Unmanned aerial vehicle parking device

Abstract

The present specification provides a kind of unmanned plane parking device, for unmanned plane parking or receiving unmanned plane delivery goods.The unmanned plane parking device includes base, a pair of first connecting frame, a pair of second connecting frame, holder and goods support piece.A pair of first connecting frame is respectively hinged with the two ends of base.A pair of second connecting frame is respectively hinged with the two ends of holder.First connecting frame is connected to second connecting frame.The two ends of goods support piece are respectively connected to base and holder.The unmanned plane parking device can be switched between folding state and unfolded state.When unfolded, goods support piece can support unmanned plane or unmanned plane delivery goods.When the unmanned plane parking device is folded, a pair of first connecting frame rotates towards the direction close to base, the second connecting frame rotates towards the direction close to the first connecting frame on the same side, and the holder moves towards the direction close to base.The unmanned plane parking device has simple structure and is easy to operate when folding and unfolding.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present specification relates to the technical field of logistics, and in particular, to a UAV parking device. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, the application field of UAV is more and more extensive, which can be used in the field of civil logistics transportation, such as unmanned delivery industry. When the UAV takes or delivers goods, a UAV parking device for parking the UAV is needed to facilitate loading or unloading of goods. The present specification provides a UAV parking device to solve the technical problem of complex structure of the existing UAV parking device. SUMMARY

[0003] The present specification provides a UAV parking device with simple structure.

[0004] The present specification provides a UAV parking device for parking a UAV or receiving goods dropped by a UAV, which comprises a base, a pair of first connecting frames, a pair of second connecting frames, a holding piece and a goods receiving support. The pair of first connecting frames are respectively hinged to the two ends of the base. The pair of second connecting frames are respectively hinged to the two ends of the holding piece. The first connecting frames are connected to the second connecting frames. The two ends of the goods receiving support are respectively connected to the base and the holding piece. The UAV parking device can be switched between a folded state and an unfolded state. In the unfolded state, the goods receiving support can support a UAV or goods dropped by a UAV. When the UAV parking device is folded, the pair of first connecting frames rotate towards the base, the second connecting frames rotate towards the same side first connecting frames, and the holding piece moves towards the base.

[0005] Further, in the folded state, the first connecting frames abut against the base, the second connecting frames abut against the first connecting frames, and the holding piece abuts against the second connecting frames.

[0006] Further, the UAV parking device comprises a reel fixed to the base. When the UAV parking device is folded, the reel rotates to wind up the goods receiving support. When the UAV parking device is unfolded, the goods receiving support is unwound from the reel to support a UAV or goods dropped by a UAV.

[0007] Further, in the process of winding up the goods receiving support by rotating the reel, the goods receiving support pulls the holding piece to move the holding piece towards the base.

[0008] Further, the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device comprises a driving device, a pair of first bevel gears and a pair of second bevel gears, the driving device is used to drive the first bevel gears to rotate, the first bevel gears are engaged with the second bevel gears to drive the second bevel gears to rotate, and the second bevel gears drive the first connecting frames to rotate relative to the base.

[0009] Further, the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device further comprises a first gear, a second gear and a transmission rod, the first gear is connected to the output end of the driving device, the second gear and the pair of first bevel gears are fixed to the transmission rod, the first gear is engaged with the second gear to drive the second gear to rotate, the second gear drives the transmission rod to rotate, and the transmission rod drives the first bevel gears to rotate.

[0010] Further, the driving device and the transmission rod are fixed to the base.

[0011] Further, the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device comprises a pair of first connecting shafts, the pair of first connecting shafts are respectively connected to the two ends of the first connecting frames and the base, the pair of second bevel gears are respectively fixed to the pair of first connecting shafts, and the first connecting shafts drive the first connecting frames to rotate relative to the base.

[0012] Further, the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device comprises a pair of second connecting shafts and a pair of third connecting shafts, the second connecting shafts are connected to the first connecting frames and the second connecting frames, and the pair of third connecting shafts are connected to the two ends of the pair of second connecting frames and the holder.

[0013] Further, in the unfolded state, the driving device drives the first bevel gears to rotate to drive the first connecting frames to rotate away from the base.

[0014] The unmanned aerial vehicle parking device of the embodiments of the present specification is connected together through a base, a pair of first connecting frames, a pair of second connecting frames and a holder, in the folded state, the holder is close to the base, and the first connecting frames and the second connecting frames are accommodated between the base and the holder, the structure is simple, and the folding and unfolding are easy to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic view of the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device of the exemplary embodiments of the present specification is shown, wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is in an unfolded state;

[0016] Figure 2 A schematic view of the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is shown, wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is in a folded state; Figure 1 An enlarged view of part A of the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is shown;

[0017] Figure 3A schematic view of a UAV docking station is shown, wherein the UAV docking station is in a half-folded state between the unfolded state and the folded state; Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of B of the UAV docking station shown;

[0018] Figure 4 A schematic view of a UAV docking station is shown, wherein the UAV docking station is in a half-folded state between the unfolded state and the folded state; Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the reel portion of the UAV docking station shown;

[0019] Figure 5 A schematic view of a UAV docking station is shown, wherein the UAV docking station is in a half-folded state between the unfolded state and the folded state; Figure 1 A schematic view of a UAV docking station is shown, wherein the UAV docking station is in a folded state;

[0020] Figure 6 A schematic view of a UAV docking station is shown, wherein the UAV docking station is in a half-folded state between the unfolded state and the folded state; Figure 1 A schematic view of a UAV docking station is shown, wherein the UAV docking station is in a folded state;

[0021] Figure 7 A schematic view of a UAV docking station is shown, wherein the UAV docking station is in a half-folded state between the unfolded state and the folded state; Figure 1 A schematic view of a UAV docking station is shown, wherein the UAV docking station is in a folded state;

[0022] Figure 8 A schematic view of a UAV docking station is shown, wherein the UAV docking station is in a half-folded state between the unfolded state and the folded state; Figure 1 A schematic view of a UAV docking station is shown, wherein the UAV docking station is in a half-folded state between the unfolded state and the folded state; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The exemplary embodiments described herein will be explained in greater detail with reference to the drawings, in which:

[0024] The terminology used in this description is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used in this description and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0025] It should be understood that, although the terms first, second, third, etc. can be employed in this specification to describe various information, these information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one piece of information from another piece of information of the same type. For example, without departing from the scope of this specification, the first information can also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information can also be referred to as the first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein can be interpreted as "when" or "upon determination" or "in response to determining".

[0026] The unmanned aerial vehicle parking device of the embodiments of the present application can be fixed to the wall of a building and can be switched between an unfolded state and a folded state. After unfolding, the unmanned aerial vehicle can be parked and other operations such as unloading can be performed. After folding, it is convenient for storage and transportation.

[0027] Referring to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device includes a base 1, a holding member 2, a pair of first connecting frames 3, a pair of second connecting frames 4, a cargo receiving support 5, a reel 6, a power device 70, a first gear 71, a second gear 72, a transmission rod 73, a pair of first bevel gears 81, a pair of second bevel gears 82, a pair of first connecting shafts 91, a pair of second connecting shafts 92, and a pair of third connecting shafts 93. The base 1 can be fixed to the wall of a building. The pair of first connecting frames 3 are respectively hinged to the two ends of the base 1. The pair of second connecting frames 4 are respectively hinged to the two ends of the holding member 2.

[0028] The cargo receiving support 5 is located below the first connecting frame 3 and the second connecting frame 4. When the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is unfolded, the base 1, the holding member 2, the pair of first connecting frames 3, the pair of second connecting frames 4, and the cargo receiving support 5 enclose a receiving space 20, which can prevent the cargo or the unmanned aerial vehicle from falling after the unmanned aerial vehicle lands on the cargo receiving support 5 or the cargo is dropped onto the cargo receiving support 5.

[0029] The base 1, the first connecting frame 3, the second connecting frame 4, and the holding member 2 are all provided with hollow holes 10 to reduce the weight of the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device.

[0030] The first connecting frame 3 and the second connecting frame 4 are connected, which can be directly connected, such as Figure 1 As shown, it can also be indirectly connected, for example, one or more first connecting frames 3 are arranged between the first connecting frame 3 and the second connecting frame 4; or one or more second connecting frames 4.

[0031] The reel 6 is fixed to the base 1. One end of the cargo support 5 is connected to the reel 6, and the other end is connected to the holder 2 for supporting the cargo or the unmanned aerial vehicle. The cargo support 5 can be made of soft material. When the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is folded, the reel 6 rotates to wind up the cargo support 5 to store the cargo support 5; at the same time, the cargo support 5 drives the holder 2 to move towards the base 1; when the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is unfolded, the cargo support 5 is turned out from the reel 6 for supporting the unmanned aerial vehicle or the cargo delivered by the unmanned aerial vehicle.

[0032] In one embodiment, the reel 6 is cancelled, and after the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is folded, the cargo support 5 can be hung down.

[0033] The pair of first connecting shafts 91 respectively connect the pair of first connecting frames 3 and the two ends of the base 1, so that the pair of first connecting frames 3 can rotate relative to the base 1. The first connecting shaft 91 can be arranged on the base 1; or arranged on the first connecting frame 3; or be an independent shaft assembled to the base 1 and the first connecting frame 3.

[0034] The pair of second connecting shafts 92 respectively connect the pair of first connecting frames 3 and the pair of second connecting frames 4, so that the pair of second connecting frames 4 can rotate relative to the pair of first connecting frames 3 respectively. The second connecting shaft 92 can be arranged on the first connecting frame 3; or arranged on the second connecting frame 4; or be an independent shaft assembled to the first connecting frame 3 and the second connecting frame 4.

[0035] The pair of third connecting shafts 93 are respectively connected to the pair of second connecting frames 4 and the two ends of the holder 2, so that the second connecting frames 4 can rotate relative to the holder 2.

[0036] The power device 70 is fixed to the base 1. The first gear 71 is connected to the output end of the power device 70. The power device 70 drives the first gear 71 to rotate.

[0037] The transmission rod 73 is fixed to the base 1. The second gear 72 is fixed to the transmission rod 73. The second gear 72 is engaged with the first gear 71, so that the first gear 71 drives the second gear 72 to rotate, and further drives the transmission rod 73 to rotate.

[0038] The pair of first bevel gears 81 are fixed to the two ends of the transmission rod 73 respectively. The pair of second bevel gears 82 are fixed to the pair of first connecting shafts 91 respectively. The transmission rod 73 drives the first bevel gears 81 to rotate, the first bevel gears 81 mesh with the second bevel gears 82, so that the first bevel gears 81 drive the second bevel gears 82 to rotate, to further drive the first connecting shafts 91 to rotate, the first connecting shafts 91 drive the first connecting frame 3 to rotate. One driving device 70 can drive a pair of first bevel gears 81 to rotate at the same time, the structure is simple, the cost is saved, and the weight of the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is reduced.

[0039] In one embodiment, the power device 70 can also directly drive the first bevel gears 81 to rotate, the first bevel gears 81 are connected to the output end of the power device 70.

[0040] Referring to Figures 5 to 6 When folding the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device, the power device 70 is started to drive the first gear 71 to rotate, the first gear 71 drives the second gear 72, the transmission rod 73 and the first bevel gear 81 to rotate, the first bevel gear 81 drives the second bevel gear 82 and the first connecting shaft 91 to rotate, the first connecting shaft 91 drives the first connecting frame 3 to rotate towards the base 1, the first connecting frame 3 pulls the second connecting frame 4 to rotate towards the first connecting frame 3 on the same side, and the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device switches to the folded state as the reel 6 winds up the cargo support 5.

[0041] When the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is in the folded state, the first connecting frame 3 abuts against the base 1, the second connecting frame 4 abuts against the first connecting frame 3, and the holder 2 abuts against the second connecting frame 4, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is folded to the minimum state to save the space occupied by the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device. The reel 6 pulls the holder 2 to move towards the base 1, ensuring that the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device can be folded to the minimum state to save the space occupied by the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device.

[0042] Referring to Figure 7As shown, when the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is in the unfolded state, the power device 70 can drive the first gear 71 to rotate, the first gear 71 drives the second gear 72, the transmission rod 73 and the first bevel gear 81 to rotate, the first bevel gear 81 drives the second bevel gear 82 and the first connecting shaft 91 to rotate, the first connecting shaft 91 drives the first connecting frame 3 to rotate away from the base 1, the first connecting frame 3 drives the second connecting frame 4 to rotate away from the holder 2, the first connecting frame 3 and the second connecting frame 4 are both rotated to the outside of the cargo support 5, the cargo or the unmanned aerial vehicle is prevented from being blocked by the first connecting frame 3, and as the reel 6 winds up the cargo support 5, the cargo or the unmanned aerial vehicle on the cargo support 5 is close to the base 1, facilitating the removal of the cargo or the unmanned aerial vehicle, and solving the problem that the cargo or the unmanned aerial vehicle is too far away and is not convenient to remove.

[0043] Referring to Figure 8 As shown, the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device further comprises a micro control unit 14 and a power supply 15. The power supply 15 is used to provide power for the micro control unit 14 and the power device 70. The micro control unit 14 controls the operation of the power device 70. The micro control unit 14 can be arranged on the base 1. When the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is in use, the cloud server obtains the state and position information of the unmanned aerial vehicle, issues a control task to the control unit 14, and the control unit 14 controls the operation of the power device 70 to control the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device to switch to different states. For example, before the unmanned aerial vehicle is ready to land, the micro control unit 14 controls the power device 70 to start, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device switches to the unfolded state; after the unmanned aerial vehicle lands or the cargo is dropped onto the cargo support 5, the micro control unit 14 controls the power device 70 to start, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device switches to Figure 7 the state to facilitate the removal of the cargo; when the unmanned aerial vehicle flies away or the cargo is removed, the micro control unit 14 controls the power device 70 to start, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device switches to the folded state to save space.

[0044] In one embodiment, the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device can comprise a plurality of second connecting frames 4, one of the second connecting frames 4 is rotationally connected with the first connecting frame 3, one of the second connecting frames 4 is rotationally connected with the holder 2, and the plurality of second connecting frames 4 are rotationally connected with each other; when the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device is folded, the first connecting frame 3 abuts against the base 1, one of the second connecting frames 4 abuts against the first connecting frame 3, the plurality of second connecting frames 4 abut against each other, and the holder 2 abuts against one of the second connecting frames 4.

[0045] The unmanned aerial vehicle parking device of the embodiment of the present specification has simple structure, is convenient to install and disassemble, is easy to operate when folding and unfolding, greatly reduces the volume when folding, the cargo supporting piece 5 can be made larger to reduce the difficulty of accurate landing, the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device can drive the cargo or unmanned aerial vehicle to move towards the base 1 to facilitate taking down the cargo or unmanned aerial vehicle, and the automatic unfolding and folding of the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device can be realized through the micro control unit 14, the power device 70, the pair of first bevel gears 81 and the pair of second bevel gears 82, without manual operation.

[0046] Other embodiments of the present specification will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the disclosure herein. The present specification is intended to cover any alternatives, modifications, and equivalents of the embodiments as can be included within the spirit and scope of the present specification as defined by the appended claims. The specification is to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and all modifications are intended to be included within the scope of present specification.

[0047] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising", "comprises" or any other variation thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but can also include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprising a" does not exclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or apparatus that includes the element.

[0048] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present specification and does not limit the present specification. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present specification shall be included in the scope of protection of the present specification.

Claims

1. A drone parking device for parking a drone or receiving a cargo dropped by a drone, the drone parking device comprising a base, a pair of first connecting frames, a pair of second connecting frames, a holding member and a cargo receiving support, the pair of first connecting frames are respectively hinged to two ends of the base, the pair of second connecting frames are respectively hinged to two ends of the holding member, the first connecting frames are connected to the second connecting frames, two ends of the cargo receiving support are respectively connected to the base and the holding member, the cargo receiving support is located below the first connecting frames and the second connecting frames, the drone parking device is switchable between a folded state and an unfolded state, in the unfolded state, the base, the holding member, the pair of first connecting frames, the pair of second connecting frames and the cargo receiving support enclose a receiving space, the cargo receiving support can support a drone or a cargo dropped by a drone, when the drone parking device is folded, the pair of first connecting frames rotate towards the base, the second connecting frames rotate towards the first connecting frames on the same side, and the holding member moves towards the base. The drone parking device comprises a reel, the reel is fixed to the base, when the drone parking device is folded, the reel rotates to wind up the cargo receiving support, when the drone parking device is unfolded, the cargo receiving support is unwound from the reel to support a drone or a cargo dropped by a drone. During the process that the reel rotates to wind up the cargo receiving support, the cargo receiving support pulls the holding member to move the holding member towards the base. 2.The drone parking device according to claim 1, in the folded state, the first connecting frames abut against the base, the second connecting frames abut against the first connecting frames, and the holding member abuts against the second connecting frames. 3.The drone parking device according to claim 1 or 2, the drone parking device comprises a driving device, a pair of first bevel gears and a pair of second bevel gears, the driving device drives the first bevel gears to rotate, the first bevel gears mesh with the second bevel gears to drive the second bevel gears to rotate, and the second bevel gears drive the first connecting frames to rotate relative to the base. 4.The drone parking device according to claim 3, the drone parking device further comprises a first gear, a second gear and a transmission rod, the first gear is connected to an output end of the driving device, the second gear and the pair of first bevel gears are fixed to the transmission rod, the first gear meshes with the second gear to drive the second gear to rotate, the second gear drives the transmission rod to rotate, and the transmission rod drives the first bevel gears to rotate. 5.The drone parking device according to claim 4, the driving device and the transmission rod are fixed to the base.

6. The unmanned aerial vehicle parking device of claim 4, comprising a pair of first connecting shafts, each of the pair of first connecting shafts being connected to one end of the first connecting frame and the base, each of the pair of second bevel gears being fixed to one of the pair of first connecting shafts, the first connecting shafts driving the first connecting frame to rotate relative to the base.

7. The unmanned aerial vehicle parking device of claim 6, comprising a pair of second connecting shafts and a pair of third connecting shafts, the second connecting shafts being connected to the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame, the pair of third connecting shafts being connected to the pair of second connecting frames and two ends of the holder.

8. The unmanned aerial vehicle parking device of claim 3, in the unfolded state, the drive device driving the first bevel gear to rotate, so as to drive the first connecting frame to rotate away from the base and drive the second connecting frame to rotate away from the holder, the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame both rotating to the outside of the parcel support.

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