Methods and apparatus for manufacture and in-space assembly of antennas
US11228115B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q1/00
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for Manufacture and In-Space Assembly of Antennas comprising: a prefabricated primary reflector center section; a trusselator truss assembler; a phased feed array; wherein said prefabricated reflector center section, trusselator, and phased feed array are fixedly connected to one another; a self-positioning and orienting tool; a truss extending from said trusselator; a secondary reflector attached to said truss; robotic arms; a nibbler end effector mounted on one of said robotic arms; a grapple end effector mounted on one of said robotic arms; a mold for casting a piece of a primary reflector; a power cube; a solar array providing power to said power cube; refabricator plus; and an ESPA ring.
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