The Malayan Tiger (RASSOR DRUM)

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The Malayan Tiger Design I drew inspiration from Malaysia's iconic symbol, the Malayan Tiger, to create my first design. The design centers around the tiger's powerful claw, which is expected to dig into soil and provide traction for RASSOR in challenging terrain. The drum operates by digging soil and pouring it into an internal collector. Divided into three segments, each segment features a collector that can rotate for loading and unloading purposes. A guide vane at the claw's entry point controls soil loading and prevents unloading during collector operation at its lowest position. When the collector is at the top, gravity directs soil to be unloaded by the bottom claw. At the bottom position, the solid occupies nearly 85% of the internal drum area. Weighing in at 18.674 kg with Carbon Fiber rated 398 GPa, this selection ensures maintenance remains crucial during lunar missions. Components can be printed using a 3D printer. Simulation results showcase a quick demo of soil collection and were simulated under Lunar gravity conditions of 1.62 m/s2.