Despin device
US9382019B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/64
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A despin device includes a central base installed in an outer rotational ring. The outer rotational ring includes a plurality of through-holes extending from an inner wall face thereof through an outer wall face thereof. Masses are symmetrically installed in ball grooves of the central base and the through-holes of the outer rotational ring. The masses are connected by a connecting line extending through a line cutter and tensioned by a tensioning device. Cables are wrapped around an outer periphery of the central base. Each cable includes an end attached to one of the masses. A plurality of release-hitch devices is provided. Each release-hitch device includes a hitch member fixed to the central base and a disengagement member releasably engaged with the hitch member and fixed to the other end of one of the cables.
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