A kind of connecting rod type semi-
active space docking mechanism buffer
system and method, including connecting rod drive buffer mechanism, docking ring, docking frame.Each group of connecting rod drive buffer mechanism is driven by motor two
branch chains, while single
branch chain contains spring rod and
damper.When two spacecrafts are ready to dock, control motor to drive docking ring to
push out to the ready docking position.In buffer stage, spring rod and
damper are passively buffered to consume collision energy, motor actively generates reaction force according to preset program, drives docking mechanism, extends the buffer
stroke of docking mechanism as a whole to realize buffer function;Passive spring rod,
damper and active motor jointly complete the buffer of collision load and the balanced alignment of docking ring.Semi-active weak
impact docking between two large spacecrafts in space is realized,
impact load in docking process is reduced to some extent, direct
impact on motor is reduced, with lower mechanical mechanism complexity and
control complexity, good environmental adaptability.