公开(公告)号：US12200869B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-14

申请号：US18052165

申请日：2022-11-02

Applicant: The Aerospace Corporation

Inventor： Jerome K. Fuller ,  Todd Fillmore Sheerin

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  B64G1/16 ,  B64G1/22 ,  B64G1/24 ,  B64G1/26 ,  B64G4/00 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K3/36 ,  H05K3/46

Abstract: A dynamic flex circuit includes a plurality of hole sets arranged along the dynamic flexible circuit. The dynamic flex circuit also includes a plurality of actuator wires coupled to the dynamic flexible circuit by way of intertwining each of the plurality of actuator wires through each hole set in the plurality of hole sets arrange along the dynamic flexible circuit. Each of the plurality of actuator wires are configured to impart a motion onto the dynamic flexible circuit depending on the amount of heat applied to each of the plurality of actuator wires.

公开(公告)号：US20240384947A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-21

申请号：US18640743

申请日：2024-04-19

Applicant: MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Inc.

Inventor： Faizan Rehmatullah ,  Stefanos Dermenakis

IPC: F28F13/18 ,  B64G1/16 ,  F28F13/00

Abstract: A thermal radiator shutter and methods of providing thermal control by and manufacturing a thermal radiator shutter are provided. The thermal radiator shutter includes a first baseplate, a second baseplate that is moveable between an open and closed position, and an actuator for moving the second baseplate. When the second baseplate is in the closed position a radiator on the second baseplate faces a radiator on the first baseplate to provide radiative coupling and heat flow between the baseplates. When the second baseplate is in the open position, the respective radiators have a greater view factor to the surrounding environment than in the closed position and a reduced view factor to each other compared to the closed position. The respective radiators reject heat from temperature-controlled components on the first and second baseplates when the second baseplate is in the open position.

公开(公告)号：US12025006B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-02

申请号：US18159885

申请日：2023-01-26

Applicant: Trans Astronautica Corporation

Inventor： Joel C. Sercel ,  Philip J. Wahl ,  Craig E. Peterson ,  James G. Small

IPC: E21C51/00 ,  B01D7/00 ,  B64G1/16 ,  H05B6/72

CPC classification number: E21C51/00 ,  B01D7/00 ,  B64G1/16 ,  H05B6/72

Abstract: Systems and apparatus are disclosed for mining the permafrost at the landing sites using radiant gas dynamic mining procedures. The systems can comprise a rover vehicle with an integrated large area dome for cryotrapping gases released from the surface and multi-wavelength radiant heating systems to provide adjustable heating as a function of depth. Various antenna arrays and configurations are disclosed, some of which can cooperate for a specific aiming or targeting effect.

公开(公告)号：US20240198585A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18236103

申请日：2023-08-21

Applicant: ICON Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Jason D. Ballard ,  Michael McDaniel ,  Evan Jensen ,  Alex Le Roux

IPC: B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/232 ,  B29C64/236 ,  B29C64/25 ,  B29C64/268 ,  B29C64/314 ,  B29C64/329 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/10 ,  B64G1/16

CPC classification number: B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/232 ,  B29C64/236 ,  B29C64/25 ,  B29C64/268 ,  B29C64/314 ,  B29C64/329 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/10 ,  B64G1/16

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method are provided for launching, deploying and moving mobility platforms used to produce a three-dimensional product using additive printing. The product, or object, is made by collecting materials in-situ at an off-Earth celestial body. A sintering apparatus, such as a laser, is used to consolidate the planetary regrowth into a solid object. The apparatus can receive power, and can apply heat to assist in the consolidation process. The apparatus is moveable to the build site, and includes a print head having a collector for receiving collected materials, a conditioner for sintering and heating the collected materials, and an extruder, specifically a slip form opening in which the materials can be dispersed over the surface of the extraterrestrial body where the powder form of the conditioned materials are sintered, fused, or consolidated into a hard solid bead of material.

公开(公告)号：US20230286672A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-14

申请号：US18116106

申请日：2023-03-01

Applicant: Maxar Space LLC

Inventor： Sean Dougherty

IPC: B64G1/16 ,  B62D7/06 ,  B62D5/04 ,  B60G3/00

CPC classification number: B64G1/16 ,  B62D7/06 ,  B62D5/0418 ,  B60G3/00

Abstract: A rover includes a suspension configured to traverse uneven and unpredictable terrain, such as for example on an astronomical body. Each wheel is independently suspended off of the rover chassis with a linkage assembly comprising a pair of canted links which are able to continuously rotate relative to each other without collision or interference. The links allow the rover to independently adjust the height of each wheel relative to the chassis to drive over difficult terrain, and further allow the linkage assembly at each wheel to rotate 360° to effectively step or walk over particularly difficult terrain.

公开(公告)号：US20230249601A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-10

申请号：US17650243

申请日：2022-02-07

Applicant: Venturi Astrolab, Inc.

Inventor： Jaret B. MATTHEWS ,  Russell D. BILLING ,  Andrew J. WELTER ,  Craig WESTERN

IPC: B60P1/00 ,  B64G1/16 ,  B60G17/00 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D61/00 ,  A61G1/003 ,  E02F3/76 ,  E02F3/84

CPC classification number: B60P1/00 ,  B64G1/16 ,  B60G17/00 ,  B62D9/00 ,  B62D61/00 ,  A61G1/003 ,  E02F3/7609 ,  E02F3/844

Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosure are directed to latching interfaces of a vehicle. In some embodiments, the vehicle comprises a latch system including a plurality of latches configured to selectively interlock with a corresponding first plurality of latch receptacles of a respective payload. In some embodiments, the vehicle comprises a second plurality of latch receptacles disposed on exterior portions of the chassis of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the second plurality of latch receptacles correspond to the first plurality of latch receptacles. In some embodiments, a spatial arrangement of the second plurality of latch receptacles on the exterior portions of the chassis of the vehicle corresponds to a spatial arrangement of the first plurality of latch receptacles on exterior portions of the respective payload. In some embodiments, the second plurality of latch receptacles of the vehicle are configured to interlock with a latching interface of an external system.

公开(公告)号：US20230227155A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-20

申请号：US17566811

申请日：2021-12-31

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company ,  Kia Corporation

Inventor： Ernestine Fu ,  Grey Parker ,  Prasanna Natarajan ,  Matt Korich ,  Jacob Viau ,  David Wilson ,  John Suh ,  David Byron ,  Mark Lister

IPC: B64C37/02 ,  B64G1/16 ,  B64G1/42

CPC classification number: B64C37/02 ,  B64G1/16 ,  B64G1/425 ,  B64D2221/00

Abstract: A combination two vehicle system is provided that includes a land-based vehicle configured for traversal over ground and an aerial vehicle configured for travel through air, where the aerial vehicle is configured to detachably couple with the land-based vehicle. The aerial vehicle includes stabilizing legs to provide stability for take-off or landing. A method of operating the vehicle system includes steps of: providing the land-based and the aerial vehicle having the stabilizing legs, and aerially transporting the vehicle system including the land-based vehicle and the aerial vehicle, where the stabilizing legs provide stability for take-off or landing. In addition, the land-based vehicle may transport a removable cargo pod, which the aerial vehicle may independently retrieve from the land-based vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US11565836B1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-31

申请号：US16228343

申请日：2018-12-20

Applicant: RKF Engineering Solutions LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey Freedman ,  Ted Kaplan ,  Phil Rubin ,  David Marshack ,  David Milliner

IPC: B64G1/66 ,  B64G1/44 ,  B64G1/16 ,  G06F3/12 ,  B64G4/00

Abstract: An item to write on a surface of a celestial body that has less atmosphere than Earth is received at a communications station and from a user device. An instruction that triggers the robot to write the item on the surface of the celestial body is provided by the communications station and to a robot on the surface of the celestial body. An image of the item written on the surface of the celestial body is received by the communications station and from the robot. The image of the item written on the surface of the celestial body is provided by the communications station and to the user device.

公开(公告)号：US10399620B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-03

申请号：US15566998

申请日：2017-03-20

Applicant: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yifei Zhang ,  Ying Zhang ,  Kai Zhao ,  Hongli Ding ,  Yu Gu

IPC: B62D57/00 ,  B62D57/02 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B62D11/02 ,  H04N5/225 ,  B60B19/14 ,  B64G1/16 ,  B60R11/00 ,  B64G1/10

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of robot technology, and discloses a spherical robot and a method of controlling the same. The spherical robot includes: a spherical shell, a spherical shell drive mechanism mounted inside the spherical shell to drive the spherical shell to spin about a center of sphere thereof, and a camera module. The spherical robot further includes a head shell in which the camera module is mounted, the head shell is located outside the spherical shell and is slideable along an outer surface of the spherical shell; and, the head shell is provided with a first magnetic component, the spherical shell drive mechanism is provided with a second magnetic component, and the first magnetic component is in a magnetic connection with the second magnetic component.

公开(公告)号：US08991764B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US13257267

申请日：2010-03-05

Applicant: Valery Auger ,  Christophe Balemboy ,  Robert Andre Laine ,  Marie-Claire Perkinson

Inventor： Valery Auger ,  Christophe Balemboy ,  Robert Andre Laine ,  Marie-Claire Perkinson

IPC: B64G1/00 ,  B64G1/62 ,  B64G1/16 ,  B64G1/58 ,  B64G1/10

CPC classification number: B64G1/62 ,  B64G1/16 ,  B64G1/58 ,  B64G2001/1064 ,  B64G2001/1071

Abstract: A space probe including a descent module with a mobile exploration vehicle, wherein the descent module is a landing module inside which the mobile exploration vehicle is fastened, the landing module being provided with landing legs which can be deployed under the lower level of the mobile exploration vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种包括具有移动探测车辆的下降模块的空间探测器，其中所述下降模块是其中所述移动探测车辆被固定的着陆模块，所述着陆模块设置有可以部署在所述移动探测器的较低水平下的着陆腿 车辆。