Foldable storage unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of foldable storage's unmanned aerial vehicle, belong to unmanned aerial vehicle equipment technical field, including the power module being set on camera module, the left and right sides of camera module are respectively provided with a pair of folding frame, the top of each folding frame is provided with a reinforcing component, the side of each folding frame away from camera module is rotatably provided with a connecting rod, the side of each connecting rod away from camera module is fixedly provided with a protective cover, each protective cover is provided with a wing inside, the utility model is rotated connecting rod to make rotating shaft rotate between two bases, by reset spring to pull slider to move in slide rail, simultaneously make positioning pin and slot snap connection, simultaneously protective cover downward rotation makes limit block and limit slot snap connection adaptation, prevent protective cover and wing from shaking after folding, protect wing by protective cover, prevent unmanned aerial vehicle from being impacted during storage and transportation, so as to damage wing and support leg, also improve the service life of folding unmanned aerial vehicle component.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the rapid development of drone technology, consumer drones are increasingly being used in aerial photography, entertainment, and other fields. Existing consumer drones typically consist of a fuselage, multiple arms, and propeller assemblies located at the ends of the arms. To ensure flight stability and endurance, the arms often employ a fixed structure or a simple folding structure.

[0003] In related technologies, small drones that can take off from the palm of your hand have foldable support legs and wings at the bottom. After folding, the arms and fuselage can be packed away. However, such folding mechanisms often use ordinary hinges and lack locking and cushioning structures. During transportation after storage, the folded parts are prone to loosening, which inevitably leads to collisions and damage to the wings and support legs, reducing the lifespan of the foldable drone. To solve the above problems, a foldable drone is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a foldable and storable drone. The present invention rotates the connecting rod, thereby causing the pivot to rotate between two bases. The return spring pulls the slider to move within the slide rail, and at the same time, the positioning pin engages with the slot, thereby causing the protective cover that fixes the wing to rotate downwards, so that the limiting block engages with the limiting slot to prevent the protective cover and wing from shaking after folding. The protective cover protects the wing and prevents the drone from being damaged by collisions during storage and transportation, thereby improving the service life of the foldable drone components.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a foldable and retractable drone, including a power module mounted on a camera module, a pair of folding frames on the left and right sides of the camera module, a reinforcing component on the top of each folding frame, each reinforcing component being connected to the side wall of the power module, a connecting rod rotatably mounted on the side of each folding frame away from the camera module, a protective cover fixedly mounted on the side of each connecting rod away from the camera module, and a wing mounted inside each protective cover.

[0006] The folding frame includes a pair of bases, and the cavity formed between the two bases is used to install the pivot. The bases are used to fix the two ends of the pivot. The bases are spoon-shaped, and a pivot is rotatably set between the bases. The pivot is used to drive the connecting rod to rotate. The surface of the pivot is connected to the front end of the connecting rod.

[0007] The reinforcing component includes a slide rail for moving the slider. The slide rail is L-shaped and has a slider slidably mounted inside it. The slider connects the connecting rod to the slide rail. A return spring is hinged to one side of the slider and pulls the slider back to its initial position. A connecting rod is located at the bottom of the slider and connects the slider to the connecting rod. The connecting rod is connected to the front end of the connecting rod.

[0008] A groove is provided on each side of the front end of the connecting rod. The groove is used to install the positioning rod. Each groove contains a positioning rod for installing the positioning pin. Each positioning rod has a positioning pin at its upper end. The positioning pin engages with the slot, so that when the connecting rod rotates 90°, the positioning pin can be locked in the slot, thus preventing the connecting rod from shaking after folding. A positioning block is provided on each side of the short side of the slide rail. The positioning block is used to open the slot, so that the slot connects with the slide rail. Each positioning block has a slot for engaging the positioning pin.

[0009] The inner corners of the slide rail are rounded to prevent the ends of the connecting rod from being obstructed during rotation.

[0010] The protective shield is rectangular, and each of its six sides has multiple irregular ventilation channels. These channels are used to guide airflow smoothly, reduce air resistance, and also to dissipate heat from the wings.

[0011] An wing is fixedly installed at the top center inside the protective cover, and a limiting block is installed at the bottom center outside the protective cover. The limiting block is used to fix the wing after it is folded. After the limiting block is locked in the limiting groove, the protective cover is connected to the camera module.

[0012] The camera module has a limiting groove at each of its four bottom corners for engaging the limiting block.

[0013] In summary, compared with the prior art, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. By rotating the connecting rod, the rotating shaft rotates between the two bases. The return spring pulls the slider to move within the slide rail, and at the same time, the positioning pin engages with the slot to limit and fix the connecting rod. This causes the protective cover that fixes the wing to rotate downward, so that the limiting block engages with the limiting slot to prevent the protective cover and wing from shaking after folding. The protective cover protects the wing and prevents it from being damaged by collisions during the storage and transportation of the drone, thus improving the service life of the folding drone components.

[0014] 2. The slide rail is used to allow the slider to move. The slider is used to connect the connecting rod to the slide rail. The return spring is used to pull the slider back to its initial position. The slide rail is equipped with a locking mechanism to limit the slider. The connecting rod is used to connect the slider to the connecting rod. The stability of the connecting rod after it is deployed is enhanced by the connecting rod and the return spring.

[0015] 3. The protective cover is used to protect the wings from external impacts, the air duct is used to guide the airflow smoothly to reduce air resistance and also to dissipate heat from the wings, and the limiting block is used to fix the wings after they are folded. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A magnified view of part A; Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the present invention; Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified view of part B; Figure 5 This is a front sectional view of the present invention; Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 A magnified view of part C.

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100, power module; 101, camera module; 102, connecting rod; 103, groove; 104, positioning rod; 105, positioning pin; 106, positioning block; 107, slot; 200, folding frame; 201, base; 202, pivot; 300, reinforcing component; 301, slider; 302, slide rail; 303, return spring; 304, connecting rod; 305, rounded corner; 400, protective cover; 401, wing; 402, air duct; 500, limit block; 501, limit groove. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the following will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1-6 The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0019] like Figure 1-6As shown: This embodiment provides a foldable and retractable drone, including a power module 100 mounted on a camera module 101. The camera module 101 is equipped with a camera capable of 360° rotating for shooting, a built-in memory card, and a sensor centrally located at the bottom of the camera module 101. This sensor is used for precise take-off and landing and spatial positioning, and supports palm take-off and landing. The power module 100 adopts a split design, with a battery capacity of 1050mAh. A single battery provides approximately 12 minutes of continuous shooting time and supports hot-swapping replacement. It includes 2 The device includes a battery and charger, which can charge multiple batteries simultaneously. A USB-C port is located on the side of the device for direct battery charging, or external charging via the included battery manager. The power module 100 has a power button and a mode switch button on its top. A pair of folding frames 200 are located on the left and right sides of the camera module 101. Each folding frame 200 has a reinforcing component 300 on its top, and each reinforcing component 300 is connected to the side wall of the power module 100. A connecting rod 102 is rotatably mounted on the side of each folding frame 200 away from the camera module 101. A protective cover 400 is fixedly mounted on the side of each connecting rod 102 away from the camera module 101. A wing 401 is located inside each protective cover 400.

[0020] This embodiment provides a foldable and portable drone. like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 5 and 6: The folding frame 200 includes a pair of bases 201. The bases 201 are fixed to the shell wall of the camera module 101 by bolts. The cavity formed between the two bases 201 is used to install the rotating shaft 202. The bases 201 are used to fix the two ends of the rotating shaft 202. The bases 201 are spoon-shaped. A rotating shaft 202 is rotatably arranged between the bases 201. The end of the rotating shaft 202 is provided with a bearing seat for the rotation of the rotating shaft 202. The bearing seat is fixed on the base 201. The rotating shaft 202 is used to drive the connecting rod 102 to rotate. The surface of the rotating shaft 202 is connected to the front end of the connecting rod 102.

[0021] Its effect is as follows: the base 201 is used to fix the two ends of the rotating shaft 202, and the rotating shaft 202 is used to drive the connecting rod 102 to rotate, so that the protective cover 400 and the wing 401 connected to the connecting rod 102 can be rotated and folded.

[0022] like Figure 2 , 4As shown in Figure 6: The reinforcing component 300 includes a slide rail 302. One end of the slide rail 302 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the camera module 101. The slide rail 302 is used to allow the slider 301 to move. The slide rail 302 is L-shaped. A slider 301 is slidably disposed inside the slide rail 302. The slider 301 is used to connect the connecting rod 304 to the slide rail 302. A return spring 303 is hinged to one side of the slider 301. The return spring 303 is movable and is used to pull the slider 301 to return the slider 301 to its initial position. A connecting rod 304 is provided at the bottom of the slider 301. The upper end of the connecting rod 304 is hinged to the slider 301. A locking mechanism for limiting the slider 301 is provided on the slide rail 302. The connecting rod 304 is used to connect the slider 301 to the connecting rod 102. The connecting rod 304 is hinged to the front end of the connecting rod 102.

[0023] Its effects are as follows: the slide rail 302 is used to allow the slider 301 to move; the slider 301 is used to connect the connecting rod 304 to the slide rail 302; the return spring 303 is used to pull the slider 301 to return the slider 301 to its initial position; the slide rail 302 is provided with a locking mechanism to limit the slider 301; the connecting rod 304 is used to connect the slider 301 to the connecting rod 102; and the stability of the connecting rod 102 after it is deployed is enhanced by the connecting rod 304 and the return spring 303.

[0024] like Figure 2 , 4 As shown in Figure 6: A groove 103 is provided on each side of the front end of the connecting rod 102. The groove 103 is embedded in the upper surface of the connecting rod 102 and is used to install the positioning rod 104. Each groove 103 contains a positioning rod 104, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the groove 103 by heat fusion. The positioning rod 104 is used to install the positioning pin 105. Each positioning rod 104 has a positioning pin 105 at its upper end, which is heat-fused to the positioning rod 104. The positioning pin 105 is used to engage with the slot 10. The seven-phase engagement allows the positioning pin 105 to engage in the slot 107 when the connecting rod 102 rotates 90°, thus preventing the connecting rod 102 from wobbling after folding. A positioning block 106 is provided on the left and right sides of the short side of the slide rail 302. The positioning block 106 is heat-fused to the slide rail 302. The positioning block 106 is used to open the slot 107. The slot 107 is embedded in the positioning block 106, thereby connecting the slot 107 to the slide rail 302. Each positioning block 106 is provided with a slot 107 for engaging the positioning pin 105.

[0025] like Figure 2 , 5 As shown in Figure 6, the inner corner of the slide rail 302 is rounded 305. The rounded corner 305 is used to prevent the end of the connecting rod 102 from being blocked when rotating.

[0026] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3 and 5: The protective cover 400 is rectangular and can be a cage for the wing 401. The protective cover 400 is used to protect the wing 401 from external impacts. Multiple irregular ventilation channels 402 are provided on all six sides of the protective cover 400. The ventilation channels 402 are used to guide the airflow smoothly, reduce air resistance, and also to dissipate heat from the wing 401. A wing 401 is fixedly installed in the center of the top inside the protective cover 400. Preferably, four wings 401 are used. The wings 401 can be propellers made of bio-based biological materials. The propeller drive device can be a micro brushless motor with a dual-rotor counter-rotating design. A limiting block 500 is provided in the center of the bottom outside the protective cover 400. The limiting block 500 is heat-fused to the bottom of the protective cover 400. The limiting block 500 is used to fix the wing 401 after it is folded. After the limiting block 500 is locked in the limiting groove 501, the protective cover 400 is connected to the camera module 101.

[0027] Its effects are as follows: the protective cover 400 is used to protect the wing 401 from external impacts, the air duct 402 is used to guide the airflow smoothly, reduce air resistance, and also for the heat dissipation of the wing 401, and the limiting block 500 is used to fix the wing 401 after it is folded.

[0028] like Figure 3 , 5 As shown: The camera module 101 has a limiting groove 501 at each of its four bottom corners for engaging the limiting block 500. The opening of the limiting groove 501 is far from the center of the camera module 101. The limiting groove 501 is used to engage the limiting block 500. The bottom of the limiting groove 501 can also be used as a support leg to be placed on the ground for takeoff.

[0029] Working principle: By rotating the connecting rod 102, the rotating shaft 202 rotates between the two bases 201. The return spring 303 pulls the slider 301 to move within the slide rail 302, and at the same time, the positioning pin 105 engages with the slot 107 to limit and fix the connecting rod 102. This causes the protective cover 400 that fixes the wing 401 to rotate downward, so that the limiting block 500 engages with the limiting groove 501. This prevents the protective cover 400 and the wing 401 from shaking after folding. The protective cover 400 protects the wing 401 and prevents it from being damaged by collisions during the storage and transportation of the drone. This also improves the service life of the folding drone components.

[0030] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable and retractable drone, comprising a power module (100) mounted on a camera module (101), characterized in that: The camera module (101) has a pair of folding frames (200) on its left and right sides respectively. Each folding frame (200) has a reinforcing component (300) on its top. Each reinforcing component (300) is connected to the side wall of the power module (100). Each folding frame (200) has a connecting rod (102) rotatably mounted on the side away from the camera module (101). Each connecting rod (102) has a protective cover (400) fixedly mounted on the side away from the camera module (101). Each protective cover (400) has a wing (401) inside it.

2. The foldable and retractable drone as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The folding frame (200) includes a pair of bases (201), the bases (201) are spoon-shaped, and a pivot (202) is rotatably arranged between the bases (201), the surface of the pivot (202) being connected to the front end of the connecting rod (102).

3. A foldable and retractable drone as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The reinforcing component (300) includes a slide rail (302) in an L-shape. A slider (301) is slidably disposed inside the slide rail (302). A return spring (303) is hinged to one side of the slider (301). A connecting rod (304) is disposed at the bottom of the slider (301). The connecting rod (304) is connected to the front end of the connecting rod (102).

4. A foldable and retractable drone as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting rod (102) has a groove (103) on each side of its front end. Each groove (103) has a positioning rod (104) and a positioning pin (105) at the upper end of each positioning rod (104). The slide rail (302) has a positioning block (106) on each side of its short side and a slot (107) for engaging the positioning pin (105) on each positioning block (106).

5. A foldable and retractable drone as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The inner corner of the slide rail (302) is rounded (305).

6. A foldable and retractable drone as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The protective cover (400) is rectangular, and each of the six sides of the protective cover (400) is provided with multiple irregular ventilation channels (402).

7. A foldable and retractable drone as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The wing (401) is fixedly installed at the top center inside the protective cover (400), and a limiting block (500) is installed at the bottom center outside the protective cover (400).

8. A foldable and retractable drone as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The camera module (101) has a limiting groove (501) at each of its four bottom corners for engaging the limiting block (500).

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