DEVICE FOR EXTENDING PAYLOAD FROM SPACECRAFT BY SUPERCHARGING EXPANDABLE TUBULAR STRUCTURE Russian patent published in 2020 - IPC B64G1/22 

FIELD: astronautics.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to space engineering, particularly, to transformable space structures. Proposed device to move payload from spacecraft by supercharging decomposed tubular structure includes expandable tubular structure folded in transport position, both ends of which are tightly closed. There is a gas supply device. Disclosed tubular structure is made of hardened composite materials and is placed in a sealed container. Container has a cylindrical housing, a stationary cover with an electrically sealed adapter, pneumatic sealed adapters and a mechanical interface for supercharging unit connection. There is also a movable cover provided with mechanical and electrical interfaces. Electric interfaces of the stationary and movable covers are connected by a cable located in the inner cavity of the unfolded tubular structure.

EFFECT: enabling expansion of functional capabilities.

3 cl, 7 dwg