US 12,459,717 B2
Container for transporting equipment for space-related applications
Gideon P. Searle, Scottsdale, AZ (US)
Assigned to GSTC LLC, Scottsdale, AZ (US)
Filed by GSTC LLC, Scottsdale, AZ (US)
Filed on Dec. 19, 2022, as Appl. No. 18/068,222.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/292,183, filed on Dec. 21, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2023/0192382 A1, Jun. 22, 2023
Int. Cl. B65D 81/05 (2006.01); B65D 81/07 (2006.01); B65D 85/68 (2006.01)
CPC B65D 81/052 (2013.01) [B65D 81/07 (2013.01); B65D 85/68 (2013.01)] 11 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A container for transporting equipment, comprising:
a composite shell, including a plurality of side walls and a base, defining an interior chamber; and
at least one vacuum rigidizing structure, wherein the at least one vacuum rigidizing structure is attached to at least one interior surface of the composite shell by at least one strap;
wherein the at least one vacuum rigidizing structure is divided into a plurality of sections delineated by a plurality of baffles;
wherein the tension of the at least one strap is adjustable via a single external tightening mechanism, such that the at least one vacuum rigidizing structure is able to be suspended within the interior chamber;
wherein at least one vacuum suction line is attached to each of the at least one vacuum rigidizing structure via an intake port;
wherein the at least one vacuum suction line is attached to at least one pump operable to add air into or evacuate the air from the at least one vacuum rigidizing structure; and
wherein the intake port distributes the air to a plurality of exhaust ports open to each of the plurality of sections.