Journal of Jilin University(Engineering and Technology Edition) ›› 2024, Vol. 54 ›› Issue (8): 2130-2140.doi: 10.13229/j.cnki.jdxbgxb.20230894

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Design and verification of electromechanical system for docking and locking of modular flying vehicle

Chen WANG(),Te LUO,Qian-qian HUI,Zhong-hao WANG,Fang-fang WANG   

  1. School of Construction Machinery,Chang′an University,Xi′an 710064,China
  • Received:2023-08-23 Online:2024-08-01 Published:2024-08-30

Abstract:

The design of the docking and locking system scheme adopted the concept of "profile sliding guidance + multi-point locking". Static and dynamic analyses of the docking process were conducted using the capture domain theory and dynamic simulations. A scaled-down experimental platform was established for multi-objective docking and locking tests, thus confirming the reliability, stability, and speed of the modular flying vehicle. By controlling the communication system and mechanical guidance, the modular flying vehicle can achieve pose correction under conditions of horizontal deviation within a range of ±10 mm and heading deviation within a range of ±5 degrees. Experimental results indicate that this docking system ensures the accuracy, stability, and swiftness of module transitions during modal switching.

Key words: mechanical design and theory, modular flying vehicle, electromechanical system, modular design, capture domain

CLC Number: 

  • TH122

Fig.1

Modular flying vehicle"

Table 1

Design requirements for docking systems"

参数名称参数数值
对接前水平容许偏差/mm±100 mm
对接前航向容许偏差/(°)±5
对接速度/(mm·s-180
锁定/解锁时间/s10
飞行-客舱间机构总质量/kg25
客舱-地面间机构总质量/kg25

Fig.2

Workflow of docking system"

Table 2

Function and layout of docking mechanism"

飞行-客舱间客舱-地面间
布局中央机构中间机构+周边机构
机械导引方式圆台型面中间机构圆台型面
锁定方式丝杆锁爪

锁紧滑块(插销原理)、

锁紧瓣(过盈配合)

功能连接为飞行模态连接为地面模态

Fig.3

Overall solution design of docking system"

Fig.4

Docking mechanism between air module and passenger capsule"

Fig.5

Dimensions definition of guiding shell and locking claws at active part"

Table 3

Parameter of docking mechanism"

参数数值参数数值
D1/mm700H2/mm110
β1/(°)60°h1/mm200
H1/mm210h2/mm50
壁厚/mm10β2/(°)60°
L1/mm350l1/mm150
L2/mm400l2/mm70

Fig.6

Docking mechanism between passenger capsule and ground module"

Fig.7

Dimension definition of docking mechanism between passenger capsule and ground module"

Table 4

Parameter of docking mechanism between passenger capsule and ground module"

参数数值参数数值
H3/mm300β3/(°)60
D2/mm840H5/mm200
D3/mm700D4/mm170
H4/mm250H6/mm270

Fig.8

Geometric relations for capture domain of docking mechanism"

Fig.9

Local coordinate system and passive part force under compound deviation"

Fig.10

Position of any point A on bottom edge of active part"

Fig.11

Simulation curves for most extreme operating conditions of flight mode"

Fig.12

Accelerated takeoff condition of flight mode and its load profile"

Fig.13

Bumpy condition of ground mode and its load profile"

Fig.14

Prototype testing platform for docking system"

Fig.15

Docking system control and communication configuration"

Fig.16

Experimental process for guided docking of docking system"

Fig.17

Locking process of docking mechanism"

Table 5

Experimental results of docking mechanism in different modes"

锁爪/ 锁紧瓣锁爪平均受力/N
第一次第二次第三次
飞行- 客舱间497.15519.10483.16
491.62486.25458.45
493.04445.70516.61
482.85496.04493.66
周边 机构198.88202.55179.45
210.66178.48181.14
197.26169.55200.81
211.91259.61224.54

Fig.18

Real-time pressure value fitting curve during locking"

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