Transportation pod for unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a transportation pod for an unmanned aerial vehicle, which belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle transportation equipment and comprises a dismounting module arranged in the middle of the bottom of a multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle, an undercarriage arranged at the bottom of a multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle body, a transportation box arranged on the undercarriage and a door plate hinged to the bottom of the front side of the transportation box. A door lock is fixedly arranged at the top of the front face of the transport box, limiting assemblies are symmetrically arranged on the rear wall in the transport box, each limiting assembly comprises an elastic limiting belt, the elastic limiting belts are arranged in the axial direction of the transport box, and the top of the transport box communicates with a positioning assembly. Articles in the transport box are bound and limited through the elastic limiting belt, then the linkage plate is driven by the electric push rod to move, then the positioning plate connected with the linkage plate moves to press and position the bound articles, and therefore the situation that the goods in the transport box shake too much when the multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle flies is prevented, and the goods in the transport box cannot be damaged. And therefore, the transportation safety of the unmanned aerial vehicle is improved.

Description

A transport pod for unmanned aerial vehicles Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) transportation equipment technology, specifically to a UAV transportation pod. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of society, the logistics industry has become more intelligent. The costs and difficulties of logistics transportation in short-distance remote areas and the real-time transportation that improves user experience can be solved by multi-rotor drones, and multi-rotor logistics drones have emerged.

[0003] In related technologies, a transport container, or "pod," is installed on the bottom of a multi-rotor drone. The items to be transported are placed inside the transport container, which are generally lightweight items. The drone is then remotely operated via a remote platform to fly the transport container and items to the customer.

[0004] However, most current multi-rotor logistics drones are based on industrial-grade drones with simple modifications. Their transport pods are mostly simple boxes fixed to the bottom of the drone's fuselage. After the goods are loaded into the boxes, they are prone to shaking during transportation, which can make the drone unstable during flight and reduce its safety. To solve the above problems, a drone transport pod is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a transport pod for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The present invention uses an elastic limiting strap to bind and limit the items inside the transport pod, and then uses an electric push rod to drive the linkage plate to move, thereby causing the positioning plate connected to the linkage plate to move and press and position the bound items, thus preventing the goods inside the transport pod from shaking too much during the flight of the multi-rotor UAV, thereby improving the safety of UAV transportation.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a transport pod for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including a disassembly and assembly module centrally located at the bottom of the multi-rotor UAV, a landing gear located at the bottom of the multi-rotor UAV fuselage, a transport container mounted on the landing gear, a door panel hinged to the bottom front of the transport container, a door lock fixedly mounted at the top front of the transport container, a limiting component symmetrically arranged on the rear wall inside the transport container, each limiting component including an elastic limiting band, the elastic limiting band being arranged along the axial direction of the transport container, and a positioning component connected to the top of the transport container.

[0007] The limiting component also includes a snap-fit ​​buckle fixedly installed at one end of the elastic limiting band, which is used to connect the elastic limiting band to the snap-fit ​​groove. A snap-fit ​​base is provided at the other end of the elastic limiting band, which is used to connect and fix one end of the elastic limiting band to the transport box. A snap-fit ​​groove is provided on one side of the snap-fit ​​buckle, which is used to detachably fix the snap-fit ​​buckle, so that the other end of the elastic limiting band is also connected and fixed to the transport box. The snap-fit ​​base is connected to the inner rear wall of the transport box, and the snap-fit ​​groove is connected to the inner rear wall of the transport box. The snap-fit ​​groove and the snap-fit ​​base are symmetrical.

[0008] The positioning assembly includes an opening at the top of the transport box, which allows the telescopic end of the electric push rod to move up and down, thus extending into the transport box. A positioning frame is provided above the opening, which connects the transport box to the connecting slot and also seals the upper part of the opening. A connecting slot is provided at the top of the positioning frame, which is used to install the electric push rod and connect it to the disassembly module. Multiple electric push rods are provided in the connecting slot, which drives the linkage plate to move up and down. The bottom of the multiple electric push rods is provided with a common linkage plate, which connects the positioning plate to the electric push rod, thus allowing the positioning plate to move up and down as well. A positioning plate is fixedly provided at the bottom of the linkage plate, which is used to press and position the items placed inside the transport box.

[0009] The positioning plate has several protrusions on its surface. These protrusions are used to increase the friction between the positioning plate and the transported goods, thereby making the positioning effect more stable. The protrusions are in the shape of an inverted trapezoid.

[0010] The landing gear has a groove in the middle to reinforce the connection between the transport box and the landing gear. The landing gear is connected to the transport box via bolts through the groove, and the lateral dimensions of the transport box are adapted to the groove.

[0011] The front end of the door panel is equipped with a latch that engages with the door lock, which allows for a detachable connection between the upper part of the door panel and the transport box.

[0012] Handles are symmetrically arranged on the side of the door panel away from the transport box. The handles are used to support the door panel after it is opened and flattened, and also make it easier for people to open the transport box. The handles are hollow square frames.

[0013] In summary, compared with the prior art, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0014] 1. The items inside the transport box are bound and limited by elastic limit straps. Then, the linkage plate is moved by an electric push rod, which in turn moves the positioning plate connected to the linkage plate to press and position the bound items. This prevents the goods inside the transport box from shaking too much during the flight of the multi-rotor drone, thereby improving the safety of drone transportation.

[0015] 2. The protrusions are used to increase the friction between the positioning plate and the transported goods, thereby making the positioning effect more stable.

[0016] 3. The handle is used to support the door panel after it is opened and extended, and the handle also makes it easier for people to open the transport box. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is a front sectional view of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is a partial enlarged view of A in Figure 2 of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 is a top sectional view of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 is a front sectional view of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 is a side sectional view of this utility model.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100, Multi-rotor UAV; 101, Assembly / Disassembly module; 102, Landing gear; 103, Groove; 104, Transport box; 200, Door panel; 201, Door lock; 202, Locking latch; 203, Handle; 300, Limiting component; 301, Elastic limiting band; 302, Snap-fit ​​buckle; 303, Snap-fit ​​groove; 304, Snap-fit ​​base; 400, Positioning component; 401, Opening; 402, Positioning frame; 403, Connecting groove; 404, Electric push rod; 405, Linkage plate; 406, Positioning plate; 407, Protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to Figures 1-6. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0025] As shown in Figures 1-6: This embodiment provides a transport pod for a drone, including a disassembly and assembly module 101 centrally located at the bottom of a multi-rotor drone 100. The disassembly and assembly module 101 is used to connect and fix the multi-rotor drone 100 to the connecting slot 403, thereby connecting the multi-rotor drone 100 to the electric push rod 404. A landing gear 102 is located at the bottom of the multi-rotor drone 100 fuselage, and the landing gear 102 is fixedly connected to the fuselage of the multi-rotor drone 100 by bolts. A transport box 104 is mounted on the landing gear 102. A door panel 200 is hinged to the bottom front of the transport box 104, and a door lock 201 is fixedly mounted on the top front of the transport box 104. The door lock 201 is used for the transport box... The opening and closing of 104 involves a limiting component 300 symmetrically arranged on the rear wall inside the transport box 104. The limiting component 300 is used to bind and limit the items placed inside the transport box 104. Each limiting component 300 includes an elastic limiting band 301. The elastic limiting band 301 binds the items inside the transport box 104, such as square or cylindrical express boxes. The elastic limiting band 301 is arranged along the axial direction of the transport box 104. A positioning component 400 is connected to the top of the transport box 104. The positioning component 400 is used to press and position the items bound and limited by the elastic limiting band 301, thereby preventing the goods inside the transport box 104 from shaking too much during the flight of the multi-rotor drone 100.

[0026] In use, the elastic limiting band 301 binds and limits the items inside the transport box 104, and then the electric push rod 404 drives the linkage plate 405 to move, which in turn causes the positioning plate 406 connected to the linkage plate 405 to move and press and position the bound items, thereby preventing the goods inside the transport box 104 from shaking too much when the multi-rotor drone 100 is flying, thus improving the safety of drone transportation.

[0027] This embodiment provides a transport pod for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

[0028] As shown in Figure 4, the limiting component 300 also includes a snap fastener 302 fixedly disposed at one end of an elastic limiting band 301. The snap fastener 302 and the elastic connecting band can be heat-fused together. The snap fastener 302 is used to connect the elastic limiting band 301 to the snap groove 303. A snap base 304 is disposed at the other end of the elastic limiting band 301. The snap base 304 is used to connect and fix one end of the elastic limiting band 301 to the transport box 104. A snap groove 303 is disposed on one side of the snap fastener 302. The snap groove 303 is used to detachably fix the snap fastener 302, so that the other end of the elastic limiting band 301 is also connected and fixed to the transport box 104. The snap base 304 is bolted to the inner rear wall of the transport box 104, and the snap groove 303 is bolted to the inner rear wall of the transport box 104. The snap groove 303 and the snap base 304 are symmetrical.

[0029] Its effect is as follows: the snap fastener 302 is used to connect the elastic limiting band 301 to the snap fastener groove 303, the snap fastener base 304 is used to connect and fix one end of the elastic limiting band 301 to the transport box 104, and the snap fastener groove 303 is used to detachably fix the snap fastener 302, so that the other end of the elastic limiting band 301 is also connected and fixed to the transport box 104, thereby binding and limiting the items inside the transport box 104.

[0030] As shown in Figures 2 and 3: The positioning component 400 includes an opening 401 on the top of the transport box 104, which extends through the top of the transport box 104 and is located in the center of the top of the transport box 104. The opening 401 allows the telescopic end of the electric push rod 404 to move up and down, so that the telescopic end of the electric push rod 404 can extend into the transport box 104. A positioning frame 402 is provided on the upper part of the opening 401. The positioning frame 402 is heat-fused to the transport box 104. The positioning frame 402 is used to connect the transport box 104 to the connecting groove 403 and also to seal the upper part of the opening 401. A connecting groove 403 is provided on the top of the positioning frame 402. The connecting groove 403 and the positioning frame 402 can be fixed by bolts. The connecting groove 403 is used to install the electric push rod 404. 04. The connecting groove 403 is also used to connect the electric push rod 404 to the disassembly module 101. Multiple electric push rods 404 are provided in the connecting groove 403. The driving end of the electric push rod 404 is fixed to the inner wall of the connecting groove 403 by bolts. The electric push rod 404 is used to drive the linkage plate 405 to move up and down. The bottom of the multiple electric push rods 404 is provided with a linkage plate 405. The linkage plate 405 is fixed to the telescopic end of the electric push rod 404 by bolts. The linkage plate 405 is used to connect the positioning plate 406 to the electric push rod 404, so that the positioning plate 406 can also move up and down. The positioning plate 406 is fixedly provided at the bottom of the linkage plate 405. The positioning plate 406 is fixed to the linkage plate 405 by bolts. The positioning plate 406 is used to press and position the items placed in the transport box 104.

[0031] Its effects are as follows: the opening 401 is used for the telescopic end of the electric push rod 404 to move up and down, so that the telescopic end of the electric push rod 404 can be inserted into the transport box 104; the positioning frame 402 is used to connect the transport box 104 to the connecting groove 403, and the positioning frame 402 is also used to seal the upper part of the opening 401; the connecting groove 403 is used to install the electric push rod 404, and the connecting groove 403 is also used to connect the electric push rod 404 to the disassembly module 101; the electric push rod 404 is used to drive the linkage plate 405 to move up and down; the linkage plate 405 is used to connect the positioning plate 406 to the electric push rod 404, so that the positioning plate 406 can also move up and down, and thus the positioning plate 406 presses and positions the items placed in the transport box 104.

[0032] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the surface of the positioning plate 406 is provided with several protrusions 407. The protrusions 407 can be made of adhesive material. The protrusions 407 are heat-fused to the lower surface of the positioning plate 406. The protrusions 407 are used to increase the friction between the positioning plate 406 and the transported items, thereby making the positioning effect more stable. The protrusions 407 are in the shape of an inverted trapezoid.

[0033] Its effect is that the protrusion 407 is used to increase the friction between the positioning plate 406 and the transported goods, thereby making the positioning effect more stable.

[0034] As shown in Figures 1 and 6: The landing gear 102 has a groove 103 in the middle. The groove 103 is used to reinforce the connection between the transport box 104 and the landing gear 102. The landing gear 102 is connected to the transport box 104 through the groove 103 and bolts. The lateral dimension of the transport box 104 is adapted to the groove 103.

[0035] Its effect is that the groove 103 is used to reinforce the connection between the transport box 104 and the landing gear 102, making the transport box 104 more stable on the landing gear 102.

[0036] As shown in Figures 1, 5, and 6: The front end of the door panel 200 is provided with a latch 202 that is locked to the door lock 201. The door lock 201 can be an electric latch 201. The latch 202 is used to detachably connect the upper part of the door panel 200 to the transport box 104. The side of the door panel 200 away from the transport box 104 is symmetrically provided with a handle 203. The handle 203 is fixed to the door panel 200 by bolts. The handle 203 is used to support the door panel 200 after it is opened and flattened. The handle 203 also makes it convenient for people to open the transport box 104. The handle 203 is a hollow square frame.

[0037] Its effect is as follows: the handle 203 is used to support the door panel 200 after it is opened and flattened, and the handle 203 also makes it convenient for people to open the transport box 104.

[0038] Working principle: The elastic limiting band 301 in the limiting component 300 binds and limits the items in the transport box 104, and then the buckle 302 is connected and fixed to the buckle groove 303, thereby limiting the items bound by the elastic limiting band 301. Then, the electric push rod 404 drives the linkage plate 405 to move, which in turn moves the positioning plate 406 connected to the linkage plate 405 to press and position the bound items, thereby preventing the goods in the transport box 104 from shaking too much when the multi-rotor drone 100 is flying, thus improving the safety of drone transportation.

[0039] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A transport pod for a drone, comprising a disassembly module (101) centrally located at the bottom of a multi-rotor drone (100), a landing gear (102) located at the bottom of the fuselage of the multi-rotor drone (100), and a transport container (104) mounted on the landing gear (102), characterized in that: The transport box (104) has a door panel (200) hinged to the bottom front, and a door lock (201) fixedly installed at the top front. A limiting component (300) is symmetrically arranged on the rear wall inside the transport box (104). Each limiting component (300) includes an elastic limiting band (301) which is arranged along the axial direction of the transport box (104). A positioning component (400) is connected to the top of the transport box (104).

2. The transport pod for unmanned aerial vehicles as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component (300) further includes a snap fastener (302) fixedly disposed at one end of the elastic limiting band (301) and a snap base (304) disposed at the other end of the elastic limiting band (301). A snap groove (303) is provided on one side of the snap fastener (302). The snap base (304) is connected to the inner rear wall of the transport box (104). The snap groove (303) is connected to the inner rear wall of the transport box (104). The snap groove (303) and the snap base (304) are symmetrical.

3. A transport pod for a drone as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning component (400) includes an opening (401) on the top of the transport box (104), a positioning frame (402) is provided on the upper part of the opening (401), a connecting groove (403) is provided on the top of the positioning frame (402), a plurality of electric push rods (404) are provided in the connecting groove (403), a linkage plate (405) is provided on the bottom of the plurality of electric push rods (404), and a positioning plate (406) is fixedly provided on the bottom of the linkage plate (405).

4. A transport pod for a drone as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning plate (406) has a plurality of protrusions (407) on its surface, and the protrusions (407) are in the shape of an inverted trapezoid.

5. A transport pod for a drone as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The landing gear (102) has a groove (103) in the middle, and the lateral dimension of the transport box (104) is adapted to the groove (103).

6. A transport pod for a drone as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The front end of the door panel (200) is provided with a latch (202) that is locked and connected to the door lock (201).

7. A transport pod for a drone as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The door panel (200) is symmetrically provided with handles (203) on the side away from the transport box (104), and the handles (203) are hollow square frames.

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