公开(公告)号：US20210300598A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-30

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

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：US11066192B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-20

申请号：US16051267

申请日：2018-07-31

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

Abstract: A satellite dispenser door assembly is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser door assembly as disclosed herein includes a dispenser door having a hinge pin; and a one way clutch bearing within which the hinge pin is free to rotate in a first rotational direction associated with a transition from a closed position of the dispenser door to an open position of the dispenser door.

公开(公告)号：US20190039757A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US16051271

申请日：2018-07-31

Applicant: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

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

IPC: B64G1/22 ,  B60P7/135 ,  B60P7/16

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：US20190039756A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US16051268

申请日：2018-07-31

Applicant: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

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

IPC: B64G1/22 ,  F16C29/00 ,  F16C33/24

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：US20210394934A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-23

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

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：US11148830B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-19

申请号：US16051268

申请日：2018-07-31

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

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：US20210309393A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-07

申请号：US17352058

申请日：2021-06-18

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

Abstract: A satellite dispenser door assembly is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser door assembly as disclosed herein includes a dispenser door having a hinge pin; and a one way clutch bearing within which the hinge pin is free to rotate in a first rotational direction associated with a transition from a closed position of the dispenser door to an open position of the dispenser door.

公开(公告)号：US11059609B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-13

申请号：US16051271

申请日：2018-07-31

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

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：US20210163155A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-03

申请号：US17154731

申请日：2021-01-21

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

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：US20190039755A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US16051267

申请日：2018-07-31

Applicant: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

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

IPC: B64G1/22 ,  E05F3/20 ,  E05D3/08 ,  E05D7/00

Abstract: A satellite dispenser door assembly is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser door assembly as disclosed herein includes a dispenser door having a hinge pin; and a one way clutch bearing within which the hinge pin is free to rotate in a first rotational direction associated with a transition from a closed position of the dispenser door to an open position of the dispenser door.