Water-air amphibious aircraft

Abstract

The invention discloses an amphibious aircraft, comprising: a main body provided with a fixing member and a locking female head; the first end of the machine arm is hinged to the fixing piece; a first elastic piece is arranged on the fixing piece, the first elastic piece is connected with the first end, a locking male head and a power assembly are arranged at the second end, and the locking male head and the locking female head are locked in a matched mode; the vehicle arms can be folded, so that the overall space occupied area is reduced, the vehicle arms are convenient to store and carry, the condition of launching in the launching cylinder can be met after the vehicle arms are folded, other functional equipment can be additionally arranged through the mounting piece, and therefore specific operation tasks are completed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of aircraft, in particular to a water-air amphibious aircraft. Background Art

[0002] The development of the marine economy has a promising future, and the marine economy has become one of the most dynamic and promising areas of economic growth in coastal countries and regions. Faced with the vast ocean and complex water environment, single-medium unmanned aerial vehicles or aircraft can no longer meet the current mission requirements. As a combination of aircraft and drones, cross-medium aircraft can not only fly quickly in the air, but also sail stealthily on the surface and underwater, and gradually become the first choice in the current civil and military fields.

[0003] First of all, most of the current aircraft are used in the air. With the introduction of cross-medium aircraft in recent years, this shortcoming has been compensated. The power components of traditional aircraft are fixed on the periphery of the main body, and the position of the power components is fixed and cannot be changed, which makes storage inconvenient, and it cannot be launched and flown by a launch tube. Moreover, existing aircraft cannot be equipped with other functional equipment to complete different tasks. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art that the power components of the traditional aircraft are fixed on the periphery of the main body, the position of the power components is fixed and cannot be changed, which leads to inconvenience in storage, and the launch tube cannot be used to assist the launch and flight, and the existing aircraft cannot be equipped with other functional equipment to complete different tasks, the present invention provides an amphibious aircraft, including:

[0005] The main body is provided with a fixing part, a locking female head, and a mounting part, and the mounting part is provided with a fixing structure;

[0006] The machine arm has a first end hinged to the fixing part; a first elastic part is provided on the fixing part, the first elastic part is connected to the first end, a locking male head and a power component are provided on the second end, the locking male head cooperates with the locking female head for locking, a mounting part is provided in the bottom cover, the mounting part is detachably connected to the bottom cover, and a fixing structure is provided on the mounting part.

[0007] Optionally, the power assembly includes a motor and a rotor, the rotor is transmission-connected to the motor, a bearing seat is provided on the second end, and the motor is mounted on the bearing seat.

[0008] Optionally, the locking male head is a locking tongue extending outward from the supporting seat, the locking female head is provided with a locking hole, the locking buckle forms a snap connection with the locking tongue, the locking female head is provided with a lever, and a second elastic member is provided at the bottom of the locking female head, and the second elastic member is connected to the main body.

[0009] Optionally, the main body is provided with a top cover, a casing, and a bottom cover, and the top cover, the casing, and the bottom casing are detachably connected in sequence, the fixing piece and the locking female head are located in the casing, and an opening is provided on the casing.

[0010] Optionally, the top cover outer shell is provided with a buoyancy shell.

[0011] Optionally, an electronic compartment is provided in the casing.

[0012] Optionally, a battery pack is provided in the casing, and a first fixed baffle and a second fixed baffle are respectively provided at two ends of the battery pack, and the first fixed baffle is detachably connected to the casing.

[0013] Optionally, the first fixed baffle is provided with a magnetic charging module, and the magnetic charging module is electrically connected to the battery pack. The second fixed plate is provided with a discharge plug, and the discharge plug is electrically connected to the battery pack. The second fixed plate is also provided with a positioning pin, and the fixing member is also provided with a positioning port, and the positioning pin cooperates with the positioning port for positioning.

[0014] Optionally, a mounting plate is provided in the top cover, and a camera module and a guide positioning module are provided on the mounting plate.

[0015] Optionally, the camera module includes a camera and a movable bracket, the camera is mounted on the movable bracket, the movable bracket is connected to a mounting plate via a rotating shaft, the mounting plate is provided with a steering gear, and the steering gear is transmission-connected to the movable bracket.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: a fixing piece and a locking female head are installed on the main body, and the first end of the arm is hinged to the fixing piece, the fixing piece is used to fix the first end of the arm and the arm can swing on the fixing piece through the hinge, a first elastic piece is installed on the fixing piece, the first elastic piece is connected to the first end of the arm, the first elastic piece is used to keep the arm in an extended state, a locking male head is arranged at the second end of the arm, and the locking male head is used to cooperate with the locking female head on the main body to lock, when in flight state, the first elastic piece can be used to tighten the arm so that the arm is in an extended state on the main body, the power assembly on the arm drives the main body to fly in the air or sail in the water, when not in flight state, the arm can be folded, and the locking male head on the first end is cooperated with the locking female head on the main body to lock, the power assembly at the second end is moved randomly close to the main body, so that the overall space occupancy area The amphibious aircraft provided by the present invention becomes smaller, thereby being convenient for storage and carrying. When a launch tube is used to launch the amphibious aircraft provided by the present invention, the arms can be folded first without locking the locking male head and the locking female head with each other, and then the main body with the folded arms can be placed in the launch tube. After the launch tube launches the main body, the first elastic member will apply elastic force to the first end of the arm to unfold the arm, and then the power assembly provides the main body with power for flight, thereby satisfying the conditions for launching using the launch tube. A mounting part is installed in the main body, and functional equipment is installed on the mounting part. The functional equipment includes equipment such as dual / three-axis high-definition cameras, infrared thermal imaging cameras, water quality detectors, radiation detectors, etc. The additional equipment is fixed by a fixed structure, and some specific shooting tasks are completed by a high-speed camera. In addition, the water-air amphibious aircraft provided by the present invention can also be taken off by hand throwing or taking off under water. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 is a diagram of the unfolded state of the machine arm in some embodiments;

[0019] Figure 2 is a diagram of a machine arm folded state in some embodiments;

[0020] Figure 3 is an exploded structural diagram of some embodiments;

[0021] Figure 4 is an exploded structural diagram of a fixing member and a fixing wall in some embodiments;

[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a battery pack in some embodiments;

[0023] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a locking female head in some embodiments;

[0024] Figure 7is a schematic diagram of the structure of a guiding and positioning module and a camera module in some embodiments;

[0025] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting parts in some embodiments.

[0026] Description of reference numerals: 1, main body; 101, fixing member; 102, locking female head; 2, machine arm; 201, locking male head; 3, power assembly; 301, motor; 302, rotor; 202, bearing seat; 103, locking hole; 204, lever; 104, top cover; 105, housing; 106, bottom cover; 107, mounting member; 108, battery pack; 109, first fixed baffle; 110, second fixed baffle Fixed baffle; 111, magnetic charging module; 112, discharge plug; 113, positioning pin; 114, positioning port; 115, mounting plate; 116, camera module; 117, guide positioning module; 118, camera; 119, movable bracket; 120, servo; 121, buoyancy shell; 122, mounting structure; 123, electronic cabin; 203, connector; 124, mounting slot; 125, fixing structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure and technical effects of the present invention in combination with the embodiments and drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, characteristics and effects of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, other embodiments obtained by technicians in this field without creative work are all within the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, all the connection / connection relationships involved in the patent do not refer to the direct connection of components, but refer to the formation of a better connection structure by adding or reducing connection accessories according to the specific implementation situation. The various technical features in the invention can be combined interchangeably without conflicting with each other.

[0028] The present invention provides an amphibious aircraft for use in air and ocean operations, comprising: a main body 1, provided with a fixing member 101, a locking female head 102, and a mounting member 107, wherein the mounting member 107 is provided with a fixing structure 125;

[0029] The arm 2 is hinged to the fixing member 101 at the first end; the fixing member 101 is provided with a first elastic member (not shown in the figure), the first elastic member is connected to the first end, and the second end is provided with a locking male head 201 and a power assembly 3, the locking male head 201 cooperates with the locking female head 102 for locking; wherein, the main body 1 is the main assembly structure of the aircraft, the power assembly 3 is used to provide the main body 1 with power for flying or sailing, the mounting part 107 is used to mount additional functional equipment, the functional equipment is a device with specific functions used to complete specific work tasks, the functional equipment includes equipment such as dual / three-axis high-definition cameras, infrared thermal imaging cameras, water quality detectors, radiation detectors, etc., and the fixed structure 125 is used to fix the functional equipment.

[0030] During implementation, a fixing member 101 and a locking female head 102 are installed on the main body 1, and the first end of the arm 2 is hinged to the fixing member 101. The fixing member 101 is used to fix the first end of the arm 2 and the arm 2 can swing on the fixing member 101 through the hinge. A first elastic member is installed on the fixing member 101, and the first elastic member is connected to the first end of the arm 2. The first elastic member is used to keep the arm 2 in an expanded state. A locking male head 201 is provided at the second end of the arm 2, and the locking male head 201 is used to cooperate with the locking female head 102 on the main body 1 to lock. In the flight state, the first elastic member can be used to tighten the arm 2 so that the arm 2 is in an expanded state on the main body 1. The power assembly 3 on the arm 2 drives the main body 1 to fly in the air or sail in the water. When not in the flight state, the arm 2 can be folded, and the locking male head 201 on the first end can be locked in cooperation with the locking female head 102 on the main body 1. Tight, the power assembly 3 at the second end is close to the main body 1 with the random arm 2, so that the overall space occupied area becomes smaller, which is convenient for storage and carrying. When the amphibious aircraft provided by the present invention is launched using a launch tube, the arm 2 can be folded first but the locking male head 201 and the locking female head 102 are not locked with each other, and then the main body 1 with the folded arm 2 is placed in the launch tube. After the launch tube launches the main body 1, the first elastic member will apply elastic force to the first end of the arm 2 to unfold the arm 2, and then the power assembly 3 provides the main body 1 with power for flying, thereby meeting the conditions for launching using a launch tube, a mounting part 107 is installed in the main body 1, and functional equipment is installed on the mounting part 107, and additional equipment is fixed by a fixing structure 125, and some specific shooting tasks are completed by a high-speed camera. In addition, the water-air amphibious aircraft provided by the present invention can also be taken off by hand or underwater.

[0031] Furthermore, the fixing member 101 is provided with a plurality of mounting grooves 124. The present invention adopts four mounting grooves 124. A rotating shaft (not shown in the figure) is arranged in each mounting groove 124. Correspondingly, the present invention is provided with four machine arms 2. A connecting member 203 is provided on the first end of each machine arm 2. The connecting member 203 is detachably connected to the first end of the machine arm 2, such as threaded connection or screw connection, so that the machine arm 2 can be replaced. A through hole is provided on the connecting member 203. Each rotating shaft passes through a through hole of the machine arm 2. The first elastic member is a spring. A spring pin (not shown in the figure) is provided on the connecting member 203. One end of the spring is connected to the spring pin, and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove 124. The provision of the mounting groove 124 enables the first end to have sufficient Sufficient rotation space, the power component 3 includes a rotor 302 and a motor 301, and the motor 301 drives the rotor 302 to rotate, thereby driving the main body 1 to fly or sail, the fixing part 101 and the locking female head 102 are arranged inside the main body 1, and an opening is provided on the main body 1, and the arm 2 is connected with the fixing part 101 through the opening, and the locking male head 201 on the second end of the arm 2 can also pass through the opening and lock with the locking female head 102 after the arm 2 is folded. The arrangement inside and the opening can further save the space occupancy rate after folding, so that the overall structure after folding is simpler, the fixing structure 125 includes a snap structure, a threaded structure, a support column or a magnetic adsorption structure. In this embodiment, a screw hole is provided on the mounting part 107, and a thread is provided in the screw hole.

[0032] In some cases, six or eight mounting grooves 124 may be set on the fixing member 101, and correspondingly, six or eight mounting grooves 124 may also be set on the arm 2. The present invention does not limit the number of mounting grooves 124 on the fixing member 101. The first elastic member may also be a torsion spring, which is mounted on the rotating shaft and connected to the first end of the arm 2. The torsion spring can also provide rebound force for the arm 2.

[0033] In some embodiments, the power assembly 3 includes a motor 301 and a rotor 302, wherein the rotor 302 is in transmission connection with the motor 301, and a bearing seat 202 is disposed on the second end, and the motor 301 is mounted on the bearing seat 202.

[0034] During implementation, a bearing seat 202 is provided on the second end, the motor 301 is fixed on the bearing seat 202 , and then the rotor 302 is installed on the motor 301 . The bearing seat 202 is used to support the power assembly 3 composed of the motor 301 and the rotor 302 .

[0035] Furthermore, the support base 202 is detachably connected to the second end of the arm 2 , and may be threadedly connected or fixedly connected by screws, so as to facilitate the disassembly of the support base 202 and the power assembly 3 on the support base 202 .

[0036] In some cases, the support base 202 may also be integrally connected to the second end of the arm 2 .

[0037] In some embodiments, the locking male head 201 is a locking tongue extending outward from the supporting seat 202, the locking female head 102 is provided with a locking hole 103, the locking buckle forms a snap connection with the locking tongue, the locking female head 102 is provided with a lever 204, and a second elastic member (not shown in the figure) is provided at the bottom of the locking female head 102, and the second elastic member is connected to the fuselage.

[0038] During implementation, a lever 204 is provided on the locking female head 102, and a second elastic member is provided at the bottom of the locking female head 102. The second elastic member is connected to the fuselage, and the locking female head 102 is first moved toward the bottom to compress the second elastic member through the lever 204, and then the arm 2 is folded. At this time, the locking male head 201 on the second end of the arm 2 is aligned with the locking female head 102, and then the lever 204 is released. The second elastic member will bounce the locking female head 102 back, and a locking tongue extending outward from the bearing seat 202 extends into the lock buckle of the locking female head 102 to form a snap connection. When the locking state needs to be released, the locking female head 102 is moved downward by using the lever 204 to release the snap locking state of the locking tongue and the lock hole 103.

[0039] Furthermore, the present invention is provided with four arms 2, and a locking tongue is provided on the second end of each arm 2. Correspondingly, a locking female head 102 is provided with a number of locking holes 103 corresponding to the locking tongue. The locking female head 102 is arranged in the main body 1, and an opening is provided on the main body 1. The lever 204 is located in the opening, and the lever 204 can be moved in the opening to adjust the position of the locking female head 102. The second elastic member is a spring, and the locking tongue is a wedge-shaped locking tongue. When the launch tube is used for launching, the locking tongue does not need to be locked into the locking hole 103. In this way, the arm 2 can be automatically unfolded under the traction of the first elastic member after the launch tube is launched.

[0040] In some cases, the second elastic member may also be a spring sheet.

[0041] In some embodiments, the main body 1 is provided with a top cover 104, a casing 105, and a bottom cover 106. The top cover 104, the casing 105, and the bottom casing are detachably connected in sequence. The fixing member 101 and the locking female head 102 are located in the casing 105, and an opening is provided on the casing 105.

[0042] During implementation, the top cover 104 is installed at the bottom of the casing 105, the bottom cover 106 is installed at the bottom of the casing 105, the fixing piece 101 and the locking female head 102 are installed inside the casing 105, and the opening on the casing 105 is used to connect the arm 2 with the fixing piece 101 and the locking female head 102. The top cover 104, the casing 105, and the bottom cover 106 together form a whole for protecting the internal load and protecting the internal structure. The detachable connection facilitates the inspection and replacement of the internal structure.

[0043] Furthermore, the top cover 104 is hemispherical, the bottom cover 106 is also hemispherical, and the casing 105 is cylindrical. The three are assembled together to form a rotating streamlined structure. The rotating streamlined structure can reduce the resistance of the main body 1 during flight or navigation, and further improve the movement speed. The top cover 104, casing 105, and bottom casing are detachably connected in sequence, and the detachable connection forms include threaded connection, snap connection, screw fixed connection, etc. An electronic compartment 123 is also provided in the casing 105, and the electronic compartment is used to install various electronic components, such as controllers, electric regulators, receivers, etc. The controller is used to control the attitude of the aircraft.

[0044] In some embodiments, the mounting component 107 is disposed in the bottom cover, and the mounting component 107 is detachably connected to the bottom cover 106 .

[0045] During implementation, a mounting component 107 is installed in the bottom cover 106, and the mounting component 107 plays the role of attaching other functional devices.

[0046] Furthermore, the detachable connection between the mounting component 107 and the bottom cover 106 is a snap connection, a snap hole is provided on the mounting component 107, a snap is provided on the bottom cover 106, the snap is fixed with the snap hole, a second elastic component is provided at the bottom of the locking female head 102, the second elastic component is a spring, a first positioning column is provided on the mounting component 107, a second positioning column is provided on the locking female head 102, and the second elastic component is provided between the first positioning column and the second positioning column.

[0047] In some embodiments, a battery pack 108 is disposed in the housing 105 , and a first fixed baffle 109 and a second fixed baffle 110 are respectively disposed at two ends of the battery pack 108 , and the first fixed baffle 109 is detachably connected to the housing 105 .

[0048] During implementation, a battery pack 108 is installed in the casing 105. The battery pack 108 is used to power the electronic equipment in the main body 1, such as the power component 3. The first fixed baffle 109 and the second fixed baffle 110 are used to stabilize the battery pack 108. The battery pack 108 is detachably fixed in the casing 105 by the first fixed baffle 109 to facilitate the removal and replacement of the battery pack 108. Rapid replacement of the battery pack 108 can ensure the overall endurance of the aircraft. Only a fully charged battery pack 108 needs to be replaced to continue flying. There is no need to wait for the single battery pack 108 to be fully charged before flying, which saves time and ensures endurance.

[0049] Furthermore, a buckle is provided on the first fixed baffle 109, and a clamping hole is provided on the housing 105. The buckle and the clamping hole are fixed together. A guide column is provided on the locking female head 102, and a guide hole is provided on the first fixed baffle 109. The guide column and the guide hole are provided to facilitate the assembly of the locking female head 102 and play a guiding role for the locking female head 102 during movement.

[0050] In some cases, the first fixed baffle 109 can also be connected by threads or screws, and a buckle can also be set on the second fixed baffle 110, and a clamping hole can be set at a corresponding position of the casing 105, and the buckle of the second fixed baffle 110 is fixedly connected to the corresponding clamping hole on the casing 105.

[0051] In some embodiments, a magnetic charging module 111 is provided on the first fixed baffle 109, and the magnetic charging module 111 is electrically connected to the battery pack 108. A discharge plug 112 is provided on the second fixed baffle 110, and the discharge plug 112 is electrically connected to the battery pack 108. A positioning pin 113 is also provided on the second fixed plate, and a positioning port 114 is also provided on the fixing member 101, and the positioning pin 113 cooperates with the positioning port 114 for positioning.

[0052] During implementation, a magnetic charging module 111 is arranged on the first fixed baffle 109, and the magnetic charging module 111 is used to charge the battery pack 108. A discharge plug 112 is arranged on the second fixed baffle 110, and the discharge plug 112 is used to connect with other electronic components on the main body 1 to realize power supply. A positioning pin 113 is arranged on the second fixed plate, and the positioning pin 113 cooperates with the positioning port 114 for positioning. After positioning, the battery pack 108 can be kept stable to avoid displacement, and the assembly of the battery pack 108 is also convenient.

[0053] In some embodiments, a mounting plate 115 is disposed in the top cover 104 , and a camera module 116 and a guide positioning module 117 are disposed on the mounting plate 115 .

[0054] During implementation, a mounting plate 115 is installed in the top cover 104, and a camera module 116 and a guide positioning module 117 are installed on the mounting plate 115. The camera module 116 is used to observe the flight environment, and the guide positioning module 117 is used to position the aircraft.

[0055] In some embodiments, the camera module 116 includes a camera 118 and a movable bracket 119, wherein the camera 118 is mounted on the movable bracket 119, and the movable bracket 119 is connected to the mounting plate 115 via a rotating shaft. The mounting plate 115 is provided with a servo 120, and the servo 120 is transmission-connected to the movable bracket 119.

[0056] During implementation, the movable bracket 119 is installed on the mounting plate 115 through a rotating shaft, a servo 120 is installed on the movable bracket 119, and the servo 120 is transmission-connected to the movable bracket 119. The servo 120 is used to control the movable bracket 119 to rotate on the rotating shaft, thereby adjusting the shooting angle of the camera 118 on the movable bracket 119.

[0057] In some embodiments, the top cover 104 is provided with a buoyancy shell 121;

[0058] During implementation, a buoyancy shell 121 is provided on the outer shell of the top cover 104, and the top cover 104 can float on the surface by relying on the buoyancy shell 121 to achieve unpowered sea surface mission deployment.

[0059] Furthermore, a mounting structure 122 is provided between the casing 105 and the top cover 104 , an outer wall of the mounting structure 122 is provided with an external thread, an inner wall of the buoyancy shell 121 is provided with an internal thread, and the buoyancy shell 121 is fixed to the mounting structure 122 by threaded connection.

[0060] The above is a specific description of the preferred implementation of the present invention, but the invention is not limited to the embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the present invention. These equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included in the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An amphibious aircraft, characterized in that: include: The main body is provided with a fixing part, a locking female head, and a mounting part, and the mounting part is provided with a fixing structure; The machine arm has a first end hinged to the fixing member; the fixing member is provided with a first elastic member, the first elastic member is connected to the first end, and the second end is provided with a locking male head and a power component, and the locking male head cooperates with the locking female head for locking.

2. The amphibious aircraft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power assembly comprises a motor and a rotor, the rotor is transmission-connected to the motor, a bearing seat is arranged on the second end, and the motor is mounted on the bearing seat.

3. The amphibious aircraft according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking male head is a locking tongue extending outward from the bearing seat, the locking female head is provided with a locking hole, the locking hole and the locking tongue form a snap connection, the locking female head is provided with a lever, and the bottom of the locking female head is provided with a second elastic member, and the second elastic member is connected to the main body.

4. The amphibious aircraft according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body is provided with a top cover, a casing and a bottom cover, and the top cover, the casing and the bottom casing are detachably connected in sequence. The fixing piece and the locking female head are located in the casing, and an opening is provided on the casing.

5. The amphibious aircraft according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top cover outer shell is provided with a buoyancy shell.

6. The amphibious aircraft according to claim 4, characterized in that: An electronic compartment is arranged in the casing.

7. The amphibious aircraft according to claim 4, characterized in that: A battery pack is arranged in the casing, and a first fixed baffle and a second fixed baffle are respectively arranged at two ends of the battery pack, and the first fixed baffle is detachably connected to the casing.

8. The amphibious aircraft according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first fixed baffle is provided with a magnetic charging module, and the magnetic charging module is electrically connected to the battery pack. The second fixed plate is provided with a discharge plug, and the discharge plug is electrically connected to the battery pack. The second fixed plate is also provided with a positioning pin, and the fixing member is also provided with a positioning port, and the positioning pin cooperates with the positioning port for positioning.

9. The amphibious aircraft according to claim 4, characterized in that: A mounting plate is arranged inside the top cover, and a camera module and a guide positioning module are arranged on the mounting plate.

10. The amphibious aircraft according to claim 9, characterized in that: The camera module comprises a camera and a movable bracket, wherein the camera is mounted on the movable bracket, the movable bracket is connected to a mounting plate via a rotating shaft, the mounting plate is provided with a steering gear, and the steering gear is drivingly connected to the movable bracket.

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