Unmanned aerial vehicle automatic off-line device for ship launching
By designing an automatic disconnection device, the automatic removal of external power supply modules is achieved using electric locks and elastic drives, the problems of manual operation complexity in drone launch and poor launch reliability on board are solved, and the safety and reliability of drone launch are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422470879.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-13
AI Technical Summary
The removal of the external power supply module before the launch of the existing drone requires manual operation, and is affected by factors such as small space and shaking during launch on the ship, resulting in poor operational reliability and safety.
An automatic disconnection device including a movable rod, a fixed seat, an electric lock and an elastic drive member is designed. The automatic removal of the external power supply module is achieved through the unlocking of the electric lock and the extension of the elastic drive member, ensuring the stability and safety of the electrical connection.
The automatic removal of external power supply modules is realized, which improves the reliability and safety of drone launches, and reduces the complexity and safety risks of manual operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to an automatic wire detachment device, in particular to an automatic wire detachment device for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used for on-board launching. Background Art
[0002] In order for the engine installed in a related UAV to achieve maximum performance, the internal space layout and functional design often discard relatively bulky, short-lived components that are not conducive to maximizing the engine performance for autonomous startup. The commonly adopted solution in the industry is to use an external power supply module to complete the autonomous startup of the engine before the UAV is launched. After the engine runs stably, the external power supply module is removed to complete the launch of the UAV.
[0003] The connector form generally adopted for the electrical connection between a related external power supply module and the UAV is an aviation plug. The related aviation plug can stably and reliably complete the electrical connection between the external power supply module and the UAV. However, due to the high complexity of the connection of the related aviation plug, the removal of the external power supply module can only be completed by an operator at present.
[0004] Moreover, with the gradual expansion of the application market of UAVs, the demand for on-board launching is also gradually increasing. Affected by the displacement of the ship, the structural form of the ship, and climatic conditions, problems such as crowded operation space and hull shaking, which are not conducive to personnel operation, are often brought, greatly affecting the reliability of the operation and also having an adverse impact on the launch safety. Summary of the Utility Model
[0005] Utility Model Purpose: The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic wire detachment device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for on-board launching, which facilitates the automatic removal of an external power supply module.
[0006] Technical Solution: An automatic wire detachment device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for on-board launching includes:
[0007] A movable rod, one end of the movable rod is used for locking and connecting with a magnetic attraction connector;
[0008] A fixed seat rotatably connected to the other end of the movable rod;
[0009] A fixed frame connected to the fixed seat, both the fixed frame and the fixed seat are used for connecting with a launch rack;
[0010] An electric lock and an elastic driving member both connected to the fixed frame, the electric lock and the elastic driving member cooperate with both ends of the movable rod.
[0011] Optionally, it further includes an adapter plate, one end of the adapter plate abuts against the elastic driving member, one end of the adapter plate cooperates with the locking tongue of the electric lock, and the other end of the adapter plate is connected between both ends of the movable rod.
[0012] Optionally, it further includes a lock tongue slot and a connecting rod hole respectively provided at two ends of the connection plate. The lock tongue slot cooperates with the lock tongue of the electric lock, and the connecting rod hole is connected to the movable rod.
[0013] Optionally, the movable rod includes:
[0014] A connecting rod;
[0015] A locking assembly connected to one end of the connecting rod. The locking assembly is used to lock and connect with the magnetic absorption joint;
[0016] Wherein, the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the fixed seat, and both the electric lock and the elastic driving member cooperate with the two ends of the connecting rod.
[0017] Optionally, the locking assembly includes:
[0018] A connecting column;
[0019] A movable pressure plate and a fixed column plate that are detachably connected to each other. The fixed column plate is threadedly connected to one end of the connecting column, and the movable pressure plate and the fixed column plate are used to jointly wrap the magnetic absorption joint;
[0020] A connecting nut threadedly sleeved outside the fixed column plate. The connecting nut abuts against one end of the connecting column through a gasket;
[0021] Wherein, the other end of the connecting column is connected to one end of the connecting rod.
[0022] Optionally, the elastic driving member includes:
[0023] A housing connected to the fixed frame;
[0024] A first elastic member, one end of the first elastic member is connected to the inner wall of the housing;
[0025] A telescopic head connected to the other end of the first elastic member. The telescopic head is movably matched with the housing;
[0026] Wherein, the telescopic head abuts between the two ends of the movable rod.
[0027] Optionally, the elastic driving member further includes a mounting seat connected to the fixed frame, and the housing is threadedly sleeved inside the mounting seat.
[0028] Optionally, it further includes a fixing plate. One end of the fixing plate is connected to both the fixed seat and the fixed frame, and the other end of the fixing plate is used to connect to the launch rack.
[0029] Optionally, the fixing plate includes:
[0030] A fixed clamping plate, one end of the fixed clamping plate is connected to both the fixed seat and the fixed frame, and one end of the fixed clamping plate is used to abut against the launch rack;
[0031] A U-shaped bolt connected to the fixed clamping plate, and the U-shaped bolt is used to wrap the launch rack.
[0032] Optionally, a limiting arc is provided on the fixed seat, and the limiting arc cooperates with the other end of the movable rod.
[0033] Beneficial effects: When the external power supply module is connected to the relevant drone through the magnetic attraction joint, the electric lock is locked. Under the extrusion of the elastic driving member between the two ends of the movable rod, it is in a compressed state, so that the movable rod is in a fixed position, facilitating the stable and reliable electrical connection between the magnetic attraction joint and the relevant drone under the support of the movable rod; When it is necessary to remove the external power supply module and the magnetic attraction joint, the electric lock is unlocked, and the elastic driving member resets and elongates, so that the movable rod drives the magnetic attraction joint to rotate around the fixed seat in a direction away from the drone, so that the external power supply module and the magnetic attraction joint are automatically removed, facilitating to ensure the reliability of the operation, and at the same time preventing adverse effects on the launch safety of the drone. Description of the drawings
[0034] Figure 1 One of the structural diagrams of the automatic off-line device for drones used in shipboard launches in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0035] Figure 2 The structural diagram of the magnetic attraction joint in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0036] Figure 3 One of the partial diagrams of the automatic off-line device for drones used in shipboard launches in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0037] Figure 4 The structural diagram of the connecting rod in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0038] Figure 5 The structural diagram of the electric lock in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0039] Figure 6 The structural diagram of the elastic driving member in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0040] Figure 7 The structural diagram of the connecting plate in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0041] Figure 8 One of the partial diagrams of the automatic off-line device for drones used in shipboard launches in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0042] Figure 9 The third partial view of the automatic offline device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for shipboard launch in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;
[0043] Figure 10 The second structural diagram of the automatic offline device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for shipboard launch in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;
[0044] Figure 11 The fourth partial view of the automatic offline device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for shipboard launch in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;
[0045] Figure 12 The structural diagram of the fixed seat in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;
[0046] Figure 13 The fifth partial view of the automatic offline device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for shipboard launch in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;
[0047] In the figure: 1, magnetic adsorption joint; 11, cable; 121, electrical signal contact; 122, magnetic adsorption contact; 2, movable rod; 21, movable pressing plate; 22, fixed column plate; 23, pressing screw; 24, connecting nut; 25, gasket; 26, connecting column; 27, connecting rod; 271, fixing hole; 272, rotating hole; 28, connecting plate; 281, threaded through hole; 282, lock tongue slot; 283, connecting rod hole; 29, second fastener; 3, fixed frame; 31, through hole; 32, electric lock; 321, lock seat; 322, lock tongue; 323, lock core; 324, connecting threaded hole; 325, coil; 326, second elastic member; 33, first fastener; 34, mounting seat; 35, elastic driving member; 351, housing; 352, telescopic head; 36, fireproof board; 4, fixed seat; 411, limiting arc; 412, through hole; 42, connecting pin shaft; 43, split pin; 5, fixing plate; 51, fixing clamping plate; 52, U-shaped bolt; 6, launch rack. Specific embodiments
[0048] To make the technical solution of the present utility model clearer, the following further describes the present utility model in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0049] Embodiment 1
[0050] As Figure 1 , this embodiment provides an automatic offline device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for shipboard launch, including: a movable rod 2, one end of the movable rod 2 is used for locking and connecting with the magnetic adsorption joint 1; a fixed seat 4 rotatably connected to the other end of the movable rod 2; a fixed frame 3 connected to the fixed seat 4, both the fixed frame 3 and the fixed seat 4 are used for connecting with the launch rack 6; an electric lock 32 and an elastic driving member 35 both connected to the fixed frame 3, and both the electric lock 32 and the elastic driving member 35 cooperate with both ends of the movable rod 2.
[0051] Specifically, when the external power supply module is connected to the relevant drone through the magnetic connector 1, the electric lock 32 is locked. Under the extrusion between the two ends of the movable rod 2, the elastic driving member 35 is in a compressed state, so that the movable rod 2 is in a fixed position, facilitating the stable and reliable electrical connection between the magnetic connector 1 and the relevant drone supported by the movable rod 2. When it is necessary to remove the external power supply module and the magnetic connector 1, the electric lock 32 is unlocked, and the elastic driving member 35 resets and elongates, causing the movable rod 2 to drive the magnetic connector 1 to rotate away from the drone around the fixed seat 4, so that the external power supply module and the magnetic connector 1 are automatically removed, which is conducive to ensuring the reliability of the operation and preventing adverse effects on the drone launch safety.
[0052] Among them, the movable rod 2 is used to lock the magnetic connector 1. The magnetic connector 1 specifically includes a cable 11, a plurality of electrical signal contacts 121 and a plurality of magnetic contacts 122. The cable 11 and the plurality of electrical signal contacts 121 are electrically connected. The plurality of electrical signal contacts 121 are correspondingly connected to the relevant contacts of the relevant drone, and the plurality of magnetic contacts 122 are correspondingly connected to the relevant contacts of the relevant drone, thus facilitating the electrical connection between the external power supply module and the relevant drone. The fixed seat 4 is used to rotatably carry the movable rod 2, facilitating the rotation of the movable rod 2 around the fixed seat 4. Specifically, the radial limit and axial rotation of the movable rod 2 can be realized through the connecting pin shaft 42 and the split pin 43. A rotation hole 272 can be opened on the movable rod 2 for passing through the connecting pin shaft 42, and a through hole 412 can be opened on the fixed seat 4 for passing through the connecting pin shaft 42. The fixing frame 3 is used to carry the electric lock 32 and the elastic driving member 35. The electric lock 32 is specifically connected to the fixing frame 3 through a plurality of first fasteners 33. A fireproof board 36 can be arranged at one end of the fixing frame 3 close to the electric lock 32 for protecting the electric lock 32. The electric lock 32 is used to lock and unlock the movable rod 2. The electric lock 32 can be a motor electric lock or an electromagnetic electric lock, etc. When the electric lock 32 is an electromagnetic electric lock, the electric lock 32 includes a lock seat 321, a lock tongue 322, a lock core 323, a coil 325 and a second elastic member 326. The lock tongue 322 is connected to the lock core 323. Both the lock tongue 322 and the lock core 323 are movably matched with the lock seat 321. The coil 325 is sleeved outside the lock core 323. One end of the second elastic member 326 is connected to the end of the lock core 323 away from the lock tongue 322, and the other end of the second elastic member 326 is connected to the lock seat 321. A plurality of connecting threaded holes 324 can be opened on the lock seat 321, and a plurality of through holes 31 can be opened on the fixing frame 3. The plurality of first fasteners 33 correspondingly pass through the plurality of connecting threaded holes 324 and the plurality of through holes 31, facilitating the connection of the lock seat 321 to the fixing frame 3. The elastic driving member 35 is used to elastically drive the movable rod 2, and the elastic driving member 35 is preferably a ball screw.
[0053] Further, as Figures 7 - 9, further comprising an adapter plate 28. One end of the adapter plate 28 abuts against the elastic drive member 35, and one end of the adapter plate 28 cooperates with the locking tongue 322 of the electric lock 32. The other end of the adapter plate 28 is connected between the two ends of the movable rod 2. Specifically, the electric lock 32 locks and unlocks the movable rod 2 through the adapter plate 28; the elastic drive member 35 elastically drives the movable rod 2 through the adapter plate 28.
[0054] Furthermore, as Figures 7 - 9 , it further comprises a locking tongue slot 282 and a connecting rod hole 283 respectively provided at both ends of the adapter plate 28. The locking tongue slot 282 cooperates with the locking tongue 322 of the electric lock 32, and the connecting rod hole 283 is connected to the movable rod 2. Specifically, the locking tongue slot 282 is used to accommodate the locking tongue 322 of the electric lock 32; the connecting rod hole 283 is used to accommodate the movable rod 2. Specifically, a fixing hole 271 can be opened on the movable rod 2, and a threaded through hole 281 can be opened on the adapter plate 28, and at the same time, the second fastener 29 passes through the fixing hole 271 and the threaded through hole 281 to realize the fixation of the adapter plate 28 and the movable rod 2.
[0055] Furthermore, as Figures 3 - 4 , the movable rod 2 includes: a connecting rod 27; a locking assembly connected to one end of the connecting rod 27, and the locking assembly is used for locking and connecting with the magnetic attraction joint 1; wherein, the other end of the connecting rod 27 is rotatably connected to the fixed seat 4, and both the electric lock 32 and the elastic drive member 35 cooperate with both ends of the connecting rod 27. Specifically, the connecting rod 27 is used to connect the locking assembly and the fixed seat 4, and both the fixing hole 271 and the rotating hole 272 are provided on the connecting rod 27; the locking assembly is used for locking the magnetic attraction joint 1.
[0056] Furthermore, as Figure 3 , the locking assembly includes: a connecting column 26; a movable pressure plate 21 and a fixed column plate 22 that are detachably connected to each other. The fixed column plate 22 is threadedly connected to one end of the connecting column 26, and the movable pressure plate 21 and the fixed column plate 22 are used to jointly wrap the magnetic attraction joint 1; a connecting nut 24 threadedly sleeved outside the fixed column plate 22, and the connecting nut 24 abuts against one end of the connecting column 26 through a gasket 25; wherein, the other end of the connecting column 26 is connected to one end of the connecting rod 27. Specifically, the movable pressure plate 21 and the fixed column plate 22 can be detachably connected through a compression screw 23; since the fixed column plate 22 is threadedly connected to one end of the connecting column 26, it is convenient to adjust the height of the fixed column plate 22; the connecting nut 24 is used to lock the fixed column plate 22 and one end of the connecting column 26; the gasket 25 is used for anti-loosening, and the gasket 25 can be a flat gasket or a spring gasket.
[0057] Furthermore, as Figure 6 and 8, the elastic driving member 35 includes: a housing 351 connected to the fixing frame 3; a first elastic member, one end of the first elastic member is connected to the inner wall of the housing 351; a telescopic head 352 connected to the other end of the first elastic member, and the telescopic head 352 is movably engaged with the housing 351; wherein, the telescopic head 352 abuts between the two ends of the movable rod 2. Specifically, the housing 351 is used to carry the first elastic member and the telescopic head 352; the first elastic member facilitates the elastic expansion and contraction of the telescopic head 352, and the material of the first elastic member can be spring steel, rubber, etc.
[0058] Further, as Figure 6 and 8 , the elastic driving member 35 further includes a mounting seat 34 connected to the fixing frame 3, and the housing 351 is threadedly sleeved in the mounting seat 34. Specifically, the mounting seat 34 is used to connect the housing 351 to the fixing frame 3, and the housing 351 is threadedly sleeved in the mounting seat 34, which facilitates adjusting the relative position between the housing 351 and the fixing frame 3.
[0059] Further, as Figures 10 - 11 , it further includes a fixing plate 5, one end of the fixing plate 5 is connected to both the fixing seat 4 and the fixing frame 3, and the other end of the fixing plate 5 is used to connect to the launching frame 6. Specifically, the fixing plate 5 is used to connect the fixing seat 4 and the fixing frame 3 together and is used to connect to the launching frame 6.
[0060] Further, as Figures 10 - 11 , the fixing plate 5 includes: a fixing clamping plate 51, one end of the fixing clamping plate 51 is connected to both the fixing seat 4 and the fixing frame 3, and one end of the fixing clamping plate 51 is used to abut against the launching frame 6; a U-shaped bolt 52 connected to the fixing clamping plate 51, and the U-shaped bolt 52 is used to wrap the launching frame 6. Specifically, the fixing clamping plate 51 is used to connect the fixing seat 4 and the fixing frame 3 together and is connected to the launching frame 6 through the U-shaped bolt 52.
[0061] Further, as Figure 12 , a limiting arc 411 is provided on the fixing seat 4, and the limiting arc 411 cooperates with the other end of the movable rod 2. Specifically, the limiting arc 411 is used to limit the rotation angle of the movable rod 2.
[0062] The above embodiments only represent several implementation manners of the present invention, and the description thereof is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation to the scope of the patent of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention shall be subject to the appended claims.
Claims
1. An automatic off-line device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for shipboard launch, characterized in that, Comprising: A movable rod, one end of the movable rod is used for locking connection with a magnetic suction joint; A fixed seat rotatably connected to the other end of the movable rod; A fixed frame connected to the fixed seat, both the fixed frame and the fixed seat are used for connection with a launch rack; An electric lock and an elastic driving member both connected to the fixed frame, the electric lock and the elastic driving member are both cooperated with the two ends of the movable rod.
2. The automatic off-line device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for on-board launch according to claim 1, wherein, It further includes an adapter plate, one end of the adapter plate abuts against the elastic driving member, one end of the adapter plate cooperates with the locking tongue of the electric lock, and the other end of the adapter plate is connected to the two ends of the movable rod.
3. The automatic off-line device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for on-board launching according to claim 2, characterized in that, It further includes a locking tongue slot and a connecting rod hole respectively arranged at both ends of the adapter plate, the locking tongue slot cooperates with the locking tongue of the electric lock, and the connecting rod hole is connected to the movable rod.
4. An automatic off-line device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for on-board launch according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The movable rod includes: A connecting rod; A locking assembly connected to one end of the connecting rod, the locking assembly is used for locking connection with the magnetic suction joint; Wherein, the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the fixed seat, and the electric lock and the elastic driving member are both cooperated with the two ends of the connecting rod.
5. An automatic off-line device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for on-board launching according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes: A connecting column; A movable pressing plate and a fixed column plate detachably connected to each other, the fixed column plate is threadedly connected to one end of the connecting column, and the movable pressing plate and the fixed column plate are used for jointly wrapping the magnetic suction joint; A connecting nut threadedly sleeved outside the fixed column plate, and the connecting nut abuts against one end of the connecting column through a gasket; Wherein, the other end of the connecting column is connected to one end of the connecting rod.
6. An automatic off-line device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for on-board launching according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The elastic driving member includes: A housing connected to the fixed frame; A first elastic member, one end of the first elastic member is connected to the inner wall of the housing; A telescopic head connected to the other end of the first elastic member, the telescopic head is movably cooperated with the housing; Wherein, the telescopic head abuts against the two ends of the movable rod.
7. An automatic off-line device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for shipboard launch according to claim 6, characterized in that, The elastic driving member further includes a mounting seat connected to the fixed frame, and the housing is threadedly sleeved in the mounting seat.
8. An automatic off-line device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for shipboard launching according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, It further includes a fixing plate, one end of the fixing plate is connected to both the fixed seat and the fixed frame, and the other end of the fixing plate is used for connection with the launch rack.
9. An automatic off-line device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for on-board launching according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fixing plate includes: A fixed clamping plate, one end of the fixed clamping plate is connected to both the fixed seat and the fixed frame, and one end of the fixed clamping plate is used for abutting against the launch rack; A U-shaped bolt connected to the fixed clamping plate, the U-shaped bolt is used for wrapping the launch rack.
10. An automatic off-line device for an unmanned aerial vehicle used for on-board launching according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, A limiting arc is arranged on the fixed seat, and the limiting arc cooperates with the other end of the movable rod.