Unmanned aerial vehicle transport case

By designing the support and insertion rod fixing structure that connects the cube-shaped drone transport box to the drone, the problem of unstable transport box in the prior art is solved, and the stability and safety improvement in the transportation process of drone is achieved.

CN223132749UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22NANJING MULTI BASE OBSERVATION TECH RES INST CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422051735.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-23

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Technical Problem

It is difficult to ensure the stability of the cargo in the transport box under the hanging line directly, which affects the flight stability of the drone.

Method used

A drone transport box is designed, using a square-shaped box, the outer fixed support is symmetrically connected to the drone mating port, and is fixed with the drone screws through four protruding insertion rods to keep the box consistent with the center of gravity of the drone, and is embedded in the surface of the box to enhance friction and stabilize transportation.

Benefits of technology

The transport box is fixed and stable on the drone, maintaining the center of gravity consistent, and improving the stability and safety during transportation.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an unmanned aerial vehicle transport case which solves the problems that an existing unmanned aerial vehicle is simple in transport mode, unstable in packing case and the like, and adopts the main scheme that the unmanned aerial vehicle transport case comprises a square case body with a cavity inside, and one side of the case body is hinged with an outwards-turned door opening cabinet through a hinge blade; the end, away from the hinge blade, of the door opening cabinet is movably sealed with the box body through an intelligent lock module, supporting pieces are further fixed to the outer side of the box body, a matching opening used for being matched with an external unmanned aerial vehicle is formed in the top of the box body in an inwards-concave mode, and the two supporting pieces are symmetrical about the center of the matching opening. Each supporting piece comprises two main rods formed by connecting a plurality of auxiliary rods, the two main rods are embedded and fixed in the side faces and the top face of the box body, the auxiliary rods corresponding to the top face of the box body are internally exposed into the matching opening, and the internally exposed ends point to the center of the matching opening; and the auxiliary rods corresponding to the side surface part of the box body are vertically and parallelly spaced, and the bottom ends of the auxiliary rods are exposed out of the box body and are combined and fixed with bottom rods.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of logistics transportation, in particular to a drone transport box. Background Art

[0002] Drone express (UAV Express) means using a radio remote control device and a self - contained program control device to operate an unmanned low - altitude aircraft to carry packages and automatically deliver them to the destination. Its advantages mainly lie in solving the distribution problems in remote areas, improving the distribution efficiency, and reducing labor costs at the same time. The disadvantages mainly include that drones are unable to deliver goods in bad weather, and it is impossible to avoid human damage during flight.

[0003] For existing drone transport boxes, most of them are directly hung on the drone through a suspension line. However, this method is difficult to ensure the flatness of the goods in the transport box. When lifting heavy objects, the flight stability of the drone will also be affected. Therefore, we propose a drone transport box to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the defects existing in the prior art. The utility model proposes a drone transport box, which can cooperatively fix the transport box to the drone, facilitating its participation in the subsequent intelligent logistics transportation process.

[0005] To solve the above - mentioned technical problem, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a drone transport box, comprising: a box body with a cubic shape and a cavity inside. One side of the box body is hinged with an out - turned opening cabinet through a hinge. The opening cabinet is movably sealed with the box body through an intelligent lock module at the end far from the hinge. A support member is also fixed on the outer side of the box body. The top of the box body is concave with a matching port for cooperating with an external drone. The support member includes two and is symmetric about the center of the matching port. Each support member includes two main rods connected by a plurality of sub - rods. The two main rods are embedded and fixed in the side surface and the top surface of the box body. The sub - rods corresponding to the top surface part of the box body are exposed into the matching port, and the exposed end points to the center of the matching port. The sub - rods corresponding to the side surface part of the box body are vertically parallel and spaced, and the bottom ends are exposed outside the box body and jointly fixed with a bottom rod.

[0006] Further, the sub - rod includes an exposed rod, a side rod, a top rod, and an inner - exposed rod in sequence from bottom to top. Adjacent sub - rods are directly connected or redirected through a three - way joint. The length of the exposed rod does not exceed 115 mm, and the bottom end is directly connected with the bottom rod through a joint. The length of the bottom rod is not less than the width of the box body.

[0007] Further, a plug rod is vertically fixed to the top of the joint between the exposed rod and the ejector rod. One end of the exposed fitting port of the exposed rod is also sleeved and fixed with a fixing block, and a positioning hole is opened at the top of the fixing block.

[0008] Further, the two exposed rods are adjacent to each other at 60° with the center of the fitting port as the center of the circle.

[0009] Further, the joint includes a square block, a circular ring-shaped boss protrudes from the top of the square block, a pair of ends on the side of the square block are through grooves, a deformation slit is opened on one side of the boss corresponding to the through groove, and locking holes are opened on both sides of the square block and the boss.

[0010] Further, the outer wall of the box body is provided with embedding grooves corresponding to the side rods, the ejector rods and the exposed rods.

[0011] Further, the inner wall of the box body is covered with a heat-insulating layer.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model include: the four protruding plug rods can be fixed to the external unmanned aerial vehicle by screws. During the fixing process, the overall center of gravity of the box body and the center of gravity of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be kept on the same vertical line, ensuring stable transportation. Synchronously, each support member is coordinated and symmetric, and is embedded and covered on the surface of the box body, with sufficient friction, so that the box body will not shake easily during transportation, which is practical and reliable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The disclosure of the present utility model will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are only for the purpose of illustration and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same components. Among them:

[0014] Figure 1 Schematically shows an isometric schematic view of a drone transport box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 Schematically shows a bottom structure schematic view of a drone transport box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 Schematically shows a front view of a drone transport box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 Schematically shows according to an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 3 Cross-sectional view taken along line A-A.

[0018] Reference Numerals in the Figures: 1, box body; 2, open-door cabinet; 3, intelligent lock module; 4, support member; 5, secondary rod; 6, main rod; 7, bottom rod; 8, exposed rod; 9, side rod; 10, top rod; 11, internally exposed rod; 12, joint; 13, insertion rod; 14, fixing block; 15, positioning hole; 16, convex platform; 17, through groove; 18, deformation joint; 19, locking hole; 20, embedding groove; 21, thermal insulation layer; 22, square block. Detailed Embodiment

[0019] It is easy to understand that according to the technical solution of the present invention, without changing the essence of the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the art can propose various interchangeable structural forms and implementation methods. Therefore, the following detailed embodiments and the accompanying drawings are only exemplary descriptions of the technical solution of the present invention, and should not be regarded as the whole of the present invention or as a limitation or restriction on the technical solution of the present invention.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention in combination with Figures 1 - 4 shown.

[0021] In this embodiment, for the overall structure, a drone transport box includes: a box body: 1 that is cubic and has a cavity inside. One side of the box body: 1 is hinged with an outward-opening open-door cabinet 2 through a hinge. The open-door cabinet 2 is movably sealed with the box body: 1 through an intelligent lock module 3 at the end far from the hinge. A support member 4 is also fixed on the outside of the box body: 1. The top of the box body: 1 is recessed with a fitting port for cooperating with an external drone. There are two support members 4 that are symmetrically centered on the fitting port. Each support member 4 includes two main rods 6 connected by a plurality of secondary rods 5. The two main rods 6 are embedded and fixed in the side and top surfaces of the box body: 1. The secondary rods 5 corresponding to the top surface part of the box body: 1 are internally exposed into the fitting port, and the internally exposed end points to the center of the fitting port. The secondary rods 5 corresponding to the side surface part of the box body: 1 are vertically parallel and spaced apart, and are externally exposed at the bottom of the box body: 1 and jointly fixed with a bottom rod 7.

[0022] Furthermore, the secondary rod 5 includes an exposed rod 8, a side rod 9, a top rod 10, and an internally exposed rod 11 in sequence from bottom to top. Adjacent secondary rods 5 are directly connected or redirected through a three-way joint 12. The length of the exposed rod 8 does not exceed 115 mm, and is directly connected to the bottom rod 7 through a joint 12 at the bottom. The length of the bottom rod 7 is not less than the width of the box body: 1. A vertical insertion rod 13 is also fixed at the top of the joint 12 between the internally exposed rod 11 and the top rod 10. A fixing block 14 is also sleeved and fixed at the end of the internally exposed rod 11 that is internally exposed to the fitting port. A positioning hole 15 is opened at the top of the fixing block 14. The two internally exposed rods 11 are adjacent to each other at a 60° angle with the center of the fitting port as the center of the circle.

[0023] The connection with an external unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can be achieved through two 60° adjacent main rods 6. The vertical insertion rods 13 at the four exposed inner rods 11 can be screwed and fixed to the external UAV to achieve the coordinated fixation of the entire box body: 1. The mating port at the top of the box body: 1 can be used to embed the convex part at the bottom of the external UAV. Synchronously, the fixing blocks 14 at the ends of the four exposed inner rods 11 are screwed and fixed at the positioning holes 15. After the overall installation is completed, the bottom of the box body: 1 is suspended, and it can be stably placed through the bottom rod 7 during parking. Then, the user locks the door cabinet 2 by means of corresponding communication with the intelligent lock module 3, which can actually include scanning the code with a mobile phone APP or password unlocking, etc., and is not limited to the examples listed in this application.

[0024] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, for the joint 12, in this embodiment, the joint 12 includes a square block 22. The top of the square block 22 protrudes with a circular ring-shaped boss 16. One pair of ends on the side of the square block 22 are through grooves 17. The boss 16 is provided with a deformation slit 18 on one side corresponding to the through groove 17. Locking holes 19 are provided on both sides of the square block 22 and the boss 16.

[0025] Whether it is the through groove 17 on the square block 22 or the inner groove of the boss 16, it can provide a space for inserting and fixing each pair of rods 5. The design of the three-way through groove 17 can ensure the commutation of the adjacent surfaces of the box body: 1, which is convenient and reliable. Further, as Figure 4 shown, the outer wall of the box body: 1 is provided with embedding grooves 20 corresponding to the side rods 9, top rods 10, and exposed inner rods 11. The inner wall of the box body: 1 is covered with a heat preservation layer 21. The embedding grooves 20 can make each pair of rods 5 closely adhere to the surface of the box body: 1. Since the support members 4 are mostly round rod structures, the embedding grooves 20 can further expand the contact area between the box body: 1 and each pair of rods 5, improve the friction force during the driving of the UAV, and indirectly ensure more stable flight transportation in the later stage. The design of the heat preservation layer 21 also avoids the transportation of some goods that rely on temperature storage, and the applicable range is wider.

[0026] The technical scope of the present utility model is not limited to the content described above. Those skilled in the art can make various deformations and modifications to the above embodiments without departing from the technical idea of the present utility model, and these deformations and modifications should all fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle transport box, characterized in that, Comprising: A box body in a cuboid shape with a cavity inside. One side of the box body is hinged with an outward-opening cabinet through a hinge leaf. The outward-opening cabinet is movably sealed with the box body through an intelligent lock module at the end away from the hinge leaf. A support member is also fixed on the outer side of the box body. The top of the box body is recessed with a mating port for cooperating with an external unmanned aerial vehicle. There are two support members which are symmetrically centered on the mating port. Each support member includes two main rods connected by a plurality of sub-rods. The two main rods are embedded and fixed in the side surface and the top surface of the box body. The sub-rods corresponding to the top surface part of the box body are exposed into the mating port, and the exposed end points to the center of the mating port. The sub-rods corresponding to the side surface part of the box body are vertically parallel and spaced apart, and the bottom ends are exposed out of the box body and jointly fixed with a bottom rod.

2. The drone transport box according to claim 1, wherein: The sub-rod includes an exposed rod, a side rod, a top rod and an inner-exposed rod in sequence from bottom to top. Adjacent sub-rods are directly connected or redirected through a three-way joint. The length of the exposed rod does not exceed 115 mm, and the bottom end is directly connected with the bottom rod through a joint. The length of the bottom rod is not less than the width of the box body.

3. The drone transport box according to claim 2, characterized in that: An insertion rod is vertically fixed on the top of the joint between the inner-exposed rod and the top rod. A fixing block is also sleeved and fixed at the end of the inner-exposed rod exposed into the mating port. A positioning hole is opened on the top of the fixing block.

4. The drone transport box according to claim 2, wherein: The two inner-exposed rods are adjacent at 60° with the center of the mating port as the center of the circle.

5. The drone transport box according to claim 2, wherein: The joint includes a square block. A circular ring-shaped boss protrudes from the top of the square block. One pair of ends on the side surface of the square block are through grooves. A deformation slit is opened on the side of the boss corresponding to the through groove. Locking holes are opened on both sides of the square block and the boss.

6. The drone transport box according to claim 2, wherein: Chambers corresponding to the side rod, the top rod and the inner-exposed rod are opened on the outer wall of the box body.

7. A drone transport box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heat-insulating layer is covered on the inner wall of the box body.