WO2022131577A1

WO2022131577A1 - Block drone, its manufacturing method, and educational platform using the same

Info

Publication number: WO2022131577A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/016752
Authority: WO
Inventors: Suhyun LEE; Chang Woo Kim
Original assignee: Dil Co,. Ltd.
Priority date: 2020-12-14
Filing date: 2021-11-16
Publication date: 2022-06-23
Also published as: KR102240146B1

Abstract

Provided is a block drone. The block drone includes an FC battery block including a battery storage portion and a plurality of body blocks, in which each body block has a coupling groove through which a first connection terminal electrically connected to a battery is exposed to an outside, a propeller block including a second connection terminal and configured to be coupled to the body block through the coupling groove such that the second connection terminal comes into contact with the first connection terminal, a support block configured to be coupled to the propeller block with the body block of the FC battery block interposed therebetween, and a main block including a plurality of plates coupled to the support block, in which the plurality of plates are configured to surround the FC battery block and the propeller block.

Description

BLOCK DRONE, ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM USING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a block drone and a method of manufacturing the same, and more specifically, to a block drone in which a plurality of component blocks are assembled and a method of manufacturing the same.

A drone refers to an unmanned aerial vehicle in the form of an airplane or a helicopter that can fly and can be controlled by radio wave guidance without a pilot on board.

Drones can be classified by the size, altitude, and purpose of operation thereof. Depending on the size, various drones can be provided from ultra-small drones having a weight of 25 g to drones having a weight of 12,000 kg and a flight performance of 40 hours or more. Regarding the altitude, it is classified into the high altitude, medium altitude, and low altitude, in which the high altitude is 10 Km or above, the medium altitude is in the range of 3 to 10 Km, and the low altitude is 3 Km or below. In addition, regarding the purpose of operation, it is classified into reconnaissance, combat, electronic only, communication relay, and the like.

The development of drones has begun for military use, and commercial use of the drones is expanding due to price drop, miniaturization, and enhanced mobility. The demand for the drones is increasing as the drones are differentiated from the existing means of transportation. The drones have been increasingly introduced in various fields, for example, the drones are used to detect and transport emergency patients in the medical field, the drones are used for real-time monitoring of weather changes such as weather observation and typhoons in the meteorological field, the drones are used for confirmation of areal distribution and migration routes of extinct animals and identification of geographical characteristics and precise map manufacture in the science field, the drones are used for various shootings such as movies and broadcasting in the field of art, and the drones are used for pipeline damage inspection and offshore oil facility management in the field of oil refining.

In the logistics field, the drones are used for delivery, so that it is expected that the lease-type purchase pattern will spread due to the increase in the accuracy and efficiency of delivery and the convenience of returns. Actually, DHL has used drones to deliver medicines and emergency relief supplies to the East Island, which is 12 Km far from the mainland. In the IT field, it is expected that a global network and a communication network that replace the existing network will be built by using the drones. Google has acquired Titan Aerospace, a maker of drones in 2014, and Facebook is planning to provide wireless Internet to remote areas such as Africa and South America through drones.

In addition, in the agricultural field, the use of drones is expected to greatly contribute to agricultural productivity through remote farm management, expansion of precision agriculture, and expansion of the scale of farm functions of each farm.

Further, in order to use the drone as a toy for the educational purposes, research and development for drone components that are easy to assemble and that can increase creativity are in progress.

One technical object of the present invention is to provide a block drone which can be manufactured by simply assembling individual block components, and a manufacturing method thereof.

Another technical object of the present invention is to provide a block drone capable of manufacturing various types of drones and a manufacturing method thereof.

Still another technical object of the present invention is to provide a block drone that can be widely used not only in the field of leisure activities for adults, but also in the field of children's education, and a manufacturing method thereof.

The technical objects of the present invention are not limited to the above.

In order to accomplish the above object, the present invention provides a block drone.

According to one embodiment, the block drone may include an FC battery block including a battery storage portion and a plurality of body blocks, in which each body block has a coupling groove through which a first connection terminal electrically connected to a battery is exposed to an outside, a propeller block including a second connection terminal and configured to be coupled to the body block through the coupling groove such that the second connection terminal comes into contact with the first connection terminal, a support block configured to be coupled to the propeller block with the body block of the FC battery block interposed therebetween, and a main block including a plurality of plates coupled to the support block, in which the plurality of plates are configured to surround the FC battery block and the propeller block.

According to one embodiment, the propeller block may include a coupling body, a propeller fastened to one end of the coupling body, and a protruding member and the second connection terminal which are disposed at an opposite end of the coupling body, the coupling groove of the body block may include a first coupling area in which the first connection terminal is disposed, and a second coupling area having a through hole formed through the coupling groove in a thickness direction, the opposite end of the coupling body may be seated on the first coupling area, and the propeller block may be coupled to the body block through the coupling groove so that the protruding member is inserted into the through hole of the second coupling area.

According to one embodiment, a first fastening groove, which is recessed in a central direction from an outer peripheral surface of the protruding member, may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the protruding member of the propeller block, the body block may include a fastening member which is disposed inside the body block and moved along a longitudinal direction of the body block such that a portion of the fastening member is exposed to an outside through the through hole, and the fastening member may move along the longitudinal direction of the body block after the protruding member is inserted into the through hole in a state in which the fastening member is not exposed to the outside, so that the fastening member is fastened to the first fastening groove of the protruding member.

According to one embodiment, a second fastening groove may be formed at one end of the protruding member of the propeller block, the second fastening groove may be exposed to an outside of the body block after being inserted into the through hole, and the support block may be screw-coupled to the protruding member through the second fastening groove formed at the one end of the protruding member exposed to the outside of the body block after being inserted into the through hole.

According to one embodiment, the block drone may include an FC battery block including a battery storage portion and a plurality of body blocks, in which each body block has a coupling groove through which a first connection terminal electrically connected to a battery is exposed to an outside, and a propeller block including a second connection terminal and configured to be coupled to the body block through the coupling groove such that the second connection terminal comes into contact with the first connection terminal, wherein the propeller block may include a coupling body, a propeller fastened to one end of the coupling body, and a protruding member and the second connection terminal which are disposed at an opposite end of the coupling body, wherein the coupling groove of the body block may include a first coupling area in which the first connection terminal is disposed, and a second coupling area having a through hole formed through the coupling groove in a thickness direction, and wherein the opposite end of the coupling body may be seated on the first coupling area, and the propeller block is coupled to the body block through the coupling groove so that the protruding member is inserted into the through hole of the second coupling area.

According to one embodiment, the battery storage portion may be formed with a plurality of holes.

According to one embodiment, the block drone may include a support block coupled to the propeller block with the body block of the FC battery block interposed therebetween and a main block including a plurality of plates coupled to the support block, in which the plurality of plates may surround the FC battery block and the propeller block.

According to one embodiment, a communication unit and a circuit unit may be disposed inside the FC battery block.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of body blocks of the FC battery block may extend radially outward from the battery storage portion.

According to one embodiment, one end of the plurality of body blocks may be connected to the battery storage portion, and the coupling groove may be provided at an opposite end of the plurality of body blocks.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of body blocks may include four body blocks.

According to one embodiment, the block drone may further include a support block coupled to the propeller block with a plurality of body blocks interposed therebetween.

According to one embodiment, the support block may have a rod shape extending in one direction.

In order to accomplish the above objects, the present invention provides a teaching aid for manufacturing a ready-to-assemble block drone.

The teaching aid for manufacturing the ready-to-assemble block drone may include an FC battery block including a battery storage portion and a plurality of body blocks, in which each body block has a coupling groove through which a first connection terminal electrically connected to a battery is exposed to an outside, a propeller block including a second connection terminal and configured to be coupled to the body block through the coupling groove such that the second connection terminal comes into contact with the first connection terminal, a support block configured to be coupled to the propeller block with the body block of the FC battery block interposed therebetween, a main block including a plurality of plates coupled to the support block, in which the plurality of plates are configured to surround the FC battery block and the propeller block, and a support block configured to be coupled to the propeller block with the plurality of body blocks interposed therebetween.

According to one embodiment, the propeller block may include a coupling body, a propeller configured to be fastened to one end of the coupling body, and a protruding member and the second connection terminal which are disposed at an opposite end of the coupling body, the coupling groove of the body block may include a first coupling area where the first connection terminal is disposed, and a second coupling area having a through hole formed through the coupling groove in a thickness direction, the opposite end of the coupling body may be configured to be seated on the first coupling area, the protruding member may be configured to be inserted into the through hole of the second coupling area, and the propeller block may be configured to be coupled to the body block through the coupling groove.

According to one embodiment, there is provided an educational drone manufactured by using the above teaching aid for manufacturing the ready-to-assemble block drone of the embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the block drone is manufactured by using the teaching aid for manufacturing the ready-to-assemble block drone of the embodiment, wherein the block drone may have a shape of an automobile, an airplane or a ship.

According to one embodiment, the block drone is manufactured by using the teaching aid for manufacturing the ready-to-assemble block drone of the embodiment, wherein a flight motion coding may be applicable to the block drone by using a coding program.

According to one embodiment, the coding program may include at least one of Scratch, Python and Ruby.

According to one embodiment, the block drone may be a block drone for leisure manufactured by using the teaching aid for manufacturing the ready-to-assemble block drone of the embodiment.

A block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an FC battery block including a battery storage portion and a plurality of body blocks, in which each body block has a coupling groove through which a first connection terminal electrically connected to a battery is exposed to an outside, a propeller block including a second connection terminal and configured to be coupled to the body block through the coupling groove such that the second connection terminal comes into contact with the first connection terminal, a support block configured to be coupled to the propeller block with the body block of the FC battery block interposed therebetween, and a main block including a plurality of plates coupled to the support block, in which the plurality of plates are configured to surround the FC battery block and the propeller block.

That is, in the block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of components are provided as individual blocks, and the individual blocks are assembled to form a drone having a specific shape. In particular, the propeller block can receive power from the FC battery block by simply coupling the propeller block to the FC battery block, so that even children can easily manufacture the drone.

In addition, various types of drones can be manufactured, the shape of the main block can be diversified, and the user can directly perform the coding for drone manipulation by combining individual blocks in various ways. Accordingly, the block drone that can be widely used not only in the field of leisure activities for adults, but also in the field of education for children can be provided.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a propeller block and a support block are coupled to an FC battery block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an FC battery block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view specifically showing a body block of an FC battery block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view showing an operation of a fastening member included in a body block of an FC battery block according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a fastening member included in a body block of an FC battery block according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 7 and 8 are perspective views showing segments of a body block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a propeller block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a view specifically showing a protruding member included in a propeller block according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a bottom view of a propeller block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 12 to 14 are views showing a state in which a propeller block is coupled to a body block of an FC battery block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a plan view of a support block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a view showing a state in which a propeller block and a support block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention are coupled.

FIGS. 17 and 18 are views showing a process of coupling a main block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a plan view of a fastening member disposed inside a body block of a block drone according to a modified example of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a fastening member disposed inside a body block of a block drone according to a modified example of the present invention.

FIGS. 21 and 22 are views showing an operation of a fastening member disposed inside a body block of a block drone according to a modified example of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a view showing an FC block and a battery block included in a block drone according to another modified example of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, but may be realized in different forms. The embodiments introduced herein are provided to sufficiently deliver the spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art so that the disclosed contents may become thorough and complete.

When it is mentioned in the specification that one element is on another element, it means that the first element may be directly formed on the second element or a third element may be interposed between the first element and the second element. Further, in the drawings, a thickness of a layer and an area may be exaggerated for efficient description of the technical contents.

In addition, in the various embodiments of the present specification, the terms such as first, second, and third are used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to the terms. Accordingly, an element mentioned as a first element in one embodiment may be mentioned as a second element in another embodiment.

Also, in the present specification, 'and/or' is used in the sense of including at least one of the elements listed before and after.

In the specification, the terms of a singular form may include plural forms unless otherwise specified. Further, the terms "including" and "having" are used to designate that the features, the numbers, the steps, the elements, or combinations thereof described in the specification are present, and are not to be understood as excluding the possibility that one or more other features, numbers, steps, elements, or combinations thereof may be present or added.

Further, in the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions or configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention unnecessarily unclear.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a block drone according to an embodiment may include an FC battery block 100, a propeller block 200, a support block 300, and a main block 400. Hereinafter, each configuration will be specifically described.

FC battery block 100

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an FC battery block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a view specifically showing a body block of an FC battery block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a view showing an operation of a fastening member included in a body block of an FC battery block according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a view showing a fastening member included in a body block of an FC battery block according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the FC battery block 100 may include a battery storage portion BS formed on the upper surface of the body, and a plurality of body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140 coupled to the side surface of the body. In addition, although not shown, a communication unit and a circuit unit may be disposed inside the FC battery block 100.

A battery B may be seated in the battery storage portion BS. According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of holes may be formed in the battery storage portion BS. Accordingly, heat generated as the battery B is used may be easily discharged through the plurality of holes.

According to one embodiment, the FC battery block 100 may include first to fourth body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140. The number of body blocks included in the FC battery block 100 may be variously changed according to the design purpose or application field. That is, the number of body blocks included in the FC battery block 100 may not be limited. In addition, the first to fourth body blocks 110, 120, 130 and 140 may have various sectional shapes such as a circle, an ellipse, and a square.

The first to fourth body blocks 110, 120, 130 and 140 may be detachably coupled to the side surface of the body. That is, the first to fourth body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140 may be configured separately from the body and may be individually prepared, and the individually prepared first to fourth body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140 may be combined with the body to constitute the FC battery block 100.

Each of the first to fourth body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140 may include a first connection terminal 111, a coupling groove 112, and a fastening member 113. Hereinafter, the first connection terminal 111, the coupling groove 112, and the fastening member 113 will be described with reference to the first body block 110.

Referring to FIGS. 4 to 6, the coupling groove 112, which is recessed by a predetermined depth in the thickness direction of the first body block 110, may be formed at one end of the first body block 110. According to one embodiment, the coupling groove 112 may include a first coupling area 112a and a second coupling area 112b. For example, the first coupling area 112a may be an area recessed by a predetermined depth in the thickness direction of the first body block 110. In contrast, the second coupling area 112b may be an area having a through hole TH formed through the first body block 110 in the thickness direction. A propeller block 200 to be described below may be coupled to the coupling groove 112. A detailed description for the coupling between the coupling groove 112 and the propeller block 200 will be described below.

The first connection terminal 111 may be disposed inside the first body block 110, and a portion of the first connection terminal 111 may be exposed to the outside of the first body block 110. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, one end of the first connection terminal 111 may be exposed to the outside of the first body block 110 through the first coupling area 112a of the coupling groove 112. In contrast, the other end of the first connection terminal 111 may be disposed inside the first body block 110 so as to be electrically connected to the battery B.

The fastening member 113 may also be disposed inside the first body block 110. According to one embodiment, the fastening member 113 may include a fastening body (not shown), a fastening handle 113a disposed on the fastening body and protruding from the fastening body, and a fastening head 113b branching from one end of the fastening body and having a shape of a branch.

As described above, the fastening member 113 may be disposed inside the first body block 110, and the fastening handle 113a protruding from the fastening body may be exposed to the outside of the first body block 110 through an opening (not shown) formed at a lower surface of the first body block 110.

The fastening member 113 may move by the fastening handle 113a exposed to the outside of the first body block 110. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the fastening handle 113a may move in the direction closer to the coupling groove 112 disposed at the one end of the first body block 110. In this case, the fastening head 113b may also move in a direction closer to the coupling groove 112. Accordingly, a portion of *?*the fastening head 113b may be exposed to the outside of the first body block 110 through the through hole TH of the second coupling area 112b. Meanwhile, when the fastening handle 113a moves in the direction away from the coupling groove 112 in a state in which a portion of the fastening head 113b is exposed to the outside of the first body block 110, the fastening head 113b may also be moved in the direction away from the coupling groove 112. Accordingly, the fastening head 113b may be inserted into the first body block 110 and may not be exposed to the outside of the first body block 110.

According to one embodiment, each of the body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140 may be formed by combining a plurality of segments. Hereinafter, the coupling of segments will be described with reference to the first body block 110.

FIGS. 7 and 8 are perspective views showing the segments of the body block included in the block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the outer wall of the segment 1212 may be formed of a straw. Accordingly, the segment 1212 may have a cylindrical shape. The segment 1212 may include one end and the other end.

The one end and the other end of the segment 1212 may include an insertion portion 1220 and a storage portion 1240, respectively.

The insertion portion 1220 may include first to third insertion portions 1221 to 1223, a first insertion electrode 1225, and a second insertion electrode (not shown). The first insertion portion 1221 may extend in the first direction. The first direction may be an extension direction of the segment 1212. The second insertion portion 1222 may face the first insertion portion 1222 and may extend in the first direction. The third insertion portion 1223 may connect the first insertion portion 1221 and the second insertion portion 1222 while extending in the first direction.

According to one embodiment, the first insertion portion 1221 and the second insertion portion 1222 may be adjacent to the outer peripheral surface of the segment 1212 and have a curved surface having the same curvature as the outer peripheral surface of the segment 1212.

In addition, the first insertion electrode 1225 may extend in the first direction, may be disposed between the first insertion portion 1221 and the second insertion portion 1222, and may be placed on the third insertion portion 1223. The second insertion electrode (not shown) may extend in the first direction, may be disposed between the first insertion portion 1221 and the second insertion portion 1222, and may be placed below the third insertion portion 1223.

The storage portion 1240 may include first to third storage portions 1241 to 1243, a first storage electrode 1245, and a second storage electrode 1246. The first storage portion 1241 may have a groove extending in the first direction. The second storage portion 1242 may face the first storage portion 1241 and may have a groove extending in the first direction. The third storage portion 1243 may connect the first storage portion 1241 and the second storage portion 1242 while extending in the first direction.

In addition, the first storage electrode 1245 may extend in the first direction, may be disposed between the first storage portion 1241 and the second storage portion 1242, and may be placed on the third storage portion 1243. The second storage electrode 1246 may extend in the first direction, may be disposed between the first storage portion 1241 and the second storage portion 1242, and may be placed below the third storage portion 1243.

The first insertion electrode 1225 and the first storage electrode 1245 may be formed as one body in one segment 1212 or may be electrically connected to each other through an electric wire or the like. In addition, the second insertion electrode (not shown) and the second storage electrode 1245 may also be formed as one body in the one segment 1212 or may be electrically connected to each other through an electric wire or the like. Accordingly, an electrical signal or power may be easily transmitted along the wing structure to which the segment 1212 is coupled.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the segment includes a first segment 1212a and a second segment 1212b, the first insertion portion 1221, the second insertion portion 1222, and the third insertion portion 1223 of the first segment 1212a may be coupled to the first storage portion 1241, the second storage portion 1242, and the third storage portion 1243 of the second segment 1212b, respectively. In addition, in this case, the first insertion electrode 1225 and the second insertion electrode (not shown) may be coupled to the first storage electrode 1245 and the second storage electrode 1246, respectively. Accordingly, the first segment 1212a and the second segment 1212b may be electrically connected to each other. In addition, since the first segment 1212a and the second segment 1212b are easily assembled with a high coupling strength, a drone having improved durability may be manufactured.

As a result, an electrical signal and power may be easily supplied to the propeller block 200 that will be described below. In addition, according to the intention of an assembler, the length of the first body block 110 may be easily adjusted corresponding to the number of the segments to be assembled. Therefore, drones having various shapes may be easily manufactured.

Propeller block 200

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a propeller block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 10 is a view specifically showing a protruding member included in a propeller block according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 11 is a bottom view of a propeller block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 12 to 14 are views showing a state in which a propeller block is coupled to a body block of an FC battery block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, the propeller block 200 may include a coupling body 210, a propeller 220, a second connection terminal 230, and a protruding member 240. According to one embodiment, the propeller 220 may be fastened to one end 210a of the coupling body 210. Alternatively, the protruding member 240 and the second connection terminal 230 may be disposed on the other end 210b of the coupling body 210.

Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11,

first fastening grooves

241a and 241b, which are recessed toward the center from the outer peripheral surface of the protruding member, may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the protruding member 240. According to one embodiment, the

first fastening grooves

241a and 241b may be formed on different sides of the protruding member 240 while facing each other. In addition, a second fastening groove 242, which is recessed toward the center from one end of the protruding member, may be formed at one end of the protruding member 240.

Referring to FIGS. 12 to 14, the propeller block 200 may be coupled to the first to fourth body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140 of the FC battery block 100. Hereinafter, the coupling of the propeller block 200 through the first body block 110 will be described.

Before the first body block 110 and the propeller block 200 are coupled, the fastening member 113 is inserted into the first body block 110 so that the first body block 110 may be prepared without being exposed to the outside. Then, the other end 210b of the coupling body 210 of the propeller block 200 may be inserted into the coupling groove 112 of the first body block 110.

More specifically, the second connection terminal 230 of the propeller block 200 may come into contact with the first connection terminal 110 of the first body block 110, the protruding member 240 of the propeller block 200 may be inserted into the through hole TH of the first body block 110, and the propeller block 200 may be inserted into the coupling groove 112 such that the coupling body 210 of the propeller block 200 may be seated on the first coupling area 112a of the first body block 110.

When the protruding member 240 is inserted into the through hole TH of the first body block 110, one end of the protruding member 240 may be exposed to the outside of the first body block 110. Accordingly, the second fastening groove 242 of the protruding member 240 may be exposed to the outside of the first body block 110. Meanwhile, the

first fastening grooves

241a and 241b of the protruding member 240 may be disposed in parallel to the diameter of the through hole TH.

The fastening member 113 of the first body block 110 may move in a state in which the propeller block 200 is inserted into the coupling groove 112. Specifically, the fastening member 113 may move in a direction where the fastening handle 113a approaches the coupling groove 112. Accordingly, a portion of *?*the fastening head 113b may be exposed through the through hole TH, and as shown in FIG. 14, a portion of *?*the fastening head 113b exposed through the through hole TH may be inserted to engage with the

first fastening grooves

241a and 241b of the protruding member 240. For this reason, the fastening member 113 may be fastened to the

first fastening grooves

241a and 241b, so that the propeller block 200 may be fixedly coupled to the first body block 110. When the propeller block 200 is coupled with the first body block 110, as described above, since the first connection terminal 111 comes into contact with the second connection terminal 230, the propeller block 200 may receive power from the battery B.

When the fastening handle 113a of the first body block 110 moves in a direction away from the coupling groove 112 in a state in which the propeller block 200 is coupled to the first body block 110, the fastening head 113b may be inserted again into the first body block 110. Accordingly, the engagement between the fastening head 113b and the

first fastening grooves

241a and 241b may be released so that the coupling between the first body block 110 and the propeller block 200 may be released.

Support block 300

FIG. 15 is a plan view of a support block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 16 is a view showing a state in which a propeller block and a support block included in a block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention are coupled.

Referring to FIGS. 15 and 16, the support block 300 may have a shape extending in one direction. In addition, a plurality of fastening holes 310 may be formed in the support block 300. The support block 300 may be used as a support for supporting a plurality of

plates

410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 included in the main block 400 that will be described below.

The support block 300 may be coupled to the propeller block 200 with any one of the first to fourth body blocks 110, 120, 130 and 140 interposed therebetween. Hereinafter, a case in which the support block is coupled to the propeller block 200 with the first body block 110 interposed therebetween will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16, the protruding member 240 exposed to the outside of the first body block 110 after being inserted into the through hole TH may be inserted into the fastening hole 310 of the support block 300. Then, a screw may be fastened through the second fastening groove 242 formed at one end of the protruding member 240, so that the protruding member 240 and the support block 300 may be screw-coupled together.

In addition, since the support block 300 has a shape extending in one direction and a plurality of fastening holes 310 are formed, it is possible to connect adjacent body blocks to each other. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, any one fastening hole 310 among a plurality of fastening holes 310 of the support block 300 may be coupled with the propeller block 200 coupled to the first body block 110, whereas the other fastening hole 310 may be coupled with the propeller block 200 coupled to the second body block 120. Accordingly, the first body block 110 and the second body block 120 may be connected to each other by the support block 300.

Main block 400

Referring to FIGS. 17 and 18, the main block 400 may include a plurality of

plates

410, 420, 430, 440, and 450. According to one embodiment, the main block 400 may include first to

fifth plates

410, 420, 430, 440, and 450. The first plate 410 may be coupled to one end of the support block 300. Alternatively, the second plate 420 may be coupled to the other end of the support block 300. Then, the third to

fifth plates

430, 440, and 450 may be coupled to the rear, upper, and front portions of the first and

second plates

410 and 420, respectively. Accordingly, the FC battery block 100 and the propeller block 200 may be surrounded by the first to

fifth plates

410, 420, 430, 440, and 450.

The main block 400 to which the first to

fifth plates

410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 are coupled may have a specific shape. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the main block 400 may have a train shape. Alternatively, various shapes such as automobiles, airplanes, and ships may be represented. In addition, in the main block 400, the number of plates constituting the main block 400 may be variously adjusted according to the shape of the main block 400. That is, the shape and number of plates included in the main block 400 may not be limited.

As a result, the block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the FC battery block 100 including the battery storage portion BS and the plurality of body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140, in which each body block has the coupling groove 112 through which the first connection terminal 111 electrically connected to the battery is exposed to the outside, the propeller block 200 including the second connection terminal 230 and configured to be coupled to the body block through the coupling groove 112 such that the second connection terminal 230 comes into contact with the first connection terminal 111, the support block 300 configured to be coupled to the propeller block 200 with the body block of the FC battery block 100 interposed therebetween, and the main block 400 including a plurality of plates coupled to the support block 300, in which the plurality of plates are configured to surround the FC battery block 100 and the propeller block 200.

That is, in the block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of components may be provided as individual blocks, and the individual blocks may be coupled to form a drone having a specific shape. In particular, the propeller block 200 may receive power from the FC battery block 100 by simply coupling the propeller block 200 to the FC battery block 100, so even children can easily manufacture the drone.

In addition, various types of drones can be manufactured by combining individual blocks in various ways, so that the shape of the main block 400 can be diversified, and even the coding for operating the drone can be performed directly by the user. Specifically, the user can code the flight operation of the drone into the FC battery block by using various coding programs such as Scratch, Python, and Ruby. Accordingly, the drone can fly according to the user's intention, so that not only the fun of directly assembling the drone, but also the fun of controlling the flight operation of the drone can be felt. As a result, a block drone that can be widely used not only in the field of leisure activities for adults, but also in the field of education for children can be provided.

The block drone according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described above. Hereinafter, a block drone according to a modified example of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 19 is a plan view of a fastening member disposed inside a body block of a block drone according to a modified example of the present invention, FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a fastening member disposed inside a body block of a block drone according to a modified example of the present invention, and FIGS. 21 and 22 are views showing an operation of a fastening member disposed inside a body block of a block drone according to a modified example of the present invention.

The block drone according to the modified example of the present invention may include an FC battery block, a propeller block, a support block, and a main block. The FC battery block, the propeller block, the support block, and the main block may be the same as the FC battery block 100, the propeller block 200, the support block 300, and the main block 400 included in the block drone according to the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 18. Accordingly, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 19, in the block drone according to the modified example, the fastening member 113 disposed inside the body block may include a fastening body (not shown), a fastening handle 113a disposed on the fastening body and protruding from the fastening body, a first fastening head 113b branching from one end of the fastening body and having a branch shape, and a second fastening head 10 disposed at the other end of the fastening body. The fastening handle 113a and the first fastening head 113b may be the same as the fastening handle 113a and the fastening head 113b included in the fastening member 113 disposed inside the body block of the block drone according to the embodiment described with reference to FIG. 6. The other end of the fastening body (not shown) on which the second fastening head 10 is disposed may be inserted into the body (not shown) of the FC battery block 100. According to one embodiment, a fixing member F may be disposed inside the body (not shown) into which the second fastening head 10 is inserted. The second fastening head 10 may be disposed to surround the fixing member F. Accordingly, the first to fourth body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140 may be respectively fastened to the inside of the body of the FC battery block 100 through the second fastening head 10.

Specifically, the second fastening head 10 may include a rod 11 branching from the other end of the fastening body and having a branch shape, and a gripper 12 coupled to the rod 11 and a hinge h and having a reverse 'L' shape. For example, the second fastening head 10 may include a first rod (not shown) branching in one direction from the other end of the fastening body, and a first gripper (not shown) that is coupled to the first rod by the hinge h. In addition, the second fastening head 10 may include a second rod (not shown) branching in a different direction from the other end of the fastening body, and a second gripper (not shown) that is coupled to the second rod by the hinge h. In this case, the first rod and the second rod may have a branch shape branching from the other end of the fastening body. In addition, the first gripper and the second gripper may be disposed such that the 'L' shape thereof faces each other. Accordingly, a space may be formed between the first gripper and the second gripper, and the fixing member F may be wrapped through the space.

According to one embodiment, the first rod and the second rod may be formed of a flexible material. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, when the fastening body moves in a direction closer to the first rod and the second rod, an interval between the first rod and the second rod may be widened. Meanwhile, when the fastening body moves in a direction closer to the first fastening head 113b in a state in which the interval between the first rod and the second rod is widened, the interval between the first rod and the second rod may be narrowed again.

When the interval between the first rod and the second rod is widened, the distance between the first gripper and the second gripper may increase. Accordingly, the fastening of the body blocks 110, 120, 130 and 140 to the fixing member F through the first and second grippers may be released. Meanwhile, when the interval between the first rod and the second rod becomes narrow, the distance between the first gripper and the second gripper may decrease. Accordingly, the body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140 may be fastened to the fixing member F through the first gripper and the second gripper.

For this reason, the fastening member 113 may fasten the propeller block 200 to the body blocks 110, 120, 130 and 140, and simultaneously connect the body blocks 110, 120, 130 and 140 to the body of the FC battery block 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 22, when the fastening handle 113a of the fastening member 113 moves in a direction closer to the coupling groove 112 in order to fasten the propeller block 200 to the body blocks 110, 120, 130 and 140, the distance between the first gripper and the second gripper may become closer so that the first to fourth body blocks 110, 120, 130 and 140 may be fastened to the fixing member F in the body.

In addition, the fastening member 113 may release the coupling of the propeller block 200 from the body blocks 110, 120, 130 and 140, and at the same time, may release the coupling of the body blocks 110, 120, 130, 140 from the body. For example, as shown in FIG. 20, when the fastening handle 113a of the fastening member 113 moves in a direction away from the coupling groove 112 in order to release the fastening of the propeller block 200 from the body blocks 110, 120, 130 and 140, the distance between the first gripper and the second gripper increases, so that the coupling of the first to fourth body blocks 110 120, 130, and 140 may be released from the fixing member F in the body.

That is, the block drone according to the modified example of the present invention may simultaneously couple the body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140 and the propeller block 200, and the body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140 and the body through a simple manipulation of the fastening member 113. In addition, the release of the propeller block 200 from the body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140, and the release of the body blocks 110, 120, 130, and 140 from the body may be simultaneously achieved.

Referring to FIG. 23, the block drone according to another modified example of the present invention may be the same as the block drone according to the above embodiment. However, in the block drone according to another modified example, the FC battery block may be divided into the FC block 100 and the battery block BS. The battery block BS may be attachable to or detachable from the FC block 100.

Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to exemplary embodiments, the scope of the present invention is not limited to a specific embodiment and should be interpreted by the attached claims. In addition, those skilled in the art should understand that many modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

The block drone according to an embodiment of the present application may be used in various fields, such as an educational drone, an industrial drone, a military drone, and an agricultural drone.

Claims

A block drone comprising:

an FC battery block including a battery storage portion and a plurality of body blocks, in which each body block has a coupling groove through which a first connection terminal electrically connected to a battery is exposed to an outside;

a propeller block including a second connection terminal and configured to be coupled to the body block through the coupling groove such that the second connection terminal comes into contact with the first connection terminal;

a support block configured to be coupled to the propeller block with the body block of the FC battery block interposed therebetween; and

a main block including a plurality of plates coupled to the support block, in which the plurality of plates are configured to surround the FC battery block and the propeller block.
The block drone of claim 1, wherein the propeller block includes a coupling body, a propeller fastened to one end of the coupling body, and a protruding member and the second connection terminal which are disposed at an opposite end of the coupling body,

the coupling groove of the body block includes a first coupling area in which the first connection terminal is disposed, and a second coupling area having a through hole formed through the coupling groove in a thickness direction, and

the opposite end of the coupling body is seated on the first coupling area, and the propeller block is coupled to the body block through the coupling groove so that the protruding member is inserted into the through hole of the second coupling area.
The block drone of claim 2, wherein a first fastening groove, which is recessed in a central direction from an outer peripheral surface of the protruding member, is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the protruding member of the propeller block,

the body block includes a fastening member which is disposed inside the body block and moved along a longitudinal direction of the body block such that a portion of the fastening member is exposed to an outside through the through hole, and

the fastening member moves along the longitudinal direction of the body block after the protruding member is inserted into the through hole in a state in which the fastening member is not exposed to the outside, so that the fastening member is fastened to the first fastening groove of the protruding member.
The block drone of claim 2, wherein a second fastening groove is formed at one end of the protruding member of the propeller block, and the second fastening groove is exposed to an outside of the body block after being inserted into the through hole, and

the support block is screw-coupled to the protruding member through the second fastening groove formed at the one end of the protruding member exposed to the outside of the body block after being inserted into the through hole.
A block drone comprising:

an FC battery block including a battery storage portion and a plurality of body blocks, in which each body block has a coupling groove through which a first connection terminal electrically connected to a battery is exposed to an outside; and

a propeller block including a second connection terminal and configured to be coupled to the body block through the coupling groove such that the second connection terminal comes into contact with the first connection terminal,

wherein the propeller block includes:

a coupling body;

a propeller fastened to one end of the coupling body; and

a protruding member and the second connection terminal which are disposed at an opposite end of the coupling body,

wherein the coupling groove of the body block includes a first coupling area in which the first connection terminal is disposed, and a second coupling area having a through hole formed through the coupling groove in a thickness direction, and

wherein the opposite end of the coupling body is seated on the first coupling area, and the propeller block is coupled to the body block through the coupling groove so that the protruding member is inserted into the through hole of the second coupling area.
The block drone of claim 5, wherein the battery storage portion is formed with a plurality of holes.
The block drone of claim 5, further comprising:

a support block coupled to the propeller block with the body block of the FC battery block interposed therebetween; and

a main block including a plurality of plates coupled to the support block, in which the plurality of plates surround the FC battery block and the propeller block.
The block drone of claim 5, wherein a communication unit and a circuit unit are disposed inside the FC battery block.
The block drone of claim 5, wherein the plurality of body blocks of the FC battery block extend radially outward from the battery storage portion.
The block drone of claim 9, wherein one end of the plurality of body blocks is connected to the battery storage portion, and

the coupling groove is provided at an opposite end of the plurality of body blocks.
The block drone of claim 5, wherein the plurality of body blocks include four body blocks.
The block drone of claim 5, further comprising a support block coupled to the propeller block with a plurality of body blocks interposed therebetween.
The block drone of claim 12, wherein the support block has a rod shape extending in one direction.
A teaching aid for manufacturing a ready-to-assemble block drone, the teaching aid comprising:

an FC battery block including a battery storage portion and a plurality of body blocks, in which each body block has a coupling groove through which a first connection terminal electrically connected to a battery is exposed to an outside;

a propeller block including a second connection terminal and configured to be coupled to the body block through the coupling groove such that the second connection terminal comes into contact with the first connection terminal;

a support block configured to be coupled to the propeller block with the body block of the FC battery block interposed therebetween;

a main block including a plurality of plates coupled to the support block, in which the plurality of plates are configured to surround the FC battery block and the propeller block; and

a support block configured to be coupled to the propeller block with the plurality of body blocks interposed therebetween.
The teaching aid of claim 14, wherein the propeller block includes a coupling body, a propeller configured to be fastened to one end of the coupling body, and a protruding member and the second connection terminal which are disposed at an opposite end of the coupling body,

the coupling groove of the body block includes a first coupling area where the first connection terminal is disposed, and a second coupling area having a through hole formed through the coupling groove in a thickness direction, and

the opposite end of the coupling body is configured to be seated on the first coupling area, the protruding member is configured to be inserted into the through hole of the second coupling area, and the propeller block is configured to be coupled to the body block through the coupling groove.
An educational drone manufactured by using a teaching aid for manufacturing a ready-to-assemble block drone of claim 14.
A block drone manufactured by using a teaching aid for manufacturing a ready-to-assemble block drone of claim 14, wherein the block drone has a shape of an automobile, an airplane or a ship.
A block drone manufactured by using a teaching aid for manufacturing a ready-to-assemble block drone of claim 14, wherein a flight motion coding is applicable to the block drone by using a coding program.
The block drone of claim 18, wherein the coding program includes at least one of Scratch, Python and Ruby.
A block drone for leisure manufactured by using a teaching aid for manufacturing a ready-to-assemble block drone of claim 14.