Space transportation node including tether system
    1.
    发明授权
    Space transportation node including tether system 有权
    空间运输节点包括系绳系统

    公开(公告)号:US07681840B1

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-23

    申请号:US12331311

    申请日:2008-12-09

    IPC分类号: B64G1/28

    摘要: A transportation node that orbits a celestial body includes a truss having two ends with least at one end of the truss having at least one coupling tether cable with a tether tip at individual ends. The truss, while orbiting the celestial body, rotates around its center of mass in a direction to control the tether tip in relation to a surface of the celestial body and to cancel a relative velocity between the tether tip and the surface for transferring a payload attached to the tether tip to and from the surface. A method of transferring payload to and from a celestial body includes reeling in/out from an orbiting transportation node a coupling tether cable with a tether tip configured to attach to the payload.

    摘要翻译: 围绕天体的运输节点包括具有两端的桁架,桁架的一端的至少一端具有至少一个连接系绳,在单个端部具有系绳末端。 桁架在绕着天体的同时围绕其质心旋转,以相对于天体的表面控制系绳末端,并且消除系绳末端和表面之间的相对速度以传递附着的有效载荷 连接到表面上的绳索尖端。 将有效负载传送到天体的方法包括从轨道运输节点卷入/离开具有配置为附接到有效载荷的系绳末端的耦合系绳电缆。

    Platform and system for mass storage and transfer in space
    2.
    发明授权
    Platform and system for mass storage and transfer in space 有权
    空间大容量存储和传输的平台和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07118077B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-10

    申请号:US11076950

    申请日:2005-03-11

    IPC分类号: B64G1/00

    CPC分类号: B64G1/646 B64G1/1078

    摘要: A platform for storage and transfer of payloads in space includes a plate for supporting a payload, and a transfer mechanism for transferring the payload to and from the plate. A groove extends diametrically between two edges of the plate for receiving a rail provided on the payload. The rail includes a plurality of teeth, and the transfer mechanism includes a gear which interacts with the teeth for moving the rail. Two platforms may be positioned adjacent to each other for transferring a payload. Docking of the two platforms includes engagement of tapered pins and tapered holes on the platforms. In this manner, the grooves of the platforms are aligned. The rail is passed between the grooves of the platforms for transferring the payload between the platforms.

    摘要翻译: 用于存储和传送空间中的有效载荷的平台包括用于支撑有效载荷的板,以及用于将载荷传递到板的转移机构。 凹槽在板的两个边缘之间径向延伸,用于接收设置在有效载荷上的导轨。 轨道包括多个齿,并且传送机构包括与齿啮合的齿轮,用于移动轨道。 两个平台可以彼此相邻地定位以传送有效载荷。 两个平台的对接包括平台上的锥形销和锥形孔的接合。 以这种方式,平台的凹槽对齐。 轨道在平台的槽之间通过,用于在平台之间传送有效载荷。

    System and method for transportation and storage of cargo in space
    3.
    发明授权
    System and method for transportation and storage of cargo in space 有权
    空运货物的运输和储存系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07114682B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-03

    申请号:US10862604

    申请日:2004-06-07

    IPC分类号: B64G1/64

    摘要: A system for transportation and storage of cargo in space includes one or more platforms. The platforms are operable to hold multiple removable propellant tanks and rendezvous with one or more other platforms in space. The platforms also include one or more thruster systems and positioners. Each positioner has an effector operable to grip a band disposed around each propellant tank. Each positioner is operable to facilitate the transfer of the multiple removable propellant tanks between platforms during the rendezvous.

    摘要翻译: 空运货物的运输和储存系统包括一个或多个平台。 这些平台可操作以容纳多个可拆卸的推进剂罐并与空间中的一个或多个其他平台会合。 平台还包括一个或多个推进器系统和定位器。 每个定位器具有可操作地抓握设置在每个推进剂罐周围的带的效应器。 每个定位器可操作以便于在会合期间在平台之间传送多个可拆卸的推进剂罐。

    Space transportation node including tether system
    6.
    发明授权
    Space transportation node including tether system 有权
    空间运输节点包括系绳系统

    公开(公告)号:US07503526B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-17

    申请号:US11232932

    申请日:2005-09-23

    IPC分类号: B64G1/28

    摘要: A transportation node system orbits a celestial body. The node system includes a truss having two ends, the truss rotating around its center of mass while orbiting the celestial body. The truss stores payloads. The node system also includes tether tips, each attached to one end of the truss via a tether so that each tether tip can extend from the truss and retract to the truss for transfer of payloads. The tether runs through the length of the truss and connects to each tether tip, each tether tip being capable of engaging payloads. The node further includes at least one tether cable reel that reels in and reels out the tether so the tether tips can extend from and retract to the truss.

    摘要翻译: 运输节点系统绕着天体。 节点系统包括具有两端的桁架,桁架围绕其中心旋转,同时绕着天体转动。 桁架存储有效载荷。 节点系统还包括系绳末端,每个系绳尖通过系绳连接到桁架的一端,使得每个系绳尖端可以从桁架延伸并缩回到桁架以传送有效载荷。 系绳穿过桁架的长度并连接到每个系绳尖端,每个系绳尖端能够接合有效载荷。 节点还包括至少一个系绳电缆卷轴,其卷绕并卷出系绳,使得系绳尖端可以从桁架延伸并缩回到桁架。

    Flat valve for orbital applications
    9.
    发明授权
    Flat valve for orbital applications 有权
    用于轨道应用的扁平阀

    公开(公告)号:US07562670B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-21

    申请号:US11412786

    申请日:2006-04-28

    IPC分类号: F16K17/40

    摘要: A thin diaphragm valve includes a base plate attached to a valve attach plate. A diaphragm is positioned between the plates to move between open and closed positions. A spring can be provided between the diaphragm and a sealing flange of a pipe. Because no sliding friction occurs between sealing surfaces, wear is reduced and leakage is also reduced. A pierceable membrane can also be added to provide additional security.

    摘要翻译: 薄隔膜阀包括附接到阀附接板的基板。 隔板位于板之间,以在打开和关闭位置之间移动。 可以在隔膜和管道的密封凸缘之间设置弹簧。 由于密封面之间不产生滑动摩擦,所以磨损减少,泄漏也减少。 也可以添加可刺破的膜以提供额外的安全性。

    Double resonating beam force transducer with reduced longitudinal pumping
    10.
    发明授权
    Double resonating beam force transducer with reduced longitudinal pumping 失效
    双共振梁力传感器,减少纵向泵送

    公开(公告)号:US4724351A

    公开(公告)日:1988-02-09

    申请号:US692569

    申请日:1984-11-14

    CPC分类号: G01P15/097 G01L1/162

    摘要: A double resonator beam force transducer configured to minimize longitudinal pumping by making the beams vibrate symmetrically. This can be accomplished by making the boundary conditions of the beams symmetrical or, if the boundary conditions are nonsymmetric, then by biasing the beams inwardly or outwardly to compensate for the nonsymmetrical boundary conditions of the beams. In the nonsymmetrical case where the beams would bow outwardly at their fundamental resonant frequency or an odd overtone thereof, an inward bias is provided to minimize longitudinal pumping. In the nonsymmetrical case where the beams would bow inwardly at an even overtone of the fundamental resonant frequency, an outward bias is provided to minimize longitudinal pumping. The inward or outward bias is provided in various embodiments by bowing the beams inwardly or outwardly, placing masses on the inner or outer edges of the beams, or tapering the inner or outer edges of the beams so that the width of the beams increase toward their midpoints.

    摘要翻译: PCT No.PCT / US83 / 00471 Sec。 371日期1984年11月14日 102(e)日期1984年11月14日PCT提交1983年4月1日PCT公布。 公开号WO84 / 03998 日期:1984年10月11日。双谐振器光束力传感器,其被配置为通过使光束对称地振动来最小化纵向泵浦。 这可以通过使光束的边界条件对称来实现,或者如果边界条件是非对称的,则通过向内或向外偏置光束来补偿光束的非对称边界条件。 在非对称情况下,梁将以其基本共振频率或奇数谐波向外弯曲,提供向内偏压以最小化纵向泵送。 在非对称情况下,梁将以基本谐振频率的均匀泛音向内弯曲,提供向外的偏压以最小化纵向泵送。 在各种实施例中通过向内或向外弯曲梁来提供向内或向外偏压,将质量放置在梁的内边缘或外边缘上,或者使梁的内边缘或外边缘逐渐变细,使得梁的宽度朝向它们 中点