A fluid injector unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) that is capable of injecting repair material to a concrete structure, comprising, an injector arm, a flexible hose with a braided mesh, a pump, a set of batteries and a fluid container.

Description

[0001] A FLUID INJECTOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

[0002] Technical Filed

[0003] The present invention relates generally to UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) that is capable of injecting repair material to a concrete structure.

[0004] Background Art

[0005] One type of known Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is to spray fluid. In patent publication DE202014002338U1, the spray is for application of pesticides in agriculture, forestry and vineyards. However, this patent is only limited to providing the spraying service. The system based on this patent may fail if the need is for fluid injection.

[0006] Summary of invention

[0007] According to the present invention, there is provided a Fluid Injector Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (1) comprising, an injector arm (2), a flexible hose with a braided mesh (3), a pump (4), a set of batteries (5), a fluid container (6).

[0008] According to the present invention, the Fluid Injector Unmanned Aerial Vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible hose (3) is BALFLON SAE 100R14 with a braided stainless-steel mesh, attached to the stator and contains the injector nozzle (2) that let the material outlet. The hose is moved by a servo motor MG996R and its couplings: both upper and lower both made of ABS plastic material.

[0009] According to the present invention, the Fluid Injector Unmanned Aerial Vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pump (4) NEMA 23 pump EM556S motor has an aluminum nozzle that allows coupling between the hose and the stator, and the pump stator manufacturing material is ABS. According to the present invention, the Fluid Injector Unmanned Aerial Vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the battery (5) is Lipo of 24 [V] and 4 [Ah],

[0010] According to the present invention, the Fluid Injector Unmanned Aerial Vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fluid container (6) manufactured with an ABS plastic.

[0011] Brief Description of Drawing

[0012] For better understanding of the nature and objects of invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing forming apart of this specification and in which similar numerals of reference indicate corresponding part in all the figures of the drawings.

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[0026] Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment

[0027] Referring to Figure 1, a general image of the fluid injector UAV is shown in isometric view and with its conforming parts. Referring to Figure 2, a general image of the UAV inside view showing all its details and components.

[0028] Referring to Figure 3, different components of the injector arm in exploded view, (3.1) is a flexible hose with a braided mesh, is attached to the stator and contains the injector nozzle that let the material outlet (3.5), the hose is moved by a motor (3.3) and its couplings: both upper (3.2) and lower (3.4).

[0029] Referring to Figure 4, different components of the positive displacement pump, (4.1) is the nozzle that allows coupling between the hose and the stator, (4.2) it is the type V clamp that holds the stator and the nozzle together, (4.3) is the pump stator, (4.4) it is the battery, (4.5) is the controller, (4.6) is the stepper motor, (4.7) is the coupler, (4.8) it is the stator cover.

[0030] Referring to Figure 5, the screw extruder allows the material to exit through the injection nozzle.

[0031] Referring to Figure 6, the batteries of the UAV, (6.1) is the fixing attachments.

[0032] Referring to Figure 7, the UAV structure, (7.1) is the injecting nozzle.

[0033] Referring to Figure 8, the components of the horizontal load-bearing UAV structural system.

[0034] Referring to Figure 9, the components of vertical load-bearing UAV structural system.

[0035] Referring to Figure 10, the components of the UAV structural system, (10.1) is the rectangular plate that supports the weight of the injection system, (10.29) is the joint between the tube of the injector arm and the rectangular plate, (10.3) is the tube of the injector arm. Referring to Figure 11, the components of the fluid container, (11.1) processes an inlet coupling so that the material can be placed inside the (11.2) container.

[0036] Referring to Figure 12, the components of the UAV video capturing system.

[0037] Referring to Figure 13, the rotor that generates the lifting force.

Claims

Claims1. A Fluid Injector Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (1) comprising:An injector arm (2)A flexible hose with a braided mesh (3)A pump (4)A set of batteries (5)A fluid container (6)2. The Fluid Injector Unmanned Aerial Vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible hose (3) is BALFLON SAE 100R14 with a braided stainless-steel mesh, attached to the stator and contains the injector nozzle (2) that let the material outlet. The hose is moved by a servo motor MG996R and its couplings: both upper and lower both made of ABS plastic material.

3. The Fluid Injector Unmanned Aerial Vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pump (4) NEMA 23 pump EM556S motor has an aluminum nozzle that allows coupling between the hose and the stator, and the pump stator manufacturing material is ABS.

4. The Fluid Injector Unmanned Aerial Vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the battery (5) is Lipo of 24 [V] and 4 [Ah],5. The Fluid Injector Unmanned Aerial Vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fluid container (6) manufactured with an ABS plastic.

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