SPACE VEHICLE DEPLOYABLE BULKY REFLECTOR Russian patent published in 2009 - IPC B64G1/22 H01Q15/16 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: proposed reflector comprises central assembly representing aligned base and flange, and power carcass mechanically coupled, via form-building structure, with reticular sheet. The base is made from honeycomb panel. The said power carcass is made up of rectilinear spokes pivoted to the base and representing reticular rod structures with braces on the said structures ends. There is telescopic mast attached to the reflector base opposite to its aperture. The mast spear is linked to flexible ties coupled with the aforesaid spokes. The said form-building structure represents regularly arranged flexible bands attached to the reticular sheet working surface. Number of the said bands can increase from the centre to reflector periphery and pass radially from the flange to the ends of afore indicated braces and cords jointing the ends of adjacent braces. The brackets unequally distant from the centre are fastened on the bands surfaces and comprise staples, the form-building structure elements, connected by means of tangential cords. The said staples are axially jointed by ties with the said spokes and braces, as well as with the cords tensioned arc-like between the said spokes opposite appropriate tangential cords.

EFFECT: high-accuracy profile, guaranteed operation in orbit, simpler design and smaller weight.

6 cl, 18 dwg