Power steering device of unmanned aerial vehicle

By designing a power steering device that adapts to drones of different sizes, the problem of compatibility between servos and propellers in existing technologies has been solved, achieving lightweight and efficient steering, and improving the payload and endurance of drones.

CN223791771UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13HEFEI GENERAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520512840.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-21
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-21

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Technical Problem

Existing drone power steering systems cannot be adapted to different sizes of servos and propellers, resulting in limited steering functionality.

Method used

A power steering device comprising a servo motor, a fixed frame, a stepped plate, a motor mounting bracket, and a brushless motor was designed. Through a detachable connection structure and lightweight materials, it can be adapted to drones of different sizes, reducing inertial interference and increasing payload.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved compatibility with drones of different sizes, reduced weight and drag, and improved turning efficiency and drone endurance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and particularly discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle power steering device which comprises a steering engine. The steering engine is sleeved with a fixing frame. A stepped plate is inserted into an opening in the fixed frame; the stepped disc is fixedly connected with the steering engine; a plurality of first fasteners are in threaded connection with openings in the stepped plate; the first fastening piece is sleeved with a motor fixing frame; the power steering device can be connected and fixed with the unmanned aerial vehicle through the external connecting frame, so that the power steering device can adapt to the unmanned aerial vehicles of different sizes, the size of the fixing frame is larger than that of the steering engine, and the fixing frame and one face of the steering engine are fixedly provided with the driving stepped disc, so that the power steering device can adapt to steering engines of different sizes and meet the power steering requirements of the unmanned aerial vehicles of different sizes; and the motor fixing frame drives the brushless motor to rotate by 90 degrees, inertial interference caused by overall rotation of the cabin is avoided, the structure of the device is made of light-weight materials, the overall weight of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be reduced, and therefore the load is effectively increased.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically a power steering device for UAVs. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are unmanned aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment and their own program control devices. UAVs are actually a general term for unmanned aircraft, which can be defined from a technical point of view as: unmanned fixed-wing aircraft, unmanned vertical take-off and landing aircraft, unmanned airships, unmanned helicopters, unmanned multi-rotor aircraft, unmanned paragliders, etc.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent CN221699059U, published on September 13, 2024, discloses a power steering device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It includes a servo motor, a first drive motor, a transmission assembly connected to the servo motor and the first drive motor for rotating the first drive motor relative to the servo motor under the drive of the servo motor, and a propeller connected to the first drive motor for rotating under the drive of the first drive motor. The transmission assembly includes a connecting frame. This utility model's power steering device for UAVs, with its reasonable structural design, low maintenance cost, and high stability during operation, is suitable for UAV applications.

[0004] However, the aforementioned publicly available solutions have the following shortcomings: Existing drone power steering devices achieve a compact design, but cannot be adapted to different sizes of servos, nor can they be adapted to the steering requirements of drones and propellers of different sizes and weights to achieve the steering function. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the technical problem that existing drone power steering devices, while achieving a compact design, cannot be adapted to different sizes of servos or to the steering requirements of drones and propellers of different sizes and weights, thus failing to achieve the steering function. This invention provides a drone power steering device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution;

[0007] The present invention discloses a power steering device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising a servo motor; a fixed frame is sleeved on the servo motor; a stepped plate is inserted into the fixed frame through an opening; the stepped plate is fixedly connected to the servo motor; a plurality of first fasteners are threadedly connected to the stepped plate through an opening; a motor mounting bracket is sleeved on the first fasteners; a plurality of second fasteners are threadedly connected to the fixed frame through an opening; and an external bracket is sleeved on the second fasteners.

[0008] Furthermore, a detachable clamping bracket is fixedly attached to the external frame; a drone connecting shaft is inserted into the clamping bracket.

[0009] Furthermore, a brushless motor is detachably fixed to the motor mounting bracket; a fan blade is sleeved on the output shaft of the brushless motor, and a fastening cap is threaded onto it.

[0010] Furthermore, the motor mounting bracket is provided with multiple weight-reducing grooves.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixing frame is manufactured by bending sheet metal.

[0012] Furthermore, the drone connecting shaft and the ferrule holder have a third fastener threaded into the hole.

[0013] The power steering device for unmanned aerial vehicles provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This utility model can be connected and fixed to the drone via an external frame, thus adapting to drones of different sizes. By designing a fixed frame larger than the servo motor and fixing a drive step plate to one side of the servo motor, it can accommodate servo motors of different sizes, thereby meeting the power steering requirements of drones of different sizes. Furthermore, the motor mounting bracket rotates the brushless motor 90 degrees, avoiding inertial interference caused by the overall rotation of the cabin. Moreover, by using lightweight materials to manufacture the structure of this device, the overall weight of the drone can be reduced, thereby effectively increasing the payload.

[0015] 2. This utility model makes it easier to connect and fix the drone's connecting shaft through the clamp bracket, while also reducing the resistance between the fan blades and the steering device when the fan blades are in a horizontal state, effectively preserving the lift from the fan blades; the brushless motor provides lift by rotating the fan blades when powered, thereby propelling the drone forward or upward. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings;

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

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

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the steering structure of this utility model.

[0020] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Servo motor; 2. Mounting frame; 3. Stepped plate; 4. First fastener; 5. Motor mounting bracket; 6. Brushless motor; 7. Fan blade; 8. Fastening cap; 9. Second fastener; 10. External bracket; 11. Sleeve bracket; 12. Third fastener; 13. UAV connecting shaft; 14. Weight reduction slot. Detailed Implementation

[0021] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0023] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up-down-left-right-forward-backward...) in the embodiments of this utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. The connection can be a direct connection or an indirect connection.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-3 As shown, a power steering device for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a servo motor 1 as a drive structure; a metal mounting frame 2 is fitted onto the servo motor 1; a stepped plate 3 is inserted into an opening in the mounting frame 2; the stepped plate 3 is fixedly connected to the servo motor 1 and rotates with the servo motor 1; multiple first fasteners 4 are threaded onto an opening in the stepped plate 3; a motor mounting bracket 5 is fitted onto the first fasteners 4, thereby causing the motor mounting bracket 5 to rotate 90 degrees with the servo motor 1; multiple second fasteners 9 are threaded onto an opening in the mounting frame 2; an external bracket 1 is fitted onto the second fasteners 9. The device can be connected and fixed to the drone via the external bracket 10, thus adapting to drones of different sizes. By designing the fixed frame 2 to be larger than the servo motor 1 and fixing the drive step plate 3 to one side of the servo motor 1, it can adapt to servo motors of different sizes, thereby meeting the power steering needs of drones of different sizes. The motor mounting bracket 5 rotates the brushless motor 6 ninety degrees, avoiding inertial interference caused by the overall rotation of the cabin. Furthermore, by manufacturing the structure of this device with lightweight materials, the overall weight of the drone can be reduced, thereby effectively increasing the payload.

[0025] A retaining bracket 11 is detachably fixed to the external frame 10; a drone connecting shaft 13 is inserted into the retaining bracket 11. The retaining bracket 11 makes it easier to connect and fix the drone connecting shaft 13, and at the same time, when the fan blade 7 is in a horizontal state, the resistance of this steering device is small, which can effectively preserve the lift from the fan blade 7.

[0026] A brushless motor 6 is detachably fixed to the motor mounting bracket 5; a fan blade 7 is sleeved on the output shaft of the brushless motor 6, and a fastening cap 8 is threaded on it. When the brushless motor 6 is powered, it drives the fan blade 7 to rotate, providing lift, which can propel the drone forward or upward.

[0027] The motor mounting bracket 5 has multiple weight-reducing slots 14, which reduce the weight of the motor mounting bracket 5, thereby further improving the drone's endurance without changing the structural strength of the motor mounting bracket 5.

[0028] The fixed frame 2 is made by bending sheet metal, which makes the fixed frame 2 structurally strong and can stably support the servo motor 1 and the brushless motor 6.

[0029] The drone connecting shaft 13 and the ferrule holder 11 are threaded with a third fastener 12. The third fastener 12 makes the connection between the drone connecting shaft 13 and the ferrule holder 11 more stable and secure, so that it will not fall off and be damaged during high-speed operation and vibration, and can be adapted to drones of different sizes and positions.

[0030] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0031] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A power steering device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that; Includes a servo motor (1); a fixed frame (2) is fitted onto the servo motor (1); a stepped plate (3) is inserted into the fixed frame (2) through an opening; the stepped plate (3) is fixedly connected to the servo motor (1); a plurality of first fasteners (4) are threaded onto the stepped plate (3); a motor mounting bracket (5) is fitted onto the first fasteners (4); a plurality of second fasteners (9) are threaded onto the fixed frame (2); an external bracket (10) is fitted onto the second fasteners (9).

2. The UAV power steering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A detachable clamping frame (11) is fixedly attached to the external frame (10); a drone connecting shaft (13) is inserted into the clamping frame (11).

3. The UAV power steering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A brushless motor (6) is detachably fixed to the motor mounting bracket (5); a fan blade (7) is sleeved on the output shaft of the brushless motor (6), and a fastening cap (8) is threaded on it.

4. The UAV power steering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor mounting bracket (5) is provided with multiple weight-reducing grooves (14).

5. The UAV power steering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed frame (2) is made by bending metal sheet.

6. The UAV power steering device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The UAV connecting shaft (13) and the ferrule holder (11) have openings and threaded connections for a third fastener (12).

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  • Power steering device for unmanned aerial vehicle

    CN221699059U