Host: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
Name : [in Japanese]
Date : June 08, 2016 - June 11, 2016
A novel capture mechanism using convex spring for attaching Electro Dynamic Tether ( EDT ) to non-cooperative satellite is proposed in the previous study this system is confirmed to be proper as the capture system. The mechanism consists of leaf springs and membranes. The leaf spring wraps and fixes the target when the contact force is input. In addition, the membranes improve the tolerance of the target's position. In this paper, the characteristics of the convex spring which is main part of this capture system is focused. The dynamics is clarified and the feasibility in the assumed mission is evaluated.
