Double hangar for parking small unmanned aerial vehicle

The dual drone hangar design with a V-shaped platform and dual motor redundancy addresses the inefficiencies of single drone hangars by enabling simultaneous operation and rapid charging, enhancing space utilization and task efficiency.

CN120308392APending Publication Date: 2025-07-15SICHUAN AEE AVIATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510568319.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2025-07-15

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Technical Problem

The existing drone hangar design can only store one drone, the space utilization rate is low and cannot be switched seamlessly, resulting in low task execution efficiency.

Method used

The dual hangar design is adopted, and the double-layer take-off and landing platform and a double pulley set driven by servo motors can realize the simultaneous storage and rapid take-off and landing of two drones. The upper and lower slides are driven by belts to synchronize the task execution efficiency.

Benefits of technology

The space utilization rate has been improved, allowing two drones to operate simultaneously or alternately, reducing waiting time, improving the continuity and efficiency of task execution, and improving product reliability through redundant design.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to a double hangar for parking a small unmanned aerial vehicle, which comprises a hangar, an antenna, an anemometer, a rain gauge and an unmanned aerial vehicle, a cabin door is movably connected to the outer surface of the hangar, a hinge rod is movably connected to the surface of the cabin door, and a supporting plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hangar. An electric telescopic rod is arranged on the surface of the supporting plate. The double-hangar design is adopted, two corresponding parking aprons can be released from the front direction and the rear direction at the same time, and compared with the single-hangar design in the single direction, the double-hangar design is more flexible, the selection range of the applicable scene and the installation position is wider, and the task execution efficiency is higher; two unmanned aerial vehicles can be arranged to work at the same time by using the upper hangars on the upper layer and the lower layer, two unmanned aerial vehicles can also be arranged to work alternately in a special scene, the waiting time of a single unmanned aerial vehicle is shortened, the task execution efficiency is improved, and the task execution continuity is guaranteed.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and particularly to a double hangar for parking small unmanned aerial vehicles. Background Art

[0002] The unmanned aerial vehicle hangar, also known as the unmanned aerial vehicle nest, as an innovative technology, is gradually becoming mature. As an automated aviation infrastructure designed specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles, it provides a centralized takeoff and landing, charging, maintenance, and storage space for unmanned aerial vehicles.

[0003] Existing hangars / nests are all designed as single units, which can only store one unmanned aerial vehicle, with low space utilization rate and no seamless switching. They need to wait for the charging to be completed before they can perform tasks. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a double hangar for parking small unmanned aerial vehicles, so as to solve the problems of only being able to store one unmanned aerial vehicle, low space utilization rate, and no seamless switching mentioned in the above background art.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A double hangar for parking small unmanned aerial vehicles, including a hangar, an antenna, an anemometer, a rain gauge, and an unmanned aerial vehicle. The outer surface of the hangar is movably connected with a hatch door. The surface of the hatch door is movably connected with a hinge rod. The inner wall of the hangar is fixedly connected with a support plate. An electric telescopic rod is arranged on the surface of the support plate. A foot support is arranged at the bottom of the hangar. A slide rail is fixedly connected to the surface of the support plate. A first sliding block is slidably connected to the surface of the support plate through the slide rail. A second sliding block is slidably connected to the surface of the first sliding block. A takeoff and landing platform is fixedly connected to the surface of the second sliding block. A slider is movably connected to the surface of the takeoff and landing platform. A resisting block is fixedly connected to the surface of the slider. A circuit board penetrates through the surface of the slider. A fixing block is fixedly connected to the surface of the circuit board. Guide rails are fixedly connected to the inside of the takeoff and landing platform. A first connecting block and a second connecting block are fixedly connected to the surface of the slider.

[0006] Preferably, the hatch doors are distributed in two groups oppositely on both sides of the hangar, and the two groups of hatch doors are staggered on the hangar. The antenna, the anemometer, and the rain gauge act on the same plane of the hangar.

[0007] Preferably, the unmanned aerial vehicle is placed on the surface of the takeoff and landing platform. The bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle is in abutting contact with the resisting block. The sliders are distributed in two groups oppositely on the surface of the takeoff and landing platform.

[0008] Preferably, both ends of the circuit board are fixedly connected to the opposite surfaces of the takeoff and landing platform. The guide rails are distributed in two groups inside the takeoff and landing platform.

[0009] Preferably, a first driving motor is arranged inside the first sliding block. A first belt is sleeved on the output shaft of the first driving motor. One end of the first belt away from the output shaft of the first driving motor is sleeved with a first positioning pulley. The surface of the first belt is fixedly connected with a second clamping block and a first clamping block. A second driving motor is arranged inside the second sliding block. A second belt is sleeved on the output shaft of the second driving motor. One end of the second belt away from the output shaft of the second driving motor is sleeved with a second positioning pulley. The first connecting block and the second connecting block are fixedly connected to the surface of the second belt.

[0010] Preferably, the second clamping block is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second sliding block. The first clamping block is fixedly connected to the inside of the hangar. The first sliding block is slidably connected to the support plate through the rotation of the first belt.

[0011] Preferably, the second sliding block is slidably connected to the first sliding block through the first belt and the second clamping block. The first connecting block is fixed at the upper side position of the second belt. The second connecting block is fixedly connected to the lower side position of the second belt. The first connecting block and the second connecting block slide towards each other through the second belt.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0013] 1. The body structure of the storage facility adopts a double hangar design, and the corresponding two apron areas can be released by opening the doors simultaneously from the front and rear directions. This design is more flexible than the single-direction single hangar design, and has a wider selection range for application scenarios and installation positions.

[0014] 2. The efficiency of task execution is higher. The upper hangar with upper and lower layers can arrange two sorties of unmanned aerial vehicles to operate simultaneously, or two unmanned aerial vehicles can be arranged to operate alternately in special scenarios, reducing the waiting time of a single unmanned aerial vehicle, improving the efficiency of task execution, and ensuring the continuity of task execution.

[0015] 3. The takeoff and landing platform adopts a V-shaped chute design, which, combined with the ball design of the unmanned aerial vehicle bracket, can significantly save costs and development cycles.

[0016] 4. The takeoff and landing platform hatch mechanism adopts a driving mode of a servo motor. Using the principle of a double pulley block, a single belt is used to drive the upper and lower layers of a single cabin to move in the same direction, which can multiply the hatch speed and improve the efficiency of task execution.

[0017] 5. Both the upper and lower layer hatch doors adopt a dual-motor design with a left-right structure. Under normal circumstances, only one of the motors is required to drive the hatch opening. When one of the motors is damaged, it automatically switches to the other motor for driving. This redundant design improves the reliability of the product, reduces the maintenance waiting time, and increases the utilization rate of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional unfolded structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the take-off and landing platform of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional exploded structural schematic diagram of the take-off and landing platform of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 for the present invention Figure 4 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the connection structure of the first sliding block and the second sliding block in;

[0023] Figure 6 is a three-dimensional side view structural schematic diagram of the take-off and landing platform of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 is a three-dimensional bottom view structural schematic diagram of the slider of the present invention.

[0025] In the figure: 1, hangar; 2, hatch; 21, hinge rod; 22, support plate; 23, electric telescopic rod; 3, antenna; 4, anemometer; 5, rain gauge; 6, footrest; 7, take-off and landing platform; 71, slider; 72, abutting block; 73, circuit board; 74, fixing block; 75, guide rail; 76, first connecting block; 77, second connecting block; 8, unmanned aerial vehicle; 9, first sliding block; 91, second sliding block; 92, first driving motor; 93, first belt; 931, first positioning pulley; 932, first clamping block; 933, second clamping block; 94, second driving motor; 941, second positioning pulley; 95, second belt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0026] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 1-7 , an embodiment provided by the present invention:

[0028] A double hangar for parking small unmanned aerial vehicles, comprising a hangar 1, an antenna 3, an anemometer 4, a rain gauge 5 and an unmanned aerial vehicle 8. The outer surface of the hangar 1 is movably connected with a hatch 2. The surface of the hatch 2 is movably connected with a hinge rod 21. The inner wall of the hangar 1 is fixedly connected with a support plate 22. The surface of the support plate 22 is provided with an electric telescopic rod 23. The bottom end of the hangar 1 is provided with a footrest 6. The surface of the support plate 22 is fixedly connected with a slide rail. The surface of the support plate 22 is slidably connected with a first sliding block 9 through the slide rail. The surface of the first sliding block 9 is slidably connected with a second sliding block 91. The surface of the second sliding block 91 is fixedly connected with a takeoff and landing platform 7. The surface of the takeoff and landing platform 7 is movably connected with a slider 71. The surface of the slider 71 is fixedly connected with a stopper 72. The surface of the slider 71 is penetrated and connected with a circuit board 73. The surface of the circuit board 73 is fixedly connected with a fixing block 74. The inside of the takeoff and landing platform 7 is fixedly connected with a guide rail 75. The surface of the slider 71 is fixedly connected with a first connecting block 76 and a second connecting block 77. Through the connection between the hangar 1 and the hatch 2, under the action of the electric telescopic rod 23, the control effect of the acting angle of the hatch 2 on the hangar 1 is realized. Under the action of the hatch 2, the protection effect of placing the unmanned aerial vehicle 8 in the hangar 1 is achieved.

[0029] Further, the hatch 2 is distributed in two groups oppositely on both sides of the hangar 1, and the two groups of hatches 2 are staggered on the hangar 1. The antenna 3, the anemometer 4 and the rain gauge 5 act on the same plane of the hangar 1. Through the action of the antenna 3, the anemometer 4 and the rain gauge 5, the internal and external environments of the hangar 1 are monitored to ensure that the unmanned aerial vehicle works in the best state and quickly processes and transmits the data collected by the unmanned aerial vehicle, ensuring the real-time nature of the information. The antenna 3, the anemometer 4, the rain gauge 5 and the unmanned aerial vehicle 8 are all existing products, and their principles are existing technologies, and no more statements will be made here. The inside of the hangar 1 is provided with a main control board, a PLC controller, a power supply and charging component for supplying power to the internal electrical equipment and charging the unmanned aerial vehicle 8, an air conditioning system for controlling the temperature inside the hangar 1 so that the unmanned aerial vehicle 8 always maintains an appropriate temperature when placed in the hangar 1, lighting and monitoring equipment mainly for monitoring the state of the unmanned aerial vehicle 8, network and data exchange for receiving and transmitting signals, and a voice control module for receiving and executing voices. The above-mentioned components are reasonably distributed in the hangar 1 and are all existing products, and their principles are existing technologies, and no more statements will be made here.

[0030] Further, the unmanned aerial vehicle 8 is placed on the surface of the takeoff and landing platform 7. The bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle 8 is in abutting contact with the stopper 72. The sliders 71 are distributed in two groups oppositely on the surface of the takeoff and landing platform 7. Through the action of the takeoff and landing platform 7, the placement and support of the unmanned aerial vehicle 8 are realized. The takeoff and landing platform 7 is of a "V" shape, which is convenient for the sliding operation of the unmanned aerial vehicle 8 on the takeoff and landing platform 7.

[0031] Furthermore, both ends of the circuit board 73 are fixedly connected to the opposite surfaces of the takeoff and landing platform 7. The guide rails 75 are distributed in two groups inside the takeoff and landing platform 7. Through the connection of the slider 71 and the abutting block 72, and with the connection between the abutting block 72 and the bottom of the drone 8, the position where the drone 8 is placed on the takeoff and landing platform 7 can be controlled. The bottom of the bracket of the drone 8 is provided with balls, which cooperate with the "V"-shaped structure of the takeoff and landing platform 7 for sliding. The takeoff and landing platform 7 is made of smooth stainless steel material with low resistance. The drone 8 automatically runs to the designated takeoff and landing position, reducing the cost and design cycle of visual positioning and horizontal / vertical centering mechanisms. At the same time, the drone can be automatically run to the designated charging contact port, which is more efficient and lower in cost compared to wireless charging.

[0032] Furthermore, a first driving motor 92 is arranged inside the first sliding block 9. The output shaft of the first driving motor 92 is sleeved with a first belt 93. One end of the first belt 93 far from the output shaft of the first driving motor 92 is sleeved with a first positioning pulley 931. The first positioning pulley 931 is arranged on the opposite side of the connection surface between the first sliding block 9 and the first driving motor 92. The surface of the first belt 93 is fixedly connected with a second clamping block 933 and a first clamping block 932. A second driving motor 94 is arranged inside the second sliding block 91. The output shaft of the second driving motor 94 is sleeved with a second belt 95. One end of the second belt 95 far from the output shaft of the second driving motor 94 is sleeved with a second positioning pulley 941. The second positioning pulley 941 is arranged on the opposite side of the connection surface between the second sliding block 91 and the second driving motor 94. The first connecting block 76 and the second connecting block 77 are fixedly connected to the surface of the second belt 95. Through the sliding connection between the first sliding block 9 and the second sliding block 91, under the action of the first driving motor 92 and the first belt 93, the connection between the first belt 93 and the first positioning pulley 931, and the action of the second clamping block 933 and the first clamping block 932, using the principle of a double pulley block, a single belt can drive the upper and lower layers of a single cabin to move in the same direction, which can multiply the speed of getting out of the cabin and improve the execution efficiency of the task.

[0033] Furthermore, the second clamping block 933 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second sliding block 91, and the first clamping block 932 is fixedly connected inside the hangar 1. The first sliding block 9 is slidably connected to the support plate 22 through the rotation of the first belt 93. Through the action of the first clamping block 932 and the second clamping block 933, with the rotation of the first belt 93, opposite sliding between the first clamping block 932 and the second clamping block 933 is realized, driving the first sliding block 9 and the second sliding block 91 to move in the same direction, which can multiply the speed of the drone 8 getting out of the cabin.

[0034] Furthermore, the second sliding block 91 is slidably connected to the first sliding block 9 through the first belt 93 and the second clamping block 933. The first connecting block 76 is fixed to the upper side of the second belt 95, and the second connecting block 77 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the second belt 95. The first connecting block 76 and the second connecting block 77 slide towards each other through the second belt 95. The connection between the first connecting block 76 and the second connecting block 77 and the second belt 95 enables the two groups of sliders 71 to slide in opposite directions on the take-off and landing platform 7, controlling the placement position of the drone 8 on the take-off and landing platform 7. A charging component is provided on the abutting block 72 to achieve charging connection to the drone 8. Compared with wireless charging, which requires controlling the landing point of the drone 8 to bring it within the range of charging induction, this method is more efficient and has lower costs.

[0035] Working principle: When operating the drone 8 for take-off, through the monitoring of the anemometer 4 and the rain gauge 5, observe whether the surrounding environment meets the take-off requirements. When the monitored environment allows for take-off, start the electric telescopic rod 23 and open the hatch 2. At this time, start the first drive motor 92. Under the action of the first clamping block 932 and the second clamping block 933, the first sliding block 9 and the second sliding block 91 are simultaneously extended out of the hangar 1, achieving the effect of quickly taking the drone 8 out of the warehouse. At this time, the take-off of the drone 8 is completed. When the drone 8 is recovered, the drone 8 falls onto the take-off and landing platform 7. Start the second drive motor 94. Through the connection between the second belt 95 and the first connecting block 76 and the connection between the second belt 95 and the second connecting block 77, change the distance between the two groups of sliders 71, making the landing point range of the drone 8 on the take-off and landing platform 7 wider. Under the "V"-shaped structure of the take-off and landing platform 7, through the cooperation of the balls on the drone 8 bracket, the landing point of the drone 8 on the take-off and landing platform 7 and the slider 71 are at the same horizontal position. At this time, the reverse rotation of the second belt 95 can enable the two groups of sliders 71 to hold the drone 8, achieving the operation effects of limiting and charging.

[0036] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present invention, the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be encompassed within the present invention. Any reference signs in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claimed rights.

Claims

1. A double hangar for parking small unmanned aerial vehicles, comprising a hangar (1), an antenna (3), an anemometer (4), a rain gauge (5) and an unmanned aerial vehicle (8), characterized in that: The outer surface of the hangar (1) is movably connected with a hatch door (2). The surface of the hatch door (2) is movably connected with a hinge rod (21). The inner wall of the hangar (1) is fixedly connected with a support plate (22). The surface of the support plate (22) is provided with an electric telescopic rod (23). The bottom end of the hangar (1) is provided with a foot support (6). The surface of the support plate (22) is fixedly connected with a slide rail. The surface of the support plate (22) is slidably connected with a first sliding block (9) through the slide rail. The surface of the first sliding block (9) is slidably connected with a second sliding block (91). The surface of the second sliding block (91) is fixedly connected with a takeoff and landing platform (7). The surface of the takeoff and landing platform (7) is movably connected with a slider (71). The surface of the slider (71) is fixedly connected with a blocking block (72). The surface of the slider (71) is penetrated and connected with a circuit board (73). The surface of the circuit board (73) is fixedly connected with a fixing block (74). The inside of the takeoff and landing platform (7) is fixedly connected with a guide rail (75). The surface of the slider (71) is fixedly connected with a first connecting block (76) and a second connecting block (77).

2. The double hangar for parking small unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two groups of hatch doors (2) are oppositely distributed on both sides of the hangar (1), and the two groups of hatch doors (2) are staggered on the hangar (1). The antenna (3), the anemometer (4) and the rain gauge (5) act on the same plane of the hangar (1).

3. The double hangar for parking small unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unmanned aerial vehicle (8) is placed on the surface of the takeoff and landing platform (7). The bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle (8) is in abutting contact with the blocking block (72). The two groups of sliders (71) are oppositely distributed on the surface of the takeoff and landing platform (7).

4. The double hangar for parking small unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the circuit board (73) are fixedly connected to the opposite surfaces of the takeoff and landing platform (7). The two groups of guide rails (75) are distributed inside the takeoff and landing platform (7).

5. The double hangar for parking small unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first driving motor (92) is arranged inside the first sliding block (9). The output shaft of the first driving motor (92) is sleeved with a first belt (93). One end of the first belt (93) far away from the output shaft of the first driving motor (92) is sleeved with a first positioning belt pulley (931). The surface of the first belt (93) is fixedly connected with a second clamping block (933) and a first clamping block (932). A second driving motor (94) is arranged inside the second sliding block (91). The output shaft of the second driving motor (94) is sleeved with a second belt (95). One end of the second belt (95) far away from the output shaft of the second driving motor (94) is sleeved with a second positioning belt pulley (941). The first connecting block (76) and the second connecting block (77) are fixedly connected to the surface of the second belt (95).

6. The double hangar for parking small unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 5, wherein: The second clamping block (933) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second sliding block (91). The first clamping block (932) is fixedly connected to the inside of the hangar (1). The first sliding block (9) is slidably connected with the support plate (22) through the rotation of the first belt (93).

7. The double hangar for parking small unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second sliding block (91) is slidably connected to the first sliding block (9) through a first belt (93) and a second clamping block (933). The first connecting block (76) is fixed to the upper side of the second belt (95), and the second connecting block (77) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the second belt (95). The first connecting block (76) and the second connecting block (77) slide towards each other through the second belt (95).

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