UAV flight performance detection device and UAV

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flight performance detection device for an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising: a power module, a functional module and a placement module; the placement module comprises: a placement plate and a receiving cavity connected to the placement plate; the power module is detachably mounted on the placement plate, and the receiving cavity is used to receive the functional module; wherein the functional module is electrically connected to the power module, and the functional module is used to collect data on the flight performance of the unmanned aerial vehicle. In this solution, the power module and the functional module located in the receiving cavity are spatially independent, and the power module and the placement plate are detachably mounted, so that the power module is easy to replace when damaged, and the maintenance of the power module avoids the easy impact on the functional module, thereby increasing the service life of the flight performance detection device. The utility model also discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle using the above-mentioned flight performance detection device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) detection, in particular to a UAV flight performance detection device and the UAV. Background Art

[0002] As drone technology gradually matures, it has shown great application potential in aerial photography, agriculture, transportation, disaster relief, surveying and mapping, power inspection and other fields.

[0003] However, the operating environment of drones is complex and ever-changing, and they often face unpredictable emergencies. Typically, drones are equipped with flight performance testing equipment to accurately and promptly detect and provide feedback on the drone's flight status.

[0004] Currently, most drone flight performance testing equipment has an integrated structure, in which the power module and the functional module cannot be separated. As a result, during daily use, damage to each module may affect the service life of the entire equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a flight performance detection device for a UAV. By placing modules, the power module and the functional module can be separated from each other, avoiding an integrated setting, thereby improving the service life of the flight performance detection device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A flight performance testing device for a UAV, comprising: a power module, a function module, and a placement module;

[0008] The placement module includes: a placement plate and a receiving cavity connected to the placement plate;

[0009] The power module is detachably mounted on the placement plate, and the accommodating cavity is used to accommodate the functional module;

[0010] The functional module is electrically connected to the power module, and is used to collect data on the flight performance of the UAV.

[0011] In some embodiments, the power module includes: a battery compartment, a battery, and a first connector;

[0012] The battery compartment is used to accommodate the battery, the battery compartment is connected to the placement board, one end of the first connector is connected to the battery, and the other end of the first connector is electrically connected to the functional module.

[0013] In some embodiments, the side wall of the battery compartment is recessed along its axial direction to form a groove portion, and the placement plate is raised along its axial direction to form a convex portion;

[0014] The groove portion and the protrusion portion are aligned and engaged with each other.

[0015] In some embodiments, the groove portion includes: a first groove portion and a second groove portion respectively provided on symmetrical side walls of the battery compartment;

[0016] The protrusions include: a first protrusion and a second protrusion both provided on the placement plate;

[0017] The first groove portion and the second groove portion are correspondingly engaged with the first protrusion portion and the second protrusion portion respectively.

[0018] In some embodiments, further comprising: a fastener;

[0019] The groove portion defines a threaded through hole, the raised portion defines a threaded hole, and the fastener passes through the threaded through hole and the threaded hole in sequence to fix the battery compartment to the placement plate.

[0020] In some embodiments, the functional module includes: an antenna, a 4G communication module, and a main control board connected in sequence;

[0021] At least one side of the accommodating cavity is open;

[0022] The antenna is arranged on the side wall of the accommodating cavity, the 4G communication module is located in the accommodating cavity, and the main control board is used to seal the opening surface of the accommodating cavity.

[0023] In some embodiments, the main control board is provided with a second connector, and the second connector protrudes along its axial direction;

[0024] The placement plate is recessed along its axial direction to form a card-connecting groove, and the card-connecting groove passes through the placement plate;

[0025] The second connector can pass through the card connection slot and be connected to the first connector of the power module.

[0026] In some embodiments, the placement module further comprises: a lower cover plate;

[0027] The upper surface of the placement plate is used for detachable installation with the power module, the lower end surface of the accommodating cavity is an open surface, and the lower surface of the placement plate and the lower end surface of the accommodating cavity are in the same horizontal plane;

[0028] The lower cover is used to fix the main control board on the lower surface of the placement plate and the lower end surface of the accommodating cavity.

[0029] In some embodiments, the accommodating cavity is provided with a third connector;

[0030] The third connector is used to charge the power module, and / or the third connector is used to supply power to the functional module.

[0031] A UAV, comprising: the flight performance detection device as described above.

[0032] It can be seen from the above technical solution that the flight performance detection equipment for the unmanned aerial vehicle provided by the present invention is that the power module and the functional module located in the accommodating cavity are spatially independent, and the power module and the placement plate are detachable and installed. When the power module is damaged, it is convenient to replace it, and it is avoided that the functional module is easily affected when the power module is repaired, thereby improving the service life of the flight performance detection equipment.

[0033] This technical solution, through the provision of the third connector, enables the functional module to be powered by an external power supply through the third connector when it is separated from the power module, thereby allowing the flight performance detection equipment to operate normally.

[0034] This technical solution also provides a UAV, which has corresponding beneficial effects due to the use of the above-mentioned flight performance detection equipment. For details, please refer to the previous description and will not be repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. 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 paying any creative work.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the flight performance testing equipment;

[0037] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the power module and other parts of the flight performance test equipment;

[0038] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded diagram;

[0039] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the power module of this flight performance test equipment.

[0040] Among them, 1 is a power module, 11 is a battery compartment, 12 is a battery, 13 is a first connector, 14 is a compartment cover, and 15 is a groove portion;

[0041] 2 is the functional module, 21 is the antenna, 22 is the 4G communication module, 23 is the main control board, 231 is the second connector, 24 is the third connector, and 25 is the female connector;

[0042] 3 is a placement module, 31 is a placement plate, 311 is a protrusion, 312 is a card connection slot, 32 is an accommodating cavity, 33 is a lower cover plate, and 34 is an upper cover plate;

[0043] 4 is a fastener. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0045] The UAV flight performance detection device provided by the embodiment of the present utility model is as follows: Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, it includes: a power module 1, a functional module 2 and a placement module 3;

[0046] The placement module 3 includes: a placement plate 31 and a receiving cavity 32 connected to the placement plate 31;

[0047] The power module 1 is detachably mounted on the placement plate 31 , and the accommodating cavity 32 is used to accommodate the functional module 2 ;

[0048] Among them, the functional module 2 is electrically connected to the power module 1, and the functional module is used to collect data on the flight performance of the drone.

[0049] In the above technical solution, through the setting of the placement module 3, the power module 1 and the functional module 2 located in the accommodating cavity 32 are spatially independent, and the power module 1 and the placement plate 31 are detachably installed. When the power module 1 is damaged, it is convenient to replace it, and it is avoided that the functional module 2 is easily affected when the power module 1 is repaired, thereby improving the service life of the flight performance detection equipment.

[0050] Further, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the power module 1 includes: a battery compartment 11, a battery 12 and a first connector 13, and the battery 12 is a rechargeable lithium battery;

[0051] The battery compartment 11 is used to accommodate the battery 12 . The battery compartment 11 is engaged with the placement plate 31 . One end of the first connector 13 is connected to the battery 12 , and the other end of the first connector 13 is electrically connected to the functional module 2 .

[0052] In the above technical solution, the battery compartment 11 is connected to the placement plate 11 by snapping it in, so that it can be quickly removed from the placement plate 11, thereby improving work efficiency; preferably, the battery compartment is a compartment body with an open side, and the battery 12 is installed in the battery compartment 11 from the open side of the battery compartment 11, and the battery compartment 11 also has space for placing the first connector 13, and the power module also includes a compartment cover 14, which is used to cover the open side of the battery compartment 11; in addition, it can be understood that the bottom of the battery compartment 11 is used to snap on the placement plate 31.

[0053] Further, if Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the side wall of the battery compartment 11 is recessed along its axial direction to form a groove portion 15, and the placement plate 31 is raised along its axial direction to form a raised portion 311;

[0054] The groove portion 15 and the protrusion portion 311 are aligned and engaged with each other.

[0055] In the above technical solution, the groove portion 15 and the protrusion portion 311 are arranged so that the battery compartment 11 and the placement plate 31 can be quickly docked and matched; preferably, the shape of the groove portion 15 is adapted to the shape of the protrusion portion 311, so as to achieve a tight connection and not easily cause looseness.

[0056] Further, if Figure 4 As shown, the groove portion 15 includes: a first groove portion and a second groove portion respectively provided on the symmetrical side walls of the battery compartment 11;

[0057] The raised portion includes: a first raised portion and a second raised portion, both of which are provided on the placement plate 31;

[0058] The first groove portion and the second groove portion are correspondingly engaged with the first protrusion portion and the second protrusion portion respectively.

[0059] In the above technical solution, the first groove portion and the second groove portion are respectively correspondingly clamped to the first protrusion portion and the second protrusion portion, so that the battery compartment 11 is more stably arranged on the placement plate 31, and the power module and the placement module are clamped more firmly; in addition, the first protrusion portion and the second protrusion portion are symmetrically arranged on the placement plate.

[0060] Further, if Figure 2 As shown, it also includes: a fastener 4;

[0061] The groove portion 15 defines a threaded through hole, the protrusion portion 311 defines a threaded hole, and the fastener 4 passes through the threaded through hole and the threaded hole in sequence to fix the battery compartment 11 to the placement plate 31 .

[0062] In the above technical solution, the fasteners are provided to make the connection between the battery compartment 11 and the placement plate 31 more secure, thereby preventing the connection between the battery compartment 11 and the placement plate 31 from loosening during use; in addition, the fasteners are screws or bolts.

[0063] In this technical solution, if Figure 3 As shown, the functional module 2 includes: an antenna 21, a 4G communication module 22 and a main control board 23 connected in sequence;

[0064] The accommodating cavity is open on at least one side;

[0065] The antenna 21 is arranged on the side wall of the accommodating cavity 32 , the 4G communication module 22 is located in the accommodating cavity 32 , and the main control board 23 is used to seal the opening surface of the accommodating cavity 32 .

[0066] In the above technical solution, the antenna 21 can be arranged on the inner wall or outer wall of the accommodating cavity 32. The accommodating cavity 32 can be open on both sides (the upper end face and the lower end face), the lower end face is sealed by the main control board 23, and the upper end face is sealed by the upper cover 34. Of course, in this case, the antenna 21 is arranged on the outer wall of the accommodating cavity; in addition, the number of antennas 21 is multiple, and the multiple antennas 21 are respectively arranged on different outer walls; further, the 4G communication module 22 and the main control board 23 are connected through the female header 25, the female header 25 is welded to the main control board 23, and the 4G communication module 22 is fixed to the main control board 23 by plugging the pin header and the female header 25.

[0067] As a preference, Figure 3 As shown, the main control board 23 is provided with a second connector 231, and the second connector 231 protrudes along its axial direction;

[0068] The placement plate 31 is recessed along its axial direction to form a card-connecting groove 312, and the card-connecting groove 312 passes through the placement plate 31;

[0069] The second connector 231 can pass through the card connection slot 312 to be connected to the first connector 13 of the power module 1 .

[0070] In the above technical solution, the second connector 231 (i.e., the male connector) is set to connect to the first connector (i.e., the female connector) of the power module; in addition, the battery compartment is set with the first connector 13 position, which is recessed inward, so that the second connector 231 can be connected to the first connector 13 more quickly. At the same time, the second connector 231 and the first connector 13 play a positioning role; in addition, the second connector 231 is welded to the main control board 23.

[0071] As a preferred Figure 3 As shown, the placement module 3 further includes: a lower cover plate 33;

[0072] The upper surface of the placement plate 31 is used for detachable installation with the power module 1, the lower end surface of the accommodating cavity 32 is an open surface, and the lower surface of the placement plate 31 and the lower end surface of the accommodating cavity 32 are in the same horizontal plane;

[0073] The cover plate 33 is used to fix the main control board 23 on the lower surface of the placement plate 31 and the lower end surface of the accommodating cavity 32 .

[0074] In the above solution, by providing the lower cover 33 , the main control board 23 is more firmly connected to the placement plate 31 and the accommodating cavity 32 under the action of the lower cover 33 .

[0075] In this technical solution, if Figure 3 As shown, the accommodating cavity 32 is provided with a third connector 24;

[0076] The third connector 24 is used to charge the power module 1, and / or the third connector 24 is used to power the functional module 2; in addition, when necessary, the functional module 2 can be separated from the power module 1 and powered by an external power supply; the external power supply can be a power supply on the drone, and on the basis of being separated from the power module 1, the flight performance of the drone can also be detected.

[0077] In this technical solution, the placement plate 31 and the accommodating cavity 32 are an integrated structure. With this arrangement, the overall structure of the flight performance testing equipment is more solid.

[0078] The present invention also provides a drone, comprising: the aforementioned flight performance testing device. Since this solution adopts the aforementioned flight performance testing device, it also has corresponding beneficial effects. For details, please refer to the above description and will not be repeated here.

[0079] The technical features mentioned above, the technical features described below, and the technical features shown individually in the accompanying drawings may be combined arbitrarily, as long as the combined technical features do not conflict with each other. All possible feature combinations are technical contents explicitly described in this document. Any of the multiple sub-features included in the same statement can be applied independently and does not necessarily have to be applied in conjunction with the other sub-features.

[0080] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments:

[0081] In this technical solution, if Figure 4 As shown, the battery compartment 11 is used to fix and protect the rechargeable lithium battery. The rechargeable lithium battery provides a stable voltage to the entire device through the connector to support the normal operation of the device components.

[0082] The functional module has the function of data collection and storage (used for real-time data collection, transmission and storage of the drone's flight altitude, speed, attitude angle, etc.), including: a third connector 24, an antenna 21, a main control board 23 and a 4G module 22, etc.; the lower cover 33 where the module is placed is used to fix and support the main control board 23, providing a closed working space for the functional module 2 to protect the internal components from interference from the external environment.

[0083] The external power supply charges the rechargeable lithium battery through the third connector 24; the antenna 21 is used to send and receive signals; the main control board 23 can realize real-time signal processing and storage, and transmit data through 4G communication, transmitting the real-time data collected during the flight of the drone to the cloud service, and then transmitting it to the PC for drawing and image display and other operations.

[0084] The power module 1 and functional module 2 are relatively independent and are normally connected and fixed using snap-fit ​​connections and screws. Power and charging are provided via connectors (the power module 1 and functional module 2 are electrically connected via the first connector 13 and the second connector 231). When the power module is removed, an external power source can be connected to the third connector 24 to ensure normal operation of the device.

[0085] Therefore, in special circumstances, such as battery damage or the need to reduce the load, the power module can be removed to replace the battery and reduce the weight of the entire equipment.

[0086] In this technical solution, by selecting the device models of the battery 12 and the main control board 23, the structural dimensions are controlled within a certain range, and then by rationally arranging various parts, the purpose of reducing size and weight is finally achieved.

[0087] In this technical solution, through the setting of this flight performance detection equipment, the flight longitude, latitude, altitude and speed of the UAV during operation can be collected and stored.

[0088] Effects of the utility model:

[0089] The flight performance test equipment can realize battery maintenance and replacement through the independent structure of power modules and functional modules, and can remove the battery and use external power supply when necessary to reduce the weight of the entire equipment, thereby improving the equipment's service life and environmental adaptability.

[0090] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0091] The above description of the disclosed embodiments will enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A flight performance testing device for an unmanned aerial vehicle, characterized in that: include: A power module (1), a functional module (2) and a placement module (3); The placement module (3) comprises: a placement plate (31) and a receiving cavity (32) connected to the placement plate (31); The power module (1) is detachably mounted on the placement plate (31), and the accommodating cavity (32) is used to accommodate the functional module (2); The functional module (2) is electrically connected to the power module (1), and the functional module is used to collect data on the flight performance of the drone.

2. The flight performance testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power module (1) comprises: a battery compartment (11), a battery (12) and a first connector (13); The battery compartment (11) is used to accommodate the battery (12); the battery compartment (11) is snap-connected to the placement plate (31); one end of the first connector (13) is connected to the battery (12); and the other end of the first connector (13) is electrically connected to the functional module (2).

3. The flight performance testing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side wall of the battery compartment (11) is recessed along its axial direction to form a groove portion (15), and the placement plate (31) is raised along its axial direction to form a raised portion (311); The groove portion (15) and the protrusion portion (311) are aligned and snap-fitted.

4. The flight performance testing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The groove portion (15) comprises: a first groove portion and a second groove portion respectively arranged on symmetrical side walls of the battery compartment (11); The raised portion comprises: a first raised portion and a second raised portion, both of which are arranged on the placement plate (31); The first groove portion and the second groove portion are respectively and correspondingly engaged with the first protrusion portion and the second protrusion portion.

5. The flight performance testing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: Fastener (4); The groove portion (15) is provided with a threaded through hole, the raised portion (311) is provided with a threaded hole, and the fastener (4) passes through the threaded through hole and the threaded hole in sequence to fix the battery compartment (11) to the placement plate (31).

6. The flight performance testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional module (2) comprises: an antenna (21), a 4G communication module (22) and a main control board (23) which are connected in sequence; The accommodating cavity (32) is open on at least one side; The antenna (21) is arranged on the side wall of the accommodating cavity (32), the 4G communication module (22) is located in the accommodating cavity (32), and the main control board (23) is used to seal the opening surface of the accommodating cavity (32).

7. The flight performance testing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main control board (23) is provided with a second connector (231), and the second connector (231) protrudes along its axial direction; The placement plate (31) is recessed along its axial direction to form a card-connecting groove (312), and the card-connecting groove (312) passes through the placement plate (31); The second connector (231) can pass through the card connection slot (312) to be connected to the first connector (13) of the power module (1).

8. The flight performance testing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The placement module (3) further comprises: a lower cover plate (33); The upper surface of the placement plate (31) is used for detachable installation with the power module (1), the lower end surface of the accommodating cavity (32) is an open surface, and the lower surface of the placement plate (31) and the lower end surface of the accommodating cavity (32) are in the same horizontal plane; The lower cover plate (33) is used to fix the main control board (23) on the lower surface of the placement plate (31) and the lower end surface of the accommodating cavity (32).

9. The flight performance testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accommodating cavity (32) is provided with a third connector (24); The third connector (24) is used to charge the power module (1), and / or the third connector (24) is used to supply power to the functional module (2).

10. A drone, characterized in that: include: A flight performance testing device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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