A drone cargo rack with automatic throwing function

Abstract

This utility model discloses a drone cargo hold rack with automatic throwing function, belonging to the field of drone cargo hold rack technology. It includes an upper cargo hold rack and a lower cargo hold rack, which are vertically connected. The top of the upper cargo hold rack is connected to a mounting base on the bottom of the drone. Both the upper and lower cargo hold racks have two split support frames at their bottom ends, with the outer sides of the two split support frames connected to the upper or lower cargo hold rack via shafts. An electric actuator drives a locking tongue to separate from the support frame slots, causing the support frame to rotate around the shaft to an upright position, allowing the cargo box to detach directly downwards from the cargo hold rack. This avoids cargo box deviation due to structural swaying during throwing, ensuring accurate delivery of materials to the target area and significantly improving throwing accuracy. The layered design of the upper and lower cargo hold racks allows for separate storage of goods, and each layer is equipped with an independent throwing mechanism. A single layer can be controlled to operate independently as needed, completing two orderly throwing operations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo rack technology, specifically a UAV cargo rack with automatic throwing function. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of drone technology, its application in logistics transportation, emergency rescue, and material delivery is becoming increasingly widespread. As the core component for carrying and delivering materials, the performance of the drone cargo rack directly affects the efficiency and safety of drone operations.

[0003] Currently, most mainstream drone cargo racks on the market suffer from insufficient stability when performing automatic cargo delivery. Specifically, the design of the delivery support structure in most cargo racks is unreasonable, often employing a single locking or simple flipping mechanism. At the moment of unlocking and delivery, the support components are prone to violent shaking due to uneven force, causing the cargo box to deviate in attitude when leaving the cargo rack, affecting delivery accuracy. On the other hand, their functions are relatively limited, with most cargo racks only capable of one delivery, failing to flexibly meet the needs of delivering materials in separate deliveries. Therefore, this application proposes a drone cargo rack with automatic delivery function to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a drone cargo hold rack with automatic throwing function, thus solving the technical problems mentioned in the background.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a drone cargo hold frame with automatic throwing function, including an upper cargo hold frame and a lower cargo hold frame, which are vertically connected together. The top of the upper cargo hold frame is connected to the mounting base on the bottom side of the drone. The bottom of both the upper and lower cargo hold frames are provided with two split support frames. The outer sides of the two split support frames are connected to the upper or lower cargo hold frame through shafts. The front ends of the two split support frames are provided with slots. The front ends of the upper or lower cargo hold frame are slidably provided with locking tongues, which engage with the slots at the front ends of the two split support frames. The locking tongues are driven by electric push rods.

[0008] Preferably, square limiting frames slide on the four vertical frames at the corners of the upper and lower cargo hold shelves to limit the movement of cargo boxes placed inside the upper and lower cargo hold shelves, and bolts are installed on the limiting frames for tightening and fixing.

[0009] Preferably, the limiting frame can slide upward or downward on the vertical frames at the four corners of the upper and lower cargo holds to load the cargo box from the sides of the upper and lower cargo holds.

[0010] Preferably, the middle connection between the upper and lower cargo hold racks at their rear sides is frameless, which is used to load larger cargo boxes from the rear sides of the upper and lower cargo hold racks.

[0011] Preferably, after the locking tongue separates from the slots at the front ends of the two split support frames under the push of the electric actuator, the two split support frames rotate to an upright position around the shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the upper cargo hold frame, lower cargo hold frame, support frame, and limiting frame are all made of aluminum alloy and have anodized surfaces.

[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This type of drone cargo rack with automatic throwing function uses an electric push rod to drive the locking tongue to separate from the support frame slot. The support frame rotates around the shaft to an upright position, allowing the cargo box to detach directly downwards from the cargo rack. This avoids cargo box deviation due to structural swaying during throwing, ensuring accurate delivery of materials to the target area and significantly improving throwing accuracy. The layered design of the upper and lower cargo racks allows for separate storage of goods, and each layer is equipped with an independent throwing mechanism. Each layer can be controlled to operate independently as needed, completing two orderly drops, meeting diverse material delivery scenarios and improving operational flexibility and efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention with two cargo boxes stored in it;

[0018] Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention in the state of storing a cargo box;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a rear-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a partial bottom-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1 Upper cargo hold rack, 2 Lower cargo hold rack, 3 Support frame, 4 Slot, 5 Locking tongue, 6 Electric push rod, 7 Limit frame. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0023] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a drone cargo hold frame with automatic throwing function, including an upper cargo hold frame 1 and a lower cargo hold frame 2, which are vertically connected together. The top of the upper cargo hold frame 1 is connected to a mounting base on the bottom side of the drone. The bottom of both the upper and lower cargo hold frames 1 and 2 are provided with two split support frames 3, and the outer sides of the two split support frames 3 are connected to the upper or lower cargo hold frame 1 via shafts. The front ends of the two split support frames 3 are each provided with a slot 4. Each of the upper and lower cargo hold frames 2 has a sliding locking tongue 5 at its front end, which engages with the slots 4 at the front ends of the two split support frames 3. The locking tongue 5 is driven by an electric push rod 6. After the locking tongue 5 separates from the slots 4 at the front ends of the two split support frames 3 under the push of the electric push rod 6, the two split support frames 3 rotate around the shaft to the upright position. The vertical frame sliding limit frames 7 at the four corners of the upper and lower cargo hold frames 1 and 2, after reserving space on the sides of the upper and lower cargo hold frames 1 and 2 to accommodate the cargo box, allow the cargo box to be placed from the upper or lower cargo hold frame 1. 2. Push in from the side until it fits the internal limiting structure of the frame. This allows for the vertical loading of standard cargo boxes. When loading standard cargo boxes twice, activate the electric push rod 6 of the lower cargo hold 2. The electric push rod 6 pushes the locking tongue 5 to separate from the slot 4 at the front end of the support frame 3. The support frame 3 rotates around the shaft to an upright position. The cargo box in the lower cargo hold 2 is then released downwards under gravity. Then, activate the electric push rod 6 of the upper cargo hold 1. The electric push rod 6 pushes the locking tongue 5 to separate from the slot 4 at the front end of the support frame 3. The support frame 3 rotates around the shaft to an upright position. When switched to the upright position, the cargo boxes in the upper cargo rack 1 are directly detached and dropped downwards under the action of gravity, realizing the two-stage splitting and dropping of the cargo boxes. It can also make the cargo boxes detach directly downwards from the cargo rack, avoiding the deviation of the cargo box posture due to structural shaking during the dropping process, ensuring that the materials are accurately delivered to the target area, and greatly improving the dropping accuracy. The layered design of the upper and lower cargo racks can store the goods separately, and each of the two cargo racks is equipped with an independent dropping mechanism. The single cargo rack can be controlled to operate independently as needed to complete two orderly drops, meeting the needs of various material delivery scenarios.

[0024] Square limiting frames 7 slide on the vertical frames at the four corners of both the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2. These frames are used to limit the movement of cargo boxes placed inside the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2. Bolts are installed on the limiting frames 7 for tightening and fixing. The limiting frames 7 can slide upwards or downwards on the vertical frames at the four corners of the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2, allowing cargo boxes to be loaded from the sides of the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2. The fixing bolts on the limiting frames 7 can be loosened. The bolts and sliding limiting frames 7 at the four corners of the upper cargo hold frame 1 and the lower cargo hold frame 2 allow for the insertion of cargo boxes. After reserving space on the sides of the upper cargo hold frame 1 and the lower cargo hold frame 2 to accommodate the cargo boxes, the cargo boxes are pushed in from the side of the upper cargo hold frame 1 or the lower cargo hold frame 2 until they fit the internal limiting structure of the frame. This allows for the vertical loading of conventional cargo boxes. The upper cargo hold frame 1, the lower cargo hold frame 2, the support frame 3, and the limiting frame 7 are all made of aluminum alloy and have anodized surfaces.

[0025] The middle connection between the rear sides of the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2 is frameless, allowing larger cargo boxes to be loaded from the rear sides of the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2. For larger cargo boxes, the frameless design at the middle of the rear side between the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2 is utilized. Figure 4 As shown, the limiting frame 7 on the upper cargo hold 1 can be pushed upwards, and the limiting frame 7 on the lower cargo hold 2 can be pushed downwards. At this time, the rear sides of the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2 are open, and the two support frames 3 at the bottom of the upper cargo hold 1 can be unfolded. At this time, the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2 will be connected to form a cargo compartment. The cargo box can be smoothly placed into the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2 from the rear. After loading, it is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, it can drop larger cargo boxes in a single operation. After the drone carrying the cargo rack flies to the target delivery area, it triggers the corresponding cargo rack's dropping command according to the delivery requirements. When dropping a larger cargo box in a single operation, the electric push rod 6 of the lower cargo rack 2 is activated. The electric push rod 6 pushes the locking tongue 5 to separate from the slot 4 at the front end of the support frame 3. The support frame 3 rotates around the shaft to the upright position, and the larger cargo box is directly dropped downwards under the action of gravity.

[0026] The operational steps for this application are as follows:

[0027] Align the top of the upper cargo rack 1 with the mounting base on the bottom side of the drone, and secure it with bolts or adapter connectors to ensure that the cargo rack and the drone are firmly connected and without loosening.

[0028] Loosen the fixing bolts on the limiting frame 7, slide the limiting frame 7 along the vertical frame at the four corners of the upper cargo hold frame 1 and the lower cargo hold frame 2, and after leaving space on the sides of the upper cargo hold frame 1 and the lower cargo hold frame 2 to accommodate the cargo box, push the cargo box into the upper cargo hold frame 1 or the lower cargo hold frame 2 until it fits against the internal limiting structure of the frame. This allows for the vertical loading of conventional cargo boxes. Figure 2 As shown;

[0029] For larger cargo containers, a frameless design can be used in the middle of the rear side between the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the limiting frame 7 on the upper cargo hold 1 can be pushed upwards, and the limiting frame 7 on the lower cargo hold 2 can be pushed downwards. At this time, the rear sides of the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2 are open, and the two support frames 3 at the bottom of the upper cargo hold 1 can be unfolded. At this time, the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2 will be connected to form a cargo compartment. The cargo box can be smoothly placed into the upper cargo hold 1 and the lower cargo hold 2 from the rear. After loading, it is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, it can deliver larger cargo boxes in a single transaction;

[0030] After the drone carrying the cargo rack flies to the target delivery area, it triggers the corresponding cargo rack throwing command according to the delivery requirements. When a larger cargo box is dropped at once, the electric push rod 6 of the lower cargo rack 2 is activated. The electric push rod 6 pushes the locking tongue 5 to separate from the slot 4 at the front end of the support frame 3. The support frame 3 rotates to the vertical position around the shaft. The larger cargo box is directly dropped downwards under the action of gravity.

[0031] When the cargo box is deployed in two stages as usual, the electric push rod 6 of the lower cargo hold 2 is activated. The electric push rod 6 pushes the locking tongue 5 to separate from the slot 4 at the front end of the support frame 3. The support frame 3 rotates around the shaft to the vertical position. The cargo box in the lower cargo hold 2 is directly released downward under the action of gravity. Then, the electric push rod 6 of the upper cargo hold 1 is activated. The electric push rod 6 pushes the locking tongue 5 to separate from the slot 4 at the front end of the support frame 3. The support frame 3 rotates around the shaft to the vertical position. The cargo box in the upper cargo hold 1 is directly released downward under the action of gravity, thus realizing the two-stage deployment of the cargo box.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components or an interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cargo hold rack for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with automatic throwing function, characterized in that: It includes an upper cargo hold frame (1) and a lower cargo hold frame (2), and the upper cargo hold frame (1) and the lower cargo hold frame (2) are connected together vertically. The top of the upper cargo hold frame (1) is connected to the mounting base on the bottom side of the UAV. The bottom of the upper cargo hold frame (1) and the lower cargo hold frame (2) are provided with two split support frames (3). The outer sides of the two split support frames (3) are connected to the upper cargo hold frame (1) or the lower cargo hold frame (2) through shafts. The front end of the two split support frames (3) is provided with a slot (4). The front end of the upper cargo hold frame (1) or the lower cargo hold frame (2) is slidably provided with a locking tongue (5). The locking tongue (5) engages with the slot (4) at the front end of the two split support frames (3). The locking tongue (5) is driven by an electric push rod (6).

2. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo hold rack with automatic throwing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Square limiting frames (7) slide on the vertical frames at the four corners of the upper cargo hold frame (1) and the lower cargo hold frame (2) to limit the cargo boxes placed in the upper cargo hold frame (1) and the lower cargo hold frame (2), and bolts are installed on the limiting frames (7) for tightening and fixing.

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo hold rack with automatic throwing function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting frame (7) can slide upward or downward on the vertical frame at the four corners of the upper cargo hold (1) and lower cargo hold (2) to load the cargo box from the side of the upper cargo hold (1) and lower cargo hold (2).

4. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cargo hold rack with automatic throwing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle connection between the upper cargo rack (1) and the lower cargo rack (2) on the rear side is frameless, which is used to load larger cargo boxes from the rear side of the upper cargo rack (1) and the lower cargo rack (2).

5. A drone cargo hold rack with automatic throwing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the locking tongue (5) is separated from the slot (4) at the front end of the two split support frames (3) by the push of the electric push rod (6), the two split support frames (3) rotate to the upright state with the shaft as the axis.

6. A drone cargo hold rack with automatic throwing function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cargo hold frame (1), lower cargo hold frame (2), support frame (3) and limiting frame (7) are all made of aluminum alloy and have anodized surface treatment.

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