Unmanned aerial vehicle launching device

Abstract

The invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle delivery device, and relates to the field of delivery control equipment, and the technical scheme of the invention is that the unmanned aerial vehicle delivery device comprises an XY coordinate assembly and a connecting assembly, the upper part of the XY coordinate assembly is connected with an unmanned aerial vehicle, and the lower part of the XY coordinate assembly is connected with the connecting assembly; the connecting assembly comprises a locking mechanism and a lifting hook, the locking seat is provided with a T-shaped groove, the upper end of the lifting hook is provided with a T-shaped hook, the T-shaped hook slides into the T-shaped groove from a groove head of the T-shaped groove to be matched with the T-shaped groove, the T-shaped groove is in sliding fit with a push block, and the push block is driven by a power piece. The push block pushes the T-shaped hook to achieve separation and falling of articles, control is more convenient, coordinates can be adjusted in the XY transverse direction and the Y longitudinal direction, the throwing position is adjustable, throwing is more accurate, high-precision throwing is achieved, and the thrown articles can fall off conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of delivery control equipment, and in particular to an unmanned aerial vehicle delivery device. Background Art

[0002] Drone technology is now widely used. It can meet the needs of observing places that cannot be reached by people, delivering various materials, and providing convenience for human life. With the upgrading of drone technology, its applications are becoming more and more extensive, such as disaster relief, urban fire fighting, battlefield throwing, etc. The application scenarios of using drones to deliver items are becoming more and more extensive.

[0003] Most of the delivery devices currently in practical use use ropes to hang on the mounting points of drones to fix the delivered objects. Due to the flexible swing of the ropes, it has a great impact on the take-off and flight posture of the drone, and it is not easy to control the stability of the delivery, resulting in failure to accurately deliver to the designated location and the delivery object is easy to fall off. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a drone delivery device, which realizes the detachment and falling of items by pushing the T-hook with a push block. The control is more convenient, and the coordinates can be adjusted in the XY horizontal and vertical directions. The delivery position is adjustable, which is more accurate and high-precision, and the delivered items are easy to fall off.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is: a drone delivery device, including an XY coordinate component and a connection component:

[0006] The upper part of the XY coordinate assembly is connected to the drone, and the lower part of the XY coordinate assembly is connected to the connection assembly;

[0007] The connecting assembly includes a locking seat and a hook, the locking seat is provided with a T-slot, the upper end of the hook is provided with a T-hook, the T-hook slides from the slot head of the T-slot to the inside of the T-slot for adaptation, the T-slot is slidably matched with a push block, and the push block is driven by a power piece.

[0008] In this solution, the hook is used to fix the object to be released. The upper end of the hook is adapted to the T-slot through the T-hook to achieve fixation with the device. The XY coordinate component is used to change the coordinates of the object to be released from the XY directions. When the object to be released moves to the target area, the push block is driven by the power part to slide in the T-slot, so that the T-hook can be pushed out of the T-slot, and the object will be separated from the device and fall, thereby realizing the release of the object.

[0009] Preferably, the XY coordinate assembly comprises a first base, a second base, a third base, an X-axis linear drive mechanism and a Y-axis linear drive mechanism;

[0010] The first base is connected to the drone, the X-axis linear drive mechanism is arranged at the lower part of the first base, the moving part of the X-axis linear drive mechanism is arranged at the second base, the Y-axis linear drive mechanism is arranged at the lower part of the second base, the moving part of the Y-axis linear drive mechanism is arranged at the third base, and the locking seat is arranged at the third base.

[0011] The X-axis linear drive mechanism and the Y-axis linear drive mechanism can be used to fine-tune the coordinates in both the XY horizontal and vertical directions so as to place items more accurately.

[0012] Preferably, the X-axis linear drive mechanism comprises an X-axis ball screw pair and an X-axis guide pair arranged in parallel;

[0013] The X-axis ball screw pair includes an X-axis screw, an X-axis nut, an X-axis motor and an X-axis reducer;

[0014] The two ends of the X-axis lead screw are rotatably matched with the bearing seat through bearings, the bearing seat is fixed to the first base, the X-axis lead screw and the X-axis nut are adapted, the X-axis motor drives the X-axis lead screw to rotate through the X-axis reducer, the X-axis nut is fixed to the nut seat, and the nut seat is fixed to the second base;

[0015] The X-axis guide pair includes an X-axis slide rail and an X-axis slider that are adapted to each other. The X-axis slide rail is arranged on the first base, and the X-axis slider is fixed to the second base.

[0016] The combination of ball screw pair and slide rail can make fine adjustment in the X-axis direction more stable.

[0017] Preferably, one X-axis guide pair is respectively distributed on both sides of the X-axis lead screw, which can further improve stability.

[0018] Preferably, the Y-axis linear drive mechanism comprises a Y-axis ball screw pair and a Y-axis guide pair arranged in parallel;

[0019] The Y-axis ball screw pair includes a Y-axis screw, a Y-axis nut, a Y-axis motor and a Y-axis reducer;

[0020] The two ends of the Y-axis lead screw are rotatably matched with the bearing seat through bearings, the bearing seat is fixed to the second base, the Y-axis lead screw and the Y-axis nut are adapted, the Y-axis motor drives the Y-axis lead screw to rotate through the Y-axis reducer, the Y-axis nut is fixed to the nut seat, and the nut seat is fixed to the third base;

[0021] The Y-axis guide pair includes a Y-axis slide rail and a Y-axis slider that are adapted to each other. The Y-axis slide rail is arranged on the second base, and the Y-axis slider is fixed to the third base.

[0022] The combination of ball screw pair and slide rail can make fine adjustment in the Y-axis direction more stable.

[0023] Preferably, a Y-axis guide pair is respectively distributed on both sides of the Y-axis lead screw, which can further improve stability.

[0024] Preferably, the T-slot is arranged on the lower end surface of the locking seat, and the two ends of the T-slot are connected to form a circular structure. Windows are arranged at the two ends of the T-slot, and the T-hook is from the window. The push block is an arc structure adapted to the T-slot, and the power part is a lock hook motor.

[0025] The circular structure can better enable the push block to slide in the T-slot, thereby pushing the T-hook away from or close to the window.

[0026] Preferably, the distance between the two ends of the push block is adapted to the outer diameter of the T-hook, so as to more accurately drive the T-hook closer to or away from the window.

[0027] Preferably, the third base is provided with the lock hook motor, the output end of the lock hook motor is provided with a driving gear, and the push block is provided with an arc-shaped rack meshing with the driving gear, so as to drive the push block to move in the T-slot.

[0028] Preferably, a lifting ring is provided at the lower end of the lifting hook to facilitate fixing of items.

[0029] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0030] This solution uses a push block to push the T-hook to achieve the detachment and fall of the object, which is more convenient to control and can adjust the coordinates in the XY horizontal and vertical directions. The placement position is adjustable, which is more accurate and high-precision, and the dropped objects are easy to fall off. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for describing the embodiments are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only six of the drawings of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the delivery device and the drone according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the tightened state and the released state of the connection assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of a tightening mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the delivery coordinate adjustment of the delivery device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a hook according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Among them, 1. UAV; 2. launching device; 2101. first base; 2102. second base; 2103. third base; 2104. X-axis screw; 2105. X-axis nut; 2106. X-axis motor; 2107. X-axis reducer; 2108. X-axis slide rail; 2109. X-axis slider; 2110. Y-axis screw; 2111. Y-axis nut; 2112. Y-axis motor; 2113. Y-axis reducer; 2114. Y-axis slide rail; 2115. Y-axis slider; 2201. hook; 2202. T-hook; 2203. lifting ring; 2204. locking seat; 2205. T-slot; 2206. window; 2207. push block; 2208. arc rack; 2209. driving gear; 2210. locking hook motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] In order to deepen the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The embodiments are only used to explain the present invention and do not limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0040] Example

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, a drone delivery device includes an XY coordinate assembly and a connecting assembly: the upper part of the XY coordinate assembly is connected to the drone 1, and the lower part of the XY coordinate assembly is connected to the connecting assembly; the connecting assembly includes a locking seat 2204 and a hook 2201, the locking seat 2204 is provided with a T-slot 2205, the upper end of the hook 2201 is provided with a T-hook 2202, the T-hook 2202 slides from the slot head of the T-slot 2205 to the inside of the T-slot 2205 for adaptation, the T-slot 2205 is slidably matched with a push block 2207, and the push block 2207 is driven by a power piece.

[0042] The hook 2201 in the delivery device 2 is used to fix the delivered object. The upper end of the hook 2201 is adapted to the T-slot 2205 through the T-hook 2202 to achieve fixation with the delivery device 2. The XY coordinate component is used to change the coordinates of the delivered object from the XY directions. When the delivered object moves to the target area, the push block 2207 is driven by the power piece to slide in the T-slot 2205, so that the T-hook 2202 can be pushed out of the T-slot 2205, and the object will be separated from the device and fall, thereby achieving the delivery of the object.

[0043] The XY coordinate assembly includes a first base 2101, a second base 2102, a third base 2103, an X-axis linear drive mechanism and a Y-axis linear drive mechanism; the first base 2101 is connected to the drone 1, the X-axis linear drive mechanism is arranged at the lower part of the first base 2101, the moving part of the X-axis linear drive mechanism is arranged at the second base 2102, the Y-axis linear drive mechanism is arranged at the lower part of the second base 2102, the moving part of the Y-axis linear drive mechanism is arranged at the third base 2103, and the locking seat 2204 is arranged at the third base 2103.

[0044] The X-axis linear drive mechanism and the Y-axis linear drive mechanism can be used to fine-tune the coordinates in both the XY horizontal and vertical directions so as to place items more accurately.

[0045] The X-axis linear drive mechanism includes an X-axis ball screw pair and an X-axis guide pair arranged in parallel; the X-axis ball screw pair includes an X-axis screw 2104, an X-axis nut 2105, an X-axis motor 2106 and an X-axis reducer 2107; both ends of the X-axis screw 2104 are rotatably matched with the bearing seat through bearings, the bearing seat is fixed to the first base 2101, the X-axis screw 2104 and the X-axis nut 2105 are adapted, the X-axis motor 2106 drives the X-axis screw 2104 to rotate through the X-axis reducer 2107, the X-axis nut 2105 is fixed to the nut seat, and the nut seat is fixed to the second base 2102; the X-axis guide pair includes an X-axis slide rail 2108 and an X-axis slider 2109 that are adapted to each other, the X-axis slide rail 2108 is arranged on the first base 2101, and the X-axis slider 2109 is fixed to the second base 2102.

[0046] The combination of ball screw pair and slide rail can make fine adjustment in the X-axis direction more stable.

[0047] An X-axis guide pair is respectively distributed on both sides of the X-axis lead screw 2104, which can further improve stability.

[0048] Combination Figure 5As shown, the Y-axis linear drive mechanism includes a Y-axis ball screw pair and a Y-axis guide pair arranged in parallel; the Y-axis ball screw pair includes a Y-axis screw 2110, a Y-axis nut 2111, a Y-axis motor 2112 and a Y-axis reducer 2113; both ends of the Y-axis screw 2110 are rotatably matched with the bearing seat through bearings, the bearing seat is fixed to the second base 2102, the Y-axis screw 2110 and the Y-axis nut 2111 are adapted, the Y-axis motor 2112 drives the Y-axis screw 2110 to rotate through the Y-axis reducer 2113, the Y-axis nut 2111 is fixed to the nut seat, and the nut seat is fixed to the third base 2103; the Y-axis guide pair includes a Y-axis slide rail 2114 and a Y-axis slider 2115 that are adapted to each other, the Y-axis slide rail 2114 is arranged on the second base 2102, and the Y-axis slider 2115 is fixed to the third base 2103.

[0049] The combination of ball screw pair and slide rail can make fine adjustment in the Y-axis direction more stable.

[0050] A Y-axis guide pair is respectively distributed on both sides of the Y-axis lead screw 2110, which can further improve stability.

[0051] The T-slot 2205 is provided on the lower end surface of the locking seat 2204, and the two ends of the T-slot 2205 are butted together to form a circular structure. The two ends of the T-slot 2205 are butted together to form a window 2206. Figure 6 As shown, the T-hook 2202 is from the window 2206, the push block 2207 is an arc structure adapted to the T-slot 2205, and the power piece is a lock hook motor 2210. The circular structure can better realize the push block 2207 sliding in the T-slot 2205, thereby pushing the T-hook 2202 away from or close to the window 2206.

[0052] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the distance between the two ends of the push block 2207 is adapted to the outer diameter of the T-shaped hook 2202, so as to more accurately drive the T-shaped hook 2202 to approach or move away from the window 2206.

[0053] The third base 2103 is provided with the locking hook motor 2210 , the output end of the locking hook motor 2210 is provided with a driving gear 2209 , and the push block 2207 is provided with an arc-shaped rack 2208 meshing with the driving gear 2209 , so as to drive the push block 2207 to move in the T-slot 2205 .

[0054] The lower end of the hook 2201 is provided with a ring 2203. It is convenient to fix the article.

[0055] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0056] The delivery device 2 pushes the T-hook 2202 through the push block 2207 to achieve the detachment and fall of the object, which is more convenient to control and can adjust the coordinates in the XY horizontal and vertical directions. The delivery position is adjustable, which is more accurate and high-precision, and the delivered objects are easy to fall off.

[0057] It should be noted that the X-axis slide rail 2108 and the Y-axis slide rail 2114 may adopt other linear guide rails such as I-shaped guide rails, T-shaped guide rails, dovetail groove guide rails, cylindrical guide rails, etc., and the present embodiment adopts I-shaped guide rails. The Y-axis ball screw pair and the X-axis ball screw pair may also adopt other transmission forms such as T-shaped screw, thread transmission, chain transmission, etc. The driving gear 2209 drives the arc rack 2208. In the present embodiment, direct gear transmission is adopted, and other transmission forms such as worm gear, gear rack, etc. may also be adopted.

[0058] The technical features of the above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0059] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A drone delivery device, characterized in that: Includes XY coordinate components and connection components: The upper part of the XY coordinate component is connected to the drone (1), and the lower part of the XY coordinate component is connected to the connection component; The connecting assembly comprises a locking seat (2204) and a hook (2201), wherein the locking seat (2204) is provided with a T-shaped slot (2205), and the upper end of the hook (2201) is provided with a T-shaped hook (2202), and the T-shaped hook (2202) slides from the slot head of the T-shaped slot (2205) to the inside of the T-shaped slot (2205) for fitting, and the T-shaped slot (2205) is slidably matched with a push block (2207), and the push block (2207) is driven by a power member.

2. The drone delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The XY coordinate assembly comprises a first base (2101), a second base (2102), a third base (2103), an X-axis linear drive mechanism and a Y-axis linear drive mechanism; The first base (2101) is connected to the drone (1); the X-axis linear drive mechanism is arranged at the lower part of the first base (2101); the moving part of the X-axis linear drive mechanism is arranged at the second base (2102); the Y-axis linear drive mechanism is arranged at the lower part of the second base (2102); the moving part of the Y-axis linear drive mechanism is arranged at the third base (2103); and the locking seat (2204) is arranged at the third base (2103).

3. The drone delivery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The X-axis linear drive mechanism includes an X-axis ball screw pair and an X-axis guide pair arranged in parallel; The X-axis ball screw pair comprises an X-axis screw (2104), an X-axis nut (2105), an X-axis motor (2106) and an X-axis reducer (2107); The two ends of the X-axis lead screw (2104) are rotatably matched with the bearing seat through bearings, the bearing seat is fixed to the first base (2101), the X-axis lead screw (2104) and the X-axis nut (2105) are adapted, the X-axis motor (2106) drives the X-axis lead screw (2104) to rotate through the X-axis reducer (2107), the X-axis nut (2105) is fixed to the nut seat, and the nut seat is fixed to the second base (2102); The X-axis guide pair includes an X-axis slide rail (2108) and an X-axis slider (2109) that are adapted to each other, the X-axis slide rail (2108) is arranged on the first base (2101), and the X-axis slider (2109) is fixed to the second base (2102).

4. The drone delivery device according to claim 3, characterized in that: An X-axis guide pair is respectively distributed on both sides of the X-axis lead screw (2104).

5. The drone delivery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The Y-axis linear drive mechanism comprises a Y-axis ball screw pair and a Y-axis guide pair arranged in parallel; The Y-axis ball screw pair comprises a Y-axis screw (2110), a Y-axis nut (2111), a Y-axis motor (2112) and a Y-axis reducer (2113); The two ends of the Y-axis lead screw (2110) are rotatably matched with the bearing seat through bearings, the bearing seat is fixed to the second base (2102), the Y-axis lead screw (2110) and the Y-axis nut (2111) are adapted, the Y-axis motor (2112) drives the Y-axis lead screw (2110) to rotate through the Y-axis reducer (2113), the Y-axis nut (2111) is fixed to the nut seat, and the nut seat is fixed to the third base (2103); The Y-axis guide pair includes a Y-axis slide rail (2114) and a Y-axis slider (2115) that are adapted to each other, the Y-axis slide rail (2114) is arranged on the second base (2102), and the Y-axis slider (2115) is fixed to the third base (2103).

6. The drone delivery device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A Y-axis guide pair is respectively distributed on both sides of the Y-axis lead screw (2110).

7. The drone delivery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The T-slot (2205) is arranged on the lower end surface of the locking seat (2204), and the two ends of the T-slot (2205) are butt-jointed to form a circular structure. Windows (2206) are arranged at the butt joints of the two ends of the T-slot (2205), and the T-hook (2202) is from the window (2206). The push block (2207) is an arc-shaped structure adapted to the T-slot (2205), and the power part is a lock hook motor (2210).

8. The drone delivery device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The distance between the two ends of the push block (2207) is adapted to the outer diameter of the T-shaped hook (2202).

9. The drone delivery device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The third base (2103) is provided with the locking hook motor (2210), the output end of the locking hook motor (2210) is provided with a driving gear (2209), and the push block (2207) is provided with an arc-shaped rack (2208) meshing with the driving gear (2209).

10. The drone delivery device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A lifting ring (2203) is provided at the lower end of the lifting hook (2201).

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