Mounting device for photoelectric pod of unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides an installation device of an unmanned aerial vehicle photoelectric pod, and relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle installation tools. The first supporting frame is rotationally connected to the upper portion of the lifting mechanism; the second supporting frame is arranged above the first supporting frame and connected with the first supporting frame through a plurality of supporting columns, the second supporting frame is of a U-shaped structure, an opening is formed in one side of the second supporting frame, and the photoelectric pod can penetrate through the opening; the two cushion blocks are in sliding connection with the parts, located on the two sides of the opening, of the second supporting frame correspondingly and used for being cushioned below the handle when the photoelectric pod is located in the second supporting frame; the problems that in the prior art, a photoelectric pod is inconvenient to install, manpower is consumed, and the installation precision is not easy to control are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle installation tooling, and more specifically, relates to an installation device for an unmanned aerial vehicle optoelectronic pod. Background Art

[0002] Photoelectric pods are usually installed on the lower or front part of the fuselage of military aircraft such as drones and helicopters. Various photoelectric sensors are integrated in the photoelectric pods, which can search, track, aim and geolocate targets in day / night conditions. They can guide laser semi-active guided weapons to carry out precise strikes on targets, and are the core equipment of reconnaissance and strike drones. Because the photoelectric pods have complex and diverse functions, high internal equipment integration, and high cost, they need to be installed with caution, and the requirements for operators and installation accuracy are relatively strict. At the same time, since the weight of the photoelectric pods of drones and helicopters is generally above 40kg, the installation / disassembly of the photoelectric pods requires more manpower and auxiliary equipment, which consumes a lot of time. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide an installation device for an optoelectronic pod of an unmanned aerial vehicle, so as to solve the problems in the prior art that the optoelectronic pod is inconvenient to install, labor-intensive and difficult to control installation accuracy.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides an installation device for an unmanned aerial vehicle optoelectronic pod, comprising:

[0005] Lifting mechanism;

[0006] A first support frame, the first support frame is rotatably connected above the lifting mechanism;

[0007] A second support frame, the second support frame is arranged above the first support frame and connected to the first support frame through a plurality of support columns, the second support frame is a U-shaped structure, and an opening is formed on one side thereof, and the opening can accommodate the optoelectronic pod to pass through;

[0008] Two cushion blocks are respectively slidably connected to the second support frames at both sides of the opening, and are used to cushion under the handle when the optoelectronic pod is in the second support frame.

[0009] Optionally, the lifting mechanism is a hydraulic lifting vehicle.

[0010] Optionally, a slewing bearing is provided on the top of the lifting mechanism, and the first support frame is rotatably connected to the lifting mechanism via the slewing bearing.

[0011] Optionally, a brake mechanism is further included, the outer ring of the slewing bearing is connected to the lifting mechanism, the first support frame is connected to the inner ring of the slewing bearing, and the brake mechanism includes:

[0012] A movable rod, the middle portion of which is rotatably connected to the first support frame, and one end of which is provided with a brake block;

[0013] A driving rod, one end of which is movably connected to the other end of the movable rod, and the other end of the driving rod is provided with a spring driving structure, which is connected to the first support frame and is used to drive the driving rod to move, so that the movable rod rotates, thereby causing the brake block to press the outer ring of the slewing bearing.

[0014] Optionally, the spring drive structure comprises:

[0015] a first baffle, the first baffle being connected to the first support frame;

[0016] a second baffle plate, the second baffle plate being connected to the driving rod;

[0017] A spring is sleeved on the outside of the other end of the driving rod, the spring is arranged between the first baffle plate and the second baffle plate, and the spring is in a pre-compressed state.

[0018] Optionally, the first support frame is in the shape of a plate, a plurality of weight-reducing holes are provided on the first support frame, a bottom bracket is provided above the first support frame, a recessed portion is provided on the upper side of the bottom bracket, and the recessed portion is used to accommodate part of the optoelectronic pod.

[0019] Optionally, the second support frame includes a first support plate, a second support plate and a third support plate which are sequentially connected to form the U-shaped structure, and the first support plate and the third support plate gradually expand from an end close to the second support plate to an end away from the second support plate.

[0020] Optionally, a limiting groove is provided at one end of the first support plate and the third support plate close to the second support plate, and the limiting groove is used to accommodate the handle and limit the handle.

[0021] Optionally, an upper surface of one end of the cushion block close to the second support plate is an inclined surface, forming a wedge-shaped structure.

[0022] Optionally, the cross-section of the cushion block is an inverted U-shape, two sides of the cushion block are slidably wrapped around the outside of the first support frame, and at least one side of the cushion block is provided with a fastening screw.

[0023] The utility model provides an installation device for an optoelectronic pod of an unmanned aerial vehicle, and its beneficial effects are: the installation device for the optoelectronic pod of the unmanned aerial vehicle has a lifting mechanism, which can lift and lower a first support frame, a second support frame and the optoelectronic pod installed thereon, the first support frame and the second support frame are connected by a plurality of support columns, and a storage space is formed between the second support frame and the first support frame, which can store the optoelectronic pod, and the optoelectronic pod can enter the storage space through an opening, and after the optoelectronic pod enters the storage space, handles on both sides of the optoelectronic pod are opened and can be placed on the second support frames on both sides of the opening respectively, and two cushion blocks can be arranged under the two handles, and the leveling of the optoelectronic pod is achieved by moving the cushion blocks from one end of the handle to the other end thereof, which makes the installation of the optoelectronic pod convenient and saves manpower, and can also improve the installation accuracy of the optoelectronic pod.

[0024] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation section. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent through a more detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a mounting device for an optoelectronic pod of a UAV according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0027] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the connection structure of a first support member of a mounting device for an optoelectronic pod of a UAV according to an embodiment of the utility model and a slewing bearing, a bottom bracket and a brake mechanism is shown.

[0028] Figure 3 A partial side view schematic diagram of a mounting device for an optoelectronic pod of a UAV according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0029] Figure 4 Shows Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the decomposition structure.

[0030] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a brake mechanism of a mounting device for an optoelectronic pod of a UAV according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0031] Figure 6 Shows Figure 5 A-direction cross-sectional schematic diagram.

[0032] Figure 7A schematic structural diagram of an optoelectronic pod mounted on an installation device of an optoelectronic pod of a UAV according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0033] Description of reference numerals:

[0034] 1. Lifting mechanism; 2. First support frame; 3. Second support frame; 4. Support column; 5. Cushion block; 6. Handle; 7. Slewing bearing; 8. Brake mechanism; 9. Movable rod; 10. Brake block; 11. Driving rod; 12. First baffle plate; 13. Second baffle plate; 14. Spring; 15. Bottom support; 16. First support plate; 17. Second support plate; 18. Third support plate; 19. Limiting groove; 20. Inclined surface; 21. Fastening screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below. Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the present invention more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the utility model provides an installation device for an unmanned aerial vehicle optoelectronic pod, comprising:

[0037] Lifting mechanism 1;

[0038] A first support frame 2, the first support frame 2 is rotatably connected above the lifting mechanism 1;

[0039] A second support frame 3, which is arranged above the first support frame 2 and connected to the first support frame 2 through a plurality of support columns 4. The second support frame 3 is a U-shaped structure with an opening formed on one side thereof, and the opening can accommodate the passage of the optoelectronic pod;

[0040] Two cushion blocks 5 are respectively slidably connected to the second support frames 3 on both sides of the opening, and are used to cushion under the handle 6 when the optoelectronic pod is in the second support frame 3.

[0041] Specifically, in order to solve the problems in the prior art that the photoelectric pod is inconvenient to install, labor-intensive and difficult to control the installation accuracy, the installation device of the photoelectric pod of the unmanned aerial vehicle provided by the utility model has a lifting mechanism 1, which can lift the first support frame 2, the second support frame 3 and the photoelectric pod installed thereon, the first support frame 2 and the second support frame 3 are connected by a plurality of support columns 4, and a storage space is formed between the second support frame 3 and the first support frame 2, which can accommodate the photoelectric pod, and the photoelectric pod can enter the storage space through the opening. After the photoelectric pod enters the storage space, the handles 6 on both sides are opened and can be placed respectively on the second support frame 3 on both sides of the opening, and the two pads 5 can be arranged to pad under the two handles 6. By moving the pads 5 from one end of the handle 6 to the other end thereof, the photoelectric pod can be leveled, which makes the installation of the photoelectric pod convenient and saves manpower, and improves the installation accuracy of the photoelectric pod.

[0042] Optionally, the lifting mechanism 1 is a hydraulic lifting vehicle.

[0043] Specifically, the hydraulic lift includes a base, a scissor-type hydraulic lift is arranged on the upper side of the base, a pallet is arranged on the top of the hydraulic lift, a first support frame 2 is arranged above the pallet, and a plurality of casters are arranged on the lower side of the base to facilitate the movement of the lifting mechanism 1 and to facilitate moving the optoelectronic pod to a designated position under the aircraft.

[0044] Optionally, a slewing bearing 7 is provided on the top of the lifting mechanism 1 , and the first support frame 2 is rotatably connected to the lifting mechanism 1 via the slewing bearing 7 .

[0045] Specifically, Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the first support frame 2 is rotatably connected to the lifting mechanism 1 through a slewing bearing 7, so as to facilitate the rotation of the optoelectronic pod and the installation and alignment of the optoelectronic pod.

[0046] Optionally, a brake mechanism 8 is further included, the outer ring of the slewing bearing 7 is connected to the lifting mechanism 1, the first support frame 2 is connected to the inner ring of the slewing bearing 7, and the brake mechanism 8 includes:

[0047] A movable rod 9, the middle portion of which is rotatably connected to the first support frame 2, and a brake block 10 is provided at one end of the movable rod 9;

[0048] A driving rod 11, one end of which is movably connected to the other end of the movable rod 9, and a spring 14 driving structure is provided at the other end of the driving rod 11. The spring 14 driving structure is connected to the first support frame 2 and is used to drive the driving rod 11 to move, so that the movable rod 9 rotates, thereby causing the brake block 10 to press the outer ring of the slewing support bearing 7.

[0049] Specifically, Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the other end of the driving rod 11 moves under the action of the spring 14 driving structure, causing the movable rod 9 to rotate. During the rotation of the movable rod 9, the brake block 10 moves toward and presses the outer ring of the slewing support bearing 7, thereby braking the rotation of the first support frame 2.

[0050] Optionally, the spring 14 driving structure includes:

[0051] A first baffle 12, the first baffle 12 is connected to the first support frame 2;

[0052] A second baffle plate 13, the second baffle plate 13 is connected to the driving rod 11;

[0053] The spring 14 is sleeved on the outside of the other end of the driving rod 11 . The spring 14 is arranged between the first baffle plate 12 and the second baffle plate 13 , and the spring 14 is in a pre-compressed state.

[0054] Specifically, one end of the spring 14 is pressed against the first baffle plate 12, and the first baffle plate 12 is fixed on the first support frame 2. The other end of the spring 14 is pressed against the second baffle plate 13, and the second baffle plate 13 moves together with the driving rod 11. Through the pre-compression of the spring 14, the driving rod 11 maintains the rotation trend and keeps the brake block 10 pressing the outer ring of the slewing support bearing 7; when the brake needs to be canceled, the movable rod 9 is manually operated to overcome the elastic force of the spring 14 and rotate the movable rod 9 so that the brake block 10 no longer presses the outer ring of the slewing support bearing 7.

[0055] Optionally, the first support frame 2 is plate-shaped, a plurality of weight-reducing holes are opened on the first support frame 2, a bottom bracket 15 is arranged above the first support frame 2, a recessed portion is arranged on the upper side of the bottom bracket 15, and the recessed portion is used to accommodate part of the optoelectronic pod.

[0056] Specifically, the first support frame 2 is made of 6061 aluminum alloy, the part thickness is 15mm, and a large round hole and an irregular hole are opened in the middle, which is beneficial to the overall weight reduction of the device; the bottom bracket 15 is installed on the upper side of the middle part of the first support frame 2 by bolts or screws. The bottom bracket 15 is made of nylon and is provided with a recessed portion. Part of the optoelectronic pod is accommodated through the recessed portion to achieve the limitation of the optoelectronic pod.

[0057] Optionally, the second support frame 3 includes a first support plate 16, a second support plate 17 and a third support plate 18 which are connected in sequence to form a U-shaped structure, and the first support plate 16 and the third support plate 18 gradually expand from one end close to the second support plate 17 to one end away from the second support plate 17.

[0058] Specifically, the second support frame 3 is also made of 6061 aluminum alloy, with one end open and the other end closed, and the opening forms a structure that is wide outside and narrow inside, which can accommodate the optoelectronic pod.

[0059] In this embodiment, the first support frame 2 has a trapezoidal shape, and the second support frame 3 is connected to the first support frame 2 through four support columns 4 on the four corners. The middle part of the support column 4 is a light rod with a diameter of 25 mm, and both ends of the support column 4 are provided with end caps with a diameter of 49 mm. Both ends of the support column 4 are provided with M10 blind threaded holes, and the connection between the middle part of the support column 4 and the end cap is provided with a 45° chamfer with a right-angle side of 10 mm, and the two edges of the chamfer are provided with R1 fillets.

[0060] In this embodiment, if Figure 7 As shown, the optoelectronic pod can enter the accommodation space through the opening.

[0061] Optionally, a limiting groove 19 is provided at one end of the first support plate 16 and the third support plate 18 close to the second support plate 17 , and the limiting groove 19 is used to accommodate the handle 6 and limit the handle 6 .

[0062] Specifically, Figure 7 As shown, the setting of the limiting groove 19 can accommodate the embedding of the handle 6, and the initial positioning of the optoelectronic pod is achieved by embedding the handle 6.

[0063] Optionally, the upper surface of one end of the cushion block 5 close to the second support plate 17 is an inclined surface 20 to form a wedge-shaped structure.

[0064] Specifically, one end of the cushion block 5 close to the second support plate 17 is wedge-shaped. As the cushion block 5 moves toward the second support plate 17 , one end of the handle 6 can be raised and the raised height can be gradually adjusted.

[0065] Optionally, the cross section of the cushion block 5 is an inverted U-shape, both sides of the cushion block 5 are slidably wrapped around the outside of the first support frame 2, and a fastening screw 21 is provided on at least one side of the cushion block 5.

[0066] Specifically, the two cushion blocks 5 are respectively half-wrapped on the upper sides of the first support plate 16 and the third support plate 18 of the first support frame 2 , and can be respectively moved along the first support plate 16 and the third support plate 18 , and the cushion blocks 5 can be fixed by fastening screws 21 .

[0067] In summary, when the installation device of the optoelectronic pod of the unmanned aerial vehicle provided by the utility model is used, taking the installation of the optoelectronic pod on the unmanned aerial vehicle as an example, the operation process is as follows:

[0068] (1) Use the two handles 6 of the optoelectronic pod to lift the optoelectronic pod and place it in the accommodation space, and insert one end of the handle 6 into the limiting groove 19 to form a Figure 7 The status shown;

[0069] (2) Adjust the position of the pad 5 to make the optoelectronic pod level;

[0070] (3) Use a hydraulic lift to transport the optoelectronic pod to the installation location, lift the hydraulic lift platform, and adjust the height of the optoelectronic pod;

[0071] (4) Operate the brake mechanism 8 to release the brake state and rotate the optoelectronic pod so that its mounting hole is aligned with the mounting hole of the load plate;

[0072] (5) Use the corresponding bolts to tighten the photoelectric pod to complete the installation;

[0073] (6) If disassembly is required, repeat the above steps in reverse.

[0074] The installation device of the optoelectronic pod of the unmanned aerial vehicle is small in size, simple in application, convenient in assembly and disassembly, and easy to carry; and it is a manual mechanical operation equipment, does not require power supply, has no restrictions on the working environment, and has a wide range of applications, so it has great value for popularization and promotion. The first support frame 2, the second support frame 3, and the support column 4 of the installation device of the optoelectronic pod of the unmanned aerial vehicle can adjust their design shape and size according to the different shapes of the optoelectronic pod to be installed, so as to meet the installation needs of different products, so that the scope of application of the device is expanded.

[0075] The various embodiments of the utility model have been described above, and the above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and changes are obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments.

Claims

1. An installation device for an optoelectronic pod of a drone, wherein handles are provided on both sides of the optoelectronic pod of the drone, and the device is characterized in that: include: Lifting mechanism; A first support frame, the first support frame is rotatably connected above the lifting mechanism; A second support frame, the second support frame is arranged above the first support frame and connected to the first support frame through a plurality of support columns, the second support frame is a U-shaped structure, and an opening is formed on one side thereof, and the opening can accommodate the optoelectronic pod to pass through; Two cushion blocks are respectively slidably connected to the second support frames at both sides of the opening, and are used to cushion under the handle when the optoelectronic pod is in the second support frame.

2. The installation device of the optoelectronic pod of the unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism is a hydraulic lifting vehicle.

3. The installation device of the optoelectronic pod of the unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A slewing bearing is disposed on the top of the lifting mechanism, and the first support frame is rotatably connected to the lifting mechanism via the slewing bearing.

4. The installation device of the optoelectronic pod of the unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 3 is characterized in that: It also includes a brake mechanism, wherein the outer ring of the slewing bearing is connected to the lifting mechanism, the first support frame is connected to the inner ring of the slewing bearing, and the brake mechanism includes: A movable rod, the middle portion of which is rotatably connected to the first support frame, and one end of which is provided with a brake block; A driving rod, one end of which is movably connected to the other end of the movable rod, and the other end of the driving rod is provided with a spring driving structure, which is connected to the first support frame and is used to drive the driving rod to move, so that the movable rod rotates, thereby causing the brake block to press the outer ring of the slewing bearing.

5. The installation device of the optoelectronic pod of the unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The spring drive structure comprises: a first baffle, the first baffle being connected to the first support frame; a second baffle plate, the second baffle plate being connected to the driving rod; A spring is sleeved on the outside of the other end of the driving rod, the spring is arranged between the first baffle plate and the second baffle plate, and the spring is in a pre-compressed state.

6. The installation device of the optoelectronic pod of a UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support frame is in the shape of a plate, and a plurality of weight-reducing holes are provided on the first support frame. A bottom bracket is provided above the first support frame, and a recessed portion is provided on the upper side of the bottom bracket, and the recessed portion is used to accommodate part of the optoelectronic pod.

7. The installation device of the optoelectronic pod of a UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second support frame includes a first support plate, a second support plate and a third support plate which are sequentially connected to form the U-shaped structure, and the first support plate and the third support plate are gradually expanded from one end close to the second support plate to one end away from the second support plate.

8. The installation device of the optoelectronic pod of a UAV according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first support plate and the third support plate are provided with limiting grooves at one end close to the second support plate, and the limiting grooves are used to accommodate the handle and limit the handle.

9. The installation device of the optoelectronic pod of a UAV according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper surface of one end of the cushion block close to the second support plate is an inclined surface, forming a wedge-shaped structure.

10. The installation device of the optoelectronic pod of a UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross section of the cushion block is an inverted U shape, two sides of the cushion block are slidably wrapped around the outside of the first support frame, and at least one side of the cushion block is provided with a fastening screw.

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