Vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle hangar

By designing a vehicle-mounted drone hangar and combining the hangar body with the take-off and landing mechanism, the problem of insufficient protection during drone transportation was solved. This achieved sealing and stable support for the drones, improved transportation safety and flight time, and enhanced the stability and convenience of take-off and landing.

CN223999809UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17YANGZHOU RONGDONG NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-05-14
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

Existing drone hangars cannot provide effective protection during transportation, and charging efficiency needs to be improved.

Method used

A vehicle-mounted drone hangar was designed, comprising a hangar body, a protective mechanism, and a take-off and landing mechanism. The hangar is sealed by combining side doors, a roof, a lower door, and an upper door to form a sealed structure. Combined with components such as hinges, slide rails, door bolts, rubber plates, and electric hydraulic cylinders, the hangar provides sealing and stable support for the drone, offering dustproof, waterproof, and corrosion-resistant protection. The take-off and landing mechanism also improves transport stability.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety and stability of drones during transportation, enhances sealing and stability during transport, ensures that drones are not turned on while in operation, extends flight time, and improves the stability and convenience of take-off and landing.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle hangar, and relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, the vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle hangar comprises a hangar main body, a civil unmanned aerial vehicle and a parking apron, a protection mechanism is arranged on the surface of the hangar main body, and the protection mechanism comprises side door plates, a ceiling, a lower door plate and an upper door plate; the side door plates and the lower door plate are hinged to the surface of the hangar main body through hinges, a lifting mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the parking apron, and the lifting mechanism comprises an upper supporting frame, a first hinge frame, a second hinge frame and a bearing frame, and according to the vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle hangar, the hangar main body, the side door plates, the ceiling, the lower door plate and the upper door plate are combined to form the sealed hangar; the civil unmanned aerial vehicle is wrapped and sealed, the environmental adaptability of dust prevention, water prevention, corrosion prevention and the like of the unmanned aerial vehicle is improved, damage to the unmanned aerial vehicle by the external environment is avoided, the bearing frame can be controlled to slide up and down through the hinge lifting frame formed by combining the first hinge frame and the second hinge frame, and the stability and convenience of taking off and landing of the parking apron are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically a vehicle-mounted UAV hangar. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are unmanned aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment and their own program control devices, or operated completely autonomously by an onboard computer. Compared to manned aircraft, UAVs are often better suited for tasks that are too "dull, dirty, or dangerous." Their applications in aerial photography, agriculture, plant protection, disaster relief, wildlife observation, and infectious disease monitoring have expanded the uses of UAVs.

[0003] Utility model patent CN214783358U discloses a drone hangar, including a landing platform, a wireless charging device installed inside the landing platform, and a cover. The cover is movably mounted on the landing platform and can cooperate with the landing platform to form a closed inner cavity. The wireless charging device can emit electromagnetic waves into the closed inner cavity to wirelessly charge the drone located inside. This drone hangar can improve the charging efficiency of drones and reduce power consumption.

[0004] When using and transporting large drones, hangars are needed to protect them. While the hangars in the aforementioned patents improve drone charging efficiency, they are fixed in design and cannot provide protection during drone transport. Therefore, we provide a vehicle-mounted drone hangar to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vehicle-mounted drone hangar to solve the problems raised in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a vehicle-mounted drone hangar, comprising a hangar body, a civilian drone, and a landing pad, wherein a protective mechanism is provided on the surface of the hangar body, the protective mechanism comprising a side door panel, a roof, a lower door panel, and an upper door panel, wherein the side door panel and the lower door panel are both hinged to the surface of the hangar body, and the lower door panel and the upper door panel are hinged together.

[0007] The bottom of the helipad is equipped with a take-off and landing mechanism, which includes an upper support frame, a first hinge frame, a second hinge frame, and a load-bearing frame. The first hinge frame and the second hinge frame are hinged to each other. The top end of the first hinge frame is hinged to the upper support frame, and the bottom end of the second hinge frame is hinged to the load-bearing frame.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the hangar body is fixedly connected to a latch for a positioning side door panel, the top of the side door panel is rotatably connected to a sliding block, and the surface of the ceiling is fixedly connected to a slide rail component, with the sliding block slidably connected to the slide rail component. The latch positions the side door panel, and when the hangar needs to be closed, the side door panel is fixed to the hangar body.

[0009] Preferably, the upper door panel is rotatably connected to a door bolt, and the two ends of the door bolt are engaged with two side door panels. A buffer pad is fixedly connected to the surface of the upper door panel. The door bolt secures the upper door panel and seals the hangar, ensuring that the door cannot be opened during operation.

[0010] Preferably, a rubber plate is fixedly connected inside the main body of the hangar. A fixing buckle for limiting the parking apron is installed on the surface of the rubber plate. A rubber baffle for buffering the parking apron is fixed on the surface of the rubber plate. A rechargeable battery is snapped onto the surface of the rubber plate. The position of the parking apron is positioned by the rubber plate and the fixing buckle to prevent the parking apron from sliding randomly during transportation.

[0011] Preferably, a sponge cone is fixedly connected to the surface of the landing pad, a telescopic rod is rotatably connected to the surface of the landing pad, two sets of restraint arms for fixing the civilian drone are rotatably connected to the surface of the landing pad, and the restraint arms are fastened to the surface of the civilian drone by bolts. A control box is fixedly connected to the surface of the upper support frame. The sponge cone provides cushioning during the take-off and landing of the civilian drone, thereby improving the stability of the civilian drone's take-off and landing.

[0012] Preferably, the surface of the rubber sheet is provided with a V-shaped groove, and universal steering wheels adapted to the V-shaped groove are installed at the four corners of the helipad. Sliding rails are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper support frame, and each sliding rail is slidably connected to the helipad. The upper support frame and the helipad are connected together through the sliding rails, which facilitates the linear displacement of the upper support frame and the helipad.

[0013] Preferably, the movable ends of the first and second hinges are fixedly connected with lifting rods, and the upper support frame and the bearing frame are both provided with sliding grooves. The two lifting rods are slidably connected to the two sliding grooves respectively. The movable ends of the first and second hinges are fixed and supported by the sliding of the lifting rods inside the sliding grooves.

[0014] Preferably, a support rod is fixedly connected to the middle of the first hinge, and an electric hydraulic cylinder is rotatably connected to the middle of the upper support frame. The output end of the electric hydraulic cylinder is rotatably connected to the support rod. By operating the electric hydraulic cylinder, the support rod drives the first hinge to swing, thereby driving the load-bearing frame to move up and down.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. This application uses the hangar body, side doors, roof, lower door, and upper door to form a sealed hangar, which wraps and seals the civilian drone, improving the drone's adaptability to dust, water, and corrosion environments, enhancing its long-term reliability, preventing damage from the external environment, and improving the safety and stability of drone transportation. The first and second hinges are combined to form an articulated lifting frame, which can control the up and down sliding of the load-bearing frame, thereby supporting and fixing the upper support frame and the landing pad, improving the stability and convenience of take-off and landing on the landing pad.

[0017] 2. This application uses latches to position the side door panels, fixing them to the hangar body when the hangar needs to be closed, thus improving the stability of the hangar's seal. Sliding rails and blocks support and secure the roof, sealing the hangar top and improving the stability and ease of opening and closing. Door bolts secure the upper door panels, sealing the hangar and ensuring the doors cannot be opened during operation. A buffer pad provides cushioning to the upper door panels, preventing hard impacts during opening and closing. Rubber plates and fasteners position the helipad, preventing it from sliding during transport. Rubber baffles provide cushioning and positioning for the helipad, improving its stability and safety during transport. Rechargeable batteries facilitate battery replacement when the drone's power is low, extending its flight time. A sponge cone provides cushioning during takeoff and landing, improving the stability of takeoff and landing.

[0018] 3. This application uses a restraint arm to fix the civilian drone, preventing it from slipping during transportation and improving its stability. The control box allows operation of the take-off and landing mechanism, enhancing its ease of use. A V-groove positions the omnidirectional steering wheel, enabling the landing pad to move linearly on the rubber surface, improving its stability during push-pull movement. A sliding rail connects the upper support frame to the landing pad, facilitating linear displacement and improving its stability. A lifting linkage slides within a groove, fixing and supporting the movable ends of the first and second hinges, improving the stability of the load-bearing frame's vertical movement. An electric hydraulic cylinder operates, causing the support rod to swing the first hinge, thereby moving the load-bearing frame vertically. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle hangar according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the open state of a vehicle-mounted drone hangar according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second open state of a vehicle-mounted drone hangar according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the take-off and landing of a drone on the roof of a vehicle-mounted drone hangar according to this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drone unloading state in a vehicle-mounted drone hangar according to this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a rear-view diagram of a vehicle-mounted drone hangar according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle-mounted drone hangar for ground take-off and landing according to this utility model.

[0026] Numbered components in the diagram: 1. Hanger main body; 2. Hinge; 3. Side door panel; 4. Hook and latch; 5. Sliding block; 6. Ceiling; 8. Lower door panel; 10. Upper door panel; 11. Door bolt; 12. Buffer pad; 13. Upper support frame; 14. Control box; 15. Slide rail; 16. Lifting linkage; 17. Sponge cone; 18. Telescopic rod; 19. Civil drone; 20. Helipad; 21. Slide rail component; 22. Sliding rail; 23. First hinge; 24. Electro-hydraulic cylinder; 25. Support rod; 26. Second hinge; 27. Load-bearing frame; 28. V-groove; 29. ​​Fixing buckle; 30. Rechargeable battery; 31. Omnidirectional steering wheel; 32. Restraint arm; 33. Rubber baffle; 34. Rubber plate. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] This utility model provides a technical solution for a vehicle-mounted drone hangar.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2The system includes a hangar body 1, a civilian drone 19, and a landing pad 20. The hangar body is a metal enclosed box with multiple mounting holes at the bottom for easy attachment to the vehicle's cargo bed. The surface of the hangar body 1 is equipped with a protective mechanism, which includes side doors 3, a roof 6, a lower door 8, and an upper door 10. The side doors 3 and the lower door 8 are hinged to the surface of the hangar body 1 via hinges 2, and the lower door 8 and the upper door 10 are also hinged together via hinges 2. The hangar body 1, side doors 3, roof 6, lower door 8, and upper door 10 together form a sealed hangar to enclose and seal the civilian drone 19, improving its adaptability to dust, water, and corrosion environments, enhancing its long-term reliability, preventing damage from the external environment, and improving the safety and stability of drone transportation.

[0030] The top of the hangar body 1 is fixedly connected to the latch 4 of the positioning side door panel 3. The top of the side door panel 3 is rotatably connected to the sliding block 5. The surface of the roof 6 is fixedly connected to the slide rail component 21, and the sliding block 5 is slidably connected to the slide rail component 21. The latch 4 positions the side door panel 3. When the hangar needs to be closed, the side door panel 3 is fixed together with the hangar body 1, which improves the stability of the hangar's sealing. The slide rail component 21 and the sliding block 5 support and fix the roof 6, and seal the top of the hangar, which improves the stability and convenience of the hangar's sealing and opening.

[0031] A bolt 11 is rotatably connected to the surface of the upper door panel 10, and the two ends of the bolt 11 are engaged with the two side door panels 3. A buffer pad 12 is fixedly connected to the surface of the upper door panel 10. The bolt 11 fixes the upper door panel 10 and seals the hangar to ensure that the door is not opened during operation. The buffer pad 12 provides a certain buffering performance for the upper door panel 10 to avoid hard collisions during the opening and closing of the door panel.

[0032] Please refer to it again. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The hangar body 1 is internally fixedly connected with a rubber plate 34. The surface of the rubber plate 34 is fitted with a fixing buckle 29 for limiting the parking apron 20. The surface of the rubber plate 34 is also fixed with a rubber baffle 33 for buffering the parking apron 20. The rubber plate 34 and the fixing buckle 29 are used to position the parking apron 20 to prevent it from sliding freely during transportation. The rubber baffle 33 provides cushioning and positioning for the parking apron 20, improving the stability and safety of the parking apron 20 during transportation.

[0033] A rechargeable battery 30 is attached to the surface of the rubber plate 34. When the civilian drone 19 is low on power, it is convenient to replace the battery with a new one, thereby improving the flight time of the civilian drone 19.

[0034] A sponge cone 17 is fixedly connected to the surface of the landing pad 20, and a telescopic rod 18 is rotatably connected to the surface of the landing pad 20. A control box 14 is fixedly connected to the surface of the upper support frame 13. The sponge cone 17 provides cushioning for the take-off and landing of the civilian drone 19, providing stability for the take-off and landing of the civilian drone 19. The control box 14 is used to operate the take-off and landing mechanism, improving the convenience of the take-off and landing mechanism.

[0035] Please refer to it again. Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The bottom of the helipad 20 is equipped with a take-off and landing mechanism, which includes an upper support frame 13, a first hinge frame 23, a second hinge frame 26, and a load-bearing frame 27. The first hinge frame 23 and the second hinge frame 26 are hinged to each other. The top of the first hinge frame 23 is hinged to the upper support frame 13, and the bottom of the second hinge frame 26 is hinged to the load-bearing frame 27. The first hinge frame 23 and the second hinge frame 26 are combined to form a hinged lifting frame, which can control the up and down sliding of the load-bearing frame 27, thereby supporting and fixing the upper support frame 13 and the helipad 20, improving the stability and convenience of the helipad 20's take-off and landing.

[0036] Two sets of restraint arms 32 for fixing civilian drones 19 are rotatably connected to the surface of the helipad 20. The restraint arms 32 are fastened to the surface of the civilian drones 19 by bolts. The surface of the restraint arms 32 is threaded with bolts. By rotating the bolts, the top of the bolts are inserted into the surface of the helipad 20 to position the restraint arms 32. The restraint arms 32 fix the civilian drones 19 and prevent them from slipping during transportation, thereby improving the stability of the civilian drones 19 during transportation.

[0037] The surface of the rubber plate 34 is provided with a V-shaped groove 28. At each of the four corners of the helipad 20, there is a universal steering wheel 31 that is adapted to the V-shaped groove 28. The universal steering wheel 31 is positioned by the V-shaped groove 28, so that the helipad 20 can move linearly on the surface of the rubber plate 34, thereby improving the stability of the helipad 20 when it is pushed and pulled.

[0038] Both sides of the upper support frame 13 are fixedly connected with sliding rails 22, and each sliding rail 22 is slidably connected to the helipad 20. The upper support frame 13 and the helipad 20 are connected together through the sliding rails 22, which facilitates the linear displacement of the upper support frame 13 and the helipad 20 and improves the stability of the movement of the helipad 20.

[0039] The movable ends of the first hinge 23 and the second hinge 26 are both fixedly connected to lifting rods 16. The upper support frame 13 and the bearing frame 27 are both provided with sliding grooves 15, and the two lifting rods 16 are slidably connected to the two sliding grooves 15 respectively. By sliding the lifting rods 16 inside the sliding grooves 15, the movable ends of the first hinge 23 and the second hinge 26 are fixed and supported, thereby improving the stability of the bearing frame 27 moving up and down.

[0040] A support rod 25 is fixedly connected to the middle of the first hinge 23, and an electric hydraulic cylinder 24 is rotatably connected to the middle of the upper support frame 13. The output end of the electric hydraulic cylinder 24 is rotatably connected to the support rod 25. By operating the electric hydraulic cylinder 24, the support rod 25 drives the first hinge 23 to swing, thereby driving the load-bearing frame 27 to move up and down.

[0041] The electric hydraulic cylinder 24 is electrically connected to the control box 14. The operation of the electric hydraulic cylinder 24 can be controlled through the control box 14. The electric hydraulic cylinder 24 is existing technology, and its detailed parameters and model will not be described in detail in this application.

[0042] The structural diagrams of the components shown in the attached figures are exemplary. The specific implementation should be adapted and optimized by considering the functional requirements, assembly conditions and process limitations in the actual application scenario, and adjusting the structural parameters, size specifications and connection methods accordingly.

[0043] In use, this utility model works as follows: The drone is transported to a suitable location by car. The hangar top is opened by pulling the canopy 6 outwards. The restraints on the civilian drone 19 are released by moving the constraint arm 32, facilitating control of the drone's takeoff and landing on the vehicle roof. When the drone 19 needs to be moved outwards, the door bolt 11 is loosened to open the upper door panel 10. Then, the upper support frame 13 is pulled outwards to the outside of the hangar. The electric hydraulic cylinder 24 is controlled via the control box 14, causing the support rod 25 to swing the first hinge 23, which in turn moves the load-bearing frame 27 downwards, bringing it into contact with the ground. Then, the fixing buckle 29 is released, and the landing pad 20 is pulled outwards via the telescopic pull rod 18. The landing pad 20 is pulled onto the surface of the upper support frame 13. The electric hydraulic cylinder 24 can be controlled through the control box 14 to move the landing pad 20 downward. The landing pad 20 is moved to the designated position through the telescopic rod 18 and the universal steering wheel 31. The constraint of the civilian drone 19 is released by moving the constraint arm 32, which facilitates the control of the civilian drone 19 for take-off and landing on the ground. When it is necessary to transport the drone, the container can wrap and seal the civilian drone 19, which improves the adaptability of the civilian drone 19 to the environment such as dustproof, waterproof and corrosion-proof, improves the long-term reliability of the civilian drone 19, avoids damage to the drone from the external environment, and can meet the various take-off and landing requirements of the drone, thus improving the stability and convenience of drone use.

[0044] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A drone hangar on wheels, comprising a hangar body (1), a civilian drone (19) and a parking apron (20), characterized in that: The surface of the hangar body (1) is provided with a protection mechanism, the protection mechanism comprises a side door plate (3), a ceiling (6), a lower door plate (8) and an upper door plate (10), the side door plate (3) and the lower door plate (8) are hinged to the surface of the hangar body (1) through hinges (2), and the lower door plate (8) and the upper door plate (10) are hinged through hinges (2); The bottom of the parking apron (20) is provided with a take-off and landing mechanism, the take-off and landing mechanism comprises an upper support frame (13), a first hinged frame (23), a second hinged frame (26) and a bearing frame (27), and the first hinged frame (23) and the second hinged frame (26) are hinged to each other, the top end of the first hinged frame (23) is hinged to the upper support frame (13), and the bottom end of the second hinged frame (26) is hinged to the bearing frame (27).

2. The drone hangar of claim 1, wherein: The top end of the hangar body (1) is fixedly connected with a buckle (4) for positioning the side door plate (3), the top end of the side door plate (3) is rotatably connected with a sliding block (5), the surface of the ceiling (6) is fixedly connected with a sliding rail member (21), and the sliding block (5) is slidably connected with the sliding rail member (21).

3. The drone hangar of claim 1, wherein: The surface of the upper door plate (10) is rotatably connected with a door bolt (11), both ends of the door bolt (11) are clamped with two side door plates (3), and the surface of the upper door plate (10) is fixedly connected with a buffer pad (12).

4. The drone hangar of claim 1, wherein: The inside of the hangar body (1) is fixedly connected with a rubber plate (34), the surface of the rubber plate (34) is mounted with a fixed buckle (29) for limiting the parking apron (20), the surface of the rubber plate (34) is fixedly connected with a rubber baffle (33) for buffering the parking apron (20), and the surface of the rubber plate (34) is clamped with a rechargeable battery (30).

5. The drone hangar of claim 1, wherein: The surface of the parking apron (20) is fixedly connected with a sponge cone body (17), the surface of the parking apron (20) is rotatably connected with a telescopic pull rod (18), the surface of the parking apron (20) is rotatably connected with two groups of restraint arms (32) for fixing civil unmanned aerial vehicles (19), the restraint arms (32) are fastened on the surface of the civil unmanned aerial vehicles (19) through bolts, and the surface of the upper support frame (13) is fixedly connected with a control box (14).

6. The drone hangar of claim 4, wherein: The surface of the rubber plate (34) is provided with a V-shaped groove (28), four corners of the parking apron (20) are each mounted with a universal rudder wheel (31) matched with the V-shaped groove (28), and the two sides of the upper support frame (13) are each fixedly connected with a sliding rail (22), and each sliding rail (22) is slidably connected with the parking apron (20).

7. The drone hangar of claim 1, wherein: The movable ends of the first hinged frame (23) and the second hinged frame (26) are each fixedly connected with a lifting connecting rod (16), the interiors of the upper support frame (13) and the bearing frame (27) are each provided with a sliding groove (15), and the two lifting connecting rods (16) are respectively slidably connected with the two sliding grooves (15).

8. The drone garage of claim 1, wherein: The middle part of the first hinged frame (23) is fixedly connected with a support rod (25), the middle part of the upper support frame (13) is rotatably connected with an electric hydraulic cylinder (24), and the output end of the electric hydraulic cylinder (24) is rotatably connected with the support rod (25).

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