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7513462 Satellite equipment mounting panel  
A satellite payload structure includes one side that includes at least two equipment mounting panels. Each of the equipment mounting panels are oriented substantially parallel to each other such...
7424989 Intelligent multifunctional actuation system for vibration and buffet suppression  
Circuits and methods for use on a mobile platform including a flight control system, a structure, an aerodynamic surface, and an actuator operatively coupled to the surface to control the surface....
7421343 Systems and methods for reducing vibration-induced errors in inertial sensors  
Systems and methods for reducing vibration-induced bias errors in inertial sensors are disclosed. A system for reducing bias errors in an inertial sensor operating within an environment may include...
7249756 Low-profile, multi-axis, highly passively damped, vibration isolation mount  
The invention disclosed is a low-profile, multi-axis, highly passively damped, vibration isolation mount which when used in multiplicity provides a complete vibration load isolation mounting...
7222823 Payload adapter  
A payload adapter consists of a body that when hollow includes a plurality of stiffeners—radial and/or circumferential—or alternatively a core for carrying shear loads. The body may include a...
7093806 Method and system for decoupling structural modes to provide consistent control system performance  
A method and system for calculating a control function for a structural system ( 10 ) that can be used to determine an appropriate control force to apply to an active member ( 18 ) within a...
7090171 Momentum stabilized launch vehicle upper stage  
A spacecraft system including a spacecraft assembly or “stack” having an upper stage of a rocket-powered launch vehicle providing a final boost phase during launch. The stack also includes a...
7007896 Shock and vibration isolation system  
An apparatus is provided for attenuating shock and vibration energy levels within a spacecraft interface isolation system. The apparatus includes one or more spring plate assemblies fitted with...
6609681 Method and apparatus for damping vibration  
A vibration isolator is provided that includes a plurality of elastomeric members. The vibration isolator includes a first support, a second support and at least one third support. The second...
6588707 Device for suspending a payload in a launch vehicle  
The invention concerns a device comprising elastic stress-absorbing means for installed between first ( 10 ) and second ( 11 ) rigid annular members centered on the launch vehicle longitudinal axis...
6508437 Launch lock for spacecraft payloads  
A spacecraft payload, suspended by an isolator, is locked down during launch by using a compliant member to pull on a pin, clamping the payload against the launch lock. The payload is unlocked,...
6371412 Method and apparatus for reducing acoustic coupling  
An acoustic vibration isolator for use in preventing damage to a payload connected to a launch vehicle by removing the air around the payload so that acoustic vibrations do not have a medium to...
6345788 Composite structure element with built-in damping  
A composite structure element ( 14 ) with built-in damping is formed with a non-metallic matrix ( 15 ) reinforced by a plurality of filaments ( 18 ) within the matrix. A lightweight metal ( 19 )...
6305640 Spring component and support bearing for helicopter tail rotors and support structure for use in outer space  
A spring component for support bearings of helicopter tail rotors or for support structures for use in outer space encompasses at least two contact support components (11a, 11b) for connecting with...
6244541 Device for suspension of a payload in a space launch  
A device for the suspension of a payload in a space launch including annular chambers of fluid with variable geometry installed between the launch and the payload and first and second rigid members...
6213430 Vehicle launch system having an acoustic insulator  
A vehicle launch system having an acoustic insulator, wherein the acoustic insulator is an inflatable assembly disposed between a shroud and a spacecraft vehicle and containing gaseous material for...
6202961 Passive, multi-axis, highly damped, shock isolation mounts for spacecraft  
A passive, multi-axis, highly damped, shock load isolation mount which can serve as a complete one-piece mount, particularly of a spacecraft to its launch vehicle or launch vehicle adaptor...
6199801 Whole-spacecraft passive isolation devices  
Excitations from engines of the launch vehicles and the aerodynamics of flight produce large vibrations which are very detrimental to spacecraft during launch. Whole-spacecraft vibration isolation...
6135390 Whole-spacecraft hybrid isolation system for launch vehicles  
A whole-spacecraft passive isolation system consisting of a plurality of titanium flexures that act as soft springs to isolate a satellite from its launch vehicle is improved by the addition of...
6012680 Passive lateral vibration isolation system for a spacecraft launch vehicle  
A lateral acceleration force isolator that forms a part of an attachment fitting for a payload, such as a spacecraft or satellite, and launch vehicle assembly. An upper portion of the isolator is...
5961078 Passive axial vibration isolation system for a spacecraft launch vehicle  
An acceleration force isolator assembly for attaching a payload, such as a spacecraft or satellite, to a launch vehicle wherein axial acceleration forces on the payload are attenuated. The...
5947240 Load vibration isolation apparatus  
A damping mounting structure for use between two members for isolating motion changes which incorporates a plurality of dampers connected between the two members in a closed geometric shape and...
5918865 Load isolator apparatus  
A damping mounting structure for use between two members for isolating motion changes which incorporates a plurality of dampers connected between the two members in a closed geometric shape and...
5878980 Attenuation ring  
An attenuation ring assembly for mounting between the payload section and the booster section of a launch vehicle is disclosed. The ring assembly acts as a transient filter to delete or minimize...
5655757 Actively controlled damper  
An apparatus (40) is connectable between relatively movable parts (12, 14) to resist relative vibration of the parts. The apparatus comprises a first ring-shaped member (50) having a first platform...
5560559 Actuation system with active compensation for transient loads  
A thrust-vectoring actuation system for a rocket nozzle is provided with a force sensor to enable detection of transient loads during startup and shutdown of a rocket engine. A motor responds to...
5443247 Tuneable rotating unbalanced mass device  
In a torsion spring the spring action is a result of the relationships between the torque applied in twisting the spring, the angle through which the torsion spring twists, and the modulus of...
5358210 Device for filtering vibration, and a fixing system comprising a plurality of such devices for fixing a load on a support  
The invention relates to a vibration-filtering device and to a system for fixing a load on a support by means of a plurality of such devices. The device of the invention for fixing a load on a...
5348124 Active control of vibration  
A method of and system for active vibration control in an elongate member such as a pipe (2), wherein an actuator which comprises at least one constrictive element (3) capable of changing its...
5305981 Multiaxis vibration isolation system  
A system for isolating a supported structure from transmitting vibrations to a supporting base in a spacecraft provides six degrees of freedom in a kinematic mounting. Six isolator elements in a...
5244170 Passive nonlinear interface strut (PNIS)  
A passive load limiting strut particularly useful in limiting loads between a spacecraft and an upper stage during booster first stage operation and thereby permit the launching of heavier...
5226616 Multi-position support structure connecting a payload to a booster rocket  
The support structure takes the form of a load isolating payload support strut assembly whose length can be selectively shortened between fully extended and fully compressed to vary the spacing...
4892273 Active damping of spacecraft structural appendage vibrations  
An active vibration damper system, for bending in two orthogonal directions and torsion, in each of three mutually perpendicular axes is located at the extremities of the flexible appendages of a...
4848525 Dual mode vibration isolator  
A dual mode vibration isolator for reducing transmission of vibrations between a forward body and an aft body includes a mounting member positioned between the forward and aft bodies, a plurality...
3814350 THRUST-ISOLATING MOUNTING  
A supporting frame for a load, such as one or more telescopes, is isolated from all multi-gravitational forces, which will be developed within that load as that load is propelled into space, by...
3592422 VIBRATION ISOLATION SYSTEM USING COMPRESSION SPRINGS  
A vibration isolation system for isolating loads from the effect of vibrational forces transmitted to supporting structures, either from the load or from the environment, particularly suited for...
3517897 MULTI-MODULE THRUST MOUNT  
3351307 Damped suspension system  
3262655 Alleviation of divergence during rocket launch  
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