Joint for dismountably attaching adapter to a launcher with satellite
US5649680A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/645
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A joint dismountably attaches an adapter to a launcher with a satellite. The joint includes first and second flanges. At the first flange (1) is formed with at least one surface of revolution forming an angle with a contact plane between the flanges. The second flange is formed with another surface of revolution forming another angle with the contact plane between the flanges. Clamps are formed with a corresponding lower surface of revolution corresponding to the surface of revolution of the first flange, and with an upper surface of revolution corresponding to the surface of revolution of the second flange.
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