Portable storage case for unmanned aerial vehicles

The portable storage box for ULFs uses movable air cushions and an inflation system to address the issue of universal protection and cost-effectiveness by adapting to various ULF shapes, ensuring comprehensive cushioning and reducing operational costs.

DE202026100462U1Active Publication Date: 2026-05-07CHINA RAILWAY ERJU 1ST ENG CO +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA RAILWAY ERJU 1ST ENG CO
Filing Date
2026-01-29
Publication Date
2026-05-07

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Technical Problem

Existing storage solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (ULFs) fail to provide adequate cushioning protection, leading to potential damage during transport, and require costly, non-universal foam linings that cannot adapt to different ULF types.

Method used

A portable storage box with movable air cushions and an inflation component, allowing for adjustable and flexible inflation/deflation to conform to various ULF shapes, using a system of air boxes, locking plates, telescopic rods, and pressure relief devices to distribute impact energy effectively.

Benefits of technology

The solution provides universal protection for ULFs by dynamically adapting to different models without replacing the housing, reducing long-term costs and ensuring comprehensive cushioning without blind spots.

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Abstract

Portable storage box for a ULF, comprising a box body (1), characterized by comprising: a plurality of air cushions (2) which are movably arranged inside the box body (1); An inflation device suitable for inflating the plurality of air cushions (2), wherein the inflation device comprises an air box (3), a locking plate (301) and a drive plate (302) which are slidably arranged in the air box (3); the drive plate (302) and the locking plate (301) are rigidly connected to each other via a telescopic rod (303); and the inflation component further comprises a pressure relief assembly for controlling the distance between the locking plate (301) and the drive plate (302).
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Description

Technical field

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of storage boxes, in particular to a portable storage box for an unmanned aerial vehicle. State of the art

[0002] The fuselage structure, propeller, and expensive remote control of the unmanned aerial vehicle (ULF) can be easily damaged during transport by impacts, crushing, and even drops. An ordinary backpack or carrying case offers no specific cushioning protection. The portable storage case for the ULF is the key device to ensure the safety of this expensive and precise ULF equipment, extend its lifespan, and improve the user's carrying experience and operational efficiency.

[0003] The storage box for ULFs requires the foam lining to be adapted to the shape of the ULF, which cannot be perfectly tailored to different types of ULFs, remote controls and specially shaped accessories, resulting in high production costs and low applicability. Summary of the utility model

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to solve the problems existing in the prior art and to propose a portable storage box for an unmanned aerial vehicle (ULF) that is suitable for any combination of equipment.

[0005] According to the technical solution of the present utility model, a portable storage box for an unmanned aerial vehicle (ULF) comprises a box body and further comprises: a multitude of air cushions that are movably arranged inside the box body; An inflation component for inflating the plurality of air cushions, wherein the inflation device comprises an air box, a locking plate and a drive plate which are slidably arranged in the air box; the drive plate and the locking plate are rigidly connected to each other via a telescopic rod; and the inflation component further comprises a pressure relief device for controlling the distance between the locking plate and the drive plate.

[0006] Alternatively, the inflation component comprises multiple supply tubes fixed to the air box, the plurality of supply tubes corresponding one-to-one to the air cushions and interconnected; a multi-stage telescopic rod is fixedly arranged inside the air box, and the other end of the multi-stage telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the drive plate; a drive box is fixedly arranged on the air box; a sealing plate is slidably arranged in the drive box; and a pressure rod is fixedly arranged on the sealing plate.

[0007] Alternatively, the drive box is connected to the multi-stage telescopic rod via a line; and the hydraulic medium is filled into the control box on one side of the sealing plate as well as into the multi-stage telescopic rod and the line.

[0008] Alternatively, the push rod extends through one side of the drive box to the outside of the drive box; and the drive box is screwed in place with a countersunk bolt.

[0009] Alternatively, the pressure relief device comprises a control box that is fixedly arranged on the pressure rod; a closure plate is slidably arranged in the control box; a connecting rod is fixedly arranged on the closure plate; and a pressure block is fixedly arranged on the connecting rod.

[0010] Alternatively, a limiting cylinder is fixedly arranged on the drive plate; a separating plate is slidably arranged in the limiting cylinder; a connecting shaft is fixedly arranged on the separating plate, and the other end of the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the locking plate; the control box is connected to the limiting cylinder via a connecting tube; and a spring is fixedly arranged between the drive plate and the locking plate.

[0011] Alternatively, the hydraulic fluid is filled into the control box on one side of the closure plate, into the connecting pipe and the limiting cylinder on one side of the separating plate.

[0012] Alternatively, a box cover is rotatably arranged on the box body; a storage groove for receiving the ULF is provided in the box body; a blade guard groove is provided on the box cover; and two foot pads are fixedly arranged and two caster wheels are rotatably arranged on the bottom of the box body.

[0013] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following advantageous technical effects.

[0014] By providing a multitude of air cushions whose position is freely adjustable and which can be flexibly inflated and deflated, this utility model can be perfectly adapted to various models of unmanned aerial vehicles, remote controls, and specially shaped accessories without the need to adjust the foam lining by shifting the air cushions. When new parts are replaced or accessories are added, only the arrangement of the air cushions needs to be adjusted, without having to replace the entire housing, thus reducing long-term operating costs. The inflated air cushions conform closely to every curved surface and corner of the device, forming a dynamic buffer layer without any blind spots. Brief description of the drawings Fig. Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of a storage box for an unmanned aerial vehicle; Fig. Figure 2 is a structural schematic representation of a storage box for an unmanned aerial vehicle; Fig. Figure 3 is a schematic representation of the connection between an air cushion and a supply line; Fig. Figure 4 is a structural schematic view I of an inflatable component; and Fig. Figure 5 is a structural schematic view II of the inflation component.

[0015] Reference numeral: 1, Box body; 101, Box cover; 102, Bearing groove; 103, Blade guard groove; 104, Foot pad; 105, Roller; 2, Air cushion; 3, Air box; 301, Locking plate; 302, Drive plate; 303, Telescopic rod; 304, Feed tube; 305, Multi-stage telescopic rod; 306, Drive box; 307, Sealing plate; 308, Push rod; 309, Line; 310, Control box; 311, Locking plate; 312, Connecting rod; 313, Pressure block; 314, Connecting tube; 315, Limiting cylinder; 316, Separating plate; 317, Connecting shaft; 318, Spring; 319, Countersunk bolt. Detailed description

[0016] The technical solution of the present utility model is described in more detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0017] In one embodiment 1, as described in the Fig. Figures 1-3 show a portable storage box for an unmanned aerial vehicle (ULF) proposed by the present utility model, comprising a box body 1 and further comprising a plurality of air cushions 2 movably arranged within the box body 1. When the air cushions 2 are subjected to an impact, they convert kinetic energy into thermal energy by compression and deformation in order to dissipate the energy and reduce the impact force transmitted to the device. After inflation, the air cushions 2 conform closely to the curved surface of the device to eliminate a rigid collision path between a hard shell and the device and, in particular, to protect sensitive parts such as a tripod head, a folding joint of the rotor arm, etc.

[0018] By repositioning the air cushion 2, various types of ULFs, remote controls, and specially shaped accessories can be perfectly adapted. When new parts are replaced or accessories are added, only the position of the air cushion 2 needs to be adjusted, without having to replace the entire housing, thus reducing long-term operating costs.

[0019] As in the Fig.As shown in Figures 3 to 5, the present embodiment further comprises an inflation component. The inflation component inflates several air cushions 2, which can be wrapped around the ULF by inflating the air cushions 2, and then releases the air to remove the ULF. The inflation component comprises an air box 3, a locking plate 301, and a drive plate 302, which is slidably arranged in the air box 3. The drive plate 302 and the locking plate 301 are rigidly connected to each other via a telescopic rod 303. The inflation component further comprises a pressure relief device for controlling the distance between the locking plate 301 and the drive plate 302.

[0020] Furthermore, the inflation component comprises several supply tubes 304, which are fixedly arranged on the air box 3. The multiple supply tubes 304 correspond one-to-one to the air cushions 2 and are interconnected. A multi-stage telescopic rod 305 is fixedly arranged inside the air box 3, and the other end of the multi-stage telescopic rod 305 is fixedly connected to the drive plate 302. A drive box 306 is fixedly arranged on the air box 3. A sealing plate 307 is slidably arranged in the drive box 306. A push rod 308 is fixedly arranged on the sealing plate 307. The sealing plate 307 can be driven by moving the push rod 308, and the moving sealing plate 307 can compress the space on one side of the drive box 306.

[0021] The actuator housing 306 is connected to the multi-stage telescopic rod 305 via a line 309. The hydraulic fluid is supplied to the control housing 306 on one side of the sealing plate, as well as to the multi-stage telescopic rod 305 and the line 309. When a chamber on one side of the actuator housing 306 is compressed, the hydraulic fluid moves via the line 309 into the interior of the multi-stage telescopic rod 305. The multi-stage telescopic rod 305 can then be extended to drive the actuator plate 302. The moving actuator plate 302 drives the locking plate 301 to move, compressing the gas in the gas reservoir 3 so that the gas enters the interior of the air cushion 2 and inflates it. The push rod 308 projects through one side of the actuator housing 306 and extends to the outside of the actuator housing 306.The drive housing 306 is screwed to a countersunk bolt 319. The countersunk bolt 319 can lock the push rod 308 by turning the bolt 319, thus preventing the gas pressure inside the air cushion 2 from dropping.

[0022] In the present embodiment, the pressure relief device comprises a control box 310, which is fixedly arranged on a push rod 308. A locking plate 311 is slidably arranged in the control box 310. A connecting rod 312 is fixedly arranged on the locking plate 311. A pressure block 313 is fixedly arranged on the connecting rod 312. After the gas has been introduced into the air cushion 2 for expansion, the air cushion 2 can be attached to the ULF. At this point, however, the air pressure in the air cushion 2 is relatively high. This means that the air cushion 2 is relatively rigid and the damping effect is relatively low. At this moment, the locking plate 301 can move within a certain range so that the air cushion 2 can be slightly deformed to improve the damping effect.

[0023] Furthermore, a limiting cylinder 315 is fixedly arranged on the drive plate 302. A separating plate 316 is slidably arranged within the limiting cylinder 315. A connecting shaft 317 is fixedly arranged on the separating plate 316, and the other end of the connecting shaft 317 is fixedly connected to the locking plate 301. The control box 310 is connected to the limiting cylinder 315 via a connecting tube 314. A spring 318 is fixedly arranged between the drive plate 302 and the locking plate 301. The hydraulic fluid is filled into the control box 310 on one side of the locking plate 311, into the connecting tube 314, and into the limiting cylinder 315 on one side of the separating plate 316. When the pressure block 313 is moved, the locking plate 311 can be driven to force the hydraulic medium inside the control box 310, so that the hydraulic medium enters the limiting cylinder 315 and the locking plate 301 is pressed to move.At this moment, continuously pressing the pressure block 313 can cause the sealing plate 307 to move. If the moving pressure block 313 encounters significant resistance, the air cushion 2 completes the adjustment with the ULF. At this moment, the position of the sealing plate 307 is fixed, meaning the pressure block 313 can be released. At this moment, the locking plate 301 can have a certain range of movement, even if the air cushion 2 is more easily deformed. This increases the damping effect.

[0024] In the present embodiment, when a chamber on one side of the drive housing 306 is compressed, the hydraulic medium moves via the line 309 into the interior of the multi-stage telescopic rod 305, whereupon the multi-stage telescopic rod 305 can be extended to drive the drive plate 302. The moving drive plate 302 drives the locking plate 301 to move, thus compressing the gas inside the gas reservoir 3, so that the gas enters the interior of the air cushion 2 and inflates it.

[0025] When the pressure block 313 is moved, the locking plate 311 can be driven to force the hydraulic fluid inside the control box 310, allowing the hydraulic fluid to enter the limiting cylinder 315 and forcing the locking plate 301 to move. When the pressure block 313 is released, the locking plate 301 can then have a certain range of movement, allowing the air cushion 2 to deform more easily, thus increasing the damping effect.

[0026] In embodiment 2, which is based on embodiment 1, a box cover 101 is rotatably arranged on a box body 1. A storage groove 102 for receiving a ULF is provided in the box body 1. A blade guard groove 103 is provided on the cover 101. The interaction of the blade guard groove 103 and the storage groove 102 allows a specific ULF model to be received.

[0027] Furthermore, two foot pads 104 are fixedly arranged and two rollers 105 are rotatably arranged on the underside of the box body 1. The arrangement of the rollers 105 facilitates the movement of the box body 1, thus simplifying its movement and transport.

[0028] The specific embodiments mentioned above are merely some alternative embodiments of the present utility model. Based on the technical solution of the present utility model and the relevant inspiration of the embodiments mentioned above, a person skilled in the art would be able to make various alternative modifications and combinations of the specific embodiments mentioned above.

[0029] The present utility model relates to the technical field of storage boxes, in particular a storage box for an unmanned aerial vehicle. The technical solution comprises a box body and further a plurality of air cushions movably arranged inside the box body; an inflation component suitable for inflating the plurality of air cushions, wherein the inflation component comprises an air box, a locking plate slidably arranged inside the air box, and a drive plate; wherein the drive plate and the locking plate are rigidly connected to each other via a telescopic rod; and wherein the inflation component further comprises a pressure relief assembly for controlling the distance between the locking plate and the drive plate.The present utility model can be perfectly adapted to different models of unmanned aerial vehicles, remote controls and specially shaped accessories by moving the air cushions without adjusting the foam lining.

Claims

[1] Portable storage box for a ULF, consisting of a box body (1), characterized by comprehensive: a plurality of air cushions (2) which are movably arranged inside the box body (1); An inflation device suitable for inflating the plurality of air cushions (2), wherein the inflation device comprises an air box (3), a locking plate (301) and a drive plate (302) which are slidably arranged in the air box (3); the drive plate (302) and the locking plate (301) are rigidly connected to each other via a telescopic rod (303); and the inflation component further comprises a pressure relief assembly for controlling the distance between the locking plate (301) and the drive plate (302). [2] Portable storage box for a ULF according to claim 1, characterized by, that the inflation device comprises several supply tubes (304) which are fixedly arranged on the air box (3), wherein the plurality of supply tubes (304) correspond one-to-one to the air cushions (2) and are interconnected; a multi-stage telescopic rod (305) is fixedly arranged inside the air box (3), and the other end of the multi-stage telescopic rod (305) is fixedly connected to the drive plate (302); a drive box (306) is fixedly arranged on the air box (3); a sealing plate (307) is slidably arranged in the drive box (306); and a pressure rod (308) is fixedly arranged on the sealing plate (307). [3] Portable storage box for a ULF according to claim 2, characterized by, that the drive box (306) is connected to the multi-stage telescopic rod (305) via a line (309); and the hydraulic medium is filled into the drive box (306) on one side of the sealing plate and into the multi-stage telescopic rod (305) and the line (309). [4] Portable storage box for a ULF according to claim 3, characterized by , that the push rod (308) extends through one side of the drive box (306) to the outside of the drive box (306); and the drive box (306) is screwed together with a countersunk bolt (319). [5] Portable storage box for a ULF according to claim 4, characterized by, that the pressure relief device comprises: a control box (310) which is fixedly arranged on the pressure rod (308); a closure plate (311) which is slidably arranged in the control box (310); a connecting rod (312) which is fixedly arranged on the closure plate (311); and a pressure block (313) which is fixedly arranged on the connecting rod (312). [6] Portable storage box for a ULF according to claim 5, characterized by, that a limiting cylinder (315) is fixedly arranged on the drive plate (302); a separating plate (316) is slidably arranged in the limiting cylinder (315); a connecting shaft (317) is fixedly arranged on the separating plate (316), and the other end of the connecting shaft (317) is fixedly connected to the locking plate (301); the control box (310) is connected to the limiting cylinder (315) via a connecting tube (314); and a spring (318) is fixedly arranged between the drive plate (302) and the locking plate (301). [7] Portable storage box for a ULF according to claim 6, characterized by , that the hydraulic medium is filled into the control box (310) on one side of the closure plate (311), into the connecting pipe (314) and the limiting cylinder (315) on one side of the separating plate (316). [8] Portable storage box for a ULF according to claim 1, characterized by, that a cover (101) is rotatably arranged on the box body (1); a storage groove (102) for receiving the is arranged in the box body; a blade guard groove (103) is arranged on the cover (101); and two foot pads (104) are fixedly arranged on the underside of the box body (1) and two roller wheels (105) are rotatably arranged.