A device and method for quickly installing a simulator electric cylinder

Abstract

This invention discloses a device and method for quickly installing a simulator electric cylinder, comprising three support adjustment modules, each including a pair of support adjustment units. Each support adjustment unit includes a support frame, a support platform at its top, and a transverse adjustment platform mounted on the support platform. A slide rail is arranged on the support platform, and the bottom of the transverse adjustment platform is mounted on the slide rail. A locking clamp for fixing the simulator electric cylinder is installed on the transverse adjustment platform via a longitudinal adjustment rod, the longitudinal adjustment rod being perpendicular to the transverse adjustment platform. Detachable fixing rods are provided on the outer and front sides of the support base, connecting adjacent support adjustment modules so that the first, second, and third support adjustment modules are connected as a whole, arranged in a triangular pattern. This device is simple to operate, saves time and effort, has high installation accuracy, and is highly safe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of aerospace manufacturing technology and relates to a device and method for quickly installing electric cylinders on a simulator. This method is mainly used for quickly installing six electric cylinders on a single simulator. Background Technology

[0002] In today's society, whether for military or civilian use, aircraft flight training simulators play a vital role in training flight crews. During the simulator integration and assembly process, the installation of the simulator's electric cylinders often poses a challenge for operators. The electric cylinders are a core supporting component of the simulator, and they are quite heavy (approximately 1 ton). They connect to the upper and lower hinges at both ends. During installation, the lower ends of the six electric cylinders must first be connected to the lower hinges, and then the six electric cylinders are arranged in a staggered pattern and supported by sleepers. Next, the upper platform is hoisted and suspended above. After stabilizing the upper platform by erecting support frames around it, a hand-operated hoist is used longitudinally, and a forklift is used laterally, adjusting the extension and retraction of the electric cylinders to align them with the upper hinges. However, in actual simulator electric cylinder assembly, due to space constraints, operators often have to repeatedly adjust the forklift position or even manually control the lateral position, resulting in low precision, low efficiency, and poor safety. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device and method for quickly installing simulator electric cylinders, which solves the problems of low precision, low efficiency and poor safety during simulator electric cylinder assembly.

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

[0005] A device for quickly installing a simulator electric cylinder includes a first support adjustment module, a second support adjustment module, and a third support adjustment module. The three support adjustment modules have identical structures, and each support adjustment module includes a pair of support adjustment units.

[0006] The support adjustment unit includes a support frame, and the bottom of the support frame of a pair of support adjustment units is fixed to both ends of the same support base; the outer surface of the support adjustment unit is perpendicular to the upper surface of the support base.

[0007] A support platform is set on top of the support adjustment unit, and a lateral adjustment platform is installed on the support platform. The lateral adjustment platforms on a pair of support adjustment units face opposite directions. A slide rail is arranged on the support platform, and the bottom of the lateral adjustment platform is mounted on the slide rail. The slide rail is arranged in the length direction of the outer side of the support adjustment unit. A locking clamp for fixing the simulator electric cylinder is installed on the lateral adjustment platform through a longitudinal adjustment rod. The longitudinal adjustment rod is perpendicular to the lateral adjustment platform.

[0008] The outer and front sides of the support base are equipped with detachable fixing rods. The fixing rods are used to connect adjacent support adjustment modules, so that the first support adjustment module, the second support adjustment module and the third support adjustment module are connected as a whole and arranged in a triangle.

[0009] Furthermore, the support base has an arc-shaped structure, so that the extended lines of the outer sides of a pair of support adjustment units form an angle of 45° to 60°.

[0010] Furthermore, the inner surface of the support adjustment unit is inclined, forming an angle of 60° to 70° with the support base.

[0011] Furthermore, the support and adjustment unit has a frame structure.

[0012] Furthermore, the angle between the lateral adjustment platform and the outer side of the support adjustment unit is 120° to 150°.

[0013] Furthermore, a lateral adjustment handwheel is installed on the support platform via a screw. The screw passes through the lateral adjustment platform, and the position of the lateral adjustment platform on the slide is adjusted by the lateral adjustment handwheel. The longitudinal adjustment rod is a screw, which is threadedly engaged with the lateral adjustment platform. A longitudinal adjustment handwheel is installed at its lower end, and the longitudinal distance between the locking clamp and the lateral adjustment platform is adjusted by the longitudinal adjustment handwheel.

[0014] Furthermore, the adjustment range of the lateral adjustment platform on the slide is 300-400mm; the maximum adjustment distance of the locking clamp relative to the lateral adjustment platform is 200-300mm.

[0015] Furthermore, rollers are installed at the bottom of the support base. The rollers are connected to the ground handwheel via a longitudinal adjusting screw. The height of the rollers is adjusted by the ground handwheel. When the device reaches the installation position, the rollers are moved upward off the ground by adjusting the ground handwheel. At this time, the bottom of the support base contacts the ground, thereby fixing the position of the support adjustment module.

[0016] A method for quickly installing simulator electric cylinders, wherein the simulator electric cylinders are grouped in pairs, and the lower hinges of each group of simulator electric cylinders are located on a common mounting base, for a total of three mounting bases; the method includes:

[0017] The first step is to move the first support adjustment module, the second support adjustment module, and the third support adjustment module to the installation position using rollers, so that each mounting base is located between adjacent support adjustment modules; then, the first support adjustment module, the second support adjustment module, and the third support adjustment module are connected and fixed into one unit using a fixing rod, and the rollers are lifted off the ground by adjusting the scaffold handwheels to fix the position of the entire device.

[0018] The second step is to use a lifting device to lift one simulator electric cylinder, connect the connecting lug at its lower end to the lower hinge on the mounting base, then open the locking clamp closest to the simulator electric cylinder to fix the simulator electric cylinder, and then release the lifting device; use the same method to fix the remaining simulator electric cylinders using other locking clamps respectively.

[0019] The third step is to hoist the upper platform support frame to the installation position after all the electric cylinders of the simulator are fixed. Then, use the hoisting device to lift the upper platform of the simulator to the upper platform support frame and use the upper platform support frame to support and position the upper platform of the simulator.

[0020] Fourth step: Adjust the position of the upper end of the simulator electric cylinder by using the longitudinal and lateral adjustment handwheels on each support adjustment unit, and rotate the upper connecting lug of the simulator electric cylinder to make it precisely connected with the upper hinge at the bottom of the upper platform; after all simulator electric cylinders are installed, remove the upper platform support frame and the first, second, and third support adjustment modules.

[0021] Furthermore, when installing simulator electric cylinders, simulator electric cylinders on the same support adjustment module cannot be installed simultaneously; they should be installed alternately with simulator electric cylinders on other support adjustment modules.

[0022] Compared with previous methods that used hand chain hoists and forklifts to control lateral and longitudinal positions, this invention offers higher precision, efficiency, and safety. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the traditional installation method for the electric cylinder in a simulator;

[0024] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the electric cylinder mounting device for the simulator;

[0025] Figure 3 This diagram illustrates a quick installation method for the electric cylinder in a simulator. Detailed Implementation

[0026] This method involves designing an integrated simulator electric cylinder installation fixture. During installation, the fixture is placed at the installation location, and then the lower ends of the six electric cylinders are connected to the lower hinge. The six electric cylinders are then placed on the fixture, which is equipped with stepless adjustment devices for both horizontal and vertical directions, eliminating the need for a hand chain hoist and forklift.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] See Figure 2The present invention provides a device for quickly installing a simulator electric cylinder, comprising a first support adjustment module, a second support adjustment module, and a third support adjustment module. The three support adjustment modules have identical structures, and each support adjustment module includes a pair of support adjustment units.

[0029] The support adjustment unit includes a support frame. The bottom of the support frame of a pair of support adjustment units is fixed to both ends of the same support base. The support base has an arc-shaped structure, so that the extended lines of the outer sides of the pair of support adjustment units form an angle of 45° to 60°. The outer side of the support adjustment unit is perpendicular to the upper surface of the support base, and the inner side of the support adjustment unit is a slope, forming an angle of 60° to 70° with the support base. The support adjustment unit has a frame structure.

[0030] A support platform is installed on top of the support adjustment unit, and a transverse adjustment platform is mounted on the support platform. The transverse adjustment platforms on a pair of support adjustment units face opposite directions, and the angle between the transverse adjustment platform and the outer side of the support adjustment unit is 120° to 150°. A slide rail is arranged on the support platform, and the bottom of the transverse adjustment platform is mounted on the slide rail. The slide rail is arranged along the length direction of the outer side of the support adjustment unit. A locking clamp for fixing the simulator's electric cylinder is installed on the transverse adjustment platform via a longitudinal adjustment rod, which is perpendicular to the transverse adjustment platform. A transverse adjustment handwheel is installed on the support platform via a screw, which passes through the transverse adjustment platform. The position of the transverse adjustment platform on the slide rail is adjusted by the transverse adjustment handwheel. The longitudinal adjustment rod is a screw, threadedly engaged with the transverse adjustment platform. A longitudinal adjustment handwheel is installed at its lower end, which adjusts the longitudinal distance between the locking clamp and the transverse adjustment platform. The adjustment range of the transverse adjustment platform on the slide rail is 300 to 400 mm; the maximum adjustment distance of the locking clamp relative to the transverse adjustment platform is 200 to 300 mm.

[0031] Rollers are installed at the bottom of the support base. The rollers are connected to the ground handwheel via a longitudinal adjusting screw. The height of the rollers is adjusted by the ground handwheel. When the device reaches the installation position, the rollers are moved upward off the ground by adjusting the ground handwheel. At this time, the bottom of the support base contacts the ground, thereby fixing the position of the support adjustment module.

[0032] The outer and front sides of the support base are equipped with detachable fixing rods. The fixing rods are used to connect adjacent support adjustment modules, so that the first support adjustment module, the second support adjustment module and the third support adjustment module are connected as a whole and arranged in a triangle.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] See Figure 2The six simulator electric cylinders are arranged in pairs, with the lower hinge of each pair located on a common mounting base, for a total of three mounting bases. The installation process of the six simulator electric cylinders using the device of this invention is as follows:

[0035] The first step is to move the first, second, and third support adjustment modules to the installation position using rollers, so that each mounting base is located between adjacent support adjustment modules. Then, the first, second, and third support adjustment modules are connected and fixed together using a fixing rod, and the rollers are lifted off the ground using a scaffold handwheel to fix the position of the entire device. Check whether the device connection is secure.

[0036] The second step is to use a lifting device to lift one simulator electric cylinder, connect the connecting lug at its lower end to the lower hinge on the mounting base, then open the locking clamp closest to the simulator electric cylinder to fix the simulator electric cylinder, and then release the lifting device; use the same method to fix the remaining simulator electric cylinders using other locking clamps respectively.

[0037] The third step is to hoist the upper platform support frame to the installation position after all the electric cylinders of the simulator are fixed. Then, use the hoisting device to lift the upper platform of the simulator to the upper platform support frame and use the upper platform support frame to support and position the upper platform of the simulator.

[0038] The fourth step is to adjust the position of the upper end of the simulator electric cylinder by using the longitudinal and lateral adjustment handwheels on each support adjustment unit, and rotate the upper connecting lug of the simulator electric cylinder to make it precisely connected to the upper hinge at the bottom of the upper platform.

[0039] After all the simulator electric cylinders are installed, remove the upper platform support frame and this device.

[0040] When installing simulator electric cylinders, simulator electric cylinders on the same support adjustment module should not be installed simultaneously, but should be installed alternately with simulator electric cylinders on other support adjustment modules.

Claims

1. A device for quickly installing a simulator electric cylinder, characterized in that, It includes a first support adjustment module, a second support adjustment module, and a third support adjustment module. The three support adjustment modules have the same structure, and each support adjustment module includes a pair of support adjustment units, wherein: The support adjustment unit includes a support frame. The bottom of the support frame of a pair of support adjustment units is fixed to both ends of the same support base. The outer side of the support adjustment unit is perpendicular to the upper surface of the support base. A support platform is set on top of the support adjustment unit, and a lateral adjustment platform is installed on the support platform. The lateral adjustment platforms on a pair of support adjustment units face opposite directions. A slide rail is arranged on the support platform, and the bottom of the lateral adjustment platform is mounted on the slide rail. The slide rail is arranged in the length direction of the outer side of the support adjustment unit. A locking clamp for fixing the simulator electric cylinder is installed on the lateral adjustment platform through a longitudinal adjustment rod. The longitudinal adjustment rod is perpendicular to the lateral adjustment platform. The outer and front sides of the support base are equipped with detachable fixing rods. The fixing rods are used to connect adjacent support adjustment modules, so that the first support adjustment module, the second support adjustment module and the third support adjustment module are connected as a whole and arranged in a triangle. A lateral adjustment handwheel is installed on the support platform via a screw. The screw passes through the lateral adjustment platform, and the position of the lateral adjustment platform on the slide is adjusted by the lateral adjustment handwheel. The longitudinal adjustment rod is a screw that is threaded to the lateral adjustment platform. A longitudinal adjustment handwheel is installed at its lower end, and the longitudinal distance between the locking clamp and the lateral adjustment platform is adjusted by the longitudinal adjustment handwheel. Rollers are installed at the bottom of the support base. The rollers are connected to the ground handwheel via a longitudinal adjusting screw. The height of the rollers is adjusted by the ground handwheel. When the device reaches the installation position, the rollers are moved upward off the ground by adjusting the ground handwheel. At this time, the bottom of the support base contacts the ground, thereby fixing the position of the support adjustment module.

2. The device for quickly installing a simulator electric cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support base has an arc-shaped structure, so that the extended lines of the outer sides of a pair of support adjustment units form an angle of 45° to 60°.

3. The device for quickly installing the simulator electric cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner surface of the support adjustment unit is inclined, forming an angle of 60° to 70° with the support base.

4. The device for quickly installing a simulator electric cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support and adjustment unit has a frame structure.

5. The device for quickly installing a simulator electric cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The angle between the lateral adjustment platform and the outer side of the support adjustment unit is 120° to 150°.

6. The device for quickly installing a simulator electric cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment range of the lateral adjustment platform on the slide is 300-400mm; the maximum adjustment distance of the locking clamp relative to the lateral adjustment platform is 200-300mm.

7. A method for quickly installing a simulator electric cylinder, characterized in that, The method is applied to the device for quickly installing simulator electric cylinders as described in claim 1, wherein the six simulator electric cylinders are grouped in pairs, and the lower hinges of each group of simulator electric cylinders are located on a common mounting base, for a total of three mounting bases; the method includes: The first step is to move the first support adjustment module, the second support adjustment module, and the third support adjustment module to the installation position using rollers, so that each mounting base is located between adjacent support adjustment modules; then, the first support adjustment module, the second support adjustment module, and the third support adjustment module are connected and fixed into one unit using a fixing rod, and the rollers are lifted off the ground by adjusting the scaffold handwheels to fix the position of the entire device. The second step is to use a lifting device to lift one simulator electric cylinder, connect the connecting lug at its lower end to the lower hinge on the mounting base, then open the locking clamp closest to the simulator electric cylinder to fix the simulator electric cylinder, and then release the lifting device; use the same method to fix the remaining simulator electric cylinders using other locking clamps respectively. The third step is to hoist the upper platform support frame to the installation position after all the electric cylinders of the simulator are fixed. Then, use the hoisting device to lift the upper platform of the simulator to the upper platform support frame and use the upper platform support frame to support and position the upper platform of the simulator. Fourth step: Adjust the position of the upper end of the simulator electric cylinder by using the longitudinal and lateral adjustment handwheels on each support adjustment unit, and rotate the upper connecting lug of the simulator electric cylinder to make it precisely connected with the upper hinge at the bottom of the upper platform; after all simulator electric cylinders are installed, remove the upper platform support frame and the first, second, and third support adjustment modules.

8. The method for quickly installing a simulator electric cylinder according to claim 7, characterized in that, When installing simulator electric cylinders, simulator electric cylinders on the same support adjustment module should not be installed simultaneously, but should be installed alternately with simulator electric cylinders on other support adjustment modules.

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