Rudder stock blue assembly tool

By designing a rudder stock blue fitting fixture and utilizing a combination structure of a moving tray and a V-shaped frame, the rudder stock and servo motor fitting holes can be quickly aligned, solving the problems of high operational difficulty and low precision in existing technologies, and improving production efficiency and safety.

CN224575522UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31T-MARINE NANTONGMECHANICAL MFG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
T-MARINE NANTONGMECHANICAL MFG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-25
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

The existing rudder stick and servo motor matching process is difficult to operate, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the alignment accuracy is not high, requiring multiple people to work together.

Method used

Design a blue-fit tooling for a rudder stock, including a blue-fit platform, a movable tray, a slide frame, and a V-shaped frame. The rudder stock can be quickly adjusted by adjusting the screw and nut. Combined with a reinforcing plate assembly, the structural stability and guiding accuracy are improved.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid matching between the rudder stick and the servo motor fitting hole, which is simple to operate, highly safe, reduces labor costs, and improves alignment accuracy and operating efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to a rudder stick blue fitting fixture, including a blue fitting platform, a movable tray, a slide frame, and a V-shaped frame. The movable tray is movably mounted on top of the blue fitting platform, and the slide frame is positioned above the movable tray. Two parallel limiting blocks are located on the top surface of the movable tray, and the slide frame is movably positioned between the two limiting blocks. Each side of the slide frame is connected to a limiting block on the same side via a first adjusting screw. Two first nuts are threaded onto the first adjusting screws, and the two first nuts are respectively positioned on both sides of the limiting blocks. The V-shaped frame is positioned above the slide frame and connected to the slide frame via several second adjusting screws. Two second nuts are threaded onto the second adjusting screws, and the two second nuts are respectively positioned on the upper and lower sides of the base plate. This utility model's blue fitting fixture facilitates rudder stick position adjustment, enabling rapid matching of the rudder stick with the servo motor's fitting hole.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of auxiliary tooling technology for rudder stock production, and in particular to a blue-matching tooling for rudder stock. Background Technology

[0002] During the manufacturing process of ship rudder stock, a blue oil blending process is required. Current rudder stock and rudder servo blending technology typically involves fixing the rudder stock, using a crane to lift the rudder servo, fine-tuning the servo servo's position to align it with the rudder stock, and then striking and blending it. This entire process is complex and cumbersome, usually requiring multiple people to work together, which is very time-consuming and labor-intensive. Furthermore, the alignment accuracy is not high, and misalignment is prone to occur.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent CN210258778U discloses a blue oil application platform fixture for a rudder stick, comprising a transmission mechanism, a track platform, a rudder motor, and a support platform. The track platform is fixed to the ground, the transmission mechanism is installed inside the track platform, the support platform is erected on the track platform and connected to the transmission mechanism, and the rudder motor is installed on the support platform. The orientation of the application hole of the rudder motor is consistent with the length direction of the track platform. This fixture can significantly save preparation time and shorten the debugging cycle. The support platform makes the movement of the rudder motor more stable and less prone to deviation, thereby improving alignment accuracy and automating the operation process, thus significantly saving labor costs.

[0004] Although the aforementioned blue oil application platform fixture enables the servo motor to move back and forth via rail transmission, making the blue oil application process of the servo stick more convenient, it still requires repeated hoisting and adjustment of the servo stick's position when aligning and matching the application holes of the servo stick and the servo motor, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0005] Therefore, this utility model proposes a blue-fit tooling for the rudder stock to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a rudder stock fitting tooling that facilitates rudder stock position adjustment and enables the rudder stock to quickly match the fitting hole of the servo motor.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of this utility model is: a blue-fitting tooling for a rudder stick, the innovation of which lies in: including...

[0008] Blue platform;

[0009] A movable tray is movably mounted on top of the blue platform and is driven to move horizontally by a power mechanism;

[0010] A tray frame is provided above a movable tray. The top surface of the movable tray has two parallel limiting blocks. The tray frame is movably positioned between the two limiting blocks. Each side of the tray frame is connected to a limiting block on the same side via a first adjusting screw. The limiting block has a first through hole through which the first adjusting screw passes. The central axis of the first adjusting screw is horizontally positioned and perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable tray. One end of the first adjusting screw is connected to the tray frame, and the other end passes through the first through hole. Two first nuts are threaded onto the first adjusting screw, and the two first nuts are respectively located on both sides of the limiting block.

[0011] The V-shaped frame is positioned above the slide frame and connected to the slide frame via several second adjusting screws. The top of the V-shaped frame has a V-groove for placing the rudder post, and the bottom of the V-shaped frame has a base plate with several second through holes corresponding to the second adjusting screws. The central axis of the second adjusting screw is vertically set, the bottom end of the second adjusting screw is connected to the slide frame, and the top end passes through the second through hole. Two second nuts are threaded onto the second adjusting screw, and the two second nuts are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the base plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the end of the first adjusting screw away from the slide frame has an anti-slip block.

[0013] Furthermore, the blue-platform includes two guide rails, two parallel H-beams, and several reinforcing plate assemblies arranged at equal intervals along the long axis of the H-beams;

[0014] The two guide rails correspond one-to-one with the two I-beams, and each guide rail is laid flat on the middle of the top surface of the upper flange plate of the corresponding I-beam along the long axis of the I-beam.

[0015] Each reinforcing plate assembly includes a pad plate, a middle reinforcing plate, and an edge reinforcing plate;

[0016] The pad is laid horizontally under the two I-beams to support them;

[0017] The intermediate reinforcing plate is vertically arranged between the two I-beams. A first clearance groove is opened on each side of the bottom of the intermediate reinforcing plate for the lower flange plate of the I-beam to extend into. The lower flange plates of the two I-beams are respectively connected to the first clearance groove on the same side of the intermediate reinforcing plate. The bottom edge of the intermediate reinforcing plate is connected to the top surface of the pad plate, the side edge of the intermediate reinforcing plate is connected to the side wall of the web of the I-beam, and the top edge of the intermediate reinforcing plate is connected to the bottom surface of the upper flange plate of the I-beam on the same side.

[0018] The edge reinforcing plate has two sets, which are respectively set on the side of the two I-beams away from the middle reinforcing plate. The bottom of the edge reinforcing plate has a second clearance groove for the lower flange plate of the I-beam to extend into. The side of the lower flange plate of the I-beam away from the middle reinforcing plate is connected to the second clearance groove of the edge reinforcing plate on the same side. The bottom edge of the edge reinforcing plate is connected to the top surface of the pad plate, the side edge of the edge reinforcing plate is connected to the side wall of the web of the I-beam, and the top edge of the edge reinforcing plate is connected to the bottom surface of the upper flange plate of the I-beam on the same side.

[0019] Furthermore, the bottom of the movable tray is equipped with four sliders that match the guide rails. The four sliders are divided into two groups of two, and the two groups of sliders are slidably mounted on the two guide rails respectively.

[0020] The top surface of the mobile pallet is provided with two parallel wear-resistant plates for supporting the pallet frame between two limiting blocks. The wear-resistant plates are horizontally arranged. The bottom surface of the mobile pallet is provided with several parallel first reinforcing ribs. The first reinforcing ribs are arranged between two wear-resistant plates and are perpendicular to the bottom surface of the mobile pallet.

[0021] Furthermore, the pallet frame has a vertically arranged second reinforcing rib in the middle, and the second reinforcing rib is on the same axis as the first adjusting screws on both sides of the pallet frame. The end of the first adjusting screw is connected to the second reinforcing rib of the pallet frame.

[0022] Furthermore, the V-shaped frame includes an upright plate assembly and two support plates. The upright plate assembly is positioned above the base plate and connected to the top surface of the base plate. The top of the upright plate assembly has two symmetrically arranged inclined surfaces that slope downwards towards the center of the base plate. The two support plates are laid flat on the two inclined surfaces and cooperate to form a V-shaped groove.

[0023] Furthermore, several wooden sleeper boards are laid flat on the top surface of the two support plates.

[0024] Furthermore, a sleeper clearance groove is provided between the two inclined surfaces of the upright plate assembly, and the bottom ends of several sleeper boards are stacked crosswise within the sleeper clearance groove.

[0025] The advantages of this utility model are:

[0026] This utility model's blue-mounted tooling features a V-shaped frame mounted above a slide frame, connected by a second adjusting screw. Rotating the second nut on the second adjusting screw below the V-shaped frame's base allows the V-shaped frame to move vertically. Once in position, tightening the second nut locks the height. A movable slide frame is mounted on a movable tray. Rotating the first nut on the first adjusting screw moves the screw, which in turn moves the V-shaped frame containing the rudder stock horizontally via the slide frame and the second adjusting screw. This allows for vertical and horizontal adjustment of the rudder stock. Once adjusted, tightening the first nut locks the horizontal position. This method is convenient and, compared to repeatedly lifting the rudder stock, allows for faster alignment of the rudder stock with the servo motor's mounting hole, while also offering higher safety.

[0027] This invention prevents the first adjusting screw from accidentally disengaging from the limiting block during the movement of the moving tray by setting an anti-disengagement block at the end of the first adjusting screw. This would require re-matching.

[0028] The blue-plate platform of this utility model effectively improves the deformation resistance of the I-beam and enhances the stability of the blue-plate platform structure by cooperating with the pad, intermediate reinforcing plate and edge reinforcing plate of the reinforcing plate assembly, thereby ensuring the high-precision guidance of the guide rail.

[0029] The mobile pallet of this utility model reduces the contact area between the mobile pallet and the pallet frame by setting a wear-resistant plate on the top surface, making the movement of the pallet frame easier and reducing wear on the mobile pallet, thus extending its service life. The first reinforcing rib plate set at the bottom of the mobile pallet enhances the structural strength and load-bearing capacity of the mobile pallet.

[0030] This invention improves the position adjustment accuracy of the slide frame by setting a second reinforcing rib on the slide frame, which can enhance the connection strength between the slide frame and the first adjusting screw, as well as enhance the deformation resistance of the slide frame.

[0031] The V-shaped frame of this utility model is composed of a vertical plate assembly and two support plates spliced ​​together. It has high structural strength and stability, and the V-shaped groove formed is suitable for placing rudders of different sizes.

[0032] This invention reduces the impact and vibration between the rudder stock and the support plate when the rudder stock is lowered by placing wooden sleeper boards on the support plate and utilizing the flexibility of the wooden sleeper boards.

[0033] This utility model creates sleeper clearance grooves on the upright plate assembly, with the bottom ends of the sleeper boards overlapping each other within the clearance grooves to form a locking and fixing mechanism. This effectively prevents the sleepers from slipping or tilting, ensuring the stability of the overall support structure. Attached Figure Description

[0034] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the blue fitting tool for the rudder stock of this utility model.

[0036] Figure 2 This is a top view of the blue matching platform of this utility model.

[0037] Figure 3 This is a top view of the movable tray of this utility model.

[0038] Figure 4 This is a top view of the tray frame of this utility model.

[0039] Figure 5 This is a top view of the V-shaped frame of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0041] Example

[0042] This embodiment provides a blue-fit tooling for a rudder stick, such as... Figure 1-5 As shown, it includes a blue platform 1, a mobile pallet 2, a tray rack 3, and a V-shaped frame 4.

[0043] The blue platform 1 includes two guide rails 11, two parallel H-beams 12, and several reinforcing plate assemblies arranged at equal intervals along the long axis of the H-beams.

[0044] Two guide rails 11 correspond one-to-one with two I-beams 12, with each guide rail 11 laid flat along the long axis of the I-beam 12 on the middle of the top surface of the corresponding upper flange plate. Each reinforcing plate assembly includes a pad plate 13, an intermediate reinforcing plate 14, and an edge reinforcing plate 15. The pad plate 14 is laid horizontally below the two I-beams 12 to support them. The intermediate reinforcing plate 14 is vertically positioned between the two I-beams 12, with a first clearance groove on each side of its bottom for the lower flange plate of the I-beam 12 to extend into. The lower flange plates of the two I-beams 12 are welded to the first clearance grooves on the same side of the intermediate reinforcing plate 14. The bottom edge of the intermediate reinforcing plate 14 is welded to the top surface of the pad plate 13, the side edge of the intermediate reinforcing plate 14 is welded to the side wall of the web of the I-beam 12, and the top edges of the intermediate reinforcing plate 14 are welded to the bottom surfaces of the upper flange plates of the I-beams 12 on the same side. Two sets of edge reinforcing plates 15 are respectively disposed on the side of the two I-beams 12 away from the intermediate reinforcing plate 14. Each set of edge reinforcing plates has two edge reinforcing plates, and the two edge reinforcing plates in the same set are located on both sides of the intermediate reinforcing plate 14. Each edge reinforcing plate 15 has a second clearance groove at its bottom for the lower flange of the I-beam 12 to extend into. The side of the lower flange of the I-beam 12 away from the intermediate reinforcing plate 14 is welded to the second clearance groove of the edge reinforcing plate 15 on the same side. The bottom edge of the edge reinforcing plate 15 is welded to the top surface of the pad 13, the side edge of the edge reinforcing plate 15 is welded to the web sidewall of the I-beam 12, and the top edge of the edge reinforcing plate 15 is welded to the bottom surface of the upper flange of the I-beam 12 on the same side. Through the cooperation of the pad 13, intermediate reinforcing plate 14, and edge reinforcing plates 15 in the reinforcing plate assembly, the blue platform 1 effectively improves the deformation resistance of the I-beam 12, enhances the structural stability of the blue platform 1, and thus ensures the high-precision guidance of the guide rail 11.

[0045] The mobile pallet 2 is movably mounted on top of the blue platform 1 and is driven to move horizontally by a power mechanism; in this embodiment, the power mechanism is a winch. Four sliders 21 matching the guide rails 11 are installed at the bottom of the mobile pallet 2. The four sliders 21 are divided into two groups of two, and the two groups of sliders 21 are slidably mounted on the two guide rails 11 respectively. Two parallel limiting blocks 22 are located on the top surface of the mobile pallet 2. Between the two limiting blocks 22 on the top surface of the mobile pallet 2, two parallel wear-resistant plates 24 are provided for supporting the pallet frame 3. The wear-resistant plates 24 are horizontally positioned, which reduces the contact area between the mobile pallet 2 and the pallet frame 3, making the movement of the pallet frame 3 easier and reducing wear on the mobile pallet 2, thus extending its service life. To enhance the structural strength and load-bearing capacity of the mobile pallet 2, three parallel first reinforcing ribs 23 are provided on the bottom surface of the mobile pallet 2. The first reinforcing ribs 23 are located between the two wear-resistant plates 24 and are vertically welded to the bottom surface of the mobile pallet 2.

[0046] The slide frame 3 is positioned above the movable tray 2 and is movably placed between two limiting blocks 22. Each side of the slide frame 3 is connected to the limiting block 22 on the same side via a first adjusting screw 31. The limiting block 22 has a first through hole through which the first adjusting screw 31 passes. The central axis of the first adjusting screw 31 is horizontally positioned and perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable tray 2. One end of the first adjusting screw 31 is welded to the slide frame 3, and the other end passes through the first through hole. Two first nuts 32 are threaded onto the first adjusting screw 31, and the two first nuts 32 are respectively positioned on both sides of the limiting block 22. The slide frame 3 has a vertically positioned second reinforcing rib 34 in the middle. The second reinforcing rib 34 and the first adjusting screws 31 on both sides of the slide frame 3 are on the same axis. The ends of the first adjusting screws 31 are connected to the second reinforcing rib 34 of the slide frame 3 to enhance the connection strength between the slide frame 3 and the first adjusting screws 31, and also to enhance the deformation resistance of the slide frame 3, thereby improving the position adjustment accuracy of the slide frame 3. In this embodiment, the end of the first adjusting screw 31 away from the tray frame 3 has an anti-detachment block 33 to prevent the first adjusting screw 31 from accidentally detaching from the limiting block 22 during the movement of the moving tray 2, thus requiring re-matching.

[0047] V-shaped frame 4 is positioned above slide frame 3 and connected to slide frame 3 via four second adjusting screws 5. The bottom of V-shaped frame 4 has a base plate 41 with four second through holes corresponding to the second adjusting screws 5. The central axis of the second adjusting screws 5 is vertically aligned. The bottom end of the second adjusting screw 5 is welded to slide frame 3, and the top end passes through the second through hole. Two second nuts 51 are threaded onto the second adjusting screws 5, located on the upper and lower sides of the base plate 41 respectively. The base plate 41 of V-shaped frame 4 is supported by the lower second nut 51. V-shaped frame 4 includes a vertical plate assembly 42 and two support plates 43. The vertical plate assembly 42 is positioned above the base plate 41 and welded to the top surface of the base plate 41. The vertical plate assembly 42 consists of two vertically aligned plates. The top of the upright plate assembly 42 has two symmetrically arranged inclined surfaces, which slope downwards towards the center of the base plate 41. Two support plates 43 are laid flat on the two inclined surfaces and cooperate to form a V-shaped groove, which can accommodate rudder stocks of different sizes. In this embodiment, several sleeper boards 6 are laid flat on the top surface of the two support plates 43. The flexibility of the sleeper boards can reduce the impact and vibration between the rudder stock and the support plates when it is lowered. A sleeper clearance groove 44 is opened between the two inclined surfaces of the upright plate assembly 42. The bottom ends of the several sleeper boards 6 are cross-stacked in the sleeper clearance groove 44 to form a locking and fixing mechanism, which can effectively prevent the sleepers from slipping or tilting and ensure the stability of the overall support structure.

[0048] When using the blue-fit tooling, the rudder stock is hoisted and placed in the V-groove of the V-frame 4, which is covered with wooden sleeper boards 6. The second nut on the upper side of the base plate 41 is loosened, and the second nut on the lower side of the base plate 41 is rotated to adjust its position on the second adjusting screw 5. The V-frame 4 is pushed upward by the thread or moved downward by gravity, so that the rudder stock moves up and down with the V-frame 4. After the rudder stock is in the correct height, the second nut on the upper side of the base plate 41 is tightened to lock the rudder stock height position. Then, according to the rudder stock horizontal position adjustment requirements, the three first nuts are loosened and moved away from the limit block 22. The remaining third nut is rotated, and the first adjusting screw 31 is used to move the slide plate 3 to the left or right by the thread. The slide plate 3 is moved left and right by the V-frame 4 on which the rudder stock is placed via the second adjusting screw 5, so that the left and right position of the rudder stock is adjusted. After the adjustment is in place, all the first nuts are tightened to lock the horizontal position. Then, the moving pallet 2 is pulled by a winch to move the rudder stock, completing the blue-fit operation with the rudder motor. It is easy to operate. Compared with repeatedly lifting the rudder stick, this operation can make the rudder stick match the servo motor's fitting hole more quickly, and it is also safer.

[0049] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A rudder stock blue fitting tool characterized by: include Blue platform; A movable tray is movably mounted on top of the blue platform and is driven to move horizontally by a power mechanism; A tray frame is provided above a movable tray. The top surface of the movable tray has two parallel limiting blocks. The tray frame is movably positioned between the two limiting blocks. Each side of the tray frame is connected to a limiting block on the same side via a first adjusting screw. The limiting block has a first through hole through which the first adjusting screw passes. The central axis of the first adjusting screw is horizontally positioned and perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable tray. One end of the first adjusting screw is connected to the tray frame, and the other end passes through the first through hole. Two first nuts are threaded onto the first adjusting screw, and the two first nuts are respectively located on both sides of the limiting block. The V-shaped frame is positioned above the slide frame and connected to the slide frame via several second adjusting screws. The top of the V-shaped frame has a V-groove for placing the rudder post, and the bottom of the V-shaped frame has a base plate with several second through holes corresponding to the second adjusting screws. The central axis of the second adjusting screw is vertically set, the bottom end of the second adjusting screw is connected to the slide frame, and the top end passes through the second through hole. Two second nuts are threaded onto the second adjusting screw, and the two second nuts are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the base plate.

2. The rudder post painting rig of claim 1, wherein: The end of the first adjusting screw away from the slide frame has a limiting block.

3. The rudder post painting rig of claim 1, wherein: The blue platform includes two guide rails, two parallel H-beams, and several reinforcing plate assemblies arranged at equal intervals along the long axis of the H-beams; The two guide rails correspond one-to-one with the two I-beams, and each guide rail is laid flat on the middle of the top surface of the upper flange plate of the corresponding I-beam along the long axis of the I-beam. Each reinforcing plate assembly includes a pad plate, a middle reinforcing plate, and an edge reinforcing plate; The pad is laid horizontally under the two I-beams to support them; The intermediate reinforcing plate is vertically arranged between the two I-beams. A first clearance groove is opened on each side of the bottom of the intermediate reinforcing plate for the lower flange plate of the I-beam to extend into. The lower flange plates of the two I-beams are respectively connected to the first clearance groove on the same side of the intermediate reinforcing plate. The bottom edge of the intermediate reinforcing plate is connected to the top surface of the pad plate, the side edge of the intermediate reinforcing plate is connected to the side wall of the web of the I-beam, and the top edge of the intermediate reinforcing plate is connected to the bottom surface of the upper flange plate of the I-beam on the same side. The edge reinforcing plate has two sets, which are respectively set on the side of the two I-beams away from the middle reinforcing plate. The bottom of the edge reinforcing plate has a second clearance groove for the lower flange plate of the I-beam to extend into. The side of the lower flange plate of the I-beam away from the middle reinforcing plate is connected to the second clearance groove of the edge reinforcing plate on the same side. The bottom edge of the edge reinforcing plate is connected to the top surface of the pad plate, the side edge of the edge reinforcing plate is connected to the side wall of the web of the I-beam, and the top edge of the edge reinforcing plate is connected to the bottom surface of the upper flange plate of the I-beam on the same side.

4. The rudder post painting rig of claim 3, wherein: The bottom of the movable tray is equipped with four sliders that match the guide rails. The four sliders are divided into two groups of two, and the two groups of sliders are slidably installed on the two guide rails respectively. The top surface of the mobile pallet is provided with two parallel wear-resistant plates for supporting the pallet frame between two limiting blocks. The wear-resistant plates are horizontally arranged. The bottom surface of the mobile pallet is provided with several parallel first reinforcing ribs. The first reinforcing ribs are arranged between two wear-resistant plates and are perpendicular to the bottom surface of the mobile pallet.

5. The rudder post painting rig of claim 1, wherein: The slide frame has a vertically arranged second reinforcing rib in the middle. The second reinforcing rib is on the same axis as the first adjusting screws on both sides of the slide frame. The end of the first adjusting screw is connected to the second reinforcing rib of the slide frame.

6. The rudder post painting rig of claim 1, wherein: The V-shaped frame includes an upright plate assembly and two support plates. The upright plate assembly is positioned above the base plate and connected to the top surface of the base plate. The top of the upright plate assembly has two symmetrically arranged inclined surfaces that slope downwards towards the center of the base plate. The two support plates are laid flat on the two inclined surfaces and cooperate to form a V-shaped groove.

7. The rudder post painting rig of claim 6, wherein: Several wooden sleepers are laid flat on the top surface of the two support plates.

8. The rudder post painting rig of claim 7, wherein: A sleeper clearance groove is provided between the two inclined surfaces of the upright board assembly, and the bottom ends of several sleeper boards are stacked crosswise within the sleeper clearance groove.