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The mini hydraulic piston pump is a miniaturized hydraulic pump, mainly composed of parts such as pistons, cylinders, valve plates, and transmission shafts. The pistons make reciprocating motions within the cylinders, and the oil suction and discharge processes are realized through the cooperation of the valve plates. The flight conditions in the aviation field are very special, and mini hydraulic pumps are required to meet the following requirements:
I.High - altitude Environment
Pressure Adaptability: At high altitudes, the atmospheric pressure decreases significantly, and the pressure difference between the internal pressure of the hydraulic system and the external environment pressure increases. Mini - hydraulic piston pumps are required to have excellent sealing performance to prevent hydraulic oil leakage and external air from entering the system. At the same time, the structural design of the pump should be able to withstand the impact of such pressure changes and ensure stable operation at different altitudes to maintain normal oil suction and discharge functions.
Temperature Adaptability: The temperature at high altitudes is usually low and can reach dozens of degrees below zero Celsius or even lower. This will increase the viscosity of the hydraulic oil and worsen its fluidity. Mini - hydraulic piston pumps need to be able to start and operate smoothly in a low - temperature environment. Special materials and heating devices can be used, or the internal structure of the pump can be optimized to reduce the impact of low temperature on the pump's performance.
Cavitation Resistance: Due to the low pressure at high altitudes, the dissolved gases in the hydraulic oil are prone to precipitate and form bubbles. When the bubbles enter the high - pressure area of the pump, they will burst rapidly, resulting in cavitation and causing damage to the internal parts of the pump. Therefore, the mini - hydraulic piston pump needs to have good cavitation - resistance capabilities, such as optimizing the design of the oil suction port and increasing the inlet pressure of the pump.
II High - Speed Flight
High - Rotational - Speed Stability: When an aircraft is flying at high - speed, the mini - hydraulic piston pump needs to operate stably at high - rotational - speed to meet the flow and pressure requirements of the hydraulic system. This requires that the rotating parts of the pump have good dynamic - balance performance to reduce vibration and noise. Meanwhile, the key components such as bearings should have sufficient load - bearing capacity and wear - resistance to ensure that the pump will not malfunction during long - term high - rotational - speed operation.
Quick - Response Ability: During the flight, the flight attitude of the aircraft and various operational movements change rapidly, and the hydraulic system needs to respond in a timely manner to provide corresponding power support. The mini - hydraulic piston pump should have a quick - response ability and be able to adjust the flow and pressure in a short time to meet the rapidly - changing demands for hydraulic power of the aircraft's flight - control system, landing - gear retraction and extension system, and so on.
III High - Overload and High - Vibration
Overload - Resistance Capacity: During the take - off, landing, and maneuvering flight of an aircraft, large overloads will be generated. The mini - hydraulic piston pump needs to be able to withstand these overloads without being damaged or having its performance degraded. Its structure should have sufficient strength and stiffness, and at the same time, the internal connection and sealing parts should be able to maintain a reliable working state under high - overload conditions.
Vibration - Resistance Performance: The vibration of the aircraft engine, the impact of the air flow, and various vibration sources during flight will all cause the mini - hydraulic piston pump to be affected by vibration. The design of the pump should consider adopting effective vibration - reduction measures, such as adding vibration - damping pads and optimizing the installation method of the pump. At the same time, the internal components should have good vibration - resistance performance to prevent loosening, wear, and fatigue damage caused by vibration.
IV Space Limitation and Weight Reduction
Miniaturization and Compactness: The internal space of an aircraft is limited. Especially in some small aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the size requirements for hydraulic components are even stricter. The mini - hydraulic piston pump needs to reduce its volume and weight as much as possible while ensuring its performance. It should adopt a compact structural design and use lightweight materials to adapt to the narrow installation space inside the aircraft.
High Efficiency and Low Energy Consumption: Since the energy supply of an aircraft is limited, the mini - hydraulic piston pump should have high efficiency and be able to output greater hydraulic power under a smaller input power, so as to reduce the burden on the aircraft's energy system. Meanwhile, the energy consumption of the pump should be as low as possible to improve the fuel economy and endurance of the aircraft.
V. High Reliability and Long Service Life
Reliability: Aviation flight has extremely high requirements for safety. As a crucial hydraulic component, the mini - hydraulic piston pump must possess a high level of reliability. This implies that the design, manufacturing, and assembly processes of the pump must strictly adhere to aviation standards and quality control systems. High - quality materials and advanced manufacturing techniques should be adopted to ensure that the pump can work stably and reliably under various complex flight conditions.
Long Service Life: In order to reduce the maintenance costs and downtime of an aircraft, the mini - hydraulic piston pump needs to have a relatively long service life. This requires that all the components of the pump have good wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and anti - fatigue performance. Meanwhile, they should be convenient for maintenance and replacement so as to extend the overall service life of the pump.
