Mounting bracket for mounting ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) equipment on unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a mounting support for mounting ETC equipment on an unmanned aerial vehicle, and the support comprises a fixed plate which comprises a top plate and a side plate which are integrally formed, the top plate is used for fixing the top of the ETC equipment through bolts, and the side plate is used for fixing the side surface of the ETC equipment; one end of the hanging frame is fixed to the top plate through a bolt, and the other end of the hanging frame is fixed to the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body through a bolt; the first supporting rib plate and the second supporting rib plate are obliquely used for fixing the side plate through bolts, one end of the first supporting rib plate and one end of the second supporting rib plate are fixed to the side plate through bolts, and the other end of the first supporting rib plate and the other end of the second supporting rib plate are fixed to the bottom of an unmanned aerial vehicle body through bolts; the bottom lifting structure is installed on the unmanned aerial vehicle undercarriage, one end of the bottom lifting structure is fixed to the unmanned aerial vehicle undercarriage, and the other end of the bottom lifting structure is used for providing supporting stress for the bottom of the ETC equipment hung on the unmanned aerial vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle mounting external equipment, and in particular to a mounting bracket for unmanned aerial vehicle mounting ETC equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the development of unmanned driving technology and the popularization of intelligent transportation systems, drones are being used more and more widely in all walks of life. At the same time, ETC (electronic toll collection system) has become the main way to collect tolls on modern highways and urban roads. By automatically identifying vehicle information and deducting fees, it improves the speed of passing vehicles and the efficiency of toll collection. Combining drones with ETC equipment is expected to play a greater role in traffic management, road monitoring, early warning reminders, etc., bringing new possibilities to intelligent transportation systems.

[0003] However, in the process of combining drones with ETC devices, problems may arise such as the added ETC devices affecting the flight stability of the drones and the drones affecting the collection or release effects of the ETC devices.

[0004] Therefore, how to design a structure for mounting ETC equipment on drones to avoid mutual interference as much as possible is a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, an embodiment of the utility model provides a mounting bracket for mounting an ETC device on a drone to eliminate or improve one or more defects existing in the prior art.

[0006] One aspect of the utility model provides a mounting bracket for mounting an ETC device on a drone, the mounting bracket comprising:

[0007] A fixing plate, comprising an integrally formed top plate and side plates, wherein the top plate is used to fix the top of the ETC device by bolts, and the side plates are used to fix the sides of the ETC device;

[0008] A vertical rack located above the top plate, one end of the rack being fixed to the top plate by bolts, and the other end being fixed to the bottom of the UAV fuselage by bolts;

[0009] A first supporting rib plate and a second supporting rib plate obliquely used to fix the side plate by bolts, wherein one end of the first supporting rib plate and the second supporting rib plate are fixed to the side plate by bolts, and the other end of the first supporting rib plate and the second supporting rib plate are fixed to the bottom of the UAV fuselage by bolts;

[0010] The bottom supporting structure is installed on the UAV landing gear. One end of the bottom supporting structure is fixed on the UAV landing gear, and the other end is used to provide support for the bottom of the ETC device mounted on the UAV.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the top plate of the fixing plate is fixed to the rear portion of the bottom of the drone fuselage.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the ETC device is mounted with the ETC antenna facing downward, and the ETC antenna is used for vehicle identification.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing plate is made of carbon fiber material.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the materials of the hanger, the first supporting rib plate, the second supporting rib plate and the bottom supporting structure are carbon fiber materials.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the specification of the bolt is M5-5 countersunk hexagon socket 12.9 grade metric bolt.

[0016] In some embodiments of the utility model, the structure of the bracket is an inverted trapezoidal structure; the mounting bracket also includes a third support rib and a fourth support rib, the third support rib is used to fix the bracket and the end of the first support rib that is fixed to the bottom of the drone fuselage, and the fourth support rib is used to fix the bracket and the end of the second support rib that is fixed to the bottom of the drone fuselage.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, screw holes for bolt fixing are reserved on the fixing plate, and positions on the fixing plate where no pre-screw holes are required include hollow structures to reduce the weight of the fixing plate.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the bottom supporting structure for providing support force comprises a hollow structure to reduce the weight of the bottom supporting structure.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, the lifting angle of the bottom lifting structure for providing supporting force can be adjusted to accommodate ETC devices of different sizes.

[0020] The mounting bracket of the utility model for mounting the ETC device on a drone can reduce the influence of the ETC device on the flight of the drone and the influence of the drone flight on the vehicle identification of the ETC device during the process of mounting the ETC device on the drone, thereby ensuring the working stability of the ETC device.

[0021] Additional advantages, purposes, and features of the present invention will be partially described in the following description, and will become partially apparent to those skilled in the art after studying the following, or may be learned from the practice of the present invention. The purposes and other advantages of the present invention can be achieved and obtained by the structures specifically pointed out in the specification and the drawings.

[0022] Those skilled in the art will understand that the purposes and advantages that can be achieved by the present invention are not limited to the above specific description, and the above and other purposes that can be achieved by the present invention will be more clearly understood based on the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention, constitute a part of the present application, and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. The components in the drawings are not drawn to scale, but are only for illustrating the principles of the present invention. In order to facilitate the illustration and description of some parts of the present invention, the corresponding parts in the drawings may be enlarged. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a mounting bracket used for mounting an ETC device on a drone in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a close-up view of a mounting bracket in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a close-up view of a mounting bracket in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a rendering of an ETC device mounted on a drone in one embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in combination with the implementation mode and the accompanying drawings. Here, the schematic implementation mode of the utility model and its description are used to explain the utility model, but are not used as a limitation of the utility model.

[0029] It should also be noted that, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention due to unnecessary details, only structures closely related to the scheme according to the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, while other details that are not closely related to the present invention are omitted.

[0030] It should be emphasized that the term “include / comprises” when used herein refers to the presence of features, elements or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements or components.

[0031] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the term “connection” herein may refer not only to a direct connection but also to an indirect connection involving an intermediate.

[0032] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same or similar components.

[0033] In order to solve the problem of mounting ETC equipment on existing drones, the utility model provides a mounting bracket for mounting ETC equipment on drones.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a mounting bracket for mounting an ETC device on a drone in one embodiment of the utility model. The mounting bracket for mounting an ETC device on a drone proposed in the utility model includes:

[0035] (1) The fixing plate 100 includes an integrally formed top plate 101 and a side plate 102. The top plate 101 is used to fix the top of the ETC device by bolts, and the side plate is used to fix the side of the ETC device.

[0036] (2) A vertical bracket 200 located above the top plate, one end of the bracket 200 is fixed to the top plate 101 by bolts, and the other end is fixed to the bottom of the UAV fuselage by bolts.

[0037] (3) The first supporting rib 301 and the second supporting rib 302 are obliquely used to fix the side panel by bolts, wherein one end of the first supporting rib 301 and the second supporting rib 302 are fixed to the side panel 102 by bolts, and the other end is fixed to the bottom of the UAV fuselage by bolts.

[0038] (4) A bottom supporting structure 400 (comprising a symmetrically distributed bottom supporting first structure 401 and a bottom supporting second structure 402) installed on the landing gear of the UAV, wherein one end of the bottom supporting structure 400 is fixed on the landing gear of the UAV, and the other end is used to provide support for the bottom of the ETC device mounted on the UAV.

[0039] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the top plate of the fixing plate is fixed to the rear portion of the bottom of the UAV fuselage.

[0040] With this embodiment, the ETC antenna is installed at the rear of the drone, which helps to balance the center of gravity of the drone during flight, thereby improving flight stability and controllability.

[0041] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the ETC device is mounted with the ETC antenna facing downward, and the ETC antenna is used for vehicle identification. More precisely, the ETC antenna is mounted on the rear part of the belly of the drone.

[0042] With this embodiment, installing the ETC antenna at the rear of the drone helps balance the center of gravity of the aircraft, thereby improving flight stability and maneuverability. At the same time, installing the antenna downward and keeping a certain distance from the ground can ensure that the ETC antenna can effectively identify the vehicle.

[0043] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the material of the fixing plate is carbon fiber material, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and lightweight aluminum, titanium alloy or other materials with strength that meets the requirements may also be used.

[0044] By adopting this embodiment, the lightness and strength of the carbon fiber material are utilized to reduce the impact of weight on the performance of the drone.

[0045] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the materials of the hanger, the first supporting rib plate, the second supporting rib plate and the bottom lifting structure are carbon fiber materials.

[0046] By adopting this embodiment, the lightness and strength of the carbon fiber material are utilized to reduce the impact of weight on the performance of the drone.

[0047] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the specification of the bolt is an M5-5 countersunk hexagon socket 12.9 grade metric bolt.

[0048] By adopting this embodiment, the requirements of easy installation and fixation can be met simultaneously using bolts of this specification, and the ETC box can be easily connected to the mounting bracket and stably fixed.

[0049] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the structure of the hanger is an inverted trapezoidal structure. Figure 2 The figure shows a substructure 202 for fixing the top plate at the bottom and a substructure 201 for fixing to the drone. The inverted trapezoidal structure is only an example and can also be set to an inverted U-shape, semicircular shape, etc.

[0050] Furthermore, the mounting bracket also includes a third support rib and a fourth support rib, the third support rib is used to fix the bracket and one end of the first support rib fixed to the bottom of the UAV fuselage, and the fourth support rib is used to fix the bracket and one end of the second support rib fixed to the bottom of the UAV fuselage.

[0051] Figure 3 The third supporting rib 501 and the fourth supporting rib 502 are exemplified in FIG. Figure 3 This is a close-up view of a mounting bracket in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] By adopting this embodiment, the supporting ribs and the bracket can form a triangular structure, making the fixation of the ETC device more stable. Through the bracket and the supporting ribs, the stability and load-bearing capacity of the fixing plate can be enhanced without adding too much weight, providing vertical support and additional torsion resistance, and improving the rigidity and strength of the bracket. For example, when the drone encounters turbulence or flies at high speed during flight, the bracket and the supporting ribs can work together to ensure that the ETC box always remains stable. In addition, this design is also conducive to reducing the impact of vibration on the electronic equipment inside the ETC box and reducing the risk of failure.

[0053] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, screw holes for bolt fixing are reserved on the fixing plate, and positions on the fixing plate where no pre-screw holes are required include hollow structures.

[0054] By adopting this embodiment, the weight of the fixing plate can be reduced.

[0055] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, one end of the bottom lifting structure for providing support and force comprises a hollow structure.

[0056] By adopting this embodiment, the weight of the bottom supporting structure can be reduced.

[0057] like Figure 2 The hollow structure is shown as an example. Figure 2 A close-up view of a mounting bracket in an embodiment of the utility model. There is a first hollow structure 103 with intervals on the top plate, and the side plate can be hollowed out into a second hollow structure 104, a third hollow structure 10 and a fourth hollow structure 106. These hollow structures are only examples, and there are many optional methods, which are not limited to this.

[0058] In a specific embodiment of the utility model, the lifting angle of the bottom lifting structure for providing supporting force can be adjusted to accommodate ETC devices of different sizes.

[0059] With this embodiment, such a structure makes the entire device easier to install and maintain, and the bottom lifting structure combined with the landing gear enables the ETC to be mounted on the drone more stably.

[0060] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the bottom support structure is a tripod support ring, and the combination of the tripod support ring and the landing gear simplifies the installation process and facilitates the disassembly operation during maintenance. In practical applications, the design of the tripod ring allows necessary adjustments (e.g., adjustment of the lifting angle) to be made when necessary to adapt to different drone models, ETC device sizes and usage scenarios to achieve the best support effect.

[0061] Figure 4 The final effect of the utility model is presented as an example. Figure 4 This is a rendering of an ETC device mounted on a drone in one embodiment of the utility model. Figure 4 The medium-long ETC device is mounted vertically on the drone to form a relatively stable mounting structure. At the same time, the ETC antenna at the bottom can more accurately identify passing vehicles and avoid the impact of the drone's flight on the operation of the ETC device.

[0062] To sum up, the mounting bracket for mounting ETC equipment on a drone proposed in the utility model can, in the process of mounting the ETC equipment on the drone, reduce the impact of the ETC equipment on the flight of the drone equipment, and reduce the impact of the drone flight on the vehicle identification of the ETC equipment, thereby ensuring the working stability of the ETC equipment.

[0063] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations and processes described above and shown in the drawings.

[0064] In the present invention, features described and / or illustrated for one embodiment may be used in the same manner or in a similar manner in one or more other embodiments, and / or combined with features of other embodiments or replace features of other embodiments.

[0065] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the embodiments of the utility model may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A mounting bracket for mounting ETC equipment on a drone, characterized in that: The mounting bracket includes: A fixing plate, comprising an integrally formed top plate and side plates, wherein the top plate is used to fix the top of the ETC device by bolts, and the side plates are used to fix the sides of the ETC device; A vertical rack located above the top plate, one end of the rack being fixed to the top plate by bolts, and the other end being fixed to the bottom of the UAV fuselage by bolts; A first supporting rib plate and a second supporting rib plate obliquely used to fix the side plate by bolts, wherein one end of the first supporting rib plate and the second supporting rib plate are fixed to the side plate by bolts, and the other end of the first supporting rib plate and the second supporting rib plate are fixed to the bottom of the UAV fuselage by bolts; The bottom supporting structure is installed on the UAV landing gear. One end of the bottom supporting structure is fixed on the UAV landing gear, and the other end is used to provide support for the bottom of the ETC device mounted on the UAV.

2. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top plate of the fixing plate is fixed to the rear part of the bottom of the UAV fuselage.

3. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ETC device is mounted with the ETC antenna facing downward, and the ETC antenna is used for vehicle identification.

4. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing plate is made of carbon fiber material.

5. The mounting bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The materials of the hanger, the first supporting rib plate, the second supporting rib plate and the bottom lifting structure are carbon fiber materials.

6. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The specification of the bolt is M5-5 countersunk hexagon socket 12.9 grade metric bolt.

7. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The structure of the rack is an inverted trapezoidal structure; The mounting bracket also includes a third support rib and a fourth support rib, the third support rib is used to fix the bracket and one end of the first support rib fixed to the bottom of the drone fuselage, and the fourth support rib is used to fix the bracket and one end of the second support rib fixed to the bottom of the drone fuselage.

8. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: Screw holes for bolt fixing are reserved on the fixing plate, and positions on the fixing plate where no pre-screw holes are required include hollow structures to reduce the weight of the fixing plate.

9. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the bottom supporting structure for providing support and force comprises a hollow structure to reduce the weight of the bottom supporting structure.

10. The mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting angle of the bottom lifting structure for providing support force can be adjusted to accommodate ETC devices of different sizes.

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