Unmanned aerial vehicle provided with folding mechanical arms
By designing the folding arm structure and precise control device in the drone, the problem of the robotic arm being unable to fold and store is solved, and the portability and versatility of the drone are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420679808.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-03
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-03
AI Technical Summary
The existing drone robot arm cannot be folded and stored, resulting in inconvenience in carrying and storing.
A folding arm structure is designed, and the robot can be folded and stored on the wall of the main chassis, and precise control and operation are achieved through devices such as servo motors, reducers and working flanges.
It realizes the portability and storage of the robotic arm, while extending the operable length of the robotic arm, improving the versatility and applicability of the drone.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a folding mechanical arm. Background Art
[0002] In the technical field involved in the utility model, drone technology refers to the technology of using drones (also called unmanned aerial vehicles) to perform various tasks and activities. Drone technology includes the design and manufacture of drones, flight control, remote sensing technology, autonomous navigation, data processing and other aspects. Drone technology has a wide range of applications in military, civil, scientific research and other fields, such as military reconnaissance, disaster survey, agricultural plant protection, power inspection, etc. With the continuous development of technology, the application of drone technology in various fields is becoming more and more extensive, and the application of drone technology in the field of open-pit mines is very extensive. By carrying various sensors and cameras, drones can conduct high-precision surveys and measurements of mining areas, obtain data such as terrain, landforms, and ore distribution, and provide accurate information for mine planning and design. In addition, drones can also regularly monitor changes in mining areas, such as changes in exposed ore bodies and the stability of mine slopes, to help timely discover problems and take measures. In terms of safety monitoring, drones can be used to monitor the safety of mines and reduce the risk of accidents. At the same time, drones can also monitor the surrounding environment of mines to help assess the impact of mines on the surrounding environment. In addition, drones can also be used for material transportation and management within mines to improve the efficiency and safety of material transportation. In summary, the application of drone technology in open-pit mines helps to improve the management level of mines, reduce costs, reduce the occurrence of safety accidents, and play a positive role in environmental protection.
[0003] For example, a utility model named "A robotic arm for drone" and with publication number CN220130334U includes a mounting plate, a sliding mechanism is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting plate, a first motor is fixedly installed on the moving end of the sliding mechanism, and the moving end of the sliding mechanism is rotatably connected to a connecting rod fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor.
[0004] The existing technology has the technical problem that the robot arm cannot be folded and stored. Summary of the invention
[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a drone equipped with a foldable mechanical arm, which solves the technical problem in the prior art that the mechanical arm cannot be folded and stored.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solutions: an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a folding mechanical arm, comprising a main frame, a main case is fixedly installed on the lower wall of the main frame, a blade cover is fixedly installed on the side wall of the main frame, a motor frame is fixedly installed in the blade cover, a flight motor is fixedly installed in the motor frame, a flight blade is fixedly installed on the driving end of the flight motor, there are four groups of flight motors and flight blades, and a folding arm structure is installed on the lower wall of the main case.
[0007] Preferably, the folding arm structure includes a main base, which is fixedly mounted on the lower wall of the main case, a first motor is fixedly mounted inside the lower wall of the main case, a first rocker arm is fixedly mounted on the driving end of the first motor, a second motor is fixedly mounted on the first rocker arm, a second rocker arm is fixedly mounted on the driving end of the second motor, the second rocker arm is rotatably mounted on one end of the first rocker arm, a third motor is fixedly mounted on one end of the second rocker arm, a working head is fixedly mounted on the driving end of the third motor, and the working head is rotatably mounted on one end of the second rocker arm.
[0008] Preferably, a servo motor is fixedly mounted on the working head, a reducer is fixedly mounted on the working head, an input end of the reducer is fixedly connected to an input end of the servo motor, and an operating flange is fixedly mounted on an output end of the reducer.
[0009] Preferably, a battery pack is fixedly installed in the main frame, an upper cover is fixedly installed on the upper wall of the main frame, a monitor is fixedly installed on the side wall of the main box, and a limit block is fixedly installed on the lower wall of the main box.
[0010] Preferably, a protective ring is fixedly installed outside the blade cover, and an anti-collision spring is fixedly installed outside the protective ring.
[0011] Preferably, a support foot is fixedly mounted on the lower wall surface of the protective ring, and a distance sensor is fixedly mounted on the outer wall surface of the support foot.
[0012] Beneficial Effects
[0013] The utility model provides a drone equipped with a folding mechanical arm. The utility model adopts a folding arm structure, and the mechanical arm can be folded and stored on the lower wall of the main box, making the drone more convenient to carry and store, while significantly extending the operable length of the mechanical arm; the folding arm structure design allows the mechanical arm of the drone to be flexibly expanded and contracted to adapt to different work scenes and needs, thereby improving the versatility and applicability of the drone; by configuring devices such as servo motors, reducers and operating flanges, precise control and operation of the mechanical arm can be achieved, thereby improving the operational convenience and efficiency of the drone; the provision of safety devices such as protective rings, anti-collision springs, support feet and distance sensors can effectively protect the drone and the surrounding environment, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the drone. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of a drone equipped with a folding mechanical arm described in the utility model.
[0015] In the figure: 1. main frame; 2. main box; 3. blade cover; 4. motor frame; 5. flight motor; 6. flight blade; 7. main base; 8. first motor; 9. first rocker arm; 10. second motor; 11. second rocker arm; 12. third motor; 13. working head; 14. servo motor; 15. reducer; 16. working flange; 17. battery pack; 18. upper cover; 19. monitor; 20. limit block; 21. protective ring; 22. anti-collision spring; 23. support foot; 24. distance sensor; DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] In order to further explain the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined purpose of the invention, the technical scheme in the embodiment of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiment is only a part of the embodiment of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. The detailed description is as follows.
[0017] See also Figure 1 The utility model provides a technical solution: an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a folding mechanical arm, comprising a main frame 1, a main box 2 is fixedly installed on the lower wall of the main frame 1, a blade cover 3 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the main frame 1, a motor frame 4 is fixedly installed in the blade cover 3, a flight motor 5 is fixedly installed in the motor frame 4, a flight blade 6 is fixedly installed on the driving end of the flight motor 5, and there are four groups of flight motors 5 and flight blades 6, and a folding arm structure is installed on the lower wall of the main box 2.
[0018] The present embodiment is further configured as follows: the folding arm structure includes a main base 7, the main base 7 is fixedly mounted on the lower wall of the main case 2, a first motor 8 is fixedly mounted inside the lower wall of the main case 2, a first rocker arm 9 is fixedly mounted on the driving end of the first motor 8, a second motor 10 is fixedly mounted on the first rocker arm 9, a second rocker arm 11 is fixedly mounted on the driving end of the second motor 10, the second rocker arm 11 is rotatably mounted on one end of the first rocker arm 9, a third motor 12 is fixedly mounted on one end of the second rocker arm 11, a working head 13 is fixedly mounted on the driving end of the third motor 12, and the working head 13 is rotatably mounted on one end of the second rocker arm 11.
[0019] This embodiment is further configured as follows: a servo motor 14 is fixedly mounted on the working head 13 , a reducer 15 is fixedly mounted on the working head 13 , an input end of the reducer 15 is fixedly connected to an input end of the servo motor 14 , and an operating flange 16 is fixedly mounted on an output end of the reducer 15 .
[0020] This embodiment is further configured as follows: a battery pack 17 is fixedly installed in the main frame 1, an upper cover 18 is fixedly installed on the upper wall of the main frame 1, a monitor 19 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the main box 2, and a limit block 20 is fixedly installed on the lower wall of the main box 2.
[0021] This embodiment is further configured such that a protective ring 21 is fixedly mounted outside the blade cover 3 , and an anti-collision spring 22 is fixedly mounted outside the protective ring 21 .
[0022] This embodiment is further configured such that a support foot 23 is fixedly mounted on the lower wall surface of the protection ring 21 , and a distance sensor 24 is fixedly mounted on the outer wall surface of the support foot 23 .
[0023] The following are the models and functions of the components in this case: The distance sensor 24 is a device used to detect the distance between an object and the sensor. It determines the distance of the object by emitting electromagnetic waves or laser beams and measuring the time or intensity of the signal return. In the field of drones, the distance sensor 24 plays an important role. It can help drones avoid collisions with obstacles, improve flight safety, achieve precise positioning and hovering, control flight altitude, and terrain following functions to adapt to different terrain environments. It can also be used in application scenarios such as target tracking and shooting. The application of the distance sensor 24 makes the flight of drones safer, more stable and more accurate, and provides important technical support for various tasks of drones.
[0024] The detailed connection means are well known in the art; Figure 1 As shown, assemble the components according to the design requirements to ensure that the connections are firm; install the battery pack 17 into the main frame 1 and connect the power cord; turn on the power and start the monitor 19 in the main box 2 to ensure the normal operation of the system; control the flight through the remote control or the automatic flight control system; the distance sensor 24 will continuously monitor the surrounding environment and provide distance data.
[0025] Operation of the folding arm structure: The folding arm structure can be unfolded or folded as needed to achieve different working modes. The first rocker arm 9, the second rocker arm 11 and the working head 13 are unfolded by the first motor 8, the second motor 10 and the third motor 12, so that the mechanical arm of the drone can be directed in any direction required by the operator. The working unit connected to the working flange 16 is controlled by the servo motor 14 and the reducer 15 to adjust the direction and angle.
[0026] According to the specific application scenarios, perform corresponding flight missions, such as telemetry, photography, search and rescue, transportation, etc.
[0027] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.
[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the present invention. Any technical personnel in this field can make some changes or modify the technical contents disclosed above into equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any brief modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.
Claims
1. A drone equipped with a folding mechanical arm, comprising a main frame (1), characterized in that: A main box (2) is fixedly mounted on the lower wall of the main frame (1), a blade cover (3) is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the main frame (1), a motor frame (4) is fixedly mounted inside the blade cover (3), a flight motor (5) is fixedly mounted inside the motor frame (4), a flight blade (6) is fixedly mounted on the driving end of the flight motor (5), and there are four groups of the flight motor (5) and the flight blade (6), and a folding arm structure is mounted on the lower wall of the main box (2).
2. The drone with a foldable mechanical arm according to claim 1, characterized in that The folding arm structure comprises a main base (7), wherein the main base (7) is fixedly mounted on the lower wall of the main box (2), a first motor (8) is fixedly mounted inside the lower wall of the main box (2), a first rocker arm (9) is fixedly mounted on the driving end of the first motor (8), a second motor (10) is fixedly mounted on the first rocker arm (9), a second rocker arm (11) is fixedly mounted on the driving end of the second motor (10), the second rocker arm (11) is rotatably mounted on one end of the first rocker arm (9), a third motor (12) is fixedly mounted on one end of the second rocker arm (11), a working head (13) is fixedly mounted on the driving end of the third motor (12), and the working head (13) is rotatably mounted on one end of the second rocker arm (11).
3. The drone with a foldable mechanical arm according to claim 2, characterized in that A servo motor (14) is fixedly mounted on the working head (13), a reducer (15) is fixedly mounted on the working head (13), an input end of the reducer (15) is fixedly connected to an input end of the servo motor (14), and an operating flange (16) is fixedly mounted on an output end of the reducer (15).
4. The drone with a foldable mechanical arm according to claim 1, characterized in that A battery pack (17) is fixedly installed in the main frame (1), an upper cover (18) is fixedly installed on the upper wall of the main frame (1), a monitor (19) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the main box (2), and a limit block (20) is fixedly installed on the lower wall of the main box (2).
5. The drone with a foldable mechanical arm according to claim 1, characterized in that A protective ring (21) is fixedly installed outside the blade cover (3), and an anti-collision spring (22) is fixedly installed outside the protective ring (21).
6. The drone with a foldable mechanical arm according to claim 5, characterized in that A support foot (23) is fixedly mounted on the lower wall surface of the protective ring (21), and a distance sensor (24) is fixedly mounted on the outer wall surface of the support foot (23).
Citation Information
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Mechanical arm for unmanned aerial vehicle
CN220130334U