PATRICK JAMES WOLKE
Pilots at Irma Ln, Glendale, AZ
License number
Arizona A2093434
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
6237 W Irma Ln, Glendale, AZ 85308
Professional information
Caging System
US Patent:
4927097, May 22, 1990
Filed:
Aug 29, 1988
Appl. No.:
7/237207
Inventors:
Terry S. Allen - Phoenix AZ
Patrick J. Wolke - Glendale AZ
Patrick J. Wolke - Glendale AZ
Assignee:
Honeywell Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
B64D 4700
US Classification:
2441181
Abstract:
A caging system is used in a magnetic platform which is mounted on a pointing system on a spacecraft. The magnetic platform supports a payload, and provides a frictionless support in all conditions. The caging system clamps the payload in a caged condition and provides a frictionless support in an uncaged condition. The caging system includes a plurality of caging actuators. Each caging actuator has an upper support structure which connects to a snubber member, and has a lower support structure which connects to a first ring and to a coaxial second ring for clamping the snubber member. A cylindrical cam member has a plurality of groove surfaces and the first and second rings respectively have a plurality of cam followers. Clockwise rotation of the cam member urges the rings together. Counterclockwise rotation urges the rings apart.