Parameter sensitivity analysis under failure condition of lifting device mechanism

The sensitivity of each influencing parameter in the selected range of the complex multi-hinge space flap mechanism under typical fault conditions is studied, and the influence degree of each parameter and its dispersion on the driving torque of the mechanism is determined. Firstly, the rigid-flexible coupling dynamic model of the mechanism is established considering the flap deformation, and then the influence of four parameters that may cause mechanism failures, such as hinge friction, aerodynamic load, driving speed and assembly error, on the driving torque of the mechanism is explored. Then, the drive torque of the mechanism under each parameter value is given, finally, the sensitivity of each selected parameter is obtained by the direct de rivation method. The results show that the parameters are positively correlated with the driving torque, the aerodynamic load coefficient and hinge friction parameters are the most sensitive to the driving performance of the mechanism, while the driving speed is the smallest. After the aerodynamic load increased by 30%, the maximum driving torque of the inner mechanism increased by 28.8%; when the hinge friction parameter was in the range of 0∼0.05, the maximum torque of the inner and outer mechanisms increased by 8.6% and 8.4% respectively. In engineering applications, the lubrication of each spherical hinge should be increased, the driving speed should be reduced, and the manufacturing and assembly accuracy should be improved.To a certain extent, it can prevent failures and improve the reliability of the flap mechanism.