Vehicle following flight mooring unmanned aerial vehicle

By employing a flexible locking structure and protective cover design on the vehicle-following tethered drone, the problems of support frame wear and inconvenient storage are solved, enabling convenient disassembly of the support frame and protection of the camera.

CN223508517UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04SHENHONG DIGITAL INTELLIGENCE (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422939832.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing vehicle-following tethered drones, the bottom support frame is fixed with screws during use. After long-term use, it may wear out, causing the drone to lose balance when landing. In addition, the screw-mounted support frame is not convenient for storage.

Method used

Featuring a flexible locking structure and protective cover design, the support frame is constructed from a connecting block, slot, mounting base, spring, movable block, locking pin, and connecting sleeve, forming a flexible locking structure. The support frame is detachable for easy maintenance and storage. Meanwhile, the protective cover is fixed to the camera body with locking screws to protect the camera.

Benefits of technology

The support frame can be easily disassembled and stored, avoiding balance problems caused by wear and tear, and protecting the camera.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and particularly relates to a vehicle following flight mooring unmanned aerial vehicle which comprises a vehicle body, wings are connected to the outer wall of the vehicle body, a shooting camera is installed on the outer wall of the vehicle body, two supporting frames are arranged at the bottom of the vehicle body, and butt joint blocks are connected to the tops of the two supporting frames. A clamping groove is formed in the outer wall of the butt joint block, a mounting seat is connected to the top of the machine body, a spring is arranged in the mounting seat, a movable block is connected to the end of the spring, a clamping pin is connected to the outer wall of the movable block, and two connecting sleeves are connected to the outer wall of the mounting seat; the movable block is shifted through the shifting block to drive the bayonet lock to contract, one end of the bayonet lock can be separated from the clamping groove in the outer wall of the butt joint block, at the moment, the butt joint block can be separated from the inner side of the connecting sleeve by pulling the supporting frame downwards, the supporting frame can be detached, and follow-up maintenance and storage are facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically relating to a tethered UAV that follows vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] The core functions of the vehicle-mounted tethered drone are following and precise landing. It can take off from a vehicle and land on the vehicle for precise recovery with an error of about 10cm. With the addition of a following function, the drone can move with the vehicle during missions.

[0003] Currently, in the use of existing vehicle-following tethered drones, the bottom support frame of the drone is usually fixed with screws. After a long period of use, the support frame may wear out, causing the drone to lose balance after landing. In addition, the screw-mounted support frame is also very inconvenient to store the drone. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a vehicle-following tethered drone, which aims to solve the problem that the bottom support frame of the existing vehicle-following tethered drone is usually fixed with screws. After a long period of use, the support frame may wear out, causing the drone to lose balance after landing. In addition, the screw-mounted support frame is also very inconvenient to store the drone.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a vehicle-following tethered drone, including a fuselage, with wings connected to the outer wall of the fuselage, a camera mounted on the outer wall of the fuselage, and two support frames provided at the bottom of the fuselage;

[0006] The tops of the two support frames are connected to docking blocks, the outer walls of the docking blocks are provided with slots, the top of the machine body is connected to a mounting base, the mounting base is provided with a spring, the end of the spring is connected to a movable block, the outer wall of the movable block is connected to a locking pin, and the outer wall of the mounting base is connected to two connecting sleeves.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the vehicle-following tethered drone of this utility model, one end of the locking pin extends through into the interior of the connecting sleeve.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the vehicle-following tethered drone of this utility model, the size of the slot and the pin end are adapted to each other.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the vehicle-following tethered drone of this utility model, the fuselage can be elastically engaged with the support structure through a docking block, a slot, a mounting base, a spring, a movable block, a locking pin, and a connecting sleeve.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the vehicle-following tethered drone of this utility model, the outer wall of the fuselage is connected to a fixing block, the surface of the fixing block is provided with an embedding groove, the top of the fixing block is provided with a threaded hole, a locking screw is threaded through the top of the fixing block, a protective cover is provided on the surface of the fuselage, and the top of the protective cover is provided with a through hole.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the vehicle-following tethered drone of this utility model, a protective cover is embedded inside the embedding groove.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the vehicle-following tethered drone of this utility model, one end of the locking screw can penetrate the protective cover through a through hole.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] By moving the movable block with the lever, the locking pin will retract, and one end of the locking pin will disengage from the slot on the outer wall of the mating block. At this time, by pulling down the support frame, the mating block can be disengaged from the inside of the connecting sleeve. The support frame can then be disassembled for easy maintenance and storage.

[0015] By embedding the protective cover into the recess, and then using a locking screw threaded through the threaded hole, and the locking screw also passing through the through hole on the top of the protective cover, the protective cover can be installed on the camera body, thus protecting the camera. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view disassembly diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of this utility model from a bottom view.

[0021] Figure 5 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Fuselage; 2. Wing; 3. Camera; 4. Support frame; 5. Connecting block; 6. Slot; 7. Mounting base; 8. Spring; 9. Movable block; 10. Locking pin; 11. Connecting sleeve; 12. Fixing block; 13. Embedded groove; 14. Threaded hole; 15. Locking screw; 16. Protective cover; 17. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-5 The present invention provides the following technical solution: a vehicle-following tethered drone, including a fuselage 1, an outer wall of the fuselage 1 connected to an wing 2, a camera 3 installed on the outer wall of the fuselage 1, and two support frames 4 provided at the bottom of the fuselage 1;

[0025] The top of the two support frames 4 is connected to the docking block 5. The outer wall of the docking block 5 is provided with a slot 6. The top of the body 1 is connected to the mounting base 7. The mounting base 7 is provided with a spring 8. The end of the spring 8 is connected to a movable block 9. The outer wall of the movable block 9 is connected to a locking pin 10. The outer wall of the mounting base 7 is connected to two connecting sleeves 11.

[0026] Preferably, one end of the locking pin 10 extends through into the interior of the connecting sleeve 11, the size of the slot 6 is adapted to the size of one end of the locking pin 10, and the machine body 1 can form an elastic locking structure with the support frame 4 through the docking block 5, the slot 6, the mounting base 7, the spring 8, the movable block 9, the locking pin 10, and the connecting sleeve 11.

[0027] In actual use, the movable block 9 is moved by the lever to cause the locking pin 10 to retract, and one end of the locking pin 10 will disengage from the slot 6 on the outer wall of the docking block 5. At this time, the docking block 5 can be disengaged from the inside of the connecting sleeve 11 by pulling the support frame 4 downward. Thus, the support frame 4 can be disassembled.

[0028] Conversely, by moving the movable block 9 with the toggle, the locking pin 10 is retracted, and then the connecting block 5 at the top of the support frame 4 is inserted into the inner side of the connecting sleeve 11. At this time, the toggle is released, so that the locking pin 10 can be popped out and inserted into the slot 6 under the action of the spring 8, thereby realizing the installation and fixation of the support frame 4.

[0029] Preferably, a fixing block 12 is connected to the outer wall of the body 1. An embedding groove 13 is provided on the surface of the fixing block 12. A threaded hole 14 is provided on the top of the fixing block 12. A locking screw 15 is threaded through the top of the fixing block 12. A protective cover 16 is provided on the surface of the body 1. A through hole 17 is provided on the top of the protective cover 16. The protective cover 16 is embedded in the inner side of the embedding groove 13. One end of the locking screw 15 can pass through the protective cover 16 through the through hole 17.

[0030] In practical use, the protective cover 16 is embedded in the embedded groove 13, and then the locking screw 15 is threaded through the threaded hole 14. The locking screw 15 also passes through the through hole 17 at the top of the protective cover 16. Thus, the protective cover 16 can be installed on the body 1, thereby protecting the camera 3.

[0031] Working principle: First, when it is necessary to disassemble or store the vehicle-following tethered drone, the movable block 9 is moved by the lever to retract the locking pin 10. One end of the locking pin 10 will then disengage from the slot 6 on the outer wall of the docking block 5. At this time, the support frame 4 is pulled down to allow the docking block 5 to disengage from the inside of the connecting sleeve 11, thus allowing the support frame 4 to be disassembled for easy maintenance and storage. The movable block 9 is moved by the lever to retract the locking pin 10, and then the docking block 5 at the top of the support frame 4 is inserted into the inside of the connecting sleeve 11. At this time, the lever is released, allowing the locking pin 10 to pop out under the action of the spring 8 and insert into the slot 6, thus enabling the support frame 4 to be installed and fixed. Finally, the protective cover 16 is inserted into the embedding slot 13, and the locking screw 15 is threaded through the threaded hole 14 and also passes through the through hole 17 at the top of the protective cover 16. Thus, the protective cover 16 can be installed on the body 1, thereby protecting the camera 3.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle-following tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), comprising a fuselage (1), characterized in that: The outer wall of the fuselage (1) is connected to the wing (2), the outer wall of the fuselage (1) is equipped with a camera (3), and the bottom of the fuselage (1) is provided with two support frames (4). The top of the two support frames (4) is connected to a docking block (5), the outer wall of the docking block (5) is provided with a slot (6), the top of the body (1) is connected to a mounting base (7), the inside of the mounting base (7) is provided with a spring (8), the end of the spring (8) is connected to a movable block (9), the outer wall of the movable block (9) is connected to a locking pin (10), and the outer wall of the mounting base (7) is connected to two connecting sleeves (11).

2. The vehicle-following tethered drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the locking pin (10) extends through into the interior of the connecting sleeve (11).

3. The vehicle-following tethered drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The size of the slot (6) is adapted to one end of the pin (10).

4. The vehicle-following tethered drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body (1) can form an elastic engagement structure with the support frame (4) through the docking block (5), the slot (6), the mounting base (7), the spring (8), the movable block (9), the locking pin (10), and the connecting sleeve (11).

5. A vehicle-following tethered drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the body (1) is connected to a fixing block (12), the surface of the fixing block (12) is provided with an embedding groove (13), the top of the fixing block (12) is provided with a threaded hole (14), the top of the fixing block (12) is threaded with a locking screw (15), the surface of the body (1) is provided with a protective cover (16), the top of the protective cover (16) is provided with a through hole (17).

6. A vehicle-following tethered drone according to claim 5, characterized in that: A protective cover (16) is embedded inside the embedding groove (13).

7. A vehicle-following tethered drone according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the locking screw (15) can pass through the protective cover (16) through the through hole (17).