As a driving element,the spiral torsion spring can control the release velocity by the optimization design of spring parameters and be used for separation devices,which is conducive to unlocking synchronicity and low-...As a driving element,the spiral torsion spring can control the release velocity by the optimization design of spring parameters and be used for separation devices,which is conducive to unlocking synchronicity and low-shock of the separation. On the basis of analyzing the performance requirements of the spiral torsion spring in a spacecraft device,the optimization design model of the spiral torsion spring is given, which takes the spiral torsion spring's length,width and thickness as the optimization variables,and the minimum volume as the optimization objective. The model considers output torque,strength,the maximal resetting load,holding force,and low shock as constraint conditions. A case is given to analyze the proposed model. The analysis results show the optimization scheme decreases the volume of the spiral torsion spring and meets the performance requirements of the separation device.展开更多
For solar array deployment,most existing studies mainly focus on modeling method of deployment dynamics,characteristics of hinges,and synchronization mechanisms.However,torsion springs,which work as the drive mechanis...For solar array deployment,most existing studies mainly focus on modeling method of deployment dynamics,characteristics of hinges,and synchronization mechanisms.However,torsion springs,which work as the drive mechanisms,have hardly attracted people's attention.In this study,the influence of the parameters of torsion springs on the deployment behavior of a solar array system with clearance joint is investigated by simulation experiments.The experimental results indicate that the deployment performances are very sensitive to the parameter values of the torsion spring.Suitable torsion springs are highly needed to improve the deployment dynamics of solar array system.Therefore,a multi-objective optimization method for the design of torsion springs is proposed.The objective of the optimization is to make the contact-impact force in revolute joint and the mass of the torsion spring minimum under the constraints of deployment time and structure strength.Finally,the effectiveness of the multi-objective optimization method is verified by an optimization example of solar array system.展开更多
Negative stiffness mechanisms have great application potential in different fields, such as vibration isolation, energy absorption and mesh antenna unfolding. Although numerous compliant mechanisms with negative stiff...Negative stiffness mechanisms have great application potential in different fields, such as vibration isolation, energy absorption and mesh antenna unfolding. Although numerous compliant mechanisms with negative stiffness features have been implemented in literature, the designing work remains in its infancy, and proposing an original design strategy may open a new avenue for the future inventions. In this study, inspired by a toy, we developed a novel type of compliant mechanism composed of thin strips, possessing negative stiffness property under torsion. The negative stiffness feature is achieved by large deformation of the strips rather than mechanical buckling. As a consequence, the obtained negative stiffness segment covers a significantly long range. Demonstrated with examples, it was shown that the proposed mechanisms could be combined with other compliant mechanisms to realize long-range unusual torque-angle relationships, which can be used in different applications.展开更多
基金Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province,China(No.2015020121)Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(No.20122125120013)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Nos.3132015087,3132014303)
文摘As a driving element,the spiral torsion spring can control the release velocity by the optimization design of spring parameters and be used for separation devices,which is conducive to unlocking synchronicity and low-shock of the separation. On the basis of analyzing the performance requirements of the spiral torsion spring in a spacecraft device,the optimization design model of the spiral torsion spring is given, which takes the spiral torsion spring's length,width and thickness as the optimization variables,and the minimum volume as the optimization objective. The model considers output torque,strength,the maximal resetting load,holding force,and low shock as constraint conditions. A case is given to analyze the proposed model. The analysis results show the optimization scheme decreases the volume of the spiral torsion spring and meets the performance requirements of the separation device.
基金the Project of Ministry of Education and Ministry of Finance of China(No.201335)
文摘For solar array deployment,most existing studies mainly focus on modeling method of deployment dynamics,characteristics of hinges,and synchronization mechanisms.However,torsion springs,which work as the drive mechanisms,have hardly attracted people's attention.In this study,the influence of the parameters of torsion springs on the deployment behavior of a solar array system with clearance joint is investigated by simulation experiments.The experimental results indicate that the deployment performances are very sensitive to the parameter values of the torsion spring.Suitable torsion springs are highly needed to improve the deployment dynamics of solar array system.Therefore,a multi-objective optimization method for the design of torsion springs is proposed.The objective of the optimization is to make the contact-impact force in revolute joint and the mass of the torsion spring minimum under the constraints of deployment time and structure strength.Finally,the effectiveness of the multi-objective optimization method is verified by an optimization example of solar array system.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11872221 and 11302114)the Major State Basic Research Development Program(2012CB821203)
文摘Negative stiffness mechanisms have great application potential in different fields, such as vibration isolation, energy absorption and mesh antenna unfolding. Although numerous compliant mechanisms with negative stiffness features have been implemented in literature, the designing work remains in its infancy, and proposing an original design strategy may open a new avenue for the future inventions. In this study, inspired by a toy, we developed a novel type of compliant mechanism composed of thin strips, possessing negative stiffness property under torsion. The negative stiffness feature is achieved by large deformation of the strips rather than mechanical buckling. As a consequence, the obtained negative stiffness segment covers a significantly long range. Demonstrated with examples, it was shown that the proposed mechanisms could be combined with other compliant mechanisms to realize long-range unusual torque-angle relationships, which can be used in different applications.
