Flexible substrate structure for satellite

Abstract

The utility model provides a flexible substrate structure for satellites, and relates to the technical field of aerospace. Comprising at least two flexible substrates for satellites and an interconnection structure for connecting two adjacent flexible substrates for satellites; the interconnection structure comprises a first connecting part arranged on one satellite flexible substrate, a second connecting part arranged on the other satellite flexible substrate, and a connecting piece used for connecting the first connecting part and the second connecting part. According to the utility model, the interconnection structure used for connecting two adjacent flexible substrates for satellites is arranged, so that the two adjacent flexible substrates for satellites are interconnected in a detachable and convenient-to-install matching mode, and the installation of independent hinge members is canceled; according to the invention, the lightweight, flattening and space utilization rate of the interconnection mode of the flexible substrate for the satellite can be improved, and the production, processing and installation speeds are improved through the optimization of the structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of aerospace, and in particular relates to a satellite flexible substrate structure. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the satellite industry, the requirements of satellites for space high-power energy systems are also increasing. As the main power source for satellites, the interconnection structure of the existing satellite flexible substrate cannot meet the current satellite requirements for space high-power energy systems. How to ensure the reliability of the interconnection method while reducing production and launch costs, and make the satellite flexible substrate interconnection method more lightweight, flat, and space-efficient, has become a major issue for satellite battery components.

[0003] In the existing technology, a separate rigid hinge component is installed between the satellite flexible substrates. This method will increase the weight of the entire solar cell array, and the rigid hinge component has a large protrusion, which cannot achieve the purpose of higher lightness, flatness, and space utilization. In addition, the installation process is relatively cumbersome, and the production, processing, and manufacturing speed is slow. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a satellite flexible substrate structure, comprising at least two satellite flexible substrates and an interconnection structure for connecting two adjacent satellite flexible substrates; the interconnection structure comprises a first connection portion arranged on one of the satellite flexible substrates, a second connection portion arranged on the other satellite flexible substrate, and a connector for interconnecting the first connection portion and the second connection portion.

[0005] Optionally, the first connection portion includes a plurality of first connection structural members spaced apart from each other along the bending axis direction of the flexible array substrate;

[0006] The second connection portion includes a plurality of second connection structural members spaced apart from each other along the bending axis direction of the flexible array substrate;

[0007] A single second connecting structure is disposed between two adjacent first connecting structures or a single first connecting structure is disposed between two adjacent second connecting structures;

[0008] The connecting piece includes a pin and a locking piece. A limiting ring is provided at one end of the pin, an external thread is provided on the outer surface of the other end of the pin, and the locking piece is configured as a nut structure spirally connected to the external thread.

[0009] Optionally, a single first connection structure is integrally formed with the star flexible substrate, and the single first connection structure is formed by bending the star flexible substrate along its bending axis direction;

[0010] The single second connection structure is integrally formed with the star flexible substrate and the single second connection structure is formed by bending the star flexible substrate along the bending axis direction;

[0011] The connecting member is configured as a rigid structural member.

[0012] Optionally, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are both configured as connecting structures integrally formed with the satellite flexible substrate, and the connecting member is configured as a flexible U-shaped clamping structure, the first inner plane of the U-shaped clamping structure is fixedly connected to the first connecting portion, and the second inner plane of the U-shaped clamping structure is fixedly connected to the second connecting portion, so as to realize the connection between two adjacent satellite flexible substrates.

[0013] Optionally, the U-shaped holding structure and the first connecting portion, as well as the U-shaped holding structure and the second connecting portion, are fixedly connected to each other by adhesion.

[0014] Optionally, the first connection portion includes a first connection end and a second connection end connected to each other, and the second connection portion includes a third connection end and a fourth connection end connected to each other;

[0015] The first connection end is configured as a U-shaped structure including a first inner side surface, a second inner side surface and a third inner side surface connected to each other in sequence, wherein the first inner side surface and the third inner side surface are respectively connected to two end surfaces of one of the satellite flexible substrates that are parallel to each other, and the second inner side surface is connected to the second connection end;

[0016] The third connection end is configured as a U-shaped structure including a fourth inner side surface, a fifth inner side surface and a sixth inner side surface connected to each other in sequence, wherein the fourth inner side surface and the sixth inner side surface are respectively connected to two end surfaces of another satellite flexible substrate that are parallel to each other, and the fifth inner side surface is connected to the fourth connection end;

[0017] The second connection end and the fourth connection end are connected to each other through a connecting piece to form a hinge structure.

[0018] Optionally, the first inner side surface and the satellite flexible substrate, the third inner side surface and the satellite flexible substrate, the fourth inner side surface and the satellite flexible substrate, and the sixth inner side surface and the satellite flexible substrate are fixedly connected to each other by adhesion.

[0019] Optionally, the connecting member includes a pin and a locking member, a limiting ring is provided at one end of the pin, an external thread is provided on the outer surface of the other end of the pin, and the locking member is configured as a nut structure spirally connected to the external thread.

[0020] Optionally, the first connecting portion includes a plurality of first mounting holes spaced apart from each other along the bending axis direction of the flexible array substrate, the second connecting portion includes a plurality of second mounting holes spaced apart from each other along the bending axis direction of the flexible array substrate, the connecting member includes a flexible annular structure member having a plurality of open grooves, a single first mounting hole and a single second mounting hole and a single flexible annular structure member are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and a single flexible annular structure member passes through the corresponding single first mounting hole and the single second mounting hole in sequence, thereby realizing the mutual connection of two adjacent satellite flexible substrates.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The utility model provides an interconnection structure for connecting two adjacent satellite flexible substrates, so that the two adjacent satellite flexible substrates are interconnected in a detachable and easy-to-install matching manner, and the installation of a separate hinge component is eliminated, so that the lightness, flatness and space utilization of the satellite flexible substrate interconnection method can be improved, and the speed of production, processing and installation is improved through structural optimization.

[0023] In addition to the above-described purposes, features and advantages, the present invention has other purposes, features and advantages. The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The drawings constituting a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a satellite flexible substrate structure in Embodiment 1 of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a satellite flexible substrate structure in Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A top view of the middle connecting member;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a satellite flexible substrate structure in Embodiment 3 of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of the first connecting portion;

[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 4A schematic structural diagram of the second connecting portion;

[0031] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of a satellite flexible substrate structure in Example 4 of the utility model.

[0032] in:

[0033] 1. Satellite flexible substrate, 2. Interconnection structure, 2.1. First connection part, 2.2. Second connection part, 2.3. Connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model clearer and easier to understand, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the drawings of the utility model are all simplified and use non-precise proportions, which are only used to conveniently and clearly assist in explaining the implementation of the utility model; the "number" mentioned in the utility model is not limited to the specific number in the examples in the accompanying drawings; the directions or positional relationships indicated by "front", "middle", "back", "left", "right", "up", "down", "top", "bottom", "middle", etc. mentioned in the utility model are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings of the utility model, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific direction, nor can it be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0035] Embodiment 1:

[0036] See also Figure 1 As shown, the utility model provides a satellite flexible substrate structure, including at least two satellite flexible substrates 1 and an interconnection structure 2 for connecting two adjacent satellite flexible substrates 1; the interconnection structure 2 includes a first connection part 2.1 arranged on one of the satellite flexible substrates 1, a second connection part 2.2 arranged on the other satellite flexible substrate 1, and a connection member 2.3 for connecting the first connection part 2.1 and the second connection part 2.2 to each other. It should be noted that, in addition to the above structure, other structures of the flexible substrate structure refer to the prior art.

[0037] Preferably, the first connecting portion 2.1 includes a plurality of first connecting structures that are spaced apart from each other along the bending axis direction of the flexible array substrate, the second connecting portion 2.2 includes a plurality of second connecting structures that are spaced apart from each other along the bending axis direction of the flexible array substrate, and a single second connecting structure is arranged between two adjacent first connecting structures or a single first connecting structure is arranged between two adjacent second connecting structures, the connecting member 2.3 includes a pin and a locking member, a limiting ring is provided at one end of the pin, an external thread is provided on the outer surface of the other end of the pin, and the locking member is arranged as a nut structure spirally connected to the external thread.

[0038] Further preferably, the single first connection structure is integrally formed with the star flexible substrate 1 and the single first connection structure is formed by bending the star flexible substrate 1 along the bending axis direction thereof;

[0039] The single second connection structure is integrally formed with the star flexible substrate 1 and the single second connection structure is formed by bending the star flexible substrate 1 along the bending axis direction thereof;

[0040] The connecting member 2.3 is preferably configured as a rigid structural member.

[0041] Embodiment 2:

[0042] The difference between the technical solution described in Example 1 is that, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first connection part 2.1 and the second connection part 2.2 are both configured as connection structures integrally formed with the satellite flexible substrate 1, and the connection member 2.3 is configured as a flexible U-shaped clamping structure member, the first inner plane of the U-shaped clamping structure member is fixedly connected to the first connection part 2.1, and the second inner plane of the U-shaped clamping structure member is fixedly connected to the second connection part 2.2, so as to realize the connection between two adjacent satellite flexible substrates 1.

[0043] Further preferably, the U-shaped holding structure and the first connecting portion 2.1 as well as the U-shaped holding structure and the second connecting portion 2.2 are fixedly connected to each other by adhesion.

[0044] Embodiment 3:

[0045] The difference between the technical solution described in Example 1 is that, see Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the first connection portion 2.1 includes a first connection end and a second connection end connected to each other, and the second connection portion 2.2 includes a third connection end and a fourth connection end connected to each other;

[0046] The first connection end is preferably configured as a U-shaped structure including a first inner side surface, a second inner side surface and a third inner side surface connected to each other in sequence, wherein the first inner side surface and the third inner side surface are respectively connected to two end surfaces of one of the satellite flexible substrates 1 that are parallel to each other, and the second inner side surface is connected to the second connection end;

[0047] The third connection end is preferably configured as a U-shaped structure including a fourth inner side surface, a fifth inner side surface and a sixth inner side surface connected to each other in sequence, wherein the fourth inner side surface and the sixth inner side surface are respectively connected to two end surfaces of another satellite flexible substrate 1 that are parallel to each other, and the fifth inner side surface is connected to the fourth connection end;

[0048] The second connection end and the fourth connection end are connected to each other via a connection piece 2.3 to form a hinge structure.

[0049] Further preferably, the first inner side surface and the satellite flexible substrate 1, the third inner side surface and the satellite flexible substrate 1, the fourth inner side surface and the satellite flexible substrate 1, and the sixth inner side surface and the satellite flexible substrate 1 are fixedly connected to each other by adhesion.

[0050] More preferably, the connecting member 2.3 includes a pin and a locking member, a limiting ring is provided at one end of the pin, an external thread is provided on the outer surface of the other end of the pin, and the locking member is configured as a nut structure spirally connected to the external thread.

[0051] Embodiment 4:

[0052] The difference between the technical solution described in Example 1 is that, see Figure 7 As shown, the first connecting portion 2.1 includes a plurality of first mounting holes spaced apart from each other along the bending axis direction of the flexible array substrate, the second connecting portion 2.2 includes a plurality of second mounting holes spaced apart from each other along the bending axis direction of the flexible array substrate, the connecting member 2.3 includes a plurality of flexible annular structures with open grooves, a single first mounting hole and a single second mounting hole and a single flexible annular structure are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and a single flexible annular structure passes through the correspondingly arranged single first mounting hole and the single second mounting hole in sequence, thereby realizing the mutual connection of two adjacent satellite flexible substrates 1.

[0053] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the utility model can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A satellite flexible substrate structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises at least two satellite flexible substrates (1) and an interconnection structure (2) for connecting two adjacent satellite flexible substrates (1); the interconnection structure (2) comprises a first connection part (2.1) arranged on one of the satellite flexible substrates (1), a second connection part (2.2) arranged on the other satellite flexible substrate (1), and a connection member (2.3) for connecting the first connection part (2.1) and the second connection part (2.2) to each other.

2. The flexible substrate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting portion (2.1) comprises a plurality of first connecting structural members which are arranged at intervals from each other along the bending axis direction of the flexible array substrate; The second connecting portion (2.2) comprises a plurality of second connecting structural members which are arranged at intervals from each other along the bending axis direction of the flexible array substrate; A single second connecting structure is disposed between two adjacent first connecting structures or a single first connecting structure is disposed between two adjacent second connecting structures; The connecting piece (2.3) comprises a pin shaft and a locking piece, a limiting ring is provided at one end of the pin shaft, an external thread is provided on the outer surface of the other end of the pin shaft, and the locking piece is configured as a nut structure spirally connected to the external thread.

3. The flexible substrate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connecting structure is formed integrally with the star flexible substrate (1) and is formed by bending the star flexible substrate (1) along its bending axis. A single second connecting structure is formed integrally with the star flexible substrate (1), and a single second connecting structure is formed by bending the star flexible substrate (1) along the bending axis direction thereof; The connecting member (2.3) is configured as a rigid structural member.

4. The flexible substrate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connection part (2.1) and the second connection part (2.2) are both configured as connection structures integrally formed with the satellite flexible substrate (1); the connection member (2.3) is configured as a flexible U-shaped clamping structure member; a first inner plane of the U-shaped clamping structure member is fixedly connected to the first connection part (2.1); and a second inner plane of the U-shaped clamping structure member is fixedly connected to the second connection part (2.2), so as to realize the connection between two adjacent satellite flexible substrates (1).

5. The flexible substrate structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The U-shaped clamping structure and the first connecting portion (2.1) as well as the U-shaped clamping structure and the second connecting portion (2.2) are fixedly connected to each other by means of adhesion.

6. The flexible substrate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connection part (2.1) comprises a first connection end and a second connection end connected to each other, and the second connection part (2.2) comprises a third connection end and a fourth connection end connected to each other; The first connection end is configured as a U-shaped structure comprising a first inner side surface, a second inner side surface and a third inner side surface which are sequentially connected to each other, wherein the first inner side surface and the third inner side surface are respectively connected to two end surfaces of one of the satellite flexible substrates (1) which are parallel to each other, and the second inner side surface is connected to the second connection end; The third connection end is configured as a U-shaped structure including a fourth inner side surface, a fifth inner side surface and a sixth inner side surface which are sequentially connected to each other, wherein the fourth inner side surface and the sixth inner side surface are respectively connected to two end surfaces of another satellite flexible substrate (1) which are parallel to each other, and the fifth inner side surface is connected to the fourth connection end; The second connection end and the fourth connection end are connected to each other via a connection piece (2.3) to form a hinge structure.

7. The flexible substrate structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first inner side surface and the satellite flexible substrate (1), the third inner side surface and the satellite flexible substrate (1), the fourth inner side surface and the satellite flexible substrate (1), and the sixth inner side surface and the satellite flexible substrate (1) are all fixedly connected to each other by means of adhesion.

8. The flexible substrate structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting piece (2.3) comprises a pin shaft and a locking piece, a limiting ring is provided at one end of the pin shaft, an external thread is provided on the outer surface of the other end of the pin shaft, and the locking piece is configured as a nut structure spirally connected to the external thread.

9. The flexible substrate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connection part (2.1) comprises a plurality of first mounting holes spaced apart from each other along the bending axis direction of the flexible array substrate, the second connection part (2.2) comprises a plurality of second mounting holes spaced apart from each other along the bending axis direction of the flexible array substrate, the connection member (2.3) comprises a flexible annular structure member having a plurality of open grooves, a single first mounting hole and a single second mounting hole and a single flexible annular structure member are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and a single flexible annular structure member passes through the correspondingly arranged single first mounting hole and single second mounting hole in sequence, thereby realizing mutual connection between two adjacent satellite flexible substrates (1).

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