A transport drone

Abstract

This utility model discloses a transport drone, relating to the field of drone technology. It includes a transport drone body and a transport container. The transport container has clamps on both the upper and lower sides, connected to the inner wall of the container via an adjustment mechanism. Airbag assemblies are located on both the left and right sides of the transport container. Each airbag assembly includes an airbag and an air pump. A vertical plate is fixedly installed on one side of the air pump, and the airbag is fixedly installed on one side of the vertical plate. An inflation tube passes through the top of the vertical plate. This utility model, by setting up a transport container, enables the loading of goods. The clamps and airbags secure the goods within the airbags. When the drone is in flight and experiences vibration or collision energy due to airflow disturbances or other reasons, the springs of the adjustment mechanism absorb the vertical vibration energy, and the airbag assemblies absorb the lateral vibration energy, thus buffering and protecting the goods, thereby ensuring the quality of transport.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically a transport UAV. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are unmanned aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment and onboard program control devices. In the logistics field, some large UAVs have begun to be used for express delivery. Current UAVs have a fixing mechanism at the bottom that can clamp the express box for transportation.

[0003] When drones perform flight transport missions, they are often subjected to airflow disturbances or other reasons that generate vibration or collision energy. Existing drone transport equipment has a fixed size of storage box for placing goods. For some smaller goods, there will be a large gap between the goods and the storage box. When the drone is subjected to vibration and collision energy, the goods may collide with the storage box, which may damage the goods and cause economic losses. If different sized storage boxes are prepared according to different cargo sizes, it will increase unnecessary usage costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a transport drone to address the shortcomings of existing technologies.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a transport drone, including a transport drone body and a transport box. The transport box has clamps on both the upper and lower sides, which are connected to the inner wall of the transport box via an adjustment mechanism. Airbag assemblies are provided on both the left and right sides of the transport box. Each airbag assembly includes an airbag and an air pump. A vertical plate is fixedly installed on one side of the air pump, and the airbag is fixedly installed on one side of the vertical plate. An inflation tube passes through the top of the vertical plate, and the air pump is connected to the vertical plate via the inflation tube. The vertical plate is connected to the clamps below via a moving mechanism.

[0006] As described above, in a transport drone, the front surface of the transport container is hinged with a container door, and one side of the container door is connected to the transport container via a snap-fit ​​assembly.

[0007] As described above, the adjustment mechanism of the transport drone includes a rectangular frame, a connecting rod, and a push plate. Rectangular frames are fixedly installed on both the upper and lower sides inside the transport box. A push plate is provided inside the rectangular frame. A fixing block is fixedly installed on the side of the push plate near the inner wall of the transport box. A round rod is fixedly installed on the front side of the fixing block. Mounting blocks are provided on both sides of the round rod. The mounting blocks are fixedly installed on the side of the rectangular frame away from the push plate. Two adjacent mounting blocks are fixedly connected by a horizontal bar. Moving sleeves are slidably provided at both ends of the horizontal bar. Two adjacent moving sleeves are connected by a tension spring. A connecting rod is hinged to one side of the moving sleeve. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the corresponding round rod. The push plate and the corresponding clamping plate are fixedly connected by several evenly distributed connecting rods. A circular through-slot is opened on the side of the rectangular frame near the clamping plate. The connecting rod passes through the circular through-slot and can move along the circular through-slot.

[0008] As described above, in a transport drone, sliders are fixedly installed on both sides of the push plate, and grooves are opened on both sides inside the rectangular frame, with the sliders slidably disposed in the grooves.

[0009] As described above, in a transport drone, the two sides inside the rectangular frame are fixedly connected to the push plate by several evenly distributed telescopic rods, and the telescopic ends of the telescopic rods are fitted with thrust springs for fixed connection.

[0010] As described above, in a transport drone, the moving mechanism includes a horizontal plate and a U-shaped base. The U-shaped base and the clamping plate are fixedly connected by the horizontal plate, and the inner wall of the U-shaped base is fixedly connected to the vertical plate by an electric push rod.

[0011] As described above, in a transport drone, an exhaust port is provided above the front surface of the airbag, and a sealing plug is provided inside the exhaust port.

[0012] As described above, in a transport drone, support components are provided at the four corners of the bottom surface of the transport box. The support components include a box body and a hydraulic cylinder. A movable plate is slidably arranged inside the box body. The inner wall of the box body is fixedly connected to the top surface of the movable plate by the hydraulic cylinder. Two support rods are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the movable plate. Movable wheels are rotatably installed at the lower ends of the support rods. Strip-shaped through slots are opened on both sides of the bottom surface of the box body. The support rods and movable wheels pass through the corresponding strip-shaped through slots and can move along the strip-shaped through slots.

[0013] As described above, in a transport drone, a rubber pad is fixedly installed on the side of the two clamps that are close to each other.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This utility model enables the loading of goods by setting up a transport box, and the goods can be fixed in the airbag by clamps and airbags. When the drone is flying, it will generate vibration or collision energy due to airflow disturbance or other reasons. The spring of the setting adjustment mechanism absorbs the vibration energy in the vertical direction, and the setting airbag assembly can absorb the vibration energy in the horizontal direction, thereby buffering and shock-absorbing the goods and ensuring the quality of goods transportation.

[0016] This utility model can fix goods of different sizes through a moving mechanism. The staff places the goods on the top surface of the lower clamping plate, and the electric push rod works. The telescopic end of the electric push rod pushes the airbag to move through the vertical plate, so that the airbag comes into contact with the goods and fixes the goods. The fixing effect is good. Attached Figure Description

[0017] 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 some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the shipping container;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part of I.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1-Transport UAV body, 2-Transport box, 3-Clamping plate, 4-Airbag, 5-Air pump, 6-Vertical plate, 7-Inflation pipe, 8-Box door, 9-Rectangular frame, 10-Connecting rod, 11-Push plate, 12-Fixing block, 13-Round rod, 14-Mounting block, 15-Horizontal bar, 16-Moving sleeve, 17-Tension spring, 18-Connecting rod, 19-Circular through slot, 20-Telescopic rod, 21-Thrust spring, 22-Horizontal plate, 23-U-shaped seat, 24-Electric push rod, 25-Box body, 26-Hydraulic cylinder, 27-Moving plate, 28-Support rod, 29-Moving wheel, 30-Strip through slot, 31-Slider, 32-Slide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, this embodiment discloses a transport drone, including a transport drone body 1 and a transport box 2. The upper and lower sides of the transport box 2 are provided with clamps 3. The clamps 3 are connected to the inner wall of the transport box 2 through an adjustment mechanism. The left and right sides of the transport box 2 are provided with airbag assemblies. The airbag assembly includes an airbag 4 and an air pump 5. A vertical plate 6 is fixedly installed on one side of the air pump 5. The air pump 5 can inflate the airbag 4, which facilitates the airbag 4 to fix the cargo. The airbag can absorb the vibration energy in the left and right directions to protect the cargo. The airbag 4 is fixedly installed on one side of the vertical plate 6. An inflation tube 7 passes through the top of the vertical plate 6. The air pump 5 and the vertical plate 6 are connected through the inflation tube 7. The vertical plate 6 and the clamps 3 below are connected through a moving mechanism.

[0024] The front surface of the transport box 2 is hinged to the box door 8. One side of the box door 8 is connected to the transport box 2 via a snap-fit ​​assembly. The snap-fit ​​assembly is a product of the prior art, and its specific structure and working principle are existing technologies, which will not be described in detail here. The snap-fit ​​assembly can fix the box door 8 and make it easy to open the box door 8. After opening the box door 8, it is easy to put in and take out multiple goods, making the device more convenient to use.

[0025] like Figure 2As shown, the adjustment mechanism includes a rectangular frame 9, connecting rods 10, and a push plate 11. Rectangular frames 9 are fixedly installed on both the upper and lower sides inside the transport box 2. A push plate 11 is located inside the rectangular frame 9. A fixing block 12 is fixedly installed on the side of the push plate 11 closest to the inner wall of the transport box 2. A round rod 13 is fixedly installed on the front side of the fixing block 12. Mounting blocks 14 are located on both sides of the round rod 13. The mounting blocks 14 are fixedly installed on the side of the rectangular frame 9 away from the push plate 11. Two adjacent mounting blocks 14 are fixedly connected by a horizontal rod 15. Moving sleeves 16 are slidably installed at both ends of the horizontal rod 15. Two adjacent moving sleeves 16 are connected by a tension spring 17. A connecting rod 18 is hinged to one side of the moving sleeve 16. One end of the connecting rod 18 is rotatably connected to the corresponding round rod 13. The push plate 11 and the corresponding clamping plate 3 are connected by several evenly distributed connecting rods 10. The rectangular frame 9 has a circular through-slot 19 on the side near the clamping plate 3. The connecting rod 10 passes through the circular through-slot 19 and can move along the circular through-slot 19. Under the action of the tension spring 17, it can pull the two movable sleeves 16 closer together. The movable sleeves 16 can drive the connecting rod 18 to rotate around the circular rod 13, so that the connecting rod 18 rotates in the vertical direction. The connecting rod 18 pushes the push plate 11 upward through the fixed block 12. The push plate 11 pushes the clamping plate 3 through the connecting rod 10, so that the two clamping plates 3 are close together, thereby achieving the fixation of the cargo. During use, when the UAV is flying, it will generate vibration or collision energy due to airflow disturbance or other reasons. The tension spring 17 absorbs the vibration energy in the vertical direction, thereby buffering and shock-absorbing the cargo, thus ensuring the quality of cargo transportation and achieving the advantage of good protection effect.

[0026] like Figure 2 As shown, sliders 31 are fixedly installed on both sides of the push plate 11, and grooves 32 are opened on both sides inside the rectangular frame 9. The sliders 31 are slidably disposed in the grooves 32. Through the arrangement of sliders 31 and grooves 32, the push plate 11 slides more smoothly inside the rectangular frame 9, reducing the friction between the push plate 11 and the rectangular frame 9 and extending the service life of the parts. At the same time, sliders 31 and grooves 32 also play a limiting role for the push plate 11, preventing the push plate 11 from tilting during movement.

[0027] like Figure 2 As shown, the two sides inside the rectangular frame 9 are fixedly connected to the push plate 11 by several evenly distributed telescopic rods 20. The number of telescopic rods 20 is at least two but not limited to two. The telescopic ends of the telescopic rods 20 are fitted with thrust springs 21 and fixedly connected. Under the action of the thrust springs 21, the push plate 11 is pushed to move. The push plate 11 pushes the clamping plate 3 to move through the connecting rod 10, so that the two clamping plates 3 are close together, thereby clamping the goods and thus fixing the goods.

[0028] like Figure 2As shown, the moving mechanism includes a horizontal plate 22 and a U-shaped seat 23. The U-shaped seat 23 is fixedly connected to the clamping plate 3 through the horizontal plate 22. The inner wall of the U-shaped seat 23 is fixedly connected to the vertical plate 6 through an electric push rod 24. When it is necessary to fix goods of different sizes, the staff places the goods on the top surface of the lower clamping plate 3. The electric push rod 24 works, and the telescopic end of the electric push rod 24 pushes the airbag 4 to move through the vertical plate 6, so that the airbag 4 contacts the goods and fixes the goods.

[0029] An exhaust port (not shown in the figure) is provided on the upper part of the front surface of the airbag 4. A sealing plug (not shown in the figure) is provided inside the exhaust port. By opening the sealing plug, excess gas in the airbag 4 can be discharged, which makes it easier to fix goods of different sizes.

[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, support components are provided at the four corners of the bottom surface of the transport box 2. Each support component includes a box body 25 and a hydraulic cylinder 26. A movable plate 27 is slidably installed inside the box body 25. The inner wall of the box body 25 and the top surface of the movable plate 27 are fixedly connected by the hydraulic cylinder 26 (the hydraulic cylinder 26 is equipped with a power source, the power source being a conventional setting in the field, which can be implemented by technicians based on existing technology). Two support rods 28 are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the movable plate 27, and movable wheels 29 are rotatably installed at the lower ends of the support rods 28. 5. Both sides of the bottom surface are provided with strip-shaped through slots 30. The support rod 28 and the moving wheel 29 pass through the corresponding strip-shaped through slots 30 and can move along the strip-shaped through slots 30. When the transport drone body 1 takes off or lands, the hydraulic cylinder 26 works. The telescopic end of the hydraulic cylinder 26 pushes the moving plate 27 to drive the support rod 28 to move downward along the strip-shaped through slot 30. The support rod 28 drives the moving wheel 29 to move downward, so that the moving wheel 29 is flush with the bottom of the transport drone body 1 and in contact with the ground, which can support the transport box 2.

[0031] Rubber pads (not shown in the figure) are fixedly installed on the side of the two clamping plates 3 that are close to each other. The rubber pads can protect the goods and prevent damage to them.

[0032] When using this device, open the door 8 and place the goods on the lower clamping plate 3. The adjustment mechanism can fix the goods vertically, and the moving mechanism can adjust the position of the airbags 4 so that the two airbags 4 are close together and in contact with the goods. The air pump 5 can inflate the airbags 4, so that the airbags 4 fix the goods in the left and right directions. When the drone is flying, if it is subjected to airflow disturbance or other reasons that cause vibration or collision energy, the spring of the adjustment mechanism can absorb the vertical vibration energy, and the airbag assembly can absorb the horizontal vibration energy, thereby buffering and shock-absorbing the goods and ensuring the quality of the goods transportation.

[0033] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only specific and clear descriptions of the technical solutions and features of this application. Solutions or features that are prior art or common knowledge to those skilled in the art will not be described in detail in the above embodiments.

[0034] Furthermore, the technical solutions of this application are not limited to the above embodiments. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A transport drone, comprising a transport drone body (1) and a transport container (2), characterized in that: The upper and lower sides of the transport box (2) are equipped with clamps (3). The clamps (3) are connected to the inner wall of the transport box (2) through an adjustment mechanism. The left and right sides of the transport box (2) are equipped with airbag assemblies. The airbag assembly includes an airbag (4) and an air pump (5). A vertical plate (6) is fixedly installed on one side of the air pump (5). The airbag (4) is fixedly installed on one side of the vertical plate (6). An inflation tube (7) passes through the top of the vertical plate (6). The air pump (5) and the vertical plate (6) are connected through the inflation tube (7). The vertical plate (6) is connected to the clamps (3) below through a moving mechanism.

2. A transport drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front surface of the transport box (2) is hinged to a box door (8), and one side of the box door (8) is connected to the transport box (2) via a snap-fit ​​assembly.

3. A transport drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism includes a rectangular frame (9), a connecting rod (10), and a push plate (11). The rectangular frame (9) is fixedly installed on both the upper and lower sides inside the transport box (2). The push plate (11) is provided inside the rectangular frame (9). A fixing block (12) is fixedly installed on the side of the push plate (11) near the inner wall of the transport box (2). A round rod (13) is fixedly installed on the front side of the fixing block (12). Mounting blocks (14) are provided on both sides of the round rod (13). The mounting blocks (14) are fixedly installed on the side of the rectangular frame (9) away from the push plate (11). Two adjacent mounting blocks (14) are connected by a crossbar (1). 5) Fixed connection, both ends of the crossbar (15) are slidably set with movable sleeves (16), the two adjacent movable sleeves (16) are connected by tension springs (17), one side of the movable sleeve (16) is hinged to a connecting rod (18), one end of the connecting rod (18) is rotatably connected to the corresponding round rod (13), the push plate (11) and the corresponding clamping plate (3) are fixedly connected by several evenly distributed connecting rods (10), the rectangular frame (9) is opened with a circular through groove (19) on the side near the clamping plate (3), the connecting rod (10) passes through the circular through groove (19) and can move along the circular through groove (19).

4. A transport drone according to claim 3, characterized in that: Slider (31) is fixedly installed on both sides of the push plate (11), and slide groove (32) is opened on both sides inside the rectangular frame (9), and the slider (31) is slidably disposed in the slide groove (32).

5. A transport drone according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two sides inside the rectangular frame (9) are fixedly connected to the push plate (11) by several evenly distributed telescopic rods (20), and the telescopic ends of the telescopic rods (20) are fitted with thrust springs (21) for fixed connection.

6. A transport drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism includes a horizontal plate (22) and a U-shaped seat (23). The U-shaped seat (23) and the clamping plate (3) are fixedly connected by the horizontal plate (22). The inner wall of the U-shaped seat (23) is fixedly connected to the vertical plate (6) by an electric push rod (24).

7. A transport drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: An exhaust port is provided above the front surface of the airbag (4), and a sealing plug is provided inside the exhaust port.

8. A transport drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support components are provided at the four corners of the bottom surface of the transport box (2). The support components include a box body (25) and a hydraulic cylinder (26). A movable plate (27) is slidably arranged inside the box body (25). The inner wall of the box body (25) and the top surface of the movable plate (27) are fixedly connected by the hydraulic cylinder (26). Two support rods (28) are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the movable plate (27). Movable wheels (29) are rotatably installed at the lower end of the support rods (28). Strip-shaped through slots (30) are opened on both sides of the bottom surface of the box body (25). The support rods (28) and the movable wheels (29) pass through the corresponding strip-shaped through slots (30) and can move along the strip-shaped through slots (30).

9. A transport drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: Rubber pads are fixedly installed on the side of the two clamping plates (3) that are close to each other.

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