Support arrangement for a space based cryogenic vessel
US5012948A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 1989 |
| Grant date | May 7, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S505/892
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cryogenic vessel arrangement for a superconductive apparatus that is adapted to be launched into outer space for operation therein. A vacuum vessel, within which a liquid helium vessel containing the superconductive apparatus is positioned, is supported from an external frame. The liquid helium vessel is supported by a cable arrangement from the external frame independently of the vacuum vessel. The cable arrangement is preferably constructed to maintain a constant length throughout a service temperature range. A bumper arrangement is provided to provide direct support for the vacuum vessel independently of the cable arrangement during launch of the cryogenic vessel arrangement into space.
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