公开(公告)号：US20240351100A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-24

申请号：US18650007

申请日：2024-04-29

Applicant: ASTROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Matthew Kuhns ,  Jacob S. Nuechterlein ,  Jeremy Joseph Iten ,  Adam Polizzi

IPC: B22F3/11 ,  B22F7/00 ,  B22F10/28 ,  B22F10/32 ,  B22F10/34 ,  B22F10/366 ,  B22F10/38 ,  B22F10/80 ,  B23K26/082 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00

CPC classification number: B22F3/11 ,  B22F7/002 ,  B22F10/28 ,  B22F10/34 ,  B22F10/38 ,  B22F10/80 ,  B23K26/082 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B22F10/32 ,  B22F10/366 ,  B22F2998/10 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: An additively manufactured non-uniform porous material in-situ with dense material for the in situ additive manufacturing of both porous and dense material in the same part so that no secondary process is required. The additively manufactured non-uniform porous material in-situ with dense material generally includes additively manufactured porous material which can be tuned for porosity and density, has the ability to be built in situ with dense material, and can also be tuned for response to pressure waves. Also included are computer program products, methods and components and systems manufactured using the methods.

公开(公告)号：US20230304403A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-28

申请号：US18044716

申请日：2021-08-17

Applicant: MASTEN SPACE SYSTEMS, INC. ,  ASTROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Matthew Kuhns

IPC: E21C51/00 ,  B01D8/00 ,  E21C37/16

CPC classification number: E21C51/00 ,  B01D8/00 ,  E21C37/16 ,  F02K9/80

Abstract: Mining apparatuses, systems and methods related to the use of a rocket engine’s plume and a collection manifold to efficiently displace, collect, process and store frozen volatiles embedded within or below a surface is disclosed. The plume contacts and churns up the surface. The frozen volatiles are displaced and/or evaporated within a closed environment under a collection manifold. The collection manifold has related components for addressing these frozen or gaseous volatiles downstream. Various apparatuses and subsystems are also disclosed including a rover, processing plants, collection manifold, and vapor manifold.

公开(公告)号：US11852016B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US18044716

申请日：2021-08-17

Applicant: Astrobotic Technology, Inc. ,  MASTEN SPACE SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Matthew Kuhns

IPC: E21C51/00 ,  E21C37/16 ,  B01D8/00 ,  F02K9/42 ,  F02K9/80

CPC classification number: E21C51/00 ,  B01D8/00 ,  E21C37/16 ,  F02K9/425 ,  F02K9/80

Abstract: Mining apparatuses, systems and methods related to the use of a rocket engine's plume and a collection manifold to efficiently displace, collect, process and store frozen volatiles embedded within or below a surface is disclosed. The plume contacts and churns up the surface. The frozen volatiles are displaced and/or evaporated within a closed environment under a collection manifold. The collection manifold has related components for addressing these frozen or gaseous volatiles downstream. Various apparatuses and subsystems are also disclosed including a rover, processing plants, collection manifold, and vapor manifold.

公开(公告)号：US11591111B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-28

申请号：US17062775

申请日：2020-10-05

Applicant: ASTROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： Jonathan Yeong Seok Powers ,  David Masten ,  Reuben Garcia ,  Joel Scotkin

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  B64G1/62 ,  B64G1/00 ,  B64G5/00 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: An apparatus for launching, recovering, transporting, and storing vehicles is disclosed. The apparatus stabilizes the vehicle while it is in operation or inactive and has a frame connected to at least one stabilizer. In certain configurations, the apparatus stabilizes the vehicle without using the vehicle's onboard landing gear. The apparatus may also include at least one pad connected to the apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US20240343416A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18633447

申请日：2024-04-11

Applicant: ASTROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： CEDRIC CORPA DE LA FUENTE ,  TROY ARBUCKLE ,  KERRY QUINN ,  ANDREA DAVIS ,  MIKE PROVENZANO ,  JOSEPH ZIMO ,  UPASANA LNU ,  JOSHUA SHAPIRO ,  NOAH GASPARRO

IPC: B64G1/16 ,  B64G1/40 ,  B64G1/42 ,  B64G1/66

CPC classification number: B64G1/16 ,  B64G1/411 ,  B64G1/425 ,  B64G1/66

Abstract: A spacecraft includes a body having a motor, a lander interface, a sensor and a power source for powering the motor and the sensor, and the power source being mounted thereon. An integrated avionics unit has a module and an integrated circuit with the module having a central computer and a motor controller for controlling the motor and the integrated circuit having a temperature monitoring system for monitoring the temperature of the spacecraft and a power regulator having a cell balancer for regulating the power of the power source. The module and the integrated circuit are connected to one another for constant communication therebetween. The central computer communicates with the sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20240297314A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-05

申请号：US18278857

申请日：2022-02-24

Applicant: Astrobotic Technology, Inc.

Inventor： CHANDRASHEKHAR SONWANE ,  GURJAP SINGH ,  LAURENCE PETER LOHMAN ,  ALEXANDER RATTNER ,  MATTHEW KUHNS

IPC: H01M8/04082 ,  B01J8/02 ,  C01B3/06 ,  C01B3/08 ,  F24V30/00 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/0606

CPC classification number: H01M8/04216 ,  B01J8/0278 ,  B01J8/0285 ,  C01B3/065 ,  C01B3/08 ,  F24V30/00 ,  H01M8/04074 ,  H01M8/0606 ,  B01J2208/00176

Abstract: Embodiments of various aspects described herein are directed to a metal oxidation warming system (MOWS), a hydrogen storage system, and a co-generation system. These systems include an enclosure subdivided into a plurality of compartments, a fluid reservoir connected to a fluid manifold, and a plurality of fluid conduits connected through an inlet to the fluid manifold. Compartments include an active metal that reacts with a fluid delivered through the inlets and produces heat and hydrogen gas, which can be captured for heat and for driving a fuel cell.

公开(公告)号：US20240270411A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18568794

申请日：2022-06-10

Applicant: Astrobotic Technology, Inc.

Inventor： JOHN THORNTON ,  DAN HENDRICKSON ,  THOMAS OBERST

IPC: B64G1/44 ,  B64G1/10 ,  B64G1/16 ,  B64G1/62 ,  H02S20/30

CPC classification number: B64G1/443 ,  B64G1/1071 ,  B64G1/16 ,  B64G1/625 ,  H02S20/30

Abstract: A pair of interconnected vertical solar arrays at two preselected lunar sites are provided. A cable transmits power between one of the vertical solar arrays and the other vertical solar array, so that one of the vertical solar arrays can send collected energy to other vertical solar array, when the other vertical solar array is not collecting energy, to maintain the temperature of the other vertical solar array. A power storage device receives solar energy from the vertical solar arrays. A charging interface distributes energy to one or more lunar devices on the lunar surface. A landing vehicle has a payload thereon for carrying at least one of the pair of interconnected vertical solar arrays, the cable, the power storage device, and the charging interface.