Unmanned aerial vehicle shell and unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle shell and unmanned aerial vehicle, and the unmanned aerial vehicle shell includes main casing, is centrally symmetrical distribution, the main casing includes two mutually interlocked branch casing in horizontal direction, two branch casings are mutually central symmetry. The application is designed into two branch casings by the main casing, and two branch casings are mutually central symmetry distribution, so that two branch casings can adopt same mould, and the manufacturing cost is saved. The branch casing itself is arranged into the axial symmetry structure, and the front and back directions do not need to be distinguished in the assembling process, the assembling time is reduced, and the installation cost is saved. The warehouse door is designed into the first door panel and the second door panel, and the first door panel protrudes outward, so that the gravity center of the warehouse door in the opening state falls on the branch casing, and the stability of the warehouse door is increased.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of the drone aviation field, drones are becoming increasingly functional, which has led to their growing size and the increasing size of the molds required for their casings. This has also led to a sharp increase in manufacturing costs. Therefore, reducing the cost of drone casing manufacturing has become an urgent problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a drone casing and a drone, aiming to solve the problem of high manufacturing costs of drones as their functions increase.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a drone shell and a drone, including a main shell that is centrally symmetrically distributed; the main shell includes two interlocking sub-shells in the horizontal direction, and the two sub-shells are centrally symmetrical with each other.

[0005] Furthermore, the top of the main housing is provided with a heat dissipation vent; the drone housing also includes a top cover, which is placed over the heat dissipation vent.

[0006] Furthermore, the sub-shell itself has an axisymmetric structure.

[0007] Furthermore, the sub-shell includes a compartment door located on the side of the sub-shell; the compartment door can be rotated upwards to open.

[0008] Furthermore, when the compartment door is open, its center of gravity is in contact with the surface of the sub-shell.

[0009] Furthermore, the sub-shell also includes a locking buckle, which is rotatably disposed on the side of the sub-shell adjacent to the compartment door; the locking buckle can rotate and switch between a locked state where the compartment door is pressed and an unlocked state where the compartment door is released.

[0010] Furthermore, the locking latch includes a protruding arm, which presses against the compartment door in the locked state.

[0011] Furthermore, the drone casing also includes: a support tube, adjacent to the hatch and extending outward from the main casing; and a locking buckle sleeved on the support tube.

[0012] Furthermore, the main shell is made of glass fiber or composite material, wherein the composite material is a material with EPS foam as the core material and glass fiber cloth as the outer covering layer.

[0013] This disclosure also provides a drone, including the drone hull of any of the above embodiments.

[0014] For example, the two sub-shells are joined together to form the main shell in a left-right direction. The left sub-shell and the right sub-shell each have half of an inner cavity, which are joined together to form the main shell.

[0015] In some embodiments, the size of the top cover is larger than the size of the heat dissipation vent, and the top of the main housing is provided with mounting holes around the heat dissipation vent. When the top cover is placed over the heat dissipation vent, the top cover is provided with mating holes around the top of the main housing corresponding to the mounting holes at the top of the main housing. The top cover is fixedly installed on the upper end of the main housing by bolts.

[0016] For example, the front and rear structures of the two separate housings are identical. During the installation process of the two separate housings interlocking, due to the housings themselves... It has an axially symmetrical structure, so there is no need to consider the fastening direction; you only need to distinguish the direction of the inner cavity.

[0017] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 7 As shown, a sleeve extends downward from below the locking buckle. The sleeve is fitted over the support tube, and the sleeve and the support tube are tightly fitted together. The fitting force is greater than the opening force of the compartment door, thereby pressing the compartment door tightly.

[0018] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, the locking buckle includes a slot, and the outer wall of the support tube is provided with a soft protrusion corresponding to the slot. In the locked state, the soft protrusion is inserted into the slot to achieve positioning. In the unlocked state, the locking buckle is rotated, and the soft protrusion is pressed between the locking buckle and the support tube to increase the friction between the support tube and the locking buckle, so as to keep the locking buckle in the unlocked state.

[0019] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the sub-shell includes a door frame for mounting the compartment door, and the compartment door is rotatably connected to the door frame. The door frame protrudes outward relative to the side wall of the sub-shell, so that even after the compartment door is flipped upward to a vertical position, there is still a certain space between it and the side wall of the sub-shell, allowing the compartment door to continue to flip at a certain angle, so that the overall flip angle of the compartment door is greater than 180 degrees, so that the center of gravity of the compartment door falls on the side wall of the sub-shell, thus keeping the compartment door in the open state.

[0020] In some embodiments, the door includes a first door panel and a second door panel. The first door panel is located below the second door panel, and the upper end of the second door panel is rotatably connected to the door frame. The first door panel protrudes outward relative to the second door panel. When the door is in the open state, the first door panel flips to the rear and upper part of the second door panel, so that the center of gravity of the entire door falls within the inner cavity of the main housing, and the first door panel is in contact with the side wall of the sub-housing. Essentially, when the door is in the open state, the side wall of the sub-housing provides a certain degree of support for the door, preventing the door from falling or rotating in the closing direction.

[0021] In some embodiments, when the compartment door is open, the sidewall of the sub-shell conforms to the shape of the compartment door, and the center of gravity of the compartment door rests on the sub-shell. The conformity between the sub-shell and the compartment door can distribute the pressure of the compartment door on the sub-shell, preventing the compartment door from deforming the surface of the sub-shell due to prolonged use.

[0022] Implementing the embodiments of this utility model will have the following beneficial effects: 1. By designing the main shell as two sub-shells, and the two sub-shells being centrally symmetrically distributed, the two sub-shells can be made using the same mold, saving manufacturing costs.

[0023] 2. By designing the housing itself as an axisymmetric structure, there is no need to distinguish between the front and back directions during assembly, reducing assembly time and saving installation costs.

[0024] 3. The door is designed with a first door panel and a second door panel, with the first door panel protruding outwards so that the center of gravity of the door falls on the shell when it is open, thus increasing the stability of the door. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 An exploded structural diagram of a drone casing provided in one embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a drone casing provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3 A partial structural diagram of the locked state of a drone provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 4 A partial structural diagram of the unlocked state of a drone provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 5 An exploded structural diagram of the locked state of a drone casing provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 6 An exploded structural diagram of the unlocked state of a drone casing provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 7 A partial structural diagram of the unlocked state of a drone casing provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a locking latch provided in an embodiment of this disclosure from one perspective; Figure 9 A structural schematic diagram from another perspective of a locking latch provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a split shell provided in one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure label: 100. Drone casing; 110. Main casing; 111. Heat dissipation vent; 120. Sub-casing; 1201. Exit; 121. Door; 1211. First door panel; 1212. Second door panel; 122. Locking buckle; 1221. Protruding arm; 1222. Sleeve; 1223. Slot; 123. Door frame; 130. Support tube; 140. Top cover; 141. Heat dissipation hole. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0029] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0031] Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are unmanned aerial vehicles controlled by radio remote control equipment and onboard program control devices. They have no cockpit but are equipped with autopilots, program control devices, and other equipment. Their core control system includes a flight control system (flight controller), typically containing an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), integrating accelerometers and gyroscopes to detect attitude and motion. Due to their precise and flexible operation, UAVs are widely used in various fields. For example, military UAVs can be used for reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and electronic jamming; in agriculture, they can be used for fertilization and spraying; and they can also be used for disaster relief and goods transportation. With the development of the UAV aviation field, UAVs are becoming increasingly functional, leading to their ever-growing size and the increasing size of the molds required for their casings, resulting in a sharp increase in manufacturing costs. Therefore, reducing the cost of UAV casing manufacturing has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0032] This embodiment of the disclosure designs the main housing as two sub-housing units, which are centrally symmetrically distributed, allowing both sub-housing units to use the same mold, thus saving manufacturing costs. The sub-housing units themselves are designed with an axisymmetric structure, eliminating the need to distinguish between front and rear directions during assembly, reducing assembly time and installation costs. The door is designed as a first door panel and a second door panel, with the first door panel protruding outwards so that when the door is open, the first door panel fits against the side wall of the sub-housing unit, ensuring that the center of gravity of the door rests on the sub-housing unit, increasing the door's stability.

[0033] Combination Figures 1 to 10 As shown, this embodiment of the disclosure provides a drone housing 100, including a main housing 110. The main housing 110 is centrally symmetrically distributed; the main housing 110 includes two interlocking sub-housings 120 in the horizontal direction, and the two sub-housings 120 are centrally symmetrical with each other. The two sub-housings 120 have identical structures and can be manufactured from a single mold. The sub-housings 120 interlock with each other in the horizontal direction, for example, they can interlock with each other in the left-right or front-back direction to form the main housing 110. The interior of the main housing 110 is a cavity for mounting the internal structure of the drone, including the power system, control system, wiring, etc.

[0034] For example, the sub-shells 120 are snapped together in a left-right direction to form the main shell 110. The left and right sub-shells 120 each have half of an inner cavity, which are snapped together to form the main shell 110. They are fixedly connected by screws. The connection method includes providing fixing holes on the sub-shells 120, and using screws to fix both ends of the connecting piece to the fixing holes on both sides of the sub-shells 120 respectively, thereby achieving the snap-fit ​​fixation of the two sub-shells 120.

[0035] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the main housing 110 has a heat dissipation vent 111 on its top; the drone housing 100 also includes a top cover 140. The top cover 140 covers the heat dissipation vent 111. After the two sub-housing housings 120 are fastened together, they form the main housing 110. The top of each sub-housing housing 120 has a groove that opens in the fastening direction. After the two sub-housing housings 120 are fastened together, the two grooves align to form the heat dissipation vent 111. The size of the top cover 140 is adapted to the heat dissipation vent 111 and can be placed on the heat dissipation vent 111.

[0036] In some embodiments, the size of the upper cover 140 is larger than the size of the heat dissipation vent 111. The top of the main housing 110 is provided with mounting holes around the heat dissipation vent 111. When the upper cover 140 is placed over the heat dissipation vent 111, the upper cover 140 is provided with mating holes around the top of the main housing 110 corresponding to the mounting holes at the top of the main housing 110. The upper cover 140 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the main housing 110 by bolts.

[0037] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 120 itself has an axisymmetric structure.

[0038] Including the door 121, the sub-shell 120 has an overall axisymmetric structure. The front and rear ends of the sub-shell 120 protrude outwards, and the inner cavity protrudes downwards. The door 121 is located at the bottom, and the door 121 opens upwards to fit against the side wall of the sub-shell 120, so that the center of gravity of the door 121 falls on the sub-shell 120.

[0039] For example, the front and rear structures of the housing 120 are the same. During the installation of the two housings 120 and their interlocking, since the housing 120 itself has an axisymmetric structure, there is no need to consider the interlocking direction, only the inner and outer directions need to be distinguished.

[0040] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 120 includes a door 121, which is located on the side of the housing 120. The door 121 can be rotated upwards to open, and is located at the middle position in the front-rear direction of the housing 120, and has an axisymmetric structure in the front-rear direction. The upper edge of the door 121 is rotatably connected to the housing 120 by a hinge, so that the door 121 can be flipped up and down to open or close the door 121.

[0041] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the center of gravity of the door 121 is in contact with the surface of the housing 120 when it is open. The door 121 is rotated upward and flipped up by an angle greater than 180 degrees, so that the center of gravity of the door 121 falls on the housing 120 after it is flipped up, thus helping to keep the door 121 in the open state.

[0042] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 120 further includes a locking buckle 122; the locking buckle 122 is rotatably disposed adjacent to the compartment door 121 on the side of the housing 120; the locking buckle 122 can rotate and switch between a locked state with the compartment door 121 pressed and an unlocked state with the compartment door 121 released.

[0043] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the locking buckle 122 includes a protruding arm 1221, which presses against the compartment door 121 in the locked state. A support tube 130 extends downward from the housing 120 adjacent to the rear side of the compartment door 121. The support tube 130 is a circular tube, and the locking buckle 122 is sleeved on the outside of the support tube 130. One end of the locking buckle 122 extends outward to form the protruding arm 1221. The protruding arm 1221 can rotate circumferentially around the support tube 130 with the locking buckle 122. In the locked state, rotating the locking buckle counterclockwise causes the protruding arm 1221 to contact and press against the side of the compartment door 121. In the unlocked state, rotating the locking buckle clockwise causes the protruding arm 1221 to rotate until it separates from the side of the compartment door 121 without affecting the opening of the compartment door 121. The support tube 130 can be made of metal, carbon fiber, or glass fiber.

[0044] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, the drone housing 100 further includes a support tube 130. The support tube 130 is adjacent to the hatch 121 and extends outward from inside the main housing 110; a locking buckle 122 is sleeved on the support tube 130. The sub-housing 120 has an outlet 1201 at the installation opening of the hatch 121, and the support tube 130 extends outward from the sub-housing 1201. The outlet 1201 is provided with a corresponding first door panel 1211. The first door panel 1211 protrudes outward relative to the second door panel 1212. The protruding end of the support tube 130 protrudes outward at a certain angle relative to the first door panel 1211 so that the protruding arm 1221 of the locking buckle 122 can press the first door panel 1211 from the outside to the inside in the locked state.

[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 7 As shown, the locking buckle 122 extends downward to form a sleeve 1222. The sleeve 1222 is sleeved on the outside of the support tube 130. The sleeve 1222 and the support tube 130 are tightly fitted, and the fitting force is greater than the opening force of the door 121, thereby pressing the door 121 tightly.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, the locking buckle 122 includes a slot 1223. The outer wall of the support tube 130 is provided with a soft protrusion corresponding to the slot 1223. In the locked state, the soft protrusion is inserted into the slot 1223 for positioning. In the unlocked state, the locking buckle 122 is rotated, and the soft protrusion is pressed between the locking buckle 122 and the support tube 130 to increase the friction between the support tube 130 and the locking buckle 122, so as to keep the locking buckle 122 in the unlocked state.

[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the housing 120 includes a door frame 123 for mounting the door 121, which is rotatably connected to the door frame 123. The door frame 123 protrudes outward relative to the side wall of the housing 120, so that even after the door 121 is flipped upward to a vertical position, there is still a certain space between it and the side wall of the housing 120, allowing the door 121 to continue to flip at a certain angle, so that the overall flip angle of the door 121 is greater than 180 degrees, and so that the center of gravity of the door 121 falls on the side wall of the housing 120, thus keeping the door 121 in the open state.

[0048] In some embodiments, the door 121 includes a first door panel 1211 and a second door panel 1212. The first door panel 1211 is located below the second door panel 1212, and the upper end of the second door panel 1212 is rotatably connected to the door frame 123. The first door panel 1211 protrudes outward relative to the second door panel 1212. When the door 121 is in the open state, the first door panel 1211 flips to the rear and upper part of the second door panel 1212, so that the center of gravity of the entire door 121 falls within the inner cavity of the main housing 110, and the first door panel 1211 is in contact with the side wall of the sub-housing 120. This means that when the door 121 is in the open state, the side wall of the sub-housing 120 provides a certain degree of support for the door 121, preventing the door 121 from falling or rotating in the closing direction.

[0049] In some embodiments, when the door 121 is open, the sidewall of the sub-shell 120 fits the shape of the door 121, and the center of gravity of the door 121 rests on the sub-shell 120. The fit between the sub-shell 120 and the door 121 can disperse the pressure of the door 121 on the sub-shell 120, and prevent the door 121 from deforming the surface of the sub-shell 120 after long-term use.

[0050] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the upper cover 140 has multiple heat dissipation holes 141. The upper cover 140 is fitted around the heat dissipation vents 111 and is tightened and fixed to the main housing 110 by screws. When the upper cover 140 is placed on the heat dissipation vents 111, the heat dissipation vents 111 are blocked. The multiple heat dissipation holes 141 on the upper cover 140 can both dissipate heat and prevent large objects, dust and foreign objects from falling into the housing through the heat dissipation vents 111.

[0051] Combination Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the main housing 110 is made of glass fiber or composite material. The composite material is a material with EPS foam as the core material and fiberglass cloth as the outer covering layer. Glass fiber has a low density but high mechanical strength, and the molding process can be flexibly selected according to the product's shape, technical requirements, application, and quantity. The process is simple and can be molded in one step, further reducing the weight of the machine body. The composite material with EPS foam as the core material and fiberglass cloth as the outer covering layer is not only lightweight but also relatively inexpensive, which can reduce the manufacturing cost of the main housing 110.

[0052] This disclosure also provides a drone, including the drone hull 100 of any of the above embodiments.

[0053] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations, and individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operations may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the terms “comprise” and its variations “comprises” and / or “comprising” refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on its differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, then the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0054] The above-described embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments have been described. However, as long as the combinations of these technical features do not contradict each other, they should be considered within the scope of this specification. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A drone casing, characterized in that, include: The main shell (110) is centrally symmetrically distributed; The main housing (110) includes two interlocking sub-housings (120) in the horizontal direction, and the two sub-housings (120) are centrally symmetrical to each other.

2. The UAV casing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main housing (110) is provided with a heat dissipation vent (111) on the top. The drone casing also includes: a top cover (140) covering the heat dissipation vent (111).

3. The UAV casing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sub-shell (120) itself has an axisymmetric structure.

4. The UAV casing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sub-shell (120) includes: A door (121) is located on the side of the sub-shell (120); the door (121) can be rotated upward to open.

5. The UAV casing according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the door (121) is open, its center of gravity is in contact with the surface of the sub-shell (120).

6. The UAV casing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sub-shell (120) further includes a locking buckle (122), which is adjacent to the compartment door (121) and rotatably disposed on the side of the sub-shell (120); The locking buckle (122) can rotate and switch between a locked state where the compartment door (121) is pressed and an unlocked state where the compartment door (121) is released.

7. The UAV casing according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking latch (122) includes a protruding arm (1221), which, in the locked state, presses against the compartment door (121).

8. The UAV casing according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A support tube (130) is adjacent to the door (121) and extends outward from inside the main housing (110); The locking buckle (122) is sleeved on the support tube (130).

9. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) casing according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The main shell (110) is made of glass fiber or composite material, wherein the composite material is a material with EPS foam as the core material and glass fiber cloth as the outer covering layer.

10. A drone, characterized in that, Includes the drone casing as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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