Unmanned aerial vehicle carrying shelter

Abstract

The invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying and launching shelter which comprises a shelter body, an unmanned aerial vehicle launching platform is arranged in the shelter body, the unmanned aerial vehicle launching platform is connected with the shelter body through a lifting mechanism, and the unmanned aerial vehicle launching platform is used for carrying and launching an unmanned aerial vehicle; the lifting mechanism is used for driving the unmanned aerial vehicle launching platform to ascend and descend. According to the technical scheme, the unmanned aerial vehicle launching platform is arranged in the cabin body, the unmanned aerial vehicle launching platform is connected with the cabin body through the lifting mechanism, and the unmanned aerial vehicle launching platform is used for loading and launching the unmanned aerial vehicle; the lifting mechanism is used for driving the unmanned aerial vehicle launching platform to lift; the movable carrying and launching platform is achieved, multiple unmanned aerial vehicles are integrated, the unmanned aerial vehicles can rapidly reach the position near the operation position, the multiple unmanned aerial vehicles are continuously launched to work at the same time, the operation range is widened, and the operation efficiency is improved.

Description

Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of drone technology and the expansion of application scenarios, the market size of drone-launched shelters is also growing. Especially in the fields of military, emergency rescue and environmental monitoring, the demand for drone-launched shelters is increasing, which has promoted the development of related industries. In the future, with the continuous advancement and innovation of technology, drone-launched shelters will be more intelligent, integrated and autonomous, and can play an important role in more fields.

[0003] Although drone-launched cabins have made significant technological progress, they still face some challenges. For example, how to improve the maneuverability and controllability of drone-launched cabins. Therefore, it is urgent to invent a drone-launched cabin. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present application provides a drone launch cabin to realize a movable transport and launch platform, integrate multiple drones into one, can quickly reach the vicinity of the operation location, continuously launch multiple drones for simultaneous operation, and improve the operation range and operation efficiency.

[0005] The present application provides a UAV launch cabin, comprising: a cabin body, wherein:

[0006] A UAV launch platform is arranged in the cabin, and the UAV launch platform is connected to the cabin through a lifting mechanism, wherein:

[0007] The UAV launch platform is used to load and launch the UAV;

[0008] The lifting mechanism is used to drive the UAV launching platform to lift and lower.

[0009] In the above technical solution, a UAV launch platform is arranged in the cabin, and the UAV launch platform is connected to the cabin through a lifting mechanism. The UAV launch platform is used to load and launch the UAV; the lifting mechanism is used to drive the UAV launch platform to lift and lower; a movable transport and launch platform is realized, which integrates multiple UAVs into one, can quickly reach the vicinity of the operating position, and continuously launch multiple UAVs for simultaneous operation, thereby improving the operating range and operating efficiency.

[0010] In a specific implementation scheme, the cabin body is provided with a cabin roof, and the cabin roof is connected to the cabin body through a driving mechanism, wherein:

[0011] The driving mechanism is used to drive the vehicle cabin roof to open toward both sides of the vehicle body.

[0012] In a specific implementation manner, the driving mechanism is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cabin roof.

[0013] In a specific implementation scheme, a UAV launch controller is provided on the cabin, the lifting mechanism is electrically connected to the UAV launch controller, and the driving mechanism is electrically connected to the UAV launch controller, wherein:

[0014] The UAV launch controller is used to carry out the UAV launch mission.

[0015] In a specific implementation scheme, a lifting meteorological instrument is provided on the cabin, wherein:

[0016] The lifting meteorological instrument is electrically connected to the UAV launch controller;

[0017] The lifting meteorological instrument is used to collect meteorological information.

[0018] In a specific embodiment, a remote control handle is also included, wherein:

[0019] The remote control handle is used to realize long-distance remote control of the UAV launch.

[0020] In a specific implementation scheme, the cabin is provided with a storage cabinet, an external power supply interface, lighting equipment and a fire extinguisher.

[0021] In a specific embodiment, it further comprises a transport unit, and the cabin is connected to the transport unit, wherein:

[0022] The transport unit is used to transport the cabin.

[0023] In a specific implementation scheme, the cabin is provided with an inspection door, wherein:

[0024] The inspection door is used for installing and inspecting the drone.

[0025] In a specific embodiment, the driving mechanism is a hydraulic driving mechanism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the UAV launch cabin provided in an embodiment of the present application (in an open state);

[0027] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the UAV launch cabin provided in the embodiment of the present application (closed state);

[0028] Figure 3 A control block diagram of the drone launch cabin provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Among them, 1-cabin, 2-UAV launch platform, 3-lifting mechanism, 4-UAV, 5-cabin roof, 6-driving mechanism, 7-lifting meteorological instrument, 8-maintenance door. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present application is further described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Through these descriptions, the characteristics and advantages of the present application will become clearer and more specific.

[0031] The word "exemplary" is used exclusively herein to mean "serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration." Any embodiment described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale unless otherwise noted.

[0032] In addition, the technical features involved in different embodiments of the present application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0033] To facilitate understanding of the drone launch cabin provided in the embodiment of the present application, its application scenario is first explained. The drone launch cabin provided in the embodiment of the present application is used to realize a movable carrier and launch platform, which integrates multiple drones into one, can quickly reach the vicinity of the operating position, continuously launch multiple drones to operate simultaneously, and improve the operating range and operating efficiency. With the continuous development of drone technology and the expansion of application scenarios, the market size of drone launch cabins is also growing continuously. Especially in the fields of military, emergency rescue and environmental monitoring, the demand for drone launch cabins is increasing, which has promoted the development of related industries. In the future, with the continuous advancement and innovation of technology, drone launch cabins will be more intelligent, integrated and autonomous, and can play an important role in more fields. Although drone launch cabins have made significant progress in technology, they still face some challenges. For example, how to improve the maneuverability and controllability of drone launch cabins. For this reason, the embodiment of the present application provides a drone launch cabin to realize a movable carrier and launch platform, which integrates multiple drones into one, can quickly reach the vicinity of the operating position, continuously launch multiple drones to operate simultaneously, and improve the operating range and operating efficiency. The following is a detailed description of the embodiment in conjunction with the specific drawings.

[0034] refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the UAV launch cabin provided in an embodiment of the present application (in an open state); Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the UAV launch cabin provided in the embodiment of the present application (closed state); Figure 3 A control block diagram of the drone launch cabin provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0035] exist Figure 1 and Figure 2In the embodiment of the present application, a UAV launch cabin is provided, comprising: a cabin 1, wherein:

[0036] The cabin is provided with a UAV launch platform 2, which is connected to the cabin via a lifting mechanism 3.

[0037] The UAV launch platform is used to load and launch UAVs 4; the number of UAVs is multiple (two or more), such as two, three, etc. This embodiment is described by taking five as an example.

[0038] The lifting mechanism is used to drive the UAV launch platform to lift. The lifting mechanism adopts a hydraulic lifting mechanism.

[0039] In the above technical solution, a UAV launch platform is arranged in the cabin, and the UAV launch platform is connected to the cabin through a lifting mechanism. The UAV launch platform is used to load and launch the UAV; the lifting mechanism is used to drive the UAV launch platform to lift and lower; a movable transport and launch platform is realized, which integrates multiple UAVs into one, can quickly reach the vicinity of the operating position, and continuously launch multiple UAVs for simultaneous operation, thereby improving the operating range and operating efficiency.

[0040] In a specific implementation scheme, the cabin body is provided with a cabin roof 5, and the cabin roof is connected to the cabin body through a driving mechanism 6, wherein:

[0041] The driving mechanism is used to drive the vehicle cabin roof to open toward both sides of the vehicle body.

[0042] In a specific implementation manner, the driving mechanism is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cabin roof.

[0043] In a specific implementation scheme, a UAV launch controller is provided on the cabin, the lifting mechanism is electrically connected to the UAV launch controller, and the driving mechanism is electrically connected to the UAV launch controller, wherein:

[0044] The UAV launch controller is used to carry out the UAV launch mission.

[0045] In a specific implementation scheme, a lifting meteorological instrument 7 is provided on the cabin, wherein:

[0046] The lifting meteorological instrument is electrically connected to the UAV launch controller;

[0047] The lifting meteorological instrument is used to collect meteorological information.

[0048] In a specific embodiment, a remote control handle is also included, wherein:

[0049] The remote control handle is used to realize long-distance remote control of the UAV launch.

[0050] In a specific implementation scheme, the cabin is provided with a storage cabinet, an external power supply interface, lighting equipment and a fire extinguisher.

[0051] In a specific embodiment, it further comprises a transport unit, and the cabin is connected to the transport unit, wherein:

[0052] The transport unit is used to transport the cabin.

[0053] In a specific implementation scheme, the cabin is provided with an inspection door 8, wherein:

[0054] The inspection door is used for installing and inspecting the drone.

[0055] In a specific implementation, the driving mechanism is a hydraulic driving mechanism. In specific implementation, the driving mechanism can also be a pneumatic driving mechanism or an electric driving mechanism.

[0056] Specifically, the UAV launch cabin includes: a multi-launching structure that can carry up to 5 tail-seat vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing UAVs 4; a cabin 1, which is realized by installing a cabin on a double-axle trailer chassis and is divided into a two-cabin structure; the cabin top cover 5 is a split-up flip-up structure, and four sets of front and rear hydraulic drive mechanisms are installed for linkage opening and closing, so that it can be opened to both sides during operation. A UAV launch platform 2 is set in the cabin 1. As a movable carrier and launch platform, the UAV launch cabin integrates multiple UAVs, can quickly reach the vicinity of the operating position, continuously launch multiple UAVs for simultaneous operation, and improve the operating range and operating efficiency.

[0057] It also includes: a lifting weather instrument, a centralized control panel (drone launch controller) and a remote control handle. There are lockers and external power supply interfaces on both sides of the lower part of the cabin. There are lighting equipment and fire extinguishers on both sides of the cabin. There is an inspection door 11 at the rear of the cabin for drone installation and inspection.

[0058] Further, refer to Figure 3 The UAV launch cabin control system collects the environmental weather in the area through the on-board meteorological instrument, the hydraulic linkage double opening and closing control of the cabin roof, and the aluminum alloy integral lifting frame of the UAV launch auxiliary accessories, so as to achieve the rapid and safe alternating launch and takeoff of UAVs.

[0059] The UAV launch cabin of the present application installs multiple tail-seat vertical take-off and landing UAVs 4 on the UAV launch platform 3, which can realize multiple UAVs to take off autonomously in sequence within half an hour. Combined with the remote sensing networking task allocation ground station system, it forms an integrated tail-seat vertical take-off and landing UAV launch system platform that performs multiple target tasks at the same time, and conducts multiple and multi-location test flights. It plays an innovative demonstration role in the future application in the fields of multi-task scientific research, remote sensing and emergency rescue.

[0060] In this embodiment, multiple fixed-wing remote sensing UAVs and launch cabins are integrated into one, and the open source PX4 flight control architecture is adopted. Through the secondary developed QGC (QGroundControl) UAV ground station, no less than five UAV remote sensing systems are controlled simultaneously, so as to realize the scientific and reasonable allocation of multiple remote sensing observation tasks and the automatic planning and dynamic adjustment of the global networking track. Combined with the fast and maneuverable UAV loading and launching platform, a remote sensing networking device that can realize efficient ground maneuverability and rapid launch and synchronous large-scale coverage is formed, and the high-resolution, high-frequency and rapid remote sensing of UAVs and the large-scale regional coverage are unified. It can be applied to complex remote sensing observation tasks such as flood disasters, forest fire monitoring, earthquake disasters, and national security incidents under regional emergencies (emergency scenarios), and realize nearby deployment, rapid response, and multi-task synchronous (multi-threaded) execution, so as to fully and efficiently support on-the-spot decision-making.

[0061] The UAV launch cabin of the present application includes an automatically opening and closing cabin structure trailer that can transport multiple UAVs, and a UAV launch platform with a lifting structure placed in the trailer. It aims to create a beautiful appearance, reasonable space structure, flexible transportation, stable cabin opening and closing, smooth platform lifting, and the characteristics of safe transportation of 5 fully loaded UAVs and quick launch in minutes. The UAV launch cabin is modified based on the chassis of a double-axle trailer. The cabin roof is a split-up flip-up structure, with four sets of hydraulic linkage opening and closing structures at the front and rear, which can be opened to both sides during operation. The launch platform of the UAV in the cabin can be lifted and lowered as a whole or in linkage according to the needs of the launch mission. The UAV launch vehicle is equipped with a lifting meteorological instrument, a centralized control panel and a remote control handle. Lockers and external power supply interfaces are provided on both sides of the lower cabin. Lighting equipment is provided on both sides of the cabin and equipped with a fire extinguisher. An inspection door is provided on the rear side of the cabin for installation and inspection of the UAV.

[0062] Furthermore, the drone launch cabin can be upgraded and renovated to create a mobile drone launch cabin unit, which can be placed on any transport carrier, so that the mobile drone launch cabin unit can be "on board", "on board" or "on board a train" with flexible transportation deployment. Taking "on board" as an example, the drone launch cabin is integrated with a light truck and divided into two parts: a transport unit and a mobile cabin unit.

[0063] The transport unit can be a 4.17-meter single-row van-type light truck (length, width and height: 4.17 meters * 2.4 meters * 2.3 meters); the mobile cabin unit continues to include an automatically opening and closing structural cabin for loading multiple sorties of complete drones, and a drone launch platform with a lifting structure, which are fixed on the light truck frame.

[0064] In the above technical solution, a UAV launch platform is arranged in the cabin, and the UAV launch platform is connected to the cabin through a lifting mechanism. The UAV launch platform is used to load and launch the UAV; the lifting mechanism is used to drive the UAV launch platform to lift and lower; a movable transport and launch platform is realized, which integrates multiple UAVs into one, can quickly reach the vicinity of the operating position, and continuously launch multiple UAVs for simultaneous operation, thereby improving the operating range and operating efficiency.

[0065] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present application may be implemented as a system, method or computer program product.

[0066] Therefore, the present disclosure may be specifically implemented in the following forms, namely: it may be completely hardware, it may be completely software (including firmware, resident software, microcode, etc.), or it may be a combination of hardware and software, generally referred to herein as a "circuit", "module" or "system". In addition, in some embodiments, the present application may also be implemented in the form of a computer program product in one or more computer-readable media, and the computer-readable medium may contain computer-readable program code.

[0067] Any combination of one or more computer-readable media can be used. Computer-readable media can be computer-readable signal media or computer-readable storage media. Computer-readable storage media can be, for example, but not limited to, electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, devices or devices, or any combination of the above. More specific examples (non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable storage media include: electrical connections with one or more wires, portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memories (RAM), read-only memories (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memories (EPROM or flash memory), optical fibers, portable compact disk read-only memories (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination of the above. In this document, computer-readable storage media can be any tangible medium containing or storing a program, which can be used by an instruction execution system, device or device or used in combination with it.

[0068] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limiting the present application. A person of ordinary skill in the art can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application. On this basis, a variety of replacements and improvements can be made to the present application, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A UAV launch cabin, characterized in that: include: The cabin, A UAV launch platform is arranged in the cabin, and the UAV launch platform is connected to the cabin through a lifting mechanism, wherein: The UAV launch platform is used to load and launch the UAV; The lifting mechanism is used to drive the UAV launching platform to lift and lower.

2. The UAV launch cabin according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabin body is provided with a cabin roof, and the cabin roof is connected to the cabin body through a driving mechanism, wherein: The driving mechanism is used to drive the vehicle cabin roof to open toward both sides of the vehicle body.

3. The UAV launch cabin according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cabin roof.

4. The UAV launch cabin according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cabin is provided with a UAV launch controller, the lifting mechanism is electrically connected to the UAV launch controller, and the driving mechanism is electrically connected to the UAV launch controller, wherein: The UAV launch controller is used to carry out the UAV launch mission.

5. The UAV launch cabin according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cabin is provided with a lifting meteorological instrument, wherein: The lifting meteorological instrument is electrically connected to the UAV launch controller; The lifting meteorological instrument is used to collect meteorological information.

6. The UAV launch cabin according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes a remote control handle, wherein: The remote control handle is used to realize long-distance remote control of the UAV launch.

7. The UAV launch cabin according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cabin is provided with a storage cabinet, an external power supply interface, lighting equipment and a fire extinguisher.

8. The UAV launch cabin according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a transport unit, the cabin is connected to the transport unit, wherein, The transport unit is used to transport the cabin.

9. The UAV launching cabin according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cabin is provided with an inspection door, wherein: The inspection door is used for installing and inspecting the drone.

10. The UAV launching cabin according to claim 9, characterized in that: The driving mechanism is a hydraulic driving mechanism.

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