A folding joystick for a drone remote controller

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of drone remote control technology, specifically a folding joystick for a drone remote control. It includes a remote control housing with a first control slot and a second control slot on its top surface. A first flight control mechanism is movably installed inside the first control slot, and a second flight control mechanism is movably installed inside the second control slot. The first and second flight control mechanisms have identical structures and are arranged perpendicularly to each other. A joystick fixing component is provided on one side of the storage slot. When the joystick is folded and installed inside the storage slot, the locking pin and locking hole can secure the joystick inside the storage slot, thus avoiding the risk of breakage due to the joystick accidentally detaching from the storage slot during remote control transport.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone remote control technology, specifically a folding joystick for a drone remote control. Background Technology

[0002] To meet the portability requirements of drones, remote controllers need to balance precise control with convenient storage. Traditional drone remote controllers typically have fixed joysticks that protrude from the outer shell, making them susceptible to damage from impacts and increasing storage volume, thus hindering carrying. Existing folding joystick structures often suffer from unstable locking and unlocking, and are prone to loosening after folding, affecting carrying safety; unfolding them is cumbersome and delays usage. Therefore, a folding joystick structure that is securely locked, easy to unlock, compactly stored, and comfortable to hold is needed to improve the practicality and portability of drone remote controllers.

[0003] A folding joystick for a drone remote controller, disclosed in authorization announcement number CN214474693U, includes a remote controller body. Two hybrid bearing plates are fixedly mounted on the upper sides of the remote controller body. A handle is rotatably connected to the hybrid bearing plates via a folding assembly. The folding assembly includes a bearing seat mounted on the hybrid bearing plates. A T-shaped shaft matching the bearing seat is installed inside the bearing seat. A spring is sleeved on one end of the T-shaped shaft, and the handle is fixedly sleeved outside the spring. The advantages are: the joystick allows control of the drone's flight direction by rotating the handle, which drives the hybrid bearing plates; and it allows for folding during outdoor flight, resulting in a simple structure, convenient operation, and easy portability.

[0004] While existing technologies improve the portability of drones by folding the control joystick, the slotted joystick still protrudes from the remote control housing during actual use. Furthermore, the lack of a locking mechanism after folding makes the remote control prone to loosening and rebounding during transport, posing a risk of joystick damage. Therefore, we propose a folding joystick for drone remote controls that solves the problems of protrusion and lack of locking function after folding. This saves storage space and avoids breakage or damage during transport. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a folding joystick for a drone remote controller to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A folding joystick for a drone remote controller includes a remote controller housing. The top surface of the remote controller housing has a first control slot and a second control slot. A first flight control mechanism is movably installed inside the first control slot, and a second flight control mechanism is movably installed inside the second control slot. The first and second flight control mechanisms have the same structure and are arranged perpendicularly to each other. The first flight control mechanism includes a joystick control component and a joystick fixing component.

[0008] Furthermore, the joystick control assembly includes a flight control rotor, a connecting rod is fixedly mounted on the top of the flight control rotor, a limit groove is formed on one side of the connecting rod, two U-shaped blocks are fixedly mounted on the top of the connecting rod, a first through hole is formed at the upper end of the two U-shaped blocks, a fixing rod is hinged between the two U-shaped blocks by a connecting pin, the fixing rod has a second through hole with the same inner diameter as the first through hole, a joystick is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixing rod, and a silicone protective layer is fixedly pasted on the outer side of the upper end of the joystick.

[0009] Furthermore, the rocker arm fixing assembly includes a triangular locking block, which is fixedly disposed on one side of the upper end of the rocker arm, and the triangular locking block has a locking hole.

[0010] Furthermore, the rocker arm fixing assembly also includes a storage slot, which is connected to either the first control slot or the second control slot. The bottom end of the storage slot has a slot hole that matches the triangular locking block. The bottom end of the slot hole has a cylindrical groove, and a first spring is fixedly installed inside the cylindrical groove. A top support block is fixedly installed at the top of the first spring. A pressing groove is provided on one side of the storage slot, and an unlocking rod is slidably installed inside the pressing groove. A sliding cavity is connected to the bottom end of the pressing groove, and a slider is slidably installed inside the sliding cavity. Guide grooves with an inclination of 45 degrees are provided on both sides of the slider.

[0011] Furthermore, the lower end of the unlocking rod is slidably connected to the guide groove, a locking pin is fixedly provided on the side of the slider near the groove, a spring rod is fixedly provided on the side of the slider away from the locking pin, and the end of the spring rod away from the slider is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the sliding cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, the sliding cavity has a pin hole connected to the slot on the side near the slot, and the locking pin is slidably connected to the inner wall of the pin hole. The diameter of the locking pin section is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the locking hole.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This folding joystick for a drone remote controller is designed by hinged joystick to flight control head and having a storage slot on one side of the first or second control slot. This allows the joystick to be flipped and folded into the storage slot when stored, thus preventing the joystick from protruding from the remote controller shell. This not only saves storage space but also avoids damage to the joystick caused by collisions and pressure.

[0015] This is a folding joystick for a drone remote controller. By using a joystick fixing component set on one side of the storage slot, when the joystick is folded and installed inside the storage slot, the joystick can be fixed inside the storage slot by the cooperation of the locking pin and the locking hole, thereby avoiding the risk of the joystick breaking due to accidentally detaching from the storage slot during the remote controller's carrying process.

[0016] This folding joystick for a drone remote controller features a cylindrical groove at the bottom of a slot, with a first spring installed inside. When the user presses down on the unlocking lever, the locking pin disengages from the locking hole, and the first spring releases its elastic potential energy, instantly pushing the joystick upwards. This allows the user to quickly grip the end of the joystick and use it. Compared to conventional folding joysticks, this design makes it easier to find the joystick's point of contact and is more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a folding joystick for a drone remote controller;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the joystick control assembly structure of a folding joystick for a drone remote controller;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the rocker arm fixing assembly structure for a folding rocker arm of a drone remote controller;

[0020] Figure 4 A folding joystick for a drone remote controller Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Remote control housing; 2. First control slot; 3. Second control slot; 4. First flight control mechanism; 41. Joystick control assembly; 411. Flight control rotor; 412. Connecting rod; 413. Limiting slot; 414. U-shaped block; 415. First through hole; 416. Connecting pin; 417. Fixing rod; 418. Second through hole; 419. Joystick; 42. Joystick fixing assembly; 421. Triangular locking block; 422. Locking hole; 423. Storage slot; 424. Slot; 425. Cylindrical slot; 426. First spring; 427. Top support block; 428. Pressing slot; 429. Unlocking rod; 430. Sliding cavity; 431. Slider; 432. Guide groove; 433. Locking pin; 434. Spring rod; 435. Pin hole; 5. Second flight control mechanism. 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 embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution:

[0024] A folding joystick for a drone remote controller includes a remote controller housing 1. The top surface of the housing 1 has a first control slot 2 and a second control slot 3. A first flight control mechanism 4 is movably installed inside the first control slot 2, and a second flight control mechanism 5 is movably installed inside the second control slot 3. The first and second flight control mechanisms 4 and 5 have identical structures and are arranged perpendicularly to each other. The first flight control mechanism 4 includes a joystick control assembly 41 and a joystick fixing assembly 42. The joystick control assembly 41 includes flight control... The top of the flight control turntable 411 is fixedly provided with a connecting rod 412. A limit groove 413 is opened on one side of the connecting rod 412. Two U-shaped blocks 414 are fixedly provided at the top of the connecting rod 412. A first through hole 415 is opened at the upper end of the two U-shaped blocks 414. A fixing rod 417 is hinged between the two U-shaped blocks 414 through a connecting pin 416. A second through hole 418 with the same inner diameter as the first through hole 415 is opened on the fixing rod 417. A rocker arm 419 is fixedly provided at the top of the fixing rod 417. A silicone protective layer is fixedly pasted on the outer side of the upper end of the rocker arm 419.

[0025] The above solution allows for the easy hinged installation of the connecting rod 412 and the fixed rod 417 by using the connecting pin 416 in conjunction with the first through hole 415 and the second through hole 418, thereby enabling the control of the flight control rotor 411.

[0026] The rocker arm fixing assembly 42 includes a triangular locking block 421, which is fixedly mounted on one side of the upper end of the rocker arm 419. The triangular locking block 421 has a locking hole 422. The rocker arm fixing assembly 42 also includes a storage groove 423, which is connected to the first control groove 2 or the second control groove 3. The bottom end of the storage groove 423 has a slot 424 that matches the triangular locking block 421. The bottom end of the slot 424 has a cylindrical groove 425, and a first spring 426 is fixedly installed inside the cylindrical groove 425. A top support block 427 is fixedly mounted on the top end of the first spring 426. A pressing groove 428 is provided on one side of the storage groove 423, and an unlocking rod 429 is slidably installed inside the pressing groove 428. The bottom end of the pressing groove 428 is connected to... The slide is provided with a sliding cavity 430, and a slider 431 is slidably installed inside the sliding cavity 430. The slider 431 has guide grooves 432 with an inclination of 45 degrees on both sides. The lower end of the unlocking rod 429 is slidably connected to the guide grooves 432. A locking pin 433 is fixedly installed on the side of the slider 431 near the slot 424, and a spring rod 434 is fixedly installed on the side of the slider 431 away from the locking pin 433. The end of the spring rod 434 away from the slider 431 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the sliding cavity 430. A pin hole 435 communicating with the slot 424 is opened on the side of the sliding cavity 430 near the slot 424. The locking pin 433 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the pin hole 435. The cross-sectional diameter of the locking pin 433 is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the locking hole 422.

[0027] The above solution involves flipping the rocker arm 419 towards the storage slot 423, allowing it to embed into the slot 423. Gently pressing down allows the triangular locking block 421 to embed into the slot 424. When the triangular locking block 421 is embedded in the slot 424, it exerts a squeezing effect on the end of the locking pin 433, forcing the spring rod 434 to retract. When the locking hole 422 of the triangular locking block 421 is pressed into place, the spring rod 434 resets, causing the end of the locking pin to insert into the locking hole 422, thus achieving the fixing effect of the rocker arm 419.

[0028] In this embodiment, the folding joystick of a drone remote controller is used by first connecting the connecting rod 412 and the fixing rod 417 through the first through hole 415 and the second through hole 418 via the connecting pin 416. When the remote controller is in use, the joystick 419 is rotated to a vertical position to control the flight remote control head. When the remote controller needs to be stored, the joystick 419 is flipped towards the storage slot 423, so that the joystick 419 is embedded in the storage slot 423. Then, it is gently pressed down so that the triangular locking block 421 can be embedded in the slot hole 424. When the triangular locking block 421 is embedded in the slot hole 424, it exerts a squeezing effect on the end of the locking pin 433, forcing the spring rod 434 to retract until the locking hole 422 of the triangular locking block 421 is pressed into place. Then, the spring rod 434 resets and drives the end of the locking pin to insert into the locking hole 422, thus achieving the fixing effect of the joystick 419. At this time, the first spring 426 is compressed. When the joystick 419 is needed later, pressing down on the unlocking lever 429 causes the slider 431 to move toward the spring lever 434, which in turn drives the locking pin to be pulled out of the locking hole 422. At this time, the first spring 426 resets and pushes the triangular fixing block and the joystick 419 upward, making it convenient for the user to rotate the joystick 419 to the working state, thus improving the ease of use.

[0029] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A folding joystick of a drone remote controller, comprising a remote controller housing (1), characterized in that: The top surface of the remote controller housing (1) is provided with a first control slot (2) and a second control slot (3). A first flight control mechanism (4) is movably installed inside the first control slot (2), and a second flight control mechanism (5) is movably installed inside the second control slot (3). The first flight control mechanism (4) and the second flight control mechanism (5) have the same structure and are arranged perpendicular to each other. The first flight control mechanism (4) includes a joystick control assembly (41) and a joystick fixing assembly (42).

2. The folding rocker of a drone remote controller according to claim 1, wherein: The joystick control assembly (41) includes a flight control rotor (411), a connecting rod (412) is fixedly provided at the top of the flight control rotor (411), a limit groove (413) is provided on one side of the connecting rod (412), and two U-shaped blocks (414) are fixedly provided at the top of the connecting rod (412).

3. The folding rocker of a drone remote controller according to claim 2, wherein: The two U-shaped blocks (414) have a first through hole (415) at their upper ends. The two U-shaped blocks (414) are hinged together by a connecting pin (416) and a fixing rod (417) is provided. The fixing rod (417) has a second through hole (418) with the same inner diameter as the first through hole (415). A rocker arm (419) is fixedly provided at the top of the fixing rod (417), and a silicone protective layer is fixedly pasted on the outer side of the upper end of the rocker arm (419).

4. The folding rocker of a drone remote controller according to claim 3, wherein: The rocker arm fixing assembly (42) includes a triangular locking block (421), which is fixedly disposed on one side of the upper end of the rocker arm (419). The triangular locking block (421) has a locking hole (422).

5. The folding rocker of a drone remote controller according to claim 3, wherein: The rocker arm fixing assembly (42) also includes a storage slot (423), which is connected to the first control slot (2) or the second control slot (3). The bottom end of the storage slot (423) is provided with a slot hole (424) that matches the triangular locking block (421). The bottom end of the slot hole (424) is provided with a cylindrical groove (425). A first spring (426) is fixedly installed inside the cylindrical groove (425), and a top support block (427) is fixedly installed at the top of the first spring (426).

6. The folding joystick of a drone remote controller according to claim 5, characterized in that: A pressing groove (428) is provided on one side of the storage slot (423). An unlocking rod (429) is slidably installed inside the pressing groove (428). A sliding cavity (430) is connected to the bottom end of the pressing groove (428). A slider (431) is slidably installed inside the sliding cavity (430). Guide grooves (432) with an inclination of 45 degrees are provided on both sides of the slider (431).

7. The folding joystick of a drone remote controller according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lower end of the unlocking rod (429) is slidably connected to the guide groove (432). A locking pin (433) is fixedly provided on the side of the slider (431) near the slot (424). A spring rod (434) is fixedly provided on the side of the slider (431) away from the locking pin (433). The end of the spring rod (434) away from the slider (431) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the sliding cavity (430).

8. The folding joystick of a drone remote controller according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sliding cavity (430) has a pin hole (435) connected to the slot (424) on the side near the slot (424). The locking pin (433) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the pin hole (435). The diameter of the locking pin (433) is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the locking hole (422).

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