Thermally-conductive vibration isolators and spacecraft isolation systems employing the same
US8899389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/286
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of a thermally-conductive vibration isolator are provided, as are embodiments of a spacecraft isolation employing a plurality of thermally-conductive vibration isolators. In one embodiment, the thermally-conductive vibration isolator includes a first end portion, a second end portion substantially opposite the first end portion, and first and second load transfer paths from the first end portion to the second end portion. The first and second load transfer paths comprise a main spring and a damper in parallel with the main spring, respectively. An elongated thermal conduit, which has a thermal conductivity exceeding that of first load transfer path and the second load transfer path, extends from the first end portion to the second end portion.
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