Unmanned aerial vehicle arm aluminum part positioning tooling fixture

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of drone fuselage forming, and in particular to a positioning fixture for aluminum parts of drone arms. The fixture includes a mold-closing assembly, which comprises a fixing plate and a positioning block. The socket aluminum part includes a connecting ring and a plug-in ring. The plug-in ring is used to connect to the drone arm. One side of the positioning block is detachably connected to the plug-in ring, and the connection method between the two is unique. The other side of the positioning block is detachably inserted into the fixing plate. The fixing plate has openings corresponding to positioning screw holes. The fixing direction of the socket aluminum part in the channel is determined by adjusting the direction of the positioning block when it is inserted into the fixing plate. This utility model achieves the fixing and positioning of the socket aluminum part on the female mold by setting up the mold-closing assembly, uses the connection between the fixing plate and the female mold to erect the socket aluminum part, and uses the insertion direction of the positioning block on the fixing plate to determine the fixing direction of the socket aluminum part on the female mold, thus achieving universality of the equipment for socket aluminum parts with different fixing directions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone fuselage forming, and in particular to a positioning fixture for aluminum parts of drone arms. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of mass-producing drone fuselages, a male mold with the same shape as the fuselage is first used to create a female mold. Then, the fuselage shell is made by casting the internal cavity of the female mold. Because the sockets of the drone arms need to be installed according to the movement direction of the drone arms, the aluminum socket parts for fixing the drone arms need to be manually installed and fixed to the fuselage shell by plugging them in to obtain the finished fuselage. The plugging installation method makes the aluminum socket parts of the drone arms prone to loosening. If the aluminum socket parts are connected to the fuselage shell as a whole during the fuselage shell forming process, it will be difficult to accurately position the socket direction. Therefore, a positioning tooling fixture is needed for the integral molding of the aluminum socket parts of the drone arms and the fuselage shell. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide a positioning fixture for aluminum parts of UAV arms, which has the advantages of high precision in manufacturing body holes, stable fixing of socket aluminum parts, and high versatility.

[0004] This utility model provides a positioning fixture for aluminum parts of a drone arm, which is used to fix the socket aluminum parts on a female mold to achieve the one-piece molding of the drone shell. The fixture includes a mold closing assembly. The female mold is provided with a shell molding cavity for filling the drone shell molding material. The side wall of the shell molding cavity has a channel for fixing the socket aluminum parts, and positioning screw holes are provided around the channel.

[0005] The mold assembly includes a fixed plate and a positioning block. The socket aluminum component includes a connecting ring and a plug ring, which are coaxially connected. The connecting ring is used to insert into the channel and connect to the housing molding material. The plug ring is used to connect to the drone arm. One side of the positioning block is detachably connected to the plug ring, and the connection method between the two is unique. The other side of the positioning block is detachably inserted into the fixed plate. The fixed plate has an opening corresponding to the positioning screw hole. The fixing direction of the socket aluminum component in the channel is determined by adjusting the direction of the positioning block when it is inserted into the fixed plate.

[0006] Furthermore, the inner longitudinal section of the plug ring is a rounded rectangle, and the shape of one side of the positioning block corresponds to the inner longitudinal section of the plug ring; the other side of the positioning block is a column with a square longitudinal section, and the fixing plate is provided with a channel for the column to be inserted.

[0007] Furthermore, a pad is provided on the side of the fixed plate near the female mold, and two of these pads are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the positioning block to determine the insertion depth of the connecting ring in the channel.

[0008] Furthermore, the tooling fixture also includes a male mold assembly for making the female mold. The female mold includes an upper mold and a lower mold. The upper mold and the lower mold are connected vertically to form a shell forming cavity for filling the shell forming material of the drone. The upper mold and the lower mold have a channel for fixing the socket aluminum parts at the connection point.

[0009] The male mold assembly includes a fuselage male mold, a mold closing baffle, and a positioning pin. The fuselage male mold has the same shape as the drone's shell. The side ring of the fuselage male mold is provided with a mold separating baffle that separates the upper mold and the lower mold, and an inner column that forms a channel. The inner column is provided with a positioning groove along the axial direction. One side of the positioning pin passes through the mold closing baffle and fits into the positioning groove. The mold closing baffle is provided with a pre-embedded nut that can form a positioning screw hole on the female mold.

[0010] Furthermore, the inner ring of the connector ring is provided with a connecting plate, on which a plug for transmitting signals from the drone arm is detachably fixed.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] This invention achieves the fixing and positioning of the socket aluminum parts on the female mold by setting up a mold clamping assembly. The socket aluminum parts are erected by connecting the fixing plate to the female mold. The fixing direction of the positioning block on the fixing plate determines the fixing direction of the socket aluminum parts on the female mold. This makes the equipment universal for socket aluminum parts with different fixing directions, improves the applicability of the tool, and only requires changing the size of the positioning block when the size of the socket aluminum parts changes, reducing the overall tooling update and lowering production costs.

[0013] This invention uses a positioning groove on the male mold to cooperate with a positioning pin to determine the fixed position of the mold closing baffle. A pre-embedded nut on the mold closing baffle is used to form the positioning screw hole on the female mold. The mold closing baffle and the positioning pin are detachable and replaceable, which improves the overall application range. This invention achieves precise position determination and precise hole determination through various positioning blocks and positioning pins. The socket aluminum parts are integrally formed with the body shell to improve the connection strength between the two.

[0014] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0015] Undoubtedly, such and other objects of this invention will become more apparent after the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which are illustrated in various accompanying drawings and illustrations.

[0016] To make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, one or more preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0018] In the accompanying drawings, the same parts use the same reference numerals, and the drawings are schematic and not necessarily drawn to actual scale.

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only one or more embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on such drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the female mold in the separated state;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the mold assembly from one perspective;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mold clamping assembly from another perspective.

[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the mold assembly structure.

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between the positioning block and the socket aluminum component;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the male mold assembly in its separated state;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Top view in the current state;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the mold closing baffle from one perspective.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the aluminum components of the socket.

[0029] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0030] 1. Female mold;

[0031] 11. Channel; 12. Positioning screw hole;

[0032] 2. Mold assembly;

[0033] 21. Fixing plate; 211. Opening; 212. Channel; 22. Positioning block; 23. Pad;

[0034] 3. Aluminum fittings for sockets;

[0035] 31. Connecting ring; 32. Plug ring; 321. Connecting plate; 322. Plug;

[0036] 4. Male mold assembly;

[0037] 41. Male mold of the machine body; 42. Mold closing baffle; 421. Embedded nut; 43. Positioning pin; 44. Mold parting baffle; 45. Inner column; 451. Positioning groove. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for explaining the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0039] This utility model is based on the molding process of a drone fuselage. First, a positive mold is carved according to the drone fuselage. Then, a negative mold 1 is printed on the surface of the positive mold by covering it with negative mold 1 material. Next, the socket aluminum part 3 is connected to the negative mold 1. Finally, the fuselage molding material is covered inside the negative mold 1 to complete the one-piece molding of the fuselage. (Refer to...) Figure 1-9 This utility model provides a positioning fixture for aluminum parts of a drone arm, which is used to fix the socket aluminum part 3 onto the female mold 1 to achieve one-piece molding of the drone shell. The female mold 1 is provided with a shell molding cavity for filling the drone shell molding material. The side wall of the shell molding cavity has a channel 11 for fixing the socket aluminum part 3, and positioning screw holes 12 are provided around the channel 11. The specific structure of the female mold 1 includes an upper mold and a lower mold. The upper mold and the lower mold are connected to form a shell forming cavity for filling the shell forming material of the drone. The upper mold and the lower mold have a channel 11 for fixing the socket aluminum part 3 at the connection. At this time, the aluminum part positioning fixture includes a male mold assembly 4 for making the female mold 1. The male mold assembly 4 includes a fuselage male mold 41, a mold closing baffle 42 and a positioning pin 43. The fuselage male mold 41 has the same shape as the drone shell. The side ring of the fuselage male mold 41 is provided with a mold separating baffle 44 that separates the upper mold and the lower mold and an inner column 45 that forms the channel 11. The inner column 45 is provided with a positioning groove 451 along the axial direction. One side of the positioning pin 43 passes through the mold closing baffle 42 and fits into the positioning groove 451. The mold closing baffle 42 is provided with a pre-embedded nut 421 for forming the positioning screw hole 12 on the female mold 1. At this time, the mold closing baffle 42 and the mold separating baffle 44 work together on the surface of the male mold 41 of the machine body to form a barrier that allows the female mold 1 to be formed, and the pre-embedded nut 421 provides a model for the forming of the positioning screw hole 12.

[0040] The socket aluminum part 3 includes a connecting ring 31 and a plug ring 32. The connecting ring 31 and the plug ring 32 are coaxially connected. The connecting ring 31 is used to insert into the channel 11 and connect to the housing molding material. The plug ring 32 is used to connect to the drone arm. The inner ring of the plug ring 32 is provided with a connecting plate 321. The plug 322 for signal transmission of the drone arm is detachably fixed on the connecting plate 321. After the socket aluminum part 3 is integrally formed with the body housing, the plug 322 is fixed on the connecting plate 321.

[0041] To fix the aluminum socket part 3 on the surface of the negative mold 1 after printing, the aluminum part positioning fixture also includes a mold closing assembly 2. The mold closing assembly 2 includes a fixing plate 21 and a positioning block 22. One side of the positioning block 22 is detachably connected to the insertion ring 32, and the connection method between the two is unique. Specifically, the inner longitudinal section of the insertion ring 32 is a rounded rectangle, which can be a pair of rounded rectangles with arc-shaped sides. The shape of one side of the positioning block 22 corresponds to the inner circle of the insertion ring 32. The other side of the positioning block 22 is a column with a square longitudinal section. The fixing plate 21 is provided with a channel 212 for the column to be inserted. The square body determines that the positioning block 22 can only be adjusted in a 90° direction on the fixing plate 21. At this time, the position of the aluminum socket part 3 can also only be adjusted in a 90° direction, which improves the adjustment accuracy. The other side of the positioning block 22 can be detachably inserted into the fixing plate 21. The fixing plate 21 has an opening 211 corresponding to the positioning screw hole 12. The opening 211 is aligned with the positioning screw hole 12, and the fixing plate 21 and the female mold 1 are fixed together with the bolt. The fixing direction of the socket aluminum part 3 in the channel 11 is determined by adjusting the direction of the positioning block 22 when it is inserted into the fixing plate 21.

[0042] In order to determine the insertion depth of the connecting ring 31 in the channel 11, a pad 23 is provided on the side of the fixing plate 21 near the female mold 1, and two pads 23 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the positioning block 22.

[0043] Working principle: When printing the female mold 1, the mold closing baffle 42 is selected according to the position of the positioning screw hole 12. Then, the positioning pin 43 is made to pass through the mold closing baffle 42 and fit into the positioning groove 451. At this time, the female mold 1 material is covered on the surface of the male mold 41 of the machine body to obtain the female mold 1 with the positioning screw hole 12. Then, one side of the positioning block 22 is fitted into the socket aluminum part 3. According to the fixing direction of the socket aluminum part 3, the other side of the positioning block 22 is connected to the fixing plate 21. Then, the fixing plate 21 is connected to the female mold 1. Finally, the machine shell molding material is covered inside the female mold 1 to obtain the machine shell with the socket aluminum part 3. Finally, the plug 322 is connected to the connecting plate 321.

[0044] It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the specific processing steps or materials disclosed herein, but should be extended to equivalent substitutions of such features as understood by those skilled in the art. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.

[0045] The term "embodiment" in this specification refers to a specific feature or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment that is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, phrases or "embodiments" appearing in various places throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0046] Furthermore, the described features or characteristics may be incorporated into one or more embodiments in any other suitable manner. In the above description, specific details, such as thickness, quantity, etc., are provided to provide a comprehensive understanding of embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented without the aforementioned one or more specific details or may be implemented using other methods, components, materials, etc.

Claims

1. A positioning fixture for aluminum parts of a drone arm, used to fix the socket aluminum parts onto a female mold to achieve one-piece molding of the drone shell, characterized in that... The system includes a mold assembly. The female mold has a shell molding cavity for filling with UAV shell molding material. The side wall of the shell molding cavity has a channel for fixing the socket aluminum parts, and positioning screw holes are provided around the channel. The mold assembly includes a fixed plate and a positioning block. The socket aluminum component includes a connecting ring and a plug ring, which are coaxially connected. The connecting ring is used to insert into the channel and connect to the housing molding material. The plug ring is used to connect to the drone arm. One side of the positioning block is detachably connected to the plug ring, and the connection method between the two is unique. The other side of the positioning block is detachably inserted into the fixed plate. The fixed plate has an opening corresponding to the positioning screw hole. The fixing direction of the socket aluminum component in the channel is determined by adjusting the direction of the positioning block when it is inserted into the fixed plate.

2. The positioning fixture for aluminum parts of the UAV arm according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner longitudinal section of the plug ring is a rounded rectangle, and the shape of one side of the positioning block corresponds to the inner longitudinal section of the plug ring; the other side of the positioning block is a column with a square longitudinal section, and the fixing plate is provided with a channel for the column to be inserted.

3. The positioning fixture for the aluminum parts of the UAV arm according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that, A pad is provided on the side of the fixed plate near the female mold. Two pads are respectively located on the left and right sides of the positioning block to determine the insertion depth of the connecting ring in the channel.

4. The positioning fixture for aluminum parts of the UAV arm according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a male mold assembly for making a female mold, the female mold including an upper mold and a lower mold, the upper mold and the lower mold being connected to form a shell forming cavity for filling the shell forming material of the drone shell, and the upper mold and the lower mold having a channel for fixing the socket aluminum parts at the connection point; The male mold assembly includes a fuselage male mold, a mold closing baffle, and a positioning pin. The fuselage male mold has the same shape as the drone's shell. The side ring of the fuselage male mold is provided with a mold separating baffle that separates the upper mold and the lower mold, and an inner column that forms a channel. The inner column is provided with a positioning groove along the axial direction. One side of the positioning pin passes through the mold closing baffle and fits into the positioning groove. The mold closing baffle is provided with a pre-embedded nut that can form a positioning screw hole on the female mold.

5. The positioning fixture for aluminum parts of the UAV arm according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner ring of the connector is equipped with a connecting plate, on which a plug for transmitting signals from the drone arm is detachably fixed.

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