Tree hanging mechanism and use method of tree hanging mechanism

Abstract

The invention provides a tree hanging mechanism which comprises a shell, a guide rod, an umbrella rib piece, a winding piece, a lifting rope and a mounting table, a mounting cavity is formed in the shell, and the guide rod is arranged in the mounting cavity and extends in the length direction of the shell; the umbrella rib piece is movably arranged on the guide rod and can contract or expand relative to the shell; the lifting rope is wound on the winding piece, one end of the lifting rope extends to the exterior of the winding piece to be connected with the shell, and the mounting table is arranged on the side, away from the shell, of the winding piece. The invention further provides a using method of the tree hanging mechanism. According to the invention, the installation of the monitoring equipment and the shooting equipment can be completed without manually climbing up a tree.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of support equipment technology, specifically to a tree-hanging mechanism and a method of using the tree-hanging mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Trees, due to their height, are often preferred installation sites for aerial photography and communication equipment. Dense foliage, on the other hand, provides good concealment, making it a preferred location for covert photography, such as close-up observation of wildlife or plant growth, and covert police surveillance. In existing technologies, installing the necessary equipment on trees typically involves manually carrying the equipment to a high point and securing it in a predetermined position. This method has the following drawbacks: when there are no ladders or other auxiliary devices at the installation site, installers must climb to a high point in the tree to complete the installation, posing a safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems mentioned above, and provides a tree-hanging mechanism and a method for using the tree-hanging mechanism, which can complete the installation of monitoring equipment and shooting equipment without requiring people to climb the tree.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: A tree-hanging mechanism includes a housing, a guide rod, umbrella ribs, a winding component, a lifting rope, and a mounting platform. The housing has a mounting cavity, the guide rod is installed in the mounting cavity and extends along the length of the housing, the umbrella ribs are movably installed on the guide rod and can retract or expand relative to the housing, the lifting rope is wound on the winding component and one end of the lifting rope extends to the outside of the winding component and connects to the housing, and the mounting platform is installed on the side of the winding component away from the housing.

[0005] Furthermore, the umbrella rib includes a slider, a tension spring, a connecting rope, and several sets of connecting rods; the mounting cavity extends outward along the side wall of the outer shell with several through holes; the slider is slidably sleeved on the outside of the guide rod, the tension spring is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod and located on the side of the slider away from the winding member, and the tension spring is connected to the slider; several sets of connecting rods are all connected to the slider and the end of the outer shell away from the winding member, and one connecting rod is installed with one of the through holes; the connecting rope connects two adjacent connecting rods.

[0006] Furthermore, the umbrella rib also includes a positioning tube, which is sleeved on the guide rod and located at the end of the outer shell that connects to the lifting rope.

[0007] Furthermore, the winding component includes a sheave housing, a sheave, and an external rotor motor. The sheave is installed inside the sheave housing, and the external rotor motor is installed inside the sheave housing and connected to the sheave. The lifting rope is wound onto the sheave and extends to the outside of the sheave housing. The mounting platform is installed on the side of the sheave housing opposite to the housing.

[0008] Furthermore, a battery pack mounting case is installed on the mounting platform.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes an electric actuator assembly and a top mounting platform. The electric actuator assembly is mounted on the housing and sleeved inside the guide rod. The top mounting platform is connected to the end of the electric actuator assembly away from the guide rod. The electric actuator assembly can push the top mounting platform to move away from or towards the housing.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer shell is provided with a soft rubber on the bottom facing the winding component, and a connecting block is connected to the side of the soft rubber away from the outer shell, and the lifting rope is connected to the connecting block.

[0011] A method of using a tree-hanging mechanism, as described above, is characterized by comprising the following steps: S1 Installs the load onto the mounting platform; S2 presses the connecting rod to retract it onto the outer shell, thus obtaining the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state; S3 throws the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state toward the position where it is to be hung on the tree. During the throwing process, several sets of connecting rods unfold and fall onto the tree. After that, several sets of connecting rods are limited by tree branches and hung on the tree. S4 controls the winding component to extend the lifting rope; S5 Adjust the length of the lifting rope to adjust the height required for the load.

[0012] A method of using a tree-hanging mechanism, which is another method of using the tree-hanging mechanism described above, is characterized by including the following steps: S1 Install the load onto the mounting platform; install the top load onto the top mounting platform; S2 presses the connecting rod to retract it onto the outer shell, thus obtaining the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state; S3 throws the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state toward the position where it is to be hung on the tree. During the throwing process, several sets of connecting rods unfold and fall onto the tree. After that, several sets of connecting rods are limited by tree branches and hung on the tree. S4 controls the winding component to extend the lifting rope; S5 Adjust the length of the lifting rope to adjust the required height of the load; push the electric actuator assembly out of the guide rod, and the top mounting platform rises relative to the outer shell, thus adjusting the height of the top load.

[0013] Furthermore, the device for launching the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state includes a drone equipped with clamping components for holding the tree-hanging mechanism.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. When using the above-mentioned tree-hanging mechanism, the load is installed on the mounting platform. The load can be a camera. Pressing down on the umbrella ribs causes them to retract onto the outer shell, obtaining the initial state of the tree-hanging mechanism. This initial state of the tree-hanging mechanism is then thrown towards the desired tree location. During the throwing process, the umbrella ribs unfold and land on the tree. After landing, the umbrella ribs are restrained by tree branches and hung on the tree. The retractor is controlled, and the length of the lifting rope is adjusted to adjust the required height of the load, thus completing the tree-hanging installation. It is evident that this invention enables the installation of monitoring and imaging equipment without requiring personnel to climb the tree.

[0015] 2. This invention can be used as a dual-platform robot for rapid deployment and control of aerial and ground-based systems in outdoor and jungle environments. Because the distance between the mounting platform and the top mounting platform relative to the outer shell is adjustable, the vertical height of the load can also be adjusted. The load and top load can be selected as monitoring robots, eavesdropping robots, communication relay equipment, directional damage devices, decoy signal sources, etc. The drone flies above the treetop to drop the dart; several sets of connecting rods form the dart ribs, which open in the air, increasing the hanging area. Although the umbrella-shaped hanging method after the dart ribs open has an uncertainty regarding the height of the dart embedded in the branches, the adjustable distance between the mounting platform and the top mounting platform relative to the outer shell allows for adjustment of the position of the mounting platform and the top mounting platform relative to the tree, avoiding obstruction from branches and leaves, achieving seamless operation both above and below the tree. Furthermore, in practical use, different functional devices can be installed on the mounting platform and the top mounting platform to achieve a complementary working mechanism. For example, the top mounting platform can be equipped with a decoy source while the mounting platform can be equipped with a directional disinfection device. This combination can play a role in rapid deployment and communication network establishment in application scenarios such as battlefield, disaster relief, and the elimination of invasive species. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the tree-hanging mechanism in use according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the tree-hanging mechanism.

[0018] Figure 3for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the initial state of the tree-hanging mechanism.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the ejection state of the tree-hanging mechanism.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the tree-hanging mechanism in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0021] In the attached diagram, 1-outer shell, 11-mounting cavity, 12-soft rubber, 13-connecting block, 14-through hole, 2-guide rod, 3-umbrella rib, 31-slider, 32-tension spring, 33-connecting rod, 331-long rod, 332-middle rod, 333-support rod, 334-outer extension rod, 34-positioning tube, 35-connecting rope, 4-rewinding component, 41-rope wheel shell, 42-rope wheel, 43-external rotor motor, 44-positioning flange, 5-lifting rope, 6-mounting platform, 7-battery pack mounting shell, 8-electric actuator assembly, 81-stepper motor, 82-motor drive, 83-power supply, 84-coupling, 85-lead screw, 86-lead screw nut, 87-electric actuator, 9-top mounting platform, 100-load, 101-top load. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or it may be centered within another component. When a component is described as "set to" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or it may be centered within another component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this article are for illustrative purposes only.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Example 1

[0025] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the first embodiment of the present invention provides a tree-hanging mechanism, including a housing 1, a guide rod 2, umbrella ribs 3, a winding member 4, a lifting rope 5, and a mounting platform 6. The housing 1 has a mounting cavity 11, and the guide rod 2 is installed in the mounting cavity 11 and extends along the length of the housing 1. The umbrella ribs 3 are movably installed on the guide rod 2 and can retract or expand relative to the housing 1. The lifting rope 5 is made of nylon rope, and is wound onto the winding member 4, with one end of the lifting rope 5 extending to the outside of the winding member 4 and connecting to the housing 1. The mounting platform 6 is installed on the side of the winding member 4 opposite to the housing 1.

[0026] When using the above-mentioned tree-hanging mechanism, the load 100 is installed on the mounting platform 6, and the umbrella ribs 3 are pressed down to retract onto the outer shell 1, resulting in the initial state of the tree-hanging mechanism. The initial state of the tree-hanging mechanism is then thrown towards the desired tree location. During the throwing process, the umbrella ribs 3 unfold and land on the tree, after which the umbrella ribs 3 are restrained by the branches and hung on the tree. The retractor 4 is controlled, and the length of the lifting rope 5 is adjusted to adjust the required height of the load 100, thus completing the tree-hanging installation of the load 100. It is evident that this invention enables the installation of monitoring and imaging equipment without requiring personnel to climb the tree.

[0027] In this embodiment, the umbrella rib 3 includes a slider 31, a tension spring 32, a connecting rope 35, and several sets of connecting rods 33. The mounting cavity 11 extends outward along the side wall of the outer shell 1 with several through holes 14. The slider 31 is slidably sleeved on the outside of the guide rod 2, and the tension spring 32 is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod 2 and located on the side of the slider 31 away from the take-up member 4. The tension spring 32 is connected to the slider 31. Several sets of connecting rods 33 are connected to the slider 31 and the end of the outer shell 1 away from the winding member 4, and one connecting rod 33 is installed with a through hole 14. A connecting rope 35 connects two adjacent connecting rods 33. Specifically, the connecting rod 33 includes a long rod 331, a middle rod 332, a support rod 333, an extension rod 334, and a connecting rope 35. One end of the long rod 331 is rotatably connected to the slider 31 and extends away from the slider 31. One end of the middle rod 332 is rotatably connected to the long rod 331. The other end of the middle rod 332 is rotatably connected to the end of the outer shell 1 away from the winding member 4. One end of the support rod 333 is rotatably connected to the middle rod 332 and extends away from the middle rod 332. The extension rod 334 is rotatably connected to the other end of the support rod 333 and the other end of the long rod 331. The connecting rope 35 connects the extension rods 334 of two adjacent connecting rods 33. When the extended rods 334 of several sets of connecting rods 33 are pressed into the outer casing 1, the slider 31 moves toward the winding member 4 under the action of the connecting rods between the long rod 331, the middle rod 332, the support rod 333 and the extended rods 334. The slider 31 stretches the tension spring 32, and the several sets of connecting rods 33 retract and adhere to the through hole 14 of the outer casing 1. When the pressure on the extended rods 334 is released, due to the elastic force of the tension spring 32, the tension spring 32 drives the slider 31 to move away from the winding member 4. At this time, the several sets of connecting rods 33 unfold relative to the outer casing 1.

[0028] In this embodiment, the umbrella rib 3 also includes a positioning tube 34, which is sleeved on the guide rod 2 and located at one end of the outer shell 1 that connects to the lifting rope 5. The positioning tube 34 is used to limit the lowest position of the slider 31, ensuring that the several sets of connecting rods 33 are tightly attached to the through holes 14 of the outer shell 1 when retracted.

[0029] In this embodiment, the winding component 4 includes a sheave housing 41, a sheave 42, and an external rotor motor 43. The sheave 42 is installed inside the sheave housing 41, and the external rotor motor 43 is installed inside the sheave housing 41 and connected to the sheave 42. Specifically, a positioning flange 44 is installed on the inner wall of the sheave housing 41, and the external rotor motor 43 is mounted on the positioning flange 44. The lifting rope 5 is wound onto the sheave 42 and extends to the outside of the sheave housing 41. The mounting platform 6 is installed on the side of the sheave housing 41 opposite to the housing 1. When the external rotor motor 43 drives the sheave 42 to rotate, it can adjust the length of the lifting rope 5 outside the sheave housing 41 to adjust the height of the sheave housing 41 and the mounting platform 6 relative to the ground.

[0030] In this embodiment, the tree-hanging mechanism further includes an electric actuator assembly 8 and a top mounting platform 9. The electric actuator assembly 8 is mounted on the housing 1 and sleeved inside the guide rod 2. The top mounting platform is connected to the end of the electric actuator assembly away from the guide rod. The electric actuator assembly can push the top mounting platform to move away from or towards the housing. Specifically, a through groove is formed along the length of the guide rod 2, and the through groove passes through one end of the housing 1 away from the winding member 4. The electric actuator assembly 8 includes a stepper motor 81, a motor drive 82, a power supply 83, a coupling 84, a lead screw 85, a lead screw nut 86, and an electric actuator 87. The stepper motor 81 is mounted on one end of the housing 1 connected to the lifting rope 5. The motor drive 82 and the power supply 83 are both connected to the stepper motor 81. The coupling 84 is mounted on the stepper motor 81, and one end of the lead screw 85... The lead screw 85 extends along the length of the guide rod 2 via the coupling 84. A lead screw nut 86 is screwed onto the lead screw 85. An electric actuator 87 is connected to the lead screw nut 86 and extends away from the lead screw nut 86. A top mounting platform 9 is connected to the end of the electric actuator 87 away from the lead screw nut 86. The installation and connection methods of the stepper motor 81, motor drive 82, power supply 83, coupling 84, lead screw 85, and lead screw nut 86 are common techniques in the field. After the tree-hanging mechanism is hung on the tree, the power supply 83 supplies power to the stepper motor 81 driven by the motor drive 82. The rotation of the stepper motor 81 drives the lead screw 85 to rotate via the coupling 84, thereby causing the lead screw nut 86 to move linearly. When the lead screw nut 86 moves, it drives the electric actuator 87 mounted on it to move upwards, thereby pushing the top mounting platform 9 to move away from or towards the outer casing 1.

[0031] In this embodiment, battery pack mounting shells 7 are respectively installed on the mounting platform 6 and the top mounting platform 9. The battery pack mounting shells 7 are used to install the battery pack, which is used to supply power to the load 100, the top load 101 and the external rotor motor 43.

[0032] In this embodiment, a soft rubber 12 is installed on the bottom of the outer shell 1 facing the winding member 4. A connecting block 13 is connected to the side of the soft rubber 12 away from the outer shell 1, and the lifting rope 5 is connected to the connecting block 13. The soft rubber 12 can absorb deviations to adapt to the non-ideal nature of actual working conditions.

[0033] This embodiment also provides a construction method for a tree-hanging mechanism, which is used in the above-mentioned tree-hanging mechanism, and includes the following steps: S1 Install the load 100 on the mounting platform 6 and the top load 101 on the top mounting platform 9. See the attached figure. The load 100 and the top load 101 can be fixedly installed on the corresponding mounting platforms with bolts. S2 presses the connecting rod 33, causing it to retract onto the outer shell 1, thus obtaining the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state; S3 throws the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state toward the intended tree-hanging position. During the throwing process, several sets of connecting rods 33 unfold and land on the tree. Afterward, several sets of connecting rods 33 are restrained by tree branches and hung on the tree. See the state diagram below. Figure 4 ; S4 controls the external rotor motor 43 to extend the lifting rope 5; S5 Adjust the length of the lifting rope 5 to adjust the required height of the load 100; push the electric actuator 87 out of the guide rod 2, and the top mounting platform 9 will rise relative to the outer casing 1, thus allowing adjustment of the height of the top load 101. Once the length of the lifting rope 5 and the height of the electric actuator 87 are adjusted, it is in the operating state. See the operating state section for details. Figure 1 .

[0034] In this embodiment, the device for throwing the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state includes a drone. The drone is equipped with a gripper for holding the tree-hanging mechanism. The gripper is a mechanical claw, a common structure in the art, and will not be described in detail here. The drone is used to throw the tree-hanging mechanism, or when it is necessary to retrieve the tree-hanging mechanism, the drone is controlled to move above the tree-hanging mechanism, and the gripper is used to clamp and pick up the tree-hanging mechanism.

[0035] In this embodiment, the load 100 and the top load 101 can be selected as monitoring robots, eavesdropping robots, communication relay equipment, directional destruction devices, decoy signal sources, and other equipment. Example 2

[0036] See Figure 4The second embodiment of the present invention provides a tree hanging mechanism, which differs from the tree hanging mechanism in the first embodiment only in the following ways: the tree hanging mechanism in this embodiment does not have an electric push rod assembly 8 and a top mounting platform 9, and the guide rod 2 is solid.

[0037] This embodiment also provides a construction method for a tree-hanging mechanism, which is used in the above-mentioned tree-hanging mechanism, and includes the following steps: S1 Install the load 100 on the mounting platform 6. See the attached figure. The load 100 can be fixedly installed on the mounting platform 6 with bolts. S2 presses the connecting rod 33, causing it to retract onto the outer shell 1, thus obtaining the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state; S3 throws the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state toward the position where it is to be hung on the tree. During the throwing process, several sets of connecting rods 33 unfold and fall onto the tree. After that, several sets of connecting rods 33 are limited by the tree branches and hung on the tree. S4 controls the winding component 4 to extend the lifting rope 5; S5 Adjust the length of the lifting rope 5 to adjust the height required for the load 100.

[0038] In this embodiment, the device for throwing the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state includes a drone. The drone is equipped with a gripper for holding the tree-hanging mechanism. The gripper is a mechanical claw, a common structure in the art, and will not be described in detail here. The drone is used to throw the tree-hanging mechanism, or when it is necessary to retrieve the tree-hanging mechanism, the drone is controlled to move above the tree-hanging mechanism, and the gripper is used to clamp and pick up the tree-hanging mechanism.

[0039] In this embodiment, the load 100 can be selected as a monitoring robot, an eavesdropping robot, a communication relay device, a directional destruction device, a decoy signal source, or other equipment.

[0040] The above description is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention. All equivalent changes or modifications made under the technical spirit of the present invention should fall within the patent scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. A tree-hanging mechanism, characterized in that: The umbrella includes an outer shell (1), a guide rod (2), umbrella ribs (3), a winding member (4), a lifting rope (5), and a mounting platform (6). The outer shell (1) has a mounting cavity (11). The guide rod (2) is installed in the mounting cavity (11) and extends along the length of the outer shell (1). The umbrella ribs (3) are movably installed on the guide rod (2) and can retract or expand relative to the outer shell (1). The lifting rope (5) is wound on the winding member (4) and one end of the lifting rope (5) extends to the outside of the winding member (4) and connects to the outer shell (1). The mounting platform (6) is installed on the side of the winding member (4) away from the outer shell (1).

2. The tree-hanging mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The umbrella rib (3) includes a slider (31), a tension spring (32), a connecting rope (35), and several sets of connecting rods (33); the mounting cavity (11) extends outward along the side wall of the outer shell (1) with several through holes (14); the slider (31) is slidably sleeved on the outside of the guide rod (2), the tension spring (32) is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod (2) and located on the side of the slider (31) away from the winding member (4), and the tension spring (32) is connected to the slider (31); several sets of connecting rods (33) are all connected to the slider (31) and the end of the outer shell (1) away from the winding member (4), and one connecting rod (33) is installed with one of the through holes (14); the connecting rope (35) connects two adjacent connecting rods (33).

3. A tree-hanging mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The umbrella rib (3) also includes a positioning tube (34), which is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod (2) and located at one end of the outer shell (1) that connects to the lifting rope (5).

4. A tree-hanging mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The winding component (4) includes a sheave housing (41), a sheave (42), and an external rotor motor (43). The sheave (42) is installed inside the sheave housing (41), and the external rotor motor (43) is installed inside the sheave housing (41) and connected to the sheave (42). The lifting rope (5) is wound on the sheave (42) and extends to the outside of the sheave housing (41). The mounting platform (6) is installed on the side of the sheave housing (41) away from the housing (1).

5. A tree-hanging mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting platform (6) is equipped with a battery pack mounting shell (7).

6. A tree-hanging mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes an electric actuator assembly (8) and a top mounting platform (9). The electric actuator assembly (8) is mounted on the housing (1) and sleeved inside the guide rod (2). The top mounting platform (9) is connected to the end of the electric actuator assembly (8) away from the guide rod (2). The electric actuator assembly (8) can push the top mounting platform (9) to move away from or towards the housing (1).

7. A tree-hanging mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell (1) is fitted with a soft rubber (12) at the bottom facing the winding member (4), and a connecting block (13) is connected to the side of the soft rubber (12) away from the outer shell (1). The lifting rope (5) is connected to the connecting block (13).

8. A method of using a tree-hanging mechanism, which is the method of using the tree-hanging mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1 Install the load (100) on the mounting platform (6); S2 presses the connecting rod (33) to retract it onto the outer shell (1) to obtain the tree hanging mechanism in its initial state; S3 throws the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state toward the position of the tree to be hung. During the throwing process, several sets of connecting rods (33) unfold and fall onto the tree. After that, several sets of connecting rods (33) are limited by tree branches and hung on the tree. S4 controls the winding component (4) to extend the lifting rope (5); S5 Adjust the length of the lifting rope (5) to adjust the height required for the load (100).

9. A method of using a tree-hanging mechanism, which is the method of using the tree-hanging mechanism as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1 Install the load (100) on the mounting platform (6); install the top load (101) on the top mounting platform (9); S2 presses the connecting rod (33) to retract it onto the outer shell (1) to obtain the tree hanging mechanism in its initial state; S3 throws the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state toward the position of the tree to be hung. During the throwing process, several sets of connecting rods (33) unfold and fall onto the tree. After that, several sets of connecting rods (33) are limited by tree branches and hung on the tree. S4 controls the winding component (4) to extend the lifting rope (5); S5 Adjust the length of the lifting rope (5) to adjust the height required for the load (100); push the electric actuator assembly (8) out of the guide rod (2), and the top mounting platform (9) rises relative to the housing (1), thereby adjusting the height of the top load (101).

10. A construction method for a tree-hanging mechanism as described in claim 9 or claim 8, characterized in that: The device for launching the tree-hanging mechanism in its initial state includes a drone equipped with clamping components for holding the tree-hanging mechanism.

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