Controllable steering folding hook for unmanned aerial vehicle

By designing a folding hook with controllable steering, the problems of inconvenient angle adjustment and transportation of drone hooks in the field operation environment are solved, realizing flexible angle adjustment and improved safety in high-altitude operations.

CN224491500UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14ASAT (LANGFANG) AERIAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ASAT (LANGFANG) AERIAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-01
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

Existing drone hooks cannot be adjusted in angle according to the on-site working environment, occupy a lot of space, are inconvenient to transport, and cannot be adjusted in high-altitude operations, posing safety hazards.

Method used

A controllable steering folding hook for drones has been designed, including a foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly and a foldable hook assembly. The drone is connected via an aluminum buckle and a moisture-proof insulating rope. The hook can adjust its angle according to the site environment, and the direction can be finely adjusted by rotating the drone to drive the hook assembly.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient transportation of drone hooks during outdoor operations and flexible angle adjustment during high-altitude operations, improving safety and efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a controllable folding hook of folding of unmanned plane, include: unmanned plane, unmanned plane is by unmanned plane connection subassembly, collapsible carbon fiber connecting rod subassembly, collapsible hook subassembly composition, the folding hook of controllable folding of unmanned plane provided in the application, when carrying out outdoor operation, can through folding after putting into the storage bag with hook subassembly carbon fiber connecting rod subassembly, can conveniently and quickly transport to the operation site, when operating in the field, can pre -adjust the hook turning angle according to the field operation environment, when operating in the high altitude, through the rotation unmanned plane drive collapsible carbon fiber connecting rod subassembly rotation to make collapsible hook carry out the direction fine adjustment, and unmanned plane can quickly complete the setting and take back operation of the lifting point.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and in particular to a foldable hook with controllable steering for UAVs. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of technology, electricity is now widely used in various industries. After years of catching up and surpassing, my country's power transmission technology has reached an internationally leading level, and its transmission line length ranks first in the world. Due to my country's vast territory and the different regions where power production and consumption occur, a large number of high-voltage transmission lines are needed to transport electricity, resulting in the construction of many high-voltage power towers. To ensure the normal transmission of electricity, power maintenance personnel often need to climb the towers for maintenance work. Currently, maintenance personnel need to continuously and alternately move the safety rope anchor point upwards to ensure safety when climbing the towers. However, due to the limited reach of a person's arm, the safety rope anchor point can only be hung slightly above the head each time, and the suspension height is far below the safety standard, posing a significant safety hazard. With the rapid development of drone technology, using drones to pre-suspend safety points and setting up fall-prevention ropes connected to the power maintenance personnel at these points can fully meet safety requirements. Specifically, the drone can drive a hook to suspend the point, enabling the setup and retrieval of the drone-driven suspension point. However, existing drone hooks have problems such as a fixed opening angle that cannot be adjusted according to the on-site working environment, inability to work in live environments, large space occupation and transportation difficulties, and inability to adjust the angle of the hook during high-altitude operations. These are problems that urgently need to be solved by people in this field. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a controllable steering folding hook for drones, which solves the problems of inconvenient transportation, large space occupation, bulky structure, fixed hook opening angle that cannot be adjusted according to the on-site working environment, and inability to adjust the horizontal angle of the hook during high-altitude operations in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, a controllable steering folding hook for drones is provided, comprising:

[0005] The drone is composed of a drone connection assembly, a foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly, and a foldable hook assembly;

[0006] A foldable hook assembly, comprising a hook and ring, an intermediate connector, a bottom hook body, a foldable hook body, a foldable limiting component, a first riveting screw, a second hand-tightening screw, and a second riveting screw. The foldable hook assembly has a foldable locking structure. The lower end of the foldable hook assembly is connected to a drone lifting point. The drone is connected to the drone lifting point through a drone connection assembly, a foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly, and the foldable hook assembly.

[0007] A drone connection assembly, comprising an aluminum buckle and a moisture-proof insulating rope, is used to connect a foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly to the drone via the aluminum buckle and the moisture-proof insulating rope.

[0008] A foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly, comprising a carbon fiber rod, a nylon pin, and a rod assembly connector, wherein the lower end of the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly is connected to a foldable hook assembly via an aluminum buckle.

[0009] According to the aforementioned controllable steering folding hook for drones, the hook shackle, intermediate connector, and bottom hook body are welded and fixed.

[0010] According to the aforementioned controllable steering folding hook for drones, the bottom hook body is riveted and fixed to the folding hook body, the bottom hook body, and the folding limiting member by riveting screw one and riveting screw two.

[0011] According to the aforementioned controllable steering folding hook for drones, the folding limiter and the folding hook body are tightened and fixed by hand-tightening screws.

[0012] According to the aforementioned controllable steering folding hook for drones, the upper and lower shaft holes of the rod assembly on the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod are co-directional shaft holes, and the distance between the two shaft holes is the diameter length of the carbon fiber rod.

[0013] The above-mentioned solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This invention provides a controllable steering folding hook for drones. During outdoor operations, the carbon fiber connecting rod assembly and hook assembly can be folded and placed in a storage bag for convenient and quick transport to the work site. During on-site operations, the hook's tilt angle can be pre-adjusted according to the working environment. When working at heights, rotating the drone drives the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly to rotate, thereby fine-tuning the foldable hook's direction. This allows the drone to quickly complete the setting and retrieval of lifting points.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating a usage scenario of a controllable steering folding hook for drones provided by the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a drone connection component structure with a controllable steering folding hook for drones provided by the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly for a controllable steering foldable hook for a drone provided by the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the connection position between the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly and the foldable hook assembly of a controllable steering foldable hook for a drone provided by the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a foldable hook assembly structure for a controllable steering foldable hook for a drone provided by the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 An enlarged schematic diagram of the folding structure of a foldable hook assembly for a controllable steering foldable hook for a drone provided by the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the foldable hook assembly of a controllable steering foldable hook for drones, provided by the present invention, in its folded state.

[0024] Legend:

[0025] 1. Drone; 2. Drone connection assembly; 201. Aluminum buckle; 202. Moisture-proof insulating rope; 3. Foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly; 301. Carbon fiber rod; 302. Nylon pin; 303. Rod assembly connector; 4. Foldable hook assembly; 401. Hook and ring; 402. Intermediate connector; 403. Bottom hook; 404. Folding hook; 405. Folding limiter; 406. Riveting screw one; 407. Hand-tightening screw; 408. Riveting screw two. Detailed Implementation

[0026] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0027] Reference Figure 1-7 This utility model provides a controllable steering folding hook for drones, comprising:

[0028] Drone 1 consists of a drone connection assembly 2, a foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3, and a foldable hook assembly 4. The aluminum latch 201 of the drone connection assembly 2 connects to the support legs of drone 1. The drone connection assembly 2 is connected to the carbon fiber rod 301 of the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3 via the aluminum latch 201. The foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3 is assembled to the appropriate length according to the voltage level of the actual live-line working environment. The bottom of the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3 is connected to the hook and lifting ring 401 of the foldable hook assembly 4 via the aluminum latch 201. The foldable hook assembly 4 adjusts the bottom hook 403 and the folding hook 404 to a suitable angle according to the actual usage environment. The intermediate connecting piece 402 is tightened and fixed to the folding hook 404 using a hand-tightening screw 407. The foldable hook assembly 4 is connected to the drone lifting point 5. During drone setup, the drone lifts the drone lifting point 5 to [a certain position / position]. The drone is positioned directly above the power transmission line / tower profile. The rotating drone 1 drives the drone connection assembly 2 to rotate. The drone connection assembly 2 transmits the rotation to the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3 via an aluminum latch 201. The foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3 then transmits the rotation to the foldable hook assembly 4 via the aluminum latch 201. The foldable hook assembly 4 drives the drone lifting point 5 to rotate via the hooked drone lifting point 5's lifting ring. After adjusting the opening of the drone lifting point 5 to face the power transmission line / tower profile, the drone 1 is slowly lowered until the lifting point is set. The drone 1 continues to descend and move laterally, causing the foldable hook assembly 4 to disengage from the lifting ring of the drone lifting point 5. At this point, the drone lifting point setup is complete. When the drone is performing the lifting point retrieval operation, the drone 1 drives the controllable folding hook assembly to fly directly above the drone lifting point 5. Then, the drone 1 is slowly lowered so that the folding hook assembly 4 contacts the lifting ring of the drone lifting point 5. By rotating the drone 1, the folding hook assembly 4 is rotated so that the folding hook body 404 of the folding hook assembly 4 hooks with the drone lifting ring. The drone 1 is then controlled to rise so that the drone lifting point 5 is detached from the power transmission line / power transmission tower profile. The drone is then controlled to land at a safe location, at which point the drone lifting point retrieval task is completed.

[0029] The foldable hook assembly 4 consists of a hook and lifting ring 401, an intermediate connector 402, a bottom hook 403, a folding hook 404, a folding limiter 405, a first riveting screw 406, a hand-tightening screw 407, and a second riveting screw 408. The foldable hook assembly 4 has a foldable locking structure. The lower end of the foldable hook assembly 4 is connected to the drone lifting point. The drone 1 is connected to the drone lifting point through the drone connecting assembly 2, the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3, and the foldable hook assembly 4. The foldable hook assembly 4 is made entirely of stainless steel to ensure that the hook will not fall off midway due to excessive tilt angle when the drone lifts a heavy lifting point. By loosening the hand-tightening screw 407, the bottom hook 403 and the folding hook 404 rotate around the second riveting screw 408. The hand-tightening screw 407 slides in the groove of the folding limiter 405. After the bottom hook 403 and the folding hook 404 are put together, tighten the hand screw 407 to fold and lock the foldable hook assembly 4.

[0030] The drone connection component 2 consists of an aluminum buckle 201 and a moisture-proof insulating rope 202. The drone connection component 2 connects the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod component 3 to the drone 1 via the aluminum buckle 201 and the moisture-proof insulating rope 202. The foldable carbon fiber connecting rod component 3 consists of a carbon fiber rod 301, a nylon pin 302, and a rod assembly connector 303. The lower end of the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod component 3 is connected to the foldable hook component 4 via the aluminum buckle 201. The hook and lifting ring 401 are welded to the intermediate connector 402 and the bottom hook body 403. The bottom hook body 403 is connected to the foldable hook body 404. The limiting parts 405 are riveted and fixed together by riveting screw 406 and riveting screw 408. The folding limiting parts 405 and the folding hook body 404 are tightened and fixed together by hand screw 407. The upper and lower shaft holes of the rod group connector 303 on the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3 are shaft holes in the same direction, and the distance between the two shaft holes is the diameter length of the carbon fiber rod 301. After the operation is completed, the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3 can be rotated by rotating the spaced carbon fiber rods 301. Under the action of the nylon pin 302 and the rod group connector 303, the carbon fiber rods 301 are brought together in pairs. The folded foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3 can be put into the storage bag, which can conveniently and quickly complete the storage of the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3.

[0031] Working Principle: In use, first connect the two upper aluminum latches 201 of the drone connection assembly 2 to the support legs of the drone 1. Then connect the lower aluminum latches 201 of the drone connection assembly 2 to the carbon fiber rod 301 of the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3. The foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3 is assembled to the appropriate length according to the voltage level of the actual live-line working environment. The bottom of the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly 3 is connected to the hook and ring 401 of the foldable hook assembly 4 via aluminum latches 201. The bottom hook 403 and folding hook 404 of the foldable hook assembly 4 are adjusted to a suitable angle according to the actual usage environment. Finally, the middle connecting piece 402 is tightened and fixed to the folding hook 404 using hand-tightening screws 407. The entire drone assembly is completed using the controllable steering folding hook. All components are connected and fixed via aluminum latches 201, ensuring stable, safe, reliable, and convenient assembly and disassembly of the entire mechanism.

[0032] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A folding hook with controllable steering for unmanned aerial vehicles, characterized in that, include: The drone (1) is composed of a drone connection assembly (2), a foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly (3), and a foldable hook assembly (4); The foldable hook assembly (4) consists of a hook and ring (401), an intermediate connector (402), a bottom hook (403), a foldable hook (404), a foldable limiter (405), a first rivet screw (406), a second rivet screw (407), and a second rivet screw (408). The foldable hook assembly (4) is a foldable locking structure. The lower end of the foldable hook assembly (4) is connected to the drone lifting point. The drone (1) is connected to the drone lifting point through the drone connection assembly (2), the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly (3), and the foldable hook assembly (4). The drone connection assembly (2) consists of an aluminum buckle (201) and a moisture-proof insulating rope (202). The drone connection assembly (2) connects the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly (3) to the drone (1) through the aluminum buckle (201) and the moisture-proof insulating rope (202). The foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly (3) consists of a carbon fiber rod (301), a nylon pin (302), and a rod assembly connector (303). The lower end of the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly (3) is connected to the foldable hook assembly (4) via an aluminum buckle (201).

2. The controllable steering folding hook for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hook and lifting ring (401) are welded to the intermediate connecting piece (402) and the bottom hook body (403).

3. A controllable steering folding hook for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom hook (403) is riveted and fixed to the folding hook (404), the bottom hook (403) and the folding limiter (405) by riveting screw one (406) and riveting screw two (408).

4. A controllable steering folding hook for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The folding limiting member (405) and the folding hook (404) are tightened and fixed together by a hand-tightening screw (407).

5. A controllable steering folding hook for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper and lower shaft holes of the rod connector (303) on the foldable carbon fiber connecting rod assembly (3) are co-directional shaft holes, and the distance between the two shaft holes is the diameter length of the carbon fiber rod (301).