Canted solar array and method for using same
US8403270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/443
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for deploying a fixed and canted solar array of a satellite. The solar array is rotated in a first plane and about a first axis from a stowed position to a first position, rotated about a second axis orthogonal to the first axis from the first position to a deployed position determined by a deployment orbit of the satellite, and locked in the deployed position to prevent further motion of the solar array relative to a satellite body for the operational life of the satellite.
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