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US 12,492,018 B2Granted
Payload separation device and method
AssigneeReprise Space Solutions, LLC
InventorMichael David Johnson
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Abstract
This disclosure relates generally to a payload separation system utilizing a circular arch connective mechanism for connecting and releasing a payload from a launch vehicle. The apparatus of the invention is particularly useful for spacecraft and other vehicular separation mechanisms.
Claims1
A satellite separation system, said system comprising in combination:
- a first ring;
- a second ring;
- a compression band;
- wherein said first ring contains a set of spaced voussoirs arranged in a circular arch and;
- said second ring contains a set of spaced voussoirs arranged in a circular arch and;
- wherein said spaced voussoirs of said first ring interleave with said second ring spaced voussoirs and;
- said compression band encircles said rings and compresses said voussoirs together to prevent separation of said rings and;
- wherein when said compression band is released said second ring separates from said first ring along a cylindrical axis of said rings.
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