Algorithm and experiments of six-dimensional force/torque dynamic measurements based on a Stewart platform

Stewart platform(SP) is a promising choice for large component alignment, and interactive force measurements are a novel and significant approach for high-precision assemblies. The designed position and orientation(P&O) adjusting platform, based on an SP for force/torquedriven(F/T-driven) alignment, can dynamically measure interactive forces. This paper presents an analytical algorithm of measuring six-dimensional F/T based on the screw theory for accurate determination of external forces during alignment. Dynamic gravity deviations were taken into consideration and a compensation model was developed. The P&O number was optimized as well.Given the specific appearance of repeated six-dimensional F/T measurements, an approximate cone shape was used for spatial precision analysis. The magnitudes and directions of measured F/Ts can be evaluated by a set of standards, in terms of accuracy and repeatability. Experiments were also performed using a known applied load, and the proposed analytical algorithm was able to accurately predict the F/T. A comparison between precision analysis experiments with or without assembly fixtures was performed. Experimental results show that the measurement accuracy varies under different P&O sets and higher loads lead to poorer accuracy of dynamic gravity compensation. In addition, the preferable operation range has been discussed for high-precision assemblies with smaller deviations.

舱段类部件数字化柔性对接系统设计与试验研究

为实现大尺寸、大重量、多约束关系的舱段类部件数字化、柔性化对接,研制了一套舱段类部件数字化柔性对接系统。阐述了该系统的组成及工作流程,通过数字化测量系统测量舱段上的位姿测量特征点,集成管控平台解算其相对位姿,控制并联调姿平台进行运动,实时监控舱段间装配力,实现舱段的调姿与对接。给出了数字化测量系统的应用、基于并联调姿平台的位姿调整与装配力测量及集成管控平台的功能设计,并完成了舱段对接的试验研究。试验结果表明,该系统满足大型舱段类部件柔性对接要求,提高了装配一致性,保证了产品与操作者的安全。