Unfolding device, especially adapted to brake a reentry interplanetary vehicle

摘要

Unfolding device composed of rigid panels linked by articulations to a support (2). First panels (4), or arms, pivoting more than second panels (6), or main panels, in order to pass from the folded position to the unfolded position, are preferably smaller than the said second panels. Triangular linking panels (7) are placed between the first and second panels and articulated onto them. Preferably, the actuating means lock the device both in unfolded position and in folded position. …IMAGE…