Unmanned aerial vehicle for express delivery

By designing a drone with a fixed plate, retractable components, and clamping components, the problem of drone damage when colliding with buildings was solved. This design provides buffering and clamping functions for the drone, extends its service life, and prevents packages from falling off.

CN223865103UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03GUOHU AVIATION CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520105155.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-16
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-16

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Technical Problem

Existing delivery drones are easily damaged when they collide with buildings, shortening their lifespan.

Method used

A drone comprising a fixed plate, a retractable assembly, and a clamping assembly was designed. The drone achieves buffering and clamping functions by absorbing impact force through a support plate and a sliding plate, and by using an electric push rod to drive the clamping mechanism.

Benefits of technology

It effectively absorbs the impact force generated by the drone hitting the building during flight, preventing damage to the drone and preventing the package from shaking or falling off during movement, thus extending the service life of the drone.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to an unmanned aerial vehicle for express delivery, which comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body and further comprises a fixing plate, a contraction assembly is arranged on the outer wall of the fixing plate and used for supporting the unmanned aerial vehicle body, a sliding plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixing plate, and a first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate. The inner wall of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected with a sliding block, the outer wall of the sliding block is slidably connected with a shell, the outer wall of the sliding block is provided with a first spring, the outer wall of the first spring is arranged on the inner wall of the shell, the outer wall of the sliding block is rotatably connected with a second connecting rod, the inner wall of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate, and the inner wall of the shell is provided with a hollow block. The inner wall of the hollow block is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate, and the outer wall of the sliding plate is fixedly connected with a supporting plate. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle, the impact force generated when the unmanned aerial vehicle collides with a building in the moving process can be reduced, and therefore the effect of preventing the unmanned aerial vehicle from being damaged is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and in particular to a UAV for express delivery. Background Technology

[0002] Drone delivery refers to the use of drone technology for the transportation and delivery of packages. By carrying goods and flying automatically, drones can quickly and accurately complete the delivery of small items in cities or remote areas. This method reduces labor costs and improves delivery efficiency while also reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions. Drones are usually equipped with high-precision navigation systems, obstacle avoidance technology, and intelligent scheduling systems to ensure that packages are delivered safely and on time to their destinations. Drone delivery is gradually becoming an important innovation in the logistics industry, especially suitable for instant delivery in cities or remote areas with high demand for express delivery.

[0003] The main reasons for using drones for express delivery are to improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and solve traffic congestion problems. Drones can bypass ground traffic and fly directly to the destination, thereby shortening delivery time, especially during peak hours or in areas with inconvenient transportation, and can complete package delivery more quickly. In addition, drones can reduce reliance on human resources, reduce labor costs, and help reduce carbon emissions, promoting the development of green logistics. With the advancement of technology, the accuracy, stability, and safety of drones are constantly improving, making them an ideal choice for the future logistics industry.

[0004] Most delivery drones on the market now have a board placed underneath them. This makes it easy for the drone to be damaged if it accidentally collides with a nearby building during delivery, thus reducing its lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a drone for express delivery, which aims to solve the problem that drones are easily damaged when they accidentally collide with nearby buildings during delivery, thereby reducing the drone's lifespan.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A drone for express delivery includes a drone body and a fixing plate. The outer wall of the fixing plate is provided with a retractable component, which is used to support the drone body.

[0008] A sliding plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed plate. A first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate. A slider is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first connecting rod. A housing is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slider. A first spring is provided on the outer wall of the slider. The outer wall of the first spring is located on the inner wall of the housing. A second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the slider. The inner wall of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate. A hollow block is provided on the inner wall of the housing. The inner wall of the hollow block is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate. A support plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate.

[0009] Preferably, the shrinking assembly includes a support column, the outer wall of which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixing plate, a support plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support column, and a protective plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support plate.

[0010] Preferably, a rotating column is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective plate, and a first electric push rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the rotating column. A movable block is fixedly provided at the output end of the first electric push rod.

[0011] Preferably, the outer wall of the movable block is rotatably connected to a first rotating rod, the inner wall of the first rotating rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the support plate, the outer wall of the movable block is rotatably connected to a second rotating rod, the inner wall of the second rotating rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the fixed plate, and a quick-installation assembly is provided on the lower surface of the support plate.

[0012] Preferably, the quick-installation assembly includes a fixing column, the upper surface of which is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support plate, and a limit column is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixing column.

[0013] Preferably, the outer wall of the limiting post is provided with a second spring, the outer wall of the second spring is provided with the inner wall of the fixed post, the inner wall of the fixed post is slidably connected with a tapered post, the inner wall of the tapered post is slidably connected with a sliding post, and the lower surface of the tapered post is provided with a clamping assembly.

[0014] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a protective plate, which is detachably mounted on the lower surface of the tapered column. A second electric push rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective plate, and a push plate is fixedly provided at the output end of the second electric push rod.

[0015] Preferably, a connecting rod is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the push plate, a sliding plate is rotatably connected to the lower surface of the connecting rod, and a sliding table is slidably connected to the lower surface of the sliding plate.

[0016] Preferably, a long rod is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the slide plate, a rotating rod is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the long rod, a clamping block is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the rotating rod, and the outer wall of the clamping block is slidably connected to the lower surface of the slide table.

[0017] Preferably, a cylinder is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping block, and a limit ring is slidably connected to the outer wall of the cylinder. The upper surface of the limit ring is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the protective plate.

[0018] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. In this utility model, the sliding plate moves due to the impact of the support plate. The sliding plate slides on the inner wall of the hollow block. The movement of the sliding plate drives the second connecting rod to push the slider to slide. The movement of the slider compresses the first spring, thereby absorbing the impact force of the drone hitting the building during its movement and preventing damage to the drone.

[0020] 2. In this utility model, the second electric push rod drives the push plate to push the connecting rod to move, the connecting rod drives the slide plate to push the long rod to move, and the long rod pushes the clamping block to drive the cylinder to slide in the limiting ring, thereby achieving the effect of clamping the express and preventing it from shaking or falling off during the movement. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a drone for express delivery proposed in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a slider for a drone used for express delivery, as proposed in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of a support column for a drone used for express delivery, as proposed in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a limiting post for a drone used for express delivery, as proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of a pusher plate for a drone used for express delivery, as proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 1. Fixed plate; 101. First connecting rod; 102. Slider; 103. First spring; 104. Outer shell; 105. Hollow block; 106. Second connecting rod; 107. Sliding plate; 108. Support plate; 2. Support plate; 201. Support column; 202. Protective plate; 203. Rotating column; 204. First electric push rod; 205. Movable block; 206. First rotating rod; 207. Second rotating rod; 3. Fixed column; 301. Limiting column; 302. Second spring; 303. Conical column; 304. Sliding column; 4. Protective plate; 401. Second electric push rod; 402. Push plate; 403. Connecting rod; 404. Slide plate; 405. Slide table; 406. Long rod; 407. Rotating rod; 408. Clamping block; 409. Limiting ring; 410. Cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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 some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. 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.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 An embodiment of this utility model provides: a drone for express delivery, including a fixed plate 1, a sliding plate 107 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed plate 1, a first connecting rod 101 rotatably connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate 107, a slider 102 rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first connecting rod 101, a shell 104 slidably connected to the outer wall of the slider 102, a first spring 103 provided on the outer wall of the slider 102, the outer wall of the first spring 103 provided on the inner wall of the shell 104, a second connecting rod 106 rotatably connected to the outer wall of the slider 102, the inner wall of the second connecting rod 106 rotatably connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate 107, a hollow block 105 provided on the inner wall of the shell 104, the inner wall of the hollow block 105 slidably connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate 107, a support plate 108 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate 107, and a shrinking assembly provided on the outer wall of the fixed plate 1 for supporting the drone;

[0030] Specifically, pressing the support plate 108 causes the sliding plate 107 to slide within the hollow block 105 during movement. This absorbs the impact of the drone hitting a building during its movement, preventing damage to the drone. Simultaneously, the sliding plate 107 drives the second connecting rod 106 and the first connecting rod 101 to slide the slider 102. This limits the movement trajectory of the slider 102 to prevent deviation. The slider 102 is compressed within the first spring 103 in the outer shell 104, allowing it to rebound and be used multiple times.

[0031] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The retraction assembly includes a support column 201, the outer wall of which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of a fixed plate 1. A support plate 2 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support column 201. A protective plate 202 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support plate 2. A rotating column 203 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective plate 202. A first electric push rod 204 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the rotating column 203. A movable block 205 is fixedly provided at the output end of the first electric push rod 204. A first rotating rod 206 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the movable block 205. The inner wall of the first rotating rod 206 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the support plate 2. A first electric push rod 206 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the movable block 205. The inner wall of the second rotating rod 207 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the fixed plate 1. The lower surface of the support plate 2 is provided with a quick-installation assembly, which includes a fixed column 3. The upper surface of the fixed column 3 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support plate 2. The inner wall of the fixed column 3 is slidably connected to a limit column 301. The outer wall of the limit column 301 is provided with a second spring 302. The outer wall of the second spring 302 is provided on the inner wall of the fixed column 3. The inner wall of the fixed column 3 is slidably connected to a conical column 303. The inner wall of the conical column 303 is slidably connected to a sliding column 304. The lower surface of the conical column 303 is provided with a clamping assembly.

[0032] Specifically, the tapered column 303 is pushed to slide within the fixed column 3. The sliding of the tapered column 303 causes the sliding column 304 to move. During the movement, the tapered column 303 causes the limiting column 301 to compress the second spring 302 within the fixed column 3. In use, this allows the limiting column 301 to quickly rebound and self-lock. Subsequently, the first electric push rod 204 is activated. The first electric push rod 204 moves and rotates within the rotating column 203 supported by the protective plate 202. In use, this restricts the movement trajectory of the first electric push rod 204 to prevent it from falling off. The first electric push rod 204 pushes the movable block 205 to move. As the movable block 205 moves, it drives the first rotating rod 206 and the second rotating rod 207 to rotate. The second rotating rod 207 pushes the fixed plate 1 to rotate on the support column 201. In use, this allows the landing gear to retract automatically.

[0033] Reference Figure 5The clamping assembly includes a protective plate 4, which is detachably mounted on the lower surface of the tapered column 303. A second electric push rod 401 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective plate 4. A push plate 402 is fixedly provided at the output end of the second electric push rod 401. A connecting rod 403 is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the push plate 402. A slide plate 404 is rotatably connected to the lower surface of the connecting rod 403. A slide table 405 is slidably connected to the lower surface of the slide plate 404. A long rod 406 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the slide plate 404. A rotating rod 407 is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the long rod 406. A clamping block 408 is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the rotating rod 407. The outer wall of the clamping block 408 is slidably connected to the lower surface of the slide table 405. A cylinder 410 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping block 408. A limit ring 409 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the cylinder 410. The upper surface of the limit ring 409 is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the protective plate 4.

[0034] Specifically, the second electric push rod 401 is activated, which pushes the push plate 402 to move. The push plate 402 drives the connecting rod 403 to push the slide plate 404 to slide on the slide table 405. This makes the slide plate 404 move more smoothly. The movement of the slide plate 404 drives the long rod 406 to push the rotating rod 407 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating rod 407 drives the clamping block 408 to move. This clamping block 408 prevents the express delivery from shaking or falling off during movement. The movement of the clamping block 408 causes the cylinder 410 to slide in the limiting ring 409. This limiting ring 409 restricts the movement trajectory of the clamping block 408 to prevent deviation. The limiting ring 409 is fixed to the inner top wall of the protective plate 4. This limiting ring 409 restricts the movement of the limiting ring 409 to prevent it from falling off during use.

[0035] Working principle: When the drone is needed, the conical column 303 slides within the fixed column 3, causing the sliding column 304 to slide. During this sliding process, the limiting column 301 is pushed within the fixed column 3, compressing the second spring 302. This allows the limiting column 301 to quickly rebound and self-lock. After the clamping mechanism is fixed, the second electric push rod 401 supported by the protective plate 4 is activated. The second electric push rod 401 pushes the push plate 402, which in turn moves the connecting rod 403. The movement of the connecting rod 403 causes the slide plate 404 to slide on the slide table 405, resulting in smoother movement of the slide plate 404. The sliding plate 404 moves, pushing the long rod 406 to rotate the rotating rod 407. The rotating rod 407 moves, pushing the clamping block 408 to move, thus clamping the package and preventing it from shaking or falling off during movement. The movement of the clamping block 408 causes the cylinder 410 to slide within the limiting ring 409, thus limiting the movement trajectory of the clamping block 408 and preventing deviation. The limiting ring 409 is fixed to the inner top wall of the protective plate 4, thus limiting the limiting ring 409 and preventing it from falling off during use. After the package is clamped, the drone takes off, and then the first electric push rod 204 is activated. The first electric push rod 204 is supported by the protective plate 202. The rotating column 203 rotates, which limits the movement trajectory of the first electric push rod 204 to prevent it from falling off. The movement of the first electric push rod 204 simultaneously moves the movable block 205, which in turn moves the first rotating rod 206 and the second rotating rod 207. The second rotating rod 207 causes the fixed plate 1 to rotate on the support column 201, enabling automatic retraction of the landing gear. Simultaneously, the movement of the fixed plate 1 moves the buffer mechanism. If the drone collides with a building during flight, the support plate 108 causes the sliding plate 107 to slide within the hollow block 105, preventing the drone from falling off during its flight. The drone absorbs the impact force when it collides with a building, thus extending its service life. The sliding plate 107 moves, causing the second connecting rod 106 and the first connecting rod 101 to push the slider 102 to slide, which limits the movement trajectory of the slider 102 and prevents it from deviating. The slider 102 moves and compresses the first spring 103 in the outer shell 104, which can rebound and be used multiple times. During use, the drone can not only absorb the impact force when it collides with a building during movement to prevent damage to the drone, but also hold express packages to prevent them from shaking or falling off during movement.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present 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 the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A drone for express delivery, comprising a drone body, characterized in that, The drone used for express delivery also includes a fixed plate (1), the outer wall of which is provided with a retractable component, which is used to support the drone body; A sliding plate (107) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed plate (1). A first connecting rod (101) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate (107). A slider (102) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first connecting rod (101). A shell (104) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slider (102). A first spring (103) is provided on the outer wall of the slider (102). The outer wall of the first spring (103) is provided on the inner wall of the shell (104). A second connecting rod (106) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the slider (102). The inner wall of the second connecting rod (106) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate (107). A hollow block (105) is provided on the inner wall of the shell (104). The inner wall of the hollow block (105) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate (107). A support plate (108) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate (107).

2. The drone for express delivery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shrinking assembly includes a support column (201), the outer wall of which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixing plate (1), a support plate (2) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support column (201), and a protective plate (202) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support plate (2).

3. The drone for express delivery according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the protective plate (202) is fixedly connected to a rotating column (203), and the outer wall of the rotating column (203) is rotatably connected to a first electric push rod (204). The output end of the first electric push rod (204) is fixedly provided with a movable block (205).

4. The drone for express delivery according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the movable block (205) is rotatably connected to a first rotating rod (206), the inner wall of the first rotating rod (206) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the support plate (2), the outer wall of the movable block (205) is rotatably connected to a second rotating rod (207), the inner wall of the second rotating rod (207) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the fixed plate (1), and the lower surface of the support plate (2) is provided with a quick-installation assembly.

5. A drone for express delivery according to claim 4, characterized in that: The quick-installation assembly includes a fixing column (3), the upper surface of which is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support plate (2), and a limit column (301) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixing column (3).

6. A drone for express delivery according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall of the limiting post (301) is provided with a second spring (302), the outer wall of the second spring (302) is provided on the inner wall of the fixed post (3), the inner wall of the fixed post (3) is slidably connected with a tapered post (303), the inner wall of the tapered post (303) is slidably connected with a sliding post (304), and the lower surface of the tapered post (303) is provided with a clamping assembly.

7. A drone for express delivery according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a protective plate (4), which is detachably mounted on the lower surface of the tapered column (303). A second electric push rod (401) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective plate (4), and a push plate (402) is fixedly provided at the output end of the second electric push rod (401).

8. A drone for express delivery according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper surface of the push plate (402) is rotatably connected to a connecting rod (403), the lower surface of the connecting rod (403) is rotatably connected to a sliding plate (404), and the lower surface of the sliding plate (404) is slidably connected to a slide table (405).

9. A drone for express delivery according to claim 8, characterized in that: A long rod (406) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the slide plate (404), a rotating rod (407) is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the long rod (406), a clamping block (408) is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the rotating rod (407), and the outer wall of the clamping block (408) is slidably connected to the lower surface of the slide table (405).

10. A drone for express delivery according to claim 9, characterized in that: A cylinder (410) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping block (408), and a limiting ring (409) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the cylinder (410). The upper surface of the limiting ring (409) is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the protective plate (4).