Unmanned aerial vehicle thrower with variable launching mode

By using a worm gear transmission system and a quick-assembly/disassembly structure, the problems of difficult-to-control throwing direction and inconvenient installation and disassembly of the drone thrower are solved, realizing flexible adjustment of the throwing direction and quick installation and disassembly, thereby improving the service life and working efficiency of the drone.

CN224146165UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21CLAIRVOYANT AVIATION TECH INC (NANJING CHINA)
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CLAIRVOYANT AVIATION TECH INC (NANJING CHINA)
Filing Date
2025-03-24
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

The throwing direction of existing drone launchers is difficult to control flexibly, which affects the normal operation of drones. Furthermore, the installation and disassembly process is inconvenient, reducing work efficiency and service life.

Method used

It adopts a worm gear transmission system and a quick-assembly structure. The motor drives the worm to rotate, which in turn drives the worm wheel and the shaft, so as to achieve flexible adjustment of the throwing direction. The anti-slip tooth design enables quick installation and disassembly.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible control of the throwing direction, improves the service life and working efficiency of the drone, and simplifies the installation and disassembly process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle throwers, and discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle thrower with a variable launching mode, which comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle main body, a thrower body is fixed below the unmanned aerial vehicle main body, a connecting seat is movably connected below the thrower body, and a throwing assembly is fixed below the connecting seat. A containing groove is formed in the throwing device body, and a worm is rotationally connected into the containing groove. In the using process, the motor is started to drive the worm to rotate, under the action of meshing connection, the worm gear and the rotating shaft on the inner side can be driven to rotate, under the action of connection, the connecting frame on the outer side can be driven to start to swing, and the connecting frame is made to be in an arc moving track; therefore, the throwing direction of the throwing assembly can be correspondingly adjusted according to actual requirements, and different requirements of users are met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone launcher technology, and in particular to a drone launcher with variable launch mode. Background Technology

[0002] A drone dropper is a device carried by a drone that uses precise control and throwing technology to deliver relief supplies, equipment, or materials to a target area. This device is mainly used in emergency rescue, disaster relief, fire fighting, counter-terrorism and stability maintenance, etc., to improve rescue efficiency and success rate.

[0003] The existing technical solutions have the following shortcomings:

[0004] Firstly, existing drone launchers adjust their direction based on the direction the drone is rotated. However, repeatedly rotating the drone can affect its normal operation, cause damage to the drone body, and reduce its lifespan and usability. Therefore, further improvements and optimizations are needed.

[0005] Secondly, the existing drone launcher is fixed to the drone with bolts. However, during installation and disassembly, a screwdriver of the corresponding size is required, which causes inconvenience to the staff and greatly reduces work efficiency and quality.

[0006] Therefore, we need to design a drone launcher with a variable launch method to solve the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drone launcher with a variable launch method to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the launch direction of existing drone launchers is difficult to control and change.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drone launcher with a variable launch mode, comprising a drone body, a launcher body fixed below the drone body, a connecting seat movably connected below the launcher body, and a launcher assembly fixed below the connecting seat. The launcher body has an internal receiving groove, and a worm gear is rotatably connected inside the receiving groove. A motor is fixed to one side of the worm gear, and a rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the vertical direction of one side of the worm gear. A worm wheel is fixed to the outer side of the rotating shaft, and a connecting frame is fixed to the outer side of the rotating shaft on the worm wheel side. A guide block is fixed below the connecting frame, and the guide block is fixedly connected to the connecting seat.

[0009] Preferably, a guide groove is provided on the outer side of the thrower body, and the guide block is slidably connected inside the guide groove. The running track of the guide groove and the guide block is curved.

[0010] Preferably, the drone body and the launcher body are connected by a drone connecting frame. The launcher body has connecting plates fixed on both sides near the end of the drone connecting frame, and the connecting plates have through slots inside. A rotating bar is rotatably connected to the bottom of the drone connecting frame, and a rotating knob is fixed below the rotating bar. The rotating bar passes through the inside of the through slot, and a rotating block is fixed above the rotating bar. A rotating groove is opened inside the drone connecting frame, and the rotating groove and the rotating block are rotatably connected.

[0011] Preferably, anti-slip teeth are fixed above the knob, and the cross-section of the anti-slip teeth is triangular, and they are evenly distributed at the edge above the knob.

[0012] Preferably, the size of the rotating groove is matched with the size of the rotating block, and the shape between the rotating groove and the rotating block is T-shaped.

[0013] Preferably, the worm gear rotates simultaneously with the worm, and the two are meshed together.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] (1) During use, the starting motor drives the worm to rotate, and under the action of meshing connection, it can drive the worm wheel and the inner shaft to rotate. Under the action of connection, it can then drive the outer connecting frame to start swinging, so that it is in the arc running trajectory, thereby realizing the adjustment of the throwing direction of the throwing component according to actual needs, meeting the different needs of users. At the same time, the throwing device has the characteristics of small size, light weight, and large load. The weighing frame is made of high-strength aluminum alloy, which ensures light weight while having strong structural strength, greatly improving load capacity. It also has the characteristics of large torque, fast response, and high reliability.

[0016] (2) During use, rotate the knob to make it parallel to the through slot. At this time, pull the rotating bar out from the inside of the through slot and separate the connecting plate from the drone connecting frame. When installation is required, simply reverse the operation. It is simple and convenient, thus realizing the function of quick installation and disassembly, bringing convenience to the staff and greatly improving work efficiency and work quality. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the throwing device body of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a frontal cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the throwing device body of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal side cross-sectional structure of the throwing device body of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a frontal cross-sectional view of the connection between the launcher body and the drone connecting frame of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the connection joint of this utility model.

[0024] The reference numerals in the diagram are as follows: 1. UAV body; 2. Thrower body; 3. Guide groove; 4. Connecting seat; 5. Drive assembly; 6. Throwing assembly; 7. Motor; 8. Receiving groove; 9. Worm; 10. Worm wheel; 11. Rotating shaft; 12. Connecting frame; 13. Guide block; 14. Rotating groove; 15. UAV connecting frame; 16. Connecting plate; 17. Through groove; 18. Rotating knob; 19. Anti-slip teeth; 20. Rotating bar; 21. Rotating block. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] To address the problem of difficulty in controlling and changing the launch direction of existing drone launchers, the following solution is disclosed, as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3and Figure 4 As shown:

[0028] A drone launcher with a variable launch mode includes a drone body 1, a launcher body 2 fixedly attached to the lower part of the drone body 1, a connecting seat 4 movably connected to the lower part of the launcher body 2, and a launching component 6 fixedly attached to the lower part of the connecting seat 4. The launcher body 2 has an internal receiving groove 8, and a worm gear 9 is rotatably connected inside the receiving groove 8. A motor 7 is fixed to one side of the worm gear 9, and a rotating shaft 11 is rotatably connected to the vertical direction of one side of the worm gear 9. A worm wheel 10 is fixed to the outer side of the rotating shaft 11. A connecting frame 12 is fixed to the outer side of the rotating shaft 11 on one side of the worm wheel 10, and a guide block 13 is fixedly attached to the lower part of the connecting frame 12. The guide block 13 is fixedly connected to the connecting seat 4.

[0029] The outer side of the throwing device body 2 is provided with a guide groove 3, and the guide block 13 is slidably connected inside the guide groove 3. The running track of the guide groove 3 and the guide block 13 is curved.

[0030] As the worm 9 rotates, the worm wheel 10 also rotates, and the two are meshed together.

[0031] In this embodiment, when in use, the motor 7 drives the worm gear 9 to rotate, and under the action of meshing connection, it can drive the worm wheel 10 and the inner rotating shaft 11 to rotate. Under the action of connection, it can then drive the outer connecting frame 12 to start swinging, so that it is in a curved running trajectory, thereby realizing the adjustment of the direction of the cannon component 5 according to actual needs, to meet the different needs of users.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] This embodiment differs from Embodiment 1 in that it utilizes an installation structure that allows for quick assembly and disassembly. Specifically, as shown below... Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown:

[0034] The drone body 1 and the launcher body 2 are connected by a drone connecting frame 15. The launcher body 2 has connecting plates 16 fixed on both sides near the drone connecting frame 15, and the connecting plates 16 have through slots 17 inside. A rotating bar 20 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the drone connecting frame 15, and a rotating knob 18 is fixed below the rotating bar 20. The rotating bar 20 passes through the inside of the through slot 17. A rotating block 21 is fixed above the rotating bar 20. A rotating groove 14 is opened inside the drone connecting frame 15, and the rotating groove 14 and the rotating block 21 are rotatably connected.

[0035] An anti-slip tooth 19 is fixed above the knob 18, and the cross-section of the anti-slip tooth 19 is triangular, and it is evenly distributed at the edge above the knob 18.

[0036] The size of the rotating slot 14 is matched with the size of the rotating block 21, and the shape between the rotating slot 14 and the rotating block 21 is T-shaped.

[0037] In this embodiment, when in use, rotate the knob 18 to make it parallel to the through groove 17. At this time, pull the rotating bar 20 out from the inside of the through groove 17, and then separate the connecting plate 16 from the drone connecting frame 15. When installation is required, simply reverse the operation. It is simple and convenient.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A variable launch mode unmanned aerial vehicle thrower comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle body (1), characterized in that: The launcher body (2) is fixed below the main body (1) of the UAV. A connecting seat (4) is movably connected below the launcher body (2), and a launching component (6) is fixed below the connecting seat (4). An accommodating groove (8) is opened inside the launcher body (2), and a worm gear (9) is rotatably connected inside the accommodating groove (8). A motor (7) is fixed on one side of the worm gear (9). A rotating shaft (11) is rotatably connected on the vertical direction of one side of the worm gear (9), and a worm wheel (10) is fixed on the outside of the rotating shaft (11). A connecting frame (12) is fixed on the outside of the rotating shaft (11) on one side of the worm wheel (10), and a guide block (13) is fixed below the connecting frame (12). The guide block (13) is fixedly connected to the connecting seat (4).

2. The variable launch mode unmanned aerial vehicle dart launcher of claim 1, wherein: The outer side of the throwing device body (2) is provided with a guide groove (3), and the guide block (13) is slidably connected inside the guide groove (3). The running track of the guide groove (3) and the guide block (13) is curved. 3.The variable launch mode unmanned aerial vehicle thrower of claim 1, wherein: The drone body (1) and the launcher body (2) are connected by a drone connecting frame (15). The launcher body (2) has connecting plates (16) fixed on both sides near the drone connecting frame (15), and the connecting plates (16) have through slots (17) inside. A rotating bar (20) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the drone connecting frame (15), and a rotating knob (18) is fixed below the rotating bar (20). The rotating bar (20) passes through the inside of the through slot (17), and a rotating block (21) is fixed above the rotating bar (20). A rotating groove (14) is opened inside the drone connecting frame (15), and the rotating groove (14) and the rotating block (21) are rotatably connected.

4. The variable launch mode unmanned aerial vehicle dart launcher of claim 3, wherein: The knob (18) is fixed with anti-slip teeth (19) on its upper part, and the cross-section of the anti-slip teeth (19) is triangular, and they are evenly distributed at the edge above the knob (18).

5. The variable launch mode unmanned aerial vehicle dart launcher of claim 3, wherein: The size of the rotating groove (14) is matched with the size of the rotating block (21), and the shape between the rotating groove (14) and the rotating block (21) is T-shaped.

6. The variable launch mode unmanned aerial vehicle dart of claim 1, wherein: The worm gear (9) rotates while the worm wheel (10) also rotates, and the two are meshed together.