Unmanned aerial vehicle duct integrated forming mold

By designing an integrated molding mold for the duct of a drone, and using a combination of multiple upper and lower fan ring molds and positioning columns, the outer ring, inner ring and support are stably integrated and molded, solving the problem of instability in existing duct structures and improving the flight performance and stability of the drone.

CN223777564UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-09DONGGUAN FINE COMPOSITE MATERIALS TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520007506.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-10-28
Filing Date
2025-01-02
Publication Date
2026-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-02

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Technical Problem

The existing support structure of the drone duct is not stable enough, the snap-fit ​​structure is prone to loosening, and the screw-locking structure may cause the overall structure to become unstable after long-term use.

Method used

Design a mold for an integrated duct of a drone. By combining a first mold and a second mold, a bracket cavity is formed using multiple upper and lower fan ring molds. Combined with the fixing method of positioning columns and positioning covers, the outer ring, inner ring and bracket are integrated and the stator is fixed in the inner ring by heat molding technology.

Benefits of technology

The structure of the duct for UAVs is stable and reliable. The duct structure, after being formed in one piece, can remain stable under large external forces, thereby improving the flight performance and stability of UAVs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to an unmanned aerial vehicle duct integrated forming die which comprises a first die and a second die. The first mold is enclosed by a plurality of upper sector ring molds and lower sector ring molds; a first upper forming surface is arranged on one side of the upper sector ring mold; a second upper forming surface is arranged on the other side of the upper sector ring mold; a first lower forming surface is arranged on one side of the lower sector ring mold; a second lower forming surface is arranged on the other side of the lower sector ring mold; a positioning column is arranged in the first mold; and the second die comprises a left forming die and a right forming die which are arranged outside the first die. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle duct, the inner ring is formed in the inner ring cavity, the support is formed in the support cavity, and the outer ring is formed in the outer ring cavity through heating compression molding, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle duct is integrally formed, the stator is fixed in the inner ring, and the structure of the unmanned aerial vehicle duct is stable and reliable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically to an integrated mold for UAV ductwork. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are an important flight platform widely used in aerial photography, logistics delivery, and agricultural plant protection. The flight performance and stability of UAVs are crucial to their mission execution. Among these components, the ducted drive system, as a vital part of the UAV's propulsion system, plays a significant role in improving the UAV's flight efficiency and stability.

[0003] Currently, drone ducts typically consist of an outer ring, an inner ring, and a support structure between the outer and inner rings. These supports primarily connect the outer and inner rings to form a stable support structure. However, most existing supports use snap-fit ​​or screw-locking structures to fix themselves between the outer and inner rings; this method suffers from insufficient structural stability. Snap-fit ​​structures are prone to loosening under significant external forces, while screw-locking structures may also lead to overall structural instability after prolonged use due to loosening of the screws.

[0004] To address this, a production mold that can integrally form the outer ring, inner ring, and support is needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned shortcomings in the existing technology by providing an integrated mold for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ductwork.

[0006] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an integrated molding mold for a drone duct, comprising a first mold and a second mold; the first mold is formed by multiple upper fan ring molds and lower fan ring molds; the upper fan ring molds are located on top of the lower fan ring molds;

[0007] The upper fan ring mold has a first upper forming surface on one side; the upper fan ring mold has a second upper forming surface on the other side; the lower fan ring mold has a first lower forming surface on one side; the lower fan ring mold has a second lower forming surface on the other side; a support cavity is formed between two adjacent upper fan ring molds and two adjacent lower fan ring molds, between the first upper forming surface, the second upper forming surface, the first lower forming surface, and the second lower forming surface;

[0008] The first mold is provided with a positioning post; an inner ring cavity is formed between the inner wall of the upper fan ring mold, the inner wall of the lower fan ring mold, and the positioning post;

[0009] The second mold includes a left forming mold and a right forming mold disposed outside the first mold; an outer ring cavity is formed between the inner wall of the left forming mold, the inner wall of the right forming mold, the outer wall of the upper fan ring mold and the outer wall of the lower fan ring mold.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the positioning post has a first fixing hole; the top of the positioning post is detachably connected to a positioning cover; and the positioning cover has a second fixing hole that cooperates with the first fixing hole.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that the number of upper fan ring dies and the number of lower fan ring dies are both four.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the two ends of the support cavity are respectively connected to the inner ring cavity and the outer ring cavity.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the top of the upper fan ring mold is provided with a plurality of demolding holes.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that the integrated molding mold for the UAV duct also includes a base and a top cover; the bottom of the lower fan ring mold and the bottom of the positioning post are detachably connected to the base; the top of the upper fan ring mold is detachably connected to the top cover; and the left molding mold and the right molding mold are slidably disposed on the base.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that the left forming mold has a left semi-circular forming surface; the right forming mold has a right semi-circular forming surface; and the outer ring cavity is formed between the inner wall of the left semi-circular forming surface, the inner wall of the right semi-circular forming surface, the outer wall of the upper fan ring mold, and the outer wall of the lower fan ring mold.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that the left forming mold is provided with a guide post; and the right forming mold is provided with a guide groove that cooperates with the guide post.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that a lug cavity communicating with the outer ring cavity is formed between the left molding mold and the right molding mold.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model forms an inner ring in the inner ring cavity, a support in the support cavity, and an outer ring in the outer ring cavity through heating and molding, thereby making the UAV duct integrally formed and the stator fixed in the inner ring, so that the structure of the UAV duct is stable and reliable. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The utility model will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the embodiments in the drawings do not constitute any limitation on the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the following drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model from another perspective;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first mold of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the duct of this utility model unmanned aerial vehicle;

[0026] The components are as follows: 1. Upper fan ring mold; 11. First upper forming surface; 12. Second upper forming surface; 13. Demolding hole; 2. Lower fan ring mold; 21. First lower forming surface; 22. Second lower forming surface; 3. Support cavity; 4. Positioning post; 42. Positioning cover; 43. Second fixing hole; 51. Inner ring cavity; 52. Outer ring cavity; 53. Ear-hanging cavity; 6. Left forming mold; 61. Left semi-circular forming surface; 62. Guide post; 7. Right forming mold; 71. Right semi-circular forming surface; 72. Guide groove; 81. Base; 82. Top cover; 91. Outer ring; 92. Inner ring; 93. Support; 94. Stator; 95. Third fixing hole. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described in conjunction with the following embodiments.

[0028] Depend on Figures 1 to 6 As can be seen, the integrated molding mold for a drone duct described in this embodiment includes a first mold and a second mold; the first mold is formed by multiple upper fan ring molds 1 and lower fan ring molds 2; the upper fan ring molds 1 are located on top of the lower fan ring molds 2;

[0029] The upper fan ring mold 1 has a first upper forming surface 11 on one side; the upper fan ring mold 1 has a second upper forming surface 12 on the other side; the lower fan ring mold 2 has a first lower forming surface 21 on one side; the lower fan ring mold 2 has a second lower forming surface 22 on the other side; a support cavity 3 is formed between two adjacent upper fan ring molds 1 and two adjacent lower fan ring molds 2, between the first upper forming surface 11, the second upper forming surface 12, the first lower forming surface 21 and the second lower forming surface 22;

[0030] The first mold is provided with a positioning post 4; an inner ring cavity 51 is formed between the inner wall of the upper fan ring mold 1, the inner wall of the lower fan ring mold 2 and the positioning post 4;

[0031] The second mold includes a left forming mold 6 and a right forming mold 7 disposed outside the first mold; an outer ring cavity 52 is formed between the inner wall of the left forming mold 6, the inner wall of the right forming mold 7, the outer wall of the upper fan ring mold 1, and the outer wall of the lower fan ring mold 2.

[0032] Specifically, in this embodiment, the integrated molding mold for the UAV duct is used by fixing the external positioning to the top of the positioning post 4, then placing the first carbon fiber skin around the outer wall of the positioning post 4, and then placing the second carbon fiber skin on the two side walls of the upper fan ring mold 1 and the two side walls of the lower fan ring mold 2 respectively; then the upper fan ring mold 1 and the lower fan ring mold 2 are enclosed to form the first mold, at which time the first carbon fiber skin is placed in the inner ring cavity 51 and the second carbon fiber skin is placed in the support cavity 3; then the third carbon fiber skin is placed around the outer wall of the upper fan ring mold 1 and the outer wall of the lower fan ring mold 2, and then the left molding mold 6 and the right molding mold 7 are closed, so that the third carbon fiber skin is placed in the outer ring cavity 52. ​​Through heating and molding, an inner ring 92 is formed in the inner ring cavity 51, a support 93 is formed in the support cavity 3, and an outer ring 91 is formed in the outer ring cavity 52, so that the UAV duct is integrally molded and the stator 94 is fixed in the inner ring 92, making the structure of the UAV duct stable and reliable.

[0033] This embodiment describes an integrated mold for a drone duct. The positioning post 4 has a first fixing hole (not shown in the figure). A positioning cover 42 is detachably connected to the top of the positioning post 4. The positioning cover 42 has a second fixing hole 43 that mates with the first fixing hole. Specifically, the stator 94 has a corresponding third fixing hole 95. By aligning the first fixing hole, the third fixing hole 95, and the second fixing hole 43 in sequence, screws can be used to assemble and disassemble the stator 94 and the positioning post 4.

[0034] The ductwork molding die for a drone described in this embodiment includes four upper fan ring dies 1 and four lower fan ring dies 2. This configuration ensures a stable and reliable structure after the drone ductwork is formed.

[0035] In this embodiment, a one-piece mold for a drone duct is described, wherein the two ends of the support cavity 3 are respectively connected to the inner ring cavity 51 and the outer ring cavity 52. ​​This arrangement allows the outer ring 91, the inner ring 92, and the support 93 to be integrally formed.

[0036] The UAV duct integrated molding mold described in this embodiment has multiple demolding holes 13 on the top of the upper fan ring mold 1. This arrangement facilitates demolding of the first mold.

[0037] This embodiment describes an integrated molding mold for a drone duct. The mold further includes a base 81 and a top cover 82. The bottom of the lower fan ring mold 2 and the bottom of the positioning post 4 are detachably connected to the base 81. The top of the upper fan ring mold 1 is detachably connected to the top cover 82. The left molding mold 6 and the right molding mold 7 are slidably mounted on the base 81. This configuration ensures the drone duct remains structurally stable and reliable during the heating and molding process, thereby improving the yield rate.

[0038] The UAV duct integrated molding mold described in this embodiment has a left semi-circular molding surface 61 on the left molding mold 6 and a right semi-circular molding surface 71 on the right molding mold 7. The outer ring cavity 52 is formed between the inner wall of the left semi-circular molding surface 61, the inner wall of the right semi-circular molding surface 71, the outer wall of the upper fan ring mold 1, and the outer wall of the lower fan ring mold 2.

[0039] This embodiment describes an integrated molding die for a drone duct. The left molding die 6 is provided with a guide post 62, and the right molding die 7 is provided with a guide groove 72 that cooperates with the guide post 62. This arrangement serves to guide the left molding die 6 and the right molding die 7.

[0040] This embodiment describes an integrated molding mold for a drone duct, wherein a lug cavity 53 communicating with the outer ring cavity 52 is formed between the left molding mold 6 and the right molding mold 7. This configuration allows for the integrated molding of lugs on the outer wall of the outer ring 91.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A mold for integral molding of a drone duct, characterized in that: It includes a first mold and a second mold; the first mold is formed by multiple upper fan ring molds (1) and lower fan ring molds (2); the upper fan ring molds (1) are located on top of the lower fan ring molds (2); The upper fan ring mold (1) has a first upper forming surface (11) on one side; the upper fan ring mold (1) has a second upper forming surface (12) on the other side; the lower fan ring mold (2) has a first lower forming surface (21) on one side; the lower fan ring mold (2) has a second lower forming surface (22) on the other side; a support cavity (3) is formed between two adjacent upper fan ring molds (1) and two adjacent lower fan ring molds (2), between the first upper forming surface (11), the second upper forming surface (12), the first lower forming surface (21) and the second lower forming surface (22); The first mold is provided with a positioning post (4); an inner ring cavity (51) is formed between the inner wall of the upper fan ring mold (1), the inner wall of the lower fan ring mold (2) and the positioning post (4); The second mold includes a left forming mold (6) and a right forming mold (7) disposed outside the first mold; an outer ring cavity (52) is formed between the inner wall of the left forming mold (6), the inner wall of the right forming mold (7), the outer wall of the upper fan ring mold (1) and the outer wall of the lower fan ring mold (2).

2. The integrated molding mold for a drone duct according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning post (4) is provided with a first fixing hole; the top of the positioning post (4) is detachably connected to a positioning cover (42); the positioning cover (42) is provided with a second fixing hole (43) that cooperates with the first fixing hole.

3. The integrated molding mold for a drone duct according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of upper fan ring molds (1) and lower fan ring molds (2) are both four.

4. The integrated molding mold for a drone duct according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the support cavity (3) are connected to the inner ring cavity (51) and the outer ring cavity (52), respectively.

5. The integrated molding mold for a drone duct according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the upper fan ring mold (1) is provided with multiple demolding holes (13).

6. The integrated molding mold for a drone duct according to claim 1, characterized in that: The integrated mold for the UAV duct also includes a base (81) and a top cover (82); the bottom of the lower fan ring mold (2) and the bottom of the positioning column (4) are detachably connected to the base (81); the top of the upper fan ring mold (1) is detachably connected to the top cover (82); the left molding mold (6) and the right molding mold (7) are slidably disposed on the base (81).

7. The integrated molding mold for a drone duct according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left forming mold (6) is provided with a left semi-circular forming surface (61); the right forming mold (7) is provided with a right semi-circular forming surface (71); the outer ring cavity (52) is formed between the inner wall of the left semi-circular forming surface (61), the inner wall of the right semi-circular forming surface (71), the outer wall of the upper fan ring mold (1), and the outer wall of the lower fan ring mold (2).

8. The integrated molding mold for a drone duct according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left forming mold (6) is provided with a guide post (62); the right forming mold (7) is provided with a guide groove (72) that cooperates with the guide post (62).

9. The integrated molding mold for a drone duct according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ear loop cavity (53) communicating with the outer ring cavity (52) is formed between the left molding mold (6) and the right molding mold (7).