Group One of the NASA Lunar Enabler Project has designed the primary chassis and boom structures for the lunar vehicle. Both components also feature V-clamps that were adapted to interface connections within the structure. The chassis features a front end, rear end section, middle cross-section, and face plate. The rear section contains an extra compartment for the engine, hydraulic pump, fuel bottles, and oil reservoir necessary for the wheel drives. Each section consists of tubular aluminum 6061-T6. The boom features four degrees of freedom system, where the minimum factor of safety of any part is 1.5 (but, normally much higher). It consists of a tapered upper boom, lower boom, and three elbows that complement the articulation joints. Each section of the boom has been constructed from aluminum 6061-T6. There are four joints and eight V-clamps in the boom assembly. The V-clamps feature support rings that prevent axial rotation. They provide easy adaptability and assembly.


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    Title :

    Activities of the Boom and Chassis Group


    Contributors:
    J. S. Dell (author) / T. B. Meeks (author) / K. Merkel (author) / B. Nelson (author) / T. Winchell (author)

    Publication date :

    1992


    Size :

    116 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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