A new filter wheel architecture

Designing a rotating hybrid linear stepper motor for space-based optical systems

Master thesis (2019)

Authors

M.P.A. Kooper Mechanical Engineering

Contributors

J.W. Spronck Mechatronic Systems Design - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (mentor)
Stefan Kuiper TNO (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Copyright: © 2019 Martin Kooper
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Published Date

31-07-2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

This report presents a new filter wheel design for use in space-based optical systems. The design integrates a hybrid linear stepper motor into the wheel's rim to generate rotation, leading to a Rotating Hybrid Linear Stepper Motor (RHLSM). Unpowered this motor generates a holding force that can keep the wheel in position during system vibrations. A model was made and simulations were done to investigate motor behaviour and the effect of design parameters. A breadboard was developed to validate motor performance and investigate manufacturability. Design considerations are summarized. The report demonstrates that the RHLSM driven filter wheel is a mechanically simple, robust and compact design. The design shows great potential for a long life time and component cost reduction, and might find use in applications beside filter wheels as well.

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