An unmanned aerial vehicle having foldable arms

By designing a drone with foldable arms, the problem of easily damaged fan blades was solved, enabling the fan blades to be folded and protected, thus improving the drone's lifespan and dustproof capabilities.

CN224546334UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24SHANGHAI LONGHANGWEI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI LONGHANGWEI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-07-19
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

The blades of existing drones cannot be folded, making them easily damaged in the event of an accidental collision.

Method used

A drone with foldable arms was designed, which achieves folding and protection of the fan blades by setting up folding and protective mechanisms.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents damage to the fan blades and body upon impact, extends service life, and provides dust protection.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned plane, and disclose a kind of unmanned plane with foldable machine arm, this unmanned plane with foldable machine arm, including machine body, folding mechanism is arranged on machine body, folding mechanism top is provided with bearing seat, bearing seat top is fixedly installed motor, the output of motor is fixedly connected with blade, machine body is provided with protection mechanism, folding structure includes: first sliding slot, first sliding slot is opened in the top of machine body, the inside sliding connection of first sliding slot has slider, the top of slider is hinged with short pole, the bottom of short pole is hinged with first long pole, the top of short pole is fixedly installed bearing seat, the top of machine body is fixedly installed with lug, this unmanned plane with foldable machine arm is folded to be stored to blade, by setting first sliding slot, slider, short pole, first long pole, lug, C-shaped slider can be folded to be stored to blade, prevent collision damage and affect its use.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle. It typically consists of an airframe, power system, control system, communication system, and various sensors and onboard equipment. Drones can perform missions through pre-programmed procedures, ground remote control, or autonomous flight algorithms. Their applications are wide-ranging, covering military reconnaissance, aerial photography and mapping, agricultural plant protection, logistics delivery, disaster relief, and many other areas. In the military, drones can perform dangerous reconnaissance and attack missions, reducing casualties; in the civilian sector, they provide people with efficient, convenient, and unique perspectives and solutions. With their flexibility, efficiency, and relatively low cost, drones are gradually changing the way we live and work.

[0003] Existing drones still have some drawbacks. First, the blades of most drones on the market cannot be folded and stored. This means that if the drone is accidentally bumped and falls to the ground when not in use, the blades are easily damaged, affecting its use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drone with foldable arms to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drone with a foldable arm, comprising a body, a folding mechanism on the body, a support seat on the top of the folding mechanism, a motor fixedly mounted on the top of the support seat, a blade fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and a protective mechanism on the body. The folding mechanism includes: a first slide groove, the first slide groove being formed on the top of the body, a slider slidably connected inside the first slide groove, a short rod hinged to the top of the slider, a first long rod hinged to the bottom of the short rod, and a support seat fixedly mounted on the top of the short rod.

[0006] Preferably, a protrusion is fixedly installed on the top of the body, and a C-shaped slider is slidably installed on the top of the protrusion.

[0007] Preferably, the protective mechanism includes: a round rod, which is fixedly installed on the side wall of the C-shaped slider, a second long rod is hinged to the top of the round rod, and a second sliding groove is provided at the bottom of the body.

[0008] Preferably, the slide rod is slidably connected inside the second slide groove, a protective cover is fixedly installed on the side wall of the slide rod, a fixing block is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the protective cover, and the top of the second long rod is hinged to the fixing block.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the short rod is hinged to the top of the slider, the other end of the short rod is fixedly connected to the top of the first long rod, the end point of the first long rod is hinged to the side wall of the C-shaped slider, and the first slide groove is provided in two sets, symmetrically arranged with the center line in the vertical direction of the machine body as the axis of symmetry, and the C-shaped slider can drive the first long rod to slide back and forth.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of one end of the second long rod is hinged to the top of the round rod, and the top of the other end of the second long rod is hinged to the bottom of the fixing block. Two sets of protective covers are provided, and the two sets of protective covers are respectively provided on both sides of the machine body. The protective covers can play a role in dust prevention and can also prevent unnecessary collisions from damaging the internal parts.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a drone with a foldable arm, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. The drone with foldable arms, in order to fold the fan blades, can store and fold the fan blades by setting a first slide groove, a slider, a short rod, a first long rod, a protrusion, and a C-shaped slider, so as to prevent collision damage and affect its use.

[0013] 2. This drone with foldable arms is designed to protect the drone body from dust and collisions by using a round rod, a second long rod, a fixing block, a second sliding groove, a sliding rod, and a protective cover. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall device of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of structure A;

[0019] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of the B structure.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Body; 2. Support base; 3. Motor; 4. Blade; 5. Folding mechanism; 501. First slide groove; 502. Slider; 503. Short rod; 504. First long rod; 505. Protrusion; 506. C-shaped slider; 6. Protective mechanism; 601. Round rod; 602. Second long rod; 603. Fixing block; 604. Second slide groove; 605. Sliding rod; 606. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0021] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a drone with a foldable arm, including a folding mechanism 5 on the body 1, a support seat 2 on the top of the folding mechanism 5, a motor 3 fixedly installed on the top of the support seat 2, a blade 4 fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 3, and a protective mechanism 6 on the body 1.

[0022] The aforementioned folding mechanism 5 includes: a first slide groove 501, a slider 502, a short rod 503, a first long rod 504, a protrusion 505, and a C-shaped slider 506. The first slide groove 501 is located on the top of the body 1. The first slide groove 501 has two sets of slides symmetrically arranged about the vertical centerline of the body 1. The slider 502 is slidably connected inside the first slide groove 501. The top of the slider 502 is hinged to the short rod 503, and the bottom of the short rod 503 is hinged to the first long rod 504. A long rod 504 is provided, with its end point hinged to the side wall of a C-shaped slider 506. The C-shaped slider 506 can drive the long rod 504 to slide back and forth. One end of a short rod 503 is hinged to the top of a slider 502, and the other end of the short rod 503 is fixedly connected to the top of the long rod 504. A bearing seat 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the short rod 503. A protrusion 505 is fixedly installed on the top of the body 1, and a C-shaped slider 506 is slidably installed on the top of the protrusion 505.

[0023] The aforementioned protective mechanism 6 includes: a round rod 601, a second long rod 602, a fixing block 603, a second sliding groove 604, a sliding rod 605, and a protective cover 606. The round rod 601 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the C-shaped slider 506. The top of the round rod 601 is hinged to the second long rod 602. The bottom of one end of the second long rod 602 is hinged to the top of the round rod 601, and the top of the other end of the second long rod 602 is hinged to the bottom of the fixing block 603. The bottom of the machine body 1 is provided with a second sliding groove 604. The sliding rod 605 is slidably connected inside the second sliding groove 604. The protective cover 606 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the sliding rod 605. The fixing block 603 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the protective cover 606. Two sets of protective covers 606 are provided, and the two sets of protective covers 606 are respectively located on both sides of the machine body 1. The top of the second long rod 602 is hinged to the fixing block 603. The protective cover 606 can play a role in dust prevention and can also prevent unnecessary collisions from damaging its internal parts.

[0024] Working principle: By pulling the C-shaped slider 506 backward, the first long rod 504 connected to it slides backward, causing the short rod 503 to move inward. At this time, the slider 502 connected to it will move inward in the first slide groove 501. At this time, the motor 3 and blade 4 installed on the support seat 2 of the short rod 503 rotate inward together with the short rod 503. Pulling the C-shaped slider 506 will also pull the second long rod 602 inward. Due to the pulling force, the slide rod 605 will slide in the second slide groove 604 and move towards the machine body 1. At the same time, the protective cover 606 connected to the slide rod 605 will also move towards the machine body 1, achieving the protective effect.

[0025] When deployment is required, the first long rod 504 in the retracted state is roughly close together. At this time, pushing the C-shaped slider 506 causes the first long rod 504 to push the slider 502 connected to the short rod 503 to slide outward from the first slide groove 501. At this time, the motor 3 and blade 4 mounted on the support 2 of the short rod 503 will unfold outward along with the short rod 503. While pushing the C-shaped slider 506, the second long rod 602 will also unfold to both sides. Under the action of thrust, the slide rod 605 will slide outward from the second slide groove 604, causing the protective cover 606 to open. After the deployment is completed, it can take off. It should be noted that the protective cover 606 will not interfere with the rotation of the blade 4.

[0026] The present invention has been described in detail above. However, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, any modifications or improvements that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drone with foldable arms, comprising a body (1), characterized in that: The body (1) is provided with a folding mechanism (5), the top of the folding mechanism (5) is provided with a support seat (2), the top of the support seat (2) is fixedly installed with a motor (3), the output end of the motor (3) is fixedly connected with a blade (4), the body (1) is provided with a protective mechanism (6), and the folding mechanism (5) includes: The first slide groove (501) is located on the top of the body (1). A slider (502) is slidably connected inside the first slide groove (501). A short rod (503) is hinged to the top of the slider (502). A first long rod (504) is hinged to the bottom of the short rod (503). A bearing seat (2) is fixedly installed on the top of the short rod (503).

2. The UAV with a foldable arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protrusion (505) is fixedly installed on the top of the body (1), and a C-shaped slider (506) is slidably installed on the top of the protrusion (505).

3. The UAV with a foldable arm according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protective mechanism (6) includes: a round rod (601), which is fixedly installed on the side wall of the C-shaped slider (506), and a second long rod (602) is hinged to the top of the round rod (601). A second sliding groove (604) is provided at the bottom of the body (1).

4. A drone with a foldable arm according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second slide groove (604) is internally connected to a slide rod (605), a protective cover (606) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the slide rod (605), a fixing block (603) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the protective cover (606), and the top of the second long rod (602) is hinged to the fixing block (603).

5. A drone with a foldable arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the short rod (503) is hinged to the top of the slider (502), and the other end of the short rod (503) is fixedly connected to the top of the first long rod (504). The end of the first long rod (504) is hinged to the side wall of the C-shaped slider (506). The first slide groove (501) has two sets of symmetrically arranged with the center line in the vertical direction of the body (1) as the axis of symmetry.

6. A drone with a foldable arm according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of one end of the second long rod (602) is hinged to the top of the round rod (601), and the top of the other end of the second long rod (602) is hinged to the bottom of the fixing block (603). Two sets of protective covers (606) are provided, and the two sets of protective covers (606) are respectively provided on both sides of the body (1).