Wide-body aircraft inlet service platform

By designing an adjustable-height maintenance platform for wide-body aircraft air intakes, the problem of existing platforms being unable to adapt to altitude variations of different aircraft models has been solved, enabling efficient and flexible maintenance operations and improving operational efficiency and safety.

CN224300786UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29BEDEK LINGYUN YICHANG AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENG CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEDEK LINGYUN YICHANG AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-22
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

During the maintenance of wide-body aircraft, the existing maintenance platform cannot flexibly adjust its altitude, resulting in low maintenance efficiency and high time and labor costs, and it cannot adapt to the altitude changes of different aircraft models.

Method used

A maintenance work platform was designed, comprising a platform base, outriggers, columns, lifting columns, and a top platform. It is equipped with components such as a lifting adjustment device, a ladder structure, tail wheels, and head wheels to enable the platform to move, adjust its height, and provide stable support, thereby enhancing its adaptability and flexibility.

Benefits of technology

It improved maintenance efficiency, reduced workload, enhanced the platform's adaptability and flexibility, and ensured the safety of the maintenance process.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN224300786U_ABST
    Figure CN224300786U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model provides wide -bodied aircraft air inlet channel overhauls work platform, including platform base, the head one end of platform base is fixed with the parallel arrangement's outer extension pole, the top of platform base is fixed with the stand, is installed with the inclined arrangement's cat ladder structure between stand and platform base, the inner side wall of stand is slidably installed with the lifting column through a plurality of guide wheels, is provided with the ladder pole between lifting column, the top of lifting column is fixed with the top platform, is fixed with the top frame between top platform and lifting column, is installed with the lifting adjusting device between top platform and platform base. This work platform can be used for aircraft air inlet channel overhauls, can conveniently integral removal to the position of need overhauls, and conveniently carries out the platform height's adjustment according to the overhauls height, to enhance the adaptability of use, has effectively improved the overhauls efficiency, has reduced the overhauls operation intensity.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of aircraft maintenance tools, specifically a working platform for the maintenance of wide-body aircraft air intakes. Background Technology

[0002] During the maintenance of wide-body aircraft, the internal air intakes of the engines need to be inspected. Due to their high altitude, scaffolding is usually required as a maintenance platform, making preparation time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in low maintenance efficiency. Furthermore, the height of the maintenance platform needs to be adjustable depending on the aircraft model, as fixed platforms cannot adequately accommodate changes in altitude. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a maintenance platform for wide-body aircraft air intakes. This platform can be used for the maintenance of aircraft air intakes, can be easily moved to the location where maintenance is needed, and can be easily adjusted in height according to the maintenance height to enhance adaptability, effectively improve maintenance efficiency, and reduce maintenance workload.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned technical features, the purpose of this utility model is as follows: a wide-body aircraft air intake maintenance platform, including a platform base, a parallel extended rod fixed to one end of the platform base, a column fixed to the top of the platform base, and an inclined ladder structure installed between the column and the platform base; a lifting column is slidably installed on the inner side wall of the column through multiple guide wheels, a ladder rod is provided between the lifting columns, a top platform is fixed to the top of the lifting column, a top frame is fixed between the top platform and the lifting column, and a lifting adjustment device is installed between the top platform and the platform base.

[0005] A diagonal reinforcing bar is fixed between the inner wall of the platform base and the extension rod.

[0006] Tail wheel assemblies are installed on both sides of the bottom end of the platform base. The tail wheel assembly includes a universal wheel frame installed at the bottom end of the platform base, and a tail wheel is installed on the universal wheel frame through a wheel axle bracket.

[0007] The head end of the extended rod is equipped with a head wheel via a head wheel bracket;

[0008] An auxiliary handle is fixed to the outer wall of the head of the extension rod.

[0009] The platform base is fixed with telescopic legs on both sides. The telescopic legs include fixed legs that are fixed to the outer wall of the platform base by connecting plates and bolts, and inner telescopic legs are installed inside the fixed legs.

[0010] The ladder structure includes a central platform fixed to the upper outer wall of the column, a first and a second inclined rod arranged in parallel between the bottom of the central platform and the platform base, multiple steps fixed between the first and the second inclined rod, a ladder railing fixed to the top of the second inclined rod, and a protective plate fixed between the first and the second inclined rod.

[0011] A traction rod is hinged to one side of the platform base via a tie rod mounting seat, and a pull ring is provided at the end of the traction rod.

[0012] A telescopic platform is slidably mounted on the bottom of the top platform via a slide groove;

[0013] Climbing handles are fixed to the upper outer wall of the rising bollard.

[0014] The lifting and adjusting device includes a reinforcing base fixed on the platform base, and a hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the top of the reinforcing base through a hydraulic cylinder hinge seat. The top of the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to the bottom of the top platform.

[0015] The lifting column is made of channel steel, and the U-shaped groove of the channel steel and the guide wheel form a sliding fit.

[0016] A pin locking mechanism is provided between the lifting column and the upright column. The pin locking mechanism includes a pin seat fixed on the outer wall of the upright column, a pin is installed on the pin seat, the pin engages with the pin hole on the pin plate, and the pin plate is fixed on the outer wall of the lifting column.

[0017] The pin holes are machined at equal intervals on the pin plate.

[0018] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The working platform of this utility model can be used for the maintenance of aircraft air intakes. It can be easily moved to the position where maintenance is required, and the platform height can be easily adjusted according to the maintenance height to enhance its adaptability, effectively improve maintenance efficiency, and reduce maintenance work intensity.

[0020] 2. The connection strength between the outrigger and the platform base is enhanced by the use of diagonal reinforcing bars.

[0021] 3. The tail wheel and head wheel mentioned above enable easy movement of the entire work platform, which facilitates subsequent movement of the platform to the required maintenance location, thus enhancing its flexibility of use.

[0022] 4. The aforementioned telescopic outriggers facilitate stable and reliable support for the entire platform.

[0023] 5. The ladder structure described above facilitates subsequent workers to ascend the steps to the middle platform, and thus to the top platform for maintenance work.

[0024] 6. The aforementioned traction rods facilitate subsequent traction and movement of the entire platform.

[0025] 7. The lifting and adjusting device described above can be used to adjust the height of the top platform.

[0026] 8. The aforementioned pin locking mechanism can be used to lock the height of the top platform after the height adjustment is completed, thereby ensuring the safety of subsequent operations. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a first-person perspective 3D view of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a two-dimensional view of the present invention from a second perspective.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the present invention from a third perspective.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a four-dimensional view of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a five-dimensional view of the present invention.

[0033] In the diagram: 1. Tail wheel; 2. Axle bracket; 3. Universal wheel frame; 4. Inner telescopic leg; 5. Fixed support leg; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Bolt; 8. First diagonal bar; 9. Second diagonal bar; 10. Outer extension bar; 11. Head wheel; 12. Head wheel frame; 13. Auxiliary handle; 14. Diagonal reinforcing bar; 15. Reinforcing base; 16. Hydraulic cylinder hinge seat; 17. Hydraulic cylinder; 18. Column; 19. Guide wheel; 20. Lifting column; 21. Piston rod; 22. Ladder rod; 23. Top frame; 24. Top platform; 25. Telescopic platform; 26. Climbing handle; 27. Middle platform; 28. Protective plate; 29. ​​Climbing ladder railing; 30. Pull ring; 31. Traction rod; 32. Pull rod mounting seat; 33. Step; 34. Platform base; 35. Pin seat; 36. Pin hole; 37. Insertion plate; 38. Slide groove; 39. Pin shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] Example 1:

[0036] See Figure 1-5A wide-body aircraft air intake maintenance platform includes a platform base 34. Parallel extended rods 10 are fixed to one end of the platform base 34. A column 18 is fixed to the top of the platform base 34. An inclined ladder structure is installed between the column 18 and the platform base 34. Lifting columns 20 are slidably mounted on the inner wall of the column 18 via multiple guide wheels 19. Ladder bars 22 are arranged between the lifting columns 20. A top platform 24 is fixed to the top of the lifting columns 20. A top frame 23 is fixed between the top platform 24 and the lifting columns 20. A lifting adjustment device is installed between the top platform 24 and the platform base 34. This utility model platform can be used for aircraft air intake maintenance. It can be easily moved to the location requiring maintenance and its height can be easily adjusted according to the maintenance height, enhancing its adaptability, effectively improving maintenance efficiency, and reducing maintenance workload. In practical use, the entire working platform is moved to the location of the aircraft engine's air intake. Then, the lifting and adjusting device is activated according to the height of the air intake. The height of the top platform 34 is adjusted by the lifting and adjusting device. The operators climb to the top platform 24 through the ladder structure and then carry out the corresponding maintenance work on the air intake.

[0037] Furthermore, a diagonal reinforcing rod 14 is fixed between the inner wall of the platform base 34 and the extension rod 10. The diagonal reinforcing rod 14 enhances the connection strength between the extension rod 10 and the platform base 34.

[0038] Furthermore, tail wheel assemblies are installed on both sides of the bottom end of the platform base 34. The tail wheel assembly includes a universal wheel frame 3 installed at the bottom end of the platform base 34, and a tail wheel 1 is installed on the universal wheel frame 3 via a wheel axle bracket 2; a head wheel 11 is installed on the bottom end of the head of the extension rod 10 via a head wheel frame 12. The tail wheel 1 and the head wheel 11 mentioned above enable the entire working platform to be moved easily, thereby facilitating the subsequent movement of the platform to the required maintenance position and enhancing its flexibility of use.

[0039] Furthermore, an auxiliary handle 13 is fixed to the outer wall of the head of the extension rod 10. The auxiliary handle 13 facilitates subsequent assisted handling and steering of the entire platform.

[0040] Furthermore, telescopic support legs are fixed on both sides of the platform base 34. Each telescopic support leg includes a fixed support leg 5 that is fixed to the outer wall of the platform base 34 via a connecting plate 6 and bolts 7. An inner telescopic support leg 4 is installed inside the fixed support leg 5. These telescopic support legs facilitate stable and reliable support for the entire platform.

[0041] Furthermore, the ladder structure includes a central platform 27 fixed to the upper outer wall of the column 18. A first diagonal bar 8 and a second diagonal bar 9 are fixed parallel to each other between the bottom of the central platform 27 and the platform base 34. Multiple steps 33 are fixed between the first diagonal bar 8 and the second diagonal bar 9. A ladder railing 29 is fixed to the top of the second diagonal bar 9. A protective plate 28 is fixed between the first diagonal bar 8 and the second diagonal bar 9. This ladder structure facilitates subsequent workers to ascend the steps 33 to the central platform 27, thereby facilitating their final access to the top platform 24 for maintenance work.

[0042] Furthermore, a traction rod 31 is hinged to one side of the platform base 34 via a tie rod mounting seat 32, and a pull ring 30 is provided at the end of the traction rod 31. The aforementioned traction rod 31 facilitates subsequent traction and movement of the entire platform.

[0043] Furthermore, a telescopic platform 25 is slidably mounted on the bottom of the top platform 24 via a slide groove 38; the telescopic platform 25 facilitates the extension of the length of the top platform 24, thereby facilitating its connection with the aircraft air intake.

[0044] Furthermore, a climbing handle 26 is fixed to the upper outer wall of the lifting column 20. The climbing handle 26 facilitates climbing by subsequent workers.

[0045] Furthermore, the lifting and adjusting device includes a reinforcing base 15 fixed to the platform base 34. A hydraulic cylinder 17 is hinged to the top of the reinforcing base 15 via a hydraulic cylinder hinge seat 16. The top end of the piston rod 21 of the hydraulic cylinder 17 is connected to the bottom end of the top platform 24. This lifting and adjusting device enables the lifting and adjusting of the top platform 24. During operation, when the top platform 24 needs to be lifted and adjusted, the piston rod 21 is driven by the hydraulic cylinder 17, which in turn drives the top platform 24 to lift and adjust.

[0046] Furthermore, the lifting column 20 is made of channel steel, and the U-shaped groove of the channel steel forms a sliding fit with the guide wheel 19. This fit between the U-shaped groove and the guide wheel 19 ensures that the lifting column 20 can smoothly rise and fall.

[0047] Furthermore, a pin locking mechanism is provided between the lifting column 20 and the upright column 18. The pin locking mechanism includes a pin seat 35 fixed to the outer wall of the upright column 18, on which a pin 39 is fitted. The pin 39 engages with a pin hole 36 on a pin plate 37, which is fixed to the outer wall of the lifting column 20. This pin locking mechanism allows for height locking of the top platform 24 after height adjustment, ensuring the safety of subsequent operations. Once height adjustment is complete, the pin 39 locks the lifting column 20 and the upright column 18 together.

[0048] Furthermore, the pin holes 36 are machined at equal intervals on the pin plate 37. These pin holes 36 enable multi-level locking at different heights.

[0049] The working process and principle of this utility model:

[0050] When the aircraft's air intake needs to be inspected, firstly, the entire inspection platform is moved to the location of the air intake to be inspected. Then, the height of the top platform 24 is adjusted according to the height of the air intake. When the top platform 24 needs to be raised or lowered, the piston rod 21 is driven by the hydraulic cylinder 17, and the piston rod 21 drives the top platform 24 to be raised or lowered. The operators climb to the top platform 24 through the ladder structure and then carry out the corresponding inspection and maintenance work on the air intake.

Claims

1. A maintenance platform for the air intake of a wide-body aircraft, characterized in that, The system includes a platform base (34), with a parallel extended rod (10) fixed at one end of the platform base (34), a column (18) fixed at the top of the platform base (34), and an inclined ladder structure installed between the column (18) and the platform base (34); a lifting column (20) is slidably installed on the inner side wall of the column (18) via multiple guide wheels (19), a ladder rod (22) is provided between the lifting columns (20), a top platform (24) is fixed at the top of the lifting column (20), a top frame (23) is fixed between the top platform (24) and the lifting column (20), and a lifting adjustment device is installed between the top platform (24) and the platform base (34).

2. The wide-body aircraft air intake maintenance platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inclined reinforcing bar (14) is fixed between the inner wall of the platform base (34) and the extension rod (10).

3. The wide-body aircraft air intake maintenance platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: Tail wheel assemblies are installed on both sides of the bottom end of the platform base (34). The tail wheel assembly includes a universal wheel frame (3) installed at the bottom end of the platform base (34). A tail wheel (1) is installed on the universal wheel frame (3) via a wheel axle bracket (2). The head end of the extension rod (10) is equipped with a head wheel (11) via a head wheel frame (12). An auxiliary handle (13) is fixed on the outer wall of the head of the extension rod (10).

4. The wide-body aircraft air intake maintenance platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The platform base (34) is fixed with telescopic legs on both sides. The telescopic legs include fixed legs (5) fixed to the outer wall of the platform base (34) by connecting plate (6) and bolts (7). The fixed legs (5) are equipped with inner telescopic legs (4).

5. The wide-body aircraft air intake maintenance platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ladder structure includes a central platform (27) fixed on the upper outer wall of the column (18), a first diagonal bar (8) and a second diagonal bar (9) arranged in parallel between the bottom of the central platform (27) and the platform base (34), a multi-level step (33) fixed between the first diagonal bar (8) and the second diagonal bar (9), a ladder railing (29) fixed at the top of the second diagonal bar (9), and a protective plate (28) fixed between the first diagonal bar (8) and the second diagonal bar (9).

6. The wide-body aircraft air intake maintenance platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the platform base (34) is hinged to a traction rod (31) via a tie rod mounting seat (32), and a pull ring (30) is provided at the end of the traction rod (31).

7. The wide-body aircraft air intake maintenance platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the top platform (24) is slidably fitted with a telescopic platform (25) via a slide groove (38); Climbing handles (26) are fixed on the upper outer wall of the lifting column (20).

8. The wide-body aircraft air intake maintenance platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting adjustment device includes a reinforcing base (15) fixed on the platform base (34). The top of the reinforcing base (15) is hinged to a hydraulic cylinder (17) via a hydraulic cylinder hinge seat (16). The top of the piston rod (21) of the hydraulic cylinder (17) is connected to the bottom of the top platform (24). The lifting column (20) is made of channel steel, and the U-shaped groove of the channel steel and the guide wheel (19) form a sliding fit.

9. The wide-body aircraft air intake maintenance platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pin locking mechanism is provided between the lifting column (20) and the column (18). The pin locking mechanism includes a pin seat (35) fixed on the outer wall of the column (18), a pin (39) is installed on the pin seat (35), the pin (39) cooperates with the pin hole (36) on the pin plate (37), and the pin plate (37) is fixed on the outer wall of the lifting column (20).

10. The wide-body aircraft air intake maintenance platform according to claim 9, characterized in that: The pin holes (36) are machined at equal intervals on the pin plate (37).