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System comprising a spatial mother probe forming a spatial carrier vehicle and a plurality of spatial daughter probes

US9073646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2010
Grant dateJul 7, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64G1/643
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system includes a mother probe forming a carrier space vehicle (1) and a plurality of daughter probes (2a, 2b, 2c) aligned in a longitudinal axis (A) of the mother probe, in which the attachment of the daughter probes to the mother probe is carried out by a plurality of probe-supporting annular segments (5a, 5b, 5c) each provided with an annular collar (3a, 3b, 3c) for attaching a daughter probe.

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