CONTAINER Russian patent published in 2010 - IPC B65D88/12 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: container is intended for keeping special-purpose equipment, namely spacecraft in their transportation and storage. Container comprises the base supporting bearing adapter to accommodate spacecraft that is furnished with damping system, spacer, cover and lateral position compensators. Adjustable bars of lateral position compensators are arranged on guide frame secured on support threaded posts by lock nuts. Support threaded posts are arranged vertically and fixed on said base. Guide frame side ribs are arranged to interact with spacer inner surface. Spacer top flange is directed inside spacer while its bottom flange is directed outward it. Spacer top flange and cover have aligned holes to allow bearing threaded posts to pass there through. Retainers arranged on threaded posts, outside the cover, ensure mutual attachment of the cover, spacer and base. Spacer bottom flange is in contact with the base. Threaded posts upper part has vertical threaded seats to accommodate rigging assembly. Guide frame is furnished with docking seats with docking assemblies arranged therein.

EFFECT: reduced weight, easier assembly/disassembly.

3 cl, 6 dwg