Synchronizing mechanism for the unfolding of carrier elements for solar cells
US4148163A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 1977 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 1997 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/502
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The synchronizing mechanism for the unfolding of articulated carrier elements which are outwardly extendable or inwardly retractable in a bellows-type arrangement on each side of a satellite body comprises a system of gear-train units placed alternately at one end of a driving carrier element. The mechanism is adapted to cooperate with at least one drive motor for folding-back or unfolding the carrier elements.
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