An on-orbit fixture

Abstract

The application provides an on-orbit fixing tool, characterized by comprising a receiving box, a first tool, a second tool and a third tool; the receiving box is connected with an extravehicular working platform and a safety rope for astronauts to fix and prevent from floating, and the first tool, the second tool and the third tool are fixedly connected with the receiving box. The on-orbit fixing tool of the application is only composed of the receiving box, the first tool, the second tool and the third tool, and has a simple structure; the receiving box can be connected with the extravehicular working platform and the safety rope for astronauts to fix and prevent from floating, and the receiving box can lock and fix the first tool, the second tool and the third tool on the extravehicular working platform; the first tool, the second tool and the third tool are provided with hand wheels to facilitate astronauts to operate on orbit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fixing tools, and more particularly to an on-orbit fixing tool. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of my country's aerospace technology, astronauts are increasingly demanding on-orbit operating tools for entering space and residing in space stations. These tools need to be able to travel to the space station with cargo spacecraft, be easy for astronauts to carry out of the spacecraft, be fixed in a designated position outside the spacecraft, and be easy for astronauts to operate by hand to complete the set tasks. There are many on-orbit fixed operations, so there is an urgent need for a fixed tool that is easy for astronauts to operate, can travel with cargo spacecraft, is easy to carry out of the spacecraft, and can be fixed in a designated position outside the spacecraft. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an on-orbit fixing tool that has guiding, positioning and fixing functions, can be carried up with a cargo ship, is easy to carry out of the cabin, can be fixed in a set position outside the cabin, and is convenient for astronauts to operate.

[0004] The present invention provides an on-orbit fixation tool, including a storage box, a first tool, a second tool, and a third tool; the storage box is connected to the extravehicular work platform and the astronauts by a safety rope for fixation and anti-drift, and the first tool, the second tool, and the third tool are all fixedly connected to the storage box.

[0005] Furthermore, the storage box includes a base plate, a locking assembly, a limiting sleeve, a connecting rod, an interface component, and Velcro fasteners;

[0006] The locking assembly, after being connected to the base plate, locks and secures the first, second, and third tools. The limiting sleeve, connected to the base plate, limits the movement of the first, second, and third tools. The connecting rod, after being fixed to the base plate, connects to the astronaut's safety rope to prevent drifting in orbit. The interface piece, after being fixed to the base plate, connects to the extravehicular work platform to achieve on-orbit fixation. The Velcro fastener, after being connected to the base plate, limits the movement of the first, second, and third tools.

[0007] Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a locking sleeve, a locking pin, a spring cover, and a spring;

[0008] The locking sleeve is connected to the base plate and is used to install the locking pin. The locking pin is connected to the spring to achieve the locking effect. The spring is connected to the spring cover to press the locking pin.

[0009] Furthermore, the first tool, the second tool, and the third tool are identical in composition, each consisting of a handwheel, a fixed rod connector, a fixed rod, a bushing, and a hanging ring;

[0010] The handwheel is used by the astronaut to hold and operate the first, second, or third tool. The fixed rod connector is connected to the fixed rod to form the first, second, or third tool. The bushing is connected to the fixed rod and the fixed rod connector and can rotate around the fixed rod. The hanging ring is connected to the bushing and then connected to the astronaut with a safety rope to prevent the first, second, or third tool from drifting.

[0011] Furthermore, in the initial state, the first tool, the second tool, and the third tool are all locked and confined within the storage box;

[0012] Release the constraint of the first tool corresponding to the Velcro fastener, pull the first tool out from the locking sleeve and the limiting sleeve, and tighten the first tool to fix the fixed object;

[0013] Release the constraint of the second tool corresponding to the Velcro fastener, pull the second tool out from the locking sleeve and the limiting sleeve, and tighten the second tool to fix the fixed object;

[0014] Release the constraint of the second tool corresponding to the Velcro, pull the second tool out from the locking sleeve and the limiting sleeve, and twist the second tool to fix the fixed object.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the on-orbit fixing tool provided by this invention are:

[0016] (1) The on-orbit fixing tool of the present invention consists only of a storage box, a first tool, a second tool, and a third tool, and has a simple structure;

[0017] (2) The on-orbit fixing tool provided by the present invention can connect the storage box to the extravehicular work platform and the astronaut's safety rope to achieve on-orbit fixing and anti-drifting of the storage box;

[0018] (3) The on-orbit fixing tool provided by the present invention has a storage box that can lock and fix the first tool, the second tool, and the third tool to the workbench outside the cabin;

[0019] (4) The on-orbit fixing tool provided by the present invention has handwheels on the first tool, the second tool and the third tool to facilitate on-orbit operation by astronauts. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the initial state of an on-orbit fixing tool according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the state after the first step of the operation of the on-orbit fixing tool according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the state after the second step of the on-orbit fixing tool according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the state of the on-orbit fixing tool after the third step of the operation (storage box) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the state of a locking component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the state of the first tool according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] In the diagram, 1-storage box; 2-first tool; 3-second tool; 4-third tool; 11-base plate; 12-locking assembly; 13-limiting sleeve; 14-connecting rod; 15-interface piece; 16-Nylon Velcro; 121-locking sleeve; 122-locking pin; 123-spring cover; 124-spring; 21-handwheel; 22-fixed rod connector; 23-fixed rod; 24-shaft sleeve; 25-hanging ring. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The on-orbit fixation tool proposed in this invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The advantages and features of this invention will become clearer from the following description and claims. It should be noted that the drawings are all in a very simplified form and use non-precise ratios, and are only used to facilitate and clarify the illustration of the embodiments of this invention.

[0029] Please refer to all factors. Figures 1 to 4 An on-orbit fixation tool includes a storage box 1, a first tool 2, a second tool 3, and a third tool 4. The storage box 1 is connected to the extravehicular work platform and the astronauts by a safety rope to achieve on-orbit fixation and anti-drift of the storage box 1. The first tool 2, the second tool 3, and the third tool 4 are all connected to the storage box 1 to achieve limiting and fixation. This patent has a simple structure, has guiding positioning and fixing functions, and can meet the reliable use of astronauts in orbit and achieve the fixation of the operation object.

[0030] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the storage box 1 includes a base plate 11, a locking assembly 12, a limiting sleeve 13, a connecting rod 14, an interface piece 15, and a Velcro fastener 16. The locking assembly 12, when connected to the base plate 11, locks and secures the first tool 2, the second tool 3, and the third tool 4. The limiting sleeve 13, when connected to the base plate 11, limits the movement of the first tool 2, the second tool 3, and the third tool 4. The connecting rod 14, when fixed to the base plate 11, connects to the astronaut's safety rope for on-orbit anti-drift. The interface piece 15, when fixed to the base plate 11, connects to the extravehicular work platform for on-orbit fixation. The Velcro fastener 16, when connected to the base plate 11, limits the movement of the first tool 2, the second tool 3, and the third tool 4.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the locking assembly 12 includes a locking sleeve 121, a locking pin 122, a spring 124 cover 123, and a spring 124; wherein the locking sleeve 121 is connected to the base plate 11 and is used to install the locking pin 122, the locking pin 122 is connected to the spring 124 to achieve the locking effect, and the spring 124 is connected to the spring 124 cover 123 to achieve the pressing of the locking pin 122.

[0032] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the first tool 2 includes a handwheel 21, a fixing rod 23 connector 22, a fixing rod 23, a bushing 24, and a hanging ring 25. The handwheel 21 is used by the astronaut to hold and operate the first tool 2. The fixing rod 23 connector 22 is connected to the fixing rod 23 to form the first tool 2. The bushing 24 is connected to the fixing rod 23 and the fixing rod 23 connector 22 and can rotate around the fixing rod 23. The hanging ring 25 is connected to the bushing 24 and then connected to the astronaut with a safety rope to prevent the first tool 2 from drifting.

[0033] Please refer to all factors. Figures 1 to 4 The operation method of the on-orbit fixing tool is characterized in that: in the initial state, the first tool 2, the second tool 3, and the third tool 4 are locked and limited within the storage box 1.

[0034] In this embodiment, comprehensive reference is made. Figures 1 to 4 The operation steps are as follows:

[0035] Release the constraint of the first tool 2 corresponding to the Velcro 16, pull the first tool 2 out from the locking sleeve 121 and the limiting sleeve 13, and twist the first tool 2 to fix the fixed object;

[0036] Release the constraint of the second tool 3 corresponding to the Velcro 16, pull the second tool 3 out from the locking sleeve 121 and the limiting sleeve 13, and twist the second tool 3 to fix the fixed object.

[0037] Release the constraint of the second tool 3 corresponding to the Velcro 16, pull the second tool 3 out from the locking sleeve 121 and the limiting sleeve 13, and twist the second tool 3 to fix the fixed object.

[0038] The contents not described in detail in this specification are prior art known to those skilled in the art. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within the present invention.

Claims

1. An on-orbit fixing tool, characterized in that, It includes a storage box, a first tool, a second tool, and a third tool; the storage box is connected to the extravehicular work platform and the astronauts by a safety rope for fixation and anti-drift, and the first tool, the second tool, and the third tool are all fixedly connected to the storage box; The storage box includes a base plate, locking components, limiting sleeve, connecting rod, interface components, and Velcro fasteners; The locking assembly, after being connected to the base plate, locks and secures the first, second, and third tools. The limiting sleeve, after being connected to the base plate, limits the movement of the first, second, and third tools. The connecting rod, after being fixed to the base plate, connects to the astronaut's safety rope to prevent drifting in orbit. The interface piece, after being fixed to the base plate, connects to the extravehicular work platform to achieve on-orbit fixation. The Velcro fastener, after being connected to the base plate, limits the movement of the first, second, and third tools. The locking assembly includes a locking sleeve, a locking pin, a spring cover, and a spring; The locking sleeve is connected to the base plate and is used to install the locking pin. The locking pin is connected to the spring to achieve the locking effect. The spring is connected to the spring cover to press the locking pin. In the initial state, the first tool, the second tool, and the third tool are all locked and confined within the storage box; Release the constraint of the first tool corresponding to the Velcro fastener, pull the first tool out from the locking sleeve and the limiting sleeve, and tighten the first tool to fix the fixed object; Release the constraint of the second tool corresponding to the Velcro fastener, pull the second tool out from the locking sleeve and the limiting sleeve, and tighten the second tool to fix the fixed object; Release the constraint of the third tool corresponding to the Velcro, pull the third tool out from the locking sleeve and the limiting sleeve, and tighten the third tool to fix the fixed object.

2. The on-orbit fixing tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first tool, the second tool, and the third tool are identical in composition, each consisting of a handwheel, a fixed rod connector, a fixed rod, a bushing, and a hanging ring. The handwheel is used by the astronaut to hold and operate the first, second, or third tool. The fixed rod connector is connected to the fixed rod to form the first, second, or third tool. The bushing is connected to the fixed rod and the fixed rod connector and can rotate around the fixed rod. The hanging ring is connected to the bushing and then connected to the astronaut with a safety rope to prevent the first, second, or third tool from drifting.

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