Land function module and air car

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of flying cars, and discloses a land function module and a flying car. The land function module is detachably connected with the flying function module of the flying car, and comprises a frame and a function assembly. The frame comprises a lower frame and an upper frame. The lower frame comprises two parallel and spaced transverse beams and two longitudinal beams arranged between the two transverse beams. Both ends of the transverse beam are rotatably provided with wheels. The basic structure of the lower frame is formed by the two transverse beams and the two longitudinal beams, and is used for supporting the upper frame and other components. The upper frame comprises a first mounting frame arranged in parallel and at intervals, and is used for supporting a seat. The overall structure of the frame is simplified as much as possible to realize the lightweight design of the land function module. The function assembly is used for driving the wheels to travel, brake or steer, so as to control the land function module to realize corresponding land travel functions.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of flying cars, and particularly relates to a land function module and a flying car. BACKGROUND

[0002] A flying car is a land-air amphibious vehicle, which mainly runs on the ground and can fly in the air when encountering traffic congestion, and is a solution to urban traffic congestion.

[0003] The land function module of the flying car is used for running on the land and can be driven to fly by the flight function module. However, the land function module of the flying car currently generally adopts a traditional automobile chassis, which has the defects of large weight and complex structure, resulting in large energy consumption of the flying car. SUMMARY

[0004] According to one aspect of the present application, the present application provides a land function module to solve the problem that the land function module of the flying car in the prior art generally adopts a traditional automobile chassis, has the defects of large weight and complex structure, and results in large energy consumption of the flying car.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] The land function module is used for detachable connection with the flight function module of the flying car, and comprises:

[0007] The frame comprises a lower frame and an upper frame connected to the lower frame, the lower frame comprises two parallel and spaced transverse beams and two longitudinal beams arranged between the two transverse beams, both ends of the two transverse beams are rotatably provided with wheels, and the upper frame comprises a plurality of first mounting frames arranged in parallel and spaced apart, both ends of the plurality of first mounting frames are respectively connected to the two longitudinal beams, and the first mounting frame is used for supporting a seat.

[0008] The function assembly is installed on the frame and is used for driving the wheels to run, brake or steer.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the land function module, the upper frame further comprises a second mounting frame, both ends of the second mounting frame are respectively connected to the two transverse beams, and the plurality of first mounting frames are connected to the second mounting frame.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the land function module, the frame is made of titanium alloy material.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the land function module, the function assembly comprises a driving subsystem, the driving subsystem comprises a power battery arranged on the vehicle frame and a wheel hub motor, the power battery is configured to supply power to the wheel hub motor, and the wheel hub motor is configured to drive the rotation of the vehicle wheel.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the land function module, the function assembly comprises a steering subsystem, the steering subsystem comprises a steering wheel, a steering shaft and a steering knuckle, the steering wheel is connected to the steering shaft, the steering shaft is arranged on the vehicle frame, and the steering knuckle is configured to steer the vehicle wheel, and the steering shaft is configured to rotate relative to the vehicle frame to drive the steering knuckle.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the land function module, the upper vehicle frame further comprises a steering shaft mounting frame, two ends of the steering shaft mounting frame are connected to the two longitudinal beams respectively, and the height of the steering shaft mounting frame is higher than that of the first mounting frame, and the steering shaft is arranged on the steering shaft mounting frame.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the land function module, the function assembly comprises a braking subsystem, the braking subsystem comprises a hydraulic brake master cylinder connected to the vehicle frame and a brake connected to the vehicle wheel, the hydraulic brake master cylinder is configured to supply hydraulic oil to the brake to brake the vehicle wheel.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the land function module, the braking subsystem further comprises a parking handle movably arranged on the vehicle frame and a parking brake connected to the vehicle wheel, the parking handle and the parking brake are connected through a parking cable, and the parking handle is configured to drive the movement of the parking brake through the parking cable to brake the vehicle wheel.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present application, a flying car is provided, comprising the above-mentioned land function module, and further comprising a flight function module, the flight function module is detachably connected to the land function module and is configured to drive the land function module to fly.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the flying car, the flight function module comprises a flight function module body and a plurality of first flanges arranged on the flight function module body, the vehicle frame of the land function module is provided with a plurality of second flanges, and the plurality of first flanges and the plurality of second flanges are flange-connected in one-to-one correspondence.

[0018] The present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The application provides a land function module, which is detachably connected with a flight function module of a flying vehicle and comprises a frame and a function assembly. The frame comprises a lower frame and an upper frame. The lower frame comprises two parallel and spaced apart cross beams and two longitudinal beams arranged between the two cross beams. Both ends of each cross beam are rotatably provided with a wheel. The two cross beams and the two longitudinal beams form a basic structure of the lower frame, which is used for supporting the upper frame and other components. The upper frame comprises a first mounting frame arranged in parallel and spaced apart, and is used for supporting a seat, so as to simplify the overall structure of the frame and realize lightweight design of the land function module. The function assembly is used for driving the wheels to travel, brake or steer, so as to control the land function module to realize corresponding land travel functions.

[0020] The application also provides a flying vehicle, which comprises the land function module and a flight function module detachably connected with the land function module, and can fly through the flight function module driving the land function module, so as to realize air travel of the flying vehicle. In addition, the frame of the land function module has simple overall structure and light weight. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a structure diagram of the flying vehicle in the embodiment of the application Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 2 is a structure diagram of the flying vehicle in the embodiment of the application Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 3 is a structure diagram of the land function module in the embodiment of the application

[0024] Figure 4 is a structure diagram of the frame in the embodiment of the application

[0025] Figure 5 is a structure diagram of the driving subsystem in the embodiment of the application

[0026] Figure 6 is a structure diagram of the steering subsystem in the embodiment of the application

[0027] Figure 7 is a structure diagram of the braking subsystem in the embodiment of the application.

[0028] In the drawings:

[0029] 100, flight function module; 101, flight function module body; 102, first flange; 103, propeller

[0030] 201, second flange

[0031] 1, frame

[0032] 11, lower frame; 111, cross beam; 112, longitudinal beam;

[0033] 12, upper frame; 121, first mounting frame; 122, second mounting frame; 123, steering shaft mounting frame;

[0034] 2, functional assembly;

[0035] 21, driving subsystem; 211, power battery; 212, in-wheel motor;

[0036] 22, steering subsystem; 221, steering wheel; 222, steering shaft; 223, steering knuckle; 224, steer-by-wire controller; 225, rack-and-pinion steering gear;

[0037] 23, braking subsystem; 231, hydraulic brake master cylinder; 232, brake; 233, parking handle; 234, parking brake; 235, brake cable; 236, brake pedal;

[0038] 24, control unit;

[0039] 3, wheel;

[0040] 4, seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific examples described herein are intended to be illustrative only and are not in any way limiting of the application. In addition, it should be understood that, for ease of description, only the parts related to the application are shown in the drawings and not all the parts.

[0042] In the description of the application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", "fixed" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium, it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the first feature is "on" or "under" the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the first feature "on", "above" and "over" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the first feature is higher in horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature "under", "below" and "under" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the first feature is lower in horizontal height than the second feature.

[0044] In the description of the present embodiment, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and the like orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only used to distinguish in description, and have no special meaning.

[0045] The flying car is an amphibious vehicle that mainly drives on the ground and can fly in the air when encountering traffic congestion, which is a solution to urban traffic congestion. The land function module of the flying car is used for driving on land and can be driven to fly by the flight function module. However, the land function module of the flying car currently generally adopts a traditional car chassis, which has the disadvantages of large weight and complex structure, resulting in large energy consumption of the flying car.

[0046] In view of the above problems, the present embodiment provides a land function module to solve the problem that the land function module of the flying car in the prior art generally adopts a traditional car chassis, which has the disadvantages of large weight and complex structure, resulting in large energy consumption of the flying car, which can be used in the field of flying car technology.

[0047] Reference Figures 1-7, the land function module is used for detachable connection with the flight function module 100 of the flying car, and comprises a vehicle frame 1 and a function assembly 2. The vehicle frame 1 comprises a lower vehicle frame 11 and an upper vehicle frame 12 connected to the lower vehicle frame 11. The lower vehicle frame 11 comprises two parallel and spaced transverse beams 111 and two longitudinal beams 112 arranged between the two transverse beams 111. In the embodiment, the two longitudinal beams 112 are parallel and spaced. The two ends of the two transverse beams 111 are rotatably provided with vehicle wheels 3, so that the basic structure of the lower vehicle frame 11 is formed by the two transverse beams 111 and the two longitudinal beams 112, for supporting the upper vehicle frame 12 and other components. The vehicle wheel 3 comprises a rim made of aluminum alloy material and a tire connected to the rim, and the rim is arranged on the transverse beam 111. The upper vehicle frame 12 comprises a plurality of first mounting frames 121 arranged in parallel and spaced. The two ends of the plurality of first mounting frames 121 are respectively connected to the two longitudinal beams 112. The first mounting frame 121 is used for supporting a seat 4, so as to simplify the overall structure of the vehicle frame 1 as much as possible, so as to realize the lightweight design of the land function module. The function assembly 2 is installed on the vehicle frame 1 and is used for driving the vehicle wheels 3 to travel, brake or steer, so as to control the land function module to realize corresponding land travel functions.

[0048] Continuing to refer to Figures 1-7 The upper vehicle frame 12 further comprises a second mounting frame 122, the two ends of the second mounting frame 122 are respectively connected to the two transverse beams 111, and the plurality of first mounting frames 121 are connected with the second mounting frame 122. Specifically, the first mounting frame 121 and the second mounting frame 122 are crossed with each other to complete the connection. Optionally, a plurality of second mounting frames 122 are arranged, and the two ends of the plurality of second mounting frames 122 are connected to the transverse beams 111. By arranging the second mounting frame 122, the structural strength of the first mounting frame 121 can be enhanced, and the second mounting frame 122 can be used to support part of the structure of the function assembly 2 and other components of the land function module.

[0049] Continuing to refer to Figures 1-7 The vehicle frame 1 is made of titanium alloy material, which can be titanium alloy pipe or titanium alloy plate, so as to further reduce the weight of the vehicle frame 1.

[0050] Continuing to refer to Figures 1-7 The function assembly 2 comprises a driving subsystem 21, which comprises a power battery 211 arranged on the vehicle frame 1 and a hub motor 212. The power battery 211 is used to supply power to the hub motor 212, and the hub motor 212 is used to drive the vehicle wheel 3 to rotate, thereby providing power for the travel of the land function module.

[0051] Optionally, the functional assembly 2 further comprises a control unit 24, the control unit 24 being configured to control the various subsystems of the functional assembly 2 to implement the land travel function. The drive subsystem 21 further comprises an accelerator pedal, the accelerator pedal being configured to send a signal to the control unit 24, and the control unit 24 being configured to control the wheel motor 212 to accelerate.

[0052] With reference back to Figures 1-7 , the functional assembly 2 comprises a steering subsystem 22, the steering subsystem 22 comprising a steering wheel 221, a steering shaft 222, and a steering knuckle 223, the steering wheel 221 being connected to the steering shaft 222, the steering shaft 222 being rotatably arranged on the frame 1, and the steering knuckle 223 being configured to steer the wheels 3, the steering shaft 222 being rotatable relative to the frame 1 to move the steering knuckle 223 and thereby steer the wheels 3. Specifically, the steering shaft 222 is rotatable along its own axis, and the movement is converted into axial movement of the steering knuckle 223 by a rack-and-pinion steering gear 225, and thereby steer the wheels 3.

[0053] Optionally, the steering subsystem 22 further comprises a steer-by-wire controller 224, and the steering subsystem 22 is configured to send a steering instruction to the steer-by-wire controller 224, the steer-by-wire controller 224 being configured to control the steering shaft 222 to rotate to move the steering knuckle 223 and thereby steer the wheels 3.

[0054] With reference back to Figures 1-7 , in order to facilitate the operation of the driver, the height of the steering wheel 221 is generally higher than that of the seat 4, and thus in order to stably arrange the steering shaft 222 on the frame 1, the superframe 12 further comprises a steering shaft mounting frame 123, the two ends of the steering shaft mounting frame 123 being connected to the two longitudinal beams 112 respectively, and the height of the steering shaft mounting frame 123 being higher than that of the first mounting frame 121, the steering shaft 222 being rotatably arranged on the steering shaft mounting frame 123, the steering shaft 222 being arranged on the steering shaft mounting frame 123 at a higher position to adapt to the higher installation position of the steering wheel 221.

[0055] With reference back to Figures 1-7 , the functional assembly 2 comprises a brake subsystem 23, the brake subsystem 23 comprising a hydraulic brake master cylinder 231 connected to the frame 1 and a brake 232 connected to the wheels 3, wherein the hydraulic brake master cylinder 231 is arranged between the cross beam 111 and the first mounting frame 121, and the brake 232 is arranged on the front two wheels 3, the hydraulic brake master cylinder 231 being configured to provide hydraulic oil to the brake 232, specifically, the hydraulic oil is provided to the brake 232 through a brake oil pipe to brake the wheels 3.

[0056] Optionally, the braking subsystem 23 further comprises a brake pedal 236, which is stepped down by the driver to send a signal to the control unit 24, and the control unit 24 controls the hydraulic brake master cylinder 231 to open to control the wheels 3 to complete braking.

[0057] With reference to the foregoing Figures 1-7 , the braking subsystem 23 further comprises a parking handle 233 movably arranged on the frame 1 and a parking brake 234 connected to the wheels 3, wherein the parking handle 233 is arranged on the first mounting frame 121. The parking handle 233 is connected to the parking brake 234 through a parking cable 235, and the parking handle 233 is used to drive the parking brake 234 to move through the parking cable 235 to make the wheels 3 complete parking brake. Among them, the parking brake 234 is installed on the rear two wheels 3.

[0058] Optionally, the control unit 24 has a communication module for communicating with a remote control device, so that the user can send a drive-by-wire signal to the control unit 24 through the remote control device, and the control unit 24 receives the drive-by-wire signal and controls the driving subsystem 21 to realize the driving of the land function module, controls the steering subsystem 22 to realize the steering of the land function module, or controls the braking subsystem 23 to realize the braking of the land function module.

[0059] In this embodiment, the control unit 24 can control the land function module to realize the following four driving modes:

[0060] (1) Manual driving mode: the driver controls the acceleration pedal, steering wheel 221 and brake pedal 236 of the land function module to complete the driving, steering and braking of the land function module.

[0061] (2) Remote control driving mode: a drive-by-wire signal is sent to the control unit 24 through a remote control device, and the control unit 24 receives the drive-by-wire signal and controls each subsystem to complete the driving, steering and braking of the land function module.

[0062] (3) Automatic driving mode: the external environment can be automatically recognized by image acquisition devices and sensors arranged on the frame 1 of the land function module, and the control unit 24 receives the above signals and generates a drive-by-wire instruction accordingly, and then controls each subsystem to complete the driving, steering and braking of the land function module.

[0063] (4) Flight mode: at this time, the flight function module 100 of the flying car starts to work, and each subsystem can be controlled to stop working and enter a dormant state.

[0064] With reference to the foregoing Figures 1-7The embodiment also provides the flying automobile, comprising the land function module, further comprising the flight function module 100, the flight function module 100 is detachably connected with the land function module, and the land function module can be driven to fly, specifically, the flight function module 100 comprises the flight function module body 101, the flight function module body 101 is rotatably provided with the propeller 103, and the propeller 103 is used to drive the flight function module body 101 and the land function module to fly.

[0065] Continuing to refer to Figures 1-7 The flight function module 100 further comprises a plurality of first flange plates 102 arranged on the flight function module body 101, the frame 1 of the land function module is provided with a plurality of second flange plates 201, the plurality of first flange plates 102 and the plurality of second flange plates 201 are flange-connected in one-to-one correspondence, are stable through the flange connection structure, and can be quickly disassembled and assembled.

[0066] Obviously, the above embodiment of the present application is only an example for clearly illustrating the present application, and is not a limitation on the embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of the present application. It is unnecessary and impossible to enumerate all the embodiments. Any modification, equivalent substitution and improvement within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. Land function module for detachable connection with a flying function module (100) of an air mobile vehicle, characterized in that The utility model relates to a vehicle frame and functional assembly, and belongs to the field of vehicle design. The vehicle frame (1) comprises a lower frame (11) and an upper frame (12) connected to the lower frame (11), the lower frame (11) comprises two parallel and spaced apart cross beams (111) and two longitudinal beams (112) arranged between the two cross beams (111), both ends of the two cross beams (111) are rotatably provided with wheels (3), the upper frame (12) comprises a plurality of first mounting frames (121) arranged in parallel and spaced apart, both ends of the plurality of first mounting frames (121) are connected to the two longitudinal beams (112) respectively, and the first mounting frames (121) are used for supporting a seat (4). The functional assembly (2) is mounted on the vehicle frame (1) and is used for driving the wheels (3) to travel, brake or steer. The upper frame (12) further comprises a second mounting frame (122), both ends of the second mounting frame (122) are connected to the two cross beams (111) respectively, and the plurality of first mounting frames (121) are connected to each other across the second mounting frame (122). The functional assembly (2) comprises a steering subsystem (22), the steering subsystem (22) comprises a steering wheel (221), a steering shaft (222) and a steering knuckle (223), the steering wheel (221) is connected to the steering shaft (222), the steering shaft (222) is rotatably arranged on the vehicle frame (1), the steering knuckle (223) can drive the wheels (3) to steer, and the steering shaft (222) can rotate relative to the vehicle frame (1) to drive the steering knuckle (223) to move. The upper frame (12) further comprises a steering shaft mounting frame (123), both ends of the steering shaft mounting frame (123) are connected to the two longitudinal beams (112) respectively, and the height of the steering shaft mounting frame (123) is higher than that of the first mounting frame (121), and the steering shaft (222) is rotatably arranged on the steering shaft mounting frame (123). The functional assembly (2) comprises a braking subsystem (23), the braking subsystem (23) comprises a hydraulic brake master pump (231) connected to the vehicle frame (1) and a brake (232) connected to the wheels (3), and the hydraulic brake master pump (231) is used for providing hydraulic oil to the brake (232) to complete braking of the wheels (3).

2. The land function module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle frame (1) is made of titanium alloy material.

3. The land function module according to any of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The functional assembly (2) comprises a driving subsystem (21), the driving subsystem (21) comprises a power battery (211) arranged on the vehicle frame (1) and a hub motor (212), the power battery (211) is used for supplying power to the hub motor (212), and the hub motor (212) is used for driving the wheels (3) to rotate.

4. The land function module of claim 1, wherein, The braking subsystem (23) further comprises a parking handle (233) movably arranged on the vehicle frame (1) and a parking brake (234) connected to the vehicle wheel (3), the parking handle (233) and the parking brake (234) are connected through a parking cable (235), the parking handle (233) is used to drive the parking brake (234) to move through the parking cable (235) so that the vehicle wheel (3) completes parking brake.

5. A flying car characterized by, The land function module comprises a land function module body (1) and a plurality of first flanges (102) arranged on the land function module body (1), the vehicle frame (1) of the land function module is provided with a plurality of second flanges (201), and the plurality of first flanges (102) and the plurality of second flanges (201) are flange-connected in one-to-one correspondence.

6. The flying car of claim 5, wherein, The flight function module (100) comprises a flight function module body (101) and a plurality of first flanges (102) arranged on the flight function module body (101), the vehicle frame (1) of the land function module is provided with a plurality of second flanges (201), and the plurality of first flanges (102) and the plurality of second flanges (201) are flange-connected in one-to-one correspondence.

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