Systems and methods for deploying an extendable reflector structure. The methods comprise: transitioning the extendable reflector structure from a stored configuration to a deployed configuration; and causing expansion of a pantograph coupling structure while the extendable reflector structure is being transitioned from the stored configuration to the deployed configuration. The pantograph coupling structure indirectly couples the extendable reflector structure to a boom such that a beam produced by the extendable reflector structure during operation is offset from a focal axis of the extendable reflector structure by a certain amount.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ANTENNAS WITH MECHANICALLY COUPLED OFFSET POSITITONS
SYSTEME UND VERFAHREN ZUR BEREITSTELLUNG VON ANTENNEN MIT MECHANISCH GEKOPPELTEN OFFSET-POSITIONEN
SYSTÈMES ET PROCÉDÉS PERMETTANT DE FOURNIR DES ANTENNES AYANT DES POSITIONS DÉCALÉS COUPLÉS MÉCANIQUEMENT
2024-01-31
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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