Unmanned aerial vehicle support stand and unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle support foot stand and unmanned aerial vehicle, support foot stand includes fixed seat and foot stand body, the fixed seat is provided with the installation structure for detachably installing to the unmanned aerial vehicle arm, be equipped with the first connecting end on the fixed seat, be equipped with the second connecting end on the foot stand body, the first connecting end with second connecting end passes through quick -release structure detachably assembled connection. The new type has the characteristics such as quick -release, convenient storage, strong practicality, and the safety of unmanned aerial vehicle is greatly promoted.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] FPV (First-Person View) drones are typically designed to be extremely compact and stored and transported using backpacks or hand-held containers. When performing missions, FPV drones usually need to carry pylons / fiber optic containers or warheads, and require landing gear for support during takeoff and landing to prevent the aircraft or its payload from directly impacting the ground and causing damage.

[0003] Due to considerations of size, cost, and portability, existing small FPV drones are not equipped with dedicated support tripods. This results in the bottom of the drone or its mounted parts directly contacting the ground during takeoff and landing, posing a risk of the aircraft absorbing metal scraps from the ground and damaging the bottom or mounted parts during landing.

[0004] Existing drone tripods on the market are usually designed to be fixed, and are typically secured with screws or structural features during installation. This generally takes longer to install and replace, and requires more storage space, which is not conducive to the quick use and transportation of small drones.

[0005] In view of this, this case conducts an in-depth study of the above-mentioned problems and proposes a drone support tripod and drone that can effectively solve the aforementioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a drone support tripod and drone, which features quick disassembly, easy storage, and strong practicality.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the solution of this utility model is:

[0008] A drone support tripod includes a fixed base and a tripod body; the fixed base is provided with a mounting structure for detachable installation onto the drone arm; the fixed base is provided with a first connecting end, and the tripod body is provided with a second connecting end, the first connecting end and the second connecting end being detachably assembled and connected via a quick-release structure.

[0009] The mounting base includes a base body and a cover plate. The cover plate and the base body cooperate to form a clamping structure for holding the drone arm, and are detachably connected by fasteners.

[0010] The quick-release structure is one of the following: threaded connection structure, snap-fit ​​connection structure, or magnetic connection structure.

[0011] The quick-release structure is a threaded connection structure, including a threaded groove on the first connection end and a threaded portion on the second connection end, wherein the threaded groove and the threaded portion are detachably assembled and connected.

[0012] The tripod body includes a support tube, a mounting sleeve, and a support base. The mounting sleeve is detachably mounted on the connecting end of the support tube, and the mounting sleeve constitutes the second connecting end. The support base is detachably mounted on the supporting end of the support tube.

[0013] The mounting bushing is a mounting bushing with external threads.

[0014] The mounting bushing and the connecting end of the support tube, as well as the support base and the supporting end of the support tube, are connected by screws and nuts.

[0015] The support tube is a carbon support tube, and the mounting bushing and support base are made of metal, engineering plastic or elastic rubber.

[0016] This invention also relates to a drone, including a drone body with arms and a drone support foot.

[0017] With the above solution, this utility model provides a drone support tripod and a drone. The support tripod consists of a fixed base and a tripod body, connected by a quick-release structure. During drone assembly, each arm is fixed to a fixed base, which occupies minimal space and does not affect drone storage. After the drone is removed, the tripod body can be easily and quickly installed on the fixed base, effectively preventing the bottom of the drone or its attachments from directly contacting the ground before and after flight, thus improving drone safety. After flight, the tripod body can be quickly detached, greatly reducing the overall size of the drone and making it easy to put into a backpack or transport case. When damage occurs during use, only the tripod body needs to be replaced; the fixed base does not need to be disassembled, making maintenance quick and easy. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the support frame of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the support frame of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the fixing base of this novel invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the main body of the new tripod;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the support legs for assembling this new type of drone.

[0023] Label Explanation

[0024] Fixed base 1, first connecting end 10, threaded groove 101, cover plate 11, base body 12, fastener 13, foot body 2; second connecting end 20, threaded part 201, support tube 21, mounting bushing 22, support base 23, screw 24, nut 25; UAV body 3, arm 31, load 4. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following detailed explanation of the specific implementation method will be provided.

[0026] This case involves a drone support tripod, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, it includes a fixed base 1 and a leg body 2.

[0027] The mounting base 1 is provided with a mounting structure for detachable installation onto the UAV arm 31. In the specific embodiment given, the mounting structure is a clamp structure, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the fixing base 1 includes a cover plate 11 and a base body 12. The cover plate 11 and the base body 12 are fitted together to form a clamping structure for holding the drone arm. The cover plate 11 and the base body 12 are detachably connected by fasteners 13. In a specific embodiment, the fasteners 13 are two sets of screws.

[0028] The fixed base 1 is provided with a first connecting end 10, specifically, the first connecting end 10 is provided on the base body 12. The tripod body 2 is provided with a second connecting end 20, and the first connecting end 10 and the second connecting end 20 are detachably assembled and connected by a quick-release structure. The quick-release structure can be one of a threaded connection structure, a snap-fit ​​connection structure, or a magnetic connection structure. The most suitable solution can be selected according to the different requirements of different types of drones for connection strength, assembly / disassembly speed, cost, and usage scenarios.

[0029] This new design divides the support frame into a fixed base 1 and a frame body 2, connected by a quick-release structure. This allows for rapid assembly and disassembly of the frame and the aircraft body, improving aircraft assembly speed. During drone assembly, each arm is fixed with a fixed base 1. The fixed base 1 occupies minimal space and does not affect drone storage.

[0030] After the drone is taken out, the tripod body 2 can be easily and quickly installed on the fixed base 1. Elevating the drone and its payload can effectively prevent the bottom of the drone or the payload from directly contacting the ground before and after flight, avoid the aircraft surface and motors from absorbing iron filings from the ground, and prevent damage to the bottom of the drone or the payload during landing. This reduces the probability of drone components failing due to impacts and collisions, improves the safety of the drone, and provides a technical foundation for use in more complex environments.

[0031] After the flight, the tripod body 2 can be quickly detached, greatly reducing the overall size of the aircraft and making it easy to put into a backpack or transport case. If damage occurs during use, only the tripod body 2 needs to be replaced; there is no need to disassemble the mounting base 1, making maintenance quick and easy.

[0032] This novel mounting base 1, with its detachable installation structure, provides a highly flexible, convenient, and low-cost retrofit solution for existing drones that do not come with a dedicated tripod. For portability and cost considerations, FPV drones do not have a dedicated tripod mounting interface. This solution requires no special design or pre-processing of the drone at the factory. Users can easily attach the tripod to the drone's arm using the detachable mounting base 1 as needed. The mounting base 1 is also compatible with tripod bodies 2 of different lengths or materials, achieving tripod adaptability and versatility.

[0033] The clamp structure formed by the upper and lower cooperation of the cover plate 11 and the base body 12 can tightly wrap the drone arm. Only a few screws are needed to complete the installation of the fixed base 1. The installation is convenient, stable and reliable, and prevents the landing gear from loosening or falling off during flight.

[0034] A specific embodiment of the quick-release structure described in this invention is a threaded connection structure. The threaded connection structure includes a threaded groove 101 on the first connecting end 10 and a threaded portion 201 on the second connecting end 20. The threaded groove 101 and the threaded portion 201 are detachably assembled and connected. The threaded connection provides high strength and reliability, can withstand significant impacts and vibrations, ensures the tripod does not loosen during takeoff and landing, and better prevents foreign objects such as mud, sand, and metal filings from entering the connection point.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the tripod body 2 includes a support tube 21, a mounting sleeve 22, and a support base 23. The mounting sleeve 22 is detachably mounted on the connecting end of the support tube 21, forming the second connecting end 20. The support base 23 is detachably mounted on the supporting end of the support tube 21. Specifically, the detachable connection is achieved by screws 24 and nuts 25 connecting the mounting sleeve 22 to the connecting end of the support tube 21, and by screws 24 and nuts 25 connecting the support base 23 to the supporting end of the support tube 21. Using screws 24 and nuts 25 to connect the components provides a very stable and reliable mechanical connection, effectively preventing relative rotation or loosening of the tripod parts under stress.

[0036] The mounting sleeve 22 is a threaded mounting sleeve. After the aircraft is removed, align the mounting sleeve 22 with the threaded groove 101 of the mounting base 1 and tighten it clockwise until it is fully screwed in and the threads are no longer visible, indicating that the installation is complete. After the flight, unscrew the landing gear body 2 counterclockwise to remove it. This achieves the manual tightening function between the support tube 21 and the mounting base 1, which can effectively improve the speed of installation and removal.

[0037] The new tripod body 2 adopts a modular design, allowing individual replacement of any damaged component such as the support tube 21, mounting bushing 22, or support base 23, without the need to scrap the entire tripod, significantly reducing maintenance costs. The tripod body 2 also features functional zoning and customization, allowing for the selection of the most suitable materials for different components, and enabling users to flexibly combine different components according to their specific needs.

[0038] The support tube 21 needs to be lightweight and high-strength. It adopts a carbon support tube, which achieves a great weight reduction while ensuring sufficient support strength, which is beneficial to extending the drone's endurance.

[0039] The mounting bushing 22 and support base 23 can be made of metal, engineering plastics, or elastic rubber. The mounting bushing 22 needs to be wear-resistant and can be made of metal (such as aluminum alloy), providing high strength and wear resistance, and extending thread life. Specifically, the mounting bushing 22 can be made of PA6+15%GF material, balancing hardness and toughness. For disposable self-destruct drones or light-duty applications, more economical materials such as ABS or PLA can be used, while for heavier load applications, aluminum alloys such as 7075 or 6061 can be used to enhance strength. The support base 23 is made of engineering plastic, balancing strength, lightweight, and a certain degree of toughness, and is also low-cost. The support base 23 can also be made of elastic rubber, providing excellent cushioning and enhancing landing stability.

[0040] This invention also relates to a drone, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, it includes a drone body 3 with arms 31 and a drone support stand. Figure 5 As shown, the drone body 3 has four arms 31, which are equipped with four sets of support legs. The four sets of support legs elevate the drone body 3 and the payload 4, which can effectively prevent the bottom of the drone or the payload from directly contacting the ground and absorbing ground debris, as well as from damaging the bottom of the drone or the payload during landing, thus improving the safety of the drone.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A drone support tripod, characterized in that: It includes a mounting base and a tripod body; the mounting base is provided with a mounting structure for detachable installation onto the arm of a drone; the mounting base is provided with a first connecting end, and the tripod body is provided with a second connecting end, the first connecting end and the second connecting end are detachably assembled and connected by a quick-release structure.

2. The drone support tripod as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base includes a base body and a cover plate. The cover plate and the base body cooperate to form a clamping structure for holding the drone arm, and are detachably connected by fasteners.

3. The drone support tripod as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The quick-release structure is one of the following: threaded connection structure, snap-fit ​​connection structure, or magnetic connection structure.

4. The drone support tripod as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The quick-release structure is a threaded connection structure, including a threaded groove on the first connection end and a threaded portion on the second connection end, wherein the threaded groove and the threaded portion are detachably assembled and connected.

5. The drone support tripod as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The tripod body includes a support tube, a mounting sleeve, and a support base. The mounting sleeve is detachably mounted on the connecting end of the support tube, and the mounting sleeve constitutes the second connecting end. The support base is detachably mounted on the supporting end of the support tube.

6. The drone support tripod as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting bushing is a mounting bushing with external threads.

7. The drone support tripod as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting bushing and the connecting end of the support tube, as well as the support base and the supporting end of the support tube, are connected by screws and nuts.

8. A drone support tripod as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The support tube is a carbon support tube, and the mounting bushing and support base are made of metal, engineering plastic or elastic rubber.

9. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), characterized in that: It includes a drone body with arms and a drone support foot as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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