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1	Development of Deployable Wings for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using Compliant Mechanisms Landon, Steven D. 06 July 2007 (has links) (PDF) Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) have recently gained attention due to their increased ability to perform sophisticated missions with less cost and/or risk than their manned counterparts. This thesis develops approaches to the use of compliant mechanisms in the design of deployable wings for small UAVs. Although deployable wings with rigid-link mechanisms have been used in the past to maintain flight endurance while minimizing required storage volume, compliant mechanisms offer many advantages in manufacturability and potential space savings due to function sharing of components. A number of compliant, deployable wing concepts are generated and a classification system for them is formed. The pool of generated concepts serves as a basis for stimulating future concept ideas. A methodology is also proposed for evaluating concepts for a given application. The approach to developing compliant designs for certain applications is illustrated through two example designs, which demonstrate key portions of the proposed design process. Each is modeled and analyzed to demonstrate viability. Compliant mechanism deployable wing UAV compliance concept selection product design process classification instant center centrode design for manufacturability 4 bar kinematic linkage MAV folding rolling flexible wing Mechanical Engineering

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Development of Deployable Wings for Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using Compliant Mechanisms