Space Trident :

Next Generation EVA Tools

Category : Create Challenge : Virtual Planetary Exploration

WebGL Models

Rake

The rake is used to gather a representative collection of pebbles > 1 cm from the regolith.

View model

Large Scoop

The large scoop was designed so that crew could sample large amount of material either by pushing or pulling them through the regolith.

View model

Trenching Tool

The adjustable-angle trenching tools was used to dig trenches in the lunar regolith.

View model

Small Scoop

Scoops are used on the moon to co11ect soil samples. The small scoop is used for digging and collecting small sized lump/samples.

View model

Parts Details

Extension Handle

A shaft made up of Aluminum Alloy-T6 is used for the common extension handle of the toolset. The T Handle & Secondary Handle are also made up of Aluminum Alloy 6061 and properly grooved for better gripping. There is a slider at the bottom of the extension handle.

Stem

A shaft reinforced with steel is used as the common stem of the toolset. There is an angle locking mechanism at the bottom where the tool heads (Scoop Buckets, Rake Bucket, Trenching Tool) can be locked by simply pulling the lock pin and setting the head in the socket designed at the angle locking plate.

Tool Heads

Material used in this tool heads are mainly Stainless Steel and Aluminum Alloy

Rake

Large Scoop

Trenching Tool

Small Scoop

How to Set Up?

- Put the stem in the socket of extension handle.

- Lower the slider to lock the joint.

- Pull the pin in angle locking plate.

- Slide the toolhead in the socket of angle locking plate.

- Work on the outer planetary surface!

Modifications over Apollo 17 toolset

- Common stem instead of separate stem for reduction of weight.

- Secondary Handle for better maneuverability.

- Increased Diameter of the T handle and shaft for better handling as recommended by researches.

- Easier to set up.

- Radiation protective coating for later use in outer planetary surface.

Team Members

Sumit Chanda

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology

Barnita Basak Trisha

Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh Army University of Engineering & Technology

Alvi Rownok

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology

Khondakar Opu

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology

Amanullah Asraf

Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology

Md Samir Imtiaz

Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology