The invention relates to an inflatable structure comprising a plurality of inflatable ribs attached to a flexible and foldable sheet, and to an inflatable deployment system that deploys such a structure. The inflatable deployment system is suitable for use with or on a spacecraft, and further comprises an electronics module that triggers deployment, a support panel for the inflatable structure, and an inflation system that controls the flow of gas to the inflatable structure. In the deployed condition the plurality of ribs are inflated and the sheet is caused by the ribs to form a substantially planar surface, become less folded, expose a greater exposed surface area compared to in the stowed condition, or become more expanded out. The inflatable structure is secured to the support panel in such a manner that when the ribs are deflated the inflatable structure is located against and/or retained by/to the support panel and when the ribs are inflated the ribs project beyond the support panel.


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    Titel :

    INFLATABLE STRUCTURES OF OR FOR SPACECRAFT


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    Erscheinungsdatum :

    08.08.2024


    Medientyp :

    Patent


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch


    Klassifikation :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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