An amphibious drone

Abstract

The application relates to an amphibious unmanned plane and relates to the technical field of unmanned planes. The amphibious unmanned plane comprises a unmanned plane body, a land moving device and a protective cover; the land moving device is arranged on the unmanned plane body; the protective cover is sleeved on the outer periphery of the unmanned plane body and the land moving device, and a plurality of communication holes are arranged on the protective cover. The land moving device is arranged on the unmanned plane body, the function of the air-ground amphibious unmanned plane is realized, the multi-terrain motion capability of the amphibious unmanned plane is improved, pipeline inspection is facilitated, the amphibious unmanned plane can land and pass through by using the land moving device when the pipeline is narrow and blocked or the area is narrow. Meanwhile, the arrangement of the protective cover realizes the wrapping of the whole machine, and the protection of the unmanned plane body and the land moving device in a narrow range is realized. The problems that the existing unmanned plane lacks the multi-terrain motion capability and cannot safely run in various narrow spaces are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and in particular to an amphibious UAV. Background Technology

[0002] Existing drones lack the ability to maneuver across various terrains. For example, they may be unable to fly continuously in confined spaces due to blockages or other issues, or they may be damaged by frequent collisions due to the limited space, thus affecting the drone's inspection work.

[0003] Regarding the aforementioned technologies, existing drones lack the ability to maneuver across various terrains and cannot operate safely in various confined spaces. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an amphibious drone that aims to solve the problem that existing drones lack the ability to maneuver in various terrains and cannot operate safely in various confined spaces.

[0005] The amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: An amphibious UAV, comprising: The drone itself; A land-based mobile device, which is mounted on the UAV body; A protective cover is fitted around the outer periphery of the UAV body and the land-based mobile device, and the protective cover has multiple connecting holes.

[0006] Optionally, the amphibious drone includes a sensing sensor and a central control unit, both of which are mounted on the drone body, and the sensing sensor is electrically connected to the central control unit.

[0007] Optionally, the drone body includes a frame, a flight device, and flight protection components; The sensing sensor, the central control unit, the flight device, and the flight protection component are all mounted on the frame, wherein the flight protection component is located on the outer periphery of the flight device; The flight device is electrically connected to the central control unit; Both the protective shield and the land-based mobile device are mounted on the flight protection component.

[0008] Optionally, the flight device includes a flight drive component and a fan blade. The flight drive component is mounted on the frame and electrically connected to the central control unit. The fan blade is located at the drive end of the flight drive component.

[0009] Optionally, the land mobility device includes land mobility wheels and a wheel drive component, the wheel drive component is mounted on the flight protection component, the wheel drive component is electrically connected to the control unit, and the land mobility wheels are mounted on the drive end of the wheel drive component.

[0010] Optionally, the protective cover is composed of multiple protective rods connected to each other, with adjacent protective rods forming the connecting hole.

[0011] Optionally, the protective cover includes a connector disposed at the junction of the plurality of protective rods.

[0012] Optionally, the protective rod is a carbon fiber rod.

[0013] Optionally, the connector is a thermoplastic polyurethane rubber connector.

[0014] Optionally, the rack is provided with a charging port, which is electrically connected to the central control unit and is used for electrical connection with cables.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this utility model have the following advantages: By installing a land-based mobile device on the drone itself, the drone becomes an amphibious drone, improving its ability to maneuver across various terrains and facilitating pipeline inspections. When encountering blockages or narrow areas in confined pipes, it can land and use the land-based mobile device to pass through.

[0016] Meanwhile, the protective cover completely encloses the drone, providing protection for both the drone itself and the land-based mobile device within a confined space.

[0017] It solves the problem that existing drones lack the ability to maneuver in various terrains and cannot operate safely in various confined spaces. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle body and the land-based mobile device in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the land-based mobile device of the amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 These are schematic diagrams of the overall structure of the amphibious drone from different perspectives in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective cover of the amphibious drone in the embodiments of this application; Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A in the middle.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. UAV body; 11. Frame; 111. Sensing sensor; 12. Flight drive component; 13. Flight protection component; 131. Flight protection base; 1311. Protective hole; 132. Rod fixing component; 14. Auxiliary support wheel; 2. Land mobility device; 21. Land mobility wheel; 22. Wheel drive component; 3. Protective cover; 31. Connecting hole; 32. Protective rod; 33. Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] This application discloses an amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, an amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a UAV body 1, a land mobility device 2, and a protective cover 3; the land mobility device 2 is mounted on the UAV body 1; the protective cover 3 is fitted around the UAV body 1 and the land mobility device 2, and the protective cover 3 is provided with multiple connecting holes 31.

[0025] By installing a land-mobile device 2 on the main body of the UAV 1, the function of an amphibious UAV is realized, the multi-terrain mobility of the amphibious UAV is improved, and pipeline inspection is facilitated. When encountering blockages or narrow areas in narrow pipelines, it can land and use the land-mobile device 2 to pass through.

[0026] Meanwhile, the protective cover 3 completely encloses the entire device, providing protection for the drone body 1 and the land mobile device 2 within a confined space.

[0027] It solves the problem that existing drones lack the ability to maneuver in various terrains and cannot operate safely in various confined spaces.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the amphibious drone includes a sensing sensor 111 and a central control unit. Both the sensing sensor 111 and the central control unit are mounted on the drone body 1, and the sensing sensor 111 and the central control unit are electrically connected.

[0029] Specifically, a first accommodating space is formed inside the protective cover 3, and both the UAV body 1 and the land mobile device 2 are located in the first accommodating space, thereby being protected by the protective cover 3.

[0030] The sensing sensor 111 is a radar and a binocular camera. In this embodiment, the radar is a mid360 radar.

[0031] The radar and binocular camera setup enables stable flight and navigation for the amphibious drone. The sensing information collected by the sensing sensor 111 can be uploaded to the central control unit. The signal processing of the sensing information by the central control unit facilitates the amphibious drone's inspection within the pipeline.

[0032] Due to the connection hole 31 on the protective cover 3, the external perception of the sensing sensor 111 can be achieved without affecting the protection of the UAV body 1 and the land mobile device 2 from damage.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the UAV body 1 includes a frame 11, a flight device, and a flight protection component 13. The sensing sensor 111, the central control unit, the flight device, and the flight protection component 13 are all mounted on the frame 11, wherein the flight protection component 13 is located on the outer periphery of the flight device; the flight device is electrically connected to the central control unit; the protective cover 3 and the land mobility device 2 are both mounted on the flight protection component 13.

[0034] Specifically, the frame 11 is made entirely of carbon fiber material, making the amphibious drone lightweight and highly rigid.

[0035] Flight protection component 13 is injection molded from engineering plastics, meaning that flight protection component 13 is an engineering plastic flight protection component with good impact resistance and cushioning performance.

[0036] Multiple flight devices are provided, and the multiple flight devices are distributed circumferentially around the bottom of the frame 11. In this example, four flight devices are provided.

[0037] The flight device is used to drive the amphibious drone to fly in the air. Multiple flight devices are arranged around the bottom circumference of the frame 11, which can reduce airflow interference, improve aerodynamic efficiency, and enhance the overall stability of the amphibious drone during flight through distributed support, balance the tilt of the amphibious drone, and reduce the risk of tipping over.

[0038] The flight protection component 13 is detachably mounted on the bottom of the frame 11. In this embodiment, the flight protection component 13 is screwed to the frame 11.

[0039] The flight protection component 13 is provided with protective holes 1311. The number of protective holes 1311 corresponds to the number of flight devices, and each protective hole 1311 is provided with a corresponding flight device.

[0040] The flight protection component 13 not only allows the flight device to operate normally within the protection hole 1311, driving the amphibious drone to fly; at the same time, the flight protection component 13 also protects the flight device from external objects.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, the flight device includes a flight drive component 12 and a fan blade. The flight drive component 12 is mounted on the frame 11 and is electrically connected to the central control unit. The fan blade is mounted on the drive end of the flight drive component 12.

[0042] Specifically, the flight drive component 12 is a drive motor. The flight drive component 12 is located at the bottom of the frame 11, with the drive end of the flight drive component 12 facing downwards and the fan blades located on the drive end.

[0043] The flight drive unit 12 is electrically connected to the central control unit, which is communicatively connected to an external terminal (such as a drone controller or mobile device). The external terminal can control the central control unit to send flight signals to the flight drive unit 12, thereby driving the flight drive unit 12 to start working. The fan blades rotate together with the drive end of the flight drive unit 12, thus enabling the amphibious drone to take flight. Each fan blade is located in its corresponding protective hole 1311 on the flight protection component 13. The flight protection component 13 can protect the fan blade from external interference and collisions during rotation. Furthermore, the fan blades are 3.5 inches in diameter to make the overall size of the amphibious drone smaller, which facilitates the operation of the amphibious drone in confined areas.

[0044] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the land mobile device 2 includes a land mobile wheel 21 and a wheel drive component 22. The wheel drive component 22 is mounted on the flight protection component 13 and is electrically connected to the control unit. The land mobile wheel 21 is mounted on the drive end of the wheel drive component 22.

[0045] Specifically, there are two wheel drive components 22, which are respectively located on the left and right sides of the flight protection component 13, and both wheel drive components 22 are electrically connected to the central control unit.

[0046] The number of land-moving wheels 21 corresponds to the number of wheel drive components 22, and each wheel drive component 22 has a corresponding land-moving wheel 21 at its drive end.

[0047] The wheel drive component 22 can drive the land movement wheel 21 to rotate. When the amphibious drone encounters a blockage or narrow area in a narrow pipe, it can land and switch the drone from flight mode to land movement mode. The two wheel drive components 22 can simultaneously drive the corresponding land movement wheel 21 to rotate, allowing the amphibious drone to pass smoothly.

[0048] Furthermore, auxiliary support wheels 14 are also provided at the front and rear positions of the bottom of the flight protection component 13.

[0049] When the amphibious drone switches to land movement mode, the auxiliary support wheel 14 and the land movement wheel 21 make contact with the ground together. The auxiliary support wheel 14 can play a role in maintaining the balance of the drone body 1.

[0050] When the wheel drive component 22 drives the land mobile wheel 21 to rotate, the auxiliary support wheel 14 can also rotate along with the land mobile wheel 21. like Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the protective cover 3 is composed of multiple protective rods 32 connected to each other, and the adjacent protective rods 32 form a connecting hole 31.

[0051] Specifically, the protective cover 3 is composed of multiple interconnected protective rods 32. The protective cover 3 is hemispherical, and its shape is similar to that of a birdcage. The connecting hole is formed by the enclosing of multiple adjacent protective rods 32.

[0052] Multiple protective rods 32 located on the outer edge of the bottom of the protective cover 3 are respectively inserted around the outer periphery of the flight protection component 13, thus realizing the installation of the protective cover 3 on the UAV body 1.

[0053] Furthermore, the flight protection component 13 includes a flight protection base 131 and a rod fixing component 132. The flight protection base 131 is mounted on the frame 11, and the protection hole 1311 is provided on the flight protection base 131.

[0054] The rod fixing member 132 is detachably mounted on the flight protection base 131. Multiple rod fixing members 132 are provided and distributed around the outer circumference of the flight protection base 131.

[0055] The rod fixing member 132 is screwed to the flight protection base 131. The rod fixing member 132 and the flight protection base 131 are respectively provided with a first rod receiving groove and a second rod receiving groove. After the rod fixing member 132 is installed on the flight protection base 131, the first rod receiving groove and the second rod receiving groove together form a rod receiving channel, which is used to pass through the corresponding rod fixing member 132.

[0056] The screw connection between the rod fixing member 132 and the flight protection base 131 allows the rod receiving channel to be adjusted according to the distance between the rod fixing member 132 and the flight protection base 131, thereby adapting to protection rods 32 with different cross-sectional sizes.

[0057] The protective cover 3 can also be installed and separated by the separation rod fixing part 132 and the flight protection base 131.

[0058] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the protective cover 3 includes a connector 33, which is disposed at the junction of multiple protective rods 32.

[0059] Specifically, the protective cover 3 is formed by the interconnection of multiple protective rods 32, and multiple connectors 33 are provided. Each connection point of the protective cover 3 is provided with a connector 33, which is used to connect multiple protective rods 32.

[0060] The connector 33 is provided with multiple connection holes.

[0061] The protective rod 32 can be inserted into the connecting hole. There are multiple connecting holes. The connector 33 is provided with connecting holes so that the end of the protective rod 32 can be inserted into the connecting hole, thereby connecting multiple protective rods 32 to form a complete protective cover 3.

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, the protective rod 32 is a carbon fiber rod.

[0063] Specifically, the protective rod 32 is made of carbon fiber material, which achieves overall lightweighting while ensuring the rigidity of the protective cover 3.

[0064] like Figure 5 As shown, connector 33 is a thermoplastic polyurethane rubber connector.

[0065] Specifically, the connector 33 is made of thermoplastic polyurethane rubber (TPU). The use of this connector 33 between the protective rods 32 can ensure that the protective cover 3 has good rigidity while also having a buffering capacity.

[0066] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the protective cover 3 is injection molded from a carbon fiber rod and a thermoplastic polyurethane rubber connector 33, which improves the connection stability of the connector 33 to the protective rod 32.

[0067] A charging port is provided on the rack 11. The charging port is electrically connected to the central control unit and is used for electrical connection with cables.

[0068] Specifically, this application adopts a tethered solution to provide power to amphibious unmanned aerial vehicles.

[0069] The term "tethered" refers to connecting an amphibious drone to a fixed ground point or energy supply device via a physical connection (such as ropes or cables) to continuously provide energy or support from the outside.

[0070] By adopting a tethered power supply solution, the limitations of the equipment's own energy (such as batteries and fuel) can be overcome, thus extending the battery life.

[0071] In summary, an amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a UAV body 1, a land mobility device 2, and a protective cover 3; the land mobility device 2 is mounted on the UAV body 1; the protective cover 3 is fitted around the UAV body 1 and the land mobility device 2, and the protective cover 3 is provided with multiple connecting holes 31.

[0072] By installing a land-mobile device 2 on the main body of the UAV 1, the function of an amphibious UAV is realized, the multi-terrain mobility of the amphibious UAV is improved, and pipeline inspection is facilitated. When encountering blockages or narrow areas in narrow pipelines, it can land and use the land-mobile device 2 to pass through.

[0073] Meanwhile, the protective cover 3 completely encloses the entire device, providing protection for the drone body 1 and the land mobile device 2 within a confined space.

[0074] It solves the problem that existing drones lack the ability to maneuver in various terrains and cannot operate safely in various confined spaces.

[0075] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0076] It should be noted that this utility model uses an amphibious drone as an example to introduce the specific structure and working principle of the utility model, but the application of this utility model is not limited to an amphibious drone, and can also be applied to the production and use of other similar products.

[0077] It should be understood that this invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this invention is limited only by the appended claims.

[0078] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle, characterized in that, include: The drone itself; A land-based mobile device, which is mounted on the UAV body; A protective cover is fitted around the outer periphery of the UAV body and the land-based mobile device, and the protective cover has multiple connecting holes.

2. The amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a sensing sensor and a central control unit. Both the sensing sensor and the central control unit are mounted on the UAV body, and the sensing sensor and the central control unit are electrically connected.

3. The amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drone body includes a frame, flight device, and flight protection components; The sensing sensor, the central control unit, the flight device, and the flight protection component are all mounted on the frame, wherein the flight protection component is located on the outer periphery of the flight device; The flight device is electrically connected to the central control unit; Both the protective shield and the land-based mobile device are mounted on the flight protection component.

4. The amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The flight device includes a flight drive component and a fan blade. The flight drive component is mounted on the frame and electrically connected to the central control unit. The fan blade is located at the drive end of the flight drive component.

5. The amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The land-based mobile device includes land-based mobile wheels and a wheel drive component. The wheel drive component is mounted on the flight protection component and is electrically connected to the central control unit. The land-based mobile wheels are mounted on the drive end of the wheel drive component.

6. The amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective cover is composed of multiple protective rods connected to each other, and the connecting hole is formed by adjacent protective rods.

7. The amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The protective cover includes a connector disposed at the junction of the plurality of protective rods.

8. The amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The protective rod is a carbon fiber rod.

9. The amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connector is a thermoplastic polyurethane rubber connector.

10. The amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rack is provided with a charging port, which is electrically connected to the central control unit and is used for electrical connection with cables.

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