A rocket mobile launcher vehicle

By designing a rocket mobile launch vehicle that integrates storage, transport, vertical and launch functions, the problem of insufficient performance of existing rocket mobile launch vehicles on ordinary roads is solved, and efficient and economical rocket transportation and launch are achieved.

CN111791788BActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27秦皇岛优益创联特种车辆制造有限公司 +1

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202010684805.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-07-16
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2040-07-16

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Technical Problem

Existing rocket mobile launch vehicles have poor performance on ordinary roads, especially high-speed performance and insufficient range, which makes it difficult to meet the needs of long-distance transportation and rapid response.

Method used

A rocket mobile launch vehicle integrating storage, transport, vertical lifting and launch functions is designed. It adopts a combination of chassis and tractors with a semi-trailed structure, equipped with a vertical lifting system, a launch pad, a temperature control system, a hydraulic system, a vehicle control system and a power supply system to ensure high-speed walking under various road conditions and achieve rapid vertical lifting and launching.

Benefits of technology

While ensuring driving speed and economy, the rocket mobile launch vehicle improves transportation and launch efficiency, shortens long-distance transportation time, reduces costs, and improves automation, which is suitable for high-speed transportation and launch of rockets.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a mobile rocket launch vehicle, including a tractor, a chassis, a heat preservation cabin, an erection system, a launch platform, a temperature control system, a hydraulic system, a vehicle control system and a power supply system. A traction seat is installed on the tractor, and the traction seat is connected to the chassis through a traction pin. The heat preservation cabin is fixedly installed on the chassis, the erection system is hinged at the rear end of the chassis, the launch platform is hinged at the rear end of the chassis, and the launch platform is coaxial with the erection system. The temperature control system is installed in front of and inside the heat preservation cabin, the hydraulic system is installed below the chassis, the vehicle control system is installed inside the heat preservation cabin, the operation panel is located outside the side wall of the heat preservation cabin, and the power supply system is installed at the front of the chassis and inside the heat preservation cabin. The present invention is ingenious in conception and reasonable in structural layout, which greatly shortens the long-distance transportation time, ensures the stability during transportation, improves the shock absorption capacity, and the heat preservation cabin has good sealing performance. At the same time, the fully open design meets the requirements of erection and launch.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of rocket transportation and launch, and particularly to a rocket mobile launcher vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Most of the existing rocket mobile launcher vehicles are of an integrated chassis structure, emphasizing off-road performance, which makes their performance on ordinary roads poor, and both their high-speed performance and endurance are weaker than those of conventional vehicles.

[0003] After years of development, the construction of the road network has made obvious progress and improvement, and the comprehensive capacity of road transportation has been significantly improved. How to develop a rocket mobile launcher vehicle that integrates the functions of storage, transportation, erection, and launch and is suitable for road driving can significantly improve the transportation and launch efficiency of rockets and better achieve "space rapid response". Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a rocket mobile launcher vehicle, which is a rocket mobile launcher vehicle that integrates the functions of storage, transportation, erection, and launch and is suitable for road driving, and significantly improves the transportation and launch efficiency of rockets.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A rocket mobile launcher vehicle of the present invention includes a tractor, a chassis, a thermal insulation cabin, an erection system, a launch pad, a temperature control system, a hydraulic system, a vehicle control system, and a power supply system. A towing seat is installed on the tractor, and the towing seat is connected to the chassis through a towing pin. The thermal insulation cabin is fixedly installed on the chassis. The erection system is hinged to the rear end of the chassis. The launch pad is hinged to the rear end of the chassis, and the launch pad is coaxial with the erection system. The temperature control system is installed in front of and inside the thermal insulation cabin. The hydraulic system is installed below the chassis. The vehicle control system is installed inside the thermal insulation cabin, and an operation panel is located outside the side wall of the thermal insulation cabin. The power supply system is installed in the front part of the chassis and inside the thermal insulation cabin.

[0007] Further, the chassis is specifically designed as a semi-trailer structure. The chassis includes a frame at the top, a running system, and a plurality of hydraulic outriggers. The running system is installed below the frame. The hydraulic outriggers are installed at the bottom of the frame. The hydraulic outriggers include two front outriggers and two rear outriggers. The two front outriggers are composed of front outrigger cylinders, and the two rear outriggers are composed of rear outrigger cylinders.

[0008] Furthermore, the thermal insulation bin includes a stationary bottom plate, symmetric left and right side plates of the bin, a front side plate, an openable top cover, and an openable rear cover. The bottom plate, the symmetric left and right side plates of the bin, the front side plate, the top cover, and the rear cover form a hollow shelter, and a sealing structure is provided at the closure of the top cover and the rear cover.

[0009] Furthermore, the top cover includes a left bin top cover and a right bin top cover. Both the left bin top cover and the right bin top cover are connected to the top of the side plate of the bin by hinges. A telescopic cylinder is installed inside the top of the side plate of the bin, and the working rod of the telescopic cylinder is hinged to the opposite surfaces of the left bin top cover and the right bin top cover. The telescopic cylinders are symmetrically arranged on the left and right, and at least two are provided on each side; the rear cover includes a left bin rear cover and a right bin rear cover. The left bin rear cover and the right bin rear cover are connected to the bottom plate by a rotary cylinder. Reinforcing plates are provided at the bottoms of the left bin rear cover and the right bin rear cover, and the reinforcing plates are connected to the outer side surfaces of the left bin rear cover and the right bin rear cover by bolts.

[0010] Furthermore, the sealing structure includes a corner piece and a plurality of sealing strips. One end of the corner piece is connected to the outer plate side surface of the right bin top cover or the right bin rear cover. The sealing strips include a first sealing strip, a second sealing strip, and a third sealing strip. The first sealing strip is connected to the other end of the corner piece and closely fits against the side surface of the left bin top cover or the left bin rear cover. The second sealing strip and the third sealing strip are respectively arranged on the L-shaped corner surface.

[0011] Furthermore, the erection system includes an erection frame, a rocket clamp, a rocket support, and a launch pad locking pin. The erection frame is horizontally placed on the bottom plate of the thermal insulation bin. The rocket clamp is connected to the middle cross beam on the top surface of the erection frame. The rocket support is connected to the tail cross beam on the top surface of the erection frame. The launch pad locking pin is arranged on the articulated support at the tail of the top surface of the erection frame.

[0012] Furthermore, the supporting surfaces of the rocket clamp and the rocket support are designed to be arc-shaped, and soft pads for protection are installed on the arc-shaped surfaces. The soft pads are specifically made of rubber or polyurethane materials.

[0013] Furthermore, a locking mechanism is provided between the launch pad and the erection system. The locking mechanism includes a pin cylinder, a locking pin, and a proximity switch. The pin cylinder is installed on the erection frame. The locking pin is installed on the cylinder rod of the pin cylinder. The locking pin is of a conical structure, and the pressing and separation from the corresponding conical part of the launch pad locking seat are achieved through the action of the pin cylinder.

[0014] Furthermore, the launch pad includes a launch pad metal frame, a launch pad locking seat, a deflector, auxiliary legs, and a rocket mounting adapter ring. The launch pad locking seat is connected to both sides of the launch pad metal frame. The deflector is installed at the bottom inside the launch pad metal frame. The rocket mounting adapter ring is installed at the center of the top surface of the launch pad metal frame. The auxiliary legs are provided at two corners on the side away from the connection end. The front end of the launch pad metal frame is hinged to the rear of the chassis, and the launch pad locking seat is positioned and connected to the launch pad locking pin.

[0015] Furthermore, the temperature control system includes an air conditioner and a heater. The air conditioner is installed at the front outside of the thermal insulation cabin, and the heater is installed inside the thermal insulation cabin. The power supply system includes a generator set and a battery pack that supply power to the whole vehicle. The generator set is installed at the front end of the chassis, and the battery pack is installed inside the thermal insulation cabin.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0017] The rocket mobile launch vehicle of the present invention includes a tractor, a chassis, a thermal insulation cabin, an erection system, a launch pad, a temperature control system, a hydraulic system, a vehicle control system, and a power supply system. A towing seat is installed on the tractor, and the towing seat is connected to the chassis through a towing pin. The thermal insulation cabin is fixedly installed on the chassis. The erection system is hinged to the rear end of the chassis, and the launch pad is hinged to the rear end of the chassis. The present invention uses the towing head as the driving power to tow the modified chassis, enabling it to meet the requirement of high-speed driving on various harsh road conditions, greatly shortening the long-distance transportation time. Compared with the prior art, it solves the problems of the traditional rocket launch vehicle, such as slow walking speed, inapplicability to long-distance transportation, high cost, and complex transportation and launch processes.

[0018] The mobile launch vehicle of the present invention breaks the convention of the launch vehicle. While ensuring the overall passability, braking performance, climbing ability, and certain off-road performance, it improves the driving speed and economy of the whole vehicle. The walking system of the vehicle is equipped with an air balance suspension, which has good shock absorption performance during the overall transportation process. At the same time, the walking system has an air braking function, improving the braking performance of the whole vehicle. The design of the rocket clamp and rocket support in the erection system ensures the stability during transportation, and the design of the soft pad improves the shock absorption ability.

[0019] The thermal insulation cabin of the mobile launch vehicle of the present invention has a top cover and a rear cover that can both be fully opened. The top cover is automatically controlled by a telescopic cylinder, and the opening and closing operations of the top cover are realized through the telescopic function. It is convenient and fast to operate, light in weight, and good in sealing performance. The reliable connection of the rotary cylinder with the left rear cover and the right rear cover of the cabin improves the local strength of the left rear cover and the right rear cover of the cabin at the same time, and prevents deformation due to rotational stress. The design of the internal sealing structure of the thermal insulation cabin has good heat preservation and rainproof performance, which can effectively protect the rocket body and make it unaffected by the environmental climate during transportation, and has strong applicability. The automatic opening and closing design of the top cover and the rear cover meets the requirements of sealed heat preservation transportation and erection and launch operations of the rocket. The present invention can be combined with hydraulic, electric control systems and electro-hydraulic leveling and erection control systems to realize rapid leveling and erection of space launch equipment, ensure the initial pose of the rocket body, and meet the accuracy requirements of technical indicators, so as to ensure the realization of the overall launch goal.

[0020] The present invention is ingeniously conceived and has a reasonable structural layout. It adopts the combination form of a tractor and a trailer, which greatly shortens the long-distance transportation time. The design of the rocket clamp and the rocket support in the erection system ensures the stability during transportation, and the design of the soft pad improves the shock absorption ability. The thermal insulation cabin has good sealing performance, and at the same time, the fully opened design of the top cover and the rear cover meets the requirements of erection and launch. In addition, the mobile launch vehicle of the erection device adopts a standard interface, which can be adapted to various types of tractors. Moreover, the present invention integrates the functions of storage, transportation, erection and launch. Compared with traditional launch vehicles, it has low cost and high automation, and is suitable for high-speed road transportation and launch of rockets. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0021] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 It is an isometric schematic diagram of the rocket storage and transportation state of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the rocket erection state of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the rocket waiting for launch state of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 It is an isometric schematic diagram of the chassis of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the top cover of the thermal insulation bin of the present invention being opened;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the rear cover of the thermal insulation bin of the present invention being opened;

[0028] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the sealing structure of the thermal insulation bin of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 Axonometric schematic diagram of the erection system of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 Axonometric schematic diagram of the launch pad of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the locking structure between the erection system and the launch pad of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the placement state of the rocket and the erection frame after hiding the heat preservation cabin, air conditioning system, and power supply system of the present invention;

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals: 1, tractor; 2, chassis; 3, heat preservation cabin; 4, erection system; 5, launch pad; 6, temperature control system; 7, hydraulic system; 8, vehicle control system; 9, power supply system; 10, erection oil cylinder;

[0034] 201, vehicle frame; 202, traveling system; 203, front outrigger oil cylinder; 204, rear outrigger oil cylinder;

[0035] 301, left cabin top cover; 302, right cabin top cover; 303, telescopic cylinder; 304, hinge; 305, cabin side plate; 306, left cabin rear cover; 307, right cabin rear cover; 308, reinforcement plate; 309, rotary cylinder;

[0036] 401, erection frame; 402, rocket clamp; 403, rocket support; 404, launch pad locking pin; 405, erection frame hinge hole;

[0037] 501, launch pad metal frame; 502, launch pad locking seat; 503, deflector; 504, auxiliary outrigger; 505, rocket installation adapter ring; 506, launch pad hinge hole;

[0038] 4041, pin oil cylinder; 4042, locking pin; 4043, proximity switch. Detailed implementation method

[0039] As Figures 1-11As shown in the figure, a rocket mobile launcher provides interfaces and installation spaces for ground measurement, launch control equipment, positioning and orientation equipment, gas distribution systems, etc. It includes a tractor 1, a chassis 2, a thermal insulation cabin 3, an erection system 4, a launch pad 5, a temperature control system 6, a hydraulic system 7, a vehicle control system 8, and a power supply system 9. A towing seat is installed on the tractor 1, and the towing seat is connected to the chassis 2 through a towing pin to provide moving power for the whole vehicle. The thermal insulation cabin 3 is fixedly installed on the chassis 2. The erection system 4 is hinged to the rear end of the chassis 2. The launch pad 5 is hinged to the rear end of the chassis 2 and is located outside the thermal insulation cabin 3. The launch pad 5 is coaxial with the erection system 4. The temperature control system 6 is installed in front of and inside the thermal insulation cabin 3. The hydraulic system 7 is installed below the chassis 2 to provide power for various actions of the whole vehicle. The vehicle control system 8 is installed inside the thermal insulation cabin 3, and the vehicle control system is responsible for the action control of the whole vehicle. The operation panel is located outside the side wall of the thermal insulation cabin 3. The power supply system 9 is installed in the front part of the chassis 2 and inside the thermal insulation cabin 3. Specifically, the temperature control system 6 includes an air conditioner and a heater. The air conditioner is installed in the front outer part of the thermal insulation cabin 3, and the heater is installed inside the thermal insulation cabin 3. The power supply system 9 includes a generator set and a battery pack that provide power for the whole vehicle. The generator set is installed at the front end of the chassis 2, and the battery pack is installed inside the thermal insulation cabin 3.

[0040] As Figure 4 shown, the chassis 2 is specifically designed as a semi-trailer structure. The chassis 2 includes a frame 201 at the top, a running system 202, and multiple hydraulic outriggers. The running system 202 is installed below the frame 201, and the hydraulic outriggers are installed at the bottom of the frame 201. The hydraulic outriggers include two front outriggers and two rear outriggers. The two front outriggers are composed of front outrigger cylinders 203, and the two rear outriggers are composed of rear outrigger cylinders 204. Among them, the frame 201 is used to carry and install other components of the whole vehicle. The four outrigger cylinders are used for leveling the front chassis during erection. The running system 202 is used for the support and running of the chassis. The running system 202 includes a suspension, an axle, tires, rims, and a braking system, all of which are powered and controlled by the tractor. Specifically, the chassis also includes driving lights to provide lighting prompts for safe running and lighting during other operations.

[0041] As Figure 5 、 6As shown in the figure, the thermal insulation bin 3 includes a fixed bottom plate, symmetric left and right cabin side plates 305, a front side plate, an openable top cover, and an openable rear cover. The bottom plate, the symmetric left and right cabin side plates 305, the front side plate, the top cover, and the rear cover form a hollow shelter, and a sealing structure is provided at the closing position of the top cover and the rear cover. Specifically, the top cover includes a left cabin top cover 301 and a right cabin top cover 302. Both the left cabin top cover 301 and the right cabin top cover 302 are connected to the top of the cabin side plate 305 through hinges 304. A telescopic cylinder 303 is installed inside the top of the cabin side plate 305. The working rod of the telescopic cylinder 303 is hinged to the opposite surfaces of the left cabin top cover 301 and the right cabin top cover 302. The telescopic cylinders 303 are symmetrically arranged left and right and at least two are provided on each side. The rear cover includes a left cabin rear cover 306 and a right cabin rear cover 307. The left cabin rear cover 306 and the right cabin rear cover 307 are connected to the bottom plate through a rotary cylinder 309. Reinforcing plates 308 are provided at the bottoms of the left cabin rear cover 306 and the right cabin rear cover 307. The reinforcing plates 308 are connected to the outer side surfaces of the left cabin rear cover 306 and the right cabin rear cover 307 through bolts. Specifically, the automatic opening and closing design of the top cover and the rear cover meets the requirements of sealed thermal insulation transportation and erection and launching operations of the rocket projectiles.

[0042] As Figure 7 shown, the sealing structure includes a corner piece 310 and a plurality of sealing strips. One end of the corner piece 310 is connected to the outer plate side surface of the right cabin top cover 302 or the right cabin rear cover 307. The sealing strips include a first sealing strip 311, a second sealing strip 312, and a third sealing strip 313. The first sealing strip 311 is connected to the other end of the corner piece 310 and is closely attached to the side surface of the left cabin top cover 301 or the left cabin rear cover 306. The second sealing strip 312 and the third sealing strip 313 are respectively arranged on the L-shaped corner surface. Specifically, the design of the internal sealing structure of this thermal insulation bin has good thermal insulation and rainproof performance, can effectively protect the rocket projectile body, and enables it to be unaffected by the environmental climate during transportation, with strong applicability.

[0043] As Figure 8 、 11As shown in the figure, the erection system 4 includes an erection frame 401, a rocket clamp 402, a rocket support 403 and a launch pad locking pin 404. The erection frame 401 is horizontally placed on the bottom plate of the heat preservation bin 3, and an erection frame hinge hole 405 is provided at the lower part of the tail end of the erection frame 401. After the lower part of the tail end of the erection frame 401 is embedded into the card slot at the tail of the chassis 2, it is positioned by passing a hinge shaft through the erection frame hinge hole 405. The rocket clamp 402 is connected to the middle cross beam on the top surface of the erection frame 401, the rocket support 403 is connected to the tail cross beam on the top surface of the erection frame 401, and the launch pad locking pin 404 is arranged on the tail hinge bracket on the top surface of the erection frame 401. The support surfaces of the rocket clamp 402 and the rocket support 403 are designed to be arc-shaped, and soft pads for protection are installed on the arc-shaped surfaces. The soft pads are specifically made of rubber or polyurethane materials. It also includes an erection oil cylinder 10. The two erection oil cylinders 10 are symmetrically installed on the chassis 2. The working rod of the erection oil cylinder 10 is hinged to the erection frame 401, and the lower end of the tail of the erection frame 401 is connected to the tail of the bottom plate 2 through a hinge shaft.

[0044] As Figure 10 shown, a locking mechanism is provided between the launch pad 5 and the erection system 4. The locking mechanism includes a pin oil cylinder 4041, a locking pin 4042 and a proximity switch 4043. The pin oil cylinder 4041 is installed on the erection frame 4, the locking pin 4042 is installed on the cylinder rod of the pin oil cylinder 4041, and the locking pin 4042 is of a conical structure. The pressing and separation of the corresponding conical part of the launch pad locking seat 502 are realized through the action of the pin oil cylinder 4041.

[0045] As Figure 9 shown, the launch pad 5 includes a launch pad metal frame 501, a launch pad locking seat 502, a deflector 503, auxiliary legs 504 and a rocket installation adapter ring 505. The launch pad locking seat 502 is connected to both sides of the launch pad metal frame 501. The deflector 503 is installed at the bottom inside the launch pad metal frame 501. The rocket installation adapter ring 505 is installed at the center position on the top surface of the launch pad metal frame 501. The auxiliary legs 504 are arranged at two corners on the side far from the connection end. An launch pad hinge hole 506 is provided at the bottom of the front end of the launch pad metal frame 501. After the bottom of the front end of the launch pad metal frame 501 is embedded into the card slot at the rear of the chassis 2, it is positioned by passing a hinge shaft through the launch pad hinge hole 506. The launch pad locking seat 502 is connected and positioned in cooperation with the launch pad locking pin 404.

[0046] The working process of the present invention is as follows:

[0047] First, as Figure 1 shown, the specific working method of rocket storage and transportation is as follows:

[0048] 1) The generator set inside the tractor 1 is started, and the hydraulic system 7 starts to work;

[0049] 2) Adjustment of the chassis 2. The two front outrigger cylinders 203 and the two rear outrigger cylinders 204 at the bottom are activated to extend to the ground, and under the control of the vehicle control system 8, the frame 201 at the top of the chassis 2 is automatically leveled;

[0050] 3) The top cover and the rear cover of the insulation cabin 3 are opened; the working rod of the telescopic cylinder 303 extends, pushing up and opening the left cabin top cover 301 and the right cabin top cover 302, and the rotary cylinder 309 is activated to drive the left cabin rear cover 306 and the right cabin rear cover 307 to rotate and open to both sides;

[0051] 4) Operation of the erection system 4: The clamping arms of the rocket clamp 402 are driven by an oil cylinder to open; at this time, the launch pad 5 is in a non-working state, the metal frame 501 of the launch pad is placed vertically, and the launch pad locking seat 502 is positioned and connected to the launch pad locking pin 404 of the erection system 4;

[0052] 5) Rocket hoisting; The rocket is placed horizontally and hoisted onto the erection system 4. At this time, the rocket is horizontally placed on the arc surfaces of the rocket clamp 402 and the rocket support 403, the head of the rocket is placed inward in the insulation cabin 3, and the tail of the rocket is inserted into the rocket installation adapter ring 505 and clamped and fixed;

[0053] 6) The rocket clamp of the erection system closes; when placed in the designated position, the clamping arms of the rocket clamp 402 are driven by an oil cylinder to close, clamping the upper part of the rocket, and the tail of the rocket is clamped and fixed through the rocket installation adapter ring 505;

[0054] 7) Closing of the upper cover and the rear cover of the insulation cabin 3; The working rod of the telescopic cylinder 303 retracts, driving the left cabin top cover 301 and the right cabin top cover 302 to descend and close, and the rotary cylinder 309 rotates in the reverse direction to drive the left cabin rear cover 306 and the right cabin rear cover 307 to approach and close;

[0055] 8) Start the temperature control system 6; According to the temperature sensor inside the insulation cabin, turn on the air conditioner and the heater to adjust the internal temperature of the insulation cabin 3;

[0056] 9) The four outrigger cylinders on the chassis 2 retract; The two front outrigger cylinders 203 and the two rear outrigger cylinders 204 at the bottom retract away from the ground;

[0057] 10) The hydraulic system 7 stops working, and the generator set continues to work.

[0058] At this point, the storage operation of the rocket is completed, and after starting the tractor, the rocket can be transported.

[0059] Secondly, as shown in Figure 2 and 3 , after being transported to the designated location, the specific construction method for the rocket to be erected and launched is as follows:

[0060] 1) The generator set in the tractor is in the startup state, and the hydraulic system 7 is working;

[0061] 2) The four outrigger cylinders on the chassis 2 extend, and the chassis is automatically leveled under the control of the vehicle control system;

[0062] 3) The temperature control system 6 stops working, and the air conditioner and heater are turned off to stop adjusting the internal temperature of the insulation cabin 3;

[0063] 4) The top cover and rear cover of the insulation cabin 3 are opened again; the working rod of the telescopic cylinder 303 extends, pushing the left cabin top cover 301 and the right cabin top cover 302 upward to open, and the rotary cylinder 309 starts to drive the left cabin rear cover 306 and the right cabin rear cover 307 to rotate and open to both sides;

[0064] 5) The erection system 4 works. As shown in Figure 2 and 11 , the working rod of the erection cylinder 10 extends, and the rocket starts to be erected; when the rocket is erected at 90°, the erection stops, as shown in Figure 4 ; during the erection process, the launch pad locking seat 502 is positioned and connected to the launch pad locking pin 404;

[0065] 6) The launch pad 5 operates. When the rocket is erected at 90°, the metal frame 501 of the launch pad is placed horizontally, and the cylinders on the auxiliary outriggers 504 work and extend to support on the ground;

[0066] 7) The reset of the erection system 4. First, the launch pad locking pin 404 retracts, and the launch pad 5 and the erection frame 401 are synchronously disconnected; second, the rocket clamp 402 on the erection frame 401 is opened; finally, the working rod of the erection cylinder 10 retracts, driving the erection frame 401 to fall back into the insulation cabin 3;

[0067] 8) The closing of the top cover and rear cover of the insulation cabin 3; the working rod of the telescopic cylinder 303 retracts, driving the left cabin top cover 301 and the right cabin top cover 302 to descend and close, and the rotary cylinder 309 rotates in the reverse direction to drive the left cabin rear cover 306 and the right cabin rear cover 307 to close;

[0068] 9) Carry out the final preparations before rocket launch;

[0069] 10) Disconnect the rocket fixing tie rod and launch the rocket.

[0070] Among them, steps 2, 3, 4, and 5 can be completed with one key.

[0071] Finally, a method for recovering the launch vehicle after the rocket launch is completed;

[0072] 1) Clean the residues remaining after the rocket launch;

[0073] 2) Open the rear cover on the heat preservation cabin 3, and the rotation cylinder 309 starts to drive the left rear cover 306 and the right rear cover 307 of the cabin to rotate and open to both sides;

[0074] 3) The tilting oil cylinder on the launch pad 5 operates to turn the launch pad 5 back. When rotating, the axis where the metal frame 501 of the launch pad is hinged to the chassis 2 is used as the rotation axis; specifically, one end of the tilting oil cylinder is connected to the chassis, and the other end is connected to the launch pad, realizing the rotation of the launch pad around the axis connecting the launch pad and the chassis. When the rocket is erected, the oil cylinder follows. After the rocket launch is completed, the tilting oil cylinder acts alone to turn the launch pad back;

[0075] 4) Close the rear cover on the heat preservation cabin 3; the rotation cylinder 309 rotates in the reverse direction to drive the left rear cover 306 and the right rear cover 307 of the cabin to close by approaching;

[0076] 5) Retract the auxiliary outriggers 504 on the launch pad 5, and the oil cylinders on the auxiliary outriggers 504 retract to drive the auxiliary outriggers 504 to reset;

[0077] 6) Retract the outrigger oil cylinders on the chassis 2, and the two front outrigger oil cylinders 203 and the two rear outrigger oil cylinders 204 at the bottom retract away from the ground;

[0078] 7) Stop the hydraulic system 7 from working;

[0079] 8) Shut down the generator set;

[0080] 9) Start the tractor 1 to drive the chassis 2 and a set of systems above it to leave the launch site.

[0081] In summary, this rocket mobile launch vehicle integrates the functions of storage, transportation, erection, and launch. Compared with traditional launch vehicles, it has a low cost and a high degree of automation, and is suitable for the high-speed road transportation and launch of rockets.

[0082] The embodiments described above are only used to describe the preferred mode of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the design spirit of the present invention, various deformations and improvements made by those of ordinary skill in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention should fall within the protection scope determined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rocket mobile launcher vehicle, characterized in that: it includes a tractor (1), a chassis (2), a thermal insulation cabin (3), an erection system (4), a launch pad (5), a temperature control system (6), a hydraulic system (7), a vehicle control system (8) and a power supply system (9). A towing seat is installed on the tractor (1), and the towing seat is connected to the chassis (2) through a towing pin. The thermal insulation cabin (3) is fixedly installed on the chassis (2). The erection system (4) is hinged to the rear end of the chassis (2). The launch pad (5) is hinged to the rear end of the chassis (2), and the launch pad (5) is coaxial with the erection system (4). The temperature control system (6) is installed in front of and inside the thermal insulation cabin (3). The hydraulic system (7) is installed below the chassis (2). The vehicle control system (8) is installed inside the thermal insulation cabin (3), and the operation panel is located outside the side wall of the thermal insulation cabin (3). The power supply system (9) is installed in the front part of the chassis (2) and inside the thermal insulation cabin (3); the thermal insulation cabin (3) includes a fixed bottom plate, symmetric left and right cabin side plates (305), a front side plate, an openable top cover and an openable rear cover. The bottom plate, the symmetric left and right cabin side plates (305), the front side plate, the top cover and the rear cover form a hollow shelter, and a sealing structure is provided at the closing part of the top cover and the rear cover; the top cover includes a left cabin top cover (301) and a right cabin top cover (302). The left cabin top cover (301) and the right cabin top cover (302) are both connected to the top of the cabin side plate (305) through hinges (304). Telescopic cylinders (303) are installed inside the top of the cabin side plate (305). The working rods of the telescopic cylinders (303) are hinged to the opposite surfaces of the left cabin top cover (301) and the right cabin top cover (302). The telescopic cylinders (303) are symmetrically arranged left and right and at least two are provided on each side. The rear cover includes a left cabin rear cover (306) and a right cabin rear cover (307). The left cabin rear cover (306) and the right cabin rear cover (307) are connected to the bottom plate through rotary cylinders (309). Reinforcing plates (308) are provided at the bottoms of the left cabin rear cover (306) and the right cabin rear cover (307), and the reinforcing plates (308) are connected to the outer sides of the left cabin rear cover (306) and the right cabin rear cover (307) through bolts; the sealing structure includes a corner piece (310) and a plurality of sealing strips. One end of the corner piece (310) is connected to the outer plate side of the right cabin top cover (302) or the right cabin rear cover (307). The sealing strips include a first sealing strip (311), a second sealing strip (312) and a third sealing strip (313). The first sealing strip (311) is connected to the other end of the corner piece (310) and is in close contact with the side of the left cabin top cover (301) or the left cabin rear cover (306). The second sealing strip (312) and the third sealing strip (313) are respectively arranged on the L-shaped corner surfaces; The erection system (4) includes an erection frame (401), a rocket clamp (402), a rocket support (403) and a launch pad locking pin (404). The erection frame (401) is horizontally placed on the bottom plate of the thermal insulation cabin (3). The rocket clamp (402) is connected to the middle cross beam on the top surface of the erection frame (401). The rocket support (403) is connected to the tail cross beam on the top surface of the erection frame (401). The launch pad locking pin (404) is arranged on the tail hinge bracket on the top surface of the erection frame (401). The launch pad (5) includes a launch pad metal frame (501), a launch pad locking seat (502), a deflector (503), auxiliary legs (504) and a rocket installation adapter ring (505). The launch pad locking seat (502) is connected to both sides of the launch pad metal frame (501). The deflector (503) is installed at the bottom inside the launch pad metal frame (501). The rocket installation adapter ring (505) is installed at the central position on the top surface of the launch pad metal frame (501). The auxiliary legs (504) are arranged at two corners on the side far from the connection end. The front end of the launch pad metal frame (501) is hinged to the rear part of the chassis (2). The launch pad locking seat (502) is positioned and connected to the launch pad locking pin (404). The launch pad (5) and the erection system (4) are provided with a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a pin cylinder (4041), a locking pin (4042) and a proximity switch (4043). The pin cylinder (4041) is installed on the erection frame (401). The locking pin (4042) is installed on the cylinder rod of the pin cylinder (4041). The locking pin (4042) is of a conical structure, and the pressing and separation from the corresponding conical part of the launch pad locking seat (502) are realized through the action of the pin cylinder (4041).

2. The rocket mobile launcher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chassis (2) is specifically designed as a semi-trailer structure. The chassis (2) includes a frame (201) at the top, a traveling system (202) and a plurality of hydraulic legs. The traveling system (202) is installed below the frame (201). The hydraulic legs are installed at the bottom of the frame (201). The hydraulic legs include two front legs and two rear legs. The two front legs are composed of front leg cylinders (203). The two rear legs are composed of rear leg cylinders (204).

3. The rocket mobile launcher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting surfaces of the rocket clamp (402) and the rocket support (403) are designed as arcs, and soft pads for protection are installed on the arc surfaces. The soft pads are specifically made of rubber or polyurethane materials.

4. The rocket mobile launcher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature control system (6) includes an air conditioner and a heater. The air conditioner is installed at the front outside of the thermal insulation cabin (3), and the heater is installed inside the thermal insulation cabin (3). The power supply system (9) includes a generator set and a battery pack that supply power to the whole vehicle. The generator set is installed at the front end of the chassis (2), and the battery pack is installed inside the thermal insulation cabin (3).

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