A fiber optic unmanned aerial vehicle remote control winch

By setting an extension rod and a limiting ring on the winch of the fiber optic drone, combined with the automatic retraction and extension of the drive motor, the problem of fiber optic cable entanglement with the traction rope is solved, improving the safety and signal stability of the drone in complex terrain, and realizing the stability and convenience of goods transportation.

CN224547794UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24SHENZHEN HAICHANG SEQUOIA TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN HAICHANG SEQUOIA TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-29
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Fiber optic cables and tethers are prone to tangling in fiber optic drones, posing a safety hazard. Furthermore, the drone's signal transmission is poor in complex terrain, affecting its control.

Method used

A remote-controlled winch for fiber optic UAVs was designed. By setting an extension rod and a limiting ring on the winch, the fiber optic cable is prevented from getting tangled with the traction rope. The drive motor is used to realize the automatic winding and unwinding of the winch, ensuring the stable operation of the fiber optic cable and the traction rope.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety and signal transmission stability of fiber optic drones in complex terrain, ensures the stability and convenience of goods transportation, and avoids the entanglement of fiber optic cables and tow ropes.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to optical fiber unmanned plane technical field especially for a kind of for optical fiber unmanned plane remote control take-up winch, including mounting panel, the bottom fixed mounting of mounting panel has center column, the bottom rotationally connected of center column has winch, the side surface of winch is equipped with winding groove, the inside of winding groove is fixed in the one end of first tow rope and second tow rope, the bottom of mounting panel is fixedly installed with bearing plate by support rod.The kind of for optical fiber unmanned plane remote control take-up winch, by the optical fiber line is passed through the through-hole in extension rod, subsequently installs on center column, so that optical fiber is located the top of winch, simultaneously by the setting of extension rod, so that optical fiber even in perpendicular state, also will not contact first tow rope and second tow rope on winch, so it can avoid the phenomenon that optical fiber is wound with tow rope, improve the security of optical fiber unmanned plane when hanging goods transport.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fiber optic unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically a remote control winch for fiber optic UAVs. Background Technology

[0002] Drones are currently widely used in various fields. By mounting different equipment on their undersides, they can perform multiple functions such as aerial photography, pesticide spraying, lighting, and transporting small items. When using drones for transporting small items, the conventional solution is to mount a cargo bay on the underside of the drone, allowing items to be loaded and unloaded only after landing. However, in some special cases where ground conditions are complex and landing is inconvenient, a winch needs to be mounted on the underside of the drone to suspend and lift the items for delivery.

[0003] In some mountainous or remote areas, the reception and transmission of wireless signals are poor, which affects the signal transmission and control of drones. Therefore, fiber optic drones can be used for transporting goods or performing actions such as shooting and lighting. Since fiber optic drones need to connect to the ground via fiber optic cables, and the drone needs to be mounted with a winch, the winch's traction rope and fiber optic cable are prone to tangling during use, posing a certain safety hazard. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a winch for remotely controlling fiber optic drones to solve the current problem. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a winch for remote-controlled deployment and retrieval of fiber optic drones, solving the current problem of "fiber optic cable entanglement with traction rope".

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a winch for remote control and deployment of fiber optic UAVs, comprising a mounting plate, a central column fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate, a winch rotatably connected to the bottom of the central column, a winding groove on the side of the winch, an end of a first traction rope and a second traction rope fixedly attached to the inner side of the winding groove, a support plate fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate via a support rod, the other ends of the first and second traction ropes extending through the support plate to the bottom of the support plate, the winch rotatably connected to the top of the support plate, a side baffle fixedly mounted on the side of the mounting plate, an extension rod fixedly inserted into the outer side of the side baffle, a through hole on the inner side of the extension rod, and the end of the extension rod away from the mounting plate located outside the support plate.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a limiting ring is fixedly installed on the outer side of the central column and above the winch. A receiving groove is provided on the outer side of the limiting ring, and an optical fiber is fixedly installed on the inner side of the receiving groove.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a plurality of fixed seats are fixedly installed on the top of the bearing plate, and a traction pulley is rotatably installed between two adjacent fixed seats. A traction hole is opened on the top of the bearing plate, and the ends of the first traction rope and the second traction rope away from the winch are wrapped around the outside of the traction pulley and pass through the traction hole to the bottom of the bearing plate.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a connecting post is fixedly installed at the end of the first traction rope and the second traction rope away from the winch, and a hanging rope is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting post.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of symmetrically distributed limiting rods are fixedly installed on the inner side of the winding groove, and the first traction rope and the second traction rope are located between the limiting rods and the winding groove.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a drive motor is fixedly installed inside the central column, and the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the center position of the winch. There are two traction holes symmetrically distributed on both sides of the winch.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a winch for remote control of fiber optic UAVs, which has the following advantages:

[0012] 1. This is a winch for remote control of fiber optic drones. By passing the fiber optic cable through a through hole in an extension rod and then installing it on a central column, the fiber optic cable is positioned above the winch. At the same time, the extension rod ensures that the fiber optic cable will not come into contact with the first and second traction ropes on the winch, even when it is in a vertical position. This avoids the fiber optic cable from getting tangled with the traction ropes and improves the safety of the fiber optic drone when transporting goods.

[0013] 2. This is a winch for remote-controlled deployment and retrieval of fiber optic drones. It carries the items to be transported by hanging ropes, and pulls and supports the items by first and second traction ropes, improving the stability of the items during drone transport. The first and second traction ropes are located between the limiting rod and the winding groove; this ensures that the first and second traction ropes will not detach from the winding groove, thus improving the operational stability of the first and second traction ropes. Attached Figure Description

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

[0015] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0016] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Mounting plate; 11. Side baffle; 12. Extension rod; 13. Through hole; 2. Center column; 3. Bearing plate; 31. Fixing seat; 32. Traction hole; 33. Traction pulley; 4. Limiting ring; 41. Receiving groove; 5. Winch; 51. Winding groove; 52. Limiting rod; 6. First traction rope; 7. Second traction rope; 8. Connecting column; 9. Hanging rope. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] Example 1

[0020] Please see Figure 1-3 In this embodiment: a winch for remote-controlled deployment and retrieval of fiber optic UAVs includes a mounting plate 1. A central column 2 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate 1. A winch 5 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the central column 2. A winding groove 51 is opened on the side of the winch 5. The inner side of the winding groove 51 is fixed to one end of a first traction rope 6 and a second traction rope 7. A support plate 3 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate 1 via a support rod 10. The other ends of the first traction rope 6 and the second traction rope 7 extend through the support plate 3 to the bottom of the support plate 3. The winch 5 is rotatably connected to the top of the support plate 3. A side baffle 11 is fixedly mounted on the side of the mounting plate 1. An extension rod 12 is fixedly inserted into the outer side of the side baffle 11. The inner side of the extension rod 12 is open... The extension rod 12 has a through hole 13, and the end of the extension rod 12 away from the mounting plate 1 is located outside the support plate 3. By installing one end of the first traction rope 6 and the second traction rope 7 on the winch 5, and extending the other end of the first traction rope 6 and the second traction rope 7 through the support plate 3 to the bottom for hanging items, the optical fiber is passed through the through hole 13 in the extension rod 12 and then installed on the central column 2, so that the optical fiber is located above the winch 5. At the same time, by setting the extension rod 12, the optical fiber will not come into contact with the first traction rope 6 and the second traction rope 7 on the winch 5 even in a vertical state. This can avoid the phenomenon of the optical fiber getting tangled with the traction rope and improve the safety of the optical fiber drone when transporting items.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, a limiting ring 4 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the central column 2 and above the winch 5. A receiving groove 41 is provided on the outer side of the limiting ring 4, and an optical fiber is fixedly installed on the inner side of the receiving groove 41.

[0022] In practical use, the device is installed on the bottom of the drone via the mounting plate 1. The fiber optic connector and controller are installed in the central column 2. One end of the fiber optic cable is connected to the ground signal source, and the other end passes through the through hole 13 and is connected to the fiber optic connector. The fiber optic connector and controller are connected to the internal control unit of the drone, which ensures that the drone can transmit and receive signals normally. The fiber optic cable is wound in the receiving groove 41 in the limiting ring 4 to fix the fiber optic cable and improve the stability of the fiber optic cable after installation.

[0023] The fiber optic connectors, controllers, and internal control units of the UAV described above are all existing technologies and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of fixed seats 31 are fixedly installed on the top of the support plate 3, and a traction pulley 33 is rotatably installed between two adjacent fixed seats 31. A traction hole 32 is opened on the top of the support plate 3. The ends of the first traction rope 6 and the second traction rope 7 away from the winch 5 are wrapped around the outside of the traction pulley 33 and pass through the traction hole 32 to the bottom of the support plate 3; thus improving the stability of the first traction rope 6 and the second traction rope 7 after installation.

[0025] Example 2

[0026] Please see Figure 1-3 In this implementation plan: a connecting post 8 is fixedly installed at the end of the first traction rope 6 and the second traction rope 7 away from the winch 5, and a hanging rope 9 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting post 8; the items to be transported are hung on the hanging rope 9, and the items are pulled and supported by the first traction rope 6 and the second traction rope 7 to improve the stability of the items during the drone's transport process.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of symmetrically distributed limiting rods 52 are fixedly installed on the inner side of the winding groove 51, and the first traction rope 6 and the second traction rope 7 are located between the limiting rods 52 and the winding groove 51; this ensures that the first traction rope 6 and the second traction rope 7 will not detach from the winding groove 51, thereby improving the operational stability of the first traction rope 6 and the second traction rope 7.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, a drive motor is fixedly installed inside the central column 2. The output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the center position of the winch 5. There are two traction holes 32, which are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the winch 5. The drive motor is connected to the internal power supply of the drone. The controller controls the drive motor to start, which drives the winch 5 to rotate, thereby realizing the automatic release and retraction of the first traction rope 6 and the second traction rope 7, improving the convenience of the drone in carrying items.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A winch for remote-controlled deployment and retrieval of fiber optic unmanned aerial vehicles, comprising a mounting plate (1), characterized in that: A central column (2) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting plate (1). A winch (5) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the central column (2). A winding groove (51) is provided on the side of the winch (5). The inner side of the winding groove (51) is fixed to one end of a first traction rope (6) and a second traction rope (7). A bearing plate (3) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting plate (1) by a support rod (10). The other end of the first traction rope (6) and the second traction rope (7) extends through the bearing plate (3) to the bottom of the bearing plate (3). The winch (5) is rotatably connected to the top of the bearing plate (3). A side baffle (11) is fixedly installed on the side of the mounting plate (1). An extension rod (12) is fixedly inserted into the outer side of the side baffle (11). A through hole (13) is provided on the inner side of the extension rod (12). The end of the extension rod (12) away from the mounting plate (1) is located outside the bearing plate (3).

2. The winch for remote-controlled deployment and retrieval of fiber optic unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting ring (4) is fixedly installed on the outside of the central column (2) and above the winch (5). A receiving groove (41) is provided on the outside of the limiting ring (4), and an optical fiber is fixedly installed on the inside of the receiving groove (41).

3. A winch for remote-controlled deployment and retrieval of fiber optic unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the bearing plate (3) is fixedly equipped with multiple fixed seats (31), and a traction pulley (33) is rotatably installed between two adjacent fixed seats (31). The top of the bearing plate (3) is provided with a traction hole (32). The ends of the first traction rope (6) and the second traction rope (7) away from the winch (5) are wrapped around the outside of the traction pulley (33) and pass through the traction hole (32) to the bottom of the bearing plate (3).

4. A winch for remote-controlled deployment and retrieval of fiber optic unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first traction rope (6) and the second traction rope (7) are fixedly installed with a connecting post (8) at the end away from the winch (5), and a hanging rope (9) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting post (8).

5. A winch for remote-controlled deployment and retrieval of fiber optic unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple symmetrically distributed limiting rods (52) are fixedly installed on the inner side of the winding groove (51), and the first traction rope (6) and the second traction rope (7) are located between the limiting rods (52) and the winding groove (51).

6. A winch for remote-controlled deployment and retrieval of fiber optic unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 3, characterized in that: A drive motor is fixedly installed inside the central column (2). The output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the center position of the winch (5). There are two traction holes (32) symmetrically distributed on both sides of the winch (5).