Auxiliary tool device adaptive to cubesat of multiple models

Abstract

The utility model relates to an auxiliary tool device adaptive to cubesat of multiple models. The device comprises a first adjusting assembly and a second adjusting assembly. The first adjusting assembly has a travel moving in the width direction; a second adjusting assembly is arranged on the first adjusting assembly, and the second adjusting assembly has a stroke moving in the length direction; through cooperative adjustment of the first adjusting assembly in the width direction and the second adjusting assembly in the length direction, the cubesats with different shapes can be adapted. The tool can meet the adaptation requirements of cubesat of multiple models, the universality of the tool is greatly improved, the structure is simple and compact, the practicability and the operation convenience are improved, and meanwhile the manufacturing cost and the maintenance difficulty are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of CubeSat tooling technology, and in particular to an auxiliary tooling device adapted to multiple models of CubeSats. Background Technology

[0002] Tooling plays an indispensable role in the development of CubeSats. However, traditional CubeSat tooling has revealed significant limitations in both design and practical application. On the one hand, existing dedicated tooling has poor adaptability, generally only compatible with a single type of CubeSat. But as CubeSat specifications become increasingly diverse, tooling must be repeatedly developed for multiple specifications. This not only significantly increases tooling development costs but also greatly extends the development cycle, severely hindering the improvement of CubeSat development efficiency and cost control. On the other hand, some modular tooling relies on complex adjustment mechanisms to achieve adaptability. This design leads to structural redundancy, increasing tooling complexity while reducing quality stability, making it difficult to meet the stringent reliability requirements of space missions. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an auxiliary tooling device that can adapt to multiple models of CubeSats and solve the problems of limited tooling compatibility and redundant structure, in order to address the aforementioned technical issues.

[0004] An auxiliary tooling device adapted to multiple types of CubeSats, the device comprising: a first adjustment component and a second adjustment component;

[0005] The first adjustment component has a travel distance that moves along the width direction;

[0006] A second adjustment component is provided on the first adjustment component, the second adjustment component having a stroke that moves along the length direction;

[0007] By coordinating the adjustment of the first adjustment component in the width direction and the second adjustment component in the length direction, cube stars of different shapes can be adapted.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first adjustment assembly includes two first adjustment members arranged along the width direction and two second adjustment members arranged along the length direction;

[0009] Two first adjusting members are located at both ends of two second adjusting members; the ends of the two second adjusting members are respectively located on the sides of the two first adjusting members, and the second adjusting members are connected to the sides of the first adjusting members in a detachable manner or by a slide rail and slider locking method, so that the second adjusting members have a stroke that moves in the width direction.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first adjusting member and the second adjusting member are made of aluminum, titanium alloy, magnesium alloy, engineering plastic, or carbon fiber composite material.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second adjustment component includes four third adjustment members, wherein each second adjustment member is provided with two third adjustment members;

[0012] The third adjusting member is connected to the second adjusting member in a detachable manner or by a slide rail and slider locking method, thereby having a stroke that moves along the length direction.

[0013] In one embodiment, the second adjusting component further includes a limiting member; the limiting member is disposed in the moving direction of the third adjusting component.

[0014] In one embodiment, the cross-section of the third adjusting member and the limiting member is "L"-shaped, including a horizontal arm and a vertical arm; wherein, the horizontal arm of the third adjusting member is connected to the second adjusting member, and the vertical arm is disposed on the outside; the horizontal arm of the limiting member is connected to the second adjusting member, and the vertical arm faces the third adjusting member, so as to form a limiting space for placing the cubesat.

[0015] In one embodiment, the third adjusting member and the limiting member are made of rigid or semi-flexible materials.

[0016] In one embodiment, when the third adjusting member and the limiting member are made of rigid materials, the surface in contact with the cube star is covered with a flexible material.

[0017] In one embodiment, a base frame assembly is also included; the first adjustment assembly is mounted on the base frame assembly via a support member.

[0018] In one embodiment, a handle is provided on the bottom frame assembly along the width direction.

[0019] Compared with existing technologies, the auxiliary tooling device adapted to multiple CubeSats provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0020] 1. The first adjustment component has a stroke for adjustment along the width direction, and the second adjustment component has a stroke for adjustment along the length direction. Through their coordinated operation, they can adapt to various shapes of cube stars, meet the adaptation requirements of multiple models of cube stars, greatly improve the versatility of the tooling, and effectively solve the problem of the tooling adapting to only one model.

[0021] 2. By simply adjusting the positions of the first and second adjustment components, it can be adapted to different models of cubespots without replacing or using a large number of different parts. This reduces unnecessary structural setups, resulting in a simple and compact structure that improves practicality and ease of operation while also reducing manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of 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 only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an auxiliary tooling device adapted to multiple CubeSats in one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the first adjustment component and the second adjustment component in one embodiment;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom frame component structure in one embodiment;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical cube star installation limit in one embodiment.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal cubesat installation limit in one embodiment.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: First adjusting component 1, Second adjusting component 2, Angle bracket 21, Bolt 22, T-nut 23, Third adjusting component 3, Limiting component 4, First frame beam 51, Second frame beam 52, Support component 6, Handle 7, Cube star 8.

[0029] The purpose, features, and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0032] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a physical connection, or a wireless communication connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] It is understood that the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of a person skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope claimed by this utility model.

[0035] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the auxiliary tooling device for adapting to multiple types of cubes provided in this embodiment includes a first adjustment component and a second adjustment component; the first adjustment component has a stroke that moves along the width direction; the second adjustment component is disposed on the first adjustment component, and the second adjustment component has a stroke that moves along the length direction; through the coordinated adjustment of the first adjustment component in the width direction and the second adjustment component in the length direction, cubes of different shapes can be adapted.

[0037] Specifically, the first adjustment assembly includes a first adjustment member 1 and a second adjustment member 2, both of which are rod-shaped structures. The two first adjustment members 1 are spaced apart along the width direction, and the two second adjustment members 2 are positioned within the space between the two first adjustment members 1 along the length direction, meaning the two first adjustment members 1 are located at both ends of the two second adjustment members 2. The ends of the two second adjustment members 2 are respectively located on the sides of the two first adjustment members 1, forming a structure similar to a "II" shape. The two second adjustment members 2 are detachably connected to the sides of the first adjustment members 1 or locked in place by a slide rail, thus enabling the second adjustment members 2 to move along the sides of the first adjustment members 1, i.e., to have a travel distance along the width direction.

[0038] When a detachable connection is used, it includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit ​​connections, threaded connections, pin connections, magnetic connections, and plug-in connections. The appropriate method can be selected based on the specific situation, with threaded connections being the preferred choice. For example... Figure 2 As shown, several mounting holes are provided on the side of the first adjusting member 1, and mounting holes are also provided at the end of the second adjusting member 2. T-nuts 23 are fixed in the mounting holes of the first adjusting member 1 and the second adjusting member 2. The first adjusting member 1 and the second adjusting member 2 are then reliably fixed by angle brackets 21 and bolts 22. When it is necessary to adjust the distance between the two second adjusting members 2, the angle brackets 21 and bolts 22 are disassembled, thereby realizing the displacement of the second adjusting member 2 in the width direction.

[0039] When using a slide rail and slider locking method, a groove can be provided on the side of the first adjusting member 1, and a slider can be provided at the end of the second adjusting member 2. The travel distance along the width direction is achieved through the cooperation of the groove and the slider. When using the groove and slider, a locking assembly is also required to reliably lock the two second adjusting members 2 after they have been adjusted. The locking assembly includes, but is not limited to, bolt locking, nut locking, wedge block locking, etc., for the second adjusting members 2, and can be selected according to the situation.

[0040] The first adjusting member 1 and the second adjusting member 2 can be made of lightweight materials, and can also be made into a hollow shape to reduce the structural weight. Preferably, the first adjusting member 1 and the second adjusting member 2 are made of aluminum, titanium alloy, magnesium alloy, engineering plastic or carbon fiber composite material. The finished product configuration preferably adopts a standard profile.

[0041] The second adjustment assembly includes four third adjustment members 3 and four limiting members 4. Two third adjustment members 3 are respectively installed on each second adjustment member 2. The third adjustment members 3 are connected to the second adjustment member 2 in a detachable manner or by a sliding rail and slider locking mechanism, thus having a stroke for movement along the length direction. The limiting members 4 are located in the direction of movement of the third adjustment members 3 and are situated on the side closest to the two first adjustment members 1, thereby limiting the length direction of the third adjustment members 3 and preventing excessive displacement. The cross-sections of the third adjustment members 3 and the limiting members 4 are "L"-shaped, including horizontal and vertical arms. The horizontal arm of the third adjustment member 3 is connected to the second adjustment member 2, and the vertical arm is located on the outer side. The horizontal arm of the limiting member 4 is connected to the second adjustment member 2, and the vertical arm faces the third adjustment member 3. The horizontal and vertical arms of the third adjustment members 3 and the vertical arm of the limiting members 4 form a limiting space for placing the cubesat. It is worth noting that after assembly, the vertical arms of the third adjustment members 3 and the vertical arms of the limiting members 4 should be at the same height. In addition, the device provided in this embodiment is mainly used in a stationary state and is not a transport tool. The main function of the limiting space is to limit the position of the cubespot. Therefore, there is no requirement for the height of the limiting space, and the height of the vertical arm can be set according to the situation.

[0042] In terms of connection method, the third adjusting member 3 is connected to the second adjusting member 2 in a detachable manner or by a slide rail and slider locking mechanism, thus having a stroke that moves along the length direction. When a detachable method is used, the detachable connection includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit ​​connection, threaded connection, pin connection, magnetic connection, plug-in connection, etc., which can be selected adaptively according to the situation, with a threaded connection being preferred. Figure 2 As shown, several mounting holes are provided on the upper surface of the second adjusting member 2, and T-nuts 23 are fixed in the mounting holes. Mounting holes are also provided on the cross arm of the third adjusting member 3. During fixing, the mounting holes of the second adjusting member 2 are aligned with the mounting holes of the third adjusting member 3, and then fixed with bolts 22. When using a slide rail and slider locking method, a sliding groove is provided on the upper surface of the second adjusting member 2, and a slider is provided at the bottom of the third adjusting member 3. The sliding groove and slider cooperate to achieve displacement of the third adjusting member 3 in the length direction. When using a sliding groove and slider, a locking assembly is also required to reliably lock the two second adjusting members 2 after adjustment. The locking assembly includes, but is not limited to, bolt locking, nut locking, and wedge block locking of the second adjusting member 2, and can be selected adaptively according to the situation.

[0043] The limiting member 4 is detachably fixed to the upper surface of the second adjusting member 2. Mounting holes are provided on the horizontal arm of the limiting member 4. After adjusting the position of the third adjusting member 3, the vertical arm of the limiting member 4 is pressed against the end of the third adjusting member 3 closest to the first adjusting member 1, and the mounting holes are aligned with the mounting holes on the upper surface of the second adjusting member 2. Then, it is fixed using bolts 22. The third adjusting member 3 and the limiting member 4 can be made of rigid or semi-flexible materials. Rigid materials refer to materials with high hardness, strength, and rigidity, and are not easily deformed, including but not limited to aluminum, stainless steel, other alloys, and composite materials. Semi-flexible materials refer to materials that provide some support but are relatively soft, including but not limited to rubber, silicone, polyurethane foam, and EVA. Furthermore, when the third adjusting member 3 and the limiting member 4 are made of rigid materials, flexible materials, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), soft silicone, soft rubber, polyurethane, and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), are laid on the surfaces in contact with the CubeSat to reduce damage caused by hard contact between the satellite and the third adjusting member 3 and the limiting member 4.

[0044] It is worth noting that the corner bracket 21, bolt 22 and T-nut 23 in this embodiment are all standard structural parts, which do not require customization, reducing inventory costs and maintenance difficulty, and achieving cost optimization and convenient maintenance.

[0045] Furthermore, a bottom frame assembly is also provided, and the first adjustment assembly is mounted on the bottom frame assembly via a support member 6.

[0046] Specifically, the bottom frame assembly includes two first frame beams 51 and two second frame beams 52. The two first frame beams 51 are spaced apart along the width direction, and the two second frame beams 52 are positioned within the interval between the two first frame beams 51 along the length direction, forming a "II"-shaped structure similar to the first adjustment assembly. In terms of connection, the bottom frame assembly is connected in a similar manner to the first adjustment assembly, and can be fixed using a detachable method or a sliding rail locking method, which will not be elaborated here. During assembly, the first adjustment assembly is fixed to the bottom frame assembly by four support members 6, and by the cooperation of angle brackets 21, bolts 22, and T-nuts 23. The first frame beams 51 and second frame beams 52 can be made of lightweight materials, and can also be further made into a hollow shape to reduce structural weight. Preferably, the first frame beams 51 and second frame beams 52 are made of aluminum, titanium alloy, magnesium alloy, engineering plastic, or carbon fiber composite materials, and the finished configuration preferably uses standard profiles.

[0047] Furthermore, handles can be provided along the width direction on the bottom frame assembly, that is, handles 7 can be provided on the two first frame beams 51 respectively, to facilitate the handling of the auxiliary tooling device. The handles 7 are fixed to the first frame beams 51 by bolts 22.

[0048] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 The diagram shows the installation and positioning of the cubesat in two states. When installing the cubesat, first determine an initial positioning space size and loosely connect the first and second adjustment components. Then, adjust the initial positioning space size by directly testing the cubesat, or measure the cubesat dimensions and directly adjust the initial positioning space size, then tighten the bolts to stabilize the position of the cubesat.

[0049] The auxiliary tooling device provided in this embodiment can be flexibly disassembled and assembled, and transported with the satellite according to the launch mission requirements. In use, the tooling can be adapted to the CubeSat's standardized external dimensions, and the adapted tooling can be composed of standard profiles and customized structures to meet the requirements of CubeSat's positioning, placement, assembly, and debugging in different attitudes.

[0050] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0051] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An auxiliary jig device for adapting multiple models of cube satellites, characterized by, The device includes: a first adjustment component and a second adjustment component; The first adjustment component has a travel distance that moves along the width direction; A second adjustment component is provided on the first adjustment component, the second adjustment component having a stroke that moves along the length direction; By coordinating the adjustment of the first adjustment component in the width direction and the second adjustment component in the length direction, cube stars of different shapes can be adapted.

2. The auxiliary jigs and fixtures device for adapting multiple models of cube satellites according to claim 1, wherein, The first adjustment assembly includes two first adjustment members arranged along the width direction and two second adjustment members arranged along the length direction; Two first adjusting members are located at both ends of two second adjusting members; the ends of the two second adjusting members are respectively located on the sides of the two first adjusting members, and the second adjusting members are connected to the sides of the first adjusting members by means of detachment or by means of sliding rail and slider locking, so that the second adjusting members have a stroke that moves in the width direction.

3. The auxiliary jigs and fixtures device for adapting multiple models of cube stars according to claim 2, wherein, The first adjusting component and the second adjusting component are made of aluminum, titanium alloy, magnesium alloy, engineering plastic or carbon fiber composite material.

4. The auxiliary jigs and fixtures device for adapting multiple models of cube stars according to claim 2, wherein, The second adjustment assembly includes four third adjustment elements, wherein each second adjustment element is provided with two third adjustment elements; The third adjusting member is connected to the second adjusting member in a detachable manner or by a slide rail and slider locking method, thereby having a stroke that moves along the length direction.

5. The auxiliary jigs and fixtures device for adapting multiple models of cube stars as claimed in claim 4 wherein, The second adjustment component further includes a limiting member; the limiting member is disposed in the moving direction of the third adjustment component.

6. The auxiliary jigs and fixtures device for adapting multiple models of cube stars as claimed in claim 5 wherein, The cross-section of the third adjusting member and the limiting member is "L" shaped, including a horizontal arm and a vertical arm; wherein, the horizontal arm of the third adjusting member is connected to the second adjusting member, and the vertical arm is located on the outside; the horizontal arm of the limiting member is connected to the second adjusting member, and the vertical arm faces the third adjusting member, so as to form a limiting space for placing the cubesat.

7. The auxiliary jigs and fixtures device for adapting multiple models of cube stars as claimed in claim 6 wherein, The third adjusting member and the limiting member are made of rigid or semi-flexible materials.

8. The auxiliary tooling device for adapting to multiple types of CubeSats according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the third adjusting member and the limiting member are made of rigid materials, the surface in contact with the cube star is covered with flexible material.

9. The auxiliary jigs and fixtures device for adapting multiple sizes of cubic stars as claimed in any one of the claims 1 to 8 wherein, It also includes a base frame assembly; the first adjustment assembly is mounted on the base frame assembly via a support member.

10. The auxiliary jigs and fixtures device for adapting multiple models of cube stars as claimed in claim 9 wherein, A handle is provided on the bottom frame assembly along the width direction.

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