Extendible membrane systems, devices, and methods for space applications
Extendible membrane systems, devices, and methods for space applications
- Neue Suche nach: FRANCIS WILLIAM H
- Neue Suche nach: LAKE MARK S
- Neue Suche nach: FRANCIS WILLIAM H
- Neue Suche nach: LAKE MARK S
An extendible membrane system may include: an extendible central column; one or more membranes; and/or one or more foldable membrane supports configured to support the one or more membranes. Each of the one or more foldable membrane supports may be configured to extend from the extendible central column. In some embodiments, one or more of the one or more foldable membrane supports includes two or more segments that may be configured to couple with each other. A method of deploying one or more membranes may include unfolding one or more foldable membrane supports from a folded configuration to a linear configuration. An extendible membrane device may include one or more membranes and one or more foldable membrane supports configured to support the one or more membranes.
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Extendible membrane systems, devices, and methods for space applications
2021-05-25
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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