Unmanned aerial vehicle cluster offshore operation unmanned control guarantee platform
By building an unmanned control support platform for drone swarm operations at sea, the problems of drone endurance, risk avoidance and storage at sea have been solved, and efficient, safe and flexible operations of drone swarms have been achieved to adapt to diverse mission requirements.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510683366.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-16
AI Technical Summary
Drone swarms face problems such as short flight time, poor risk avoidance capabilities, single storage methods, and limited integrated functions during maritime operations, which limit their large-scale application.
An unmanned control and support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations has been designed, including a support frame platform, a support platform master control device, an offshore transceiver device, a cabin cluster storage device, and a communication control device, to achieve autonomous and efficient recovery, charging and endurance, emergency avoidance, and automatic maintenance of UAVs.
It improves the maneuverability and survivability of drone clusters at sea, expands the scale of work, ensures the safety and communication stability of drones, adapts to different mission requirements, and provides diversified platform functions.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of drone swarm support, and more specifically, to an unmanned control support platform for drone swarm offshore operations. Background Art
[0002] In recent years, as drone technology has matured and manufacturing costs have significantly decreased, the application of drones has gradually expanded from land to sea. Faced with increasingly complex maritime environments, single or small numbers of drones, due to their limited functionality, are unable to meet diverse mission requirements, prompting the development of swarm drone applications. Currently, a small number of drone swarms have been deployed for maritime operations, maritime rescue, and maritime inspections. However, the complex and changing maritime environment, the short flight time and poor hazard avoidance capabilities of drones, and the relatively simple storage methods and limited integrated functions of existing drone operational support equipment or structures have significantly constrained the widespread application of drone swarms over large maritime areas. Therefore, the design and development of an unmanned control and support platform that centralizes these support functions is the foundation and top priority for unmanning drone systems in maritime environments.
[0003] In order for multiple drones to achieve large-scale and long-term joint operations at sea, they need to address the inherent shortcomings of drones, such as short flight time and poor risk avoidance capabilities. This requires a fully functional drone support platform, whose basic functions include: communication with drones, receiving and transmitting in the marine environment, cluster stacking storage, charging and long-term endurance, etc. (1) Drone marine transmission and reception capabilities: Drones first face the problem of endurance when working at sea, and landing and charging on the marine support platform is a relatively effective way to solve this problem, which involves the issue of drone marine environment transmission and reception. However, in the environment near the sea surface, drones and their support platforms are affected by wind and waves, causing shaking and bumping. At this time, the docking control of the two during the recovery process is the key to achieving safe and efficient recovery of drones. (2) Drone cluster storage capacity: Drone cluster operations are the joint and coordinated operations of multiple drones. Drones may be equipped with different equipment according to different mission requirements. As an effective device for landing and charging, the marine support platform needs to be equipped with storage space designed to meet the number of drone clusters. The design of such storage space must take into account the available space of marine vehicles, such as ships and submarines. (3) Long-term endurance of drones (illustration of drone rotation plan): The endurance problem of drones is one of the fundamental reasons that plague the large-scale application of drones at sea. (4) Multifunctional expansion capability of cabins: The traditional open storage mode of carrier-based aircraft is not suitable for the storage of drone clusters. This is because the shaking and turbulence at sea can easily cause mechanical collisions, and when there is a lack of direct control, it is very easy to affect the structural safety of drones. (5) Platform IoT expansion capability: The traditional drone maritime work support mode is mostly completed through designated support equipment, that is, a single support equipment serves a single or a small number of drones. This designated management mode, while providing a certain degree of support reliability, also limits the efficiency of drone operations at sea to a certain extent. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an unmanned control and support platform for drone swarm offshore operations, which can autonomously and efficiently recover drones and realize drone charging and endurance, emergency risk avoidance, and automatic maintenance.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problems is as follows: constructing an unmanned control support platform for drone swarm offshore operations, including a supporting frame platform, a support platform master control device, a marine transceiver device, a cabin cluster storage device, an intelligent cabin, and a communication control device; the marine transceiver device and the communication control device are arranged on the top of the supporting frame platform, the cabin cluster storage device is arranged on the upper part of the supporting frame platform, and the support platform master control device is arranged on the bottom of the supporting frame platform; the cabin cluster storage device is connected to the marine transceiver device through an anchoring ball guide mechanism, and the support platform master control device is connected to the communication control device through a data cable; the support platform master control device is connected to the intelligent cabin and the marine transceiver device through a circuit protocol;
[0006] The support platform master control device is used to receive and process the cluster control platform center task instructions and UAV service requests, control the offshore support platform, and realize the scheduling between the internal modules of the support platform;
[0007] The offshore transceiver is used to execute the instructions of the support platform master control device, achieve short-term mechanical connection with the offshore transceiver and the transceiver lifting platform, and realize the dispatching and transportation of the UAV between the cabin cluster storage device and the external environment;
[0008] The cabin cluster storage device is used to prevent the cabin from shaking or tipping over, ensuring the stability of drone charging and storage;
[0009] The smart cabin is used to adjust the damping device inside the cabin and provide real-time feedback on the drone's power level and damage status.
[0010] The communication control device is used to realize wireless communication between the support platform master control device and the drone cluster, realize the interconnection of multiple maritime support platforms, process drone emergency service requests, receive the work results of the drone cluster, and realize human-computer interaction.
[0011] According to the above scheme, the marine transceiver device includes a hatch, an identification module, a fixing module, a worm gear reduction motor, a telescopic connecting rod, an umbrella-shaped telescopic net and a semicircular flat plate slider;
[0012] The hatch is used to provide a closed environment inside the platform master control device;
[0013] The identification module is used to quickly identify the identity of the drone and the gripping point of the fixed module;
[0014] The fixing module is used to grab and fix the drone and transport it inside the platform;
[0015] The semicircular flat plate slider is located at the center of the supporting frame platform and serves as the hatch of the transceiver;
[0016] The worm gear reduction motor is connected to the telescopic connecting rod to control the telescopic movement of the telescopic connecting rod, and an umbrella-shaped telescopic net is arranged between the multiple telescopic connecting rods.
[0017] According to the above solution, the cabin cluster storage device includes a transceiver lifting platform and a stacking cabin;
[0018] The cabin is used to realize the cluster storage function of the drone and provide charging, cleaning, maintenance, and emergency avoidance protection functions;
[0019] The transmitting and receiving lifting platform is used to meet the transportation needs of the UAV within the support platform.
[0020] According to the above solution, the communication control device is arranged on the inner wall of the container, and the communication control device includes a Bluetooth module, a satellite communication module, a radio communication module, a radar and a radar transponder.
[0021] According to the above scheme, the cabin cluster storage device includes an identification module, a securing module, a lifting module, a platform wall shell and a drone storage cabin;
[0022] The identification module is used to quickly identify the drone and its location. It is installed on the outside of the cabin door and includes a micro camera and an infrared recognition device. It is connected to the platform control device.
[0023] The fastening modules are used to grab and fix the drone and are set at the four corners of the lifting module;
[0024] The lifting module is used to control the rotation of the rotating disk and transport the received drone to the drone storage cabin. It is arranged inside the support frame platform and includes a rotating disk for receiving the drone. The bottom of the rotating disk is equipped with gears and a steering gear.
[0025] The platform wall shell is used to separate the inner and outer parts of the cabin and can be used to protect the safety of the stored drones.
[0026] According to the above solution, the support frame platform is provided with three layers, including a cabin support plate, a two-phase hybrid stepper motor, a cabin and a connecting rod;
[0027] The upper layer of the support frame platform is provided with six cabin support plates arranged in a regular hexagon for supporting and fixing the cabin, and the six cabin support plates enclose a hollow area;
[0028] Adjacent cabin support plates are connected by connecting rods and fixed on the platform shell, and each cabin stores a drone;
[0029] The two-phase hybrid stepping motor is arranged in the umbrella-shaped transceiver mechanism, and the two-phase hybrid stepping motor is used to drive the large cylindrical gear and the small cylindrical gear to adjust the angle of the umbrella ribs to adapt to the sea conditions.
[0030] According to the above solution, a receiving and transmitting lifting platform is set in the area between the bottom layer of the supporting frame platform and the middle layer of the supporting frame platform, and between the middle layer of the supporting frame platform and the top layer of the supporting frame platform.
[0031] According to the above scheme, the transceiver lifting platform includes a rotating disk, a scissor push rod, a DC reduction motor, an optical axis and a fixing part;
[0032] A plurality of fixing members are arranged around the rotating disk, and an optical axis is arranged through the center of each fixing member. The two-phase hybrid stepping motor is connected to the fixing members via an aluminum frame to control the fixing members to rise and fall along the optical axis, so that the transceiver lifting platform can move vertically up and down in the cavity area at the center of the platform.
[0033] The scissor push rod is arranged at the central empty slot of the rotating disk, and the movement of the scissor push rod is controlled by a DC reduction motor, which can jointly control the UAV to enter and exit the cabin.
[0034] According to the above solution, three fixing members are arranged at equal intervals of 120° around the rotating disk.
[0035] According to the above solution, the connecting rod is an aluminum profile.
[0036] The unmanned control support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations implemented in the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0037] 1. The UAV autonomous transceiver device based on the offshore support platform of the present invention enables UAVs to achieve free takeoff and landing and rapid transceiver functions at sea. The platform's mobility innovatively allows UAVs to obtain a mobile offshore docking base, improving the UAV's maneuverability and emergency response during operation, and enhancing the survivability of UAV swarms operating at sea.
[0038] 2. The present invention's cluster stacked storage compartments significantly expand the scale of drone swarm operations and provide a foundation for further development of intelligent drone swarm formation algorithms. Furthermore, the cluster storage device can leverage the risk avoidance capabilities of different carriers to enhance their maritime support capabilities.
[0039] 3. This invention installs a charging device in the cluster storage cabin to ensure the endurance of the UAV. At the same time, the cabin adopts a flexible mechanical clamping method to reduce the process of bumping and ensure the safety of the UAV during the charging support process. The developability of the cabin function also provides more possibilities for the diversification of offshore platform support functions.
[0040] 4. This invention achieves short-range control of UAVs in base station mode by establishing a communication base station at sea. This not only reduces signal interference and improves signal quality, but also expands spectrum resources and reduces communication transmission errors. These stable communication technologies will facilitate real-time monitoring and guidance of missions.
[0041] 5. The system control architecture and algorithm design of the present invention can be easily expanded to application scenarios of different scales. Multiple communication interfaces such as UART, IIC, GPIO, and SPI are reserved in the UAV intelligent cabin, and the control system can be modified to adapt to UAVs of different sizes, types, and uses. This scalability allows for flexible adjustment of control strategies to suit various situations under different mission requirements, and has broad application prospects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0042] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:
[0043] Figure 1 It is the drone rotation planning diagram of the present invention;
[0044] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the unmanned control and support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations according to the present invention;
[0045] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a single storage compartment in the intelligent cabin of the present invention;
[0046] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transceiver lifting platform of the storage device of the present invention;
[0047] Figure 5 This is a front view of the support frame platform of the present invention;
[0048] Figure 6 is a top view of the marine transceiver device of the present invention;
[0049] Figure 7 This is a front view of the marine transceiver device of the present invention;
[0050] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the first carrier structure of the container of the UAV swarm maritime operation support system of the present invention;
[0051] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second carrier of the submersible of the UAV cluster marine operation support system of the present invention;
[0052] In the figure: 1. Intelligent cabin, 2. Cabin storage device, 3. Support frame platform, 4. Offshore transceiver, 5. Support platform master control device, 6. Communication control device; 1-1. Cabin support plate, 1-2. Two-phase hybrid stepper motor, 1-3. Cabin, 1-4. UAV, 1-5. Aluminum profile connecting rod, 1-6. Fixing hole; 2-1. Rotating disk; 2-2. Scissor push rod, 2-3. DC reduction motor, 2-4. Optical axis, 2-5. Fixing part, 2-6. Aluminum frame; 3-1. Top plate, 3-2. Bottom plate, 3-3. Hexagonal prism shell, 3-4. Cabin support platform, 3-5. UAV cabin; 4-1. Worm gear reduction motor, 4-2. Telescopic connecting rod, 4-3. Umbrella-shaped retractable net, 4-4. Semicircular flat slider. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0053] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, purposes and effects of the present invention, specific embodiments of the present invention are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0054] like Figure 1-9 As shown, the unmanned control and support platform for drone swarm offshore operations of the present invention builds an offshore drone operation support platform capable of autonomously and efficiently recovering drones in offshore operating environments, and implementing multiple functions such as drone charging and endurance, emergency avoidance, and automatic maintenance. This platform facilitates the development and application of drone swarm offshore operations. The unmanned control and support platform for drone swarm offshore operations includes: a support platform master control device 5, an offshore transceiver 2, a cabin cluster storage device 1, an intelligent cabin 3, and a communication control device 4.
[0055] like Figure 7-8 As shown, the support platform master control unit 5 is the mechanical control core of the offshore support platform. It establishes communication with the cluster control platform center and the drones via built-in communication devices, receiving and processing task instructions from the cluster control platform center and service requests from the drones. Simultaneously, emergency commands are manually dispatched between the drones and the offshore support platform via satellite and other communication equipment, enabling external scheduling of the support system. Simple communication lines control the operation of the drone's offshore transceiver unit 2 and the cabin cluster storage system, receiving and processing tasks assigned by the cluster control platform center and controlling the entire offshore support platform to achieve scheduling between the support platform's internal modules.
[0056] like Figure 2As shown, the offshore transceiver 2 comprises a hatch, an identification module, and a securing module. The hatch provides a sealed environment within the support platform; the identification module quickly identifies the drone and the securing module's gripping points; and the securing module is used to capture and secure the drone for transport within the platform. The offshore transceiver 2's transceiver functions include executing commands from the support platform's master control unit 5, establishing temporary mechanical communication with the platform's offshore transceiver 2 and the transceiver lift platform, and dispatching and transporting the drone between the drone cabin cluster storage system and the external environment.
[0057] like Figure 3 As shown, the cabin cluster storage device 1 consists of two major parts: a transceiver lift platform and a stacking cabin. The cabin cluster storage device 1 includes a storage wall and a cabin. The cabin is used to store drones in clusters and provides support functions such as charging, cleaning, maintenance, and emergency avoidance. The transceiver lift platform, including mechanical structures such as a scissor push rod 2-2, a rotating disk 2-1, and a DC reduction motor 2-3, is used to transport drones within the support platform. The storage wall is inspired by the structure of a natural honeycomb, improving the structural stability of the support platform and the capacity of the drones. The number of drone cabins 3-5 depends on operational requirements, and the cabin structure depends on the drone model and maintenance requirements.
[0058] like Figure 4 As shown, the smart cabin 3 includes a drone-in-a-box charging cabin, a drone-in-a-box cleaning cabin, a drone-in-a-box cabin, a drone-in-a-box maintenance cabin, and other functional cabins to be developed. After receiving a drone's service request, the support platform communication device sends a signal to the support platform master control device 5, which drives the transceiver lifting platform to move the appropriate functional cabin to the bottom of the drone's offshore transceiver device 2 to achieve mechanical connection. After the drone is successfully recovered, it will be provided with corresponding services, thereby enhancing the platform's support and storage capabilities. In addition, the smart cabin 3 can be modified in size and shape, and through its built-in multiple physical and communication interfaces such as RJ-45, USB TYPE C, and HDMI, it can be connected to other payload equipment to adjust the platform's functions to meet other mission requirements.
[0059] The communication control device 4 is used to realize wireless communication between the offshore support platform and the drone cluster, realize the interconnection of several offshore support platforms, process drone emergency service requests, receive the work results of the drone cluster, and realize human-computer interaction; the drone cluster offshore operation support system can draw on the connection ideas of Fengchao Express's different service objects to realize the construction of connection networks between the cluster control platform center and the support platform, the cluster control platform center and the carrier, the cluster control platform center and the drone cluster, between the support platforms, the support platform and the drone cluster, and between the drones.
[0060] Example
[0061] The unmanned control support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations of the present invention comprises multiple support platforms and a swarm control platform center. This embodiment uses one support platform as an example to illustrate the platform's mechanical structure and module assembly.
[0062] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, six major structures are included: a cabin cluster storage device 1, an offshore transceiver 2, an intelligent cabin 3, a communication control device 4, a support platform master control device 5, and a support frame platform 6. Among them, the support platform master control device 5, the communication control device 4, and the intelligent cabin 3 are all arranged inside the support frame platform 6; the offshore transceiver 2 is arranged on the top of the container carrier or the tail of the submersible carrier; the cabin cluster storage device 1 is directly connected to the offshore transceiver 2 through a mechanical component, and is located in the core area inside the support frame platform 6. The support platform master control device 5 is located at the bottom of the support frame platform 6, and is directly connected to the communication control device 4 through a data cable; the support platform master control device 5 is connected to the intelligent cabin 4 and the offshore transceiver 2 through various circuit protocols, and after receiving and processing the tasks assigned by the cluster control platform center, it issues task execution instructions to drive and control the operation of various mechanical devices of the support platform. Its components include a CPU, memory, registers, DuPont wires, voltage regulators, and other components
[0063] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5-6 As shown, the offshore transceiver includes a worm gear reduction motor 4-1, a telescopic link 4-2, an umbrella-shaped telescopic net 4-3, and a semicircular flat slider 4-4, all located atop the support platform. The semicircular flat slider 4-4, located in the center, serves as the transceiver's hatch. The worm gear reduction motor 4-1 is connected to the telescopic link 4-2 via a circuit, controlling its telescopic movement. The umbrella-shaped telescopic net 4-3 is installed between the multiple telescopic links 4-2. When a drone is identified, the semicircular flat slider 4-4, acting as the hatch, moves to the sides, opening the hatch. The telescopic link 4-2 retracts, causing the umbrella-shaped telescopic net 4-3 to retract. Once the drone lands on the internal lifting platform, the cabin cluster storage system is activated and begins operation.
[0064] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the communication control device is located on the inner wall of the container and includes a Bluetooth module, a satellite communication module, and a radio communication module. Radar, a radar transponder, and other components can be installed as needed to communicate with the drone and the support platform master control unit 5. The intelligent cabin 3 is located at the lowest level of the support frame platform 6 and shares a lifting mechanism with the cabin cluster storage unit 1. It contains a cleaning cabin, a charging cabin, and other components. The number of floors can be expanded downward and additional functions can be developed as needed.
[0065] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cabin cluster storage device 1 is directly connected to the offshore transceiver 2, and the main part is located in the central area of the support platform, including an identification module, a securing module, a lifting module, a platform wall shell and a drone storage cabin. Among them, the identification module is arranged on the outside of the cabin door, including a miniature camera and an infrared identifier, connected to the support platform master control device 1, and the identification module is used to quickly identify the drone and the drone's position. The securing modules are located at the four corners of the lifting module and are used to grab and fix the drone. The lifting module is located inside the support platform and includes a rotating disk 2-1 for receiving the drone. Gears, servos and other components are installed at the bottom of the rotating disk 2-1 to control the rotation of the rotating disk 2-1 and transport the received drone to the drone storage cabin; the platform wall shell is used to separate the inside and outside of the cabin, and can be used to protect the safety of the stored drone.
[0066] like Figure 5-6 As shown, the support frame platform 6 has a total of three layers. The basic structure of the upper layer of the support frame platform 6 includes a cabin support plate 1-1, a two-phase hybrid stepper motor 1-2, a cabin 1-3, a drone 1-4 and an aluminum profile connecting rod 1-5. The upper layer of the support frame platform 6 contains six cabin support plates 1-1, which are arranged in a regular hexagon and are used to support and fix the cabin 1-3. The six cabin support plates 1-1 enclose a certain hollow area. Adjacent cabin support plates 1-1 are connected by aluminum profile connecting rods 1-5 and fixed to the platform shell. Each cabin can only store one drone. The fixing holes 1-6 of each cabin support plate 1-1 are used to install support rods, gaskets and other fixing parts to fix the two-phase hybrid stepper motor 1-2 and reduce the vibration of the cabin.
[0067] The middle and bottom layers of the support frame platform 6 do not contain the two-phase hybrid stepper motor 1-2. The remaining structure is the same as the upper layer, with each layer stacked one on top of the other. Between the support frame platforms 6 is a transceiver lift platform, which includes a rotating disk 2-1, a scissor push rod 2-2, a DC reduction motor 2-3, an optical axis 2-4, and a fixed part 2-5. Three fixed parts 2-5 are installed at 120° intervals around the rotating disk 2-1. The center of the fixed part 2-5 is installed through the optical axis 2-4. The stepper motor 1-2 is connected to the fixed part 2-5 via an aluminum frame 2-6, which can control the fixed part 2-5 to rise and fall along the optical axis 2-4, allowing the transceiver lift platform to move vertically up and down in the cavity area at the center of the platform. The scissor push rod 2-2 is installed in the center slot of the rotating disk 2-1. The DC reduction motor 2-3 controls the movement of the scissor push rod 2-2, which can be used to control the drone's entry and exit from the cabin.
[0068] The working principle of the present invention is as follows:
[0069] The support platform's master control unit 5 communicates with the land-based cluster control platform center via a communication control unit 6. Technicians use the cluster control platform center to send commands, schedule tasks, and conduct real-time monitoring of the support platform's master control unit 5 and the drones. Upon receiving a command, the support platform's master control unit 5 parses the command and sends it to its internal devices to complete internal scheduling. The drones receive the task assignments from the cluster control platform center, execute them, and transmit data back in real time for manual monitoring and human-machine interaction. Upon completing their missions, they communicate with the cluster control platform and return home, completing external scheduling. Support platforms 1-6 recover and store the drones, which await their next mission. The cluster control platform center assists support platforms 1-6 in activating, shutting down, assigning tasks, controlling, and recording information during offshore operations. The cluster control platform center assists support platforms 1-6 and the carrier in multi-point transmission and reception, charging and endurance, cluster storage, and providing emergency shelter for the offshore drone cluster.
[0070] This platform can be designed into a container form or a submersible form according to application requirements: ① Through a specific connection structure, the container-shaped support platform can be placed on the deck of a ship to realize the function of rapid mobile rescue at sea; ② It can be deeply integrated with the unmanned submersible structure to realize functions such as near-zero energy consumption on-site support and underwater emergency avoidance.
[0071] This platform has reserved interfaces using multiple standards such as RJ-45, USB TYPE C, and HDMI. It can be used as a data terminal to realize information interaction between multiple platforms. It uses cables to connect to network hardware through DB-9 serial ports and multiple Ethernet ports, and then interacts with the hardware through terminal software such as HyperTerminal or TeraTerm. It can realize reasonable interconnection and control of drones of a certain scale from multiple platforms, and realize multi-dimensional tasks such as drone formation and flight rotation.
[0072] The embodiments of the present invention are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of the present invention, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention and the claims, all of which are protected by the present invention.
Claims
1. An unmanned control support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations, comprising a supporting frame platform, characterized in that: It also includes a support platform master control device, an offshore transceiver device, a cabin cluster storage device, an intelligent cabin, and a communication control device; the offshore transceiver device and the communication control device are arranged on the top of the support frame platform, the cabin cluster storage device is arranged on the upper part of the support frame platform, and the support platform master control device is arranged at the bottom of the support frame platform; the cabin cluster storage device is connected to the offshore transceiver device through an anchoring ball guide mechanism, and the support platform master control device is connected to the communication control device through a data cable; the support platform master control device is connected to the intelligent cabin and the offshore transceiver device through a circuit protocol; The support platform master control device is used to receive and process the cluster control platform center task instructions and UAV service requests, control the offshore support platform, and realize the scheduling between the internal modules of the support platform; The offshore transceiver is used to execute the instructions of the support platform master control device, achieve short-term mechanical connection with the offshore transceiver and the transceiver lifting platform, and realize the dispatching and transportation of the UAV between the cabin cluster storage device and the external environment; The cabin cluster storage device is used to prevent the cabin from shaking or tipping over, ensuring the stability of drone charging and storage; The smart cabin is used to adjust the damping device inside the cabin and provide real-time feedback on the drone's power level and damage status. The communication control device is used to realize wireless communication between the support platform master control device and the drone cluster, realize the interconnection of multiple maritime support platforms, process drone emergency service requests, receive the work results of the drone cluster, and realize human-computer interaction.
2. The unmanned control support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The marine transceiver device includes a hatch, an identification module, a fixing module, a worm gear reduction motor, a telescopic connecting rod, an umbrella-shaped telescopic net and a semicircular flat plate slider; The hatch is used to provide a closed environment inside the platform master control device; The identification module is used to quickly identify the identity of the drone and the gripping point of the fixed module; The fixing module is used to grab and fix the drone and transport it inside the platform; The semicircular flat plate slider is located at the center of the supporting frame platform and serves as the hatch of the transceiver; The worm gear reduction motor is connected to the telescopic connecting rod to control the telescopic movement of the telescopic connecting rod, and an umbrella-shaped telescopic net is arranged between the multiple telescopic connecting rods.
3. The unmanned control support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The cabin cluster storage device includes a transceiver lifting platform and a stacking cabin; The cabin is used to realize the cluster storage function of the drone and provide charging, cleaning, maintenance, and emergency avoidance protection functions; The transmitting and receiving lifting platform is used to meet the transportation needs of the UAV within the support platform.
4. The unmanned control support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The communication control device is arranged on the inner wall of the container, and includes a Bluetooth module, a satellite communication module, a radio communication module, a radar and a radar transponder.
5. The unmanned control support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The cabin cluster storage device includes an identification module, a securing module, a lifting module, a platform wall shell, and a UAV storage cabin; The identification module is used to quickly identify the drone and its location. It is installed on the outside of the cabin door and includes a micro camera and an infrared recognition device. It is connected to the platform control device. The fastening modules are used to grab and fix the drone and are set at the four corners of the lifting module; The lifting module is used to control the rotation of the rotating disk and transport the received drone to the drone storage cabin. It is arranged inside the support frame platform and includes a rotating disk for receiving the drone. The bottom of the rotating disk is equipped with gears and a steering gear. The platform wall shell is used to separate the inner and outer parts of the cabin and to protect the safety of the stored drones.
6. The unmanned control support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The support frame platform is provided with three layers, including a cabin support plate, a two-phase hybrid stepper motor, a cabin and a connecting rod; The upper layer of the support frame platform is provided with six cabin support plates arranged in a regular hexagon for supporting and fixing the cabin, and the six cabin support plates enclose a hollow area; Adjacent cabin support plates are connected by connecting rods and fixed on the platform shell, and each cabin stores a drone; The two-phase hybrid stepping motor is arranged in the umbrella-shaped transceiver mechanism, and the two-phase hybrid stepping motor is used to drive the large cylindrical gear and the small cylindrical gear to adjust the angle of the umbrella ribs to adapt to the sea conditions.
7. The unmanned control support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations according to claim 6, characterized in that: A transmitting and receiving lifting platform is arranged in an area between the bottom layer of the supporting frame platform and the middle layer of the supporting frame platform, and between the middle layer of the supporting frame platform and the top layer of the supporting frame platform.
8. The unmanned control support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations according to claim 7 is characterized in that: The transceiver lifting platform includes a rotating disk, a scissor push rod, a DC reduction motor, an optical axis and a fixing part; A plurality of fixing members are arranged around the rotating disk, and an optical axis is arranged through the center of each fixing member. The two-phase hybrid stepping motor is connected to the fixing members via an aluminum frame to control the fixing members to rise and fall along the optical axis, so that the transceiver lifting platform can move vertically up and down in the cavity area at the center of the platform. The scissor push rod is arranged at the central empty slot of the rotating disk, and the movement of the scissor push rod is controlled by a DC reduction motor, which can jointly control the UAV to enter and exit the cabin.
9. The unmanned control support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations according to claim 8, characterized in that: Three fixing members are arranged at equal intervals of 120 degrees around the rotating disk.
10. The unmanned control support platform for UAV swarm offshore operations according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting rod is an aluminum profile.
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