Trailing-Edge-Change Mechanism for Longitudinal Attitude Control in an Insect-Mimicking Flapping-Wing System

摘要: In this study, we have suggested a simple trailing-edge-change (TEC) mechanism for flapping-wing micro air vehicle (FW-MAV) and experimentally investigated its pitching moment generation capability. A combination of slider-crank pulley-string mechanisms was used in motor-driven transferring the rotational motion installed motor to flapping wings. high-speed camera analyze attitude change FW-MAV when TEC activated by magnetic actuator. The experimental work confirmed that can successfully modify wing kinematics during motions, longitudinal MAV due generated moment.