Airplane separation surface electric connector mounting hole positioning device

The aircraft electrical connector positioning device uses a guide rail and knob mechanism to ensure precise and rapid alignment of installation holes, addressing inefficiencies and damage risks in manual installation methods.

CN223098981UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15AVIC GENERAL HUANAN AIRCRAFT IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421932971.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-09
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-09

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Technical Problem

Existing methods for installing aircraft electrical connectors rely heavily on manual operations, leading to inefficiencies and potential misalignment due to human error, and can damage connectors if the installation hole positions are not precise enough.

Method used

Aircraft electrical connector installation hole positioning device comprising a guide rail base, positioning blocks, a drive connection assembly, and a knob adjustment mechanism, allowing for precise and rapid alignment of the connector installation holes using a rotating knob to drive the positioning blocks along the guide rail.

Benefits of technology

Enhances installation precision and efficiency while preventing connector damage, ensuring accurate and swift alignment of electrical connectors without manual drilling errors.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of aircraft avionics systems, and particularly relates to an aircraft separation surface electric connector mounting hole positioning device. Comprising a guide rail base, a mounting hole positioning sliding block, a driving connecting assembly and a knob adjusting assembly. Wherein four mounting hole positioning sliding blocks are arranged on a rail of the guide rail base, and mounting holes in the mounting hole positioning sliding blocks are used for clamping the mounting position of the structure separation surface connector; the knob adjusting assemblies are arranged on the guide rail base; the driving connecting assembly comprises four driving connecting pieces, one end of each driving connecting piece is connected with one mounting hole positioning sliding block, and the other end of each driving connecting piece is connected with the knob adjusting assembly; and the knob adjusting assembly rotates, and the mounting hole positioning slide block is driven to move on the guide rail base by driving the connecting piece, so that the positioning of the mounting hole of the separated surface electric connector is realized. The positioning device is used for accurately positioning the mounting hole of the aircraft separation surface electric connector, the positioning process is simplified, the positioning accuracy and efficiency are remarkably improved, scrapping and damage caused by drilling of the aircraft wire harness electric connector are avoided, and the positioning device has high use value and economic benefits.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of aircraft avionics systems, and particularly relates to a positioning device for accurately positioning the mounting holes of electrical connectors on the aircraft separation surface. Background Technique

[0002] During the aircraft manufacturing and maintenance processes, the installation of electrical connectors is a crucial step. Traditional installation methods usually rely on manual operations, which are not only inefficient but also easily affected by human factors, resulting in deviations in the installation positions. In addition, due to the complexity of the aircraft structure, the positions of the mounting holes for electrical connectors must be very precise; otherwise, it may lead to insecure connections or damage to the electrical connectors. Therefore, developing a device that can quickly and accurately locate the mounting holes of electrical connectors is crucial for improving the efficiency and quality of aircraft manufacturing and maintenance. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the above-mentioned existing technologies, and provide a positioning device for the mounting holes of electrical connectors on the aircraft separation surface. This device can quickly and accurately locate the mounting holes of electrical connectors, simplify the installation process, solve the problem of inconvenient positioning of the mounting holes of electrical connectors on the aircraft structure separation surface in the existing technology, and overcome the drawback of possible damage caused by using a drill to match the electrical connectors of the aircraft wiring harness.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: A positioning device for the mounting holes of electrical connectors on the aircraft separation surface includes a guiding track base, mounting hole positioning sliders, a driving connection assembly, and a knob adjustment assembly; among them, there are four mounting hole positioning sliders on the track of the guiding track base, and the mounting holes on the mounting hole positioning sliders are used to clamp the mounting positions of the structure separation surface connectors; the knob adjustment assemblies are all arranged on the guiding track base; the driving connection assembly includes four driving connectors, one end of each driving connector is connected to a mounting hole positioning slider, and the other end is connected to the knob adjustment assembly; when the knob adjustment assembly rotates, the mounting hole positioning sliders are driven through the driving connectors to move on the guiding track base, thereby realizing the positioning of the mounting holes of the separation surface electrical connectors.

[0005] Furthermore, the knob adjustment assembly is arranged at the central position of the guiding track base and includes: a fixed column, a nut, a rotating disk, and a knob handle; the fixed column passes through the central through hole of the guiding track base and is fixedly matched and locked by the nut; on one side of the rotating disk of the knob adjustment assembly, there is a threaded fixing column with a smooth rod, and on the other side, there is a knob handle, the knob handle is connected to the rotating disk, and the rotating disk is connected to the four driving connectors; by rotating the fixed knob handle, the rotating disk rotates, driving the four driving connectors, so as to drive the mounting hole positioning sliders in a linkage manner, realizing the reciprocating movement of the mounting hole positioning sliders on the guiding track.

[0006] Further, the rotating disk is a square driving member, including a square flat plate structure and a T-shaped slider adapted to the track, and the four corners are respectively rotationally connected to the four driving connectors through firmware connectors.

[0007] Further, a groove is formed on the side surface of the square flat plate structure, and a rotating shaft connected to the driving connector is arranged in the groove.

[0008] Further, the knob adjustment assembly further includes a locking device, and the locking device is a nut lock piece. When the mounting hole positioning slider moves to a certain position and is locked by the nut lock piece, the mounting hole positioning slider is fixed at the current position and is not rotated, so as to realize the rapid positioning of the mounting hole of the separation surface electrical connector.

[0009] Further, the driving connection assembly includes four L-shaped driving connectors and a mounting hole positioning slider device. The mounting hole positioning slider assembly is arranged on the guiding track base. One end of the L-shaped driving connector is connected to a mounting hole positioning slider, and the other end is connected to the rotating disk of the knob adjustment assembly through a fixing member. The L-shaped driving connector is used to link the mounting hole positioning slider and the knob adjustment assembly to realize the reciprocating movement of the mounting hole positioning slider on the guiding track.

[0010] Further, the guiding track base includes a disk-shaped guiding track and a through-type central through-hole disk. The disk-shaped guiding track is composed of an outer ring and a cross-shaped track arranged on the ring.

[0011] Further, scale lines are provided on the cross-shaped track, and are adjusted according to the sizes required by different aircraft electrical connectors to meet the positioning requirements of different electrical connectors, so as to realize the rapid positioning of the structural separation surface and the mounting hole of the aircraft electrical connector.

[0012] Technical effect: The aircraft separation surface electrical connector mounting hole positioning device proposed by the present utility model has a simple structure and high stability. It is a device for accurately positioning the mounting hole of the aircraft separation surface electrical connector, simplifies the positioning process, significantly improves the positioning accuracy and efficiency, and eliminates the waste and damage of the aircraft wiring harness electrical connector caused by drilling holes, and has high use value and economic benefits. Description of the Drawings

[0013] The present utility model is further described with reference to the drawings, but the embodiments in the drawings do not constitute any limitation to the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according to the following drawings without creative efforts.

[0014] Figure 1 、 Figure 2 is the overall structural schematic diagram of an aircraft separation surface electrical connector mounting hole positioning device of the present utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a positioning device for the mounting holes of an aircraft separation surface electrical connector of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a positioning device for the mounting holes of an aircraft separation surface electrical connector of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 5 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a positioning device for the mounting holes of an aircraft separation surface electrical connector of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 6 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a positioning device for the mounting holes of an aircraft separation surface electrical connector of the present utility model. Specific embodiments

[0019] Next, the technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] The present utility model provides a positioning device for the mounting holes of an aircraft separation surface electrical connector, including a guiding track base, a mounting hole positioning slider, a driving connection component, and a knob adjustment component. There are 4 mounting hole positioning sliders provided on the guiding track base. The driving connection component includes 4 L-shaped driving connectors, and the L-shaped driving connectors are connected to the mounting hole positioning sliders. Both the driving connection component and the knob adjustment component are provided on the guiding track base. The knob adjustment mechanism is used to link the driving connection component to move the mounting hole positioning slider on the guiding track. The mounting hole positioning slider is used to clamp the mounting position of the structural separation surface connector, realizing the fixation and positioning between the aircraft separation surface electrical connector mounting hole positioning device and the structural separation surface, simplifying the positioning process, and eliminating the scrapping and damage of the aircraft wiring harness electrical connector caused by drilling holes by matching, which has high use value and economic benefits.

[0022] In the specific design, 1. Guide rail base device: As the base of the entire device, it provides the movement track for the entire device. This device includes a track 107, an outer fixed structure 101 of the track, and a scale line is provided on the upper surface of the track 107. As Figure 3 shown, the center of the base is a through hole. The knob adjustment assembly is installed on the base through the central through hole of the base, providing a stable and reliable chassis foundation for the entire device.

[0023] 2. Mounting hole positioning slider device: It is installed on the track 107 of the guide rail base. There are a total of 4 mounting hole positioning sliders 102. One side is connected to the L-shaped drive connecting piece 103. By manually rotating the rotating knob 105 to drive the rotating disk 104, the L-shaped drive connecting piece is linked, and the mounting hole positioning slider 102 is linked to accurately position the mounting holes of the electrical connector. The structural schematic diagram of the mounting hole positioning slider 102 is as Figure 5 shown.

[0024] 3. Drive connection component: The main components include 4 L-shaped drive connecting pieces 103, also known as transition connecting pieces, which are located between the mounting hole positioning slider 102 and the rotating disk 104 and are used to connect the mounting hole positioning slider 102 and the rotating disk 104.

[0025] 4. Knob adjustment component: It is the operating part of the entire device. As shown in the structural schematic Figure 6 , it includes an arc rotating knob 105, a square rotating disk 104, a mounting fastener 106, a bushing boss structure 109, a through belt rod central threaded column 110, and a nut lock washer 108. The through belt rod central threaded column 110 of the knob adjustment component passes through the central through hole of the guide rail base and is arranged on the guide rail base. The square rotating disk 104 is connected to the mounting hole positioning slider 102 through the L-shaped drive connecting piece 103. After rotating the arc rotating knob 105 to slide the mounting hole positioning slider 102 to the specified position, the nut lock washer 108 installed on the through belt rod central threaded column 110 is tightened to lock the device, that is, the device installation is completed.

[0026] Embodiment

[0027] As Figure 1As shown in the figure, the positioning device for the installation holes of the aircraft separation surface electrical connector of the present utility model includes a guiding track base 101, installation hole positioning sliders 102, a retractable link mechanism, and a knob adjustment mechanism 104. Four installation hole positioning sliders 102 are provided on the guiding track base 101, and these sliders 102 are used to clamp the installation positions of the structural separation surface connectors. Both the retractable link mechanism and the knob adjustment mechanism 104 are arranged on the guiding track base 101. Four L-shaped driving connectors 103 are also provided on the retractable link mechanism. One end of each L-shaped driving connector 103 is connected to an installation hole positioning slider 102, and the other end is connected to the knob adjustment mechanism through a fixing member 106. The rotating disc 104 on the knob adjustment mechanism is used to drive the L-shaped driving connector 103, so that the installation hole positioning slider 102 moves on the guiding track base 101, thereby realizing the retraction and extension of the installation hole positioning slider 102.

[0028] As Figure 1 , 2 shown, when using the device of the present utility model, first place the guiding track base 101 at the corresponding position of the structural separation surface connector. Then, by rotating the rotating knob 105 of the knob adjustment mechanism, the retractable link mechanism is driven. One end of the L-shaped driving connector 103 on the retractable link mechanism is connected to an installation hole positioning slider 102, and the other end is connected to the knob adjustment mechanism 104 through a fixing member 106. The installation hole positioning slider 102 moves back and forth on the corresponding track 107 of the track base 101. After the installation hole positioning slider 102 moves to the installation position of the structural separation surface connector, tighten the nut lock piece 108 to fix the installation hole positioning slider 102, and the device installation is completed. In this way, the installation holes of the electrical connector can be quickly and accurately positioned, the installation process can be simplified, and at the same time, damage to the electrical connector can be avoided.

[0029] The above specific embodiments or cases are only used to explain and illustrate the technical solutions of the present utility model, and do not limit the present utility model. The parts not described in detail are regarded as conventional technical means in the art; those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that based on the design concept of the present application, the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments should be adaptively modified, or some or all of the technical features should be equivalently replaced. These modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An aircraft separation surface electrical connector mounting hole positioning device, characterized in that, It includes a guide rail base, a mounting hole positioning slider, a drive connection assembly and a knob adjustment assembly; wherein, four mounting hole positioning sliders are provided on the rail of the guide rail base, and the mounting holes on the mounting hole positioning sliders are used to clamp the installation position of the separation surface connector of the structure; the knob adjustment assemblies are all arranged on the guide rail base; the drive connection assembly includes four drive connectors, one end of each drive connector is connected to a mounting hole positioning slider, and the other end is connected to the knob adjustment assembly; the knob adjustment assembly rotates, and the mounting hole positioning slider is driven to move on the guide rail base through the drive connector, thereby realizing the positioning of the mounting hole of the separation surface electrical connector.

2. The positioning device for the installation holes of the electrical connectors at the aircraft separation surface according to claim 1, characterized in that The knob adjustment assembly is arranged at the center position of the guide rail base, and includes: a fixed column, a nut, a rotating disk, and a knob handle; the fixed column passes through the central through hole of the guide rail base and is fixed by locking with a nut; a threaded fixed column with a polished rod is provided on one side of the rotating disk of the knob adjustment assembly, and a knob handle is provided on the other side, the knob handle is connected to the rotating disk, and the rotating disk is connected to four driving connecting parts; the fixed knob handle is rotated, the rotating disk rotates, and the four driving connecting parts are driven to link the mounting hole positioning slider, so as to realize the reciprocating movement of the mounting hole positioning slider on the guide rail.

3. The positioning device for the mounting holes of the electrical connectors at the separation surface of an aircraft according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating disk is a square driving component, including a square flat plate structure and a T-shaped sliding block matched with the track, and the four corners are rotatably connected with four driving connecting parts through the fixing connecting parts.

4. The positioning device for the mounting holes of the electrical connectors at the aircraft separation surface according to claim 3, characterized in that, A groove is provided on the side of the square flat plate structure, and a rotating shaft connected with the driving connecting piece is arranged in the groove.

5. The positioning device for the mounting holes of the electrical connectors at the aircraft separation surface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The knob adjustment assembly also includes a locking device, which is a nut locking plate. When the mounting hole positioning slider moves to a certain position, the nut locking plate is locked, and the mounting hole positioning slider is fixed at the current position so that it does not rotate, thereby realizing rapid positioning of the mounting hole of the separation surface electrical connector.

6. The positioning device for the mounting holes of the electrical connectors at the aircraft separation surface according to claim 1, wherein, The drive connection assembly includes four L-shaped drive connections and a mounting hole positioning slider device. The mounting hole positioning slider assembly is arranged on the guide rail base. One end of the L-shaped drive connection is connected to a mounting hole positioning slider, and the other end is connected to the rotating disk of the knob adjustment assembly through a fixing member. The L-shaped drive connection is used to link the mounting hole positioning slider and the knob adjustment assembly to realize the reciprocating movement of the mounting hole positioning slider on the guide rail.

7. The positioning device for the installation hole of the electrical connector at the aircraft separation surface according to claim 6, characterized in that, The guide track base comprises a disc-type guide track and a through-type central through-hole disc, and the disc-type guide track consists of an outer ring and a cross-row track arranged on the ring.

8. The positioning device for the mounting holes of the electrical connectors at the aircraft separation surface according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cross track is provided with scale lines, which are adjusted according to the required sizes of different aircraft electrical connectors to meet the positioning requirements of different electrical connectors and realize the rapid positioning of the structural separation surface and the aircraft electrical connector installation hole.

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