公开(公告)号：US20250066042A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-27

申请号：US18822860

申请日：2024-09-03

Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Inventor： Ariel EKBLAW ,  Joseph A. PARADISO

IPC: B64G1/22 ,  G01R33/038

Abstract: A method for autonomously assembling a plurality of tiles is performed in a microgravity environment. Each tile includes a shell having a first geometrical shape and an arrangement of first magnets and a controller that are supported by the shell. The controller controls operation of the arrangement of first magnets to self-assemble the shell with another tile. The first magnets are controlled to mate with a complementary arrangement of second magnets on the other tile when the complementary arrangement of second magnets floats to within a range of magnetic attractive force of the arrangement of first magnets, with or without the aid of propulsion. The controllers in the tiles detect the status of the magnetic bonds to determine whether each pair of tiles is properly bonded or has a magnetic bond error. When an error is detected, the tiles are controlled to disassemble and reassemble to correct the error.

公开(公告)号：US20250051040A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-13

申请号：US18797850

申请日：2024-08-08

Applicant: Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG

Inventor： Heiner Handel ,  Bastian Hellweg ,  DFaniel Reicherter ,  Erik Rosén ,  Andreas Wacker

IPC: B64G1/22

Abstract: A mechanical switching unit for selectively moving a functional component from a first position to a second position has an input element, an output element, a first holding point and a second holding point. The input element is set in motion by a drive. The output element is in engagement with the input element and is set in motion by the input element. The input element moves the output element from the first position to the second position, and vice versa. In the process, the functional component is moved from the first position to the second position, and vice versa. The first holding point exerts a first holding force on the functional component in the first position. The second holding point exerts a second holding force on the functional component in the second position.

公开(公告)号：US12208926B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-28

申请号：US17646939

申请日：2022-01-04

Applicant: Opterus Research and Development, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas W. Murphey ,  Carter Fortuin

IPC: B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B64G1/22 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: A method of in-space assembly includes: providing a roll of spooled high strength composite (HSC) boom, a robotic arm, and a printhead disposed at about an end of the robotic arm, the roll of spooled high strength composite boom feedingly coupled to the printhead; positioning the robotic arm; dispensing from the roll of spooled high strength composite boom a length of high strength composite boom; positioning again the robotic arm; dispensing another length of high strength composite boom from the roll of spooled high strength composite boom or from another roll of spooled high strength composite boom; joining by the printhead; and repeating said step of positioning to said step of joining until a desired structure is assembled in part or in whole. A system for in-space assembly and printhead to print struts for in-space assembly are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20240417107A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-19

申请号：US18811876

申请日：2024-08-22

Applicant: HIFI BLACK LIMITED

Inventor： John KENNETT

IPC: B64G1/22 ,  A63B21/00 ,  A63B21/04 ,  A63B23/04 ,  A63B24/00

Abstract: A device including a first member for supporting a user; and a second member, attached to the first member, including a counterbalance portion. The first member and the second member are each moveable, and operable to slide with respect to each other in opposite directions, between a first position and a second position. The device can be operable such that between the first and second positions, the combined center of mass of the device and its user remains substantially fixed. This serves to reduce the extent of forces and vibrations generated by use of the device on the object to which the device is located.

公开(公告)号：US12168529B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-17

申请号：US18068716

申请日：2022-12-20

Applicant: Opterus Research and Development, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas W Murphey ,  Levi Nicholson

IPC: E05D1/00 ,  B64G1/22 ,  B64G1/44 ,  F16C11/12 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S30/20

Abstract: A self-deployable array of panels includes a plurality of panels, each panel having a first compressed panel thickness state and a second expanded panel thickness state, and including a spring bias element biased to the second expanded panel thickness state. A plurality of locking hinges hingedly couple each of the panels to an adjoining panel. Each locking hinge is biased to an open position. A release of stored potential energy of both of the spring bias element biased to the second expanded panel thickness state, and the locking hinges biased to the open position causes the self-deployable array of panels to self-deploy from a folded stowed state. A single part offset locking hinge is also described.

公开(公告)号：US20240344163A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18753762

申请日：2024-06-25

Applicant: Relativity Space, Inc.

Inventor： Jordan Noone ,  Timothy A. Ellis ,  John Rising

IPC: C21D9/00 ,  B23K15/00 ,  B23K15/02 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/70 ,  B28B1/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B64G1/00 ,  B64G1/22 ,  C21D1/30 ,  C21D1/60 ,  C21D1/613 ,  C21D7/06

CPC classification number: C21D9/0068 ,  B23K15/0026 ,  B23K15/0086 ,  B23K15/02 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/702 ,  B28B1/001 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B64G1/002 ,  B64G1/22 ,  C21D1/30 ,  C21D1/60 ,  C21D1/613 ,  C21D7/06

Abstract: Systems and methods for additive layer manufacturing of metallic components, such as rocket engines and propellant supply systems, are provided. Methods include melting the surface of a work piece to form a weld pool; adding wire to the weld pool and moving a heat source relative to the work piece to progressively form a new layer of metallic material on the work piece; cooling the formed layer; stress relieving (e.g., peening) the cooled layer; applying a secondary operations either sequentially or simultaneously; and repeating the above steps as required to form components layer by layer. Systems and methods of supplying a first propellant to the rocket engine of a launch vehicle are also provided, where the first propellant is supplied through a heat exchanger for generating mechanical energy to pump the first propellant into the rocket engine, and electrical energy to pump a second propellant into the rocket engine.

公开(公告)号：US20240246702A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-25

申请号：US18418105

申请日：2024-01-19

Applicant: Stardust Holdings, LLC d/b/a/ XTERRA Space

Inventor： Alex Amelia Kuehn ,  Tyler Gerald Holden

IPC: B64G1/66 ,  B64G1/00 ,  B64G1/10 ,  B64G1/22

CPC classification number: B64G1/66 ,  B64G1/005 ,  B64G1/10 ,  B64G1/223

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to a modular CubeSat dispenser with novel features that enable universal compatibility within a single CubeSat dispenser system. The apparatus of the invention is particularly useful for 10 CubeSat dispensers and other standardized deployment devices.

公开(公告)号：US12027911B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-02

申请号：US17695763

申请日：2022-03-15

Applicant: The Aerospace Corporation

Inventor： Colin J. Mann ,  Don Walker

IPC: H02J7/35 ,  B64G1/10 ,  B64G1/42 ,  B64G1/44 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/615 ,  B64G1/22

CPC classification number: H02J7/35 ,  B64G1/10 ,  B64G1/425 ,  B64G1/428 ,  B64G1/443 ,  H01L31/02008 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/615 ,  B64G1/223 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include modular solar power cells, arrays, and power management systems for use in satellite systems and constellations. In one embodiment, a solar cell module can include: a module substrate including a high-emissivity side and a mounting side; a power management circuit mounted to the mounting side of the module substrate; a battery arranged adjacent to the power management circuit; a solar cell substrate arranged adjacent the battery and including an embedded battery heater; and a solar cell mounted directly to the solar cell substrate and connected to the battery.

公开(公告)号：US20240199240A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18415398

申请日：2024-01-17

Applicant: Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

Inventor： Andrew C. Thompson ,  Patrick Sodt ,  Thomas Tarlton ,  Robert S. Tarlton ,  Solomon Westerman ,  Michael Dergance

IPC: B64G1/64 ,  B64G1/22 ,  B64G1/24 ,  B64G1/40

CPC classification number: B64G1/645 ,  B64G1/2427 ,  B64G1/641 ,  B64G1/223 ,  B64G1/226 ,  B64G1/40 ,  B64G1/643

Abstract: A method of deploying a plurality of spacecraft includes coupling the plurality of spacecraft in a stack to a payload adaptor, the stack extending along a longitudinal axis; launching the payload adaptor into an orbit; and decoupling an entirety of the stack from the payload adaptor after the payload adaptor reaches the orbit.

公开(公告)号：US20240056019A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-15

申请号：US17754201

申请日：2021-12-16

Applicant: LIG NEX1 Co., LTD. ,  Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Chosun University

Inventor： Sung Woo PARK ,  Soo Jin KANG ,  Jong Pil KIM ,  Hyun Ung OH

IPC: H02S30/20 ,  H02S10/40 ,  F16F15/02 ,  B64G1/10 ,  B64G1/22 ,  B64G1/44

CPC classification number: H02S30/20 ,  H02S10/40 ,  F16F15/02 ,  B64G1/10 ,  B64G1/2222 ,  B64G1/443

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a deployable solar panel mounted on a movable body configured to be movable, the deployable solar panel including: a solar panel mounted on an outer portion of the movable body and configured to convert light energy into electrical energy; and a yoke having a reinforcing part stacked on at least one surface of a base to connect the movable body and the solar panel and configured to attenuate vibration transmitted to the solar panel.