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Brandon Duhaney ME 381 Project 3 Design and Analysis of a Linkage to Control a Wing Flap December 19 th , 2023
Executive Summary The goal of Project 3 is to design and analyze a wing and flap mechanism commonly seen in most aircraft that plays a crucial role in takeoff and landing ability of an aircraft. A key component in the mechanism is the four-bar linkage used to extend and retract the flap, when necessary, without any interference to the wing component. The wing and flap components were given but necessary design changes were made so the components can integrate seamlessly. The links, however, needed to be created using the best engineering judgment to always ensure a safe and efficient mechanism for various conditions. The design process involves specifying and which material and dimensions of Link 1 and Link 2 would satisfy the criteria given to make the wing assembly run smoothly, with a significant focus on supporting the wing flap with 1250- pound force exerted on the part. Each link is designed with a factor of safety which ranges between 1.25 and 1.75. The wing flap ideally completes full extension and retraction within 60 seconds and after the motion is completed the results such as Radial force, velocity and acceleration were calculated. Once the design, calculations, and analysis of the four-bar linkage are completed important results are produced from figures, plots, and tables that determine how much stress can be applied to the link. Two loads were applied in both the x and y directions during the project. The first, a displacement load, served to fix one point within the entire inner circle, allowing the rest of the link to rotate as needed, which had a value of 0. The second load was a force load which was applied perpendicular and normal to the inner circle of the link using the maximum from the Radial force x and y graphs. A contour plot was produced showing where the most stress was exerted which. Link 1 factor of safety was 1.21 falling a little bit out of range and the factor of safety for link 2 was 1.72 remaining in the acceptable range. The ANSYS FEA depicted in the figures below shows the SMX value that the links produce which allow the mechanism to run properly. Depicted on the left is link 2 with a mesh size of 1 and on the right is Link 1 with a mesh of 1 as well. Link 2 as an SMX value of 29456.1 and Link 1 has an SMX value of 41664, with link 1 falling slightly out of range and link 2 being acceptable.
Introduction One of the important parts of aircraft design is the design and performance of the wings and flaps. The wings and flaps are integral components in aircraft design, playing a crucial role in ensuring the aerodynamic performance, stability, and control of an aircraft. The design and configuration of wings significantly impact an aircraft's efficiency, maneuverability, and overall flight characteristics. The primary function of the wing is to produce life for the aircraft to takeoff. The key factors that go into developing the wing are weight shape size and the angle which are used to optimize the wing. Most wings today are built to make the aircraft aerodynamically efficient to reduce drag and maximize fuel consumption which in turn improves overall performance. Furthermore, the wings play a key role in the maneuverability of the aircraft, which affects its ability to turn and roll in certain directions. In addition to the wings the flap plays a crucial role in the effectiveness of the aircraft’s takeoff and landing. When the flaps are retracted and extended it uses a four-bar linkage mechanism which allows it to work efficiently. Results of Analyses
Link 1 Graphs Link 1 Radial Force: (8.3,1831.1) Figure 1: Link 1 Radial Force graph Link 1 Radial Force x-axis: (8.3,1588.1)
Figure 2: Link Radial Force graph (x-axis) Link 1 Radial Force y-axis (8.3,952) Figure 3:Radial Force graph(y-axis) Link 2 Graphs Link 2 Radial Force: (0,1040.7)
Figure 4: Link 2 Radial Force Link 2 Radial Force x-axis: (0,1040.7) Figure 5: Link 2 Radial Force(x-axis) Link 2 Radial Force y-axis: (0, -13.52)
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