A method and automated tooling for swaging aircraft stop washers
By using specialized automated tools, the production of stop washers is automated through the use of rotary servo motors and telescopic motors. This solves the problems of low efficiency and safety hazards associated with manual production, and improves production quality and connection reliability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411744859.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-12-02
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the manufacturing method of aircraft locking washers mainly relies on manual operation, which is inefficient, has poor quality control, and poses safety hazards. It can easily damage the locking washers and nuts, and improper operation may lead to connection failure.
An automated casting tool was designed, including data acquisition, mechanical structure and digital control parts. It uses a rotary servo motor and a telescopic motor to realize the automated casting of stop washers, and uses a rotation sensor and a microcontroller to ensure the casting quality.
The automated manufacturing of locking washers has been achieved, improving manufacturing quality and operational safety, reducing labor intensity, and enhancing the reliability and safety of bolted connections.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to a method for manufacturing aircraft stop washers and a special tool for automated manufacturing, belonging to the field of aircraft assembly technology. Background Technology
[0002] Bolt anti-loosening is an indispensable and crucial part of aircraft assembly. Effective anti-loosening measures enhance the stability and reliability of aircraft assembly. Especially during high-speed flight, aerodynamic forces, elastic forces, and inertial forces generate self-excited vibrations. Under these conditions, all threaded connections are susceptible to loosening, necessitating the selection of appropriate anti-loosening measures. In the assembly and manufacturing of aerospace products, a large number of individual bolt connections with specific functions are unavoidable. Suitable anti-loosening methods must be selected for these connections. Typically, to prevent the failure of individual bolt connections, in addition to tightening to the specified torque, aerospace-grade locking washers are used to achieve an anti-loosening effect, thereby enhancing the reliability of aircraft connections and extending the aircraft's service life.
[0003] Aviation-grade locking washers are primarily used to prevent loosening of single bolt connections with specific functions. They are mainly used in products such as tie rods, conduit clamps, and grounding wire installations. Since bolts have specific functions, good anti-loosening performance can prevent accidents caused by connection failure. Locking washers are one of the most effective methods for preventing bolt loosening. Quality requirements include: the locating claw should fit tightly against the part, protruding ≥2mm from the part; the fixing claw should protrude >2mm from the nut; and the installation of the washer on the flange and the bending of the locating claw, or their limiting movement at the convex end, should prevent the washer from rotating towards the loosened side. Uneven force applied by the operator often leads to a lack of tight fit between the locating claw and the part, causing rotation and connection failure. Currently, locking washers are mainly made manually, using pliers to tap the locating claw downwards for positioning, and then simultaneously clamping the fixing claw and nut for fixation. This method is simple to operate and easy to learn. However, it is not allowed to repeat the operation after the first unsatisfactory process. Adjustment is prone to quality problems such as shearing or material movement, cracks and breakage in the bending parts. Therefore, manual casting is inefficient and has poor quality control. In addition, manual casting can easily damage the stop washer and nut. Improper operation during casting can also injure the operator and cause serious safety accidents. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The present invention provides on-site operators with a method for manufacturing aircraft locking washers to prevent loosening and a special tool for automated manufacturing, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the above-mentioned technical background.
[0005] The beneficial effects of this invention are:
[0006] An automated tool for manufacturing aircraft stop washers includes a data acquisition section, a mechanical structure section, and a digital control section. The data acquisition section mainly collects the rotation speed of the servo motor and feeds the data back to the digital control section to complete the control function. The mechanical structure section is the structural part of the invention, which supports the entire special device and completes the manufacturing of the stop washers. The digital control section is mainly used to realize the automatic manufacturing function of the stop washers.
[0007] like Figure 1 As shown, the mechanical structure consists of a main support body, bearings, a lead screw, a connecting block, a lead screw sleeve, a support shaft, symmetrical working blocks, a secondary support body, a telescopic motor, a rotary servo motor, a double-ended stud, and a lower working block. The main support body, bearings, lead screw, connecting block, lead screw sleeve, support shaft, and symmetrical working blocks complete the fabrication of the retaining washer fixing claw. The main support body is the primary support structure of this invention; the data acquisition section, mechanical structure section, and digital control section are all attached to the main support body. The outer ring of the bearing is interference-fitted with the main support body, and the inner ring of the bearing is interference-fitted with the lead screw, mainly ensuring smooth rotation of the lead screw within the hole on the main support body. The lead screw is the primary transmission structure of this invention; it is helically connected to the lead screw sleeve, which can drive the rotary servo motor... The rotation is transmitted to the lead screw sleeve: the rotation servo motor is the power part for the fixing claw of the stop washer in this invention. The screw output is transmitted through the lead screw, which is equipped with a rotation sensor to collect the output rotation of the rotation servo motor and feed it back to the microcontroller for processing; the lead screw sleeve is the receiving component of the screw drive in this invention. It is interference-fitted with the connecting block and can convert the rotation of the lead screw into the forward and backward movement of the connecting block, realizing the transmission from rotation to movement; the connecting block is the connecting component of this invention. It is interference-fitted with the support shaft and can convert the helical motion into linear motion; the support shaft connects the connecting block and the symmetrical working block to ensure that the symmetrical working block and the connecting block move synchronously; the symmetrical working block is the execution component of this invention, which is used to complete the fixing claw of the stop washer. The auxiliary support body, telescopic motor, double-ended stud, and lower working block complete the fabrication of the stop washer positioning claw. The auxiliary support body is the main support component for fabricating the stop washer positioning claw of this invention, used to support the mechanical structure and digital control parts. It is bolted to the main support body, fixing the auxiliary support body to the main support body. The telescopic motor is the power component for fabricating the stop washer positioning claw of this invention, using its telescopic movement to transmit linear output power. It has a threaded hole at its bottom for connection. The double-ended stud is the connecting component for fabricating the stop washer positioning claw, connecting the telescopic motor and the lower working block, and transmitting the linear power of the telescopic motor to the lower working block. The working block is the actuating component for fabricating the stop washer positioning claw of this invention, used to complete the fabrication of the stop washer positioning claw.
[0008] The digital control section consists of components such as a vertical cover plate, base, screws, extension button, retraction button, switch button, forward button, back button, reset button, microcontroller, power module, charging module, and controller. The vertical cover plate, base, and screws form the mechanical support structure for the digital control section, supporting the extension button, retraction button, switch button, forward button, back button, reset button, microcontroller, power module, charging module, and controller. Screws connect the vertical cover plate and base to prevent misalignment. The switch button and reset button enable and disable the stop washer setting device. The switch button controls the setting of the stop washer. The power supply is controlled to enable and disable the entire system. The reset button is used when the stop washer is completed or when a quality problem occurs during the process requiring temporary retraction. It can also be used for the initial power-on reset self-test of the stop washer making device. The extend and retract buttons are the control buttons for making the stop washer positioning claw. The extend button starts the making process, driving the telescopic motor to extend the operating rod, which in turn moves the double-ended stud and the lower working block to complete the making of the stop washer positioning claw. The retract button controls the retraction of the telescopic motor rod after the stop washer positioning claw making is completed, returning the telescopic motor rod to its original position. (The text also mentions forward and retract buttons, but these are not directly related to the main function.) The buttons are control buttons for the pressing of the stop washer fixing claw. The forward button controls the rotation servo motor to rotate clockwise, which drives the lead screw to rotate. The lead screw and lead screw sleeve generate relative motion, which in turn drives the support shaft and symmetrical working blocks to move forward, completing the pressing of the stop washer fixing claw. The retract button is used to control the rotation servo motor to rotate counterclockwise after the stop washer fixing claw is pressed, which in turn drives the symmetrical working blocks to move backward. The power module and charging module are the main electrical components of this invention. The power module is the power supply module of this device, which can store electrical energy and provide the required electrical energy for the entire system, supplying electrical energy to the telescopic motor, rotation servo motor, speed sensor, and single... The microcontroller and controller are the main control components of this invention. The charging module is used to complete the charging function of this invention and realize the charging of the power module. The microcontroller and controller are the main control components of this invention. They are used to realize the information processing and instruction transmission of this device. The microcontroller is the core processing component of this invention. It is used to receive and process the data collected by the rotation sensor, generate control instructions, and transmit the instructions to the controller. The controller is the control component of this invention. It is used to coordinate the release of signals from the microcontroller. When the rotation data of the rotation sensor reaches the maximum rotation number set by the microcontroller, the rotation servo motor stops rotating. At this time, the telescopic motor starts to operate and can automatically complete the molding of the stop washer positioning claw and the fixing claw.
[0009] The data acquisition section mainly collects the signals required for control. It consists of a rotation sensor and a microcontroller. The rotation sensor collects the rotation number of the servo motor and transmits the rotation number to the microcontroller via signal transmission. The microcontroller analyzes and processes the collected information and issues the required instructions.
[0010] A method for manufacturing aircraft locking washers, comprising the following steps:
[0011] Step 1: Take out the stop washer making device, check whether the device label is complete, whether the calibration date is within the validity period, and whether the appearance is intact;
[0012] Step 2: Press the switch button, and the power module will supply power to the entire stop washer making device to start the stop washer making device. Press the reset button to make the stop washer complete the self-test after the first power-on.
[0013] Step 3: Press the forward button. The microcontroller transmits the signal to the controller. The controller issues an instruction to drive the servo motor to rotate clockwise. This, in turn, drives the symmetrical working block to move forward through the lead screw, connecting block, lead screw sleeve, and support shaft. When the rotation sensor reaches the set number of rotations, it sends a signal back to the microcontroller. The microcontroller then transmits the signal to the controller. The controller issues an instruction to stop the servo motor, thus achieving the pressing of the retaining washer fixing claw.
[0014] Step 4: After completing Step 3, press the extend button. The microcontroller transmits a signal to the controller, which then sends an instruction to drive the telescopic motor to extend the working rod, causing the double-headed stud and the lower working block to move downwards, thereby striking the positioning claw of the stop washer.
[0015] Step 5: After completing Step 4, press the retraction button. The microcontroller will transmit a signal to the controller, which will then issue a command to drive the telescopic motor to retract the working rod, causing the double-headed stud and the lower working block to move upwards and return them to their original positions.
[0016] Step Six: After completing Step Five, press the rewind button. The microcontroller transmits a signal to the controller, which then sends a command to drive the servo motor to rotate counterclockwise. This, in turn, drives the symmetrical working block to rewind via the lead screw, connecting block, lead screw sleeve, and support shaft. When the rotation sensor reaches the set number of rotations, it sends a signal back to the microcontroller, which then transmits the signal to the controller. The controller then sends a command to stop the servo motor.
[0017] Step 7: After completing Step 6, press the reset button to ensure that the symmetrical working block and the lower working block are restored to their initial positions;
[0018] Step 8: After completing Step 7, return the stop washer making device to its original position for the next measurement.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are:
[0020] Analysis of existing methods for manufacturing stop washers reveals that traditional manual manufacturing methods are prone to damaging the bolt surface, and manual operation is extremely prone to manufacturing deviations, causing the lugs of the stop washer to bend repeatedly. This results in stop washers that do not meet aviation standards, where the lugs can only be bent once. Furthermore, human factors have a significant impact on the manufacturing quality of stop washers. These problems seriously affect the manufacturing quality of stop washers and the work efficiency of operators.
[0021] To address and avoid the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides an automated manufacturing device for aircraft stop washers. This device automates the manufacturing of stop washers, reducing the impact of human intervention on the quality of the manufacturing process. Furthermore, the use of a rotation sensor and microcontroller control ensures that the manufacturing meets the requirements in a single pass, eliminating the need for repeated bending of the stop washer lugs and avoiding violations of process regulations.
[0022] This automated stop washer making device has a simple structure, small size, and is easy to carry. It can be operated by a single person. The making process is achieved by using a rotary servo motor and a telescopic motor, which can reduce the operator's labor intensity, enhance the reliability and safety of bolt connections, and improve customer satisfaction. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the retaining washer;
[0024] Figure 2 Axonometric drawing of a device for making locking washers to prevent loosening of bolted connections;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a top view of a device for making locking washers to prevent loosening of bolted connections;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a front view of a device for making locking washers to prevent loosening of bolted connections;
[0027] Figure 5 This is a rear view of a device for making locking washers to prevent loosening of bolted connections.
[0028] In the diagram: 1 Main support body; 2 Bearing; 3 Lead screw; 4 Connecting block; 5 Lead screw sleeve; 6 Support shaft; 7 Symmetrical working block; 8 Vertical cover plate; 9 Base; 10 Screw; 11 Extend button; 12 Retract button; 13 Switch button; 14 Secondary support body; 15 Telescopic motor; 16 Rotation servo motor; 17 Rotation sensor; 18 Forward button; 19 Backward button; 20 Reset button; 21 Microcontroller; 22 Power module; 23 Charging module; 24 Controller; 25 Double-ended stud; 26 Lower working block. Detailed Implementation
[0029] Example 1:
[0030] An automated tool for manufacturing aircraft stop washers includes a data acquisition section, a mechanical structure section, and a digital control section. The data acquisition section mainly collects the rotation speed of the servo motor and feeds the data back to the digital control section to complete the control function. The mechanical structure section is the structural part of the invention, which supports the entire special device and completes the manufacturing of the stop washers. The digital control section is mainly used to realize the automatic manufacturing function of the stop washers.
[0031] Includes: main support body 1, bearing 2, lead screw 3, connecting block 4, lead screw sleeve 5, support shaft 6, symmetrical working block 7, vertical cover plate 8, base 9, screw 10, extend button 11, retract button 12, switch button 13, secondary support body 14, telescopic motor 15, rotation servo motor 16, rotation sensor 17, forward button 18, retract button 19, reset button 20, microcontroller 21, power module 22, charging module 23, controller 24, double-ended stud 25, and lower working block 26;
[0032] like Figure 1As shown, the mechanical structure consists of a main support body 1, bearing 2, lead screw 3, connecting block 4, lead screw sleeve 5, support shaft 6, symmetrical working block 7, secondary support body 14, telescopic motor 15, rotary servo motor 16, double-ended stud 25, and lower working block 26. The main support body 1, bearing 2, lead screw 3, connecting block 4, lead screw sleeve 5, support shaft 6, and symmetrical working block 7 complete the fabrication of the retaining washer fixing claw. The main support body 1 is the main support structure of this invention. The data acquisition part, mechanical structure part, and digital control part are all attached to the main support body 1. The outer ring of the bearing 2 is interference-fitted with the main support body 1, and the inner ring of the bearing 2 is interference-fitted with the lead screw 3, mainly to ensure that the lead screw 3 rotates smoothly in the hole on the main support body 1. The lead screw 3 is the main transmission structure of this invention. It is connected to the lead screw sleeve 5 by a screw, which can rotate the lead screw 3. The rotation of the servo motor 16 is transmitted to the lead screw sleeve 5: the servo motor 16 is the power part for the fixing claw of the stop washer in this invention. The helical output is transmitted through the lead screw 3, and a rotation sensor 17 is installed on it to collect the output rotation of the servo motor 16 and feed it back to the microcontroller 21 for processing; the lead screw sleeve 5 is the receiving component of the helical transmission in this invention. It is interference-fitted with the connecting block 4, which can convert the rotation of the lead screw 3 into the forward and backward movement of the connecting block 4, realizing the transmission from rotation to movement; the connecting block 4 is the connecting component of this invention. It is interference-fitted with the support shaft 6, which can convert the helical motion into linear motion; the support shaft 6 serves to connect the connecting block 4 and the symmetrical working block 7, ensuring that the symmetrical working block 7 and the connecting block 4 move synchronously; the symmetrical working block 7 is the execution component of this invention, which is used to complete the fixing claw of the stop washer. The auxiliary support body 14, telescopic motor 15, double-ended stud 25, and lower working block 26 complete the fabrication of the stop washer positioning claw. The auxiliary support body 14 is the main support component for fabricating the stop washer positioning claw of the present invention, used to support the mechanical structure and digital control parts. It is bolted to the main support body 1, fixing the auxiliary support body 14 to the main support body 1. The telescopic motor 15 is the power part for fabricating the stop washer positioning claw of the present invention, using its telescopic extension to transmit linear output power. It has a threaded hole at its bottom for connection. The double-ended stud 25 is the connecting component for fabricating the stop washer positioning claw, connecting the telescopic motor 15 and the lower working block 26, and transmitting the linear power of the telescopic motor 15 to the lower working block 26. The working block 26 is the execution component for fabricating the stop washer positioning claw of the present invention, used to complete the fabrication of the stop washer positioning claw.
[0033] The digital control section consists of components such as a vertical cover plate 8, a base 9, screws 10, an extension button 11, a retraction button 12, a switch button 13, a forward button 18, a back button 19, a reset button 20, a microcontroller 21, a power module 22, a charging module 23, and a controller 24. The vertical cover plate 8, base 9, and screws 10 form the mechanical support structure for the digital control section, supporting components such as the extension button 11, retraction button 12, switch button 13, forward button 18, back button 19, reset button 20, microcontroller 21, power module 22, charging module 23, and controller 24. The screws... 10 connects the vertical cover plate 8 and the base 9 to prevent misalignment. Switch button 13 and reset button 20 enable and reset the stop washer making device. Switch button 13 controls the power supply to the stop washer making process, allowing for power on / off of the entire system. Reset button 20 is used when the stop washer making is complete or when quality issues arise during the making process, requiring temporary retraction. It can also be used for the initial power-on reset self-test of the stop washer making device. Extension button 11 and retraction button 12 are control buttons for the stop washer positioning claw making process. Extension button 11 controls the stop washer positioning claw making process. The process begins when the telescopic motor 15 extends its operating lever, driving the double-ended stud 25 and the lower working block 26 to move, thus completing the setting of the stop washer positioning claw. The retraction button 12 controls the retraction of the telescopic motor 15 after the stop washer positioning claw is set, allowing the telescopic motor 15 to return to its original position. The forward button 18 and the retraction button 19 are the control buttons for setting the stop washer fixing claw. The forward button 18 controls the rotation servo motor 16 to rotate clockwise, which drives the lead screw 3 to rotate. The lead screw 3 and the lead screw sleeve 5 generate relative motion, which in turn drives the support shaft 6 and the symmetrical working block 7 to move forward. The movement completes the molding of the retaining washer fixing claw; the retraction button 19 is used to control the rotation servo motor 16 to rotate counterclockwise after the retaining washer fixing claw is completed, thereby driving the symmetrical working block 7 to retract and move; the power module 22 and the charging module 23 are the main power components of the present invention. The power module 22 is the power supply module of the device, which can store electricity and provide the required power to the entire system, supplying power to components such as the telescopic motor 15, the rotation servo motor 16, the rotation sensor 17, the microcontroller 21 and the controller 24; the charging module 23 is used to complete the charging function of the present invention and realize the charging of the power module 22.The microcontroller 21 and controller 24 are the main control components of this invention, used to realize information processing and instruction transmission of this device. The microcontroller 21 is the core processing component of this invention, used to receive and process data collected by the rotation sensor 17, generate control instructions, and transmit the instructions to the controller 24. The controller 24 is the control component of this invention, used to coordinate the issuance of signals from the microcontroller 21. When the rotation data of the rotation sensor 17 reaches the maximum rotation set by the microcontroller 21, the rotation servo motor 16 stops rotating, and at this time the telescopic motor 15 starts operating, which can automatically complete the molding of the stop washer positioning claw and the fixing claw.
[0034] The data acquisition section mainly acquires the signals required for control. It consists of a rotation sensor 17 and a microcontroller 21. The rotation sensor 17 acquires the rotation number of the servo motor 16 and transmits the rotation number to the microcontroller 21 via signal transmission. The microcontroller 21 analyzes and processes the acquired information and issues the required instructions.
[0035] Example 2:
[0036] A method for manufacturing aircraft locking washers, comprising the following steps:
[0037] Step 1: Take out the stop washer making device, check whether the device label is complete, whether the calibration date is within the validity period, and whether the appearance is intact;
[0038] Step 2: Press the switch button 13, and the power module 22 will supply power to the entire stop washer making device to start the stop washer making device. Press the reset button 20 to make the stop washer complete the self-test after the first power-on.
[0039] Step 3: Press the forward button 18. The microcontroller 21 transmits the signal to the controller 24. The controller 24 issues an instruction to drive the servo motor 16 to rotate clockwise. This, in turn, drives the symmetrical working block 7 to move forward through the lead screw 3, connecting block 4, lead screw sleeve 5, and support shaft 6. When the rotation sensor 17 reaches the set number of rotations, the signal is fed back to the microcontroller 21. The microcontroller 21 then transmits the signal to the controller 24. The controller 24 issues an instruction to stop the servo motor 16, thus realizing the pressing of the retaining washer fixing claw.
[0040] Step 4: After completing Step 3, press the extension button 11. The microcontroller 21 transmits the signal to the controller 24. The controller 24 issues an instruction to drive the telescopic motor 15 to extend the working rod, which drives the double-headed stud 25 and the lower working block 26 to move downward, thereby realizing the pressing of the positioning claw of the stop washer.
[0041] Step 5: After completing Step 4, press the retraction button 12. The microcontroller 21 transmits the signal to the controller 24. The controller 24 issues an instruction to drive the telescopic motor 15 to retract the working rod, which in turn drives the double-headed stud 25 and the lower working block 26 to move upward, restoring the double-headed stud 25 and the lower working block 26 to their original positions.
[0042] Step Six: After completing Step Five, press the rewind button 19. The microcontroller 21 transmits a signal to the controller 24. The controller 24 issues a command to drive the servo motor 16 to rotate counterclockwise, which in turn drives the symmetrical working block 7 to rewind through the lead screw 3, connecting block 4, lead screw sleeve 5 and support shaft 6. When the rotation sensor 17 reaches the set number of rotations, the signal is fed back to the microcontroller 21. The microcontroller 21 then transmits the signal to the controller 24, and the controller 24 issues a command to stop the servo motor 16.
[0043] Step 7: After completing Step 6, press the reset button 20 to ensure that the symmetrical working block 7 and the lower working block 26 are restored to their initial positions;
[0044] Step 8: After completing Step 7, return the stop washer making device to its original position for the next measurement.
Claims
1. A specialized tool for automated fabrication of aircraft stop washers, characterized in that, It includes a data acquisition section, a mechanical structure section, and a digital control section; The mechanical structure includes a main support body (1), bearing (2), lead screw (3), connecting block (4), lead screw sleeve (5), support shaft (6), symmetrical working block (7), secondary support body (14), telescopic motor (15), rotary servo motor (16), double-ended stud (25), and lower working block (26). The main support body (1), bearing (2), lead screw (3), connecting block (4), lead screw sleeve (5), support shaft (6), and symmetrical working block (7) complete the fabrication of the retaining washer fixing claw. The main support body (1) is the supporting structure. The data acquisition part, mechanical structure part, and digital control part are all attached to the main support body (1). The outer ring of the bearing (2) is interference-fitted with the main support body (1), and the inner ring of the bearing (2) is interference-fitted with the lead screw (3), which ensures that the lead screw (3) rotates smoothly in the hole on the main support body (1); the lead screw (3) and the lead screw sleeve (5) are connected by a screw; the screw output of the rotary servo motor (16) is transmitted through the lead screw (3), and a rotation sensor (17) is installed on it, which can collect the output rotation of the rotary servo motor (16) and feed it back to the microcontroller (21) for processing; the lead screw sleeve (5) is interference-fitted with the connecting block (4), which can convert the rotation of the lead screw (3) into the forward and backward movement of the connecting block (4), realizing the transmission from rotation to movement; the connecting block (4) is interference-fitted with the support shaft (6), which can convert the helical motion into linear motion; The auxiliary support body (14), telescopic motor (15), double-headed stud (25) and lower working block (26) complete the manufacturing of the positioning claw of the stop washer. The auxiliary support body (14) is bolted to the main support body (1) to fix the auxiliary support body (14) on the main support body (1). The digital control section consists of a vertical cover plate (8), a base (9), screws (10), an extension button (11), a retraction button (12), a switch button (13), a forward button (18), a back button (19), a reset button (20), a microcontroller (21), a power module (22), a charging module (23), and a controller (24). The vertical cover plate (8), base (9), and screws (10) form the mechanical support structure for the digital control section, supporting the extension button (11), retraction button (12), switch button (13), forward button (18), back button (19), and reset button (20). The system consists of a microcontroller (21), a power supply module (22), a charging module (23), and a controller (24). Screws (10) are used to connect the vertical cover plate (8) and the base (9) to prevent misalignment. Switch buttons (13) and reset buttons (20) enable and disable the stop washer making device. Switch button (13) controls the power supply to and from the stop washer making process, enabling power-on and power-off of the entire system. Extension buttons (11) and retraction buttons (12) control the stop washer positioning claw making process. Extension button (11) starts the stop washer positioning claw making process and drives it after startup. The telescopic motor (15) extends its operating rod, driving the double-headed stud (25) and the lower working block (26) to move, completing the pressing of the stop washer positioning claw; the retraction button (12) is used to control the retraction of the telescopic motor (15) after the pressing of the stop washer positioning claw is completed, so that the telescopic motor (15) telescopic rod returns to its original position; the forward button (18) and the retraction button (19) are the pressing control buttons for the stop washer fixing claw. The forward button (18) controls the rotation servo motor (16) to rotate clockwise. The rotation servo motor (16) drives the lead screw (3) to rotate. The lead screw (3) and the lead screw sleeve (5) generate relative motion, thereby driving the support The support shaft (6) and the symmetrical working block (7) move forward to complete the molding of the stop washer fixing claw; the retraction button (19) is used to control the rotation servo motor (16) to rotate counterclockwise after the stop washer fixing claw is completed, thereby driving the symmetrical working block (7) to move back; the power module (22) is the power supply module of this device, which can store electricity and provide the required power for the entire system, supplying the power to the telescopic motor (15), the rotation servo motor (16), the rotation sensor (17), the microcontroller (21) and the controller (24); the charging module (23) is used to complete the charging function and realize the charging of the power module (22); The data acquisition section includes a rotation sensor (17), which collects the rotation of the rotation servo motor (16) and transmits the rotation to the microcontroller (21) via signal transmission. The microcontroller (21) analyzes and processes the collected information and issues the required instructions. The telescopic motor (15) uses its telescopic extension to transmit linear output power. It has a threaded hole at the bottom for connection. The double-headed stud (25) is a connecting component made by the locking washer positioning claw, which realizes the connection between the telescopic motor (15) and the lower working block (26) and can transmit the linear power of the telescopic motor (15) to the lower working block (26). The support shaft (6) serves to connect the connecting block (4) and the symmetrical working block (7), ensuring that the symmetrical working block (7) and the connecting block (4) move synchronously.
2. The automated manufacturing tool for aircraft stop washers as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support shaft (6) serves to connect the connecting block (4) and the symmetrical working block (7), ensuring that the symmetrical working block (7) and the connecting block (4) move synchronously.
3. The automated manufacturing tool for aircraft stop washers as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The microcontroller (21) is used to receive and process the data collected by the rotation sensor (17), generate control commands, and transmit the commands to the controller (24). The controller (24) is a control component used to coordinate the release of signals from the microcontroller (21). When the rotation data of the rotation sensor (17) reaches the maximum rotation number set by the microcontroller (21), the rotation servo motor (16) stops rotating. At this time, the telescopic motor (15) starts to operate and can automatically complete the molding of the stop washer positioning claw and the fixed claw.
4. The automated manufacturing tool for aircraft stop washers as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The microcontroller (21) is used to receive and process the data collected by the rotation sensor (17), generate control commands, and transmit the commands to the controller (24). The controller (24) is a control component used to coordinate the release of signals from the microcontroller (21). When the rotation data of the rotation sensor (17) reaches the maximum rotation number set by the microcontroller (21), the rotation servo motor (16) stops rotating. At this time, the telescopic motor (15) starts to operate and can automatically complete the molding of the stop washer positioning claw and the fixed claw.
5. The automated manufacturing tool for aircraft stop washers as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The microcontroller (21) is used to receive and process the data collected by the rotation sensor (17), generate control commands, and transmit the commands to the controller (24). The controller (24) is a control component used to coordinate the release of signals from the microcontroller (21). When the rotation data of the rotation sensor (17) reaches the maximum rotation number set by the microcontroller (21), the rotation servo motor (16) stops rotating. At this time, the telescopic motor (15) starts to operate and can automatically complete the molding of the stop washer positioning claw and the fixed claw.
6. A method for manufacturing an automated special tool for manufacturing aircraft stop washers according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The steps are as follows: Step 1: Take out the stop washer making device, check whether the device label is complete, whether the calibration date is within the validity period, and whether the appearance is intact; Step 2: Press the switch button (13), the power module (22) will supply power to the entire stop washer making device, start the stop washer making device, press the reset button (20) to make the stop washer complete the self-test after the first start-up; Step 3: Press the forward button (18), the microcontroller (21) transmits the signal to the controller (24), the controller (24) issues an instruction to drive the rotation servo motor (16) to rotate clockwise, and then drive the symmetrical working block (7) to move forward through the lead screw (3), connecting block (4), lead screw sleeve (5) and support shaft (6). When the rotation sensor (17) reaches the set number of rotations, the signal is fed back to the microcontroller (21), and then the microcontroller (21) transmits the signal to the controller (24), the controller (24) issues an instruction to stop the rotation servo motor (16) from working, and realizes the pressing of the stop washer fixing claw; Step 4: After completing Step 3, press the extension button (11), the microcontroller (21) transmits the signal to the controller (24), the controller (24) issues an instruction to drive the telescopic motor (15) to extend the working rod, and drive the double-headed stud (25) and the lower working block (26) to move downward, so as to realize the positioning claw of the stop washer; Step 5: After completing Step 4, press the retraction button (12). The microcontroller (21) transmits the signal to the controller (24). The controller (24) issues an instruction to drive the telescopic motor (15) to retract the working rod, which drives the double-headed stud (25) and the lower working block (26) to move upward, and restores the double-headed stud (25) and the lower working block (26) to their original positions. Step 6: After completing Step 5, press the back button (19). The microcontroller (21) transmits the signal to the controller (24). The controller (24) issues an instruction to drive the rotation servo motor (16) to rotate counterclockwise. Then, through the lead screw (3), connecting block (4), lead screw sleeve (5) and support shaft (6), the symmetrical working block (7) is driven to move back. When the rotation sensor (17) reaches the set number of rotations, the signal is fed back to the microcontroller (21). Then, the microcontroller (21) transmits the signal to the controller (24). The controller (24) issues an instruction to stop the rotation servo motor (16). Step 7: After completing Step 6, press the reset button (20) to ensure that the symmetrical working block (7) and the lower working block (26) are restored to their initial positions; Step 8: After completing Step 7, return the stop washer making device to its original position for the next measurement.
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