Unmanned aerial vehicle launching device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle launching device, and relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles. The device comprises a lower launcher, the lower launcher comprises a front supporting column and a rear supporting seat, the upper end of the front supporting column is fixedly connected with a front cross beam, the rear supporting seat is provided with a rear cross beam in a hinged mode, and the front cross beam and the rear cross beam are fixedly connected through a rigid rod; the lower launching rack is detachably connected with an upper launching rack, the upper launching rack comprises a bearing frame, and an upper sliding rail and a lower sliding rail are arranged in the bearing frame; the upper sliding block is used for sliding on the upper sliding rail, the lower sliding block is used for sliding on the lower sliding rail, the lower surface of the upper sliding block is matched with the upper surface of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the upper surface of the lower sliding block is matched with the lower surface of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and a check block is further arranged on the upper surface of the rear end of the lower sliding rail. The problems that in the prior art, a surface coating of the unmanned aerial vehicle is prone to being damaged, and the launching attitude of the unmanned aerial vehicle cannot be well stabilized during launching are solved, the surface coating of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be protected, and the launching attitude of the unmanned aerial vehicle during launching can be stabilized.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Rocket-boosted drones use rocket boosters at the rear to provide propulsion. When launching a rocket-boosted drone, it typically needs to be placed on a parallel guide rail.

[0003] However, due to the influence of the drone's own gravity, friction will occur between the drone and the parallel guide rail, which can easily damage the drone's surface coating; at the same time, the parallel guide rail cannot effectively stabilize the drone's launch attitude during launch. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a drone launching device that solves the problems in the prior art that easily damage the surface coating of the drone and cannot effectively stabilize the launch attitude of the drone during launch. It can protect the surface coating of the drone and stabilize the launch attitude of the drone during launch.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a drone launching device, including:

[0006] The lower launcher includes a front support column and a rear support base. A front crossbeam is fixedly connected to the upper end of the front support column, and a rear crossbeam is hinged to the rear support base. The front and rear crossbeams are fixedly connected by a rigid rod. An upper launcher is detachably connected to the lower launcher. The upper launcher includes a support frame with an upper slide rail and a lower slide rail. It also includes an upper slider for sliding on the upper slide rail and a lower slider for sliding on the lower slide rail. The lower surface of the upper slider matches the upper surface of the UAV, and the upper surface of the lower slider matches the lower surface of the UAV. A stop is also provided on the upper surface of the rear end of the lower slide rail.

[0007] Furthermore, a lifting screw is installed in the front support column.

[0008] Furthermore, the lower end of the lifting screw is connected to a front support seat via a ball joint.

[0009] Furthermore, the rear end of the glide path is equipped with a rear rocket support.

[0010] Furthermore, the rear rocket support includes an L-shaped load-bearing beam, with both ends of the L-shaped load-bearing beam detachably connected to the two tracks of the glide path; two corresponding rotating parts are provided in the middle of the L-shaped load-bearing beam, and the rotating parts are rotatably connected to the vertical plate of the L-shaped load-bearing beam, with a vertically penetrating rotating nut on the rotating part, the lower end of the rotating nut contacting the bottom plate of the L-shaped load-bearing beam; it also includes a fixing part, which is detachably connected to the two rotating parts respectively.

[0011] Furthermore, a lifting mechanism is installed under the rear support base.

[0012] One or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0013] This embodiment of the application, by incorporating upper and lower sliding rails and matching upper and lower sliders within the upper launcher, ensures that the drone remains relatively stationary relative to the sliders during launch, preventing damage to the drone's surface coating due to friction and thus protecting the coating. Simultaneously, the upper and lower sliding rails and matching sliders securely hold the drone within the launcher, stabilizing its launch attitude. Furthermore, by disassembling the drone launch device into detachably connected upper and lower launchers, the movement and transportation of the drone launch device are facilitated. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this application or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an overall structure of the UAV launching device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lower launcher provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 3 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of the UAV launching device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the upper launcher provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the upper and lower sliders provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rear rocket support structure provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 110-Lower launcher; 111-Front support column; 112-Rear support seat; 113-Front crossbeam; 114-Rear crossbeam; 120-Upper launcher; 121-Bearing frame; 123-Upper slide rail; 124-Lower slide rail; 1231-Upper slider; 1241-Lower slider; 125-Stop block; 130-Lifting screw; 140-Front support seat; 150-Rear rocket support; 151-L-shaped bearing beam; 152-Rotating component; 1521-Rotating nut; 153-Fixing component; 160-Lifting mechanism; 170-UAV body; 171-UAV rocket. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. The terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" 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; they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Rocket-boosted drones use rocket boosters at the rear to provide propulsion. When launching a rocket-boosted drone, it typically needs to be placed on a parallel guide rail.

[0025] However, due to the influence of the drone's own gravity, friction will occur between the drone and the parallel guide rail, which can easily damage the drone's surface coating; at the same time, the parallel guide rail cannot effectively stabilize the drone's launch attitude during launch.

[0026] Against this background, this disclosure provides a drone launching device that can protect the surface coating of the drone and stabilize the launch attitude of the drone during launch.

[0027] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provides an exemplary account of the UAV launcher.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an overall structure of the UAV launching device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lower launcher provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 This is another overall structural schematic diagram of the UAV launching device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the upper launcher provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the upper and lower sliders provided in an embodiment of this application. (Reference) Figures 1 to 5 The device may include:

[0029] The lower launcher 110 includes a front support column 111 and a rear support base 112. A front crossbeam 113 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the front support column 111, and a rear crossbeam 114 is hinged on the rear support base 112. The front crossbeam 113 and the rear crossbeam 114 are fixedly connected by a rigid rod.

[0030] The lower launcher 110 is detachably connected to the upper launcher 120, which includes a support frame 121, and an upper slide rail 123 and a lower slide rail 124 are provided in the support frame 121.

[0031] It also includes an upper slider 1231 for sliding on the upper slide rail 123 and a lower slider 1241 for sliding on the lower slide rail 124. The lower surface of the upper slider 1231 matches the upper surface of the drone, and the upper surface of the lower slider 1241 matches the lower surface of the drone. A stop 125 is also provided on the upper surface of the rear end of the lower slide rail 124.

[0032] For example, the upper launcher 120 and the lower launcher 110 can be detachably connected by bolts or by clips or other means, and there is no limitation on the detachable connection method.

[0033] It is understood that the support frame 121 in the attached figure is only an exemplary solution to improve the structural strength of the upper launcher 120. In practical applications, other structures that can fix the upper slide rail 123 and the lower slide rail 124 and do not restrict the launch of the UAV can also be used, and the structural shape of the support frame 121 is not limited.

[0034] For example, the lower surface of the upper slider 1231 and the upper surface of the lower slider 1241 can be pre-processed according to the upper and lower surfaces of the UAV to be launched, so that the lower surface of the upper slider 1231 and the upper surface of the lower slider 1241 match the upper and lower surfaces of the UAV, respectively.

[0035] For example, after the drone rocket is ignited, it provides continuous propulsion to the drone body 170. The drone body 170 then uses the static friction between itself and the upper slider 1231 and the lower slider 1241 to push the upper slider 1231 and the lower slider 1241 to move out of the upper launcher 120 along the upper slide rail 123 and the lower slide rail 124 until the upper slider 1231 and the lower slider 1241 move out of the upper launcher 120 and disengage from the upper slide rail 123 and the lower slide rail 124. At the same time, the drone body 170 also disengages from the upper launcher 120, and the drone launch is completed.

[0036] It is understandable that the stop 125 provided on the upper surface of the rear end of the sliding rail 124 can be used to restrict the sliding block 1241 from sliding downwards before the drone is launched.

[0037] This embodiment of the application, by setting an upper slide rail 123, a lower slide rail 124, and upper sliders 1231 and lower sliders 1241 that match the UAV in the upper launcher, can keep the UAV relatively stationary with the upper sliders 1231 and lower sliders 1241 during launch, avoiding damage to the UAV's surface coating due to friction, thereby protecting the UAV's surface coating; at the same time, the upper slide rail 123, lower slide rail 124, and upper sliders 1231 and lower sliders 1241 that match the UAV can stabilize the UAV within the upper launcher 120, achieving a stable launch attitude for the UAV during launch. In addition, by disassembling the UAV launch device into a detachably connected upper launcher 120 and lower launcher 110, the movement and transportation of the UAV launch device are facilitated.

[0038] Furthermore, a lifting screw 130 is provided in the front support column 111.

[0039] For example, the front support column 111 may be provided with a screw hole along the length direction of the front support column, and a screw rod matching the screw hole is provided in the screw hole. This screw rod is the lifting screw rod 130. By rotating the lifting screw rod 130, the length of the lifting screw rod 130 extending from the front support column 111 can be adjusted.

[0040] For example, a rotating handle can be provided at the lower end of the lifting screw 130 to facilitate the rotation of the lifting screw 130.

[0041] In this way, the extension length of the lifting screw can be changed by rotating the lifting screw, and the angle between the upper and lower sliding rails and the horizontal plane can be adjusted, thereby quickly and accurately adjusting the launch angle of the drone.

[0042] Furthermore, the lower end of the lifting screw 130 is connected to the front support seat 140 via a ball joint.

[0043] It is understandable that through holes can be made in the front support 140 to drive in steel rods, further stabilizing the UAV launch device.

[0044] Thus, by using the front support seat 140 connected to the lifting screw 130 via a ball joint, the UAV launcher can better adapt to different terrains and improve the stability of the UAV launcher.

[0045] Furthermore, the rear end of the glide path 124 is equipped with a rear rocket support 150.

[0046] In this way, the tail of the UAV rocket 171 can be limited and fixed by the rear rocket support 150, further stabilizing the launch attitude of the UAV during launch.

[0047] Specifically, Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the rear rocket support provided in an embodiment of this application. (Reference) Figure 6 The rear rocket support 150 includes an L-shaped load-bearing beam 151, the two ends of which are detachably connected to the two rails of the glide slope 124.

[0048] Two corresponding rotating parts 152 are provided in the middle of the L-shaped load-bearing beam 151. The rotating parts 152 are rotatably connected to the vertical plate of the L-shaped load-bearing beam 151. A vertically penetrating rotating nut 1521 is provided on the rotating parts 152. The lower end of the rotating nut 1521 contacts the bottom plate of the L-shaped load-bearing beam 151.

[0049] It also includes a fixing member 153, which is detachably connected to two rotating members 152 respectively.

[0050] For example, the two ends of the L-shaped load-bearing beam 151 of the rear rocket support 150 are fixedly connected to rigid plates containing through holes. The rigid plates can be connected to the lower slide rail 124 by bolts passing through the through holes of the rigid plates and the through holes on the track of the lower slide rail 124, so that the L-shaped load-bearing beam 151 and the lower slide rail 124 are detachably connected.

[0051] It is understandable that the position of the L-shaped load-bearing beam 151 on the lower rail 124 can be adjusted to accommodate drones of different lengths.

[0052] For example, the rotating nut 1521 can be rotated to move the rotating nut 1521 downward or upward, thereby causing the rotating member 152 to rotate around the rotation center.

[0053] It is understandable that by adjusting the position of the two rotating nuts 1521, the two rotating parts 152 can be rotated around the rotation center to a suitable position to accommodate the diameter of the tail of different UAV rockets.

[0054] It should be noted that after adjusting the two rotating parts 152 to the appropriate positions, the fixing part 153 can be connected to the two rotating parts 152. It can be understood that by installing the fixing part 153 on the two rotating parts 152, the drone rocket 171 can be further stabilized.

[0055] Furthermore, a lifting mechanism 160 is provided under the rear support 112.

[0056] It is understandable that by adjusting the lifting height of the lifting mechanism 160, the angle between the upper and lower sliding rails 124 and the horizontal plane can be adjusted, thereby quickly and accurately adjusting the launch angle of the drone.

[0057] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. For the same or similar parts between the various embodiments, please refer to each other. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments.

[0058] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. A drone launching device, characterized in that, include: The lower launcher (110) includes a front support column (111) and a rear support base (112). A front crossbeam (113) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the front support column (111), and a rear crossbeam (114) is hinged on the rear support base (112). The front crossbeam (113) and the rear crossbeam (114) are fixedly connected by a rigid rod. The lower launcher (110) is detachably connected to the upper launcher (120), which includes a support frame (121) and an upper slide rail (123) and a lower slide rail (124) are provided in the support frame (121). It also includes an upper slider (1231) for sliding on the upper slide rail (123) and a lower slider (1241) for sliding on the lower slide rail (124). The lower surface of the upper slider (1231) matches the upper surface of the UAV, and the upper surface of the lower slider (1241) matches the lower surface of the UAV. A stop (125) is also provided on the upper surface of the rear end of the lower slide rail (124).

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, A lifting screw (130) is provided in the front support column (111).

3. The apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower end of the lifting screw (130) is connected to the front support seat (140) via a universal ball joint.

4. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear end of the glide path (124) is provided with a rear rocket support (150).

5. The apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rear rocket support (150) includes an L-shaped load-bearing beam (151), the two ends of which are detachably connected to the two rails of the sliding track (124); Two corresponding rotating parts (152) are provided in the middle of the L-shaped bearing beam (151). The rotating parts (152) are rotatably connected to the vertical plate of the L-shaped bearing beam (151). A vertically penetrating rotating nut (1521) is provided on the rotating parts (152). The lower end of the rotating nut (1521) is in contact with the bottom plate of the L-shaped bearing beam (151). It also includes a fixing member (153), which is detachably connected to the two rotating members (152) respectively.

6. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, A lifting mechanism (160) is provided under the rear support base (112).

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