Rotary laser radar pod of Liairx4 light and small unmanned aerial vehicle
By designing the Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating LiDAR pod, and employing heat dissipation, adjustment, and connection components, the design addresses the shortcomings of existing products in terms of appearance, size, weight, heat dissipation, protection level, interface usability, and installation compatibility, achieving efficient heat dissipation, omnidirectional sensing, and convenient installation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423054320.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing lightweight UAV rotating lidar pods have shortcomings in appearance, size, weight, heat dissipation, protection level, interface usability, and installation compatibility, and their PCB board layout is unreasonable.
A Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod was designed, which includes heat dissipation components, adjustment components, and connection components. It adopts structures such as air guides, silent motors, and plug-in interfaces to achieve efficient heat dissipation, omnidirectional sensing, and convenient installation.
The equipment's heat dissipation efficiency has been improved, and a 360° self-rotation function has been achieved, which facilitates installation and ground scanning operations, and enhances the equipment's ease of use and adaptability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rotating lidar pod technology for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and more particularly to the Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod. Background Technology
[0002] In today's advanced field of aerial remote sensing, the trends of lightweight and intelligent design are becoming increasingly prominent. Among them, the rotating lidar pod carried by the Liairx4 lightweight UAV represents the forefront of the industry. This type of equipment combines the flexibility and maneuverability of UAVs with the high precision of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems, providing powerful data acquisition capabilities for topographic mapping, disaster assessment, urban planning, and other applications.
[0003] Existing products of the same type cannot achieve a balanced approach in terms of appearance, size, weight, heat dissipation, and protection level. The internal PCB layout is not well-designed. The ease of use of external interfaces and memory card insertion / removal is poor. The ease of compatibility between the equipment and drones is also poor. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a Liairx4 lightweight rotating lidar pod for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), addressing the issues raised in the background section regarding the inability of existing similar products to achieve a balance in appearance, size, weight, heat dissipation, and protection level. Other problems include: inadequate internal PCB layout; poor ease of use for external interfaces and memory card insertion / removal; and poor compatibility between the device and the UAV.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: The Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod includes a main body. A mounting plate is fixedly connected to the top surface of the main body. A connecting assembly is fixedly connected to the top surface of the mounting plate. A heat dissipation assembly is fixedly connected to the rear side of the main body. An adjustment assembly is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the main body. The connecting assembly includes a connecting column fixedly connected to the top surface of the mounting plate. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the top surface of the connecting column. Three sets of locking blocks are fixedly connected to the side of the connecting block. A locking groove is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting block. The heat dissipation assembly includes an air guide shroud fixedly connected to the rear side of the main body. A cooling fan is installed inside the air guide shroud, and cooling fins are provided on both sides of the inside of the air guide shroud. The adjustment assembly includes a motor cylinder fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the main body. A silent motor is fixedly connected inside the motor cylinder.
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, one end of the silent motor is fixedly connected to the laser body, and a laser cover is fixedly connected to the rear side of the laser body. The laser cover serves to protect the laser body.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, both sets of heat dissipation teeth are fixed to the rear side of the main body, and the surface of the air guide shroud is provided with a fan air inlet. The fan air inlet allows air to enter the air guide shroud.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a main air outlet is provided on the left side of the air guide hood, and a natural air inlet is provided on the right side of the air guide hood. The main air outlet is designed to facilitate air circulation.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a rotating block is fixedly connected to the surface of the laser body, and a rotating groove is provided inside the rotating block. The rotating groove serves to place a limiting block.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a limiting block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the motor cylinder, and the limiting block is rotatably connected to the inside of the rotating groove. The limiting block serves to connect the device.
[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the main body is provided with several sets of plug-in interfaces. The main body is 210mm long, 119.8mm wide, 185.5mm high, and weighs 1.4kg. The plug-in interfaces serve to connect with external devices.
[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0015] This utility model provides a Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod, which has the following features:
[0016] Beneficial effects:
[0017] 1. The Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod features a heat dissipation component. During use, the air guide cover has a built-in cooling fan that rotates to circulate air and dissipate heat from the device. Some parts are machined with heat dissipation fins to form a reasonable airflow channel, which quickly dissipates heat from inside the device and increases the heat dissipation area to further improve the overall heat dissipation efficiency.
[0018] 2. The Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod, through the adjustment component device, activates the silent motor during use. The silent motor rotates, driving the laser body to rotate 360°, thereby achieving omnidirectional spatial perception. Combined with SLAM technology, the UAV equipped with this pod can complete engineering scanning operations such as automatic obstacle avoidance and automatic crossing.
[0019] 3. The Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod, through the connecting component device, allows for easy installation by inserting the connecting post into the matching connecting cover, rotating the device 60 degrees, and locking the clip into the connecting cover. This facilitates the use of the device. Simultaneously, by inserting the connecting post into the matching handheld system component, omnidirectional ground scanning can be performed, achieving multiple uses with one device. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting component structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the heat dissipation component structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment component structure of this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Connecting components; 301. Connecting column; 302. Connecting block; 303. Locking block; 304. Locking slot; 4. Heat dissipation components; 401. Air guide shroud; 402. Cooling fan; 403. Heat dissipation teeth; 5. Adjustment components; 501. Motor cylinder; 502. Silent motor; 6. Laser body; 7. Laser cover; 8. Fan air inlet; 9. Main air outlet; 10. Natural air inlet; 11. Rotating block; 12. Limiting block; 13. Plug interface. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 4This utility model provides a technical solution: a Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod, comprising a main body 1, a mounting plate 2 fixedly connected to the top surface of the main body 1, a connecting component 3 fixedly connected to the top surface of the mounting plate 2, allowing the device to be connected to an external structure through the connecting component 3, a heat dissipation component 4 fixedly connected to the rear side of the main body 1 for heat dissipation of the device through the heat dissipation component 4, and an adjustment component 5 fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the main body 1 for adjusting the angle of the device through the adjustment component 5, the connecting component 3 including components fixedly connected to the mounting plate. 2. A connecting post 301 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the connecting post 301. A connecting block 302 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the connecting post 301. Three sets of locking blocks 303 are fixedly connected to the side of the connecting block 302. A locking groove 304 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting block 302. The heat dissipation assembly 4 includes a wind guide shroud 401 fixedly connected to the rear side of the main body 1. A heat dissipation fan 402 is provided inside the wind guide shroud 401. Heat dissipation teeth 403 are provided on both sides inside the wind guide shroud 401. The adjustment assembly 5 includes a motor cylinder 501 fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the main body 1. A silent motor 502 is fixedly connected inside the motor cylinder 501.
[0027] One end of the silent motor 502 is fixedly connected to the laser body 6, and the rear side of the laser body 6 is fixedly connected to the laser cover 7. The laser cover 7 serves to protect the laser body 6.
[0028] Both sets of heat dissipation fins 403 are fixed to the rear side of the main body 1. The surface of the air guide shroud 401 is provided with a fan air inlet 8. The fan air inlet 8 allows air to enter the air guide shroud 401.
[0029] The air guide cover 401 has a main air outlet 9 on the left side and a natural air inlet 10 on the right side. The main air outlet 9 is designed to allow air circulation.
[0030] A rotating block 11 is fixedly connected to the surface of the laser body 6. The rotating block 11 has a rotating groove inside, which serves to place the limiting block 12.
[0031] A limiting block 12 is fixedly connected to the outside of the motor cylinder 501. The limiting block 12 is rotatably connected to the inside of the rotating groove. The limiting block 12 serves to connect the device.
[0032] The surface of the main body 1 is provided with several sets of plug interfaces 13. The main body 1 is 210mm long, 119.8mm wide, 185.5mm high, and weighs 1.4kg. The plug interfaces 13 are used to connect to external devices.
[0033] In this invention, the working steps of the device are as follows:
[0034] First step: When in use, the air guide cover 401 has a built-in cooling fan 402. The cooling fan 402 rotates and drives the air to flow, thereby dissipating heat from the device. Some parts are machined with heat dissipation teeth 403 to form a reasonable air duct to quickly dissipate the heat inside the device, increase the heat dissipation area and further improve the overall heat dissipation efficiency.
[0035] Second step: When in use, start the silent motor 502. The silent motor 502 rotates and drives the laser body 6 to rotate, so that the laser body 6 can rotate 360°.
[0036] Third step: When using the equipment, insert the connecting post 301 into the matching connecting cover, rotate the equipment 60 degrees, and the locking block 303 will snap into the inside of the connecting cover. This completes the installation and makes the equipment easy to use.
[0037] It should be noted that the device structure and accompanying drawings of this utility model mainly describe the principle of this utility model. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the setting of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device is not fully described. However, under the premise that those skilled in the art understand the principle of the above utility model, the specific details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system can be clearly understood. The control method in the application document is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming.
[0038] All standard parts used can be purchased from the market, and can be customized according to the instructions and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the structure and principle of the components known to those skilled in the art can be known by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.
[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. The Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: A mounting plate (2) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the main body (1), a connecting assembly (3) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the mounting plate (2), a heat dissipation assembly (4) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the main body (1), and an adjustment assembly (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the main body (1). The connecting component (3) includes a connecting post (301) fixedly connected to the top surface of the mounting plate (2), a connecting block (302) fixedly connected to the top surface of the connecting post (301), three sets of locking blocks (303) fixedly connected to the side of the connecting block (302), and a locking groove (304) fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting block (302). The heat dissipation component (4) includes a fixed air guide shroud (401) fixedly connected to the rear side of the main body (1), a heat dissipation fan (402) is provided inside the air guide shroud (401), and heat dissipation teeth (403) are provided on both sides inside the air guide shroud (401). The adjustment component (5) includes a motor cylinder (501) fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the main body (1), and a silent motor (502) is fixedly connected inside the motor cylinder (501).
2. The Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the silent motor (502) is fixedly connected to the laser body (6), and the rear side of the laser body (6) is fixedly connected to the laser cover (7).
3. The Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sets of heat dissipation fins (403) are fixed to the rear side of the main body (1), and the surface of the air guide shroud (401) is provided with a fan air inlet (8).
4. The Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air guide hood (401) has a main air outlet (9) on its left side and a natural air inlet (10) on its right side.
5. The Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rotating block (11) is fixedly connected to the surface of the laser body (6), and a rotating groove is provided inside the rotating block (11).
6. The Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting block (12) is fixedly connected to the outside of the motor cylinder (501), and the limiting block (12) is rotatably connected to the inside of the rotating groove.
7. The Liairx4 lightweight UAV rotating lidar pod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the main body (1) is provided with several sets of insertion interfaces (13). The main body (1) is 210mm long, 119.8mm wide, 185.5mm high, and weighs 1.4kg.