An automatic drone receiving apparatus for a vehicle-mounted drone

Abstract

The application relates to the unmanned aerial vehicle distribution technical field and provides an automatic unmanned aerial vehicle receiving device for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle, which comprises a vehicle-mounted storage box, a containing box is arranged in the vehicle-mounted storage box and slides in the vertical direction, the containing box is used for containing unmanned aerial vehicles, the inner top of the vehicle-mounted storage box is provided with containing cavities, the containing cavities are used for allowing the containing boxes to enter, the top of each containing cavity is provided with an opening which penetrates through the top wall of the vehicle-mounted storage box and is used for allowing the unmanned aerial vehicles to pass through. A lifting assembly is arranged in the vehicle-mounted storage box and is used for driving the containing boxes to move up and down in the vehicle-mounted storage box; the containing cavities are provided with two groups, the two groups of containing cavities are arranged on the two sides of the inner top wall of the vehicle-mounted storage box, each group of containing cavities comprises at least two containing cavities, the number of the containing boxes is matched with that of the containing cavities, and each containing cavity is arranged opposite to one containing box; one side of the vehicle-mounted storage box is provided with a box door, and the application has the effect of improving the distribution efficiency of goods.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle distribution, in particular to an automatic unmanned aerial vehicle receiving device for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] The content of this part only provides background information related to the present application, which may not constitute prior art.

[0003] Based on the mode of using unmanned aerial vehicles to complete the end distribution of logistics, there is an unmanned aerial vehicle transfer station suitable for "one-to-many", "many-to-one" and "many-to-many" distribution relationships. End logistics is the last link of the entire logistics process and has a direct impact on consumer evaluation and purchase willingness. The end distribution of "the last mile" through unmanned aerial vehicles can effectively improve the convenience of end logistics transportation.

[0004] In related prior art, there are quite a few use scenarios for unmanned aerial vehicle distribution. The unmanned aerial vehicle platform is usually arranged on a vehicle platform and shares a vehicle with the cargo distribution vehicle, thereby improving the use radius of the unmanned aerial vehicle to a certain extent. However, the existing logistics distribution vehicle can only carry 1-2 unmanned aerial vehicles in order not to affect the internal storage space. Due to the insufficient endurance of the unmanned aerial vehicle itself, even if two unmanned aerial vehicles are used alternately, each operation can only last for about one hour, which affects the efficiency of cargo distribution to a certain extent. SUMMARY

[0005] In order to improve the efficiency of cargo distribution, the purpose of the present application is to provide an automatic unmanned aerial vehicle receiving device for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle. The device can avoid the occupation of the internal storage space of the storage box by the unmanned aerial vehicle by opening a containing cavity for accommodating the unmanned aerial vehicle. By arranging multiple containing cavities and corresponding multiple unmanned aerial vehicles, the charging of some unmanned aerial vehicles can be realized during the distribution of other unmanned aerial vehicles, thereby effectively improving the efficiency of unmanned aerial vehicle distribution for cargo.

[0006] The purpose of the present application is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0007] An automatic unmanned aerial vehicle receiving device for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising a vehicle-mounted storage box, a containing box is arranged to slide in a vertical direction in the vehicle-mounted storage box, the containing box is used to hold unmanned aerial vehicles, a containing cavity is arranged on the inner top of the vehicle-mounted storage box, the containing cavity is used for the containing box to enter, an opening is arranged on the top of the containing cavity and penetrates the top wall of the vehicle-mounted storage box, a lifting assembly is arranged in the vehicle-mounted storage box, the lifting assembly is used to drive the containing box to move up and down in the vehicle-mounted storage box.

[0008] The lifting assembly comprises a lead screw and a driving source, the driving source is arranged at the bottom of the vehicle storage box, a sliding groove is formed in each of the two inner side walls of the vehicle storage box in the vertical direction, a sliding block is slidably arranged in each sliding groove, the sliding block is connected with the containing box through a mounting bracket, the lead screw is rotatably arranged in the sliding groove in the height direction of the sliding groove, the sliding block is threadedly connected with the lead screw, and the lead screw is in transmission connection with the power output end of the driving source.

[0009] By adopting the above technical scheme, the containing cavity for accommodating the unmanned aerial vehicle is formed in the top of the vehicle storage box, the occupation of the unmanned aerial vehicle to the storage space in the vehicle storage box can be effectively reduced, a plurality of containing cavities are adopted and a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles are correspondingly used, when a part of the unmanned aerial vehicles are used for delivery, the other part of the unmanned aerial vehicles can be charged in the vehicle storage box, the fast charging time of a general unmanned aerial vehicle for freight of less than 10 kg is 30-40 min, and the working time of the unmanned aerial vehicle for freight can reach more than 45 min, after the charging is completed, the lifting assembly is started to drive the unmanned aerial vehicle in the containing box to move into the containing cavity in the top of the vehicle storage box, so that the occupation of the unmanned aerial vehicle to the storage space can be effectively reduced, if the charging mode of replacing the battery is adopted, the occupation time of the unmanned aerial vehicle to the storage space can be further reduced, so that more unmanned aerial vehicles can be carried while ensuring that the storage space stores enough goods, and the purpose of improving the efficiency of goods delivery is achieved.

[0010] In some possible embodiments, the containing cavity is provided with two groups, the two groups of containing cavities are arranged on the left and right sides of the top wall in the vehicle storage box, each group of containing cavities comprises at least two containing cavities, the number of containing boxes is matched with the number of containing cavities, and each containing cavity is arranged opposite to one containing box; one side of the vehicle storage box is provided with a box door; the driving source is in electrical connection with the vehicle power supply, the sliding groove is provided as a T-shaped groove and is divided into a large end and a small end, the side of the sliding groove facing the inner cavity of the vehicle storage box is the small end of the T-shaped groove, the small end of the T-shaped groove is provided as an opening from top to bottom, the sliding block is provided as a T-shaped block matched with the sliding groove, the sliding block can slide up and down in the sliding groove, and the sliding block is also divided into a large end and a small end, the small end of the sliding block can extend out of the opening of the small end of the T-shaped groove and be connected with the mounting bracket in the vehicle storage box.

[0011] By adopting the technical scheme, when the containing box needs to be driven to move in the vertical direction, the driving source is started, the driving source drives the lead screw to rotate in the sliding groove, the sliding block can be driven to move in the sliding groove through the threads interengaged between the lead screw and the sliding block, and the sliding block can drive the containing box to move in the vertical direction. In this process, the side wall of the sliding block abuts against the inner wall of the sliding groove, which can guide the movement of the containing box in the vertical direction, can make the containing box accurately enter the containing cavity, and can effectively prevent the sliding block from slipping during movement due to the self-locking performance of the threaded transmission, thereby further improving the protection effect on the unmanned aerial vehicle and the goods and improving the reliability and safety of the device as a whole.

[0012] In some possible embodiments, the driving source is a double-head motor, a first mounting groove is formed in the bottom of the inner cavity of the vehicle-mounted storage box, the double-head motor is arranged in the first mounting groove, driving rods are connected to the two sides of the double-head motor, the driving rods are rotatably arranged in the first mounting groove, the bottom end of the lead screw is inserted into the first mounting groove, and the end of the driving rod is in transmission connection with the bottom of the lead screw through a transmission bevel gear set.

[0013] By adopting the technical scheme, in use, since the driving member is a double-head motor, the driving rods on the two sides of the double-head motor can be rotated individually or simultaneously in the same direction or in opposite directions, which ensures that the two groups of containing boxes on the two sides can realize more movement modes, the containing boxes on one side can be raised and the containing boxes on the other side can be lowered, the containing boxes on the two sides can be simultaneously raised or lowered, or the containing boxes on one side can be raised or lowered and the containing boxes on the other side do not move, the increase in the movement modes can effectively improve the adaptability of the device to different working conditions and improve the application range of the device.

[0014] In some possible embodiments, a baffle plate for closing the top opening is arranged above the containing cavity, a slot for accommodating the baffle plate is formed in the top of the vehicle-mounted storage box, the baffle plate is slidably arranged in the slot, and a driving assembly is arranged on the top of the vehicle-mounted storage box and used for driving the baffle plate to move in the slot.

[0015] The transmission bevel gear set comprises first bevel gears and a second bevel gear which are perpendicular to each other, the first bevel gears are provided in two, the two first bevel gears are fixedly sleeved on the ends of the driving rods on the two sides of the driving source, the second bevel gear is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the lead screw, the rotation axes of the first bevel gears and the second bevel gear are perpendicular to each other, and the first bevel gears and the second bevel gear are intermeshed.

[0016] By adopting the above technical scheme, in the process of returning or leaving the vehicle storage box, the opening at the top of the containing cavity can be opened by driving the baffle towards the slot, so as to return the unmanned aerial vehicle into the containing box, and then the containing box is lowered to complete the return of the unmanned aerial vehicle; at other time periods, the top opening of the containing cavity is closed by the driving assembly to drive the baffle, which can achieve the purpose of shielding rain and snow and preventing foreign matters from falling into the vehicle storage box.

[0017] In some possible embodiments, the driving assembly comprises a first gear and a first rack, a second installation slot is opened at the top of the vehicle storage box, the second installation slot is in communication with the slot, the first gear is rotationally arranged in the second installation slot, the first rack is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the baffle along the movement direction of the baffle, the first gear is engaged with the first rack, and the driving assembly further comprises a driving member, which is used to drive the first gear to rotate.

[0018] In some possible embodiments, the driving member is arranged as a second rack, the second rack is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the containing box along the vertical direction, a second gear is rotationally arranged in the second installation slot, a strip-shaped hole is opened in the side wall of the containing cavity and is in communication with the second installation slot, the strip-shaped hole is vertically arranged in the middle of the side wall of the containing cavity, the second gear passes through the strip-shaped hole and can be engaged with the second rack, and the second gear is in transmission connection with the first gear.

[0019] By adopting the above technical scheme, in the process of moving the containing box, the containing box drives the second rack to engage with the second gear, drives the second gear to rotate, drives the first gear to rotate through the second gear, drives the first rack to move and further drives the baffle to move in the slot, and finally opens or closes the opening at the top of the containing cavity, so that the movement of the baffle and the movement of the containing box are interlinked, which can effectively reduce the arrangement of the driving mechanism, realize the opening and closing of the baffle by using a pure mechanical linkage mode, further reduce the failure rate of the equipment, and improve the practicability of the device.

[0020] In some possible embodiments, a first installation shaft is rotationally arranged in the second installation slot, the first gear is coaxially and fixedly installed on the first installation shaft, a second installation shaft is rotationally arranged in the second installation slot, the second gear is coaxially and fixedly installed on the second installation shaft, and the first installation shaft and the second installation shaft are in transmission connection through a chain assembly or a belt pulley assembly; a baffle edge is fixedly arranged at the top of the containing cavity along the circumference of the containing cavity, the baffle edge extends into the containing cavity by 1 to 5 cm, so that the baffle edge and the side wall of the containing cavity form an inverted L-shaped structure, the baffle edge can limit the upward movement of the containing box when the containing box rises to the top in the containing cavity, and the slot is located above the baffle edge.

[0021] By adopting the technical scheme, when the accommodating box moves in the accommodating cavity, the movement height of the accommodating box in the vertical direction is blocked by the blocking edge, which can effectively prevent the top of the accommodating box from moving too high to contact the first rack of the bottom of the baffle, thereby causing a mechanical failure of being stuck, and further improve the reliability and safety of the device during use.

[0022] In some possible embodiments, the mounting rack is arranged in the vehicle storage box, the accommodating boxes are arranged on the mounting rack, a plurality of accommodating boxes are fixedly arranged on each mounting rack, the accommodating boxes are directly fixedly connected to the mounting rack, or the accommodating boxes are fixedly connected to the mounting rack through cantilever arms, the mounting rack is connected to the sliding block, and the buffer is arranged between the mounting rack and the sliding block.

[0023] By adopting the technical scheme, a plurality of accommodating boxes are connected through the mounting rack, so that synchronous movement of the plurality of accommodating boxes can be achieved, the buffer can effectively reduce the shaking of the accommodating boxes during the rising or falling process, and the buffer has a certain protection effect on the unmanned aerial vehicle and the goods. After the top of the accommodating box abuts against the bottom of the blocking edge, the mounting rack cannot continue to move upward, the buffer allows a certain dislocation movement between the mounting rack and the sliding block, the sliding wire between the lead screw and the sliding block can be effectively prevented, and the service life of the device is further improved.

[0024] In some possible embodiments, the buffer groove is vertically arranged on the mounting rack, the buffer block is arranged in the buffer groove, the buffer block is fixedly connected to the sliding block, the buffer is a spring damper, the spring damper is arranged in the buffer groove, one end of the spring damper is connected to the top of the buffer block, and the other end of the spring damper is connected to the inner top wall of the buffer groove.

[0025] In some possible embodiments, the first mounting groove is arranged on the inner cavity bottom wall of the middle part of the vehicle storage box, the sliding groove is arranged on the left and right side walls of the middle part of the inner cavity of the vehicle storage box, the second sliding grooves are arranged at the front and rear parts of the left and right side walls of the inner cavity of the vehicle storage box, the sliding rods are vertically arranged in each second sliding groove, the lead screw is located between the front and rear sliding rods, the second sliding blocks are slidably arranged on each sliding rod, the second sliding blocks can slide up and down in the second sliding grooves, and the inner sides of the second sliding blocks pass through the second sliding grooves and are fixedly connected to the mounting rack.

[0026] In summary, the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application has at least the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0027] 1. The accommodating cavity is arranged to accommodate the unmanned aerial vehicle, which can effectively reduce the occupation of the storage space in the vehicle storage box by the unmanned aerial vehicle, so that more unmanned aerial vehicles can be carried, and the transportation efficiency of the goods is effectively improved.

[0028] 2. A larger number of drones can be divided into two groups, with one group delivering goods while the other group recharges, thus enabling all-day utilization of drones for last-mile delivery and further improving the efficiency of goods transportation.

[0029] 3. The vertical movement of the container is driven by the threaded transmission between the lead screw and the slider. This not only provides more stable and accurate transmission, but also improves the safety and reliability of the transportation process, effectively enhancing the protection of the drone and the cargo.

[0030] 4. The top opening of the receiving cavity is sealed by a movable baffle, which can effectively prevent rain, snow, debris and other external objects from entering the vehicle storage box through the receiving cavity;

[0031] 5. The buffer absorbs and mitigates the vibrations generated during the ascent or descent of the container, thereby providing a certain degree of protection for the drone and cargo inside the container and further improving the practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vehicle storage box according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the vehicle storage box according to an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of part A in the diagram;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second slide groove according to an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the second mounting slot according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged schematic diagram of part B in the diagram;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the driver component structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the buffer component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the actual usage state of the vehicle-mounted storage box according to an embodiment of this application.

[0041] Icon: 1, vehicle storage box; 11, containing cavity; 12, box door; 2, containing box; 3, lifting assembly; 31, screw rod; 32, driving source; 33, sliding groove; 34, sliding block; 35, sliding rod; 36, second sliding block; 37, second sliding groove; 38, ball; 4, first mounting groove; 41, driving rod; 42, first bevel gear; 43, second bevel gear; 5, baffle; 51, slot; 6, driving assembly; 61, first rack; 62, first gear; 621, first mounting shaft; 63, second mounting groove; 64, second rack; 65, second gear; 651, second mounting shaft; 652, strip-shaped hole; 7, baffle edge; 8, mounting frame; 81, buffer; 82, buffer groove; 83, buffer block; 9, freight car. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present application. The components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0043] The following refers to Figures 1 to 9 The present application is further described in detail.

[0044] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 It is shown that the embodiments of the present application provide an automatic receiving drone device for a vehicle-mounted drone.

[0045] An automatic receiving drone device for a vehicle-mounted drone includes a vehicle storage box 1, a plurality of containing boxes 2 are arranged in a vertical direction inside the vehicle storage box 1, the containing boxes 2 are used to hold drones, a containing cavity 11 is arranged on the inner top of the vehicle storage box 1, the containing cavity 11 is used for the containing boxes 2 to enter, an opening is arranged on the top of the containing cavity 11 and penetrates through the top wall of the vehicle storage box 1, a drone can enter the containing boxes 2 in the containing cavity 11 through the opening, a lifting assembly 3 is arranged in the vehicle storage box 1, and the lifting assembly 3 is used to drive the containing boxes 2 to move up and down in the vehicle storage box 1.

[0046] Referring to Figure 2 It is shown that in the present embodiment, two groups of containing cavities are arranged, the two groups of containing cavities are arranged on the left and right sides of the inner top wall of the vehicle storage box 1, each group of containing cavities includes at least two containing cavities 11, the number of containing boxes 2 is matched with the containing cavities 11, and each containing cavity 11 corresponds to one containing box 2.

[0047] As an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 2The accommodating cavities 11 are four in total, two of which are arranged on each side of the vehicle storage box 1. As another embodiment of the present application, the accommodating cavities 11 can also be six or eight in total.

[0048] Referring to Figure 1 , one side of the vehicle storage box 1 is provided with a box door 12. In actual use, the goods can be carried into the vehicle storage box 1 by opening the box door 12, and the staff can also conveniently get in and out during use.

[0049] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the lifting assembly 3 comprises a lead screw 31 and a driving source 32. The driving source 32 is arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity of the vehicle storage box 1. A sliding groove 33 is arranged on each of the two inner side walls of the vehicle storage box 1 in the vertical direction. The sliding groove 33 is preferably arranged on the front and rear side walls of the middle part of the vehicle storage box 1. A sliding block 34 is slidingly arranged in each sliding groove 33. The sliding block 34 is connected with the accommodating box 2 through the mounting bracket 8. The lead screw 31 is rotatably arranged in the sliding groove 33 in the height direction of the sliding groove 33. A threaded hole is arranged in the middle part of the sliding block 34 in the vertical direction. The sliding block 34 is sleeved on the lead screw 31 through a threaded pair, that is, the sliding block 34 is threadedly connected with the lead screw 31. The lead screw 31 is drivingly connected with the power output end of the driving source 32.

[0050] As an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 2 , the sliding groove 33 is a T-shaped groove, which is divided into a large end and a small end. The side of the sliding groove 33 facing the inner cavity of the vehicle storage box 1 is the small end of the T-shaped groove. The small end of the T-shaped groove is open from top to bottom. The sliding block 34 is a T-shaped block matched with the sliding groove 33. The sliding block 34 can slide up and down in the sliding groove 33. The sliding block 34 is also divided into a large end and a small end. The small end of the sliding block 34 can extend out of the opening of the small end of the T-shaped groove and be connected with the mounting bracket 8 in the vehicle storage box 1. As another embodiment of the present application, the sliding groove 33 can also be a dovetail groove, and the sliding block 34 is a dovetail block matched with the sliding groove 33.

[0051] During the movement of the accommodating box 2, the side wall of the sliding block 34 is always in abutment with the inner wall of the sliding groove 33, which can guide the movement of the accommodating box 2 in the vertical direction to a certain extent, improve the movement accuracy of the accommodating box 2, and ensure that the accommodating box 2 smoothly enters the accommodating cavity 11.

[0052] As an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 2The side wall of the sliding block 34 is embedded with a plurality of rolling balls 38, which are in rolling contact with the inner wall of the sliding groove 33. During the movement of the sliding block 34 in the sliding groove 33, the sliding friction between the side wall of the sliding block 34 and the inner wall of the sliding groove 33 is converted into rolling friction by the rolling balls 38, which can effectively reduce the friction between the sliding block 34 and the inner wall of the sliding groove 33, facilitate the movement of the sliding block 34 in the sliding groove 33, and reduce the wear between the sliding block 34 and the inner wall of the sliding groove 33.

[0053] With reference to Figure 2 , as an embodiment of the present application, the driving source 32 is a double-head motor, the driving source 32 is electrically connected with the power supply of the vehicle, a first mounting groove 4 is formed in the bottom of the inner cavity of the vehicle storage box 1, the double-head motor is arranged in the first mounting groove 4, the output ends on both sides of the double-head motor are coaxially connected with driving rods 41 through shaft couplings, the driving rods 41 are rotatably arranged in the first mounting groove 4, the bottom end of the lead screw 31 penetrates into the first mounting groove 4, and the end of the driving rod 41 and the bottom of the lead screw 31 are drivingly connected through a transmission bevel gear set.

[0054] As an embodiment of the present application, with reference to Figure 2 , 3 , the transmission bevel gear set includes a first bevel gear 42 and a second bevel gear 43 which are perpendicular to each other, the first bevel gear 42 is provided in two, the two first bevel gears 42 are fixedly sleeved on the ends of the driving rods 41 on both sides of the driving source 32, the second bevel gear 43 is fixedly installed on the bottom end of the lead screw 31, the rotation axes of the first bevel gear 42 and the second bevel gear 43 are located in the same plane and perpendicular to each other, and the first bevel gear 42 and the second bevel gear 43 are in meshing engagement.

[0055] In actual use, since the driving source 32 is a double-head motor, the double-head motor can simultaneously or respectively rotate and drive the driving rods 41 on both sides, so that the two groups of containing boxes 2 can be simultaneously lifted (or lowered) or one group of containing boxes 2 is lifted (or lowered) while the other group of containing boxes 2 does not move, different driving modes are adopted for different use scenarios, and the application range of the device can be effectively improved.

[0056] With reference to Figure 2 and Figure 4 , the vehicle storage box 1 is provided with mounting racks 8 in the horizontal direction, the containing boxes 2 are arranged on the mounting racks 8, a plurality of containing boxes 2 are fixedly installed on each mounting rack 8, the connection mode of the containing boxes 2 and the mounting racks 8 can be that the containing boxes 2 are directly fixedly connected to the mounting racks or the containing boxes 2 are fixedly connected through cantilever arms, each containing box 2 corresponds to one containing cavity 11, and each containing box 2 is directly opposite one containing cavity 11, so that the containing boxes 2 arranged on the mounting racks 8 can be aligned and enter the corresponding containing cavities 11 when the mounting racks 8 are lifted.

[0057] To avoid the problem that a mounting bracket 8 might tip over or tilt due to only one slider 34 being connected to it, in this embodiment, refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 4 The first mounting groove 4 is opened on the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the vehicle storage box 1 in the middle. The sliding groove 33 is opened on the left and right side walls of the inner cavity of the vehicle storage box 1 in the middle. The front and rear parts of the left and right side walls of the inner cavity of the vehicle storage box 1 are respectively provided with second sliding grooves 37. A sliding rod 35 is fixedly erected in each second sliding groove 37. The lead screw 31 is located between the front and rear sliding rods 35. A second slider 36 is slidably sleeved on each sliding rod 35. The second slider 36 can slide up and down in the second sliding groove 37. The inner side of the second slider 36 extends out of the second sliding groove 37 and is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 8.

[0058] The shape of the second slider 36 is the same as that of the slider 34, and it is also a T-shaped block or a dovetail block. The second slide groove 37 is a T-shaped groove or a dovetail groove that is adapted to the second slider 36. The front and rear parts of the mounting frame 8 are connected to the second slider 36 respectively, and the middle part is connected to the slider 34, so that the mounting frame 8 is more stable during the rising or falling process.

[0059] Among them, reference Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, in a further preferred embodiment, the mounting bracket 8 is connected to the slider 34, and a buffer 81 is provided between the mounting bracket 8 and the slider 34. A buffer groove 82 is provided on the mounting bracket 8 along the vertical direction, and a buffer block 83 is provided in the buffer groove 82. The buffer block 83 is fixedly connected to the slider 34.

[0060] As a preferred embodiment of this application, refer to Figure 8 The buffer groove 82 is formed as a T-shaped groove, and the buffer block 83 is set as a T-shaped block adapted to the buffer groove 82; as another embodiment of this application, the buffer groove 82 can also be formed as a dovetail groove, and the buffer block 83 is set as a dovetail block adapted to the buffer groove 82.

[0061] During the vertical movement of slider 34 to drive the mounting bracket 8, by setting buffer groove 82 as a T-groove and buffer block 83 as a T-block, buffer block 83 can be prevented from dislodging from buffer groove 82 during the movement of slider 34. Similarly, in other embodiments, buffer groove 82 is opened as a dovetail groove and buffer block 83 is set as a matching dovetail block, also to prevent buffer block 83 from dislodging from buffer groove 82.

[0062] Additionally, refer to Figure 8 The buffer element 81 is configured as a spring damper, which is located inside the buffer groove 82. One end of the spring damper is connected to the top of the buffer block 83, and the other end is connected to the inner top wall of the buffer groove 82.

[0063] During the movement of the containing box 2, the vibration generated between the mounting frame 8 and the sliding block 34 can be effectively absorbed and released by the spring damper, so that the goods or the unmanned aerial vehicle in the containing box 2 have good protection effect; at the same time, after the top of the containing box 2 abuts against the wall plate on the top of the vehicle storage box 1, the mounting frame 8 cannot continue to move in the vertical direction, and the sliding block 34 can still have relative movement with the mounting frame 8, so as to avoid hard torsion between the sliding block 34 and the lead screw 31 to cause mechanical failure of the sliding lead, because the staff often cannot observe the specific position of the containing box 2 in the containing cavity 11 in time, and cannot make the lead screw 31 stop in time, the above design can protect the device itself.

[0064] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 5 , each containing cavity 11 is provided with a baffle 5 above for closing the opening of the top of the containing cavity 11, the baffle 5 is located above the containing box 2, the top of the vehicle storage box 1 is provided with a slot 51 for accommodating the baffle 5, the baffle 5 is slidingly arranged in the slot 51, and the top of the vehicle storage box 1 is provided with a driving assembly 6 for driving the baffle 5 to move in the slot 51. In rainy or windy weather, the opening of the top of the containing cavity 11 is closed by the baffle 5, which can prevent rain, snow or sundries from entering the vehicle storage box 1 to a certain extent.

[0065] As an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , the driving assembly 6 includes a first gear 62 and a first rack 61, a second mounting groove 63 is formed in the top of the vehicle storage box 1 and communicates with the slot 51, the first gear 62 is rotatably arranged in the second mounting groove 63, and the first rack 61 is fixedly arranged on the bottom of the baffle 5 along the sliding direction of the baffle 5. The first gear 62 is engaged with the first rack 61, and the driving assembly 6 further includes a driving member, which is used to drive the first gear 62 to rotate.

[0066] As an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 5 , 6 , the driving member is a second rack 64, the second rack 64 is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the containing box 2 along the vertical direction, a second gear 65 is rotatably arranged in the second mounting groove 63, a strip-shaped hole 652 is formed in the side wall of the containing cavity 11 and communicates with the second mounting groove 63, the strip-shaped hole 652 is vertically formed in the middle of the side wall of the containing cavity 11, the second gear 65 passes through the strip-shaped hole 652 and can be engaged with the second rack 64, and the second gear 65 can be in transmission connection with the first gear 62.

[0067] Referring to Figure 6 , 7The first installation shaft 621 is rotatably arranged in the second installation slot 63, the first gear 62 is coaxially fixedly installed on the first installation shaft 621, the second installation slot 63 is rotatably arranged with the second installation shaft 651, the second installation shaft 651 is parallel to the first installation shaft 621, the second gear 65 is coaxially fixedly installed on the second installation shaft 651, the first installation shaft 621 and the second installation shaft 651 are drivingly connected through a chain assembly or a belt pulley assembly, in actual use, if the belt pulley assembly is adopted, a belt pulley is fixedly sleeved on the first installation shaft 621 and the second installation shaft 651, and a transmission belt is sleeved on the two belt pulleys to form the belt pulley assembly; if the chain assembly is adopted, a transmission sprocket is fixedly sleeved on the first installation shaft 621 and the second installation shaft 651, and a transmission chain is sleeved on the two transmission sprockets to form the chain assembly.

[0068] With the movement of the second rack 64, the second gear 65 is driven to rotate, the second installation shaft 651 is driven by the second gear 65, the first installation shaft 621 can be synchronously driven to rotate through the chain assembly or the belt pulley assembly, and in actual use, according to the length ratio of the first rack 61 and the second rack 64, the transmission ratio of the belt pulley assembly and the chain assembly is adjusted to ensure that after the containing box 2 rises into the containing cavity 11, the baffle 5 can be in a fully open state under the driving of the first rack 61, so as to facilitate the flying out of the unmanned aerial vehicle in the containing box 2 or the landing of the unmanned aerial vehicle from outside.

[0069] The length ratio of the first rack 61 and the second rack 64 corresponds to the length-to-height ratio of the containing box 2, in actual use, according to different use scenes of different containing boxes 2, such as high-height cargo transportation or large-area cargo transportation, the cargo is placed in different containing boxes 2, and for different use scenes of the containing boxes 2, the unmanned aerial vehicle suitable for the use scene is artificially selected, which can further improve the delivery and transportation efficiency of the unmanned aerial vehicle for the cargo.

[0070] In actual use, with the rising of the containing box 2, the containing box 2 gradually enters the containing cavity 11, at this time, the second rack 64 is engaged with the second gear 65, with the gradual entering of the containing box 2 into the containing cavity 11, the second gear 65 is driven to rotate under the rising driving of the second rack 64, the second installation shaft 651 can drive the first installation shaft 621 to rotate through the transmission connection assembly, such as the chain assembly or the belt pulley assembly, so as to drive the first rack 61 to rotate, and further drive the baffle 5 to move in the slot 51, so as to realize the opening of the containing cavity 11, and vice versa.

[0071] Referring to Figure 5 , 6The top of the accommodating cavity 11 is fixedly provided with a baffle 7 along the circumference of the accommodating cavity 11, the baffle 7 extends into the accommodating cavity 11 by 1-5 cm, the baffle 7 and the side wall of the accommodating cavity 11 form an inverted L-shaped structure, the baffle 7 is used for abutting against the top of the accommodating box 2, when the accommodating box 2 rises to the top in the accommodating cavity 11, the baffle 7 can limit the rising of the accommodating box 2, so as to prevent the accommodating box 2 from extending out of the top opening of the accommodating cavity 11, and the slot 51 is located above the baffle 7. During the movement of the accommodating box 2, the movement of the accommodating box 2 in the vertical direction is limited by the baffle 7, the mechanical failure that the top of the accommodating box 2 is in contact with the first rack 61 at the bottom of the baffle 5 after rising too high is avoided, and the reliability of the device during actual use is improved to a certain extent.

[0072] With reference to Figure 7 The first rack 61 is provided with two racks, correspondingly, two first gears 62 are installed on the first mounting shaft 621, the second rack 64 is also provided with two racks, correspondingly, two second gears 65 are also installed on the second mounting shaft 651, through the above setting, the stability of the movement of the baffle 5 can be effectively improved, the baffle 5 is forced on both sides during the movement, to a certain extent, the baffle 5 is prevented from deviating during the movement and causing movement to be blocked, and the use effect of the device is improved.

[0073] In the embodiment, the baffle 5 for closing the top opening of the accommodating cavity 11, the slot 51, the driving assembly 6 and the baffle 7 and other sets of components are arranged on each accommodating cavity 11, and the structures of each set of components are the same.

[0074] As an embodiment of the application, with reference to Figure 9 In the actual goods distribution process, the vehicle-mounted storage box 1 is directly installed on the freight vehicle 9, the goods are carried into the freight vehicle 9 by opening the box door 12, and the final distribution of the goods can be performed, and in the process of unmanned aerial vehicle distribution, the freight vehicle 9 can be moved randomly within a certain range, compared with ordinary fixed-point unmanned aerial vehicle distribution, the distribution range of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be further improved.

[0075] The implementation principle of the automatic receiving unmanned aerial vehicle device for the vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle device provided in the embodiment is as follows:

[0076] The unmanned aerial vehicle is placed in the containing box 2 together with the goods to be delivered, or the unmanned aerial vehicle is placed in the containing box 2 alone, the driving source 32 is started, the lead screw 31 is driven to rotate, the sliding block 34 is driven to move in the vertical direction along with the rotation of the lead screw 31, and then the containing box 2 is driven to move through the movement of the mounting frame 8, when the containing box 2 enters the containing cavity 11, the second rack 64 and the second gear 65 are engaged with each other, then the second gear 65 is driven to rotate by the containing box 2, and the first gear 62 is driven to rotate through the transmission assembly, the first gear 62 drives the first rack 61 to move to drive the baffle 5 to move, so as to open the top opening of the containing cavity 11, when the top of the containing box 2 abuts against the bottom of the baffle 7, the driving source 32 is turned off, at this time, the unmanned aerial vehicle can be released, the delivery or reception of the goods is realized, and after the unmanned aerial vehicle flies away, the containing box 2 is driven to move towards the inside of the vehicle storage box 1, and finally the baffle 5 is closed;

[0077] When the unmanned aerial vehicle needs to be received back, the containing box 2 is driven to move upwards, and the baffle 5 is opened in the manner as described above, at this time, the unmanned aerial vehicle can return to the containing box 2, at this time, the containing box 2 is driven to move towards the inside of the vehicle storage box 1, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle can be recycled;

[0078] In summary, by opening the containing cavity 11 for receiving and containing the unmanned aerial vehicle, the unmanned aerial vehicle can avoid occupying the storage space in the inside of the storage box, by arranging a plurality of containing cavities 11 and corresponding a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles, the charging of a part of the unmanned aerial vehicles can be realized during the delivery of another part of the unmanned aerial vehicles, and finally the delivery efficiency of the unmanned aerial vehicles for goods can be improved.

[0079] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not used to limit the present application, for those skilled in the art, the present application can have various changes and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An automatic drone receiving device for a vehicle mounted drone, comprising a vehicle mounted storage box (1), characterized in that: A containing box (2) is arranged in the vertical direction in the vehicle storage box (1), and the containing box (2) is used for containing a drone; an accommodating cavity (11) is arranged on the inner top of the vehicle storage box (1), the accommodating cavity (11) is used for the containing box (2) to enter, an opening is arranged on the top of the accommodating cavity (11) and penetrates the top wall of the vehicle storage box (1), and a lifting assembly (3) is arranged in the vehicle storage box (1), and the lifting assembly (3) is used for driving the containing box (2) to move up and down in the vehicle storage box (1). The lifting assembly (3) comprises a lead screw (31) and a driving source (32), the driving source (32) is arranged on the bottom of the vehicle storage box (1), a sliding groove (33) is arranged on each of the two inner side walls of the vehicle storage box (1) in the vertical direction, a sliding block (34) is slidably arranged in each sliding groove (33), the sliding block (34) is connected with the containing box (2) through a mounting frame (8), the lead screw (31) is rotatably arranged in the sliding groove (33) in the height direction of the sliding groove (33), and the sliding block (34) is threadedly connected on the lead screw (31). The accommodating cavities are provided with two groups, and the two groups of accommodating cavities are arranged on the left and right sides of the top wall of the vehicle storage box (1), each group of accommodating cavities comprises at least two accommodating cavities (11), the number of accommodating boxes (2) is matched with the number of accommodating cavities (11), and each accommodating cavity (11) is arranged opposite to one accommodating box (2); one side of the vehicle storage box (1) is provided with a box door (12); the driving source (32) is electrically connected with the vehicle power supply, the sliding groove (33) is provided as a T-shaped groove and is divided into a large end and a small end, the side of the sliding groove (33) facing the inner cavity of the vehicle storage box (1) is the small end of the T-shaped groove, the small end of the T-shaped groove is provided as an opening from top to bottom, the sliding block (34) is provided as a T-shaped block matched with the sliding groove (33), the sliding block (34) can slide up and down in the sliding groove (33), the sliding block (34) is also divided into a large end and a small end, the small end of the sliding block (34) can extend out of the opening of the small end of the T-shaped groove and be connected with the mounting frame (8) in the vehicle storage box (1); the driving source (32) is provided as a double-head motor, a first mounting groove (4) is formed in the bottom of the inner cavity of the vehicle storage box (1), the double-head motor is arranged in the first mounting groove (4), the two side output ends of the double-head motor are connected with driving rods (41), the driving rods (41) are rotatably arranged in the first mounting groove (4), the bottom end of the lead screw (31) is inserted into the first mounting groove (4), and the end of the driving rod (41) is in transmission connection with the bottom of the lead screw (31) through a transmission bevel gear set; a baffle (5) for closing the top opening of the accommodating cavity (11) is arranged above the accommodating cavity (11), an insertion slot (51) for accommodating the baffle (5) is formed in the top of the vehicle storage box (1), the baffle (5) is slidably arranged in the insertion slot (51), and a driving assembly (6) is arranged on the top of the vehicle storage box (1), the driving assembly (6) is used for driving the baffle (5) to move in the insertion slot (51); the driving assembly (6) comprises a first gear (62) and a first rack (61), a second mounting groove (63) is formed in the top of the vehicle storage box (1) and communicates with the insertion slot (51), the first gear (62) is rotatably arranged in the second mounting groove (63), the first rack (61) is fixedly arranged on the bottom of the baffle (5) along the movement direction of the baffle (5), the first gear (62) is in meshing connection with the first rack (61), and the driving assembly (6) further comprises a driving piece, and the driving piece is used for driving the first gear (62) to rotate.The driving member is a second rack (64) fixedly arranged on the side wall of the containing box (2) in the vertical direction, a second gear (65) is rotatably arranged in the second mounting slot (63), a strip-shaped hole (652) is formed in the side wall of the containing cavity (11) and communicates with the second mounting slot (63), the strip-shaped hole (652) is vertically formed in the middle of the side wall of the containing cavity (11), the second gear (65) penetrates through the strip-shaped hole (652) and can engage with the second rack (64), the second gear (65) is in transmission connection with the first gear (62); a first mounting shaft (621) is rotatably arranged in the second mounting slot (63), the first gear (62) is coaxially fixedly arranged on the first mounting shaft (621), a second mounting shaft (651) is rotatably arranged in the second mounting slot (63), the second gear (65) is coaxially fixedly arranged on the second mounting shaft (651), the first mounting shaft (621) and the second mounting shaft (651) are in transmission connection through a chain assembly or a belt pulley assembly; a baffle (7) is fixedly arranged on the top of the containing cavity (11) in the circumferential direction of the containing cavity (11), the baffle (7) extends into the containing cavity (11) by 1-5 cm, so that the baffle (7) and the side wall of the containing cavity (11) form an inverted L-shaped structure, when the containing box (2) rises to the top in the containing cavity (11), the baffle (7) can limit the rising of the containing box (2), and the insertion slot (51) is located above the baffle (7).

2. The automatic drone receiving device for a vehicle-mounted drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission bevel gear set comprises first bevel gears (42) and second bevel gears (43) perpendicular to each other, the first bevel gears (42) are provided in two, the two first bevel gears (42) are fixedly sleeved on the end portions of the driving rods (41) on the two sides of the driving source (32) respectively, the second bevel gears (43) are fixedly installed on the bottom end of the lead screw (31), the rotation axes of the first bevel gears (42) and the second bevel gears (43) are perpendicular to each other, and the first bevel gears (42) and the second bevel gears (43) are meshed with each other.

3. The automatic drone receiving apparatus for a vehicle-mounted drone of claim 2, wherein: The mounting frame (8) is arranged in the vehicle storage box (1), the containing box (2) is arranged on the mounting frame (8), a plurality of containing boxes (2) are fixedly installed on each mounting frame (8), the connection mode of the containing box (2) and the mounting frame (8) is that the containing box (2) is directly fixedly connected on the mounting frame, or the containing box (2) is fixedly connected through a cantilever arm, the mounting frame (8) is connected with the sliding block (34), and a buffer (81) is arranged between the mounting frame (8) and the sliding block (34).

4. The automatic drone receiving device for a vehicle-mounted drone of claim 3, wherein: A buffer groove (82) is arranged in the vertical direction on the mounting frame (8), a buffer block (83) is arranged in the buffer groove (82), the buffer block (83) is fixedly connected with the sliding block (34), the buffer (81) is a spring damper, the spring damper is arranged in the buffer groove (82), one end of the spring damper is connected with the top of the buffer block (83), and the other end is connected with the inner top wall of the buffer groove (82).

5. The automatic drone receiving apparatus for a vehicle-mounted drone of claim 4, wherein: The first installation slot (4) is arranged on the inner cavity bottom wall of the middle part of the vehicle storage box (1), the sliding slot (33) is arranged on the left and right side walls of the middle part of the inner cavity of the vehicle storage box (1), the second sliding slot (37) is arranged on the front part and the rear part of the left and right side walls of the inner cavity of the vehicle storage box (1), the sliding rod (35) is vertically arranged in each second sliding slot (37), the lead screw (31) is located between the front and rear sliding rods (35), the second sliding block (36) is slidably arranged on each sliding rod (35), the second sliding block (36) can slide up and down in the second sliding slot (37), and the inner side of the second sliding block (36) penetrates out of the second sliding slot (37) and is fixedly connected with the mounting frame (8).

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