TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY FOR AERONAUTICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES, AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY JAPAN
Online ISSN : 1884-0485
ISSN-L : 1884-0485
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Development and Analysis of Debris Capturing System Using Bi-Stable Convex Spring
Hiroki NAKANISHIYuto MASUDATakaya OZAWA
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2020 Volume 18 Issue 6 Pages 356-362

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This study proposes a method for attaching a deorbit device to non-cooperative satellites. The proposed capture system consists of convex springs as grasping arm or finger. The convex springs wrap and hold the target when the contact force is applied. In addition, combination with a membrane improves the tolerance of the target position. This paper focuses on the characteristics of the convex spring, which is the main component of this capture system. The dynamics and control methods of motion are also clarified.

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