Aircraft transfer device

Abstract

The invention relates to an aircraft transfer device. The aircraft transfer device comprises a base; the front wheel fixing mechanism is arranged on the base, and the front wheel fixing mechanism is used for locking front wheels of the airplane; the main wheel fixing mechanism is arranged on the base, and the main wheel fixing mechanism is used for locking a main wheel of the airplane; and the wing fixing mechanism is arranged on the base and is used for locking wings of the airplane. When the aircraft transfer device is used for aircraft transfer, the horizontal tail and the control surface do not need to be disassembled, the undercarriage does not need to be folded, operation is easy, and the transportation cost is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of red equipment, and in particular to an aircraft transport device. Background Art

[0002] When an aircraft is being transported, it is usually fixed on a transport tool. The existing transport tool requires the aircraft's horizontal tail, wings, and rudder to be removed and transported separately, and the aircraft's landing gear needs to be folded before it can be installed on the transport tool. The aircraft transport steps are relatively cumbersome and complicated, and time-consuming and labor-intensive. Summary of the invention

[0003] Based on the above problems, the present application provides an aircraft transfer device with simple structure, easy operation and manpower saving.

[0004] One embodiment of the present application provides an aircraft transport device, comprising: a base; a front wheel fixing mechanism, which is arranged on the base, and the front wheel fixing mechanism is used to lock the front wheel of the aircraft; a main wheel fixing mechanism, which is arranged on the base, and the main wheel fixing mechanism is used to lock the main wheel of the aircraft; and a wing fixing mechanism, which is arranged on the base, and the wing fixing mechanism is used to lock the wing of the aircraft.

[0005] According to some embodiments of the present application, the base includes: a first support portion and a second support portion, the first support portion and the second support portion are parallel to each other; a third support portion, one end of the third support portion is connected to the first support portion, and the other end of the third support portion is connected to the second support portion; a fourth support portion, one end of the fourth support portion is connected to the first support portion, and the other end of the fourth support portion is connected to the second support portion, and the fourth support portion and the third support portion are parallel to each other.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present application, the third support portion and the fourth support portion are both provided with a slide groove, and the slide groove is used to accommodate the main wheel of the aircraft.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present application, the front wheel fixing mechanism includes: a first support plate and a second support plate, both of which are arranged on the base, and the accommodating space between the first support plate and the second support plate is used to accommodate the front wheel of the aircraft; a first limit pin, which is arranged on the first support plate, and the first limit pin abuts against the front wheel of the aircraft; a second limit pin, which is arranged on the second support plate, and the second limit pin abuts against the front wheel of the aircraft.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first limiting pin and the second positioning pin are used to raise the axis of the front wheel of the aircraft to be higher than the axis of the main wheel of the aircraft.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present application, the main wheel fixing mechanism includes: a first locking block, which is arranged on the base, the first locking block is located on the main wheel of the aircraft close to the nose side, and the first locking block abuts the main wheel of the aircraft; a second locking block, which is arranged on the base, the second locking block is located on the main wheel of the aircraft close to the tail side, and the second locking block abuts the main wheel of the aircraft.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present application, the wing fixing mechanism includes: a first locking assembly for locking one end of the wing of the aircraft; and a second locking assembly for locking the other end of the wing of the aircraft.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, the number of the first locking assemblies is two, and the two first locking assemblies are respectively located on both sides of the front wheel fixing mechanism.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the aircraft transfer device further includes a cushion block, which is arranged on a side surface of the base, and a top surface of the cushion block is an inclined surface.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the aircraft transport device further includes a suspension structure, and the suspension structure is disposed on the base.

[0014] When the aircraft transfer device of the present application is used for aircraft transfer, it is only necessary to remove the wings of the aircraft, without removing the horizontal tail and the rudder, and without retracting the landing gear. The operation is simple, and the aircraft transfer device can fix the wings to avoid separate transportation of the wings, thereby saving transportation costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without exceeding the scope of protection required by the present application.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the aircraft transfer device of the present application embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the aircraft transfer device of the present application embodiment. Figure 2 ;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of an aircraft according to an embodiment of the present application being installed on an aircraft transfer device;

[0019] Figure 4 is a front view of an aircraft according to an embodiment of the present application installed on an aircraft transfer device;

[0020] Figure 5 is a side view of an aircraft according to an embodiment of the present application installed on an aircraft transfer device;

[0021] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a base according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a front wheel fixing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the main wheel fixing mechanism of an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the second locking block in the embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of a wing fixing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Fig.11 It is an exploded view of the wing fixing mechanism of the embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solution of the present application in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides an aircraft transport device 100, which includes a base 1, a front wheel fixing mechanism 2, a main wheel fixing mechanism 3 and a wing fixing mechanism 4. The aircraft transport device 100 is easy to operate and is convenient for transporting an aircraft.

[0029] The base 1 is used to support other components of the aircraft transport device 100 .

[0030] like Figure 4 As shown, the front wheel fixing mechanism 2 is disposed on the base 1 , and the aircraft is moved to a preset position. The front wheel fixing mechanism 2 is used to lock the front wheel 230 of the aircraft.

[0031] like Figure 5 As shown, the main wheel fixing mechanism 3 is arranged on the base 1, and the aircraft is moved to a preset position, and the main wheel fixing mechanism 3 is used to lock the main wheel 240 of the aircraft. Optionally, the number of the main wheel fixing mechanisms 3 is two, wherein the first main wheel fixing mechanism is used to lock the first main wheel of the aircraft, and the second main wheel fixing mechanism is used to lock the second main wheel of the aircraft.

[0032] When installing the aircraft on the aircraft transfer device 100 , the fuselage 210 of the aircraft needs to be separated from the wings 220 , the landing gear under the fuselage is not retracted, and the fuselage 210 is fixed by locking the front wheel 230 and the two main wheels 240 .

[0033] The wing fixing mechanism 4 is disposed on the base 1 , and the wing fixing mechanism 4 is used to lock the two wings 220 of the aircraft.

[0034] When the aircraft transport device 100 of the present application is used for aircraft transport, it is only necessary to remove the wings 220 of the aircraft from the fuselage 210, and the landing gear does not need to be retracted, which is simple to operate. The aircraft transport device 100 can lock the wings 220, the front wheels 230 and the main wheels 240 to achieve the overall transport of the aircraft and avoid transporting the wings separately. The aircraft transport device 100 is particularly suitable for transporting small general-purpose aircraft.

[0035] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the base 1 includes: a first supporting portion 11 , a second supporting portion 12 , a third supporting portion 13 and a fourth supporting portion 14 .

[0036] The first support portion 11 and the second support portion 12 are parallel to each other. The third support portion 13 is located above the first support portion 11 and the second support portion 12, and the fourth support portion 14 is located above the first support portion 11 and the second support portion 12. The third support portion 13 and the fourth support portion 14 are parallel to each other. One end of the third support portion 13 is connected to the first support portion 11, and the other end of the third support portion 13 is connected to the second support portion 12. One end of the fourth support portion 14 is connected to the first support portion 11, and the other end of the fourth support portion 14 is connected to the second support portion 12. The base 1 is roughly in the shape of a "U".

[0037] The front wheel fixing mechanism 2 is disposed on the side wall of the first support portion 11 . The first main wheel fixing mechanism is disposed on the third support portion 13 , and the second main wheel fixing mechanism is disposed on the fourth support portion 14 .

[0038] In some embodiments, the surfaces of the third support portion 13 and the fourth support portion 14 are both provided with a slide groove 15, the width of the slide groove 15 is greater than the width of the main wheel 240, and the slide groove 15 is used to accommodate the main wheel 240 of the aircraft. When transporting the aircraft, the main wheel 240 of the aircraft is moved from the slide groove 15 close to the first support portion 11 into the slide groove 15, pushing the aircraft to move in the direction close to the second support portion 12, and the slide groove 15 guides the movement of the aircraft to avoid large deviations during the movement of the aircraft. The first main wheel fixing mechanism is arranged in the slide groove 15 on the third support portion 13, and the second main wheel fixing mechanism is arranged in the slide groove 15 of the fourth support portion 14.

[0039] like Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the front wheel fixing mechanism 2 includes: a first support plate 21 , a second support plate 22 , a first limiting pin 23 and a second limiting pin 24 .

[0040] The first support plate 21 and the second support plate 22 are both disposed on the base 1, for example, the first support plate 21 and the second support plate 22 are both disposed on the first support portion 11. The accommodation space between the first support plate 21 and the second support plate 22 is used to accommodate the front wheel 230 of the aircraft.

[0041] The first support plate 21 and the second support plate 22 are both provided with pin holes, and the first limit pin 23 is provided on the first support plate 21, and the first limit pin 23 passes through the pin hole of the first support plate 21, and the first limit pin 23 abuts against the front wheel 230 of the aircraft. The second limit pin 24 is provided on the second support plate 22, and the second limit pin 24 passes through the pin hole of the second support plate 22, and the second limit pin 24 abuts against the front wheel 230 of the aircraft. For example, the first limit pin 23 is inserted into the center groove on one side of the front wheel 230, and the second limit pin 24 is inserted into the center groove on the other side of the front wheel 230. The first limit pin 23 and the second limit pin 24 lock the front wheel 230 from both sides of the front wheel 230.

[0042] Optionally, the first limiting pin 23 and the second limiting pin 24 each include a pin body 241 and a fixing plate 242, wherein the pin body 241 is disposed on the fixing plate 242. The fixing plate 242 of the first limiting pin 23 can be fastened to the first support plate 21, and the pin body 241 of the first limiting pin 23 passes through the pin hole of the first support plate 21. The fixing plate 242 of the second limiting pin 24 can be fastened to the second support plate 22, and the pin body 241 of the second limiting pin 24 passes through the pin hole of the second support plate 22.

[0043] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the first stop pin 23 and the second stop pin 24 lock the front wheel 230 from both sides of the front wheel 230, and the first stop pin 23 and the second stop pin 24 raise the axis of the front wheel 230 to be higher than the axis of the main wheel 230. When on the ground, the highest point of the aircraft is located at the horizontal tail. After the aircraft is installed on the aircraft transfer device 100, the aircraft transfer device 100 raises the front wheel 230, so that the highest point of the horizontal tail is lowered relative to the bottom surface of the aircraft transfer device 100, thereby reducing the overall height of the aircraft and the aircraft transfer device 100 installed together, and improving the convenience of aircraft transportation.

[0044] like Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the main wheel fixing mechanism 3 includes: a first locking block 31 and a second locking block 32. The first locking block 31 and the second locking block 32 are both arranged on the base 1.

[0045] The first locking block 31 is located near the nose side of the aircraft's main wheel 240, and the first locking block 31 abuts against the aircraft's main wheel 240. For example, the surface of the first locking block 31 abutting against the main wheel 240 is a first arc surface 311 adapted to the main wheel 240. The first locking block 31 is connected to the base 1 by bolts.

[0046] The second locking block 32 is located near the tail side of the main wheel 240 of the aircraft, and the second locking block 32 abuts against the main wheel 240 of the aircraft. For example, the surface of the second locking block 32 abutting against the main wheel 240 is a second arc surface 321 adapted to the main wheel 240. The second locking block 32 is connected to the base 1 by bolts. The second locking block 32 extends to the top of the main wheel 240, and the first locking block 31 and the second locking block 32 cooperate to lock the main wheel 240.

[0047] like Fig. 9 As shown, the second locking block 32 includes two locking modules 322, wherein the first locking module is located above the second locking module, and the first locking module and the second locking module are symmetrically arranged to form the second locking block 32. The first locking block 31 can also use the locking module 322 to facilitate the preparation of the locking block.

[0048] like Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, the wing fixing mechanism 4 includes a first locking assembly 41 and a second locking assembly 42. The first locking assembly 41 is arranged on the first supporting portion 11, the first locking assembly 41 is connected to the first supporting portion 11 by bolts, and the first locking assembly 41 is used to lock the front end of the wing 220 of the aircraft. The second locking assembly 42 is arranged on the second supporting portion 12, the second locking assembly 42 is connected to the second supporting portion 12 by bolts, and the second locking assembly 42 is used to lock the rear end of the wing 220 of the aircraft.

[0049] Optionally, the first locking assembly 41 includes a first wing locking block 411 and a second wing locking block 412, wherein the first wing locking block 411 is disposed on the first support portion 11, and the second wing locking block 412 is disposed on the first wing locking block 411. The first wing locking block 411 and the second wing locking block 412 form a wing front end locking hole, and the wing front end locking hole is adapted to the wing front end.

[0050] The second locking assembly 42 includes a third wing locking block 421 and a fourth wing locking block 422, wherein the third wing locking block 421 is disposed on the second supporting portion 12, and the fourth wing locking block 422 is disposed on the third wing locking block 421. The third wing locking block 421 and the fourth wing locking block 422 form a wing rear end locking hole, and the wing rear end locking hole is adapted to the wing rear end.

[0051] like Fig.10As shown, there are two first locking assemblies 41, and the two first locking assemblies 41 are respectively located on both sides of the front wheel fixing mechanism 2. Each first locking assembly 41 is used to lock the front end of a wing 220. The second locking assembly 42 is provided with two wing rear end locking holes, and each wing rear end locking hole is used to lock the rear end of a wing 220.

[0052] Optionally, foam is provided between the front wheel fixing mechanism 2 and the front wheel 230 , between the main wheel fixing mechanism 3 and the main wheel 240 , and between the wing fixing mechanism 4 and the wing 220 , so as to prevent the aircraft transfer device 100 from damaging the aircraft during transportation.

[0053] like Figure 1 As shown, the aircraft transport device 100 further includes a pad 5, which is disposed on the side of the base 1. For example, two pads 5 are respectively disposed at the ends of the third support portion 13 and the fourth support portion 14. The top surface of the pad 5 is an inclined surface inclined from the base 1 to the ground. The main wheels 240 of the aircraft slide onto the base 1 through the pad 5, so as to avoid hoisting the aircraft when installing the aircraft to the aircraft transport device 100.

[0054] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the aircraft transport device 100 further includes a suspension structure 6, which is disposed on the base 1. For example, the suspension structure 6 is a lifting lug, and the lifting lugs are disposed at the four corners of the top surface of the base 1. The lifting rope 300 is connected to the lifting lug, so as to facilitate the lifting of the aircraft transport device 100 and the aircraft onto the conveying device.

[0055] Optionally, the positions of the main wheel fixing mechanism 3 and the wing fixing mechanism 4 on the base 1 are adjustable. For example, a plurality of connecting holes adapted to the main wheel fixing mechanism 3 and the wing fixing mechanism 4 are provided on the base 1 so that the aircraft transport device 100 can be adapted to a variety of aircraft models.

[0056] When the aircraft transfer device 100 of the present application is used, the wing 220 is removed from the fuselage 210, the fuselage 210 is pushed onto the aircraft transfer device 100, the front wheel 230 is raised, the front wheel 230 is locked by the front wheel fixing mechanism 2, the main wheel 240 is locked by the main wheel fixing mechanism 3, and the wing 220 is locked by the wing fixing mechanism 4. The aircraft transfer device 100 has a simple structure, is convenient for aircraft transfer, and saves aircraft transfer costs.

[0057] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail above. Specific examples are used herein to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application, and the description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the technical solution and core ideas of the present application. Therefore, changes or deformations made by those skilled in the art based on the ideas of the present application, the specific implementation methods and the scope of application of the present application, all belong to the scope of protection of the present application. In summary, the contents of this specification should not be construed as limiting the present application.

Claims

1. An aircraft transfer device, characterized in that: include: Pedestal; A front wheel fixing mechanism, disposed on the base, and used to lock the front wheel of the aircraft; A main wheel fixing mechanism, disposed on the base, and used to lock the main wheel of the aircraft; The wing fixing mechanism is arranged on the base, and the wing fixing mechanism is used to lock the wing of the aircraft.

2. The aircraft transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base comprises: a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion, wherein the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion are parallel to each other; a third supporting portion, one end of the third supporting portion being connected to the first supporting portion, and the other end of the third supporting portion being connected to the second supporting portion; A fourth supporting portion, one end of the fourth supporting portion is connected to the first supporting portion, the other end of the fourth supporting portion is connected to the second supporting portion, and the fourth supporting portion is parallel to the third supporting portion.

3. The aircraft transfer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The third supporting portion and the fourth supporting portion are both provided with a slide groove, and the slide groove is used to accommodate the main wheel of the aircraft.

4. The aircraft transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front wheel fixing mechanism comprises: A first support plate and a second support plate are both arranged on the base, and the accommodation space between the first support plate and the second support plate is used to accommodate the front wheel of the aircraft; A first limiting pin, disposed on the first supporting plate, the first limiting pin abutting against the front wheel of the aircraft; The second limiting pin is arranged on the second supporting plate, and the second limiting pin abuts against the front wheel of the aircraft.

5. The aircraft transfer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first limiting pin and the second positioning pin are used to raise the axis of the front wheel of the aircraft to a level higher than the axis of the main wheel of the aircraft.

6. The aircraft transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main wheel fixing mechanism comprises: A first locking block, disposed on the base, the first locking block is located on the main wheel of the aircraft close to the nose, and the first locking block abuts against the main wheel of the aircraft; The second locking block is arranged on the base, the second locking block is located on the main wheel of the aircraft close to the tail, and the second locking block abuts against the main wheel of the aircraft.

7. The aircraft transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wing fixing mechanism comprises: A first locking assembly, used to lock one end of the wing of the aircraft; The second locking assembly is used to lock the other end of the wing of the aircraft.

8. The aircraft transfer device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The number of the first locking assemblies is two, and the two first locking assemblies are respectively located on both sides of the front wheel fixing mechanism.

9. The aircraft transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a cushion block, which is arranged on the side of the base, and the top surface of the cushion block is an inclined surface.

10. The aircraft transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a suspension structure, which is arranged on the base.

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