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Spacecraft payload positioning with respect to a virtual pivot point

Invented by: Colin M. Francis
Redwood City, CA Applicant: Name City State Country Type Francis

Originally Assigned to: Space Systems/Loral, LLC
Palo Alto, CA
[Now assigned to . . .]

Issued:2014-08-12
Filed:2011-03-09
Application No:13044278
Examined by:Dinh; Tien

A spacecraft payload element is rotated by a mechanism about virtual pivot point (VPP) substantially distant from the mechanism. The mechanism couples the payload element to a spacecraft main body structure, and has a four-bar linkage configured to rotate the payload element about a virtual pivot point (VPP). The VPP may be proximate to the focus or center of gravity (cg) of the payload element. Rotation of the payload element about the VPP may be controlled by linear or rotary actuators which drive the four-bar linkage. The four-bar linkage may be configured to provide a mechanical advantage to the actuator.

[pdf] U.S. Pat. No. 8,800,935

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