An unmanned aerial vehicle antenna support

Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle antenna support, including antenna pole and support pole, be provided with the connecting assembly on the support pole, and the support pole is connected with the antenna pole through this connecting assembly, be provided with the folding groove for folding antenna pole on the antenna base, this support is through setting up the folding groove on the bottom plate of antenna base, and realizes the rotatable connection of antenna pole and the receiving plate with the help of connecting assembly, makes antenna pole in non - working state can be folded and accomodate in the folding groove, this design can solve the problem of traditional vertical antenna support in the transportation handling process because of the lack of protection and easily be collided, extrusion leads to the breakage, greatly promoted the transportation safety and the service life of antenna support, reduced the maintenance cost and inconvenient use because of the damage of spare part, the collapsible characteristic of antenna pole makes the support volume greatly reduce in the accomodating state, can effectively reduce the occupied space of vertical fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle's installation transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of antenna bracket technology, specifically a drone antenna bracket. Background Technology

[0002] As a type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that combines the advantages of multi-rotors and fixed-wing aircraft, the VTOL fixed-wing can take off and land vertically like a multi-rotor and fly horizontally efficiently like a fixed-wing aircraft. Therefore, the components on the VTOL fixed-wing must meet the flight strength requirements of fixed-wing flight mode. However, traditional one-piece molded antenna brackets occupy a large space when upright, and require special protective packaging for bulk transportation; otherwise, the protruding antenna mast is prone to collision with other components during bumpy transport, causing bending and damage. In field operations, the inconvenience of carrying the equipment further reduces deployment efficiency. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a UAV antenna bracket to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drone antenna bracket to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A drone antenna bracket includes an antenna mast and a support rod. The support rod is provided with a connecting component, and the support rod is connected to the antenna mast through this connecting component. The antenna base is provided with a folding groove for folding the antenna mast.

[0006] Furthermore, the antenna mast includes a support rod and a fixed platform, with the fixed platform fixedly connected to the upper end of the support rod.

[0007] Furthermore, the antenna base includes a receiving plate and a base plate. There are two receiving plates, and the receiving plates are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate. A folding groove is formed on the base plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes a fixed pre-drilled hole and a screw mounting hole. The support rod has a fixed pre-drilled hole, and the receiving plate has a screw mounting hole. The screw mounting hole and the fixed pre-drilled hole are connected through a fixing bolt, and the support rod is rotatably connected to the receiving plate through this bolt.

[0009] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes a quick-release pin mounting hole and a quick-release reserved through hole. The support rod has a quick-release reserved through hole, and the receiving plate has a quick-release pin mounting hole. The quick-release pin mounting hole and the quick-release reserved through hole are connected by a pin, and the support rod is detachably connected to the receiving plate by this pin.

[0010] Furthermore, both the antenna mast and the antenna base are made of ABS material using a 3D printer.

[0011] Furthermore, both the screw mounting hole and the quick-release pin mounting hole are M3 size.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. This bracket features a folding groove on the base plate of the antenna base, and a rotatable connection between the antenna mast and the support plate via a connecting component. This allows the antenna mast to be folded and stored in the folding groove when not in use. This design solves the problem that traditional upright antenna brackets are easily damaged by collisions and compression during transportation and handling due to lack of protection. It significantly improves the transportation safety and service life of the antenna bracket, and reduces maintenance costs and inconvenience caused by damaged parts.

[0015] 2. The foldable feature of the antenna mast significantly reduces the size of the support when it is folded up, which can effectively reduce the space occupied by the vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing UAV during transport. This is of great significance for the bulk transport of UAVs and carrying them in field operations, which not only reduces transportation costs but also improves the flexibility and convenience of operations.

[0016] 3. The connecting components integrate both fixed bolt connections and quick-release pin connections. The fixed bolts enable a rotatable connection between the antenna mast and the support plate, providing a basis for the folding function. The quick-release pins enable quick and easy detachment and fixing of both, ensuring the stability of the antenna mast during flight and facilitating the disassembly and maintenance of the bracket, thus improving the flexibility and efficiency of use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a drone antenna support;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of a drone antenna support structure;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of another view of a drone antenna bracket;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of a drone antenna bracket;

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Antenna mast; 101. Support rod; 102. Fixing platform; 2. Antenna base; 201. Support plate; 202. Base plate; 3. Folding groove; 4. Fixing reserved through hole; 5. Screw mounting hole; 6. Quick-release pin mounting hole; 7. Quick-release reserved through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the technical means, creative features, achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides an embodiment of a drone antenna bracket, including an antenna rod 1 and a support rod 101. The support rod 101 is provided with a connecting component, and the support rod 101 is connected to the antenna rod 1 through this connecting component. The antenna base 2 is provided with a folding groove 3 for folding the antenna rod 1.

[0024] In this embodiment, the antenna mast 1 includes a support rod 101 and a fixing platform 102. The fixing platform 102 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support rod 101. The antenna base 2 includes a receiving plate 201 and a base plate 202. There are two receiving plates 201, and the receiving plates 201 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate 202. A folding groove 3 is formed on the base plate 202. Both the antenna mast 1 and the antenna base 2 are made of ABS material using a 3D printer. The fixing platform 102 is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the support rod 101 using an integrated 3D printing process. The fixing platform 102 is used to achieve a rigid connection with the UAV communication antenna by fastening screws. The lower side wall of the support rod 101 has two sets of holes symmetrically formed, corresponding to different functional requirements of the connecting components. The base serves as the connection foundation between the bracket and the UAV body, and includes the receiving plate 201. The antenna mast 1 and base plate 202 are integrally 3D printed. The base plate 202 is used to fix the entire bracket to the preset position on the drone body with bolts. Two parallel support plates 201 are centrally located on the upper surface of the base plate 202 along the length direction. The distance between the two support plates 201 is adapted to the size of the antenna mast 1 support rod 101, ensuring that the support rod 101 can be embedded between the two plates to achieve a stable connection. In order to realize the folding and storage function of the antenna mast 1, a folding groove 3 adapted to the structure of the antenna mast 1 support rod 101 is opened on the upper surface of the base plate 202 between the two support plates 201. The size of the folding groove 3 is consistent with the size of the support rod 101. When the antenna mast 1 is rotated around the connecting assembly to the downward position, the support rod 101 can be completely embedded in the folding groove 3 to achieve structural positioning in the storage state and avoid the support rod 101 shaking during transportation.

[0025] In this embodiment, the connecting assembly includes a fixed pre-drilled hole 4 and a screw mounting hole 5. The support rod 101 has a fixed pre-drilled hole 4, and the receiving plate 201 has a screw mounting hole 5. The screw mounting hole 5 and the fixed pre-drilled hole 4 are connected by a fixing bolt. The support rod 101 is rotatably connected to the receiving plate 201 via this bolt. The connecting assembly also includes a quick-release pin mounting hole 6 and a quick-release pre-drilled hole 7. The support rod 101 has a quick-release pre-drilled hole 7, and the receiving plate 201 has a quick-release pin mounting hole 6. The quick-release pin mounting hole 6 and the quick-release pre-drilled hole 7 are connected by a pin, and the support rod 101 is detachably connected to the receiving plate 201 via this pin. Both the screw mounting hole 5 and the quick-release pin mounting hole 6 are M3 size. To simultaneously meet the requirements of rotation and folding as well as quick assembly and disassembly, the connecting assembly integrates a bolt connection unit and a quick-release pin connection unit. The hole dimensions of both units are uniformly M3 to ensure the universality of accessories. The bolt connection unit includes a fixed reserved through hole 4 at the lower part of the support rod 101 and a screw mounting hole 5 on the receiving plate 201. The fixed reserved through hole 4 is a through hole that passes through the support rod 101, and the screw mounting hole 5 is a blind hole with internal threads. The quick-release pin connection unit includes a quick-release reserved through hole 7 at the lower part of the support rod 101 and a quick-release pin mounting hole 6 on the receiving plate 201. Both are through holes and are horizontally distributed on the support rod 101 and the receiving plate 201 along with the fixed reserved through hole 4 and the screw mounting hole 5, without interfering with each other.

[0026] Insert the antenna mast 101 between the two parallel receiving plates 201 of the base, aligning the pre-drilled holes 4 on the mast 101 with the screw mounting holes 5 on the receiving plates 201. Insert and tighten the fixing bolts. At this point, the mast 101 and the receiving plates 201 form a rotatable connection through the bolts, laying the foundation for the folding function. Next, place the UAV communication antenna on the fixed platform 102 at the upper end of the mast 101, and use the fastening screws to rigidly fix the antenna to the platform. Finally, through the connection structure of the base plate 202, the entire bracket is securely installed in the preset position on the UAV body. Before the UAV performs a mission, the bracket needs to be switched to the working state: rotate the antenna mast 1 to the vertically upward position, so that the mast... The quick-release pre-drilled hole 7 on the antenna mast 101 is precisely aligned with the quick-release pin mounting hole 6 on the receiving plate 201. The quick-release pin is inserted through both sets of holes to achieve rigid fixation of the antenna mast 1, ensuring the stability of the antenna mast 1 during flight and meeting communication requirements. After the mission is completed, the antenna mast 1 enters the storage stage: the quick-release pin is pulled out to release the fixation, and the antenna mast 1 is rotated around the bolt to the downward position until the support rod 101 is fully embedded in the folding groove 3 on the base plate 202. The folding groove 3 is structurally compatible with the support rod 101 and can position the support rod 101 in the storage state to prevent the support rod 101 from shaking during transportation and handling. This process greatly reduces the size of the bracket while protecting the antenna mast 1 from collisions and compression, improving transportation safety and portability.

[0027] This bracket features a folding groove 3 on the base plate 202 of the antenna base 2, and a connecting assembly enables a rotatable connection between the antenna mast 1 and the receiving plate 201. This allows the antenna mast 1 to be folded and stored within the folding groove 3 when not in use. This design solves the problem of traditional upright antenna brackets being easily broken by collisions and compression during transportation due to lack of protection, significantly improving the transportation safety and service life of the antenna bracket, and reducing maintenance costs and inconvenience caused by component damage. The foldable nature of the antenna mast 1 greatly reduces the size of the bracket when stored, effectively reducing... The mounting and transportation of vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing UAVs occupy space; this is of great significance for scenarios such as bulk transportation of UAVs and carrying them in field operations, not only reducing transportation costs, but also improving the flexibility and convenience of operations; the connecting components integrate both fixed bolt connections and quick-release pin connections, where fixed bolts enable the rotatable connection between antenna mast 1 and receiving plate 201, providing a basis for the folding function; quick-release pins enable the quick and easy detachment and fixing of both, ensuring the stability of antenna mast 1 during flight, and facilitating the disassembly and maintenance of the bracket, thereby improving the flexibility of use and operational efficiency.

[0028] This specification describes embodiments, but not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A drone antenna bracket, comprising an antenna mast (1) and a support rod (101), characterized in that, The support rod (101) is provided with a connecting component, and the support rod (101) is connected to the antenna rod (1) through this connecting component. The antenna base (2) is provided with a folding groove (3) for folding the antenna rod (1).

2. The UAV antenna bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The antenna mast (1) includes a support rod (101) and a fixed platform (102), with the fixed platform (102) fixedly connected to the upper end of the support rod (101).

3. The UAV antenna bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The antenna base (2) includes a support plate (201) and a base plate (202). There are two support plates (201), and the support plates (201) are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate (202). The folding groove (3) is opened on the base plate (202).

4. The UAV antenna bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting assembly includes a fixed reserved through hole (4) and a screw mounting hole (5). The support rod (101) has a fixed reserved through hole (4), and the receiving plate (201) has a screw mounting hole (5). The screw mounting hole (5) and the fixed reserved through hole (4) are connected through a fixing bolt. The support rod (101) is rotatably connected to the receiving plate (201) through this bolt.

5. A drone antenna bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting assembly includes a quick-release pin mounting hole (6) and a quick-release reserved through hole (7). The support rod (101) has a quick-release reserved through hole (7), and the receiving plate (201) has a quick-release pin mounting hole (6). The quick-release pin mounting hole (6) and the quick-release reserved through hole (7) are connected by a pin, and the support rod (101) is detachably connected to the receiving plate (201) by this pin.

6. A drone antenna bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both the antenna mast (1) and the antenna base (2) are made of ABS material using a 3D printer.

7. A UAV antenna bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the screw mounting hole (5) and the quick-release pin mounting hole (6) are M3 size.

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