A drone tail wing and fuselage intersection drill and gauge two-in-one tool

By designing a two-in-one tool combining a drilling jig and a gauge for the intersection of the drone's tail and fuselage, the problem of independent design of each intersection point in the assembly of the drone fuselage and V-tail was solved, realizing collaborative inspection and consistency of multiple intersection points, and improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN116251981BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12CHENGDU USEFUL TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHENGDU USEFUL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2022-11-18
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the assembly of the fuselage and V-tail of the UAV uses independently designed drilling jigs for each intersection point, which cannot be used in combination at multiple intersection points. This makes it impossible to guarantee the uniformity and coordination of each intersection point, and there is a lack of dedicated measuring tools for precision testing. As a result, the assembly process consumes a lot of time and cannot be inspected collaboratively.

Method used

Design a tool that combines a drilling jig and a fixture for the intersection of the tail fin and fuselage of a UAV. By integrating the drilling jig for the tail fin intersection with the drilling jig for the intersection of the tail fin and fuselage and the fixture into a single tool, this tool features interchangeable fixtures and rubber pads, enabling collaborative inspection and multiple intersection operations.

Benefits of technology

It improved production efficiency, reduced the number of tools, ensured the uniformity and interchangeability of the intersection points, reduced labor intensity and production costs, and ensured the product quality and ease of maintenance of the drones.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of unmanned planes, and discloses a two-in-one tool for drilling and checking the intersection of the tail wing and the fuselage of an unmanned plane, which comprises a two-in-one tool body, the bottom of the two-in-one tool body is provided with replaceable checking tools, the top of the two-in-one tool body is provided with rubber pads, and the top of the two-in-one tool body is provided with two-in-one tool inserts. The two-in-one tool for drilling and checking the intersection of the tail wing and the fuselage of an unmanned plane is designed as a set of tools by coordinating the tail wing intersection drilling tool, the intersection drilling tool at the tail wing of the fuselage, the tail wing intersection checking tool and the intersection checking tool at the tail wing of the fuselage, the number of tools is reduced, maintenance and storage are facilitated, one-time tool use can complete multiple intersection operations, production efficiency is improved, production resources and production cost are saved, the relative position degree of the tail wing intersection and the intersection at the tail wing of the fuselage can be guaranteed, intersection production consistency and interchangeability of the tail wing and the fuselage are guaranteed, and unmanned plane production quality is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically a tool that combines a drilling jig and a gauge for the intersection of the tail fin and fuselage of a UAV. Background Technology

[0002] The application fields of drones are very wide, playing an increasingly important role in military, surveillance, reconnaissance, surveying and mapping and other fields. The four intersection points at the V-tail of the fuselage of fixed-wing and compound-wing drones play a decisive role in the overall flight control efficiency, attitude control, stability, safety and lifespan of the drone. Moreover, after mass production, the accuracy of the intersection points determines whether the components of each drone are replaceable, uniform and have good maintainability and testability in the later stage.

[0003] Currently, the assembly of the drone fuselage and V-tail uses independently designed drilling jigs for each intersection point, which cannot be used in combination at multiple intersection points, thus failing to guarantee the uniformity and coordination of each intersection point. There are currently no dedicated measuring tools on the market to test the accuracy of each intersection point of the drone, requiring the design of independent and complex intersection point measuring tools for measurement. Therefore, the assembly of the drone fuselage and V-tail intersection points can only be determined by the skill level of the assembly technician, which consumes a lot of time and cannot be inspected collaboratively. In response to the pain points of the drone fuselage and V-tail intersection points, a two-in-one tool combining a drilling jig and a gauge for the intersection points of the drone tail and fuselage is proposed to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a two-in-one tool combining a drilling jig and a fixture for the intersection of the tail fin and fuselage of a UAV. This tool offers advantages such as improved operational efficiency and collaborative inspection. It solves the problem in existing technologies where the assembly of the UAV fuselage and V-tail uses independently designed drilling jigs for each intersection, making it impossible to use multiple intersections together and ensuring the uniformity and coordination of each intersection.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the aforementioned goal of improving operational efficiency and enabling collaborative inspection, this invention provides the following technical solution: a two-in-one tool for drilling jigs and inspection fixtures at the intersection of a UAV tail fin and fuselage, comprising a two-in-one tool body, a replaceable inspection fixture at the bottom of the two-in-one tool body, a rubber pad at the top of the two-in-one tool body, a two-in-one tool insert at the top of the two-in-one tool body, a handle on the outer surface of the two-in-one tool body, and a bushing on the right side of the two-in-one tool insert.

[0008] Preferably, the replaceable inspection tool is detachably connected to the two-in-one tool body by fixing bolts, and the replaceable inspection tool is located on the bottom left side of the two-in-one tool body.

[0009] Preferably, there are two handles, which are located on the left and right outer walls of the two-in-one tool body, and are arranged symmetrically on the left and right sides.

[0010] Preferably, the number of bushings is two, and the two bushings are arranged symmetrically front to back.

[0011] Preferably, the two-in-one tool insert is located on the top right side of the two-in-one tool body, and the two-in-one tool insert is located on the right side of the rubber pad.

[0012] Preferably, the pad is a rubber pad, and the bottom of the pad is fixedly connected to the top of the two-in-one tool body by adhesive.

[0013] Preferably, the integrated drilling jig includes a tail fin intersection drilling jig and a fuselage tail fin intersection drilling jig, and the integrated inspection fixture includes a tail fin intersection inspection fixture and a fuselage tail fin intersection inspection fixture.

[0014] Preferably, the top right side of the two-in-one tool body is provided with an inner recessed step to accommodate the two-in-one tool insert, and the inner wall of the handle is adhered with a soft pad, which is a sponge pad.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a tool that combines a drilling jig and a fixture for the intersection of the tail fin and fuselage of a UAV, which has the following advantages:

[0017] 1. This two-in-one tool for drilling and inspecting the intersection of the UAV tail fin and fuselage is designed as a set of tools by coordinating the drilling and inspection of the tail fin intersection and the fuselage tail fin intersection. This reduces the number of tools, facilitates maintenance and storage, and allows multiple intersection operations to be completed with a single tool, thereby improving production efficiency and saving production resources and costs.

[0018] 2. This integrated tool combines the tail fin and fuselage intersection drilling jig and the fuselage tail fin intersection drilling jig, as well as the tail fin and fuselage tail fin intersection inspection jig, into a single tool. This ensures the relative positional accuracy of the tail fin and fuselage tail fin intersections, maintains consistency in intersection production, and enhances the interchangeability of the tail fin and fuselage, thereby improving the overall quality of drone production.

[0019] 3. This two-in-one tool combines the drilling jig and inspection tool at the intersection of the drone's tail fin and fuselage. It integrates the drilling jig and inspection tool into one set of tools, enabling self-inspection, mutual inspection, and specialized inspection after production. This makes the operation portable, fast, and convenient, reduces the labor intensity of operators, improves work efficiency, and reduces production costs.

[0020] 4. This tool combines the drilling jig and inspection fixture at the junction of the UAV's tail fin and fuselage into one integrated tool. It is compact and can be used for maintenance and repair at the junction of the UAV, facilitating future maintenance and ensuring the long-term service quality of the UAV. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the UAV structure during the implementation of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of conventional drill jig setup in this invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of conventional drill jig setup in this invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of a gauge to inspect the intersection of the machine body in this invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of a gauge to detect the intersection of V tails in this invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the two-in-one tooling used in this invention to inspect the V-tail tooling;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of a two-in-one tooling for drilling and inspection of the machine body intersection in this invention.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Two-in-one tool body; 2. Replaceable gauge; 3. Rubber pad; 4. Two-in-one tool insert; 5. Handle; 6. Bushing. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] Please see Figure 1-8 A two-in-one tool for drilling and inspecting the intersection of a drone tail fin and fuselage includes a two-in-one tool body 1, a replaceable inspector 2 at the bottom of the two-in-one tool body 1, a rubber pad 3 at the top of the two-in-one tool body 1, a two-in-one tool insert 4 at the top of the two-in-one tool body 1, a handle 5 on the outer surface of the two-in-one tool body 1, and a bushing 6 on the right side of the two-in-one tool insert 4.

[0032] In the implementation of the case, the integrated drilling jig includes a tail fin intersection drilling jig and a fuselage tail fin intersection drilling jig. The tail fin intersection drilling jig and the fuselage tail fin intersection drilling jig are designed in a coordinated manner to form an integrated drilling jig. The integrated inspection fixture includes a tail fin intersection inspection fixture and a fuselage tail fin intersection inspection fixture. The tail fin intersection inspection fixture and the fuselage tail fin intersection inspection fixture are designed in a coordinated manner to form an integrated inspection fixture. Then, the integrated drilling jig and the integrated inspection fixture are designed in a coordinated manner to form a two-in-one tool.

[0033] In the implementation of the case, two handles 5 are set, which are located on the left and right outer walls of the two-in-one tool body 1 respectively. The two handles 5 are symmetrically arranged, which makes it easier to hold the tool. By attaching soft pads, which are sponge pads, to the inner wall of the handles 5, the tool is made more comfortable to use.

[0034] In the implementation of the case, an inner recessed step was set on the right side of the top of the two-in-one tool body 1 to facilitate the installation of the two-in-one tool insert 4.

[0035] In the implementation of the case, the pad 3 is a rubber pad. The bottom of the pad 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the two-in-one tool body 1 by adhesive. When the two-in-one tool body 1 needs to be installed on the drone, it will come into contact with the drone's parts without causing damage to their outer surface.

[0036] The working principle of this invention: Using a two-in-one tool, the bushing 6 is installed on the drone body. Figure 8 The rear frame is connected using a handle threaded pin, and the intersection hole of the machine body is drilled using a power drill and drill sleeve; a two-in-one tool is used for coordination. Figure 7 After drilling the jig, drill the intersection hole on the V-tail; use the two-in-one tool installed on the machine body to replace the replaceable gauge 2, and check whether the machine body opening is qualified; use the two-in-one tool installed on the V-tail to replace the replaceable gauge 2, and check whether the V-tail opening is qualified.

[0037] In summary, this integrated tool for drilling and inspecting the intersection of the UAV tail fin and fuselage reduces the number of tools required, facilitates maintenance and storage, and allows for multiple intersection operations to be completed with a single tool. This improves production efficiency, saves production resources and costs, and ensures the relative positional accuracy of the intersection of the tail fin and fuselage tail fin, as well as the consistency of intersection production and the interchangeability of the tail fin and fuselage, thereby improving the quality of UAV production.

[0038] Furthermore, by integrating the drill jig and inspection tool into a single tool, it enables self-inspection, mutual inspection, and specialized inspection after production, making the operation portable, fast, and convenient, reducing the labor intensity of operators, improving work efficiency, and reducing production costs. At the same time, the tool is small in size and can be used for maintenance and repair at the drone intersection, facilitating later maintenance and repair and ensuring the long-term service quality of the drone.

[0039] 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0040] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A combined tool for drilling and inspecting the intersection of a UAV tail fin and fuselage, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the two-in-one tool body (1) is provided with a replaceable inspection tool (2), the top of the two-in-one tool body (1) is provided with a rubber pad (3), the top of the two-in-one tool body (1) is provided with a two-in-one tool insert (4), the outer surface of the two-in-one tool body (1) is provided with a handle (5), and the right side of the two-in-one tool insert (4) is provided with a bushing (6).

2. The combined drilling jig and inspection tool for the intersection of the tail fin and fuselage of a UAV as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The replaceable inspection tool (2) is detachably connected to the two-in-one tool body (1) by fixing bolts. The replaceable inspection tool (2) is located on the bottom left side of the two-in-one tool body (1).

3. The combined drilling jig and inspection tool for the intersection of the tail fin and fuselage of a UAV as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The number of handles (5) is two. The two handles (5) are located on the left and right outer walls of the two-in-one tool body (1) respectively, and the two handles (5) are arranged symmetrically on the left and right.

4. The combined tool for drilling and inspection at the intersection of the tail fin and fuselage of a UAV as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The number of bushings (6) is two, and the two bushings (6) are arranged symmetrically front and back.

5. The combined drilling jig and inspection tool for the intersection of the tail fin and fuselage of a UAV as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The two-in-one tool insert (4) is located on the top right side of the two-in-one tool body (1), and the two-in-one tool insert (4) is located on the right side of the rubber pad (3).

6. The combined tool for drilling and inspection at the intersection of a UAV tail fin and fuselage, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that: The pad (3) is a rubber pad, and the bottom of the pad (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the two-in-one tool body (1) by adhesive.

7. A combined drilling jig and inspection tool for the intersection of a UAV tail fin and fuselage, as described in claim 1, comprising an integrated drilling jig and an integrated inspection tool, characterized in that: The integrated drilling jig includes a tail fin intersection drilling jig and a fuselage tail fin intersection drilling jig, and the integrated inspection fixture includes a tail fin intersection inspection fixture and a fuselage tail fin intersection inspection fixture.

8. The combined drilling jig and inspection tool for the intersection of the tail fin and fuselage of a UAV as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top right side of the two-in-one tool body (1) is provided with an inner recessed step to accommodate the two-in-one tool insert (4), and the inner wall of the handle (5) is bonded with a soft pad, which is a sponge pad.