Boom deployer
US12024315B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04C3/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A boom deployer to deploy or retract a deformable boom includes a boom deployer frame. An integrated motor-spool assembly is translatably mounted in the boom deployer frame. At least one belt tensioning assembly is also translatably mounted in the boom deployer frame. The belt tensioning assembly tensions at least one recirculating belt which rolls over a roller of the belt tensioning assembly. The at least one recirculating belt is configured to roll over a rolled deformable boom, the deformable boom clamped to and rolled on the integrated motor-spool assembly. A boom deployer with a tensioned stationary belt is also described.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.