LEAN-TO FOR SPACE STATION Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: erection in space; reconstruction and extension of space stations in orbit; erection of space stations in extravehicular space. SUBSTANCE: lean-to has additional areas in form of immovable cylindrical unit having rigid structure from linear members to be coupled with station, receiving points for cargo vehicles and torus hermetic sectionalized member embracing the electromagnetic engine rotating the torus member in magnetic suspension for creating artificial gravitation in magnetic suspension. Rotating together with torus are adapter galleries closed to adapter unit located in immovable cylindrical unit and rotating in ring bearing. EFFECT: forming of artificial gravitation at space station; high safety of space station operation. 3 cl, 3 dwg