A vertical take-off and landing fixed wing drone

CN224361392UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16SKYWALKER TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SKYWALKER TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-11
Publication Date
2026-06-16

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Technical Problem

Existing vertical takeoff and landing fixed-wing UAVs have reduced endurance after prolonged use, affecting subsequent operations.

Method used

The system employs a power unit to provide forward propulsion, an elevation unit for lifting and lowering, a solar energy unit for energy conversion, a monitoring unit for environmental monitoring, and a transmission unit for signal transmission.

Benefits of technology

The drone's operational capabilities and endurance are comprehensively enhanced by a power unit that provides forward propulsion, an ascent unit that enables lifting and lowering, a solar power unit that increases flight time, a monitoring unit that enhances environmental monitoring capabilities, and a transmission unit that ensures signal transmission.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned plane, especially, it is a kind of vertical lift fixed wing unmanned plane, it provides the power of advance for unmanned plane through power device, the unmanned plane is lifted through ascending device, energy conversion is carried out through solar energy device, the surrounding environment is monitored through monitoring device, signal transmission is carried out through transmission device, it includes unmanned plane, still including power device, ascending device, solar energy device, monitoring device and transmission device, power device, ascending device, solar energy device, monitoring device and transmission device are all installed on unmanned plane, power device is pushed, ascending device is lifted, solar energy device carries out energy conversion, monitoring device carries out monitoring, transmission device carries out signal transmission.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular to a vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing UAV. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are unmanned aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment or onboard program control systems. Their core characteristic is that they can complete complex flight missions without a pilot, and they are considered "aerial robots."

[0003] For example, in a class of prior art represented by application number CN202321629043.7, its main structure includes a fuselage; wings, with wings connected to both sides of the fuselage; a lift system, with lift systems provided on both sides of the wings, and the lift systems capable of generating vertical thrust; and a propulsion system, with propulsion systems provided on both sides of the wings, the propulsion system capable of changing its thrust direction to have a first state providing vertical lift and a second state providing horizontal thrust. The vertical takeoff and landing fixed-wing UAV has a lift state when the propulsion system is in the first state and a cruise state when the propulsion system is in the second state. Furthermore, when the vertical takeoff and landing fixed-wing UAV is in the lift state, at least one of the propulsion system and the lift system provides vertical lift. The vertical takeoff and landing fixed-wing UAV of this invention has high safety performance and can ensure safe landing of the UAV in the event of partial power failure.

[0004] During use, it was found that existing vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing drones have low battery life after prolonged use, which affects the drone's subsequent operations. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing drone. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing drone that uses a power device to provide forward propulsion, a lifting device to lift the drone, a solar energy device to convert energy, a monitoring device to monitor the surrounding environment, and a transmission device to transmit signals.

[0006] This utility model discloses a vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), including the UAV itself; it also includes a power unit, a lifting device, a solar energy device, a monitoring device, and a transmission device, all of which are mounted on the UAV. The power unit provides propulsion, the lifting device lifts the UAV, the solar energy device converts energy, the monitoring device monitors the surrounding environment, and the transmission device transmits signals. The power unit provides forward propulsion for the UAV, the lifting device lifts the UAV, the solar energy device converts energy, the monitoring device monitors the surrounding environment, and the transmission device transmits signals.

[0007] Preferably, the drone includes a drone body, a first support leg, a second support leg, four sets of mounting shafts, a lithium battery, and a cover plate. A battery mounting compartment is located at the bottom of the drone body. The first and second support legs are mounted at the bottom of the drone body. All four sets of mounting shafts are mounted at the bottom of the drone body. The lithium battery is mounted on the battery mounting compartment. The cover plate is mounted at the bottom of the drone body using locking screws. The first and second support legs provide support, the lithium battery provides power to the drone body, and the locking screws facilitate the mounting of the cover plate at the bottom of the drone body. The cover plate also limits the position of the lithium battery, preventing it from falling out.

[0008] Preferably, the power unit includes a mounting block, a motor mounting sleeve, a first motor, and a first rotating shaft. The mounting block is mounted on the side of the UAV body, the motor mounting sleeve is mounted on the side of the mounting block, the first motor is mounted on the motor mounting sleeve, and the output end of the first motor is rotatably connected to the input end of the first rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft is provided with multiple sets of spiral blades. By starting the first motor, the first rotating shaft and the spiral blades are driven to rotate, providing power for the UAV body to move forward.

[0009] Preferably, the lifting device includes a connecting arm, a second motor, a fan blade mounting block, a first single blade, and a second single blade. The connecting arm is mounted on a mounting shaft, the second motor is mounted on the connecting arm, and a second rotating shaft is provided at the output end of the second motor. The fan blade mounting block is mounted on the second rotating shaft, the first single blade is mounted on the fan blade mounting block by a rivet, and the second single blade is mounted on the fan blade mounting block by a rivet. The connecting arm provides support, and the starting of the second motor drives the second rotating shaft and the fan blade mounting block to rotate, thereby rotating the first single blade and the second single blade and providing lifting power for the main body of the UAV.

[0010] Preferably, the solar energy device includes a solar panel, which is installed on the top of the drone body; the solar panel can conveniently convert solar energy into electrical energy to provide kinetic energy for the drone body.

[0011] Preferably, the monitoring device includes an optical sensor, which is installed on the side of the UAV body; the optical sensor facilitates the monitoring of the surrounding environment.

[0012] Preferably, the transmission device includes a signal receiver and a signal transmitter, both of which are mounted on the top of the UAV body; the signal receiver and the signal transmitter work together to receive and transmit signals.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the power device provides forward power for the drone, the lifting device lifts the drone, the solar energy device performs energy conversion, the monitoring device monitors the surrounding environment, and the transmission device transmits signals. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is the structural isometric drawing of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged structural isometric view of the unmanned aerial vehicle and monitoring device in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 Exploded view of the enlarged structural axis of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the rising device.

[0018] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 01, UAV; 11, UAV body; 12, Battery mounting compartment; 13, Leg 1; 14, Leg 2; 15, Mounting shaft; 16, Lithium battery; 17, Cover plate; 18, Locking screw; 02, Power unit; 21, Mounting block; 22, Motor mounting sleeve; 23, Motor 1; 24, Rotating shaft 1; 25, Spiral blade; 03, Lifting device; 31, Connecting arm; 32, Motor 2; 33, Rotating shaft 2; 34, Fan blade mounting block; 35, Single blade 1; 36, Rivet 1; 37, Single blade 2; 38, Rivet 2; 04, Solar energy device; 41, Solar panel; 05, Monitoring device; 51, Optical sensor; 06, Transmission device; 61, Signal receiver; 62, Signal transmitter. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of this utility model more thorough and complete.

[0020] Example 1

[0021] A vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a UAV 01; characterized in that it further includes a power unit 02, a lifting device 03, a solar energy device 04, a monitoring device 05, and a transmission device 06, all of which are mounted on the UAV 01.

[0022] The power unit 02 provides propulsion, the lifting device 03 provides elevation, the solar energy device 04 performs energy conversion, the monitoring device 05 monitors, and the transmission device 06 transmits signals.

[0023] The drone 01 includes a drone body 11, a first leg 13, a second leg 14, four sets of mounting shafts 15, a lithium battery 16, and a cover plate 17. The bottom of the drone body 11 is provided with a battery mounting compartment 12. The first leg 13 and the second leg 14 are mounted on the bottom of the drone body 11. All four sets of mounting shafts 15 are mounted on the bottom of the drone body 11. The lithium battery 16 is mounted on the battery mounting compartment 12. The cover plate 17 is mounted on the bottom of the drone body 11 by locking screws 18.

[0024] The power unit 02 includes a mounting block 21, a motor mounting sleeve 22, a motor 23, and a rotating shaft 24. The mounting block 21 is mounted on the side of the UAV body 11, the motor mounting sleeve 22 is mounted on the side of the mounting block 21, the motor 23 is mounted on the motor mounting sleeve 22, the output end of the motor 23 is rotatably connected to the input end of the rotating shaft 24, and the rotating shaft 24 is provided with multiple sets of spiral blades 25.

[0025] The lifting device 03 includes a connecting arm 31, a second motor 32, a fan blade mounting block 34, a first single blade 35, and a second single blade 37. The connecting arm 31 is mounted on the mounting shaft 15, the second motor 32 is mounted on the connecting arm 31, the output end of the second motor 32 is provided with a second rotating shaft 33, the fan blade mounting block 34 is mounted on the second rotating shaft 33, the first single blade 35 is mounted on the fan blade mounting block 34 by a first rivet 36, and the second single blade 37 is mounted on the fan blade mounting block 34 by a second rivet 38.

[0026] The monitoring device 05 includes an optical sensor 51, which is installed on the side of the UAV body 11.

[0027] The transmission device 06 includes a signal receiver 61 and a signal transmitter 62, both of which are mounted on the top of the UAV body 11.

[0028] The power unit 02 provides propulsion, the lifting device 03 provides lifting, the monitoring device 05 provides monitoring, and the transmission device 06 transmits signals.

[0029] The signal receiver 61 and the signal transmitter 62 work together to receive and transmit the signal. Then, the motor 2 32 is started, which drives the shaft 2 33 and the fan blade mounting block 34 to rotate, thereby rotating the single blade 1 35 and the single blade 2 37, providing upward power for the drone body 11. Then, the optical sensor 51 is used to monitor the surrounding situation. After that, the motor 1 23 is started, which drives the shaft 1 24 and the spiral blade 25 to rotate, providing forward power for the drone body 11.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in addition to Embodiment 1, a solar energy device 04 is also included;

[0032] The solar energy device 04 includes a solar panel 41, which is mounted on the top of the drone body 11;

[0033] Solar device 04 performs energy conversion;

[0034] During use, solar energy is easily converted into electrical energy through solar panel 41, providing kinetic energy for the main body of the drone 11.

[0035] This utility model discloses a vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing UAV. During operation, it first receives and transmits signals through a signal receiver 61 and a signal transmitter 62. Then, the starting of motor 2 32 drives the rotating shaft 2 33 and the fan blade mounting block 34 to rotate, thereby rotating the single blade 1 35 and the single blade 2 37, providing upward power for the UAV body 11. Next, an optical sensor 51 facilitates monitoring of the surrounding environment. Then, the starting of motor 1 23 drives the rotating shaft 24 and the spiral blade 25 to rotate, providing forward power for the UAV body 11. During use, a solar panel 41 conveniently converts solar energy into electrical energy to provide kinetic energy for the UAV body 11.

[0036] The lithium battery 16, motor 1 23, motor 2 32, solar panel 41, optical sensor 51, signal receiver 61 and signal transmitter 62 of this utility model are commercially available. Technical personnel in this industry only need to install and operate them according to the accompanying instruction manual, without requiring any creative work from those skilled in the art.

[0037] The main function achieved by this utility model is to convert solar energy into electrical energy.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), comprising a UAV (01); characterized in that, It also includes a power unit (02), an ascent device (03), a solar energy device (04), a monitoring device (05), and a transmission device (06), all of which are installed on the UAV (01); The power unit (02) propels the vehicle, the lifting device (03) lifts the vehicle, the solar energy device (04) converts energy, the monitoring device (05) monitors the vehicle, and the transmission device (06) transmits signals.

2. The vertical takeoff and landing fixed-wing UAV as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drone (01) includes a drone body (11), a first leg (13), a second leg (14), four sets of mounting shafts (15), a lithium battery (16), and a cover plate (17). The bottom of the drone body (11) is provided with a battery mounting compartment (12). The first leg (13) and the second leg (14) are mounted on the bottom of the drone body (11). The four sets of mounting shafts (15) are all mounted on the bottom of the drone body (11). The lithium battery (16) is mounted on the battery mounting compartment (12). The cover plate (17) is mounted on the bottom of the drone body (11) by locking screws (18).

3. A vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing UAV as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The power unit (02) includes a mounting block (21), a motor mounting sleeve (22), a first motor (23), and a first rotating shaft (24). The mounting block (21) is mounted on the side of the main body (11) of the UAV. The motor mounting sleeve (22) is mounted on the side of the mounting block (21). The first motor (23) is mounted on the motor mounting sleeve (22). The output end of the first motor (23) is rotatably connected to the input end of the first rotating shaft (24). The first rotating shaft (24) is provided with multiple sets of spiral blades (25).

4. A vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing UAV as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting device (03) includes a connecting arm (31), a second motor (32), a fan blade mounting block (34), a first single blade (35), and a second single blade (37). The connecting arm (31) is mounted on the mounting shaft (15), the second motor (32) is mounted on the connecting arm (31), and the output end of the second motor (32) is provided with a second rotating shaft (33). The fan blade mounting block (34) is mounted on the second rotating shaft (33), the first single blade (35) is mounted on the fan blade mounting block (34) by a first rivet (36), and the second single blade (37) is mounted on the fan blade mounting block (34) by a second rivet (38).

5. A vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing UAV as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The solar energy device (04) includes a solar panel (41) which is mounted on the top of the drone body (11).

6. A vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing UAV as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The monitoring device (05) includes an optical sensor (51), which is mounted on the side of the UAV body (11).

7. A vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing UAV as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission device (06) includes a signal receiver (61) and a signal transmitter (62), both of which are mounted on the top of the drone body (11).