Installation device, structure, and member

Abstract

An installation device for assembling a structure in outer space includes a housing part that houses a member of the structure, and includes an assembly mechanism that connects the members housed in the housing part to each other outside the housing part. The assembly mechanism includes an ejection part that ejects the member out of the housing part.

Description

Installation device, structure, and member

[0001] The present invention relates to an installation device, a structure, and a member.

[0002] A common method for assembling a structure in space is to transport structural components from the ground to space and then assemble the components in space using a robot arm.

[0003] For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2004-196080 discloses the following invention: Hexagonal panels as assembly members are stably held by a connecting structure within a main structure of an assembly member storage device. The main structure has an openable / closable door structure for storing and removing the hexagonal panels. A robot arm can engage with the main handle to transport the main structures together, and can operate a fixing mechanism via the main handle to fix the main structures to a structure at the destination. The robot arm can also engage with the panel handles of the hexagonal panels within the assembly member storage device to assemble the hexagonal panels.

[0004] However, in the invention of JP 2004-196080 A, a robot arm places all the components in their predetermined positions. Therefore, the size of the robot arm increases in proportion to the size of the structure. As the robot arm increases in size, the size of the rocket used to transport it from the ground to outer space also increases. In other words, the construction equipment required to assemble the structure also increases in size.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to reduce the size of the construction equipment required to assemble a structure.

[0006] One aspect of the present invention is an installation device for assembling a structure in outer space, comprising: a storage section for storing components of the structure; and an assembly mechanism for connecting the components stored in the storage section outside the storage section, the assembly mechanism including an extrusion section for pushing the components out of the storage section.One aspect of the present invention is an installation device for assembling a structure in outer space, comprising: a storage section for storing components of the structure; and an assembly mechanism for connecting the components stored in the storage section outside the storage section, the assembly mechanism including an extrusion section for pushing the components out of the storage section.

[0007] 9 is an explanatory diagram of the flow from launch to operation of this embodiment. FIG. 9 is a plan view and a top view of a first example of the installation device of this embodiment. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the push-out mechanism of FIG. 2. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the installation flow of the first example of the installation device of this embodiment. FIG. 9 is a top view of a structure installed by the installation flow of FIG. 4. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second example of the installation device of this embodiment. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the installation flow of the second example of the installation device of this embodiment. FIG. 9 is a plan view and a top view of a third example of the installation device of this embodiment. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the installation flow of the third example of the installation device of this embodiment. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the installation flow of the third example of the installation device of this embodiment. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the installation flow of the third example of the installation device of this embodiment. FIG. 9 is a detailed explanatory diagram of S300 of FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a detailed explanatory diagram of S302 of FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the movement path of the installation device in the installation flow of the third example of the installation device of this embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the movement path of the installation device in the installation flow of the third example of the installation device of this embodiment. FIG. 9 is a plan view and a top view of members used in a fourth example of the installation device of this embodiment. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the installation flow of the fourth example of the installation device of this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the structure of the present embodiment.

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings for explaining the embodiment, the same components are generally designated by the same reference numerals, and repeated description thereof will be omitted.

[0009] (1) Flow from Launch to Operation The flow from launch to operation in this embodiment will be described below. Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the flow from launch to operation in this embodiment.

[0010] As shown in FIG. 1 , this embodiment includes a launch process, an installation process, a welding process, and an operation process. In the launch process, a launch device R (e.g., a rocket) carrying a launch device is launched from the ground into outer space. In the installation process, a member 51 is installed in outer space by an installation device 10. In the welding process, the members 51 are joined together by welding by a welding device 30. The welding process is performed after the installation process or in parallel with the installation process. In the operation process, a structure 50 composed of the requested members 51 is operated in outer space.

[0011] The structure 50 includes, for example, at least one of the following: a parabolic antenna;

[0012] When the structure 50 is a parabolic antenna, the surfaces of the plurality of members 51 are curved surfaces having different curvatures.

[0013] (2) Installation Device The installation device of this embodiment will be described.

[0014] (2.1) First Example of Installation Apparatus A first example of the installation apparatus 10 of this embodiment will be described.

[0015] (2.1.1) Assembly Mechanism of First Example of Installation Apparatus An assembly mechanism of a first example of the installation apparatus 10 of this embodiment will be described. Fig. 2 is a plan view and a top view of the first example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment. Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the push-out mechanism of Fig. 2.

[0016] As shown in Fig. 2, a first example of the installation device 10 has a cylindrical or hollow columnar shape. The installation device 10 has a top surface 10ts and a bottom surface 10bs along the XY plane, and a side surface 10ss extending along the Z axis. The installation device 10 includes an assembly mechanism. The assembly mechanism includes a pusher 11, a pair of fixing fixtures 12, a robot arm 13, a storage unit 14, a power source (not shown), and a control unit (not shown).

[0017] The installation device 10 has an open top surface 10ts (i.e., an open surface), and a closed bottom surface 10bs (i.e., a closed surface).

[0018] The storage section 14 is located inside the installation device 10. The storage section 14 is configured to store a plurality of members 51. The members 51 are, for example, hexagonal panels that form the structure 50. The plurality of members 51 are stacked in the Z-axis direction inside the storage section 14.

[0019] The pushing unit 11 is located inside the installation device 10 and between the bottom surface 10bs and the member 51 housed in the housing portion 14. The pushing unit 11 is configured to push the member 51 housed in the housing portion 14 toward the top surface 10ts (FIG. 3).

[0020] The pair of fixing fixtures 12 are located inside the installation device 10, on the inner surface of the side surface 10ss, near the top surface 10ts. When viewed in the XY plane ( FIG. 2B ), each fixing fixture 12 is arranged to sandwich a member 51 housed in the housing portion 14. The pair of fixing fixtures 12 are members 51 installed outside the installation device 10, and are configured to fix adjacent members 51 to each other.

[0021] The robot arm 13 is located on the outer surface of the side surface 10ss. The robot arm 13 is configured to grip the member 51 extruded by the extrusion unit 11.

[0022] The power supply is configured to provide power to the installation device 10 .

[0023] The control unit is configured to generate drive signals for: the extruder 11; the robot arm 13;

[0024] (2.1.2) Installation Flow of First Example of Installation Apparatus An installation flow of a first example of the installation apparatus 10 of this embodiment will be described. Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the installation flow of the first example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment. Fig. 5 is a top view of a structure installed by the installation flow of Fig. 4.

[0025] 4, the pusher 11 moves in the Z-axis direction to push the plurality of members 51 along the Z-axis toward the top surface 10tp (i.e., the opening surface) (S100). As a result, the member 51a closest to the top surface 10tp among the plurality of members 51 is pushed from the top surface 10tp to the outside of the storage unit 14. The robot arm 13 grasps the member 51a pushed out of the storage unit 14 and moves it to the outside of the installation device 10 through the opening (top surface 10tp). As a result, the member 51b, which was located on the bottom surface 10bt side of the member 51a, is now positioned closest to the top surface 10tp among the plurality of members 51.

[0026] After step S100, the robot arm 13 slides the member 51a along the XY plane to move the member 51a to a predetermined fitting position (S101). The fixing device 12 fixes the member 51a. The robot arm 13 releases its grip on the member 51a.

[0027] After step S101, the pusher 11 moves in the Z-axis direction to push the multiple members 51 along the Z-axis toward the top surface 10tp (S102). As a result, the member 51b closest to the top surface 10tp among the multiple members 51 is pushed from the top surface 10tp to the outside of the storage unit 14. The robot arm 13 grasps the member 51b pushed out of the storage unit 14 and moves it to the outside of the installation device 10 through the opening (top surface 10tp). As a result, the member 51b becomes adjacent to the member 51a. The robot arm 13 (not shown) fits the member 51b into the member 51a adjacent to the member 51b.

[0028] After step S102, the robot arm 13 slides the member 51b along the XY plane (S101). The fixing device 12 fixes the member 51b. The robot arm 13 releases the grip of the member 51b.

[0029] 4 are repeated to fit multiple members 51 together, as shown in Fig. 5. When installation is complete, the installation device 10 is adjacent to the last fitted member 51g, thereby forming the shape of the structure 50.

[0030] (2.2) Second Example of Installation Apparatus A second example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment will be described.

[0031] (2.2.1) Assembly Mechanism of Second Example of Installation Apparatus An assembly mechanism of a second example of the installation apparatus 10 of this embodiment will be described below. Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the second example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment.

[0032] As shown in Fig. 6, the second example of the installation device 10 has a cylindrical or hollow columnar shape. The installation device 10 has a top surface 10ts and a bottom surface 10bs along the XY plane, and a side surface 10ss extending along the Z axis. The installation device 10 includes an assembly mechanism. The assembly mechanism includes a pair of robot arms 13a-13b, a housing 14, a power supply (not shown), and a control unit (not shown).

[0033] The top surface 10ts and bottom surface 10bs of the installation device 10, the housing 14, the power supply, and the control unit are the same as those of the first example of the installation device 10 (FIG. 2).

[0034] The pair of robot arms 13a and 13b are located on the outer surface of the side surface 10ss and are configured to grip the member 51 stored in the storage section 14.

[0035] (2.2.2) Installation Flow of Second Example of Installation Apparatus An installation flow of a second example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment will be described below. Fig. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the installation flow of the second example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 7, the robot arm 13b of the pair of robot arms 13a and 13b grips the member 51a of the plurality of members 51 that is closest to the top surface 10tp (S200).

[0037] After step S200, the robot arm 13b removes the grasped member 51a to the outside of the installation device 10 (S201). As a result, the member 51b, which was located on the bottom surface 10bt side of the member 51a, is now located closest to the top surface 10tp among the multiple members 51.

[0038] After step S201, the other robot arm 13a (i.e., the arm that is not gripping the member 51a taken out to the outside of the installation device 10) grips the member 51b that is closest to the top surface 10tp among the multiple members 51 and takes it out to the outside of the installation device 10 (S202). As a result, the member 51c that was located on the bottom surface 10bt side of the member 51b is now positioned closest to the top surface 10tp among the multiple members 51.

[0039] After step S202, the pair of robot arms 13a and 13b move the members 51a and 51b closer to each other, thereby fitting the member 51b into the member 51a (S203).

[0040] After step 203, the robot arm 13b releases the grip of the member 51a and grips the member 51b gripped by the robot arm 13a (S204). The robot arm 13a releases the grip of the member 51b gripped by the robot arm 13b.

[0041] After S204, the robot arm 13a (i.e., the arm that is not gripping the members 51a to 51b that have been taken out of the installation device 10) grips the member 51c that is closest to the top surface 10tp among the multiple members 51, and takes it out of the installation device 10 (S205). As a result, the member 51d that was located on the bottom surface 10bt side of the member 51c is now positioned closest to the top surface 10tp among the multiple members 51.

[0042] After step S205, the pair of robot arms 13a and 13b move the members 51b and 51c relatively close to each other, thereby fitting the member 51c into the member 51b (S206).

[0043] After step S206, the robot arm 13b releases the grip of the member 51b and grips the member 51c gripped by the robot arm 13a (S207). The robot arm 13a releases the grip of the member 51c gripped by the robot arm 13b.

[0044] 7 is repeated to fit the plurality of members 51 together, thereby forming the shape of the structure 50.

[0045] (2.3) Third Example of Installation Apparatus A third example of the installation apparatus 10 of this embodiment will be described.

[0046] (2.3.1) Assembly Mechanism of Third Example of Installation Apparatus An assembly mechanism of a third example of the installation apparatus 10 of this embodiment will be described below. Fig. 8 is a plan view and a top view of the third example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment.

[0047] As shown in Fig. 8, the installation device 10 has a top surface 10ts, a bottom surface 10bs, and a side surface 10ss, similar to Fig. 2. The installation device 10 includes an assembly mechanism. The assembly mechanism includes a pusher 11, a fixing device 12, a robot arm 13, a storage unit 14, a power supply (not shown), and a control unit (not shown). The pusher 11, the storage unit 14, the power supply (not shown), and the control unit (not shown) are similar to those in Fig. 2.

[0048] The fixing device 12 is located inside the installation device 10 and on the inner surface of the side surface 10ss near the top surface 10ts. The fixing device 12 is slidable along the circumference of the inner surface of the side surface 10ss (e.g., clockwise and counterclockwise in FIG. 8B ). The fixing device 12 is, for example, at least one of the following: A gripper that can physically grip the member 51 An electromagnet that can electromagnetically grip the member 51

[0049] The installation device 10 includes a robot arm 13. The robot arm 13 is configured to grip a member 51. Specifically, a gripping portion (not shown) is formed at the tip of the robot arm 13. The gripping portion is configured to grip the member 51 by engaging with a guide rail (not shown) formed on the surface of the member 51. The gripping portion is configured to change the relative position of the installation device 10 and the member 51 by moving along the guide rail.

[0050] (2.3.2) Installation Flow of Third Example of Installation Apparatus An installation flow of a third example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the installation flow of the third example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the installation flow of the third example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of the installation flow of the third example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment. FIG. 12 is a detailed explanatory diagram of S300 in FIG. 9. FIG. 13 is a detailed explanatory diagram of S302 in FIG. 9. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the movement path of the installation apparatus in the installation flow of the third example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the movement path of the installation apparatus in the installation flow of the third example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 9, the extrusion unit 11 extrudes the member 51a along the Z axis toward the upper surface 10tp (i.e., the opening surface) in the same manner as in FIG. 4 (S100).

[0052] After step S100, the robot arm 13 grips the member 51a pushed out of the storage section 14, and moves the member 51a to a predetermined fitting position by extending the gripping portion in a direction away from the installation device 10 and sliding the member 51a along the XY plane (S300). When the member 51a reaches the fitting position, the robot arm 13 locks the gripping portion 13aa (FIGS. 12A and 12B).

[0053] After step S300, the extrusion unit 11 moves in the Z-axis direction to extrude the plurality of members 51 along the Z-axis toward the upper surface 10tp (S301). As a result, the member 51b closest to the upper surface 10tp among the plurality of members 51 is extruded from the upper surface 10tp to the outside of the storage unit 14.

[0054] After step S301, the fixing device 12 moves along the side surface 10ss to a predetermined position and fixes the members 51a to 51b (S302). Specifically, the fixing device 12 fixes the members 51a to 51b (i.e., the adjacent members 51) by extending the fixing legs 12a in the Z-axis direction (i.e., the direction in which the members 51a to 51b overlap) (FIG. 13). This causes the adjacent members 51 to fit together. The robot arm 13 unlocks the gripping portion.

[0055] After step S302, as shown in FIG. 10, the robot arm 13 retracts the gripping portion 13aa in a direction approaching the installation device 10, and the fixing device 12 grips the members 51a to 51b (S303).

[0056] After step S303, the fixing device 12 moves in the Z direction so as not to interfere with the robot arm 13, and moves to a predetermined position along the side surface 10ss while gripping the members 51a to 51b (S304). This changes the relative position of the member 51a and the robot arm 13. As a result, the orientation of the robot arm 13 with respect to the member 51a changes.

[0057] After step S304, the installation device 10 releases the fixing fixture 12 from the installation device 10 (S305), thereby making it possible to change the relative position of the installation device 10 with respect to the members 51a to 51b.

[0058] After step S305, the robot arm 13 grips the member 51b pushed out of the storage section 14, and the gripping portion extends in a direction away from the installation device 10, sliding the member 51b along the XY plane to move the member 51b to a predetermined fitting position (S306). When the member 51b reaches the fitting position, the robot arm 13 locks the gripping portion 13aa (FIGS. 12A and 12B). This fixes the relative positions of the installation device 10 and the members 51a and 51b.

[0059] 11, the extrusion unit 11 moves in the Z-axis direction to extrude the plurality of members 51 along the Z-axis toward the upper surface 10tp (S307). As a result, the member 51c closest to the upper surface 10tp among the plurality of members 51 is extruded from the upper surface 10tp to the outside of the storage unit 14.

[0060] After step S307, the robot arm 13 grips the member 51b and locks the gripping portion 13aa (S308).

[0061] After step S308, the fixing device 12 moves to a predetermined position along the side surface 10ss, and fixes the members 51a to 51c (S309), as in Fig. 13. This causes adjacent members 51 to fit together. The robot arm 13 unlocks the gripping portion.

[0062] 9 to 11 are repeated, thereby repeatedly installing the members 51 and moving the installation device 10 (FIGS. 14A to 14C and 15A). As a result, multiple members 51 are fitted into one another. When installation is complete, the installation device 10 is adjacent to the last fitted member 51g (FIG. 15B). This forms the shape of the structure 50.

[0063] (2.4) Fourth Example of Installation Apparatus A fourth example of the installation apparatus 10 of this embodiment will be described.

[0064] (2.4.1) Assembly Mechanism and Installation Flow of Fourth Example of Installation Apparatus An assembly mechanism of a fourth example of the installation apparatus 10 of this embodiment will be described. Fig. 16 is a plan view and a top view of components used in the fourth example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment.

[0065] 16A is a plan view of the member 51. FIG. 16B is a top view of the member 51.

[0066] As shown in FIG. 16 , in the fourth example of the installation device of this embodiment, the member 51 includes a guide rail 5111 and a grip portion 512 .

[0067] The guide rail 111 is formed along the periphery of the surface of the member 51. The guide rail 111 is, for example, a recess or a protrusion.

[0068] The grip portions 512 are disposed at positions that serve as rotation axes when moving the member 51. If the member 51 is rectangular, the grip portions 512 are disposed at the vertices of the surface of the member 51. If the member 51 is hexagonal as shown in Fig. 16, the grip portions 512 are disposed at each of the six vertices of the member 51. The grip portions 512 are, for example, convex portions.

[0069] (2.4.2) Installation Flow of Fourth Example of Installation Apparatus An installation flow of a fourth example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment will be described below. Fig. 17 is an explanatory diagram of the installation flow of the fourth example of the installation apparatus of this embodiment.

[0070] FIG. 17A shows the state after the installation of the members 51a and 51b is completed.

[0071] 17A, as shown in FIG. 17B, installation device 10 installs member 51c while traveling over members 51a to 51c along guide rails 511. Specifically, the assembly mechanism of installation device 10 includes an engaging portion (not shown) that engages with guide rails 111 of already installed members 51a to 51b and guide rails 111 of member 51c to be installed. By traveling along guide rails 111, installation device 10 installs members 51a to 51c so that the gaps between members 51a to 51b and member 51c are filled. In other words, installation device 10 and guide rails 111 act as a zipper mechanism.

[0072] After FIG. 17B, as shown in FIG. 17C, the assembly mechanism of the installation device 10 grips the grip portion 512 of the member 51b and the grip portion 512 of the member 51c, and moves the member 51c by rotating the member 51c counterclockwise with the engagement portion as the point of force and the two grip portions 512 as the axis of rotation.

[0073] After FIG. 17C, as shown in FIG. 17D, the installation device 10 moves the member 51c to a destination position (a position where the inner peripheral edge 513c of the member 51c contacts the inner peripheral edge 513b of the member 51b).

[0074] (2.4.3) Summary of the Fourth Example of the Installation Device According to the fourth example of the installation device 10, when the installation device 10 moves and when the member 51 moves, the installation device 10 does not come into contact with the center of the member 51. As a result, when the installation device 10 moves and when the member 51 moves, the force applied from the installation device 10 to the member 51 is concentrated on the periphery. As a result, when the installation device 10 moves and when the member 51 moves, bending of the member 51 can be prevented.

[0075] (3) Structure The structure of this embodiment will be described below. Fig. 18 is a plan view of the structure of this embodiment.

[0076] The structure 50 in Fig. 18A is a parabolic antenna for use in outer space, in which each member 51 constitutes a reflector (Fig. 18B).

[0077] The installation device 10 remains on the member 51z that was installed last.

[0078] The power supply of the installation device 10 is configured to supply power to the structure 50. The installation device 10 is used not only for assembly purposes (e.g., installation purposes), but also for operational purposes after the structure 50 is completed.

[0079] (4) Summary of this embodiment According to this embodiment, the installation device 10 includes an assembly mechanism that connects the members stored in the storage section 14 together outside the storage section 14. The assembly mechanism includes a push-out section 11 that pushes the members 51 out of the storage section 14. This allows the size of the construction equipment (installation device 10) required to install the members 51 of the structure to be reduced.

[0080] According to the present embodiment, the assembly mechanism may use the push-out unit 11 to push out the first member 51a from the accommodation unit 14 to the outside of the accommodation unit 14, dispose the first member 51a outside the accommodation unit 14, move the first member 51a, use the push-out unit 11 to push out the second member 51b from the accommodation unit 14 to the outside of the accommodation unit 14, dispose the second member 51b outside the accommodation unit 14, and connect the first member 51a and the second member 51b. This makes it possible to reduce the size of the installation device 10 in the Z-axis direction, and eliminate the need to ensure a range of motion in the Z-axis direction of the installation device 10 during execution of the installation flow.

[0081] According to this embodiment, the assembly mechanism includes a first robot arm 13a and a second robot arm 13b, and the first robot arm 13a may fix the relative position of the first member 51a with respect to the installation device 10, and the second robot arm 13b may connect the second member 51b to the first member 51a outside the accommodation unit 14. This allows the installation flow to be performed without a complex mechanism.

[0082] According to this embodiment, the first robot arm 13a may release its grip on the first member 51a, grip the second member 51b connected to the first member 51a, and fix the relative positions of the first member 51a and the second member 51b with respect to the installation device 10, and the second robot arm 13b may release its grip on the second member 51b and connect the third member 51c to the second member 51b outside the storage section 14. This allows the installation flow to be performed without a complex mechanism.

[0083] The structure 50 that operates in space includes a plurality of members 51 and an installation device 10 for the members 51, and the installation device 10 may include a power source that supplies power for assembling the structure 50 and for operating the structure 50. This allows for efficient use of the power for assembling the structure 50 and for operating the structure 50.

[0084] (5) Other Modifications Other modifications will now be described.

[0085] In this embodiment, the installation device 10 has been described as being used as an example in which the structure 50 is an antenna (i.e., a structure with a curved outer surface), but the scope of this embodiment is not limited to this. This embodiment can also be applied to the following examples: Structures with flat outer surfaces (e.g., radio phased arrays) SSPS (Space Solar Power System) Outer walls of station modules

[0086] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Furthermore, the above-described embodiments can be improved or modified in various ways without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the above-described embodiments and modifications can be combined.

[0087] 10: Installation device 11: Push-out section 111: Guide rail 12: Fixing device 13: Robot arm 13a: First robot arm 13b: Second robot arm 14: Storage section 30: Welding device 50: Structure 51: Member 511: Guide rail 512: Grip section R: Launching device

Claims

1. An installation device for assembling a structure in space, comprising: A housing portion for housing a structural member is provided, an assembly mechanism for connecting the members accommodated in the accommodation section to each other outside the accommodation section; the assembly mechanism includes an extrusion portion that extrudes the member out of the accommodation portion, the assembly mechanism includes a first robot arm and a second robot arm; The first robot arm fixes a relative position of a first member with respect to a placement device; the second robot arm connects a second member to the first member outside the housing; The first robot arm is Releasing the grip of the first member; gripping a second member connected to the first member; Fixing the relative positions of the first member and the second member with respect to the installation device; The second robot arm is Releasing the grip of the second member; connecting a third member to the second member outside the housing; Installation equipment.

2. The assembly mechanism includes: The pushing section pushes out the first member from the housing section to the outside of the housing section; The first member is disposed outside the housing portion; Moving the first member; The pushing section pushes the second member out of the housing section; The second member is disposed outside the housing portion; Connecting the first member and the second member; The installation device of claim 1 .

3. An installation device for assembling a structure in space, comprising: A housing portion for housing a structural member is provided, an assembly mechanism for connecting the members accommodated in the accommodation section to each other outside the accommodation section; The assembly mechanism includes: Engage with a guide rail formed on the surface of the member; An installation device that moves the member by gripping a grip portion formed on the surface of the member, using an engagement portion as a force point and rotating the member around the grip portion as a rotation axis.