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。

    Delivering liquid propellant in a reusable booster stage
    6.
    发明授权
    Delivering liquid propellant in a reusable booster stage 失效
    在可重复使用的助推器阶段提供液体推进剂

    公开(公告)号:US06113032A

    公开(公告)日:2000-09-05

    申请号:US30645

    申请日:1998-02-25

    IPC分类号: B64G1/14 B64G1/40 B64G1/22

    CPC分类号: B64G1/402 B64G1/14 B64G1/401

    摘要: A system is provided for delivering liquid propellant in a booster stage of a launch vehicle. The system includes an arrangement of tanks and valves to direct a first supply of liquid propellant during ascent of the booster stage and a second supply during descent of the booster stage. In disclosed embodiments, tanks may be arranged in series or parallel.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种用于在运载火箭的增压阶段中输送液体推进剂的系统。 该系统包括在增压器阶段升高期间引导液体推进剂的第一次供应并且在升压阶段下降期间引导第二次供应的罐和阀的布置。 在所公开的实施例中,罐可以串联或并联布置。

    Stage separation system and method
    7.
    发明授权
    Stage separation system and method 有权
    阶段分离系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06289818B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-18

    申请号:US09263470

    申请日:1999-03-05

    IPC分类号: F42B1510

    CPC分类号: F42B15/36

    摘要: An aerospace vehicle for delivering a payload into space includes a first stage and a second stage with a plurality of separation assemblies coupling the first stage to the second stage. At least one container charged with pressurized gas in fluid communication with the separation assemblies provides pressurized gas to the separation assemblies to cause separation of the first stage and the second stage.

    摘要翻译: 用于将有效负载输送到空间中的航空航天车辆包括具有将第一级联接到第二级的多个分离组件的第一级和第二级。 装有与分离组件流体连通的加压气体的至少一个容器向分离组件提供加压气体以引起第一阶段和第二阶段的分离。

    Payload module
    8.
    发明授权
    Payload module 失效
    有效载荷模块

    公开(公告)号:US6059234A

    公开(公告)日:2000-05-09

    申请号:US34038

    申请日:1998-02-25

    CPC分类号: B64G1/14 B64G1/58 B64G1/62

    摘要: A payload module couples to a forward end of a re-entry vehicle. The payload module includes a cap and a fairing to contain a payload during ascent of the vehicle and to withstand aerodynamic heating from the atmosphere upon re-entry of the vehicle. In a particular embodiment, the fairing has an extended position to contain the payload and a retracted position for re-entry into the atmosphere after payload deployment.

    摘要翻译: 有效负载模块耦合到重新进入车辆的前端。 有效载荷模块包括盖和整流罩,以在车辆上升期间容纳有效载荷,并且在车辆重新进入时承受来自大气的空气动力加热。 在特定实施例中,整流罩具有扩展位置以容纳有效载荷和用于在有效载荷部署之后重新进入大气的缩回位置。

    Vehicle sound and vibration simulator for use with an infant vehicle seat
    10.
    发明授权
    Vehicle sound and vibration simulator for use with an infant vehicle seat 有权
    用于婴儿车辆座椅的车辆声音和振动模拟器

    公开(公告)号:US07703848B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-27

    申请号:US11581847

    申请日:2006-10-16

    IPC分类号: A47D15/00 A61M21/00

    CPC分类号: B62B9/22 A47D9/04

    摘要: The invention includes a vehicle simulator for simulating the sounds and vibrations generated by a moving vehicle. The vehicle simulator includes a housing configured to receive any standard infant carrier including infant vehicle seats. An acoustic system, including an acoustic output transducer and a control unit, is coupled to the housing. The control unit provides a drive signal to the acoustic transducer, which the acoustic output transducer converts into sound waves that provide both vehicle movement sounds and vehicle movement vibrations. When an infant carrier in which an infant is seated is received within the housing, the vehicle movement sounds and vibrations are transmitted by the acoustic output transducer to the infant carrier where the sounds and vibrations create a soothing environment of sound and vibration designed to mimic the environment inside a moving vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 本发明包括用于模拟由移动车辆产生的声音和振动的车辆模拟器。 车辆模拟器包括被配置为接收包括婴儿车座的任何标准婴儿背带的壳体。 包括声输出换能器和控制单元的声学系统耦合到壳体。 控制单元向声换能器提供驱动信号,声输出换能器转换成提供车辆运动声音和车辆运动振动的声波。 当婴儿座椅的婴儿托架被容纳在壳体内时,车辆运动的声音和振动被声输出传感器传送到婴儿承载架,在那里声音和振动产生舒适的声音和振动环境,设计用于模拟 移动车辆内的环境。