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Modular reaction wheel assembly to shield electronics on a satellite

US6515221B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2000
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64G1/54
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Reaction wheels are placed around an enclosure so that the reaction wheel rotors provide a radiation shield for electronic components inside the enclosure.

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