Large solar arrays with high natural frequencies
US4787580A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 1985 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2005 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/228
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A solar array structure for use with satellites requiring large areas of solar arrays. Each array is a single continuous structure having continuous longitudinal members which in a stowed condition enable the panel to be wrapped around the satellite within its launch vehicle. In a deployed configuration, the longitudinal members are reconfigured to provide substantially increased stiffness in the direction of winding.
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