Unmanned aerial vehicle shell welding tool

By designing a multi-dimensional adjustment mechanism and vacuum adsorption drone shell welding tooling, the problems of adaptability and positioning deviation of traditional tooling are solved, efficient and stable drone shell welding is achieved, and production efficiency and welding quality are improved.

CN223353413UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19LIAONING PROVINCIAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & DESIGN INST
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Application Number
CN202521662267.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-06
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2035-08-06

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Technical Problem

Traditional UAV shell welding tooling is difficult to quickly adapt to different models, has positioning deviations and weld misalignment problems, and lacks multi-dimensional attitude adjustment capabilities, affecting welding quality and efficiency.

Method used

A UAV shell welding tooling was designed, which includes rotary drive, lateral adjustment and vertical adjustment mechanisms. It combines vacuum suction cups and flexible support frames to achieve multi-dimensional attitude adjustment and precise positioning. Vacuum suction is used to fix the UAV shell, and it is equipped with fixed and movable clamps for easy maintenance.

Benefits of technology

It improves the precise positioning and welding quality of UAV shell welding, enhances the versatility and production efficiency of tooling, ensures the stability and uniformity of the welding process, and simplifies the equipment maintenance process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle shell welding tool, and relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle welding, the unmanned aerial vehicle shell welding tool comprises a base and rotation driving mechanisms oppositely arranged at the two ends of the upper portion of the base, a transverse adjusting mechanism is connected between the rotation driving mechanisms, and a vertical adjusting mechanism is arranged on the transverse adjusting mechanism in a matched mode. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle shell positioning and clamping tool, due to the arrangement of the transverse adjusting mechanism and the vertical adjusting mechanism, the position of the suction cup adsorption assembly can be adjusted according to unmanned aerial vehicle shells of different sizes, accurate positioning and clamping of the unmanned aerial vehicle shells are achieved, and the universality of the tool is improved; the suction cup adsorption assembly adopts a plurality of vacuum suction cups, powerful vacuum suction force is generated through air exhaust of a vacuum generator, the unmanned aerial vehicle shell can be stably adsorbed, the shell is effectively prevented from shaking or moving in the welding process, and a guarantee is provided for high-quality welding.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) welding, in particular to a UAV shell welding tool. Background Art

[0002] With the widespread application of drones in aerial photography and mapping, agricultural plant protection, logistics and transportation, emergency rescue, and other fields, market demand for drones has exploded, placing higher demands on drone production efficiency and quality. As a critical component that protects internal electronic components and ensures flight performance, the quality of the welding on the drone casing directly affects the safety and reliability of the drone.

[0003] Currently, traditional tooling for drone shell welding has significant shortcomings. Most tooling uses mechanical fixtures for positioning. Due to the irregular shapes and diverse sizes of drone shells, mechanical fixtures cannot be quickly adapted to different models. Frequent fixture changes are not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also prone to positioning errors, leading to weld misalignment and insufficient weld strength.

[0004] Chinese patent publication number CN219542178U discloses an automatic steel plate welding machine, and Chinese patent publication number CN219452669U discloses a large vacuum suction cup structure. Both solutions use linear translation during welding, cannot achieve multi-angle rotation of the workpiece, lack multi-dimensional posture adjustment capabilities, and cannot meet usage requirements. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution provided by the utility model is: a UAV shell welding tool, comprising a base and a rotating drive mechanism relatively arranged at the two ends of the upper part of the base, a lateral adjustment mechanism is connected between the rotating drive mechanisms, a vertical adjustment mechanism is provided on the lateral adjustment mechanism, a suction cup adsorption assembly is provided on the vertical adjustment mechanism, the suction cup adsorption assembly includes several vacuum suction cups, the vacuum suction cup is connected to the suction cup mounting plate through an air path fixing pipe, the air path fixing pipe is connected to the vacuum generator through an air path hose so that the vacuum suction cup draws air to generate vacuum suction; the suction cup mounting plate is connected to the vertical adjustment mechanism through a suction cup adjusting rod; the inner layer of the vacuum suction cup is a vacuum adsorption chamber from the inside to the outside, the middle layer is a flexible support skeleton, and the outer layer is covered with an anti-splash and wear-resistant coating.

[0006] Furthermore, the rotary drive mechanism includes a rotating plate connected to the lateral adjustment mechanism, and the rotating plate is rotatably arranged on the supporting bracket through a bearing. A synchronous sprocket 1 is provided on the side of the rotating plate away from the lateral adjustment mechanism, and the synchronous sprocket 1 is connected to the synchronous sprocket 2 through a chain. The synchronous sprocket 2 is connected to the motor 3, and the motor 3 is arranged on the upper part of the base.

[0007] Furthermore, a mounting hole corresponding to the air circuit fixing tube is provided on the suction cup mounting plate, a fixed clamp is provided on the lower part of the mounting hole away from the vacuum suction cup, and a movable clamp is provided on the upper part, the fixed clamp is fixed to the surface of the suction cup mounting plate, one end of the movable clamp is rotatably connected to the end of the fixed clamp, and the other end is detachably connected to the fixed clamp by a bolt.

[0008] Furthermore, the vertical adjustment mechanism includes a first screw and a first guide rod arranged in parallel, the two ends of the first screw are rotatably connected to the screw bracket, the two ends of the first guide rod are fixedly connected to the screw bracket, one end of the first screw passes through the screw bracket and is transmission-connected to a motor, and the suction cup adjustment rod is provided with a threaded hole that cooperates with the first screw and a guide hole that cooperates with the first guide rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the surface of the first screw is provided with a thread segment 1 and a thread segment 2 with opposite thread directions, and the vertical adjustment mechanism is provided with two groups of suction cup adsorption components, which are respectively provided on the thread segment 1 and the thread segment 2.

[0010] Furthermore, the screw bracket is provided with a second threaded hole cooperating with the second screw and a second guide hole cooperating with the second guide rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the lateral adjustment mechanism includes a second screw and a second guide rod arranged in parallel, the two ends of the second screw are rotatably connected to the rotary drive mechanism, the two ends of the second guide rod are fixedly connected to the rotary drive mechanism, and the rotary drive mechanism is provided with a motor 2 for driving the second screw.

[0012] Furthermore, the surface of the second screw is provided with a thread segment three and a thread segment four with opposite thread directions, and the lateral adjustment mechanism is provided with two sets of vertical adjustment mechanisms, which are respectively provided on the thread segment three and the thread segment four.

[0013] Furthermore, a rubber ring is provided on the outer edge of the vacuum suction cup that contacts the workpiece.

[0014] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are:

[0015] (1) The utility model can adjust the position of the suction cup adsorption assembly according to the different sizes of UAV shells by setting the horizontal adjustment mechanism and the vertical adjustment mechanism, thereby achieving precise positioning and clamping of the UAV shell and improving the versatility of the tooling;

[0016] (2) The suction cup adsorption assembly in the present invention uses several vacuum suction cups, which generate strong vacuum suction through the vacuum generator, and can stably adsorb the UAV shell, effectively preventing the shell from shaking or displacement during the welding process, providing a guarantee for high-quality welding;

[0017] (3) The inner layer of the vacuum suction cup in the present invention is a vacuum adsorption chamber, the middle layer is a flexible support skeleton, and the outer layer is covered with an anti-splash and wear-resistant coating, which increases the service life of the vacuum suction cup;

[0018] (4) The utility model fixes the gas line fixing pipe by means of a fixed clamp and a movable clamp. When the vacuum suction cup or the gas line fixing pipe is damaged, it can be disassembled and replaced conveniently and quickly without the need for large-scale disassembly of the entire tooling, which greatly shortens the equipment maintenance time and improves production efficiency.

[0019] (5) The utility model is provided with a rotating mechanism, which can rotate the UAV shell during the welding process, facilitating uniform welding and ensuring the quality of the weld. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 The utility model is a structural schematic diagram of the front part of a UAV shell welding tool.

[0021] Figure 2 The utility model is a structural schematic diagram of the rear part of a UAV shell welding tool.

[0022] Figure 3 The utility model is a structural schematic diagram of a screw bracket in a UAV shell welding tool.

[0023] Figure 4 The utility model is a structural schematic diagram of a suction cup adsorption component in a UAV shell welding tool. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the product of the utility model is usually placed when in use. It is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does 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, it should not be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "overhanging" does not necessarily imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," not that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, “a plurality of” means at least 2.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, 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; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0029] Example

[0030] Combined with attachment Figure 1-4This embodiment discloses a UAV shell welding tool, comprising a base 1, a rotary drive mechanism 2 relatively arranged at both ends of the upper part of the base 1, a lateral adjustment mechanism 3 connected between the rotary drive mechanism 2, a vertical adjustment mechanism 4 provided on the lateral adjustment mechanism 3, a suction cup adsorption assembly 5 provided on the vertical adjustment mechanism 4, the suction cup adsorption assembly 5 including a plurality of vacuum suction cups 501, the vacuum suction cups 501 are connected to the suction cup mounting plate 503 via an air path fixing pipe 502, the air path fixing pipe 502 The vacuum suction cup 501 is connected to the vacuum generator 6 through an air hose to evacuate air and generate vacuum suction; the suction cup mounting plate 503 is connected to the vertical adjustment mechanism 4 through the suction cup adjustment rod 504; the inner layer of the vacuum suction cup 501 is a vacuum adsorption cavity from the inside to the outside, the middle layer is a flexible support skeleton, the outer layer is covered with an anti-splash and wear-resistant coating, the inner layer surface is corrugated, the outer layer is a ceramic fiber composite layer, and the middle layer is a memory alloy mesh to maintain the shape stability of the suction cup; a rubber ring 507 is provided on the outer edge of the side of the vacuum suction cup 501 that contacts the workpiece.

[0031] The suction cup mounting plate 503 is provided with a corresponding air circuit fixing tube 502. A fixed clamp 9 is provided at the lower part of the mounting hole away from the vacuum suction cup 501, and a movable clamp 7 is provided at the upper part. The fixed clamp 9 is fixed to the surface of the suction cup mounting plate 503. One end of the movable clamp 7 is rotatably connected to the end of the fixed clamp 9, and the other end is detachably connected to the fixed clamp 9 by a bolt 8.

[0032] The vertical adjustment mechanism 4 includes a first screw 401 and a first guide rod 402 arranged in parallel. The two ends of the first screw 401 are rotatably connected to the screw bracket 403, and the two ends of the first guide rod 402 are fixedly connected to the screw bracket 403. After one end of the first screw 401 passes through the screw bracket 403, it is connected to a motor 1 for transmission. The suction cup adjustment rod 504 is provided with a threaded hole 505 that cooperates with the first screw 401 and a guide hole 506 that cooperates with the first guide rod 402.

[0033] The surface of the first screw 401 is provided with a thread segment 1 401a and a thread segment 2 401b with opposite thread directions. The vertical adjustment mechanism 4 is provided with two groups of suction cup adsorption components 5, and the two groups of suction cup adsorption components 5 are respectively provided on the thread segment 1 401a and the thread segment 2 401b.

[0034] The lateral adjustment mechanism 3 includes a second screw 301 and a second guide rod 302 arranged in parallel. The two ends of the second screw 301 are rotatably connected to the rotation drive mechanism 2, and the two ends of the second guide rod 302 are fixedly connected to the rotation drive mechanism 2. The rotation drive mechanism 2 is provided with a second motor for driving the second screw 301. The screw bracket 403 is provided with a second threaded hole 403a that cooperates with the second screw 301 and a second guide hole 403b that cooperates with the second guide rod 302.

[0035] The surface of the second screw 301 is provided with a thread segment three 301a and a thread segment four 301b with opposite thread directions. The horizontal adjustment mechanism 3 is provided with two groups of vertical adjustment mechanisms 4, and the two groups of vertical adjustment mechanisms 4 are respectively provided on the thread segment three 301a and the thread segment four 301b.

[0036] The rotary drive mechanism 2 includes a rotating plate 201 connected to the lateral adjustment mechanism 3. The rotating plate 201 is rotatably arranged on the supporting bracket 203 through a bearing 202. A synchronous sprocket 1 204 is arranged on the side of the rotating plate 201 away from the lateral adjustment mechanism 3. The synchronous sprocket 1 204 is connected to the synchronous sprocket 2 206 through a chain 205. The synchronous sprocket 206 is connected to the motor 3 207. The motor 3 207 is arranged on the upper part of the base 1.

[0037] To use the device, first place the base 1 on a workbench, install the suction cup assembly 5, connect the vacuum cup 501 to the suction cup mounting plate 503 via the air line fixing tube 502, and then connect the air line fixing tube 502 to the vacuum generator 6 via the air line hose, ensuring that the air line is properly sealed and leak-free. Simultaneously, test the vacuum generator 6 to ensure that the vacuum cup 501 can properly pump air and generate vacuum suction.

[0038] When clamping the workpiece, start the vacuum generator 6 to draw air from the vacuum suction cup 501 to generate vacuum suction; according to the size of the drone shell, the second screw 301 is driven to rotate by the motor 2, so that the vertical adjustment mechanism 4 on the horizontal adjustment mechanism 3 moves relative to or away from each other along the second guide rod 302 to a suitable horizontal position, thereby adjusting the horizontal distance between the two groups of suction cup adsorption components 5 to adapt to the width of the drone shell; then the first screw 401 is driven to rotate by the motor 1, so that the suction cup adjustment rod 504 moves relative to or away from each other along the first guide rod 402, and the longitudinal distance between the suction cup adsorption components 5 is adjusted, so that the vacuum suction cup 501 can accurately fit the surface of the drone shell to be welded. The drone shell is firmly adsorbed by vacuum suction. When the workpiece is clamped, the operator adjusts the welding equipment to the appropriate welding parameters and then performs welding operations on the drone shell. During the welding process, if the shell needs to be rotated, the motor three can be started. The motor three drives the rotating plate 201 to rotate through the synchronous sprocket 1 204, the chain 205, and the synchronous sprocket 2 206, thereby driving the horizontal adjustment mechanism 3, the vertical adjustment mechanism 4 and the drone shell adsorbed on the vacuum suction cup 501 to rotate together, so as to facilitate uniform welding and ensure the quality of the weld. After welding is completed, the vacuum generator 6 is first turned off to make the vacuum suction cup 501 lose vacuum suction, so as to facilitate the removal of the welded drone shell.

[0039] The standard parts used in the present invention can all be purchased from the market, and special-shaped parts can be customized according to the description in the specification and the drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional means such as mature bolts, rivets, welding, etc. in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment all adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the existing technology. It will not be described in detail here. The content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the existing technology known to professional and technical personnel in this field.

[0040] The above description of the present invention and its embodiments is non-limiting. The drawings show only one embodiment of the present invention, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In short, if a person skilled in the art is inspired by the above, and does not deviate from the purpose of the present invention, without inventive design, a structure and embodiment similar to the technical solution should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A UAV shell welding tool, characterized in that: It includes a base and a rotating drive mechanism relatively arranged at both ends of the upper part of the base, a lateral adjustment mechanism is connected between the rotating drive mechanisms, a vertical adjustment mechanism is provided on the lateral adjustment mechanism, a suction cup adsorption assembly is provided on the vertical adjustment mechanism, the suction cup adsorption assembly includes several vacuum suction cups, the vacuum suction cup is connected to the suction cup mounting plate through an air path fixing pipe, the air path fixing pipe is connected to the vacuum generator through an air path hose so that the vacuum suction cup draws air to generate vacuum suction; the suction cup mounting plate is connected to the vertical adjustment mechanism through a suction cup adjusting rod; the inner layer of the vacuum suction cup is a vacuum adsorption chamber from the inside to the outside, the middle layer is a flexible support frame, and the outer layer is covered with an anti-splash and wear-resistant coating.

2. The UAV shell welding tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary drive mechanism includes a rotating plate connected to the lateral adjustment mechanism, and the rotating plate is rotatably arranged on the supporting bracket through a bearing. A synchronous sprocket 1 is provided on the side of the rotating plate away from the lateral adjustment mechanism. The synchronous sprocket 1 is connected to the synchronous sprocket 2 through a chain, and the synchronous sprocket 2 is connected to the motor 3. The motor 3 is arranged on the upper part of the base.

3. The UAV shell welding tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup mounting plate is provided with a mounting hole corresponding to the air circuit fixing tube, and a fixed clamp is provided at the lower part of the mounting hole away from the vacuum suction cup, and a movable clamp is provided at the upper part. The fixed clamp is fixed to the surface of the suction cup mounting plate, and one end of the movable clamp is rotatably connected to the end of the fixed clamp, and the other end is detachably connected to the fixed clamp by a bolt.

4. The UAV shell welding tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical adjustment mechanism includes a first screw and a first guide rod arranged in parallel, both ends of the first screw are rotatably connected to the screw bracket, both ends of the first guide rod are fixedly connected to the screw bracket, one end of the first screw passes through the screw bracket and is connected to a motor for transmission, and the suction cup adjustment rod is provided with a threaded hole that cooperates with the first screw and a guide hole that cooperates with the first guide rod.

5. The UAV shell welding tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The surface of the first screw is provided with a thread segment 1 and a thread segment 2 with opposite thread directions. The vertical adjustment mechanism is provided with two groups of suction cup adsorption components, and the two groups of suction cup adsorption components are respectively provided on the thread segment 1 and the thread segment 2.

6. The UAV shell welding tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The screw rod bracket is provided with a second threaded hole matched with the second screw rod and a second guide hole matched with the second guide rod.

7. The UAV shell welding tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lateral adjustment mechanism includes a second screw and a second guide rod arranged in parallel. The two ends of the second screw are rotatably connected to the rotary drive mechanism, and the two ends of the second guide rod are fixedly connected to the rotary drive mechanism. The rotary drive mechanism is provided with a motor 2 for driving the second screw.

8. The UAV shell welding tool according to claim 7, characterized in that: The surface of the second screw is provided with a thread segment three and a thread segment four with opposite thread directions. The horizontal adjustment mechanism is provided with two sets of vertical adjustment mechanisms, and the two sets of vertical adjustment mechanisms are respectively provided on the thread segment three and the thread segment four.

9. The UAV shell welding tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber ring is provided on the outer edge of a side of the vacuum suction cup that contacts the workpiece.

Citation Information

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    CN219452669U

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