An integrated antenna for an unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The present invention discloses an integrated antenna for a drone, which includes a remote control handle main body. A protective case is connected to one side of the remote control handle main body. An antenna for controlling the drone is arranged inside the protective case. An adjusting component for rotating the antenna is arranged on one side of the antenna. A receiving component for receiving or opening the antenna is arranged on one side of the adjusting component. In the present invention, with this design, by rotating knob part one in cooperation with knob part two, the coverage range of both sides of the antenna or one side of the antenna can be controlled simultaneously, so as to make the two sides of the antenna parallel and make the signal range of the parallel antenna match the drone as much as possible. An inclined groove is formed on the inner wall of the rotating block on the right side. Thus, when rotating knob part two, the antenna on the right side can be misaligned and cross-received with the left antenna during the receiving process, thereby saving space and avoiding bending of the antenna.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of UAV antennas, and specifically to an integrated antenna for UAVs. Background Technique

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles, abbreviated as "UAVs" and with the English abbreviation "UAV", are unmanned aircrafts that are controlled by radio remote control devices and self-prepared program control devices, or are operated completely or intermittently autonomously by on-vehicle computers. UAVs can be divided into military and civilian applications according to their application fields. In the military aspect, UAVs are divided into reconnaissance aircraft and target drones.

[0003] When using a civilian UAV, a remote control is needed to control the flight direction of the UAV, that is, a signal transmission is formed through the antenna on the UAV and the antenna on the remote control, so as to control the flight of the UAV. The antenna on the remote control needs to be unfolded to a state where the two antennas are parallel before it can have good signal. Secondly, only when the extended area of the plane formed by the two antennas on the remote control covers the UAV can a good signal strength be achieved to ensure the normal use of the UAV. However, when the existing remote control antennas are opened, the operator needs to open the two antennas separately. When using the remote control antennas, they may accidentally touch obstacles and cause the antennas to bend, resulting in a decrease in the signal transmission strength. In addition, when the user operates the remote control, they need to align the plane of the antennas with the UAV, and need to constantly swing the remote control to adjust the position of the antennas, which is rather troublesome to operate.

[0004] Therefore, we propose an integrated antenna for UAVs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an integrated antenna for UAVs to solve the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An integrated antenna for UAVs, including a remote control handle main body, a protective shell is connected to one side of the remote control handle main body, an antenna for controlling the UAV is arranged inside the protective shell, an adjusting component for rotating the antenna is arranged on one side of the antenna, and a receiving component for receiving or opening the antenna is arranged on one side of the adjusting component.

[0007] Preferably, the adjusting component further includes a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate symmetrically arranged with the first fixing plate is connected to one side of the protective shell, a first adjusting rod is connected through the middle of the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate, a rotating block is connected to the outside of the first adjusting rod, and a receiving column is connected to one side of the first adjusting rod.

[0008] Preferably, one side of the adjusting rod 1 is connected with a knob part 1. A tooth part 1 is arranged on one side of the adjusting rod 1 where the knob part 1 is located. A tooth groove meshing with it is formed on the inner wall of the rotating block. A tooth part 2 is arranged at the connection of the adjusting rod 1 and the receiving column.

[0009] Preferably, the receiving column further includes a connecting part. A tooth part 3 meshing with the tooth groove is arranged on one side of the connecting part. A rotating part connected with the inner wall of the adjusting rod 1 is connected to one side of the connecting part. A guiding part is connected to the outer wall of the connecting part. A knob part 2 is rotatably connected to one side of the connecting part away from the rotating part.

[0010] Preferably, the receiving assembly further includes a connecting block. A receiving rod is connected to the inner wall of the connecting block. A tooth part 5 is arranged at one end of the receiving rod where the knob part 2 is located. A tooth part 6 meshing with the tooth part 5 is arranged on the outer wall of the knob part 2.

[0011] Preferably, a tooth part 4 is arranged on one side of the receiving rod. A bevel gear 1 is connected to the bottom of the antenna. A fixing block is connected to one side of the rotating block where the bevel gear 1 is located. A gear 2 is rotatably connected in the fixing block. A bevel gear 2 meshing with the bevel gear 1 is fixedly connected to one side of the gear 2.

[0012] Preferably, a pushing part is arranged on one side of the receiving rod where the rotating block is located. A rotating column is fixedly connected to one side of the antenna. A straight tooth is connected to the bottom of the rotating column.

[0013] Preferably, a limiting block is connected to the outer wall of the rotating column. An inclined groove for sliding in cooperation with the limiting block is formed in the rotating block at the position of the rotating column.

[0014] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: In the initial state, the user can drive the storage rod to rotate by rotating the second knob part. The fourth tooth part on the outer wall of the storage rod drives the second gear to rotate, so that the second bevel gear at the front end of the second gear drives the first bevel gear to rotate. While the storage rod is rotating, the pushing part drives the straight teeth to rotate. During the rotation of the straight teeth, the rotating column is driven to rotate. The limiting block on the outer wall of the rotating column descends while rotating under the guidance of the inclined groove, so that the two antennas slowly open outward in parallel from the misaligned storage state. When the user needs to adjust the angle between the antenna and the remote control handle body, only need to rotate the first knob part, so that the first knob part drives the first adjusting rod to rotate, and the first adjusting rod simultaneously drives the rotating blocks on both sides to rotate, so as to achieve the purpose of adjusting the two antennas at the same time. If only one side antenna needs to be adjusted, only need to push the second knob part along the direction of the first adjusting rod, so that the second tooth part is separated from the inner wall of the rotating block, and the third tooth part on the storage column meshes with the inner wall of the rotating block. Then when the first adjusting rod is rotated, the right antenna will not rotate. Compared with the prior art, when the existing remote control antenna is opened, the operator needs to open the two antennas separately. When the remote control antenna is in use, it may accidentally touch an obstacle and cause the antenna to bend, resulting in a decrease in the signal transmission strength. In addition, when the user operates the remote control, the user needs to align the parallel plane of the antenna with the drone, and needs to constantly swing the remote control to adjust the position of the antenna, which is rather troublesome. In the present invention, with this design, by rotating the first knob part in cooperation with the second knob part, the coverage range of the two antennas or one side antenna can be controlled at the same time, so as to make the two antennas parallel and make the signal range of the parallel antennas match the drone as much as possible. And an inclined groove is opened on the inner wall of the right rotating block, so that when the second knob part is rotated, the right antenna can be misaligned and cross-stored with the left antenna during the storage process, thus saving space and avoiding antenna bending. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of another angle of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 is an exploded structural diagram of another angle of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 is the present invention Figure 4 the enlarged structural diagram of part A in;

[0020] Figure 6 is a top view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 7 is the present invention Figure 6Enlarged structural diagram of part B;

[0022] Figure 8 Structural diagram of the bottom view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 9 For the present invention Figure 8 Enlarged structural diagram of part C.

[0024] In the figure: 1 - remote control handle main body; 2 - protective case; 3 - antenna; 4 - adjustment component; 5 - storage component; 41 - first fixing plate; 42 - second fixing plate; 43 - first adjustment rod; 431 - first knob part; 432 - first tooth part; 433 - second tooth part; 44 - rotating block; 441 - tooth groove; 45 - storage column; 451 - connecting part; 452 - third tooth part; 453 - rotating part; 454 - guiding part; 455 - second knob part; 51 - connecting block; 52 - storage rod; 521 - fourth tooth part; 33 - first bevel gear; 53 - fixing block; 54 - second gear; 55 - second bevel gear; 522 - pushing part; 31 - rotating column; 32 - straight teeth; 523 - fifth tooth part; 524 - sixth tooth part; 442 - limiting block; 443 - inclined groove. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 1-9 , the present invention provides a technical solution: an integrated antenna for an unmanned aerial vehicle, including a remote control handle main body 1. A protective case 2 is connected to one side of the remote control handle main body 1, and the protective case 2 is fixedly connected to the front outer wall of the remote control handle main body 1. After the antenna 3 is stored in the protective case 2, the protective case 2 can effectively prevent the antenna 3 from being damaged by impact. A control antenna 3 for the unmanned aerial vehicle is arranged in the protective case 2. An adjustment component 4 for rotating the antenna 3 is arranged on one side of the antenna 3, and a storage component 5 for storing or opening the antenna 3 is arranged on one side of the adjustment component 4. When the user uses the remote control hand, the antenna 3 can be unfolded through the storage component 5 and the two antennas 3 can be made parallel, or the antenna 3 can be stored in the protective case 2. Through the adjustment component 4, the two antennas 3 can be rotated simultaneously or only one side of the antenna 3 can be rotated, so as to adjust the signal range of the antenna 3 and thus better control the unmanned aerial vehicle.

[0027] The adjustment assembly 4 further includes a first fixing plate 41. One side of the protective shell 2 is connected with a second fixing plate 42 symmetrically arranged with the first fixing plate 41. The first fixing plate 41 and the second fixing plate 42 are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective shell 2. A first adjusting rod 43 passes through the middle of the first fixing plate 41 and the second fixing plate 42. The first adjusting rod 43 is rotatably connected to the inner walls of the first fixing plate 41 and the second fixing plate 42. A rotating block 44 is connected to the outer side of the first adjusting rod 43. The left rotating block 44 is rotatably connected to the first fixing plate 41, and the right rotating block 44 is rotatably connected to the second fixing plate 42. A receiving column 45 is connected to one side of the first adjusting rod 43. The receiving column 45 is rotatably connected to the right end of the first adjusting rod 43. Both the first adjusting rod 43 and the receiving column 45 are slidably connected to the inner walls of the two rotating blocks 44. By rotating the first adjusting rod 43, the first adjusting rod 43 drives the left rotating block 44 to rotate, thereby driving the antenna 3 to rotate. Since the right rotating block 44 is connected to the outer wall of the receiving column 45 at this time, and since the first adjusting rod 43 is rotatably connected to the receiving column 45, when the first adjusting rod 43 is rotated, the right rotating block 44 does not rotate, so as to achieve the purpose of only adjusting the rotation of one side of the antenna 3, so that the user can control and adjust the range of the antenna 3 to align with the drone sideways.

[0028] A first knob part 431 is connected to one side of the first adjusting rod 43. The first knob part 431 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the left side of the first adjusting rod 43. The user can control the first knob part 431 with a finger to drive the first adjusting rod 43 to rotate. A first tooth part 432 is arranged on the first adjusting rod 43 on the side of the first knob part 431. By fixedly arranging the first tooth part 432 on the outer wall of the first adjusting rod 43, the first adjusting rod 43 can also be engaged with the inner wall of the left rotating block 44 during the left and right movement process, and then when the first adjusting rod 43 rotates, it can also drive the left rotating block 44 to rotate. A tooth groove 441 meshing with it is formed in the inner wall of the rotating block 44. A second tooth part 433 is arranged at the connection part of the first adjusting rod 43 and the receiving column 45. By fixedly arranging the second tooth part 433 at the connection part of the first adjusting rod 43 and the receiving column 45, when the first knob part 431 is pushed along the direction of the first adjusting rod 43, the second tooth part 433 at the end of the first adjusting rod 43 will be engaged with the inner wall of the right rotating block 44, so that rotating the first knob part 431 can drive the two rotating blocks 44 to rotate simultaneously, and then achieve the purpose of simultaneously controlling the two antennas 3 to rotate around the axis of the first adjusting rod 43 at the same time, so as to simultaneously adjust the coverage ranges of the two antennas 3.

[0029] The storage column 45 further includes a connecting portion 451. On one side of the connecting portion 451, there is a third tooth portion 452 that meshes with the tooth groove 441. By fixedly arranging the third tooth portion 452 on the outer wall of the connecting portion 451, when the user pushes the second knob portion 455 of the tooth portion along the direction of the first adjusting rod 43, the third tooth portion 452 on the outer wall of the connecting portion 451 pushes out the second tooth portion 433 on the outer wall of the first adjusting rod 43 from the rotating block 44 while the third tooth portion 452 inserts into the rotating block 44. At this time, the rotating block 44 on the right side of the first adjusting rod 43 stops rotating, so as to only control the parallel plane between one side antenna 3 and the other side antenna 3, and further achieve that the user can control the UAV even when lying on the side. On one side of the connecting portion 451, there is a rotating portion 453 connected to the inner wall of the first adjusting rod 43. By fixedly arranging the rotating portion 453 on the left side of the connecting portion 451, the first adjusting rod 43 is rotationally connected to the storage column 45 and can also be slid left and right therewith. The outer wall of the connecting portion 451 is connected with a guiding portion 454. On the surface of the second fixing plate 42, there is a guiding groove that cooperates with the guiding portion 454 for sliding. By fixedly arranging the guiding portion 454 on the outer wall of the connecting portion 451, when the storage column 45 moves left and right, the guiding portion 454 plays a role in stable guiding. The connecting portion 451 is rotatably connected with a second knob portion 455 on the side away from the rotating portion 453. The second knob portion 455 facilitates the user to rotate the second knob portion 455 with fingers when operating the remote control handle main body 1, so as to achieve the purpose of convenient control.

[0030] The storage assembly 5 further includes a connecting block 51. The rear end of the connecting block 51 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the middle part of the first adjusting rod 43. By fixedly connecting the rear end of the connecting block 51 to the outer wall of the middle part of the first adjusting rod 43, when the first adjusting rod 43 rotates, it can also drive the connecting block 51 to rotate, and further drive the storage rod 52 to rotate around the axis of the first adjusting rod 43. The inner wall of the connecting block 51 is rotatably connected with a storage rod 52. At one end of the storage rod 52 located at the second knob portion 455, there is a fifth tooth portion 523. On the outer wall of the second knob portion 455, there is a sixth tooth portion 524 that meshes with the fifth tooth portion 523. The user rotates the second knob portion 455 on the right side, so that the sixth tooth portion 524 on the outer wall of the second knob portion 455 drives the fifth tooth portion 523 to rotate, and further drives the storage rod 52 to rotate inside the connecting block 51.

[0031] On one side of the storage rod 52, there is a fourth tooth part 521. At the bottom of the antenna 3, a first bevel gear 33 is fixedly connected. On one side of the first bevel gear 33, the rotating block 44 is connected with a fixed block 53. The fixed block 53 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating block 44. Inside the fixed block 53, a second gear 54 is rotatably connected. On one side of the second gear 54, a second bevel gear 55 meshing with the first bevel gear 33 is fixedly connected. When the user needs to store the antenna 3, it is necessary to push the first knob part 431 along the direction of the first adjusting rod 43, so that the first adjusting rod 43 drives the connecting block 51 to move to the right, and then the whole storage rod 52 moves to the right. At this time, the fourth tooth part 521 on the left side of the storage rod 52 meshes with the second gear 54. The storage rod 52 rotates, driving the fourth tooth part 521 to rotate, driving the second gear 54 to rotate. Since the second bevel gear 55 is fixedly connected to the second gear 54, when the second gear 54 rotates, the second bevel gear 55 drives the first bevel gear 33 to rotate, so that the first bevel gear 33 drives the antenna 3 to rotate.

[0032] On one side of the rotating block 44, the storage rod 52 is provided with a pushing part 522. On one side of the antenna 3, a rotating column 31 is fixedly connected. At the bottom of the rotating column 31, a straight tooth 32 is fixedly connected. While the first adjusting rod 43 moves to the right, the pushing part 522 is inserted into the outer wall of the straight tooth 32. When the storage rod 52 rotates, the pushing part 522 drives the straight tooth 32 to rotate, so as to drive the antenna 3 to rotate. With this design, when the storage rod 52 moves to the left, the fourth tooth part 521 on it is separated from the second gear 54, and at the same time, the pushing part 522 is separated from the straight tooth 32, so as to prevent the user from accidentally touching the second knob part 455 during operation and causing the antenna 3 to retract.

[0033] On the outer wall of the rotating column 31, a limiting block 442 is connected. The limiting block 442 is semi-spherical and fixedly connected to the rotating column 31. At the position of the rotating column 31 on the rotating block 44, an inclined slot 443 for the limiting block 442 to slide is provided. The shape of the inclined slot 443 is in the direction of tilting upward. When the straight tooth 32 drives the rotating column 31 to rotate, the limiting block 442 on the outer wall of the rotating column 31 is guided by the inclined slot 443 and moves upward while rotating, so as to drive the right antenna 3 to move upward while rotating, and then be misaligned with the left antenna 3, so as to achieve the purpose of reducing the storage space.

[0034] It should be noted that in this text, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0035] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An integrated antenna for a drone, characterized in that: It includes a remote control handle body (1), a protective case (2) is connected to one side of the remote control handle body (1), an antenna (3) for controlling a drone is arranged inside the protective case (2), an adjusting component (4) for rotating the antenna (3) is arranged on one side of the antenna (3), and a receiving component (5) for receiving or opening the antenna (3) is arranged on one side of the adjusting component (4); The adjusting component (4) further includes a first fixing plate (41), a second fixing plate (42) symmetrically arranged with the first fixing plate (41) is connected to one side of the protective case (2), a first adjusting rod (43) penetrates through the middle of the first fixing plate (41) and the second fixing plate (42), a rotating block (44) is connected to the outer side of the first adjusting rod (43), and a receiving column (45) is connected to one side of the first adjusting rod (43); A first knob part (431) is connected to one side of the first adjusting rod (43), a first tooth part (432) is arranged on the first adjusting rod (43) on the side of the first knob part (431), a tooth groove (441) meshing with it is opened on the inner wall of the rotating block (44), and a second tooth part (433) is arranged at the connection of the first adjusting rod (43) and the receiving column (45); The receiving column (45) further includes a connecting part (451), a third tooth part (452) meshing with the tooth groove (441) is arranged on one side of the connecting part (451), a rotating part (453) connected to the inner wall of the first adjusting rod (43) is connected to one side of the connecting part (451), a guiding part (454) is connected to the outer wall of the connecting part (451), and a second knob part (455) is rotatably connected to one side of the connecting part (451) away from the rotating part (453); The receiving component (5) further includes a connecting block (51), a receiving rod (52) is connected to the inner wall of the connecting block (51), a fifth tooth part (523) is arranged at one end of the receiving rod (52) where the second knob part (455) is located, and a sixth tooth part (524) meshing with the fifth tooth part (523) is arranged on the outer wall of the second knob part (455).

2. The integrated antenna for an unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: A fourth tooth part (521) is arranged on one side of the receiving rod (52), a first bevel gear (33) is connected to the bottom of the antenna (3), a fixing block (53) is connected to one side of the rotating block (44) where the first bevel gear (33) is located, a second gear (54) is rotatably connected inside the fixing block (53), and a second bevel gear (55) meshing with the first bevel gear (33) is fixedly connected to one side of the second gear (54).

3. The integrated antenna for a drone according to claim 2, wherein: A pushing part (522) is arranged on the receiving rod (52) on the side of the rotating block (44), a rotating column (31) is fixedly connected to one side of the antenna (3), and a straight tooth (32) is connected to the bottom of the rotating column (31).

4. The integrated antenna for a drone according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limiting block (442) is connected to the outer wall of the rotating column (31), and an inclined slot (443) for sliding in cooperation with the limiting block (442) is opened on the rotating block (44) at the position of the rotating column (31).

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