Unmanned aerial vehicle overturning platform for nest

Through the design of the flip platform that is rotatably connected to the box and the box cover, combined with the motor drive and clamping rod mechanism, the problem of low utilization of the drone nest space is solved, and the drone is conveniently flipped and safely stored, improving operational efficiency and safety.

CN223237995UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19ZHEJIANG LONGTONG INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421845438.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-31
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing drone nest designs are mostly fixed platforms, resulting in low space utilization and affecting the storage method and maintenance efficiency of drones.

Method used

The flip platform design is designed with rotating connection between the box and the box cover, combined with the first motor-driven flip platform and clamping rod mechanism to realize the flip and storage conversion of the drone, improve space utilization and operation convenience, and limit the movement of the drone through the clamping rod and the drive mechanism to enhance safety.

Benefits of technology

It improves the space utilization and operation convenience of the drone nest, and enhances the safety of the drone during flipping and stability during storage.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle overturning platform for a nest, which comprises a box body and a box cover, the box body is rotatably connected with the box cover, an overturning platform is arranged in the box body, one side of the overturning platform is fixedly connected with the output end of a first motor, the first motor is fixedly connected with the box body, and the overturning platform comprises a top plate and a bottom shell. The top plate is movably connected with a first clamping rod and a second clamping rod which are used for limiting movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The number of the first clamping rods and the number of the second clamping rods are both two, and a driving mechanism used for driving the first clamping rods and the second clamping rods to move is arranged in the bottom shell. Under the driving of the first motor, the turnover platform can be switched between the use process and the storage process of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the space utilization rate and the operation convenience are improved; and under the interaction of the first clamping rod, the second clamping rod and the driving mechanism, movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle on the platform can be limited, and the safety of the unmanned aerial vehicle in the overturning process and when the unmanned aerial vehicle is stored is enhanced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular to an UAV flipping platform for an aircraft nest. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of drone technology, drones have found widespread application in a variety of fields, including military reconnaissance, environmental monitoring, logistics and distribution, and agricultural plant protection. Autonomous drone nests, which serve as automated takeoff and landing platforms and storage platforms for drones, are crucial for improving their operational efficiency and autonomy. However, existing drone nest designs mostly utilize fixed platforms, which limits storage options and space utilization, while also hindering maintenance and rapid deployment.

[0003] In the existing design of drone nests, drones usually take off and land on platforms, most of which use lifting platforms, using a lifting mechanism to drive the platform up and down. This method takes up a lot of space and is not conducive to the rapid replacement and maintenance of the lifting mechanism.

[0004] Based on the above situation, the utility model proposes a drone flipping platform for a machine nest, which can effectively solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a UAV flipping platform for a nest. The nest is opened and closed by rotating a housing and a lid. Driven by a first motor, the flipping platform can be switched between use and drone storage, improving space utilization and ease of operation. Furthermore, the interaction between a first clamping rod, a second clamping rod, and a drive mechanism restricts the movement of the drone on the platform, enhancing the safety of the drone during flipping and storage.

[0006] The utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A drone flipping platform for a machine nest includes a box body and a box cover, the box body and the box cover are rotatably connected, a flipping platform is provided inside the box body, one side of the flipping platform is fixedly connected to the output end of a first motor, the first motor is fixedly connected to the box body, the flipping platform includes a top plate and a bottom shell, the top plate is movably connected with a first clamping rod and a second clamping rod for limiting the movement of the drone; two of the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod are provided, and a driving mechanism for driving the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod to move is provided inside the bottom shell.

[0008] According to the above technical solution, as a further preferred technical solution of the above technical solution, a rotating shaft is provided inside the box cover, one end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, the second motor is fixedly connected to the box body through a first fixing plate, the other end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the second fixing plate, and the second fixing plate is fixedly connected to the box body.

[0009] According to the above technical scheme, as a further preferred technical scheme of the above technical scheme, the driving mechanism includes a third motor and a fourth motor; the third motor and the fourth motor are fixedly connected to the bottom shell through a motor bracket; the output end of the third motor is fixedly connected to one end of the first bidirectional screw rod, and the two sides of the first bidirectional screw rod are respectively threadedly connected with the first moving block, the upper surface of the first moving block is fixedly connected to the first clamping rod mounting bracket, and the two ends of the first clamping rod mounting bracket are fixedly connected to the two ends of the first clamping rod; the output end of the fourth motor is fixedly connected to one end of the second bidirectional screw rod, and the two sides of the second bidirectional screw rod are respectively threadedly connected with the second moving block, the upper surface of the second moving block is fixedly connected to the second clamping rod mounting bracket, and the two ends of the second clamping rod mounting bracket are fixedly connected to the two ends of the second clamping rod.

[0010] According to the above technical solution, as a further preferred technical solution of the above technical solution, the first clamping rod mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the first slider on both sides of the bottom; the first slider is slidably connected to the first slide rod; the second clamping rod mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the second slider on both sides of the bottom; the second slider is slidably connected to the second slide rod, and both ends of the first slide rod and the second slide rod are fixedly connected to the column; the upper and lower ends of the column are fixedly connected to the top plate and the bottom shell respectively.

[0011] According to the above technical solution, as a further preferred technical solution of the above technical solution, the end of the first bidirectional screw away from the third motor and the end of the second bidirectional screw away from the fourth motor are both rotatably connected to a bearing seat, and the bearing seat is fixedly connected to the bottom shell.

[0012] According to the above technical solution, as a further preferred technical solution of the above technical solution, a plurality of strip-shaped holes for the first clamping rod and the second clamping rod to move are opened at the periphery of the top plate.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0014] The utility model provides a drone flipping platform for a machine nest, which realizes the opening and closing of the machine nest through the rotation connection of the box body and the box cover. At the same time, the flipping platform can be converted between use and storage of the drone under the drive of the first motor, thereby improving space utilization and operational convenience; and the interaction of the first clamping rod, the second clamping rod and the driving mechanism can limit the movement of the drone on the platform, thereby enhancing the safety of the drone during the flipping process and when the drone is stored. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a side structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the driving mechanism structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the rotation structure between the box body and the box cover of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, it should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting this patent. To better illustrate this embodiment, some parts of the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the dimensions of the actual product. For those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. The positional relationships described in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting this patent.

[0021] A drone flipping platform for a machine nest includes a box body 1 and a box cover 2, the box body 1 and the box cover 2 are rotatably connected, a flipping platform 3 is provided inside the box body 1, one side of the flipping platform 3 is fixedly connected to the output end of a first motor 4, the first motor 4 is fixedly connected to the box body 1, the flipping platform 3 includes a top plate 31 and a bottom shell 32, the top plate 31 is movably connected with a first clamping rod 5 and a second clamping rod 6 for limiting the movement of the drone; two first clamping rods 5 and two second clamping rods 6 are provided, and a driving mechanism 7 for driving the first clamping rod 5 and the second clamping rod 6 to move is provided inside the bottom shell 32.

[0022] The utility model realizes the opening and closing of the machine nest through the rotation connection of the box body and the box cover. At the same time, the flip platform can be converted between use and storage of the drone under the drive of the first motor, thereby improving space utilization and operational convenience; and the interaction of the first clamping rod, the second clamping rod and the driving mechanism can limit the movement of the drone on the platform, thereby enhancing the safety of the drone during the flipping process and when the drone is stored.

[0023] Furthermore, in another embodiment, a rotating shaft 8 is provided inside the box cover 2, one end of the rotating shaft 8 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 9, the second motor 9 is fixedly connected to the box body 1 through the first fixing plate 10, and the other end of the rotating shaft 8 is rotatably connected to the second fixing plate 11, and the second fixing plate 11 is fixedly connected to the box body 1.

[0024] By arranging the rotating shaft 8 inside the box cover 2 and connecting it to the second motor 9, the automatic opening and closing function of the box cover 2 is realized, ensuring the stability of the rotating shaft and the reliability of the box cover opening and closing.

[0025] Further, in another embodiment, the driving mechanism 7 includes a third motor 701 and a fourth motor 702; the third motor 701 and the fourth motor 702 are fixedly connected to the bottom shell 32 through a motor bracket 703; the output end of the third motor 701 is fixedly connected to one end of the first bidirectional screw rod 704, and the two sides of the first bidirectional screw rod 704 are respectively threadedly connected with a first moving block 705, the upper surface of the first moving block 705 is fixedly connected to the first clamping rod mounting bracket 706, and the two ends of the first clamping rod mounting bracket 706 are fixedly connected to the two ends of the first clamping rod 5; the output end of the fourth motor 702 is fixedly connected to one end of the second bidirectional screw rod 707, and the two sides of the second bidirectional screw rod 707 are respectively threadedly connected with a second moving block 708, the upper surface of the second moving block 708 is fixedly connected to the second clamping rod mounting bracket 709, and the two ends of the second clamping rod mounting bracket 709 are fixedly connected to the two ends of the second clamping rod 6.

[0026] By providing the driving mechanism 7, it is convenient to drive the movement of the first clamping rod 5 and the second clamping rod 6, thereby providing a more stable clamping and fixing effect for the drone, thereby being able to adapt to drones of different sizes.

[0027] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the first clamping rod mounting bracket 706 is fixedly connected to the two sides of the bottom with a first slider 710; the first slider 710 is slidably connected to the first slide bar 711; the second clamping rod mounting bracket 709 is fixedly connected to the two sides of the bottom with a second slider 712; the second slider 712 is slidably connected to the second slide bar 713, and both ends of the first slide bar 711 and the second slide bar 713 are fixedly connected to the column 714; the upper and lower ends of the column 714 are fixedly connected to the top plate 31 and the bottom shell 32 respectively.

[0028] By setting up sliding connections between the first slider 710 and the first slide bar 711, between the second slider 712 and the second slide bar 713, and fixed connections between the column 714 and the top plate 31 and the bottom shell 32, a stable guide rail system is formed, so that the first clamping rod mounting bracket 706 and the second clamping rod mounting bracket 709 can move smoothly, providing a more stable clamping and fixing effect for the drone.

[0029] Furthermore, in another embodiment, one end of the first bidirectional screw rod 704 away from the third motor 701 and one end of the second bidirectional screw rod 707 away from the fourth motor 702 are both rotatably connected to a bearing seat 715 , and the bearing seat 715 is fixedly connected to the bottom shell 32 .

[0030] The bearing seat 715 is provided to provide stable support for the first bidirectional screw rod 704 and the second bidirectional screw rod 707 .

[0031] Furthermore, in another embodiment, a plurality of strip-shaped holes 311 for the first clamping rod 5 and the second clamping rod 6 to move are opened on the periphery of the top plate 31 .

[0032] By providing a strip hole 311 at the periphery of the top plate 31, space for movement is provided for the first clamping rod 5 and the second clamping rod 6, so that the positions of the first clamping rod 5 and the second clamping rod 6 can be adjusted as needed to adapt to drones of different sizes and shapes, thereby increasing versatility and adaptability.

[0033] According to the description and drawings of the present invention, those skilled in the art can easily manufacture or use the drone flipping platform for a nest of the present invention, and can produce the positive effects recorded in the present invention.

[0034] Unless otherwise specified, in this utility model, if there are terms such as "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicating orientation or positional relationships, they are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model 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 operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing the orientation or positional relationships in this utility model are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as limiting this patent. For ordinary technicians in this field, they can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and according to specific circumstances.

[0035] Unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "connected," and "connected" in this utility model should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediary, or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] 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 flipping platform for a machine nest, characterized by: The invention comprises a box body (1) and a box cover (2), wherein the box body (1) and the box cover (2) are rotatably connected, a flip platform (3) is provided inside the box body (1), one side of the flip platform (3) is fixedly connected to the output end of a first motor (4), the first motor (4) is fixedly connected to the box body (1), the flip platform (3) comprises a top plate (31) and a bottom shell (32), the top plate (31) is movably connected to a first clamping rod (5) and a second clamping rod (6) for limiting the movement of a drone; two first clamping rods (5) and two second clamping rods (6) are provided, and a driving mechanism (7) for driving the first clamping rod (5) and the second clamping rod (6) to move is provided inside the bottom shell (32).

2. The UAV flipping platform for a nest according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating shaft (8) is provided inside the box cover (2), one end of the rotating shaft (8) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (9), the second motor (9) is fixedly connected to the box body (1) via a first fixing plate (10), the other end of the rotating shaft (8) is rotatably connected to the second fixing plate (11), and the second fixing plate (11) is fixedly connected to the box body (1).

3. The UAV flipping platform for a nest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (7) comprises a third motor (701) and a fourth motor (702); the third motor (701) and the fourth motor (702) are both fixedly connected to the bottom shell (32) via a motor bracket (703); the output end of the third motor (701) is fixedly connected to one end of a first bidirectional screw rod (704); both sides of the first bidirectional screw rod (704) are respectively threadedly connected to a first moving block (705); the upper surface of the first moving block (705) is fixedly connected to a first clamping rod mounting bracket (706) Then, the two ends of the first clamping rod mounting frame (706) are fixedly connected to the two ends of the first clamping rod (5); the output end of the fourth motor (702) is fixedly connected to one end of the second bidirectional screw rod (707), and the two sides of the second bidirectional screw rod (707) are respectively threadedly connected with a second moving block (708), the upper surface of the second moving block (708) is fixedly connected to the second clamping rod mounting frame (709), and the two ends of the second clamping rod mounting frame (709) are fixedly connected to the two ends of the second clamping rod (6).

4. The UAV flipping platform for a nest according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first clamping rod mounting frame (706) is fixedly connected to first sliders (710) on both sides of the bottom; the first slider (710) is slidably connected to the first slide bar (711); the second clamping rod mounting frame (709) is fixedly connected to second sliders (712) on both sides of the bottom; the second slider (712) is slidably connected to the second slide bar (713), and both ends of the first slide bar (711) and the second slide bar (713) are fixedly connected to the column (714); the upper and lower ends of the column (714) are fixedly connected to the top plate (31) and the bottom shell (32), respectively.

5. The UAV flipping platform for a nest according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the first bidirectional screw rod (704) away from the third motor (701) and one end of the second bidirectional screw rod (707) away from the fourth motor (702) are both rotatably connected to a bearing seat (715), and the bearing seat (715) is fixedly connected to the bottom shell (32).

6. The UAV flipping platform for a nest according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of strip-shaped holes (311) for the first clamping rod (5) and the second clamping rod (6) to move are provided at the periphery of the top plate (31).