Unmanned aerial vehicle launch canister and reconfigurable cluster launch device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle launch, and particularly discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle launch canister and a reconfigurable cluster launcher, the unmanned aerial vehicle launch canister comprises a canister body and a launch frame sleeved on the canister body, the launch frame is provided with two groups of plug-in assemblies, the plug-in assembly comprises a boss unit and a groove unit which are arranged on the two opposite side edges of the launching frame respectively, the boss unit comprises a boss, and the groove unit comprises a groove which can be matched with the boss in size and position; the reconfigurable cluster launching device comprises a locking mechanism and a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle launching cylinders, the unmanned aerial vehicle launching cylinders are spliced through matching of bosses and grooves, and the locking mechanism is used for locking and fixing the spliced launching cylinders. The launch canister is simple in structure and easy to mount and dismount, the problem that the launch canister of the unmanned aerial vehicle is difficult to mount is solved, different numbers of launch cans can be selected to be spliced into different types of cluster launch devices, and different launch requirements can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch, and in particular relates to a UAV launch tube and a reconfigurable cluster launch device. Background Art

[0002] Existing UAV cluster launch systems utilize a separate launch frame and launch tube design. The launch frame must be designed based on the tube's structure and launch requirements, and one launch frame can only accommodate one UAV launch system. During field operations, the launch frame is bulky and difficult to load and unload, often requiring a crane, increasing costs. Furthermore, the frame structure of the launch frame often makes loading the launch tube located in the middle of the launch frame difficult. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a UAV launch tube and a reconfigurable cluster launch device to solve the problem that the launch tube is inconvenient to install in a cluster and cannot adapt to different cluster connection modes.

[0004] The utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A launch tube for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a tube body and at least two groups of launch frames sleeved on the tube body. Two groups of plug-in assemblies are provided on the launch frame. The plug-in assemblies include a boss unit and a groove unit respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the launch frame. The boss unit includes at least two bosses. The groove unit includes at least two grooves that can cooperate with the size and position of the bosses. A first through hole is provided on the boss and passes through the boss. A second through hole is provided on the groove along the height direction of the launch frame and passes through the groove and cooperates with the first through hole.

[0006] In some embodiments, the boss unit includes two bosses, which are distributed at both ends of the side, and the groove unit includes two grooves, which are distributed at both ends of the side and correspond to the positions of the two bosses.

[0007] In some embodiments, the launch frame and the barrel are an integrally formed structure.

[0008] A reconfigurable cluster launch device includes a locking mechanism and multiple drone launch tubes as described above. The multiple drone launch tubes are spliced together through bosses and grooves, and the locking mechanism is used to fix the spliced launch tubes.

[0009] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism comprises:

[0010] A first locking member, comprising a first locking frame, the first locking frame being provided with at least two first locking holes matching the size of the boss, and the first locking holes being penetrated by a third through hole matching the first through hole of the boss;

[0011] The second locking piece includes a second locking frame, on which at least two second locking bosses matching the size of the groove are fixed, and a fourth through hole matching the second through hole of the groove is passed through the second locking boss.

[0012] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a base assembly comprising:

[0013] A first support base, comprising a first support base plate and a support boss fixed to the first support base plate, wherein the first support base plate is used to connect to the launch vehicle, and the support boss can cooperate with grooves at both ends of the bottom of the cluster launch device;

[0014] A third locking member, comprising a third locking member bottom plate fixed to the first supporting bottom plate in a horizontal direction and a third locking member vertical plate fixed to the third locking member bottom plate in a vertical direction, the third locking member vertical plate being provided with a third locking hole having a size matching that of the boss on the launch frame, and a fifth through hole being provided on the third locking hole;

[0015] The fourth locking member includes a fourth locking member base plate fixed on the first support base plate in the horizontal direction and a fourth locking member vertical plate fixed on the fourth locking member base plate in the vertical direction. The fourth locking member vertical plate is provided with a fourth locking boss that matches the groove size on the launch frame, and a sixth through hole is provided on the fourth locking boss.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0017] The launch tube and launch frame adopt an integrated design, and corresponding bosses and grooves are set on the side of the launch frame. The corresponding bosses and grooves can be spliced together to achieve different clustering modes of multiple launch tubes, and the launch tubes are locked and fixed after clustering through a locking mechanism to ensure the stability of the cluster launch device. The launch tube has a simple structure and is easy to install and disassemble, which solves the problem of difficult installation of drone launch tubes, and different numbers of launch tubes can be selected to splice into different types of cluster launch devices, which can adapt to different launch requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1This is a schematic structural diagram of a launch tube in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of one of the beam-forming modes of the beam-forming device in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another beam-forming method of the beam-forming device in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another beam-forming method of the beam-forming device in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Front view of the medium cluster launcher;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the first support seat in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the fourth locking member in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of the third locking member in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of the second locking member in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of the first locking member in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 11 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second support base in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Wherein: 1, second locking member, 11, second locking frame, 12, second locking boss, 13, fourth through hole;

[0031] 2. Fourth locking member, 21. Fourth locking member base, 22. Fourth locking member riser, 23. Fourth locking boss, 24. Sixth through hole;

[0032] 3. Second support seat, 31. Second support seat boss;

[0033] 4. Cylinder;

[0034] 5. First support seat, 51. First support base plate, 52. Support boss;

[0035] 6. Third locking member, 61. Third locking member base plate, 62. Third locking member riser, 63. Third locking hole, 64. Fifth through hole;

[0036] 7. First locking member, 71. First locking frame, 72. First locking hole, 73. Third through hole;

[0037] 8. Launch frame, 81. Boss, 82. Groove, 83. First through hole, 84. Second through hole;

[0038] 9. Chamfering;

[0039] 10. Base assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, a UAV launch tube includes a tube body and at least two groups of launch frames 8 mounted on the tube body 4, two groups of plug-in components are provided on the launch frame 8, the plug-in components include a boss unit and a groove unit respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the launch frame 8, the boss unit includes at least two bosses 81, the groove unit includes at least two grooves 82 that can match the size and position of the boss 81, a first through hole 83 passing through the boss 81 is provided on the boss 81, and a second through hole 84 passing through the groove 82 and matching with the first through hole 83 is provided on the groove 82 along the height direction of the launch frame 8.

[0043] The launching frame 8 and the barrel 4 are an integrally formed structure, which reduces installation costs.

[0044] In some embodiments, the boss unit includes two bosses 81, which are distributed at both ends of the side, and the groove unit includes two grooves 82, which are distributed at both ends of the side and correspond to the positions of the two bosses 81, making it easier to splice multiple launch tubes.

[0045] In some embodiments, a chamfered corner 9 is provided on any corner of the launch frame 8 .

[0046] Example 2

[0047] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the reconfigurable cluster launch device includes a locking mechanism and a plurality of the above-mentioned drone launch tubes. The plurality of drone launch tubes are connected by means of bosses 81 and grooves 82, and the locking mechanism is used to lock and fix the launched tubes after being connected.

[0048] The launch tube and the launch frame 8 adopt an integrated design, and corresponding bosses 81 and grooves 82 are set on the side of the launch frame 8. The corresponding bosses 81 and grooves 82 can be spliced together to achieve different clustering modes of multiple launch tubes, and the launch tubes after clustering are locked and fixed by the locking mechanism to ensure the stability of the cluster launch device; the launch tube has a simple structure and is easy to install and disassemble, which solves the problem of difficult installation of drone launch tubes, and different numbers of launch tubes can be selected to splice into different types of cluster launch devices, which can adapt to different launch requirements.

[0049] Example 3

[0050] like Figures 5 to 11 As shown, the locking mechanism includes:

[0051] The base assembly 10 can cooperate with the groove 82 of the launch frame 8 to lock and support the bottom of the cluster launch device;

[0052] The first locking member 7, such as Figure 10 As shown, the first locking member 7 can cooperate with the boss 81 on the adjacent launch frame 8, so that the adjacent launch tubes can be locked and fixed. The first locking member 7 includes a first locking frame 71. The first locking frame 71 is provided with at least two first locking holes 72 that match the size of the boss 81. The first locking hole 72 is penetrated by a third through hole 73 that cooperates with the first through hole 83 of the boss 81. The locking holes on the first locking frame 71 can respectively cooperate with the boss 81 on the adjacent launch frame 8. The boss 81 is inserted into the first locking hole 72, and screws are then installed into the first through hole 83 and the third through hole 73 to firmly fix the adjacent launch tubes.

[0053] The second locking member 1, such as Figure 9 As shown, the second locking member 1 can cooperate with the groove 82 on the adjacent launch frame 8 so that the adjacent launch tubes can be locked and fixed. The second locking member 1 includes a second locking frame 11. At least two second locking bosses 12 matching the size of the groove 82 are fixed on the second locking frame 11. The second locking boss 12 is penetrated by a fourth through hole 13 that cooperates with the second through hole 84 of the groove 82. The second locking boss 12 on the second locking frame 11 can respectively cooperate with the groove 82 on the adjacent launch frame 8. The second locking boss 12 is inserted into the groove 82, and screws are then inserted into the second through hole 84 and the fourth through hole 13 to firmly fix the adjacent launch tubes.

[0054] The base assembly includes:

[0055] The first support seat 5, such as Figure 6As shown, the first support base 5 includes a first support base plate 51 and a support boss 52 fixed to the first support base plate 51. The first support base plate 51 is provided with bolt holes, through which the first support base plate 51 can be fixed to the launch vehicle to meet the needs of field launch. The support boss 52 can cooperate with the grooves 82 at both ends of the bottom of the cluster launch device. The support boss 52 is inserted into the grooves 82 at both ends of the bottom of the cluster launch device, so that the cluster launch device can be fixed to the launch vehicle.

[0056] The third locking member 6, such as Figure 8 As shown, one end of the third locking member 6 is fixed to the boss 81 on the launch frame 8 located near the first support seat 5 in the cluster launch device, and the other end is fixed to the first support base 51. The third locking member 6 includes a third locking member base 61 fixed to the first support base 51 in the horizontal direction and a third locking member vertical plate 62 fixed to the third locking member base 61 in the vertical direction. A threaded hole is opened on the third locking member base 61, and the threaded hole is waist-shaped, which can ensure that the third locking member base 61 is fixed to the first support base 51 is axially consistent with the first supporting base plate 51, a third locking hole 63 is opened on the third locking member vertical plate 62, and the size of the boss 81 on the launching frame 8 is matched, and a fifth through hole 64 is opened on the third locking hole 63. The fifth through hole 64 and the first through hole are both threaded holes. The boss 81 on the launching frame 8 can be inserted into the third locking hole 63, and the third locking member vertical plate 62 is fixed to the launching tube by screws passing through the first through hole 83 on the boss 81 and the fifth through hole 64 on the third locking hole 63;

[0057] The fourth locking member 2, such as Figure 7 As shown, one end of the fourth locking member 2 is fixed to the groove 82 on the launching frame 8 close to the first supporting seat 5 in the cluster launching device, and the other end is fixed to the first supporting base 51. The fourth locking member 2 includes a fourth locking member base plate 21 fixed on the first supporting base plate 51 in the horizontal direction and a fourth locking member vertical plate 22 fixed on the fourth locking member base plate 21 in the vertical direction. A waist-shaped threaded hole is provided on the fourth locking member base plate 21, which can ensure the axial consistency of the fourth locking member base plate 21 with the first supporting base plate 51 when the fourth locking member base plate 21 is fixed to the first supporting base plate 51. A fourth locking boss 23 is provided on the fourth locking boss 22, which matches the size of the groove 82 on the launch frame. A sixth through hole 24 is provided on the fourth locking boss 23, and the sixth through hole 24 is a threaded hole. The fourth locking boss 23 on the fourth locking member vertical plate can be inserted into the groove 82 on the launch frame 8, and the fourth locking member vertical plate 22 is fixed to the launch tube by screws passing through the second through hole 84 on the groove 82 and the sixth through hole 24 on the fourth locking boss 23.

[0058] In some embodiments, reference Figure 11A second support seat 3 is installed in the grooves 82 close to each other between adjacent launch frames 8 at the bottom of the cluster launch device. At least two second support seat bosses 31 are provided on the second support seat 3. The second support seat bosses 31 are respectively matched with adjacent launch tubes. The second support seat bosses 31 are embedded in the grooves 82 on the launch frame 8, which can support the middle of the bottom of the cluster launch device and ensure the stability of the cluster launch device.

[0059] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. used to indicate the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientation or position relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0060] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" in the description of this invention does not necessarily mean that the components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that the direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0061] It should also be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0062] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any form. Any simple modification or equivalent change made to the above embodiment based on the technical essence of the present invention falls within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A UAV launch tube, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cylinder and at least two groups of launching frames (8) sleeved on the cylinder (4), wherein the launching frames (8) are provided with two groups of plug-in components, wherein the plug-in components comprise a boss unit and a groove unit respectively provided on two opposite sides of the launching frame (8), wherein the boss unit comprises at least two bosses (81), and the groove unit comprises at least two grooves (82) capable of cooperating with the size and position of the boss (81), wherein the boss (81) is provided with a first through hole (83) penetrating the boss (81), and the groove (82) is provided with a second through hole (84) penetrating the groove (82) and cooperating with the first through hole (83) along the height direction of the launching frame (8).

2. The UAV launch tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The boss unit comprises two bosses (81), which are distributed at both ends of the side; the groove unit comprises two grooves (82), which are distributed at both ends of the side and correspond to the positions of the two bosses (81).

3. The UAV launch tube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The launching frame (8) and the barrel are an integrally formed structure.

4. A reconfigurable cluster transmitting device, characterized in that: It comprises a locking mechanism and a plurality of UAV launch tubes as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the plurality of UAV launch tubes are spliced together through bosses (81) and grooves (82), and the locking mechanism is used to securely connect the spliced launch tubes.

5. The reconfigurable cluster transmitting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking mechanism comprises: A first locking member (7), the first locking member (7) comprising a first locking frame (71), the first locking frame (71) being provided with at least two first locking holes (72) having a size matching that of the boss (81), the first locking hole (72) being penetrated by a third through hole (73) matching the first through hole (83) of the boss (81); A second locking member (1), the second locking member (1) comprises a second locking frame (11), at least two second locking bosses (12) having a size matching that of the groove (82) are fixed to the second locking frame (11), and a fourth through hole (13) is passed through the second locking boss (12) and matches the second through hole (84) of the groove (82).

6. The reconfigurable cluster transmitting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking mechanism comprises a base assembly (10), and the base assembly (10) comprises: a first support base (5), the first support base (5) comprising a first support base plate (51) and a support boss (52) fixed to the first support base plate (51), the first support base plate (51) being used to connect to the launch vehicle, the support boss (52) being capable of cooperating with grooves (82) at both ends of the bottom of the cluster launch device; A third locking member (6), the third locking member (6) comprising a third locking member base plate (61) fixed to the first supporting base plate (51) in a horizontal direction and a third locking member vertical plate (62) fixed to the third locking member base plate (61) in a vertical direction, the third locking member vertical plate (62) being provided with a third locking hole (63) having a size matching that of the boss (81) on the launch frame, and the third locking hole (63) being provided with a fifth through hole (64); A fourth locking member (2), the fourth locking member (2) comprising a fourth locking member base plate (21) fixed to the first supporting base plate (51) in the horizontal direction and a fourth locking member vertical plate (22) fixed to the fourth locking member base plate (21) in the vertical direction, the fourth locking member vertical plate (22) being provided with a fourth locking boss (23) having a size matching that of the groove (82) on the launch frame, and a sixth through hole (24) being provided on the fourth locking boss (23).

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