Unmanned aerial vehicle transport case

Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle transport case which is used for relieving the transport burden of operators. The box comprises a box body, a box cover and an ejection structure, a storage space for placing an unmanned aerial vehicle is arranged in the box body, the box cover is arranged above the box body, one side of the box cover is connected with the box body through a connecting piece, and the box cover can rotate around the connecting piece; a concave area is arranged on the inner side of the box cover, and the ejection structure is fixed in the concave area and used for ejecting the unmanned aerial vehicle.

Description

A drone transport container Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipment technology, and more particularly to a UAV transport container. Background Technology

[0002] Small fixed-wing drones, with their long endurance and wide-area operation capabilities, have significant application value in fields such as mountain terrain mapping, disaster monitoring, and material delivery. However, mountainous environments are characterized by complex terrain and dense vegetation, and most areas lack flat ground for drones to glide and take off, requiring catapult devices to achieve initial acceleration and takeoff.

[0003] Currently, operators need to carry both a drone transport case and an independent ejection device when performing tasks. The transport case is used to protect the drone from vibration and impact during transportation, while the ejection device needs to be packed separately or carried on their backs to the work site.

[0004] However, the transport container only has storage and protection functions. The ejection device requires additional space and weight. When traveling in mountainous areas with dense jungles and rugged roads, operators need to carry multiple pieces of equipment at the same time. The transport volume is large and the transport burden is heavy, which can easily lead to excessive physical exertion. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a drone transport container that can reduce the transportation burden on operators.

[0006] This application provides a drone transport container, comprising:

[0007] The box body, the box lid, and the ejection mechanism;

[0008] The box contains a storage space for placing a drone. The box lid closes to the top of the box, and one side of the box lid is connected to the box via a connector. The box lid can rotate around the connector.

[0009] The inner side of the box cover is provided with a recessed area, and the ejection structure is fixed in the recessed area. The ejection structure is used to eject the drone.

[0010] Optionally, the ejection structure includes a guide rail, a sliding carriage, an elastic element, a self-locking buckle, and a support assembly;

[0011] The guide rail is fixed in the recessed area, the sliding trolley is movably connected in the guide rail, one end of the elastic member is connected to the first end of the guide rail, and the other end is connected to the sliding trolley;

[0012] The support assembly is disposed above the sliding vehicle, and a limit block is provided on the support assembly. The limit block is used to abut against the stop block at the bottom of the drone.

[0013] The self-locking latch is located at the second end of the guide rail, so that when the trolley moves to the second end, the self-locking latch locks the trolley. The second end of the guide rail is the end closest to the connector.

[0014] Optionally, the support assembly includes a first arc-shaped support rod and a second arc-shaped support rod, the limiting block is disposed on the first arc-shaped support rod, and the sliding trolley is provided with a first slot and a second slot, the first arc-shaped support rod is disposed in the first slot, and the second arc-shaped support rod is disposed in the second slot.

[0015] Optionally, a buffer is provided at the first end of the guide rail, with the buffer facing the trolley.

[0016] Optionally, a servo motor is also provided at the second end of the guide rail. The servo motor is connected to the self-locking latch and is used to control the self-locking latch to unlock.

[0017] Optionally, the elastic element is one of a spring or a rubber tube.

[0018] Optionally, the support assembly and the sliding trolley are connected in a detachable manner.

[0019] Optionally, the drone transport container also includes support legs, which are disposed on the outside of the container lid, and the bracket is used to support the container lid.

[0020] Optionally, the outer side of the box cover is provided with several connection holes, and the support leg can be detachably connected to any one of the connection holes.

[0021] Optionally, the inner side of the box cover is provided with several buckles, and the buckles are respectively located on both sides of the ejection structure.

[0022] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, this application has the following effects:

[0023] This application integrates a lid on top of the container, with one side of the lid connected to the container via a connector. A recessed area is provided on the inner side of the lid, and the ejection structure is located in this recessed area. During transportation, the lid is closed onto the container. Upon arrival at the work site, the lid is rotated open around the connector, and the drone inside the container is placed on the ejection structure on the inner side of the lid. The ejection structure launches the drone. Thus, this application integrates the ejection structure onto the lid, making it ready for use after the lid is opened. Operators do not need additional carrying space to carry the ejection structure, reducing the volume of the equipment and thus alleviating the transportation burden on operators. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a drone transport box according to this application;

[0026] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the inner side of the lid of a drone transport container according to this application;

[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the connection between the lid and the legs of a drone transport container according to this application;

[0028] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a sliding trolley in a drone transport container according to this application;

[0029] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a connection hole in a drone transport box according to this application;

[0030] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a fixed-wing UAV and a stop block;

[0031] In the diagram, 01 is the housing, 02 is the cover, 03 is the connector, 04 is the guide rail, 05 is the sliding trolley, 06 is the elastic element, 07 is the self-locking buckle, 08 is the first arc-shaped support rod, 09 is the limit block, 10 is the second arc-shaped support rod, 11 is the drone, 12 is the stop block, 13 is the first slot, 14 is the second slot, 15 is the buffer, 16 is the servo motor, 17 is the support leg, 18 is the connecting hole, and 19 is the buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0032] In this utility model, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal" and other terms indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only used to describe the relative positional relationship between the components or parts and do not specifically limit the specific installation orientation of each component or part.

[0033] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; 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, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] Furthermore, the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., drawn in the accompanying drawings of this application are only used to complement the content disclosed in the specification for those skilled in the art to understand and read, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modification to the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this application can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application.

[0036] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0037] To address the problems of large handling volume and heavy transportation burden on operators caused by separating the ejection device from the drone transport container in existing technologies, this application provides a drone transport container to reduce the transportation burden on operators. The specific implementation process of this application is described below.

[0038] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6. The drone transport container provided in this application includes:

[0039] The enclosure 01, the cover 02, and the ejection structure are provided. The enclosure 01 has a storage space for placing the drone 11. The cover 02 is closed on top of the enclosure 01, and one side of the cover 02 is connected to the enclosure 01 via a connector 03. The cover 02 can rotate around the connector 03. The inner side of the cover 02 has a recessed area, and the ejection structure is fixed in the recessed area. The ejection structure is used to eject the drone 11.

[0040] This application relates to a small fixed-wing drone 11, which is stored in a storage space inside a housing 01. The drone 11 can be disassembled into multiple modules and placed in the storage space. The storage space is equipped with foam to protect the drone 11 and reduce collisions.

[0041] The box body 01 and the lid 02 have a square structure. One side of the box body 01 and one side of the lid 02 are connected by a connector 03. A latch is provided on the opposite side. When the lid 02 is closed on the box body 01, the latch is used to lock the lid 02 and the box body 01 to prevent the lid 02 from being opened at will during transportation. The connector 03 can be a hinge, etc.

[0042] The side of the lid 02 facing the body 01 is the inner side. A catapult structure is fixed to the inner side of the lid 02. When the lid 02 is closed onto the body 01, the catapult structure is positioned within the storage space of the body 01. It should be noted that the storage space is ample, and there is a distance between the drone 11 and the catapult structure, preventing collisions. Alternatively, a protective layer (made of sponge or foam) can be added above the drone 11 to separate it from the catapult structure.

[0043] The ejection structure is fixed in the middle of the box cover 02. After the box cover 02 rotates around the connector 03 and opens, the operator can take the drone 11 out of the box body 01 and place it on the ejection structure for ejection, thereby realizing the rapid take-off of the drone 11. If it is necessary to adjust the ejection angle of the drone 11, the angle between the box cover 02 and the box body 01 can be adjusted.

[0044] This application integrates a cover 02 on top of a housing 01. One side of the cover 02 is connected to the housing 01 via a connector 03. A recessed area is provided on the inner side of the cover 02, and the ejection structure is located in this recessed area. During transportation, the cover 02 is closed onto the housing 01. After arriving at the work site, the cover 02 is rotated open around the connector 03, and the drone 11 inside the housing 01 is placed on the ejection structure on the inner side of the cover 02. The ejection structure launches the drone 11. Thus, this application integrates the ejection structure onto the cover 02, which can be used immediately after the cover 02 is opened. Operators do not need additional carrying space to carry the ejection structure, reducing the volume of the equipment and thus alleviating the transportation burden on operators.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, the ejection structure includes a guide rail 04, a sliding carriage 05, an elastic element 06, a self-locking latch 07, and a support assembly. The guide rail 04 is fixed in the recessed area, the sliding carriage 05 is movably connected in the guide rail 04, one end of the elastic element 06 is connected to the first end of the guide rail 04, and the other end is connected to the sliding carriage 05. The support assembly is disposed above the sliding carriage 05, and a limit block 09 is provided on the support assembly. The limit block 09 is used to abut against the stop block 12 at the bottom of the UAV 11. The self-locking latch 07 is disposed at the second end of the guide rail 04, so that when the sliding carriage 05 moves to the second end, the self-locking latch 07 locks the sliding carriage 05. The second end of the guide rail 04 is the end near the connector 03.

[0046] In this embodiment, the guide rail 04 is fixed in the recessed area, and a groove is provided inside the guide rail 04. The wheels of the trolley 05 are placed in the groove and move along the groove. The end of the guide rail 04 near the connector 03 (hinge or hinge) is the second end, and the end away from the connector 03 is the first end. Connecting blocks are provided on both sides of the first end. Elastic members 06 are located on both sides of the guide rail 04. One end of the elastic member 06 is connected to the connecting block, and the other end is connected to the trolley 05. When the operator applies a force to the trolley 05 to move it toward the second end of the guide rail 04, the elastic member 06 gradually becomes stretched, causing the trolley 05 to tend to move toward the first end.

[0047] The support assembly is used to support the drone 11, and a limit block 09 is provided in the support assembly. A stop block 12 is provided at the bottom of the drone 11. When the drone 11 is placed on the support assembly, the limit block 09 on the support assembly is located behind the stop block 12. This rear is the side closer to the connector 03. Therefore, when the support assembly moves forward with the sliding trolley 05, the limit block 09 pushes the stop block 12 forward, that is, pushes the drone 11 forward, so as to launch the drone 11.

[0048] When the sliding trolley 05 moves to the second end, it is locked by the self-locking latch 07. When ejection is required, the self-locking latch 07 is opened to release the sliding trolley 05. Under the action of the elastic element 06, the sliding trolley 05 moves quickly to the first end of the guide rail 04 and propels the UAV 11 forward through the support component, thereby increasing the takeoff speed of the UAV 11.

[0049] In this optional embodiment, the support assembly includes a first arc-shaped support rod 08 and a second arc-shaped support rod 10, a limiting block 09 is disposed on the first arc-shaped support rod 08, and a first slot 13 and a second slot 14 are disposed on the sliding carriage 05, with the first arc-shaped support rod 08 disposed in the first slot 13 and the second arc-shaped support rod 10 disposed in the second slot 14.

[0050] In this embodiment, two slots are provided on the sliding carriage 05, namely the first slot 13 and the second slot 14. The first arc-shaped support rod 08 is detachably connected to the first slot 13, and the second arc-shaped support rod 10 is detachably connected to the second slot 14. The limiting block 09 is provided on the first arc-shaped support rod 08. When the drone 11 is placed on the first arc-shaped support rod 08, the stop block 12 at the bottom of the drone 11 abuts against the limiting block 09.

[0051] In this optional embodiment, a buffer 15 is provided at the first end of the guide rail 04, with the buffer 15 facing the trolley 05. In this embodiment, the buffer 15 can absorb the impact force generated by the trolley 05 during the ejection process, thus protecting the trolley 05 and the box cover 02.

[0052] The buffer 15 is made of a highly elastic and highly damping material, such as rubber or a hydraulic buffer 15. The buffer 15 is located inside the first end, facing the sliding trolley 05. When the sliding trolley 05 carries the drone 11 to the first end, the buffer 15 will first contact the sliding trolley 05 and play a buffering role.

[0053] In this optional embodiment, the support assembly and the sliding trolley 05 are detachably connected. In this embodiment, the support assembly is configured to be detachably connected. In the transportation state (when the lid 02 is closed on the box body 01), the support assembly is detached from the sliding trolley 05 and placed inside the box body 01 or fixed to the inside of the lid 02, thereby realizing the storage of the support assembly.

[0054] In this optional embodiment, a servo motor 16 is also provided at the second end of the guide rail 04. The servo motor 16 is connected to the self-locking latch 07 and is used to control the self-locking latch 07 to unlock.

[0055] In this embodiment, a servo motor 16 is provided to control the unlocking of the self-locking latch 07. A battery and a control module are provided next to the servo motor 16. The control module is used to receive the release command from the operator and then control the self-locking latch 07 to unlock through the servo motor 16. The servo motor 16 and the self-locking latch 07 are connected by a steel wire rope.

[0056] In this optional embodiment, the elastic element 06 is one of a spring or a rubber tube.

[0057] In an optional embodiment, the transport container of the drone 11 also includes legs 17 disposed on the outside of the container cover 02, which are used to support the container cover 02.

[0058] In this embodiment, by setting the support leg 17 to be connected to the outside of the box cover 02, the stability of the box cover 02 is improved, thereby ensuring the stable ejection of the UAV 11 by the ejection structure.

[0059] In this optional embodiment, the outer side of the cover 02 is provided with a plurality of connection holes 18, and the support leg 17 is detachably connected to any one of the connection holes 18.

[0060] In this embodiment, the support leg 17 is detachably connected to the box cover 02. Several connection holes 18 are provided on the outside of the box cover 02. The connection holes 18 are located at the center line of the box cover 02, and the center line is parallel to the guide rail 04. By changing the connection holes 18 connected to the support leg 17, the tilt angle of the box cover 02 can be changed, thereby achieving multiple ejection angles.

[0061] In an optional embodiment, the inner side of the box cover 02 is provided with a plurality of latches 19, which are located on both sides of the ejection structure.

[0062] In this embodiment, the buckle 19 serves to fix the support leg 17 to the inside of the box cover 02, and to fix the first arc-shaped support rod 08 and the second arc-shaped support rod 10 to the inside of the box cover 02.

[0063] When not in use, the support leg 17 can be removed and secured to the inside of the lid 02 using the clip 19; the first arc-shaped support rod 08 and the second arc-shaped support rod 10 can also be removed and secured to the inside of the lid 02 using the clip 19, thereby reducing the space occupied. The support leg 17, the first arc-shaped support rod 08, and the second arc-shaped support rod 10 are fixed to the inside of the lid 02 as shown in Figure 2.

[0064] It should be noted that the above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A drone transport container, characterized in that, include: The enclosure comprises a housing, a lid, and a launch mechanism. The housing contains a storage space for placing a drone. The lid closes to the top of the housing and is connected to the housing on one side via a connector. The lid is rotatable around the connector. The inner side of the lid has a recessed area, and the launch mechanism is fixed in the recessed area. The launch mechanism is used to launch the drone.

2. The drone transport container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ejection structure includes a guide rail, a sliding trolley, an elastic element, a self-locking buckle, and a support assembly. The guide rail is fixed in the recessed area, and the sliding trolley is movably connected to the guide rail. One end of the elastic element is connected to the first end of the guide rail, and the other end is connected to the sliding trolley. The support assembly is located above the sliding trolley and has a limit block that abuts against a stop block on the bottom of the drone. The self-locking buckle is located at the second end of the guide rail, so that when the sliding trolley moves to the second end, the self-locking buckle locks the sliding trolley. The second end of the guide rail is the end closest to the connecting member.

3. The drone transport container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support assembly includes a first arc-shaped support rod and a second arc-shaped support rod. The limiting block is disposed on the first arc-shaped support rod. The sliding trolley is provided with a first slot and a second slot. The first arc-shaped support rod is disposed in the first slot, and the second arc-shaped support rod is disposed in the second slot.

4. The drone transport container according to claim 2, characterized in that, A buffer is provided at the first end of the guide rail, and the buffer faces the trolley.

5. The drone transport container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second end of the guide rail is also provided with a servo motor, which is connected to the self-locking latch and is used to control the self-locking latch to unlock.

6. The drone transport container according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The elastic element is either a spring or a rubber tube.

7. The drone transport container according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The support component is detachably connected to the sliding vehicle.

8. The drone transport container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The drone transport container also includes support legs, which are located on the outside of the container lid, and the bracket is used to support the container lid.

9. The drone transport container according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer side of the box cover is provided with several connection holes, and the support leg can be detachably connected to any one of the connection holes.

10. The drone transport container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The inner side of the box cover is provided with several buckles, which are located on both sides of the ejection structure.

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