DEVICE FOR EXTENSION OF PAYLOAD FROM SPACECRAFT Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: rocketry and space engineering; spacecraft deployed in orbits, recoverable spacecraft inclusive. SUBSTANCE: proposed device includes several parallel guide rails secured on spacecraft; one rail is main. Located near main rail is extension drive with flexible actuating members extended along this rail and secured to payload case. Secured on payload case are carriages with roller made in form of belt which are engageable with guide rails. Carriages adjoining main rail are provided with at least three rollers which embrace this rail. Other carriages are provided with at least one roller engageable with respective guide rail. EFFECT: enhanced reliability; reduced mass. 9 dwg