Artificial satellite arrangement with unfoldable solar generators and antennas
US4371134A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 1980 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S136/292
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to the arrangement of an artificial satellite provided with foldable solar generators and antennas. According to the invention, extensions are provided on the articulated flaps and the proximal panels, in order to be able optimally to adjust the distance of the solar generators with respect to the satellite, so that the articulation between the proximal panel and the flap is located above the folded antennas of which the ends are housed between said extensions. The invention results in elimination of the shadow cast by a satellite on its solar generators and the thermal influence of said satellite on the cells of said generators.
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