Conveyor structure and vehicle having it

Abstract

This invention provides a conveying structure and a vehicle having the same. The conveying structure includes a receiving compartment having a receiving cavity; a release port communicating with the receiving cavity is provided on the side wall of the receiving compartment; a mobile platform for placing a drone; the mobile platform is movably configured and has a storage position located inside the receiving compartment and a release position located outside the receiving compartment, so as to store the drone in the receiving cavity or transport the drone to the outside of the receiving cavity through the release port; and a charging component located inside the receiving compartment for charging the drone. The conveying structure of this invention solves the problem of inconvenience for drones in field operations in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control, and more specifically, to a transmission structure and a vehicle having the same. Background Technology

[0002] Drones are widely used, but as is well known, they have many limitations, both inherent to the drones themselves and influenced by external environmental factors, restricting their application scenarios. To address the issues of weak long-distance mobility and short flight time of power line inspection drones, a new operational mode of collaborative inspection between drones and inspection vehicles, namely vehicle-drone collaborative inspection, has been promoted. This mode achieves complementary advantages between drones and inspection vehicles and can be used for large-area power transmission line inspection operations. During collaborative power line inspection operations, the travel path of the inspection vehicle directly affects the drone's task allocation to power poles and the inspection efficiency.

[0003] However, existing methods for coordinating power line inspection with patrol vehicles have the following drawbacks and shortcomings: First, the charging issue needs to be addressed when drones are used outdoors. Currently, all electrically powered drones on the market are powered by lithium batteries. Lithium batteries themselves require a stable power supply, which greatly limits the application scenarios and duration of drones.

[0004] Secondly, drones require a relatively stable platform for both landing and takeoff; otherwise, there is a risk of them crashing. Therefore, drones cannot take off or land in many outdoor environments. Furthermore, as drones are electronic products, they are prone to malfunction in high humidity environments. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a transmission structure and a vehicle having the same, in order to solve the problem of inconvenience for drones in field operations in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a conveying structure is provided, comprising: a receiving compartment having a receiving cavity; a release port communicating with the receiving cavity is provided on the side wall of the receiving compartment; a moving platform for placing a drone; the moving platform is movably disposed and has a storage position located inside the receiving compartment and a release position located outside the receiving compartment, so as to store the drone in the receiving cavity or transport the drone out of the receiving cavity through the release port; and a charging component located inside the receiving compartment for charging the drone.

[0007] Furthermore, the conveying structure also includes: a support platform with a slide rail; a slider mounted on the slide rail for connecting to the moving platform; and a drive component connected to the slider to drive the slider to move along the slide rail, thereby driving the moving platform to move.

[0008] Furthermore, the conveying structure also includes: a guide platform, which is connected to a support platform; multiple guide components are provided on the guide platform, which are arranged along the moving direction of the moving platform; a telescopic arm, which is movably connected to the multiple guide components, the moving platform is mounted on the telescopic arm, and the slider is mounted on the side of the telescopic arm away from the moving platform.

[0009] Furthermore, a hatch is provided at the end of the telescopic arm away from the guide platform. The hatch is used to open or close the release port; when the mobile platform is in the storage position, the hatch closes the release port.

[0010] Furthermore, the conveying structure also includes a lifting assembly, which is connected to the telescopic arm and the mobile platform. The lifting assembly is movably configured to drive the mobile platform to be movably configured along the extension direction perpendicular to the telescopic arm.

[0011] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes: a first guide rail disposed on the moving platform; a second guide rail disposed on the telescopic arm; a first link, one end of which is movably connected to the first guide rail and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the second guide rail; and a second link, one end of which is rotatably connected to the first guide rail and the other end of which is movably connected to the second guide rail.

[0012] Furthermore, the charging components include: a charging platform, which is spaced apart from the mobile platform, and the charging platform is used to mount the drone; and a battery pack, which is connected to the charging platform and is used to charge the drone located on the charging platform.

[0013] Furthermore, the transmission structure also includes a transposition component, which includes a gripping component for gripping or releasing the drone. The gripping component is movably configured to move the drone between the mobile platform and the charging platform.

[0014] Furthermore, the transposition component includes: two movable rods spaced apart and extending along a first direction; two support rods spaced apart and movably connected to the two movable rods respectively along the first direction; a crossbar connected to both support rods, and the crossbar and support rods being movably connected along a second direction; and a gripping component movably disposed on the movable rods along a third direction; wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to both the second and first directions.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, including a transmission structure, wherein the transmission structure is the transmission structure described above.

[0016] The present invention provides a conveying structure comprising a receiving compartment having a receiving cavity; a release port communicating with the receiving cavity is provided on the side wall of the receiving compartment; a mobile platform for placing the drone; the mobile platform is movably configured, having a storage position inside the receiving compartment and a release position outside the receiving compartment, for storing the drone inside the receiving cavity or transporting the drone outside the receiving cavity through the release port; and a charging component located inside the receiving compartment for charging the drone. With this configuration, the receiving compartment allows the drone to avoid adverse external environments when not in use and provides charging, thereby better ensuring on-site command, on-site scheduling, information transmission, and command decision-making during line inspections and disaster relief operations. This enables more scientific, rapid, timely, and effective operation, solving the problem of inconvenience for drones in field operations in existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the conveying structure of the present invention is shown, showing the mobile platform located outside the receiving chamber.

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the mobile platform of the conveying structure of the present invention is shown, located within the receiving chamber.

[0021] Figure 4 A top view of the transposition component of the transmission structure of the present invention is shown;

[0022] Figure 5 A front view of the transposition component of the transmission structure of the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 6 A side view of the transposition component of the transmission structure of the present invention is shown.

[0024] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0025] 100. Storage compartment; 200. Support platform; 201. Slide rail; 202. Slider;

[0026] 300. Guide platform; 301. Guide component;

[0027] 401. First guide rail; 402. Second guide rail; 403. First connecting rod; 404. Second connecting rod;

[0028] 1. Charging platform; 2. Communication equipment cabinet; 3. Transposition component; 4. UAV; 5. Door; 7. Power control cabinet; 8. Battery pack; 9. Generator; 10. Mobile platform; 12. Telescopic arm; 13. Moving pole; 14. Crossbar; 15. Grasping component; 16. Support pole. Detailed Implementation

[0029] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] See Figures 1 to 6 The conveying structure of this embodiment includes: a receiving compartment 100, which has a receiving cavity; a release port communicating with the receiving cavity is provided on the side wall of the receiving compartment 100; a mobile platform 10, which is used to place the drone 4; the mobile platform 10 is movably arranged and has a storage position inside the receiving compartment 100 and a release position outside the receiving compartment 100, so as to store the drone 4 in the receiving cavity or transport the drone 4 to the outside of the receiving cavity through the release port; and a charging component, located inside the receiving compartment 100, which is used to charge the drone 4. With the above configuration, the receiving compartment 100 can avoid adverse external environments when the drone 4 is not taking off and can charge the drone 4, thereby better ensuring on-site command, on-site scheduling, information transmission, and command decision-making during line inspection and disaster relief, and enabling more scientific, fast, timely and effective work, solving the problem of inconvenience of drones in field operations in the prior art.

[0031] In some embodiments, the housing 100 mainly contains four systems: first, an automatic telescopic lifting and moving platform 10 system; second, an automatic aircraft changing system; third, an automatic charging system; and fourth, a cabin environmental control system. In addition, the corresponding space in the UAV cabin is equipped with battery racks, UPS power supplies, power control equipment, portable generators, and flight control and communication equipment cabinets or racks.

[0032] In the transmission structure of this embodiment, see Figures 1 to 6 The conveying structure also includes: a support platform 200, on which a slide rail 201 is provided; a slider 202, which is provided on the slide rail 201 and is used to connect with the mobile platform 10; and a driving component, which is connected to the slider 202 to drive the slider 202 to move along the slide rail 201, thereby driving the mobile platform 10 to move.

[0033] See Figures 1 to 6In the conveying structure of this embodiment, the conveying structure further includes: a guide platform 300, which is connected to the support platform 200; a plurality of guide components 301 are provided on the guide platform 300, which are arranged along the moving direction of the moving platform 10; a telescopic arm 12, which is movably connected to the plurality of guide components 301, the moving platform 10 is disposed on the telescopic arm 12, and the slider 202 is disposed on the side of the telescopic arm 12 away from the moving platform 10.

[0034] In the transmission structure of this embodiment, see Figures 1 to 6 The telescopic arm 12 is provided with a hatch 5 at the end away from the guide table 300. The hatch 5 is used to open or close the release port. When the mobile platform 10 is in the storage position, the hatch 5 closes the release port.

[0035] See Figures 1 to 6 In the conveying structure of this embodiment, the conveying structure also includes a lifting component, which is connected to the telescopic arm 12 and the mobile platform 10. The lifting component is movably arranged to drive the mobile platform 10 to be movably arranged along the extension direction perpendicular to the telescopic arm 12.

[0036] In some embodiments, the mobile platform 10 has an electrically controlled scissor lift mechanism at its lower part, capable of vertically raising to a height of not less than 610 mm, with an ascent or descent time of less than 15 seconds. The telescopic frame uses industrial slide rails controlled by an electrically controlled servo slide table. This allows the mobile platform 10 to be smoothly delivered out of the cabin, with an extension or retraction time of less than 15 seconds. The UAV cabin door adopts a follow-up design; the cabin door opens or closes automatically when the telescopic frame extends or opens, and the cabin door is sealed with a side-mounted air chamber rubber strip.

[0037] In the transmission structure of this embodiment, see Figures 1 to 6 The lifting assembly includes: a first guide rail 401, which is mounted on the mobile platform 10; a second guide rail 402, which is mounted on the telescopic arm 12; a first connecting rod 403, one end of which is movably connected to the first guide rail 401 and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the second guide rail 402; and a second connecting rod 404, one end of which is rotatably connected to the first guide rail 401 and the other end of which is movably connected to the second guide rail 402.

[0038] See Figures 1 to 6 In the transmission structure of this embodiment, the charging component includes: a charging platform 1, which is arranged at a distance from the mobile platform 10, and the charging platform 1 is used to load the drone 4; and a battery pack 8, which is connected to the charging platform 1 and is used to charge the drone 4 located on the charging platform 1.

[0039] In some embodiments, the housing 100 is equipped with four charging components, located on both sides of the front of the cabin, and includes a charging platform 1. An automatic drone-switching system allows drones in the four positions to be moved to the mobile platform 10 for flight as needed. The charging platform 1 is equipped with an automatic charging device. The drone's power lines are modified to connect to a power contact plate designed on the drone's frame. When a drone is placed on the charging platform 1, the tray charging contact plate automatically locks onto the drone's charging contact plate, initiating charging and monitoring the battery level. Only drones with a detected battery level greater than 90% can be moved to the mobile platform 10 via signal recognition. Simultaneously, the drone to be moved to the mobile platform 10 pre-presses the power button on the charging platform 1 via the power contact to generate a power-on code.

[0040] In the transmission structure of this embodiment, see Figures 1 to 6 The transmission structure also includes a transposition component 3, which includes a gripping component 15 for gripping or releasing the drone 4. The gripping component 15 is movably configured to move the drone 4 between the mobile platform 10 and the charging platform 1.

[0041] In some embodiments, the transposition component 3 adopts a three-axis spatial motion electrically controlled servo slide design with a motion accuracy of 0.02mm. It is equipped with a two-finger opening and closing manipulator, which, under the control of the software system, can arbitrarily grasp and release the drone at a designated position. The two-finger manipulator has a force control function, which can grasp the drone with a set force.

[0042] See Figures 1 to 6 In the conveying structure of this embodiment, the transposition component 3 includes: two movable rods 13 spaced apart and extending along a first direction; two support rods 16 spaced apart and movably connected to the two movable rods 13 along the first direction; a crossbar 14 connected to both support rods 16, and movably connected to both support rods 16 along a second direction; and a gripping component 15 movably disposed on the movable rods 13 along a third direction; wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to both the second and first directions.

[0043] In some embodiments, the UAV cabin environmental control system within the containment bay 100 automatically controls the cabin temperature and humidity through temperature and humidity sensors installed inside the cabin and system settings. A cooling and heating ventilation system is located at the front of the UAV cabin. This ventilation system automatically controls the operation of the refrigeration and heating units to achieve temperature and humidity control. Simultaneously, the ventilation system includes an air intake filtration system to ensure clean airflow within the cabin.

[0044] The vehicle in this embodiment includes a transmission structure, which is the transmission structure described above.

[0045] To provide a stable, reliable, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly takeoff, landing, and storage platform for drones, this invention proposes a vehicle-mounted intelligent charging drone hangar system, providing drones with high-efficiency charging and a stable landing pad. It also includes a time controller to provide smarter parking and takeoff services for drones that automatically return to base. The automatic charging system can also achieve automatic charging. To achieve the above objectives, the specific details are as follows:

[0046] The cabin 100 includes: a charging assembly (4 positions on both sides) including a platform for charging drones; a flight control, image transmission and communication equipment cabinet 2, which is an integrated electrical cabinet for flight control, image transmission and communication equipment; a drone repositioning assembly 3 and a drone grabbing component 15, which are used to automatically grab and reposition the drone and assist in the operation of the drone; a drone telescopic door 5, which can effectively close the door; a telescopic mobile platform 10, which is mainly used to send the platform out of the cabin as a whole, so as to facilitate take-off operations; a UPS power supply and power control cabinet 7, which provides a stable and reliable charging power for the drone; a battery pack 8 (4 sets), which are replaceable batteries for the drone; and a silent generator 9, which provides a stable charging energy for the cabin.

[0047] The drone platform mechanism includes: a mobile platform 10, a lifting mechanism, a telescopic arm 12 of the mobile platform 10, and a drone telescopic hatch 5, which enables the horizontal movement of the platform, the opening and closing of the hatch, and the lifting and lowering of the platform.

[0048] The transposition component 3 includes: a moving rod 13, a crossbar 14, a two-finger robotic arm (grasping component 15), and a support rod 16, forming a three-axis spatial movement electrically controlled servo slide that can arbitrarily grasp and release at designated positions.

[0049] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0050] The transmission structure of this invention enables drones to be charged during outdoor use. In other words, it is a mobile charging station that allows charging anytime, anywhere.

[0051] The transmission structure of this invention provides a relatively stable platform for both drone docking and takeoff, enabling takeoff and landing in various outdoor environments. Furthermore, the platform provides a stable and reliable takeoff and landing environment, prevents accidental takeoff while the drone is docked for charging, and offers shelter from wind and rain.

[0052] The automatic drone-changing system of the conveying structure of the present invention adopts a three-axis spatial motion electronically controlled servo slide design, which can arbitrarily grab and release drones at designated positions.

[0053] The transmission structure of this invention provides a large, four-position, rapid take-off and landing platform, enabling drones to take off quickly.

[0054] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0055] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0056] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this application; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0057] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0058] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0059] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A transport structure, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of unmanned aerial vehicle transfer structure, including: Accommodate warehouse (100), the accommodate warehouse (100) has accommodating cavity; Release port is provided on the side wall of the accommodate warehouse (100) and is communicated with the accommodating cavity; Mobile platform (10), the mobile platform (10) is used to place unmanned aerial vehicle (4);The mobile platform (10) is movably arranged, the mobile platform (10) has storage position in the accommodate warehouse (100) and release position outside the accommodate warehouse (100), to store unmanned aerial vehicle (4) in the accommodating cavity, or transport unmanned aerial vehicle (4) to the accommodating cavity outside by the release port; Charging assembly is located in the accommodate warehouse (100), and the charging assembly is used to charge unmanned aerial vehicle (4); The conveying structure further includes: support table (200), the support table (200) is provided with slide rail (201); Slide block (202), the slide block (202) is arranged on the slide rail (201), and the slide block (202) is used to be connected with the mobile platform (10); Driving component, connected with the slide block (202), to drive the slide block (202) moves along the slide rail (201), so as to drive the mobile platform (10) moves; The conveying structure further includes: guide table (300), the guide table (300) is connected with the support table (200);The guide table (300) is provided with a plurality of guide components (301), and a plurality of the guide components (301) are arranged along the moving direction of the mobile platform (10); Telescopic arm (12), the telescopic arm (12) is movably connected with a plurality of the guide components (301), and the mobile platform (10) is arranged on the telescopic arm (12), and the slide block (202) is arranged on the side of the telescopic arm (12) away from the mobile platform (10); The end of the telescopic arm (12) away from the guide table (300) is provided with hatch (5), and the hatch (5) is used to open or close the release port;When the mobile platform (10) is in storage position, the hatch (5) closes the release port.

2. The transport structure of claim 1, wherein, The conveying structure further includes lifting assembly, the lifting assembly is connected with the telescopic arm (12), the lifting assembly is connected with the mobile platform (10), and the lifting assembly is movably arranged to drive the mobile platform (10) movably arranged along the extension direction perpendicular to the telescopic arm (12).

3. The transport structure of claim 2, wherein, The lifting assembly includes: First guide rail (401), the first guide rail (401) is arranged on the mobile platform (10); Second guide rail (402), the second guide rail (402) is arranged on the telescopic arm (12); First connecting rod (403), one end of the first connecting rod (403) is movably connected with the first guide rail (401), and the other end of the first connecting rod (403) is rotatably connected with the second guide rail (402); A second connecting rod (404) is movably connected to the first guide rail (401) at one end and movably connected to the second guide rail (402) at the other end.

4. The transport structure of claim 1, wherein, The charging assembly comprises: A charging platform (1) is arranged apart from the moving platform (10), and the charging platform (1) is used for loading the unmanned aerial vehicle (4); A battery pack (8) is connected to the charging platform (1), and the battery pack (8) is used for charging the unmanned aerial vehicle (4) located on the charging platform (1).

5. The transport structure of claim 4, wherein, The conveying structure further comprises a transposition assembly (3), the transposition assembly (3) comprises a grabbing component (15) used for grabbing or releasing the unmanned aerial vehicle (4), and the grabbing component (15) is movably arranged to move the unmanned aerial vehicle (4) between the moving platform (10) and the charging platform (1) through the grabbing component (15).

6. The transport structure of claim 5, wherein, The transposition assembly (3) comprises: Two moving rods (13) are arranged apart from each other and extend along a first direction; Two support rods (16) are arranged apart from each other and movably connected to the two moving rods (13) along the first direction respectively; A cross rod (14) is connected to the two support rods (16), and the cross rod (14) is movably connected to the support rods (16) along a second direction; the grabbing component (15) is movably arranged on the moving rod (13) along a third direction; wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to both the second direction and the first direction.

7. A vehicle comprising a conveyor structure, characterized in that The conveying structure is any one of the conveying structures in claims 1 to 6.

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