Vehicle-mounted expansion type unmanned aerial vehicle launching storage and transportation box and launching vehicle

Abstract

The vehicle-mounted unfolding type unmanned aerial vehicle launching storage and transportation box comprises a box body, supporting plates are arranged in a left box body and a right box body, and when the left box body and the right box body are in an unfolding state, the supporting plates can form working platforms on the two sides of the box bottom; the first driving mechanism comprises at least one group of main driving components; the second driving mechanism comprises at least one emergency driving assembly, and each emergency driving assembly comprises a winding unit, a first fixed pulley, a second fixed pulley, a left pulley, a right pulley, a first steel rope and a second steel rope. The vehicle-mounted unfolding type unmanned aerial vehicle launching storage and transportation box can be automatically unfolded and folded, the unfolded box body can be used as a working platform for an operator in the unmanned aerial vehicle mounting process, the operator can directly assemble the unmanned aerial vehicle on a launching vehicle, the unmanned aerial vehicle is convenient and rapid to mount, time and labor are saved, and the driving mechanism is simple in structure and convenient to operate. And the folding and unfolding control of the launching storage and transportation box has good stability and reliability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch vehicle technology, specifically relating to a vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch storage and transport container and launch vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of drone launch, most medium-sized drones (weighing 700kg-1000kg) currently use vehicle-mounted launchers. To reduce the number of transport vehicles needed, the launch vehicle must also function as a storage and transport vehicle. During storage and transport, the drone's wings need to be disassembled and placed in the launch storage and transport container along with the fuselage. Before launch, the drone needs to be assembled. For low-speed drones, with their large wingspans (up to 8m), they need to be hoisted to the ground for assembly, resulting in excessively long launch preparation times. Furthermore, the reliability and stability of the drone storage and transport container's deployment and retrieval also significantly impact the launch efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container and launch vehicle to solve the problems existing in UAV storage, transportation and assembly.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] The vehicle-mounted deployable drone launch and storage container includes:

[0006] The box includes a bottom, a left box and a right box. The left box and the right box are respectively hinged to the bottom and can form a closed cavity inside the box. Support plates are provided inside the left box and the right box, so that when the left box and the right box are unfolded, the support plates can form working platforms on both sides of the bottom of the box.

[0007] The first drive mechanism includes at least one set of main drive components, the main drive components including two hydraulic cylinders, the hydraulic cylinders being used to drive the rotation of the left box and the right box respectively;

[0008] The second drive mechanism includes at least one set of emergency drive components. The emergency drive components include a winding unit, a first fixed pulley, a second fixed pulley, a left pulley, a right pulley, a first steel rope, and a second steel rope. The first and second fixed pulleys are fixedly arranged side by side on the bottom of the box. The left pulley is arranged on the left box body, and the right pulley is arranged on the right box body. The first and second steel ropes are wound around the winding unit at one end. The first steel rope is wound around the first fixed pulley and the left pulley respectively and connected to the bottom of the box at the other end. The second steel rope is sequentially arranged on the first fixed pulley and the second fixed pulley and wound around the right pulley, and connected to the bottom of the box at the other end.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first drive mechanism includes two sets of main drive components, which are respectively disposed at the front and rear ends of the housing.

[0010] In some embodiments, a control system is included, the control system being used to control the first drive mechanism.

[0011] In some embodiments, a limit switch is provided between the bottom of the box and the left and right boxes, and the limit switch is connected to the control system.

[0012] In some embodiments, the winding unit includes a handle, a worm, a worm wheel, and a winding reel. The handle is connected to the worm, the winding reel is connected to the worm wheel, and the worm and worm wheel are connected by a drive.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second drive mechanism includes two sets of emergency drive components, which are respectively disposed at the front and rear ends of the housing.

[0014] In some embodiments, the support plate is inclined inside the left and right boxes, so that when the left and right boxes are supported on the ground at one end, the support plate is flush with the bottom of the boxes.

[0015] In some embodiments, multiple support members are respectively provided on the left and right boxes, and the support members are telescopically adjustable to support the left and right boxes on the ground.

[0016] In some embodiments, detection doors are provided at the rear ends of the left and right boxes.

[0017] On the other hand, this utility model also provides a launch vehicle, including a chassis, on which the aforementioned vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container is mounted.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0019] This utility model features a vehicle-mounted deployable drone launch and storage box that can automatically unfold and retract. The unfolded box can be used as a work platform for operators during drone installation. Workers can assemble the drone directly on the launch vehicle, making drone installation convenient, quick, and time-saving.

[0020] The launch storage and transport container uses two sets of drive mechanisms. One drive mechanism is used for the automatic retraction and extension of the container, and the other drive mechanism is used for emergency retraction and extension control in case the automatic retraction and extension control fails. The drive mechanism has a simple structure, which makes the retraction and extension control of the launch storage and transport container have good stability and reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings in the embodiments will be briefly described below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the launch storage and transportation box in its retracted state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the launch storage and transportation box in the deployed state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the launch storage and transportation box in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the first drive mechanism in the launch storage and transportation box of this utility model embodiment.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second drive mechanism driving the left box in the launch storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second drive mechanism driving the right box in the launch storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the winding unit structure of the second drive mechanism in the launch storage box of this utility model embodiment.

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the launch vehicle in transport mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the launch vehicle in the deployed state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] in:

[0032] 10. Box body; 101. Support plate; 11. Box bottom; 12. Left box body; 13. Right box body; 14. Inspection hatch.

[0033] 20. Hydraulic cylinder;

[0034] 31. First fixed pulley; 32. Second fixed pulley; 33. Left pulley; 34. Right pulley; 35. First steel rope; 36. Second steel rope; 37. Winding unit; 371. Handle; 372. Worm; 373. Worm wheel; 374. Winding wheel.

[0035] 40. Support components. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.

[0037] This utility model relates to a vehicle-mounted deployable drone launch and storage container that can automatically unfold and retract. The unfolded container can be used as a work platform for operators during drone installation. Workers can assemble the drone directly on the launch vehicle, making drone installation convenient, quick, and time-saving.

[0038] The launch storage and transport container employs two drive mechanisms: one for automatic retraction and extension of the container, and the other for emergency retraction and extension control in case of automatic retraction and extension failure, to ensure the stability and reliability of the launch storage and transport container's retraction and extension control.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments of this utility model, the vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container includes:

[0040] The housing 10 includes a bottom 11, a left housing 12, and a right housing 13. The left housing 12 and right housing 13 are hinged to the bottom 11. The left and right housings are cuboid structures with openings on two sides. When folded, the bottom, left housing, and right housing form a closed cavity inside the housing, which is used to house components such as the drone, wings, and launch pad. (See reference...) Figure 3 Support plates 101 are respectively installed in the left and right boxes, so that when the left and right boxes are unfolded, the support plates 101 can form working platforms on both sides of the bottom of the boxes.

[0041] First drive mechanism, refer to Figure 4 The system includes at least one main drive assembly, which comprises two hydraulic cylinders 20, used to drive the rotation of the left and right housings respectively. Generally, one end of each hydraulic cylinder 20 is hinged to the bottom 11 of the housing, and the other end is hinged to either the left or right housing. The rotation of the left or right housing can be controlled by the hydraulic cylinders. Brackets can be installed on the left and right housings to connect the hydraulic cylinders to the brackets, thereby improving the structural strength at the connection point. Of course, in addition to hydraulic cylinders, the main drive assembly can also use pneumatic cylinders, electric struts, or other similar driving elements.

[0042] Second drive mechanism, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The device includes at least one set of emergency drive components, which include a winding unit 37, a first fixed pulley 31, a second fixed pulley 32, a left pulley 33, a right pulley 34, a first steel rope 35, and a second steel rope 36. The first fixed pulley 31 and the second fixed pulley 32 are fixedly mounted side by side on the bottom 11 of the enclosure. The left pulley 33 is mounted on the left enclosure 12, and the right pulley 34 is mounted on the right enclosure 13. The first steel rope 35 and the second steel rope 36 are wound around the winding unit at one end. The first steel rope 35 is wound around the first fixed pulley 31 and the left pulley 33 respectively and connected to the bottom 11 of the enclosure at the other end. The second steel rope 36 is sequentially mounted on the first fixed pulley 31 and the second fixed pulley 32 and wound around the right pulley 34, and connected to the bottom 11 of the enclosure at the other end. When the winding unit is rotated, it can simultaneously drive the winding or release of the first steel rope and the second steel rope, realizing the folding and unfolding operation of the left and right enclosures, and is used for emergency folding and unfolding of the enclosure.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first drive mechanism includes two sets of main drive components, which are respectively disposed at the front and rear ends of the housing 10. The presence of hydraulic cylinders 20 at the front and rear ends of the housing 10 improves the stability of the housing's retraction and extension control.

[0044] In some embodiments, the launch storage and transport container includes a control system for controlling the first drive mechanism. Taking a hydraulic cylinder as an example, a controller controls the operation of the oil pump and the reversing valve to supply oil to the two working cylinders of the hydraulic cylinder, thereby controlling the extension and retraction of the hydraulic cylinder and enabling the automatic deployment and retraction of the left and right containers.

[0045] In some embodiments, a limit switch is provided between the bottom of the housing and the left and right housings, and the limit switch is connected to the control system. The limit switch is used to detect the position of the left and right housings, and can detect whether the left and right housings are in a fully extended or fully retracted state. By detecting the state of the left and right housings and feeding the detection signal back to the control system, the control system automatically controls the hydraulic cylinder to stop moving after receiving the detection signal, thereby automatically controlling the housing to retract or extend into place.

[0046] In some embodiments, the winding unit 37 includes a handle 371, a worm gear 372, a worm wheel 373, and a winding reel 374. The handle 371 is connected to the worm gear 372, the winding reel 374 is connected to the worm wheel 373, and the worm gear 372 and worm wheel 373 are connected in a driving connection. Manual control of the enclosure's retraction and extension can be achieved by rotating the handle. The worm gear transmission mechanism provides a certain degree of self-locking for the winding unit, ensuring stability and reliability of locking during emergency retraction and extension control of the enclosure.

[0047] In some embodiments, the second drive mechanism includes two sets of emergency drive components, which are respectively disposed at the front and rear ends of the housing. Distributing one set of emergency drive components at each end of the housing improves the stability of the housing's retraction and extension control.

[0048] Taking the setup of two main drive components and two emergency drive components as an example, the main drive components and emergency drive components are respectively positioned at the front and rear ends of the housing. For instance, the left pulley and right pulley can be respectively mounted on the hinge shafts between the hydraulic cylinder and the left and right housings.

[0049] The first and second fixed pulleys can be fixedly installed side by side at the middle position of one end of the box bottom. The second steel rope is wound from below the first fixed pulley to above the second fixed pulley, and the first and second steel ropes are respectively connected to the same position at one end of the box bottom. This can further simplify the structure of the emergency drive component.

[0050] In some embodiments, the support plate 101 is inclined within the left and right housings, so that when one end of the left and right housings is supported on the ground, the support plate is flush with the bottom of the housing. In this case, with the housing in its unfolded state, the support plate and the bottom of the housing together form a working platform, providing sufficient operating space for the installation of the drone's wings and improving the efficiency of drone assembly.

[0051] When the UAV launcher is operating in the field, the flatness of the ground cannot be guaranteed. When deploying the launcher on uneven ground, the ground may not be able to provide stable support for the left and right launchers, or the support components may not be able to be flush with the bottom of the launcher when supported on uneven ground. To address these practical operating conditions, multiple support components 40 are installed on the left and right launchers respectively. These support components 40 are telescopic and adjustable to support the left and right launchers on the ground. (Refer to...) Figure 9 By adjusting the extension and retraction of the support components, stable support can be provided for the left and right boxes under different ground conditions, and the left and right boxes can be adjusted to be flush with the bottom of the box.

[0052] In some embodiments, inspection doors 14 are provided at the rear ends of the left and right boxes for inspecting and maintaining the equipment inside the box when the box is folded up.

[0053] Sealing strips are installed between the left and right boxes, as well as between the left and right boxes and the bottom of the box, to ensure the waterproof performance of the box.

[0054] On the other hand, some embodiments of this utility model also provide a launch vehicle, see reference. Figure 8 and Figure 9 The launch vehicle includes a chassis, on which a vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container is installed.

[0055] The launch vehicle also includes a crane, which is used for lifting operations during the drone assembly process.

[0056] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", and "outer" used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the utility model product is usually placed in during use. They are only used to facilitate the description of this utility model and to simplify the description, and are not intended to 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.

[0057] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" in the description of this utility model does not imply that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0058] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.

[0059] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Any simple modifications or equivalent changes made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container, characterized in that, include: The box includes a bottom, a left box and a right box. The left box and the right box are respectively hinged to the bottom and can form a closed cavity inside the box. Support plates are provided inside the left box and the right box, so that when the left box and the right box are unfolded, the support plates can form working platforms on both sides of the bottom of the box. The first drive mechanism includes at least one set of main drive components, the main drive components including two hydraulic cylinders, the hydraulic cylinders being used to drive the rotation of the left box and the right box respectively; The second drive mechanism includes at least one set of emergency drive components. The emergency drive components include a winding unit, a first fixed pulley, a second fixed pulley, a left pulley, a right pulley, a first steel rope, and a second steel rope. The first and second fixed pulleys are fixedly arranged side by side on the bottom of the box. The left pulley is arranged on the left box body, and the right pulley is arranged on the right box body. The first and second steel ropes are wound around the winding unit at one end. The first steel rope is wound around the first fixed pulley and the left pulley respectively and connected to the bottom of the box at the other end. The second steel rope is sequentially arranged on the first fixed pulley and the second fixed pulley and wound around the right pulley, and connected to the bottom of the box at the other end.

2. The vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first drive mechanism includes two sets of main drive components, which are respectively located at the front and rear ends of the housing.

3. The vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, It includes a control system for controlling the first drive mechanism.

4. The vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container according to claim 3, characterized in that, Limit switches are installed between the bottom of the box and the left and right boxes, and these limit switches are connected to the control system.

5. The vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The winding unit includes a handle, a worm, a worm wheel, and a winding reel. The handle is connected to the worm, the winding reel is connected to the worm wheel, and the worm and worm wheel are connected by a transmission.

6. The vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that, The second drive mechanism includes two sets of emergency drive components, which are respectively located at the front and rear ends of the housing.

7. The vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support plate is inclined inside the left and right boxes, so that when the left and right boxes are supported on the ground at one end, the support plate is flush with the bottom of the box.

8. The vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that, Multiple support members are respectively installed on the left and right boxes. The support members can be extended and adjusted to support the left and right boxes on the ground.

9. The vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that, Inspection doors are located at the rear ends of the left and right boxes.

10. A launch vehicle, characterized in that, Includes a chassis, on which is mounted a vehicle-mounted deployable UAV launch and storage container as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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