Unmanned aerial vehicle carrying hangar

Abstract

The invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying hangar which comprises a carrying support provided with a plurality of placing positions for placing unmanned aerial vehicles. The driving mechanisms are installed in the compartment, the number of the driving mechanisms is two, and the carrying support is connected with the driving mechanisms and moves horizontally and vertically through the driving mechanisms; the driving mechanism comprises a base, a horizontal driving assembly and a lifting assembly, the base is arranged in the carriage, the horizontal driving assembly is arranged on the base, the lifting assembly is arranged on the horizontal driving assembly, and the carrying support is connected with the lifting driving assembly. The driving mechanism and the carrying support are arranged in the compartment, the unmanned aerial vehicle is stored through the carrying support, the driving mechanism moves the carrying support out of the compartment and achieves height adjustment, and the unmanned aerial vehicle is convenient to take and place.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of extension mechanisms, and in particular to a drone carrier hangar. Background Technology

[0002] A drone hangar is used to store several drones and transport them by vehicle. Existing hangars are simply spaces for drones installed inside a vehicle. To increase transport capacity, multiple layers are often installed inside the vehicle, which makes loading and unloading very inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned defects in the prior art, the main objective of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and discloses a drone carrier hangar, comprising:

[0004] A transport frame, wherein several placement positions for placing drones are provided on the transport frame;

[0005] A drive mechanism is installed inside the carriage. Two sets of drive mechanisms are provided. The carrier support is connected to the drive mechanism and moves horizontally and vertically using the drive mechanism.

[0006] The drive mechanism includes a base, a horizontal drive assembly, and a lifting assembly. The base is disposed inside the carriage, the horizontal drive assembly is disposed on the base, the lifting assembly is disposed on the horizontal drive assembly, and the transport bracket is connected to the lifting drive assembly.

[0007] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes a frame, a lifting component, a first guide component, a traction chain, and a first actuator. The lifting component is slidably connected to the frame. The first guide component is disposed on the frame. The transport support is connected to the first guide component, and the first guide component guides the transport support to move up and down. The lifting component is provided with a guide gear that cooperates with the traction chain. The traction chain connects the frame and the transport support and passes around the guide gear. The first actuator drives the lifting component to move up and down.

[0008] Furthermore, the first guide assembly includes a first slide rail and a second slide rail, the first slide rail and the second slide rail are respectively provided with a first guide groove and a second guide groove, the first slide rail and the second slide rail are respectively provided with a first guide wheel and a second guide wheel, the first guide wheel is placed in the second guide groove, and the second guide wheel is placed in the first guide groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the horizontal drive assembly includes a first guide rail, a second guide rail, an extension rod, a movable seat, and a second actuator. The first guide rail and the second guide rail are disposed on the base. The extension rod is slidably connected to the first guide rail, and the movable seat is slidably connected to the second guide rail. The second actuator drives the movable seat to reciprocate. A first support wheel is disposed on the movable seat, and the first support wheel acts on the extension rod.

[0010] Furthermore, a first guide groove is provided on both sides of the extension rod, the first guide rail is symmetrically arranged, a second guide groove is provided on the first guide rail, a first guide wheel and a second guide wheel are respectively provided on the first guide rail and the extension rod, the first guide wheel is placed in the first guide groove, and the second guide wheel is placed in the second guide groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the horizontal drive assembly also includes a power assembly, which includes a drive gear, a drive rack, and a drive motor. The drive rack is mounted on the telescopic rod, and the drive gear is mounted on the base. The drive gear meshes with the drive rack, and the drive motor controls the rotation of the drive gear.

[0012] Furthermore, a support assembly is installed at one end of the extension rod; when the extension rod is extended, the support assembly supports one end of the extension rod.

[0013] Furthermore, the support assembly includes a housing, a support rod, and a third actuator. The housing has a mounting cavity, the support rod is slidably connected to the mounting cavity, and the third actuator is disposed in the mounting cavity and connects the housing and the support rod. The third actuator drives the support rod to expand and contract.

[0014] Furthermore, a guide bar is provided on the extension rod, and a limiting groove is provided on the first support wheel.

[0015] Furthermore, two second guide rails are provided and arranged symmetrically; a third guide groove is provided on the second guide rail, and a third guide wheel is provided on the movable seat, with the third guide wheel placed in the third guide groove.

[0016] The beneficial effects achieved by this invention are as follows:

[0017] This invention utilizes a drive mechanism and a transport bracket installed within the vehicle compartment. The transport bracket stores the drone, while the drive mechanism moves the transport bracket out of the compartment and adjusts its height, facilitating drone loading and unloading. A second guide rail and a movable base are supported and guided by guide wheels located on both sides of the movable base. Furthermore, the movable base is supported at three points by a first support wheel and an extension rod, enhancing its stability. A support component is installed at one end of the extension rod to extend the service life of the drive mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drone carrier hangar in its stored state according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrier hangar in its deployed state according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the lifting assembly;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drive mechanism;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism in its deployed state.

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a structure that conceals the first and second guide rails on one side.

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 10 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the drive mechanism from another perspective;

[0028] Figure 11 for Figure 10 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the extension rod and the support assembly.

[0030] Figure 13 for Figure 12 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0031] Figure 14 for Figure 12 Enlarged view of B in the middle;

[0032] Figure 15 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the movable seat;

[0033] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of the supporting components;

[0034] Figure 17 for Figure 16 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0035] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0036] 1. Transport bracket; 2. Drive mechanism; 21. Base; 22. Horizontal drive assembly; 23. Lifting assembly; 221. First guide rail; 222. Second guide rail; 223. Extension rod; 224. Moving seat; 225. Second actuator; 226. First support wheel; 227. Power assembly; 228. Support assembly; 2211. Second guide groove; 2212. First guide wheel; 2221. Third guide groove; 2231. First guide groove; 2232. Second guide wheel; 2233. Guide bar; 2241 2261. Third guide wheel; 2271. Limiting groove; 2272. Drive gear; 2273. Drive rack; 2274. Drive motor; 2281. Housing; 2282. Support rod; 2283. Third actuator; 231. Stand; 232. Lifting component; 233. First guide assembly; 234. Traction chain; 235. First actuator; 236. Guide gear; 2331. First slide rail; 2332. Second slide rail; 2333. First guide wheel; 2334. Second guide wheel; 2335. Third guide wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0038] A type of drone carrier hangar, such as Figures 1-16 As shown, it includes:

[0039] The carrier support 1 has several placement positions for placing drones; it can be configured with a multi-layer structure, with drone placement positions on each layer. Each placement position is equipped with a drone locking structure, which is determined based on the drone and is a standard structure, so it will not be described in detail here.

[0040] Drive mechanism 2 is installed inside the carriage. Two sets of drive mechanism 2 are provided. The carrier support 1 is connected to drive mechanism 2. Drive mechanism 2 can move horizontally and vertically.

[0041] The drive mechanism 2 includes a base 21, a horizontal drive assembly 22, and a lifting assembly 23. The base 21 is located inside the vehicle compartment, the horizontal drive assembly 22 is mounted on the base 21, and the lifting assembly 23 is mounted on the horizontal drive assembly 22. The carrier support 1 is connected to the lifting drive assembly 23. In use, the carrier support 1 is moved outside the vehicle compartment by the horizontal drive assembly 22, and the height of the carrier support 1 is adjusted by the lifting assembly 23 to facilitate the loading and unloading of the drone.

[0042] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-16 As shown, the lifting assembly 23 includes a frame 231, a lifting component 232, a first guide assembly 233, a traction chain 234, and a first actuator 235. The lifting component 232 is slidably connected to the frame 231. The first guide assembly 233 is mounted on the frame 231, and the transport support 1 is connected to the first guide assembly 233, which guides the transport support 1 to move up and down. The lifting component 232 is equipped with a guide gear 236 that cooperates with the traction chain 234. The traction chain 234 connects the frame 231 and the transport support 1 and passes around the guide gear 236. The first actuator 235 drives the lifting component 232 to move up and down. The first actuator 235 can be a hydraulic cylinder. In use, the hydraulic cylinder drives the lifting component 232 to move up and down, which in turn pushes the traction chain 234 to move the transport support 1 up and down. During this process, the first guide assembly 233 guides the transport support 1 to move up and down.

[0043] In the above embodiments, such as Figures 1-16 As shown, the first guide assembly 233 includes a first slide rail 2331 and a second slide rail 2332. The first slide rail 2331 and the second slide rail 2332 are respectively provided with a first guide groove and a second guide groove. A first guide wheel 2333 and a second guide wheel 2334 are respectively provided on the first slide rail 2331 and the second slide rail 2332. The first guide wheel 2333 is placed in the second guide groove, and the second guide wheel 2334 is placed in the first guide groove. The first guide rail 2331 and the second guide rail 2332 form a nested guiding structure. Specifically, the first slide rail 2331 is symmetrically arranged on the support frame 231, and the first guide wheel 2333 is fixedly arranged on the first slide rail 2331. The second slide rail 2332 is arranged on the transport bracket 1, and the second guide wheel 2334 is arranged on the second slide rail 2332. The first guide wheel 2333 is placed in the second guide groove of the second slide rail 2332, and the second guide wheel 2334 is placed in the first guide groove of the first slide rail 2331. Both the first guide wheel 2333 and the second guide wheel 2334 are placed within the guide groove during movement. To make the structure of the first guide assembly 23 clearer, see attached... Figure 3 In the middle, the first guide wheel 2333 moves to the outside of the guide groove.

[0044] In the above embodiments, such as Figures 1-16As shown, the lifting component 233 is provided with third guide wheels 2335 at both ends, and the inner side of the upright frame 231 is provided with guide grooves. The third guide wheels 2335 are placed in the guide grooves, and the lifting component 232 is guided to move up and down through the guide grooves.

[0045] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-16 As shown, the horizontal drive assembly 22 includes a first guide rail 221, a second guide rail 222, an extension rod 223, a movable seat 224, and a second actuator 225. The first guide rail 221 and the second guide rail 222 are mounted on the base 21. The extension rod 223 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 221, and the movable seat 224 is slidably connected to the second guide rail 222. The movable seat 224 is driven by the second actuator 225 to reciprocate. A first support wheel 226 is mounted on the movable seat 224, and the first support wheel 226 acts on the extension rod 223. In use, after the extension rod 223 is pulled out, the range of motion of the movable seat 224 can be extended. The second actuator 225 provides driving force to the movable seat 224, and the movable seat 224 acts on the extension rod 223 through the first support wheel 226, thereby causing the transport bracket 1 to move out of the carriage.

[0046] In the above embodiments, such as Figures 1-16 As shown, the second actuator 225 is a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder; of course, the second actuator 225 can also be a gear and rack meshing transmission, that is, a rack is provided on the movable seat 224, and the gear is driven to rotate by the motor, and the gear meshes with the rack to drive the movable seat 224 to move.

[0047] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-16 As shown, first guide grooves 2231 are provided on both sides of the extension rod 223, and first guide rails 221 are symmetrically arranged. Second guide grooves 2211 are provided on the first guide rails 221. First guide wheels 2212 and second guide wheels 2232 are respectively provided on the first guide rails 221 and the extension rod 223. The first guide wheel 2212 is placed in the first guide groove 2231, and the second guide wheel 2232 is placed in the second guide groove 2211. The first guide wheel 2212 and the second guide wheel 2232 cooperate to guide the horizontal movement of the extension rod 223 and simultaneously support it. Furthermore, the first guide wheel 2212 and the second guide wheel 2232 cooperate to limit the extension rod 223, restricting its maximum extension distance.

[0048] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-16As shown, the horizontal drive assembly 22 also includes a power assembly 227, which includes a drive gear 2271, a drive rack 2272, and a drive motor 2273. The drive rack 2272 is provided on the telescopic rod 223, and the drive gear 2271 is provided on the base 21. The drive gear 2271 meshes with the drive rack 2272. The drive motor 2273 controls the drive gear 2271 to rotate, which in turn drives the extension rod 223 to move through the drive rack 2272.

[0049] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-16 As shown, a support assembly 228 is installed at one end of the extension rod 223; when the extension rod 223 is extended, the support assembly 228 is used to support one end of the extension rod, thereby improving the service life of the drive mechanism 2.

[0050] Specifically, the support assembly 228 includes a housing 2281, a support rod 2282, and a third actuator 2283. The housing 2281 has a mounting cavity, the support rod 2282 is slidably connected to the mounting cavity, and the third actuator 2283 is disposed within the mounting cavity and connects the housing 2281 and the support rod 2282. The third actuator 2283 drives the support rod 2282 to extend and retract. The third actuator 2283 can be a hydraulic cylinder or an electric cylinder.

[0051] In the above embodiments, such as Figures 1-16 As shown, a limit switch is installed at the lower end of the support rod 2282. The limit switch is used to determine whether the support rod 2282 is in contact with the ground.

[0052] In the above embodiments, such as Figures 1-16 As shown, a guide bar 2233 is provided on the extension rod 223, and a limiting groove 2261 is provided on the first support wheel 226. The limiting groove 2261 and the guide bar 2233 cooperate to guide the movement of the extension rod 223, thereby preventing lateral deviation of the extension rod 223. At least one first support wheel 226 is provided; however, two or more first support wheels 226 can be provided depending on the actual length of the moving base 224.

[0053] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-16 As shown, two second guide rails 222 are provided and arranged symmetrically; a third guide groove 2221 is provided on the second guide rail 222, and a third guide wheel 2241 is provided on the movable seat 224, with the third guide wheel 2241 placed in the third guide groove 2221.

[0054] When using this invention, as Figures 1-16As shown, the extension rod 223 is extended by the power component 227. Once in position, the support component 228 actuates, driving the support rod 2282 downwards via the third actuator 2283. The third actuator 2283 stops when the limit switch contacts the ground. The moving seat 224 is then moved toward the extension rod 223 by the second actuator 225. The limiting groove 2261 of the first support wheel 226 engages with the guide bar 2233 to support and guide the moving seat 224 onto the telescopic rod 223, thereby removing the transport bracket 1 from the carriage. Subsequently, the height of the transport bracket 1 is adjusted by the lifting component 23 according to the position of the drone on the transport bracket 1 to facilitate operation by staff.

[0055] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope thereof should be covered within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that, include: A transport frame, wherein several placement positions for placing drones are provided on the transport frame; A drive mechanism is installed inside the carriage. Two sets of drive mechanisms are provided. The carrier support is connected to the drive mechanism and moves horizontally and vertically using the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a base, a horizontal drive assembly, and a lifting assembly. The base is disposed inside the carriage, the horizontal drive assembly is disposed on the base, the lifting assembly is disposed on the horizontal drive assembly, and the transport bracket is connected to the lifting drive assembly.

2. The UAV carrier hangar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a frame, a lifting component, a first guide component, a traction chain, and a first actuator. The lifting component is slidably connected to the frame. The first guide component is disposed on the frame. The transport support is connected to the first guide component, and the first guide component guides the transport support to move up and down. The lifting component is provided with a guide gear that cooperates with the traction chain. The traction chain connects the frame and the transport support and passes around the guide gear. The first actuator drives the lifting component to move up and down.

3. The UAV carrier hangar according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first guide assembly includes a first slide rail and a second slide rail. The first slide rail and the second slide rail are respectively provided with a first guide groove and a second guide groove. The first slide rail and the second slide rail are respectively provided with a first guide wheel and a second guide wheel. The first guide wheel is placed in the second guide groove, and the second guide wheel is placed in the first guide groove.

4. The UAV carrier hangar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal drive assembly includes a first guide rail, a second guide rail, an extension rod, a movable seat, and a second actuator. The first guide rail and the second guide rail are disposed on the base. The extension rod is slidably connected to the first guide rail, and the movable seat is slidably connected to the second guide rail. The second actuator drives the movable seat to reciprocate. A first support wheel is disposed on the movable seat, and the first support wheel acts on the extension rod.

5. The UAV carrier hangar according to claim 4, characterized in that, The extension rod is provided with first guide grooves on both sides, the first guide rail is symmetrically arranged, the first guide rail is provided with a second guide groove, the first guide rail and the extension rod are respectively provided with a first guide wheel and a second guide wheel, the first guide wheel is placed in the first guide groove, and the second guide wheel is placed in the second guide groove.

6. The UAV carrier hangar according to claim 4, characterized in that, The horizontal drive assembly further includes a power assembly, which includes a drive gear, a drive rack, and a drive motor. The drive rack is mounted on the telescopic rod, and the drive gear is mounted on the base. The drive gear meshes with the drive rack, and the drive motor controls the rotation of the drive gear.

7. The UAV carrier hangar according to claim 4, characterized in that, A support assembly is installed at one end of the extension rod; when the extension rod is extended, the support assembly supports one end of the extension rod.

8. The UAV carrier hangar according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support assembly includes a housing, a support rod, and a third actuator. The housing has a mounting cavity, the support rod is slidably connected to the mounting cavity, and the third actuator is disposed in the mounting cavity and connects the housing and the support rod. The third actuator drives the support rod to expand and contract.

9. A UAV carrier hangar according to claim 4, characterized in that, The extension rod is provided with a guide bar, and the first support wheel is provided with a limiting groove.

10. A UAV carrier hangar according to claim 4, characterized in that, Two second guide rails are provided and arranged symmetrically; a third guide groove is provided on the second guide rail, and a third guide wheel is provided on the movable seat, with the third guide wheel placed in the third guide groove.

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