Assembly vehicle to be used for the production of aircraft fuel test equipment and equivalent tanks.

TR202419386U4Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-22TUSAŞ - TÜRK HAVACILIK & UZAY SANAYİİ ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
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Patent Type
Utility models
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TUSAŞ - TÜRK HAVACILIK & UZAY SANAYİİ ANONİM ŞİRKETİ
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2026-06-22

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Abstract

The invention relates to aircraft fuel testing equipment and an assembly tool for the production of equivalent tanks, which enables the inner ring structure, used to hold fuel tanks in aircraft fuel testing, to also be used as an assembly tool in the production of the tanks.
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1 TARIFF FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AIRCRAFT FUEL TESTING EQUIPMENT AND EQUIVALENT TANKS. ASSEMBLY TOOL TO BE USED The technical field to which the invention relates: The invention describes a structure called the inner ring that holds fuel tanks in aircraft fuel testing, and which is also known as the 5 aircraft fuel test tanks that enable their use as assembly tools in tank production. It relates to the assembly equipment to be used for the production of the equipment and equivalent tanks. State of the art: Fuel testing equipment measures the performance, efficiency, and of an engine or fuel system. a test setup or platform used to test its reliability 10 These systems are particularly prevalent in the aviation, automotive, defense, and energy sectors. a critical role in the development process of fuel-powered engines and systems It plays a role. Fuel testing equipment tests different engines or fuel systems. measuring how these pieces of equipment perform under operational conditions Tests conducted with [the system] provide access to important data regarding the system's security and efficiency. 15 It provides. Aircraft fuel testing equipment is used in aircraft or similar advanced military aerial vehicles. a test designed to test the fuel systems of the engines being used It is a platform. This equipment ensures the reliability of aircraft engines and fuel systems, It is specifically developed to evaluate its performance and safety. 20 Aircraft fuel test, a total of four tanks (FCF (front middle fuselage) - CF (middle fuselage) - LFW (left) Fuel is supplied to the RGW (right wing) and the fuel passes between the tanks, This is done to observe and test parameters such as flow rate. The designed test equipment simulates the maneuvers the aircraft will experience during flight. It is a dynamic structure capable of doing so. 25 The primary purpose of aircraft fuel test equipment is to examine the fuel system of aircraft engines. The goal is to test its components and performance under different conditions. Through these tests... critical parameters of the engine such as fuel consumption, combustion efficiency, pressure and temperature 2 These tests are being analyzed to ensure flight safety of the fuel system and the engine. to optimize performance and identify potential problems in advance This ensures that the engines operate smoothly under real flight conditions. The aim is to be sure. The main tests performed on an aircraft fuel test rig include fuel pressure and 5 the flow, how much fuel the engine consumes under different operating conditions, and that fuel The process involves testing how the fuel is delivered to the engine. Pressure readings indicate that the fuel is reaching the engine. This is critical to ensuring that the system can access the data properly. The fuel injection system injects the correct amount of fuel into the engine at the right time. It checks whether or not it has been done. This system has a direct impact on combustion efficiency. It is effective and of great importance for performance optimization. The behavior of the fuel system under heat and pressure, under high temperature and pressure conditions. The durability of the engine and fuel system is being tested, and especially that of aircraft engines. The scenarios simulate operation at high speeds. Fuel leaks and safety are also considered. The tests check for any fuel leaks in the system. 15 And safety tests are critical for the proper storage and use of fuel. Fuel efficiency is important. It refers to how much the engine can utilize different flight scenarios. It is optimized by testing that it works efficiently. Various recommendations and practices for fuel testing equipment in the current state of the art. Although improvements have been made, these improvements are insufficient. For this purpose, 20 Some examples of applications for inventions are given below. Aircraft fuel tests assess the long-term reliability of engine and fuel systems, and This is a critical step to ensure performance. These tests verify that the engines... It is being developed and simulations similar to real flight conditions are being carried out. It includes. 25 Chinese origin, number “CN102700725A”, in the known state of the art. The invention in question belongs to the field of aviation and specifically concerns the fuel of a large aircraft. It relates to a method for mounting the reservoir on a test bench. This method The stages are as follows: 3 - A virtual setup plane in accordance with the test bench configuration. It is defined. - During the test bench design phase, the configuration of the fuel tank to be tested. and the stance is determined. - Mounting support legs for the fuel tank to be tested and support legs for the test bench 5 Their feet are described. - The fuel tank to be tested and the test bench on which measurements will be taken are suitable. Locations are determined. - During the test bench implementation phase, the fuel tank to be tested is placed on the test bench. It is hung on the fuel tank support legs and the test bench support legs 10 It is combined correctly. - Finally, the fuel tank positioning accuracy must conform to the measurement data. This is confirmed. Chinese origin, number “CN218537149U”, in the known state of the art. The invention in question relates to the technical field of test equipment and is a mechanical 15 It relates to an aircraft fuel system testing device consisting of a console. In the known state of the art, the inner ring tools to be used during testing are different. It cannot be used in the system; the tools produced are specific to the job and project, and when the project is finished... The manufactured tools are becoming obsolete and cannot be disassembled or reassembled. Current fuel testing... Frame 20 with assemblies to hold four tank hulls in place for the equipment. and four assembly lines required for the installation of bulkhead parts on assembly lines The set must be produced. Therefore, a total of eight sets need to be made. The eight tools to be used in the current assembly method will have both material cost (steel) and labor costs, as well as the cost of milling and machine tools to be used for processing the tools. This results in additional wage losses and wasted time. 25 In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions, the subject matter... Due to its shortcomings, an improvement is needed in the relevant technical field. It has been made. 4 The purpose of the invention: The main purpose of the invention is to create an inner ring that will hold the fuel tanks in place during aircraft fuel testing. The structure is also used as an assembly tool in the production of tanks. Another purpose of the invention is its detachable and reassemblable design. Thus, the test equipment... The fact that the tools used in this way can also be used in assembly. 5 Another purpose of the invention is to identify the part by referencing specific points during assembly. verifying suitability for the team, ensuring the product is produced correctly and consistently. guaranteeing the hole spacing of the tool is also carried out in the test equipment. It is used as testing equipment for the tools used in assembly. It is usability. 10 Another purpose of the invention is to allow the detailed components used in the invention to be used in other projects. It means being usable. Thus, it means using minimum materials with maximum benefit. Explanation of the figures: FIGURE -1; Isometric model of the assembly vehicle with aircraft fuel test equipment mounted on it, which is the subject of the invention. It is a drawing that gives the image. 15 FIGURE 2; This is a drawing showing the turret of the assembly vehicle that is the subject of the invention. FIGURE 3; Giving an isometric view of the outer ring of the assembly device that is the subject of the invention. It is a drawing. FIGURE 4; Top view of the outer ring of the assembly device subject to the invention. It is a drawing that gives. 20 FIGURE 5; Giving an isometric view of the inner ring of the assembly device that is the subject of the invention. It is a drawing. FIGURE 6; This is a drawing showing the isometric view of the tank of the assembly vehicle that is the subject of the invention. FIGURE 7; Isometric view of the tool hole and pin of the assembly tool subject to the invention. It is a drawing that gives. 25 FIGURE 8; Isometric view of the tool hole and apparatus of the assembly tool subject to the invention. It is a drawing that gives. Reference numbers: 1. Tower 2. Outer Ring 5 3. Inner Ring 301. Inner Ring Rear Body 302. Inner Ring Middle Body 303. Inner Ring Right Wing 304. Inner Ring Left Wing 10 4. Tanks 401. Rear Body Fuel Tank 402. Mid-body Fuel Tank 403. Right Wing Fuel Tank 404. Left Wing Fuel Tank 15 Team 5 6. Team Hole 7. Apparatus 8. Pin 6 Description of the invention: The invention also describes a structure called the inner ring that holds fuel tanks in aircraft fuel testing. aircraft fuel test tanks that enable their use as assembly tools in tank production. It relates to the assembly equipment to be used for the production of the equipment and equivalent tanks. The invention is a device that holds the fuel tanks (4) in aircraft fuel testing, and also holds the tanks (4) 5 It includes an inner ring (3) which enables it to be used as an assembly tool in production. inner ring (3), tool hole (6) used in transporting tanks (4) It also provides. The invention includes a test rig consisting of tanks (4), inner ring (3), outer ring (2) and turrets (1). and includes the teams (5) that connect the test equipment with the tanks (4). 10 Tool holes (6) are referenced from the points determined by the user during assembly. by taking the part to verify its suitability for the set (5) and ensuring the product is correct each time In order to guarantee that it is produced in some way, the reference point on the tool (5) It is used as follows: Tanks (4) are placed in the tool holes (6) on the tool (5). It is fixed with pin (8). Also, the tool details can be adjusted without damaging the test equipment. It is easy to attach and detach, and can be removed without damaging the test equipment once the process is complete. There is a holder apparatus (Mbox)(7). Apparatus (7) are used to disassemble and reassemble tools (5) without damaging the test equipment, They are very strong holding parts. Thanks to the devices (7), the tool details (5) are attached to the tools. No assembly is required. The apparatus (7) is 20 from the tools (5) when the process is finished. They can be removed. Thus, the tools (5) are not damaged, so the tools (5) It can also be used in other processes. Apparatus (7), inner rings (3) tanks (4) It is used for fixing. The tower (1) in the invention creates height, tanks (4), inner ring (3) and outer ring. (2) carries. The outer ring (2), which is connected to the towers (1) and the inner ring (3), is powered by a motor 25 It enables the tanks (4) to rotate on the Y-axis. The inner ring (3) is connected to the outer ring (2). and holds the tanks (4) and moves the tanks (4) along the X axis with the help of the motor. It provides. Inner ring (3) inner ring rear body (301), inner ring middle body (302), inner The inner ring consists of the right wing (303) and the inner ring consists of the left wing (304). The aircraft's fuel The equivalent tanks of the depots (4) carry 8 tons of fuel. Tank (4) rear body fuel 30 7 fuel tank (401), middle fuselage fuel tank (402), right wing fuel tank (403), left wing fuel It consists of tanks (404). With this invention, the movements of an aircraft fuel tank will be simulated in a test, and the fuel flow will be simulated. The mechanism is being observed. The invention has a detachable and reassemblable structure and a tool thanks to the fact that its holes (6) are also used in transport in the test equipment 5 The tools used in assembly (5) can also be used in test equipment. Thus The costs of the tooling (5) are reduced by half. In this way, steel material, machine tool, It reduces labor, assembly, and installation costs by half. The invention eliminates the need for extra tools for assembly. This allows the material to be easily assembled. Labor and time are saved. The fact that the sets (5) are demountable 10 Thanks to this, sustainable products are produced. Furthermore, the team remains active even after the testing process is complete. (5) detachable apparatus used (7) detail parts are different in other projects It can be used in teams. The invention is a sustainable product and prevents waste. It is achieved with maximum benefit while using minimum materials. The tool holes (6) in the parts of the invention are also the tanks (4) of the inner ring (3) 15 They are used as transport points. This allows for extra processing of the parts. This prevents leaks, ensures leak-proofness, and results in a versatile product. Within the scope of the invention, separate kits (5) for the assembly of tanks (4) and the test inner ring (3) is not used. The apparatus (mbox) (7) and detachable sets (5) included in the invention and thanks to the common use of tool holes (6) in the equipment, 20 used in assembly. The tools (5) can also be used in the test equipment. In this way, the cost of the tool (5) The production time and labor are decreasing, and profit is being made. With the invention, the tool (5) Waste is prevented. Thus, tools that will be used and discarded in production (5) Maximum efficiency is achieved. Material consumption saves time and labor. is being done. 25

Claims

9 SUMMARY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AIRCRAFT FUEL TESTING EQUIPMENT AND EQUIVALENT TANKS. ASSEMBLY TOOL TO BE USED The invention also describes a structure called the inner ring that holds fuel tanks in aircraft fuel testing. Aircraft fuel test 5, which enables its use as an assembly tool in the production of tanks. It relates to the assembly equipment to be used for the production of the equipment and equivalent tanks. 8 REQUESTS 1. Assembly to be used for the production of aircraft fuel test equipment and equivalent tanks. It is a vehicle, and its feature is that it carries the tanks (4), the inner ring (3) and the outer ring (2) and the tower (1) that creates the height; the motor which is attached to the towers (1) and the inner ring (3). the outer ring (2) which enables the tanks (4) to turn with the help of; 5 attached to the outer ring (2) holding the tanks (4), inner ring rear hull (301), inner ring middle hull (302), inner consisting of a ring right wing (303) and an inner ring left wing (304), powered by a motor. enabling the movement of the tanks (4) and holding the fuel tanks (4) during the aircraft fuel test, also used as an assembly tool in the production of tanks (4) providing, tool holes (6) also in transporting test equipment 10 the inner ring (3) which enables its use; the equivalent of the aircraft's fuel tanks, rear fuselage fuel tank (401), middle fuselage fuel tank (402), right wing fuel tank (403), tank consisting of left wing fuel tank (404); tanks (4) and inner ring (3), connection of the test equipment consisting of the outer ring (2) and the towers (1) The team providing (5); 15 points determined by the user during assembly to verify the suitability of the part to the set (5) by taking reference, the product is correct and To ensure that the tanks are produced the same each time, with pins (8) (4) The inner ring (3) structure which ensures its fixation is used in the production of tanks (4) as assembly equipment and in the testing process, tanks (4) are transported tool hole (6) that enables its use; attach detail parts to the tools (5) 20 The retaining part which is used to remove and can be detached from the tool (5) when the process is finished. It includes the apparatus (7).

2. For the production of aircraft fuel test equipment and equivalent tanks in accordance with Claim 1. It is the assembly tool to be used, and its feature is; assembly hole in the production of tanks (4), In the test, the tool hole (6) used as a transport point for the tanks (4) is 25 It includes.

3. For the production of aircraft fuel test equipment and equivalent tanks in accordance with Claim 2. It is the assembly tool to be used, and its feature is the common use of tool holes (6). It includes a tool (5) that can be used both in assembly and in test equipment.

4. Production of aircraft fuel test equipment and equivalent tanks in accordance with Claim 1: 30 It is the assembly tool to be used, and its feature is; inner ring (3), outer ring (2) and towers. (1) includes the test equipment that is formed.