A wide-range positioning error mitigation primary packaging device for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies

By designing a device comprising a primary sealing container, a bottom excitation assembly, an axial drive assembly, and a funnel assembly, the problems of high sampling leakage rate and complex packaging of extraterrestrial surface sampling devices are solved, achieving low leakage rate sample collection and simplified packaging operations, and adapting to complex environments.

CN116465669BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14CHONGQING UNIV
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Application Number
CN202211340760.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-10-29
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2042-10-29

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Technical Problem

Existing extraterrestrial surface sampling devices suffer from high sampling leakage rates and complex primary encapsulation processes, making it difficult to effectively collect and encapsulate fine soil samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies.

Method used

A wide positioning error mitigation primary packaging device was designed, comprising a primary sealing container, a bottom excitation assembly, an axial drive assembly, a swing drive assembly, and a funnel assembly. Through excitation motion, axial drive, and swing motion, the device enables the slow entry and automatic packaging of samples.

Benefits of technology

It achieves low-leakage sample collection, simplifies packaging, adapts to complex space environments, and reduces the difficulty of sampler design and handling.

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Abstract

This invention provides a wide-range, error-mitigation primary encapsulation device for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies. The device completes the encapsulation action through the action of a funnel and a torsion spring. A bottom excitation assembly is arranged at the bottom of the primary encapsulation container, and the excitation action is completed by the combined action of the torsion spring and the excitation motor. The funnel assembly and the track plate are connected by bearings, and the axial drive assembly is connected by a lead screw, and the funnel assembly is hinged to the swing plate in the swing drive assembly. The funnel moves along the track of the track plate. The axial drive assembly is fixed to the swing drive assembly, and the reduction motor drives the lead screw to rotate, causing the funnel assembly to complete the upward movement. A swing torsion spring is arranged in the swing drive assembly, and under the action of the torsion spring's restoring force, the assembly mounted on the swing plate completes the swing movement around the swing axis. This device allows for a large allowable width error in sample collection, reduces the difficulty of sample collection, and facilitates the collection of soil from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of extraterrestrial landing sampler technology, and in particular to a primary packaging device for wide positioning error mitigation for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies. Background Technology

[0002] The surface of extraterrestrial bodies is covered with weathering layers of different grain sizes, formed by the impact of countless meteorites, the physical disintegration of rocks, and radiation damage. After hundreds of millions of years of light radiation, these layers contain volatile chemical elements and isotopes emitted by light radiation. The study of soil samples from these bodies is of great scientific significance for exploring the formation and evolution of the universe and revealing the origin and evolution of life.

[0003] The primary sealing device is a crucial component of an extraterrestrial lander sampler, used for collecting and initially sealing surface samples from celestial bodies. Due to the unique environment of extraterrestrial bodies and the small particle diameter of the surface samples, these collected soil samples tend to float and adhere to mechanical equipment, making it difficult for them to settle at the bottom of the sampling container, often resulting in a high leakage rate during collection. Furthermore, after sampling, the sampling container needs to be preliminarily and automatically sealed; the sealing action should be simple and reliable.

[0004] However, there are few methods for sampling and encapsulating samples from extraterrestrial surfaces, and even fewer primary encapsulation devices are used for this purpose. Existing encapsulation containers are not designed to reduce leakage rates, and the primary encapsulation process is quite complex.

[0005] Based on the need for extraterrestrial object sampling, there is an urgent need to invent a sample collection device with a wide positioning error range and simple encapsulation operation. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a primary packaging device for wide positioning error mitigation for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial objects, in order to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0007] The technical solution adopted to achieve the purpose of this invention is as follows: a primary packaging device for wide positioning error mitigation for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial objects, comprising a primary sealing container, a bottom excitation assembly, an axial drive assembly, a swing drive assembly, a track plate, and a funnel assembly.

[0008] The initial sealing container includes a top seal, a container body, and a top seal valve. The container body has a barrel structure. A bottom vibration assembly is located at the bottom of the container body. The top seal is located at the open top of the container body. The top seal is generally a circular plate. A pouring outlet is provided on the surface of the circular plate. A top seal pin and a limiting part are protruding on the lower surface of the top seal. The top seal valve is generally an arc-shaped plate. A pin hole is provided on the surface of the top seal valve. A wedge foot is provided on the upper surface of the top seal valve.

[0009] A top sealing valve is positioned below the top seal of the container. The top sealing pin is inserted into a pin hole. A valve torsion spring is also fitted onto the top sealing pin. The valve torsion spring includes a first torsion arm and a second torsion arm. A first groove for engaging the first torsion arm is provided on the side wall of the top sealing pin. A second groove for engaging the second torsion arm is provided on the wall of the pin hole. Under the force of the valve torsion spring, the wedge abuts against the limiting part, and the top sealing valve seals the pouring outlet.

[0010] The swing drive assembly includes a swing plate, a swing drive torsion spring, a swing shaft seat, a connecting part, and a rotating shaft. The swing shaft seat is detachably mounted on the lander sampler. Two parallel clamping plates are provided on the lower surface of the swing plate. The rotating shaft passes through the two clamping plates and the swing shaft seat, rotatably mounting the swing plate onto the swing shaft seat. The swing drive torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft. The two clamping plates clamp and limit the swing drive torsion spring. One torsion arm of the swing drive torsion spring is engaged with the swing shaft seat, and the other end is attached to the lower surface of the swing plate. The connecting part includes a cylindrical outer shell and two anti-rotation arm connecting protrusions provided on the outer wall of the cylindrical outer shell. The connecting part is located on the upper surface of the swing plate. The axial drive assembly is a linear motion mechanism. The axial drive assembly is located within the inner cavity of the cylindrical outer shell.

[0011] The track plate is detachably mounted on the landing sampler. The track plate has track grooves. The track lines of the track grooves include an elevation section, a deflection section, and a termination section. The elevation section is a vertical straight groove. The deflection section is an arc groove. The termination section is a horizontal straight groove. The elevation section, deflection section, and termination section are smoothly connected sequentially.

[0012] The funnel assembly includes a funnel body, a funnel support column, a funnel anti-rotation arm, a funnel vibration motor, and a connecting bearing. In the initial state, the lower end of the funnel body extends into the pouring outlet. The upper end of the funnel support column is fixed to the side wall of the funnel, and the lower end extends into the cylindrical outer shell. The lower surface of the funnel support column abuts against the upper surface of the axial drive assembly. The funnel anti-rotation arm includes two parallel folding arms. Each folding arm includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. The first end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the side wall of the funnel body, and its tail end is rotatably connected to the first end of the second connecting rod. The tail end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to a connecting protrusion on the anti-rotation arm. One end of the connecting bearing is fixed to the side wall of the funnel, and the other end is movably inserted into a track groove. The connecting bearing can move along the slotting direction of the track groove. Under the action of the axial drive assembly and the oscillating drive assembly, the connecting bearing drives the funnel to move.

[0013] Furthermore, the landing sampler's structural plates include a +Z plate, a -Z plate, a +Y plate, and a -Y plate.

[0014] +X plate and -X plate. The origin of the coordinate system is the center of mass of the lander sampler. The direction from the origin to the +Z plate is the +Z direction. The +X direction is the direction of flight. The +Y direction is determined by the right-hand rule.

[0015] The swing shaft seat is detachably mounted on the +Z plate. The track plate is detachably mounted on the +Z plate.

[0016] Furthermore, the container body is a frustum-shaped barrel, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. A flange extends outward from the open top of the container body.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes a container fixing assembly. The container fixing assembly includes an upper support frame and a lower support frame. Both the upper and lower support frames include clamps and connecting rods. The two ends of the connecting rods are connected to the landing sampler and the clamps, respectively. The clamps of the upper and lower support frames are fitted around the outer periphery of the container body to provide axial positioning for the container body.

[0018] Furthermore, the pouring outlet is a slightly curved arc-shaped notch.

[0019] Furthermore, the bottom vibration assembly includes a vibration motor, a container striking component, a torsion spring clamping sleeve, a container striking component shaft, an assembly mounting base, a shaft torsion spring, and an eccentric block.

[0020] The container striking component includes a U-shaped groove and a motor enclosure. The opening of the U-shaped groove faces upward. The motor enclosure is disposed within the opening of the U-shaped groove. A striking boss is provided on the upper surface of the motor enclosure. The excitation motor is disposed within the motor enclosure. The motor shaft of the excitation motor extends out of the motor enclosure. The eccentric block is fixed to the motor shaft. The U-shaped groove includes a base plate and two side plates. The end of the side plates away from the motor enclosure extends outward. The extended ends of the two side plates form a component mounting base accommodating space.

[0021] The component mounting base is detachably mounted on the landing sampler. The component mounting base is arranged within an accommodating space. The container striking component's rotating shaft passes through two side plates and the component mounting base. Torsion springs are fitted at both ends of the container striking component's rotating shaft. The two torsion arms of the torsion springs are respectively fixed to the lower surface of the base plate and the landing sampler. A torsion spring retaining sleeve is also fitted on the container striking component's rotating shaft. The torsion spring retaining sleeve provides axial positioning for the rotating shaft's torsion springs.

[0022] Under the combined action of the excitation motor and the shaft torsion spring, the striking boss strikes the lower surface of the container body.

[0023] Furthermore, the funnel body has a wide-mouthed, square-topped structure. A flange is provided on the side wall of the funnel body, and in the initial state, the lower surface of the flange is attached to the top seal of the container.

[0024] Furthermore, the axial drive component is a lead screw.

[0025] The present invention also discloses a method for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies using the above-described device.

[0026] The method includes the following steps:

[0027] 1) Sample Collection. The sample is carried by the sampling end to the upper opening of the funnel body for pouring and releasing. The excitation motor performs excitation motion to assist the sample in entering the container body. With the assistance of the excitation assembly, the problem of sample accumulation is solved, making the sample dense.

[0028] 2) Sample Sealing. After sampling is completed, the axial drive assembly moves the funnel support column upward. The lower edge of the funnel body releases the restriction on the rotation of the top sealing valve. Under the restoring force of the valve torsion spring, the top sealing valve rotates, sealing the pouring outlet and completing the container sealing process.

[0029] 3) Sample transfer. The sample transfer end grips the initial sealed container and moves it towards the sealed encapsulated container.

[0030] 4) The device is restored to its initial state.

[0031] Further, after step 2), the axial drive assembly drives the funnel body to continue rising until the connecting bearing reaches the deflection section. Under the restoring force of the swing drive torsion spring, the funnel assembly swings around the swing shaft seat and finally stops, completing the funnel swing action.

[0032] The technical effects of this invention are beyond doubt:

[0033] A. The allowable width error of the sample can be large, which reduces the difficulty of sample collection and facilitates the collection of soil from the surface of extraterrestrial objects;

[0034] B. It can slowly introduce samples taken from the ground surface into the packaging container and ensure a low leakage rate in the collection and receiving process;

[0035] C. The packaging action is simple to trigger, effectively avoiding external factors such as sampling samples clogging the packaging equipment, and can realize the automatic packaging process;

[0036] D. Sufficient space is provided for handling, which reduces the design difficulty of transferring and moving the sampler;

[0037] E. It can adapt to complex environmental conditions throughout the entire flight process, including launch, Earth-Moon transfer, and landing on the lunar surface. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the initial sampling and collection state of the overall device mechanism;

[0039] Figure 2A simplified diagram illustrating the layout principle of the device mechanism;

[0040] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the completed packaging state of the device container;

[0041] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of the funnel after it has completed its rotation.

[0042] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the initial sealing container;

[0043] Figure 6 Diagram showing the fit between the container top seal and the top seal valve;

[0044] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom excitation assembly;

[0045] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of a container striking component;

[0046] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the axial drive assembly;

[0047] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the swing drive component;

[0048] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the connection relationship between the swing drive component and the funnel component;

[0049] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the trackpad;

[0050] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the funnel assembly;

[0051] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the container fixing components.

[0052] In the diagram: Initial sealing container 1, container top seal 1-1, limiting part 1-11, container body 1-2, top sealing valve 1-3, pin hole 1-31, wedge foot 1-32, valve torsion spring 1-4, top sealing pin 1-5, bottom vibration assembly 2, bottom vibration motor 2-1, container striking component 2-2, bottom plate 2-21, side plate 2-22, motor-encapsulated container 2-23, striking boss 2-24, torsion spring clamping sleeve 2-3, container striking component shaft 2-4, assembly mounting base 2-5, bottom vibration torsion spring 2-6, eccentric block 2-7, axial drive assembly 3, reduction motor 3-1 3-2 lead screw, 4 swing drive assembly, 4-1 swing plate, 4-2 swing drive torsion spring, 4-3 swing shaft seat, 4-4 connecting part, 4-4 cylindrical shell, 4-41 anti-rotation arm connecting protrusion, 4-42 clamping plate, 4-5 track plate, 5-1 track groove, 5-1 lifting section, 5-12 deflection section, 5-13 termination section, 6 funnel assembly, 6-1 funnel, 6-2 funnel support column, 6-3 funnel anti-rotation arm, 6-4 funnel vibration motor, 6-5 connecting bearing, 7 container fixing assembly, 7-1 upper support frame, 7-2 lower support frame, 8 landing sampler + Z plate. Detailed Implementation

[0053] The present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments, but it should not be construed that the scope of the present invention is limited to the following embodiments. Various substitutions and modifications made based on ordinary technical knowledge and common practices in the art without departing from the above-described technical concept of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0054] Example 1:

[0055] See Figures 1-4 This embodiment addresses the problems of high leakage rate in existing primary packaging devices for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies, as well as the complexity and low reliability of the initial packaging process. It provides a primary packaging device with wide positioning error mitigation for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies, including a primary sealing container 1, a bottom excitation assembly 2, an axial drive assembly 3, a swing drive assembly 4, a track plate 5, and a funnel assembly 6.

[0056] See Figures 5-9The initial sealing container 1 includes a container top seal 1-1, a container body 1-2, and a top sealing valve 1-3. The container body 1-2 has a barrel structure. A bottom vibration assembly 2 is provided below the container body 1-2. The container top seal 1-1 is located at the upper open end of the container body 1-2. The container top seal 1-1 is generally a circular plate. A pouring and dispensing port 1-11 is provided on the surface of the circular plate. A top sealing pin 1-5 and a limiting part 1-12 are protruding on the lower surface of the container top seal 1-1. The top sealing valve 1-3 is generally an arc-shaped plate. A pin hole 1-31 is provided on the surface of the top sealing valve 1-3. A wedge foot 1-32 is provided on the upper surface of the top sealing valve 1-3. The top sealing valve 1-3 is located below the container top seal 1-1. The top sealing pin 1-5 is inserted into the pin hole. A valve torsion spring 1-4 is also fitted on the top sealing pin 1-5. The valve torsion spring 1-4 includes a first torsion arm and a second torsion arm. A first groove for embedding the first torsion arm is provided on the side wall of the top sealing pin 1-5. A second groove for embedding the second torsion arm is provided on the wall of the pin hole 1-31. Under the force of the valve torsion spring 1-4, the wedge foot 1-32 abuts against the limiting part 1-12, and the top sealing valve 1-3 blocks the pouring outlet 1-11.

[0057] See Figure 10 The swing drive assembly 4 includes a swing plate 4-1, a swing drive torsion spring 4-2, a swing shaft seat 4-3, a connecting part 4-4, and a rotating shaft. The swing shaft seat 4-3 is detachably mounted on the lander sampler. Two parallel clamping plates 4-5 are provided on the lower surface of the swing plate 4-1. The rotating shaft passes through the two clamping plates 4-5 and the swing shaft seat 4-3, rotatably mounting the swing plate 4-1 onto the swing shaft seat 4-3. The swing drive torsion spring 4-2 is sleeved on the rotating shaft. The two clamping plates 4-5 clamp and limit the swing drive torsion spring 4-2. One torsion arm of the swing drive torsion spring 4-2 is engaged with the protrusion of the swing shaft seat 4-3, and the other end is attached to the lower surface of the swing plate 4-1. The connecting part 4-4 includes a cylindrical outer shell 4-41 and two anti-rotation arm connecting protrusions 4-42 provided on the outer wall of the cylindrical outer shell 4-41. The connecting part 4-4 is arranged on the upper surface of the swing plate 4-1. The axial drive assembly 3 is a linear motion mechanism. The axial drive assembly 3 is arranged in the inner cavity of the cylindrical outer shell 4-41. In this embodiment, the upper surface of the swing plate 4-1 is provided with reinforcing ribs to enhance the strength and rigidity of the product.

[0058] Referring to 11 and 12, the trajectory plate 5 is detachably mounted on the lander sampler. A trajectory groove 501 is provided on the trajectory plate 5. The trajectory line of the trajectory groove 501 includes a lifting section 5011, a deflection section 5012, and a termination section 5013. The lifting section 5011 is a vertical straight groove. The deflection section 5012 is an arc groove. The termination section 5013 is a horizontal straight groove. The lifting section 5011, deflection section 5012, and termination section 5013 are smoothly connected sequentially.

[0059] See Figure 13 The funnel assembly 6 includes a funnel body 6-1, a funnel support column 6-2, a funnel anti-rotation arm 6-3, a funnel excitation motor 6-4, and a connecting bearing 6-5. In the initial state...

[0060] The lower end of the funnel body 6-1 extends into the pouring and discharging port 1-11. The upper end of the funnel support column 6-2 is fixed to the side wall of the funnel 6-1, and the lower end extends into the cylindrical outer shell 4-41. The lower surface of the funnel support column 6-2 abuts against the upper surface of the axial drive assembly 3. The funnel anti-rotation arm 6-3 includes two parallel folding arms. The folding arm includes a first connecting rod 6-31 and a second connecting rod 6-32. The first end of the first connecting rod 6-31 is hinged to the side wall of the funnel body 6-1, and the tail end is rotatably connected to the first end of the second connecting rod 6-32. The tail end of the second connecting rod 6-32 is rotatably connected to the anti-rotation arm connecting protrusion 4-42. One end of the connecting bearing 6-5 is fixed to the side wall of the funnel 6-1, and the other end is movably inserted into the track groove 501. The connecting bearing 6-5 can move along the slotting direction of the track groove 501. Under the action of the axial drive assembly 3 and the oscillating drive assembly 4, the connecting bearing 6-5 drives the funnel 6-1 to move.

[0061] In this embodiment, the sealing action is completed under the action of the funnel and the valve torsion spring. The bottom excitation assembly is arranged at the bottom of the initial sealing container, and the excitation action is completed by the joint action of the torsion spring and the excitation motor. The funnel assembly and the track plate are connected by bearings, the axial drive assembly is connected by a lead screw, and the swing plate in the swing drive assembly is hinged. The funnel of the funnel assembly has a wide-mouth square top structure, and the excitation motor is set on it to excite the funnel, and the funnel moves along the track plate. The axial drive assembly is fixed on the swing drive assembly, and the reduction motor drives the lead screw to rotate, driving the funnel assembly to complete the upward movement. A swing torsion spring is arranged in the swing drive assembly. Under the action of the torsion spring's restoring force, the component mounted on the swing plate completes the swing movement around the swing axis seat.

[0062] Example 2:

[0063] The main structure of this embodiment is the same as that of Embodiment 1. The structural plates of the landing sampler include a +Z plate, a -Z plate, a +Y plate, a -Y plate, a +X plate, and a -X plate. The center of mass of the landing sampler is taken as the origin of the coordinate system. The direction from the origin to the +Z plate is the +Z direction. The flight direction is taken as the +X direction. The +Y direction is determined according to the right-hand rule.

[0064] The swing shaft seat 4-3 is detachably mounted on the +Z plate 8. The track plate 5 is detachably mounted on the +Z plate 8.

[0065] Example 3:

[0066] The main structure of this embodiment is the same as that of Embodiment 1. However, to facilitate the transfer and gripping of the container body 1-2, the container body 1-2 is a frustum-shaped barrel that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. A flange 1-21 extends outward from the upper opening of the container body 1-2.

[0067] Example 4:

[0068] See Figure 14 This embodiment has the same main structure as Embodiment 1, but also includes a container fixing assembly 7. The container fixing assembly 7 includes an upper support frame 7-1 and a lower support frame 7-2. Both the upper support frame 7-1 and the lower support frame 7-2 include a clamp and a connecting rod. The two ends of the connecting rod are connected to the landing sampler and the clamp, respectively. The clamps of the upper support frame 7-1 and the lower support frame 7-2 are fitted around the container body 1-2 to provide axial positioning of the container body 1-2.

[0069] Example 5:

[0070] The main structure of this embodiment is the same as that of embodiment 1, wherein the pouring and releasing port 1-11 is a slightly curved arc-shaped notch.

[0071] Example 6:

[0072] See Figure 7 The main structure of this embodiment is the same as that of embodiment 1. The bottom vibration assembly 2 includes a vibration motor 2-1, a container striking component 2-2, a torsion spring clamping sleeve 2-3, a container striking component rotating shaft 2-4, an assembly mounting base 2-5, a rotating shaft torsion spring 2-6, and an eccentric block 2-7.

[0073] The container striking component 2-2 includes a U-shaped groove and a motor enclosure container 2-23. The opening of the U-shaped groove faces upward. The motor enclosure container 2-23 is arranged in the opening of the U-shaped groove. A striking boss 2-24 is provided on the upper surface of the motor enclosure container 2-23. The excitation motor 2-1 is arranged in the motor enclosure container 2-23. The motor shaft of the excitation motor 2-1 extends out of the motor enclosure container 2-23. The eccentric block 2-7 is fixed on the motor shaft. The U-shaped groove includes a base plate 2-21 and two side plates 2-22. The end of the side plate 2-22 away from the motor enclosure container 2-23 extends outward. The extended ends of the two side plates clamp a component mounting seat accommodating space.

[0074] The component mounting base 2-5 is detachably mounted on the landing sampler. The component mounting base 2-5 is arranged within the accommodating space. The container striking component shaft 2-4 passes through the two side plates 2-22 and the component mounting base 2-5. Torsion springs 2-6 are fitted at both ends of the container striking component shaft 2-4. The two torsion arms of the torsion springs 2-6 are fixed to the lower surface of the base plate 2-21 and the landing sampler, respectively, forming an elastic support for the container striking component 2-2. A torsion spring clamping sleeve 2-3 is also fitted on the container striking component shaft 2-4. The torsion spring clamping sleeve 2-3 axially positions the torsion spring 2-6.

[0075] Under the combined action of the excitation motor 2-1 and the shaft torsion spring 2-6, the striking boss 2-24 strikes the geometric center of the lower surface of the container body 1-2.

[0076] Example 7:

[0077] The main structure of this embodiment is the same as that of Embodiment 1, except that the funnel body 6-1 is a wide-mouthed funnel.

[0078] The square-top structure allows for a large tolerance in sample width. A flange is provided on the side wall of the funnel body 6-1; initially, the lower surface of the flange adheres to the container top seal 1-1, providing axial compression to the container.

[0079] Example 8:

[0080] The main structure of this embodiment is the same as that of Embodiment 1, except that the axial drive assembly 3 is a lead screw. The lead screw acts as the driving body, and the funnel support column 6-2 is fixedly connected to the lead screw nut seat.

[0081] Example 9:

[0082] This embodiment provides a method for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies using the apparatus described in Embodiments 1-8, including the following steps:

[0083] 1) Sample collection. The sample is carried to the upper opening of the funnel body 6-1 by the sampling end to complete the pouring and discharging operation. The excitation motor 6-4 performs excitation motion to assist the sample in entering the container body 1-2. With the assistance of the excitation component 2, the sample accumulation problem is solved, making the sample dense.

[0084] 2) Sample Sealing. After sampling and collection are completed, the axial drive assembly 3 drives the funnel support column 6-2 to move upward. The lower edge of the funnel body 6-1 releases the restriction on the rotation of the top sealing valve 1-3. Under the restoring force of the valve torsion spring 1-4, the top sealing valve 1-3 rotates, sealing the pouring outlet 1-11, completing the container sealing action.

[0085] 3) Funnel rotation. The axial drive assembly 3 drives the funnel body 6-1 to continue rising until the connecting bearing 6-5 reaches the deflection section 5012. Under the restoring force of the swing drive torsion spring 4-2, the funnel assembly 6 swings around the swing shaft seat 4-3 and finally stops, completing the funnel rotation action.

[0086] 4) Sample transfer. The sample transfer end grips the initial sealed container 1 and moves it towards the sealed encapsulation container.

[0087] 5) The device is restored to its initial state.

Claims

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A primary packaging device for wide positioning error mitigation in the collection of samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies, characterized in that: It includes a primary sealing container (1), a bottom excitation assembly (2), an axial drive assembly (3), a swing drive assembly (4), a track plate (5), and a funnel assembly (6); The initial sealing container (1) includes a container top seal (1-1), a container body (1-2), and a top sealing valve (1-3); the container body (1-2) is a barrel structure; a bottom vibration assembly (2) is provided below the container body (1-2); a container top seal (1-1) is provided at the upper opening of the container body (1-2); the container top seal (1-1) is generally a circular plate; a pouring and discharging port (1-11) is provided on the surface of the circular plate; a top sealing pin (1-5) and a limiting part (1-12) are protruding on the lower surface of the container top seal (1-1); the top sealing valve (1-3) is generally an arc-shaped plate; a pin hole (1-31) is provided on the surface of the top sealing valve (1-3); the top sealing valve... The upper surface of the door (1-3) is provided with a wedge foot (1-32); the top sealing valve (1-3) is arranged below the container top seal (1-1); the top sealing pin (1-5) is inserted into the pin hole; the top sealing pin (1-5) is also fitted with a valve torsion spring (1-4); the valve torsion spring (1-4) includes a first torsion arm and a second torsion arm; the side wall of the top sealing pin (1-5) is provided with a first slot for embedding the first torsion arm; the hole wall of the pin hole (1-31) is provided with a second slot for embedding the second torsion arm; the wedge foot (1-32) abuts against the limiting part (1-12) under the force of the valve torsion spring (1-4), and the top sealing valve (1-3) blocks the pouring and discharging port (1-11); The swing drive assembly (4) includes a swing plate (4-1), a swing drive torsion spring (4-2), a swing shaft seat (4-3), a connecting part (4-4), and a rotating shaft; the swing shaft seat (4-3) is detachably mounted on the lander sampler; two parallel clamping plates (4-5) are provided on the lower surface of the swing plate (4-1); the rotating shaft passes through the two clamping plates (4-5) and the swing shaft seat (4-3), rotatably mounting the swing plate (4-1) on the swing shaft seat (4-3); the swing drive torsion spring (4-2) is sleeved on the rotating shaft; the two clamping plates (4-5) support the swing drive... The torsion spring (4-2) is used for locking and limiting; one torsion arm of the swing drive torsion spring (4-2) is engaged with the swing shaft seat (4-3), and the other end is attached to the lower surface of the swing plate (4-1); the connecting part (4-4) includes a cylindrical shell (4-41) and two anti-rotation arm connecting protrusions (4-42) provided on the outer wall of the cylindrical shell (4-41); the connecting part (4-4) is arranged on the upper surface of the swing plate (4-1); the axial drive assembly (3) is a linear motion mechanism; the axial drive assembly (3) is arranged in the inner cavity of the cylindrical shell (4-41); The trajectory plate (5) is detachably mounted on the lander sampler; a trajectory groove (501) is provided on the trajectory plate (5); the trajectory line of the trajectory groove (501) includes a lifting section (5011), a deflection section (5012), and a termination section (5013); the lifting section (5011) is a vertical straight groove; the deflection section (5012) is an arc groove; the termination section (5013) is a horizontal straight groove; the lifting section (5011), the deflection section (5012), and the termination section (5013) are smoothly connected in sequence; The funnel assembly (6) includes a funnel (6-1), a funnel support column (6-2), a funnel anti-rotation arm (6-3), a funnel vibration motor (6-4), and a connecting bearing (6-5). In the initial state, the lower end of the funnel (6-1) extends into the pouring and discharging port (1-11). The upper end of the funnel support column (6-2) is fixed to the side wall of the funnel (6-1), and the lower end extends into the cylindrical shell (4-41). The lower surface of the funnel support column (6-2) abuts against the upper surface of the axial drive assembly (3). The funnel anti-rotation arm (6-3) includes two parallel folding arms. The folding arms include a first connecting rod (6-31) and a second connecting rod. (6-32); The first end of the first connecting rod (6-31) is connected to the side wall of the funnel (6-1) by a hinge, and the tail end is rotatably connected to the first end of the second connecting rod (6-32); The tail end of the second connecting rod (6-32) is rotatably connected to the anti-rotation arm connecting protrusion (4-42); One end of the connecting bearing (6-5) is fixed to the side wall of the funnel (6-1), and the other end is movably inserted into the track groove (501); The connecting bearing (6-5) can move along the slotting direction of the track groove (501); Under the action of the axial drive assembly (3) and the swing drive assembly (4), the connecting bearing (6-5) drives the funnel (6-1) to move.

2. The wide positioning error mitigation primary packaging device for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies according to claim 1, characterized in that: The structural plates of the lander sampler include +Z plate (8), -Z plate, +Y plate, -Y plate, +X plate and -X plate; with the center of mass of the lander sampler as the origin of the coordinate system, the direction from the origin of the coordinate system to the +Z plate is the +Z direction, the direction of flight is the +X direction, and the +Y direction is determined according to the right-hand rule; The swing shaft seat (4-3) is detachably mounted on the +Z plate (8); the track plate (5) is detachably mounted on the +Z plate (8).

3. The primary packaging device for wide positioning error mitigation for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies according to claim 1, characterized in that: The container body (1-2) is a frustum-shaped barrel that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom; a flange (1-21) extends outward from the upper opening of the container body (1-2).

4. A primary packaging device for wide positioning error mitigation for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a container fixing assembly (7); the container fixing assembly (7) includes an upper support frame (7-1) and a lower support frame (7-2); both the upper support frame (7-1) and the lower support frame (7-2) include a clamp and a connecting rod; the two ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the landing sampler and the clamp; the clamps of the upper support frame (7-1) and the lower support frame (7-2) are sleeved on the periphery of the container body (1-2) to axially position the container body (1-2).

5. A primary packaging device for wide positioning error mitigation for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pouring outlet (1-11) is a slightly curved arc-shaped notch.

6. A primary packaging device for wide positioning error mitigation for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom vibration assembly (2) includes a vibration motor (2-1), a container striking component (2-2), a torsion spring clamping sleeve (2-3), a container striking component shaft (2-4), an assembly mounting base (2-5), a shaft torsion spring (2-6), and an eccentric block (2-7); The container striking component (2-2) includes a U-shaped groove and a motor encapsulation container (2-23); the opening of the U-shaped groove faces upward; the motor encapsulation container (2-23) is arranged in the opening of the U-shaped groove; a striking boss (2-24) is provided on the upper surface of the motor encapsulation container (2-23); the excitation motor (2-1) is arranged in the motor encapsulation container (2-23); the motor shaft of the excitation motor (2-1) extends out of the motor encapsulation container (2-23); the eccentric block (2-7) is fixed on the motor shaft; the U-shaped groove includes a base plate (2-21) and two side plates (2-22); the end of the side plate (2-22) away from the motor encapsulation container (2-23) extends outward; the extended ends of the two side plates clamp out a component mounting seat accommodating space; The component mounting base (2-5) is detachably mounted on the landing sampler; the component mounting base (2-5) is arranged in the accommodating space; the container striking component shaft (2-4) passes through two side plates (2-22) and the component mounting base (2-5); the two ends of the container striking component shaft (2-4) are fitted with shaft torsion springs (2-6); the two torsion arms of the shaft torsion springs (2-6) are respectively fixed to the lower surface of the base plate (2-21) and the landing sampler; a torsion spring clamping sleeve (2-3) is also fitted on the container striking component shaft (2-4); the torsion spring clamping sleeve (2-3) axially positions the shaft torsion spring (2-6); Under the combined action of the excitation motor (2-1) and the shaft torsion spring (2-6), the striking boss (2-24) strikes the lower surface of the container body (1-2).

7. A primary packaging device for wide positioning error mitigation for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies according to claim 1, characterized in that: The funnel (6-1) has a wide-mouth square-top structure; a flange is provided on the side wall of the funnel (6-1), and in the initial state, the lower surface of the flange is attached to the top seal of the container (1-1).

8. A primary packaging device for wide positioning error mitigation for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies according to claim 1, characterized in that: The axial drive assembly (3) is a lead screw.

9. A method for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies using the device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: 1) Sample collection; The sample is carried to the upper opening of the funnel (6-1) by the sampling end to complete the pouring and discharging operation; The funnel excitation motor (6-4) performs excitation motion to assist the sample to enter the container body (1-2); The sample accumulation problem is solved with the assistance of the excitation component (2), making the sample dense; 2) Sample packaging; After the sampling is completed, the axial drive assembly (3) drives the funnel support column (6-2) to move upward; the lower edge of the funnel (6-1) releases the restriction on the rotation of the top sealing valve (1-3); under the restoring force of the valve torsion spring (1-4), the top sealing valve (1-3) rotates to block the pouring and discharging port (1-11) and complete the container sealing action; 3) Sample transfer; The sample transfer end grips the initial sealed container (1) and moves it towards the sealed encapsulation container; 4) The device is restored to its initial state.

10. The method for collecting samples from the surface of extraterrestrial bodies according to claim 9, characterized in that: After step 2), the axial drive assembly (3) drives the funnel (6-1) to continue rising until the connecting bearing (6-5) reaches the deflection section (5012); under the restoring force of the swing drive torsion spring (4-2), the funnel assembly (6) swings around the swing shaft seat (4-3) and finally stops, completing the swing action of the funnel.

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