Unmanned aerial vehicle mechanical arm water pipe storage device
Through the coordinated design of the rope winding spindle, guiding mechanism and limiting mechanism, the problems of low efficiency and easy tangling of the water pipe storage device of the drone robotic arm are solved, realizing the rapid loading and unloading and precise guidance of the water pipe, extending its service life and improving portability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUXI ELECTRICAL & HIGHER VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing drone robotic arm water pipe storage devices are inefficient, complex to operate, and prone to tangling or folding, affecting sampling accuracy and lifespan.
The design employs a coordinated approach of a rope-winding spindle, a guiding mechanism, a limiting mechanism, and a reset device to enable rapid deployment and precise guidance of the water pipe, preventing tangling and folding. Through the cooperation of guide wheels and anti-slip textures, the tension of the elastic band and the locking mechanism of the limiting slot plate ensure that the water pipe unfolds and retracts in the preset direction.
It improves the storage efficiency and sampling accuracy of water pipes, extends the service life of water pipes, adapts to the space constraints of drone robotic arms, and enhances portability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone accessories technology, and in particular to a drone robotic arm water pipe storage device. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of drone technology, drones have been widely used in fields such as environmental monitoring and water sampling. However, existing technologies for storing water pipes connected to drone robotic arms are relatively simple and have at least the following problems:
[0003] First, the water pipe storage efficiency is low and the operation is complicated, affecting the sampling efficiency. Second, the water pipe is prone to tangling or folding during storage, affecting its lifespan. Third, the lack of effective guidance and fixation makes it difficult to control the direction of the water pipe during unfolding and storage, affecting the sampling accuracy. Utility Model Content
[0004] This application addresses the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a water pipe storage device for a drone robotic arm. Through the coordinated action of the rope winding spindle, guiding mechanism, limiting mechanism, and reset device, the device enables rapid loading and unloading of water pipes and precise guidance, while avoiding tangling and folding, thus extending the service life of the water pipes.
[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A water pipe storage device for a drone robotic arm, comprising:
[0007] The housing serves as both an outer protective shell and a base for mounting support.
[0008] The main rope winding shaft is rotatably mounted in the rear half of the housing, and quick connectors and water tank connectors are respectively connected to both ends of the main rope winding shaft.
[0009] A guiding mechanism, located in the front half of the housing, is used to guide the water pipe during the winding process;
[0010] A limiting mechanism is located at the front end of the housing to limit the output path of the end water pipe.
[0011] Furthermore, a reset device is also provided between the main rope winding shaft and the rear of the housing.
[0012] Furthermore, the reset device includes a fixing hook disposed at the rear of the housing, a set of adjacent take-up and release wheels fixed on the main shaft of the rope winding, and an elastic band connecting the fixing hook and the take-up and release wheels. Each take-up and release wheel is fixed with a locking screw, and the two ends of the elastic band are respectively connected to the fixing hook and the locking screw.
[0013] Furthermore, each of the take-up and take-down wheels is provided with a retaining edge.
[0014] Furthermore, the housing includes a front cover at the front, an outer shell in the middle, and a bottom plate at the rear.
[0015] Furthermore, the guiding mechanism includes a guide rod rotatably disposed in the middle of the housing, and a guide wheel that rotates along the guide rod.
[0016] Furthermore, the surface of the guide wheel is provided with anti-slip texture.
[0017] Furthermore, the limiting mechanism includes a limiting slot plate fixed to the front end of the housing, and a slider is slidably disposed at the center of the limiting slot plate, with the end of the water pipe passing through and installed at the center of the slider.
[0018] The advantages of this utility model over the prior art are as follows:
[0019] 1) Precise guidance: The guide wheel and anti-slip pattern work together to ensure that the water pipe unfolds in the preset direction and avoids deviation;
[0020] 2) Quick retraction and deployment: The main shaft of the rope drives the retraction and deployment wheel to rotate, and with the tension of the elastic belt, the water pipe can be retracted and deployed with one click. This can effectively avoid problems such as tangling and knotting of the water pipe during the unfolding and retraction process, and improve work efficiency.
[0021] 3) Extended lifespan: The locking mechanism between the limit plate and the slider can significantly reduce water pipe shaking, and the elastic band can also prevent hard pulling and reduce wear;
[0022] 4) Compact structure: The integrated design adapts to the space constraints of the drone's robotic arm, improving portability. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in its stored state.
[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in its unfolded state.
[0027] The components are: 1. Front cover; 2. Limiting slot plate; 3. Slider; 4. Outer shell; 5. Base plate; 6. Quick connector; 7. Bushing; 8. Rope winding spindle; 9. Fixing hook; 10. Retracting and releasing wheel; 11. Locking screw; 12. Water tank connector; 13. Guide wheel; 14. Elastic belt; 15. Guide rod; 16. Water pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0029] This utility model provides a storage device for the water pipe 16 of a drone robotic arm, which aims to solve the problems of low storage efficiency and easy tangling and knotting during storage of existing drone robotic arm storage devices.
[0030] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it includes:
[0031] The housing serves as both a protective enclosure and a mounting support base.
[0032] The main rope winding shaft 8 is rotatably mounted in the rear half of the housing. The two ends of the main rope winding shaft 8 are respectively connected to a quick connector 6 and a water tank connector 12, and a bushing 7 is also provided at one end.
[0033] A guiding mechanism, located in the front half of the housing, is used to guide the water pipe 16 during the winding process;
[0034] A limiting mechanism is provided at the front end of the housing to limit the output path of the end water pipe 16.
[0035] In one embodiment of this utility model, a reset device is also provided between the main rope winding shaft 8 and the rear part of the housing.
[0036] In one embodiment of this utility model, the reset device includes a fixing hook 9 disposed at the rear of the housing, a set of adjacent take-up and release wheels 10 fixed on the main shaft 8 for winding rope, and an elastic band 14 connecting the fixing hook 9 and the take-up and release wheels 10. Each take-up and release wheel 10 is fixed with a locking screw 11, and the two ends of the elastic band 14 are respectively connected to the fixing hook 9 and the locking screw 11.
[0037] In one embodiment of this utility model, each take-up and release wheel 10 is also provided with a retaining edge to prevent the elastic band 14 from detaching from the take-up and release wheel 10 during the winding process.
[0038] In one embodiment of this utility model, the housing includes a front cover 1 located at the front, an outer shell 4 located in the middle, and a bottom plate 5 located at the rear.
[0039] In one embodiment of this utility model, the guiding mechanism includes a guide rod 15 rotatably disposed in the middle of the housing, and a guide wheel 13 that rotates with the guide rod 15.
[0040] In one embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the guide wheel 13 is provided with anti-slip texture to enhance the friction between it and the water pipe 16.
[0041] In one embodiment of this utility model, the limiting mechanism includes a limiting slot plate 2 fixed to the front end of the storage housing, and a slider 3 is slidably disposed at the center of the limiting slot plate 2, with the end of the water pipe 16 passing through and installed at the center of the slider 3.
[0042] The specific structure and working principle of this utility model are as follows:
[0043] Preferred parameters for the main components of this utility model include, but are not limited to:
[0044] Guide wheel 13 has a diameter of 50mm and a surface vulcanized rubber anti-slip layer;
[0045] The elastic band 14 is made of high-elasticity silicone material with an elongation rate of ≥200%.
[0046] The rope winding spindle has a maximum load of 5kg and is compatible with water pipes with an inner diameter of 6-8mm.
[0047] Unfolding stage: Drive the main rope winding shaft 8 to rotate clockwise (one end of the main rope winding shaft 8 is connected to a micro servo motor embedded in the storage housing and driven by the motor), drive the take-up and release wheel 10 to tighten the elastic belt 14 and store tension. The water pipe 16 extends outward along the anti-slip texture of the guide wheel 13 until the slider 3 is inserted into the preset position of the limit slot plate 2.
[0048] Sampling stage: Water pipe 16 is connected to an external water source through quick connector 6, and then the sample is introduced into the drone's water tank through water tank connector 12;
[0049] Storage stage: The main shaft 8 of the rope rotates counterclockwise, the elastic band 14 releases tension, and drives the water pipe 16 to quickly wind around the main shaft 8 in the opposite direction along the guide wheel 13. The guard edge of the take-up and release wheel 10 prevents the elastic band 14 from coming off.
[0050] The above description is an explanation of the present utility model and not a limitation thereof. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the claims. Within the protection scope of the present utility model, any form of modification may be made.
Claims
1. A device for storing a water hose for a drone mechanical arm, characterized in that: include: The housing serves as a protective shell (4) and provides a mounting support base; The main shaft (8) for winding rope is rotatably disposed in the rear half of the housing. The two ends of the main shaft (8) are respectively connected to a quick connector (6) and a water tank connector (12). A guiding mechanism, which is located in the front half of the housing, is used to guide the water pipe (16) during the winding process; A limiting mechanism is provided at the front end of the housing to limit the output path of the end water pipe (16); The limiting mechanism includes a limiting slot plate (2) fixed to the front end of the housing, and a slider (3) is slidably disposed at the center of the limiting slot plate (2), and the end of the water pipe (16) is inserted and installed at the center of the slider (3).
2. The unmanned aerial vehicle mechanical arm water pipe storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reset device is also provided between the main shaft (8) for winding the rope and the rear part of the housing.
3. The unmanned aerial vehicle mechanical arm water pipe storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reset device includes a fixed hook (9) located at the rear of the housing, a set of adjacent take-up and release wheels (10) fixed on the main shaft (8) of the rope winding, and an elastic band (14) connecting the fixed hook (9) and the take-up and release wheels (10). Each take-up and release wheel (10) is fixed with a locking screw (11). The two ends of the elastic band (14) are respectively connected to the fixed hook (9) and the locking screw (11).
4. The unmanned aerial vehicle mechanical arm water pipe storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the retractable and extendable wheels (10) is also provided with a retaining edge.
5. The unmanned aerial vehicle mechanical arm water pipe storage device of claim 1, wherein: The housing includes a front cover (1) at the front, an outer shell (4) in the middle, and a bottom plate (5) at the rear.
6. The unmanned aerial vehicle mechanical arm water pipe storage device of claim 1, wherein: The guiding mechanism includes a guide rod (15) rotatably disposed in the middle of the housing, and a guide wheel (13) is provided on the guide rod (15) to follow the rotation.
7. The unmanned aerial vehicle mechanical arm water pipe storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The surface of the guide wheel (13) is provided with anti-slip texture.