Unmanned aerial vehicle antenna mounting structure

Abstract

The utility model provides an unmanned aerial vehicle antenna installation structure comprising a host connected with an unmanned aerial vehicle; the connecting frame is detachably connected with the bottom end of the host, and the connecting frame is provided with a plurality of connecting ends; the supporting rods correspond to the connecting ends in a one-to-one mode, one end of each supporting rod is connected with the corresponding connecting end, and the other end of each supporting rod extends out; and the plurality of antenna arrays are respectively arranged on the extending ends of the plurality of supporting rods, and are used for receiving and transmitting signals and supporting the unmanned aerial vehicle. The unmanned aerial vehicle antenna mounting structure provided by the utility model is provided with the host which can be connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle and is electrically connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle; the connecting frame is arranged, the connecting frame can be detachably connected with the bottom end of the main engine and can be connected with the multiple supporting rods in a one-to-one correspondence mode through the multiple connecting ends, the antenna arrays are connected to the other ends of the supporting rods, and the antenna arrays can receive and transmit signals and are used for supporting the unmanned aerial vehicle before the unmanned aerial vehicle takes off and after the unmanned aerial vehicle lands.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) auxiliary manufacturing, and in particular relates to an antenna installation structure for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Background Art

[0002] A drone is an aircraft that can be remotely controlled or fly autonomously, and is widely used in aerial photography, monitoring, logistics and other fields. The drone's radio reconnaissance equipment mainly consists of a host and an antenna, which detects radio frequency signals of different frequencies by switching antennas.

[0003] In the prior art, in actual use, multiple sets of antennas are usually mounted at the same time to obtain a larger signal reception and transmission range, but this will greatly increase the load weight, causing it to exceed the load capacity of the drone, and the complexity of the entire machine will increase, resulting in a greatly increased probability of failure of the entire machine, poor adaptability, and poor practicality. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiment of the utility model provides a UAV antenna installation structure, which aims to solve the problem that when the existing UAV radio detection equipment is equipped with multiple sets of antennas at the same time, the load capacity of the UAV will be exceeded.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: to provide a UAV antenna installation structure, including:

[0006] Host, used to connect with the drone;

[0007] A connecting frame, detachably connected to the bottom end of the mainframe, the connecting frame having a plurality of connecting ends, each of the connecting ends being arranged in an annular manner around a central axis of the connecting frame in a vertical direction;

[0008] A plurality of support rods are provided, each of the support rods is arranged in one-to-one correspondence with each of the connection ends, one end of each support rod is connected to the corresponding connection end, and the other end extends out;

[0009] There are multiple antenna arrays, and the multiple antenna arrays are respectively arranged on the protruding ends of the multiple support rods. The multiple antenna arrays are electrically connected to the host and are used for receiving and transmitting signals and for supporting the drone before the drone takes off and after landing.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the connecting frame includes:

[0011] Install the top frame for detachable connection with the bottom of the host machine;

[0012] A central connecting column, one end of which is arranged at the bottom end of the mounting frame, and the other end of which extends downward along the central axis of the mounting frame in the vertical direction;

[0013] The hinge unit is sleeved on the central connecting column and fixedly connected to the central connecting column. The hinge unit has a plurality of hinge sections extending radially outward along the central connecting column. The plurality of hinge sections are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of support rods.

[0014] In a possible implementation, one end of each of the support rods is hinged to the protruding end of the corresponding hinge section, and the hinge axis is arranged along the tangent direction of the central connecting column.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the antenna elements are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of support rods, and each antenna element is arranged on the other end of the corresponding support rod.

[0016] In a possible implementation, a support pad is provided at the bottom end of the antenna element for cushioning when the drone lands.

[0017] In a possible implementation, a conical surface is provided at the bottom end of the central connecting column to facilitate the sleeve installation of the hinge unit.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the host is a cylindrical structure.

[0019] In this implementation, compared with the prior art, a host is provided, which can be connected to the drone and electrically connected to the drone; a connecting frame is provided, which can be detachably connected to the bottom end of the host, and can be connected to multiple support rods one by one through multiple connecting ends, and an antenna array is connected to the other end of each support rod, which can receive and transmit signals and is used to support the drone before the drone takes off and after landing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the drone antenna installation structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The enlarged structural diagram of the UAV antenna installation structure schematic diagram A provided;

[0022] Description of reference numerals:

[0023] 10. Main unit; 20. Connecting frame; 21. Mounting top frame; 22. Center connecting column; 23. Articulated unit; 30. Support rod; 40. Antenna element; 41. Support pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0025] Please also read Figure 1 and Figure 2 The UAV antenna installation structure provided by the utility model is now described. The UAV antenna installation structure includes: a host 10, a connecting frame 20, a support rod 30 and an antenna element 40.

[0026] The host 10 is used to connect with the drone.

[0027] The connecting frame 20 is detachably connected to the bottom end of the mainframe 10 . The connecting frame 20 has a plurality of connecting ends, and each connecting end is arranged in a ring-shaped manner around the central axis of the connecting frame 20 along the vertical direction.

[0028] There are multiple support rods 30, each support rod 30 is arranged in one-to-one correspondence with each connection end, one end of each support rod 30 is connected to the corresponding connection end, and the other end extends out.

[0029] There are multiple antenna arrays 40, and the multiple antenna arrays 40 are respectively arranged on the protruding ends of the multiple support rods 30. The multiple antenna arrays 40 are all electrically connected to the host 10, and are used for receiving and transmitting signals, and for supporting the drone before the drone takes off and after landing.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the drone antenna installation structure provided in this embodiment is provided with a host 10, which can be connected to the drone and electrically connected to the drone. A connecting frame 20 is provided, which can be detachably connected to the bottom of the host 10, and can be connected to multiple support rods 30 one by one through multiple connecting ends. The other end of each support rod 30 is connected with an antenna element 40, which can receive and transmit signals and is used to support the drone before taking off and after landing.

[0031] In some embodiments, the connecting frame 20 may be configured as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 See the structure shown. Figure 1 , Figure 2The connecting frame 20 includes: a mounting frame 21, a central connecting column 22, and an articulation unit 23. The mounting frame 21 is used for detachable connection with the bottom end of the host 10. One end of the central connecting column 22 is arranged at the bottom end of the mounting frame 21, and the other end extends downward along the central axis of the mounting frame 21 in the vertical direction. The articulation unit 23 is sleeved on the central connecting column 22 and fixedly connected to the central connecting column 22. The articulation unit 23 has a plurality of articulation sections extending radially outward along the central connecting column 22, and the plurality of articulation sections are arranged one by one corresponding to the plurality of support rods 30.

[0032] The mounting top frame 21 may include: a first connecting circular plate and a second connecting circular plate. The axis of the first connecting circular plate is arranged in the vertical direction and is detachably connected to the bottom end of the host 10. The bottom end of the first connecting circular plate is provided with a plurality of first connecting columns extending downward in the vertical direction. The plurality of first connecting columns are arranged in annular intervals along the axis direction of the first connecting circular plate. The second connecting circular plate is arranged below the first connecting circular plate, is arranged coaxially with the first connecting circular plate, and is fixedly connected to the plurality of first connecting columns. The bottom end of the second connecting circular plate is provided with a plurality of second connecting columns extending downward in the vertical direction. The plurality of second connecting columns are arranged in annular intervals along the axis direction of the second connecting circular plate and are arranged one-to-one with the plurality of first connecting columns. The plurality of second connecting columns are respectively connected to the plurality of articulated sections of the articulated unit 23 to ensure the stability of the articulated sections. The central connecting column 22 may first contact the ground when the drone lands to prevent the antenna element 40 from bumping. The articulated unit 23 may be connected to the plurality of support rods 30 in a one-to-one correspondence through the articulated sections extending radially outward along the central connecting column 22.

[0033] In some embodiments, the support rod 30 may be Figure 1 , Figure 2 See the structure shown. Figure 1 , Figure 2 One end of each support rod 30 is hinged to the protruding end of the corresponding hinge section, and the hinge axis is arranged along the tangent direction of the central connecting column 22.

[0034] Each support rod 30 can be hinged on the corresponding hinge section and can be folded after the work is completed for easy storage.

[0035] In some embodiments, the antenna element 40 may be configured as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 See the structure shown. Figure 1 , Figure 2 A plurality of antenna elements 40 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of support rods 30 , and each antenna element 40 is arranged on the other end of the corresponding support rod 30 .

[0036] A plurality of antenna elements 40 may be disposed on the other end of the corresponding support rod 30 and may be pitched and rotated along with the support rod 30 for easy storage.

[0037] In some embodiments, the antenna element 40 may be configured as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 See the structure shown. Figure 1 , Figure 2 A support pad 41 is provided at the bottom of the antenna element 40 for cushioning when the drone lands.

[0038] The support pad 41 can provide cushioning when the drone lands to prevent the antenna element 40 from being damaged.

[0039] In some embodiments, the central connecting column 22 may be formed as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 See the structure shown. Figure 1 , Figure 2 The bottom end of the central connecting column 22 is provided with a conical surface for facilitating the installation of the hinge unit 23.

[0040] The conical surface can facilitate the installation of the hinge unit 23, and the installation is convenient and has good adaptability.

[0041] In some embodiments, the host 10 may be configured as follows: Figure 1 See the structure shown. Figure 1 , the host 10 is a cylindrical structure.

[0042] The cylindrical structure can facilitate the connection of drones, and has a stable structure and good adaptability.

[0043] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. The UAV antenna installation structure is characterized by: include: Host, used to connect with the drone; A connecting frame, detachably connected to the bottom end of the mainframe, the connecting frame having a plurality of connecting ends, each of the connecting ends being arranged in an annular manner around a central axis of the connecting frame in a vertical direction; A plurality of support rods are provided, each of the support rods is arranged in one-to-one correspondence with each of the connecting ends, one end of each support rod is connected to the corresponding connecting end, and the other end extends out; There are multiple antenna arrays, and the multiple antenna arrays are respectively arranged on the protruding ends of the multiple support rods. The multiple antenna arrays are electrically connected to the host and are used for receiving and transmitting signals and for supporting the drone before the drone takes off and after landing.

2. The UAV antenna mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting frame comprises: Install the top frame for detachable connection with the bottom end of the host; A central connecting column, one end of which is arranged at the bottom end of the mounting frame, and the other end of which extends downward along the central axis of the mounting frame in the vertical direction; The hinge unit is sleeved on the central connecting column and fixedly connected to the central connecting column. The hinge unit has a plurality of hinge sections extending radially outward along the central connecting column. The plurality of hinge sections are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of support rods.

3. The UAV antenna mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of each support rod is hinged to the protruding end of the corresponding hinge section, and the hinge axis is arranged along the tangent direction of the central connecting column.

4. The UAV antenna mounting structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plurality of antenna elements are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of support rods, and each antenna element is arranged on the other end of the corresponding support rod.

5. The UAV antenna mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support pad is provided at the bottom of the antenna element for cushioning when the UAV lands.

6. The UAV antenna mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom end of the central connecting column is provided with a conical surface for facilitating the sleeve installation of the hinge unit.

7. The UAV antenna mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mainframe is a cylindrical structure.

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