Automatic drilling and riveting assembly tool for aircraft panel

The modularly designed automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels solves the problems of low flexibility and large footprint in existing technologies, achieving stable positioning and efficient drilling and riveting operations, and improving the flexibility and stability of the assembly process.

CN224223236UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12XIAN QIANCHENG MASCH MFG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XIAN QIANCHENG MASCH MFG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the automatic drilling and riveting assembly tooling used in aircraft manufacturing has low flexibility and occupies a large area during modular assembly, making it difficult to assemble and disassemble according to requirements.

Method used

An automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels was designed, comprising components such as a tooling frame, slide rail, drilling and riveting frame, arc plate, clamping plate, insert plate, and vacuum suction cup. Through the slot connection between the insert plate and the arc plate, the support block and clamping post of the vacuum suction cup are rotated and inserted into the arc groove, realizing modular assembly and convenient disassembly, improving assembly flexibility and reducing the floor space.

Benefits of technology

It enables stable positioning of aircraft panels and efficient drilling and riveting operations, improves assembly flexibility, reduces floor space, and enhances the stability and convenience of the assembly process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an aircraft panel automatic drilling and riveting assembly tool which comprises a tool frame and sliding rails, the sliding rails are arranged in the middles of the two ends in the tool frame, a drilling and riveting frame is arranged between the inner sides of the sliding rails, arc-shaped plates are arranged on the edges of the two ends of the side, away from the tool frame, of the drilling and riveting frame, and clamping plates are arranged above and below the inner sides of the arc-shaped plates. Inserting plates are arranged on the outer sides of the clamping plates, clamping grooves are formed in the arc-shaped plates corresponding to the inserting plates, the inserting plates are connected with the corresponding clamping grooves in a clamped mode, stringer positioners are evenly arranged on the inner sides of the clamping plates, vacuum suction cups are arranged on the inner sides of the clamping plates between the stringer positioners, and inserting grooves are formed in the clamping plates corresponding to the vacuum suction cups. And the corresponding vacuum chucks are inserted into the slots. The drilling and riveting frame is assembled in a modularized mode, the assembling flexibility can be improved, the vacuum suction cup and the stringer positioner can be used in a matched mode in the assembling process, and the assembling process can be more stable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aircraft panel drilling and riveting assembly technology, specifically an automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels. Background Technology

[0002] Aircraft panels play a crucial role in the aircraft structure, mainly including the structural panels of the wings and fuselage. During the fabrication of aircraft panels, drilling and riveting assembly equipment is required to quickly position and fix the panels, facilitating efficient and high-quality subsequent automated drilling and riveting operations.

[0003] In the existing technology, general automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixtures are all integrated devices that cannot be modularly assembled and disassembled, which reduces their assembly flexibility. In addition, during assembly, the vacuum suction cup can be assembled and disassembled as needed, so that it can be better used in conjunction with the stringer positioner. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels, comprising a fixture frame and slide rails. Both ends of the bottom of the fixture frame are provided with legs, and slide rails are provided at the middle positions of both ends of the fixture frame. A drilling and riveting frame is provided between the inner sides of the slide rails. Arc-shaped plates are provided at both ends of the drilling and riveting frame away from the fixture frame. Clamping plates are provided above and below the inner sides of the arc-shaped plates. Inserting plates are provided on the outer sides of the clamping plates, and slots are provided within the corresponding arc-shaped plates. The inserting plates engage with the corresponding slots. Long stringer positioners are evenly distributed on the inner sides of the clamping plates, and the inner sides of the clamping plates between the long stringer positioners are provided with… The vacuum suction cup has support blocks at the middle positions on both sides, and locking posts at the middle positions of the support blocks away from the vacuum suction cup. Each locking plate corresponding to the vacuum suction cup has slots, and support grooves are provided on both sides of the slots corresponding to the support blocks. The slots are designed to connect with the corresponding vacuum suction cups, making the connection between the locking plate and the curved plate more secure. This assembly and splicing of the drilling and riveting frame, drilling and riveting machine connector, locking plate, and vacuum suction cup improves assembly flexibility and reduces floor space. During assembly, the vacuum suction cup and locking plate can be easily assembled, allowing the vacuum suction cup and stringer positioner to work together to position the wall panel, making the assembly process more stable.

[0006] Preferably, each slide rail is slidably connected to a sliding block, and the top of each sliding block is provided with a connecting block one. The top of the connecting block one is connected to a connecting block two by bolts, and one side of the connecting block two is connected to the corresponding side of the drilling and riveting frame, so that the outer side of the drilling and riveting frame is connected to the connecting block one through the connecting block two, which facilitates subsequent movement.

[0007] Preferably, the insert plate and the arc plate are provided with through grooves at the top and bottom, and each of the insert plate and the arc plate is provided with a post in the through groove. Both ends of the post are hinged with split connecting plates, and the connecting plates and the corresponding arc plates are provided with threaded holes in the middle position, so that the post can be inserted into the through groove, and the hinged connecting plates can be pried open to fit with the arc plate and the insert plate, which facilitates subsequent fixing.

[0008] Preferably, both the connecting plate and the corresponding arc-shaped plate have threaded holes with screws connected to them, and both ends of the screws are threaded with nuts, so that the screws can be screwed through the connecting plate and the corresponding arc-shaped plate, and the nuts are used to limit and fix their ends, thus fixing them.

[0009] Preferably, the carding post is provided with an arc-shaped groove in the clockwise direction of the corresponding carding plate, and the carding plate corresponding to the arc-shaped groove is provided with a rotating groove, so that when the vacuum suction cup rotates clockwise, the support block drives the carding post to rotate clockwise and lock into the arc-shaped groove.

[0010] Preferably, the middle position of the locking pin and the corresponding locking plate is provided with a threaded hole, and the threaded holes of the locking pin and the locking plate are connected by a fixing bolt through the thread, so that the fixing bolt is screwed through the corresponding threaded hole of the locking pin and the locking plate to connect and fix the locking pin and the locking plate.

[0011] Preferably, each of the vacuum suction cups has an adsorption tube at the middle position of one end, and the corresponding card plate of each adsorption tube has a tube groove.

[0012] Preferably, one end of the inner top of the drilling and riveting frame is connected to a drilling and riveting machine connector by bolts, and both sides of the bottom of the drilling and riveting frame are provided with movable wheels, so that the drilling and riveting machine can be connected to the drilling and riveting machine connector, which facilitates drilling and riveting, and the drilling and riveting frame can be moved by the movable wheels.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels allows for the assembly and connection of the insert plate on one side of the clamping plate into the slot of the arc-shaped plate. Then, the insert post can be inserted into the corresponding through slot, and the connecting plate can be pried open to fit against the surfaces of the arc-shaped plate and the clamping plate. The screw can be screwed through the corresponding threaded hole, and nuts can be screwed onto both ends of the screw. The insert plate and the arc-shaped plate can be assembled and connected. The drilling and riveting frame, drilling and riveting machine connector, clamping plate, and vacuum suction cup can be assembled and spliced, improving assembly flexibility and reducing floor space. During assembly, the support blocks on both sides of the vacuum suction cup can be aligned with the slots and grooves for insertion. Then, rotating the vacuum suction cup causes the support blocks to rotate and engage the clamping post in the arc-shaped groove. The fixing bolts can be screwed through the corresponding threaded holes of the clamping post and the clamping plate, facilitating convenient assembly. The vacuum suction cup and the stringer positioner work together to position the panel during assembly, making the assembly process more stable. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main cross-sectional structure of the card plate and vacuum suction cup of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner surface structure of the arc-shaped plate, insert plate, and connecting plate of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the inner surface structure of the card plate and slot of this utility model;

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Tooling frame; 2. Slide rail; 3. Drilling and riveting frame; 4. Connecting block one; 5. Connecting block two; 6. Sliding block; 7. Drilling and riveting machine connector; 8. Arc plate; 9. Clamping plate; 10. Long stringer positioner; 11. Vacuum suction cup; 12. Support block; 13. Adsorption tube; 14. Tube groove; 15. Insert plate; 16. Insert post; 17. Connecting plate; 18. Screw; 19. Slot; 20. Arc groove; 21. Clamping post. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-5This utility model provides an embodiment of an automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels, comprising a fixture frame 1 and a slide rail 2. Both ends of the bottom of the fixture frame 1 are provided with support legs, and the middle positions of both ends of the fixture frame 1 are provided with slide rails 2. A drilling and riveting frame 3 is provided between the inner sides of the slide rails 2. The two edges of the drilling and riveting frame 3 away from the fixture frame 1 are provided with arc-shaped plates 8, and the upper and lower inner sides of the arc-shaped plates 8 are provided with clamping plates 9. The outer sides of the clamping plates 9 are provided with insert plates 15, and the arc-shaped plates 8 corresponding to the insert plates 15 are... Each plate 15 is equipped with a slot, and the insert plate 15 is engaged with the corresponding slot. The insert plate 15 and the arc plate 8 are provided with through slots at the top and bottom. The insert plate 15 and the arc plate 8 are provided with insert pins 16 in the through slots. The two ends of the insert pin 16 are hinged with split connecting plates 17. The connecting plate 17 and the corresponding arc plate 8 are provided with threaded holes at the middle position. The threaded holes of the connecting plate 17 and the corresponding arc plate 8 are connected with screws 18 by threads. The two ends of the screws 18 are connected with nuts by threads.

[0022] In use, the insert plate 15 on one side of the card plate 9 can be inserted into the slot of the arc plate 8, and then the insert post 16 can be inserted into the corresponding through slot. The connecting plate 17 can be pried open and attached to the surface of the arc plate 8 and the card plate 9. After it is attached, the screw 18 can be screwed through the corresponding threaded hole and the nut can be screwed on both ends of the screw 18. The insert plate 15 and the arc plate 8 can be assembled and connected. The drilling and riveting frame 3, the drilling and riveting machine connector 7, the card plate 9 and the vacuum suction cup 11 can be assembled and spliced, which can improve the flexibility of assembly and reduce the floor space.

[0023] Long stringers 10 are evenly provided on the inner side of the card plate 9, and vacuum suction cups 11 are provided on the inner side of the card plate 9 between the long stringers 10. Support blocks 12 are provided at the middle position on both sides of the vacuum suction cup 11, and card posts 21 are provided at the middle position of the end of the support block 12 away from the vacuum suction cup 11. Slots 19 are provided on the card plate 9 corresponding to the vacuum suction cup 11, and support grooves are provided on both sides of the slot 19 corresponding to the support block 12. The slots 19 are inserted into the corresponding vacuum suction cup 11. The card posts 21 are provided with arc-shaped grooves 20 in the clockwise direction corresponding to the card plate 9, and the card plate 9 corresponding to the arc-shaped grooves 20 is provided with rotating grooves. Threaded holes are provided at the middle positions of the card posts 21 and the corresponding card plates 9, and fixing bolts are connected to the threaded holes of the card posts 21 and the card plates 9 by threads.

[0024] In use, the support blocks 12 on both sides of the vacuum suction cup 11 can be aligned with the slots 19 and the support grooves for insertion. Then, the vacuum suction cup 11 can be rotated so that the support blocks 12 drive the locking pins 21 to rotate and lock into the arc-shaped groove 20. When it rotates to the other end of the arc-shaped groove 20, the fixing bolts can be screwed through the corresponding threaded holes of the locking pins 21 and the locking plate 9 to fix them. After they are connected, the vacuum suction cup 11 and the stringer positioner 10 can cooperate to assemble and position the wall panel, which can make the assembly process more stable.

[0025] Sliding blocks 6 are slidably connected to the slide rail 2, and a connecting block 4 is provided on the top of the sliding block 6. A connecting block 5 is connected to the top of the connecting block 4 by bolts, and one side of the connecting block 5 is connected to the side of the corresponding drilling and riveting frame 3. A drilling and riveting machine connector 7 is connected to the top of the inner side of the drilling and riveting frame 3 by bolts, and both sides of the bottom of the drilling and riveting frame 3 are provided with moving wheels.

[0026] In use, the connecting block 2 5 on the outside of the drilling and riveting frame 3 can be connected to the connecting block 1 4 by bolts. When the sliding block 6 moves on the slide rail 2, it can drive the drilling and riveting frame 3 connected to the connecting block 1 4 and the connecting block 2 5 to move, and connect the drilling and riveting machine joint 7 to the drilling and riveting machine, which facilitates automatic drilling and riveting of the wall panel.

[0027] Each vacuum suction cup 11 has an adsorption tube 13 at the middle position of one end, and each suction tube 13 has a tube groove 14 in the corresponding card plate 9.

[0028] In use, the adsorption tube 13 can be connected to the external adsorption box through the tube groove 14, so that the vacuum suction cup 11 can produce an adsorption effect through the adsorption tube 13 and the adsorption box, and can adsorb it.

[0029] In this embodiment, the insert plate 15 on one side of the card plate 9 is inserted into the slot of the arc plate 8. Then, the insert post 16 is inserted into the corresponding through slot. The connecting plate 17 is then pried open to fit against the surfaces of the arc plate 8 and the card plate 9. After fitting, the screw 18 is screwed through the corresponding threaded hole, and nuts are screwed onto both ends of the screw 18 to assemble the insert plate 15 and the arc plate 8. Then, the support blocks 12 on both sides of the vacuum suction cup 11 are aligned with the slot 19 and the support groove and inserted. The vacuum suction cup 11 can be rotated to make the support blocks 12 drive the card post 21 to rotate and fit into the arc groove 20. When it rotates to the other end of the arc groove 20, the fixing bolt can be screwed through the corresponding threaded holes of the card post 21 and the card plate 9. It can be fixedly connected to it. After it is connected, the vacuum suction cup 11 can produce an adsorption effect through the adsorption tube 13 and the adsorption box. It can adsorb it and make the vacuum suction cup 11 and the stringer positioner 10 cooperate to assemble and position the wall panel, which can make the assembly process more stable. Then, the connecting block 2 5 on the outside of the drilling and riveting frame 3 is connected to the connecting block 1 4 by bolts. The drilling and riveting frame 3, the drilling and riveting machine joint 7, the clamping plate 9 and the vacuum suction cup 11 can be assembled and spliced, which can improve the flexibility of assembly and reduce the floor space. When it is in use, when the sliding block 6 moves on the slide rail 2, it can drive the drilling and riveting frame 3 connected to the connecting block 1 4 and the connecting block 2 5 to move, and connect the drilling and riveting machine joint 7 to the drilling and riveting machine, which is convenient for automatic drilling and riveting of the wall panel.

[0030] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0032] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0033] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels, characterized in that: The fixture includes a tooling frame (1) and a slide rail (2). Both ends of the bottom of the tooling frame (1) are provided with support legs, and the middle positions of both ends of the tooling frame (1) are provided with slide rails (2). A drilling and riveting frame (3) is provided between the inner sides of the slide rails (2). The two ends of the drilling and riveting frame (3) away from the tooling frame (1) are provided with arc-shaped plates (8). The upper and lower inner sides of the arc-shaped plates (8) are provided with clamping plates (9). The outer sides of the clamping plates (9) are provided with insert plates (15). The arc-shaped plates (8) corresponding to the insert plates (15) are provided with slots, and the insert plates (15) are engaged with the corresponding slots. The inner side of each card plate (9) is uniformly provided with stringer locators (10), and the inner side of each card plate (9) between the stringer locators (10) is provided with vacuum suction cups (11). The middle position of each side of the vacuum suction cup (11) is provided with a support block (12), and the middle position of the end of the support block (12) away from the vacuum suction cup (11) is provided with a locking post (21). The card plate (9) corresponding to the vacuum suction cup (11) is provided with a slot (19), and the position of the slot (19) corresponding to the support block (12) is provided with a support groove, and the slot (19) is inserted into the corresponding vacuum suction cup (11).

2. The automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each slide rail (2) is slidably connected to a sliding block (6), and the top of the sliding block (6) is provided with a connecting block one (4). The top of the connecting block one (4) is connected to a connecting block two (5) by bolts, and one side of the connecting block two (5) is connected to the side of the corresponding drilling and riveting frame (3).

3. The automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the upper and lower sides of the insert plate (15) and the arc plate (8) are provided with through grooves, and both the insert plate (15) and the arc plate (8) are provided with insert posts (16). Both ends of the insert posts (16) are hinged with split connecting plates (17), and both the connecting plates (17) and the corresponding arc plates (8) are provided with threaded holes in the middle position.

4. The automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the connecting plate (17) and the corresponding arc plate (8) have threaded holes with screws (18) connected by threads, and both ends of the screws (18) are connected with nuts by threads.

5. The automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The card post (21) is provided with an arc groove (20) in the clockwise direction of the card plate (9), and the card plate (9) corresponding to the arc groove (20) is provided with a rotating groove.

6. The automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the locking pin (21) and the corresponding locking plate (9) have threaded holes at their middle positions, and both the locking pin (21) and the locking plate (9) have fixing bolts connected by threads inside their threaded holes.

7. The automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vacuum suction cup (11) is provided with an adsorption tube (13) at the middle position of one end, and the card plate (9) corresponding to the adsorption tube (13) is provided with a tube groove (14).

8. The automatic drilling and riveting assembly fixture for aircraft panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the inner top of the drilling and riveting frame (3) is connected to the drilling and riveting machine connector (7) by bolts, and both sides of the bottom of the drilling and riveting frame (3) are provided with moving wheels.