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Alexander H. Slocum.
Hatton, Ross L. (Ross Lawrence)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
2006-05-15T20:37:24Z
2006-05-15T20:37:24Z
2005
2005
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/32892
62617277
Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2005.
Includes bibliographical references (leaf 54).
In this thesis, the limits of conventional linear actuators for long stroke applications are discussed, and tape-spring based actuators such as the STEM are introduced as an alternative solution. While the literature contains several assessments of self-deploying tape-springs, little exists in the area of closed loop deterministic control of such mechanisms. This thesis adapts the existing models of tape springs to form a framework for the study of closed loop controllable tape springs. Included is an evaluation of the validity of the prevailing first order model for a coiled tape-spring. Lastly, several avenues for future research are suggested.
by Ross L. Hatton.
S.B.
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Plant design for deterministic control of STEMS and tale-springs
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