Automatic docking mechanism for aviation plug

Abstract

The invention relates to a connecting device, in particular to an aviation plug automatic butt joint mechanism which comprises a first assembly, the first assembly comprises a first connecting plate and a plurality of aviation plug male heads, and the second assembly comprises a second connecting plate, a plurality of aviation plug female heads and a plurality of nut driving devices. Each aviation plug female head comprises a female head body and a locking nut, the nut driving devices are in one-to-one correspondence with the locking nuts, the nut driving devices are used for driving the locking nuts to rotate and lock, and the aviation plug male heads are in one-to-one correspondence with the aviation plug female heads. The aviation plug male head is suitable for extending into the female head body, and after the aviation plug male head extends into the female head body, the nut driving device drives the locking nut to rotate and lock, so that the aviation plug male head is in butt joint with the aviation plug female head. According to the invention, automatic docking can be realized, the labor cost is reduced, and the efficiency and docking accuracy are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a connection device, in particular to an automatic docking mechanism for aviation plugs. Background Art

[0002] Aviation plugs are widely used for electrical and communication connections of various types of equipment. Under the current circumstances, when one device needs to supply power to another device or the two devices need a communication connection, the operator usually manually connects the aviation plug. When one device needs to be frequently connected and disconnected with another device, the operator's workload is huge, and even full-time personnel are required to perform the operation. The labor cost is high, and it is easy for the plug to be connected incorrectly or missed. Summary of the invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an automatic docking mechanism for aviation plugs which can automatically dock, reduce labor costs, and improve efficiency and docking accuracy.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] The automatic docking mechanism of an aviation plug of the present invention is used to connect a first device with a second device, and includes a first component connected to the first device, the first component includes a first connecting plate, a plurality of aviation plug male heads, and the plurality of aviation plug male heads are all connected to the first connecting plate, the second component includes a second connecting plate, a plurality of aviation plug female heads, and a plurality of nut driving devices, the plurality of aviation plug female heads are all connected to the second connecting plate, each of the aviation plug female heads includes a female head body and a locking nut, the nut driving device corresponds to the locking nut one by one, the nut driving device is used to drive the locking nut to rotate and lock, the aviation plug male head corresponds to the aviation plug female head one by one, the aviation plug male head is suitable for extending into the female head body, and after the aviation plug male head extends into the female head body, the nut driving device drives the locking nut to rotate and lock, so that the aviation plug male head is docked with the aviation plug female head.

[0006] Furthermore, the nut driving device is a hollow motor, and the hollow motor is sleeved on the locking nut to drive the locking nut to rotate synchronously.

[0007] Furthermore, the first component also includes at least two guide sleeves, which are connected to the first connecting plate and are arranged at intervals. The second component also includes at least two guide cones, which are connected to the second connecting plate and correspond to the guide sleeves one by one. When the male aviation plug is docked with the female aviation plug, the guide cones are suitable for extending into the guide sleeves.

[0008] Furthermore, two of the guide sleeves and two of the guide cones are provided, the two guide sleeves are respectively provided at two ends of the first connecting plate along the length direction, and the two guide cones are respectively provided at two ends of the second connecting plate along the length direction.

[0009] Furthermore, the guide sleeve is welded to the first connecting plate, and the guide cone is welded to the second connecting plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the second component also includes a plurality of locking nut pushing devices, and the locking nut pushing devices are used to push the locking nut when the aviation plug male head is docked with the aviation plug female head to prevent the locking nut from sliding axially.

[0011] Furthermore, the locking nut pushing device includes a push plate and multiple springs. The push plate is provided with a through hole. The push plate is sleeved on the female head body through the through hole. One side of the push plate is against the locking nut, and the springs are connected between the other side of the push plate and the second connecting plate.

[0012] Furthermore, four springs are provided, and the four springs are respectively provided at four corners of the push plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the first component also includes a mounting frame, which is connected to the first connecting plate and is used to connect to the first device.

[0014] Furthermore, the first component further comprises a plurality of elastic columns, and the mounting frame is connected to the first connecting plate via the plurality of elastic columns.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the automatic docking mechanism of the aviation plug of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The automatic docking mechanism of the aviation plug of the present invention comprises a plurality of aviation plug male heads, a plurality of aviation plug female heads, and a plurality of nut driving devices. The aviation plug female head comprises a female head body and a locking nut. The aviation plug male head corresponds to the aviation plug female head one by one. The aviation plug male head is suitable for extending into the female head body. The nut driving device is used to drive the locking nut to rotate and lock. Therefore, the aviation plug male head and the female head can be accurately docked and the locking nut can be automatically tightened. The automatic connection of aviation plugs in highly automated places can be applied, which reduces the workload of operators, reduces labor costs, improves efficiency, and avoids wrong connection and missed connection of aviation plugs.

[0017] The automatic docking mechanism of the aviation plug of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the automatic docking mechanism of the aviation plug of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a side structural schematic diagram of the automatic docking mechanism of the aviation plug of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the automatic docking mechanism of the aviation plug of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the automatic docking mechanism of the aviation plug of the present invention is used to connect a first device with a second device, including a first component connected to the first device, the first component including a first connecting plate 11, a plurality of aviation plug male heads 12, and the plurality of aviation plug male heads 12 are all connected to the first connecting plate 11, the second component including a second connecting plate 21, a plurality of aviation plug female heads 22, and a plurality of nut driving devices 23, and the plurality of aviation plug female heads 22 are all connected to the second connecting plate 21, each aviation plug female head 22 includes a female head body 221 and a locking nut 222, the nut driving device 23 corresponds to the locking nut 222 one by one, and the nut driving device 23 is used to drive the locking nut 222 to rotate and lock, the aviation plug male head 12 corresponds to the aviation plug female head 22 one by one, the aviation plug male head 12 is suitable for extending into the female head body 221, and after the aviation plug male head 12 extends into the female head body 221, the nut driving device 23 drives the locking nut 222 to rotate and lock, so that the aviation plug male head 12 is docked with the aviation plug female head 22. In this embodiment, three aviation plug male heads 12 and aviation plug female heads 22 are provided, and the first connecting plate 11 and the second connecting plate 21 are both made of steel plates. When the first device and the second device need to be connected, the aviation plug male head 12 is inserted into the female head body 221, and the locking nut 222 is driven by the nut driving device 23 to rotate and lock, so that the aviation plug male head 12 and the aviation plug female head 22 are connected, so that the first device and the second device are connected. The automatic docking mechanism of the aviation plug of the present invention comprises a plurality of aviation plug male heads 12, a plurality of aviation plug female heads 22, and a plurality of nut driving devices 23. The aviation plug female head 22 comprises a female head body 221 and a locking nut 222. The aviation plug male heads 12 correspond to the aviation plug female heads 22 one by one. The aviation plug male heads 12 are suitable for extending into the female head body 221. The nut driving device 23 is used to drive the locking nut 222 to rotate and lock. Therefore, the aviation plug male head and the female head can be accurately docked, and the locking nut can be automatically tightened. The automatic connection of aviation plugs in highly automated places can be applied, which reduces the workload of operators, reduces labor costs, improves efficiency, and avoids wrong connection and missed connection of aviation plugs.

[0022] Optionally, the nut driving device 23 is a hollow motor, which is sleeved on the locking nut 222 to drive the locking nut 222 to rotate synchronously. The hollow motor has a clamping device inside, and the hollow motor is connected to the locking nut 222 through the clamping device. The locking nut 222 is driven to rotate by the hollow motor sleeved on the locking nut 222, which has a simple structure and is easy to install.

[0023] Optionally, the first component further includes two or more guide sleeves 13, the guide sleeves 13 are connected to the first connecting plate 11, and the guide sleeves 13 are arranged at intervals, and the second component further includes two or more guide cones 24, the guide cones 24 are connected to the second connecting plate 21, and the guide cones 24 correspond to the guide sleeves 13 one by one. When the aviation plug male head 12 and the aviation plug female head 22 are connected, the guide cones 24 are suitable for extending into the guide sleeves 13. The setting of the guide sleeves 13 and the guide cones 24 ensures that the aviation plug male head 12 and the aviation plug female head 22 are accurately connected.

[0024] Optionally, two guide sleeves 13 and two guide cones 24 are provided, the two guide sleeves 13 are respectively provided at two ends of the first connecting plate 11 along the length direction, and the two guide cones 24 are respectively provided at two ends of the second connecting plate 21 along the length direction.

[0025] Optionally, the guide sleeve 13 is welded to the first connecting plate 11 , and the guide cone 24 is welded to the second connecting plate 21 .

[0026] Optionally, the second component also includes a plurality of locking nut pushing devices 25, which are used to push the locking nut 222 when the aviation plug male head 12 is docked with the aviation plug female head 22, so as to prevent the locking nut 222 from sliding axially away from the aviation plug male head 12 and causing docking failure.

[0027] Optionally, the locking nut pushing device 25 includes a push plate 251 and a plurality of springs 252. The push plate 251 is provided with a through hole. The push plate 251 is sleeved on the female body 221 through the through hole. One side of the push plate 251 abuts against the locking nut 222. The springs 252 are connected between the other side of the push plate 251 and the second connecting plate 21. Under the elastic force of the springs 252, the push plate 251 pushes the locking nut 222 toward the direction close to the male connector 12 of the aviation plug.

[0028] Optionally, four springs 252 are provided, and the four springs are respectively provided at four corners of the push plate 251 , and the four springs are parallel to each other to ensure that the force of the push plate 251 is not offset.

[0029] Optionally, the first component further includes a mounting frame 14, which is connected to the first connecting plate 11, and is used to connect to the first device.

[0030] Optionally, the first component further includes a plurality of elastic columns 15, and the mounting frame 14 is connected to the first connecting plate 11 via the plurality of elastic columns 15. In the present embodiment, four elastic columns 15 are provided, and the elastic columns 15 are made of EPDM rubber injection molding. The elastic columns 15 play a floating role. When the aviation plug male head 12 and the aviation plug female head 22 are ready to be docked, if the guide cone 24 and the guide sleeve 13 cannot be exactly aligned, the guide cone 24 can enter the guide sleeve 13 through the floating effect of the elastic column 15, so as to ensure that the aviation plug male head 12 and the aviation plug female head 22 can be accurately docked.

[0031] The embodiments described above are merely descriptions of preferred implementation modes of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the design spirit of the present invention, various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present invention by ordinary technicians in this field should all fall within the protection scope determined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic docking mechanism for aviation plugs, used to connect a first device to a second device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first component connected to the first device, the first component comprising a first connecting plate (11), a plurality of aviation plug male heads (12), the plurality of aviation plug male heads (12) being connected to the first connecting plate (11), the second component comprising a second connecting plate (21), a plurality of aviation plug female heads (22), and a plurality of nut driving devices (23), the plurality of aviation plug female heads (22) being connected to the second connecting plate (21), each of the aviation plug female heads (22) comprising a female head body (221), a locking nut (222), the nut driving device The nut drive device (23) corresponds to the locking nut (222) in a one-to-one manner, and the nut drive device (23) is used to drive the locking nut (222) to rotate and lock. The aviation plug male head (12) corresponds to the aviation plug female head (22) in a one-to-one manner, and the aviation plug male head (12) is suitable for extending into the female head body (221). After the aviation plug male head (12) extends into the female head body (221), the nut drive device (23) drives the locking nut (222) to rotate and lock, so that the aviation plug male head (12) and the aviation plug female head (22) are connected.

2. The automatic docking mechanism for aviation plugs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nut driving device (23) is a hollow motor, and the hollow motor is sleeved on the locking nut (222) to drive the locking nut (222) to rotate synchronously.

3. The automatic docking mechanism for aviation plugs according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first component further comprises at least two guide sleeves (13), the guide sleeves (13) being connected to the first connecting plate (11), the guide sleeves (13) being arranged at intervals, and the second component further comprises at least two guide cones (24), the guide cones (24) being connected to the second connecting plate (21), the guide cones (24) corresponding to the guide sleeves (13) one by one, and the guide cones (24) being suitable for extending into the guide sleeves (13) when the aviation plug male head (12) and the aviation plug female head (22) are docked.

4. The automatic docking mechanism for aviation plugs according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two of the guide sleeves (13) and two of the guide cones (24) are provided. The two guide sleeves (13) are respectively provided at two ends of the first connecting plate (11) along the length direction, and the two guide cones (24) are respectively provided at two ends of the second connecting plate (21) along the length direction.

5. The automatic docking mechanism for aviation plugs according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide sleeve (13) is welded to the first connecting plate (11), and the guide cone (24) is welded to the second connecting plate (21).

6. The automatic docking mechanism for aviation plugs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second component also includes a plurality of locking nut pushing devices (25), which are used to push the locking nut (222) when the aviation plug male head (12) and the aviation plug female head (22) are docked, so as to prevent the locking nut (222) from sliding axially.

7. The automatic docking mechanism for aviation plugs according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking nut pushing device (25) includes a push plate (251) and a plurality of springs (252). A through hole is provided on the push plate (251). The push plate (251) is sleeved on the female head body (221) through the through hole. One side of the push plate (251) abuts against the locking nut (222). The springs (252) are connected between the other side of the push plate (251) and the second connecting plate (21).

8. The automatic docking mechanism for aviation plugs according to claim 7, characterized in that: Four springs (252) are provided, and the four springs are respectively provided at four corners of the push plate (251).

9. The automatic docking mechanism for aviation plugs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first component further comprises a mounting frame (14), wherein the mounting frame (14) is connected to the first connecting plate (11), and the mounting frame (14) is used to be connected to the first device.

10. The automatic docking mechanism for aviation plugs according to claim 9, characterized in that: The first component further comprises a plurality of elastic columns (15), and the mounting frame (14) is connected to the first connecting plate (11) via the plurality of elastic columns (15).

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