Vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle swarm launching device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle swarm launching device, belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and solves the problems of complex locking and unlocking structure and low reliability of an unmanned aerial vehicle swarm on a vehicle-mounted platform of an unmanned aerial vehicle in the prior art. The unmanned aerial vehicle comprises an unmanned vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle platform module. The plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle platform modules are arranged on the unmanned vehicle; the unmanned aerial vehicle platform module comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle and a launching pad assembly; the launching pad assembly comprises a launching pad, a sliding rod and a locking structure. The sliding rod is vertically arranged on the upper portion of the launching pad, and the multiple unmanned aerial vehicles are stacked on the sliding rod; the locking structure is used for locking or unlocking the state of the unmanned aerial vehicle on the sliding rod; the locking structure comprises a rack, a gear, a steering engine, a torsional spring and a deflector rod. According to the utility model, rapid and stable unlocking can be realized, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle can be smoothly launched or recovered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and in particular to a vehicle-mounted UAV swarm launcher. Background Technology

[0002] Drone swarms are characterized by their flexibility and versatility, capable of adjusting their composition and methods according to different missions, including reconnaissance and surveillance, electronic jamming, and firepower strikes. Drone swarms can carry out "saturation attacks," using a large number of drones to attack targets simultaneously or continuously, making it difficult for the enemy to defend effectively.

[0003] Multi-rotor drones offer advantages such as low cost and high technological maturity, and can carry small warheads for suicide attacks. Compared to traditional loitering munitions, multi-rotor drones have a wider speed range and can fly in complex environments, such as urban areas and forests. Furthermore, multi-rotor drones can be integrated into unmanned vehicles to achieve automation.

[0004] Current drone swarm platforms suffer from problems such as complex locking and unlocking structures for drones on vehicle-mounted platforms, low reliability, and consequently low efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on the above analysis, this utility model aims to provide a vehicle-mounted drone swarm launcher to solve the problems of complex locking and unlocking structures and low reliability of drone swarms on vehicle-mounted drone platforms.

[0006] The objective of this utility model is mainly achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A vehicle-mounted drone swarm launcher includes an unmanned vehicle and a drone platform module;

[0008] Multiple unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform modules are mounted on the unmanned vehicle; each UAV platform module includes a UAV and a launch pad assembly.

[0009] The launch platform assembly includes a launch platform, a slide bar, and a locking structure; the slide bar is vertically disposed on the upper part of the launch platform, and multiple UAVs are stacked on the slide bar;

[0010] The locking structure is disposed on the slide bar, and the locking structure is used to lock or unlock the drone in the state of the slide bar.

[0011] Furthermore, the locking structure includes a rack, a gear, a servo motor, a torsion spring, and a lever.

[0012] Furthermore, the rack is disposed inside the slide bar along the length of the slide bar and extends to the lower region of the launch pad.

[0013] Furthermore, the gear and servo motor are disposed at the lower part of the launch platform, the gear meshing with the rack; the servo motor is fixed to the gear.

[0014] Furthermore, the torsion spring and the lever are disposed on the rack inside the slide bar; one end of the torsion spring is fixed to the rack, and the other end of the torsion spring is fixed to the lever.

[0015] Furthermore, in the locked state, the lever can extend outside the slide bar and is perpendicular to the length direction of the slide bar; in the unlocked state, the lever can rotate under the drive of the rack and the torsion spring until the lever coincides with the rack.

[0016] Furthermore, the diameter of the slide bar gradually increases from top to bottom.

[0017] Furthermore, the drone has a fuselage isolation frame, which is symmetrically distributed on both sides of the drone; the fuselage isolation frame has mounting holes through which the drone can enter the slide bar for fixation.

[0018] Furthermore, the upper surface of the drone body is provided with a positioning groove, and the lower surface of the drone body is provided with a positioning protrusion. The positioning groove and the positioning protrusion are used for positioning the drones when they are stacked.

[0019] Furthermore, the positioning groove and the positioning protrusion are marked with arrows, and the direction pointed to by the arrows is the direction of the drone's nose.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention can achieve at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0021] (1) Compared with the prior art, the launch platform assembly of this utility model includes a launch platform, a slide bar and a locking structure. The locking structure is set on the slide bar. The UAV is locked or unlocked in the state of the slide bar by the cooperation of the locking structure and the slide bar, which ensures the reliability of unlocking and locking, improves the operating efficiency, realizes the rapid response and launch of the swarm, and thus improves the efficiency of the UAV swarm.

[0022] (2) Compared with the prior art, the locking structure of this utility model is provided with a rack, servo motor, gear, torsion spring and lever structure. The servo motor and gear are used to drive the rack to rise and fall, ensuring the rapid and reliable movement of the rack, reducing the preparation time for UAV launch and recovery. The torsion spring and lever are used to unlock under the drive of the rack and the restoring force of the torsion spring to lock the lever. It is simple and reliable, ensuring that the locking structure will not be accidentally released. When unlocking is required, the movement of the lever can be precisely controlled by the drive of the rack, realizing a fast and stable unlocking process, so that the UAV can be launched or recovered smoothly.

[0023] (3) Compared with the prior art, the launch pad assembly of this utility model is equipped with a sliding bar for fixing the UAV and providing stable guidance for the UAV. The sliding bar allows multiple UAVs to be stacked, improving space utilization. The diameter of the sliding bar is set to gradually increase from top to bottom, which facilitates the UAV's flight when ascending and provides guidance and cushioning when descending, thus improving the convenience and stability of the UAV launch and recovery process. The gradually increasing diameter of the sliding bar from top to bottom is beneficial to the efficiency of UAV flight and landing.

[0024] (4) The positioning groove on the upper surface of the drone body of this utility model corresponds to the protrusion on the lower surface of the adjacent drone above, ensuring accurate positioning of the drone when it is parked and improving the stability of stacking; the positioning groove and the positioning protrusion are marked with arrows, and the direction pointed to by the arrows is the direction of the drone head, which makes it easy for staff to quickly identify the status of the drone, so that the swarm can fly in the predetermined formation after taking off, thereby improving the efficiency of mission execution.

[0025] In this invention, the above-described technical solutions can be combined with each other to achieve more preferred combinations. Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the following description, and some advantages will become apparent from the description or be learned by practicing this invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained through the details specifically pointed out in the text and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle-mounted drone swarm launcher in an embodiment.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the unmanned aerial vehicle platform modules in an embodiment;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone swarm in the embodiment;

[0030] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a single UAV mounted on a launch pad, as shown in the embodiment;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone in the embodiment;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the launcher assembly in an embodiment;

[0033] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the launch pad structure in an embodiment;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lower part of the locking structure in an embodiment;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the upper part of the locking structure in the embodiment;

[0036] Figure 10 This is a flowchart of the onboard control terminal for unmanned vehicles.

[0037] Figure label:

[0038] 1-Unmanned vehicle, 2-Unmanned aerial vehicle platform module, 21-Protective cover, 22-Unmanned aerial vehicle, 221-Fuselage isolation frame, 2211-Mounting hole, 23-Launch pad assembly, 231-Launch pad, 2311-Baffle, 2312-Positioning protrusion, 232-Slide bar, 233-Locking structure, 2331-Gear, 2332-Rack, 2333-Servo motor, 2334-Lever, 2335-Torsion spring. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which constitute a part of the present invention and are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to illustrate the principles of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0040] A specific embodiment of this utility model is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, a vehicle-mounted drone swarm launcher is disclosed, including an unmanned vehicle 1 and a drone platform module 2.

[0041] The unmanned vehicle 1 serves as a transport platform for the launch device, used to transport the UAV 22 to the designated launch site. Multiple UAV platform modules 2 are mounted on the unmanned vehicle 1 to accommodate a swarm of UAVs 22, enabling rapid deployment of the swarm upon issuance of launch and recovery commands.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, the unmanned aerial vehicle platform module 2 includes an unmanned aerial vehicle 22 and a launch pad assembly 23.

[0043] like Figure 3 As shown, the launch pad assembly 23 is fixedly connected to the unmanned vehicle 1, and the drone 22 is stacked on top of the launch pad assembly 23. In this embodiment, the stacked arrangement of the drone 22 on the launch pad assembly 23 greatly optimizes space utilization, enabling a larger number of drones 22 to be carried on a limited vehicle platform.

[0044] like Figure 4As shown, to ensure accurate positioning during landing, the upper surface of the drone 22 has positioning grooves, and the lower surface has positioning protrusions 2312. Specifically, the positioning grooves on the upper surface of the drone 22 correspond to the protrusions on the lower surface of the adjacent drone 22 above, ensuring precise positioning of the drones 22 when parked and improving the stability of stacking. It should be noted that the positioning grooves and protrusions 2312 are marked with arrows, indicating the direction the drones are facing. This allows personnel to quickly identify the status of the drones 22, enabling the swarm to fly in predetermined formation after takeoff and improving mission efficiency.

[0045] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the drone 22 has a fuselage isolation frame 221, which is a cross structure of two triangles symmetrically distributed on both sides of the fuselage. The outer side of the fuselage isolation frame 221 has mounting holes 2211 for precise fitting and fixing with the launch pad assembly 23, preventing the drone 22 from shaking or shifting during transportation.

[0046] like Figure 6 As shown, the launch pad assembly 23 includes a launch pad 231, a slide bar 232, and a locking structure 233. (As indicated...) Figure 7 As shown, the launch platform 231 is the docking and take-off platform for the UAV 22. In this embodiment, the launch platform 231 is a flat plate structure, and the edge of the flat plate structure is provided with a baffle 2311.

[0047] The upper surface of launch pad 231 is provided with positioning grooves for locating the swarm of UAVs 22 that have been recovered and landed. It should be noted that the positioning grooves are marked with arrows, and the direction the arrows point indicates the direction the UAVs are facing.

[0048] A vertically mounted slide bar 232 is installed in the center of the launch pad 231 for fixing and guiding the launch and recovery of the UAV 22. The UAV 22 is connected to and fixed to the slide bar 232 through the mounting holes 2211 of the fuselage isolation frame 221. Multiple UAVs 22 can be stacked and fixed on the slide bar 232. At the same time, the slide bar 232 provides stable guidance for the launch and recovery of the UAVs 22. In this embodiment, the slide bar 232 can fix multiple UAVs 22 simultaneously in a stacked manner, achieving efficient storage and management of the UAVs 22 in a limited space and improving the space utilization of the launch pad 231.

[0049] Furthermore, to ensure the smooth launch of the UAV 22 during the launch phase and its stable descent during recovery, the diameters of both slide bars 232 are designed to gradually increase from top to bottom. As the UAV 22 ascends, the decreasing diameter of the slide bars 232 reduces the restraint, making it easier to launch. Conversely, during recovery, the increasing diameter provides more stable guidance and cushioning as the UAV 22 descends along the slide bars 232, helping it land accurately and safely back at its initial position, effectively improving the convenience and stability of the launch and recovery process.

[0050] Compared with the prior art, the launch pad assembly 23 of this embodiment is provided with a slide bar 232 for fixing the drone 22 and providing stable guidance for the drone 22. The slide bar 232 can be stacked to improve space utilization. The diameter of the slide bar 232 is set to gradually increase from top to bottom, which facilitates the drone 22 to fly away when it rises and can guide and buffer the drone 22 when it descends, thus improving the convenience and stability of the drone 22 launch and recovery process.

[0051] The locking structure 233 includes a gear 2331, a rack 2332, a servo motor 2333, a lever 2334, and a torsion spring 2335. The rack 2332 is disposed inside the slide bar 232 along its length, extending downwards to the lower region of the launch pad 231. Figure 8 As shown, a servo motor 2333 and a gear 2331 assembly are located in the lower region of the launch pad 231. The gear 2331 meshes with a rack 2332, and the rotation of the gear 2331 is converted into the upward or downward movement of the rack 2332. The servo motor 2333 is fixed to the gear 2331 and is used to control the launch pad assembly 23 and the drone 22, and provides driving force for the rotation of the gear 2331. Figure 9 As shown, multiple torsion springs 2335 and levers 2334 are provided on the rack 2332 inside the slide bar 232. In its natural state, the lever 2334 is horizontally positioned and extends out of the slide bar 232. The torsion springs 2335 provide tension and restoring force to the lever 2334. The two ends of the torsion springs 2335 are vertically positioned, one end is vertical and fixed to the rack 2332; the other end is horizontal and fixed to the lever 2334.

[0052] When the drone 22 lands or takes off, the servo motor 2333 drives the gear 2331 to rotate, and the gear 2331 drives the rack 2332 to move up and down. When the rack 2332 moves downward, it drives the torsion spring 2335 downward. The end of the torsion spring 2335 connected to the lever 2334 pulls the lever 2334, causing the lever 2334 to rotate upward and enter the slide bar 232, aligning with the rack 2332 on the side opposite to the torsion spring 2335. The drone 22 then slides down or out along the slide bar 232. After the drone 22 slides down or out, the elastic force of the torsion spring 2335 causes the lever 2334 to return to its perpendicular state with the rack 2332. The lever 2334 extends out of the slide bar 232, and the drone 22 is fixed on the slide bar 232. This achieves the unlocking and locking of the drone 22.

[0053] Upon receiving a takeoff mission, UAV 22 takes off sequentially, enabling rapid deployment of UAV 22. For example... Figure 10 As shown, when the UAV 22 takes off, the locking mechanism communication relationship is as follows: the on-board control terminal of the UAV 1 transmits a signal to the servo motor 2333 and gear 2331 assembly, which in turn transmits the signal to the rack 2332, thus unlocking the aircraft, allowing them to take off sequentially. When the UAV 22 lands, the aircraft land sequentially. The locking mechanism communication relationship is as follows: the on-board control terminal of the UAV 1 transmits a signal to the servo motor 2333 and gear 2331 assembly, which in turn transmits the signal to the rack 2332, thus locking the aircraft.

[0054] Compared to existing technologies, the locking structure 233 in this embodiment includes a rack 2332, a servo motor 2333 and a gear 2331 assembly, a torsion spring 2335, and a lever 2334. The servo motor 2333 and gear 2331 assembly drive the rack 2332 to move up and down. The torsion spring 2335 and lever 2334 unlock the rack 2332 and lock it using the restoring force of the torsion spring 2335. The servo motor 2333 and gear 2331 assembly can precisely drive the rack 2332 to move up and down, ensuring the rapid and reliable movement of the rack 2332, improving operational efficiency, and reducing the preparation time for the launch and recovery of the UAV 22. The torsion spring 2335 and the lever structure utilize the restoring force of the torsion spring 2335 to lock the lever 2334. This method is simple and reliable. Even under certain levels of vibration, impact, or airflow interference, the restoring force of the torsion spring 2335 can continuously keep the lever 2334 in the locked position, ensuring that the locking structure 233 will not be accidentally released. When unlocking is required, the movement of the lever 2334 can be precisely controlled by the rack 2332, achieving a fast and stable unlocking process. This allows the UAV 22 to smoothly perform launch or recovery operations, thereby enabling rapid response and launch of the swarm and improving the efficiency of the UAV swarm.

[0055] Furthermore, the drone platform module 2 also includes a protective shield 21. The protective shield 21 covers the outside of the drone 22 and the launch pad assembly 23 to protect the drone 22 and the launch pad assembly 23 and to prevent the displacement and shaking of the drone swarm 22.

[0056] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle mounted UAV swarm launching device, characterized in that, The unmanned vehicle (1) and the unmanned aerial vehicle platform module (2); A plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle platform modules (2) are arranged on the unmanned vehicle (1); the unmanned aerial vehicle platform module (2) comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle (22) and a launching platform assembly (23); The launching platform assembly (23) comprises a launching platform (231), a slide rod (232) and a locking structure (233); the slide rod (232) is vertically arranged on the upper part of the launching platform (231), and a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (22) are stacked on the slide rod (232); The locking structure (233) is arranged on the slide rod (232), and is used for locking or unlocking the state of the unmanned aerial vehicle (22) on the slide rod (232).

2. The vehicle-mounted UAV swarm launching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking structure (233) comprises a rack (2332), a gear (2331), a steering wheel (2333), a torsional spring (2335) and a push rod (2334).

3. The vehicle-mounted UAV swarm launching device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rack (2332) is arranged inside the slide rod (232) along the length direction of the slide rod (232) and extends to the lower area of the launching platform (231).

4. The vehicle-mounted UAV swarm launching device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gear (2331) and the steering wheel (2333) are arranged on the lower part of the launching platform (231); the gear (2331) is engaged with the rack (2332); and the steering wheel (2333) is fixed to the gear (2331).

5. The vehicle-mounted UAV swarm launching device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The torsional spring (2335) and the push rod (2334) are arranged on the rack (2332) inside the slide rod (232); one end of the torsional spring (2335) is fixed to the rack (2332), and the other end of the torsional spring (2335) is fixed to the push rod (2334).

6. The vehicle-mounted UAV swarm launching device according to claim 5, characterized in that, In the locked state, the push rod (2334) can extend out of the slide rod (232) and is arranged vertically to the length direction of the slide rod (232); in the unlocked state, the push rod (2334) can be rotated under the driving of the rack (2332) and the torsional spring (2335) until the push rod (2334) coincides with the rack (2332).

7. The vehicle-mounted UAV swarm launching device according to claim 1, wherein, The diameter of the slide rod (232) gradually increases from top to bottom.

8. The vehicle-mounted UAV swarm launching device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The unmanned aerial vehicle (22) has a fuselage isolation frame (221), which is symmetrically distributed on both sides of the unmanned aerial vehicle (22); the fuselage isolation frame (221) has a mounting hole (2211), and the unmanned aerial vehicle (22) can enter the slide rod (232) through the mounting hole (2211) to be fixed.

9. The vehicle-mounted UAV swarm launching device of claim 1, wherein, The upper surface of the fuselage of the unmanned aerial vehicle (22) is provided with a positioning groove, and the lower surface of the fuselage of the unmanned aerial vehicle (22) is provided with a positioning protrusion (2312); the positioning groove and the positioning protrusion (2312) are used for positioning when the unmanned aerial vehicles (22) are stacked.

10. The vehicle-mounted UAV swarm launching device of claim 9, wherein, The signs of the positioning groove and the positioning protrusion (2312) are arrow signs, and the direction indicated by the arrow signs is the direction in which the nose of the unmanned aerial vehicle (22) faces.

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