Abstract: Deployable devices, systems, and methods are provided. Some embodiments include a system that may include: multiple frames configured to support multiple elements; multiple longerons; multiple diagonals coupled with the multiple longerons; and multiple battens. One or more battens may be coupled with at least one or more longerons and one or more frames such that the respective batten is offset at least along a length of the respective longeron with respect to at least a hinge point between the respective longeron and another longeron from the multiple longerons or along a length of the respective frame with respect to a hinge point between the respective frame and another frame from the multiple frames. Some embodiments include a method for ensuring synchronous deployment of a system that may include orienting a hinge axis coupled with at least one longeron substantially perpendicular to a hinge axis coupled with two or more frames.

Abstract: Distributed flexible membrane backing systems, devices, and methods are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments utilize distributed backing structures in lieu of a central boom technology or rigid panel structure. Disaggregating the structural component generally allows the structure mass and volume to be distributed more efficiently across the backside of the flexible membrane, such as a photovoltaic membrane. This distribution generally enables an increased number of structural support points (within the deployed flexible membrane), which may increase the performance of the flexible membrane. Some embodiments interface the structure and the membranes throughout the entire surface of the deployed membrane. The distribution of structure may allow more efficient stowage of the deployable structure.