Space antenna having extendible hoop and interconnected cords defining polygons and related methods
US12237571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q15/161
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A space antenna may include an extendible boom movable between stored and deployed positions. An extendible hoop may surround the extendible boom and is movable between the stored and deployed positions. A front cord arrangement may be coupled to the extendible hoop and defines a curved shape in the deployed position, and a reflective layer may be carried thereby. A rear cord arrangement may be behind the front cord arrangement and coupled between the extendible hoop and the extendible boom. The rear cord arrangement may include a rear plurality of interconnected cords defining rear polygons. Tie cords may extend between the front cord arrangement and the rear cord arrangement. A top cord arrangement may be above the reflective layer and coupled between the hoop and the extendible boom.
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