A high altitude balloon assisted launching device, launching system and launching method

Abstract

The application discloses a high-altitude balloon auxiliary release device, a release system and a release method. The high-altitude balloon auxiliary release device comprises an auxiliary cloth and at least two fasteners. The at least two fasteners are arranged at the edges of the auxiliary cloth. When the auxiliary cloth is folded, a cloth pocket is formed, and the at least two fasteners are close to each other and combined into a connector. The connector is used for connecting the high-altitude balloon. The cloth pocket is used for accommodating an inflation device for inflating the high-altitude balloon. The application can effectively fix the high-altitude balloon in the inflation release stage by using the auxiliary cloth to pull and constrain the high-altitude balloon, so that the staff member does not need to hold the high-altitude balloon, the release operation process is simplified, and the safety of the release process is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of high-altitude balloon technology, and in particular to a high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device, launching system and launching method. Background Technology

[0002] Latex balloons, with their excellent elasticity, can withstand the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the balloon at high altitudes, making them a common type of high-altitude balloon used for meteorological sounding and scientific experiments. The handle of a latex balloon is typically quite thick and sturdy. When launching a high-altitude balloon, the handle is secured to the inflation plug, and air is inflated through the intake pipe. As the balloon gradually inflates, its buoyancy increases significantly, making it prone to accidentally drifting away. Furthermore, in strong winds, the inflated balloon can wobble and tip over noticeably, causing considerable inconvenience during launch. Currently, ground-based auxiliary launch equipment is used to secure the balloon, significantly improving operational efficiency. Ground-based auxiliary launch equipment for high-altitude balloons mainly includes two types: tethered balloon auxiliary mooring systems and large balloon auxiliary launch systems with a payload capacity of several tons. Tethered balloon auxiliary mooring systems include a tether cable reel, a motor, and an emergency braking device.

[0003] However, commonly used tethered balloon auxiliary mooring systems weigh tens of kilograms; large balloon auxiliary launch systems with a ton-level load capacity include large lifting equipment, large balloon pressure reels, etc., which are complex in structure and have high manufacturing costs; moreover, the auxiliary launch system is very complex and requires team collaboration, resulting in a complicated launch operation process, long time consumption, and insufficient flexibility.

[0004] Therefore, existing technologies still need improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of the existing technology, this invention aims to provide a high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device, launching system, and launching method. These solutions address the problems of complex operation and high cost associated with traditional high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching equipment, and eliminate potential safety hazards to workers during the balloon inflation and launching phase, thereby simplifying operation and significantly improving the safety of the launching process.

[0006] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] A high-altitude balloon auxiliary launch device, wherein the high-altitude balloon auxiliary launch device comprises:

[0008] Auxiliary fabric;

[0009] At least two fasteners are provided at the edge of the auxiliary fabric;

[0010] When the auxiliary fabric is folded in half, it forms a cloth pocket, and at least two of the fasteners are brought close together to form a connector; the connector is used to connect a high-altitude balloon; the cloth pocket is used to hold the inflation device for inflating the high-altitude balloon.

[0011] The high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device, wherein the auxiliary cloth is polygonal; at least two of the fasteners are located at the corners of the polygonal auxiliary cloth.

[0012] The high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device includes a polygonal auxiliary fabric with a support strap; the support strap is used to fit the inflation device inside the fabric bag.

[0013] In the aforementioned high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device, the fastener is a toothed fixing clip; one end of the toothed fixing clip is connected to the auxiliary cloth, and the other end is provided with zigzag teeth for clamping the handle of the high-altitude balloon.

[0014] In the aforementioned high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device, the length of the zigzag tooth pattern is greater than or equal to 2 / 3 of the length of the balloon handle.

[0015] This application also discloses a high-altitude balloon auxiliary launch system, wherein the high-altitude balloon auxiliary launch system includes a high-altitude balloon, an inflation device, and any one of the high-altitude balloon auxiliary launch devices described above.

[0016] The high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching system, wherein the inflation device includes:

[0017] An air cylinder is placed inside the cloth bag; the air cylinder is equipped with an air valve.

[0018] An inflation tube is connected at one end to the air valve and at the other end to the high-altitude balloon; the inflation tube is used to connect the air cylinder and the high-altitude balloon.

[0019] A one-way valve is located at one end of the inflation tube that connects to the high-altitude balloon.

[0020] The high-altitude balloon auxiliary launch system described in any one of the above embodiments, wherein the high-altitude balloon auxiliary launch system further includes a load device, the load device being connected to the balloon handle of the high-altitude balloon for carrying equipment.

[0021] The high-altitude balloon-assisted launch system further includes:

[0022] The load tether is connected at one end to the handle of the high-altitude balloon;

[0023] The load chamber is connected to the other end of the load tether.

[0024] This application also discloses a high-altitude balloon-assisted launch method for launching any of the high-altitude balloon-assisted launch systems described above, characterized in that it includes:

[0025] Lay the support fabric flat and move the inflation device onto the support fabric;

[0026] The auxiliary fabric is folded in half to form a connector and a pouch, with the inflation device located inside the pouch;

[0027] Install the high-altitude balloon onto the connector and connect it to the inflation device;

[0028] Start the inflation device and monitor the air pressure inside the high-altitude balloon;

[0029] If the predetermined air pressure value is reached inside the high-altitude balloon, the inflation device is turned off, the high-altitude balloon is secured, and the connector is removed.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0031] This application discloses a high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device, launching system, and launching method. The high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device includes an auxiliary cloth with a positioning part and an edge part surrounding the positioning part. The edge part has at least two connection points. When the edge part is folded in half, the at least two connection points approach each other to form a connector, and the positioning part and the edge part together form a receiving cavity. The connector is used to connect to the high-altitude balloon. The receiving cavity is used to hold the inflation device for inflating the high-altitude balloon. This application uses the auxiliary cloth to pull and constrain the high-altitude balloon during the launching process, effectively fixing the high-altitude balloon during the inflation and launching phase. This eliminates the need for personnel to hold the high-altitude balloon, simplifying operation and improving the safety of the launching process. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fastener structure of the high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching system of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic flowchart of the high-altitude balloon-assisted launching method of the present invention.

[0038] Among them, 100 is the auxiliary cloth; 110 is the support belt; 120 is the cloth bag; 200 is the high-altitude balloon; 210 is the balloon handle; 300 is the inflation device; 310 is the inflation bottle; 311 is the air valve; 320 is the inflation tube; 321 is the inflation plug; and 400 is the fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0040] Currently, ground-based auxiliary launch equipment for high-altitude balloons mainly includes two types: tethered balloon mooring systems and large balloon launch systems with a payload capacity of several tons. Tethered balloon mooring systems include mooring cable reels, motors, and emergency braking devices. However, commonly used tethered balloon mooring systems weigh tens of kilograms; large balloon launch systems with a payload capacity of several tons include large lifting equipment and large balloon pressure reels, resulting in complex structures and high manufacturing costs. Furthermore, these launch systems are extremely complex, requiring teamwork and leading to complicated launch procedures, long launch times, and insufficient flexibility.

[0041] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, the present invention provides a high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the high-altitude balloon auxiliary dispensing device includes an auxiliary cloth 100 and at least two fasteners 400, both of which are disposed at the edges of the auxiliary cloth 100. When the auxiliary cloth 100 is folded in half, it forms a cloth pocket 120, and the at least two fasteners 400 are brought close together to form a connector; the connector is used to connect the high-altitude balloon 200; the cloth pocket 120 is used to hold the inflation device 300 for inflating the high-altitude balloon 200.

[0042] When using, first unfold the auxiliary cloth 100 and lay it flat on a horizontal surface, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the edge of the auxiliary cloth 100 is provided with at least two fasteners 400. The auxiliary cloth 100 is folded in half, and the multiple fasteners 400 on the edge of the auxiliary cloth 100 are brought close together to form a connector, which is then connected to the auxiliary cloth 100. At this time, the auxiliary cloth 100 is stretched upwards and gradually straightened due to the increased buoyancy of the high-altitude balloon 200, thus forming a hollow cloth bag 120. The cloth bag 120 can be used to hold the inflation device 300 for inflating the high-altitude balloon 200. In this way, by setting the auxiliary cloth 100 and the fasteners 400, this embodiment restrains the high-altitude balloon 200 during the inflation process, preventing it from accidentally flying away, simplifying the operation of the high-altitude balloon auxiliary launch device, and providing safety for the operator, ensuring the safety of the high-altitude balloon inflation and launch process.

[0043] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the auxiliary dispensing device disclosed in this embodiment includes an auxiliary cloth 100 and multiple fasteners 400, which can assist in the dispensing of high-altitude balloons. For example, during the dispensing process, the operator can fold the auxiliary cloth 100 in half, causing the multiple fasteners 400 on the auxiliary cloth 100 to come close to each other and form a connector, which is then connected to the high-altitude balloon 200. As the high-altitude balloon 200 gradually inflates, its buoyancy increases. During this process, the auxiliary cloth 100 is gradually straightened by the buoyancy of the high-altitude balloon 200. At this time, the auxiliary cloth 100 forms a hollow cloth bag 120, which can be used to place the inflation device for inflating the high-altitude balloon or other anchoring objects.

[0044] As can be seen, this embodiment effectively replaces the traditional auxiliary launching device or manual handling of the high-altitude balloon 200 by connecting and fixing the auxiliary cloth 100 and the high-altitude balloon 200 with fasteners 400. This simplifies the operation of the high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device, reduces the launching cost, and provides more reliable safety for the launching personnel. Furthermore, the softness of the auxiliary cloth 100 makes it easy to roll up and fold, facilitating portability and further improving the ease of use of the high-altitude balloon auxiliary device. This allows for rapid deployment of the device during the preparation or launching phase of the high-altitude balloon, ensuring a smooth and efficient launching operation.

[0045] In another embodiment of the invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the auxiliary fabric 100 can be made of Oxford cloth. Oxford cloth is not only thick and soft, easy to roll up and fold, and convenient to carry, but also has high tensile strength and is not easy to break. In addition, the auxiliary fabric 100 can be folded into any shape or cut into any polygon according to actual needs.

[0046] In another embodiment of the invention, such as Figure 1As shown, the auxiliary fabric 100 is polygonal, and at least two fasteners 400 are provided at the corners of the polygonal auxiliary fabric.

[0047] In actual use, multiple fasteners 400 are set at the corner edge of the polygonal auxiliary cloth 100 and folded diagonally along the polygonal auxiliary cloth 100. At this time, the fasteners 400 set at the corner of the auxiliary cloth 100 approach each other to form a connector. The connector is connected to the high-altitude balloon 200. The setting of multiple fasteners 400 makes the force distribution of the auxiliary cloth 100 more uniform.

[0048] Specifically, during the launch of the high-altitude balloon, the launch personnel first fold the polygonal auxiliary cloth 100 in half to form a cloth bag 120. At this time, multiple fasteners 400, located at the corners of the polygonal auxiliary cloth 100, are brought close together. Then, the multiple fasteners 400 are connected to the high-altitude balloon, thus tightly connecting the polygonal auxiliary cloth 100 and the high-altitude balloon together. This not only increases the number of stress points on the auxiliary cloth 100 but also makes the stress distribution on the auxiliary cloth 100 more uniform, ensuring that the fasteners 400 and the auxiliary cloth 100 effectively hold the high-altitude balloon in place.

[0049] In this example, the polygonal auxiliary fabric 100 is also provided with a support strap 110; the support strap 110 is arranged on the auxiliary fabric 100 in a cross shape, a star shape, or other shapes. When the auxiliary fabric 100 is folded in half to form a pouch 120, the support strap 110 fits tightly against the inflation device placed in the pouch 120 to improve the stability of the inflation device 300 placed in the pouch 120 and provide a more stable anchor point for the inflation process of the high-altitude balloon.

[0050] Specifically, during the launch of the high-altitude balloon, the staff folds the auxiliary cloth 100 in half to form a cloth bag 120. When the inflation device 300 is placed inside the cloth bag 120, the support strip 110 on the auxiliary cloth 100 is in close contact with the body of the inflation device 300. As the buoyancy of the high-altitude balloon gradually increases, the inflation device 300 is stabilized on the horizontal surface due to the friction of the support strip and the tension of the auxiliary cloth 100.

[0051] As can be seen, this embodiment improves the overall stability of the high-altitude balloon auxiliary dispensing device by setting support bars 110 on the polygonal auxiliary cloth 100 and setting multiple fasteners 400 on the diagonal of the auxiliary cloth 100, ensuring that it can firmly hold the high-altitude balloon during the inflation process and prevent it from flying away accidentally.

[0052] In addition, in this embodiment, the support belt is also provided with protrusions (not shown in the figure) to increase the friction between the auxiliary cloth 100 and the inflation device 300, and further improve the stability of the inflation device 300 in the cloth bag 120.

[0053] In another embodiment of the invention, at least two fasteners 400 are provided with magnetic elements (not shown in the figures) at both ends; when the magnetic elements attract each other, the auxiliary cloth 100 is connected to the high-altitude balloon.

[0054] In actual use, when the fastener 400 is closed, the two ends of the fastener 400 are attracted to each other by magnetic force. At this time, the auxiliary cloth 100 is tightly connected with the high-altitude balloon, thereby ensuring that multiple fasteners 400 effectively hold the high-altitude balloon and prevent it from flying away accidentally.

[0055] Specifically, during the high-altitude balloon launch process, the operator secures one end of multiple fasteners 400 to the edge of the auxiliary cloth 100, then folds the auxiliary cloth 100 in half. Next, the other ends of the fasteners 400 are connected to the high-altitude balloon. At this point, the two ends of the fasteners 400 are magnetically attracted to each other, thus completing the connection between the auxiliary cloth 100 and the high-altitude balloon. By incorporating magnetic components, the balloon can be more effectively held in place during inflation, providing strong support and firmly holding the balloon in place.

[0056] In this embodiment, washers (not shown in the accompanying drawings) are also provided at both ends of the fastener 400. In actual use, the washers are placed on the contact surface between the fastener 400 and the balloon handle. As the buoyancy of the balloon increases, the washers increase the friction between the fastener 400, the auxiliary cloth 100, and the balloon 200, ensuring the balloon remains stable under wind or other external forces. Simultaneously, the washers further protect the auxiliary cloth 100 and the balloon handle, preventing damage due to clamping. This prevents damage to the auxiliary cloth and the balloon from the fastener under increasing tension.

[0057] Specifically, when launching a high-altitude balloon, the staff folds the auxiliary cloth 100 in half to form a cloth bag 120, and then connects multiple fasteners 400 to the handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200. When the two ends of the multiple fasteners 400 are closed, the buoyancy of the high-altitude balloon continuously increases, and the tension on the auxiliary cloth and fasteners 400 also increases. At this time, the washers set on the contact surface between the fasteners 400 and the handle of the high-altitude balloon can further increase the friction between the fasteners 400 and the handle of the high-altitude balloon, effectively holding the high-altitude balloon, and also protecting the handle, avoiding damage to the handle of the high-altitude balloon due to the continuous increase in tension.

[0058] In another embodiment of the present invention, the length of the clamping portion of the plurality of fasteners 400 is greater than or equal to 2 / 3 of the length of the ball handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200, so as to further enhance the friction between the fasteners 400 and the ball handle 210, prevent the fasteners 400 from slipping out of the ball handle 210 due to the increase of the buoyancy of the high-altitude balloon, thereby ensuring that the auxiliary cloth 100 can effectively pull the high-altitude balloon 200.

[0059] In actual setup, multiple fasteners 400 are equipped with adjusting arms (not shown in the attached drawings) to adjust the width or length of the fasteners 400 to accommodate the size of different high-altitude balloon handles, ensuring that the fasteners 400 can tightly clamp the handles of the high-altitude balloons.

[0060] Specifically, during the balloon inflation process, the staff first adjusts multiple fasteners 400 to the appropriate width and length according to the balloon handle. When the auxiliary cloth 100 is folded in half to form a cloth bag, the multiple fasteners 400 approach each other and connect to the balloon handle 210 of the balloon 200, ensuring that the fasteners 400 can effectively hold the balloon and prevent it from accidentally flying away during inflation.

[0061] In this embodiment, one end of the fastener 400 can be sewn onto the edge of the auxiliary cloth 100, and the other end is connected to the handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200. When both ends of the fastener 400 are closed, the auxiliary cloth 100 and the handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200 are connected together. In this way, the fastener 400 can securely connect the auxiliary cloth 100 and the handle 210, thereby effectively pulling the high-altitude balloon 200.

[0062] In another embodiment of the invention, the fastener 400 may be configured as a toothed retaining clip, such as... Figure 2 As shown, one end of the toothed fixing clip is connected to the auxiliary cloth 100, and the other end has zigzag teeth for clamping the handle of the high-altitude balloon 200, which can enhance its fixing ability and ensure the stability of the connection. In another embodiment, both ends of the toothed fixing clip have zigzag teeth.

[0063] In use, first connect one end of the toothed fixing clip to the edge of the auxiliary cloth 100, and then connect the other end to the ball handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200; when the two ends of the toothed fixing clip are closed, the toothed fixing clip connects the auxiliary cloth 100 and the high-altitude balloon 200 together, at which time the auxiliary cloth 100 also surrounds to form a cloth bag 120.

[0064] Specifically, during the deployment of the high-altitude balloon 200, the staff folds the edge 120 of the auxiliary cloth 100 in half and connects the two ends of the toothed fixing clip to the auxiliary cloth 100 and the handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200, respectively. When the two ends of the toothed fixing clip are closed, the serrated protrusions on the toothed fixing clip generate friction between the handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200 and the auxiliary cloth 100. Under the action of friction, the auxiliary cloth 100 can firmly hold the high-altitude balloon 200 without the need for manual support, thus ensuring the safety of the staff.

[0065] In another embodiment of the invention, the auxiliary cloth 100 has at least two holes (not shown in the drawings) on its edge; in actual use, one end of the fastener 400 is first passed through the hole, and then the other end of the fastener 400 is connected to the handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200. When the auxiliary cloth 100 is folded in half, the two ends of the fastener 400 are closed, and the auxiliary cloth 100 also forms a cloth pocket 120.

[0066] Specifically, multiple holes are first punched on the edge of the auxiliary cloth 100, and metal rings are inlaid around these holes. During the launch of the high-altitude balloon, the operator passes one end of the fastener through the hole inlaid with the metal ring, and inserts the other end into the handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200. When both ends of the fastener 400 are closed, the auxiliary cloth 100 is connected to the handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200.

[0067] The auxiliary cloth 100 needs to withstand significant tensile force when holding the inflated balloon 200. By punching holes at the edges of the auxiliary cloth 100 and embedding metal rings around the holes, the supporting strength of the auxiliary cloth 100 can be increased, ensuring that the auxiliary cloth 100 can firmly hold the balloon 200 and prevent it from accidentally flying away during inflation. This also improves the durability of the auxiliary cloth 100. Furthermore, embedding high-hardness metal rings around the holes can disperse the pressure applied to the auxiliary cloth 100 by the fastener 121B, effectively reducing wear caused by the fastener 400 on the auxiliary cloth 100, thereby protecting the auxiliary cloth 100 from damage and extending its service life.

[0068] Based on the above embodiments, the present invention also provides a high-altitude balloon-assisted launch system, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the device includes a high-altitude balloon 200, an inflation device 300, and a high-altitude balloon auxiliary dispensing device as described in any of the above embodiments. In use, the inflation device 300 is placed inside the cloth bag 120 as an anchor for the high-altitude balloon. As the high-altitude balloon gradually inflates, the auxiliary cloth 100 exerts a downward pulling force on the high-altitude balloon 200, effectively holding the balloon in place and preventing it from accidentally flying away.

[0069] Specifically, during the launch of the high-altitude balloon, the staff first unfolds the auxiliary cloth 100. When the auxiliary cloth 100 is folded in half, multiple fasteners 400 located on the edge of the auxiliary cloth 100 approach each other, and the auxiliary cloth 100 closes to form a cloth bag 120, in which the inflation device 300 is placed. Then, the multiple fasteners 400 are connected to the handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200. During the inflation of the high-altitude balloon, the auxiliary cloth 100 exerts a downward pulling force on the high-altitude balloon 200 due to the weight of the inflation device 300, thereby effectively pulling and holding the high-altitude balloon 200.

[0070] As can be seen, in this embodiment, the inflation device 300 is used as an anchor, in conjunction with the auxiliary cloth 100 and fasteners 400, to replace the traditional high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching system, simplifying the operation process of high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching, providing a quick and convenient high-altitude balloon launching method, while reducing costs and improving the safety and efficiency of high-altitude balloon launching operations.

[0071] In another embodiment of the invention, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the inflation device 300 includes an inflation cylinder 310 and an inflation tube 320. The inflation cylinder 310 is also equipped with an air valve 311. In actual use, firstly, the inflation cylinder 310 is placed in the cloth bag 120 formed by folding the auxiliary cloth 100 in half; then, one end of the inflation tube 320 is connected to the air valve 311, and the other end is connected to the high-altitude balloon 200. The inflation tube 320 is used to connect the inflation cylinder 310 and the high-altitude balloon 200 to ensure that the gas can smoothly enter the high-altitude balloon 200 from the inflation cylinder 310.

[0072] Specifically, during the launch of the high-altitude balloon, the operator first inserts one end of the inflation tube 320 into the handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200, and the other end connects to the air valve 311 of the inflation cylinder 310. Then, the air valve 311 is activated, allowing gas from the inflation cylinder 310 to enter the high-altitude balloon 200 through the inflation tube 320. As the gas in the high-altitude balloon 200 increases, it gradually expands, and its buoyancy also increases. During this process, the auxiliary cloth 100 and the inflation device 300 work together to hold the high-altitude balloon 200 in place, preventing it from accidentally flying away due to excessive buoyancy.

[0073] As can be seen, this embodiment effectively holds the high-altitude balloon 200 in place by using the inflation device 300 as an anchor in conjunction with the auxiliary cloth 100. This eliminates the need for manual handling of the balloon's handle 210, providing safety for workers and preventing accidental launches due to improper operation. Furthermore, this high-altitude balloon auxiliary launch system is simple to operate; the auxiliary cloth 100 can be folded, unfolded, or carried at any time, significantly improving the convenience of the system and making the balloon launch process more efficient, safer, and less costly.

[0074] In another embodiment of the invention, such as Figure 3As shown, the inflation cylinder 310 can be a helium cylinder. In actual use, the helium cylinder is a steel cylinder, and its empty weight is no less than 30 kg. When the cylinder is filled with gas, the overall weight of the helium cylinder will increase further, which allows it to serve as a stable anchor point. By setting up the helium cylinder and using it in conjunction with the auxiliary cloth 100, the high-altitude balloon 200 can be effectively pulled and stabilized, preventing the high-altitude balloon 200 from accidentally drifting away during inflation. Even if the gas in the cylinder has been used up, the weight of the empty helium cylinder can still provide sufficient pulling force to ensure that the high-altitude balloon can still be safely secured before launch.

[0075] In another embodiment of the invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the inflation tube 320 is connected to the high-altitude balloon 200 at one end, and a one-way valve 321 is also provided to ensure that the gas in the inflation cylinder 310 can enter the high-altitude balloon 200 more effectively.

[0076] Specifically, during the high-altitude balloon launch process, the operator inserts the end of the inflation tube 320, equipped with a one-way valve 321, into the balloon handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200. During inflation, the one-way valve 321 not only effectively prevents gas leakage and maintains inflation efficiency, but also adjusts the inflation volume of the high-altitude balloon 200 according to actual launch requirements, enabling the high-altitude balloon auxiliary launch system to flexibly adapt to different launch needs.

[0077] In another embodiment of the present invention, the high-altitude balloon-assisted launch system described in any of the above embodiments further includes a load tether (not shown in the drawings) and a load compartment (not shown in the drawings); one end of the load tether is connected to the handle of the high-altitude balloon 200, and the other end is connected to the load compartment, which can be used to carry equipment. In use, the load compartment carries the required equipment and is launched together with the high-altitude balloon 200 by the pulling action of the load tether.

[0078] Specifically, during the launch of the high-altitude balloon, staff first secure one end of the load tether to the load capsule; then, they secure the other end of the load tether to the balloon handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200. Thus, when the high-altitude balloon 200 is launched, the equipment carried in the load capsule also ascends into the air, achieving high-altitude equipment deployment. Through the combination of the load tether and the load capsule, various devices can be mounted on the high-altitude balloon according to actual needs for data collection, observation, or other scientific research activities.

[0079] In another embodiment of the invention, one end of the load rope is connected to the handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200, and while connecting, it is wrapped around the handle 210 and tied tightly to prevent gas from escaping from the high-altitude balloon 200.

[0080] Specifically, during the launch of the high-altitude balloon, the staff first secures one end of the load tether to the load chamber. Then, they wrap the other end of the load tether around the balloon handle 210 and tighten it. To further ensure the airtightness of the handle 210, the staff folds the handle 210 in half and wraps the other end of the load tether around the folded handle 210 again and tightens it, thereby effectively preventing gas leakage and ensuring the stability of the high-altitude balloon 200.

[0081] Based on the above embodiments, the present invention also provides a high-altitude balloon-assisted launch method, such as... Figure 5 As shown, it includes:

[0082] S100, Lay the auxiliary cloth 100 flat and move the inflation device 300 onto the auxiliary cloth 100;

[0083] S200, Fold the auxiliary cloth 100 in half to form a connector and a cloth bag 120, wherein the inflation device 300 is located inside the cloth bag 120;

[0084] S300, Install the high-altitude balloon 200 onto the connector and connect it to the inflation device 300;

[0085] S400, Start the inflation device 300 and monitor the air pressure inside the high-altitude balloon 200;

[0086] S500. If the predetermined air pressure value is reached inside the high-altitude balloon 200, the inflation device 300 is turned off, the high-altitude balloon 200 is secured, and the connector is removed.

[0087] In use, first, lay the auxiliary cloth 100 flat and move the inflation device 300 onto the auxiliary cloth 100; then, fold the auxiliary cloth 100 in half to form a connector and a cloth bag 120, at which point the inflation device 300 is located inside the cloth bag 120. When the inflation device 300 is activated, the high-altitude balloon 200 gradually inflates, increasing buoyancy; continuously monitor the air pressure inside the high-altitude balloon 200 to prevent insufficient air pressure, which would prevent the high-altitude balloon from reaching the expected altitude and affect its scientific experiments or observations at high altitudes; or excessive air pressure, which would cause the balloon's buoyancy to be too great, resulting in an excessively fast ascent speed, which may exceed the balloon material's bearing capacity and cause the balloon to burst.

[0088] Specifically, when distributing the high-altitude balloon, the operator moves the inflation device 300 onto the auxiliary cloth 100. When the auxiliary cloth 100 is folded in half, it forms a pouch 120, within which the inflation device 300, acting as an anchor, is placed. Subsequently, the fastener 400, mounted on the auxiliary cloth 100, is connected to the high-altitude balloon 200. As the balloon's buoyancy increases, the auxiliary cloth 100 and the inflation device 300 work together to hold the balloon 200 in place, preventing it from accidentally flying away during inflation.

[0089] When the air pressure inside the high-altitude balloon reaches the predetermined value, the staff turns off the inflation device 300 and first wraps a cable tie around the balloon handle 210 to tighten it. Then, the balloon handle 210 is folded in half and wrapped around the handle again to tighten it to ensure that the balloon handle 210 is secure and to prevent gas leakage. Finally, the multiple fasteners 400 are removed from the high-altitude balloon, so that the auxiliary cloth 100 is separated from the high-altitude balloon 200. At this time, the high-altitude balloon 200 is no longer pulled by the auxiliary cloth 100, and the deployment can be completed.

[0090] As can be seen, this embodiment utilizes the weight of the inflation device 300 and the tension of the auxiliary cloth 100 to ensure the stability of the high-altitude balloon 200 during inflation, thereby avoiding the risk of the high-altitude balloon 200 accidentally flying away due to excessive buoyancy. This high-altitude balloon assisted launch method does not require complex equipment or cumbersome operating procedures, making the launch of high-altitude balloons faster and more efficient, simplifying the launch process, and providing a simple, safe, and low-cost high-altitude balloon launch solution.

[0091] In another embodiment of the present invention, step S100 specifically includes:

[0092] S101. Fold the auxiliary cloth 100 in half. At this time, multiple fasteners 400 set on the auxiliary cloth 100 approach each other to form a connector. The auxiliary cloth 100 surrounds and forms a hollow cloth bag 120. The cloth bag 120 is used to hold the inflation device 300 for inflating the high-altitude balloon 200.

[0093] In use, multiple fasteners 400 on the auxiliary cloth 100 approach each other to form a connector, and the auxiliary cloth 100 closes to form a cloth bag 120. When the inflation device 300 is activated, the high-altitude balloon 200 gradually expands, and the buoyancy increases. At this time, the multiple fasteners 400 on the auxiliary cloth 100 provide multiple force points to ensure that the balloon can be firmly held and prevent it from flying away accidentally during inflation.

[0094] Specifically, when operating the high-altitude balloon, the operator connects multiple fasteners 400, which are located on the edge of the auxiliary cloth 100, to the handle 210 of the high-altitude balloon 200. As the buoyancy of the high-altitude balloon increases, the multiple fasteners 400 can more evenly distribute the tension of the high-altitude balloon, reduce stress concentration at individual connection points, thereby reducing the risk of damage caused by local overload of the auxiliary cloth 100. At the same time, the multiple fasteners 400 can also increase the overall stability of the auxiliary cloth 100, making the connection more secure.

[0095] In summary, this invention provides a high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device, launching system, and launching method. The high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device includes: an auxiliary cloth and at least two fasteners; both fasteners are disposed on the edges of the auxiliary cloth; when the auxiliary cloth is folded in half, it forms a cloth pouch, and the at least two fasteners are brought close together to form a connector; the connector is used to connect the high-altitude balloon; the cloth pouch is used to hold the inflation device for inflating the high-altitude balloon. This application effectively secures the high-altitude balloon during the inflation and launching phase by using the auxiliary cloth to restrain it during the launching process, eliminating the need for personnel to hold the balloon, simplifying the launching operation, and improving the safety of the launching process.

[0096] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0097] It should be noted that this invention uses a high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device as an example to introduce the specific structure and working principle of the invention, but the application of this invention is not limited to high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching devices, and can also be applied to the production and use of other similar workpieces.

[0098] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

[0099] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device, characterized in that, include: Auxiliary fabric; At least two fasteners are provided at the edge of the auxiliary fabric; When the auxiliary fabric is folded in half, it forms a cloth pocket, and at least two of the fasteners are brought close together to form a connector; the connector is used to connect a high-altitude balloon; the cloth pocket is used to hold the inflation device for inflating the high-altitude balloon.

2. The high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary fabric is polygonal; at least two of the fasteners are located at the corners of the polygonal auxiliary fabric.

3. The high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The polygonal auxiliary fabric is provided with a support strap; the support strap is used to fit the inflation device inside the fabric pocket.

4. The high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener is a toothed fixing clip; one end of the toothed fixing clip is connected to the auxiliary cloth, and the other end is provided with zigzag teeth for clamping the handle of the high-altitude balloon.

5. The high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The length of the zigzag teeth is greater than or equal to 2 / 3 of the length of the handle of the high-altitude balloon.

6. A high-altitude balloon-assisted delivery system, characterized in that, It includes a high-altitude balloon, an inflation device, and a high-altitude balloon auxiliary launching device as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The high-altitude balloon-assisted delivery system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inflation device includes: An air cylinder is placed inside the cloth bag; the air cylinder is equipped with an air valve. An inflation tube is connected at one end to the air valve and at the other end to the high-altitude balloon; the inflation tube is used to connect the air cylinder and the high-altitude balloon. A one-way valve is located at one end of the inflation tube that connects to the high-altitude balloon.

8. The high-altitude balloon-assisted delivery system according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, The high-altitude balloon auxiliary launch system also includes a load device, which is connected to the balloon handle of the high-altitude balloon and is used to carry equipment.

9. The high-altitude balloon-assisted delivery system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The high-altitude balloon-assisted launch system also includes: The load tether is connected at one end to the handle of the high-altitude balloon; The load chamber is connected to the other end of the load tether.

10. A method for assisting the launch of a high-altitude balloon, used for launching a high-altitude balloon assisting launch system as described in any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that, include: Lay the support fabric flat and move the inflation device onto the support fabric; The auxiliary fabric is folded in half to form a connector and a pouch, with the inflation device located inside the pouch; Install the high-altitude balloon onto the connector and connect it to the inflation device; Start the inflation device and monitor the air pressure inside the high-altitude balloon; If the predetermined air pressure value is reached inside the high-altitude balloon, the inflation device is turned off, the high-altitude balloon is secured, and the connector is removed.

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