A drone balcony hangar

Abstract

The utility model relates to balcony hangar technical field discloses an unmanned plane balcony hangar, including hangar casing, the hangar casing one side has the open mouth, shielding piece, the stopping apron is set up on the shielding piece through sliding, connecting rod drive mechanism, connecting rod drive mechanism is suitable for when shielding piece switches from shielding state to opening state, drives shielding piece to turn over outward, and drives the stopping apron to slide out shielding piece, makes the stopping apron form the operation platform of horizontal overhanging, the utility model discloses the stopping apron is set up on the shielding piece through sliding, and utilizes connecting rod drive mechanism to connect hangar casing and stopping apron simultaneously, in the process of shielding piece turning over from shielding state to opening state, can synchronous drive stopping apron to slide out shielding piece and form the operation platform of horizontal overhanging, expands the installation space by the help of shielding piece turning over, and through the linkage structure of connecting rod drive and sliding cooperation, has realized the substantial extension of stopping apron, and the horizontal overhanging form and connecting rod support have guaranteed the structural rigidity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of balcony hangar technology, specifically to a balcony hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread application of drone technology in logistics and delivery, balcony hangars for receiving goods are gradually becoming an emerging demand. These hangars typically require integrating a significantly expandable helipad within a limited balcony space to ensure the safe landing and delivery of drones. Current technologies commonly use sliding rail mechanisms to achieve the expansion and contraction of the helipad. However, common telescopic components often struggle to balance a large expansion ratio with sufficient structural rigidity; some solutions that can achieve a large expansion ratio suffer from high costs or unstable supply chains, which to some extent restricts the widespread adoption and reliable application of balcony hangars.

[0003] In summary, when dealing with the special scenario of balcony hangars, the key challenge of designing a support structure that can extend significantly while maintaining good stability within a compact installation space is the use of telescopic mechanisms in existing technologies. On the other hand, separating the telescopic function of the helipad from the hangar's door, self-locking, and cargo transfer functions often leads to complex system structures and increased costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a balcony hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to solve the problems in the prior art where telescopic mechanisms are difficult to balance large extension ratios with structural rigidity and low functional integration, leading to system complexity.

[0005] This utility model provides a balcony hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising: A hangar shell, wherein one side of the hangar shell has an opening for dropping items by a drone; A shielding member is rotatably disposed on the opening, the shielding member having a shielding state covering the opening, and an open state flipped outward and away from the opening; The helipad is slidably mounted on the shielding component; A linkage drive mechanism is rotatably connected to the hangar shell and the parking apron respectively. The linkage drive mechanism is adapted to drive the shield to flip outward when the shield switches from the shielded state to the open state, and drive the parking apron to slide out of the shield, so that the parking apron forms a horizontally extended working platform.

[0006] Optionally, the linkage drive mechanism is in two sets, respectively disposed on both sides of the barrier along its length. Each set of the linkage drive mechanism includes a drive member, a first link, a second link, and a third link. The fixed end of the drive member is disposed on the hangar shell. One end of the first link is rotatably connected to the helipad, and the other end is rotatably connected to one end of the second link. The other end of the second link is rotatably connected to the third link, and the second link is rotatably disposed on the barrier. The other end of the third link is rotatably connected to the output end of the drive member.

[0007] Optionally, one end of the first link is rotatably connected to the side of the helipad away from the hangar shell.

[0008] Optionally, the driving component is an electric actuator.

[0009] Optionally, the electric push rod has a built-in self-locking mechanism, which locks the blocking component when it is in a blocking state.

[0010] Optionally, when the shield is in the open state, the first link, the second link, the helipad, and / or the shield form a triangular support structure.

[0011] Optionally, the helipad and the shield are connected by a slide rail assembly; The slide rail assembly includes a slide groove disposed on the shield and a sliding member disposed on the helipad and cooperating with the slide groove. The sliding member is embedded in the slide groove and can reciprocate along its extension direction, so that the helipad can extend or retract relative to the shield.

[0012] Optionally, the shielding member extends towards the hangar shell near the side where it is rotatably connected to the hangar shell to form a support member; When the cover is in the open state, the lower surface of the support abuts against the upper surface of the hangar shell corresponding to the lower edge of the opening.

[0013] Optionally, during the rotation of the shield from the open state to the shielded state, its plate surface forms an inclined guide surface facing the interior of the hangar shell.

[0014] Optionally, a buffer structure is provided at the bottom of the hangar shell corresponding to the end position of the item's sliding path.

[0015] Beneficial effects: The present invention provides a drone balcony hangar, comprising a hangar shell having an opening on one side for drones to drop items; a shield rotatably disposed on the opening, the shield having a shielding state covering the opening and an open state flipped outwards and away from the opening; a landing pad slidably disposed on the shield; and a linkage drive mechanism rotatably connected to the hangar shell and the landing pad respectively, the linkage drive mechanism being adapted to drive the shield to flip outwards when the shield switches from the shielding state to the open state, and to drive the landing pad to slide out of the shield, so that the landing pad forms a horizontally cantilevered working platform.

[0016] This utility model provides a balcony hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). By sliding the landing pad onto a shield and using a linkage drive mechanism to connect the hangar shell and the landing pad simultaneously, the landing pad can be driven to slide out of the shield and form a horizontally extended working platform as the shield flips from its blocked state to its open state. This not only expands the installation space by flipping the shield, but also achieves a significant extension of the landing pad through the linkage drive and sliding mechanism. At the same time, the horizontally extended shape and linkage support ensure structural rigidity. In addition, this design integrates the door function of the shield, the extension function of the landing pad, and the working platform function through the same linkage drive mechanism, eliminating the need for separate design of each function, simplifying the system structure, reducing costs, and making it more suitable for the limited space of balconies. This is conducive to promoting the popularization and reliable application of balcony hangars. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drone balcony hangar according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Hanger shell; 2. Shelter; 21. Support; 3. Apron; 41. Drive unit; 42. First link; 43. Second link; 44. Third link. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, 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.

[0020] The following is combined Figure 1 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a drone balcony hangar is provided, comprising: The hangar shell 1 has an opening on one side for dropping items by a drone; The shielding member 2 is rotatably disposed on the opening. The shielding member 2 has a shielding state that covers the opening and an open state that flips outward and moves away from the opening. The helipad 3 is slidably mounted on the shield 2; The linkage drive mechanism is rotatably connected to the hangar shell 1 and the parking apron 3 respectively. The linkage drive mechanism is adapted to drive the shield 2 to flip outward when the shield 2 switches from the shielded state to the open state, and drive the parking apron 3 to slide out of the shield 2, so that the parking apron 3 forms a horizontally extended working platform.

[0022] The UAV balcony hangar provided in this embodiment slides the landing pad 3 onto the cover 2 and connects the hangar shell 1 and the landing pad 3 simultaneously using a linkage drive mechanism. As the cover 2 flips from the covered state to the open state, the landing pad 3 can be simultaneously driven to slide out of the cover 2 and form a horizontally extended working platform. This not only expands the installation space by flipping the cover 2, but also achieves a large extension of the landing pad 3 through the linkage drive and sliding cooperation structure. At the same time, the horizontally extended shape and the linkage support ensure structural rigidity. In addition, this design integrates the door function of the cover 2, the telescopic function of the landing pad 3, and the working platform function through the same linkage drive mechanism, eliminating the need for separate design of each function, simplifying the system structure, reducing costs, and making it more suitable for the limited space of balconies. This is conducive to promoting the popularization and reliable application of balcony hangars.

[0023] Furthermore, there are two sets of linkage drive mechanisms, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the shield 2 along the length direction. Each set of linkage drive mechanisms includes a drive member 41, a first link 42, a second link 43 and a third link 44. The fixed end of the drive member 41 is arranged on the hangar shell 1. One end of the first link 42 is rotatably connected to the helipad 3, and the other end is rotatably connected to one end of the second link 43. The other end of the second link 43 is rotatably connected to the third link 44, and the second link 43 is rotatably arranged on the shield 2. The other end of the third link 44 is rotatably connected to the output end of the drive member 41.

[0024] In a straightforward manner, the two sets of linkage drive mechanisms are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the length of the shield 2, enabling synchronous transmission of driving force from both ends of the helipad 3. This avoids tilting or jamming of the helipad 3 caused by unilateral force, thus improving the stability of the extension and retraction process. The first linkage 42, the second linkage 43, and the third linkage 44 are connected to the drive component 41, the hangar shell 1, the shield 2, and the helipad 3 through a multi-node rotational connection. This not only provides additional support for the horizontally cantilevered helipad 3 through the rigid structure of the linkages, enhancing the structure's resistance to deformation, but also converts the power of the drive component 41 into the flipping action of the shield 2 and the sliding action of the helipad 3, achieving linkage between the two without the need for additional independent drive components, further enhancing the functional integration.

[0025] Furthermore, one end of the first link 42 is rotatably connected to the side of the apron 3 away from the hangar shell 1.

[0026] In an easy-to-understand way, one end of the first link 42 is rotatably connected to the side of the helipad 3 away from the hangar shell 1. This connection position maximizes the lever arm of the first link 42 acting on the helipad 3. The side of the helipad 3 away from the hangar is the front end after sliding out. The link can directly push the front end of the helipad 3 to slide out first by applying force here, reducing the frictional resistance between the near end of the helipad 3 and the slide rail of the shield 2, making the telescopic movement smoother.

[0027] Furthermore, the drive component 41 is an electric push rod.

[0028] Intuitively, the drive unit 41 uses an electric push rod, which can adjust the extension amount through pulse signals or a controller. It can position the helipad 3 to a preset horizontal cantilever position, avoiding overextension or underextension, and ensuring the accuracy of UAV take-off and landing. It does not rely on an air source or hydraulic system, and can work simply by connecting to a power source, eliminating the need for air and hydraulic pipes. It is more suitable for the narrow installation space of balconies, and avoids the maintenance problems of air leakage in the pneumatic system and oil leakage in the hydraulic system. During operation, it has low noise and low vibration, and will not interfere with the living environment of the home. Moreover, the output force of the electric push rod is stable and can support the cantilever weight of the helipad 3 for a long time, improving the reliability and safety of the hangar.

[0029] In other alternative embodiments, the electric actuator can be replaced by a cylinder. If a cylinder is selected, a small air pump and air tank need to be installed near the hangar. The cylinder body is fixed to the hangar shell 1, and the piston rod is rotatably connected to the third connecting rod 44. The linkage is driven by air pressure. Its advantages are fast power response and low cost, which is suitable for scenarios with high response speed requirements. However, the air source layout and airtightness maintenance issues need to be addressed. In another alternative embodiment, a small servo motor can be used in conjunction with a lead screw and slider assembly. The servo motor is fixed to the hangar shell 1, the lead screw is connected to the motor output shaft, and the slider is rotatably connected to the third connecting rod 44. The motor drives the lead screw to rotate by forward and reverse rotation, which drives the slider to move linearly, thereby pushing the linkage to move. This method has higher precision and can achieve more precise position control. It is suitable for scenarios with higher requirements for the positioning accuracy of the helipad 3. However, a motor controller needs to be added, and the cost is slightly higher than that of the electric actuator.

[0030] Furthermore, the electric push rod has a built-in self-locking mechanism, which locks the blocking part 2 when the blocking part 2 is in the blocking state.

[0031] In a straightforward manner, the electric push rod integrates a self-locking mechanism, eliminating the need for an additional independent locking component between the hangar shell 1 and the cover 2. The cover 2 is locked directly using the electric push rod's own self-locking function, reducing the number of parts and assembly steps, and lowering system complexity and cost. On the other hand, in the covered state, the self-locking mechanism reliably restricts the rotational freedom of the cover 2, preventing it from being accidentally opened due to outdoor wind, accidental collisions, or slight vibrations in the hangar. At the same time, it maintains a tight fit between the cover 2 and the hangar shell 1, improving the hangar's dustproof and waterproof sealing.

[0032] It should be noted that the self-locking structure is existing technology and does not involve any improvement points of this application, so it will not be described in detail here.

[0033] Furthermore, when the shield 2 is in the open state, the first link 42, the second link 43, the apron 3, and / or the shield 2 form a triangular support structure.

[0034] In an easily understandable manner, when the shield 2 is in the open state, the triangular support structure formed by the first link 42, the second link 43, the landing pad 3, and the shield 2 can evenly transmit the impact force of the UAV landing, its own weight, and the outdoor lateral wind force borne by the landing pad 3 to the shield 2 and the hangar shell 1 through the first link 42 and the second link 43, dispersing local stress and preventing the landing pad 3 from deflecting or breaking due to concentrated stress. This solves the core problem of insufficient rigidity of the landing pad 3 under a large extension ratio. On the other hand, the triangular support structure does not require additional auxiliary support 21 and is formed directly by the components of the original link drive mechanism. This not only maintains the simplicity of the system but also further improves the stability and anti-interference capability of the landing pad 3 in its operating state, ensuring that the landing pad 3 always maintains a horizontal attitude during the UAV take-off and landing process and reducing the risk of UAV take-off and landing caused by structural sway.

[0035] Furthermore, the helipad 3 and the shield 2 are connected by a slide rail assembly; The slide rail assembly includes a slide groove disposed on the shield 2 and a sliding member disposed on the helipad 3 and cooperating with the slide groove. The sliding member is embedded in the slide groove and can reciprocate along its extension direction, so that the helipad 3 can extend or retract relative to the shield 2.

[0036] In a straightforward manner, the way the sliding component is embedded in the groove restricts the movement trajectory of the helipad 3, preventing lateral deviation and vertical swaying during its sliding out or retraction. This ensures power transmission matching with the linkage drive mechanism and prevents jamming or structural wear caused by misalignment. On the other hand, the groove's wrapping support for the sliding component can share some of the vertical load when the helipad 3 is horizontally extended. Working in conjunction with the triangular support structure formed by the linkage drive mechanism, it further enhances the helipad 3's resistance to deformation and solves the structural rigidity problem under a large extension ratio. At the same time, the slide rail assembly has a simple structure, is easy to process and assemble, and only requires periodic lubrication of the groove's interior to maintain good operation. This results in low maintenance costs, and the embedded design does not occupy the limited space of the balcony hangar, making it perfectly suited for compact installation scenarios.

[0037] Furthermore, the shield 2 extends into the direction of the hangar shell 1 near the side where it is rotatably connected to the hangar shell 1 to form a support 21; When the cover 2 is in the open state, the lower surface of the support 21 abuts against the upper surface of the hangar shell 1 corresponding to the lower edge of the opening.

[0038] In an easy-to-understand manner, the support member 21 extending near the rotating connection side of the shield 2 abuts against the upper surface of the lower edge of the hangar shell 1 when it is open. This can directly transfer part of the weight of the shield 2 and the sliding apron 3 to the hangar shell 1, effectively sharing the stress load at the rotating connection between the shield 2 and the hangar shell 1. This avoids long-term unilateral stress causing wear and deformation of the rotating shaft, extends the service life of the structure, reduces the support pressure on the linkage drive mechanism, and further strengthens the overall structural rigidity under a large extension ratio.

[0039] Furthermore, as the shield 2 rotates from the open state to the shielded state, its plate surface forms an inclined guide surface facing the interior of the hangar shell 1.

[0040] In an easy-to-understand way, the inclined guide surface formed by the closing process of the shield 2, which faces into the hangar shell 1, can actively guide the goods on the apron 3. When the shield 2 rotates to the shielding state, the inclined plate will naturally push the goods into the hangar shell 1, preventing the goods from getting stuck in the gap between the shield 2 and the hangar shell 1 due to the position shift when the apron 3 retracts. Without the need for an additional goods straightening mechanism, the goods can be stored synchronously with the apron 3, improving the smoothness of goods transfer.

[0041] Furthermore, a buffer structure is provided at the bottom of the hangar shell 1 corresponding to the end position of the item's sliding path.

[0042] In a straightforward manner, a buffer structure is provided at the end of the path of the goods falling at the bottom of the hangar shell 1. This structure can effectively absorb the kinetic energy of the goods as they fall, guided by the inclined guide surface of the shield 2. This prevents the goods from being damaged due to direct impact with the bottom of the hangar shell 1, and also prevents noise from impacting hard goods from disturbing the living environment. On the other hand, it can reduce the long-term wear and tear on the bottom of the hangar shell 1 caused by the impact of goods, prevent the shell from deforming or cracking due to repeated impacts, and extend the service life of the hangar.

[0043] Specifically, at the bottom of the hangar shell 1, at the endpoint of the item's slide at the end of the inclined guide surface corresponding to the shield 2, an installation area matching the common projected area of ​​the cargo is demarcated (usually a circle with a diameter of 20cm × 30cm or a rectangle, which can be adjusted according to the size of the target cargo); secondly, a suitable cushioning material is selected, preferably using 5-10mm thick high-density elastic sponge or Shore hardness silicone pads as the main cushioning material. These materials have both good elastic recovery and aging resistance, balancing the cushioning effect and service life; in terms of installation method, generally... Secure the buffer to the pre-defined area at the bottom of the hangar shell 1 using strong double-sided adhesive or 4-6 countersunk bolts (evenly distributed along the edge of the buffer structure), ensuring a tight fit between the buffer and the shell without loosening or displacement. If it is necessary to accommodate heavier goods (such as packages weighing over 5kg), a 1-2mm thick metal damping sheet can be added below the elastic pad. The energy dissipation characteristics of the damping sheet will further reduce the impact. At the same time, shallow groove-shaped anti-slip textures are pressed on the surface of the buffer to prevent the goods from slipping and shifting due to inertia after contact, ensuring that the goods remain stably within the buffer area.

[0044] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A balcony hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that, include: The hangar shell (1) has an opening on one side for dropping items by a drone; A shielding member (2) is rotatably disposed on the opening. The shielding member (2) has a shielding state covering the opening and an open state that is flipped outward and away from the opening. The helipad (3) is slidably mounted on the shield (2); The linkage drive mechanism is rotatably connected to the hangar shell (1) and the parking apron (3) respectively. The linkage drive mechanism is adapted to drive the shield (2) to flip outward when the shield (2) switches from the shielded state to the open state, and drive the parking apron (3) to slide out of the shield (2), so that the parking apron (3) forms a horizontally extended working platform.

2. The UAV balcony hangar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage drive mechanism consists of two sets, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the shield (2) along the length direction. Each set of the linkage drive mechanism includes a drive member (41), a first link (42), a second link (43) and a third link (44). The fixed end of the drive member (41) is arranged on the hangar shell (1). One end of the first link (42) is rotatably connected to the helipad (3), and the other end is rotatably connected to one end of the second link (43). The other end of the second link (43) is rotatably connected to the third link (44), and the second link (43) is rotatably arranged on the shield (2). The other end of the third link (44) is rotatably connected to the output end of the drive member (41).

3. The UAV balcony hangar according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the first link (42) is rotatably connected to the side of the parking apron (3) away from the hangar shell (1).

4. The UAV balcony hangar according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving component (41) is an electric push rod.

5. The UAV balcony hangar according to claim 4, characterized in that, The electric push rod has a built-in self-locking mechanism. When the blocking part (2) is in the blocking state, the self-locking mechanism locks the blocking part (2).

6. The UAV balcony hangar according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the shield (2) is in the open state, the first link (42), the second link (43), the helipad (3) and / or the shield (2) form a triangular support structure.

7. The UAV balcony hangar according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The helipad (3) and the shield (2) are connected by a slide rail assembly; The slide rail assembly includes a slide groove disposed on the shield (2) and a sliding member disposed on the landing pad (3) and cooperating with the slide groove. The sliding member is embedded in the slide groove and can reciprocate along its extension direction, so that the landing pad (3) can extend or retract relative to the shield (2).

8. The UAV balcony hangar according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The shield (2) extends toward the hangar shell (1) near the side where it is rotatably connected to the hangar shell (1) to form a support (21); when the shield (2) is in the open state, the lower surface of the support (21) abuts against the upper surface of the hangar shell (1) corresponding to the lower edge of the opening.

9. The UAV balcony hangar according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, During the process of rotating from the open state to the closed state, the shield (2) forms an inclined guide surface on its plate facing the interior of the hangar shell (1).

10. The UAV balcony hangar according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The bottom of the hangar shell (1) is provided with a buffer structure corresponding to the end position of the item sliding path.

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