Peripheral modular structure of four-axis aircraft

The modular design of the image transmission, GPS, and receiver systems solves the problem of cumbersome maintenance of quadcopters, enabling efficient maintenance and flexible upgrades, and reducing the difficulty of assembly and repair.

CN223508504UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04ZHUHAI KUAIFENG TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423274273.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The installation of image transmission, GPS, and receiver modules for existing quadcopters is cumbersome, and their maintenance and repair are difficult and require professional personnel to operate.

Method used

It adopts a modular image transmission system, a modular GPS system, and a modular receiver system. The modules can be independently disassembled and installed through a plug-in design. It uses a unified standard interface SH1.0 and SH1.25 interface to facilitate the interchange and upgrade between modules.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the maintenance process, reduces assembly and repair difficulty, improves maintenance efficiency, allows users to flexibly replace or upgrade peripheral components, and reduces connection complexity.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of four-axis aircrafts, in particular to a peripheral modular structure of a four-axis aircraft, which comprises a four-axis aircraft body, a modular image transmission system is connected to the head of the four-axis aircraft body, and a modular GPS (global positioning system) is mounted at the tail of the four-axis aircraft body. A modular receiver system is installed on the surface of the bottom of the quadrotor body, and the modular receiver system, the modular GPS system and the modular image transmission system are all of an integrated modular structure. According to the utility model, high efficiency is realized during maintenance: each peripheral can be independently dismounted and mounted due to the modular design, so that the equipment maintenance efficiency is remarkably improved, and the maintenance and replacement time is shortened; a standardized interface is provided, so that the equipment compatibility problem is simplified; and meanwhile, the connection complexity can be reduced, welding and complex wiring are avoided through the modular design, all peripherals are installed through the plug-in design, and the assembly and maintenance difficulty is greatly reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of quadcopter technology, specifically to a modular peripheral structure for a quadcopter. Background Technology

[0002] Quadcopters are characterized by their maneuverability, high efficiency, speed, precision, low operating costs, wide applicability, and short production cycle. They have a clear advantage in rapidly acquiring high-resolution images of small areas and regions with difficult flight conditions.

[0003] Currently, the image transmission, GPS, and receiver modules of existing quadcopters are all installed as individual parts on the airframe. This makes maintenance cumbersome, increasing repair or replacement time. Moreover, the connections between these modules are complex, usually requiring soldering and intricate wiring, which necessitates professional personnel and greatly increases the difficulty of assembly and maintenance. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular peripheral structure for a quadcopter, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the cumbersome maintenance, difficult assembly and repair of existing quadcopters.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a modular peripheral structure for a quadcopter, comprising a quadcopter body, a modular image transmission system connected to the nose of the quadcopter body for image transmission, the modular image transmission system being used for image transmission of the quadcopter body; a modular GPS system installed at the tail of the quadcopter body for GPS positioning of the quadcopter body; and a modular receiver system installed on the surface of the bottom of the quadcopter body, wherein the modular receiver system, the modular GPS system, and the modular image transmission system are all integrated modular structures.

[0006] Preferably, the modular image transmission system includes an image transmission module, a fixed through hole, and a fixed screw hole, and the image transmission module is disposed on the surface of the quadcopter body.

[0007] Preferably, the image transmission module is provided with fixing through holes at all four corner positions, and the surface of the quadcopter body is provided with four fixing screw holes. When the image transmission module is installed with the quadcopter body, the image transmission module is fixed by screwing through the fixing through holes and screwing into the fixing screw holes.

[0008] Preferably, the modular GPS system consists of a GPS module, an outer cover, and mounting holes, with the GPS module plugged into the surface of the quadcopter body.

[0009] Preferably, the quadcopter body has an outer cover covering the GPS module, and both sides of the outer cover have mounting through holes. When the GPS module is installed with the quadcopter body, it is fixed by screwing through the mounting through holes and screwing it into the quadcopter body.

[0010] Preferably, the modular receiver system includes a receiver module, locking through holes, and locking screw holes. The receiver module is placed at the bottom of the quadcopter body. Locking through holes are provided at the four corners of the receiver module. Four locking screw holes are provided on the surface of the quadcopter body. When the receiver module is installed with the quadcopter body, it is fixed by screws passing through the locking through holes and screwing them into the locking screw holes.

[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The modular peripheral structure of this quadcopter incorporates a modular image transmission system, a modular GPS system, and a modular receiver system; This utility model offers high efficiency during maintenance: the modular design allows for independent disassembly and installation of each peripheral, significantly improving equipment maintenance efficiency and reducing repair and replacement time; it enables flexible upgrades: users can quickly replace or upgrade peripheral components according to their needs, such as replacing with a higher resolution image transmission module, a receiver for receiving signals at different frequencies, or a more accurate GPS module; it features standardized interfaces: all modules use unified standard SH1.0 and SH1.25 interfaces, facilitating interchangeability between modules of different models and brands and simplifying equipment compatibility issues; it also reduces connection complexity: the modular design avoids welding and complex wiring, and all peripherals are installed through a plug-in design, greatly reducing the difficulty of assembly and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the right-side oblique view structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the left oblique view structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded right side structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure on the left side of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure from the right side view of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded front view of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of this utility model from the left view.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Quadcopter fuselage; 2. Modular image transmission system; 21. Image transmission module; 22. Fixing through hole; 23. Fixing screw hole; 3. Modular GPS system; 31. GPS module; 32. Outer cover; 33. Mounting through hole; 4. Modular receiver system; 41. Receiver module; 42. Locking through hole; 43. Locking screw hole. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. At the same time, in the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0021] The present invention provides a modular peripheral structure for a quadcopter, as shown in the following figure. Figure 1 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the quadcopter includes a quadcopter body 1 with an integrated flight control board. A modular image transmission system 2 is connected to the nose of the quadcopter body 1. The modular image transmission system 2 is used for image transmission of the quadcopter body 1. The modular image transmission system 2 includes an image transmission module 21, a fixing through hole 22, and a fixing screw hole 23. The image transmission module 21 is set on the surface of the quadcopter body 1, and the image transmission module 21 is seamlessly connected to the integrated flight control board of the quadcopter body 1. The fixing through hole 22 is provided at each of the four corner positions of the image transmission module 21. Four fixing screw holes 23 are opened on the surface of the quadcopter body 1. When the image transmission module 21 is installed with the quadcopter body 1, the image transmission module 21 is fixed by screwing through the fixing through hole 22 and screwing it into the fixing screw hole 23.

[0022] The image transmission module 21 in the modular image transmission system 2 of this utility model is designed as an independently installable unit. It adopts a 6PIN SH1.0 interface and seamlessly connects with the AIO (integrated flight control board) of the quadcopter. Users can quickly replace or upgrade the image transmission module according to their needs.

[0023] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 7 As shown, a modular GPS system 3 is installed at the tail of the quadcopter body 1. The modular GPS system 3 is used for GPS positioning of the quadcopter body 1. The modular GPS system 3 consists of a GPS module 31, an outer cover 32, and mounting through holes 33. The GPS module 31 is inserted into the surface of the quadcopter body 1 and is connected to the integrated flight control board of the quadcopter body 1. The outer cover 32 is covered on the surface of the quadcopter body 1 and above the GPS module 31. Mounting through holes 33 are opened on both sides of the surface of the outer cover 32. When installing the GPS module 31 with the quadcopter body 1, the GPS module 31 is fixed by screwing through the mounting through holes 33 and screwing it into the quadcopter body 1.

[0024] The GPS module 31 in the modular GPS system 3 of this utility model adopts a modular structure installation. The GPS module 31 is connected to the AIO (integrated flight control board) through SH1.0 cables. Users can choose whether to use GPS according to flight environment requirements to achieve rapid configuration.

[0025] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 6 As shown, a modular receiver system 4 is installed on the bottom surface of the quadcopter body 1. The modular receiver system 4, the modular GPS system 3, and the modular image transmission system 2 are all integrated modular structures. The modular receiver system 4 includes a receiver module 41, a locking through hole 42, and a locking screw hole 43. The receiver module 41 is placed at the bottom of the quadcopter body 1, and the receiver module 41 is plugged into the integrated flight control board of the quadcopter body 1. Locking through holes 42 are provided at the four corners of the receiver module 41, and four locking screw holes 43 are provided on the surface of the quadcopter body 1. When the receiver module 41 is installed with the quadcopter body 1, the receiver module 41 is fixed by screws passing through the locking through holes 42 and screwing into the locking screw holes 43. The receiver module 41, the GPS module 31, and the image transmission module 21 are all integrated modular designs.

[0026] In this modular receiver system 4, the receiver module 41 is connected to the AIO (integrated flight control board) via an SH1.25 connector. The receiver module 41 is pluggable, which makes it easy for users to replace receivers of different frequency bands or brands according to flight requirements, thus improving the flexibility of receiver replacement.

[0027] Working principle: In use, the modular image transmission system 2, modular GPS system 3, and modular receiver system 4 are installed on the quadcopter body 1 with screws. Specifically, the image transmission module 21 is fixed by screwing through the fixing through hole 22 and screwing it into the fixing screw hole 23. Then, the GPS module 31 is fixed by screwing through the mounting through hole 33 and screwing it into the quadcopter body 1. Finally, the receiver module 41 is fixed by screwing through the locking through hole 42 and screwing it into the locking screw hole 43.

[0028] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A modular peripheral structure for a quadcopter, comprising a quadcopter body (1), characterized in that: A modular image transmission system (2) is connected to the nose of the quadcopter body (1), which is used for image transmission of the quadcopter body (1); a modular GPS system (3) is installed at the tail of the quadcopter body (1), which is used for GPS positioning of the quadcopter body (1); a modular receiver system (4) is installed on the bottom surface of the quadcopter body (1), and the modular receiver system (4), the modular GPS system (3) and the modular image transmission system (2) are all integrated modular structures.

2. The peripheral modular structure of a quadcopter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The modular image transmission system (2) includes an image transmission module (21), a fixed through hole (22) and a fixed screw hole (23). The image transmission module (21) is disposed on the surface of the quadcopter body (1).

3. The peripheral modular structure of a quadcopter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The image transmission module (21) is provided with a fixed through hole (22) at each of the four corner positions. The surface of the quadcopter body (1) is provided with four fixed screw holes (23). When the image transmission module (21) is installed with the quadcopter body (1), the image transmission module (21) is fixed by screwing through the fixed through hole (22) and screwing it into the fixed screw hole (23).

4. The peripheral modular structure of a quadcopter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The modular GPS system (3) consists of a GPS module (31), an outer cover (32), and a mounting through hole (33). The GPS module (31) is inserted into the surface of the quadcopter body (1).

5. The peripheral modular structure of a quadcopter according to claim 4, characterized in that: The quadcopter body (1) is covered with an outer cover (32) above the GPS module (31). The outer cover (32) has mounting holes (33) on both sides. When the GPS module (31) is installed with the quadcopter body (1), the GPS module (31) is fixed by screws through the mounting holes (33) and screwed to the quadcopter body (1).

6. The peripheral modular structure of a quadcopter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The modular receiver system (4) includes a receiver module (41), a locking through hole (42), and a locking screw hole (43). The receiver module (41) is placed at the bottom of the quadcopter body (1). The receiver module (41) has locking through holes (42) at each of the four corners. The quadcopter body (1) has four locking screw holes (43) on its surface. When the receiver module (41) is installed with the quadcopter body (1), the receiver module (41) is fixed by screwing through the locking through hole (42) and screwing it into the locking screw hole (43).