Heating repair device and repair method

Abstract

The invention discloses a heating repair device and a repair method, and belongs to the technical field of repair equipment, the heating repair device comprises a vacuum bag, a sealing ring and a vacuum joint, the vacuum bag is connected with a heater, the vacuum bag is a piece made of an airtight material, and the vacuum bag is provided with a through hole; the sealing ring is connected with the end face, back to the heater, of the vacuum bag, the sealing ring and the end face of the vacuum bag jointly define a repairing space, the repairing space communicates with the through hole, and the heater is configured to supply heat to the repairing space; and the vacuum connector penetrates through the through hole, is connected with the vacuum bag and is configured to be connected with a vacuum air source so as to be used for vacuumizing the repair space, the size and the weight of the heating repair device can be reduced, the operation process can be effectively simplified, and the repair period can be shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of repair equipment, and in particular to a heating repair device and a repair method. Background Art

[0002] With the widespread application of composite materials in aerospace, automobile, shipbuilding and other fields, the demand for damage repair of composite materials is also increasing. In the traditional repair process, composite materials usually need to be restored through heating and vacuum bag repair technology to restore their performance.

[0003] In the related technology, traditional composite material repair equipment requires real-time assembly of independent components such as heaters and vacuum bags when in use, which makes the operation cumbersome and the repair cycle long. In addition, the equipment is large in size and weight, making it difficult to meet the needs of field operations and emergency repairs. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a heating repair device, which is conducive to reducing the volume and weight of the heating repair device, can effectively simplify the operation process, and shorten the repair cycle.

[0005] The invention also provides a repairing method.

[0006] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the heating repair device includes: a vacuum bag connected to the heater, the vacuum bag is made of airtight material and is provided with a perforation; a sealing ring connected to the end face of the vacuum bag facing away from the heater, the sealing ring and the end face of the vacuum bag jointly define a repair space, the repair space is connected to the perforation, and the heater is configured to supply heat to the repair space; a vacuum joint is passed through the perforation and connected to the vacuum bag, and is configured to be connected to a vacuum air source for evacuating the repair space.

[0007] According to the heating repair device of the embodiment of the present invention, at least the following beneficial effects are achieved: the vacuum bag of the heating repair device is directly connected to the heater, that is, the two are fixedly connected as one body, and there is no need for repeated assembly when in use, so that the volume and weight of the heating repair device are smaller, the vacuum bag is made of airtight material, and the vacuum bag is provided with a perforation, the sealing ring is connected to the end face of the vacuum bag facing away from the heater, the sealing ring and the end face of the vacuum bag jointly define the repair space, and the perforation is connected to the repair space, the vacuum joint is penetrated at the perforation and connected to the vacuum bag, when in use, the maintenance personnel can place the vacuum bag on the repair area covered with the composite material, so that the repair area is placed in the repair space, by pressing the sealing ring, the repair space is surrounded by a closed chamber, and then connected to the vacuum air source through the vacuum joint, so that the vacuum treatment of the repair space can be realized, after the heater is controlled to operate, the heater can supply heat to the repair space to realize the repair of the composite material, the heating repair device integrates the functions of the vacuum bag and the heater, can save the time of making the vacuum bag during the repair process, can simplify the operation process, shorten the repair cycle, and is particularly suitable for scenes such as field operations and emergency repairs.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating repair device also includes a first thermocouple and a controller, the first thermocouple includes a bending section and a connecting section, the connecting section is passed through the vacuum bag, the bending section is arranged in the repair space, and the bending section is configured for maintenance personnel to bend according to the edge of the repair area, and the first thermocouple and the heater are both electrically connected to the controller.

[0009] Specifically, the heating repair device also includes a first thermocouple and a controller, the first thermocouple includes a connecting section and a bending section, wherein the connecting section is passed through the vacuum bag to realize the connection between the first thermocouple and the vacuum bag and the controller, the bending section is arranged in the repair space, and the bending section is freely arranged, and the bending section is configured to be bent by maintenance personnel according to the edge of the repair area so that the shape of the bending section is adapted to the edge of the repair area. After the bending section is placed corresponding to the edge of the repair area, the first thermocouple can accurately monitor the edge temperature of the repair area during the repair process. The first thermocouple and the heater are both electrically connected to the controller. The heating repair device can control the operating state of the heater according to the monitored temperature of the first thermocouple to improve the repair effect of the composite material.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating repair device also includes a second thermocouple, which is connected to the vacuum bag, and the detection end of the second thermocouple is arranged in the repair space to detect the temperature in the middle of the repair space. The second thermocouple and the heater are both electrically connected to the controller.

[0011] Specifically, the heating repair device also includes a second thermocouple, which is connected to the vacuum bag, and the detection end of the second thermocouple is arranged in the repair space. When the vacuum bag is placed on the repair area, the composite material can be placed in the repair space. The detection end of the second thermocouple is used to monitor the temperature in the middle of the repair space, that is, it is mainly used to monitor the temperature in the middle of the repair area. The second thermocouple and the heater are both electrically connected to the controller. The heating repair device can control the operating state of the heater according to the monitored temperature of the second thermocouple to improve the repair effect of the composite material.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of first thermocouples are provided, and the bending sections of the plurality of first thermocouples are arranged around the detection end of the second thermocouple.

[0013] Specifically, multiple first thermocouples are arranged, and the bending sections of the multiple first thermocouples are arranged around the detection end of the second thermocouple. Through the arrangement of multiple first thermocouples, full-segment monitoring of the edge of the repair area can be achieved, and the repair effect of the composite material repair can be improved through the coordinated monitoring of the first thermocouple and the second thermocouple.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vacuum bag includes a first sealing gasket and a second sealing gasket, the first sealing gasket, the heater and the second sealing gasket are sequentially stacked and connected, and the sealing ring is connected to the end surface of the second sealing gasket facing away from the heater.

[0015] Specifically, the vacuum bag includes a first sealing pad and a second sealing pad. The first sealing pad, the heater and the second sealing pad are stacked and connected in sequence, that is, the heater is clamped between the first sealing pad and the second sealing pad to realize the combination of the vacuum bag and the heater. The heating repair device connects the vacuum bag and the heater as one, and there is no need for real-time assembly during the repair process, which is beneficial to simplify the operation process. The heater is arranged between the first sealing pad and the second sealing pad, which is beneficial to avoid the problem of maintenance personnel directly contacting the heater. The sealing ring is connected to the end face of the second sealing pad facing away from the heater to jointly define the repair space.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating repair device further includes a one-way valve and a pressure sensor. The one-way valve is used to control the one-way conduction or blocking of the vacuum joint, and the pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure value of the repair space.

[0017] Specifically, the heating repair device also includes a one-way valve and a pressure sensor. The one-way valve is used to control the one-way conduction or blocking of the vacuum joint to facilitate the connection between the vacuum joint and the vacuum air source, and is beneficial to reduce or avoid the problem of vacuum leakage in the vacuum joint. The pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure value of the repair space, and in conjunction with the connection and disconnection of the vacuum joint and the vacuum air source, the repair space can reach a preset pressure value, making the pressure control of the repair space more accurate, which is beneficial to improving the repair effect.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the perforations are provided in the first sealing gasket and the second sealing gasket; and / or,

[0019] The heating repair device also includes a vacuum pump, which is connected to the vacuum joint and is used to evacuate the repair space.

[0020] Optionally, a perforation is provided in the first sealing pad and the second sealing pad, and the first sealing pad, the heater and the second sealing pad are connected in sequence to avoid the problem of vacuum leakage between the heater and the first sealing pad and the second sealing pad. A vacuum joint is provided in the perforation to realize the connection between the vacuum joint and the repair space; optionally, the heating repair device also includes a vacuum pump, and the vacuum treatment of the repair space is realized by connecting a miniature vacuum pump to the vacuum joint, which is beneficial to improve the portability of the heating repair device and reduce the dependence on large fixed equipment, so that the heating repair device can be suitable for field operations and emergency repairs and other scenarios.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating repair device further comprises a signal input module, the signal input module is configured to receive input instructions from a maintenance person, the signal input module and the heater are both electrically connected to the controller; and / or,

[0022] The controller includes a control chip, a sensor chip, a storage chip, a communication chip or a power regulation module.

[0023] Optionally, the heating repair device also includes a signal input module, and maintenance personnel can input instructions to the signal input module through physical buttons, remote control, etc. The signal input module and the heater are electrically connected to the controller. The heating repair device can control the operating parameters and status of the heater according to the input instructions of the maintenance personnel to improve the applicability to different composite materials, environmental factors, and repair scenarios; Optionally, the controller includes a control chip, a sensor chip, a storage chip, a communication chip or a power regulation module. The control chip is used to control and manage the operation of various equipment and systems to improve the intelligence of the controller, the sensor chip is used to monitor various parameters to achieve precise control, the storage chip is used to store various repair parameters and data, and the communication chip is used to transmit information with various mobile terminals. The power regulation module is used to control the heating power of the heater, etc. The heating repair device integrates the controller and the heater into one, which is beneficial to reducing the volume and weight of the heating repair device, thereby improving the portability of the heating repair device, so that the heating repair device can be suitable for field operations and emergency repair scenarios.

[0024] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating repair device further comprises a rubber pad, and a receiving groove is provided on the end surface of the sealing ring away from the vacuum bag, the receiving groove is arranged around the repair space, and the rubber pad is embedded in the receiving groove.

[0025] Specifically, the heating repair device also includes a rubber pad, and a accommodating groove is provided on the end face of the sealing ring away from the vacuum bag. The accommodating groove is arranged around the repair space, and the rubber pad is embedded and connected to the accommodating groove. When the vacuum bag is placed in the repair area, the rubber pad can be connected with the end face of the repair area to make the repair space form a sealed state. The heating repair device is beneficial to improving the sealing degree during the repair process through the cooperation of the rubber pad and the sealing ring.

[0026] The repair method according to the second aspect of the present invention is applied to the heating repair device shown in the first aspect; the repair method comprises:

[0027] Placing the vacuum bag on the repair area covered with the composite material, and bending the bent section of the first thermocouple according to the edge of the repair area so that the shape of the bent section is adapted to the edge of the repair area;

[0028] Press the seal tightly against the repair area;

[0029] Connect the vacuum connector to the vacuum gas source to evacuate the repair space and determine whether the vacuum bag is sealed all around;

[0030] When the vacuum bag is sealed on all sides, the heater is controlled to operate to supply heat to the repair space.

[0031] The repair method according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the vacuum bag of the heating repair device is directly connected to the heater, that is, the two are fixedly connected as one, and there is no need for repeated assembly during use, so that the volume and weight of the heating repair device are smaller, the vacuum bag is made of airtight material, and the vacuum bag is provided with a perforation, the sealing ring is connected to the end face of the vacuum bag facing away from the heater, the sealing ring and the end face of the vacuum bag jointly define the repair space, and the perforation is connected to the repair space, the vacuum joint is penetrated at the perforation and connected to the vacuum bag, during repair, the maintenance personnel can place the vacuum bag on the repair area covered with composite materials, bend the bent section of the first thermocouple according to the edge of the repair area, make the shape of the bent section match the edge of the repair area, and after placing the bent section corresponding to the edge of the repair area, the first thermocouple can be accurately The edge temperature of the repair area during the repair process is monitored, the first thermocouple and the heater are electrically connected to the controller, and the heating repair device can control the operating state of the heater according to the monitored temperature of the first thermocouple to improve the repair effect of the composite material, and then the sealing ring is pressed tightly to make the sealing ring abut against the repair area, so that the repair space forms a closed chamber, and then it is connected to the vacuum air source through a vacuum joint, so that the vacuum treatment of the repair space can be achieved. After checking that the vacuum bag is sealed all around, the maintenance personnel can control the operation of the heater, and the heater can supply heat to the repair space. The heating repair device integrates the functions of the vacuum bag and the heater, which can save the time of making the vacuum bag during the repair process, can simplify the operation process, shorten the repair cycle, and is particularly suitable for field operations and emergency repairs.

[0032] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0034] Figure 1 A top view of a heating repair device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 An exploded view of a heating repair device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 A bottom view of a heating repair device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 An exploded view of a heating repair device according to an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0038] Figure 5This is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between the sealing ring and the vacuum bag of a heating repair device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6 The present invention is a flowchart of a repair method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure Number:

[0041] 100, vacuum bag; 110, first sealing pad; 120, second sealing pad; 130, perforation;

[0042] 200. Heater;

[0043] 300, sealing ring; 310, receiving groove;

[0044] 400, vacuum connector;

[0045] 500, first thermocouple; 510, bending section; 520, connecting section;

[0046] 600, controller; 610, signal input module; 620, display screen; 630, power supply interface;

[0047] 700. Second thermocouple. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0049] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as orientation or positional relationship indicated as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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 should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0050] In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means more than two. If there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0051] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0052] Traditional composite material repair equipment is usually composed of independent components such as a heater 200 and a vacuum pump, which makes the repair process complicated and cumbersome to operate. When using traditional composite material repair equipment, maintenance personnel need to make vacuum bags 100 and assemble heaters 200 in real time, which requires maintenance personnel to spend more time and energy on assembly during on-site operations, which virtually prolongs the maintenance cycle and reduces work efficiency.

[0053] In addition, most traditional composite repair equipment has a large size and high energy consumption, often relying on external power supplies or large equipment. It is often not suitable for use in small or special environments and cannot meet the needs of field operations and emergency repairs.

[0054] Reference Figures 1 to 5 As shown, for this purpose, an embodiment of the present invention provides a heating repair device, which integrates a vacuum bag 100 and a heater 200 into one body, is more lightweight and portable, and can quickly and efficiently repair composite materials in an outdoor environment. The heating repair device includes a vacuum bag 100, a heater 200, a sealing ring 300 and a vacuum joint 400.

[0055] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, specifically, the vacuum bag 100 is fixedly connected with the heater 200 as a whole, the vacuum bag 100 is made of airtight material, and a through hole 130 is provided on the vacuum bag 100. That is, the vacuum bag 100 and the heater 200 of the heating repair device are fixedly connected as a whole, and there is no need to assemble repeatedly when in use, which can simplify the operation process of the heating repair device, shorten the repair cycle, make the heating repair device smaller in size and weight, and can be suitable for field operations or emergency repair needs.

[0056] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the sealing ring 300 is arranged in a frame shape, and the sealing ring 300 is connected to the end face of the vacuum bag 100 facing away from the heater 200. The sealing ring 300 and the end face of the vacuum bag 100 jointly define a repair space, and the repair space is connected to the perforation 130. The heater 200 can be an electric heater 200. After the heater 200 is connected to an external battery, it can provide heat to the repair space.

[0057] Specifically, the heater 200 includes a heating substrate, which covers the top of the repair space to achieve uniform heating of the repair space.

[0058] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the vacuum connector 400 is disposed through the through hole 130 and connected to the vacuum bag 100 . The vacuum connector 400 is configured to be connected to a vacuum gas source for evacuating the repair space.

[0059] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, when in use, the maintenance personnel can place the vacuum bag 100 on the repair area covered with the composite material, so that the repair area is placed in the repair space, and by pressing the sealing ring 300, the repair space is enclosed into a closed chamber, and then connected to the vacuum air source through the vacuum joint 400, so as to realize the vacuum treatment of the repair space. After controlling the operation of the heater 200, the heater 200 can supply heat to the repair space to realize the repair of the composite material. The heating repair device integrates the functions of the vacuum bag 100 and the heater 200, which can save the time of making the vacuum bag 100 and assembling the heater 200 during the maintenance process, can simplify the operation process, shorten the repair cycle, and is particularly suitable for field operations and emergency repairs.

[0060] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, compared with traditional composite material repair equipment, the heating repair device provided by the embodiment of the present invention integrates the functions of the heater 200 and the vacuum bag 100 into one, has a smaller volume and weight, is lighter, and can quickly and efficiently repair composite materials in an outdoor environment, and is particularly suitable for field operations and emergency repair needs. When in use, the heating repair device only needs to be connected to an external vacuum air source and a battery to operate, which improves the portability and ease of operation of the heating repair device, does not need to rely on an external large power supply or other large equipment, and can be used in small or special environments.

[0061] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in a heating repair device according to an embodiment of the present invention, a vacuum bag 100 includes a first sealing pad 110 and a second sealing pad 120. The first sealing pad 110, a heater 200 and the second sealing pad 120 are sequentially stacked and connected, and a sealing ring 300 is connected to the end surface of the second sealing pad 120 facing away from the heater 200. The following description is made by taking the first sealing pad 110 and the second sealing pad 120 being arranged up and down as an example:

[0062] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the first sealing gasket 110, the heater 200 and the second sealing gasket 120 are stacked and connected in sequence, that is, the heater 200 is sandwiched between the first sealing gasket 110 and the second sealing gasket 120, so as to realize the combination of the vacuum bag 100 and the heater 200. The heating repair device connects the vacuum bag 100 and the heater 200 as a whole, and there is no need for real-time assembly during the repair process, which is conducive to simplifying the operation process.

[0063] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the heater 200 is disposed between the first sealing gasket 110 and the second sealing gasket 120, which is conducive to preventing maintenance personnel from directly contacting the heater 200. The sealing ring 300 is connected to the end surface of the second sealing gasket 120 facing away from the heater 200 to jointly define a repair space. The first sealing gasket 110, the heater 200 and the second sealing gasket 120 are tightly connected as a whole, which can effectively prevent the problem of vacuum leakage between the heater 200 and the first sealing gasket 110 and the second sealing gasket 120.

[0064] It should be noted that the first sealing gasket 110 and the second sealing gasket 120 can be made of airtight materials such as rubber, polyester, nylon, polyethylene, and polypropylene.

[0065] It should be noted that the heater 200 may be an electric heating element such as graphene, carbon nanofilm or resistance wire.

[0066] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it is understandable that the heating repair device also includes a first thermocouple 500 and a controller 600. The first thermocouple 500 is in a filament shape. The first thermocouple 500 includes a bending section 510 and a connecting section 520. The connecting section 520 is inserted through the vacuum bag 100 and connected to the vacuum bag 100. The bending section 510 is arranged in the repair space. The bending section 510 is set freely. The bending section 510 is configured for maintenance personnel to bend according to the edge of the repair area, that is, the bending section 510 is not fixedly connected to the vacuum bag 100, and can be bent by maintenance personnel into a shape that matches the edge of the repair area. After the maintenance personnel place the bending section 510 corresponding to the edge of the repair area, the first thermocouple 500 can accurately monitor the edge temperature of the repair area during the repair process.

[0067] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first thermocouple 500 and the heater 200 are both electrically connected to the controller 600. The heating repair device can control the operating state of the heater 200 according to the monitored temperature of the first thermocouple 500 to improve the repair effect of the composite material.

[0068] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, specifically, the heater 200 is fixedly connected to the vacuum bag 100, and the heating repair device integrates the controller 600 and the heater 200, so that the size and weight of the heating repair device are smaller and lighter, and the composite material can be repaired quickly and efficiently in an outdoor environment.

[0069] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it is understandable that the heating repair device further includes a second thermocouple 700, the second thermocouple 700 is connected to the vacuum bag 100, and the detection end of the second thermocouple 700 is arranged in the repair space.

[0070] Specifically, the second thermocouple 700 includes a fixed end and a detection end. The fixed end is embedded in the vacuum bag 100, and the detection end is arranged to pass through the second sealing pad 120. The detection end is arranged in the middle of the second sealing pad 120 to detect the temperature in the middle of the repair space. The second thermocouple 700 and the heater 200 are both electrically connected to the controller 600.

[0071] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, specifically, the heating repair device also includes a second thermocouple 700, and the second thermocouple 700 is connected to the vacuum bag 100, that is, the second thermocouple 700 and the vacuum bag 100 are relatively fixed, and the detection end of the second thermocouple 700 is arranged in the repair space. When the vacuum bag 100 is placed on the repair area, the composite material can be placed in the repair space. The detection end of the second thermocouple 700 is used to monitor the temperature in the middle of the repair space, that is, it is mainly used to monitor the temperature in the middle of the repair area. The second thermocouple 700 and the heater 200 are both electrically connected to the controller 600. The heating repair device can control the operating state of the heater 200 according to the monitored temperature of the second thermocouple 700 to improve the repair effect of the composite material.

[0072] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it can be understood that two first thermocouples 500 are provided, and the bending sections 510 of the two first thermocouples 500 are provided around the detection end of the second thermocouple 700. The heating repair device can achieve full-section lamination of the bending section 510 to the edge of the repair area through the provision of two first thermocouples 500, that is, achieve full-section monitoring of the edge of the repair area, and improve the repair effect of the composite material through the coordinated monitoring of the first thermocouple 500 and the second thermocouple 700.

[0073] For example, the edge of the repair area is in the shape of a circular ring, wherein the bending section 510 of one of the first thermocouples 500 can be bent into a semicircular arc, and the bending section 510 of the other first thermocouple 500 can be bent into a semicircular arc, and the two bending sections 510 are spliced ​​together to form a circular ring, so as to achieve full-section fitting of the bending section 510 to the edge of the repair area, that is, to achieve full-section monitoring of the edge of the repair area.

[0074] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it should be noted that the structures and monitoring principles of the first thermocouple 500 and the second thermocouple 700 belong to conventional technical means in the field and will not be described in detail here.

[0075] It should be understood that in some other embodiments, the number of the first thermocouples 500 may be set to three or more.

[0076] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, it can be understood that in this embodiment, the heating repair device also includes a one-way valve and a pressure sensor. The one-way valve is used to control the one-way conduction or blocking of the vacuum connector 400, so as to facilitate the connection between the vacuum connector 400 and the vacuum air source, and is helpful to reduce or avoid the problem of vacuum leakage of the vacuum connector 400.

[0077] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure value of the repair space. By coordinating the opening and closing of the vacuum connector 400 and the vacuum air source, the repair space can reach a preset pressure value, making the pressure control of the repair space more accurate, which is beneficial to improving the repair effect.

[0078] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it can be understood that the through hole 130 is provided in the first sealing gasket 110 and the second sealing gasket 120. By connecting the first sealing gasket 110, the heater 200 and the second sealing gasket 120 in sequence, the problem of vacuum leakage between the heater 200 and the first sealing gasket 110 and the second sealing gasket 120 can be avoided. The vacuum joint 400 is provided in the through hole 130 to realize the connection between the vacuum joint 400 and the repair space.

[0079] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, specifically, the perforation 130 is disposed at the end corner of the repair space, thereby reducing the influence of the perforation 130 on the heating uniformity of the composite material. Specifically, the perforation 130 is disposed at the upper right corner of the vacuum bag 100 .

[0080] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it is understandable that the heating repair device also includes a vacuum pump, which is connected to the vacuum connector 400 to evacuate the repair space. The heating repair device also includes a vacuum pump, and maintenance personnel can carry a miniature vacuum pump and connect it to the vacuum connector 400 to achieve vacuum treatment of the repair space, which is conducive to improving the portability of the heating repair device and reducing dependence on large fixed equipment, so that the heating repair device can be used in scenes such as field operations and emergency repairs.

[0081] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it can be understood that the controller 600 includes a control chip, a sensor chip, a storage chip, a communication chip or a power regulation module.

[0082] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the control chip is used to control and manage the operation of various devices and systems to improve the intelligence of the controller 600, the sensor chip is used to monitor various parameters to achieve precise control, the storage chip is used to store various repair parameters and data, and the communication chip is used to transmit information with various mobile terminals. The power regulation module is used to control the heating power of the heater 200, etc. The heating repair device integrates the controller 600 and the heater 200 into one, which is beneficial to reducing the volume and weight of the heating repair device, thereby improving the portability of the heating repair device, so that the heating repair device can be suitable for field operations and emergency repair scenarios.

[0083] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, it is understandable that the heating repair device also includes a signal input module 610 , which is configured to receive input instructions from maintenance personnel, and the signal input module 610 and the heater 200 are both electrically connected to the controller 600 .

[0084] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, specifically, the signal input module 610 includes physical buttons and a communication module. The signal input module includes physical buttons such as a power switch, a function selection button, an up and down adjustment button, and a heating switch button, so that maintenance personnel can select maintenance parameters to be used according to actual needs. Maintenance data includes but is not limited to parameters such as heating rate, insulation temperature, insulation time, cooling rate, end temperature, alarm temperature, and alarm pressure.

[0085] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the controller 600 can also be connected to terminal devices such as mobile phones or computers through communication receiving modules such as WiFi. Maintenance personnel can use the host computer to directly set parameters and apply parameters with one click, and the data during operation will be transmitted to the host computer for storage via WiFi. The alarm information parameters are displayed on the host computer and the display screen 620. After the parameter setting is completed, the heater 200 can operate automatically according to the set parameters.

[0086] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the heating repair device also includes a display screen 620 and a power supply interface 630. The display screen 620 is used to display various parameters to facilitate maintenance personnel to accurately adjust the controller 600. The power supply interface 630 can be connected to the battery of the external device through a power supply line, thereby realizing power supply to the controller 600 and the heater 200.

[0087] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, it is understandable that the heating repair device also includes a rubber pad, and the end surface of the sealing ring 300 away from the vacuum bag 100 is provided with a receiving groove 310, the receiving groove 310 is arranged around the repair space, and the rubber pad is embedded in the receiving groove 310.

[0088] The rubber pad is embedded in the accommodating groove 310. When the vacuum bag 100 is placed in the repair area, the rubber pad can be connected to the end face of the repair area to keep the repair space sealed. The heating repair device is beneficial to improving the sealing degree during the repair process through the cooperation between the rubber pad and the sealing ring 300.

[0089] The heating repair device provided by the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following three beneficial effects:

[0090] (1) The controller 600 is integrated with the heater 200 and has all the functions of a conventional composite material repair device, thereby reducing the size of the repair device and improving portability.

[0091] (2 The heating repair device is suitable for field environment repair. The repair of composite materials can be completed by carrying only the heating repair device, a micro vacuum pump and a battery, thereby improving the applicability of field repair of composite materials.

[0092] (3) The heating repair device contains a sealing ring 300 inside, which can be directly used as a vacuum bag 100, reducing the time for making the vacuum bag 100 during the repair process and effectively improving the repair efficiency.

[0093] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, a repair method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to the heating repair device shown above. The heating repair device also includes a first thermocouple 500 and a controller 600. The first thermocouple 500 includes a bending section 510 and a connecting section 520. The connecting section 520 is inserted into the vacuum bag 100. The bending section 510 is arranged in the repair space. The bending section 510 is configured for maintenance personnel to bend according to the edge of the repair area. The first thermocouple 500 and the heater 200 are both electrically connected to the controller 600.

[0094] Reference Figure 6 As shown, the repair method comprises the following steps:

[0095] Step S100, placing the vacuum bag 100 on the repair area covered with the composite material, and bending the bending section 510 of the first thermocouple 500 according to the edge of the repair area so that the shape of the bending section 510 is adapted to the edge of the repair area;

[0096] Step S200, pressing the sealing ring 300 tightly against the repair area;

[0097] Step S300, connecting the vacuum connector 400 to a vacuum gas source to evacuate the repair space and determine whether the vacuum bag 100 is sealed.

[0098] In step S400, when the vacuum bag 100 is sealed on all sides, the heater 200 is controlled to operate to supply heat to the repair space.

[0099] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in step S100, the maintenance personnel can place the vacuum bag 100 at the repair area covered with the composite material, so that the composite material and the repair area are placed in the repair space, and the bending section 510 of the first thermocouple 500 is bent according to the edge of the repair area so that the shape of the bending section 510 is adapted to the edge of the repair area. After the bending section 510 is placed corresponding to the edge of the repair area, the first thermocouple 500 can accurately monitor the edge temperature of the repair area during the repair process. The first thermocouple 500 and the heater 200 are both electrically connected to the controller 600. The heating repair device can control the operating state of the heater 200 according to the monitored temperature of the first thermocouple 500 to improve the repair effect of the composite material.

[0100] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, in step S200 and step S300, the maintenance personnel press the sealing ring 300 tightly so that the sealing ring 300 abuts against the end surface of the repair area, so that the repair space forms a closed space, and then connects to the vacuum air source through the vacuum connector 400, so as to realize the vacuum treatment of the repair space. The maintenance personnel checks whether there is vacuum leakage around the sealing ring 300, so as to determine whether the vacuum bag 100 is in a sealed state around.

[0101] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in step S400, after the vacuum bag 100 is sealed on all sides, the maintenance personnel can control the operation of the heater 200, and the heater 200 can supply heat to the repair space. The heating repair device integrates the functions of the vacuum bag 100 and the heater 200, which can save time in making the vacuum bag 100 during the maintenance process, simplify the operation process, shorten the repair cycle, and is particularly suitable for field operations and emergency repairs.

[0102] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, it can be understood that the signal input module includes physical buttons such as a power switch, a function selection button, an up and down adjustment button, a heating switch button, etc., so that maintenance personnel can select maintenance parameters to be used according to actual needs.

[0103] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the controller 600 can be powered by an external AC or DC power supply, or by a battery. The maintenance personnel can select the maintenance parameters to be used through the function selection button, including but not limited to the heating rate, the heat preservation temperature, the heat preservation time, the cooling rate, the end temperature, the alarm temperature, the alarm pressure and other parameters. The parameters can be adjusted by the up and down adjustment buttons.

[0104] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the controller 600 can also be connected to a mobile phone or computer via WiFi, and maintenance personnel can use the host computer to directly set parameters and apply the parameters with one click. At the same time, the data during the operation of the heater 200 will also be transmitted to the host computer for storage via WiFi, and the alarm information parameters can be displayed on the host computer and the display screen 620. After the parameter setting is completed, the maintenance personnel can press the heating switch button to make the heater 200 automatically operate according to the set parameters.

[0105] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. A heating repair device, characterized in that: include: A vacuum bag (100) is connected to the heater (200), wherein the vacuum bag (100) is made of an airtight material and is provided with a perforation (130); a sealing ring (300) connected to the end surface of the vacuum bag (100) facing away from the heater (200); the sealing ring (300) and the end surface of the vacuum bag (100) jointly define a repair space; the repair space is in communication with the through hole (130); and the heater (200) is configured to supply heat to the repair space; A vacuum joint (400) is provided through the through hole (130) and connected to the vacuum bag (100), and is configured to be connected to a vacuum air source so as to evacuate the repair space.

2. The heating repair device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a first thermocouple (500) and a controller (600), wherein the first thermocouple (500) includes a bending section (510) and a connecting section (520), wherein the connecting section (520) is passed through the vacuum bag (100), and the bending section (510) is arranged in the repair space, and the bending section (510) is configured to be bent by maintenance personnel according to the edge of the repair area, and the first thermocouple (500) and the heater (200) are both electrically connected to the controller (600).

3. The heating repair device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a second thermocouple, which is connected to the vacuum bag (100), and a detection end of the second thermocouple is arranged in the repair space to detect the temperature in the middle of the repair space. The second thermocouple and the heater (200) are both electrically connected to the controller (600).

4. The heating repair device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of the first thermocouples (500) are provided, and the bending sections (510) of the plurality of the first thermocouples (500) are arranged around the detection end of the second thermocouple.

5. The heating repair device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vacuum bag (100) comprises a first sealing gasket (110) and a second sealing gasket (120); the first sealing gasket (110), the heater (200) and the second sealing gasket (120) are stacked and connected in sequence; and the sealing ring (300) is connected to the end surface of the second sealing gasket (120) facing away from the heater (200).

6. The heating repair device according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a one-way valve and a pressure sensor, wherein the one-way valve is used to control the one-way conduction or blocking of the vacuum joint (400), and the pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure value of the repair space.

7. The heating repair device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The through hole (130) is provided through the first sealing gasket (110) and the second sealing gasket (120); and / or, It also includes a vacuum pump, which is connected to the vacuum joint (400) and is used to evacuate the repair space.

8. The heating repair device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a signal input module (610), wherein the signal input module (610) is configured to receive input instructions from a maintenance person, and the signal input module (610) and the heater (200) are both electrically connected to the controller (600); and / or, The controller (600) comprises a control chip, a sensor chip, a storage chip, a communication chip or a power regulation module.

9. The heating repair device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also comprises a rubber pad, and a receiving groove (310) is provided on the end surface of the sealing ring (300) away from the vacuum bag (100), the receiving groove (310) is arranged around the repair space, and the rubber pad is embedded in the receiving groove (310).

10. A repair method, characterized in that: The heating repair device according to any one of claims 2 to 9; the repair method comprises: Placing the vacuum bag (100) on a repair area covered with composite material, and bending the bent section (510) of the first thermocouple (500) according to the edge of the repair area so that the shape of the bent section (510) matches the edge of the repair area; Pressing the sealing ring (300) tightly against the repair area; Connecting the vacuum joint (400) to a vacuum gas source to evacuate the repair space and determine whether the vacuum bag (100) is sealed all around; When the vacuum bag (100) is sealed on all sides, the heater (200) is controlled to operate to supply heat to the repair space.

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