Separable cargo warehouse for logistics unmanned aerial vehicle

By using an electronic mortise lock and lock slot positioning and locking structure and a limit pull-out block design, the problem of automatic disassembly and stable fixation of the cargo compartment of logistics drones is solved, improving ease of use and safety, and adapting to the rapid replacement of different goods.

CN224146171UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21ZHENGZHOU ARCHITECTURE DESIGN INST
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHENGZHOU ARCHITECTURE DESIGN INST
Filing Date
2025-06-10
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing logistics drones that can detach from their cargo compartments cannot achieve automatic assembly and disassembly, resulting in poor ease of use, insufficient safety and cargo placement stability, and poor adaptability.

Method used

The system employs an electronic latch and lock slot positioning and locking structure, combined with a limit pull block and drawer slot design, and a sliding locking mechanism with a protective sleeve block and clamping plate. This enables automatic locking and disassembly of the cargo compartment and the main body of the drone. The combination of clamping plate and drawer slot ensures the stable fixation and protection of the cargo.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automatic locking and disassembly of the cargo compartment and the main body of the drone, which is convenient, safe, stable in cargo placement, adaptable to the rapid replacement of different goods, and provides protective functions.

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Abstract

The detachable cargo warehouse comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body, storage grooves are formed in the middles of the two sides of the inner wall of the cargo warehouse, clamping plates are embedded in the inner walls of the storage grooves, and the lower ends of the front side and the rear side of each clamping plate are fixedly connected with locking knob bases in a protruding mode. And sliding blocks are fixedly connected to the front side and the rear side of the lower end of the clamping plate in a protruding mode, and the sliding blocks and the sliding rails are installed in a sliding and inserted mode. According to the detachable cargo bin for the logistics unmanned aerial vehicle, the cargo bin and the unmanned aerial vehicle body can be automatically locked, disassembled and assembled through the electronic mortise lock and the lock groove, manual disassembly and assembly are avoided, convenience and safety are good, clamping plates can be slidably locked and adjusted through locking knob bases, locking knobs, sliding rails and sliding blocks, cargoes are conveniently clamped and fixed, and the practicability is high. And drawer grooves can be installed through limiting drawing blocks and limiting drawing grooves, so that different outdoor places can be conveniently placed, and collision protection can be achieved through protective sleeve blocks.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logistics drone technology, specifically to a detachable cargo compartment for logistics drones. Background Technology

[0002] A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle controlled by radio remote control equipment or its own program control device. With the rapid development of the drone industry, more and more drones are being applied to industries such as agriculture, forestry, power, surveying, and telemetry. With the development of drone technology, logistics transportation has become an important application area for drones. Drones transport goods to their destinations, fulfilling the function of cargo delivery and greatly facilitating people's lives. A logistics drone generally includes a frame, landing gear, arms, battery, and a logistics box. There are usually four arms arranged around the frame.

[0003] There is an existing logistics drone with a detachable cargo compartment (CN202420531360.3). The entire detachment process is simple, avoiding the fixed structure of the cargo compartment and the drone, which improves practicality and meets current usage needs. However, there are shortcomings. The existing equipment cannot achieve automatic disassembly and assembly, resulting in poor ease of use, poor safety, poor cargo placement stability, poor adaptability, and inconvenience in use. Therefore, there is a need for a logistics drone with a detachable cargo compartment to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a detachable cargo compartment for logistics drones, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art of the detachable cargo compartment for logistics drones CN202420531360.3, which cannot achieve automatic disassembly and assembly, has poor ease of use, poor safety, poor cargo placement stability, poor adaptability, and is inconvenient to use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a detachable cargo compartment for a logistics drone, comprising a drone body, a cargo compartment installed at the lower end of the drone body, electronic locks electrically connected to the front and rear sides of the lower end of the drone body, and the electronic locks being installed in lock slots, the lock slots being formed on the front and rear sides of the upper ends of the inner wall of the cargo compartment, and protective sleeves being installed on the outer wall of the cargo compartment, limit pull grooves being formed on the upper and lower ends of the inner wall of the cargo compartment, and limit pull blocks being slidably installed on the inner wall of the limit pull grooves, drawer slots being fixedly connected between the limit pull blocks, and a connecting hinge being installed on the front side of the lower end of the inner wall of the cargo compartment, with the other side of the connecting hinge being flipped up. The device has an opening and closing cover plate. Telescopic grooves are formed on the upper ends of both sides of the cover plate, and connecting springs are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the telescopic grooves. A locking block is fixedly connected to one end of each connecting spring, and a lever is fixedly connected to the front edge of the locking block. The locking block is inserted into the locking groove, which is located on the front edge of the inner wall of the cargo compartment. A storage groove is formed in the middle of both sides of the inner wall of the cargo compartment, and a clamping plate is embedded in the inner wall of the storage groove. A locking knob seat is fixedly connected to the lower ends of the clamping plate, and a locking knob is inserted into the inner wall of the locking knob seat. A slider is fixedly connected to the lower ends of the clamping plate, and the slider is slidably inserted into a slide rail. The slide rail is located on the lower ends of the inner wall of the cargo compartment.

[0006] Preferably, the cargo compartment is installed in a positioning and locking splicing manner with the main body of the drone via an electronic mortise lock and a lock slot, and the shape of the upper end of the cargo compartment matches the shape of the lower end of the main body of the drone.

[0007] Preferably, the opening and closing cover is connected to the cargo compartment via a hinge in a reset and flip-up manner, and the opening and closing cover is installed in a locking position with the cargo compartment via a locking groove and a locking block, wherein the locking block is elastically telescopically connected to the telescopic groove via a connecting spring.

[0008] Preferably, the drawer slot has a double-layer superimposed structure, and the drawer slot is connected to the cargo compartment in a limited sliding pull-out connection through a limiting pull-out block and a limiting pull-out groove.

[0009] Preferably, the protective sleeve is made of rubber, and the protective sleeve is distributed in a wrapping position with the cargo compartment and the opening and closing cover.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping plate is connected to the cargo compartment in a limited sliding connection via a slide rail and a slider, and the slide rail and slider are of a matching trapezoidal structure. The clamping plate is also connected to the cargo compartment in a locking and fixed connection via a locking knob seat and a locking knob.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the detachable cargo compartment of this logistics drone can automatically lock and detach the cargo compartment from the drone body through electronic lock and lock slot, avoiding manual disassembly and assembly, which is convenient and safe. Moreover, the clamping plate can be adjusted by sliding locking through locking knob seat, locking knob, slide rail and slider to easily clamp and fix the goods. Furthermore, drawer slots can be installed through limit pull-out blocks and limit pull-out slots to facilitate placement in different outdoor environments. Collision protection can also be provided by protective sleeve blocks. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a front view of a detachable cargo compartment for a logistics drone according to this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a detachable cargo compartment for a logistics drone according to this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a top view of the internal structure of a detachable cargo compartment for a logistics drone according to this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This utility model relates to a detachable cargo compartment for logistics drones. Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0016] Figure 5 This utility model relates to a detachable cargo compartment for logistics drones. Figure 2 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;

[0017] Figure 6 This utility model relates to a detachable cargo compartment for logistics drones. Figure 3 Enlarged view at point C;

[0018] Figure 7 This utility model relates to a detachable cargo compartment for logistics drones. Figure 3 Enlarged view of point D in the middle.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Drone body, 2. Cargo compartment, 3. Opening and closing cover, 4. Connecting hinge, 5. Drawer slot, 6. Protective sleeve block, 7. Electronic lock, 8. Lock slot, 9. Limiting pull block, 10. Limiting pull slot, 11. Locking knob seat, 12. Locking knob, 13. Clamping plate, 14. Slide rail, 15. Slider, 16. Storage slot, 17. Locking slot, 18. Locking block, 19. Telescopic slot, 20. Connecting spring, 21. Toggle block. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-7This utility model provides a technical solution: a detachable cargo compartment for a logistics drone, comprising a drone body 1, a cargo compartment 2, an opening and closing cover 3, a connecting hinge 4, a drawer slot 5, a protective sleeve block 6, an electronic lock 7, a lock slot 8, a limiting pull block 9, a limiting pull slot 10, a locking knob seat 11, a locking knob 12, a clamping plate 13, a slide rail 14, a slider 15, a storage slot 16, a locking slot 17, a locking block 18, a telescopic slot 19, a connecting spring 20, and a lever 21. The cargo compartment 2 is installed at the lower end of the drone body 1. The cargo compartment 2 is installed in a positioning and locking splicing manner with the drone body 1 through the electronic lock 7 and the lock slot 8, and the shape of the upper end of the cargo compartment 2 matches the shape of the lower end of the drone body 1, thus making the cargo compartment 2... The system features automatic locking support and easy assembly / disassembly. Electronic locks 7 are electrically connected to the lower sides (front and rear) of the drone body 1, and these locks 7 engage with lock slots 8. Lock slots 8 are located on the upper front and rear sides of the inner wall of the cargo compartment 2. Protective sleeves 6, made of rubber, are installed on the outer wall of the cargo compartment 2, wrapping around the cargo compartment 2 and the opening / closing cover 3. This provides excellent anti-collision protection. Limiting pull-out grooves 10 are located on the upper and lower sides of the inner wall of the cargo compartment 2, and limiting pull-out blocks 9 are slidably installed on the inner wall of these grooves. Drawer slots 5 are fixedly connected between the limiting pull-out blocks 9. The drawer slots 5 have a double-layered structure and are secured by the limiting pull-out blocks. 9. The limiting pull-out groove 10 is connected to the cargo compartment 2 in a limiting sliding pull-out connection, which makes the drawer groove 5 easy to pull out and disassemble quickly, and convenient to place different goods. A connecting hinge 4 is installed on the lower front side of the inner wall of the cargo compartment 2, and an opening and closing cover 3 is installed on the other side of the connecting hinge 4. The opening and closing cover 3 is connected to the cargo compartment 2 in a reset flip connection through the connecting hinge 4, and the opening and closing cover 3 is locked to the cargo compartment 2 through the locking groove 17 and the locking block 18. The locking block 18 is elastically telescopically connected to the telescopic groove 19 through the connecting spring 20, which makes the opening and closing cover 3 easy to open and close quickly and convenient to use. Telescopic grooves 19 are opened on the upper ends of both sides of the opening and closing cover 3, and a connecting spring 20 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the telescopic groove 19. One end of the connecting spring 20 A locking block 18 is fixedly connected, and a lever 21 is fixedly connected to the front edge of the locking block 18. The locking block 18 is inserted into the locking groove 17, which is located on the front edge of the inner wall of the cargo compartment 2. A storage groove 16 is provided in the middle of both sides of the inner wall of the cargo compartment 2, and a clamping plate 13 is embedded in the inner wall of the storage groove 16. The clamping plate 13 is slidably connected to the cargo compartment 2 via a slide rail 14 and a slider 15, and the slide rail 14 and the slider 15 are matching trapezoidal structures. The clamping plate 13 is fixedly connected to the cargo compartment 2 via a locking knob seat 11 and a locking knob 12, which allows the clamping plate 13 to be slidably locked and adjusted to prevent the goods from shaking and ensure stable transportation. The lower ends of the front and rear sides of the clamping plate 13 are fixedly connected to the locking knob seat 11.A locking knob 12 is inserted and installed on the inner wall of the locking knob seat 11. A slider 15 is fixedly connected to the front and rear protruding sides of the lower end of the clamping plate 13, and the slider 15 is slidably inserted and installed with the slide rail 14. The slide rail 14 is located on the front and rear sides of the lower end of the inner wall of the cargo compartment 2.

[0022] Working principle: When using the detachable cargo compartment of this logistics drone, first place the cargo compartment 2 on the ground, then place the outdoor unit inside the cargo compartment 2 and fix it with clamp 13. Next, lock the opening and closing cover 3 by locking groove 17 and locking block 18. Then, control the drone body 1 to move to the upper part of the cargo compartment 2 for matching and splicing. Then, control the electronic lock 7 to insert into the lock groove 8 to form an automatic lock, and then transportation can be carried out. When it is necessary to detach, the electronic lock 7 can be unlocked, and then the cargo compartment 2 will automatically separate and detach. When it falls to the ground, it can be cushioned by the protective sleeve block 6. When it is necessary to transfer different goods, the drawer slot 5 can be inserted into the cargo compartment 2 by limiting pull block 9 and limiting pull groove 10 to continue transportation. This is the usage process of the detachable cargo compartment of this logistics drone.

[0023] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A detachable cargo compartment for logistics drones, comprising a drone main body (1), wherein a cargo compartment (2) is installed at the lower end of the drone main body (1), characterized in that: The lower end of the main body of the drone (1) is electrically connected to the front and rear sides of the two sides, and the electronic locks (7) are installed in the lock grooves (8). The lock grooves (8) are opened on the upper front and rear sides of the inner wall of the cargo compartment (2). The outer wall of the cargo compartment (2) is covered with protective sleeves (6). The upper and lower ends of the inner wall of the cargo compartment (2) are provided with limit pull grooves (10). The inner wall of the limit pull grooves (10) is slidably installed with limit pull blocks (9). The limit pull blocks (9) are fixedly connected with drawer grooves (5). The lower front side of the inner wall of the cargo compartment (2) is installed with a connecting hinge (4). The other side of the connecting hinge (4) is flipped to install an opening and closing cover plate (3). The upper ends of the opening and closing cover plate (3) are provided with telescopic grooves (19). The inner wall of the telescopic grooves (19) is fixedly connected with connecting springs (20). One end of the connecting spring (20) is fixedly connected to a locking block (18), and the front edge of the locking block (18) is fixedly connected to a lever (21). The locking block (18) is inserted into the locking groove (17), and the locking groove (17) is opened on the front edge of the inner wall of the cargo compartment (2). The middle position of both sides of the inner wall of the cargo compartment (2) is provided with a storage groove (16), and a clamping plate (13) is inlaid on the inner wall of the storage groove (16). The lower end of the front and rear sides of the clamping plate (13) is fixedly connected to a locking knob seat (11), and a locking knob (12) is inserted into the inner wall of the locking knob seat (11). The lower end of the clamping plate (13) is fixedly connected to a slider (15), and the slider (15) is slidably inserted into the slide rail (14). The slide rail (14) is opened on the lower end of the inner wall of the cargo compartment (2).

2. The detachable cargo hold for logistics drones according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cargo compartment (2) is installed in a positioning and locking manner with the main body of the UAV (1) through an electronic lock (7) and a lock groove (8), and the shape of the upper end of the cargo compartment (2) matches the shape of the lower end of the main body of the UAV (1).

3. The detachable cargo hold for logistics drones according to claim 2, characterized in that: The opening and closing cover (3) is connected to the cargo compartment (2) in a reset and flipping manner through the connecting hinge (4), and the opening and closing cover (3) is installed in a locking manner with the cargo compartment (2) through the locking groove (17) and the locking block (18). The locking block (18) is connected to the telescopic groove (19) in an elastic telescopic manner through the connecting spring (20).

4. The detachable cargo hold for logistics drones according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drawer slot (5) is a double-layer superimposed structure, and the drawer slot (5) is connected to the cargo compartment (2) in a limited sliding pull-out connection through the limiting pull-out block (9) and the limiting pull-out groove (10).

5. The detachable cargo hold for logistics drones according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protective sleeve (6) is made of rubber, and the protective sleeve (6) is distributed in a wrapping position with the cargo compartment (2) and the opening and closing cover (3).

6. The detachable cargo hold for logistics drones according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamp (13) is connected to the cargo compartment (2) in a limited sliding connection via the slide rail (14) and the slider (15), and the slide rail (14) and the slider (15) are matched trapezoidal structures. The clamp (13) is connected to the cargo compartment (2) in a locked and fixed connection via the locking knob seat (11) and the locking knob (12).

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