Static and Modal Analysis of a Box Structured Satellite Deployment Mechanism with self-actuated Torsion Joint

Dongping Sheng, Renzhe Ma, Chun Su

Abstract


A brand-new satellite deployment mechanism with boxed structure and self-actuated torsion joints is proposed and an effective method to verify the feasibility of this mechanism is established in this paper. This mechanism has the characteristics of high base frequency, high ratio of deployed and folded space occupation ratio. In order to meet the design requirements, the related analysis and optimization need to be conducted, and several conclusions are obtained. Firstly, the modal analysis of deployment mechanism at folded and fully deployed state is analyzed, and the result showed that the proper wall thickness is the key parameter to satisfy the design requirement and an optimized value could be obtained; Secondly, the heat deformation analysis result showed that the material plays an more important roll on affecting the thermal deformation than structure parameter; Thirdly, Under the torsional moment of the joints, the stress distribution of the deployment mechanism under different folding angle is investigated, it could be clearly found that the maximum stress is always located on the bonded area of the rod and joint, and the maximum stress is increased with the opening angle generally. By combined analysis including thermal, static, and modal, the related characteristics are obtained which could be used for structure optimization and provide an effective solution for the design of box structured satellite unfolding mechanism with self-actuated torsional joints.


Keywords


Deployment mechanism, modal, satellite, self-actuated joints, static

Full Text:

PDF

References


B.E. Campbell, and W. Hawkins, “A 11-meter deployable truss for the sea sat radar antenna,” in Proceedings of the 12th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium, Washington D.C, pp, 77-88, Apr. 1979.

L.H. Jurgen, E.C. Christian, and W. Rudolf, “Design and verification of mechanisms for a large foldable antenna,” in Proceedings of the 23rd Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium. Huntsville: Marshall Space Flight Center, pp.113-126, Mar., 1989.

C. Compostizo, M. Domingo, and E. Urgoiti, “Low release force and high direct preload latches,” in Proceedings of the 7th European Space Mechanisms and Tribology Symposium, Noordwijk: ESTEC, pp. 61-66, 1997.

D. Wright, “Design, integration and testing of an advanced synthetic aperture radar,” in Proceedings of the IUTAM-IASS Symposium on Deployable Structures: Theory and Applications. Cambridge: IUTAM and IASS, pp. 467-476, 2000, doi: 10.1007/978-94-015-9514-8_48.

X.R. Ma, D.Y. Yu, and J. Sun, “The researching evolvement of spacecraft deployment and driving mechanism,” Journal of Astronautics, vol. 27, no. 6. pp. 1123-1131, Nov., 2006.

Z.Q. Liu, S. L. Yang, and H. L. Pu, “Development and trend of space solar array technology,” Spacecraft Engineering, vol. 27, no. 6. pp. 112-118, Dec., 2012, doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8748.2012.06.018

Y.Z. Dong, Y.Liu, and G.D. Wang, “Application status and future demand of materials for spacecraft structures,” Spacecraft Environment Engineering, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 41-44, Feb., 2010, doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-1379.2010.01.007

X.G. Deng, S.Z. Zhou, and R. S. Xiong, “A optimize design bending mechanism of toroidal focusing mirror,” Acta Photonica Sinica, vol. 35, no. 5, pp. 797-800, May, 2006.

R.Q. Liu, D.K. Tian, and Z.Q. Deng, “Research actuality and prospect of structure for space deployable antenna,” Mechanical Design, vol. 27, no. 9, pp. 1-10, Sep., 2010, doi: 10.13841/j.cnki.jxsj.2010.09.018.

T. Feng, Y.Z. Ji, and Y. Xiao, “Overview of Space-borne perimeter truss antenna and its application,” Space Electronic Technology, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 22-28, 2015, doi: 10. 3969/j.issn.1674-7135.2015.02.007.

S. Arita, I. Fukuta, and Y. Yamagiwa, “A proposal of new deployable space structure applying buckling,” in AIAA/ ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference. Kissimmee, pp. 4741-4750, 2018, doi: 10.2514/6.2018-1952.

J. Choi, D. Lee, and K. Hwang, “Design fabrication and evaluation of a passive deployment mechanism for deployable space telescope,” Advances in Mechanical Engineering, vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 1-14, May, 2019, doi: 10.1177/168781401985225.

G. Latynsevsv, “Geometrical-optics computer model of metal-knitted mesh for calculations of solar pressure on space deployable antenna reflectors,” Applied Optics, vol. 58, no. 14, pp. 3815-3822, 2019, doi: 10.1364/AO.58.003815.

I Yaguchi, and A Meguro, “A new design concept of light-weight and deployable membrane structures for space applications,” in the Proceedings of the JSME Annual Meeting, pp. 2056-2062, Sep., 2010. doi:10.1299/jsmemecjo.2010.5.0_401.

L. Datashvili, “Foldability of hinged-rod systems applicable to deployable space Structures,” Ceas Space Journal, vol. 5, pp. 157-168, Nov., 2013. doi: 10.1007/s12567-013-0052-7.

N. Medzmarlashvili, E. Medemariashvile, and D. Tsigna, “Possible options for jointly deploying a ring provided with v-fold bars and a flexible pre-stressed center,” Ceas Space Journal, vol. 5, pp. 203-210, Jun., 2013, doi:10.1007/s12567-013-0037-6.

R. Dilip, and T. S. Nishchitha, “An analysis and design of the mechanisms used to deploy solar arrays aboard a small satellite using latest technology,”. Eur. Chem. Bull, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 4008-4014, 2023, doi:10.31838/ecb/2023.12.s3.467.

X. Wang, B. Li, and L. Li, “Modal optimization analysis of large-scale modular deployable structure for SAR”, in International Conference on Mechanical Design: Advances in Mechanical Design (ICMD), vol. 55, pp. 1389-1400, 2017.

J. S. Tao, and X. X. Lin, “Thermal analysis of large communication satellite platform in geostationary transfer orbit,” Spacecraft Environment Engineering, 2021, vol. 38, no. 5, pp. 495-502, 2021, doi:10.12126/see.2021.05.001.

Y. Yuan, and H, Wang, “Static analysis and topology optimization of satellites deployment mechanism hinges,” in 2nd China International SAR Symposium (CISS), 2021, doi: 10.23919/CISS51089.2021.9652205.




DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17977/um016v8i12024p027

Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.


Copyright (c) 2024 Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

View My Stats