Mooring power supply dry powder fire-fighting unmanned aerial vehicle
By incorporating a tethered power supply system and a dry powder canister design, the problem of short battery life for firefighting drones has been solved, enabling long-term power supply and quick replacement of the dry powder canister, thereby improving the firefighting efficiency and flexibility of firefighting drones.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423005176.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing firefighting drones have limited battery life, which affects firefighting efficiency and effectiveness. Furthermore, their limited charging and storage time may delay firefighting opportunities.
The system employs a tethered power supply system, which supplies power to a ground generator via a tethered cable. Combined with the dry powder tank design, this enables the drone to be powered for extended periods and allows for rapid replacement of the dry powder tank, thus meeting the needs of continuous firefighting.
It enables drones to be powered for extended periods, ensuring continuous firefighting capabilities, and the quick and easy replacement of dry powder canisters improves firefighting efficiency and flexibility.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically, it relates to a tethered, power-supplying dry powder firefighting UAV. Background Technology
[0002] As a new industrial technology, drone firefighting has been widely used in various fields. Many fire departments have successfully used firefighting drones to conduct fire scene reconnaissance and monitoring, and drop rescue supplies, with very obvious results. The entire fuselage is made of new carbon fiber materials, providing a safe and fireproof power system.
[0003] Firefighting drones are characterized by precise fire location, clear imaging, real-time fire risk data monitoring, instant monitoring, night flight capability, wireless digital transmission, and avoidance of overhead power lines. These drones can be quickly relocated and can conduct fire reconnaissance and rapid fire suppression over large areas of urban high-rise buildings and forests. However, these firefighting drones are generally battery-powered, and the battery life is limited. When continuous firefighting is required, this will seriously affect the progress of firefighting, reduce the efficiency and effectiveness of fire suppression. Furthermore, since the charging and storage time of rechargeable batteries is limited, batteries need to be charged and discharged periodically. If the battery supply is insufficient during a fire, it will delay the opportunity to fight the fire.
[0004] In view of the above, this utility model is hereby proposed. Utility Model Content
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A tethered power supply dry powder firefighting drone includes a drone body. A tethered power supply onboard unit is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drone body. A tethered cable is connected to the bottom of the tethered power supply onboard unit and is electrically connected to the tethered cable. A landing gear is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drone body. Symmetrically arranged fixing plates are fixedly connected to the landing gear. A common storage reel is fixedly connected to the outer wall of opposite sides of the two fixing plates. A positioning hole is opened at the end of the storage reel. The diameter of the positioning hole is larger than the diameter of the tethered cable.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the landing gear is fixedly connected to symmetrically arranged mounting plates at its bottom, and the two mounting plates are fixedly connected to the same support base on opposite sides of their bottoms.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the top of the support base is provided with an installation groove, the inner wall of the installation groove is slidably provided with an installation seat, the top outer wall of the installation seat is fixedly connected with a tank seat, and the inner wall of the tank seat is fixedly provided with a dry powder tank.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a symmetrically arranged positioning plate is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the mounting base, and both positioning plates are connected to the support base by bolts.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a spray bar is connected to the outlet of the dry powder tank, and a solenoid valve is provided at the outlet of the dry powder tank. A nozzle is fixedly connected to the end of the spray bar.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a sturdy support is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the spray bar, and a sturdy support rod is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of each of the two fixed plates. The two sturdy support rods are symmetrical to each other, and one end of each of the two sturdy support rods is fixedly connected to the outer walls of the two sides of the sturdy support.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:
[0013] This invention, through the onboard terminal of the tethered power supply and the tethered cable, allows the AC power (V) generated by the generator on the ground to be stepped up by a power conversion device and converted into DC power (V). This DC power is then delivered to the onboard terminal of the tethered power supply via the tethered cable, where it is stepped down to a safe voltage (V) to power the electronic equipment and flight propulsion system on the UAV. When the tethered cable is not needed, it can be wound up and stored on a storage reel. After storage, the end of the tethered cable is passed through the positioning hole and secured to the end of the storage reel.
[0014] This invention, through the design of a support base, mounting groove, mounting seat, canister base, and positioning plate, allows the dry powder canister to be securely installed at the bottom of the drone body. When the dry powder canister needs to be replaced, the spray bar is removed from the discharge port of the dry powder canister. After disassembly, the positioning plate is removed from the support base. After removal, the mounting seat is pulled and moved within the mounting groove until it moves to the outside of the support base, at which point the dry powder canister can be removed. This facilitates replacement of the dry powder canister when it runs out. When firefighting is required, the drone body is controlled to fly to the fire location, and the solenoid valve at the dry powder canister discharge port is opened, allowing the dry powder to be sprayed towards the fire location through the spray bar and nozzle, thus achieving firefighting.
[0015] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0016] In the attached diagram:
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from below;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the landing gear structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the dry powder can structure of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. UAV body; 2. Onboard tethered power supply; 3. Tethered cable; 4. Landing gear; 5. Mounting plate; 6. Support base; 7. Dry powder canister; 8. Mounting base; 9. Spray boom; 10. Nozzle; 11. Fixing plate; 12. Retractable reel; 13. Positioning hole; 14. Canister base; 15. Stabilizing support rod; 16. Stabilizing support; 17. Mounting slot; 18. Positioning plate. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this utility model.
[0023] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown:
[0024] A tethered power supply dry powder firefighting drone includes a drone body 1. A tethered power supply onboard unit 2 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drone body 1. A tethered cable 3 is connected to the bottom of the tethered power supply onboard unit 2. The tethered power supply onboard unit 2 and the tethered cable 3 are electrically connected. Through the tethered power supply onboard unit 2 and the tethered cable 3, 380V AC power generated by a generator on the ground is stepped up to 400V DC power by a power conversion device. This DC power is then transmitted through the tethered cable 3 to the tethered power supply onboard unit 2, where it is stepped down to a safe voltage of 40V to power the electronic equipment and flight propulsion system on the drone body 1. For use, a landing gear 4 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drone body 1. A symmetrically arranged fixing plate 11 is fixedly connected to the landing gear 4. The same storage reel 12 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the two fixing plates 11 on opposite sides. A positioning hole 13 is opened at the end of the storage reel 12. The diameter of the positioning hole 13 is larger than the diameter of the tether cable 3. When the tether cable 3 is not needed, the tether cable 3 can be wound and stored on the storage reel 12. After storage, the end of the tether cable 3 is passed through the positioning hole 13 and tied to the end of the storage reel 12 for fixation.
[0025] In a specific embodiment, symmetrically arranged mounting plates 5 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the landing gear 4. A common support base 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of each mounting plate 5 on opposite sides. A mounting groove 17 is provided on the top of the support base 6. A mounting seat 8 is slidably arranged on the inner wall of the mounting groove 17. A tank seat 14 is fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the mounting base 8. A dry powder tank 7 is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the tank seat 14. Symmetrically arranged positioning plates 18 are fixedly connected to one outer wall of the mounting base 8. Both positioning plates 18 are connected to the support base 6 by bolts. When the dry powder tank 7 needs to be replaced, the spray bar 9 is removed from the outlet of the dry powder tank 7. After removal, the positioning plates 18 are removed from the support base 6. After removal, the mounting seat 8 is pulled and moved within the mounting groove 17 until it moves to the outside of the support base 6. Then, the dry powder tank 7 can be disassembled. The dry powder canister 7 is detachable for easy replacement when the dry powder runs out. A spray bar 9 is detachably connected to the outlet of the dry powder canister 7, and a solenoid valve is installed at the outlet of the dry powder canister 7. A nozzle 10 is fixedly connected to the end of the spray bar 9. When fire extinguishing is required, the drone body 1 is controlled to fly to the fire point, and the solenoid valve at the outlet of the dry powder canister 7 is opened, so that the dry powder can be sprayed to the fire point through the spray bar 9 and the nozzle 10 to achieve fire extinguishing. A stable support 16 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the spray bar 9. A stable support rod 15 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of each of the two fixed plates 11. The two stable support rods 15 are symmetrical to each other, and the opposite ends of the two stable support rods 15 are respectively fixedly connected to the outer walls of the two sides of the stable support 16. The two stable support rods 15 and the stable support 16 can provide stable support for the spray bar 9.
[0026] The implementation principle of a tethered, powered dry powder firefighting drone in this embodiment is as follows:
[0027] In practical use, the 380V AC power generated by the generator on the ground is boosted to 400V DC power by the power conversion equipment via the tethered power supply on-board terminal 2 and the tethered cable 3. This DC power is then delivered to the tethered power supply on-board terminal 2 via the tethered cable 3, where it is stepped down to a safe 40V voltage to power the electronic equipment and flight propulsion system on the UAV body 1. When the tethered cable 3 is not needed, it can be wound and stored on the storage reel 12. After storage, the end of the tethered cable 3 is passed through the positioning hole 13 and secured to the end of the storage reel 12. Then, the tethered cable is... The support base 6, mounting groove 17, mounting base 8, canister base 14, and positioning plate 18 can securely install the dry powder canister 7 at the bottom of the drone body 1. When the dry powder canister 7 needs to be replaced, the spray bar 9 is removed from the discharge port of the dry powder canister 7. After disassembly, the positioning plate 18 is removed from the support base 6. After disassembly, the mounting base 8 is pulled and moved within the mounting groove 17 until it moves to the outside of the support base 6. Then the dry powder canister 7 can be removed for easy replacement when the dry powder is used up. When firefighting is required, the drone body 1 is controlled to fly to the fire point, and the solenoid valve at the discharge port of the dry powder canister 7 is opened, allowing the dry powder to be sprayed towards the fire point through the spray bar 9 and nozzle 10 to achieve firefighting.
Claims
1. A tethered, powered dry powder firefighting drone, comprising a drone body (1), characterized in that, The drone body (1) is fixedly installed with a tethered power supply onboard end (2) at the bottom. The tethered power supply onboard end (2) is connected to a tethered cable (3) at the bottom. The tethered power supply onboard end (2) is electrically connected to the tethered cable (3). The drone body (1) is fixedly installed with a landing gear (4) at the bottom. The landing gear (4) is fixedly connected with symmetrically arranged fixing plates (11). The two fixing plates (11) are fixedly connected to the same storage reel (12) on opposite outer walls. The storage reel (12) has a positioning hole (13) at its end. The diameter of the positioning hole (13) is larger than the diameter of the tethered cable (3).
2. The tethered, powered dry powder firefighting drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The landing gear (4) is fixedly connected to symmetrically arranged mounting plates (5) at the bottom, and the two mounting plates (5) are fixedly connected to the same support base (6) on opposite sides of their bottoms.
3. The tethered, powered dry powder firefighting drone according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support base (6) has an installation groove (17) on its top. An installation seat (8) is slidably provided on the inner wall of the installation groove (17). A tank seat (14) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top of the installation seat (8). A dry powder tank (7) is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the tank seat (14).
4. The tethered, powered dry powder firefighting drone according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting base (8) has symmetrically arranged positioning plates (18) fixedly connected to one side of its outer wall. Both positioning plates (18) are connected to the support base (6) by bolts.
5. A tethered, powered dry powder firefighting drone according to claim 3, characterized in that, A spray bar (9) is connected to the outlet of the dry powder tank (7), and a solenoid valve is provided at the outlet of the dry powder tank (7). A nozzle (10) is fixedly connected to the port of the spray bar (9).
6. The tethered, powered dry powder firefighting drone according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer wall of the spray bar (9) is fixedly connected to a sturdy support (16), and the outer walls of the two fixed plates (11) are fixedly connected to sturdy support rods (15). The two sturdy support rods (15) are symmetrical to each other, and the opposite ends of the two sturdy support rods (15) are respectively fixedly connected to the outer walls of the two sides of the sturdy support (16).