Unmanned aerial vehicle integrating multiple operation functions

By integrating three-axis robotic arms, positioning suction cups and buffer guides, the problems of equipment vibration and installation instability in drone operations are solved, and stable operation and emergency communication services of drone are realized.

CN120397309APending Publication Date: 2025-08-01ZHONGTONG SERVICE WANGYING TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510700971.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2025-08-01

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Technical Problem

When the drone carries communication equipment for high altitude operations, the vibration of the mechanical equipment affects the installation stability of the communication equipment, and when the drone acts as an aerial base station in an emergency, the installation of the base station equipment is unstable and affects the emergency communication services.

Method used

A drone with a variety of operation functions is designed, including a three-axis robotic arm for image acquisition, positioning suction cups for equipment fixation, improving the stability of the equipment through buffering guide rails and lifting ring plates, and enhancing the adsorption force of the suction cups through blowing air by pumping machine, and controlling the orientation of the air outlet end with the motor.

Benefits of technology

It realizes that drones can carry equipment stably in high altitudes, reduce maintenance costs and risks, can quickly detect base station failures and provide emergency communication services, and at the same time enhances stability when equipment is installed, ensuring the rapid construction of wireless networks.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and particularly discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle integrating multiple operation functions, which comprises a bearing mechanism, the bearing mechanism comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle main body and a mounting frame fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the unmanned aerial vehicle main body, a bottom frame is fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the mounting frame, and a fixed base is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the bottom frame; buffer guide rails are arranged on the two side faces of the fixed base, longitudinal sliding grooves and a positioning mechanism are formed in the buffer guide rails, the positioning mechanism comprises a plurality of transverse rods fixedly connected to the mounting frame, positioning suction cups are fixedly mounted on the transverse rods, and a connecting arm and a pump are fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the fixed base; according to the device, the states of base station antennas, equipment, cables and the like can be detected in real time through the image acquisition equipment, manual tower climbing is not needed, the base station equipment is placed on the bottom frame, and the adsorption force of the positioning suction cup can be improved in combination with the blowing cleaning equipment; therefore, the installation stability of multi-carried equipment can be improved while blowing cleaning operation can be guaranteed.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and particularly relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle integrating multiple operation functions. Background Art

[0002] Base stations are key infrastructure in mobile communication networks, used to achieve wireless signal transmission between mobile terminals and communication networks. A base station is a radio transceiver that covers a certain area through radio and transmits information with mobile terminals through a mobile communication switching center within this area. It usually consists of devices such as antennas, transceivers, and base station controllers. During the construction of base stations, high-altitude operations are often required. With the rise and popularity of unmanned aerial vehicles, more and more survey and maintenance work can be remotely carried out through unmanned aerial vehicles, improving the convenience of base station construction and maintenance;

[0003] In addition to the basic survey function, when an emergency causes damage to or abnormal operation of a ground communication base station, an unmanned aerial vehicle can quickly fly to the affected area and, as an aerial base station, quickly build a regional wireless network to provide emergency communication services. To ensure the versatility of the unmanned aerial vehicle, when using an unmanned aerial vehicle to carry communication equipment, other mechanical equipment generally needs to be operated to assist the work. These mechanical equipment will generate large-amplitude vibrations during operation, which will affect the installation stability of the communication equipment.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have proposed an unmanned aerial vehicle integrating multiple operation functions to solve the problems raised in the background art.

[0005] The above information disclosed in this background art is only used to increase the understanding of the background art of the present invention. Therefore, it may include prior art that is not known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an unmanned aerial vehicle integrating multiple operation functions to solve the problems raised in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] An unmanned aerial vehicle integrating multiple operation functions, comprising:

[0009] A bearing mechanism, the bearing mechanism includes a drone body and a mounting frame fixedly installed on the lower surface of the drone body. A bottom frame is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the mounting frame. A fixed base is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the bottom frame. Buffer guide rails are provided on both side surfaces of the fixed base. Longitudinal chutes are opened in the buffer guide rails. Longitudinal sliders are slidably connected in the longitudinal chutes. A three-axis robotic arm is provided on the longitudinal sliders. An image acquisition device is provided at one end of the three-axis robotic arm;

[0010] Positioning mechanism. The positioning mechanism includes several cross bars fixedly connected to the mounting frame. Positioning suction cups are fixedly installed on the cross bars. An adapter arm and a pump are fixedly installed on the lower surface of the fixed base. The lower surface of the positioning suction cup is connected to a suction cup cylinder. An opening is provided between the suction cup cylinder and the positioning suction cup, and the opening is communicated with the inside of the suction cup cylinder. A return spring is fixedly connected inside the suction cup cylinder. One end of the return spring is fixedly connected to a sliding circular plate. One end of the suction cup cylinder is connected to a communicating pipe. The upper and lower ends of the pump are respectively provided with an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe. A connecting ring is provided on the air inlet pipe. Several interfaces are provided on the circumferential side of the connecting ring, and the interfaces are communicated with the communicating pipe.

[0011] Preferably, lifting cylinders are fixedly connected to both ends inside the longitudinal sliding groove, and the inside of the lifting cylinder includes an inner cavity.

[0012] Preferably, a buffer spring is fixedly installed inside the inner cavity. One end of the buffer spring is fixedly connected to a telescopic column. One end of the telescopic column is connected to the longitudinal slider, and there is a damping between the telescopic column and the inner cavity.

[0013] Preferably, one end of the adapter arm away from the fixed base is connected to a horizontal axis. An installation plate and a rotating cylinder are arranged on the circumferential side of the horizontal axis. The installation plate is fixedly connected to the horizontal axis, and the rotating cylinder is rotationally matched with the horizontal axis.

[0014] Preferably, a reciprocating motor is arranged on the installation plate. The output end of the reciprocating motor is connected to a first gear. One end of the rotating cylinder is fixedly connected to a second gear, and the first gear meshes with the second gear.

[0015] Preferably, an extension plate is fixedly connected to the circumferential side of the rotating cylinder. An air outlet end is arranged on the extension plate. One end of the air outlet end is connected to a branch pipe, and one end of the air outlet pipe is connected to the branch pipe.

[0016] Preferably, a lifting ring plate is arranged on the circumferential side of the mounting frame. The lifting ring plate is slidably matched with the mounting frame, and a pressing plate is fixedly connected to the lifting ring plate.

[0017] Preferably, locking screw holes are provided on the circumferential side of the lifting ring plate. Locking screws are screwed into the locking screw holes, and one end of the locking screws is in pressing fit with the mounting frame.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0019] (1) The present invention is provided with a three-axis robotic arm for carrying an image acquisition device composed of a high-definition camera and sensors at high altitude, so as to be able to detect the status of base station antennas, equipment, cables, etc. in real time, without the need for manual tower climbing, reducing maintenance costs and risks. Through regular inspections, the unmanned aerial vehicle can quickly detect potential faults of base station equipment, give early warnings and arrange for repairs, improving the operating stability and reliability of the base station. At the same time, in case of emergencies, when the ground communication base station may be damaged or unable to work properly, the unmanned aerial vehicle equipment can carry the base station equipment and quickly fly to the affected area to serve as a temporary aerial base station, quickly build a regional wireless network, and provide emergency communication services. And because there may be some sundries attached to the base station antenna, affecting the specific operation, the present device places the base station equipment on the chassis, and the bottom of the carried equipment contacts the positioning suction cup. The pump can be started to blow air. At this time, the connecting pipe can draw air from the suction cup cylinder through the connecting ring, and then drive the sliding circular plate to move downward. At this time, the air in the positioning suction cup can be evacuated through the opening, thereby increasing the adsorption force of the positioning suction cup, so as to ensure the stability of the installation of the carried equipment while cleaning by blowing air.

[0020] (2) The present invention is provided with a lifting ring plate with a pressing plate, and the longitudinal height of the pressing plate is adjusted through the sliding cooperation between the lifting ring plate and the mounting frame, so as to further improve the installation stability of the carried equipment in cooperation with the pressing plate and the positioning suction cup. And the reciprocating motor can be started to drive the first gear to mesh with the second gear, and then the orientation position of the air outlet end can be automatically controlled, so as to achieve the effect of precise operation.

[0021] The above summary is only for the purpose of the specification and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features of the present invention will be readily apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic three-dimensional structure of the present invention; Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic three-dimensional structure of the present invention; Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 3 is an enlarged schematic view of the partial structure at A of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 is a schematic view of the internal structure of the buffer guide rail of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 is a schematic view of the internal structure of the positioning suction cup of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is the front view of the present invention.

[0028] In the figure: 1, UAV main body; 2, mounting frame; 3, lifting ring plate; 4, locking screw; 5, chassis; 6, positioning sucker; 7, fixed base; 8, buffer guide rail; 9, longitudinal slider; 10, pressing plate; 11, three-axis robotic arm; 12, image acquisition device; 13, pump; 14, air inlet pipe; 15, air outlet pipe; 16, branch pipe; 17, cross bar; 18, connecting arm; 19, horizontal axis; 20, rotating cylinder; 21, extension plate; 22, air outlet end; 23, mounting plate; 24, first gear; 25, second gear; 26, telescopic column; 27, inner cavity; 28, buffer spring; 29, sucker cylinder; 30, opening; 31, sliding circular plate; 32, return spring; 33, connecting pipe; 34, connecting ring; 35, interface; 36, lifting cylinder; 37, longitudinal chute. Specific embodiments

[0029] 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.

[0030] Embodiment 1:

[0031] Please refer to Figures 1 - 6 As shown in the figure, a UAV integrating multiple operation functions includes:

[0032] A loading mechanism, the loading mechanism includes a UAV main body 1 and a mounting frame 2 fixedly installed on the lower surface of the UAV main body 1. A chassis 5 is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the mounting frame 2. A fixed base 7 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the chassis 5. Buffer guide rails 8 are arranged on both side surfaces of the fixed base 7. Longitudinal chutes 37 are opened on the buffer guide rails 8. A longitudinal slider 9 is slidably connected in the longitudinal chutes 37. A three-axis robotic arm 11 is arranged on the longitudinal slider 9. An image acquisition device 12 is arranged at one end of the three-axis robotic arm 11;

[0033] Positioning mechanism. The positioning mechanism includes several cross bars 17 fixedly connected to the mounting frame 2. Positioning suction cups 6 are fixedly installed on the cross bars 17. An adapter arm 18 and a pump 13 are fixedly installed on the lower surface of the fixed base 7. The lower surface of the positioning suction cup 6 is connected to a suction cup cylinder 29. An opening 30 is provided between the suction cup cylinder 29 and the positioning suction cup 6, and the opening 30 is connected to the inside of the suction cup cylinder 29. A return spring 32 is fixedly connected inside the suction cup cylinder 29. One end of the return spring 32 is fixedly connected to a sliding circular plate 31. One end of the suction cup cylinder 29 is connected to a connecting pipe 33. The upper and lower ends of the pump 13 are respectively provided with an air inlet pipe 14 and an air outlet pipe 15. A connecting ring 34 is provided on the air inlet pipe 14, and several interfaces 35 are provided on the circumferential side of the connecting ring 34, and the interfaces 35 are connected to the connecting pipe 33.

[0034] As can be seen from the above, the device is provided with a three-axis robotic arm 11 for carrying an image acquisition device 12 composed of a high-definition camera and sensors at high altitude, so as to be able to detect the status of base station antennas, equipment, cables, etc. in real time, without the need for manual tower climbing, reducing maintenance costs and risks. Through regular inspections, the drone can quickly detect potential faults of base station equipment, give early warnings and arrange repairs, improving the operation stability and reliability of the base station. At the same time, in case of emergencies, when the ground communication base station may be damaged or unable to work properly, the drone equipment can carry the base station equipment and quickly fly to the disaster area to serve as a temporary aerial base station, quickly build a regional wireless network, and provide emergency communication services. And because there may be some sundries attached to the base station antenna, affecting the specific operation, the device places the base station equipment on the chassis 5, and the bottom of the carried equipment contacts the positioning suction cup 6. The pump 13 can be started to blow air. At this time, the connecting pipe 33 can draw air from the suction cup cylinder 29 through the connecting ring 34, and then drive the sliding circular plate 31 to move downward. At this time, the air in the positioning suction cup 6 can be evacuated through the opening 30, thereby increasing the adsorption force of the positioning suction cup 6, so as to ensure the stability of the installation of the carried equipment while blowing and cleaning.

[0035] Embodiment 2:

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1 - 6 As shown, lifting cylinders 36 are fixedly connected to both ends inside the longitudinal sliding groove 37. The inside of the lifting cylinder 36 includes an inner cavity 27.

[0037] Specifically, a buffer spring 28 is fixedly installed inside the inner cavity 27. One end of the buffer spring 28 is fixedly connected to a telescopic column 26. One end of the telescopic column 26 is connected to the longitudinal slider 9. There is damping between the telescopic column 26 and the inner cavity 27. By providing the telescopic column 26 with a buffer spring 28 and the lifting cylinder 36, an effective buffer and anti-vibration effect can be provided for the longitudinal movement of the longitudinal slider 9, thereby improving the acquisition clarity of the image acquisition device 12.

[0038] Specifically, one end of the connecting arm 18 away from the fixed base 7 is connected with a transverse shaft 19. An installation plate 23 and a rotating cylinder 20 are arranged on the circumferential side surface of the transverse shaft 19. The installation plate 23 is fixedly connected with the transverse shaft 19, and the rotating cylinder 20 is rotationally matched with the transverse shaft 19.

[0039] Specifically, a reciprocating motor is arranged on the installation plate 23. The output end of the reciprocating motor is connected with a first gear 24. One end of the rotating cylinder 20 is fixedly connected with a second gear 25. The first gear 24 is meshed with the second gear 25.

[0040] Specifically, an extension plate 21 is fixedly connected to the circumferential side surface of the rotating cylinder 20. An air outlet end 22 is arranged on the extension plate 21. One end of the air outlet end 22 is connected with a branch pipe 16. One end of the air outlet pipe 15 is connected with the branch pipe 16.

[0041] Specifically, a lifting ring plate 3 is arranged on the circumferential side surface of the mounting bracket 2. The lifting ring plate 3 is slidably matched with the mounting bracket 2. A pressing plate 10 is fixedly connected to the lifting ring plate 3.

[0042] Specifically, a locking screw hole is formed in the circumferential side surface of the lifting ring plate 3. A locking screw 4 is screwed in the locking screw hole. One end of the locking screw 4 is in pressing fit with the mounting bracket 2.

[0043] As can be seen from the above, the device further improves the installation stability of the carried equipment by setting the lifting ring plate 3 with the pressing plate 10 and adjusting the longitudinal height of the pressing plate 10 through the sliding fit between the lifting ring plate 3 and the mounting bracket 2, so as to cooperate with the pressing plate 10 and the positioning suction cup 6. In addition, the orientation position of the air outlet end 22 can be automatically controlled by starting the reciprocating motor to drive the first gear 24 to be meshed with the second gear 25, so as to achieve the effect of precise operation.

[0044] The standard parts used in the present invention can all be purchased from the market. The special-shaped parts can be customized according to the description in the specification and the drawings. The specific connection methods of each part all adopt conventional means such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machines, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the prior art, which will not be elaborated here. The content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art well known to those skilled in the art.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. The meaning of "a plurality" is two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0046] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined or limited, terms such as "installed", "connected", "coupled", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; 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 internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components. 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 circumstances.

[0047] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined or limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0048] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples", etc. 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 representations 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. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0049] In the drawings of the disclosed embodiments of the present invention, only the structures related to the disclosed embodiments are involved, and other structures can refer to the general design. Without conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0050] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle integrating multiple operation functions, characterized in that, Comprising: A bearing mechanism, the bearing mechanism includes a drone body (1) and a mounting frame (2) fixedly installed on the lower surface of the drone body (1). A chassis (5) is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the mounting frame (2), and a fixed base (7) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the chassis (5). Buffer guides (8) are arranged on both side surfaces of the fixed base (7). A longitudinal chute (37) is formed in the buffer guide (8), and a longitudinal slider (9) is slidably connected in the longitudinal chute (37). A three-axis robotic arm (11) is arranged on the longitudinal slider (9), and an image acquisition device (12) is arranged at one end of the three-axis robotic arm (11); A positioning mechanism, the positioning mechanism includes a plurality of cross bars (17) fixedly connected to the mounting frame (2). Positioning suction cups (6) are fixedly installed on the cross bars (17). An adapter arm (18) and a pump (13) are fixedly installed on the lower surface of the fixed base (7). A suction cup cylinder (29) is connected to the lower surface of the positioning suction cup (6). An opening (30) is formed between the suction cup cylinder (29) and the positioning suction cup (6), and the opening (30) is in communication with the inside of the suction cup cylinder (29). A return spring (32) is fixedly connected inside the suction cup cylinder (29), and a sliding circular plate (31) is fixedly connected to one end of the return spring (32). One end of the suction cup cylinder (29) is connected to a connecting pipe (33). An air inlet pipe (14) and an air outlet pipe (15) are respectively arranged at the upper and lower ends of the pump (13). A connecting ring (34) is arranged on the air inlet pipe (14), and a plurality of interfaces (35) are formed on the circumferential surface of the connecting ring (34), and the interfaces (35) are in communication with the connecting pipe (33).

2. The drone with multiple operation functions integrated according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends inside the longitudinal chute (37) are fixedly connected with lifting cylinders (36), and the inside of the lifting cylinder (36) includes an inner cavity (27).

3. The drone with multiple operation functions according to claim 2, characterized in that: A buffer spring (28) is fixedly installed inside the inner cavity (27), and one end of the buffer spring (28) is fixedly connected with a telescopic column (26). One end of the telescopic column (26) is connected to the longitudinal slider (9), and there is damping between the telescopic column (26) and the inner cavity (27).

4. The drone integrating multiple operation functions according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the adapter arm (18) away from the fixed base (7) is connected with a horizontal axis (19). An installation plate (23) and a rotating cylinder (20) are arranged on the circumferential surface of the horizontal axis (19). The installation plate (23) is fixedly connected with the horizontal axis (19), and the rotating cylinder (20) is rotationally matched with the horizontal axis (19).

5. The drone integrating multiple operation functions according to claim 4, characterized in that: A reciprocating motor is arranged on the installation plate (23), and an output end of the reciprocating motor is connected with a first gear (24). One end of the rotating cylinder (20) is fixedly connected with a second gear (25), and the first gear (24) is meshed with the second gear (25).

6. The drone integrating multiple operation functions according to claim 5, wherein: An extension plate (21) is fixedly connected to the circumferential surface of the rotating cylinder (20). An air outlet end head (22) is arranged on the extension plate (21), and one end of the air outlet end head (22) is connected with a branch pipe (16). One end of the air outlet pipe (15) is connected with the branch pipe (16).

7. The drone integrating multiple operation functions according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lifting ring plate (3) is arranged on the circumferential side surface of the mounting bracket (2). The lifting ring plate (3) is slidably matched with the mounting bracket (2), and a pressing plate (10) is fixedly connected to the lifting ring plate (3).

8. The drone with multiple operation functions according to claim 7, wherein: Locking screw holes are formed in the circumferential side surface of the lifting ring plate (3). Locking screws (4) are screwed in the locking screw holes, and one end of each locking screw (4) is in pressing fit with the mounting bracket (2).

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