Turnover seeding device for unmanned aerial vehicle

By designing a reusable seeding device with a suspension frame, crossbar, rope, and boom, the problem of the limited number of seeds that drones can carry was solved, enabling rapid replacement of the reusable aerial seeder, improving planting efficiency and reducing costs.

CN224184491UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01ORDOS FORESTRY & GRASSLAND SCI RES INST +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ORDOS FORESTRY & GRASSLAND SCI RES INST
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

The limited number of seeds that drones can carry, and the long time required to return to the feeding point for refueling, result in low planting efficiency.

Method used

A reusable seeding device was designed, comprising a suspension frame, crossbars, suspension ropes, and booms. The suspension frame is detachably connected to the drone support frame, and the suspension ropes and booms are connected to the reusable aerial seeder, enabling quick replacement of the reusable aerial seeder.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables drones to quickly change and reuse seeders during aerial seeding, improving planting efficiency and reducing planting costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a turnover seeding device for an unmanned aerial vehicle, which relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle seeding mounting and comprises a suspension bracket detachably buckled on a support frame of the unmanned aerial vehicle; the cross rod is arranged on the suspension bracket; one end of the lifting rope is sleeved on the cross rod through a locking ring; the lifting rod is arranged on the turnover aerial seeding device, and the other end of the lifting rope is connected with the lifting rod through a lantern ring; the pre-tightening piece is arranged on the locking ring and the lantern ring, and the pre-tightening piece is detachably connected with the cross rod and the hanging rod; the suspension bracket and the cross rod are arranged on the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the turnover aerial seeding device is replaced by the lifting rope and the lifting rod, so that the problems that the number of seeds carried by the turnover aerial seeding device is limited and the feeding time is long are effectively solved. Meanwhile, the planting cost is reduced, and the planting efficiency is improved.
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Description

A reusable seeding device for drones Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone seeding and mounting technology, specifically to a reusable seeding device for drones. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, aerial seeding technology has been widely applied, playing a vital role in everything from afforestation and ecological restoration to agricultural productivity enhancement. By using drones to precisely sow seeds to the desired areas, not only is sowing efficiency improved, but labor costs are also reduced, making large-scale ecological restoration and agricultural production possible. However, current drone seeding systems have limited seed capacity, and returning to the refueling point for refueling is time-consuming. To address these issues, this invention proposes a reusable seeding device for drones that facilitates easy replacement of the reusable aerial seeder. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of the aforementioned technologies by proposing a reusable seeding device for drones, thereby resolving the problems described above.

[0004] This utility model provides a reusable seeding device for drones, comprising:

[0005] The suspension bracket is detachably attached to the support frame of the drone;

[0006] A crossbar is installed on the suspension frame;

[0007] The hoisting rope has one end secured to the crossbar via a locking ring.

[0008] The boom is mounted on the rotating aerial seeder, and the other end of the suspension rope is connected to the boom via a loop.

[0009] Pre-tensioning components are located on the locking ring and collar, and are detachably connected to the crossbar and the lifting rod.

[0010] Preferably, the suspension frame includes a first suspension frame and a second suspension frame, both of which have a "V" shaped structure. Both ends of the first and second suspension frames have snap-fit ​​grooves, allowing them to be detachably fastened to the UAV's support frame via these grooves. The pre-tensioning component is a pre-tensioning bolt. One side of the locking ring and collar has an arc-shaped piece, and the pre-tensioning bolt is threaded onto the arc-shaped piece. The crossbar and hanger have several threaded holes for connecting to the pre-tensioning bolt.

[0011] Preferably, the first and second suspension brackets are provided with through holes at their upper ends, and the crossbar is located in the through holes; the first and second suspension brackets are provided with locking bolts, and the locking bolts are connected to the locking screw holes on the crossbar.

[0012] Preferably, limiting plates are provided at the ends of the first and second suspension brackets. The limiting plates have limiting grooves. Alternatively, the limiting plates may have mounting holes.

[0013] Preferably, the hoisting rope includes a traction safety rope, a first traction anti-overturning rope, and a second traction anti-overturning rope. The first and second traction anti-overturning ropes are fitted onto both ends of the crossbar via locking rings. The traction safety rope is fitted onto the crossbar via locking rings and is located between the first and second traction anti-overturning ropes. The hoisting rope is made of steel cable.

[0014] Preferably, the boom is inserted into the housing of the reusable aerial seeder.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, it has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This invention effectively solves the problems of limited seed carrying capacity and long feeding time associated with portable aerial seeders by installing a suspension frame and crossbar on a drone and using ropes and rods to change the load of the aerial seeder. It also reduces planting costs and improves planting efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only preferred 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 is a plan view of the drone-mounted rotating aerial seeding device of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the reusable seeding device for drones according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of point A in Figure 2;

[0021] Figure 4 is an enlarged view of point B in Figure 2;

[0022] Figure 5 is an enlarged view of point C in Figure 2;

[0023] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the drone-mounted rotating aerial seeding device of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the replacement process of the reusable aerial seeder of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram, 1-suspension frame; 11-first suspension frame; 12-second suspension frame; 13-buckle slot; 14-locking bolt; 15-limiting plate; 16-limiting groove; 2-crossbar; 3-suspension rope; 31-traction safety rope; 32-traction anti-overturning rope one; 33-traction anti-overturning rope two; 4-suspension rod; 5-pretensioner; 6-locking ring; 7-ring; 8-arc-shaped piece; 9-drone; 10-rotor aerial seeder. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To better understand the structure, functional features, and advantages of this utility model, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0027] Example:

[0028] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, this utility model provides a reusable seeding device for drones, comprising:

[0029] The suspension bracket 1 is detachably attached to the support frame of the UAV 9 and is located on the side of the diagonal bar on the support frame;

[0030] Crossbar 2 is mounted on suspension bracket 1;

[0031] The suspension rope 3 has one end attached to the crossbar 2 via a locking ring 6;

[0032] The boom 4 is mounted on the reusable aerial seeder 10, and the other end of the rope 3 is connected to the boom 4 via a collar 7. The boom 4 can be fixedly welded to the reusable aerial seeder 10, or it can be detachably connected to the reusable aerial seeder 10.

[0033] The pre-tensioning component 5 is located on the locking ring 6 and the collar 7, and is detachably connected to the crossbar 2 and the lifting rod 4. As a locking component between the lifting rope 3 and the lifting rod 4 and the crossbar 2, the pre-tensioning component 5 effectively prevents the lifting rope 3 from detaching from the lifting rod 4 and the crossbar 2, ensuring the operational stability of the reusable seeding device.

[0034] The reusable seeding device of this utility model is mainly used for the rapid replacement of the reusable aerial seeder 10 during the aerial seeding process of drones.

[0035] Referring to Figures 2 and 5, the suspension frame 1 of this utility model includes a first suspension frame 11 and a second suspension frame 12. The first suspension frame 11 and the second suspension frame 12 have a "V" shaped structure. Both ends of the first suspension frame 11 and the second suspension frame 12 are provided with snap-fit ​​grooves 13, allowing them to be detachably fastened to the support frame of the UAV 9 via the snap-fit ​​grooves 13. The first suspension frame 11 and the second suspension frame 12 are located on the sides of the inclined bars on both sides of the support frame, and are horizontally locked to the support frame by a locking crossbar 2.

[0036] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the pre-tightening component 5 of this invention is a pre-tightening bolt. An arc-shaped piece 8 is provided on one side of the locking ring 6 and the collar 7, and the pre-tightening bolt is threaded onto the arc-shaped piece 8. Several threaded holes are provided on the crossbar 2 and the lifting rod 4 for connection with the pre-tightening bolt. The pre-tightening bolt passes through the arc-shaped piece 8 and connects to the threaded holes on the crossbar 2 and the lifting rod 4. Furthermore, multiple threaded holes are spaced axially on the crossbar 2 and the lifting rod 4 to adjust the hanging distance of the three lifting ropes 3.

[0037] As another embodiment of this utility model, as shown in Figures 2 and 5, the first suspension frame 11 and the second suspension frame 12 of this utility model are provided with through holes at their upper ends, and the crossbar 2 is located in the through holes; the first suspension frame 11 and the second suspension frame 12 are provided with locking bolts 14, which are connected to the locking screw holes on the crossbar 2. The crossbar 2 can be locked onto the first suspension frame 11 and the second suspension frame 12 by the locking of the first suspension frame 11, the second suspension frame 12 and the crossbar 2, so that the horizontal movement of the first suspension frame 11 and the second suspension frame 12 is limited by the diagonal bars on both sides of the support frame, which can effectively prevent the problem of sliding on the support frame.

[0038] In another embodiment of this utility model, the suspension rope 3 includes a traction safety rope 31, a first traction anti-overturning rope 32, and a second traction anti-overturning rope 33. The first traction anti-overturning rope 32 and the second traction anti-overturning rope 33 are sleeved at both ends of the crossbar 2 via locking rings 6. The traction safety rope 31 is sleeved on the crossbar 2 via locking rings 6 and is located between the first traction anti-overturning rope 32 and the second traction anti-overturning rope 33. The suspension rope 3 is made of steel cable to provide suspension strength for the rotating aerial seeder 10.

[0039] In another embodiment of the present invention, a limiting piece 15 is provided at the end of the first suspension frame 11 and the second suspension frame 12. The limiting piece 15 is provided to further limit the first suspension frame 1 and the second suspension frame 12 to prevent the buckle groove 13 from disengaging from the support frame.

[0040] Referring to Figure 5, the limiting piece 15 is provided with a limiting groove 16, so that the limiting piece 15 can be fastened to the inclined rod of the support frame by means of the ring fastener through the limiting groove 16.

[0041] As an alternative to this embodiment, the limiting piece 15 is provided with mounting holes, which can be connected to the diagonal rod on the support frame using bolts or screws.

[0042] In another embodiment of this utility model, the hanging rod 4 is inserted into the housing of the reusable aerial seeder 10, allowing for quick replacement of the reusable aerial seeder 10 through this insertion method. Furthermore, there are two hanging rods 4, each inserted into one side of the reusable aerial seeder 10. The reusable aerial seeder 10 is equipped with an insertion interface, allowing for quick insertion of the hanging rods 4. Simultaneously, insertion through holes are provided on the hanging rods 4 and the insertion interface, and a pin is inserted into the insertion through hole to further limit and lock the inserted hanging rods 4.

[0043] The working principle of this utility model:

[0044] Referring to Figure 7, after the reusable seeder 10, carrying seeds, returns to the feeding point during the seeding flight of the drone 9, the drone 9 places the reusable seeder 10 on the ground and hovers it above. Then, it disconnects the reusable seeding device (composed of the suspension frame 1, crossbar 2, rope 3, and boom 4) from the reusable seeder 10 at the connection point. The drone 9 then hovers above another reusable seeder 10 and connects the reusable seeding device to the attachment point on the seed-filled reusable seeder 10. After connection, the drone 9 takes off for the next seeding flight.

[0045] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and does not constitute any limitation on this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solution of this utility model, or modify it into equivalent embodiments, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this utility model. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technology of this utility model without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this utility model shall fall within the protection scope of this technical solution.

Claims

1. A reusable seeding device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that, include: A suspension frame (1) is detachably fastened to the support frame of the drone (9); a crossbar (2) is provided on the suspension frame (1); a suspension rope (3) is fitted onto the crossbar (2) at one end through a locking ring (6); a lifting rod (4) is provided on the rotating aerial seeder (10), and the other end of the suspension rope (3) is connected to the lifting rod (4) through a collar (7); a pre-tensioning member (5) is provided on the locking ring (6) and the collar (7), and the pre-tensioning member (5) is detachably connected to the crossbar (2) and the lifting rod (4).

2. The reusable seeding device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suspension frame (1) includes a first suspension frame (11) and a second suspension frame (12). The first suspension frame (11) and the second suspension frame (12) are "V" shaped structures. The first suspension frame (11) and the second suspension frame (12) are provided with buckle slots (13) at both ends. The first suspension frame (11) and the second suspension frame (12) are detachably fastened to the support frame of the UAV (9) through the buckle slots (13).

3. The reusable seeding device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pre-tightening component (5) is a pre-tightening bolt. An arc-shaped piece (8) is provided on one side of the locking ring (6) and the collar (7). The pre-tightening bolt is threaded onto the arc-shaped piece (8). Several threaded holes connected to the pre-tightening bolt are provided on the crossbar (2) and the hanging rod (4).

4. The reusable seeding device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first suspension bracket (11) and the second suspension bracket (12) are provided with through holes at their upper ends, and the crossbar (2) is located in the through holes; the first suspension bracket (11) and the second suspension bracket (12) are provided with locking bolts (14), and the locking bolts (14) are connected to the locking screw holes on the crossbar (2).

5. The reusable seeding device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hoisting rope (3) includes a traction safety rope (31), a traction anti-overturning rope one (32), and a traction anti-overturning rope two (33). The traction anti-overturning rope one (32) and the traction anti-overturning rope two (33) are sleeved on both ends of the crossbar (2) through the locking ring (6). The traction safety rope (31) is sleeved on the crossbar (2) through the locking ring (6) and is located between the traction anti-overturning rope one (32) and the traction anti-overturning rope two (33).

6. The reusable seeding device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, Limiting plates (15) are provided on the ends of the first suspension bracket (11) and the second suspension bracket (12).

7. The reusable seeding device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting piece (15) is provided with a limiting groove (16).

8. The reusable seeding device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting piece (15) is provided with mounting holes.

9. The reusable seeding device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, The boom (4) is inserted into the housing of the rotating aerial seeder (10).

10. The reusable seeding device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material of the suspension rope (3) is steel cable.