Design Method of An Automatic Assembly System for Complex Components in Missile-Borne Phased Array Antenna

In this paper, we first analyse the challenges and requirements in the assembly process of missile-borne phased array antenna seeker. These challenges include assembly complexity, assembly accuracy requirements, assembly sequence and so on. Secondly, we introduce the overall layout and key technologies of the design system, including assembly structure tree, assembly sequence planning, assembly constraint analysis and so on. According to these requirements, we specifically designed an automatic assembly system for missile-borne phased array antenna seeker based on Creo secondary development. Using the Pro/Toolkit secondary development toolkit contained in Creo, and using Microsoft Visual Studio as a compilation tool, the radome, array element, mounting plate, array element, T/R and bottom plate of the seeker are assembled and designed. The constraint relationship, assembly position and assembly sequence of the parts are determined, and the design of the automatic assembly system is completed. By using this system, we can easily complete the assembly process after optimization and modification in the subsequent rapid design configuration.