Because of the limited space of the launch rockets, deployable mechanisms are always used to solve the phenomenon. One dimensional deployable mast can deploy and support antenna, solar sail and space optical camera. T...Because of the limited space of the launch rockets, deployable mechanisms are always used to solve the phenomenon. One dimensional deployable mast can deploy and support antenna, solar sail and space optical camera. Tape-spring hyperelastic hinges can be folded and extended into a rod like configuration. It utilizes the strain energy to realize self-deploying and drive the other structures. One kind of triangular prism mast with tape-spring hyperelastic hinges is proposed and developed. Stretching and compression stiffness theoretical model are established with considering the tape-spring hyperelastic hinges based on static theory. The finite element model of ten-module triangular prism mast is set up by ABAQUS with the tape-spring hyperelastic hinge and parameter study is performed to investigate the influence of thickness, section angle and radius. Two-module TPM is processed and tested the compression stiffness by the laser displacement sensor, deploying repeat accuracy by the high speed camera, modal shape and fundamental frequency at cantilever position by LMS multi-channel vibration test and analysis system, which are used to verify precision of the theoretical and finite element models of ten-module triangular prism mast with the tape-spring hyperelastic hinges. This research proposes an innovative one dimensional triangular prism with tape-spring hyperelastic hinge which has great application value to the space deployable mechanisms.展开更多
This paper presents a design theory and dynamic mechanical characterizations of the composite tape-spring hinge made by two parallel single tape springs.First,the theoretical models of moment-rotation angle on anisotr...This paper presents a design theory and dynamic mechanical characterizations of the composite tape-spring hinge made by two parallel single tape springs.First,the theoretical models of moment-rotation angle on anisotropy tape springs with antisymmetric laminates are proposed.Second,the relationships of moment-rotation angle for tape-spring hinges with different sizes are simulated and analyzed by means of the finite element method (FEM),which is in good agreement with the results from theoretical predictions.Finally,the dynamic vibration analysis for deployable composite tube hinges with different dampings is done during the process of deployment.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51605001)Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1637207)Anhui University Research Foundation for Doctor(Grant No.J01003222)
文摘Because of the limited space of the launch rockets, deployable mechanisms are always used to solve the phenomenon. One dimensional deployable mast can deploy and support antenna, solar sail and space optical camera. Tape-spring hyperelastic hinges can be folded and extended into a rod like configuration. It utilizes the strain energy to realize self-deploying and drive the other structures. One kind of triangular prism mast with tape-spring hyperelastic hinges is proposed and developed. Stretching and compression stiffness theoretical model are established with considering the tape-spring hyperelastic hinges based on static theory. The finite element model of ten-module triangular prism mast is set up by ABAQUS with the tape-spring hyperelastic hinge and parameter study is performed to investigate the influence of thickness, section angle and radius. Two-module TPM is processed and tested the compression stiffness by the laser displacement sensor, deploying repeat accuracy by the high speed camera, modal shape and fundamental frequency at cantilever position by LMS multi-channel vibration test and analysis system, which are used to verify precision of the theoretical and finite element models of ten-module triangular prism mast with the tape-spring hyperelastic hinges. This research proposes an innovative one dimensional triangular prism with tape-spring hyperelastic hinge which has great application value to the space deployable mechanisms.
文摘This paper presents a design theory and dynamic mechanical characterizations of the composite tape-spring hinge made by two parallel single tape springs.First,the theoretical models of moment-rotation angle on anisotropy tape springs with antisymmetric laminates are proposed.Second,the relationships of moment-rotation angle for tape-spring hinges with different sizes are simulated and analyzed by means of the finite element method (FEM),which is in good agreement with the results from theoretical predictions.Finally,the dynamic vibration analysis for deployable composite tube hinges with different dampings is done during the process of deployment.