Invention Grant
- Patent Title: CubeSat form factor thermal control louvers
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Application No.: US14867896Application Date: 2015-09-28
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Publication No.: US09862507B2Publication Date: 2018-01-09
- Inventor: Allison L. Evans
- Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Applicant Address: US DC Washington
- Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Current Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Current Assignee Address: US DC Washington
- Agent Matthew F. Johnston; Bryan A. Geurts; Mark P. Dvorscak
- Main IPC: B64G1/00
- IPC: B64G1/00 ; B64G1/50

Abstract:
Thermal control louvers for CubeSats or small spacecraft may include a plurality of springs attached to a back panel of the thermal control louvers. The thermal control louvers may also include a front panel, which includes at least two end panels interlocked with one or more middle panels. The front panel may secure the springs, shafts, and flaps to the back panel.
Public/Granted literature
- US20170088294A1 CUBESAT FORM FACTOR THERMAL CONTROL LOUVERS Public/Granted day:2017-03-30
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