Conformal structure of airborne display

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of airborne displays, and discloses an airborne display conformal structure which comprises a display frame, a mechanism frame, a lower shell assembly, a circuit board, an upper cover, an adapter plate, a rear cover assembly, a rear cover plate and a fastener. The display frame is designed into a shape similar to a triangular curved surface according to a reserved position of an aircraft cabin instrument panel, is mounted at the reserved position of the aircraft cabin instrument panel through a fastener, and comprises a liquid crystal screen; the display frame is fixedly connected with the mechanism frame; the lower shell assembly, the upper cover and the mechanism frame are connected and fixed; the rear cover assembly is fixedly connected with the upper cover and the lower shell assembly; the circuit board is arranged on the lower shell assembly, and the adapter plate is arranged on the rear cover assembly. The problem that an existing aircraft instrument panel cannot be matched due to insufficient aircraft structure space is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of airborne display technology, specifically relating to a conformal structure for airborne displays. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with the development of various types of aircraft, the missions are performed at high frequency and in high demand. Aircraft that have been in service for many years are outdated or nearly obsolete, and their functions and information capacity can no longer meet the requirements. In order to reduce risks, control economic costs, update equipment, and keep up with modern technology, aircraft are being modified.

[0003] Considering the current space of the instrument panel and the rear structure of the instrument panel of a certain aircraft, a new display needs to be added. However, there are multiple displays installed on the instrument panel, and the remaining space is very limited. In order to adapt to the instrument panel structure space, without reducing the display area or changing the original layout, a conformal structure for an airborne display that occupies little space and is convenient for pilots to use was designed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention addresses the problem that existing aircraft instrument panels cannot be adapted due to insufficient space in the aircraft structure. It provides a conformal structure for an airborne display, which, by combining the space of an aircraft instrument panel and the rear structural space of the instrument panel, can adapt to the instrument panel structural space without reducing the display area or changing the original layout. This is a space-saving airborne display conformal structure that is convenient for pilots to use and can be widely used in the field of airborne aviation.

[0005] The technical solution of this invention is implemented as follows: A conformal structure for an airborne display includes: a display frame, a mechanism frame, a lower housing assembly, a circuit board, a top cover, an adapter plate, a rear cover assembly, a rear cover plate, and fasteners. The display frame is designed in a triangular curved shape according to the reserved position of the aircraft cockpit instrument panel. It is installed on the reserved position of the aircraft cockpit instrument panel by fasteners and includes an LCD screen. The display frame is fixedly connected to the mechanism frame; the lower housing assembly and the upper cover are fixedly connected to the mechanism frame; the rear cover assembly is fixedly connected to the upper cover and the lower housing assembly. The circuit board is mounted on the lower housing assembly, and the adapter plate is mounted on the rear cover assembly.

[0006] As a further aspect of the present invention: the display frame is designed with an arc-shaped curved surface structure according to the instrument panel, providing a fixed installation position for the airborne display, displaying the human-machine interface area, and serving as a connection between the airborne display and the rear.

[0007] As a further aspect of the present invention: the display frame includes a front panel and a rear frame, the front panel being fixedly connected to the aircraft by fasteners, and the rear frame serving as a connection between the front and rear parts.

[0008] As a further aspect of the present invention: the mechanism frame has an arc-shaped curved surface structure and adopts a frame structure design, having an outer frame and an inner frame. The outer frame is connected to the rear frame, and the inner frame provides an installation position.

[0009] As a further aspect of the present invention: the lower housing assembly adopts a concave frame structure design, and its shape is adapted to the inner frame, with several circuit boards stacked and installed inside the lower housing assembly.

[0010] As a further aspect of the present invention: the upper cover has an arc-shaped curved surface structure, its shape is adapted to the inner frame, it covers the lower housing assembly, it is used to protect the circuit board, and the rear end provides an installation position.

[0011] As a further aspect of the present invention: the rear cover assembly has an arc-shaped curved surface structure, the shape of which is adapted to the inner frame, and it is installed at the rear end of the upper cover and lower shell assembly; The adapter plate is mounted on the rear cover assembly and is smaller than the rear cover assembly.

[0012] As a further aspect of the present invention: the rear cover plate has an arc-shaped curved surface structure, which covers the rear end of the upper cover and lower housing assembly, enclosing the entire airborne display, and is provided with a plurality of airborne displays.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: 1. The conformal structure of the airborne display of the present invention enables the installation of a conformal structure for the instrument panel; 2. This invention adapts to the installation space of the aircraft instrument panel through a conformal structure, which occupies little space, has high reliability, and is convenient for pilots to use.

[0014] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view of a conformal structure for an airborne display according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a side view of a conformal structure for an airborne display according to the present invention; Figure 3 This is a rear view of a conformal structure for an airborne display according to the present invention; Figure 4 This is an isometric view of a conformal structure for an airborne display according to the present invention; Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating the conformal structure of an airborne display according to the present invention. Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the display frame of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanism of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the upper cover of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the lower housing assembly of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the rear cover assembly of the present invention; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the rear cover plate of the present invention.

[0016] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1-Display frame; 2-Mechanical frame; 3-Lower housing assembly; 4-Circuit board; 5-Upper cover; 6-Adapter plate; 7-Rear cover assembly; 8-Rear cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] In the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-11 The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below.

[0021] Example 1 This invention provides a conformal structure for an airborne display, which includes: a display frame 1, a mechanism frame 2, a lower housing assembly 3, a circuit board 4, an upper cover 5, an adapter plate 6, a rear cover assembly 7, a rear cover plate 8, and fasteners. The display frame 1 is designed in a triangular curved shape according to the reserved position of the aircraft cockpit instrument panel. It is installed on the reserved position of the aircraft cockpit instrument panel by fasteners and includes an LCD screen. The display frame 1 is fixedly connected to the mechanism frame 2; the lower housing assembly 3 and the upper cover 5 are fixedly connected to the mechanism frame 2; the rear cover assembly 7 is fixedly connected to the upper cover 5 and the lower housing assembly 3. The circuit board 4 is mounted on the lower housing assembly 3, and the adapter plate 6 is mounted on the rear cover assembly 7.

[0022] Furthermore, the display frame 1 is designed with an arc-shaped curved surface structure according to the instrument panel, providing a fixed installation position for the airborne display, displaying the human-machine interface area, and serving as a connection between the airborne display and the rear.

[0023] Furthermore, the display frame 1 includes a front panel and a rear frame. The front panel is fixedly connected to the aircraft by fasteners, and the rear frame serves as a connection between the front and rear parts.

[0024] Furthermore, the frame 2 has an arc-shaped curved surface structure and adopts a frame structure design, with an outer frame and an inner frame. The outer frame is connected to the rear frame, and the inner frame provides an installation position.

[0025] Furthermore, the lower housing assembly 3 adopts a concave frame structure design and its shape is adapted to the inner frame, with several circuit boards 4 stacked and installed inside the lower housing assembly 3.

[0026] Furthermore, the upper cover 5 has an arc-shaped curved surface structure, its shape is adapted to the inner frame, and it covers the lower housing assembly 3 to protect the circuit board 4, and the rear end provides an installation position.

[0027] Furthermore, the rear cover assembly 7 has an arc-shaped curved surface structure, and its shape is adapted to the inner frame. It is installed at the rear end of the upper cover 5 and the lower housing assembly 3. The adapter plate 6 is mounted on the rear cover assembly 7 and is smaller than the rear cover assembly 7.

[0028] Furthermore, the rear cover plate 8 has an arc-shaped curved surface structure, which covers the rear end of the upper cover 5 and the lower housing assembly 3, sealing the entire airborne display, and is equipped with several airborne displays.

[0029] Example 2 This invention provides a conformal structure for an airborne display, including a display frame 1, a mechanism frame 2, an upper shell, a lower shell assembly 3, a rear cover assembly, and fastening screws.

[0030] The display frame 1 is designed with an arc-shaped curved surface structure and mounting holes; the mechanism frame 2 serves to connect the front and rear parts and also has an arc-shaped curved surface structure; the lower housing assembly 3 includes a circuit board 4 and a lower housing, which is used to assemble the circuit board 4 and serve as a fixed connection; the rear cover assembly 7 includes a circuit board 4 and a rear cover plate 8, which is used to assemble the circuit board 4, wherein both the circuit board 4 and the rear cover plate 8 are designed with an arc-shaped curved surface structure and are connected to the upper cover 5 and the lower housing assembly 3; the display frame 1, mechanism frame 2, upper housing, lower housing assembly 3 and rear cover assembly are combined into a whole, forming a conformal structure with the instrument panel and rear structure.

[0031] This mechanism is mainly achieved through the following methods: An arc-shaped curved surface structure is mapped from the instrument panel structure; the right and upper parts of the display frame 1 are designed with arc-shaped curved surface structures; the right, upper front, and rear parts of the mechanism frame 2 are all designed with arc-shaped curved surface structures; the right and upper parts of the upper cover 5 are provided with arc-shaped curved surface structures; the circuit boards 4 inside the lower housing assembly 3 are stacked from bottom to top, and to adapt to the assembled arc-shaped curved surface structure, the shape of each circuit board 4 gradually decreases from bottom to top. This assembly mainly connects the front, rear, and upper parts; the rear cover assembly 7 is equipped with circuit boards 4, where the rear cover plate 8 and the right and upper parts of the circuit boards 4 are all arc-shaped curved surface structures; the display frame 1, mechanism frame 2, upper housing, lower housing assembly 3, and rear cover assembly are assembled into an integral structure using fastening screws, achieving a conformal structure for the display.

[0032] Example 3 This invention provides an airborne display conformal structure, which is an arc-shaped curved surface structure that enables conformal installation of the instrument panel, adapts to the aircraft instrument panel installation space, occupies little space, has high reliability, and is convenient for pilots to use; see also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 .

[0033] See Figure 5 A conformal structure for an airborne display includes a display frame 1, a mechanism frame 2, a lower housing assembly 3, a circuit board 4, an upper cover 5, an adapter plate 6, a rear cover assembly 7, a rear cover plate 8, and fasteners.

[0034] The conformal structure of the display, see [link / reference]. Figure 4 The display frame 1 is fixedly connected to the mechanism frame 2; the lower housing assembly 3 (including circuit board 4) and the upper cover 5 are fixedly connected to the mechanism frame 2; the rear cover assembly 7 (including adapter plate 6) is fixedly connected to the upper cover 5 and the lower housing assembly 3; the conformal structure of the airborne display is realized through the display frame 1, mechanism frame 2, lower housing assembly 3, circuit board 4, upper cover 5, adapter plate 6, rear cover assembly 7, and rear cover plate 8.

[0035] The display frame, see Figure 6 Based on the design of the instrument panel, it has an arc-shaped curved structure and a fixed installation position for the airborne display, which displays the human-machine interface and serves as a connection between the airborne display and the rear.

[0036] The framework, see [link / reference] Figure 7 It has an arc-shaped curved surface structure and its main function is to connect the front and rear parts.

[0037] The upper cover, see Figure 8 It has an arc-shaped curved surface structure, and its main function is to connect and protect the front, rear and lower parts.

[0038] The lower housing assembly, see Figure 9 Its main function is to assemble circuit boards, serving as a connector and support.

[0039] The rear cover assembly, see Figure 10 Its main function is to connect and support.

[0040] The rear cover plate, see Figure 11 It has an arc-shaped curved surface structure and is mainly used for assembling circuit boards and connecting external devices.

[0041] The conformal structure of the airborne display of this invention is an arc-shaped curved structure that enables conformal installation of the instrument panel, adapts to the installation space of the aircraft instrument panel, occupies little space, has high reliability, and is convenient for pilots to use.

[0042] The conformal structure of the airborne display of the present invention enables conformal installation of the instrument panel; it adapts to the installation space of the aircraft instrument panel, occupies little space, has high reliability, and is convenient for pilots to use the curved structure.

[0043] Thus, the objective of this invention has been achieved.

[0044] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A conformal structure for an airborne display, characterized in that, include: Monitor frame, mechanism frame, lower housing assembly, circuit board, upper cover, adapter plate, rear cover assembly, rear cover plate and fasteners; The display frame is designed in a triangular curved shape according to the reserved position of the aircraft cockpit instrument panel. It is installed on the reserved position of the aircraft cockpit instrument panel by fasteners and includes an LCD screen. The display frame is fixedly connected to the mechanism frame; the lower housing assembly and the upper cover are fixedly connected to the mechanism frame; the rear cover assembly is fixedly connected to the upper cover and the lower housing assembly. The circuit board is mounted on the lower housing assembly, and the adapter plate is mounted on the rear cover assembly.

2. The conformal structure for airborne displays according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display frame is designed with an arc-shaped curved surface structure according to the instrument panel, providing a fixed installation position for the airborne display, displaying the human-machine interface area, and serving as a connection between the airborne display and the rear.

3. The conformal structure for airborne displays according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display frame includes a front panel and a rear frame. The front panel is fixedly connected to the aircraft by fasteners, and the rear frame serves as a connection between the front and rear.

4. The conformal structure for airborne displays according to claim 3, characterized in that, The frame has an arc-shaped curved surface structure and adopts a frame structure design, with an outer frame and an inner frame. The outer frame is connected to the rear frame, and the inner frame provides the installation position.

5. The conformal structure for an airborne display according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower housing assembly adopts a concave frame structure design and its shape is adapted to the inner frame. Several circuit boards are stacked and installed inside the lower housing assembly.

6. The conformal structure for an airborne display according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper cover has an arc-shaped curved surface structure, its shape is adapted to the inner frame, it covers the lower housing assembly, it is used to protect the circuit board, and the rear end provides an installation position.

7. The conformal structure for an airborne display according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rear cover assembly has an arc-shaped curved surface structure, and its shape is adapted to the inner frame. It is installed at the rear end of the upper cover and lower housing assembly. The adapter plate is mounted on the rear cover assembly and is smaller than the rear cover assembly.

8. The conformal structure for an airborne display according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rear cover has an arc-shaped curved surface structure, which covers the rear end of the upper cover and lower housing assembly, enclosing the entire airborne display, and is equipped with several airborne displays.

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