Logistics module system and method
    4.
    发明授权
    Logistics module system and method 失效
    物流模块系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06513760B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-02-04

    申请号:US09735201

    申请日:2000-12-11

    IPC分类号: F03H500

    摘要: An orbital vehicle (34) having a propulsion module (33) and a logistics module (36). The logistics module includes a generally cylindrical outer shell (56, 541, 542) with first and second ends. An openable cover (58) is coupled with the outer shell at the first end, thereby providing access to the interior of the logistics module. The second end is adapted to couple to the propulsion module. A cargo container (54) is disposed generally within the outer shell, the cargo container including a berthing mechanism (70) disposed to be accessible when the cover is opened. A retractable grapple fixture (176) is provided on the logistics module, selectively positionable between an extended position and a retracted position. When the grapple fixture is in the extended position a grapple shaft (78) can be accessed to secure the orbital vehicle. When the grapple fixture is retracted, it is enclosed within the orbital vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 具有推进模块(33)和物流模块(36)的轨道车辆(34)。 后勤模块包括具有第一端和第二端的大致圆柱形外壳(56,541,542)。 可开启盖(58)在第一端与外壳结合,从而提供进入物流模块内部的通路。 第二端适于联接到推进模块。 货物集装箱(54)通常设置在外壳内,货物集装箱包括设置成当盖打开时可接近的停泊机构(70)。 在物流模块上设置有可伸缩抓斗夹具(176),其可选择性地定位在延伸位置和缩回位置之间。 当抓斗固定装置处于伸出位置时,抓斗轴(78)可以被接近以固定轨道车辆。 当抓斗夹具缩回时,它被包围在轨道车辆内。

    Active satellite dispenser for reusable launch vehicle
    5.
    发明授权
    Active satellite dispenser for reusable launch vehicle 失效
    主动卫星分配器可重复使用的运载火箭

    公开(公告)号:US06789767B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-14

    申请号:US10132083

    申请日:2002-04-23

    IPC分类号: B64G164

    摘要: An active satellite dispenser is preferably attachable to a reusable launch vehicle for deployment of one or more satellites into one or more desired orbits. The active satellite dispenser includes a center mast that releasably receives the satellite(s), a liquid propellant rocket, and an orbital control system on an avionics pallet. In the preferred embodiment, a pressurized gas selectively pressurizes the propellant tanks (which may include fuel and oxidizer tanks), to provide propellant to the rocket. In operation, the launch vehicle releases the satellite dispenser in a first deployment orbit. The active dispenser rocket and orbital control system then transport the active dispenser and satellite(s) into the final deployment orbit. In the preferred embodiment the active dispenser can operate multiple times to place individual satellites in different orbits.

    摘要翻译: 主动卫星分配器优选地可附接到可重复使用的运载火箭上,用于将一个或多个卫星部署到一个或多个所需轨道中。 主动卫星分配器包括可释放地接收卫星的中心桅杆,液体推进剂火箭和航空电子托盘上的轨道控制系统。 在优选实施例中,加压气体选择性地使推进剂罐(其可以包括燃料和氧化剂罐)加压,以向火箭提供推进剂。 在运行中,运载火箭在第一部署轨道上释放卫星分配器。 主动分配器火箭和轨道控制系统然后将主动分配器和卫星运送到最终部署轨道。 在优选实施例中,主动分配器可以多次操作以将各个卫星放置在不同的轨道中。