Flip type unmanned aerial vehicle cabin
By designing the drive components and limiting structure, the canopy of the flip-top drone cabin can be flipped to both sides, solving the problem of obstructed vision in existing technologies and enabling comprehensive inspection and safety hazard investigation of the drone's interior.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520594211.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-01
AI Technical Summary
The existing flip-top drone cabins have covers that open laterally to both sides, which prevents the interior space from being fully displayed, obstructs the view, makes it difficult to fully inspect the drone, and makes it difficult to identify potential safety hazards.
The system employs a drive assembly, including bevel gears and a drive column, to drive the hood to flip open to both sides via a motor. Combined with a clutch, a return spring, and a limiting component, it enables the hood to operate synchronously or individually, ensuring maximum exposure of the cabin's interior space.
With the cover flipped up, there is no obstruction to the view, making it easy to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the drone and its accessories, thus improving the efficiency of identifying potential safety hazards.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and in particular to a flip-top UAV cabin. Background Technology
[0002] A drone cabin is a specialized facility for storing drones. Its robust and protective shell can withstand adverse external factors and protect the drone. It facilitates centralized management, retrieval, and transportation, and can also integrate functions such as charging, detection, and intelligent interaction to assist drones in completing their missions. Drone cabins are usually equipped with protective covers that can be used to close or open the cabin. These covers can block external substances to protect the drone and also provide access for related operations. In situations where space is limited, existing covers typically open laterally to the sides, which can prevent a full view of the cabin's interior, obstruct the view, and make it difficult to inspect the drone inside, thus hindering the detection of potential safety hazards. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.
[0004] In view of the problems existing in the above and / or existing flip-top drone cabins, this utility model is proposed.
[0005] Therefore, the problem that this utility model aims to solve is that the hood opens laterally to both sides, which prevents the interior space of the cabin from being fully displayed and obstructs the view, making it inconvenient to check the condition of the drone and difficult to identify potential safety hazards.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a flip-top drone cabin, which includes a main body component, including a cabin body, the top of the cabin body is hinged to a cover, and a motor is provided on one side of the cover;
[0007] A drive assembly, disposed on the hood, includes a drive component, the drive component including a first bevel gear, the first bevel gear being fixed to one side of the hood, a second bevel gear being disposed on one side of the first bevel gear, the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear meshing, and a drive column being fixed to one side of the second bevel gear.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the flip-top UAV cabin of this utility model, the drive assembly further includes a clutch component, which includes a first rotating column, the first rotating column being fixed to one end of the drive column, and a second rotating column being provided on one side of the first rotating column.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the flip-top UAV cabin of this utility model, a drive cover is fitted on the outer side of the second rotating column, and the drive cover and the second rotating column are movably connected.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the flip-top drone cabin of this utility model, a first drive bar is fixed on one side of the first rotating column, and a second drive bar is fixed on one side of the second rotating column.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the flip-top UAV cabin of this utility model, a return spring is sleeved on the outer side of the second rotating column, and a positioning plate is fixed to one end of the return spring.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the flip-top UAV cabin of this utility model, a drive ring is sleeved on the outside of the drive cover, the drive ring and the drive cover are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft, and a toggle plate is fixed on one side of the drive ring.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the flip-top UAV cabin of this utility model, the drive assembly further includes a limiting member, which includes a limiting strip. The limiting strip is inserted into the bottom of the actuating plate, and the limiting strip and the actuating plate are movably connected. A limiting plate is provided at the bottom of the limiting strip.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the flip-top drone cabin of this utility model, a movable rod is fixed to the top of the limiting strip, and a movable block is fixed to the top of the movable rod.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the flip-top drone cabin of this utility model, a support column is inserted into the top of the movable block, and the support column and the movable block are movably connected.
[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the flip-top drone cabin of this utility model, a second spring is fixed to the top of the movable block, and one end of the second spring is fixed to the inner wall of the actuating plate.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the cover can be flipped open to both sides, which can expose the internal space of the cabin to the greatest extent, providing an unobstructed view, facilitating a comprehensive inspection of the condition of the drone and its auxiliary devices inside the cabin, and helping to detect problems in a timely manner. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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. Wherein:
[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the flip-top drone cabin.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the motor structure in the cabin of a flip-top drone.
[0021] Figure 3 For the flip-top drone cabin Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the reset spring in the cabin of a flip-top drone.
[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the limiting strip for a flip-top drone cabin. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0025] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0026] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.
[0027] Example 1
[0028] Reference Figures 1-5 This is the first embodiment of the present utility model. This embodiment provides a flip-top drone cabin, which includes a main body component 100 and a drive component 200. The two components work together to allow the cover to flip open to both sides, providing an unobstructed view and facilitating a comprehensive inspection of the drone and its accessories to identify problems.
[0029] The main component 100 includes a cabin body 101, with a cover 102 hinged to the top of the cabin body 101, and a motor 103 provided on one side of the cover 102.
[0030] The cabin body 101 is used to accommodate and store the drone and related auxiliary devices. The cabin body 101 can provide protection and a relatively stable operating environment for them. There are two canopies 102, which are respectively set on the top two sides of the cabin body 101. When closed, they can protect the drone inside the cabin body 101. There are two motors 103, both of which are set on the canopies 102. By activating one motor 103, both canopies 102 can be opened simultaneously. When only one side of the drone's components inside the cabin body 101 needs to be inspected or maintained, only the corresponding side of the canopy 102 needs to be opened to meet the operational requirements. At this time, by operating the clutch 202 to disengage the connection between the two canopies 102, a single motor 103 can be operated to open the corresponding side of the canopy 102. By activating one motor 103, both canopies 102 can be opened simultaneously, without the need for both motors 103 to rotate at the same time. This reduces the utilization rate of the motors 103, thereby reducing equipment costs and reducing the need for motor replacement and maintenance.
[0031] A positioning groove is provided on one of the hoods 102, and a positioning strip is fixed on the other hood 102. When the two hoods 102 are closed, the positioning groove and the positioning strip will engage. A sealing ring is fixed on the engine compartment body 101, and the hoods 102 can maintain a tight seal when closed.
[0032] A drive assembly 200 is disposed on the cover 102 and includes a drive member 201. The drive member 201 includes a first bevel gear 2011, which is fixed to one side of the cover 102. A second bevel gear 2012 is disposed on one side of the first bevel gear 2011. The first bevel gear 2011 and the second bevel gear 2012 mesh with each other. A drive column 2013 is fixed to one side of the second bevel gear 2012.
[0033] There are two sets of drive components 201, both of which are mounted on the cover 102. When one of the covers 102 is flipped, it can drive the first bevel gear 2011 to rotate. The rotation of the first bevel gear 2011 will drive the second bevel gear 2012 to rotate. At this time, the rotation of the second bevel gear 2012 can drive the drive column 2013 to rotate. The rotation of the drive column 2013 can drive the other second bevel gear 2012 to rotate. The rotation of the other second bevel gear 2012 will drive the other first bevel gear 2011 to rotate, thereby causing the other cover 102 to rotate. Thus, both covers 102 can be flipped simultaneously.
[0034] Example 2
[0035] Reference Figures 2-5 This is the second embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the previous embodiment.
[0036] Specifically, the drive assembly 200 further includes a clutch 202, which includes a first rotating column 2021, the first rotating column 2021 being fixed to one end of the drive column 2013, and a second rotating column 2022 being provided on one side of the first rotating column 2021.
[0037] When the drive column 2013 rotates, it can drive the first rotating column 2021 to rotate. At this time, the rotation of the first rotating column 2021 will drive the drive column 2013 to rotate. One end of the drive column 2013 is fixed with a second rotating column 2022. The rotation of the drive column 2013 can drive the second rotating column 2022 to rotate. The rotation of the second rotating column 2022 can drive the other drive column 2013 to rotate.
[0038] Specifically, a drive cover 2023 is sleeved on the outside of the second rotating column 2022, and the drive cover 2023 and the second rotating column 2022 are movably connected.
[0039] When the first rotating column 2021 rotates, it can drive the drive cover 2023 to rotate. At this time, the rotation of the drive cover 2023 can drive the second rotating column 2022 to rotate.
[0040] Specifically, a first drive bar 2024 is fixed to one side of the first rotating column 2021, and a second drive bar 2025 is fixed to one side of the second rotating column 2022.
[0041] A slot corresponding to the first drive bar 2024 is provided at one end of the drive cover 2023, and a groove corresponding to the second drive bar 2025 is provided at the other end of the drive cover 2023. By engaging the first drive bar 2024 with the slot, the first drive bar 2024 is rotated by the rotation of the first rotating column 2021. The rotation of the first drive bar 2024 presses against the slot, causing the drive cover 2023 to rotate. When the drive cover 2023 rotates, it can drive the groove to rotate and press against the second drive bar 2025, which can drive the second rotating column 2022 to rotate. By moving the drive cover 2023, the slot is separated from the first drive bar 2024. At this time, the rotation of the first drive bar 2024 will not drive the drive cover 2023 to rotate, thereby opening or closing a single cover 102.
[0042] Specifically, a return spring 2026 is sleeved on the outer side of the second rotating column 2022, and a positioning disk 2027 is fixed to one end of the return spring 2026.
[0043] The positioning plate 2027 is fixed to the inner wall of the cabin body 101. The positioning plate 2027 and the second rotating column 2022 are movably connected. The positioning plate 2027 can support the return spring 2026 and prevent the return spring 2026 from shifting. One end of the return spring 2026 is fixed to one side of the drive cover 2023. When the drive cover 2023 is moved to separate the slot and the first drive bar 2024, a squeezing force can be applied to the return spring 2026. When it is necessary to move the two covers 102 synchronously, the return force of the return spring 2026 can drive the drive cover 2023 back to its original position. At this time, the slot and the first drive bar 2024 can be engaged, and then the two covers 102 can be moved simultaneously.
[0044] Specifically, a drive ring 2028 is sleeved on the outside of the drive cover 2023. The drive ring 2028 and the drive cover 2023 are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft. A toggle plate 2029 is fixed on one side of the drive ring 2028.
[0045] Moving the toggle plate 2029 can drive the drive ring 2028 to move. The movement of the drive ring 2028 can then drive the drive cover 2023 to move, causing the card slot and the first drive bar 2024 to separate.
[0046] Specifically, the drive assembly 200 further includes a limiting member 203, which includes a limiting strip 2031. The limiting strip 2031 is inserted into the bottom of the actuating plate 2029, and the limiting strip 2031 and the actuating plate 2029 are movably connected. A limiting plate 2032 is provided at the bottom of the limiting strip 2031.
[0047] A limiting groove corresponding to the limiting strip 2031 is provided on the limiting plate 2032. The limiting plate 2032 is fixed to one side of the cabin body 101. When the drive cover 2023 is moved to separate the slot and the first drive strip 2024, in order to prevent the return force of the return spring 2026 from driving the drive cover 2023 back to its original position, the driving cover 2023 can be limited by engaging the limiting strip 2031 with the limiting groove to prevent the drive cover 2023 from moving on its own.
[0048] Example 3
[0049] Reference Figures 1-5 This is the third embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the first two embodiments.
[0050] Specifically, a movable rod 2033 is fixed to the top of the limiting bar 2031, and a movable block 2034 is fixed to the top of the movable rod 2033.
[0051] When it is necessary to release the limit on the drive cover 2023, the limit bar 2031 needs to be separated from the limit groove. This is achieved by moving the moving block 2034, which in turn moves the moving rod 2033. The movement of the moving rod 2033 then separates the limit bar 2031 from the limit groove, thereby releasing the limit on the drive cover 2023. Finally, the return force of the return spring 2026 causes the drive cover 2023 to return to its original position.
[0052] Specifically, a support column 2035 is inserted into the top of the movable block 2034, and the support column 2035 and the movable block 2034 are movably connected.
[0053] The support column 2035 is inserted into the top of the moving rod 2033. The support column 2035 and the moving rod 2033 are movably connected. The support column 2035 can support the moving block 2034 and prevent the moving block 2034 from shifting.
[0054] Specifically, a second spring 2036 is fixed to the top of the moving block 2034, and one end of the second spring 2036 is fixed to the inner wall of the actuating plate 2029.
[0055] When the movable block 2034 is moved, a squeezing force can be applied to the second spring 2036, which can separate the limiting strip 2031 from the limiting groove. Then the drive cover 2023 returns to its original position. After returning to its original position, the movable block 2034 is released. At this time, the rebound force of the second spring 2036 can drive the movable block 2034 back to its original position, so that the limiting strip 2031 engages with the limiting groove, thereby limiting the drive cover 2023 and preventing the drive cover 2023 from moving on its own.
[0056] When in use, by starting one of the motors 103, the motor 103 will drive one of the covers 102 to flip. When the cover 102 flips, it will drive the first bevel gear 2011 to rotate. The rotation of the first bevel gear 2011 will drive the second bevel gear 2012 to rotate. The rotation of the second bevel gear 2012 drives the drive column 2013 to rotate, which in turn drives the first rotating column 2021 to rotate. The rotation of the first rotating column 2021 drives the first drive bar 2024 to rotate. At this time, the first drive bar 2024 presses against the slot, causing the drive cover 2023 to rotate. The rotation of the drive cover 2023 drives the second drive bar 2025 to rotate. The rotation of the second drive bar 2025 presses against the slide, causing the second rotating column 2022 to rotate. The rotation of the second rotating column 2022 drives another drive column 2013 to rotate, which in turn drives another second bevel gear 2012 to rotate. The rotation of the second second bevel gear 2012 drives another first bevel gear 2011 to rotate, thereby causing the other cover 102 to rotate. In this way, both covers 102 will flip open simultaneously, completely exposing the UAV inside the cabin body 101 for convenient operation.
[0057] When only one side of the UAV's components inside the cabin body 101 needs to be inspected or maintained, and the corresponding side's cover 102 needs to be opened individually, the connection between the two covers 102 must first be released. First, the limiting position on the drive cover 2023 is released. Pulling the moving block 2034 upwards causes the moving block 2034 to apply a compressive force to the second spring 2036. The moving block 2034 then moves the moving rod 2033, causing the limiting strip 2031 to separate from the limiting groove, thus releasing the limiting position on the drive cover 2023. Then, by pushing the actuating plate 2029, the actuating plate 2029 moves the drive ring 2028, which in turn moves the drive cover 2023. 3. Movement will cause the card slot to separate from the first drive bar 2024 on the first rotating column 2021. At this time, the movement of the drive cover 2023 will apply a squeezing force to the reset spring 2026. The movement of the drive cover 2023 will cause the card slot to separate from the first drive bar 2024 on the first rotating column 2021. At this time, when the first drive bar 2024 rotates, it will not drive the drive cover 2023 to rotate, so that the single cover 102 can be opened or closed. Then, the moving block 2034 is released. At this time, the force of the second spring 2036 can drive the moving block 2034 back to its original position, so that the limiting bar 2031 is engaged with the limiting groove, thereby limiting the drive cover 2023 and preventing the drive cover 2023 from moving on its own.
[0058] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. 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 solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A flip-top type unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin, characterized in that: include, The main component (100) includes a cabin body (101), the top of which is hinged to a canopy (102), and a motor (103) is provided on one side of the canopy (102). A drive assembly (200) is disposed on the cover (102) and includes a drive member (201). The drive member (201) includes a first bevel gear (2011), which is fixed to one side of the cover (102). A second bevel gear (2012) is disposed on one side of the first bevel gear (2011). The first bevel gear (2011) and the second bevel gear (2012) mesh with each other. A drive column (2013) is fixed on one side of the second bevel gear (2012).
2. The flip-top UAV cabin as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (200) further includes a clutch (202), which includes a first rotating column (2021), the first rotating column (2021) being fixed to one end of the drive column (2013), and a second rotating column (2022) being provided on one side of the first rotating column (2021).
3. The flip-top UAV cabin as described in claim 2, characterized in that: A drive cover (2023) is fitted on the outside of the second rotating column (2022), and the drive cover (2023) and the second rotating column (2022) are movably connected.
4. The flip-top UAV cabin as described in claim 3, characterized in that: A first drive bar (2024) is fixed on one side of the first rotating column (2021), and a second drive bar (2025) is fixed on one side of the second rotating column (2022).
5. The flip-top UAV cabin as described in claim 4, characterized in that: A return spring (2026) is sleeved on the outside of the second rotating column (2022), and a positioning plate (2027) is fixed at one end of the return spring (2026).
6. The flip-top UAV cabin as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A drive ring (2028) is fitted on the outside of the drive cover (2023). The drive ring (2028) and the drive cover (2023) are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft. A toggle plate (2029) is fixed on one side of the drive ring (2028).
7. The flip-top UAV cabin as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The drive assembly (200) further includes a limiting member (203), the limiting member (203) includes a limiting strip (2031), the limiting strip (2031) is inserted into the bottom of the toggle plate (2029), the limiting strip (2031) and the toggle plate (2029) are movably connected, and a limiting plate (2032) is provided at the bottom of the limiting strip (2031).
8. The flip-top UAV cabin as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The top of the limiting bar (2031) is fixed with a moving rod (2033), and the top of the moving rod (2033) is fixed with a moving block (2034).
9. The flip-top UAV cabin as described in claim 8, characterized in that: A support column (2035) is inserted into the top of the movable block (2034), and the support column (2035) and the movable block (2034) are movably connected.
10. The flip-top UAV cabin as described in claim 9, characterized in that: A second spring (2036) is fixed to the top of the movable block (2034), and one end of the second spring (2036) is fixed to the inner wall of the actuating plate (2029).