Novel space deployable solar wing

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of solar wings, in particular to a novel space-expandable solar wing which is formed by hinging a plurality of folding units, a folding mechanism is arranged between every two adjacent folding units, and a locking mechanism is arranged on each folding mechanism. And the folding mechanisms on the solar wings are arranged in a bow shape. According to the foldable solar wing, the folding units are designed to be hinged to one another, and the hinged positions of the folding plates and the center plate and the outer plate are optimized, so that the folding efficiency of the solar wing can be improved, and the occupied space during launching is reduced. The folding mechanisms on the solar wing are arranged in the shape of the Chinese character'gong ', the hinges inside the folding units are arranged perpendicular to the length direction of the folding units, and the hinges between the folding units are arranged parallel to the length direction. The stability and torsion resistance of the solar wing can be effectively improved through the arrangement of the folding mechanisms in the shape of the Chinese character'gong 'and the arrangement of the hinges perpendicular to each other, and vibration and deformation possibly encountered in the space environment are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of solar wings, and in particular to a novel space-expandable solar wing. Background Art

[0002] Solar panels, also known as solar arrays, are key components on spacecraft used to collect solar energy and convert it into electricity. They typically consist of multiple solar panels that need to be folded up during launch to fit within the limited space of a rocket and unfolded once in space to maximize solar energy collection.

[0003] Early solar wing designs were relatively simple, often employing fixed or semi-fixed structures, which limited their adaptability to different orbits and missions. As technology evolved, solar wing designs became more complex, incorporating multiple folding and unfolding mechanisms to ensure compactness during launch and efficient energy collection in orbit.

[0004] However, existing technologies such as CN115610709B, although they disclose a foldable and retractable solar wing mechanism, all of their solar wings adopt a linear folding method, which has low folding efficiency and occupies a large space; in addition, all folding hinges adopt a parallel structure, lack anti-torsion support, and have problems such as insufficient stability after unfolding. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the above problems and provide a new type of space-expandable solar wing. To achieve the above purpose, this utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A novel space-expandable solar wing is composed of multiple folding units hinged to each other; each folding unit includes a central plate, a folding plate, and an outer plate from the middle to the sides, and the ends of the folding plate are hinged to the central plate and the outer plate respectively;

[0007] A folding mechanism is provided between adjacent folding units, and a locking mechanism is provided on the folding mechanism; the folding mechanisms on the solar wings are arranged in a bow shape.

[0008] As an improvement, the hinge between the folding plate and the center plate is located at the top of the folding plate on the side close to the center plate;

[0009] The hinge between the folding plate and the outer plate is arranged at the bottom of the folding plate close to the outer plate.

[0010] As an improvement, the folding plate is the same size as the outer plate, and the length of the central plate is greater than or equal to twice that of the outer plate.

[0011] As an improvement, the folding mechanism includes a first folding mechanism and a second folding mechanism; the first folding mechanism is arranged between outer plates of adjacent folding units, and the second folding mechanism is arranged between central plates of adjacent folding units;

[0012] The first folding mechanism and the second folding mechanism are arranged at intervals.

[0013] As an improvement, the folding mechanism adopts a large-span hinge structure, including two mutually hinged fixed plates, and the two fixed plates are respectively fixedly connected to the adjacent central plate, folding plate or outer plate;

[0014] The fixed plate includes a long plate with a large span and a short plate with a large span.

[0015] As an improvement, the locking mechanism is provided near the folding mechanism, and the locking mechanism comprises two opposite fixing parts, which are respectively provided on adjacent central plates, folding plates or outer plates;

[0016] One of the fixing parts is provided with a spring and a lock tongue, and the other fixing part is provided with a socket for the lock tongue to be inserted and locked.

[0017] The advantages of the present invention are:

[0018] 1. By designing multiple hinged folding units and optimizing the hinge locations of the folding panels with the center and outer panels, this utility model improves the folding efficiency of the solar panels and reduces the space they occupy during launch. Due to the compact design of the folding units, the solar panels occupy less space when folded, facilitating the deployment of more solar panels within limited rocket space or freeing up space for other equipment.

[0019] 2. The folding mechanisms on the solar wing of this utility model are arranged in a bow shape, with the hinges within the folding units perpendicular to their length, and the hinges between the folding units parallel to their length. This bow-shaped arrangement of the folding mechanisms and the perpendicular hinges effectively improve the stability and torsional resistance of the solar wing, effectively enhancing the structural stability of the solar wing after deployment and reducing vibration and deformation that may be encountered in a space environment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a new type of spatially deployable solar wing in Example 1.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram and folding schematic diagram of a folding unit in a new type of spatially deployable solar wing in Example 1.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the folding unit in a new type of spatially deployable solar wing in Example 1 after folding.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a distribution diagram of the folding mechanism in a new type of spatially deployable solar wing in Example 1.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the folding method of a new type of spatially deployable solar wing in Example 1 when it is folded as a whole.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a diagram of the state of a new type of spatially deployable solar wing in Example 1 after it is fully folded.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the folding mechanism in a new type of spatially deployable solar wing in Example 1.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a distribution diagram of the locking mechanism in a new type of spatially deployable solar wing in Example 1.

[0028] The symbols in the figure are:

[0029] 1-folding unit, 11-center plate, 12-folding plate, 13-outer plate, 2-folding mechanism, 21-first folding mechanism, 22-second folding mechanism, 23-fixed plate, 231-large-span long plate, 232-large-span short plate, 3-locking mechanism, 31-fixing part, 32-spring, 33-lock tongue, 34-jack. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the product of the utility model is usually placed when in use. It is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "overhanging" does not necessarily imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," not that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, “a plurality of” means at least 2.

[0034] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0035] The present invention is described in detail and specifically below through specific embodiments to facilitate a better understanding of the present invention. However, the following embodiments do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Example

[0036] This embodiment discloses a novel spatially deployable solar wing, which is composed of multiple hinged folding units 1. Each folding unit 1 includes a center panel 11, folding panels 12, and outer panels 13 from the center to the sides. The ends of the folding panels 12 are hinged to the center panel 11 and the outer panels 13 respectively.

[0037] The hinge between the folding plate 12 and the center plate 11 is located at the top of the folding plate 12 close to the center plate 11 ; the hinge between the folding plate 12 and the outer plate 13 is located at the bottom of the folding plate 12 close to the outer plate 13 .

[0038] The folding plates 12 and the outer plates 13 are the same size, and the length of the center plate 11 is twice that of the outer plates 13 . After folding, the folding plates 12 and the outer plates 13 on both sides of the center plate 11 can be completely retracted to the top of the center plate 11 .

[0039] A folding mechanism 2 is provided between adjacent folding units 1 , and a locking mechanism 3 is provided on the folding mechanism 2 ; the folding mechanisms 2 on the solar wing are arranged in a bow shape.

[0040] The folding mechanism 2 includes a first folding mechanism 21 and a second folding mechanism 22; the first folding mechanism 21 is arranged between the outer plates 13 of adjacent folding units 1, and the second folding mechanism 22 is arranged between the center plates 11 of adjacent folding units 1. The first folding mechanism 21 and the second folding mechanism 22 are arranged at intervals, so that the solar wing can be Figure 5As shown, perform wave-like folding.

[0041] The folding mechanism 2 adopts a large-span hinge structure, including two mutually hinged fixed plates 23, which include a large-span long plate 231 and a large-span short plate 232. The two fixed plates 23 are fixedly connected to the adjacent central plate 11, folding plate 12 or outer plate 13 respectively.

[0042] The locking mechanism 3 is located near the folding mechanism 2 and includes two opposing fixing portions 31, one of which is located on the adjacent center panel 11, folding panel 12, or outer panel 13. One of the fixing portions 31 is provided with a spring 32 and a locking tongue 33, while the other fixing portion 31 is provided with a receptacle 34 for the locking tongue 33 to be inserted and locked.

[0043] The above detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention is intended to serve only as examples, and the present invention is not equivalent to the specific embodiments described above. For those skilled in the art, any equivalent modifications and substitutions to the present invention are also within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes and modifications made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be encompassed within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A new type of space deployable solar wing, characterized by: The solar wing is composed of a plurality of folding units hinged to each other; each folding unit includes a central plate, a folding plate and an outer plate from the middle to the sides, and the two ends of the folding plate are hinged to the central plate and the outer plate respectively; A folding mechanism is provided between adjacent folding units, and a locking mechanism is provided on the folding mechanism; the folding mechanisms on the solar wings are arranged in a bow shape.

2. A novel space-expandable solar wing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge between the folding plate and the center plate is located at the top of the folding plate on one side close to the center plate; The hinge between the folding plate and the outer plate is arranged at the bottom of the folding plate close to the outer plate.

3. The novel space-expandable solar wing according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The folding plate is the same size as the outer plate, and the length of the central plate is greater than or equal to twice that of the outer plate.

4. The novel space-expandable solar wing according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The folding mechanism includes a first folding mechanism and a second folding mechanism; the first folding mechanism is arranged between outer plates of adjacent folding units, and the second folding mechanism is arranged between central plates of adjacent folding units; The first folding mechanism and the second folding mechanism are arranged at intervals.

5. The novel space-expandable solar wing according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The folding mechanism adopts a large-span hinge structure, including two mutually hinged fixed plates, and the two fixed plates are respectively fixedly connected to the adjacent central plate, folding plate or outer plate; The fixed plate includes a long plate with a large span and a short plate with a large span.

6. The novel space-expandable solar wing according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The locking mechanism is located near the folding mechanism and includes two opposite fixing portions, which are respectively located on adjacent central panels, folding panels or outer panels. One of the fixing parts is provided with a spring and a lock tongue, and the other fixing part is provided with a socket for the lock tongue to be inserted and locked.

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