Automatic transport and installation equipment for aircraft engines

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of automatic handling and installation of aircraft engines, and discloses an automatic handling and installation device for aircraft engines, comprising a cabinet having two sets of frames symmetrically arranged on the back of the cabinet, each of which is provided with a base frame, a tailstock mounted at the rear end of the base frame, a robotic arm mounted on the tailstock, and a mounting position for an industrial camera mounted on the robotic arm, a steering wheel mounted at the bottom of the frame and tailstock, and a weighing module mounted on the top of the steering wheel. Through the coordinated action of components such as a lifting servo motor, a lifting screw, a lifting nut seat, and a lifting arm in a servo adjustment mechanism, the height of the support arm can be precisely adjusted to accommodate different models of aircraft engines. Simultaneously, the provision of a transverse servo motor and a longitudinal servo motor enables the support arm to be flexibly moved in the horizontal direction, further improving the accuracy and flexibility of installation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automatic transport and installation of aircraft engines, in particular to an automatic transport and installation device for aircraft engines. Background Art

[0002] In the modern aviation industry, aircraft engine installation is a complex and demanding process. Traditional aircraft engine installation typically requires significant manpower and time, and is susceptible to human error, resulting in low installation accuracy and efficiency. With the rapid development of the aviation industry, the demand for automated and precise aircraft engine installation is increasing.

[0003] A remote-controlled tractor is now used to drag the aircraft engine and bracket under the wing. The engine is then lifted using four manual hoists suspended under the tooling installed on the aircraft wing. Four operators adjust the lifting height of the four manual hoists to adjust the engine height and attitude, and finally install the engine under the wing.

[0004] However, existing methods have limitations. The equipment is often bulky and complex to operate, requiring specialized operators to control it. Furthermore, these devices are less adaptable to the environment during installation. Different aircraft engine models may require replacement tools or equipment adjustments, which increases both time and costs.

[0005] Therefore, based on the above technical problems, it is necessary for technicians in this field to develop an automatic transport and installation device for aircraft engines. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic transport and installation device for aircraft engines to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] A technical solution for automatic handling and installation equipment of aircraft engines, including a cabinet, two groups of frames are symmetrically arranged on the back of the cabinet, and a base frame is provided on each of the two groups of frames. A tailstock is installed at the rear end of the base frame, and a robotic arm is installed on the tailstock. An industrial camera mounting position is provided on the robotic arm, and a steering wheel is installed at the bottom of the frame and the tailstock, and a weighing module is installed on the top of the steering wheel. A servo adjustment mechanism is installed on the frame, and the servo adjustment mechanism includes two groups of lifting servo motors arranged in a symmetrical shape, and the output ends of the two groups of lifting servo motors are connected to lifting screws, and the external threads of the lifting screws are connected to lifting nut seats, and lifting arms are connected on both sides of the lifting nut seats, the tail ends of the lifting arms are movably connected to the frame, and the top ends are connected to the lifting frame, a support arm is provided on the outside of the lifting arm, and the support arm is movably connected to the lifting arm and the tail end is movably connected to the frame, and a supporting arm is provided on the lifting frame.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, a transverse servo motor is provided on the lifting frame, the output end of the transverse servo motor is connected to a transverse screw, the external thread of the transverse screw is connected to a transverse nut seat, a transverse slide is installed on the transverse nut seat, a moving frame is installed on the transverse slide, and a top cover is installed above the moving frame.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, a longitudinal movement servo motor is installed in the movable frame, the output end of the longitudinal movement servo motor is connected to a longitudinal movement screw, the external thread of the longitudinal movement screw is connected to a longitudinal movement nut seat, and the longitudinal movement nut seat is connected to the support arm.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the transverse movement servo motor is used to realize the transverse movement of the support arm, and the longitudinal movement servo motor is used to realize the longitudinal movement of the support arm.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, two sets of steering wheels are installed in the cabinet to achieve rotation, and an inverter, a servo controller, a battery and a collaborative robot control box are installed in the cabinet.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, two sets of width adjustment modules are provided on the back of the cabinet, and the two sets of width adjustment modules are respectively connected to the two sets of frames to control the distance between the two sets of frames. A cover plate is installed on the front of the cabinet.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This invention provides automated aircraft engine handling and installation equipment. Through the coordinated action of the servo adjustment mechanism's lifting servo motor, lifting screw, lifting nut, and lifting arm, the height of the support arm can be precisely adjusted to accommodate different aircraft engine models. Furthermore, the provision of lateral and longitudinal servo motors allows for flexible horizontal movement of the support arm, further enhancing installation accuracy and flexibility.

[0016] Furthermore, components installed within the cabinet, including the steering wheel, inverter, servo controller, battery, and collaborative robot control box, provide a stable power source and intelligent control for the entire equipment. The width adjustment module allows for flexible adjustment of the spacing between the two frames to accommodate different aircraft engine models, thus adapting to varying installation requirements. The cabinet's front cover design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also effectively protects the components within, extending the equipment's lifespan.

[0017] The aircraft engine automatic transport and installation equipment provided by the present invention is not only compact in structure and easy to operate, but also highly automated and precise, greatly improving the installation efficiency and quality of aircraft engines, reducing installation costs, and having broad application prospects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the top view of an automatic transport and installation device for aircraft engines;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the partial three-dimensional structure of an automatic handling and installation device for aircraft engines;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control cabinet structure of an aircraft engine automatic handling and installation equipment;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the framework structure of an automatic transport and installation device for aircraft engines;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of an automatic transport and installation device for aircraft engines;

[0023] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the initial state structure of a servo adjustment mechanism of an automatic handling and installation device for an aircraft engine;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the servo adjustment mechanism in the jacking state of an automatic aircraft engine handling and installation device.

[0025] In the accompanying drawings: 1. Cabinet; 11. Cover; 12. Width adjustment module; 13. Frame; 14. Base; 15. Tailstock; 16. Steering wheel; 17. Weighing module; 21. Lifting servo motor; 22. Lifting screw; 23. Lifting nut seat; 24. Support arm; 25. Lifting arm; 26. Lifting frame; 3. Robotic arm; 31. Industrial camera installation position; 4. Top cover; 41. Transverse servo motor; 42. Transverse screw; 43. Transverse slide; 44. Transverse nut seat; 45. Moving frame; 51. Longitudinal servo motor; 52. Longitudinal screw; 53. Longitudinal nut seat; 54. Support arm; 61. Inverter; 62. Servo controller; 63. Battery; 64. Collaborative robot control box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of the present invention will be described in detail below. In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can be implemented without some of these specific details. The following description of the embodiments is merely intended to provide a better understanding of the present invention by illustrating examples of the present invention.

[0027] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 7 As shown, the present invention provides a technical solution for automatic handling and installation equipment for aircraft engines: it includes a cabinet 1, and the back of the cabinet is symmetrically provided with two sets of frames 13. Each set of frames is provided with a base frame 14, and the tail end of the base frame is installed with a tailstock 15. A robotic arm 3 is installed on the tailstock, and an industrial camera mounting position 31 is provided on the robotic arm, which is used to select and install an industrial camera according to actual conditions, so that it can assist in identification and positioning, and is used to assist operators in identifying and locating aircraft engines. A steering wheel 16 is installed at the bottom of the frame and tailstock, and a weighing module 17 is installed on the top of the steering wheel to monitor the weight distribution of the equipment in real time to ensure the safety of operation.

[0028] The frame houses a servo adjustment mechanism, comprising two lifting servo motors 21. Each motor's output is connected to a lifting screw 22. The screw's external thread is connected to a lifting nut 23, which is flanked by lifting arms 25. The arms are flexibly connected to the frame at their rear ends, and to a lifting frame 26 at their top ends. Support arms 24 are mounted on the outside of the arms, flexibly connected to the arms and at their rear ends to the frame, providing additional stability and support.

[0029] The lifting frame is equipped with a traverse servo motor 41, the output of which is connected to a traverse screw 42. The external thread of the traverse screw is connected to a traverse nut seat 44, which is mounted on a traverse slide 43, which in turn is mounted on a mobile frame 45. A top cover 4 is installed above the mobile frame to protect the internal mechanical structure and provide an operating platform.

[0030] A longitudinal servo motor 51 is mounted within the mobile frame. Its output is connected to a longitudinal screw 52. The screw's external thread is connected to a longitudinal nut 53, which in turn is connected to a support arm 54. The lateral and longitudinal servo motors, respectively, move the support arm 54 in the horizontal and vertical directions, enabling precise handling and positioning of the aircraft engine.

[0031] The cabinet is equipped with two sets of steering wheels to realize the rotation of the equipment. The cabinet also houses an inverter 61, a servo controller 62, a battery 63 and a collaborative robot control box 64, providing a stable power source and intelligent control for the entire equipment.

[0032] Two width adjustment modules 12 are located on the back of the cabinet. These modules are connected to the two frames to adjust the spacing between the two frames to accommodate different aircraft engine models. A cover 11 is installed on the front of the cabinet, which not only adds aesthetic appeal but also effectively protects the components within the cabinet, extending the life of the equipment.

[0033] Through the above structure, the aircraft engine automatic transport and installation equipment of the present invention can realize the rapid and accurate transport and installation of aircraft engines, greatly improving work efficiency and installation accuracy, while reducing labor costs and installation risks.

[0034] The working principle and use process of the present invention: After assembling the various components of the present solution in sequence, all working steps can be completed by working in accordance with the above implementation methods in sequence according to actual needs.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field, within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, who makes equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered by the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inside", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0037] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms "install", "set", "connect", "fix", "screw" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] While the embodiments of the present invention are described above, these embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the present invention to specific embodiments. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the above description. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present invention, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to make good use of the present invention and its modifications and uses. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic transport and installation device for aircraft engines, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cabinet (1), wherein the back of the cabinet (1) is symmetrically provided with two sets of frames (13), the two sets of frames (13) are both provided with a base frame (14), the tail end of the base frame (14) is installed with a tailstock (15), the tailstock (15) is installed with a mechanical arm (3), the mechanical arm (3) is provided with an industrial camera installation position (31), the bottom of the frame (13) and the tailstock (15) is installed with a steering wheel (16), the top of the steering wheel (16) is installed with a weighing module (17), the frame (13) is installed with a servo adjustment mechanism, and the servo adjustment mechanism comprises two sets of symmetrically provided A lifting servo motor (21), two groups of the lifting servo motors (21) are connected to the output ends of the lifting screws (22), the lifting screws (22) are externally threadedly connected to the lifting nut seats (23), the lifting nut seats (23) are connected to lifting arms (25) on both sides, the tail ends of the lifting arms (25) are movably connected to the frame (13), and the top ends are connected to the lifting frame (26), a support arm (24) is provided on the outside of the lifting arm (25), the support arm (24) is movably connected to the lifting arm (25), and the tail ends are movably connected to the frame (13), and a support arm (54) is provided on the lifting frame (26); The lifting frame (26) is provided with a transverse servo motor (41), an output end of the transverse servo motor (41) is connected to a transverse screw (42), an external thread of the transverse screw (42) is connected to a transverse nut seat (44), a transverse slide (43) is installed on the transverse nut seat (44), a moving frame (45) is installed on the transverse slide (43), and a top cover (4) is installed above the moving frame (45); A longitudinal movement servo motor (51) is installed in the movable frame (45), an output end of the longitudinal movement servo motor (51) is connected to a longitudinal movement screw (52), an external thread of the longitudinal movement screw (52) is connected to a longitudinal movement nut seat (53), and the longitudinal movement nut seat (53) is connected to a supporting arm (54).

2. The automatic transport and installation equipment for aircraft engines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transverse movement servo motor (41) is used to realize the transverse movement of the supporting arm (54), and the longitudinal movement servo motor (51) is used to realize the longitudinal movement of the supporting arm (54).

3. The automatic transport and installation equipment for aircraft engines according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two sets of steering wheels are installed in the cabinet (1) for realizing rotation. An inverter (61), a servo controller (62), a battery (63) and a collaborative robot control box (64) are installed in the cabinet (1).

4. The automatic transport and installation equipment for aircraft engines according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two sets of width adjustment modules (12) are provided on the back of the cabinet (1), and the two sets of width adjustment modules (12) are respectively connected to the two sets of frames (13) to control the distance between the two sets of frames (13). A cover plate (11) is installed on the front of the cabinet (1).

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