Solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading turnover platform

By designing the ultrasonic flaw detection loading and flip platform of the solid rocket engine, combined with the fastening mechanism, loading platform, lifting mechanism and control system, the problems of low efficiency, inconvenient operation, safety hazards and high cost in the loading and flip operation of the solid rocket engine housing are solved, and efficient, safe and convenient loading and flip operation are achieved.

CN119683347APending Publication Date: 2025-03-25XIAN AEROSPACE CHEM PROPULTION PLANT
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Application Number
CN202411971492.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-03-25

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Technical Problem

The prior art has problems such as low efficiency, inconvenience in operation, safety hazards and high cost in the loading and flip of solid rocket engine housing, which is difficult to meet the needs of automation and versatility.

Method used

A solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading and flip platform is designed. By combining the fastening mechanism, loading platform, lifting mechanism and control system, the rapid loading, lifting and automatic flip of the engine case is achieved.

Benefits of technology

The platform improves production efficiency and operation convenience, reduces manual operation costs and safety and quality risks, has a simple structure, convenient operation, safe and efficient, and has strong adaptability to meet the needs of different flip angles.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading overturning platform, and relates to the field of solid rocket engine shell operation loading, the solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading overturning platform comprises a supporting frame, an overturning disc and a disc base, the overturning disc is horizontally and rotatably connected to the supporting frame, and the overturning disc is connected with an overturning motor used for driving the overturning disc to rotate; the overturning motor is fixedly connected to the supporting frame, the overturning disc is provided with a fixing mechanism used for fixing an engine shell, and a lifting mechanism is connected between the supporting frame and the disc base and used for adjusting the height of the supporting frame. Rapid loading, lifting and automatic overturning of products are achieved, and the production efficiency and operation convenience and safety are greatly improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of solid rocket engine casing operation and loading, and specifically to an automated platform for product loading and flipping, which aims to improve the loading efficiency and convenience of flipping operations of products on a production line, and reduce manual operation costs and safety and quality risks. Background Art

[0002] In industrial production, especially in the manufacturing and logistics industries, loading and flipping of products are common operations. In the assembly, testing and production process of solid rocket engines, the loading and flipping of engine casings are more frequent. Traditional methods mostly rely on manual or simple mechanical devices, which are not only inefficient, but also pose safety hazards, such as work-related accidents caused by heavy object handling or crane lifting. With the development of automation technology, the demand for efficient, safe and intelligent loading and flipping equipment in work is increasing. However, the products on the existing market often have problems such as complex structure, inconvenient operation and high cost, which make it difficult to meet the broad market demand.

[0003] After consulting relevant information, it is found that the existing small solid rocket engine shells are generally supported by fixed brackets during operation and flipped by crane lifting. The relevant automated load-bearing operation platforms are relatively few and not universal. In the article "An Automatic Flipping Device and Flipping Operation Method" published by Chengdu Guoruntong Technology Development Co., Ltd. with publication number CN118145292A, the flipping structure design makes it possible for the cylindrical product to be rotated only along its central axis and cannot be flipped in the direction perpendicular to the central axis. In the article "An Intermediate Ball Panel Forming Device and Forming Method" published by Anhui Mingtu Transportation Technology Co., Ltd. with publication number CN118268634A, a clamp is used to clamp and connect with the flipping assembly for flipping. The device can only realize the clamping and flipping of planar products, and cannot load and flip cylindrical workpieces. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem solved by the present application is: to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading and flipping platform with a simple structure, convenient operation, safety and efficiency. The platform combines a fastening mechanism, a loading platform, a lifting mechanism and a control system to achieve rapid loading, lifting and automatic flipping of the product, greatly improving production efficiency and operational convenience and safety.

[0005] The technical solutions provided by this application are as follows:

[0006] A solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading and flipping platform comprises a supporting frame, a flipping disc and a disc base. The flipping disc is horizontally rotatably connected to the supporting frame, the flipping disc is connected to a flipping motor for driving the flipping disc to rotate, the flipping motor is fixedly connected to the supporting frame, the flipping disc is provided with a fixing mechanism for fixing the engine casing, a lifting mechanism is connected between the supporting frame and the disc base, and the lifting mechanism is used to adjust the height of the supporting frame.

[0007] The support frame has a vertical mounting through hole, the flip plate is mounted in the mounting through hole, a through hole is arranged in the middle of the flip plate, and a plurality of bearing blocks are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the through hole of the flip plate for supporting the engine housing.

[0008] The fixing mechanism includes a propulsion block, which is slidably connected to the flip disk along the radial direction of the flip disk, and the propulsion block is rotatably connected to a propulsion screw, which is threadedly connected to the flip disk; the engine housing is placed on the supporting block of the flip disk, and the propulsion screw is rotated, so that the propulsion screw drives the propulsion block to press the engine housing tightly.

[0009] The fixing mechanism also includes a fastening mechanism, which includes a push spring, a travel tube, a buckle block and a bearing block. When the product is dropped and placed, the buckle block receives pressure to compress the push spring and automatically moves backward, and the push spring is compressed to enter the forming tube. After the product is placed on the bearing block, the push spring automatically pushes the buckle block, and the space below it can support the engine loading plate, completing the product fastening process.

[0010] The support frame is also threadedly connected with a locking pin. When the flip plate is rotated to a horizontal state, the locking pin is rotated so that the end of the locking pin is tightly pressed against the flip plate.

[0011] The lifting mechanism includes a supporting screw, a supporting rod, a transmission gear structure, a transmission shaft, an output shaft assembly and a transmission motor. At least three supporting screws are fixedly connected to the bottom of the supporting frame. The transmission gear structure is fixedly connected to the disc base. The transmission gear structure includes a housing. The supporting rod is rotatably connected to the housing. The supporting rod is sleeved outside the supporting screw and is threadedly connected to the supporting screw. The transmission motor drives the supporting rod to rotate through the output shaft assembly, the transmission shaft and the transmission gear structure.

[0012] The transmission gear structure also includes a turbine, which is vertically rotatably connected in the casing, and the support rod is fixedly connected to the turbine; a transmission shaft is rotatably connected between the two casings, and each casing is rotatably connected to the transmission shaft, and each transmission shaft has a two-part worm structure, which cooperates with the turbine so that the rotation of the transmission shaft can drive the support rod to rotate.

[0013] The two transmission shafts are each connected to a box body that is rotatably connected to a drive shaft, and the drive shaft and the end of the transmission shaft are driven by a bevel gear. The transmission motor is fixedly connected to the disc base, and the transmission motor is used to drive the drive shaft to rotate.

[0014] In summary, this application at least includes the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the product loading and turning platform of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0016] 1. Simple structure: This patented innovation uses a push-tight buckle method to fix the product, changing the traditional product bolt fastening working mode. It has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0017] 2. Efficient and safe: The precise control of the servo motor ensures the smooth and accurate flipping action; at the same time, multiple safety protection devices improve the safety of the equipment.

[0018] 3. Diverse functions: After loading, the engine casing to be operated can be lifted and turned over.

[0019] 4. Strong adaptability: The push-fastening buckle mechanism can be adjusted according to the hole or slot position of different products; the parameter setting of the servo motor can also be adjusted according to actual needs to meet the needs of different flip angles.

[0020] 5 Reduce costs: No need for complex robotic arm structure reduces equipment costs; at the same time, it improves production efficiency and reduces labor costs.

[0021] In summary, the product loading and flipping platform of the present invention has broad application prospects and significant economic benefits in the field of automated production and testing of solid rocket engines. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the loading and turning platform;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the servo motor loading transmission;

[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a loading and flipping platform;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism structure;

[0026] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a pushing device;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of latch fastening;

[0028] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the bottom support mechanism;

[0029] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bearing platform;

[0030] Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of the fastening mechanism.

[0031] Explanation of the accompanying numbers: 1. Load-bearing block; 2. Locking pin; 3. Support screw; 4. Support rod; 5. Transmission gear structure; 6. Transmission shaft; 7. Propulsion block; 8. Support frame; 9. Flip disk; 10. Flip motor; 11. Transmission motor; 12. Disc base; 13. Rotating shaft; 14. Stroke tube; 15. Buckle block; 16. Push spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] The present application embodiment discloses a solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading and flipping platform, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes a loading platform, a fastening mechanism, a lifting mechanism and a control system. The loading platform is used to install the engine housing, the fastening mechanism is used to stably connect the engine housing to the loading platform; the lifting mechanism is connected to the bottom of the loading platform and is used to adjust the height of the loading platform.

[0034] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, the loading platform is used to support the product to be turned over, and the loading platform includes a support frame 8, a propulsion block 7, a flip disk 9, a flip motor 10 and a control system. The support frame 8 has a vertical installation through hole, and the flip disk 9 is connected to the installation through hole of the support frame 8 through a rotating shaft 13. The flip disk 9 is a cylindrical structure, so that the staff can operate or process the product installed on the flip disk 9 under the support frame 8. A plurality of bearing blocks 1 are fixedly connected to the inner side of the flip disk 9 for supporting the engine housing; the propulsion block 7 is connected to the flip disk 9 by sliding along the radial direction of the flip disk 9, and the propulsion block 7 is connected to the propulsion screw by rotation. The propulsion screw is threadedly connected to the flip disk 9. When the engine housing is placed on the bearing block 1 of the flip disk 9, the propulsion screw is rotated, and the propulsion screw drives the propulsion block 7 to tighten the engine housing to fix the product. The flip motor 10 is fixedly connected to the support frame 8, and the output shaft of the flip motor 10 is used to drive the flip disk 9 to rotate, and the rotation of the flip disk 9 is realized by precise control; the control system is responsible for the precise automatic operation of the flip action. At least four support screws 3 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the support frame 8.

[0035] like Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the support frame 8 is also threadedly connected with a locking pin 2. When the flip plate 9 is rotated to a horizontal state, the locking pin 2 is rotated, and the end of the locking pin 2 is pressed against the flip plate 9, thereby ensuring the position stability of the flip plate 9 in a horizontal state.

[0036] like Fig. 9 As shown, the fastening mechanism: the fixing mechanism also includes a fastening mechanism, which includes a snap block 15, a push spring 16 and a stroke tube 14, and the engine is provided with a supporting portion that cooperates with the snap block 15; the bottom of the bearing block 1 protrudes toward the side close to the axis of the flip disk 9 to form an L shape, and the stroke tube 14 is fixedly connected to the bearing block 1 and is located above the protrusion at the bottom of the bearing block 1, one end of the push spring 16 is connected to the bottom of the stroke tube 14, and the other end extends out of the stroke tube 14 and is connected to the snap block 15, and the snap block 15 is slidably connected to the stroke tube 14 along the axis direction of the stroke tube 14, and the side of the snap block 15 facing the axis of the flip disk 9 is an inclined surface, and along the direction close to the protrusion at the bottom of the bearing block 1, the inclined surface gradually tilts toward the direction close to the axis of the flip disk 9; when the engine is lowered for loading, the snap block 15 is pushed to automatically move backward, and the push spring 16 shrinks to the stroke tube 14. After the engine is loaded on the bearing block 1, the snap block 15 is pushed by the push spring 16 to clamp the engine support portion to ensure that the engine does not move up and down. The spring locking device is used to automatically lock after the engine is placed to prevent the product from accidentally falling or moving.

[0037] like Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the lifting mechanism includes a disc base 12, a support rod 4, a transmission gear structure 5, a transmission shaft 6 and a transmission motor 11. Four transmission gear structures 5 are arranged in sequence along the circumference of the disc base 12. Each transmission gear structure 5 includes a box body, a turbine is vertically rotatably connected in the box body, and the turbine is fixedly connected to the support rod 4. The support rod 4 is sleeved outside the support screw 3 and is threadedly connected to the support screw 3. The rotation of the turbine drives the support screw 3 to vertically lift and lower; two transmission shafts 6 are arranged, one transmission shaft 6 is connected between the two boxes, and the other transmission shaft 6 is connected between the other two boxes, and the transmission shaft 6 is rotatably connected to the box body. The two end parts of each transmission shaft 6 are worm structures, and the worm structure of the transmission shaft 6 is meshed with the turbine; a driving shaft is rotatably connected between a box body at one end of a transmission shaft 6 and a box body at one end of another transmission shaft 6, and a support shell is connected between the two boxes. The drive shaft and the end of the transmission shaft 6 are driven by a bevel gear. A transmission motor 11 is fixedly connected to the support shell, and the transmission motor 11 is used to drive the drive shaft to rotate. The transmission motor 11 is used to synchronously drive the four support rods 4 to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the support screw rod 3 to rise and fall.

[0038] The present invention realizes the lifting process of the engine housing by pushing the loading platform mechanism through the screw transmission. The lifting drive structure is driven by the transmission motor 11, and the power is transmitted to the transmission shaft 6 through the internal bevel gear of the transmission structure. The transmission of the worm gear is used to rotate the turbine inside the transmission structure 5, driving the screw 3 to make axial movement inside the support rod 4. The center of the turbine is a threaded structure, which is equivalent to the nut of the lifting screw, and is matched with the lifting screw. The screw is movable and the turbine is fixed. The design of the screw thread makes each rotation correspond to a certain displacement. By changing the number of rotations of the motor or adjusting the motor speed, precise lifting and lowering control can be achieved. At the same time, the guiding cooperation between the support screw 3 and the support rod 4 ensures that the screw maintains linear motion during the rising or falling process to prevent shaking.

[0039] The rotation of the flip plate 9 is driven by the flip motor 10, and the flipping action of the flip plate 9 is realized through a precise reducer and a transmission device. The flip motor 10 has the characteristics of high precision and high response speed, and can ensure the smoothness and accuracy of the flipping action. The control system controls the operation of the servo motor through a preset program or real-time instructions to realize the precise flipping of the flip frame.

[0040] Safety protection: The platform is equipped with limit switches, overload protection and other safety devices to prevent abnormal situations such as overload and over-limit during the flipping process. At the same time, the control system also has an emergency stop function to ensure that the equipment can be stopped quickly in an emergency.

[0041] The operation process is divided into the following stages:

[0042] 1 Preparation stage: The operator first places the product to be flipped on the load-bearing platform, inserts the latch into the hole or slot on the product through the operating handle, and fixes the latch with the spring locking device. Then, start the control system and set parameters such as the flip angle.

[0043] 2. Flipping stage: After receiving the flipping command, the control system starts the servo motor. The servo motor drives the flip frame to rotate around the axis to a preset angle through the reducer and transmission device. During the flipping process, the control system monitors the operating status of the servo motor and the position information of the flipping frame in real time to ensure the smooth and accurate flipping action.

[0044] 3. Lifting and lowering stage: Click the lifting and lowering button on the control system to realize real-time start and stop or lifting and lowering operations at a predetermined angle through the servo motor drive.

[0045] 4 Reset stage: After the operation is completed, the control system can control the servo motor to reverse and reset the flip frame to its initial position. At the same time, the operator can manually pull out the pin and remove the product for the next operation.

[0046] The contents not described in detail in this application specification belong to the common knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0047] The present application is described in detail above in conjunction with specific implementation methods and exemplary examples, but these descriptions cannot be understood as limiting the present application. Those skilled in the art understand that, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, a variety of equivalent replacements, modifications or improvements can be made to the technical solution of the present application and its implementation methods, all of which fall within the scope of the present application. The scope of protection of the present application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading and turning platform, characterized in that: The invention comprises a supporting frame (8), a turning disc (9) and a disc base (12); the turning disc (9) is connected to the supporting frame for horizontal rotation; the turning disc (9) is connected to a turning motor (10) for driving the turning disc (9) to rotate; the turning motor (10) is fixedly connected to the supporting frame (8); the turning disc (9) is provided with a fixing mechanism for fixing an engine housing; a lifting mechanism is connected between the supporting frame (8) and the disc base (12); the lifting mechanism is used to adjust the height of the supporting frame (8).

2. The solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading and turning platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (8) has a vertical mounting through hole, the flip plate (9) is mounted in the mounting through hole, a through hole is arranged in the middle of the flip plate (9), and a plurality of bearing blocks (1) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the through hole of the flip plate (9) for supporting the engine housing.

3. A solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading and turning platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism comprises a propulsion block (7), the propulsion block (7) is slidably connected to the flip disk (9) along the radial direction of the flip disk (9), the propulsion block (7) is rotatably connected to a propulsion screw, and the propulsion screw is threadedly connected to the flip disk (9); the engine housing is placed on the bearing block (1) of the flip disk (9), and the propulsion screw is rotated, so that the propulsion screw drives the propulsion block (7) to press the engine housing tightly.

4. The solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading and turning platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism also includes a fastening mechanism, which includes a buckle block (15), a push spring (16) and a stroke tube (14); the engine is provided with a supporting portion that cooperates with the buckle block (15); the bottom of the bearing block (1) protrudes toward a side close to the axis of the flip plate (9) to form an L shape; the stroke tube (14) is fixedly connected to the bearing block (1) and is located above the protrusion at the bottom of the bearing block (1); one end of the push spring (16) is connected to the bottom of the stroke tube (14), and the other end protrudes out of the stroke tube (14) and is connected to the buckle block (15) is connected, the side of the buckle block (15) facing the axis of the flip plate (9) is an inclined surface, and along the direction close to the bottom protrusion of the bearing block (1), the inclined surface gradually tilts towards the direction close to the axis of the flip plate (9); when the engine is lowered for loading, the buckle block (15) is pushed to automatically move backward, and the push spring (16) shrinks to the stroke tube (14). After the engine is loaded onto the bearing block (1), the buckle block (15) is pushed by the push spring (16) to clamp the engine support part, ensuring that the engine does not move up and down.

5. The solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading and turning platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (8) is also threadedly connected with a locking pin (2). When the flip plate (9) is rotated to a horizontal state, the locking pin (2) is rotated so that the end of the locking pin (2) is tightly pressed against the flip plate (9).

6. The solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading and turning platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism comprises a supporting screw rod (3), a supporting rod (4), a transmission gear structure (5), a transmission shaft (6), an output shaft assembly and a transmission motor (11); the bottom of the supporting frame (8) is fixedly connected to at least three supporting screw rods (3); the transmission gear structure (5) is fixedly connected to the disc base (12); the transmission gear structure (5) comprises a housing; the supporting rod (4) is rotatably connected to the housing; the supporting rod (4) is sleeved outside the supporting screw rod (3) and is threadedly connected to the supporting screw rod (3); the transmission motor (11) drives the supporting rod (4) to rotate via the output shaft assembly, the transmission shaft (6) and the transmission gear structure (5).

7. The solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading and turning platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transmission gear structure (5) also includes a turbine, which is vertically rotatably connected in the housing, and the support rod (4) is fixedly connected to the turbine; a transmission shaft (6) is rotatably connected between the two housings, and each housing is rotatably connected to the transmission shaft (6), and each transmission shaft (6) has a two-part worm structure, and the worm structure cooperates with the turbine so that the rotation of the transmission shaft (6) can drive the support rod (4) to rotate.

8. The solid rocket engine ultrasonic flaw detection loading and turning platform according to claim 7, characterized in that: A box body connected to each of the two transmission shafts (6) is rotatably connected to a drive shaft, the drive shaft and the end of the transmission shaft (6) are driven by bevel gears, and a transmission motor (11) is fixedly connected to the disc base (12), and the transmission motor (11) is used to drive the drive shaft to rotate.

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