Warning lamp for unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a warning lamp for an unmanned aerial vehicle, which comprises a warning lamp shell and a T-shaped mounting bracket for mounting the warning lamp shell, and further comprises a remote controller for controlling the warning lamp shell to light, and a connecting mechanism is arranged on the outer surface of the mounting bracket. The connecting mechanism enables the warning lamp shell to be quickly connected to the outer surface of the supporting rod of the installation support in a screw-free mode, and the connecting mechanism comprises a rack belt made of polyurethane materials. The free end of the rack belt is inserted into the sliding hole and the extrusion groove, along with rotation of the rotary knob, the rack belt can be extruded to move in the extrusion groove so as to achieve contraction of the rack belt, and then a closed ring can be formed among the rack belt, the connecting piece and the mounting block so that a supporting rod of the mounting support can be tightly held; therefore, the warning lamp shell on one side of the mounting block is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the mounting bracket.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and more particularly to a warning light for an unmanned aerial vehicle. Background Art

[0002] An unmanned aerial vehicle is an unpiloted aircraft controlled by a radio remote control device or an on-board computer program control system. The unmanned aerial vehicle has a simple structure and low use cost. It can not only complete the tasks performed by a piloted aircraft, but is more suitable for tasks that are not suitable for a piloted aircraft. It plays a great role in emergency response and early warning of unexpected events. The unmanned aerial vehicle is light in weight, high in structural strength, convenient to maintain and strong in hardware compatibility. It is designed and made of imported aviation wood, which reduces the weight of the airframe while improving the load capacity and endurance time. The wing and the horizontal tail are of a split structure, which is convenient for transportation and quick to install. It can take off by taxiing and catapulting, and the landing method is to recover by gliding or parachuting, meeting the takeoff and recovery requirements of different sites and different operating environments. Compared with other models, it has the advantages of low cost and convenient maintenance, and can carry high-resolution aerial photo acquisition equipment, real-time monitoring and transmission equipment, and other special acquisition equipment, and is used in aerial photogrammetry, marine and island monitoring, land supervision, forest fire safety prevention, river flood disaster prevention, air quality detection, artificial rainfall.

[0003] Chinese Patent with the authorization announcement number CN212580155U discloses a quick-disassembly and high-brightness warning light device for an unmanned aerial vehicle, including a left unit warning light device and a right unit warning light device. Both the left unit warning light device and the right unit warning light device are composed of a power supply box and a warning light. A connecting seat is provided on one side of the power supply box. A connecting ear plate is provided on the side of the connecting seat away from the power supply box. A connecting bolt is provided on the connecting ear plate. An installation opening is formed at the upper end of the connecting seat near the connecting ear plate. A rotating groove is provided on one side of the lower part of the power supply box near the connecting seat. A rotating shaft is connected to the middle of the rotating groove. A warning light is connected to the rotating shaft. That is, it is sleeved through the installation opening and locked by the connecting bolt to form a detachable structure, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly. When in use, the connecting seat is directly sleeved on the rotating wing installation column of the unmanned aerial vehicle body through the installation opening, and by tightening the nuts at both ends of the connecting bolt, the left unit warning light device and the right unit warning light device can be installed on the unmanned aerial vehicle body to form a quick-disassembly and high-brightness warning light device for an unmanned aerial vehicle.

[0004] Regarding the related technologies described above, the inventor believes that directly sleeving the connecting seat may cause instability of the device during flight or vibration. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will experience different forces and vibrations during operation. If the connection is not firm or the design is improper, it may cause the warning light device to become loose or fall off. Moreover, connecting through bolts and nuts requires external tools, resulting in more tools to be carried during field installation and cumbersome installation. Additionally, existing remote controllers do not help operators accurately understand and adjust the warning light status. Therefore, the present utility model addresses the deficiencies of the above technical problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a warning light for a UAV.

[0006] The present application provides a warning light for a UAV, adopting the following technical solutions:

[0007] A warning light for a UAV includes a warning light housing and a T-shaped mounting bracket for mounting the warning light housing. It also includes a remote controller for controlling the lighting of the warning light housing. A connecting mechanism is provided on the outer surface of the mounting bracket. The connecting mechanism quickly connects the warning light housing to the outer surface of the strut of the mounting bracket in a screwless manner. The connecting mechanism includes a rack belt made of polyurethane material.

[0008] Optionally, the connecting mechanism further includes a connecting piece that wraps and fits on the outer surface of the strut of the mounting bracket. A magnetic sheet is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the connecting piece. An adsorption groove is provided on the outer surface of the strut of the mounting bracket. The outer surface of the magnetic sheet is magnetically connected to the inner wall of the adsorption groove.

[0009] Optionally, the rack belt is fixedly connected to the outer surface of one end of the connecting piece through a connecting block. The rack belt is bent to wrap the outer surface of the strut of the mounting bracket. An extrusion pad that slidably contacts the outer surface of the strut of the mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the rack belt.

[0010] Optionally, the connecting mechanism further includes a mounting block fixedly connected to one side surface of the connecting piece. A sliding hole is provided through one end surface of the mounting block. The outer surface of the rack belt is movably sleeved with the inner wall of the sliding hole. One side surface of the warning light housing is fixedly connected to one side surface of the mounting block through a connecting seat.

[0011] Optionally, the connecting mechanism further includes a knob rotatably connected to one side surface of the mounting block through a rotating shaft. An extrusion groove is provided through one end surface of the knob. The outer surface of the rack belt passes through the extrusion groove and is threadedly extruded with its inner wall.

[0012] Optionally, a limiting wheel is rotatably sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft on one side of the mounting block, and the outer surface of the limiting wheel is slidably connected to the outer surface of the rack belt.

[0013] Optionally, the remote controller is electrically connected to the warning light housing, and a display screen, a key switch and an LED indicator are respectively arranged on the surface of the remote controller.

[0014] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] 1. By providing a connection mechanism, it is possible to avoid using external tools to achieve the rapid installation of the warning light housing. During the adjustment process, the free end of the rack belt is inserted through the sliding hole and the extrusion groove. As the knob rotates, the rack belt can be squeezed to move in the extrusion groove to achieve its contraction. Furthermore, a closed loop can be formed among the rack belt, the connecting piece and the mounting block to clamp the rod of the mounting bracket, thus realizing the fixed installation of the warning light housing on one side of the mounting block on the outer surface of the mounting bracket.

[0016] 2. By installing a display screen and an indicator on the surface of the remote controller to form a feedback mechanism, an LED indicator is integrated on the remote controller to display the current state of the warning light. For example, green indicates on and red indicates off. This design is simple and intuitive. The operator can understand the state of the warning light at a glance without having to divert attention from flight control. At the same time, the remote controller is equipped with a display screen that can display the status information of the warning light in real time on the screen. This method provides more detailed feedback, including specific status descriptions or graphic markings, which helps the operator accurately understand and adjust the warning light state. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a warning light for an unmanned aerial vehicle proposed by the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional view of the connecting piece structure of a warning light for an unmanned aerial vehicle proposed by the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional view of the adsorption groove structure of a warning light for an unmanned aerial vehicle proposed by the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional view of the rack belt structure of a warning light for an unmanned aerial vehicle proposed by the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional view of the sliding hole structure of a warning light for an unmanned aerial vehicle proposed by the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 6It is a three-dimensional view of the knob structure of a warning light for a drone proposed by the present utility model.

[0023] In the figure: 1, warning light housing; 2, mounting bracket; 3, remote control; 4, rack belt; 5, connecting piece; 6, magnetic sheet; 7, adsorption groove; 8, extrusion pad; 9, mounting block; 10, sliding hole; 11, knob; 12, extrusion groove; 13, limiting wheel; 14, display screen; 15, key switch; 16, LED indicator light. Specific embodiments

[0024] The following will Figure 1-6 make a further detailed description of this application.

[0025] Refer to Figures 1-6 , a warning light for a drone, includes a warning light housing 1 and a T-shaped mounting bracket 2 for mounting the warning light housing 1, and also includes a remote control 3 for controlling the warning light housing 1 to light up. A connecting mechanism is provided on the outer surface of the mounting bracket 2, and the connecting mechanism quickly connects the warning light housing 1 to the outer surface of the rod of the mounting bracket 2 in a screw-free manner. The connecting mechanism includes a rack belt 4 made of polyurethane material.

[0026] The mounting bracket 2 is arranged on the outer surface of the drone housing. In order to quickly mount the warning light housing 1 on the outer surface of the mounting bracket 2, the connecting mechanism further includes a connecting piece 5 that wraps and fits on the outer surface of the rod of the mounting bracket 2. A magnetic sheet 6 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the connecting piece 5. An adsorption groove 7 is opened on the outer surface of the rod of the mounting bracket 2, and the outer surface of the magnetic sheet 6 is magnetically connected to the inner wall of the adsorption groove 7. The arc-shaped connecting piece 5 fits on the outer surface of the mounting bracket 2 and is positioned and connected by being adsorbed into the adsorption groove 7 through the magnetic sheet 6, and then the positioning installation of the warning light housing 1 can be realized.

[0027] In order to fixedly connect the connecting piece 5 to the outer surface of the mounting bracket 2, the rack belt 4 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of one end of the connecting piece 5 through a connecting block. The rack belt 4 is bent to wrap the outer surface of the rod of the mounting bracket 2. An extrusion pad 8 that is in sliding contact with the outer surface of the rod of the mounting bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the rack belt 4. The connecting piece 5 is connected by the rack belt 4, so that the rack belt 4 wraps the rod of the mounting bracket 2. As the rack belt 4 contracts, a closed loop can be formed between the rack belt 4 and the connecting piece 5 to realize the fixed sleeving of the mounting bracket 2, and the frictional resistance between the rack belt 4 and the outer surface of the mounting bracket 2 can be increased through the extrusion of the extrusion pad 8, thereby preventing the rack belt 4 from sliding.

[0028] In order to achieve the contraction and locking of the rack belt 4, the connecting mechanism further includes a mounting block 9 fixedly connected to one side surface of the connecting piece 5. A sliding hole 10 is formed through one end surface of the mounting block 9. The outer surface of the rack belt 4 is movably sleeved with the inner wall of the sliding hole 10. One side surface of the warning light housing 1 is fixedly connected to one side surface of the mounting block 9 through a connecting seat. The free end of the rack belt 4 passes through the sliding hole 10 of the mounting block 9 and is tightened. Thus, a closed loop can be formed among the rack belt 4, the connecting piece 5, and the mounting block 9 to clamp the support rod of the mounting bracket 2, thereby fixing and installing the warning light housing 1 on one side of the mounting block 9 on the outer surface of the mounting bracket 2.

[0029] In order to achieve the contraction of the rack belt 4 to clamp the support rod of the mounting bracket 2, the connecting mechanism further includes a knob 11 rotatably connected to one side surface of the mounting block 9 through a rotating shaft. An extrusion groove 12 is formed through one end surface of the knob 11. The outer surface of the rack belt 4 passes through the extrusion groove 12 and is threadedly extruded with its inner wall. The free end of the rack belt 4 passes through the sliding hole 10 and the extrusion groove 12. As the knob 11 rotates, the rack belt 4 can be extruded to move in the extrusion groove 12 to achieve its contraction.

[0030] By rotating the knob 11, the tightening of the rack belt 4 can be achieved. In order to limit its movement, a limiting wheel 13 is rotatably sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft on one side of the mounting block 9. The outer surface of the limiting wheel 13 is slidably connected to the outer surface of the rack belt 4. The clamping of the rack belt 4 is achieved through the cooperation of the limiting wheel 13 and the extrusion groove 12.

[0031] By setting the connecting mechanism, the quick installation of the warning light housing 1 can be achieved without borrowing external tools. During the adjustment process, the free end of the rack belt 4 passes through the sliding hole 10 and the extrusion groove 12. As the knob 11 rotates, the rack belt 4 can be extruded to move in the extrusion groove 12 to achieve its contraction. Thus, a closed loop can be formed among the rack belt 4, the connecting piece 5, and the mounting block 9 to clamp the support rod of the mounting bracket 2, thereby fixing and installing the warning light housing 1 on one side of the mounting block 9 on the outer surface of the mounting bracket 2.

[0032] The remote controller 3 is electrically connected to the warning light housing 1. On the surface of the remote controller 3, there are respectively arranged a display screen 14, a key switch 15 and an LED indicator light 16. For the convenience of operation and management, the warning light is usually equipped with a remote control switch function, which can control its on / off state from the ground. Operating the remote controller 3 of the remote control switch enables the operator to control the on / off state of the warning light at any time as needed before or during the takeoff of the drone. The operating distance of the remote control switch depends on the communication technology used. Common options include radio frequency or a communication system based on a wireless network. These systems can usually provide a sufficient operating range to cover the maximum possible flight distance of the drone. And the remote control switch system includes a feedback mechanism, enabling the operator to confirm the state of the warning light without actual visual confirmation. Thus, an LED indicator light 16 is integrated on the remote controller 3 to display the current state of the warning light. For example, green indicates on, and red indicates off. This design is simple and intuitive. The operator can understand the state of the warning light by a glance at the remote controller 3 without diverting attention from flight control. At the same time, the remote controller 3 is equipped with a display screen 14, which can display the state information of the warning light in real time on the screen. This way provides more detailed feedback, including specific state descriptions or graphic markings, helping the operator accurately understand and adjust the state of the warning light.

[0033] Working principle: In a specific embodiment of the present utility model, when installing the warning light housing 1, first, the arc-shaped connecting piece 5 is attached to the outer surface of the mounting bracket 2, and the connecting piece 5 is positioned and connected by being adsorbed into the adsorption groove 7 through the magnetic piece 6. Then, the free end of the rack belt 4 is inserted through the sliding hole 10 and the extrusion groove 12. As the knob 11 rotates, the rack belt 4 can be extruded to move in the extrusion groove 12 to achieve its contraction. And through the extrusion of the extrusion pad 8, the frictional resistance between the rack belt 4 and the outer surface of the mounting bracket 2 can be increased, thereby preventing the rack belt 4 from sliding. Furthermore, a closed loop can be formed among the rack belt 4, the connecting piece 5 and the mounting block 9 to tightly hold the strut of the mounting bracket 2, thus realizing the fixed installation of the warning light housing 1 on one side of the mounting block 9 on the outer surface of the mounting bracket 2.

[0034] An LED indicator light 16 is integrated on the remote controller 3 to display the current state of the warning light. For example, green indicates on, and red indicates off. This design is simple and intuitive. The operator can understand the state of the warning light by a glance at the remote controller 3 without diverting attention from flight control. At the same time, the remote controller 3 is equipped with a display screen 14, which can display the state information of the warning light in real time on the screen. This way provides more detailed feedback, including specific state descriptions or graphic markings, helping the operator accurately understand and adjust the state of the warning light.

[0035] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application shall be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A warning light for a drone, characterized in that: The invention comprises a warning light housing (1) and a T-shaped mounting bracket (2) for mounting the warning light housing (1), and also comprises a remote controller (3) for controlling the lighting of the warning light housing (1); a connecting mechanism is provided on the outer surface of the mounting bracket (2); the connecting mechanism quickly connects the warning light housing (1) to the outer surface of a support rod of the mounting bracket (2) in a screwless manner; the connecting mechanism comprises a rack belt (4) made of polyurethane.

2. The warning light for a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection mechanism also includes a connecting piece (5) wrapped and attached to the outer surface of the support rod of the mounting bracket (2), the inner surface of the connecting piece (5) is fixedly connected to a magnetic piece (6), the outer surface of the support rod of the mounting bracket (2) is provided with an adsorption groove (7), and the outer surface of the magnetic piece (6) is magnetically connected to the inner wall of the adsorption groove (7).

3. The warning light for a drone according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rack belt (4) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of one end of the connecting piece (5) via a connecting block, the rack belt (4) is bent to wrap the outer surface of the support rod of the mounting bracket (2), and the inner surface of the rack belt (4) is fixedly connected to a compression pad (8) that is in sliding contact with the outer surface of the support rod of the mounting bracket (2).

4. The warning light for a drone according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connection mechanism also includes a mounting block (9) fixedly connected to a side surface of the connecting piece (5); a sliding hole (10) is formed through one end surface of the mounting block (9); the outer surface of the rack belt (4) is movably sleeved with the inner wall of the sliding hole (10); and a side surface of the warning light housing (1) is fixedly connected to a side surface of the mounting block (9) via a connecting seat.

5. The warning light for a drone according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connection mechanism also includes a knob (11) rotatably connected to a side surface of the mounting block (9) via a rotating shaft, an extrusion groove (12) is formed through one end surface of the knob (11), and the outer surface of the rack belt (4) passes through the extrusion groove (12) and is extruded by the inner wall thread.

6. The warning light for a drone according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer surface of the rotating shaft on one side of the mounting block (9) is rotatably sleeved with a limiting wheel (13), and the outer surface of the limiting wheel (13) is slidably connected to the outer surface of the rack belt (4).

7. The warning light for a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remote controller (3) is electrically connected to the warning light housing (1), and a display screen (14), a key switch (15) and an LED indicator light (16) are respectively provided on the surface of the remote controller (3).

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