A medium-long range unmanned aerial vehicle small multi-link measurement and control station
By using an I-shaped modular cabin design and standard interface installation, combined with a lifting mechanism and servo system, the miniaturization problem of multi-link telemetry and control stations for medium- and long-range UAVs has been solved, achieving efficient space utilization and convenient operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202210896870.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-07-28
AI Technical Summary
Miniaturization of multi-link telemetry and control stations for medium- and long-range UAVs is difficult to achieve, especially due to the contradiction between the large size of high-gain directional antennas and the space requirements of multi-link equipment.
It adopts an I-shaped modular cabin design, with an internal push rod lifting mechanism and antenna mount. Combined with a servo system and azimuth and elevation mechanisms, it can achieve automatic tracking of the directional antenna. It is installed through the standard CAF20 small modular cabin mechanical interface, and the link equipment and power system are reasonably laid out to meet the miniaturization requirements.
It achieves miniaturization of multi-link telemetry and control stations for medium- and long-range UAVs, meets the installation standards for small modular units, and is easy to operate with high space utilization.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the field of communication measurement and control technology, in particular to a middle-long range unmanned aerial vehicle small multi-link measurement and control station. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the field of communication measurement and control, the following structures can form high-gain and beam-scanning antennas, which have different characteristics in performance, but all have some shortcomings.
[0003] With the development of technology, the application field of unmanned aerial vehicles is more and more extensive, and the requirement for unmanned aerial vehicle measurement and control technology is also higher and higher, and middle-long range, multi-link and miniaturization have become the development trend. At present, the miniaturization of middle-long range unmanned aerial vehicle multi-link measurement and control station has not been realized. Because the middle-long range unmanned aerial vehicle has a long flight distance, a high-gain directional antenna must be used to realize long-distance measurement and control. The directional antenna must rely on an antenna pedestal with self-tracking, which is often bulky. Moreover, the multi-link requires that the equipment be doubled, and the space requirement is higher, which forms a contradiction with miniaturization. SUMMARY
[0004] In view of the problems in the above background technology, the present application provides a middle-long range unmanned aerial vehicle small multi-link measurement and control station. The measurement and control station can install multiple sets of link equipment and meet the installation requirements of a small standard shelter.
[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the present application is as follows:
[0006] A middle-long range unmanned aerial vehicle small multi-link measurement and control station, comprising:
[0007] A shelter cabin body in the shape of an I-beam, the left and right side walls are recessed and narrowed, the exposed part of the shelter bottom plate becomes an installation platform for installing a lifting mechanism, an antenna pedestal and a directional antenna combination; the shelter cabin body is divided into a front cabin room and a rear cabin room; the installation interface of the shelter cabin body adopts a standard CAF20 small shelter mechanical interface
[0008] A push rod type lifting mechanism, provided with two sets, respectively installed at the left and right outer installation platforms of the shelter cabin body; in the working state, it is raised and unfolded outward; in the non-working state, it is lowered and stored inward;
[0009] An antenna pedestal, provided with two sets, respectively installed at the top of the left and right lifting mechanisms, for installing a directional antenna combination; the antenna pedestal comprises a servo system, an azimuth mechanism and a pitch mechanism; the servo system can automatically track the target; wherein, the rotation range of the azimuth mechanism is 0-360°, the rotation range of the pitch mechanism is 0-180°, and the rotation range of the combination of azimuth and pitch covers the entire airspace.
[0010] The directional antenna combination is provided with two sets, which are respectively located on the corresponding antenna seat, and is driven to lift up and drop down by the lifting mechanism, and is driven to azimuth and pitch by the antenna seat; the two sets of directional antenna combinations work independently and do not affect each other;
[0011] The operation box is provided with two sets, which respectively control the corresponding directional antenna combination and the lifting mechanism; the two operation boxes are respectively located on the outer wall surfaces on the left and right sides;
[0012] The working cabin door is installed on the front face of the square cabin body and is used for entering the front cabin room;
[0013] The front cabin room is provided with a link equipment cabinet, the link equipment cabinet is a standard 19-inch equipment cabinet with a height of 20U; the link equipment cabinet is provided with equipment including a transceiver combination, an intelligent power distribution box, an industrial computer, a switch, a Beidou positioning and orientation instrument and an integrated display; the equipment in the link equipment cabinet is a standard 19-inch plug-in box and is convenient to disassemble and assemble; the equipment in the link equipment cabinet can complete the functions of remote control, remote measurement, tracking and real-time transmission and recording of video information of a medium-long range unmanned aerial vehicle;
[0014] The power distribution cabinet is located in the rear cabin room and is used for power supply for the transceiver combination; the power distribution cabinet operation door and the power distribution cabinet maintenance door are respectively opened on the outer walls on the two sides of the rear cabin room and are used for operating and maintaining the equipment of the power distribution cabinet;
[0015] The folding type cabin ladder is installed on the back face of the square cabin body; when hidden, the cabin ladder is closely attached to the cabin wall and does not occupy space, and when needed, the cabin ladder can be opened for a person to climb to the top of the cabin;
[0016] The omnidirectional antenna is fixed to the top of the square cabin body through the folding mechanism; in the hidden state, the omnidirectional antenna is closely attached to the top of the square cabin body; in the working state, the omnidirectional antenna is perpendicular to the top of the square cabin body.
[0017] Further, the mounting interface adopts a standard CAF20 small square cabin mechanical interface and is installed at the corner positions of the outer walls on the left and right sides of the square cabin body.
[0018] The beneficial effects generated by the technical scheme of the present application are as follows:
[0019] 1. The limited space is maximally utilized by scientific planning and reasonable layout, a plurality of link equipment is installed, the installation of the small square cabin meets the national standard requirements, and the medium-long range unmanned aerial vehicle multi-link measurement and control station is miniaturized.
[0020] 2. The operation box can operate the lifting mechanism and the antenna without entering the cabin; the operation is convenient due to the reasonable setting.
[0021] 3, The main body of the application is an I-shaped cabin body, which is equipped with a CAF20 small square cabin mechanical interface meeting the national standards, and can be installed on a standard vehicle platform. It not only makes full use of limited space to install equipment, but also meets the miniaturization requirement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0022] Figure 1 is a partially expanded structure schematic diagram of an embodiment of the application.
[0023] Figure 2 is a full expansion antenna seat angle rotation range schematic diagram of an embodiment of the application.
[0024] Figure 3 is a partially expanded side view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the application.
[0025] Figure 4 is a full expansion front structure schematic diagram of an embodiment of the application.
[0026] Figure 5 is a partially expanded antenna angle rotation range schematic diagram of an embodiment of the application.
[0027] Figure 6 is a first structure schematic diagram of the application in a storage state.
[0028] Figure 7 is a second structure schematic diagram of the application in a storage state.
[0029] In the figure: 1, directional antenna combination, 2, omnidirectional antenna, 3, 10, antenna seat, 4, 9, lifting mechanism, 5, signal switching box, 6, 8, operation box, 7, 12, Beidou antenna, 13, roof-mounted air conditioner, 14, power distribution cabinet, 15, link equipment cabinet, 16, power distribution cabinet door, 17, folding boarding ladder, 18, working cabin door. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The application will be further described below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments.
[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the application, the drawings of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.
[0032] A medium-long range unmanned aerial vehicle small multi-link measurement and control station, comprising:
[0033] The square cabin body is in the shape of an H, the left and right side walls are concave and narrow, the exposed part of the square cabin bottom plate is an installation platform for installing a lifting mechanism, an antenna pedestal and a directional antenna combination; the square cabin body is divided into a front cabin room and a rear cabin room; the installation interface of the square cabin body adopts a standard CAF20 small square cabin mechanical interface
[0034] The push rod type lifting mechanism is provided with two sets, which are respectively installed at the left and right outer installation platforms of the square cabin body; in the working state, the push rod type lifting mechanism is raised and unfolded to the outside; in the non-working state, the push rod type lifting mechanism is lowered and stored to the inside.
[0035] The antenna pedestal is provided with two sets, which are respectively installed at the top of the left and right lifting mechanisms and used for installing the directional antenna combination; the antenna pedestal comprises a servo system, an azimuth mechanism and an elevation mechanism; the servo system can automatically track a target; the rotation range of the azimuth mechanism is 0-360°, the rotation range of the elevation mechanism is 0-180°, and the rotation range of the combination of the azimuth and the elevation covers the whole airspace.
[0036] The directional antenna combination is provided with two sets, which are respectively located on the corresponding antenna pedestals, lifted and lowered by the lifting mechanism and driven in azimuth and elevation by the antenna pedestal; the two sets of directional antenna combinations work independently and do not affect each other.
[0037] The operation box is provided with two sets, which respectively control the corresponding directional antenna combination and the lifting mechanism; the two operation boxes are respectively located on the outer wall surfaces of the left and right sides.
[0038] The working cabin door is installed on the front of the square cabin body and used for entering the front cabin room.
[0039] The front cabin room is provided with a link equipment cabinet; the link equipment cabinet is a standard 19-inch equipment cabinet with a height of 20U; the link equipment cabinet is provided with equipment including a transceiver combination, an intelligent power distribution box, an industrial computer, a switch, a Beidou positioning and orientation instrument and an integrated display; the equipment in the link equipment cabinet is a standard 19-inch plug-in box and is convenient to disassemble and assemble; the equipment in the link equipment cabinet can complete the functions of remote control, remote measurement, tracking and real-time transmission and recording of video information of a remote unmanned aerial vehicle.
[0040] The power distribution cabinet is located in the rear cabin room and used for supplying power to the transceiver combination; the two outer walls of the rear cabin room are respectively provided with a power distribution cabinet operation door and a power distribution cabinet maintenance door, which are used for operating and maintaining the power distribution cabinet equipment.
[0041] The folding type cabin ladder is installed on the back of the square cabin body; when not in use, the folding type cabin ladder can be closely attached to the cabin wall and does not occupy space; when in use, the folding type cabin ladder can be opened for a person to climb to the cabin top.
[0042] The omnidirectional antenna is fixed to the top of the square cabin body through a folding mechanism; in the storage state, the omnidirectional antenna is closely attached to the top of the square cabin body; in the working state, the omnidirectional antenna is perpendicular to the top of the square cabin body.
[0043] Further, the installation interface adopts a standard CAF20 small shelter mechanical interface, and is installed at each corner position of the left and right side outer walls of the shelter body.
[0044] The following is a more specific embodiment:
[0045] Referring to Figures 1 to 7 , the installation interface of the embodiment of the shelter adopts a standard CAF20 small shelter mechanical interface, and the shelter body is in an I shape: the left and right side walls are inwardly narrowed, the exposed part of the shelter bottom plate becomes an installation platform, and is used for installing a lifting mechanism, an antenna seat and a directional antenna combination. The shelter body is divided into a front cabin and a rear cabin, which not only fully utilizes the limited space to install equipment, but also meets the miniaturization requirement;
[0046] The installation platform on the two sides of the shelter body is provided with a push rod type lifting mechanism, which is raised and unfolded when working, and is lowered and stored inwardly when not working.
[0047] The top of the lifting mechanism is provided with two sets of antenna seats for installing the directional antenna combination. The antenna seat includes a servo system, an azimuth mechanism and an elevation mechanism. The servo system can automatically track the target. The rotation range of the azimuth mechanism is 0-360°, the rotation range of the elevation mechanism is 0-180°, and the rotation range of the combination of the azimuth and the elevation can cover the entire airspace.
[0048] Each set of antenna seat is provided with a directional antenna combination, which is lifted and lowered by the lifting mechanism; the two sets of directional antenna combinations work independently and do not affect each other.
[0049] Two operation boxes are respectively located on the outer walls on the left and right sides of the shelter, and control the corresponding directional antenna combination and lifting mechanism, so that the antenna lifting mechanism can be operated outside the shelter.
[0050] The working cabin door is installed on the front of the shelter body, and is used for entering the front cabin.
[0051] The front cabin is provided with a link equipment cabinet, which is a standard 19-inch equipment cabinet with a height of 20U. The cabinet is provided with a transceiver combination, an intelligent power distribution box, an industrial computer, a switch, a Beidou positioning and orientation instrument, an integrated display and other equipment. All the equipment on the cabinet is a standard 19-inch plug-in box, which is convenient to disassemble and assemble. The equipment in the cabinet can complete the functions of remote control, remote measurement, tracking and real-time transmission and recording of video information of the unmanned aerial vehicle;
[0052] The power distribution cabinet is located in the rear cabin, and is provided with a UPS and a battery box, which is used for power supply of the equipment cabinet. For convenience, the intelligent power distribution box is installed on the equipment cabinet in the front cabin. The power distribution cabinet operation door and the power distribution cabinet maintenance door are respectively opened on the outer walls on the two sides of the rear cabin, which are used for operating and maintaining the power distribution cabinet equipment.
[0053] The back of the shelter is provided with a folding climbing ladder which is stored against the wall of the shelter and can be opened for use when needed.
[0054] The omnidirectional antenna is fixed to the top of the shelter body through the folding mechanism, and in the storage state, the omnidirectional antenna is close to the top of the shelter body, and in the working state, the omnidirectional antenna is perpendicular to the top of the shelter body.
[0055] In summary, the small multi-link measurement and control station described in the patent can provide multiple communication links for medium and long-range unmanned aerial vehicles and achieve miniaturization.
[0056] The shelter of the measurement and control station adopts an original H-shaped structure, and the installation interface adopts a small shelter CAF20 mechanical interface in line with national standards. The limited space is fully utilized to install equipment, and the miniaturization and vehicle platform installation requirements are met. The platforms installed on the two sides of the cabin body are respectively provided with two sets of independent push rod type lifting mechanisms, high gain directional antenna assemblies and antenna seats. When unfolded, the lifting mechanisms are raised outward, and when stored, they are lowered inward. After the antennas are unfolded, they can be rotated by 0°-180° in pitch and 0°-360° in azimuth, and the working range covers all airspace. The two sets of lifting mechanisms and antennas can work simultaneously or independently without affecting each other. The cabin top is provided with a Beidou antenna, a top-mounted air conditioner, an omnidirectional antenna and a folding mechanism, and the folding mechanism can be rotated by 0°-90°. When working, the folding mechanism is erected, and when storing, it is laid down. The outer sides of the cabin door are provided with lifting / folding mechanism operation boxes, which can unfold or store the lifting mechanisms and antennas without entering the cabin. The inside of the shelter is provided with a link equipment cabinet and a power supply cabinet. The front of the shelter is provided with a working door, which can be opened to operate the link equipment cabinet; the power supply cabinet is in the rear cabin room, and the rear parts of the two side walls of the cabin body are respectively provided with a power distribution cabinet operation door and a power distribution cabinet maintenance door, which can be opened to operate and maintain the power distribution cabinet equipment. The top of the cabin is provided with an omnidirectional antenna and a folding mechanism, a Beidou antenna, a top-mounted air conditioner and other equipment. When working, the lifting mechanisms are raised through the lifting mechanism operation box and the antennas are unfolded, and the cabin door is opened to operate the link equipment. After work, the cabin door is closed, and the antennas are stored in the space on both sides of the cabin body for transportation.
[0057] The principles and implementation methods of the present application are described in the specific embodiments, and the above examples are only used to help understand the method and core idea of the present application; meanwhile, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of the present application, the specific implementation and application range will be changed, and the above description should not be understood as a limitation of the present application.
Claims
1. A small multi-link measurement and control station for medium and long range unmanned aerial vehicles, characterized by, It comprises: The square cabin body is in the shape of an H, the left and right side walls are concave and narrow, the exposed part of the square cabin bottom plate becomes a mounting platform for mounting the lifting mechanism, antenna seat and directional antenna combination; the square cabin body is divided into a front cabin room and a rear cabin room; the mounting interface of the square cabin body adopts a standard CAF20 small square cabin mechanical interface; The push rod type lifting mechanism is provided with two sets, which are respectively mounted at the left and right outer mounting platforms of the square cabin body; in the working state, it is raised and unfolded outward; in the non-working state, it is lowered and stored inward; The antenna seat is provided with two sets, which are respectively mounted at the top of the left and right lifting mechanisms for mounting the directional antenna combination; the antenna seat comprises a servo system, an azimuth mechanism and an elevation mechanism; the servo system is used for tracking the target; the rotation range of the azimuth mechanism is 0~360°, the rotation range of the elevation mechanism is 0~180°, and the rotation range of the combination of azimuth and elevation covers the entire airspace; The directional antenna combination is provided with two sets, which are respectively located on the corresponding antenna seats and are driven to be lifted up and lowered down by the lifting mechanism and are driven to be azimuthed and elevated by the antenna seat; the two sets of directional antenna combinations work independently and do not affect each other; The operation box is provided with two sets, which respectively control the corresponding directional antenna combination and lifting mechanism; the two operation boxes are respectively located on the outer wall surfaces of the left and right sides; The working cabin door is mounted on the front of the square cabin body for entering the front cabin room; The front cabin room is provided with a link equipment cabinet, the link equipment cabinet is a standard 19-inch equipment cabinet with a height of 20U; the link equipment cabinet is provided with equipment including a transceiver combination, an intelligent power distribution box, an industrial computer, a switch, a Beidou positioning and orientation instrument and an integrated display; the equipment in the link equipment cabinet is a standard 19-inch plug-in box, which is convenient to disassemble and assemble; the equipment in the link equipment cabinet completes the functions of remote control, remote measurement, tracking and real-time transmission and recording of video information of the remote unmanned aerial vehicle; The power distribution cabinet is located in the rear cabin room and is provided with a UPS and a battery box for supplying power to the transceiver combination; the outer walls of the left and right sides of the rear cabin room are respectively provided with a power distribution cabinet operation door and a power distribution cabinet maintenance door for operating and maintaining the power distribution cabinet equipment; The folding type cabin ladder is mounted on the back of the square cabin body; when stored, it is close to the cabin wall and does not occupy space; when needed, it is opened for people to climb to the top of the cabin; The omnidirectional antenna is fixed to the top of the square cabin body through a folding mechanism; in the storage state, the omnidirectional antenna is close to the top of the square cabin body; in the working state, the omnidirectional antenna is perpendicular to the top of the square cabin body.
2. The small multi-link measurement and control station for medium and long-range unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting interface adopts a standard CAF20 small square cabin mechanical interface and is mounted at each corner position of the left and right outer walls of the square cabin body.
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