Drone-Based Flying Conveyor With Vertical Rescue Duct
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fire rescue operations in high-rise buildings located in narrow alleyways are hindered by the inability of aerial ladders to maneuver and the need to retrieve personal items, as they require space for telescoping and turning, and current solutions are insufficient for this task.
Innovation Solution
A flying conveyor device comprising a drone with a frame body and aeronautic units, connected to a conveying module with a duct system that allows items or persons to be lifted to higher altitudes and safely lowered, featuring a flexible conveying duct and air supply for maneuverability and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If aerial ladders are used for fire rescue in high-rise buildings, then rescue capability is provided, but the device cannot maneuver in narrow alleyways due to requiring space for telescoping and turning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical aerial ladder system with a drone-based flying conveyor device. The drone uses aerial propulsion (rotors) instead of mechanical telescoping and turning mechanisms, enabling it to navigate narrow alleyways without requiring lateral space for maneuvering. The conveyor function is integrated into the drone body, allowing it to transport victims directly while maintaining vertical operation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from horizontal maneuvering (ladder telescoping and turning) to vertical operation (drone flight). By operating in the vertical dimension through aerial propulsion, the device can access high-rise buildings and transport victims vertically without being constrained by horizontal space limitations of narrow alleyways.
2Productivity
If aerial ladders are used for fire rescue, then victims can be evacuated, but personal items cannot be retrieved due to insufficient capability
Solution Approach 1:
The flying conveyor device is designed with multi-functionality to handle both victim evacuation and personal item retrieval operations. The conveyor belt can transport various types of objects including humans and personal belongings, making the device versatile enough to address different rescue needs simultaneously or sequentially, thereby improving overall productivity and adaptability.
3Ease of operation
If a flying conveyor device with drone is used, then maneuverability in narrow alleyways is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into a single integrated system: the drone provides both aerial mobility and the conveyor function for transporting victims and items. By combining the propulsion system, control system, and conveyor mechanism into one unified device, the invention reduces the need for separate complex systems that would be required if using traditional aerial ladders plus additional retrieval mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient rescue and retrieval of items from high-rise buildings in narrow alleyways by providing a safe and agile means of transport, overcoming spatial constraints and enhancing rescue efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The at least one drone includes a frame body and a plurality of aeronautic units. The aeronautic units are connected to the frame body and are spaced apart angularly around the frame body.
Implementation Method 2
The bottom duct open end is lower than the top duct open end. When the at least one drone ascends, the frame body pulls the top duct open end of the conveying duct upward to a higher altitude, and a descending movement is allowed through the frame hole and the slide channel.
Data Source
AI summary
The flying conveyor device includes a drone and a conveying module. The drone includes a frame body and a plurality of aeronautic units. The frame body defines a frame hole. The aeronautic units are connected to and are spaced apart angularly around the frame body. The conveying module is connected to the drone, and includes a conveying duct connected to the frame body and having a top duct open end connected to the frame body and spatially communicated with the frame hole, a bottom duct open end lower than the top duct open end, and a slide channel extending from the top duct open end to the bottom duct open end. When the drone ascends, the frame body pulls the top duct open end upward to a high level, and a descending movement is allowed through the frame hole and the slide channel.