Table 2 Parameter definition of the active side.

From: Structural design, accuracy analysis, and mechanical calibration of a small two-component docking mechanism for large loads in space

Parameters

Definition

Notes

HZ

Folded overall height

Changes with the capture assembly structure

HL

Worm gear height

Mechanism design

XA

Distance from Point A to the axis

Mechanism design

XB

Distance from Point B to the axis

Mechanism design

HB

Distance from Point B to the mating surface

Mechanism design

hd

Guide post height

Positioning accuracy requirement

Pm

Axial capture range

Capture range requirement

dm

Radial capture range

Capture range requirement

Dm

Maximum opening envelope

External envelope constraint

L1

Drive section length

Mechanism design

L2

Linear motion section length

Mechanism design

L3

Fingertip length

Mechanism design

TL

Finger back length

Mechanism design

Th

Fingertip thickness

Mechanism design

Td

Fingertip width

Mechanism design

θ

Angle between drive section and linear motion section

Mechanism design

Hm

Distance from point A to worm gear after folding

Mechanism design

he

Distance from fingertip compression surface to mating surface after folding

Mechanism design

S

Effective stroke of the lead screw

Mechanism design

D3

Diameter of locking preload force application

Mechanism design

D4

Layout diameter of arcuate rack

Mechanism design