A vehicle-mounted UAV body docking stabilization support system

Abstract

In order to solve the problem in the prior art that drones are prone to turbulence and inconvenience in taking off when moving with the vehicle body, the present invention provides a body-stabilizing support system for a vehicle-mounted drone, comprising a box body, a lifting platform provided in the box body, a positioning groove provided on the upper surface of the lifting platform, a fixing component provided in the positioning groove, the fixing component comprising a support plate and a spring, a shock-absorbing component provided on the side wall of the positioning groove, the shock-absorbing component comprising a first control circuit, a driver, a telescopic rod, and an airbag, the driver being electrically connected to the first control circuit, the output end of the driver being connected to the telescopic rod, the airbag being mounted at one end of the telescopic rod, and the sliding of the support plate being able to trigger the connection or disconnection of the control circuit. The present invention can fix a drone docked in the box body, effectively fix and dampen the drone during the movement of the vehicle body, and can automatically release the fixation when the drone needs to take off, making it easy to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular to a body docking and stabilizing support system for a vehicle-mounted UAV. Background Art

[0002] In the process of power inspection, drones are now commonly used for inspection. Drone inspection can greatly improve the inspection efficiency and can easily inspect in some harsh environments. In the process of using drone inspection, drones are usually vehicle-mounted, which can achieve collaborative operation between multiple drones and further improve the inspection efficiency. In addition, the use of vehicle-mounted drones provides a parking platform for the drone, which can improve the drone's endurance.

[0003] When a drone is docked on a vehicle, it is usually protected by a dedicated box. However, as the drone moves with the vehicle, it is prone to sliding due to the vehicle's shaking and swaying, which may affect the drone's charging or cause damage. If the drone is fixed to the vehicle, although it can prevent the drone from shaking with the movement of the vehicle, it needs to be released when the drone needs to take off, which is inconvenient to operate.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a stable support system that can easily fix the UAV when it is docked on the vehicle body and does not affect the UAV's takeoff. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the problem in the prior art that drones are prone to bumps and inconvenience in taking off when moving with the vehicle body, the present invention provides a vehicle-mounted drone body docking stabilization support system, which can fix the drone docked in the box, and has a good fixation and shock-absorbing effect on the drone during the movement of the vehicle body. Moreover, when the drone needs to take off, the fixation can be automatically released, which is easy to use.

[0006] The present invention provides a body stabilization support system for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The technical solution to the technical problem includes a box body, a lifting platform is provided in the box body, a positioning groove is provided on the upper surface of the lifting platform, a fixing component is provided in the positioning groove, the fixing component includes a support plate and a spring, the support plate is slidably installed in the positioning groove along a vertical direction, the spring is connected between the support plate and the bottom wall of the positioning groove, a shock-absorbing component is provided on the side wall of the positioning groove, the shock-absorbing component includes a first control circuit, a driver, a telescopic rod, and an airbag, the driver is electrically connected to the first control circuit, the output end of the driver is connected to the telescopic rod, the airbag is installed at one end of the telescopic rod, and the sliding of the support plate can trigger the connection or disconnection of the control circuit. When the drone stays on the vehicle body, it docks on the lifting platform, with the two legs of the drone falling into the positioning grooves. Under the action of its own gravity, the support plate will slide downward, which can trigger the first control circuit to be energized. The first control circuit can control the start of the driver, and the driver can control the extension of the telescopic rod, and use the airbag at the end of the telescopic rod to elastically squeeze and fix the legs of the drone, which can fix the position of the drone well. At the same time, the design of the spring and the airbag can have a good shock-absorbing and buffering effect on the drone. The present invention uses the gravity of the drone itself as a trigger condition to realize the automatic start of the shock-absorbing component, which can not only well limit the docking position of the drone, but also have a good shock-absorbing and buffering effect.

[0007] Preferably, there are two sets of shock-absorbing components, symmetrically distributed on the two side walls of the positioning slot. This allows the drone's legs to be squeezed and fixed from two directions, achieving a better fixation effect. The airbag structure design can adapt to the position error of the drone during specific docking and avoid damage to the drone caused by hard squeezing.

[0008] Preferably, the first control circuit includes a first fixed contact and a first movable contact, wherein the first fixed contact is mounted on the bottom wall of the positioning slot, and the first movable contact is mounted on the bottom surface of the support plate and is located directly above the first fixed contact. The first fixed contact and the first movable contact are in contact to connect the first control circuit. When no drone is docked, the support plate is located at a high position under the action of the spring. At this time, the first fixed contact and the first movable contact are not in contact, the first control circuit is not connected, and the shock absorbing component does not work. When the drone is docked in the positioning slot on the lifting platform, the drone's own gravity will cause the support plate to move downward. The downward movement of the support plate will trigger the first fixed contact and the first movable contact, connecting the first control circuit and thereby causing the shock absorbing component to work.

[0009] Preferably, two positioning grooves are provided which are parallel to each other and correspond to the two legs of the drone respectively.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing component further includes an electromagnet and a second control circuit, wherein the electromagnet is disposed on the upper end surface of the support plate and is electrically connected to the second control circuit. Connection to the second control circuit energizes the electromagnet, which, when energized, magnetically attracts the drone's legs, thereby securing the drone's position.

[0011] Preferably, the second control circuit includes a second movable contact and a second fixed contact, wherein the second fixed contact is fixed to the bottom wall of the positioning slot, and the second movable contact is mounted on the bottom wall of the support plate and located above the second fixed contact. The triggering conditions and operation of the second control circuit are similar to those of the first control circuit.

[0012] Preferably, the device further includes a power supply module, which serves as the power source for the first and second control circuits. The power supply module is provided with a switch button for turning the power supply to the first and second control circuits on and off. The switch button is a master switch, used to control whether power is supplied to the first and second control circuits, as well as the driver. When the switch button is off, all circuits are disabled, allowing the drone to release its fixed position and facilitate takeoff.

[0013] Preferably, the switch button is arranged in the driving area of ​​the vehicle body, so as to facilitate the operation of the staff.

[0014] In summary, the technical solution of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. By designing the positioning slot, the position of the drone can be reasonably planned and arranged, making the docking of the drone more standardized;

[0016] 2. By designing a fixed component, the position of the drone can be fixed through an electromagnet to prevent it from shaking with the shaking of the vehicle body. At the same time, the spring can play a vertical buffering and shock-absorbing effect;

[0017] 3. By designing shock-absorbing components, the airbags can be used to assist in fixing the drone's legs, while also providing a buffering and shock-absorbing effect in the horizontal direction;

[0018] 4. Through the design of the first control circuit and the second control circuit, and using the gravity of the drone itself as a trigger condition, the drone can be automatically fixed;

[0019] 5. By designing a switch button, the drone can be released with one click, making it easier for the drone to take off. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This invention Figure 1 A partial enlarged view (the shock absorbing component does not work);

[0023] Figure 3 This invention Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the working state of the shock absorbing component;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper end surface of the lifting platform of the present invention.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 1. Box; 2. Lifting platform; 3. Positioning slot; 4. Support plate; 5. Spring; 6. Driver; 7. Telescopic rod; 8. Airbag; 9. First fixed contact; 10. First movable contact; 11. Electromagnet; 12. Power supply module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] The present invention provides a vehicle-mounted UAV body docking stabilization support system, see attached Figure 1-4, including a box body 1, a lifting platform 2 is provided in the box body 1, and a positioning groove 3 is provided on the upper surface of the lifting platform 2. The positioning groove 3 in the present invention is provided with two mutually parallel positioning grooves, which respectively correspond to the two legs supporting the drone during specific use. Through the design of the positioning groove 3, the parking position of the drone can be reasonably planned to ensure the standardization of multiple drones when docked. A fixing component is provided in the positioning groove 3, and the fixing component includes a support plate 4 and a spring 5. The support plate 4 is slidably installed in the positioning groove 3 along the vertical direction, and the spring 5 is connected between the support plate 4 and the bottom wall of the positioning groove 3. When the drone is docked, the two legs of the drone fall into the two positioning grooves 3 respectively. When the drone is docked, under the action of its gravity, the support plate 4 will slide downward, causing the spring 5 to be compressed. In this way, the downward sliding of the support plate 4 further fixes the position of the drone, and the design of the spring 5 can have a good shock-absorbing effect on the drone. It should be noted that the fixing component in the present invention also includes an electromagnet 11 and a second control circuit. The electromagnet 11 is disposed on the upper end surface of the support plate 4 and is electrically connected to the second control circuit. Connection to the second control circuit energizes the electromagnet 11, which, when energized, magnetically attracts the drone's legs, thereby securing the drone's position.

[0029] In addition, the present invention provides a shock-absorbing component on the side wall of the positioning groove 3. The shock-absorbing component includes a first control circuit, a driver 6, a telescopic rod 7, and an airbag 8. The driver 6 is electrically connected to the first control circuit, and the output end of the driver 6 is connected to the telescopic rod 7. The airbag 8 is mounted at one end of the telescopic rod 7. The sliding of the support plate 4 can trigger the connection or disconnection of the control circuit. The downward sliding of the support plate 4 under the action of the drone's gravity triggers the first control circuit to energize. The energization of the first control circuit activates the driver 6, which controls the extension of the telescopic rod 7. The airbag 8 at the end of the telescopic rod 7 elastically squeezes and secures the drone's legs, effectively securing the drone's position. The design of the spring 5 and airbag 8 provides effective shock absorption and cushioning for the drone. By utilizing the drone's own gravity as a trigger, the present invention automatically activates the shock-absorbing component, effectively defining the drone's docking position and providing effective shock absorption and cushioning. Two sets of shock-absorbing components are symmetrically distributed on the two side walls of the positioning groove 3. In this way, the legs of the drone can be squeezed and fixed from two directions to achieve a better fixing effect. In addition, the structural design of the airbag 8 can adapt to the position error of the drone during specific docking, and at the same time avoid damage to the drone caused by hard squeezing.

[0030] It should be noted that the shock-absorbing component in the present invention not only has a shock-absorbing effect, but also can assist in positioning the drone.

[0031] The first control circuit in the present invention includes a first fixed contact 9 and a first movable contact 10. The first fixed contact 9 is mounted on the bottom wall of the positioning groove 3, and the first movable contact 10 is mounted on the bottom surface of the support plate 4 and is located directly above the first fixed contact 9. The first fixed contact 9 and the first movable contact 10 are in contact with each other to connect the first control circuit. When there is no drone docked, the support plate 4 is located at a high position under the action of the spring 5. At this time, the first fixed contact 9 and the first movable contact 10 are not in contact. At this time, the first control circuit is not connected and the shock absorbing component does not work. When the drone is docked in the positioning groove 3 on the lifting platform 2, the support plate 4 will move downward under the action of the drone's own gravity. The downward movement of the support plate 4 will trigger the first fixed contact 9 and the first movable contact 10, connecting the first control circuit and thus enabling the shock absorbing component to work.

[0032] The second control circuit of the present invention includes a second movable contact and a second fixed contact. The second fixed contact is fixed to the bottom wall of the positioning slot 3, and the second movable contact is mounted on the bottom wall of the support plate 4 and located above the second fixed contact. The triggering conditions and operation of the second control circuit are similar to those of the first control circuit.

[0033] In order to facilitate the release of the positioning effect when the drone takes off, the present invention also includes a power supply module 12, which serves as the power source for the first control circuit and the second control circuit. The power supply module 12 is provided with a switch button for turning off / on the power supply to the first control circuit and the second control circuit. The switch button is a main switch, which is used to control whether the first control circuit, the second control circuit and the driver 6 are powered. When the switch button is disconnected, all circuits do not work. At this time, the drone can release the fixed effect and take off conveniently. In the specific design, the switch button can be set as a mechanical button and set in the driving part of the vehicle body. It can also be designed as a virtual button, such as a digital button, etc., to facilitate the operation of the staff. The staff can simply perform the command operation.

[0034] By designing the positioning groove 3, the present invention can reasonably plan and arrange the position of the drone, making the docking of the drone more standardized; by designing the fixing component, the position of the drone can be fixed by the electromagnet 11 to prevent it from being shaken by the shaking of the vehicle body, and at the same time, the spring 5 can play a buffering and shock-absorbing effect in the vertical direction; by designing the shock-absorbing component, the airbag 8 can be used to assist in fixing the legs of the drone, and at the same time, it can play a buffering and shock-absorbing effect in the horizontal direction; by designing the first control circuit and the second control circuit, and using the gravity of the drone itself as a trigger condition, the drone can be automatically fixed; by designing the switch button, the fixation of the drone can be released by one-click operation, which facilitates the take-off of the drone.

[0035] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted UAV body docking and stabilization support system, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism comprises a lifting platform, a lifting platform having a lifting mode and a lifting mode, and a lifting mode is set at a fixed position on the lifting platform. The lifting platform has a lifting mode and a lifting mode. The lifting platform has a lifting mode. The lifting platform has a lifting mode. The lifting platform has a lifting mode. The lifting platform has a lifting mode. The lifting platform has a lifting mode. The lifting platform has a lifting mode. The lifting platform has a lifting mode.

2. The vehicle-mounted UAV body docking stabilization support system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the shock absorbing components is two and they are symmetrically distributed on the two side walls of the positioning groove.

3. The vehicle-mounted UAV body docking stabilization support system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning grooves are provided with two mutually parallel ones, respectively corresponding to the two supporting feet of the UAV.

4. The vehicle-mounted UAV body docking stabilization support system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing component further includes an electromagnet and a second control circuit. The electromagnet is arranged on the upper end surface of the support plate, and the electromagnet is electrically connected to the second control circuit.

5. The vehicle-mounted UAV body docking stabilization support system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second control circuit includes a second movable contact and a second fixed contact. The second fixed contact is fixed on the bottom wall of the positioning groove. The second movable contact is installed on the bottom wall of the support plate and is located above the second fixed contact.

6. The vehicle-mounted UAV body docking stabilization support system according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a power supply module, which serves as the power source for the first control circuit and the second control circuit. The power supply module is provided with a switch button for turning off / on the power supply to the first control circuit and the second control circuit.

7. The vehicle-mounted UAV body docking stabilization support system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The switch button is arranged in the driving area of ​​the vehicle body.

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