Unmanned aerial vehicle with flight protection structure

By designing a flight protection structure with a protective cover and a flip unit on the UAV, the problem of the rotor being susceptible to collision and personal injury is solved, achieving higher flight safety and maintenance convenience.

CN223420956UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-10JIANGSU BAITONG INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422933021.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2025-10-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-29

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Technical Problem

The exposed rotors of drones are vulnerable to collisions with obstacles, affecting flight performance and increasing the risk of personal injury.

Method used

A flight protection structure with a protective cover and a flip unit is designed. The protective cover can surround the rotor and be fully exposed when needed. The flip unit realizes the flipping and fixing of the protective cover through the cooperation of an arc block and a fixed block.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the probability of UAV colliding with obstacles, prevents rotor blades from cutting personnel, and improves flight safety and maintenance convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle with a flight protection structure, and relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, the unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a vehicle body, the outer wall of the vehicle body is fixedly provided with a support, the top of the support is rotatably connected with a rotor wing, the outer wall of the support is fixedly provided with a protection assembly, and the protection assembly comprises a protection cover movably sleeved on the outer wall of the rotor wing; and an overturning unit. The unmanned aerial vehicle has the beneficial effects that the protective cover positioned at the upper part is downwards rotated, so that the protective cover is sleeved outside the rotor wing, and the positioning block is inserted and clamped in the first positioning opening, so that the protective cover is fixed outside the rotor wing and surrounds the periphery of the rotor wing, and the situation that the vehicle body accidentally collides with an obstacle during flying is reduced; therefore, the probability and severity of accidents are reduced, the rotor wing can be effectively prevented from cutting personnel during high-speed rotation, the protective cover is pushed upwards to move to the position above the rotor wing, at the moment, the rotor wing is completely exposed, and daily inspection, maintenance and component replacement of the rotor wing are facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), in particular to a UAV with a flight protection structure. Background Art

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as "drones", are unmanned aircraft that are controlled by radio remote control equipment and self-contained program control devices, or are operated completely or intermittently autonomously by on-board computers. Most drones currently on the market are mainly powered by the rotation of fan blades during flight. The airflow generated by the rotation of the blades cuts the air, thereby generating lift, and by changing the angle or speed of the rotor, forward, backward or sideways thrust can be generated, thereby controlling the flight direction of the drone.

[0003] In the existing technology, since the rotor of a drone is a key component in flight and operation, it is usually exposed and easily hit or scratched by obstacles such as branches and wires, which in turn affects the flight performance and operation effect of the drone. Moreover, when the drone is taking off, landing or flying, if the rotor accidentally touches a person, it may cause serious harm, increasing the risk of personal injury. Therefore, a drone with a flight protection structure is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art that the rotor is exposed and easily hit or scratched by obstacles such as branches and wires, which in turn affects the flight performance and operation effect of the drone. When the drone is taking off, landing or flying, if the rotor accidentally touches a person, it may cause serious harm, increasing the risk of personal injury. A drone with a flight protection structure is proposed to solve the above problems.

[0005] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a flight protection structure, comprising:

[0007] The outer wall of the body is fixedly mounted with a bracket, and the top of the bracket is rotatably connected to the rotor. The outer wall of the bracket is fixedly provided with a protective component, which includes:

[0008] A protective cover movably sleeved on the outer wall of the rotor;

[0009] The flip unit includes an arc block and a fixed block. The fixed block is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the bracket, and a rotating rod is movably inserted between the fixed blocks. A connecting rod is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the protective cover, and an arc block is fixedly arranged on one end of the connecting rod, and the arc block is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the rotating rod.

[0010] Preferably, a fixing ring is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the fixing block, and the outer wall of the rotating rod extends outward through the fixing ring and is fixedly provided with a rotating block.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting groove is provided on the outer wall of the rotating block, and a positioning block is movably inserted into the inner wall of the connecting groove. A first positioning opening is provided on the inner wall of the fixing ring, and the outer end of the positioning block is docked and clamped in the first positioning opening.

[0012] Preferably, a compression spring is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the connecting groove, and the other end of the compression spring is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the positioning block.

[0013] Preferably, a sliding groove is provided on the outer wall of the rotating block, a sliding block is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the positioning block, and one end of the sliding block passes through the sliding groove and extends outward from the rotating block.

[0014] Preferably, a push plate is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the sliding block, and the push plate covers the sliding groove.

[0015] Preferably, a second positioning opening is provided on the inner wall of the fixing ring.

[0016] Preferably, a marking block is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the fixing ring.

[0017] Preferably, a camera module is provided at the bottom of the body, and an anti-planting frame is provided at the bottom of the body and is sleeved on the outside of the camera module.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0019] 1. In the present invention, by setting the connection relationship between the body, bracket, rotor, protective cover and fixed block, the protective cover located at the top is rotated downward so that the protective cover is sleeved on the outside of the rotor, and the positioning block is inserted into and stuck in the first positioning port, so that the protective cover is fixed outside the rotor and surrounds the rotor, reducing the accidental collision with obstacles during flight of the body, thereby reducing the probability and severity of accidents, and can effectively prevent the rotor from cutting people when rotating at high speed, especially when the drone is in a crowded area or at close range. By pushing the push plate toward the center point of the rotating block, the positioning block is disengaged from the first positioning port. At this time, the protective cover is pushed upward to move the protective cover above the rotor, so that the positioning block is inserted into and stuck in the second positioning port, preventing the protective cover from falling randomly and affecting the user's operation. At this time, the rotor is completely exposed, which is convenient for daily inspection, maintenance and replacement of parts of the rotor.

[0020] 2. In the present invention, by setting a camera module and an anti-planting frame to be sleeved outside the camera module, the camera module is further protected, and by setting a marking block and a fixing ring, there are two groups of marking blocks corresponding to the positions of the first positioning port and the second positioning port, which makes it convenient for users to find the corresponding positions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present application and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application, illustrate embodiments of the present application and together with the description serve to explain the present application.

[0022] In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the protective cover structure of the present application;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a sectional view of the connecting block structure of the present application;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the reinforcing block structure of the present application;

[0027] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the positioning rod structure of the present application.

[0028] In the drawings, the serial number: 1, the body; 101, the support; 102, the rotor; 103, the camera module; 104, the anti-tilt bracket; 2, the protective cover; 201, the connecting rod; 202, the arc block; 203, the rotating rod; 3, the fixed block; 301, the marker block; 302, the fixed ring; 303, the first positioning port; 304, the second positioning port; 4, the rotating block; 401, the connecting groove; 402, the extrusion spring; 403, the positioning block; 404, the sliding groove; 405, the sliding block; 406, the push plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application.

[0030] Embodiment: The embodiment provides a UAV with a flight protection structure, referring to Figure 1-5 , specifically, comprising:

[0031] The body 1 is fixedly installed with a support 101 on the outer wall, and the support 101 is rotatably connected with a rotor 102 at the top. When the rotor 102 rotates, the blades cut the air to generate an upward airflow, thereby generating a lifting force to balance the gravity of the UAV and the component parts of the fuselage in the vertical direction. By changing the angle or rotating speed of the rotor 102, forward, backward or lateral thrust can be generated to control the flight direction of the UAV. The outer wall of the support 101 is fixedly provided with a protective assembly, which comprises:

[0032] The protective cover 2 is movably connected to the outer wall of the rotor 102, surrounding the rotor 102 to reduce the chance of the body 1 accidentally hitting obstacles during flight, thereby reducing the probability and severity of accidents. It can also effectively prevent the rotor 102 from cutting people when rotating at high speed, especially when the UAV is operated in crowded areas or at close range;

[0033] The flipping unit includes an arc block 202 and a fixed block 3. The fixed block 3 is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the bracket 101, and a rotating rod 203 is movably inserted between the fixed blocks 3. The outer wall of the protective cover 2 is fixedly provided with a connecting rod 201, and an arc block 202 is fixedly provided at one end of the connecting rod 201, and the arc block 202 is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the rotating rod 203. When maintenance and inspection of the rotor 102 is required, the operator pushes the arc block 202 upward to make the arc block 202 drive the connecting rod 201 to rotate upward, and the upward rotating connecting rod 201 drives the protective cover 2 to rotate upward, so that the protective cover 2 moves above the rotor 102. At this time, the rotor 102 is completely exposed, which is convenient for daily inspection, maintenance and replacement of parts of the drone.

[0034] The outer wall of the fixed block 3 is fixedly provided with a fixed ring 302, and the outer wall of the rotating rod 203 extends outward through the fixed ring 302 and is fixedly provided with a rotating block 4. When in use, the user holds the rotating block 4 and rotates it upward. At this time, the upward rotating rotating block 4 drives the rotating rod 203 to rotate upward, so that the upward rotating rotating rod 203 drives the arc block 202 to rotate upward, and the upward rotating arc block 202 drives the connecting rod 201 to rotate upward, so that the upward rotating connecting rod 201 drives the protective cover 2 to rotate upward, so that the protective cover 2 is away from the rotor (102), making it convenient for subsequent users to contact the rotor 102.

[0035] The outer wall of the rotating block 4 is provided with a connecting groove 401, and a positioning block 403 is movably inserted into the inner wall of the connecting groove 401. A first positioning hole 303 is provided on the inner wall of the fixing ring 302, and the outer end of the positioning block 403 is docked and clamped in the first positioning hole 303. An extrusion spring 402 is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the connecting groove 401, and the other end of the extrusion spring 402 is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the positioning block 403. When in use, the protective cover 2 located above is rotated downward so that the protective cover 2 is sleeved on the outside of the rotor 102. At this time, the positioning block 403 is aligned with the first positioning hole 303, and the pushing force of the extrusion spring 402 pushes the positioning block 403 outward so that the positioning block 403 is inserted into and clamped in the first positioning hole 303, so that the position of the rotating block 4 is fixed, thereby fixing the use position of the protective cover 2, and further improving the stability of the use position of the protective cover 2.

[0036] The outer wall of the rotating block 4 is provided with a sliding groove 404, the outer wall of the positioning block 403 is fixedly provided with a sliding block 405, one end of the sliding block 405 extends outward through the sliding groove 404 to the rotating block 4, and the sliding block 405 is used for extending the action point of the positioning block 403, so that the user can conveniently contact and adjust.

[0037] The outer wall of the sliding block 405 is fixedly provided with a push plate 406, and the push plate 406 covers the sliding groove 404.

[0038] The inner wall of the fixed ring 302 is provided with a second positioning opening 304, when the protective cover 2 is rotated to above the rotor 102, the positioning block 403 is aligned with the second positioning opening 304, and the positioning block 403 is inserted and clamped in the second positioning opening 304, so that the protective cover 2 is kept in the position above the rotor 102, and the protective cover 2 is prevented from falling randomly to affect the operation of the user.

[0039] The outer wall of the fixed ring 302 is fixedly provided with a mark block 301, the mark block 301 is provided with two groups, corresponding to the positions of the first positioning opening 303 and the second positioning opening 304, so that the user can conveniently find the corresponding positions.

[0040] The bottom of the body 1 is provided with a camera module 103, and the bottom of the body 1 is provided with a protection rack 104, and the protection rack 104 is sleeved outside the camera module 103, so as to further protect the camera module 103.

[0041] Specifically, the working principle and operation method of the utility model are as follows:

[0042] In use, the protective cover 2 located above is rotated downward, the protective cover 2 is sleeved outside the rotor 102, the positioning block 403 is aligned with the first positioning opening 303, the positioning block 403 is pushed outward by the pushing force of the compression spring 402, the positioning block 403 is inserted and clamped in the first positioning opening 303, the position of the rotating block 4 is fixed, the protective cover 2 is fixed outside the rotor 102, the surrounding of the rotor 102 is surrounded, the body 1 is prevented from accidentally colliding with obstacles during flight, the probability and severity of accidents are reduced, and the rotor 102 is prevented from cutting personnel during high-speed rotation, especially when the unmanned aerial vehicle is operated in a densely populated area or at a close distance.

[0043] When it is necessary to perform maintenance and inspection on the rotor 102, the operator pushes the push plate 406 toward the center point of the rotating block 4, so that the push plate 406 drives the slider 405 to move, so that the moving slider 405 drives the positioning block 403 to move toward the inner cavity of the connecting groove 401, so that the positioning block 403 is separated from the first positioning port 303. At this time, the arc block 202 is pushed upward, so that the arc block 202 drives the connecting rod 201 to rotate upward, and the upward rotating connecting rod 201 drives the protective cover 2 to rotate upward, so that the protective cover 2 moves to the top of the rotor 102. At this time, the rotor 102 is completely exposed. When the protective cover 2 rotates to the rotor 102, the protective cover 2 is rotated to the rotor 102. 02, the positioning block 403 is aligned with the second positioning port 304, and by releasing the pushing push plate 406, the extrusion spring 402 pushes the positioning block 403, so that the positioning block 403 is inserted into and stuck in the second positioning port 304, so that the protective cover 2 is kept in the position above the rotor 102, avoiding the protective cover 2 from falling down and affecting the user's operation, and facilitating daily inspection, maintenance and replacement of parts of the rotor 102. When the body 1 falls, the anti-plant frame (104) surrounds the camera module 103, so that the camera module 103 is protected, the collision of the camera module 103 is reduced, and the safety is further improved.

[0044] The above is only a preferred specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention can make equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A UAV with a flight protection structure, comprising a body (1), a bracket (101) fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the body (1), and a rotor (102) rotatably connected to the top of the bracket (101), characterized in that: A protective component is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the bracket (101), and the protective component comprises: A protective cover (2) is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the rotor (102); A flip unit, comprising an arc block (202) and a fixed block (3), wherein the fixed block (3) is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the bracket (101), and a rotating rod (203) is movably inserted between the fixed blocks (3), a connecting rod (201) is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the protective cover (2), and an arc block (202) is fixedly arranged on one end of the connecting rod (201), and the arc block (202) is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the rotating rod (203).

2. The UAV with a flight protection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing ring (302) is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the fixing block (3), and a rotating block (4) is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the rotating rod (203) through the fixing ring (302) and extending outward.

3. The UAV with a flight protection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the rotating block (4) is provided with a connecting groove (401), and the inner wall of the connecting groove (401) is movably connected with a positioning block (403); the inner wall of the fixing ring (302) is provided with a first positioning opening (303), and the outer end of the positioning block (403) is docked and clamped in the first positioning opening (303).

4. The UAV with a flight protection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: An extrusion spring (402) is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the connecting groove (401), and the other end of the extrusion spring (402) is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the positioning block (403).

5. The UAV with a flight protection structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of the rotating block (4) is provided with a sliding groove (404), and the outer wall of the positioning block (403) is fixedly provided with a sliding block (405), and one end of the sliding block (405) passes through the sliding groove (404) and extends outward from the rotating block (4).

6. The UAV with a flight protection structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A push plate (406) is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the sliding block (405), and the push plate (406) covers the sliding groove (404).

7. The UAV with a flight protection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A second positioning opening (304) is provided on the inner wall of the fixing ring (302).

8. The UAV with a flight protection structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: A marking block (301) is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the fixing ring (302).

9. The UAV with a flight protection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A camera module (103) is provided at the bottom of the machine body (1), and an anti-planting frame (104) is provided at the bottom of the machine body (1), and the anti-planting frame (104) is sleeved outside the camera module (103).