ANTENEH'S DESIGN 10 - INERTIA LOCK

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What makes the locking Key of one segment go out into another segment lock to create the attachment? Answering this question would solve all the problems of many options of locking systems.Objects in space follow the laws or rules of physics, just like objects on Earth do. Things in space have inertia. When the rope pulls one segment into another the segment that is being pulled will have inertia. By installing the locking key in a slider with surface friction of minimum, we can create a sliding key on contact of the two segments so that the key uses its inertia to slide into the lock of the adjacent segment creating automation rather than using power source to drive the key into the lock.This system can be applied in all locking options that use protrusion locking system.Requirements fulfilment Low mass with ability to generate a large load – Since this system depends on the pulling of the rope to generate the inertia, we can assume it as a linear momentum p=mv, the higher mass of the sliding lock the higher locking force it will have under the allowed weight restriction. Meets physical constraints – The size of this design perfectly fits in to the dimension constrains placed by the challenge “in an isosceles triangle extending from the plate that is 20.6cm (8.5”) wide by 14.9cm (5.9”) tall and out of plane depth of 5 cm (2”)” requirement. Resistance to unintentional activation – To prevent false triggers like launch vibrations the segments are placed on top of each other in an angle to avoid the early trigger system of the sliding key. Other option can also be used to lock the slider prior deployment stage. Feasibility of manufacturing and fabrication- This mechanism bases on existing mechanical engineering technology. Quality and fidelity of the 3D models- All required CAD models are attached with rendering and deployment stages. Validity and soundness of structural analysis- enough initial details of FBD that illustrates the structural analysis diagrams is attached in the data product.