Ammunition mounting device for unmanned aerial vehicles

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of ammunition mounting devices for unmanned plane, including the pod being located at the bottom of unmanned plane, its inside is connected with adjustable fixed frame by horizontal hanging plate, and symmetrically inserted with winged pull-out plate in frame two sides, and it is adjusted by locking nut to adapt to different specifications ammunition. Hanging plate one side extends out and connects department, the other side installs rudder machine, and driving follow-up sleeve rotates;Follow-up sleeve end is equipped with taper boss and radial lock catch. Ammunition is hung by bandage, one end is fixed in and connects department, and the other end is hung in boss by lifting ring. Rudder machine controls lock catch to realize reliable mounting upwards, and when lock catch is downward, lifting ring slips off, and release is completed. The device has quick adjustment and reliable unlocking capacity, significantly improves the ammunition adaptability and combat effectiveness of unmanned plane in multi-task scene.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a munition mounting device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), belonging to the field of UAV fire attack technology. Background Technology

[0002] In today's rapidly evolving technological era, small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with their unique advantages of small size, high maneuverability, and flexible deployment, have been widely used in various fields, including civilian, industrial, and military sectors, playing a crucial role in each. Especially in military applications, attack UAVs equipped with munitions demonstrate outstanding tactical value. These UAVs, relying on their stealth and precision strike capabilities, can efficiently perform tasks such as pinpoint elimination and fire support in complex and rapidly changing battlefield environments. Their application effectively reduces the risk of friendly personnel casualties while enabling rapid and precise deterrence and strikes against enemy targets, making them a strategically significant and indispensable force in modern warfare systems.

[0003] However, the traditional munitions mounting devices of existing UAVs have the drawbacks of fixed structure and inability to be adjusted. They can usually only be adapted to a single type of munition. This greatly limits the mission flexibility and environmental adaptability of UAVs in actual combat, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern warfare for rapid switching between multiple types of munitions and efficient response to multiple mission scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ammunition mounting device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), designed to meet the mounting requirements of different small-sized ammunition. With its flexible adjustment mechanism, this device can quickly adapt to various ammunition specifications, not only improving the response speed of small UAVs in complex missions but also further enhancing their combat effectiveness.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A drone ammunition mounting device includes a pod installed on the bottom of the drone. A hanging plate is horizontally arranged inside the pod. A fixing frame is installed at the bottom of the hanging plate. Pull-out plates are symmetrically inserted into both ends of the fixing frame. Two downward-opening protective wings are formed at the ends of the pull-out plates. Multiple locking nuts for locking the pull-out plates and the fixing frame are screwed on the fixing frame. One side of the mounting plate has a mounting part that passes through the corresponding side pod; a servo motor is installed on the mounting plate located inside the pod, the actuator end of the servo motor is set to face away from the mounting part and is equipped with a follower sleeve that passes through the side wall of the pod and rotates relative to the side wall, the end of the follower sleeve has a boss with a gradually decreasing diameter from the inside to the outside, and a latch is provided at the end of the boss with one end extending radially outward along the follower sleeve. Ammunition is mounted on the underside of the mounting plate via straps, with the upper sidewall of the ammunition fitting against the two protective wings on the corresponding side pull plate. One end of the strap is fixed to the mounting part, and the other end is equipped with a lanyard, which is attached to the boss. When the servo motor rotates, it causes the latch at the end of the follower sleeve to face upward, thus mounting the ammunition. When the servo motor rotates, it causes the latch at the end of the follower sleeve to face downward, thus releasing the ammunition.

[0006] Preferably, sliding holes are provided in the side walls at both ends of the fixed frame, the two side walls of the pull plate are inserted into the corresponding sliding holes, and a slot is provided on the outer side wall of the pull plate. The locking nut is screwed onto the fixed frame and its end is inserted into the slot on the pull plate.

[0007] Preferably, the hook-and-loop part is provided with an opening for the end of the strap to pass through, and a Velcro is provided on the outside of the end of the strap, so that the strap can be fixed by the adhesion of the Velcro.

[0008] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Depending on the needs of different combat missions, the flexible adjustable structure can quickly match munitions of different diameters and lengths, making it easier for UAVs to adjust their strategies in complex missions. This breaks away from the limitation of traditional devices that can only be adapted to a single model, and greatly improves response efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the mounting device; Figure 2 A three-dimensional view of the mounting device from another perspective; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the servo mechanism. Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the fixed frame. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pull-out panel structure; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting device structure after the pull-out panel extends.

[0010] The meanings of the main reference numerals in the figure are as follows: 1. Pod, 2. Mounting plate, 3. Fixing frame, 4. Pull-out plate, 5. Protective wing, 6. Locking nut, 7. Groove, 8. Mounting part, 9. Servo, 10. Follower sleeve, 11. Boss, 12. Lock, 13. Strap, 14. Lifting ring, 15. Concave plate, 16. Power supply connector. Detailed Implementation

[0011] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0012] This embodiment provides a munition mounting device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). See [link / reference] Figure 1-5As shown, the device includes a pod 1 installed at the bottom of the drone. A hanging plate 2 is horizontally mounted inside the pod 1. A fixing frame 3 is installed at the bottom of the hanging plate 2. Slide-out plates 4 are symmetrically inserted into both ends of the fixing frame 3. The ends of the slide-out plates 4 form two downward-facing protective wings 5. Multiple locking nuts 6 are screwed onto the fixing frame 3 to secure the slide-out plates 4 to the fixing frame 3. Specifically, sliding holes are formed in the side walls at both ends of the fixing frame 3. The side walls of the slide-out plates 4 are inserted into the corresponding sliding holes, and slots 7 are formed on the outer side walls of the slide-out plates 4. The locking nuts 6 are screwed onto the fixing frame 3, with their ends inserted into the slots 7 on the slide-out plates 4 to secure the slide-out plates 4 to the fixing frame 3.

[0013] A mounting portion 8 is formed on one side of the mounting plate 2, which passes through the corresponding side pod 1; a servo motor 9 is installed on the mounting plate 2 located inside the pod 1. The actuating end of the servo motor 9 is set to the side away from the mounting portion 8 and is equipped with a follower sleeve 10 that passes through the side wall of the pod 1 and rotates relative to the side wall. A boss 11 with a gradually decreasing diameter from the inside to the outside is formed at the end of the follower sleeve 10, and a latch 12 is provided at the end of the boss 11 with one end extending radially outward along the follower sleeve 10.

[0014] In practical applications, the mounting part is formed in the middle of the side of the mounting plate 2, and the actuator shaft of the servo 9 is also coaxial with the middle line of the side of the mounting plate 2.

[0015] Ammunition is mounted on the underside of the mounting plate 2 via strap 13, with the upper sidewall of the ammunition fitting against the two protective wings 5 ​​on the corresponding pull-out plate 4. One end of strap 13 is fixed to the mounting part 8, which has an opening for the end of strap 13 to pass through. Velcro (including a rough side and a hook side, with the rough side on the outer end of strap 13 and the hook side on the strap 13 behind the rough side, and the rough side and hook side on the same side of strap 13) is attached to the strap 13. The strap 13 is fixed by the Velcro. The other end of strap 13 is provided with a hanging ring 14, which is attached to the boss 11. When the servo motor 9 rotates and drives the latch 12 at the end of the follower sleeve 10 to face upward, the ammunition is mounted. When the servo motor 9 rotates and drives the latch 12 at the end of the follower sleeve 10 to face downward, the hanging ring 14 slides off the boss 11, releasing the ammunition.

[0016] When mounting ammunition, first adjust the position of the pull plate 4 according to the length of the projectile. That is, first loosen the locking nut 6, then push the pull plate 4 outward or inward. After adjusting the position to meet the requirements, tighten the locking nut 6 to prevent it from moving back and forth. Figure 6(This is a schematic diagram of the mounting device after the pull-out plate 4 is pulled out). During adjustment, the distance the pull-out plate 4 extends relative to the mounting plate 2 should be the same or close. Next, adjust the orientation of the latch 12 using the servo motor 9 to make it vertically upward. Then, move the ammunition rack to the bottom of the mounting plate 2 and adjust the ammunition position according to the position of the pull-out plate 4, then lift it upward so that its upper arm fits against the two protective wings 5 ​​on the corresponding side of the pull-out plate 4.

[0017] Then, attach one end of the strap 13 with the lanyard 14 to the boss 11. Since the buckle 12 is set vertically upward, the lanyard 14 will not slip off the boss 11. Next, wrap the strap 13 around the lower surface of the ammunition, then pass it through the corresponding opening on the hook part 8, and finally use the adhesive of the hook and loop sides of the Velcro to fix it, thus mounting the ammunition.

[0018] When ammunition is mounted on the mounting device, gravity is counteracted by two support points: one is the strap 13 located in the middle of the projectile; the other is the two downward-facing protective wings 5 ​​on the front and rear sides of the projectile. The support points and the protective wings 5 ​​work together to firmly fix the projectile to the mounting device. The adjustable pull-out plate 4 and the strap 13 with Velcro fasteners meet the mounting requirements of ammunition of different lengths and diameters within a certain size.

[0019] When ammunition needs to be released, the servo motor 9 rotates its actuation shaft, causing the follower sleeve 10 and the end latch 12 to rotate simultaneously. When the latch 12 rotates to face downwards, under the combined action of the ammunition's own weight and the platform of the boss 11, the lifting ring 14 will slide off the boss 11, and the ammunition will fall rapidly under the pull of gravity, ultimately achieving the release of the ammunition.

[0020] In practical applications, the servo motor 9 is powered by the power supply on the UAV, and its movement is controlled by a handheld controller. A downward-facing concave plate 15 is installed at the front end of the pull-out plate 4 facing the ammunition head. A power connector 16 is installed on the concave plate 15, which is connected to the UAV's power supply via a wire. The power connector 16 is also inserted into the fuse interface of the ammunition to power the fuse. During ammunition release, the ammunition automatically detaches from the power connector 16 due to its own gravity.

[0021] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model patent. 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 patent, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model patent.

Claims

1. A munition mounting device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that, It includes a pod installed at the bottom of the drone. A hanging plate is horizontally installed inside the pod. A fixing frame is installed at the bottom of the hanging plate. Pull-out plates are symmetrically inserted at both ends of the fixing frame. The ends of the pull-out plates form two downward-facing protective wings. Multiple locking nuts for locking the pull-out plates and the fixing frame are screwed on the fixing frame. One side of the mounting plate has a mounting part that passes through the corresponding side pod; a servo motor is installed on the mounting plate located inside the pod, the actuator end of the servo motor is set to face away from the mounting part and is equipped with a follower sleeve that passes through the side wall of the pod and rotates relative to the side wall, the end of the follower sleeve has a boss with a gradually decreasing diameter from the inside to the outside, and a latch is provided at the end of the boss with one end extending radially outward along the follower sleeve. Ammunition is mounted on the underside of the mounting plate via straps, with the upper sidewall of the ammunition fitting against the two protective wings on the corresponding side pull plate. One end of the strap is fixed to the mounting part, and the other end is equipped with a lanyard, which is attached to the boss. When the servo motor rotates, it causes the latch at the end of the follower sleeve to face upward, thus mounting the ammunition. When the servo motor rotates, it causes the latch at the end of the follower sleeve to face downward, thus releasing the ammunition.

2. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ammunition mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed frame has sliding holes in the side walls at both ends. The two side walls of the pull plate are inserted into the corresponding sliding holes, and a slot is opened on the outside of the side wall of the pull plate. The locking nut is screwed onto the fixed frame and its end is inserted into the slot on the pull plate.

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ammunition mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hook-and-loop part has an opening for the end of the strap to pass through, and a Velcro is provided on the outside of the end of the strap to fix the strap in place.

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