Modular helicopter simulation cockpit
The modular design of the helicopter simulator cockpit solves the problems of low manufacturing efficiency and high rework rate caused by the non-modularization of instruments and display interfaces in existing technologies, thereby improving manufacturing efficiency and training effectiveness.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY AVIATION COLLEGE
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of helicopter simulation equipment, specifically relating to a modular helicopter simulation cockpit. Background Technology
[0002] A flight simulator is a machine used to simulate the flight of an aircraft; it is a complex device with comprehensive functions. For example, devices simulating the flight of helicopters, missiles, satellites, and spacecraft can all be called flight simulators. Helicopters are heavier-than-air aircraft that use an aircraft engine to drive a rotor for lift and propulsion. They can take off and land vertically in the atmosphere, hover, and perform controlled flight such as forward and backward flight and U-turns. To train pilots in flight skills and flying habits, helicopter simulators typically include a one-to-one simulated cockpit and a motion platform, capable of simulating the aerial environment according to flight conditions and making the simulated cockpit move accordingly.
[0003] In existing technologies, the interior of a simulated cockpit is equipped with many instruments and display interfaces. Generally, individual instruments and display interfaces are arranged in combination at the front of the cockpit. This does not adopt a modular design, resulting in low efficiency in the production and installation of individual instruments and operating buttons, and is prone to confusion, leading to problems such as misassembly and rework. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular helicopter simulator cockpit to solve the aforementioned problems in the prior art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a modular helicopter simulator cockpit, comprising a cockpit base, a seat mechanism, a first viewing mechanism, a second viewing mechanism, a third viewing mechanism, a front virtual display and control instrument mechanism, a left virtual display and control instrument mechanism, a right virtual display and control instrument mechanism, a collective pitch mechanism, a cyclic lever mechanism, a foot pedal mechanism, and a control host. The seat mechanism, first viewing mechanism, second viewing mechanism, third viewing mechanism, front virtual display and control instrument mechanism, left virtual display and control instrument mechanism, right virtual display and control instrument mechanism, collective pitch mechanism, cyclic lever mechanism, and... The foot pedal mechanisms are all connected to the control host; the seat mechanism is mounted on the cockpit base platform, the first viewing mechanism is located directly in front of the seat mechanism, and the second and third viewing mechanisms are respectively inclinedly arranged on both sides of the first viewing mechanism; the front virtual display and control instrument mechanism is located between the first viewing mechanism and the seat mechanism and is located directly in front of the seat mechanism, the left virtual display and control instrument mechanism is located to the left of the front virtual display and control instrument mechanism and is located to the left front of the seat mechanism, and the right virtual display and control instrument mechanism is located to the right of the front virtual display and control instrument mechanism and is located to the right front of the seat mechanism.
[0006] As an optional embodiment of the above technical solution, the collective pitch rod mechanism includes a collective pitch rod body, a collective pitch rod main shaft, a collective pitch rod bearing mounting base, a collective pitch rod damping mechanism, and a collective pitch rod absolute encoder. The collective pitch rod body is connected to the collective pitch rod main shaft, the collective pitch rod main shaft is rotatably mounted on the collective pitch rod bearing mounting base, and both the collective pitch rod damping mechanism and the collective pitch rod absolute encoder are connected to the collective pitch rod main shaft.
[0007] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, the cycle lever mechanism includes a cycle lever head handle, a cycle lever body, a cycle lever main shaft, a cycle lever bearing mounting base, and a variable torque motor. One end of the cycle lever body is connected to the cycle lever head handle, and the other end of the cycle lever body is connected to the cycle lever main shaft. The cycle lever main shaft is rotatably mounted on the cycle lever bearing mounting base, and variable torque motors are provided at both ends of the cycle lever main shaft.
[0008] As an optional embodiment of the above technical solution, the pedal mechanism includes a pedal, a pedal damping mechanism, a pedal absolute encoder, a braking mechanism, a pedal main shaft, and a pedal bearing mounting seat. The pedal is connected to the pedal main shaft, the pedal main shaft is rotatably mounted on the pedal bearing mounting seat, and the pedal damping mechanism, the pedal absolute encoder, and the braking mechanism are all connected to the pedal main shaft.
[0009] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, the first viewing mechanism includes a first display screen, which is disposed directly in front of the seat mechanism.
[0010] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, the second viewing mechanism includes a second display screen, which is disposed in front of the left side of the seat mechanism.
[0011] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, the third viewing mechanism includes a third display screen, which is located at the right front of the seat mechanism.
[0012] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, a display screen mounting bracket is provided on the cockpit base platform, and the first display screen, the second display screen and the third display screen are all fixed on the display screen mounting bracket.
[0013] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, the front virtual display and control instrument mechanism includes a touchable front virtual pointer module, a touchable front virtual knob instrument module, and a front touchable virtual display and control module.
[0014] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, the left virtual display and control instrument mechanism includes a touchable left virtual pointer module, a touchable left virtual knob instrument module, and a left touchable virtual display and control module.
[0015] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, the right virtual display and control instrument mechanism includes a touchable right virtual pointer module, a touchable right virtual knob instrument module, and a right touchable virtual display and control module.
[0016] As an optional implementation of the above technical solution, the cockpit base platform has an internal accommodating space, and the control host is located inside the accommodating space.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0018] This invention adopts a modular disassembly and assembly method, which can effectively improve the manufacturing efficiency of helicopter simulators, reduce transportation costs, lower rework rates, and make the whole unit mobile and easy to deploy. The helicopter simulator can be used for squad tactical training, which can effectively help pilots train and improve their flying skills. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a helicopter simulation cockpit in one embodiment of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a helicopter simulated cockpit in one embodiment of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the visual interface mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front virtual display and control instrument mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the left virtual display and control instrument mechanism in one embodiment of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the right virtual display and control instrument mechanism in one embodiment of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the collective pitch lever mechanism in one embodiment of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the periodic lever mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the foot pedal mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] In the diagram: 1-Cockpit base platform; 2-Seat mechanism; 3-First view mechanism; 4-Second view mechanism; 5-Third view mechanism; 6-Front virtual display and control instrument mechanism; 7-Left virtual display and control instrument mechanism; 8-Right virtual display and control instrument mechanism; 9-Collision pitch mechanism; 10-Cycle lever mechanism; 11-Foot pedal mechanism; 12-Collision pitch lever body; 13-Collision pitch lever spindle; 14-Collision pitch lever bearing mounting seat; 15-Collision pitch lever damping mechanism; 16- 17 - Absolute encoder for collective pitch bar; 18 - Periodic bar head handle; 19 - Periodic bar body; 20 - Periodic bar spindle; 21 - Periodic bar bearing mount; 22 - Variable torque motor; 23 - Foot pedal; 24 - Foot pedal damping mechanism; 25 - Braking mechanism; 26 - Foot pedal spindle; 27 - Foot pedal bearing mount; 28 - First display screen; 29 - Second display screen; 30 - Third display screen; 31 - Display screen mounting bracket. Detailed Implementation
[0029] like Figures 1-9 As shown, this embodiment provides a modular helicopter simulator cockpit, including a cockpit base 1, a seat mechanism 2, a first viewing mechanism 3, a second viewing mechanism 4, a third viewing mechanism 5, a front virtual display and control instrument mechanism 6, a left virtual display and control instrument mechanism 7, a right virtual display and control instrument mechanism 8, a collective pitch lever mechanism 9, a cycle lever mechanism 10, a foot pedal mechanism 11, and a control host. The seat mechanism 2, the first viewing mechanism 3, the second viewing mechanism 4, the third viewing mechanism 5, the front virtual display and control instrument mechanism 6, the left virtual display and control instrument mechanism 7, the right virtual display and control instrument mechanism 8, the collective pitch lever mechanism 9, the cycle lever mechanism 10, and the foot pedal mechanism 11 are all connected to the control host.
[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the seat mechanism 2 is mounted on the cockpit base platform 1, as... Figure 3 As shown, the first viewing mechanism 3 is located directly in front of the seat mechanism 2, and the second viewing mechanism 4 and the third viewing mechanism 5 are respectively inclinedly arranged on both sides of the first viewing mechanism 3; the front virtual display and control instrument mechanism 6 is located between the first viewing mechanism 3 and the seat mechanism 2 and is located directly in front of the seat mechanism 2, the left virtual display and control instrument mechanism 7 is located to the left of the front virtual display and control instrument mechanism 6 and is located to the left front of the seat mechanism 2, and the right virtual display and control instrument mechanism 8 is located to the right of the front virtual display and control instrument mechanism 6 and is located to the right front of the seat mechanism 2.
[0031] This invention adopts a modular disassembly and assembly method, which can effectively improve the manufacturing efficiency of helicopter simulators, reduce transportation costs, lower rework rates, and make the whole unit mobile and easy to deploy. The helicopter simulator can be used for squad tactical training, which can effectively help pilots train and improve their flying skills.
[0032] In one specific embodiment, the cockpit base 1 has an internal storage space, and the control host is housed within this space. This invention employs a modular design, facilitating transportation, assembly, and maintenance. The design of storing the control host within the internal storage space of the cockpit base 1 reduces the overall volume of the helicopter simulator cockpit, saves on cabinet equipment used for storing the control host, and also facilitates the overall relocation of the helicopter simulator cockpit.
[0033] like Figure 7 As shown, in one specific embodiment, the collective pitch lever mechanism 9 includes a collective pitch lever body 12, a collective pitch lever main shaft 13, a collective pitch lever bearing mounting base 14, a collective pitch lever damping mechanism 15, and a collective pitch lever absolute encoder 16. The collective pitch lever body 12 is connected to the collective pitch lever main shaft 13, which is rotatably mounted on the collective pitch lever bearing mounting base 14. Both the collective pitch lever damping mechanism 15 and the collective pitch lever absolute encoder 16 are connected to the collective pitch lever main shaft 13. The collective pitch lever mechanism 9 is mounted on the cockpit base platform 1. The collective pitch lever mechanism 9 uses a simulation component to realize its function, and its appearance and operation are consistent with the airborne component. It is internally equipped with a collective pitch lever absolute encoder 16 for data acquisition, which can collect the displacement of the collective pitch lever mechanism 9 in real time and provide numerical values for the system's heading position. The collective pitch lever mechanism 9 mainly consists of a collective pitch lever body 12, a collective pitch lever main shaft 13, a collective pitch lever bearing mounting base 14, a collective pitch lever damping mechanism 15, a collective pitch lever absolute encoder 16, and a counterweight assembly. The counterweight assembly can adjust the initial position of the collective pitch lever body 12. Operation method: Pull up the collective pitch lever body 12, adjust the counterweight assembly, and the counterweight assembly will support the entire collective pitch lever body 12 upwards. Adjusting the counterweight assembly at this time will adjust the initial position of the collective pitch lever body 12, thus completing the adjustment.
[0034] like Figure 8 As shown, the cycle lever mechanism 10 includes a cycle lever head handle 17, a cycle lever body 18, a cycle lever main shaft 19, a cycle lever bearing mounting base 20, and a variable torque motor 21. One end of the cycle lever body 18 is connected to the cycle lever head handle 17, and the other end is connected to the cycle lever main shaft 19. The cycle lever main shaft 19 is rotatably mounted on the cycle lever bearing mounting base 20, and variable torque motors 21 are installed at both ends of the cycle lever main shaft 19. The cycle lever mechanism 10 is mounted on the cockpit base platform 1. The cycle lever mechanism 10 uses a simulation component to realize its function, and its appearance and operation are consistent with the real machine. The cycle lever mechanism 10 is mainly composed of the cycle lever head handle 17, the cycle lever body 18, the cycle lever main shaft 19, the cycle lever bearing mounting base 20, and the variable torque motor 21. Various airborne component switches are installed on the cycle lever head handle 17. The switch signal cable is connected to the socket on the lower panel through the internal channel of the bend tube, and the switch function is simulated through the data acquisition system. The cycle rod spindle 19 can rotate around the pitch direction, and the variable torque motor 21 is connected to the cycle rod spindle 19 to feed the force back to the cycle rod head handle 17.
[0035] like Figure 9As shown, the pedal mechanism 11 includes a pedal 22, a pedal damping mechanism 23, a pedal absolute encoder 24, a braking mechanism 25, a pedal spindle 26, and a pedal bearing mounting seat 27. The pedal 22 is connected to the pedal spindle 26, which is rotatably mounted on the pedal bearing mounting seat 27. The pedal damping mechanism 23, the pedal absolute encoder 24, and the braking mechanism 25 are all connected to the pedal spindle 26. The pedal mechanism 11 is mounted on the cockpit base 1. The pedal mechanism 11 uses a simulation component to realize its function, and its appearance and operation are consistent with the airborne component. It contains the pedal damping mechanism 23 and the pedal absolute encoder 24. The pedal absolute encoder 24 can collect the movement angle of the pedal spindle 26 in real time, providing the system with engine power values.
[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, specifically, the first viewing mechanism 3 includes a first display screen 28, which is positioned directly in front of the seat mechanism 2. The second viewing mechanism 4 includes a second display screen 29, which is positioned to the left front of the seat mechanism 2. The third viewing mechanism 5 includes a third display screen 30, which is positioned to the right front of the seat mechanism 2. Preferably, a display screen mounting bracket 31 is provided on the cockpit base 1, and the first display screen 28, the second display screen 29, and the third display screen 30 are all fixed on the display screen mounting bracket 31.
[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, the front virtual display and control instrument mechanism 6 includes a touch-sensitive front virtual pointer module, a touch-sensitive front virtual rotary instrument module, and a front touch-sensitive virtual display and control module. Figure 5 As shown, the left-side virtual display and control instrument mechanism 7 includes a touch-sensitive left-side virtual pointer module, a touch-sensitive left-side virtual rotary instrument module, and a left-side touch-sensitive virtual display and control module. Figure 6 As shown, the right virtual display and control instrument mechanism 8 includes a touch-sensitive right virtual pointer module, a touch-sensitive right virtual rotary instrument module, and a right touch-sensitive virtual display and control module. The front virtual display and control instrument mechanism 6, the left virtual display and control instrument mechanism 7, and the right virtual display and control instrument mechanism 8 are all modularly combined from touch-screen simulated pointers, rotary instruments, and display and control interfaces. The touch-screen simulated pointers and rotary instruments include various specific pointers and rotary virtual instruments, such as pressure gauges and oxygen gauges. The display and control interface includes various specific virtual display and control instrument interfaces, such as flight trajectory displays and seatbelt reminder displays. These can be configured according to the needs of different aircraft models, thereby achieving different combinations and generating a simulated cockpit for specific flight missions in real time.
[0038] In this utility model, the cockpit base platform 1, seat mechanism 2, first viewing mechanism 3, second viewing mechanism 4, third viewing mechanism 5, front virtual display and control instrument mechanism 6, left virtual display and control instrument mechanism 7, right virtual display and control instrument mechanism 8, collective pitch mechanism 9, cycle lever mechanism 10, foot pedal mechanism 11, and control host are all modular structures. Among them, the first viewing mechanism 3, the second viewing mechanism 4, and the third viewing mechanism 5 can be integrated into a single viewing interface mechanism. The display screen mounting bracket 31 is pre-formed, and then the first display screen 28, the second display screen 29, and the third display screen 30 are combined and arranged according to the design of a helicopter simulated cockpit to obtain the viewing interface mechanism.
[0039] When manufacturing a general-purpose helicopter simulator cockpit, the cockpit base 1, seat mechanism 2, visual interface mechanism, front virtual display and control instrument mechanism 6, left virtual display and control instrument mechanism 7, right virtual display and control instrument mechanism 8, collective pitch mechanism 9, cycle lever mechanism 10, foot pedal mechanism 11, and control host are manufactured separately. Finally, they are assembled in a modular fashion. This improves the manufacturing efficiency of the general-purpose helicopter simulator cockpit, reduces the rework rate, and makes the manufacturing of the general-purpose helicopter simulator cockpit simple and quick.
[0040] In this description of the utility model, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. They can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model. Furthermore, the specific features and structures described in the embodiments are included in at least one implementation method. Those skilled in the art can combine features from different implementation methods without contradiction. The scope of protection of this utility model is not limited to the specific implementation methods described above. Based on the basic technical concept of this utility model, implementation methods that can be conceived by those skilled in the art without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A modular helicopter simulator cockpit, characterized in that, The system includes a cockpit base (1), a seat mechanism (2), a first viewing mechanism (3), a second viewing mechanism (4), a third viewing mechanism (5), a front virtual display and control instrument mechanism (6), a left virtual display and control instrument mechanism (7), a right virtual display and control instrument mechanism (8), a collective pitch mechanism (9), a cycle lever mechanism (10), a foot pedal mechanism (11), and a control host. The seat mechanism (2), the first viewing mechanism (3), the second viewing mechanism (4), the third viewing mechanism (5), the front virtual display and control instrument mechanism (6), the left virtual display and control instrument mechanism (7), the right virtual display and control instrument mechanism (8), the collective pitch mechanism (9), the cycle lever mechanism (10), and the foot pedal mechanism (11) are all connected to the control host. The seat mechanism (2) is mounted on the cockpit base platform (1). The first viewing mechanism (3) is located in front of the seat mechanism (2). The second viewing mechanism (4) and the third viewing mechanism (5) are respectively tilted on both sides of the first viewing mechanism (3). The front virtual display and control instrument mechanism (6) is located between the first viewing mechanism (3) and the seat mechanism (2) and is located in front of the seat mechanism (2). The left virtual display and control instrument mechanism (7) is located on the left side of the front virtual display and control instrument mechanism (6) and is located in front of the left side of the seat mechanism (2). The right virtual display and control instrument mechanism (8) is located on the right side of the front virtual display and control instrument mechanism (6) and is located in front of the right side of the seat mechanism (2).
2. The modular helicopter simulator cockpit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collective pitch rod mechanism (9) includes a collective pitch rod body (12), a collective pitch rod main shaft (13), a collective pitch rod bearing mounting seat (14), a collective pitch rod damping mechanism (15), and a collective pitch rod absolute encoder (16). The collective pitch rod body (12) is connected to the collective pitch rod main shaft (13), and the collective pitch rod main shaft (13) is rotatably mounted on the collective pitch rod bearing mounting seat (14). The collective pitch rod damping mechanism (15) and the collective pitch rod absolute encoder (16) are both connected to the collective pitch rod main shaft (13).
3. The modular helicopter simulator cockpit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cycle rod mechanism (10) includes a cycle rod head handle (17), a cycle rod body (18), a cycle rod main shaft (19), a cycle rod bearing mounting seat (20), and a variable torque motor (21). One end of the cycle rod body (18) is connected to the cycle rod head handle (17), and the other end of the cycle rod body (18) is connected to the cycle rod main shaft (19). The cycle rod main shaft (19) is rotatably mounted on the cycle rod bearing mounting seat (20), and a variable torque motor (21) is provided at both ends of the cycle rod main shaft (19).
4. The modular helicopter simulator cockpit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pedal mechanism (11) includes a pedal (22), a pedal damping mechanism (23), a pedal absolute encoder (24), a braking mechanism (25), a pedal spindle (26), and a pedal bearing mounting seat (27). The pedal (22) is connected to the pedal spindle (26), and the pedal spindle (26) is rotatably mounted on the pedal bearing mounting seat (27). The pedal damping mechanism (23), the pedal absolute encoder (24), and the braking mechanism (25) are all connected to the pedal spindle (26).
5. The modular helicopter simulator cockpit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first viewing mechanism (3) includes a first display screen (28), which is located in front of the seat mechanism (2); the second viewing mechanism (4) includes a second display screen (29), which is located in front of the seat mechanism (2) to the left; the third viewing mechanism (5) includes a third display screen (30), which is located in front of the seat mechanism (2) to the right.
6. The modular helicopter simulator cockpit according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cockpit base (1) is provided with a display screen mounting bracket (31), and the first display screen (28), the second display screen (29) and the third display screen (30) are all fixed on the display screen mounting bracket (31).
7. The modular helicopter simulator cockpit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front virtual display and control instrument mechanism (6) includes a touchable front virtual pointer module, a touchable front virtual knob instrument module, and a front touchable virtual display and control module.
8. The modular helicopter simulator cockpit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The left virtual display and control instrument mechanism (7) includes a touchable left virtual pointer module, a touchable left virtual knob instrument module, and a left touchable virtual display and control module.
9. The modular helicopter simulator cockpit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The right virtual display and control instrument mechanism (8) includes a touchable right virtual pointer module, a touchable right virtual knob instrument module, and a right touchable virtual display and control module.
10. The modular helicopter simulator cockpit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cockpit base (1) has an internal storage space, and the control host is located inside the storage space.