Pitching mechanism and horizon meter

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of flight simulators, and provides a pitching mechanism and a horizon surface, the pitching mechanism comprises a fixed seat, a dial, a slipping assembly and a driving assembly, the dial is rotatably connected to the fixed seat; a sliding groove is formed in the dial; the slipping assembly comprises a fixed part, a rotating part and a deflector rod, one end of the fixed part is rotationally connected with the fixed seat, the rotating part is rotationally connected to the fixed part, and the deflector rod is arranged on the fixed part and inserted into the sliding groove; the fixed end of the driving assembly is connected with the fixed base, and the driving end of the driving assembly is connected with the rotating piece so as to drive the rotating piece to drive the dial to rotate or drive the rotating piece to rotate. According to the utility model, the slipping assembly is arranged between the driving assembly and the dial, under the condition that the driving force of the driving assembly is greater than the friction force between the rotating piece and the fixed piece, the rotating piece rotates, the damage of the fixed piece and the dial caused by out-of-control of the driving assembly is avoided, the maintenance of the horizon meter is reduced, and the service life of the horizon meter is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flight simulator technology, and in particular to a pitch mechanism and a horizon indicator. Background Technology

[0002] In aircraft simulators, the horizon is a crucial flight instrument used to provide pilots with pitch and roll information, helping them determine the aircraft's attitude. The pitch mechanism, in particular, precisely displays the aircraft's pitch angle.

[0003] Existing aircraft simulators typically use a motor to directly drive the pitch dial to display the pitch angle. However, when the motor runs out of control and continues to rotate due to various reasons (such as circuit failures or software errors), the lack of a corresponding protection mechanism means that the continuous driving force can cause the motor to burn out due to overload. It can also damage the mechanical structures connected to the motor, such as gear wear and shaft breakage, severely affecting the normal use and lifespan of the horizon indicator, and increasing maintenance costs and downtime. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a pitch mechanism and a horizon gauge to solve the problem in the prior art that when the motor is out of control, it can easily lead to damage to the motor and the structure connected to the motor, thus affecting the lifespan of the horizon gauge.

[0005] This utility model provides a pitch mechanism, including: a fixed base; a scale dial rotatably connected to the fixed base; a groove provided on the scale dial; a slip mechanism including a fixed member, a rotating member, and a lever, one end of the fixed member being rotatably connected to the fixed base, the rotating member being rotatably connected to the fixed member, the lever being disposed on the fixed member, and the lever being inserted into the groove; and a drive assembly, the fixed end of the drive assembly being connected to the fixed base, and the drive end of the drive assembly being connected to the rotating member, so as to drive the rotating member to rotate the scale dial or drive the rotating member to rotate on its own axis.

[0006] According to the present invention, a pitching mechanism is provided, wherein the driving component includes a motor and a first gear, the fixed end of the motor is connected to the fixed base, and the driving end of the motor is connected to the first gear; the rotating component includes a second gear, which meshes with the first gear.

[0007] According to the pitch mechanism provided by this utility model, the slippage assembly further includes a limiting member and a lever seat. The two end faces of the second gear are respectively attached to the fixing member and the lever seat. The limiting member is connected to the fixing member and is located on the side of the lever seat away from the second gear. The lever is disposed on the lever seat.

[0008] According to the pitch mechanism provided by this utility model, the slippage assembly further includes a compression spring and a locking member. The compression spring is pressed on the side of the lever seat away from the second gear, and the locking member is located on the side of the compression spring away from the lever seat. The locking member is connected to the fixing member to adjust the pressure of the compression spring.

[0009] According to the present invention, a pitch mechanism is provided, wherein the fixing member includes an abutting part and an inserting part, the abutting part is connected to the inserting part, the second gear and the lever seat are inserted into the inserting part, and the end face of the second gear away from the lever seat abuts against the abutting part.

[0010] The pitch mechanism provided by this utility model further includes an encoder, wherein the fixed end of the encoder is connected to the fixed base, and the driving end of the encoder is connected to the fixing member.

[0011] According to the present invention, a pitching mechanism is provided, wherein the fixed base includes a first mounting member and a second mounting member, the first mounting member is connected to the second mounting member, the dial is rotatably connected to the first mounting member, the driving component is connected to the second mounting member, and the rotation axis of the driving component is parallel to the rotation axis of the dial.

[0012] According to the present invention, a pitch mechanism is provided, wherein the dial includes a body and a first connecting member, one end of the first connecting member is connected to a first side of the body, and the other end of the first connecting member is rotatably connected to a first side of the first mounting member; a sliding groove is provided on the first connecting member, and the sliding groove extends along the extending direction of the first connecting member.

[0013] According to the pitch mechanism provided by this utility model, the dial further includes a second connector, one end of the second connector is connected to the second side of the dial, and the other end of the second connector is rotatably connected to the second side of the first mounting member. The first connector and the second connector are arranged parallel to each other.

[0014] This utility model also provides a horizon meter, including a pitch mechanism as described in any of the above claims.

[0015] The pitch mechanism and horizon indicator provided by this utility model, by setting a slip component between the drive component and the dial, and connecting the drive end of the drive component to the rotating component, when the driving force of the drive component is less than the friction between the rotating component and the fixed component, the slip component rotates, and the lever drives the dial to rotate, so as to adjust the rotation angle of the dial; when the driving force of the drive component is greater than the friction between the rotating component and the fixed component, the rotating component rotates on its own, avoiding damage to the fixed component and the dial due to the loss of control of the drive component, reducing the maintenance of the horizon indicator, and extending the service life of the horizon indicator. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pitching mechanism provided by this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of the pitch mechanism provided by this utility model when the dial is at its maximum angle.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a front view of the pitch mechanism provided by this utility model when the dial is at its minimum angle.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-slip component provided by this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the slip-off component provided by this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a right view of the slip-off component provided by this utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the cross-section at point AA.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] 10. Mounting base; 11. First mounting component; 12. Second mounting component;

[0026] 20. Dial; 21. Body; 22. First connector; 221. Slide groove; 23. Second connector;

[0027] 30. Slip-off assembly; 31. Fixing component; 311. Abutting part; 312. Insertion part; 32. Rotating component; 321. Second gear; 33. Lever; 34. Limiting component; 35. Compression spring; 36. Locking component; 37. Lever seat;

[0028] 40. Drive assembly; 41. Motor; 42. First gear;

[0029] 50. Encoder. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions 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. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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 the embodiments of this utility model.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0035] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0036] The following is combined with Figures 1-7 This invention describes the pitch mechanism and horizon gauge.

[0037] The pitch mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model includes: a fixed base 10, a dial 20, a slip component 30, and a drive component 40. The dial 20 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 10; the dial 20 is provided with a sliding groove 221; the slip component 30 includes a fixed member 31, a rotating member 32, and a lever 33. One end of the fixed member 31 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 10, the rotating member 32 is rotatably connected to the fixed member 31, and the lever 33 is disposed on the fixed member 31 and inserted into the sliding groove 221; the fixed end of the drive component 40 is connected to the fixed base 10, and the driving end of the drive component 40 is connected to the rotating member 32 to drive the rotating member 32 to rotate the dial 20, or to drive the rotating member 32 to rotate on its own.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the fixed base 10 is the basic structural component of the pitch mechanism, providing support and stability for other components. The fixed base 10 has multiple mounting holes for easy connection with other components. The dial 20 is mounted on the fixed base 10 and connected to it via a rotatable connection, allowing the dial 20 to rotate around the fixed base 10. In one embodiment, the dial 20 includes a body 21 and a connector. One end of the connector is connected to the body 21, and the other end of the connector has a through hole. The fixed base 10 has mounting holes, and a pin passes through both the through hole and the mounting hole, achieving a rotatable connection between the dial 20 and the fixed base 10, allowing the dial 20 to rotate around the pin. A groove 221 can be provided on the connector, with the groove 221 extending in the same direction as the connector.

[0039] The slip-off assembly 30 includes a fixed member 31, a rotating member 32, and a lever 33. One end of the fixed member 31 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 10, and the fixed member 31 can rotate around the fixed base 10 under the action of an external force. The rotating member 32 is rotatably connected to the fixed member 31, and the rotating member 32 can rotate around the fixed member 31 under the action of an external force. The lever 33 is located on the fixed member 31 and inserted into the groove 221 on the dial 20, and can move along the extension direction of the groove 221 to drive the dial 20 to rotate.

[0040] The drive assembly 40 includes a fixed end and a drive end. The fixed end of the drive assembly 40 is connected to the fixed base 10 to ensure the stability of the drive assembly 40 during operation. The drive end of the drive assembly 40 is connected to the rotating member 32. With the power provided by the drive assembly 40, the rotating member 32 is driven to rotate around the fixed member 31, or the rotating member 32 drives the fixed member 31 and the dial 20 to rotate. Specifically, when the driving force of the drive assembly 40 is less than the frictional force between the rotating part 32 and the fixed part 31, the drive assembly 40 drives the rotating part 32 to rotate the fixed part 31. During the rotation, the lever 33 moves within the slide groove 221, causing the dial 20 to rotate by a certain angle. When the driving force of the drive assembly 40 is greater than the frictional force between the rotating part 32 and the fixed part 31, the drive assembly 40 drives the rotating part 32 to rotate around the fixed part 31. At this time, the fixed part 31 and the dial 20 do not rotate. In the event of a loss of control of the drive assembly 40, the drive assembly 40 and the structures connected to it, such as the fixed part 31 and the dial 20, are protected, thereby extending the life of the level gauge. The rotating part 32 can be a gear or other rotatable components under external force.

[0041] The pitch mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model has a slip component 30 between the drive component 40 and the dial 20. The drive end of the drive component 40 is connected to the rotating component 32. When the driving force of the drive component 40 is less than the friction between the rotating component 32 and the fixed component 31, the slip component 30 rotates, and the lever 33 drives the dial 20 to rotate, thereby adjusting the rotation angle of the dial 20. When the driving force of the drive component 40 is greater than the friction between the rotating component 32 and the fixed component 31, the rotating component 32 rotates on its own, preventing damage to the fixed component 31 and the dial 20 due to the loss of control of the drive component 40, reducing the maintenance of the level gauge, and extending the service life of the level gauge.

[0042] The drive assembly 40 includes a motor 41 and a first gear 42. The fixed end of the motor 41 is connected to the fixed base 10, and the driving end of the motor 41 is connected to the first gear 42. Starting the motor 41 drives the first gear 42 to rotate. The motor 41 may include an electric motor, a hydraulic device, etc. In one embodiment, the rotating member 32 includes a second gear 321, and the fixing member 31 includes an abutment portion 311 and a insertion portion 312, such as... Figure 5As shown, the abutment portion 311 and the insertion portion 312 are connected. The insertion portion 312 extends away from the abutment portion 311. The second gear 321 is sleeved on the insertion portion 312 and abuts against the abutment portion 311. There is friction between the second gear 321 and the abutment portion 311. When the external force is less than the friction between them, the second gear 321 and the fixing member 31 rotate simultaneously. When the external force is greater than the friction between them, the second gear 321 rotates around the insertion portion 312. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first gear 42 and the second gear 321 are externally meshed. When the motor 41 starts, it drives the first gear 42 to rotate the second gear 321. When the driving force of the motor 41 is less than the frictional force between the second gear 321 and the fixing member 31, the angle of the dial 20 is adjusted. When the motor 41 malfunctions and the driving force is greater than the frictional force between the second gear 321 and the fixing member 31, the second gear 321 rotates on its own, protecting the fixing member 31 and the dial 20. It should be noted that when the external force is less than the frictional force between the fixing member 31 and the second gear 321, their relative positions remain unchanged. The position between them can be limited by fasteners, such as limit pins.

[0043] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the slippage assembly 30 also includes a lever seat 37. The two end faces of the second gear 321 are respectively in contact with the fixing member 31 and the lever seat 37. There is friction between the second gear 321 and the fixing member 31, and there is friction between the second gear 321 and the lever seat 37. In one embodiment, the fixing member 31 includes an abutment portion 311 and an insertion portion 312, which are connected. The second gear 321 and the lever seat 37 are both provided with insertion holes. The second gear 321 and the lever seat 37 are sequentially inserted into the insertion portion 312. The two end faces of the second gear 321 are in contact with the end faces of the abutment portion 311 and the lever seat 37, respectively. When the external force is greater than the frictional force, the second gear 321 rotates; when the external force is less than the frictional force, the second gear 321, the fixing member 31, and the lever seat 37 rotate simultaneously. In one embodiment, the lever 33 is disposed on the lever seat 37. When the second gear 321, the fixing member 31 and the lever seat 37 rotate, the lever 33 can move along the extension direction of the slide groove 221, thereby driving the dial 20 to rotate.

[0044] To further limit the friction between the second gear 321 and the fixing member 31, and the friction between the second gear 321 and the lever seat 37, the slippage assembly 30 in this embodiment of the invention also includes a limiting member 34. The limiting member 34 is connected to the fixing member 31 and is located on the side of the lever seat 37 away from the second gear 321, used to limit the position of the lever seat 37, thereby limiting the position of the second gear 321. In one embodiment, the insertion part 312 is provided with a limiting hole, and the limiting member 34 is inserted into the limiting hole, thereby limiting the position of the lever seat 37.

[0045] like Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the slippage assembly 30 also includes a compression spring 35 and a locking member 36. The compression spring 35 is pressed onto the side of the lever seat 37 away from the second gear 321, and the locking member 36 is located on the side of the compression spring 35 away from the lever seat 37. The locking member 36 is connected to the fixing member 31 to adjust the pressure of the compression spring 35. In one embodiment, the compression spring 35 is sleeved on the insertion part 312, and the locking member 36 can be threadedly connected to the fixing member 31. By rotating the locking member 36, the compression spring 35 is pressed onto the end face of the lever seat 37 away from the second gear 321, and the pressure of the compression spring 35 is adjusted, thereby adjusting the pressure of the second gear 321. According to mechanical relationships, the greater the pressure on the second gear 321, the greater the friction between the second gear 321 and the fixing member 31, and between the second gear 321 and the lever seat 37, and the less likely the second gear 321 is to slip. It should be noted that before installation, the pressure applied to the compression spring 35 is calculated in advance so that the second gear 321 can drive the dial 20 to rotate. At the same time, when the dial 20 rotates to its limit, the motor 41 continues to rotate, and the second gear 321 begins to slip.

[0046] The pitch mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model also includes an encoder 50. The fixed end of the encoder 50 is connected to the fixed base 10, and the driving end of the encoder 50 is connected to the fixing member 31. During the rotation of the slip component 30, the output shaft of the encoder 50 will be driven to rotate. The encoder 50 can record the rotation angle and calculate the pitch angle of the scale 20.

[0047] In actual operation, when motor 41 drives the first gear 42 to rotate, the first gear 42 drives the second gear 321 to rotate. The second gear 321 drives the fixed part 31 and the lever seat 37 to rotate through friction. During the rotation, the lever 33 moves within the slide groove 221, thereby driving the scale 20 to rotate. Under normal conditions, when encoder 50 detects that the scale 20 has rotated to its limit position (e.g., ...), ... Figure 2 and Figure 3In the case shown, the control system stops the motor 41 from rotating. In the case of control system failure, the dial 20 is at its limit position. Since the driving force of the motor 41 is greater than the friction force on both ends of the second gear 321, the second gear 321 begins to slip (rotate). At this time, the motor 41 can continue to rotate to avoid the motor 41 burning out due to overload. At the same time, until the lever 33 is at its limit, the friction force on both ends of the second gear 321 is insufficient to drive the entire slipping assembly 30 to rotate, thus avoiding structural damage.

[0048] In one embodiment, the mounting base 10 includes a first mounting member 11 and a second mounting member 12, the first mounting member being connected to the second mounting member 12, the dial 20 being rotatably connected to the first mounting member 11, and a drive assembly 40 being connected to the second mounting member 12, the rotation axis of the drive assembly 40 being parallel to the rotation axis of the dial 20. Figure 1 As shown, the first mounting component 11 and the second mounting component 12 are vertically connected.

[0049] The dial 20 includes a body 21 and a first connector 22. One end of the first connector 22 is connected to a first side of the body 21, and the other end of the first connector 22 is rotatably connected to a first side of the first mounting member 11. A slide groove 221 is provided on the first connector 22 and extends along the extending direction of the first connector 22.

[0050] Furthermore, the dial 20 may also include a second connector 23, one end of which is connected to the second side of the body 21, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the second side of the second mounting member 12. The first connector 22 and the second connector 23 are arranged in parallel. In one embodiment, the first side and the second side of the body 21 are symmetrically arranged.

[0051] This utility model embodiment also provides a horizon meter, including the pitch mechanism as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0052] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pitching mechanism, characterized in that, include: Fixed base; A dial, which is rotatably connected to the fixed base; The dial is provided with a sliding groove; A slippage assembly includes a fixed component, a rotating component, and a lever. One end of the fixed component is rotatably connected to the fixed base. The rotating component is rotatably connected to the fixed component. The lever is disposed on the fixed component and inserted into the slide groove. A drive assembly, wherein the fixed end of the drive assembly is connected to the fixed base, and the drive end of the drive assembly is connected to the rotating component, so as to drive the rotating component to rotate the dial or drive the rotating component to rotate on its own.

2. The pitch mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a motor and a first gear. The fixed end of the motor is connected to the fixed base, and the drive end of the motor is connected to the first gear. The rotating component includes a second gear, which meshes with the first gear.

3. The pitch mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slippage assembly further includes a limiting member and a lever seat. The two end faces of the second gear are respectively fitted to the fixing member and the lever seat. The limiting member is connected to the fixing member and is located on the side of the lever seat away from the second gear. The lever is disposed on the lever seat.

4. The pitch mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slippage assembly further includes a compression spring and a locking member. The compression spring is pressed against the side of the lever seat away from the second gear, and the locking member is located on the side of the compression spring away from the lever seat. The locking member is connected to the fixing member to adjust the pressure of the compression spring.

5. The pitch mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fastener includes an abutting part and an inserting part, the abutting part is connected to the inserting part, the second gear and the lever seat are inserted into the inserting part, and the end face of the second gear away from the lever seat abuts against the abutting part.

6. The pitching mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, It also includes an encoder, the fixed end of which is connected to the fixed base, and the driving end of which is connected to the fixing component.

7. The pitch mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base includes a first mounting member and a second mounting member, the first mounting member is connected to the second mounting member, the dial is rotatably connected to the first mounting member, the drive assembly is connected to the second mounting member, and the rotation axis of the drive assembly is parallel to the rotation axis of the dial.

8. The pitch mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The dial includes a body and a first connector. One end of the first connector is connected to a first side of the body, and the other end of the first connector is rotatably connected to a first side of the first mounting member. The sliding groove is provided on the first connector and extends along the extension direction of the first connector.

9. The pitch mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that, The dial also includes a second connector, one end of which is connected to the second side of the dial, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the second side of the first mounting member. The first connector and the second connector are arranged parallel to each other.

10. A horizon surface, characterized in that, Includes the pitch mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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