Electromagnetic, sliding space environment protection satellite door
US6109564A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/546
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A magnetically suspended door is described for the protection of spacecraft instrumentation exposed to space. The door is slid between an opened or closed position using electromagnets.
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