A guiding system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a body (2) which is an aircraft, a main plate (3) which allows the protection of the body (2) by directing a cable (C) such as an electrical wire or telephone cable away from the body (2), and at least one equipment (4) that is positioned on the body (2) and performs the operation determined by the user.

Description

[0001] A GUIDING SYSTEM

[0002] This invention relates to a guiding system that is located in aircraft and allows the protection of the body by guiding a cable such as an electrical wire or telephone cable away from the body to remove objects that hinder the flight of the aircraft during flight.

[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. In helicopters, wire cutting systems are used against the risk of the aerial wires stretched between electrical poles hitting the helicopter. Cable cutter systems are used on the aircraft to reduce the risk of obstacles such as electrical wires or telephone cables hitting the aircraft surface. The wire in the air hits the wire cutting blade on the helicopter at a certain speed and the cutting is done. Wire guides are used to prevent wires from hitting and getting stuck on the body and to reach the wire cutter. There is no protective guidance against the wire in the area between the camera and the equipment in the nose area. There are many areas similar to this area on aircraft. The reason why a cable guide cannot be placed in this area is to avoid obstructing the operation of the camera and creating a shadow area.

[0004] In Japanese patent document numbered JP6141469B2 in the state of the art, a sliding door opening and closing system is mentioned. This system has a two-stage structure. In the system, the second sliding door can be hidden inside the first sliding door. In this way, the width of the two-stage telescopic sliding door can be divided into two and the lateral length or width of the door can be restricted.

[0005] In Chinese utility model document numbered CN216563490U in the state of the art, a spherical shell structure in which a receiver / transmitter antenna on a helicopter guides the cable in order to protect it from cables during flight is mentioned. The movement of the shell is provided by a motor.

[0006] By means of the guiding system developed with the present invention, the wire is directed to the cutter by means of the plate and cut, in order to protect the body of the aircraft from obstacles such as cables or wires during flight or taxiing in the airspace, and the aircraft is prevented from being damaged.

[0007] Another aim of the invention is to protect the body from obstacles such as cables or wires during flight or taxiing and to enable the use of equipment such as cameras and sensors on the body in the closed position of the first plate and the second plate.

[0008] The guiding system defined in the first claim and the claims dependent on this claim, which is realised to achieve the aim of the invention, comprises a body which is an aircraft, a main plate which directs a cable that may come into contact with the body during flight outwards from the body and prevents the body from being damaged, and at least one equipment that is positioned on the body and / or on the aerodynamic surface, and performs the operation determined by the user. The body comprises a protective main plate that directs a cable that hits the body during the body's movement, and a main plate that directs the cable out of the body, thus preventing damage to the body and equipment.

[0009] Said guiding system comprises a first plate positioned movably on the main plate. It comprises a first position (I) where the first plate is located almost completely opposite to the main plate and is positioned in a way that does not prevent the operation of the equipment. The main plate and the first plate are located in a first position (I) where they stand side by side in the area where the equipment is positioned on the aircraft. The main plate and the first plate that are located in the first position (I) are positioned in a way that does not affect the operating viewing angle of the equipment. It comprises a second position (II) that is different from the first position (I) and extends in the direction of the cable, where the first plate is directed in the direction of the cable's location when it encounters the cable during flight, and almost completely protects the equipment. The first plate moves from the tail section of the aircraft in the direction of the nose section and comes to the second position (II). The first plate opens forward from the nose section of the aircraft and comes to the second position (II). It comprises a first plate with a second position (II) that allows the cable to slide over the first plate without contacting the equipment, in order to ensure that the cable is removed from the equipment by the user moving the first plate to the second position (II). It comprises a first actuator that is located on the main plate and enables the movement of the first plate from the first position (I) to the second position (II) and from the second position (II) to the first position (I) to change the protection area.

[0010] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system comprises a second plate positioned parallel to the first plate. It comprises a second position (II) where the second plate is located almost completely on top of the first plate. The second plate and the first plate are positioned so that they are closed in the second position (II). It includes a third position (III) where the second plate extends in a direction parallel to the surface of the first plate facing the position of the cable to cover the equipment along its length to extend in a direction different from the second position (II) where the surface of the first plate contacts the cable. It comprises a second plate with a third position (III) that allows the cable to contact the second plate instead of the equipment when the second plate is brought to the third position (III) by the user and removes the cable. The third position (III) is the position in which the second plate is angled downwards at an acute angle or almost exactly perpendicular to the first plate. In the third position (III), the second plate is positioned in a direction towards the surface of the earth. The second plate extends longitudinally to the first plate and reaches the third position (III).

[0011] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system comprises a second actuator that is located on the second plate and enables the second plate to switch between positions by bringing it from the second position (II) to the third position (III) and from the third position (III) to the second position (II).

[0012] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system comprises at least one channel located on one edge of the main plate, which enables the first plate to be placed inside the main plate, partially covering one edge of the first plate and protecting it.

[0013] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system comprises at least one slot that is located on the surface of the first plate and enables the second plate to open and close by moving on the first plate and increasing the protection area by advancing the second plate.

[0014] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system comprises at least one pin that is located on the second plate and is positioned in a form compatible with the slot, enabling the second plate to open and close. In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system comprises a fastener that is located on the body, in which the main plate enters almost completely, and which has an opening on its surface facing the main plate. The fastener enables the main plate to be attached to the body. The main plate is positioned on the main body with the help of the stabiliser.

[0015] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system comprises at least one spring that is located inside the stabiliser and provides the main plate to be compressed at least partially into the stabiliser as a result of the impact created by the cable coming in contact with the main plate, thus damps the force without transferring it to the body. The spring is positioned in the hollow opening on the stabiliser.

[0016] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system comprises a control unit that provides the user with the opening and closing function of the first plate with the help of the first actuator. The actuators are opened and closed with a control unit that comprises an autonomous system that operates with the commands it receives from the user.

[0017] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system comprises a control unit that provides the user with the opening and closing function of the second plate with the help of the second actuator.

[0018] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system comprises at least one cutter that prevents the body from being damaged by cutting the cable, which may cause damage by coming into contact with the body, before it comes into contact with the body. The cable is cut with the help of the cutter on the body and the body is protected.

[0019] The guiding system realised to achieve the aim of this invention is shown in the attached figures, and of these figures;

[0020] Figure 1 shows the right view of the aircraft body.

[0021] Figure 2 shows the schematic view of the guiding system in the first position (I).

[0022] Figure 3 shows the schematic view of the guiding system in the second position (II). Figure 4 shows the schematic view of the guiding system in the third position (III).

[0023] Figure 5 shows the detailed schematic view of the guiding system in the third position (III).

[0024] Figure 6 shows the left view of the guiding system.

[0025] Figure 7 shows the isometric view of the guiding system.

[0026] The parts in the figures are numbered one by one and the equivalents of these numbers are given below.

[0027] 1 . Guiding system

[0028] 2. Body

[0029] 3. Main plate

[0030] 4. Equipment

[0031] 5. First plate

[0032] 6. First actuator

[0033] 7. Second plate

[0034] 8. Second actuator

[0035] 9. Channel

[0036] 10. Slot

[0037] 11. Pin

[0038] 12. Stabiliser

[0039] 13. Spring

[0040] 14. Control unit

[0041] 15. Cutter

[0042] (C) Cable

[0043] (I) First Position

[0044] (II) Second Position

[0045] (III) Third Position The guiding system (1 ) comprises a body (2) which is an aircraft, a main plate (3) which allows the protection of the body (2) by directing a cable (C) such as an electrical wire or telephone cable away from the body (2), and at least one equipment (4) that is positioned on the body (2) and performs the operation determined by the user. (Figure - 1 , Figure - 2)

[0046] The guiding system (1 ) which is the subject of the invention comprises a first plate (5) that is positioned on the main plate (3), a first position (I) in which the first plate (5) is located on the main plate (3), a second position (II) in which the first plate (5) is guided towards the cable (C) and extends in a way that almost completely protects the equipment (4), a first plate (5) that has a second position (II) which allows the cable (C) to slide over the first plate (5) in order to prevent damage to the equipment (4) when the first plate (5) is brought to the second position (II) by the user, and a first actuator (6) that is located on the main plate (3) and enables the movement of the first plate (5) from the first position (I) to the second position (II) and from the second position (II) to the first position (I). (Figure - 2, Figure - 3)

[0047] It comprises a body (2) on the aircraft, a main plate (3) that prevents damage to the body (2) by removing a cable (C) such as an electric wire or telephone cable from the body (2), and at least one equipment (4) that is positioned outside the aerodynamic surface on the body (2), such as a sensor or camera, and allows the user to perform the operation defined in advance according to the operation. The main plate (3) has a parallelogram rectangular shape. The cable (C) that touches the main plate (3) is moved away by sliding from one edge of the main plate (3). In this way, the protection of the body (2) and the equipment (4) is ensured. The cable (C) that may touch the body (2) touches the main plate (3) and the protection of the body (2) is ensured. The main plate (3) is positioned in the area where the equipment (4) is located on the body, preferably at the tip of the aircraft. (Figure - 1 , Figure - 2)

[0048] There is the first position (I) in which the main plate (3) and the first plate (5) are positioned on top of and almost opposite each other. The first plate (5) has a parallelogram, rectangular shape. While the first plate (5) is in the first position (I), the equipment (4) can perform its function. The main plate (3) and the first plate (5) are located in the first position (I) in a way that does not hinder the working function of the equipment. By means of the first actuator (6), the first plate (5) extends in the direction of the cable (C) and comes to the second position (II) to protect the equipment (4) located outside the aerodynamic surface of the aircraft from possible damage. The second plate (5) comes to the second position (II) towards the area where the equipment (4) is positioned, in the direction of the nose of the aircraft, and prevents it from touching the equipment (4). When the first plate (5) comes to the second position (II), it expands the protection area by advancing in a way to protect the equipment (4). In this way, the cable (C) is ensured to touch the first plate (5) before touching the equipment (4). The cable (C) that touches the first plate (5) allows the cable (C) to slide over the first plate (5) with the first plate (5), allowing the cable (C) to be directed outwards from the body (2). Thus, the cable (C) touches the first plate (5) and the protection of the equipment (4) is ensured. (Figure - 2, Figure - 3)

[0049] In an embodiment of the invention, the guiding system (1 ) comprises a second plate (7) that is positioned on the first plate (5), a second position (II) in which the second plate (7) is positioned on the first plate (5), a third position (III) in which the second plate (7) is positioned parallel to the surface of the first plate (5) facing the location of the cable (C), in a direction different from the direction in which the first plate (5) extends, in a way that increases the surface in contact with the cable (C), covering the equipment (4) along its length, and a second plate (7) having a third position (III) that allows the cable (C) to slide over the second plate (7) in order to protect the equipment (4) from the cable when the second plate (7) is brought to the third position (III) by the user. There is the first position (I) in which the second plate (7) and the first plate (5) are positioned on top of and almost opposite each other. The second plate (7) is located in a direction that is almost perpendicular or angled to the first plate (5), in line with the position of the first plate (5) and the cable (C), and the second position (II) is located where the cable (C) extends parallel to the surface where it touches the first plate (5). The second plate (7) comes to the second position (II) and protects the equipment (4) almost completely by covering it. The second plate (7) comes to the second position (II) and expands the protection area of the equipment (4) and prevents the equipment (4) from being damaged. The second plate (7) increases the protection area by allowing the cable (C) that touches the first plate (5) to slide away from the body (2) or ensures that the cable (C) that does not touch the first plate (5) is guided outwards before reaching the equipment (4). The second plate (5) has a parallelogram, rectangular shape. In this way, the second plate (7) expands the protection area of the equipment (4) and protects the equipment (4) from the cable (C). (Figure - 3, Figure - 4)

[0050] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system (1 ) comprises a second actuator (8) that is located on the second plate (7) and enables the movement of the second plate (7) from the second position (II) to the third position (III) and from the third position (III) to the second position (II). There is a second actuator (8) that is located on one side of the second plate (7) and enables the opening and closing of the second plate (7). In order to protect the equipment (4) from the cable (C), it moves the second plate (7) to the second position (II). In this way, the protection area of the equipment (4) is expanded and its protection is ensured. (Figure - 2, Figure - 3)

[0051] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system (1 ) comprises at least one channel (9) that is located on the main plate (3), allows the first plate (5) to move on the main plate (3) and fit into the main plate (3), and protects the first plate (5) in a way that it will grip it. There is a channel (9) in which the first actuator (6) that allows the first plate (5) to move on the main plate (3) is located. The channel (9) is located in a way that it extends from one edge of the main plate (3). The channel (9) allows the first plate (5) to move in a way that it contacts the first plate (5) from one edge. (Figure - 2, Figure - 3)

[0052] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system (1 ) comprises at least one slot

[0053] (10) that is positioned on the first plate (5) and allows the second plate (7) to move on the first plate (5). The slots (10) on the first plate (5) allow the second plate (7) to move and open and close. The second plate (7) can move on the slots (10) and open towards the position where the equipment (4) is located. The slot (7) moves similarly to the rail system and enables the second plate (7) to open and close. In this way, the surfaces where the equipment (4) is protected are increased and their protection is ensured. (Figure - 4, Figure - 7)

[0054] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system (1 ) comprises at least one pin

[0055] (1 1 ) that fits into the slot (10) and allows the second plate (7) to move. There are pins (1 1 ) that are located in the slots (10) in which the second plate (7) moves and are positioned on the surface where the second plate (7) faces the first plate (5). The second plate (7) is opened and closed by moving in the direction of the slots (10) with the help of the pins (1 1 ). (Figure - 7)

[0056] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system (1 ) comprises a stabiliser (12) that is located on the body (2) and allows the main plate (3) to be almost completely placed in and fixed to the body (2). The main plate (3) is placed inside the stabiliser (12) by means of the groove located on the stabiliser (12). The stabiliser (12) enables the main plate (3) to be carried. (Figure - 3)

[0057] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system (1 ) comprises at least one spring (13) that is located inside the stabiliser (12) and is compressed by the force generated by the cable (C) coming in contact with the main plate (3) when the main plate (3) at least partially enters the stabiliser (12). The main plate (3) is attached to the stabiliser (12) by means of springs (13). As a result of an impact on the main plate (3), the main plate (3) moves towards the stabiliser (12). In this way, the force generated by the cable (C) coming in contact with the aircraft is damped by means of springs (13). (Figure - 5)

[0058] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system (1 ) comprises a control unit (14) that triggers the first actuator (6) and enables the first plate (5) to move. The control unit (14) controls the movement of the first plate (5) with the command it transmits to the first actuator (6). The control unit (14) enables the first plate (5) to move between the first position (I) and the second position (II). (Figure - 1 , Figure - 3)

[0059] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system (1 ) comprises a control unit (14) that triggers the actuator (8) and enables the second plate (7) to move. The second plate (7) is moved by the command transmitted by the control unit (14) to the second actuator (8). The control unit (14) enables the first plate (5) to move between the second position (II) and the third position (III). (Figure - 1 , Figure - 4)

[0060] In one embodiment of the invention, the guiding system (1 ) comprises at least one cutter (15) that cuts the cable (C) that comes in contact with the body (2). The main plate (3) ensures that the cable (C) that hits the first plate (5) or the second plate (7) is guided towards the cutter (15) and the cutter cuts the cable (C). In this way, the protection of the body (2) or equipment (4) in the aircraft is ensured. (Figure - 1 , Figure - 4)

Claims

CLAIMS1. A guiding system (1 ) comprising a body (2) which is an aircraft, a main plate (3) which allows the protection of the body (2) by directing a cable (C) such as an electrical wire or telephone cable away from the body (2), and at least one equipment (4) that is positioned on the body (2) and performs the operation determined by the user, characterised by a first plate (5) that is positioned on the main plate (3), a first position (I) in which the first plate (5) is located on the main plate (3), a second position (II) in which the first plate (5) is guided towards the cable (C) and extends in a way that almost completely protects the equipment (4), a first plate (5) that has a second position (II) which allows the cable (C) to slide over the first plate (5) in order to prevent damage to the equipment (4) when the first plate (5) is brought to the second position (II) by the user, and a first actuator (6) that is located on the main plate (3) and enables the movement of the first plate (5) from the first position (I) to the second position (II) and from the second position (II) to the first position (I).

2. A guiding system (1 ) according to Claim 1 , characterised by a second plate (7) that is positioned on the first plate (5), a second position (II) in which the second plate (7) is positioned on the first plate (5), a third position (III) in which the second plate (7) extends parallel to the surface of the first plate (5) facing the location of the cable (C), in a direction different from the direction in which the first plate (5) extends, in a way that increases the surface in contact with the cable (C), covering the equipment (4) along its length, and a second plate (7) having a third position (III) that allows the cable (C) to slide over the second plate (7) in order to protect the equipment (4) from the cable when the second plate(7) is brought to the third position (III) by the user.

3. A guiding system (1 ) according to Claim 2, characterised by a second actuator(8) that is located on the second plate (7) and enables the movement of the second plate (7) from the second position (II) to the third position (III) and from the third position (III) to the second position (II).

4. A guiding system (1 ) according to any of the previous claims, characterised by at least one channel (9) that is located on the main plate (3), allows the first plate (5) to move on the main plate (3) and fit into the main plate (3), and protects the first plate (5) in a way that it will grip it.

5. A guiding system (1 ) according to Claim 2 or Claim 3, characterised by at least one slot (10) that is positioned on the first plate (5) and allows the second plate (7) to move on the first plate (5).

6. A guiding system (1 ) according to Claim 5, characterised by at least one pin (1 1 ) that fits into the slot (10) and allows the second plate (7) to move.

7. A guiding system (1 ) according to any of the previous claims, characterised by a stabiliser (12) that is located on the body (2) and allows the main plate (3) to be almost completely placed in and fixed to the body (2).

8. A guiding system (1 ) according to Claim 7, characterised by at least one spring(13) that is located inside the stabiliser (12) and is compressed by the force generated by the cable (C) coming in contact with the main plate (3) when the main plate (3) at least partially enters the stabiliser (12).

9. A guiding system (1 ) according to any of the previous claims, characterised by a control unit (14) that triggers the first actuator (6) and enables the first plate (5) to move.

10. A guiding system (1 ) according to claims 2 to 5, characterised by a control unit(14) that triggers the second actuator (8) and enables the second plate (7) to move.

11. A guiding system (1 ) according to any of the previous claims, characterised by at least one cutter (15) that cuts the cable (C) that comes in contact with the body

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