Hoisting system applied to pulsating type final assembly of aero-engine

By applying the lifting system to the pulsating assembly of aircraft engines, the problem of inconvenient engine posture adjustment in traditional assembly methods has been solved, and the multi-posture adjustment and flow of the engine during the assembly process have been realized, which has improved the assembly efficiency and accessibility and met the needs of modern production.

CN223357259UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19BROETJE AUTOMATION EQUIP (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422627998.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-30

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Technical Problem

In the existing aviation engine assembly technology, during the engine assembly process, the traditional multi-degree-of-freedom flip car assembly process, the traditional assembly method requires manual adjustment of the posture, and does not have the technical potential of modern pulsating production. During the assembly process, the traditional multi-degree-of-freedom flip car assembly method lacks operability on the engine surface and does not have the function of flow between stations.

Method used

A lifting system used for pulsating final assembly of aircraft engines is adopted, including a supporting steel frame, a hanging and transporting mechanism, an adjustable lifting mechanism and a rotary drive mechanism. The multi-posture adjustment of the engine can be achieved through electrified equipment to meet assembly requirements and improve assembly convenience and efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It realizes multi-posture adjustment of the engine during the assembly process, improves the convenience and efficiency of assembly, meets the requirements of modern pulsating production, realizes the flow of the engine between different stations, and improves assembly accessibility.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of hoisting systems, in particular to a hoisting system applied to an aero-engine pulse type final assembly, which comprises a supporting steel frame, a hanging transportation mechanism is arranged at the top of the supporting steel frame, the hanging transportation mechanism is in driving connection with an annular hanging frame, and a carrier mounting frame is arranged below the annular hanging frame. An adjustable lifting mechanism is arranged between the annular hanging frame and the carrier mounting frame, a detachable annular tool and a rotary driving mechanism for driving the detachable annular tool are mounted below the carrier mounting frame, a plurality of clamp mounting plates are fixedly connected to the inner side of the detachable annular tool, and engine clamps are mounted on the clamp mounting plates; according to the utility model, the adjustment requirements of the engine on different postures in the assembly process are met, the assembly convenience and efficiency are improved, the system can bear the engine to flow among different stations according to the assembly process requirements in the assembly process of the engine, pulsation lean assembly and assembly work implementation are realized, and the assembly accessibility is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of hoisting systems, and more precisely to a hoisting system applied to pulsating assembly of aircraft engines. Background Art

[0002] Aircraft engine final assembly can be broadly divided into assembling the engine's external piping and fitting the corresponding accessories, including the casing. These piping and accessories are located around the engine's circumference. Since aircraft engines are generally cylindrical and large in diameter, the assembly process requires the engine to be rotated about its axis for position adjustment. Currently, this adjustment is performed manually during the assembly of different components. Furthermore, current engine final assembly is performed at a single station, lacking the technical potential for modern, pulsating production.

[0003] Therefore, a pulsating assembly system for aircraft engines has emerged. The engines are secured to various engine carriers via interface devices. Engines at various stations can be transported on rails, rolled, and raised and lowered according to specific assembly requirements. The use of electrified equipment can significantly reduce engine assembly time and improve comfort and convenience. Currently, traditional multi-degree-of-freedom rollover assembly methods lack maneuverability on the engine surface and lack the ability to quickly transfer between stations. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a hoisting system for pulsating assembly of aircraft engines, which can meet the adjustment requirements of the engine to different postures during the assembly process, improve the convenience and efficiency of assembly, realize pulsating lean assembly and assembly work implementation, and improve assembly accessibility.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A hoisting system used in the pulsating assembly of aircraft engines includes a supporting steel frame, a hoisting and transporting mechanism is provided on the top of the supporting steel frame, the hoisting and transporting mechanism is driven and connected to an annular hanging frame, a carrier mounting frame is provided below the annular hanging frame, an adjustable lifting mechanism is provided between the annular hanging frame and the carrier mounting frame, a detachable annular tooling and a rotating drive mechanism for driving the detachable annular tooling are installed below the carrier mounting frame, a plurality of fixture mounting plates are fixedly connected to the inner side of the detachable annular tooling, and an engine fixture is installed on the fixture mounting plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the hanging and transporting mechanism includes two displacement slide rails fixedly connected to the top of the supporting steel frame, and a plurality of connecting frames are provided near the displacement slide rails. Friction wheels are rotatably provided on the connecting frames, and the friction wheels are slidably connected to the displacement slide rails. A displacement motor for driving the friction wheel to rotate is installed on one of the connecting frames, and the bottom of the connecting frames are fixedly connected to the annular hanging frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the adjustable lifting mechanism includes multiple groups of belt lifting assemblies and a driving shaft rotatably arranged on the inner side of the annular hanger, and a lifting motor for driving the driving shaft to rotate is installed on one side of the annular hanger; the belt lifting assembly includes a lifting belt and a driving wheel rotatably arranged on the driving shaft, multiple first tensioning wheels rotatably arranged on the annular hanger, and multiple second tensioning wheels rotatably arranged on the carrier mounting frame, and a fixed wheel is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the annular hanger, one end of the lifting belt is wrapped around and fixed on the driving wheel, and the other end of the lifting belt is fixedly sleeved on the fixed wheel after passing through the first tensioning wheel and the second tensioning wheel in sequence.

[0009] Furthermore, a scissors-type mechanism is provided between the annular hanger and the two sides of the carrier mounting frame, and the scissors-type mechanism includes a first scissors-type link and a second scissors-type link. A first adjusting slide rail and a second adjusting slide rail are respectively provided on both sides of one end of the annular hanger and the carrier mounting frame. One end of the first scissors-type link is hinged to the annular hanger, and the other end of the first scissors-type link is slidingly connected to the second adjusting slide rail. One end of the second scissors-type link is hinged to the carrier mounting frame, and the other end of the second scissors-type link is slidingly connected to the first adjusting slide rail. The middle parts of the first scissors-type link and the second scissors-type link are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, the first scissor-type links on both sides are fixedly connected via a first connecting rod, and the second scissor-type links on both sides are fixedly connected via a second connecting rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the rotation drive mechanism includes two support plates fixedly connected to the bottom of the carrier mounting frame, a bidirectional screw is rotatably arranged between the two support plates, a clamping motor that drives the bidirectional screw to rotate is installed on one of the support plates, both ends of the bidirectional screw are threadedly connected to a sliding plate, a driving wheel, two third tensioning wheels and two driven wheels are rotatably arranged on the opposite side of the sliding plate, the driving wheel, the two third tensioning wheels and the two driven wheels are connected by belt drive, a rotating motor that drives the driving wheel to rotate is installed on the outer side of the sliding plate, an inner adjusting wheel is coaxially fixedly connected to the driven wheel, an outer adjusting wheel is provided between the two sliding plates, and the outer adjusting wheel is rotatably arranged at the bottom of the carrier mounting frame.

[0012] Furthermore, a guide rod is fixedly connected between the two support plates, and the sliding plate is slidably sleeved on the guide rod.

[0013] Furthermore, an annular outer limiting plate is provided on the outer edge of the detachable annular tooling, and an annular inner limiting plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the annular outer limiting plate on both sides of the detachable annular tooling, the outer adjusting wheel is rollingly connected to the outer side of the annular outer limiting plate, and the inner adjusting wheel is rollingly connected to the annular outer limiting plate and the annular inner limiting plate.

[0014] Furthermore, at least two groups of the detachable annular tooling and the rotary drive mechanism are provided.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The utility model meets the multi-posture adjustment requirements during the assembly of aviation engines: after the engine clamp on the inner side of the detachable annular tooling fixes the engine, the engine can be raised and lowered by an adjustable lifting mechanism, and the rotary drive mechanism can drive the detachable annular tooling to rotate, thereby driving the engine to rotate, meeting the engine's adjustment requirements for different postures during the assembly process, and improving the convenience and efficiency of assembly; during the engine assembly process, the system can carry the engine between different stations according to the assembly process requirements, realize pulsating lean assembly and assembly work implementation, and improve assembly accessibility. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the utility model Figure 3 ;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the utility model Figure 4 ;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the utility model Figure 5 .

[0023] 1. Support steel frame;

[0024] 2. Suspension transport mechanism; 201. Displacement slide rail; 202. Connecting frame; 203. Friction wheel; 204. Displacement motor;

[0025] 3. Ring hanging rack; 4. Carrier mounting rack;

[0026] 5. Adjustable lifting mechanism; 501. Drive shaft; 502. Lifting motor; 503. Lifting belt; 504. Drive pulley; 505. First tensioning pulley; 506. Second tensioning pulley; 507. Fixed pulley;

[0027] 6. Detachable annular tooling; 601. Annular outer limit plate; 602. Annular inner limit plate;

[0028] 7. Rotary drive mechanism; 701. Support plate; 702. Bidirectional screw; 703. Clamping motor; 704. Sliding plate; 705. Driving pulley; 706. Third tensioning pulley; 707. Driven pulley; 708. Rotary motor; 709. Inner adjustment wheel; 710. Outer adjustment wheel; 711. Guide rod;

[0029] 8. Fixture mounting plate;

[0030] 9. Scissor mechanism; 901. First scissor link; 902. Second scissor link; 903. First adjustment rail; 904. Second adjustment rail; 905. Rotating shaft; 906. First connecting rod; 907. Second connecting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a hoisting system used for pulsating assembly of aircraft engines includes a supporting steel frame 1, a hoisting and transporting mechanism 2 is provided on the top of the supporting steel frame 1, and the hoisting and transporting mechanism 2 is driven and connected to a ring-shaped hanging frame 3, a carrier mounting frame 4 is provided below the ring-shaped hanging frame 3, an adjustable lifting mechanism 5 is provided between the ring-shaped hanging frame 3 and the carrier mounting frame 4, a detachable annular tooling 6 and a rotating driving mechanism 7 for driving the detachable annular tooling 6 are installed below the carrier mounting frame 4, a plurality of fixture mounting plates 8 are fixedly connected to the inner side of the detachable annular tooling 6, and an engine fixture is installed on the fixture mounting plate 8.

[0032] The hanging and transporting mechanism 2 includes two displacement slide rails 201 fixedly connected to the top of the supporting steel frame 1, and a plurality of connecting frames 202 are provided near the displacement slide rails 201. Friction wheels 203 are rotatably provided on the connecting frames 202, and the friction wheels 203 are slidably connected to the displacement slide rails 201. A displacement motor 204 is installed on one of the connecting frames 202 to drive the friction wheels 203 to rotate, and the bottom of the connecting frames 202 are fixedly connected to the annular hanging frame 3.

[0033] The adjustable lifting mechanism 5 includes multiple groups of belt lifting components and a driving shaft 501 rotatably arranged on the inner side of the annular hanger 3, and a lifting motor 502 for driving the driving shaft 501 to rotate is installed on one side of the annular hanger 3; the belt lifting component includes a lifting belt 503 and a driving wheel 504 rotatably arranged on the driving shaft 501, multiple first tensioning wheels 505 rotatably arranged on the annular hanger 3, and multiple second tensioning wheels 506 rotatably arranged on the carrier mounting frame 4. A fixed wheel 507 is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the annular hanger 3, one end of the lifting belt 503 is wrapped around and fixed on the driving wheel 504, and the other end of the lifting belt 503 is fixedly sleeved on the fixed wheel 507 after passing through the first tensioning wheel 505 and the second tensioning wheel 506 in sequence.

[0034] A scissors-fork mechanism 9 is also provided between the annular hanger frame 3 and the two sides of the carrier mounting frame 4, and the scissors-fork mechanism 9 includes a first scissors-fork link 901 and a second scissors-fork link 902. A first adjustment slide rail 903 and a second adjustment slide rail 904 are respectively provided on both sides of one end of the annular hanger frame 3 and the carrier mounting frame 4. One end of the first scissors-fork link 901 is hinged to the annular hanger frame 3, and the other end of the first scissors-fork link 901 is slidingly connected to the second adjustment slide rail 904. One end of the second scissors-fork link 902 is hinged to the carrier mounting frame 4, and the other end of the second scissors-fork link 902 is slidingly connected to the first adjustment slide rail 903. The middle parts of the first scissors-fork link 901 and the second scissors-fork link 902 are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft 905.

[0035] The first scissor-type links 901 on both sides are fixedly connected via a first connecting rod 906 , and the second scissor-type links 902 on both sides are fixedly connected via a second connecting rod 907 .

[0036] The rotary drive mechanism 7 includes two support plates 701 fixedly connected to the bottom of the carrier mounting frame 4, and a bidirectional screw 702 is rotatably arranged between the two support plates 701. A clamping motor 703 that drives the bidirectional screw 702 to rotate is installed on one of the support plates 701. Both ends of the bidirectional screw 702 are threadedly connected to a sliding plate 704. A driving wheel 705, two third tensioning wheels 706 and two driven wheels 707 are rotatably arranged on the opposite side of the sliding plate 704. The driving wheel 705, the two third tensioning wheels 706 and the two driven wheels 707 are connected by belt drive. A rotating motor 708 that drives the driving wheel 705 to rotate is installed on the outer side of the sliding plate 704, and an inner adjusting wheel 709 is coaxially fixedly connected to the driven wheel 707. An outer adjusting wheel 710 is provided between the two sliding plates 704, and the outer adjusting wheel 710 is rotatably arranged at the bottom of the carrier mounting frame 4.

[0037] A guide rod 711 is fixedly connected between the two support plates 701 , and the sliding plate 704 is slidably sleeved on the guide rod 711 .

[0038] An annular outer limiting plate 601 is provided on the outer edge of the detachable annular tooling 6, and an annular inner limiting plate 602 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the annular outer limiting plate 601 on both sides of the detachable annular tooling 6, the outer adjusting wheel 710 is rollingly connected to the outer side of the annular outer limiting plate 601, and the inner adjusting wheel 709 is rollingly connected to the annular outer limiting plate 601 and the annular inner limiting plate 602.

[0039] At least two groups of the detachable annular tooling 6 and the rotary drive mechanism 7 are provided.

[0040] Working principle:

[0041] After the engine is fixed by the engine clamp on the inner side of the detachable annular tooling 6, the displacement motor 204 drives the friction wheel 203 to slide on the displacement slide rail 201, and the connecting frame 202 connects the friction wheel 203 with the annular hanging frame 3, thereby driving the annular hanging frame 3 to move horizontally on the top of the supporting steel frame 1, thereby realizing the lateral position adjustment of the lifting system; the lifting motor 502 drives the driving shaft 501 to rotate, driving the driving wheel 504 to rotate, and one end of the lifting belt 503 is wrapped around and fixed on the driving wheel 504, and the other end passes through the first tensioning wheel 505 and the second tensioning wheel 506 in turn and is fixedly sleeved on the fixed wheel 507. When the driving wheel 504 rotates, the carrier mounting frame 4 is driven to rise and fall through the lifting belt 503 to realize the height adjustment of the engine; the scissor mechanism 9 extends and retracts as the carrier mounting frame 4 rises and falls, and one end of the first scissor link 901 and the second scissor link 902 are hinged to the annular hanging frame 3 and the carrier mounting frame 4 respectively. The outer adjusting wheel 709 is in rolling connection with the outer side of the annular outer limiting plate 601, and the inner adjusting wheel 710 is in rolling connection with the annular outer limiting plate 601 and the annular inner limiting plate 602, thereby driving the detachable annular tooling 6 to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation adjustment of the engine.

[0042] The utility model realizes the functions of track transportation, lifting and rotation of the engine, can quickly adjust the posture and position of the engine according to different assembly requirements, saves a lot of engine assembly time, improves assembly efficiency, and can realize the rapid flow of the engine between different stations, meeting the requirements of modern pulsating production and improving production flexibility and efficiency.

[0043] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and 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 preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit 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, and such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A hoisting system for pulsating assembly of aircraft engines, characterized by: The invention comprises a supporting steel frame (1), wherein a hanging and transporting mechanism (2) is provided on the top of the supporting steel frame (1), wherein the hanging and transporting mechanism (2) is driven and connected to an annular hanging frame (3), a vehicle mounting frame (4) is provided below the annular hanging frame (3), an adjustable lifting mechanism (5) is provided between the annular hanging frame (3) and the vehicle mounting frame (4), a detachable annular tooling (6) and a rotating driving mechanism (7) for driving the detachable annular tooling (6) are installed below the vehicle mounting frame (4), a plurality of fixture mounting plates (8) are fixedly connected to the inner side of the detachable annular tooling (6), and an engine fixture is installed on the fixture mounting plate (8).

2. The hoisting system for pulsating assembly of aircraft engines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hanging and transporting mechanism (2) comprises two displacement slide rails (201) fixedly connected to the top of the supporting steel frame (1); a plurality of connecting frames (202) are provided near the displacement slide rails (201); friction wheels (203) are rotatably provided on the connecting frames (202); the friction wheels (203) are slidably connected to the displacement slide rails (201); a displacement motor (204) for driving the friction wheels (203) to rotate is installed on one of the connecting frames (202); and the bottoms of the connecting frames (202) are fixedly connected to the annular hanging frame (3).

3. The hoisting system for pulsating assembly of an aircraft engine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustable lifting mechanism (5) comprises a plurality of belt lifting assemblies and a driving shaft (501) rotatably arranged on the inner side of the annular hanging frame (3); a lifting motor (502) for driving the driving shaft (501) to rotate is installed on one side of the annular hanging frame (3); the belt lifting assembly comprises a lifting belt (503) and a driving wheel (504) rotatably arranged on the driving shaft (501); a plurality of first tensioning wheels (505) rotatably arranged on the annular hanging frame (3); a plurality of second tensioning wheels (506) rotatably arranged on the carrier mounting frame (4); a fixed wheel (507) is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the annular hanging frame (3); one end of the lifting belt (503) is wound around and fixed on the driving wheel (504); the other end of the lifting belt (503) is fixedly sleeved on the fixed wheel (507) after passing through the first tensioning wheel (505) and the second tensioning wheel (506) in sequence.

4. The hoisting system for pulsating assembly of an aircraft engine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A scissor mechanism (9) is further provided between the annular hanging frame (3) and the two sides of the carrier mounting frame (4), and the scissor mechanism (9) includes a first scissor link (901) and a second scissor link (902). A first adjustment slide rail (903) and a second adjustment slide rail (904) are respectively provided on both sides of one end of the annular hanging frame (3) and the carrier mounting frame (4). One end of the first scissor link (901) is hinged to the annular hanging frame (3), and the other end of the first scissor link (901) is slidably connected to the second adjustment slide rail (904). One end of the second scissor link (902) is hinged to the carrier mounting frame (4), and the other end of the second scissor link (902) is slidably connected to the first adjustment slide rail (903). The middle parts of the first scissor link (901) and the second scissor link (902) are rotatably connected via a rotating shaft (905).

5. The hoisting system for pulsating assembly of aircraft engines according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first scissor-type links (901) on both sides are fixedly connected via a first connecting rod (906), and the second scissor-type links (902) on both sides are fixedly connected via a second connecting rod (907).

6. The hoisting system for pulsating assembly of aircraft engines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary drive mechanism (7) comprises two support plates (701) fixedly connected to the bottom of the carrier mounting frame (4); a bidirectional screw (702) is rotatably provided between the two support plates (701); a clamping motor (703) for driving the bidirectional screw (702) to rotate is installed on one of the support plates (701); both ends of the bidirectional screw (702) are threadedly connected to a sliding plate (704); a driving wheel (705) and two third tensioning wheels (706) are rotatably provided on the opposite side of the sliding plate (704); ) and two driven wheels (707), the driving wheel (705), the two third tensioning wheels (706) and the two driven wheels (707) are connected by belt drive, a rotating motor (708) for driving the driving wheel (705) to rotate is installed on the outer side of the sliding plate (704), an inner regulating wheel (709) is coaxially fixedly connected to the driven wheel (707), an outer regulating wheel (710) is provided between the two sliding plates (704), and the outer regulating wheel (710) is rotatably arranged at the bottom of the carrier mounting frame (4).

7. The hoisting system for pulsating assembly of aircraft engines according to claim 6, characterized in that: A guide rod (711) is fixedly connected between the two support plates (701), and the sliding plate (704) is slidably sleeved on the guide rod (711).

8. The hoisting system for pulsating assembly of aircraft engines according to claim 6, characterized in that: An annular outer limiting plate (601) is provided on the outer edge of the detachable annular tooling (6), an annular inner limiting plate (602) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the annular outer limiting plate (601) on both sides of the detachable annular tooling (6), the outer regulating wheel (710) is rollingly connected to the outer side of the annular outer limiting plate (601), and the inner regulating wheel (709) is rollingly connected to the annular outer limiting plate (601) and the annular inner limiting plate (602).

9. The hoisting system for pulsating assembly of aircraft engines according to claim 8, characterized in that: At least two groups of the detachable annular tooling (6) and the rotary drive mechanism (7) are provided.