Flap correction tool

By designing a flap alignment tool, the problems of time-consuming and error-prone traditional flap alignment have been solved, enabling precise measurement and efficient alignment, thus improving the accuracy and efficiency of aircraft maintenance.

CN223605793UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28BEDEK LINGYUN YICHANG AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423250804.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

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Technical Problem

Traditional flap alignment relies on manual tools and experience, which is time-consuming, error-prone, and inconsistent in operation, affecting aircraft turnaround speed and the accuracy of maintenance work.

Method used

A flap calibration tool was designed, comprising a base frame structure, a movable frame structure, and an adjustable support structure, equipped with a measuring scale and a support ball head, to achieve a unified operating procedure and accurate measurement.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and efficiency of calibration, reduces the reliance on operator experience, ensures the consistency and accuracy of calibration quality, and simplifies the operation process.

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Abstract

The flap correcting and assembling tool comprises a bottom frame structure, a movable frame structure matched with the bottom frame structure in a telescopic mode is arranged in the bottom frame structure, multiple sets of adjustable carrying structures are arranged on the bottom frame structure, the bottom frame structure comprises a U-shaped frame, an adjusting base is arranged at one end of the U-shaped frame, an adjusting screw matched with the adjusting base is arranged on the adjusting base, and a supporting ball head is arranged at the top of the adjusting screw. Adjusting grooves are symmetrically formed in the two sides of the U-shaped frame, and limiting plates are symmetrically arranged at the top of the U-shaped frame. By adopting the structure, the operation process is unified, the dependence on the personal experience of operators is reduced, and the correction and assembly quality is uniform and stable; the calibration precision is high, the calibration efficiency is remarkably improved, errors are not prone to occurring, and the accuracy of maintenance work is improved; the device is simple in overall structure, high in adaptability, accurate in measurement reading and high in practicability.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of aircraft maintenance, especially a flap alignment tool. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the aviation industry, the aircraft flap is a part of the rear edge of the aircraft wing, which plays a role in increasing lift during takeoff and landing. In order to ensure the safety and performance of the aircraft, the flap must be regularly inspected and adjusted to ensure its correct operation under various flight conditions. Traditionally, the alignment of the flap usually relies on manual tools and experienced technicians, which is not only time-consuming but also prone to errors, especially the alignment of the flap requires extremely high precision adjustment. The traditional method lacks corresponding auxiliary tooling, and the manual alignment process is complex and time-consuming, which affects the turnaround speed of the aircraft. At the same time, it relies too much on the personal experience of the operator, and the operation habits of different technicians may lead to inconsistent alignment results, increasing the uncertainty of maintenance work. SUMMARY

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a flap alignment tool that unifies the operation process, reduces the dependence on personal experience of the operator, and ensures uniform and stable alignment quality. The alignment precision is high, the alignment efficiency is significantly improved, and the alignment is not prone to errors, which improves the accuracy of maintenance work. The overall structure of the device is simple, has strong adaptability, accurate measurement reading, and strong practicality.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a flap alignment tool, comprising a chassis structure, a movable frame structure is arranged in the chassis structure and is in telescopic cooperation with the chassis structure, a plurality of adjustable supporting structures are arranged on the chassis structure, the chassis structure comprises a U-shaped frame, an adjusting seat is arranged at one end of the U-shaped frame, an adjusting screw is arranged on the adjusting seat in cooperation with the adjusting seat, a support ball head is arranged at the top of the adjusting screw, adjusting grooves are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the U-shaped frame, and limiting plates are symmetrically arranged on the top of the U-shaped frame.

[0005] In the preferred scheme, the movable frame structure comprises an adjusting frame in telescopic cooperation with the U-shaped frame, limiting slide rods are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the adjusting frame in cooperation with the adjusting grooves, a fastening sleeve is arranged on the limiting slide rod, a plurality of roller structures are arranged at the bottom of the adjusting frame, a trailing edge plate is arranged at the tail end of the adjusting frame, and an angle measurement scale is arranged on the trailing edge plate.

[0006] In the preferred scheme, the adjustable supporting structure comprises a moving plate in sliding cooperation with the symmetrically arranged limiting plates, a positioning bolt and a mounting seat are arranged on the moving plate, and a supporting piece is arranged on the mounting seat in cooperation with the mounting seat.

[0007] In the preferred scheme, a flexible rubber sleeve is sleeved on the support ball head.

[0008] In the preferred solution, the U-shaped frame is provided with a first length measurement scale.

[0009] In the preferred solution, the adjusting frame is provided with a second length measurement scale.

[0010] The flap calibration tool provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects by adopting the above structure:

[0011] (1) Unified operation process reduces the dependence on personal experience of the operator and stabilizes the calibration quality;

[0012] (2) High calibration accuracy and significantly improved calibration efficiency, less prone to errors, and improved accuracy of maintenance work;

[0013] (3) The overall structure of the device is simple, strong in adaptability, accurate in measurement reading, and strong in practicality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] The utility model will be further described in combination with the drawings and embodiments:

[0015] Figure 1 It is the overall structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 It is the chassis structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 It is the moving frame structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 It is the adjustable support structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0019] In the drawing: chassis structure 1, moving frame structure 2, adjustable support structure 3, U-shaped frame 4, adjusting seat 5, adjusting screw 6, supporting ball head 7, flexible rubber sleeve 8, adjusting groove 9, limiting plate 10, first length measurement scale 11, adjusting frame 12, limiting slide rod 13, fastening sleeve 14, roller structure 15, second length measurement scale 16, trailing edge plate 17, angle measurement scale 18, moving plate 19, positioning bolt 20, mounting seat 21, support 22. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] As Figures 1-4 In the drawing: chassis structure 1, moving frame structure 2, adjustable support structure 3, U-shaped frame 4, adjusting seat 5, adjusting screw 6, supporting ball head 7, flexible rubber sleeve 8, adjusting groove 9, limiting plate 10, first length measurement scale 11, adjusting frame 12, limiting slide rod 13, fastening sleeve 14, roller structure 15, second length measurement scale 16, trailing edge plate 17, angle measurement scale 18, moving plate 19, positioning bolt 20, mounting seat 21, support 22.

[0021] In the preferred scheme, the mobile frame structure 2 comprises an adjusting frame 12 in telescopic cooperation with the U-shaped frame 4, the adjusting frame 12 is symmetrically provided with limiting slide rods 13 in cooperation with the adjusting grooves 9, the limiting slide rods 13 are provided with fastening sleeves 14, the bottom of the adjusting frame 12 is provided with a plurality of roller structures 15, the tail end of the adjusting frame 12 is provided with a rear edge plate 17, and the rear edge plate 17 is provided with an angle measurement scale 18. The adaptability of the lifting tool as a whole is improved, and the installation and adjustment are used in cooperation with different sizes of ailerons.

[0022] In the preferred scheme, the adjustable supporting structure 3 comprises a moving plate 19 in sliding cooperation with the symmetrically arranged limiting plates 10, the moving plate 19 is provided with positioning bolts 20 and mounting seats 21, and the mounting seats 21 are provided with supporting pieces 22 in detachable cooperation therewith. The number and specific supporting positions of the supporting positions are flexibly adjusted, the supporting pieces 22 are flexibly detached and assembled, and different supporting heights are adapted.

[0023] In the preferred scheme, the supporting ball head 7 is sleeved with a flexible rubber sleeve 8. The flexible support is anti-skid and stable.

[0024] In the preferred scheme, the U-shaped frame 4 is provided with a first length measurement scale 11. The measurement reading is accurate and practical.

[0025] In the preferred scheme, the adjusting frame 12 is provided with a second length measurement scale 16. The measurement reading is accurate and practical.

[0026] The use method of the utility model is: according to the length of the aileron and the front end of the wing to be installed and adjusted, the initial position of the mobile frame structure 2 is adjusted, then according to the supporting point position and height, the height of the supporting ball head 7 is adjusted, the specific position of the adjustable supporting structure 3 is selected and the corresponding supporting height supporting piece 22 is replaced, since the aileron will be stretched back during take-off and landing, the specific installation can be combined with the specific position of the mobile frame structure 2, the angle and the overall length are conveniently measured, etc., during the process, the bottom frame structure 1 and the mobile frame structure 2 can be locked by the fastening sleeve 14, so that the whole is kept in a locked state, and the installation and adjustment are conveniently measured.

[0027] The utility model has the advantages of unified operation process, reduced dependence on personal experience of the operator, uniform and stable installation and adjustment quality, high installation and adjustment accuracy, significantly improved installation and adjustment efficiency, less prone to errors, improved accuracy of maintenance work, simple overall structure of the device, strong adaptability, accurate measurement reading and strong practicality.

Claims

1. A flap alignment tool comprising a chassis structure (1) characterised in that: The bottom frame structure (1) is internally provided with a mobile frame structure (2) in telescopic cooperation with the bottom frame structure (1), the bottom frame structure (1) is provided with a plurality of adjustable supporting and loading structures (3), the bottom frame structure (1) comprises a U-shaped frame (4), one end of the U-shaped frame (4) is provided with an adjusting seat (5), the adjusting seat (5) is provided with an adjusting screw (6) in cooperation therewith, the top of the adjusting screw (6) is provided with a supporting ball head (7), the two sides of the U-shaped frame (4) are symmetrically provided with adjusting grooves (9), and the top of the U-shaped frame (4) is symmetrically provided with limiting plates (10).

2. The flap alignment tool of claim 1, wherein: The mobile frame structure (2) comprises an adjusting frame (12) in telescopic cooperation with the U-shaped frame (4), the two sides of the adjusting frame (12) are symmetrically provided with limiting sliding rods (13) in cooperation with the adjusting grooves (9), the limiting sliding rods (13) are provided with fastening sleeves (14), the bottom of the adjusting frame (12) is provided with a plurality of roller structures (15), the tail end of the adjusting frame (12) is provided with a rear edge plate (17), and the rear edge plate (17) is provided with an angle measuring scale (18).

3. The flap alignment tool of claim 1, wherein: The adjustable supporting and loading structure (3) comprises a moving plate (19) in sliding cooperation with the symmetrically arranged limiting plates (10), the moving plate (19) is provided with a positioning bolt (20) and a mounting seat (21), and the mounting seat (21) is provided with a supporting and loading piece (22) in dismounting cooperation therewith.

4. The flap alignment tool of claim 1, wherein: The supporting ball head (7) is provided with a flexible rubber sleeve (8).

5. The flap alignment tool of claim 1, wherein: The U-shaped frame (4) is provided with a first length measuring scale (11).

6. The flap alignment tool of claim 2, wherein: The adjusting frame (12) is provided with a second length measuring scale (16).