Foldable unmanned aerial vehicle obstacle avoidance navigation support

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of supports, in particular to a foldable unmanned aerial vehicle obstacle avoidance navigation support. According to the technical scheme, the unmanned aerial vehicle comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body, supporting arms are fixedly connected to the four corners of the body, the unmanned aerial vehicle further comprises a distance measuring head fixedly installed at the bottom of the body, a sensor module is arranged at the bottom of the distance measuring head, and foldable support structures are arranged on the two sides of the body; the two sides of the body are each provided with a plurality of electromagnets used for being connected with the support structure, and the support structure comprises two sets of rod bodies and anti-collision rods which are rotationally connected. By means of the foldable support structure, operation is easy, operation time is saved, operation convenience is improved while the support structure and the body are stably connected, meanwhile, the supporting rod can flexibly rotate through the rotating structure, the angle of the anti-collision rod can be adjusted according to actual use scenes, and the anti-collision rod is convenient to use. And the practicability of the device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bracket technology, and in particular to a foldable drone obstacle avoidance and navigation bracket. Background Technology

[0002] Drones play a vital role in aerial photography, logistics delivery, agricultural plant protection, surveying, and other fields. However, in complex environments such as urban complexes, forests, and indoor spaces, drones are prone to collisions with various obstacles, potentially leading to damage or accidents, resulting in personal injury or property loss. Therefore, obstacle avoidance and navigation mechanisms are generally needed to help drones perceive their surroundings, detect the distance, position, and shape of obstacles, and thus achieve autonomous obstacle avoidance. Existing technology includes a drone obstacle avoidance device comprising an upper protective bracket, a lower protective bracket, an impact ball, a rangefinder, a rotating motor, blades, and a motor. A buffer rod is connected above the impact ball, and the upper protective bracket is connected above the lower protective bracket, with a nut attached to the upper end of the lower protective bracket. This drone obstacle avoidance device, with its impact ball, cylinder, and buffer rod, effectively prevents the drone from colliding with obstacles or falling directly from the air when the rangefinder malfunctions or the battery is low, thus protecting the drone.

[0003] In the above process, the upper and lower protective brackets are connected by nuts, which requires disassembly and assembly each time they are used. The process is cumbersome and inconvenient. Therefore, we propose a foldable drone obstacle avoidance and navigation bracket. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem in the prior art where the upper and lower protective brackets are connected by nuts, requiring disassembly and assembly each time they are used, which is cumbersome and inconvenient. This invention proposes a foldable drone obstacle avoidance and navigation bracket.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model: A foldable drone obstacle avoidance and navigation bracket, comprising a drone body, with support arms fixedly connected to the four corners of the body, and further comprising:

[0006] A ranging head is fixedly installed at the bottom of the main body, and a sensor module is provided at the bottom of the ranging head;

[0007] The foldable support structure is located on both sides of the main body. Several sets of electromagnets for connecting the support structure are provided on both sides of the main body. The support structure includes two sets of rotatably connected rods and anti-collision rods.

[0008] Optionally, blades are rotatably mounted on the top of each support arm, and a drive device for driving the blades to rotate is fixedly mounted on each support arm.

[0009] Optionally, a screw is threaded to the center of both sides of the main body, and a screw hole is opened at the center of the screw body for the screw to pass through. A fixing nut is connected to one end of the screw.

[0010] Optionally, magnetic suction cups for connecting to the electromagnet are fixedly installed on the back side of both ends of the rod body, and support rods are rotatably connected to both ends of the rod body, with the anti-collision rods respectively hinged to the ends of the support rods.

[0011] Optionally, the rod body and the support rod are connected by a rotating structure, the rotating structure including U-shaped members fixedly installed at both ends of the rod body, and a connecting member fixedly connected to the support rod is rotatably installed in the U-shaped member.

[0012] Optionally, a handle for fixing the connector is slidably installed on one side of the U-shaped member, and at least two sets of fixing rods are fixedly installed on the side of the handle near the U-shaped member, with the end of the fixing rod away from the handle extending through the U-shaped member into the connector.

[0013] Optionally, multiple sets of springs are fixedly connected between the handle and the U-shaped member, and the springs are respectively sleeved on the outside of the fixed rod. The connector has multiple round holes through which the fixed rod can pass.

[0014] Optionally, anti-collision balls are fixedly installed at the ends of the anti-collision bar that are away from the bar body. The anti-collision bar is a telescopic bar with a built-in hydraulic damper. The anti-collision bar and the support bar are fixedly connected by a pivot and bolts.

[0015] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0016] This utility model features a foldable support structure that unfolds when in use and folds up when not in use, making it simple to operate, improving ease of use, and saving operation time. At the same time, the fixing method of connecting the electromagnet to the magnetic chuck on the rod body ensures a stable connection between the support structure and the main body while also improving the ease of operation.

[0017] Furthermore, the rotating structure allows the support rod to rotate flexibly, thus enabling the angle of the anti-collision bar to be adjusted according to the actual usage scenario. The connecting parts are fixed by components such as handles, fixing rods, and springs, ensuring the stability of the support rod angle during use. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model is provided. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model is provided. Figure 2;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating structure.

[0022] Reference numerals: 1. Main body; 2. Support arm; 3. Drive device; 4. Blade; 5. Rangefinder head; 6. Sensor module; 7. Support structure; 8. Rod; 9. Fixing nut; 10. Support rod; 11. Anti-collision bar; 12. Anti-collision ball; 13. Rotating structure; 131. U-shaped part; 132. Handle; 133. Connector; 134. Fixing rod; 135. Spring; 14. Magnetic suction cup; 15. Electromagnet. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution 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.

[0024] The components of the present invention embodiments described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention.

[0025] Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 based on the specific circumstances. Example

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention proposes a foldable drone obstacle avoidance and navigation bracket, including a drone body 1, with support arms 2 fixedly connected to the four corners of the body 1, and a rangefinder head 5 fixedly installed at the bottom of the body 1. The rangefinder head 5 is provided with a sensor module 6 at the bottom, which is used to perceive the surrounding environment information of the drone in real time. Blades 4 are rotatably installed at the top of the end of each support arm 2, and a drive device 3 for driving the blades 4 to rotate is fixedly installed at the end of each support arm 2.

[0030] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the main body 1 has foldable support structures 7 on both sides. Both sides of the main body 1 have several sets of electromagnets 15 for connecting the support structures 7. The connection between the electromagnets 15 and the main body 1 is made of engineering plastic. The control circuit for controlling the electromagnets 15 is electrically connected to the control system of the drone. The support structure 7 includes two sets of rotatably connected rods 8 and anti-collision rods 11. Both sides of the main body 1 have screws threadedly connected to the center. The center of each rod 8 has a screw hole for the screw to pass through. One end of the screw is connected to a fixing nut 9. When the support structure 7 is not needed for obstacle avoidance, the support structure 7 can be removed from the main body 1 by unscrewing the fixing nut 9, making it convenient to store the drone.

[0031] The rod body 8 has magnetic chucks 14 fixedly installed on the back side of both ends for connecting with electromagnets 15. When the electromagnets 15 are energized, they generate magnetism and attract each other with the magnetic chucks 14, thus fixing the rod body 8. Both ends of the rod body 8 are rotatably connected to support rods 10. Anti-collision rods 11 are respectively hinged to the ends of support rods 10. The rod body 8 and support rods 10 are connected by a rotating structure 13. The rotating structure 13 includes U-shaped parts 131 fixedly installed at both ends of the rod body 8. Connecting parts 133 fixedly connected to support rods 10 are rotatably installed in U-shaped parts 131.

[0032] In addition, anti-collision balls 12 are fixedly installed at the ends of the anti-collision bars 11 away from the bar body 8. The anti-collision bars 11 are telescopic bars with built-in hydraulic dampers. The anti-collision bars 11 and the support bars 10 are fixedly connected by a pivot and bolts. When a collision occurs, the anti-collision balls 12 are used to buffer the impact and reduce the instantaneous impact force. The anti-collision bars 11 are used to further absorb and disperse the impact energy, slow down the collision speed of the drone, and reduce the degree of damage to the drone.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, a handle 132 for fixing a connector 133 is slidably mounted on one side of the U-shaped member 131. At least two sets of fixing rods 134 are fixedly mounted on the side of the handle 132 near the U-shaped member 131. The end of the fixing rod 134 away from the handle 132 extends through the U-shaped member 131 into the connector 133. Multiple sets of springs 135 are fixedly connected between the handle 132 and the U-shaped member 131. The springs 135 are respectively sleeved on the outside of the fixing rods 134. Multiple round holes are opened in the connector 133 for the fixing rods 134 to pass through. Move the handle 132 so that the fixed rod 134 located in the connector 133 disengages from the connector 133, allowing the connector 133 to rotate within the U-shaped member 131. When the connector 133, which is fixedly connected to the support rod 10, is rotated to an appropriate angle, release the handle 132 so that the handle 132 returns to its original position under the action of the spring 135, and the fixed rod 134 is inserted into the corresponding round hole, thereby realizing the adjustment of the angle of the support rod 10, and thus realizing the angle adjustment of the anti-collision bar 11 and the anti-collision ball 12.

[0034] During operation, when preparing to use the drone, the rod 8 is rotated around the screw as an axis, so that the magnetic suction cups 14 on the back of both ends of the rod 8 and the electromagnets 15 come closer to each other. Then, the electromagnets 15 are energized to generate magnetism, attracting each other to the magnetic suction cups 14, thus fixing the rod 8. When the drone completes its flight mission and the support structure 7 needs to be folded up, the reverse is done. In addition, when the support structure 7 is not needed for obstacle avoidance, the support structure 7 can be removed from the main body 1 by unscrewing the fixing nut 9, making it convenient to store the drone.

[0035] Pulling handle 132 causes the fixed rod 134, located within connector 133, to disengage from connector 133, allowing connector 133 to rotate within U-shaped member 131. When connector 133, fixedly connected to support rod 10, is rotated to an appropriate angle, handle 132 is released, causing handle 132 to reset under the action of spring 135. The fixed rod 134 then inserts into the corresponding circular hole, thus adjusting the angle of support rod 10 and consequently adjusting the angles of anti-collision bar 11 and anti-collision ball 12.

[0036] During the drone's flight, the rangefinder 5 begins to operate. The sensor module 6 at the bottom of the rangefinder 5 is used to perceive the drone's surrounding environment in real time, detecting the distance, position, and shape of obstacles. When the sensor module 6 detects an obstacle ahead, it transmits the information to the drone's control system. Based on the received information, the control system controls the drone to adjust its flight direction and altitude to avoid the obstacle. If the drone fails to avoid the obstacle during flight and a collision occurs, the anti-collision ball 12 first acts as a buffer upon contact with the obstacle, reducing the instantaneous impact force. Then, the hydraulic damper inside the anti-collision bar 11 begins to work, further absorbing and dispersing the impact energy, slowing down the drone's collision speed, and reducing the degree of damage to the drone. Since the anti-collision bar 11 and the support rod 10 are fixedly connected by a pivot and bolts, if the anti-collision bar 11 is damaged under a large impact force, it can be easily disassembled and replaced in a timely manner to ensure the normal use of the drone afterwards.

[0037] The above specific embodiments are merely several optional embodiments of this utility model. Based on the technical solution of this utility model and the relevant teachings of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various alternative improvements and combinations to the above specific embodiments.

Claims

1. A foldable drone obstacle avoidance and navigation bracket, comprising a drone body (1), wherein support arms (2) are fixedly connected to the four corners of the body (1), characterized in that, Also includes: A ranging head (5) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the main body (1), and a sensor module (6) is provided at the bottom of the ranging head (5). The foldable support structure (7) is located on both sides of the main body (1). Both sides of the main body (1) are provided with a number of electromagnets (15) for connecting the support structure (7). The support structure (7) includes two sets of rotatably connected rods (8) and anti-collision rods (11). Both ends of the rods (8) are fixedly installed with magnetic suction cups (14) for connecting with the electromagnets (15). Both ends of the rods (8) are rotatably connected with support rods (10). The anti-collision rods (11) are respectively hinged to the ends of the support rods (10). The rods (8) and the support rods (10) are connected by a rotating structure (13). The rotating structure (13) includes U-shaped parts (131) fixedly installed at both ends of the rods (8). A connector (133) fixedly connected to the support rods (10) is rotatably installed in the U-shaped parts (131).

2. The foldable drone obstacle avoidance and navigation bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the support arms (2) has a blade (4) rotatably mounted on its top end, and each of the support arms (2) has a drive device (3) fixedly mounted on its top end for driving the blade (4) to rotate.

3. A foldable drone obstacle avoidance and navigation bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both sides of the main body (1) are threaded with screws, and the center of the rod (8) is provided with a screw hole through which the screw passes. One end of the screw is connected to a fixing nut (9).

4. A foldable drone obstacle avoidance and navigation bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handle (132) for fixing the connector (133) is slidably installed on one side of the U-shaped member (131). At least two sets of fixing rods (134) are fixedly installed on the side of the handle (132) near the U-shaped member (131). The end of the fixing rod (134) away from the handle (132) extends through the U-shaped member (131) into the connector (133).

5. A foldable drone obstacle avoidance and navigation bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that, Multiple sets of springs (135) are fixedly connected between the handle (132) and the U-shaped part (131). The springs (135) are respectively sleeved on the outside of the fixed rod (134). Multiple round holes are opened in the connector (133) for the fixed rod (134) to pass through.

6. A foldable drone obstacle avoidance and navigation bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, Anti-collision balls (12) are fixedly installed at the ends of the anti-collision rods (11) away from the rod body (8). The anti-collision rods (11) are telescopic rods with built-in hydraulic dampers. The anti-collision rods (11) and the support rods (10) are fixedly connected by a rotating shaft and bolts.

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