Equipment for storage and transportation of unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to equipment for storage and transportation of unmanned aerial vehicles, belongs to the technical field of aircrafts, and solves the problems that in the prior art, unmanned aerial vehicle clusters are difficult to store and transport conveniently, and parallel take-off and landing efficiency of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles is low. The device comprises a container, the container comprises a container body, a task load transfer structure and an unmanned aerial vehicle transfer platform. The task load transfer structure and the unmanned aerial vehicle transfer platform are arranged on the two opposite sides of the box body correspondingly. The task load transfer structure is used for transferring the task load of the unmanned aerial vehicle; the unmanned aerial vehicle transfer platform is used for transferring the unmanned aerial vehicle. According to the utility model, a standardized industrial container is adopted, and the requirements of multi-machine storage and transportation and rapid lifting are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of aircraft technology, and more particularly to a device for the storage and transportation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Background Technology

[0002] As drone technology matures, drone swarms are becoming increasingly widespread. Multi-rotor and compound-wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drones are now demonstrating improved autonomy, intelligence, single-station multi-drone control, and swarm collaborative flight capabilities. The storage, transportation, takeoff, and landing of drone swarms require comprehensive consideration of individual drone configurations, takeoff and landing modes, and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, the storage, transportation, takeoff, and landing systems must meet the requirements for use in outdoor environments. Currently, the large-scale and convenient application of drone swarms is still significantly hampered by storage and transportation methods, takeoff and landing methods, and landing sites, severely restricting the improvement of storage, transportation, takeoff, and landing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on the above analysis, the present invention aims to provide a device for the storage and transportation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to solve the problems of inconvenient storage and transportation of UAV swarms and low efficiency of multi-UAV parallel take-off and landing operations.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is mainly achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A device for storing and transporting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including containers;

[0006] The container includes a container body, a mission load transfer structure, and a drone transfer platform; the mission load transfer structure and the drone transfer platform are respectively located on opposite sides of the container body; the mission load transfer structure is used for transferring mission loads; and the drone transfer platform is used for transferring drones.

[0007] Furthermore, the side wall of the housing is provided with a mission load transfer port and a side support frame; the mission load transfer structure is located at the mission load transfer port; and the UAV transfer platform is located at the side support frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the task load transfer structure includes a first servo motor and a first slide rail; the task load transfer port is provided with a first slide groove, and the first slide rail can slide on the first slide groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the task load transfer structure includes one of a linkage mechanism, a belt drive, or a chain drive structure.

[0010] Furthermore, the drone transfer platform includes a platform body, a second servo motor, and a second slide rail.

[0011] Furthermore, the second slide rail is disposed at the lower part of the platform body; a second slide groove is provided on the side support frame; the second slide rail can slide in the second slide groove and drive the platform body and the drone on it to slide.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a power battery charging compartment; the power battery charging compartment is located at the upper end of the housing and is used to charge and store the power battery of the UAV.

[0013] Furthermore, the power battery charging compartment includes a compartment body and a sliding rail structure disposed at the bottom of the compartment body.

[0014] Furthermore, the slide rail structure is located at the bottom of the cabin.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes external devices; the external devices include communication antennas, weather instruments, and solar panels.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention can achieve at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0017] (1) Compared with the prior art, the container of this utility model adopts a standardized industrial container and is equipped with multiple UAV transfer platforms and task load transfer platforms, which are used for the transfer of UAV clusters and task loads respectively. It can realize the requirements of multi-aircraft storage and transportation and rapid take-off and landing, and has the advantages of standardization, integration and low cost. This utility model has a wide range of application scenarios and can be deployed in urban, rural, mountainous, canyon, island and other environments to realize independent field operation and unmanned operation. Maintenance can be carried out by regular maintenance.

[0018] (2) In this utility model, the task load transfer structure is set at the task load transfer port to realize the transfer operation of the task load from the outside to the inside of the container. The task load transfer structure includes a servo motor and a first slide rail. The task load transfer port is provided with a first slide groove corresponding to the position of the first slide rail. The first slide rail can slide in the first slide groove. When the task load needs to be transferred from the outside to the inside, the servo motor is started to push the first slide rail and push the first slide rail and the task load along the first slide groove to the inside. When the task load needs to be pushed from the inside to the outside, the servo motor is started to retract the first slide rail and retract the first slide rail and the task load along the first slide groove to the outside, so as to realize the precise coordinated control of the modular cargo box.

[0019] (3) In this utility model, the UAV transfer platform includes a platform body, a servo motor, and a second slide rail. The second slide rail is located at the lower part of the platform body, and a second slide groove is provided on the side support frame corresponding to the position of the second slide rail. The second slide rail can slide in the second slide groove, driving the platform body to be pushed out and retracted. When the UAV needs to be pushed out, the servo motor is activated to push the second slide rail, and the second slide rail drives the platform body and the UAV to be pushed out along the second slide groove. When the UAV needs to be retracted, the servo motor is activated to retract the second slide rail, and the second slide rail drives the platform body and the UAV to be retracted into the box along the second slide groove. This embodiment can realize precise collaborative control of multiple UAVs during transfer, and there is no interference between the upper and lower levels during take-off and landing.

[0020] (4) In this utility model, the power battery charging compartment enables the charging and storage of the power battery of the UAV. The slide rail structure is a battery transfer and installation mechanism, which can realize the automatic extraction and installation of the power battery.

[0021] (5) In this utility model, the external equipment includes a communication antenna, a weather instrument and a solar panel; the main functions of the communication antenna include the control of the UAV swarm, communication with the superior command system, and receiving user demand information; the main function of the weather instrument is to monitor the temperature, humidity, wind speed and wind direction of the surrounding environment in real time, and provide the management system in the computer for comprehensive information processing, and provide meteorological data support for the deployment and dismantling of the system and the take-off and landing of the UAV; the main function of the solar panel is to provide power supplement to the system and increase the system's endurance.

[0022] In this invention, the above-described technical solutions can be combined with each other to achieve more preferred combinations. Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the following description, and some advantages will become apparent from the description or be learned by practicing this invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained from the details specifically pointed out in the text and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a device for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and transportation, as shown in the embodiment.

[0025] Figure 2 A structural diagram of the container and external equipment;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the drone transfer platform and the mission payload transfer platform.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the control panel and vents.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 1-Container, 101-Container body, 1011-Task load transfer port, 1012-Side support frame, 1013-Control panel, 1014-Ventilation vent, 102-Task load transfer structure, 103-UAV transfer platform, 2-Generator, 3-Computer, 4-Power battery charging compartment, 5-External equipment, 501-Communication antenna, 502-Weather instrument, 503-Solar panel, 6-UAV, 601-Airframe, 602-Propeller, 7-Task load. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which constitute a part of the present invention and are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to illustrate the principles of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0031] A specific embodiment of this utility model is as follows: Figures 1-3 As shown, a device for storing and transporting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is disclosed, including a container 1;

[0032] Container 1 includes a container body 101, a mission load transfer structure 102, and a drone transfer platform 103; the mission load transfer structure 102 and the drone transfer platform 103 are respectively located on opposite sides of the container body 101; the mission load transfer structure 102 is used to transfer the mission load 7 of the drone 6; the drone transfer platform 103 is used to transfer the drone 6.

[0033] Compared to existing technologies, this embodiment has the advantages of standardization, integration, and low cost. The container 101 adopts a standardized industrial container and is equipped with multiple drone transfer platforms 103 and mission payload transfer platforms 102, which are used for the transfer of drone swarms and mission payloads 7, respectively, and can meet the requirements of multi-drone storage and transportation and rapid take-off and landing. This embodiment has a wide range of applications and can be deployed in environments such as towns, villages, mountains, canyons, and islands to achieve independent field operations, unmanned operations, and only periodic maintenance.

[0034] Specifically, such as Figure 2As shown, the container 101 is a customized design improvement based on a standardized industrial container, maintaining the external outline and main structure of container 1. The container 101 can be modified in various functional areas as needed, such as by adding windows to the side walls or load-bearing trusses internally. In this embodiment, the container 101 is provided with a task load transfer port 1011 and a side support frame 1012. The task load transfer port 1011 and the side support frame 1012 are respectively located on both sides of the container 101.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, a task load transfer structure 102 is disposed at the task load transfer port 1011 to realize the transfer operation of the task load 7 from the outside to the inside of the container 101. Multiple task load transfer structures 102 are provided. Each task load transfer structure 102 includes a first servo motor and a first slide rail. The first slide rail is disposed on the outside of the task load transfer port 1011, and the output end of the servo motor is connected to the first slide rail. A first groove is provided at the position of the task load transfer port 1011 corresponding to the first slide rail, allowing the first slide rail to slide within the first groove. When the task load 7 needs to be transferred from the outside to the inside, the first servo motor is activated to push the first slide rail, moving the first slide rail and the task load 7 along the first groove to the inside; when the task load 7 needs to be pushed from the inside to the outside, the first servo motor is activated to retract the first slide rail, moving the first slide rail and the task load 7 along the first groove back to the outside, thereby achieving precise coordinated control of the modular cargo container. In some possible embodiments, the first slide rail can be replaced by a linkage mechanism, belt drive / chain drive, or other structural forms.

[0036] A drone transfer platform 103 is installed on the side support frame 1012 of the housing 101 to facilitate the deployment and retraction of drones 6. Drones 6 are deployed before takeoff and retracted after landing on the platform. Multiple drone transfer platforms 103 are provided to facilitate the transfer of multiple drones 6. Each drone transfer platform 103 includes a platform body, a second servo motor, and a second slide rail. The second slide rail is located at the lower part of the platform body, and the output end of the second servo motor is connected to the second slide rail. Correspondingly, the side support frame 1012 has a second groove at the position corresponding to the second slide rail. The second slide rail can slide in the second groove, driving the platform body to deploy and retract. When drone 6 needs to be deployed for takeoff, the second servo motor is activated, pushing the second slide rail, which then drives the platform body and drone 6 to deploy along the second groove. When drone 6 needs to be retracted after landing, the servo motor is activated, retracting the second slide rail, which then drives the platform body and drone 6 back into the housing 101 along the second groove. This embodiment enables precise coordinated control of multiple drones during transfer, preventing takeoff and landing interference between upper and lower levels. In some possible embodiments, the second slide rail can be replaced by a linkage mechanism, belt drive / chain drive.

[0037] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the enclosure 101 is also equipped with a control panel 1013 and a vent 1014.

[0038] The control panel 1013 is located at the bottom of the enclosure 101 and integrates functions such as switch control, system status monitoring, communication control, deployment and retraction control of external devices, and mains power input and output operation.

[0039] Ventilation opening 1014 is located at the bottom of housing 101 for ventilation and heat dissipation of internal equipment such as generator 3.

[0040] Furthermore, it also includes a generator 2, a computer 3, a power battery charging compartment 4, and external equipment 5.

[0041] The generator 2 is located at the bottom end of the housing 101. The power source includes, but is not limited to, fuel piston power, turbine power, fuel cell, etc. It has a standard voltage system and the rated power meets the system's operating requirements.

[0042] Computer 3 is located on the end side of enclosure 101 and integrates software for system control, multi-machine control, communication control, and system status monitoring, enabling normal use and maintenance of the system.

[0043] The power battery charging compartment 4 is located at the upper end of the housing 101 and is equipped with a power management system. It can utilize multiple power sources, including the generator 2, the solar panel 503, and mains power, to charge and store the power battery of the UAV 6. The power battery charging compartment 4 includes a compartment body and a sliding rail structure. The sliding rail structure is located at the bottom of the compartment body and is used for pushing the battery out of and retracting it into the compartment body. The sliding rail structure is used to realize the automatic extraction and installation of the power battery.

[0044] External equipment 5 includes a communication antenna 501, a weather instrument 502, and a solar panel 503. The main functions of the communication antenna 501 include controlling the UAV swarm, communicating with the higher-level command system, and receiving user request information. Its technical systems include, but are not limited to, satellite communication, 4G / 5G / 6G communication, Wi-Fi, and self-organizing networks. The main function of the weather instrument 502 is to monitor real-time meteorological data such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and wind direction of the surrounding environment, providing comprehensive information processing to the management system in computer 3, and providing meteorological data support for the system's deployment and dismantling operations and the UAV 6's take-off and landing operations. The main function of the solar panel 503 is to provide power to the system, increasing its endurance.

[0045] The drone 6 includes a fuselage 601 and a propeller 602.

[0046] The airframe 601 is configured with a multi-rotor, compound wing, or tiltrotor configuration capable of vertical takeoff and landing, and includes a flight control and navigation system, power unit, aerodynamic components, and airframe structure. The propeller 602 adopts a folding blade design, which allows the blades to automatically fold without interference when the UAV 6 enters or exits the housing 101, reducing the space requirements of the housing 101.

[0047] The mission payload 7 adopts a modular cargo box design, and its types include, but are not limited to, optoelectronic, communication, ammunition, and supplies. The mission payload 7 is equipped with mechanical, electrical, and communication interfaces that are compatible with the mission payload transfer structure 102, the UAV transfer platform 103, and the airframe 601, enabling transfer, mounting, and other operational processes.

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A device for storing and transporting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that, Including containers (1); The container (1) includes a container body (101), a mission load transfer structure (102), and a drone transfer platform (103); the mission load transfer structure (102) and the drone transfer platform (103) are respectively located on opposite sides of the container body (101); the mission load transfer structure (102) is used for transferring the mission load (7); the drone transfer platform (103) is used for transferring the drone (6).

2. The equipment for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and transportation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the housing (101) is provided with a mission load transfer port (1011) and a side support frame (1012); the mission load transfer structure (102) is provided at the mission load transfer port (1011); the UAV transfer platform (103) is provided at the side support frame (1012).

3. The equipment for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and transportation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The task load transfer structure (102) includes a first servo motor and a first slide rail; the task load transfer port (1011) is provided with a first slide groove, and the first slide rail can slide on the first slide groove.

4. The equipment for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and transportation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The task load transfer structure (102) is one of a linkage mechanism, a belt drive, or a chain drive structure.

5. The equipment for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and transportation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drone transfer platform (103) includes a platform body, a second servo motor, and a second slide rail.

6. The equipment for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and transportation according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second slide rail is located at the lower part of the platform body; the side support frame (1012) is provided with a second slide groove; the second slide rail can slide in the second slide groove and drive the platform body and the drone (6) to slide.

7. The equipment for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and transportation according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a power battery charging compartment (4); the power battery charging compartment (4) is located at the upper end of the housing (101).

8. The equipment for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and transportation according to claim 7, characterized in that, The power battery charging compartment (4) includes a compartment body and a sliding rail structure located at the bottom of the compartment body.

9. The equipment for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) storage and transportation according to claim 8, characterized in that, The slide rail structure is located at the bottom of the cabin.

10. The equipment for storing and transporting unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes external devices (5); the external devices (5) include a communication antenna (501), a weather instrument (502) and a solar panel (503).

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