
Overview
The Micro Hinges are mechanically simple, minimalistic and very solid, CNC machined, sturdy and thick with very few failure points. They are mechanically actuated by loaded torsion springs calibrated to each individual array, attached with screws to the panel, lubricated with solid (powdered) graphene and coated in corona dope for any non-conductive surface.
The mechanical movement range is also hard-in-design specific to the particular hinge by stops incorporated into the geometry of the assembly. Each individual hinge can also, optionally, be configured as conductive to carry current from panel to panel.
Properties
Overview
- Name
- Hinges Micro: Microsat sized hinges for reliable deploy operations
- Supplier
- Ecuadorian Space Agency
- Type
- Other
- Flight proven
- Yes
Pricing
- Cost
- ≥ $300 USD
Delivery and customization
- Lead time
- 1 to 2 months
- Customization / NRE
Unknown