A cutter mechanism

Abstract

This invention relates to a body (2) with aircraft, a least one cutter (3) located on the body (2) prevents the body (2) from being damaged by cutting a cable (C) that comes into contact with the body (2) during its movement, and at least one panel (4) located on the body (2) and in which the cutter (3) is positioned.

Description

[0001] A CUTTER MECHANISM

[0002] Th present invention relates to a cutter mechanism that provides damping on cable cutters in aircraft.

[0003] In aircraft, which may be helicopters, planes, or unmanned aerial vehicles, accidents such as damage to the aircraft or crashing of the aircraft may occur as a result of external obstacles such as electrical wires or telephone cables hitting the aircraft during flight. Cable cutter systems are used on the aircraft to reduce the risk of damage by hitting the aircraft surface with obstacles such as electrical wires or telephone cables. Cable cutter systems can be placed on the upper or lower surface of the aircraft and are produced to have high resistance when cutting the cable. Since the cable hits the cable cutter on the aircraft at very high speeds, it erodes the cutting surfaces and causes damage.

[0004] Aircraft cable cutter systems are mentioned in the United States patent document numbered US10196136B2 in the state of the art. The cable directly contacts the cutting blades and by means of the reverse connection of the cutting blades to the arms, the cutting blades are closed. Thus, cable cutting is carried out. Since the cable cutters are connected to the spring, energy damping can be achieved when the cable first contacts the blades. The spring restores the blades after the cable is cut.

[0005] In the United States patent document numbered US91 14873B2 in the state of the art, the body is fixed to the upper part of the jaw by means of a pivot pin or a fastening pin passing through said upper part and said jaw. The rotary blade is thus suitable for rotating a pivot pin extending into the notch in a Y direction, in the direction of the thickness of the jaw, about the pivot axis. When the rotary blade is in its initial position, the tapered side is visible as the body of the rotary blade is fixed within the setback at the top of the jaw. At least one cable is inserted into the notch before coming into contact with the device. More precisely, the rotary blade is arranged in the notch in an upward direction from the first and second sharp edges. The first and second sharp edges are placed to extend the rotary blade. The jaw comprises a return spring to keep the rotary blade in its original position when there is no cable. By means of a cutter mechanism developed with the present invention, when the aircraft gets stuck on obstacles such as cables or wires during flight or taxi, the wire is cut by cutters and the aircraft is prevented from being damaged.

[0006] Another aim of the invention is to reduce the damage to the surface by damping the force generated on the cutting surface when the aircraft gets stuck on obstacles such as cables or wires during flight or taxi.

[0007] The cutter mechanism defined in the first claim and the claims dependent on this claim, which is realised to achieve the aim of the invention, includes a body that is an air vehicle. There is at least one cutter on the body that cuts a cable that hits the body during the movement of the body, thus preventing damage to the body. There is at least one panel on the body and a cutter is located in the panel.

[0008] The cutter mechanism of the invention comprises at least two plates positioned movably and opposite each other on the panel. It comprises a first position (I) where the plates contact each other and a second position (II) where the plates move away from each other by a certain distance due to the impact of the cable between the plates. The cable creates force by hitting the plates, and by allowing the plates to move from the first position (I) to the second position (II), some of the resulting force is allowed to be damped. When the plates reach the second position (II), the cable slides over the plates and is directed towards the cutter.

[0009] In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism comprises at least one slot on the panel inside the tube, into which the plates enter when they move from the first position (I) to the second position (II).

[0010] In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism comprises at least one spring that is compressed by the plate by storing energy as the plate enters the slot, with the force generated by the cable hitting the plates, located inside the slot. By means of the spring, the plate is held in the slot in the second position (II).

[0011] In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism comprises a spring located in the slot, which moves the plate from the tight position to the released position when the plate comes out of the slot, allowing the plate to come to the first position (I) and being held there. In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism comprises a spring that almost completely absorbs the impact force created by the cable by moving to the second position (I) when the cable hits the plate.

[0012] In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism comprises more than one spring positioned within the slot to allow damping at more than one place where the cable hits the plate.

[0013] In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism comprises plates that extend in front of the cutter and ensure that the cable hitting it is directed towards the cutter. The cable slides between the plates and is directed towards the cutter.

[0014] In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism comprises at least one explosive within the panel that triggers the cutter so that the cutter is activated.

[0015] In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism comprises at least one trigger between the cutter and the plate, which triggers the explosive upon contact of the cable.

[0016] In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism comprises at least two cutters that are supported around a support point on the panel at a location predetermined by the user, and when the explosive is triggered, they approach each other at least partially, centring on the support point, thus allowing the cable to be cut by remaining between them.

[0017] In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism comprises at least two cutters, which are predetermined by the manufacturer and preferably produced as C- shaped, to surround the cable between them.

[0018] The cutter mechanism realised to achieve the aim of this invention is shown in the attached figures, and of these figures;

[0019] Figure 1 is the side view of the cutter mechanism.

[0020] Figure 2 is another side view of the cutter mechanism.

[0021] The parts in the figures are numbered one by one and the equivalents of these numbers are given below. 1 . Cutter mechanism

[0022] 2. Body

[0023] 3. Cutter

[0024] 4. Panel

[0025] 5. Plate

[0026] 6. Slot

[0027] 7. Spring

[0028] 8. Explosive

[0029] 9. Trigger

[0030] (C) Cable

[0031] (I) First Position

[0032] (II) Second Position

[0033] Cutter mechanism (1 ) comprises a body (2) with aircraft, a least one cutter (3) located on the body (2) prevents the body (2) from being damaged by cutting a cable (C) that comes into contact with the body (2) during its movement, and at least one panel (4) located on the body (2) and in which the cutter (3) is positioned.

[0034] Cutter mechanism (1 ) that is the subject of the invention comprises at least two plates (5) located on the panel (4) movably and facing each other, a first position (I) where the plates contact each other, a second position (II), in which the distance between them increases compared to the first position (I) by the force applied to the opposite surfaces of the plates (5) by the cable (C), and plates (5) that absorb the force at least partially by moving from the first position (I) to the second position (II) by means of the force generated by the cable (C) coming into contact between the plates (5) and allow the cable (C) to be directed towards the cutter (3) and cut by the cutter (3).

[0035] Cutter mechanism (1 ) comprises a body (2) with aircraft, a least one cutter (3) located on the body (2) prevents the body (2) from being damaged by cutting a cable (C) that comes into contact with the body (2) during its movement, and at least one panel (4) located on the body (2) and in which the cutter (3) is positioned.

[0036] There are at least two plates (5) on the panel (4) that are movable and opposite each other. There is a first position (I) where the plates (5) contact each other.There are plates (5) that move away from each other with respect to the first position (I) with the application of force by the cable (C) and which at least partially absorb the impact force of the cable (C). The plates (5) allow the cable (C) to be directed towards the cutter (3) and cut by the cutter (3). As the plates (5) move from the first position (I) to the second position (II), the force created by the cable (C) is at least partially damped, thus reducing the damage on the plate (5).

[0037] In an embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism (1 ) comprises at least two slots (6) located on the panel (4) in which the plates (5) are placed at least partially, moving from the first position (I) to the second position (II). The impact force generated by the cable (C) on the plates (5) brings the plates (5) to the second position (II) and contributes to the damping with the support of the slot (6).

[0038] In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism (1 ) comprises at least one spring (7) that is located inside the slot (6) and ensures that the plates (5) are held in the second position (II) by being compressed by the plate (5) entering the slot (6) at least partially by means of the force created by the cable (C) that contacts the plates (5). By means of the spring (7) located in the slot (6), the plate (5), which enters the slot (6) at least partially, is held in the slot (6).

[0039] In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism (1 ) comprises at least one spring (7) located within the slot (6) and ensures that the plates move from the second position (II) to the first position (I) by the plates (5) coming out of the slot (6) almost completely when they are released. By means of the spring (7), the plates (5) are enabled to move from the second position (II) to the first position (I) and come out of the slot (6) at least partially.

[0040] In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism (1 ) comprises a spring (7) that comes to the second position (I) when the cable (C) touches the plate (5) and at least partially damps the impact force of the cable (C). By means of the spring (7), the plates (5) move between the first position (I) and the second position (II) and provide damping.

[0041] In an embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism (1 ) comprises plates (5) that extend in front of the cutter (3) and direct the cable (C) in contact with it towards the cutter (3), allowing the cable (C) to be cut by the cutter (3). By means of the plates (5), the cable (C) hitting the plates (5) is ensured to slide towards the cutter (3).

[0042] In an embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism (1 ) comprises at least one explosive (8) located within the panel (3) and triggers the cutter (3) and enables it to be activated. By means of the explosive (8), the cutters (3) inside the panel (3) are enabled to move and approach each other.

[0043] In an embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism (1 ) comprises at least one trigger (9) located between the cutter (3) and the plate (4) and enables the explosive (8) to be triggered by contacting the cable (C). By means of the trigger (9) being located between the cutter (3) and the plate (4), the cable (C) contacts the trigger (9) after it touches the plate (4), thus making it possible for the trigger (9) to trigger the explosive (8).

[0044] In one embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism (1 ) comprises at least two cutters (4) located on the panel (3) and supported from at least one support point in the position predetermined by the user and enable the cable (C) to be cut by moving around the support point and at least partially approaching each other upon activation of the explosive (8). The cutters (4) enable the cable (C) to be cut by making the opening and closing movement of the shears around a support point.

[0045] In an embodiment of the invention, the cutter mechanism (1 ) comprises at least two cutters (4) predetermined by the manufacturer and produced in C form surrounding the cable (C). By means of the production of the cutters (4) in C form, the cable (C) is cut by surrounding it all around between the cutters (4).

Claims

CLAIMS1. A cutter mechanism (1 ) comprising a body (2), which is an aircraft, at least one cutter (3) located on the body (2) prevents the body (2) from being damaged by cutting a cable (C) that comes into contact with the body (2) during its movement, and at least one panel (4) located on the body (2) and comprises the cutter (3), characterised by comprising at least two plates (5) located on the panel (4) movably and facing each other, a first position (I) where the plates (5) remain opposite each other, a second position (II), in which the distance between them increases compared to the first position (I), by force applied by the cable (C) to the opposite surfaces of the plates (5), and the plates (5) that damp the force at least partially by moving from the first position (I) to the second position (II) by means of the force generated by the contact of the cable (C) between the plates (5) and allow the cable (C) to be directed towards the cutter (3) and cut by the cutter (3).

2. A cutter mechanism (1 ) according to Claim 1 , comprising at least two slots (6) located on the panel (3) in which the plates (5) are placed at least partially, moving from the first position (I) to the second position (II).

3. A cutter mechanism (1 ) according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, comprising at least one spring (7) that is located inside the slot (6) and ensures that the plates (5) are held in the second position (II) by being compressed by the plate (5) entering the slot (6) at least partially by means of the force created by the cable (C) that contacts the plates (5).

4. A cutter mechanism (1 ) according to Claim 3, comprising the spring (7) located inside the slot (6) and enables the plates (5) to move from the second position (II) to the first position (I) by the plates (5) coming out of the slot (6) almost completely in the position they are released.

5. A cutter mechanism (1 ) according to Claim 3 or Claim 4, comprising the spring(7) that comes to the second position (I) when the cable (C) contacts the plate (5) and at least partially damps the impact force of the cable (C).

6. A cutter mechanism (1 ) according to Claims 3 to 5, comprising the springs (7) located within the slot (6) and provide damping at multiple points where the cable (C) hits.

7. A cutter mechanism (1 ) according to any of the previous claims, comprising the plates (5) that extend in front of the cutter (3) and direct the cable (C) in contact with it towards the cutter (3), allowing the cable (C) to be cut by the cutter (3).

8. A cutter mechanism (1 ) according to Claim 1 , comprising at least one explosive(8) located inside the panel (3) and triggers the cutter (3) and activates it.

9. A cutter mechanism (1 ) according to Claim 8, comprising at least one trigger (9) located between the cutter (3) and the plate (4) and allows the explosive (8) to be triggered by contacting the cable (C).

10. A cutter mechanism (1 ) according to Claim 8 or Claim 9, comprising at least two cutters (4) located on the panel (3) and supported from at least one support point in the position predetermined by the user and enable the cable (C) to be cut by moving around the support point and at least partially approaching each other upon activation of the explosive (8).

11. A cutter mechanism (1 ) according to any of the previous claims, comprising at least two cutters (4) in C form, predetermined by the manufacturer and surrounding the cable (C) all around.

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