Hanging rack for photoelectric pod

By designing a photoelectric pod mounting structure that includes a connecting plate, a circular bracket, a mounting slot, a compression spring, and a compression plate, the problem of low assembly and disassembly efficiency of existing mounting structures is solved, enabling rapid installation and disassembly of the photoelectric pod and improving operational efficiency.

CN223508487UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04XIHUA GENERAL AVIATION CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423219007.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-25
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-25

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing photovoltaic pod mounting system is inefficient to install and dismantle, requiring the bolts to be removed one by one, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Method used

A bracket structure including a connecting plate, a circular bracket, a mounting slot, a compression spring, and a compression plate was designed. By cooperating with the mounting ear and the mounting slot, the compression spring and compression plate enable the rapid installation and disassembly of the optoelectronic pod. The wedge block and lifting slot are combined to improve the efficiency of installation and disassembly.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid installation and disassembly of the optoelectronic pod, is simple and convenient to operate, improves assembly and disassembly efficiency, and reduces manpower consumption.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a hanger for a photoelectric pod, which comprises a connecting plate, a circular hanger matched with the photoelectric pod is arranged at the lower end of an adapter plate, a plurality of clamping grooves are arranged on the inner wall of the lower end of the circular hanger, a plurality of clamping lugs matched with the clamping grooves are arranged on the outer edge of the upper end of the photoelectric pod, and a plurality of pressure springs are arranged at the lower end of the connecting plate. The lower ends of the multiple pressing springs are connected with a pressing plate, and a soft cushion is arranged at the lower end of the pressing plate. The device has the advantages that the clamping lugs are matched with the clamping grooves, after the photoelectric pod is installed and placed, the photoelectric pod is stably hung through the pressing springs and the pressing plates, operation is easy and convenient, and the disassembly and assembly efficiency is higher.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pod technology, and in particular to a mounting bracket for an optoelectronic pod. Background Technology

[0002] Aircraft equipped with electro-optical pods can perform a variety of tasks such as reconnaissance, surveillance, search and rescue, identification, tracking, and navigation. When installing electro-optical pods, they are often installed in a reserved position on the belly of the aircraft using a pylon. Existing electro-optical pod pylons are often secured with multiple bolts during installation, and each bolt needs to be removed one by one during disassembly, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a mounting bracket for a photoelectric pod, solving the problem of low assembly and disassembly efficiency of existing mounting brackets.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A mounting bracket for a photoelectric pod includes a connecting plate. The lower end of the connecting plate is provided with a circular bracket adapted to the photoelectric pod. The lower inner wall of the circular bracket is provided with multiple locking slots. The upper outer edge of the photoelectric pod is provided with multiple latches adapted to the locking slots. The lower end of the connecting plate is provided with multiple compression springs. The lower ends of the multiple compression springs are connected to a compression plate. The lower end of the compression plate is provided with a soft pad.

[0006] Furthermore, both the connecting plate and the clamping plate have cable through holes at their centers, the soft pads include two, and the two soft pads are respectively disposed on both sides of the cable through hole, and the multiple clamping springs are evenly distributed on the outside of the cable through hole.

[0007] Furthermore, the mounting slot includes an entry slot, a transition slot, and a placement slot. The lower end of the entry slot passes through the circular bracket. The upper end of the placement slot is connected to the entry slot through the transition slot. The bottom of the placement slot is provided with a positioning post. The latch is provided with a positioning hole that adapts to the positioning post. The entry slot and the placement slot are parallel to each other.

[0008] Furthermore, the sidewall of the circular bracket is symmetrically provided with multiple rectangular holes, and a lifting groove is formed between the two soft pads. The width of the rectangular holes is greater than the width of the lifting groove, and the radial direction of the lifting groove is consistent with the direction of the line connecting any two symmetrical rectangular holes.

[0009] Furthermore, the lower end of the rectangular hole and the upper edge of the transition groove are located on the same horizontal plane, and the lower end face of the pressing plate is provided with lifting inclined surfaces at both ends of the lifting groove.

[0010] This utility model has the following advantages: after the photoelectric pod is installed and placed by the cooperation of the ear and the mounting slot, the photoelectric pod is stably attached by the clamping spring and the clamping plate. The operation is simple and convenient, and the disassembly and assembly efficiency is higher. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the circular hanging bracket of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the clamping plate.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the card slot structure.

[0015] In the diagram, 1-connecting plate, 2-photoelectric pod, 3-circular bracket, 4-clamp, 5-compression spring, 6-compression plate, 7-soft pad, 8-cable hole, 9-entry slot, 10-transition slot, 11-placement slot, 12-rectangular hole, 13-lifting slot, 14-lifting ramp. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0017] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0019] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] refer to Figure 1-4 As shown, one embodiment of this utility model is as follows:

[0023] A mounting bracket for a photoelectric pod includes a connecting plate 1. The lower end of the connecting plate 1 is provided with a circular mounting bracket 3 adapted to the photoelectric pod 2. The lower inner wall of the circular mounting bracket 3 is provided with multiple locking slots. The upper outer edge of the photoelectric pod 2 is provided with multiple locking ears 4 adapted to the locking slots. The lower end of the connecting plate 1 is provided with multiple compression springs 5. The lower ends of the multiple compression springs 5 ​​are connected to a compression plate 6. The lower end of the compression plate 6 is provided with a soft pad 7.

[0024] Specifically, the adapter plate 1 can be fixed to the fuselage skin by rivets. The center of both the connecting plate 1 and the clamping plate 6 is provided with a cable through hole 8. The soft pad 7 includes two, and the two soft pads 7 are respectively located on both sides of the cable through hole 8. The multiple clamping springs 5 ​​are evenly distributed on the outside of the cable through hole 8.

[0025] The mounting slot includes an entry slot 9, a transition slot 10, and a placement slot 11. The lower end of the entry slot 9 passes through the circular bracket 3. The placement slot 11 is connected to the upper end of the entry slot 9 through the transition slot 10. The bottom of the placement slot 11 is provided with a positioning post 15. The latch 4 is provided with a positioning hole that adapts to the positioning post 15. The entry slot 9 and the placement slot 11 are parallel to each other.

[0026] During installation, push the photoelectric pod 2 upwards to move the catch 4 upwards from the entry slot 9. Then rotate the photoelectric pod 2 to allow the catch 4 to pass through the transition slot 10 and enter the placement slot 11. Under the action of the clamping spring 5, the clamping plate 6 and the soft pad 7 press and fix the catch in the placement slot 11. The operation is simple and convenient. For disassembly, simply lift the clamping plate 6 and reverse the operation. The soft pad prevents the metal clamping plate 6 from damaging the equipment, and the positioning column 15 is used to achieve installation positioning and improve stability.

[0027] To facilitate the smooth insertion of the clip into the groove 9, an inlet chamfer is provided at the lower end of the groove.

[0028] Furthermore, the circular bracket 3 has multiple rectangular holes 12 symmetrically arranged on its sidewalls, which effectively reduce the weight of the equipment. Due to the large elastic force of the compression spring 5, to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the photoelectric pod 2, two soft pads 7 form a lifting groove 13. The width of the rectangular hole 12 is greater than the width of the lifting groove 13, and the radial direction of the lifting groove 13 is consistent with the direction of the line connecting any two symmetrical rectangular holes 12. In implementation, two wedge-shaped blocks can be inserted through the rectangular holes 12 to support the clamping plate 6 and lift it upwards, thereby enabling the movement of the photoelectric pod 2 and improving assembly and disassembly efficiency.

[0029] In use, to facilitate the smooth entry of the wedge block into the lifting groove 13 to lift the pressing plate, the width of the rectangular hole 12 is greater than the width of the lifting groove 13, and the lower end of the rectangular hole 12 is on the same horizontal plane as the upper edge of the transition groove 10. The lower end face of the pressing plate 6 is provided with lifting inclined surfaces 14 at both ends of the lifting groove 13.

[0030] The lifting ramp 14 is designed to make it easier for the wedge block to enter the lifting groove 13. During operation, care should be taken to avoid damage to the cables by the wedge block; this can be prevented by attaching a soft pad to the front end of the wedge block.

[0031] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mounting bracket for a photoelectric pod, characterized in that: The adapter plate includes a connecting plate, the lower end of which is provided with a circular bracket adapted to the photoelectric pod. The lower inner wall of the circular bracket is provided with multiple mounting slots. The upper outer edge of the photoelectric pod is provided with multiple clips adapted to the mounting slots. The lower end of the connecting plate is provided with multiple compression springs. The lower ends of the multiple compression springs are connected to a compression plate. The lower end of the compression plate is provided with a soft pad.

2. The mounting bracket for a photoelectric pod according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the connecting plate and the clamping plate have cable through holes in their centers. The soft pads include two pads, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the cable through holes. The multiple clamping springs are evenly distributed on the outside of the cable through holes.

3. A mounting bracket for a photoelectric pod according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting slot includes an entry slot, a transition slot, and a placement slot. The lower end of the entry slot passes through the circular bracket. The upper end of the placement slot is connected to the entry slot through the transition slot. The bottom of the placement slot is provided with a positioning post. The mounting ear is provided with a positioning hole that adapts to the positioning post. The entry slot and the placement slot are parallel to each other.

4. A mounting bracket for a photoelectric pod according to claim 3, characterized in that: The circular bracket has multiple rectangular holes symmetrically arranged on its side wall. A lifting groove is formed between two of the soft pads. The width of the rectangular hole is greater than the width of the lifting groove. The radial direction of the lifting groove is consistent with the direction of the line connecting any two symmetrical rectangular holes.

5. A mounting bracket for a photoelectric pod according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower end of the rectangular hole and the upper edge of the transition groove are on the same horizontal plane, and the lower end face of the pressing plate is provided with lifting slopes at both ends of the lifting groove.