Nonlinear Static Analysis and Structural Optimization of Rigid Clamp Band Connection Device between Launch Vehicle and Satellite

Abstract

The Rigid Clamp Band Connection Device (RCBCD) is a novel satellite-rocket connection method adapted to the heavy lift trend of the launch vehicle. The static analysis model for the Rigid Clamp Band (RCB) and the Docking Ring (DR) under preloading state is established, and the structural strength and connection stiffness characteristics under the axial loading are analyzed, and the axisymmetric equivalent and parametric modeling techniques are combined to optimize the section shape parameter, which improves the overall connection performance. The results show that the structural stress concentrated on the "line-to-face" contact position between RCB and DR. Increasing the axial dimension of RCB, reducing the V-type angle and deepening the occlusion depth of RCB and DR can effectively improve the connection rigidity of RCB. By optimizing the section shape, the connection performance of RCBCD can be improved by above 70% under the structural strength and mass constraints.