A telescoping large wing inboard repair platform

By using a telescopic inward wing repair platform and a rigid chain drive mechanism to achieve flexible adjustment and expansion of the platform, the problem of low maintenance efficiency on the inward side of aircraft wings is solved, and maintenance flexibility and safety are improved.

CN224477083UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-10GUANGZHOU AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENG

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGZHOU AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENG
Filing Date
2025-06-24
Publication Date
2026-07-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing technologies, it is difficult to carry out efficient maintenance on the inner side of aircraft wings. Traditional methods such as scaffolding construction are cumbersome and lack flexibility, and the working area of ​​aerial work platforms is small, resulting in low maintenance efficiency.

Method used

The system employs a telescopic wing inner repair platform, utilizing a rigid chain drive mechanism to power the telescopic platform and the personnel lifting platform, enabling flexible adjustment and expansion of the platform to adapt to different maintenance location requirements.

Benefits of technology

It improves the flexibility and efficiency of maintenance on the inner side of aircraft wings, provides a larger working surface, enhances safety and applicability, and is suitable for the maintenance needs of different aircraft models.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a telescopic big wing inboard repair platform, it includes main platform, telescopic platform, manned lifting platform, first rigid chain drive mechanism and second rigid chain drive mechanism, the below of main platform is equipped with the main pillar subassembly for supporting on ground, and telescopic platform and first rigid chain drive mechanism all are equipped in the below of main platform, and telescopic platform is slidably connected with main platform, and telescopic platform can stretch out from one end of main platform, and the outer end of the rigid chain of first rigid chain drive mechanism is connected with telescopic platform, and the horizontal sliding of telescopic platform is driven by first rigid chain drive mechanism, and manned lifting platform and second rigid chain drive mechanism all are equipped in the other end of main platform, and manned lifting platform can slide up and down, and the upper end of the rigid chain of second rigid chain drive mechanism is connected with manned lifting platform, and the lifting of manned lifting platform is driven by second rigid chain drive mechanism. The utility model discloses use more flexible, can improve the efficiency of aircraft big wing inboard maintenance work.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aircraft wing maintenance technology, specifically to a telescopic wing inner repair platform. Background Technology

[0002] The wing is one of the most important components of an aircraft. It is mounted on the fuselage and its primary function is to generate lift, working in conjunction with the tail. Maintenance work on an aircraft often involves repairs to the inner side of the wing, which is a notoriously difficult area to access and requires a specialized platform.

[0003] Currently, both domestically and internationally, the maintenance process for the inner side of aircraft wings mostly utilizes scaffolding or aerial work platforms for access. However, both methods have drawbacks: 1. Scaffolding is relatively cumbersome to erect, and adjusting its position requires a significant amount of time, resulting in poor flexibility; 2. Aerial work platforms have a small working area, and each adjustment can only cover a small portion of the inner side of the wing, which is not conducive to the commencement of maintenance work and leads to low efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a telescopic wing inward repair platform, which is more flexible in use and can improve the efficiency of aircraft wing inward maintenance.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A retractable wing inward repair platform, characterized in that it includes a main platform, a retractable platform, a manned lifting platform, a first rigid chain drive mechanism, and a second rigid chain drive mechanism. The main platform has a main support column assembly underneath for ground support. The retractable platform and the first rigid chain drive mechanism are both located below the main platform. The retractable platform is slidably connected to the main platform and can extend from one end of the main platform. The outer end of the rigid chain of the first rigid chain drive mechanism is connected to the retractable platform, and the first rigid chain drive mechanism drives the retractable platform to slide horizontally. The manned lifting platform and the second rigid chain drive mechanism are both located at the other end of the main platform. The manned lifting platform can slide up and down. The upper end of the rigid chain of the second rigid chain drive mechanism is connected to the manned lifting platform, and the second rigid chain drive mechanism drives the manned lifting platform to rise and fall.

[0007] A further technical solution of this utility model is as follows: guide rails are provided on both sides of the bottom of the main platform, guide grooves are provided on the inner side of the guide rails, and sliding connecting strips are provided on both sides of the telescopic platform. The sliding connecting strips are slid into the guide grooves and can slide within the guide grooves.

[0008] A further technical solution of this utility model is as follows: guide wheels are provided at intervals in the guide groove, and a limiting groove is provided on the outer side of the sliding connecting strip, with the guide wheels located in the limiting groove.

[0009] A further technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a vertical guide column is provided at one end of the main platform for installing the manned lifting platform, and a sliding sleeve is provided on one side of the manned lifting platform, the sliding sleeve being fitted onto the guide column.

[0010] A further technical solution of this utility model is as follows: the main support assembly includes four main supports located at the four corners of the main platform, each main support is provided with a reinforcing diagonal brace between it and the bottom of the main platform, and casters are provided under the main supports.

[0011] A further technical solution of this utility model is: the end of the telescopic platform away from the main platform is provided with an auxiliary support column assembly for supporting it on the ground.

[0012] A further technical solution of this utility model is: the auxiliary support assembly includes two auxiliary supports located at two corners of the telescopic platform.

[0013] A further technical solution of this utility model is that guardrails are provided on both sides of the main platform and at the edge away from the telescopic platform.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This invention can be directly pushed and used under the inner side of an aircraft wing, eliminating the need for cumbersome scaffolding construction. Furthermore, the coverage area of ​​the repair platform can be adjusted by sliding the telescopic platform via a first rigid chain drive mechanism, making it more flexible and improving its applicability. Compared to aerial work platforms, it provides a larger working surface. Additionally, given the limited space inside the aircraft wing, this invention features a personnel lifting platform driven by a rigid chain mechanism for easy access. This invention improves the safety and efficiency of maintenance work inside the aircraft wing.

[0016] This invention uses a rigid chain drive mechanism as the power source, which has a compact structure, smooth transmission, and can improve space utilization.

[0017] This invention can be applied to the inspection of the inner underside of the wings of wide-body aircraft, meeting the access needs of workers for wing maintenance, including engine maintenance. Furthermore, it can be widely used on different aircraft models, demonstrating good applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is one of the perspective schematic diagrams of the telescopic wing inner repair platform according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a second perspective view of the telescopic wing inner repair platform according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding connection structure of the telescopic platform according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Meaning of the labels in the attached diagram:

[0022] 1-Main platform; 2-Telescopic platform; 3-First rigid chain drive mechanism; 3.1-Rigid chain of the first rigid chain drive mechanism; 3.2-Chain driver of the first rigid chain drive mechanism; 3.3-Gear motor of the first rigid chain drive mechanism; 3.4-Chain storage box of the first rigid chain drive mechanism; 4-Second rigid chain drive mechanism; 4.1-Rigid chain of the second rigid chain drive mechanism; 4.2-Chain driver of the second rigid chain drive mechanism; 4.3-Gear motor of the second rigid chain drive mechanism; 4.4-Chain storage box of the second rigid chain drive mechanism; 5-Personnel lifting platform; 5.1-Sliding sleeve; 6-Main support column; 7-Guide rail; 7.1-Guide groove; 8-Sliding connecting bar; 8.1-Limiting groove; 9-Auxiliary support column; 10-Cast wheel; 11-Guide column; 12-Mounting plate; 13-Guardrail; 14-Guide wheel; 15-Reinforcing diagonal bar. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0027] Example:

[0028] like Figures 1 to 3The image shows the telescopic wing inner repair platform of this embodiment, which includes a main platform 1, a telescopic platform 2, a manned lifting platform 5, a first rigid chain drive mechanism 3, and a second rigid chain drive mechanism 4.

[0029] A main support assembly for supporting the platform on the ground is provided below the main platform 1. In this embodiment, the main support assembly includes four main supports 6 located at the four corners of the main platform 1. Each main support 6 is provided with a reinforcing diagonal brace 15 between itself and the bottom of the main platform to strengthen the overall structure. Casters 10 with brakes are provided below the main supports 6 to facilitate the movement of the repair platform.

[0030] The first rigid chain drive mechanism 3 and the second rigid chain drive mechanism 4 are both existing conventional mechanisms, which mainly include a rigid chain, a chain driver, a geared motor, a chain storage box, etc. The general principle is: the geared motor is used to drive the sprocket inside the chain driver to rotate, the rigid chain in a flexible state will be stored in the chain storage box, and the rigid chain output by the chain driver will become rigid and extend forward.

[0031] The telescopic platform 2 and the first rigid chain drive mechanism 3 are both located below the main platform 1. The telescopic platform 2 is slidably connected to the main platform 1, and can extend from one end of the main platform 1 and retract below it. The specific structure of the slidable connection between the telescopic platform 2 and the main platform 1 is as follows: Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, C-shaped guide rails 7 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the main platform 1. The inner side of the guide rail 7 is provided with guide grooves 7.1. Guide wheels 14 are spaced apart in the guide grooves 7.1. C-shaped sliding connecting strips 8 are provided on both sides of the telescopic platform 2. The width of the sliding connecting strip 8 is smaller than the width of the guide groove 7.1. The outer side of the sliding connecting strip 8 is provided with a limiting groove 8.1. The width of the limiting groove 8.1 is larger than the diameter of the guide wheel 14. The sliding connecting strip 8 slides into the guide groove 7.1. The guide wheel 14 is located in the limiting groove 8.1. The upper wall of the limiting groove 8.1 is supported on the guide wheel 14 for sliding.

[0032] The chain driver, geared motor and chain storage box of the first rigid chain drive mechanism 3 are located at the end of the main platform 1 away from the telescopic platform 2. The rigid chain 3.1 of the first rigid chain drive mechanism extends horizontally towards the telescopic platform 2. The outer end of the rigid chain 3.1 of the first rigid chain drive mechanism is connected to the telescopic platform 2, so that the telescopic platform 2 can be extended and retracted through the first rigid chain drive mechanism 3.

[0033] An auxiliary support assembly for ground support is provided at the end of the telescopic platform 2 furthest from the main platform 1. The auxiliary support assembly includes two auxiliary supports 9 located at two corners of the telescopic platform. The auxiliary supports 9 can be rotated upwards and retracted, and the rotation and retraction of the auxiliary supports 9 adopts a conventional structure. The auxiliary supports 9 enhance the stability of the repair platform.

[0034] The manned lifting platform 5 and the second rigid chain drive mechanism 4 are both located at the end of the main platform 1 furthest from the telescopic platform 2. A horizontal mounting plate 12 is located near the ground on the corresponding main support column 6. A vertical guide column 11 is mounted on the mounting plate 12, with its upper end connected to the main platform 1. A sliding sleeve 5.1 is located on one side of the manned lifting platform 5, fitting snugly onto the guide column 11 and allowing it to slide. The chain driver, geared motor, and chain storage box of the second rigid chain drive mechanism 4 are all located on the mounting plate 12. The rigid chain 4.1 of the second rigid chain drive mechanism extends upwards to the bottom of the manned lifting platform 5, with its upper end fixedly connected to the bottom of the manned lifting platform 5. The rigid chain 4.1 and the guide column 11 provide two points of support and constraint for the manned lifting platform. By driving the rigid chain of the second rigid chain drive mechanism 4 to extend upwards and retract downwards, the manned lifting platform 5 can be raised and lowered.

[0035] In this embodiment, guardrails 13 are provided on both sides of the main platform 1 and at the edge away from the telescopic platform, and gaps are provided at the corresponding positions of the personnel lifting platform 5 to facilitate personnel getting on and off.

[0036] The method of using the telescopic wing inner repair platform in this embodiment is as follows:

[0037] When it is necessary to repair the inner side of the aircraft wing, the repair platform is pushed directly to the underside of the inner side of the aircraft wing. According to the repair range, the extension length of the telescopic platform 2 is adjusted by the first rigid chain drive mechanism 3. After adjustment, the auxiliary support 9 is lowered and placed on the ground. Then, personnel can rise to the top of the repair platform through the personnel lifting platform 5 to carry out repair work.

[0038] The above embodiments of this utility model are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. The implementation of this utility model is not limited thereto. All other modifications, substitutions or alterations made to the above structure of this utility model based on the above content of this utility model and in accordance with the common technical knowledge and conventional means in the field, without departing from the basic technical idea of ​​this utility model, shall fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A telescopic wing inner repair platform, characterized in that: The system includes a main platform, a telescopic platform, a manned lifting platform, a first rigid chain drive mechanism, and a second rigid chain drive mechanism. The main platform has a main support column assembly underneath for ground support. Both the telescopic platform and the first rigid chain drive mechanism are located below the main platform. The telescopic platform is slidably connected to the main platform and can extend from one end of the main platform. The outer end of the rigid chain of the first rigid chain drive mechanism is connected to the telescopic platform, and the first rigid chain drive mechanism drives the telescopic platform to slide horizontally. The manned lifting platform and the second rigid chain drive mechanism are both located at the other end of the main platform. The manned lifting platform can slide vertically. The upper end of the rigid chain of the second rigid chain drive mechanism is connected to the manned lifting platform, and the second rigid chain drive mechanism drives the manned lifting platform to move up and down.

2. The telescopic wing inner repair platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main platform has guide rails on both sides below, and guide grooves on the inner side of the guide rails. The telescopic platform has sliding connecting strips on both sides. The sliding connecting strips slide into the guide grooves and can slide within the guide grooves.

3. The telescopic wing inner repair platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide groove is provided with guide wheels at intervals, and the outer side of the sliding connecting strip is provided with a limiting groove, with the guide wheels located in the limiting groove.

4. The telescopic wing inner repair platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main platform has a vertical guide column at one end for installing the manned lifting platform, and a sliding sleeve on one side of the manned lifting platform, which is fitted onto the guide column.

5. The telescopic wing inner repair platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main support assembly includes four main supports located at the four corners of the main platform. Each main support is provided with a reinforcing diagonal brace between itself and the bottom of the main platform, and casters are provided on the bottom of each main support.

6. The telescopic wing inner repair platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic platform is provided with an auxiliary support column assembly for supporting itself on the ground at the end away from the main platform.

7. The telescopic wing inner repair platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The auxiliary support assembly includes two auxiliary supports located at two corners of the telescopic platform.

8. The telescopic wing inner repair platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: Guardrails are provided on both sides of the main platform and at the edge away from the telescopic platform.