Fixing structure for airborne edge computing terminal of unmanned aerial vehicle

By designing a fixed structure with fixed frames and bolted connections, the problem of lack of a universal fixed platform on the upper end of the drone is solved, and the stable installation and simplified operation of the computing terminal are achieved.

CN223237974UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19LIAONING PANGU TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422223141.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-11
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-11

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Technical Problem

The lack of a universal connection fixed platform on the upper end of the drone, resulting in cumbersome operation of the computing terminal installation and disassembly.

Method used

A fixed structure including a fixing frame, a fixing seat, a cushion pad, a fixing strip and a bolt is designed to absorb vibration through threaded connections and a cushion pad, simplifying the installation and disassembly of the calculation terminal.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the firm fixation of the computing terminal on the upper end of the drone, simplifies installation and disassembly operations, and improves operating efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle airborne edge computing terminal fixing structure, which relates to the technical field of man-machine edge computing and comprises a fixing frame, fixing seats are arranged on the inner sides of four corners of the fixing frame, and cushioning pads are arranged on the lower surface of the fixing frame and correspond to the fixing seats. Fixing strips are arranged between the lower ends of the cushioning pads on the two sides, storage grooves are formed in the middle positions of the fixing strips in an upwards-sunken mode, fixing bolts are arranged in the storage grooves in the positions corresponding to the cushioning pads in a penetrating mode, and the upper ends of the fixing bolts are fixedly connected with the fixing base through threads; mounting bolts are arranged at the two ends of the fixing strips and located on the outer sides of the storage grooves in a penetrating mode, a cable channel is formed between the fixing strips and located below the fixing frame, the computing terminal is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the unmanned aerial vehicle through the fixing structure, and the carrying, mounting and dismounting operation of the computing terminal is simplified while the mounting firmness is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of human-machine edge computing technology, and specifically to a fixing structure of an edge computing terminal onboard an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Background Art

[0002] A drone-mounted edge computing terminal is a device that integrates computing, storage, and networking capabilities. Designed for installation on drones, it provides real-time data processing and analysis capabilities while the drone is performing its mission. Leveraging edge computing, this terminal places computing resources as close to the data source as possible, thereby reducing data transmission latency, improving response speed, and alleviating reliance on central data centers. The computing terminal must be attached to the drone via a fixed connection structure. To ensure sufficient mounting space for equipment on the lower end of the drone, the computing terminal typically needs to be mounted on the upper end of the drone. However, typical drones lack a universal connection and mounting platform, making installation and removal of the computing terminal cumbersome. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a fixing structure for an edge computing terminal mounted on a drone, so as to solve the problem proposed in the above-mentioned background technology that the computing terminal needs to be mounted on the drone through a connecting and fixing structure. Usually, in order to ensure sufficient installation space for equipment at the lower end of the drone, the computing terminal needs to be mounted on the upper end of the drone. Generally, the upper end of the drone does not have a universal connecting and fixing platform, which leads to the problem that the mounting, installation and disassembly of the computing terminal is cumbersome.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a fixing structure for an edge computing terminal on an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising a fixing frame, a fixing seat being provided on the inner side of the four corners of the fixing frame, a shock-absorbing pad being provided on the lower surface of the fixing frame at a position corresponding to the fixing seat, a fixing bar being provided between the lower ends of the shock-absorbing pads on both sides, a storage groove being recessed upward in the middle position of the fixing bar, a fixing bolt being provided through the inside of the storage groove and at a position corresponding to the shock-absorbing pad, the upper end of the fixing bolt being fixedly connected to the fixing seat by a thread, mounting bolts being provided through the two ends of the fixing bar and on the outside of the storage groove, a cable channel being provided between the fixing bars and below the fixing frame, and a washer being provided at the outer edge of the upper surface of the fixing frame.

[0005] Preferably, the fixing frame is a rectangular frame structure, and arc transitions are provided at the four corners of the fixing frame and at positions corresponding to the fixing seats. Reinforcing plates are provided between the fixing seats at opposite corners inside the fixing frame, and the reinforcing plates are in a cross X-shaped structure.

[0006] Preferably, the shock-absorbing pad is a cylindrical structure made of rubber material, a through hole is provided in the middle position of the shock-absorbing pad in the up and down directions, and the fixing bolt passes through the shock-absorbing pad through the through hole.

[0007] Preferably, the upper end of the fixing bolt passes through the fixing frame and extends above the washer, and the lower end of the fixing bolt is arranged inside the receiving groove.

[0008] Preferably, both ends of the fixing strip extend outward from the fixing frame, and the mounting bolts are arranged on the outer side of the fixing frame.

[0009] Preferably, a computing terminal is provided at the upper end of the fixing frame, the fixing bolt is fixedly connected to the computing terminal through a thread, one side of the computing terminal is electrically connected to a cable, and the cable extends into the interior of the cable channel.

[0010] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effect of the present invention is that the computing terminal needs to be mounted on the drone by connecting to a fixed structure. Usually, in order to ensure sufficient installation space for equipment at the lower end of the drone, the computing terminal needs to be mounted on the upper end of the drone. The computing terminal is fixed to the upper end of the drone through a fixed structure, which simplifies the installation and disassembly operations of the computing terminal while ensuring the firmness of the installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 This is an axonometric exploded view of the main structure of the utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is the axonometric drawing of the main structure of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 This is an axonometric cross-sectional view of the main structure of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 5 It is a top view schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model.

[0016] In the figure: 1-fixing frame, 2-fixing seat, 3-vibration cushion, 4-fixing bar, 5-storage slot, 6-fixing bolt, 7-mounting bolt, 8-cable channel, 9-washer, 10-arc transition, 11-reinforcement plate, 12-through hole, 13-computing terminal, 14-cable. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] See also Figure 1-5 The present invention provides a fixing structure of an edge computing terminal on a drone, including a fixing frame 1, a fixing seat 2 is provided on the inner side of the four corners of the fixing frame 1, a shock-absorbing pad 3 is provided on the lower surface of the fixing frame 1 corresponding to the fixing seat 2, and a fixing bar 4 is provided between the lower ends of the shock-absorbing pads 3 on both sides, and the middle position of the fixing bar 4 is recessed upward to provide a storage groove 5, and a fixing bolt 6 is passed through the inside of the storage groove 5 and at the position corresponding to the shock-absorbing pad 3, and the upper end of the fixing bolt 6 is fixedly connected to the fixing seat 2 through a thread, and mounting bolts 7 are passed through the two ends of the fixing bar 4 and on the outside of the storage groove 5, a cable channel 8 is provided between the fixing bars 4 and below the fixing frame 1, and a washer 9 is provided on the outer edge of the upper surface of the fixing frame 1.

[0019] When in use, the fixing bolt 6 passes through the fixing bar 4, the shock absorbing pad 3 and the fixing frame 1 in sequence, and the upper end of the fixing bolt 6 is connected to the computing terminal 13 by a thread, and the fixing bolt 6 is tightened, so that the overall fixing structure is set to the lower end of the computing terminal 13. By setting a receiving groove 5 on the fixing bar 4, the lower end of the fixing bolt 6 is set inside the receiving groove 5. After tightening the fixing bolt 6, the fixing bolt 6 is prevented from extending outside the fixing bar 4, ensuring that the fixing bar 4 can be stably against the drone. The fixing bar 4 is fixed to the upper end of the drone by installing the bolt 7, so that the fixing structure is fixed. The computing terminal 13 is set to the upper end of the drone, and the upper end of the fixed structure is fixedly connected through the fixing frame 1. A washer 9 is set at the upper end of the fixing frame 1, and a shock-absorbing connection is made between the computing terminal 13 and the fixing frame 1 to ensure the overall structural strength. A fixing seat 2 is set on the fixing frame 1 to ensure the connection strength between the fixing bolt 6 and the fixing frame 1. A shock-absorbing pad 3 is set between the fixing frame 1 and the fixing bar 4. The shock-absorbing pad 3 absorbs the relative vibration of the computing terminal 13 when the drone is flying. A cable channel 8 is set at the lower end of the fixing frame 1 to store the cable 14 of the computing terminal 13.

[0020] The fixed frame 1 has a rectangular frame structure, and arc transitions 10 are provided at the four corners of the fixed frame 1 and at positions corresponding to the fixed seats 2. Reinforcement plates 11 are provided between the internal diagonal fixing seats 2 of the fixed frame 1. The reinforcement plates 11 have a cross-X-shaped structure. Arc transitions 10 are provided at the four corners of the fixed frame 1 to prevent the sharp fixed frame 1 from damaging the computing terminal 13. Reinforcement plates 11 are provided on the inner side of the fixed frame 1 to enhance the overall strength of the fixed frame 1.

[0021] The shock-absorbing pad 3 is a cylindrical structure made of rubber material. A through hole 12 is provided in the middle position of the shock-absorbing pad 3 in the up and down directions. The fixing bolt 6 passes through the shock-absorbing pad 3 through the through hole 12. A through hole 12 is opened on the inner side of the shock-absorbing pad 3 to ensure that the fixing bolt 6 can pass through the shock-absorbing pad 3 through the through hole 12.

[0022] The upper end of the fixing bolt 6 passes through the fixing frame 1 and extends above the washer 9. The lower end of the fixing bolt 6 is arranged inside the storage groove 5. The fixing bolt 6 extends above the washer 9 to be connected to the computing terminal 13. The lower end of the fixing bolt 6 is arranged inside the storage groove 5. The fixing bar 4 can be stably pressed against the drone.

[0023] The two ends of the fixing bar 4 extend to the outside of the fixing frame 1, and the mounting bolts 7 are set to the outside of the fixing frame 1. The two ends of the fixing bar 4 carry the mounting bolts 7 and are set to the outside of the fixing frame 1 to ensure the convenience of installation of the mounting bolts 7.

[0024] A computing terminal 13 is provided at the upper end of the fixing frame 1, and the fixing bolt 6 is fixedly connected to the computing terminal 13 through a thread. A cable 14 is electrically connected to one side of the computing terminal 13, and the cable 14 extends into the interior of the cable channel 8. The computing terminal 13 is fixed to the upper end of the fixed structure by the fixing bolt 6. The cable 14 of the computing terminal 13 passes through the cable channel 8 and bypasses the lower end of the fixing frame 1 to connect with other electronic devices.

[0025] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fixed structure for an edge computing terminal onboard a drone, characterized by: The invention comprises a fixing frame (1), wherein fixing seats (2) are provided on the inner sides of the four corners of the fixing frame (1), shock-absorbing pads (3) are provided on the lower surface of the fixing frame (1) at positions corresponding to the fixing seats (2), fixing strips (4) are provided between the lower ends of the shock-absorbing pads (3) on both sides, the middle position of the fixing strip (4) is recessed upwards and provided with a receiving groove (5), a fixing bolt (6) is provided through the inside of the receiving groove (5) and at a position corresponding to the shock-absorbing pad (3), the upper end of the fixing bolt (6) is fixedly connected to the fixing seat (2) through a thread, mounting bolts (7) are provided through the two ends of the fixing strip (4) and on the outside of the receiving groove (5), a cable channel (8) is provided between the fixing strips (4) and below the fixing frame (1), and a washer (9) is provided at the outer edge of the upper surface of the fixing frame (1).

2. The fixed structure of an edge computing terminal mounted on a UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing frame (1) is a rectangular parallelepiped frame structure, and arc transitions (10) are provided at the four corners of the fixing frame (1) and at positions corresponding to the fixing seats (2). A reinforcing plate (11) is provided between the fixing seats (2) at opposite corners inside the fixing frame (1), and the reinforcing plate (11) is in a cross-X-shaped structure.

3. The fixed structure of an edge computing terminal mounted on a UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shock absorbing pad (3) is a cylindrical structure made of rubber material. A through hole (12) is provided in the middle position of the shock absorbing pad (3) in the vertical direction. The fixing bolt (6) passes through the shock absorbing pad (3) through the through hole (12).

4. The fixed structure of an edge computing terminal mounted on a UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the fixing bolt (6) passes through the fixing frame (1) and extends above the washer (9), and the lower end of the fixing bolt (6) is arranged inside the receiving groove (5).

5. The fixed structure of an edge computing terminal mounted on a UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the fixing strip (4) extend outward from the outside of the fixing frame (1), and the mounting bolts (7) are arranged on the outside of the fixing frame (1).

6. The fixed structure of an edge computing terminal mounted on a UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that: A computing terminal (13) is provided at the upper end of the fixing frame (1), the fixing bolt (6) is fixedly connected to the computing terminal (13) via a thread, and a cable (14) is electrically connected to one side of the computing terminal (13), and the cable (14) extends into the interior of the cable channel (8).