RU2805897C1 - Mobile agricultural drone service complex - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: agriculture.

SUBSTANCE: equipment for servicing agricultural drones, in particular unmanned aerial robotic systems designed for spraying pesticides, fertilizers and other liquid plant protection products over agricultural land. The mobile complex for servicing agricultural drones is made in the form of a towed trailer based on a supporting frame, on which at least one pair of wheels and a means of fastening to the towing vehicle are attached. The complex contains a body, including a lattice frame mounted on a supporting frame, on the outer side walls of which there are folding and lifting panels made of moisture-resistant material, connected to the frame elements by gas lifts. The body contains a storage compartment for agricultural drones, a storage compartment for agricultural drone power supplies and a generator compartment. The housing contains a water storage tank, a high-pressure washer, a charger for agricultural drone power supplies, which includes a specialized generator, a compressor, and a generator for powering peripheral devices, and there is also at least one solution preparation tank equipped with a mixer, heater and washing system.

EFFECT: ensuring the safety of the equipment included in the mobile complex for servicing agricultural drones during its operation, transportation and storage.

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Description

The complex refers to equipment for servicing agricultural drones, in particular unmanned aerial robotic systems designed for spraying pesticides, fertilizers and other liquid plant protection products over agricultural land.

Known “ROBOTIC COMPLEX FOR AUTOMATED AVIATION CHEMICAL PROCESSING OF PLANTS AND METHOD OF ITS APPLICATION” according to patent for invention No. 2586142 dated 04/06/2015, publ. 06/10/2016, IPC A01M 7/00, including at least one drone sprayer and at least one service ground mobile robot. The sprayer drone is designed as a small-sized automatic unmanned aerial vehicle with vertical take-off and landing. The sprayer drone is equipped with spraying equipment, internal and external environmental sensors, computing tools, navigation, orientation and communication means, a power plant, means for storing energy carriers and chemical materials, and an interface device with a service robot. The service ground mobile robot is designed as a mobile transport platform. The service robot is equipped with means for storing and transferring energy carriers, preparing, storing and transferring chemical materials, areas for storing and transporting, taking off and landing spraying drones. Automation of chemical processing of plants is ensured, productivity is increased, and the cost of processing is reduced.

The closest in technical essence is “Unmanned aerial robotic complex for applying pesticides” according to patent for invention No. 2779780 dated 04/07/2022, published 09/13/2022, IPC B64D 1/18, A01M 7/00, A01M 9/00, A01M 11/ 00, A01C 15/00, containing a robotic transport and technological platform, an autonomous power supply system, a control and navigation system, a technical vision system, a system for placing and supplying working fluids, a system for placing and supplying fuel, a take-off and landing platform, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ) with an on-board automatic control system and a payload technology module. In this case, the takeoff and landing platform is made horizontal, vertically movable, and self-leveling. Filling devices are made with vertical rods and automatic release-retraction mechanisms with an automatic quick-release connection. Moreover, the autonomous power supply system is made in the form of a spherical solar battery. An increase in the efficiency and productivity of the technological process of applying pesticides, fertilizers and other agrochemicals to UAVs is achieved.

Known solutions involve transporting and servicing unmanned aerial vehicles directly on a mobile platform that is part of the complex. The design of known complexes does not provide for means to ensure the safety of the equipment included in their composition. The equipment that is part of the known complex is not protected from adverse weather conditions and damage during transportation, storage and operation. Maintenance and storage of known complexes can only be carried out in premises specially equipped for this purpose.

The objective of the proposed technical solution is to create a complex for servicing agrodrones, capable of transporting agrodrones, with high autonomy and protection from external influences during operation, transportation and storage.

The problem was solved by means of a mobile complex for servicing agrodrones, made in the form of a towed trailer based on a supporting frame, on which at least one wheel pair and a means of fastening to the towing vehicle are attached; the complex contains a body including a lattice frame mounted on a supporting frame, on the outer side walls of which there are folding and lifting panels made of moisture-resistant material, connected to the frame elements by gas lifts; the body contains a storage compartment for agrodrones, a storage compartment for agrodrone power supplies and a generator compartment; the housing contains a water storage tank, a high-pressure washer, a charger for agrodrone power supplies, which includes a specialized generator, a compressor, and a generator for powering peripheral devices; The housing contains at least one solution preparation container, equipped with a mixer, a heater and a washing system.

The essence of the technical solution is illustrated by drawings, where in FIG. 1 - mobile complex for servicing agrodrones, general front view, Fig. 2 - mobile complex for servicing agrodrones, general rear view.

In fig. 1 and fig. 2 shows: a mobile complex 1, agrodrones 2, a trailer 3, a supporting frame 4, a wheel pair 5, a means of attachment 6 to the towing vehicle, a body 7, a lattice frame 8, folding and lifting panels 9, gas lifts 10, agrodrone storage compartment 11, compartment 12 for storing power supplies, power supplies 13 for agrodrones, compartment 14 for generators, a specialized generator 15, capacity 16 for water storage, high-pressure washer 17, compressor 18, charger 19 for power supplies for agrodrones, solution preparation capacity 20, generator 21 for powering peripheral devices.

The mobile complex for servicing agrodrones is designed as follows.

The mobile complex 1 for servicing agrodrones 2 is made in the form of a towed trailer 3 based on a single welded supporting frame 4. The frame 4 is made with an anti-corrosion and acid-resistant coating. The protective coating of the supporting frame 4 can be implemented, for example, by powder painting the surfaces of metal elements in contact with the external environment. At least one wheel pair 5 is fixed to the supporting frame 4. Optionally, the trailer 3 contains several wheel pairs 5. The suspension of the trailer 3 can be made, for example, spring dependent, lever-spring independent, spring dependent or any other known from state of the art, type. The trailer 3 contains means 6 for attaching to the towing vehicle. The means 6 is fixed to the supporting frame 4 by means of, for example, a welded connection. The means 6 can be made in the form of an A-shaped or I-shaped drawbar. The means 6 is designed to be attached to a car, truck, tractor, or any other land vehicle. Trailer 3 has overall dimensions that allow it to be transported on public roads.

On the trailer 3 there is a housing 7. The housing 7 includes a lattice frame 8 mounted on a supporting frame 4. The frame 8 is made in the form of a parallelepiped, the base of which does not exceed the overall dimensions of the supporting frame 4. The frame 8 can be made of a metal profile connected by detachable, for example, threaded, or permanent, for example, welded connection. The lattice frame 8 can be fixed to the supporting frame 4 by means of a welded or threaded connection. The frame 8 contains internal vertical and horizontal profile elements, which, together with horizontal and vertical sheet partitions made, for example, of plywood, divide the internal space of the housing 7 into functional compartments. The following functional compartments are formed in the housing 7: storage compartment 11 for agrodrones 2, storage compartment 12 for power supplies 13 for agrodrones 2, compartment 14 for generators 15 and 21, compartment for a water storage tank 16, compartment for a high pressure washer 17, compartment for a compressor 18, a compartment for a charger 19, a compartment for a solution preparation container 20, as well as compartments for other auxiliary equipment and equipment.

The roof of the housing 7 is made of moisture-resistant sheet material, for example, plastic or plywood, and is fixedly fixed relative to the frame 8. Panels 9, made of sheet material, for example, plastic or plywood, are installed on the outer side walls of the lattice frame 8. Some of the panels 9 are installed motionless relative to the frame 8, and some are folding or lifting, with the possibility of being fixed in a fully open position. The possibility of fixing the panels 9 in the open position is provided by gas elevators 10. The possibility of fixing the panels 9 in the open position provides users of the mobile complex 1 with convenient access to the compartments with the corresponding equipment and inventory. During transportation and storage of complex 1, panels 9 and the roof of housing 7 reliably protect the equipment located in housing 7 from external influences and adverse weather conditions. Optionally, housing 7 is equipped with a heating system that allows it to maintain a constant temperature during transportation and downtime of complex 1.

The mobile complex 1 includes the following equipment, located in the corresponding functional compartments: agrodrone 2, power supplies 13 of agrodrone 2, a specialized generator 15, a generator 21 for powering peripheral devices, a water storage tank 16, a high-pressure washer 17, a compressor 18, charger 19 power supplies 13 agrodrones 2, capacity 20 for preparing solutions.

The following can be used as an agricultural drone 2: an unmanned aircraft system, an unmanned aircraft complex, an agricultural unmanned complex, an unmanned aerial vehicle. Agrodrone 2 is designed for spraying liquid plant protection products over agricultural land, such as orchards. The ability to spray is ensured by the agrodrone having a tank for liquid plant protection products and a system for their spraying. Agrodrones 2 have the ability to spray liquid plant protection products both under the direct control of the operator and according to a pre-developed flight program. Agrodrone 2 is designed to be transported and stored in a folded state. Removable power supplies 13 are used as an energy source for agrodrone 2. A set of replaceable power supplies 13 is located in compartment 12. To charge discharged batteries of removable power supplies 13, a charger 19 is located in the housing 7. The charger 19 is powered from a specialized generator 15 located in compartment 14. The combined use of the charger 19 and a specialized generator 15 allows the batteries of the power supplies 13 to be charged in the optimal mode for them.

The container 20 is intended for preparing solutions of plant protection products for further filling the agrodrone tank 2 with them. Optionally, the container 20 is made with a conical bottom, ensuring complete drainage of the contents of the container 20. The container 20 is made with the possibility of continuous mixing of the solution. The possibility of continuous mixing can be achieved by any method known from the prior art, for example using a mixer. The container 20 is configured to heat a solution of plant protection products. The possibility of heating provides the necessary technological conditions for the preparation of thick and settling solutions. Capacity 20 is equipped with a washing system. Optionally, container 20 is equipped with a dispensing pistol intended for filling the tank of the agrodrone 2. The high-pressure washer 17 is intended for washing the agrodrone 2 after work. Compressor 18 is designed for blowing air to dry the wetted surfaces of the agrodrone 2, as well as for connecting hand-held pneumatic tools. The compressor 18, heating and mixing systems for the solution in the container 20 and other auxiliary equipment are powered from the generator 21 to power peripheral devices. The container 16 provides the necessary supply of water, which can be used for preparing plant protection products and/or for operating the high-pressure washer 17. Optionally, mobile complex 1 is equipped with a staircase to the roof of building 7. Optionally, complex 1 is equipped with an area lighting kit for carrying out work in the dark.

A mobile complex for servicing agrodrones is used as follows.

At the place of permanent deployment, preliminary preparation of the mobile complex 1 is carried out. Solution preparation tanks 20 and water storage tank 16 are filled. The fuel tanks of generators 15 and 21 are filled. Power units 13 are charged and placed in compartment 12. Using means 6, trailer 3 is secured to the ground towing vehicle. The complex 1 is moved to the cultivated area of agricultural land. The immobility of the complex is ensured, for example, using the brake system of the trailer 3. The folding and lifting panels 9 are opened, fixing them in fully open positions using gas lifts 10.

The equipment included in the mobile complex 1 is prepared for servicing agricultural drones 2. A specialized generator 15 and a generator 21 are launched to power peripheral devices. The charger 19 of the power supply units 13 of the agrodrones 2 is powered from a specialized generator 15. A mixer and tank heater 20, a high-pressure washer 17, a compressor 18, as well as lighting and other auxiliary equipment are connected to the generator 21 to power peripheral devices. In containers 20, a solution of plant protection products is prepared. The agrodrone 2 is removed from compartment 11 and transferred from the folded transport state to the unfolded working state. Fill the tank for liquid plant protection products with the prepared solution, for example, using a dispensing pistol. The agrodrone is launched into flight over the cultivated area according to a program developed in advance or by controlling it manually.

When the supply of solution in the tank for liquid plant protection products is exhausted, agrodrone 2 returns to complex 1 and lands in close proximity to it. Operators refuel the tanks of the agrodrone 2. If necessary, replace the power supply unit 13 of the agrodrone 2. Using the charger 19, the discharged unit 13 is charged.

After completing the processing of the agricultural land, the agrodrone 2 is cleaned using a high-pressure washer 17. The agrodrone 2 is transferred to the folded transport state and placed in compartment 11. All equipment included in the mobile complex 1 for servicing agrodrones 2 is de-energized and placed in the corresponding compartments of the housing 7. All folding and lifting panels 9 are transferred to the closed state. Mobile complex 1 is transported to the next processed area or to a permanent location.

The design of the housing 7 consisting of functional compartments, separated from each other by partitions and profile elements of the lattice frame, protects the equipment included in the complex 1 from unregulated mutual contact during transportation and operation of the complex 1. The geometric characteristics of the functional compartments exclude the possibility of equipment tipping over during transportation. Making the lattice frame 8 from a metal profile gives the body 7 high rigidity and strength, which ensures reliable protection of the equipment located in it from mechanical damage. The use of moisture-resistant sheet material for the manufacture of panels 9 and the roof of the housing 7 reliably protects the equipment located in the housing 7 from adverse weather conditions during transportation and storage of the mobile complex 1.

The technical result of the proposed technical solution is to ensure the safety of the equipment that is part of the mobile complex for servicing agrodrones during its operation, transportation and storage. The problem was solved by means of a mobile complex for servicing agrodrones, made in the form of a towed trailer based on a supporting frame, on which at least one wheel pair and a means of fastening to the towing vehicle are attached; the complex contains a body including a lattice frame mounted on a supporting frame, on the outer side walls of which there are folding and lifting panels made of moisture-resistant material, connected to the frame elements by gas lifts; the body contains a storage compartment for agrodrones, a storage compartment for agrodrone power supplies and a generator compartment; the housing contains a container for storing water, a high-pressure washer, a charger for agrodrone power supplies, which includes a specialized generator, a compressor, and a generator for powering peripheral devices; The housing contains at least one solution preparation container, equipped with a mixer, a heater and a washing system.

Claims (5)

A mobile complex for servicing agrodrones, characterized in that it is made in the form of a towed trailer based on a supporting frame on which at least one pair of wheels and a means of attachment to the towing vehicle are attached; the complex contains a body including a lattice frame mounted on a supporting frame, on the outer side walls of which there are folding and lifting panels made of moisture-resistant material, connected to the frame elements by gas lifts; the body contains a storage compartment for agrodrones, a storage compartment for agrodrone power supplies and a generator compartment; the housing contains a water storage tank, a high-pressure washer, a charger for agrodrone power supplies, which includes a specialized generator, a compressor, and a generator for powering peripheral devices; the housing contains at least one solution preparation container equipped with a mixer, a heater and a washing system.