All-terrain drone

Abstract

The application discloses an all-terrain unmanned plane, which comprises an unmanned plane body and a bearing mechanism, wherein the bearing mechanism comprises a gas source and a gas bag which are connected, the gas source is arranged on the unmanned plane body, the gas bag is arranged at the bottom of the unmanned plane body and is arranged in a branch shape when being inflated, and when the unmanned plane lands on the branch, the gas source inflates the gas bag so that the unmanned plane body lands on the tree branch. When the unmanned plane needs to land on the branch to work, the gas source inflates the gas bag, so that the gas bag is ejected from the bottom of the unmanned plane body. The ejected gas bag is arranged in a branch shape, and the gas bag can be stably inserted into the top of the tree, so that the unmanned plane can be stably landed on the top of the tree. In this way, the unmanned plane can be stably stayed on the top of the tree to work, for example, the unmanned plane can be stably stayed on the top of the tree to work.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular to an all-terrain UAV. Background Art

[0002] Drones are unmanned aircraft that are controlled by radio remote control equipment or self-contained program control devices. Currently, drones are widely used in aerial photography, agriculture, plant protection, micro selfies, express delivery, disaster relief, wildlife observation, infectious disease monitoring, surveying and mapping, news reporting, power inspections, disaster relief, film and television shooting, creating romance, and many other fields.

[0003] In related technologies, during outdoor special photography or operations, drones are often required to stay in a specific aerial position for a long time due to the angle requirements of the shooting or operation. However, the drone itself is difficult to sustain long-term flight time. If it lands on the ground and shuts down the propellers to increase the flight time, the drone will lose its special function of high-altitude operations. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes an all-terrain drone that can land on treetops to work.

[0005] The present invention provides an all-terrain drone, comprising:

[0006] The drone itself;

[0007] The carrying mechanism includes an air source and an air bag connected to each other, wherein the air source is provided on the drone body, and the air bag is provided on the bottom of the drone body and is arranged in a tree-branch shape;

[0008] When the drone lands on a tree branch, the air source inflates the airbag to enable the drone body to land on the tree branch.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the airbag includes a main rod and a slit portion that are connected to each other, the airbag is connected to the main rod, the slit portion is connected to the side of the main rod, and the air source is used to inflate the main rod and the slit portion.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of airbags are provided, and the main rods of the airbags are arranged to be deployed downwardly relative to each other.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the all-terrain drone further includes a detection module, which is disposed at the bottom of the drone body and is used to detect whether the drone has fallen onto a tree branch or onto water.

[0012] When the detection module detects that the drone body has landed on a tree branch or on the water surface, the air source inflates the airbag to enable the drone to land on the tree branch or on the water surface.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drone further includes a clamping mechanism, which is disposed on the drone body and is used to clamp the drone on a tree branch or on the ground when the drone lands.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping mechanism comprises:

[0015] an extension arm connected to the drone body;

[0016] A clamping jaw assembly, comprising a clamping jaw seat, a clamping jaw, and an elastic member, wherein the clamping jaw seat is connected to the extension arm, the clamping jaw is rotatably disposed on the clamping jaw seat, and the elastic member is used to enable the clamping jaw to switch from a clamping state to an extended state;

[0017] The driving mechanism includes a driving module and a traction rope. The driving module is arranged on the drone body. One end of the traction rope is connected to the clamping claw, and the other end is connected to the driving module. The driving module pulls the clamping claw through the traction rope to switch from the expanded state to the clamping state.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the extension arm can be automatically unfolded or folded and is arranged on the drone body.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving mechanism:

[0020] A mounting seat is provided on the drone body;

[0021] a first driving member slidably disposed on the mounting seat to switch between a first position and a second position;

[0022] a second driving member, disposed on the mounting seat, for driving the first driving member to switch between the first position and the second position;

[0023] a first rotating seat, rotatably disposed on the mounting seat, for reeling in the traction rope;

[0024] a second rotating seat, rotatably disposed on the mounting seat, for reeling the extension arm;

[0025] Wherein, when the first driving member is in the first position, the first driving member is transmission-connected to the first rotating seat for driving the first rotating seat to rotate; when the first driving member is in the second position, the second driving member is transmission-connected to the second rotating seat for driving the second rotating seat to rotate.

[0026] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving mechanism further includes two guide wheels rotatably disposed on the mounting seat, and the extension arm passes through a gap between the two guide wheels.

[0027] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the extension arm includes a plurality of extension tubes and a plurality of reinforcement components, and each reinforcement component is connected between adjacent extension tubes;

[0028] Wherein, the reinforcement component includes:

[0029] An annular portion connected between adjacent extension tubes, each annular portion being hingedly connected by two half annular portions;

[0030] A spring, a first connecting portion is provided on the inner side of one of the semi-ring portions, a second connecting portion is provided on the inner side of the other semi-ring portion, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are hingedly connected, and the spring is sleeved on the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion so that the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are in a straight state.

[0031] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the embodiment of the present application has the following advantages: when the drone needs to land on a tree branch to perform operations, the air source inflates the airbag, causing it to pop out from the bottom of the drone body. The popped-out airbag is designed in the shape of a tree branch and can be stably inserted into the treetop, allowing the drone to land stably on the treetop. In this way, the drone can stably stay atop the treetop to perform operations, such as filming. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a drone according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a working state structure of a drone according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of another working state of the drone according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the clamping mechanism of a drone in an expanded state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the driving mechanism of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7This is a schematic structural diagram of a reinforcement assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the reinforcement assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] The meanings of the reference numerals are as follows:

[0041] 100. UAV body; 200. Carrying mechanism; 210. Airbag; 211. Main rod; 212. Split part; 300. Clamping mechanism; 310. Extension arm; 311. Extension tube; 312. Reinforcement assembly; 313. Circular ring; 3131. Semi-circular ring; 3132. First connecting part; 3133. Second connecting part; 314. Spring; 320. Clamping jaw assembly; 321. Clamping jaw seat; 322. Clamping jaw; 323. Elastic member; 330. Driving mechanism; 331. Driving module; 3311. Mounting seat; 3312. First driving member; 3313. Second driving member; 3314. First rotating seat; 3315. Second rotating seat; 3316. Transmission member; 3317. First tooth portion; 3318. Second tooth portion; 332. Towing rope; 333. Guide wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, upper, lower, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, "several" means more than one, "plurality" means more than two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0046] In the description of the present invention, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the exemplary expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0047] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] See also Figures 1 to 3 , an all-terrain drone provided by an embodiment of the present invention, includes a drone body 100 and a carrying mechanism 200, wherein the carrying mechanism 200 includes an air source and an airbag 210 connected to each other, the air source is arranged at the drone body 100, and the airbag 210 is arranged at the bottom of the drone body 100 and is arranged in the shape of a tree branch when inflated; wherein, when the drone lands on a tree branch, the air source inflates the airbag 210 to enable the drone body 100 to land on the tree branch.

[0049] In a specific application, when the drone needs to land on a tree branch to perform work, the air source inflates the airbag 210, causing it to pop out from the bottom of the drone body 100. The popped-out airbag 210 is shaped like a tree branch and can be stably inserted into the treetop, allowing the drone to land stably there. This allows the drone to remain stable atop the tree while performing work, such as filming.

[0050] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 3 The airbag 210 includes a main rod portion 211 and a slit portion 212 that are connected to each other. The air source is connected to the main rod portion 211, and the slit portion 212 is connected to the side of the main rod portion 211. The air source is used to inflate the main rod portion 211 and the slit portion 212.

[0051] As will be appreciated, the airbag 210 employs the aforementioned structure, resulting in a simple structure. The air source can quickly inflate the main pole 211 and the slit 212, thereby ensuring that the drone can quickly land on the treetop. Furthermore, after inflation, the airbag 210 employs this structure, allowing it to be stably inserted into the slit at the treetop, ensuring a stable landing for the drone.

[0052] Furthermore, multiple airbags 210 are provided, with the main rods 211 of each airbag 210 deployed downwardly relative to each other. It is understood that the multiple airbags 210 are arranged in this manner, so that the airbags 210 can be stably and widely inserted into the treetop crotch, thereby ensuring that the drone can land stably on the treetop.

[0053] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 3 The all-terrain drone also includes a detection module, which is arranged at the bottom of the drone body 100 and is used to detect whether the drone has fallen onto a tree branch or the water surface; when the detection module detects that the drone body 100 has landed on a tree branch or the water surface, the air source inflates the airbag 210 to make the drone land on the tree branch or the water surface.

[0054] Among them, the detection module can be a camera carried by the drone itself, such as a shooting camera, or it can be a separately carried camera used to detect the location where the drone needs to land.

[0055] In a specific application, when the drone is landing on a treetop, the detection module detects the drone's position relative to the treetop. As the drone is about to reach the treetop, the air source inflates airbag 210, causing it to pop out and assist the drone in landing stably on the treetop. Similarly, when the drone is landing on water, the detection module detects the drone's position relative to the water surface. As the drone is about to reach the treetop, the air source inflates airbag 210, causing it to pop out from the bottom of the drone body 100. The airbag 210 uses its buoyancy to assist the drone in landing stably on the water surface.

[0056] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The drone also includes a clamping mechanism 300, which is arranged on the drone body 100 and is used to clamp the drone on a tree branch or on the ground when landing.

[0057] Specifically, when the drone lands on a treetop with the aid of the airbag 210, the clamping mechanism 300 can clamp onto a branch, thus keeping the drone stable on the treetop and ensuring that the drone can operate stably there. Accordingly, the clamping mechanism 300 can effectively prevent the drone from shaking significantly when operating on the treetop. Similarly, when the drone lands on the tree surface, the clamping mechanism 300 can also clamp onto the ground, ensuring that the drone can operate stably on the ground.

[0058] In a specific embodiment, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The clamping mechanism 300 includes an extension arm 310, a clamping claw assembly 320, and a driving mechanism 330. The extension arm 310 is connected to the drone body 100 and extends outward. The clamping claw assembly 320 includes a clamping claw seat 321, a clamping claw 322, and an elastic member 323. The clamping claw seat 321 is connected to the end of the extension arm 310 away from the drone body 100. At least two clamping claws 322 are provided and are relatively rotatably arranged on the clamping claw seat 321 for clamping. The elastic member 323 can be a spring 314, an elastic rope, or a torsion spring. The elastic member 323 is used to switch the clamping claw 322 from a clamping state to an expanded state. The driving mechanism 330 includes a driving module 331 and a traction rope 332. The driving module 331 is set on the drone body 100. One end of the traction rope 332 is connected to the clamp 322, and the other end is connected to the driving module 331. The driving module 331 pulls the clamp 322 through the traction rope 332 to switch from the expanded state to the clamped state.

[0059] In specific applications, before the drone lands on the ground or on the top of a tree, the clamp 322 is in an expanded state under the action of the elastic member 323, so that the clamp 322 can perform a clamping action in the subsequent process; when the drone completes landing on the ground or on the top of a tree, the driving mechanism 330 retracts the traction rope 332, and the traction rope 332 pulls the clamp 322 to rotate relative to it, so that the clamp 322 can clamp on the ground or on a tree branch.

[0060] Furthermore, the extension arm 310 can be automatically deployed or folded on the drone body 100. In practical applications, before the drone lands, the extension arm 310 is in a folded state, thereby ensuring that the drone can flexibly fly in the air; after the drone completes landing, the extension arm 310 automatically switches to an deployed state, thereby allowing the drone to grip the ground or a tree branch, making the drone more flexible.

[0061] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5 and Figure 6The drive module 331 includes a mounting base 3311, a first drive member 3312, a second drive member 3313, a first rotating base 3314, and a second rotating base 3315. The mounting base 3311 is disposed on the edge of the drone body 100. The first drive member 3312 is slidably disposed on the mounting base 3311 to switch between a first position and a second position. The second drive member 3313 is disposed on the mounting base 3311 to drive the first drive member 3312 to switch between the first position and the second position. For example, the second drive member 3313 utilizes a gear and rack structure to drive the first transmission member 3316 to slide linearly to switch between the first position and the second position. The first rotating base 3314 is rotatably disposed on the mounting base 3311 to reel in the traction rope 332. The second rotating base 3315 is rotatably disposed on the mounting base 3311 to reel in the extension arm 310. The extension arm 310 may be a tubular body that can be elastically deformed, so that the extension arm 310 can be extended in a straight line or can be retracted by the second rotating seat 3315 .

[0062] Among them, the driving shaft of the first driving member 3312 is connected to the transmission member 3316, and the transmission member 3316 is provided with a first tooth portion 3317 and a second tooth portion 3318. When the first driving member 3312 is in the first position, the first tooth portion 3317 is engaged with the tooth portion at the end of the first rotating seat 3314, thereby, the first driving member 3312 can drive the first rotating seat 3314 to rotate; similarly, when the first driving member 3312 is in the second position, the second tooth portion 3318 is engaged with the tooth portion at the end of the second rotating seat 3315, thereby, the first driving member 3312 can drive the second rotating seat 3315 to rotate.

[0063] Specifically, when the clamping mechanism 300 needs to clamp the ground or a tree branch, the first driving member 3312 is in the first position, and the first tooth portion 3317 of the transmission member 3316 engages with the holding portion at the end of the first rotating seat 3314. Thus, the first driving member 3312 drives the first rotating seat 3314 to rotate, and the first rotating seat 3314 receives the traction rope 332, thereby pulling the clamping jaw 322 to rotate relative to the ground or tree branch. When the extension arm 310 needs to be retracted, the second driving member 3313 drives the first driving member 3312 to slide from the first position to the second position, and the second tooth portion 3318 of the transmission member 3316 engages with the holding portion at the end of the second rotating seat 3315. Thus, the second driving member 3313 drives the second rotating seat 3315 to rotate, and the second rotating seat 3315 receives the extension arm 310, causing the extension arm 310 to be retracted onto the second rotating seat 3315.

[0064] Furthermore, the drive mechanism 330 includes two guide wheels 333, which are rotatably mounted on the mounting seat 3311. The circumferential surfaces of the two guide wheels 333 are spaced apart to form a gap, and the extension arm 310 is inserted into the guide gap between the two guide wheels 333. With this arrangement, the guide wheels 333 guide the extension arm 310 when the extension arm 310 is extended from the mounting seat 3311 or when it is stored in the mounting seat 3311, thereby allowing the extension arm 310 to be smoothly extended from the mounting seat 3311 or stored in the mounting seat 3311.

[0065] In some embodiments, reference Figures 6 to 8 The extension arm 310 includes a plurality of extension tubes 311 and a plurality of reinforcement components 312 , and each reinforcement component 312 is connected between adjacent extension tubes 311 , so that the extension arm 310 can be stably in an extended state.

[0066] Specifically, the reinforcement assembly 312 includes a circular portion 313 and a spring 314. The circular portion 313 is connected between adjacent extension tubes 311. Each circular portion 313 is formed by hingedly connecting two semi-circular portions 3131. A first connecting portion 3132 is provided on the inner side of one semi-circular portion 3131, and a second connecting portion 3133 is provided on the inner side of the other semi-circular portion 3131. The first connecting portion 3132 and the second connecting portion 3133 are hingedly connected. For example, the end of the first connecting portion 3132 is provided with an arcuate groove, and the end of the second connecting portion 3133 is provided with a spherical movable portion. The spherical movable portion is embedded in the arcuate groove, thereby hingedly connecting the first connecting portion 3132 and the second connecting portion 3133. The spring 314 is sleeved over the first connecting portion 3132 and the second connecting portion 3133 to keep the first connecting portion 3132 and the second connecting portion 3133 in a straight state, thereby forming the two semi-circular portions 3131 in a ring-shaped configuration.

[0067] It can be understood that when the extension arm 310 is retracted onto the second rotating base 3315, the two semi-annular portions 3131 are roughly folded together, and the first connecting portion 3132 and the second connecting portion 3133 are roughly folded together, thereby ensuring that the extension arm 310 can be retracted onto the second rotating base 3315. When the extension arm 310 is extended, the spring 314 straightens the first connecting portion 3132 and the second connecting portion 3133, thereby causing the two semi-annular portions 3131 to form an annular configuration, thereby maintaining the extension arm 310 in the straightened state.

[0068] The technical means disclosed in the solutions of the present invention are not limited to those disclosed in the above-mentioned embodiments, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above-mentioned technical features. It should be noted that those skilled in the art may make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of the present invention, and such improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An all-terrain drone, characterized in that: include: The drone itself; The supporting mechanism includes an air source and an air bag connected to each other, wherein the air source is provided on the drone body, and the air bag is provided on the bottom of the drone body and is arranged in a tree-branch shape when inflated; The drone further includes a clamping mechanism, which is provided on the drone body and is used to clamp the drone on a tree branch or on the ground when landing; The clamping mechanism comprises: an extension arm connected to the drone body; A clamping jaw assembly, comprising a clamping jaw seat, a clamping jaw, and an elastic member, wherein the clamping jaw seat is connected to the extension arm, the clamping jaw is rotatably disposed on the clamping jaw seat, and the elastic member is used to enable the clamping jaw to switch from a clamping state to an extended state; A drive mechanism includes a drive module and a traction rope, wherein the drive module is provided on the drone body, one end of the traction rope is connected to the clamping claw, and the other end is connected to the drive module, and the drive module pulls the clamping claw through the traction rope to switch from the expanded state to the clamped state; The driving module includes: A mounting seat is provided on the drone body; a first driving member slidably disposed on the mounting seat to switch between a first position and a second position; a second driving member, disposed on the mounting seat, for driving the first driving member to switch between the first position and the second position; a first rotating seat, rotatably disposed on the mounting seat, for reeling in the traction rope; a second rotating seat, rotatably disposed on the mounting seat, for reeling the extension arm; Wherein, when the first driving member is in the first position, the first driving member is transmission-connected to the first rotating seat for driving the first rotating seat to rotate; when the first driving member is in the second position, the second driving member is transmission-connected to the second rotating seat for driving the second rotating seat to rotate.

2. The all-terrain drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The airbag includes a main rod and a slit portion that are connected to each other. The air source is connected to the main rod, and the slit portion is connected to the side of the main rod. The air source is used to inflate the main rod and the slit portion.

3. The all-terrain drone according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are multiple airbags, and the main rods of the airbags are relatively deployed downward.

4. The all-terrain drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The all-terrain drone further includes a detection module, which is disposed at the bottom of the drone body and is used to detect whether the drone has fallen onto a tree branch or onto the water surface; When the detection module detects that the drone body has landed on a tree branch or on the water surface, the air source inflates the airbag to enable the drone to land on the tree branch or on the water surface.

5. The all-terrain drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extension arm can be automatically unfolded or folded and arranged on the drone body.

6. The all-terrain drone according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving mechanism further comprises two guide wheels rotatably arranged on the mounting seat, and the extension arm is arranged through a gap between the two guide wheels.

7. The all-terrain drone according to claim 6, characterized in that: The extension arm includes a plurality of extension tubes and a plurality of reinforcement components, and each reinforcement component is connected between adjacent extension tubes; Wherein, the reinforcement component includes: An annular portion connected between adjacent extension tubes, each annular portion being hingedly connected by two half annular portions; A spring, a first connecting portion is provided on the inner side of one of the semi-ring portions, a second connecting portion is provided on the inner side of the other semi-ring portion, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are hingedly connected, and the spring is sleeved on the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion so that the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are in a straight state.

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