Detachable lighting module of unmanned aerial vehicle and unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The detachable lighting module of the unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a lighting module body, a lighting module body socket and a lighting module body fixing base, the lighting module body socket and the lighting module body fixing base are arranged on an unmanned aerial vehicle arm, the lighting module body comprises a lighting module body plug, a lighting module body fastening base and a lighting lamp set which are integrated, and the lighting module body plug is movably connected with the lighting module body socket; after the lighting module plug and the lighting module socket are plugged, the unmanned aerial vehicle supplies power to the lighting lamp group; the lighting module fastening base is movably connected with the lighting module fixing base, power supply and signal control transmission can be conducted on the lighting lamp set only through cooperation of the socket and the plug, convenience and rapidness are achieved, power supply and control cables do not need to be arranged, and the lighting module can be rapidly disassembled and assembled when the mode of the unmanned aerial vehicle is converted from the mooring mode to the individual mode. The illumination lamp set can also adjust the illumination angle and brightness in the air through a steering engine in a stepless mode so as to change the illumination area and the illumination area, manual adjustment after the unmanned aerial vehicle lands is not needed, and automatic control is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone technology, and in particular to a detachable lighting module for a drone and the drone itself. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, drones are mainly used in aerial photography, resource exploration, disaster relief, military operations, and public security. In special situations, they may require long endurance, making the power supply a challenging issue. This is where tethered drones come in. Tethered drones use ground power transmitted via a tether cable, ensuring a continuous power supply and enabling hovering for over 24 hours. Replacing traditional lithium batteries, their most significant feature is their long-term hovering capability, allowing them to carry multiple payloads and perform extended aerial missions. Simultaneously, the cable ensures the real-time and stable transmission of big data and video information between the tethered drone and the ground-based vehicle platform.

[0003] While tethered drones can be used for 24-hour security monitoring of large events and critical facilities (such as airports and nuclear power plants), providing real-time high-definition video transmission, and can be rapidly deployed as temporary communication base stations after disasters such as earthquakes and floods to restore communication in disaster areas and provide emergency communication and network relay, most tethered drones on the market currently primarily function as emergency lighting. They are used for nighttime operations, equipped with high-intensity lights to provide illumination for rescue and repair missions. However, current tethered lighting drones on the market have highly integrated drone and lighting modules, making assembly and disassembly complex. Disassembling and assembling the lighting unit, connecting and managing power and control cables takes a considerable amount of time. Furthermore, the angle of the lighting unit cannot be adjusted in flight; it must be manually adjusted after the drone lands, resulting in complex operation and low efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a detachable lighting module for drones and the drone itself, aiming to solve the technical problems of the high integration of drones and lighting modules in the prior art, the complexity of installation and removal, and the long time required for disassembling and assembling lighting groups and connecting and organizing power supply and control cables.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A detachable lighting module for a drone is provided, comprising a lighting module and a lighting module socket and a lighting module mounting base respectively disposed on the drone arm. The lighting module includes an integrated lighting module plug, a lighting module fastening base, and a lighting assembly. The lighting module plug and the lighting module fastening base are respectively located at both ends of the lighting assembly. The lighting module plug is movably connected to the lighting module socket. After the lighting module plug is plugged into the lighting module socket, the drone supplies power to the lighting assembly. The lighting module fastening base is movably connected to the lighting module mounting base.

[0006] Furthermore, the lighting module socket integrates a positive power socket, a CAN bus socket, and a negative power socket, and the lighting module plug integrates a positive power plug, a CAN bus plug, and a negative power plug corresponding to the lighting module socket.

[0007] Furthermore, the lighting module plug and the lighting module fastening base are respectively provided with fastening components, which are connected to the lighting module socket and the lighting module fixing base respectively through the fastening components.

[0008] Furthermore, the fastening assembly includes a button, a safety shaft, a sliding fixing plate, and a guide post. The safety shaft is provided with a spring. When the button is pressed, the safety shaft moves downward to release the sliding fixing plate. The sliding fixing plate is provided with a guide post. The lighting module socket and the lighting module fixing seat are respectively provided with a first guide seat and a second guide seat. Pushing the sliding fixing plate causes the guide post to be locked into the first guide seat and the second guide seat respectively.

[0009] Furthermore, a servo motor is provided at one end of the lighting assembly, which is connected to the lighting module mounting base.

[0010] Furthermore, the servo motor is equipped with a bearing, and the bearing is equipped with a limiting ring.

[0011] This utility model also provides a drone, on which the above-mentioned detachable drone lighting module is installed.

[0012] Furthermore, the drone is a quadcopter drone, with the lighting module socket and lighting module mounting base installed on adjacent arms respectively. The lighting module includes two lighting module plugs, two lighting module fasteners, and four lighting lamps. The four lighting lamps are connected to the lighting module socket and lighting module mounting base one by one through the two lighting module plugs and the two lighting module fasteners respectively.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: A lighting module socket and a lighting module mounting base are provided on the drone arm. A lighting module plug and a lighting module fastening base are provided on the lighting module. The fastening base and the mounting base are movably connected. After inserting the lighting module plug into the lighting module socket, the drone supplies power to the lighting unit. One end of the wire and CAN bus passes through the drone arm and connects to the drone, while the other end connects to the lighting module socket. Only the socket and plug need to be matched to supply power to the lighting unit and transmit signals for control. This is convenient and quick, eliminating the need to manage power and control cables. The lighting module can be quickly installed and removed when switching drone modes, such as from tethered mode to single-soldier mode. In tethered mode, the detachable lighting module is used for nighttime operation lighting, and a high-intensity light is used to provide illumination for rescue, repair, and other nighttime tasks. When single-soldier mode is required, the lighting module is not needed; after removing the lighting module, takeoff preparation can be completed quickly. The lighting unit can also be continuously adjusted in the air via servo motors to change the lighting area and size, eliminating the need for manual adjustment after the drone lands and achieving automated control. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the UAV in tethered mode according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the UAV in individual soldier mode according to this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the lighting module of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the lighting module structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fastening base structure for the lighting module of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fastening component structure of this utility model.

[0021] Label Explanation:

[0022] 10. Drone; 11. Arm; 12. Lighting module socket;

[0023] 121. First inlet connector; 122. Positive power connector; 123. CAN bus connector;

[0024] 124. Negative power socket; 13. Lighting module mounting bracket; 131. Second inlet bracket;

[0025] 20. Lighting module; 21. Lighting module plug; 212. Power positive plug;

[0026] 213. CAN bus connector; 214. Negative power connector; 22. Lighting module mounting bracket;

[0027] 23. Lighting assembly; 24. Servo motor; 25. Bearing;

[0028] 26. Limiting ring; 27. Fastening assembly; 271. Button;

[0029] 272. Safety shaft; 273. Sliding fixing plate; 274. Guide post. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a detachable lighting module for a drone, including a lighting module 20 and lighting module sockets 12 and lighting module mounting bases 13 respectively provided on the drone arms 11. The drone 10 is a quadcopter, hexacopter, or octacopter drone. Taking a quadcopter drone as an example, it has four drone arms, with lighting module sockets 12 and lighting module mounting bases 13 respectively provided on two adjacent arms. Alternatively, lighting module sockets 12 and lighting module mounting bases 13 can be provided on each pair of adjacent arms. The lighting module 20 includes an integrated lighting module plug 21, a lighting module fastening seat 22, and a lighting assembly 23. The lighting module plug 21 and the lighting module fastening seat 22 are located at opposite ends of the lighting assembly 23. When only one lighting assembly 23 is needed, the lighting assembly 23 is movably connected to the lighting module socket 12 via the lighting module plug 21. After the lighting module plug 21 is connected to the lighting module socket 12, the drone power supply provides power to the lighting assembly 23 via a wire. The lighting module fastening seat 22 is movably connected to the lighting module fixing seat 13. Similarly, when four lighting assemblies are needed, the four lighting assemblies are connected via two lighting module plugs 21 and two lighting module fastening seats, and then movably connected to the lighting module socket 12 and the lighting module fixing seat 13 on the arm, respectively. The system requires only a socket and plug to power the lighting unit and transmit signals, offering convenience and speed without the need for complicated power and control cables. The lighting unit can be quickly installed and removed during drone mode transitions, such as switching from tethered mode to single-soldier mode. In tethered mode, the detachable lighting module is used for nighttime operations, providing illumination for rescue, repair, and other nighttime missions. In single-soldier mode, the lighting module is not required; it can be removed for rapid takeoff preparation. High-power lighting units, such as high-brightness LED arrays or xenon lamps, can reach over 1000W, offering a wide coverage range of 5000-20000 lumens. It also supports multi-color temperature adjustment, such as cool white light for search and rescue and warm white light for nighttime operations.

[0035] like Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the lighting module socket 12 integrates a positive power socket 122, a CAN bus socket 123, and a negative power socket 124. The lighting module plug 21 integrates a positive power plug 212, a CAN bus plug 213, and a negative power plug 214 corresponding to the lighting module socket 12. One end of the wire and CAN bus is passed through the drone's arm and connected to the drone, while the other end is connected to the lighting module socket. Only the socket and plug need to be matched to provide power to the lighting assembly and transmit signal control, which is convenient and quick, eliminating the need to manage power and control cables.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, fastening components 27 are respectively provided on the lighting module plug 21 and the lighting module fastening base 22, which are connected to the lighting module socket 12 and the lighting module fixing base 13 respectively. The fastening components can be set in the form of a snap-fit ​​to further strengthen the connection between the lighting module plug, the lighting module fastening base and the lighting module socket and the lighting module fixing base, and prevent the lighting module from shaking when the drone is in flight.

[0037] like Figure 6 As shown, the fastening assembly 27 includes a button 271, a safety shaft 272, a sliding fixing plate 273, and a guide post 274. A spring is provided on the safety shaft 272. When the button 271 is pressed, the safety shaft 272 moves downwards to release the sliding fixing plate 273. The sliding fixing plate 273 has a guide post 274. The lighting module socket and the lighting module mounting base are respectively provided with a first guide seat 121 and a second guide seat 131. Pushing the sliding fixing plate 273 causes the guide post 274 to be locked into the first guide seat 121 and the second guide seat 131 respectively. Alternatively, pressing the button can drive the safety shaft downwards. The lighting module socket and the lighting module mounting base have an elongated through hole. After the safety shaft passes through the elongated through hole, it rotates a certain angle, causing the safety shaft to engage with the through hole.

[0038] Installing the lighting module: First, press the button on the fastening assembly. The button will move the safety shaft downwards, releasing the sliding retaining plate. The sliding retaining plate has guide posts. Pushing the sliding retaining plate will cause the guide posts on the sliding retaining plate to restrain each other with the first and second guide seats on the drone. Release the button, and the button will spring upwards under the action of the spring, locking the sliding retaining plate and completing the installation of the lighting module. Removing the lighting module follows the same sequence; push the sliding retaining plate in the opposite direction.

[0039] like Figure 3 , Figure 5 As shown, a servo motor 24 is provided at one end of the lighting assembly 23, which is connected to the lighting module mounting base 22. The angle of the lighting assembly is adjusted by the servo motor, allowing the UAV to remotely adjust the angle and brightness of the lighting assembly in the air without landing.

[0040] like Figure 3 , Figure 5 As shown, a bearing 25 can be further provided on the servo motor 24, and a limit ring 25 can be provided on the bearing 25. The limit ring structurally ensures that the rotation range of the lighting assembly will not exceed 125°, thereby preventing damage to other hardware caused by the rotation of the lighting assembly due to software failure or servo motor malfunction.

[0041] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, this utility model also provides a drone equipped with the aforementioned detachable drone lighting module. The drone includes both single-soldier and tethered modes. The advantages of tethered drones are that they do not require frequent battery replacements and can operate continuously for hours to days; power supply and high-speed data transmission are achieved via cable, reducing latency. However, their limitations are significant, such as flight altitude and range being restricted by the cable, typically suitable for missions within a radius of 100-200 meters and an altitude of 150 meters. This utility model provides a drone, in single-soldier or tethered mode. Figure 2 As shown, by installing the drone's battery on the drone and quickly removing the lighting module, the drone can then fly solo.

[0042] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the drone is a quadcopter drone. Lighting module sockets and lighting module mounting bases are installed on adjacent arms. Each lighting module includes two lighting module plugs, two lighting module fasteners, and four lighting lamps. The four lighting lamps are connected to the lighting module sockets and lighting module mounting bases one by one through the two lighting module plugs and the two lighting module fasteners.

[0043] In summary, this utility model provides a detachable lighting module for a drone and the drone itself. The drone arm is equipped with a lighting module socket and a lighting module mounting base. The lighting module has a lighting module plug and a lighting module fastening base. The fastening base and the mounting base are movably connected. After the lighting module plug is inserted into the lighting module socket, the drone supplies power to the lighting unit. One end of the wire and CAN bus passes through the drone arm and connects to the drone, while the other end connects to the lighting module socket. Only the socket and plug need to be matched to supply power to the lighting unit and transmit signal control, which is convenient and quick. There is no need to organize the power supply and control cables. When the drone switches between modes, such as from tethered mode to single-soldier mode, the lighting unit can be quickly installed and removed. In tethered mode, the detachable lighting module is used for nighttime operation lighting. When a high-intensity light is installed, it provides illumination for nighttime tasks such as rescue and repair. When single-soldier mode is required, the lighting module is not needed, and the drone can quickly complete takeoff preparation after removing the lighting module. The lighting unit can also be continuously adjusted in the air via servo motors to change the lighting area and size, eliminating the need for manual adjustment after the drone lands and achieving automated control.

[0044] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A detachable lighting module for a drone, characterized in that, The device includes a lighting module and lighting module sockets and mounting bases respectively mounted on the arms of a drone. The lighting module includes an integrated lighting module plug, a lighting module fastening base, and a lighting assembly. The lighting module plug and the lighting module fastening base are located at opposite ends of the lighting assembly. The lighting module plug is movably connected to the lighting module socket. After the lighting module plug is plugged into the lighting module socket, the drone supplies power to the lighting assembly. The lighting module fastening base is movably connected to the lighting module fixing base.

2. The detachable lighting module for a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lighting module socket integrates a positive power socket, a CAN bus socket, and a negative power socket, and the lighting module plug integrates a positive power plug, a CAN bus plug, and a negative power plug corresponding to the lighting module socket.

3. The detachable lighting module for a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lighting module plug and the lighting module fastening base are respectively provided with fastening components, which are connected to the lighting module socket and the lighting module fixing base respectively through the fastening components.

4. The detachable lighting module for a drone according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fastening assembly includes a button, a safety shaft, a sliding fixing plate, and a guide post. The safety shaft is equipped with a spring. When the button is pressed, the safety shaft moves downward to release the sliding fixing plate. The sliding fixing plate is equipped with a guide post. The lighting module socket and the lighting module fixing seat are respectively equipped with a first guide seat and a second guide seat. When the sliding fixing plate is pushed, the guide post is respectively inserted into the first guide seat and the second guide seat for fixation.

5. The detachable lighting module for a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the lighting assembly is equipped with a servo motor, which is connected to the lighting module mounting base.

6. The detachable lighting module for a drone according to claim 5, characterized in that, The servo motor is equipped with a bearing, and the bearing is equipped with a limiting ring.

7. A drone, characterized in that, Includes an arm on which a detachable lighting module for a drone as described in any one of claims 1-6 is mounted.

8. The unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drone is a quadcopter drone, with lighting module sockets and lighting module mounting bases installed on adjacent arms. Each lighting module includes two lighting module plugs, two lighting module fasteners, and four lighting lamps. The four lighting lamps are connected to the lighting module sockets and lighting module mounting bases one-to-one through the two lighting module plugs and the two lighting module fasteners.

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