Self-balancing type ocean unmanned aerial vehicle

By designing self-balancing and shock-absorbing component structures on marine drones, the problem of unbalanced fall on the sea surface is solved, the self-balancing and shock-absorbing of drones is achieved, and the return success rate is improved when the power is insufficient .

CN222512315UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-21NANJING PAYMENT UAV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420718660.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-09
Publication Date
2025-02-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-09

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Technical Problem

Marine drones are prone to imbalance falls when working on the sea surface, which leads to difficulty in salvage and the circuit system may be damaged by sea water and cannot be used anymore.

Method used

A self-balancing marine drone was designed, using components such as electromagnetic modules, voltage stabilization modules, anti-bump modules and shock absorption modules. Through electromagnetic adsorption and suspension column suspension grooves, the self-balancing of the drone is realized. Shock absorption and discard the stability maintenance component when the power is insufficient to reduce weight and increase the probability of returning.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent drones from capsizing and falling into the sea, reduce the difficulty of salvage, and increase the success rate of return when power is insufficient, and extend the service life of drones.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a self-balancing type ocean unmanned aerial vehicle which comprises wings, a stability maintaining assembly, a hanging hole, a voltage stabilizing module, an anti-collision module, an electromagnetic module and an anti-shaking assembly. The electromagnetic module is arranged at the bottom end of the wings, the hanging hole is formed in the bottom end of the electromagnetic module, the voltage stabilizing module is arranged at the bottom end of the hanging hole, and the anti-collision module is arranged at the bottom end of the voltage stabilizing module. Comprising a center cavity, upper and lower damping modules, left and right damping modules, a connection module and a battery, the center cavity is formed in the center of an unmanned aerial vehicle body, the upper and lower damping modules are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the center cavity, and the left and right damping modules are arranged at the left and right ends of the center cavity. Meanwhile, when the electric quantity of the marine unmanned aerial vehicle is not enough to return, the load of the marine unmanned aerial vehicle can be reduced by cutting off the electromagnets and discarding corresponding devices, so that the probability of normal return of the marine unmanned aerial vehicle is increased.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to a self-balancing marine unmanned aerial vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology, the marine industry has been able to develop continuously. Building a digital ocean and better developing and utilizing marine resources are the future trends. With the improvement of marine information systems and information infrastructure platforms, more and more occasions require the use of drones for ocean monitoring. Drones are easier to operate and can obtain data more accurately, so that researchers can conduct more effective analysis and carry out their work in a scientific manner.

[0003] Due to the special nature of marine drones, as they work on the sea surface, once an unbalanced crash occurs, the entire drone will fall directly into the ocean. The ocean is vast, and the task of salvaging drones is relatively difficult. At the same time, the internal circuit system of the drone is very likely to be destroyed by seawater, making the entire drone unusable.

[0004] A self-balancing marine drone is proposed for this purpose. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the utility model and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and utility model name of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, specification abstract and utility model name, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0006] In view of the following technical problems in the existing technology: due to the special nature of marine drones working on the sea surface, once an unbalanced and falling accident occurs, the entire drone will fall directly into the ocean. The ocean area is vast, and the task of salvaging drones is relatively difficult. At the same time, the internal circuit system of the drone is very likely to be destroyed by sea water, making the entire drone unusable.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a self-balancing marine UAV, including a wing, a stabilization component, including a hanging hole, a voltage stabilizing module, an anti-knock module, and an electromagnetic module, the electromagnetic module is arranged at the bottom of the wing, the hanging hole is opened at the bottom of the electromagnetic module, the voltage stabilizing module is arranged at the bottom of the hanging hole, the anti-knock module is arranged at the bottom of the voltage stabilizing module, an anti-sway component, including a central chamber, upper and lower shock absorbing modules, left and right shock absorbing modules, a connection module, and a battery, the central chamber is opened at the center of the UAV fuselage, the upper and lower shock absorbing modules are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the central chamber, the left and right shock absorbing modules are arranged at the left and right ends of the central chamber, the connection module is arranged at the center of the central chamber, and the battery is arranged at the center of the central chamber.

[0008] As an optimal technical solution for a self-balancing marine drone, the voltage stabilizing module includes a suspension column, a suspension groove, and a copper block. The suspension column is suspended at the bottom of the hanging hole, the suspension groove is opened on the suspension column, and the copper block is placed on the outside of the copper block along the suspension groove.

[0009] As an optimal technical solution for a self-balancing marine drone, the anti-knock module includes an anti-knock cavity, an anti-knock spring, and an anti-knock rubber block. The anti-knock cavity is opened at the bottom end of the suspension column, the anti-knock spring is fixedly arranged inside the anti-knock cavity, the anti-knock rubber block is fixedly arranged at the other end of the anti-knock spring, and the anti-knock rubber block is slidably arranged inside the anti-knock cavity.

[0010] As an optimal technical solution for a self-balancing marine drone, the electromagnetic module includes a connecting block, an electromagnet, and an armature. The connecting block is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the wing, the electromagnet is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the connecting block, the armature can be magnetically attracted and arranged at the lower end of the electromagnet, and the hanging hole is opened at the bottom end of the armature.

[0011] As an optimal technical solution for a self-balancing marine drone, the upper and lower shock absorbing modules include a vertical shock absorbing spring, a vertical abutment plate, and a fixed frame. The vertical abutment plate is respectively arranged on the upper and lower inner walls of the central chamber, the vertical shock absorbing spring is fixedly arranged at the other end of the vertical abutment plate, and the fixed frame is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the vertical shock absorbing spring.

[0012] As an optimal technical solution for a self-balancing marine drone, the left and right shock-absorbing modules include a horizontal shock-absorbing spring and a horizontal abutment plate. The horizontal abutment plates are respectively arranged on the left and right inner walls of the central chamber, the horizontal shock-absorbing spring is fixedly arranged at the other end of the horizontal abutment plate, and the fixing frame is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the horizontal shock-absorbing spring.

[0013] As an optimal technical solution for a self-balancing marine drone, the connection module includes a connection box, a rotating column, a power hole, a slide groove, and a sliding cover. The rotating column is symmetrically fixed on the inner side of the fixed frame, the connection box is rotatably arranged on the inner side of the rotating columns at both ends, the power hole is opened on the surface of the connection box, the slide groove is opened at the top of the connection box, and the slide cover is slidably arranged on the inner side of the slide groove.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the self-balancing marine drone of the utility model are as follows: the marine drone can stabilize the drone body when working on the sea surface to prevent the drone from capsizing and falling into the sea. At the same time, when the marine drone has insufficient power to return, it can cut off the power of the electromagnet and discard the corresponding device to reduce the burden on the marine drone, thereby increasing the probability of the marine drone returning normally. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative labor. Among them:

[0016] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the self-balancing marine UAV of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a top view of a cross-sectional view of a stabilization component of a self-balancing marine drone of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of the self-balancing ocean drone of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a front cross-sectional view of the anti-sway component of the self-balancing marine drone of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is another front cross-sectional view of the anti-sway component of the self-balancing marine drone of the utility model.

[0021] Figure numerals: 1. wing; 2. stabilization component; 21. hanging hole; 22. voltage stabilization module; 22a. suspension column; 22b. suspension groove; 22c. copper block placement; 23. anti-knock module; 23a. anti-knock cavity; 23b. anti-knock spring; 23c. anti-knock rubber block; 24. electromagnetic module; 24a. connecting block; 24b. electromagnet; 24c. armature; 3. anti-sway component; 31. central chamber; 32. upper and lower shock absorbing modules; 32a. vertical shock absorbing spring; 32b. vertical abutment plate; 32c. fixed frame; 33. left and right shock absorbing modules; 33a. horizontal shock absorbing spring; 33b. horizontal abutment plate; 34. connection module; 34a. connection box; 34b. rotating column; 34c. power hole; 34d. slide groove; 34e. sliding cover; 35. battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0025] Secondly, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagram. When describing the embodiments of the present invention, for the sake of convenience, the cross-sectional diagrams showing the device structure will not be partially enlarged according to the general scale, and the schematic diagrams are only examples, which should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, in actual production, the three-dimensional dimensions of length, width and depth should be included.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 5, which is the first embodiment of the utility model, and provides a self-balancing marine drone, including a wing 1, a stabilization component 2, including a hanging hole 21, a voltage stabilization module 22, an anti-knock module 23, and an electromagnetic module 24, wherein the electromagnetic module 24 is arranged at the bottom of the wing 1, the hanging hole 21 is opened at the bottom of the electromagnetic module 24, the voltage stabilization module 22 is arranged at the bottom of the hanging hole 21, the anti-knock module 23 is arranged at the bottom of the voltage stabilization module 22, and the anti-sway component 3 includes a central chamber 31, an upper and lower shock absorbing module 32, a left and right shock absorbing module 33, a connection module 34, a battery 35, and a central The central chamber 31 is opened at the center of the drone fuselage, the upper and lower shock absorbing modules 32 are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the central chamber 31, the left and right shock absorbing modules 33 are arranged at the left and right ends of the central chamber 31, the connection module 34 is arranged at the center of the central chamber 31, and the battery 35 is arranged at the center of the central chamber 31. The electromagnetic module 24 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the wing of the marine drone, and the voltage stabilizing module 22 is installed at the bottom of the electromagnetic module 24. When the drone is working on the sea surface, the electromagnetic module 24 absorbs the voltage stabilizing module 22, so that the voltage stabilizing module 22 can maintain the stability of the drone during flight. The stabilizing module 22 is stable, so that the UAV is not easy to overturn. At the same time, an anti-collision module 23 is installed at the bottom of the voltage stabilizing module 22 to prevent the voltage stabilizing module 22 from hitting the UAV fuselage when the UAV tilts. At the same time, when the battery of the marine UAV is consumed during operation, the UAV with increased weight of the stabilizing component 2 can no longer return safely. The entire stabilizing component 2 can be discarded by powering off the electromagnetic module 24 to reduce the weight of the marine UAV and increase the probability of the marine UAV returning normally. At the same time, a central chamber 31 is opened at the center of the UAV fuselage, and the central chamber 31 can be opened and closed. The central chamber 3 1, the battery 35 is placed in the connection module 34, the upper and lower ends of the connection module 34 are installed with the upper and lower shock absorbing modules 32, the left and right shock absorbing modules 33 are installed at the left and right ends of the connection module 34, the upper and lower shock absorbing modules 32 and the left and right shock absorbing modules 33 together place the connection module 34 at the center of the central chamber 31, so that when the drone shakes, the upper and lower shock absorbing modules 32 and the left and right shock absorbing modules 33 can reduce the amplitude of the drone shaking through the spring to prevent the drone from deviating, and can also always fix the connection module at the center of the central chamber 31.

[0028] Specifically, the voltage stabilizing module 22 includes a suspension column 22a, a suspension groove 22b, and a copper block 22c. The suspension column 22a is suspended at the bottom of the hanging hole 21, the suspension groove 22b is opened in the suspension column 22a, and the copper block 22c is placed on the outside of the copper block 22c along the suspension groove 22b. The anti-knock module 23 includes an anti-knock cavity 23a, an anti-knock spring 23b, and an anti-knock rubber block 23c. The anti-knock cavity 23a is opened at the bottom of the suspension column 22a, the anti-knock spring 23b is fixedly arranged inside the anti-knock cavity 23a, and the anti-knock rubber block 23c is fixedly arranged. At the other end of the anti-knock spring 23b, the anti-knock rubber block 23c is slidably arranged inside the anti-knock cavity 23a. The user can add a copper block to the outside of the suspension column 22a at the bottom of the four rotors of the drone according to the specific weight of the equipment carried by the marine drone (an opening is provided at the hanging hole 21) (the suspension column 22a is made of high-strength plastic to avoid being adsorbed by the electromagnet 24b). When the drone tilts, the suspension column 22a carrying the copper block 22c is always vertically downward, thereby maintaining the balance of the drone to prevent the drone from overturning.

[0029] Furthermore, the electromagnetic module 24 includes a connecting block 24a, an electromagnet 24b, and an armature 24c. The connecting block 24a is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the wing 1, the electromagnet 24b is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the connecting block 24a, the armature 24c can be magnetically attracted and arranged at the lower end of the electromagnet 24b, and the hanging hole 21 is opened at the bottom end of the armature 24c. After the drone is powered on, the user brings the armature 24c close to the electromagnet 24b, and the electromagnet 24b absorbs the armature 24c, thereby hanging the suspension column 22a through the hanging hole 21 at the bottom end of the armature 24c.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it is the second embodiment of the utility model, which is different from the previous embodiment in that the upper and lower shock absorbing modules 32 include a vertical shock absorbing spring 32a, a vertical abutment plate 32b, and a fixed frame 32c. The vertical abutment plate 32b is respectively arranged on the upper and lower inner walls of the central chamber 31, the vertical shock absorbing spring 32a is fixedly arranged at the other end of the vertical abutment plate 32b, and the fixed frame 32c is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the vertical shock absorbing spring 32a. When the marine drone shakes up and down, the vibration force received on the vertical abutment plate 32b is transmitted to the vertical shock absorbing spring 32a for relief, thereby achieving the purpose of slowing down the shaking of the drone.

[0032] Furthermore, the left and right shock absorbing modules 33 include horizontal shock absorbing springs 33a and horizontal abutment plates 33b. The horizontal abutment plates 33b are respectively arranged on the left and right inner walls of the central chamber 31. The horizontal shock absorbing spring 33a is fixedly arranged on the other end of the horizontal abutment plate 33b. The fixing frame 32c is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the horizontal shock absorbing spring 33a. The connecting module 34 includes a connecting box 34a, a rotating column 34b, a power hole 34c, a slide groove 34d, and a slide cover 34e. The rotating column 34b is symmetrically fixed on the inner side of the fixing frame 32c. The connecting box 34a is rotatably arranged on the inner side of the rotating columns 34b at both ends. The power hole 34c is arranged on the surface of the connecting box 34a. The slide groove 34d is arranged on the connecting box 34e. 4a, the sliding cover 34e is slidably set on the inner side of the sliding groove 34d. Similarly, when left and right shaking occurs, the vibration force received on the horizontal support plate 33b is transmitted to the horizontal shock-absorbing spring 33a to relieve it, thereby achieving the purpose of slowing down the shaking of the drone. At the same time, the connecting box 34a in the fixed frame 32c rotates along the rotating column 34b, and the connecting box 32c vertically downward stabilizes the marine drone (the battery 35 is placed in the connecting box 34a, and the battery used in the drone is usually heavier, so that the battery 35c of the marine drone can continue to power the drone normally, and can also play the purpose of stabilizing the marine drone. The power hole 34c opened in the connecting box 34a is used to lay the wires of the battery 35).

[0033] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: when the power of the marine drone is turned on and used, the user brings the armature 24c close to the electromagnet 24b at the bottom of the connecting block 24a at the bottom of the wing 1, and the electromagnet 24b attracts the armature 24c, so that the copper block 22c stacked outside the suspension column 22a suspended at the bottom of the armature 24c is suspended at the bottom of the four wings of the drone. When the drone tilts, the heavier suspension column 22a is always downward, thereby maintaining the balance of the drone. At the same time, in order to prevent the suspension column 22a carrying the copper block 22c from hitting the fuselage of the marine drone, an anti-knock cavity 23a is provided at the bottom of the suspension column 22a. When the suspension column 22a is about to contact the fuselage of the drone, the anti-knock rubber block 23c will first contact the fuselage, and the anti-knock rubber block 23c squeezes the anti-knock spring 23b in the anti-knock cavity 23a, thereby buffering the gap between the two. When the marine drone runs out of power to return home during operation, the user controls the power-off electromagnet 24b, and the armature 24c and the following parts are all discarded, thereby increasing the probability of the drone's successful return home. At the same time, in order to slow down the shaking of the marine drone, an upper and lower shock-absorbing module 32 and a left and right shock-absorbing module 33 are set. When the marine drone shakes up and down, the vibration force received on the vertical support plate 32b is transmitted to the vertical shock-absorbing spring 32a for relief. When the left and right shake occurs, the vibration force received on the horizontal support plate 33b is transmitted to the horizontal shock-absorbing spring 33a for relief, thereby slowing down the shaking of the drone. At the same time, when the marine drone tilts, the connecting box 34a in the fixed frame 32c rotates along the rotating column 34b, and the connecting box 32c moves vertically downward to promote the stability of the marine drone (the battery 25 is placed in the connecting box 32c).

[0034] It will be appreciated that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions may be made. Such a development effort may be complex and time-consuming, but will be a routine task of design, fabrication, and production for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure without undue experimentation.

[0035] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A self-balancing marine drone, characterized in that: include, Wing (1); The stabilization component (2) comprises a hanging hole (21), a voltage stabilization module (22), an anti-knock module (23), and an electromagnetic module (24), wherein the electromagnetic module (24) is arranged at the bottom end of the wing (1), the hanging hole (21) is opened at the bottom end of the electromagnetic module (24), the voltage stabilization module (22) is arranged at the bottom end of the hanging hole (21), and the anti-knock module (23) is arranged at the bottom end of the voltage stabilization module (22); The anti-sway component (3) comprises a central chamber (31), an upper and lower shock absorbing module (32), a left and right shock absorbing module (33), a connection module (34), and a battery (35). The central chamber (31) is opened at the center position of the drone fuselage, the upper and lower shock absorbing modules (32) are arranged at the upper and lower ends of the central chamber (31), the left and right shock absorbing modules (33) are arranged at the left and right ends of the central chamber (31), the connection module (34) is arranged at the center position of the central chamber (31), and the battery (35) is arranged at the center position inside the central chamber (31).

2. The self-balancing marine drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The voltage stabilizing module (22) comprises a hanging column (22a), a hanging groove (22b), and a placed copper block (22c); the hanging column (22a) is suspended at the bottom end of the hanging hole (21); the hanging groove (22b) is opened on the hanging column (22a); and the placed copper block (22c) is placed along the hanging groove (22b) on the outside of the placed copper block (22c).

3. The self-balancing marine drone according to claim 2, characterized in that: The anti-knock module (23) comprises an anti-knock cavity (23a), an anti-knock spring (23b), and an anti-knock rubber block (23c); the anti-knock cavity (23a) is opened at the bottom end of the suspension column (22a); the anti-knock spring (23b) is fixedly arranged inside the anti-knock cavity (23a); the anti-knock rubber block (23c) is fixedly arranged at the other end of the anti-knock spring (23b), and the anti-knock rubber block (23c) is slidably arranged inside the anti-knock cavity (23a).

4. The self-balancing marine drone according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The electromagnetic module (24) comprises a connecting block (24a), an electromagnet (24b), and an armature (24c); the connecting block (24a) is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the wing (1); the electromagnet (24b) is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the connecting block (24a); the armature (24c) can be magnetically attracted and arranged at the lower end of the electromagnet (24b); and the hanging hole (21) is opened at the bottom end of the armature (24c).

5. The self-balancing marine drone according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper and lower shock absorbing modules (32) include a vertical shock absorbing spring (32a), a vertical abutment plate (32b), and a fixed frame (32c); the vertical abutment plate (32b) is respectively arranged on the upper and lower inner walls of the central chamber (31); the vertical shock absorbing spring (32a) is fixedly arranged on the other end of the vertical abutment plate (32b); and the fixed frame (32c) is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the vertical shock absorbing spring (32a).

6. The self-balancing marine drone according to claim 5, characterized in that: The left and right shock absorbing modules (33) include a horizontal shock absorbing spring (33a) and a horizontal abutment plate (33b), wherein the horizontal abutment plate (33b) is respectively arranged on the left and right inner walls of the central chamber (31), the horizontal shock absorbing spring (33a) is fixedly arranged on the other end of the horizontal abutment plate (33b), and the fixing frame (32c) is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the horizontal shock absorbing spring (33a).

7. The self-balancing marine drone according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connection module (34) comprises a connection box (34a), a rotating column (34b), a power hole (34c), a slide groove (34d), and a slide cover (34e); the rotating column (34b) is symmetrically fixedly arranged on the inner side of the fixed frame (32c); the connection box (34a) is rotatably arranged on the inner side of the rotating columns (34b) at both ends; the power hole (34c) is opened on the surface of the connection box (34a); the slide groove (34d) is opened on the top of the connection box (34a); and the slide cover (34e) is slidably arranged on the inner side of the slide groove (34d).