A container hangar for a large number of drones

Abstract

This utility model discloses a containerized hangar for a large number of drones, including a base, which comprises a base frame and locking seats. At least three locking seats are installed on the outer periphery of the base frame, and these locking seats can lock or release drones arranged on the base frame. It also includes a container, which is a box structure with at least one door. At least two bases are arranged on the inner walls of the container. This containerized hangar for a large number of drones arranges several bases on the inner walls of the container's bottom, side, top, and rear panels. The bases are paired with drones for use, thereby loading several drones, which can then be mounted on flatbed trucks or similar vehicles for large-scale drone transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and in particular to a containerized hangar for a large number of UAVs. Background Technology

[0002] Typical drones on the market include an airframe, base frame, landing gear, tow arms, and rotors. They are equipped with a control system and power supply, and can be remotely controlled via remote control or mobile phone to take off, then cruise in the air to perform operations or cruise to a preset location to land and work on the ground. When the operation is completed or the power supply needs to be replaced, they return to base and land. Currently, most drones are equipped with a single dedicated hangar, which cannot accommodate large numbers of drones and cannot meet the needs of large-scale drone transportation applications. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the above-mentioned problems by providing a containerized hangar for a large number of drones, which can accommodate several drones for bulk loading and transportation.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A containerized hangar for a large number of drones includes a base, the base including a base frame and locking seats, at least three locking seats are installed on the outer periphery of the base frame, and the locking seats are capable of locking or releasing drones arranged on the base frame; it also includes a container, the container being a box structure with at least one openable door, and at least two bases arranged on the inner wall of the container.

[0005] The container includes a floor, front panel, side panels, top panel, and rear panel. Side panels are arranged on the left and right sides of the floor, and front and rear panels are arranged on the front and rear sides of the floor, respectively. The top panel is located on top of the side panels, front panel, and rear panel. The rear panel is hinged to the floor, allowing it to be opened and closed. The rear panel, acting as a rear door, is equipped with a latch lock and is hinged at the bottom for manual opening and closing.

[0006] The locking seat includes a locking push rod and a retaining seat. The retaining seat has an L-shaped structure. The fixed end of the locking push rod is mounted on the base frame, and the telescopic end of the locking push rod is equipped with the retaining seat. Under the action of the locking push rod, the retaining seat can extend outward to lock or retract inward to release the drone frame. Thus, by extending or retracting the locking push rod, automatic control of locking or releasing is achieved. Preferably, the locking surface of the retaining seat tilts downward as it approaches the locking push rod to guide the locking of the drone frame. As the extension length increases, it further compresses the gap limit and locks until it contacts and presses tightly.

[0007] As mentioned above, several bases are arranged on the inner wall of the container. The bases are paired with drones for use, so that several drones can be loaded. Then, they can be assembled onto flatbed trucks to realize the transportation of a large number of drones.

[0008] Based on the aforementioned solution, in an improved version, to achieve automated control of the rear panel opening and closing, the containerized hangar also includes a rear push rod. The two ends of the push rod are hinged to the rear panel and the bottom panel, respectively. The rear panel can be opened or closed under the action of the push rod, and at least one machine base is arranged on the inner wall of the rear panel. Thus, automated control is achieved by controlling the push rod to extend outward to open the rear door panel and to retract it inward to close the rear door panel.

[0009] Based on the aforementioned solution, in an improved version, to facilitate the installation and unloading of drones on the side walls of the containerized hangar, the container also includes a side push rod. The side panels are hinged to the bottom plate, and both ends of the side push rod are hinged to the side panel and the bottom plate respectively. The side panels can be opened or closed under the action of the side push rod, and at least one drone base is arranged on the inner wall of the side panel. In this way, the side wall serves as a side door panel, with the bottom of the side panel hinged. When open, a horizontal platform unfolds, facilitating the installation and unloading of drones. Furthermore, the side push rod allows for automated control of the opening or closing of the side door panel by extending or retracting the side push rod.

[0010] Based on the aforementioned solution, in an improved version, to allow sufficient space for convenient side panel opening and closing, the containerized hangar includes symmetrically arranged top panels. The container also includes top push rods paired with the panels. The top panels are hinged to the side panels on the same side, and the two ends of the top push rods are respectively hinged to the top panel and the side panel. The top panels can be opened or closed under the action of the top push rods. In this way, the top panel serves as a top door panel, with the top edge of the side panel hinged to it. Opening the top panel first frees up top space before opening the side panel improves space utilization. Furthermore, the top push rods allow for automated control of the top panel opening and closing by extending or retracting them. Preferably, the inner wall of the top panel is provided with at least one column base capable of adsorbing or clamping a small drone; specifically, the column base is a set of frustum-shaped or column-shaped columns, the root of the column is installed on the inner wall of the top panel, and the end of the column is provided with a bayonet or magnetic section; this can realize the loading of small drones, and the loading capacity can be increased while ensuring that the connection strength requirements of the top panel are met.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: This invention relates to a containerized hangar for a large number of drones. Several bases are arranged on the inner walls of the container's bottom, side, top, and rear panels. Each base is paired with a drone, allowing for the loading of multiple drones. These drones can then be mounted on flatbed trucks for large-scale transport. This design is suitable for applications involving large numbers of drones in environmental and fire monitoring. By configuring the container with a rear door, top door, and side door structure, the side, top, and rear panels can be unfolded into a horizontal platform. The top and side doors can be opened and closed in a coordinated manner, facilitating stable loading and unloading of drones in a horizontal position. The container can also serve as a take-off and landing platform. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is an example of a containerized hangar combined with a flatbed trailer, based on the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a front view of the containerized hangar of this utility model. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the connection structure between the base plate, side plates, and rear plate. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Side view. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image. Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the unloaded state structure. Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Another perspective on the partial structure. Figure 8 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between the side panel and the top panel. Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Side view. Figure 10 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure in the partially unloaded state. Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Another perspective on the partial structure. Figure 12 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between the top panel and the column. Figure 13 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the base I structure. Figure 14 yes Figure 13 Another perspective structural diagram. Figure 15 yes Figure 14 A magnified view of a portion of the image. Figure 16 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between base II and the side push rod. Figure 17 yes Figure 16 Another perspective structural diagram. Figure 18 yes Figure 16 Another perspective structural diagram. Figure 19 yes Figure 18 A magnified view of a portion of the image. Figure 20 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between base III and the rear push rod. Figure 21 yes Figure 20 Another perspective structural diagram. Figure 22 yes Figure 20 Another perspective structural diagram. Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the containerized hangar of this utility model.

[0014] In the attached diagram, 10 is a containerized hangar, 20 is a flatbed trailer, 30 is a drone, 1 is the floor, 2 is the side panel, 3 is the top panel, and 4 is the rear panel. Detailed Implementation Example

[0015] As mentioned above, this application includes basic solutions and improved solutions, such as an improvement including a rear push rod solution, etc. The feature combinations of each application example can be combined according to actual needs. The following will use examples of preferred combinations of all features to illustrate the application.

[0016] See Figure 1 As an application example of this application, it is used in conjunction with a flatbed trailer for land transportation. The container hangar and the flatbed trailer adopt a conventional connection structure. For example, the rear bumper configured at the rear of the flatbed trailer is used to lock the container hangar. The upward protruding pins configured on the flatbed trailer are inserted into the sockets arranged around the bottom plate of the container hangar for matching connection. The protruding section at the bottom of the container hangar is used in conjunction with the pins to lock it onto the frame of the flatbed trailer, etc.

[0017] See Figures 1-23 This embodiment provides a containerized hangar for a large number of drones, including a base, which includes a base frame and locking seats. At least three locking seats are installed on the outer periphery of the base frame, and the locking seats can lock or release drones arranged on the base frame. It also includes a container, which is a box structure with at least one openable door, and at least two bases are arranged on the inner wall of the container.

[0018] Taking a rotary-wing drone as an example, the drone body includes a fuselage, frame, landing gear, support arms, and rotors. The power motor and drive shaft can be solid or hollow. The fuselage can be installed in the center of the frame or mounted around it. The fuselage contains a lithium battery pack and a controller circuit board, connected and controlling the rotor's start and stop via standard cables. The drone body and its control system are existing technologies. After assembly, the drone is usually secured with a base for transport, which will not be elaborated further here; for example, DJI drones on the market. Containerized hangars use container structures, referencing common container structures on the market, which are also existing technologies and will not be elaborated further here. This application aims to improve the existing drone transport structure, specifically by adapting existing bases to existing container structures to improve the drone hangar structure. The following will mainly describe this with reference to the accompanying drawings; other aspects will be briefly explained. For details not covered, please refer to existing technologies.

[0019] The container includes a bottom panel 1, a front panel, side panels 2, a top panel, and a rear panel 4. Side panels 2 are arranged on the left and right sides of the bottom panel 1, and the front and rear panels are arranged on the front and rear sides of the bottom panel 1, respectively. The top panel is located on top of the side panels 2, front panels, and rear panel 4. The rear panel 4 is hinged to the bottom panel 1 so that it can be opened or closed. The bottom edge of the front panel is integrally formed or welded to the front edge of the bottom panel. The rear panel 4, as the rear door panel, is equipped with a latch lock and is hinged at the bottom for manual opening or closing.

[0020] The top plate is arranged in half as described below, linking it with the side plates. The hinged structure of the bottom plate 1, side plate 2, top plate, and rear plate 4 all uses multiple hinges (with bolts, nuts, etc.) for connection. To prevent the top plate from protruding and covering the front and rear plates, and to ensure a tight contact between the inner edges of the top plate, elastic rubber strips can be installed for cushioning and sealing. To strengthen the bottom plate, side plates, rear plate, and other plates, a frame with staggered horizontal and vertical bars is welded to their inner walls.

[0021] The base can be arranged on the inner wall of the bottom plate, side plate, and rear plate. For the sake of distinction, the base plate is defined as base I, the side plate as base II, and the rear plate as base III. For ease of explanation, the same type of large rotor drone is installed on the bottom plate, side plate, and rear plate. One large rotor drone is mounted on the rear plate, two large rotor drones are mounted on the bottom plate, and three large rotor drones are mounted on the left and right side plates respectively. The large rotor drones are locked to their support arms by four locking seats.

[0022] To achieve automated control of the rear panel opening and closing, this containerized hangar includes a rear push rod 42. The two ends of the push rod are hinged to the rear panel and the bottom plate, respectively. The rear panel can be opened or closed under the action of the push rod. At least one machine base is arranged on the inner wall of the rear panel. Automated control is achieved by controlling the extension of the push rod to open the rear door and controlling its retraction to close the rear door. The push rod uses a double-lug hinged structure with a pin. To adjust the force applied by the push rod, the fixed end is installed on the bottom plate, and the telescopic end is installed on the outer end of base III 41 (the end protruding from the rear panel).

[0023] To facilitate the installation and unloading of drones on the side walls, this containerized hangar includes side push rods. The side panels are hinged to the bottom plate, with both ends of the push rod hinged to the side panel and the bottom plate respectively. The side panels can be opened or closed under the action of the push rods, and at least one drone base is arranged on the inner wall of the side panel. This design uses the side wall as a side door, with the bottom of the side panel hinged. When open, a horizontal platform unfolds, facilitating the installation and unloading of drones. The side push rods allow for automated control of the side door's opening and closing by extending or retracting them. Both the left and right side panels use the same structure, and the side push rods also employ a double-lug, pin-hinged structure. To adjust the force of the side push rods, the fixed end is mounted on the bottom plate, and the telescopic end is mounted on the outer end of base II 21 (the end protruding from the side panel).

[0024] To allow sufficient space for easy opening and closing of the side panels, this containerized hangar features symmetrically arranged top panels. The container also includes top push rods paired with these panels. The top panels are hinged to the side panels on the same side, and the top push rods are hinged to both the top and side panels respectively. The top panels can be opened or closed by the push rods. This design uses the top panels as top doors, with the top edges of the side panels hinged to the outer edges (outermost edges) of the top panels. Opening the top panels first frees up top space before opening the side panels, improving space utilization. The top push rods allow for automated control of opening and closing the top panels by extending or retracting them. Both the left and right top panels use the same structure, and the top push rods also employ a double-lug, pin-hinged structure. To adjust the force applied by the top push rods, the fixed end is installed in the middle or outer end of base II 21, while the telescopic end is installed on the inner edge (innermost edge) of the top panel. This linkage between the top panel and the side panels prevents the side panels from hitting the top panel when rotated separately, which would otherwise occur when the side panels are tightly attached to the top panel.

[0025] At least one mounting base is arranged on the inner wall of the top panel. To accommodate the structural strength of the top panel, this mounting base is a column base capable of adsorbing or clamping small drones. Specifically, the column base is a set of frustum-shaped or column-shaped columns, with the base of the columns installed on the inner wall of the top panel, and the ends of the columns equipped with locking slots or magnetic sections. This allows for the loading of small drones, increasing the loading capacity while ensuring the connection strength requirements of the top panel are met. As shown in the figure, the small end of the frustum-shaped column is welded to the top panel, and the large end of the frustum-shaped column is equipped with a magnetic section. Magnetic surfaces are configured around the rotor of the drone to adsorb and fix the rotor shaft or protective shell. To achieve automated control, the magnetic section uses a coil in conjunction with a relay to energize and attract the drone.

[0026] The locking seat includes a locking push rod 301 and a retainer 302. The retainer has an L-shaped structure. The fixed end of the locking push rod is installed on the base frame, and the telescopic end of the locking push rod is bolted to the retainer. Under the action of the locking push rod, the retainer can extend outward to lock or retract inward to release the drone frame. Thus, by extending or retracting the locking push rod, automatic control of locking or releasing is achieved. Preferably, the locking surface of the retainer tilts downward as it approaches the locking push rod to guide and lock the drone frame. The locking seat adopts a locking push rod in conjunction with a sloped locking structure. As the extension length increases, the gap is further compressed and locked until contact is made and pressed, which plays a guiding and stabilizing role.

[0027] As mentioned above, each push rod (locking push rod and rear push rod, etc.) can be an electric push rod. The controller that comes with the electric push rod is an existing technology. The controller configured on the push rod controls the corresponding door panel opening and closing or controls the extension and retraction of the card seat. Each door panel push rod (rear push rod, etc.) uses a double lifting lug with a pin to connect the existing hinge structure, etc., which are all existing technologies and will not be explained in detail here.

[0028] The deployment and folding process of this containerized hangar is as follows: During deployment, the side push rods extend outward to push the side panels, causing the top panel and side panels to rotate and unfold outward simultaneously until the side panels are horizontal. After the side panels are horizontal (or after the side panels have rotated 30° or 45° outward), the top push rods extend outward to push the top panel, causing it to rotate and unfold outward until it is horizontal. After the side panels are horizontal (or after the side panels have rotated 30° or 45° outward), the rear push rods extend outward to push the rear panel, causing it to rotate and unfold outward until it is horizontal. This completes the deployment. Conversely, during folding, the top panel is folded inward first, followed by the rear panel, and finally the side panels.

[0029] like Figure 23 As shown, in the fully extended state, the rear panel, side panels, and top panel all rotate 90° to be parallel to the bottom panel. The panels can also be adjusted to be on the same plane. At this point, controlling the locking push rod to retract causes the mounting bracket to retract, creating space to release and unload the drone. The drone can then be manually moved to an external take-off platform for operation; alternatively, it can be used as a take-off platform, allowing the drone to take off directly after the mounting bracket retracts. In the fully extended state, a drone can be loaded. Controlling the locking push rod and mounting bracket to retract creates space. The drone is then manually placed on the locking position on the inner wall of the container at the base frame, or the drone can be controlled to land in the locking position area on the inner wall of the container and manually fine-tuned to ensure it is in the locking position. Then, controlling the locking push rod to extend causes the mounting bracket to extend outward, locking the drone's support arm and completing the loading. After the drone is unloaded, or after waiting for the drone to return and be loaded, the drone can be retracted from the extended state to the retracted state.

[0030] Several bases are arranged on the inner walls of the container's bottom, side, top, and rear panels. These bases are paired with drones to load multiple drones, which can then be mounted on flatbed trucks for large-scale drone transport. This is suitable for applications involving a large number of drones in environmental and fire monitoring. The container is also configured with rear, top, and side doors, allowing the side, top, and rear panels to unfold into a horizontal platform. The top and side doors can be linked to unfold or retract, facilitating stable loading and unloading of drones in a horizontal position. Furthermore, the container can serve as a take-off and landing platform, allowing drones to take off directly during unloading and to land and load upon return.

[0031] It should be noted that the examples of the above embodiments can preferably be combined with one or more of each other according to actual needs, and the accompanying drawings of multiple examples adopt a set of combined technical features, which will not be described in detail here.

[0032] It should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0033] The above description is a detailed explanation and illustration of the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. However, these descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of protection claimed by the present utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made under the technical teachings of the present utility model shall fall within the patent protection scope covered by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A containerized hangar for a large number of drones, comprising a base, the base including a base frame and locking seats, wherein at least three locking seats are installed on the outer periphery of the base frame, and the locking seats are capable of locking or releasing drones arranged on the base frame; characterized in that: It also includes containers, which are box structures with at least one openable door and at least two bases arranged on the inner wall of the container.

2. A containerized hangar for a large number of drones according to claim 1, characterized in that: The container includes a bottom plate, a front plate, side plates, a top plate, and a rear plate. Side plates are arranged on the left and right sides of the bottom plate, and front and rear plates are arranged on the front and rear sides of the bottom plate, respectively. The top plate is arranged on the top side of the side plates, front plate, and rear plate. The rear plate is hinged to the bottom plate so that it can be opened or closed.

3. A containerized hangar for a large number of drones according to claim 2, characterized in that: The container also includes a rear push rod, with its two ends hinged to the rear panel and the bottom panel, respectively. The rear panel can be opened or closed under the action of the rear push rod, and at least one machine base is arranged on the inner wall of the rear panel.

4. A containerized hangar for a large number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The container also includes a side push rod, the side plate is hinged to the bottom plate, the two ends of the side push rod are respectively hinged to the side plate and the bottom plate, the side plate can be opened or closed under the action of the side push rod, and at least one machine base is arranged on the inner wall of the side plate.

5. A containerized hangar for a large number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top panel includes symmetrically arranged top panels. The container also includes a top push rod used in conjunction with the panels. The top panels are hinged to the side panels on the same side. The two ends of the top push rod are respectively hinged to the top panel and the side panel. The top panels can be opened or closed under the action of the top push rod.

6. A containerized hangar for a large number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner wall of the top panel is provided with at least one column base capable of adsorbing or clamping a small drone.

7. A containerized hangar for a large number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The column base is a set of column rods, the root of which is installed on the inner wall of the top panel, and the end of which is provided with a bayonet or magnetic section.

8. A containerized hangar for a large number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking seat includes a locking push rod and a locking seat. The locking seat has an L-shaped structure. The fixed end of the locking push rod is installed on the base frame, and the telescopic end of the locking push rod is equipped with the locking seat. Under the action of the locking push rod, the locking seat can extend outward to lock or retract inward to release the drone frame.

9. A containerized hangar for a large number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The locking surface of the card holder tilts downward as it approaches the locking push rod to guide the locking of the drone frame.

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