DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND SEPARATION OF PAYLOAD FROM SPACE OBJECT Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: space engineering; transportation containers for delivery of payloads of small mass to orbit and separation at required parameters. SUBSTANCE: according to invention, device has housing, motion mechanism and support centering unit, as well as separation mechanism and device for check and securing of payload. Motion mechanism is provided with reverse drive kinematically linked with support. Centering unit is provided with guides and spring-loaded roller rests on support. Payload separation mechanism is provided with locking unit made in form of adapter secured on payload and swivel hooks with drives mounted on support. Pushers mounted on adapter are engageable with support. Transportation locking mechanism is used for locking the support relative to housing and payload against longitudinal and transversal displacement. Monitoring system is provided with sensors indicating the present and final positions of support on housing. EFFECT: enhanced reliability of main operations pertaining to payload both before launch and during operation in orbit. 7 cl, 15 dwg