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Universal long-term in space structural erection system

US11834206B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2018
Grant dateDec 5, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2103/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An outer space-based reusable manufacturing and assembly system including at least one joint that comprises at least one receiver component, at least one strut that engages the at least one receiver component on the at least one joint and a joining element that provides for engaging and disengaging the at least one joint with at least the at least one strut so that either the at least one joint and the at least one strut are usable for another mission. Two other systems are also disclosed.

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