Portable unmanned aerial vehicle system ground guide station universal platform

Abstract

The utility model discloses a portable unmanned aerial vehicle system ground guide station universal platform which comprises a triangular support, a plurality of antenna installation supports and a plurality of satellite installation supports, the triangular support is foldable, and the bottom of the triangular support is connected with a balancing weight. The antenna mounting bracket is detachably connected to the triangular bracket; and the satellite mounting bracket is detachably connected to the top of the triangular bracket. The guide station platform has the advantages that the triangular support can be conveniently unfolded when the guide station platform is installed and folded when the guide station platform is disassembled, rapid installation and rapid disassembly are achieved, the occupied space of the triangular support in the transportation process is conveniently reduced, the antenna installation support is detachably connected to the triangular support, and the antenna installation support is convenient to disassemble and assemble. And the satellite mounting bracket is detachably connected to the top of the triangular bracket, so that the guide station platform can realize the function of mounting a transmitting antenna and a satellite antenna to meet the requirement of mounting in military occasions where use places are frequently replaced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technology of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ground guidance station, in particular to a universal platform for a portable UAV system ground guidance station. Background Art

[0002] The ground guidance station, the core of drone command and control, primarily consists of a line-of-sight data link and a ground command and control station. Satellite communication links and intelligence processing units can also be expanded as needed. With a range of 200 km, the medium-range ground station can meet the diverse functional and performance requirements of drones.

[0003] The existing UAV ground guidance station platform is fixed. The fixed guidance station platform has a large structure and is inconvenient to transport and install. Therefore, it is not suitable for installation in mission areas such as mountainous areas and plateaus with weak infrastructure, and it cannot meet the requirements of military occasions where the use location is frequently changed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that the existing UAV ground guidance station platform is not suitable for installation in military occasions where the use location is frequently changed. The purpose is to provide a portable UAV system ground guidance station universal platform, which can realize rapid installation and rapid disassembly of the guidance station platform to meet the needs of military occasions where the use location is frequently changed.

[0005] The utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A universal platform for a portable ground guidance station for an unmanned aerial vehicle system comprises a tripod bracket, several antenna mounting brackets and several satellite mounting brackets. The tripod bracket is foldable, and a counterweight is connected to the bottom of the tripod bracket; the antenna mounting bracket is detachably connected to the tripod bracket; and the satellite mounting bracket is detachably connected to the top of the tripod bracket.

[0007] The beneficial effects of the present invention are that, by providing a foldable tripod as a guide station platform, the tripod can be easily unfolded when installing the guide station platform and folded when removing the guide station platform, enabling quick installation and removal. This also reduces the space occupied by the tripod during transportation. Furthermore, the antenna mounting bracket is detachably connected to the tripod bracket, and the satellite mounting bracket is detachably connected to the top of the tripod bracket, enabling the guide station platform to be equipped with both a transmitting antenna and a satellite antenna, thus meeting the requirements of military installations requiring frequent changes in location. Furthermore, a counterweight is provided at the bottom of the tripod bracket to enhance the stability of the tripod bracket, thereby improving the stability of the guide station platform.

[0008] In some embodiments, the triangular support comprises a main column and three diagonal braces, with several counterweights detachably connected to the bottoms of corresponding diagonal braces, and the tops of the diagonal braces hingedly connected to the tops of the main columns. By detachably connecting the counterweights to the bottoms of the diagonal braces, the platform reduces its footprint during transportation, making it easier to carry.

[0009] In some embodiments, the tripod includes a chassis with a lifting column connected to the top of the chassis. The lifting column is hinged to the bottom of the diagonal support rod. By providing the lifting column, the height of the diagonal support rod can be adjusted to avoid obstacles on site, thereby accommodating installation in various on-site environments and improving the versatility of the guide station platform.

[0010] In some embodiments, the counterweight is sleeved on the lifting column and press-fitted to the top of the chassis. By sleeved on the lifting column, the counterweight is radially positioned to prevent it from sliding during use and affecting the stability of the guide station platform.

[0011] In some embodiments, the counterweight is provided with a slot, which is generally elongated and extends from the center of the counterweight to the edge of the counterweight, with a width greater than the diameter of the lifting column. The lifting column is provided with a first locking nut, which abuts against the counterweight. The provision of the slot in the counterweight facilitates the rapid installation of the counterweight on the lifting column, radially positioning the counterweight. The provision of the first locking nut also compresses the counterweight to provide axial positioning.

[0012] In some embodiments, a connector is further provided at the bottom of the diagonal brace, the connector having a threaded through-hole, the lifting column having an external thread that screws into the threaded through-hole, a second locking nut screwed into the top of the lifting column, the second locking nut abutting against the top of the connector, and one side of the connector is hingedly connected to the bottom of the diagonal brace. Thus, by screwing the connector into the lifting column, it is easy to adjust the position of the connector on the lifting column, thereby adjusting the height position of the connector in the lifting column, and thus adjusting the height position of the bottom of the diagonal brace.

[0013] In some embodiments, the triangular support further comprises three bottom support rods and a slider, wherein the slider is slidably mounted on the main column, and the ends of the bottom support rods are hingedly connected to the connecting member and the slider, respectively. By slidably mounting the slider on the main column and hingedly connecting the ends of the bottom support rods to the connecting member and the slider, the strength and rigidity of the triangular support are improved, the stability of the triangular support is enhanced, and the triangular support can be easily expanded and folded by sliding the slider.

[0014] In some embodiments, the antenna mounting bracket is generally elongated, with a U-shaped clip attached to the bottom of the bracket. The clip engages with the corresponding diagonal brace, vertically connecting the bracket to the tripod bracket. The top of the bracket is connected to the transmitting antenna assembly via a clamp. This facilitates quick installation and removal of the bracket by attaching the U-shaped clip to the diagonal brace. A clamp is provided at the top of the bracket to connect the transmitting antenna to the bracket.

[0015] In some embodiments, a support rod is further included. The support rod is generally in the shape of a long strip, and the ends of the support rod are detachably connected to the diagonal support rod and the antenna mounting bracket. By providing the support rod, the antenna mounting bracket is supported to ensure the stability of the antenna mounting bracket.

[0016] In some embodiments, the satellite mounting bracket is generally elongated and horizontally connected to the top of the tripod bracket. One end of the satellite mounting bracket is detachably connected to the top of the main column. The satellite mounting bracket is provided with a plurality of through holes, through which bolts at the bottom of the satellite antenna assembly pass and are screwed into third locking nuts to mount the satellite antenna assembly on the satellite mounting bracket. By detachably connecting the satellite mounting bracket horizontally to the top of the main column, the satellite antenna can be mounted horizontally on the satellite mounting bracket, ensuring that the satellite antenna can successfully receive satellite signals.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. The tripod bracket is set to be foldable, which makes it easy to unfold the tripod bracket when installing the guide station platform and fold the tripod bracket when disassembling the guide station platform, so as to achieve quick installation and quick disassembly. It also makes it easy to reduce the space occupied by the tripod bracket during transportation, so as to meet the installation needs of military occasions where the use location is frequently changed.

[0019] 2. By setting a counterweight at the bottom of the tripod, the stability of the tripod is improved, thereby improving the stability of the guide station platform.

[0020] 3. By setting the lifting column, the height of the diagonal support rod can be adjusted to avoid on-site obstacles to meet the installation needs of various on-site environments and improve the versatility of the guide station platform.

[0021] 4. Connect the U-shaped clip at the bottom of the antenna mounting bracket to the diagonal support rod to facilitate quick installation and removal of the antenna mounting bracket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The accompanying drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, constitute a part of this application, and do not constitute a limitation of the embodiments of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 For this utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the K1 part;

[0025] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 2 The structural diagram without the counterweight;

[0026] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the K2 part.

[0027] Markings and corresponding parts names in the accompanying drawings:

[0028] 11-diagonal support rod, 111-chassis, 112-lifting column, 113-counterweight, 114-slot, 115-connector, 12-main column, 13-bottom support rod, 14-slider, 15-antenna mounting bracket, 151-U-shaped card, 152-clamp, 16-satellite mounting bracket, 17-support rod, 18-first locking nut, 181-second locking nut, 182-third locking nut. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with embodiments and drawings. The schematic implementation methods of the present invention and their descriptions are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0030] Throughout this specification, references to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "an example," or "an example" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the phrases "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "an example," or "an example" appearing in various places throughout this specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment or example. In addition, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in one or more embodiments or examples in any suitable combination and / or subcombination. Furthermore, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the figures provided herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily drawn to scale. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up", "down", "vertical", "horizontal", "high", "low", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. 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 direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] The terms "first" and "second" used in this utility model are only used to distinguish corresponding components for the sake of clarity of description and are not intended to limit any order or emphasize importance. In addition, the term "connected" used in this article can refer to direct connection or indirect connection through other components unless otherwise specified.

[0033] This embodiment provides a portable UAV system ground guidance station universal platform, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, it includes a tripod bracket, several antenna mounting brackets 15 and several satellite mounting brackets 16. The tripod bracket is foldable, and a counterweight block 113 is connected to the bottom of the tripod bracket; the antenna mounting bracket 15 is detachably connected to the tripod bracket; and the satellite mounting bracket 16 is detachably connected to the top of the tripod bracket.

[0034] See also Figures 1 to 3 The triangular support comprises a main column 12 and three diagonal struts 11. Several counterweights 113 are detachably connected to the bottoms of the corresponding diagonal struts 11. The tops of the diagonal struts 11 are hinged to the tops of the main columns 12. By detachably connecting the counterweights 113 to the bottoms of the diagonal struts 11, the platform reduces the space occupied during transportation and is more convenient to carry.

[0035] See also Figures 1 to 3 The tripod includes a chassis 111, the top of which is connected to a lifting column 112, which is hinged to the bottom of the diagonal support rod 11. By providing the lifting column 112, the height of the diagonal support rod 11 can be adjusted to avoid on-site obstacles, thereby meeting the installation requirements in various on-site environments and improving the versatility of the guide station platform.

[0036] See also Figures 1 to 3 The counterweight 113 is sleeved on the lifting column 112, and the counterweight 113 is pressed against the top of the chassis 111. By sleeved on the lifting column 112, the counterweight 113 is radially positioned to prevent the counterweight 113 from sliding during use and affecting the stability of the guide station platform.

[0037] See also Figures 1 to 3The counterweight 113 is provided with a slot 114. The slot 114 is generally elongated and extends from the center of the counterweight 113 to the edge of the counterweight 113. The width of the slot 114 is greater than the diameter of the lifting column 112. The lifting column 112 is provided with a first locking nut 18, which abuts against the counterweight 113. The slot 114 in the counterweight 113 facilitates the rapid installation of the counterweight 113 on the lifting column 112, thereby positioning the counterweight 113 radially. The first locking nut 18 is also provided to compress the counterweight 113, thereby positioning the counterweight 113 axially.

[0038] See also Figures 1 to 3 The bottom of the diagonal brace 11 is also provided with a connector 115, which is provided with a threaded through hole. The lifting column 112 is provided with an external thread that screws into the internal thread. The top of the lifting column 112 is screwed with a second locking nut 181, which abuts against the top of the connector 115. One side of the connector 115 is hinged to the bottom of the diagonal brace 11. In this way, by providing the connector 115 and the lifting column 112 for screwing, it is easy to adjust the position of the connector 115 on the lifting column 112, thereby adjusting the height of the connector 115 in the lifting column 112, and thus adjusting the height position of the bottom of the diagonal brace 11.

[0039] See also Figures 1 to 3 The triangular support further includes three bottom support rods 13 and a slider 14. The slider 14 is slidably mounted on the main column 12. The two ends of the bottom support rod 13 are respectively hinged to the connecting member 115 and the slider 14. By slidably mounting the slider 14 on the main column 12 and hingedly mounting the two ends of the bottom support rod 13 to the connecting member 115 and the slider 14, the strength and rigidity of the triangular support are improved, the stability of the triangular support is improved, and the triangular support can be easily expanded and folded by sliding the slider 14.

[0040] See also Figures 1 to 3 The antenna mounting bracket 15 is generally elongated. A U-shaped clip 151 is attached to the bottom of the bracket 15. This clip 151 engages with the corresponding diagonal brace 11, vertically connecting the bracket 15 to the tripod bracket. The top of the bracket 15 is connected to the transmitting antenna assembly via a clamp 152. This allows for quick installation and removal of the bracket 15. A clamp 152 is provided at the top of the bracket 15 to connect the transmitting antenna to the bracket. Specifically, at least one clamp 152 may be provided.

[0041] See also Figures 1 to 3 , further comprising a support rod 17, which is generally elongated and has its ends detachably connected to the diagonal support rod 11 and the antenna mounting bracket 15, respectively. The support rod 17 supports the antenna mounting bracket 15, ensuring its stability. Specifically, mounting holes are provided at both ends of the support rod 17, and corresponding through-holes are provided in the diagonal support rod 11 and the antenna mounting bracket 15. Screws pass through these mounting holes and through-holes, respectively, and engage with nuts, detachably connecting the ends of the support rod 17 to the diagonal support rod 11 and the antenna mounting bracket 15.

[0042] See also Figures 1 to 3 The satellite mounting bracket 16 is generally elongated and horizontally connected to the top of the tripod bracket. One end of the satellite mounting bracket 16 is detachably connected to the top of the main column 12. Several through-holes are provided on the satellite mounting bracket 16. Bolts at the bottom of the satellite antenna assembly pass through these through-holes and screw into third locking nuts 182 to mount the satellite antenna assembly on the satellite mounting bracket. By detachably connecting the satellite mounting bracket 16 horizontally to the top of the main column 12, the satellite antenna can be mounted horizontally on the satellite mounting bracket 16, ensuring that the satellite antenna can successfully receive satellite signals.

[0043] Specifically, a mobile equipment box is also provided. The bottom of the mobile equipment box is provided with several rollers to facilitate the movement of the equipment box. When in use, it can be directly placed next to the universal platform of the ground guidance station.

[0044] The specific implementation methods described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the utility model in detail. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific implementation method of the utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the utility model should be included in the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A universal platform for a portable ground guidance station for an unmanned aerial vehicle system, characterized in that: include: A triangular bracket, the triangular bracket is foldable, and a counterweight is connected to the bottom of the triangular bracket; a plurality of antenna mounting brackets, wherein the antenna mounting brackets are detachably connected to the tripod bracket; A plurality of satellite mounting brackets are detachably connected to the top of the tripod bracket.

2. The portable UAV system ground guidance station universal platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The triangular bracket includes a main column and three oblique support rods, and several counterweight blocks are detachably connected to the bottoms of the corresponding oblique support rods. The tops of the oblique support rods are hinged to the tops of the main columns.

3. The portable UAV system ground guidance station universal platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The triangular bracket includes a chassis, the top of the chassis is connected to a lifting column, and the lifting column is hinged to the bottom of the diagonal support rod.

4. The portable UAV system ground guidance station universal platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: The counterweight block is sleeved on the lifting column, and the counterweight block is pressed against the top of the chassis.

5. The portable UAV system ground guidance station universal platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: The counterweight block is provided with a slot, which is in the shape of an elongated strip as a whole. The slot extends from the center of the counterweight block to the edge of the counterweight block. The width of the slot is greater than the diameter of the lifting column. The lifting column is provided with a first locking nut, which abuts against the counterweight block.

6. The portable UAV system ground guidance station universal platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting piece is also provided at the bottom of the diagonal support rod, and a threaded through hole is provided on the connecting piece. The lifting column is provided with an external thread that is screwed into the threaded through hole. A second locking nut is screwed into the top of the lifting column, and the second locking nut abuts against the top of the connecting piece. One side of the connecting piece is hinged to the bottom of the diagonal support rod.

7. The portable UAV system ground guidance station universal platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The triangular bracket further comprises three bottom support rods and a slider. The slider is slidably mounted on the main column. Both ends of the bottom support rod are hinged to the connecting piece and the slider respectively.

8. The portable UAV system ground guidance station universal platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The antenna mounting bracket is in the shape of a long strip as a whole. A U-shaped clip is connected to the bottom of the antenna mounting bracket. The U-shaped clip is clamped with the corresponding diagonal support rod to vertically connect the antenna mounting bracket to the triangular bracket. The top of the antenna mounting bracket is connected to the transmitting antenna group through a clamp.

9. The portable UAV system ground guidance station universal platform according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a support rod, which is in the shape of an elongated strip as a whole, and both ends of the support rod are detachably connected to the diagonal support rod and the antenna mounting bracket respectively.

10. The portable UAV system ground guidance station universal platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The satellite mounting bracket is in the shape of a long strip as a whole. The satellite mounting bracket is horizontally connected to the top of the tripod bracket. One end of the satellite mounting bracket is detachably connected to the top of the main column. Several through holes are provided on the satellite mounting bracket. The bolts at the bottom of the satellite antenna group pass through the through holes and are screwed into the third locking nut to install the satellite antenna group on the satellite bracket.

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