journal article·2023-10-27Open access

Composite Forming Technology for Braiding Grid-Enhanced Structures and Design of a New Weaving Mechanism

Jiakai Wei, Wuxiang Zhang

Applied Sciences· Volume 13· Issue 21

Abstract

Three-dimensional weaving structures have high strength and resistance to interlayer shear due to their integrated manufacturing features. The traditional weaving equipment is generally huge and is not effective for weaving small-sized products. Therefore, this paper proposes a new composite forming technology and weaving mechanism based on grid-enhanced structures to braid small-sized preforms, combining the continuous fiber printing technology, the rope drive technology and the 3D weaving technology. This paper adopted the screw theory for forward and inverse kinematic analysis of the weaving mechanism and applied software Adams2020 for trajectory simulation analysis. The theoretical calculation results were basically consistent with the simulation results, which verified the rationality and feasibility of the designed weaving mechanism in small, enhanced grids.
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OpenAlex topics: Robotic Mechanisms and Dynamics · Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research · Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems

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Affiliations

School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China

Ningbo Institute of Technology, Beihang University, Ningbo 315832, China

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