An unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of unmanned plane, it is related to flight equipment technical field, solve the problem of insufficient power connection stability on unmanned plane.The unmanned plane includes connecting assembly and at least two detachable connection function pieces, connecting assembly includes the electrically conductive plug respectively arranged on each function piece, and the electrically conductive plug on different function pieces is detachably connected, to electrically connect corresponding two function pieces;Wherein, at least one electrically conductive plug is flexibly connected with corresponding function piece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to, but is not limited to, the field of flight equipment, and in particular to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Background Technology

[0002] Electrical connections between various functional components in a drone are usually achieved through conductive plugs. If the conductive plugs are not properly connected, they can easily loosen due to the drone's flight vibrations, thus affecting the stability of the electrical connections. Utility Model Content

[0003] The UAV provided in this application embodiment has high electrical connection stability between functional components and is not easily affected by flight vibration.

[0004] This application provides an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including a connection component and at least two detachably connected functional components. The connection component includes conductive plugs respectively disposed on each functional component, and the conductive plugs on different functional components are detachably connected to electrically connect the corresponding two functional components; wherein, at least one conductive plug is flexibly connected to the corresponding functional component.

[0005] The drone provided in this application includes at least two detachably connected functional components. These components are detachably connected for ease of assembly and maintenance; however, the two detachably connected functional components may also experience relative movement due to the drone's flight vibrations. Furthermore, the drone includes a connection assembly comprising conductive plugs respectively disposed on each functional component. The conductive plugs on different functional components are detachably connected, thereby electrically connecting the corresponding two functional components. Based on this, at least one conductive plug is flexibly connected to its corresponding functional component. This flexible connection allows relative movement between the conductive plug and the corresponding functional component. When the two functional components move relative to each other due to the drone's flight vibrations, the flexibly connected conductive plug can move relative to its connected functional component to follow the movement of the other conductive plug it is connected to. That is, the two conductive plugs vibrate synchronously, maintaining relative stability and improving the connection stability between the two conductive plugs, thereby improving the electrical connection stability between the two functional components. Compared to related technologies where conductive plugs are fixedly connected to functional components, the flexibly connected conductive plugs in this application maintain relative stability between the two connected conductive plugs, thus improving the electrical connection stability between the corresponding two functional components.

[0006] In one possible implementation of this application, the conductive plug includes a connector and a flexible wire harness; the two ends of the flexible wire harness are respectively connected to the corresponding connector and the functional component; and / or, the connection assembly further includes a flexible connector, and the connector is connected to the corresponding functional component through the flexible connector.

[0007] Here, the conductive plug includes a connector and a flexible wire harness. The connector is used for the mutual connection of two conductive plugs, and the flexible wire harness is led out from the corresponding connector to connect to the corresponding functional component. The flexible connection between the conductive plug and the corresponding functional component can be achieved by the flexible wire harness, or a flexible connector can be added to reduce the impact of flight vibration on the flexible wire harness.

[0008] In one possible implementation of this application, the flexible connector is made of an elastic material and is elastically deformable at least along a first direction and / or a second direction; wherein, the first direction is the direction in which the corresponding plug-in is toward or away from the corresponding functional component, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0009] Here, the flexible connector is made of an elastic material, which allows it to deform elastically to provide cushioning. The flexible connector can deform in the direction toward or away from the functional component it is connected to, or in other directions, thereby providing cushioning in multiple directions and further reducing the impact of UAV flight vibration on the electrical connection of the functional component.

[0010] In one possible implementation of this application, the connector is provided with a plurality of flexible connectors, and the plurality of flexible connectors are distributed sequentially along the outer contour of the corresponding connector.

[0011] Here, multiple flexible connectors can be provided on the plug-in, and the multiple flexible connectors are distributed sequentially along the outer contour of the corresponding plug-in. This arrangement makes the connection points of the plug-in more dispersed, which facilitates providing a more stable connection and support.

[0012] In one possible implementation of this application, the connecting component further includes a rigid connector, and the plug-in and the corresponding functional component are connected through the rigid connector.

[0013] Here, a rigid connector is set between the plug-in component and the corresponding functional component. The rigid connector has high structural strength, which can improve the structural stability of the plug-in component and the corresponding functional component, and enhance the drone's ability to resist external forces.

[0014] In one possible implementation of this application, rigid connectors and flexible connectors on the same plug are spaced apart; or, at least some of the rigid connectors connect the corresponding plug and functional components through flexible connectors.

[0015] Here, rigid and flexible connectors can be set independently, resulting in a simpler structure and easier assembly. Rigid connectors can also be connected to flexible connectors, with the flexible connectors placed on the rigid connectors, so that the rigid connectors can provide support and limit for the flexible connectors, thus better resisting the flight vibrations of the drone.

[0016] In one possible implementation of this application, the rigid connector and the corresponding functional component are connected by a flexible connector; and / or, the rigid connector and the corresponding plug-in component are connected by a flexible connector.

[0017] Here, the flexible connector can be placed between the rigid connector and the corresponding functional component, or between the rigid connector and the corresponding plug-in component. The structure is flexible and can be adapted to different assembly requirements.

[0018] In one possible implementation of this application, a connection hole is provided on the plug or functional component, a rigid connector passes through the connection hole, and a flexible connector is sleeved between the outer wall of the rigid connector and the inner wall of the connection hole.

[0019] Here, a connection hole is made on the plug or functional component, and the flexible connector is sleeved between the outer wall of the rigid connector and the inner wall of the connection hole, so that the flexible connector is supported by the rigid connector, and the flexible connector is subjected to more uniform force, making the connection more reliable.

[0020] In one possible implementation of this application, the flexible connector is provided with a buffer portion at at least one end along the axial direction of the connection hole. The buffer portion abuts against the corresponding plug and / or functional component along the axial direction of the connection hole, and the buffer portion can elastically deform at least along the axial direction of the connection hole.

[0021] Here, the flexible connector is provided with a buffer part, which can elastically deform at least along the axial direction of the connection hole to elastically abut against the corresponding plug and / or functional part, thereby providing buffering to reduce the adverse effects of UAV flight vibration.

[0022] In one possible implementation of this application, the flexible connector further includes a limiting portion that abuts against a corresponding plug or functional component to restrict the movement of the flexible connector relative to the corresponding plug or functional component; wherein the abutting direction of the limiting portion is arranged along the circumferential direction of the connecting hole; and / or, the abutting direction of the limiting portion is arranged along the radial direction of the connecting hole; and / or, the abutting direction of the limiting portion is arranged along the axial direction of the connecting hole.

[0023] Here, since the flexible connector also includes a limiting part, the limiting part can restrict its relative movement with the corresponding plug and / or functional part, that is, keep the flexible connector on the corresponding plug and / or functional part, reducing the possibility of the flexible connector coming out of the connection hole.

[0024] In one possible implementation of this application, at least two functional components include a body and a power supply component. The conductive plug includes a first conductive plug disposed on the body and a second conductive plug disposed on the power supply component. The body and the first conductive plug are fixedly connected, and the power supply component and the second conductive plug are flexibly connected. And / or, the power supply component and the second conductive plug are fixedly connected, and the body and the first conductive plug are flexibly connected.

[0025] Here, with the two functional components being the fuselage and the power supply, the fuselage and the power supply are electrically connected through a first conductive plug and a second conductive plug. At least one of the first conductive plug and the second conductive plug adopts a flexible connection, thereby maintaining the stability of the electrical connection between the fuselage and the power supply. This can effectively prevent the first conductive plug and the second conductive plug from becoming loose due to the vibration of the drone during flight, and also reduce the possibility of the drone crashing due to power outage.

[0026] In one possible implementation of this application, the power supply component and the second conductive plug are integrally formed, and the body and the first conductive plug are flexibly connected; wherein, the power supply component is snapped into the body to connect the first conductive plug and the second conductive plug.

[0027] Here, the power supply component and the second conductive plug can also be designed as an integrated unit to improve their overall integrity. The power supply component and the main body are connected by a snap-fit ​​method, and the connection of the first conductive plug and the second conductive plug is realized simultaneously, making assembly more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a connection diagram of functional components and connection components in an unmanned aerial vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the flexible wiring harness in an unmanned aerial vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the flexible connector in the UAV provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the arrangement of flexible connectors in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a rigid connector in an unmanned aerial vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection between rigid and flexible connectors in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to an embodiment of this application.

[0034] Figure 7A schematic diagram of a structure in an unmanned aerial vehicle provided in this application, showing a flexible connector provided at the end of a rigid connector near a functional component;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) provided in an embodiment of the present application, showing a flexible connector provided at the end of a rigid connector near the plug-in connector.

[0036] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) where both ends of a rigid connector are provided with flexible connectors, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0037] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of the UAV provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting part in the UAV provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 12 An assembly diagram of the fuselage and power supply components of a drone provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 13 An exploded view of the fuselage and power supply components of a drone provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting component in the UAV provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0042] Figure label:

[0043] 100 - Functional component; 110 - Body; 120 - Power supply component; 200 - Connecting assembly; 210 - Conductive plug; 211 - First conductive plug; 212 - Second conductive plug; 213 - Connector; 214 - Flexible wire harness; 220 - Flexible connector; 221 - Buffer part; 222 - Limiting part; 230 - Rigid connector; 300 - Connecting hole; X - First direction; Y - Second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the specific technical solutions of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0045] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0046] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the positions in which the components are schematically placed in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the position of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0047] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0048] In embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0049] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0050] This application provides an embodiment of a drone. A drone (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, UAV) is an unmanned aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment and its own program control device. Drones can also be operated autonomously, either completely or intermittently, by an onboard computer. Drones are widely used in aerial photography, agriculture, plant protection, miniature selfies, express delivery, disaster relief, wildlife observation, infectious disease monitoring, news reporting, power line inspection, disaster relief, film and television shooting, and surveying and mapping.

[0051] Drones typically include electronic components such as propellers and cameras. The propellers provide power to the drone, and the cameras are used for filming. Drones also include power supply components that provide electricity to the electronic components. In some technical solutions, conductive plugs are used to connect the power supply components and the electronic components to achieve electrical connection. However, because drones vibrate during flight, the vibration can affect the stability of the conductive plug connection, thereby affecting the electrical connection between the conductive components and the electronic components. In severe cases, this can lead to a power outage, causing the drone to lose power and crash.

[0052] To solve the above technical problems, refer to Figure 1 The drone provided in this application includes a connection component 200 and at least two detachably connected functional components 100. The connection component 200 includes a conductive plug 210 respectively disposed on each functional component 100, and the conductive plugs 210 on different functional components 100 are detachably connected to electrically connect the corresponding two functional components 100; wherein at least one conductive plug 210 is flexibly connected to the corresponding functional component 100.

[0053] In this embodiment, the functional component 100 can be a power component on the UAV, such as a propeller or rudder; the functional component 100 can also be a sensor on the UAV, such as a camera, altitude sensor, or positioning sensor; the functional component 100 can also be a heat sink, communication antenna, etc. It should be noted that the functional component 100 can also be a combination of the aforementioned components and their mounting base. For example, the functional component 100 includes the UAV's shell and a controller installed inside the shell.

[0054] In this embodiment, detachable connection refers to snap-fit, threaded connection, interference fit, fastener connection, etc., and the fastener can be screw, bolt, nut, etc. For example, two functional components 100 are connected by fastener locking, and two conductive plugs 210 are connected by snap-fit.

[0055] In this embodiment, the flexible connection between the conductive plug 210 and the corresponding functional component 100 means that the two are connected, but this connection allows the conductive plug 210 and the corresponding functional component 100 to move relative to each other, so that when one of them is subjected to an external force, it can move relative to the other. The flexible connection can be achieved through flexible components such as ropes or chains, or through elastically deformable components such as foam or springs.

[0056] In this embodiment, each functional component 100 may be provided with one or more conductive plugs 210, and different conductive plugs 210 may be used to connect different functional components 100. It should be noted that, among the two detachably connected conductive plugs 210, one conductive plug 210 may be flexibly connected to the corresponding functional component 100, or both conductive plugs 210 may be flexibly connected to the corresponding functional components 100 respectively.

[0057] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment includes a drone comprising at least two detachably connected functional components 100. The functional components 100 are detachably connected to each other, which facilitates assembly and maintenance. However, the two detachably connected functional components 100 may also move relative to each other due to the vibration of the drone during flight.

[0058] In addition, the drone also includes a connection component 200, which includes a conductive plug 210 disposed on each functional component 100. The conductive plugs 210 on different functional components 100 are detachably connected, thereby electrically connecting the corresponding two functional components 100.

[0059] Based on this, at least one conductive plug 210 is flexibly connected to the corresponding functional component 100. The flexible connection allows the conductive plug 210 and the corresponding functional component 100 to move relative to each other. When the two functional components 100 move relative to each other due to the vibration of the UAV during flight, the flexibly connected conductive plug 210 can move relative to the functional component 100 it is connected to, so as to follow the movement of the other conductive plug 210 it is connected to. That is, the two conductive plugs 210 vibrate synchronously and can maintain relative stability, thereby improving the connection stability of the two conductive plugs 210 and thus improving the electrical connection stability between the two functional components 100.

[0060] Compared with the related technologies in which the conductive plug 210 is fixedly connected to the functional component 100, the conductive plug 210 of this application is flexibly connected to the corresponding functional component 100, so that the two connected conductive plugs 210 remain relatively stable, thereby improving the electrical connection stability between the two corresponding functional components 100.

[0061] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some possible embodiments of this application, the conductive plug 210 includes a plug 213 and a flexible wire harness 214; both ends of the flexible wire harness 214 are respectively connected to the corresponding plug 213 and the functional component 100; and / or, the connection assembly 200 further includes a flexible connector 220, through which the plug 213 is connected to the corresponding functional component 100.

[0062] In this embodiment, the connector 213 is the main body of the conductive plug 210, used to realize the detachable connection of the two conductive plugs 210. The connector 213 can provide limiting and support for the flexible wire harness 214 connected to it. The part of the flexible limiting 214 located in the connector 213 can be connected to a spring pin, conductive post or conductive socket, so that when the two conductive plugs 210 are connected, the conductive posts of the corresponding two flexible wire harnesses 214 are adapted to the conductive sockets to realize electrical connection.

[0063] For example, two detachable connectors 213, one of which has a snap-fit ​​groove or snap-fit ​​hole, and the other has a snap-fit ​​protrusion. The snap-fit ​​protrusion snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove or snap-fit ​​hole, thereby realizing the detachable connection of the two connectors 213.

[0064] In this embodiment of the application, the flexible wire harness 214 refers to a conductive component that can be bent and deformed. The flexible wire harness 214 may include a conductive core bundle made of conductive material and an insulating layer wrapped around the surface of the conductive core bundle.

[0065] In this embodiment, the flexible connector 220 can be a component made of flexible materials such as plastic, fiber, and rubber. The flexible connector 220 can also include multiple unit components, which are sequentially connected to form a component similar to a chain or lock chain structure, thereby enabling bending, folding, and other deformations.

[0066] In this embodiment, the conductive plug 210 may include a connector 213 and a flexible wire harness 214. One end of the flexible wire harness 214 is connected to the connector 213, and the other end is connected to the functional component 100 corresponding to the connector 213. Alternatively, based on the conductive plug 210 including the connector 213 and the flexible wire harness 214, the connecting assembly 200 may also include a flexible connector 220. The connector 213 and the corresponding functional component 100 are connected through the flexible connector 220. The flexible wire harness 214 and the flexible connector 220 may be connected to each other or spaced apart. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0067] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment includes a conductive plug 210 comprising a connector 213 and a flexible wire harness 214. The connector 213 is used for the mutual connection of two conductive plugs 210, and the flexible wire harness 214 is led out from the connector 213 to connect to the corresponding functional component 100. The flexible connection between the conductive plug 210 and the corresponding functional component 100 can be achieved by the flexible wire harness 214, or a flexible connector 220 can be added to reduce the impact of flight vibration on the flexible wire harness 214.

[0068] Reference Figure 3In some possible embodiments of this application, the flexible connector 220 is made of an elastic material, and the flexible connector 220 can be elastically deformed at least along the first direction X and / or the second direction Y; wherein, the first direction X is the direction in which the corresponding plug 213 is toward or away from the corresponding functional member 100, and the second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X.

[0069] In this embodiment, the elastic material can be elastic plastic, elastic metal, rubber, synthetic elastic material, etc. The flexible connector 220 made of elastic material has the ability to recover its shape after deformation, thereby providing buffer through elasticity and reducing the impact when the plug 213 and the corresponding functional component 100 move relative to each other.

[0070] In this embodiment of the application, the first direction X is the direction in which the corresponding plug-in 213 faces or moves away from the corresponding functional component 100. For example, the plug-in 213 includes a structural surface, which is disposed opposite to its corresponding functional component 100. The first direction X can be a direction perpendicular to the structural surface. Correspondingly, the second direction Y can be any direction parallel to the structural surface.

[0071] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment is that the flexible connector 220 is made of elastic material, which allows the flexible connector 220 to deform elastically, thereby providing buffering. The flexible connector 220 can deform in the direction toward or away from the functional component 100 it is connected to, or it can deform in other directions, thereby providing buffering in multiple directions and further reducing the impact of UAV flight vibration on the electrical connection of the functional component 100.

[0072] Reference Figure 4 In some possible embodiments of this application, the plug-in 213 is provided with a plurality of flexible connectors 220, and the plurality of flexible connectors 220 are distributed sequentially along the outer contour of the corresponding plug-in 213.

[0073] In this embodiment, the outer contour of the plug-in 213 refers to the contour of the structural surface of the plug-in 213, that is, the contour of the plug-in 213 facing the corresponding functional component 100. The flexible connector 220 can be disposed on the structural surface or on the adjacent surface of the structural surface. The shape formed by arranging multiple flexible connectors 220 is similar to the outer contour of the structural surface.

[0074] In this embodiment, the multiple flexible connectors 220 can be evenly distributed or non-uniformly distributed on the plug-in 213. For example, the multiple flexible connectors 220 are equidistantly distributed along the outer contour of the plug-in 213. Or, for example, the multiple flexible connectors 220 are axially symmetrical about the axis of symmetry of the plug-in 213.

[0075] Reference Figure 4In one possible embodiment of this application, the plug-in 213 is provided with three flexible connectors 220, and the three flexible connectors 220 are distributed in an isosceles triangle. With this arrangement, a relatively stable connection between the plug-in 213 and the corresponding functional component 100 can be achieved using a smaller number of flexible connectors 220, thereby reducing the number of flexible connectors 220, saving materials, reducing weight, and facilitating assembly.

[0076] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment allows for the provision of multiple flexible connectors 220 on the plug-in 213, with the multiple flexible connectors 220 distributed sequentially along the outer contour of the corresponding plug-in 213. This arrangement makes the connection points of the plug-in 213 more dispersed, facilitating a more stable connection and support.

[0077] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some possible embodiments of this application, the connection component 200 further includes a rigid connector 230, and the plug-in component 213 and the corresponding functional component 100 are connected through the rigid connector 230.

[0078] In this embodiment, the rigid connector 230 and the flexible connector 220 are relative concepts, not absolute concepts. That is, the rigid connector 230 has higher strength and is less prone to deformation than the flexible connector 220; the flexible connector 220 is more prone to deformation than the rigid connector 230.

[0079] In this embodiment, the rigid connector 230 can be a snap fastener, screw, bolt, rivet, etc., and can be made of materials with high structural strength such as steel or engineering plastics. For example, the rigid connector 230 is a bolt, which can pass through the plug-in 213 and be threaded to the corresponding functional component 100. A nut can be provided at the end of the bolt, or the bolt can cooperate with a nut to limit the movement of the connected plug-in 213 and functional component 100.

[0080] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment provides a rigid connector 230 between the plug-in 213 and the corresponding functional component 100. The rigid connector 230 has high structural strength, which can improve the structural stability of the plug-in 213 and the corresponding functional component 100, and enhance the ability of the UAV to resist external forces.

[0081] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some possible embodiments of this application, rigid connectors 230 and flexible connectors 220 on the same connector 213 are spaced apart; or, at least some of the rigid connectors 230 connect the corresponding connectors 213 and functional components 100 through flexible connectors 220.

[0082] In this embodiment of the application, the interval setting means that there is a gap between the two components and they do not directly contact each other. That is, the rigid connector 230 and the flexible connector 220 do not directly contact or connect, and they are respectively connected to the corresponding plug-in connector 213 and the functional component 100.

[0083] In this embodiment of the application, at least some rigid connectors 230 connect the corresponding plug-in connectors 213 and functional components 100 through flexible connectors 220. This means that when there are multiple rigid connectors 230 on the plug-in connector 213, one or more of the rigid connectors 230 are provided with flexible connectors 220, or all rigid connectors 230 are provided with flexible connectors 220.

[0084] In this embodiment, the connection between the rigid connector 230 and the flexible connector 220 is specifically as follows: when the rigid connector 230 connects the plug-in 213 and the corresponding functional component 100, a flexible connector 220 is provided between the rigid connector and the plug-in 213; or, a flexible connector 220 is provided between the rigid connector 230 and the functional component 100; or, flexible connectors 220 are provided at both ends of the rigid connector 230 corresponding to the plug-in 213 and the functional component 100.

[0085] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment allows the rigid connector 230 and the flexible connector 220 to be set independently, resulting in a relatively simple structure and convenient assembly. The rigid connector 230 can also be connected to the flexible connector 220, that is, the flexible connector 220 is set on the rigid connector 230, so that the rigid connector 230 can provide support and limit for the flexible connector 220, thereby better resisting the flight vibration of the UAV.

[0086] Reference Figure 7 In some possible embodiments of this application, the rigid connector 230 and the corresponding functional component 100 are connected by a flexible connector 220, and correspondingly, the rigid connector 230 and the corresponding plug-in component 213 are directly connected; see reference Figure 8 In some other possible embodiments of this application, the rigid connector 230 and the corresponding plug-in 213 are connected by a flexible connector 220, and correspondingly, the rigid connector 230 and the corresponding functional component 100 are directly connected.

[0087] Reference Figure 9 In some possible embodiments of this application, one end of the rigid connector 230 is connected to the corresponding plug-in connector 213 via a flexible connector 220, and the other end of the rigid connector 230 is connected to the corresponding functional component 100 via a flexible connector 220. The flexible connectors 220 at both ends of the rigid connector 230 can be provided separately or integrally.

[0088] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment allows the flexible connector 220 to be disposed between the rigid connector 230 and the corresponding functional component 100, or between the rigid connector 230 and the corresponding plug-in component 213. The structure is flexible and can be adapted to different assembly requirements.

[0089] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some possible embodiments of this application, the plug-in member 213 or the functional member 100 is provided with a connection hole 300, the rigid connector 230 passes through the connection hole 300, and the flexible connector 220 is sleeved between the outer wall of the rigid connector 230 and the inner wall of the connection hole 300.

[0090] In this embodiment, the position of the connecting hole 300 corresponds to the rigid connector 230. When all the rigid connectors 230 on the plug-in 213 are provided with flexible connectors 220, the layout of the connecting hole 300 is the same as the layout of the flexible connector 220. For example, the plug-in 213 is provided with three connecting holes 300, and the three connecting holes 300 are distributed in an isosceles triangle along the outer contour of the plug-in 213.

[0091] In this embodiment, the connecting hole 300 can be a hole of equal diameter, a hole of varying diameter, a threaded hole, a stepped hole, etc. The radial cross-section of the connecting hole 300 can be a regular shape such as a circle, ellipse, rectangle, square, triangle, rhombus, regular hexagon, or trapezoid, or it can be an irregular shape. For example, the connecting hole 300 is a circular hole of equal diameter.

[0092] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment has a connection hole 300 on the plug-in 213 or the functional component 100. The flexible connector 220 is sleeved between the outer wall of the rigid connector 230 and the inner wall of the connection hole 300, so that the flexible connector 220 is supported by the rigid connector 230, and the flexible connector 220 is subjected to more uniform force, making the connection more reliable.

[0093] Reference Figure 10 In some possible embodiments of this application, the flexible connector 220 is provided with a buffer portion 221 at at least one end along the axial direction of the connection hole 300. The buffer portion 221 abuts against the corresponding plug-in 213 and / or functional member 100 along the axial direction of the connection hole 300, and the buffer portion 221 can elastically deform at least along the axial direction of the connection hole 300.

[0094] In this embodiment, the buffer portion 221 may be provided at the end of the flexible connector 220. For example, the flexible connector 220 may have a buffer portion 221 at one end located between the plug-in member 213 and the functional member 100, and the buffer portion 221 may abut against the plug-in member 213; or the buffer portion 221 may abut against the functional member 100; or the buffer portion 221 may abut against both the plug-in member 213 and the functional member 100 respectively.

[0095] In this embodiment, when the flexible connector 220 is disposed on the plug-in member 213, the buffer portion 221 may also be disposed at the end of the flexible connector 220 away from the functional member 100; or, when the flexible connector 220 is disposed on the functional member 100, the buffer portion 221 may also be disposed at the end of the flexible connector 220 away from the plug-in member 213; or, the flexible connector 220 may have buffer portions 221 disposed at both ends along the first direction X.

[0096] In this embodiment, the buffer portion 221 can be a flange covering the connecting hole 300, or the buffer portion 221 can be a protrusion protruding radially along the flexible connector 220. The protrusion can be multiple, and the multiple protrusions are evenly arranged along the circumference of the flexible connector 220. The protrusions can elastically deform at least radially along the connecting hole 300 to provide buffering.

[0097] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment includes a buffer portion 221 on the flexible connector 220. The buffer portion 221 can elastically deform at least along the axial direction of the connecting hole 300 to elastically abut against the corresponding plug-in 213 and / or functional component 100, thereby providing buffering to reduce the adverse effects of UAV flight vibration.

[0098] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 11 In some possible embodiments of this application, the flexible connector 220 further includes a limiting portion 222, which abuts against the corresponding plug 213 or functional member 100 to restrict the movement of the flexible connector 220 relative to the corresponding plug 213 or functional member 100; wherein, the abutting direction of the limiting portion 222 is arranged along the circumferential direction of the connecting hole 300; and / or, the abutting direction of the limiting portion 222 is arranged along the radial direction of the connecting hole 300; and / or, the abutting direction of the limiting portion 222 is arranged along the axial direction of the connecting hole 300.

[0099] In this embodiment, the limiting part 222 can be a protrusion or groove provided on the outer periphery of the flexible connector 220, and the inner wall of the connecting hole 300 is provided with a corresponding groove or protrusion, so that the limiting part 222 abuts against the inner wall of the connecting hole 300 along the circumference of the connecting hole 300, thereby restricting the relative rotation of the flexible connector 220 and the connecting hole 300.

[0100] In this embodiment, the limiting part 222 may also be provided at the end or periphery of the flexible connector 220 and protrude radially along the connecting hole 300 to form an abutment structure, thereby abutting against the corresponding plug 213 or functional member 100 along the radial direction of the connecting hole 300 to restrict the flexible connector 220 from moving along the corresponding radial direction of the connecting hole 300.

[0101] In this embodiment, the limiting part 222 may also be provided at the end of the flexible connector 220, and the limiting part 222 abuts against the corresponding plug-in part 213 or functional part 100 along the axial direction of the connecting hole 300, thereby restricting the movement of the flexible connector 220 along the axial direction of the connecting hole 300.

[0102] It should be noted that the flexible connector 220 may have a limiting part 222 only at the end, or a limiting part 222 only on the inner or outer circumferential side, or a limiting part 222 may be provided on the end, the inner circumferential side and the outer circumferential side at the same time. The limiting part 222 and the buffer part 221 may be configured as the same structure, that is, the end structure of the flexible connector 220 serves as both the buffer part 221 and the limiting part 222.

[0103] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment includes a limiting part 222 in the flexible connector 220. The limiting part 222 can restrict the relative movement between the flexible connector 220 and the corresponding plug-in 213 and / or functional member 100, thereby keeping the flexible connector 220 on the corresponding plug-in 213 and / or functional member 100 and reducing the possibility of the flexible connector 220 coming out of the connection hole 300.

[0104] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 In some possible embodiments of this application, at least two functional components 100 include a body 110 and a power supply component 120. The conductive plug 210 includes a first conductive plug 211 disposed on the body 110 and a second conductive plug 212 disposed on the power supply component 120. The body 110 and the first conductive plug 211 are fixedly connected, and the power supply component 120 and the second conductive plug 212 are flexibly connected. And / or, the power supply component 120 and the second conductive plug 212 are fixedly connected, and the body 110 and the first conductive plug 211 are flexibly connected.

[0105] In this embodiment, the fuselage 110 may include a drone shell and electronic components. The electronic components are connected within the shell and may include circuit boards, controllers, antennas, propellers, etc. The electronic components are connected to a first conductive plug 211. The power supply unit 120 may include a battery, a charging / discharging assembly, etc. The charging / discharging assembly is used to replenish the battery with electrical energy. The battery is connected to a second conductive plug 212. When the first conductive plug 211 and the second conductive plug 212 are connected, the battery can provide electrical energy to the electronic components. The battery may be snapped onto a battery bracket on the fuselage 110, thereby connecting the power supply unit 120 and the fuselage 110.

[0106] In this embodiment, at least one of the first conductive plug 211 and the second conductive plug 212 is flexibly connected to the corresponding functional component 100. In one example, the body 110 and the first conductive plug 211 are fixedly connected, and the power supply component 120 and the second conductive plug 212 are flexibly connected. In another example, the power supply component 120 and the second conductive plug 212 are fixedly connected, and the body 110 and the first conductive plug 211 are flexibly connected. In yet another example, the body 110 and the first conductive plug 211 are flexibly connected, and the power supply component 120 and the second conductive plug 212 are also flexibly connected.

[0107] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment, when the two functional components 100 are the fuselage 110 and the power supply component 120 respectively, is electrically connected between the fuselage 110 and the power supply component 120 through a first conductive plug 211 and a second conductive plug 212. At least one of the first conductive plug 211 and the second conductive plug 212 adopts a flexible connection, thereby maintaining the stability of the electrical connection between the fuselage 110 and the power supply component 120. This can effectively prevent the possibility of the first conductive plug 211 and the second conductive plug 212 becoming loose due to the vibration of the drone during flight, and can also reduce the possibility of the drone falling due to power outage.

[0108] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 In some possible embodiments of this application, the power supply component 120 and the second conductive plug 212 are integrally arranged, and the body 110 and the first conductive plug 211 are flexibly connected; wherein, the power supply component 120 is snapped onto the body 110 to connect the first conductive plug 211 and the second conductive plug 212.

[0109] In this embodiment, the second conductive plug 212 can be a conductive plug 210 integrated on the power supply component 120, with both integrally formed for a more robust structure. The second conductive plug 212 can be located at the end of the power supply component 120 or on its periphery. For example, the power supply component 120 has a columnar structure, the second conductive plug 212 is located at one end of the power supply component 120 along its length and protrudes radially from the power supply component 120, with the insertion portion of the second conductive plug 212 extending toward the other end of the power supply component 120.

[0110] In this embodiment, the power supply component 120 is snapped onto the body 110. A limiting space is formed on the body 110 to restrict the power supply component 120. The power supply component 120 can extend into the limiting space. One of the body 110 and the power supply component 120 is provided with a slot, and the other is provided with an elastic buckle. The body 110 and the power supply component 120 can be snapped together by the adaptation of the slot and the elastic buckle.

[0111] It is understood that the first conductive plug 211 and the second conductive plug 212 provided on the body 110 are arranged opposite each other, and the insertion direction of the first conductive plug 211 and the second conductive plug 212 is parallel to the insertion direction of the power supply component 120 and the body 110. For example, both insertion directions are parallel to the central axis of the power supply component 120 along the length direction, so that when the power supply component 120 is inserted into the body 110, the second conductive plug 212 is inserted into the first conductive plug 211.

[0112] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment can also adopt an integrated design for the power supply component 120 and the second conductive plug 212 to improve the overall integrity of the two. The power supply component 120 and the body 110 are connected by a snap-fit ​​method, and the connection of the first conductive plug 211 and the second conductive plug 212 is realized simultaneously, making assembly more convenient.

[0113] Reference Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14In one possible embodiment of this application, the drone includes a fuselage 110 and a power supply component 120. The power supply component 120 is snapped onto the fuselage 110 by an elastic buckle. The power supply component 120 has a second conductive plug 212 integrally formed thereon. A first conductive plug 211 is connected to the fuselage 110. The first conductive plug 211 is connected to the fuselage 110 by three rigid connectors 230, which are screws and nuts. The three rigid connectors 230 are triangularly distributed on the outer edge of the first conductive plug 211. Each rigid connector 230 is provided with a flexible connector 220, which is sleeved around the periphery of the corresponding rigid connector 230. The first conductive plug 211 is provided with a connection hole 300 corresponding to the flexible connector 220. The connector 220 is snapped into the corresponding connection hole 300. The flexible connector 220 has a limiting part 222 and a buffer part 221 at both ends along its axial direction, thereby limiting the flexible connector 220 along the axial direction of the connection hole 300. The flexible connector 220 is made of elastic material and has an elastic reset function. By setting the flexible connector 220, the first conductive plug 211 can move relative to the body 110 along the axial direction of the connection hole 300 and also move relative to the body 110 along the radial direction of the connection hole 300, so as to compensate for the relative movement of the power supply component 120 and the body 110 when the UAV vibrates, keep the first conductive plug 211 and the second conductive plug 212 relatively fixed, and improve the electrical connection stability between the power supply component 120 and the body 110.

[0114] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A drone, characterized in that, include: Includes at least two detachably connected functional components; The connecting assembly includes conductive plugs respectively disposed on each of the functional components, and the conductive plugs on different functional components are detachably connected to electrically connect the corresponding two functional components. At least one of the conductive plugs is flexibly connected to the corresponding functional component.

2. The UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conductive plug includes a connector and a flexible wire harness; The two ends of the flexible wire harness are respectively connected to the corresponding connector and the functional component; and / or The connection assembly further includes a flexible connector, through which the plug-in is connected to the corresponding functional component.

3. The UAV according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flexible connector is made of an elastic material and is elastically deformable at least along a first direction and / or a second direction; Wherein, the first direction is the direction in which the corresponding plug-in is toward or away from the corresponding functional component, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

4. The UAV according to claim 2, characterized in that, The plug-in component is provided with a plurality of flexible connectors, and the plurality of flexible connectors are distributed sequentially along the outer contour of the corresponding plug-in component.

5. The UAV according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connection assembly further includes a rigid connector, through which the plug-in and the corresponding functional component are connected.

6. The UAV according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rigid connectors and flexible connectors on the same plug-in are spaced apart; or, At least a portion of the rigid connectors connect the corresponding plug-in connectors and functional components via the flexible connectors.

7. The UAV according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rigid connector and the corresponding functional component are connected by the flexible connector; and / or, The rigid connector and the corresponding plug-in connector are connected by the flexible connector.

8. The UAV according to claim 5, characterized in that, The plug-in component or the functional component has a connection hole, the rigid connector passes through the connection hole, and the flexible connector is sleeved between the outer wall of the rigid connector and the inner wall of the connection hole.

9. The UAV according to claim 8, characterized in that, The flexible connector has a buffer portion at at least one end along the axial direction of the connection hole. The buffer portion abuts against the corresponding plug and / or functional component along the axial direction of the connection hole, and the buffer portion can elastically deform at least along the axial direction of the connection hole.

10. The UAV according to claim 8, characterized in that, The flexible connector further includes a limiting portion, which abuts against the corresponding plug or functional component to restrict the movement of the flexible connector relative to the corresponding plug or functional component. Wherein, the abutting direction of the limiting part is arranged along the circumference of the connecting hole; and / or, the abutting direction of the limiting part is arranged along the radial direction of the connecting hole; and / or, the abutting direction of the limiting part is arranged along the axial direction of the connecting hole.

11. The UAV according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, At least two of the functional components include a body and a power supply component, and the conductive plug includes a first conductive plug disposed on the body and a second conductive plug disposed on the power supply component; The body is fixedly connected to the first conductive plug, and the power supply component is flexibly connected to the second conductive plug; and / or, The power supply component and the second conductive plug are fixedly connected, and the body and the first conductive plug are flexibly connected.

12. The UAV according to claim 11, characterized in that, The power supply component and the second conductive plug are integrated into one piece, and the body and the first conductive plug are flexibly connected. The power supply component is snapped into the body to connect the first conductive plug and the second conductive plug.

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