Mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle

Abstract

The mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle comprises an inspection vehicle body, a mounting frame is mounted at the upper end of the inspection vehicle body, a placement box abutting against the inspection vehicle body is slidably connected into the mounting frame, the placement box is fixed into the mounting frame through two locking mechanisms, and a lifting plate is slidably connected into the placement box; a lifting platform is fixed to the lifting plate, an unmanned aerial vehicle is placed on the lifting platform, two box covers are hinged to the containing box, mounting grooves are formed in the box covers, and extrusion air bags for limiting the unmanned aerial vehicle are mounted in the mounting grooves. The mounting frame is stably connected with the inspection vehicle, so that the stability under various road conditions is guaranteed; the unmanned aerial vehicle can be conveniently taken out and stored through the lifting mechanism, the inspection efficiency is improved, the extrusion air bag is matched with the air supply mechanism, the unmanned aerial vehicle is reliably limited and fixed, moving and shaking are prevented, the overall structure is simple, operation is convenient, the unmanned aerial vehicle can be rapidly deployed, and the inspection requirement in the field or complex environment is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicles, and in particular to a mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of drone technology, drones are increasingly being used in various fields, especially in the field of inspection. With their advantages of flexibility, efficiency, and freedom from terrain restrictions, drones have become an important tool for inspection work. However, when conducting drone inspections in the wild or in complex environments, how to safely and conveniently carry, store, and deploy drones has become a pressing issue.

[0003] Traditional drone transportation often relies on manual handling or simple storage boxes. This approach is not only inefficient but also susceptible to vibration and collisions on bumpy roads, leading to damage or performance degradation. Furthermore, when inspection areas need to be frequently changed or long inspection missions are required, traditional methods cannot meet the requirements for rapid deployment and efficient operations.

[0004] To overcome these problems, a number of drone inspection vehicles have emerged on the market. However, most of these vehicles have complex structures, inconvenient operation, and unstable drone fixation. Therefore, it is particularly important to develop a mobile drone inspection vehicle with a simple structure, convenient operation, stable drone fixation, and rapid deployment. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above technical problems and to propose a mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle.

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions: A mobile drone inspection vehicle comprises an inspection vehicle, an installation frame is installed on the upper end of the inspection vehicle, a placement box is slidably connected to the installation frame and is against the inspection vehicle, the placement box is fixed in the installation frame by two locking mechanisms, a lifting plate is slidably connected to the placement box, a lifting platform is fixed on the lifting plate, a drone is placed on the lifting platform, two box covers are hingedly connected to the placement box, the box covers are provided with installation grooves, and an extrusion airbag for limiting the position of the drone is installed in the installation groove.

[0007] Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a lock hole arranged on the outside of the placement box, a sliding lock pin is provided through the installation frame, the lock pin is slidably connected in the lock hole, a pull block is fixed on the lock pin, a first spring is fixed on the pull block, the other end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the installation frame, and the first spring is sleeved on the outside of the lock pin.

[0008] Preferably, it also includes a lifting mechanism that drives the lifting plate to move up and down, and the lifting mechanism includes two short shafts rotatably installed at the bottom of the placement box, a threaded barrel is fixed on the short shaft, a screw is threadedly connected to the threaded barrel, and the screw is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting plate.

[0009] Preferably, it further comprises a transmission mechanism, wherein the transmission mechanism comprises a transmission wheel fixed on the threaded barrel, and the two transmission wheels are connected by a transmission belt.

[0010] Preferably, a mounting plate is fixed to the inner bottom of the placement box, a motor is mounted on the mounting plate, a drive shaft is fixed to the output end of the motor, a first bevel gear is fixed on the drive shaft, a second bevel gear is fixed on the short shaft, and the first bevel gear is meshed with the second bevel gear.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes an air supply mechanism for driving the extrusion airbag to expand, the air supply mechanism includes a piston cylinder placed at the bottom of the box, a movable piston is slidably connected in the piston cylinder, a second spring is fixed to the bottom of the movable piston, the second spring is fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the piston cylinder, a vertical rod is fixed to the upper end of the movable piston, the vertical rod is against the bottom of the lifting plate, and the piston cylinder is connected to the extrusion airbag through a hose.

[0012] Preferably, a channel is provided inside the placement box and the box cover, and the hose is located in the channel.

[0013] Preferably, a shaft is fixedly mounted on the box cover, and the shaft is rotatably mounted on the placement box.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. Stable structure and easy installation: The mounting frame is securely fastened to the inspection vehicle with high-strength bolts, ensuring stability under various road conditions and inspection operations. Furthermore, the placement box and mounting frame are connected by a sliding mechanism and secured with a locking mechanism, ensuring structural stability while facilitating disassembly and maintenance.

[0015] 2. Convenient UAV Lifting: The motor drives the threaded barrel to rotate, which in turn drives the screw and lifting plate up and down, enabling rapid UAV lifting. This design not only improves the efficiency of UAV deployment but also facilitates inspection and maintenance of the UAV at different heights.

[0016] 3. Drone Stability: The drone is fixed in place by squeezing the airbag, effectively preventing it from moving or shaking during inspections. The squeezing airbag is made of highly elastic, wear-resistant rubber material and can adapt to drones of different shapes and sizes, providing stable fixation.

[0017] 4. Easy to operate, safe and reliable: The entire inspection vehicle is designed with operator convenience and safety in mind. The drone can be raised, lowered, secured, and released with simple operations, significantly reducing operational difficulty and labor intensity. Furthermore, the inspection vehicle is equipped with comprehensive protective measures, such as anti-slip mats and sealing rings, to ensure the safety of the drone during storage and transportation.

[0018] 5. Strong adaptability and wide application: The mobile drone inspection vehicle of the present invention is suitable for drone inspection operations in various field or complex environments. Whether in mountainous areas, deserts or city streets, drones can be quickly deployed to carry out inspection tasks, greatly improving inspection efficiency and accuracy.

[0019] To sum up, the present invention is firmly connected to the inspection vehicle through the installation frame to ensure stability under various road conditions; the lifting mechanism enables convenient removal and storage of the drone, improving inspection efficiency; the squeezing airbag cooperates with the air supply mechanism to reliably limit and fix the drone to prevent movement and shaking. The overall structure is simple and easy to operate, and the drone can be quickly deployed to meet inspection needs in the wild or complex environments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle proposed by the present invention; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the drone in a mobile drone inspection vehicle proposed by the present invention; Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a lock hole in a mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle proposed by the present invention; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle proposed by the present invention; Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a motor in a mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle proposed by the present invention; Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the piston cylinder in a mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle proposed by the present invention.

[0021] In the figure: 1 inspection vehicle, 2 installation frame, 3 placement box, 4 box cover, 5 drone, 6 lifting platform, 7 pull block, 8 locking pin, 9 first spring, 10 installation slot, 11 extrusion airbag, 12 fixing ear, 13 lock hole, 14 shaft, 15 lifting plate, 16 hose, 17 piston cylinder, 18 short shaft, 19 threaded cylinder, 20 transmission wheel, 21 transmission belt, 22 motor, 23 screw, 24 second spring, 25 installation plate, 26 drive shaft, 27 first bevel gear, 28 second bevel gear, 29 vertical rod, 30 moving piston. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. For ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn according to the actual proportional relationship. Technologies, methods and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant fields may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods and equipment should be considered as part of the authorization specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar numbers and letters represent similar items in the following figures, so once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0023] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc. in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way are interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of this application can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, and that the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc. are generally of the same type, and do not limit the number of objects. For example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims represents at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects associated with each other are in an "or" relationship.

[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0025] Reference Figures 1-6 A mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle includes an inspection vehicle 1. A mounting frame 2 is installed on the upper end of the inspection vehicle 1. A plurality of fixing ears 12 are fixed on the mounting frame 2. The fixing ears 12 are provided with mounting holes. The fixing ears 12 can be firmly fixed in the preset threaded holes on the inspection vehicle 1 by high-strength bolts, ensuring the stability of the mounting frame 2 under various road conditions and inspection operations.

[0026] A placement box 3 that is against the inspection vehicle 1 is slidably connected in the installation frame 2. Guide grooves are provided on both sides of the placement box 3, and corresponding guide strips are provided on the inner wall of the installation frame 2 to ensure that the placement box 3 slides smoothly and is positioned accurately. The placement box 3 is fixed in the installation frame 2 by two locking mechanisms. The locking mechanism includes a lock hole 13 provided on the outside of the placement box 3. A slidable lock pin 8 is provided through the installation frame 2. The end of the lock pin 8 is provided with a conical head for easy insertion into the lock hole 13. The lock pin 8 is slidably connected in the lock hole 13. A pull block 7 is fixed on the lock pin 8. The surface of the pull block 7 is provided with anti-slip grooves for easy gripping by the operator. A first spring 9 is fixed on the pull block 7. The other end of the first spring 9 is fixedly connected to the installation frame 2. The first spring 9 is sleeved on the outside of the lock pin 8 to provide a stable locking force.

[0027] A lifting plate 15 is slidably connected to the placement box 3, and also includes a lifting mechanism for driving the lifting plate 15 to move up and down. The lifting mechanism includes two short shafts 18 rotatably installed at the bottom of the placement box 3. The short shaft 18 is connected to the placement box 3 through a bearing to reduce rotational resistance. A threaded barrel 19 is fixed on the short shaft 18, and a screw 23 is connected to the inner thread of the threaded barrel 19. The surface of the screw 23 is provided with a wear-resistant coating to extend the service life. The screw 23 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting plate 15, and also includes a transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism includes a transmission wheel 20 fixed on the threaded barrel 19. The two transmission wheels 20 are connected by a transmission belt 21. The transmission belt 21 is made of high-strength, wear-resistant rubber material.

[0028] A mounting plate 25 is fixed to the inner bottom of the placement box 3, and a motor 22 is installed on the mounting plate 25. The motor 22 adopts a low-noise, high-efficiency model. A drive shaft 26 is fixed to the output end of the motor 22, and the drive shaft 26 is connected to the output end of the motor 22 through a coupling to ensure stable transmission. A first bevel gear 27 is fixed on the drive shaft 26, and a second bevel gear 28 is fixed on the short shaft 18. The first bevel gear 27 is meshed with the second bevel gear 28, and a lubricating oil groove is provided at the meshing position to reduce wear.

[0029] A lifting platform 6 is fixed on the lifting plate 15, and an anti-slip pad is provided on the surface of the lifting platform 6 to prevent the drone 5 from sliding. The drone 5 is placed on the lifting platform 6, and two box covers 4 are hingedly connected to the placement box 3. The two box covers 4 are locked by locks after being closed; a shaft rod 14 is fixedly installed on the box cover 4, and the shaft rod 14 is connected to the placement box 3 through a bearing to achieve smooth rotation, and the shaft rod 14 is rotatably installed on the placement box 3; a mounting groove 10 is provided on the box cover 4, and an extrusion airbag 11 for limiting the drone 5 is installed in the mounting groove 10, and the extrusion airbag 11 is made of highly elastic and wear-resistant rubber material.

[0030] It also includes an air supply mechanism for driving the extrusion airbag 11 to expand. The air supply mechanism includes a piston cylinder 17 at the bottom of the placement box 3. A mobile piston 30 is slidably connected in the piston cylinder 17. A sealing ring is provided on the surface of the mobile piston 30 to ensure sealing. A second spring 24 is fixed to the bottom of the mobile piston 30. The second spring 24 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the piston cylinder 17. A vertical rod 29 is fixed to the upper end of the mobile piston 30. The surface of the vertical rod 29 is provided with a wear-resistant coating to reduce friction with the lifting plate 15. The vertical rod 29 is against the bottom of the lifting plate 15. The piston cylinder 17 is connected to the extrusion airbag 11 through a hose 16. The hose 16 is made of a high-pressure resistant and wear-resistant material. A channel is provided inside the placement box 3 and the box cover 4. The hose 16 is located in the channel. The surface of the channel is provided with a protective layer to prevent the hose 16 from being damaged.

[0031] When the present invention is used: The operator drives the mobile drone inspection vehicle to the vicinity of the inspection area and ensures that the vehicle is parked in a stable and safe position.

[0032] Open the two hinged box covers 4 on the storage box 3, and by rotating the shaft 14, the box covers 4 are smoothly flipped open to expose the lifting platform 6 and the drone 5 in the storage box 3.

[0033] The motor 22 on the bottom mounting plate 25 of the storage box 3 is activated. This drives the drive shaft 26 through a coupling, which in turn rotates the first bevel gear 27. The first bevel gear 27 meshes with the second bevel gear 28 on the stub shaft 18. Through the transmission mechanism (drive wheel 20 and drive belt 21), the threaded barrel 19 on both stub shafts 18 rotates synchronously. The screw 23 inside the threaded barrel 19 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting plate 15. As the threaded barrel 19 rotates, the screw 23 drives the lifting plate 15 and the lifting platform 6 upward, raising the drone 5 from the storage box 3 to a height that is convenient for operation.

[0034] As the lifting plate 15 rises, the vertical rod 29 loses the pressure of the lifting plate 15, and due to the elastic force of the second spring 24, it pushes the movable piston 30 upward to slide in the piston cylinder 17, and the air in the extrusion airbag 11 is sucked into the piston cylinder 17 through the hose 16. At this time, the extrusion airbag 11 is accommodated in the mounting groove 10, so it is not easy to cause the extrusion airbag 11 to be damaged by collision.

[0035] The operator performs a final inspection of the drone 5, confirming that the drone 5 is in good condition and has sufficient battery power, and then starts the drone 5 for inspection. The drone 5 performs aerial photography, monitoring, and data collection of the inspection area according to the preset route or the operator's instructions.

[0036] After the inspection is completed, the drone 5 returns to the vicinity of the mobile drone inspection vehicle, and the operator controls the drone 5 to land on the lifting platform 6. The motor 22 is turned off, and the lifting plate 15 and the lifting platform 6 slowly descend under the action of gravity and return to the storage box 3. The box cover 4 is then closed and locked by the lock.

[0037] As the lifting plate 15 descends, the vertical rod 29 again contacts the bottom of the lifting plate 15, pushing the movable piston 30 downward, pushing the movable piston 30 downward to slide in the piston cylinder 17, and pressing the air in the piston cylinder 17 into the extrusion airbag 11 through the hose 16. The extrusion airbag 11 expands in the mounting groove 10, limiting and fixing the drone 5 to prevent the drone 5 from moving or shaking during the inspection process; the air in the extrusion airbag 11 is drawn back into the piston cylinder 17, and the extrusion airbag 11 contracts, releasing the limit on the drone 5.

[0038] The operator drives the mobile drone inspection vehicle back to the base or the next inspection area.

[0039] When it is necessary to separate the placement box 3 from the installation frame 2, open the locking mechanism of the installation frame 2 on the inspection vehicle 1, pull the locking pin 8 outward through the pull block 7, overcome the elastic force of the first spring 9, and make the locking pin 8 withdraw from the lock hole 13 of the placement box 3, thereby releasing the lock on the placement box 3 so that the placement box 3 can be disassembled.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field, within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, who makes equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered by the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle, comprising an inspection vehicle (1), characterized in that: The upper end of the inspection vehicle (1) is provided with a mounting frame (2), a placement box (3) that is slidably connected to the installation frame (2) and abuts against the inspection vehicle (1), the placement box (3) is fixed in the installation frame (2) by two locking mechanisms, a lifting plate (15) is slidably connected to the placement box (3), a lifting platform (6) is fixed on the lifting plate (15), a drone (5) is placed on the lifting platform (6), two box covers (4) are hingedly connected to the placement box (3), a mounting groove (10) is provided on the box cover (4), and an extrusion airbag (11) for limiting the position of the drone (5) is installed in the mounting groove (10).

2. A mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes a lock hole (13) arranged on the outside of the placement box (3), a lock pin (8) slidably arranged is passed through the installation frame (2), the lock pin (8) is slidably connected in the lock hole (13), a pull block (7) is fixed on the lock pin (8), a first spring (9) is fixed on the pull block (7), the other end of the first spring (9) is fixedly connected to the installation frame (2), and the first spring (9) is set on the outside of the lock pin (8).

3. The mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a lifting mechanism for driving the lifting plate (15) to move up and down, wherein the lifting mechanism includes two short shafts (18) rotatably mounted on the bottom of the placement box (3), a threaded barrel (19) is fixed on the short shaft (18), and a screw (23) is connected to the inner thread of the threaded barrel (19), and the screw (23) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting plate (15).

4. The mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a transmission mechanism, which includes a transmission wheel (20) fixed on the threaded barrel (19), and the two transmission wheels (20) are connected by a transmission belt (21).

5. The mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: A mounting plate (25) is fixed to the inner bottom of the placement box (3), a motor (22) is mounted on the mounting plate (25), a drive shaft (26) is fixed to the output end of the motor (22), a first bevel gear (27) is fixed to the drive shaft (26), a second bevel gear (28) is fixed to the short shaft (18), and the first bevel gear (27) is meshed with the second bevel gear (28).

6. The mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes an air supply mechanism for driving the extrusion airbag (11) to expand, wherein the air supply mechanism includes a piston cylinder (17) at the bottom of the placement box (3), a movable piston (30) is slidably connected in the piston cylinder (17), a second spring (24) is fixed to the bottom of the movable piston (30), the second spring (24) is fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the piston cylinder (17), a vertical rod (29) is fixed to the upper end of the movable piston (30), the vertical rod (29) is against the bottom of the lifting plate (15), and the piston cylinder (17) is connected to the extrusion airbag (11) through a hose (16).

7. The mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that: A passage is provided inside the placement box (3) and the box cover (4), and the hose (16) is located in the passage.

8. The mobile unmanned aerial vehicle inspection vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A shaft (14) is fixedly mounted on the box cover (4), and the shaft (14) is rotatably mounted on the placement box (3).

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