A strategy for addressing large-scale hinge issues in large two-dimensional planar phased array antennas

L Pei, L Xiang, C Guoping, L Fucheng, S Jun… - Advances in Space …, 2024 - Elsevier
In large space structures, the numerous connecting hinges exhibit significant nonlinear
characteristics that profoundly impact the structural dynamic properties. The accuracy of …

Stowage Analysis of a Flat Flexure Elastic Hinge for Deployable Space Structures

B Yasara Dharmadasa, J Mejia-Ariza, J Sauder… - AIAA Journal, 2024 - arc.aiaa.org
This paper introduces a design framework for elastically deformable hinges consisting of two
parallel flat flexures, focusing on the case where the hinge is folded by 180 deg in the …

Characterization of Nonlinear Vibrations in Composite Tape Spring Hinges

S Shabeer, A Kopetz, D Geiger, AJ Lee - AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum, 2025 - arc.aiaa.org
The nonlinear steady-state responses for a thin-shelled composite tape spring hinge under
translational base harmonic excitation are characterized both experimentally and through …