CN208530829U

CN208530829U - Unmanned plane expansion system and its unmanned plane, expansion module

Info

Publication number: CN208530829U
Application number: CN201820995036.1U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 熊贤武; 熊荣明; 唐尹
Original assignee: Shenzhen Dajiang Innovations Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Shenzhen Dajiang Innovations Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2018-06-26
Filing date: 2018-06-26
Publication date: 2019-02-22
Anticipated expiration: 2028-06-26
Also published as: CN110896629A; WO2020000653A1

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of unmanned plane expansion system and its unmanned plane, expansion module.Unmanned plane expansion system includes unmanned plane and expansion module.Fuselage surface offers deep gouge, and the bottom of deep gouge offers one or more mounting holes being detachably connected for external expansion module, and the bottom of deep gouge is equipped with standard interface.Circuit board is contained in fuselage, is electrically connected by standard interface and expansion module.Expansion module, including connecting plate and standard plug, connecting plate, connecting plate is contained in the deep gouge on unmanned aerial vehicle body surface, the counterbore of one or more settings corresponding with deep gouge mounting hole is offered on connecting plate, counterbore is used to make expansion module be removably secured with unmanned plane by installation part and connect, standard plug is set to the side of connecting plate, and standard plug is inserted into the standard interface in deep gouge and is electrically connected with the circuit board of unmanned plane.Above-mentioned unmanned plane expansion system can facilitate installation external connecting function element.

Description

Unmanned aerial vehicle expansion system and unmanned aerial vehicle, expansion module thereof

Technical Field

The utility model relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle field, especially an unmanned aerial vehicle extended system and unmanned aerial vehicle, extension module thereof.

Background

In recent years, along with the development of science and technology, the application range of unmanned aerial vehicles is more and more extensive. Under many circumstances, unmanned aerial vehicle need install different function extension module in order to correspond to realize different functions.

Traditional unmanned aerial vehicle does not have standard external interface to provide the expansion module, and expansion module and unmanned aerial vehicle's connection relies on mechanical structure and the electricity structure realization that expansion module self brought usually. The non-standard connection mode of the extension module will cause great influence on the performance of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and even possibly influence the flight safety of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

An object of the utility model is to provide a standardized unmanned aerial vehicle extended system and unmanned aerial vehicle, extension module thereof.

An unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising:

the device comprises a machine body, wherein a sinking groove is formed in the surface of the machine body, one or more mounting holes for detachably connecting an external expansion module are formed in the bottom of the sinking groove, and a standard interface is arranged at the bottom of the sinking groove;

the circuit board is contained in the machine body and is electrically connected with the expansion module through the standard interface.

An expansion module for a drone, comprising:

the connecting plate is accommodated in a sink groove in the surface of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, one or more counter bores corresponding to the mounting holes of the sink groove are formed in the connecting plate, and the counter bores are used for enabling the expansion module to be detachably and fixedly connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle through mounting pieces;

the standard plug is arranged on one side of the connecting plate, and the standard plug can be inserted into a standard interface in the sinking groove and is electrically connected with a circuit board of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

An unmanned aerial vehicle extension system comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle extension system,

the unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a body and a circuit board, wherein a sinking groove is formed in the surface of the body, one or more mounting holes for the external expansion module to be detachably connected are formed in the bottom of the sinking groove, a standard interface is arranged at the bottom of the sinking groove, and the circuit board is contained in the body and is electrically connected with the expansion module through the standard interface;

expansion module, including connecting plate and standard plug, the connecting plate is acceptd in the heavy inslot on unmanned aerial vehicle fuselage surface, set up the counter bore that one or more and heavy groove mounting hole correspond to set up on the connecting plate, the counter bore is used for through the installed part, makes expansion module and unmanned aerial vehicle detachably fixed connection, the standard plug is located one side of connecting plate, standard plug can insert the standard interface in the heavy groove and carry out the electricity with unmanned aerial vehicle's circuit board and be connected.

In above-mentioned unmanned aerial vehicle expansion system, the extension module can be dismantled with the fuselage and be connected. The extension module is connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle body, so that the function of matching and applying external functional elements and the unmanned aerial vehicle can be conveniently realized. When need not increase the extension module, can dismantle the extension module, use the apron to cover unmanned aerial vehicle's heavy groove, can not cause any influence to unmanned aerial vehicle's ordinary use and outward appearance.

And, extension module can be connected with unmanned aerial vehicle's circuit board electricity, is equipped with the standard plug on the extension module, can with unmanned aerial vehicle's standard interface connection through the standard plug. Therefore, the external functional element can be electrically connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle circuit board through the standard plug and the standard interface. The standardized expansion module can help the application range of the unmanned aerial vehicle to be further expanded, and the standardized development of the unmanned aerial vehicle is facilitated.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an unmanned aerial vehicle expansion system according to the present embodiment;

fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of another angle of the unmanned aerial vehicle expansion system of the present embodiment;

fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the unmanned aerial vehicle according to the embodiment;

fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a fuselage of the unmanned aerial vehicle expansion system shown in fig. 1;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural view of the fuselage according to another state shown in FIG. 4;

fig. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of another angle of the unmanned aerial vehicle extension system shown in fig. 1.

The reference numerals are explained below: 10. an unmanned aerial vehicle; 11. a body; 12. an upper cover; 13. sinking a groove; 131. a standard interface; 132. mounting holes; 133. buckling; 14. a cover plate; 141. a card slot; 15. a circuit board; 151. an electrical connection interface; 16. a horn; 20. an expansion module; 21. a connecting plate; 211. a counter bore; 22. a standard plug; 23. a support; 231. reinforcing ribs; 30. and (4) a functional element.

Detailed Description

While the present invention may be susceptible to embodiment in different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail only some specific embodiments thereof with the understanding that the present description is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to that as illustrated herein.

Thus, a feature indicated in this specification will serve to explain one of the features of an embodiment of the invention, and not to imply that every embodiment of the invention must have the described feature. Further, it should be noted that this specification describes many features. Although some features may be combined to show a possible system design, these features may also be used in other combinations not explicitly described. Thus, the combinations illustrated are not intended to be limiting unless otherwise specified.

In the embodiments shown in the drawings, directional references (such as upper, lower, left, right, front and rear) are used to explain the structure and movement of the various elements of the invention not absolutely, but relatively. These descriptions are appropriate when the elements are in the positions shown in the drawings. If the description of the positions of these elements changes, the indication of these directions changes accordingly.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Referring to fig. 3, the drone 10 includes a fuselage 11 and a circuit board 15 (visible in fig. 2). The drone further includes a plurality of arms 16. The arms 16 are symmetrically arranged around the body 11. The body 11 is provided with a receiving cavity, and the circuit board 15 is received in the receiving cavity of the body 11.

Please refer to fig. 1 and fig. 2, the present invention provides an extension system for an unmanned aerial vehicle. The unmanned aerial vehicle extension system comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle 10 and an extension module 20. The expansion module 20 is detachably connected with the drone 10. When external functional element is installed to needs, install extension module 20 on unmanned aerial vehicle 10, when need not install external functional element, dismantle extension module 20 again, do not influence other user state of unmanned aerial vehicle 10.

The expansion module 20 comprises a connection plate 21 and a standard socket 22. In certain embodiments, the expansion module 20 may further include a support 23 for supporting the external functional element 30.

Referring to fig. 4, a sinking groove 13 is formed on the surface of the body 11. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sink 13 is opened at the front end of the upper cover 12. The sinking groove 13 is used for accommodating and fixing the expansion module 20. In other embodiments, the opening position of the sinking groove 13 may be designed according to needs, and is not limited herein.

The shape of the sinking groove 13 is matched with the shape of the connecting plate 21 of the expansion module 20. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sink 13 is elongated. In other embodiments, the shape of the sinking groove 13 can be designed according to needs, and is not limited herein.

The bottom of the sink 13 is provided with a mounting hole 132. The mounting hole 132 may be one or more. Specifically, in the present embodiment, two mounting holes 132 are symmetrically disposed in the sinking groove 13. It is understood that the number of the mounting holes 132 may be 3 or 4 to enhance the connection strength between the main body 11 and the expansion module 20, and is not limited herein.

The mounting holes 132 are used to mount the mounting members 40 connected to the expansion module 20. Specifically, in this embodiment, the mounting holes 132 are threaded holes, the mounting members 40 are bolts that engage with the threaded holes, and the mounting members 40 and the mounting holes 132 engage with each other to tightly connect the expansion module 20 and the unmanned aerial vehicle 10.

Referring to fig. 1 and fig. 2, a standard interface 131 is disposed at the bottom of the sink 13. The circuit board 15 is provided with an electrical connection interface 151 at a position relative to the standard interface 131. The standard interface 131 is adapted to the standard plug 22 of the expansion module 20 to ensure that the standard plug 22 can be electrically connected to the circuit board 15 through the standard interface 131. Specifically, the standard interface 131 is provided at a bottom middle position of the sink 13. In other embodiments, the position of the standard interface 131 may be set according to needs, and is not limited herein.

Further, in the present embodiment, the standard interface 131 is a USB interface. It is understood that in other embodiments, the standard interface 131 may be selected according to the requirement, and is not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 5, the body 11 further includes a cover plate 14. The cover plate 14 is detachably provided to cover the sinking groove 13. When the function extension needs to be carried out to unmanned aerial vehicle 10, apron 14 is dismantled to can expose heavy groove 13, be convenient for install expansion module 20. When the function expansion by the expansion module 20 is not needed, the cover plate 14 is disposed at the sinking groove 13 to seal the sinking groove 13, so as to protect the sinking groove 13 and ensure the sealing and integrity of the outer surface of the body 11.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the cover 14 is engaged with the body 11. The cover plate 14 has locking grooves 141 at both ends thereof. Referring to fig. 4, two ends of the sinking groove 13 are respectively provided with a buckle 133, and the locking groove 141 is connected with the buckle 133 in a matching manner. The clamping groove 141 is matched and clamped with the buckle 133, so that the cover plate 14 is convenient to disassemble and assemble, and the operation is simple.

Alternatively, the cover plate 14 is provided with a snap at both ends. The two ends of the sinking groove 13 are correspondingly provided with a clamping groove matched with the sinking groove, and the clamping groove is matched and connected with the buckle. The snap-in connection of the cover 14 to the body 11 is likewise possible. The surface of the machine body 11, which is provided with the sinking groove 13, is an arched surface, and the surface of the cover plate 14 is matched with the surface of the machine body 11. Therefore, the cover plate 14 enables the surface of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 11 to be in the position of the sink groove 13, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle body 11 can be smoothly transited, the streamline shape of the surface of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 11 is ensured, and the surface of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 11 is enabled to be subjected to smaller air resistance.

It is understood that in other embodiments, the cover plate 14 may be implemented by binding, adhering, or the like, and may be detachably disposed on the upper cover 12 of the body 11.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the expansion module 20 includes a connection board 21, a standard plug 22 and a bracket 23.

The connecting plate 21 is received in the sink 13. The shape of the connecting plate 21 is matched with the shape of the sinking groove 13. Specifically, the shape of the connection plate 21 is also elongated.

In the present embodiment, the upper cover 12 is arched at the position where the sinking groove 13 is opened, and the surface of the sinking groove 13 is also arched. Accordingly, the shape of the connecting plate 21 matches the shape of the sink 13, and is also a dome plate. The connecting plate 21 and the sinking groove 13 can be completely abutted, and the connecting plate 21 can be stably connected with the machine body 11.

One or more counterbores 211 are formed in the web 21. The counterbore 211 is located opposite the location of the mounting hole 132. The number of the counter bores 211 corresponds to the number of the mounting holes 132, so that the stable connection between the machine body 11 and the connecting plate 21 is ensured.

In the present embodiment, the counter bores 211 are symmetrically disposed at both ends of the connecting plate 21. Counterbore 211 enables mounting member 40 to pass therethrough. For example, when the mounting member 40 is a bolt, the bolt passes through the counter bore 211 of the connecting plate 21 and is tightly coupled with the mounting hole 132 in the counter bore 13, so that the expansion module 20 can be detachably mounted on the body 11.

Referring to fig. 1 and fig. 2, the standard plug 22 is disposed on a side surface of the connecting plate 21 near the bottom of the sinking groove 13. The connector plate 21 is positioned opposite the standard interface 131 of the sink 13. The circuit board 15 is accommodated in the body 11. The circuit board 15 is provided with an electrical connection interface 151 at a position relative to the standard interface 131. The standard interface 131 is adapted to the standard plug 22 of the expansion module 20. When the expansion module 20 is received in the slot 13, the standard plug 22 is electrically connected to the circuit board 15 through the standard interface 131.

The standard plug 22 may be electrically and/or signal connected to the circuit board 15. It is understood that the standard plug 22 and the standard interface 131 may be interfitting plugs. The plug may be a signal connector or a power connector.

A bracket 23 is provided on the other side of the connection plate relative to the standard plug 22. Specifically, the bracket 23 is fixedly provided on the upper end face of the connecting plate 22.

Referring to fig. 6, the bracket 23 is L-shaped, wherein one section is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 21, and the other section is used for connecting the external application function component 30.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, one end of the bracket 23 is connected to the connecting plate 21, and an end surface of the other end of the bracket 23 is provided with an interface. The bracket 23 has an inner hollow structure and can accommodate at least one of an electric wire, a circuit board, and a transmission line. The functional element 30 may be mounted on a support 23 for use with the drone 10 via the expansion module 20.

In the present embodiment, the function element 30 is a searchlight. In other embodiments, the functional element 30 may be a microphone, a sound recorder, an external camera, a manipulator interface, an ultrasonic sensor, and the like, which are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 6, in the present embodiment, a plurality of ribs 231 are disposed at one end of the bracket 23 fixedly connected to the connecting plate 21. The ribs 231 are symmetrically distributed. The reinforcing rib 231 improves the strength of the bracket 23. The bracket 23 provides a bearing function for the functional element 30, and the strength of the bracket 23 is high, so that the functional element 30 can be stably supported on the bracket 23.

In the unmanned aerial vehicle expansion system, the expansion module 20 is detachably connected with the fuselage 11. When the expansion module 20 needs to be connected, the expansion module 20 is connected with the airframe 11, and the connection with the corresponding functional element and the unmanned aerial vehicle 10 can be realized. When the expansion module 20 is not required to be added, the expansion module 20 can be detached, and the expansion module 20 is prevented from influencing the use of the unmanned aerial vehicle 10. The expansion module 20 can facilitate connection of the drone 10.

And, extension module 20 can be connected with unmanned aerial vehicle 10's circuit board electricity, is equipped with standard plug 22 on the extension module 20, can be connected with unmanned aerial vehicle's standard interface 131 through standard plug 22. The external functional element 30 can thus be electrically connected to the circuit board of the drone 10 via the standard plug 22 and the standard interface 131. Consequently, external functional element 30 with the standard connects can conveniently realize being connected with unmanned aerial vehicle 10, and the extension of the range of application of unmanned aerial vehicle 10 of being convenient for is favorable to unmanned aerial vehicle 10's standardized development.

While the present invention has been described with reference to several exemplary embodiments, it is understood that the terminology used is intended to be in the nature of words of description and illustration, rather than of limitation. As the present invention may be embodied in several forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof, it should also be understood that the above-described embodiments are not limited by any of the details of the foregoing description, but rather should be construed broadly within its spirit and scope as defined in the appended claims, and therefore all changes and modifications that fall within the meets and bounds of the claims, or equivalences of such meets and bounds are therefore intended to be embraced by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising:

2. The drone of claim 1, wherein the sink is elongated, and the mounting holes are symmetrically disposed in the sink.

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 2, wherein the mounting holes are threaded holes for mating with fastening bolts.

4. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 1, further comprising a cover plate removably covering the sink to cover the sink.

5. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 4, wherein the cover plate is snap-fit connected with the fuselage.

6. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 4, wherein clamping grooves are formed in two ends of the cover plate, and clamping buckles matched with the clamping grooves are correspondingly formed in two ends of the sinking groove; or,

the two ends of the cover plate are provided with buckles, the two ends of the sinking groove are correspondingly provided with clamping grooves matched with the sinking groove,

the clamping groove is connected with the buckle in a matched mode.

7. An unmanned aerial vehicle as defined in claim 4, wherein the surface of the fuselage is an arcuate surface, and the surface of the cover plate is adapted to the surface of the fuselage.

8. The unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 1, wherein the fuselage comprises an upper cover, and the sink is open at a front end of the upper cover.

9. An extension module for a drone, comprising:

10. The expansion module of unmanned aerial vehicle of claim 9, wherein the expansion module further comprises a bracket, and the bracket is fixedly arranged on the upper end surface of the connecting plate.

11. The expansion module of claim 10, wherein the bracket is L-shaped, and one section of the bracket is fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and the other section of the bracket is used for connecting external functional elements.

12. The unmanned aerial vehicle's expansion module of claim 11, wherein, the support one end of being connected with the connecting plate is equipped with a plurality of strengthening ribs, the strengthening rib symmetric distribution.

13. The expansion module of claim 11, wherein the support is an internal hollow structure capable of accommodating at least one of a wire, a circuit board, and a transmission line.

14. An unmanned aerial vehicle expansion system is characterized by comprising,

the unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a vehicle body and a circuit board, wherein a sinking groove is formed in the surface of the vehicle body, one or more mounting holes for detachably connecting an external expansion module are formed in the bottom of the sinking groove, a standard interface is arranged at the bottom of the sinking groove, and the circuit board is contained in the vehicle body and is electrically connected with the expansion module through the standard interface;