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The flight competition required the enclosure to be shaped made to resemble a Cube-Sat designation 2U.
Deployment Mechanism
Upon landing, the sabot is able to automatically deploy its rover.
Torsion spring hinges were installed along the pivoting one edge of the enclosure connecting its two halves, allowing the energy in the springs to be stored while the sabot is in closed configuration. To remain in closed configuration, the sabot assembly was held together by one loop of (dimension) rope, tied around.
Deployment is achieved when a team-built PRC (Pyrotechnic Rope Cutter) installed by the loop of rope activates and cuts the rope, releasing the torsion sprinenergy in the torsion spring hinges and allowing the sabot halves to separate.
Materials and Preparation
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