An apparatus suitable for deploying a rollable member (1), particularly in the context of space applications. The apparatus comprises a pulling mechanism (8) configured to move the member (1) from a first coiled position to a second deployed position wherein the pulling mechanism (8) comprises a plurality of piezo electric stacks (8).

    L'invention concerne un appareil approprié pour déployer un élément enroulable (1), en particulier dans le contexte d'applications spatiales. L'appareil comprend un mécanisme de traction (8) conçu pour déplacer l'élément (1) d'une première position enroulée à une seconde position déployée, le mécanisme de traction (8) comprenant une pluralité d'empilements piézoélectriques (8).


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    Title :

    AN APPARATUS FOR DEPLOYMENT FOR ROLLABLE BOOMS


    Additional title:

    APPAREIL DE DÉPLOIEMENT POUR FLÈCHES ENROULABLES


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-09-06


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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