Mars sand jet simulation vacuum-pumping tank
Through Mars dust jet simulation of vacuum tanks and the Mars dust environment, the problem of sensor pollution and limited energy supply during the exploration process is solved, and an accurate assessment of the performance and durability of the Mars rover is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422402899.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-30
AI Technical Summary
The existing technology is difficult to effectively simulate the Martian dust environment, resulting in the problems of sensor pollution and limited energy supply during the detection process of the rover.
A Martian dust jet simulation vacuum tank is designed. By putting dry ice in the tank body, vacuuming it to form a carbon dioxide atmosphere, combined with radiant lamps to simulate solar radiation, the temperature adjustment component adjusts the temperature, and simulates the sand and dust environment through the sand spraying device, and records relevant data using a data detector.
It realizes an effective assessment of the performance and durability of the rover, ensures the stability and accuracy of the simulated environment, and provides detailed experimental data support.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vacuum simulation, in particular to a vacuum pumping tank for simulating Mars dust ejection. Background Art
[0002] The atmospheric density of Mars is only about 1% of that of the Earth, with an average atmospheric pressure of about 500 Pa, mainly composed of carbon dioxide, and also containing a small amount of nitrogen, argon, oxygen, etc. Due to the thin atmosphere of Mars, dust is easily suspended in it and often triggers dust storms, and the scales of these dust storms vary, ranging from local to global.
[0003] At present, in order to explore Mars in the long term, humans have launched multiple Mars rovers for surface exploration. However, during the operation of Mars rovers, they are often affected by the dust environment, resulting in problems such as sensor contamination and limited energy supply. Therefore, simulating the Mars dust environment is crucial for evaluating the performance and durability of Mars rovers, and the applicant needs to propose a vacuum pumping tank for simulating Mars dust ejection to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a vacuum pumping tank for simulating Mars dust ejection to solve the existing problems mentioned in the above background art.
[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A vacuum pumping tank for simulating Mars dust ejection, including a tank body installed on a base. Dry ice can be installed at the bottom end inside the tank body. An air outlet valve pipe, a gas guide valve pipe, a data detector, and a pressure gauge are installed at the top end of the cover body on the top of the tank body. The gas guide valve pipe is connected to a vacuum pump installed on the top of the base through a conduit. A sand spraying device is installed on the top of the base, and the spraying end of the sand spraying device is connected to one side of the tank body through a sealed valve pipe. Two irradiation lamps are symmetrically installed at the bottom of the cover body. A temperature regulation component is installed on the tank body.
[0006] Preferably, the temperature regulation component includes a spiral liquid nitrogen pipeline passing through the side wall of the tank body at both ends. The spiral part of the spiral liquid nitrogen pipeline is inside the tank body, and the docking ports at both ends are outside. A liquid nitrogen generator is installed on the top of the base, and the outlet and inlet of the liquid nitrogen generator are docked with the two interfaces of the spiral liquid nitrogen pipeline.
[0007] Preferably, an auxiliary electric heating tube is installed inside the tank body, and the auxiliary electric heating tube is electrically connected to a controller on the outer wall of the tank.
[0008] Preferably, a bracket is installed on the top of the base, a ring plate is fixed on the top of the bracket, and the ring plate is nailed to the four angle iron plates fixed to the outer wall of the tank.
[0009] Preferably, a gasket is inserted between the ring plate and the angle iron plate, and the gasket is also nailed to the ring plate and the angle iron plate.
[0010] Preferably, an extension rod is fixed to the side wall of the ring plate, and a display screen is connected to one side of the extension rod by a clamp.
[0011] Preferably, a temperature sensor is installed on the outer wall of the tank body.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:
[0013] When the device of the present utility model simulates the Martian environment, dry ice is placed inside the tank body, the vacuum pump is started to pump the tank body to a vacuum, and the dry ice volatilizes to form carbon dioxide. Then the irradiation lamp is started to simulate solar irradiation, and the temperature is reduced by the temperature adjustment component. Then the temperature sensor and the pressure gauge are started for integrated monitoring. Airflow can also be introduced according to requirements by installing a fan inside or an air inlet pipe on the side wall, and a certain amount of fine sand is sprayed into the tank body through the sandblasting device. Finally, the data detector records various data during the experiment, including pressure, temperature, wind speed, dust concentration, etc., to complete the experimental detection, and then the performance and durability of the Mars rover can be effectively and accurately evaluated. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of the whole structure of the present utility model Figure 1 ;
[0015] Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the whole structure of the present utility model Figure 2 ;
[0016] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional perspective view of the whole structure of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 is a schematic partial perspective view of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view of the cover body of the present utility model.
[0019] In the figure: 1, tank body; 2, base; 3, cover body; 4, gas guide valve pipe; 5, vacuum pump; 6, pressure gauge; 7, gas outlet valve pipe; 8, data detector; 9, sandblasting device; 10, irradiation lamp; 11, auxiliary electric heating tube; 12, controller; 13, liquid nitrogen generator; 14, spiral liquid nitrogen pipeline; 15, temperature sensor; 16, ring plate; 17, bracket; 18, angle iron plate; 19, gasket; 20, extension rod; 21, display screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0020] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] As Figures 1-5 shown, a vacuum pumping tank for simulating Mars dust ejection includes a tank body 1, the tank body 1 is installed on a base 2, dry ice can be installed at the bottom end inside the tank body 1, an air outlet valve pipe 7, a gas guiding valve pipe 4, a data detector 8 and a pressure gauge 6 are installed at the top end of a cover body 3 on the top of the tank body 1, the gas guiding valve pipe 4 is connected to a vacuum pump 5 installed on the top of the base 2 through a conduit, a sand spraying device 9 is installed on the top of the base 2, and the spraying end of the sand spraying device 9 is connected to one side of the tank body 1 through a sealed valve pipe. Two irradiation lamps 10 are symmetrically installed at the bottom of the cover body 3, a temperature regulating component is installed on the tank body 1, and a temperature sensor 15 is installed on the outer wall of the tank body 1.
[0022] When this device simulates the Mars environment, dry ice is put in through the sealable inlet at the top of the cover body 3, then the inlet is closed, the valve of the gas guiding valve pipe 4 is opened to start the vacuum pump 5, the inside of the tank body 1 is pumped to a vacuum, and the dry ice volatilizes to form carbon dioxide to simulate the atmospheric composition. Finally, the irradiation lamps 10 are started to simulate solar irradiation, and the temperature is reduced through the temperature regulating component to simulate the temperature of different time periods on Mars. Then the temperature sensor 15 and the pressure gauge 6 are started to carry out integrated monitoring. When the internal pressure is about 600 - 700 Pascals, it meets the standard, ensuring that each parameter is kept within the set range to simulate the stability of the Mars dust environment. Airflow can also be introduced according to needs by installing a fan inside or an air inlet pipe on the side wall to simulate the wind on Mars. A certain amount of fine sand is sprayed into the tank body 1 through the sand spraying device 9. Finally, various data during the experiment, including pressure, temperature, wind speed, dust concentration, etc., are recorded by the data detector 8 to complete the experimental detection. Then the performance and durability of the Mars rover can be effectively and accurately evaluated. After completion, the valve of the air outlet valve pipe 7 is opened to discharge carbon dioxide.
[0023] See Figure 3 , the temperature regulating component includes a spiral liquid nitrogen pipeline 14 passing through the side wall of the tank body 1 at both ends. The spiral part of the spiral liquid nitrogen pipeline 14 is inside the tank body 1, and the docking ports at both ends are outside. A liquid nitrogen generator 13 is installed on the top of the base 2, and the outlet and inlet of the liquid nitrogen generator 13 are docked with the two interfaces of the spiral liquid nitrogen pipeline 14.
[0024] By designing a temperature regulation component, since the temperature on Mars is relatively low and cooling treatment is required, liquid nitrogen can be produced by a liquid nitrogen manufacturing machine 13 at this time and enter the spiral liquid nitrogen pipeline 14. The spiral liquid nitrogen pipeline 14 will absorb a large amount of heat inside the tank body 1, effectively reducing the internal temperature to about minus sixty degrees, which is very convenient. It should be noted that the connection between the liquid nitrogen manufacturing machine 13 and the spiral liquid nitrogen pipeline 14 is an existing design, and its detailed principle will not be elaborated.
[0025] An auxiliary electric heating tube 11 is installed inside the tank body 1, and the auxiliary electric heating tube 11 is electrically connected to a controller 12 on the outer wall of the tank body 1.
[0026] Furthermore, when heating is required, since reducing the power of the liquid nitrogen manufacturing machine 13 results in slow heating by the irradiation lamp 10, the auxiliary electric heating tube 11 can be separately started by a separate controller 12 at this time for additional radiant heat conduction heating, which is very practical. It should be noted that in this case, other devices all have shared or independent start controllers, which will not be elaborated here.
[0027] See Figures 3-4 , a bracket 17 is installed on the top of the base 2, a ring plate 16 is fixed at the top of the bracket 17, the ring plate 16 is nailed to four angle iron plates 18 fixed to the outer wall of the tank body 1, and a gasket 19 is stuffed between the ring plate 16 and the angle iron plates 18, and the gasket 19 is also nailed to the ring plate 16 and the angle iron plates 18.
[0028] During installation, place the gasket 19 at four installation positions on the top of the ring plate 16, and then lift and place the tank body 1 inside the bracket 17, and the angle iron plates 18 are placed on the gasket 19. At the same time, the screw holes of the angle iron plates 18, the gasket 19, and the ring plate 16 correspond, and then installation can be carried out by screws, which is very convenient and stable.
[0029] An extension rod 20 is fixed to the side wall of the ring plate 16, and a display screen 21 is connected to the extension rod 20 by a clamp. Furthermore, the display screen 21 is electrically connected to the temperature sensor 15, the data detector 8, and the pressure gauge 6 in this device, and then the detected and collected data can be limited for convenient viewing.
[0030] This is the working principle of this kind of Mars dust injection simulation vacuum tank.
[0031] The embodiments of the present utility model are given for the purpose of illustration and description, and are not exhaustive or limit the present utility model to the disclosed form. Many modifications and variations are obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art. The embodiments are selected and described to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of the present utility model, and enable those of ordinary skill in the art to understand the present utility model and thus design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for specific purposes.
Claims
1. A Mars dust ejection simulation vacuum tank, comprising a tank body (1), the tank body (1) is installed on a base (2), and is characterized in that, Dry ice can be installed at the bottom end inside the tank body (1). An air outlet valve pipe (7), a gas guide valve pipe (4), a data detector (8) and a pressure gauge (6) are installed at the top end of the cover body (3) at the top of the tank body (1). The gas guide valve pipe (4) is connected to a vacuum pump (5) installed at the top of the docking base (2) through a conduit. A sandblasting device (9) is installed at the top of the base (2), and the spraying end of the sandblasting device (9) is connected to one side of the tank body (1) through a sealed valve pipe. Two irradiation lamps (10) are symmetrically installed at the bottom of the cover body (3). A temperature adjustment component is installed on the tank body (1), and a temperature sensor (15) is installed on the outer wall of the tank body (1).
2. The simulated vacuum tank for Mars dust ejection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature adjustment component includes a spiral liquid nitrogen pipeline (14) with both ends passing through the side wall of the tank body (1). The spiral part of the spiral liquid nitrogen pipeline (14) is inside the tank body (1), and the two docking ports are outside. A liquid nitrogen manufacturing machine (13) is installed at the top of the base (2), and the outlet and inlet of the liquid nitrogen manufacturing machine (13) are docked with the two interfaces of the spiral liquid nitrogen pipeline (14).
3. A Mars dust ejection simulation vacuum tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, An auxiliary electric heating pipe (11) is installed inside the tank body (1), and the auxiliary electric heating pipe (11) is electrically connected to a controller (12) on the outer wall of the tank body (1).
4. A Mars dust ejection simulation vacuum tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, A support (17) is installed at the top of the base (2), a ring plate (16) is fixed at the top of the support (17), and the ring plate (16) is nailed to four angle iron plates (18) fixed to the outer wall of the tank body (1).
5. A simulated Mars dust ejection vacuum tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, A gasket (19) is stuffed between the ring plate (16) and the angle iron plate (18), and the gasket (19) is also nailed to the ring plate (16) and the angle iron plate (18).
6. The simulated vacuum tank for Mars dust ejection according to claim 5, characterized in that, An extension rod (20) is fixed to the side wall of the ring plate (16), and a display screen (21) is clamped and connected to one side of the extension rod (20).