Design of an Automatic Sealing Mechanism for Extraterrestrial Sample-Collecting Robot

Autor: Yujian Mu, Zihao Yuan, Ruinan Mu, Haifeng Zhao, Zhitao Ning, Xihan Li, Tianyue Gan, Tao Du, Zhiqiang Wang, Rujin Han, Zhenxing Shen
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Aerospace, Vol 11, Iss 7, p 517 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2226-4310
DOI: 10.3390/aerospace11070517
Popis: Returning extraterrestrial samples to Earth for analysis is crucial for planetary geological research and resource utilization. However, during their return journey, these samples undergo significant environmental changes, such as varying pressure, temperature, impact, and vibration. Hence, a dependable sealing technique that preserves sample integrity without requiring high-powered tools is necessary. This article aims to develop an automatic sealing system for collecting extraterrestrial samples, conducting parametric design and mechanical analysis on two types of proposed sealing structures with minimal sealing force as the benchmark. Additionally, the system will undergo validation through sealing and leakage detection experiments. An automated sealing system, capable of storing samples in multiple sampling tubes, is assembled for the extraterrestrial sampling device.
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