High-Level Project Summary
We developed a Ugrinsky wind turbine with coil battery for long time operations. With this combination, it is possible to move the mechanisms of a mechanical computer and still save part of the movement to be used in the event of a breakdown or with more than one piece of equipment, without harming the main equipment. This equipment solves the energy problem with a low cost and simplicity of manufacture, leaving the team with more budget for sensors and other equipment, in addition to being almost fault-free, since it does not use energy or electronics. More important than the solution, is how this equipment can be used in other projects in different environments.
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Detailed Project Description
The Ugrinsky wind turbine promotes a rotating movement on its own axis, being driven by external wind, causing it to rotate and thus transmitting the movement to gears (in the case of a mechanical computer) or generating energy if connected to a generator (for use on Mars, for example). In addition, the device contains gears like an automatic mechanical watch, which keeps part of its movement in springs and thus can be used in other equipment, to help with the Rover's movement or in case of failure in the main rotor, it can be used as backup.
How does it work? The wind meets your blades in any direction, causing the device to move. This movement is passed to a mechanical computer that has a device similar to automatic mechanical watches that prevents it from receiving more "energy" from the turbine than necessary and thus, what remains can be stored in the springs on the device. These springs are mechanically linked to the Rover's equipment, ensuring that the movement does not stop at all times. All moving parts are supported by rubies (or similar synthetic material), ensuring that it does not require lubrication or maintenance during use.
The benefit of using a mechanical power device for high performance operations in extreme regions is that the fewer electrical components, the greater the chance that there will be no problems with the equipment itself. In addition, the manufacturing cost is lower compared to developing specific components just for a mission (short term) and still, in case of end of life, you will have less harmful components to the environment off the ground.
We hope that this device can break new ground for rocket, rovers and satellite components that are less dependent on sunlight or batteries.
We only use Fusion 360 to generate the 3D model and we will make a real model in 3D printing.
Space Agency Data
We use these pages to inspire us in the project and thus, try in a few days to think and something that can serve one day to improve the life of our civilization and to know the enigmas of our universe:
https://2022.spaceappschallenge.org/challenges/2022-challenges/exploring-venus/details
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/549/energy-storage-technologies-for-future-planetary-science-missions/
https://sbir.nasa.gov/SBIR/abstracts/21/sbir/phase1/SBIR-21-1-S3.03-3308.html
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/a-clockwork-rover-for-venus
Hackathon Journey
Our journey was very fast, we were not able to assemble the team until Saturday, which was when we started to do the project, but that was not an obstacle not to do, in fact, it was what helped us to think faster. It's the second time we participate in SpaceApps, and we will definitely participate again. Who knows, one day, we may be inside NASA itself solving riddles of the universe.
References
Font: https://www.newgreenfil.com/pages/mecanismo-de-um-relogio
Tags
#venus #coil #clockwork #windtubine #ugrinsky