公开(公告)号：US20240117795A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-11

申请号：US18378087

申请日：2023-10-09

Applicant: Stardust Holdings, LLC d/b/a/ XTERRA Space

Inventor： Alex Weston Kuehn

IPC: F03G7/06 ,  H05K1/18

CPC classification number: F03G7/06145 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K2201/0308 ,  H05K2201/10537

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to a reusable actuating device utilizing multiple integrated planar shape memory alloy elements integrated with independent driver circuits and at least one return spring integrated onto a single multi-layer PCB with a novel layout to create an electrically and mechanically redundant integrated actuator solution uniquely suited for use in low-profile devices that can be utilized by themselves or as an initiator in a staged device to release higher loads. The apparatus of the invention is particularly useful for spacecraft and other vehicular actuation devices.

公开(公告)号：US20240246702A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-25

申请号：US18418105

申请日：2024-01-19

Applicant: Stardust Holdings, LLC d/b/a/ XTERRA Space

Inventor： Alex Amelia Kuehn ,  Tyler Gerald Holden

IPC: B64G1/66 ,  B64G1/00 ,  B64G1/10 ,  B64G1/22

CPC classification number: B64G1/66 ,  B64G1/005 ,  B64G1/10 ,  B64G1/223

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to a modular CubeSat dispenser with novel features that enable universal compatibility within a single CubeSat dispenser system. The apparatus of the invention is particularly useful for 10 CubeSat dispensers and other standardized deployment devices.

公开(公告)号：US20240228070A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US18407967

申请日：2024-01-09

Applicant: Stardust Holdings, LLC d/b/a/XTERRA Space

Inventor： Alex Amelia Kuehn ,  Tyler Gerald Holden

IPC: B64G1/64

CPC classification number: B64G1/645

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to a reusable separation device utilizing a rotary ring and at least one actuator to release a plurality of mechanisms simultaneously to evenly distribute the load experienced by the system and gain mechanical advantage in a low-profile, low-cost system for holding and releasing an object. The apparatus of the invention is particularly useful for spacecraft and other vehicular separation devices.

公开(公告)号：US20230286185A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-14

申请号：US18133116

申请日：2023-04-11

Applicant: Stardust Holdings, LLC d/b/a/ XTERRA Space

Inventor： Alex Weston Kuehn

IPC: B26F3/08

CPC classification number: B26F3/08 ,  B64G1/645

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to a release device utilizing at least two load bearing elements joined by a thermally degradable structural adhesive with an integral heating element to cause thermal degradation of the mechanical properties of the adhesive resulting in separation of the elements under load. The apparatus of the invention is particularly useful for spacecraft and other vehicular separation mechanisms.