A control system for automatic inflation of aircraft tires

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of tire inflation, concretely is a kind of control system for automatic inflation of aircraft tire, including first joint, second joint, panel, pressure reducer and the explosion-proof cage for placing tire, first joint and second joint are connected with pipeline joint, and pipeline joint is installed with deflation valve and pipeline joint is connected with inflation pipe, panel is respectively electrically connected with pressure sensor, deflation valve and solenoid valve, panel is installed on electrical control box and electrical control box is also installed with signal indicating lamp, pressure sensor and solenoid valve, pressure reducer is connected with nitrogen cylinder by the mode of cooperation of pipeline joint and pipeline connection pipe.This product is simple to operate and reduces personnel operation, and operator only needs to observe during inflation process, which is convenient and fast.Moreover, the product is suitable for various models of tires, and if the inflation circuit of the equipment is expanded, multiple tires can be inflated simultaneously.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tire inflation, specifically a control system for automatic inflation of aircraft tires. Background Technology

[0002] Aircraft tires are crucial components that ensure the aircraft's movement on the ground. To maintain proper tire function, they need to be inflated periodically. Typically, tire inflation is done manually by opening and closing valves. This requires operators to frequently open and close the valves, monitoring the inflation pressure. All operations are manual, demanding high levels of responsiveness from the personnel. Furthermore, it's difficult to manually control the valve opening, often resulting in inflation exceeding the actual pressure, necessitating deflation. The entire inflation process is cumbersome. Utility Model Content

[0003] To achieve the above objectives, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a control system for automatic inflation of aircraft tires, which can solve the problems existing in the background art. This utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0004] A control system for automatic aircraft tire inflation includes a first connector, a second connector, a panel, a pressure reducer, and a burst-proof cage for holding the tire. Both the first and second connectors are connected to a pipeline connector, which is equipped with a vent valve and connected to an inflation hose. The panel is electrically connected to a pressure sensor, the vent valve, and a solenoid valve. The panel is mounted on an electrical control box, which also houses indicator lights, a pressure sensor, and the solenoid valve. The pressure reducer is connected to a nitrogen cylinder via the pipeline connector and a connecting pipe. The burst-proof cage is used to push the tire into the cage during inflation to prevent accidental tire bursting. The inflation port is located on the tire and is used for inflating it. The first and second connectors connect to the pipeline connector; the appropriate connector is used depending on the tire model. During inflation, the first and second connectors are aligned with the inflation port. Both sides of the inflation hose are connected to the pipeline connector. The vent valve is connected to the pipeline via the pipeline connector; when the tire pressure is too high, air can be released through it. The solenoid valve is connected to the pipeline via a pipe connector and controlled via a panel to control the on / off state of the gas path. The pressure sensor is also connected to the pipeline via a pipe connector; it primarily collects the pipeline pressure and inputs an analog signal to the panel. Indicator lights are fixed to the electrical control box and are mainly used to provide feedback on the equipment's operation, such as standby, running, and fault status, allowing operators to quickly assess the equipment's condition. The panel, also fixed to the electrical control box, is primarily used to control the equipment's inflation process and for human-machine interaction. The solenoid valve, pressure sensor, indicator lights, and panel are all mounted on the electrical control box, which houses all the electrical components of the equipment. Pipe connectors and connecting pipes are interconnected, forming the gas path for the entire inflation pipeline. The pressure reducer is connected to the nitrogen cylinder via pipe connectors and connecting pipes, primarily reducing the high-pressure nitrogen in the cylinder to the low-pressure nitrogen required by the equipment. The nitrogen cylinder provides the gas source for the entire equipment. The operating process of this product is as follows: The operator rolls the tire into the explosion-proof cage, then selects the corresponding first or second connector according to the tire model, and connects the corresponding connector to the inflation port. The deflation valve is closed. The pressure reducer is connected to the nitrogen cylinder through the pipe connector and pipe connection pipe. The nitrogen cylinder is opened, and the pressure reducer reduces the high-pressure nitrogen in the cylinder to the low-pressure nitrogen required for equipment inflation. Then, power is supplied to the electrical control box. After power is supplied, the panel begins to display, and the indicator lights reflect the equipment's operating status. During use, the operator only needs to set the upper and lower inflation limits on the panel, and then press the start button on the panel. The panel controls the solenoid valve to open and close intermittently, thus inflating the tire. During the period when the solenoid valve is closed, the pressure sensor detects the current tire pressure. When the pressure approaches the required value, the panel controls the solenoid valve to open and close more frequently until the pressure sensor detects that the tire pressure value matches the required value, at which point inflation stops.Furthermore, during the entire inflation process, indicator lights will provide signal guidance to the operator.

[0005] As a further embodiment of this utility model: both the first connector and the second connector are quick-connect connectors, which are simple to operate and have a fast connection speed.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model, both the inflation tube and the connecting tube are made of flexible tubing.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this invention, both the venting valve and the solenoid valve are ball valves.

[0008] As a further solution of this utility model: the panel adopts a touch screen all-in-one machine, which is simple to operate and has good stability.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0010] This product is simple to operate and requires minimal manual intervention; operators only need to observe the inflation process, making it convenient and quick. Furthermore, this product is suitable for various tire models, and by expanding the inflation circuit, it can inflate multiple tires simultaneously. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the control system for automatic inflation of aircraft tires in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0012] In the diagram: 1-Explosion-proof cage; 2-Tire; 3-Inflation port; 4-First connector; 5-Second connector; 6-Inflation pipe; 7-Deflator; 8-Solenoid valve; 9-Pressure sensor; 10-Signal indicator light; 11-Panel; 12-Electrical control box; 13-Pipeline connector; 14-Pressure reducer; 15-Pipeline connection pipe; 16-Nitrogen cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0014] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0015] See Figure 1A control system for automatic inflation of aircraft tires includes a first connector 4, a second connector 5, a panel 11, a pressure reducer 14, and a blast-proof cage 1 for holding the tire. Both the first connector 4 and the second connector 5 are connected to a pipe connector 13. A vent valve 7 is installed on the pipe connector 13, and the pipe connector 13 is connected to an inflation pipe 6. The panel 11 is electrically connected to a pressure sensor 9, the vent valve 7, and a solenoid valve 8. The panel 11 is mounted on an electrical control box 12, which also houses an indicator light 10, the pressure sensor 9, and the solenoid valve 8. The pressure reducer 14 is connected to a nitrogen cylinder 16 via the pipe connector 13 and a pipe connecting pipe 15. The blast-proof cage 1 is used to push the tire 2 into it during inflation to prevent accidental bursting of the tire 2. The inflation port 3 is located on the tire 2 and is used for inflating the tire 2. The first connector 4 and the second connector 5 are connected to the pipe connector 13. The corresponding connectors are changed according to the different tire models 2. During inflation, the first connector 4 and the second connector 5 are connected to the inflation port 3. Both sides of the inflation pipe 6 are connected to the pipe connector 13. The deflation valve 7 is connected to the pipe through the pipe connector 13. When the tire pressure 2 is too high, it can be deflated through this valve. The solenoid valve 8 is connected to the pipe through the pipe connector 13 and is controlled by the panel 11 to control the air passage. The pressure sensor 9 is connected to the pipe through the pipe connector 13. It mainly collects the pressure in the pipe and then inputs an analog signal to the panel 11. The indicator light 10 is fixed on the electrical control box 12 and is mainly used to provide signal feedback on the operation of the equipment, such as standby, running, and fault status feedback, allowing operators to quickly judge the equipment status. The panel 11 is fixed on the electrical control box 12 and is mainly used for controlling the inflation of the equipment and for human-machine interaction. Solenoid valve 8, pressure sensor 9, indicator light 10, and panel 11 are all mounted on electrical control box 12, which is the location for all electrical components of the equipment. Pipe connector 13 and pipe connecting pipe 15 are interconnected, forming the gas path for the entire inflation pipeline. Pressure reducer 14 is connected to nitrogen cylinder 16 via pipe connector 13 and pipe connecting pipe 15, primarily to reduce the high-pressure nitrogen in nitrogen cylinder 16 to the low-pressure nitrogen required by the equipment. Nitrogen cylinder 16 provides the gas source for the entire equipment. The operating process of this product is as follows: The operator rolls tire 2 into explosion-proof cage 1, then selects the corresponding first connector 4 or second connector 5 according to the tire 2 model, and connects the corresponding connector to inflation port 3. The vent valve 7 is closed. The pressure reducer 14 is connected to nitrogen cylinder 16 via pipe connector 13 and pipe connecting pipe 15. Nitrogen cylinder 16 is opened, and the pressure reducer 14 reduces the high-pressure nitrogen in nitrogen cylinder 16 to the low-pressure nitrogen required for equipment inflation. Then power is supplied to the electrical control box 12. After power is supplied, the panel 11 begins to display, and the indicator lights 10 reflect the operating status of the equipment.In use, the operator only needs to set the upper and lower inflation limits on the panel 11, and then press the start button on the panel 11. The panel 11 controls the solenoid valve 8 to open and close intermittently, thereby inflating the tire 2. During the period when the solenoid valve 8 is closed, the pressure sensor 9 detects the current tire pressure of the tire 2. When the air pressure approaches the required value, the panel 11 controls the solenoid valve 8 to open and close at a faster frequency until the pressure sensor 9 detects that the tire pressure value of the tire 2 matches the required value, at which point inflation stops. Throughout the inflation process, an indicator light 10 will provide signal guidance to the operator.

[0016] In one embodiment of this utility model, both the first connector 4 and the second connector 5 are quick-connect connectors, which are simple to operate and have a fast connection speed.

[0017] In one embodiment of this utility model, both the inflation tube 6 and the pipeline connecting tube 15 are made of flexible hoses, which have a long service life and can be bent. Furthermore, the inflation tube 6 is made of a high-pressure inflation hose, which is suitable for high-pressure conditions and has good stability in use.

[0018] In one embodiment of this utility model, both the venting valve 7 and the solenoid valve 8 are ball valves, which are readily available on the market and easy to install and replace.

[0019] In one embodiment of this utility model, the panel 11 adopts a touch screen all-in-one machine, which is simple to operate and has good stability.

[0020] It should be noted that, in this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "fixed," "set," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to welded connections, bolted connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections 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, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A control system for automatic inflation of aircraft tires, comprising a first connector, a second connector, a panel, a pressure reducer, and a blast-proof cage for holding the tires, characterized in that, Both the first and second connectors are connected to the pipeline connector. The pipeline connector is equipped with a vent valve and is connected to the inflation pipe. The panel is electrically connected to the pressure sensor, vent valve, and solenoid valve. The panel is mounted on the electrical control box, which is also equipped with signal indicator lights, a pressure sensor, and a solenoid valve. The pressure reducer is connected to the nitrogen cylinder through the pipeline connector and the pipeline connecting pipe.

2. The control system for automatic inflation of aircraft tires according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first and second connectors are quick-connect connectors.

3. The control system for automatic inflation of aircraft tires according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Both the inflation tube and the connecting tube are made of flexible tubing.

4. The control system for automatic inflation of aircraft tires according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the venting valve and the solenoid valve are ball valves.

5. The control system for automatic inflation of aircraft tires according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that, The panel is a touch screen all-in-one machine.

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