A recyclable tethered drone component

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of recyclable tethered unmanned aerial vehicle components, it relates to unmanned aerial vehicle technical field, the recyclable tethered unmanned aerial vehicle component, including unmanned aerial vehicle body and the protective shell being set at the top of unmanned aerial vehicle body, the top of the protective shell is fixedly connected with radar, further include: the limiting slot being set at the bottom of the both sides of protective shell, the surface of the limiting slot is slidably connected with limiting assembly, the limiting assembly includes limiting plate, spring telescopic link, connecting plate and slide plate, the bottom of the limiting plate is fixedly connected with limiting block;Multiple groups of connecting blocks are set at the both sides of unmanned aerial vehicle body, the side of the connecting block is fixedly connected with folding assembly, the utility model is set through limiting assembly and folding assembly, reach the effect of effectively improving the installation and maintenance of battery, the efficiency of staff operation is convenient, the flexibility and convenience of battery are improved, reduce operating cost, improve the adaptability and service life of unmanned aerial vehicle simultaneously.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Reusable tethered drone components are designed to enable drones to be reused efficiently, safely, and environmentally friendly during continuous operations. This technology has enormous application potential in multiple fields, especially in scenarios such as long-duration cruises, aerial monitoring, communication base stations, and disaster relief. Tethered drones are connected to the ground via a high-strength cable, providing a stable power supply and data transmission channel, allowing them to remain airborne for extended periods without relying on batteries. The tethering system provides continuous power support, avoiding the risk of interruption due to insufficient power during flight, as is common with traditional drones.

[0003] Utility model patent CN218806547U discloses a large tethered drone, including a drone body and a support frame located below the drone body. Folding frames are rotatably connected to the side walls of the drone body, and rotor assemblies are installed within the folding frames via several connecting rods. Detachable fixing supports and binding members are provided between the folding frames and the support frame. The fixing supports connect when the folding frames are unfolded to a horizontal state; after the fixing supports are removed, the folding frames are folded to a vertical state and connected to the support frame via the binding members. This large tethered drone achieves the unfolding and folding of the frame structure through a folding design, overcoming the problems of traditional tethered drones requiring reassembly during use and disassembly of numerous parts when idle, while also saving on the inconvenience of drone storage.

[0004] However, existing large tethered drones consume a lot of energy and batteries during flight. The batteries need to be replaced after a period of use. Due to the complex battery installation structure, operators cannot replace the batteries in time, which affects the normal use of the drone and may even bring safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a reusable tethered drone component that improves the operational efficiency and safety of drones, as well as battery durability. It addresses the problem that in existing drone applications, a large amount of energy and batteries are consumed during flight, and the batteries need to be replaced after a period of use. Due to the complex battery installation structure, operators cannot replace the batteries in a timely manner, which affects the normal use of the drone and may even lead to safety hazards.

[0006] To improve the operational efficiency and safety of drones, as well as extend battery life, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a reusable tethered drone component, comprising a drone body and a protective shell mounted on top of the drone body, wherein a radar is fixedly connected to the top of the protective shell, and further comprising: limiting grooves on both sides of the bottom of the protective shell, wherein limiting components are slidably connected to the surfaces of the limiting grooves, the limiting components comprising a limiting plate, a spring telescopic rod, a connecting plate, and a sliding plate, wherein a limiting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting plate; multiple sets of connecting blocks on both sides of the drone body, wherein a folding component is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block, wherein the folding component comprises a sleeve, a limiting spring, a pressing plate, and a positioning groove, wherein a locking block is fixedly connected to the bottom of one end of the pressing plate; and a control box mounted at the bottom of the protective shell, wherein a base assembly is fixedly connected to the surface of the control box, wherein the base assembly comprises a base plate and a fixing block, wherein sliding grooves are formed on both sides of the base plate.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the limiting component includes a limiting plate slidably connected to the surface of the limiting groove, and a spring telescopic rod is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting plate.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the other end of the spring telescopic rod is fixedly connected to a connecting plate, and the top of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to a sliding plate.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the folding assembly includes a sleeve fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block, and a limit spring fixedly connected to one side of the sleeve.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the other end of the limiting spring is fixedly connected to a pressing plate, and the other end of the pressing plate is fixedly connected to a positioning groove.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the base assembly includes a base plate fixedly connected to the surface of the control box, and a plurality of fixing blocks are fixedly connected to the middle of the base plate.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a positioning plate is fixedly connected to the other side of the sleeve, a connecting shaft is rotatably connected to one end of the positioning plate, and a transmission block is sleeved on the surface of the connecting shaft.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a camera is fixedly connected to the front of the drone body, multiple sets of rotating propellers are fixedly connected to both sides of the drone body, and landing gear is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone body.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a reusable tethered drone component, which has the following beneficial effects: This reusable tethered drone component, through the setting of a limiting assembly, allows operators to quickly install and replace batteries. Manually pressing the limiting plate on the surface of the limiting slot ensures the stability of the entire component by sliding it against the middle of the sliding plate. The limiting plate reliably engages with the limiting slot, allowing for stable reciprocating pressure. This pressure causes the spring telescopic rod to retract and extend. When removing or replacing the battery, the limiting plate compresses the spring telescopic rod, causing the limiting block to slide off the surface of the fixed block. The sliding of the sliding plate then causes the battery to slide and detach. Conversely, when installing the battery, releasing the limiting plate allows the spring telescopic rod to elastically return and extend, causing the limiting block at the bottom of the limiting plate to engage in the groove between the fixed blocks. This effectively improves battery installation and maintenance, simplifies operator efficiency, increases battery flexibility and convenience, reduces operating costs, and enhances the adaptability and lifespan of the drone.

[0015] This reusable tethered drone component, through its folding assembly, facilitates drone storage and use. When not in use, manually pressing one end of the pressing plate transmits force and acts as a connecting element. The pressing plate compresses the elastic force of the limiting spring, ensuring stable contraction and preventing the locking block from disengaging from the limiting groove. The drone's front and rear arms fold in opposite directions via a connecting shaft. The connecting shaft ensures smooth rotation and power transmission during folding and unfolding, allowing the folded arms to fit snugly against the drone body, reducing space waste, ensuring convenient and compact storage, improving drone operating efficiency, and reducing maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall disassembled structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting component structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the folding component structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the base assembly structure of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. UAV body; 2. Protective shell; 3. Radar; 4. Limiting groove; 5. Limiting assembly; 501. Limiting plate; 502. Spring telescopic rod; 503. Connecting plate; 504. Slide plate; 6. Limiting block; 7. Connecting block; 8. Folding assembly; 801. Sleeve; 802. Limiting spring; 803. Pressing plate; 804. Positioning groove; 9. Locking block; 10. Control box; 11. Base assembly; 1101. Base plate; 1102. Fixing block; 12. Sliding groove; 13. Positioning plate; 14. Connecting shaft; 15. Transmission block; 16. Camera; 17. Rotary propeller; 18. Landing gear. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model discloses a reusable tethered drone component, including a drone body 1 and a protective shell 2 set on the top of the drone body 1. A radar 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the protective shell 2. It also includes: limiting grooves 4 set on both sides of the bottom of the protective shell 2. Limiting components 5 are slidably connected to the surface of the limiting grooves 4. The limiting components 5 include a limiting plate 501, a spring telescopic rod 502, a connecting plate 503 and a sliding plate 504. A limiting block 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting plate 501. Multiple sets of connecting blocks 7 are set on both sides of the drone body 1. A folding component 8 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block 7. The folding component 8 includes a sleeve 801, a limiting spring 802, a pressing plate 803 and a positioning groove 804. A locking block 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of one end of the pressing plate 803. A control box 10 is set at the bottom of the protective shell 2. A base assembly 11 is fixedly connected to the surface of the control box 10. The base assembly 11 includes a base plate 1101 and a fixing block 1102. Sliding grooves 12 are opened on both sides of the base plate 1101.

[0020] Specifically, the limiting component 5 includes a limiting plate 501 that is slidably connected to the surface of the limiting groove 4, and a spring telescopic rod 502 is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting plate 501.

[0021] In this embodiment, the limiting plate 501 on the surface of the limiting groove 4 is manually pressed. The limiting plate 501 is slidably connected to the middle of the sliding plate 504 to ensure the stability of the entire component. It can be stably engaged with the limiting groove 4, so that the limiting plate 501 can be pressed back and forth stably, driving the spring telescopic rod 502 to retract and extend.

[0022] Specifically, a connecting plate 503 is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring telescopic rod 502, and a sliding plate 504 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate 503.

[0023] In this embodiment, when disassembling and replacing the battery, the limiting plate 501 compresses the spring telescopic rod 502 to retract, and at the same time, it causes the limiting block 6 to slide off the surface of the fixing block 1102. Through the sliding of the sliding plate 504, the battery is slid and moved off. Conversely, when installing the battery, the limiting plate 501 is released and pressed, and the spring telescopic rod 502 elastically returns to its original position and extends, so that the limiting block 6 at the bottom of the limiting plate 501 is engaged in the groove between the fixing blocks 1102.

[0024] Specifically, the folding assembly 8 includes a sleeve 801 fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block 7, and a limit spring 802 fixedly connected to one side of the sleeve 801.

[0025] In this implementation scheme, when the drone is not in use, one end of the pressing plate 803 is manually pressed to transmit force and act as an intermediate connection. The pressing plate 803 compresses the elastic force of the limiting spring 802 to stably contract.

[0026] Specifically, the other end of the limiting spring 802 is fixedly connected to a pressing plate 803, and the other end of the pressing plate 803 is fixedly connected to a positioning groove 804.

[0027] In this implementation scheme, the locking block 9 is ensured to disengage from the positioning slot 804, and the front and rear arms of the drone are rotated and folded in opposite directions through the connecting shaft 14. The connecting shaft 14 can ensure the smoothness of the rotation action and ensure power transmission during folding and unfolding.

[0028] Specifically, the base assembly 11 includes a base plate 1101 fixedly connected to the surface of the control box 10, and a plurality of fixing blocks 1102 are fixedly connected to the middle of the base plate 1101.

[0029] In this embodiment, the base plate 1101 is fixedly connected to the control box 10, and the base assembly 11 is stably connected to the main body of the equipment to form an overall support frame. The limiting plate 501 compresses the spring telescopic rod 502 to retract, causing the limiting block 6 to slide off the surface of the fixed block 1102, thereby causing the battery to move and detach from the main body.

[0030] Specifically, a positioning plate 13 is fixedly connected to the other side of the sleeve 801, and a connecting shaft 14 is rotatably connected to one end of the positioning plate 13. A transmission block 15 is sleeved on the surface of the connecting shaft 14.

[0031] In this embodiment, the positioning plate 13 serves as a support connecting the sleeve 801 and the connecting shaft 14. The connecting shaft 14 allows the folding and unfolding forces to be smoothly transmitted to the arm. The positioning plate 13 is fixed to the sleeve 801 and connected to the transmission block 15 through the connecting shaft 14, so that the transmission block 15 drives the arm to rotate, thereby achieving the effect of folding the arm.

[0032] Specifically, a camera 16 is fixedly connected to the front of the drone body 1, multiple sets of rotary propellers 17 are fixedly connected to both sides of the drone body 1, and landing gear 18 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone body 1.

[0033] In this implementation scheme, camera 16 helps the drone collect images and videos, capturing aerial view data. Rotary propeller 17 serves as the drone's power source, generating lift by cutting through the air at high speed, overcoming the drone's own weight to achieve takeoff and hovering. Landing gear 18 serves as a landing buffer and support, providing stable support before the drone takes off to ensure the fuselage is placed horizontally.

[0034] The working principle and usage of this utility model are as follows: For easy battery installation and replacement, the operator manually presses the limiting plate 501 on the surface of the limiting groove 4. The limiting plate 501 is slidably connected to the middle of the sliding plate 504, ensuring the stability of the entire assembly and allowing it to stably engage with the limiting groove 4. This allows the limiting plate 501 to reciprocate smoothly, causing the spring telescopic rod 502 to retract and extend. When removing or replacing the battery, the limiting plate 501 compresses the spring telescopic rod 502, causing the limiting block 6 to slide off the surface of the fixing block 1102. Through the sliding of the sliding plate 504, the battery slides and falls off. When installing the battery in reverse, release the pressure of the limiting plate 501. The elastic return of the spring telescopic rod 502 extends, causing the limiting block 6 at the bottom of the limiting plate 501 to engage in the groove between the fixing blocks 1102. When the drone is not in use, press one end of the pressing plate 803 manually to transmit force and act as a middle connection. The pressing plate 803 compresses the elastic force of the limiting spring 802 to stably contract, ensuring that the locking block 9 disengages from the limiting groove 4. The front and rear arms of the drone rotate and fold in opposite directions through the connecting shaft 14. The connecting shaft 14 ensures the smoothness of the rotation and ensures the power transmission during folding and unfolding.

[0035] In summary, this reusable tethered drone component, through the setting of the limiting component 5, effectively improves the installation and maintenance of the battery, facilitates the efficiency of staff operation, enhances the flexibility and convenience of the battery, reduces operating costs, and improves the adaptability and service life of the drone. Through the setting of the folding component 8, the side arm can be effectively folded and fit tightly with the drone body, reducing space waste, ensuring the portability and compactness of the drone's storage, improving the drone's operating efficiency, and reducing maintenance costs.

[0036] It should be noted that, in this document, terms such as "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A reusable tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) component, comprising a UAV body (1) and a protective shell (2) disposed on the top of the UAV body (1), wherein a radar (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the protective shell (2), characterized in that, Also includes: Limiting grooves (4) are provided on both sides of the bottom of the protective shell (2). Limiting components (5) are slidably connected to the surface of the limiting grooves (4). The limiting components (5) include a limiting plate (501), a spring telescopic rod (502), a connecting plate (503), and a sliding plate (504). A limiting block (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting plate (501). Multiple sets of connecting blocks (7) are set on both sides of the drone body (1). A folding component (8) is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block (7). The folding component (8) includes a sleeve (801), a limiting spring (802), a pressing plate (803) and a positioning groove (804). A locking block (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of one end of the pressing plate (803). A control box (10) is set at the bottom of the protective shell (2). A base assembly (11) is fixedly connected to the surface of the control box (10). The base assembly (11) includes a base plate (1101) and a fixing block (1102). Sliding grooves (12) are provided on both sides of the base plate (1101).

2. A reusable tethered drone component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component (5) includes a limiting plate (501) that is slidably connected to the surface of the limiting groove (4), and a spring telescopic rod (502) is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting plate (501).

3. A reusable tethered drone component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The other end of the spring telescopic rod (502) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (503), and the top of the connecting plate (503) is fixedly connected to a sliding plate (504).

4. A reusable tethered drone component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding assembly (8) includes a sleeve (801) fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block (7), and a limit spring (802) is fixedly connected to one side of the sleeve (801).

5. A reusable tethered drone component according to claim 4, characterized in that: The other end of the limiting spring (802) is fixedly connected to a pressing plate (803), and the other end of the pressing plate (803) is fixedly connected to a positioning groove (804).

6. A reusable tethered drone component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base assembly (11) includes a base plate (1101) fixedly connected to the surface of the control box (10), and a number of fixing blocks (1102) are fixedly connected to the middle of the base plate (1101).

7. A reusable tethered drone component according to claim 6, characterized in that: A positioning plate (13) is fixedly connected to the other side of the sleeve (801), and a connecting shaft (14) is rotatably connected to one end of the positioning plate (13). A transmission block (15) is sleeved on the surface of the connecting shaft (14).

8. A reusable tethered drone component according to claim 6, characterized in that: A camera (16) is fixedly connected to the front of the drone body (1), multiple sets of rotating propellers (17) are fixedly connected to both sides of the drone body (1), and landing gear (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone body (1).

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