DESIGN STUDY. MANIPULATOR SYSTEMS FOR MODEL HANDLING IN EUROPEAN TRANSONIC WIND TUNNELS

KONZEPTSTUDIE. MANIPULATORSYSTEM FUER MODELHANDHABUNG IM EUROPAELISCHEN TRANSSCHALL-WINDKANAL

Electrical master slave manipulators in cryogenic temperatures and under pressure are proposed for remote model handling. Economy of time and energy can be achieved without thermal stresses in model and wind tunnel. Manipulator design consists of two arms and seven degrees of freedom. Control is achieved by frequency regulated asynchronous motors. Digital electronics procures total automation for the study of collision protection and special handling cycles. Viewing and associated audio-systems are provided by stereo and monosystems giving optimal global view of the operating field. Mechanical properties of construction parts in cryogenic environment are studied.

• Corporate Authors:

  Blocher-Motor GmbH und Co, KG

  Metzingen,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Blocher, R
  • Weiss, E
• Publication Date: 1987-5-25

Media Info

• Pagination: 199 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cryogenics; Handling characteristics; Low temperature; Wind tunnels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Handling
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00478358
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: ETN-88-91944
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1989 12:00AM