arrow
Return

Polymer micro-lattice buffer structure free impact absorption

delete2026-07-01
delete0
PRE
AI
L
Louis Catar *
I
Ilyass Tabiai
D
David St-Onge
DOI:10.1177/09544062261430975delete
deleteOriginal
deleteOriginal request for help
deleteShare
deleteSave
Abstract

Abstract

En 中文
Advances in miniaturized electronics, perception modules, and flight controllers have expanded the use of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to indoor applications such as warehouse management, inspection, and subterranean exploration. Yet, no safety standards currently address the risks of lightweight aerial vehicles operating near humans. This study investigates ultra-light micro-lattice structures as protective elements to enhance crashworthiness without significantly affecting flight endurance. Patch samples with Face-Centered Cubic (FCC), Diamond (D), Kelvin (K), and Gyroid (GY) patterns were fabricated at an effective density of 65 kg/m3 and tested under compression and impact loading. Results show that Diamond and Kelvin lattices distribute loads more efficiently, achieving specific energy absorption values above 1000 J/kg, while impact tests reveal that flexible patches dissipate energy more effectively and maintain integrity under dynamic loading compared to rigid designs.
Keywords:
micro-lattices
ultra-lightweight structures
photosensitive polymers
additive manufacturing
impact
specific energy absorption

Journal

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C-Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science cover
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C-Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science
IF:
1.7
Papers:
444
Citations:
1.0W

Organization

U
university of quebec
Scholars:
2.0W
Papers: 1.9W
Citations: 19