Modular platform system
AssigneeUtah State University
InventorJoel Quincieu
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Abstract
A system and methods are disclosed for a modular platform configured to carry small payloads into orbit. The system comprises a prefabricated module comprising a plurality of panels. An orthogrid pattern can be located on an inner side of one or more of the panels. The orthogrid pattern can comprise an array of orthogonal recessed areas surrounded by an orthogrid wall. The system can include a bolt pattern comprising an attachment location placed near each corner of each recessed area. A torquer coil can be integrated into one or more of the panels.
Claims37
A modular platform system for constructing satellites configured to carry small payloads into orbit, comprising:
- a prefabricated module comprising a plurality of panels;
- at least one panel of the plurality of panels having an orthogrid pattern located on an inner side, the orthogrid pattern comprising an array of orthogonal recessed areas surrounded by an orthogrid wall;
- and
- at least one attachment location formed in the panel, wherein the attachment location is configured to facilitate the mounting of a satellite component to the at least one panel to form a panel sub-system.
A modular platform system for constructing satellites configured to carry small payloads into orbit, comprising:
- a prefabricated module comprising six panels;
- at least one of the panels having an orthogrid pattern located on an inner side, the orthogrid pattern comprising an array of orthogonal recessed areas surrounded by an orthogrid wall;
- at least one attachment location formed in the orthogrid pattern;
- and
- a torquer coil integrated into at least one of said six panels.
A method for constructing modular satellite panels configured to carry a payload into orbit using a modular platform system, the method comprising:
- fabricating a plurality of panels to form a module;
- forming an orthogrid pattern on an inner side of at least one panel, the orthogrid pattern comprising an array of orthogonal recessed areas surrounded by an orthogrid wall;
- and
- forming at least one attachment location in at least one panel of the plurality of panels, the attachment location configured to facilitate the mounting of a satellite component to the panel to form a panel sub-system.
A method for constructing satellites configured to carry small payloads into orbit using a modular platform system, comprising:
- fabricating a plurality of panels to form a module;
- forming an orthogrid pattern on an inner side of at least one panel, the orthogrid pattern comprising an array of orthogonal recessed areas surrounded by an orthogrid wall;
- forming at least one attachment location in at least one panel of the plurality of panels;
- and
- mounting at least one satellite component to at least one of said six panels using the attachment location to form a panel sub-system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.