Awards & Nominations
arstrium systems has received the following awards and nominations. Way to go!
"Universal Screw Release System (USRS)" and "Rotating Rope System (RRS)" - ARSTRIUM SYSTEMS
High-Level Project Summary
USRS:It is a mechanical system that opens the threaded ring and releases the spring-loaded screw. With dimensions of 20 x 105 mm and a mass of 80 grams, the system is capable of supporting a 5mm diameter screw and tensions greater than one ton. Titanium material, operation between -10 ° C and 60 ° C although it is recommended to use heaters. It is reusable up to 10 times before an evaluation.Together, these systems can carry a lot of load and decouple large aerospace structures.
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Detailed Project Description
ARSTRIUM SYSTEMS (Team)
Universal Screw Release System (USRS):
It is a simple system in which two blades press the nut in which the screw is threaded. When removing the mechanical lock, the spring pushes the piston and rotates the blades through 90º degrees, forcing the nut to separate and release the screw.
The device measures 20 x 105mm and supports a 5mm screw. The design can be adjusted to both larger and smaller screws.
In the computer simulation it showed a resistance greater than 1 ton, with a mass of 80 grams in titanium alloy.
- Compared to its weight and dimensions, it offers great performance due to the tensile forces it can withstand.
- Without using pyrotechnics and 100% reusable.
- With some small design changes, it is easy to adapt with a motor or actuator so that the actuation is electric.
The design was made in SolidWorks and ANSYS was used for the computer simulation.
Space Agency Data
We specifically use NASA data as not much material was found on these devices. More details and usage data in the references section.
Hackathon Journey
You learned?
To design more complex systems than I am used to and to take into account the details of a complex design with a complicated physical operation.
What inspired your team to choose this challenge?
We like design and engineering. We feel comfortable facing these challenges and a great passion for aerospace.
What was your approach to developing this project?
The focus was the actual operation of the devices. Having and testing a reliable design was the main goal. Try to cover the greatest amount of estimates and possibilities in the 48 hours of the challenge to present a prototype that has a real possibility of working and fulfills the request.
How did your team resolve setbacks and challenges?
We divide the tasks. We are both passionate about designing so we decided to each present a design with different applications.
Is there someone you would like to thank and why?
I thank the administrators of SpaceApps Buenos Aires and the mentor Sebastian Daguanno for guiding us throughout the challenge.
References
List:
https://www.ebad.com/tini-cable-cutter/
https://spaceteam.at/2015/08/13/pyro-line-cutter-v1-0/?lang=en
https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/5374211
https://spaceflight.com/launch-vehicle-separation-systems-101/
https://www.jhuapl.edu/Content/techdigest/pdf/APL-V06-N02/APL-06-02-Rabenhorst.pdf
https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/overview.html
https://www.nasa.gov/smallsat-institute/sst-soa-2020/integration-launch-and-deployment
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/basics/chapter14-1/
https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/nasa_csli_cubesat_101_508.pdf
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/nasas-artemis-program/
https://www.arianespace.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Vega-Users-Manual_Issue-04_April-2014.pdf
https://2021.spaceappschallenge.org/challenges/statements/let-it-go-without-a-bang/resources
Tags
#hardware, #letitgo, #goo, #parachute, #separation, #nopyrotechnics
Global Judging
This project has been submitted for consideration during the Judging process.