NASA Regolith Collector

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Regolith Capacity - 21ltsTotal Scoop Width: 175mmThis Model Boasts Modules Like Rotor-Dig[RIG], Torsional Deflector, Which Can Be Individually Attached And Replaced In Case Of Damage.RIG Will Be Operated By An Out-Runner Motor With High Torsional Force.As The RIG Starts To Rotate, Support Wedges Split Solid Masses Into Smaller Grains, Collecting Them In The RIG. The Torsional Deflector Holds Regolith In Place Until It Reaches Top Position, Then Gravity And Regolith Load Cause It To Move Downward, Allowing Regolith To Fall Into Collection Unit Afterward.Torsional Spring Pulls Back Deflector Into Original Position.During Unloading, Main Shaft Rotates Collection Unit Clockwise, While RIG Moves Counter-Clockwise. When The RIG Rotates During Unloading, Deflectors Are Pushed Down Due To Regolith Load And Gravity, Allowing Regolith To Fall Into Storage.If One Of The RIG Gets Damaged, There's No Need To Replace Whole System - Just Remove The Damaged Rig, Which Is Stacked Over Each Other On A Main Connection Bolt.The Torsion Spring Must Have Enough Force To Move Deflector Upon Load In Respective Gravity Conditions.The RIG Inner Thickness Can Be Altered Based On Material, Load Impacts, And Wear Ratio, Finalized By Physical Trial And Error.