Caging system
CA 1318647 C · Owner: Allen, Terry S. · Inventors: Wolke, Patrick J.; Allen, Terry S.
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A caging system is used in a magnetic platform which is mounted on a pointing system on a spacecraft. The magnetic platform supports a payload, and provides a frictionless support in all conditions. The caging system clamp the payload in a caged condition and provides a frictionless support in an uncaged condition. The caging system includes a plurality of caging actuators. Each caging actuator has an upper support structure which connects to a snubber member and, has a lower support structure which connects to a first ring and to a coaxial second ring for clamping the snubber member. A cylindrical cam member has a plurality of groove surfaces and the first and second rings respectively …
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- Granted June 1, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 1, 2010.
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