Configurable-mass, distributed architecture rideshare dispenser for launch vehicle and method of operation thereof
US9718565B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/223
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A configurable-mass rideshare dispenser for a launch vehicle (LV). In one embodiment, the rideshare dispenser includes: (1) a modular chassis having an LV mount configured to mount the modular chassis to the LV and an LV interface configured to receive a separation signal from the LV and (2) multiple internal mounts associated with the chassis and operable to mount at multiple candidate locations therein a rideshare payload, signal processing circuitry operable to provide deployment sequencing and commodities for the rideshare payload, and at least one additional mass object.
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