ARTICULATED JOINT OF SPACE-BORNE ANTENNA COLLAPSIBLE REFLECTOR

摘要

FIELD: antenna engineering; articulated joints for space-borne antenna collapsible reflectors.;SUBSTANCE: proposed articulated joint has two flexible shaped bands joined to bar members of antenna reflector frame acquiring cylindrical profile in developed state. Compression spring can be disposed between shaped bands, these flexible shaped bands can be chosen in the form of stack of bands and band ends disposed on inner side can be kept loose.;EFFECT: enhanced stiffness of articulated joint in open state and its operating reliability.;4 cl, 9 dwg