Reusable device for holding at least one moving object securely autonomously and without shocks, for spacecraft
US8468902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/1204
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a reusable device for securely holding at least one fragile object against a functional surface solidly fixed to the structure of a satellite or spacecraft during at least one operational phase relating to this satellite, making the objects thus held more accessible and intervention on these objects easier, while at the same time preventing damage to these objects under the effect of sudden accelerations, both during this (these) operational phase(s) and while the hold is being established or while the hold is being released.The device according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises a rigid structure which partially grips this (these) object(s) and which supports at least one fixed jaw and at least one moving jaw substantially facing the fixed jaw(s), the object being immobilized between the fixed jaw and the moving jaw throughout the period of firm holding.
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