Two-section pop-up type multi-boxboard separating, locking and releasing device suitable for annular solar wing

By using a two-stage pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device, the locking and release of the inner and outer panels of the annular solar wing are achieved through the use of a clamping rod assembly and a two-stage separation spring. This solves the problem of resource space limitations in the existing technology and improves locking reliability and space utilization.

CN121134044APending Publication Date: 2025-12-16BEIJING INST OF SPACECRAFT SYST ENG
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Application Number
CN202511323226.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-16
Publication Date
2025-12-16

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Technical Problem

Existing solar panel locking and release devices cannot achieve simultaneous locking and directional release of multiple panels of the inner and outer casings of the annular solar panel, and are limited by resource space and have high design difficulty.

Method used

The device employs a two-stage pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release mechanism, including a pressure rod assembly, a buffer core assembly, and a two-stage separation spring. It achieves locking and releasing of multiple panels through a single pressure point, and utilizes a conical structure and an L-shaped bracket to enhance the locking effect.

Benefits of technology

It improves the reliability of locking and releasing, increases the space utilization of the clamping point, reduces the weight of the clamping device, and improves stability and reliability.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a two-section pop-up type multi-boxboard separating, locking and releasing device suitable for an annular solar wing, and belongs to the field of spacecraft solar wing mechanisms. Comprising four boxboard embedded parts, two fixed boxboard supports, a pressing rod spring, a pressing rod assembly, a two-section separation limiting cover, a buffer core assembly, two movable boxboard supports, a hot work separation nut assembly, a pressing seat, a two-section separation spring and a two-section separation support. According to the two-section pop-up type multi-box-plate separating, locking and releasing device, the technical defects that the installation space of a pressing point is narrow, enveloping is limited, and simultaneous locking of multiple box plates is completed through a single pressing point are overcome, the locking and releasing reliability is improved, the space utilization rate of the pressing point is increased, and the two-section pop-up type multi-box-plate separating, locking and releasing device is provided. The device is used for achieving the function of locking and releasing multiple box plates in all directions through a single pressing point of the annular solar wing. The locking and releasing functions of multiple box plates in all directions are achieved through the single pressing point of the annular solar wing, the locking and releasing reliability is improved, and the space utilization rate of the pressing point is increased.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of spacecraft solar panel mechanisms and relates to a two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device suitable for annular solar panels. Background Technology

[0002] Solar panels are crucial energy harvesting components for spacecraft, and their deployment and retraction reliability directly impacts the spacecraft's energy supply and normal operation. The deployment process of a ring-shaped solar panel generally consists of four stages: the retracted state, the deployment of the solar panel itself, the deployment of the first fold panel, and the deployment of the second fold panel. After the solar panel is deployed and locked, it operates normally to harvest solar energy.

[0003] Compared to ordinary rigid solar panels, annular solar panels have a smaller folded volume and a higher unfolding-to-fold ratio. Compared to circular solar panels, the annular solar panel's panels fold again, further reducing the folded volume. A challenge arises: multiple inner and outer panels of the annular solar panel need to be locked simultaneously, but the space between the panels is narrow, limiting the installation of multiple clamping seats and confining space. A locking mechanism is needed to achieve the simultaneous locking of multiple panels, presenting significant technical difficulties and design challenges.

[0004] The annular solar panel's enclosure mainly consists of an inner panel (movable and fixed) and an outer panel (movable and fixed). In the retracted state, the inner panel folds and closes to the outer panel, leaving a relatively narrow space between them. Under current design constraints, a two-section pop-out multi-panel separation, locking, and release device was designed and installed in the narrow space between the inner and outer panels (the gap between the panels is only 80mm).

[0005] Existing solar panel locking and release devices are all located in the center of the box panel structure, and the separation method is perpendicular to the box panel. They cannot achieve the locking and release function of locking multiple boxes at a single point and releasing multiple boxes in all directions. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem solved by this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and propose a two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device suitable for annular solar panels. This device enables the annular solar panel to complete the locking and release function of multiple panels in all directions with a single pressing point, thereby improving the reliability of locking and releasing and increasing the space utilization rate of the pressing point.

[0007] The solution of the present invention is:

[0008] A two-stage pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device suitable for annular solar panels includes 4 panel embedded parts, 2 fixed panel brackets, a clamping rod spring, a clamping rod assembly, a two-stage separation limit cover, a buffer core assembly, 2 movable panel brackets, a fire-resistant separation nut assembly, a clamping seat, a two-stage separation spring, and a two-stage separation support.

[0009] The clamping seat has a conical structure; the large end of the clamping seat is vertically mounted axially downwards on the side wall of the outer celestial body; two movable box plate supports are symmetrically mounted on the top of the clamping seat; two box plate embedded parts are horizontally symmetrically mounted on the outer walls of the two movable box plate supports; two fixed box plate supports are symmetrically positioned on the top of the movable box plate supports; a two-stage separation limiting cover is mounted on the top of the protrusion inside the two fixed box plate supports; a two-stage separation support is fitted onto the outer wall of the two-stage separation limiting cover, and the side wall of the two-stage separation support is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one of the fixed box plate supports; the other two box plate embedded parts are horizontally symmetrically mounted on the outer walls of the two fixed box plate supports. The top of the outer wall of the two fixed box plate supports; the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly is coaxially set in the inner cavity of the clamping seat; the clamping rod assembly is axially vertically set and passes through the two-stage separation limiting cover and the movable box plate support from top to bottom and extends into the clamping seat; the axial bottom end of the clamping rod assembly is connected to the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly; the buffer core assembly is filled between the inner wall of the two-stage separation limiting cover and the outer wall of the clamping rod assembly; the clamping rod spring is sleeved on the top outer wall of the clamping rod assembly to clamp the two-stage separation limiting cover; the two-stage separation spring is sleeved on the top outer wall of the two-stage separation limiting cover to clamp the two-stage separation support.

[0010] In the above-mentioned two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device applicable to the annular solar fin, the fixed panel bracket has an L-shaped cross-section; both fixed panel brackets have their vertical walls located on the outside, with their horizontal sides pointing towards the clamping rod assembly.

[0011] In the above-mentioned two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device applicable to the annular solar panel, the horizontal end of the fixed panel bracket is inclined upward and protrudes; the protrusions of the two fixed panel brackets form an upward angle structure, which is pressed by the conical frame at the bottom of the two-section separation limiting cover to achieve locking of the two fixed panel brackets.

[0012] In the aforementioned two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device applicable to the annular solar panel, the top of the clamping rod assembly is provided with a circumferential flange structure; the top of the clamping rod spring contacts the lower surface of the flange of the clamping rod assembly; and the bottom of the clamping rod spring contacts the upper surface of the two-section separation limiting cover.

[0013] In the above-mentioned two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device applicable to the annular solar panel, the top of the two-section separation limiting cover is provided with a circumferential flange structure; the top of the two-section separation spring contacts the lower surface of the flange of the two-section separation limiting cover; and the bottom of the two-section separation spring contacts the upper surface of the two-section separation support.

[0014] In the aforementioned two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device applicable to the annular solar wing, the upper left panel embedded part is embedded in the fixed plate of the inner panel of the outer annular solar wing; the lower left panel embedded part is embedded in the movable plate of the inner panel of the outer annular solar wing; the upper right panel embedded part is embedded in the fixed plate of the outer panel of the outer annular solar wing; and the lower right panel embedded part is embedded in the movable plate of the outer panel of the outer annular solar wing.

[0015] Two fixed box plate brackets are connected to the fixed plates of the inner box plate and the outer box plate of the outer annular solar wing respectively by bolts; two movable box plate brackets are connected to the movable plates of the inner box plate and the outer box plate of the outer annular solar wing respectively by bolts.

[0016] In the above-mentioned two-section pop-out multi-box plate separation locking and release device applicable to the annular solar fin, when the outer annular solar fin is retracted, the clamping rod assembly, under the action of the locking torque, sequentially presses the clamping rod spring, the two-section separation spring, the two-section separation limit cover, the fixed box plate bracket and the movable box plate bracket onto the clamping seat from top to bottom; the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly locks the thread at the end of the clamping rod assembly;

[0017] With the outer annular solar fin deployed, the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly releases the end of the clamping rod assembly; the clamping rod spring and the second-stage separation spring release and unfold; the clamping rod assembly pops out under the action of the clamping rod spring and the second-stage separation spring and stays on the buffer core assembly; the second-stage separation limit cover pops up under the action of the second-stage separation spring, releasing the fixed box plate bracket and the movable box plate bracket; the fixed plate of the inner box plate of the outer annular solar fin, the movable plate of the inner box plate of the outer annular solar fin, the fixed plate of the outer box plate of the outer annular solar fin, and the movable plate of the outer box plate of the outer annular solar fin are all released from constraints, and the locking and releasing device is fully unlocked.

[0018] In the aforementioned two-section pop-out multi-box panel separation and locking release device applicable to annular solar arrays, when the solar array body is deployed and in the star-separated state, the two-section pop-out multi-box panel separation and locking release device separates into two parts: the box panel part and the pyrotechnic part. As the solar array body deploys, the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly in the clamping seat releases the end of the clamping rod assembly, and the clamping rod spring releases its elastic potential energy, popping the clamping rod assembly out. The second-section separation spring releases its elastic potential energy, popping out the second-section separation limit cover. The buffer core assembly provides buffering and limiting for the clamping rod assembly. The second-section separation support provides buffering and limiting for the second-section separation limit cover. A hard limit is provided; the fixed plate of the inner box panel of the outer annular solar wing, the movable plate of the inner box panel of the outer annular solar wing, the fixed plate of the outer box panel of the outer annular solar wing, and the movable plate of the outer box panel of the outer annular solar wing are attached together; the box panel embedded parts, the fixed box panel brackets, and the movable box panel brackets leave the surface of the outer planet as a whole with the outer annular solar wing; the clamping rod of the two-section pop-out multi-box panel separation locking release device is released by the pyrotechnic separation nut, and the outer annular solar wing is separated from the side wall of the outer planet as a whole; the locking release device follows the inner and outer box panels to separate from the clamping seat, and the inner and outer box panels are no longer bound by the clamping rod and are in a free state.

[0019] In the aforementioned two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device applicable to the annular solar fin, when the outer annular solar fin unfolds with one fold of the pan, the inner and outer pans are separated, and the two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device separates into three parts: the inner pan, the outer pan, and the pyrotechnic component. The inner pan includes a pan embedding part, a fixed pan bracket, and a movable pan bracket; the outer pan includes a pan embedding part, a fixed pan bracket, and a movable pan bracket; the pyrotechnic component includes a clamping seat and a pyrotechnic separation nut assembly. As the outer annular solar fin unfolds with one fold, the inner and outer pans separate; the clamping rod spring, clamping rod assembly, two-section separation limit cover, buffer core assembly, two-section separation spring, and two-section separation support separate along with the outer pan.

[0020] In the above-mentioned two-section pop-out multi-box panel separation locking and release device applicable to the annular solar wing, when the outer annular solar wing's two-fold wing surface is unfolded, in the state of the movable plate and the fixed plate being separated, the two-section pop-out multi-box panel separation locking and release device is separated into five parts, namely the fixed inner box panel part, the movable inner box panel part, the fixed outer box panel part, the movable outer box panel part, and the pyrotechnic part.

[0021] The fixed inner box panel includes box panel embedded parts and fixed box panel brackets; the movable inner box panel includes box panel embedded parts and movable box panel brackets; the fixed outer box panel includes box panel embedded parts and fixed box panel brackets; the movable outer box panel includes box panel embedded parts and movable box panel brackets; the pyrotechnic components include clamping seats and pyrotechnic separation nut assemblies.

[0022] As the outer annular solar panel unfolds, the fixed and movable ends of the inner box panel separate with the wing surface, and the fixed and movable ends of the outer box panel separate with the wing surface; the clamping rod spring, clamping rod assembly, two-stage separation limit cover, buffer core assembly, two-stage separation spring and two-stage separation support move with the outer box panel fixed plate, and the two-stage pop-up multi-box panel separation locking and release device completely separates.

[0023] The advantages of this invention compared to the prior art are:

[0024] (1) This invention innovatively proposes a two-stage pop-out type multi-box plate separation locking and release device. Based on the existing clamping rod spring design, two separation springs are added. Multiple boxes are locked at the same time through a single clamping point, and multiple boxes can be released in all directions. It has the advantages of reliable locking and high space utilization.

[0025] (2) This invention solves the problem of narrow space between the inner and outer boxes of the annular solar panel and the need for multiple boxes to be pressed together, ensuring that pressing multiple boxes at a single point does not hinder the realization of the lateral separation function of the boxes.

[0026] (3) The present invention reduces the number of pressing points of the annular solar panel, reduces the weight of the pressing device, and improves the stability and reliability of the pressing device. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is an overall cross-sectional view of the two-section pop-out multi-box plate separation locking and release device of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the retracted state of the two-section pop-out multi-box plate separation locking and release device of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded state of the two-section pop-out multi-box plate separation locking and release device of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolding process of the two-section pop-out multi-box plate separation locking and release device of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation position of the two-section pop-out multi-box plate separation locking and release device of the present invention on the annular solar panel;

[0032] Figure 6a This is a schematic diagram of the locking state of the multi-panel separation locking and release device during the deployment of the annular solar panel;

[0033] Figure 6b This is a schematic diagram of the separation state of the star body during the deployment of the annular solar array using the multi-panel separation locking and release device.

[0034] Figure 6cThis is a schematic diagram of the separation state of the inner and outer panels of the multi-panel separation locking and release device during the deployment of the annular solar panel.

[0035] Figure 6d This is a schematic diagram showing the separation state of the movable plate and fixed plate of the multi-panel separation locking and release device during the deployment of the annular solar fin. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0037] This invention provides a two-section pop-out multi-panel separation, locking, and release device suitable for annular solar panels. It overcomes the technical shortcomings of limited installation space at the clamping point and the inability to simultaneously lock multiple panels at a single clamping point. It improves the reliability of locking and releasing, and increases the utilization rate of clamping point space. This invention provides a two-section pop-out multi-panel separation, locking, and release device for realizing the function of locking and releasing multiple panels in all directions at a single clamping point of annular solar panels.

[0038] Suitable for two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release devices for annular solar panels, such as... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the system specifically includes four embedded box panels 1, two fixed box panel brackets 2, a clamping rod spring 3, a clamping rod assembly 4, a two-stage separation limiting cover 5, a buffer core assembly 6, two movable box panel brackets 7, a fire-resistant separation nut assembly 8, a clamping seat 9, a two-stage separation spring 10, and a two-stage separation support 11. The clamping seat 9 has a conical structure; the clamping seat 9 is vertically mounted axially downwards on the outer side wall of the outer celestial body; the two movable box panel brackets 7 are symmetrically mounted on the top of the clamping seat 9; two embedded box panels 1 are horizontally symmetrically mounted on the outer side wall of the two movable box panel brackets 7; two fixed box panel brackets 2 are symmetrically positioned on the top of the movable box panel brackets 7; the two-stage separation limiting cover 5 is mounted on the top of the protrusion inside the two fixed box panel brackets 2; the two-stage separation support 11 is fitted onto the outer wall of the two-stage separation limiting cover 5, and the side wall of the two-stage separation support 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one of the fixed box panel brackets 2; the other two embedded box panels 1 are horizontally symmetrically mounted on the two… The top of the outer wall of the fixed box plate bracket 2; the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly 8 is coaxially arranged in the inner cavity of the clamping seat 9; the clamping rod assembly 4 is axially vertically arranged and passes through the two-stage separation limiting cover 5 and the movable box plate bracket 7 from top to bottom and extends into the clamping seat 9; the axial bottom end of the clamping rod assembly 4 is connected to the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly 8; the buffer core assembly 6 is filled between the inner wall of the two-stage separation limiting cover 5 and the outer wall of the clamping rod assembly 4; the clamping rod spring 3 is fitted on the top outer wall of the clamping rod assembly 4 to clamp the two-stage separation limiting cover 5; the two-stage separation spring 10 is fitted on the top outer wall of the two-stage separation limiting cover 5 to clamp the two-stage separation support 11.

[0039] The fixed panel bracket 2 has an L-shaped cross-section; both fixed panel brackets 2 have their vertical walls located on the outer side, with their horizontal edges pointing towards the clamping rod assembly 4. The horizontal ends of the fixed panel brackets 2 protrude upwards; the protrusions of the two fixed panel brackets 2 form an upward angle structure, which is pressed by the conical frame at the bottom of the two-section separation limiting cover 5, thereby locking the two fixed panel brackets 2.

[0040] The top of the clamping rod assembly 4 is provided with a circumferential flange structure; the top of the clamping rod spring 3 contacts the lower surface of the flange of the clamping rod assembly 4; the bottom of the clamping rod spring 3 contacts the upper surface of the two-stage separation limiting cover 5. The top of the two-stage separation limiting cover 5 is provided with a circumferential flange structure; the top of the two-stage separation spring 10 contacts the lower surface of the flange of the two-stage separation limiting cover 5; the bottom of the two-stage separation spring 10 contacts the upper surface of the two-stage separation support 11.

[0041] The upper left embedded part 1 is embedded in the fixed plate of the inner box panel of the outer annular solar wing; the lower left embedded part 1 is embedded in the movable plate of the inner box panel of the outer annular solar wing; the upper right embedded part 1 is embedded in the fixed plate of the outer box panel of the outer annular solar wing; and the lower right embedded part 1 is embedded in the movable plate of the outer box panel of the outer annular solar wing. Two fixed box panel brackets 2 are connected to the fixed plates of the inner and outer boxes of the outer annular solar wing respectively by bolts; two movable box panel brackets 7 are connected to the movable plates of the inner and outer boxes of the outer annular solar wing respectively by bolts.

[0042] like Figure 4 As shown, the deployment process of the annular solar array is generally divided into four stages, including the folded state, the deployment of the solar array body, the deployment of the first fold box plate, and the deployment of the second fold wing surface. After the solar array is deployed and locked, it can work normally to obtain solar energy.

[0043] like Figure 5 As shown, the box panel of the annular solar panel is mainly composed of an inner box panel that is movable and fixed, and an outer box panel that is movable and fixed. In the retracted state, the inner box panel folds and closes to the outer box panel, and there is a relatively narrow space between the inner and outer box panels. Two pop-out multi-box panel separation locking and release devices are installed between the inner and outer box panels.

[0044] like Figure 6a As shown, when the external annular solar fin is retracted, the clamping rod assembly 4, under the action of the locking torque, sequentially presses the clamping rod spring 3, the two-stage separation spring 10, the two-stage separation limit cover 5, the fixed box plate bracket 2, and the movable box plate bracket 7 onto the clamping seat 9 from top to bottom; the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly 8 locks the threaded end of the clamping rod assembly 4.

[0045] When the external annular solar wing is deployed, the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly 8 releases the end of the clamping rod assembly 4; the clamping rod spring 3 and the two-stage separation spring 10 are released and deployed; the clamping rod assembly 4 pops out under the action of the clamping rod spring 3 and the two-stage separation spring 10 and stays on the buffer core assembly 6; the two-stage separation limit cover 5 pops up under the action of the two-stage separation spring 10, releasing the fixed box plate bracket 2 and the movable box plate bracket 7; the fixed plate of the inner box plate of the external annular solar wing, the movable plate of the inner box plate of the external annular solar wing, the fixed plate of the outer box plate of the external annular solar wing, and the movable plate of the outer box plate of the external annular solar wing are all released from constraints, and the locking and releasing device is fully unlocked.

[0046] like Figure 6b As shown, when the solar wing body deploys, in the separated state of the celestial body, the two-section pop-out multi-box plate separation locking and release device separates into two parts, namely the box plate part and the pyrotechnic part; as the solar wing body deploys, the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly 8 in the clamping seat 9 releases the end of the clamping rod assembly 4, the clamping rod spring 3 releases elastic potential energy, and pops the clamping rod assembly 4 out; the second-section separation spring 10 releases elastic potential energy, and pops the second-section separation limiting cover 5 out; the buffer core assembly 6 provides buffer limiting for the clamping rod assembly 4; the second-section separation support 11 provides hard limiting for the second-section separation limiting cover 5; external The fixed plate of the inner box panel of the annular solar wing, the movable plate of the inner box panel of the outer annular solar wing, the fixed plate of the outer box panel of the outer annular solar wing, and the movable plate of the outer box panel of the outer annular solar wing are attached together; the box panel embedded part 1, the fixed box panel bracket 2, and the movable box panel bracket 7 leave the surface of the outer planet as a whole with the outer annular solar wing; the clamping rod of the two-section pop-out multi-box panel separation locking release device is released by the pyrotechnic separation nut, and the outer annular solar wing is separated from the side wall of the outer planet as a whole; the locking release device follows the inner and outer box panels to separate from the clamping seat 9 as a whole, and the inner and outer box panels are no longer bound by the clamping rod and are in a free state.

[0047] like Figure 6c As shown, when the outer annular solar panel unfolds, the inner and outer panels are separated, and the two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device separates into three parts: the inner panel part, the outer panel part, and the pyrotechnic part. The inner panel part includes a panel embedded part 1, a fixed panel bracket 2, and a movable panel bracket 7. The outer panel part includes a panel embedded part 1, a fixed panel bracket 2, and a movable panel bracket 7. The pyrotechnic part includes a clamping seat 9 and a pyrotechnic separation nut assembly 8. As the outer annular solar panel unfolds, the inner and outer panels separate. The clamping rod spring 3, the clamping rod assembly 4, the two-section separation limit cover 5, the buffer core assembly 6, the two-section separation spring 10, and the two-section separation support 11 separate along with the outer panel.

[0048] like Figure 6dAs shown, when the outer annular solar panel's two-fold wing surface unfolds, in the separated state of the movable and fixed plates, the two-section pop-out multi-box plate separation and locking release device separates into five parts: the fixed inner box plate part, the movable inner box plate part, the fixed outer box plate part, the movable outer box plate part, and the pyrotechnic part. The fixed inner box plate part includes a box plate embedded part 1 and a fixed box plate bracket 2; the movable inner box plate part includes a box plate embedded part 1 and a movable box plate bracket 7; the fixed outer box plate part includes a box plate embedded part 1 and a fixed box plate bracket 2; the movable outer box plate part includes a box plate embedded part 1 and a movable box plate bracket 7; the pyrotechnic part includes a clamping seat 9 and a pyrotechnic separation nut assembly 8.

[0049] As the outer annular solar panel unfolds, the fixed and movable ends of the inner box panel separate with the wing surface, and the fixed and movable ends of the outer box panel separate with the wing surface; the clamping rod spring 3, clamping rod assembly 4, two-stage separation limit cover 5, buffer core assembly 6, two-stage separation spring 10, and two-stage separation support 11 move with the outer box panel fixed plate, and the two-stage pop-up multi-box panel separation locking and release device completely separates.

[0050] When the two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device is released from the pressed state, the movable panel (inner and outer) and the fixed panel (inner and outer) separate. The locking and release device completely separates along with the wing surface. The locking and release process is matched with each stage of the annular solar wing deployment process, so that the annular solar wing can complete the multi-panel locking and release function in all directions with a single pressing point.

[0051] This invention innovatively proposes a two-stage pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device. Based on the existing clamping rod spring design, two separation springs are added. Multiple panels can be locked simultaneously through a single clamping point, and multiple panels can be released in all directions. It has the advantages of reliable locking and high space utilization.

[0052] This invention solves the problem of limited space between the inner and outer panels of the annular solar array, which necessitates the clamping of multiple panels, ensuring that single-point clamping of multiple panels does not hinder the lateral separation function of the panels. This invention reduces the number of clamping points on the annular solar array, lightens the weight of the clamping device, and improves the stability and reliability of the clamping device.

[0053] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make possible changes and modifications to the technical solutions of the present invention by utilizing the methods and techniques disclosed above without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solutions of the present invention shall fall within the protection scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. A two-section pop-out multi-panel separation, locking, and release device suitable for annular solar panels, characterized in that: It includes 4 box plate embedded parts (1), 2 fixed box plate brackets (2), pressure rod spring (3), pressure rod assembly (4), two-stage separation limit cover (5), buffer core assembly (6), 2 movable box plate brackets (7), fire-resistant separation nut assembly (8), pressure seat (9), two-stage separation spring (10) and two-stage separation support (11); Among them, the clamping seat (9) is a conical structure; the large end of the clamping seat (9) is vertically installed on the outer side wall of the star with the axial direction downward; two movable box plate brackets (7) are symmetrically installed on the top of the clamping seat (9); two box plate embedded parts (1) are horizontally symmetrically installed on the outer side wall of the two movable box plate brackets (7); two fixed box plate brackets (2) are symmetrically set on the top of the movable box plate brackets (7); the two-stage separation limiting cover (5) is installed on the top of the protrusion inside the two fixed box plate brackets (2); the two-stage separation support (11) is fitted on the outer wall of the two-stage separation limiting cover (5), and the side wall of the two-stage separation support (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one of the fixed box plate brackets (2); the other two box plate embedded parts (1) are horizontally symmetrically installed on the two fixed box plate brackets (7). The top of the outer wall of the box plate bracket (2); the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly (8) is coaxially set in the inner cavity of the pressure seat (9); the pressure rod assembly (4) is axially vertically set and passes through the two-stage separation limiting cover (5) and the movable box plate bracket (7) from top to bottom and extends into the pressure seat (9); the axial bottom end of the pressure rod assembly (4) is connected to the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly (8); the buffer core assembly (6) is filled between the inner wall of the two-stage separation limiting cover (5) and the outer wall of the pressure rod assembly (4); the pressure rod spring (3) is fitted on the top outer wall of the pressure rod assembly (4) to achieve the pressing of the two-stage separation limiting cover (5); the two-stage separation spring (10) is fitted on the top outer wall of the two-stage separation limiting cover (5) to achieve the pressing of the two-stage separation support (11).

2. The two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device for annular solar panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed box plate bracket (2) has an L-shaped cross section; both fixed box plate brackets (2) have their upright walls located on the outside, with their horizontal sides pointing towards the clamping rod assembly (4).

3. The two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device for annular solar panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The horizontal end of the fixed box plate bracket (2) is inclined upward and protrudes; the protrusions of the two fixed box plate brackets (2) form an upward angle structure, which is pressed by the conical frame at the bottom of the two-section separation limiting cover (5) to lock the two fixed box plate brackets (2).

4. The two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device for annular solar panels according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the clamping rod assembly (4) is provided with a circumferential flange structure; the top of the clamping rod spring (3) contacts the lower surface of the flange of the clamping rod assembly (4); the bottom of the clamping rod spring (3) contacts the upper surface of the two-stage separation limiting cover (5).

5. The two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device for annular solar panels according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the two-stage separation limiting cover (5) is provided with a circumferential flange structure; the top of the two-stage separation spring (10) is in contact with the lower surface of the flange of the two-stage separation limiting cover (5); the bottom of the two-stage separation spring (10) is in contact with the upper surface of the two-stage separation support (11).

6. The two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device for annular solar panels according to claim 5, characterized in that: The box plate embedded part (1) located at the upper left is embedded in the fixing plate of the inner box plate of the outer annular solar fin; The box plate embedded part (1) located at the lower left is embedded in the movable plate of the inner box plate of the outer annular solar wing; the box plate embedded part (1) located at the upper right is embedded in the fixed plate of the outer box plate of the outer annular solar wing. The box plate embedded part (1) located at the lower right is embedded in the movable plate of the outer ring solar panel; Two fixed box plate brackets (2) are connected to the fixing plate of the inner box plate of the outer annular solar wing and the fixing plate of the outer box plate of the outer annular solar wing respectively by bolts; Two movable box plate brackets (7) are connected to the movable plate of the inner box plate of the outer annular solar wing and the movable plate of the outer box plate of the outer annular solar wing respectively by bolts.

7. The two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device for annular solar panels according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the external annular solar fin is retracted, the clamping rod assembly (4) presses the clamping rod spring (3), the two-stage separation spring (10), the two-stage separation limit cover (5), the fixed box plate bracket (2) and the movable box plate bracket (7) onto the clamping seat (9) in sequence from top to bottom under the action of the locking torque; the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly (8) locks the threaded end of the clamping rod assembly (4); When the outer annular solar wing is in the deployed state, the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly (8) releases the end of the clamping rod assembly (4); the clamping rod spring (3) and the two-stage separation spring (10) are released and deployed; the clamping rod assembly (4) pops out and stays on the buffer core assembly (6) under the action of the clamping rod spring (3) and the two-stage separation spring (10); the two-stage separation limit cover (5) pops up under the action of the two-stage separation spring (10), releasing the fixed box plate bracket (2) and the movable box plate bracket (7); the fixed plate of the inner box plate of the outer annular solar wing, the movable plate of the inner box plate of the outer annular solar wing, the fixed plate of the outer box plate of the outer annular solar wing, and the movable plate of the outer box plate of the outer annular solar wing are all released from their constraints, and the locking and releasing device is fully unlocked.

8. The two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device for annular solar panels according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the solar wing body deploys, in the separated state, the two-section pop-out multi-box plate separation locking and release device separates into two parts, namely the box plate part and the pyrotechnic part; as the solar wing body deploys, the pyrotechnic separation nut assembly (8) in the pressure seat (9) releases the end of the pressure rod assembly (4), the pressure rod spring (3) releases elastic potential energy, and pops out the pressure rod assembly (4); the second-section separation spring (10) releases elastic potential energy, and pops out the second-section separation limit cover (5); the buffer core assembly (6) provides buffer limit for the pressure rod assembly (4); the second-section separation support (11) provides buffer limit for the second-section separation limit cover (5). Hard limit; the fixed plate of the inner box panel of the outer annular solar wing, the movable plate of the inner box panel of the outer annular solar wing, the fixed plate of the outer box panel of the outer annular solar wing, and the movable plate of the outer box panel of the outer annular solar wing are attached together; the box panel embedded part (1), the fixed box panel bracket (2) and the movable box panel bracket (7) leave the surface of the outer star as the outer annular solar wing is as a whole; the clamping rod of the two-section pop-out multi-box panel separation locking release device is released by the pyrotechnic separation nut, and the outer annular solar wing is as a whole separated from the side wall of the outer star; the locking release device follows the inner and outer box panels as a whole to separate from the clamping seat (9), and the inner and outer box panels are no longer bound by the clamping rod and are in a free state.

9. The two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device for annular solar panels according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the outer annular solar panel unfolds, the inner and outer panels are separated. The two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device is divided into three parts: the inner panel part, the outer panel part, and the pyrotechnic part. The inner panel part includes a panel embedded part (1), a fixed panel bracket (2), and a movable panel bracket (7). The outer panel part includes a panel embedded part (1), a fixed panel bracket (2), and a movable panel bracket (7). The pyrotechnic part includes a clamping seat (9) and a pyrotechnic separation nut assembly (8). As the outer annular solar panel unfolds, the inner and outer panels separate. The clamping rod spring (3), the clamping rod assembly (4), the two-section separation limit cover (5), the buffer core assembly (6), the two-section separation spring (10), and the two-section separation support (11) separate with the outer panel.

10. The two-section pop-out multi-panel separation locking and release device for annular solar panels according to claim 9, characterized in that: When the external annular solar panel unfolds its two-fold wing surface, in the state of separation of the movable plate and the fixed plate, the two-section pop-out multi-box plate separation locking and release device separates into five parts, namely the fixed inner box plate part, the movable inner box plate part, the fixed outer box plate part, the movable outer box plate part, and the pyrotechnic part. The fixed inner box panel includes a box panel embedded part (1) and a fixed box panel bracket (2); the movable inner box panel includes a box panel embedded part (1) and a movable box panel bracket (7); the fixed outer box panel includes a box panel embedded part (1) and a fixed box panel bracket (2); the movable outer box panel includes a box panel embedded part (1) and a movable box panel bracket (7); the pyrotechnic part includes a clamping seat (9) and a pyrotechnic separation nut assembly (8); As the outer annular solar panel unfolds, the fixed and movable ends of the inner box panel separate with the wing surface, and the fixed and movable ends of the outer box panel separate with the wing surface; the clamping rod spring (3), clamping rod assembly (4), two-stage separation limit cover (5), buffer core assembly (6), two-stage separation spring (10) and two-stage separation support (11) move with the outer box panel fixed plate, and the two-stage pop-up multi-box panel separation locking and release device is completely separated.