Drone Parking Device

Abstract

This specification provides a drone parking device for parking drones or receiving goods dropped by drones. The drone parking device includes a first arm, a second arm, and a goods receiving support member. The goods receiving support member is connected to the first arm and the second arm. The drone parking device can be switched between a folded state and an unfolded state. In the unfolded state, the goods receiving support member can support the drone or the goods dropped by the drone. The length of the drone parking device in the folded state is greater than its length in the unfolded state, or the width of the drone parking device in the folded state is less than its width in the unfolded state. The first arm includes a plurality of first rotating arms connected in sequence. The second arm includes a plurality of second rotating arms connected in sequence. When the drone parking device is unfolded, at least part of the first rotating arms rotate to one side, and at least part of the second rotating arms rotate to the other side. The drone parking device in this specification has a simple structure and is compact after folding, saving space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of logistics technology, and in particular to a parking device for unmanned aerial vehicles. Background Art

[0002] At present, drones are increasingly being used in a wide range of fields, and can be used in the field of civilian logistics and transportation, for example, in the unmanned delivery industry. When a drone is picking up or delivering goods, a drone parking device for the drone needs to be installed to facilitate loading or unloading of goods. This specification provides a drone parking device to solve the technical problem of the complex structure of the existing drone parking device. Summary of the invention

[0003] This specification provides a drone parking device with a simple structure.

[0004] An embodiment of the present specification provides a drone parking device for a drone to park or receive cargo dropped by a drone, the drone parking device comprising a first arm, a second arm and a cargo receiving support, the cargo receiving support being connected to the first arm and the second arm, the drone parking device being switchable between a folded state and an unfolded state, in the unfolded state, the cargo receiving support being able to support the drone or the cargo dropped by the drone, the length of the drone parking device in the folded state being greater than its length in the unfolded state or the width of the drone parking device in the folded state being less than its width in the unfolded state, the first arm comprising a plurality of first rotating arms connected in sequence, the second arm comprising a plurality of second rotating arms connected in sequence, when the drone parking device is unfolded, at least a portion of the first rotating arm rotates to one side, and at least a portion of the second rotating arm rotates to the other side.

[0005] Furthermore, in the folded state, the first support arm and the second support arm are rod-shaped, and in the unfolded state, at least a portion of the first rotating arm and at least a portion of the second rotating arm form a frame shape.

[0006] Further, in the unfolded state, two of the plurality of first rotating arms are perpendicular to another one, and two of the plurality of second rotating arms are perpendicular to another one.

[0007] Furthermore, one of the two adjacent first rotating arms is provided with a first power device, and the other is fixed to an output end of the first power device.

[0008] Further, one of the first rotating arms includes a first mounting portion, and the other includes a second mounting portion, the first power device is arranged on the first mounting portion, the second mounting portion is fixed to the output end of the first power device, the first mounting portion includes a first inclined surface, the second mounting portion includes a second inclined surface, and the first inclined surface faces the second inclined surface.

[0009] Furthermore, the angles between the first inclined surface, the second inclined surface and the central axis of the first rotating arm are 45 degrees.

[0010] Furthermore, the output end of the first power device is perpendicular to the first inclined plane.

[0011] Furthermore, one of two adjacent second rotating arms is provided with a second power device, and the other is fixed to an output end of the second power device.

[0012] Furthermore, the drone parking device also includes a control device, which includes a micro control unit to control the first power device and the second power device, the first support arm includes a first connecting arm, the first connecting arm connects the control device and the first rotating arm, the second support arm includes a second connecting arm, the second connecting arm connects the control device and the second rotating arm, and in the folded state and the unfolded state, the first connecting arm is parallel to the second connecting arm.

[0013] Furthermore, in the folded state, the first arm is parallel to the second arm.

[0014] The drone parking device of the implementation mode of the present specification is rotated to one side by the first rotating arm and the other side by the second rotating arm to be in an unfolded state. The cargo receiving support can support the drone or the cargo dropped by the drone. The length of the drone parking device in the folded state is greater than its length in the unfolded state, and the width of the drone parking device in the folded state is less than its width in the unfolded state. The structure is simple and compact after folding, saving space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a drone parking device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present specification is shown, wherein the drone parking device is in a folded state and a cargo receiving support is not shown, and arrow directions indicate a length direction L and a width direction W of the drone parking device;

[0016] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 The top view of the drone parking device shown;

[0017] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of a frame portion of a drone parking device shown;

[0018] Figure 4 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device shown in FIG. 1 is shown when it is deployed, wherein the receiving support member is not shown;

[0019] Figure 5 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the unmanned aerial vehicle parking device after deployment is shown;

[0020] Figure 6 Shows Figure 5 Schematic diagram of data transmission of the drone parking device shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this specification. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of this specification as detailed in the appended claims.

[0022] The terms used in this specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this specification. The singular forms "a", "the" and "the" used in this specification and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0023] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in this specification to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this specification, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining".

[0024] The drone parking device of the embodiment of the present specification can be fixed to the wall of a building and can be switched between an unfolded state and a folded state. After unfolding, the drone can be parked and unloaded. After folding, it is easy to store and transport.

[0025] See also Figures 1 to 6As shown, the drone parking device comprises a control device 1, a first arm 2, a second arm 3, a plurality of first power devices 4, a connecting rope 5, a receiving support 7 and a plurality of second power devices 8. The control device 1 can be fixed to the wall of the building. The control device 1 comprises a micro control unit 14.

[0026] The receiving support 7 is connected to the first support arm 2 and the second support arm 3. Figure 1 As shown, when the drone parking device is in a folded state, the first arm 2 and the second arm 3 are rod-shaped to save storage space. Preferably, the first arm 2 is parallel to the second arm 3. Figure 5 As shown, when the drone parking device is deployed, at least part of the first arm 2 and at least part of the second arm 3 form a frame, and the cargo receiving support 7 is deployed to support cargo or a drone. At least part of the first arm 2, at least part of the second arm 3 and the cargo receiving support 7 form a receiving space 70 to prevent cargo or a drone from falling.

[0027] The first support arm 2 includes a first connecting arm 21 and a plurality of first rotating arms 20. The first connecting arm 21 and the plurality of first rotating arms 20 are connected together in sequence. The first connecting arm 21 connects one of the first rotating arms 20 and the control device 1. The first rotating arm 20 can rotate so that the drone parking device can be switched between a folded state and an unfolded state.

[0028] One of the two adjacent first rotating arms 20 includes a first mounting portion 201, and the other includes a second mounting portion 202. The first power device 4 is mounted on the first mounting portion 201, and the second mounting portion 202 is fixed to the output end of the first power device 4, so that the first power device 4 can drive the second mounting portion 202 to rotate relative to the first mounting portion 201, thereby realizing the rotation between the two adjacent first rotating arms 20.

[0029] The first mounting portion 201 includes a first inclined surface 2010. The second mounting portion 202 includes a second inclined surface 2020. The first inclined surface 2010 faces the second inclined surface 2020. The angles between the first inclined surface 2010 and the second inclined surface 2020 and the central axis of the first rotating arm 20 are 45 degrees. The output end of the first power device 4 is perpendicular to the first inclined surface 2010.

[0030] The second support arm 3 includes a second connecting arm 31 and a plurality of second rotating arms 30. The second connecting arm 31 and the plurality of second rotating arms 30 are connected together in sequence. The second connecting arm 31 connects one of the second rotating arms 30 and the control device 1. The second rotating arm 30 can rotate so that the drone parking device can be switched between a folded state and an unfolded state.

[0031] The length of the drone parking device in the folded state is greater than the length in the unfolded state, or the width of the drone parking device in the folded state is less than the width in the unfolded state. Figure 1 , the length of the drone parking device refers to the length along the L direction; the width of the drone parking device refers to the width along the W direction. When the drone parking device is deployed, at least part of the first rotating arm 20 rotates to one side, and at least part of the second rotating arm 30 rotates to the other side, so that the length of the first support arm 2 and the second support arm 3 is shortened and the width is increased to enclose the receiving space 70.

[0032] One of the two adjacent second rotating arms 30 includes a third mounting portion 301, and the other includes a fourth mounting portion 302. The second power device 8 is mounted on the third mounting portion 301, and the fourth mounting portion 302 is fixed to the output end of the second power device 8, so that the second power device 8 can drive the fourth mounting portion 302 to rotate relative to the third mounting portion 301, thereby realizing that the two adjacent second rotating arms 30 can rotate.

[0033] The third mounting portion 301 includes a third inclined surface 3010. The fourth mounting portion 302 includes a fourth inclined surface 3020. The third inclined surface 3010 faces the fourth inclined surface 3020. The angle between the third inclined surface 3010 and the fourth inclined surface 3020 and the central axis of the first rotating arm 20 is 45 degrees; when the drone parking device is in a folded state, the angle between the first inclined surface 2010 and the third inclined surface 3010 is 90 degrees. This arrangement makes the drone parking device more compact and more miniaturized when it is in a folded state to save space. The output end of the second power device 8 is perpendicular to the third inclined surface 3010.

[0034] The output ends of the first power devices 4 are each provided with a first through hole 40 for a connecting wire to pass through, so that the first power devices 4 are electrically connected to the micro control unit 14. The output ends of the second power devices 8 are each provided with a second through hole 80 for a connecting wire to pass through, so that the second power devices 8 are electrically connected to the micro control unit 14.

[0035] After the drone parking device is deployed, the connecting rope 5 connects the first rotating arm 20 at the tail end and the second rotating arm 30 at the tail end to increase the strength of the drone parking device.

[0036] After the drone parking device is deployed, the first connecting arm 21 is parallel to the second connecting arm 31; the plurality of first rotating arms 20 and the plurality of second rotating arms 30 form a frame. Figure 5 For example, the drone parking device includes three first rotating arms 20 and three second rotating arms 30. After the drone parking device is deployed, the first first rotating arm 20 is perpendicular to the first connecting arm 21, the second first rotating arm 20 is perpendicular to the first first rotating arm 20 and the third first rotating arm 20; the first second rotating arm 30 is perpendicular to the second connecting arm 31, the second second rotating arm 30 is perpendicular to the first second rotating arm 30 and the third second rotating arm 30; the first first rotating arm 20 is collinear with the first second rotating arm 30; the third first rotating arm 20 is collinear with the third second rotating arm 30, and the plurality of first rotating arms 20 and the plurality of second rotating arms 30 form a frame shape.

[0037] The micro control unit 14 controls the operation of the first power device 4 and the second power device 8. When the drone parking device is in use, the cloud server obtains the drone status and location information, and sends a control task to the control unit 14. The control unit 14 controls the operation of the first power device 4 and the second power device 8 to control the drone parking device to switch to different states. For example, before the drone is ready to land, the micro control unit 14 controls the first power device 4 and the second power device 8 to start, so that the drone parking device switches to the unfolded state; when the drone flies away or the cargo is picked up, the micro control unit 14 controls the first power device 4 and the second power device 8 to start, so that the drone parking device switches to the folded state to save space.

[0038] The drone parking device of the implementation mode of this specification has a simple structure and is convenient for installation and disassembly; it is easy to operate when folded and unfolded; when folded, the volume is greatly reduced; the receiving support 7 can be made larger to reduce the difficulty of precise landing; through the first power device 4 and the second power device 8 and the micro control unit 14, the automatic unfolding and automatic folding of the drone parking device can be realized without manual operation.

[0039] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present specification after considering the specification and practicing the inventions disclosed herein. The present specification is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present specification that follow the general principles of the present specification and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present specification. The description and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present specification are indicated by the following claims.

[0040] It should also be noted that the terms "comprises", "includes" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred implementation of this specification and is not intended to limit this specification. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of this specification should be included in the scope of protection of this specification.

Claims

1. A drone parking device for parking a drone or receiving goods dropped by the drone. The drone parking device includes a first arm, a second arm, and a goods receiving support member. The goods receiving support member is connected to the first arm and the second arm. The drone parking device can be switched between a folded state and an unfolded state. In the unfolded state, the goods receiving support member can support the drone or the goods dropped by the drone. The length of the drone parking device in the folded state is greater than its length in the unfolded state, or the width of the drone parking device in the folded state is less than its width in the unfolded state. The first arm includes a plurality of first rotating arms connected in sequence. The second arm includes a plurality of second rotating arms connected in sequence. When the drone parking device is unfolded, at least some of the first rotating arms rotate to one side, and at least some of the second rotating arms rotate to the other side; One of two adjacent first rotating arms is provided with a first power device, and the other is fixed to the output end of the first power device; One of the first rotating arms includes a first mounting portion, and the other includes a second mounting portion. The first power device is disposed in the first mounting portion, and the second mounting portion is fixed to the output end of the first power device. The first mounting portion includes a first inclined surface, and the second mounting portion includes a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface faces the second inclined surface.

2. The drone parking device according to claim 1. In the folded state, the first arm and the second arm are rod-shaped. In the unfolded state, at least some of the first rotating arms and at least some of the second rotating arms enclose a frame shape.

3. The drone parking device according to claim 2. In the unfolded state, two of the plurality of first rotating arms are perpendicular to another one, and two of the plurality of second rotating arms are perpendicular to another one.

4. The drone parking device according to claim 1. The included angles between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface and the central axis of the first rotating arm are 45 degrees.

5. The drone parking device according to claim 4. The output end of the first power device is perpendicular to the first inclined surface.

6. The drone parking device according to claim 1. One of two adjacent second rotating arms is provided with a second power device, and the other is fixed to the output end of the second power device.

7. The drone parking device according to claim 6. One of the second rotating arms includes a third mounting portion, and the other includes a fourth mounting portion. The second power device is disposed in the third mounting portion, and the fourth mounting portion is fixed to the output end of the second power device. The third mounting portion includes a third inclined surface, and the fourth mounting portion includes a fourth inclined surface. The third inclined surface faces the fourth inclined surface.

8. The drone parking device according to claim 7. The included angles between the third inclined surface and the fourth inclined surface and the central axis of the second rotating arm are 45 degrees.

9. The drone parking device according to claim 8. The output end of the second power device is perpendicular to the third inclined surface.

10. The drone parking device according to claim 6, wherein the drone parking device further comprises a control device, the control device includes a micro control unit to control the first power device and the second power device. The first arm includes a first connecting arm, the first connecting arm connects the control device and the first rotating arm. The second arm includes a second connecting arm, the second connecting arm connects the control device and the second rotating arm. In the folded state and the unfolded state, the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm are parallel.

11. The drone parking device according to claim 10, wherein the drone parking device includes a plurality of the first power devices and a plurality of the second power devices. The plurality of the first power devices are used to drive the plurality of the first rotating arms to rotate respectively, and the plurality of the second power devices are used to drive the plurality of the second rotating arms to rotate respectively. A first through hole is provided at the output end of each of the plurality of the first power devices for a connecting line to pass through so that the plurality of the first power devices are electrically connected to the micro control unit. A second through hole is provided at the output end of each of the plurality of the second power devices for a connecting line to pass through so that the plurality of the second power devices are electrically connected to the micro control unit.

12. The drone parking device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein in the folded state, the first arm and the second arm are parallel.

13. The drone parking device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein in the unfolded state, the goods receiving support member and at least part of the first rotating arm and at least part of the second rotating arm enclose a receiving space.

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