Dispensing device loading and storage method

Abstract

The application relates to the field of aircraft delivery technology and discloses a delivery device loading and storage method. The application method is applied to a unmanned aerial vehicle and comprises the following steps: S1, providing a device box body, the device box body is internally provided with at least one height direction extending accommodating space unit, and is provided with an assembly opening at one end; S2, providing at least one delivery unit; S3, sleeving the device box body outside the at least one delivery unit, so that the at least one delivery unit is accommodated in the corresponding accommodating space unit; and S4, providing a hanging piece, installing the hanging piece in the assembly opening, so that the hanging piece is hoisted and connected with the corresponding delivery unit through the assembly openings, wherein the hanging piece is configured to release the at least one delivery unit and deliver the delivery unit to a target area when the delivery device is installed on the unmanned aerial vehicle. The application method can meet the ground transportation and storage use requirements while realizing the loading function, realizes modular transportation and storage, efficient and fast loading and unloading, and convenient maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of aircraft delivery technology, and in particular to a method for loading and storing a delivery device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing processes for storing, transporting, and aerially delivering fire extinguishing bombs, the bombs are often placed in different fixed structures. The transfer of fire extinguishing bombs between these processes is time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially for heavy fire extinguishing bombs. In urban firefighting, buildings are densely packed; in forest firefighting, there are many combustibles, and fires are generally large and spread rapidly. Drones are mobile and flexible, and can quickly reach the scene. However, drones have weight limitations, and the number of fire extinguishing bombs they can carry is limited. In a single fire, drones need to carry fire extinguishing bombs back and forth to the fire scene multiple times, which places stringent requirements on the drone's reloading time. Therefore, the fire extinguishing bomb module must have the ability to quickly load and deliver fire extinguishing bombs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a method for loading and storing a delivery device. This method can meet the requirements of ground transportation and storage while realizing the loading function, and achieves modular transportation and storage, efficient and fast loading and unloading, and convenient maintenance.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a method for loading and storing a delivery device, applicable to a drone, comprising: S1: providing a device housing, the device housing having at least one accommodating space unit extending in the height direction inside, and an assembly port at one end; S2: providing at least one delivery unit; S3: fitting the device housing over the at least one delivery unit, such that the at least one delivery unit is accommodated within the corresponding accommodating space unit; S4: providing a mounting bracket, installing the mounting bracket at the assembly port, such that the mounting bracket is hoisted and connected to the corresponding delivery unit through each assembly port, wherein the mounting bracket is configured to release at least one delivery unit to deliver the delivery unit to a target area when the delivery device is installed on the drone.

[0005] Optionally, the device housing includes a base and a receiving box. The receiving box has at least one receiving space unit extending in the height direction, and has an assembly port at one end and a bottom opening at the other end. Step S3 specifically includes: fitting the receiving box through the bottom opening onto the at least one delivery unit so that the at least one delivery unit is housed within the corresponding receiving space unit.

[0006] Optionally, the base includes a first plane, on which at least one pair of seats are provided. The at least one pair of seats are perpendicularly arranged and corresponding to at least one of the receiving space units. Before step S3, the method further includes: step S20: placing the at least one delivery unit on the corresponding at least one pair of seats.

[0007] Optionally, the seat support is provided with a second plane, and the bottom of the delivery unit is provided with a third plane. Step S20 specifically includes: placing the third plane of the delivery unit on the second plane of the seat support so that the delivery unit can be placed on the seat support.

[0008] Optionally, the at least one pair of seat supports includes a first seat row and a second seat row, the first seat row and the second seat row each including multiple pairs of seat supports, each pair of seat supports in the first seat row being spaced apart and the multiple pairs of seat supports forming a first channel in a first direction, and each pair of seat supports in the second seat row being spaced apart and the multiple pairs of seat supports forming a second interval in a second direction.

[0009] Optionally, the bottom of the opposite side walls of the container is provided with a pair of notches in the height direction. When the container is placed on the base, the pair of notches are respectively positioned opposite to and connected to the first channel and the second space.

[0010] Optionally, the top of the device housing includes a communicating hoisting groove, and the hanging component is provided with a hoisting device that is arranged opposite to each of the accommodating space units. Step S4 specifically includes: installing the hanging component in the hoisting groove so that the hoisting device is hoisted and connected to the corresponding delivery unit through each of the assembly ports, wherein each of the hoisting devices is configured to connect to the corresponding delivery unit and release at least one delivery unit to deliver the delivery unit to the target area.

[0011] Optionally, the top of the delivery unit is provided with a lifting ring, and the lifting device includes a push-pull rod. Step S4 further specifically includes: installing the hanging component in the lifting groove so that the lifting device is hoisted and connected to the corresponding delivery unit through each of the assembly ports, wherein each of the lifting devices is configured to extend the push-pull rod so that the push-pull rod passes through the lifting ring to connect the delivery unit, or to retract the push-pull rod to release the delivery unit.

[0012] Optionally, the containment box is made of low-density foam and covered with fiberglass cloth on the outside.

[0013] Optionally, the base includes a tray and a spring, which are bonded together.

[0014] The loading and storage method of the delivery device in this application can meet the requirements of ground transportation and storage while realizing the loading function. It achieves modular transportation and storage, efficient and fast loading and unloading, convenient maintenance, and low cost. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1The diagram shows a flow chart of the loading and storage method of the dispensing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the device housing according to an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the base according to an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the container in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the delivery unit in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of multiple delivery units placed on the base according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 7 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the container being fitted into the delivery unit according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 8 The diagram shows the structure of the hanging component in front of the hoisting groove in an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 9 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the hanging component according to an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 10 Displayed as Figure 9 A magnified view of a portion of position A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 11 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the overall structure of the dispensing device according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for explaining this application and not for limiting it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to this application are shown in the accompanying drawings, not all of them.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections or detachable connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] The loading and storage method of the dispensing device provided in the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes the following steps:

[0030] S1: A device housing is provided, the device housing having at least one receiving space unit extending in the height direction inside, and an assembly port at one end.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the device housing 1 has four independent accommodating space units 10 extending in the height direction. Specifically, a device housing 1 is provided, which includes a base 11 and a accommodating box 12. The base 11 includes a first plane 100, on which four pairs of seats 5 are provided. The four pairs of seats 5 include a first row and a second row. The first row includes two pairs of seats 5 in a first direction, and the second row includes two pairs of seats 5 in a second direction. Each pair of seats 5 in the first row is spaced apart, and the two pairs of seats 5 form a first channel 6a in the first direction. Each pair of seats 5 in the second row is spaced apart, and the two pairs of seats 5 form a second channel 6b in the second direction. The first direction is... Figure 3 The first channel is in direction 6a, and the second channel is... Figure 3 The second channel 6b is parallel to the first and second directions. Four vertically extending and independent accommodating space units 10 are disposed inside the accommodating box 12, with an assembly port 4 at one end and a bottom opening at the other end. However, it should be understood that the number of paired seat supports 5 of the first and second seat supports and the number of accommodating space units 10 corresponding to the seat supports 5 in this embodiment are for illustrative purposes only.

[0032] S2: Provide at least one delivery unit.

[0033] Specifically, each support 5 on the base 11 is provided with a second plane 200. For example... Figure 5As shown, a delivery unit 3 is provided. The bottom of the delivery unit 3 has a third plane 300. The third plane 300 of the delivery unit 3 is mounted on the second plane 200 of the support 5, so that four delivery units 3 can be mounted on the corresponding support 5. In this embodiment, both the second plane 200 and the third plane 300 are annular surfaces. Preferably, the support 5 has a spherical surface from the annular surface towards the center, and its surface fits against the surface of the delivery unit 3 to further better support the delivery unit 3. The delivery unit 3 can be a fire extinguishing bomb or a rescue material, and there is no specific limitation here. In this embodiment, the number of delivery units 3 is four, but it is understood that the number of delivery units 3 in this embodiment is only for illustrative purposes.

[0034] S3: The device housing is fitted over at least one delivery unit so that at least one delivery unit is housed within the corresponding receiving space unit.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, after the four delivery units 3 are respectively mounted on their corresponding supports 5 on the base 11, the receiving box 12 is fitted over the four delivery units 3 from top to bottom through the bottom opening, so that the receiving box 12 is placed on the base 11, and the four delivery units 3 are independently housed in their corresponding receiving space units 10, which can effectively prevent them from tipping over and colliding with each other. When the receiving box 12 is placed on the base 11, the four pairs of supports 5 are inserted into their corresponding receiving space units 10 through their corresponding bottom openings. The four pairs of supports 5 are arranged perpendicularly to the four receiving space units 10 and are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0036] S4: Provide a mounting bracket, install the mounting bracket on the assembly port so that the mounting bracket is hoisted and connected to the corresponding delivery unit through each assembly port, wherein the mounting bracket is configured to deliver the delivery unit to the target area by releasing at least one delivery unit when the delivery device is installed on the UAV.

[0037] Specifically, a hanging component 2 is provided, as in this embodiment, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the hanging component 2 is X-shaped or cross-shaped, and each of the four arms of the X-shaped or cross-shaped structure is equipped with a lifting device 9. The top of the device housing 1 includes a connected lifting groove 8, which is shaped to match the hanging component 2. Further, as... Figure 10As shown, the hanging component 2 is snapped into the lifting groove 8, so that the four arms of the hanging component 2 are respectively placed horizontally in the four assembly ports 4. The lifting device 9 is embedded in the arm. The four lifting devices 9 are respectively arranged opposite to the four delivery units 3 in the four accommodating space units 10. The delivery unit 3 is provided with a lifting ring 10 at the top, and the lifting device 9 includes a push-pull rod 90. When the hanging component 2 is snapped into the lifting groove 8, the lifting ring 10 at the top of the delivery unit 3 can be snapped into the groove of the arm. At this time, the lifting device 9 extends the push-pull rod 90, so that the push-pull rod 90 passes through the lifting ring 10 to connect to the delivery unit 3, so that the delivery device can be stored and transported. By snapping the hanging component 2 into the lifting groove 8, the installation position of the lifting device 9 and the lifting ring 10 of the delivery unit 3 can be realized. After the lifting device 9 is powered on, it can be connected to the delivery unit 3, which is convenient, quick and saves time and costs. The use of an X-shaped or "+" shaped lifting beam structure can better achieve force balance.

[0038] After the delivery device is loaded onto the aircraft, the delivery unit 3 can be released by retracting the push-pull rod 90, thereby delivering the delivery unit 3 to the target area. This is convenient, quick, and highly reliable. Furthermore, the delivery unit is dropped vertically from above, resulting in higher delivery accuracy.

[0039] Furthermore, a pair of notches 7 are provided at the bottom of the opposite side walls of the container 12, extending upwards along the height direction from the bottom. When the container 12 is placed on the base 11, the pair of notches 7 are respectively positioned opposite to and connected to the first channel 6a and the second interval 6b. When it is necessary to transfer the delivery device to the fire-fighting drone, a pair of forklift forks can pass through the notches 7 and simultaneously enter the first channel 6a and the second interval 6b, and exit from the notch on the opposite side, thereby lifting the container 12 and loading it onto the aircraft for delivery preparation, while the base 11 remains in the warehouse.

[0040] In this embodiment, the launcher 9 is an electric push rod device, and the launch unit 3 can be a fire extinguishing bomb or a rescue supply. Each of the four launch units 3 is controlled by an independent servo motor, allowing for both simultaneous and individual launches. Furthermore, the housing 12 is made of low-density foam with an outer layer of fiberglass cloth, achieving a lightweight characteristic that facilitates the lightweight design of the aircraft. This lightweight design allows the total weight of all launch units to reach 400kg, providing a stronger load-bearing capacity compared to existing launch drones. The base support 5 can also be made of foam, which is convenient to manufacture and inexpensive.

[0041] Furthermore, the base 11 includes a pallet 110 and a cartridge 111, which are bonded together. This cartridge assembly reduces the amount of foam used and the foam carving process. The inexpensive finished pallet strengthens the foam and meets the requirements for forklift transportation, greatly reducing the cost of the ground storage structure for fire extinguishing bombs.

[0042] The loading and storage method of the delivery device in this application can meet the requirements of ground transportation and storage while realizing the loading function. It achieves modular transportation and storage, efficient and fast loading and unloading, convenient maintenance, and low cost.

[0043] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this application. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the purpose of this application. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the purpose disclosed in this application should still be covered by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A method for loading and storing a delivery device, applied to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1: A device housing (1) is provided, the device housing (1) including an independently set base (11) and a receiving box (12), wherein the receiving box (12) is provided with at least one receiving space unit extending in the height direction, one end of the receiving box (12) is provided with an assembly port (4), and the other end is provided with a bottom opening; the bottom of the opposite side walls of the receiving box (12) is provided with a pair of notches (7) in the height direction, and the base (11) is provided with a first channel (6a) and a second channel (6b). When the receiving box (12) is placed on the base (11), the pair of notches (7) are respectively arranged opposite to and connected to the first channel (6a) and the second channel (6b); S2: Provide at least one delivery unit (3); S3: The delivery unit (3) is placed on the base (11), and the container (12) is then placed over the at least one delivery unit (3) from above through the bottom opening, so that the at least one delivery unit (3) is housed in the corresponding container space unit, while the base (11) meets the requirements for forklift transportation. S4: Provide a mounting bracket (2) and install the mounting bracket (2) on the assembly port (4) so ​​that the mounting bracket (2) is hoisted and connected to the corresponding delivery unit (3) through each of the assembly ports (4), wherein the mounting bracket (2) is configured to release the delivery unit (3) to the target area when the delivery device is installed on the UAV; when it is necessary to load it onto the UAV, the forklift forks enter the first channel (6a) and the second channel (6b) through the pair of notches (7) respectively, and exit from the notch (7) on the opposite side, thereby lifting the container (12) and loading it onto the aircraft for delivery preparation, while the base (11) remains in the warehouse.

2. The loading and storage method for the dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (11) includes a first plane (100), on which at least one pair of seat supports (5) are provided. The at least one pair of seat supports (5) are perpendicularly arranged and corresponding to at least one of the accommodating space units. Before step S3, the method further includes step S20: placing the at least one delivery unit (3) on the corresponding seat support (5).

3. The loading and storage method of the dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The seat support (5) is provided with a second plane (200), and the bottom of the delivery unit (3) is provided with a third plane (300). Step S20 specifically includes: placing the third plane (300) of the delivery unit (3) on the second plane (200) of the seat support (5) so that the delivery unit (3) can be placed on the seat support (5).

4. The loading and storage method of the dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The at least one pair of seat holders (5) includes a first seat holder column and a second seat holder column, the first seat holder column and the second seat holder column each include multiple pairs of seat holders (5), each pair of seat holders (5) of the first seat holder column is spaced apart and the multiple pairs of seat holders (5) form the first channel (6a) in a first direction, and each pair of seat holders (5) of the second seat holder column is spaced apart and the multiple pairs of seat holders (5) form the second channel (6b) in a second direction.

5. The loading and storage method for the dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the device housing (1) includes a connected hoisting groove (8). The hanging component (2) is provided with a hoisting device (9) that is arranged opposite to each of the accommodating space units. Step S4 specifically includes: installing the hanging component (2) in the hoisting groove (8) so that the hoisting device (9) is hoisted and connected to the corresponding delivery unit (3) through each of the assembly ports (4). Each of the hoisting devices (9) is configured to connect with the corresponding delivery unit (3) and release at least one delivery unit (3) to deliver the delivery unit (3) to the target area.

6. The loading and storage method for the dispensing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top of the delivery unit (3) is provided with a lifting ring, and the lifting device (9) includes a push-pull rod (90). Step S4 further specifically includes: installing the hanging part (2) in the lifting groove (8) so that the lifting device (9) is hoisted and connected to the corresponding delivery unit (3) through each of the assembly ports (4), wherein each of the lifting devices (9) is configured to extend the push-pull rod (90) so that the push-pull rod (90) passes through the lifting ring to connect the delivery unit (3), or retract the push-pull rod to release the delivery unit (3).

7. The loading and storage method of the dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container (12) is made of low-density foam and covered with fiberglass cloth on the outside.

8. The loading and storage method of the dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (11) includes a tray (110) and a spring (111), which are bonded together.

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