SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SATELLITE REFUELING Russian patent published in 2013 - IPC B64G1/22 B64G4/00 B25J5/00 

Abstract RU 2478534 C2

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to fueling serviced satellites. System mounted at attendant spaceship comprises docking means, fluid transfer means, valve access cover handling means, fluid pipelines connectors and disconnectors, sensor to define relative displacement between valve cover handling means and fluid opening, positioner of said means, control means of said appliances composed of mixed independent/remote control system. Proposed method comprise transmitting visual images, incising protective thermal coating, removing fueling valve cover, connecting fuel pipeline, fueling said tank and disconnecting fuel pipeline therefrom. Attended satellite tools comprises interchangeable socket modules, bearing structure, socket module holder, socket drive mechanism and clamping mechanism.

EFFECT: longer service life.

74 cl, 20 dwg

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RU 2 478 534 C2

Authors

Grin'Evski Lourens

Krimbl Derri

Dates

2013-04-10Published

2008-03-10Filed