Relatchable launch restraint mechanism for deployable booms
US4969301A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 1989 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H12/185
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A deployable boom is constructed of springly flexible members so that it is self-biased toward a long length deployed state. A drive mechanism is operative to actuate a reel and lanyard device to retract the boom to a short length storage state and to controllably permit the boom to be extended to its long length deployed state. Latches are operated by the drive mechanism to releasably hold the boom in the short length storage state.
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