MULTI-PURPOSE SERVICE PLATFORM TO PRODUCE SPACE SHIPS Russian patent published in 2009 - IPC B64G1/10 B64G1/22 

FIELD: aerospace engineering.

SUBSTANCE: proposed platform comprises service hardware module representing a rectangular parallelepiped formed by end face plate (1) and four lateral boards (2, 3, 4, 5). Two intermediate boards (6, 7) are fitted there inside to divide said module into three compartments for service hardware. Storage batteries are arranged between boards (4, 7), while between boards (5, 6) onboard control complex, power supply, orientation and stabilisation systems electronic devices are arranged. Lateral board (5) accommodates control devices of orientation and stabilisation systems (11) and antenna (12). One of the service module boards, parallel to service boards, accommodates assemblies to couple with separation system. Engine plant is mounted between intermediate boards (6,7) in the area of assumed space ship center of gravity so that thrust vector of micro engine (19) is parallel to intermediate boards and perpendicular to end face board (1). Engine plant can displace in two mutually perpendicular directions thanks to appropriate adjusting elements (threaded posts with nuts, slots and "screw-nut"-type mechanisms). Solar battery panels (9, 10) are arranged on brackets extending beyond module edges. Useful load module mounting assemblies are arranged on free end faces of module lateral boards and extending brackets. Note here that useful load module hardware are arranged in space between solar batteries (9,10) and free zone of the module on the side of its exposed part. To protect instrumentation and engine plant, detachable covers (33, 34, 35) are provided. Engine plant incorporates fuelling coupling (36).

EFFECT: improved compactness of space vehicle, higher performances.

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