US3832040A
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Fixing device for a component of a system
Assignee: Engins Matra SA
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Filing: 1973-03-15
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Granted: 1974-08-27
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Expires: 1993-03-15
Abstract
Abstract The device comprises a plurality of thin elastic strips distributed at equal angular intervals on a circle centered on the axis of the component. The large surface of the strips is positioned in the plane tangential to the circle parallel to the axis of the component, each of said strips having a tightly securing connection to the support (or the component) and a universal connection to the component (or the support). The device is particularly useful for fixing a component of an optical system in a satellite.
Inventors
- 👤 J Ciabrini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:14
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01F; C01F5/00; C01F5/02; C01F5/06; C01F5/08; B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/64; F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/02; F16F15/04; F16F15/06; F16F15/073; F16M; F16M7/00; G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; B64G1/641
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
Device for fixing a component of a system with respect to a support, said component having an axis, comprising a plurality of thin elastic strips distributed at equal angular intervals on a reference circle centered on said axis of the component, the larger surface of each strip being positioned in a plane tangent to said circle and being parallel to said axis of the component, a first portion of each of said strips having securing means for tightly securing said first portion to the support or to the component and a second portion of each said strip spaced apart from said first portion having universal means for connection to the component or the support respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
Device for fixing a component of a system with respect to a support, said component having an axis, comprising a plurality of thin elastic strips distributed at equal angular intervals on a reference circle centered on said axis of the component, the larger surface of each strip being positioned in a plane tangent to said circle and being parallel to said axis of the component, a first portion of each of said strips having securing means for tightly securing said first portion to the support or to the component and a second portion of each said strip spaced apart from said first portion having universal means for connection to the component or the support respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
Device according to claim 1, wherein said first and second stip portions are terminal portions and said securing means comprises means for clamping said first strip portion against a surface of the support or of the component which is parallel to said axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Device according to claim 2, wherein said clamping means comprise screws or the like.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
Device according to claim 1, wherein the universal means is of the ball and socket type.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
Device according to claim 1, wherein said larger surface of each strip is rectangular.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
Device according to claim 1, wherein said larger surface of each strip has a flared shape from the end comprising a ball and socket type means towards the end having a tightly securing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
Device according to claim 1, wherein each strip has a constant thickness, except in its terminal portion having a ball and socket type means and which is thickened.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
110 words
Device for resiliently securing an optical component having an axis to a support, comprising at least three thin resilient elongated strips resiliently flexible in a first direction and substantially stiff in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, said strips being evenly distributed about said axis and all located at the same distance of said axis with said first direction directed radially to said axis, means tightly securing an end portion of each said strip to one of said support and said component, and universal joint means pivotally connecting a portion of each said strip remote from said end portion to the other of said component and said support.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
110 words
Device for resiliently securing an optical component having an axis to a support, comprising at least three thin resilient elongated strips resiliently flexible in a first direction and substantially stiff in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, said strips being evenly distributed about said axis and all located at the same distance of said axis with said first direction directed radially to said axis, means tightly securing an end portion of each said strip to one of said support and said component, and universal joint means pivotally connecting a portion of each said strip remote from said end portion to the other of said component and said support.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-08-26 | 1978-02-25 | 1978-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-26 | 1982-02-25 | 1982-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-26 | 1986-02-25 | 1986-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |