Telescopic and deformable aircraft

By employing a retractable and deformable aircraft design, and utilizing telescopic support components and gear components, a variety of appearances and streamlined structures can be achieved, solving the problem of the monotonous appearance of traditional drones and improving aerodynamic performance and safety.

CN224131326UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17CHINA ACAD OF ART
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA ACAD OF ART
Filing Date
2025-05-31
Publication Date
2026-04-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional drones have a monotonous appearance and limited planar design, which affects their aesthetics and aerodynamic performance.

Method used

The aircraft adopts a retractable and deformable design, which realizes the aircraft's versatile appearance and streamlined structure through telescopic support components and gear components. When deployed, it forms a stable protective frame, and when retracted, it reduces drag.

Benefits of technology

It enables aircraft to achieve versatile appearance and optimized aerodynamics under different conditions, enhances the intuitiveness of human-machine interaction, reduces wind resistance, and improves safety and flexibility.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an aircraft capable of being telescopically deformed, which comprises an aircraft and is characterized in that a telescopic bracket assembly is arranged on the aircraft, the telescopic bracket assembly comprises a carbon plate, a connecting rod, a steering engine assembly, a gear assembly, a fixed seat and a two-way connecting rod, the steering engine assembly is connected with the gear assembly, the fixed seat is arranged above the gear assembly, and the two-way connecting rod is connected with the carbon plate. The gear assembly is connected with the four two-way connecting rods, the four two-way connecting rods are arranged above the fixing base and are arranged in an equidistant and crossed mode, the ends of every two adjacent two-way connecting rods are connected with the carbon plates, and the gear assembly rotates to drive the two-way connecting rods to rotate, unfold or fold the connecting rods and the carbon plates at the ends of the connecting rods. The appearance structure of the aircraft is variable, when the aircraft is unfolded, the overall balance of the aircraft is kept, when the aircraft is completely unfolded, a stable protection frame is formed, flying paddles are protected against being impacted by foreign matter and damaged to a certain degree, when the aircraft is folded, the structural face is attached to the aircraft body to keep the streamline appearance, and flight resistance is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to aircraft devices, and more particularly to a retractable and deformable aircraft. Background Technology

[0002] An aircraft, also known as a drone, is an unmanned aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment and its own program control device. Drones are actually a general term for unmanned aerial vehicles, which have advantages over manned aircraft, such as small size, low cost, and ease of use.

[0003] Traditional non-flying aircraft are limited by their simple, flat appearance.

[0004] Based on the above, this utility model proposes a retractable and deformable aircraft to effectively solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the problems existing in the background art, the present invention provides a retractable and deformable aircraft.

[0006] The present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A retractable and deformable aircraft includes an aircraft on which a telescopic support assembly is mounted. The telescopic support assembly includes a carbon plate, connecting rods, a servo assembly, a gear assembly, a fixed base, and two-way connecting rods. The servo assembly is connected to the gear assembly, and a fixed base is provided above the gear assembly. The gear assembly is connected to four two-way connecting rods, which are located above the fixed base and are arranged equidistantly and crosswise. Each adjacent two-way connecting rod has a carbon plate connected to its end. Rotation of the gear assembly drives the two-way connecting rods to rotate, thus opening or closing the connecting rods and the carbon plates at their ends.

[0008] Furthermore, a four-way link is provided above the two-way link, and the central shaft fixing component connects the center of the four-way link with the center of the two-way link.

[0009] Furthermore, the gear assembly includes a gear, a rack, a rack fixing rod, and a rack track. The rack is connected to the rack fixing rod, the rack fixing rod moves on the rack track, the rack fixing track is located on the gear, and the rack meshes with the gear.

[0010] Furthermore, the ends of the four-way linkage are fixed to the mounting base by longitudinal fasteners.

[0011] Furthermore, the end of the rack fixing rod is fixed to the rack rail via a rail fixing component.

[0012] Furthermore, the servo assembly includes a rotary servo and a servo support, with the servo support connected to the aircraft at the bottom and to the servo at the top.

[0013] Furthermore, a rack protector is provided on the outer side of the rack.

[0014] Furthermore, the end of the rack fixing rod is provided with a buckle, and the side of the carbon plate is provided with a slot. The buckle is locked in place with the slot, and the buckle is U-shaped.

[0015] Furthermore, the carbon plate is triangular.

[0016] Furthermore, the connecting rod is a polygonal connecting rod with a fan-shaped end.

[0017] This utility model provides a retractable and deformable aircraft with a versatile appearance and structure. When unfolded, it maintains the overall balance of the aircraft and forms a stable protective frame when fully unfolded. When retracted, the structural surface fits the fuselage to maintain a streamlined shape and reduce flight drag. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model when it is collapsed;

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit principle of this utility model.

[0022] The numbers marked in the diagram represent the following items in order: 1. Carbon plate, 2. Connecting rod, 3. Gear support rod, 4. Rack fixing rod, 5. Lock, 6. Rail fixing component, 7. Rack rail, 8. Four-way connecting rod, 9. Central shaft fixing component, 10. Two-way connecting rod, 11. Longitudinal fixing component, 12. Disc fixing seat, 13. Gear, 14. Rack, 15. Protective component, 16. Rotary servo, 17. Servo support component, 18. Aircraft. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] A retractable and deformable aircraft 18 includes an aircraft 18 on which a telescopic support assembly is installed. The telescopic support assembly includes a carbon plate 1, a connecting rod 2, a servo assembly, a gear 13 assembly, a fixed base, and two-way connecting rods 10. The servo assembly is connected to the gear 13 assembly. A fixed base is provided above the gear 13 assembly. The gear 13 assembly is connected to four two-way connecting rods 10. The four two-way connecting rods 10 are located above the fixed base and are arranged equidistantly. The end of each adjacent two-way connecting rod 10 is connected to a carbon plate 1. The rotation of the gear 13 assembly drives the two-way connecting rods 10 to rotate, opening or closing the connecting rod 2 and the carbon plate 1 at the end of the connecting rod 2.

[0025] A four-way link 8 is provided above the two-way link 10, and the central shaft fixing member 9 connects the center of the four-way link 8 with the center of the two-way link 10.

[0026] A disc fixing seat 12 is provided below the bottom two-way connecting rod 10.

[0027] The gear 13 assembly includes a gear 13, a rack 14, a rack fixing rod 4, and a rack 14 track 7. The rack 14 is connected to the rack fixing rod 4, the rack fixing rod 4 moves on the rack 14 track 7, the rack 14 fixing track is located on the gear 13, and the rack 14 meshes with the gear 13.

[0028] The end of the four-way linkage 8 is fixed to the mounting base by the longitudinal fastener 11.

[0029] The end of the rack fixing rod 4 is fixed to the rack 14 track 7 via the track fixing part 6.

[0030] The servo assembly includes a rotary servo 16 and a servo support 17. The servo support 17 is connected to the aircraft 18 at the bottom and to the servo at the top.

[0031] The rack 14 is provided with a rack 14 protective member 15 on its outer side.

[0032] The rack 14 has a locking buckle 5 at the end of the extension rod 4, and the carbon plate 1 has a slot on the side. The locking buckle 5 is locked in place with the slot. The locking buckle 5 is U-shaped.

[0033] The carbon plate 1 is triangular. The gear 13 is provided with a gear 13 support rod 3.

[0034] Link 2 is a broken line type link 2, and the end of link 2 is fan-shaped.

[0035] The aircraft's operating procedure is as follows: The trigger button receives a wireless signal, the servo rotates 180 degrees, and the gear fixed to the servo rotates, causing the fixed rod above the gear and the topmost two-way fixed component to rotate 60 degrees. The connecting rod causes the second layer of two-way fixed components to rotate 60 degrees synchronously. At the same time, the central shaft connecting rod causes the top layer of two-way fixed components to rotate -60 degrees, and the central shaft fixed rod causes the third layer of two-way fixed components to rotate 60 degrees synchronously, causing the gear support rod to extend outwards, achieving a fully open carbon plate effect.

[0036] This aircraft breaks away from the limitations of traditional drones' single, flat appearance. A telescopic rack and pinion system, driven by servos, is distributed around the aircraft. When a command is received, the rack and pinion system simultaneously unfolds the outer folding panels, extending smooth protective surfaces from all four directions of the fuselage. When unfolded, it can form geometric shapes, such as a streamlined airfoil during flight and a multifaceted support structure during landing. This dynamic change not only enhances the intuitiveness of human-machine interaction (directly conveying flight status through form) but also makes the product more visually appealing and adaptable to the emotional expression of different usage scenarios.

[0037] In terms of protection, the structure remains retracted under normal conditions to reduce drag, and can quickly deploy a protective surface at a specific angle when encountering obstacles. Unlike fixed protective covers that obstruct airflow throughout the flight, this design deploys an elastic buffer layer only when needed. This not only withstands the impact of side collisions on the propeller but also does not affect airflow during normal flight. When retracted, the structure fits snugly against the fuselage, featuring a smooth, streamlined design that is more aerodynamic than traditional exposed supports or fixed covers. During high-speed flight, it blends seamlessly into the fuselage curves, significantly reducing wind resistance and balancing safety and maneuverability.

[0038] Circuit schematic as follows Figure 4 As shown.

[0039] Note that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A scalable morphing aircraft comprising an aircraft, characterized in that, The aircraft is equipped with a telescopic support assembly, which includes a carbon plate, connecting rods, a servo assembly, a gear assembly, a fixed base, and two-way connecting rods. The servo assembly is connected to the gear assembly, and a fixed base is provided above the gear assembly. The gear assembly is connected to four two-way connecting rods, which are located above the fixed base and are arranged equidistantly. Each adjacent two-way connecting rod is connected to a carbon plate at its end. The rotation of the gear assembly drives the two-way connecting rods to rotate, opening or closing the connecting rods and the carbon plates at their ends.

2. A scalable morphing aircraft as claimed in claim 1, wherein, A four-way link is located above the two-way link, and the central shaft fixing component connects the center of the four-way link with the center of the two-way link.

3. A scalable morphing aircraft as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The gear assembly includes a gear, a rack, a rack fixing rod, and a rack track. The rack is connected to the rack fixing rod, the rack fixing rod moves on the rack track, the rack fixing track is located on the gear, and the rack meshes with the gear.

4. A scalable morphing aircraft as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The ends of the four-way linkage are fixed to the mounting base by longitudinal fasteners.

5. A scalable morphing aircraft as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The end of the rack fixing rod is fixed to the rack rail via a rail fixing component.

6. A scalable morphing aircraft as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The servo assembly includes a rotary servo and a servo support. The servo support is connected to the aircraft from below and to the servo from above.

7. A scalable morphing aircraft as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The rack is provided with a rack protector on its outer side.

8. A scalable morphing aircraft as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The rack has a locking buckle at the end of the fixed long rod, and a slot is provided on the side of the carbon plate. The locking buckle is locked in place with the slot. The locking buckle is U-shaped.

9. A scalable morphing aircraft according to claim 8, wherein, The carbon plate is triangular.

10. A scalable morphing aircraft as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The connecting rod is a broken line type, and the end of the connecting rod is fan-shaped.