A floating connector assembly and drone system

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a floating connector assembly and a UAV system, the floating connector assembly comprises a first floating connection mechanism and a second floating connection mechanism; the first floating connection mechanism comprises a first fixing frame, a first floating connector and a socket; the second floating connection mechanism comprises a second fixing frame, a second floating connector and a plug; the socket is floatingly connected with the first fixing frame through the first floating connector; the plug is floatingly connected with the second fixing frame through the second floating connector; the plug can be inserted into the socket. The socket and the plug are respectively floatingly connected with the first fixing frame and the second fixing frame, that is, respectively floatingly connected with two devices to be connected, when the device to be connected is in a complex and harsh environment or generates vibration during work, the plug and the socket can adaptively produce slight floating, so that the abrasion between the plug and the socket caused by vibration can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and in particular to a floating connector assembly and an UAV system. Background Technology

[0002] A drone is an unmanned aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment and its own program control device. Drones are often used with a pod attached to their bottom. The pod can be equipped with cameras, radar, remote sensing equipment, etc. Data can be transmitted between the drone fuselage and the pod via a connector.

[0003] In existing technologies, drones and pods may generate high-frequency micro-vibrations in complex environments and during normal operation, which can affect the lifespan of connectors. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a floating connector assembly and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system to extend the service life of the connector. The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0005] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a floating connector assembly, the floating connector assembly comprising: a first floating connection mechanism and a second floating connection mechanism; the first floating connection mechanism comprising a first fixed frame, a first floating connector and a socket; the second floating connection mechanism comprising a second fixed frame, a second floating connector and a plug; the socket being floatingly connected to the first fixed frame via the first floating connector; the plug being floatingly connected to the second fixed frame via the second floating connector; the plug being insertable into the socket.

[0006] In some embodiments, both the first floating connector and the second floating connector are elongated elastic bodies. The first floating connector includes: a first damping ball, and a first damping joint and a first damping column extending from both ends of the first damping ball; a first connecting groove is formed between the first damping ball and the first damping joint, and the first damping ball is located between the first fixing frame and the socket; two first damping joints and the first damping column respectively pass through the first fixing frame and the socket; at least a portion of the first fixing frame and at least a portion of the socket respectively mate with the two first connecting grooves, so that the socket is floatingly connected to the first fixing frame through the first floating connector.

[0007] In some embodiments, the second floating connector includes: a second damping ball, and a second damping joint and a second damping column extending at both ends of the second damping ball; a second connecting groove is formed between the second damping ball and the second damping joint, the second damping ball being located between the second fixing frame and the plug; two second damping joints and the second damping column respectively pass through the second fixing frame and the plug; at least a portion of the second fixing frame and at least a portion of the plug respectively mate with the second connecting groove so that the plug is floatingly connected to the second fixing frame via the second floating connector.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first fixing frame includes a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate connected to the first connecting plate; the second connecting plate is provided with a first floating component connecting hole, and the first damping joint and the first damping column at one end of the first damping ball can pass through the first floating component connecting hole so that the second connecting plate engages with one of the first connecting grooves; the socket includes a first circuit board and a plug-in connected to the first circuit board, and the first circuit board is provided with a second floating component connecting hole; the first damping joint and the first damping column at the other end of the first damping ball can pass through the second floating component connecting hole so that the first circuit board engages with the other first connecting groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second fixing frame is provided with a third floating component connection hole; the second damping joint and the second damping column at one end of the second damping ball can pass through the third floating component connection hole so that the second fixing frame can engage with one of the second connecting grooves; the plug includes a second circuit board and a plug-in mating component connected to the second circuit board, the second circuit board is provided with a fourth floating component connection hole; the second damping joint and the second damping column at the other end of the second damping ball can pass through the fourth floating component connection hole so that the second circuit board can engage with another of the second connecting grooves.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second connecting plate has a limiting protrusion on the side near the socket, the limiting protrusion being used to limit the floating distance along the axial direction of the first floating connector.

[0011] In some embodiments, a limiting post is provided on the side of the second fixing frame near the plug, the limiting post being used to limit the floating distance along the axial direction of the second floating connector.

[0012] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system, which includes a UAV, a pod, and the aforementioned floating connector assembly; the pod is detachably connected to the UAV, a first mounting bracket of the floating connector assembly is fixedly connected to the UAV, and a second mounting bracket of the floating connector assembly is fixedly connected to the pod.

[0013] In some embodiments, the drone and the pod are connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism; the bottom of the drone is provided with a first magnetic chuck, and the top of the pod is provided with a second magnetic chuck, the first magnetic chuck and the second magnetic chuck are positioned opposite each other and are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0014] In some embodiments, the drone has a mounting frame at its bottom, the first fixing bracket is located at the top of the mounting frame, at least a portion of the socket is located within the mounting frame, a magnetic accommodating cavity is provided between the socket and the bottom wall of the mounting frame, and the first magnetic accommodating component is installed in the magnetic accommodating cavity; the top of the pod has a magnetic accommodating groove, and the second magnetic accommodating component is installed in the magnetic accommodating groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the top of the socket is provided with a first shock-absorbing plate, which is positioned opposite to the first magnetic member; the top of the plug is provided with a second shock-absorbing plate, which is positioned opposite to the second magnetic member.

[0016] The floating connector assembly provided in this application embodiment includes a first floating connection mechanism fixedly connected to one of the devices to be connected via a first fixed frame; a socket floatingly connected to the first fixed frame via a first floating connector; a second floating connection mechanism fixedly connected to another device to be connected via a second fixed frame; and a plug floatingly connected to the second fixed frame via a second floating connector. This configuration allows the socket and plug to be floatingly connected to the first and second fixed frames respectively, i.e., to the two devices to be connected. When the devices to be connected are in complex or harsh environments or experience vibrations during operation, the plug and socket can adaptively exhibit slight floating, thus reducing wear caused by vibration between the plug and socket and improving their service life.

[0017] Of course, any product implementing this application does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of the connection between the first floating connection mechanism and the UAV fuselage in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an isometric view of the connection between the second floating connection mechanism and the pod shell in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An exploded view of the second floating connection mechanism and the pod shell is shown.

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The isometric view of the first floating connection mechanism shown;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An exploded view of the first floating connection mechanism shown;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 2 The isometric view of the second floating connection mechanism shown;

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 6 An exploded view of the second floating connection mechanism shown;

[0026] Figure 8 An axonometric view of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] First floating connection mechanism 100; first fixed frame 110; first connecting plate 111; second connecting plate 112; first floating component connection hole 1121; limiting protrusion 1122; first floating connector 120; first damping ball 121; first damping joint 122; first damping column 123; first connecting groove 124; socket 130; first circuit board 131; second floating component connection hole 1311; first damping sheet 1312; plug-in connector 132;

[0029] Second floating connection mechanism 200; second fixed frame 210; third floating component connection hole 2101; limiting post 211; second floating connector 220; second damping ball 221; second damping joint 222; second damping column 223; second connecting groove 224; plug 230; second circuit board 231; fourth floating component connection hole 2311; plug-in mating part 232; second damping plate 233;

[0030] The drone fuselage is 300; the mounting frame is 310; the pod is 400; the pod shell is 410; the upper shell is 411; the lower shell is 412; the pod receiving cavity is 413; the cable cavity is 414; the first magnetic chuck is 510; the second magnetic chuck is 520; and the buckle is 600. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] To extend the lifespan of the connector and improve the stability of data transmission, an embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a floating connector assembly, see below. Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of the connection between the first floating connection mechanism and the UAV fuselage in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is an isometric view of the connection between the second floating connection mechanism and the pod shell in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 for Figure 2 An exploded view of the second floating connection mechanism and the pod shell is shown. Figure 4 for Figure 1 The isometric view of the first floating connection mechanism shown; Figure 5 for Figure 4 An exploded view of the first floating connection mechanism shown; Figure 6 for Figure 2 The isometric view of the second floating connection mechanism shown; Figure 7 for Figure 6The exploded view shown is of the second floating connection mechanism; the floating connector assembly includes: a first floating connection mechanism 100 and a second floating connection mechanism 200; the first floating connection mechanism 100 includes a first fixing frame 110, a first floating connector 120 and a socket 130; the second floating connection mechanism 200 includes a second fixing frame 210, a second floating connector 220 and a plug 230; the socket 130 is floatingly connected to the first fixing frame 110 through the first floating connector 120; the plug 230 is floatingly connected to the second fixing frame 210 through the second floating connector 220; the plug 230 can be inserted into the socket 130.

[0033] The floating connector assembly provided in this application embodiment includes a first floating connection mechanism 100 fixedly connected to one of the devices to be connected via a first fixed frame 110; a socket 130 floatingly connected to the first fixed frame 110 via a first floating connector 120; a second floating connection mechanism 200 fixedly connected to another device to be connected via a second fixed frame 210; and a plug 230 floatingly connected to the second fixed frame 210 via a second floating connector 220. Compared to the rigid connection between the connector and two devices to be connected in the prior art, by making the socket 130 and plug 230 floatingly connected to the first fixed frame 110 and the second fixed frame 210 respectively, that is, floatingly connected to two devices to be connected respectively, when the devices to be connected are in complex and harsh environments or vibrate during operation, the plug 230 and socket 130 can adaptively generate slight floating, thus reducing wear caused by vibration between the plug 230 and socket 130, thereby improving the service life of the plug 230 and socket 130, and also improving the stability of data transmission between the plug 230 and socket 130.

[0034] The floating connector assembly provided in this application embodiment can be applied to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system for connecting the UAV and the pod for data transmission. The UAV has a fuselage 300, and the pod has a pod housing 410. A first mounting bracket 110 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the UAV fuselage 300; a second mounting bracket 210 is fixedly connected to the top of the pod housing 410; the UAV fuselage 300 and the pod housing 410 are detachably connected, and at least a portion of the plug 230 can be inserted into the socket 130 for data transmission.

[0035] Specifically, the materials of the first floating connector 120 and the second floating connector 220 can be elastic materials such as rubber. The elasticity of rubber can effectively filter vibration frequencies, thereby improving the shock absorption effect. Rubber has strong shock absorption performance, good wear resistance, and low price, which can better improve the shock absorption effect of the first floating connector 120 and the second floating connector 220.

[0036] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figures 4 to 7 As shown, both the first floating connector 120 and the second floating connector 220 are elongated elastic bodies. The first floating connector 120 includes: a first damping ball 121, and a first damping section 122 and a first damping column 123 extending from both ends of the first damping ball 121; a first connecting groove 124 is formed between the first damping ball 121 and the first damping section 122. The first damping ball 121 is located between the first fixing frame 110 and the socket 130, that is, after the first floating connector 120 is assembled with the first fixing frame 110 and the socket 130, the position of the first damping ball 121 is between the first fixing frame 110 and the socket 130. Between the socket 130; the two first damping joints 122 and the first damping column 123 respectively pass through the first fixing frame 110 and the socket 130, that is, the first damping joint 122 and the first damping column 123 at one end of the first damping ball pass through the first fixing frame 110, and the first damping joint 122 and the first damping column 123 at the other end pass through the socket 130; at least a portion of the first fixing frame 110 and at least a portion of the socket 130 respectively cooperate with the two first connecting grooves 124 so that the socket 130 is floatingly connected to the first fixing frame 110 through the first floating connector 120.

[0037] Specifically, the cooperation between at least a portion of the first fixing bracket 110 and at least a portion of the socket 130 with the two first connecting grooves 124 means that at least a portion of the first fixing bracket 110 is engaged in one of the first connecting grooves 124, and at least a portion of the socket 130 is engaged in the other first connecting groove 124.

[0038] like Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the second floating connector 220 includes: a second damping ball 221, and a second damping joint 222 and a second damping column 223 extending from both ends of the second damping ball 221; a second connecting groove 224 is formed between the second damping ball 221 and the second damping joint 222, and the second damping ball 221 is located between the second fixing frame 210 and the plug 230; the two second damping joints 222 and the second damping column 223 pass through the second fixing frame 210 and the plug 230 respectively, that is, the second damping joint 222 and the second damping column 223 at one end of the second damping ball pass through the second fixing frame 210, and the second damping joint 222 and the second damping column 223 at the other end pass through the plug 230; at least a portion of the second fixing frame 210 and at least a portion of the plug 230 respectively cooperate with the two second connecting grooves 224 so that the plug 230 is floatingly connected to the second fixing frame 210 through the second floating connector 220.

[0039] Specifically, the cooperation between at least a portion of the second fixing bracket 210 and at least a portion of the plug 230 with the two second connecting grooves 224 means that at least a portion of the second fixing bracket 210 is engaged in one of the second connecting grooves 224, and at least a portion of the plug 230 is engaged in the other second connecting groove 224.

[0040] In this embodiment of the application, at least a portion of the first fixing bracket 110 and at least a portion of the socket 130 are located within the first connecting groove 124. That is, the first connecting groove 124 formed between one of the two first damping sections 122 and the first damping ball 121 can accommodate at least a portion of the first fixing bracket 110, and the first connecting groove 124 formed by the other first damping section 122 and the first damping ball 121 can accommodate at least a portion of the socket 130.

[0041] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first fixing frame 110 includes a first connecting plate 111 and a second connecting plate 112 connected to the first connecting plate 111. The second connecting plate 112 is provided with a first floating component connecting hole 1121. The first damping joint 122 and the first damping column 123 at one end of the first damping ball 121 can pass through the first floating component connecting hole 1121, so that the second connecting plate 112 cooperates with one of the first connecting grooves 124 on the first floating connector 120. Specifically, the first connecting plate 111 and the second connecting plate 112 are perpendicular to each other.

[0042] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the side of the second connecting plate 112 closest to the socket 130 is designated as the first side of the second connecting plate 112, and the side of the second connecting plate 112 furthest from the socket 130 is designated as the second side of the second connecting plate 112. In actual installation, the first damping column 123 and the first damping joint 122 at one end of the first damping ball 121 are passed through the first floating member connecting hole 1121 from the first side of the second connecting plate 112 until the first damping column 123 and the first damping joint 122 extend to the second side of the second connecting plate 112, so that the first floating member connecting hole 1121 on the second connecting plate 112 engages with one of the first connecting grooves 124 on the first floating connector 120, thereby completing the installation of the first floating connector 120 and the first fixing bracket 110.

[0043] When the floating connector assembly is applied to a drone system, the first connecting plate 111 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone fuselage 300.

[0044] The socket 130 includes a first circuit board 131 and a plug-in 132 connected to the first circuit board 131. The first circuit board 131 is provided with a second floating component connection hole 1311. The first damping joint 122 and the first damping column 123 at the other end of the first damping ball 121 can pass through the second floating component connection hole 1311 so that the first circuit board 131 can cooperate with another first connection groove 124 on the first floating connector 120.

[0045] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the side of the first circuit board 131 closest to the second connecting plate 112 is designated as the first side of the first circuit board 131, and the side of the first circuit board 131 furthest from the second connecting plate 112 is designated as the second side of the first circuit board 131. In actual installation, the first damping column 123 and the first damping joint 122 at the other end of the first damping ball 121 are passed through the second floating component connecting hole 1311 from the first side of the first circuit board 131 until the first damping column 123 and the first damping joint 122 extend to the second side of the first circuit board 131, so that the second floating component connecting hole 1311 on the first circuit board 131 engages with another first connecting groove 124 on the first floating connector 120, thereby completing the installation of the first floating connector 120 and the socket 130.

[0046] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the second fixed frame 210 is provided with a third floating component connection hole 2101. The second damping joint 222 and the second damping column 223 at one end of the second damping ball 221 can pass through the third floating component connection hole 2101 so that the second fixed frame 210 can cooperate with one of the second connecting grooves 224 on the second floating connector 220.

[0047] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the side of the second fixing bracket 210 closest to the plug 230 is designated as the first side of the second fixing bracket 210, and the side of the second fixing bracket 210 furthest from the plug 230 is designated as the second side of the second fixing bracket 210. In actual installation, the second damping column 223 and the second damping joint 222 at one end of the second damping ball 221 extend from the first side of the second fixing bracket 210 through the third floating component connection hole 2101 to the second side of the second fixing bracket 210, so that the third floating component connection hole 2101 on the second fixing bracket 210 engages with one of the second connecting grooves 224 on the second floating connector 220, thereby completing the installation of the second floating connector 220 and the second fixing bracket 210.

[0048] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the plug 230 includes a second circuit board 231 and a plug-in mating part 232 connected to the second circuit board 231. The second circuit board 231 is provided with a fourth floating part connection hole 2311. The second shock-absorbing joint 222 and the second shock-absorbing column 223 at the other end of the second shock-absorbing ball 221 can pass through the fourth floating part connection hole 2311 so that the second circuit board 231 can mate with another second connection groove 224 on the second floating connector 220.

[0049] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the side of the second circuit board 231 closest to the second fixing bracket 210 is designated as the first side of the second circuit board 231, and the side of the second circuit board 231 furthest from the second fixing bracket 210 is designated as the second side of the second circuit board 231. In actual installation, the second damping column 223 and the second damping joint 222 at the other end of the second damping ball 221 extend from the first side of the second circuit board 231 through the fourth floating component connection hole 2311 to the second side of the second circuit board 231, so that the fourth floating component connection hole 2311 on the second circuit board 231 engages with another second connecting groove 224 on the second floating connector 220, thereby completing the installation of the second floating connector 220 and the plug 230.

[0050] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second connecting plate 112 has a limiting protrusion 1122 on the side near the socket 130. The limiting protrusion 1122 is used to limit the floating distance along the axial direction of the first floating connector 120. The length of the limiting protrusion 1122 along the axial direction of the first floating connector 120 can be less than the distance between the second connecting plate 112 and the first circuit board 131.

[0051] A limiting post 211 is provided on the side of the second fixing frame 210 near the plug 230. The limiting post 211 is used to limit the floating distance along the axial direction of the second floating connector 220. The length of the limiting post 211 along the axial direction of the second floating connector 220 is less than the distance between the second fixing frame 210 and the second circuit board 231.

[0052] In this embodiment of the application, by setting the limiting protrusion 1122 and the limiting post 211, the floating height of the socket and the plug can be limited respectively, thereby improving the stability of the socket and plug connection.

[0053] The dimensions of the limiting protrusion 1122 and the limiting post 211 in the height direction can be set according to actual needs, and this application does not impose any restrictions on them.

[0054] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, Figure 8 This is an axonometric view of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system provided in an embodiment of this application. The UAV system includes a UAV, a pod 400, and the floating connector assembly described in the above embodiments. The pod 400 is detachably connected to the UAV fuselage 300. The first mounting bracket of the floating connector assembly is fixedly connected to the UAV, and the second mounting bracket of the floating connector assembly is fixedly connected to the pod 400.

[0055] In this embodiment, the first floating connection mechanism 100 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the UAV body 300 via the first fixing frame 110; the socket 130 is floatingly connected to the first fixing frame 110 via the first floating connector 120; the second floating connection mechanism 200 is fixedly connected to the top of the pod shell 410 via the second fixing frame 210; and the plug 230 is floatingly connected to the second fixing frame 210 via the second floating connector 220. Compared to the rigid connection between the connector and the drone and pod 400 in the prior art, by making the socket 130 and the plug 230 float to the first fixed frame 110 and the second fixed frame 210 respectively, that is, to the drone fuselage 300 and the pod 400 respectively, the plug 230 and the socket 130 can adapt to slight floating when the drone vibrates during operation in complex and harsh environments. Therefore, the wear between the plug 230 and the socket 130 caused by vibration can be reduced, thereby improving the service life of the plug 230 and the socket 130, and also improving the stability of data transmission between the plug 230 and the socket 130.

[0056] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the pod housing 410 includes a detachably connected upper shell 411 and a lower shell 412; a cavity is formed between the upper shell 411 and the lower shell 412, and the second fixing bracket 210 is fixedly installed in the cavity; at least a portion of the plug 230 extends out of the top surface of the upper shell 411 so as to be able to connect with the socket 130 of the first floating connection mechanism 100.

[0057] In this embodiment, the second fixing frame is fixedly connected to the top surface of the lower shell 412 by fasteners. The cavity between the upper shell 411 and the lower shell 412 is used to accommodate the second fixing frame 210, part of the plug 230, and part of the second floating connector 220, and can provide floating space for the plug 230, thus making full use of the space inside the pod shell 410. In addition, the upper shell 411 and the lower shell 412 are designed to be detachable, which makes it easier to disassemble the second floating connection mechanism 200. Specifically, the upper shell 411 and the lower shell 412 can be fixedly connected by fasteners such as screws.

[0058] Specifically, the pod 400 also includes a pod housing cavity 413 and a cable cavity 414. The lower shell 412 of the pod 400 is connected to the pod housing cavity 413 through the cable cavity 414. The cable cavity 414 is used to accommodate cables. The pod housing cavity 413 can be equipped with devices such as cameras and radar.

[0059] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 8 As shown, the drone and the pod 400 are connected by a snap fastener 600; the bottom of the drone is provided with a first magnetic suction member 510, and the top of the pod 400 is provided with a second magnetic suction member 520. The first magnetic suction member 510 and the second magnetic suction member 520 are positioned opposite each other and are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0060] In this embodiment, the drone fuselage 300 and the pod shell 410 are snapped together, making it easier to disassemble and reassemble the drone fuselage 300 and the pod shell 410. By providing a first magnetic chuck and a second magnetic chuck, the stability and tightness of the connection between the drone fuselage 300 and the pod 400 can be increased.

[0061] Specifically, the first and second magnetic components can be magnets.

[0062] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the drone has a mounting frame 310 at its bottom, the first fixing bracket 110 is located at the top of the mounting frame 310, at least a portion of the socket 130 is located inside the mounting frame 310, and there is a magnetic suction cavity between the socket 130 and the bottom wall of the mounting frame 310, in which the first magnetic suction 510 is installed; the top of the pod 400 has a magnetic suction groove, in which the second magnetic suction 520 is installed.

[0063] In this embodiment, the second magnetic accumulator 520 is installed in the magnetic accumulator receiving groove, which can make full use of the space between the first fixed frame 110 of the first floating connection mechanism and the mounting frame, thereby improving space utilization.

[0064] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figures 4 to 7As shown, the socket 130 has a first shock-absorbing plate 1312 on its top, which is positioned opposite to the first magnetic member 510; the plug 230 has a second shock-absorbing plate 233 on its top, which is positioned opposite to the second magnetic member 520. The second shock-absorbing plate 233 is located within the cavity formed between the upper shell and the lower shell.

[0065] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first damping plate 1312 is located on the side of the first circuit board 131 in the socket 130 away from the first fixing bracket 110; the second damping plate 233 is located on the side of the second circuit board 231 away from the second fixing bracket 210.

[0066] In this embodiment, the arrangement of the first damping plate 1312 and the second damping plate 233 can further improve the damping effect of the socket and plug, thereby increasing the service life of the plug and socket and improving the stability of data transmission.

[0067] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A floating connector assembly, characterized in that, The floating connector assembly includes: First floating connection mechanism (100) and second floating connection mechanism (200); The first floating connection mechanism (100) includes a first fixed frame (110), a first floating connector (120), and a socket (130); The second floating connection mechanism (200) includes a second fixed frame (210), a second floating connector (220), and a plug (230); The socket (130) is floatingly connected to the first fixing frame (110) via the first floating connector (120); The plug (230) is floatingly connected to the second fixing bracket (210) via the second floating connector (220); the plug (230) can be inserted into the socket (130).

2. The floating connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first floating connector (120) and the second floating connector (220) are elongated elastic bodies. The first floating connector (120) includes: a first damping ball (121), and a first damping joint (122) and a first damping column (123) extending from both ends of the first damping ball (121); A first connecting groove (124) is formed between the first damping ball (121) and the first damping joint (122), and the first damping ball (121) is located between the first fixing frame (110) and the socket (130); The two first damping joints (122) and the first damping column (123) pass through the first fixing frame (110) and the socket (130), respectively; At least a portion of the first fixing bracket (110) and at least a portion of the socket (130) respectively mate with the two first connecting grooves (124) so ​​that the socket (130) is floatingly connected to the first fixing bracket (110) via the first floating connector (120).

3. The floating connector assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second floating connector (220) includes: a second damping ball (221), and a second damping joint (222) and a second damping column (223) extending from both ends of the second damping ball (221); A second connecting groove (224) is formed between the second damping ball (221) and the second damping joint (222), and the second damping ball (221) is located between the second fixing bracket (210) and the plug (230); Two second damping joints (222) and the second damping column (223) pass through the second fixing frame (210) and the plug (230), respectively; at least a portion of the second fixing frame (210) and at least a portion of the plug (230) respectively engage with the second connecting groove (224) so ​​that the plug (230) is floatingly connected to the second fixing frame (210) through the second floating connector (220).

4. The floating connector assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first fixing frame (110) includes a first connecting plate (111) and a second connecting plate (112) connected to the first connecting plate (111); The second connecting plate (112) is provided with a first floating component connecting hole (1121). The first damping joint (122) and the first damping column (123) at one end of the first damping ball (121) can pass through the first floating component connecting hole (1121) so that the second connecting plate (112) can cooperate with one of the first connecting grooves (124). The socket (130) includes a first circuit board (131) and a plug (132) connected to the first circuit board (131). The first circuit board (131) is provided with a second floating member connection hole (1311). The first damping joint (122) and the first damping column (123) at the other end of the first damping ball (121) can pass through the second floating member connection hole (1311) so that the first circuit board (131) can engage with another first connection groove (124).

5. The floating connector assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second fixing frame (210) is provided with a third floating component connection hole (2101); The second damping joint (222) and the second damping column (223) at one end of the second damping ball (221) can pass through the third floating member connection hole (2101) so that the second fixing bracket (210) can cooperate with one of the second connecting grooves (224); The plug (230) includes a second circuit board (231) and a plug-in mating part (232) connected to the second circuit board (231). The second circuit board (231) is provided with a fourth floating part connection hole (2311). The second damping joint (222) and the second damping column (223) at the other end of the second damping ball (221) can pass through the fourth floating member connection hole (2311) so that the second circuit board (231) can engage with another second connection groove (224).

6. The floating connector assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second connecting plate (112) has a limiting protrusion (1122) on the side near the socket (130), the limiting protrusion (1122) being used to limit the floating distance along the axial direction of the first floating connector (120).

7. The floating connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second fixing bracket (210) has a limiting post (211) on the side near the plug (230), the limiting post (211) is used to limit the floating distance along the axial direction of the second floating connector (220).

8. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system, characterized in that, It includes a drone, a pod (400), and a floating connector assembly as described in any one of claims 1-7; the pod (400) is detachably connected to the drone, a first mounting bracket of the floating connector assembly is fixedly connected to the drone, and a second mounting bracket of the floating connector assembly is fixedly connected to the pod (400).

9. The unmanned aerial vehicle system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drone and the pod (400) are connected by a snap-fit ​​(600); The drone has a first magnetic chuck (510) at its bottom and a second magnetic chuck (520) at its top. The first magnetic chuck (510) and the second magnetic chuck (520) are positioned opposite each other and are magnetically attracted to each other.

10. The unmanned aerial vehicle system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The drone has a mounting frame (310) at its bottom, the first fixing bracket (110) is located at the top of the mounting frame (310), at least a portion of the socket (130) is located inside the mounting frame (310), and there is a magnetic suction cavity between the socket (130) and the bottom wall of the mounting frame (310), and the first magnetic suction (510) is installed in the magnetic suction cavity; The top of the pod (400) is provided with a magnetic accommodating slot, and the second magnetic accommodating component (520) is installed in the magnetic accommodating slot.

11. The unmanned aerial vehicle system according to claim 10, characterized in that, The socket (130) is provided with a first shock absorber (1312) on its top, and the first shock absorber (1312) is positioned opposite to the first magnetic attractor (510); The plug (230) is provided with a second shock absorber (233) at the top, and the second shock absorber (233) is positioned opposite to the second magnetic attractor (520).

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