Self-driven articulation for an articulated assembly such as a satellite solar panel
US8151414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/2222
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A frictionless self-driven articulation designed to be mounted between two neighboring elements, including two cylindrical fittings rotationally driven through the action of a leaf spring, the ends of the leaf spring being fixed respectively to each of the fittings. The articulation includes means of retaining the fittings and load transfer means separate from the retention means.
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