A UAV debugging platform

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and more particularly relates to a UAV debugging platform, comprising a support layer and a fixing layer. The support layer includes support fillets, a spirit level, support legs, a connecting lock, an upper connecting lock, a support rod, a support frame, and a connecting port; the fixing layer includes a spring, a fixing lock, a sliding circle, and a spherical table. The support layer of the present invention can secure a larger multi-rotor UAV and adjust the UAV's pitch and roll motion. A spirit level is mounted on the upper surface of the support frame, facilitating real-time monitoring of the stability of the debugging process. The debugging process is safe and reliable, and the platform can also be used to debug UAVs of various configurations, such as unmanned boats and amphibious UAVs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular relates to a UAV debugging platform. Background Art

[0002] Drones have played a crucial role in the development of modern society. During a drone's mission, stable flight is crucial for successful completion. Therefore, flight testing during the development of drones is crucial.

[0003] According to the "Interim Regulations on the Management of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flights," small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) must have an empty weight of no more than 15 kg and a maximum takeoff weight of no more than 25 kg. Medium-sized UAVs are defined as those with a maximum takeoff weight of no more than 150 kg, excluding micro, light, and small UAVs. Furthermore, the wheelbase of a multirotor UAV is a crucial parameter for multirotor UAVs, typically defined as the diameter of the circumscribed circle enclosed by the motor shafts. Therefore, small and medium-sized multirotor UAVs with a wheelbase exceeding 1 meter present significant risks and difficulties during commissioning and testing due to their large size and relatively high takeoff weight. Existing UAV commissioning platforms are typically only capable of commissioning micro and light UAVs, making these larger multirotor UAVs difficult to commission using existing platforms. For example, a drone debugging platform (patent application number 201720455360.X) and a quad-rotor drone debugging platform (patent application number 202010587323.0) can usually only debug some micro and light drones. Debugging larger drones will pose safety risks and the debugging effect may not be good.

[0004] At present, for small and medium-sized multi-rotor drones with a wheelbase of more than 1 meter, the mechanism design for debugging the drone is relatively unreasonable, the debugging process is difficult and dangerous, and the debugging effect may not be good. In order to solve the above problems, a drone debugging platform is proposed in this application. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A UAV debugging platform, comprising: a supporting layer and a fixed layer, the supporting layer comprising: supporting fillets, a spirit level, supporting legs, a connecting lock, an upper connecting lock, a supporting rod, a supporting frame and a connecting port, the four corners of the supporting layer are installed with supporting fillets, and the supporting layer is installed inside the supporting layer; the edge of the upper surface of the supporting frame is installed with a spirit level, the upper connecting lock is installed on the two opposite side surfaces of the outside of the supporting layer, the supporting legs are installed on the side surfaces of the outside of the supporting layer, the supporting rod is installed inside the supporting frame, and the connecting port is installed at the center position of the lower surface of the supporting layer; the fixed layer comprises: a spring, a fixing lock, a sliding circle and a spherical table, the four corners of the upper surface of the fixed layer are installed with springs, the two opposite side surfaces of the outside of the fixed layer are installed with fixing locks, the center position of the fixed layer is installed with the spherical table, and the sliding circle is installed on the upper part of the spherical table.

[0006] Preferably, the fixing layer is fixedly installed on the ground and kept horizontal.

[0007] Preferably, the sliding circle is in the shape of a sphere and is installed in the spherical table. The lower surface of the connecting port is a smooth concave surface and can slide freely on the upper surface of the sliding circle.

[0008] Preferably, the spring is directly below the supporting fillet, and the supporting fillet will press the spring when it swings downward; by adjusting the length of the spring and the height of the spherical table, the swing amplitude of the supporting layer during the debugging process can be adjusted.

[0009] Preferably, the upper connecting lock and the fixed lock correspond one to one, and the two are connected by the connecting lock; the connecting lock can be a circular or rectangular structure, and the outer structure of the locking and connecting parts of the connecting lock, the upper connecting lock and the fixed lock is relatively large; the connecting lock connects the upper connecting lock and the fixed lock, and since the outer structure of the locking and connecting parts of these three parts is relatively large, after these three parts are connected, the upper connecting lock will not be completely fixed, and the connecting lock can be moved within a certain range, thereby allowing the supporting layer to move freely within a certain range.

[0010] Preferably, the upper part of the support leg is installed in the middle position of each side surface of the outside of the support layer, the lower part of the support leg is higher than the lower surface of the fixed layer, and the lower part of the support leg is larger than the upper part; the support leg can swing freely, and when the support layer swings, the support leg can eventually be perpendicular to the lower surface of the fixed layer.

[0011] Preferably, the upper surface of the support frame inside the support layer and parallel to the support rod has a concave surface, and the concave surface is flush with the upper end of the curved surface of the support rod, which is convenient for fixing the drone.

[0012] Preferably, the upper surface of the support layer can also be fixed with a water pool, in which the movement of the water-air drone in the water can be observed; the movement of the unmanned boat can also be debugged and observed in the water pool.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. The support layer of the present invention can fix a larger multi-rotor drone, and can adjust the pitch and roll motion of the drone. The support layer and the fixed layer have locking and connecting devices, and the swing amplitude of the support layer is limited, making the debugging process safer.

[0015] 2. The present invention has a level installed on the upper surface of the support frame, which is convenient for real-time observation of the stability of the UAV flight during the debugging process.

[0016] 3. The present invention can also be applied to a variety of debugging scenarios, such as amphibious drones and unmanned ships. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the implementation cases of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the implementation. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 A perspective view of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is an axial view of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a top view of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a bottom view of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a front view of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 It is a side view of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 A sectional view of a side view of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 8 A perspective view of a schematic structural diagram of a debugging drone according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 9 This is an axial view of the structural schematic diagram of the debugging drone of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 10 A side view of a schematic structural diagram of the pitching motion of a UAV according to the present invention;

[0028] Figure 11 This is a rear view of the schematic structural diagram of the pitching motion of the UAV according to the present invention;

[0029] Figure 12 A side view of a schematic diagram of the structure of the roll motion debugging method for a UAV according to the present invention;

[0030] Figure 13 This is a rear view of the schematic structural diagram of the present invention for debugging the rolling motion of a UAV;

[0031] Figure 14 It is an axial view of the overall structure of the upper installation pool of the present invention.

[0032] Explanation of the accompanying reference numerals: 1. Support layer; 101. Support fillet; 102. Level; 103. Support leg; 104. Connecting lock; 105. Upper connecting lock; 106. Support rod; 107. Support frame; 108. Connecting port; 2. Fixed layer; 201. Spring; 202. Fixed lock; 203. Sliding circle; 204. Ball table. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] See also Figures 1 to 14 The present invention provides a technical solution: a UAV debugging platform, comprising: a support layer 1 and a fixed layer 2, the support layer 1 comprising: a support fillet 101, a level 102, a support leg 103, a connection lock 104, an upper connection lock 105, a support rod 106, a support frame 107 and a connection port 108, the four corners of the support layer 1 are equipped with support fillets 101, the support frame 107 is installed inside the support layer 1; the edge of the upper surface of the support frame 107 is equipped with a level 102, and the upper connection lock 105 is installed on the two opposite sides of the support layer 1. 5. Support legs 103 are installed on the outer side of the support layer 1, support rods 106 are installed inside the support frame 107, and a connecting port 108 is installed at the center of the lower surface of the support layer 1; the fixed layer 2 includes: a spring 201, a fixed lock 202, a sliding circle 203 and a spherical table 204, springs 201 are installed at the four corners of the upper surface of the fixed layer 2, fixed locks 202 are installed on the two opposite sides of the outer side of the fixed layer 2, a spherical table 204 is installed at the center of the fixed layer 2, and a sliding circle 203 is installed on the upper part of the spherical table 204.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the fixed layer 2 is fixedly mounted on the ground and maintained horizontally. The upper connecting lock 105 and the fixed lock 202 correspond to each other one-to-one, and the two are connected by the connecting lock 104. The connecting lock 104 is a rectangular structure, and the connecting portion and locking structure of the connecting lock 104, the upper connecting lock 105, and the fixed lock 202 are relatively large. The connecting lock 104 connects the upper connecting lock 105 and the fixed lock 202. Due to the large outer structure of the locking and connecting portions of these three parts, the upper connecting lock 105 is not completely fixed. The connecting lock 105 can be moved within a certain range, thereby allowing the supporting layer 1 to move within a certain range and limiting the swing amplitude of the supporting layer 1. It should be noted that the connecting lock 104 in the figure is rectangular, connecting the upper connecting lock 105 and the fixed lock 202. It appears to be in a suspended state and does not come into contact with the upper connecting lock 105 and the fixed lock 202. There is no other supporting force that makes it in a suspended state. It is mainly to show that the connecting part of the connecting lock 104, the upper connecting lock 105 and the fixed lock 202 and the outer structure of the locking hole are larger, and to further illustrate that after the connecting lock 104, the upper connecting lock 105 and the fixed lock 202 are connected, the supporting layer 1 can only move within a certain range.

[0036] like Figure 7 As shown, the sliding circle 203 is spherical and installed in the spherical table 204; the lower surface of the connecting port 108 is a smooth concave surface, which can slide freely on the upper surface of the sliding circle 203.

[0037] The upper surface of the support frame 107 inside the support layer 1 and parallel to the support rod 106 has a concave surface, and the concave surface is flush with the upper end of the curved surface of the support rod 106, which is convenient for fixing the drone. Figure 8 and 9 As shown, the legs of the drone are fixed on the concave surface of the upper surface of the support frame 107 and the support rod 106.

[0038] Spring 201 is located directly below support fillet 101. When support fillet 101 swings downward, it presses against spring 201. By adjusting the length of spring 201 and the height of spherical platform 204, the swing range of support layer 1 during commissioning can be adjusted. Furthermore, support layer 1 and fixed layer 2, respectively, have upper connecting locks 105 and fixed locks 202, connected by connecting locks 104. This limits the swing range of support layer 1, making the commissioning process safer and more reliable.

[0039] The upper part of the support leg 103 is installed in the middle position of each side surface of the outside of the support layer 1, and the lower part of the support leg 103 is higher than the lower surface of the fixed layer 2, and the lower part of the support leg 103 is larger than the upper part; the support leg 103 can swing freely. When the support layer 1 swings, since the lower part of the support leg 103 is larger than the upper part, considering factors such as gravity, the support leg 103 can eventually be perpendicular to the lower surface of the fixed layer 2.

[0040] During the debugging process, when the UAV makes a pitch or roll motion, the support layer 1 makes a front and back left and right swing with its center on the sliding circle 203. Figure 10 and 11 As shown, when debugging the pitch motion of the drone, remove the support legs 103 on the front and rear sides and install the support legs 103 on the left and right sides so that the support layer 1 can swing forward and backward and limit its left and right swing; Figure 12 and 13 As shown, when debugging the drone's roll motion, the left and right support legs 103 are removed and the front and rear support legs 103 are installed, allowing the support layer 1 to swing left and right while limiting its forward and backward swing. If debugging the drone's yaw motion, after the pitch or roll motion is stabilized, all support legs 103 are removed and debugging is resumed. Due to the restrictive effects of the connecting lock 104, the upper connecting lock 105, and the fixed lock 202, the support layer 1 can only rotate within a certain range, preventing destructive collisions between devices due to uncontrolled debugging or errors.

[0041] like Figure 14 As shown, the upper surface of the support layer can also be used to fix a water pool, in which the movement of the water-air drone can be observed; the movement of the unmanned boat can also be debugged and observed in the water pool.

[0042] As described above, the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the preferred technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A UAV debugging platform, characterized in that: include: A support layer (1) and a fixed layer (2), wherein the support layer (1) comprises: a support fillet (101), a level (102), a support leg (103), a connection lock (104), an upper connection lock (105), a support rod (106), a support frame (107) and a connection port (108); the four corners of the support layer (1) are provided with support fillets (101); a support frame (107) is provided inside the support layer (1); a level (102) is provided on the edge of the upper surface of the support frame (107); upper connection locks (105) are provided on two opposite sides of the outside of the support layer (1); support legs (103) are provided on the side of the outside of the support layer (1); and the support frame (107) is provided with a support rod (106). 07) is provided with a support rod (106) inside, and a connection port (108) is provided at the center of the lower surface of the support layer (1); the fixed layer (2) comprises: a spring (201), a fixed lock (202), a sliding circle (203) and a spherical table (204); the four corners of the upper surface of the fixed layer (2) are provided with springs (201), the two opposite sides of the fixed layer (2) are provided with fixed locks (202), the center of the fixed layer (2) is provided with a spherical table (204), and the upper part of the spherical table (204) is provided with a sliding circle (203); the upper connecting lock (105) and the fixed lock (202) are in one-to-one correspondence, and the two are connected by the connecting lock (104).

2. The UAV debugging platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed layer (2) is fixedly installed on the ground and kept horizontal.

3. The UAV debugging platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding circle (203) is spherical and installed in the spherical table (204). The lower surface of the connecting port (108) is a smooth concave surface, which can slide freely on the upper surface of the sliding circle (203).

4. The UAV debugging platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring (201) is located directly below the supporting fillet (101), and when the supporting fillet (101) swings downward, it presses the spring (201).

5. The UAV debugging platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper portion of the support leg (103) is installed at the middle position of each side surface outside the support layer (1), and the lower portion of the support leg (103) is higher than the lower surface of the fixed layer (2).

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