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公开(公告)号：US20240359832A1
公开(公告)日：2024-10-31
申请号：US18767813
申请日：2024-07-09
Applicant: BLUE ORIGIN, LLC
Inventor： Michael D. Johnson
Abstract: A representative spacecraft system includes a connecting device, which in turn includes a housing having a common port opening, a first connecting element carried by the housing and positioned to connect with a corresponding first spacecraft connecting structure having a first configuration, and a second connecting element carried by the housing and positioned to connect with a corresponding second spacecraft connecting structure having a second configuration different than the first configuration. At least one of the first and second connecting elements is moveable relative to the other between an operational position and a non-operational position, and each of the first and second connecting elements, when connected to the corresponding first or second spacecraft connecting structure, is positioned to allow transport through the common port opening.
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公开(公告)号：US20240300678A1
公开(公告)日：2024-09-12
申请号：US18664115
申请日：2024-05-14
Applicant: BLUE ORIGIN, LLC
Inventor： Scott D. Patty , Park O. Cover, JR. , Mathew John Theis , Robert E. McMullen
IPC: B64G1/64
CPC classification number: B64G1/645
Abstract: The present technology is directed to thrusting rails for launch vehicles, and associated systems and methods. Certain embodiments of the thrusting rails can include a first rail housing portion having a cavity and a second rail housing portion having a projection positioned at least partially within the cavity. The rails can include a bellows positioned within the cavity and an elongated tube positioned within the bellows. The elongated tube can include a vent opening in a lateral wall of the elongated tube. A shield can be positioned between the vent opening at the bellows and a sleeve can be positioned within the elongated tube. The sleeve can be constructed from a fibrous material and positioned to retain an ordnance within the elongated tube.
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公开(公告)号：US12037143B2
公开(公告)日：2024-07-16
申请号：US18079819
申请日：2022-12-12
Applicant: Blue Origin, LLC
Inventor： Michael D. Johnson
Abstract: A representative spacecraft system includes a connecting device, which in turn includes a housing having a common port opening, a first connecting element carried by the housing and positioned to connect with a corresponding first spacecraft connecting structure having a first configuration, and a second connecting element carried by the housing and positioned to connect with a corresponding second spacecraft connecting structure having a second configuration different than the first configuration. At least one of the first and second connecting elements is moveable relative to the other between an operational position and a non-operational position, and each of the first and second connecting elements, when connected to the corresponding first or second spacecraft connecting structure, is positioned to allow transport through the common port opening.
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公开(公告)号：US11981458B2
公开(公告)日：2024-05-14
申请号：US17631193
申请日：2019-11-07
Applicant: EXOLAUNCH GmbH
Inventor： Peter Schwarz , Johannes Gruber , Peter Wimmer
IPC: B64G1/64
Abstract: The invention relates to a separation system that dispenses a satellite from a launch vehicle along a dispensing axis, with a first ring for mounting to the launch vehicle and a second ring for mounting to the satellite and a deployment means exerting a separating force on the first and the second ring.
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公开(公告)号：US20240132234A1
公开(公告)日：2024-04-25
申请号：US18547501
申请日：2021-02-25
Applicant: AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE S.A.
Inventor： Fernando José CESPEDOSA CASTÁN , José Luis MORA PLAZA
IPC: B64G1/64
Abstract: A retaining and releasing device for spaceships retains and releases a body to/from a support structure. A releasing bolt keeps the releasable body and the support structure connected in a position for locking the retaining and releasing device. A locking device for locking the releasing bolt in the support structure has a case and a segmented ring. The case is movable axially relative to the releasing bolt and includes an end with a through-slot. A releasing system includes an actuator, a rod having the same orientation as the releasing bolt, with a locking pin, cooperating with the slot, and a compression spring. The actuator locks the rod in a position for locking the retaining and releasing device. The compression spring is in contact with the case of the locking device and disposed around the rod to rotate the rod. The device includes a system for removing the releasing bolt.
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公开(公告)号：US20240116654A1
公开(公告)日：2024-04-11
申请号：US18272383
申请日：2021-09-30
Applicant: Astroscale Holdings Inc.
Inventor： Michael Lindsay , Takashi Iwai
CPC classification number: B64G1/1081 , B64G1/002 , B64G1/2427 , B64G1/62 , B64G1/645 , B64G1/66
Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for rendezvous with an orbiting object comprising: launching a tug and a servicer into a client orbit; separating the servicer from the tug; and docking the servicer with a client. According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided system for rendezvous with an orbiting object comprising: a first spacecraft raft comprising a tug capable of towing a second spacecraft, wherein the second spacecraft is a servicer configured to dock with a tumbling client orbiting object.
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公开(公告)号：US20230373660A1
公开(公告)日：2023-11-23
申请号：US18228311
申请日：2023-07-31
Applicant: Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
Inventor： William Fairlie , Erik Saucier
Abstract: Separation device assemblies are provided. The assemblies include a plurality of first segment elements, each first segment element having an attachment portion and a frangible portion, the attachment portion of the first segment elements is arranged to fixedly connect to a first structural component and at least one second segment element having an attachment portion and a securing portion, wherein the attachment portion of the at least one second segment element is arranged to fixedly connect to a second structural component. At least two of the plurality of first segment elements are attached to the at least one second segment element adjacent to each other and a first segment joint is formed between adjacent first segment elements. An expansion device cavity is formed between the attached first and second segment elements.
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公开(公告)号：US20230348116A1
公开(公告)日：2023-11-02
申请号：US18218545
申请日：2023-07-05
Applicant: OMNITEQ, LLC
Inventor： Michael David Johnson
IPC: B64G1/64
CPC classification number: B64G1/641 , B64G1/645 , B64G2001/643
Abstract: The disclosure relates to an improved satellite deployer system and method utilizing a novel geometric configuration employing a draft geometry between a satellite and a deployer that prevents jamming of a satellite during deployment while simultaneously reducing satellite deployment tipoff rates. The satellite deployer system includes a receptacle having the general shape of an extruded cylinder or polygon with draft. The satellite deployer system includes a satellite shaped to conform with the inside of the receptacle. The satellite deployer system includes a releasable mechanism to hold the satellite in the receptacle. The satellite deployer system includes an ejector mechanism that pushes or pulls the satellite out of the receptacle. The satellite is deployed from the launch vehicle by the ejector mechanism after the releasable mechanism is released.
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公开(公告)号：US11787571B2
公开(公告)日：2023-10-17
申请号：US16203966
申请日：2018-11-29
Applicant: Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
Inventor： William Fairlie , Erik Saucier
CPC classification number: B64G1/645 , F42B15/38 , F16B2200/506 , F16B2200/63
Abstract: Separation device assemblies include a first plate defining respective contact surfaces and engagement surfaces and a second plate defining a respective contact surfaces and engagement surfaces. A fracture groove is located on separation walls of the first and second plates. A first end member, a second end member, and the separation wall of the first plate define a first plate expansion device channel and the second plate defines a similar second plate expansion device channel. When assembled, the first plate and the second plate form an expansion device cavity and the first and second plates form a frangible joint. The respective engagement surfaces are configured to engage with receiving channels of attachable mounting devices.
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公开(公告)号：US20180319516A1
公开(公告)日：2018-11-08
申请号：US15970741
申请日：2018-05-03
Inventor： Chad E. Bower , Maxim de Jong , Brian Aiken , Jose Javier Lopez
CPC classification number: B64G1/645 , B64G1/402 , B64G1/58 , B64G2001/224
Abstract: This disclosure provides a joint assembly that thermally isolates a warm structure, such as a payload, from a cold structure, such as a cryogenic fuel tank, in a space vehicle while maintaining structural interconnection within the joint assembly. The joint assembly includes a primary joint that is capable of separating, and a secondary joint connected to and adjacent to the primary joint. The secondary joint includes an inflatable annulus structure and one or more restraining members, where separation of the primary joint causes the inflatable annulus structure to be in compression and the one or more restraining members to be in tension.
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