Space debris engagement and deorbit system
US12145750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/371
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments described herein include innovative engagement devices. Exemplary engagement devices may include on or more tape spring systems. The tape spring system may include a continuous or segmented bi-stable tape spring. The tape spring can be stowed in a rolled up configuration, extended to a deployed configuration, and then triggered to return to a retracted configuration.
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