Large Deployable Reflectors (LDR) are receiving considerable attention from aerospace government companies and researchers. In this paper, the design of the opening system of a LDR is presented. Starting from an elementary cell, a first ideal kinematic model is discussed. Then, a more complex "design model" including feasible design solutions for joints and links is developed. The final design avoids collisions between links while maintaining the original kinematic features.
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