A vertical take-off and landing hangar for drones

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of unmanned plane vertical take-off and landing hangar, it is related to pressure vessel detection technical field, including the hangar body of one side top opening sliding slot, and the take-off and landing mechanism slidingly arranged in sliding slot, and unmanned plane body is parked on take-off and landing mechanism by landing frame, take-off and landing mechanism includes the sliding plate of being arranged in sliding slot by sliding assembly, four positioning blocks of being slidably arranged in different positioning slots, and the positioning assembly of being arranged in sliding plate and being connected four positioning blocks, four positioning slots are opened in sliding plate top end face, and the length direction of adjacent two positioning slots is perpendicular to each other;Positioning assembly controls four positioning blocks to move to the above of sliding plate and drives four positioning blocks mutually close, to landing frame center clamping and fixing.The utility model realizes the automatic vertical take-off and stable storage of unmanned plane body, improves the practical convenience, safety and stability of unmanned plane body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipment technology, specifically to a UAV vertical take-off and landing hangar. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid advancement of technology, drones have been widely used in numerous fields, including military reconnaissance, agricultural plant protection, logistics and distribution, geological exploration, and film and television production. Their flexibility, convenience, low cost, and ability to reach complex environments make them a significant achievement of modern technological development.

[0003] Traditional drone takeoff and landing methods have many limitations. Common drone takeoff and landing sites are mostly open ground, requiring a certain level of flatness and space. In practical applications, many scenarios lack suitable takeoff and landing sites, such as urban areas with high-rise buildings, mountainous regions, and offshore platforms. Furthermore, under adverse weather conditions, such as strong winds, heavy rain, and sandstorms, the safety and stability of drones during takeoff and landing cannot be guaranteed, easily leading to damage or accidents.

[0004] While some drone hangars exist on the market, most suffer from limited functionality and low automation. Some hangars only offer basic storage and cannot support automatic vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) of drones; many existing hangars lack adequate drone securing mechanisms. When the hangar needs to be moved, drones inside will sway due to the lack of effective restraint. This swaying not only affects the mechanical stability of the drone but may also cause electronic components to loosen or be damaged, thus impacting the drone's performance and lifespan. In extreme cases, it could even lead to collisions within the hangar, causing severe damage.

[0005] In conclusion, traditional drone take-off and landing methods and existing drone hangars are no longer able to meet the needs of the rapid development and widespread application of drone technology, and there is an urgent need for a new type of drone vertical take-off and landing hangar to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a vertical take-off and landing hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: a vertical take-off and landing hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising a hangar body with a sliding groove on one side of the top, and a take-off and landing mechanism slidably disposed in the sliding groove. The UAV body is placed on the take-off and landing mechanism via a landing frame. The take-off and landing mechanism includes a sliding plate disposed in the sliding groove via a sliding component, four positioning blocks slidably disposed in different positioning grooves, and a positioning component disposed in the sliding plate and connected to the four positioning blocks. The top end face of the sliding plate has four positioning grooves, and the length directions of two adjacent positioning grooves are perpendicular to each other.

[0008] The positioning component controls the four positioning blocks to move above the sliding plate and drives the four positioning blocks to move closer to each other, thus centering and fixing the lifting frame.

[0009] Preferably, the sliding groove wall is provided with a sliding groove and a control groove along the sliding direction of the sliding plate. The sliding assembly includes a slider that slides through the sliding groove and is fixedly connected to the sliding plate, a slider rod that passes through the sliding groove and moves through the slider, a control block that slides through the control groove and is fixedly connected to the sliding plate, and a control screw that passes through the control groove and is threaded through the control block. The control screw is driven by a motor.

[0010] Preferably, a sealing plate is fixedly installed on the side of the sliding plate away from the hangar body, and when the sliding plate passes through the sliding groove, the sealing plate seals the opening of the sliding groove.

[0011] Preferably, the landing frame has a ring-shaped structure and is fixedly installed below the UAV body by a connecting rod.

[0012] Preferably, the positioning component includes a limiting rod passing through the positioning groove, a limiting block slidably sleeved on the limiting rod and located in the positioning groove, and a positioning element disposed in the sliding plate and controlling the four limiting blocks to approach each other, with the top of the limiting block connected to the positioning block.

[0013] Preferably, a limiting spring is movably sleeved on the limiting rod body, with four limiting springs located between four limiting blocks, and each limiting spring having its two ends connected to the positioning groove wall and the limiting block, respectively.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom end of the positioning block is rotatably mounted on the top end of the limiting block, and the rotation angle between the positioning block and the limiting block is in the range of 0° to 90°; when the positioning block rotates onto the limiting block, the positioning block is located in the positioning groove, and an electromagnet is provided on one of the adjacent ends of the positioning block and the limiting block.

[0015] Preferably, the positioning component includes a rotating column rotatably disposed on the bottom end face of each limiting block, a control rope movably passing through through holes opened on the four rotating columns, and a winding wheel disposed in the sliding plate and connected to the end of the control rope, the winding wheel being driven by a winding motor.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. The drone body is placed on the sliding plate via the landing frame. With the help of the positioning component, the four positioning blocks are controlled to move closer to each other, which facilitates the centering and fixing of the drone body's landing frame on the top surface of the sliding plate. This allows for the fixing of drone bodies of different models and sizes at the center position of the top of the sliding plate, ensuring that the drone body can take off, land, and be stored safely and stably on the sliding plate.

[0018] 2. The positioning component controls the positioning block to accurately center and clamp the drone's landing frame, ensuring the drone's stability during takeoff, landing, and storage. It also prevents the drone from shaking or shifting when placed in the hangar, effectively protecting the drone's safety. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate 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, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a simplified structural diagram of the UAV vertical take-off and landing hangar proposed in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and lowering mechanism of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component of the present invention for fixing the drone body.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sliding plate of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component structure of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Hanger body; 2. Sliding groove; 3. Sliding plate; 4. Sealing plate; 5. UAV body; 6. Landing frame; 7. Positioning groove; 8. Sliding groove; 9. Sliding rod; 10. Sliding block; 11. Control groove; 12. Control screw; 13. Control block; 14. Limit rod; 15. Limit block; 16. Rotating column; 17. Control rope; 18. Rotary wheel; 19. Rewinding wheel; 20. Rewinding motor; 21. Limiting spring; 22. Positioning block; 23. Electromagnet. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical means, creative features, and achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model is further described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. However, the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of this utility model and not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments described in the embodiments without creative effort are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] Example 1: Reference Figures 1-5 The drone vertical take-off and landing hangar shown includes a hangar body 1 with a sliding groove 2 on one side of the top, and a take-off and landing mechanism that is slidably set in the sliding groove 2. The drone body 5 is parked on the take-off and landing mechanism via a take-off and landing frame 6. The take-off and landing mechanism includes a sliding plate 3 that is set in the sliding groove 2 via a sliding component, four positioning blocks 22 that are slidably set in different positioning grooves 7, and a positioning component that is set in the sliding plate 3 and connects the four positioning blocks 22. The top end face of the sliding plate 3 has four positioning grooves 7, and the length directions of two adjacent positioning grooves 7 are perpendicular to each other.

[0028] The positioning component controls the four positioning blocks 22 to move above the sliding plate 3 and drives the four positioning blocks 22 to move closer to each other, thus clamping and fixing the lifting frame 6 in the center.

[0029] like Figures 1-5 As shown in this embodiment, when in use, the hangar body 1 is stably placed on the ground or an object, and the sliding plate 3 slides out from the sliding groove 2. At this time, the drone body 5 is fixed to the landing frame 6 by the four positioning blocks 22 controlled by the positioning component, and the drone body 5 is fixed on the sliding plate 3. Then, with the help of the positioning component, the four positioning blocks 22 are driven to move away from each other. At this time, the drone body 5 starts and stably takes off on the sliding plate 3. When the drone body 5 lands on the sliding plate 3, its position on the sliding plate 3 may shift. The positioning component drives the four positioning blocks 22 to move upward from the positioning slot 7 and move closer to each other. The four positioning blocks 22 can then center and fix the landing frame 6 on the drone body 5 onto the sliding plate 3. This ensures the centered clamping and fixation of the drone body 5 on the sliding plate 3. On the other hand, the positioning blocks 22 also ensure the stability of the drone body 5 within the hangar body 1 when the hangar body 1 is moved. This avoids the drone body 5 from shaking or even colliding with the hangar body 1 during the movement of the hangar body 1, which could cause damage to the drone. Thus, the drone body can automatically take off and land vertically and be stored stably, improving the convenience, safety and stability of the drone body.

[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the sliding groove 2 has a sliding groove 8 and a control groove 11 on its wall along the sliding direction of the sliding plate 3. The sliding assembly includes a slider 10 that slides through the sliding groove 8 and is fixedly connected to the sliding plate 3, a slider 9 that passes through the sliding groove 8 and moves through the slider 10, a control block 13 that slides through the control groove 11 and is fixedly connected to the sliding plate 3, and a control screw 12 that passes through the control groove 11 and is threaded through the control block 13. The control screw 12 is driven by a motor.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figures 1-2 As shown, by driving the control screw 12 to rotate by the motor, the control block 13 on the control screw 12 can be driven to slide stably in the control groove 11, thereby facilitating the sliding plate 3 to slide out of the sliding groove 2 or slide from the outside of the hangar body 1 into the sliding groove 2; when the sliding plate 3 slides in the sliding groove 2, the slider 10 slides stably on the sliding rod 9, ensuring that the sliding plate 3 drives the UAV body 5 to slide out of the hangar body 1 from the sliding groove 2.

[0032] like Figures 1-2 As shown, a sealing plate 4 is fixedly installed on the side of the sliding plate 3 away from the hangar body 1. When the sliding plate 3 passes through the sliding groove 2, the sealing plate 4 is sealed at the opening of the sliding groove 2. When the sliding plate 3 slides into the sliding groove 2, the sealing plate 4 installed on the sliding plate 3 is located at the opening of the sliding groove 2, and the sealing plate 4 and the opening of the sliding groove 2 are sealed together, ensuring the relative independence of the internal space of the hangar body 1 and preventing external dust, water droplets, etc. from entering the hangar body 1 and causing damage to the UAV body 5.

[0033] The landing frame 6 has a ring-shaped structure and is fixedly installed below the UAV body 5 by a connecting rod.

[0034] The positioning assembly includes a limiting rod 14 passing through the positioning groove 7, a limiting block 15 slidably sleeved on the limiting rod 14 and located in the positioning groove 7, and a positioning element disposed in the sliding plate 3 and controlling the four limiting blocks 15 to approach each other. The top of the limiting block 15 is connected to the positioning block 22.

[0035] Limiting springs 21 are movably sleeved on the body of the limiting rod 14. The four limiting springs 21 are located between the four limiting blocks 15, and the two ends of each limiting spring 21 are respectively connected to the groove wall of the positioning groove 7 and the limiting block 15.

[0036] The bottom end of the positioning block 22 is rotatably mounted on the top end of the limiting block 15, and the rotation angle between the positioning block 22 and the limiting block 15 is 0° to 90°; when the positioning block 22 rotates onto the limiting block 15, the positioning block 22 is located in the positioning groove 7, and an electromagnet 23 is provided on the adjacent end of the positioning block 22 and the limiting block 15.

[0037] The positioning components include rotating columns 16 rotatably mounted on the bottom end face of each limiting block 15, control ropes 17 that move through the through holes on the four rotating columns 16, and take-up wheels 19 mounted inside the sliding plate 3 and connected to the ends of the control ropes 17. The take-up wheels 19 are driven by a take-up motor 20. The sliding plate 3 also has two adjacent rotating wheels 18. The two ends of the control ropes 17 that pass through the four through holes change direction through the sides of the rotating wheels 18 and are connected to the take-up wheels 19.

[0038] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the process of the drone body 5 being placed on the sliding plate 3 is as follows:

[0039] When the drone is not in the hangar for take-off or landing, the positioning block 22 rotates onto the limiting block 15 and is located in the positioning groove 7. At this time, the limiting spring 21 is in a naturally extended state. The four limiting blocks 15 are moved away from each other under the action of the limiting spring 21 and are located in the positioning groove 7 at one end away from each other. The electromagnets 23 on the positioning block 22 and the limiting block 15 are not energized.

[0040] When preparing to clamp: After the drone lands on the landing frame 6 and is positioned at a suitable location on the landing mechanism, the winding motor 20 starts, driving the winding wheel 19 to rotate. The winding wheel 19 rotates to begin winding the control rope 17. Since the control rope 17 passes through the through holes on the four rotating posts 16, and its two ends are connected to the winding wheel 19 after changing direction through the side of the rotating wheel 18, as the control rope 17 is wound, it will pull the four rotating posts 16 closer to each other.

[0041] Positioning block 22 rotation and clamping: The rotating column 16 moves closer to each other, causing the limiting block 15 connected to it to slide on the limiting rod 14. The four limiting blocks 15 move closer to each other against the elastic force of the limiting spring 21. At the same time, the two electromagnets 23 are energized and their adjacent ends have the same magnetic pole. Under the repulsive force between the electromagnets 23, the positioning block 22 rotates 90° from the limiting block 15 (the four limiting blocks 15 are provided with a fixed block at the end that is far away from each other. When the positioning block 22 rotates from the limiting block 15 to the vertical state, the fixed block can only rotate to the 90-degree position), and moves above the sliding plate 3. As the limiting block 15 continues to approach, the positioning blocks 22 move closer together, clamping and fixing the landing frame 6 in the center to ensure the stability of the drone in the hangar. Through the precise design of the positioning components, the drone's landing frame 6 can be accurately clamped and fixed in the center, preventing the drone from shaking or shifting in the hangar, greatly improving the stability and safety of drone storage, and effectively preventing damage to drone components caused by shaking.

[0042] Release the drone: When the drone needs to take off and leave the hangar, the take-up motor 20 rotates in reverse, driving the take-up wheel 19 to release the control rope 17. The elastic force of the limit spring 21 pushes the four limit blocks 15 away from each other. At the same time, the electromagnet 23 is energized, and the magnetic poles of two adjacent ends of the electromagnet 23 are reversed to generate an attraction force, controlling the positioning block 22 to rotate onto the limit block 15. The positioning block 22 is then back in the positioning slot 7. At this time, the drone landing frame 6 is released and can take off normally.

[0043] In this embodiment, the entire positioning and release process can be automatically controlled by the forward and reverse rotation of the rewind motor 20, which is simple and convenient to operate, improves the efficiency of drone take-off, landing and storage, and reduces the need for manual intervention. Furthermore, since the positioning blocks 22 can move closer and further apart by controlling the retraction and extension of the rope 17, it can adapt to drone landing frames 6 of different sizes and models, exhibiting broad compatibility. This eliminates the need to design special hangars for different drones, reducing usage costs.

[0044] 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 vertical take-off and landing hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising a hangar body (1) with a sliding groove (2) on one side of the top, and a take-off and landing mechanism slidably disposed within the sliding groove (2), wherein the UAV body (5) is parked on the take-off and landing mechanism via a landing frame (6), characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a sliding plate (3) set in a sliding groove (2) via a sliding component, four positioning blocks (22) slidably passing through different positioning grooves (7), and a positioning component set in the sliding plate (3) and connecting the four positioning blocks (22). The top end face of the sliding plate (3) is provided with four positioning grooves (7), and the length directions of two adjacent positioning grooves (7) are perpendicular to each other. The positioning component controls the four positioning blocks (22) to move above the sliding plate (3) and drives the four positioning blocks (22) to move closer to each other, thus clamping and fixing the lifting frame (6) in the center.

2. The UAV vertical takeoff and landing hangar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding groove (2) has a sliding groove (8) and a control groove (11) on its wall along the sliding direction of the sliding plate (3). The sliding assembly includes a slider (10) that slides through the sliding groove (8) and is fixedly connected to the sliding plate (3), a slider (9) that passes through the sliding groove (8) and moves through the slider (10), a control block (13) that slides through the control groove (11) and is fixedly connected to the sliding plate (3), and a control screw (12) that passes through the control groove (11) and is threaded through the control block (13). The control screw (12) is driven by a motor.

3. The UAV vertical takeoff and landing hangar according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing plate (4) is fixedly installed on the side of the sliding plate (3) away from the hangar body (1). When the sliding plate (3) passes through the sliding groove (2), the sealing plate (4) seals the opening of the sliding groove (2).

4. A vertical take-off and landing hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The landing frame (6) has a ring-shaped structure and is fixedly installed below the UAV body (5) by a connecting rod.

5. A vertical take-off and landing hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The positioning assembly includes a limiting rod (14) passing through the positioning groove (7), a limiting block (15) slidably sleeved on the limiting rod (14) and located in the positioning groove (7), and a positioning element disposed in the sliding plate (3) and controlling the four limiting blocks (15) to approach each other. The top of the limiting block (15) is connected to the positioning block (22).

6. A vertical take-off and landing hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 5, characterized in that: Limiting springs (21) are movably sleeved on the rod body of the limiting rod (14). The four limiting springs (21) are located between the four limiting blocks (15), and the two ends of each limiting spring (21) are respectively connected to the groove wall of the positioning groove (7) and the limiting block (15).

7. A vertical take-off and landing hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom end of the positioning block (22) is rotatably set on the top end of the limiting block (15), and the rotation angle between the positioning block (22) and the limiting block (15) is 0° to 90°; when the positioning block (22) rotates onto the limiting block (15), the positioning block (22) is located in the positioning groove (7), and an electromagnet (23) is provided on the adjacent end of the positioning block (22) and the limiting block (15).

8. A vertical take-off and landing hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The positioning components include a rotating column (16) rotatably mounted on the bottom end face of each limiting block (15), a control rope (17) that moves through through holes in the four rotating columns (16), and a winding wheel (19) mounted in the sliding plate (3) and connected to the end of the control rope (17). The winding wheel (19) is driven by a winding motor (20).

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