Adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device and implementation method thereof

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device and implementation method thereof, and fuel icing measuring device technical field, to solve fuel icing thickness is directly measured by ruler, not only difficult to take out reserved observation, but also cause ice surface to break seriously when breaking ice, cause measurement to have error, ice block cleaning increases the operation process, the convenience and flexibility of experimental tool use are poor, the one end inside of support shell far from driving part is provided with driven ice breaking component, driven ice breaking component is engaged with driving part, one side of support shell is also movably provided with sleeve, the end of sleeve far from support shell is provided with data display tube, the end of data display tube far from sleeve is provided with driven measuring component, driven measuring component is buckled with data display tube, to further realize not only can the automatic measurement of fuel icing thickness, but also using the device can remove ice after measurement, greatly improve device use flexibility and convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fuel icing measurement devices, and particularly to an adjustable fuel icing thickness measurement device and its implementation method. Background Technology

[0002] The low temperatures encountered by jet aircraft can cause water in the fuel to freeze, clogging fuel filters or screens, potentially leading to system or component malfunctions. Ultimately, this can reduce or even interrupt the flow of fuel to the engine, resulting in engine shutdown that jeopardizes flight safety. Even if an aircraft can operate normally with anti-icing agent added to the fuel, it may still encounter situations where there is no anti-icing agent. Therefore, to determine the optimal thickness and duration of ice buildup in the absence of anti-icing agent that would affect aircraft usability, experiments on fuel icing and measurements of its thickness are necessary.

[0003] However, the current method of measuring fuel ice thickness is to use small calipers or rulers to measure directly. This is not only difficult to remove and preserve for observation, but also requires breaking the ice before inserting the ruler for measurement. This is cumbersome, and the ice is severely broken, leading to measurement errors. The ice blocks also need to be manually cleaned after the experiment, which increases the operational process and makes the experimental tools less convenient and flexible.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, an adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device and its implementation method are proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adjustable fuel ice thickness measuring device and its implementation method. When it is necessary to break up ice points or ice accumulated on the filter screen, the end of the driven ice-breaking component is attached to the ice, and the driving component is activated. The driving component drives the driven ice-breaking component to rotate, thereby causing the end of the driven ice-breaking component to break up the ice. Similarly, when it is necessary to detect the thickness of ice points or ice accumulated on the filter screen, the end of the driven ice-breaking component is attached vertically to the ice, and the driving component is activated. As the driven ice-breaking component continuously penetrates into the ice layer, the driven measuring component is pushed in the opposite direction, thereby moving the locking point of the driven measuring component on the data display tube. When the ice layer is broken through, the value corresponding to the locking point of the driven measuring component on the data display tube is the ice thickness. This can solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device, comprising a support shell and a driving component disposed on the support shell, wherein a driven ice-breaking component is disposed on the inner side of the end of the support shell away from the driving component, the driven ice-breaking component is engaged with the driving component, and a sleeve is movably disposed on one side of the support shell, wherein a data display tube is disposed at the end of the sleeve away from the support shell, and a driven measuring component is disposed at the end of the data display tube away from the sleeve, the driven measuring component being snapped together with the data display tube.

[0007] Furthermore, the driving component includes a servo motor and a first rotating shaft disposed at the driving end of the servo motor. A first small gear is disposed at one end of the first rotating shaft near the servo motor, a first medium gear is disposed in the middle of the first rotating shaft, and a first large gear is disposed at the end of the first rotating shaft.

[0008] Furthermore, the driven ice-breaking component includes a second rotating shaft and a second large gear disposed at one end of the second rotating shaft, a second medium gear disposed in the middle of the second rotating shaft, and a second small gear disposed at the other end of the second rotating shaft.

[0009] Furthermore, the second large gear meshes with the first small gear, the second medium gear meshes with the first medium gear, and the second small gear meshes with the first large gear.

[0010] Furthermore, a bearing is provided at one end of the second rotating shaft near the second large gear. The outer ring of the bearing is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft, and the inner ring of the bearing is fixedly connected to the adjusting column. An elastic clamp is provided on one side of the adjusting column. The bearing ensures that the adjusting column will not rotate when the second rotating shaft rotates. A transmission rod is provided on one side of the second small gear, and a drill bit is provided at the other end of the transmission rod.

[0011] Furthermore, an extension tube is provided on one side of the support shell, and three locking holes are provided on the extension tube, with elastic locking heads corresponding to the locking holes.

[0012] Furthermore, the driven measuring component includes a movable tube and a limiting ring disposed at one end of the movable tube. The limiting ring is movably disposed inside the data display tube. A triangular locking block is disposed on one side of the movable tube. A small spring is disposed at the inner end of the triangular locking block of the movable tube. The other end of the small spring is fixedly connected to the movable tube.

[0013] Furthermore, the data display tube has several slots, and the triangular blocks match the slots. The outer side of the data display tube located on one side of the slots has scale lines.

[0014] Another technical solution proposed by the present invention: A method for implementing an adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device, comprising the following steps:

[0015] S1: The end of the driven ice-breaking component is vertically attached to the ice. When the second large gear meshes with the first small gear, the servo motor drives the first small gear to rotate, which in turn drives the second large gear to rotate, which in turn drives the second shaft to drive the transmission rod to rotate, so that the drill bit can drill into the ice layer. At this time, the drill bit speed is at the minimum setting, and it performs initial slow drilling.

[0016] S2: After initially drilling into the ice layer, the drill bit needs to rotate at a moderate speed. Press the elastic chuck to disengage it from the chuck hole, and gently push the support shell as a whole so that the elastic chuck can be inserted into the middle chuck hole. At this time, the second medium gear meshes with the first medium gear.

[0017] S3: As the drill bit drills in, the ice layer will push the movable tube to move in the opposite direction, which will cause the triangular chuck to move inside the data display tube. After the ice layer is drilled through, the triangular chuck will be stuck in the corresponding slot, and the scale value corresponding to the slot is the thickness of the ice layer.

[0018] S4: After the measurement is completed, insert the elastic chuck into the last chuck hole. At this time, the second small gear meshes with the first large gear, which is the maximum speed of the drill bit, and high-speed ice breaking can be performed.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0020] 1. This invention proposes an adjustable fuel ice thickness measuring device and its implementation method. When it is necessary to break up ice deposits or ice accumulated on the filter screen, the end of the driven ice-breaking component is attached to the ice, and the driving component is activated. The driving component drives the driven ice-breaking component to rotate, thereby causing the end of the driven ice-breaking component to break up the ice. Similarly, when it is necessary to detect the thickness of ice deposits or ice accumulated on the filter screen, the end of the driven ice-breaking component is attached vertically to the ice, and the driving component is activated. As the driven ice-breaking component continuously penetrates into the ice layer, the driven measuring component is pushed in the opposite direction, thereby moving the locking point of the driven measuring component on the data display tube. After the ice layer is broken through, the value corresponding to the locking point of the driven measuring component on the data display tube is the ice thickness. This device can not only automatically measure the fuel ice thickness, but also remove the ice after measurement, greatly improving the flexibility and convenience of the device.

[0021] 2. This invention proposes an adjustable fuel ice thickness measuring device and its implementation method. When the second large gear meshes with the first small gear, the servo motor drives the first small gear to rotate, which in turn drives the second large gear to rotate, which in turn drives the second rotating shaft to drive the transmission rod to rotate, allowing the drill bit to drill into the ice layer. At this time, the drill bit speed is at the minimum setting. When a moderate drill bit speed is required, the elastic chuck is pressed to disengage from the chuck hole, and the entire support shell is gently pushed so that the elastic chuck engages in the middle chuck hole. At this time, the second medium gear meshes with the first medium gear, thereby completing the adjustment of the drill bit speed. Similarly, when high-speed rotation is required, the elastic chuck is engaged in the final chuck hole, at which point the second small gear meshes with the first large gear. Through simple gear engagement, the drill bit speed is adjusted. This device is suitable for small measuring devices and can control the speed according to the ice thickness, ensuring that the ice block does not break or breaks too much during measurement, thus ensuring the accuracy of the detection.

[0022] 3. The present invention proposes an adjustable fuel ice thickness measuring device and its implementation method. When the drill bit continuously drills into the ice layer, the ice layer will push the movable tube to move in the opposite direction. At this time, the triangular chuck moves inside the data display tube. When the ice layer is drilled through, the triangular chuck is stuck in the corresponding slot. The scale value corresponding to the slot is the thickness of the ice layer. The structure is ingeniously designed and facilitates automatic measurement. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the overall ice-breaking end of the adjustable fuel ice thickness measuring device of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the internal mechanism of the support shell of the adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 This invention relates to an adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device. Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram at point A;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall ice-breaking end side view of the adjustable fuel ice thickness measuring device of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the driven measuring component of the adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the data display tube and the driven measuring component working together in the adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device of the present invention.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Support shell; 11. Extension tube; 111. Clamping hole; 2. Drive component; 21. Servo motor; 22. First rotating shaft; 23. First small gear; 24. First medium gear; 25. First large gear; 3. Driven ice-breaking component; 31. Second rotating shaft; 32. Second large gear; 33. Second medium gear; 34. Second small gear; 35. Bearing; 36. Adjusting column; 37. Elastic chuck; 38. Transmission rod; 39. Drill bit; 4. Sleeve; 5. Data display tube; 51. Slot; 52. Scale line; 6. Driven measuring component; 61. Movable tube; 62. Restricting ring; 63. Triangular chuck; 64. Small spring. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] To address the issue of fuel ice thickness, direct measurement using small calipers or rulers was employed. This method was not only difficult to remove and observe, but also required breaking the ice before inserting the ruler for measurement, making the process cumbersome. Severe ice breakage led to measurement errors, and the ice blocks still needed manual cleaning after the experiment, further complicating the process. For technical issues regarding the convenience and flexibility of the experimental tools, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1-3 ;

[0033] An adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device includes a support shell 1 and a drive component 2 disposed on the support shell 1. A driven ice-breaking component 3 is disposed on the inner side of the end of the support shell 1 away from the drive component 2. The driven ice-breaking component 3 is engaged with the drive component 2. A sleeve 4 is also movably disposed on one side of the support shell 1. A data display tube 5 is disposed on the end of the sleeve 4 away from the support shell 1. A driven measuring component 6 is disposed on the end of the data display tube 5 away from the sleeve 4. The driven measuring component 6 is snapped together with the data display tube 5.

[0034] Specifically, when it is necessary to break up ice deposits or ice buildup on the filter screen, the end of the driven ice-breaking component 3 is attached to the ice, and the drive component 2 is activated. The drive component 2 drives the driven ice-breaking component 3 to rotate, thereby causing the end of the driven ice-breaking component 3 to break up the ice. Similarly, when it is necessary to detect the thickness of ice deposits or ice buildup on the filter screen, the end of the driven ice-breaking component 3 is attached vertically to the ice, and the drive component 2 is activated. As the driven ice-breaking component 3 continues to penetrate into the ice layer, the driven measuring component 6 is pushed in the opposite direction, thereby moving the locking point of the driven measuring component 6 on the data display tube 5. After the ice layer is broken through, the value corresponding to the locking point of the driven measuring component 6 on the data display tube 5 is the ice layer thickness. This device can not only automatically measure the thickness of fuel ice, but also remove the ice after measurement, greatly improving the flexibility and convenience of the device.

[0035] To address the issue of ice surface defects, ice-breaking was required before inserting a ruler for measurement, which was cumbersome, resulted in severe ice breakage leading to measurement errors, and required manual cleaning of the ice after the experiment, further complicating the process. The technical issues of the experimental tools' lack of convenience and flexibility can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2-4 ;

[0036] The drive component 2 includes a servo motor 21 and a first rotating shaft 22 disposed at the drive end of the servo motor 21. A first small gear 23 is disposed at one end of the first rotating shaft 22 near the servo motor 21, a first medium gear 24 is disposed in the middle of the first rotating shaft 22, and a first large gear 25 is disposed at the end of the first rotating shaft 22.

[0037] The driven ice-breaking component 3 includes a second rotating shaft 31 and a second large gear 32 disposed at one end of the second rotating shaft 31. The second large gear 32 meshes with a first small gear 23. A second medium gear 33 is disposed in the middle of the second rotating shaft 31. The second medium gear 33 meshes with a first medium gear 24. A second small gear 34 is disposed at the other end of the second rotating shaft 31. The second small gear 34 meshes with a first large gear 25.

[0038] A bearing 35 is provided at one end of the second rotating shaft 31 near the second large gear 32. The outer ring of the bearing 35 is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft 31, and the inner ring of the bearing 35 is fixedly connected to the adjusting column 36. An elastic chuck 37 is provided on one side of the adjusting column 36. The bearing 35 ensures that the adjusting column 36 will not rotate when the second rotating shaft 31 rotates. A transmission rod 38 is provided on one side of the second small gear 34, and a drill bit 39 is provided at the other end of the transmission rod 38.

[0039] An extension tube 11 is provided on one side of the support shell 1. Three locking holes 111 are provided on the extension tube 11, and the elastic locking head 37 corresponds to the locking holes 111.

[0040] When the second large gear 32 meshes with the first small gear 23, the servo motor 21 drives the first small gear 23 to rotate, which in turn drives the second large gear 32 to rotate, which in turn drives the second rotating shaft 31 to drive the transmission rod 38 to rotate, allowing the drill bit 39 to drill into the ice layer. At this time, the drill bit 39's speed is at the minimum setting. When it is necessary to adjust the drill bit 39's speed to a moderate setting, the elastic chuck 37 is pressed to disengage from the chuck hole 111, and the entire support shell 1 is gently pushed so that the elastic chuck 37 engages with the central chuck hole 11. 1. At this time, the second medium gear 33 meshes with the first medium gear 24, thereby adjusting the speed of the drill bit 39. Similarly, when high-speed rotation is required, the elastic chuck 37 is inserted into the final chuck hole 111. At this time, the second small gear 34 meshes with the first large gear 25. Through simple gear engagement, the speed of the drill bit 39 is adjusted. This is suitable for small measuring devices and the speed can be controlled according to the thickness of the ice to ensure that the ice will not break or break too much during measurement, thus ensuring the accuracy of the test.

[0041] To address the issue of fuel ice thickness, direct measurement using small calipers or rulers is employed. This method is not only difficult to remove and observe, but also requires breaking the ice surface before inserting the ruler for measurement. This cumbersome process, coupled with severe ice breakage, leads to measurement errors. (See also: [link to technical issues]). Figure 1 and 5 -7;

[0042] The driven measuring component 6 includes a movable tube 61 and a limiting ring 62 disposed at one end of the movable tube 61. The limiting ring 62 is movably disposed inside the data display tube 5. A triangular locking block 63 is disposed on one side of the movable tube 61. A small spring 64 is disposed at the inner end of the triangular locking block 63 located in the movable tube 61. The other end of the small spring 64 is fixedly connected to the movable tube 61.

[0043] The data display tube 5 has several slots 51, and the triangular block 63 matches the slots 51. The data display tube 5 has a scale line 52 on the outside of the slot 51.

[0044] Specifically, as the drill bit 39 drills deeper into the ice layer, the ice layer pushes the movable tube 61 to move in the opposite direction, which in turn moves the triangular locking block 63 inside the data display tube 5. Once the ice layer is drilled through, the triangular locking block 63 is locked in the corresponding slot 51. The value of the scale line 52 corresponding to the slot 51 is the thickness of the ice layer. The structure is cleverly designed and facilitates automatic measurement.

[0045] Another technical solution proposed by the present invention: A method for implementing an adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device, comprising the following steps:

[0046] Step 1: The end of the driven ice-breaking component 3 is vertically attached to the ice. When the second large gear 32 meshes with the first small gear 23, the servo motor 21 drives the first small gear 23 to rotate, which in turn drives the second large gear 32 to rotate, which in turn drives the second rotating shaft 31 to drive the transmission rod 38 to rotate, so that the drill bit 39 can drill into the ice layer. At this time, the speed of the drill bit 39 is at the minimum setting, and it performs initial slow drilling.

[0047] Step 2: After initially drilling into the ice layer, the rotation speed of the drill bit 39 needs to be moderate. Press the elastic chuck 37 to disengage it from the chuck hole 111, and gently push the support shell 1 as a whole so that the elastic chuck 37 can be inserted into the middle chuck hole 111. At this time, the second medium gear 33 meshes and matches with the first medium gear 24.

[0048] Step 3: As drill bit 39 drills in, the ice layer will push the movable tube 61 to move in the opposite direction, which will cause the triangular locking block 63 to move inside the data display tube 5. After the ice layer is drilled through, the triangular locking block 63 will be locked in the corresponding slot 51. The value of the scale line 52 corresponding to the slot 51 is the thickness of the ice layer.

[0049] Step 4: After the measurement is completed, insert the elastic chuck 37 into the final chuck hole 111. At this time, the second small gear 34 meshes with the first large gear 25, which is the maximum speed of the drill bit 39, allowing for high-speed ice breaking.

[0050] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0051] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for implementing an adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device, characterized in that: The adjustable fuel icing thickness measuring device includes a support shell (1) and a drive component (2) disposed on the support shell (1). A driven ice-breaking component (3) is disposed on the inner side of the end of the support shell (1) away from the drive component (2). The driven ice-breaking component (3) is meshed with the drive component (2). A sleeve (4) is also movably disposed on one side of the support shell (1). A data display tube (5) is disposed at the end of the sleeve (4) away from the support shell (1). A driven measuring component (6) is disposed at the end of the data display tube (5) away from the sleeve (4). The driven measuring component (6) is snapped together with the data display tube (5). The drive component (2) includes a servo motor (21) and a first rotating shaft (22) disposed at the drive end of the servo motor (21). A first small gear (23) is disposed at one end of the first rotating shaft (22) near the servo motor (21), a first medium gear (24) is disposed in the middle of the first rotating shaft (22), and a first large gear (25) is disposed at the end of the first rotating shaft (22). The driven ice-breaking component (3) includes a second rotating shaft (31) and a second large gear (32) provided at one end of the second rotating shaft (31), a second medium gear (33) provided in the middle of the second rotating shaft (31), and a second small gear (34) provided at the other end of the second rotating shaft (31). The second large gear (32) meshes with the first small gear (23), the second medium gear (33) meshes with the first medium gear (24), and the second small gear (34) meshes with the first large gear (25). A bearing (35) is provided at one end of the second rotating shaft (31) near the second large gear (32). The outer ring of the bearing (35) is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft (31), and the inner ring of the bearing (35) is fixedly connected to the adjusting column (36). An elastic chuck (37) is provided on one side of the adjusting column (36). The bearing (35) ensures that the adjusting column (36) will not rotate when the second rotating shaft (31) rotates. A transmission rod (38) is provided on one side of the second small gear (34), and a drill bit (39) is provided at the other end of the transmission rod (38). An extension tube (11) is provided on one side of the support shell (1), and three locking holes (111) are provided on the extension tube (11). The elastic locking head (37) corresponds to the locking holes (111). The driven measuring component (6) includes a movable tube (61) and a limiting ring (62) disposed at one end of the movable tube (61). The limiting ring (62) is movably disposed inside the data display tube (5). A triangular locking block (63) is disposed on one side of the movable tube (61). A small spring (64) is disposed at the inner end of the triangular locking block (63) located in the movable tube (61). The other end of the small spring (64) is fixedly connected to the movable tube (61). The data display tube (5) has several slots (51), and the triangular block (63) matches the slot (51). The data display tube (5) located on one side of the slot (51) has a scale line (52) on the outside. The implementation method includes the following steps: S1: The end of the driven ice-breaking component (3) is attached vertically to the ice. When the second large gear (32) meshes with the first small gear (23), the servo motor (21) drives the first small gear (23) to rotate, which in turn drives the second large gear (32) to rotate, which in turn drives the second shaft (31) to drive the transmission rod (38) to rotate, so that the drill bit (39) can drill into the ice layer. At this time, the speed of the drill bit (39) is at the minimum gear, and it performs initial slow drilling. S2: After initially drilling into the ice layer, the rotation speed of the drill bit (39) needs to be moderate. Press the elastic chuck (37) to disengage from the chuck hole (111), and gently push the support shell (1) as a whole so that the elastic chuck (37) can be inserted into the middle chuck hole (111). At this time, the second medium gear (33) meshes with the first medium gear (24). S3: As the drill bit (39) drills in, the ice layer will push the movable tube (61) to move in the opposite direction, which will cause the triangular chuck (63) to move inside the data display tube (5). When the ice layer is drilled through, the triangular chuck (63) will be stuck in the corresponding slot (51), and the value of the scale line (52) corresponding to the slot (51) is the thickness of the ice layer. S4: After the measurement is completed, the elastic chuck (37) is inserted into the last chuck hole (111). At this time, the second small gear (34) meshes with the first large gear (25). This is the maximum speed of the drill bit (39), which can be used for high-speed ice breaking.

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