Spacecraft with a microdynamic noise-free holding mechanism
US6315247A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/228
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spacecraft having a movable structure which is held in a preselected location by a holding mechanism substantially free of microdynamic noise. The holding mechanism comprises two mechanical members in physical contact with each other and movable with respect to each other. The unintentional movement of the two mechanical members with respect to each other generates microdynamic noise. The two mechanical members are secured together to provide joinder of the two mechanical members when the movable structure is located in the preselected position to prevent long-term unintentional movement between the two mechanical members.
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