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Self-deploying photovoltaic power systemA lightweight flexible photovoltaic (PV) blanket is attached to a support structure of initially stowed telescoping members. The deployment mechanism comprises a series of extendable and rotatable columns. As these columns are extended the PV blanket is deployed to its proper configuration.
Document ID
19940015723
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Colozza, Anthony J.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
September 14, 1993
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
Patent Number: US-PATENT-5,244,508
Patent Application Number: US-PATENT-APPL-SN-862113
Patent Number: NASA-CASE-LEW-15308-1
Accession Number
94N20196
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-PATENT-5,244,508|NASA-CASE-LEW-15308-1
Patent Application
US-PATENT-APPL-SN-862113
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