Flight training simulator of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft

Abstract

The utility model provides a flight training simulator of an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, which comprises a simulation training cabin, and the simulation training cabin comprises a base assembly, a shell, a rear-end frame, a seat and control assembly, a front-end frame and a display and control console assembly. The shell is arranged on the base assembly and comprises a front-end shell and a rear-end shell, and the front-end shell and the rear-end shell define a cab; the rear-end frame is arranged in the cab and close to the rear-end shell, and the rear-end frame is detachably connected with the base assembly; the seat and control assembly is arranged in the cab and located on the side, away from the rear end shell, of the rear end frame. The seat and control assembly is detachably connected with the base assembly. The front-end frame is arranged on the outer side of the front-end shell, and the front-end frame is detachably connected with the base assembly; the display and control console assembly is arranged in the cab and close to the front end shell, and the display and control console assembly is detachably connected with the front end frame. The simulation training cabin provided by the utility model adopts a modularized detachable design, and is high in universality and low in cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, in particular to a flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid advancement of technology and the booming global low-altitude economy, electric vertical take-off and landing (EVTOL) vehicles, as a key component of future urban air mobility (UAM), are gradually moving from concept to practical application. EVTOLs, with their unique vertical take-off and landing capabilities, short-distance flight efficiency, and environmentally friendly features, have attracted widespread attention and investment from the aviation industry, mobility services, and technology giants. However, the rapid development of this emerging industry has also posed unprecedented challenges to the training of professional talent. In particular, pilot training and certification have become a key factor restricting its commercialization. Currently, training for EVTOL pilots primarily relies on physical simulators or virtual simulation systems. While these systems can simulate the flight environment, operating interface, and flight characteristics to a certain extent, they generally suffer from the following limitations:

[0003] High customization and high costs: Existing simulator designs are often tightly tied to specific EVTOL aircraft models, lacking modularity and universal design considerations. This means that each new aircraft model requires the redesign and manufacture of a completely new simulator. This not only results in long design cycles and high technical barriers, but also directly drives up R&D and production costs. For small and medium-sized manufacturers or training institutions, the high cost becomes an insurmountable obstacle.

[0004] Single functionality and lack of flexibility: Existing solutions primarily focus on in-depth simulation of a single aircraft model, making it difficult to achieve flexible configuration for multiple uses. Both physical and virtual simulations are limited by their specific hardware architectures or software platforms, making it difficult to quickly adapt to the changing training needs of different aircraft models, limiting the effective integration and utilization of training resources.

[0005] Technology iteration and compatibility issues: With the continuous iteration and advancement of EVTOL technology, existing simulators may quickly become outdated or incompatible with the features of new aircraft models. Simulators that lack a modular design often require comprehensive renovation or even reconstruction when faced with technological upgrades, further increasing maintenance costs and complexity.

[0006] In view of the above problems, it is particularly urgent to develop an EVTOL flight training simulator that is highly modular, universal and cost-effective. Utility Model Content

[0007] The utility model provides a flight training simulator for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The flight training simulator is designed to be flexibly adapted to different EVTOL aircraft models, achieving multi-purpose use of one machine, strong versatility, reducing costs, improving training efficiency and quality, and thus promoting the sustainable development of the low-altitude aviation industry.

[0008] The utility model provides a flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, comprising a simulation training cabin, the simulation training cabin comprising:

[0009] Base assembly;

[0010] A housing is detachably provided at both ends of the base assembly, comprising a front housing and a rear housing, wherein the front housing and the rear housing together form a cab;

[0011] a rear end frame, disposed in the cab and close to the rear end housing, the rear end frame being detachably mounted on the base assembly;

[0012] A seat and control assembly is disposed in the cab and is located on a side of the rear end frame away from the rear end housing, and the seat and control assembly is detachably mounted on the base assembly;

[0013] A front end frame is provided on the outside of the front end shell, one end of the front end frame is detachably mounted on the base assembly, and the other end of the front end frame extends along the contour of the front end shell toward the side of the seat and control assembly;

[0014] A display and control console assembly is arranged in the cab and close to the front end housing. The display and control console assembly is detachably mounted on the front end frame.

[0015] According to the flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft provided by the present invention, the rear end frame includes a first main frame, a first side frame, and a first middle frame. The first side frame and the first middle frame are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the first main frame. One end of the first side frame is fixed to the top of the first main frame, one end of the first middle frame is fixed to the middle of the first main frame, and the other end of the first middle frame is fixed to the middle of the first side frame.

[0016] Wherein, a first mounting plate is provided at the bottom of the first main frame, and the rear end frame is detachably mounted on the base assembly through the first mounting plate.

[0017] According to the flight training simulator for the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft provided by the utility model, a camera assembly is slidably connected to the first side frame, and the camera assembly is used to record the operation process of the operator in the cab.

[0018] According to the flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft provided by the utility model, the seat and control assembly include a seat, a control panel and a control panel bracket, the seat is detachably mounted on the base assembly, the control panel bracket is arranged on the side of the seat, the bottom of the control panel bracket is detachably connected to the base assembly, and the top of the control panel bracket is detachably connected to the control panel via a connecting piece.

[0019] According to the flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft provided by the present invention, the seat and control assembly further includes a pedal assembly, which is arranged on a side of the seat close to the front end shell, and the pedal assembly is detachably connected to the base assembly.

[0020] According to the flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft provided by the present invention, the seat and control assembly further includes a decorative baffle and a mounting base, wherein the decorative baffle is arranged between the seat and the rear end frame, and the decorative baffle is detachably connected to the base assembly via the mounting base.

[0021] According to the flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft provided by the present invention, the display and control console assembly includes a second main frame, a display and control console shell and a display and control console. The second main frame is detachably connected to one end of the front frame close to the seat and the control assembly. The display and control console is arranged in the display and control console shell, and the display and control console shell is detachably connected to the second main frame.

[0022] According to the flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft provided by the utility model, the display and control console assembly also includes a green screen assembly, which is detachably mounted on the display and control console housing. The green screen assembly includes a green screen and two mounting rails, each of the mounting rails being provided with a groove arranged along the extension direction of the mounting rail, and the two mounting rails being respectively mounted on opposite sides of the green screen through the grooves.

[0023] According to the flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft provided by the present invention, the front end frame includes a third main frame, an extension module and a second mounting plate, the second mounting plate is arranged at the bottom of the third main frame, the extension module is arranged at the top of the third main frame, the extension module is used to install expansion equipment, and the front end frame is detachably mounted on the base assembly through the second mounting plate.

[0024] According to the flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft provided by the utility model, the flight training simulator also includes a six-degree-of-freedom motion system, which is arranged below the base assembly. The base assembly includes a base and a base fixing angle piece, and the base is connected to the six-degree-of-freedom motion system via the base fixing angle piece.

[0025] The above technical solution of the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] The present electric vertical take-off and landing (EVTOL) flight training simulator utilizes a modular design concept, integrating the various components of the simulation training cabin into modular modules, forming a base assembly, an outer shell, a rear frame, a seat and control assembly, a front frame, and a display and control console assembly. Each module is detachably connected and can be flexibly adjusted and replaced according to the specific needs of different EVTOL aircraft models, enabling the simulator to be reconfigured based on specific needs. This design greatly improves the simulator's versatility and scalability, allowing the same set of equipment to be adapted for training on multiple aircraft models, reducing duplication of investment and improving resource utilization efficiency. The modular design not only facilitates customized adjustments based on the operating characteristics of different aircraft models, but also simulates an operating environment and visual feedback that is closer to real-world flight. This highly realistic training environment helps pilots quickly familiarize themselves with and master the operating characteristics of different EVTOL aircraft models, improving training efficiency and effectiveness. Furthermore, the modular structure makes the connections between the various components clearer, facilitating routine maintenance and troubleshooting. If a module fails, the faulty module can be quickly located and replaced, reducing downtime and improving equipment utilization and reliability. Therefore, the flight training simulator provided by the present invention has shown significant beneficial effects in terms of cost control, flexibility, training effect and maintenance convenience, and is of great significance for promoting the popularization and application of EVTOL technology and improving the quality of pilot training. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a simulation training cabin provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the shell of the simulation training cabin shown in FIG;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the rear-end frame of the simulation training cabin shown in FIG;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the seats and control components of the simulation training cabin shown in FIG;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the console and the console bracket shown in;

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the display console component of the simulation training cabin when the green screen component is not installed;

[0035] Figure 8 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the display console component of the simulation training cabin when the green screen component is installed;

[0036] Figure 9 for Figure 8 The structural diagram of the green screen assembly shown in ;

[0037] Figure 10 for Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the front-end frame of the simulation training cabin shown in FIG;

[0038] Figure 11 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the base assembly of the simulation training cabin shown in.

[0039] Reference numerals:

[0040] 1. Six-degree-of-freedom motion system; 2. Simulation training cabin; 201. Outer shell; 202. Rear frame; 203. Seat and control assembly; 204. Display and control console assembly; 205. Front frame; 206. Base assembly; 2011. Front outer shell; 2012. Rear outer shell; 2021. First main frame; 2022. First side frame; 2023. First middle frame; 2024. First fixing clamp; 2025. First mounting plate; 2026. Camera assembly; 2031. Mounting base; 2032. Decorative baffle; 2033. Seat; 2034. Right Side console; 2035, right console bracket; 2036, footrest assembly; 2037, left console bracket; 2038, left console; 2039, connector; 2041, second main frame; 2042, second fixing clamp; 2043, display and control console housing; 2044, display and control console; 2045, green screen assembly; 20451, mounting track; 20452, green screen; 20453, groove; 2051, third main frame; 2052, expansion module; 2053, second mounting plate; 2061, base; 2062, base fixing angle piece. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] See also Figure 1 The utility model provides a flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, including a six-degree-of-freedom motion system 1 and a simulation training cabin 2. The six-degree-of-freedom motion system 1 can be of a traditional structural design, and the simulation training cabin 2 is arranged on the six-degree-of-freedom motion system 1. The simulation training cabin 2 can realize six-degree-of-freedom movement through the six-degree-of-freedom motion system 1.

[0043] See also Figure 2 The simulation training cabin 2 includes a shell 201, a rear frame 202, a seat and operating assembly 203, a display console assembly 204, a front frame 205 and a base assembly 206. The shell 201 is detachably arranged at both ends of the base assembly 206. The shell 201 includes a front shell 2011 and a rear shell 2012 (such as Figure 3As shown, the front housing 2011 and the rear housing 2012 enclose a driver's cab. The rear frame 202 is positioned within the driver's cab, near the rear housing 2012, and is detachably mounted on the base assembly 206. The seat and control assembly 203 is positioned within the driver's cab, on the side of the rear frame 202 away from the rear housing 2012, and is detachably mounted on the base assembly 206. The display and control console assembly 204 is positioned within the driver's cab, near the front housing 2011, and is detachably mounted on the front frame 205. The front frame 205 is positioned outside the front housing 2011, with one end detachably mounted on the base assembly 206, and the other end extending along the contour of the front housing 2011 toward the seat and control console 203.

[0044] See also Figure 4 The rear end frame 202 includes a first main frame 2021, a first side frame 2022, and a first middle frame 2023. The first side frame 2022 and the first middle frame 2023 are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the first main frame 2021. One end of the first side frame 2022 is fixed to the top of the first main frame 2021 via a first fixing clamp 2024. One end of the first middle frame 2023 is fixed to the middle of the first main frame 2021 via a first fixing clamp 2024. The other end of the first middle frame 2023 is fixed to the middle of the first side frame 2022 via a first fixing clamp 2024. A first mounting plate 2025 is provided at the bottom of the first main frame 2021. The entire rear end frame 202 can be detachably mounted on the base assembly 206 via the first mounting plate 2025.

[0045] Furthermore, a camera assembly 2026 is slidably connected to the first side frame 2022. The camera assembly 2026 can change position along the skeleton of the first side frame 2022. The camera assembly 2026 is used to record the operation process of the operator in the cab.

[0046] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 The seat and control assembly 203 includes a seat 2033, a control panel (2034 and 2038), and a control panel bracket (2035 and 2037). The seat 2033 is detachably mounted on the base assembly 206, facilitating seat replacement for different aircraft models. The control panel bracket is located to the side of the seat 2033. The bottom of the control panel bracket is detachably connected to the base assembly 206, and the top of the control panel bracket is detachably connected to the control panel via a connector 2039, facilitating replacement of different control modules for different aircraft models.

[0047] In this embodiment, the console includes a right console 2034 and a left console 2038. The console brackets include a right console bracket 2035 and a left console bracket 2037. The right console bracket 2035 and the left console bracket 2037 are respectively disposed on the right and left sides of the seat 2033. The right console 2034 and the left console 2038 are detachably connected to the top of the right console bracket 2035 and the left console bracket 2037, respectively, via connectors 2039. The right console 2034 and the left console 2038 are each provided with a joystick, which the trainee can use to operate the corresponding function.

[0048] It is understandable that the staff can flexibly set the control panel and the control panel bracket on one side or both sides of the seat 2033 according to the actual needs of different EVTOL models.

[0049] Furthermore, the seat and control assembly 203 also includes a foot pedal assembly 2036, which is arranged on the side of the seat 2033 close to the front shell 2011. The foot pedal assembly 2036 is detachably connected to the base assembly 206, making it easy to disassemble or install the foot pedal assembly 2036 according to different models.

[0050] Furthermore, the seat and operating assembly 203 also includes a decorative baffle 2032 and a mounting base 2031 . The decorative baffle 2032 is disposed between the seat 2033 and the rear end frame 202 . The decorative baffle 2032 is detachably connected to the base assembly 206 via the mounting base 2031 .

[0051] See also Figure 7 and Figure 8 The display console assembly 204 includes a second main frame 2041, a second fixing clamp 2042, a display console housing 2043, and the display console 2044. The second main frame 2041 is detachably connected to the end of the front frame 205 near the seat and control assembly 203 via two second fixing clamps 2042. The second fixing clamps 2042 allow for a certain degree of positional adjustment along the framework of the front frame 205. The display console 2044 is housed within the display console housing 2043, which is detachably connected to the second main frame 2041. The modular design, with detachable components, allows for replacement of the display console for different aircraft models, improving structural versatility and reducing design costs.

[0052] For further information, see Figure 8 and Figure 9The display console assembly 204 also includes a green screen assembly 2045, which is detachably mounted on the display console housing 2043. The green screen assembly 2045 includes a green screen 20452 and two mounting rails 20451. Each mounting rail 20451 is provided with a groove 20453 extending along the direction of the mounting rail 20451. The two mounting rails 20451 are respectively mounted on opposite sides of the green screen 20452 through the grooves 20453. The green screen assembly 20455 can be installed or not according to training needs. During the actual training process, you can choose to conduct physical training or MR mixed reality training using a green screen as needed. When conducting physical training, you only need to pull out the green screen 20452.

[0053] See also Figure 10 The front end frame 205 includes a third main frame 2051, an expansion module 2052 and a second mounting plate 2053. The second mounting plate 2053 is arranged at the bottom of the third main frame 2051, and the expansion module 2052 is arranged at the top of the third main frame 2051. The expansion module 2052 is used to install expansion equipment such as cameras. The front end frame 205 is detachably mounted on the base assembly 206 through the second mounting plate 2053.

[0054] See also Figure 11 The base assembly 206 includes a base 2061 and a base fixing angle piece 2062 , and the base 2061 is connected to the six-degree-of-freedom motion system through the two base fixing angle pieces 2062 .

[0055] The flight training simulator of this utility model adopts a modular design concept, with detachable connections between modules. This allows for flexible adjustment and replacement according to the specific needs of different EVTOL aircraft models, allowing the simulator to be reconfigured based on specific needs. This design greatly improves the versatility and scalability of the simulator, allowing the same set of equipment to adapt to training for multiple aircraft models, reducing duplication of investment and improving resource utilization efficiency. In addition, the flight training simulator uses a combination of profile processing to construct the main structural frame, which not only simplifies the manufacturing process but also significantly reduces production costs. This design allows the simulator to achieve economical and efficient production goals while ensuring structural stability, providing strong support for cost control for flight training institutions.

[0056] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, characterized in that: The simulation training cabin includes: Base assembly; A housing is detachably provided at both ends of the base assembly, comprising a front housing and a rear housing, wherein the front housing and the rear housing together form a cab; a rear end frame, disposed in the cab and close to the rear end housing, the rear end frame being detachably mounted on the base assembly; A seat and control assembly is disposed in the cab and is located on a side of the rear end frame away from the rear end housing, and the seat and control assembly is detachably mounted on the base assembly; A front end frame is provided on the outside of the front end shell, one end of the front end frame is detachably mounted on the base assembly, and the other end of the front end frame extends along the contour of the front end shell toward the side of the seat and control assembly; A display and control console assembly is arranged in the cab and close to the front end housing. The display and control console assembly is detachably mounted on the front end frame.

2. The flight training simulator for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end frame includes a first main frame, a first side frame and a first middle frame, wherein the first side frame and the first middle frame are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the first main frame, one end of the first side frame is fixed to the top of the first main frame, one end of the first middle frame is fixed to the middle of the first main frame, and the other end of the first middle frame is fixed to the middle of the first side frame; Wherein, a first mounting plate is provided at the bottom of the first main frame, and the rear end frame is detachably mounted on the base assembly through the first mounting plate.

3. The flight training simulator for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft according to claim 2, characterized in that: A camera assembly is slidably connected to the first side frame, and the camera assembly is used to record the operation process of the operator in the cab.

4. The flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat and operating assembly includes a seat, a console and a console bracket. The seat is detachably mounted on the base assembly. The console bracket is arranged on the side of the seat. The bottom of the console bracket is detachably connected to the base assembly, and the top of the console bracket is detachably connected to the console via a connecting piece.

5. The flight training simulator for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft according to claim 4, characterized in that: The seat and operating assembly further comprises a footrest assembly, which is arranged on a side of the seat close to the front end shell, and the footrest assembly is detachably connected to the base assembly.

6. The flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft according to claim 4, characterized in that: The seat and operating assembly further comprises a decorative baffle and a mounting base. The decorative baffle is arranged between the seat and the rear end frame. The decorative baffle is detachably connected to the base assembly via the mounting base.

7. The flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display and control console assembly includes a second main frame, a display and control console shell and a display and control console. The second main frame is detachably connected to one end of the front end frame close to the seat and the operating assembly. The display and control console is arranged in the display and control console shell, and the display and control console shell is detachably connected to the second main frame.

8. The flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft according to claim 7, characterized in that: The display and control console assembly also includes a green screen assembly, which is detachably mounted on the display and control console housing. The green screen assembly includes a green screen and two mounting rails. Each mounting rail is provided with a groove arranged along the extension direction of the mounting rail. The two mounting rails are respectively mounted on opposite sides of the green screen through the grooves.

9. The flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front-end frame includes a third main frame, an expansion module and a second mounting plate. The second mounting plate is arranged at the bottom of the third main frame. The expansion module is arranged at the top of the third main frame. The expansion module is used to install expansion equipment. The front-end frame is detachably mounted on the base assembly through the second mounting plate.

10. The flight training simulator for an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flight training simulator also includes a six-degree-of-freedom motion system, which is arranged below the base assembly. The base assembly includes a base and a base fixing angle piece, and the base is connected to the six-degree-of-freedom motion system through the base fixing angle piece.

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