A refueling device structure flexible connection device

By introducing a combination structure of flexible rubber components and flanges into the refueling device, the structural deformation problem of the refueling device under passive loads is solved, achieving lightweight and stable connection and simplifying the installation process.

CN224676413UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25XIAN AIRCRAFT DESIGN INST OF AVIATION IND OF CHINA
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202521958342.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-12-18
Filing Date
2025-09-11
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-11

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Technical Problem

When the existing refueling device structure does not deform in line with the cargo bridge structure, it cannot effectively absorb passive loads, resulting in structural deformation and increased weight.

Method used

A flexible connection device is adopted, which includes a first flange, a second flange, and a flexible rubber component. The flexible rubber component transmits passive loads through the flange, absorbs and reduces structural deformation, and uses an inner ring groove and a steel ring to strengthen the connection strength. The support ring enhances the strength at both ends of the flexible rubber component.

Benefits of technology

It effectively absorbs passive loads, reduces structural weight increase, and prevents structural deformation. At the same time, the structure is simple and stable, lightweight, and easy to install and use.

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Abstract

The application belongs to the field of fueling device design, and particularly relates to a flexible connecting device for a fueling device structure, comprising a first flange plate, a second flange plate and a flexible rubber piece. The flexible rubber piece is in a cylindrical structure, the cross sections of the first flange plate and the second flange plate are both L-shaped structures, and the first flange plate and the second flange plate are symmetrically arranged through the middle part of the flexible rubber piece, and the two ends of the flexible rubber piece are respectively attached to the outer walls of the first flange plate and the second flange plate. When the fueling device is fueled through the cargo bridge floor structure, the passive load can be effectively absorbed through the flange plate and the flexible rubber piece, so as to reduce the increase of the structure weight, prevent the structure from being deformed and releasing the passive load, and meanwhile, the structure is simple, stable and light, and can be used by connecting the first flange plate and the second flange plate with corresponding bolts, which is relatively convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of refueling device design, and specifically relates to a flexible connection device for refueling device structure. Background Technology

[0002] The refueling unit structure is installed on the inclined platform floor structure. Since the inclined platform structure will undergo large deformation under aircraft pressurization, it will be directly transmitted to the refueling unit structure. Because the refueling unit structure itself cannot withstand the deformation caused by this load, a flexible connection structure needs to be set in the refueling unit structure to eliminate the impact of passive load. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a flexible connection device for the refueling device structure to solve the problem of increased passive load when the deformation of the existing refueling device structure and the cargo bridge structure is inconsistent.

[0004] The technical solution of this application is: a flexible connection device for a refueling device, including a first flange, a second flange and a flexible rubber component; the flexible rubber component is a cylindrical structure, the first flange and the second flange are both L-shaped in cross-section and are symmetrically arranged through the middle of the flexible rubber component, and the two ends of the flexible rubber component are respectively attached to the outer walls of the first flange and the second flange.

[0005] Preferably, the flexible rubber component has multiple sets of inner ring grooves evenly formed along the axial direction, and each inner ring groove is provided with a complete steel ring.

[0006] Preferably, the flexible rubber component has annular protrusions on both sides corresponding to the steel ring.

[0007] Preferably, the flexible rubber component has rectangular cross-section fixing grooves at both ends, and annular support rings are provided in the fixing grooves. The inner wall of the support rings corresponds to the outer wall of the first flange and the second flange.

[0008] Preferably, the support ring is made of aluminum.

[0009] Preferably, the two ends of the flexible rubber component are fixed to the first flange and the second flange by adhesive bonding.

[0010] Preferably, the two ends of the flexible rubber component are fixed to the first flange and the second flange by bolts.

[0011] The flexible connection device for the refueling device in this application transfers refueling power through the cargo bridge floor structure to a flexible rubber component via a flange. The flexible rubber component is a flexible structure that can effectively absorb passive loads, thereby reducing the increase in structural weight and preventing structural deformation and releasing passive loads. At the same time, the structure is simple and stable, lightweight, and can be used by connecting the first and second flanges with corresponding bolts, which is quite convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions provided in this application, the accompanying drawings will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application.

[0013] Figure 1 This is an isometric drawing of the overall structure of this application;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this application;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the flexible rubber component in this application.

[0016] 1. First flange; 2. Second flange; 3. Flexible rubber component; 4. Steel ring; 5. Support ring; 6. Annular protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] A flexible connection device for a refueling device, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the system includes a first flange 1, a second flange 2, and a flexible rubber component 3. The flexible rubber component 3 has a cylindrical structure. Both the first flange 1 and the second flange 2 have L-shaped cross-sections and are symmetrically arranged through the middle of the flexible rubber component 3. The two ends of the flexible rubber component 3 are respectively attached to the outer walls of the first flange 1 and the second flange 2. When the refueling device is used to refuel through the cargo bridge floor structure, the refueling is transferred to the flexible rubber component 3 via the flanges. The flexible rubber component 3, being a flexible structure, can effectively absorb passive loads, thereby reducing the increase in structural weight and preventing structural deformation while releasing passive loads. Simultaneously, the structure is simple and stable, lightweight, and can be used by connecting the first flange 1 and the second flange 2 with corresponding bolts, making it quite convenient.

[0019] Preferably, multiple sets of inner ring grooves are uniformly opened along the axial direction inside the flexible rubber part 3, and a complete steel ring 4 is provided in each inner ring groove to further enhance the strength of the entire connection device.

[0020] Preferably, the flexible rubber part 3 has annular protrusions 6 on both sides of the steel ring 4 to ensure that the two sides of the steel ring 4 have sufficient strength to resist deformation.

[0021] Preferably, the flexible rubber part 3 has a rectangular cross-section fixing groove at both ends, and an annular support ring 5 is provided in the fixing groove. The inner wall of the support ring 5 is correspondingly arranged with the outer wall of the first flange 1 and the second flange 2 to strengthen the strength of both ends of the flexible rubber part 3.

[0022] Preferably, the support ring 5 is made of aluminum.

[0023] Preferably, the two ends of the flexible rubber part 3 are fixed to the first flange 1 and the second flange 2 by adhesive bonding.

[0024] Preferably, the two ends of the flexible rubber part 3 are fixed to the first flange 1 and the second flange 2 by bolts.

[0025] Finally, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this invention only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this invention. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this invention can be combined with each other.

[0026] In conclusion, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible connection device for a refueling apparatus, characterized in that: It includes a first flange (1), a second flange (2), and a flexible rubber component (3); the flexible rubber component (3) is a cylindrical structure, the first flange (1) and the second flange (2) are both L-shaped in cross-section, and the first flange (1) and the second flange (2) are symmetrically arranged through the middle of the flexible rubber component (3), and the two ends of the flexible rubber component (3) are respectively attached to the outer walls of the first flange (1) and the second flange (2).

2. The flexible connection device for the refueling device structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible rubber part (3) has multiple sets of inner ring grooves evenly opened along the axial direction, and each inner ring groove is provided with a complete steel ring (4).

3. The flexible connection device for the refueling device structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The flexible rubber component (3) has annular protrusions (6) on both sides corresponding to the steel ring (4).

4. The flexible connection device for the refueling device structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible rubber part (3) has a rectangular cross-section fixed groove at both ends. The fixed groove is provided with an annular support ring (5). The inner wall of the support ring (5) is correspondingly set with the outer wall of the first flange (1) and the second flange (2).

5. The flexible connection device for the refueling device structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The support ring (5) is made of aluminum.

6. The flexible connection device for the refueling device structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the flexible rubber component (3) are fixed to the first flange (1) and the second flange (2) by adhesive.

7. The flexible connection device for the refueling device structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the flexible rubber component (3) are fixed to the first flange (1) and the second flange (2) by bolts.