Air bag type water surface stable launching mechanism

By installing airbags and airbag tightening mechanisms on the side wall of the launch cylinder of the water surface launch system, the stability problem of unconstrained launch cylinders during the launch surface is solved, and the effect of stable launch of the aircraft surface is achieved.

CN222611408UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-14GUIZHOU AEROSPACE TIANMA ELECTRICAL TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420608000.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-27
Publication Date
2025-03-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-27

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Technical Problem

The existing surface launch system is difficult to ensure the stability of the aircraft under the unconstrained launch cylinder, resulting in the launch cylinder being instable, swaying or sinking, affecting the launch effect.

Method used

An airbag-type water surface stabilization launch mechanism is designed. By bonding the airbag and air induction nozzles on the side wall of the launch cylinder, and using the airbag clamping mechanism and solenoid air valve, the expansion and pressure of the airbag are controlled, and the buoyancy and water surface contact area are increased to ensure the stability of the launch cylinder on the water surface.

Benefits of technology

The stable launch of the unconstrained launcher on the water surface is achieved, the reliability and stability of the aircraft's water surface launch is improved, and the launch needs of different models of aircraft are met.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an air bag type water surface stable launching mechanism. The air bag type water surface stable launching mechanism comprises a launching cylinder and a cable connector. An aircraft is loaded in the launch canister, and the cable connector is communicated with a power supply of the aircraft; an air bag, an air entraining connecting nozzle and an inflation valve are bonded on the side wall of the launching cylinder, and the air entraining connecting nozzle is connected with the air bag; the air bag is connected with the side wall of the launching cylinder through the air bag holding mechanism, and the air entraining connecting nozzle is connected with the interior of the launching cylinder through the electromagnetic air valve. The unconstrained launch canister has the advantages of being simple in structure, fast in response and high in reliability, the stability of the unconstrained launch canister during launch on the water surface can be guaranteed, the launch requirement of an aircraft is met, and the requirements for economical efficiency, manufacturability, practicability and operability are met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an airbag type water surface stable launching mechanism, belonging to the technical field of mechanical design and manufacturing. Background Art

[0002] At present, fixed launch tubes are used for surface launch of aircraft, that is, the launch tubes are fixedly constrained to ensure the stability of the aircraft during launch. However, this launch method requires the entire launch system to be coupled with the water platform, such as ship-borne launch. The design and manufacture of the launch system coupled with the platform leads to increased launch costs. At the same time, the position can only be transferred by the movement of the platform, which is not flexible. Unconstrained launch tubes have great flexibility. Multiple launch tubes can be deployed to the designated location by submarines, air transport, etc. to achieve multi-point launch. However, considering that the reaction force generated by the launch of the unconstrained launch tube when launching the aircraft will cause the launch tube to become unstable, deflect or sink, thereby increasing the disturbance of the aircraft leaving the tube, resulting in the launch failing to achieve the expected design effect.

[0003] Therefore, it is urgent to develop a surface launch stabilization device to increase the stability of the aircraft surface launch and realize the launch of the aircraft on the water surface with an unconstrained launch tube. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an airbag-type water surface stable launching mechanism, which solves the problems of difficult and poor stability of water surface launching of unconstrained launching tubes, and improves the reliability of water surface launching of aircraft.

[0005] The utility model is realized through the following technical solutions.

[0006] The utility model provides an airbag-type surface-stabilized launching mechanism, comprising a launching tube and a cable connector; an aircraft is loaded in the launching tube, and the cable connector is connected to a power source of the aircraft; an airbag, an air bleed nozzle and an inflation valve are bonded to the side wall of the launching tube, and the air bleed nozzle is connected to the airbag; the airbag is connected to the side wall of the launching tube through an airbag clamping mechanism, and the air bleed nozzle is connected to the interior of the launching tube through an electromagnetic valve.

[0007] The launching tube comprises a tube body, a front cover and a rear cover which are connected in sequence, and the interiors of the tube body, the front cover and the rear cover form a sealed space.

[0008] The cylinder, the front cover and the rear cover are connected and fixed to each other through a sealing ring and fastening bolts.

[0009] The airbag holding mechanism comprises a strap, and the airbag is tightened by the strap; both ends of the strap are connected with connecting plates, and the connecting plates are connected by explosive bolts.

[0010] The connecting plate is connected to the side wall of the launching tube.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the utility model are: it has the characteristics of simple structure, fast response and high reliability, can ensure the stability of the unconstrained launch tube when launching on the water surface, meet the launch needs of the aircraft, and meet the requirements of economy, processability, practicality and operability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a front view of the utility model airbag in an assembled state;

[0014] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the airbag clamping mechanism of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Cross-section at AA in the middle;

[0016] Figure 5 This is the front view of the airbag of the utility model in working state;

[0017] In the figure: 1-cylinder, 2-front cover, 3-rear cover, 4-airbag, 5-air inlet nozzle, 6-inflation valve, 7-electromagnetic valve, 8-airbag clamping mechanism, 9-explosive bolt, 10-cable connector, 11-connecting plate, 12-wrapping belt, 13-inflated airbag. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The technical solution of the utility model is further described below, but the scope of protection required is not limited to the description.

[0019] Example 1

[0020] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an airbag-type surface-stabilized launching mechanism comprises a launching tube and a cable connector 10; an aircraft is loaded in the launching tube, and the cable connector 10 is connected to a power source of the aircraft; an airbag 4, an air bleed nozzle 5 and an inflation valve 6 are bonded to the side wall of the launching tube, and the air bleed nozzle 5 is connected to the airbag 4; the airbag 4 is connected to the side wall of the launching tube through an airbag clamping mechanism 8, and its position is adjustable, and the air bleed nozzle 5 is connected to the inside of the launching tube through an electromagnetic valve 7.

[0021] The launching tube comprises a tube body 1, a front cover 2 and a rear cover 3 which are connected in sequence. The interiors of the tube body 1, the front cover 2 and the rear cover 3 form a sealed space, and the internal and external dimensions of the space are adjustable.

[0022] The cylinder 1, the front cover 2 and the rear cover 3 are connected and fixed to each other via a sealing ring and fastening bolts.

[0023] The airbag holding mechanism 8 includes a wrapping belt 12 , and the airbag 4 is tightened by the wrapping belt 12 ; both ends of the wrapping belt 12 are connected to connecting plates 11 , and the connecting plates 11 are connected by explosive bolts 9 .

[0024] The 11 is connected to the side wall of the launch tube.

[0025] Preferably, the bonding position of the airbag 4 needs to ensure that the center of buoyancy is higher than the center of mass of the launch tube and the fully loaded aircraft, and the air path is controlled by the electromagnetic air valve 7.

[0026] Preferably, the pressure in the launch tube is related to the expansion requirement of the airbag 4, and the pressure is adjustable.

[0027] Preferably, the weight of the launch tube is inversely correlated with the buoyancy, and the airbag 4 is inflated mainly to increase the buoyancy and the contact area with the water surface, and the inflation size of the airbag 4 is adjustable.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] The aircraft is loaded in the launch tube, and a certain air pressure is filled into the launch tube through the inflation valve 6 (the inflation pressure value is calculated according to the expanded volume of the airbag 4). After the launch tube is transported to the specified position on the water surface, the electrical signal is remotely controlled to detonate the explosive bolt 9, and the left and right connecting plates 12 in the airbag clamping mechanism 8 are loosened. The wrapping belt 12 releases the clamping constraint on the airbag 4 and detaches, exposing the airbag 4. Then the electromagnetic valve 7 is controlled to open, and the air pressure in the launch tube is filled into the airbag 4 through the air bleed nozzle 5. The airbag 4 begins to expand, and after the airbag 4 expands to the specified requirement, the aircraft is ignited and launched. The inflated airbag 13 increases the sinking water resistance of the launch tube when the aircraft is launched, ensuring that the launch tube is stable on the water surface when the aircraft is launched, without sinking or flipping, thereby achieving stable launch of the aircraft on the water surface.

[0030] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0031] ① The pure mechanical structure has high reliability, good integrity and light weight. The entire mechanism is mainly fixed by bolts and adhesives, which is easy to install and adjust;

[0032] ② Because the size of the launch tube can be adjusted according to the structural requirements of the aircraft, it can meet the requirements of different types of aircraft;

[0033] ③ The launch requirements can be met by adjusting the size of the airbag expansion, the buoyancy of the airbag and the contact area with the water surface;

[0034] ④ It meets the requirements of unconstrained launch tubes for launching different types of aircraft on water. It has a simple and stable structure, can increase the stability of aircraft surface launch, and realize the launch of aircraft on the water surface by unconstrained launch tubes.

Claims

1. An airbag-type surface-stabilized launching mechanism, comprising a launching tube and a cable connector (10), characterized in that: An aircraft is loaded in the launch tube, and the cable connector (10) is connected to the power supply of the aircraft; an air bag (4), an air bleed nozzle (5) and an inflation valve (6) are bonded to the side wall of the launch tube, and the air bleed nozzle (5) is connected to the air bag (4); the air bag (4) is connected to the side wall of the launch tube through an air bag clamping mechanism (8), and the air bleed nozzle (5) is connected to the inside of the launch tube through an electromagnetic valve (7).

2. The airbag type surface stabilized launching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The launching tube comprises a tube body (1), a front cover (2) and a rear cover (3) which are connected in sequence, and a sealed space is formed inside the tube body (1), the front cover (2) and the rear cover (3).

3. The airbag type surface stabilization launching mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cylinder (1), the front cover (2) and the rear cover (3) are connected and fixed to each other via a sealing ring and fastening bolts.

4. The airbag type surface stabilized launching mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The airbag clamping mechanism (8) comprises a wrapping belt (12), and the airbag (4) is tightened by the wrapping belt (12); both ends of the wrapping belt (12) are connected to connecting plates (11), and the connecting plates (11) are connected by explosive bolts (9).

5. The airbag type surface stabilized launching mechanism as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting plate (11) is connected to the side wall of the launching tube.