Folding-wing unmanned aerial vehicle aerial cluster launching device

Abstract

The invention discloses a folding wing unmanned aerial vehicle aerial cluster throwing device, and belongs to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle throwing devices.The folding wing unmanned aerial vehicle aerial cluster throwing device comprises a carrier, a load assembly, a fixing frame, a rotating frame, a rotating driving assembly and a locking assembly, a first throwing opening is formed in the bottom of the carrier, and the load assembly comprises a throwing cylinder and a brake parachute which are connected; the throwing barrel is used for loading and launching the folding wing unmanned aerial vehicle, the fixing frame is installed in the carrier, a second throwing opening is formed in the bottom of the fixing frame, the rotating frame is rotationally connected into the fixing frame, and a plurality of third containing cavities used for loading the load assemblies are formed in the rotating frame around the axis of the rotating frame in an annular array mode. The rotating driving assembly is used for driving the rotating frame to rotate so that the open end of the third containing cavity can face the second throwing opening, and the locking assembly is used for opening or closing the second throwing opening. The problems of short voyage, limited air launching quantity and the like of the folding-wing unmanned aerial vehicle can be effectively solved, and the purpose that the folding-wing unmanned aerial vehicle cluster remotely reconnaissance or strikes ground targets is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle delivery devices, and in particular to an aerial cluster delivery device for unmanned aerial vehicles with folding wings. Background Art

[0002] With the development of autonomous and networked communication technology of drones, the combat application mode of drones is also constantly developing, making drones play an increasingly important role in war. Due to the limitations of detection capabilities, weapon load and other factors, it is difficult for a single drone to complete complex combat missions. The use of multiple drones in a coordinated manner, through communication, information sharing between drones, expands the perception of environmental situation, realizes collaborative task allocation, collaborative search, reconnaissance and attack, and can effectively improve the survivability and overall combat effectiveness of drones. The existing folding-wing drone cluster delivery method, such as mounting a launch device under the wing of the carrier aircraft, has a great impact on the center of gravity change and aerodynamic characteristics of the carrier aircraft during launch, affecting the safety of the carrier aircraft, and the number of folding wings launched in the air is limited. Summary of the invention

[0003] 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 aerial cluster delivery device for folding-wing UAVs, in which the delivery mechanism is built into the middle of the belly of the carrier aircraft, and the folding-wing UAVs can be clustered and densely launched in the air, with little impact on the change of the center of gravity and aerodynamic characteristics of the carrier aircraft during launch, which can effectively solve the problems of short range of folding-wing UAVs, limited number of aerial launches, high launch costs, and easy detection by ground launches, and achieve the purpose of long-distance reconnaissance or attack on ground targets by folding-wing UAV clusters.

[0004] A folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0005] A carrier, wherein a first accommodating cavity is disposed in the carrier, and a first delivery port is disposed at the bottom of the carrier;

[0006] A payload assembly, comprising a delivery tube and a deceleration parachute connected to each other, wherein the delivery tube is used to load and launch a folding-wing UAV;

[0007] A fixing frame installed in the first accommodating cavity, a second accommodating cavity is arranged in the fixing frame, a second delivery port is arranged at the bottom of the fixing frame, and the second delivery port faces the first delivery port;

[0008] A rotating frame, rotatably connected in the second accommodating cavity, wherein a plurality of third accommodating cavities for loading the load assembly are arranged in a circular array around the axis of the rotating frame, and one end of the third accommodating cavity away from the axis of the rotating frame is open;

[0009] A rotation driving assembly is installed on the fixing frame. The rotation driving assembly is in transmission connection with the rotating frame, and the rotation driving assembly is used to drive the rotating frame to rotate so that the open end of the third accommodating cavity faces the second feeding port;

[0010] A locking assembly is installed on the fixing frame, and the locking assembly is used to open or close the second feeding port.

[0011] A folding-wing UAV air cluster delivery device according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0012] The carrier aircraft flies to a high altitude at a predetermined location. The rotation driving assembly drives the rotating frame to rotate, so that the open end of a third accommodating cavity faces the second feeding port. The locking assembly opens the second feeding port, and the load assembly falls out from the second feeding port and the first feeding port. After self-stabilization by a deceleration parachute, the folding-wing UAV is launched towards the target below. The wings of the folding-wing UAV quickly recover from the folded state to the flight state. The folding-wing UAV uses the carrier aircraft as a communication relay station in the air and interacts with the ground station through line-of-sight communication, satellite communication, etc., so as to realize the cluster formation flight of the folding-wing UAV. The delivery device is built into the middle of the belly of the carrier aircraft, and can store and densely launch folding-wing UAVs in the air. When launching the folding-wing UAV, the influence on the center of gravity change and aerodynamic characteristics of the carrier aircraft is small, which can effectively solve the problems of short range of folding-wing UAVs, limited number of air launches, high launch cost, and easy detection of ground launches, and achieve the purpose of long-distance reconnaissance or ground target strike of the folding-wing UAV cluster.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a fourth accommodating cavity with an open end is provided in the delivery tube for loading the folding-wing UAV. The deceleration parachute is arranged at the other end of the delivery tube, and a locking and releasing assembly for locking or launching the folding-wing UAV is arranged in the fourth accommodating cavity.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking assembly includes a locking member and a locking driving assembly. The locking driving assembly is installed on the fixing frame. One end of the locking member is hinged on the fixing frame near the second feeding port. The locking member is in transmission connection with the locking driving assembly, and the locking driving assembly is used to drive the locking member to rotate so that the locking member opens or closes the second feeding port.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rotating frame includes a rotating member and a plurality of isolating members. The rotating member is rotatably connected to the fixing frame. The rotating member is in transmission connection with the rotation driving assembly. The plurality of isolating members are annularly arrayed around the axis of the rotating member and connected to the rotating member, and the space between two adjacent isolating members forms the third accommodating cavity.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the length direction of the load component is consistent with the axial direction of the rotating frame. The isolating member includes a partition board, the length direction of the partition board is consistent with the axial direction of the rotating frame, and the distance between two adjacent partition boards gradually increases in the direction away from the axis of the rotating frame.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rotating member includes a first turntable and a second turntable. The first turntable and the second turntable are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the rotating frame. A plurality of first slots are arranged in a circumferential array around the axial direction of the first turntable on the first turntable, and a plurality of second slots are arranged in a circumferential array around the axial direction of the second turntable on the second turntable. The first slots and the second slots are used for inserting the isolating member.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing frame includes a first baffle, a second baffle, a connecting rod and a limiting member. The first baffle and the second baffle are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the rotating frame. The connecting rod is connected between the first baffle and the second baffle. The limiting member is located between the first baffle and the second baffle. The connecting rod connects the limiting member. The limiting member is wrapped and connected to the outside of the rotating frame. The second discharge port is located at the lower end of the limiting member.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a loading port for loading the load component into the third accommodating cavity is arranged above the first baffle, and a cover plate is arranged on the loading port in an openable manner.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device further includes an installation platform. A plurality of the fixing frames are installed on the installation platform. A plurality of third discharge ports are arranged on the installation platform. The third discharge ports are arranged corresponding to the second discharge ports. A plurality of the third discharge ports face the first discharge port. A plurality of track wheels are arranged below the installation platform. A guide rail for slidably connecting the track wheels is arranged in the first accommodating cavity.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a limiting column is arranged at the front end of the guide rail. A first vertical plate is arranged in the first accommodating cavity near the tail end of the guide rail. A second vertical plate is arranged below the installation platform. A first connection hole for inserting a pin is arranged on the first vertical plate. A second connection hole for inserting a pin is arranged on the second vertical plate. The first vertical plate and the second vertical plate are connected by a pin.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description. Description of the Drawings

[0023] The following further describes the present invention with reference to the drawings and embodiments, where:

[0024] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device of the embodiment of the present invention delivering folding-wing UAVs;

[0025] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structures of the payload assembly, the fixing frame, and the rotation driving assembly in the folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device of the embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structures of the fixing frame, the rotating frame, and the locking assembly in the folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device of the embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 is Figure 3 an enlarged view of A in;

[0028] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the locking assembly in the folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device of the embodiment of the present invention opening the second delivery port;

[0029] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first turntable in the folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device of the embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first baffle in the folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device of the embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device of the embodiment of the present invention after removing the carrier aircraft;

[0032] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the installation platform in the folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device of the embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Reference numerals in the drawings:

[0034] 100, carrier aircraft; 110, guide rail; 120, first vertical plate;

[0035] 200, payload assembly; 210, delivery tube; 220, deceleration parachute;

[0036] 300, fixing frame; 310, first baffle; 311, loading port; 312, cover plate; 320, second baffle; 330, connecting rod; 340, limiting member; 341, second delivery port;

[0037] 400, rotating frame; 410, rotating member; 411, first turntable; 4111, first slot; 412, second turntable; 420, separating member; 421, third accommodating cavity;

[0038] 500, Rotating drive assembly;

[0039] 600, Locking assembly; 610, Locking member; 611, Waist-shaped hole; 620, Locking drive assembly; 630, Drive disk; 631, Drive rod;

[0040] 700, Installation platform; 710, Third discharge port; 720, Track wheel; 730, Second vertical plate;

[0041] 800, Folding-wing drone. Detailed implementation manners

[0042] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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 thus should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", and "couple" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3According to an embodiment of the present invention, a folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device includes a carrier 100, a payload assembly 200, a fixing frame 300, a rotating frame 400, a rotation drive assembly 500, and a locking assembly 600. A first accommodating cavity is provided in the carrier 100, and a first delivery port is provided at the bottom of the carrier 100. The payload assembly 200 includes a delivery tube 210 and a deceleration parachute 220 connected to each other, and the delivery tube 210 is used to load and launch the folding-wing UAV 800. Figure 5 The fixed frame 300 is installed in the first accommodating chamber, the fixed frame 300 is provided with a second accommodating chamber, the bottom of the fixed frame 300 is provided with a second delivery port 341, and the second delivery port 341 faces the first delivery port. The rotating frame 400 is rotatably connected in the second accommodating chamber, and a plurality of third accommodating chambers 421 are provided in a circular array around the axis of the rotating frame 400 on the rotating frame 400. The third accommodating chamber 421 is used to load the load assembly 200, and one end of the third accommodating chamber 421 away from the axis of the rotating frame 400 is open. The rotation drive assembly 500 is installed on the fixed frame 300, and the rotation drive assembly 500 can be a driving motor. The rotation drive assembly 500 is transmission-connected with the rotating frame 400, and the rotation drive assembly 500 is used to drive the rotating frame 400 to rotate, thereby making the open end of the third accommodating chamber 421 face the second delivery port 341, so that the load assembly 200 in the third accommodating chamber 421 can fall out from the second delivery port 341. The locking assembly 600 is installed on the fixing frame 300 , and the locking assembly 600 is used to open or close the second delivery port 341 .

[0046] The carrier aircraft 100 flies to a predetermined altitude, and the rotating drive assembly 500 drives the rotating frame 400 to rotate, so that the open end of the third accommodating cavity 421 faces the second delivery port 341, and the locking assembly 600 opens the second delivery port 341, and the load assembly 200 falls out from the second delivery port 341 and the first delivery port. The load assembly 200 stabilizes itself through the deceleration parachute 220 and launches the folding-wing UAV 800 to the target below. The wings of the folding-wing UAV 800 quickly recover from the folded state to the flight state. The folding-wing UAV 800 uses the carrier aircraft 100 as a communication relay station in the air, and interacts with the ground station through line-of-sight communication, satellite communication, etc., so as to realize the cluster formation flight of the folding-wing UAV 800. The launching device is built into the middle part of the belly of the carrier aircraft 100, and can perform cluster storage and intensive launch of the folding-wing UAVs 800 in the air. When launching the folding-wing UAVs 800, the change of the center of gravity and the aerodynamic characteristics of the carrier aircraft 100 are less affected, which can effectively solve the problems of the short range of the folding-wing UAVs 800, the limited number of air launches, the high launch cost and the easy detection of ground launches, so as to achieve the purpose of long-distance reconnaissance or attack of ground targets by the cluster of folding-wing UAVs 800.

[0047] When performing the delivery mission, first, the belly hatch of the carrier aircraft 100 needs to be opened. Then, the carrier aircraft 100 sends a delivery instruction, and the locking assembly 600 opens the second delivery port 341. Under the action of gravity, the first load assembly 200 is delivered. The carrier aircraft 100 gives another delivery instruction, and the rotating drive assembly 500 drives the rotating frame 400 to rotate by a preset angle to complete the delivery of the second load assembly 200. According to the mission requirements, the delivery of the remaining load assemblies 200 is completed. After all the load assemblies 200 are delivered, the locking assembly 600 closes the second delivery port 341.

[0048] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , a fourth accommodation cavity is provided in the delivery tube 210. One end of the fourth accommodation cavity is open, and the fourth accommodation cavity is used to load the folding-wing unmanned aerial vehicle 800. The deceleration parachute 220 is arranged at the other end of the delivery tube 210. A locking and releasing assembly is provided in the fourth accommodation cavity, and the locking and releasing assembly is used to lock or launch the folding-wing unmanned aerial vehicle 800. The locking and releasing assembly can be a snap-locking structure or a spring-locking structure. The folding-wing unmanned aerial vehicle 800 is provided with an optoelectronic seeker and an airborne data link. By accurately measuring the relative position and motion parameters between the target and the unmanned aerial vehicle, the optoelectronic seeker can calculate the flight trajectory deviation and give an instruction to eliminate the deviation, so as to guide the unmanned aerial vehicle to accurately attack the target. The airborne data link is used for wireless communication links for instruction interaction and information transmission between the folding-wing unmanned aerial vehicle 800 and the carrier aircraft 100 according to the agreed communication protocol and information transmission method. After the load assembly 200 is delivered from the carrier aircraft 100, the delivery tube 210 opens the deceleration parachute 220 in the air according to the control instruction, and after adjusting the attitude, releases the folding-wing unmanned aerial vehicle 800.

[0049] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the locking assembly 600 includes a locking member 610 and a locking drive assembly 620. The locking drive assembly 620 is installed on the fixed frame 300. One end of the locking member 610 is hinged to the fixed frame 300 near the second delivery port 341. The locking member 610 is in transmission connection with the locking drive assembly 620. The locking drive assembly 620 is used to drive the locking member 610 to rotate, so as to open or close the second delivery port 341. A waist-shaped hole 611 is provided on the locking member 610. The locking drive assembly 620 can be a drive motor or a servo. The output end of the locking drive assembly 620 is connected with a drive disk 630. A drive rod 631 is protrudingly arranged at the eccentric position of the drive disk 630, and the drive rod 631 extends into the waist-shaped hole 611. The locking drive assembly 620 drives the drive disk 630 to rotate, and the drive rod 631 slides in the waist-shaped hole to drive the locking member 610 to rotate.

[0050] The locking component 600 has a locked state and an unlocked state. When the locking component 600 is in the locked state, one end of the locking member 610 is hinged to the fixing frame 300 near the second discharge opening 341. The middle part of the locking member 610 blocks the second discharge opening 341, and the other end of the locking member 610 is lapped on the fixing frame 300 near the second discharge opening 341. When the locking component 600 is in the open state, the other end of the locking member 610 is away from the second discharge opening 341, and the second discharge opening 341 is exposed, thus facilitating the payload component 200 to fall out and be discharged.

[0051] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 6 , the rotating frame 400 includes a rotating member 410 and a plurality of partition members 420. The rotating member 410 is rotatably connected to the fixing frame 300. The rotating member 410 is in transmission connection with the rotation driving assembly 500. A bearing is connected between the rotating member 410 and the fixing frame 300, making the rotation of the rotating member 410 smoother. The plurality of partition members 420 are annularly arrayed around the axis of the rotating member 410 and connected to the rotating member 410. The space between two adjacent partition members 420 forms a third accommodating cavity 421. The rotation driving assembly 500 drives the rotating member 410 to rotate, and then drives the plurality of partition members 420 to rotate, so that the open end of the third accommodating cavity 421 faces the second discharge opening 341, facilitating the payload component 200 to fall out and be discharged from the second discharge opening 341.

[0052] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 5 , the length direction of the payload component 200 is consistent with the axial direction of the rotating frame 400. The partition member 420 includes a partition plate. The length direction of the partition plate is consistent with the axial direction of the rotating frame 400. The distance between two adjacent partition plates gradually increases in the direction away from the axis of the rotating frame 400. The payload component 200 is horizontally loaded on the rotating frame 400. The partition plates are horizontally arranged, and the supporting force of the partition plates on the payload component 200 is stable. Two adjacent partition plates gradually open along the opening direction, facilitating the payload component 200 to smoothly fall out and be discharged between two adjacent partition plates.

[0053] In some embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 6 , the rotating member 410 includes a first turntable 411 and a second turntable 412. The first turntable 411 and the second turntable 412 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the rotating frame 400. A plurality of first slots 4111 are annularly arrayed around the axial direction of the first turntable 411 on the first turntable 411. A plurality of second slots are annularly arrayed around the axial direction of the second turntable 412 on the second turntable 412. The first slots 4111 and the second slots are used for inserting the partition members 420.

[0054] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 7 , the fixing frame 300 includes a first baffle 310, a second baffle 320, a connecting rod 330 and a limiting member 340. The first baffle 310 and the second baffle 320 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the rotating frame 400, and the rotating frame 400 is located between the first baffle 310 and the second baffle 320. The connecting rod 330 is connected between the first baffle 310 and the second baffle 320, the limiting member 340 is located between the first baffle 310 and the second baffle 320, the connecting rod 330 is connected to the limiting member 340, the limiting member 340 is wrapped and connected to the outside of the rotating frame 400, and the second feeding port 341 is located at the lower end of the limiting member 340. The connecting rod 330 connects the first baffle 310, the second baffle 320 and the limiting member 340 into a stable frame body. The first baffle 310 and the second baffle 320 can limit the load assembly 200 on the rotating frame 400 from axially disengaging along the rotating frame 400, and the limiting member 340 can limit the load assembly 200 on the rotating frame 400 from radially disengaging along the rotating frame 400, so that the load assembly 200 can be stably loaded in the third accommodating cavity 421.

[0055] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 , a loading port 311 is provided on the fixing frame 300. The loading port 311 is used to load the load assembly 200 into the third accommodating cavity 421, and a cover plate 312 is provided on the loading port 311 in an openable manner. The loading direction of the load assembly 200 is consistent with the axial direction of the rotating frame 400. Remove the cover plate 312, load the load assembly 200 into the third accommodating cavity 421, and the rotation driving assembly 500 drives the rotating frame 400 to rotate, and 8 load assemblies 200 are loaded in sequence.

[0056] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 , the folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device further includes a mounting platform 700, and a plurality of fixing frames 300 are mounted on the mounting platform 700. A plurality of third delivery ports 710 are provided on the mounting platform 700. The third delivery ports 710 are arranged corresponding to the second delivery ports 341, and a plurality of third delivery ports 710 face the first delivery port. A plurality of track wheels 720 are provided below the mounting platform 700, and a guide rail 110 is provided in the first accommodating cavity. The track wheels 720 are slidably connected in the guide rail 110.

[0057] The guide rail 110 is adapted to the track wheels 720 on the mounting platform 700, and a guide rail 110 adapted to the track wheels 720 on the mounting platform 700 is also provided on the electric lift truck. Adjust the height of the electric lift truck to align the guide rail 110 on the lift truck and the guide rail 110 on the carrier aircraft 100, and push the mounting platform 700 onto the carrier aircraft 100.

[0058] According to the structural characteristics of the fuselage of the carrier aircraft 100, the size of the cargo hold inside the fuselage is not less than 4m in length × 1m in width × 1.1m in height. Four release hatches with a size of 1.5 × 0.4m are opened on the belly of the aircraft, and a hatch with a size of 0.95 × 1.03m is left at the tail. The selected outer contour size of the load assembly 200 is φ124 × 1050mm. The design selects the form of horizontal gravity release. One release mechanism is set at each release hatch of the carrier aircraft 100, and the turntable conveyor is used to sequentially unlock and release the load assembly 200 to complete the design of the release plan.

[0059] The installation platform 700 undertakes the functions of installation support and transfer in the system. The load-bearing frame is spliced with 40-series aluminum alloy profiles. Two rows of five pairs of guide rail 110 pulleys (rail wheels 720) are installed at the bottom with screws for movement inside the fuselage cabin of the carrier aircraft 100, and high-strength multi-layer laminates are installed and fixed on the frame with screws. There are installation and fixing holes on the platform for fixing four groups of release mechanisms. The installation platform 700 is pushed into the cabin through the upper guide rail 110 on the fuselage and fixed at the release position.

[0060] In some embodiments, involved Figure 1 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9 , a limiting post is provided at the front end of the guide rail 110, a first vertical plate 120 is provided near the tail end of the guide rail 110 in the first accommodation cavity, and a second vertical plate 730 is provided below the installation platform 700. A first connection hole for the insertion pin to pass through is provided on the first vertical plate 120, and a second connection hole for the insertion pin to pass through is provided on the second vertical plate 730. The first vertical plate 120 and the second vertical plate 730 are connected by an insertion pin. There is a limiting post at the front end of the guide rail 110, and the first vertical plate 120 and the second vertical plate 730 are locked by a self-locking quick insertion pin at the rear end to ensure the stable attitude of the carrier aircraft 100 during flight. After the platform is fixed on the carrier aircraft 100, the four release windows on the platform correspond one by one to the belly release openings of the aircraft. The movable installation platform 700 has the characteristics of simple and reliable structure, low economic cost, and convenient installation and use.

[0061] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0062] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device, characterized in that: include: A carrier, wherein a first accommodating cavity is disposed in the carrier, and a first delivery port is disposed at the bottom of the carrier; A payload assembly, comprising a delivery tube and a deceleration parachute connected to each other, wherein the delivery tube is used to load and launch a folding-wing UAV; A fixing frame installed in the first accommodating cavity, a second accommodating cavity is arranged in the fixing frame, a second delivery port is arranged at the bottom of the fixing frame, and the second delivery port faces the first delivery port; A rotating frame, rotatably connected in the second accommodating cavity, wherein a plurality of third accommodating cavities for loading the load assembly are arranged in a circular array around the axis of the rotating frame, and one end of the third accommodating cavity away from the axis of the rotating frame is open; A rotation drive assembly is mounted on the fixed frame, the rotation drive assembly is in transmission connection with the rotating frame, and the rotation drive assembly is used to drive the rotating frame to rotate so that the open end of the third accommodating cavity faces the second delivery port; A locking assembly is mounted on the fixing frame, and the locking assembly is used to open or close the second delivery port.

2. The folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fourth accommodating chamber with one end open and used for loading a folding-wing UAV is provided in the delivery tube, the deceleration parachute is provided at the other end of the delivery tube, and a locking and releasing assembly for locking or launching the folding-wing UAV is provided in the fourth accommodating chamber.

3. The folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a locking member and a locking drive assembly, the locking drive assembly is mounted on the fixing frame, one end of the locking member is hinged on the fixing frame near the second delivery port, the locking member is transmission-connected to the locking drive assembly, and the locking drive assembly is used to drive the locking member to rotate so that the locking member opens or closes the second delivery port.

4. The folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating frame includes a rotating member and a plurality of isolating members, the rotating member is rotatably connected to the fixed frame, the rotating member is transmission-connected to the rotating drive assembly, a plurality of isolating members are connected to the rotating member in a circular array around the axis of the rotating member, and the space between two adjacent isolating members forms the third accommodating chamber.

5. The folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The length direction of the load assembly is consistent with the axial direction of the rotating frame. The isolation member includes a partition. The length direction of the partition is consistent with the axial direction of the rotating frame. The distance between two adjacent partitions gradually increases in a direction away from the axis of the rotating frame.

6. The folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating member includes a first turntable and a second turntable, the first turntable and the second turntable are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the rotating frame, a plurality of first slots are arranged on the first turntable in an axial ring array around the first turntable, and a plurality of second slots are arranged on the second turntable in an axial ring array around the second turntable, and the first slots and the second slots are used for the isolation member to be plugged in.

7. The folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed frame includes a first baffle, a second baffle, a connecting rod and a limit piece, the first baffle and the second baffle are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the rotating frame, the connecting rod is connected between the first baffle and the second baffle, the limit piece is located between the first baffle and the second baffle, the connecting rod is connected to the limit piece, the limit piece is wrapped and connected to the outside of the rotating frame, and the second delivery port is located at the lower end of the limit piece.

8. The aerial cluster delivery device of folding-wing UAVs according to claim 7, characterized in that: A loading port for loading the load assembly into the third accommodating cavity is disposed above the first baffle, and an openable cover is disposed on the loading port.

9. The folding-wing UAV aerial cluster delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an installation platform, multiple fixing frames are installed on the installation platform, multiple third delivery ports are arranged on the installation platform, the third delivery ports are arranged corresponding to the second delivery port, multiple third delivery ports face the first delivery port, multiple track wheels are arranged under the installation platform, and a guide rail for the track wheel to be slidably connected is arranged in the first accommodating cavity.

10. The aerial cluster delivery device of folding-wing UAVs according to claim 9, characterized in that: A limiting column is provided at the front end of the guide rail, a first vertical plate is provided in the first accommodating cavity near the rear end of the guide rail, a second vertical plate is provided under the mounting platform, a first connecting hole for a plug to pass through is provided on the first vertical plate, a second connecting hole for a plug to pass through is provided on the second vertical plate, and the first vertical plate and the second vertical plate are connected by a plug.

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