IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0283048
(2011-10-27)
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등록번호 |
US-8324545
(2012-12-04)
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우선권정보 |
IL-189785 (2008-02-26) |
발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
1 인용 특허 :
17 |
초록
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A foldable deployable panel device attached to a body of an object is disclosed. The device includes a panel pivotally attached to the body by a first pivot element at first pivot position and a second pivot element at a second pivot position. The first pivot element is disengageable from the first
A foldable deployable panel device attached to a body of an object is disclosed. The device includes a panel pivotally attached to the body by a first pivot element at first pivot position and a second pivot element at a second pivot position. The first pivot element is disengageable from the first pivot position, when the panel is aligned in a predetermined orientation. The second pivot element is fixed at the second pivot position, when the first pivot element is engaged at the first pivot position. The panel is urged by an energy storing element, when the first pivot element is disengaged from the first pivot position, to move into the deployed position.
대표청구항
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1. A foldable deployable panel device attached to a body of an object, the device comprising: a panel, which is maneuverable from a posture wrapping said body with a broad surface of said panel substantially tangential to the external surface of said body when said panel is in a folded position, to
1. A foldable deployable panel device attached to a body of an object, the device comprising: a panel, which is maneuverable from a posture wrapping said body with a broad surface of said panel substantially tangential to the external surface of said body when said panel is in a folded position, to a posture erect with respect to said body when said panel is in a deployed position;a first pivot coupled with said body and said panel, said first pivot operative to constrain the motion of said panel to a first turning about a first turning axis, substantially parallel to the surface of said body, from said folded position to a first erect posture with respect to said body, wherein said first pivot is inoperative to constrain said motion to said first turning when said panel is displaced along said first turning axis into a second erect posture;a second pivot coupled with said body and said panel, said second pivot operative to constrain the motion of said panel to a second turning about a second turning axis, substantially perpendicular to said first turning axis, from said second erect posture to said deployed position, wherein said second pivot is inoperative to constrain said motion to said second turning when said panel is in said first erect posture; andan energy storing element energized in said folded position, said energy storing element operative to urge said panel to turnabout said first turning axis from said folded position to said first erect posture, move along said first turning axis from said first erect posture to said second erect posture, and turnabout said second turning axis from said second erect posture to said deployed position. 2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the energized element comprises a spring. 3. The device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said first pivot comprises: a hinge defined by a pin connected to the end of said spring and coupled to said panel; anda docking pin extending from said body, said docking pin being insertable into a corresponding bore in said panel. 4. The device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said pin is pivotally coupled to an anchoring point in said panel, wherein said spring is a tension spring for urging said second turning of said panel, wherein said pin rotates about said anchoring point during said second turning. 5. The device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a support member provided for securing said panel in said deployed position. 6. The device as claimed in claim 5, wherein said second pivot comprises a peg protruding from said panel, wherein said peg is insertable into a matching bore at the edge of said support member when said panel is in said second erect posture or said deployed position. 7. The device as claimed in claim 5, wherein said support member comprises two plates in between which a portion of said panel is located when in said deployed position. 8. The device as claimed in claim 7, wherein said support plates comprise inclined top edges. 9. The device as claimed in claim 7, wherein a protrusion is provided on one of said support plates to limit movement of said panel for preventing said panel from crossing over said support plates. 10. The device according to claim 1, wherein said panel is selected from a group of panels consisting of: a wing;a solar panel; andan antenna. 11. The device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said spring comprises a spring selected from the group of springs including: (a) a torsion spring device operative to urge said panel to turn said first turning;(b) a tension spring operative to pull said panel along said first turning axis from said first erect posture to said second erect posture;(c) a tension spring operative to urge said panel to turn said second turning;(d) a tension spring operative to hold said panel in said deployed position; and(e) a single spring operative to provide the torque required for operating as any combination of the springs (a), (b), (c), and (d). 12. The device according to claim 1, further provided with a fastener for fastening said panel to said body. 13. The device as claimed in claim 12, wherein said fastener is provided with a release mechanism. 14. The device as claimed in claim 13, wherein said release mechanism is selected from a group of release mechanisms consisting of: time-dependent mechanism;remote-controlled mechanism; andtime-delay mechanism. 15. The device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a locking mechanism for locking said panel in a deployed state. 16. The device as claimed in claim 15, wherein said locking mechanism comprises a snap-lock. 17. A projectile or flying object comprising: a body; anda plurality of panels, according to any of the preceding claims. 18. The projectile or flying object as claimed in claim 17, provided with a container for storing said projectile or said flying object when said plurality of panels are in said folded position.
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