An automatic charging device for drone hangars

Abstract

This application relates to an automatic charging device for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) hangars, comprising: a cabin with a first opening; a door located at the first opening; a sliding mechanism slidably disposed within the cabin; a first drive mechanism connected to the cabin; a first rope winding mechanism drivenly connected to the first drive mechanism; a second drive mechanism connected to the cabin; a second rope winding mechanism drivenly connected to the second drive mechanism; a connecting rope, with its two ends connected to the first rope winding mechanism and the second rope winding mechanism respectively; the connecting rope being connected to the sliding mechanism; a parking platform connected to the sliding mechanism and configured to park the UAV; and a wireless charger disposed within the cabin. The above-mentioned solution provided by this application can charge the UAV when it runs out of power, thereby avoiding the UAV having to return to a distant charging location; saving the UAV a significant amount of power, and thus increasing the UAV's operating time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of drone hangar technology, and in particular to an automatic charging device for drone hangars. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, drones are widely used in unmanned operations, forest disaster prevention, high-voltage power line inspection, and disaster relief. The involvement of drones can significantly reduce manpower input and save substantial resources; however, electric drones have limited flight time and cannot complete long-endurance missions.

[0003] When a drone runs out of power during a mission, it needs to return to its charging station to recharge. This means that some of the drone's power is used for flight, specifically between the mission location and the charging station, resulting in a shorter working time for the drone. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an automatic charging device for drone hangars to address the problem that existing drones need to be charged back and forth, resulting in short working hours.

[0005] This application provides an automatic charging device for unmanned aerial vehicle hangars, comprising:

[0006] The cabin has a first opening;

[0007] The hatch is located at the first opening;

[0008] A sliding mechanism is slidably disposed inside the cabin;

[0009] A first drive mechanism is connected to the cabin and configured to drive the cabin door to open or close the first opening;

[0010] The first rope winding mechanism is connected to the first drive mechanism in a transmission manner;

[0011] The second drive mechanism is connected to the cabin.

[0012] The second rope winding mechanism is connected to the second drive mechanism via a transmission connection.

[0013] A connecting rope, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the first winding mechanism and the second winding mechanism; the connecting rope is connected to the sliding mechanism, and the moving direction of the connecting rope is the same as the sliding direction of the sliding mechanism;

[0014] A landing platform, connected to the sliding mechanism, is configured to park the drone; and...

[0015] A wireless charger, located within the cabin, is configured to charge the drone located on the landing pad;

[0016] Wherein, the first drive mechanism drives the hatch to open the first opening and simultaneously drives the first rope winding mechanism to rotate, so that the connecting rope moves along the first direction; the connecting rope drives the sliding mechanism to slide, so that the parking platform passes through the first opening and is exposed outside the cabin; the connecting rope also drives the second drive mechanism to rotate through the second rope winding mechanism.

[0017] The second drive mechanism drives the second rope winding mechanism to rotate, so that the connecting rope moves along the second direction; the connecting rope drives the sliding mechanism to slide, so that the parking platform passes through the first opening and is located in the cabin; the connecting rope also drives the first drive mechanism to rotate through the first rope winding mechanism, so that the cabin door closes the first opening; the first direction and the second direction are opposite directions.

[0018] In one embodiment, it further includes: a first pivot, through which the hatch is connected to the cabin;

[0019] The first drive mechanism is connected to the first rotating shaft, and the first drive mechanism is configured to drive the first rotating shaft to rotate.

[0020] In one embodiment, both the first rope winding mechanism and the second rope winding mechanism include:

[0021] The first fixing block and the second fixing block are both fixedly installed inside the cabin;

[0022] The second rotating shaft has one end rotatably mounted on the first fixed block, and the other end passes through the second fixed block and is rotatably connected to the second fixed block; the connecting rope is wound around the second rotating shaft; the second rotating shaft of the first rope winding mechanism is drive-connected to the first driving mechanism, and the second rotating shaft of the second rope winding mechanism is drive-connected to the second driving mechanism.

[0023] In one embodiment, both the first rope winding mechanism and the second rope winding mechanism include:

[0024] Adjusting bolt; both the first fixing block and the second fixing block have threaded holes; the adjusting bolt is threaded into the threaded holes.

[0025] In one embodiment, both the first rope winding mechanism and the second rope winding mechanism further include:

[0026] A first bearing and a second bearing; the first fixing block has a mounting groove, the second fixing block has a mounting hole, the groove of the mounting groove is opposite to the mounting hole; one end of the second rotating shaft is mounted in the mounting groove through the first bearing, the other end is mounted in the mounting hole through the second bearing, and extends toward the side of the second fixing block away from the first fixing block.

[0027] In one embodiment, the sliding mechanism includes a slide rail disposed within the cabin, and the extension direction of the slide rail is the same as the first direction;

[0028] The slider is slidably connected to the slide rail; and,

[0029] A support portion is disposed on the side of the slider away from the slide rail, and the stop platform is installed on the side of the support portion away from the slider.

[0030] In one embodiment, it further includes: an isolation door disposed within the cabin; the cabin having a first inner cavity and a second inner cavity, the first inner cavity being located below the second inner cavity; the wireless charger being disposed in the second inner cavity, and the parking platform being located in the first inner cavity;

[0031] When the isolation door is open, the first inner cavity is connected to the second inner cavity, enabling the wireless charger to charge the drone on the landing platform; when the isolation door is closed, the isolation door is configured to separate the first inner cavity from the second inner cavity.

[0032] In one embodiment, it further includes: a third rotating shaft and a third drive mechanism, the third drive mechanism being connected to the third rotating shaft, and the isolation door being disposed inside the cabin via the third rotating shaft.

[0033] In one embodiment, it further includes: a lifting mechanism located between the sliding mechanism and the stop platform; the lifting mechanism has a fixed part and a telescopic part, the telescopic part being able to move up and down relative to the fixed part; the fixed part is mounted on the sliding mechanism, and the telescopic part is disposed on the stop platform;

[0034] When the wireless charger is charging the drone, the lifting mechanism can move the drone on the landing platform closer to the wireless charger.

[0035] In one embodiment, the lifting mechanism is an electric push rod.

[0036] The beneficial effects of this invention include:

[0037] The automatic charging device for drone hangars provided in this application activates a first drive mechanism while the second drive mechanism remains inactive. The first drive mechanism drives (or actively drives) the hatch to rotate, opening the first opening of the hangar 1. Simultaneously, the first drive mechanism drives a first rope winding mechanism to rotate via a second transmission assembly, causing the first rope winding mechanism to wind a connecting rope; the connecting rope moves along a first direction. Since the connecting rope is connected to a sliding mechanism, the connecting rope causes the sliding mechanism to slide along the first direction. A parking platform is mounted on the sliding mechanism, allowing the parking platform to move synchronously with the sliding mechanism, thus passing through the first opening opened by the hatch and being exposed outside the hangar; at this time, the first drive mechanism stops operating. This allows the drone to be parked on the parking platform. Since the connecting rope is also wound around the second rope winding mechanism, the first rope winding mechanism begins to wind the connecting rope, and the corresponding second rope winding mechanism begins to release the connecting rope, meaning the connecting rope also causes the second rope winding mechanism to rotate in the opposite direction; at this time, the second rope winding mechanism passively drives the second drive mechanism to rotate via a third transmission assembly.

[0038] Alternatively, the first drive mechanism does not activate, but the second drive mechanism activates and begins to rotate. The second drive mechanism drives the second rope-winding mechanism to rotate forward, at which point the second rope-winding mechanism begins to wind the connecting rope, which then moves along a second direction. The first and second directions are opposite. During this process, the connecting rope causes the sliding mechanism to slide, allowing the landing platform to pass through the first opening and be located inside the cabin; since the UAV is parked on the landing platform, it is now inside the cabin. The connecting rope also causes the first rope-winding mechanism to rotate in the opposite direction, and the first rope-winding mechanism begins to release the connecting rope. The first rope-winding mechanism drives the first drive mechanism to rotate via the second transmission assembly, and the first drive mechanism drives the cabin door to rotate, thus closing the first opening.

[0039] This allows staff to install the device on vehicles or other similar installations during missions. When the drone runs out of power, it can be charged, avoiding the need to return to a distant charging location; this saves significant power and increases the drone's operating time. Furthermore, the drone can be charged inside its cabin, minimizing external environmental interference during charging. Attached Figure Description

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic charging device for unmanned aerial vehicle hangars provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Structural diagram;

[0042] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram;

[0043] Figure 4yes Figure 1 Internal diagram;

[0044] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Internal diagram;

[0045] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 An internal diagram.

[0046] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0047] 1. Cabin; 2. Door; 3. First pivot; 4. Sliding mechanism; 41. Support; 42. Slide rail; 43. Slider; 5. Landing platform; 6. UAV; 7. First drive mechanism; 8. First rope winding mechanism; 9. Connecting rope; 10. First transmission assembly; 11. Second transmission assembly; 12. Second rope winding mechanism; 13. Third transmission assembly; 14. Second drive mechanism; 15. Second bearing; 16. Second pivot; 17. Second fixing block; 18. Threaded hole; 19. Adjusting bolt; 20. First fixing block; 21. First bearing; 22. Solar panel; 23. Wireless charger; 24. Connector; 25. Third pivot; 26. Isolation door; 27. Lifting mechanism; 271. Telescopic part; 272. Fixing part; 28. First inner cavity; 29. ​​Second inner cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0049] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and 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 of this application.

[0050] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0051] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0052] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0053] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0054] like Figure 1-6 As shown in one embodiment of this application, an automatic charging device for unmanned aerial vehicle hangars is provided, which may include a cabin 1, a door 2, a sliding mechanism 4, a first drive mechanism 7, a first rope winding mechanism 8, a second drive mechanism 14, a second rope winding mechanism 12, a connecting rope 9, a wireless charger 23, and a parking platform 5.

[0055] The cabin 1 can have any shape, such as rectangular or circular. The cabin 1 has a first opening. The cabin 1 has an inner bottom surface and an inner top surface opposite each other along the direction of gravity, and two first side surfaces and one second side surface opposite each other along a second direction; wherein the second side surface is located between and connected to the two first side surfaces. The second side surface is opposite to the first opening. The inner bottom surface is connected to both first side surfaces and one second side surface; the inner top surface is connected to both first side surfaces and one second side surface; wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the direction of gravity and perpendicular to the first direction. The cabin 1 also has a compartment, and the first opening communicates with the compartment.

[0056] Door 2 is located at the first opening. Door 2 is installed at the first opening of cabin 1 so that door 2 can close or open the first opening. In some examples, the number of doors 2 may be at least one (e.g., one, two, etc.).

[0057] The sliding mechanism 4 is slidably disposed within the cabin 1; for example, the sliding mechanism 4 is slidably disposed on the inner bottom surface of the cabin 1. This allows the sliding mechanism 4 to slide along a first direction; the first direction is perpendicular to the plane containing the first opening.

[0058] In some examples, the sliding mechanism 4 includes a slide rail 42, a slider 43, and a support 41. The slide rail 42 is disposed inside the cabin 1; for example, the slide rail 42 is fixed to the inner bottom surface of the cabin 1. The extension direction of the slide rail 42 is the same as the first direction. The slider 43 is slidably connected to the slide rail 42; that is, the slider 43 can slide along the first direction. The support 41 is disposed on the side of the slider 43 away from the slide rail 42; for example, the support 41 is fixedly disposed on the side of the slider 43 away from the slide rail 42; or, for example, the support 41 is movably disposed on the side of the slider 43 away from the slide rail 42. The stop platform 5 is mounted on the side of the support 41 away from the slider 43; for example, the stop platform 5 is mounted on the side of the support 41 away from the slider 43; or, for example, the stop platform 5 is mounted on the side of the support 41 away from the slider 43 via a lifting mechanism 27. In one possible implementation, stop blocks are respectively provided at both ends of the slide rail 42, and the stop blocks can prevent the slider 43 from falling off the slide rail 42.

[0059] In other examples, the sliding connection between the slide rail 42 and the slider 43 in the above example can be replaced by a sliding connection between the slide groove and the slider 43, etc.

[0060] The landing platform 5 is configured to hold the drone 6. The landing platform 5 is connected to the sliding mechanism 4. In some examples, the landing platform 5 is fixedly connected to the sliding mechanism 4, for example, the landing platform 5 is fixedly connected to the support 41 of the sliding mechanism 4. In other examples, the landing platform 5 is detachably connected to the sliding mechanism 4 (e.g., bolted connection, snap-fit ​​connection, etc.).

[0061] The first drive mechanism 7 is connected to the cabin 1. For example, the first drive mechanism 7 can be mounted on the inner bottom surface of the cabin 1; or, for example, the first drive mechanism 7 can be mounted on the outer surface of the cabin 1. In some examples, the first drive mechanism 7 can drive either a motor or a drive motor. For example, the mount of the drive motor is fixed to the inner bottom surface of the cabin 1.

[0062] The first drive mechanism 7 is configured to drive the hatch 2 to open or close the first opening; in this way, the first drive mechanism 7 can drive the hatch 2 to open or close the first opening.

[0063] For example, the automatic charging device for the drone hangar also includes a first rotating shaft 3, through which the hatch 2 is connected to the cabin 1. A first drive mechanism 7 is configured to drive the first rotating shaft 3 to rotate. In this way, the first drive mechanism 7 can drive the first rotating shaft 3 to rotate, and the first rotating shaft 3 can cause the hatch 2 to open or close the first opening.

[0064] In some examples, the hatch 2 can be fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 3, which can be rotatably connected to the cabin body. The first rotating shaft 3 can be driven by the first transmission assembly 10 to the first drive mechanism 7. The first transmission assembly 10 can be at least one of belt drive, gear drive, and chain drive. In other examples, the hatch 2 can be fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 3, which can be rotatably connected to the cabin body. The first rotating shaft 3 is connected to the first drive mechanism 7 (e.g., the first rotating shaft 3 is coaxially connected to the shaft end of a drive motor).

[0065] The first rope winding mechanism 8 is connected to the first drive mechanism 7 via a transmission connection. For example, the first rope winding mechanism 8 is connected to the first drive mechanism 7 via a second transmission assembly 11. The second transmission assembly 11 can be at least one of belt drive, gear drive, and chain drive.

[0066] The second drive mechanism 14 is connected to the cabin 1; for example, the second drive mechanism 14 can be mounted on the inner bottom surface of the cabin 1; or, for example, the second drive mechanism 14 can be mounted on the outer surface of the cabin 1. In some examples, the second drive mechanism 14 can drive a motor or a drive motor. For example, the mounting bracket of the drive motor is fixed to the inner bottom surface of the cabin 1. The second rope winding mechanism 12 is driveably connected to the second drive mechanism 14. For example, the second rope winding mechanism 12 is driveably connected to the second drive mechanism 14 via a third transmission assembly 13. The third transmission assembly 13 can be at least one of belt drive, gear drive, and chain drive.

[0067] In some examples, the first rope winding mechanism 8 and the second rope winding mechanism 12 are distributed along a first direction, and the first rope winding mechanism 8 is closer to the first opening than the second rope winding mechanism 12.

[0068] For example, both the first rope winding mechanism 8 and the second rope winding mechanism 12 include: a second rotating shaft 16, a first fixing block 20 and a second fixing block 17.

[0069] The first fixing block 20 and the second fixing block 17 are both fixedly installed (e.g., by bolting or welding) inside the engine compartment 1. For example, the first fixing block 20 and the second fixing block 17 are fixed to the first side surface. The first fixing block 20 and the second fixing block 17 are distributed at intervals in the vertical direction.

[0070] One end of the second rotating shaft 16 is rotatably mounted on the first fixed block 20. The other end of the second rotating shaft 16 passes through the second fixed block 17 and is rotatably connected to the second fixed block 17. The second rotating shaft 16 of the first rope winding mechanism 8 is drive-connected to the first drive mechanism 7. For example, the second rotating shaft 16 of the first rope winding mechanism 8 is drive-connected to the first drive mechanism 7 via the second transmission assembly 11. The second rotating shaft 16 of the second rope winding mechanism 12 is drive-connected to the second drive mechanism 14. For example, the second rotating shaft 16 of the second rope winding mechanism 12 is drive-connected to the second drive mechanism 14 via the third transmission assembly 13.

[0071] In some examples, both the first rope winding mechanism 8 and the second rope winding mechanism 12 include adjusting bolts 19; both the first fixing block 20 and the second fixing block 17 have threaded holes 18; the axis of the threaded holes 18 is along the vertical direction. The adjusting bolts 19 are threaded into the threaded holes 18. In this way, the adjusting bolts 19 allow the first and second fixing blocks to form a single unit, facilitating installation within the engine compartment 1. During rotation of the second rotating shaft 16, the distance between the first and second fixing blocks increases, potentially causing the second rotating shaft 16 to loosen. The adjusting bolts 19 serve to fix the first and second fixing blocks, preventing changes in the distance between them.

[0072] In one possible implementation, both the first winding mechanism 8 and the second winding mechanism 12 further include a first bearing 21 and a second bearing 15. The first fixing block 20 has a mounting groove, and the second fixing block 17 has a mounting hole. The opening of the mounting groove is opposite to the mounting hole. One end of the second rotating shaft 16 is mounted in the mounting groove via the first bearing 21. The other end of the second rotating shaft 16 is mounted in the mounting hole via the second bearing 15 and extends toward the side of the second fixing block away from the first fixing block.

[0073] The two ends of the connecting rope 9 are connected to the first winding mechanism 8 and the second winding mechanism 12, respectively. For example, the two ends of the connecting rope 9 are connected to the second rotating shaft 16 of the first winding mechanism 8 and the second winding mechanism 12, respectively. In this way, when the second rotating shaft 16 rotates, the connecting rope 9 can be wound around the second rotating shaft 16.

[0074] The connecting rope 9 is connected to the sliding mechanism 4; for example, either point between the two ends of the connecting rope 9 (e.g., the midpoint) is fixed to the sliding mechanism 4 (e.g., a support base, or slider 43). Alternatively, either point between the two ends of the connecting rope 9 (e.g., the midpoint) is connected to the sliding mechanism 4 (e.g., a support base, or slider 43) via a connecting member 24 (e.g., a connecting rod). The direction of movement of the connecting rope 9 is the same as the direction of sliding of the sliding mechanism 4.

[0075] In some examples, the number of hatches 2 can be one or two. When there are two hatches 2, the number of the first drive mechanism, the second drive mechanism 14, the first rope winding mechanism 8, the second rope winding mechanism 12, the connecting rope 9, and the first rotating shaft 3 are also two.

[0076] A solar panel 22 is installed on the top of the cabin 1. The solar panel 22 is connected to a wireless charger 23 for charging the wireless charger 23. The wireless charger 23 is located inside the cabin 1. For example, the wireless charger 23 is opposite to the landing platform 5, in which case the wireless charger 23 can be fixed to the inner top surface of the cabin 1. Alternatively, the wireless charger 23 is opposite to the first opening, in which case the wireless charger 23 can be fixed to the second side of the cabin 1. When the drone 6 is parked on the landing platform 5, the wireless charger 23 can charge the drone 6 parked on the landing platform 5.

[0077] The wireless charger 23 and the drone 6 employ wireless charging technology (such as inductive coupling), where an alternating magnetic field is generated between the first coils, causing a current to flow in the second coil. For example, a coupled wireless transmitter and a first coil, and a coupled wireless receiver and second coil. The first coil is driven by the wireless transmitter to generate a time-varying magnetic field, which in turn induces a current in the second coil. The wireless receiver can receive the power transmitted from the wireless device through the time-varying magnetic field.

[0078] In some examples, the wireless transmitter may be the aforementioned wireless charger 23, and the wireless receiver may be included in the drone 6, which has wireless power capabilities. The wireless charging technology between the drone 6 and the wireless charger 23 is prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0079] When the drone 6 needs charging, the working principle of this application is as follows:

[0080] First: The first drive mechanism 7 is activated, while the second drive mechanism 14 is not. The first drive mechanism 7 drives (or actively drives) the hatch 2 to rotate, causing the hatch 2 to open the first opening of the cabin 1. Simultaneously, the first drive mechanism 7 drives (or actively drives) the first rope winding mechanism 8 to rotate, for example, in the forward direction, via the second transmission assembly 11, so that the first rope winding mechanism 8 winds the connecting rope 9; the connecting rope 9 moves along the first direction. Since the connecting rope 9 is connected to the sliding mechanism 4, the connecting rope 9 drives the sliding mechanism 4 to slide along the first direction. The landing platform 5 is mounted on the sliding mechanism 4, so that the landing platform 5 moves synchronously with the sliding mechanism 4, thereby allowing the landing platform 5 to pass through the first opening opened by the hatch 2 and be exposed outside the cabin 1; at this time, the first drive mechanism 7 stops working. This allows the UAV 6 to be parked on the landing platform 5. Since the connecting rope 9 is still wrapped around the second winding mechanism 12, the first winding mechanism 8 begins to wind the connecting rope 9, and the corresponding second winding mechanism 12 begins to release the connecting rope 9. That is, the connecting rope 9 also drives the second winding mechanism 12 to rotate in the opposite direction, for example. At this time, the second winding mechanism 12 passively drives the second drive mechanism 14 to rotate, for example, through the third transmission component 13.

[0081] Secondly, the first drive mechanism 7 is not activated, but the second drive mechanism 14 is activated and begins to rotate. The second drive mechanism 14 drives the (active) second rope winding mechanism 12 to rotate, for example, in the forward direction. At this time, the second rope winding mechanism 12 begins to wind the connecting rope 9, and the connecting rope 9 moves in the second direction. The first direction and the second direction are opposite. During this process, the connecting rope 9 drives the sliding mechanism 4 to slide, so that the landing platform 5 passes through the first opening and is located inside the cabin 1; since the drone 6 is parked on the landing platform 5, the drone 6 is now located inside the cabin 1. The connecting rope 9 also drives the first rope winding mechanism 8 to rotate, for example, in the reverse direction, and the first rope winding mechanism 8 begins to release the connecting rope 9. The first rope winding mechanism 8 drives the first drive mechanism 7 to rotate, for example, through the second transmission assembly 11. The first drive mechanism 7 drives the cabin door 2 to rotate, so that the cabin door 2 closes the first opening.

[0082] In this way, staff can carry this application with them during missions, for example, by mounting it in a car. When drone 6 runs out of power, it can be charged, thus avoiding the need for drone 6 to return to a distant charging location; this saves drone 6 a significant amount of power, thereby increasing its operating time. Furthermore, drone 6 can be charged within the cabin 1, reducing interference from the external environment during charging.

[0083] In some embodiments, the automatic charging device for the drone hangar further includes an isolation door 26. The isolation door 26 is disposed within the cabin 1, dividing the interior of the cabin 1 into a first interior cavity 28 and a second interior cavity 29. For example, the isolation door 26 is parallel to the inner bottom surface; the first interior cavity 28 is located below the second interior cavity 29; a wireless charger 23 is disposed in the second interior cavity 29, for example, the wireless charger 23 is mounted on the inner top surface. The parking platform 5 is located in the first interior cavity 28.

[0084] At this time, hatch 2 is closed. With isolation door 26 open, the first inner cavity 28 and the second inner cavity 29 are connected, allowing the wireless charger 23 to charge the drone 6 on the dock 5. With isolation door 26 closed, isolation door 26 is configured to separate the first inner cavity 28 and the second inner cavity 29; that is, when isolation door 26 is closed, it separates the first inner cavity 28 and the second inner cavity 29, causing the wireless charger 23 to stop charging the drone 6. In this way, when the drone 6 needs to be charged, only isolation door 26 needs to be opened. When isolation door 26 is closed, the drone 6 can be stored in the cabin 1 as a temporary parking point.

[0085] It should be noted that the isolation door 26 is configured to shield the wireless charger 23 from charging between the drone 6 and the wireless charger 23. Therefore, the material of the isolation door 26 can be a shielding material, meaning that the shielding material allows charging between the wireless charger 23 and the drone 6. For example, the shielding material can be copper, aluminum, etc. Alternatively, the isolation door 26 can be a magnetic conductive sheet, an electromagnetic noise suppression sheet, a demagnetizing sticker, a wave-absorbing material, a shielding magnetic shielding material for wireless charging, a wave-absorbing material, ferrite, NFC, a shielding sticker, or an electromagnetic wireless charging magnetic shielding material. Since the isolation door 26 is configured to shield the wireless charger 23 from charging between the drone 6, the isolation door 26 is not limited to the above-mentioned shielding materials and can also be some shielding materials in the prior art. To improve the shielding effect, the cabin 1 and the door 2 can also be made of the aforementioned shielding materials.

[0086] It should be noted that when the isolation door 26 is closed, it is parallel to the inner bottom surface, and the first inner cavity 28 and the second inner cavity 29 are both closed cavities. When the isolation door 26 is open, it can be parallel to the first side or the second side; the first inner cavity 28 and the second inner cavity 29 are connected, and the first inner cavity 28 and the second inner cavity 29 together form a closed cavity.

[0087] The automatic charging device for the drone hangar also includes a third rotating shaft 25 and a third drive mechanism. The third drive mechanism is connected to the third rotating shaft 25, and the isolation door 26 is located inside the cabin 1 via the third rotating shaft 25. The third drive mechanism can be coaxially mounted with the third rotating shaft 25 or connected via a fourth transmission assembly. The third drive mechanism can be installed inside or outside the cabin 1. The third drive mechanism drives the third rotating shaft 25 to rotate, and the third rotating shaft 25 drives the isolation door 26 to rotate. The third drive mechanism can drive a motor or a drive motor.

[0088] In some examples, the number of isolation doors 26 can be one or two. When there are two isolation doors 26, there are also two third drive mechanisms and two third rotating shafts 25.

[0089] The automatic charging device for drone hangars also includes a lifting mechanism 27. The lifting mechanism 27 is located between the sliding mechanism 4 and the docking platform 5. The lifting mechanism 27 has a fixed part 272 and a telescopic part 271, the telescopic part 271 being able to move up and down relative to the fixed part 272. The fixed part 272 is mounted on the sliding mechanism 4, and the telescopic part 271 is mounted on the docking platform 5. Thus, when the wireless charger 23 is charging the drone 6, the isolation door 26 is opened, allowing the lifting mechanism 27 to move the drone 6 on the docking platform 5 closer to the wireless charger 23. This reduces the impact of the wireless charger 23 on the charging of the drone 6. When the drone 6 finishes charging, the lifting mechanism 27 retracts, placing the drone 6 in the first inner cavity 28, and the isolation door 26 closes.

[0090] In some examples, the lifting mechanism 27 can be an electrically operated push rod. It can also be a hydraulic lifting mechanism 27 or a pneumatic lifting mechanism 27.

[0091] In some embodiments, the automatic charging device for the drone hangar further includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the third drive mechanism, the lifting mechanism 27, and the wireless charger 23. When the battery level of the drone 6 on the docking station 5 is less than or equal to a preset battery level (e.g., 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%), the controller controls the opening of the isolation door 26; controls the extension of the lifting mechanism 27 to bring the drone 6 closer to the wireless charger 23; and also controls the wireless charger 23 to charge the drone 6.

[0092] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0093] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An unmanned hangar automatic charging device, characterized in that, The device comprises: a cabin (1) having a first opening; a hatch (2) located at the first opening; a sliding mechanism (4) slidingly arranged in the cabin (1); a first driving mechanism (7) connected with the cabin (1) and configured to drive the hatch (2) to open or close the first opening; a first winding mechanism (8) in transmission connection with the first driving mechanism (7); a second driving mechanism (14) connected with the cabin (1); a second winding mechanism (12) in transmission connection with the second driving mechanism (14); a connecting rope (9) having two ends connected with the first winding mechanism (8) and the second winding mechanism (12) respectively; the connecting rope (9) is connected with the sliding mechanism (4), any point between the two ends of the connecting rope (9) is connected with the sliding mechanism (4) through a connecting piece (24), and the moving direction of the connecting rope (9) is the same as the sliding direction of the sliding mechanism (4); a parking platform (5) connected with the sliding mechanism (4) and configured to park a drone (6); and a wireless charger (23) arranged in the cabin (1) and configured to charge the drone (6) located on the parking platform (5); wherein the first driving mechanism (7) drives the hatch (2) to open the first opening and synchronously drives the first winding mechanism (8) to rotate, so that the connecting rope (9) moves in a first direction; the connecting rope (9) drives the sliding mechanism (4) to slide, so that the parking platform (5) is exposed outside the cabin (1) through the first opening; the connecting rope (9) further drives the second driving mechanism (14) to rotate through the second winding mechanism (12); the second driving mechanism (14) drives the second winding mechanism (12) to rotate, so that the connecting rope (9) moves in a second direction; the connecting rope (9) drives the sliding mechanism (4) to slide, so that the parking platform (5) is located in the cabin (1) through the first opening; the connecting rope (9) further drives the first driving mechanism (7) to rotate through the first winding mechanism (8), so that the hatch (2) closes the first opening; the first direction and the second direction are opposite directions.

2. The drone garage automatic charging device according to claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: a first rotating shaft (3), the hatch (2) is connected with the cabin (1) through the first rotating shaft (3); the first driving mechanism (7) is connected with the first rotating shaft (3), and the first driving mechanism (7) is configured to drive the first rotating shaft (3) to rotate.

3. The automatic charging device for a drone garage according to claim 1, wherein the first winding mechanism (8) and the second winding mechanism (12) each comprise: a first fixed block (20) and a second fixed block (17) both fixedly arranged in the cabin (1); A second rotating shaft (16) is provided at one end on the first fixed block (20) and at the other end through the second fixed block (17) and rotationally connected with the second fixed block (17); the connecting rope (9) is wound on the second rotating shaft (16); the second rotating shaft (16) of the first rope winding mechanism (8) is in transmission connection with the first driving mechanism (7), and the second rotating shaft (16) of the second rope winding mechanism (12) is in transmission connection with the second driving mechanism (14).

4. The unmanned vehicle garage automatic charging device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first rope winding mechanism (8) and the second rope winding mechanism (12) each comprise: An adjusting screw (19); the first fixed block (20) and the second fixed block (17) each have a threaded hole (18); and the adjusting screw (19) is threadedly connected in the threaded hole (18).

5. The drone garage automatic charging device according to claim 3, wherein, The first rope winding mechanism (8) and the second rope winding mechanism (12) each further comprise: A first bearing (21) and a second bearing (15); the first fixed block (20) has a mounting groove, the second fixed block (17) has a mounting hole, the opening of the mounting groove is opposite to the mounting hole, one end of the second rotating shaft (16) is mounted in the mounting groove through the first bearing (21), the other end of the second rotating shaft (16) is mounted in the mounting hole through the second bearing (15), and extends to the side of the second fixed block (17) away from the first fixed block (20).

6. The drone garage automatic charging device according to claim 1, wherein, The sliding mechanism (4) comprises: A slide rail (42) provided in the cabin (1) and extending in the same direction as the first direction; A slide block (43) in sliding connection with the slide rail (42); and A support portion (41) provided on the side of the slide block (43) away from the slide rail (42), and the parking platform (5) is mounted on the side of the support portion (41) away from the slide block (43).

7. The drone garage automatic charging device according to claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: An isolation door (26) provided in the cabin (1); the cabin (1) has a first inner cavity (28) and a second inner cavity (29), the first inner cavity (28) is located below the second inner cavity (29); the wireless charger (23) is provided in the second inner cavity (29), and the parking platform (5) is located in the first inner cavity (28); Wherein, when the isolation door (26) is open, the first inner cavity (28) is in communication with the second inner cavity (29), so that the wireless charger (23) can charge the unmanned aerial vehicle (6) on the parking platform (5); when the isolation door (26) is closed, the isolation door (26) is configured to isolate the first inner cavity (28) from the second inner cavity (29).

8. The drone garage automatic charging device according to claim 7, wherein, Further comprising: A third rotating shaft (25) and a third driving mechanism, the third driving mechanism is connected with the third rotating shaft (25), and the isolation door (26) is provided in the cabin (1) through the third rotating shaft (25).

9. The drone garage automatic charging device according to claim 7, wherein, Further comprising: A lifting mechanism (27) is located between the sliding mechanism (4) and the parking platform (5); the lifting mechanism (27) has a fixed part (272) and an extension part (271), the extension part (271) can move up and down relative to the fixed part (272); the fixed part (272) is installed on the sliding mechanism (4), and the extension part (271) is arranged on the parking platform (5); Wherein, in the case that the wireless charger (23) charges the unmanned aerial vehicle (6), the lifting mechanism (27) can drive the unmanned aerial vehicle (6) on the parking platform (5) to approach the wireless charger (23).

10. The automatic charging device for the unmanned aerial vehicle warehouse according to claim 9, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (27) is an electric push rod.

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