Combined structure of subway vertical elevator and unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron

By combining the drone hangar system installed on the top slab of the subway vertical elevator with the parapet wall structure, the problem of drone landing pad setup was solved, enabling simultaneous construction and operation of the drone landing pad. This approach requires less land, provides strong signal strength, and has low maintenance costs, making it suitable for subway construction and operation maintenance.

CN223767094UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06POWERCHINA HUADONG ENG CORP LTD
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Application Number
CN202520271566.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-20
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-20

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Technical Problem

When rail transit is built in the city center, the location of drone landing pads is limited, which cannot meet the inspection requirements, affects the landscape, and results in weak operation and maintenance signals and high costs.

Method used

The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin system is installed on top of the subway's vertical elevator roof, forming a combined structure. It is enclosed by an upper parapet wall and equipped with drainage channels, independent power supply and maintenance channels, ensuring the safety, aesthetics and convenient maintenance of the UAV cabin system.

Benefits of technology

It enables the simultaneous construction and operation of drone landing pads, requiring minimal land use, not affecting the landscape, providing strong operation and maintenance signals, low maintenance costs, and ease of maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a subway vertical elevator and unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron combined structure in the technical field of rail traffic engineering, which comprises a vertical elevator body, the vertical elevator body is of an overground concrete frame structure, and the vertical elevator body comprises subway vertical elevator side walls and a subway vertical elevator top plate. The subway vertical elevator top plate is located on the tops of the subway vertical elevator side walls, an upper parapet wall is installed on the edge of the top of the subway vertical elevator top plate, and an unmanned aerial vehicle warehouse system is installed in the middle of the top of the subway vertical elevator top plate. The upper parapet wall is arranged on the top of the subway vertical elevator top plate to form an enclosure structure, the unmanned aerial vehicle warehouse system is arranged on the top of the subway vertical elevator top plate to form a combined construction structure, and synchronous construction and synchronous operation can be achieved in the subway construction stage; the influence of a traditional unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron arranged beside an urban municipal road on landscapes is avoided, and the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron has the advantages of being small in occupied area, high in operation and maintenance signal receiving capacity and low in maintenance cost.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of rail transit engineering, and in particular to a structure that combines a subway vertical elevator with a drone landing pad. Background Technology

[0002] In the technical operation and construction of urban rail transit in my country, rail transit inspection is characterized by long lines, complex operating conditions, and high costs associated with manual inspection. In recent years, drone inspection has become an important inspection method for rail transit, significantly improving inspection efficiency and quality compared to traditional manual inspection. Intelligent inspection methods, represented by drones, offer high autonomy and quality, greatly enhancing the safety and reliability of inspections. Replacing traditional manual inspection methods with drones has become a development trend.

[0003] However, rail transit is usually built in the city center, which restricts the location of drone landing pads and usually cannot meet the inspection requirements. Based on this, we propose a structure that combines a subway vertical elevator with a drone landing pad. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned issue that rail transit systems are typically built in city centers, which imposes significant restrictions on the location of drone landing pads and often fails to meet inspection requirements, this invention provides a structure that combines a subway vertical elevator with a drone landing pad.

[0005] This utility model provides a structure that combines a subway vertical elevator with a drone landing pad, and adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A structure combining a subway vertical elevator and a drone landing pad includes a vertical elevator body, which is a single-story concrete frame structure. The vertical elevator body includes subway vertical elevator side walls and a subway vertical elevator top plate, with the subway vertical elevator top plate located at the top of the subway vertical elevator side walls. An upper parapet wall is installed at the edge of the top of the subway vertical elevator top plate, and a drone cabin system is installed in the middle of the top of the subway vertical elevator top plate.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the upper parapet wall is set on the top of the subway vertical elevator roof to form an enclosed structure, and the drone cabin system is set on the top of the subway vertical elevator roof to form a combined structure. This avoids the impact on the landscape caused by the traditional drone landing pad being set up next to urban municipal roads. It has the advantages of small footprint, strong signal reception, and low maintenance cost.

[0008] Optionally, the height of the upper parapet wall is higher than the height of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin system.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solutions, safety protection can be achieved, and the overall aesthetics of the structure can also be enhanced.

[0010] Optionally, a DN80 rainwater pipe is reserved on one side of the upper parapet wall, and a cushion structure is provided on the top of the subway vertical elevator roof slab, and the size of the cushion structure is smaller than the size of the upper parapet wall.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, a drainage channel is formed between the upper parapet wall and the subbase structure to ensure the drainage of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin system.

[0012] Optionally, a steel ladder is reserved between the upper parapet wall and the side wall of the subway vertical elevator.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient for staff to climb to the top of the side wall of the subway vertical elevator via steel ladders, which facilitates the maintenance and upkeep of the unmanned warehouse system in the future.

[0014] Optionally, a steel support frame is provided between the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin system and the foundation structure, and the number of steel supports is four.

[0015] The above technical solution is used to adjust the level of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) warehouse system.

[0016] Optionally, a transformer box is installed on the right side wall inside the upper parapet wall, and the transformer box is connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) warehouse system via a pre-connected subway cable.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) warehouse system is powered by pre-connected cables in the subway, and the voltage of the UAV warehouse system is guaranteed by a transformer box.

[0018] Optionally, an M20 bolt is provided between the transformer box and the upper parapet wall.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient to suspend the transformer box on the inside of the upper parapet wall.

[0020] Optionally, the drone warehouse system is connected to the vertical elevator body via a drone grounding wire.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solutions, a comprehensive grounding system is formed.

[0022] Optionally, the vertical elevator body and the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) warehouse system maintain the same planar position relationship, and the vertical elevator body and the electromechanical equipment system, disaster prevention system, and fire rescue system of the UAV warehouse system are independent of each other.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solutions, construction and operation can be carried out simultaneously, which has the advantages of low construction cost, strong signal reception, and simple operation and maintenance.

[0024] In summary, this utility model has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0025] By setting the upper parapet wall on top of the subway vertical elevator roof to form an enclosed structure, and setting the drone hangar system on top of the subway vertical elevator roof to form a combined structure, it can be constructed and operated simultaneously during the subway construction phase. This avoids the impact on the landscape caused by the traditional drone landing pads located next to urban municipal roads, and has the advantages of small footprint, strong signal reception, and low maintenance costs.

[0026] By installing a DN80 rainwater pipe on one side of the upper parapet wall, and with the size of the subbase structure being smaller than that of the upper parapet wall, a drainage channel is formed between the upper parapet wall and the subbase structure to ensure the drainage of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin system. At the same time, the installation of steel ladders facilitates the maintenance and upkeep of the UAV cabin system in the future. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Side wall of the subway vertical elevator; 2. Upper parapet wall; 3. Vertical elevator body; 4. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin system; 5. DN80 rainwater pipe; 6. Transformer box; 7. Steel ladder; 8. Subway pre-connected cable; 9. Subway base structure; 10. Steel support; 11. M20 bolt; 12. Top plate of the subway vertical elevator; 13. UAV grounding wire. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-2 The present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0032] Please refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 1 and Figure 2This utility model provides an embodiment of a structure combining a subway vertical elevator and a drone landing pad. The structure includes a vertical elevator body 3, which is a single-story concrete frame structure. The vertical elevator body 3 includes a subway vertical elevator side wall 1 and a subway vertical elevator top plate 12. The subway vertical elevator top plate 12 is located at the top of the subway vertical elevator side wall 1. An upper parapet wall 2 is installed at the top edge of the subway vertical elevator top plate 12. A DN80 rainwater pipe 5 is pre-installed on one side of the upper parapet wall 2. A cushion structure 9 is provided on the top of the subway vertical elevator top plate 12, and the size of the cushion structure 9 is smaller than the size of the upper parapet wall 2. This creates a drainage channel between the upper parapet wall 2 and the cushion structure 9, ensuring drainage for the drone landing system 4. A steel ladder 7 is pre-installed between the upper parapet wall 2 and the subway vertical elevator side wall 1. This allows workers to easily climb to the top of the subway vertical elevator side wall 1 via the steel ladder 7, facilitating future maintenance of the drone landing system 4.

[0033] Please refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 1 and Figure 2 An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin system 4 is installed in the middle of the top of the subway vertical elevator roof slab 12. The height of the upper parapet wall 2 is higher than the height of the UAV cabin system 4. This provides safety protection and also enhances the overall aesthetics of the structure. Four steel supports 10 are installed between the UAV cabin system 4 and the subfloor structure 9. These supports are used to adjust the level of the UAV cabin system 4.

[0034] Please refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 1 and Figure 2 A transformer box 6 is installed on the right side wall inside the upper parapet wall 2. The transformer box 6 is connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin system 4 via a pre-connected subway cable 8. The pre-connected subway cable 8 supplies power to the UAV cabin system 4, and the transformer box 6 ensures the voltage of the UAV cabin system 4. An M20 bolt 11 is installed between the transformer box 6 and the upper parapet wall 2, which facilitates the suspension of the transformer box 6 on the inside of the upper parapet wall 2.

[0035] Please refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 1 The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin system 4 is connected to the vertical elevator body 3 via the UAV grounding wire 13, forming a comprehensive grounding system. The vertical elevator body 3 and the UAV cabin system 4 maintain the same planar position, and their electromechanical equipment systems, disaster prevention systems, and fire rescue systems are independent of each other. They can be constructed and operated simultaneously, offering advantages such as low construction costs, strong signal reception, and simple operation and maintenance.

[0036] Working principle: In use, the upper parapet wall 2 is set on top of the subway vertical elevator roof slab 12 to form an enclosed structure. The drone cabin system 4 is set on top of the subway vertical elevator roof slab 12 to form a combined structure. This avoids the impact on the landscape caused by the traditional drone landing pad being set up next to urban municipal roads. It has the advantages of small footprint, strong signal reception, and low maintenance cost. The drone cabin system 4 is powered by the subway pre-connected cable 8, and the voltage of the drone cabin system 4 is guaranteed by the transformer box 6. At the same time, a DN80 rainwater pipe 5 is set on one side of the upper parapet wall 2, and the size of the subfloor structure 9 is smaller than that of the upper parapet wall 2 to ensure the drainage of the drone cabin system 4. In addition, the steel ladder 7 is set to facilitate the staff to climb the steel ladder 7 to the top of the subway vertical elevator roof slab 12, so that the drone cabin system 4 can be maintained and repaired.

[0037] The above are all preferred embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A structure combining a subway vertical elevator and a UAV landing pad, comprising a vertical elevator body (3), the vertical elevator body (3) is a ground floor concrete frame structure, characterized in that: The vertical elevator body (3) comprises a subway vertical elevator side wall (1) and a subway vertical elevator top plate (12), and the subway vertical elevator top plate (12) is located at the top of the subway vertical elevator side wall (1), the upper parapet wall (2) is installed at the edge of the top of the subway vertical elevator top plate (12), and the unmanned aerial vehicle warehouse system (4) is installed at the middle of the top of the subway vertical elevator top plate (12).

2. The structure of claim 1, wherein: The height of the upper parapet wall (2) is higher than that of the unmanned aerial vehicle warehouse system (4).

3. The structure of claim 1, wherein: A DN80 rainwater pipe (5) is reserved on one side of the upper parapet wall (2), the top of the subway vertical elevator top plate (12) is provided with a cushion structure (9), and the size of the cushion structure (9) is smaller than that of the upper parapet wall (2).

4. The structure of claim 1, wherein: A steel ladder (7) is reserved between the upper parapet wall (2) and the subway vertical elevator side wall (1).

5. The structure of claim 1, wherein: A steel support (10) is arranged between the unmanned aerial vehicle warehouse system (4) and the cushion structure (9), and the number of the steel support (10) is four.

6. The structure of claim 1, wherein: A power transformation box (6) is installed on the right side wall of the inner side of the upper parapet wall (2), and the power transformation box (6) is connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle warehouse system (4) through a subway pre-wiring cable (8).

7. The structure of claim 6, wherein: An M20 bolt (11) is arranged between the power transformation box (6) and the upper parapet wall (2).

8. The structure of claim 1, wherein: The unmanned aerial vehicle warehouse system (4) is connected with the vertical elevator body (3) through an unmanned aerial vehicle grounding wire (13).

9. The structure of claim 1, wherein: The planar positional relationship between the vertical elevator body (3) and the unmanned aerial vehicle warehouse system (4) is consistent, and the electromechanical equipment systems, disaster prevention systems and fire rescue systems of the vertical elevator body (3) and the unmanned aerial vehicle warehouse system (4) are independent of each other.