Unmanned aerial vehicle loading device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle launching structure, and discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle loading device. The device comprises a fixing support, a conveying unit and a pushing unit. The conveying unit is arranged on the fixing support and is used for conveying the unmanned aerial vehicle to a barrel position. The pushing unit is used for pushing the unmanned aerial vehicle to a launching position. The conveying unit comprises a conveying driving module, a tensioning wheel and a conveying belt. The conveying belt is driven by the driving force of the conveying driving module and cooperates with the tensioning wheel to realize transmission, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle is conveyed to the barrel position. The pushing unit comprises a slide, a pushing driving module, a driving module support, a pushing support and a gear and rack. The gear and rack are arranged between the slide and the pushing support. The pushing driving module and the driving module support are arranged on the pushing support. The driving module support moves along the slide under the action of the driving force of the pushing driving module, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle is pushed to the launching position. Therefore, reliable conveying and rapid loading and launching of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch structure technology, and more particularly to a UAV loading device. Background Technology

[0002] During drone launch, a loading mechanism is typically used to transport the drone to the launch position. Existing methods include using a crank-connecting rod gripping mechanism to grasp the drone and place it at the launch position, or using a rotary actuation structure to load the drone into a designated location for launch. However, the existing loading mechanisms have relatively complex workflows and cannot meet the needs of rapid launches. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a loading device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that can solve the technical problems in the prior art.

[0004] This invention provides a drone loading device, comprising a fixed support, a conveying unit, and a pushing unit. The conveying unit is mounted on the fixed support and is used to convey the drone to the barrel position. The pushing unit is used to push the drone to the launch position. The conveying unit includes a conveying drive module, a tensioning wheel, and a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt, under the driving force of the conveying drive module, cooperates with the tensioning wheel to achieve transmission, thereby conveying the drone to the barrel position. The pushing unit includes a slide rail, a pushing drive module, a drive module bracket, a pushing support, and a gear rack. The gear rack is disposed between the slide rail and the pushing support. The pushing drive module and the drive module bracket are mounted on the pushing support. The drive module bracket moves along the slide rail under the driving force of the pushing drive module to push the drone to the launch position.

[0005] Preferably, the fixed support can be a multi-layer structure, with the conveying unit and the pushing unit arranged in each layer.

[0006] Preferably, the conveyor belt is provided with an adapter, which cooperates with a slider on the surface of the drone to fix the drone in place.

[0007] Preferably, limit units are provided at both ends of the slide.

[0008] Preferably, the slide has pre-reserved installation edges on both sides for fixing to the fixed bracket or transport vehicle by means of drilling or mechanical clamping.

[0009] Preferably, the fixed bracket is provided with multiple mounting seats at its bottom and around its perimeter for mounting the fixed bracket on the launch vehicle or the ground.

[0010] Preferably, the transmission drive module includes a drive body, a transmission shaft, and a bearing housing.

[0011] Preferably, the driving body is a stepper motor.

[0012] Preferably, the conveyor belt is a chain.

[0013] Preferably, the push drive module is a stepper motor.

[0014] The above technical solution allows the UAV to be transported to the gun barrel position via a transmission unit that transmits the direction of movement, and then pushed to the firing position (i.e., inside the gun barrel) via another push unit that pushes the direction of movement. This enables reliable transport and rapid loading and firing of the UAV. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this specification, are provided to further illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the textual description, explain the principles of the invention. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of the invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a drone loading device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a transmission unit according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a transmission drive module according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of an adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0020] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a push unit according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0021] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention or its application or use. 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.

[0022] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0023] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a drone loading device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0025] like Figure 1 , 2As shown in Figure 5, this embodiment of the invention provides a drone loading device, which includes a fixed support 1, a conveying unit 2, and a pushing unit 3. The conveying unit 2 is disposed on the fixed support 1 and is used to convey the drone 4 to the barrel position. The pushing unit 3 is used to push the drone 4 to the firing position. The conveying unit 2 includes a conveying drive module 21, a tensioning wheel 22, and a conveyor belt 23. The conveyor belt 23, under the driving force of the conveying drive module 21, cooperates with the tensioning wheel 22 to achieve transmission, so as to convey the drone 4 to the barrel position. The delivery unit 3 includes a slide rail 31, a push drive module 32, a drive module bracket 33, a push support 34, and a gear rack. The gear rack is disposed between the slide rail 31 and the push support 34. The push drive module 32 and the drive module bracket 33 are disposed on the push support 34. The drive module bracket 33 moves along the slide rail 31 under the driving force of the push drive module 32 (the relative movement between the drive module bracket and the slide rail is achieved by the driving force) to push the UAV 4 to the launch position (the push support pushes the UAV to the launch position).

[0026] In other words, after receiving the transmission command, the transmission drive module can drive the conveyor belt to transport the drone to the front of the gun barrel, and after receiving the transmission command, the push drive module can push the drone into the gun barrel, so that the drone can move from the storage position to the launch position and complete the launch preparation.

[0027] The above technical solution allows the UAV to be transported to the gun barrel position via a transmission unit that transmits the direction of movement, and then pushed to the firing position, i.e., inside the gun barrel, via another push unit that pushes the direction of movement. This enables reliable transport and rapid loading and firing of the UAV.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the fixed support 1 can be a multi-layer structure, with the conveying unit 2 and the pushing unit 3 arranged in each layer.

[0029] For example, a transmission unit and a push unit are set up on a single layer structure.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, an adapter 24 is provided on the conveyor belt 23. The adapter 24 cooperates with the slider 41 on the surface of the drone 4 to fix the drone 4.

[0031] For example, a groove can be set on the adapter, and the drone can be fixed by the groove cooperating with the slider.

[0032] This allows the drone to be fixed during transmission, ensuring stability during transport.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present invention, limit units (e.g., mechanical limit mechanisms) are provided at both ends of the slide 31.

[0034] By setting a limit unit, the drone's location can be accurately pushed.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the slide 31 has pre-reserved installation edges on both sides for fixing to the fixed bracket 1 or the transport vehicle by means of drilling or mechanical clamping.

[0036] This facilitates the installation and fixation of the pushing unit 3.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the fixed bracket 1 is provided with a plurality of mounting seats at its bottom and around its perimeter for mounting the fixed bracket 1 on a launch vehicle or the ground.

[0038] The specific installation location can be determined according to actual needs, and this invention does not limit it.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the transmission drive module 21 includes a drive body 211, a transmission shaft 212, and a bearing housing 213.

[0040] Specifically, the drive body is mounted on a transmission shaft, which passes through a bearing housing.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the driving body is a stepper motor.

[0042] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conveyor belt 23 is a chain.

[0043] For example, adapter 24 can be located at a link of the chain.

[0044] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the push drive module 32 is a stepper motor.

[0045] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is generally based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0046] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0047] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this invention.

[0048] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A loading device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that, The device includes a fixed support (1), a conveying unit (2), and a pushing unit (3). The conveying unit (2) is mounted on the fixed support (1) and is used to convey the UAV (4) to the barrel position. The pushing unit (3) is used to push the UAV (4) to the firing position. The conveying unit (2) includes a conveying drive module (21), a tension wheel (22), and a conveyor belt (23). The conveyor belt (23) cooperates with the tension wheel (22) under the driving force of the conveying drive module (21) to achieve transmission, so as to convey the UAV (4). The push unit (3) is delivered to the barrel position. It includes a slide (31), a push drive module (32), a drive module bracket (33), a push support (34), and a gear rack. The gear rack is disposed between the slide (31) and the push support (34). The push drive module (32) and the drive module bracket (33) are disposed on the push support (34). The drive module bracket (33) moves along the slide (31) under the driving force of the push drive module (32) to push the UAV (4) to the launch position.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed support (1) can be a multi-layer structure, with the transmission unit (2) and the pushing unit (3) arranged in each layer.

3. The apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, An adapter (24) is provided on the conveyor belt (23), and the adapter (24) cooperates with the slider (41) on the surface of the drone (4) to fix the drone (4).

4. The apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, Limiting units are provided at both ends of the slide (31).

5. The apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The slide (31) has reserved installation edges on both sides for fixing to the fixed bracket (1) or transport vehicle by means of drilling or mechanical clamping.

6. The apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixed bracket (1) is provided with multiple mounting seats at its bottom and around its perimeter for mounting the fixed bracket (1) on the launch vehicle or the ground.

7. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The transmission drive module (21) includes a drive body (211), a transmission shaft (212), and a bearing housing (213).

8. The apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive unit is a stepper motor.

9. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The conveyor belt (23) is a chain.

10. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The push drive module (32) is a stepper motor.

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