A satellite assembly teaching aid
The satellite assembly teaching aid, which uses mortise and tenon joints, solves the problems of inconvenient disassembly and assembly and insufficient structural reproduction of existing satellite science teaching aids. It enables the disassembly and assembly of satellite components and the display of their actual structure, thereby improving the science popularization effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI ASES SPACEFLIGHT TECH LTD CO
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of satellite science popularization, and in particular relates to a satellite assembly teaching aid. Background Technology
[0002] Satellite science education is an important part of aerospace science popularization. Currently, satellite science education tools on the market have the following problems:
[0003] 1. Most of them are integrally molded structures that cannot be disassembled and assembled, making it difficult for trainees to understand the composition and connection relationships of the various components of a satellite;
[0004] 2. The satellite failed to accurately reproduce the typical structures of the main body, solar panels, antennas, and sensors, thus limiting its educational value.
[0005] To facilitate popular science education about satellites, an assembly learning kit was designed based on Shanghai's first science education satellite. It demonstrates the main structure and functions of a common remote sensing satellite and can be simulated by assembling building blocks, allowing users to learn about satellite science during the assembly process. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a satellite assembly teaching aid that demonstrates the main structural functions of a science satellite, which is simulated by assembling building blocks, allowing students to learn about satellite science during the assembly process.
[0007] To address the problems of inconvenient disassembly and assembly, and the inability to intuitively demonstrate the actual structure and assembly logic of satellites in existing satellite science education tools, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:
[0008] A satellite assembly teaching aid includes: a satellite body, a solar panel, a ground-penetrating camera, a data transmission antenna, a UHF uplink antenna, a UHF downlink antenna, and a star sensor;
[0009] The satellite body has a solar panel attached to each of its top two sides, the front of the satellite body has a ground-penetrating camera, a data transmission antenna, a UHF uplink antenna and a UHF downlink antenna attached, and the back of the satellite body has a star sensor attached.
[0010] The satellite body, solar panel, ground-penetrating camera, data transmission antenna, UHF uplink antenna, UHF downlink antenna, and star sensor are made of wood and assembled using mortise and tenon joints.
[0011] According to one embodiment of the present utility model, the satellite body includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface, a back surface, a left side surface, and a right side surface, and each surface is spliced and fixed by a mortise and tenon structure;
[0012] Tenons are provided next to the tenons at the top of the left and right sides for installing the first connector; the first connector is used to connect the solar panel to the side of the satellite body.
[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first connector includes a connector body, the end of the connector body that connects to the mortise is provided with a first tenon facing upward, the end of the connector body is provided with a first groove forming a second tenon; a through hole is provided at the end opposite to the end of the connector body, the through hole being used to insert a third tenon of the solar panel.
[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the end of the solar panel connected to the first connector has a second groove laterally formed, so that the end forms a third tenon; the third tenon matches the through hole.
[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a second connector is added to the second groove. The second connector is used to reinforce the connection between the solar panel and the first connector, and at the same time connect the solar panel to the top surface of the satellite body.
[0016] According to one embodiment of the present utility model, the second connector includes a U-shaped member and an L-shaped member. The opening of the U-shaped member faces the top side edge of the satellite body, and the lower side of the U-shaped member, the end away from the opening, is fixedly connected to the L-shaped member.
[0017] The L-shaped component is inserted into the second groove, the horizontal part of the L-shaped component is attached to the lower surface of the solar panel, and the opening of the U-shaped component is inserted into the top side edge of the satellite body.
[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the data transmission antenna is spliced in the center of the upper half of the front of the satellite body, and a ground-penetrating camera is spliced on each side of the data transmission antenna; the UHF uplink antenna and the UHF downlink antenna are spliced in the lower half of the front.
[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the star sensor is spliced on the lower back of the satellite body, and the star sensor includes two symmetrically arranged first star sensor and second star sensor.
[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the star sensor is fixedly connected to the back of the satellite body using a third connector;
[0021] The third connector includes a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, a third connecting plate, and a fourth connecting plate. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are perpendicularly inserted to form the carrier of the star sensor. A circular hole is formed on the first connecting plate for connecting the star sensor.
[0022] The third and fourth connecting plates are inserted into both sides of the carrier, forming a semi-enclosed structure.
[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a fourth tenon is provided at the unconnected ends of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, which is embedded in the mortise on the back of the satellite body.
[0024] Because of the adoption of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages and positive effects compared with the prior art:
[0025] The satellite assembly teaching aid in one embodiment of this utility model includes: a satellite body, a solar panel, a ground-penetrating camera, a data transmission antenna, a UHF uplink antenna, a UHF downlink antenna, and a star sensor. A solar panel is assembled on each of the top two sides of the satellite body; the ground-penetrating camera, data transmission antenna, UHF uplink antenna, and UHF downlink antenna are assembled on the front of the satellite body; and the star sensor is assembled on the back of the satellite body. The satellite body, solar panel, ground-penetrating camera, data transmission antenna, UHF uplink antenna, UHF downlink antenna, and star sensor are made of wood and assembled using mortise and tenon joints. This demonstrates the main functional structure of a science popularization satellite, which can be simulated through modular assembly, allowing students to learn about satellite science during the assembly process. All materials are environmentally friendly, facilitating quick assembly by students. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the satellite assembly teaching aid in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a satellite assembly teaching aid according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the front of the satellite body in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the back of the satellite body in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the back of the satellite body in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0032] 1: Solar panel; 11: Third tenon; 2: Satellite body; 21: Top surface; 22: Bottom surface; 23: Front; 24: Back; 25: Left side; 26: Right side; 27: Mortise; 3: Ground penetrating camera; 4: Data transmission antenna; 5: UHF uplink antenna; 6: UHF downlink antenna; 7: Star sensor; 8: First connector; 81: Connector; 82: First tenon; 83: Second tenon; 84: Through hole; 9: Second connector; 91: U-shaped piece; 92: L-shaped piece; 10: Third connector; 101: First connecting plate; 102: Second connecting plate; 103: Third connecting plate; 104: Fourth connecting plate; 105: Fourth tenon; 106: Fifth tenon. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The present invention provides a satellite assembly teaching aid in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The advantages and features of the present invention will become clearer from the following description and claims.
[0034] This embodiment provides a satellite assembly teaching aid; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The satellite assembly teaching aid includes: satellite body 2, solar panel 1, ground-penetrating camera 3, data transmission antenna 4, UHF uplink antenna 5, UHF downlink antenna 6, and star sensor 7; wherein, a solar panel 1 is spliced on each of the top two sides of the satellite body 2, the ground-penetrating camera 3, data transmission antenna 4, UHF uplink antenna 5 and UHF downlink antenna 6 are spliced on the front of the satellite body 2, and the star sensor 7 is spliced on the back of the satellite body 2.
[0035] The satellite body 2, solar panel 1, ground-penetrating camera 3, data transmission antenna 4, UHF uplink antenna 5, UHF downlink antenna 6, and star sensor 7 are made of wood and are assembled using mortise and tenon joints without glue.
[0036] This satellite assembly teaching aid demonstrates the main functional structure of a science satellite, which can be simulated by piecing together building blocks. This allows students to learn about satellite science while assembling the satellite, and all materials are environmentally friendly, making it easy for students to assemble quickly.
[0037] For details, please refer to Figure 2 The satellite body 2 includes a top surface 21, a bottom surface 22, a front surface 23, a back surface 24, a left side surface 25, and a right side surface 26, all of which are joined and fixed using a mortise and tenon structure. A mortise 27 is provided next to the tenon at the top of the left side surface 25 and the right side surface 26 for inserting and installing a first connector 8; this first connector 8 is used to connect the solar panel 1 to the side of the satellite body 2.
[0038] The first connector 8 includes a connector 81. The end of the connector 81 that connects to the mortise 27 is provided with a first tenon 82 facing upwards, and a first groove is provided at the lower end to form a second tenon 83. A through hole 84 is provided at the end opposite to the end, and the through hole 84 is used to insert the third tenon 11 of the solar panel 1.
[0039] The end of the solar panel 1 connected to the first connector 8 has a second groove opened laterally, so that the end forms a third tenon 11; the third tenon 11 matches the through hole 84.
[0040] Furthermore, a second connector 9 is added within the second groove. This second connector 9 serves to reinforce the connection between the solar panel and the first connector, while also connecting the solar panel to the top surface of the satellite body. Specifically, the second connector 9 includes a U-shaped member 91 and an L-shaped member 92. The opening of the U-shaped member 91 faces the top edge of the satellite body, and the lower end of the U-shaped member 91, away from the opening, is fixedly connected to the vertical part of the L-shaped member 92. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 After the L-shaped part 92 is inserted into the second groove, the horizontal part of the L-shaped part is attached to the lower surface of the solar panel 1, and the opening of the U-shaped part 91 is inserted into the top side edge of the satellite body.
[0041] Please refer to Figure 3 The upper half of the front 23 of the satellite body 2 is spliced with a data transmission antenna 4, and a ground-penetrating camera 3 is spliced on each side of the data transmission antenna 4; the lower half of the front 23 is spliced with a UHF uplink antenna 5 and a UHF downlink antenna 6.
[0042] Specifically, in this embodiment, a cylindrical device is used to simulate a ground-penetrating camera 3, with the ends of the two cameras 3 embedded in circular holes opened on the front side 23. A well-shaped component with gradually decreasing diameter is used to simulate a data transmission antenna 4, with the smaller diameter end of the data transmission antenna 4 spliced and fixed to the front side 23. Rounded-corner square components with holes to be opened are used to simulate a UHF uplink antenna 5 and a UHF downlink antenna 6. The difference between the UHF uplink antenna 5 and the UHF downlink antenna 6 is the number of holes; the one with more holes is the UHF uplink antenna 5.
[0043] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The satellite body 2 has a star sensor 7 attached to the lower part of its back 24. The star sensor 7 includes two symmetrically arranged first star sensor and second star sensor.
[0044] Specifically, the star sensor 7 is fixed to the back 24 of the satellite body using a third connector 10. The third connector 10 includes a first connecting plate 101, a second connecting plate 102, a third connecting plate 103, and a fourth connecting plate 104. The first connecting plate 101 and the second connecting plate 102 are perpendicularly inserted to form the carrier of the star sensor; a circular hole is formed on the first connecting plate 101 for connecting the star sensor. The third connecting plate 103 and the fourth connecting plate 104 are inserted into both sides of the carrier, forming a semi-enclosed structure. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 In this embodiment, a cylindrical simulated star sensor 7 is used. The end of the star sensor 7 is inserted into the circular hole of the first connecting plate 101. The unconnected ends of the first connecting plate 101 and the second connecting plate 102 are provided with a fourth tenon 105. The unconnected ends of the third connecting plate and the fourth connecting plate are provided with a fifth tenon 106. The satellite body back 24 is fixedly connected through the fourth tenon 105 and the fifth tenon 106.
[0045] In summary, the satellite assembly teaching aid provided in this embodiment demonstrates the main functional structure of a science satellite, which can be simulated by assembling building blocks. This allows students to learn about satellite science during the assembly process, and all materials are environmentally friendly, making it convenient for students to assemble quickly.
[0046] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Even if various changes are made to the present invention, if these changes fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, they shall still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A satellite assembly teaching aid, characterized in that, include: Satellite body, solar panels, ground-penetrating camera, data transmission antenna, UHF uplink antenna, UHF downlink antenna, star sensor; The satellite body has a solar panel attached to each of its top two sides, the front of the satellite body has a ground-penetrating camera, a data transmission antenna, a UHF uplink antenna and a UHF downlink antenna attached, and the back of the satellite body has a star sensor attached. The satellite body, solar panel, ground-penetrating camera, data transmission antenna, UHF uplink antenna, UHF downlink antenna, and star sensor are made of wood and assembled using mortise and tenon joints.
2. The satellite assembly teaching aid as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The satellite body includes a top surface, bottom surface, front surface, back surface, left side surface, and right side surface, and each surface is spliced and fixed using a mortise and tenon structure; Tenons are provided next to the tenons at the top of the left and right sides for installing the first connector; the first connector is used to connect the solar panel to the side of the satellite body.
3. The satellite assembly teaching aid as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first connector includes a connector body, with a first tenon at the end of the connector body that connects to the mortise and a first groove at the lower end to form a second tenon; and a through hole at the end opposite to the first end for inserting a third tenon of the solar panel.
4. The satellite assembly teaching aid as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The end of the solar panel connected to the first connector has a second groove laterally formed, so that the end forms a third tenon; the third tenon matches the through hole.
5. The satellite assembly teaching aid as described in claim 4, characterized in that, A second connector is added to the second groove. The second connector is used to reinforce the connection between the solar panel and the first connector, and at the same time connect the solar panel to the top surface of the satellite body.
6. The satellite assembly teaching aid as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The second connector includes a U-shaped component and an L-shaped component. The opening of the U-shaped component faces the top side edge of the satellite body, and the lower side of the U-shaped component, away from the opening, is fixedly connected to the L-shaped component. The L-shaped component is inserted into the second groove, the horizontal part of the L-shaped component is attached to the lower surface of the solar panel, and the opening of the U-shaped component is inserted into the top side edge of the satellite body.
7. The satellite assembly teaching aid as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The data transmission antenna is spliced in the center of the upper half of the front of the satellite body, and a ground-penetrating camera is spliced on each side of the data transmission antenna; the UHF uplink antenna and UHF downlink antenna are spliced in the lower half of the front.
8. The satellite assembly teaching aid as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The star sensor is attached to the lower back of the satellite body. The star sensor includes two symmetrically arranged first star sensor and second star sensor.
9. The satellite assembly teaching aid as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The star sensor is fixed to the back of the satellite body using a third connector; The third connector includes a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, a third connecting plate, and a fourth connecting plate. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are perpendicularly inserted to form the carrier of the star sensor. A circular hole is formed on the first connecting plate for connecting the star sensor. The third and fourth connecting plates are inserted into both sides of the carrier, forming a semi-enclosed structure.
10. The satellite assembly teaching aid as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The unconnected ends of the first and second connecting plates are provided with a fourth tenon, which is embedded in the mortise on the back of the satellite body.