PHOTOELECTRIC CONCENTRATOR MODULE Russian patent published in 2024 - IPC H01L31/07 H01L31/42 

FIELD: cosmonautics.

SUBSTANCE: photoelectric concentrator module includes a Fresnel lens panel, a rectangular base located parallel to the plane of the Fresnel lens panel, and end walls in the form of rigid rectangular plates, connected to each other by eight cylindrical hinges, by one hinge at the corners of the base and the lens panel, with hinge axes installed parallel to the ends of the base. An electric motor and a reduction gear are attached to the base, to the shaft of which a rectangular plate is attached, the rotation of which provides the opening of the module in space.

EFFECT: higher efficiency and rigidity during module space orbit launch.

7 cl, 3 dwg