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Tool for accessing satellite fill/drain valves during propellant resupply
US9108747B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9108747-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213706126-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | Dec 5, 2011 |
| Publication date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
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Herein is disclosed a tool, system and method for refueling on-orbit spacecraft. The tool and system are configured to allow for resupply of spacecraft configured to be propelled by either a bipropellant (oxidizer and fuel) or a monopropellant (typically hydrazine). The refueling tool is particularly suited for resupply of satellites not originally prepared for refueling but the system may also be used for satellites specifically designed for refueling.
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Therefore what is claimed is: 1. A tool mounted on a first satellite for opening rotationally removable access components of a second satellite, the access components on the second satellite having rotatable and static features coaxially aligned along a first axis, comprising: a housing including a motor mounted in said housing, a gear shifter coupled to said motor, a wrench mounted in said housing including at least first and second adjustable wrench mechanisms coaxially align…
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- What does patent US9108747B2 cover?
- Herein is disclosed a tool, system and method for refueling on-orbit spacecraft. The tool and system are configured to allow for resupply of spacecraft configured to be propelled by either a bipropellant (oxidizer and fuel) or a monopropellant (typically hydrazine). The refueling tool is particularly suited for resupply of satellites not originally prepared for refueling but the system may also…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Macdonald Dettwiler & Associates Inc, Macdonald Dettwiler And Associates Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B64G4/00. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Aug 18 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).