Illumination pod for unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and discloses a lighting pod for an unmanned aerial vehicle, which comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body, a pod assembly and a connecting mechanism, the connecting mechanism is arranged right below the unmanned aerial vehicle body, the unmanned aerial vehicle body is connected with the pod assembly through the connecting mechanism, the pod assembly comprises a lighting pod, and the lighting pod is connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle body through the connecting mechanism. The outer side of the lighting pod is sleeved with a transparent protective shell, a clamping shell is arranged at the top of the lighting pod, the unmanned aerial vehicle body comprises a fuselage, wings are arranged at the four corners of the top of the fuselage, the connecting mechanism comprises a fixing rod, a clamping assembly and a quick release assembly, and a connecting disc is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing rod. According to the utility model, the transparent protective shell is arranged on the outer side of the pod, so that the lighting equipment is effectively prevented from being influenced by the external environment. And through the connecting mechanism, the pod can be quickly mounted or dismounted, so that the convenience and the multifunctionality are improved, the operation preparation time is shortened, and the flexibility and the efficiency of the unmanned aerial vehicle are improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A drone lighting pod is a device that provides a strong light source for drones, primarily used for tasks such as nighttime flight, low-light photography, surveillance, search and rescue, etc. It is typically mounted on the underside of the drone to avoid obstructing the view and minimizing interference with other equipment, ensuring stable illumination. By providing clear lighting, the lighting pod helps drones perform various tasks in low-light environments, enhancing their operational capabilities at night or in dim conditions.

[0003] However, current drone lighting pods typically overlook the complexity of drone activity scenarios and lack effective protective measures. Therefore, these pods are susceptible to damage from external environmental factors such as wind, sand, rain, or collisions, leading to limited or damaged functionality. Furthermore, existing pod installation methods are often fixed or involve complex connections, making disassembly and replacement inconvenient and limiting the drone's versatility and flexibility, especially requiring significant preparation time when switching between different missions.

[0004] To address the above problems, a lighting pod for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a lighting pod for drones, which aims to solve the problems of drone lighting pods being easily damaged by the external environment and inconvenient to install and disassemble.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a lighting pod for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising a UAV body, a pod assembly, and a connecting mechanism, wherein the connecting mechanism is provided directly below the UAV body, and the UAV body and the pod assembly are connected through the connecting mechanism;

[0007] The pod assembly includes a lighting pod, the outside of which is covered with a transparent protective shell, and a retainer is provided on the top of the lighting pod.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The drone body includes a fuselage, and wings are provided at the four top corners of the fuselage.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The connecting mechanism includes a fixing rod, a snap-fit ​​assembly, and a quick-release assembly, with a connecting plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing rod.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] The snap-fit ​​assembly includes three insert blocks and a fixing pin. One end of each insert block is fixedly connected to a spring. The inside of the connecting disc has three fixing holes, and the fixing pin is inserted into the fixing holes. The side wall of the snap-fit ​​housing has three fixing holes, and the insert blocks are inserted into the fixing holes.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The quick-release assembly includes a disassembly disc, the top of which has a recess, and the interior of which has three arc-shaped grooves, with a limit rod slidably connected inside the arc-shaped grooves.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The connecting plate has three sliding grooves inside, and each of the three sliding grooves is equipped with a spring.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] The side wall of the casing has three through holes, and the fixing pin passes through the through holes and is inserted into the interior of the connecting plate.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0021] The bottom of the limiting rod is fixedly connected to the top of the insert block, the disassembly disc is sleeved on the outside of the fixing rod, and the bottom of the disassembly disc abuts against the top of the connecting disc.

[0022] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. In this utility model, a transparent protective shell is designed on the outside of the pod assembly directly below the fuselage of the drone. The function of this protective shell is to provide additional protection for the lighting pod, preventing damage from external environmental factors (such as wind, sand, rain, impact, etc.). The transparent design ensures light transmission without affecting the lighting effect, ensuring that the pod's light source can effectively illuminate the area to be lit, while also providing a certain degree of physical protection, enabling the lighting equipment to maintain stable working performance over a long period in harsh environments.

[0024] 2. In this invention, the drone body and the pod assembly are connected by a connecting mechanism. This mechanism allows the drone operator to quickly install the lighting pod onto the drone or easily remove it when the lighting function is not needed. This not only improves the pod's convenience but also enhances the drone's versatility, enabling flexible configuration according to mission requirements, reducing preparation time, and improving overall operational efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a lighting pod for a drone proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a transparent protective shell for a lighting pod for a drone proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the housing for a lighting pod for a drone proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a disassembly plate for a lighting pod for a drone proposed in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a limiting rod for a lighting pod for a drone proposed in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the spring structure of a lighting pod for a drone proposed in this utility model.

[0031] Legend:

[0032] 1. UAV body; 11. Fuselage; 12. Wing; 2. Pod assembly; 21. Transparent protective shell; 22. Lighting pod; 23. Locking case; 3. Connecting mechanism; 31. Fixing rod; 32. Snap-fit ​​assembly; 321. Insert block; 322. Fixing pin; 323. Fixing hole one; 324. Fixing hole two; 325. Spring; 33. Quick release assembly; 331. Disassembly plate; 332. Limiting rod; 333. Arc groove; 334. Recess; 34. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 3 This utility model provides an embodiment of a lighting pod for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising a UAV body 1, a pod assembly 2, and a connecting mechanism 3. The UAV body 1 includes a fuselage 11, with wings 12 located at each of the four top corners to provide stable flight support and effective aerodynamic performance, ensuring stable flight during missions. The connecting mechanism 3 is located directly below the UAV body 1, providing a fixed connection between the pod assembly 2 and the UAV body 1. This mechanism also allows for quick connection or disconnection of the pod assembly 2 from the UAV body 1, facilitating mission switching and equipment maintenance. The pod assembly 2 includes a lighting pod 22, which houses a high-brightness lighting device to provide a strong light source, ensuring sufficient illumination for the UAV during missions in low-light or nighttime environments. A transparent protective shell 21 covers the outer side of the lighting pod 22. This shell not only prevents damage from external factors such as wind, sand, and rain but also maintains the light transmittance of the lighting pod 22, ensuring its lighting effect remains unaffected. The top of the lighting pod 22 is provided with a locking mechanism 23, which can be used in conjunction with the connecting mechanism 3 on the fuselage 11 to quickly fix the pod assembly 2 and ensure that the pod assembly 2 is stably and safely suspended under the drone during flight.

[0035] Reference Figure 4 - Figure 6The connecting mechanism 3 includes a fixing rod 31, a snap-fit ​​assembly 32, and a quick-release assembly 33. The bottom of the fixing rod 31 is fixedly connected to a connecting plate 34, which secures the pod assembly 2 to the UAV body 1, ensuring the pod assembly 2 remains stable and does not loosen during flight. The snap-fit ​​assembly 32 includes three inserts 321 and a fixing pin 322. Each insert 321 has a spring 325 fixedly connected to one end, providing the necessary elasticity to ensure the inserts 321 can be securely inserted and released. The connecting plate 34 has three fixing holes 323 inside, which cooperate with the fixing pin 322. The fixing pin 322 is inserted into these fixing holes 323, thereby securing the housing 23 to the connecting plate 34. The side wall of the retaining housing 23 has three fixing holes 324. These fixing holes 324 cooperate with the insert block 321, allowing the insert block 321 to be smoothly inserted and locked under the fuselage 11, ensuring the safety and stability of the pod assembly 2 during flight. The connecting plate 34 has three sliding grooves inside, each with a spring 325 installed inside. These grooves and springs 325 are designed to provide smooth operation and appropriate elastic support during the installation or removal of the pod assembly 2. The quick-release assembly 33 includes a disassembly plate 331, the top of which has a recess 334 for easy gripping and operation by the operator. The disassembly plate 331 has three arc-shaped grooves 333 inside, each with a limiting rod 332 slidably connected inside. These limiting rods 332 prevent unnecessary displacement of the retaining assembly 32 during disassembly, ensuring smooth disassembly. The side wall of the retaining housing 23 has three through holes, which mate with the fixing pin 322. The fixing pin 322 passes through these through holes and inserts into the interior of the connecting plate 34, thus ensuring that the pod assembly 2 will not loosen during disassembly. The bottom of the limiting rod 332 is fixedly connected to the top of the insert block 321, ensuring that the insert block 321 can move smoothly and release the pod assembly 2 during disassembly. The disassembly plate 331 is sleeved on the outside of the fixing rod 31, and its bottom abuts against the top of the connecting plate 34, forming a convenient and quick disassembly mechanism, improving the efficiency of pod replacement, and preventing loosening or instability during operation.

[0036] Working Principle: When the UAV performs a mission, the pod assembly 2 is connected to the UAV body 1 via the connecting mechanism 3. First, the fixing rod 31 is inserted into the inside of the UAV body 11, and the connecting plate 34 is placed inside the retaining housing 23. The insert block 321 in the retaining assembly 32 provides elastic support through the spring 325, allowing the pod assembly 2 to be firmly engaged with the fixing hole 324 in the retaining housing 23. The fixing pin 322 is then manually inserted into the fixing hole 323 to firmly connect the pod assembly 2 to the UAV body 1, ensuring the stability of the pod assembly 2. For ease of operation, the disassembly plate 331 is connected to the limiting rod 332 via the arc groove 333. When the pod needs to be disassembled, the operator can easily rotate the disassembly plate 331, causing the limiting rod 332 to slide and compress the spring 325, thereby releasing the insert block 321 in the retaining assembly 32. Then, the three inserted fixing pins 322 can be manually pulled out to smoothly perform the disassembly operation. At the same time, the transparent protective shell 21 effectively protects the lighting pod 22, ensuring its normal operation in harsh environments.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A lighting pod for unmanned aerial vehicles, comprising a UAV body (1), a pod assembly (2) and a connecting mechanism (3), characterized in that: The unmanned aerial vehicle body (1) is provided with a connecting mechanism (3) below, and the unmanned aerial vehicle body (1) and the nacelle assembly (2) are connected through the connecting mechanism (3); The nacelle assembly (2) comprises a lighting nacelle (22), the outer side of the lighting nacelle (22) is sleeved with a transparent protective shell (21), and the top of the lighting nacelle (22) is provided with a clamping shell (23).

2. The lighting pod for a drone according to claim 1, wherein: The unmanned aerial vehicle body (1) comprises a fuselage (11), and the top of the fuselage (11) is provided with wings (12) at four corners.

3. The lighting pod for a drone according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting mechanism (3) comprises a fixed rod (31), a clamping assembly (32) and a quick release assembly (33), and the bottom of the fixed rod (31) is fixedly connected with a connecting disc (34).

4. The lighting pod for a drone of claim 3, wherein: The clamping assembly (32) comprises three plug blocks (321) and a fixed pin (322), one end of the plug block (321) is fixedly connected with a spring (325), the inside of the connecting disc (34) is provided with three fixed holes (323), the fixed pin (322) is inserted into the inside of the fixed hole (323), and the side wall of the clamping shell (23) is provided with three fixed holes (324), and the plug block (321) is inserted into the inside of the fixed hole (324).

5. The lighting pod for a drone according to claim 4, characterized in that: The quick release assembly (33) comprises a dismounting disc (331), the top of the dismounting disc (331) is provided with a recess (334), the inside of the dismounting disc (331) is provided with three arc-shaped grooves (333), and the inside of the arc-shaped groove (333) is slidably connected with a limiting rod (332).

6. The lighting pod for a drone according to claim 3, wherein: The inside of the connecting disc (34) is provided with three sliding grooves, and the inside of the three sliding grooves is provided with a spring (325).

7. The lighting pod for a drone according to claim 4, wherein: The side wall of the clamping shell (23) is provided with three through holes, and the fixed pin (322) penetrates through the through hole and is inserted into the inside of the connecting disc (34).

8. The lighting pod for a drone according to claim 5, wherein: The bottom of the limiting rod (332) is fixedly connected to the top of the plug block (321), the dismounting disc (331) is sleeved on the outside of the fixed rod (31), and the bottom of the dismounting disc (331) abuts against the top of the connecting disc (34).

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