Positioning mechanism and unmanned aerial vehicle nest

Abstract

The utility model relates to unmanned plane storage technical field, especially a positioning mechanism and unmanned plane nest, wherein the positioning mechanism includes, mounting panel, positioning piece is set up on the mounting panel, and the positioning piece is equipped with the insertion slot, insertion piece is set up in the bottom of unmanned plane, and the insertion piece is inserted with the insertion slot and cooperates, and the end of insertion piece that extends into the insertion slot is equipped with the elastic plate that limits the insertion piece and the insertion slot and separates the cooperation. Through the positioning mechanism, the fixation of the unmanned plane is realized, the elastic plate and the insertion slot are set up, the unmanned plane can be stabilized, and the unmanned plane can also be quickly separated; the mounting panel is set up in the mode that is rotatably connected with the shell through the torsion spring, when the unmanned plane flies out, the mounting panel can be reset to the vertical state, avoiding hindering the unmanned plane of the next layer and flying out.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone storage technology, and in particular to a positioning mechanism and a drone nest. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of maritime patrol, submarines undertake important patrol tasks, and disposable drones, as effective auxiliary tools, play a crucial role in reconnaissance and monitoring. However, the internal space of a submarine is extremely limited, making it difficult to rationally accommodate multiple disposable drones in such an environment. Existing drone storage devices often have many shortcomings and cannot meet the special needs of submarine patrol at sea.

[0003] On the one hand, traditional drone storage devices are not compact enough, failing to efficiently utilize the limited internal space of submarines, resulting in limited storage capacity and difficulty in meeting the requirements for simultaneously storing a large number of drones. On the other hand, when a submarine is afloat, swaying is inevitable, and existing storage devices lack effective fixing methods, making it impossible to stably position the drones. This causes drones to easily sway up and down, left and right, during storage, potentially leading to collisions and damage between drones and affecting the safe operation of equipment inside the submarine. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a positioning mechanism and drone housing that can both fully utilize limited space for efficient drone storage and ensure stable and reliable drone positioning under submarine swaying conditions, to meet the requirements for drone storage and management in special application scenarios such as submarine patrol. Utility Model Content

[0004] In this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, some simplifications or omissions may be made to avoid obscuring the purpose of this section, the abstract, and the title of this application. Such simplifications or omissions shall not be used to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, one objective of this utility model is to provide a positioning mechanism.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a positioning mechanism, comprising: a mounting plate; a positioning member disposed on the mounting plate, the positioning member having an insertion groove; an insertion member disposed on the bottom of a drone, the insertion member being inserted into the insertion groove; and an elastic plate provided at one end of the insertion member extending into the insertion groove to restrict the insertion member from disengaging from the insertion groove.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the positioning mechanism of this utility model, the positioning component includes a fixing plate, and the fixing plate is detachably connected to the mounting plate.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the positioning mechanism of this utility model, the positioning component includes a positioning plate, which is fixedly connected to the fixing plate, and there is a receiving space between the positioning plate and the mounting plate.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the positioning mechanism of this utility model, the insertion slot is disposed on the positioning plate, the insertion slot penetrates the upper and lower end faces of the positioning plate, and at least one insertion slot is provided.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the positioning mechanism of this utility model, the positioning plate is provided with a limiting hole, which penetrates the upper and lower end faces of the positioning plate.

[0011] The mounting plate is provided with a limiting post, which passes through the limiting hole. The bottom of the drone is provided with a limiting groove, and the limiting post slides into the limiting groove.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the positioning mechanism described in this utility model, the connector includes a connector plate, which is fixedly connected to the elastic plate.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the positioning mechanism described in this utility model, two connectors are provided, and the two elastic plates are bent toward each other or toward each other.

[0014] Another objective of this utility model is to provide a drone nest, including a storage mechanism, comprising a shell, wherein the shell has a cavity for storing the drone, a mounting plate is located in the cavity and the mounting plate is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the shell, and a torsion spring is provided on the inner wall of the shell, the torsion spring being elastically connected to the mounting plate.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the UAV nest of this utility model, it further includes a housing with an installation cavity inside; the storage mechanism has multiple layers, and the multiple shells in each layer are arranged in n rows and m columns, and the cavities of the multiple shells located in different layers and in the same vertical direction are interconnected.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the UAV nest described in this utility model, each of the shells contains a UAV.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the positioning mechanism can fix the drone, and the elastic plate and the insertion slot can stabilize the drone and enable the drone to detach quickly; by setting the mounting plate to be rotatably connected to the shell through a torsion spring, the mounting plate can be reset to a vertical state after the drone flies out, so as not to obstruct the drones of the next layer from flying out. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the UAV of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the positioning component of the positioning mechanism of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drone nest of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the layout of the drone's nest.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the storage mechanism of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] See Figures 1-3The main technical content of the first specific embodiment is shown. In the first embodiment, the technical solution includes a mounting plate 101, a positioning member 102, and a connector 103. The mounting plate 101 is used to install the positioning member 102 and the connector 103. The positioning member 102 is used to fix the drone 400, and the connector 103 is used to connect the drone 400 and the positioning member 102.

[0030] Specifically, the positioning component 102 is fixedly installed on the mounting plate 101 by bolts. The positioning component 102 is provided with a plug groove 102a, which is vertically arranged.

[0031] A connector 103 is located at the bottom of the drone 400. The connector 103 is inserted into the connector slot 102a, at which point the drone 400 is fixed to the positioning member 102. An elastic plate 103a is provided at the end of the connector 103 that extends into the connector slot 102a. The elastic plate 103a is bent and serves to prevent the connector 103 from disengaging from the connector slot 102a. When the drone 400 starts, its lift force can overcome the elastic force of the elastic plate 103a preventing the connector 103 from disengaging from the connector slot 102a.

[0032] In use, when the drone 400 is in the stowed state, the connector 103 at the bottom of the drone 400 is inserted into the connector slot 102a. The elastic plate 103a can, to a certain extent, restrict the connector 103 from disengaging from the connector slot 102a, thereby ensuring that the drone 400 will not easily detach from the positioning member 102 when shaken by external forces. When the drone 400 takes off, the upward lift of the drone 400 overcomes the elastic force of the elastic plate 103a that restricts the connector 103 from disengaging from the connector slot 102a, causing the connector 103 of the drone 400 to detach from the connector slot 102a, thus completing the takeoff of the drone 400.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] See Figures 1-3 The main technical content of the second specific implementation is shown. This embodiment is based on embodiment 1.

[0035] Specifically, the positioning component 102 includes a fixing plate 102b, which is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 101 by bolts, and the fixing plate 102b is in contact with the mounting plate 101.

[0036] Preferably, the positioning member 102 includes a positioning plate 102c and two fixing plates 102b. The positioning plate 102c is used to connect the two fixing plates 102b. In this embodiment, the positioning plate 102c and the two fixing plates 102b are integrally formed, and there is an accommodating space M between the positioning plate 102c and the mounting plate 101.

[0037] Preferably, the insertion slot 102a is disposed on the positioning plate 102c. The insertion slot 102a is rectangular in shape and penetrates the upper and lower end faces of the positioning plate 102c. In this embodiment, there are two insertion slots 102a.

[0038] Preferably, the positioning plate 102c is provided with a limiting hole 102d, which penetrates the upper and lower end faces of the positioning plate 102c and is located between two insertion slots 102a; the mounting plate 101 is provided with a limiting post 101a, which passes through the limiting hole 102d; the bottom of the drone 400 is provided with a limiting groove 401, and the limiting post 101a slides in cooperation with the limiting groove 401. When the drone 400 is in the storage state, the limiting post 101a is inserted into the limiting groove 401.

[0039] Furthermore, the connector 103 includes a connector plate 103b. In this embodiment, the connector plate 103b and the elastic plate 103a are integrally formed. When the drone 400 is in the storage state, the connector plate 103b is located in the connector groove 102a, while the elastic plate 103a is located in the receiving space M between the positioning plate 102c and the mounting plate 101. The connector 103 is provided with two, and the two elastic plates 103a are bent towards each other or away from each other. The elastic plate 103a has an elasticity that tends to maintain its own shape.

[0040] When the drone 400 is in the storage state, if the drone 400 is about to shake up and down, the elasticity of the elastic plate 103a will maintain the relative stability between the drone 400 and the positioning member 102 to a certain extent, that is, prevent the drone 400 from falling off the positioning member 102.

[0041] Example 3

[0042] See Figures 1-6 This illustrates the main technical content of the third specific embodiment, which is based on the above embodiments. This embodiment provides a drone nest, including a storage mechanism 300.

[0043] Specifically, the storage mechanism 300 includes a housing 301, and the housing 301 has a cavity 301a for storing the drone 400. The cavity 301a extends through the upper and lower end faces of the housing 301.

[0044] The mounting plate 101 is located inside the cavity 301a, and the mounting plate 101 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing 301 via a pivot. A torsion spring 302 is provided on the inner wall of the housing 301. The torsion spring 302 is elastically connected to the mounting plate 101. The torsion spring 302 provides a restoring force, which makes the mounting plate 101 tend to maintain a vertical state.

[0045] When the drone 400 is in the stowed state, the weight of the drone acts on the mounting plate 101, keeping the mounting plate 101 in a horizontal state. When the drone 400 flies out of the shell 301, the mounting plate 101 returns to a vertical state under the action of the torsion spring 302.

[0046] Preferably, it also includes a housing 200, the housing 200 having an installation cavity 201 inside; a storage mechanism 300 is disposed in the installation cavity 201, and multiple storage mechanisms 300 and multiple positioning mechanisms 100 are provided, with the storage mechanisms 300 and positioning mechanisms 100 being arranged one-to-one; each storage mechanism 300 has a positioning mechanism 100 inside its housing 301, and each housing 301 has a drone 400 inside, that is, a drone 400 is fixed on the positioning component 102 of each positioning mechanism 100.

[0047] Preferably, the storage mechanism 300 has multiple layers, and the multiple shells 301 in each layer are arranged in n rows and m columns. The cavities 301a of the multiple shells 301 located in different layers and in the same vertical direction are interconnected.

[0048] The drone 400 is a disposable drone. When in use, the drone 400 is released layer by layer. After all the drones 400 in one layer are released, the drones 400 in the next layer are released. After the drones 400 are released, the mounting plate 101 in the corresponding housing 301 returns to a vertical state under the action of the torsion spring 302. The drones 400 in the next layer storage mechanism 300 can then pass through the housing 301 of the previous layer without being obstructed.

[0049] To facilitate understanding of the technical solution of this utility model, its working process is briefly described below:

[0050] When the drone 400 is in the storage state, if the drone 400 is about to shake up and down, the elasticity of the elastic plate 103a will maintain the relative stability between the drone 400 and the positioning member 102 to a certain extent, that is, prevent the drone 400 from falling off the positioning member 102.

[0051] When the drone 400 is in the release state, the drone 400 is released layer by layer. After all the drones 400 in one layer are released, the drones 400 in the next layer are released. After the drone 400 is released, the mounting plate 101 in the corresponding housing 301 returns to the vertical state under the action of the torsion spring 302. The drones 400 in the next layer storage mechanism 300 can then pass through the housing 301 of the previous layer without being obstructed.

[0052] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A positioning mechanism (100), characterized in that: include, Mounting plate (101); A positioning element (102) is disposed on the mounting plate (101), and the positioning element (102) is provided with a insertion groove (102a); A connector (103) is disposed at the bottom of the drone (400), the connector (103) being inserted into the connector slot (102a); one end of the connector (103) extending into the connector slot (102a) is provided with an elastic plate (103a) to restrict the connector (103) from disengaging from the connector slot (102a).

2. The positioning mechanism (100) as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning element (102) includes a fixing plate (102b), which is detachably connected to the mounting plate (101).

3. The positioning mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning component (102) includes a positioning plate (102c), which is fixedly connected to the fixing plate (102b), and there is a receiving space (M) between the positioning plate (102c) and the mounting plate (101).

4. The positioning mechanism (100) as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The insertion slot (102a) is disposed on the positioning plate (102c), and the insertion slot (102a) penetrates the upper and lower end faces of the positioning plate (102c). At least one insertion slot (102a) is provided.

5. The positioning mechanism (100) as described in claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The positioning plate (102c) is provided with a limiting hole (102d), which penetrates the upper and lower end faces of the positioning plate (102c); The mounting plate (101) is provided with a limiting post (101a), which passes through the limiting hole (102d). The bottom of the drone (400) is provided with a limiting groove (401), and the limiting post (101a) slides in cooperation with the limiting groove (401).

6. The positioning mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The connector (103) includes a connector plate (103b), which is fixedly connected to the elastic plate (103a).

7. The positioning mechanism as described in claim 6, characterized in that: Two connectors (103) are provided, and the two elastic plates (103a) are bent toward each other or away from each other.

8. A drone nest, characterized in that: Including storage facilities (300), which include, The housing (301) has a cavity (301a) for storing the drone (400) inside. The mounting plate (101) is located inside the cavity (301a) and is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing (301). A torsion spring (302) is provided on the inner wall of the housing (301) and is elastically connected to the mounting plate (101).

9. The drone nest as described in claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a housing (200), the housing (200) having an installation cavity (201) inside; the storage mechanism (300) is disposed in the installation cavity (201), the storage mechanism (300) has multiple layers, and the multiple housings (301) in each layer are arranged in n rows and m columns, and the cavities (301a) of the multiple housings (301) located in different layers and in the same vertical direction are interconnected.

10. The drone nest as described in claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: Each of the housings (301) contains a drone (400).

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