A multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone bracket and its usage method

Abstract

This invention discloses a multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone bracket and its usage method, including a mounting base, a rocker arm, and a hook. One end of the rocker arm is hinged to the mounting base with damping via a locking pin assembly, and the other end is hinged to a triangular plate with damping. The hook is slidably connected to the triangular plate via a tension spring and is used to hold the drone display device. Mounting bases are provided on both the vehicle's central control dashboard and the drone's remote control handle. The rocker arm can be mounted on the mounting base on the vehicle's central control dashboard or the drone's remote control handle as needed via the locking pin assembly. This invention allows for selection of the bracket's installation position according to the application scenario, and can meet the need for observation of the drone's accompanying flight perspective while driving.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle-mounted drone technology, specifically to a multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone support and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of drone technology, drones are being used more and more widely. A drone consists of the drone body and a remote control handle. The drone is controlled by the remote control handle. The drone is equipped with a camera, which can take aerial photos and quickly and flexibly acquire images and videos from a high-altitude perspective. In order to watch the video in real time, a display device is usually configured. Currently, there are generally two types of display devices: one is to integrate the display screen into the remote control handle, and the other is VR glasses.

[0003] Currently, an increasing number of travel enthusiasts, camping enthusiasts, and aerial photography enthusiasts rely on drones for filming, especially with a growing demand for vehicle-mounted drones. Vehicle-mounted drones offer the following benefits: they can capture real-time images from different perspectives outside the vehicle using high-definition cameras and transmit these images to the driver, helping them gain a more comprehensive understanding of road conditions and the surrounding environment; they can automatically detect various obstacles and hazards on the road while driving and promptly issue warning signals to the driver, reminding them to pay attention to safety; they can quickly take off in emergencies such as traffic accidents, collecting information at the scene to provide support and assistance for rescue efforts, ensuring rescue efficiency and reducing accident casualties; and they can also provide services such as panoramic photography and travel guides, becoming a good choice for drivers and passengers' leisure and entertainment, capturing beautiful scenery and recording travel stories.

[0004] However, during driving, when a drone is providing escort, how to observe the drone's flight perspective, especially how to integrate the drone remote controller with the vehicle's central control system without compromising driving safety or the drone's flight perspective, are technical problems that need to be solved. Currently, neither of the two existing display device structures can meet the requirements for observing the drone's flight perspective while driving. Furthermore, how to disassemble the drone display device from the vehicle's central control dashboard after arriving at the destination and then combine it with the drone remote control handle are issues that need to be addressed for vehicle-mounted drones. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this invention provides a multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone support and its usage method, which allows for selection of the support installation position according to the application scenario and meets the need for observation of the drone's accompanying flight perspective during driving.

[0006] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0007] In a first aspect of the invention, a multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone bracket is provided, comprising a mounting base, a rocker arm, and a hook. One end of the rocker arm is hinged to the mounting base with damping via a locking pin assembly, and the other end of the rocker arm is hinged to a triangular plate with damping. The hook is slidably connected to the triangular plate via a tension spring and is used to hold a drone display device. Mounting bases are provided on both the vehicle's central control instrument panel and the drone's remote control handle. The rocker arm can be mounted on the mounting base of the vehicle's central control instrument panel or the mounting base of the drone's remote control handle as needed via the locking pin assembly.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting base includes a first mounting base and a second mounting base, and the rocker arm includes a first rocker arm and a second rocker arm. The first rocker arm is hinged to the first mounting base with damping via a locking pin assembly, and the second rocker arm is hinged to the second mounting base with damping via a locking pin assembly.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first rocker arm and the second rocker arm are arranged in parallel, and the first rocker arm and the second rocker arm are connected by a connecting plate.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting plate is mounted with screws at a lower position between the first rocker arm and the second rocker arm.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the locking pin assembly includes an outer tube, a pin, and a compression spring. The pin is slidably disposed inside the outer tube and there are two pins. The compression spring is located between the two pins.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, two elongated slots are symmetrically formed on the wall of the outer sleeve, and a lever is fixedly installed on the pin, the lever extending out of the outer sleeve through the elongated slots.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the lever is fixedly mounted on the pin by a screw pair.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the two ends of the outer sleeve are respectively hinged to two rocker arm rods with damping, and the end of the pin inside the outer sleeve can pass through the rocker arm rod and extend into the mounting base.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, a groove with an upward opening is provided at the hinge position of the triangular plate and the rocker arm rod, and the drone display device is placed in the groove. The groove, together with the hook frame, clamps the drone display device.

[0016] In a second aspect of the invention, a method of using a vehicle-mounted drone multi-purpose bracket is provided, comprising:

[0017] While driving, the bracket is installed on the mounting seat on the vehicle's central control dashboard using the locking pin assembly. The drone display device is directly clamped onto the bracket. The extension angle of the rocker arm and the angle of the triangle plate are adjusted as needed, allowing the driver to directly observe the drone's perspective as it flies alongside the vehicle. When not in use, the rocker arm and triangle plate are folded up.

[0018] Upon arrival at the destination, remove the bracket from the mounting base on the vehicle's central control dashboard using the locking pin assembly. Then, install the bracket on the mounting base of the drone's remote control handle using the locking pin assembly. Adjust the extension angle of the rocker arm and the angle of the triangle plate as needed to observe the drone's aerial photography perspective.

[0019] One or more technical solutions of the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0020] (1) The multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone bracket provided by the present invention can realize the detachable connection between the bracket and the vehicle central control instrument panel or the drone remote control handle. It can be installed on the base of the vehicle central control instrument panel while driving. The bracket holds the drone display device, and the driver can directly observe the drone's perspective as it flies with the vehicle. When getting out of the car to use the drone, the bracket and display device can be removed from the vehicle central control instrument panel and installed on the drone remote control handle for aerial observation.

[0021] (2) The multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone bracket provided by the present invention adopts damped hinges between the mounting base, rocker arm and triangular plate, which can flexibly adjust the height and tilt angle of the drone display device as needed to ensure that the driver's driving line of sight is not obstructed. At the same time, it can be folded when not in use, so as not to take up space.

[0022] (3) The multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone bracket provided by the present invention can disassemble and install the mounting base and rocker arm rod through the locking pin assembly. During the disassembly and installation process, it can be achieved simply by moving the lever. It has the advantages of simple structure and easy operation.

[0023] (4) The multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone bracket provided by the present invention uses a tension spring to install a triangular plate and a hook. Under the action of the tension spring, the groove on the triangular plate cooperates with the hook to clamp the display device. Moreover, this structure is suitable for display devices of different sizes, which improves the versatility of the device.

[0024] (5) The multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone bracket provided by the present invention is provided with two mounting seats and two rocker arm rods, and the two rocker arm rods are connected by a connecting plate, which improves the strength and stability of the entire bracket. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1This is a front view of the installation of the multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone bracket of the present invention with the vehicle's central control dashboard;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a side view of the installation of the multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone bracket of the present invention with the vehicle's central control dashboard;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the locking pin assembly of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is an isometric view of the installation of the vehicle-mounted drone multi-purpose bracket and drone remote control handle according to the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a rear view of the installation of the vehicle-mounted drone multi-purpose bracket and drone remote control handle according to the present invention.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Mounting bracket; 1-1. Vehicle infotainment system dashboard; 1-2. Drone remote control handle; 2. Rocker arm; 3. Connecting plate; 4. Triangular plate; 5. Hook bracket; 50. Tension spring; 10. Locking pin assembly; 10-1. Outer sleeve; 10-2. Long slot; 10-3. Pin; 10-4. Compression spring; 10-5. Lever. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] In a typical embodiment of the present invention, a multi-purpose bracket for vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicles is proposed, such as... Figure 1 or Figure 3 As shown, the device includes a mounting base 1, a rocker arm 2, and a hook 5. One end of the rocker arm 2 is hinged to the mounting base 1 with damping via a locking pin assembly 10, and the other end of the rocker arm 2 is hinged to a triangular plate 4 with damping. The hook 5 is slidably connected to the triangular plate 4 via a tension spring 50, and the hook 5 is used to hold the drone display device. Mounting bases 1 are provided on both the vehicle central control instrument panel 1-1 and the drone remote control handle 1-2. The rocker arm 2 can be mounted on the mounting base of the vehicle central control instrument panel 1-1 or the mounting base of the drone remote control handle 1-2 as needed via the locking pin assembly 10.

[0034] The locking pin assembly allows for detachable connection between the bracket and the vehicle's infotainment system or the drone's remote control handle. While driving, the bracket can be mounted on the base of the infotainment system, holding the drone's display device. The driver can then directly observe the drone's perspective as it flies alongside the vehicle. When using the drone after getting out of the car, the bracket and display device can be detached from the infotainment system and installed on the drone's remote control handle for aerial observation.

[0035] Specifically, the mounting base 1 includes a first mounting base and a second mounting base, and the rocker arm rod 2 includes a first rocker arm rod and a second rocker arm rod. The first rocker arm rod is connected to the first mounting base with damping via a locking pin assembly, and the second rocker arm rod is connected to the second mounting base with damping via a locking pin assembly.

[0036] By connecting the rocker arm 2 and the mounting base 1 with a damped hinge, the rocker arm 2 can rotate as needed and maintain a suitable angle, and the support can be folded away when not needed, saving space.

[0037] Furthermore, the first rocker arm and the second rocker arm are arranged in parallel, and the first rocker arm and the second rocker arm are connected by a connecting plate 3, which improves the strength of the support.

[0038] Furthermore, the connecting plate 3 is installed at the lower position between the first rocker arm and the second rocker arm by screws.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, the locking pin assembly 10 includes an outer tube 10-1, a pin 10-3, and a compression spring 10-4. The pin 10-3 is slidably disposed inside the outer tube 10-1, and there are two pins 10-3. The compression spring 10-4 is located between the two pins 10-3.

[0040] Furthermore, two elongated slots 10-2 are symmetrically formed on the wall of the outer sleeve 10-1, and a lever 10-5 is fixedly installed on the pin 10-3. The lever 10-5 extends out of the outer sleeve 10-1 through the elongated slots 10-2.

[0041] In this embodiment, the lever 10-5 is fixedly mounted on the pin 10-3 by a screw pair.

[0042] Furthermore, both ends of the outer sleeve 10-1 are respectively connected to the two rocker arm rods 2 with damping hinges, and the end of the inner pin 10-3 of the outer sleeve 10-1 can pass through the rocker arm rod 2 and extend into the mounting base 1.

[0043] In this embodiment, a damped hinge refers to a rotatable connection between two components with an interference fit, which allows the components to be rotated to a certain angle and then held at that angle. This is an existing structure.

[0044] Specifically, two long slots 10-2 are spaced a certain distance apart. A compression spring 10-4 is placed inside the outer sleeve between the two long slots 10-2. The length of the long slot 10-2 is greater than or equal to the length of the pin 10-3 extending out of the outer sleeve 10-1. Through the limiting action of the lever 5, under the elastic force of the compression spring 10-4, the ends of the two pins extend out of the outer sleeve 10-1 and pass through the rocker arm rod 2 into the mounting base 1, thereby realizing the damped hinged installation of the mounting base 1 and the rocker arm rod 2.

[0045] Furthermore, a groove with an upward opening is provided at the hinge position between the triangular plate 4 and the rocker arm 2. The drone display device is placed in the groove, and the groove, together with the hook frame 5, clamps the drone display device. Since there are two rocker arm members 2, there are two grooves on the triangular plate 4. The two grooves, together with the hook frame 5, achieve stable clamping of the drone display device. At the same time, a T-shaped groove is provided at the installation position of the triangular plate 4 and the hook frame 5. One end of the hook frame 5 has a T-shaped structure that mates with the T-shaped groove, allowing it to slide within the T-shaped groove. The end of the T-shaped structure on the hook frame 5 is connected to one end of a tension spring 50, and the other end of the tension spring 50 is connected to the bottom of the T-shaped groove on the triangular plate 4. The other end of the hook 5 has a J-shaped structure with a hook and the hook opening faces downward. By pulling the hook 5 upward, the distance between the hook 5 and the two grooves on the triangular plate 4 is changed, making it easier to put the drone display device in for clamping. After releasing the hook 5, the drone display device is clamped under the tension of the tension spring 50. This structure can be applied to drone display devices of different sizes, improving the range of applications of the bracket.

[0046] The multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone bracket provided in this embodiment allows the drone display device to be directly clipped onto the remote control bracket while driving. Specifically, the rocker arm 2, connecting plate 3, triangular plate 4, and hook 5 are connected to the mounting base 1 with damping via locking pin assembly 10. Then, the rocker arm 2 and triangular plate 4 are unfolded, and the hook 5 is opened with the mobile phone, allowing the driver to directly observe the drone's perspective as it flies alongside the vehicle.

[0047] When not in use, the rocker arm rod 2 and the triangular plate 4 can be folded up, making installation convenient and saving space.

[0048] When travel enthusiasts need to take the bracket out of the car and install it on the remote control handle, they should simultaneously move the middle lever 10-5, and then further compress the spring 10-4 with the two pins 10-3 to retract, releasing the damping hinge of the pins 10-3. The bracket consisting of the rocker arm rod 2, connecting plate 3, triangular plate 4, and hook 5 can then be directly removed from the car's central control instrument panel and installed on the remote control handle.

[0049] Example 2

[0050] In a typical embodiment of this invention, a method for using a multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone support is provided, including:

[0051] While driving, the bracket is installed on the mounting seat on the vehicle's central control dashboard using the locking pin assembly. The drone display device is directly clamped onto the bracket. The extension angle of the rocker arm and the angle of the triangle plate are adjusted as needed, allowing the driver to directly observe the drone's perspective as it flies alongside the vehicle. When not in use, the rocker arm and triangle plate are folded up.

[0052] Upon arrival at the destination, remove the bracket from the mounting base on the vehicle's central control dashboard using the locking pin assembly. Then, install the bracket on the mounting base of the drone's remote control handle using the locking pin assembly. Adjust the extension angle of the rocker arm and the angle of the triangle plate as needed to observe the drone's aerial photography perspective.

[0053] While the specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications or variations that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative effort based on the technical solutions of the present invention are still within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone support, characterized in that, The device includes a mounting base, a rocker arm, and a hook. One end of the rocker arm is hinged to the mounting base with damping via a locking pin assembly, and the other end is hinged to a triangular plate with damping. The hook is slidably connected to the triangular plate via a tension spring and is used to hold the drone display device. Mounting bases are provided on both the vehicle's central control instrument panel and the drone's remote control handle. The rocker arm can be mounted on the mounting base of the vehicle's central control instrument panel or the drone's remote control handle as needed via the locking pin assembly. The mounting base includes a first mounting base and a second mounting base, and the rocker arm includes a first rocker arm and a second rocker arm. The first rocker arm is hinged to the first mounting base with damping via a locking pin assembly, and the second rocker arm is hinged to the second mounting base with damping via a locking pin assembly. The locking pin assembly includes an outer tube, a pin, and a compression spring. The pin is slidably disposed inside the outer tube and there are two pins. The compression spring is located between the two pins. Two elongated slots are symmetrically formed on the wall of the outer sleeve. A lever is fixedly installed on the pin, and the lever extends out of the outer sleeve through the elongated slots. The lever is fixedly mounted on the pin via a screw pair; The two ends of the outer sleeve are respectively hinged to two rocker arm rods with damping, and the end of the pin inside the outer sleeve can pass through the rocker arm rod and extend into the mounting base.

2. The multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone support as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first rocker arm and the second rocker arm are arranged in parallel, and the first rocker arm and the second rocker arm are connected by a connecting plate.

3. The multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone support as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting plate is installed at the lower position between the first rocker arm and the second rocker arm by screws.

4. The multi-purpose vehicle-mounted drone support as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The triangular plate is hinged to the rocker arm rod and has an upward-facing groove. The drone display device is placed in the groove, and the groove, together with the hook frame, clamps the drone display device.

5. A method of using a vehicle-mounted drone multi-purpose bracket as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, include: During driving, the bracket is installed on the mounting seat on the vehicle's central control instrument panel using the locking pin assembly. The drone display device is directly clamped onto the bracket. The extension angle of the rocker arm and the angle of the triangular plate are adjusted as needed, allowing the driver to directly observe the drone's perspective as it flies alongside the vehicle. When not in use, fold up the rocker arm and triangle plate; Upon arrival at the destination, remove the bracket from the mounting base on the vehicle's central control dashboard using the locking pin assembly. Then, install the bracket on the mounting base of the drone's remote control handle using the locking pin assembly. Adjust the extension angle of the rocker arm and the angle of the triangle plate as needed to observe the drone's aerial photography perspective.

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