Abstract
This paper presents the development of pantograph-based variable wing mechanism with dual-support frame. In our previous papers, we constructed a simulation model with considering deflection of wings, and made a prototype of pantograph-based variable wing mechanism. The flight performance experiment demonstrated that the mechanism can generate enough lift force to fly itself. However, the lift force is not enough for hovering the autonomous flying robot mounting microcomputer, sensors and battery. In this paper, we propose pantograph-based variable wing mechanism with dual-support frame in order to avoid the deflection of wings. The validity of the proposed mechanism is demonstrated by comparing generated list forces of proposed mechanism and previous model.
