Uso del material UTP y estimación de cargas para el diseño de una rueda UPTIS

Abstract

The problem of the environmental impact produced by the manufacture of wheels on rovers can be reduced if recyclable materials are used during spatial rovers construction. This article deals with the design of a rover wheel, based on Bekker's analysis to estimate the torque applied to the wheel for its
design. In addition, we covered the use of composite materials for the construction of the UPTIS wheel using FDM technology with 3D printers. FDM technology used with specialized 3D printers and production grade composite thermoplastics to manufacture strong and durable parts. The main
objective is to compare results of stresses, displacements, safety factors and the location of maximum stresses on the same wheel model comparing aluminum and UTP materials. The Solidworks program is used to CAD design the wheel and simulate the loads applied to the wheel. Finally, we conclude that the deformable wheel allows greater deformation than the rigid wheel, allowing more support points on a surface. It could increase the points of support and stress distribution in the wheel by having a better internal configuration of the wheel that allows it to deform even more.