CubeSat Form Factor Thermal Control Louvers

Evans, Allison L [Inventor]

关键词: CUBESATS;    SATELLITE DESIGN;    FORM FACTORS;    TEMPERATURE CONTROL;    LOUVERS;    PANELS;    SHAFTS (MACHINE ELEMENTS);    SMALL SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY;    PATENTS;   

RP-ID  :  US-Patent-9,862,507, US-Patent-Appl-SN-14/867,896

学科分类：航空航天科学

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来源: NASA Technical Reports Server

【 摘 要 】

Thermal control louvers for CubeSats or small spacecraft may include a plurality of springs attached to a back panel of the thermal control louvers. The thermal control louvers may also include a front panel, which includes at least two end panels interlocked with one or more middle panels. The front panel may secure the springs, shafts, and flaps to the back panel.