Unmanned vehicle, security system and control method of security system

Abstract

The application discloses an unmanned vehicle, a security system and a control method of the security system, and the unmanned vehicle comprises a vehicle body and a charging module. The vehicle body is provided with a first camera, and the vehicle body can be used for supporting an unmanned aerial vehicle; the charging module is arranged on the vehicle body and can be electrically connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle supported on the vehicle body. The technical scheme of the application enables the unmanned vehicle to be matched with the unmanned aerial vehicle with the monitoring function to form the security system, so that the monitoring range is greatly expanded, and the unmanned aerial vehicle can be timely supplemented with power through the unmanned vehicle, so that the endurance of the unmanned aerial vehicle is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of security monitoring technology, and in particular to an unmanned vehicle, a security system using the unmanned vehicle, and a control method for the security system. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, home security systems on the market typically use fixed cameras. However, fixed cameras are easily limited by the layout of a home, restricting the monitoring range and affecting the monitoring effect. Therefore, to achieve mobile monitoring and improve the monitoring effect, some manufacturers have developed drones with monitoring capabilities. However, when using drones for monitoring, they can only monitor from the air and cannot monitor anomalies on the ground. In addition, because drones need to control their weight for easy flight, their internal batteries are usually designed to be relatively small. This results in the drone having a limited battery capacity and thus limited flight time. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide an unmanned vehicle that can be used in conjunction with drones, which also have monitoring capabilities, to form a security system, thereby significantly expanding the monitoring range. At the same time, the unmanned vehicle can replenish the drone's power in a timely manner to improve the drone's endurance.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the unmanned vehicle proposed in this invention includes:

[0005] The vehicle body, which is equipped with a first camera, can be used to support a drone; and

[0006] A charging module is disposed on the vehicle body and electrically connected to the drone supported on the vehicle body.

[0007] Optionally, the vehicle body includes:

[0008] Vehicle body; and

[0009] A buffer support is provided on the vehicle body and can be used to support the drone.

[0010] Optionally, the buffer support includes:

[0011] A support base, which is vertically and flexibly mounted on the vehicle body, is used to support the drone; and

[0012] A first elastic element is disposed between the vehicle body and the support seat, and supports the support seat.

[0013] Optionally, the vehicle body has an open storage cavity, the opening of which extends through the upper surface of the vehicle body, and the buffer support is disposed within the storage cavity.

[0014] Optionally, the unmanned vehicle further includes an auxiliary support member, which is rotatably disposed on the side wall of the vehicle body. The auxiliary support member has a stowed state and an unfolded state when rotating relative to the vehicle body.

[0015] In the stowed state, the auxiliary support is attached to the side wall of the vehicle body; in the unfolded state, the auxiliary support and the side wall of the vehicle body are set at an angle and can be used to support the drone.

[0016] Optionally, the unmanned vehicle further includes a hydraulic cylinder, which includes a cylinder body and a telescopic rod with one end inserted into the cylinder body. The end of the cylinder body away from the telescopic rod is connected to the vehicle body, and the end of the telescopic rod away from the cylinder body is connected to the auxiliary support member.

[0017] The unmanned vehicle also includes a hydraulic rod, which is vertically and flexibly inserted into the cylinder body. When the drone docks on the vehicle body, the hydraulic rod can be lowered by the drone and cause the hydraulic oil in the cylinder body to flow in the direction of the telescopic rod, so that the telescopic rod extends and drives the auxiliary support to rotate to the unfolded state.

[0018] Optionally, the unmanned vehicle also includes movable wheels, which are vertically and vertically mounted on the vehicle body.

[0019] Optionally, the unmanned vehicle further includes a contact rod and a control switch, both of which are located on the vehicle body, with the contact rod positioned above the control switch and capable of being raised and lowered relative to the vehicle body;

[0020] The unmanned vehicle also includes an electromagnet electrically connected to the control switch. When the drone docks on the vehicle body, the abutment rod can be abutted by the drone and driven to descend. Pressing the control switch will energize the electromagnet, so that the electromagnet drives the moving wheel to descend relative to the vehicle body through magnetic force.

[0021] The present invention also proposes a security system, comprising:

[0022] Autonomous vehicle, wherein the autonomous vehicle is as described above; and

[0023] The drone is equipped with a second camera and can be supported on the body of the unmanned vehicle.

[0024] This invention also proposes a control method for a security system, the security system including an unmanned vehicle and a drone, the unmanned vehicle being equipped with a first camera and a charging module, and the drone being equipped with a second camera. The control method for the security system includes the following steps:

[0025] Receive monitoring instructions from the security system, and control the unmanned vehicle carrying the drone to move to the preset monitoring location according to the monitoring instructions;

[0026] Control the drone to fly away from the unmanned vehicle, and activate the first camera of the unmanned vehicle and the second camera of the drone;

[0027] When the battery level of the drone is detected to be less than a preset threshold, the drone is controlled to land and dock with the unmanned vehicle, and the charging module is activated to charge the drone.

[0028] When the battery levels of both the unmanned vehicle and the drone are detected to be below a preset threshold, the unmanned vehicle is controlled to move to a charging station carrying the drone, and the charging station is activated to charge the unmanned vehicle and the charging module to charge the drone.

[0029] The unmanned vehicle (UAV) of this invention is equipped with a first camera, enabling it to perform monitoring functions. This allows it to work in conjunction with a drone, which also has monitoring capabilities, to form a security system. The security system can then monitor from the ground via the UAV and from the air via the drone, achieving monitoring both on the ground and in the air, thus significantly expanding the monitoring range. Furthermore, the UAV's body can also support the drone, and a charging module can electrically connect the drone supported on the UAV's body, allowing it to charge while docked. During the monitoring operation of the security system, the drone, due to its limited battery power, will run out of power before the UAV. Therefore, when the drone's battery is low, it can dock on the UAV to replenish its power, improving its endurance. When both the UAV and drone are low on power, the UAV can be transported to an external charging station for charging. At this time, while the autonomous vehicle is being charged via an external power source, its charging module can simultaneously charge the docked drone, thus completing the charging of the drone docked on the vehicle in one go. This eliminates the need to charge the autonomous vehicle and drone separately, thereby improving the convenience of charging the security system. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the unmanned vehicle carrying a drone of the security system of the present invention parked on a charging pile;

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Explosion-proof structural diagram of the China Security System;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary support component of the unmanned vehicle of the present invention in its deployed state;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Another perspective illustration of a mid-level unmanned vehicle;

[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Exploded view of the buffer support components and vehicle body of the unmanned vehicle;

[0036] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Exploded view of the intermediate buffer support component;

[0037] Figure 7 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a mid-sized unmanned vehicle;

[0038] Figure 8 for Figure 3 Another cross-sectional view of the unmanned vehicle;

[0039] Figure 9 for Figure 3 Another cross-sectional schematic diagram of a mid-sized unmanned vehicle;

[0040] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0041] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary support component of the unmanned vehicle of the present invention in a stowed state;

[0042] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a mid-sized unmanned vehicle;

[0043] Figure 13 This is a flowchart illustrating the security system control method of the present invention.

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[0047] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0049] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0050] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this invention is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0052] Please refer to the reference. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 The present invention proposes an unmanned vehicle 10. In one embodiment of the present invention, the unmanned vehicle 10 includes a vehicle body 11 and a charging module 13. The vehicle body 11 is provided with a first camera 111 and can be used to support a drone 30. The charging module 13 is provided on the vehicle body 11 and can be electrically connected to the drone 30 supported on the vehicle body 11.

[0053] In this embodiment, the top of the vehicle body 11 of the unmanned vehicle 10 (defined vertically in the normal operating state of the unmanned vehicle 10) can be used to form a support position for the drone 30 to dock, thereby providing support for the drone 30. The vehicle body 11 can be a cube or cuboid structure to make its shape more regular and facilitate its manufacturing. However, it should be noted that this application is not limited to this; in other embodiments, the vehicle body 11 can also be a cylindrical or prism structure, etc. The first camera 111 can be used to capture images of the environment near the ground to monitor abnormal situations on the ground. To reduce the possibility of interference between the first camera 111 and the drone 30 docked on the vehicle body 11, the first camera 111 can be installed on the side wall of the vehicle body 11. In this case, partitioning the first camera 111 and the drone 30 on the vehicle body 11 can also make full use of the space on each side of the vehicle body 11 and improve the compactness of the distribution. The charging module 13 can be electrically connected to the drone 30 supported on the vehicle body 11, so that the drone 30 can be charged by the unmanned vehicle 10. The drone 30 can include a fuselage 31, an arm 33, and a rotor 35. The fuselage 31 can be equipped with a second camera 311 and a power receiving module, so that the second camera 311 can be used for monitoring, and the power receiving module can be electrically connected to the charging module 13 of the unmanned vehicle 10 when parked on the vehicle body 11. One end of the arm 33 can be connected to the side wall of the fuselage 31. The rotor 35 is located at the end of the arm 33 away from the fuselage 31.

[0054] The unmanned vehicle 10 of the present invention has a first camera 111 on its body 11, enabling it to have a monitoring function. This allows it to work in conjunction with a drone 30, which also has a monitoring function, to form a security system 100. In this case, the security system 100 can monitor from the ground via the unmanned vehicle 10 and from the air via the drone 30, achieving monitoring both on the ground and in the air, thus significantly expanding the monitoring range. Furthermore, the body 11 of the unmanned vehicle 10 can also support the drone 30, and the charging module 13 can electrically connect the drone 30 supported on the body 11. That is, the drone 30 can dock on the body 11 of the unmanned vehicle 10 for charging. Thus, during the monitoring operation of the security system 100, the drone 30, due to its limited battery power, will run out of power before the unmanned vehicle 10. Therefore, when the drone 30's battery is low, it can dock on the unmanned vehicle 10 to replenish its power in a timely manner, thereby improving its endurance. When both the unmanned vehicle 10 and the drone 30 are low on power, the unmanned vehicle 10 can carry the drone 30 to an external charging station (such as the charging pile 50 mentioned below) for charging. At this time, while the unmanned vehicle 10 is being charged by an external charging station, its charging module 13 can simultaneously charge the docked drone 30, thus completing the charging of the drone 30 docked on the unmanned vehicle 10 in one go. This eliminates the need to charge the unmanned vehicle 10 and the drone 30 separately, thereby improving the convenience of charging the security system 100.

[0055] Please refer to the reference. Figure 5 and Figure 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, the charging module 13 includes a transmitting coil 131, which is disposed inside the vehicle body 11.

[0056] In this embodiment, the charging module 13 includes a transmitting coil 131, so that the receiving module on the drone 30 can be an induction coil. At this time, the unmanned vehicle 10 and the drone 30 are wirelessly charged, allowing the charging module 13 and the receiving module to be concealed on the unmanned vehicle 10 and drone 30 respectively, thus preventing corrosion from moisture and oxygen in the air; it also eliminates exposed electrical contacts, thereby extending the lifespan of the unmanned vehicle 10 and improving the safety of the drone 30 charging process. Of course, it should be noted that this application is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the charging module 13 may also include a metal charging terminal, and the receiving module on the drone 30 may correspondingly include a metal conductive terminal. In this case, when the drone 30 is docked on the unmanned vehicle 10, the charging terminal and the conductive terminal abut against each other to achieve electrical connection between the unmanned vehicle 10 and the drone 30. Furthermore, the vehicle body 11 may also include a battery module 14, which is disposed within the vehicle body 11 and electrically connected to the first camera 111 and the charging module 13. This battery can power both the unmanned vehicle 10 and the drone 30 docked on it, thus avoiding the need for the unmanned vehicle 10 to be constantly connected to an external charging cable for power supply to itself and the drone 30. This prevents interference from the charging cable and ensures the safety of the unmanned vehicle 10's movement. In other words, it improves the compliance of the unmanned vehicle 10 during mobile monitoring.

[0057] Please refer to the reference. Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle body 11 includes a vehicle shell 112 and a buffer support 119. The buffer support 119 is disposed on the vehicle shell 112 and can be used to support the drone 30.

[0058] In this embodiment, the vehicle body 11 is equipped with a buffer support 119, which supports the drone 30. This allows the drone 30 to be cushioned when docked on the unmanned vehicle 10, preventing significant collisions and damage, thus improving the safety of the drone 30 when docked on the unmanned vehicle 10. However, it should be noted that this application is not limited to this; in other embodiments, the vehicle body 11 may only include a vehicle shell 112, in which case the upper surface of the vehicle shell 112 directly supports the drone 30.

[0059] Furthermore, please refer to the references. Figure 3 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 7The buffer support 119 may include a support base 120 and a first elastic element 124. The support base 120 is vertically mounted on the vehicle body 112 and can be used to support the drone 30. The first elastic element 124 is located between the vehicle body 112 and the support base 120 and supports the support base 120. In this case, the first elastic element 124 can provide elasticity and thus provide a good buffering effect. Specifically, the first elastic element can be a spring, so that the first elastic element 124 has good elasticity and is readily available on the market. Of course, the first elastic element 124 can also be an elastic metal or plastic spring, etc. The support base 120 provides stable support, allowing the drone 30 to be stably supported on the support base 120. Furthermore, to facilitate electrical connection between the unmanned vehicle 10 and the drone 30 parked on the unmanned vehicle 10, please refer to the reference... Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7A mounting cavity 121 can be formed within the support base 120, and the charging module 13 is disposed within this mounting cavity 121. Since the lower end of the drone 30's fuselage 31 mainly abuts against the upper surface of the support base 120, the charging module 13 located within the support base 120 can be very close to and correspond to the power receiving module within the fuselage 31, facilitating electrical conduction between the two. To improve the ease of manufacturing the support base 120, it can include a lower shell 122 and an upper shell 123. The upper shell 123 covers the upper end of the lower shell 122 and together with the lower shell 122, forms the mounting cavity 121. The lower shell 122 and the upper shell 123 can be manufactured separately and then assembled together to form the support base 120 as a whole. The structures of the disassembled lower shell 122 and upper shell 123 are relatively simple, facilitating their manufacturing. When the support base 120 includes a lower housing 122 and an upper housing 123, the lower surface of the lower housing 122 can be fixed or abutted against the first elastic member 124; at the same time, the vehicle housing 112 can be provided with a guide groove 112a to guide the lower housing 122, so that the lower housing 122 can be raised and lowered within the guide groove 112a; and the upper surface of the upper housing 123 can be used to support the drone 30. In addition, in order to facilitate the electrical connection between the battery and the charging module 13 disposed in the mounting cavity 121, the battery module 14 can also be disposed in the mounting cavity 121 to shorten the distance between the two and improve the convenience of wiring connection between the two. The battery module 14 can include a battery body 141 and a battery shell 143. The battery body 141 can be disposed on the bottom wall of the mounting cavity 121 (that is, on the lower housing 122 of the support base 120) and electrically connected to the transmitting coil 131; the battery shell 143 is connected to the bottom wall of the mounting cavity 121 and covers the battery body 141. By using the cover function of the battery casing 143, the battery body 141 can be stably positioned within the mounting cavity 121 without moving, thus ensuring a stable power supply to the unmanned vehicle 10 and the drone 30 docked on the unmanned vehicle 10. Correspondingly, the charging module 13, in addition to including the transmitting coil 131, can further include a coil casing 133. After the transmitting coil 131 is placed on the upper surface of the battery casing 143, the coil casing 133 can cover the transmitting coil 131 and be connected to the battery casing 143. By using the cover function of the coil casing 133, the transmitting coil 131 can also be stably positioned within the mounting cavity 121 without moving, ensuring stable conduction with the power receiving module of the drone 30 docked on the unmanned vehicle 10, preventing the transmitting coil 131 from moving and misaligning with the power receiving module, which would affect the accuracy and efficiency of the charging connection.Additionally, it should be noted that the buffer support 119 may also include only the first elastic member 124. In this case, the first elastic member 124 may be a rubber or silicone member and may directly abut against the support drone 30.

[0060] Please refer to the reference. Figure 3 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle body 112 is formed with an opening for a storage cavity 113, the opening of which penetrates the upper surface of the vehicle body 112, and a buffer support 119 is disposed in the storage cavity 113.

[0061] In this embodiment, the buffer support 119 is disposed within the storage cavity 113, allowing it to be distributed very compactly on the vehicle body 112. This helps to reduce the overall volume of the vehicle body 11, facilitating the unmanned vehicle 10 to move and monitor in confined areas such as under sofas, beds, coffee tables, or cabinets, thereby further expanding the monitoring range of the security system 100. The buffer support 119 can be entirely embedded within the storage cavity 113 to maximize the reduction of the overall height of the vehicle body 11. Furthermore, when the drone 30 is docked on the buffer support 119, the lower end of the drone's fuselage 31 can also be inserted into the storage cavity 113. The cavity wall of the storage cavity 113 then acts as a retaining element for the drone 30, improving its stability while docked on the unmanned vehicle 10 and enabling stable charging. It should be noted that this application is not limited to this; in other embodiments, the buffer support 119 can also be directly disposed on the upper surface of the vehicle body 112.

[0062] Further, please refer to Figure 7The vehicle body 112 may include a main shell 114 and an enclosure 118. The main shell 114 has a receiving cavity 115. The enclosure 118 is disposed within the receiving cavity 115 and, at least with the top wall of the receiving cavity 115, forms a receiving cavity 113. The top wall of the receiving cavity 115 also has an opening for the receiving cavity 113. In this configuration, the receiving cavity 115 is formed by assembling the main shell 114 and the enclosure 118, while the structure of the disassembled main shell 114 and enclosure 118 is relatively simple, thus improving the convenience of processing and shaping the enclosure. Simultaneously, this arrangement allows the buffer support 119 to be pre-assembled into a single unit within the enclosure 118, which can then be installed onto the main shell 114 in one go, further improving the ease of assembling the vehicle body 11. The guide groove 112a, used to guide the lower housing 122 of the support seat 120 of the buffer support 119, can be provided on the main body shell 114. The upper and lower ends of the first elastic member 124 are respectively connected to or abut against the enclosure 118 and the lower housing 122. To facilitate the connection between the enclosure 118 and the main body shell 114, the enclosure 118 and the main body shell 114 can be connected by screws or snap-fit ​​connections. Furthermore, to improve the convenience of processing and forming the accommodating cavity 115, the main body shell 114 may include a bottom cover plate 117 and an upper shell. The upper shell covers the bottom cover plate 117 and together with the bottom cover plate 117 forms the accommodating cavity 115. At this time, the relatively simple upper shell and bottom cover plate 117 can be processed separately, and then assembled together after each processing is completed to form the main body shell 114 as a whole. At the same time, it is also relatively convenient to first put the enclosure 118 into the upper shell for installation and fixation, and then close the bottom cover 117, which helps to further improve the convenience of assembling the vehicle body 11.

[0063] In one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to the reference. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 11 To facilitate the vehicle body 11's movement and monitoring within confined areas such as under sofas, beds, coffee tables, or cabinets, its size can be relatively small, resulting in a smaller projection of the vehicle body 11 onto the horizontal plane compared to the drone 30. Furthermore, to improve the stability of the drone 30 when docked on the unmanned vehicle 10, the unmanned vehicle 10 may include an auxiliary support 15. This auxiliary support 15 is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the vehicle body 11 and has a retracted and an extended state relative to the vehicle body 11. In the retracted state, the auxiliary support 15 is flush against the side wall of the vehicle body 11; in the extended state, the auxiliary support 15 forms an angle with the side wall of the vehicle body 11 and can be used to support the drone 30.

[0064] In this embodiment, by unfolding the auxiliary support 15, it can support the peripheral structure of the drone 30, that is, the end of the drone 30's arm 33 furthest from the fuselage 31. This increases the contact and support area between the unmanned vehicle 10 and the drone 30, thereby improving the support effect of the unmanned vehicle 10 on the drone 30 and enhancing the stability of the drone 30 when docked on the unmanned vehicle 10. At the same time, since the projection of the drone 30 is located inside the auxiliary support 15 after it is rotated and unfolded, the auxiliary support 15 can protect the drone 30, preventing the drone 30's arm 33 from colliding with external objects and causing damage or movement. By retracting the auxiliary support 15, it can fit against the side wall of the upper shell 123 of the vehicle body 11, thus ensuring that the overall volume of the unmanned vehicle 10 remains relatively small. The unmanned vehicle 10 can be equipped with both a buffer support 119 and an auxiliary support 15. In this case, the buffer support 119 abuts against the fuselage 31 of the drone 30, and the auxiliary support 15 abuts against the arm 33 of the drone 30. Alternatively, the buffer support 119 can be provided alone, in which case it abuts against the fuselage 31 of the drone 30. Or, the auxiliary support 15 can be provided alone, in which case the vehicle body 112 abuts against the fuselage 31 of the drone 30, and the auxiliary support 15 abuts against the arm 33 of the drone 30.

[0065] Further, please refer to Figure 3The auxiliary support member 15 can be flat to make its shape more regular and easier to process and form, while also having a larger area to facilitate effective contact with the arms 33 of the drone 30. Of course, this application is not limited to this; in other embodiments, the auxiliary support member 15 can also be elongated. There can be four auxiliary support members 15, respectively arranged around the perimeter of the vehicle body 11, so that they can support the arms 33 around the perimeter of the drone 30. In addition, the end of the auxiliary support member 15 away from its rotatable connection to the vehicle body 11 can be provided with a clearance hole 151 to allow a portion of the structure of the drone arm 33 (the portion facing away from the rotor 35) to pass through, ensuring that the auxiliary support member 15 can provide contact and support for a larger portion of the arm 33. Meanwhile, the clearance hole 151 can also be used to limit the contact of a portion of the arm 33 (the portion of the structure facing away from the rotor 35) that it passes through, thereby facilitating the contact limitation of the UAV 30 in the circumferential direction and further improving the stability of the UAV 30 when docked on the unmanned vehicle 10. In order to improve the aesthetics of the vehicle body 11, the side wall of the upper shell of the vehicle body 11 can be recessed to form a mounting groove 125, and the auxiliary support 15 is disposed in the mounting groove 125 so that the auxiliary support 15 can be coplanar with the side wall of the upper shell when it is in the stored state.

[0066] In one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to the reference. Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 8 , Figure 11 as well as Figure 12 The unmanned vehicle 10 also includes a hydraulic cylinder 16, which includes a cylinder body 161 and a telescopic rod 163 with one end inserted into the cylinder body 161. The end of the cylinder body 161 away from the telescopic rod 163 is connected to the vehicle body 11, and the end of the telescopic rod 163 away from the cylinder body 161 is connected to the auxiliary support member 15. The unmanned vehicle also includes a hydraulic rod 17, which is vertically inserted into the cylinder body 161. When the drone 30 is parked on the vehicle body 10, the hydraulic rod 17 can be driven down by the drone 30 and drive the hydraulic oil in the cylinder body 161 to flow in the direction toward the telescopic rod 163, so that the telescopic rod 163 extends and drives the auxiliary support member 15 to rotate to the unfolded state.

[0067] In this embodiment, when the drone 30 lands and docks on the vehicle body 11, it directly or indirectly drives the hydraulic rod 17. The hydraulic rod 17 then drives hydraulic oil to flow, thereby pushing the telescopic rod 163 to extend and drive the auxiliary support member 15 to rotate to the deployed state. This enables the unmanned vehicle 10 to automatically drive the auxiliary support member 15 in a timely manner when the drone 30 lands and docks, improving the automation level of the unmanned vehicle 10 and further enhancing its ease of use. Furthermore, by having the hydraulic rod 17 abut against and driven by the drone 30 during landing and docking, the landing signal of the drone 30 is detected. This makes the landing detection of the drone 30 a purely mechanical mechanism, eliminating the need for circuitry and improving the safety of the process. Specifically, the detection process can be as follows: when the drone 30 docks on the support seat 120 of the buffer support member 119, the drone 30's own weight causes the support seat 120 to descend and compress the first elastic member 124. Simultaneously, after the descending support 120 reaches a certain position, it abuts against the hydraulic rod 171, causing the hydraulic rod 171 to squeeze the hydraulic oil in the cylinder body 161 of the hydraulic cylinder 16, moving it towards the telescopic rod and driving the telescopic rod to extend. This allows the hydraulic cylinder 16 to promptly drive the auxiliary support 15 to unfold. After the drone 30 flies away from the vehicle body 11, the support 120 can reset under the deformation force of the first elastic element 124. At this time, the support 120 will no longer exert a resisting force on the hydraulic rod 171. The auxiliary support 15, under its own weight, will promptly rotate downwards to reset, simultaneously causing the telescopic rod 163 to retract and driving the hydraulic oil in the cylinder body 161 to flow away from the telescopic rod 163, thus resetting the hydraulic rod 171. This achieves timely automatic reset of the auxiliary support 15, telescopic rod 163, and hydraulic rod 171 after the drone 30 flies away. Furthermore, the auxiliary support member 15 is driven by a retractable hydraulic cylinder 16, which allows for convenient concealment of the hydraulic cylinder 16 on the vehicle body 11. Specifically, one end of the cylinder body 161 of the hydraulic cylinder 16 can be fixedly connected to the enclosure 118 of the vehicle body 11, while the other end passes through the enclosure 118. The telescopic rod 163 connected to the cylinder body 161 can pass through the vehicle body 116, and a rotatable slider 165 is provided at the end away from the cylinder body 161, so as to slide the slider 165 to the auxiliary support member 15, and the sliding direction of the slider 165 is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the auxiliary support member 15.At this time, the cylinder body 161 of the hydraulic cylinder 16 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 11, and only the telescopic rod 163 is movably connected to the auxiliary support 15 through the slider 165. This ensures that when the hydraulic cylinder 16 drives the auxiliary support 15 to rotate and unfold, only the telescopic rod 163 and the slider 165 will move, while the cylinder body 161 will not move. This prevents the cylinder body 161 of the hydraulic cylinder 16 from interfering with other mechanisms within the vehicle body 11 due to movement, thereby improving the safety of the cylinder body 161 driving the auxiliary support 15. Furthermore, it should be noted that the unmanned vehicle 10 is not equipped with a hydraulic cylinder 16. In this case, the auxiliary support 15 can be manually driven to rotate, and after it is rotated and unfolded into place, it can be technically locked and limited by inserting screws.

[0068] Additionally, the unmanned vehicle 10 in this application can carry the drone 30 to a charging station 50 for charging, and the charging station 50 typically has a placement slot 51 for the unmanned vehicle 10 to dock. In this case, to avoid interference between the deployed auxiliary support 15 and the sidewall of the placement slot 51, which could cause the unmanned vehicle 10 to dock on the charging station 50... In one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to... Figure 9 , Figure 10 as well as Figure 12 The unmanned vehicle 10 also includes movable wheels 18, which are vertically and vertically mounted on the vehicle body 11.

[0069] In this embodiment, the height of the vehicle body 11 can be adjusted by making the movable wheels 18 height-adjustable. Specifically, when the unmanned vehicle 10 needs to carry the drone 30 to the charging pile 50, the movable wheels 18 can be driven to lower relative to the bottom cover plate 117 of the vehicle body 11, thereby increasing the height of the vehicle body 11. At this time, the auxiliary support member 15, which is in the unfolded state, is also raised, so that it can be higher than the side wall of the charging pile 50 without interfering with it. When the unmanned vehicle 10 is working normally and does not need to carry the drone, the movable wheels 18 can be driven to rise relative to the bottom cover plate 117 of the vehicle body 11, thereby lowering the height of the vehicle body 11, thus ensuring that the vehicle body 11 can easily move and monitor in narrow areas such as under sofas, beds, coffee tables, or cabinets.

[0070] In one embodiment of the present invention, please refer to the reference. Figure 9 and Figure 10The unmanned vehicle 10 also includes a contact rod 20 and a control switch 22. Both the contact rod 20 and the control switch 22 are located on the vehicle body 10, with the contact rod 20 positioned above the control switch 22 and capable of rising and falling relative to the vehicle body 10. The unmanned vehicle 10 also includes an electromagnet 19, which is electrically connected to the control switch 22. When the drone 30 docks on the vehicle body 10, the contact rod 20 can be lowered by the drone 10 by contacting it, and the control switch 22 can be pressed to energize the electromagnet 19, so that the electromagnet 19 drives the moving wheel 18 to descend relative to the vehicle body 10 through magnetic force.

[0071] In this embodiment, when the drone 30 lands and docks on the vehicle body 11, it directly or indirectly activates the abutment rod 20. The abutment rod 20 then presses the control switch 22, causing the control switch 22 to energize the electromagnet 19. The energized electromagnet 19 then generates magnetic force to drive the moving wheel 18 downwards relative to the vehicle body, thus achieving timely descent of the moving wheel 18. The abutment rod 20 can be connected to the bottom of the support base 120 of the buffer component. When the drone 30 docks on the support base 120, its own weight will drive the support base 120 downwards and compress the first elastic member 124. Simultaneously, after the descending support base 120 reaches a certain position, it abuts and drives the abutment rod 20 downwards, causing the abutment rod 20 to press the control switch 22, thereby energizing the electromagnet 19 and causing it to generate magnetic force to drive the moving wheel 18 downwards relative to the vehicle body 10. After the drone 30 flies off the vehicle body 11, the support base 120 can be reset under the deformation force of the first elastic element 124. At this time, the support base 120 will no longer exert a contact force on the abutment rod 20. The control switch 22 can be reset, thereby controlling the electromagnet 19 to be de-energized so that it no longer generates magnetic force. Therefore, the electromagnet 19 and the moving wheel 18 can be separated, and the vehicle body 11 can be lowered and reset under its own gravity. In this process, since only the circuit involved in the control switch 22 is involved, and the abutment rod 20 is a purely mechanical transmission process, the safety of the process can still be improved. In addition, part of the structure of the moving wheel 18 can be made of metal to facilitate the electromagnet 19 to drive the moving wheel 18 to descend relative to the vehicle body 11 through magnetic force. At this time, the moving wheel 18 can include a wheel body 181 and a connecting rod 183. The wheel body 181 is rotatably connected to one end of the metal connecting rod 183, and the other end of the connecting rod 183 can be raised and lowered through the bottom cover plate 117 of the vehicle body 11. To prevent the connecting rod 183 from detaching from the vehicle body 11, the connecting rod 183 may include a main rod 185 connected to the wheel body 181, and a metal block 187 connected to the end of the main rod 185 away from the wheel body 181. The end of the main rod 185 away from the wheel body 181 passes through the bottom cover plate 117 of the vehicle body 11 and extends into the vehicle body 11, where it is limited by the metal block 187 located inside the vehicle body 11. The electromagnet 19 can be sleeved on the main rod 185 and located below the metal block 187. This arrangement also allows the electromagnet 19 and the metal block 187 to be aligned, thereby applying a large magnetic force to the metal block 187 to attract it, thus lowering the moving wheel 18 relative to the vehicle body 11 to raise the height of the vehicle body 11. It should also be noted that in other embodiments, the moving wheel 18 can be raised and lowered manually, and locked in place by screws after being raised or lowered.

[0072] Furthermore, to ensure that the movable wheel 18 can effectively support the vehicle body 11 even when the electromagnet 19 is not energized, and to provide shock absorption for the vehicle body 11, the unmanned vehicle 10 may also include a second elastic element 23. The second elastic element 23 is located between the movable wheel 18 and the vehicle body 11, and supports the vehicle body 11. To improve the ease of installation of the second elastic element 23, it can be sleeved on the connecting rod 183 of the movable wheel 18, and abut against the lower end of the connecting rod 183 and the bottom of the bottom cover (in this case, the second elastic element 23 can be a spring, so that the second elastic element 23 has good elasticity to ensure shock absorption, and can also be purchased directly from the market for easy access. Of course, the elastic element can also be a relatively thin metal elastic sheet or a plastic elastic sheet, etc.).

[0073] Please refer to the reference. Figures 1 to 3 The present invention also proposes a security system 100, which includes an unmanned vehicle 10 and a drone 30. The specific structure of the unmanned vehicle 10 is as described in the above embodiments. Since the security system 100 adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here. The drone 30 is equipped with a second camera 311 and can be supported on the body 11 of the unmanned vehicle 10. Furthermore, the security system 100 may also include a charging pile 50, so that the unmanned vehicle 10 can be conveniently charged through the matching charging pile 50.

[0074] Please refer to the reference. Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 13 The present invention also proposes a control method for a security system, wherein the security system 100 includes an unmanned vehicle 10 and a drone 30. The unmanned vehicle 10 is equipped with a first camera 111 and a charging module 13, and the drone 30 is equipped with a second camera 311. For more detailed structural information about the unmanned vehicle 10 and the drone 30, please refer to the above-described structure of the unmanned vehicle 10 and the drone 30. The control method for the security system may include the following steps:

[0075] Step S10: Receive monitoring instructions from the security system 100, and control the unmanned vehicle 10 carrying the drone 30 to move to the preset monitoring location according to the monitoring instructions;

[0076] Step S20: Control the drone 30 to fly away from the unmanned vehicle 10, and activate the first camera 111 of the unmanned vehicle 10 and the second camera 311 of the drone 30;

[0077] Step S30: When the battery level of the drone 30 is detected to be less than a preset threshold, the drone 30 is controlled to land and dock at the unmanned vehicle 10, and the charging module 13 is activated to charge the drone 30.

[0078] Step S40: When it is detected that the battery power of the unmanned vehicle 10 and the battery power of the drone 30 are both less than a preset threshold, control the unmanned vehicle 10 to move to the charging pile 50 carrying the drone 30, and start the charging pile 30 to charge the unmanned vehicle 10 and the charging module 13 to charge the drone 30.

[0079] In this embodiment, when the controller of the security system 100 receives a monitoring command, that is, when monitoring needs to be started, it can control the unmanned vehicle 10 carrying the drone 30 to automatically move to the preset monitoring location. This eliminates the need for manual handling of the security system 100, thus improving ease of use. After arriving at the preset monitoring location, the controller controls the drone 30 to fly away from the unmanned vehicle 10, separating the drone 30 from the unmanned vehicle 10. At this point, the security system 100 can monitor from the ground via the unmanned vehicle 10, and from the air via the drone 30, achieving monitoring from both the ground and the air, thereby significantly expanding the monitoring range. During the monitoring process, the drone 30, due to its limited battery power, will run out of power before the unmanned vehicle 10. Therefore, when the controller detects through the current sensor that the battery level of the drone 30 is less than a preset threshold (i.e., when the drone 30's battery level is insufficient, for example, less than 20% or 30% of its total battery level), it controls the drone 30 to land and dock on the unmanned vehicle 10, and activates the charging module 13 to replenish the drone 30's battery level in a timely manner, thereby improving the drone 30's endurance. However, when the controller detects through the current sensor that both the drone 30's battery level and the drone 30's battery level are less than the preset threshold (i.e., when the drone 30's battery level is insufficient, for example, less than 20% or 30% of its total battery level, and the unmanned vehicle 10's battery level is also insufficient, for example, less than 20% or 30% of its total battery level), the controller can control the unmanned vehicle 10 to carry the drone 30 to the charging station 50 for charging. At this time, when the unmanned vehicle 10 is charged through an external charging power source—charging pile 50, the charging module 13 of the unmanned vehicle 10 can charge the docked drone 30 at the same time, thereby completing the charging of the drone 30 docked on the unmanned vehicle 10 in one go, so that there is no need to charge the unmanned vehicle 10 and the drone 30 separately, thus improving the convenience of charging the security system 100.

[0080] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An unmanned vehicle, characterized in that, The unmanned vehicles include: The vehicle body, which is equipped with a first camera, can be used to support a drone; and A charging module is disposed on the vehicle body and electrically connected to the drone supported on the vehicle body; The unmanned vehicle also includes an auxiliary support component, which is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the vehicle body. The auxiliary support component has a stowed state and an unfolded state relative to the vehicle body. In the stowed state, the auxiliary support component is attached to the side wall of the vehicle body. In the unfolded state, the auxiliary support component and the side wall of the vehicle body are set at an angle and can be used to support the unmanned vehicle. The unmanned vehicle also includes movable wheels, which are vertically and vertically mounted on the vehicle body. The unmanned vehicle also includes a contact rod and a control switch, both of which are located on the vehicle body. The contact rod is positioned above the control switch and can be raised and lowered relative to the vehicle body. The unmanned vehicle also includes an electromagnet electrically connected to the control switch. When the drone docks on the vehicle body, the contact rod can be lowered by the drone, and pressing the control switch will energize the electromagnet, causing it to drive the moving wheels to descend relative to the vehicle body via magnetic force.

2. The unmanned vehicle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle body includes: Vehicle body; and A buffer support is provided on the vehicle body and can be used to support the drone.

3. The unmanned vehicle as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The buffer support includes: A support base, which is vertically and flexibly mounted on the vehicle body, is used to support the drone; and A first elastic element is disposed between the vehicle body and the support seat, and supports the support seat.

4. The unmanned vehicle as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The vehicle body has an open storage cavity, the opening of which extends through the upper surface of the vehicle body, and the buffer support is disposed within the storage cavity.

5. The unmanned vehicle as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The unmanned vehicle also includes a hydraulic cylinder, which includes a cylinder body and a telescopic rod with one end inserted into the cylinder body. The end of the cylinder body away from the telescopic rod is connected to the vehicle body, and the end of the telescopic rod away from the cylinder body is connected to the auxiliary support. The unmanned vehicle also includes a hydraulic rod, which is vertically and flexibly inserted into the cylinder body. When the drone docks on the vehicle body, the hydraulic rod can be lowered by the drone and cause the hydraulic oil in the cylinder body to flow in the direction of the telescopic rod, so that the telescopic rod extends and drives the auxiliary support to rotate to the unfolded state.

6. A security system, characterized in that, include: The driverless vehicle is the driverless vehicle as described in any one of claims 1 to 5; and The drone is equipped with a second camera and can be supported on the body of the unmanned vehicle.

7. A control method for a security system, characterized in that, The security system includes a drone and an unmanned vehicle as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the unmanned vehicle is equipped with a first camera and a charging module, the drone is equipped with a second camera, and the control method of the security system includes the following steps: Receive monitoring instructions from the security system, and control the unmanned vehicle carrying the drone to move to the preset monitoring location according to the monitoring instructions; Control the drone to fly away from the unmanned vehicle, and activate the first camera of the unmanned vehicle and the second camera of the drone; When the battery level of the drone is detected to be less than a preset threshold, the drone is controlled to land and dock with the unmanned vehicle, and the charging module is activated to charge the drone. When the battery levels of both the unmanned vehicle and the drone are detected to be below a preset threshold, the unmanned vehicle is controlled to move to a charging station carrying the drone, and the charging station is activated to charge the unmanned vehicle and the charging module to charge the drone.

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