Passive Damped deployment of full composite structures
Programme
TDE
Programme Reference
B02017076
Prime Contractor
INGENIERIA PROSIX SL
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
Spain
Objectives
The objective of this activity is to research and develop the flexible epoxy resins in order to self-deploy full composite structures with instrinsic damping features.
Description
The structures will be composed of thin-walled composite deployable booms with CFRFE (Carbon-Fibre Reinforced with Flexible Epoxy) tap-spring hinges. These tape-spring hinges will be part of the CFRP struts forming the deployable structures. The partial use of flexible epoxy resins in the CFRP hinges can introduce an efficient damping in the deployment that can guarantee a controlled maneuver.
Application Domain
Generic Technologies
Technology Domain
20 - Structures
Competence Domain
2-Structures, Mechanisms, Materials, Thermal
Initial TRL
TRL 3
Target TRL
TRL 5
Achieved TRL
TRL N/A
Public Document
Executive Summary