A foldable battery charging device, a power supply assembly of a UAV and a UAV

Abstract

The application provides a foldable battery charging device, a power supply assembly of a unmanned aerial vehicle and the unmanned aerial vehicle, which comprises a main shell, a power adapter, a first battery charging seat provided with a first battery charging port, and a second battery charging seat provided with a second battery charging port, wherein the first battery charging port and the second battery charging port are connected with the power adapter. The application has the advantages of simple structure design, convenient use, small occupied volume, high portability, simultaneous charging of batteries and remote controllers, and stable charging state of the batteries.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of power charging, and particularly to a foldable battery charging device, a drone power supply component, and a drone. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing technology, due to the requirement of portability, it is necessary to minimize the size of rechargeable batteries while ensuring sufficient power supply and long battery life. As a result, the battery chargers used with them are also trending towards smaller and smaller designs.

[0003] For example, with the widespread use of drones in various industries, drone battery chargers are also frequently used. However, the drone battery chargers currently on the market take up a lot of space and are not portable. Moreover, the batteries are mostly in a vertical position when charging, with a high center of gravity. Under the action of external force, they are prone to misalignment with the charging interface, thus affecting normal charging. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foldable battery charging device, a drone power supply component, and a drone. The device has a simple structure, is easy to use, occupies a small size, and is highly portable. It can charge the battery and remote controller simultaneously and ensure that the battery is always in a stable charging state.

[0005] On one hand, a foldable battery charging device is provided, comprising:

[0006] The main housing has an internal accommodating space, a first Y-direction side and a second Y-direction side, wherein the first Y-direction side and the second Y-direction side are opposite to each other, and a first accommodating groove is formed on the first Y-direction side and a second accommodating groove is formed on the second Y-direction side.

[0007] A power adapter, which is housed within the internal accommodating space of the main housing;

[0008] A first battery charging stand has a first battery charging stand X-direction side and a second battery charging stand X-direction side, and a first battery charging port is installed on the first battery charging stand X-direction side and / or the second battery charging stand X-direction side; and the bottom of the first battery charging stand is rotatably connected to the bottom of the first receiving groove.

[0009] The second battery charging base has a third battery charging base X-direction side and a fourth battery charging base X-direction side, and a second battery charging port is installed on the third battery charging base X-direction side and / or the fourth battery charging base X-direction side; and the bottom of the second battery charging base is rotatably connected to the bottom of the second receiving groove.

[0010] Both the first battery charging port and the second battery charging port are connected to the power adapter.

[0011] When the first battery charging base is rotated until the first battery charging port is fully exposed outside the first receiving groove, the charging interface of the battery is electrically connected to the first battery charging port to charge the battery through the power adapter; when charging is not required, the first battery charging base is rotated so that all / part of the first battery charging base and the first battery charging port are hidden inside the first receiving groove.

[0012] And / or, when the second battery charging base is rotated until the second battery charging port is fully exposed outside the second receiving slot, the charging interface of a battery is electrically connected to the second battery charging port to charge the battery through the power adapter; when charging is not required, the second battery charging base is rotated so that all / part of the second battery charging base and the second battery charging port are hidden inside the second receiving slot.

[0013] Preferably, the foldable battery charging device further includes:

[0014] A locking device for automatically locking the first battery charging dock and / or the second battery charging dock when all / part of the first battery charging dock and all of the first battery charging port are hidden in the first receiving groove; and / or when all / part of the second battery charging dock and all of the second battery charging port are hidden in the second receiving groove.

[0015] Preferably, the locking device includes: a hook disposed on the first battery charging base / second battery charging base, a slot formed on the first Y-side / second Y-side, and a release button connected to the main housing.

[0016] Preferably, the foldable battery charging device further includes:

[0017] The remote control charging port is mounted on the X-direction side of the main housing and connected to the power adapter. The remote control charging port is used to connect to the remote control to charge the remote control through the power adapter.

[0018] Preferably, the foldable battery charging device further includes: a control panel connected to the power adapter for controlling the charging process of the battery and / or the remote control, and / or displaying charging information of the battery and / or the remote control.

[0019] Preferably, the foldable battery charging device further includes a control panel connected to the locking device, which controls the locking device to release the automatic locking of the first battery charging dock and / or the second battery charging dock via touch screen operation.

[0020] Preferably, the foldable battery charging device further includes: a first blocking member and a second blocking member, which are respectively connected to the side of the first battery charging base facing the first receiving groove when folded, and / or respectively connected to the side of the second battery charging base facing the second receiving groove when folded, and the battery is located between the first blocking member and the second blocking member when charging.

[0021] A drone power supply assembly is also provided, comprising: a battery and the aforementioned foldable battery charging device, wherein the battery is charged via the foldable battery charging device.

[0022] Preferably, the length of the battery in the X direction is greater than the width in the Y direction and the height in the Z direction, and when the battery is charging, the XY plane of the battery is in contact with the upper surfaces of the first battery charging base and the second battery charging base.

[0023] A drone is also provided, comprising: a remote controller and the aforementioned drone power supply assembly, wherein the remote controller is charged via the foldable battery charging device.

[0024] The technical effects of the present invention are as follows: The foldable charging device of this application has a simple structure design, is easy to use, occupies a small volume and is highly portable. It can be used to charge one or more batteries and a remote control at the same time, which greatly improves the charging efficiency. During charging, it can avoid the battery from being misaligned or detached from the battery charging interface due to the high center of gravity, so as to ensure that the battery is always in a stable charging state. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the state of the first battery charging base and the second battery charging base when they are opened in the foldable battery charging device of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a half-sectional view of the battery of the present invention being charged on a foldable battery charging device.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the battery of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the state of the first battery charging base and the second battery charging base when folded in the foldable battery charging device of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a state diagram of the foldable battery charging device of the present invention charging the battery and the remote control simultaneously. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the embodiments of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Example 1:

[0032] like Figure 1-2 As shown, this embodiment provides a foldable battery charging device, which includes:

[0033] The main housing 1 has an internal accommodating space S, a first Y-direction side 101 and a second Y-direction side 102, wherein the first Y-direction side 101 and the second Y-direction side 102 are opposite to each other, and a first accommodating groove 1011 is provided on the first Y-direction side 101, and a second accommodating groove (not shown) is provided on the second Y-direction side 102.

[0034] The power adapter 2 is housed in the internal accommodating space S of the main housing 1;

[0035] The first battery charging base 3 has a first battery charging base X-direction side 301 and a second battery charging base X-direction side 302, and a first battery charging port 303 is installed on the first battery charging base X-direction side 301 and / or the second battery charging base X-direction side 302; and the end of the bottom 31 of the first battery charging base 3 (including one end / both ends of the bottom 31 of the first battery charging base 3 in the X direction) is rotatably connected to the connection position 1012 at the bottom of the first receiving groove 1011.

[0036] The second battery charging base 4 has a third battery charging base X-direction side 401 and a fourth battery charging base X-direction side 402, and a second battery charging port 403 is installed on the third battery charging base X-direction side 401 and / or the fourth battery charging base X-direction side 402; and the end of the bottom 41 of the second battery charging base 4 (including one end / both ends of the bottom 4 of the second battery charging base 4 in the X direction) is rotatably connected to the connection position 1013 at the bottom of the second receiving groove.

[0037] Both the first battery charging port 303 and the second battery charging port 403 are electrically connected to the power adapter 2.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown in Figures 3 and 5, when the first battery charging base 3 is rotated counterclockwise to a position parallel or nearly parallel to the horizontal plane, the first battery charging base 3 opens relative to the main housing 1, so that the first battery charging port 303 is fully exposed outside the first receiving groove 1011, and the charging interface B1 of a battery B is electrically connected to the first battery charging port 303 to complete the charging of battery B through the power adapter 2.

[0039] When no charging is required, such as Figure 4As shown, by rotating the first battery charging base 3 clockwise, the first battery charging base 3 is folded relative to the main housing 1, and all / part of the first battery charging base 3 and the first battery charging port 303 are hidden in the first receiving groove 1011.

[0040] And / or, such as Figure 1 As shown in 3 and 5, when the second battery charging base 4 is rotated clockwise to a position parallel or nearly parallel to the horizontal plane, the second battery charging base 4 opens relative to the main housing 1, so that the second battery charging port 403 is fully exposed outside the second receiving slot. The charging interface B1 of a battery B is electrically connected to the second battery charging port 403 to complete the charging of battery B through the power adapter 2.

[0041] When no charging is required, such as Figure 4 As shown, by rotating the second battery charging base 4 counterclockwise, the second battery charging base 4 is folded relative to the main housing 1, and all / part of the second battery charging base 4 and the second battery charging port 403 are hidden in the second receiving groove.

[0042] Furthermore, in this embodiment, battery B has an overall cuboid structure, such as... Figure 3 As shown in Figure 5, its length in the X direction > its width in the Y direction > its height in the Z direction. For example, in this embodiment, the battery B is a drone battery, with a length of 200mm in the X direction, a width of 93mm in the Y direction, and a height of 62mm in the Z direction. When the battery B is charging, its XY plane contacts the upper surface of the opened first battery charging base 3 / the upper surface of the opened second battery charging base 4. Thus, the battery B can be supported by the first battery charging base 3 and the second battery charging base 4. At the same time, the XY plane of the battery B contacts the upper surfaces of the first battery charging base 3 and the second battery charging base 4. When charging, the battery B is in a "horizontal" state with a low center of gravity, so it is not easy to tip over under external force. It can always maintain a tight connection with the battery charging port, avoiding misalignment or detachment between the battery B and the battery charging interface, so as to ensure that the battery B is always in a stable charging state.

[0043] Furthermore, the main housing 1 is made of a thermally conductive material, such as metal, to conduct the heat generated by the power adapter 2 during operation to the external environment, thereby achieving heat dissipation.

[0044] Therefore, in this embodiment, the first battery charging base 3 and the second battery charging base 4 can be opened / folded relative to the main housing 1 by rotation. When opened, one or two batteries B can be charged simultaneously, which greatly improves the charging efficiency. During charging, it can prevent the battery B from being misaligned or detached from the battery charging interface due to its high center of gravity, so as to ensure that the battery B is always in a stable charging state. When folded, the first battery charging base 3 and the second battery charging base 4 can be stored in the corresponding receiving slots, thereby greatly reducing the overall volume of the charging device and making it easy to move and carry.

[0045] Example 2:

[0046] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that, as Figure 1 As shown, the foldable battery charging device in this embodiment further includes:

[0047] A locking device is used to automatically lock the first battery charging base 3 and / or the second battery charging base 4 when all / part of the first battery charging base 3 and all of the first battery charging port 303 are hidden in the first receiving groove 1011; and / or when all / part of the second battery charging base 4 and all of the second battery charging port 403 are hidden in the second receiving groove, so as to fix the relative position between the first battery charging base 3 and / or the second battery charging base 4 and the main housing 1.

[0048] Preferably, the locking device in this embodiment includes: a hook disposed on the first battery charging base 3 / second battery charging base 4, a slot 201 opened on the first Y-direction side 101 / second Y-direction side 102, and a pop-out button 202 connected to the main housing 1;

[0049] When all / part of the first battery charging base 3 and the first battery charging port 303 are hidden in the first receiving groove 1011, the hook on the first battery charging base 3 engages with the slot 201 on the first Y-side 101 to automatically lock the first battery charging base 3; when the pop-out button 202 is triggered, the hook on the first battery charging base 3 disengages from the slot 201 on the first Y-side 101, so that the first battery charging base 3 automatically pops open and can be rotated to the open state;

[0050] And / or, when all / part of the second battery charging base 4 and the second battery charging port 403 are hidden in the second receiving groove, the hook on the second battery charging base 4 engages with the slot 201 on the second Y-side 102 to automatically lock the second battery charging base 4; when the pop-out button 202 is triggered, the hook on the second battery charging base 4 disengages from the slot 201 on the second Y-side 102, so that the second battery charging base 4 automatically pops open and can be rotated to the open state.

[0051] Therefore, the locking device can automatically lock and unlock the first battery charging base 3 and the second battery charging base 4, thereby increasing the convenience of use.

[0052] Example 3:

[0053] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 or 2 is that, Figure 1 As shown in Figure 5, the foldable battery charging device in this embodiment further includes:

[0054] The remote control charging port 5 is installed on the X-direction side of the main housing 1 and is electrically connected to the power adapter 2. The remote control charging port 5 is used to connect to the remote control R (preferably a drone remote control) to charge the remote control R through the power adapter 2. Thus, the foldable battery charging device in this embodiment can charge the battery B and the remote control R at the same time, thereby improving the overall utilization efficiency of the battery charging device.

[0055] The control panel 6 (such as an LCD screen) is connected to the power adapter 2 and is used to control the charging process of battery B and / or remote control R, and / or display the charging information of battery B and / or remote control R. Controlling the charging process of battery B and / or remote control R includes controlling the operation of the power adapter 2 to start / stop charging battery B and / or remote control R. The charging information of battery B and / or remote control R includes: power level change information, remaining time for full charge, etc. Therefore, the control panel 6 can improve the overall intelligence level of the charging device, enabling rapid control of the charging process of battery B and / or remote control R, and timely monitoring of the charging progress.

[0056] Example 4:

[0057] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 3 is that, as Figure 1As shown, in this embodiment, the control panel 6 (such as an LCD screen) is also connected to the locking device. It controls the locking device to release the automatic locking of the first battery charging dock 3 and / or the second battery charging dock 4 through touch screen operation. For example, in this embodiment, the control panel 6 is electrically connected to the locking device (including hooks that engage with the slot 201, but not the release button 6) through its internal control unit. The hooks of the locking device are disengaged from the slot 201 by touch screen operation, thereby automatically releasing the first battery charging dock 3 and / or the second battery charging dock 4 and releasing the automatic locking of the first battery charging dock 3 and / or the second battery charging dock 4.

[0058] Example 5:

[0059] The difference between this embodiment and any one of embodiments 1-4 is that, for example Figure 1 As shown, the foldable battery charging device further includes:

[0060] The first blocking member 32 and the second blocking member 33 are respectively connected to the side of the first battery charging base 3 facing the first receiving groove 1011 when folded, and / or respectively connected to the side of the second battery charging base 4 facing the second receiving groove when folded. The battery B is located between the first blocking member 32 and the second blocking member 33 when charging, so as to further fix the position of the battery B and keep its position stable with respect to the battery charging port.

[0061] Specifically, the first blocking member 32 and the second blocking member 33 are arranged in parallel to each other, and the first blocking member 32 and / or the second blocking member 33 are strip-shaped structures.

[0062] Example 6:

[0063] This embodiment provides a drone power supply assembly, which includes: a battery B and a foldable battery charging device as described in any one of embodiments 1-5, wherein the battery B is charged through the foldable battery charging device.

[0064] Example 7:

[0065] This embodiment provides a drone, which includes: a remote controller R and the drone power supply assembly described in Embodiment 6, wherein the remote controller R is charged through the foldable battery charging device.

[0066] In summary, the foldable charging device of this application can be used to charge one or more batteries and a remote controller simultaneously, especially suitable for drones. Its overall structure is simple, compact, and highly intelligent. By rotating the first battery charging base 3 and the second battery charging base 4, they can be opened / folded relative to the main shell 1. When opened, the battery B and the remote controller R can be charged simultaneously, greatly improving charging efficiency. During charging, it can prevent the battery B from being misaligned or detached from the battery charging interface due to its high center of gravity, thus ensuring that the battery B is always in a stable charging state. When folded, the first battery charging base 3 and the second battery charging base 4 can be stored in the corresponding receiving slots, thereby greatly reducing the overall size of the charging device and making it easy to move and carry.

[0067] Where there is no conflict, the above embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other.

[0068] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable battery charging device, characterized in that, include: The main housing has an internal accommodating space, a first Y-direction side and a second Y-direction side, wherein the first Y-direction side and the second Y-direction side are opposite to each other, and a first accommodating groove is formed on the first Y-direction side and a second accommodating groove is formed on the second Y-direction side. A power adapter, which is housed within the internal accommodating space of the main housing; A first battery charging stand has a first battery charging stand X-direction side and a second battery charging stand X-direction side, and a first battery charging port is installed on the first battery charging stand X-direction side and / or the second battery charging stand X-direction side; and the bottom of the first battery charging stand is rotatably connected to the bottom of the first receiving groove. The second battery charging base has a third battery charging base X-direction side and a fourth battery charging base X-direction side, and a second battery charging port is installed on the third battery charging base X-direction side and / or the fourth battery charging base X-direction side; and the bottom of the second battery charging base is rotatably connected to the bottom of the second receiving groove. And a locking device for automatically locking the first battery charging dock and / or the second battery charging dock when all / part of the first battery charging dock and all of the first battery charging port are hidden in the first receiving groove; and / or when all / part of the second battery charging dock and all of the second battery charging port are hidden in the second receiving groove. Both the first battery charging port and the second battery charging port are connected to the power adapter. When the first battery charging base is rotated until the first battery charging port is fully exposed outside the first receiving groove, the charging interface of the battery is electrically connected to the first battery charging port to charge the battery through the power adapter; when charging is not required, the first battery charging base is rotated so that all / part of the first battery charging base and the first battery charging port are hidden inside the first receiving groove. And / or, when the second battery charging base is rotated until the second battery charging port is fully exposed outside the second receiving slot, the charging interface of a battery is electrically connected to the second battery charging port to charge the battery through the power adapter; when charging is not required, the second battery charging base is rotated so that all / part of the second battery charging base and the second battery charging port are hidden inside the second receiving slot. The length of the battery in the X direction is greater than its width in the Y direction and its height in the Z direction. Furthermore, when the battery is charging, the XY plane of the battery is in contact with the upper surfaces of the first battery charging base and the second battery charging base.

2. The foldable battery charging device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking device includes: a hook disposed on the first battery charging base / second battery charging base, a slot formed on the first Y-side / second Y-side, and a release button connected to the main housing.

3. The foldable battery charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foldable battery charging device also includes: The remote control charging port is mounted on the X-direction side of the main housing and connected to the power adapter. The remote control charging port is used to connect to the remote control to charge the remote control through the power adapter.

4. The foldable battery charging device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The foldable battery charging device further includes a control panel connected to the power adapter for controlling the charging process of the battery and / or the remote control, and / or displaying charging information of the battery and / or the remote control.

5. The foldable battery charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foldable battery charging device further includes a control panel connected to the locking device, which controls the locking device via a touch screen to release the automatic locking of the first battery charging dock and / or the second battery charging dock.

6. The foldable battery charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foldable battery charging device further includes: a first blocking member and a second blocking member, which are respectively connected to the side of the first battery charging base facing the first receiving groove when folded, and / or respectively connected to the side of the second battery charging base facing the second receiving groove when folded, and the battery is located between the first blocking member and the second blocking member when charging.

7. A power supply assembly for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that, include: The battery and the foldable battery charging device according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein the battery is charged by the foldable battery charging device.

8. A drone, characterized in that, include: The remote controller and the drone power assembly as described in claim 7, wherein the remote controller is charged via the foldable battery charging device.

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