Lei FAN, Jing-xu* ZHANG, Yong-zhi ZHAO, et al. Flexible semi-kinematic support for middling primary mirror[J]. Optics and precision engineering, 2016, 24(8): 1965-1972.
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Lei FAN, Jing-xu* ZHANG, Yong-zhi ZHAO, et al. Flexible semi-kinematic support for middling primary mirror[J]. Optics and precision engineering, 2016, 24(8): 1965-1972. DOI: 10.3788/OPE.20162408.1965.
Flexible semi-kinematic support for middling primary mirror
A flexible semi-kinematic support was proposed for a middle-sized mirror to simplify the support structure of the primary mirror
reduce its assembled difficulty and improve its adaptability to temperature variation. By compared with rigid semi-kinematic support for a small-sized mirror
the features and merits of the flexible semi-kinematic support were expatiated. Based on these features and merits
a support structure for the primary mirror with an aperture of 710 mm was designed
analyzed and tested
in which the axial support was Whiffletree with 6 flexible bars and the radial support was a center shaft with a flexible ring. Then
the finite element analysis was used to optimize the designed support structure. Finally
the mirror surface was tested by a 4D interferometer in vertical and horizontal states. The results show that the error between tested and machined is 8.7 nm and 8.4 nm
respectively
very proximity to the results of finite element analysis
which verifies the rationality of proposed modeling and analysis methods. In conclusion
the flexible semi-kinematic support maintains high surface figure accuracy and excellent combination property
so it provides an important value for middling mirror support.
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