TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention describes the use of special locator tools for the purpose of positioning Sensors accurately in Aircraft. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
In LCA fighter Aircraft 6 nos of Sensors are assembled at different locations for capturing data on Air, angle of attack, Global positioning etc. Accuracy and repeatability of sensor positions required are very critical which needs to be located on to the aircraft mountings more precisely. While positioning sensors time consumption was enormous and it was laborious. Also, positioning depends upon on the skill level of the theodolite operator and assembly technician. The new concept will facilitate use of unique locators for each and every individual sensor. This will help to reduce time consumption, easier to position, high accuracy and high repeatability and reduced skill level. SUMMARY OF INVENTION
Locators manufactured as per new design will be integral part of the main assembly jig. Sensor mounting brackets can be positioned accurately with the help of these locators. Once the sensor mounting brackets are positioned, different sensor can be mounted directly. Positional accuracy of these sensor Jigs & fixtures is maintained within eighty microns. 6 types of sensors have been provided with different locators on main jig of aircraft which will help to locate the sensors in integrated approach. This will avoid misalignments and fool proofing as a total integration.
PROCESS DETAIL DESCRIPTION
Process requires Tool design & manufacture of new locators as per the new concept. These locators need to be set on main assembly Jig & fixture using laser tracker with position accuracy of eighty microns in controlled environment.
The concept of using integrated locators for accurate positioning of aircraft sensors with eighty micron accuracy.