Unmanned aerial vehicle airborne detection equipment

By designing safety components on the drone and using a mini air pump to inflatable airbag to wrap the drone, the damage caused by vibration, operation errors and sudden weather during flight is solved, and safety and stability are improved , extends service life and reduces maintenance costs.

CN222452556UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-11ZUO GE MICRO SYST (HANGZHOU) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421007078.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-10
Publication Date
2025-02-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-10

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Technical Problem

During the flight, the drone had obvious vibration during landing, operating errors caused by excessive stoppage, and sudden and strong convective weather caused by inability to fly normally, resulting in damage to the on-board detection equipment.

Method used

A drone on-board detection equipment was designed, equipped with safety components, including a mini air pump and an airbag, which inflates the airbag through a mini air pump, inflates the airbag and wraps the drone, reducing shock and damage.

Benefits of technology

Effectively reduce the impact and damage caused by drones during flight, improve the safety and stability of drones, extend the service life, and reduce maintenance and maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses unmanned aerial vehicle airborne detection equipment, and relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicles. The safety device comprises a machine body, safety assemblies are installed on the upper portion and the lower portion of the machine body, each safety assembly comprises a pump box and an air bag box, a micro air pump is installed in the pump box, the output end of the micro air pump is connected with an air outlet nozzle, and air bags are folded and stacked in the air bag boxes. Meanwhile, a balance sensor arranged in the machine body is matched, when the unmanned aerial vehicle falls due to special conditions in the flying process, the balance sensor can rapidly sense and transmit a signal to a controller, the controller immediately starts a micro air pump to inflate the air bag, and under the action of air pressure, the air bag expands to eject open a magnetic suction cover plate; the expanded upper and lower air bags can wrap the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the unmanned aerial vehicle is protected by the air bags after falling on the ground, so that damage to the unmanned aerial vehicle is avoided, and loss is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to an unmanned aerial vehicle airborne detection device. Background Art

[0002] The detection equipment onboard drones mainly includes comprehensive detection equipment such as visual probes, meteorological pods (temperature, humidity, air pressure), microwave rain radars, and cloud particle spectrum detectors. The above equipment is usually expensive, and there are the following safety hazards when drones are detecting or operating: the drone vibrates significantly when landing, the drone stops due to operational errors, and sudden severe convective weather causes the drone to be unable to fly normally.

[0003] The above safety hazards may cause damage to the airborne detection equipment. Therefore, when designing the UAV airborne detection equipment, it is necessary to provide a protection mechanism with a vibration reduction and buffering function, as well as a protection mechanism that can protect the UAV airborne detection equipment in the event of an accident, thereby improving the safety of the UAV airborne detection equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) airborne detection device to solve the technical problems of various safety hazards and easy damage of UAVs during flight.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an unmanned aerial vehicle airborne detection device, comprising a body, with safety components installed on the upper and lower parts of the body, the safety components comprising a pump box and an airbag box, a micro air pump is installed inside the pump box, the output end of the micro air pump is connected to an air outlet nozzle, airbags are folded and stacked inside the airbag box, the air inlet nozzle and the air outlet nozzle on the airbag are sealed and connected, and a magnetic cover plate is connected to the bottom of the airbag box.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, when the drone encounters special circumstances during flight that cause it to fall, the protection mechanism can be quickly activated, and the micro air pump inflates the airbag to expand and wrap the drone, thereby effectively reducing the impact and damage to the drone and greatly improving the safety of the drone.

[0007] Furthermore, tripods are installed on both sides of the bottom of the body, the two tripods are arranged in a mirror image, and gaskets are fixed to the bottom ends of the tripods.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the tripod provides support for the drone, especially when the drone is landing or stationary, the tripod can effectively disperse the pressure of the drone in contact with the ground, enhance the stability of the drone, and prevent it from tipping over or sliding due to external forces.

[0009] Furthermore, arms are installed at the four corners of the body, a driving mechanism is installed at the end of the arm, an output end of the driving mechanism is connected to a wing, and a protective cover is fixed above the end of the arm.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective cover can protect the wings, reducing the possibility of damage to the wings due to collision, thereby extending the service life of the drone and reducing the cost and time loss caused by repairing or replacing parts.

[0011] Furthermore, the upper and lower parts of the protective cover are both protected by protective nets, the protective nets are made of metal, and the wings are located inside the protective nets.

[0012] Furthermore, a rechargeable battery and a balance sensor are installed inside the machine body, and a detection box for performing detection operations is installed at the bottom of the machine body, and a detection device is detachably installed in the detection box.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the rechargeable battery provides a reliable power supply for the UAV, ensuring that the UAV can continuously and stably perform flight and detection operations. This design not only improves the UAV's endurance.

[0014] Furthermore, the pump box is located at the inner center of the airbag box, the air outlet nozzle passes through the bottom of the pump box, the air inlet nozzle passes through the top of the airbag box, and the air outlet nozzle and the air inlet nozzle are fixedly connected.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the pump box is placed in the inner center of the airbag box, making the structure of the entire safety component more compact, which not only helps to reduce the overall volume of the drone and reduce its air resistance during flight, but also provides more installation space for other components on the drone. The drone can activate the protection mechanism more quickly when encountering an emergency, and the micro air pump can quickly inflate the airbag, providing effective cushioning and protection, thereby improving the safety of the drone.

[0016] Furthermore, the opening state of the airbag is adapted to the shape of the body.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, since the airbag is adapted to the shape of the fuselage, when the UAV encounters an emergency during flight and needs to activate the safety component, the airbag can completely cover the key parts of the fuselage and provide maximum protection. This design ensures that the UAV can reduce damage when it is impacted and protect the safety of internal detection equipment and other key components. By ensuring that the airbag is adapted to the shape of the fuselage, the UAV can be better protected when facing unexpected situations, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the UAV.

[0018] Furthermore, the length of the two airbags is greater than the length of the body.

[0019] Furthermore, a plurality of magnet sheets are installed at the opening of the airbag box, the magnetic cover plate is made of plastic material, and the suction force between the magnetic cover plate and the airbag box is greater than the gravity of the airbag.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, since the suction force between the magnetic cover and the airbag box is greater than the gravity of the airbag, it is ensured that the magnetic cover can firmly cover the airbag box. In this way, when the drone is flying normally, the airbag is effectively fixed in the airbag box and will not pop out accidentally, thereby ensuring the flight stability of the drone and preventing safety hazards caused by accidental opening of the airbag.

[0021] Furthermore, the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the driving mechanism and the micro air pump.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, during the flight of the UAV, the driving mechanism can continuously provide power to the wings, and the micro air pump can provide inflation capability for the airbag at any time, thereby maintaining the normal flight and emergency protection functions of the UAV and facilitating operation by staff.

[0023] In summary, the utility model mainly has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. The utility model sets a safety component, which includes a micro air pump and an airbag, and cooperates with a built-in balance sensor in the body. When the drone falls due to special circumstances during flight, the balance sensor can quickly sense and transmit the signal to the controller. The controller immediately starts the micro air pump to inflate the airbag. Under the action of air pressure, the airbag expands and pushes the magnetic cover open. The inflated upper and lower airbags can wrap the drone. After it falls to the ground, it is protected by the airbag, avoiding damage to the drone and reducing losses.

[0025] 2. The utility model can protect the wing by installing a protective cover and a protective net on the outside of the wing. At the same time, the protective net is a metal net, which can prevent the wing from accidentally injuring birds during high-speed rotation, and can also prevent the wing from colliding with high-altitude objects and wires, thereby improving safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the machine body of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the safety component of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the airbag opening structure of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the wing structure of the utility model.

[0031] In the figure: 1. body; 2. wing; 21. protective cover; 22. protective net; 23. arm; 24. driving mechanism; 3. tripod; 4. safety component; 41. micro air pump; 42. pump box; 43. air outlet nozzle; 44. airbag box; 45. airbag; 46. magnetic cover; 47. air inlet nozzle; 5. rechargeable battery; 6. detection box; 7. balance sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] 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. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the utility model, and cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.

[0033] The following describes an embodiment of the utility model based on its overall structure.

[0034] Embodiment 1:

[0035] A drone-mounted detection device, such as Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, it includes a body 1, and a safety component 4 is installed on the upper and lower parts of the body 1. The safety component 4 includes a pump box 42 and an airbag box 44. A micro air pump 41 is installed inside the pump box 42, and the output end of the micro air pump 41 is connected to an air outlet nozzle 43. An airbag 45 is folded and stacked inside the airbag box 44. An air inlet nozzle 47 on the airbag 45 is sealed and connected to the air outlet nozzle 43. A magnetic cover plate 46 is connected to the bottom of the airbag box 44. When the drone encounters a special situation during the flight and causes itself to fall, the protection mechanism can be quickly activated. The micro air pump inflates the airbag to expand the airbag and wrap the drone, thereby effectively reducing the impact and damage to the drone and greatly improving the safety of the drone. The airbag is folded and stacked inside the airbag box, which not only saves space, but also facilitates rapid inflation and deployment when needed. At the same time, the design of the magnetic cover plate allows the airbag to be easily pushed open when inflated, while the airbag can be kept sealed at normal times.

[0036] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2, tripods 3 are installed on both sides of the bottom of the body 1, and the two tripods 3 are arranged in a mirror image. A gasket is fixed to the bottom end of the tripod 3. The tripod provides support for the drone, especially when the drone is landing or stationary, the tripod can effectively disperse the pressure of the drone in contact with the ground, enhance the stability of the drone, and prevent it from tipping over or sliding due to external forces. The tripod can play a certain buffering role when the drone lands, absorb part of the impact force, reduce the vibration of the precision detection equipment inside the drone, and further protect the safety and stability of the equipment. The tripod allows the drone to be parked more stably on uneven ground or in complex environments, improving the adaptability and operability of the drone.

[0037] See also Figure 1 , Figure 5 , arms 23 are installed at the four corners of the body 1, and a driving mechanism 24 is installed at the end of the arm 23. The output end of the driving mechanism 24 is connected to the wing 2. A protective cover 21 is fixed above the end of the arm 23. The upper and lower parts of the protective cover 21 are both protective nets 22. The protective net 22 is made of metal, and the wing 2 is located in the protective net 22. The protective cover can protect the wing, reducing the possibility of damage to the wing due to collision, thereby extending the service life of the drone and reducing the cost and time loss caused by repairing or replacing parts. During the flight of the drone, especially in a complex environment, the protective cover can prevent objects such as branches and gravel from hitting the wing, ensuring the integrity and normal function of the wing. The arm, as a supporting structure, not only firmly connects the body and the wing, but also enhances the structural strength of the entire drone, which enables the drone to resist the influence of wind and other external forces during flight and maintain a stable flight state.

[0038] See also Figure 2 , Figure 4 A rechargeable battery 5 and a balance sensor 7 are installed inside the body 1. A detection box 6 for performing detection operations is installed at the bottom of the body 1. Detection devices are detachably installed in the detection box 6. The detection devices include visual probes, radars, etc. The rechargeable battery provides a reliable power supply for the UAV, ensuring that the UAV can continuously and stably perform flight and detection operations. This design not only improves the endurance of the UAV, but the use of rechargeable batteries reduces the operating cost of the UAV, which is more environmentally friendly and economical than traditional disposable batteries. At the same time, the modular design makes the maintenance and upgrade of the UAV more convenient and reduces the cost of use. The detachable design of the detection device enables the UAV to adapt to different detection needs and enhances the flexibility of use. Users can choose appropriate detection devices according to specific tasks, which improves the scope of application of the UAV.

[0039] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4The pump box 42 is located at the inner center of the airbag box 44, the air outlet nozzle 43 runs through the bottom of the pump box 42, the air inlet nozzle 47 runs through the top of the airbag box 44, and the air outlet nozzle 43 and the air inlet nozzle 47 are fixedly connected. Placing the pump box at the inner center of the airbag box makes the structure of the entire safety component more compact, which not only helps to reduce the overall volume of the drone and reduce its air resistance during flight, but also provides more installation space for other components on the drone. The drone can activate the protection mechanism more quickly when encountering an emergency. The micro air pump can quickly inflate the airbag, provide effective buffering and protection, and improve the safety of the drone. The air outlet nozzle runs through the bottom of the pump box and is fixedly connected to the air inlet nozzle. This design ensures smooth transmission of airflow. The airflow generated by the micro air pump can quickly enter the airbag through the air outlet nozzle to achieve rapid inflation. At the same time, since the connection is fixed, the possibility of airflow leakage is reduced, and the energy utilization efficiency is improved. The pump box is in a non-sealed state, and the air inlet end of the micro air pump 41 is at the rear end of the pump box.

[0040] Embodiment 2:

[0041] See also Figure 4 The open state of the airbag 45 is adapted to the shape of the body 1, and the length of the two airbags 45 is greater than the length of the body 1. Since the airbags are adapted to the shape of the body, when the UAV encounters an emergency during flight and needs to activate the safety components, the airbags can completely cover the key parts of the body and provide maximum protection. This design ensures that the UAV can reduce damage when it is impacted and protect the safety of internal detection equipment and other key components. By ensuring that the airbags are adapted to the shape of the body, the UAV can be better protected when facing unexpected situations, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the UAV. Since the airbags can provide effective protection, the damage to the UAV during flight is reduced, thereby reducing the maintenance cost of the UAV. This includes reducing the frequency of replacing parts, reducing maintenance hours and reducing maintenance costs.

[0042] See also Figure 2, a number of magnet sheets are installed at the opening of the airbag box 44, and the magnetic cover plate 46 is made of plastic, and the suction force between the magnetic cover plate 46 and the airbag box 44 is greater than the gravity of the airbag 45. Since the suction force between the magnetic cover plate and the airbag box is greater than the gravity of the airbag, it is ensured that the magnetic cover plate can firmly cover the airbag box. In this way, when the drone is flying normally, the airbag is effectively fixed in the airbag box and will not pop out accidentally, thereby ensuring the flight stability of the drone and preventing the safety hazards caused by accidental opening of the airbag. When the airbag needs to be activated for protection, the airbag can quickly move the magnetic cover plate to open the airbag so that the airbag can quickly pop out and deploy. This quick response mechanism ensures that the drone can be quickly protected in an emergency and reduces the damage that may be caused by slow response. The magnetic cover plate made of plastic is not only light, but also has certain strength and durability. It is used in conjunction with the magnet sheets on the airbag box to ensure that the connection between the cover plate and the airbag box is stable and reliable, and is not easy to loosen or fall off.

[0043] See also Figure 2 The rechargeable battery 5 is electrically connected to the driving mechanism 24 and the micro air pump 41. During the flight of the UAV, the driving mechanism can continuously provide power to the wings, and the micro air pump can provide inflation capability for the airbag at any time, thereby maintaining the normal flight and emergency protection functions of the UAV and facilitating the operation of the staff.

[0044] The implementation principle of the utility model is as follows: first, the user can fold the airbag 45 neatly and put it into the airbag box 44, and fix the air inlet nozzle 47 and the air outlet nozzle 43, and then cover the magnetic cover plate 46. When performing detection operations, the staff controls the body 1 to fly to the target area through the operating handle, and then detects through the detection device in the detection box 6. When the drone encounters special circumstances during the flight and causes itself to fall, the balance sensor 7 can quickly sense and transmit the signal to the controller. The controller immediately starts the micro air pump 41 to inflate the airbag 45. Under the action of air pressure, the airbag expands and pushes open the magnetic cover plate 46. The inflated upper and lower airbags 45 can wrap the drone, and after it falls to the ground, it is protected by the airbag.

[0045] Although an embodiment of the utility model has been shown and described, this specific embodiment is only an explanation of the utility model and is not a limitation of the utility model. The specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions and variations to the embodiments without creative contribution as needed without departing from the principles and purpose of the utility model. However, as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the utility model, they are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle airborne detection device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a machine body (1), wherein a safety component (4) is installed above and below the machine body (1), wherein the safety component (4) comprises a pump box (42) and an air bag box (44), wherein a micro air pump (41) is installed inside the pump box (42), wherein the output end of the micro air pump (41) is connected to an air outlet nozzle (43), wherein an air bag (45) is folded and stacked inside the air bag box (44), wherein an air inlet nozzle (47) on the air bag (45) is sealedly connected to the air outlet nozzle (43), and wherein a magnetic cover plate (46) is connected to the bottom of the air bag box (44).

2. The drone-mounted detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Tripods (3) are installed on both sides of the bottom of the machine body (1), and the two tripods (3) are arranged in a mirror image.

3. The drone-mounted detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Arms (23) are installed at the four corners of the machine body (1), a driving mechanism (24) is installed at the end of the arm (23), the output end of the driving mechanism (24) is connected to the wing (2), and a protective cover (21) is fixed above the end of the arm (23).

4. The drone-mounted detection device according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The upper and lower parts of the protective cover (21) are both provided with protective nets (22), the protective nets (22) are made of metal, and the wing (2) is located inside the protective nets (22).

5. The drone-mounted detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A rechargeable battery (5) and a balance sensor (7) are installed inside the machine body (1), and a detection box (6) for performing detection operations is installed at the bottom of the machine body (1).

6. The drone-mounted detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pump box (42) is located at the inner center of the air bag box (44), the air outlet nozzle (43) passes through the bottom of the pump box (42), the air inlet nozzle (47) passes through the top of the air bag box (44), and the air outlet nozzle (43) and the air inlet nozzle (47) are fixedly connected.

7. The drone-mounted detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The open state of the airbag (45) is adapted to the outer shape of the machine body (1).

8. The drone-mounted detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lengths of the two air bags (45) are greater than the length of the machine body (1).

9. The drone-mounted detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of magnet sheets are installed at the opening of the airbag box (44); the magnetic cover plate (46) is made of plastic material; and the suction force between the magnetic cover plate (46) and the airbag box (44) is greater than the gravity of the airbag (45).

10. The drone-mounted detection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rechargeable battery (5) is electrically connected to the driving mechanism (24) and the micro air pump (41).

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