Console system for aircraft maintenance training

Abstract

The invention discloses a console system for aircraft maintenance training. The console system comprises a duplex piano-type operating console, a liquid crystal display and a keyboard and mouse suite, a training control and management system is loaded in the upper computer; the training control and management system comprises a training task setting module which is used for setting an initial state of an airplane, setting training subjects in a normal operation state, and setting system faults and air emergency situations in the operation of the airplane; the training process evaluation module is used for monitoring and recording the operation process and the operation scene of the trainee in the simulation cockpit and evaluating the training effect; the system operation and maintenance module is used for monitoring the working state of each system of the simulation cockpit airplane in a user training process, performing system self-inspection and performing system emergency power failure under an emergency fault condition; and the user data management module is used for user information management, training whole process information management and simulation cockpit equipment information management.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of aircraft maintenance training, in particular to a control console system used for aircraft maintenance training. Background Art

[0002] At present, it is difficult to carry out aircraft maintenance training in colleges and universities. Especially for large transport aircraft, due to the large number and complexity of aircraft maintenance subjects, it is difficult to carry out actual maintenance training for maintenance personnel directly on the aircraft. Generally, semi-physical simulation cockpit technology is used to simulate the mechanical structure, electrical structure and working principle of the cockpit of a real aircraft, and a 1:1 cockpit simulator corresponding to the specific model is developed to meet the teaching needs. At the same time, the corresponding console system needs to be designed. The existing console systems for aircraft maintenance training mainly have the following problems: it is difficult to effectively track the learning and training process and learning effect of aircraft maintenance trainees, and it is impossible to manage the results in an informationized manner. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above problems existing in the aircraft maintenance training process, the present invention proposes a control console system for aircraft maintenance training, which uses information management tools to manage the training personnel, training process and assessment results, and continuously and targetedly trains the trainees. It has the characteristics of easy use, strong information management capabilities and strong versatility.

[0004] The objective of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A control console system for aircraft maintenance training includes a double piano-type operating console, two liquid crystal displays, and a keyboard and mouse set. A host computer (control computer) is arranged in the double piano-type operating console. The two liquid crystal displays and the keyboard and mouse set are electrically connected to the host computer. The host computer is loaded with a training control and management system.

[0006] The training control and management system comprises:

[0007] Training mission setting module: used for aircraft initial status setting, normal operation status training subject setting, and aircraft operation system failure and air emergency setting;

[0008] Training process evaluation module: used to monitor and record the trainees' operation procedures and operation scenarios in the simulated cockpit, and to evaluate the training effect;

[0009] System operation and maintenance module: used for monitoring the working status of various systems in the simulated cockpit aircraft during user training, as well as system self-check and emergency power-off of the system in the event of an emergency failure.

[0010] User data management module: used for user information management, training process information management, and simulation cockpit equipment information management.

[0011] Furthermore, the training task setting module includes:

[0012] The aircraft initial state setting unit includes information such as the initial state of each onboard equipment in the simulated cockpit, the initial fuel load of the aircraft, and the existing faults of the aircraft.

[0013] The normal training subject setting unit is used to select simulation training subjects and basic information of the selected subjects.

[0014] Furthermore, the normal training subjects include engine ground test training and aircraft power-on inspection training;

[0015] The basic information of the engine ground test training includes the instruction information of the APU power switch, 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 engine start selection switch, 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 engine stop switch, and start button operation. The normal training subject setting unit issues the training task instruction to the simulation cockpit, and the trainee performs the corresponding action;

[0016] The basic information of the aircraft power-on inspection training includes the operation instruction information of the power board switch, the battery switch, the "on-board-ground" power switch, and the "flight control computer" power switch. The normal training subject setting unit issues training task instructions to the simulated cockpit, and the trainees perform corresponding actions.

[0017] The aircraft system fault setting unit is used to set various aircraft system faults before or during simulated flight training, including control system faults, landing gear faults, hydraulic system faults, fuel supply system faults, fire protection and neutral gas system faults, environmental control system faults, anti-icing system faults, and instrument or equipment faults.

[0018] The air emergency setting unit is used to set emergency situations before or during simulated flight training, including failure of one or more engines, aircraft or engine fire, dangerous weather, and equipment damage that makes the aircraft unable to maintain normal flight.

[0019] Furthermore, the training process evaluation module includes:

[0020] The training process monitoring unit is used to monitor and control the training process of each training subject and record a series of operations of trainees in the form of key event records;

[0021] The training scene monitoring unit is used to collect the scene image information of the trainees' training operation process in the simulation cockpit in real time and display it on the LCD screen;

[0022] The training effect evaluation unit is used to compare the trainees' operating events and information in the simulated cockpit with the correct operating sequence, automatically evaluate the trainees' training effect, automatically store the evaluation results, and can be called and read. It can screen batches of trainees' operations, analyze the operations with high probability of errors in training, and generate a report on the training operation characteristics of the entire batch / class of trainees.

[0023] Furthermore, the system operation and maintenance module includes:

[0024] System self-check unit, used to perform system self-check before the training control and management system is used;

[0025] System operation monitoring unit, used to monitor the status of the training control and management system equipment, as well as the status of each system in the simulation cockpit during the training process;

[0026] The system emergency power-off unit is used to implement emergency power-off when an emergency occurs during the training process.

[0027] Furthermore, the user information management module includes:

[0028] User information management unit, used to set up and manage corresponding user information according to authority, including administrators, teachers and students;

[0029] Training information management unit, used to store and classify historical training information, as well as aircraft maintenance-related manuals and teaching materials;

[0030] The device information management unit is used to manage the working status of the simulation cockpit connected to the console system.

[0031] The present invention has the following advantages:

[0032] The present invention proposes a control console system for aircraft maintenance training, which uses a training control and management system to manage trainee information, training process, training effect and results, and provides a targeted and sustainable training platform based on individual differences of trainees.

[0033] The training control and management system developed by the present invention screens the operations of batch students, analyzes the erroneous operations with high probability during training, and generates a report on the training operation characteristics of the entire batch / class of students, which is conducive to the instructor's targeted teaching in the next step and effectively improves the training efficiency of batch students. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the contents of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without creative work.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a composition principle diagram of a control console system for aircraft maintenance training according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 It is a diagram of the functional modules of the training control and management system described in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] In the figure:

[0038] 1-Dual piano-style operating table; 2-LCD display; 3-Keyboard and mouse kit; 4-Upper computer (control computer); 5-Training control and management system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention.

[0040] The present embodiment is a control console system for aircraft maintenance training, which is placed on the left rear side of the simulated cockpit of the maintenance training simulator system. It is connected to the simulated cockpit through a local area network and adopts remote control in C / S mode to complete the training process, scene monitoring and effect evaluation of normal training subjects, aircraft system failures, and air emergency situations, consolidate the theoretical foundation of trainees' equipment, familiarize them with typical equipment operations, and train trainees' flexible adaptability and psychological quality under different conditions and scenarios.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, the control console system for aircraft maintenance training provided in this embodiment includes a double piano-type operating console 1, a liquid crystal display 2, and a keyboard and mouse set 3. A host computer (control computer) 4 is arranged in the double piano-type operating console. The liquid crystal display 2 and the keyboard and mouse set 3 are electrically connected to the host computer 4. The host computer 4 is loaded with a training control and management system.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, the training control and management system includes:

[0043] Training mission setting module: used for aircraft initial status setting, normal operation status training subject setting, and aircraft operation system failure and air emergency setting;

[0044] Training process evaluation module: used to monitor and record the trainees' operation procedures and operation scenarios in the simulated cockpit, and to evaluate the training effect;

[0045] System operation and maintenance module: used for monitoring the working status of various systems in the simulated cockpit aircraft during user training, as well as system self-check and emergency power-off of the system in the event of an emergency failure.

[0046] User data management module: used for user information management, training process information management, and simulation cockpit equipment information management.

[0047] Furthermore, the training task setting module includes:

[0048] The aircraft initial state setting unit includes setting the initial state of each onboard equipment in the simulated cockpit, the initial fuel load of the aircraft, and information such as the existing faults of the aircraft.

[0049] The normal training subject setting unit is used to select simulation training subjects and set basic information of the selected subjects.

[0050] Preferably, the normal training subjects include engine ground test training and aircraft power-on inspection training. By selecting training subjects, trainees can easily load the training tasks they want to complete.

[0051] The normal training subject setting unit includes a training subject information database, which stores the defined basic information of the training content.

[0052] Specifically, the basic information of the engine ground test training includes the instruction information of APU power switch, 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 engine start selection switch, 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 engine stop switch, and start button operation. The normal training subject setting unit issues training task instructions to the simulation cockpit, and the trainees perform corresponding actions (such as turning on the APU power switch, setting the 1st engine start selection switch to the on position when starting 1 engine, and setting the 1st engine stop switch to the off position when shutting down 1 engine).

[0053] Specifically, the basic information of the aircraft power-on inspection training includes the operation instruction information of the power board switch, the battery switch, the "on-board-ground" power switch, and the "flight control computer" power switch. The normal training subject setting unit issues training task instructions to the simulated cockpit, and the trainees perform corresponding actions (such as setting the "on-board-ground" power switch to the "ground" position when simulating the power-on inspection of a ground aircraft).

[0054] The aircraft system fault setting unit is used to set various aircraft system faults before or during simulated flight training, including control system faults, landing gear faults, hydraulic system faults, fuel supply system faults, fire protection and neutral gas system faults, environmental control system faults, anti-icing system faults, instrument or equipment faults. This embodiment supports the modification of preset scripts, setting the number, type, triggering mode, etc. of faults; and supports the dynamic addition of preset or immediate faults during flight.

[0055] The air emergency setting unit is used to set emergency situations before or during simulated flight training. These include failure of one or more engines, fire in the aircraft or engine, dangerous weather, and equipment damage that prevents the aircraft from maintaining normal flight. This embodiment supports the modification of preset emergency scripts, setting the number, type, and triggering method of emergency situations; and supports dynamic addition of preset or immediate emergency situations during flight.

[0056] Furthermore, the training process evaluation module includes:

[0057] The training process monitoring unit is used to monitor and control the training process of each training subject (including normal training subjects, aircraft system failures, and air emergency situations), and record a series of operations of trainees in the form of key event records;

[0058] The training scene monitoring unit is used to collect the scene image information of the trainees' training operation process in the simulation cockpit in real time and display it on the LCD screen;

[0059] The training effect evaluation unit is used to compare the trainees' operating events and information in the simulated cockpit with the correct operating sequence, automatically evaluate the trainees' training effect, automatically store the evaluation results, and can be called and read, screen batches of trainees' operations, analyze the operations with high probability of errors in training, and generate a report on the training operation characteristics of the entire batch / class of trainees (the report can be for a certain student, a certain class or a certain class of students).

[0060] Furthermore, the system operation and maintenance module includes:

[0061] System self-check unit, used to perform system self-check before the training control and management system is used;

[0062] System operation monitoring unit, used to monitor the status of the training control and management system equipment, as well as the status of each system in the simulation cockpit during the training process;

[0063] The system emergency power-off unit is used to implement emergency power-off when an emergency occurs during the training process.

[0064] Furthermore, the user information management module includes:

[0065] User information management unit, used to set up and manage corresponding user information according to authority, including administrators, teachers and students;

[0066] Training information management unit, used to store and classify historical training information, as well as aircraft maintenance-related manuals and teaching materials;

[0067] The device information management unit is used to manage the working status of the simulation cockpit connected to the console system.

[0068] Furthermore, the LCD display 2 adopts two high-brightness, wide-viewing-angle, large-screen LCD displays, and the two LCD displays are arranged side by side on the double piano-type operating console 1; the left LCD display is mainly used to complete the operation assessment and evaluation and control system operation and maintenance and other functional training interface displays, and the right LCD display is mainly used for cockpit external operation inspection, ground equipment maintenance and other training interface displays.

[0069] Furthermore, the LCD display 2 and the keyboard and mouse kit 3 directly access the training control and management system 5 in the host computer 4 through a KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) switch.

[0070] Furthermore, the console system can be connected to the simulation cockpit for training or can operate independently.

[0071] The working principle of this embodiment:

[0072] The instructor monitors and controls the entire training process through the training control and management system 5 on the console system. The trainee's operations in the simulated cockpit can be synchronously displayed on the LCD screen, and the instructor can intervene and provide guidance based on the training situation.

[0073] The specific functions are as follows:

[0074] 1. Customized training tasks, including:

[0075] 1) Set the initial state of the aircraft, including the initial state of each onboard equipment in the simulated cockpit, the initial fuel load of the aircraft, and the existing faults of the aircraft;

[0076] 2) Support for training subject selection: Each simulation training is organized in the form of subjects, including ground test training, aircraft power-on inspection training, aircraft system failure handling training and air emergency handling training. By selecting training subjects, trainees can load training tasks purposefully, conveniently and quickly;

[0077] 3) Support engine ground test training. The console issues training task instructions to the simulation cockpit, and the trainees perform corresponding actions (such as APU power switch, 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 engine start selection switch, 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 engine stop switch, start button operation, etc.).

[0078] 4) Support aircraft power-on inspection training. The training console issues training task instructions to the simulated cockpit, and the trainees perform corresponding actions (such as power board switch, battery switch, "on-board-ground" power switch, "flight control computer" power switch, etc.);

[0079] 5) Support aircraft system failure, in-flight emergency judgment and handling training. The training console issues training task instructions to the simulation cockpit, and trainees perform corresponding actions (such as judgment and handling operations of aircraft system failures, and judgment and handling operations of emergency situations encountered during flight, etc.);

[0080] 2. During the simulation training, the console supports setting up one or more faults or emergency situations at any time, and has the function of training task process management. At the same time, it uses key event recording to record a series of operations of trainees;

[0081] 3. After the training, the trainees’ operation events and information in the simulated cockpit are compared with the correct operation sequence to automatically evaluate the training effect of the trainees. The evaluation results are automatically stored in the database and can be called and read;

[0082] 4. Use the keyboard and mouse to control the running of the task, pause, restart or terminate a training.

[0083] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A control console system for aircraft maintenance training, characterized in that: It includes a double piano-style operating table, a liquid crystal display, and a keyboard and mouse set. The double piano-style operating table is provided with a host computer. The liquid crystal display and the keyboard and mouse set are electrically connected to the host computer. The host computer is loaded with a training management system. The training management system includes: The training mission setting module is used to set the initial state of the aircraft, the training subjects for normal operation, and the system failure and air emergency situations during aircraft operation; The training process evaluation module is used to monitor and record the trainees' operation procedures and scenarios in the simulated cockpit and evaluate the training effect; The system operation and maintenance module is used to monitor the working status of each system of the simulated cockpit aircraft during user training, and to shut down the system in case of system self-check or emergency failure; The user data management module is used for user information management, training process information management, and simulation cockpit equipment information management.

2. A control console system for aircraft maintenance training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The training task setting module includes: The aircraft initial state setting unit includes setting the initial state of each onboard equipment in the simulated cockpit, the initial fuel load of the aircraft, and the information of the existing faults of the aircraft; Normal training subject setting unit, used to select simulation training subjects and set basic information of the selected subjects; Aircraft system fault setting unit, used to set various aircraft system faults before or during simulated flight training, including control system faults, landing gear faults, hydraulic system faults, fuel supply system faults, fire protection and neutral gas system faults, environmental control system faults, anti-icing system faults, and instrument or equipment faults; The air emergency setting unit is used to set emergency situations before or during simulated flight training, including failure of one or more engines, aircraft or engine fire, dangerous weather, and equipment damage that makes the aircraft unable to maintain normal flight.

3. A control console system for aircraft maintenance training according to claim 2, characterized in that: The normal training subjects include engine ground test training and aircraft power-on inspection training; The basic information of the engine ground test training includes the instruction information of the APU power switch, 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 engine start selection switch, 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 engine stop switch, and start button operation; Normal training subject setting unit issues training task instructions to the simulation cockpit, and the trainees perform the corresponding actions; The basic information for the aircraft power-on check training includes the operating instructions for the power panel switch, battery switch, "onboard-to-ground" power switch, and "flight control computer" power switch; the normal training subject setting unit issues training task instructions to the simulated cockpit, and the trainees perform corresponding actions.

4. A control console system for aircraft maintenance training according to claim 2, characterized in that: The normal training subject setting unit includes a training subject information database, which stores defined basic information of training content.

5. The control console system for aircraft maintenance training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The training process evaluation module includes: The training process monitoring unit is used to monitor and control the training process of each training subject and record a series of trainees' operations in the form of key event records; The training scene monitoring unit is used to collect real-time image information of the trainees' training operation process in the simulated cockpit and display it on the LCD screen; The training effect evaluation unit is used to compare the trainees' operational events and information in the simulated cockpit with the correct operation sequence, automatically evaluate the trainees' training effects, automatically store the evaluation results, and provide an interface for calling and reading the evaluation results; screen batches of trainees' operations, analyze operations with high probability of errors during training, and generate a report on the training operation characteristics of the entire batch / class of trainees.

6. The control console system for aircraft maintenance training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The system operation and maintenance module includes: System self-check unit, used to perform system self-check before the training management system is used; System operation monitoring unit, used to monitor the status of the training management system equipment and the status of each system in the simulation cockpit during training; The system emergency power-off unit is used to implement emergency power-off when an emergency occurs during the training process.

7. The control console system for aircraft maintenance training according to claim 1, characterized in that: The user data management module includes: User information management unit, used to set up and manage corresponding user information according to permissions, including administrators, teachers and students; Training information management unit, used to store and classify historical training information, as well as aircraft maintenance-related manuals and teaching materials; The device information management unit is used to manage the working status of the simulation cockpit connected to the console system.

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