Mooring unmanned aerial vehicle carrier

Abstract

The utility model discloses a mooring unmanned aerial vehicle carrier. The mooring unmanned aerial vehicle carrier comprises a vehicle body; the loading platform is installed on the vehicle body, the loading platform comprises a loading platform first side face, a loading platform second side face and a mooring unmanned aerial vehicle parking area, a first opening is formed in the loading platform first side face, and a mooring unmanned aerial vehicle is loaded / unloaded from the loading platform through the first opening; a vehicle-mounted generator; the open type cable winch is arranged on the loading platform, and a mooring rope capable of being connected with a mooring unmanned aerial vehicle is wound on the open type cable winch; the electrical equipment group comprises an uninterruptible power supply, and the uninterruptible power supply is connected with the vehicle-mounted generator; and the mooring unmanned aerial vehicle power supply is connected with the uninterruptible power supply, and the mooring unmanned aerial vehicle power supply supplies power to the mooring unmanned aerial vehicle through the mooring rope.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of tethered drones, and in particular to a tethered drone vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Traditional drones rely on batteries or fuel for power, but their flight time is limited by the battery capacity or fuel quantity. Tethered drones overcome this limitation by providing continuous power through a ground power supply system. Large tethered drones are drone systems that are connected to ground equipment via cables to provide continuous power and communication. This type of drone technology has the characteristics of continuous flight, high stability and good safety, and is widely used in security, surveillance, communications, environmental monitoring and other fields.

[0003] Traditional large tethered UAVs mainly include the UAV body, tethering cables (boxes) and ground equipment. Among them, the ground equipment includes ground power supply, ground control station and winch system. Traditional ground power supply and tethering box are generally made into separate boxes. Because the ground power supply uses a high-voltage and high-power power supply, the tethering box takes into account the length of the tethering rope (the common length is 100-300m) and for tensile strength, wear resistance, and high-voltage protection. The total weight and volume of the ground power supply and tethering box are relatively large. For example, the actual weight is 40-100kg and the volume is 0.5m 3 Therefore, in actual use, traditional large tethered drones have the problems of being heavy and bulky, difficult to transport, poor heat dissipation, easy to accumulate heat, and no independent power supply. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of this application is to provide a tethered drone vehicle that is easy to transport and maintain.

[0005] The present application embodiment provides a tethered UAV vehicle, including:

[0006] Vehicle body;

[0007] A loading platform, the loading platform is installed on the vehicle body, the loading platform comprises a first side surface of the loading platform, a second side surface of the loading platform and a parking area for a tethered drone, a first opening is provided on the first side surface of the loading platform, and a tethered drone is loaded / unloaded from the loading platform through the first opening;

[0008] A vehicle-mounted generator, which is installed on the loading platform and provides electrical energy;

[0009] An open cable winch, the open cable winch is arranged on the loading platform, and a tethering rope that can be connected to the tethered drone is wound around the open cable winch;

[0010] An electrical equipment group, the electrical equipment group comprising:

[0011] An uninterruptible power supply, the uninterruptible power supply being connected to the vehicle-mounted generator;

[0012] A tethered drone power supply is connected to the uninterruptible power supply, and the tethered drone power supply supplies power to the tethered drone through the tethering rope.

[0013] Furthermore, the tethered UAV vehicle further comprises:

[0014] A drone cart, on which a tethered drone is placed;

[0015] A trolley guide rail, the trolley guide rail is foldably mounted on the loading platform, and the drone trolley loads / unloads the tethered drone from the first opening through the trolley guide rail;

[0016] The trolley electric winch is provided with a traction rope, the traction rope is connected to the UAV trolley, and the trolley electric winch assists the UAV trolley to move up / down the loading platform through the trolley guide rail.

[0017] Furthermore, the tethered UAV carrier is provided with a side flap on the second side of the loading platform, and the UAV system control wall is provided near the second side of the loading platform. The UAV system control wall includes monitoring equipment and control equipment, and the UAV system control wall controls and monitors the tethered UAV.

[0018] Furthermore, for the tethered UAV vehicle, the length of the tethering rope is 500 meters.

[0019] Furthermore, the on-board generator of the tethered UAV vehicle is a 30kw diesel generator.

[0020] Furthermore, in the tethered UAV carrier, a rolling door is installed on the first opening.

[0021] Furthermore, the tethered UAV vehicle also has a heat dissipation system installed on the loading platform.

[0022] Furthermore, for the tethered UAV vehicle, the heat dissipation system is an air conditioning system.

[0023] Furthermore, the size of the tethered drone carrier and the drone cart is 1300mm*720mm.

[0024] The technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application has the following advantages:

[0025] 1. Due to the use of the loading platform 10, it is easy to transport and maintain;

[0026] 2. Due to the use of an open cable winch 15, the problem of heat dissipation is solved;

[0027] 3. Due to the use of electrical equipment group 16, the stability and scalability of power supply are increased;

[0028] 4. The use of the drone trolley and the trolley electric winch 17 facilitates transportation and saves manpower;

[0029] 5. Due to the use of the on-board generator 14, a stable power supply can be continuously output, and the drone can be taken off at any location without additional conditions, which is more flexible and suitable for more diverse scenarios;

[0030] 6. Due to the use of the heat dissipation system 19, the heat dissipation during the operation of the equipment room is increased;

[0031] 7. Due to the use of the foldable trolley rail B and the trolley electric winch 17, it is more convenient to load / unload the drone;

[0032] 8. The use of the drone control wall 18 can conveniently monitor the working status of the drone and expand its functions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The drawings constituting a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute improper limitations on the present invention.

[0034] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0035] In addition, the drawings are not drawn in a 1:1 ratio, and the relative sizes of the various elements are drawn in the drawings only as examples and not necessarily in true proportion.

[0036] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the preferred arrangement of a tethered drone vehicle in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 2a and 2b A side view of a tethered drone carrier preferred in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a rear view of a preferred tethered drone vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the implementation of this application clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiment of this application will be described in more detail below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of this application. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limitations on this application. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] In addition, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the words "installed", "connected", "connected" and similar terms used in the description of this application should be understood in a broad sense. For example, the connection can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal connection of two components. Technical personnel in the field can understand their specific meanings in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the preferred tethered drone vehicle layout of an embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2a and 2b This is a side view of a preferred tethered drone vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 -2, a tethered drone carrier comprises: a vehicle body A. A loading platform 10, the loading platform 10 is a box body, the loading platform 10 is installed on the vehicle body A, the loading platform 10 comprises a first side surface 11 of the loading platform, a second side surface 12 of the loading platform and a tethered drone parking area 13, a first opening 111 is provided on the first side surface 11 of the loading platform, and the tethered drone is loaded / unloaded from the loading platform 10 through the first opening 111.

[0042] A vehicle-mounted generator 14, which is installed on the loading platform 10, and the vehicle-mounted generator 14 provides electrical energy. In this embodiment, a 30kw diesel generator is preferably selected to provide protection for the flight operation of the UAV. An open cable winch 15, which is arranged on the loading platform 10, and a tethering rope that can be connected to the tethered UAV is wound on the open cable winch 15. In this embodiment, the length of the tethering rope is 500 meters. An electrical equipment group 16, which includes: an uninterruptible power supply, which is connected to the vehicle-mounted generator; a tethered UAV power supply, which is connected to the uninterruptible power supply, and the tethered UAV power supply supplies power to the tethered UAV through the tethering rope.

[0043] Figure 3 This is a rear view of a preferred tethered drone vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1-3 As shown, the tethered drone carrier also includes: a drone trolley (not shown in the figure), which is used to place the tethered drone. In this embodiment, the size of the drone trolley is 1300mm*720mm, which can be used to fix the drone. The trolley guide B is foldably installed on the loading platform 10, and the drone trolley loads / unloads the tethered drone from the first opening 111 through the trolley guide B.

[0044] The trolley electric winch 17 is provided with a traction rope, which is connected to the UAV trolley. The trolley electric winch 17 assists the UAV trolley to move up / down the loading platform through the trolley guide rail B.

[0045] Preferably, a side flap 121 is provided on the second side 12 of the loading platform, and the drone system control wall 18 is provided near the second side 12 of the loading platform. The drone system control wall 18 includes a monitoring device 181 and a control device 182. The drone system control wall 18 controls and monitors the tethered drone. In this embodiment, the monitoring device 181 is preferably a plurality of displays with a signal input interface, which can be connected to signals from a ground station, a drone optical pod, etc., to support data monitoring during mission execution and drone image transmission display. The control device 182 can monitor and operate all electrical and generators in the vehicle.

[0046] Preferably, a rolling door C is installed on the first opening 111. The rolling door C can provide shielding for the tethered drone during transportation and sun protection at ordinary times.

[0047] Preferably, a tool warehouse is also provided on the loading platform 10, and the overall space of the tool warehouse is about 1.3m 3 , can store tools and equipment, spare parts, etc. required for the task. At the same time, it can carry convenient tables, chairs, tents, and facilitate long-term outdoor work.

[0048] Preferably, a heat dissipation system 19 is also installed on the loading platform 10. In this embodiment, the heat dissipation system 19 is preferably an air conditioning system.

[0049] The open cable winch 15 and electrical equipment group 16 used in the present application have the following advantages:

[0050] 1. Easy to transport and maintain. Traditional ground power supply and mooring box are generally made into separate boxes. Because the ground power supply uses high-voltage and high-power power supply, the mooring box takes into account the length of the mooring rope (the common length is 100-300m) and the tensile strength, wear resistance and high-voltage protection. As a result, the total weight of the ground power supply and mooring box is between 40 and 100kg, and the volume is 0.5m 3 Equipment of this weight and size is not easy to transport or load and unload, and during transportation, the equipment must be fixed and shockproofed.

[0051] The tethered drone power supply and the open cable winch 15 in the electrical equipment group 16 of the present application are installed on the loading platform 10. First, it can solve the problem of heavy weight and large volume being difficult to carry. The equipment is transported with the vehicle, and there is no need for handling and loading and unloading operations. Second, it can solve the shock absorption problem of the equipment. Third, it does not require an integrated shell when installed in the vehicle, which facilitates the maintenance of internal components in the later stage.

[0052] 2. Reduced weight and volume, improved performance and functionality. The traditional ground power supply and mooring box are made into separate boxes. Because of the need to consider the outer shell space, weight and later integration, some functions and performance will be affected, such as the problem of heat dissipation difficulty under long-term operation of high-voltage wires, the problem of no backup power supply when power is cut off unexpectedly, the problem of limited expansion of mooring box functions, and the problem of limited cable length. This design can effectively solve the above problems by directly installing the ground ground and mooring box in the car. First, the heat dissipation problem. The space in the car is abundant and has a certain height, so hot air is not easy to accumulate. At the same time, refrigeration and air conditioning are installed in the car, and the cooling and ventilation effect is significantly improved compared with the traditional fan heat dissipation method. Second, the electrical equipment group 16 includes a backup power supply. Because the space in the car is abundant, a small standard cabinet is used to install the ground power module, and an AC / DC conversion boost module and a UPS module (uninterruptible power supply) are installed in the cabinet. When the ground power fails, the UPS module can seamlessly switch to power the drone to support the drone to complete the mission and return and land. Third, the problem of expanding the function of the mooring box. Because of the integrated design of the traditional model, the product interface, functional modules, and overall design are often changed during the continuous iteration process, resulting in a lot of time cost and expenses. This application does not involve integration, and equipment can be added or subtracted in the electrical equipment group 16 according to demand to complete the iteration of the product. For example, if you need to collect the working data of the ground power supply, you only need to add a data cable; if you need to convert the format of the aircraft's video signal for transmission, you only need to add a video conversion device. Fourth, the cable problem. Similarly, the maximum length of the traditional mode tethered cable is 300m. Exceeding 300m is a great challenge to the weight and volume of the equipment. The preferred cable in this embodiment can support a maximum of 500m.

[0053] The loading platform 10, the trolley electric winch 17, the drone trolley and the trolley guide rail B of the present application have the following advantages over the traditional methods:

[0054] 1. This application uses a drone trolley and a trolley electric winch 17 for easy transportation. Traditional drone transportation relies on packing and boxing, which takes up a lot of space, and packing and handling consume manpower. The size of the drone trolley preferred in this application is 1300mm*720mm, which can be used to directly fix the drone and support large drones with a wheelbase of more than 2000m. In addition, the trolley electric winch 17 can provide upper and lower electric cables, as well as detachable guide rails, which saves manpower and facilitates the loading and unloading of drones.

[0055] 2. The loading platform 10 of the present application can make the loading and unloading of the drone simple, does not require too much manpower, and does not require the process of disassembling the packing box, thus reducing the preparation time and packing time of the drone.

[0056] The vehicle-mounted generator 14 of the present application can continuously output a stable power supply. Traditional drone supporting equipment does not contain a generator, which often causes power supply to become a factor affecting flight when working outside. Tethered drones generally require high-power power input (more than 10kw), and it is impossible to temporarily prepare power supply conditions on site. Even if there are power supply conditions on site, it is necessary to consider the distance between the take-off point and the power connection location (such as dragging it from indoors to outdoors) and the problem of power interface matching. The vehicle-mounted generator 14 of the present application is equipped with a 30kw generator, the power can meet the requirements of the tethered drone, and at the same time supply power to supporting equipment, such as open cable winch 15, electrical equipment group 16, trolley electric winch 17, drone system control wall 18 and cooling system 19 and other electrical equipment. Since the vehicle has its own power generation conditions, it can carry the drone to take off at any location without additional conditions, which is more flexible and suitable for more diverse scenarios. In this embodiment, the maximum power of the vehicle-mounted generator 14 is 30kw, and it uses diesel power generation. After the oil circuit is modified, it shares the fuel tank with the vehicle, which is convenient for refueling and use. At the same time, the vehicle's fuel tank has been enlarged to 120L to meet the requirement of continuous operation for 24 hours under 30kw power conditions.

[0057] The above embodiments are provided for persons familiar with the art to implement or use the present application. Personnel familiar with the art can make various modifications or changes to the above embodiments without departing from the application concept of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application is not limited to the above embodiments, but should be the maximum scope of the innovative features mentioned in the claims.

Claims

1. A tethered drone vehicle, characterized in that: include: Vehicle body; A loading platform, the loading platform is installed on the vehicle body, the loading platform comprises a first side surface of the loading platform, a second side surface of the loading platform and a parking area for a tethered drone, a first opening is provided on the first side surface of the loading platform, and a tethered drone is loaded / unloaded from the loading platform through the first opening; A vehicle-mounted generator, which is installed on the loading platform and provides electrical energy; An open cable winch, the open cable winch is arranged on the loading platform, and a tethering rope that can be connected to the tethered drone is wound around the open cable winch; An electrical equipment group, the electrical equipment group comprising: An uninterruptible power supply, the uninterruptible power supply being connected to the vehicle-mounted generator; A tethered drone power supply is connected to the uninterruptible power supply, and the tethered drone power supply supplies power to the tethered drone through the tethering rope.

2. The tethered UAV vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A drone cart, on which a tethered drone is placed; A trolley guide rail, the trolley guide rail is foldably mounted on the loading platform, and the drone trolley loads / unloads the tethered drone from the first opening through the trolley guide rail; The trolley electric winch is provided with a traction rope, the traction rope is connected to the UAV trolley, and the trolley electric winch assists the UAV trolley to move up / down the loading platform through the trolley guide rail.

3. The tethered UAV vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A side flap is arranged on the second side of the loading platform, and a UAV system control wall is arranged near the second side of the loading platform. The UAV system control wall includes monitoring equipment and control equipment, and the UAV system control wall controls and monitors the tethered UAV.

4. The tethered UAV vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the mooring rope is 500 meters.

5. The tethered UAV vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted generator is a 30kw diesel generator.

6. The tethered UAV vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rolling door is installed on the first opening.

7. The tethered UAV vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heat dissipation system is also installed on the loading platform.

8. The tethered UAV vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The heat dissipation system is an air conditioning system.

9. The tethered UAV vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The size of the drone trolley is 1300mm*720mm.

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