Image recorder for aircraft maintenance

By designing an image recorder with shoulder hanging unit and adjustable metal corrugated tube, the problem of inconvenience in use of existing equipment in aircraft maintenance is solved, and the equipment is easily worn and angled to adapt to the needs of small spaces.

CN222786031UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-22ST AEROSPACE(GUANGZHOU) AVIATION SERVICES CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421558217.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-03
Publication Date
2025-04-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-03

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Technical Problem

The existing graphics recorders are inconvenient to use during aircraft maintenance, and handheld equipment is limited in operation. Bracket equipment needs to find a suitable support position, making it difficult to use effectively in a small space.

Method used

An image recorder including a control box, a moving seat, an elastic flat rod, a camera and a shoulder hanging unit is designed. The shoulder hanging unit and an elastic flat rod form a stable mounting bracket. The camera is mounted on an adjustable metal corrugated tube to achieve convenient wearing and angle adjustment.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the freedom of both hands during the aircraft maintenance process, flexibly adjusts the shooting angle, adapts to the needs of small spaces, and improves the convenience and flexibility of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an image recorder for airplane maintenance. The image recorder comprises a control box, a movable seat, an elastic flat rod, a camera and two shoulder hanging units, the movable seat is movably mounted on the elastic flat rod, and the two shoulder hanging units are detachably mounted at the two ends of the elastic flat rod; the two shoulder hanging units are detachably hung on two shoulders of a person respectively; a metal corrugated pipe is mounted on the upper side surface of the movable seat; the camera is mounted at the top end of the metal corrugated pipe; the control box is installed on the lower side face of the movable base. According to the image recorder, the two shoulder hanging units and the elastic flat rod form a stable hanging support structure, and the image recorder can be directly worn on the body without finding a proper ground supporting position; the camera is installed through the metal corrugated pipe, so that the angle of the camera can be conveniently adjusted and positioned, and the image recording requirements of different angles are met; by means of movable installation of the movable seat, position adjustment can be conveniently conducted according to use requirements, and use is flexible.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an image recorder, in particular to an image recorder used for aircraft maintenance. Background Art

[0002] During aircraft maintenance, the entire maintenance process needs to be recorded to facilitate subsequent tracing. Currently, existing graphic recorders are handheld or stand-type. Handheld recorders are inconvenient to use and must be held with one hand. They are OK for some simple detection actions, but are not practical when both hands are needed. Stand-type recorders need to be supported in a suitable place and at a suitable angle when used, so the requirements for the use scenario are also high. If a suitable support position cannot be found in a small space, the use effect cannot be achieved. Summary of the invention

[0003] The utility model aims to provide an image recorder for aircraft maintenance, which can be worn on the body to free the hands and is convenient for adjusting the shooting angle, so as to meet the needs of spatial image acquisition in which it is inconvenient to support the bracket.

[0004] Technical solution: The image recorder for aircraft maintenance described in the utility model includes a control box, a movable seat, an elastic flat rod, a camera and two shoulder hanging units;

[0005] The mobile seat is movably installed on the elastic flat rod, and two shoulder hanging units are detachably installed on the two ends of the elastic flat rod; the two shoulder hanging units are used to be detachably mounted on the two shoulders of a person respectively; a metal bellows is installed on the upper side of the mobile seat; the camera is installed on the top of the metal bellows; the control box is installed on the lower side of the mobile seat, and a controller, a memory and a power module are arranged in the control box, and a start button and a stop button are arranged on the outer side of the control box; the controller is electrically connected to the camera, the memory, the start button and the stop button respectively; the power module supplies power to the controller, the camera and the memory.

[0006] Furthermore, a USB interface is provided on the outer surface of the control box, and a USB interface circuit electrically connected to the controller is provided inside the control box. The USB interface is electrically connected to the controller through the USB interface circuit, and the power module supplies power to the USB interface circuit.

[0007] Furthermore, a fill light is installed on the metal bellows, and a power switch is also arranged on the outer side of the control box. The power module supplies power to the fill light, and the power switch is connected in series to the power supply circuit of the fill light.

[0008] Furthermore, a microphone and a speaker electrically connected to the controller are arranged on the outer side of the control box, and a power module supplies power to the microphone and the speaker.

[0009] Furthermore, the shoulder hanging unit includes a U-shaped hanging rod, a side flat tube and two elastic bandages; one end of the side flat tube is transversely fixed to the front rod of the U-shaped hanging rod, and one end of the elastic flat rod is detachably inserted into the side flat tube; the upper ends of the two elastic bandages are respectively fixed to the lower ends of the front rod and the rear rod of the U-shaped hanging rod, and the lower ends of the two elastic bandages are detachably connected by buckles.

[0010] Furthermore, a flexible cushion layer is provided on the inner wall of the U-shaped hanging rod.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: a stable mounting bracket structure is formed by utilizing two shoulder-hanging units and an elastic flat rod, so that the two shoulder-hanging units are mounted on two shoulders, and the elastic flat rod is across the chest, which has good load-bearing performance and will not slide down, thereby ensuring the stability of the mobile seat, and there is no need to find a suitable ground support position, and the device can be directly worn on the body; a metal bellows is used to install the camera, thereby facilitating the adjustment and positioning of the camera angle to meet the image recording requirements at different angles; the mobile seat is installed in a mobile manner, thereby facilitating the position adjustment according to the use needs, and the use is flexible. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall front structure of the utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the mobile seat of the utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shoulder hanging unit structure of the utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the circuit structure of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The technical solution of the utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to the embodiments. Example

[0017] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the image recorder for aircraft maintenance disclosed in the utility model comprises: a control box 5, a moving seat 3, an elastic flat bar 8, a camera 1 and two shoulder hanging units;

[0018] The movable seat 3 is movably mounted on the elastic flat rod 8, and two shoulder hanging units are detachably mounted on the two ends of the elastic flat rod 8; the two shoulder hanging units are used to be detachably mounted on the two shoulders of a person respectively; a metal bellows 2 is installed on the upper side of the movable seat 3; the camera 1 is installed on the top of the metal bellows 2; the control box 5 is installed on the lower side of the movable seat 3, and a controller, a memory and a power module are arranged in the control box 5, and a start button 9 and a stop button 10 are arranged on the outer side of the control box 5; the controller is electrically connected to the camera 1, the memory, the start button 9 and the stop button 10 respectively; the power module supplies power to the controller, the camera 1 and the memory.

[0019] Two shoulder hanging units and an elastic flat rod 8 form a stable mounting bracket structure, so that the two shoulder hanging units are mounted on two shoulders, and the elastic flat rod 8 spans across the chest, has good load-bearing performance and will not slide down, thereby ensuring the stability of the mobile seat 3, and there is no need to find a suitable ground support position, and it can be worn directly on the body; the metal bellows 2 is used to install the camera 1, so that it is convenient to adjust and position the camera angle to meet the image recording requirements at different angles; the mobile seat 3 is installed in a mobile manner, so that the position can be adjusted according to the needs of use, and it is flexible to use.

[0020] Furthermore, the elastic flat rod 8 is slidably and transversely penetrates the movable seat 3, and a middle hand-tightening bolt 4 is threadedly installed on the front side of the movable seat 3, and the end of the middle hand-tightening bolt 4 is pressed on the elastic flat rod 8, thereby realizing the movable installation of the movable seat 3, and the position can be locked by the middle hand-tightening bolt 4.

[0021] Furthermore, a USB interface 17 is provided on the outer surface of the control box 5, and a USB interface circuit electrically connected to the controller is provided inside the control box 5. The USB interface 17 is electrically connected to the controller through the USB interface circuit, and the power module supplies power to the USB interface circuit, thereby facilitating the export of recorded images through the USB interface 17.

[0022] Furthermore, a fill light 19 is installed on the metal bellows 2, and a power switch 18 is also provided on the outer surface of the control box 5. The power module supplies power to the fill light 19, and the power switch 18 is connected in series to the power supply circuit of the fill light 19. The fill light 19 can be used to fill light for the camera 1 in dim conditions to ensure the image recording quality.

[0023] Furthermore, a microphone 6 and a speaker 7 electrically connected to the controller are also provided on the outer side of the control box 5, and the power module supplies power to the microphone 6 and the speaker 7. The microphone 6 can be used to collect on-site sounds; and the speaker 7 can be used to play prompt sounds.

[0024] Furthermore, a voltage acquisition circuit electrically connected to the controller is provided in the control box 5, and the voltage acquisition circuit is electrically connected to the power module. The controller acquires the voltage state of the power module through the voltage acquisition circuit.

[0025] Furthermore, the shoulder hanging unit includes a U-shaped hanging rod 13, a side flat tube 11 and two elastic bandages 15; one end of the side flat tube 11 is transversely fixed to the front side rod of the U-shaped hanging rod 13, and one end of the elastic flat rod 8 is detachably inserted into the side flat tube 11; the upper ends of the two elastic bandages 15 are respectively fixed to the lower ends of the front side rod and the rear side rod of the U-shaped hanging rod 13, and the lower ends of the two elastic bandages 15 are detachably connected through buckles 16. The two elastic bandages 15 and the U-shaped hanging rod 13 can form a closed loop, so that the U-shaped hanging rod 13 can be stably hung on the shoulder; the buckle 16 can be used to facilitate wearing and connection.

[0026] Furthermore, a side hand-tightening bolt 12 is threadedly screwed on the side flat tube 11, and the end of the side hand-tightening bolt 12 is pressed on the elastic flat rod 8 to realize the detachable insertion of the elastic flat rod 8. The side hand-tightening bolt 12 can be used to press and fix the elastic flat rod 8, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the insertion depth of the elastic flat rod 8 to meet the use needs of people with different chest circumferences.

[0027] Furthermore, a flexible pad layer 14 is provided on the inner wall of the U-shaped hanging rod 13 , and the flexible pad layer 14 can enhance the comfort of the U-shaped hanging rod 13 when it is hung on the shoulder.

[0028] Furthermore, a charging circuit is provided in the control box 5, and a charging interface is provided on the outer surface of the control box 5. The charging interface is electrically connected to the power module through the charging circuit, so that the power module is charged by an external power supply.

[0029] In the image recorder for aircraft maintenance disclosed by the utility model, the controller adopts the existing single-chip control module, such as the STM32 single-chip module; the voltage acquisition circuit adopts the existing voltage divider circuit, which can be connected to the AD acquisition port of the controller; the camera 1 adopts the existing high-definition camera.

[0030] When the image recorder for aircraft maintenance disclosed by the utility model is used, the maintenance personnel hang the U-shaped hanging rod 13 on the two shoulders and adjust and fix the position of the movable seat 3; then the metal bellows 2 is bent as needed to adjust the shooting angle of the camera 1. If the ambient light is weak, the power switch 18 is turned on, and the camera 1 is supplemented with light by the fill light 19; the image shooting start and stop of the camera 1 are controlled by the start button 9 and the stop button 10; the sound signal of the maintenance site is collected by the microphone 6; when the controller learns through the voltage collection circuit that the voltage of the power module is insufficient, a prompt sound is issued through the speaker 7, and the maintenance personnel remove the movable seat 3 to facilitate charging of the power module in the control box 5.

[0031] As described above, although the present invention has been shown and described with reference to specific preferred embodiments, it should not be interpreted as limiting the present invention itself. Various changes can be made to it in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. An image recorder for aircraft maintenance, characterized in that: It comprises a control box (5), a movable seat (3), an elastic flat rod (8), a camera (1) and two shoulder hanging units; The movable seat (3) is movably mounted on the elastic flat bar (8), and two shoulder hanging units are detachably mounted on the two ends of the elastic flat bar (8); the two shoulder hanging units are used to be detachably mounted on two shoulders of a person respectively; a metal bellows (2) is mounted on the upper side of the movable seat (3); the camera (1) is mounted on the top of the metal bellows (2); the control box (5) is mounted on the lower side of the movable seat (3), and a controller, a memory and a power module are arranged in the control box (5), and a start button (9) and a stop button (10) are arranged on the outer side of the control box (5); the controller is electrically connected to the camera (1), the memory, the start button (9) and the stop button (10) respectively; the power module supplies power to the controller, the camera (1) and the memory.

2. The image recorder for aircraft maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: A USB interface (17) is also provided on the outer side of the control box (5), and a USB interface circuit electrically connected to the controller is provided inside the control box (5). The USB interface (17) is electrically connected to the controller via the USB interface circuit, and the power module supplies power to the USB interface circuit.

3. The image recorder for aircraft maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fill light (19) is mounted on the metal bellows (2), and a power switch (18) is also arranged on the outer side of the control box (5). The power module supplies power to the fill light (19), and the power switch (18) is connected in series to the power supply circuit of the fill light (19).

4. The image recorder for aircraft maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: A microphone (6) and a loudspeaker (7) electrically connected to the controller are also provided on the outer side of the control box (5); the power module supplies power to the microphone (6) and the loudspeaker (7).

5. The image recorder for aircraft maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shoulder hanging unit comprises a U-shaped hanging rod (13), a side flat tube (11) and two elastic bandages (15); one end of the side flat tube (11) is transversely fixed to the front side rod of the U-shaped hanging rod (13), and one end of the elastic flat rod (8) is detachably inserted into the side flat tube (11); the upper ends of the two elastic bandages (15) are respectively fixed to the lower ends of the front side rod and the rear side rod of the U-shaped hanging rod (13), and the lower ends of the two elastic bandages (15) are detachably connected via a buckle (16).

6. The image recorder for aircraft maintenance according to claim 5, characterized in that: A flexible cushion layer (14) is provided on the inner wall of the U-shaped hanging rod (13).