RU211866U1 - Transport and launch system for multicopters - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to aviation transport systems, in particular to a transport cargo system for flying multicopter robots, and can be used as a device for creating systems for their transportation and launch in remote control mode. The technical task is to expand the functionality. The device includes a housing, in the internal space of which multicopters are placed (not part of the proposed utility model).

The case contains: an autonomous power supply module, a module for receiving and transmitting radio waves, a mechanism for turning the case, a mechanism for fixing the separate position and movement of multicopters in the case, and a control computing module.

The housing flip mechanism includes a support link and a drive. The support link is made in the form of a surface that completely or partially overlaps the internal space of the body, and is installed on the end part of the body through a hinge. In the transport position, the support link is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body. In the position corresponding to the launch of the multicopter, the reference link rotates more than 90°, preferably 110°.

The mechanism for fixing the separate position and movement of multicopters in the body includes output links mounted on the body with the possibility of movement along the longitudinal axis. The output links are proposed to be made in the form of a continuous chain, each output link is driven by an individual drive. Output links are located on opposite sides of the body.

The output links are equipped with the same type of stops, on which multicopters rely. The stops separate the multicopters from each other, exclude their unauthorized movement along the links. In this case, the stops fix the mutual position of the multicopters relative to each other and the body. The mechanism provides a floor-by-floor arrangement of multicopters in the body at a safe distance.

1 p. f-ly pm, 8 ill.

Description

Technical field

The utility model relates to air transport systems, in particular to a cargo transport system for flying multicopter robots, and can be used as a device for creating systems for their transportation and launch in remote control mode.

Prior Art

Known platform for transporting and launching multicopters, including a mobile platform of cylindrical shape, which houses the multicopter in the transport position (patent publication US 20180170510 (A1), B64C 39/02, published 06/21/2018). The arms of the multicopter carrier frame with propellers at the ends are transformed and placed parallel to the longitudinal axis of the platform. The platform is equipped with mechanisms for forced withdrawal of the multicopter from it, and the multicopter itself is equipped with additional mechanisms for transferring the arms of the carrier frame to the working position after it leaves the platform. The disadvantage of the known device is the limited functionality due to the probability of launching only one multicopter, and in addition, its special design. To be placed in the guide housing, the multicopter must have a transformable base frame. Only in this case is its placement in the guide housing ensured. This excludes the possibility of using the well-known solution for launching multicopters with a classical construction scheme, without additional mechanisms.

A known system (patent publication US 2016364989, B64C 39/02, published 12/15/2016) control of an unmanned aerial vehicle, including a movable module with a cavity in which are placed: aircraft; a system for removing them from the cavity; communication transceiver; accumulators; an aircraft action control processor; a protective element (door) blocking access to the cavity with aircraft. This solution has functional limitations in terms of applicability and reliability. Aircraft are not fixed on the takeoff and landing surface (landing surface 115, fig. 1A); therefore, when the spatial position of the movable module changes or external force impacts - impacts, the aircraft will be displaced and damaged against the body walls. In addition, the implementation of takeoff and landing surfaces 115 for each aircraft, with a support in accordance with the claimed design (fig. 3B), is only possible if they are not rigidly attached to the mechanism of the output system. This circumstance excludes unauthorized interaction of aircraft with the hull under external influences (impacts) on the movable module or a change in its spatial position. When an aircraft takes off, the resulting air flows act on the vehicles located in the body, causing them to shift. When moving the transport module (fig. 1A), it may tip over on its side or overturn. In this case, the claimed position of the cover 230 (fig. 2B), placed in the side surface of the body 105, excludes the launch of aircraft, which limits the functionality of the known solution. In addition, this position of the cover excludes the free takeoff of the aircraft in the limited space of the cavity, and is only possible with one aircraft and free space above it. This solution reduces the functionality, excluding, in the presence of a cover, the placement of several aircraft in the body, and requiring a significant increase in its dimensions.

The closest analogue to the claimed utility model is an element of a safe transport system for flying robots, which is a farm containing protective elements that limit the airspace and located at a distance from the earth's surface (RF patent No. 2544436 V64C 39/02 publication 03/20/2015). In this case, the truss is fixed above the ground with the help of additional structures located on the ground or on elements of transport or urban infrastructure. The element of a safe transportation system contains navigation marks for flying robots. Navigation marks can be made in the form of emitters or transceivers of radio waves in different ranges, or visual signs for navigation of flying robots. The farm can have a square, rectangular, round, oval, diamond-shaped, trapezoidal cross-sectional shape. As additional structures, support beams or racks can be used. The technical solution ensures the integrity and protection of flying robots from collisions with other robots, from damage and theft. The disadvantage of the known solution is limited functionality due to the lack of mobility of the system, the impossibility of launching flying robots (mainly multicopters) in a safe mode. Turning on the engines of one multicopter in a closed space is accompanied by the creation of vortex flows that create a displacement of the flying robots that are not currently running. This leads to their unauthorized movement around the farm and / or overturning and, as a result, the removal from the working state. The mobility of the system is excluded separately, which is necessary for the safe transportation, launch and control of flying robots. Due to the limited flight range of multicopters, the functionality, when launched from a stationary structure, is reduced, since in this case reaching a given zone of a multicopter requires more flight time, and, accordingly, more energy-consuming, which leads to a decrease in the payload carried by them.

Utility Model Disclosure

The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to increase the functionality by launching multicopters from any possible spatial position of the device body and eliminating the negative interaction of multicopters (not part of the proposed utility model) when using the device.

The technical problem is solved by the fact that in the proposed transport-launching device (transport-launching system) for multicopters, made in the form of a body limiting the internal space, with a cross-sectional shape of the body cavity corresponding to the outer contour of each multicopter, while the device is equipped with an autonomous power supply module, a control computing module, a module for receiving and transmitting radio waves, a reversal mechanism, including a support link mounted on the end surface of the housing with the possibility of rotation, a mechanism for fixing the separate position and movement, including oppositely located output links installed with the possibility of movement in the direction perpendicular to the cross section of the housing and equipped with stops for each multicopter.

Brief description of the drawings

The utility model is illustrated with illustrations.

Fig. 1 - a constructive image of the transport-launching device for multicopters, in the initial position before loading the multicopters (the body is conditionally shown as transparent).

Fig. 2 - standard position of the transport-launching system in the transport position.

Fig. 3 - constructive spatial image of the transport-launching system for multicopters in the transport position (the case is conditionally shown as transparent).

Fig. 4 - the process of starting a multicopter (the body is conditionally shown as transparent).

Fig. 5 - spatial image of the transport-launching system for multicopters in preparation for launch from an abnormal position.

Fig. 6 - intermediate position of the transport-launching system for multicopters in preparation for launch from an abnormal position.

Fig. 7 - the position of the transport-launching system for multicopters when starting from an abnormal position.

Fig. 8 - the position of the transport-launching system for multicopters when starting from the second possible abnormal position.

The figures are indicated by positions:

1 - body;

2 - end part;

3 - space;

4 - multicopters (not part of the proposed device);

5 - autonomous power supply module;

6 - module for receiving and transmitting radio waves;

7 - flip mechanism;

8 - mechanism for fixing the separate position and movement;

9 - control computing module;

10 - reference link;

11 - drive;

12 - hinge;

13 - longitudinal axis;

14, 15 - output links;

16, 17 - individual drives;

18 - emphasis.

Embodiments of the Utility Model

The transport-launching device for multicopters includes a body 1 (Fig. 1) with an end part 2. The body 1 forms a space 3. The cross-sectional shape of the cavity of the body 1 - square, rectangular, round, oval, diamond-shaped, trapezoid - corresponds to the outer contour of the multicopters 4 ( Multicopters are shown in Fig. 3, 4, 6, 7 to understand the operation of the system, although they are not part of the proposed device). Multicopters 4 for use with the proposed utility model are placed within space 3.

The housing 1 contains: a module of an autonomous power source 5, a module for receiving and transmitting radio waves 6, for example, in the form of a broadband communication antenna, a flip mechanism 7 of the housing 1, a mechanism for fixing the separate position and movement 8, and a control computing module 9.

The overturn mechanism 7 of the body 1 includes a support link 10 and a drive 11. The support link 10 is made in the form of a surface completely or partially covering the space 3 and is installed on the end part 2 through the hinge 12. In the transport position, the support link 10 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 13. In the position, corresponding to the launch of the multicopter 4, the reference link rotates through an angle of more than 90°, preferably 110° (Fig. 7).

The mechanism for fixing the separate position and movement of 8 multicopters 4 in the body includes mounted on the body 1, with the possibility of movement along the longitudinal axis 13, the output links 14 and 15. The output links 14, 15 are preferably made in the form of a continuous chain, each of which is driven from an individual drive, respectively 16 and 17. Output links 14 and 15 are located on opposite sides of the body 1. The movement of multicopters 4 is parallel to the longitudinal axis 13 and coincides with the direction of their take-off when starting the engines.

Output links 14 and 15 are equipped with stops 18 of the same type on which multicopters 4 rest. Stops 18 separate multicopters 4 from each other, exclude their unauthorized movement along links 14 and 15. At the same time, stops 18 fix the mutual position of multicopters 4 relative to each other and body 1. The mechanism for fixing the separate position and movement of multicopters in housing 8 ensures the floor-by-floor arrangement of multicopters 4 in housing 1 at a safe distance. When turned on, the drives 16 and 17 implement the movement of the output links 14 and 15 with stops 18 in the direction perpendicular to the cross section of the housing (along the longitudinal axis 13).

The module for receiving and transmitting radio waves 6 can be located on the housing 1 or the reference link 10.

Preparation of the transport-launching system for use.

In the body 1 of the transport-launching device, the first multicopter 4 is placed with support on the opposite stops 18. The drives 16 and 17 of the mechanism for fixing the separate position and movement of 8 multicopters 4 in the housing 1 are turned on. The movement of the output links 14 and 15 together with the first multicopter 4 in space 3. After the first multicopter fully enters the housing 1, the next multicopter 4 is placed on the next pair of stops 18. After the last multicopter 4 is inserted into the housing 1, stop 18 is located above it (Fig. 3 and 8). The distance between stops 18 excludes the contact of multicopters 4 with each other.

Upon completion of the entry into the body 1 of all multicopters 4, the drive 11 is turned on and the support link 10 occupies the transport position, blocking the space 3 (Fig. 2 and 3).

The presence of a mechanism for fixing the separate position and movement of 8 multicopters 4 in building 1 provides a floor-by-floor, fixed arrangement of multicopters 4 in building 1, excluding their contact with each other. At the same time, the use of oppositely located output links 14 and 15 ensures the location of multicopters 4 in housing 1 and their movement without distortions.

The transport-launch system is ready for delivery, which can be carried out in any way, in particular by landing from mobile transport systems: heavy vehicles, helicopters, etc. At the same time, the placement of multicopters 4 between two pairs of stops 18 excludes their contact with each other and movement along the body 1. Changes in the spatial position of the body 1, external force on it - shocks, vibration do not cause a change in the position of the multicopters 4 relative to each other and the body 1, which ensures their safety during transportation.

After delivery to a predetermined launch point of multicopters 4, body 1 can occupy three possible positions relative to the outer surface: with the upper position of the reference link 10 (Fig. 2 and 4), the lower position of the reference link 10 (Fig. 5-7), the lateral position of the reference link 10 (FIG. 8).

To start the multicopter 4 at the upper position of the reference link 10 (Fig. 4), first the mechanism of the flip 7 of the body 1 functions, the drive 11 is turned on, the power supply is provided from the autonomous power source module 5, the reference link 10 rotates in the hinge 12 relative to the body 1. The rotation is carried out on the angle is greater than 90°, preferably 110° (FIG. 7). This ensures the opening of space 3. Drives 16 and 17 are turned on, providing movement of the output links 14 and 15 in the direction of the reference link 10. The upper stops 18, located above the extreme multicopter 4, go beyond its limits, and those located below ensure its removal from space 3 From the control computing module 9, a command is given to turn on the engines of the multicopter 4 released from the stops 18 and it is launched (Fig. 4).

The next multicopter 4, located in the body 1, is fixed relative to it by stops 18. This excludes its unauthorized exit from the body as a result of the impact of air flows created by the running multicopter.

The launch of the multicopter 4 at the lower position of the reference link 10 (Fig. 5). The support link is in contact with the outer surface (not shown in Fig. 5).

First, the overturning mechanism 7 of the housing 1 operates, the drive 11 is turned on. The housing 1 rotates relative to the reference link 10 in the hinge 12 (Fig. 6). When the angle of rotation is greater than 60°-70°, the housing overturns. With further operation of the drive 11, the support link 10 is rotated relative to the housing at an angle of 90°-110° (Fig. 7). The position of the body 1 ensures the free exit of multicopters 4 from space 3.

In the process of turning the body 1, the position of the multicopters 4 is fixed by stops 18. This prevents them from falling out and/or shifting relative to the body 1 and possible jamming between the walls of the body 1.

The mechanism for fixing the separate position and movement of 8 multicopters 4 in housing 1 is activated, drives 16 and 17 provide movement of the output links 14 and 15 in the direction perpendicular to the cross section of the housing 1. The end stop 18 comes out of contact with the upper multicopter 4, and the subsequent stop 18 takes it out of space 3. On command from the control computing module 9, multicopter 4 turns on the engines and flies out of body 1.

To start the multicopter 4 in the lateral position of the reference link 10 (Fig. 8), the overturning mechanism 7 of the body 1 is activated, the movement from the drive 11 is transferred to the reference link 10. Space is freed between the body 1 and the reference link 10 due to rotation in the hinge 12. The body 1 and the reference link perform simultaneous movement relative to the outer surface. The drive 11 operates until reaching the angle of relative rotation between the housing 1 and the support link 10 to a value equal to 90°-110° (Fig. 8). When the mutual position is reached, it provides free exit of multicopters 4 from space 3.

In the process of relative rotation of body 1 and reference link 10, the position of multicopters 4 is fixed by stops 18. This prevents them from falling out and/or displacement relative to body 1 and possible jamming between the walls of body 1. The end stop 18, on the side of reference link 10, fixes multicopter 4 relative to body 1. In the process of operation of the flip mechanism 7 of body 1, a constant relative position of multicopters 4 is ensured.

The mechanism for fixing the separate position and movement of 8 multicopters 4 in the body 1 is launched. Drives 16 and 17 provide movement of the output links 14 and 15, stop 18 leaves contact with the upper multicopter 4, and the subsequent stop 18 takes it out of space 3. command from the control computing module 9, the multicopter 4 turns on the engines and flies out of the body 1.

The module for receiving and transmitting radio waves 6 provides flight control of the multicopter 4.

Thus, the proposed technical solutions together ensure the achievement of the claimed technical result, namely, the expansion of the functionality of the transport and launch system for multicopters.

Claims (1)

Transport and launch system for multicopters, made in the form of a device consisting of a housing that limits the internal space, with a cross-sectional shape of the housing cavity corresponding to the external contour of multicopters, characterized in that the device is equipped with an autonomous power supply module, a control computing module, a receiving module transmission of radio waves, a reversal mechanism, including a reference link installed on the end surface of the body with the possibility of rotation, a mechanism for fixing a separate position and movement, including oppositely located output links, installed with the possibility of movement in the direction perpendicular to the cross section of the body and equipped with stops for each multicopter.

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