Unmanned aerial vehicle storage device and cruise unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle storage device and a cruise unmanned aerial vehicle, and the unmanned aerial vehicle storage device comprises a storage box body with an upper opening, a parking platform arranged in the storage box body, and a door opening and closing part arranged on the storage box body; the door opening and closing component comprises a driving assembly, two sets of connecting rod assemblies driven by the driving assembly and a box door assembly. The box door assembly comprises a first box door and a second box door which are symmetrically arranged. The first box door and the second box door are rotationally supported through the first connecting rod unit and the second connecting rod unit, and the driving unit drives the rotating rod to rotate and drives the first C-shaped rod to rotate relative to the connecting seat, so that the first box door and the second box door rotate relative to the parking platform until the first box door and the second box door are spliced at the upper opening of the storage box body; the requirement for the storage space of the unmanned aerial vehicle is lowered, and the unmanned aerial vehicle can take off and land outdoors conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of drone auxiliary devices, and in particular to a drone storage device and a cruising drone. Background Art

[0002] A drone is a small, lightweight remote-controlled flying device, mostly used for plant protection work and aerial photography and monitoring. When a drone needs to go out for work activities, it usually needs to be carried and transferred, so a drone storage device is usually required to store, carry and transfer the drone.

[0003] The Chinese utility model patent document with publication number CN220765157U discloses a storage device for drones for power inspections, which relates to the field of drone technology. A sliding groove is provided on the lower surface of the box body, and a mounting block is welded to the lower surface of the box body. A threaded sleeve is welded to one side of the mounting block, and a threaded rod is threadedly connected to one side of the threaded sleeve. The threaded sleeve and the threaded rod rotate in coordination.

[0004] The above-mentioned drone storage device realizes the opening and closing of the box body by swinging the lid on one side. However, the swinging motion of the lid on one side is large and requires a lot of space, which is not conducive to the takeoff and landing of the drone outdoors. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on this, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a drone storage device and a cruising drone, and its specific technical solutions are as follows:

[0006] On the one hand, a drone storage device includes a storage box with an upper opening, a parking platform arranged in the storage box, and an opening and closing door component arranged on the storage box; the opening and closing door component includes a driving assembly, two groups of connecting rod assemblies driven by the driving assembly, and a box door assembly, the box door assembly includes a first box door and a second box door symmetrically arranged, the connecting rod assembly includes a connecting seat, a first connecting rod unit, and a second connecting rod unit, the first connecting rod unit includes a first C-shaped rod rotatably connected to the first box door at one end and rotatably connected to the connecting seat at the other end, the second connecting rod unit includes a second C-shaped rod rotatably connected to the first box door at one end and rotatably connected to the connecting seat at the other end; the driving assembly includes a rotating rod rotatably connected to the connecting seat, and a driving unit that drives the rotating rod to rotate, and the first C-shaped rod is connected to the rotating rod hub at one end rotatably connected to the connecting seat.

[0007] The above-mentioned drone storage device supports the first box door and the second box door for rotation through the first connecting rod unit and the second connecting rod unit. The driving unit drives the rotating rod to rotate, driving the first C-shaped rod to rotate relative to the connecting seat, thereby causing the first box door and the second box door to rotate relative to the parking platform until the two are spliced ​​at the upper opening of the storage box, reducing the requirements for the drone storage space and facilitating the drone's outdoor takeoff and landing.

[0008] On the other hand, a cruising drone includes a drone body and a storage device; the drone body includes a drone main body and a parking bracket arranged at the bottom of the drone main body; the drone main body includes a main body component and a wing component, the main body component includes a circular frame and a wing retracting assembly, the wing component includes four wing assemblies arranged at intervals along the circumference of the circular frame, the wing assembly includes an arc-shaped support arm adapted to the outer edge of the circular frame, and a wing unit arranged at the end of the arc-shaped support arm; the wing retracting assembly is used to drive the end of the arc-shaped support arm away from or close to the circular frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer edge of the circular frame is provided with a receiving structure adapted to the arc-shaped support arm; the receiving structure includes a receiving groove provided on the outer edge of the circular frame and a receiving arc groove adapted to the wing unit.

[0010] Furthermore, the storage device also includes a positioning component; the positioning component includes two groups of positioning components diagonally arranged on the parking platform; the positioning component includes a positioning drive unit arranged on the parking platform, and a positioning bracket slidably connected to the parking platform, and the positioning drive unit drives the positioning bracket to move relative to the parking platform; the positioning bracket is provided with a positioning surface adapted to the parking bracket.

[0011] Furthermore, the positioning drive unit includes a positioning motor fixedly mounted on the parking platform, a transmission gear arranged at the output end of the positioning motor, and a transmission rack arranged below the positioning bracket; the transmission rack is meshed with the transmission gear for transmission.

[0012] Furthermore, the first box door and the second box door are both box shells with a lower opening and a side opening. The first box door is provided with a flared concave edge on the side facing the second box door, and the second box door is provided with a top extended edge adapted to the flared concave edge.

[0013] Furthermore, the parking bracket includes a frame body, a parking assembly and a swing assembly; the parking assembly includes two support units arranged at the bottom of the frame body, the support unit includes a support rod, and the support rod is arranged obliquely outward relative to the bottom plane of the frame body; the swing assembly includes two connecting units respectively connecting the two support units to the frame body, the connecting unit includes a connecting frame hinged to the frame body, and a tension spring connecting the support rod and the connecting frame; the support rod is provided with a hinged end hinged to the frame body, a spring-connected portion connected to the tension spring, and a connecting portion hinged to the connecting frame.

[0014] Furthermore, the support unit further includes a support bottom rod; the support bottom rod is an arc-shaped rod, and the positioning surface of the positioning bracket is an arc-shaped surface adapted to the arc-shaped rod.

[0015] Furthermore, the elastic connection portion is a first ring provided on the support rod, and the connecting portion is a second ring provided on the support rod; the support rod is provided with positioning grooves adapted to the first ring and the second ring respectively.

[0016] Furthermore, the frame body is provided with a connecting support, and the connecting unit includes a connecting rod connecting the connecting support and the connecting frame; the swing assembly also includes a swing limiting unit, and the connecting rod is provided with a connecting end hinged to the connecting frame, and a swing end hinged to the connecting support; the swing limiting unit includes a swing block connected to the swing end hub, and a limit seat arranged on the connecting support. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The present invention can be further understood from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The components in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather the emphasis is placed on illustrating the principles of the embodiments. In different views, the same reference numerals designate corresponding parts.

[0018] Figure 1 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a drone storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a cruising drone according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone body according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone body according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a positioning assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a parking bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of the structure at E in the middle;

[0025] Figure 8 It is a structural cross-sectional view of a parking bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Description of reference numerals:

[0027] 1. Storage box; 2. Parking platform; 3. Opening and closing door components; 4. Drone body; 5. Drone body; 6. Parking bracket; 7. Storage structure; 8. Positioning components;

[0028] 31. Drive assembly; 32. Connecting rod assembly; 33. Door assembly;

[0029] 311, rotating rod;

[0030] 321. Connecting seat; 322. First connecting rod unit; 323. Second connecting rod unit;

[0031] 331, first door; 332, second door;

[0032] 51. Main engine parts; 52. Wing parts;

[0033] 511. Circular frame; 512. Retractable wing assembly;

[0034] 521. Wing assembly; 522. Arc-shaped support arm; 523. Wing unit;

[0035] 61. Frame; 62. Parking assembly; 63. Swing assembly; 64. Swing limiting unit;

[0036] 611, connecting support;

[0037] 621, support unit; 622, support rod; 623, support bottom rod;

[0038] 6221, hinged end; 6222, spring connection portion; 6223, connecting portion;

[0039] 631. Connecting unit; 632. Connecting frame; 633. Tension spring; 634. Connecting rod;

[0040] 641. Swing block; 642. Limit seat;

[0041] 71. Accommodating groove; 72. Accommodating arc groove;

[0042] 81. Positioning assembly; 82. Positioning drive unit; 83. Positioning bracket;

[0043] 801, positioning surface;

[0044] 821. Positioning motor; 822. Transmission gear; 823. Transmission rack. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with its embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0047] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0048] The "first" and "second" in the present invention do not represent specific quantities and orders, but are only used to distinguish names.

[0049] On the one hand, if Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a drone storage device in one embodiment of the present invention includes a storage box 1 with an upper opening, a parking platform 2 arranged in the storage box 1, and an opening and closing door component 3 arranged on the storage box 1; the opening and closing door component 3 includes a driving component 31, two groups of connecting rod components 32 driven by the driving component 31, and a box door component 33, the box door component 33 includes a first box door 331 and a second box door 332 arranged symmetrically, the connecting rod component 32 includes a connecting seat 321, a first connecting rod unit 322, and a second connecting rod unit 323, the first connecting rod unit 323 and the second connecting rod unit 323. A connecting rod unit 322 includes a first C-shaped rod rotatably connected to the first box door 331 at one end and rotatably connected to the connecting seat 321 at the other end. The second connecting rod unit 323 includes a second C-shaped rod rotatably connected to the first box door 331 at one end and rotatably connected to the connecting seat 321 at the other end. The driving assembly 31 includes a rotating rod 311 rotatably connected to the connecting seat 321, and a driving unit that drives the rotating rod 311 to rotate. The end of the first C-shaped rod rotatably connected to the connecting seat 321 is connected to the hub of the rotating rod 311.

[0050] The above-mentioned drone storage device rotatably supports the first box door 331 and the second box door 332 through the first connecting rod unit 322 and the second connecting rod unit 323. The driving unit drives the rotating rod 311 to rotate, driving the first C-shaped rod to rotate relative to the connecting seat 321, thereby causing the first box door 331 and the second box door 332 to rotate relative to the parking platform 2 until the two are spliced ​​together at the upper opening of the storage box 1, thereby reducing the requirements for drone storage space and facilitating the take-off and landing of the drone outdoors.

[0051] In one embodiment, the driving unit (not shown in the figure) includes an opening and closing driving motor, and a first transmission pulley and a transmission pulley group arranged at the output end of the opening and closing driving motor, and a second transmission pulley and a third transmission pulley respectively arranged on the rotating rods 311 on both sides. The opening and closing driving motor synchronously drives the second transmission pulley and the third transmission pulley through the transmission pulley group, so that the first box door 331 and the second box door 332 are opened and closed synchronously.

[0052] On the other hand, Figure 2 and Figure 3 、 Figure 4As shown, a cruising drone in one embodiment of the present invention includes a drone body 4 and a drone storage device; the drone body 4 includes a drone main body 5 and a parking bracket 6 arranged at the bottom of the drone main body 5; the drone main body 5 includes a main unit component 51 and a wing component 52, the main unit component 51 includes a circular frame 511 and a wing retracting assembly 512, the wing component 52 includes four wing assemblies 521 arranged at intervals along the circumference of the circular frame 511, the wing assembly 521 includes an arc-shaped support arm 522 adapted to the outer circumference of the circular frame 511, and a wing unit 523 arranged at the end of the arc-shaped support arm 522; the wing retracting assembly 512 is used to drive the end of the arc-shaped support arm 522 away from or close to the circular frame 511.

[0053] For the above-mentioned cruising drone, when the drone body 4 needs to be stored in the storage device, after the drone body 4 lands on the parking platform 2, the wing-retracting assembly 512 drives the end of the arc-shaped support arm 522 close to the circular frame 511, thereby reducing the space occupied by the main unit component 51, making it easier to store the size of the storage box 1, thereby reducing the volume of the storage box 1 and making the structure more compact.

[0054] In one embodiment, the outer edge of the circular frame 511 is provided with a receiving structure 7 adapted to accommodate the arc-shaped support arm 522. The receiving structure 7 includes a receiving groove 71 provided on the outer edge of the circular frame 511 and an arc-shaped receiving groove 72 adapted to accommodate the wing unit 523. Thus, when the wing retracting assembly 512 drives the end of the arc-shaped support arm 522 toward the circular frame 511, the arc-shaped support arm 522 is accommodated in the receiving groove 71 and the wing unit 523 is accommodated in the arc-shaped receiving groove 72, thereby reducing the space occupied by the main unit 51.

[0055] In one embodiment, one end of the arc-shaped support arm 522, which is rotatably connected to the circular frame 511, serves as the driving end, and the wing-retracting assembly 512 includes four wing-retracting motors, one of which is located at the driving end of each arc-shaped support arm 522. Thus, the wing-retracting motors drive the arc-shaped support arm 522 to realize the extended or retracted state of the wing assembly 521.

[0056] like Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, in one embodiment, the storage device further includes a positioning component 8; the positioning component 8 includes two sets of positioning assemblies 81 diagonally disposed on the parking platform 2; the positioning assembly 81 includes a positioning drive unit 82 disposed on the parking platform 2 and a positioning bracket 83 slidably connected to the parking platform 2, the positioning drive unit 82 drives the positioning bracket 83 to move relative to the parking platform 2; the positioning bracket 83 is provided with a positioning surface 801 adapted to accommodate the parking bracket 6. In this way, the positioning drive unit 82 drives the positioning bracket 83 to move relative to the parking platform 2, and the positioning surface 801 is used to define the horizontal position of the parking bracket 6 on the parking platform 2, thereby achieving a stable and reliable placement function.

[0057] In one embodiment, the positioning drive unit 82 includes a positioning motor 821 fixedly mounted on the parking platform 2, a transmission gear 822 disposed at the output terminal of the positioning motor 821, and a transmission rack 823 disposed below the positioning bracket 83; the transmission rack 823 meshes with the transmission gear 822. Thus, the positioning motor 821 drives the transmission gear 822 to rotate, and the transmission gear 822 meshes with the transmission rack 823, driving the positioning bracket 83 to translate.

[0058] In one embodiment, the first door 331 and the second door 332 are both box shells with a lower opening and a side opening. The first door 331 has a flared concave edge on the side facing the second door 332, and the second door 332 has a top extension that matches the flared concave edge. Thus, the top extension extends into the flared concave edge, achieving a precise seal between the first door 331 and the second door 332, thereby forming a complete and reliable box structure.

[0059] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 、 Figure 8As shown, in one embodiment, the parking bracket 6 includes a frame body 61, a parking component 62 and a swinging component 63; the parking component 62 includes two supporting units 621 arranged at the bottom of the frame body 61, and the supporting unit 621 includes a support rod 622, and the support rod 622 is inclined outward relative to the bottom plane of the frame body 61; the swinging component 63 includes two connecting units 631 respectively connecting the two supporting units 621 to the frame body 61, and the connecting unit 631 includes a connecting frame 632 hinged to the frame body 61, and a tension spring 633 connecting the support rod 622 and the connecting frame 632; the support rod 622 is provided with a hinged end 6221 hinged to the frame body 61, a spring-connecting portion 6222 connected to the tension spring 633, and a connecting portion 6223 hinged to the connecting frame 632. In this way, a support rod 622 is set at the bottom of the frame 61 to be tilted outward, and a tension spring 633 is used to connect the support rod 622 and the connecting frame 632; when the drone lands, the tension spring 633 can absorb part of the impact force and be stretched, and the support rod 622 can swing outward relative to the frame 61, thereby ensuring that the base frame is not damaged due to excessive force, and the structure is stable and reliable.

[0060] In one embodiment, the support unit 621 further includes a support base rod 623; the support base rod 623 is a curved rod, and the positioning surface of the positioning bracket 83 is a curved surface adapted to fit the curved rod. Specifically, the curved rod is adapted to the outer dimensions of the circular frame 511. Thus, by designing the support base rod 623 as a curved rod, the vertical projection volume of the entire drone body 4 is reduced, thereby reducing the overall volume of the drone storage device.

[0061] In one embodiment, the spring-connecting portion 6222 is a first ring disposed on the support rod 622, and the connecting portion 6223 is a second ring disposed on the support rod 622. The support rod 622 is provided with positioning grooves adapted to fit the first and second rings, respectively. Thus, by fitting the first and second rings into the positioning grooves, the first and second rings are prevented from axially moving on the support rod 622, thereby ensuring the swinging effect of the swing assembly 63.

[0062] In one embodiment, the frame 61 is provided with a connecting support 611, and the connecting unit 631 includes a connecting rod 634 connecting the connecting support 611 and the connecting frame 632. The swing assembly 63 also includes a swing limiting unit 64, wherein the connecting rod 634 includes a connecting end hinged to the connecting frame 632 and a swing end hinged to the connecting support 611. The swing limiting unit 64 includes a swing block 641 connected to the swing end hub and a limit seat 642 provided on the connecting seat 611. In this way, the connecting rod 634 is used to assist in the connection to the connecting support 611, making the swinging movement of the swing assembly 63 more stable and reliable. At the same time, when the support rod 622 swings, the swing block 641 also swings, and the swing position of the swing block 641 is limited by the limit seat 642, thereby preventing the support rod 622 from swinging too much and interfering with other mechanisms.

[0063] In one embodiment, a buffer sleeve is provided at the end of the support bottom rod 623. In this way, when the drone lands, the buffer sleeve contacts the ground and can buffer part of the impact force.

[0064] In one embodiment, a protective unit is provided at the bottom of the frame 61. The protective unit comprises at least four protective blocks protruding from the bottom surface of the frame 61. This allows the drone to land at high speeds, generating a strong impact that the swing assembly 63 cannot fully absorb. The protective blocks can then contact the ground, providing some protection.

[0065] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0066] The above-described embodiments merely illustrate several implementations of the present invention, and while their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make numerous variations and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent for this invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A drone storage device, characterized in that: It comprises a storage box body with an upper opening, a parking platform arranged in the storage box body, and an opening and closing door component arranged on the storage box body; The opening and closing door component includes a driving assembly, two groups of connecting rod assemblies driven by the driving assembly, and a door assembly, the door assembly includes a first door and a second door symmetrically arranged, the connecting rod assembly includes a connecting seat, a first connecting rod unit, and a second connecting rod unit, the first connecting rod unit includes a first C-shaped rod with one end rotatably connected to the first door and the other end rotatably connected to the connecting seat, the second connecting rod unit includes a second C-shaped rod with one end rotatably connected to the first door and the other end rotatably connected to the connecting seat; The driving assembly includes a rotating rod rotatably connected to the connecting seat and a driving unit driving the rotating rod to rotate. One end of the first C-shaped rod rotatably connected to the connecting seat is connected to the rotating rod hub.

2. A cruising drone, characterized in that: comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle body and the storage device according to claim 1; The drone body includes a drone main body and a parking bracket arranged at the bottom of the drone main body; The drone body includes a main body component and a wing component, the main body component includes a circular frame and a wing retracting assembly, the wing component includes four wing assemblies arranged at intervals along the circumference of the circular frame, and the wing assembly includes an arc-shaped support arm adapted to the outer edge of the circular frame, and a wing unit arranged at the end of the arc-shaped support arm; The wing retracting assembly is used to drive the end of the arc-shaped support arm away from or close to the circular frame.

3. A cruising drone according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer edge of the circular frame is provided with a accommodating structure adapted to the arc-shaped support arm; The accommodating structure includes an accommodating groove arranged on the outer edge of the circular frame and an accommodating arc groove adapted to the wing unit.

4. A cruising drone according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage device further includes a positioning component; The positioning component includes two groups of positioning components arranged diagonally on the parking platform; The positioning assembly includes a positioning drive unit provided on the parking platform and a positioning bracket slidably connected to the parking platform, wherein the positioning drive unit drives the positioning bracket to move relative to the parking platform; The positioning bracket is provided with a positioning surface adapted to the parking bracket.

5. The cruising drone according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning drive unit includes a positioning motor fixedly mounted on the parking platform, a transmission gear arranged at the output end of the positioning motor, and a transmission rack arranged below the positioning bracket; The transmission rack is meshed with the transmission gear for transmission.

6. The cruising drone according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first box door and the second box door are both box shells with a lower opening and a side opening. The first box door is provided with a flared concave edge on the side facing the second box door, and the second box door is provided with a top extended edge adapted to the flared concave edge.

7. The cruising drone according to claim 4, characterized in that: The parking bracket includes a frame body, a parking component and a swing component; The parking assembly includes two support units arranged at the bottom of the frame, and the support units include support rods, and the support rods are arranged outwardly with respect to the bottom plane of the frame; The swing assembly includes two connecting units respectively connecting two supporting units to the frame body, and the connecting unit includes a connecting frame hinged to the frame body and a tension spring connecting the supporting rod and the connecting frame; The support rod is provided with a hinged end hinged to the frame body, an elastic connection portion connected to the tension spring, and a connection portion hinged to the connecting frame.

8. The cruising drone according to claim 7, characterized in that: The support unit further comprises a support bottom bar; The supporting bottom rod is an arc-shaped rod, and the positioning surface of the positioning bracket is an arc-shaped surface adapted to the arc-shaped rod.

9. The cruising drone according to claim 7, characterized in that: The elastic connection portion is a first ring provided on the support rod, and the connecting portion is a second ring provided on the support rod; The support rods are respectively provided with positioning grooves adapted to the first ring and the second ring.

10. The cruising drone according to claim 7, characterized in that: The frame body is provided with a connecting seat, and the connecting unit comprises a connecting rod connecting the connecting seat and the connecting frame; The swing assembly further includes a swing limiting unit, wherein the connecting rod is provided with a connecting end hinged to the connecting frame and a swing end hinged to the connecting seat; The swing limiting unit includes a swing block connected to the swing end shaft hub and a limiting seat arranged on the connecting seat.

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