Modeling and Simulation of Aligning Process for Alignment Mechanism of Large Aircraft Component

The dynamic performance of alignment mechanism of large aircraft component is directly associated with the structure and clearance of spherical joints. To accurately evaluate this influence, kinematic and dynamic models of spherical joints are developed. Firstly, a kinematic model of spherical joints is established. Secondly, a dynamic model of spherical joints is derived from the kinematic model and continuous contact force model. Finally, simulations of alignment mechanism of large aircraft component are carried out for typical moving trajectories. The influences of moving trajectory on the dynamic performance of mechanism are analysed. The simulation results are also applicable to similar mechanism design, moving trajectory planning and kinematic joint wear forecasting.