A fluid transmission mechanism

Abstract

The present invention relates to a body (2), at least one equipment (3) that is movably located on the body (2) and performs predetermined functions, a first position (I) where the equipment (3) is placed as determined by the user, a second position (II) where the equipment (3) is brought by moving from the first position (I), and at least one pipe (4) one end of which is connected to the body (2) and the other to the equipment (3) and which provides fluid transmission into the equipment (3).

Description

[0001] A FLUID TRANSMISSION MECHANISM

[0002] The present invention relates to a fluid transmission mechanism that prevents the pipe that transmits fluid to the mobile equipment from being affected by external factors during movement.

[0003] The fluids like cooling gas and cooling liquid transmitted to the equipment carried on a mobile structure must be transmitted to the equipment without interruption. Some of these equipment, which can be avionic equipment in aircraft, are cooled by forced cooling. This method is carried out by transmitting the cooling fluid into the equipment through a pipe positioned on the equipment. If the pipe that carries the cooling fluid into the equipment is affected by external and / or internal factors, the equipment may fail to provide operating conditions and a malfunction may occur.

[0004] In the Korean patent document numbered KR101949135B1 in the state of the art, a structure developed to support a ventilation drainage hose horizontally from one end is described. There is an extended unit at the other end of the hose. There is a section shape suitable for the outer diameter of the hose and the extended section and a hose support on the upper surface of the table. This system provides the ability to reduce the shock caused by internal or external factors occurring in the processing device during the processing of automotive air conditioning hoses and to realise stable operations.

[0005] The Korean patent document numbered KR20070081208A in the state of the art describes a gasket used to support the vehicle air conditioning drain hose. The gasket is fixed in a hole formed in the vehicle body cover and has an elastic reinforcement and a large diameter protrusion. This protrusion is tightly located in the hole and is in contact with the body cover. By means of a fluid transmission mechanism developed with the present invention, the air conditioning pipes mounted on the movable cover and carried to the equipment requiring cooling are prevented from bending during the cover movement.

[0006] Another aim of the invention is to ensure a more compact equipment placement and to facilitate access to the equipment.

[0007] Another aim of the invention is to provide the routing of the cooling pipes that transmit fluid to the equipment mounted on the movable cover.

[0008] Another aim of the invention is to ensure that the cover is opened and closed in cases where access is required for maintenance and repair purposes inside the covers on which equipment is located in aircraft without the need to stop the operation of the equipment located on the cover.

[0009] The fluid transmission mechanism 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 that can be an aircraft. There is equipment mounted movably on the body. The equipment performs the aircraft functions previously determined by the user. There is a first position (I) in which the equipment is positioned on the body in a manner determined by the user. The equipment is moved away from the body while in the first position (I) and brought to a second position. There is at least one pipe between the body and the equipment that carries fluid to the equipment from inside or outside the body.

[0010] Said fluid transmission mechanism comprises a support element that is located outside the pipe that is positioned between the body and the equipment along its length and surrounds a part or all of the pipe. The support element prevents the twisting of the part surrounded by the pipe moving between the first position (I) and the second position (II) and allows the flow rate of the fluid carried in the pipe to be kept within the range determined by the user.

[0011] In one embodiment of the invention, the transmission mechanism comprises an opening between the pipe and the equipment with a size that is determined by the user or manufacturer, and allows the pipe to shorten a little and come to the first position (I) where it approaches the inner wall of the support element and extends a little and comes to the second position (II) away from the inner wall of the support element.

[0012] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission mechanism comprises at least two stoppers, one positioned between the support element and the equipment and the other positioned between the body and the support element. The stopper prevents the support element from twisting by coming into direct contact with the equipment when the equipment is in the first position (I). The other stopper ensures that the pipe remains fixed linearly in a way that is limited to a length in line with the length of the support element when it is in the first position (I). The stoppers remain opposite each other in the first position (I).

[0013] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission mechanism comprises a swivel connector that is fixed to the body at one end and attached to the pipe at the other end, and allows the pipe to move with the equipment during the movement of the equipment between the first position (I) and the second position (II) by making a free rotation movement with the end where it is attached to the pipe as a rotation point.

[0014] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission mechanism comprises a connector spacer that provides the connection between the swivel connector and the pipe, which is produced in a way that one end of which is compatible with a swivel connector and the other end with the pipe.

[0015] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission mechanism comprises a cover that is positioned movably on the body and has equipment placed on at least one surface in a removable manner.

[0016] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission mechanism comprises a helical spring that is positioned to extend lengthwise inside the pipe, allowing the pipe to lengthen and shorten somewhat during the movement of the equipment between the first position (I) and the second position (II) and allowing the inner wall of the pipe to remain at an almost constant diameter.

[0017] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission mechanism comprises a support element that is located outside and almost in the middle of the pipe, on the outer wall of the pipe, and thereby prevents the pipe from hitting the equipment and / or the body and getting damaged while the equipment is moving between the first position (I) and the second position (II).

[0018] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission mechanism comprises two stoppers, at least one of which is located between the equipment and the pipe, and the other between the connector spacer and the pipe. The stopper between the equipment and the pipe provides the equipment-pipe connection, while the stopper between the connector spacer and the pipe provides the connector spacer and the pipe connection.

[0019] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission mechanism comprises a clamp in the form of a girth gear, which is located on the stopper and wraps around the pipe from the outside and allows it to be attached to the stopper.

[0020] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission mechanism comprises a screw in the form of a girth gear, which allows the clamp to be tightened and loosened by the user to the desired amount, on the stopper that holds the clamp.

[0021] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission mechanism comprises at least two walls that are opposite each other at both ends of the support element and extend outward from the outer wall of the support element. It comprises two gaskets, each positioned on a wall and having a slightly flexible structure, and prevent direct contact and create a slight damping effect by remaining between the support element and the stopper when the cover is in the first position (I) or second position (II). The gaskets prevent damage to the support element in the event of sudden opening or closing of the cover. In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission mechanism comprises a cover holder, one end of which is connected to the body and the other end to the cover, and allows the cover to come from the first position (I) to the second position (II) and to be kept fixed in the second position (II) by opening for a predetermined distance.

[0022] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission mechanism comprises a body that is an aircraft such as an airplane or helicopter. There is a cover that is located on the body and allows the user to access the inside of the body. The equipment is positioned on the cover. The flow rate of the fluid transmitted to the equipment through the pipe is protected by the support element in the first position (I) and second position (II).

[0023] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission mechanism comprises an equipment that can be avionics equipment that operates within a temperature range predetermined by the manufacturer and into which coolant is sent through a pipe.

[0024] The fluid transmission mechanism realised to achieve the aim of this invention is shown in the attached figures, and of these figures;

[0025] Figure 1 shows the perspective view of the fluid transmission mechanism.

[0026] Figure 2 shows the exploded view of the fluid transmission mechanism.

[0027] Figure 3 shows the perspective view of the second position (I).

[0028] Figure 4 shows the perspective view of the first position (I).

[0029] Figure 5 shows the perspective view of the stopper, clamp and screw.

[0030] The parts in the figures are numbered one by one and the equivalents of these numbers are given below.

[0031] 1 . Fluid Transmission Mechanism

[0032] 2. Body

[0033] 3. Equipment

[0034] 4. Pipe

[0035] 5. Support element 6. Opening

[0036] 7. Stopper

[0037] 8. Swivel connector

[0038] 9. Connector spacer

[0039] 10. Cover

[0040] 11 .Spring

[0041] 12. Clamp

[0042] 13. Screw

[0043] 14. Wall

[0044] 15. Gasket

[0045] 16. Cover holder

[0046] (I) First Position

[0047] (II) Second Position

[0048] The fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) comprises a body (2), at least one equipment

[0049] (3) that is movably located on the body (2) and performs predetermined functions, a first position (I) where the equipment (3) is placed as determined by the user, a second position (II) where the equipment (3) is brought by moving from the first position (I), and at least one pipe (4) one end of which is connected to the body (2) and the other to the equipment (3) and which provides fluid transmission into the equipment (3).

[0050] The fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) that is the subject of the invention comprises at least one support element (5) which partially surrounds the pipe (4) and is movable on the pipe (4) extending between the body (2) and the equipment (3) and which at least partially prevents the twisting of the surrounded area of the pipe while the pipe moves between the first position (I) and the second position (II) and when it reaches the second position (II). By means of the support element (5), the twisting of the pipe

[0051] (4) during its movement between the first position (I) and the second position (II) is partially prevented, ensuring the continuity of the flow of the fluid carried inside.

[0052] There is a body (2) and an equipment that is located on the body (2) in a movable manner and performs predetermined functions. There is a first position (I) where the equipment (3) is placed in a manner determined by the user. There is a second position (II) where the equipment (II) is brought away from the first position (3). There is a pipe, one end of which is connected to the body (2) and the other end to the equipment, and which transmits the fluid into the equipment. The coolant is transmitted to the equipment by means of the pipe.

[0053] There is a support element (5) that partially surrounds the pipe (4) and is movable on the pipe (4) extending along the length between the body (2) and the equipment. The support element (5) prevents the twisting of the surrounded part of the pipe (4) to some extent while the pipe (4) moves together with the equipment (3) and changes place between the first position and the second position (II) and when it reaches the second position (II). By means of the support element (5), the pipe (4) is prevented from being damaged by bending as it moves between the first position (I) and the second position (II) and / or the flow of the fluid carried in the pipe (4) is prevented from being interrupted.

[0054] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1) comprises an opening that allows the pipe to at least partially shorten and approach the wall of the support element (5) to reach the first position (I) and allows the pipe to at least partially extend and move away from the wall of the support element (5) to reach the second position (II) and allows a distance predetermined by the manufacturer to remain between the pipe (4) and the equipment (3). By means of the opening, the pipe (4) is almost completely inserted into the support element (5) when it is in the first position (II). By means of the opening, the pipe (4) maintains its almost linear form without twisting inside the support element (5) when it is in the second position (I). By means of the pipe (4) maintaining its linear form, the flow rate of the fluid carried to the equipment (3) is kept almost constant.

[0055] In an embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1 ) comprises at least two stoppers (7) that are located opposite each other in the first position (I), one of which is located between the support element (5) and the equipment (3), the other between the body (2) and the support element (5), preventing the support element (5) from coming into contact with the equipment (3) when the equipment (3) is in the first position (I), allowing the pipe (4) to be kept in the first position (I) in a manner limited by the length of the support element (5) and almost in a linear form. By means of the stopper (7), the support element (5) can be kept fixed in the first position (I).

[0056] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1 ) comprises at least one swivel connector (8), one end of which is fixed to the body (2) and the other end of which is attached to the pipe (4) and the end of which is attached to the pipe (4) rotates freely so that the centre of rotation is almost at the midpoint of the end where it is attached to the pipe (4) and allows the pipe (4) to move together with the equipment (3) while the equipment (3) moves between the first position (I) and the second position (II). By means of the swivel connector (8), the pipe (4) also rotates at least partially while the equipment (3) moves from the first position (I) to the second position (II).

[0057] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1 ) comprises at least one connector spacer (9), one end of which is compatible with the swivel connector (8) and the other end with the pipe (4). By means of the connector spacer (9), the swivel connector (8) and the pipe (4) are fitted together in a leak-proof manner.

[0058] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1 ) comprises a cover (10) that is movably located on the body (2) and allows the equipment (3) to be removably mounted on it. By means of the cover (10), the equipment (3) is movably integrated on the body (2).

[0059] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1 ) comprises at least one spring (11 ) that extends lengthwise inside the pipe (4) and is positioned in a helical manner, allowing the pipe (4) to at least partially lengthen and shorten as the equipment (3) moves between the first position (I) and the second position (II) and allowing the inner surface diameter of the pipe (5) to remain almost constant. By means of the spring (11), the pipe (4) is enabled to make extension and shortening movements along the direction it extends. The spring (11 ) is in a compressed state when the equipment (3) is in the first position (I) and in an extended state when it is in the second position (II). In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1 ) comprises a support element (5) that is positioned almost in the middle along the direction of the outer wall of the pipe (4) and on the outer wall of the pipe (4) and thereby prevents the pipe (4) from being damaged by contacting the equipment (3) and / or the body (2) while the equipment (3) moves between the first position (I) and the second position. In this way, almost the middle part of the pipe (4) maintains its linear form.

[0060] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1 ) comprises at least two stoppers (7), at least one of which is located between the equipment (3) and the pipe (4), allowing the pipe (4) to be removably attached to the equipment (3), and the other between the connector spacer (8) and the pipe (4), allowing the pipe (4) to be removably attached to the body (2) by means of the connector spacer (9). Thus, the support element (5) is held fixed between the two stoppers (7) when in the first position (I).

[0061] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1 ) comprises at least one clamp (12) with an almost girth gear form, which is located on the stopper (7) and is attached to the outer wall of the pipe (4) in a way that it surrounds it completely, allowing the pipe (4) to be attached to the equipment (3) via the stopper (7). The pipe (4) is attached to the equipment (3) from its outer walls by means of the clamp (12).

[0062] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1 ) comprises at least one screw (13) with a threaded form, which is located on the stopper (7) on which the clamp (12) is located, and allows the clamp (12) to be compressed by the user to a predetermined amount. In this way, the user compresses the clamp to the desired amount.

[0063] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1 ) comprises at least two walls (14) that are located at the two ends of the support element (5) facing each other, and extend outward from the outer wall of the support element (5) and at least two gaskets (15) that are located on one wall and each of which is made of at least partially flexible material and prevents direct contact of the support element (5) with the stopper (7) when the lid (9) is in the first position (I) or the second position (II). The gasket (15) ensures that the support element (5) comes into direct contact with the stopper (7) and prevents situations such as impact. The gasket (15) provides some damping.

[0064] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1 ) comprises at least one cover holder (16), one end of which is connected to the body (2) and the other end to the cover (10), and which allows the cover (10) to open to a predetermined amount by the manufacturer, reach the second position (II) and be held in the second position (II). The cover holder (16) enables the cover (10) to be opened to the amount determined by the user.

[0065] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1 ) comprises a body (2) which is an aircraft, a cover (10) that is located on the body (2) and provides the user with access to the inside of the fuselage (2), equipment (3) that is located on the cover (10), and a support element (5) that allows the flow rate of the fluid transmitted to the equipment (3) via the pipe (4) to be maintained at least partially in the first position (I) and the second position (II).

[0066] In one embodiment of the invention, the fluid transmission system (1 ) comprises equipment (3) which is an avionics hardware operating at a temperature predetermined by the manufacturer and providing cooling to the fluid via the pipe (4).

Claims

CLAIMS1. At least one fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) comprising a body (2), at least one equipment (3) that is movably located on the body (2) and performs predetermined functions, a first position (I) where the equipment (3) is placed as determined by the user, a second position (II) where the equipment (3) is brought by moving from the first position (I), and at least one pipe (4) one end of which is connected to the body (2) and the other to the equipment (3) and which provides fluid transmission into the equipment (3), characterised by at least one support element (5) which partially surrounds the pipe (4) and is movable on the pipe (4) extending between the body (2) and the equipment (3) and which at least partially prevents the twisting of the surrounded area of the pipe while the pipe moves between the first position (I) and the second position (II) and when it reaches the second position (II).

2. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to Claim 1 , characterised by an opening that allows the pipe to at least partially shorten and approach the wall of the support element (5) to reach the first position (I) and allows the pipe to at least partially extend and move away from the wall of the support element (5) to reach the second position (II) and allows a distance predetermined by the manufacturer to remain between the pipe (4) and the equipment (3).

3. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to Claim 1 or Claim 2, characterised by at least two stoppers (7) that are located opposite each other in the first position (I), one of which is located between the support element (5) and the equipment (3), the other between the body (2) and the support element (5), preventing the support element (5) from coming into contact with the equipment (3) when the equipment (3) is in the first position (I), allowing the pipe (4) to be kept in the first position (I) in a manner limited by the length of the support element (5) and almost in a linear form.

4. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to any of the previous claims, characterised by at least one swivel connector (8), one end of which is fixed to the body (2) and the other end of which is attached to the pipe (4) and the end of which is attached to the pipe (4) rotates freely so that the centre of rotation is almost at the midpoint of the end where it is attached to the pipe (4) and allows the pipe (4) to move together with the equipment (3) while the equipment (3) moves between the first position (I) and the second position (II).

5. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to Claim 3 or Claim 4, characterised by at least one connector spacer (9) which connects the swivel connector (7) to the pipe (4), and one end of which is form-fitted with the swivel connector (8) and the other end with the pipe (4).

6. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to any of the previous claims, characterised by the cover (10) which is movable on the body (2) and allows the equipment (3) to be mounted on it in a removable manner.

7. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to any of the previous claims, characterised by at least one spring (11 ) that extends lengthwise inside the pipe (4) and is positioned in a helical manner, allowing the pipe (4) to at least partially lengthen and shorten as the equipment (3) moves between the first position (I) and the second position (II) and allowing the inner surface diameter of the pipe (5) to remain almost constant.

8. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to any of the previous claims, characterised by a support element (5) that is positioned almost in the middle along the direction of the outer wall of the pipe (4) and on the outer wall of the pipe (4) and thereby prevents the pipe (4) from being damaged by contacting the equipment (3) and / or the body (2) while the equipment (3) moves between the first position (I) and the second position.

9. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to any of the claims 3-8, characterised by at least two stoppers (7), at least one of which is located between the equipment (3) and the pipe (4), allowing the pipe (4) to be removably attached to the equipment (3), and the other between the connector spacer (8) and the pipe (4), allowing the pipe (4) to be removably attached to the body (2) by means of the connector spacer (9).

10. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to any of the claims 3-9, characterised by at least one clamp (12) with an almost girth gear form, which is located on the stopper (7) and is attached to the outer wall of the pipe (4) in a way that it surrounds it completely, allowing the pipe (4) to be attached to the equipment (3) via the stopper (7).

11. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to any of the claims 3-10, characterised by at least one screw (13) with a threaded form that is located on the stopper (7) on which the clamp (12) is located and that allows the user to tighten the clamp (12) to a predetermined amount.

12. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to any of the claims 3-11 , characterised by at least two walls (14) that are located at the two ends of the support element (5) facing each other, and extend outward from the outer wall of the support element (5) and at least two gaskets (15) that are located on one wall and each of which is made of at least partially flexible material and prevents direct contact of the support element (5) with the stopper (7) when the lid (9) is in the first position (I) or the second position (II).

13. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to any of the claims 6-12, characterised by at least one cover holder (16), one end of which is connected to the body (2) and the other end to the cover (10), and which allows the cover (10) to open to a predetermined amount by the manufacturer, reach the second position (II) and be held in the second position (II).

14. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to any of the claims 6-13, characterised by body (2) which is an aircraft, a cover (10) that is located on the body (2) and provides the user with access to the inside of the fuselage (2), equipment (3) that is located on the cover (10), and a support element (5) that allows the flow rate of the fluid transmitted to the equipment (3) via the pipe (4) to be maintained at least partially in the first position (I) and the second position (II).

15. A fluid transmission mechanism (1 ) according to any of the previous claims, characterised by the equipment (3) which is avionic equipment that operates at a temperature predetermined by the manufacturer and has a cooling fluid delivered into it through a pipe (4).

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