Multi-rotor-wing multi-habitat transportation unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle transportation, in particular to a multi-rotor multi-habitat transportation unmanned aerial vehicle. The utility model discloses a multi-rotor-wing multi-habitat transportation unmanned aerial vehicle. Comprising a carrying box internally provided with a containing cavity, lifting rotors arranged at the four corners of the containing cavity and extending out of the carrying box, an electric four-wheel-drive chassis arranged on the bottom side of the carrying box, and a mounting slot formed in the front side of the carrying box. The movable buckling piece is detachably connected with the mounting slot; and the control center is positioned in the accommodating cavity. According to the utility model, the mounting slot is arranged on the carrying box body, and when corresponding external accessories such as a sensor and a camera need to be replaced according to actual scenes, the movable buckling piece is mounted on the rear side of the external accessories, so that the movable buckling piece is buckled with the mounting slot, and a communication data line is connected to an internal control center, thereby realizing quick mounting and dismounting; and the control center is also provided with a standardized interface slot, so that external accessories can be conveniently and quickly connected, and operation is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) transportation technology, and in particular to a multi-rotor amphibious transport UAV. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread application of drone technology, its importance in the transportation sector is becoming increasingly prominent. However, existing drones often require customized design for specific tasks when performing different transportation missions, resulting in insufficient versatility and flexibility. In practical applications, users need to frequently change drones for different land, sea, and air scenarios, which not only increases costs but also reduces work efficiency. Furthermore, the replacement process for accessories on existing drones is complex, and installation and disassembly are time-consuming, making it difficult to meet the needs of rapid mission switching. Utility Model Content

[0003] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of this invention may be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the description and other accompanying drawings.

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide a multi-rotor amphibious transport drone. By setting multiple lifting rotors, drive wheels, and propellers on the cargo box, the cargo box can achieve amphibious transport and adapt to different transport scenarios. The cargo box is also provided with mounting slots. When it is necessary to replace the corresponding external accessories, such as sensors or cameras, according to the actual scenario, a movable fastener is installed on the rear side of the external accessory. The movable fastener is engaged with the mounting slot and the communication data line is connected to the internal control center, thereby achieving quick installation and disassembly. The control center is also provided with standardized interface slots to facilitate the quick connection of external accessories and enable operation.

[0005] This utility model provides a multi-rotor amphibious transport drone, including a cargo box with an internal cavity, lifting rotors located at the four corners of the cavity and extending outward from the cargo box, an electric four-wheel drive chassis located on the bottom side of the cargo box, a mounting slot located on the front side of the cargo box, a movable fastener detachably connected to the mounting slot, and a control center located in the cavity, wherein the control center is electrically connected to the lifting rotors and the electric four-wheel drive chassis.

[0006] The front side of the cargo box has several power supply holes, and the receiving cavity is connected to the outside through the power supply holes. The mounting slot is located on the front side of the cargo box and fits against the outer wall of the cargo box. The mounting slot has a sliding groove with a cross-shaped cross section in the longitudinal direction. The upper side of the sliding groove is connected to the outside, and the lower side of the sliding groove is sealed. A connecting groove is also provided on the rear side of the mounting slot. The position of the connecting groove corresponds to the position of the power supply hole. The power supply hole is connected to the sliding groove through the connecting groove.

[0007] A cargo box with a receiving cavity is used for cargo transportation. A lifting rotor extending from the cargo box body is used to lift the cargo box into the air. An electric four-wheel drive chassis is used to drive the cargo box on land, enabling amphibious transport. The mounting slots and power supply holes on the front of the cargo box correspond to each other. When the movable fasteners are connected to external accessories such as cameras and sensors, the fasteners and mounting slots allow for quick disassembly of the external accessories. The communication data lines of the external accessories can sequentially pass through the connecting slot and the power supply hole and connect to the control center inside the receiving cavity. Preferably, the cargo box is... The lightweight material facilitates the use of a lift rotor to propel the cargo box into flight. This lift rotor is a commercially available component that can be directly purchased and will not be described in detail here. The specific structure and installation method can be found in existing technologies. It should also be understood that the housing also houses other drone components such as gyroscopes, accelerometers, and GPS devices to enable the drone's basic obstacle avoidance and positioning functions. These functions are common in the field and well-known to those skilled in the art, and are not the focus of this application. Therefore, they will not be elaborated upon here, but this does not mean that the technical solution of this application lacks the necessary components for drone flight.

[0008] In some embodiments, the movable fastener includes a mating surface, a fastening post, and a guide post. The fastening post has a cross-shaped cross section and is adapted to the sliding groove. The front side of the fastening post is connected to the mating surface, and the rear side of the fastening post is connected to the guide post. The guide post is adapted to the shape of the connecting groove. The mating surface is used to connect with external accessories and fix their position. The fastening post is used to fasten with the sliding groove, and the guide post on the rear side matches the connecting groove, improving the airtightness and waterproofness of the entire fastening structure, facilitating the drone's movement on water. Preferably, an adhesive layer is provided on the outer side of the mating surface.

[0009] In some embodiments, the movable fastener has a through hole extending laterally, and an elastic slot extending upward from the through hole. One side of the elastic slot communicates with the through hole, and the other side communicates with the outside. Since external accessories are often connected to the control center via communication data cables, to prevent the communication data cables from being exposed during installation, the movable fastener has a through hole and an elastic slot. This allows the communication data cable to smoothly pass through the elastic slot and be inserted into the through hole when the back of the external accessory is against the mating surface, fixing the position of the communication data cable and protecting it. Conversely, if the external accessory does not have a communication data cable, the movable fastener, in conjunction with the mounting slot, can still provide a quick installation and removal function.

[0010] In some embodiments, both the movable fastener and the mounting slot are made of elastic material. The elastic material of the movable fastener facilitates the insertion of the communication data cable from the elastic slot into the through hole, while the elastic material of the mounting slot facilitates the insertion of the movable fastener and aligns the wire post with the communicating groove.

[0011] In some embodiments, the system further includes an electric propeller. A groove is provided on the bottom side of the cargo box, and an opening is provided on the electric four-wheel drive chassis. The opening corresponds to the groove. The electric propeller is fitted into the groove and extends outwards. The electric propeller is electrically connected to the control center. The electric propeller on the bottom side of the cargo box drives the cargo box to travel on the water surface, achieving water transport functionality. The opening on the electric four-wheel drive chassis provides space for the electric propeller to operate. Preferably, the electric four-wheel drive chassis is waterproof. The specific structures of the electric four-wheel drive chassis and the electric propeller can be found in existing technologies.

[0012] In some embodiments, the system further includes a high-definition camera and a multispectral sensor. The movable fastener is mounted on the back of both the high-definition camera and the multispectral sensor, and the high-definition camera and the multispectral sensor are detachably connected to the mounting slot via the movable fastener. The high-definition camera and the multispectral sensor are external accessories, and can be quickly installed and removed through the cooperation of the movable fastener and the mounting slot.

[0013] In some embodiments, a power supply battery is also included, located within the cargo container, and electrically connected to the lifting rotor, the electric four-wheel drive chassis, the control center, and the electric propeller. The power supply battery powers the entire drone, ensuring its continuous operation during cargo transport.

[0014] In some embodiments, the control center is provided with a standardized interface slot, which includes several mechanical interface slots and electrical interface slots. This standardized interface slot is electrically connected to the control center. The standardized interface slot with multiple mechanical and electrical interface slots enables quick replacement. External accessories uniformly use standard mechanical or electrical interfaces. After quick installation, the interface directly connects to the control center, avoiding the cumbersome installation and potential disconnection issues caused by multiple adapters. When it is necessary to disassemble external accessories, the interface can be directly unplugged to disconnect them from the control center.

[0015] In some embodiments, the high-definition camera, the multispectral sensor, and the power supply battery are all provided with communication data lines, which are connected to the mechanical interface slot or the electrical interface slot on the standardized interface slot. The high-definition camera and the multispectral sensor are external accessories, connected to the control center via the standardized interface slot.

[0016] In some embodiments, the communication data cable of the high-definition camera and the multispectral sensor is inserted into the through hole via the elastic slot. To fix the position of the communication data cable and prevent it from being exposed, the communication data cable is inserted into the through hole, concealing its position, while allowing for smooth installation and removal.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] This invention enables amphibious transport by incorporating multiple lifting rotors, drive wheels, and propellers on the cargo box, allowing it to adapt to various transport scenarios. The cargo box also features mounting slots. When external accessories, such as sensors or cameras, need to be replaced according to the actual scenario, a movable fastener is installed on the rear side of the external accessory. This fastener engages with the mounting slot, connecting the communication data cable to the internal control center for quick installation and removal. The control center also features standardized interface slots for easy access to external accessories and operation.

[0019] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0020] Undoubtedly, such and other objects of this invention will become more apparent after the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which are illustrated in various accompanying drawings and illustrations.

[0021] To make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, one or more preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0023] In the accompanying drawings, the same parts use the same reference numerals, and the drawings are schematic and not necessarily drawn to actual scale.

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

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the UAV in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the movable fastener and the mounting slot in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connection between the movable fastener and the mounting slot in some embodiments of this utility model.

[0028] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0029] 1. Cargo container;

[0030] 2. Elevating rotor;

[0031] 3. Electric four-wheel drive chassis;

[0032] 4. Install the slot;

[0033] 41. Sliding groove; 42. Connecting groove;

[0034] 5. Movable fasteners;

[0035] 51. Fitting surface; 52. Fastening post; 53. Conductive post; 54. Through hole; 55. Flexible slot;

[0036] 6. High-definition camera;

[0037] 7. Multispectral sensor;

[0038] 8. Communication data cable. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for explaining the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0040] Furthermore, it should be understood in the description of this utility model that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0041] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral unit; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. However, specifying a direct connection indicates that the two main bodies at the connection point are not connected through a transitional structure, but are simply connected to form a whole through a connecting structure. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] In this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "below" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first and second features, or indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the drone in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the present invention provides a multi-rotor amphibious transport drone, including a cargo box 1 with an internal cavity, lifting rotors 2 disposed at the four corners of the cavity and extending outward from the cargo box 1, an electric four-wheel drive chassis 3 disposed on the bottom side of the cargo box 1, a mounting slot 4 disposed on the front side of the cargo box 1, a movable fastener 5 detachably connected to the mounting slot 4, and a control center located in the cavity, wherein the control center is electrically connected to the lifting rotors 2 and the electric four-wheel drive chassis 3;

[0045] The front side of the cargo box 1 has several power supply holes, and the receiving cavity is connected to the outside through the power supply holes. The mounting slot 4 is located on the front side of the cargo box 1 and fits against the outer wall of the cargo box 1. The mounting slot 4 has a sliding groove 41 with a cross-shaped cross section in the longitudinal direction. The upper side of the sliding groove 41 is connected to the outside, and the lower side of the sliding groove 41 is sealed. The rear side of the mounting slot 4 also has a connecting groove 42. The position of the connecting groove 42 corresponds to the position of the power supply hole. The power supply hole is connected to the sliding groove 41 through the connecting groove 42.

[0046] The cargo box 1, equipped with a receiving cavity, is used for cargo transportation. A lifting rotor 2 extending outside the cargo box 1 is used to lift the cargo box 1 into the air. An electric four-wheel drive chassis 3 is used to drive the cargo box 1 on land, enabling amphibious transport. A mounting slot 4 located on the front of the cargo box 1 corresponds to a power supply port. When the movable fastener 5 is connected to external accessories such as cameras and sensors, the fastener 5 and the mounting slot 4 cooperate to allow for quick disassembly of the external accessories. The communication data cable 8 of the external accessories can sequentially pass through the connecting slot 42, the power supply port, and connect to the control center inside the receiving cavity. Preferably, this... The cargo box 1 is made of lightweight material, which facilitates the flight of the cargo box 1 by the lifting rotor 2. The lifting rotor 2 is a commercially available component that can be directly purchased and will not be described in detail here. The specific structure and installation method can be referred to the prior art. It should also be understood that other UAV components such as gyroscopes, accelerometers, and GPS are also installed in the cavity to realize the basic obstacle avoidance and positioning functions of the UAV. These technical functions are common in the field and well known to those skilled in the art. They are not the focus of protection in this application, so they will not be described in detail here. However, this does not mean that the technical solution of this application lacks the necessary components to realize the flight of the UAV.

[0047] The drone also includes an electric propeller. A groove is provided on the bottom side of the cargo box 1, and an opening is provided on the electric four-wheel drive chassis 3. The opening corresponds to the groove. The electric propeller is fitted into the groove and extends outwards. The electric propeller is electrically connected to the control center. The electric propeller on the bottom side of the cargo box 1 drives the cargo box 1 to travel on water, achieving water transport functionality. The opening on the electric four-wheel drive chassis 3 is a reserved space for the electric propeller's operation. Preferably, the electric four-wheel drive chassis 3 is waterproof. The specific structure of the electric four-wheel drive chassis 3 and the electric propeller can refer to existing technologies.

[0048] The drone also includes a high-definition camera 6 and a multispectral sensor 7. Both the high-definition camera 6 and the multispectral sensor 7 are mounted on their backs with a movable fastener 5. The high-definition camera 6 and the multispectral sensor 7 are detachably connected to the mounting slot 4 via the movable fastener 5. The high-definition camera 6 and the multispectral sensor 7 are external accessories, allowing for quick installation and removal through the cooperation of the movable fastener 5 and the mounting slot 4.

[0049] The drone also includes a power battery located inside the cargo container 1. This power battery is electrically connected to the lifting rotor 2, the electric four-wheel drive chassis 3, the control center, and the electric propeller. The power battery supplies power to the entire drone, ensuring its continuous operation during cargo transport.

[0050] The control center is equipped with standardized interface slots, including several mechanical and electrical interface slots, which are electrically connected to the control center. These standardized interface slots, with multiple mechanical and electrical interface slots, enable quick replacement. External accessories uniformly use standard mechanical or electrical interfaces. After rapid installation, the interfaces directly connect to the control center, avoiding the cumbersome installation and potential disconnection issues caused by multiple adapters. When it is necessary to disassemble external accessories, simply unplug the interface to disconnect them from the control center.

[0051] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the movable fastener and the mounting slot in some embodiments of this utility model.

[0052] According to some embodiments of this utility model, optionally, the movable fastener 5 includes a contact surface 51, a fastening post 52, and a guide post 53. The fastening post 52 has a cross-shaped cross section and is adapted to the sliding groove 41. The front side of the fastening post 52 is connected to the contact surface 51, and the rear side of the fastening post 52 is connected to the guide post 53. The guide post 53 is adapted to the shape of the connecting groove 42. The contact surface 51 is provided for connecting with external accessories and fixing the position of the external accessories. The fastening post 52 is provided for fastening with the sliding groove 41. The guide post 53 on the rear side matches the connecting groove 42, which improves the airtightness and waterproofness of the entire fastening structure, making it easier for the drone to travel on water. Preferably, an adhesive layer is provided on the outer side of the contact surface 51.

[0053] The movable fastener 5 has a horizontally formed through hole 54, and an upwardly extending elastic groove 55 extends from the through hole 54. One side of the elastic groove 55 communicates with the through hole 54, and the other side communicates with the outside. Since external accessories are often connected to the control center via a communication data cable 8, to prevent the communication data cable 8 from being exposed during the installation of external accessories, the movable fastener 5 is provided with a through hole 54 and an elastic groove 55. When the back side of the external accessory is attached to the mating surface 51, the communication data cable can smoothly pass through the elastic groove 55 and be inserted into the through hole 54, fixing the position of the communication data cable 8 and protecting it. Correspondingly, if the external accessory does not have a communication data cable 8, the movable fastener 5, in conjunction with the mounting slot 4, can still provide a quick installation and removal function.

[0054] Both the movable fastener 5 and the mounting slot 4 are made of elastic material. The elastic material of the movable fastener 5 facilitates the insertion of the communication data cable 8 from the elastic slot 55 into the through hole 54, while the elastic material of the mounting slot 4 facilitates the insertion of the movable fastener 5 and the alignment of the wire post 53 with the connecting slot 42.

[0055] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connection between the movable fastener and the mounting slot in some embodiments of this utility model.

[0056] According to some embodiments of this utility model, optionally, the high-definition camera 6, the multispectral sensor 7, and the power supply battery are all provided with a communication data line 8, which is connected to the mechanical interface slot or the electrical interface slot on the standardized interface slot. The high-definition camera 6 and the multispectral sensor 7 are external accessories, connected to the control center through the standardized interface slot.

[0057] The communication data cable 8 of the high-definition camera 6 and the multispectral sensor 7 is inserted into the through hole 54 via the elastic slot 55. To fix the position of the communication data cable 8 and prevent it from being exposed, the communication data cable 8 is inserted into the through hole 54 to hide its position, while the installation and removal steps can be carried out smoothly.

[0058] It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the specific processing steps or materials disclosed herein, but should be extended to equivalent substitutions of such features as understood by those skilled in the art. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.

[0059] The term "embodiment" in this specification refers to a specific feature or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment that is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, phrases or "embodiments" appearing in various places throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0060] Furthermore, the described features or characteristics may be incorporated into one or more embodiments in any other suitable manner. In the above description, specific details, such as thickness, quantity, etc., are provided to provide a comprehensive understanding of embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented without the aforementioned one or more specific details or may be implemented using other methods, components, materials, etc.

Claims

1. A multi-rotor amphibious transport drone, characterized in that, include The container has an internal cavity for receiving goods. The lifting rotor is located at the four corners of the receiving cavity and extends outward from the cargo box; An electric four-wheel drive chassis is located on the bottom side of the cargo box. The mounting slot is located on the front side of the cargo box; A movable fastener that is detachably connected to the mounting slot; The control center is located within the housing cavity and is electrically connected to the lifting rotor and the electric four-wheel drive chassis. The front side of the cargo box has several power supply holes, and the receiving cavity is connected to the outside through the power supply holes. The mounting slot is located on the front side of the cargo box and fits against the outer wall of the cargo box. The mounting slot has a sliding groove with a cross-shaped cross section in the longitudinal direction. The upper side of the sliding groove is connected to the outside, and the lower side of the sliding groove is sealed. A connecting groove is also provided on the rear side of the mounting slot. The position of the connecting groove corresponds to the position of the power supply hole. The power supply hole is connected to the sliding groove through the connecting groove.

2. The multi-rotor amphibious transport drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable fastener includes a contact surface, a fastening post, and a guide post. The fastening post has a cross-shaped cross section and is adapted to the sliding groove. The front side of the fastening post is connected to the contact surface, and the rear side of the fastening post is connected to the guide post. The guide post is adapted to the shape of the connecting groove.

3. The multi-rotor amphibious transport drone according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable fastener has a horizontal through hole, and an elastic groove extends upward from the through hole. One side of the elastic groove is connected to the through hole, and the other side of the elastic groove is connected to the outside.

4. The multi-rotor amphibious transport drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the active fastener and the mounting slot are made of elastic material.

5. The multi-rotor amphibious transport drone according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes an electric propeller, a groove is provided on the bottom side of the cargo box, an opening is provided on the electric four-wheel drive chassis, the position of the opening corresponds to the position of the groove, the electric propeller is engaged in the groove and extends to the outside of the groove, and the electric propeller is electrically connected to the control center.

6. The multi-rotor amphibious transport drone according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a high-definition camera and a multispectral sensor. The movable fastener is installed on the back of both the high-definition camera and the multispectral sensor. The high-definition camera and the multispectral sensor are detachably connected to the mounting slot through the movable fastener.

7. The multi-rotor amphibious transport drone according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a power supply battery located inside the cargo box, which is electrically connected to the lifting rotor, the electric four-wheel drive chassis, the control center, and the electric propeller.

8. The multi-rotor amphibious transport drone according to claim 7, characterized in that, The control center is equipped with standardized interface slots, which include several mechanical interface slots and electrical interface slots, and are electrically connected to the control center.

9. The multi-rotor amphibious transport drone according to claim 8, characterized in that, The high-definition camera, the multispectral sensor, and the power supply battery are all equipped with communication data lines, which are connected to the mechanical interface slot or the electrical interface slot on the standardized interface slot.

10. The multi-rotor amphibious transport drone according to claim 9, characterized in that, The communication data cable of the high-definition camera and the multispectral sensor is inserted into the through hole through the elastic slot.

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