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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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 )...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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3517897 |
MULTI-MODULE THRUST MOUNT
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3351307 |
Damped suspension system
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3262655 |
Alleviation of divergence during rocket launch
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