A Novel Morphing Propeller System Inspired by Origami-Based Structure

Ye, K; Ji, JC

A Novel Morphing Propeller System Inspired by Origami-Based Structure

Ye, K

Ji, JC

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Publisher:: ASME International
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2022, 15, (1)
Issue Date:: 2022-04-25

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dc.contributor.author	Ye, K https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7109-2334
dc.contributor.author	Ji, JC
dc.date.accessioned	2022-06-27T03:30:40Z
dc.date.available	2022-06-27T03:30:40Z
dc.date.issued	2022-04-25
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2022, 15, (1)
dc.identifier.issn	1942-4302
dc.identifier.issn	1942-4310
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/158388
dc.description.abstract	<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>For a standard propeller system, the thrust output and the energy dissipation are proportionally dependent on its rotating speed, as its physical characteristics and working conditions are normally fixed during its operation. In order to improve the system performance and meet special application requirements, this paper presents the design of a novel two-stage propeller system with a morphing blade structure for higher thrust output and energy efficiency in operations. Based on the stacked Miura-ori (SMO) pattern, an origami-based structure is designed to enable a change in blade length for a propeller system and thus improve the system performance. The unique snap-through feature of the proposed origami structure is utilized to provide a two-stage working condition according to its rotating speed. The geometric parameter analysis of the SMO structure is first investigated, specifically focusing on the operating mechanism due to the snap-through behavior. Then, the implementation of the SMO structure into a rotating system is studied. The effects of design parameters on the critical transition points, which correspond to two operating states of the proposed propeller system, are numerically discussed. The simulation results confirm the performance improvement in the thrust output and energy-saving. The feasibility of using origami-based structures provides valuable insights into more applications in similar domains, such as fan system and wind turbine blades.</jats:p>
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	ASME International
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1115/1.4054249
dc.rights	ASME © Originally published in Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess
dc.subject	0910 Manufacturing Engineering, 0913 Mechanical Engineering
dc.title	A Novel Morphing Propeller System Inspired by Origami-Based Structure
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	15
utslib.for	0910 Manufacturing Engineering
utslib.for	0913 Mechanical Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
utslib.copyright.status	recently_added	*
dc.date.updated	2022-06-27T03:30:26Z
pubs.issue	1
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	15
utslib.citation.issue	1

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Abstract For a standard propeller system, the thrust output and the energy dissipation are proportionally dependent on its rotating speed, as its physical characteristics and working conditions are normally fixed during its operation. In order to improve the system performance and meet special application requirements, this paper presents the design of a novel two-stage propeller system with a morphing blade structure for higher thrust output and energy efficiency in operations. Based on the stacked Miura-ori (SMO) pattern, an origami-based structure is designed to enable a change in blade length for a propeller system and thus improve the system performance. The unique snap-through feature of the proposed origami structure is utilized to provide a two-stage working condition according to its rotating speed. The geometric parameter analysis of the SMO structure is first investigated, specifically focusing on the operating mechanism due to the snap-through behavior. Then, the implementation of the SMO structure into a rotating system is studied. The effects of design parameters on the critical transition points, which correspond to two operating states of the proposed propeller system, are numerically discussed. The simulation results confirm the performance improvement in the thrust output and energy-saving. The feasibility of using origami-based structures provides valuable insights into more applications in similar domains, such as fan system and wind turbine blades.

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