Unmanned aerial vehicle leveling support

By using the triangular bracket and balance ring structure of the drone leveling support, and controlling the extension and retraction of the support legs with photoelectric switches and electric push rods, the problem of unstable take-off and landing of traditional drones on uneven ground is solved, achieving stable parking and improving the stability of take-off and landing.

CN224090455UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07NANTONG FEIRIDE TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-27
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Traditional drone landing gears struggle to distribute load evenly on uneven ground, leading to an imbalance in the center of gravity and concentrated impact forces, which affects takeoff and landing stability.

Method used

Design a drone leveling support, which adopts a triangular support and balance ring structure, and uses photoelectric switches and electric actuators to control the extension and retraction of the support legs to keep the drone level on uneven ground.

Benefits of technology

It enables drones to be parked stably on uneven ground, avoiding imbalance of the center of gravity and concentrated impact force, thus improving the stability and safety of take-off and landing.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle leveling support, and relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle supports, the unmanned aerial vehicle leveling support comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle and a triangular support, the triangular support is installed below the unmanned aerial vehicle, a suspender is arranged right below the unmanned aerial vehicle, and a balance ring is connected below the suspender. The balance ring can freely rotate below the hanging rod to keep horizontal, the triangular support comprises three supporting legs which are arranged at equal intervals, the supporting legs comprise the first pipeline supporting leg and the second pipeline supporting leg which can slide relatively, the upper end of the first supporting leg is connected into the second supporting leg in a sliding mode, an electric push rod is arranged in the second supporting leg, and the electric push rod is connected with the lower end of the first pipeline supporting leg. And an output shaft of the electric push rod is connected to the top of the supporting leg I. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device, the posture of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be actively adjusted through stretching and retracting of the supporting leg II through the supporting leg II which can be actively adjusted, and then flat parking of the unmanned aerial vehicle on the uneven ground is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone brackets, specifically a drone flat bracket. Background Technology

[0002] When drones perform missions in complex terrain environments (such as mountains, ruins, and wilderness), they often face the challenge of taking off and landing on uneven ground. Traditional fixed landing gear designs are based on the assumption of flat ground, and their rigid structures and fixed support points are difficult to adapt to differences in ground height, slopes, or local bumps / indentations. When a drone lands, if the contact points between the landing gear and the ground cannot distribute the load evenly, it may cause problems such as imbalance of the center of gravity and concentrated impact force. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drone leveling bracket to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drone leveling bracket, comprising a drone and a triangular bracket, wherein the triangular bracket is installed below the drone, a boom is provided directly below the drone, a balance ring is connected below the boom, the balance ring can rotate freely below the boom to maintain horizontality, the triangular bracket includes three equally spaced legs, each leg including a pipe leg one and a leg two that can slide relative to each other, the upper end of the first leg is slidably connected to the second leg, an electric actuator is provided in the second leg, and the output shaft of the electric actuator is connected to the top of the first leg.

[0005] Preferably, the suspension rod is positioned at the center of the triangular bracket, and the lower end of the suspension rod is provided with a ball joint.

[0006] Preferably, a joint sleeve is provided at the center of the balance ring, the joint sleeve is connected to the ball joint and the two can slide freely between them, the joint sleeve is connected to the inner side of the ring by a support plate, and a photoelectric switch is provided at the outermost end of the support plate.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the first support leg is provided with a buffer sleeve, and a pressure switch is provided inside the buffer sleeve.

[0008] Preferably, a signal reflector is provided on the side wall of the second support leg, facing the balance ring, and a photoelectric switch is provided below the signal reflector.

[0009] Preferably, the electric actuator is mounted inside the second support leg via a mounting ring, and the electric actuator is electrically connected to the first photoelectric switch.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] 1. This utility model is equipped with a balance ring that can always maintain a horizontal state. The electric push rod is stopped by the electrical signal between photoelectric switch one and photoelectric switch two on the balance ring. The electric push rod is started by the electrical signal between photoelectric switch one and signal reflector to push the support leg one until the three support legs reach the same horizontal state as the balance ring, thereby realizing the flat parking of the drone on uneven ground. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view at inner AA;

[0015] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point B;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the interior of the triangular bracket, as well as the suspension rod and balance ring.

[0017] In the image: 1 - Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV);

[0018] 2-Triangular bracket; 21-Leg 1; 211-Buffer sleeve; 212-Pressure switch; 22-Leg 2; 221-Signal reflector; 222-Photoelectric switch 2; 23-Electric actuator;

[0019] 3-Hanging rod; 31-Ball joint;

[0020] 4-Balance ring; 41-Joint sleeve; 42-Support plate; 43-Circular ring; 44-Photoelectric switch one. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] Please see Figures 1 to 5This utility model provides a technical solution: a drone leveling bracket, including a drone 1 and a triangular bracket 2. The triangular bracket 2 is installed below the drone 1. A boom 3 is provided directly below the drone 1. A balance ring 4 is connected to the bottom of the boom 3. The balance ring 4 can rotate freely below the boom 3 to maintain horizontality. The triangular bracket 2 includes three equally spaced legs. Each leg includes a pipe leg 1 21 and a leg 22 that can slide relative to each other. The upper end of the pipe leg 1 21 is slidably connected to the leg 22. An electric actuator 23 is provided in the leg 22. The output shaft of the electric actuator 23 is connected to the top of the pipe leg 1 21. When the drone 1 lands, it is supported by the triangular bracket 2. When the bottom surface is uneven, the extension and retraction of the pipe leg 1 21 driven by the electric actuator 23 makes the drone 1 level again.

[0023] In this embodiment, the suspension rod 3 is located at the center of the triangular bracket 2. The lower end of the suspension rod 3 is provided with a ball joint 31. The center of the balance ring 4 is provided with a joint sleeve 41. The joint sleeve 41 is connected to the ball joint 31 and the two can slide freely. The joint sleeve 41 is connected to the inner side of the ring 43 through a support plate 42. The outermost end of the support plate 42 is provided with a photoelectric switch 44. Through the sliding connection between the ball joint 31 and the joint sleeve 41, the balance ring 4 is always kept horizontal under the action of gravity. At the same time, the balance ring 4 is a ring with uniform mass distribution.

[0024] In this embodiment, the bottom of the support leg 21 is provided with a buffer sleeve 211, and a pressure switch 212 is provided inside the buffer sleeve 211. The pressure switch 212 is used to control the power supply and de-energization of the electrical components in the entire triangular support 2 and the balance ring 4. When the drone takes off, the pressure switch 212 is not under pressure, and all electrical components are de-energized to avoid consuming the power of the drone. After landing, all electrical components are energized and the drone begins to adjust its state.

[0025] In this embodiment, a signal reflector 221 facing the balance ring 4 is provided on the side wall of the second support 22. A photoelectric switch 222 is provided below the signal reflector 221. The electric push rod 23 is installed in the second support 22 through a mounting ring. The electric push rod 23 is electrically connected to the first photoelectric switch 44. When the first photoelectric switch 44 shines on the signal reflector 221, it controls the electric push rod 23 to work. When the first photoelectric switch 44 shines on the second photoelectric switch 222, it controls the electric push rod 23 to stop working. When it shines on the second photoelectric switch 222, it does not start the electric push rod 23.

[0026] Working principle: When the drone 1 takes off, all electrical components are powered off, and all legs 1 21 are retracted into legs 22, keeping all legs in their shortest possible state to prevent them from snagging on obstacles during flight. When landing on uneven ground, if any one or two legs tilt, the balance ring 4 will rotate around the ball joint 31 under the action of gravity and eventually return to a horizontal state. Then, because of the tilt, the signal reflectors 221 on some legs 22 will be illuminated by photoelectric switches 1 44. At this time, the electric push rod 23 inside the leg is activated, causing the electric push rod 23 to push the legs 1 21 outward until the photoelectric switches 222 and 44 receive signals from each other. The electric push rod 23 stops, that is, all the photoelectric switches 1 44 and 222 are facing each other, which can keep the drone 1 back in a level state.

[0027] Based on the above, this utility model is equipped with a balance ring that can always maintain a horizontal state. The electric push rod is stopped by the electrical signal between photoelectric switch one and photoelectric switch two on the balance ring. The electric push rod is started by the electrical signal between photoelectric switch one and signal reflector to push the support leg one until the three support legs reach the same horizontal state as the balance ring, thereby realizing the flat parking of the drone on uneven ground.

[0028] As is known from common technical knowledge, this utility model can be implemented through other embodiments that do not depart from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments described above are merely illustrative in all respects and are not the only ones. All modifications within the scope of this utility model or its equivalents are included in this utility model.

Claims

1. A drone leveling bracket, comprising a drone (1) and a tripod bracket (2), wherein the tripod bracket (2) is mounted below the drone (1), characterized in that: The drone (1) is provided with a boom (3) directly below it. A balance ring (4) is connected to the bottom of the boom (3). The balance ring (4) can rotate freely below the boom (3) to maintain a horizontal position. The triangular bracket (2) includes three legs that are equally spaced. The legs include a pipe leg one (21) and a leg two (22) that can slide relative to each other. The upper end of the leg one (21) is slidably connected to the leg two (22). An electric actuator (23) is provided in the leg two (22). The output shaft of the electric actuator (23) is connected to the top of the leg one (21).

2. The drone leveling bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The boom (3) is located at the center of the triangular bracket (2), and the lower end of the boom (3) is provided with a ball joint (31).

3. The drone leveling bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The balance ring (4) is provided with a joint sleeve (41) at the center position. The joint sleeve (41) is connected to the ball joint (31) and the two can slide freely. The joint sleeve (41) is connected to the inner side of the ring (43) through a support plate (42). The outermost end of the support plate (42) is provided with a photoelectric switch (44).

4. The drone leveling bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the support leg (21) is provided with a buffer sleeve (211), and a pressure switch (212) is provided inside the buffer sleeve (211).

5. A drone leveling bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side wall of the second support (22) is provided with a signal reflector (221) facing the balance ring (4), and a photoelectric switch (222) is provided below the signal reflector (221).

6. A drone leveling bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electric push rod (23) is installed in the second support leg (22) through the mounting ring, and the electric push rod (23) is electrically connected to the first photoelectric switch (44).