Structures including synchronously deployable frame members and methods of deploying the same
DM Murphy - US Patent 7,211,722, 2007 - Google Patents
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4,077.418 A* 3/1978 Cohen........ 135.95 4,361,180 A* 11/1982 Stivecke.............. 160,377 …
4,077.418 A* 3/1978 Cohen........ 135.95 4,361,180 A* 11/1982 Stivecke.............. 160,377 …
Deployable helical antenna for nano-satellites
DJ Ochoa, GW Marks, DJ Rohweller - US Patent 8,970,447, 2015 - Google Patents
A helical antenna operable to be stowed on and deployed from a cubesat. The antenna
includes two helical elements wound in opposite directions and defining an antenna …
includes two helical elements wound in opposite directions and defining an antenna …
Frame structure
K Yamawaki - US Patent 7,059,094, 2006 - Google Patents
A frame structure has a structural unit containing six elongated posts, each post having first
and second ends, the structural unit capable of having at least an unfolded state where the …
and second ends, the structural unit capable of having at least an unfolded state where the …
Folding truss
WD Nygren, WH Tobey - US Patent 6,076,770, 2000 - Google Patents
In View of the foregoing, one objective of the present invention is to provide a truss that is
deployable from a compact, Stowed position to a deployed position, and that is particularly …
deployable from a compact, Stowed position to a deployed position, and that is particularly …
Lightweight, compactly deployable support structure with telesco** members
RI Harless - US Patent 6,618,025, 2003 - Google Patents
(51) Int. Cl."................................................ H01O 15/20 Such as may be used for Supporting an
energy directing Surface, includes radial and hoop Support members includ (52) US …
energy directing Surface, includes radial and hoop Support members includ (52) US …
Deployable reflector
R Taylor, D Turse, PN Keller, L Adams - US Patent 9,281,569, 2016 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A reflector is provided according to various embodiments. The reflector may
include a backing structure having various configurations. The backing structure, for …
include a backing structure having various configurations. The backing structure, for …
Tensioned cord/tie attachment of antenna reflector to inflatable radial truss support structure
J Shipley, B Allen - US Patent 6,219,009, 2001 - Google Patents
The present application is a continuation-in-part of US patent application, Ser. No.
08/885,451, filed Jun. 30, 1997, by B. Allen, entitled:“Tensioned Cord Attachment of Antenna …
08/885,451, filed Jun. 30, 1997, by B. Allen, entitled:“Tensioned Cord Attachment of Antenna …
K-truss deployable boom system
TJ Harvey, TJ Harvey, J Hinkle, S Stamm… - US Patent App. 12 …, 2008 - Google Patents
BACKGROUND 0003. The present disclosure relates in general to space deployable
structures, and is particularly directed to a space deployable boom structure. 0004. The use …
structures, and is particularly directed to a space deployable boom structure. 0004. The use …
Furlable shape-memory reflector
R Taylor, R Barrett, P Keller, D Turse… - US Patent 7,710,348, 2010 - Google Patents
BACKGROUND This disclosure relates in general to shape-memory reflec tors and, but not
by way of limitation, to shape-memory reflectors utilizing shape-memory polymers among …
by way of limitation, to shape-memory reflectors utilizing shape-memory polymers among …
Lattice support structure
K Daas, D Livnat - US Patent App. 13/003,026, 2011 - Google Patents
The present invention relates to a lattice support structure having mutually connected lattice
bars, wherein the lattice support structure has lattice bars extending in the longitudinal …
bars, wherein the lattice support structure has lattice bars extending in the longitudinal …