A property drone patrol device

Abstract

This invention discloses a property management drone patrol device, relating to the field of drone technology. The device includes a drone, a battery rack, and battery cells, all installed inside the battery rack. The battery rack comprises a connecting seat and a movable seat connected by a spring. Conductive plates are mounted on both ends of the movable seat. Electrode springs are mounted on both sides of the battery cell, respectively connected to the positive and negative terminals of the battery cell. The battery cell is attached to the inner wall of the conductive plate via the electrode springs. This property management drone patrol device, by using a conductive plate to connect the connecting seat and the movable seat, and then using the conductive plate to supply power to the electrode springs on the battery cell, effectively solves the technical problem of existing property management drone patrol devices being unable to replace batteries without interrupting power. This achieves the goal of replacing battery cells without interrupting power, facilitating subsequent autonomous battery replacement by the drone.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of drone technology, and in particular to a property drone patrol device. Background Technology

[0002] As a flight tool, drones have advantages such as high altitude, long distance, flexibility and convenience, which has led to their widespread application in various industries. In recent years, drones have also been seen in the field of property patrol. The flight stability and flight turning flexibility of drones have become more mature, but they need to be modified to a certain extent when used in different fields to adapt to the usage requirements of different fields.

[0003] Currently, existing property drone patrol devices (such as patent number: CN213800218U) disclose a smart property drone patrol device, including a drone body and a camera device clamping and fixing mechanism installed at the bottom of the drone body. The camera device clamping and fixing mechanism includes a fixing plate, two opposing claws on the surface of the fixing plate, guide blocks at both ends of the claws, two guide grooves on the fixing plate, the guide blocks located in the guide grooves, and a miniature clamping cylinder connected to the back of the claws. The camera device clamping and fixing mechanism is fixed to the bottom of the drone body by threaded rods and threaded holes. The camera device clamping and fixing mechanism can be removed when not in use without affecting the normal use of the drone. When in use, the camera device is fixed by screws. After installation, the camera device is attached to the fixing plate, and the two miniature clamping cylinders drive the claws to clamp and fix the camera device. The camera device is easy and secure to install, easy to cooperate with the drone, and suitable for high-altitude patrol work.

[0004] However, during the implementation of the above technical solution, at least the following technical problems were discovered:

[0005] 1. Inability to replace batteries without interrupting power: Existing property drone patrol devices often use drones with replaceable batteries to ensure efficient operation. Therefore, property drones need to have their batteries replaced regularly to ensure continuous and efficient operation. However, when replacing the battery, the drone's battery needs to be removed, which requires the drone to restart (which is prone to signal errors and requires re-adjustment). This process takes a lot of time and seriously affects the timely use of the drone.

[0006] 2. Slow replacement efficiency: Existing property drone patrol devices require periodic replacement, which necessitates removing the original battery and installing a new one on the drone. This process is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Furthermore, the inability to obtain timely information on the drone's battery usage results in batteries with a certain amount of charge being replaced, severely impacting the full utilization of resources. Therefore, we propose a property drone patrol device. Summary of the Invention

[0007] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0008] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a property drone patrol device that solves the technical problems of existing property drone patrol devices being unable to replace batteries without interrupting power and having slow battery replacement efficiency.

[0009] (II) Technical Solution

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0011] A property drone patrol device, the drone patrol device comprising:

[0012] Drones;

[0013] The battery holder is mounted on the bottom of the drone; and

[0014] The battery cells are installed inside the battery holder;

[0015] The battery rack includes an upper and lower corresponding connecting seat and a movable seat, and the connecting seat and the movable seat are connected by a spring. Both ends of the movable seat are equipped with conductive plates, and the conductive plates are inserted into the interior of the connecting seat.

[0016] Electrode springs are installed on both sides of the battery cell, and the two electrode springs are connected to the positive and negative terminals of the battery cell respectively through wires. The battery cell is attached to the inner wall of the conductive plate through the electrode springs.

[0017] Preferably, both the outer wall of the connecting seat and the outer wall of the movable seat are equipped with external plates, and the external plates on the outside of the connecting seat and the external plates on the outside of the movable seat correspond vertically.

[0018] The two outer plates are connected by a spring, and the spring is always in a stretched state.

[0019] Preferably, the length of the conductive plate is greater than the thickness of the battery cell, and the spacing between the two conductive plates is equal to the width of the battery cell.

[0020] The conductive plate is electrically connected to the UAV via wires.

[0021] Preferably, the inner walls on both sides of the connecting seat are provided with guide grooves, and the width of the guide grooves is equal to the width of the electrode spring, and the outer side of the electrode spring is provided with rounded chamfers;

[0022] The guide groove corresponds to the conductive plate.

[0023] Preferably, a connecting plate is connected to the top of the battery rack, and the battery rack is connected to the bottom of the drone through the connecting plate.

[0024] Preferably, the drone patrol device also includes a support platform, which corresponds to the drone, and the support platform is used to replace the battery cells inside the battery rack;

[0025] The support platform includes a placement platform, and a reserved slot is provided on the top of the placement platform. A telescopic rod is installed on one side of the reserved slot, and a push plate is connected to the output shaft of the telescopic rod.

[0026] Preferably, the outer wall of the push plate is equipped with a connector, and the push plate is inserted into the interface at the end of the battery cell through the connector;

[0027] The telescopic rods consist of two sets, and the two sets of telescopic rods are vertically aligned.

[0028] Preferably, a storage groove is provided on one side wall of the reserved groove, and the push plate is located in the storage groove;

[0029] The length of the storage slot is greater than the length of the battery cell.

[0030] Preferably, the inner bottom surface of the reserved groove is connected to a docking platform by a spring, and the docking platform is attracted to the bottom of the movable seat;

[0031] The placement platform is equipped with a motor, and the motor is connected to the docking platform by a traction rope.

[0032] Preferably, a take-up roller is mounted on the output shaft of the motor, and the take-up roller is connected to the bottom of the docking platform;

[0033] The movable seat has an iron plate installed inside, and the iron plate corresponds to the electromagnet inside the docking platform.

[0034] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0035] 1. By using a conductive plate to connect the connector and the movable seat, and then using the conductive plate to supply power to the electrode contacts on the battery cell, the technical problem of existing property drone patrol devices being unable to replace batteries without interrupting power is effectively solved. This achieves the goal of replacing battery cells without interrupting power, thereby increasing the effective working time of the drone and facilitating autonomous battery replacement by the drone.

[0036] 2. Because a traction rope is used to separate the movable seat from the connecting seat, and then the telescopic rod is used to pick up and put in the battery cell, the technical problem of slow battery replacement efficiency in the use of existing property drone patrol devices is effectively solved, thereby realizing rapid battery replacement and autonomous battery replacement in conjunction with the drone. Attached Figure Description

[0037] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the battery rack and battery cell in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 This is one of the structural diagrams of the battery rack in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 4 This is the second structural diagram of the battery rack in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the battery cell in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the support platform in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the battery placement and removal structure in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Legend: 1. Drone; 2. Support platform; 21. Placement platform; 22. Docking platform; 23. Motor; 24. Traction rope; 25. Telescopic rod; 26. Push plate; 3. Battery rack; 31. Connecting seat; 32. Movable seat; 33. Conductive plate; 34. External plate; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Battery cell; 6. Electrode spring. Detailed Implementation

[0046] This application provides a property drone patrol device that effectively solves the technical problems of existing property drone patrol devices, such as the inability to replace batteries without interrupting power and slow battery replacement efficiency. When the property drone patrol device is in use, a conductive plate connects the connecting seat and the movable seat, and the conductive plate supplies power to the electrode contacts on the battery cell, thus achieving the goal of replacing the battery cell without interrupting power, thereby increasing the effective working time of the drone and facilitating autonomous battery replacement. Furthermore, a traction rope separates the movable seat from the connecting seat, and a telescopic rod is used to pick up and place the battery cell, enabling rapid battery replacement and allowing the drone to autonomously replace batteries.

[0047] Example 1

[0048] The technical solution in this application embodiment effectively solves the technical problem that existing property drone patrol devices cannot have their batteries replaced without interrupting power. The overall approach is as follows:

[0049] To address the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a property drone patrol device, which includes a drone 1 for patrolling (the drone 1 is equipped with a camera), a battery cell 5 for powering the drone 1, and a battery bracket 3 installed at the bottom of the drone 1 for fixing the battery cell 5, so that the battery cell 5 is connected to the drone 1.

[0050] Drone 1: Any commercially available drone 1 will suffice.

[0051] Battery holder 3, mounted on the bottom of drone 1, is used to connect battery cell 5 to drone 1; and

[0052] Battery cell 5, installed inside battery rack 3, is used to power drone 1 and various electrical devices on drone 1, such as cameras;

[0053] The battery holder 3 includes a connecting seat 31 and a movable seat 32, which are connected by a spring. This allows the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32 to expand and contract, thereby clamping the battery cell 5 located between the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32. Both ends of the movable seat 32 are equipped with conductive plates 33. When the battery cell 5 is installed between the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32, the positive and negative terminals of the battery cell 5 are connected by the conductive plates 33 on the movable seat 32. (The conductive plates 33 are electrically connected to the power supply of the UAV 1 through wires.) The conductive plates 33 are inserted into the interior of the connecting seat 31, so that when the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32 are close to each other, the conductive plates 33 can be inserted into the interior of the connecting seat 31 to accommodate the conductive plates 33.

[0054] Electrode springs 6 are installed on both sides of the battery cell 5, and the two electrode springs 6 are connected to the positive and negative terminals of the battery cell 5 respectively through wires. The battery cell 5 is attached to the inner wall of the conductive plate 33 through the electrode springs 6. At this time, the current inside the battery cell 5 can enter the conductive plate 33 along the electrode springs 6, and then the conductive plate 33 transmits the current to the drone 1 and all the electrical components inside the drone 1, such as the camera.

[0055] In some examples, both the outer wall of the connecting seat 31 and the outer wall of the movable seat 32 are equipped with an outer plate 34 to provide a position for the connection of the spring. The outer plate 34 on the outside of the connecting seat 31 and the outer plate 34 on the outside of the movable seat 32 correspond vertically to facilitate the connection of the spring to the outer plate 34.

[0056] The two external plates 34 are connected by a spring, which is always in a stretched state, thereby pulling the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32 closer to each other, thus clamping the battery cell 5 between the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32.

[0057] In some examples, the length of the conductive plate 33 is greater than the thickness of the battery cell 5. Therefore, when two battery cells 5 are inserted between the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32 at the same time, both battery cells 5 can supply power to the drone 1. At the same time, when one battery cell 5 is replaced, it will not affect the other battery cell 5. Furthermore, the distance between the two conductive plates 33 is equal to the width of the battery cell 5, thereby ensuring that the battery cell 5 can be stably clamped.

[0058] The conductive plate 33 is electrically connected to the drone 1 via a wire, so that the battery cell 5 indirectly supplies power to the drone 1.

[0059] In some examples, the inner walls on both sides of the connecting seat 31 are provided with guide grooves, and the width of the guide grooves is equal to the width of the electrode spring 6, so that the electrode spring 6 can be inserted into the guide groove and locked in the guide groove, thereby connecting the battery cell 5 and the battery frame 3 together. The outer side of the electrode spring 6 is provided with rounded chamfers, so that the electrode spring 6 can be moved out of the guide groove when the battery cell 5 is pushed.

[0060] The guide groove corresponds to the conductive plate 33, so when the electrode spring 6 enters the guide groove, the electrode spring 6 contacts the conductive plate 33 in the guide groove.

[0061] In some examples, the top of the battery holder 3 is connected to the connecting plate 4, and the battery holder 3 is connected to the bottom of the drone 1 via the connecting plate 4, thereby connecting the battery holder 3 to the bottom of the drone 1.

[0062] In the specific implementation process, when it is necessary to replace the battery cell 5, first lower the movable seat 32 so that the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32 are far apart. Stop when the distance between the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32 is greater than the thickness of two battery cells 5. Then insert the new battery cell 5 between the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32, so that the electrode springs 6 on both sides of the battery cell 5 enter the guide groove and fit with the conductive plate 33 inside the guide groove. Since the length of the conductive plate 33 is greater than the thickness of one battery cell 5, the conductive plate 33 can... It can simultaneously connect to two battery cells 5. At this time, the new battery cell 5 and the old battery cell 5 power the drone 1 at the same time. Afterwards, you only need to remove the old battery cell 5. Since the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32 are connected by a spring, and the spring is always in a contracted state, the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32 can be pulled together, so that the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32 clamp the battery cell 5, completing the replacement of the battery cell 5. During this process, the drone 1 will not lose power and will not affect the normal operation of the drone 1. Moreover, the replacement is convenient.

[0063] Example 2

[0064] Based on Example 1, this application embodiment effectively solves the technical problem of slow replacement efficiency when using existing property drone patrol devices. The overall idea is as follows:

[0065] The drone patrol device also includes a support platform 2, which corresponds to the drone 1. The support platform 2 is used to replace the battery cells 5 inside the battery rack 3, so that the drone 1 can replace the battery cells autonomously and avoid affecting the timely use of the drone 1.

[0066] The support platform 2 includes a placement platform 21, and the top of the placement platform 21 is provided with a reserved slot. A telescopic rod 25 is installed on one side of the reserved slot, and a push plate 26 is connected to the output shaft of the telescopic rod 25. The push plate 26 is driven by the telescopic rod 25 to move back and forth, thereby pushing out the battery cell 5 installed between the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32 or pushing the fully charged battery cell 5 into the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32, thus completing the replacement of the battery cell 5. Moreover, the UAV 1 will not lose power during the replacement, providing a basis for the UAV 1 to autonomously replace the battery cell 5.

[0067] In some examples, the outer wall of the push plate 26 is fitted with a connector, and the push plate 26 is connected to the interface at the end of the battery cell 5 through the connector, so that current can enter the replaced battery cell 5 from the push plate 26 in the battery cell 5 connected to the push plate 26, thereby charging the replaced battery cell 5.

[0068] The telescopic rod 25 includes two sets, and the two sets of telescopic rods 25 correspond vertically to each other, so as to process the two battery cells 5, that is, to push the two battery cells 5 stacked together.

[0069] In some examples, a storage slot is provided on one side wall of the reserved slot, and the push plate 26 is located in the storage slot to store the replaced or charged battery cells 5.

[0070] The length of the storage slot is greater than the length of the battery cell 5, which facilitates the storage and organization of the battery cell 5.

[0071] In some examples, the inner bottom surface of the reserved slot is connected to the docking platform 22 by a spring, and the docking platform 22 is attracted to the bottom of the movable seat 32, so that the movable seat 32 of the battery rack 3 is connected to the docking platform 22, which facilitates the rear motor 23 to drive the docking platform 22 to move.

[0072] The placement platform 21 is equipped with a motor 23, and the motor 23 is connected to the docking platform 22 by a traction rope 24. Therefore, when the motor 23 rotates, the docking platform 22 can be pulled by hand, so that the movable seat 32 connected to the docking platform 22 moves downward together, thereby separating the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32, which facilitates the replacement of the battery cell 5 later.

[0073] In some examples, a take-up roller is mounted on the output shaft of motor 23, and the take-up roller is connected to the end of traction rope 24 away from docking platform 22;

[0074] The movable seat 32 has an iron plate installed inside, and the iron plate corresponds to the electromagnet inside the docking platform 22. Therefore, when the electromagnet is energized, it can attract the iron plate inside the movable seat 32, so that the movable seat 32 and the docking platform 22 are attracted to each other.

[0075] In the specific implementation process, when the battery rack 3 at the bottom of the drone 1 aligns with the docking platform 22, the electromagnet inside the docking platform 22 is energized to generate magnetism, attracting the movable seat 32 with the iron plate, causing the docking platform 22 and the movable seat 32 to adhere together. Then, the motor 23 is controlled to wind up the traction rope 24, the other end of which is connected to the docking platform 22. Therefore, as the traction rope 24 is wound up, the docking platform 22 continuously moves downward, thus lowering the movable seat 32 (connected to the docking platform 22) downward. Since the drone 1 cannot enter the reserved slot, the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32 will continuously separate until the movable seat 32 moves to the bottom of all the storage slots. After that, the telescopic rod 25 in the lower storage slot extends, causing the push plate 2 at the end of the telescopic rod 25 to extend. 6 is attached to the battery cell 5. At this time, the external interface of the battery cell 5 is inserted into the external connector of the push plate 26. After completion, the telescopic rod 25 in another reserved slot pushes the battery cell 5 into the gap between the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32. Then, the telescopic rod 25 in the lower storage slot is shortened. At this time, the de-energized battery cell 5 enters the lower reserved slot along with the push plate 26 (the friction force (N1) between the interface and the connector is greater than the force (N2) between the electrode spring 6 and the guide slot, and the friction force (N1) between the interface and the connector is less than the force between the electrode spring 6 and the guide slot plus the squeezing force (N3) of the movable seat 32 on the battery cell 5, that is, N2 < N1 < (N2 + N3)). Finally, the electromagnet is de-energized. At this time, the new battery cell 5 is clamped between the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32.

[0076] When replacing the battery cell 5 next time, the old battery cell 5 is first replaced. When the new battery cell 5 is installed between the connecting seat 31 and the movable seat 32, the electromagnet inside the movable seat 32 is de-energized, so that the new battery cell 5 is subjected to the squeezing force of the movable seat 32, thereby preventing the new battery cell 5 from being moved when the push plate 26 moves.

[0077] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A property management drone patrol device, characterized in that, The drone patrol device includes: Unmanned aerial vehicle (1); Battery holder (3), mounted on the bottom of drone (1); and The battery cell (5) is installed inside the battery holder (3); The battery rack (3) includes a connecting seat (31) and a movable seat (32) corresponding to each other, and the connecting seat (31) and the movable seat (32) are connected by a spring. Both ends of the movable seat (32) are equipped with conductive plates (33), and the conductive plates (33) are inserted into the interior of the connecting seat (31). Electrode springs (6) are installed on both sides of the battery core (5), and the two electrode springs (6) are connected to the positive and negative terminals of the battery core (5) respectively through wires. The battery core (5) is attached to the inner wall of the conductive plate (33) through the electrode springs (6). The drone patrol device also includes a support platform (2), which corresponds to the drone (1). The support platform (2) is used to replace the battery cells (5) inside the battery rack (3). The support platform (2) includes a placement platform (21), and a reserved slot is provided on the top of the placement platform (21). A telescopic rod (25) is installed on one side of the reserved slot, and a push plate (26) is connected to the output shaft of the telescopic rod (25). The outer wall of the push plate (26) is equipped with a connector, and the push plate (26) is inserted into the interface at the end of the battery cell (5) through the connector; The telescopic rod (25) includes two sets, and the two sets of telescopic rods (25) are vertically corresponding; A storage slot is provided on one side wall of the reserved slot, and the push plate (26) is located in the storage slot; The length of the storage slot is greater than the length of the battery cell (5); The inner bottom surface of the reserved groove is connected to a docking platform (22) by a spring, and the docking platform (22) is attracted to the bottom of the movable seat (32); The placement platform (21) is equipped with a motor (23), and the motor (23) is connected to the docking platform (22) by a traction rope (24).

2. The property drone patrol device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Both the outer wall of the connecting seat (31) and the outer wall of the movable seat (32) are equipped with an outer plate (34), and the outer plate (34) outside the connecting seat (31) and the outer plate (34) outside the movable seat (32) are vertically aligned. The two outer plates (34) are connected by a spring, and the spring is always in a stretched state.

3. The property drone patrol device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the conductive plate (33) is greater than the thickness of the battery cell (5), and the distance between the two conductive plates (33) is equal to the width of the battery cell (5); The conductive plate (33) is electrically connected to the UAV (1) via a wire.

4. The property drone patrol device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls on both sides of the connecting seat (31) are provided with guide grooves, and the width of the guide grooves is equal to the width of the electrode spring (6). The outer side of the electrode spring (6) is provided with rounded chamfers. The guide groove corresponds to the conductive plate (33).

5. A property drone patrol device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the battery rack (3) is connected to a connecting plate (4), and the battery rack (3) is connected to the bottom of the drone (1) through the connecting plate (4).

6. A property drone patrol device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A take-up roller is mounted on the output shaft of the motor (23), and the take-up roller is connected to the end of the traction rope (24) away from the docking platform (22); The movable seat (32) has an iron plate installed inside, and the iron plate corresponds to the electromagnet inside the docking platform (22).

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