Folded optics mesh hoop column deployable reflector system
First Claim
1. A folded optics reflector system, comprising:
- a hoop assembly comprising a plurality of link members extending between a plurality of hinge members, the hoop assembly configured to expand between a collapsed configuration wherein the link members extend substantially parallel to one another and an expanded configuration wherein the link members define a circumferential hoop;
a collapsible mesh reflector surface secured to the hoop assembly such that when the hoop assembly is in the collapsed configuration, the reflector surface is collapsed within the hoop assembly and when the hoop assembly is in the expanded configuration, the reflector surface is expanded to a shape that is intended to concentrate RF energy in a desired pattern;
a mast assembly including an extendible boom, wherein the hoop assembly is secured by a plurality of cords relative to a top portion of the boom and to a bottom portion of the boom such that upon extension of the boom to a deployed condition, the hoop assembly is supported by the boom; and
a subreflector is disposed at the top portion of the boom.
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Abstract
Folded optics reflector system includes a hoop assembly configured to expand between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration to define a circumferential hoop. A mesh reflector surface is secured to the hoop assembly such that when the hoop assembly is in the expanded configuration, the reflector surface is expanded to a shape that is configured to concentrate RF energy in a desired pattern. The system also includes a mast assembly comprised of an extendible boom. The hoop assembly is secured by a plurality of cords relative to a top and bottom portion of the boom, whereby upon extension of the boom to a deployed condition, the hoop assembly is supported by the boom. A subreflector is disposed at the top portion of the boom.
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19 Claims
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1. A folded optics reflector system, comprising:
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a hoop assembly comprising a plurality of link members extending between a plurality of hinge members, the hoop assembly configured to expand between a collapsed configuration wherein the link members extend substantially parallel to one another and an expanded configuration wherein the link members define a circumferential hoop; a collapsible mesh reflector surface secured to the hoop assembly such that when the hoop assembly is in the collapsed configuration, the reflector surface is collapsed within the hoop assembly and when the hoop assembly is in the expanded configuration, the reflector surface is expanded to a shape that is intended to concentrate RF energy in a desired pattern; a mast assembly including an extendible boom, wherein the hoop assembly is secured by a plurality of cords relative to a top portion of the boom and to a bottom portion of the boom such that upon extension of the boom to a deployed condition, the hoop assembly is supported by the boom; and a subreflector is disposed at the top portion of the boom. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A folded optics reflector system, comprising:
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a hoop assembly comprising a plurality of link members extending between a plurality of hinge members, the hoop assembly expands between a collapsed configuration wherein the link members extend substantially parallel to one another and an expanded configuration wherein the link members define a circumferential hoop; a collapsible mesh reflector surface secured to the hoop assembly such that when the hoop assembly is in the collapsed configuration, the reflector surface is collapsed within the hoop assembly and when the hoop assembly is in the expanded configuration, the reflector surface is expanded to a shape that is intended to concentrate RF energy in a desired pattern; a mast assembly including an extendible boom, wherein the hoop assembly is secured by a plurality of cords relative to a top portion of the boom and to a bottom portion of the boom such that upon extension of the boom to a deployed condition, the hoop assembly is supported by the boom; a subreflector is disposed at the top portion of the boom; and a housing in which at least the hoop assembly, reflector surface and mast assembly are stowed prior to deployment. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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