| タイトル | Microspine Gripping Mechanism for Asteroid Capture |
| 本文（外部サイト） | http://hdl.handle.net/2060/20160008148 |
| 著者（英） | Parness, Aaron; Merriam, Ezekiel G.; Willig, Andrew; Berg, Andrew B.; Frey, Tim; Howell, Larry L. |
| 発行日 | 2016-05-04 |
| 言語 | eng |
| 内容記述 | 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. |
| NASA分類 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 権利 | Copyright, Distribution under U.S. Government purpose rights |
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