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http://dx.doi.org/10.7234/kscm.2009.22.6.007

Fabrication of composite hinge mechanism for flapping-wing motion of micro air vehicle  

Kang, Lae-Hyong (한국과학기술원 항공우주공학과 대학원)
Jang, Hee-Suk (한국과학기술원 기계공학과)
Leem, Ju-Young (한국과학기술원 기계공학과)
Han, Jae-Hung (한국과학기술원 항공우주공학과)
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Composites Research / v.22, no.6, 2009 , pp. 7-12 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper deals with a fabrication method of composite hinge mechanisms for flapping-wing micro air vehicles. The fabrication process includes curing process of Graphite/Epoxyprepregs, laser cutting for high fabrication repeatability, laminating of Graphite/Epoxy prepregs with Kapton film which is used for flexure, and so on. The fabricated hinge mechanism was attached with PUMPS actuators and the measured flapping angle was $173^{\circ}$ when driving voltage was 300V 170Hz.
Keywords
flapping-wing motion; micro air vehicle; hinge mechanism; linkage; displacement amplifier;
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