Ignition test device for electrically controlled solid propellant

By designing adjustable anode and cathode base structures and a spring-assisted propulsion mechanism, the problems of complex disassembly and poor contact in the electronically controlled solid propellant ignition test device were solved, achieving simplified operation and effective flame gas release.

CN116658333BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05ARMY ENG UNIV OF PLA
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Application Number
CN202310768408.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-06-28
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2043-06-28

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Technical Problem

Existing electronically controlled solid propellant ignition test equipment is complex to disassemble, difficult to repeat, and suffers from poor contact between electrodes and propellant, as well as difficulty in venting flame gases.

Method used

An ignition test device was designed, comprising a platform base, an anode base, a cathode base, a propellant chamber, and a spring-assisted propulsion mechanism. The anode base and cathode base are movably mounted on the platform base, with an adjustable and fixed distance between them. The anode is a mesh electrode, and the propellant chamber has a spring-assisted propulsion mechanism to ensure reliable contact between the electrode and the propellant and to effectively release flame gases.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the disassembly and retesting process of the device, achieves reliable contact between the electrode and the propellant and effective venting of flame gases, and improves the flexibility and ease of operation of the device.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of ignition test device for electric control solid propellant, it is related to test device technical field, including platform base, anode base, cathode base, propellant chamber, spring auxiliary propulsion mechanism, anode and cathode, anode base and cathode base are movably installed on platform base, and the distance between anode base and cathode base can be adjusted and fixed, anode is installed on anode base, propellant chamber is installed on cathode base, spring auxiliary propulsion mechanism is located in propellant chamber, and cathode is located on the end of spring auxiliary propulsion mechanism far away from cathode base, propellant chamber is used to press into propellant, and anode is mesh electrode.The ignition test device for electric control solid propellant can ensure reliable contact of electrode and propellant and effective discharge of flame gas during ignition.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of testing equipment technology, specifically to an ignition testing device for electrically controlled solid propellants. Background Technology

[0002] Existing test apparatuses for electrically controlled solid propellant ignition have the following drawbacks: 1. The ignition test apparatus is complex to disassemble, and repeated tests are difficult to perform, which is the most significant drawback. 2. Reliable contact between the electrodes and the propellant and the venting of flame gases are not considered simultaneously. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ignition test device for electrically controlled solid propellants, so as to solve the problems existing in the prior art and ensure reliable contact between the electrode and the propellant and effective release of flame gases during ignition.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following solution:

[0005] This invention provides an ignition test apparatus for electrically controlled solid propellants, comprising a platform base, an anode base, a cathode base, a propellant chamber, a spring-assisted propulsion mechanism, an anode, and a cathode. Both the anode base and the cathode base are movably mounted on the platform base, and the distance between them is adjustable and fixed. The anode is mounted on the anode base, the propellant chamber is mounted on the cathode base, the spring-assisted propulsion mechanism is located within the propellant chamber, and the cathode is located at the end of the spring-assisted propulsion mechanism away from the cathode base. The propellant chamber is used to press propellant into the propellant, and the anode is a mesh electrode.

[0006] Preferably, the platform base includes a support platform and four legs, and the four legs are respectively installed at the four corners of the lower end face of the support platform by screws.

[0007] Preferably, it further includes four sliding bearing seats and two sliding shafts, the two sliding shafts are arranged in parallel, and two sliding bearing seats are slidably mounted on one of the sliding shafts. The anode base and the cathode base are both located between the four sliding bearing seats, and the sliding bearing seats can be fixed on the platform base.

[0008] Preferably, the sliding shaft seat is fixed to the platform base by screws, and the sliding shaft and the sliding shaft seat are fixed by screwing in the side of the sliding shaft seat with a limiting screw.

[0009] Preferably, it also includes two support sliders, both of which are slidably connected to the two sliding shafts. The anode base and the cathode base are respectively installed on different support sliders by screws, and the sliding shafts and support sliders are fixed by screwing in the side of the support sliders with limiting screws.

[0010] Preferably, the pressing chamber includes a connecting ring and a cylinder. The connecting ring is installed on the cathode base by screws. The cylinder is hollow inside and open at both ends. The connecting ring is coaxially fixed to one end of the cylinder. Four elongated grooves are circumferentially opened at the other end of the cylinder. The four supporting edges of the cathode are respectively embedded in the four elongated grooves, and the supporting edges can slide back and forth in the elongated grooves.

[0011] Preferably, the spring-assisted propulsion mechanism is located inside the cylinder. The spring-assisted propulsion mechanism includes two spring limiting seats and a spring. One of the spring limiting seats is installed on the cathode base by screws, and the other spring limiting seat is installed on one side of the cathode by screws. The two ends of the spring are respectively inserted into the two spring limiting seats.

[0012] Preferably, the anode is fixed to the anode base by screws.

[0013] The present invention achieves the following technical effects compared to the prior art:

[0014] The ignition test apparatus for electrically controlled solid propellants provided by this invention has an anode base and a cathode base that are movably mounted on a platform base. The distance between the anode base and the cathode base can be adjusted and fixed to facilitate the adjustment and fixation of the distance between the cathode and the anode, enhancing the flexibility of the apparatus and simplifying operation. The anode is mounted on the anode base, the propellant chamber is mounted on the cathode base, and a spring-assisted propulsion mechanism is located in the propellant chamber. The cathode is located at the end of the spring-assisted propulsion mechanism away from the cathode base. The propellant is pressed into the propellant chamber using a press-in loading method. The spring-assisted propulsion mechanism helps prevent poor contact between the propellant and the electrode after ignition. The anode is a mesh electrode, effectively ensuring the release of flame gases. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the ignition test device for electrically controlled solid propellants provided by the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure without the pressure chamber;

[0018] In the diagram: 100 - Ignition test device for electrically controlled solid propellants, 1 - Support platform, 2 - Support leg, 3 - Sliding shaft seat, 4 - Sliding shaft, 5 - Support slider, 6 - Anode base, 7 - Cathode base, 8 - Cathode, 9 - Spring limit seat, 10 - Anode, 11 - Propellant chamber, 12 - Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ignition test apparatus for electrically controlled solid propellants, so as to solve the technical problems of poor contact between the electrodes and the propulsion device during ignition of existing test apparatuses and the difficulty in venting flame gases.

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0022] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this embodiment provides an ignition test device 100 for electrically controlled solid propellants, including a platform base, an anode base 6, a cathode base 7, a propellant chamber 11, a spring-assisted propulsion mechanism, an anode 10, and a cathode 8. The anode base 6 and cathode base 7 are movably mounted on the platform base, and the distance between them can be adjusted and fixed to facilitate the adjustment and fixing of the distance between the cathode 8 and anode 10, enhancing the flexibility of the device and simplifying operation. The anode 10 is mounted on the anode base 6, and the propellant chamber 11 is mounted on the cathode base 7. The spring-assisted propulsion mechanism is located within the propellant chamber 11, and the cathode 8 is located at the end of the spring-assisted propulsion mechanism away from the cathode base 7. The propellant is pressed into the propellant chamber 11 using a press-in loading method. The spring-assisted propulsion mechanism helps prevent poor contact between the propellant and the electrode after ignition. The anode 10 is a mesh electrode, effectively ensuring the release of flame gases.

[0023] Specifically, the platform base includes a support platform 1 and four legs 2. The four legs 2 are respectively installed at the four corners of the lower end face of the support platform 1 by screws. The legs 2 are used to support the support platform 1.

[0024] The ignition test apparatus 100 for electrically controlled solid propellants provided in this embodiment also includes four sliding shaft seats 3 and two sliding shafts 4. The two sliding shafts 4 are arranged in parallel, and two sliding shaft seats 3 are slidably installed on one sliding shaft 4. The sliding shaft seats 3 can slide back and forth along the length direction of the sliding shaft 4, thereby achieving a limiting function by moving the position of the sliding shaft seats 3. The anode base 6 and the cathode base 7 are both located between the four sliding shaft seats 3, and the sliding shaft seats 3 can be fixed on the platform base to achieve fixed positioning when moved into place.

[0025] The sliding bearing seat 3 is fixed to the platform base by screws. The sliding shaft 4 and the sliding bearing seat 3 are fixed by screwing the limiting screw into the side of the sliding bearing seat 3, thereby fixing the sliding bearing seat 3 relative to the sliding shaft 4 and fixing the position of the sliding shaft 4.

[0026] The ignition test apparatus 100 for electrically controlled solid propellants provided in this embodiment also includes two support sliders 5. Both support sliders 5 are slidably connected to two sliding shafts 4, and the support sliders 5 can reciprocate along the length direction of the sliding shafts 4. The anode base 6 and the cathode base 7 are respectively installed on different support sliders 5 by screws, so that the two support sliders 5 drive the cathode base 7 and the anode base 6 to move respectively, so as to realize the distance adjustment between the cathode base 7 and the anode base 6. The sliding shafts 4 and the support sliders 5 are fixed by screwing the limiting screws into the side of the support sliders 5, so as to realize the fixation after the distance adjustment.

[0027] The propellant chamber 11 includes a connecting ring and a cylinder. The connecting ring is installed on the cathode base 7 by screws. The cylinder is hollow inside and open at both ends. The connecting ring is coaxially fixed to one end of the cylinder. Four elongated slots are circumferentially opened at the other end of the cylinder. The four support ridges of the cathode 8 are respectively embedded in the four elongated slots, and the support ridges can slide back and forth in the elongated slots. The setting of the support ridges and elongated slots can cooperate with the spring-assisted propulsion mechanism to assist the propulsion of the propellant.

[0028] The spring-assisted propulsion mechanism is located inside the cylinder. The spring-assisted propulsion mechanism includes two spring limit seats 9 and a spring 12. One spring limit seat 9 is installed on the cathode base 7 by screws, and the other spring limit seat 9 is installed on one side of the cathode 8 by screws. The two ends of the spring 12 are respectively inserted into the two spring limit seats 9.

[0029] The anode 10 is fixed to the anode base 6 by screws.

[0030] Using the ignition test apparatus 100 for electrically controlled solid propellants provided in this embodiment, by adding a support slider 5 below the anode base 6 and the cathode base 7, the position can be moved flexibly, and the propellant can be replaced simply by loosening the limiting screw on the side of the support slider 5 that cooperates with the cathode base 7, without the need for extensive disassembly. This greatly simplifies the process of repeated testing; it combines the advantages of the mesh screen electrode effectively releasing flame gases and the spring-assisted propulsion mechanism ensuring reliable contact between the electrode and the propellant.

[0031] The ignition test apparatus 100 for electrically controlled solid propellants provided in this embodiment has the following installation process and assembly relationship: S1, connect the support platform 1 and the four legs 2 with screws; S2, connect the support platform 1 to the four sliding shaft seats 3 with screws; S3, connect the sliding shaft seats 3, sliding shafts 4, and support sliders 5 coaxially, adjust the appropriate position, and then tighten the limiting screws on the side of the sliding shaft seats 3 to lock the sliding shafts 4; S4, connect the support sliders 5 and the anode base 6, and the support sliders 5 and the cathode base 7. S5, connect the anode base 6 and the anode 10 with screws, and tighten the limiting screws on the side of the support slider 5 that cooperates with the anode base 6, so that the support slider 5 is fixed to one end of the sliding shaft 4; S6, connect the cathode base 7 and the cathode 8, and the cathode 8 and the spring limiting seat 9 with screws; S7, connect the cathode base 7 and the pressing chamber 11 with screws; S8, insert the spring 12 between the two spring limiting seats 9, and align the four supporting edges of the cathode 8 with the four slots of the pressing chamber 11.

[0032] Instructions for use: First, assemble the entire assembly according to the above installation procedure; Second, place the propellant in the center of the cathode 8, and then move the support slider 5, which mates with the cathode base 7, toward the anode 10; Third, press the propellant into the pressing chamber 11 and tighten the limiting screw on the side of the support slider 5, which mates with the cathode base 7, to fix it; Fourth, connect the cathode 8 and anode 10 to an external power source respectively; Fifth, if repeated testing is required, simply loosen the limiting screw on the side of the support slider 5, which mates with the cathode base 7, replace the propellant, and then repeat steps two, three, and four.

[0033] This specification uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. At the same time, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Claims

1. An apparatus for ignition testing of electrically controlled solid propellants, characterized by: The platform base, the anode base, the cathode base, the propellant chamber, the spring auxiliary propulsion mechanism, the anode and the cathode, the anode base and the cathode base are movably installed on the platform base, and the distance between the anode base and the cathode base can be adjusted and fixed, the anode is installed on the anode base, the propellant chamber is installed on the cathode base, the spring auxiliary propulsion mechanism is located in the propellant chamber, and the cathode is located at the end of the spring auxiliary propulsion mechanism away from the cathode base, the propellant chamber is used for pressing the propellant, and the anode is a mesh electrode. The four sliding shaft seats and the two sliding shafts are further included, the two sliding shafts are arranged in parallel, two sliding shaft seats are slidably installed on one sliding shaft, the anode base and the cathode base are located between the four sliding shaft seats, and the sliding shaft seats can be fixed on the platform base. The two support sliding blocks are further included, the two support sliding blocks are slidably connected with the two sliding shafts, the anode base and the cathode base are installed on different support sliding blocks through screws, and the sliding shafts and the support sliding blocks are fixed through the limiting screws screwed into the side surfaces of the support sliding blocks.

2. The ignition test device for electrically controlled solid propellants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The platform base includes the support platform and the four supporting legs, and the four supporting legs are installed on the four corners of the lower end surface of the support platform through screws.

3. The ignition test apparatus for electrically controlled solid propellants according to claim 1, characterized by: The sliding shaft seat is fixed on the platform base through a screw, and the sliding shaft and the sliding shaft seat are fixed through the limiting screw screwed into the side surface of the sliding shaft seat.

4. The ignition test apparatus for electrically controlled solid propellants according to claim 1, characterized by: The propellant chamber includes the connecting ring and the cylinder body, the connecting ring is installed on the cathode base through a screw, the cylinder body is hollow inside and open at both ends, the connecting ring is coaxially fixed on one end of the cylinder body, four long grooves are formed in the circumferential direction on the other end of the cylinder body, four support edges of the cathode are embedded in the four long grooves respectively, and the support edges can reciprocally slide in the long grooves.

5. The ignition test apparatus for electrically controlled solid propellants according to claim 4, characterized in that: The spring auxiliary propulsion mechanism is located in the cylinder body, the spring auxiliary propulsion mechanism includes the two spring limiting seats and one spring, one spring limiting seat is installed on the cathode base through a screw, the other spring limiting seat is installed on one side of the cathode through a screw, and the two ends of the spring are inserted into the two spring limiting seats respectively.

6. The ignition test apparatus for electrically controlled solid propellants according to claim 1, characterized by: The anode is fixed on the anode base through a screw.