A deployment system for solar panels has the panels spring loaded to deploy, but held folded against a satellite framework by trigger bars engaging slots or notches in hinge bodies holding the solar panels. An actuator moves the trigger bars to disengage from the hinge bodies to release the panels to deploy.


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    Title :

    Solar Panel Hinge Release Mechanism


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2020-07-30


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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