A flight simulator simulates flap handle control mechanism
By improving the flap handle control mechanism of the flight simulator and adopting components such as a pull handle, a sector wheel, a locking nut, friction plates, and a Hall circuit board, the problems of complex structure and high cost in the existing technology have been solved. This has resulted in a more realistic control feel and more accurate signal detection, thus improving the simulation training effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI AVIATION ELECTRIC
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
The flap handle control mechanism of existing flight training simulators has a complex structure, high manufacturing cost, and a large gap in performance compared to real aircraft, resulting in poor simulation flight training effects.
It uses components such as a lifting handle, a fan-shaped wheel, a locking nut, friction plates, magnets, and a Hall circuit board. By adjusting the friction damping and signal detection, it simulates the feel of operating a real machine and prevents gear skipping by a limit stop.
It achieves a simulation effect that is closer to the real machine in terms of handling feel, improves signal detection accuracy, prevents gear skipping, and reduces structural complexity and manufacturing cost.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to flight simulators, and more particularly, to a flight simulator flap handle control mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of the aviation industry, the demand for flight training simulators has increased significantly. The flap handle control mechanism is a crucial component of the flight training simulator cockpit. Existing flap handle control mechanisms suffer from drawbacks: complex structure, high manufacturing cost, long production cycle, and a significant difference in performance compared to real aircraft, resulting in suboptimal simulated flight training. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem of poor performance of existing simulated flap handle control mechanisms and to provide a new type of simulated flap handle control mechanism for flight simulators.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a technical solution: a flight simulator flap handle control mechanism, comprising: a pull handle, a sector wheel, a fixed shaft, a locking nut, a pressure sleeve, a disc spring, and a friction plate. The pull handle is rotatably mounted on the fixed shaft via the sector wheel. One side of the sector wheel comprises the locking nut, the pressure sleeve, the disc spring, and the friction plate, while the opposite side of the sector wheel comprises the friction plate and the shoulder of the fixed shaft.
[0005] As a preferred embodiment of the flight simulator's simulated flap handle control mechanism, it further includes: a magnet and a Hall effect circuit board, wherein the magnet and the Hall effect circuit board have a common axis, the magnet rotates synchronously with the sector wheel while the Hall effect circuit board is fixed.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the flight simulator flap handle control mechanism, it further includes: a handle stop pin, which rotates synchronously with the lifting handle, the lifting handle having multiple positions, each position having its own position groove, and the handle stop pin selectively being in the position groove of one of the positions.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the flap handle control mechanism in a flight simulator, the gear position includes a non-skip gear position, wherein a limit block is located above the gear position groove of the non-skip gear position, and the limit block is used to prevent the handle stop pin from rotating directly through.
[0008] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are at least as follows: by adjusting the locking nut, the frictional damping of the friction plate on the sector wheel can be changed, making the operating feel and force of the lifting handle closer to that of the real machine. The Hall circuit board senses the change in magnetic flux of the magnet to output an electrical signal corresponding to the change in angular displacement, with high signal detection accuracy. The design of the limit stop block for non-skipped gears prevents the lifting handle from skipping gears. Attached Figure Description
[0009] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.
[0010] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the gear groove and the limiting block in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0011] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be noted that these descriptions of embodiments are intended to aid in understanding the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0012] See Figure 1 The figure shows a flight simulator simulated flap handle control mechanism. The flight simulator simulated flap handle control mechanism includes: a pull handle 1, a handle stop pin 2, a bushing 3, a stop plate 4, a compression spring 5, a right housing 6, a Hall effect mounting plate 7, a Hall effect circuit board 8, a magnet 9, a magnet mounting plate 10, a fixed shaft 11, a friction plate 12, a sector wheel 13, a friction plate 14, a disc spring 15, a pressure sleeve 16, a left housing 17, and a locking nut 18.
[0013] The lifting handle 1 is fixed to the sector wheel 13 by passing through the bushing 3, the baffle 4, and the compression spring 5. The sector wheel 13 is mounted on the fixed shaft 11 extending in the left-right direction. The sector wheel 13 can rotate around the fixed shaft 11. From left to right on the left side of the sector wheel 13 are the locking nut 18, the pressure sleeve 16, the disc spring 15, and the friction plate 14. From left to right on the right side of the sector wheel 13 are the friction plate 12 and the shoulder of the fixed shaft 11. By tightening or loosening the locking nut 18, the friction resistance of the sector wheel 13 can be changed, thereby adjusting the operating feel of the lifting handle 1 to more closely resemble the real machine.
[0014] The magnet 9 is fixed to the sector wheel 13 by the magnet mounting plate 10.
[0015] The Hall circuit board 8 is fixed to the right housing 6 by the Hall mounting plate 7.
[0016] Since the fixed shaft 11, the magnet 9, and the Hall circuit board 8 are on the same axis, when the lifting handle 1 switches between different positions, the fan-shaped wheel 13 drives the magnet 9 to rotate, and the Hall chip of the Hall circuit board 8 can sense the change in magnetic flux and output an electrical signal representing the change in angular displacement, thus realizing the analog function.
[0017] See Figure 2 The top surfaces of the left housing 17 and the right housing 6 each have upward-opening stop grooves 19. The stop grooves 19 are semi-circular. Specifically, the pull handle has four positions: 0°, 15°, 25°, and 35°. Correspondingly, the stop grooves include: 0° stop grooves, 15° stop grooves, 25° stop grooves, and 35° stop grooves. The operation of switching the pull handle 1 from the 0° position to the 15° position is as follows: Step S1, fully pull the pull handle 1, and the handle stop pin 2 disengages from the 0° stop groove; Step S2, rotate the pull handle 1 towards the 15° position, and the handle stop pin 2 reaches the 15° position; Step S3, lower the pull handle 1, and the handle stop pin 2 enters the 15° stop groove. Switching between other positions is the same and will not be described further. Preferably, the 15° position is configured as a non-skipped position. A stop block 20 is located above the 15° position groove. The stop block 20 is positioned along the direct rotation path of the handle stop pin 2 (the assumed path along which the handle stop pin rotates when the handle is fully pulled up). When the handle passes the 15° position, it cannot pass directly because the stop block 20 is directly in front of the handle stop pin. In this case, it can pass under the stop block 20, i.e., by first lowering the handle 1, waiting for the handle stop pin 2 to enter the 15° position groove, and then pulling the handle 1 up. Thus, the stop block 20 restricts the handle stop pin 2 from skipping the 15° position from the 0° position and directly reaching the 25° or 35° position, and also restricts the handle stop pin 2 from skipping the 15° position from the 25° or 35° position and directly reaching the 0° position.
[0018] The above description merely illustrates embodiments of the present invention and is quite specific and detailed; however, it should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A flight simulator flap handle control mechanism, characterized in that, include: The assembly includes a lifting handle, a sector wheel, a fixed shaft, a locking nut, a pressure sleeve, a disc spring, and a friction plate. The lifting handle is rotatably mounted on the fixed shaft via the sector wheel. One side of the sector wheel comprises the locking nut, the pressure sleeve, the disc spring, and the friction plate, while the opposite side comprises the friction plate and the shoulder of the fixed shaft. By adjusting the locking nut, the frictional damping of the friction plate on the sector wheel can be changed.
2. The flight simulator flap handle control mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, Further includes: A magnet and a Hall effect circuit board are provided. The magnet and the Hall effect circuit board share a common axis. The magnet rotates synchronously with the sector wheel while the Hall effect circuit board is fixed. The Hall effect circuit board is used to sense changes in the magnetic flux of the magnet to output an electrical signal corresponding to the change in angular displacement.
3. The flight simulator flap handle control mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, Further includes: A handle stop pin rotates synchronously with the lifting handle. The lifting handle has multiple positions, each with its own position groove. The handle stop pin is selectively positioned in one of the position grooves.
4. The flight simulator flap handle control mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gear position includes a non-skip gear position, wherein a limit block is located above the gear position groove of the non-skip gear position, and the limit block is used to prevent the handle stop pin from rotating directly through.
5. The flight simulator flap handle control mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting block is in the direct rotation path of the handle stop pin; when the lifting handle passes the non-skip position, the limiting block blocks in front of the handle stop pin.