scholarly journals Rigid-Flexible Coupling Fatigue Life Reliability Study on Bonic Fish Driving Shaft

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-hao LI ◽  
Jie QIAO ◽  
Li-juan ZHAO
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Prototype ◽  
Flapping Wing ◽  
Robotic Fish ◽  
Prototype Model ◽  
Fatigue Reliability ◽  
Random Load ◽  
Caudal Fin ◽  
Level Indicator ◽  
Flexible Coupling ◽  
Dynamic Reliability

Abstract Due to the complex loads on a bionic robotic fish operating underwater, the reliability of its working mechanism has an important effect on its overall performance. By establishing a virtual prototype model for the rigid–flexible coupling of a bionic robotic fish, we obtained the instantaneous load on the caudal fin of the robotic fish based on the flapping-wing propulsion theory with MATLAB. A rigid–flexible coupled virtual prototype model for the caudal fin drive as a flexible member of the bionic robotic fish was established, and dynamic simulations were conducted on the model. The simulations revealed the weak links in the drive shaft and established a damage level indicator and fatigue reliability analysis method based on damage theory. The behavior of fatigue reliability for different stress cycles was established, and a dynamic reliability design method with great engineering application value was proposed for virtual prototypes of rigid–flexible coupled underwater bionic robots by combining the virtual prototype technology of rigid–flexible coupling with the theory of flapping wing propulsion and the theory of random load fatigue reliability.

Virtual Prototype Modeling Technology of Crawler Crane Based on Theory of Rigid-Flexible Coupling

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Wang ◽  
Hanping Du ◽  
Rumin Teng ◽  
Xuyang Cao
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
System Modeling ◽  
Virtual Prototype ◽  
Prototype Model ◽  
Simulation Environment ◽  
Flexible Coupling ◽  
Modeling Technology ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Crawler Crane

For the complexity of the system modeling, a method of rigid-flexible coupling modeling is proposed based on some software. The virtual prototype model of 350t crawler crane is established. The simulation environment of Pro/E, Adams and Ansys is integrated in order to combine advantages of all three software, by which the dynamics property of virtual prototype model is analyzed. And the simulation results confirm the feasibility of the virtual prototype in product design.

Dynamics Characteristics for Contact Surface of Machine Tool

2014 ◽  
Vol 538 ◽  
pp. 91-94
Author(s):  
Wei Ping Luo
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Contact Surface ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Virtual Prototype ◽  
Prototype Model ◽  
Ansys Software ◽  
Dynamic Analyses ◽  
Contact Surfaces

A virtual prototype model of Machine Tool has been constructed by using the Pro/E software and the ANSYS software. Considering the effects of contact surfaces, dynamic analyses of Machine Tool are studied. The effects of contact surfaces on the dynamic characteristics of machine tool are studied. So that the purpose predicting and evaluating synthetically the machine tool dynamic performance without a physical sample can be achieved.

Reliability Study of Thin Seam Hearer Cutting Unit under Multi-Condition

2011 ◽  
Vol 199-200 ◽  
pp. 591-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Juan Zhao ◽  
Zhong Gang Sun
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Model Simulation ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Weak Links ◽  
Prototype Model ◽  
Simulation Environment ◽  
Reliability Study ◽  
Flexible Coupling ◽  
Thin Seam ◽  
Cutting Unit

Application of a variety of software construct co-simulation environment, establishment of model of thin seam shearer cutting unit rigid-flexible coupling multimode system, do correctness verification to model from speed characteristics and mechanical properties. Simulation by loading, get characteristics of principal stress and weak links of key parts. Compared to the prototype model simulation under multi-condition, got the best traction speed of shearer when working in a particular coal seam. Axis of the planet given to different materials to comparative simulation and comprehensive analysis, given the best materials of planetary shaft should be selected, improved the reliability of planetary axis under poor conditions.

Hydrodynamics modeling of a piezoelectric micro-robotic fish with double caudal fins

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Quan-Liang Zhao ◽  
Jinghao Chen ◽  
Hongkuan Zhang ◽  
Zhonghai Zhang ◽  
Zhikai Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Piezoelectric Actuator ◽  
Robotic Fish ◽  
Caudal Fin ◽  
Four Bar Linkage ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Blade Element

Abstract An analytical hydrodynamics model for a piezoelectric micro-robotic fish with double caudal fins is presented in this paper. The relation between displacement of the piezoelectric actuator and oscillating angle of the caudal fin is established based on the analysis of the flexible four-bar linkage transmission. The hydrodynamics of caudal fins are described by airfoil and blade element theories. Furthermore, the dynamics and kinetics of the whole micro-robotic fish are analyzed and validated by experiments.

scholarly journals Reliability and Random Lifetime Models of Planetary Gear Systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Gao ◽  
Liyang Xie ◽  
Wei Hu
Keyword(s):  
Load Distribution ◽  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Working Process ◽  
Random Load ◽  
Working Mechanism ◽  
Dynamic Reliability ◽  
Reliability Models ◽  
Process Failure ◽  
Failure Dependence ◽  
Gear Systems

Conventional reliability models of planetary gear systems are mainly static. In this paper, dynamic reliability models and random lifetime models of planetary gear systems are developed with dynamic working mechanism considered. The load parameters, the geometric parameters, and the material parameters are taken as the inputs of the reliability models and the random lifetime models. Moreover, failure dependence and dynamic random load redistributions are taken into account in the models. Monte Carlo simulations are carried out to validate the proposed models. The results show that the randomness of the load distribution is obvious in the system working process. Failure dependence has significant influences on system reliability. Moreover, the dispersion of external load has great impacts on the reliability, lifetime distribution, and redundancy of planetary gear systems.

scholarly journals Development of Subcarangiform Bionic Robotic Fish Propelled by Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-101
Author(s):  
M. Muralidharan ◽  
I.A. Palani
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Kinematic Model ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Robotic Fish ◽  
Water Medium ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Caudal Fin ◽  
Locomotion Pattern ◽  
Sma Spring

In this paper, a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuated subcarangiform robotic fish has been demonstrated using a spring based propulsion mechanism. The bionic robotic fish developed using SMA spring actuators and light weight 3D printed components can be employed for under water applications. The proposed SMA spring-based design without conventional motor and other rotary actuators was able to achieve two-way shape memory effect and has reproduced the subcarangiform locomotion pattern. The positional kinematic model has been developed and the dynamics of the proposed mechanism were analysed and simulated using Automated Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems (ADAMS). An open loop Arduino-relay based switching control has been adopted to control the periodic actuation of the SMA spring mechanism. The undulation of caudal fin in air and water medium has been analysed. The caudal fin and posterior body of the developed fish prototype have taken part in undulation resembling subcarangiform locomotion pattern and steady swimming was achieved in water with a forward velocity of 24.5 mm/s. The proposed design is scalable, light weight and cost effective which may be suitable for underwater surveillance application.

Study on Dynamic Simulation of Wind Turbine Gearbox Based on Pro/E and ADAMS

2014 ◽  
Vol 644-650 ◽  
pp. 442-445
Author(s):  
Wen Zhi Yang ◽  
Ju Feng Cao ◽  
Wei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Virtual Prototype ◽  
Prototype Model ◽  
Solid Model ◽  
Wind Turbine Gearbox ◽  
Adams Simulation ◽  
Adams Software ◽  
Box Structure ◽  
Virtual Prototyping Technology ◽  
Necessary Constraints

Domestic wind turbines with 1.5MW gearbox as the research object, application of virtual prototyping technology (ADAMS) simulation of dynamics of wind turbine gearbox when braking .According to research gear box structure, size and other parameters, using Pro / E software to create a solid model of wind turbine gearboxes. After importing to the ADAMS software, add the necessary constraints and loads, virtual prototype model of the gearbox is established. The simulation of dynamics of wind turbine gearbox are carried out by using ADAMS, and the angular velocity of the in-out shaft, gear meshing force and the vibration when braking cloud are obtained. That result is match with the theoretical value through analysis and the accuracy of ADAMS simulation is verified. The simulation results show that the design level of wind turbine gearboxes can be improved by using the virtual prototype technology and lay a good foundation for further design.

Development of shape memory alloy actuated caudal fin soft robotic fish propulsion system

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abel Thanagawng ◽  
Rylan King ◽  
Vasil Lakimovitch ◽  
Marius Pruessner ◽  
Lloyd Emokpae ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Propulsion System ◽  
Robotic Fish ◽  
Caudal Fin ◽  
Fish Propulsion

X3D-Based Robot Kinematics Simulation

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
Meng XianHui ◽  
Yuan Chong
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Mechanism Design ◽  
Industrial Robot ◽  
Virtual Prototype ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Robot Kinematics ◽  
Prototype Model ◽  
Control Logic ◽  
Robot System ◽  
Kinematics Simulation

This paper introduces the related technology in the design of robot virtual prototype. Research is mainly focused on the virtual prototype of the mechanism design, kinematics simulation, control logic and main problems of prototype performance analysis, and try to use X3D technology to realize virtual prototype model of the robot. It is verifies the effectiveness of X3D technology in robot virtual prototype design. The key to realize the robot mechanism design, kinematics simulation, several aspects such as the logic control. But the design of the robot system is a comprehensive mechanical mechanisms, kinematics, dynamics, graphics, artificial intelligence, concurrent engineering, and simulation project of multiple disciplines such as advanced manufacturing technology. The design of the robot system includes dynamic analysis, static analysis, speed, trajectory control, sensor fusion, artificial intelligence analysis, and other technology. The comprehensive realization of multidisciplinary various restrictive factors is to achieve a feasible, effective and ideal robot virtual prototype model of the key problems. Further use X3D technology to add various related techniques to achieve X3D virtual prototype model, the design of robot system, the development of industrial robot has important practical significance.

Design of a Foldable Flapping Mechanism

2013 ◽  
Vol 437 ◽  
pp. 366-372
Author(s):  
Xiao Zhou Fan ◽  
Zhi Lin Zhang ◽  
Liang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Lift Force ◽  
Virtual Prototype ◽  
Flapping Wing ◽  
Optimal Parameters ◽  
Cam Mechanism ◽  
Set Up ◽  
3D Software ◽  
Flapping Mechanism

Folding motion is important for a flight creature using flapping wing mode, but it seldom used for flapping-wing robot. In this paper, we propose a new foldable flapping wing mechanism, which consists of spatial crank-rocker mechanism, parallelogram mechanism, and cam mechanism. We establish the kinematical models, calculate the optimal parameters, and set up the virtual prototype using 3D software. The tracks of wingtip and the comparison between foldable and unfoldable flap wing show that folding motion can improve lift force obviously.

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