Supporting device for unmanned aerial vehicle

By using the cooperation of telescopic components and engaging ball slots in the drone support device, combined with the design of the collar and connecting bolt, the loosening problem of threaded connections caused by vibration and impact during flight is solved, and the connection is improved. Stability and reliability.

CN222347334UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-14上海双瀛航空科技有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421069885.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-16
Publication Date
2025-01-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-16

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Technical Problem

The threaded connection of the drone support device is susceptible to vibration and impact during flight, resulting in loose connections, especially in high-speed flights or complex environments, affecting stability.

Method used

A support mechanism including a fixed pipe and a connecting pipe is designed, with a telescopic assembly and a engaging ball inside. Through the coordination of the engaging ball and the chuck slot, the threaded connection is achieved, and multiple support is provided through the collar and the connecting bolt. Fixed to enhance connection stability.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents loose connections, improves the reliability and stability of threaded connections, and ensures the safety of drones flying in high-speed flights or complex environments.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle supporting device which comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body, a supporting mechanism is installed at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body and comprises a fixing pipe and a connecting pipe, the fixing pipe is connected to the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the connecting pipe is detachably arranged at the bottom of the fixing pipe. A telescopic assembly is arranged in the fixing pipe and used in cooperation with the fixing pipe and the connecting pipe, the connecting pipe is in threaded connection to the outer side of the fixing pipe through the arrangement of the telescopic assembly, when the first clamping groove and the second clamping groove are overlapped, the clamping ball is clamped with the first clamping groove and the second clamping groove, and when disassembly is needed, the clamping ball is pressed and extrudes the telescopic column, and threaded disassembly is conducted; the effects of effectively preventing the connection from loosening and improving the connection reliability are achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to a supporting device for unmanned aerial vehicles. Background Art

[0002] The support device of a drone refers to the various components or systems used to support and stabilize its flight. It mainly includes landing gear, propellers or engines, parachute systems, airbags, as well as stabilizers and gyroscopes. The landing gear provides support on the ground and protects during takeoff and landing; the propeller or engine provides thrust and also plays a supporting role; the parachute system stabilizes flight or landing in an emergency; the airbag can provide cushioning and support for soft landing or water landing; stabilizers and gyroscopes help maintain balance and stable flight. These devices ensure that the drone can perform tasks safely in various environments and flight conditions. They may vary depending on the design and purpose of the drone. Some drones may only require simple support devices, while others may require more complex systems to ensure flight stability and safety.

[0003] At present, the support device of the UAV is generally threaded on the side of the UAV, but during the flight of the UAV, it may be subjected to vibration and impact, and these external forces will affect the stability of the threaded connection. Especially in high-speed flight or complex environment, vibration will increase the risk of loose connection; therefore, it does not meet the existing needs, and we propose a support device for UAV. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a support device for a drone, which has the beneficial effect of effectively preventing the connection from loosening and improving the reliability of the connection, and solves the problem that the support device of the drone mentioned in the above background technology is generally threadedly connected to the side of the drone, but during the flight of the drone, it may be subject to vibration and impact, and these external forces will affect the stability of the threaded connection. In particular, during high-speed flight or complex environments, vibration will increase the risk of loose connection.

[0005] The utility model provides the following technical solution: a support device for a drone, comprising a drone body, a support mechanism installed at the bottom of the drone body, the support mechanism comprising a fixed tube and a connecting tube, the fixed tube is connected to the bottom of the drone body, the connecting tube is detachably arranged at the bottom of the fixed tube, a telescopic component is arranged inside the fixed tube, and the telescopic component is used in conjunction with the fixed tube and the connecting tube.

[0006] As an optional solution of a support device for a drone described in the utility model, there are a plurality of support mechanisms, and the plurality of support mechanisms are respectively arranged at the bottom of the drone body.

[0007] As an optional solution for a support device for an unmanned aerial vehicle described in the utility model, wherein: a mounting seat is arranged inside the fixed tube, the telescopic assembly is installed at the bottom of the mounting seat, the telescopic assembly includes a splint and a telescopic column, the splint is connected to the bottom of the mounting seat, the telescopic column is connected to the side of the splint, a first spring is sleeved on the outside of the telescopic column, and the splint and the side of the mounting seat are commonly connected to a fixed shaft.

[0008] As an optional solution for a support device for an unmanned aerial vehicle described in the utility model, wherein: the splint is configured as a U-shaped plate, and locking balls are respectively connected to both sides of the splint, a first locking groove is opened on the side of the connecting tube, and the locking ball is locked with the first locking groove.

[0009] As an optional solution for a support device for an unmanned aerial vehicle described in the utility model, wherein: the connecting pipe is threadedly connected to the outside of the fixing pipe, a second slot is opened on the side of the connecting pipe, and the second slot is slidably engaged with the engaging ball.

[0010] As an optional solution for a support device for an unmanned aerial vehicle described in the utility model, wherein: the fixing tube and the outer side of the connecting tube are jointly sleeved with a ring, the inner wall of the ring is provided with a notch, and the notch is arranged corresponding to the locking ball.

[0011] As an optional solution for a support device for an unmanned aerial vehicle described in the utility model, wherein: a first thread groove is opened on the side of the ring, a second thread groove is opened on the side of the connecting tube, a connecting bolt is connected to the inside of the first thread groove and the second thread groove, a second spring is arranged inside the first thread groove, and the second spring is sleeved on the side of the connecting bolt.

[0012] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. The support device for the drone, through the setting of the telescopic component, connects the connecting pipe to the outside of the fixed pipe with a thread. When the first slot overlaps with the second slot, the snap ball is snapped with it. When disassembly is required, the snap ball is pressed, and the snap ball squeezes the telescopic column to perform thread disassembly, which effectively prevents the connection from loosening and improves the reliability of the connection. It solves the problem that the support device of the drone is generally threadedly connected to the side of the drone, but during the flight of the drone, it may be subject to vibration and impact, and these external forces will affect the stability of the threaded connection. Especially in high-speed flight or complex environment, vibration will increase the risk of loose connection.

[0014] 2. The support device for the drone is configured such that the collar, the connecting bolt and the telescopic assembly cooperate. When the engaging ball is engaged, the collar is sleeved on the outside of the support mechanism, and the connecting bolt is connected to the first thread groove and the second thread groove. Through the coordination of the collar, the connecting bolt and the telescopic assembly, multiple supports and fixations can be provided, thereby increasing the stability of the connection. The collar can provide additional support, the connecting bolt can ensure the firmness of the threaded connection, and the notch can prevent the engaging ball from being accidentally touched. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the support mechanism structure of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed pipe structure of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 110, drone body; 130, supporting mechanism; 131, fixing tube; 132, connecting tube; 133, mounting seat; 150, telescopic assembly; 151, clamping plate; 152, telescopic column; 153, first spring; 154, fixing shaft; 155, engaging ball; 160, first slot; 161, second slot; 162, collar; 163, notch; 164, first threaded groove; 165, second threaded groove; 170, connecting bolt; 171, second spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0022] Embodiment 1: This embodiment aims to solve the problem that the support device of the drone is generally threaded on the side of the drone, but during the flight of the drone, it may be subject to vibration and impact, and these external forces will affect the stability of the threaded connection. Especially in high-speed flight or complex environment, vibration will increase the risk of loose connection. Please refer to Figure 1-5A supporting device for a drone includes a drone body 110. A supporting mechanism 130 is installed at the bottom of the drone body 110. The supporting mechanism 130 includes a fixing tube 131 and a connecting tube 132. The fixing tube 131 is connected to the bottom of the drone body 110. The connecting tube 132 is detachably arranged at the bottom of the fixing tube 131. A telescopic component 150 is arranged inside the fixing tube 131. The telescopic component 150 is used in conjunction with the fixing tube 131 and the connecting tube 132.

[0023] There are a plurality of support mechanisms 130 , and the plurality of support mechanisms 130 are respectively disposed at the bottom of the drone body 110 .

[0024] A mounting seat 133 is provided inside the fixed tube 131, and the telescopic component 150 is installed at the bottom of the mounting seat 133. The telescopic component 150 includes a splint 151 and a telescopic column 152. The splint 151 is connected to the bottom of the mounting seat 133, and the telescopic column 152 is connected to the side of the splint 151. A first spring 153 is sleeved on the outside of the telescopic column 152. The splint 151 and the side of the mounting seat 133 are commonly connected to a fixed shaft 154.

[0025] The clamping plate 151 is configured as a U-shaped plate, and engaging balls 155 are respectively connected to both sides of the clamping plate 151 . A first engaging groove 160 is defined at a side of the connecting tube 132 , and the engaging balls 155 are engaged with the first engaging groove 160 .

[0026] The connecting tube 132 is threadedly connected to the outer side of the fixing tube 131 . A second clamping groove 161 is formed on the side of the connecting tube 132 . The second clamping groove 161 is slidably engaged with the clamping ball 155 .

[0027] In this embodiment: through the setting of the telescopic assembly 150, the connecting tube 132 is threadedly connected to the outside of the fixed tube 131. When the first card slot 160 overlaps with the second card slot 161, the snap ball 155 snaps therewith. When disassembly is required, the snap ball 155 is pressed, and the snap ball 155 squeezes the telescopic column 152 to perform thread disassembly, which effectively prevents the connection from loosening and improves the reliability of the connection. It solves the problem that the support device of the drone is generally threadedly connected to the side of the drone, but during the flight of the drone, it may be subject to vibration and impact, and these external forces will affect the stability of the threaded connection. Especially in high-speed flight or complex environment, vibration will increase the risk of loose connection.

[0028] Embodiment 2: This embodiment is intended to promote the solution to the problem of the engaging ball 155 being accidentally touched. This embodiment is an improvement made on the basis of embodiment 1. For details, please refer to Figure 1-5 A collar 162 is sleeved on the outer sides of the fixing tube 131 and the connecting tube 132 . A notch 163 is formed on the inner wall of the collar 162 . The notch 163 is arranged corresponding to the engaging ball 155 .

[0029] A first thread groove 164 is formed on the side of the collar 162 , a second thread groove 165 is formed on the side of the connecting tube 132 , a connecting bolt 170 is connected to the first thread groove 164 and the second thread groove 165 , a second spring 171 is arranged inside the first thread groove 164 , and the second spring 171 is sleeved on the side of the connecting bolt 170 .

[0030] In this embodiment: through the setting, the collar 162, the connecting bolt 170 and the telescopic assembly 150 cooperate, when the engaging ball 155 is engaged, the collar 162 is sleeved on the outside of the support mechanism 130, and the connecting bolt 170 is connected to the first thread groove 164 and the second thread groove 165. Through the cooperation of the collar 162, the connecting bolt 170 and the telescopic assembly 150, multiple supports and fixations can be provided, and the stability of the connection is increased. The setting of the collar 162 can provide additional support, the connecting bolt 170 can ensure the firmness of the threaded connection, and the setting of the notch 163 prevents the engaging ball 155 from being accidentally touched.

[0031] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0032] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principle of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A support device for a drone, comprising a drone body (110), characterized in that: A support mechanism (130) is installed at the bottom of the drone body (110), and the support mechanism (130) comprises a fixing tube (131) and a connecting tube (132). The fixing tube (131) is connected to the bottom of the drone body (110), and the connecting tube (132) is detachably arranged at the bottom of the fixing tube (131). A telescopic assembly (150) is arranged inside the fixing tube (131), and the telescopic assembly (150) is used in conjunction with the fixing tube (131) and the connecting tube (132).

2. The support device for a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the support mechanisms (130) are provided, and the plurality of the support mechanisms (130) are respectively provided at the bottom of the drone body (110).

3. The support device for a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting seat (133) is arranged inside the fixed tube (131), and the telescopic assembly (150) is mounted at the bottom of the mounting seat (133). The telescopic assembly (150) comprises a clamping plate (151) and a telescopic column (152). The clamping plate (151) is connected to the bottom of the mounting seat (133), and the telescopic column (152) is connected to the side of the clamping plate (151). A first spring (153) is sleeved on the outside of the telescopic column (152), and the clamping plate (151) and the side of the mounting seat (133) are commonly connected to a fixed shaft (154).

4. The support device for a drone according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping plate (151) is configured as a U-shaped plate, and engaging balls (155) are respectively connected to both sides of the clamping plate (151). A first engaging groove (160) is provided on the side of the connecting tube (132), and the engaging ball (155) is engaged with the first engaging groove (160).

5. The support device for a drone according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting tube (132) is threadedly connected to the outside of the fixing tube (131), and a second clamping groove (161) is provided on the side of the connecting tube (132), and the second clamping groove (161) is slidably engaged with the engaging ball (155).

6. The support device for a drone according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing tube (131) and the connecting tube (132) are sleeved with a collar (162) on their outer sides. The inner wall of the collar (162) is provided with a notch (163), and the notch (163) is arranged corresponding to the engaging ball (155).

7. The support device for a drone according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first thread groove (164) is provided on the side of the collar (162), and a second thread groove (165) is provided on the side of the connecting tube (132). A connecting bolt (170) is connected to the inside of the first thread groove (164) and the second thread groove (165). A second spring (171) is provided inside the first thread groove (164), and the second spring (171) is sleeved on the side of the connecting bolt (170).