Modularized aviation communication signal lamp

Abstract

The invention relates to a modularized aviation communication signal lamp, and belongs to the technical field of communication signal lamps. The signal lamp is of a modular structure and comprises a support module, a light source module, an intelligent beating and sending device module, a manual beating and sending device module and a control module, the manual beating and sending device module, the light source module and the control module are all integrally installed in the support module, all the modules are connected through cables, and communication and control of current and signals are achieved. The signal lamp is integrally designed in a modularized manner, and is high in replaceability, simple in fault positioning and short in maintenance period; the technical problems that in the prior art, a communication signal lamp is fixed in structure and poor in replaceability, fault positioning and timely replacement cannot be simply carried out when a fault occurs, the maintenance period is long, and the overall system freedom degree is poor are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a modular aviation communication signal lamp, belonging to the technical field of communication signal lamps. Background Art

[0002] Visible light communication technology uses visible light bands for communication and has the advantages of high speed, low power consumption, and safety. It is suitable for short-distance communication between ships and shores and between ships.

[0003] In the prior art, most communication signal lights have fixed structures and poor replaceability. When a fault occurs, the fault cannot be easily located or replaced in time. The maintenance cycle is long and the overall system has poor freedom. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a modular aviation communication signal light to solve the technical problems of the existing communication signal lights, such as poor replaceability, difficulty in fault location and long maintenance cycle.

[0005] To achieve the purpose of the present invention, the following technical solutions are provided.

[0006] A modular aviation communication signal light, which has a modular structure and includes a bracket module, a light source module, an intelligent transmitter module, a manual transmitter module and a control module. The manual transmitter module, the light source module and the control module are all integrated and installed in the bracket module. The modules are connected by cables to achieve connectivity and control of current and signals.

[0007] The main structure of the bracket module is the supporting structure, which is divided into the upper part, the middle part and the lower part. The upper part is a groove structure for placing the light source module, and the specific shape and size are adapted to the appearance of the light source module; the middle part is provided with an orientation locking component; the lower part is an externally closed hollow structure, on which a switchable panel is provided, which is used to place the manual transmitter module and the control module.

[0008] Pitch locking components are provided on the opposite side walls of the groove structure on the upper part of the supporting structure to control the pitch angle and fix the connection of the light source module.

[0009] Furthermore, the pitch locking assembly includes two pairs of support ear shafts, two pairs of hexagonal bolts and two pairs of plum handles. The two pairs of support ear shafts are installed on the inner side walls opposite to each other of the groove structure and have the same height. One end of the hexagonal bolt is located on the outer side wall of the groove structure, and the other end passes through the side wall and extends into the inner side of the groove structure and penetrates from the middle of the support ear shaft. The hexagonal bolt head is stuck in the support ear shaft; the plum handle is installed on one end of the hexagonal bolt located on the outer side wall to lock the hexagonal bolt from the outside. The outward pulling force on the left and right sides locks the pitch angle.

[0010] Furthermore, an azimuth locking assembly is provided in the middle of the supporting structure, including an azimuth rotating shaft, a plum blossom bolt, a fastening plate and an azimuth supporting shaft. The azimuth supporting shaft is located at the center of the middle of the supporting structure, the azimuth rotating shaft is located outside the azimuth supporting shaft, and the fastening plate is located between the azimuth rotating shaft and the azimuth supporting shaft; a threaded hole is provided in the radial direction of the azimuth rotating shaft, and the plum blossom bolt passes through the threaded hole on the azimuth rotating shaft to push the fastening plate to lock the azimuth supporting shaft to achieve azimuth locking.

[0011] Furthermore, in order to prevent the supporting structure from falling off up and down, upper and lower anti-falling components are provided. Through holes are correspondingly provided at the upper, middle and lower parts of the supporting structure. The top of the anti-falling bolt is located at the bottom end of the upper part of the supporting structure, and the azimuth support shaft passes through the middle part of the supporting structure. The bottom end of the anti-falling bolt extends into the top end of the lower part of the supporting structure. The bottom end of the anti-falling bolt is adjusted to the appropriate spacing with a gasket and then locked with a nut.

[0012] Furthermore, a pitch zero position pin is provided on the pitch locking assembly of the supporting structure; and an azimuth zero position pin is also provided on the azimuth locking assembly.

[0013] The smart transmitter module includes a smart transmitter. The smart transmitter is an existing product in the field of aviation communication signal lights, such as a three-proof tablet. The smart transmitter is used for internal programming to realize message input, transcoding and sending, and has the functions of message storage and query. It is directly connected to the manual transmitter module through connectors and cables, and can be disassembled and replaced at any time.

[0014] The manual transmitter module is an existing product in the field of aviation communication signal lights. It is a sealed structure as a whole, installed in the inner space below the bracket module and covered by a panel. The control buttons protrude from the through holes on the panel for easy operation; the entire module can be replaced after opening the panel.

[0015] The control buttons on the manual transmitter module include a switch button, a switching button for switching between the manual transmitter and the intelligent transmitter, and a sending button, which are connected to the intelligent transmitter through connectors and cables.

[0016] The light source module includes an LED light source and a Fresnel lens. The LED light source is optically shaped through the Fresnel lens to achieve a better light focusing effect, which can improve the brightness and effective distance of the signal light. At the same time, the ear plates are symmetrically installed on the left and right walls of the light source module tube. The light source module is directly installed in the groove structure at the top above the bracket module, and is hung on the support ear shaft through the ear plates, which is convenient for overall disassembly and replacement.

[0017] The control module controls the brightness and working mode of the signal searchlight through the control circuit. It can achieve output of different brightness levels by adjusting the current of the light source, and supports different working modes such as flashing and constant light. The control module is a sealed structure as a whole, installed in the inner space below the bracket module and covered by a panel. After opening the panel, it can be replaced as a whole.

[0018] Beneficial Effects

[0019] (1) The present invention provides a modular aviation communication signal light, which has an overall modular design, strong replaceability, simple fault location, and short maintenance cycle. It solves the technical problems in the prior art that communication signal lights have a rigid structure and poor replaceability, cannot simply locate the fault and replace it in time when a fault occurs, have a long maintenance cycle, and have poor overall system freedom.

[0020] (2) The present invention provides a modular aviation communication signal light. The signal light integrates a manual transmitter module, a light source module and a control module in the bracket module by cleverly designing the structure of the bracket module. The modules are connected by cables to achieve connectivity and control of current and signals.

[0021] (3) The present invention provides a modular aviation communication signal light, in which a pitch locking assembly is provided on the upper portion of the supporting structure of the bracket module, which can conveniently control the pitch angle and fixed connection of the light source module.

[0022] (4) The present invention provides a modular aviation communication signal light, in which an upper and lower anti-drop assembly is provided in the middle of the supporting structure of the bracket module, which can effectively prevent the supporting structure from falling off.

[0023] (5) The present invention provides a modular aviation communication signal light, in which the lower part of the supporting structure of the bracket module is an externally closed hollow structure, on which a switchable panel is provided, which facilitates the placement and removal of the manual transmitter module and the control module, thereby fully utilizing the space and forming the entire signal light into a whole.

[0024] (6) The present invention provides a modular aviation communication signal light, in which the light source module includes an LED light source and a Fresnel lens. The LED light source is optically shaped through the Fresnel lens to achieve a better light focusing effect, which can improve the brightness and effective distance of the signal light. At the same time, ear hanging plates are symmetrically installed on the left and right side walls of the lamp tube on both sides of the light source module. The light source module is directly installed in the groove structure on the top above the bracket module, and is hung on the support ear shaft through the ear hanging plate, which is convenient for overall disassembly and replacement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a modular aviation communication signal light in Example 1.

[0026] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the manual transmitter module in Example 1

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control module in Example 1.

[0028] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the light source module in Example 1.

[0029] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the light source module in Example 1.

[0030] Figure 6 This is the front view of the bracket module in Example 1.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a left view of the bracket module in Example 1.

[0032] Among them, 1—intelligent transmitter module, 2—manual transmitter module, 3—light source module, 4—bracket module, 5—control module, 6—switch button, 7—switch button, 8—transmit button, 9—LED light source, 10—Fresnel lens, 11—ear plate, 12—support ear shaft, 13—hexagonal bolt, 14—plum blossom handle, 15—azimuth rotation axis, 16—plum blossom bolt, 17—fastening plate, 18—azimuth support axis, 19—anti-slip bolt, 20—gasket, 21—nut, 22—pitch zero pin, 23—azimuth zero pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a modular aviation communication signal light has a modular structure, including a bracket module 4, a light source module 3, an intelligent transmitter module 1, a manual transmitter module 2 and a control module 5. The manual transmitter module 2, the light source module 3 and the control module 5 are all integrated and installed in the bracket module 4. The modules are connected by cables to achieve the connection and control of current and signals.

[0036] The main structure of the bracket module 4 is a supporting structure, which is divided into an upper part, a middle part and a lower part. The upper part is a groove structure for hanging and placing the light source module 3, and the specific shape and size are adapted to the appearance of the light source module 3; the middle part is provided with an orientation locking component; the lower part is a truncated cone-shaped hollow structure with two switchable panels on the front and back sides, which are respectively used to place the manual transmitter module 2 and the control module 5.

[0037] Pitch locking components are provided on the opposite side walls of the groove structure on the upper portion of the supporting structure to control the pitch angle of the light source module 3 and to fix the connection.

[0038] The pitch locking assembly includes two pairs of support ear shafts 12, two pairs of hexagonal bolts 13 and two pairs of plum handles 14. The two pairs of support ear shafts 12 are installed on the opposite inner side walls of the groove structure and have the same height. One end of the hexagonal bolt 13 is located on the outer side wall of the groove structure, and the other end passes through the side wall and extends into the inner side of the groove structure and penetrates from the middle of the support ear shaft 12. The hexagonal bolt head is stuck in the support ear shaft 12; the plum handle 14 is installed at one end of the hexagonal bolt 13 located on the outer side wall to lock the hexagonal bolt 13 from the outside. The outward pulling force on the left and right sides locks the pitch angle.

[0039] An azimuth locking assembly is provided in the middle of the supporting structure, including an azimuth rotating shaft 15, a plum blossom bolt 16, a fastening plate 17 and an azimuth supporting shaft 18. The azimuth supporting shaft 18 is located at the center of the middle of the supporting structure, the azimuth rotating shaft 15 is located outside the azimuth supporting shaft 18, and the fastening plate 17 is located between the azimuth rotating shaft 15 and the azimuth supporting shaft 18; the azimuth rotating shaft 15 is provided with a threaded hole in the radial direction, and the plum blossom bolt 16 passes through the threaded hole on the azimuth rotating shaft 15 to push the fastening plate 17 to lock the azimuth supporting shaft 18 to achieve azimuth locking.

[0040] In order to prevent the supporting structure from falling off up and down, upper and lower anti-falling components are also provided. Through holes are correspondingly provided at the upper, middle and lower parts of the supporting structure. The top of the anti-falling bolt 19 is located at the bottom end of the upper part of the supporting structure, and the azimuth support shaft 18 passes through the middle part of the supporting structure. The bottom end of the anti-falling bolt 19 extends into the top end of the lower part of the supporting structure. The bottom end of the anti-falling bolt 19 is adjusted to an appropriate spacing with a gasket 20 and then locked with a nut 21.

[0041] A pitch zero position pin 22 is also provided on the pitch locking assembly of the supporting structure; and an azimuth zero position pin 23 is also provided on the azimuth locking assembly.

[0042] The smart transmitter module 1 is a three-proof tablet for smart transmitters. The smart transmitter is used for internal programming to realize message input, transcoding and sending, and has the functions of message storage and query. It is directly connected to the manual transmitter module 2 through connectors and cables, and can be disassembled and replaced at any time.

[0043] The manual transmitter module 2 is an existing product in the field of aviation communication signal lights. It is a sealed structure as a whole, installed in the inner space below the bracket module 4 and covered by a panel. The control buttons protrude from the through holes on the panel for easy operation; the entire module can be replaced after opening the panel.

[0044] The control buttons on the manual transmitter module 2 include a switch button 6, a switch button 7 for switching between the manual transmitter and the intelligent transmitter, and a message sending button 8, which are connected to the intelligent transmitter via a connector and a cable.

[0045] The light source module 3 includes an LED light source 9 and a Fresnel lens 10. The LED light source 9 is optically shaped through the Fresnel lens 10 to achieve a better light focusing effect, which can improve the brightness and effective distance of the signal light. At the same time, ear plates 11 are symmetrically installed on the left and right side walls of the light source module 3 lamp tube. The light source module 3 is directly installed in the groove structure at the top above the bracket module 4, and is hung on the support ear shaft 12 through the ear plates 11, which is convenient for overall disassembly and replacement.

[0046] The control module 5 controls the brightness and working mode of the signal searchlight through the control circuit. It can achieve output of different brightness levels by adjusting the current of the light source, and supports different working modes such as flashing and constant light. The control module 5 is a sealed structure as a whole, installed in the inner space below the bracket module 4 and covered by a panel. After opening the panel, it can be replaced as a whole.

Claims

1. A modular aviation communication signal light, characterized in that: The signal light has a modular structure, including a bracket module, a light source module, an intelligent transmitter module, a manual transmitter module and a control module. The manual transmitter module, the light source module and the control module are all integrated and installed in the bracket module. The modules are connected by cables to achieve the connection and control of current and signals. The main structure of the bracket module is a supporting structure, which is divided into an upper part, a middle part and a lower part; the upper part is a groove structure for placing the light source module, the middle part is provided with an orientation locking assembly, and the lower part is an externally closed hollow structure with a switchable panel on it for placing the manual transmitter module and the control module.

2. A modular aviation communication signal light according to claim 1, characterized in that: Pitch locking assemblies are provided on the opposite side walls of the groove structure on the upper part of the supporting structure to control the pitch angle and fixed connection of the light source module; the pitch locking assembly includes two pairs of supporting ear shafts, two pairs of hexagonal bolts and two pairs of plum blossom handles; the two pairs of supporting ear shafts are installed on the opposite inner side walls of the groove structure with the same height, one end of the hexagonal bolt is located on the outer side wall of the groove structure, and the other end passes through the side wall to extend into the inner side of the groove structure and penetrates from the middle of the supporting ear shaft, and the hexagonal bolt head is stuck in the supporting ear shaft; the plum blossom handle is installed at one end of the hexagonal bolt located on the outer side wall to lock the hexagonal bolt from the outside; the outward pulling force on the left and right sides locks the pitch angle.

3. A modular aviation communication signal light according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The azimuth locking assembly includes an azimuth rotating shaft, a plum blossom bolt, a fastening plate and an azimuth support shaft; the azimuth support shaft is located at the center position of the middle part of the supporting structure, the azimuth rotating shaft is located outside the azimuth support shaft, and the fastening plate is located between the azimuth rotating shaft and the azimuth support shaft; the azimuth rotating shaft is radially provided with a threaded hole, and the plum blossom bolt is passed through the threaded hole on the azimuth rotating shaft to push the fastening plate to lock the azimuth support shaft to achieve azimuth locking.

4. A modular aviation communication signal light according to claim 3, characterized in that: In order to prevent the supporting structure from falling off up and down, upper and lower anti-falling components are also provided. Through holes are correspondingly provided at the upper, middle and lower parts of the supporting structure. The top of the anti-falling bolt is located at the bottom end of the upper part of the supporting structure, and the azimuth support shaft passes through the middle part of the supporting structure. The bottom end of the anti-falling bolt extends into the top end of the lower part of the supporting structure. The bottom end of the anti-falling bolt is adjusted to the appropriate spacing with a gasket and then locked with a nut.

5. The modular aviation communication signal light according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pitch zero position pin is arranged on the pitch locking assembly of the supporting structure; and an azimuth zero position pin is also arranged on the azimuth locking assembly.

6. A modular aviation communication signal light according to claim 2, characterized in that: The light source module includes an LED light source and a Fresnel lens. Ear plates are symmetrically installed on the left and right side walls of the light source module lamp tube. The light source module is directly installed in the groove structure at the top above the bracket module and is hung on the supporting ear shaft through the ear plates.

7. The modular aviation communication signal light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The smart transmitter module includes a smart transmitter, which is directly connected to the manual transmitter module through a connector and a cable.

8. The modular aviation communication signal light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The manual transmitter module is a sealed structure as a whole, installed in the inner space below the bracket module and covered by a panel, and the control buttons protrude from the through holes on the panel for easy operation; the entire module can be replaced after opening the panel.

9. The modular aviation communication signal light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control buttons on the manual transmitter module include a switch button, a switching button for switching between the manual transmitter and the intelligent transmitter, and a sending button, which are connected to the intelligent transmitter through connectors and cables.

10. The modular aviation communication signal light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module controls the brightness and working mode of the signal searchlight through the control circuit; it achieves output of different brightness levels by adjusting the current of the light source, and supports different working modes such as flashing and constant light; the control module is a sealed structure as a whole, installed in the inner space below the bracket module and covered by a panel, and can be replaced as a whole after opening the panel.

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