Detachable Gimbal Connection Apparatus With Alignment Component

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing gimbal fixing apparatuses for unmanned aerial vehicles are inconvenient to assemble and disassemble, leading to wear and damage of circuit connection terminals, which can result in failure to transmit image data and operate the gimbal effectively.

Innovation Solution

A connection apparatus with an alignment component, a pre-installed component, and a locking component that aligns and securely connects the gimbal's circuit connection terminal with the unmanned aerial vehicle's terminal, reducing mechanical stress and allowing for easy assembly and disassembly through simple rotating or pressing operations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the gimbal is detachably connected to the fuselage using a sliding block and sliding rail structure, then the gimbal can be assembled and disassembled, but the circuit connection terminal on the sliding block easily wears during disassembly, affecting transmission of image data and causing gimbal failure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetachability of gimbalVSAvoidservice life of circuit connection terminal
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The circuit connection terminal is pre-aligned with the alignment component before the sliding block engages with the sliding rail. This preliminary alignment ensures that the circuit connection terminal is already in position and does not undergo mechanical wear during the assembly or disassembly process, resolving the contradiction between detachability and terminal reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The connection apparatus is divided into distinct functional components: an alignment component for circuit alignment, a sliding block for movement, and a sliding rail for guidance. By separating the alignment function from the sliding mechanism, the circuit connection terminal is protected from mechanical wear while maintaining detachability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If the gimbal is fixed using a conventional fixing apparatus, then the connection is stable, but the apparatus is inconvenient for users and not easy to assemble and disassemble

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidease of assembly and disassembly
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The connection apparatus transitions from a static fixed structure to a dynamic system where the sliding block can move along the sliding rail. This allows the connection to be both stable when engaged and easily adjustable or removable when needed, resolving the contradiction between connection stability and ease of operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The sliding rail acts as an intermediary between the fixed fuselage and the movable gimbal. It provides a guided path that ensures stable connection when engaged while allowing smooth assembly and disassembly operations, bridging the gap between stability and ease of operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11543071B2Connection apparatus of detachable gimbal and unmanned aerial vehicle
Publication Date: 2023.01.03 AUTEL ROBOTICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A connection apparatus of a detachable gimbal and an unmanned aerial vehicle are disclosed. The connection apparatus of a detachable gimbal includes: an alignment component, where the alignment component is configured to align a circuit connection terminal of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a circuit connection terminal of a gimbal; a pre-installed component disposed on the alignment component, where the pre-installed component moves relative to the alignment component to fixedly connect the gimbal to a fuselage of the unmanned aerial vehicle; and a locking component disposed on the pre-installed component, where the locking component locks the pre-installed component when the pre-installed component moves relative to the alignment component to a preset location.