Pressing type lock catch folding mechanism and unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to a pressing type lock catch folding mechanism which comprises a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece. The first connecting piece is hinged to the second connecting piece; a first clamping part is arranged on the first connecting piece, a clamping jaw is arranged on the second connecting piece, and a second clamping part is arranged on the clamping jaw; the first clamping part can be clamped with the second clamping part; the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece have at least two states: in the first state, the first clamping part is clamped with the second clamping part, and the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are kept in a locking state; and in the second state, the first clamping part is separated from the second clamping part, and the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece can be folded. The folding chair can be conveniently unfolded and folded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of drones, and in particular to a push-type locking folding mechanism and a drone. Background Art

[0002] For multi-rotor drones with larger mass, in order to make the drone have greater power, the size of the drone is also relatively large. In order to reduce the space occupied by the drone when not in use, the existing technology usually uses a detachable or foldable method to solve this problem.

[0003] Currently, the arms of multi-rotor drones on the market mostly use connections such as pipe threads and screws. This results in inefficient and time-consuming disassembly and assembly, and relatively poor static and dynamic performance of the entire drone. Existing folding methods typically use a locking mechanism to achieve locking and folding, which is relatively cumbersome.

[0004] How to provide a folding mechanism that is convenient for unfolding and folding is one of the important issues that need to be solved urgently in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present disclosure is proposed in view of the above problems, and provides a push-lock folding mechanism and a drone.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a push-lock folding mechanism is provided, which includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member;

[0007] The first connecting member is hinged to the second connecting member; the first connecting member is provided with a first clamping portion, the second connecting member is provided with a claw, and the claw is provided with a second clamping portion;

[0008] The first clamping portion can be engaged with the second clamping portion;

[0009] There are at least two states between the first connecting member and the second connecting member:

[0010] In the first state, the first clamping portion is clamped with the second clamping portion, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member are kept in a locked state;

[0011] In the second state, the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are disengaged, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member can be folded.

[0012] The push-lock folding mechanism as described above, wherein, optionally, the middle portion of the claw is hinged to the second connecting member;

[0013] The hinge centers of the first connecting member and the second connecting member and the center line of the claw are arranged in parallel, and are located on opposite sides of an end of the second connecting member close to the first connecting member.

[0014] As described above, in the push-type lock folding mechanism, optionally, a pressing portion is provided on the clamping claw, and the hinged position of the clamping claw is located between the second clamping portion and the pressing portion.

[0015] The push-type lock folding mechanism as described above, optionally, further includes an elastic member, which is installed between the pressing portion and the second connecting member, and the elastic member is used to abut the second clamping portion of the claw against the first clamping portion to limit the relative rotation between the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

[0016] The above-mentioned push-type lock folding mechanism, wherein, optionally, the end of the claw close to the first connecting member is provided with a first guide portion;

[0017] A second guide portion is provided at an edge of the first clamping portion close to the hinge center of the clamping claw.

[0018] The push-type lock folding mechanism as described above, wherein, optionally, a relief hole is provided on the claw;

[0019] The second connecting member is further provided with a pressing member, and the pressing member extends toward the direction close to the first connecting member;

[0020] In the first state, the pressing member is located in the avoidance hole, and the pressing member abuts against the first connecting member.

[0021] The push-lock folding mechanism as described above, wherein, optionally, a sleeve is provided on the first connecting member;

[0022] The second connecting member is provided with a connecting rod extending outward, and the connecting rod is provided with a connecting hole.

[0023] As described above, in the push-lock folding mechanism, optionally, a connecting ear is provided at one end of the second connecting member close to the first connecting member, and the connecting ear is rotatably connected to the first connecting member via a connecting shaft.

[0024] As described above, the push-type lock and folding mechanism, wherein, optionally, a side of the pressing portion facing away from the second connecting member is provided with anti-slip grooves.

[0025] The present disclosure also proposes a drone, which includes a push-lock folding mechanism as described in any one of the above items, wherein the first connecting member is used to connect the drone's arm, and the second connecting member is used to connect the drone's body.

[0026] As will be described in detail below, the push-lock folding mechanism according to the embodiment of the present disclosure generally includes a first connector and a second connector; the first connector is hingedly connected to the second connector; the first connector is provided with a first clamping portion, the second connector is provided with a claw, and the claw is provided with a second clamping portion; the first clamping portion is capable of engaging with the second clamping portion; the first connector and the second connector have at least two states: in a first state, the first clamping portion is engaged with the second clamping portion, and the first connector and the second connector remain in a locked state; in a second state, the first clamping portion is disengaged from the second clamping portion, and the first connector and the second connector can be folded. The claw is used to switch the first connector and the second connector between the first state and the second state, so that when the drone is in use, the push-lock folding mechanism is in the first state, and when it is not in use, the push-lock folding mechanism is in the second state, which helps to reduce storage space. The push-lock folding mechanism facilitates rapid switching between the first and second states.

[0027] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary, and are intended to provide further explanation of the technology as claimed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The above and other purposes, features, and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent through a more detailed description of the embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are intended to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present disclosure, they are used to explain the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. In the drawings, the same reference numerals generally represent the same components or steps.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the push-lock folding mechanism proposed in the present disclosure in the first state;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the push-type lock folding mechanism proposed in the present invention in the second state.

[0031] Description of reference numerals:

[0032] 1-first connecting piece, 2-second connecting piece, 3-claw, 4-elastic piece;

[0033] 11-first clamping portion, 12-second guide portion, 13-sleeve;

[0034] 21-pressing member, 22-connecting rod, 23-connecting hole, 24-connecting ear;

[0035] 31 - second clamping portion, 32 - pressing portion, 33 - first guide portion, 34 - avoidance hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure more apparent, the following will describe in detail exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all the embodiments of the present disclosure, and it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment provides a push-lock folding mechanism, which includes a first connector 1 and a second connector 2. In a specific implementation, the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are used to connect the drone's arm and the drone's body, respectively.

[0039] In a specific implementation, the first connecting member 1 is hinged to the second connecting member 2 ; in a specific implementation, the side edge of one end of the first connecting member 1 is hinged to the side edge of the second connecting member 2 .

[0040] Specifically, the first connecting member 1 is provided with a first clamping portion 11, the second connecting member 2 is provided with a claw 3, and the claw 3 is provided with a second clamping portion 31. In a specific implementation, the second clamping portion 31 is provided on the side of the second connecting member 2.

[0041] The first engaging portion 11 is capable of engaging with the second engaging portion 31. In a specific implementation, the second engaging portion 31 is a surface perpendicular to the length direction of the claw. In a specific implementation, the claw 3 is an L-shaped structure. The first engaging portion 11 is a stepped surface, wherein the stepped surface is perpendicular to the length direction of the first connector 1.

[0042] In a specific implementation, the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 have at least two states:

[0043] In the first state, please refer to Figure 1 The first engaging portion 11 engages with the second engaging portion 31, and the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 remain locked. In this state, the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 cannot rotate relative to each other, and the second connectors 2 no longer rotate relative to each other, allowing the arms to be deployed.

[0044] In the second state, please refer to Figure 2, the first clamping portion 11 is disengaged from the second clamping portion 31, and the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 can be folded. In this state, the second connecting members 2 can rotate relative to each other, making it easier to fold the arm.

[0045] In a specific implementation, the middle part of the claw 3 is hinged to the second connecting member 2; in a specific implementation, the middle part of the claw 3 protrudes toward the second connecting member 2. In this way, the claw 3 forms a fulcrum at the hinge, so that the claw 3 forms a lever mechanism, so that the pressure-type lock folding mechanism can be controlled by pressing, which facilitates the control between the first state and the second state.

[0046] The hinge centers of the first and second connectors 1 and 2 are arranged parallel to the centerline of the claws 3 and are located on opposite sides of the second connector 2 at one end close to the first connector 1. In this way, the claws 3 can further tighten the first and second connectors 1 and 2.

[0047] In a specific implementation, in order to facilitate the control of the claw 3 to achieve locking and unlocking of the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2, the claw 3 is provided with a pressing portion 32, and the hinged position of the claw 3 is located between the second engaging portion 31 and the pressing portion 32. In this way, the claw 3 can form a lever structure. When in the first state, by pressing the pressing portion 32, the claw 3 can be released from the engaging state with the first connecting member 1.

[0048] For specific implementation, please refer to Figure 1 In order to ensure stable engagement of the claw 3 in the first state, an elastic member 4 is further included. The elastic member 4 is installed between the pressing portion 32 and the second connecting member 2. The elastic member 4 is used to abut the second engaging portion 31 of the claw 3 against the first engaging portion 11, thereby limiting relative rotation between the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2. Specifically, the elastic member 4 is compressive and elastic. The elastic member 4 is used to press the second engaging portion 31 of the claw 3 toward the upper direction of the first connecting member 1, thereby enabling the first engaging portion 11 to hinder relative rotation between the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2, thereby achieving stable locking between the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2.

[0049] In a specific implementation, to facilitate the switching of the push-lock folding mechanism from the second state to the first state, a first guide portion 33 is provided on the end of the claw 3 proximate to the first connector 1. When the push-lock folding mechanism switches from the second state to the first state, the first connector 1 is directly rotated. During the rotation, the first connector 1 abuts against the first guide portion 33, driving the claw 3 to open outward until the first engaging portion 11 engages with the second engaging portion 31. Furthermore, to facilitate sliding movement with the first guide portion 33, a second guide portion 12 is provided on the edge of the first engaging portion 11 near the hinge center of the claw 3. During the switching of the push-lock folding mechanism from the second state to the first state, when the first connector 1 rotates, the second guide portion 12 contacts the first guide portion 33, generating a lateral force that causes the second engaging portion 31 of the claw 3 to open outward until the second engaging portion 31 engages with the first engaging portion 11.

[0050] In a specific implementation, in order to enable the first connecting member 1 to quickly open with the second connecting member 2 when switching from the first state to the second state, an avoidance hole 34 is provided on the claw 3 during the implementation process. The second connecting member 2 is also provided with a pressing member 21, which extends toward the direction close to the first connecting member 1; the function of the pressing member 21 is that when the claw 3 is pressed, the pressing member 21 can generate a small lateral force to cause relative rotation between the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2. Specifically, in the first state, the pressing member 21 is located in the avoidance hole 34, and the pressing member 21 rests on the first connecting member 1. In a specific implementation, the avoidance hole 34 can also play a role in reducing weight.

[0051] In practice, to facilitate secure connection to the arm and body, the first connector 1 is provided with a sleeve 13 for connecting to the arm. The second connector 2 is provided with an outwardly extending connecting rod 22, which is provided with a connecting hole 23. The provision of connecting hole 23 facilitates bolt connection to the body.

[0052] In a specific implementation, a connecting ear 24 is provided at one end of the second connecting member 2 close to the first connecting member 1, and the connecting ear 24 is rotatably connected to the first connecting member 1 via a connecting shaft. That is, the connecting ear 24 and the first connecting member 1 can rotate relative to each other.

[0053] In a specific implementation, the pressing portion 32 is provided with anti-slip grooves on the side facing away from the second connector 2. Thus, by providing the anti-slip grooves, it is easy to press the claws to achieve the switching of the press-type lock folding mechanism from the first state to the second state.

[0054] In a specific implementation, in order to achieve the purpose of lightweighting, both the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 are provided with weight-reducing holes.

[0055] Example 2

[0056] This embodiment is a specific application of embodiment 1, and the similarities are not repeated here. Only the differences are described below.

[0057] This embodiment provides a drone, which includes the push-lock folding mechanism described in Example 1, wherein the first connector 1 is used to connect the drone's arm, and the second connector 2 is used to connect the drone's body. In a specific implementation, the drone's arm can be switched between the first and second states by controlling the push-lock folding mechanism to switch between the first and second states. During the switching process from the first state to the second state, the second state can be switched by simply pressing the pressing portion 32 of the claw 3. During the switching process from the second state to the first state, the first connector 1 can be simply rotated toward the second connector 2 until the first engaging portion 11 engages with the second engaging portion 31.

[0058] The basic principles of the present disclosure have been described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, strengths, and effects mentioned in this disclosure are merely illustrative and not restrictive, and should not be construed as necessarily possessed by each embodiment of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the specific details disclosed above are provided for illustrative purposes and to facilitate understanding, rather than as limitations. These details do not limit the present disclosure to necessarily being implemented using these specific details.

[0059] The block diagrams of the devices, devices, equipment, and systems involved in this disclosure are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, or configured in the manner shown in the block diagrams. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, these devices, devices, equipment, and systems can be connected, arranged, or configured in any manner. Words such as "include," "comprise," "have," and the like are open-ended words, meaning "including but not limited to," and can be used interchangeably therewith. The words "or" and "and" used herein refer to the words "and / or" and can be used interchangeably therewith, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The word "such as" used herein refers to the phrase "such as but not limited to," and can be used interchangeably therewith.

[0060] Additionally, as used herein, "or" used in a list of items beginning with "at least one" indicates a separate list, so that, for example, a list of "at least one of A, B, or C" means A or B or C, or AB or AC or BC, or ABC, i.e., A and B and C. Furthermore, the word "exemplary" does not mean that the example described is preferred or better than other examples.

[0061] It should also be noted that in the system and method of the present disclosure, each component or each step can be decomposed and / or recombined. Such decomposition and / or recombination should be regarded as equivalent solutions of the present disclosure.

[0062] Various changes, substitutions, and modifications may be made to the technology described herein without departing from the teachings defined by the appended claims. Moreover, the scope of the claims of this disclosure is not limited to the specific aspects of the processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of things, means, methods, and actions described above. Currently existing or later developed processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of things, means, methods, or actions that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same results as the corresponding aspects described herein may be utilized. Accordingly, the appended claims include within their scope such processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of things, means, methods, or actions.

[0063] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0064] The above description has been provided for the purpose of illustration and description. In addition, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure to the forms disclosed herein. Although a number of example aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, alterations, additions, and sub-combinations thereof.

Claims

1. A push-lock folding mechanism, characterized in that: It comprises a first connecting member (1) and a second connecting member (2); The first connecting member (1) and the second connecting member (2) are hingedly connected; the first connecting member (1) is provided with a first clamping portion (11), the second connecting member (2) is provided with a clamping claw (3), and the clamping claw (3) is provided with a second clamping portion (31); The first clamping portion (11) is capable of engaging with the second clamping portion (31); There are at least two states between the first connecting member (1) and the second connecting member (2): In the first state, the first clamping portion (11) is clamped with the second clamping portion (31), and the first connecting member (1) and the second connecting member (2) are kept in a locked state; In the second state, the first clamping portion (11) and the second clamping portion (31) are disengaged, and the first connecting member (1) and the second connecting member (2) can be folded.

2. The push-lock folding mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The middle portion of the claw (3) is hinged to the second connecting member (2); The hinge centers of the first connecting member (1) and the second connecting member (2) and the center line of the claw (3) are arranged in parallel, and are located on opposite sides of an end of the second connecting member (2) close to the first connecting member (1).

3. The push-lock folding mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: A pressing portion (32) is provided on the clamping claw (3), and the hinged position of the clamping claw (3) is located between the second clamping portion (31) and the pressing portion (32).

4. The push-lock folding mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: It also includes an elastic member (4), which is installed between the pressing portion (32) and the second connecting member (2), and the elastic member (4) is used to make the second clamping portion (31) of the clamping claw (3) abut against the first clamping portion (11) to limit the relative rotation between the first connecting member (1) and the second connecting member (2).

5. The push-lock folding mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: A first guide portion (33) is provided at one end of the claw (3) close to the first connecting member (1); A second guide portion (12) is provided at the edge of the first clamping portion (11) close to the hinge center of the clamping claw (3).

6. The push-lock folding mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: The claw (3) is provided with an avoidance hole (34); The second connecting member (2) is further provided with a pressing member (21), and the pressing member (21) extends in a direction close to the first connecting member (1); In the first state, the pressing member (21) is located in the avoidance hole (34), and the pressing member (21) abuts against the first connecting member (1).

7. The push-lock folding mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: The first connecting member (1) is provided with a sleeve (13); The second connecting member (2) is provided with a connecting rod (22) extending outward, and the connecting rod (22) is provided with a connecting hole (23).

8. The push-lock folding mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: A connecting ear (24) is provided at one end of the second connecting member (2) close to the first connecting member (1), and the connecting ear (24) is rotatably connected to the first connecting member (1) via a connecting shaft.

9. The push-lock folding mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: The side of the pressing portion (32) facing away from the second connecting member (2) is provided with anti-slip grooves.

10. A drone, characterized in that: It comprises the push-lock folding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first connecting member (1) is used to connect the arm of the drone, and the second connecting member (2) is used to connect the body of the drone.

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