Payload module
AssigneeEADS Astrium GmbH
InventorAdrian Russell
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Abstract
There is disclosed a plurality of sufficient closely-packed functional units which are interconnected to form a non-planar payload module assembly 40. Advantageously, the payload modular structure 40 is compact with few piece parts, has low output losses, and is robust enough for supporting complete payloads with or without reflectors. The payload modular structure has utility in various space-based applications as well as in various terrestrial applications.
Claims19
A plurality of sufficient closely-packed functional units interconnected to form a non-planar payload module.
A non-planar payload module comprising:
- a supporting structure for supporting the payload equipment;
- and
- a receiving volume for receiving the payload equipment, said volume being defined by the requirement to accommodate a predetermined sufficient closely-packed formation of interconnected functional units.
A non-planar payload module comprising:
- a supporting structure for mechanically supporting a number of interconnected functional units;
- said number of functional units being arranged to provide a sufficient closely-packed modular formation occupying a predetermined volume of the module;
- a number of thermal radiators positioned remotely in relation to the position of the supporting structure;
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- means operable to define a thermal pathway between one or more dissipative elements of said module and said number of thermal radiators so that in use dissipated heat is transported from said one or more elements to said number of thermal radiators via the thermal pathway.
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A self-contained payload module with external power means and external locating means for location of the module in a desired position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.