Ground tooling and side panel installation method for multifunction satellite final assembly

Abstract

The application provides a multifunctional ground tool for satellite assembly and a side plate mounting method, and is applied to the technical field of satellite assembly, and comprises a satellite parking mechanism and a side plate mounting mechanism; the satellite parking mechanism is used for fixing and parking a satellite main structure; the side plate mounting mechanism is used for fixing and placing a side plate and mounting the side plate on the satellite main structure; and the satellite parking mechanism is fixedly connected with the side plate mounting mechanism. The multifunctional ground tool for satellite assembly is designed with the fixedly connected satellite parking mechanism and side plate mounting mechanism, so that the side plate can be mounted on the satellite main structure, and the production site area and production cost are saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of satellite assembly technology, specifically to a ground tooling and side plate installation method for multifunctional satellite assembly. Background Technology

[0002] In the traditional satellite assembly process, side panels need to be installed onto the main structure of the satellite to facilitate side panel installation and satellite sealing operations. Typically, this is done by fixing the main structure of the satellite to a satellite parking vehicle, placing multiple dedicated side panel installation vehicles at corresponding positions around the satellite, and fixing the side panels to designated positions on these vehicles. The side panels are then installed onto the main structure and the satellite sealing operation is performed by adjusting the side panel installation vehicles. However, this method has drawbacks such as requiring a large amount of space.

[0003] Therefore, a new technological solution is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the embodiments of this specification provide a multi-functional satellite assembly ground tooling and side plate installation method.

[0005] The embodiments in this specification provide the following technical solutions:

[0006] This specification provides an embodiment of a multifunctional ground tooling for satellite assembly, including a satellite parking mechanism and a side plate mounting mechanism; the satellite parking mechanism is used to fix and park the main structure of the satellite; the side plate mounting mechanism is used to fix and place the side plate and install the side plate on the main structure of the satellite; the satellite parking mechanism is fixedly connected to the side plate mounting mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the satellite main structure requires the installation of multiple side panels, including a first side panel and a second side panel; the side panel mounting mechanism is configured as multiple, including a first side panel mounting mechanism and a second side panel mounting mechanism; the first side panel mounting mechanism is located on a first side of the satellite parking mechanism, and the first side is close to the first side panel mounting position on the satellite main structure, for mounting the first side panel onto the satellite main structure, and the structure of the first side panel mounting mechanism is arranged according to the first side panel; the second side panel mounting mechanism is located on a second side of the satellite parking mechanism, and the second side is close to the second side panel mounting position on the satellite main structure, for mounting the second side panel onto the satellite main structure, and the structure of the second side panel mounting mechanism is arranged according to the second side panel.

[0008] Preferably, the first side panel mounting mechanism includes a first side support platform, a first side horizontal movement mechanism, a first side lifting movement mechanism, a first side vertical movement mechanism, a first side tilting and rotating mechanism, a first side rotation adjustment mechanism, and a first side panel fixing frame;

[0009] The first side support platform is fixedly connected to the satellite parking mechanism. The first side horizontal movement mechanism is installed on the first side support platform. The first side lifting movement mechanism is installed on the first side horizontal movement mechanism. The first side vertical movement mechanism is installed on the first side lifting movement mechanism. The first side tilting rotation mechanism is installed on the first side vertical movement mechanism. The first side rotation adjustment mechanism is installed on the first side tilting rotation mechanism. The first side plate fixing frame is installed on the first side rotation adjustment mechanism. The first side plate fixing frame is used to fix the first side plate.

[0010] The first-side horizontal motion mechanism drives the first-side lifting motion mechanism to move in the first-side horizontal direction; the first-side lifting motion mechanism drives the first-side vertical motion mechanism to move in the first-side lifting direction; the first-side vertical motion mechanism drives the first-side tilting rotation mechanism to move in the first-side vertical direction; the first-side tilting rotation mechanism drives the first-side rotation adjustment mechanism to rotate in the first-side first rotation direction; the first-side rotation adjustment mechanism drives the first-side side plate fixing frame to rotate in the first-side second rotation direction; wherein, the first-side horizontal direction, the first-side lifting direction, and the first-side vertical direction are three mutually perpendicular directions, so that the first side plate has linear motion in three mutually perpendicular directions on the first side; the first rotation direction and the first rotation direction are two mutually perpendicular directions around which the axes are rotated, so that the first side plate has rotational motion in two mutually perpendicular directions around which the axes are rotated; so that the first side plate can perform attitude adjustment, state maintenance, docking, and cabin sealing operations during installation on the satellite main structure.

[0011] Preferably, the second side plate mounting mechanism includes a second side support platform, a second side vertical movement mechanism, a second side horizontal movement mechanism, a second side tilting and rotating mechanism, a second side oblique translation mechanism, a second side rotation adjustment mechanism, and a second side plate fixing frame;

[0012] The second side support platform is fixedly connected to the satellite parking vehicle. The second side vertical movement mechanism is installed on the second side support platform. The second side horizontal movement mechanism is installed on the second side vertical movement mechanism. The second side tilting rotation mechanism is installed on the second side horizontal movement mechanism. The second side oblique translation mechanism is installed on the second side tilting rotation mechanism. The second side rotation adjustment mechanism is installed on the second side oblique translation mechanism. The second side plate fixing frame is installed on the second side rotation adjustment mechanism. The second side plate fixing frame is used to fix the second side plate.

[0013] The second vertical motion mechanism drives the second side horizontal motion mechanism to move in the vertical direction on the second side; the second side horizontal motion mechanism drives the second side tilting rotation mechanism to move in the horizontal direction on the second side; the second side tilting rotation mechanism drives the second side oblique translation mechanism to rotate in the first rotation direction on the second side; the second side oblique translation mechanism drives the second side rotation adjustment mechanism to move in the vertical direction on the second side; the second side rotation adjustment structure drives the second side plate fixing frame to rotate in the second rotation direction on the second side; wherein, the second side horizontal direction, the second side lifting direction, and the second side vertical direction are three mutually perpendicular directions, so that the second side plate has linear motion in three mutually perpendicular directions on the second side, and the axes around which the second side first rotation direction and the second side second rotation direction are two mutually perpendicular directions, so that the second side plate has rotational motion in two mutually perpendicular directions on the second side, so that the second side plate can perform attitude adjustment, state maintenance, docking, and cabin sealing operations during the installation of the second side plate on the satellite main structure.

[0014] This specification also provides a side plate installation method, which uses any of the multi-functional satellite assembly ground fixtures described above to install the side plate onto the satellite main structure.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects that at least one technical solution adopted in the embodiments of this specification can achieve include at least:

[0016] The multifunctional satellite assembly ground tooling of this application is designed with a fixed connection between a satellite parking mechanism and a side plate installation mechanism, which can realize the installation of the side plate on the main structure of the satellite, saving production space and production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is the overall structure diagram of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the positive X-side plate mounting mechanism or the negative X-side plate mounting mechanism of this application;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the positive Y-side plate mounting mechanism or the negative Y-side plate mounting mechanism of this application.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1. Satellite; 2. Satellite parking vehicle; 3. X-direction side plate mounting mechanism; 31. X-side support platform; 32. X-side horizontal slider rail assembly; 321. X-side horizontal worm gear assembly; 322. X-side horizontal motion handwheel; 33. X-side scissor-type lifting mechanism; 331. X-side lifting deceleration mechanism; 332. X-side lifting motion handwheel; 34. X-side vertical slider rail assembly; 341. X-side vertical worm gear assembly and motion handwheel; 35. X-side tilting motion mechanism assembly; 351. X-side tilting motion handwheel; 352. X-side tilting deceleration mechanism; 353. X-side tilting support mechanism; 36. X-side rotation adjustment mechanism; 361. X-side rotation adjustment handle; 37. X-direction side plate fixing frame; 4. X-direction side plate mounting mechanism; 41. Y-side support platform ; 42. Y-side vertical slider rail assembly; 421. Y-side vertical motion handwheel; 422. Y-side vertical worm gear assembly; 43. Y-side horizontal slider rail assembly; 431. Y-side horizontal motion handwheel; 432. Y-side horizontal worm gear assembly; 44. Y-side tilting slider motion mechanism assembly; 441. Y-side tilting worm gear assembly; 442. Y-side tilting deceleration mechanism; 443. Y-side tilting motion handwheel; 444. Y-side tilting support mechanism; 45. Y-side oblique translation slider rail assembly; 451. Y-side oblique motion worm gear and deceleration mechanism assembly; 452. Y-side oblique motion handle; 46. Y-side rotation adjustment mechanism; 461. Y-side rotation adjustment handle; 47. Y-direction side plate fixing frame; 5. Negative X-direction side plate mounting mechanism; 6. Negative Y-direction side plate mounting mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. This application can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this application. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] It should be noted that various aspects of embodiments within the scope of the appended claims are described below. It will be apparent that the aspects described herein can be embodied in a wide variety of forms, and any particular structure and / or function described herein is merely illustrative. Based on this application, those skilled in the art will understand that one aspect described herein can be implemented independently of any other aspect, and two or more of these aspects can be combined in various ways. For example, any number and aspects set forth herein can be used to implement the device and / or practice the method. Additionally, this device and / or method can be implemented using structures and / or functionalities other than one or more of the aspects set forth herein.

[0025] It should also be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of this application. The drawings only show the components related to this application and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components in the actual implementation. In the actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0026] Additionally, specific details are provided in the following description to facilitate a thorough understanding of the examples. However, those skilled in the art will understand that practice can be carried out without these specific details.

[0027] Through in-depth research and improvement exploration of satellite assembly and side panel installation, the applicant discovered that the conventional approach involves fixing the main satellite structure to a satellite parking vehicle, placing four dedicated side panel installation vehicles at corresponding positions around the satellite, and fixing the side panels to designated positions on these vehicles. Positioning, attitude maintenance, docking, and sealing operations of the side panels with the satellite's main structure are achieved by adjusting the motion mechanisms on the side panel installation vehicles. This method can realize the installation of individual units, cables, and side panels during satellite assembly, meeting the requirements of the satellite assembly process. However, it suffers from problems such as large site requirements, high demand for tooling resources, and a large number of workers.

[0028] Based on this, the technical solutions provided by the various embodiments of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] This specification provides an embodiment of a multifunctional ground tooling for satellite assembly, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it includes a satellite parking mechanism and a side panel mounting mechanism; the satellite parking mechanism is used to fix the main satellite structure; the side panel mounting mechanism is used to fix and place the side panels and install the side panels onto the main satellite structure; the satellite parking mechanism is fixedly connected to the side panel mounting mechanism. Satellite 1 includes a main satellite structure and side panels installed around the main satellite structure.

[0030] In one embodiment, multiple side panels need to be installed on the main structure of the satellite, including a first side panel and a second side panel; multiple side panel mounting mechanisms are provided, including a first side panel mounting mechanism and a second side panel mounting mechanism; the first side panel mounting mechanism is located on the first side of the satellite parking mechanism, and the first side is close to the first side panel mounting position on the main structure of the satellite, for installing the first side panel on the main structure of the satellite, and the structure of the first side panel mounting mechanism is arranged according to the first side panel; the second side panel mounting mechanism is located on the second side of the satellite parking mechanism, and the second side is close to the second side panel mounting position on the main structure of the satellite, for installing the second side panel on the main structure of the satellite, and the structure of the second side panel mounting mechanism is arranged according to the second side panel.

[0031] In one embodiment, multiple side plate mounting mechanisms are arranged around the satellite parking mechanism so that the side plates on the side plate mounting mechanisms correspond to the side plate mounting positions on the satellite's main structure. The satellite parking mechanism is a satellite parking vehicle 2. The first side plate mounting mechanism includes a positive X-direction side plate mounting mechanism 3 and a negative X-direction side plate mounting mechanism 5; wherein, X-direction represents the overall horizontal direction of the ground tooling; the second side plate mounting mechanism includes a positive Y-direction side plate mounting mechanism 4 and a negative Y-direction side plate mounting mechanism 6; wherein, Y-direction represents the overall vertical direction of the ground tooling.

[0032] In one embodiment, the satellite parking mechanism is provided with a first connection interface for detachably and fixedly connecting to the main structure of the satellite; the satellite parking mechanism is also provided with a second connection interface for detachably and fixedly connecting to the side panel mounting mechanism. The upper part of the satellite parking vehicle 2 provides an interface for connecting to the satellite 1, and the satellite 1 is fixed to the satellite parking vehicle 2 using screws and nuts. Connection interfaces for the side panel mounting mechanisms are arranged around the satellite parking vehicle 2, enabling fixed connections between the positive X-direction side panel mounting mechanism 3, the negative X-direction side panel mounting mechanism 5, the positive Y-direction side panel mounting mechanism 4, and the negative Y-direction side panel mounting mechanism 6 and the satellite parking vehicle 2, and providing a quick disassembly function.

[0033] In one embodiment, the first side plate mounting mechanism includes a first side support platform, a first side horizontal movement mechanism, a first side lifting movement mechanism, a first side vertical movement mechanism, a first side tilting and rotating mechanism, a first side rotation adjustment mechanism, and a first side plate fixing frame.

[0034] The first side support platform is fixedly connected to the satellite parking mechanism. The first side horizontal movement mechanism is installed on the first side support platform. The first side lifting movement mechanism is installed on the first side horizontal movement mechanism. The first side vertical movement mechanism is installed on the first side lifting movement mechanism. The first side tilting and rotating mechanism is installed on the first side vertical movement mechanism. The first side rotation adjustment mechanism is installed on the first side tilting and rotating mechanism. The first side plate fixing frame is installed on the first side rotation adjustment mechanism. The first side plate fixing frame is used to fix the first side plate.

[0035] The first-side horizontal motion mechanism drives the first-side lifting motion mechanism to move horizontally in the first-side direction; the first-side lifting motion mechanism drives the first-side vertical motion mechanism to move vertically in the first-side direction; the first-side vertical motion mechanism drives the first-side tilting rotation mechanism to move vertically in the first-side direction; the first-side tilting rotation mechanism drives the first-side rotation adjustment mechanism to rotate in the first rotation direction; the first-side rotation adjustment mechanism drives the first-side side plate fixing frame to rotate in the second rotation direction. The first-side horizontal, first-side lifting, and first-side vertical directions are three mutually perpendicular directions, giving the first side plate linear motion in three mutually perpendicular directions on the first side. The axes around which the first and second rotation directions are located are two mutually perpendicular directions, giving the first side plate rotational motion in two mutually perpendicular directions on the first side. This allows the first side plate to perform attitude adjustment, status maintenance, docking, and sealing operations during installation on the satellite's main structure. The rotation angle of the first-side tilting rotation mechanism and the adjustment angle of the first-side rotation adjustment mechanism can both be acute angles.

[0036] In one embodiment, the first horizontal motion mechanism is a first horizontal pulley and slide rail assembly; the first horizontal slider and slide rail assembly is driven to connect to the first horizontal worm gear assembly, and the first horizontal worm gear assembly is driven to connect to the first horizontal motion handwheel, so that the first horizontal motion mechanism has a driving function.

[0037] And / or, the first side lifting mechanism is a first side scissor-type lifting mechanism; the first side scissor-type lifting mechanism is driven and connected to the first side lifting deceleration mechanism, and the first side lifting deceleration mechanism is driven and connected to the first side lifting handwheel, so that the first side lifting mechanism has a driving function.

[0038] And / or, the first vertical motion mechanism is a first vertical slider rail assembly; the first vertical slider rail assembly is driven to connect the first vertical worm gear assembly and the motion handwheel, so that the first vertical motion mechanism has a driving function.

[0039] And / or, the first side tilting rotation mechanism is a first side tilting motion mechanism assembly, the first side tilting motion mechanism assembly is driven and supported by a first side tilting support mechanism, and the first side tilting support mechanism is driven and connected to a first side tilting deceleration mechanism, the first side tilting deceleration mechanism is driven and connected to a first side tilting motion handwheel, so that the first side tilting rotation mechanism has a driving effect.

[0040] And / or, the first-side rotary adjustment mechanism is driven to connect to the first-side rotary adjustment handle so that the first-side rotary adjustment mechanism has a driving function.

[0041] In one embodiment, the second side plate mounting mechanism includes a second side support platform, a second side vertical movement mechanism, a second side horizontal movement mechanism, a second side tilting and rotating mechanism, a second side oblique translation mechanism, a second side rotation adjustment mechanism, and a second side plate fixing frame.

[0042] The second side support platform is fixedly connected to the satellite parking vehicle 2. The second side vertical movement mechanism is installed on the second side support platform. The second side horizontal movement mechanism is installed on the second side vertical movement mechanism. The second side tilting rotation mechanism is installed on the second side horizontal movement mechanism. The second side oblique translation mechanism is installed on the second side tilting rotation mechanism. The second side rotation adjustment mechanism is installed on the second side oblique translation mechanism. The second side plate fixing frame is installed on the second side rotation adjustment mechanism. The second side plate fixing frame is used to fix and place the second side plate.

[0043] The second vertical motion mechanism drives the second side horizontal motion mechanism to move in the vertical direction on the second side; the second side horizontal motion mechanism drives the second side tilting rotation mechanism to move in the horizontal direction on the second side; the second side tilting rotation mechanism drives the second side oblique translation mechanism to rotate in the first rotation direction on the second side; the second side oblique translation mechanism drives the second side rotation adjustment mechanism to move in the vertical direction on the second side; the second side rotation adjustment structure drives the second side plate fixing frame to rotate in the second rotation direction on the second side. The second side horizontal direction, the second side lifting direction, and the second side vertical direction are three mutually perpendicular directions, giving the second side plate linear motion in three mutually perpendicular directions on the second side. The axes around which the first and second rotation directions on the second side are located are two mutually perpendicular directions, giving the second side plate rotational motion in two mutually perpendicular directions on the second side. This allows the second side plate to perform attitude adjustment, status maintenance, docking, and cabin sealing operations during installation on the satellite's main structure. The rotation angle after rotation in the second side tilting rotation mechanism can be an acute angle, and the adjustment angle after adjustment in the second side rotation adjustment mechanism can also be an acute angle. The overall horizontal direction, the first side horizontal direction, and the second side horizontal direction of the ground fixture can be the same horizontal direction. The overall vertical direction, the first side vertical direction, and the second side vertical direction of the ground fixture can be the same vertical direction. The first side first rotation direction can rotate around the vertical direction. The first side second rotation direction can rotate around the lifting direction after rotation and tilting. The second side first rotation direction can rotate around the horizontal direction. The second side second rotation direction can rotate around the tilting and translation direction.

[0044] In one embodiment, the second-side vertical motion mechanism is a second-side vertical slider-rail assembly; the second-side vertical slider-rail assembly is driven to connect to a second-side vertical worm gear assembly, and the second-side vertical worm gear assembly is driven to connect to a second-side vertical motion handwheel, so that the second-side vertical motion mechanism has a driving function.

[0045] And / or, the second-side horizontal motion mechanism is a second-side horizontal pulley and slide rail assembly; the second-side horizontal slider and slide rail assembly is driven to connect to the second-side horizontal worm gear assembly, and the second-side horizontal worm gear assembly is driven to connect to the second-side horizontal motion handwheel, so that the second-side horizontal motion mechanism has a driving function.

[0046] And / or, the second tilting rotation mechanism is a second tilting slider motion mechanism assembly, the second tilting slider motion mechanism assembly is driven and supported by a second tilting support mechanism, and the second tilting support mechanism is driven to a second tilting worm gear assembly, the second tilting worm gear assembly is driven to a second tilting reduction mechanism, and the second tilting reduction mechanism is driven to a second tilting motion handwheel, so that the second tilting rotation mechanism has a driving effect.

[0047] And / or, the second oblique translation mechanism is a second oblique translation slider slide rail assembly, the second oblique translation slider slide rail assembly is driven to connect the second oblique motion worm gear and reduction mechanism assembly, the second oblique motion worm gear and reduction mechanism assembly is driven to connect the second oblique motion handle, so that the second oblique translation mechanism has a driving effect.

[0048] And / or, the second-side rotary adjustment mechanism is driven to connect to the second-side rotary adjustment handle, so that the second-side rotary adjustment mechanism has a driving function.

[0049] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the positive X-axis side plate mounting mechanism 3 and the negative X-axis side plate mounting mechanism 5 operate on the same principle, including an X-axis support platform 31, an X-axis horizontal slider rail assembly 32, an X-axis horizontal worm gear assembly 321, an X-axis horizontal motion handwheel 322, an X-axis scissor-type lifting mechanism 33, an X-axis lifting deceleration mechanism 331, an X-axis lifting motion handwheel 332, an X-axis vertical slider rail assembly 34, an X-axis vertical worm gear assembly and motion handwheel 341, an X-axis tilting motion mechanism assembly 35, an X-axis tilting motion handwheel 351, an X-axis tilting deceleration mechanism 352, an X-axis tilting support mechanism 353, an X-axis rotation adjustment mechanism 36, an X-axis rotation adjustment handle 361, and an X-axis side plate fixing frame 37. The X-axis support platform 31 is connected to the satellite parking vehicle 2 via screws and nuts. In practical use, the coordinated use of horizontal, lifting, and vertical motion mechanisms enables linear movement of the side plate in three mutually perpendicular directions. Simultaneously, the organic combination of tilting and rotating motion mechanisms allows for rotation around an axis in two mutually perpendicular directions. Through the combined use of these five motion mechanisms, the X-axis side plate possesses five degrees of freedom, enabling smooth attitude adjustment, state maintenance, docking, and sealing operations during satellite assembly. In the original design, the X-axis side plate mechanism could also have six degrees of freedom, similar to the Y-axis side plate mechanism. However, due to the larger length and weight of the Y-axis side plate, six degrees of freedom are required to successfully complete the satellite sealing operation. The X-axis side plate, being smaller and lighter, has a deviation of no more than 0.5mm between its ends and the main frame during sealing, which does not affect the satellite sealing process. Therefore, considering cost savings and reducing the overall weight of the tooling, the X-axis side plate only requires five degrees of freedom to complete attitude adjustment, state maintenance, docking, and sealing operations during satellite assembly.

[0050] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the positive Y-direction side plate mounting mechanism 4 and the negative Y-direction side plate mounting mechanism 6 operate on the same principle, including a Y-side support platform 41, a Y-side vertical slider rail assembly 42, a Y-side vertical movement handwheel 421, a Y-side vertical worm gear assembly 422, a Y-side horizontal slider rail assembly 43, a Y-side horizontal movement handwheel 431, a Y-side horizontal worm gear assembly 432, a Y-side tilting slider motion mechanism assembly 44, a Y-side tilting worm gear assembly 441, a Y-side tilting deceleration mechanism 442, a Y-side tilting movement handwheel 443, a Y-side tilting support mechanism 444, a Y-side oblique translation slider rail assembly 45, a Y-side oblique movement worm gear and deceleration mechanism assembly 451, a Y-side oblique movement handle 452, a Y-side rotation adjustment mechanism 46, a Y-side rotation adjustment handle 461, and a Y-direction side plate fixing frame 47. The Y-side support platform 41 is connected to the satellite parking vehicle 2 via screws and nuts. In practical use, the side plate can achieve linear movement in three mutually perpendicular directions through the coordinated use of horizontal, vertical, and oblique motion mechanisms. Simultaneously, the organic combination of tilting and rotational motion mechanisms enables the side plate to rotate around an axis in two mutually perpendicular directions. Through the combined use of these five motion mechanisms, the Y-axis side plate possesses five degrees of freedom, enabling smooth attitude adjustment, status maintenance, docking, and sealing operations during satellite assembly.

[0051] In the detailed design of the positive X-axis side plate mounting mechanism 3, negative X-axis side plate mounting mechanism 5, positive Y-axis side plate mounting mechanism 4, and negative Y-axis side plate mounting mechanism 6, the main function is to achieve linear motion in three directions and rotational motion in two directions. For linear motion in the horizontal and vertical directions, this application uses a fixed slide rail, where the rotational force on the handwheel is converted into thrust through the transmission of a worm gear, thus pushing the slider to move linearly along the slide rail. For rising and falling, a scissor-type lifting mechanism is used, adjusting the distance between the two scissor legs to achieve rising or falling. In specific implementations, a combination of slide rail and slider can also be used. For rotational motion, this application adopts a separate design approach, with the two rotation axes operating independently, achieved by adjusting their respective handwheels. In specific implementations, a universal joint connection can also be used, allowing simultaneous rotational motion in two directions through a single universal joint.

[0052] The X-axis side plate mounting mechanism of this application integrates a worm gear mechanism, a slider guide mechanism, and a scissor-type lifting mechanism. Through the organic combination of these multiple mechanisms, it achieves five degrees of freedom in each direction. The Y-axis side plate mounting mechanism integrates a worm gear mechanism, a slider guide mechanism, and an axial adjustment mechanism. Again, through the organic combination of these multiple mechanisms, it achieves five degrees of freedom in each direction. Compared to previous side plate mounting vehicle operating mechanisms, this design adds rotational and tilting motion, solving the technical problem of precise fit between the side plate and the main satellite structure during satellite assembly.

[0053] In the satellite enclosure sealing process with a trapezoidal structure, the X-axis side panels are installed horizontally from left to right with the main satellite structure, while the Y-axis side panels are installed at an angle from bottom to top. Therefore, the installation mechanisms for the X-axis and Y-axis side panels differ slightly. Both of these side panel installation mechanisms can handle the position, angle, attitude adjustment, and maintenance of the side panels during satellite assembly, achieving a smooth docking and installation between the side panels and the main satellite structure.

[0054] In one embodiment, the satellite parking mechanism includes a bracket and multiple lead screw lifting mechanisms mounted on the bracket. The lead screw lifting mechanisms are used to raise and lower the bracket. A platform on the bracket is used to fix the main structure of the parking satellite. Each lead screw lifting mechanism includes a bevel gear, a lead screw gear, a lead screw, and a transmission trapezoidal nut. The bevel gear is rotatably configured and is connected to the lead screw gear. The rotation of the bevel gear drives the lead screw gear and lead screw to rotate synchronously, pushing the transmission trapezoidal nut on the lead screw to move vertically, thus raising and lowering the lead screw lifting mechanism to fix the bracket to the side plate mounting mechanism. For example, the first side plate mounting mechanism is fixed to the ground; the satellite parking mechanism moves to the first side plate mounting mechanism and is fixed thereto, and the second side plate mounting mechanism is fixed to the satellite parking mechanism. The function of the lifting bracket of the lead screw lifting mechanism is to adjust the entire fixture by raising and lowering it, thereby achieving different heights of the satellite reference distance from the horizontal plane, facilitating optical accuracy measurement during the satellite assembly process.

[0055] The lead screw lifting mechanism is distributed at the four vertices of the rectangle on the support, and a T-shaped bidirectional graduated level is set next to the lead screw lifting mechanism on the support as a reference for the platform leveling and lifting process.

[0056] In one embodiment, the stroke length of the lead screw lifting mechanism is ≥500mm; and / or, the maximum load capacity of the lead screw lifting mechanism is 800kg; and / or, the reduction ratio of the bevel gear and the lead screw gear is 24:1; and / or, the lead screw lifting mechanism has a limiting device to prevent derailment caused by overtravel.

[0057] Specifically, the bottom of the satellite parking vehicle 2 is equipped with a manual screw-driven lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism has a stroke length of ≥500mm and a maximum load capacity of 800kg per mechanism. The lifting mechanisms are screwed to the bottom of the four corners of the support frame. Each of the four lifting mechanisms has a metal T-shaped bidirectional graduated level on its support frame, serving as a reference for platform leveling and lifting. The lifting mechanism works by using a manual crank to rotate a bevel gear, which drives the gear on the screw to rotate synchronously with the screw, pushing the fixed trapezoidal nut on the screw to move linearly up and down, thus achieving lifting and lowering. The trapezoidal screw drive ensures the lifting mechanism can be locked in any position, ensuring platform stability. The gear reduction ratio is 24:1, effectively reducing the force exerted on the lifting mechanism during operation. The lifting mechanism has a limit device to prevent overtravel and derailment.

[0058] In the detailed design process of the satellite parking vehicle 2, this application adopts a welding-then-assembly method. The satellite parking vehicle 2 is assembled from a base frame, bracket, intermediate support legs, casters, and lifting mechanism. The base frame and bracket are welded from steel rectangular tubing, and then other components are assembled onto the base frame and bracket. Other possible implementation methods include using national standard heavy-duty aluminum alloy profiles, combining various connecting corner blocks with aluminum alloy profiles, and using a fully assembled method to achieve the design and manufacture of the satellite parking vehicle 2.

[0059] The embodiments of this specification also disclose a side plate installation method, which uses any of the above-mentioned multi-functional satellite assembly ground tools to install the side plate onto the satellite main structure.

[0060] This application presents an integrated satellite ground tooling design concept, which utilizes mature design technologies and employs simple and reliable mechanisms through reasonable combination to achieve complex functional requirements. It adopts a standardized, interchangeable, and modular design approach to reduce production and maintenance costs. It enables independent movement in different directions of motion without interference and has a self-locking function at any position.

[0061] The novel multifunctional ground tooling for satellite assembly of this application integrates satellite parking and side panel installation functions, replacing the original five tooling solutions (1 satellite parking vehicle and 2 and 4 side panel installation vehicles) with one tooling. Compared with the original solution, it can greatly reduce the production site area, reduce tooling manufacturing costs, reduce the number of workers in the assembly process, and improve production efficiency.

[0062] The multifunctional satellite assembly ground tooling of this application is fully functional and highly integrated. It achieves the functions that originally required multiple toolings with only one tooling. Compared with the original solution, it can save 35% of the production site area during the production process. The production cost of the tooling is only 20% of the original solution. It saves tooling resources and reduces the number of workers. It is simple to use and flexible to operate.

[0063] This application integrates multiple functions that originally required five sets of tooling into a single tooling unit. It features high integration and solves technical challenges such as complex mechanism motion, the need to prevent interference between multiple moving mechanisms, and complex functions. The design process first uses mechanism motion simulation and analysis to decompose the functions required by each motion mechanism. Then, it solves the aforementioned difficulties through the rational combination of slider guide mechanisms, scissor-type mechanisms, worm gear mechanisms, etc., ultimately achieving the integration of multiple functions into a single tooling unit.

[0064] In this specification, the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the descriptions of the embodiments described later are relatively simple, and relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions of the foregoing embodiments.

[0065] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A multi-functional ground tooling for satellite assembly, characterized in that, It includes a satellite parking mechanism and a side plate mounting mechanism; the satellite parking mechanism is used to fix the main structure of the satellite; the side plate mounting mechanism is used to fix and place the side plate and install the side plate on the main structure of the satellite; the satellite parking mechanism is fixedly connected to the side plate mounting mechanism; The satellite main structure requires the installation of multiple side panels, including a first side panel and a second side panel. Multiple side panel mounting mechanisms are provided, including a first side panel mounting mechanism and a second side panel mounting mechanism. The first side panel mounting mechanism is located on a first side of the satellite parking mechanism, and this first side is close to the first side panel mounting position on the satellite main structure. It is used to mount the first side panel onto the satellite main structure, and the structure of the first side panel mounting mechanism is arranged according to the first side panel. The second side panel mounting mechanism is located on a second side of the satellite parking mechanism, and this second side is close to the second side panel mounting position on the satellite main structure. It is used to mount the second side panel onto the satellite main structure, and the structure of the second side panel mounting mechanism is arranged according to the second side panel. The first side panel mounting mechanism includes a first side support platform, a first side horizontal movement mechanism, a first side lifting movement mechanism, a first side vertical movement mechanism, a first side tilting and rotating mechanism, a first side rotation adjustment mechanism, and a first side panel fixing frame; The first side support platform is fixedly connected to the satellite parking mechanism. The first side horizontal movement mechanism is installed on the first side support platform. The first side lifting movement mechanism is installed on the first side horizontal movement mechanism. The first side vertical movement mechanism is installed on the first side lifting movement mechanism. The first side tilting rotation mechanism is installed on the first side vertical movement mechanism. The first side rotation adjustment mechanism is installed on the first side tilting rotation mechanism. The first side plate fixing frame is installed on the first side rotation adjustment mechanism. The first side plate fixing frame is used to fix the first side plate. The first-side horizontal motion mechanism drives the first-side lifting motion mechanism to move in the first-side horizontal direction; the first-side lifting motion mechanism drives the first-side vertical motion mechanism to move in the first-side lifting direction; the first-side vertical motion mechanism drives the first-side tilting rotation mechanism to move in the first-side vertical direction; the first-side tilting rotation mechanism drives the first-side rotation adjustment mechanism to rotate in the first-side first rotation direction; the first-side rotation adjustment mechanism drives the first-side side plate fixing frame to rotate in the first-side second rotation direction; wherein, the first-side horizontal direction, the first-side lifting direction, and the first-side vertical direction are three mutually perpendicular directions, so that the first side plate has linear motion in three mutually perpendicular directions on the first side; the first rotation direction and the first rotation direction are two mutually perpendicular directions around which the axes are rotated, so that the first side plate has rotational motion in two mutually perpendicular directions around which the axes are rotated; so that the first side plate can perform attitude adjustment, state maintenance, docking, and cabin sealing operations during installation on the satellite main structure.

2. The multi-functional satellite assembly ground tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first side horizontal movement mechanism is a first side horizontal pulley and slide rail assembly; the first side horizontal slider and slide rail assembly is driven to connect to the first side horizontal worm gear assembly, and the first side horizontal worm gear assembly is driven to connect to the first side horizontal movement handwheel, so that the first side horizontal movement mechanism has a driving function; And / or, the first side lifting mechanism is a first side scissor-type lifting mechanism; the first side scissor-type lifting mechanism is driven and connected to the first side lifting deceleration mechanism, and the first side lifting deceleration mechanism is driven and connected to the first side lifting handwheel, so that the first side lifting mechanism has a driving function; And / or, the first side vertical motion mechanism is a first side vertical slider rail assembly; the first side vertical slider rail assembly is driven to connect the first side vertical worm gear assembly and the motion handwheel, so that the first side vertical motion mechanism has a driving function; And / or, the first side tilting rotation mechanism is a first side tilting motion mechanism assembly, the first side tilting motion mechanism assembly is driven and supported by a first side tilting support mechanism, and the first side tilting support mechanism is driven and connected to a first side tilting deceleration mechanism, the first side tilting deceleration mechanism is driven and connected to a first side tilting motion handwheel, so that the first side tilting rotation mechanism has a driving effect. And / or, the first side rotation adjustment mechanism is driven to connect to the first side rotation adjustment handle, so that the first side rotation adjustment mechanism has a driving function.

3. The multi-functional satellite assembly ground tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second side plate mounting mechanism includes a second side support platform, a second side vertical movement mechanism, a second side horizontal movement mechanism, a second side tilting and rotating mechanism, a second side oblique translation mechanism, a second side rotation adjustment mechanism, and a second side plate fixing frame; The second side support platform is fixedly connected to the satellite parking vehicle. The second side vertical movement mechanism is installed on the second side support platform. The second side horizontal movement mechanism is installed on the second side vertical movement mechanism. The second side tilting rotation mechanism is installed on the second side horizontal movement mechanism. The second side oblique translation mechanism is installed on the second side tilting rotation mechanism. The second side rotation adjustment mechanism is installed on the second side oblique translation mechanism. The second side plate fixing frame is installed on the second side rotation adjustment mechanism. The second side plate fixing frame is used to fix the second side plate. The second-side vertical motion mechanism drives the second-side horizontal motion mechanism to move in the second-side vertical direction; the second-side horizontal motion mechanism drives the second-side tilting rotation mechanism to move in the second-side horizontal direction; the second-side tilting rotation mechanism drives the second-side oblique translation mechanism to rotate in the second-side first rotation direction; the second-side oblique translation mechanism drives the second-side rotation adjustment mechanism to move in the second-side vertical direction; the second-side rotation adjustment structure drives the second-side side plate fixing frame to rotate in the second-side second rotation direction; wherein, the second-side horizontal direction, the second-side lifting direction, and the second-side vertical direction are three mutually perpendicular directions, so that the second side plate has linear motion in three mutually perpendicular directions on the second side, and the axes around which the second-side first rotation direction and the second-side second rotation direction are two mutually perpendicular directions, so that the second side plate has rotational motion in two mutually perpendicular directions on the second side, so that the second side plate can perform attitude adjustment, state maintenance, docking, and cabin sealing operations during the installation of the second side plate on the satellite main structure.

4. The multi-functional satellite assembly ground tooling according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second side vertical motion mechanism is a second side vertical slider slide rail assembly; the second side vertical slider slide rail assembly is driven to connect to the second side vertical worm gear assembly, and the second side vertical worm gear assembly is driven to connect to the second side vertical motion handwheel, so that the second side vertical motion mechanism has a driving function; And / or, the second side horizontal motion mechanism is a second side horizontal pulley and slide rail assembly; the second side horizontal slider and slide rail assembly is driven to connect to the second side horizontal worm gear assembly, and the second side horizontal worm gear assembly is driven to connect to the second side horizontal motion handwheel, so that the second side horizontal motion mechanism has a driving function; And / or, the second tilting rotation mechanism is a second tilting slider motion mechanism assembly, the second tilting slider motion mechanism assembly is driven and supported by a second tilting support mechanism, and the second tilting support mechanism is driven to a second tilting worm gear assembly, the second tilting worm gear assembly is driven to a second tilting deceleration mechanism, and the second tilting deceleration mechanism is driven to a second tilting motion handwheel, so that the second tilting rotation mechanism has a driving effect; And / or, the second oblique translation mechanism is a second oblique translation slider slide rail assembly, the second oblique translation slider slide rail assembly is driven to connect a second oblique motion worm gear and a reduction mechanism assembly, the second oblique motion worm gear and the reduction mechanism assembly is driven to connect a second oblique motion handle, so that the second oblique translation mechanism has a driving effect; And / or, the second side rotation adjustment mechanism is driven to connect to the second side rotation adjustment handle, so that the second side rotation adjustment mechanism has a driving function.

5. The multi-functional satellite assembly ground tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple side panel mounting mechanisms are arranged around the satellite parking mechanism so that the side panels on the side panel mounting mechanisms correspond to the side panel mounting positions on the satellite main structure. The first side plate mounting mechanism includes positive X-direction and negative X-direction side plate mounting mechanisms; wherein, X-direction represents the overall horizontal direction of the ground tooling; The second side plate mounting mechanism includes positive Y-direction and negative Y-direction side plate mounting mechanisms; wherein, the Y-direction represents the overall vertical direction of the ground tooling.

6. The multi-functional satellite assembly ground tooling according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The satellite parking mechanism is a satellite parking vehicle; the satellite parking mechanism is provided with a first connection interface for detachable and fixed connection to the main structure of the satellite; the satellite parking mechanism is provided with a second connection interface for detachable and fixed connection to the side plate mounting mechanism; The satellite parking mechanism includes a bracket and multiple lead screw lifting mechanisms mounted on the bracket; the lead screw lifting mechanisms are used to raise and lower the bracket. The platform on the support is used to securely hold the main structure of the satellite. The lead screw lifting mechanism includes a bevel gear, a lead screw gear, a lead screw, and a transmission trapezoidal nut. The bevel gear is rotatably configured and is connected to the lead screw gear. The rotation of the bevel gear drives the lead screw gear and the lead screw to rotate synchronously, which in turn pushes the transmission trapezoidal nut on the lead screw to move vertically, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering of the lead screw lifting mechanism, so that the bracket is fixedly connected to the side plate mounting mechanism. The lead screw lifting mechanism is distributed at the four vertices of the rectangle on the support, and a T-shaped bidirectional graduated level is provided next to the lead screw lifting mechanism on the support as a reference for the platform leveling and lifting process.

7. The multi-functional satellite assembly ground tooling according to claim 6, characterized in that, The stroke length of the lead screw lifting mechanism is ≥500mm; And / or, the maximum load capacity of the lead screw lifting mechanism is 800 kg; And / or, the reduction ratio of the bevel gear and the lead screw gear is 24:1; And / or, the lead screw lifting mechanism has a limiting device to prevent derailment caused by overtravel.

8. A side panel installation method, characterized in that, Using any one of the multifunctional satellite assembly ground fixtures described in claims 1-7, the side plate is installed on the main structure of the satellite.

Images