Stacked multi-star release mechanism adopting modular assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a stacked multi-star release mechanism adopting modular components, which is characterized by comprising a base (1), a separation seat (2), a T-shaped pressing rod (3), a pressing rod control block (4), a large pressing rod (5), a stacking column (6), a pressing cover (7), a hinge (8), a pressure spring A (9), a push rod component (10) and a pressing screw (11). The separation seat (2), the hinge (8) and the push rod assembly (10) are all modular assemblies, are simple in structure and easy to assemble and produce, and can be compatible with stacking columns in various forms.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a mechanism, and more particularly to a stacked multi-star release mechanism using modular components. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, commercial spaceflight has placed higher demands on reducing launch costs. SpaceX has adopted a stacked compression release device to improve the efficiency of payload delivery and reduce delivery costs. There are already modular stacked compression release device designs in China, such as CN202420191552.4. Based on this, this utility model develops a stacked multi-satellite release mechanism that is compatible with various stacking column forms, namely a stacked multi-satellite release mechanism using modular components. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a stacked multi-star release mechanism using modular components, thereby improving the production efficiency of multi-star release mechanisms.

[0004] A stacked multi-star release mechanism using modular components, characterized in that it includes a base, a separation seat, a T-shaped clamping rod, a clamping rod control block, a large clamping rod, a stacking column, a clamping cover, a hinge, a compression spring A, a push rod assembly, and a clamping screw;

[0005] The base is a columnar metal part with a cavity running vertically through the center, a horizontal and inclined pressing surface at the top, cuboid protrusions on the left and right sides of the column, a flange at the bottom of the base, reinforcing ribs between the outer wall of the base and the flange, a countersunk hole at the bottom of the cuboid protrusion, threaded holes at the four corners, a rectangular through hole communicating with the countersunk hole at the top, a threaded hole at the top, and a circular opening at the front.

[0006] The separation seat is a cuboid component with an electrical connector at the front, a flange at the bottom, and a pair of unlockable grippers at the top.

[0007] The T-shaped clamping rod is a "⊥" shaped metal part, with a vertical cylinder in the middle, a stud at the top, and a "⊥" shaped clamping surface at the bottom;

[0008] The clamping rod control block is a cylindrical part with a through hole in the center, a horizontal annular surface on the upper surface, a flange on one side of the bottom, and a horizontal top surface on the other side.

[0009] The large clamping rod is a rod-shaped component with threaded holes at both ends;

[0010] The stacked column is a columnar member with horizontal and inclined pressing surfaces on its upper and lower surfaces;

[0011] The clamping cover is a plate-shaped piece with horizontal and inclined clamping surfaces at the bottom and flanges on both sides;

[0012] The hinge is a mechanism with one rotating pair, which is composed of a fixed hinge and a rotating hinge, and the fixed hinge and the rotating hinge are respectively provided with mounting holes;

[0013] The compression spring A is a compression spring;

[0014] The push rod assembly is a mechanism with one sliding pair. It has a vertical cylindrical tube and a cylinder with clearance fit at the center. The cylinder can slide in the cylindrical tube. The bottom of the cylindrical tube has a disc and the top of the cylinder has a disc. A compression spring is provided between the two discs. The two ends of the compression spring abut against the discs. The bottom disc has a flange.

[0015] The clamping screw is a screw;

[0016] The separator is placed in the countersunk hole at the bottom of the cuboid protrusion of the base and fixed with screws. The mounting hole of the hinge fixing hinge is fixed with a set of threaded holes on the upper surface of the cuboid protrusion of the base by screws. The flange at the bottom of the push rod assembly is fixed with another set of threaded holes on the upper surface of the cuboid protrusion of the base by screws. The flange at the bottom of the clamping rod control block is fixed with the mounting hole of the hinge rotating hinge by screws. The cylinder of the T-shaped clamping rod passes through the circular hole in the center of the clamping rod control block. The compression spring A is sleeved on the cylinder of the T-shaped clamping rod, and the lower end face of the compression spring A abuts against the upper surface of the clamping rod control block. The stud at the top of the T-shaped clamping rod is screwed into the threaded hole at the lower end of the large clamping rod. The upper end face of spring A abuts against the lower end face of the large clamping rod. The flange of the clamping cover is fixed to the threaded hole at the other end of the large clamping rod through the clamping screw. The stacking column is placed on the base, and the clamping cover presses on the stacking column. The lower clamping surface of the stacking column mates with the upper clamping surface of the base. The upper clamping surface of the stacking column mates with the lower clamping surface of the clamping cover. The horizontal top surface on one side of the clamping rod control block presses on the top disc of the push rod assembly. The claw of the separation seat holds the "⊥" shaped clamping surface at the lower end of the T-shaped clamping rod. The separation seat, T-shaped clamping rod, clamping rod control block, large clamping rod, hinge, spring A, push rod assembly, and clamping screw are arranged in a mirror symmetrical manner relative to the central axis of the base.

[0017] The cross-sectional shape of the large clamping rod perpendicular to the axis at both ends is polygonal, and a polygonal groove matching the shape of the large clamping rod is provided below the through hole of the clamping cover flange.

[0018] The large clamping rod can be formed by connecting multiple sub-clamping rods in series, and the stacked column can be formed by connecting multiple sub-stacked columns in series. The number of columns connected in series can be any natural number greater than or equal to 1.

[0019] The advantages of this utility model are:

[0020] This utility model adopts a modular component stacked multi-star release mechanism, which has a large operating space during assembly and is simple to assemble.

[0021] This utility model adopts a stacked multi-star release mechanism with modular components, which has a simple structure. The separation seat, hinge, and unfolding top block are all modular components, resulting in high production efficiency.

[0022] This utility model employs a modular, stacked multi-star release mechanism with low coupling between the unlocking mechanism and the stacked columns, making it compatible with various stacked columns of different shapes. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Fig. 1 A diagram showing the locked state of a stacked multi-star release mechanism using modular components;

[0024] Fig. 2 Partial view of the unlocked state of a stacked multi-star release mechanism using modular components;

[0025] Fig. 3 Partial view of a stacked multi-star release mechanism using modular components in the locked state;

[0026] Fig. 4 A cross-sectional view of the base of a stacked multi-star release mechanism employing modular components in a locked state;

[0027] Fig. 5 A cross-sectional view of the unlocked state of a stacked multi-star release mechanism base employing modular components;

[0028] Fig. 6 A cross-sectional view of a stacked multi-star release mechanism clamping cap employing modular components; Detailed Implementation

[0029] like Figs. 1-6 As shown, a stacked multi-star release mechanism using modular components is characterized by comprising a base 1, a separation seat 2, a T-shaped clamping rod 3, a clamping rod control block 4, a large clamping rod 5, a stacking column 6, a clamping cover 7, a hinge 8, a compression spring A9, a push rod assembly 10, and a clamping screw 11.

[0030] The base 1 is a columnar metal part with a cavity running vertically through the center, a horizontal and inclined pressing surface at the top, cuboid protrusions on the left and right sides of the column, a flange at the bottom of the base 1, reinforcing ribs between the outer wall of the base 1 and the flange, a countersunk hole at the bottom of the cuboid protrusion, threaded holes at the four corners, a rectangular through hole communicating with the countersunk hole at the top, a threaded hole at the top, and a circular opening at the front.

[0031] The separation seat 2 is a cuboid structure with an electrical connector at the front, a flange at the bottom, and a pair of unlockable grippers at the top.

[0032] The T-shaped clamping rod 3 is a "⊥" shaped metal part, with a vertical cylinder in the middle, a stud at the top, and a "⊥" shaped clamping surface at the bottom;

[0033] The clamping rod control block 4 is a cylindrical part with a through hole in the center, a horizontal annular surface on the upper surface, a flange on one side of the bottom, and a horizontal top surface on the other side.

[0034] The large clamping rod 5 is a rod-shaped component with threaded holes at both ends;

[0035] The stacked column 6 is a columnar member with horizontal and inclined pressing surfaces on its upper and lower surfaces;

[0036] The clamping cover 7 is a plate-shaped piece with horizontal and inclined clamping surfaces at the bottom and flanges on both sides;

[0037] The hinge 8 is a mechanism with one rotating pair, which is composed of a fixed hinge and a rotating hinge, and the fixed hinge and the rotating hinge are respectively provided with mounting holes;

[0038] The compression spring A9 is a compression spring;

[0039] The push rod assembly 10 is a mechanism with a sliding pair. It has a vertical cylindrical tube and a cylinder with clearance fit at the center. The cylinder can slide in the cylindrical tube. The bottom of the cylindrical tube has a disc and the top of the cylinder has a disc. A compression spring is provided between the two discs. The two ends of the compression spring abut against the discs. The bottom disc has a flange.

[0040] The clamping screw 11 is a screw;

[0041] Separator 2 is placed in the countersunk hole at the bottom of the cuboid protrusion of base 1 and fixed with screws. The mounting hole of hinge 8 is fixed with a set of threaded holes on the upper surface of the cuboid protrusion of base 1 by screws. The flange at the bottom of push rod assembly 10 is fixed with another set of threaded holes on the upper surface of the cuboid protrusion of base 1 by screws. The bottom flange of clamping rod control block 4 is fixed with the mounting hole of hinge 8 by screws. The cylinder of T-shaped clamping rod 3 passes through the circular hole in the center of clamping rod control block 4. Compression spring A9 is sleeved on the cylinder of T-shaped clamping rod 3. The lower end face of compression spring A9 abuts against the upper surface of clamping rod control block 4. The stud at the top of T-shaped clamping rod 3 is screwed into the threaded hole at the lower end of large clamping rod 5. The upper end face of compression spring A9... The flange of the clamping cover 7 is fixed to the threaded hole at the other end of the large clamping rod 5 by the clamping screw 11. The stacking column 6 is placed on the base 1, and the clamping cover 7 is pressed on the stacking column 6. The lower clamping surface of the stacking column 6 is engaged with the upper clamping surface of the base 1, and the upper clamping surface of the stacking column 6 is engaged with the lower clamping surface of the clamping cover 7. The horizontal top surface of one side of the clamping rod control block 4 is pressed on the top disc of the push rod assembly 10. The claw of the separation seat 2 holds the "⊥" shaped clamping surface at the lower end of the T-shaped clamping rod 3. The separation seat 2, the T-shaped clamping rod 3, the clamping rod control block 4, the large clamping rod 5, the hinge 8, the compression spring A9, the push rod assembly 10, and the clamping screw 11 are arranged symmetrically in mirror image with respect to the central axis of the base 1.

[0042] The cross-sectional shape of the large clamping rod 5 perpendicular to the axis at both ends is polygonal, and a polygonal groove matching the shape of the large clamping rod 5 is provided below the flange through hole of the clamping cover 7.

[0043] The large clamping rod 5 can be formed by connecting multiple sub-clamping rods in series, and the stacked column 6 can be formed by connecting multiple sub-stacked columns in series. The number of columns connected in series can be any natural number greater than or equal to 1.

[0044] Work process

[0045] like Figs. 1-6 As shown, when the gripper of the separation seat 2 is unlocked, the longitudinal constraint on the T-shaped clamping rod 3 is released, and the clamping cover 7, the large clamping rod 5, and the T-shaped clamping rod 3 move upward under the thrust of the compression spring A9. At the same time, the horizontal top surface on one side of the clamping rod control block 4 is pushed by the push rod assembly 10. The clamping rod control block 4 drives the clamping cover 7, the large clamping rod 5, and the T-shaped clamping rod 3 to rotate around the hinge point of the hinge 8, and the constraint on the stacking column 6 is released.

Claims

1. A stacked multi-star release mechanism employing modular components, characterized in that, Includes base (1), separation seat (2), T-shaped clamping rod (3), clamping rod control block (4), large clamping rod (5), stacking column (6), clamping cover (7), hinge (8), compression spring A (9), push rod assembly (10), and clamping screw (11); The base (1) is a columnar metal part with a cavity running through the center, a horizontal and inclined pressing surface at the top, a cuboid protrusion on the left and right sides of the column, a flange at the bottom of the base (1), a reinforcing rib between the outer wall of the base (1) and the flange, a countersunk hole at the bottom of the cuboid protrusion, threaded holes at the four corners, a rectangular through hole communicating with the countersunk hole at the top, a threaded hole at the top, and a circular opening at the front. The separation seat (2) is a cuboid structure with an electrical connector at the front, a flange at the bottom, and a pair of unlockable grippers at the top; The T-shaped clamping rod (3) is a "⊥" shaped metal part, with a vertical cylinder in the middle, a stud at the top, and a "⊥" shaped clamping surface at the bottom; The clamping rod control block (4) is a cylindrical part with a through hole in the center, a horizontal annular surface on the upper surface, a flange on one side of the bottom, and a horizontal top surface on the other side. The large clamping rod (5) is a rod-shaped member with threaded holes at both ends; The stacked column (6) is a columnar member with horizontal and inclined pressing surfaces on its upper and lower surfaces; The clamping cover (7) is a plate-shaped piece with horizontal and inclined clamping surfaces at the bottom and flanges on both sides; The hinge (8) is a mechanism with one rotating pair, which is composed of a fixed hinge and a rotating hinge, and the fixed hinge and the rotating hinge are respectively provided with mounting holes; The compression spring A (9) is a compression spring; The push rod assembly (10) is a mechanism with a sliding pair. A vertical circular tube and a cylinder with clearance fit are provided in the center. The cylinder can slide in the circular tube. A disc is provided at the bottom of the circular tube and a disc is provided at the top of the cylinder. A compression spring is provided between the two discs. The two ends of the compression spring abut against the disc. A flange is provided on the bottom disc. The clamping screw (11) is a screw; The separating seat (2) is placed in the countersunk hole at the bottom of the cuboid protrusion of the base (1) and fixed by screws. The mounting hole of the hinge (8) is fixed to a set of threaded holes on the upper surface of the cuboid protrusion of the base (1) by screws. The flange at the bottom of the push rod assembly (10) is fixed to another set of threaded holes on the upper surface of the cuboid protrusion of the base (1) by screws. The bottom flange of the clamping rod control block (4) is fixed to the mounting hole of the hinge (8) by screws. The cylinder of the T-shaped clamping rod (3) passes through the circular hole in the center of the clamping rod control block (4). The compression spring A (9) is sleeved on the cylinder of the T-shaped clamping rod (3). The lower end face of the compression spring A (9) abuts against the upper surface of the clamping rod control block (4). The stud at the top of the T-shaped clamping rod (3) is screwed into the threaded hole at the lower end of the large clamping rod (5). The upper end face of the compression spring A (9) abuts against the large clamping rod (5). The flange of the clamping cover (7) is fixed to the threaded hole at the other end of the large clamping rod (5) by the clamping screw (11). The stacking column (6) is placed on the base (1), and the clamping cover (7) is pressed on the stacking column (6). The lower clamping surface of the stacking column (6) is engaged with the upper clamping surface of the base (1). The upper clamping surface of the stacking column (6) is engaged with the lower clamping surface of the clamping cover (7). The horizontal top surface of one side of the clamping rod control block (4) is pressed on the top disc of the push rod assembly (10). The claw of the separation seat (2) holds the "⊥" shaped clamping surface at the lower end of the T-shaped clamping rod (3). The separation seat (2), T-shaped clamping rod (3), clamping rod control block (4), large clamping rod (5), hinge (8), spring A (9), push rod assembly (10), and clamping screw (11) are arranged symmetrically in mirror image to the central axis of the base (1).

2. The stacked multi-star release mechanism using modular components according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-sectional shape of the large clamping rod (5) perpendicular to the axis at both ends is polygonal, and a polygonal groove matching the shape of the two ends of the large clamping rod (5) is provided below the flange through hole of the clamping cover (7).

3. A stacked multi-star release mechanism using modular components according to claim 1, characterized in that, The large clamping rod (5) can be formed by connecting multiple sub-clamping rods in series, and the stacked column (6) can be formed by connecting multiple sub-stacked columns in series. The number of columns connected in series can be any natural number greater than or equal to 1.

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