Electric connection assembly for unmanned aerial vehicle and unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses an electric connection assembly for an unmanned aerial vehicle and the unmanned aerial vehicle. The electric connection assembly for the unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a fuselage interface arranged on a fuselage of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the fuselage interface is provided with a first surface, and the fuselage interface comprises a first matching part arranged on the first surface; at least one detachable interface, each detachable interface can be electrically connected with a corresponding function module of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and each detachable interface comprises an interface seat and a second matching part arranged on the interface seat; at least part of the fastening piece is of a conductive structure, the fastening piece can penetrate through the second matching part and is detachably connected with the first matching part, so that the at least one detachable interface is fastened to the machine body interface, and the fastening piece electrically connects the second matching part with the first matching part. According to the electric connection assembly for the unmanned aerial vehicle, electric connection between the multiple functional modules and the fuselage is achieved no longer depending on a line concentration module, and therefore the assembling process of the functional modules can be simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of drones, and in particular to an electrical connection assembly for a drone and the drone. Background Art

[0002] A drone usually includes a fuselage and at least one functional module. Each functional module must be fixedly mounted on the fuselage and also be electrically connected to the fuselage.

[0003] The current assembly of functional modules usually involves first fixing the functional modules on the fuselage and then starting wiring. The wiring process requires first electrically connecting each functional module to a hub module and then connecting the hub module to the fuselage. The above assembly process is relatively complicated. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application provides an electrical connection assembly for a drone and a drone, which can simplify the assembly process of functional modules.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an electrical connection assembly for a drone, comprising: a body interface, arranged on the body of the drone, the body interface having a first surface, the body interface including a first mating portion arranged on the first surface; at least one detachable interface, each of the detachable interfaces capable of being electrically connected to a corresponding functional module of the drone, each of the detachable interfaces comprising an interface seat and a second mating portion arranged on the interface seat; and a fastener, at least a portion of the fastener being a conductive structure, the fastener being capable of passing through the second mating portion and being detachably connected to the first mating portion, so that at least one of the detachable interfaces is fastened to the body interface, and the fastener electrically connects the second mating portion with the first mating portion.

[0006] According to the aforementioned implementation of the first aspect of the present application, the number of the detachable interfaces is multiple, at least two of the detachable interfaces are electrically connected to different functional modules respectively, and the multiple detachable interfaces are stacked and fastened to the first surface of the fuselage interface by the fasteners.

[0007] According to any of the aforementioned embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, the detachable interface includes a module interface and a line end interface, wherein the module interface is arranged on the functional module, and the line end interface is located at at least one end of the connecting cable, and the connecting cable can be electrically connected to the corresponding functional module.

[0008] According to any of the aforementioned embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, when a plurality of the detachable interfaces are stacked and fastened to the body interface, the detachable interface located at the end of the stacked structure farthest from the first surface is the module interface.

[0009] According to any of the aforementioned embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, the first mating portion includes a connecting groove located on the first surface and a first conductive portion arranged on at least a portion of the inner wall of the connecting groove; the second mating portion includes a connecting hole arranged through the interface seat and a second conductive portion arranged on at least a portion of the inner wall of the connecting hole; the fastener includes a conductive column, which can pass through the connecting hole and connect to the connecting groove, and at the same time be electrically connected to the second conductive portion and the first conductive portion.

[0010] According to any of the aforementioned embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, the conductive column is threadedly connected to the connecting groove, and the fastener also includes a limiting portion located at one end of the conductive column. When the fastener fastens the detachable interface to the body interface, the interface seat is clamped between the limiting portion and the first surface.

[0011] According to any of the aforementioned embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, the outer circumferential surface of the conductive column and the inner circumferential surface of the connecting hole are provided with threads that can cooperate with each other.

[0012] According to any of the aforementioned embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, the body interface also includes a positioning column upright on the first surface; each of the detachable interfaces also includes a positioning hole set through the interface seat, and when the positioning column passes through the positioning hole, the second mating portion corresponds to the position of the first mating portion.

[0013] According to any of the aforementioned embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, the first mating part of the body interface includes a first positive pole mating part and a first negative pole mating part, and the second mating part of each of the detachable interfaces includes a second positive pole mating part and a second negative pole mating part, the second positive pole mating part is used to be electrically connected to the first positive pole mating part, and the second negative pole mating part is used to be electrically connected to the first negative pole mating part.

[0014] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a drone, comprising: a fuselage; at least one functional module; and an electrical connection assembly for the drone according to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, wherein the fuselage interface is arranged on the fuselage, and the detachable interface can be electrically connected to the corresponding functional module.

[0015] According to the electrical connection assembly for a drone according to an embodiment of the present application, it includes a fuselage interface, at least one detachable interface, and a fastener. The fuselage interface includes a first mating portion provided on a first surface, and each detachable interface includes a second mating portion. The fastener can pass through the second mating portion and be detachably connected to the first mating portion, so that at least one detachable interface is fastened to the fuselage interface, thereby realizing a physical connection between the detachable interface and the fuselage. At the same time, the fastener electrically connects the second mating portion with the first mating portion, thereby realizing an electrical connection between the corresponding functional module and the fuselage. The physical connection between the detachable interface and the fuselage ensures the stability and reliability of the electrical connection between the second mating portion and the first mating portion, thereby improving the stability of the electrical connection between the functional module and the fuselage. The technical solution of the above embodiment no longer relies on the hub module to realize the electrical connection between multiple functional modules and the fuselage, thereby simplifying the assembly process of the functional modules. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the electrical connector assembly of the present application in a connected state;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic top view of an embodiment of the electrical connector assembly of the present application in a connected state;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the electrical connector assembly of the present application in a connected state;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the electrical connector assembly of the present application in a disassembled state;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a connecting cable in an embodiment of an electrical connector assembly of the present application.

[0022] Description of reference numerals:

[0023] 100 - body interface; S1 - first surface; 110 - first mating portion; 111 - connection slot; 112 - first conductive portion; 120 - positioning post;

[0024] 200 - detachable interface; 200a - module interface; 200b - line end interface; 210 - interface seat; 220 - second mating portion; 221 - connection hole; 222 - second conductive portion; 230 - positioning hole;

[0025] 300-fastener; 310-conductive column; 320-limiting part;

[0026] 400-Connect the cable.

[0027] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] It should be noted that all directional indications such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc. in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components in a certain specific posture as shown in the accompanying drawings. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0030] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that they can be implemented by ordinary technicians in this field. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this application.

[0031] An embodiment of the present application provides an electrical connection assembly for a drone, which can realize electrical connection between at least one functional module of the drone and the body of the drone.

[0032] Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 They are respectively a three-dimensional schematic diagram, a top view schematic diagram, and a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the electrical connector assembly of the present application in a connected state, wherein Figure 2 The AA line shows Figure 3 The location where the cross-sectional diagram is taken. Figure 4This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the electrical connector assembly of the present application in a disassembled state. The electrical connection assembly for a drone includes a fuselage interface 100, at least one detachable interface 200, and a fastener 300. The fuselage interface 100 is provided on the fuselage of the drone, and the fuselage interface 100 has a first surface S1. The fuselage interface 100 includes a first mating portion 110 provided on the first surface S1. Each detachable interface 200 can be electrically connected to a corresponding functional module of the drone. Each detachable interface 200 includes an interface seat 210 and a second mating portion 220 provided on the interface seat 210. At least a portion of the fastener 300 is a conductive structure. The fastener 300 can pass through the second mating portion 220 and be detachably connected to the first mating portion 110, so that at least one detachable interface 200 is fastened to the fuselage interface 100, and the fastener 300 electrically connects the second mating portion 220 to the first mating portion 110.

[0033] According to an embodiment of the present application, an electrical connection assembly for a drone includes a fuselage interface 100, at least one detachable interface 200, and a fastener 300. The fuselage interface 100 includes a first mating portion 110 provided on a first surface S1, and each detachable interface 200 includes a second mating portion 220. The fastener 300 can pass through the second mating portion 220 and be detachably connected to the first mating portion 110, so that at least one detachable interface 200 is fastened to the fuselage interface 100, thereby achieving a physical connection between the detachable interface 200 and the fuselage. At the same time, the fastener 300 electrically connects the second mating portion 220 with the first mating portion 110, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the corresponding functional module and the fuselage. The physical connection between the detachable interface 200 and the fuselage ensures a stable and reliable electrical connection between the second mating portion 220 and the first mating portion 110, thereby improving the stability of the electrical connection between the functional module and the fuselage. The technical solution of the above embodiment no longer relies on a hub module to achieve the electrical connection between multiple functional modules and the fuselage, thereby simplifying the assembly process of the functional modules.

[0034] In some embodiments, there are multiple detachable interfaces 200 , at least two of which are electrically connected to different functional modules. The multiple detachable interfaces 200 are stacked and fastened to the first surface S1 of the body interface 100 via fasteners 300 .

[0035] In the above embodiment, there are multiple detachable interfaces 200, and different functional modules can be connected to a detachable interface 200 respectively. Multiple detachable interfaces 200 are stacked and fastened to the first surface S1 of the body interface 100 through fasteners 300, so that multiple functional modules are electrically connected to the same body interface 100 on the body at the same time, simplifying the assembly process of multiple functional modules on the body.

[0036] In some embodiments, the detachable interface 200 includes a module interface 200a and a line end interface 200b, wherein the module interface 200a is set on the functional module, and the line end interface 200b is located at at least one end of the connection cable, and the connection cable can be electrically connected to the corresponding functional module.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connecting cable in one embodiment of the electrical connector assembly of the present application. In some embodiments, the connecting cable 400 is provided with a wire end interface 200b at opposite ends, one of which is capable of mating with a functional module, and the other is capable of mating with a body interface 100. In some embodiments, one end of the connecting cable is provided with a wire end interface 200b, and the other end is directly electrically connected to the functional module. Therefore, the connecting cable can extend the electrical connection end of the functional module to the body interface 100 according to assembly requirements, and the structure of the electrical connection end of each functional module is unified into a detachable interface 200.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the functional modules to be assembled can be determined based on the functional requirements of the drone. Each functional module is either directly provided with a module interface 200a or connected to a wired end interface 200b via a connecting cable. The module interface 200a and the wired end interface 200b have a unified structure. Therefore, according to the functional requirements, the module interface 200a or the wired end interface 200b of each functional module to be assembled is connected to the fuselage interface 100, thereby enabling flexible assembly of the functional modules. In addition, the connection form of the connecting cable can be flexibly set according to the needs of the electrical connection structure, thereby achieving cascading or parallel connection of multiple functional modules, thereby improving the flexible configuration of the electrical connection form between the functional modules.

[0039] In some embodiments, when the plurality of detachable interfaces 200 are stacked and fastened to the body interface 100 , the detachable interface 200 located at an end of the stacked structure farthest from the first surface S1 is the module interface 200 a .

[0040] In the above embodiment, the detachable interface 200 located at the end of the stacked structure farthest from the first surface S1 is the module interface 200a. At this time, the line end interface 200b is clamped between the module interface 200a and the body interface 100, so that the multiple line end interfaces 200b are clamped and fixed by the module interface 200a, thereby improving the overall connection stability of the electrical connection component.

[0041] In some other embodiments, the specific position or arrangement of the module interface 200a and the line end interface 200b in the stacked structure is not limited to the above examples. The module interface 200a and the line end interface 200b can be located in any layer of the stacked structure.

[0042] In some embodiments, the interface seat 210 of each detachable interface 200 is in a plate shape, thereby facilitating the close stacking of multiple detachable interfaces 200 .

[0043] In some embodiments, the outer contours of the interface seats 210 of the detachable interfaces 200 are the same. For example, the interface seat 210 is circular. In other embodiments, the interface seat 210 may be polygonal, elliptical, or other shapes.

[0044] In some embodiments, the first mating portion 110 includes a connecting slot 111 located on the first surface S1 and a first conductive portion 112 disposed on at least a portion of the inner wall of the connecting slot 111. In some embodiments, the first conductive portion 112 surrounds the connecting slot 111. The second mating portion 220 includes a connecting hole 221 extending through the interface base 210 and a second conductive portion 222 disposed on at least a portion of the inner wall of the connecting hole 221. In some embodiments, the second conductive portion 222 surrounds the connecting hole 221.

[0045] In some embodiments, the fastener 300 includes a conductive post 310 that can pass through the connection hole 221 and connect to the connection slot 111, and is also electrically connected to the second conductive portion 222 and the first conductive portion 112. The conductive post 310 is in contact with the second conductive portion 222 and the first conductive portion 112, respectively.

[0046] In the above embodiment, the conductive column 310 passes through the connecting hole 221 and is connected to the connecting slot 111 to realize the physical connection between the detachable interface 200 and the body interface 100. The conductive column 310 itself is a conductive structure, so that the second conductive part 222 and the first conductive part 112 can be electrically connected, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the detachable interface 200 and the body interface 100 at the same time.

[0047] In some embodiments, the conductive post 310 is threadedly connected to the connection slot 111. In other embodiments, the conductive post 310 and the connection slot 111 can be detachably connected through other means such as magnetism, snap fastening, etc. The fastener 300 also includes a stopper 320 located at one end of the conductive post 310. When the fastener 300 fastens the detachable interface 200 to the body interface 100, the interface seat 210 is clamped between the stopper 320 and the first surface S1.

[0048] In the above embodiment, the fastener 300 also includes a limiting portion 320. After the fastener 300 fastens the detachable interface 200 to the body interface 100, the limiting portion 320 abuts against the side surface of the interface seat 210 away from the body interface 100, thereby clamping the interface seat 210 between the limiting portion 320 and the first surface S1, thereby tightly connecting the detachable interface 200 to the body interface 100.

[0049] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the conductive post 310 and the inner surface of the connection hole 221 are provided with mating threads. When the fastener 300 secures the detachable interface 200 to the body interface 100, the conductive post 310 also engages with the inner surface of the connection hole 221, further enhancing the connection stability between the detachable interface 200 and the fastener 300, and thus further improving the structural stability of the electrical connection assembly when electrically connected.

[0050] In some embodiments, the body interface 100 further includes a positioning post 120 disposed upright on the first surface S1. In some embodiments, each detachable interface 200 further includes a positioning hole 230 extending through the interface seat 210. When the positioning post 120 passes through the positioning hole 230, the second mating portion 220 corresponds to the first mating portion 110.

[0051] In the above embodiment, when the positioning post 120 passes through the positioning hole 230 , the second mating portion 220 corresponds to the first mating portion 110 , thereby ensuring accurate alignment of the second mating portion 220 and the first mating portion 110 during electrical connection.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first mating portion 110 of the body interface 100 includes a first positive mating portion and a first negative mating portion. The second mating portion 220 of each detachable interface 200 includes a second positive mating portion and a second negative mating portion. The second positive mating portion is configured to electrically connect to the first positive mating portion, and the second negative mating portion is configured to electrically connect to the first negative mating portion.

[0053] The body interface 100 may further include a positioning post 120, and the detachable interface 200 may further include a positioning hole 230. When the positioning post 120 passes through the positioning hole 230, the second positive pole mating portion of the detachable interface 200 corresponds to the first positive pole mating portion of the body interface 100, and the second negative pole mating portion of the detachable interface 200 corresponds to the first negative pole mating portion of the body interface 100, thereby avoiding incorrect connection of the positive and negative poles during connection and improving the convenience of assembling the electrical connection components.

[0054] An embodiment of the present application also provides a drone, which includes a body, at least one functional module; and an electrical connection assembly for the drone according to any of the aforementioned embodiments.

[0055] The electrical connection assembly includes a body interface 100, at least one detachable interface 200 and a fastener 300. The body interface 100 is arranged on the fuselage of the drone, and the body interface 100 has a first surface S1. The body interface 100 includes a first mating portion 110 arranged on the first surface S1. Each detachable interface 200 can be electrically connected to the corresponding functional module of the drone. Each detachable interface 200 includes an interface seat 210 and a second mating portion 220 arranged on the interface seat 210. At least a portion of the fastener 300 is a conductive structure. The fastener 300 can pass through the second mating portion 220 and be detachably connected to the first mating portion 110, so that at least one detachable interface 200 is fastened to the body interface 100, and the fastener 300 electrically connects the second mating portion 220 to the first mating portion 110.

[0056] According to the drone of the embodiment of the present application, its electrical connection assembly includes a fuselage interface 100, at least one detachable interface 200, and a fastener 300. The fuselage interface 100 includes a first mating portion 110 provided on the first surface S1, and each detachable interface 200 includes a second mating portion 220. The fastener 300 can pass through the second mating portion 220 and be detachably connected to the first mating portion 110, so that at least one detachable interface 200 is fastened to the fuselage interface 100, thereby achieving a physical connection between the detachable interface 200 and the fuselage. At the same time, the fastener 300 electrically connects the second mating portion 220 with the first mating portion 110, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the corresponding functional module and the fuselage. The physical connection between the detachable interface 200 and the fuselage ensures a stable and reliable electrical connection between the second mating portion 220 and the first mating portion 110, thereby improving the stability of the electrical connection between the functional module and the fuselage. The technical solution of the above embodiment no longer relies on a hub module to achieve the electrical connection between multiple functional modules and the fuselage, thereby simplifying the assembly process of the functional modules.

[0057] In some embodiments, the detachable interface 200 includes a module interface 200a and a line end interface 200b. The module interface 200a is provided on the functional module, and the line end interface 200b is located at at least one end of a connecting cable, which is electrically connected to the corresponding functional module. The connecting cable can extend the electrical connection end of the functional module to the body interface 100 as required for assembly, and the electrical connection end structures of each functional module are unified into the detachable interface 200.

[0058] In some embodiments, the functional modules to be assembled can be determined based on the functional requirements of the drone. Each functional module may be directly provided with a module interface 200a or connected to a wired end interface 200b via a connecting cable. The module interface 200a and the wired end interface 200b have a unified structure. Therefore, according to the functional requirements, the module interface 200a or the wired end interface 200b of each functional module to be assembled can be connected to the fuselage interface 100 to achieve flexible assembly of the functional modules. In addition, the connection form of the connecting cable can be flexibly set according to the needs of the electrical connection structure, thereby achieving cascading or parallel connection of multiple functional modules and improving the flexible configuration of the electrical connection form between the functional modules.

[0059] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. All equivalent structural transformations made based on the contents of the present application specification and drawings, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An electrical connection assembly for a drone, characterized in that: include: A fuselage interface is provided on the fuselage of the drone, wherein the fuselage interface has a first surface and includes a first mating portion provided on the first surface; At least one detachable interface, each of which is electrically connectable to a corresponding functional module of the drone, and each of which includes an interface seat and a second mating portion disposed on the interface seat; as well as A fastener, at least a portion of which is a conductive structure, capable of passing through the second mating portion and being detachably connected to the first mating portion, so that at least one of the detachable interfaces is fastened to the body interface, and the fastener electrically connects the second mating portion to the first mating portion.

2. The electrical connection assembly for a drone according to claim 1, wherein: There are multiple detachable interfaces, at least two of which are electrically connected to different functional modules, and multiple detachable interfaces are stacked and fastened to the first surface of the fuselage interface through the fasteners.

3. The electrical connection assembly for a drone according to claim 2, wherein: The detachable interface includes a module interface and a line end interface, wherein the module interface is arranged on the functional module, and the line end interface is located at at least one end of a connecting cable, and the connecting cable can be electrically connected to the corresponding functional module.

4. The electrical connection assembly for a drone according to claim 3, wherein: When the plurality of detachable interfaces are stacked and fastened to the body interface, the detachable interface located at the end of the stacked structure farthest from the first surface is the module interface.

5. The electrical connection assembly for a drone according to claim 1, wherein: The first matching portion includes a connecting groove located on the first surface and a first conductive portion provided on at least a portion of the inner wall of the connecting groove; The second matching portion includes a connecting hole provided through the interface seat and a second conductive portion provided on at least a portion of an inner wall of the connecting hole; The fastener includes a conductive column, which can pass through the connecting hole to be connected to the connecting groove and is simultaneously electrically connected to the second conductive part and the first conductive part.

6. The electrical connection assembly for a drone according to claim 5, wherein: The conductive column is threadedly connected to the connecting groove, and the fastener also includes a limiting portion located at one end of the conductive column. When the fastener fastens the detachable interface to the body interface, the interface seat is clamped between the limiting portion and the first surface.

7. The electrical connection assembly for a drone according to claim 5, wherein: The outer circumferential surface of the conductive column and the inner circumferential surface of the connecting hole are provided with threads that can match each other.

8. The electrical connection assembly for a drone according to claim 1, wherein: The fuselage interface further includes a positioning post erected on the first surface; Each of the detachable interfaces further includes a positioning hole provided through the interface seat, and when the positioning post passes through the positioning hole, the second matching portion corresponds to the first matching portion in position.

9. The electrical connection assembly for a drone according to claim 1, wherein: The first mating part of the body interface includes a first positive pole mating part and a first negative pole mating part, and the second mating part of each of the detachable interfaces includes a second positive pole mating part and a second negative pole mating part, the second positive pole mating part is used to be electrically connected to the first positive pole mating part, and the second negative pole mating part is used to be electrically connected to the first negative pole mating part.

10. A drone, characterized in that: include: body; At least one functional module; as well as According to the electrical connection assembly for a drone as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the fuselage interface is provided on the fuselage, and the detachable interface can be electrically connected to the corresponding functional module.

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