Unmanned aerial vehicle mounting structure and unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a UAV mounting structure and a UAV, wherein the mounting structure comprises a clamping assembly and a frame assembly, the clamping assembly comprises a connecting seat and a clamping jaw, the connecting seat is internally provided with a driving mechanism for driving the clamping jaw to reciprocate along a first direction, the clamping jaw comprises a clamping jaw body and a connecting arm extending into the connecting seat and connected with the driving mechanism, and the frame assembly comprises a first frame body and a second frame body, the first frame body and the second frame body are spaced apart along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and are detachably connected through a frame connecting piece. The frame assembly in the UAV mounting structure of the present disclosure comprises the first frame body and the second frame body which are separately arranged, so that the spacing between the first frame body and the second frame body during installation can be flexibly selected according to the actual goods, and the problem that the frame body close to the goods on the connecting seat is difficult to bear due to large stress during the operation of the UAV is avoided, so that the UAV mounting structure of the present disclosure can be adapted to goods of different weights.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically to a UAV mounting structure and a UAV using the UAV mounting structure. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the mounting structure of a drone typically includes a gripper for attaching cargo and a base connecting the gripper. The base houses a drive mechanism that controls the gripper's operation and is connected to the drone. However, when the gripper is carrying cargo, uneven stress often occurs, with the frame of the base closer to the cargo experiencing greater stress. This can lead to localized damage during use, especially with larger cargo, resulting in a shorter lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a drone mounting structure in which the frame portion is set in separate parts, thereby allowing for flexible adjustment of the spacing according to the type of cargo.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of this disclosure provides a drone mounting structure, comprising: A clamping assembly, the clamping assembly including a connecting seat and a gripper for mounting goods, the connecting seat having a drive mechanism inside for driving the gripper to reciprocate along a first direction, the gripper including a gripper body and a connecting arm extending into the connecting seat and connected to the drive mechanism; The frame assembly includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame and the second frame are spaced apart along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and are detachably connected by a frame connector. The upper end of the first frame is fixedly connected to the drone and the lower end is fixedly connected to the connecting seat. The upper end of the second frame is fixedly connected to the drone and the lower end is slidably connected to the gripper body.

[0005] Optionally, there are two frame connectors, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the frame assembly along the first direction; The frame assembly is configured as a square piece, on which first fastening holes are formed at the four apex corners and multiple weight-reducing holes are formed at the center. The first frame and the second frame are both inverted concave structures, and the two opposite sides of the square piece are connected to the waist side of the first frame and the waist side of the second frame, respectively. A connecting groove is formed on the waist edge to accommodate the edge of the square piece; The interior of the connecting groove includes a second fastening hole corresponding to the first fastening hole; The side edge of the upper bottom edge of the inverted concave structure is formed with a plurality of connecting lugs protruding along the second direction, and the connecting lugs are provided with connecting holes.

[0006] Optionally, the distance between the first frame and the second frame along the second direction is 30-40mm; The first frame and the second frame are made of different materials; The first frame is made of 7-series aluminum alloy, and the second frame is made of 6-series aluminum alloy.

[0007] Optionally, the two lower ends of the second frame are respectively provided with connecting shafts extending along the first direction and arranged coaxially, and the gripper body is slidably connected to the connecting shafts through connecting shaft sleeves; The connecting bushing is provided with multiple limiting rings spaced apart along the first direction; Optionally, the gripper body is provided with a placement groove for hanging goods, the placement groove is through in the first direction, and a roller for carrying goods is provided at the bottom of the groove, the roller having a rotation axis extending along the second direction; The placement groove includes a first groove plate and a second groove plate spaced apart along the second direction, and the first groove plate and the second groove plate are connected by the roller. The rollers are multiple and spaced apart along the first direction; The roller is made of Teflon material.

[0008] Optionally, the connecting seat includes a seat body and a cover plate, the top of the seat body is provided with a slot, the bottom of the seat body is provided with an opening, and the cover plate is detachably sealed to the opening; The drive mechanism includes a power unit and a transmission unit. The power unit protrudes upward from the slot from the connecting seat and is located between the first frame and the second frame.

[0009] Optionally, the connecting seat is provided with a receiving cavity, the driving mechanism is at least partially received in the receiving cavity, and a sliding groove is provided on the side wall of the connecting seat that extends through the first direction. The connecting arm extends into the receiving cavity through the sliding groove to connect with the driving mechanism. The groove opening is covered with a dustproof brush.

[0010] Optionally, the connecting seat is provided with a receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity is provided with a plurality of waterproof partitions and drainage holes. The plurality of waterproof partitions are arranged alternately on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity, and the drainage holes penetrate the bottom wall and communicate with the receiving cavity.

[0011] Optionally, the gripper body is provided with a placement slot for hanging goods, and the gripper includes a positioning detection element, which is used to detect the relative position of the goods with respect to the gripper body; The positioning detection element includes a control switch, a trigger element, and a position detection element. The trigger element is at least partially located in the placement slot and is used to trigger the position detection element when the goods are placed in the placement slot. The position detection element protrudes from the placement slot and is used to detect the relative position of the gripper body and the goods and transmit it to the control switch. The control switch is used to control the drive mechanism to drive the gripper to complete the clamping of the goods. The gripper includes a limiting guide plate for guiding the goods to slide into the placement slot and limiting the position of the goods relative to the placement slot, and extends at least partially into the placement slot.

[0012] A second aspect of this disclosure also provides a drone, including the drone mounting structure described in the above embodiments.

[0013] The advantages of this disclosure through the above technical solution are as follows: The frame component of the UAV mounting structure of this disclosure includes a first frame and a second frame that are separately set, so that the spacing between the first frame and the second frame during installation can be flexibly selected according to the actual cargo situation. Different spacings can be achieved by connecting different types of frame connectors. For example, when the weight of the cargo is large, the spacing between the first frame and the second frame can be reduced to avoid the problem that the second frame 22 near the cargo on the connecting seat 11 is too heavy to bear, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity of the frame component and ensuring the stability of the cargo and the frame component during the operation of the UAV. Conversely, the same applies, so that the UAV mounting structure of this disclosure can be adapted to cargo of different weights.

[0014] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the UAV mounting structure provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cargo mounted on the UAV mounting structure provided in the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second frame and gripper in the UAV mounting structure provided in the exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the frame component in the UAV mounting structure provided in the exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 5This is a side view of the cargo mounted on the drone mounting structure provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper structure in the UAV mounting structure provided in the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure; Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the gripper in the UAV mounting structure provided in the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure; Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the connector in the UAV mounting structure provided in the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure; Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the connector in the UAV mounting structure provided in the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure from another angle; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the first frame and connecting seat of the UAV mounting structure provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1-Clamping assembly; 11-Connecting seat; 111-Seat body; 112-Cover plate; 113-Slot; 114-Opening; 115-Receiving cavity; 116-Slide groove; 117-Dustproof brush; 118-Waterproof partition; 119-Drain hole; 12-Gripper; 121-Gripper body; 122-Connecting arm; 123-Connecting bushing; 1231-Limiting ring; 124-Placement groove; 1241-First groove plate; 1242-Second groove plate; 125-Roller; 126-Limiting guide plate; 127-Blocking plate; 128-Guide plate; 13-Drive mechanism; 131-Power unit; 132-Transmission device; 14-Landing detection element; 141-Control switch; 142-Trigger element; 143-Position detection element; 2-Frame assembly; 21-First frame; 22-Second frame; 221-Connecting shaft; 23-Upper bottom edge; 231-Connecting lug; 232-Connecting hole; 24-Waist edge; 241-Connecting groove; 242-Second fastening hole; 243-Weight reduction hole; 25-Lower bottom edge; 3-Frame connector; 31-First fastening hole; 32-Weight reduction hole; 4-Detection component; 41-Position identification component; 5-Buffer plate. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0018] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "higher," "lower," "top," and "bottom" generally refer to the orientation of the corresponding component or structure in the direction of gravity. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of the corresponding component. Furthermore, it should be noted that terms such as "first" and "second" are used to distinguish one element from another and do not indicate sequence or importance. Additionally, in the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same element. The above definitions are for explanation and illustration only and should not be construed as limiting this disclosure.

[0019] In related technologies, the inventors discovered through research that the reason for the short lifespan of mounting structures is that the base is a monolithic frame structure, molded as a single piece during manufacturing. Therefore, it cannot adapt to the different mounting requirements of different goods, resulting in uneven stress after goods are mounted. The frame closer to the goods experiences greater stress and is more prone to damage. Therefore, the inventors of this application specifically propose the application of a split frame in the mounting structure to solve the problems existing in the related technologies.

[0020] like Figures 1-10 As shown, this disclosure relates to a drone mounting structure that enables more even stress distribution during cargo mounting, thereby facilitating the mounting of heavier cargo. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The UAV mounting structure disclosed herein includes a clamping assembly 1 and a frame assembly 2. The clamping assembly 1 includes a connecting seat 11 and a gripper 12 for mounting cargo. It should be noted that when mounting cargo, the gripper 12 can be directly mounted to the cargo body, or the cargo packaging can be mounted onto the gripper 12. This disclosure does not limit the cargo mounting area. A drive mechanism 13 is provided inside the connecting seat 11. The gripper 12 includes a gripper body 121 and a connecting arm 122. The connecting arm 122 can extend into the connecting seat 11 and connect to the drive mechanism 13 in the connecting seat 11, so that the drive mechanism 13 can drive the gripper 12 to reciprocate along a first direction to complete the mounting and unloading of cargo.

[0021] For example in Figure 2 and Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, there are two grippers 12. The two grippers 12 are driven by a drive mechanism 13 to move in opposite directions to clamp and release the goods mounted on them. The goods may include vertically extending rods that abut against the grippers 12, thereby making the contact between the goods and the grippers 12 more stable. In other possible embodiments, there may be other clamping methods between the grippers 12 and the goods, which are not limited in this disclosure.

[0022] In embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the frame assembly 2 includes a first frame 21 and a second frame 22. The first frame 21 and the second frame 22 are spaced apart along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and are detachably connected by a frame connector 3. That is, the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 can be set up separately and then connected by the frame connector 3 to form a whole. When connecting the frame assembly 2 to the drone and the clamping assembly 1, the upper ends of the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 are fixedly connected to the drone, the lower end of the first frame 21 is fixedly connected to the connecting seat 11, and the lower end of the second frame 22 is slidably connected to the gripper body 121, so that the gripper body 121 can slide relative to the second frame 22 to complete the loading and unloading of goods.

[0023] Since the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 in the frame assembly 2 of the UAV mounting structure disclosed herein are two separate frames, the spacing between the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 during installation can be flexibly selected according to the actual cargo situation when connecting the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 to the UAV. Different spacings can be achieved by connecting with different types of frame connectors 3. When the weight of the cargo is large, the spacing between the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 can be reduced to avoid the problem that the second frame 22 near the cargo on the connector 11 is too heavy to bear, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity of the frame assembly 2 and ensuring the stability of the cargo and the frame assembly 2 during UAV operation. Conversely, the same applies, so that the UAV mounting structure disclosed herein can be adapted to cargo of different weights.

[0024] Furthermore, since the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 can be set up independently, the manufacturing of the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 can be flexibly carried out using materials of different strengths according to the force exerted on the gripper body 121 when carrying cargo. For example, when the second frame 22 needs to withstand greater force, it can be made of a high-strength 6-series aluminum alloy, while the first frame 21, which withstands less force, can be made of a low-strength 7-series aluminum alloy. The specific choice can be made according to the actual situation, and this disclosure does not impose any restrictions on this. Therefore, the manufacturing of the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 in the UAV mounting structure of this disclosure is not limited by the uniformity of the material of the entire frame assembly 2, so that the strength of the frame assembly 2 can meet the requirements for carrying heavy cargo.

[0025] The following section describes the UAV mounting structure from a stress perspective; see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 5In the normal operation of the UAV mounting structure disclosed herein, the upper end of the frame component 2 can be a vertical upper end, and the lower end can be a vertical lower end. Through the connection between the frame component 2 and the cargo, the gravity of the cargo received by the gripper body 121 after the cargo is mounted can be transmitted to the second frame 22 through the gripper body 121. After receiving the force transmitted by the gripper body 121, the second frame 22 will continue to transmit the force to the first frame 21 through the frame connector 3. After receiving the force from the second frame 22, the first frame 21 will receive a counterclockwise torque, and this part of the torque will be transmitted to the second frame 22 through the connecting seat 11 and the gripper 12, so that the second frame 22 receives a clockwise torque. Therefore, the strength of the second frame 22 needs to be able to withstand the sum of the torque and force exerted on the second frame 22 by the cargo and the first frame 21, so as to avoid damage to the second frame 22 and the problem of uneven force on the frame component 2.

[0026] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the distance between the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 in the second direction is 30-40mm. This arrangement allows for a smaller distance between the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 in the second direction, enabling the gripper 12 to mount the cargo. When the weight of the cargo is transmitted to the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 through the gripper body 121, the lever arm is shorter, thereby reducing the magnitude of the force on the first frame 21 and the second frame 22. This allows the UAV mounting structure of this disclosure to mount heavier cargo.

[0027] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 4 There are two frame connectors 3, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the frame assembly 2 along the first direction, for example, on both sides of the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 along the first direction. By setting two frame connectors 3, the connection between the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 and the force transmission through the frame connectors 3 can be made more stable. It can also make the weight of the cargo more evenly transmitted to the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 after the gripper body 121 has completed the loading of the cargo. Specifically, when connecting the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 through the frame connectors 3, the distance of the frame connectors 3 relative to the second direction can be controlled to control the lever arm when the cargo and the first frame 21 transmit force to the second frame 22, thereby reducing the force on the second frame 22 to a certain extent. For example, when the weight of the cargo is large, the distance between the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 can be shortened, thereby reducing the lever arm and the load on the second frame 22.

[0028] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 4 The first frame 21 and the second frame 22 are inverted concave structures. When connecting the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 to the drone and the gripper assembly 1, the upper bottom edge 23 of the concave structure, which is the shorter side, can be connected to the drone. The connection method can be to form multiple connecting lugs 231 protruding in the second direction on the side edge of the upper bottom edge 23. Connecting holes 232 are provided on the connecting lugs 231, and the drone is fixedly connected through the connecting holes 232 and fasteners. The connecting holes 232 and fasteners can be threaded holes and bolts, etc., which are connection structures known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here. The lower bottom edge 25 can be connected to the gripping assembly 1, and the waist edge 24 is connected to the frame connector 3.

[0029] See Figure 1 and Figure 4 The inverted concave structure can be an isosceles trapezoid. An isosceles trapezoid is relatively stable, allowing the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 to carry heavier goods. The longer lower base 25 connects to the clamping assembly 1, enhancing the stability of the connection between the first frame 21 and the connecting seat 11 and facilitating the installation of the gripper 12 on the second frame 22. Furthermore, due to the small size of the drone, the shorter upper base 23 also facilitates the connection between the first frame 21, the second frame 22, and the drone. Of course, in other embodiments, the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 can also be of other shapes, depending on the actual situation; this disclosure does not impose any limitations on this.

[0030] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 4 The frame connector 3 is a square piece. Two opposite sides of the square piece can be connected to the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 respectively. The piece structure can occupy less space on the first frame 21 and the second frame 22. Multiple weight-reducing holes 32 can also be provided on the square piece to further reduce the mass of the square piece while ensuring strength, so as to avoid the square piece affecting the connection between the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 and the drone or clamping component 1. In other embodiments, the structure of the square piece can also be determined according to the distance and size between the first frame 21 and the second frame 22, etc., which is not limited by this invention.

[0031] See Figure 1 and Figure 4The square piece can be connected to the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 by providing a connecting groove 241 on the waist edge 24 of the first frame 21 and the second frame 22. The shape of the connecting groove 241 can be determined according to the shape of the square piece so that the connecting groove 241 can accommodate the edge position of the square piece. First fastening holes 31 can be provided at the four top corners of the square piece, and second fastening holes 242 corresponding to the first fastening holes 31 can be provided inside the connecting groove 241. By providing the first fastening holes 31 and the second fastening holes 242, the square piece can be connected to the first frame 21 and the second fastening holes 242. The square piece and connecting groove 241 cooperate with fasteners to fix the top corner of the square piece to the connecting groove 241. Specifically, the first fastening hole 31, the second fastening hole 242, and the fasteners can be threaded holes and bolts. When connecting the square piece and the connecting groove 241, the square piece can be placed into the connecting groove 241 on the first frame 21 and the second frame 22, and the first fastening hole 31 at the four corners of the square piece can be aligned with the second fastening hole 242 on the connecting groove 241. Then, the detachable connection between the two can be completed by bolts. Of course, in other embodiments, the connection structure between the frame connector 3 and the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 can also be other, depending on the actual situation. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0032] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The two lower ends of the second frame 22 are provided with connecting shafts 221 extending along the first direction and arranged coaxially. The gripper body 121 is slidably connected to the connecting shaft 221 through the connecting shaft sleeve 123. Multiple limiting rings 1231 can be provided on the connecting shaft sleeve 123 at intervals along the first direction. By setting the limiting rings 1231, the rotation of the connecting shaft sleeve 123 relative to the connecting shaft 221 can be restricted, so that the connecting shaft sleeve 123 can only slide relative to the connecting shaft 221, thereby ensuring the stability of the gripper body 121 when sliding relative to the connecting shaft 221. The specific connection process is as follows: first, the connecting shaft sleeve 123 is fixedly connected to the gripper body 121, then the connecting shaft sleeve 123 is sleeved onto the connecting shaft 221, and finally the sliding connection between the gripper body 121 and the second frame 22 is completed, so that the gripper body 121 can slide relative to the second frame 22 under the drive of the drive mechanism 13. Of course, in other embodiments, the sliding connection between the gripper body 121 and the second frame 22 can also be in other ways known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0033] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3By arranging two connecting shafts 221 coaxially along the first direction at the lower end of the second frame 22 and connecting them to a gripper 12 respectively, when the cargo is mounted on the gripper 12, the drive mechanism 13 can drive the two grippers 12 to move towards each other. The cargo may include a rigid rod extending in the vertical direction so that the gripper 12 can abut against the rigid rod, ensuring the stability of the cargo during the drone transportation process. After the drone completes the cargo transportation, the drive mechanism 13 can drive the two grippers 12 to move away from each other to separate the cargo from the gripper 12, facilitating the unloading of the cargo.

[0034] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The gripper body 121 is provided with a placement groove 124 for hanging goods. The placement groove 124 extends through the gripper body 121 in a first direction. A roller 125 is provided at the bottom of the placement groove 124. The rotation axis of the roller 125 extends along a second direction. Goods may include rigid rod parts and are placed into the placement groove 124. When the goods are hung on the gripper body 121, they will first enter the opening of the placement groove 124, and then fall to the bottom of the groove under their own weight and come into contact with the roller 125 at the bottom of the groove. The roller 125 can carry the goods and can also roll when the gripper body 121 moves under the drive mechanism 13, so as to avoid friction between the goods and the contact part of the gripper body 121, which would affect the gripping of the goods by the gripper body 121 and cause damage to the gripper body 121.

[0035] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 The number of rollers 125 can be set to multiple and spaced apart along the first direction, so that when the goods come into contact with the rollers 125, the multiple rollers 125 can better support the goods and ensure the stability of the goods on the gripper body 121. The rollers 125 can be made of Teflon material. Teflon material has high strength and low coefficient of friction, so that the rollers 125 can support heavy goods and also ensure that the friction is small when rolling with the goods, making it easy to clamp the goods and not causing damage to the goods and gripper body 121 during the clamping process.

[0036] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 6 and Figure 7The placement slot 124 includes a first slot plate 1241 and a second slot plate 1242 spaced apart along a second direction, and the first slot plate 1241 and the second slot plate 1242 are connected by a roller 125. Since the roller 125 carries the goods after they are placed on the gripper body 121, the placement slot 124 does not need to have a bottom. Only the first slot plate 1241 and the second slot plate 1242 are needed to guide the movement of the goods and ensure that the goods fall into the placement slot 124. This also saves some material in manufacturing the gripper body 121.

[0037] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 The gripper 12 also includes a positioning detection element 14, which can detect the relative position of the cargo with respect to the gripper body 121. After the cargo moves to the appropriate position, the gripper 12 will move along the first direction under the drive of the drive mechanism 13 to clamp the cargo onto the mounting structure and prevent the cargo from falling off the mounting structure during the flight of the drone.

[0038] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 The positioning detection element 14 includes a control switch 141, a trigger element 142, and a position detection element 143. The trigger element 142 is at least partially located in the placement slot 124 and can trigger the position detection element 143 when the goods are placed in the placement slot 124. The trigger element 142 can be a spring. When the part extending into the placement slot 124 comes into contact with the goods, it will trigger the position detection element 143 and activate it. The position detection element 143 protrudes from the placement slot 124 and can detect the relative position of the gripper body 121 and the goods and transmit it to the control switch 141. After the information is transmitted to the control switch 141, the control switch 141 can control the drive mechanism 13 to move the gripper 12 along the first direction to complete the gripping of the goods. The control switch 141 can be a conventional processor and information transmission component. The trigger element 142 and the position detection element 143 can be conventional position sensors, which will not be described in detail here.

[0039] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 6 and Figure 7The gripper 12 includes a limiting guide plate 126, which guides the goods to slide into the placement slot 124 and limits the position of the goods relative to the placement slot 124, and extends at least partially into the placement slot 124. The limiting guide plate 126 may be located at the edge of the gripper 12 and extends downward at an angle so that after the goods are placed on the limiting guide plate 126, they can slide along the limiting guide plate 126 into the placement slot 124. The portion extending into the placement slot 124 can, to a certain extent, limit the rotation of the gripper 12 relative to the second frame 22 during sliding, thus maintaining the stability of the gripper 12.

[0040] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 The gripper 12 also includes a baffle plate 127 and a guide plate 128. The baffle plate 127 is located on the top of the gripper 12 and at least partially covers the opening of the placement slot 124. By setting the baffle plate 127, the goods can be blocked after entering the placement slot 124, preventing the goods from sliding out of the opening of the placement slot 124 during transportation and maintaining the stability of the goods during transportation. The guide plate 128 is located at the end of the gripper 12 along the second direction. By setting the guide plate 128, the goods can be guided to slide into the placement slot 124 when they come into contact with the end of the gripper 12 along the second direction.

[0041] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The connecting seat 11 includes a seat body 111 and a cover plate 112. The seat body 111 can be box-shaped. A slot 113 is provided on the top of the seat body 111. The slot 113 can cooperate with the first frame 21 to fix the first frame 21 and the seat body 111. The first frame 21 and the seat 111 can be fixedly connected by the first frame 21 being inserted into the seat body 111 through one side of the slot 113. A threaded hole and a bolt can be provided on the other side of the slot 113 to fix the part of the first frame 21 that extends into the slot 113 to the part of the seat body 111 where the slot 113 is provided.

[0042] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10The drive mechanism 13 includes a power unit 131 and a transmission device 132. The power unit 131 can be a motor. Due to the large size of the power unit 131, it can be partially located in the connecting seat 11, protruding upward from the slot 113 and positioned between the first frame 21 and the second frame 22. The transmission device 132 can include a gear and a rack. The gear is connected to the motor for driving. Two racks are provided, extending along a first direction, located on both sides of the gear and connected to the connecting arm 122 of the gripper 12. When the motor drives the gear, the gripper 12 connected to the rack can be reciprocated along the first direction by controlling the rotation direction of the gear. Of course, in other embodiments, the drive mechanism 13 can also have other structures, depending on the actual situation. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0043] See Figure 8 and Figure 9 An opening 114 is provided at the bottom of the base 111, and a cover plate 112 is detachably sealed on the opening 114. By providing the opening 114, after the first frame 21 is inserted into the base 111 through the slot 113, a fixed connection can be made between the first frame 21 and the base 111. The opening 114 also allows for the inspection and maintenance of components such as the drive mechanism 13 in the mounting structure located in the base 111. The detachable connection between the cover plate 112 and the base 111 can be made by bolts or other connection methods known to those skilled in the art. The sealing method can be achieved by setting a sealing ring or other structures on the cover plate 112, which will not be described in detail here.

[0044] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The connecting seat 11 has a receiving cavity 115, in which the drive mechanism 13 is at least partially housed for connection with the connecting arm 122 of the gripper 12. A sliding groove 116 is also provided on the side wall of the connecting seat 11, extending along a first direction and communicating with the receiving cavity 115 of the connecting seat 11. This allows the connecting arm 122 to be inserted into the receiving cavity 115 via the sliding groove 116 and connected to the drive mechanism 13 within the receiving cavity 115. The drive mechanism 13 can then drive the gripper 12 along the sliding groove 115 via the connecting arm 122. The groove 116 moves back and forth along the first direction without interfering with the connecting seat 11. A dustproof brush 117 is covered at the opening of the groove 116. The dustproof brush 117 can be made of a flexible material so that it will not interfere with the moving connecting arm 122 in the groove 116. It can also clean the connecting arm 122 during its movement and prevent dust and other impurities from the external environment from entering the receiving cavity 115 of the connecting seat 11 through the opening of the groove 116, causing damage to the drive mechanism 13 or other components therein.

[0045] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The connecting seat 11 is provided with a receiving cavity 115. Multiple waterproof baffles 118 and drain holes 119 are provided in the receiving cavity 115. The multiple waterproof baffles 118 are staggered in the receiving cavity 115 to form a maze-like structure. This allows fluid from the external environment to be blocked by the staggered waterproof baffles 118 after entering the receiving cavity 115, so as not to come into contact with the drive mechanism 13 and other components in the receiving cavity 115 and cause damage to the components. Multiple drain holes 119 can be provided so that the fluid entering the receiving cavity 115 can be discharged out of the receiving cavity 115 through the drain holes 119, so as not to be blocked by the waterproof baffles 118 for a long time and remain in the receiving cavity 115.

[0046] Specifically, see Figure 8 and Figure 9 The connecting seat 11 may include a seat body 111 and a cover plate 112. Multiple waterproof partitions 118 may be arranged in a zigzag shape and drainage holes 119 are arranged on the cover plate 112. When the cover plate 112 is placed on the seat body 111, it forms a receiving cavity 115. The waterproof partitions 118 and drainage holes 119 can prevent fluid from the external environment from entering the receiving cavity 115 and directly contacting the drive mechanism 13 and other components, causing damage to the components, and can also allow the fluid to be discharged in time through the drainage holes 119.

[0047] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 The drone mounting structure disclosed herein also includes a detection component 4. The detection component 4 can easily detect the position of the drone, so that the staff can easily understand the position of the drone and plan the subsequent flight route of the drone. The detection component 4 may include a position identification element 41 covering the frame component 2. The position identification element 41 may be a QR code, so that the position of the drone can be identified by scanning the QR code. Of course, in other embodiments, the detection component 4 may also include other structures, which can be determined according to the actual situation. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0048] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 5 The UAV mounting structure disclosed herein also includes a buffer plate 5, which is connected to the connecting seat 11 and extends in a downward inclined direction. The connection between the buffer plate 5 and the connecting seat 11 can be achieved through a damper. By setting the buffer plate 5, the buffer plate 5 can be in contact with the cargo when it shakes during transportation, and the damper can absorb the vibration generated by the cargo shaking, thus maintaining the stability of the cargo during transportation.

[0049] A second aspect of this disclosure also provides a drone, including the drone mounting structure described in the above embodiments, and connected to the mounting structure via a frame component 2. By setting the drone mounting structure of this disclosure, after the drone completes the loading of cargo via the gripper body 121, the gravity from the cargo on the gripper body 121 can be evenly transferred to the first frame 21 and the second frame 22, thereby improving the stability of the drone mounting structure under stress and avoiding damage to the mounting structure when loading heavy cargo due to uneven stress on the mounting structure, as is common in related technologies.

[0050] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0051] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0052] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A UAV mounting structure, characterized in that, include: A clamping assembly, the clamping assembly including a connecting seat and a gripper for mounting goods, the connecting seat having a drive mechanism inside for driving the gripper to reciprocate along a first direction, the gripper including a gripper body and a connecting arm extending into the connecting seat and connected to the drive mechanism; The frame assembly includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame and the second frame are spaced apart along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and are detachably connected by a frame connector. The upper end of the first frame is fixedly connected to the drone and the lower end is fixedly connected to the connecting seat. The upper end of the second frame is fixedly connected to the drone and the lower end is slidably connected to the gripper body.

2. The UAV mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame connectors are two in number and are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the frame assembly along the first direction; The frame connector is configured as a square piece, on which first fastening holes are formed at the four apex corners and multiple weight-reducing holes are formed at the center. The first frame and the second frame are both inverted concave structures, and the two opposite sides of the square piece are connected to the waist side of the first frame and the waist side of the second frame, respectively. A connecting groove is formed on the waist edge to accommodate the edge of the square piece; The interior of the connecting groove includes a second fastening hole corresponding to the first fastening hole; The side edge of the upper bottom edge of the inverted concave structure is formed with a plurality of connecting lugs protruding along the second direction, and the connecting lugs are provided with connecting holes.

3. The UAV mounting structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The distance between the first frame and the second frame along the second direction is 30-40mm; The first frame and the second frame are made of different materials; The first frame is made of 7-series aluminum alloy, and the second frame is made of 6-series aluminum alloy.

4. The UAV mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second frame has two lower ends respectively provided with connecting shafts extending along the first direction and arranged coaxially, and the gripper body is slidably connected to the connecting shafts through connecting shaft sleeves; The connecting bushing is provided with multiple limiting rings spaced apart along the first direction.

5. The UAV mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripper body is provided with a placement groove for hanging goods. The placement groove is through in the first direction. A roller for carrying goods is provided at the bottom of the groove. The roller has a rotation axis extending along the second direction. The placement groove includes a first groove plate and a second groove plate spaced apart along the second direction, and the first groove plate and the second groove plate are connected by the roller. The rollers are multiple and spaced apart along the first direction; The roller is made of Teflon material.

6. The UAV mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting seat includes a seat body and a cover plate. The top of the seat body is provided with a slot, and the bottom of the seat body is provided with an opening. The cover plate is detachably sealed to the opening. The drive mechanism includes a power unit and a transmission unit. The power unit protrudes upward from the slot from the connecting seat and is located between the first frame and the second frame.

7. The UAV mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting seat is provided with a receiving cavity, and the driving mechanism is at least partially housed in the receiving cavity. A sliding groove is provided on the side wall of the connecting seat, which extends through the first direction. The connecting arm extends into the receiving cavity through the sliding groove to connect with the driving mechanism. The groove opening is covered with a dustproof brush.

8. The UAV mounting structure according to any one of claims 1, 6, and 7, characterized in that, The connecting seat is provided with a receiving cavity, which is provided with multiple waterproof partitions and drainage holes. The multiple waterproof partitions are arranged alternately on the bottom wall of the receiving cavity, and the drainage holes penetrate the bottom wall and communicate with the receiving cavity.

9. The UAV mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripper body is provided with a placement slot for hanging goods, and the gripper includes a positioning detection element, which is used to detect the relative position of the goods with respect to the gripper body. The positioning detection element includes a control switch, a trigger element, and a position detection element. The trigger element is at least partially located in the placement slot and is used to trigger the position detection element when the goods are placed in the placement slot. The position detection element protrudes from the placement slot and is used to detect the relative position of the gripper body and the goods and transmit it to the control switch. The control switch is used to control the drive mechanism to drive the gripper to complete the clamping of the goods. The gripper includes a limiting guide plate for guiding the goods to slide into the placement slot and limiting the position of the goods relative to the placement slot, and extends at least partially into the placement slot.

10. A drone, characterized in that, include: The UAV mounting structure according to any one of claims 1-9.

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