Replacing device for horizontal tail actuator joint of helicopter
By designing a replacement device including the main frame, positioning connection and joint positioning structure, using the middle reduction platform and the tail reduction platform as the reference, the problem of inaccurate installation in the replacement of the helicopter flat-tail actuator joint is solved, and a fast and accurate installation effect is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422257519.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-14
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, replacement operations of the helicopter flat tail actuator joints are difficult to ensure accurate installation, especially when design changes or damages, where effective reference and positioning structures are lacking.
A replacement device including the main frame structure, positioning connection structure and joint positioning structure is designed. Using the middle reduction platform and the tail reduction platform as the reference, the accurate positioning of the flat-tail actuator joint is achieved through the positioning pin and the insert, and a tooling coordinate system is established in combination with the elevation parts to ensure the installation accuracy.
It realizes the fast and accurate installation of flat-tail actuator joints, simplifies the operation process, and improves replacement efficiency and installation accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of helicopter process equipment design, and particularly relates to a replacement device for a helicopter horizontal tail actuator joint. Background Art
[0002] The horizontal tail actuator joint of a helicopter is located in the middle position of the rear inclined beam of the helicopter, between the middle reduction platform and the tail reduction platform of the tail. Generally, the assembly of the horizontal tail actuator joint and the inclined beam is carried out in the assembly jig of the helicopter tail structure. Due to reasons such as design changes or damage of the horizontal tail actuator joint, it is necessary to replace the horizontal tail actuator joint. Content of the Utility Model
[0003] Purpose of the utility model: This device can use the middle reduction platform and the tail reduction platform of the tail structure as a reference to replace the middle horizontal tail actuator joint, so as to ensure that the horizontal tail actuator joint is replaced and installed in place as required.
[0004] Technical Solution
[0005] A replacement device for a helicopter horizontal tail actuator joint is provided, including: a main frame structure, a first positioning and connecting structure, a second positioning and connecting structure, and a joint positioning structure;
[0006] One end of the main frame structure is fixedly connected to the middle reduction platform through the first positioning and connecting structure, and the other end is fixedly connected to the tail reduction platform through the second positioning and connecting structure; the joint positioning structure is installed in the middle of the main frame structure and is used to position the horizontal tail actuator joint.
[0007] The joint positioning structure includes: a fixed support, a rocker arm with a double fork ear block at one end, a positioning pin, and an insert piece;
[0008] The rocker arm is installed on the lower end face of the main frame structure through a positioning support,
[0009] The positioning pin is inserted into the positioning holes of the double fork ear block and the horizontal tail actuator joint located in the middle of the double fork ear block from the left and right sides, and the insert piece is inserted into the gap between the ear piece of the double fork ear block and the horizontal tail actuator joint to achieve accurate positioning of the horizontal tail actuator joint.
[0010] This device further includes: elevation members installed at both ends of the lower end face of the main frame structure; the elevation members are used to establish a tooling coordinate system to adjust the relative positions between the positioning structure and the positioning and connecting structure.
[0011] The main frame structure is welded by square aluminum tubes.
[0012] Multiple support flats are welded on the upper end face of the square aluminum tube, and the support flats replace the upper end face of the square aluminum tube as the support surface for the manufacturing and adjustment of the main frame structure.
[0013] The replacement device uses lightweight materials.
[0014] Beneficial effects:
[0015] The replacement device has a simple structure and is easy to operate. The device can use the middle reduction platform and the tail reduction platform of the tail structure as a reference to replace the middle horizontal tail actuator joint, so as to ensure that the horizontal tail actuator joint is replaced and installed in place as required. Description of the drawings
[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a replacement device for a helicopter horizontal tail actuator joint of the present utility model.
[0017] Figure 2a It is a front view of a replacement device for a helicopter horizontal tail actuator joint of the present utility model.
[0018] Figure 2b It is a top view of a replacement device for a helicopter horizontal tail actuator joint of the present utility model
[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a usage example of the present utility model. Detailed implementation manners
[0020] In view of the situation of replacing the joint in the later stage, the present utility model designs a replacement device for a helicopter horizontal tail actuator joint. The device can use the middle reduction platform and the tail reduction platform of the tail structure as a reference to replace the middle horizontal tail actuator joint.
[0021] The present utility model provides a replacement device for a helicopter horizontal tail actuator joint, as Figure 1 and Figure 2a and 2b shown, the main structural components of the device include a main frame structure 1, a first positioning and connecting structure 3 and a second positioning and connecting structure 4 at both ends for the middle reduction platform and the tail reduction platform, a horizontal tail actuator joint positioning structure 2 in the middle, and a elevation member 5.
[0022] Under the condition of meeting the basic rigidity requirements, the main frame structure is simplified to reduce the weight.
[0023] The positioning and connecting structures of the middle reduction platform and the tail reduction platform are respectively located at both ends of the device, and are positioned and connected with the precision holes on the middle reduction platform and the tail reduction platform to ensure the installation position of the horizontal tail actuator joint.
[0024] The horizontal tail actuator joint positioning structure is located in the middle of the device and is used to position the horizontal tail actuator joint.
[0025] The joint positioning structure includes: a fixed support, a rocker arm with a double fork ear block at one end, a positioning pin, and an insert piece;
[0026] The rocker arm is installed on the lower end surface of the main frame structure through a positioning support.
[0027] The locating pins are inserted from the left and right sides into the locating holes of the double-fork ear block and the horizontal tail actuator joint located in the middle of the double-fork ear block, and the insert is inserted into the gap between the ear piece of the double-fork ear block and the horizontal tail actuator joint to achieve accurate positioning of the horizontal tail actuator joint.
[0028] The elevation parts are used to establish the tooling coordinate system to adjust the relative positions between the positioning structures and the positioning connection structures.
[0029] The utility model is used as an example Figure 3 As shown, to use the device, first remove the old horizontal tail actuator connector from the helicopter's slant beam. Then, position the center and tail reduction platforms at each end of the device onto the corresponding positions on the helicopter's tail structure and use locating pins to position the device on the tail structure. The new horizontal tail actuator connector is positioned using the horizontal tail actuator connector positioning structure in the center of the device. At this point, assemble the new horizontal tail actuator connector to the slant beam according to the assembly process requirements. After completing the relevant assembly operations, remove the device to complete the replacement of the horizontal tail actuator connector.
Claims
1. A replacement device for a helicopter horizontal tail actuator joint, characterized in that, Including: The main frame structure, the first positioning and connecting structure, the second positioning and connecting structure, and the joint positioning structure; One end of the main frame structure is fixedly connected to the intermediate reduction platform through the first positioning and connecting structure, and the other end is fixedly connected to the tail reduction platform through the second positioning and connecting structure; the joint positioning structure is installed in the middle of the main frame structure for positioning the horizontal tail actuator joint.
2. The replacement device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The joint positioning structure includes: a fixed support, a rocker arm with a double fork ear block at one end, a positioning pin, and an insert piece; The rocker arm is installed on the lower end face of the main frame structure through a positioning support; The positioning pin is inserted into the positioning holes of the double fork ear block and the horizontal tail actuator joint located in the middle of the double fork ear block from both the left and right sides, and the insert piece is inserted into the gap between the ear piece of the double fork ear block and the horizontal tail actuator joint to achieve accurate positioning of the horizontal tail actuator joint.
3. The replacement device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes: Elevation components installed at both ends of the lower end face of the main frame structure; The elevation components are used to establish a tooling coordinate system to adjust the relative positions between the positioning structure and the positioning and connecting structure.
4. The replacement device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main frame structure is welded by square aluminum tubes.
5. The replacement device according to claim 4, wherein Multiple support plates are welded on the upper end face of the square aluminum tube, and the support plates replace the upper end face of the square aluminum tube as the support surface for the manufacturing and adjustment of the main frame structure.
6. The replacement device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The replacement device uses lightweight materials.