Pipeline model for mounting guide pipe at butt joint part of airplane and mounting method

The pipeline model with telescopic connections and quick-release mechanisms addresses duct misalignment issues, enhancing installation efficiency and quality by facilitating smooth docking and reducing rework in aircraft duct installations.

CN119190395APending Publication Date: 2024-12-27SHAANXI AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
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Application Number
CN202411400814.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-09
Publication Date
2024-12-27

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Technical Problem

The installation of aircraft ducts often faces issues with misalignment and difficulty in docking due to limited space, leading to increased manufacturing cycles, high costs, and reduced efficiency and quality.

Method used

A pipeline model comprising a connecting plate assembly, positioning sleeve assembly, and positioning rod assembly is used to facilitate smooth docking of ducts at aircraft wing docking positions, utilizing telescopic movements and quick-release connections for easy assembly and disassembly.

Benefits of technology

The model enables efficient and high-quality duct installation by ensuring proper alignment and reducing the need for re-sampling, thereby improving installation efficiency and quality.

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of aviation structures, and particularly relates to a pipeline model for installing guide pipes at the butt joint position of an airplane and an installation method. The tool is simple in structure and convenient to disassemble and assemble, adopts a quick-release connection mode with a butt joint surface, is convenient to disassemble and operate, has better manufacturability, can realize smooth butt joint and installation of conduits at butt joint parts of parts, solves the problem that the conduits cannot be subjected to butt joint and installation due to incoordination, avoids the problem of resampling and manufacturing of the conduits, reduces the rework rate of the conduits, and improves the production efficiency. Advanced commissioning and delivery of the conduit are achieved, and the conduit installation efficiency and assembly quality are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of aviation structures, and in particular relates to a pipeline model and an installation method for installing a conduit at a docking position of an aircraft. Background Art

[0002] Aircraft ducts are non-airframe structural parts of aircraft. The installation of ducts is carried out after the aircraft structural parts and other system sub-components are assembled. In the process of aircraft duct installation, there are often problems with duct installation coordination, that is, the duct direction does not match the position of its fixed point, the gap between the surrounding structural parts and system parts is small, and the ducts cannot be docked and installed. In particular, the above problems often occur after the duct is installed at the docking part of the aircraft. When the duct installation is not coordinated, in order to meet the duct installation requirements, the duct needs to be re-sampled according to the actual situation of the installed parts around the duct. The sampling of ducts on the machine is limited by space, and it is difficult to take samples. The manufacturing cycle is long, the stability is poor, the cost is high, and it affects the efficiency and quality of duct installation. Summary of the invention

[0003] Technical problem solved by the present invention: The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and is designed to provide a pipeline model for installing the duct at the docking part of an aircraft wing in response to the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art. Its purpose is to enable the duct at the docking part of the wing to be smoothly docked and installed, avoid duct sampling, and improve the duct installation efficiency and assembly quality.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention:

[0005] On the one hand, the present invention provides a pipeline model for a ball-shaped pipe opening, the pipeline model for a ball-shaped pipe opening comprising: a connecting plate assembly 1, a positioning sleeve assembly 2, a positioning pin 3, and a positioning rod assembly 4;

[0006] The connecting plate assembly 1 includes a connecting plate 1a;

[0007] The positioning pin 3 is used to control the extension and contraction amount of the positioning rod assembly 4 relative to the positioning sleeve assembly 2; the positioning sleeve assembly 2 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 1a in the connecting plate assembly 1;

[0008] The positioning rod assembly 4 includes a positioning rod 4a, which has a ball-shaped appearance and functions to position the bell mouth of the catheter to be docked.

[0009] Furthermore,

[0010] The connecting plate assembly 1 also includes three connecting pins 1b, three docking hole protection bushings 1c, and three handle nuts 1d;

[0011] The positioning sleeve assembly 2 includes a sleeve 2a and four fixing screws 2b;

[0012] The positioning rod assembly 4 also includes three connecting bolts 4b.

[0013] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a method for installing a pipeline model for a spherical pipe orifice, the method is implemented using the pipeline model, and the method comprises:

[0014] After the wing component 1 is processed on the butt joint surface, a pipe model for a ball-shaped pipe opening is installed, and the pipe model is fixed on the wing butt joint surface through a connecting plate 1a, a connecting pin 1b, a butt joint hole protection bushing 1c, and a handle nut 1d;

[0015] The end of the positioning rod 4a is in the shape of a ball head, simulating the ball head of the catheter on the wing component 2. The connecting bolt 4b is used to fix the flare of the catheter of the wing component 1 to the ball head and flange on the positioning rod 4a to simulate the docking state of the catheter. After the position of the pipe mouth is fixed, the direction of the catheter is adjusted to make the clearance with the surrounding structure and system reach the optimal state. Then, the catheter is fixed to the fixed bracket and the clamp to complete the positioning and installation of the catheter on the wing component 1.

[0016] Furthermore, the method further comprises:

[0017] The positioning rod 4a can telescopically move along the shaft sleeve 2a to ensure that the pipeline model is easy to disassemble. The telescopic amount is controlled by the positioning pin 3. The positioning rod 4a and the shaft sleeve 2a are provided with mounting holes for the positioning pin 3. The positioning pin 3 is installed to place the positioning rod 4a in the theoretical position.

[0018] In a third aspect, the present invention further provides a pipeline model for a trumpet-shaped pipe opening, the pipeline model for a trumpet-shaped pipe opening comprising: a connecting plate assembly 5, a positioning assembly 6;

[0019] The connecting plate assembly 5 includes a connecting plate 5a, three connecting pins 5b, and three handle nuts 5c;

[0020] The positioning assembly 6 includes a positioning rod 6a, a positioning pin 6b, and three connecting pins 6c. The positioning rod 6a is trumpet-shaped and functions to position the catheter ball head to be connected.

[0021] In a fourth aspect, the present invention further provides a method for installing a pipeline model for a trumpet-shaped pipe mouth, the method being implemented using the pipeline model, the method comprising:

[0022] After the wing component 2 is processed on the butt joint surface, a pipe model for the trumpet-shaped pipe opening is installed, and the pipe model is fixed on the wing butt joint surface through a connecting plate 5a, a connecting pin 5b, and a handle nut 5c;

[0023] The end of the positioning rod 6a is trumpet-shaped, which is consistent with the trumpet mouth of the product duct, and can simulate the trumpet mouth of the duct on the wing component 1. The ball head of the duct of the wing component 2 is fixed to the trumpet mouth and flange on the positioning rod 6a with connecting bolts 6c to simulate the duct docking state. After the pipe mouth position is fixed, the direction of the duct is adjusted to make the gap with the surrounding structure and system reach the optimal state. Then, the duct is fixed to the fixed bracket and the clamp to complete the positioning and installation of the duct on the wing component 2.

[0024] Furthermore, the method further comprises:

[0025] The positioning rod 6a can perform axial telescopic movement along the shaft sleeve hole on the connecting plate 5a to ensure convenient disassembly of the pipeline model. The telescopic amount is controlled by the positioning pin 6b. The connecting plate 5a is provided with a mounting hole for the positioning pin 6b. The positioning pin 6b is installed to place the positioning rod 6a in a theoretical position.

[0026] In a fifth aspect, the present invention also provides an installation method for installing a duct at an aircraft docking location. After the docking surfaces of wing components 1 and wing components 2 are processed respectively, a pipeline model for a ball-shaped pipe opening and a pipeline model for a trumpet-shaped pipe opening are used to simulate the docking state of the pipe opening. The direction of the duct is adjusted according to the positioning rod assembly 4 and the positioning assembly 6 on the pipeline model to simulate the docking state of the duct. The position of the pipe opening is controlled to ensure the clearance requirements with the surrounding structures and system parts. After the wings are docked, the pipeline can be smoothly docked and installed.

[0027] The present invention provides a pipeline model for installing a catheter at a docking position, which has a simple structure, adopts a quick-release connection with a docking surface, is easy to disassemble and assemble, has good processability, can realize smooth docking installation of catheters at the docking position of components, reduces the incoordination rate of catheter installation, and improves the installation efficiency and quality of aircraft catheters. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the product catheter docking;

[0029] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the tool of the present invention;

[0030] Among them: 1a connecting plate, 1b connecting pin, 1c bushing, 1d handle nut; 2a shaft sleeve, 2b fixing screw; 3 positioning pin; 4a positioning rod, 4b connecting bolt.

[0031] 5a connecting plate, 5b connecting pin, 5c handle nut, 6a positioning rod, 6b positioning pin, 6c connecting pin.

[0032] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the parts of the present invention: connecting plate 1a;

[0033] Figure 4It is a schematic diagram of the parts of the present invention: bushing 1c;

[0034] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the parts of the present invention: handle nut 1d;

[0035] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the parts of the present invention: the sleeve 2a;

[0036] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the parts of the present invention: positioning rod 4a;

[0037] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of a top view of the tool of the present invention when in use;

[0038] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the installation of the tool of the present invention and the opposite connecting surface of the wing;

[0039] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of parts of the present invention: connecting plate 5a. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following will further describe in detail a pipeline model for installing a catheter at a docking position of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0041] The wing of an aircraft is divided into two parts, wing part 1 and wing part 2. The ducts need to be installed on wing parts 1 and 2 respectively. After the two wing parts are butted, the ducts are butted through flanges (see Figure 1 ), this patented tool can achieve smooth docking of the catheter, and the specific implementation method is as follows:

[0042] According to the attached Figure 8 , 9 As shown, after the wing component 1 is processed on the butt joint surface, the pipeline mold 1 is installed, and the pipeline model is fixed on the wing butt joint surface through the connecting plate 1a, connecting pin 1b, butt joint hole protection bushing 1c, and handle nut 1d. Fig. 9 In the A and BB sections, the positioning rod 4a can move telescopically along the shaft sleeve 2a to ensure that the pipeline model is easy to disassemble and has good processability. The telescopic amount is controlled by the positioning pin 3. The positioning rod 4a and the shaft sleeve 2a are provided with mounting holes for the positioning pin 3. The positioning pin 3 is installed to place the positioning rod 4a in the theoretical position. The structural form of the positioning rod 4a is as follows Figure 7 As shown, the end is in the shape of a ball head, which can simulate the ball head of the conduit on component 2. The bell mouth of the conduit of component 1 is fixed with the ball head and flange on the positioning rod 4a by connecting bolts 4b to simulate the conduit docking state. After the position of the pipe mouth is fixed, the direction of the conduit is adjusted to achieve the optimal state with the surrounding structure and system gap. Then the conduit is fixed with the fixing bracket and clamp to complete the positioning installation of the conduit on component 1.

[0043] According to the attached Figure 8As shown in FIG. 1 , after the wing component 2 is processed on the butt joint surface, the pipeline model 2 is installed, and the pipeline model is fixed on the wing butt joint surface through the connecting plate 5a, the connecting pin 5b, and the handle nut 5c. Figure 2 The positioning rod 6a can perform axial telescopic movement along the shaft sleeve hole on 5a to ensure that the pipeline model is easy to disassemble and has good processability. The telescopic amount is controlled by the positioning pin 6b. The mounting hole of the positioning pin 6b is set on 5a. The positioning pin 6b is installed to put the positioning rod 6a in the theoretical position. The end of the positioning rod 6a is trumpet-shaped, which is consistent with the trumpet of the product conduit and can simulate the trumpet of the conduit on component 1. Use the connecting bolt 6c to fix the ball head of the conduit of component 2 to the trumpet and flange on the positioning rod 6a to simulate the docking state of the conduit. After the position of the pipe mouth is fixed, adjust the direction of the conduit so that the gap between it and the surrounding structure and system reaches the optimal state, and then fix the conduit to the fixed bracket and clamp to complete the positioning and installation of the conduit on component 2.

[0044] Use pipeline models 1 and 2 to locate the position of the conduit orifice and fix the conduit, simulate the conduit docking state, and when component 1 and component 2 are docked, the conduit at this docking position can be smoothly docked and installed. This solves the problem of inability to dock and install due to incoordination of the conduits, and improves the conduit installation efficiency and assembly quality.

[0045] This pipeline model has a simple structure and adopts an integral structure. The pipeline model is fixed by the docking bolt holes on the docking surface. The pipeline model is used to simulate the docking state of the catheter and locate the position of the pipe port. The pipeline model has a simple structure and is easy to operate. The present invention sets a pipeline model on each wing docking component, and each component uses the pipeline model to locate the docking pipe port position based on the docking surface. When the wings are docked, the catheter can be docked smoothly.

[0046] like Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the product duct docking position. The spherical pipe opening and the trumpet-shaped pipe opening are fixed to the duct docking by flanges and fixing bolts.

[0047] like Figure 2 A pipeline model is provided as shown, and the pipeline model is set at 2 locations. The pipeline model is used to simulate the catheter docking state in the assembly stage of component 1 and component 2, respectively, to complete the positioning and installation of the catheter in each component. The structure of the pipeline model 1 includes a connecting plate assembly 1, a positioning sleeve assembly 2, a positioning pin 3, and a positioning rod assembly 4; the structure of the pipeline model 2 includes a connecting plate assembly 5 and a positioning assembly 6.

[0048] The connecting plate assembly 1 includes a connecting plate 1a ( Figure 3 )、3 connecting pins 1b、3 docking hole protection bushings 1c( Figure 4 )、3 handle nuts 1d( Figure 5 );

[0049] The positioning sleeve assembly 2 includes a sleeve 2a ( Figure 6 ), 4 fixing screws 2b;

[0050] The positioning pin 3 is used to control the telescopic amount of the positioning rod assembly 4 relative to the positioning sleeve assembly 2; the positioning sleeve assembly 2 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 1a in the connecting plate assembly 1.

[0051] The positioning rod assembly 4 includes a positioning rod 4a (such as Figure 7 As shown, its shape is a ball head, which is used to position the bell mouth of the conduit), 3 connecting bolts 4b ( Fig. 9 section view).

[0052] The connecting plate assembly 5 includes a connecting plate 5a ( Fig.10 ), 3 connecting pins 5b, 3 handle nuts 5c;

[0053] The positioning assembly 6 includes a positioning rod 6a (which is trumpet-shaped and functions to position the catheter ball head), a positioning pin 6b, and three connecting pins 6c.

[0054] After the butt joint surfaces of wing parts 1 and 2 are processed, use the butt joint holes to install pipeline models 1 and 2 (see Figure 8 , Fig. 9 ), use the pipeline model to simulate the pipe opening docking state, adjust the direction of the duct according to the positioning rod assembly 4 and positioning assembly 6 on the pipeline model, simulate the duct docking state, control the position of the pipe opening, and ensure the clearance requirements with the surrounding structure and system parts. After the wing docking, the pipeline can be docked and installed smoothly.

[0055] The structural forms of Model 1 and Model 2 are roughly the same. To ensure that the size of the positioning nozzle of the pipeline model is consistent with the docking surface, the shapes of the connecting plates 1a and 5a in Model 1 and Model 2 are different. The rest of the structural forms are roughly the same.

[0056] A pipeline model for catheter installation of the present invention specifically relates to a catheter positioning and installation device at an aircraft docking position, which has a simple structure and is easy to disassemble and assemble. It adopts a quick-release connection with the docking surface, is easy to disassemble and assemble, and is easy to operate. It has good processability and can achieve smooth docking and installation of catheters at the docking position of components, solves the problem of being unable to dock and install due to incoordination of the catheters, avoids the problem of resampling and manufacturing of the catheters, reduces the rework rate of the catheters, achieves early production and delivery of the catheters, and improves the installation efficiency and assembly quality of the catheters.

Claims

1. A pipeline model for a spherical nozzle, characterized in that: The pipeline model for a ball-shaped pipe opening comprises: a connecting plate assembly (1), a positioning sleeve assembly (2), a positioning pin (3), and a positioning rod assembly (4); The connecting plate assembly (1) comprises a connecting plate (1a); The positioning pin (3) is used to control the extension and contraction amount of the positioning rod assembly (4) relative to the positioning shaft sleeve assembly (2); the positioning shaft sleeve assembly (2) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (1a) in the connecting plate assembly (1); The positioning rod assembly (4) comprises a positioning rod (4a), which has a ball-shaped appearance and functions to position the bell mouth of the catheter to be docked.

2. A pipeline model for a spherical nozzle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting plate assembly (1) further comprises three connecting pins (1b), three docking hole protection bushings (1c), and three handle nuts (1d); The positioning sleeve assembly (2) comprises a sleeve (2a) and four fixing screws (2b); The positioning rod assembly (4) also includes three connecting bolts (4b).

3. A method for installing a pipeline model for a spherical nozzle, characterized in that: The method is implemented using a pipeline model as described in any one of claims 1 to 2, and the method comprises: After the butt joint surface of the wing component (1) is processed, a pipeline model for a ball-shaped pipe opening is installed, and the pipeline model is fixed on the butt joint surface of the wing through a connecting plate (1a), a connecting pin (1b), a butt joint hole protection bushing (1c), and a handle nut (1d); The end of the positioning rod (4a) is shaped like a ball head, simulating the ball head of the conduit on the wing component (2). The connecting bolts (4b) are used to fix the bell mouth of the conduit of the wing component (1) to the ball head and flange on the positioning rod (4a), simulating the conduit docking state. After the position of the pipe mouth is fixed, the direction of the conduit is adjusted so that the gap between it and the surrounding structure and system reaches the optimal state. Then, the conduit is fixed to the fixing bracket and the clamp, completing the positioning installation of the conduit on the wing component (1).

4. The installation method for installing a conduit at an aircraft docking location according to claim 3, characterized in that: The method further comprises: The positioning rod (4a) can move telescopically along the shaft sleeve (2a) to ensure that the pipeline model can be easily disassembled. The telescopic amount is controlled by the positioning pin (3). The positioning rod (4a) and the shaft sleeve (2a) are provided with mounting holes for the positioning pin (3). The positioning pin (3) is installed so that the positioning rod (4a) is in a theoretical position.

5. A pipeline model for a trumpet-shaped pipe mouth, characterized in that: The pipeline model for the trumpet-shaped pipe opening comprises: a connecting plate component (5) and a positioning component (6); The connecting plate assembly (5) comprises a connecting plate (5a), three connecting pins (5b), and three handle nuts (5c); The positioning assembly (6) comprises a positioning rod (6a), a positioning pin (6b), and three connecting pins (6c). The positioning rod (6a) is trumpet-shaped and functions to position the catheter ball head to be connected.

6. A method for installing a pipeline model for a trumpet-shaped pipe mouth, characterized in that: The method is implemented using the pipeline model as claimed in claim 5, and the method comprises: After the butt joint surface of the wing component (2) is processed, a pipe model for a trumpet-shaped pipe opening is installed, and the pipe model is fixed on the butt joint surface of the wing through a connecting plate (5a), a connecting pin (5b) and a handle nut (5c); The end of the positioning rod (6a) is trumpet-shaped, consistent with the trumpet mouth of the product duct, and can simulate the trumpet mouth of the duct on the wing component (1). The ball head of the duct of the wing component (2) is fixed to the trumpet mouth and flange on the positioning rod (6a) by connecting bolts (6c) to simulate the duct docking state. After the pipe mouth position is fixed, the direction of the duct is adjusted to achieve the optimal state with the surrounding structure and system gap. Then, the duct is fixed to the fixing bracket and the clamp to complete the positioning installation of the duct on the wing component (2).

7. The method for installing a pipeline model for a trumpet-shaped pipe opening according to claim 6, characterized in that: The method further comprises: The positioning rod (6a) can perform axial telescopic movement along the shaft sleeve hole on the connecting plate (5a) to ensure that the pipeline model can be easily disassembled. The telescopic amount is controlled by the positioning pin (6b). A mounting hole for the positioning pin (6b) is provided on the connecting plate (5a). The positioning pin (6b) is installed to place the positioning rod (6a) in a theoretical position.

8. A method for installing a conduit at an aircraft docking location, characterized in that: After the wing components (1) and (2) have been processed on the butt joint surfaces, a pipeline model for a ball-shaped pipe opening and a pipeline model for a trumpet-shaped pipe opening are used to simulate the butt joint state of the pipe openings. The direction of the conduit is adjusted according to the positioning rod assembly (4) and the positioning assembly (6) on the pipeline model to simulate the butt joint state of the conduit. The position of the pipe opening is controlled to ensure the clearance requirements between the pipe opening and the surrounding structures and system parts. After the wings are butt jointed, the pipelines can be butt jointed and installed smoothly.