Marine unmanned aerial vehicle shelter system

Abstract

The marine unmanned aerial vehicle square cabin system comprises a cabin body, an unmanned aerial vehicle folding and unfolding platform and an unmanned aerial vehicle, an opening is formed in the upper portion of the cabin body, a cabin cover is installed at the opening, and the cabin cover is used for opening and closing the opening; a lifting base is arranged in the cabin body, a lifting frame is arranged on the upper portion of the lifting base, and an unmanned aerial vehicle folding and unfolding platform is installed on the upper side of the lifting frame and used for taking off and landing an unmanned aerial vehicle; the lifting frame can be adjusted in a lifting mode relative to the lifting base and has the lowest position and the highest position. The lifting frame is located at the lowest position, and the unmanned aerial vehicle folding and unfolding platform and the unmanned aerial vehicle are located in the cabin. The lifting frame is located at the highest position, and at least part of the unmanned aerial vehicle folding and unfolding platform and the unmanned aerial vehicle can be located outside the cabin body. The unmanned aerial vehicle can be opened, released, clamped and recycled, and the unmanned aerial vehicle can be released and recycled in the marine environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and more specifically, to a marine UAV container system. Background Technology

[0002] In marine environments, drones are typically used for observation, data collection, and deployment. Unlike typical terrestrial environments, marine environments require dedicated drone platforms for takeoff and landing. Current drone platforms are usually directly exposed, facilitating takeoff and landing at any time. However, when drones are parked on these platforms, there is no protection, making them vulnerable to damage from collisions with external objects.

[0003] Therefore, a new solution is needed to address this problem. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a marine unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) container system.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A marine unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) shelter system includes a cabin, a UAV launch and recovery platform, and a UAV. The cabin has an opening at its upper part, and a cover is installed at the opening for opening and closing. A lifting base is provided inside the cabin, and a lifting frame is provided on the upper part of the lifting base. The UAV launch and recovery platform is installed on the upper side of the lifting frame for taking off and landing the UAV. The lifting frame is adjustable in height relative to the lifting base and has a lowest position and a highest position. At the lowest position, both the UAV launch and recovery platform and the UAV are located inside the cabin. At the highest position, at least a portion of the UAV launch and recovery platform and the UAV are located outside the cabin.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that a plurality of vertical sliding rods are installed on the upper part of the lifting base, the lifting frame is slidably connected to the sliding rods, and is driven to lift by a lifting driver.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the upper end of the slide bar is fixedly connected to the cabin body via a fixing frame.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the drone launch and take-off platform includes a platform base and four sets of clamping components. The upper part of the platform base is provided with a table surface for supporting the drone. Each clamping component includes a clamping arm, and the clamping arms of every two sets of clamping components cooperate with each other to clamp the wings of the drone.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the clamping assembly has a clamping state and an open state. In the clamping state, the clamping arms of the two sets of clamping assemblies approach each other to clamp the drone; in the open state, the clamping arms of the two sets of clamping assemblies move away from each other to release the drone.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a clamping gap is formed between the two clamping arms that cooperate with each other; when clamped, the distance of the clamping gap is adapted to the wing of the UAV.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the clamping assembly includes a rotating shaft and a connecting rod, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the platform base, the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft, and the clamping arm is fixedly connected to the connecting rod and offset from the axis of the rotating shaft; the clamping assembly also includes a motor, and the rotating shaft is driven to rotate by the motor.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the motor is a stepper motor, which can control the rotation angle of the shaft.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that a support frame is fixedly connected to the lower outer side of the platform base, and the support frame is fixedly installed on the upper side of the lifting frame.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that a pressure sensor is provided on the platform base, the pressure sensor being used to detect the pressure exerted by the drone on the platform base; a power supply and a satellite locator are provided inside the platform base.

[0016] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The cabin design protects both the UAV launch and recovery platform and the UAV itself. When the marine UAV container system is in a waiting or dormant state, the lifting platform 51 is lowered to its lowest position, indicating a waiting state. The UAV 3 can then be retracted into the cabin 4. Closing the hatch protects the UAV from damage caused by the external environment. By opening the hatch and raising the lifting platform to its highest position, the UAV 3 can be exposed outside the cabin 4, allowing for normal takeoff and landing. The cabin is located below the UAV and will not adversely affect its takeoff and landing.

[0018] The drone launch and recovery platform enables drones to take off and land. Four clamping arms are set on the platform base. Every two clamping arms work together to form a clamping structure that can clamp the drone. The opening and closing of the clamping arms realizes the release and recovery of the drone in the marine environment. In the clamping state, the drone can be effectively clamped and limited to maintain its stability. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the canopy closed state of a marine unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) container system in this embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hatch opening state of a marine unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) container system in this embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of a marine unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) container system in this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the marine unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch and recovery platform in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the clamped state in this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the open state in this embodiment;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component in this embodiment.

[0026] Reference numerals: UAV launch and recovery platform 100; platform base 1; tabletop 11; support frame 12; clamping assembly 2; pivot 21; connecting rod 22; clamping arm 23; clamping gap 231; motor 24; UAV 3; wing 31; cabin 4; opening 41; hatch 42; lifting base 5; lifting frame 51; slide bar 52; fixing frame 521; lifting drive 53. 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 embodiment discloses a marine unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) container system, referring to... Figures 1-7 As shown, it includes a cabin 4, a drone launch and take-off platform 100, and a drone 3. The cabin 4 is mounted on a vehicle and serves to support and launch the drone launch and take-off platform 100 and the drone 3. The drone launch and take-off platform 100 can carry the drone 3 and provide a platform for the drone 3 to take off and land.

[0029] Reference Figures 1-3As shown, the cabin 4 has a hollow structure, with an opening 41 at the top. The cabin 4 can accommodate the drone launch and take-off platform 100 and the drone 3. A hatch 42 is installed at the opening 41, which allows the opening 41 to be opened and closed. The hatch 42 can be closed when the drone is being stored and opened when the drone 3 needs to take off or land.

[0030] The hatch 42 can be connected to the cabin 4 via a sliding or rotating connection and can be driven by a actuator to achieve opening and closing actions. As a preferred embodiment, the hatch 42 can be slidably connected, and the hatch 42 is divided into left and right parts, which are slidably installed at the opening 41 respectively. The hatch 42 is opened and closed by a linear actuator. When the two hatches 42 are opened, they slide to opposite sides to open the opening 41. In the open state, the hatches 42 will not be higher than the opening 41 and will not affect the take-off and landing actions of the UAV 3.

[0031] A lifting base 5 is installed at the bottom of the cabin 4, and a lifting frame 51 is installed on the upper part of the lifting base 5. A drone launch and take-off platform 100 is installed on the upper side of the lifting frame 51, which is used for taking off and landing the drone 3. The lifting frame 51 can be adjusted up and down relative to the lifting base 5, and within the range of its lifting stroke, the lifting frame 51 has a lowest position and a highest position.

[0032] When the lifting platform 51 is in its lowest position, both the drone launch and recovery platform 100 and the drone 3 are located inside the cabin 4, enabling the drone launch and recovery platform 100 and the drone 3 to be retracted into the cabin 4 and protecting the drone 3. When the lifting platform 51 is in its highest position, at least a portion of the drone launch and recovery platform 100 and the drone 3 can be located outside the cabin 4, allowing the drone 3 to take off and land normally.

[0033] Specifically, the upper part of the lifting base 5 is equipped with several vertical sliding rods 52. The sliding rods 52 guide the lifting frame 51 to rise and fall, and also limit the sliding stroke. The lifting frame 51 is slidably connected to the sliding rods 52 and is driven to rise and fall by the lifting driver 53. The lifting driver 53 can be a linear driver, which can drive the lifting frame 51 and its components to rise and fall.

[0034] The upper end of the slide bar 52 is fixedly connected to the cabin 4 via the fixing bracket 521, which can support and fix the upper end of the slide bar 52, and also form a limit at the upper end of the slide bar 52, which can position the uppermost travel position of the lifting frame 51.

[0035] Reference Figures 4-7 As shown, the drone launch and take-off platform 100 includes a platform base 1 and four sets of clamping components 2. The upper part of the platform base 1 is provided with a table 11, which is used to support the drone 3.

[0036] Reference Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the drone 3 is generally a fixed-wing drone, including two wings 31. Each clamping assembly 2 includes a vertical clamping arm 23. The clamping arms 23 of the four sets of clamping assemblies 2 are parallel to each other and can be adjusted relative to each other. The clamping arms 23 of every two sets of clamping assemblies 2 cooperate with each other, forming a clamping gap 231 between the two clamping arms 23, which can clamp the wings 31 of the drone 3 and limit the drone 3 in its clamping position. Alternatively, the drone 3 can also be a multi-rotor model, as long as there is a position on the drone 3 that can be clamped and fixed.

[0037] The clamping assembly 2 has a clamped state and an open state, the clamped state is referred to as follows: Figure 5 As shown, the open state is referenced. Figure 6 As shown. A clamping gap 231 is formed between the two clamping arms 23 that cooperate with each other, and the distance of the clamping gap 231 is adapted to the wing 31 of the UAV 3.

[0038] When clamped, the clamping arms 23 of the two sets of clamping components 2 move closer to each other and clamp the wings 31 of the drone 3.

[0039] When in the open state, the clamping arms 23 of the two sets of clamping components 2 move away from each other, and the distance of the clamping gap 231 increases, thereby enabling the release of the wings 31 of the drone 3.

[0040] Reference Figure 7 As shown, the clamping assembly 2 also includes a rotating shaft 21 and a connecting rod 22. The rotating shaft 21 is rotatably connected to the platform base 1's table surface 11. The upper end of the rotating shaft 21 extends into the upper side of the table surface 11, the connecting rod 22 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft 21, and the clamping arm 23 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 22 and offset relative to the axis of the rotating shaft 21.

[0041] During the rotation of the shaft 21, the positions of the connecting rod 22 and the clamping arm 23 will deflect, thereby changing the clamping gap 231 between the two clamping arms 23. A smaller clamping gap 231 can clamp the drone 3, securing the drone during its descent and recovery; a larger clamping gap 231 can release the drone.

[0042] Furthermore, the lower end of the rotating shaft 21 extends into the lower side of the platform 11 and into the inner cavity of the platform base 1, where it is connected to the rotary driver and can drive the rotating shaft 21 to rotate.

[0043] Specifically, the rotary driver is a motor 24, and the motor shaft is connected to the rotating shaft 21. The rotating shaft 21 can be driven to rotate by the motor 24, thereby enabling the clamping arm 23 to rotate and adjust between the clamping state and the open state. The motor 24 is a stepper motor, which can control the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 21.

[0044] To facilitate the installation and fixation of the platform base 1, a support frame 12 is fixedly connected to the lower outer side of the platform base 1. The support frame 12 can be connected to a vehicle in the ocean, thereby enabling the marine unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) deployment and recovery platform to be deployed in the ocean.

[0045] A satellite locator is installed inside the platform base 1, which can locate the position of the entire marine UAV launch and recovery platform. In addition, a power supply is also installed inside the platform base 1, which can supply power to all electrical components of the entire marine UAV launch and recovery platform.

[0046] Furthermore, a pressure sensor is installed on the platform base 1's surface 11, which can detect the pressure on the surface 11. When the drone 3 is placed on the platform base 1's surface 11, the drone 3 will apply pressure to the surface 11. When the drone falls, the pressure on the surface 11 will change, and the pressure sensor can detect the drone 3's deployment and retraction status.

[0047] In this embodiment of the marine UAV container system, when the marine UAV container system is in a waiting or sleep state, the lifting frame 51 is lowered to the lowest position, the platform base 1 on the lifting frame 51 carries the UAV 3, which is inside the container 4, and the hatch 42 is closed. When the marine UAV container system is activated, the hatch 42 will be open, opening the opening 41 of the container 4. Then, the lifting drive 53 drives the lifting frame 51 to rise to the highest position, so that the UAV 3 can be exposed outside the container 4, and the UAV 3 can take off and land normally.

[0048] The marine-grade UAV launch and recovery platform can both release and retrieve UAV 3. When being retrieved and before landing, UAV 3 is in an upright position, with its orientation referenced to... Figure 4 As shown, it can achieve vertical take-off and landing of UAVs.

[0049] The launch and landing process is as follows: When the platform receives the launch command, the gripping arm 23 releases the previously clamped drone 3, leaving a corresponding gripping gap 231, allowing the drone 3 to take off and operate autonomously without obstruction. After the drone 3 takes off, the gripping arm 23 moves to the outer edge of the platform, with the gripping gap 231 widened, awaiting the drone 3's return. When the drone 3 returns, it first uses satellite navigation to locate itself, aligns with the platform, and lands. When it lands at a distance of a set value from the platform's target center, the drone 3 shuts down, and the platform's gripping arm 23 quickly rotates to capture and stabilize the drone 3, then grips and recovers the drone.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A marine unmanned aerial shelter system, characterized in that, The utility model provides a kind of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and release device, including cabin (4), unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and release platform (100) and unmanned aerial vehicle (3), the upper portion of the cabin (4) is equipped with opening (41), the opening (41) is equipped with hatch (42), hatch (42) is used for opening (41) opening and closing;Lifting pedestal (5) is equipped in the cabin (4), the upper portion of the lifting pedestal (5) is provided with lifting frame (51), the upper side of the lifting frame (51) is installed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and release platform (100), unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and release platform (100) is used to take off and land unmanned aerial vehicle (3);Lifting frame (51) can be adjusted by lifting relative to lifting pedestal (5), and have lowest position and highest position;Lifting frame (51) is located in lowest position, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and release platform (100) and unmanned aerial vehicle (3) are located in cabin (4);Lifting frame (51) is located in highest position, and at least part of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and release platform (100) and unmanned aerial vehicle (3) can be located outside cabin (4).

2. The unmanned marine drone shelter system of claim 1, wherein, The upper portion of the lifting pedestal (5) is installed with several vertical slide rods (52), the lifting frame (51) is slidably connected to the slide rod (52), and is driven to lift by lifting driver (53).

3. The unmanned marine drone shelter system of claim 2, wherein, The upper end of the slide rod (52) is fixedly connected with the cabin (4) through the fixing frame (521).

4. The unmanned marine drone shelter system of claim 1, wherein, The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and release platform (100) includes platform base (1) and four groups of clamping assemblies (2), the upper portion of the platform base (1) is provided with table top (11), the table top (11) is used to support unmanned aerial vehicle (3), the clamping assembly (2) includes clamping arm (23), and every two groups of clamping assemblies (2) are matched with each other, and are used to clamp the wing (31) of unmanned aerial vehicle (3).

5. The unmanned marine drone shelter system of claim 4, wherein, The clamping assembly (2) has clamping state and open state, when clamping state, the clamping arm (23) of two groups of clamping assemblies (2) is close to each other, and unmanned aerial vehicle (3) is clamped, when open state, the clamping arm (23) of two groups of clamping assemblies (2) is far away from each other, and unmanned aerial vehicle (3) is released.

6. The unmanned marine drone shelter system of claim 5, wherein, The clamping gap (231) is formed between the two clamping arms (23) matched with each other, and the distance of the clamping gap (231) is matched with the wing (31) of unmanned aerial vehicle (3) when clamping state.

7. The unmanned marine drone shelter system of claim 5, wherein, The clamping assembly (2) further includes rotating shaft (21) and connecting rod (22), the rotating shaft (21) is rotatably connected to the table top (11) of the platform base (1), the connecting rod (22) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating shaft (21), the clamping arm (23) is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (22), and is offset from the axis of the rotating shaft (21), the clamping assembly (2) further includes motor (24), and the rotating shaft (21) is driven to rotate by the motor (24).

8. The unmanned marine drone shelter system of claim 7, wherein, The motor (24) is a stepper motor, and the rotation angle of the rotating shaft (21) can be controlled.

9. The unmanned marine drone shelter system of claim 4, wherein, The lower portion of the platform base (1) is fixedly connected with support frame (12) outside, and the support frame (12) is fixedly installed on the upper side of the lifting frame (51).

10. The unmanned marine drone shelter system of claim 4, wherein, The platform base (1) is provided with a pressure sensor on the table top (11), and the pressure sensor is used for detecting the pressure of the unmanned aerial vehicle (3) on the table top (11); the platform base (1) is provided with a power supply and a satellite locator.

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