Integrated Energy-Load Assembly for UAV Task Adaptability

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing unmanned aerial vehicles require time-consuming and labor-intensive replacement of separate energy and load parts for different tasks, leading to inefficiencies and potential damage during assembly and disassembly.

Innovation Solution

An integrated energy-load assembly that includes an accommodating box with a power source and load, connected via an undercarriage, allowing for quick and efficient installation and removal, with features like detachable connections, heat dissipation, and waterproofing to enhance usability and durability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate energy part and load part are installed in the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle, then the unmanned aerial vehicle can perform different tasks by replacing parts, but the replacement process is troublesome and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetask adaptabilityVSAvoidassembly and disassembly time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the energy part and load part into an integrated energy-load assembly that is installed as a single unit on the unmanned aerial vehicle body. This merging eliminates the need for separate assembly and disassembly of individual components, directly reducing the time and complexity of part replacement while maintaining task adaptability through different assembly configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If separate energy part and load part are installed in the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle, then the unmanned aerial vehicle can perform different tasks by replacing parts, but a variety of tools are required for assembling and disassembling

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetask adaptabilityVSAvoidassembly tools
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

By integrating the energy part and load part into a single assembly unit with unified connection interfaces, the patent reduces the variety of tools needed for assembly and disassembly. The integrated design allows for standardized connection mechanisms that can be operated with fewer tool types compared to separate component assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If separate energy part and load part are installed in the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle, then the unmanned aerial vehicle can perform different tasks by replacing parts, but the assembling and disassembling efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetask adaptabilityVSAvoidassembling and disassembling efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The integration of energy and load parts into a single assembly unit fundamentally improves assembly and disassembly efficiency by reducing the number of operational steps. The unified design allows for rapid attachment and detachment as one complete unit, eliminating the sequential assembly operations required for separate parts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Adaptability or versatility

If separate energy part and load part are installed in the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle, then the unmanned aerial vehicle can perform different tasks by replacing parts, but damages are easily caused during replacement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetask adaptabilityVSAvoidcomponent damage resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated energy-load assembly reduces the risk of damage during replacement by minimizing the number of handling operations and connection points. Fewer separate components mean fewer potential failure points and less exposure to damage risks during the assembly and disassembly process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11926413B2Energy-load asssembly for an unmanned aerial vehicle
Publication Date: 2024.03.12 SHANDONG DINGFENG AVIATION TECH CO LTD
  • US11926413B2 patent drawing
  • US11926413B2 patent drawing

AI summary

An energy-load assembly includes an accommodating box, a power source, a load and an undercarriage. The accommodating box can be connected to a body of an unmanned aerial vehicle; the power source is arranged in the accommodating box, and can provide electric energy to the unmanned aerial vehicle; the load is arranged at the bottom of the accommodating box; and the undercarriage is connected to the accommodating box. The energy-load assembly provided integrates the power source, the load and the undercarriage. The corresponding power source and the load can be integrated according to different tasks performed.