UAV Payload Support Membrane for Impact-Absorbing Securement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Unsecured or poorly secured payloads in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can cause damage to both the payload and the UAV due to unwanted movements, leading to reduced power efficiency, flight precision, and potential crashes.

Innovation Solution

A payload securement apparatus using elastic membranes and members that can be deployed in open and closed positions to support and secure payloads, reducing unwanted movement and damage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If rigid members are used to secure payloads, then the payload is firmly held in place, but impacts from the UAV are transferred to the payload causing damage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepayload position stabilityVSAvoidimpact damage to payload

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses flexible membranes instead of rigid members to secure the payload. These membranes can deform and absorb impact forces, preventing direct transfer of shocks to the payload while still maintaining secure attachment during flight

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The flexible membrane structure acts as a pre-configured cushioning system that absorbs and dissipates impact energy before it reaches the payload, protecting fragile items from damage during UAV operations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

2Device complexity

If an unsecured or poorly secured payload is used, then the UAV structure is simpler, but the payload causes unwanted movement leading to damage and reduced power efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurement system complexityVSAvoidflight stability and power efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The flexible membrane provides effective payload securement with a simpler structure compared to rigid frameworks. The membrane conforms to the payload shape and provides sufficient restraint while maintaining system simplicity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The flexible membrane acts as an intermediary between the UAV structure and the payload, providing secure attachment while allowing for movement absorption and impact mitigation, thus ensuring flight stability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

The apparatus minimizes payload damage and enhances UAV power efficiency and flight precision by absorbing impacts and maintaining stability during transit.

Implementation Method 1

A payload securement apparatus may include an elastic membrane coupled with at least a first member and a second member of the UAV

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS20260035073A1Apparatus for securing payload in aerial delivery

Publication Date: 2026.02.05 FLYTREX AVIATION LTD

AI summary

A system and method for payload securing and support in unmanned aerial delivery is presented. The system includes: a first member having a first connector configured to be connected to a first part of a UAV; a second member, having a second connector configured to be connected to a second part of the UAV; and a membrane coupled with the first member at a first edge and with the second member at a second edge, wherein the first member and the second member are configured to be deployed together in a first position relative to the vehicle and further configured to be deployed in a second position relative to the aerial vehicle such that the second position contacts a payload coupled to the aerial vehicle, providing support to the payload in a direction of travel of the aerial vehicle.