IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0769118
(2001-01-24)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Myers, Franklin K.
- Weinberg, David J.
- Tran, Tu T.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
5 인용 특허 :
12 |
초록
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A protective panel for a reusable launch vehicle provides enhanced moisture protection, simplified maintenance, and increased temperature resistance. The protective panel includes an outer ceramic matrix composite (CMC) panel, and an insulative bag assembly coupled to the outer CMC panel for isolati
A protective panel for a reusable launch vehicle provides enhanced moisture protection, simplified maintenance, and increased temperature resistance. The protective panel includes an outer ceramic matrix composite (CMC) panel, and an insulative bag assembly coupled to the outer CMC panel for isolating the launch vehicle from elevated temperatures and moisture. A standoff attachment system attaches the outer CMC panel and the bag assembly to the primary structure of the launch vehicle. The insulative bag assembly includes a foil bag having a first opening shrink fitted to the outer CMC panel such that the first opening and the outer CMC panel form a water tight seal at temperatures below a desired temperature threshold. Fibrous insulation is contained within the foil bag for protecting the launch vehicle from elevated temperatures. The insulative bag assembly further includes a back panel coupled to a second opening of the foil bag such that the fibrous insulation is encapsulated by the back panel, the foil bag, and the outer CMC panel. The use of a CMC material for the outer panel in conjunction with the insulative bag assembly eliminates the need for waterproofing processes, and ultimately allows for more efficient reentry profiles.
대표청구항
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A protective panel for a reusable launch vehicle provides enhanced moisture protection, simplified maintenance, and increased temperature resistance. The protective panel includes an outer ceramic matrix composite (CMC) panel, and an insulative bag assembly coupled to the outer CMC panel for isolati
A protective panel for a reusable launch vehicle provides enhanced moisture protection, simplified maintenance, and increased temperature resistance. The protective panel includes an outer ceramic matrix composite (CMC) panel, and an insulative bag assembly coupled to the outer CMC panel for isolating the launch vehicle from elevated temperatures and moisture. A standoff attachment system attaches the outer CMC panel and the bag assembly to the primary structure of the launch vehicle. The insulative bag assembly includes a foil bag having a first opening shrink fitted to the outer CMC panel such that the first opening and the outer CMC panel form a water tight seal at temperatures below a desired temperature threshold. Fibrous insulation is contained within the foil bag for protecting the launch vehicle from elevated temperatures. The insulative bag assembly further includes a back panel coupled to a second opening of the foil bag such that the fibrous insulation is encapsulated by the back panel, the foil bag, and the outer CMC panel. The use of a CMC material for the outer panel in conjunction with the insulative bag assembly eliminates the need for waterproofing processes, and ultimately allows for more efficient reentry profiles. mechanism. 5. The saddlebag of claim 1, further comprising a handle interconnected to said bag. 6. A motorcycle comprising: a motorcycle frame; an expandable motorcycle saddlebag including: a saddlebag frame detachably connectable to said motorcycle frame, a bag defining an interior cavity and including a gusset that facilitates adjustment of the bag between a contracted condition and an expanded condition, said interior cavity having a first volume when said bag is in said contracted condition and a second volume greater than the first volume when said bag is in said expanded condition, a bag closure mechanism for selectively permitting and restricting access to said interior cavity, and a gusset closure mechanism for holding said bag in said contracted condition; a top cover coupled to said bag and covering an upper portion of at least one of said bag closure mechanism and said gusset closure mechanism; a first releasable fastener mounted on a wall of said bag; and a second releasable fastener mounted on said gusset, wherein said top cover has a first portion coupled to said bag and a second portion releasably coupled to said bag, and wherein said second portion of said top cover is attachable to said first releasable fastener when said bag is in said contracted condition and to said second releasable fastener when said bag in said expanded condition. 7. The motorcycle of claim 6, wherein said gusset closure mechanism includes a zipper. 8. The motorcycle of claim 6, wherein said bag closure mechanism includes a zipper. 9. The motorcycle of claim 6, wherein said bag further includes a fabric lip covering at least one of said bag closure mechanism and said gusset closure mechanism. 10. The motorcycle of claim 6, further comprising a handle interconnected to said bag. 11. The motorcycle of claim 6, wherein said motorcycle frame includes a latch pin and wherein said saddlebag frame includes a latch mechanism positively engageable with said latch pin. 12. The motorcycle of claim 6, wherein said motorcycle frame includes two bosses and a latch pin, and wherein said saddlebag frame includes two keyslots and a latch device, said keyslots receiving said bosses and holding said bosses in said keyslots under the influence of gravity, said latch device positively engaging said latch pin. 13. The motorcycle of claim 6, wherein said motorcycle frame includes at least one boss, wherein said saddlebag frame includes at least one aperture detachably connectable with said boss. 14. The motorcycle of claim 13, wherein said aperture is a keyslot. 15. An expandable motorcycle saddlebag comprising: a bag including a fixed portion that is securable to a motorcycle, said bag defining an interior cavity and including a gusset that facilitates adjustment of the bag between a contracted condition and an expanded condition, said interior cavity having a first volume when said bag is in said contracted condition and a second volume greater than the first volume when said bag is in said expanded condition, said bag including a movable portion movable with respect to said fixed portion and coupled to said gusset, said movable portion including an upper edge; a mounting structure fastened to said fixed portion of said bag, said mounting structure adapted to releasably secure said bag to the motorcycle; a bag closure mechanism for selectively permitting and restricting access to said interior cavity; a gusset closure mechanism for holding said bag in said contracted condition; and a cover overlying substantially all of said upper edge and at least partially covering one of said gusset closure mechanism and said bag closure mechanism, said cover having a first end affixed to said movable portion and a second end securable to a first fastening location on said bag in said contracted condition and securable to a different second fastening location on said bag in said expanded condition; wherein said cover maintains its position with re
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