Folding unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron and use method of unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron

Abstract

The invention provides a folding unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron and a use method of the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron, and relates to unmanned aerial vehicles. The folding type unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron comprises a basket body, a box body and a telescopic supporting piece. The box body is placed on the basket body and comprises four folding assemblies, each folding assembly comprises a side plate, a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate, the side plates are square, the first connecting plates are isosceles right triangles, the right-angle sides of the first connecting plates are hinged to the third edges, and the right-angle sides of the first connecting plates are equal to the third edges in length. The second connecting plate is an isosceles right triangle, the hypotenuse of the second connecting plate is hinged to the second edge, and the hypotenuse of the second connecting plate is equal to the second edge in length; the number of the telescopic supporting pieces is multiple, one side plate is at least provided with one telescopic supporting piece, and one second connecting plate is at least provided with one telescopic supporting piece. Stable supporting and convenient storage of the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of drones, and more specifically, to a foldable drone helipad and a method for using the drone helipad. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development and widespread application of drone technology, drones are becoming increasingly common in logistics and distribution, agricultural plant protection, power inspections, and other fields. As critical infrastructure for drone takeoff, landing, charging, and maintenance, the design and performance of drone landing pads directly impact the efficiency and safety of drone operations.

[0003] Currently, common drone landing pads typically feature a flat surface to ensure smooth takeoff and landing. This design works well on flat surfaces, providing stable support for drones. However, in practice, drones must operate in a variety of complex terrain environments, such as mountainous areas, farmland, and construction sites. These areas often have uneven surfaces with slopes, potholes, and bumps. In these situations, traditional flat landing pads struggle to adapt to the undulations of the ground, potentially causing the drone to tilt, collide, or even overturn during takeoff and landing, compromising its safety and operational stability.

[0004] Furthermore, existing drone landing pads typically utilize fixed structures that lack the ability to adapt to uneven surfaces. Even if the landing pad itself is robust, if installed on uneven ground, it still cannot provide a stable takeoff and landing platform for drones. Therefore, the suitability of drone landing pads on uneven terrain has become a pressing issue. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a foldable drone helipad and a method for using the drone helipad, which can be used on rugged and uneven ground.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a foldable drone landing pad, which includes a basket, a box, and a telescopic support member; The housing has a preset height. The box is placed on the frame, and the box includes four groups of folding components, each group of the folding components includes a side panel, a first connecting panel, and a second connecting panel, the side panels are square, and the side panels include a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge, the first edge is arranged parallel to the second edge, the third edge is perpendicular to the first edge, and the fourth edge is arranged parallel to the third edge; The four first edges are respectively hinged to the chassis, and the four first edges are connected to form a square. The first connecting plate is an isosceles right triangle, the right-angled side of the first connecting plate is hinged to the third edge, and the right-angled side of the first connecting plate is equal in length to the third edge. The second connecting plate is an isosceles right triangle, the hypotenuse of the second connecting plate is hinged to the second edge, and the hypotenuse of the second connecting plate is equal in length to the second edge. The box body has two states: open and folded. When the box body is opened, the outer contour and the inner contour of the box body are both square, and each of the side panels, each of the first connecting panels, and each of the second connecting panels are arranged parallel to each other. When the box body is folded, the box body is a cube, and each of the side panels is arranged perpendicular to the housing. Each of the first connecting panels is superimposed on a corresponding side panel, and each of the second connecting panels is arranged perpendicular to a corresponding side panel, and four of the second connecting panels are assembled to form a square. There are multiple telescopic support members, one side plate is provided with at least one telescopic support member, and one second connecting plate is provided with at least one telescopic support member.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, in the open state, the box includes a first surface and a second surface, the first surface is in contact with the housing, and the second surface is disposed opposite to the first surface.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, a first hinge is provided at a hinge between the first edge and the housing, and the first hinge is mounted on the first surface.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, a second hinge is provided at the hinge between the first connecting plate and the third edge, and the second hinge is mounted on the second surface.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, a third hinge is provided at the hinge between the second connecting plate and the second edge, and the third hinge is mounted on the second surface.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, a fixing member is provided at the connection between two adjacent side panels, and the fixing member is provided with a first fixing groove and a second fixing groove, the first fixing groove and the second fixing groove have the same extension direction, the width value of the first fixing groove is equal to the thickness value of the side panel, and the width value of the second fixing groove is equal to the sum of the thickness value of the side panel and the thickness value of the first connecting plate.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, a limiting member is further provided at a connection between two adjacent side panels, the limiting member is installed on at least one of the side panels, and the limiting member is closer to the housing relative to the fixing member.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the basket includes a hollow body and universal wheels, the hollow body is equipped with a communication module, a positioning module and a charging module, an indicator light is provided on a side of the hollow body close to the box, and the universal wheels are installed on a side of the hollow body away from the box.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the telescopic support member includes a sleeve, a support rod and a support plate, the sleeve is provided with a step hole, the small hole wall of the step hole is provided with an internal thread, the support rod is provided with an end and a rod portion, the diameter of the end portion is smaller than the large hole diameter of the step hole, and the diameter of the end portion is larger than the small hole diameter of the step hole, the rod portion is fixedly connected to the end portion, the rod portion is provided with an external thread adapted to the step hole, the number of the support plates is two, one support plate cover is provided at the end of the sleeve, and the other support plate is fixedly connected to the end of the rod portion away from the end portion.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a method for using a drone landing pad, which is used to implement the foldable drone landing pad described in the aforementioned embodiment, and the method includes: Open the four second connecting plates outward and pull the four side plates outward until all the side plates and the second connecting plates are parallel to the upper surface of the housing. Open the four first connecting plates toward the side plate edges until all the first connecting plates are parallel to the side plates. When the four folding components are fully opened, a square outer contour and a square inner contour are formed. Adjust the height of the telescopic support so that the side panels and the second connecting plate are stably placed on the ground to complete the opening of the box; Folding the first connecting plates inwardly so that each first connecting plate overlaps a corresponding side plate; Lift the four folding components inward until each side panel is perpendicular to the upper surface of the basket; The four second connecting plates are folded inward until they are assembled into a square, thereby completing the folding of the box body.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: This application realizes the use and storage functions of the drone apron by opening and folding the box, and then uses the basket as the main component of the drone apron to provide a reliable support connection node for the drone apron. Finally, this application uses telescopic supports to support the opened box to ensure that the drone apron is suitable for rugged ground after opening. The combination of the telescopic supports and the basket improves the stability and reliability of the drone apron. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a folded state of a foldable drone landing pad in some embodiments is shown; Figure 2 Shows a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the housing in some embodiments; Figure 3 Shows an exploded schematic diagram of the housing in some embodiments (some components are omitted); Figure 4 Another schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the housing in some embodiments is shown; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the unfolded state of a foldable drone landing pad in some embodiments is shown; Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the fixing member in some embodiments; Figure 7 shows a schematic plan view of a telescopic support member in some embodiments; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the connection between the support rod and the second support plate in some embodiments is shown.

[0019] Description of main component symbols: 100-basic body; 110-hollow body; 111-communication module; 112-positioning module; 113-charging module; 1131-port; 114-indicator light; 115-inlet and outlet; 120-universal wheel; 130-door; 200-box; 210-side panel; 211-first edge; 212-second edge; 213-third edge; 214-fourth edge; 215-wire entry; 201-first surface; 202-second Surface; 220-first connecting plate; 230-second connecting plate; 240-first hinge; 250-second hinge; 260-third hinge; 270-fixing member; 271-first fixing groove; 272-second fixing groove; 280-limiting member; 300-telescopic support member; 310-sleeve; 320-support rod; 321-end; 322-rod; 330-support plate; 331-first support plate; 332-second support plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present application. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application.

[0021] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0023] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "mounted," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0024] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0025] This embodiment is suitable for locations with rough roads, such as mountainous areas, farmlands, and construction sites. Rough roads here refer to locations with at least two or more areas of different heights. This embodiment is also suitable for docking drones of different specifications, and the sizes of drones of different specifications vary greatly.

[0026] See also Figure 1 This embodiment provides a foldable drone landing pad, which includes a basket 100, a box 200 and a telescopic support member 300.

[0027] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The chassis 100 has a preset height value, and the chassis 100 has a flat upper surface and a lower surface. The chassis 100 is placed on the ground, the upper surface is used to dock the drone, and the lower surface is in contact with the ground. The ground here can be set to a relatively flat ground, thereby improving the stability of this embodiment.

[0028] In some embodiments, the chassis 100 includes a hollow body 110 and a universal wheel 120. The hollow body 110 is equipped with a communication module 111, a positioning module 112 and a charging module 113. An indicator light 114 is provided on the side of the hollow body 110 close to the box 200 (i.e., the upper surface), and the universal wheel 120 is installed on the side of the hollow body 110 away from the box 200 (i.e., the lower surface).

[0029] The communication module 111 is used to interact with the drone, the positioning module 112 is used for RTK positioning, and the charging module 113 is used to charge the drone or supply power to external electrical devices.

[0030] The communication module 111, the positioning module 112 and the charging module 113 are installed in the hollow body 110, which improves the quality of this embodiment and provides a stable support point for the drone to dock. In addition, this embodiment can be set so that the center of gravity of the communication module 111, the positioning module 112 and the charging module 113 is set at the center of the chassis 100 according to the principle of uniform mass distribution, which is conducive to maintaining the stability of this embodiment.

[0031] See also Figure 4 Since the hollow body 110 has a large space, the hollow position inside it can also provide reserved installation space and reserved storage space for other modules. To facilitate subsequent installation, storage and maintenance, the chassis 100 also includes a door 130. The hollow body 110 is provided with an inlet and outlet 115. The door 130 is hinged to the hollow body 110. When the door 130 is opened, the inlet and outlet 115 are exposed. When the door 130 is closed, the inlet and outlet 115 are closed.

[0032] See also Figure 1 and Figure 4In this embodiment, the door 130 is arranged on the side of the hollow body 110 to prevent the door 130 from interfering with the box body 200. When the box body 200 is folded, the door 130 can be opened for installation, storage and maintenance.

[0033] To improve the convenience of charging, in this embodiment, the port 1131 of the charging module 113 is also set on the side of the hollow body 110, and then a wire entry port 215 is opened on the side panel 210. When the drone needs to be charged, one end of the power cord is passed through the wire entry port 215 and connected to the port 1131, and the other end is connected to the drone.

[0034] For example, there are four ports 1131, which are located on four sides respectively, and one port 1131 is set on each side, so as to adapt to different models of drones, meet the needs of different charging locations, and flexibly shut down.

[0035] See also Figure 2 The indicator light 114 is configured as a floodlight. The floodlight is a point light source that evenly illuminates all directions. Its illumination range can be adjusted arbitrarily to provide guidance for the drone to dock at night.

[0036] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 The universal wheel 120 provides support for the hollow body 110, and the universal wheel 120 can transfer the foldable drone landing pad, thereby improving the transfer convenience of this embodiment and liberating labor. Of course, in order to improve the level of automatic transfer, this embodiment can also add a remote control module, and place the remote control module in the reserved space of the hollow body 110. The transfer path of the universal wheel 120 is controlled by remote control to achieve the purpose of transferring the foldable drone landing pad.

[0037] It can be understood that the preset height of the housing 100 is the sum of the height of the hollow body 110 and the height of the universal wheel 120 .

[0038] In some embodiments, the universal wheels 120 have built-in brakes to ensure that the housing 100 remains stable in a rugged, slippery or complex environment.

[0039] In some other embodiments, the housing 100 may not be provided with the universal wheels 120 , which can improve the stability of the embodiment and reduce the occurrence of slipping.

[0040] See also Figure 1 and Figure 5The box body 200 is placed on the chassis 100, and the box body 200 includes four groups of folding components, each group of folding components includes a side panel 210, a first connecting panel 220 and a second connecting panel 230, the side panel 210 is square, and the side panel 210 includes a first edge 211, a second edge 212, a third edge 213 and a fourth edge 214, the first edge 211 is parallel to the second edge 212, the third edge 213 is vertically adjacent to the first edge 211, and the fourth edge 214 is parallel to the third edge 213.

[0041] The four first edges 211 are respectively hinged to the chassis 100, and the four first edges 211 are connected to form a square. The first connecting plate 220 is an isosceles right triangle. The right-angled side of the first connecting plate 220 is hinged to the third edge 213, and the right-angled side of the first connecting plate 220 is equal to the third edge 213. The second connecting plate 230 is an isosceles right triangle. The hypotenuse of the second connecting plate 230 is hinged to the second edge 212, and the hypotenuse of the second connecting plate 230 is equal to the second edge 212.

[0042] The box body 200 has two states: open and folded. When the box body 200 is opened, the outer contour and the inner contour of the box body 200 are both square, and the side panels 210, the first connecting panels 220 and the second connecting panels 230 are arranged parallel to each other. When the box body 200 is folded, the box body 200 is a cube, and the side panels 210 are arranged perpendicular to the chassis 100. The first connecting panels 220 are overlapped with the corresponding side panels 210, and the second connecting panels 230 are arranged perpendicular to the corresponding side panels 210, and the four second connecting panels 230 are spliced ​​into a square.

[0043] When in the open state, the case 200 includes a first surface 201 and a second surface 202. The first surface 201 is partially in contact with the housing 100, while the second surface 202 faces away from the first surface 201. It is understood that the second surface 202 in the open state can accommodate the largest size of drone, meaning that drones of different sizes can be docked on the second surface 202.

[0044] A first hinge 240 is provided at the hinged connection between the first edge 211 and the housing 100. The first hinge 240 is mounted on the first surface 201. A second hinge 250 is provided at the hinged connection between the first connecting plate 220 and the third edge 213. The second hinge 250 is mounted on the second surface 202. A third hinge 260 is provided at the hinged connection between the second connecting plate 230 and the second edge 212. The third hinge 260 is mounted on the second surface 202.

[0045] The first hinge 240, the second hinge 250 and the third hinge 260 are configured as hinges, wherein the opening and closing angles of the first hinge 240 are 90° to 180°, and are locked at 90° and 180°, the opening and closing angles of the second hinge 250 are 0° to 180°, and are locked at 0° and 180°, and the opening and closing angles of the third hinge 260 are 0° to 180°, and are locked at 0°, 90° and 180°.

[0046] In the folded state, the first surface 201 of the box body 200 is converted into the outer surface of the box body 200 , and the second surface 202 of the box body 200 is converted into the inner surface of the box body 200 .

[0047] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 A fixing member 270 is provided at the connection between two adjacent side panels 210. The fixing member 270 is provided with a first fixing groove 271 and a second fixing groove 272. The extension directions of the first fixing groove 271 and the second fixing groove 272 are the same. The width value of the first fixing groove 271 is equal to the thickness value of the side panel 210, and the width value of the second fixing groove 272 is equal to the sum of the thickness value of the side panel 210 and the thickness value of the first connecting plate 220.

[0048] After folding the first connecting plate 220 and the side plate 210, the adjacent side plates 210 are fixed using the fixing members 270. For example, at the connection between adjacent side plates 210, the side plate 210 is inserted into the first fixing groove 271, and the side plate 210 overlapped with the first connecting plate 220 is inserted into the second fixing groove 272.

[0049] Since this embodiment has four side panels 210 , the number of the fixing members 270 is correspondingly set to four.

[0050] In some embodiments, a limiting member 280 is further provided at the connection between two adjacent side panels 210. The limiting member 280 is installed on at least one side panel 210, and the limiting member 280 is close to the chassis 100 relative to the fixing member 270. That is, after the fixing member 270 is installed, the limiting member 280 is located below the fixing member 270, which prevents the fixing member 270 from sliding down and has a positioning function.

[0051] Of course, the position of the limiting member 280 should meet the following conditions: when the fixing member 270 is inserted into the contacting limiting member 280, the upper end of the fixing member 270 is flush with the upper end of the side panel 210, or the upper end of the fixing member 270 is lower than the upper end of the side panel 210. This design facilitates the subsequent folding of the second connecting plate 230 and reduces interference.

[0052] In some other embodiments, the limiting member 280 may be omitted without affecting the function of the fixing member 270 .

[0053] See also Figure 1 and Figure 5 There are multiple telescopic support members 300, with at least one telescopic support member 300 provided on each side panel 210 and at least one telescopic support member 300 provided on each second connecting panel 230. The telescopic support member 300 is located on the first surface 201, and after the box body 200 is opened, the telescopic support member 300 can be supported on the ground.

[0054] In this embodiment, two telescopic support members 300 are provided on one side panel 210 . The two telescopic support members 300 are spaced apart along the second edge 212 . For ease of description and understanding, the two telescopic support members 300 are respectively defined as a first telescopic support member and a second telescopic support member.

[0055] This embodiment also provides a telescopic support member 300 on the second connecting plate 230. The telescopic support member 300 is located at a right angle to the second connecting plate 230, and the telescopic support member 300 is defined as a third telescopic support member. The third telescopic support member forms a triangular point with the first telescopic support member and the second telescopic support member, thereby improving the stability and reliability of this embodiment and providing support for the docking of the drone.

[0056] Taking a position on the uneven ground as a base point, the length of the telescopic support member 300 at this position is equal to the preset height value. If the first position on the ground is higher than the base point, the length of the telescopic support member 300 at the first position is less than the preset height value. If the second position on the ground is lower than the base point, the length of the telescopic support member 300 at the second position is greater than the preset height value, and so on for the length values ​​of other positions.

[0057] See also Figure 7 and Figure 8 The telescopic support member 300 includes a sleeve 310, a support rod 320 and a support plate 330. The sleeve 310 is provided with a stepped hole, and the small hole wall of the stepped hole is provided with an internal thread. The support rod 320 is provided with an end 321 and a rod 322. The diameter of the end 321 is smaller than the large hole diameter of the stepped hole, and the diameter of the end 321 is larger than the small hole diameter of the stepped hole. The rod 322 is fixedly connected to the end 321, and the rod 322 is provided with an external thread adapted to the stepped hole. There are two support plates 330, one support plate 330 is covered on the end 321 of the sleeve 310, and the other support plate 330 is fixedly connected to the end of the rod 322 away from the end 321.

[0058] For ease of description and understanding, the support plate 330 covered on the sleeve 310 is defined as the first support plate 331, and the support plate 330 fixedly connected to the rod 322 is defined as the second support plate 332. The small hole of the step hole is closer to the second support plate 332 relative to the large hole, that is, the first support plate 331 covers the large hole.

[0059] In this embodiment, it can be set that the length of the rod portion 322 is greater than or equal to the length of the sleeve 310 .

[0060] This embodiment, through the provision of a stepped hole and the design of the sizes of the end portion 321 and the rod portion 322 of the support rod 320, prevents the support rod 320 from disengaging from the sleeve 310, thereby preventing the telescopic support member 300 from overtravel. Furthermore, because the end portion 321 has a certain height, the clearance between the end portion 321 and the large hole prevents the support rod 320 from tilting, maintaining the telescopic support member 300 in an upright position and enhancing the supporting force.

[0061] Please continue reading Figure 1 and Figure 5 Based on the above content, this embodiment provides a method for using a drone landing pad. The method is used to implement the above-mentioned foldable drone landing pad. Specifically, the method includes the following steps: S100 . Open the four second connecting plates 230 outward, and pull the four side plates 210 outward until all the side plates 210 and the second connecting plates 230 are parallel to the upper surface of the housing 100 .

[0062] After the four second connecting plates 230 are opened, the second connecting plates 230 and the corresponding side plates 210 form an angle of 180°. The four fixing members 270 on the four side plates 210 need to be removed before the four side plates 210 can be pulled outward to open.

[0063] S200. Open the four first connecting plates 220 toward the edge of the side plate 210 until all the first connecting plates 220 are parallel to the side plate 210. After the four sets of folding components are fully opened, a square outer contour and a square inner contour are formed.

[0064] After the first connecting plate 220 is opened, it forms an angle of 180° with the side plate 210 .

[0065] S300 . Adjust the height of the telescopic support member 300 so that the side panels 210 and the second connecting plate 230 are stably placed on the ground, completing the opening of the box body 200 .

[0066] See also Figure 7, rotate the support plate 330 (i.e., the second support plate 332) located below, driving the rod 322 to rotate and extend, and the length of the telescopic support member 300 becomes longer. Conversely, rotate the second support plate 332 in the opposite direction, driving the rod 322 to rotate in the opposite direction and retract, and the length of the telescopic support member 300 becomes shorter.

[0067] The rotation stroke here depends on the distance between the support plate 330 located below and the ground. The support portion needs to be rotated to be supported on the ground to ensure the stability of this embodiment.

[0068] Please continue reading Figure 1 and Figure 5 After the box 200 is opened, this embodiment can accommodate drones of various specifications.

[0069] S400 . Fold the first connecting plates 220 inward so that each first connecting plate 220 overlaps with a corresponding side plate 210 .

[0070] S500 . Lift the four folding components inward until each side panel 210 is perpendicular to the upper surface of the housing 100 .

[0071] When lifting the four sets of folding components inward, the second connecting plate 230 and the side panel 210 should be kept at a 180° angle. When each side panel 210 is perpendicular to the upper surface of the chassis 100, the adjacent side panels 210 are at a 90° angle. A fixing member 270 is inserted at the connection between each two side panels 210 to fix the two adjacent side panels 210.

[0072] S600. Fold the four second connecting plates 230 inward until the four second connecting plates 230 are assembled into a square, thereby completing the folding of the box body 200.

[0073] It is understandable that when the box body 200 is folded, the telescopic support member 300 may be restored to its original length or not, and there is no limitation here.

[0074] After the box body 200 is folded, this embodiment has a storage function and is easy to carry and transfer.

[0075] This embodiment realizes the use and storage functions of the drone helipad through the opening and folding of the box body 200. It is opened when needed and folded when needed to be stored, saving space and facilitating storage and movement. Then, this embodiment uses the basket body 100 as the main component of the drone helipad to provide a reliable support connection node for the drone helipad. Finally, this embodiment uses the telescopic support member 300 to support the opened box body 200 to ensure that the drone helipad is suitable for rugged ground after opening. The combination of the telescopic support member 300 and the basket body 100 improves the stability and reliability of the drone helipad.

[0076] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0077] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A foldable drone landing pad, characterized in that: It includes a basket, a box and a telescopic support; The housing has a preset height. The box is placed on the frame, and the box includes four groups of folding components, each group of the folding components includes a side panel, a first connecting panel, and a second connecting panel, the side panels are square, and the side panels include a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge, the first edge is arranged parallel to the second edge, the third edge is perpendicular to the first edge, and the fourth edge is arranged parallel to the third edge; The four first edges are respectively hinged to the chassis, and the four first edges are connected to form a square. The first connecting plate is an isosceles right triangle, the right-angled side of the first connecting plate is hinged to the third edge, and the right-angled side of the first connecting plate is equal in length to the third edge. The second connecting plate is an isosceles right triangle, the hypotenuse of the second connecting plate is hinged to the second edge, and the hypotenuse of the second connecting plate is equal in length to the second edge. The box body has two states: open and folded. When the box body is opened, the outer contour and the inner contour of the box body are both square, and each of the side panels, each of the first connecting panels, and each of the second connecting panels are arranged parallel to each other. When the box body is folded, the box body is a cube, and each of the side panels is arranged perpendicular to the housing. Each of the first connecting panels is superimposed on a corresponding side panel, and each of the second connecting panels is arranged perpendicular to a corresponding side panel, and four of the second connecting panels are assembled to form a square. There are multiple telescopic support members, one side plate is provided with at least one telescopic support member, and one second connecting plate is provided with at least one telescopic support member.

2. The foldable drone landing pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the open state, the box body includes a first surface and a second surface, the first surface is in contact with the housing, and the second surface is disposed opposite to the first surface.

3. The foldable drone landing pad according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first hinge is provided at a hinged position between the first edge and the housing, and the first hinge is mounted on the first surface.

4. The foldable drone landing pad according to claim 2, wherein: A second hinge is provided at a hinge point between the first connecting plate and the third edge, and the second hinge is installed on the second surface.

5. The foldable drone landing pad according to claim 2, wherein: A third hinge is provided at a hinge point between the second connecting plate and the second edge, and the third hinge is mounted on the second surface.

6. The foldable drone landing pad according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: A fixing piece is provided at the connection between two adjacent side panels, and the fixing piece is provided with a first fixing groove and a second fixing groove. The extension direction of the first fixing groove and the second fixing groove is the same, the width value of the first fixing groove is equal to the thickness value of the side panel, and the width value of the second fixing groove is equal to the sum of the thickness value of the side panel and the thickness value of the first connecting plate.

7. The foldable drone landing pad according to claim 6, characterized in that: A limiting member is further provided at the connection between two adjacent side plates. The limiting member is installed on at least one of the side plates, and the limiting member is close to the housing relative to the fixing member.

8. The foldable drone landing pad according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The basket includes a hollow body and universal wheels. The communication module, positioning module and charging module are installed in the hollow body. An indicator light is provided on the side of the hollow body close to the box, and the universal wheels are installed on the side of the hollow body away from the box.

9. The foldable drone landing pad according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The telescopic support member includes a sleeve, a support rod and a support plate. The sleeve is provided with a stepped hole, and the small hole wall of the stepped hole is provided with an internal thread. The support rod is provided with an end and a rod portion. The diameter of the end portion is smaller than the large hole diameter of the stepped hole, and the diameter of the end portion is larger than the small hole diameter of the stepped hole. The rod portion is fixedly connected to the end portion, and the rod portion is provided with an external thread adapted to the stepped hole. There are two support plates, one support plate cover is provided at the end of the sleeve, and the other support plate is fixedly connected to the end of the rod portion away from the end portion.

10. A method for using a drone landing pad, characterized in that: Used to implement the foldable drone landing pad according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the method of use comprising: Open the four second connecting plates outward and pull the four side plates outward until all the side plates and the second connecting plates are parallel to the upper surface of the housing. Open the four first connecting plates toward the side plate edges until all the first connecting plates are parallel to the side plates. When the four folding components are fully opened, a square outer contour and a square inner contour are formed. Adjust the height of the telescopic support so that the side panels and the second connecting plate are stably placed on the ground to complete the opening of the box; Folding the first connecting plates inwardly so that each first connecting plate overlaps a corresponding side plate; Lift the four folding components inward until each side panel is perpendicular to the upper surface of the basket; The four second connecting plates are folded inward until they are assembled into a square, thereby completing the folding of the box body.

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