Adapter plate for electrical connection of fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of electrical adapter plates of unmanned aerial vehicles, and discloses an adapter plate for electrical connection of a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle. An external power supply interface, a 12V power supply output interface, a 5V power supply output interface, a 24V steering engine output module, an electronic speed controller signal module, a parachute control interface, a flight control interface, a communication module, a battery voltage detection interface, a power supply conversion module I and a power supply conversion module II are integrated and electrically connected to the power panel; the first power conversion module is electrically connected with the 5V power output interface, and the second power conversion module is electrically connected with the 12V power output interface. The external power supply interface is used for charging the unmanned aerial vehicle. According to the utility model, the problem that different electronic devices on an aircraft cannot be directly connected due to different interface standards is solved, so that the components can be effectively integrated and work cooperatively; the complexity and disorder of the connection among the devices are reduced, and the reliability of interconnection and intercommunication is provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle electrical adapter plates, in particular to an adapter plate used for electrical connection of fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles. Background Art

[0002] The fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle system consists of the aircraft's main control system, power and other subcomponents. Power management, data exchange and interconnection between various devices and components are crucial in the entire system, directly affecting the system's stability, reliability and scalability.

[0003] The electrical connection of the current fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle system is mainly based on ordinary cable connection, which can only meet the basic electrical connection requirements. In some complex functional applications, it cannot provide more advanced functions and has many problems.

[0004] Different electronic devices and components on fixed-wing UAVs may have different interface standards and communication protocols. These devices cannot be directly connected to the main control system or other devices, and direct connection using cables may cause incompatibility issues.

[0005] The connection between electronic devices and components may require the use of a large number of adapters, patch cords and connectors to achieve the connection, increasing the complexity of wiring and the risk of errors, resulting in unreliable connections, easy disconnection or susceptibility to interference.

[0006] Different devices on fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles usually have different power supply requirements. Direct cable connection cannot effectively manage and adjust the power supply, which may cause insufficient or overload power, causing some devices to fail to work properly or causing instability in the power system. Utility Model Content

[0007] The utility model aims to solve the shortcomings in the prior art and proposes an adapter plate for electrical connection of a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle.

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: an adapter board for electrical connection of fixed-wing UAV, comprising a power board, on which an external power supply interface, a 12V power output interface, a 5V power output interface, a 24V steering gear output module, an electric adjustment signal module, a parachute control interface, a flight control interface, a communication module, a battery voltage detection interface, a power conversion module 1, and a power conversion module 2 are integrated and electrically connected;

[0009] The power conversion module 1 is electrically connected to the 5V power output interface, and the power conversion module 2 is electrically connected to the 12V power output interface;

[0010] The external power supply interface is used for charging the drone.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The 5V power output interface and the 12V power output interface are externally connected to a flight control processor, a GPS locator, and a data processor respectively.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] There are three 5V power output interfaces and three 12V power output interfaces respectively.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The 24V steering gear output module is connected to a plurality of motors.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The electric control signal module is used to transmit the electric control signal of the aircraft motor or steering gear.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The parachute control interface is used to connect to the parachute mechanism.

[0021] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0022] The flight control interface is used to connect to the UAV flight control processor.

[0023] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0024] The communication module includes a wireless unlocking switch, a spare serial port, an SBUS interface, an LED interface, a data link 232 communication serial port, an I2C communication serial port, and a spare detection serial port.

[0025] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0026] The battery voltage detection interface is used to detect the voltage of the drone.

[0027] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] In the utility model, interface adaptation: the adapter board realizes the adaptation between different physical interfaces, integrates corresponding adapters and connectors, and installs communication interfaces at corresponding positions on the adapter board according to the positions of various electronic equipment and components on the aircraft, so that the wiring is indirect and reliable.

[0029] In the present invention, power management: each electronic device and component in the drone system requires different power supply requirements, and the adapter board contains a power management circuit for adjusting and distributing appropriate power to the connected devices. This ensures that each device operates under the correct power conditions and meets its power consumption and performance requirements.

[0030] In the present invention, data communication: data communication and information exchange are required between different devices in the drone system. The adapter board enables the electronic devices and components to be correctly connected and communicated according to the interface standards and communication protocols of the electronic devices and components.

[0031] In the utility model, after the fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle is installed with the adapter board of the utility model, the problem that different electronic devices on the aircraft cannot be directly connected due to different interface standards is solved, so that the components can be effectively integrated and work together; the complexity and confusion of the connection between the various devices are reduced, and the reliability of interconnection is provided; the power supply is effectively managed and adjusted, and the instability of the power supply system and other problems are solved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 This is a system diagram of an adapter board for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV proposed in the utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 This is an installation structure diagram of an adapter plate for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV proposed in the utility model;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a power conversion module 1 of an adapter board for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV proposed in the utility model;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a TTL to 232 schematic diagram of an adapter board for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV proposed in the utility model;

[0036] Figure 5 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the assembly of an adapter plate for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV.

[0037] Legend:

[0038] 1. External power supply interface; 2. 12V power output interface; 3. 5V power output interface; 4. 24V servo output module; 5. Electric adjustment signal module; 6. Parachute control interface; 7. Flight control interface; 8. Communication module; 9. Battery voltage detection interface; 10. Power board; 11. Power conversion module 1; 12. Power conversion module 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] 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.

[0040] Reference Figure 1-5 , an embodiment provided by the utility model: an adapter board for electrical connection of fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, including a power board 10, the power board 10 is electrically connected with an external power supply interface 1, a 12V power output interface 2, a 5V power output interface 3, a 24V steering gear output module 4, an electric adjustment signal module 5, a parachute control interface 6, a flight control interface 7, a communication module 8, a battery voltage detection interface 9, a power conversion module 1 11, and a power conversion module 2 12. According to the configuration between the power board 10 and the above structure, the adapter board realizes the adaptation between different physical interfaces, integrates corresponding adapters and connectors, and installs communication interfaces at corresponding positions on the adapter board according to the positions of various electronic devices and components on the aircraft, so that the wiring is indirect and reliable; various electronic devices and components in the unmanned aerial vehicle system require different power supply requirements, and the adapter board contains a power management circuit for adjusting and allocating appropriate power to the connected devices. This can ensure that each device operates under the correct power supply conditions and meets its power consumption and performance requirements. For example, the adapter board converts 24V power supply into 12V and 5V power supply for pods, data links and other equipment. Different devices in the UAV system need to communicate and exchange information. The adapter board enables the correct connection and communication of each electronic device and component according to the interface standards and communication protocols of each electronic device and component. For example, the serial port data of the flight controller is converted into RS232 or RS422 communication that matches each single device;

[0041] Reference Figure 1-3 In the present utility model, the power conversion module 1 11 is electrically connected to the 5V power output interface 3, the power conversion module 2 12 is electrically connected to the 12V power output interface 2, and the circuit structures of the power conversion module 1 11 and the power conversion module 2 12 are the same;

[0042] Reference Figure 1-3 In the utility model, in terms of power supply, the external power supply is connected to the adapter board through the power interface. The connected power supply is 24V, which is divided into 5V and 12V voltages through the power conversion module on the adapter board, and respectively supplies power to external devices, flight control and GPS, data link and other equipment. The external power supply interface 1 is used to charge the drone.

[0043] Reference Figure 1-5In terms of control, the flight control system is connected to the adapter board through the flight control interface. The adapter board converts the serial port information of the flight control into RS232 and other signals required by each single machine through the data conversion module integrated on the board, and transfers the signals of the electric adjustment, GPS, receiver and data link on the board, and distributes them accordingly according to the layout of the aircraft. The 5V power output interface 3 and the 12V power output interface 2 are respectively connected to the flight control processor, GPS locator, and data processor. There are three 5V power output interfaces 3 and 12V power output interfaces 2, respectively, and the output devices are connected externally according to the actual situation. The 24V steering gear output module 4 is connected to multiple motors, and multiple motors are used to connect output work devices. The electric adjustment signal module 5 is used to transmit the electric adjustment signal of the aircraft motor or steering gear, which is used for the flight motion control of the motor or steering gear. The parachute control interface 6 is used to connect the parachute mechanism, which is used for the control and execution signal transmission of the parachute assembly of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The flight control interface 7 is used to connect the flight control processor of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The communication module 8 includes a wireless unlocking switch, a spare serial port, an SBUS interface, an LED interface, a data link 232 communication serial port, an 12C communication serial port, and a spare detection serial port. The battery voltage detection interface 9 is used to detect the voltage of the drone. In terms of control, the flight control system is connected to the adapter board through the flight control interface. The adapter board converts the serial port information of the flight control into the RS232 and RS422 signals required by each single machine through the data conversion module integrated on the board, and transfers the signals of the electric adjustment, GPS, pod and data link on the board, and distributes them accordingly according to the layout of the aircraft.

[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adapter board for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV, including a power board, characterized in that: The power board is electrically connected with an external power supply interface, a 12V power output interface, a 5V power output interface, a 24V steering gear output module, an electric adjustment signal module, a parachute control interface, a flight control interface, a communication module, a battery voltage detection interface, a power conversion module 1, and a power conversion module 2; The power conversion module 1 is electrically connected to the 5V power output interface, and the power conversion module 2 is electrically connected to the 12V power output interface; The external power supply interface is used for charging the drone.

2. The adapter plate for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The 5V power output interface and the 12V power output interface are externally connected to a flight control processor, a GPS locator, and a data processor respectively.

3. The adapter plate for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are three 5V power output interfaces and three 12V power output interfaces respectively.

4. The adapter plate for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The 24V steering gear output module is connected to a plurality of motors.

5. The adapter plate for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric control signal module is used to transmit the electric control signal of the aircraft motor or steering gear.

6. The adapter plate for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The parachute control interface is used to connect to the parachute mechanism.

7. The adapter plate for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flight control interface is used to connect to the UAV flight control processor.

8. The adapter plate for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication module includes a wireless unlocking switch, a spare serial port, an SBUS interface, an LED interface, a data link 232 communication serial port, an I2C communication serial port, and a spare detection serial port.

9. The adapter plate for electrical connection of a fixed-wing UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery voltage detection interface is used to detect the voltage of the drone.

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