A space locking and releasing mechanism with electromagnetic drive unlocking and a working method thereof

By designing an electromagnetic drive unlocked space lock release mechanism, the electromagnetic drive lock release process is used to solve the problem of inspecting mass on-orbit release accuracy in the space gravitational wave detection system, achieving low impact, fast and repeatable lock release, and retaining functional elements.

CN118992137BActive Publication Date: 2025-05-02HARBIN INST OF TECH
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Application Number
CN202411367103.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-29
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2044-09-29

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Technical Problem

In space gravitational wave detection systems, the inspection mass requires in-orbit release and capture at extremely low speeds at extremely accurate positions, and the prior art is difficult to meet this accuracy requirement.

Method used

A space lock release mechanism for electromagnetic drive unlocking is designed, including first-level locking claws, lock tongues, second-level locking claws, third-level locking claws, fourth-level locking claws, torsion springs, electromagnets and housings, locking and release through electromagnetic drive of electromagnets.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a low-impact, fast response and repeatable lock release process, meets the accuracy and speed requirements of the space gravitational wave detection system, and retains functional components after release, so as not to affect the subsequent work of the satellite.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of locking and releasing technology for space gravitational wave detection, and specifically to a space locking and releasing mechanism and working method for electromagnetically driven unlocking; the releasing mechanism comprises a locking and releasing mechanism and a load compartment bottom plate, and the locking and releasing mechanism is arranged above the load compartment bottom plate; the locking and releasing mechanism comprises a primary locking claw, a locking tongue, a secondary locking claw, a third locking claw, a fourth locking claw, a torsion spring, an electromagnet and a shell, the shell is arranged on the load compartment bottom plate, the electromagnet is arranged inside the shell, the locking tongue is arranged on the electromagnet, the primary locking claw, the secondary locking claw, the third locking claw, and the fourth locking claw are all connected to the shell, and the fourth locking claw, the third locking claw, the secondary locking claw, and the primary locking claw are overlapped in sequence, the locking tongue abuts against the primary locking claw, and the torsion spring is arranged on the hanging holes of the primary locking claw, the secondary locking claw, the third locking claw, and the fourth locking claw. In terms of triggering mode, the electromagnet triggers, responds quickly, consumes less power, has a small impact magnitude, will not cause mis-locking, and can realize repeated tests on the ground.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of locking and releasing technology for space gravitational wave detection, and in particular to a space locking and releasing mechanism for electromagnetically driven unlocking and a working method. Background Art

[0002] Space gravitational wave detection uses similar gravitational wave detection technology to that used on the ground. The light source emits laser light, which is reflected by the surface of the test mass and then received by the receiver. When the gravitational wave passes through the optical path, it causes changes in the light, which in turn produces light interference. The change is received by the receiver, and the existence of gravitational waves can be detected based on the changes in the received information. Since gravitational waves have low frequency and small amplitude and are not easy to monitor, strict requirements are placed on the accuracy of the entire detection system. As the core component of gravitational wave detection, the test mass needs to be released in orbit at an extremely precise position and at an extremely low speed, and be captured by the static electrode plate on the satellite electrode frame and suspended in a predetermined position. This requires improving the release accuracy while ensuring accurate positioning.

[0003] Therefore, it becomes an urgent task to develop a locking and releasing mechanism with low impact, quick response and repeatable ground verification. Summary of the invention

[0004] Therefore, the present invention provides a spatial locking and releasing mechanism and a working method for electromagnetically driven unlocking.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a space locking and releasing mechanism for electromagnetic drive unlocking, comprising a locking and releasing mechanism and a load compartment bottom plate, wherein the locking and releasing mechanism is arranged above the load compartment bottom plate; the locking and releasing mechanism comprises a primary locking claw, a locking tongue, a secondary locking claw, a third locking claw, a fourth locking claw, a torsion spring, an electromagnet and a shell, wherein the shell is arranged on the load compartment bottom plate, the electromagnet is arranged inside the shell, the locking tongue is arranged on the electromagnet, the primary locking claw, the secondary locking claw, the third locking claw and the fourth locking claw are all connected to the shell, and the fourth locking claw, the third locking claw, the secondary locking claw and the primary locking claw are overlapped in sequence, the locking tongue abuts against the primary locking claw, and the torsion spring is arranged on the hanging holes of the primary locking claw, the secondary locking claw, the third locking claw and the fourth locking claw; a locking head and a locking assembly are arranged on the load compartment bottom plate, one end of the locking head is located in the shell, and the locking head is connected to the fourth locking claw, and the locking assembly is used to lock the load compartment bottom plate and an external device.

[0006] Furthermore, the first-level locking claw is provided with a first-level D-shaped surface, the second-level locking claw is provided with a second-level D-shaped surface, the third-level locking claw is provided with a third-level D-shaped surface, the second-level locking claw is built on the first-level D-shaped surface, the third-level locking claw is built on the second-level D-shaped surface, and the fourth-level locking claw is built on the third-level D-shaped surface.

[0007] Furthermore, the fourth-level locking claw is provided with a hook head, and the hook head is inserted into the locking head.

[0008] Furthermore, a baffle is provided at one end of the lock tongue, a stopper is provided on the primary lock claw, the baffle abuts against the stopper, and the baffle is used to limit the axial rotational movement of the primary lock claw.

[0009] Furthermore, both ends of the first-level locking claw, the second-level locking claw, the third-level locking claw, and the fourth-level locking claw are provided with knobs, and the knobs are inserted into the side walls of the shell and are flush with the outer wall of the shell.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a fixing column and a tension spring, wherein the tension spring is connected to the locking tongue, the tension spring is sleeved on the fixing column, and the fixing column is arranged on the shell.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a bracket, which is arranged on the shell, and the electromagnet is arranged on the bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a disc spring and a loading nut, the disc spring is sleeved on one end of the lock head, and the loading nut is connected to the lock head.

[0013] Furthermore, an arc-shaped groove is provided on the bottom plate of the load compartment, and the lock head is located in the arc-shaped groove.

[0014] The present invention also provides a working method of the space locking and releasing mechanism using the electromagnetic drive unlocking, comprising:

[0015] In the locked state, the lock tongue baffle in the lock release mechanism limits the axial rotational movement of the first-level lock claw, the second-level lock claw is built on the first-level D-shaped surface, the third-level lock claw is built on the second-level D-shaped surface, and the fourth-level lock claw is built on the third-level D-shaped surface, which limits its own axial rotational movement, and finally realizes the locking of the fourth-level lock claw and the bottom plate of the load compartment. At this time, the torsion spring is in a tightened state;

[0016] During the release process, when the electromagnet is energized and attracted, the lock tongue moves axially, the first-level lock claw rotates counterclockwise under the action of the torsion spring, the first-level D-shaped surface releases the restriction on the second-level lock claw, and the second-level lock claw swings clockwise under the action of the torsion spring. The second-level D-shaped surface releases the restriction on the third-level lock claw, and the third-level lock claw swings counterclockwise under the action of the torsion spring. The third-level D-shaped surface contacts the restriction on the fourth-level lock claw, and the fourth-level lock claw swings clockwise under the action of the torsion spring to unlock the lock head, and the load compartment bottom plate moves axially under the action of the ejection assembly to realize the release process of the load compartment.

[0017] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0018] 1. The electromagnetically driven space locking and releasing mechanism of the present invention comprises a locking and releasing mechanism and a load compartment bottom plate, wherein the locking and releasing mechanism is arranged above the load compartment bottom plate; the locking and releasing mechanism comprises a primary locking claw, a locking tongue, a secondary locking claw, a third locking claw, a fourth locking claw, a torsion spring, an electromagnet and a shell, wherein the shell is arranged on the load compartment bottom plate, the electromagnet is arranged inside the shell, the locking tongue is arranged on the electromagnet, the primary locking claw, the secondary locking claw, the third locking claw and the fourth locking claw are all connected to the shell, and the fourth locking claw, the third locking claw, the secondary locking claw and the primary locking claw are overlapped in sequence, the locking tongue abuts against the primary locking claw, and the torsion spring is arranged on the hanging holes of the primary locking claw, the secondary locking claw, the third locking claw and the fourth locking claw; a locking head and a locking assembly are arranged on the load compartment bottom plate, one end of the locking head is located in the shell, and the locking head is connected to the fourth locking claw, and the locking assembly is used to lock the load compartment bottom plate and an external device.

[0019] The load compartment bottom plate is arranged directly below the overall mechanism. When the electromagnetically driven unlocked space locking and releasing mechanism is in the locked state, the locking and releasing mechanism locks the load compartment bottom plate; when separated, after the electromagnet of the locking and releasing mechanism is energized, the locking tongue is adsorbed to unlock the constraint of the primary locking claw, and the load compartment bottom plate is unlocked by gradually unlocking the locking claw.

[0020] The electromagnetically driven unlocked spatial locking and releasing mechanism adopts a locking component-bearing method, and the preload force can be adjusted by the locking component. The triggering method adopts an electromagnet trigger, which has a fast response, low power consumption, small impact level, no mislocking, and can be repeatedly tested on the ground. The release method adopts a step-by-step release method of the locking claw, which can bear a large locking force and requires a very small unlocking force.

[0021] After the electromagnetically driven unlocked space locking and releasing mechanism is separated, the electromagnets, various levels of locking claws, torsion springs and other triggering and actuating components that have completed their functions are retained on the platform end, without generating waste and affecting the subsequent work of the satellite.

[0022] 2. In the electromagnetically driven unlocking spatial locking and releasing mechanism provided by the present invention, a baffle is provided at one end of the lock tongue, a block is provided on the primary lock claw, the baffle abuts against the block, and the baffle is used to limit the axial rotational movement of the primary lock claw. By setting the baffle and the block, the abutment of the baffle on the lock tongue against the block is achieved, thereby preventing the primary lock claw from rotating in the locked state, that is, limiting the axial rotational movement of the primary lock claw, thereby limiting the secondary lock claw, the third lock claw, and the fourth lock claw.

[0023] 3. In the electromagnetically driven unlocking space locking and releasing mechanism provided by the present invention, both ends of the primary locking claw, the secondary locking claw, the tertiary locking claw, and the quaternary locking claw are provided with knobs, and the knobs are inserted into the side wall of the shell and are flush with the outer wall of the shell. By setting the knobs, the primary locking claw, the secondary locking claw, the tertiary locking claw, and the quaternary locking claw can be adjusted outside the shell so that the primary locking claw, the secondary locking claw, the tertiary locking claw, and the quaternary locking claw are in suitable positions.

[0024] 4. The electromagnetically driven unlocking space locking and releasing mechanism provided by the present invention further comprises a bracket, the bracket is arranged on the housing, and the electromagnet is arranged on the bracket. By setting the bracket, the electromagnet is fixedly installed, and the installation stability of the electromagnet is ensured.

[0025] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the electromagnetically driven space locking and releasing mechanism provided by the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram of the electromagnetically driven unlocking space locking and releasing mechanism provided by the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 A side view of the electromagnetically driven space locking and releasing mechanism provided by the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a primary locking claw of a space locking and releasing mechanism for electromagnetically driven unlocking provided by the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the load compartment bottom plate of the electromagnetically driven unlocking space locking and releasing mechanism provided by the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the arc-shaped groove of the space locking and releasing mechanism for electromagnetic drive unlocking provided by the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of a tension spring of a space locking and releasing mechanism for electromagnetic drive unlocking provided by the present invention;

[0034] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a four-stage locking claw of a space locking and releasing mechanism for electromagnetically driven unlocking provided by the present invention;

[0035] Fig. 9 A schematic structural diagram of the baffle of the electromagnetically driven unlocking spatial locking and releasing mechanism provided by the present invention.

[0036] Description of reference numerals:

[0037] 1. Locking and releasing mechanism; 101. Primary locking claw; 102. Lock tongue; 103. Secondary locking claw; 104. Third-level locking claw; 105. Fourth-level locking claw; 106. Torsion spring; 107. Electromagnet; 108. Bracket; 109. Housing; 110. Primary D-shaped surface; 111. Secondary D-shaped surface; 112. Third-level D-shaped surface; 113. Hook; 114. Baffle; 115. Block; 116. Knob; 117. Fixing column; 118. Tension spring;

[0038] 2. Load compartment bottom plate; 201. Loading nut; 202. Disc spring; 203. Locking head; 204. Arc groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] In the following, only some exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the drawings and descriptions are considered to be exemplary and non-restrictive in nature.

[0040] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present disclosure. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present disclosure, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0041] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or can communicate with each other; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0043] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples to realize different structures of the present disclosure. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present disclosure, the parts and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples, and the purpose is not to limit the present disclosure. In addition, the present disclosure can repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples, and this repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present disclosure provides various specific examples of processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art can be aware of the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0044] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present disclosure, and are not used to limit the present disclosure.

[0045] See also Figures 1 to 9As shown, the present invention provides a space locking and releasing mechanism 1 for electromagnetically driven unlocking, comprising a locking and releasing mechanism 1 and a load compartment bottom plate 2, wherein the locking and releasing mechanism 1 is arranged above the load compartment bottom plate 2; the locking and releasing mechanism 1 comprises a primary locking claw 101, a locking tongue 102, a secondary locking claw 103, a tertiary locking claw 104, a quaternary locking claw 105, a torsion spring 106, an electromagnet 107 and a shell 109, wherein the shell 109 is arranged on the load compartment bottom plate 2, the electromagnet 107 is arranged inside the shell 109, the locking tongue 102 is arranged on the electromagnet 107, the primary locking claw 101, the secondary locking claw 103, the tertiary locking claw 104, the ... The claw 104 and the fourth-level locking claw 105 are both connected to the shell 109, and the fourth-level locking claw 105, the third-level locking claw 104, the second-level locking claw 103, and the first-level locking claw 101 are overlapped in sequence, the locking tongue 102 abuts against the first-level locking claw 101, and the torsion spring 106 is arranged on the hanging holes of the first-level locking claw 101, the second-level locking claw 103, the third-level locking claw 104, and the fourth-level locking claw 105; a locking head 203 and a locking assembly are provided on the load compartment bottom plate 2, one end of the locking head 203 is located in the shell 109, and the locking head 203 is connected to the fourth-level locking claw 105, and the locking assembly is used to lock the load compartment bottom plate 2 and the external device.

[0046] Among them, the load compartment bottom plate 2 is arranged directly below the overall mechanism. When the electromagnetically driven unlocking space locking and releasing mechanism 1 is in the locked state, the locking and releasing mechanism 1 locks the load compartment bottom plate 2; when separated, the electromagnet 107 of the locking and releasing mechanism 1 is energized to adsorb the locking tongue 102, unlock the constraint of the primary locking claw 101, and unlock the load compartment bottom plate 2 by unlocking the locking claw step by step.

[0047] The electromagnetically driven unlocked spatial locking and releasing mechanism 1 has a locking method in which the preload force can be adjusted by the locking assembly. In terms of triggering, it is triggered by the electromagnet 107, which has a quick response, low power consumption, small impact level, no mislocking, and can be repeatedly tested on the ground. In terms of releasing, it can bear a large locking force by releasing the locking claw step by step, while the required unlocking force is very small.

[0048] After the electromagnetically driven unlocked space locking and releasing mechanism 1 is separated, the triggering and actuating elements such as the electromagnet 107, various levels of locking claws, torsion spring 106, etc. that have completed their functions are retained on the platform end, and no waste is generated and the subsequent work of the satellite is not affected.

[0049] In some optional embodiments, the first-level locking claw 101 is provided with a first-level D-shaped surface 110, the second-level locking claw 103 is provided with a second-level D-shaped surface 111, and the third-level locking claw 104 is provided with a third-level D-shaped surface 112. The second-level locking claw 103 is arranged on the first-level D-shaped surface 110, the third-level locking claw 104 is arranged on the second-level D-shaped surface 111, and the fourth-level locking claw 105 is arranged on the third-level D-shaped surface 112.

[0050] By setting the primary D-shaped surface 110, the secondary D-shaped surface 111, and the tertiary D-shaped surface 112, contact surfaces are provided for the secondary locking claw 103, the tertiary locking claw 104, and the quaternary locking claw 105, that is, the locking claws are arranged on the D-shaped surfaces step by step; thereby, the load compartment bottom plate 2 is arranged directly below the overall mechanism. In the locked state, the locking release mechanism 1 locks the load compartment bottom plate 2. When separated, the electromagnet 107 of the locking release mechanism 1 is energized to absorb the locking tongue 102 to unlock the constraint on the primary locking claw 101, and the load compartment bottom plate 2 is unlocked by unlocking the locking claws step by step.

[0051] The four-stage locking claw 105 is provided with a hook head 113 , and the hook head 113 is inserted into the locking head 203 , thereby realizing the connection between the four-stage locking claw 105 and the locking head 203 .

[0052] In some optional embodiments, a baffle 114 is provided at one end of the locking tongue 102 , a stopper 115 is provided on the primary locking claw 101 , the baffle 114 abuts against the stopper 115 , and the baffle 114 is used to limit the axial rotational movement of the primary locking claw 101 .

[0053] By setting the baffle 114 and the block 115, the baffle 114 on the lock tongue 102 abuts against the block 115, thereby preventing the primary lock claw 101 from rotating in the locked state, that is, limiting the axial rotational movement of the primary lock claw 101, and further limiting the secondary lock claw 103, the third lock claw 104, and the fourth lock claw 105.

[0054] In some optional embodiments, both ends of the primary locking claw 101, the secondary locking claw 103, the tertiary locking claw 104, and the quaternary locking claw 105 are provided with knobs 116, and the knobs 116 are inserted into the side wall of the housing 109 and are flush with the outer wall of the housing 109. By setting the knobs 116, the primary locking claw 101, the secondary locking claw 103, the tertiary locking claw 104, and the quaternary locking claw 105 can be adjusted outside the housing 109, so that the primary locking claw 101, the secondary locking claw 103, the tertiary locking claw 104, and the quaternary locking claw 105 are in suitable positions.

[0055] The electromagnetically driven unlocking spatial locking and releasing mechanism 1 further includes a fixing column 117 and a tension spring 118 , wherein the tension spring 118 is connected to the locking tongue 102 , the tension spring 118 is sleeved on the fixing column 117 , and the fixing column 117 is arranged on the housing 109 .

[0056] The connection between the tension spring 118 and the lock tongue 102 can effectively apply a pre-tightening force to the lock tongue 102 to prevent the lock tongue 102 from moving at will. At the same time, the other end of the tension spring 118 is sleeved on the fixing post 117, that is, fixed by the fixing post 117.

[0057] The electromagnetically driven unlocked space locking and releasing mechanism 1 further comprises a bracket 108, wherein the bracket 108 is arranged on the housing 109, and the electromagnet 107 is arranged on the bracket 108. By setting the bracket 108, the electromagnet 107 is fixedly installed, and the installation stability of the electromagnet 107 is ensured.

[0058] In some optional embodiments, the locking assembly includes a disc spring 202 and a loading nut 201 , the disc spring 202 is sleeved on one end of the locking head 203 , and the loading nut 201 is connected to the locking head 203 .

[0059] A disc spring 202 is connected in series between the lock head 203 and the bottom plate 2 of the load compartment to apply a locking force. In the locked state, a torque wrench is used to tighten the bottom loading nut 201 to compress the disc spring 202 to achieve a predetermined locking force value on the lock head 203; when the fourth-level locking claw 105 is unlocked, the constraint on the lock head 203 is released, and the load compartment is released under the action of the ejection assembly (a structure in the external device).

[0060] The load compartment bottom plate 2 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 204, and the lock head 203 is located in the arc-shaped groove 204. That is, the setting of the arc-shaped groove 204 provides an installation position for the lock head 203.

[0061] The present invention also provides a working method of a space locking and releasing mechanism 1 using electromagnetic drive unlocking, comprising:

[0062] In the locked state, the locking tongue 102 baffle 114 in the locking release mechanism 1 limits the axial rotational movement of the primary locking claw 101, the secondary locking claw 103 is built on the primary D-shaped surface 110, the tertiary locking claw 104 is built on the secondary D-shaped surface 111, and the quaternary locking claw 105 is built on the tertiary D-shaped surface 112, which limits its own axial rotational movement, and finally realizes the locking of the quaternary locking claw 105 and the load compartment bottom plate 2, and at this time the torsion spring 106 is in a tightened state;

[0063] During the release process, when the electromagnet 107 is energized and attracted, the lock tongue 102 moves axially, the primary lock claw 101 rotates counterclockwise under the action of the torsion spring 106, the primary D-shaped surface 110 releases the restriction on the secondary lock claw 103, and the secondary lock claw 103 swings clockwise under the action of the torsion spring 106, the secondary D-shaped surface 111 releases the restriction on the tertiary lock claw 104, and the tertiary lock claw 104 swings counterclockwise under the action of the torsion spring 106, the tertiary D-shaped surface 112 contacts the restriction on the fourth lock claw 105, and the fourth lock claw 105 swings clockwise under the action of the torsion spring 106, thereby unlocking the lock head 203, and the load compartment bottom plate 2 moves axially under the action of the ejection assembly to realize the release process of the load compartment.

[0064] After separation is achieved, the triggering and actuating elements including the electromagnet 107, the first-level locking claw 101, the second-level locking claw 103, the third-level locking claw 104, the fourth-level locking claw 105, the torsion spring 106, etc. that have completed their functions are all retained in the locking and releasing device, and no waste is generated and the subsequent work of the satellite is not affected.

[0065] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for the purpose of clear explanation, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of the invention.

Claims

1. A space locking and releasing mechanism (1) with electromagnetic drive unlocking, characterized in that: It comprises a locking and releasing mechanism (1) and a load compartment bottom plate (2), wherein the locking and releasing mechanism (1) is arranged above the load compartment bottom plate (2); The locking and releasing mechanism (1) comprises a primary locking claw (101), a locking tongue (102), a secondary locking claw (103), a tertiary locking claw (104), a quaternary locking claw (105), a torsion spring (106), an electromagnet (107) and a housing (109); the housing (109) is arranged on a load compartment bottom plate (2); the electromagnet (107) is arranged inside the housing (109); the locking tongue (102) is arranged on the electromagnet (107); the primary locking claw (101), the secondary locking claw (103) and the tertiary locking claw (104). (103), the third-level locking claw (104), and the fourth-level locking claw (105) are all connected to the housing (109), and the fourth-level locking claw (105), the third-level locking claw (104), the second-level locking claw (103), and the first-level locking claw (101) are overlapped in sequence, the lock tongue (102) is in contact with the first-level locking claw (101), and the torsion spring (106) is arranged on the hanging holes of the first-level locking claw (101), the second-level locking claw (103), the third-level locking claw (104), and the fourth-level locking claw (105); A lock head (203) and a locking assembly are provided on the load compartment bottom plate (2), one end of the lock head (203) is located in the housing (109), and the lock head (203) is connected to the fourth-level locking claw (105), and the locking assembly is used to lock the load compartment bottom plate (2) and the external device; The first-level locking claw (101) is provided with a first-level D-shaped surface (110), the second-level locking claw (103) is provided with a second-level D-shaped surface (111), the third-level locking claw (104) is provided with a third-level D-shaped surface (112), the second-level locking claw (103) is mounted on the first-level D-shaped surface (110), the third-level locking claw (104) is mounted on the second-level D-shaped surface (111), and the fourth-level locking claw (105) is mounted on the third-level D-shaped surface (112); A baffle (114) is provided at one end of the lock tongue (102), a stopper (115) is provided on the primary lock claw (101), the baffle (114) abuts against the stopper (115), and the baffle (114) is used to limit the axial rotation movement of the primary lock claw (101); Both ends of the first-stage locking claw (101), the second-stage locking claw (103), the third-stage locking claw (104), and the fourth-stage locking claw (105) are provided with knobs (116), and the knobs (116) are inserted into the side wall of the housing (109) and are flush with the outer wall of the housing (109).

2. The electromagnetically driven unlocking spatial locking and releasing mechanism (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fourth-level locking claw (105) is provided with a hook head (113), and the hook head (113) is inserted into the locking head (203).

3. The electromagnetically driven unlocking spatial locking and releasing mechanism (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a fixing column (117) and a tension spring (118), wherein the tension spring (118) is connected to the locking tongue (102), the tension spring (118) is sleeved on the fixing column (117), and the fixing column (117) is arranged on the housing (109).

4. The electromagnetically driven unlocking spatial locking and releasing mechanism (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device also comprises a bracket (108), wherein the bracket (108) is arranged on the housing (109), and the electromagnet (107) is arranged on the bracket (108).

5. The electromagnetically driven unlocking spatial locking and releasing mechanism (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly comprises a disc spring (202) and a loading nut (201), wherein the disc spring (202) is sleeved on one end of a locking head (203), and the loading nut (201) is connected to the locking head (203).

6. The electromagnetically driven unlocking spatial locking and releasing mechanism (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that: An arc-shaped groove (204) is provided on the bottom plate (2) of the load compartment, and the lock head (203) is located in the arc-shaped groove (204).

7. A method for operating a spatial locking and releasing mechanism (1) using electromagnetic drive unlocking according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: include: In the locked state, the locking tongue (102) baffle (114) in the locking release mechanism (1) limits the axial rotational movement of the primary locking claw (101), the secondary locking claw (103) is mounted on the primary D-shaped surface (110), the tertiary locking claw (104) is mounted on the secondary D-shaped surface (111), and the quaternary locking claw (105) is mounted on the tertiary D-shaped surface (112), thereby limiting its own axial rotational movement, and finally achieving the locking of the quaternary locking claw (105) and the load compartment bottom plate (2), at which time the torsion spring (106) is in a tightened state; During the release process, when the electromagnet (107) is energized and attracted, the lock tongue (102) moves axially, the primary lock claw (101) rotates counterclockwise under the action of the torsion spring (106), the primary D-shaped surface (110) releases the restriction on the secondary lock claw (103), the secondary lock claw (103) swings clockwise under the action of the torsion spring (106), the secondary D-shaped surface (111) releases the restriction on the tertiary lock claw (104), the tertiary lock claw (104) swings counterclockwise under the action of the torsion spring (106), the tertiary D-shaped surface (112) contacts the restriction on the tertiary lock claw (105), the tertiary lock claw (105) swings clockwise under the action of the torsion spring (106), and the lock head (203) is unlocked. The load compartment bottom plate (2) moves axially under the action of the ejection assembly, and the release process of the load compartment is realized.

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