公开(公告)号：US11814194B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-14

申请号：US17466723

申请日：2021-09-03

Applicant: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Beck ,  Peter Barlow ,  David Yoon ,  Ben Malcolm

IPC: B64G1/22 ,  F16C29/00 ,  F16C33/24 ,  E05D3/08 ,  E05D7/00 ,  E05F3/20 ,  B60P7/135 ,  B60P7/16 ,  B26D5/12 ,  E05F1/10 ,  B64G1/64 ,  B64G1/00 ,  F42B3/00

CPC classification number: B64G1/22 ,  B26D5/12 ,  B60P7/135 ,  B60P7/16 ,  E05D3/08 ,  E05D7/00 ,  E05F1/105 ,  E05F3/20 ,  F16C29/005 ,  F16C33/24 ,  B64G1/007 ,  B64G1/222 ,  B64G1/645 ,  E05Y2201/216 ,  E05Y2201/426 ,  E05Y2900/50 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  F16C2208/82 ,  F16C2223/32 ,  F16C2326/47 ,  F42B3/006

Abstract: A satellite dispenser is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser as disclosed herein includes a dispenser body defining an interior cavity configured to receive a payload; and a composite guide rail comprising a groove configured to receive at least a portion of a payload, the composite guide rail having an orientation that substantially aligns a longitudinal axis of the groove with an ejection axis of the dispenser.

公开(公告)号：US11794928B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17343614

申请日：2021-06-09

Applicant: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Beck ,  Peter Barlow ,  David Yoon ,  Ben Malcolm

IPC: B64G1/22 ,  F16C29/00 ,  F16C33/24 ,  E05D3/08 ,  E05D7/00 ,  E05F3/20 ,  B60P7/135 ,  B60P7/16 ,  B26D5/12 ,  E05F1/10 ,  B64G1/64 ,  B64G1/00 ,  F42B3/00

CPC classification number: B64G1/22 ,  B26D5/12 ,  B60P7/135 ,  B60P7/16 ,  E05D3/08 ,  E05D7/00 ,  E05F1/105 ,  E05F3/20 ,  F16C29/005 ,  F16C33/24 ,  B64G1/007 ,  B64G1/222 ,  B64G1/645 ,  E05Y2201/216 ,  E05Y2201/426 ,  E05Y2900/50 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  F16C2208/82 ,  F16C2223/32 ,  F16C2326/47 ,  F42B3/006

Abstract: A satellite dispenser and method of using same are disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser as disclosed herein includes a dispenser body defining an interior cavity to accommodate a payload; and a plurality of externally adjustable restraints positioned within the interior cavity and configured to be extended further into the interior cavity by actuation of a manual interface external to the interior cavity.

公开(公告)号：US10981679B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-20

申请号：US16051266

申请日：2018-07-31

Applicant: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Beck ,  Peter Barlow ,  David Yoon ,  Ben Malcolm

IPC: B64G1/22 ,  B26D5/12 ,  B60P7/16 ,  B60P7/135 ,  E05D3/08 ,  E05D7/00 ,  E05F1/10 ,  E05F3/20 ,  F16C29/00 ,  F16C33/24 ,  F42B3/00 ,  B64G1/00 ,  B64G1/64

Abstract: A satellite dispenser door release mechanism is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite door dispenser as disclosed herein includes a wire or cable having a first end configured to be secured in a structure comprising or coupled to a dispenser body of a satellite dispenser and a second end configured to be secured in a structure comprising or coupled to a dispenser door of the satellite dispenser; and a pyrotechnic cutter configured to receive the wire or cable in a position to cut the wire or cable upon firing of the pyrotechnic cutter.

公开(公告)号：US20190039754A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US16051266

申请日：2018-07-31

Applicant: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Beck ,  Peter Barlow ,  David Yoon ,  Ben Malcolm

IPC: B64G1/22 ,  E05F1/10 ,  B26D5/12

Abstract: A satellite dispenser door release mechanism is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite door dispenser as disclosed herein includes a wire or cable having a first end configured to be secured in a structure comprising or coupled to a dispenser body of a satellite dispenser and a second end configured to be secured in a structure comprising or coupled to a dispenser door of the satellite dispenser; and a pyrotechnic cutter configured to receive the wire or cable in a position to cut the wire or cable upon firing of the pyrotechnic cutter.