Extensible cargo hold structure for an ultra-long-range logistics transport drone

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of logistics transportation technology, and in particular to an expandable cargo hold structure for an ultra-long-range logistics transportation UAV. The structure includes a cabin, a pre-installed component, an installation mechanism, and an extension mechanism. The installation mechanism includes a supporting component, two sliding components, a spring, two mounting rods, two mounting blocks, and a bracket. The pre-installed component has two mounting slots, two sliding grooves, two through holes, and two guide holes. The mounting blocks are placed in their corresponding mounting slots. The bracket is fixedly connected to the two mounting blocks, and each mounting block has a locking groove. The two sliding components are slidably connected to their corresponding guide holes and to their corresponding sliding grooves. One end of each mounting rod is fixedly connected to a corresponding sliding component, and the other end of the mounting rod passes through a corresponding through hole and is placed in a corresponding locking groove. This method solves the technical problem in existing cargo hold structures where installation and separation from the UAV fuselage are inconvenient during actual use, thus affecting usability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of logistics and transportation technology, and in particular to an expandable cargo hold structure for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used for ultra-long-range logistics transportation. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of e-commerce and the continuous growth of global logistics demand, efficient and fast cargo transportation has become a key focus of the industry. Traditional logistics transportation mainly relies on road, rail, air, and water transport. However, in remote areas, complex terrain, or emergency material delivery scenarios, these methods are often limited by infrastructure, timeliness, and cost. In recent years, drone logistics transportation technology has emerged, demonstrating broad application prospects in areas such as express delivery, emergency rescue, and medical supply transportation due to its advantages of maneuverability, rapid response, and direct destination capability. Ultra-long-range logistics transportation drones refer to large unmanned aerial vehicles with flight ranges of thousands of kilometers or more, capable of carrying heavy cargo and achieving cross-regional and even cross-border transportation. The cargo hold structure is one of the key components of ultra-long-range logistics transportation drones, used to accommodate and protect various types of cargo during transportation.

[0003] However, in the existing technology, the cargo hold structure used is inconvenient to install and separate from the drone fuselage in actual use, which affects its use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an expandable cargo hold structure for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used for ultra-long-range logistics transportation, which solves the technical problem that the installation and separation of the cargo hold structure from the UAV fuselage is inconvenient in actual use, thus affecting its use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an expandable cargo hold structure for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used for ultra-long-range logistics transportation, comprising a cabin, a pre-installed component, an installation mechanism, and an extension mechanism. The pre-installed component is mounted on the UAV. The installation mechanism includes a supporting component, two sliding components, a spring, two mounting rods, two mounting blocks, and a bracket. The pre-installed component has two mounting slots, two sliding grooves, two through holes, and two guide holes. The mounting blocks are placed in the corresponding mounting slots. The bracket is fixedly connected to the two mounting blocks. Each mounting block has a slot. The two sliding components are slidably connected to the guide holes corresponding to each other and to the corresponding sliding grooves. One end of each mounting rod is fixedly connected to a corresponding sliding component, and the other end of each mounting rod passes through the corresponding through hole and is placed in the corresponding slot. Both ends of the spring are fixedly connected to the corresponding sliding components. The supporting component is used to move the two sliding components. The cabin is connected to the bracket.

[0006] The expansion mechanism includes two connecting plates, two rotating rods, and multiple fasteners. The rotating rods are rotatably connected to the cabin body, the connecting plates are fixedly connected to the corresponding rotating rods, and the fasteners are used to lock the corresponding rotating rods.

[0007] The extension mechanism further includes a centering member and two T-shaped plates, both of which are slidably connected to the bracket. The centering member is mounted on the bracket and is used to move the two T-shaped plates.

[0008] The supporting component includes a round rod, a force-applying block, a disc, and two supporting rods. The sliding member has a supporting groove. The round rod is rotatably connected to the preset member. The force-applying block and the disc are both fixedly connected to the round rod. The supporting rod is fixedly connected to the disc, and the supporting rod is placed in the corresponding supporting groove.

[0009] The sliding member includes a block and an L-plate. The L-plate is slidably connected to the corresponding guide hole and the corresponding slide groove. The block is fixedly connected to the L-plate, and the abutment is provided on the block.

[0010] The bracket includes two C-shaped plates and a support plate. The two C-shaped plates are fixedly connected to the corresponding mounting blocks, and the support plates are fixedly connected to the two C-shaped plates and the cabin body.

[0011] The centering component includes a mounting plate, a dual-axis motor, and two screws. The mounting plate is fixedly connected to the support plate. The dual-axis motor is mounted on the mounting plate. The two output ends of the dual-axis motor are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding screws. The screws are threadedly engaged with the corresponding T-shaped plates.

[0012] This invention discloses an expandable cargo hold structure for an ultra-long-range logistics transportation UAV. In practical use, the cargo hold is used to carry cargo. When it is necessary to connect the cargo hold to the UAV, since the pre-installed component is pre-mounted on the UAV, it is only necessary to use the abutment member to drive the two sliding members to move closer together, thereby driving the two mounting rods to move closer together. Then, the two mounting blocks are aligned with the corresponding mounting slots and pushed to lock them in the designated positions. Then, the abutment member is released, and the spring returns to its original position, causing the two sliding members to move relative to each other. The two sliding members slide in the corresponding guide holes and corresponding grooves, thereby driving the corresponding mounting rods to move, so that the mounting rods are inserted into the corresponding slots to lock and fix the corresponding mounting blocks, thus completing the installation of the cargo hold and the UAV fuselage. Conversely, it is easy to separate the two. This method solves the technical problem in the prior art where the installation and separation of the cargo hold structure and the UAV fuselage are inconvenient in actual use, thus affecting the use of the technology. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 This is the invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of the local structure at point A.

[0019] Figure 6 This is the invention Figure 4 BB line structural cross-sectional view.

[0020] In the diagram: 1-Carrier, 2-Preset component, 3-Spring, 4-Mounting rod, 5-Mounting block, 6-Connecting plate, 7-Rotating rod, 8-Fastener, 9-T-shaped plate, 10-Round rod, 11-Force-applying block, 12-Disc, 13-Holding rod, 14-Block, 15-L-plate, 16-C-shaped plate, 17-Support plate, 18-Mounting plate, 19-Dual-axis motor, 20-Screw, 21-Mounting groove, 22-Sliding groove, 23-Through hole, 24-Guide hole, 25-Slot, 26-Holding groove, 27-Extension groove, 28-Extension plate, 29-Bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention. Figure 5 This is the invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of the local structure at point A. Figure 6 This is the invention Figure 4 A BB-line structural cross-sectional view. This embodiment of the invention provides an expandable cargo hold structure for an ultra-long-range logistics transportation UAV, including a cabin body 1, a pre-installed component 2, an installation mechanism, and an extension mechanism. The installation mechanism includes a supporting component, two sliding components, a spring 3, two mounting rods 4, two mounting blocks 5, and a bracket. The extension mechanism includes two connecting plates 6, two rotating rods 7, and multiple fasteners 8. The extension mechanism also includes a centering component and two T-shaped plates 9. The supporting component includes a round rod 10, a force-applying block 11, a disc 12, and two supporting rods 13. The sliding component includes a block 14 and an L-plate 15. The bracket includes two C-shaped plates 16 and a support plate 17. The centering component includes a mounting plate 18, a dual-axis motor 19, and two screws 20. The aforementioned solution solves the technical problem in the prior art where the installation and separation of the cargo hold structure from the UAV fuselage is inconvenient during actual use, thus affecting its usability.

[0023] In this specific embodiment, the preset component 2 is installed on the drone, and the cabin 1 is used to carry cargo.

[0024] The preset component 2 has two mounting slots 21, two sliding grooves 22, two through holes 23, and two guide holes 24. The mounting block 5 is placed in the corresponding mounting slot 21. The bracket is fixedly connected to the two mounting blocks 5. The mounting block 5 has a slot 25. The two sliding members are slidably connected to the guide holes 24 and to the corresponding sliding grooves 22. One end of the mounting rod 4 is fixedly connected to the corresponding sliding member, and the other end of the mounting rod 4 passes through the corresponding through hole 23 and is placed in the corresponding slot 25. Both ends of the spring 3 are fixedly connected to the corresponding sliding members. The abutment member is used to move the two sliding members. The cabin 1 is connected to the bracket. In specific use, the cabin 1 is used to carry cargo. When it is necessary to connect the cabin 1 to the drone, since the preset component 2 is pre-set... On the drone, the two sliding members are brought closer together by the supporting member, which in turn brings the two mounting rods 4 closer together. Then, the two mounting blocks 5 are aligned with the corresponding mounting slots 21 and pushed to lock them in the designated positions. Then, the supporting member is released. At this time, the spring 3 returns to its original position, causing the two sliding members to move relative to each other. The two sliding members slide in the corresponding guide holes 24 and the corresponding sliding grooves 22, which in turn moves the corresponding mounting rods 4, so that the mounting rods 4 are inserted into the corresponding slots 25 to lock and fix the corresponding mounting blocks 5, thereby completing the installation of the cabin 1 and the drone fuselage. Conversely, it is easy to separate the two. This method solves the technical problem in the prior art where the installation and separation of the cargo cabin structure and the drone fuselage are inconvenient in actual use, thus affecting the use of the drone.

[0025] Secondly, the rotating rod 7 is rotatably connected to the cabin 1, the connecting plate 6 is fixedly connected to the corresponding rotating rod 7, and the fastener 8 is used to lock the corresponding rotating rod 7. By loosening multiple fasteners 8 and rotating the connecting plate 6, the rotating rod 7 is then fixed, thereby realizing the flexible expansion of the cargo hold space, enabling the drone to adapt to packages of different sizes and improving the loading rate of a single transport.

[0026] Meanwhile, both T-shaped plates 9 are slidably connected to the bracket, and the centering member is installed on the bracket. The centering member is used to move the two T-shaped plates 9. By activating the centering member, the two T-shaped plates 9 can be moved to clamp the goods and prevent them from shaking randomly.

[0027] Furthermore, the sliding member has a support groove 26, the round rod 10 is rotatably connected to the preset member 2, the force-applying block 11 and the disc 12 are both fixedly connected to the round rod 10, the support rod 13 is fixedly connected to the disc 12, and the support rod 13 is placed in the corresponding support groove 26. By applying force to the force-applying block 11, the force-applying block 11 drives the round rod 10 to rotate, and the round rod 10 in turn drives the disc 12 to rotate. While the disc 12 rotates, it drives the two support rods 13 to slide in the corresponding support grooves 26 respectively, thereby driving the two sliding members to move.

[0028] Furthermore, the L-plate 15 is slidably connected to the corresponding guide hole 24 and the corresponding slide groove 22, the block 14 is fixedly connected to the L-plate 15, and the abutment is disposed on the block 14. While the abutment rod 13 slides in the abutment groove 26, it drives the corresponding block 14 to move. The block 14 then drives the corresponding L-plate 15 to slide in the corresponding guide hole 24 and the corresponding slide groove 22. The two C-shaped plates 16 are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding mounting blocks 5, and the support plates 17 are fixedly connected to the two C-shaped plates 16 and the cabin 1. By setting the two C-shaped plates 16 and the support plates 17, the C-shaped plates 16 are used to connect the support plates 17 to the two mounting blocks 5, and the support plates 17 are used to connect the cabin 1 to the C-shaped plates 16.

[0029] Furthermore, the mounting plate 18 is fixedly connected to the support plate 17, and the dual-axis motor 19 is mounted on the mounting plate 18. The two output ends of the dual-axis motor 19 are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding screws 20. The screws 20 are threadedly engaged with the corresponding T-shaped plates 9. The mounting plate 18 is used to install the dual-axis motor 19. By starting the dual-axis motor 19, the two output ends of the dual-axis motor 19 drive the corresponding screws 20 to rotate, and the screws 20 in turn drive the corresponding T-shaped plates 9 to move, thereby enabling the T-shaped plates 9 to clamp and fix the goods.

[0030] Finally, the system also includes multiple extension plates 28 and multiple bolts 29. The T-shaped plate 9 has an extension groove 27, and the extension plates 28 are slidably connected to the corresponding extension grooves 27. The bolts 29 are used to fix the extension plates 28. Through the extension plates 28 and the bolts 29, the extension plates 28 can be adjusted to a specific position according to the expansion requirements, thereby clamping and fixing goods of different specifications. The bolts 29 are used to fix the position of the adjusted extension plates 28, thereby achieving the positioning of the extension plates 28. In this way, goods of different specifications can be fixed and prevented from shaking randomly.

[0031] Working principle: In practical use, the cabin 1 is used to carry cargo. When it is necessary to connect the cabin 1 to the drone, since the preset component 2 is preset on the drone, it is only necessary to drive the two sliding components to move closer to each other through the abutment component, thereby driving the two mounting rods 4 to move closer to each other. Then, the two mounting blocks 5 are aligned with the corresponding mounting grooves 21 and pushed to lock them in the designated position. Then, the abutment component is released. At this time, the spring 3 returns to its original position and drives the two sliding components to move relative to each other. The two sliding components slide in the corresponding guide holes 24 and the corresponding sliding grooves 22, thereby driving the corresponding mounting rods 4 to move, so that the mounting rods 4 are inserted into the corresponding slots 25 to lock and fix the corresponding mounting blocks 5, thereby completing the installation of the cabin 1 and the drone body. Conversely, it is easy to separate the two. In this way, the technical problem that the installation and separation of the cargo hold structure and the drone body are inconvenient in the actual use of the existing cargo hold structure is solved, which affects the use of the technology.

[0032] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely one or more preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes for implementing the above embodiments and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of this application still fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. An expandable cargo hold structure for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used for ultra-long-range logistics transportation, comprising a cargo hold body and pre-set components, wherein the pre-set components are mounted on the UAV, characterized in that, It also includes installation and expansion mechanisms; The installation mechanism includes a supporting component, two sliding members, a spring, two mounting rods, two mounting blocks, and a bracket. The pre-installed component has two mounting slots, two sliding grooves, two through holes, and two guide holes. The mounting blocks are placed in the corresponding mounting slots. The bracket is fixedly connected to the two mounting blocks. Each mounting block has a slot. The two sliding members are slidably connected to the guide holes and the corresponding sliding grooves. One end of each mounting rod is fixedly connected to the corresponding sliding member, and the other end of each mounting rod passes through the corresponding through hole and is placed in the corresponding slot. Both ends of the spring are fixedly connected to the corresponding sliding members. The supporting component is used to move the two sliding members. The cabin is connected to the bracket.

2. The expandable cargo hold structure of the UAV for ultra-long-range logistics transportation as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The extension mechanism includes two connecting plates, two rotating rods, and multiple fasteners. The rotating rods are rotatably connected to the cabin body, the connecting plates are fixedly connected to the corresponding rotating rods, and the fasteners are used to lock the corresponding rotating rods.

3. The expandable cargo hold structure of the UAV for ultra-long-range logistics transportation as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The extension mechanism also includes a centering member and two T-shaped plates, both of which are slidably connected to the bracket. The centering member is mounted on the bracket and is used to move the two T-shaped plates.

4. The expandable cargo hold structure of the UAV for ultra-long-range logistics transportation as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The supporting component includes a round rod, a force-applying block, a disc, and two supporting rods. The sliding member has a supporting groove. The round rod is rotatably connected to the preset member. The force-applying block and the disc are both fixedly connected to the round rod. The supporting rod is fixedly connected to the disc, and the supporting rod is placed in the corresponding supporting groove.

5. The expandable cargo hold structure of the UAV for ultra-long-range logistics transportation as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The sliding member includes a block and an L-plate. The L-plate is slidably connected to the corresponding guide hole and the corresponding slide groove. The block is fixedly connected to the L-plate, and the abutment is provided on the block.

6. The expandable cargo hold structure of the UAV for ultra-long-range logistics transportation as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The bracket includes two C-shaped plates and a support plate. The two C-shaped plates are fixedly connected to the corresponding mounting blocks, and the support plates are fixedly connected to the two C-shaped plates and the cabin body.

7. The expandable cargo hold structure of the UAV for ultra-long-range logistics transportation as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The centering component includes a mounting plate, a dual-axis motor, and two screws. The mounting plate is fixedly connected to the support plate. The dual-axis motor is mounted on the mounting plate. The two output ends of the dual-axis motor are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding screws. The screws are threadedly engaged with the corresponding T-shaped plates.

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