Aircraft lighting mode control device

By designing a modular aircraft lighting mode control device, flexible switching of in-flight lighting mode and external lighting safety control are achieved, solving the problem that traditional control devices cannot prevent misoperation and improving flight safety.

CN222602631UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-11SHAANXI AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
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Application Number
CN202420925626.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-29
Publication Date
2025-03-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-29

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Technical Problem

The traditional aircraft lighting system control device cannot meet the strict requirements in the use environment of special aircraft, and cannot prevent the pilot from accidentally operating the wrong switch to turn on the wrong lighting.

Method used

Design an aircraft lighting mode control device. Through modular design, including lighting mode selection module, internal and external lighting collaborative reminder module, external lighting mode switching module and anti-collision light flash mode module, it realizes switching of three lighting modes: day, night and night vision and one-click switching of external lighting friendly and concealed modes, and provides collaborative reminders of internal and external lighting on the control panel.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible switching of lighting mode by the pilot and safety control of external lighting during flight, avoids the wrong lighting problems caused by misoperation and improves flight safety.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of aviation electrical, and discloses an airplane lighting mode control device, which is characterized in that a device main body is connected with an electric connector X1 module, a VDC power supply module, a lighting mode selection module, an internal and external lighting collaborative reminding module, an external lighting mode switching module and an anti-collision lamp flashing mode module; wherein the electric connector X1 module is connected with the light guide plate; the VDC power supply module is connected with the device main body through a contact pin, the illumination mode selection module comprises a four-pole three-position band switch, the internal and external illumination cooperative reminding module is connected and controlled by the illumination mode selection module, and the external illumination mode switching module is connected and controlled by the illumination mode selection module and is provided with a button switch. The anti-collision lamp flashing mode comprises a single-pole six-position wave band switch and different anti-collision lamp light modes communicated with the single-pole six-position wave band switch.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of aviation electrical technology and relates to a novel aircraft lighting control device, in particular to an aircraft lighting mode control device. Background Art

[0002] The aircraft lighting system includes the aircraft cabin lighting, cockpit lighting, and non-exterior lighting. The aircraft exterior lighting includes aircraft heading lights, aircraft anti-collision lights, etc. Traditional aircraft lighting fixtures in each system can only switch the lighting mode of the system during the day or night or adjust the brightness, that is, one lighting model during the day and one lighting mode at night. The two lighting modes can be switched with one button and have brightness adjustment.

[0003] In the use environment of special aircraft, not only is the aircraft required to have a day and night mode, but also more subtle requirements are placed on the aircraft's lighting system. Traditionally, light switching uses different switches for operation, or a single switch is used for multiple switching operations. However, this is not allowed in the use environment of special aircraft. It is necessary to strictly prevent the wrong switch from being turned on due to the driver's misoperation, thereby turning on the wrong light. Traditional aircraft lighting system control devices cannot meet this requirement. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model proposes an aircraft lighting mode control device. During the flight of the aircraft, the pilot can use this device to switch between three lighting modes: day, night and night vision compatible for all display backlights and weapon bay lighting fixtures in the cockpit, and to switch between friendly and concealed modes for external lighting fixtures with one key, and the driver can be reminded of the coordination of internal and external lighting on the control panel of the device.

[0005] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0006] An aircraft lighting mode control device, wherein the device body is connected to an electrical connector X1 module, a VDC power module, a lighting mode selection module, an internal and external lighting coordinated reminder module, an external lighting mode switching module, and an anti-collision light flashing mode module; wherein the electrical connector X1 module is connected to a light guide plate; the VDC power module is connected to the device body via a pin, the lighting mode selection module comprises a four-pole three-position band switch, the internal and external lighting coordinated reminder module is connected and controlled by the lighting mode selection module, the external lighting mode switching module is connected and controlled by the lighting mode selection module and is equipped with a push button switch, and the anti-collision light flashing mode comprises a single-pole six-position band switch and is connected to different anti-collision light modes.

[0007] Further, the two interfaces of the light guide plate are respectively connected to the "B" (+) and "A" (-) sockets of the device body, the electrical connector X1 module pin is between "A" (+) and "B" (-), and the light guide plate characters are lit.

[0008] Furthermore, a VDC power module is connected to the "r" (+) and "m" (-) sockets of the device body, respectively, and the VDC power module provides a voltage of 18 to 32V.

[0009] Furthermore, the three positions of the four-pole three-position band switch of the lighting mode selection module are "day", "night" and "night vision" respectively; when the switch knob is turned to the "day" position, the pins "S", "T", and "V" output "ground" signals to the outside; when the switch knob is turned to the "night" position, the pins "S", "T" output "ground" signals to the outside, and the pin "V" outputs a VDC voltage signal to the outside; when the switch knob is turned to the "night vision" position, the pins "S", "T", and "V" output a VDC voltage signal to the outside; among them, "S" is connected to the light guide control board, "T" is connected to the cargo hold lighting controller, and "V" is connected to the land signal control box.

[0010] Furthermore, the external lighting mode switching module includes a push button switch with a signal light. When the "lighting mode selection" switch is turned to the "day" or "night" position, the upper half of the signal light of the push button switch lights up, the lighting color is NVIS green A, the character is "friendly", and the pin "U" outputs a "ground" signal to the outside, and the pin "U" is connected to the external lighting equipment; when the push button switch is pressed once, the lower half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS yellow, the character is "hidden", and the pin "U" outputs a VDC voltage signal to the outside; when the "lighting mode selection" switch is turned to the "night vision" position, the lower half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS yellow, the character is "hidden", and the pin "U" outputs a VDC voltage signal to the outside, and when the push button switch is pressed once, the upper half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS green A, the character is "friendly", and the pin "U" outputs a "ground" signal to the outside.

[0011] Furthermore, the "anti-collision light flashing mode" single-pole six-position band switch matches the six anti-collision light flashing modes. When the single-pole six-position band switch is turned, pins "W" and "c" are disconnected, and pins "X", "Y", "Z", "a", "b" and "c" are connected respectively, among which pins "W", "X", "Y", "Z", "a", and "b" are all connected to different anti-collision light flashing modes, and "c" is connected to the common end of the anti-collision light flashing mode.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. The utility model sends day / night / night vision three-mode control signals to the LCD through the HB 6096 bus;

[0014] 2. The utility model sends white light / night vision mode control signals to the control panel assembly and dimming control system through level signals, that is, grounding or hanging for white light mode, and 28V for night vision mode;

[0015] 3. The utility model sends a day / night mode control signal to the control panel assembly and the dimming control system through a level signal, that is, grounding or hanging for day mode, and 28V for night mode;

[0016] 4. The utility model sends a white light / night vision mode control signal to the weapon compartment lighting controller through a level signal, that is, a grounded or suspended signal is white light, and 28V defaults to night vision mode;

[0017] 5. The utility model sends friendly mode and concealed mode control signals to external lighting equipment through level signals, that is, grounding or hanging is friendly mode, and 28V is concealed mode;

[0018] 6. The utility model is equipped with a yellow signal light to remind the coordination of internal and external lighting to ensure flight safety;

[0019] 7. The utility model sends day / night / night vision three-mode control signals and external lighting friendly mode and concealed mode control signals to the flight parameter recorder through the HB 6096 bus;

[0020] 8. The lighting mode control device of the utility model integrates an anti-collision lamp flash mode band switch to achieve switching of 6 flash modes of the anti-collision lamp. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the implementation method of the utility model patent, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the implementation method. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model patent and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 This is an appearance diagram of the lighting mode control device;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a system cross-link relationship diagram. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] This section is an embodiment of the utility model, which is used to explain and illustrate the technical solution of the utility model. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the utility model and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0025] In the description of the present utility model, it is necessary to understand that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships of the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or case referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0026] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be interpreted in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or a point connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood by specific circumstances.

[0027] Embodiment 1:

[0028] An aircraft lighting mode control device, wherein the device body is connected to an electrical connector X1 module, a VDC power module, a lighting mode selection module, an internal and external lighting coordinated reminder module, an external lighting mode switching module, and an anti-collision light flashing mode module; wherein the electrical connector X1 module is connected to a light guide plate; the VDC power module is connected to the device body via a pin, the lighting mode selection module comprises a four-pole three-position band switch, the internal and external lighting coordinated reminder module is connected and controlled by the lighting mode selection module, the external lighting mode switching module is connected and controlled by the lighting mode selection module and is equipped with a push button switch, and the anti-collision light flashing mode comprises a single-pole six-position band switch and is connected to different anti-collision light modes.

[0029] The two interfaces of the light guide plate are connected to the "B" (+) and "A" (-) sockets of the device body respectively, the pin of the electrical connector X1 module is between "A" (+) and "B" (-), and the characters of the light guide plate are lit.

[0030] The VDC power module is connected to the "r" (+) and "m" (-) sockets of the device body respectively. The VDC power module provides a voltage of 18 to 32V.

[0031] The three positions of the four-pole, three-position band switch of the lighting mode selection module are "day", "night" and "night vision" respectively; when the switch knob is turned to the "day" position, the pins "S", "T", and "V" output "ground" signals to the outside; when the switch knob is turned to the "night" position, the pins "S", "T" output "ground" signals to the outside, and the pin "V" outputs a VDC voltage signal to the outside; when the switch knob is turned to the "night vision" position, the pins "S", "T", and "V" output a VDC voltage signal to the outside; among them, "S" is connected to the light guide control board, "T" is connected to the cargo hold lighting controller, and "V" is connected to the land signal control box.

[0032] The external lighting mode switching module includes a push button switch with a signal light. When the "lighting mode selection" switch is turned to the "day" or "night" position, the upper half of the signal light of the push button switch lights up, the lighting color is NVIS green A, the character is "friendly", and the pin "U" outputs a "ground" signal to the outside, and the pin "U" is connected to the external lighting equipment; press the push button switch once, the lower half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS yellow, the character is "hidden", and the pin "U" outputs a VDC voltage signal to the outside; when the "lighting mode selection" switch is turned to the "night vision" position, the lower half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS yellow, the character is "hidden", and the pin "U" outputs a VDC voltage signal to the outside, press the push button switch once, the upper half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS green A, the character is "friendly", and the pin "U" outputs a "ground" signal to the outside.

[0033] The "anti-collision light flashing mode" single-pole six-position band switch matches the six anti-collision light flashing modes. When the single-pole six-position band switch is turned, pins "W" and "c" are disconnected, and pins "X", "Y", "Z", "a", "b" and "c" are connected respectively, among which pins "W", "X", "Y", "Z", "a", and "b" are connected to different anti-collision light flashing modes, and "c" is connected to the common end of the anti-collision light flashing mode.

[0034] Embodiment 2:

[0035] Attached Figure 1 This is the appearance of the lighting mode control device. During flight, the pilot can switch the backlight of all displays in the cockpit and the lighting fixtures in the weapon bay between day, night and night vision compatible lighting modes without leaving his seat, and can also switch the external lighting fixtures between friendly and concealed modes with one click.

[0036] Attached Figure 2 This is a diagram of the system cross-linking relationship. The specific structural form is:

[0037] When the 28VDC light guide plate power supply voltage is connected between the pins "A" (+) and "B" (-) of the electrical connector X1, the light guide plate characters light up and the lighting color is blue-white; when the 28VDC light guide plate power supply voltage is connected between the pins "B" (+) and "A" (-), the light guide plate characters light up and the lighting color is night vision green A. All characters and marks on the light guide plate panel should comply with the requirements of the appearance drawing approved by the prescribed procedures.

[0038] The product has a light detection function for signal lights. When the (18-32)VDC power supply voltage between the pins "r" (+) and "m" (-) is connected, all the signal lights on the panel light up for 1 second, and the product works normally after 1 second.

[0039] The "lighting mode selection" four-pole three-position band switch has a black, translucent diamond-shaped knob with a white indicator line, which provides "day", "night" and "night vision" mode conversion control functions. When the (18-32) VDC power supply voltage is connected between pins "r" (+) and "m" (-), and the switch knob is turned to the "day" position, pins "S", "T", and "V" output "ground" signals to the outside, and at the same time output "day" status signals through the HB6096 bus (bit10 and bit11 of the message of serial number KZH-FPR-01 are "01"); when the switch knob is turned to the "night" position, pins "S", "T" output "ground" signals to the outside, and pin "V" outputs (18 ~32)VDC voltage signal, and at the same time output the "night" status signal through the HB6096 bus (bit10 and bit11 of the message of serial number KZH-FPR-01 are "10"); when the switch knob is turned to the "night vision" position, pins "S", "T", and "V" output (18~32)VDC voltage signal to the outside, and at the same time output the "night vision" status control signal through the HB6096 bus (bit10 and bit11 of the message of serial number KZH-FPR-01 are "11").

[0040] The "Internal and External Lighting Coordinated Reminder" signal light provides a "Caution" signal display function. The on and off of the signal light is controlled by the internal logic of the product. When the "Lighting Mode Selection" switch is in the "Night Vision" position, the "Friendly" character on the upper half of the "External Lighting Mode Switching" signal light is lit, or when the "Lighting Mode Selection" switch is in the "Day" or "Night" position and the "Hidden" character on the lower half of the "External Lighting Mode Switching" signal light is lit, the "Caution" character is lit, and the lighting color is NVIS yellow.

[0041] The "external lighting mode switching" push button switch with a signal light provides "friendly" and "hidden" signal display and switch on and off control functions. The push button switch is not self-locking, and the on and off of the signal light is controlled by the internal logic of the product. When the "lighting mode selection" switch is turned to the "day" or "night" position, the upper half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS green A, the character is "friendly", and the pin "U" outputs a "ground" signal to the outside; press the push button switch once, the lower half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS yellow, the character is "hidden", and the pin "U" outputs a (18~32)VDC voltage signal to the outside. Press the push button switch again, the upper half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS green A, the character is "friendly", and the pin "U" outputs a "ground" signal to the outside, and so on; when the "lighting mode selection" switch is turned to the "day" or "night" position, the upper half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS green A, the character is "friendly", and the pin "U" outputs a "ground" signal to the outside, and so on. When the "select" switch is in the "night vision" position, the lower half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS yellow, the character is "hidden", and the pin "U" outputs a (18-32) VDC voltage signal to the outside; press the button switch once, the upper half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS green A, the character is "friendly", and the pin "U" outputs a "ground" signal to the outside; press the button switch again, the lower half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS yellow, the character is "hidden", and the pin "U" outputs a (18-32) VDC voltage signal to the outside, and this is repeated; the load capacity of the pin "U" should be greater than 3A.

[0042] The "anti-collision light flashing mode" single-pole six-position band switch has a black, translucent diamond-shaped knob with a white indicator line. It provides the anti-collision light flashing mode "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6" mode conversion control function. When the switch is turned to the "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6" positions respectively, pins "W" and "c" are disconnected, and pins "X", "Y", "Z", "a", "b", and "c" are connected respectively.

[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the field can easily think of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An aircraft lighting mode control device, characterized in that: The device body is connected to the electrical connector X1 module, the VDC power module, the lighting mode selection module, the internal and external lighting coordinated reminder module, the external lighting mode switching module, and the anti-collision light flashing mode module; wherein the electrical connector X1 module is connected to the light guide plate; the VDC power module is connected to the device body through a pin, the lighting mode selection module includes a four-pole three-position band switch, the internal and external lighting coordinated reminder module is connected and controlled by the lighting mode selection module, the external lighting mode switching module is connected and controlled by the lighting mode selection module and is equipped with a button switch, and the anti-collision light flashing mode includes a single-pole six-position band switch and connects different anti-collision light modes.

2. The aircraft lighting mode control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two interfaces of the light guide plate are connected to the "B" (+) and "A" (-) sockets of the device body respectively, the pin of the electrical connector X1 module is between "A" (+) and "B" (-), and the characters of the light guide plate are lit.

3. The aircraft lighting mode control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The VDC power module is connected to the "r" (+) and "m" (-) sockets of the device body respectively. The VDC power module provides a voltage of 18 to 32V.

4. The aircraft lighting mode control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The three positions of the four-pole, three-position band switch of the lighting mode selection module are "day", "night" and "night vision" respectively; when the switch knob is turned to the "day" position, the pins "S", "T", and "V" output "ground" signals to the outside; when the switch knob is turned to the "night" position, the pins "S", "T" output "ground" signals to the outside, and the pin "V" outputs a VDC voltage signal to the outside; when the switch knob is turned to the "night vision" position, the pins "S", "T", and "V" output a VDC voltage signal to the outside; among them, "S" is connected to the light guide control board, "T" is connected to the cargo hold lighting controller, and "V" is connected to the land signal control box.

5. The aircraft lighting mode control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external lighting mode switching module includes a push button switch with a signal light. When the "lighting mode selection" switch is turned to the "day" or "night" position, the upper half of the signal light of the push button switch lights up, the lighting color is NVIS green A, the character is "friendly", and the pin "U" outputs a "ground" signal to the outside, and the pin "U" is connected to the external lighting equipment; when the push button switch is pressed once, the lower half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS yellow, the character is "hidden", and the pin "U" outputs a VDC voltage signal to the outside; when the "lighting mode selection" switch is turned to the "night vision" position, the lower half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS yellow, the character is "hidden", and the pin "U" outputs a VDC voltage signal to the outside, and when the push button switch is pressed once, the upper half of the signal light lights up, the lighting color is NVIS green A, the character is "friendly", and the pin "U" outputs a "ground" signal to the outside.

6. The aircraft lighting mode control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The "anti-collision light flashing mode" single-pole six-position band switch matches the six anti-collision light flashing modes. When the single-pole six-position band switch is turned, pins "W" and "c" are disconnected, and pins "X", "Y", "Z", "a", "b" and "c" are connected respectively, among which pins "W", "X", "Y", "Z", "a", and "b" are connected to different anti-collision light flashing modes, and "c" is connected to the common end of the anti-collision light flashing mode.