A data transmission device of a UAV with a probe head convenient to replace

The design of quick-change components solves the problem of cumbersome replacement of drone probes, enabling rapid replacement and simplified assembly, thus improving replacement efficiency.

CN224324153UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05CIVIL AVIATON ZHONGNAN ATC EQUIP ENG CO

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CIVIL AVIATON ZHONGNAN ATC EQUIP ENG CO
Filing Date
2025-07-30
Publication Date
2026-06-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The replacement process for existing drone detectors is cumbersome, requiring the repeated disassembly and installation of multiple sets of screws using tools, making replacement inconvenient.

Method used

The quick-change assembly, including a first connector and a second connector, allows for quick connection and disconnection of the probe and the gimbal through the cooperation of a sliding sleeve and a pin, simplifying the assembly process.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick replacement of the probe head, simplifies the assembly process, avoids repeatedly using tools to remove screws, and improves replacement efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of unmanned aerial vehicle data transmission devices of probe head convenient to replace, including unmanned aerial vehicle, the lower end of unmanned aerial vehicle is provided with holder, the holder is connected probe head by quick-change component, the quick-change component includes first connector, second connector and sliding sleeve, the first connector includes pedestal and connecting column, the sliding sleeve is slidably sleeved on pedestal, slot is opened in the connecting column, the slot is embedded with ball, the second connector includes bolt, slot is opened in the bolt, the ball is embedded in slot, the sliding sleeve includes pressing sleeve. When the utility model is assembled first connector and second connector, operation step is sliding sliding sleeve, plug-in bolt, finally loosen sliding sleeve, when splitting first connector and second connector, operation step is sliding sliding sleeve, pull out bolt, finally loosen sliding sleeve, simplify the assembly step between holder and probe head, without repeatedly assembling and disassembling screw, the replacement of probe head is convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically to a UAV data transmission device that facilitates the replacement of probe heads. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are unmanned aerial vehicles that achieve unmanned operation through radio remote control or onboard program control. They are characterized by their small size, low cost, and high adaptability. Based on their application, they can be divided into military UAVs and civilian UAVs. The UAV data transmission device consists of an airborne module and a ground module, and its key components include: a data transmission module, a network communication module, and a protocol conversion layer. UAV detection heads include: optical detection heads, infrared detection heads, acoustic detection heads, and electromagnetic detection heads.

[0003] The installation method of drone probes is mostly screw fixing. When installing the probe, multiple sets of screws are used to fix the probe to the gimbal. When replacing the probe, multiple sets of screws are first removed to remove the original probe, and then multiple sets of screws are used to assemble the new probe. Each replacement requires the use of tools to install and remove multiple sets of screws, which is inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a UAV data transmission device that facilitates the replacement of probe heads, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a UAV data transmission device for easy replacement of probes, comprising a UAV, wherein a gimbal is provided at the lower end of the UAV, the gimbal is connected to the probe via a quick-change assembly, the quick-change assembly comprising a first connector, a second connector, and a sliding sleeve, the first connector comprising a base and a connecting post, the sliding sleeve being slidably fitted onto the base, the connecting post having a slot with a retaining bead inside the slot, the second connector comprising a pin having a retaining groove with the retaining bead embedded in the retaining groove, and the sliding sleeve comprising a pressure sleeve.

[0006] A spring is fitted onto the connecting column, with one end of the spring fixedly connected to the base and the other end of the spring fixedly connected to the pressure sleeve.

[0007] The locking bead and the slot are connected by an elastic element.

[0008] The connecting post includes a plug hole, the pin of the second connector is inserted into the plug hole of the connecting post, and the slot of the connecting post is aligned with the retaining bead.

[0009] One end of the base is provided with a first mounting plate, and the first mounting plate has multiple sets of first mounting holes.

[0010] The first mounting plate of the first connector is fixed to the gimbal by screws.

[0011] One end of the pin is provided with an arc portion.

[0012] The other end of the pin is provided with a second mounting plate, and the second mounting plate has multiple sets of second mounting holes.

[0013] The second mounting plate of the second connector is fixed to the housing of the probe head by screws.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. This utility model uses screws to install the first connector on the pan-tilt unit and screws to install the second connector on the probe housing. When installing the probe, simply insert the second connector of the probe into the first connector of the pan-tilt unit. When replacing the probe, simply install the corresponding second connector on another set of probe housings.

[0016] 2. When assembling the first connector and the second connector, the operation steps are to slide the sliding sleeve, insert the pin, and finally loosen the sliding sleeve. When disassembling the first connector and the second connector, the operation steps are to slide the sliding sleeve, pull out the pin, and finally loosen the sliding sleeve. This simplifies the assembly steps between the pan-tilt unit and the probe, eliminates the need for repeated screw installation and removal, and facilitates the replacement of the probe. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an assembly diagram of the quick-change component of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a disassembled schematic diagram of the quick-change component of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the probe of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the quick-change component of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connector of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second connector of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. UAV; 2. Gimbal; 3. Probe head; 4. Quick-change assembly; 41. First connector; 42. Second connector; 43. Sliding sleeve; 411. Base; 412. Connecting post; 413. Groove; 414. Locking bead; 415. Spring; 416. First mounting plate; 417. First mounting hole; 418. Elastic element; 419. Insertion hole; 421. Pin; 422. Slot; 423. Arc portion; 424. Second mounting plate; 425. Second mounting hole; 431. Pressure sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a technical solution: a UAV data transmission device that facilitates the replacement of probes, including a UAV 1, a gimbal 2 at the lower end of the UAV 1, the gimbal 2 being connected to a probe 3 via a quick-change assembly 4, the quick-change assembly 4 including a first connector 41, a second connector 42 and a sliding sleeve 43, the first connector 41 including a base 411 and a connecting post 412, the sliding sleeve 43 being slidably fitted on the base 411, the connecting post 412 having a slot 413 with a retaining bead 414 inside the slot 413, the second connector 42 including a pin 421 with a slot 422 with the retaining bead 414 embedded in the slot 422, and the sliding sleeve 43 including a pressure sleeve 431.

[0026] Use screws to install the first connector 41 onto the gimbal 2, and use screws to install the second connector 42 onto the housing of the probe 3. When installing the probe 3, simply insert the second connector 42 of the probe 3 into the first connector 41 of the gimbal 2 to achieve a fixed connection between the second connector 42 and the first connector 41, that is, to achieve a fixed connection between the gimbal 2 of the UAV 1 and the probe 3. When replacing the probe 3, simply install the corresponding second connector 42 on another set of probe 3 housings.

[0027] The first connector 41 and the second connector 42 together constitute the quick-change assembly 4, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first connector 41 and the second connector 42 can be quickly connected and quickly disconnected. The quick-change component 4 improves the efficiency of assembling and disassembling the probe 3, and facilitates the replacement of different types of probe 3.

[0028] A spring 415 is fitted onto the connecting post 412. One end of the spring 415 is fixedly connected to the base 411, and the other end of the spring 415 is fixedly connected to the pressure sleeve 431. In the initial state, the position of the sliding sleeve 43 is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the pressure sleeve 431 of the sliding sleeve 43 presses the retaining bead 414, and the retaining bead 414 retracts into the groove 413.

[0029] The locking bead 414 is connected to the slot 413 by an elastic element 418. The locking bead 414 and the slot 413 are elastically connected, and the locking bead 414 can move within the slot 413. The elastic element 418 prevents the locking bead 414 from falling out.

[0030] The connecting post 412 includes a insertion hole 419, the pin 421 of the second connector 42 is embedded in the insertion hole 419 of the connecting post 412, and the slot 422 of the connecting post 412 is aligned with the bead 414.

[0031] When a certain external force is applied to the sliding sleeve 43, the spring 415 is compressed, and the sliding sleeve 43 slides along the base 411. The pressure sleeve 431 of the sliding sleeve 43 is removed, and at this time, the retaining bead 414 can move in the slot 413 under the action of the external force. The pin 421 of the second connector 42 is inserted into the insertion hole 419 of the connecting post 412. The pin 421 first contacts the retaining bead 414, and during the continuous movement, the external force is applied to the retaining bead 414, causing the retaining bead 414 to move outward. When the retaining groove 422 of the pin 421... When the ball is moved to the side of the retaining bead 414, the retaining bead 414 is inserted into the slot 422 of the pin 421 under the elastic force of the elastic element 418, achieving initial fixation. When the external force applied to the sliding sleeve 43 is released, the spring 415 rebounds, driving the sliding sleeve 43 to slide back to its original position. The pressure sleeve 431 of the sliding sleeve 43 re-presses the retaining bead 414, limiting the retaining bead 414, so that the retaining bead 414 is inserted into the slot 422 and fixed between the retaining bead 414 and the slot 422. At this time, the assembly of the first connector 41 and the second connector 42 is completed.

[0032] When separating the first connector 41 and the second connector 42, apply a certain external force to the sliding sleeve 43. The sliding sleeve 43 slides to avoid the lock ball 414, and then apply a certain external force to the second connector 42 to pull out the pin 421 of the second connector 42.

[0033] When assembling the first connector 41 and the second connector 42, the operation steps are to slide the sliding sleeve 43, insert the pin 421, and finally loosen the sliding sleeve 43. When disassembling the first connector 41 and the second connector 42, the operation steps are to slide the sliding sleeve 43, pull out the pin 421, and finally loosen the sliding sleeve 43. The quick-change component 4 is easy to install and remove, which simplifies the assembly steps between the gimbal 2 and the probe 3. There is no need to repeatedly install and remove screws, and the replacement of the probe 3 is convenient.

[0034] The base 411 has a first mounting plate 416 at one end, and the first mounting plate 416 has multiple sets of first mounting holes 417, which are evenly distributed along the circumference of the first mounting plate 416.

[0035] The first mounting plate 416 of the first connector 41 is fixed to the gimbal 2 by screws, making it easy to install and remove the first connector 41.

[0036] One end of the pin 421 is provided with an arc portion 423 to guide the pin 421 to enter accurately.

[0037] The other end of the pin 421 is provided with a second mounting plate 424, and the second mounting plate 424 has multiple sets of second mounting holes 425, which are evenly distributed along the circumference of the second mounting plate 424.

[0038] The second mounting plate 424 of the second connector 42 is fixed to the housing of the probe head 3 by screws, making it easy to install and remove the second connector 42.

[0039] Working principle: In use, screws are used to install the first connector 41 onto the gimbal 2, and screws are used to install the second connector 42 onto the housing of the probe 3. When installing the probe 3, the second connector 42 of the probe 3 is inserted into the first connector 41 of the gimbal 2, thus achieving a fixed connection between the second connector 42 and the first connector 41, that is, achieving a fixed connection between the gimbal 2 of the UAV 1 and the probe 3. When replacing the probe 3, the corresponding second connector 42 is installed on another set of probe 3 housings. When assembling the first connector 41 and the second connector 42, the operation steps are: slide the sliding sleeve 43, insert the pin 421, and finally loosen the sliding sleeve 43. When separating the first connector 41 and the second connector 42, the operation steps are: slide the sliding sleeve 43, pull out the pin 421, and finally loosen the sliding sleeve 43. This simplifies the assembly steps between the gimbal 2 and the probe 3, eliminating the need for repeated screw installation and removal, and making the replacement of the probe 3 convenient.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A UAV data transmission device that facilitates the replacement of probe heads, comprising a UAV (1), characterized in that: The lower end of the drone (1) is provided with a gimbal (2). The gimbal (2) is connected to the probe (3) through a quick-change assembly (4). The quick-change assembly (4) includes a first connector (41), a second connector (42), and a sliding sleeve (43). The first connector (41) includes a base (411) and a connecting post (412). The sliding sleeve (43) is slidably fitted on the base (411). The connecting post (412) has a slot (413) with a retaining bead (414) inside. The second connector (42) includes a pin (421) with a slot (422) and the retaining bead (414) is embedded in the slot (422). The sliding sleeve (43) includes a pressure sleeve (431).

2. The UAV data transmission device for easy replacement of the probe head according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spring (415) is fitted on the connecting column (412). One end of the spring (415) is fixedly connected to the base (411), and the other end of the spring (415) is fixedly connected to the pressure sleeve (431).

3. The UAV data transmission device for easy replacement of the probe head according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bead (414) and the slot (413) are connected by an elastic element (418).

4. The UAV data transmission device for easy replacement of the probe head according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting post (412) includes a plug hole (419), the pin (421) of the second connector (42) is embedded in the plug hole (419) of the connecting post (412), and the slot (422) of the connecting post (412) is aligned with the bead (414).

5. The UAV data transmission device for easy replacement of the probe head according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the base (411) is provided with a first mounting plate (416), and the first mounting plate (416) has a plurality of first mounting holes (417).

6. The UAV data transmission device for easy replacement of the probe head according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first mounting plate (416) of the first connector (41) is fixed to the gimbal (2) by screws.

7. The UAV data transmission device for easy replacement of the probe head according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the pin (421) is provided with an arc portion (423).

8. A UAV data transmission device for easy replacement of probe heads according to claim 7, characterized in that: The other end of the pin (421) is provided with a second mounting plate (424), and the second mounting plate (424) has a plurality of second mounting holes (425).

9. A UAV data transmission device for easy replacement of probe heads according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second mounting plate (424) of the second connector (42) is fixed to the housing of the probe (3) by screws.