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Tape spring deployable structure

US9669949B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2015
Grant dateJun 6, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/528
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A deployable structure comprises: a support, a tape spring fixed to the support, able to pass from a wound configuration wound about an axis Z, to a deployed configuration, and a mobile arm able to rotate with respect to the support about the Z-axis, able to form a first contact with the tape spring so as to control the deployment of the tape spring.

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