METHOD OF ATTACHMENT OF ARTICLES BY STATICALLY DETERMINATE COUPLING SYSTEM Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; securing of attached structures, for example, solar battery panels, antennae, etc; located on satellite by statically determinate coupling system. SUBSTANCE: first engagement is effected by reference units chosen from support units of article; position and number of such units are chosen on the condition of static equilibrium of article during installation. Prior to final application of mechanical couplings, position of remaining support units shall be properly adjusted to ensure their engagement with mating units of structure at preset clearances or interference. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 3 dwg