Unmanned aerial vehicle warehouse and unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and particularly provides an unmanned aerial vehicle warehouse which comprises a carrying frame, a warehouse body and a plurality of partition plates. The carrying frame is used for being connected with a rack of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The warehouse is configured to be detachably connected with the carrying frame; the plurality of partition plates are all configured to be detachably connected with the warehouse; the interior of the warehouse is divided by a partition plate, so that storage areas are formed; a first inflation valve and a plurality of first elastic air bags are arranged on the partition plate, a first air cavity is formed in the partition plate, and the first inflation valve and the first elastic air bags are both communicated with the first air cavity; a second inflation valve and a plurality of second elastic air bags are arranged on the inner wall of the warehouse, a second air cavity is formed in the warehouse, and the second elastic air bags and the second inflation valve are both communicated with the second air cavity; the first elastic air bag and the second elastic air bag are both located in the storage area and used for abutting against goods. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle warehouse, internal cargos can be positioned, and displacement of the cargos during transportation can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Drone express delivery is an unmanned low-altitude aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment and self-contained program control devices that carries packages and automatically delivers them to the destination. Its advantages mainly lie in solving distribution problems in remote areas, improving distribution efficiency, and reducing labor costs.

[0003] The drone cargo hold is a key component of logistics drones. Currently, the cargo holds used in logistics drones are generally inadequate for cargo of varying sizes. They are difficult to effectively secure and position for irregularly shaped or large or small cargo. This is especially true when transporting mixed cargo of varying sizes, which can cause significant cargo shifting, seriously impacting the drone's flight stability and safety. Therefore, improvements are necessary. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a drone cargo hold that can locate the goods inside and prevent the goods from being displaced during transportation.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions: In a first aspect, the present invention provides a drone cargo hold, comprising a carrying rack, a cargo hold, and a plurality of partition panels.

[0006] The carrying frame is used to be connected to the frame of the UAV.

[0007] The cargo hold is configured to be detachably connected to the carrying rack.

[0008] The plurality of partition plates are configured to be detachably connected to the cargo hold.

[0009] The interior of the cargo hold is divided by the partition plate to form a storage area.

[0010] The partition plate is provided with a first inflation valve and a plurality of first elastic air bags. A first air cavity is provided in the partition plate. The first inflation valve and the first elastic air bags are both in communication with the first air cavity.

[0011] A second inflation valve and a plurality of second elastic air bags are provided on the inner wall of the cargo compartment. A second air cavity is provided in the cargo compartment. Both the second elastic air bags and the second inflation valve are in communication with the second air cavity.

[0012] The first elastic airbag and the second elastic airbag are both located in the storage area, and are used to support cargo.

[0013] In the drone cargo hold provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, a plurality of anti-slip rubber particles are provided on the outer surfaces of the first elastic airbag and the second elastic airbag.

[0014] The plurality of first elastic airbags are divided into two groups, and the two groups of first elastic airbags are respectively located on the front and back of the partition board.

[0015] The plurality of first elastic airbags in each group are distributed in a rectangular array.

[0016] In the drone cargo hold provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, the second elastic airbag is provided in a long strip shape.

[0017] The plurality of second elastic airbags are equidistantly distributed from top to bottom.

[0018] In the drone cargo hold provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, the carrying rack includes: an X-shaped bracket and a plurality of electric guide rails.

[0019] A plurality of first clamps are fixedly provided on the back of the X-shaped bracket.

[0020] The plurality of electric guide rails are fixedly arranged on the front of the X-shaped bracket.

[0021] A second clamp is rotatably provided on the slider of the electric guide rail, and the second clamp is used to clamp the frame of the drone.

[0022] A plurality of positioning shafts are fixedly provided on the outside of the cargo hold, and the first clamp is used to clamp the first positioning shaft.

[0023] In the drone cargo hold provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, a plurality of positioning grooves are provided on the inner wall of the cargo hold, and the cargo hold and the partition board are detachably connected through the positioning grooves.

[0024] In the drone cargo hold provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one positioning side plate is provided on the partition board, and one end of the at least one positioning side plate is fixedly connected to the partition board.

[0025] A first air duct is provided on the at least one positioning side plate, the first air duct is communicated with the first air cavity, and the back of the at least one positioning side plate abuts against the inner wall of the cargo hold.

[0026] A third elastic airbag is provided on the front of the at least one positioning side plate, and the third elastic airbag is communicated with the first air duct.

[0027] In the drone cargo hold provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, an extension plate is provided at the other end of the positioning side plate, a threaded pipe is provided on the extension plate, a second air duct is provided in the extension plate, and the threaded pipe is communicated with the second air duct.

[0028] The positioning side plate is provided with a screw hole matched with the threaded tube, and the screw hole is communicated with the first air channel.

[0029] A fourth elastic airbag is provided on the extension plate, and the fourth elastic airbag is communicated with the second air passage.

[0030] In the drone cargo hold provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, a first barometer is provided on the partition plate, and a detection end of the first barometer is located in the first air cavity.

[0031] A second barometer is provided on the cargo hold, and a detection end of the first barometer is located in the second air cavity.

[0032] In the drone cargo hold provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the X-shaped bracket is hollow.

[0033] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a drone comprising the above-mentioned drone cargo hold.

[0034] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the size of each elastic airbag can be adjusted by inflation, thereby supporting the cargo and preventing the cargo from being displaced during transportation.

[0035] The size of the storage area can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the partition plate, and can accommodate goods of various sizes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present disclosure 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 creative work.

[0037] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the drone cargo hold of an embodiment is shown.

[0038] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the drone cargo hold of an embodiment is shown.

[0039] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the drone cargo hold of an embodiment is shown.

[0040] Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional view of the separator plate is shown.

[0041] In the picture: 10. Carrying frame; 11. X-shaped bracket; 12. Electric guide rail; 13. First clamp; 14. Second clamp; 20. Cargo hold; 21. Second inflation valve; 22. Second elastic airbag; 23. Positioning groove; 30. Partition board; 31. First inflation valve; 32. First elastic airbag; 33. First air chamber; 34. Positioning side plate; 36. Third elastic airbag; 37. Extension board; 38. Threaded tube; 39. Threaded hole; 321. Anti-slip rubber particles; 371. Second air duct; 40. Fourth elastic airbag; 50. First barometer; 60. Second barometer. Detailed implementation manners

[0042] The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can be variously modified. Therefore, various exemplary embodiments are shown in the drawings and described in more detail. However, it will be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to specific exemplary embodiments, but includes all modifications, equivalent forms, and alternative forms without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. In addition, well-known functions or configurations may not be described in detail if they would obscure the present disclosure with unnecessary details. Embodiment

[0043] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, this embodiment provides a drone cargo hold, including a carrying frame 10, a cargo hold 20, and a plurality of partition boards 30. The interior of the cargo hold 20 is partitioned by the partition boards 30, thereby forming a storage area.

[0044] In this embodiment, a first inflation valve 31 and a plurality of first elastic airbags 32 are provided on the partition board 30, a first air chamber 33 is provided inside the partition board 30, and both the first inflation valve 31 and the first elastic airbags 32 are communicated with the first air chamber 33.

[0045] A second inflation valve 21 and a plurality of second elastic airbags 22 are provided on the inner wall of the cargo hold 20, a second air chamber (not shown) is provided inside the cargo hold 20, and both the second elastic airbags 22 and the second inflation valve 21 are communicated with the second air chamber.

[0046] Both the first elastic airbag 32 and the second elastic airbag 22 are located in the storage area, and both the first elastic airbag 32 and the second elastic airbag 22 are used to hold the goods against.

[0047] During use, by inflating the first air chamber 33, the first elastic airbag 32 can be made to hold the goods against, avoiding the displacement of the goods during transportation. At the same time, since each first elastic airbag 32 is connected to the first air chamber 33, each first elastic airbag 32 has a good adaptive effect, and different first elastic airbags 32 can adaptively adjust according to the volume of the goods in the storage area, facilitating the stacking of goods with different volumes in the same storage area.

[0048] During use, by inflating the second air chamber, the second elastic airbag 22 can be made to press against the goods, preventing the goods from shifting during transportation. At the same time, the first elastic airbag 32 and the second elastic airbag 22 cooperate with each other to clamp the goods, with good stability and effectively reducing the occurrence of goods displacement.

[0049] In this embodiment, a plurality of anti-slip rubber particles 321 are provided on the outer surfaces of the first elastic airbag 32 and the second elastic airbag 22. By providing the anti-slip rubber particles 321, a good anti-slip effect can be achieved, reducing the occurrence of goods displacement during transportation.

[0050] Further, the plurality of first elastic airbags 32 are divided into two groups, and the two groups of first elastic airbags 32 are respectively located on the front and back of the partition plate 30. The plurality of first elastic airbags 32 in each group are arranged in a rectangular array.

[0051] During use, the first elastic airbags 32 located in the same storage area can press against the goods, and the opposed first elastic airbags 32 can play a clamping role.

[0052] In this embodiment, the second elastic airbag 22 is provided in a long strip shape. The plurality of second elastic airbags 22 are equally spaced from top to bottom.

[0053] In this embodiment, the carrier frame 10 includes an X-shaped bracket 11 and a plurality of electric guide rails 12. A plurality of first clamps 13 are fixedly provided on the back of the X-shaped bracket 11. The plurality of electric guide rails 12 are fixedly arranged on the front of the X-shaped bracket 11. A plurality of positioning shafts (not shown) are fixedly provided on the outside of the cargo hold 20, and the first clamp 13 is used to clamp the first positioning shaft.

[0054] Specifically, the first clamp 13 is an electric clamp and can be connected to the flight controller of the drone, facilitating control by the staff.

[0055] Exemplarily, four electric guide rails 12 and four first clamps 13 are provided.

[0056] In this embodiment, a second clamp 14 is rotatably provided on the slider of the electric guide rail 12, and the second clamp 14 is used to clamp the frame of the drone.

[0057] In this embodiment, a plurality of positioning grooves 23 are provided on the inner wall of the cargo hold 20, and the cargo hold 20 and the partition plate 30 are detachably connected through the positioning grooves 23. The partition plate 30 has good installation convenience.

[0058] In this embodiment, a positioning side plate 34 is provided on the partition plate 30, and one end of the positioning side plate 34 is fixedly connected to the partition plate 30. A first air passage is provided on the positioning side plate 34, and the first air passage communicates with the first air cavity 33. The back surface of the positioning side plate 34 abuts against the inner wall of the cargo hold 20. A third elastic airbag 36 is provided on the front surface of the positioning side plate 34, and the third elastic airbag 36 communicates with the first air passage.

[0059] During use, the third elastic airbag 36 can press against the goods, and the cooperation between the third elastic airbag 36 and the first elastic airbag 32 can press against multiple surfaces of the goods, which can further prevent the goods from shifting during transportation.

[0060] In this embodiment, an extension plate 37 is provided at the other end of the positioning side plate 34. A threaded tube 38 is provided on the extension plate 37. A second air passage 371 is provided inside the extension plate 37, and the threaded tube 38 communicates with the second air passage 371. A screw hole (not shown) paired with the threaded tube 38 is provided on the positioning side plate 34, and the screw hole communicates with the first air passage.

[0061] A fourth elastic airbag 40 is provided on the extension plate 37, and the fourth elastic airbag 40 communicates with the second air passage 371.

[0062] During use, the extension plate 37 can be selected and installed according to the size of the storage area, which has good flexibility.

[0063] When the extension plate is not needed, a plug (not shown) can be used to plug the screw hole to avoid air leakage.

[0064] In this embodiment, a first barometer 50 is provided on the partition plate 30, and the detection end of the first barometer 50 is located in the first air cavity 33. A second barometer 60 is provided on the cargo hold 20, and the detection end of the first barometer 50 is located in the second air cavity.

[0065] By providing the first barometer 50 and the second barometer 60, it is convenient for the user to understand the air pressure in the first air cavity 33 and the second air cavity.

[0066] In this embodiment, the X-shaped bracket 11 is hollow. The X-shaped bracket 11 is hollow and has a low weight.

[0067] The present invention also provides a drone, including the above-mentioned drone cargo hold, and the second fixture 14 clamps the frame of the drone.

[0068] Example embodiments of the inventive concept are described herein with reference to sectional or plan views, which are schematic illustrations of intermediate structures of the idealized and example embodiments. As such, departures from the illustrated shapes as a result of, for example, manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances are to be expected. Accordingly, example embodiments of the inventive concept should not be construed as limited to the specific shapes shown herein, but include, for example, shape departures resulting from manufacturing.

[0069] The subject matter disclosed above will be considered illustrative and not restrictive, and the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications, enhancements, and other embodiments that fall within the true spirit and scope of the inventive concept. Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the scope will be determined by the broadest permissible interpretation of the appended claims and their equivalents, and shall not be restricted or limited by the foregoing detailed description.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle cargo hold, characterized in that, Comprising: A carrying frame for connecting with the frame of a drone; A cargo hold configured to be detachably connected to the carrying frame; And A plurality of partition plates configured to be detachably connected to the cargo hold; Wherein, the interior of the cargo hold is partitioned by the partition plates to form storage areas; The partition plates are provided with a first inflation valve and a plurality of first elastic air bags, a first air chamber is arranged inside the partition plates, and both the first inflation valve and the first elastic air bags are communicated with the first air chamber; The inner wall of the cargo hold is provided with a second inflation valve and a plurality of second elastic air bags, a second air chamber is arranged inside the cargo hold, and both the second elastic air bags and the second inflation valve are communicated with the second air chamber; Both the first elastic air bags and the second elastic air bags are located in the storage areas, and both the first elastic air bags and the second elastic air bags are used to hold the goods against.

2. The drone cargo hold according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of anti-slip rubber grains are arranged on the outer surfaces of the first elastic air bags and the second elastic air bags; The plurality of first elastic air bags are divided into two groups, and the two groups of first elastic air bags are respectively located on the front and back of the partition plates; The plurality of first elastic air bags in each group are distributed in a rectangular array.

3. A drone cargo hold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second elastic air bags are arranged in a long strip shape; The plurality of second elastic air bags are equidistantly distributed from top to bottom.

4. A drone cargo hold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carrying frame includes: An X-shaped bracket, on the back of which a plurality of first clamps are fixedly arranged; and A plurality of electric guide rails fixedly arranged on the front of the X-shaped bracket; Wherein, a second clamp is rotatably arranged on the slider of the electric guide rail, and the second clamp is used to clamp the frame of the drone; A plurality of positioning shafts are fixedly arranged on the outside of the cargo hold, and the first clamps are used to clamp the first positioning shafts.

5. The drone cargo hold according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of positioning grooves are arranged on the inner wall of the cargo hold, and the cargo hold and the partition plates are detachably connected through the positioning grooves.

6. The drone cargo hold according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one positioning side plate is arranged on the partition plates, and one end of the at least one positioning side plate is fixedly connected to the partition plates; A first air passage is arranged on the at least one positioning side plate, the first air passage is communicated with the first air chamber, and the back of the at least one positioning side plate abuts against the inner wall of the cargo hold; A third elastic air bag is arranged on the front of the at least one positioning side plate, and the third elastic air bag is communicated with the first air passage.

7. The drone cargo hold according to claim 6, characterized in that, An extension plate is arranged at the other end of the positioning side plate, a threaded tube is arranged on the extension plate, a second air passage is arranged inside the extension plate, and the threaded tube is communicated with the second air passage; A threaded hole paired with the threaded tube is arranged on the positioning side plate, and the threaded hole is communicated with the first air passage; A fourth elastic air bag is arranged on the extension plate, and the fourth elastic air bag is communicated with the second air passage.

8. A drone cargo hold according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first barometer is arranged on the partition plates, and the detection end of the first barometer is located inside the first air chamber; A second barometer is arranged on the cargo hold, and the detection end of the first barometer is located inside the second air chamber.

9. The drone cargo hold according to claim 4, wherein, The X-shaped bracket is hollow.

10. A drone, characterized in that, Including the drone cargo hold according to any one of claims 1-9.

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