Bionic butterfly aircraft

By using carbon fiber outer frame rod and support rod on the wings of the bionic butterfly aircraft, combined with the wing film of the flexible material, the problems of wing deformation and unstable wind resistance in the existing technology are solved, and a more stable flight process is achieved.

CN222682696UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-28ZHEJIANG IND POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
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Application Number
CN202421553684.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-03
Publication Date
2025-03-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-03

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Technical Problem

The forewings and hind wings of existing bionic butterfly aircraft are prone to deform during flight, and the wind resistance is unstable, resulting in unstable flight process.

Method used

A bionic butterfly aircraft was designed. Its wings were made of outer frame rods and support rods made of carbon fiber material. Combined with a wing film made of flexible material, the support rods of the forewing and the hind wing were vertically distributed, and the outer frame rods and support rods of the hind wings were distributed in a fan shape to stabilize the shape of the wings.

Benefits of technology

By strengthening the support structure and distribution of wings, the wings are avoided to deform during flight, the wind resistance stability is improved, and the stability of the flight process is ensured.

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Abstract

The bionic butterfly aircraft comprises a body part, a pair of wings, a transmission mechanism, a power source, a remote control module and an electromagnetic steering rudder which are installed on a connecting rod, the transmission mechanism can drive the wings to swing, the wings comprise a front wing and a rear wing, the front wing comprises a first outer frame rod, a first supporting rod, a second supporting rod and a front wing film, and the rear wing comprises a second outer frame rod. The first outer frame rod extends along the edge of the front side of the front wing membrane, the first supporting rod is connected with the two ends of the first outer frame rod, one end of the second supporting rod is connected with the first outer frame rod, and the other end of the second supporting rod is connected with the edge of the rear side of the front wing membrane; the second outer frame rod and the third outer frame rod extend along the edges of the two sides of the rear wing film respectively, the third supporting rod is located in the middle of the rear wing film, the outer frame rods are arranged on the edges of the front wing and the rear wing, the edge strength of the front wing and the rear wing can be enhanced, the wings are prevented from deforming in the direction process, and the wing is more stable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of bionic butterfly robots, and more specifically to a bionic butterfly aircraft. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, bionics has occupied an increasingly important position in it. Bionics combines multiple fields such as biology, engineering, chemistry, physics, etc. Its main purpose is to find inspiration and learn experience from the biological systems in nature. As a member of nature, the butterfly has many excellent structures and characteristics. The flight mechanism of the butterfly is also an important bionic object. The butterfly has a unique flapping wing structure, which gives it a higher flight efficiency and can support it to fly for a long time. The Chinese patent with application number 202310501831.6 discloses a bionic butterfly aircraft, in which the rest of the hind wings and the forewings are made of flexible materials, but the forewings and hind wings are supported only by front and rear struts. The edges of the forewings and hind wings are easily deformed when the aircraft is flying, and the forewings will be subject to relatively backward wind force when flying, resulting in unstable wind resistance received by the wings during flight and unstable flight process. Therefore, a technical solution is needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art, to design wings so as not to deform during flight, and to provide a bionic butterfly aircraft.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model discloses a bionic butterfly flying device, comprising a body part and a pair of wings, wherein the body part comprises a transmission mechanism, a connecting rod, a power source, a remote control module, and an electromagnetic steering rudder, wherein the transmission mechanism, the power source, the remote control module, and the electromagnetic steering rudder are installed on the connecting rod, and the transmission mechanism can drive the wings to swing, wherein the wings comprise a front wing and a rear wing, wherein the front wing comprises a first outer frame rod, a first support rod, a second support rod, and a front wing membrane, wherein the first outer frame rod, the first support rod, and the second support rod are fixedly installed on the front wing membrane, and the first outer frame rod is arranged along the front wing The edge of the front side of the membrane extends, the first support rod connects the two ends of the first outer frame rod, one end of the second support rod is connected to the first outer frame rod, and the other end of the second support rod is connected to the edge of the rear side of the front wing membrane, the front wing includes a second outer frame rod, a third outer frame rod, a third support rod, and a rear wing membrane, the second outer frame rod, the third outer frame rod, and the third support rod are fixedly installed on the rear wing membrane and are distributed in a fan shape, the second outer frame rod and the third outer frame rod extend along the two side edges of the rear wing membrane respectively, and the third support rod is located in the middle position of the rear wing membrane.

[0006] Furthermore, the first support rod and the second support rod are vertically arranged, and the first support rod and the second support rod are respectively installed and supported on the longest part and the longest part of the front wing membrane.

[0007] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism includes a mounting seat, two connecting members, two cranks, a first transmission gear, a reduction gear set, a driving gear, a motor, and a second transmission gear. The connecting member, the first transmission gear, the reduction gear set, and the motor are all mounted on the mounting seat. The driving gear is mounted on the output end of the motor. The driving gear transmits the reduction gear set and then transmits the first transmission gear and the second transmission gear. One of the cranks is connected to the first transmission gear and one of the connecting members, and the other crank is connected to the second transmission gear and the other connecting member. The connecting member is fixedly connected to the wing.

[0008] Furthermore, the reduction gear group includes a first reduction gear and a second reduction gear, the first reduction gear and the second reduction gear are both rotatably mounted on the mounting seat, the first reduction gear meshes with the driving gear and the second reduction gear, the second reduction gear meshes with the first transmission gear, and the first transmission gear meshes with the second transmission gear.

[0009] Furthermore, the driving gear, the first transmission gear, the reduction gear set, and the second transmission gear are located on the same side of the mounting seat.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting member is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat, one end of the crank is rotatably mounted on the end surface of the first transmission gear away from the reduction gear set, and the other end of the crank is rotatably connected to the connecting member, and the rotation of the first transmission gear drives the connecting member to rotate and swing back and forth.

[0011] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism is located at the front end of the connecting rod, the power supply is installed above the transmission mechanism, the remote control module is located between the transmission mechanism and the electromagnetic steering rudder, and the remote control module connects the transmission mechanism and the electromagnetic steering rudder.

[0012] Furthermore, the first outer frame rod, the first support rod, the second support rod, the second outer frame rod, the third outer frame rod, and the third support rod are all made of carbon fiber materials, and the front wing membrane and the rear wing membrane are both made of flexible materials.

[0013] Furthermore, the motor is a coreless motor.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] The front wing of the utility model is provided with a first outer frame rod extending along the front edge of the front wing membrane, which can strengthen the deformation force of the front wing caused by wind resistance when the front wing is flying forward, making the front wing more stable during flight. The vertically cross-distributed first support rod and the second support rod can maintain support for the entire front wing membrane while reducing weight. The fan-shaped second outer frame rod, the third outer frame rod and the third support rod in the rear wing can open the entire rear wing membrane to prevent the rear wing membrane from deforming during the direction process, making the wing flight more stable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of this embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a top view of this embodiment.

[0018] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the body part in this embodiment.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A front view of a .

[0020] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of the body part in the embodiment.

[0021] Figure numerals: 1. body part; 11. transmission mechanism; 111. mounting seat; 112. connecting piece; 113. crank; 114. first transmission gear; 115. second reduction gear; 116. first reduction gear; 117. driving gear; 118. motor; 119. second transmission gear; 12. connecting rod; 13. power supply; 14. remote control module; 15. electromagnetic steering rudder; 2. wing; 21. front wing; 211. first outer frame rod; 212. first support rod; 213. second support rod; 214. front wing membrane; 22. rear wing; 221. second outer frame rod; 222. third outer frame rod; 223. third support rod; 224. rear wing membrane. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in this embodiment to clearly and completely describe the technical solution in this embodiment. Obviously, the described embodiment is only a part of the embodiment 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 making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, this embodiment discloses a bionic butterfly aircraft, including a body part 1 and a pair of wings 2, the body part 1 includes a transmission mechanism 11, a connecting rod 12, a power supply 13, a remote control module 14, and an electromagnetic steering rudder 15, the transmission mechanism 11, the power supply 13, the remote control module 14, and the electromagnetic steering rudder 15 are installed on the connecting rod 12, the transmission mechanism 11 is located at the front end of the connecting rod 12, the power supply 13 is installed above the transmission mechanism 11, the remote control module 14 is located between the transmission mechanism 11 and the electromagnetic steering rudder 15, the remote control module 14 is connected to the transmission mechanism 11 and the electromagnetic steering rudder 15, the remote control module 14 can receive a signal from the remote control to turn on the power supply 13 to start the transmission mechanism 11, and the electromagnetic steering rudder 15 can control the aircraft to deviate left and right to maintain balance.

[0024] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the transmission mechanism 11 includes a mounting seat 111, two connecting members 112, two cranks 113, a first transmission gear 114, a reduction gear set, a driving gear 117, a motor 118, and a second transmission gear 119. The connecting member 112, the first transmission gear 114, the reduction gear set, and the motor 118 are all installed on the mounting seat 111. The driving gear 117, the first transmission gear 114, the reduction gear set, and the second transmission gear 119 are located on the same side of the mounting seat 111. The output end of the motor 118 passes through the mounting seat 111. The driving gear 117 is installed at the output end of the motor 118. The motor 118 is a hollow cup motor. The use of the hollow cup motor can reduce the overall weight of the aircraft. The hollow cup motor has the characteristics of light weight and high speed and is very suitable for use in the aircraft.

[0025] The reduction gear set includes a first reduction gear 116 and a second reduction gear 115. Both the first reduction gear 116 and the second reduction gear 115 are rotatably mounted on the mounting base 111. The first reduction gear 116 includes a large gear on an outer ring and a small gear on an inner ring. The large gear of the first reduction gear 116 meshes with the driving gear 117, and the small gear of the first reduction gear 116 meshes with the second reduction gear 115. The second reduction gear 115 also includes a large gear on an outer ring and a small gear on an inner ring. The large gear on the outer ring of the second reduction gear 115 meshes with the small gear of the first reduction gear 116, and the small gear of the second reduction gear 115 meshes with the first transmission gear 114. The first transmission gear 114 meshes with the second transmission gear 119. The driving gear 117 transmits the reduction gear set and then transmits the first transmission gear 114 and the second transmission gear 119. The transmission ratio of the driving gear 117 to the first transmission gear 114 and the second transmission gear 119 is 98:1.

[0026] The connecting member 112 is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat 111, and one end of the crank 113 is rotatably mounted on the end surface of the first transmission gear 114 or the second transmission gear 119 away from the reduction gear set. The end of the crank 113 connected to the first transmission gear 114 or the second transmission gear 119 deviates from a circle, so that the first transmission gear 114 or the second transmission gear 119 can drive the crank 113 to move up and down when rotating. One of the cranks 113 is connected to the first transmission gear 114 and one of the connecting members 112, and the other crank 113 is connected to the second transmission gear 119 and the other connecting member 112. The connecting member 112 is fixedly connected to the wing 2, and the other end of the crank 113 is rotatably connected to the connecting member 112. The first transmission gear 114 and the second transmission gear 119 rotate to drive the connecting member 112 to rotate and swing back and forth, simulating the flapping action of the butterfly wings.

[0027] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the wing 2 includes a front wing 21 and a rear wing 22, the front wing 21 includes a first outer frame rod 211, a first support rod 212, a second support rod 213, and a front wing membrane 214, the first outer frame rod 211, the first support rod 212, and the second support rod 213 are fixedly installed on the front wing membrane 214, the first outer frame rod 211 extends along the edge of the front side of the front wing membrane 214, the front side refers to the direction of the connecting rod 12 toward the transmission mechanism 11, the first support rod 212 connects the two ends of the first outer frame rod 211, one end of the second support rod 213 is connected to the first outer frame rod 211, and the other end of the second support rod 213 is connected to the edge of the rear side of the front wing membrane 214, the first support rod 212 is connected to the first outer frame rod 211, and the second support rod 213 is connected to the rear edge of the front wing membrane 214. The support rod 212 is vertically arranged with the second support rod 213, and the first support rod 212 and the second support rod 213 are respectively installed and supported on the longest part and the longest part of the width of the front wing membrane 214. The first support rod 212 and the second support rod 213 can support the entire front wing membrane 214, and the front wing 21 is provided with a first outer frame rod 211 extending along the front edge of the front wing membrane 214. The first outer frame rod 211 can strengthen the deformation force of the front wing 21 caused by wind resistance when the front wing 21 flies forward, so that the front wing 21 is more stable during flight. The vertically cross-distributed first support rod 212 and the second support rod 213 can maintain the support of the entire front wing membrane 214 while reducing the weight.

[0028] The hind wing 22 includes a second outer frame rod 221, a third outer frame rod 222, a third support rod 223, and a hind wing membrane 224. The second outer frame rod 221, the third outer frame rod 222, and the third support rod 223 are fixedly installed on the hind wing membrane 224 and are distributed in a fan shape. The second outer frame rod 221 and the third outer frame rod 222 extend along the two side edges of the hind wing membrane 224 respectively. The second outer frame rod 221 and the third outer frame rod 222 can support the two side edges of the hind wing membrane 224. The third support rod 223 is located in the middle position of the hind wing membrane 224. The third support rod 223 can support the middle part of the hind wing membrane 224, and the hind wing membrane 224 is more stable when flapping. The fan-shaped second outer frame rod 221, the third outer frame rod 222, and the third support rod 223 in the hind wing 22 can open the entire hind wing membrane 224 to prevent the hind wing membrane 224 from deforming during the direction process, so that the wing 2 can fly more stably.

[0029] The first outer frame rod 211, the first support rod 212, the second support rod 213, the second outer frame rod 221, the third outer frame rod 222, and the third support rod 223 are all made of carbon fiber materials, wherein the diameters of the first support rod 212, the second support rod 213, and the third support rod 223 are smaller than the diameters of the first outer frame rod 211, the second outer frame rod 221, and the third outer frame rod 222, thereby reducing the overall weight of the wing 2. The front wing membrane 214 and the rear wing membrane 224 are both made of flexible materials, and PE film is used in this embodiment.

[0030] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions under the concept of the present invention belong to the protection scope of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, some improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the present invention should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bionic butterfly aircraft, characterized in that: The invention comprises a body part (1) and a pair of wings (2), wherein the body part (1) comprises a transmission mechanism (11), a connecting rod (12), a power source (13), a remote control module (14), and an electromagnetic steering rudder (15), wherein the transmission mechanism (11), the power source (13), the remote control module (14), and the electromagnetic steering rudder (15) are installed on the connecting rod (12), wherein the transmission mechanism (11) can drive the wings (2) to swing, wherein the wings (2) comprise a front wing (21) and a rear wing (22), wherein the front wing (21) comprises a first outer frame rod (211), a first support rod (212), a second support rod (213), and a front wing membrane (214), wherein the first outer frame rod (211), the first support rod (212), and the second support rod (213) are fixedly installed on the front wing membrane (214), and the first outer frame rod (211) is arranged along the front wing membrane (214). The rear wing (22) is a wing having a first outer frame rod (214) and a second outer frame rod (212). The first support rod (212) is connected to two ends of the first outer frame rod (211), one end of the second support rod (213) is connected to the first outer frame rod (211), and the other end of the second support rod (213) is connected to the edge of the rear side of the front wing membrane (214); the rear wing (22) comprises a second outer frame rod (221), a third outer frame rod (222), a third support rod (223), and a rear wing membrane (224); the second outer frame rod (221), the third outer frame rod (222), and the third support rod (223) are fixedly mounted on the rear wing membrane (224) and are distributed in a fan shape; the second outer frame rod (221) and the third outer frame rod (222) extend along the edges of both sides of the rear wing membrane (224), respectively; and the third support rod (223) is located in the middle of the rear wing membrane (224).

2. A bionic butterfly flying vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support rod (212) and the second support rod (213) are arranged vertically, and the first support rod (212) and the second support rod (213) are respectively installed and supported on the longest part and the longest part of the front wing membrane (214).

3. The bionic butterfly flying vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism (11) comprises a mounting seat (111), two connecting members (112), two cranks (113), a first transmission gear (114), a reduction gear set, a driving gear (117), a motor (118), and a second transmission gear (119); the connecting member (112), the first transmission gear (114), the reduction gear set, and the motor (118) are all mounted on the mounting seat (111); the driving gear (117) is mounted on the output end of the motor (118); the driving gear (117) drives the reduction gear set and further drives the first transmission gear (114) and the second transmission gear (119); one of the cranks (113) is connected to the first transmission gear (114) and one of the connecting members (112); another of the cranks (113) is connected to the second transmission gear (119) and another of the connecting members (112); and the connecting member (112) is fixedly connected to the wing (2).

4. The bionic butterfly flying vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The reduction gear set comprises a first reduction gear (116) and a second reduction gear (115); the first reduction gear (116) and the second reduction gear (115) are both rotatably mounted on the mounting seat (111); the first reduction gear (116) meshes with the driving gear (117) and the second reduction gear (115); the second reduction gear (115) meshes with the first transmission gear (114); and the first transmission gear (114) meshes with the second transmission gear (119).

5. The bionic butterfly flying vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving gear (117), the first transmission gear (114), the reduction gear set, and the second transmission gear (119) are located on the same side of the mounting seat (111).

6. The bionic butterfly flying vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting member (112) is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat (111), one end of the crank (113) is rotatably mounted on an end surface of the first transmission gear (114) away from the reduction gear set, and the other end of the crank (113) is rotatably connected to the connecting member (112), and the first transmission gear (114) rotates to drive the connecting member (112) to rotate and swing back and forth.

7. The bionic butterfly flying vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism (11) is located at the front end of the connecting rod (12), the power supply (13) is installed above the transmission mechanism (11), the remote control module (14) is located between the transmission mechanism (11) and the electromagnetic steering rudder (15), and the remote control module (14) is connected to the transmission mechanism (11) and the electromagnetic steering rudder (15).

8. The bionic butterfly flying vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first outer frame rod (211), the first support rod (212), the second support rod (213), the second outer frame rod (221), the third outer frame rod (222), and the third support rod (223) are all made of carbon fiber materials, and the front wing membrane (214) and the rear wing membrane (224) are both made of flexible materials.

9. The bionic butterfly flying vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The motor (118) is a coreless motor.

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