Keywords
microspine gripper, percussive drilling, micro-gravity
Abstract
This paper details the development and early testing of a compliant suspension for a microspine gripper device for asteroid capture or micro-gravity percussive drilling. The microspine gripper architecture is reviewed, and a proposed microspine suspension design is presented and discussed. Prototyping methods are discussed, as well as testing methods and results. A path forward is identified from the results of the testing completed thus far. Key findings include: the microspine concept has been established as a valid architecture and the compliant suspension exhibits the desired stiffness characteristics for good gripping behavior. These developments will aid in developing the capability to grasp irregularly shaped boulders in micro-gravity.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Merriam, Ezekiel G.; Berg, Andrew B.; Willig, Andrew; Parness, Aaron; Frey, Tim; and Howell, Larry L., "Microspine Gripping Mechanism for Asteroid Capture" (2016). Student Works. 181.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/studentpub/181
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2016-5
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/3574
Language
English
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Mechanical Engineering
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