Model airplane engine test board

By designing a stable aircraft model engine test bench, the problems of insufficient adaptability and safety of existing test benches were solved, and the multifunctionality, stability and simplicity were improved.

CN223332635UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12XIAN LINGDONG MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202422122436.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-30
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-30

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Technical Problem

The existing model aircraft engine test bench has a simple structure and single function, making it difficult to adapt to engines of different models and displacements, and there are safety hazards and poor stability.

Method used

A model aircraft engine test bench is designed, which includes an angle adjustment test platform component and a model aircraft engine fixing component. It adopts a stable bracket design and locking bolts, combined with a clamp fixed jaw and an adjustment handwheel to achieve multi-angle adjustment and easy installation.

Benefits of technology

It realizes multifunctional testing of engines of different models and displacements, improves the stability and safety of the test, and simplifies the installation and debugging process of the engine.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a model airplane engine testboard, which comprises an angle adjustment test platform assembly and a model airplane engine fixing assembly, the model airplane engine fixing assembly is fixedly arranged on the angle adjustment test platform assembly, and a model airplane engine is detachably fixed on the model airplane engine fixing assembly. According to the utility model, methanol and gasoline model airplane engines with different models and different displacements can be tested, the pitch angle of the engine can be adjusted, the performance adjustment of the engine is facilitated, the structure is stable, reliable and safe, the engine installation process is simple, time and labor are saved, and the long-time running-in of the model airplane engine is facilitated.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an auxiliary device for testing a model aircraft, in particular to a test bench for a model aircraft engine. Background Art

[0002] In the field of aerospace modeling, model aircraft engines serve as their core power system, and their performance directly impacts the aircraft's flight performance. Traditional model aircraft engines primarily use methanol or gasoline as fuel. Before they are officially put into operation, these engines require a meticulous run-in process to ensure optimal operating condition. However, most model aircraft engine test benches currently on the market are simple structures built by enthusiasts. These test benches are typically made of wood, have simple structures, limited functions, and pose significant safety risks. Furthermore, these simple test benches are unable to meet the testing requirements of engines of different models and displacements, and their stability and reliability are poor in long-term use, making them unable to provide effective performance testing and adjustment for model aircraft engines.

[0003] Given this, the need for a robust, easy-to-use, and reliable aircraft model engine test bench is urgent. This test bench must not only accommodate engines of varying models and displacements but also offer flexible angle adjustment capabilities to facilitate multi-angle performance testing and adjustments. Furthermore, the test bench's design should incorporate ease of use and maintainability, ensuring users can quickly and accurately complete engine installation, testing, and maintenance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a test bench for a model aircraft engine.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention is implemented according to the following technical solutions:

[0006] The utility model comprises an angle adjustment test platform component and an aircraft model engine fixing component. The aircraft model engine fixing component is fixedly arranged on the angle adjustment test platform component, and the aircraft model engine can be detachably fixed on the aircraft model engine fixing component.

[0007] Furthermore, the angle adjustment test platform assembly includes a test bench bracket, a platform side panel, a platform bracket plate, a platform angle adjustment shaft, a platform adjustment handwheel, a platform locking bolt, and a test platform plate. The lower end of the platform bracket plate is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the test bench bracket, and the lower end of the platform side panel is fixedly connected to one side edge of the test platform plate. The outer side of the platform side panel is rotatably connected to the inner side of the platform bracket plate through the platform angle adjustment shaft, and the outer end of the platform angle adjustment shaft is connected to the platform adjustment handwheel. One side of the platform bracket plate is threadedly connected to the platform locking bolt, and the platform locking bolt passes through the platform bracket plate, and the end of the platform locking bolt after passing through the platform bracket plate can contact the outer side of the platform side panel. The upper end surface of the test platform plate is provided with the model aircraft engine fixing assembly.

[0008] Preferably, a platform support block is provided on the other side of the upper end of the test bench bracket, the upper end of the platform support block contacts the lower end surface of the test platform plate, and the position of the platform support block is located below the axis of the platform angle adjustment shaft.

[0009] Furthermore, the model aircraft engine fixing assembly includes a model aircraft engine clamp, a fixed jaw of the clamp, a movable jaw of the clamp, a jaw pressure plate, and a clamp adjustment handwheel. The model aircraft engine clamp is fixedly connected to the test platform plate, the fixed jaw of the clamp is fixed to one end of the model aircraft engine clamp, the movable jaw of the clamp is slidably connected to the model aircraft engine clamp, the rotating shaft of the clamp adjustment handwheel is threadedly connected to the fixed jaw of the clamp, and the rotating shaft of the clamp adjustment handwheel passes through the fixed jaw of the clamp and is rotatably connected to the movable jaw of the clamp. The upper ends of the fixed jaw of the clamp and the movable jaw of the clamp are both provided with jaw pressure plates, and the jaw pressure plates are connected to the fixed jaw of the clamp and the movable jaw of the clamp by bolts. The model aircraft engine is clamped between the fixed jaw of the clamp and the movable jaw of the clamp, and the two side edges of the model aircraft engine are fixedly connected to the fixed jaw of the clamp and the movable jaw of the clamp through the jaw pressure plates.

[0010] Preferably, the steering gear, oil tank and battery required for the model aircraft engine are all arranged on the upper end of the test platform plate.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0012] The utility model is a test bench for model aircraft engines. Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following significant technical effects:

[0013] Versatility: This test bench is designed to take into account the testing requirements of methanol and gasoline model aircraft engines of different models and displacements, and can adapt to a variety of test scenarios.

[0014] Angle adjustment capability: Through the cooperation of the platform angle adjustment shaft and the adjustment handwheel, users can easily adjust the pitch angle of the engine, thereby performing more precise performance debugging.

[0015] Structural stability: The test bench adopts a stable bracket design with locking bolts to ensure the stability of the engine during the test and reduce test errors caused by vibration or movement.

[0016] Ease of operation: The design of the fixed and movable jaws of the clamp, combined with the adjustment handwheel, makes the installation and fixing process of the engine simple and quick, greatly improving the testing efficiency.

[0017] Improved safety: The design of the test bench fully considers operational safety. Through reasonable structural layout and stable fixing method, it effectively reduces the potential dangers during engine operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the utility model from a first perspective;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the second viewing angle of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the utility model from a third viewing angle.

[0021] In the figure: test bench bracket 1, platform side panel 2, platform bracket plate 3, platform angle adjustment shaft 4, platform adjustment handwheel 5, platform locking bolt 6, platform support block 7, test platform plate 8, aircraft model engine clamp 9, clamp fixed jaw 10, clamp movable jaw 11, jaw pressure plate 12, clamp adjustment handwheel 13, aircraft model engine 14, steering gear 15, oil tank 16, battery 17. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The schematic embodiments and descriptions of the present invention are used to explain the present invention but are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown: the utility model includes an angle adjustment test platform assembly and an aircraft model engine fixing assembly, the aircraft model engine fixing assembly is fixedly arranged on the angle adjustment test platform assembly, and the aircraft model engine 14 can be detachably fixed on the aircraft model engine fixing assembly.

[0024] Furthermore, the angle adjustment test platform assembly includes a test bench bracket 1, a platform side panel 2, a platform bracket plate 3, a platform angle adjustment shaft 4, a platform adjustment handwheel 5, a platform locking bolt 6, and a test platform plate 8. The lower end of the platform bracket plate 3 is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the test bench bracket 1, and the lower end of the platform side panel 2 is fixedly connected to one side edge of the test platform plate 8. The outer side of the platform side panel 2 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the platform bracket plate 3 through the platform angle adjustment shaft 4. The outer end of the platform angle adjustment shaft 4 is connected to the platform adjustment handwheel 5. One side of the platform bracket plate 3 is threadedly connected to the platform locking bolt 6. The platform locking bolt 6 passes through the platform bracket plate 3, and the end of the platform locking bolt 6 after passing through the platform bracket plate 3 can contact the outer side of the platform side panel 2. The upper end surface of the test platform plate 8 is provided with the model aircraft engine fixing assembly.

[0025] Preferably, a platform support block 7 is provided on the other side of the upper end of the test bench bracket 1, the upper end of the platform support block 7 contacts the lower end surface of the test platform plate 8, and the position of the platform support block 7 is located below the axis of the platform angle adjustment shaft 4.

[0026] Furthermore, the aircraft model engine fixing assembly includes an aircraft model engine clamp 9, a clamp fixed jaw 10, a clamp movable jaw 11, a jaw pressure plate 12, and a clamp adjustment handwheel 13. The aircraft model engine clamp 9 is fixedly connected to the test platform plate 8, the clamp fixed jaw 10 is fixed to one end of the aircraft model engine clamp 9, the clamp movable jaw 11 is slidably connected to the aircraft model engine clamp 9, the rotating shaft of the clamp adjustment handwheel 13 is threadedly connected to the clamp fixed jaw 10, and the rotating shaft of the clamp adjustment handwheel 13 After passing through the fixed jaw 10 of the clamp, it is rotatably connected to the movable jaw 11 of the clamp. The upper ends of the fixed jaw 10 of the clamp and the movable jaw 11 of the clamp are both provided with jaw pressure plates 12. The jaw pressure plates 12 are connected to the fixed jaw 10 of the clamp and the movable jaw 11 of the clamp by bolts. The model aircraft engine 14 is clamped between the fixed jaw 10 of the clamp and the movable jaw 11 of the clamp. The two side edges of the model aircraft engine 14 are fixedly connected to the fixed jaw 10 of the clamp and the movable jaw 11 of the clamp through the jaw pressure plates 12.

[0027] Preferably, the steering gear 15 , oil tank 16 , and battery 17 required for the model aircraft engine 14 are all arranged on the upper end of the test platform plate 8 .

[0028] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0029] First, move the entire device to a ventilated outdoor place to ensure that the test bench bracket 1 is firmly supported on the ground. Adjust the test platform plate 8 to a horizontal position by adjusting the platform adjustment handwheel 5, and tighten the platform locking bolt 6 to lock it; adjust the position of the clamp movable jaw 11 by adjusting the clamp adjustment handwheel 13 until the model aircraft engine 14 can be installed between the clamp fixed jaw 10 and the clamp movable jaw 11, and the bracket of the model aircraft engine 14 can be overlapped on the clamp fixed jaw 10 and the clamp movable jaw 11, and installed on the clamp fixed jaw 10 and the clamp movable jaw 11 through the jaw pressure plate 12, and the model aircraft engine 14 is firmly and reliably pressed onto the test bench by screws; install the propeller of the model aircraft engine 14 and install the servo 15, oil tank 16, battery 17 and other supporting equipment on the test platform plate 8, start the model aircraft engine 14 for horizontal state debugging and running-in of the engine. Loosen the platform locking bolts 6. The pitch angle of model aircraft engine 14 can now be dynamically adjusted using the platform adjustment handwheel 5. The operation of model aircraft engine 14 in the pitch state can be observed. The platform locking bolts 6 can then be tightened to the desired pitch angle for further adjustment and running-in of model aircraft engine 14. The entire adjustment process is simple and convenient. Compared to previous, more rudimentary test benches, this test bench offers greater stability and safety. Furthermore, the entire test bench can accommodate various engine types and displacements, making it more practical.

[0030] The above shows and describes the basic principles and main features of the present invention and the advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in this invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A model aircraft engine test bench, characterized by: It comprises an angle adjustment test platform component and an aircraft model engine fixing component, wherein the aircraft model engine fixing component is fixedly arranged on the angle adjustment test platform component, and the aircraft model engine (14) can be detachably fixed on the aircraft model engine fixing component; The angle adjustment test platform assembly comprises a test platform bracket (1), a platform side plate (2), a platform bracket plate (3), a platform angle adjustment shaft (4), a platform adjustment handwheel (5), a platform locking bolt (6), and a test platform plate (8), wherein the lower end of the platform bracket plate (3) is fixedly connected to one side of the upper end of the test platform bracket (1), the lower end of the platform side plate (2) is fixedly connected to one side edge of the test platform plate (8), the outer side of the platform side plate (2) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the platform bracket plate (3) through the platform angle adjustment shaft (4), the outer end of the platform angle adjustment shaft (4) is connected to the platform adjustment handwheel (5), one side of the platform bracket plate (3) is threadedly connected to the platform locking bolt (6), the platform locking bolt (6) passes through the platform bracket plate (3), and the end of the platform locking bolt (6) after passing through the platform bracket plate (3) can contact the outer side of the platform side plate (2), and the upper end surface of the test platform plate (8) is provided with the model aircraft engine fixing assembly.

2. The aircraft model engine test bench according to claim 1, characterized in that: A platform support block (7) is provided on the other side of the upper end of the test bench bracket (1), the upper end of the platform support block (7) contacts the lower end surface of the test platform plate (8), and the position of the platform support block (7) is located below the axis of the platform angle adjustment shaft (4).

3. The aircraft model engine test bench according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aircraft model engine fixing assembly comprises an aircraft model engine clamp (9), a clamp fixed jaw (10), a clamp movable jaw (11), a jaw pressure plate (12), and a clamp adjustment hand wheel (13). The aircraft model engine clamp (9) is fixedly connected to the test platform plate (8). The clamp fixed jaw (10) is fixed to one end of the aircraft model engine clamp (9). The clamp movable jaw (11) is slidably connected to the aircraft model engine clamp (9). The rotating shaft of the clamp adjustment hand wheel (13) is threadedly connected to the clamp fixed jaw (10), and the rotating shaft of the clamp adjustment hand wheel (13) passes through the clamp. The fixed jaw (10) of the clamp is rotatably connected to the movable jaw (11) of the clamp, and the upper ends of the fixed jaw (10) and the movable jaw (11) of the clamp are both provided with jaw pressure plates (12), and the jaw pressure plates (12) are connected to the fixed jaw (10) and the movable jaw (11) of the clamp through bolts. The model aircraft engine (14) is clamped between the fixed jaw (10) and the movable jaw (11), and the two side edges of the model aircraft engine (14) are fixedly connected to the fixed jaw (10) and the movable jaw (11) of the clamp through the jaw pressure plates (12).

4. The aircraft model engine test bench according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steering gear (15), oil tank (16), and battery (17) required for the model aircraft engine (14) are all arranged on the upper end of the test platform plate (8).