MINIATURE SATELLITE Russian patent published in 2016 - IPC B64G1/10 B64G1/64 

FIELD: aircraft engineering.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to miniature spacecraft to be placed in orbit from the missile launching canister (MLC), for example, at freighter return after undocking from the ISS. Unfolding solar panels and antennas retained by pivoting levers of satellite body are fitted at miniature satellite body in the units of fastening and turning. Said fastening units are provided with spring mechanisms. Said body and levers are provided with rolling elements (wheels) on MLC inner surface. In separation of miniature satellite the free ends of small-length antennas at its top end face extend beyond the MLC limits and are driven to the working position by torsion springs. With pivoting levers wheels exiting from the MLC, the latter run to release the retainers of solar panels and large-length antennas as resilient bands. The panels unfold while antennas unwind from the drums to the working shape.

EFFECT: simplified design and orbiting.

3 cl, 6 dwg