Cargo unmanned aerial vehicle throwing device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a cargo drone dropping device, comprising: a support frame, a cargo support plate, a servo motor assembly, a linkage mechanism, a slide groove, and a slide rod; the servo motor assembly is connected to the support frame; the slide rod is slidably disposed within the slide groove; one end of the linkage mechanism is connected to the servo motor assembly, and the other end is connected to the slide rod; the servo motor assembly provides power and, after passing through the linkage mechanism, drives the slide rod to slide within the slide groove; the cargo support plate is connected to the slide rod, and the sliding of the slide rod drives the cargo support plate to move. This utility model has a compact overall structure and can withstand a large cargo box load; it can be coordinated with the fuselage structure to limit and support cargo; the use of a cargo support plate eliminates the need for a specially designed cargo box; it has low power consumption during use, requiring power to the servo motor only when the cargo box is airdropped; during static load-bearing processes, the servo motor is not subjected to force, resulting in a long service life and high reliability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aircraft mechanism design, and in particular to a cargo drone launching device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid iteration of drone technology, the application scenarios of cargo drones are constantly expanding into multiple fields, from last-mile delivery in cities and emergency medical supply transfer to material transportation in special environments. For example, after natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods, ground transportation is often paralyzed, and cargo drones can use their flexible flight capabilities to accurately deliver supplies such as food, medicine, and rescue tools to stranded areas; in plateau regions, many outposts are located in remote areas with complex road conditions, and drones can efficiently complete the transportation of supplies such as fuel and living supplies; in the face of forest fires, drones can quickly carry fire extinguishing bombs, water bags, and other equipment to the fire scene to achieve precise delivery to control the spread of the fire.

[0003] However, in the actual operation of cargo drones, there are still many problems to be solved in cargo delivery and reception technologies. Some existing delivery mechanisms have significant shortcomings in terms of practicality and cost-effectiveness. On the one hand, many delivery structures require specially designed cargo containers to function properly, meaning users must invest additional costs in customizing these containers. This not only increases operating expenses but also greatly limits the applicability of the drone—these mechanisms are often unable to handle non-standard sized or shaped cargo. On the other hand, some mechanisms have flaws in their force transmission design, causing the servo motors to continuously bear large loads throughout the operation. As the core component of the drone delivery mechanism, the servo motors, under prolonged high loads, will experience significantly accelerated wear and tear, shortening their lifespan and increasing the frequency and cost of equipment maintenance. In severe cases, servo motor malfunctions may even lead to cargo delivery failures, causing unnecessary losses.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a solution for a cargo drone delivery device. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the above problems, this utility model provides a cargo drone launching device with a large load capacity and convenient use, which is particularly suitable for transporting multi-rotor drones.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a cargo drone throwing device is provided, comprising: a support frame, a cargo support plate, a servo motor assembly, a linkage mechanism, a chute, and a slide bar;

[0007] The servo assembly is connected to the support frame;

[0008] The slide bar is slidably disposed within the slide groove;

[0009] One end of the linkage mechanism is connected to the servo motor assembly, and the other end is connected to the slide rod. The servo motor assembly is used to provide power and, after passing through the linkage mechanism, can drive the slide rod to slide in the slide groove.

[0010] The cargo support plate is connected to the slide bar, and the sliding of the slide bar can drive the cargo support plate to move.

[0011] In the above scheme, the linkage mechanism includes a crank, a rocker arm, and a connecting rod that are hinged in sequence. The servo assembly can drive the crank to move, so that the rocker arm and the connecting rod are linked.

[0012] In the above scheme, the end of the slide bar has a connecting part, which is connected to the connecting rod.

[0013] In the above scheme, the connecting part is hinged to the connecting rod.

[0014] In the above scheme, the slide bar is set horizontally and slides in the horizontal direction.

[0015] In the above scheme, the cargo support plate is connected to the upper surface of the slide bar.

[0016] In the above scheme, the servo assembly includes a servo mount and a servo, the servo mount is connected to the support frame, and the servo is mounted on the servo mount.

[0017] In the above scheme, the slide is connected to the support frame.

[0018] In the above solution, the support frame has a mounting part for connecting with the drone.

[0019] In the above solution, the slide bar is also provided with a limiting part, which is located near the connecting part.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] This utility model discloses a cargo drone dropping device with a compact overall structure that can withstand a large cargo box load. It can be used in conjunction with the body structure to limit and support cargo, and the use of cargo support plates eliminates the need for a specially made cargo box. It has low power consumption during use, requiring power to the servo motor only when the cargo box is released during airdrop. During static load-bearing, the servo motor is not subjected to force, resulting in a long service life and high reliability for the servo motor. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model 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 utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cargo drone delivery device provided by this utility model.

[0024] Among them, 1-support frame; 2-cargo support plate; 3-servo mount; 4-servo; 5-crank; 6-rocker arm; 7-connecting rod; 8-slide groove; 9-slide rod.

[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0027] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this disclosure are for distinguishing similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0029] Multiple, including two or more.

[0030] And / or, it should be understood that, for the purposes of this disclosure, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone.

[0031] One embodiment of the present invention provides a cargo drone launching device, comprising: a support frame 1, a cargo support plate 2, a servo motor assembly, a linkage mechanism, a slide 8, and a slide bar 9.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the servo assembly is connected to the support frame 1; the slide rod 9 is slidably disposed in the slide groove 8; one end of the linkage mechanism is connected to the servo assembly and the other end is connected to the slide rod 9. The servo assembly is used to provide power and, after passing through the linkage mechanism, can drive the slide rod 9 to slide in the slide groove 8; the cargo support plate 2 is connected to the slide rod 9, and the sliding of the slide rod 9 can drive the cargo support plate 2 to move.

[0033] This utility model has a compact overall structure and can withstand a large cargo box load; it can be used in conjunction with the body structure to limit and support cargo, and the cargo support plate 2 does not require a specially made cargo box; it has low power consumption during use, and only requires power to the servo motor 4 when the cargo box is airdropped and released; the servo motor 4 will not be subjected to force during the static load-bearing process, and the servo motor 4 has a long service life and high reliability.

[0034] Specifically, the linkage mechanism includes a crank 5, a rocker arm 6, and a connecting rod 7 that are hinged in sequence. The servo assembly can drive the crank 5 to move, so that the rocker arm 6 and the connecting rod 7 are linked together.

[0035] Furthermore, the end of the slide rod 9 has a connecting portion, which is connected to the connecting rod 7. Even further, the connection between the connecting portion and the connecting rod 7 is hinged. That is, the connecting rod 7 and the connecting portion can rotate along the connection point. In one specific embodiment, the end of the connecting rod 7 connected to the connecting portion is a plate-like structure with a connecting rod connecting hole in the middle. The connecting portion consists of two parallel plate-like structures with a slide rod connecting hole in the middle. The plate-like structure of the connecting rod 7 can be placed between the two plate-like structures of the connecting portion, aligning the connecting rod connecting hole and the slide rod connecting hole, and then locked in place with bolts, thus hinged the connecting portion to the connecting rod 7. Of course, the hinge structure can also be in other forms, such as a gear-like structure or a hinge structure, which will not be elaborated here.

[0036] In this preferred embodiment, the slide bar 9 is horizontally positioned and slides in the horizontal direction, and the cargo support plate 2 is connected to the upper surface of the slide bar 9. Therefore, the slide bar 9 drives the cargo support plate 2 to move in the horizontal direction.

[0037] Furthermore, the slide rod 9 is also provided with a limiting part, which is located near the connecting part. Therefore, after the slide rod 9 is connected to the connecting rod 7, the limiting part is located outside the slide groove 8 on the side where the slide rod 9 is connected to the connecting rod 7. The limiting part can restrict the sliding of the slide rod 9 and prevent the slide rod 9 from coming out of the slide groove 8.

[0038] Furthermore, the servo assembly includes a servo mount 3 and a servo 4. The servo mount 3 is connected to the support frame 1, and the servo 4 is mounted on the servo mount 3.

[0039] Furthermore, the slide 8 is connected to the support frame 1. Therefore, the position of the slide 8 can be fixed and will not move as the slide rod 9 slides. The slide 8 can be a separate tubular structure for the slide rod 9 to slide, or it can include a tubular structure for the slide rod 9 to slide and a fixing part, which is connected to the support frame 1. The fixing part increases the space between the slide 8 and the support frame 1, thereby increasing the space above the cargo support plate 2, thus not affecting the placement of large goods on the cargo support plate 2. Specifically, the fixing part is vertically positioned above the slide 8 and connected to the bottom of the support frame 1.

[0040] Furthermore, the support frame 1 has a mounting section for connection with the drone. The mounting section is connected to the drone by bolts.

[0041] The unloading and receiving process of the cargo drone throwing device provided by this utility model is as follows: The servo motor 4 drives the crank 5 to rotate, which drives the connecting rod 7 to move through the rocker arm 6. The connecting rod 7 provides tension so that the slide rod 9 slides in the slide groove 8 and drives the cargo support plate 2 to move, thereby achieving unloading; Conversely, the servo motor 4 works in the opposite direction so that the connecting rod 7 provides thrust, and the slide rod 9 drives the cargo support plate 2 to move, thereby achieving receiving.

[0042] The force analysis of the cargo drone throwing device provided by this utility model is as follows: When transporting cargo, the gravity and inertial force of the cargo are transmitted from the cargo support plate 2 to the slide bar 9, and then the force and torque act on the slide groove 8, and finally are transmitted to the drone body structure through the support frame 1. Since the slide bar 9 and the connecting rod 7 are hinged, the entire force transmission process does not involve the linkage mechanism, and therefore the servo motor 4 is not subjected to force when transporting cargo.

[0043] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0044] The sequence numbers of the above embodiments of the present invention are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0045] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the above implementation methods can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this utility model, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk) and includes several instructions to cause a terminal (which may be a mobile phone, computer, server, air conditioner, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of this utility model.

[0046] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. All of these forms are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cargo drone delivery device, characterized in that, include: Support frame, cargo support plate, steering gear assembly, linkage mechanism, slide rail and slide bar; The servo assembly is connected to the support frame; The slide bar is slidably disposed within the slide groove; One end of the linkage mechanism is connected to the servo motor assembly, and the other end is connected to the slide rod. The servo motor assembly is used to provide power and, after passing through the linkage mechanism, can drive the slide rod to slide in the slide groove. The cargo support plate is connected to the slide bar, and the sliding of the slide bar can drive the cargo support plate to move.

2. The cargo drone delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage mechanism includes a crank, a rocker arm, and a connecting rod that are hinged in sequence. The servo assembly can drive the crank to move, thereby linking the rocker arm and the connecting rod.

3. The cargo drone delivery device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end of the slide bar has a connecting part, which is connected to the connecting rod.

4. The cargo drone delivery device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting part is hinged to the connecting rod.

5. The cargo drone delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide bar is set horizontally and slides in the horizontal direction.

6. The cargo drone delivery device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cargo support plate is connected to the upper surface of the slide bar.

7. The cargo drone delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The servo assembly includes a servo mount and a servo motor. The servo mount is connected to the support frame, and the servo motor is mounted on the servo mount.

8. The cargo drone delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide is connected to the support frame.

9. The cargo drone delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame has a mounting section for connecting to the drone.

10. The cargo drone delivery device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slide bar is also provided with a limiting part, which is located near the connecting part.

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