An unmanned aerial vehicle automated airfield

Abstract

An unmanned plane automatic airport, one side of any X axis centering lever opposite to another X axis centering lever is equipped with a fixed frame, two ends of the side opposite to another X axis centering lever of the fixed frame are respectively equipped with a contact charging negative pole assembly composed of two first spring pins, a contact charging positive pole assembly composed of two second spring pins and a switch contact assembly composed of two third spring pins and arranged between the contact charging negative pole assembly and the contact charging positive pole assembly, the outer side of any three legs of the unmanned plane is respectively equipped with a first contact sheet corresponding to the two first spring pins in the contact charging negative pole assembly, a second contact sheet corresponding to the two second spring pins in the contact charging positive pole assembly and two third contact sheets arranged between the first contact sheet and the second contact sheet and corresponding to the two third spring pins in the switch contact assembly, the unmanned plane can automatically start, stop and charge in the automatic airport.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and more particularly to an automated UAV airport. Background Technology

[0002] To expand the mobile applications of drone nests, mobile drone nests have emerged. Mobile drone nests can meet the flexibility and mobility needs of various industries for drone operations, and have wide application value, especially in power grid inspection, security deployment, command and patrol, wind turbine inspection, and photovoltaic inspection, greatly improving the productivity of drone aerial operations.

[0003] Currently, existing mobile drone shelters have the function of automatically changing drone batteries. However, most existing mobile drone shelters cannot simultaneously achieve remote control of the drone to automatically turn it on and off, automatically charge it, and automatically disconnect the power after charging. This limitation restricts the applicability of mobile drone shelters. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that most existing mobile drone shelters cannot simultaneously realize the functions of remote control to automatically turn on, turn off, and charge the drone, thus limiting the scope of application of mobile drone shelters. The present invention provides an automated drone airport.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0006] An automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is provided, comprising a casing and a first cover and a second cover respectively disposed on opposite sides of the top of the casing. The casing contains a parking platform for parking the UAV. The parking platform is equipped with a centering mechanism for positioning the UAV. The centering mechanism includes two horizontally arranged X-axis centering rods and two vertically arranged Y-axis centering rods located below the two X-axis centering rods. A fixing frame is provided on the side of one of the X-axis centering rods opposite to the other. At each end of the fixing frame on the side opposite to the other X-axis centering rod, a contact charging negative electrode assembly composed of two first spring pins is provided. The device includes a positive charging electrode assembly consisting of two second spring pins and a power-on contact assembly consisting of two third spring pins disposed between the negative charging electrode assembly and the positive charging electrode assembly. The outer sides of any three of the four tripods of the drone are respectively provided with a first contact piece corresponding to the two first spring pins in the negative charging electrode assembly, a second contact piece corresponding to the two second spring pins in the positive charging electrode assembly, and two third contact pieces disposed between the first and second contact pieces. The two third contact pieces are respectively configured to correspond to the two third spring pins in the power-on contact assembly.

[0007] Furthermore, a multi-channel relay group, a switching power supply, and an airport control center are provided on one side of the housing. The multi-channel relay group includes a first relay, a second relay, and a third relay that are respectively connected to the airport control center. One end of the first relay is electrically connected to the negative terminal of the switching power supply, and the other end of the first relay is electrically connected to the two first spring pins in the negative terminal assembly of the contact charging. One end of the second relay is electrically connected to the positive terminal of the switching power supply, and the other end of the second relay is electrically connected to the two second spring pins in the positive terminal assembly of the contact charging. The third relay is electrically connected to the two third spring pins in the power switch contact assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, the top ends of the two first spring pins opposite to the first contact piece, the top ends of the two second spring pins opposite to the second contact piece, and the top ends of the two third spring pins opposite to the two third contact pieces all have curved contact surfaces.

[0009] Furthermore, the curved contact surface is a hemispherical contact surface and the curvature of the spherical contact surface is 30-60°.

[0010] Furthermore, the fixing frame includes a base plate, and the base plate has a first side plate attached to the X-axis centering rod on opposite sides along its width direction, and a second side plate for fixing the two first spring pins, the two second spring pins and the two third spring pins. A connecting block is provided at each end of the second side plate opposite to the first side plate.

[0011] Furthermore, a touch screen control panel is provided on one side of the housing.

[0012] Furthermore, two corresponding antennas are provided on each of the top two sides of the casing.

[0013] Furthermore, the first cover and the second cover can move left and right relative to the housing to fasten together or unfold, thereby putting the unmanned aerial vehicle automated airport into a closed and open state.

[0014] Furthermore, the X-axis centering rod can move relative to each other through the drive of the first drive mechanism in order to push the drone toward the X-axis origin, and the two Y-axis centering rods can move relative to each other through the drive of the second drive mechanism in order to push the drone toward the Y-axis origin.

[0015] Furthermore, the housing is equipped with a lifting motor located at the bottom of the parking platform for driving the parking platform to move up and down along the lifting slide rail.

[0016] According to the above embodiments of the present invention, an automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) includes a housing and a first cover and a second cover respectively disposed on opposite sides of the top of the housing. A parking platform for parking UAVs is provided inside the housing. The parking platform is provided with a centering mechanism for aligning the UAVs. The centering mechanism includes two horizontally arranged X-axis centering rods and two vertically arranged Y-axis centering rods located below the two X-axis centering rods. A fixing frame is provided on the side of any one of the two X-axis centering rods opposite to the other X-axis centering rod. At both ends of the fixing frame on the side opposite to the other X-axis centering rod, there is respectively a contact charging negative electrode assembly composed of two first spring pins, a contact charging positive electrode assembly composed of two second spring pins, and a contact charging positive electrode assembly composed of two third spring pins. A power-on contact assembly is formed and disposed between the negative and positive charging components. The outer sides of any three of the four tripods of the UAV are respectively provided with a first contact piece corresponding to the two first spring pins in the negative charging component, a second contact piece corresponding to the two second spring pins in the positive charging component, and two third contact pieces disposed between the first and second contact pieces, with each of the two third contact pieces corresponding to the two third spring pins in the power-on contact assembly. A multi-channel relay group, a switching power supply, and an airport control center are located on one side of the fuselage. The multi-channel relay group includes a first relay, a second relay, and a third relay, all of which are communicatively connected to the airport control center. The three relays are configured such that one end of the first relay is electrically connected to the negative terminal of the switching power supply, and the other end is electrically connected to the two first spring pins in the negative contact charging assembly. One end of the second relay is electrically connected to the positive terminal of the switching power supply, and the other end is electrically connected to the two second spring pins in the positive contact charging assembly. The third relay is electrically connected to the two third spring pins in the power-on contact assembly. Thus, with the mounting bracket, when the X-axis centering rod pushes the drone towards the X-axis origin, and the two Y-axis centering rods push the drone towards the Y-axis origin, and the centering mechanism clamps the drone, the two first spring pins on the mounting bracket contact the first contact piece, the two second spring pins contact the second contact piece, and the two third spring pins... The two third contact pieces are respectively connected to each other. At this time, the UAV can only be charged or powered off when one of the first relays and one of the second relays in the multi-channel relay group receive the control signal from the airport control center. At the same time, the UAV can only be turned on or off when one of the third relays in the multi-channel relay group receives the control signal from the airport control center. This realizes the function of automatic power-on, power-off, automatic charging, and electric power-off after charging in the automated airport. It effectively solves the defect of the existing UAV mobile nests, which cannot realize the function of automatic power-on, power-off, automatic charging, and electric power-off after charging in the remote control of the UAV, thus limiting the scope of application of the UAV mobile nests. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of an automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) provided in an embodiment of the present invention (both the first and second canopies are in a closed state).

[0019] Figure 2 This is another overall schematic diagram of an automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles provided in an embodiment of the present invention (both the first and second canopies are open and the parking platform is in an elevated state).

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The image provided shows a top-down view of an automated drone airport (with the first and second canopies removed).

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0022] Figure 5 This is another overall schematic diagram of an automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles provided in an embodiment of the present invention (both the first and second canopies are in the open state and the parking platform is in the lowering state).

[0023] Figure 6 This is another overall schematic diagram of an automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles provided in an embodiment of the present invention (both the first and second covers are in the open state and the centering mechanism is in the released state).

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged diagram of point B in the middle.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and lowering structure of the parking platform of an automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a side view of an automated airport parking system for unmanned aerial vehicles provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of an automated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) airport provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the technical problems solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0029] Please refer to the above as well. Figures 1 to 10An embodiment of the present invention provides an automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including a housing 100 and a first cover 101 and a second cover 102 respectively disposed on opposite sides of the top of the housing 100. The housing 100 contains a parking platform 103 for parking UAVs 200. The parking platform 103 is provided with a centering mechanism for aligning the position of the UAV 200. The centering mechanism includes two horizontally arranged X-axis centering rods 104 and two vertically arranged Y-axis centering rods 105 located below the two X-axis centering rods 104. A fixing frame 10 is provided on the side of any one of the two X-axis centering rods 104 opposite to the other. 6. On the side opposite to the other X-axis centering rod 104, the fixed frame 106 is provided with a contact charging negative electrode assembly 107 composed of two first spring pins 1071, a contact charging positive electrode assembly 108 composed of two second spring pins 1081, and a power-on contact assembly 109 composed of two third spring pins 1091 and disposed between the contact charging negative electrode assembly 107 and the contact charging positive electrode assembly 108. The outer sides of any three of the four legs 201 of the UAV 200 are respectively provided with a first contact piece 202 corresponding to the two first spring pins 1071 in the contact charging negative electrode assembly 107, and a power-on contact assembly 109 corresponding to the contact charging positive electrode assembly 108. In the positive electrode assembly 108, two second spring pins 1081 are correspondingly arranged with second contact pieces 203, and two third contact pieces 204 are arranged between the first contact piece 202 and the second contact piece 203. The two third contact pieces 204 are respectively corresponding to the two third spring pins 1091 in the power-on / off contact assembly 109. This ensures that the outer sides of any three of the four legs 201 of the drone 200 can correctly power on / off and automatically charge. Furthermore, the purpose of setting two first spring pins 1071 corresponding to one first contact piece 202 and setting two second spring pins 1081 corresponding to one second contact piece 203 is... To improve the lifespan and reliability of the equipment and prevent charging failure due to poor contact caused by a single first spring pin 1071 and a single second spring pin 1081 over time, two third spring pins 1091 are provided, each corresponding to a third contact piece 204. This also aims to improve the equipment's lifespan and reliability, preventing power-on / off failure due to poor contact caused by a single third spring pin 1091 over time. A multi-channel relay group 110, a switching power supply 111, and an airport control center 112 are located on one side of the housing 100. The switching power supply 111 outputs DC power to charge the UAV 200.The multi-channel relay group 110 includes a first relay 1101, a second relay 1102, and a third relay 1103, all of which are communicatively connected to the airport control center 112. One end of the first relay 1101 is electrically connected to the negative terminal of the switching power supply 111, and the other end of the first relay 1102 is electrically connected to two first spring pins 1071 in the contact charging negative terminal assembly 107. One end of the second relay 1102 is connected to the positive terminal 1081 of the contact charging positive terminal assembly 108, and the other end of the second relay 1102 is connected to two first spring pins 1071 in the contact charging positive terminal assembly 108. Two spring pins 1081 are electrically connected, and the third relay 1103 is electrically connected to two of the third spring pins 1091 in the switch contact assembly 109. Thus, through the setting of the fixing frame 106, when the X-axis centering rod 104 pushes the drone 200 towards the X-axis origin, and the two Y-axis centering rods 105 push the drone 200 towards the Y-axis origin, and the centering mechanism clamps the drone 200, the two first spring pins 1071 on the fixing frame 106 are in contact with the first contact piece 202, and the two second spring pins 1081 are in contact with the second contact piece 203. The two third spring pins 1081 are also electrically connected to the first contact piece 202. Spring pins 1091 are respectively connected to the two third contact pieces 204. At this time, the switching power supply 111 cannot directly charge the drone 200. It needs to receive control signals from the airport control center 112 through one first relay 1101 and one second relay 1102 in the multi-channel relay group 110 to charge or de-energize the drone 200. The first relay 1101 is responsible for disconnecting or closing the two first spring pins 1071 in the contact charging negative terminal assembly 107, and the second relay 1102 is responsible for disconnecting or closing the two third spring pins 204 in the contact charging positive terminal assembly 108. The function of the two spring-loaded pins 1081 is that, simultaneously, when the two second spring-loaded pins 1091 are respectively connected to the two second contact pieces 204, they cannot directly achieve the power-on / off function. The power-on / off function of the UAV 200 can only be achieved through the control signal received from the airport control center 112 via one of the third relays 1103 in the multi-channel relay group 110. The third relay 1103 functions to open or close the two third spring-loaded pins 1091 in the power-on / off contact assembly 109, thereby enabling the UAV 200 to automatically power on / off, automatically charge, and automatically disconnect power after charging is complete within the automated airport.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the power-on / off contact point of the drone 200 is led out from inside the drone 200 to any three of the four tripods 201 of the drone 200. In this way, the outside of any three of the four tripods 201 of the drone 200 can be correctly powered on / off and automatically charged.

[0031] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the airport control center 112 is connected to the Internet and to a remote management and control platform. All actions within the airport can be remotely operated through the management and control platform. For example, the drone 200 can be automatically turned on and off, automatically charged, and powered off after charging is complete through remote control. Alternatively, the management and control platform can be connected to the airport control center 112 via the Internet to monitor the airport status and control the take-off or landing process of the drone.

[0032] In this embodiment, the top ends of the two first spring pins 1071 opposite to the first contact piece 202, the top ends of the two second spring pins 1081 opposite to the second contact piece 203, and the top ends of the two third spring pins 1091 opposite to the two third contact pieces 204 all have curved contact surfaces. Thus, the contact between the two first spring pins 1071 and the first contact piece 202, the two second spring pins 1081 and the second contact piece 203, and the two third spring pins 1091 and the two third contact pieces 204 is triggered by point contact formed by the curved contact surfaces. Due to the curvature of the curved contact surfaces, the two first spring pins 1071... 1. The contact between the two second spring pins 108 and the two third spring pins 109 is achieved through gradual force application rather than collision or compression, thus preventing poor contact. Simultaneously, the spring design of the two first spring pins 1071, the two second spring pins 1081, and the two third spring pins 1091 ensures good contact between the two first spring pins 1071 and the first contact piece 202, and good contact between the two second spring pins 1081 and the second contact piece 203, thereby improving charging efficiency. Furthermore, it also ensures good contact between the two third spring pins 1091 and the third contact piece 204, thereby improving power-on / off efficiency.

[0033] In this embodiment, the curved contact surface is a hemispherical contact surface with an arc of 30-60°. Preferably, the arc of the hemispherical contact surface is 50°.

[0034] In this embodiment, the fixing frame 106 includes a base plate 1061. The base plate 1061 has a first side plate 1062 attached to the X-axis centering rod 104 on opposite sides along its width direction, and a second side plate 1063 for fixing the two first spring pins 1071, the two second spring pins 1081 and the two third spring pins 1091. A connecting block 1064 is provided at both ends of the side of the second side plate 1063 opposite to the first side plate 1062.

[0035] In this embodiment, a touch screen control panel 113 is provided on one side of the housing 100.

[0036] In this embodiment, two corresponding antennas 114 are respectively provided on the top two sides of the housing 100.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first cover 101 and the second cover 102 can move left and right relative to the housing 10 to fasten together or unfold, thereby putting the unmanned aerial vehicle automated airport in a closed and open state.

[0038] In this embodiment, the X-axis centering rod 104 can move relative to each other through the drive of the first drive mechanism to push the drone towards the X-axis origin, and the two Y-axis centering rods 105 can move relative to each other through the drive of the second drive mechanism to push the drone towards the Y-axis origin. Thus, after the drone 200 lands on the parking platform 103, because the drone 200 has a certain positioning error, it cannot land at the origin every time. The centering mechanism pushes the drone 200 to the center of the parking platform 103, thereby centering the drone 200 in the designated centered position. Regardless of the azimuth angle at which the drone 200 lands on the parking platform 103, the centering mechanism can always center the drone 200 in the designated centered position, allowing for remote control to automatically power on and off, automatically charge, and disconnect the power after charging is complete within the airport.

[0039] In this embodiment, a lifting motor 116 is provided inside the housing 100, located at the bottom of the landing platform 103, for driving the landing platform 103 to move up and down along the lifting rail 115. Thus, the landing platform 103 serves as a platform for the takeoff and landing of the drone 200. When the drone 200 is ready to take off, the lifting motor 116 can raise the landing platform 103 to send the drone 200 outside the housing 100; after the drone 200 lands on the landing platform 103, it is sent back into the housing 100.

[0040] According to the above embodiments of the present invention, an automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) includes a housing and a first cover and a second cover respectively disposed on opposite sides of the top of the housing. A parking platform for parking UAVs is provided inside the housing. The parking platform is provided with a centering mechanism for aligning the UAV's position. The centering mechanism includes two horizontally arranged X-axis centering rods and two vertically arranged Y-axis centering rods located below the two X-axis centering rods. A fixing frame is provided on the side of any one of the two X-axis centering rods opposite to the other X-axis centering rod. At both ends of the fixing frame on the side opposite to the other X-axis centering rod, there is respectively a contact charging negative electrode assembly composed of two first spring pins, a contact charging positive electrode assembly composed of two second spring pins, and a contact charging positive electrode assembly composed of two third spring pins. The system comprises a power-on contact assembly positioned between the negative and positive charging terminals. On the outer sides of any three of the four tripods of the UAV, there is a first contact piece corresponding to the two first spring pins in the negative charging terminal assembly, a second contact piece corresponding to the two second spring pins in the positive charging terminal assembly, and two third contact pieces positioned between the first and second contact pieces, each corresponding to one of the two third spring pins in the power-on contact assembly. A multi-channel relay group, a switching power supply, and an airport control center are located on one side of the fuselage. The multi-channel relay group includes a first relay, a second relay, and a third relay, all of which are communicatively connected to the airport control center. The third relay has one end electrically connected to the negative terminal of the switching power supply, and the other end electrically connected to the two first spring pins in the negative contact charging assembly. One end of the second relay is electrically connected to the positive terminal of the switching power supply, and the other end is electrically connected to the two second spring pins in the positive contact charging assembly. The third relay is also electrically connected to the two third spring pins in the power-on / off contact assembly. Thus, through the mounting bracket, when the X-axis centering rod pushes the drone towards the X-axis origin, and the two Y-axis centering rods push the drone towards the Y-axis origin, and the centering mechanism clamps the drone, the two first spring pins on the mounting bracket contact the first contact piece, the two second spring pins contact the second contact piece, and the two third spring pins... The needles are respectively connected to the two third contact pieces. At this time, the drone can only be charged or powered off when one of the first relays and one of the second relays in the multi-channel relay group receive the control signal from the airport control center. At the same time, the drone can only be turned on or off when one of the third relays in the multi-channel relay group receives the control signal from the airport control center. This realizes the function of automatically turning on and off the drone, automatically charging, and electrically cutting off the power after charging in an automated airport. This effectively solves the defect of existing drone mobile nests that cannot simultaneously realize the function of remotely automatically turning on and off the drone, automatically charging, and electrically cutting off the power after charging, thus limiting the scope of application of drone mobile nests.

[0041] 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, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising a casing and a first cover and a second cover respectively disposed on opposite sides of the top of the casing, wherein the casing contains a parking platform for parking UAVs, and the parking platform is provided with a centering mechanism for aligning the UAVs, the centering mechanism comprising two horizontally arranged X-axis centering rods and two vertically arranged Y-axis centering rods located below the two X-axis centering rods, characterized in that, A fixing frame is provided on the side of one of the two X-axis centering rods opposite to the other X-axis centering rod. At the two ends of the fixing frame opposite to the other X-axis centering rod, there is a contact charging negative electrode assembly composed of two first spring pins, a contact charging positive electrode assembly composed of two second spring pins, and a power-on contact assembly composed of two third spring pins and disposed between the contact charging negative electrode assembly and the contact charging positive electrode assembly. On the outer side of any three of the four tripods of the UAV, there is a first contact piece corresponding to the two first spring pins in the contact charging negative electrode assembly, a second contact piece corresponding to the two second spring pins in the contact charging positive electrode assembly, and two third contact pieces disposed between the first contact piece and the second contact piece. The two third contact pieces are respectively corresponding to the two third spring pins in the power-on contact assembly. One side of the housing is provided with a multi-channel relay group, a switching power supply, and an airport control center. The multi-channel relay group includes a first relay, a second relay, and a third relay, all of which are communicatively connected to the airport control center. One end of the first relay is electrically connected to the negative terminal of the switching power supply, and the other end of the first relay is electrically connected to two first spring pins in the negative terminal assembly of the contact charging assembly. One end of the second relay is electrically connected to the positive terminal of the switching power supply, and the other end of the second relay is electrically connected to two second spring pins in the positive terminal assembly of the contact charging assembly. The third relay is electrically connected to two third spring pins in the power switch contact assembly.

2. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) automated airport as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top ends of the two first spring pins opposite to the first contact piece, the top ends of the two second spring pins opposite to the second contact piece, and the top ends of the two third spring pins opposite to the two third contact pieces all have curved contact surfaces.

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) automated airport as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The curved contact surface is a hemispherical contact surface and the curvature of the spherical contact surface is 30-60°.

4. An automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing frame includes a base plate, and the base plate has a first side plate attached to the X-axis centering rod on opposite sides along its width direction, and a second side plate for fixing the two first spring pins, the two second spring pins and the two third spring pins. The second side plate has a connecting block at each end on the side opposite to the first side plate.

5. An automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A touchscreen control panel is located on one side of the casing.

6. An automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Two antennas are respectively provided on the top two sides of the casing.

7. An automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first cover and the second cover can move left and right relative to the housing to fasten together or unfold, thereby putting the unmanned aerial vehicle automated airport in a closed and open state.

8. An automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The X-axis centering rods can move relative to each other through the drive of the first drive mechanism, so as to push the drone towards the X-axis origin. The two Y-axis centering rods can move relative to each other through the drive of the second drive mechanism, so as to push the drone towards the Y-axis origin.

9. An automated airport for unmanned aerial vehicles as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing contains a lifting motor located at the bottom of the parking platform, which drives the parking platform to move up and down along the lifting slide rail.

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