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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of vehicle-mounted mechanical arm auxiliary aircraft take-off system, belong to aviation equipment technical field.System includes aircraft, vehicle-mounted mechanical arm device, vehicle-mounted power battery pack and carrying truck;The vehicle-mounted mechanical arm device is fixedly installed on truck frame, and the end of mechanical arm can be separated with the bottom of aircraft It realizes detachable docking, relies on vehicle-mounted power battery pack to provide power drive mechanical arm to stretch and lift up.In the aircraft take-off stage, mechanical arm exerts upward and forward boost force to aircraft, and the maximum energy consumption of vertical take-off is transferred to ground vehicle system in the flat flight stage, which greatly reduces the battery consumption of aircraft itself.The system is suitable for various types of vertical take-off and landing aircraft, especially for logistics distribution unmanned aerial vehicle, manned aircraft and other scenarios, effectively prolongs the aircraft range, improves the effective payload, the overall structure is flexible and convenient to deploy, with high engineering application value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of aviation equipment technology, and in particular to a vehicle-mounted robotic arm-assisted aircraft takeoff system suitable for logistics distribution and passenger transport scenarios. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft are widely used in logistics, emergency transportation, and passenger travel. Existing aircraft rely on their own onboard batteries to complete vertical takeoff. The transition from vertical takeoff to horizontal cruise is the peak energy consumption phase of the entire flight process, which can account for more than 60% of the total energy consumption. This directly results in short flight range and low payload, which seriously limits their commercial promotion. This problem is particularly prominent for small and medium-sized delivery drones in logistics scenarios such as JD.com.

[0003] Currently, the industry lacks low-cost mobility solutions that can transfer takeoff energy consumption and improve aircraft range. Existing ground booster devices are mostly fixed, which cannot be flexibly deployed and are difficult to adapt to the usage needs of aircraft in multiple scenarios and of multiple specifications. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Purpose of the invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a vehicle-mounted robotic arm-assisted aircraft takeoff system. By leveraging a ground-based vehicle-mounted system to share the peak energy consumption during the aircraft's takeoff phase, it achieves universal compatibility with large, medium, and small aircraft of all sizes, significantly improving the aircraft's endurance and payload capacity, and meeting the commercial application needs of logistics distribution and passenger transportation.

[0006] Technical solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A vehicle-mounted robotic arm-assisted aircraft takeoff system includes an aircraft, a vehicle-mounted robotic arm device, a vehicle-mounted power battery pack, and a transport truck;

[0009] The vehicle-mounted robotic arm is fixedly installed on the frame of the transport truck. The vehicle-mounted power battery pack is electrically connected to the robotic arm drive system, providing high-power power support for the lifting and extension movements of the robotic arm.

[0010] The robotic arm is equipped with a detachable docking structure at its end, which can quickly and temporarily dock with the bottom of the aircraft to achieve a rigid connection;

[0011] The overall workflow is as follows:

[0012] 1. Initial state: The aircraft is parked next to the truck, and the end of the robotic arm is docked and secured to the aircraft;

[0013] 2. Boost process: The onboard power battery drives the robotic arm to gradually lift and extend, applying an upward and forward boosting force to the aircraft, assisting the aircraft in lifting and accelerating;

[0014] 3. Takeoff detachment: When the aircraft reaches the critical speed for vertical to level flight, the end of the robotic arm automatically detaches from the aircraft, and the aircraft completes the subsequent cruise flight under its own power.

[0015] Beneficial effects

[0016] 1. Energy transfer, double the range: The maximum energy consumption during the takeoff phase of the aircraft is transferred to the ground vehicle system, and the aircraft's own battery is only used for cruising flight. The range is greatly increased with the same battery capacity, which is especially suitable for the long-distance delivery needs of logistics drones.

[0017] 2. Versatile for all aircraft types: The system is compatible with various types of vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, from small logistics delivery drones to large manned aircraft, making it extremely versatile;

[0018] 3. Highly mobile and flexible, capable of deployment across all terrains: Relying on transport trucks for road mobility, it can operate in any area, such as rooftops, high platforms, fields, and mountains, meeting takeoff requirements in complex scenarios;

[0019] 4. Low cost and easy to promote: The overall structure is mature and reliable. Compared with the solution of replacing the onboard battery with a large capacity, the cost is lower and it can be quickly adapted to the commercialization of logistics companies such as JD.com. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the initial docking state structure of the system of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and boosting process of the robotic arm of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the aircraft of the present invention in the state of complete takeoff and disengagement;

[0023] The markings in the diagram are: 10-Aircraft, 01-Vehicle-mounted robotic arm device, 02-Robotic arm body, 03-Robotic arm end docking structure, 20-Vehicle-mounted power battery pack, 30-Transport truck. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Example 1: Logistics Delivery Drone Scenario

[0026] By selecting small and medium-sized multi-rotor logistics drones and mounting this system on a regular freight truck, the truck travels to the roof or high platform of the delivery station, the robotic arm docks with the bottom of the drone, and the robotic arm is activated to lift and propel it. The peak energy consumption during the drone's takeoff is entirely borne by the on-board battery. After takeoff, the drone detaches from the robotic arm and completes the delivery of goods by its own power, significantly increasing the delivery radius.

[0027] Example 2: Large manned aircraft scenario

[0028] A fixed-wing manned vertical takeoff and landing aircraft is selected. The truck is moved to an open high platform in the field, and the takeoff is boosted by the on-board robotic arm, which greatly reduces the takeoff energy consumption of the aircraft and improves the manned payload and endurance.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted robotic arm-assisted aircraft takeoff system, characterized in that, include: Aircraft, vehicle-mounted robotic arm devices, vehicle-mounted power battery packs, and transport trucks; The vehicle-mounted robotic arm is fixedly mounted on the frame of the transport truck, and the vehicle-mounted power battery pack is electrically connected to the vehicle-mounted robotic arm to provide driving power for the robotic arm. The end of the vehicle-mounted robotic arm is equipped with a detachable docking structure, which can be temporarily docked and fixed to the bottom of the aircraft. During takeoff, the transport truck provides a stable working platform, and the on-board robotic arm extends and lifts to apply thrust to the aircraft, assisting the aircraft in completing the power transition from vertical takeoff to horizontal cruise, reducing the energy consumption of the aircraft itself during the takeoff phase. The system is compatible with large, medium and small vertical take-off and landing aircraft of all sizes and can be applied to various scenarios such as logistics distribution and manned transportation.

2. The vehicle-mounted robotic arm-assisted aircraft takeoff system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aircraft is a fixed-wing multi-rotor vertical takeoff and landing configuration, consisting of multiple sets of lifting rotors and a tail propeller.

3. The vehicle-mounted robotic arm-assisted aircraft takeoff system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport truck can be deployed on roads and can perform boost-takeoff operations for aircraft in any area, such as rooftops, high platforms, or the field.

4. The vehicle-mounted robotic arm-assisted aircraft takeoff system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the robotic arm is connected to the bottom of the aircraft in a quick-detachable manner, and automatically detaches after the aircraft gains sufficient takeoff speed, without affecting the aircraft's subsequent cruise flight.

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