Simulation docking device for space station interface

The simulated docking device for space stations uses reinforcement mechanisms and powered movement systems to stabilize spacecraft and space station models, addressing instability issues and improving simulation accuracy.

CN222247693UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-27HEBEI BOLAIBO AEROSPACE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420723121.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-09
Publication Date
2024-12-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-09

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Technical Problem

Existing simulation docking devices for space stations face challenges in ensuring stability during the docking process due to external vibrations or touches, leading to instability and affecting the simulation accuracy.

Method used

A simulated docking device with reinforcement mechanisms, including cone probes, sliding columns, fixing rings, transmission rods, and sliding reinforcement rods, which enhance stability by engaging with snap-in holes to secure the spacecraft and space station models during docking, and powered movement mechanisms to simulate spacecraft movements.

Benefits of technology

The device increases the stability and accuracy of the docking simulation by maintaining connection integrity despite external factors, enhancing the simulation effect and accuracy of the docking process.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a simulation docking device for a space station interface, and relates to the technical field of space stations. The device comprises a simulation platform, three reinforcing mechanisms with a locking function are arranged above the simulation platform, each reinforcing mechanism comprises a cone probe, a sliding column is slidably connected in each cone probe, and a compression spring is fixedly connected to the bottom end of each sliding column. Through the arrangement of the conical probe head, the sliding column, the fixing ring, the transmission rod and the sliding reinforcing rod, the sliding column slides in the conical probe head and can drive the fixing ring to slide, the fixing ring drives the transmission rod to move in the conical probe head, and the transmission rod moves to drive the sliding reinforcing rod to slide out of the conical probe head. After sliding out, the sliding reinforcing rods are clamped with the clamping holes, so that the butt joint stability of the space station model and the space ship model is improved, the influence of external factors of the device on the simulation butt joint process is avoided, the simulation effect of the device is improved, and the simulation accuracy is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a simulation docking device, in particular to a simulation docking device for a space station interface, belonging to the technical field of space stations. Background Art

[0002] The space station takes advantage of the favorable conditions of zero gravity in space that cannot be provided on the ground, allowing scientists to conduct a series of scientific experiments over a long period of time. The construction of the space station means the arrival of an era of joint exploration and development of outer space. It will become a testing base for new energy, transportation technology, automation technology and next-generation sensor technology. Its construction has promoted the development of research in fluid mechanics, combustion, life support systems, and anti-radiation hazards, and will have an important impact on future space exploration. The simulated docking of the space station interface is an indispensable technology for the construction of the space station.

[0003] According to the patent number CN219435445U, a space station interface simulation docking device is disclosed, including a base, a driving assembly, a sliding part, a mounting part, an elastic part, a docking model and a construction mechanism. The upper part of the base is slidably connected to the sliding part, the driving assembly is connected between the sliding part and the base, the sliding part is slidably connected to the mounting part, and the left and right parts of the mounting frame are connected to the sliding part with elastic parts.

[0004] During the implementation of the above scheme, it is possible to simulate the external environment of the space station when simulating the interface docking of the space station. However, during the implementation of the above scheme, it is difficult to ensure the stability of the docking between the spacecraft and the space station. The connection between the spacecraft and the space station is easily unstable due to external vibration or touch of the simulation device, which affects the simulation effect of the device. For this reason, we provide a simulation docking device for the space station interface to solve the above problem. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a simulated docking device for a space station interface in order to solve the above problems, so as to solve the problem in the above technology that it is difficult to ensure the stability of the docking between the spacecraft and the space station.

[0006] The utility model is implemented through the following technical scheme: a simulation docking device for a space station interface, comprising a simulation platform, three reinforcement mechanisms with locking functions are arranged above the simulation platform, the reinforcement mechanism comprises a cone probe, the interior of the cone probe is slidably connected with a sliding column, the bottom end of the sliding column is fixedly connected with a compression spring, the outer surface of the sliding column is fixedly connected with a fixing ring, the outer surface of the fixing ring is fixedly connected with a group of transmission blocks, each of the transmission blocks is hinged with a transmission rod through a pin shaft, and the bottom end of each transmission rod is hinged with a sliding reinforcement rod through a pin shaft.

[0007] Preferably, one end of the compression spring away from the sliding column is fixedly connected to the cone probe, the sliding reinforcement rod passes through the cone probe and is slidably connected to the cone probe, and when the sliding column is not squeezed, the compression spring provides support for the sliding column.

[0008] Preferably, a space station model is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the simulation platform, and a docking joint is fixedly connected to one end of the space station model, and the docking joint can simulate the docking of three spacecraft.

[0009] Preferably, a group of cone sleeves are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the docking joint, and a snap-in hole is opened inside each cone sleeve. The snap-in hole is adapted to the sliding reinforcement rod, and the sliding reinforcement rod increases the stability of the simulated docking of the device by snapping with the snap-in hole.

[0010] Preferably, three spacecraft models are arranged above the simulation platform, and the three spacecraft models are fixedly connected to three cone probes respectively. Three moving mechanisms are arranged inside the simulation platform, and the movement of the spacecraft models can drive the movement of the cone probes.

[0011] Preferably, the moving mechanism comprises a moving slide groove opened on the top surface of the simulation platform, the inner wall of the moving slide groove is fixedly connected with an electric linear slide rail, and the electric linear slide rail is externally connected to a driving motor.

[0012] Preferably, a slider is slidably connected to the outer surface of the electric linear slide rail, and a connecting column is fixedly connected to the top surface of the slider, so that the movement of the slider can drive the connecting column to slide.

[0013] Preferably, a card slot is provided on the outer surface of the spacecraft model, and the card slot is matched with a connecting column, and the connecting column provides support and stability for the movement of the spacecraft model.

[0014] The utility model provides a simulated docking device for a space station interface, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The utility model arranges a cone probe, a sliding column, a fixed ring, a transmission rod and a sliding reinforcement rod. The sliding column slides inside the cone probe to drive the fixed ring to slide, and the fixed ring drives the transmission rod to move inside the cone probe. The movement of the transmission rod drives the sliding reinforcement rod to slide out of the cone probe. After the sliding reinforcement rod slides out, it will engage with the engaging hole, thereby increasing the stability of the docking between the space station model and the spacecraft model, avoiding the influence of external factors of the device on the simulated docking process, increasing the simulation effect of the device, and improving the accuracy of the simulation.

[0016] The utility model arranges a movable slide groove, an electric linear slide rail, a slider and a connecting column. The motor connected to the electric linear slide rail is started to drive the slider to slide on the outer surface of the electric linear slide rail. The sliding of the slider drives the connecting column to move, thereby driving the spacecraft model to simulate the movement of the spacecraft during the docking process, providing power for the simulated docking process, and increasing the simulation effect of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the mobile mechanism of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 1 A magnified view of the structure of part A;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the reinforcement mechanism of the utility model

[0021] Figure 5 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the reinforcement mechanism of the utility model.

[0022]

Main component symbol description

[0023] 1. Simulation platform; 2. Space station model; 3. Butt joint; 4. Cone sleeve; 5. Snap-in hole; 6. Spacecraft model;

[0024] 7. Moving mechanism; 701. Moving slide; 702. Electric linear slide; 703. Sliding block; 704. Connecting column;

[0025] 8. Reinforcement mechanism; 801. Cone probe; 802. Sliding column; 803. Compression spring; 804. Fixing ring; 805. Transmission block; 806. Transmission rod; 807. Sliding reinforcement rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] An embodiment of the utility model provides a simulation docking device for a space station interface, which can lock the spacecraft and the space station through a reinforcement mechanism, thereby increasing the stability between the spacecraft and the space station, and solving the problem of difficulty in ensuring the stability of the docking between the spacecraft and the space station in the above-mentioned technology.

[0027] See also Figure 1 A space station model 2 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the simulation platform 1. The simulation platform 1, space station model 2, spacecraft model 6, and electric linear slide rail 702 involved in this application are all existing technologies and will not be described in detail in this application.

[0028] See also Figure 1and Figure 3 One end of the space station model 2 is fixedly connected to a docking joint 3, and the outer surface of the docking joint 3 is fixedly connected to a group of cone sleeves 4. A snap-in hole 5 is opened inside each cone sleeve 4, and each cone sleeve 4 is respectively adapted to the corresponding spacecraft model 6. The cone sleeve 4 can realize the simulated connection process between the space station model 2 and the spacecraft model 6. The snap-in hole 5 can limit the sliding reinforcement rod 807 extending from the inside of the cone probe 801, so that the cone probe 801 remains stable, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the space station model 2 and the spacecraft model 6.

[0029] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 Three spacecraft models 6 are arranged above the simulation platform 1, and three moving mechanisms 7 are arranged inside the simulation platform 1. Through the setting of the moving mechanisms 7, the spacecraft models 6 can be driven to simulate the movement of the spacecraft in space, thereby improving the simulation effect of the device.

[0030] See also Figure 2 and Figure 4 Three reinforcement mechanisms 8 with locking functions are arranged above the simulation platform 1. The reinforcement mechanisms 8 include cone probes 801. The three spacecraft models 6 are fixedly connected to the three cone probes 801 respectively. When the cone probes 801 are fixedly connected to the cone sleeve 4, it can ensure that the spacecraft model 6 is fixedly connected to the cone sleeve 4, thereby increasing the stability of the device.

[0031] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The moving mechanism 7 includes a moving slide groove 701 opened on the top surface of the simulation platform 1, and the inner wall of the moving slide groove 701 is fixedly connected with an electric linear slide rail 702, and the outer surface of the electric linear slide rail 702 is slidably connected with a slider 703. The electric linear slide rail 702 is driven by a motor, and the motor is powered by a DC or AC power supply. The motor is driven to operate through a circuit controller, which can drive the slider 703 to slide on the surface of the electric linear slide rail 702, thereby driving the spacecraft model 6 to simulate the movement of the spacecraft during the docking process.

[0032] The top surface of the slider 703 is fixedly connected to a connecting column 704, and the outer surface of the spacecraft model 6 is provided with a slot, which is adapted to the connecting column 704. The connecting column 704 is engaged in the slot provided on the outer surface of the spacecraft model 6. When the slider 703 moves, it can drive the connecting column 704 to move, thereby driving the spacecraft model 6 to move, providing power for the docking of the spacecraft model 6 with the space station model 2.

[0033] See also Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The interior of the cone probe 801 is slidably connected to a sliding column 802, and the bottom end of the sliding column 802 is fixedly connected to a compression spring 803. The end of the compression spring 803 away from the sliding column 802 is fixedly connected to the cone probe 801. During the docking process between the spacecraft model 6 and the cone sleeve 4, the inner wall of the cone sleeve 4 will squeeze the sliding column 802, and the sliding column 802 will be compressed by the compression spring 803, thereby causing the sliding column 802 to slide inside the cone probe 801.

[0034] The outer surface of the sliding column 802 is fixedly connected to a fixing ring 804, and the outer surface of the fixing ring 804 is fixedly connected to a group of transmission blocks 805. When the sliding column 802 slides inside the cone probe 801, it can drive the fixing ring 804 to slide inside the cone probe 801, and the sliding of the fixing ring 804 can drive the transmission block 805 to slide.

[0035] Each transmission block 805 is hinged with a transmission rod 806 via a pin, and the bottom end of each transmission rod 806 is hinged with a sliding reinforcement rod 807 via a pin. When the transmission block 805 slides inside the cone probe 801, the transmission rod 806 can be driven to move through the hinge of the pin.

[0036] The sliding reinforcement rod 807 passes through the cone probe 801 and is slidably connected to the cone probe 801. The snap-in hole 5 is adapted to the sliding reinforcement rod 807. The movement of the transmission rod 806 can drive the sliding reinforcement rod 807 to slide out from the inside of the cone probe 801. After the sliding reinforcement rod 807 slides out, it will snap into the snap-in hole 5, thereby increasing the stability of the docking between the space station model 2 and the spacecraft model 6.

[0037] Working principle: at the beginning of the simulated docking, the motor connected to the electric linear slide 702 is started, driving the slider 703 to slide on the outer surface of the electric linear slide 702, and the sliding of the slider 703 drives the connecting column 704 to move, thereby driving the spacecraft model 6 to move. When the spacecraft model 6 moves to the inside of the cone sleeve 4, the inner wall of the cone sleeve 4 will squeeze the sliding column 802, and the sliding column 802 is forced to compress the compression spring 803, so that the sliding column 802 itself slides inside the cone probe 801, and the sliding column 802 slides and drives the fixing ring 804 to slide. Through the transmission effect of the transmission block 805, the transmission rod 806 will also move inside the cone probe 801. The movement of the transmission rod 806 drives the sliding reinforcement rod 807 to slide out of the inside of the cone probe 801. After sliding out, the sliding reinforcement rod 807 will be engaged with the engaging hole 5, thereby increasing the stability of the docking between the space station model 2 and the spacecraft model 6 and improving the accuracy of the simulation.

[0038] The above shows and describes the basic principle and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection claimed by the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A simulated docking device for a space station interface, comprising a simulation platform (1), characterized in that: Three reinforcement mechanisms (8) with locking functions are arranged above the simulation platform (1), and the reinforcement mechanism (8) includes a cone probe (801), the interior of the cone probe (801) is slidably connected to a sliding column (802), the bottom end of the sliding column (802) is fixedly connected to a compression spring (803), the outer surface of the sliding column (802) is fixedly connected to a fixing ring (804), the outer surface of the fixing ring (804) is fixedly connected to a group of transmission blocks (805), each of the transmission blocks (805) is hinged to a transmission rod (806) via a pin shaft, and the bottom end of each of the transmission rods (806) is hinged to a sliding reinforcement rod (807) via a pin shaft.

2. A simulated docking device for a space station interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the compression spring (803) away from the sliding column (802) is fixedly connected to the cone probe (801), and the sliding reinforcement rod (807) passes through the cone probe (801) and is slidably connected to the cone probe (801).

3. A simulated docking device for a space station interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: A space station model (2) is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the simulation platform (1), and a docking joint (3) is fixedly connected to one end of the space station model (2).

4. A simulated docking device for a space station interface according to claim 3, characterized in that: A group of cone sleeves (4) are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the butt joint (3), and a clamping hole (5) is provided inside each cone sleeve (4), and the clamping hole (5) is adapted to fit the sliding reinforcement rod (807).

5. The simulated docking device for a space station interface according to claim 1, characterized in that: Three spacecraft models (6) are arranged above the simulation platform (1), the three spacecraft models (6) are fixedly connected to three cone probes (801) respectively, and three moving mechanisms (7) are arranged inside the simulation platform (1).

6. A simulated docking device for a space station interface according to claim 5, characterized in that: The moving mechanism (7) comprises a moving slide groove (701) provided on the top surface of the simulation platform (1), and an electric linear slide rail (702) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the moving slide groove (701).

7. A simulated docking device for a space station interface according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer surface of the electric linear slide rail (702) is slidably connected to a slider (703), and the top surface of the slider (703) is fixedly connected to a connecting column (704).

8. The simulated docking device for a space station interface according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer surface of the spacecraft model (6) is provided with a slot, and the slot is adapted to fit the connecting column (704).

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