Finite Element Simulation and Optimization of Cushioning Uniformity of Hyperelastic Materials
ZHAO Xin1, HUANG Xiang1, JIANG Yifan1, LIU Ping2
(1. College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China;
2. Manufacturing Engineering Department, AVIC Jiangxi Hongdu Aviation Industry Group Corporation Ltd., Nanchang 330024, China
In order to ensure uniform stress on the surface of friable structure while flexible loading, we use finite element method to simulate the load of hyperelastic material, analyzing and optimizing the uniformity of contact stress on the friable structure. According to the characteristics of hyperelastic cushion under pressure, a model for evaluating the uniformity of contact stress is established. Based on the analysis of simulation results of the basic model, two optimization models are proposed to reduce the friction factor and to change the cushion structure; Aiming at the results of finite element simulation, an experiment of flexible load is carried out to verify the validity of the finite element model. The results show that the finite element model can, too some extent, accurately describe the actual situation of robot loading on the friable structure, and the two optimization models can effectively improve the uniformity of the stress on the surface of the tile; Compared with the basic model, the equivalent coverage ratio of the optimized model with 20mm hole is 77.44%, which improves the uniformity by 15%. This result will provide a theoretical basis for the design and optimization of hyperelastic cushion in the future.