Anti-collision device and airplane deicing vehicle

By designing an anti-collision device including a support rod, triggering component and sensing component, the problem of short distance measurement range and susceptibility to interference of the limit sensor of the existing aircraft aircraft is solved, and long-distance sensing and high-safe deicing operations are achieved.

CN222921771UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-30WEIHAI GUANGTAI AIRPORT EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422055281.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2025-05-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-23

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Technical Problem

The limit sensors of existing aircraft deicing vehicles have problems such as short distance measurement range, susceptible to electromagnetic interference and false alarms, which affect the safety of deicing operations.

Method used

An anti-collision device is designed, including a support rod, a triggering component and an induction component. It contacts the aircraft through the ball head, transmits actions through the support rod, triggers the induction switch, and controls the deicing truck to stop operation. The device utilizes the elastic contact of the ball head to avoid scratches, and extends the induction distance through the support rod to improve the reaction time.

Benefits of technology

It realizes long-distance sensing, no interference from electromagnetic signals, timely response and high safety anti-collision functions, avoid collision between the deicing truck operating arm and the aircraft.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of deicing vehicles, in particular to an anti-collision device and an airplane deicing vehicle, the anti-collision device comprises a supporting rod, a trigger part is arranged at one end of the supporting rod, an induction part is arranged at the other end of the supporting rod, the trigger part comprises a ball head and a connecting seat, and the ball head is hinged with the supporting rod through the connecting seat. The induction part comprises an induction shell, a movable hemisphere, a spring pressing plate, a spring, a connecting rod and an induction switch, the induction shell is arranged behind the supporting rod, the movable hemisphere is matched with the inner wall of the induction shell, an arc-shaped groove is formed in the front end face of the induction shell, one end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected with the movable hemisphere, and the other end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected with the supporting rod; one end of the induction switch is fixed to the inner wall of the induction shell, the other end of the induction switch is connected with the spring pressing plate in an inserted mode, the airplane deicing vehicle comprises an automobile chassis and the aerial work cabin, the anti-collision device is arranged on one side of the aerial work cabin, and the induction shell is fixedly connected with the aerial work cabin. The device can realize long-distance induction, is not interfered by electromagnetic signals, and responds in time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of deicing vehicles, in particular to an anti-collision device and an aircraft deicing vehicle. Background Technique

[0002] The aircraft deicing vehicle is an essential guarantee equipment for the normal operation of aircraft in winter. The aircraft deicing vehicle uses an aerial work arm to transport deicing personnel to the upper part of the aircraft, and sprays the heated deicing fluid onto the aircraft surface through a spray gun to deice the aircraft surface. During the deicing operation, a certain working distance needs to be maintained between the aerial work cabin body and the aircraft surface to prevent accidents of rubbing against the aircraft. A limit sensor is usually installed at the bottom of the work cabin. When the limit sensor contacts the aircraft, limit protection is carried out to stop the boom movement and prevent rubbing against the aircraft. Currently, there are two common types of limit sensors. One is the deicing vehicle with an auxiliary anti-collision system disclosed in Chinese Patent CN213735614 U. By setting ranging sensors and inclination sensors on the head and boom of the deicing vehicle, multi-directional auxiliary monitoring reduces and improves collision accidents. Its disadvantages are: the ranging range is relatively short, the deicing vehicle may hit the aircraft because it cannot avoid in time, and the working arm of the deicing vehicle may also hit the aircraft due to inertia and be out of control, affecting the safety of the aircraft; the other is an ultrasonic limit sensor, such as the anti-collision intelligent auxiliary system for airport deicing vehicles disclosed in Chinese Patent CN217892671U. Its anti-collision mechanism includes a camera group, an ultrasonic radar group, an alarm, a display screen, a brake and a host. Its disadvantages are: in actual application, the electromagnetic environment at the airport is complex, ultrasonic waves are easily affected by electromagnetic interference, and rain, snow and deicing fluid will interfere with the ultrasonic sensor during the deicing process, resulting in false alarms and affecting the operation safety. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the deficiencies of the prior art and provide an anti-collision device and an aircraft deicing vehicle with a clever structure, capable of remote sensing, not affected by electromagnetic signals, reacting in a timely manner and having high safety.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0005] An anti-collision device, characterized in that: it includes a support rod, a triggering component that contacts an obstacle, and an induction component that senses an obstacle. One end of the support rod is connected to the triggering component, and the other end is connected to the induction component, so as to extend the touch sensing distance between the deicing vehicle and the aircraft through the support rod. The triggering component contacts the aircraft, and is transmitted to the induction component through the support rod to trigger the induction component to control the deicing vehicle to stop operating.

[0006] The triggering component of the utility model is a ball head, and one end of the support rod is connected to the ball head, so as to contact the obstacle through the ball head and transmit it to the induction component through the support rod.

[0007] The triggering component of the present utility model includes a ball head and a connecting seat. One end of the support rod is provided with a ball head, and a connecting seat is arranged between the ball head and the support rod. The front end face of the ball head is the touch end face, and the rear end of the ball head is fixedly connected to the connecting seat. The connecting seat is hinged to the support rod to contact an obstacle through the ball head, avoiding scratching the obstacle.

[0008] The material of the ball head of the present utility model is nylon material, or polyurethane material, or silicone rubber material.

[0009] The sensing component of the present utility model includes a sensing housing, a moving component, and a sensing switch. The sensing housing is arranged behind the support rod. The sensing housing is provided with the moving component and the sensing switch. The moving component is movably connected to the sensing housing. One end of the moving component passes through the sensing housing and is fixedly connected to the support rod. The sensing switch is driven by the moving component for sensing. The ball head drives the moving component to move through the support rod, and the moving component triggers the sensing switch.

[0010] The moving component of the present utility model includes a movable hemisphere, a spring pressing plate, a spring, and a connecting rod. The movable hemisphere, the spring pressing plate, and the sensing switch are arranged in the sensing housing from front to back. The hemispherical surface of the movable hemisphere cooperates with the front end surface of the inner wall of the sensing housing. The spring pressing plate is arranged behind the movable hemisphere. The front end surface of the sensing housing is provided with an arc-shaped groove. The connecting rod is arranged on the movable hemisphere and is fixedly connected to the movable hemisphere. The front end of the connecting rod passes through the arc-shaped groove and is fixedly connected to the support rod. The connecting rod is slidably connected to the arc-shaped groove. The outer diameter of the support rod is greater than the width of the arc-shaped groove. The sensing switch is arranged between the spring pressing plate and the rear end of the inner wall of the sensing housing. The spring pressing plate is provided with a through hole. The spring is sleeved on the sensing switch. One end of the sensing switch is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sensing housing, and the other end is placed in the through hole and is movably connected to the through hole. One end of the spring abuts against the spring pressing plate, and the other end abuts against the rear end surface of the inner wall of the sensing housing. By contacting an obstacle with the ball head, the ball head pushes the support rod, the support rod pushes the movable hemisphere, and the movable hemisphere pushes the spring pressing plate. The spring pressing plate moves upward to compress the spring. The front end surface of the sensing switch passes through the through hole of the spring pressing plate and contacts the movable hemisphere. The movable hemisphere presses the sensing switch. When the pressure is greater than the set value of the sensing switch, the sensing switch transmits a signal to the de-icing vehicle to control the de-icing vehicle to stop the de-icing operation.

[0011] A threaded hole is arranged in the middle of the movable hemisphere of the present utility model. The connecting rod is threadedly connected to the movable hemisphere. A threaded hole is arranged at the rear end of the support rod. The connecting rod is threadedly connected to the support rod to facilitate disassembly, assembly, and maintenance.

[0012] The induction housing of the present utility model includes a fixed seat and an induction plate. An induction groove is provided inside the fixed seat, and the induction plate is provided at the rear end of the fixed seat. The rear end of the fixed seat is fixedly connected to the induction plate. An arc groove is provided on the front end face of the induction groove. The movable hemisphere is slidably connected in cooperation with the inner wall of the induction groove. By providing the fixed seat and the induction plate, it is convenient to install the movable hemisphere, the spring pressing plate, and the induction switch.

[0013] The rear end of the fixed seat of the present utility model is threadedly connected to the induction plate, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0014] An aircraft deicing vehicle includes an automobile chassis and an aerial work cabin. It is characterized in that: an anti-collision device as described above is provided on one side of the aerial work cabin. The induction housing is fixedly connected to the aerial work cabin, and the induction switch is connected to the control system on the automobile chassis. By providing the anti-collision device on the aerial work cabin, after the ball head touches an obstacle, the ball head pushes the support rod, the support rod pushes the movable hemisphere, and then pushes the spring pressing plate. The spring pressing plate moves upward to compress the spring. The front end face of the induction switch passes through the perforation of the spring pressing plate and contacts the movable hemisphere. The movable hemisphere presses the induction switch. When the pressure is greater than the set value of the induction switch, the induction switch transmits a signal to the deicing vehicle to control the deicing vehicle to stop the deicing operation.

[0015] Due to the adoption of the above structure, the present utility model has the advantages of ingenious structure, remote sensing, immunity to electromagnetic signal interference, timely response, and high safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the anti-collision device of the present utility model.

[0017] Reference numerals: support rod 1, triggering component 2, sensing component 3, ball head 4, connecting seat 5, induction housing 6, movable hemisphere 7, spring pressing plate 8, spring 9, connecting rod 10, induction switch 11, fixed seat 12, induction plate 13, induction groove 14. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0018] The following further describes in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the drawings.

[0019] An anti-collision device is characterized in that: it includes a support rod 1, a triggering component 2 for contacting an obstacle, and a sensing component 3 for sensing an obstacle. One end of the support rod 1 is connected to the triggering component 2, and the other end is connected to the sensing component 3. By means of the support rod, the touch sensing distance between the deicing vehicle and the aircraft is extended. The triggering component contacts the aircraft, and the support rod transmits to the sensing component and triggers the sensing component to control the deicing vehicle to stop operating.

[0020] The trigger component 2 of the present utility model includes a ball head 4 and a connecting seat 5. One end of the support rod 1 is provided with the ball head 4, and a connecting seat 5 is arranged between the ball head 4 and the support rod 1. The front end face of the ball head 4 is the touch end face. The rear end of the ball head 4 is fixedly connected to the connecting seat 5, and the connecting seat 5 is hinged to the support rod 1 to contact the obstacle through the ball head and avoid scratching the obstacle.

[0021] The sensing component 3 of the present utility model includes a sensing housing 6, a movable hemisphere 7, a spring pressing plate 8, a spring 9, a connecting rod 10, and a sensing switch 11. A sensing housing 6 is arranged behind the support rod 1. Inside the sensing housing 6, there are successively arranged from front to back a movable hemisphere 7, a spring pressing plate 8, and a sensing switch 11. The hemispherical surface of the movable hemisphere 7 cooperates with the front end face of the inner wall of the sensing housing 6. Behind the flat surface of the movable hemisphere 7, there is a spring pressing plate 8. An arc-shaped groove is provided on the front end face of the sensing housing 6. A connecting rod 10 is arranged on the movable hemisphere 7. One end of the connecting rod 10 is fixedly connected to the movable hemisphere 7, and the other end passes through the arc-shaped groove and is fixedly connected to the support rod 1. The connecting rod 10 is slidably connected to the arc-shaped groove. The outer diameter of the support rod 1 is greater than the width of the arc-shaped groove. A sensing switch 11 is arranged between the spring pressing plate 8 and the rear end of the inner wall of the sensing housing 6. A through hole is provided on the spring pressing plate 8. A spring 9 is sleeved on the sensing switch 11. One end of the sensing switch 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sensing housing 6, and the other end is placed in the through hole and is movably connected to the through hole. One end of the spring 9 abuts against the spring pressing plate 8, and the other end abuts against the rear end face of the inner wall of the sensing housing 6. To contact the obstacle through the ball head, the ball head pushes the support rod, the support rod pushes the movable hemisphere, the movable hemisphere pushes the spring pressing plate, the spring pressing plate moves upward to compress the spring, the front end face of the sensing switch passes through the through hole of the spring pressing plate and contacts the movable hemisphere, and the movable hemisphere presses the sensing switch. When the pressure is greater than the set value of the sensing switch, the sensing switch transmits a signal to the de-icing vehicle to control the de-icing vehicle to stop the de-icing operation.

[0022] A threaded hole is provided in the middle of the movable hemisphere 7 of the present utility model. The connecting rod 10 is threadedly connected to the movable hemisphere 7, and a threaded hole is provided at the rear end of the support rod 1. The connecting rod 10 is threadedly connected to the support rod 1 to facilitate disassembly, assembly, and maintenance.

[0023] The sensing switch 11 of the present utility model is a pressure switch.

[0024] The sensing housing 6 of the present utility model includes a fixed seat 12 and a sensing plate 13. A sensing groove 14 is provided inside the fixed seat 12. A sensing plate 13 is arranged at the rear end of the fixed seat 12. The rear end of the fixed seat 12 is fixedly connected to the sensing plate 13. An arc-shaped groove is provided on the front end face of the sensing groove 14. The movable hemisphere 7 is slidably connected in cooperation with the inner wall of the sensing groove 14. By providing the fixed seat and the sensing plate, it is convenient to install the movable hemisphere, the spring pressing plate, and the spring.

[0025] The rear end of the fixing base 12 of the utility model is threadedly connected to the induction plate 13, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0026] An aircraft de-icing vehicle, comprising an automobile chassis and an aerial work cabin, characterized in that: an anti-collision device as described above is provided on one side of the aerial work cabin, the induction housing 6 is fixedly connected to the aerial work cabin, and the induction switch 11 is connected to the control system on the automobile chassis. By setting the anti-collision device on the aerial work cabin, after the ball head contacts an obstacle, the ball head pushes the support rod, the support rod pushes the movable hemisphere, the spring pressing plate is pushed, the spring pressing plate moves upward to compress the spring, the front end face of the induction switch passes through the perforation of the spring pressing plate and contacts the movable hemisphere, and the movable hemisphere presses the induction switch. When the pressure is greater than the set value of the induction switch, the induction switch transmits a signal to the de-icing vehicle to control the de-icing vehicle to stop the de-icing operation.

[0027] As shown in the appendix Figure 1 , before use, the fixing base 12 and / or the induction plate 13 are fixed to one end of the aerial work cabin facing the aircraft. The length of the support rod 1 can be set according to requirements. By extending the support rod, the induction length is extended, realizing long-distance induction, and leaving more reaction time for the de-icing vehicle to stop the operation of the de-icing operation arm on the de-icing vehicle, avoiding the de-icing operation arm of the de-icing vehicle from hitting the aircraft. For the convenience of description, taking the orientation shown in the appendix Figure 1 as an example, the ball head 4 is in the front, the induction housing 6 is in the rear, and the support rod 1 is located between the two. The ball head 4 can be made of soft and elastic materials such as nylon material, polyurethane material, and silicone rubber material. Before use, a fixed rubber pad can be further wrapped on the surface of the ball head 4, and the rubber pad can further protect the outer wall of the aircraft.

[0028] During use, the ball head 4 faces the aircraft. When the ball head 4 contacts the aircraft, the aircraft will squeeze the ball head 4, causing the ball head 4 to swing. As the contact further increases, the outer wall of the aircraft will squeeze the ball head 4 to move backward. The connecting seat 5 fixed to the rear end of the ball head 4 is hinged to the support rod 1 through a pin shaft, so that the ball head 4 can swing up and down relative to the support rod 1. After the ball head 4 moves backward, it causes the support rod 1 to move backward. The support rod 1 is fixed to the connecting rod 10, and the connecting rod 10 is fixed to the movable hemisphere 7. The support rod 1 drives the connecting rod 1 and the movable hemisphere 7 to move backward. The movable hemisphere 7 moves backward to push the spring pressing plate 8, and the spring pressing plate 8 slides backward along the induction switch 11 through the perforation guide. As shown in the appendix Figure 1, the perforation has a certain length. The width of the rear part of the induction switch 11 is greater than that of the front part of the induction switch 11. The front part of the induction switch 11 is slidably connected to the perforation. In the initial state, the spring 9 is not compressed and is in a natural elongation state. The front end of the induction switch 11 is located at the rear end of the inner wall of the perforation, and the front end of the induction switch 11 does not protrude from the spring pressing plate 8. There is a certain distance between the spring pressing plate 8 and the movable hemisphere 7. As the spring pressing plate 8 moves backward, the front end of the induction switch 11 protrudes from the perforation, and the front end of the induction switch 11 contacts the movable hemisphere 7 and is squeezed by the movable hemisphere 7. When the pressure is greater than the set value of the induction switch 11, the induction switch 11 is triggered. The induction switch 11 transmits a signal to the control system of the deicing vehicle, and the control system controls the deicing operation arm to stop moving to avoid hitting the aircraft. When the spring pressing plate 8 moves backward, it will also squeeze the spring 9, causing the spring 9 to generate a resilience force. When the control system controls the deicing vehicle to move away from the aircraft, the ball head 4 does not contact the aircraft. The spring pressing plate 8 moves forward under the action of the resilience force of the spring 9, so that the front end of the induction switch 11 no longer protrudes from the spring pressing plate 8. The spring pressing plate 8 moves forward to push the movable hemisphere 7 forward, and the movable hemisphere 7 no longer squeezes the induction switch 11, and the induction is released.

[0029] The front end face of the induction housing 6 of the present utility model is provided with arc-shaped grooves, which are arranged up and down and are consistent with the up and down swinging direction of the ball head 4. This enables the support rod 1 to drive the movable hemisphere 7 to rotate slightly up and down with the center of the movable hemisphere 7 as the center when the support rod 1 swings with the ball head 4. Since the spring pressing plate 8 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the induction housing 6, even if the movable hemisphere 7 rotates, as long as the movable hemisphere 7 touches the spring pressing plate 8, it will squeeze the spring pressing plate 8 to make the spring pressing plate 8 move backward, and the front end of the induction switch 11 protrudes from the perforation or the front end face of the induction switch 11 is flush with the front end face of the spring pressing plate 8. The movable hemisphere 7 continues to move backward, squeezing the spring pressing plate 8 and at the same time squeezing the induction switch 11, triggering the induction switch 11, with sensitive reaction and timely response; the structure of the present utility model is ingenious, and the induction distance is extended through the support rod 1. The present utility model triggers the induction switch 11 after the ball head 4 touches the aircraft, is not affected by electromagnetic signals, can quickly, effectively and timely stop the deicing vehicle operation arm, avoid rubbing against the aircraft, and has high safety. In addition, in the present utility model, the connecting rod 10 is threadedly connected to the movable hemisphere 7, the connecting rod 10 is threadedly connected to the support rod 1, and the fixing seat 12 is threadedly connected to the induction plate 13, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly, convenient for maintenance and replacement of components, and has low use cost.

[0030] Due to the adoption of the above structure, the present utility model has the advantages of ingenious structure, long-distance induction, immunity to electromagnetic signals, timely response, and high safety.

Claims

1. An anti-collision device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a support rod (1), a trigger component (2) for contacting an obstacle, and a sensing component (3) for sensing the obstacle. One end of the support rod (1) is connected to the trigger component (2), and the other end is connected to the sensing component (3). The trigger component (2) is a ball head (4). The sensing component (3) comprises a sensing shell (6), a moving component, and a sensing switch (11). The sensing shell (6) is arranged at the rear of the support rod (1). The moving component and the sensing switch (11) are arranged in the sensing shell (6). The moving component is movably connected to the sensing shell (6). One end of the moving component passes through the sensing shell (6) and is fixedly connected to the support rod (1). The sensing switch (11) is driven by the moving component for sensing.

2. An anti-collision device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trigger component (2) further comprises a connecting seat (5), a ball head (4) is provided at one end of the support rod (1), a connecting seat (5) is provided between the ball head (4) and the support rod (1), a front end surface of the ball head (4) is a contact end surface, a rear end of the ball head (4) is fixedly connected to the connecting seat (5), and the connecting seat (5) is hinged to the support rod (1).

3. An anti-collision device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The ball head (4) is made of nylon material, polyurethane material, or silicone rubber material.

4. An anti-collision device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The movable component comprises a movable hemisphere (7), a spring pressure plate (8), a spring (9) and a connecting rod (10). The movable hemisphere (7), the spring pressure plate (8) and the induction switch (11) are arranged from front to back in the induction housing (6). The hemispherical surface of the movable hemisphere (7) matches with the front end surface of the inner wall of the induction housing (6). The spring pressure plate (8) is arranged at the rear of the movable hemisphere (7). The front end surface of the induction housing (6) is provided with an arc groove. The movable hemisphere (7) is provided with a connecting rod (10). The connecting rod (10) is fixedly connected to the movable hemisphere (7), the front end of the connecting rod (10) passes through the arc groove and is fixedly connected to the support rod (1), the spring pressure plate (8) is provided with a through hole, the induction switch (11) is sleeved with a spring (9), one end of the induction switch (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the induction housing (6), and the other end is placed in the through hole and movably connected to the through hole, one end of the spring (9) is against the spring pressure plate (8), and the other end is against the rear end surface of the inner wall of the induction housing (6).

5. The anti-collision device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The movable hemisphere (7) is provided with a threaded hole, the connecting rod (10) is threadedly connected to the movable hemisphere (7), the rear end of the support rod (1) is provided with a threaded hole, and the connecting rod (10) is threadedly connected to the support rod (1).

6. The anti-collision device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sensing housing (6) comprises a fixing seat (12) and a sensing plate (13); a sensing groove (14) is provided in the fixing seat (12); the sensing plate (13) is fixedly provided at the rear end of the fixing seat (12); an arc groove is provided at the front end surface of the sensing groove (14); and the movable hemisphere (7) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sensing groove (14) in cooperation with each other.

7. An anti-collision device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing seat (12) is threadedly connected to the sensing plate (13).

8. An aircraft deicing vehicle, comprising a vehicle chassis and an aerial work cabin, characterized in that: An anti-collision device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is provided on one side of the aerial work cabin, and the sensing component (3) is installed on the aerial work cabin.

Citation Information

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  • Deicing vehicle with auxiliary anti-collision system

    CN213735614U

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    CN217892671U