Flapping wing mechanism design based on mechanical creative design theory

Abstract

This research focuses on the flapping wing mechanism design for the micro air vehicle model. The paper starts with analysis the topological structure characteristics of Single-Crank Double-Rocker mechanism. Following the design procedure, all of the possible combinations of flapping mechanism which contains not more than 6 components were generated. The design procedure is based on Hong-Sen Yan's creative design theory for mechanical devices. This research designed 31 different types of mechanisms, which provide more directions for the design and fabrication of the micro air vehicle model.