An agricultural plant protection unmanned aerial vehicle

By designing a drive and deployment mechanism on the agricultural drone, the photovoltaic panels can be stored under the protective barrier in severe weather, solving the problem of easy damage to the photovoltaic panels. This achieves protection in severe weather and rapid power restoration in sunny weather, improving operational efficiency.

CN224576828UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31HUOSHAN YUJIN ECOLOGICAL AGRI TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUOSHAN YUJIN ECOLOGICAL AGRI TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-24
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

The photovoltaic panels of existing agricultural plant protection drones are easily damaged by physical impacts in severe weather, resulting in shortened flight time and ineffective protection of the photovoltaic panels.

Method used

Design an agricultural plant protection drone that includes a drive mechanism and a deployment and retraction mechanism. The photovoltaic panels can be stored under a protective barrier during inclement weather and re-deployed to generate electricity from solar energy during sunny weather.

Benefits of technology

Protect photovoltaic panels in severe weather to ensure battery life, and quickly restore power supply in sunny weather to improve operational efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically disclosing an agricultural plant protection UAV. The UAV includes a fixed platform fixedly connected to its top, and a protective baffle fixedly connected to the top of the fixed platform. The fixed platform has a first guide strip hole and a second guide strip hole, which are distributed at right angles. A concave slide is slidably connected to the top of the fixed platform, and a photovoltaic panel is mounted on the outer surface of the concave slide. A drive mechanism is located at the bottom of the fixed platform, and a retraction mechanism is located at the top of the fixed platform. When encountering severe weather such as sudden rain or hail, this agricultural plant protection UAV, through the drive mechanism and the retraction mechanism, can smoothly move two sets of photovoltaic panels under the protective baffle. The protective baffle acts like a sturdy shield, effectively isolating the photovoltaic panels from harsh external environments and resisting various physical impacts, thus providing reliable safety protection.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically to an agricultural plant protection UAV. Background Technology

[0002] Agricultural plant protection drones are unmanned aircraft used for the protection of agricultural and forestry plants. They achieve operations such as spraying pesticides, seeds, and powders through ground remote control or GPS flight control systems, and represent an important application of unmanned aircraft in the agricultural field.

[0003] Currently, some agricultural drones on the market have a backpack photovoltaic panel design, which can use solar energy to provide continuous power support for the drone, thereby extending its flight time. However, these photovoltaic panels are usually fixed and exposed on the drone body, which makes the exposed photovoltaic panels susceptible to direct physical impact in weather conditions such as heavy rain and hail, resulting in damage to the photovoltaic panels. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and propose an agricultural plant protection drone to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an agricultural plant protection drone, including a drone, a fixed platform fixedly connected to the top of the drone, a protective baffle fixedly connected to the top of the fixed platform, a first guide strip hole and a second guide strip hole respectively opened on the fixed platform, and the first guide strip hole and the second guide strip hole are distributed at right angles, a concave slide table slidably connected to the top of the fixed platform, a photovoltaic panel is provided on the outer surface of the concave slide table, a drive mechanism is provided at the bottom of the fixed platform, and a retraction mechanism is provided at the top of the fixed platform.

[0006] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes an inner drive seat fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed platform, and a motor is fixedly installed at one end of the inner drive seat. The drive mechanism can drive two sets of drive positions, so that the two sets of drive positions move synchronously in opposite directions.

[0007] Preferably, the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a lead screw, the outer surface of the lead screw is threadedly connected to a shift plate, the outer surface of the inner drive seat is provided with a guide groove, and the inner wall of the guide groove is slidably connected to the outer surface of the shift plate.

[0008] Preferably, the retraction mechanism includes a connecting rod slidably connected in the hole of the first guide strip, and the bottom of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the top of the shifting plate. The top of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to a drive platform, and the retraction mechanism can retract and extend the two sets of photovoltaic panels.

[0009] Preferably, a first arm shaft is fixedly inserted through the inner side of the drive platform, and a swing arm is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the first arm shaft.

[0010] Preferably, both ends of the concave slide are provided with a second arm shaft, the outer surfaces of the two sets of second arm shafts are rotatably connected to the end of the swing arm away from the first arm shaft, and the outer surfaces of the second arm shafts are slidably connected to the inner wall of the second guide strip hole.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. When encountering severe weather such as sudden rain or hail, this agricultural plant protection drone can smoothly move two sets of photovoltaic panels under the protective barrier through the drive mechanism and the deployment mechanism. The protective barrier is like a sturdy shield, which strictly isolates the harsh external environment, effectively resists various physical impacts, protects the photovoltaic panels from direct damage, and provides reliable safety.

[0012] 2. When the weather returns to clear skies, this agricultural plant protection drone can reverse the process, quickly deploying its photovoltaic panels to power itself again and continue completing unfinished plant protection tasks. This rapid recovery capability allows the drone to make full use of the window of clear weather, improve operational efficiency, and ensure that agricultural plant protection work can be completed on time and with high quality. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed platform structure of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the swing arm connection structure of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the inner drive seat in this application.

[0014] The components include: 1. UAV; 2. Fixed platform; 3. Protective baffle; 4. First guide strip hole; 5. Second guide strip hole; 6. Concave slide table; 7. Photovoltaic panel; 8. Internal drive seat; 9. Motor; 10. Lead screw; 11. Shift plate; 12. Guide groove; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Drive platform; 15. First arm shaft; 16. Swing arm; 17. Second arm shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0016] Please see Figure 1-4An agricultural plant protection drone includes a drone 1, a fixed platform 2 fixedly connected to the top of the drone 1, a protective baffle 3 fixedly connected to the top of the fixed platform 2, the protective baffle 3 can provide a shielding effect for photovoltaic panels 7, the fixed platform 2 is provided with a first guide strip hole 4 and a second guide strip hole 5 respectively, and the first guide strip hole 4 and the second guide strip hole 5 are distributed at right angles, the top of the fixed platform 2 is slidably connected to a concave slide table 6, the outer surface of the concave slide table 6 is provided with photovoltaic panels 7, the two sets of photovoltaic panels 7 will not affect the flight of the drone 1 during the deployment and retraction process, the bottom of the fixed platform 2 is provided with a drive mechanism, and the top of the fixed platform 2 is provided with a deployment and retraction mechanism.

[0017] Through the above technical solution, during use, the plant protection drone 1 can move the two sets of photovoltaic panels 7 away from each other in sunny weather by using the drive mechanism in conjunction with the retraction mechanism. That is, the two sets of photovoltaic panels 7 are fully exposed to receive sunlight and convert it into electrical energy to maintain continuous flight. In case of heavy rain or hail, the two sets of photovoltaic panels 7 can be stored in the protective baffle 3 to achieve an effective protection effect.

[0018] Specifically, the drive mechanism includes an inner drive base 8 fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed platform 2, and a motor 9 is fixedly installed at one end of the inner drive base 8.

[0019] With the above technical solution, when the motor 9 starts, it drives the lead screw 10 to rotate. Since the shift plate 11 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 10 and under the limiting action of the guide groove 12, the shift plate 11 will move linearly along the axis of the lead screw 10. This transmission method can convert rotational motion into linear motion, accurately control the displacement of the shift plate 11, and provide precise drive for the subsequent retraction mechanism.

[0020] Specifically, the output end of the motor 9 is fixedly connected to a lead screw 10, the outer surface of the lead screw 10 is threadedly connected to a shift plate 11, the outer surface of the inner drive seat 8 is provided with a guide groove 12, and the inner wall of the guide groove 12 is slidably connected to the outer surface of the shift plate 11.

[0021] Through the above technical solution, the outer surface of the lead screw 10 is provided with threads of the same length and opposite direction from the middle to both ends. This is to enable the lead screw 10 to drive the two sets of shift plates 11 to move synchronously during its rotation.

[0022] Specifically, the retraction mechanism includes a connecting rod 13 that is slidably connected in the first guide bar hole 4, and the bottom of the connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected to the top of the shift plate 11, and the top of the connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected to the drive platform 14.

[0023] Through the above technical solution, the linear motion of the shift plate 11 can drive the connecting rod 13 to slide in the first guide bar hole 4, thereby causing the drive platform 14 to move. The first guide bar hole 4 plays a guiding role in the movement of the connecting rod 13, ensuring the accuracy of its movement trajectory, so that the drive platform 14 can move in the predetermined direction.

[0024] Specifically, a first arm shaft 15 is fixedly inserted through the inner side of the drive platform 14, and a swing arm 16 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the first arm shaft 15.

[0025] Through the above technical solution, the displacement of the drive platform 14 will drive the first arm shaft 15 to move. Since the swing arm 16 is rotatably connected to the first arm shaft 15, the swing arm 16 will swing accordingly. This rotatable connection method allows the swing arm 16 to flexibly change its angle, providing an objective basis for subsequently driving the concave slide table 6 to move.

[0026] Specifically, the concave slide table 6 is provided with a second arm shaft 17 at both ends. The outer surfaces of the two sets of second arm shafts 17 are rotatably connected to the end of the swing arm 16 away from the first arm shaft 15, and the outer surfaces of the second arm shafts 17 are slidably connected to the inner wall of the second guide bar hole 5.

[0027] Through the above technical solution, the swing of the swing arm 16 will drive the second arm shaft 17 to slide in the second guide strip hole 5, thereby pushing the concave slide table 6 to slide on the top of the fixed platform 2, realizing the storage and unfolding action of the photovoltaic panel 7. The second guide strip hole 5 plays a guiding and limiting role in the movement of the second arm shaft 17, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the movement of the concave slide table 6.

[0028] Working principle: Under clear weather conditions, before the drone 1 prepares to carry out plant protection operations, the photovoltaic panel 7 is in the unfolded state. At this time, the photovoltaic panel 7 is fully exposed to sunlight, using the photovoltaic effect to convert solar energy into electrical energy to charge the drone 1's battery system, thereby extending the drone 1's flight time. After the drone 1 takes off, it flies over the farmland according to the preset route. During the flight, the photovoltaic panel 7 continuously absorbs solar energy and converts it into electrical energy. When encountering severe weather such as sudden rain or hail, the motor 9 is immediately started, and its output end drives the lead screw 10 to rotate. Since the displacement plate 11 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 10, and the outer surface of the lead screw 10 has threads of the same length but opposite directions from the middle to both ends, the relative positioning of the guide groove 12 on the inner drive seat 8 is limited. Under the action, the two sets of shift plates 11 will move synchronously in opposite directions along the lead screw 10. That is, as the two sets of shift plates 11 approach each other, they will drive the corresponding connecting rods 13 to move synchronously. During this period, the two sets of connecting rods 13 will slide closer along the first guide bar hole 4, thereby causing the two sets of drive platforms 14 to approach synchronously. During the movement, the drive platform 14 will drive the swing arm 16 to swing through the first arm shaft 15. The swing of the swing arm 16 will further drive the second arm shaft 17, which is rotatably connected to it, to slide in the second guide bar hole 5. During this period, the swing arm 16 is equivalent to pulling the second arm shaft 17 to slide in the second guide bar hole 5. Finally, as the two sets of concave slide tables 6 approach each other, they drive the two sets of photovoltaic panels 7 to gradually move downwards towards the protective baffle 3, thereby achieving the storage effect of the photovoltaic panels 7.

[0029] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An agricultural plant protection drone comprising a drone (1), characterized in that: The top of the drone (1) is fixedly connected to a fixed platform (2), and the top of the fixed platform (2) is fixedly connected to a protective baffle (3). The fixed platform (2) is provided with a first guide strip hole (4) and a second guide strip hole (5), and the first guide strip hole (4) and the second guide strip hole (5) are distributed at right angles. The top of the fixed platform (2) is slidably connected to a concave slide (6), and a photovoltaic panel (7) is provided on the outer surface of the concave slide (6). The bottom of the fixed platform (2) is provided with a driving mechanism, and the top of the fixed platform (2) is provided with a retraction mechanism.

2. The agricultural plant protection unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes an inner drive seat (8) fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed platform (2), and a motor (9) is fixedly installed at one end of the inner drive seat (8). 3.The agricultural plant-protection unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 2, wherein: The output end of the motor (9) is fixedly connected to a lead screw (10), and the outer surface of the lead screw (10) is threadedly connected to a shift plate (11). The outer surface of the inner drive seat (8) is provided with a guide groove (12), and the inner wall of the guide groove (12) is slidably connected to the outer surface of the shift plate (11).

4. The agricultural plant protection unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The retraction mechanism includes a connecting rod (13) that is slidably connected in the first guide bar hole (4), and the bottom of the connecting rod (13) is fixedly connected to the top of the shift plate (11), and the top of the connecting rod (13) is fixedly connected to the drive platform (14).

5. The agricultural plant protection unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner side of the drive platform (14) is fixedly provided with a first arm shaft (15), and a swing arm (16) is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the first arm shaft (15).

6. The agricultural plant protection unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The concave slide (6) is provided with a second arm shaft (17) at both ends. The outer surfaces of the two sets of second arm shafts (17) are rotatably connected to the end of the swing arm (16) away from the first arm shaft (15), and the outer surface of the second arm shaft (17) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second guide strip hole (5).