TURNTABLE FOR SECURING PAYLOAD Russian patent published in 2004 - IPC

FIELD: devices for securing objects, mainly spacecraft on adapters at simultaneous launch of several payloads by one launch vehicle; rocketry and space engineering.

SUBSTANCE: proposed turntable has swivel part and support part interconnected by means of articulation units; it is also provided with pyro mechanical lock and threaded stops at adjustable force of tightening. Control of angle of inclination of swivel part is effected by means of springs and cables of actuating mechanism. For fixation of swivel part relative to support part in inclined position, use is made of two pairs of levers articulated together and mounted on swivel and support parts of turntable. Ends of levers on support part are connected with springs of actuating mechanism and ends of levers on swivel part are provided with dampers for reducing impact loads at end of turn of swivel part. When mechanical holding linkage is released, swivel part of turntable with payload secured on it is set and is fixed in inclined position under action of force of springs of actuating mechanism for subsequent separation of payload.

EFFECT: reduction of impact loads; enhanced rigidity; enhanced reliability; enhanced accuracy of setting angle of inclination.

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