JP3588650B2 - Ground support equipment for an airship-type stratospheric platform - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is suitable for pulling out a huge airship-type stratospheric platform from a hangar or the like, or for supporting a ground support truck used for storing the platform at a base after recovery, and securing the airship-type stratospheric platform to the bogie on the stratospheric platform. The present invention relates to a ground support facility having a closed structure and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Normally, airships operated in low-rises often do not have a hangar in terms of cost and the like, and adopt a system in which one point of the bow of the airship is connected to a mooring tower and the surroundings of the tower are rotated by the wind to rotate. Therefore, the airship arranges aggregates called battens at the bow to distribute the force required for mooring to the hull.
Also, in the conventional large rigid airship, there is an example in which the airship is routed by a trolley-shaped trolley, but ground movement is basically moored by the nose, so the bow is reinforced by the batten and it is routed by the batten. Has been adopted.
[0003]
For airships operated in such low-rise, the airship-type stratosphere platform, which mainly stays in the stratosphere and uses it for earth environment observation and radio wave relay, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to pursue an extremely light weight as a flexible structure, and it is almost impossible to secure a base including a space for turning around the bow as a center of rotation.
[0004]
In such a large stratospheric platform with a soft structure, it is difficult to adopt a one-point mooring system due to the structure, and it is difficult to adopt a batten structure that makes the hull heavy, so that the entire ship is stressed instead of the batten structure. It is necessary to adopt a lashing structure for dispersing the slag.
Further, it is necessary to change the direction of the hull and avoid crosswind in a narrow maneuvering space, and it is necessary to consider means for that purpose.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the airship-type stratospheric platform, and a technical problem thereof is to provide a ground support system having a control function capable of appropriately turning a hull around a center of rotation. To provide facilities.
Another technical problem of the present invention is that, as a securing means for an airship stratospheric platform in which the hull has a flexible membrane structure, instead of the batten that increases the weight of the hull, the hull is lightweight and has low air resistance, and the entire ship has An object of the present invention is to provide a ground support facility including a patch structure capable of dispersing stress.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The airship-type stratospheric platform ground support equipment of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems includes a low-floor body bogie capable of mounting a hull of an airship-type stratospheric platform having a flexible membrane structure . A wheel is provided, and steering control means is provided to enable the bogie to turn around an arbitrary center of rotation. On the bogie, a film material for supporting the mounted hull is stretched between supporting members for supporting the membrane material. And a securing means for securing the hull to the bogie is provided between the bogie and the hull.
[0007]
In the airship-type stratospheric platform, a patch structure that is attached to a securing position on the peripheral surface of the hull as a part of the securing means of the hull and locks a rope or the like secured to the bogie has an outer surface. The cover sheet is made of a high-strength sheet that is smooth and has small air resistance, the surrounding annular sticking part is attached to the envelope of the hull, and the lead-out hole of the mooring ring is formed in the center, and the back sheet or the envelope on the sheet An outer end portion is attached to the inside of the annular attaching portion, and a connecting member provided with a number of connecting portions extending from the outer end portion toward the center, and engages with an inner end of the connecting portion of the connecting member. It is effective to use a mooring ring.
Further, the ground support for the supporting structure that is provided definitive on the dolly equipment, film material constituting the this, the mounting height of the mounting ship it becomes partially adjustable, for mounting the hull It is desirable that the supporting posture can be adjusted .
[0008]
The trolley for ground support of the stratospheric platform having the above configuration is adjusted at the base hangar etc. to launch into the stratosphere, put the prepared platform, pull it out of the hangar, perform launch support as a launcher, or after collecting the platform Since the bogie itself can be turned on the spot by the operation of the steering control means, it is possible to change the direction of the hull and avoid crosswind in the minimum necessary space, and furthermore, The supporting structure for supporting the mounted hull, which is formed by stretching the membrane material, can partially adjust the mounting height of the hull in order to adjust the supporting posture of the mounted hull. Safety and certainty in handling such as turning and moving of the vehicle.
Also, since the hull is provided with a light and high-strength lashing patch structure, it is possible to handle a huge hull more securely and securely than with a batten structure, and furthermore, the above-mentioned patch structure is lightweight. The structure is designed to reduce the air resistance to the hull as much as possible, which is not only effective in reducing the weight of the soft stratospheric platform as much as possible, but also reducing the wind resistance in the air. Can be smaller.
[0009]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
1 to 3 show an embodiment of an airship stratospheric platform and ground support equipment according to the present invention.
A bogie 1 constituting a main part of the ground support equipment has a low-floor body on which a hull 2 of a stratospheric platform can be mounted. In the drawing, the bogie 1 is divided into three bogie portions 10A, 10B, and 10C. , The case where they are integrally connected by the connecting rod 11 is shown. However, it is not essentially necessary to divide these bogie parts 10A to 10C, and it is also possible to divide them into other bogie parts. it can.
The trolley 1 is configured to have a vehicle width that is almost the same as the opening size of a hangar or the like that accommodates the hull 2 of the stratospheric platform, and the outrigger 16 is installed on all or a part of the trolley to generate wind. It is desired to have a structure that can withstand the overturning moment.
[0010]
Each of the cart portions 10A to 10C is provided with a large number of wheels 12, and a driving device 13 is provided on a part of the wheels 12, so that the wheels 12 can be driven to rotate by the power thereof. Is provided with a steering control means 14 which enables the bogie 1 to turn around an arbitrary rotation center. The steering control means 14 turns the direction of the wheels 12 of the bogie 1 to move the bogie 1 straight in an arbitrary direction, or causes the hull 2 to turn around a specific point, for example, a substantially center position of the bogie 1 as a center of rotation. By making the direction of each wheel 12 controllable using a computer or the like, the truck 1 can be provided with a control function for various traveling modes.
The traveling and turning operation of the carriage 1 in a certain direction may be performed by a trailer without using the traveling function of the carriage itself.
[0011]
As shown in FIG. 2, the bogie portions 10A to 10C are provided with a film material 15b stretched between support members 15a so that the mounting height of the mounted hull 2 can be partially adjusted as necessary. A supporting structure 15 for supporting the hull 2 is provided. Thereby, the support posture of the hull 2 can be adjusted, and the safety and reliability at the time of handling such as turning or moving on the spot by the wheels 12 can be improved.
Also, considering that the stratospheric platform is transported by sea or recovered at sea, the bogie 1 may be structured so that it can be mounted and fixed on the recovery support boat while the hull 2 is mounted or only the bogie 1 is mounted. desired.
[0012]
A securing means for securing the hull 2 to the trolley 1 is provided between the trolley 1 and the hull 2. FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate the configuration of a large patch structure 20 attached as a part of a securing means at an appropriate securing position on the peripheral surface of the hull 2.
The patch structure 20 is for locking a rope 21 or the like that secures the hull 2 to the bogie 1. The outer surface of the patch structure 20 shown in FIGS. A cover sheet 22 made of a high-strength sheet that is smooth and has low air resistance, and a number of spoke-shaped connecting parts 24b extending from the annular outer end 24a attached to the back surface of the cover sheet 22 toward the center are provided. It has a ring-shaped connecting member 24 and a mooring ring 26 that engages with the inner end of the spoke connecting portion 24b.
[0013]
The cover sheet 22 has an annular sticking portion 22a around the cover sheet 22 stuck to a fastening position in the envelope 2a of the hull 2, and a force required for fastening by the sticking portion of the annular sticking portion 22a. In order to support the cover sheet 22, the cover sheet 22 itself is formed in a required size, and a lead-out hole 22b of the mooring ring 26 is formed at the center of the cover sheet 22. In the illustrated example, the annular outer end 24a of the ring-shaped connecting member 24 is attached to the inside of the annular attaching portion 22a on the back surface of the cover sheet 22, but the annular outer end 24a is attached to the envelope 2a. Can be attached to the inside of the annular attachment portion 22a.
[0014]
FIG. 4B shows another configuration example of the patch structure 20. In this patch structure 20, a large number of fan-shaped connecting members 34 are used in place of the ring-shaped connecting members 24, and Is attached to the inside of the annular attachment portion 22a on the back surface of the cover sheet 22, or to the inside of the annular attachment portion 22a of the envelope 2a, and extends inward from the outer end portion 34a. The mooring ring 26 is engaged with the inner end of the tapered connecting portion 34b.
In the patch structure 20 shown in FIG. 4C, a large number of band-shaped or linear connecting members 44 are used radially or appropriately braided as the connecting members 44, and their outer ends 44a are used. And attached to the inside of the annular attachment portion 22a on the back surface of the cover sheet 22, or to the inside of the annular attachment portion 22a of the envelope 2a, and moored to the inner end of the connecting portion 44b extending inward from the outer end portion 44a. The ring 26 is engaged.
The other configurations of these patch structures 20 are the same as those described with reference to FIGS. 4A and 5, and thus the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.
[0015]
The bogie for ground support of the stratospheric platform having the above configuration is adjusted at a base hangar or the like in order to launch into the stratosphere, carrying the hull 2 of the prepared platform, pulling out from the hangar, performing launch support as a launcher, or This is for storing the platform at the base after recovery, and the bogie itself can be turned on the spot by the operation of the steering control means 14, so that it is possible to change the direction of the hull 2 and avoid the crosswind in the minimum necessary space. Will be possible.
Further, since the hull is provided with the patch structure 20 for lashing, which is lightweight and has high strength, it is possible to handle the huge hull 2 more safely and more securely than in the case of the batten structure. The body 20 is formed so that the outer surface is smooth and the air resistance to the hull is made as small as possible by sticking the cover sheet 22 having a small air resistance to the envelope 2a. , The wind resistance can be minimized.
[0016]
Further, since the hull 2 has a flexible membrane structure, it is necessary to disperse stress throughout the hull to secure the trolley 1 and the hull 2, so that the hull is replaced with a heavy batten . The large-sized lightweight patch structure 20 is provided, and the inner ends of a large number of spoke-like connecting portions 24b extending toward the center from the large-diameter annular outer end 24a and the like attached to the back surface of the cover sheet 22 are moored. Connecting the rope 21 to the ring 26 so that it can be secured is not only effective for handling a soft-structured stratospheric platform on the ground because it can be provided with sufficient strength, but is also effective for the soft-structured stratosphere. It is also effective for reducing the weight of the platform as much as possible.
[0017]
The biggest issue in handling airships such as when launching an airship vulnerable to the wind with a hanger out safely and reliably is how to respond to the wind. In the past, many airship accidents occurred during hanger out or hanger in or mooring at a single point by a batten.How to prevent this kind of accident, handle it safely and reliably, and achieve stratospheric traffic In order to ensure safety during handling on the ground, the structure and operability of the bogie 1 and the strength and safety of the patch structure 20 on the hull side are of course important. However, the above ground support equipment is extremely effective in solving such a problem.
[0018]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention described in detail above, the hull of the airship-type stratospheric platform is fixed to the bogie, and the bogie itself can be turned on the spot by the operation of the steering control means. The hull is equipped with a lightweight, high-strength lashing patch structure, which can handle large hulls more safely than with a batten structure. Further, since the patch structure is formed so as to be light in weight and to reduce the air resistance to the hull as much as possible, it is effective to reduce the weight of the stratospheric platform having a soft structure as much as possible. In addition, it is possible to minimize the wind resistance during the flight.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of an airship-type stratospheric platform and ground support equipment according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the same embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the embodiment.
FIGS. 4A to 4C are front views showing different structural examples of a patch structure provided on the stratospheric platform.
FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the patch structure shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Bogie 2 Hull 2a Envelope 12 Wheel 14 Steering control means 15 Supporting structure 15b Membrane material 21 Rope 22 Cover sheet 22a Annular sticking portion 22b Outlet holes 24, 34, 44 Connecting members 24a, 34a, 44a Outer end 24b, 34b, 44b Connecting part 26 Mooring ring

Claims (3)

Equipped with a low-floor body bogie that can mount the hull of an airship-type stratospheric platform with a soft membrane structure
This cart is provided with a number of wheels, and a steering control means is provided for enabling the cart to turn around an arbitrary center of rotation,
On the trolley, a membrane material for supporting the mounted hull is equipped with a supporting structure that is stretched between supporting members for supporting the hull, and the hull is mounted on the trolley between the trolley and the hull. Securing means for securing against
Ground support equipment for an airship-type stratospheric platform. A patch structure that is attached to a securing position on the peripheral surface of the hull as a part of securing means of the hull and locks a rope or the like to be secured to the bogie,
A cover sheet in which the outer surface is made of a high-strength sheet with a small air resistance, the surrounding annular attachment portion is attached to the envelope of the hull, and a lead-out hole for the mooring ring is formed in the center,
A connecting member having an outer end portion attached to the inside of the annular attaching portion on the back surface or the envelope of the sheet, and provided with a number of connecting portions extending from the outer end portion toward the center,
A mooring ring engaged with the inner end of the connecting portion of the connecting member,
Composed by
The facility for ground support of an airship-type stratospheric platform according to claim 1. 2. The supporting structure according to claim 1, wherein a membrane material constituting the supporting structure is capable of partially adjusting a mounting height of the mounted hull, and is capable of adjusting a supporting posture of the mounted hull. Or the ground support equipment for the airship stratospheric platform according to 2.

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