Portable ground control station for ground control of unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a portable ground control station for unmanned aerial vehicle ground control, comprising a rack which is divided into three layers from top to bottom, an upper layer space is provided with an RTK positioning module, a middle layer space is provided with a processor, a 4G / 5G communication module, a WIFI module, a power supply management module, a battery pack and a touch control display screen, and a lower layer space is provided with a remote wireless communication module. The rack is further provided with an antenna interface connected with the remote wireless communication module and a main switch connected with the processor, and the battery pack is used for supplying power; the lower part of the shell is open, and the shell sleeves the rack from top to bottom and is detachably connected with the rack; and the bottom cover is arranged at the bottom end of the rack and is movably clamped with the rack. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle ground station provided by the utility model, each functional module is reasonably arranged through the plurality of layers of spaces arranged in the rack, so that the actual practical performance of the ground station is improved, and the unmanned aerial vehicle ground station is high in integration degree, small in size and convenient to carry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular relates to a portable ground control station for ground control of UAVs. Background Art

[0002] The UAV system can achieve high-precision, high-timeliness, multi-payload, and same-platform remote sensing imaging. It is currently the largest civilian remote sensing UAV in China and has huge application potential.

[0003] At the same time, the ground control station (GCS) that matches the development of drones will have comprehensive capabilities including mission planning, digital maps, satellite data links, and image processing, integrating control, aiming, communication, and processing.

[0004] Most existing UAV ground stations integrate several basic components, including a UAV ground control system, a control computer, a computer input keyboard, and a digital transmission radio. These components, as the most basic components of a UAV ground station, can be integrated into a very small package if designed properly. However, these basic components already occupy a large portion of the ground station's space. For example, the prior art Chinese patent CN210514983U discloses an integrated box-type UAV ground station, which lacks many practical functions and components. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a portable ground control station for ground control of an unmanned aerial vehicle, which has a compact structure and complete functions.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following contents:

[0007] The utility model provides a portable ground control station for ground control of an unmanned aerial vehicle, which comprises:

[0008] The rack is divided into three layers from top to bottom. The upper layer space is provided with an RTK positioning module, the middle layer space is provided with a processor, a 4G / 5G communication module, a WiFi module, a power management module, a battery pack and a touch screen display, and the lower layer space is provided with a long-range wireless communication module. The rack is also provided with an antenna interface connected to the long-range wireless communication module and a main switch connected to the processor. The RTK positioning module, 4G / 5G communication module, WiFi module, power management module, touch screen display, and long-range wireless communication module are all electrically connected to the processor. The battery pack is used to power the portable ground control station for ground control of the UAV.

[0009] a housing with an open lower portion, the housing being sleeved on the frame from top to bottom and being detachably connected to the frame, the housing having a display window corresponding to the touch screen and exposed openings corresponding to the antenna interface and the main switch, respectively;

[0010] The bottom cover is arranged at the bottom end of the frame and is movably connected to the frame.

[0011] According to a portable ground control station for ground control of an unmanned aerial vehicle provided by the utility model, a transfer boss is provided in the middle of the bottom end of the frame, and an opening corresponding to the transfer boss is provided on the bottom cover, and the middle of the bottom end surface of the transfer boss is recessed inward to form an external connection port.

[0012] According to a portable ground control station for ground control of an unmanned aerial vehicle provided by the utility model, the frame has four vertical side frames arranged at the four corners, guide slots are opened on the side frames along their length directions, and four guide plug blocks corresponding to the guide slots are arranged at the four corners inside the shell, and the guide plug blocks are plugged into and matched with the guide slots.

[0013] Furthermore, a connecting block is provided at the bottom end of the side frame, a screw through-hole is formed on the connecting block, and an inner screw hole corresponding to the screw through-hole is formed inwardly at the bottom end of the guide plug block.

[0014] According to a portable ground control station for ground control of an unmanned aerial vehicle provided by the utility model, a plurality of upwardly protruding extensions are evenly distributed around the surface of the bottom cover, a bayonet is provided on the extension, and a hook portion corresponding to the bayonet is provided on the lower inner wall of the frame, and the hook portion is engaged with the bayonet.

[0015] Compared with the existing technology, the utility model has the following technical effects: the UAV ground station of the utility model can reasonably arrange various functional modules through the multi-layer space in the frame, thereby improving the actual practical performance of the ground station, with a high degree of integration, a small size, and easy to carry. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The specific implementation of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a disassembled schematic diagram of a portable ground control station for ground control of an unmanned aerial vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connections between the relevant hardware modules within the portable ground control station for ground control of an unmanned aerial vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3This is a partial schematic diagram of the connection between the housing and the frame of a portable ground control station for ground control of an unmanned aerial vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the connection between the bottom cover and the frame of a portable ground control station for ground control of an unmanned aerial vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] 1-Frame, 2-Casing, 3-Bottom cover, 11-Main switch, 12-Antenna interface, 13-Side frame, 131-Guide slot, 14-Connection block, 141-Screw hole, 15-Adapter boss, 151-External port, 16-Hook, 21-Display window, 22-Exposed opening, 23-Guide plug-in block, 231-Inner screw hole, 31-Opening, 32-Extension, 321-Hook; 10-Processor, 20-4G / 5G communication module, 30-Wi-Fi module, 40-Power management module, 50-Battery pack, 60-Touch screen, 70-RTK positioning module, 80-Long-range wireless communication module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the present invention, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that the following specific description is illustrative rather than restrictive and should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "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 or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication 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.

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 4 The embodiment of the present invention provides a portable ground control station for ground control of an unmanned aerial vehicle. The main body of the machine is mainly composed of three parts, namely a frame 1, a shell 2 and a bottom cover 3.

[0025] The chassis 1 is divided into three layers from top to bottom. The upper layer houses the RTK positioning module 70, the middle layer houses the processor 10, 4G / 5G communication module 20, WiFi module 30, power management module 40, battery pack 50, and touch screen display 60, and the lower layer houses the long-range wireless communication module 80. The chassis 1 is also provided with an antenna interface 12 connected to the long-range wireless communication module 80 and a main switch 11 connected to the processor 10. The RTK positioning module 70, 4G / 5G communication module 20, WiFi module 30, power management module 40, touch screen display 60, and long-range wireless communication module 80 are all electrically connected to the processor 10. The battery pack 50 is used to power the portable ground control station for the UAV ground control. It should be noted that the various functional modules, processors, and power supply components mentioned in the embodiments of this application are based on prior art, such as the UAV system ground station and UAV system disclosed in the prior art Chinese patent CN211478965U. Therefore, the meaning of the aforementioned hardware and the corresponding connection methods are clear to those skilled in the art.

[0026] The lower part of the shell 2 is open, and the shell 2 is mounted on the frame 1 from top to bottom and is detachably connected to the frame 1. The shell 2 has a display window 21 corresponding to the touch screen 60 and exposed openings 22 corresponding to the antenna interface 12 and the main switch 11 respectively. The exposed openings 22 facilitate the external presentation of the antenna interface 12 and the main switch 11.

[0027] The bottom cover 3 is disposed at the bottom end of the frame 1 and is movably engaged with the frame 1 .

[0028] When the ground control station is working, the main switch is turned on, and the electrical signal sent by the operating drone is received by the long-range wireless communication module to the processor. The geographical location of the operating drone is monitored in real time through the RTK positioning module and the information is transmitted to the processor, which is intuitively displayed on the touch screen. It interacts with the external host computer, users, etc. through the 4G / 5G communication module or WIFI module, which improves the operator's accuracy in controlling the drone. The setting of the touch screen can realize fine operation, making the route of the operating drone more efficient and accurate. The antenna for data transmission has high accuracy. The machine has a simple structure and is easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0029] In one embodiment, a transfer boss 15 is provided in the middle of the bottom end of the frame 1, and an opening 31 corresponding to the transfer boss 15 is provided on the bottom cover 3. The middle of the bottom end surface of the transfer boss 15 is recessed inward to form an external connection port 151. Through the external connection port on the bottom end surface of the transfer boss, an external tripod can be connected, thereby making the machine adaptable to relatively harsh ground environments and allowing the ground control station to be stably placed.

[0030] The frame 1 has four vertical side frames 13 arranged at the four corners. Guide slots 131 are defined along the length of the side frames 13. Four guide blocks 23 are provided at the four corners of the interior of the housing 2, corresponding one-to-one with the guide slots 131. The guide blocks 23 engage with the guide slots 131. This allows for quick assembly of the housing and the frame, effectively protecting the internal hardware from external interference, resulting in improved reliability.

[0031] Furthermore, a connecting block 14 is provided at the bottom end of the side frame 13. This connecting block 14 is formed with a screw hole 141. An internal screw hole 231 corresponding to the screw hole 141 is formed inwardly at the bottom end of the guide insert 23. Thus, after the housing is successfully mounted on the frame, a screw driven into the screw hole and the internal screw hole easily and securely connects the housing and the frame, achieving a good connection.

[0032] The bottom cover 3 is evenly distributed around its surface with a number of upwardly protruding extensions 32, each with a snap-on notch 321. A corresponding hook 16 is provided on the lower inner wall of the chassis 1, engaging with the notch 321. This fastening of the hook and notch allows for quick assembly of the chassis and bottom cover, effectively protecting the chassis' bottom hardware from external interference and providing excellent reliability.

[0033] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not limitations on the implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in the relevant field, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is impossible to list all the implementation methods here. All obvious changes or modifications derived from the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable ground control station for UAV ground control, characterized in that: include: The rack is divided into three layers from top to bottom. The upper layer space is provided with an RTK positioning module, the middle layer space is provided with a processor, a 4G / 5G communication module, a WiFi module, a power management module, a battery pack and a touch screen display, and the lower layer space is provided with a long-range wireless communication module. The rack is also provided with an antenna interface connected to the long-range wireless communication module and a main switch connected to the processor. The RTK positioning module, 4G / 5G communication module, WiFi module, power management module, touch screen display, and long-range wireless communication module are all electrically connected to the processor. The battery pack is used to power the portable ground control station for ground control of the UAV. a housing with an open lower portion, the housing being sleeved on the frame from top to bottom and being detachably connected to the frame, the housing having a display window corresponding to the touch screen and exposed openings corresponding to the antenna interface and the main switch, respectively; The bottom cover is arranged at the bottom end of the frame and is movably connected to the frame.

2. A portable ground control station for UAV ground control according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transfer boss is provided in the middle of the bottom end of the frame, and an opening corresponding to the transfer boss is provided on the bottom cover. The middle of the bottom end surface of the transfer boss is recessed inward to form an external connection port.

3. The portable ground control station for UAV ground control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame has four vertical side frames arranged at four corners, and guide slots are opened on the side frames along their length directions. Four guide plugs corresponding to the guide slots are arranged at the four corners inside the shell, and the guide plugs are plugged into the guide slots.

4. A portable ground control station for UAV ground control according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting block is provided at the bottom end of the side frame. A screw through-hole is formed on the connecting block, and an inner screw hole corresponding to the screw through-hole is formed inwardly at the bottom end of the guide plug-in block.

5. The portable ground control station for UAV ground control according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of upwardly protruding extensions are evenly distributed around the surface of the bottom cover, a bayonet is provided on the extension, and a hook portion corresponding to the bayonet is provided on the lower inner wall of the frame, and the hook portion is engaged with the bayonet.

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