Directionally controlled elastically deployable roll-out solar array
US9611056B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1362
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elastic roll out boom includes a thin wall, tubular, elongate structure having a plurality of interlocking elements disposed in spaced-apart relation along the surface thereof. The elastic roll out boom is configured to be flattened and rolled tightly to form a roll in a stowed configuration. The plurality of interlocking elements are positioned such that a first interlocking element engages a second interlocking element when the elastic roll out boom is in the stowed configuration. This prevents shear displacement between layers of the roll out boom.
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