Satellite deployer with externally adjustable payload restraint
US11059609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B3/006
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A satellite dispenser and method of using same are disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser as disclosed herein includes a dispenser body defining an interior cavity to accommodate a payload; and a plurality of externally adjustable restraints positioned within the interior cavity and configured to be extended further into the interior cavity by actuation of a manual interface external to the interior cavity.
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