Vehicle-mounted drone landing platform, vehicle-mounted drone cabin and vehicle

Abstract

This application relates to the field of vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and discloses a parking platform, UAV cabin, and vehicle for a vehicle-mounted UAV. The parking platform includes a centering mechanism and a landing pad. The centering mechanism is installed on the landing pad and can reciprocate along a first direction and a second direction to move the UAV that has landed on the landing pad to a designated position on the landing pad. The first and second directions intersect and are parallel to the bearing plane of the landing pad. The centering mechanism is configured to provide a lifting force to the UAV in a direction perpendicular to the bearing plane when it comes into contact with the UAV, so as to counteract at least part of the UAV's weight. The parking platform, UAV cabin, and vehicle provided by this application can reduce the wear rate of the UAV during centering and improve the service life of the UAV and the parking platform.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle-mounted drone technology, specifically to a parking platform for a vehicle-mounted drone, a drone cabin, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of drones, drones are widely used in various fields and industries. Among them, vehicle-mounted drones are favored by users because they are easy to use in conjunction with cars and have strong mobility.

[0003] Cars travel at high speeds, and drones are affected by factors such as airflow, making it difficult for them to land precisely at the designated location for storage or battery swapping. Usually, it is necessary to center the drone and move it to the designated location.

[0004] In related technologies, the centering device of a drone generally includes two sets of push rods. The push rods are used to push the drone to center. However, during the pushing process, friction will be generated between the drone's support legs or fuselage and the landing platform, which will cause varying degrees of damage to the drone in the long term and reduce the drone's service life. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, this application provides a parking platform for a vehicle-mounted drone, a drone cabin, and a vehicle, which can reduce the wear rate of the drone during return and improve the service life of the drone and the parking platform.

[0006] Specifically, this application includes the following technical solutions:

[0007] The first aspect of this application provides a parking platform for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the parking platform including a centering mechanism and a parking apron;

[0008] The centering mechanism is installed on the helipad and can reciprocate along the first direction and the second direction respectively, so as to move the drone that landed on the helipad to a designated position on the helipad. The first direction and the second direction intersect and are parallel to the bearing plane of the helipad respectively.

[0009] The centering mechanism is configured to apply a lifting force to the drone in a direction perpendicular to the bearing plane when it comes into contact with the drone, in order to counteract at least a portion of the drone's weight.

[0010] Optionally, the centering mechanism includes a first centering section and a second centering section;

[0011] The first centering section includes two first centering units spaced apart, and the two first centering units can move closer to or further away from each other parallel to the first direction;

[0012] The second centering section includes two second centering units spaced apart, and the two first centering units can move closer to or further away from each other in parallel with the second direction;

[0013] The surfaces on the first centering unit and / or the second centering unit that are used to contact the UAV are inclined surfaces.

[0014] Optionally, the inclination direction of the inclined plane is closer to the designated position the closer it is to the bearing plane.

[0015] Optionally, the centering mechanism further includes at least two pairs of push rods, each pair of push rods being connected to the first centering unit or the second centering unit, and each pair of push rods being located on both sides of the corresponding centering unit, with the length direction of the push rods intersecting the movement direction of the corresponding centering unit;

[0016] The at least two pairs of push rods are configured to push the drone back onto the movement path when the drone deviates from the movement path of the first centering point or the second centering point.

[0017] Optionally, the number of push rods is four pairs, and the four pairs of push rods are respectively connected to the two first centering units and the two second centering units;

[0018] The two pairs of push rods connected to the two first centering units and the two pairs of push rods connected to the two second centering units are staggered in the height direction.

[0019] Optionally, the first centering unit has the inclined surface;

[0020] The second centering unit further includes a charging unit connected to the second centering unit, and the charging unit has a protrusion on its surface facing the designated position. The protrusion is used to cooperate with the charging groove on the drone so that the charging unit can charge the drone.

[0021] Optionally, the second centering unit is provided with a first connector, and the charging unit is provided with a second connector, wherein the first connector can be connected to the second connector.

[0022] Optionally, the parking platform further includes a drive unit, through which both the first centering unit and the second centering unit are driven.

[0023] Optionally, the centering mechanism further includes a connector, which is connected to the first centering section and the second centering section respectively, so that when one of the first centering section and the second centering section moves, the other of the first centering section and the second centering section moves synchronously.

[0024] Optionally, the driving unit is connected to the two first centering units to drive the two first centering units to move closer to or further away from each other;

[0025] The connector includes a main body and a first link and a second link connected to the main body. The main body is connected to a first centering unit, and the first link and the second link are slidably connected to the two second centering units, respectively.

[0026] Optionally, the first connecting rod is provided with a first sliding groove, the second connecting rod is provided with a second sliding groove, and the two second centering units are respectively provided with sliders, the two sliders being slidably located in the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove respectively;

[0027] Wherein, the extension direction of the first chute is along a third direction, which is the extension direction of the line connecting the center of the second centering unit connected by the first link to the drone and the center of the first centering unit connected by the main body to the drone when both the first centering part and the second centering part are in contact with the drone.

[0028] The second groove extends along a fourth direction, which is the extension direction of the line connecting the center of the second centering unit connected by the second link to the drone and the center of the first centering unit connected by the main body to the drone when both the first centering part and the second centering part are in contact with the drone.

[0029] Optionally, the first connecting rod includes a first rod portion and a second rod portion connected sequentially in a direction away from the main body. The orthographic projection of the second rod portion on the bearing plane is bent away from the designated position relative to the orthographic projection of the first rod portion on the bearing plane. One end of the first groove is located at the end of the second rod portion away from the first rod portion, and the other end of the first groove is located on the second rod portion, or on the first rod portion; and / or,

[0030] The second link includes a third link and a fourth link connected sequentially in a direction away from the main body. The orthographic projection of the third link on the bearing plane is bent away from the designated position relative to the orthographic projection of the fourth link on the bearing plane. One end of the second slide is located at the end of the fourth link away from the third link, and the other end of the second slide is located on the fourth link or on the third link.

[0031] Optionally, the helipad is provided with a plurality of through holes, and a portion of the first centering unit and a portion of the second centering unit pass through the corresponding through holes on the side of the helipad away from the bearing plane;

[0032] The connector is located on the side of the helipad away from the bearing plane.

[0033] The second aspect of this application provides a vehicle-mounted drone cabin, including the aforementioned parking platform for the vehicle-mounted drone.

[0034] A third aspect of this application provides a vehicle including the aforementioned vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin.

[0035] The beneficial effects of the technical solutions provided in this application include at least the following:

[0036] In the vehicle-mounted drone landing platform provided in this application embodiment, a centering mechanism is provided on the landing pad. When the drone lands on the landing pad and the landing point deviates, the centering mechanism can move and simultaneously push the drone to the designated position. During this process, in addition to providing the drone with the thrust to move on the landing pad, the centering mechanism also provides the drone with an upward lifting force, thereby reducing the pressure of the drone on the bearing surface of the landing pad, and thus reducing the friction between the drone and the landing pad during the movement. This not only makes it easier for the centering mechanism to push the drone to the designated position, but also reduces the wear rate of the drone and the landing pad, and improves the service life of the drone and the landing pad. Attached Figure Description

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a parking platform for a vehicle-mounted drone, as shown in an embodiment of the present application.

[0039] Figure 2A top view of a parking platform for a vehicle-mounted drone provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0040] Figure 3 A partially enlarged view of the charging slot of the drone is shown;

[0041] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the charging unit provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0042] Figure 5 A bottom view of the parking platform (centering mechanism in the initial position) of the vehicle-mounted drone provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0043] Figure 6 The rear axis view of the parking platform (centering mechanism in extreme position) of the vehicle-mounted drone provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0044] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0045] 100. Helipad; 200. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV);

[0046] 1. Centering mechanism; 11. First centering section; 111. First centering unit; 1111. Inclined surface; 1112. Anti-slip component; 112. Fixing component; 113. Lead screw; 12. Second centering section; 121. Second centering unit; 1211. First connector; 1212. Slider; 122. Charging unit; 1221. Boss; 12211. Charging groove; 1222. Second connector; 12221. Socket; 13. Push rod;

[0047] 2. Helipad; 21. Bearing plane; 22. Through hole;

[0048] 3. Drive unit;

[0049] 4. Connector; 41. Main body; 42. First connecting rod; 421. First slide groove; 422. First rod part; 423. Second rod part; 43. Second connecting rod; 431. Second slide groove; 432. Third rod part; 433. Fourth rod part.

[0050] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. To make the technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the landing platform, cabin, and vehicle of the vehicle-mounted drone will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0052] During the descent of vehicle-mounted drones, factors such as vehicle speed and airflow can affect the landing accuracy, making it difficult to guarantee that the drone will land accurately at the designated location on the vehicle-mounted drone platform. Deviations in landing point can affect the stability of the drone and also have varying degrees of impact on subsequent operations such as charging, battery swapping, and takeoff.

[0053] In related technologies, vehicle-mounted drone platforms are typically equipped with two sets of push rods to propel the drone, which has landed on the helipad, to a designated location. However, during movement, the drone is constantly in contact with the helipad and generates friction, making it difficult to push with the push rods and causing wear and tear on both the drone and the helipad, thus reducing their lifespan.

[0054] In response, this application provides a parking platform 100 for a vehicle-mounted drone, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the landing platform 100 may include a centering mechanism 1 and a landing pad 2; the centering mechanism 1 is installed on the landing pad 2 and is capable of reciprocating along a first direction X and a second direction Y, respectively, to move the drone 200 that has landed on the landing pad 2 to a designated position on the landing pad 2, the first direction X and the second direction Y intersect and are parallel to the bearing plane 21 of the landing pad 2; the centering mechanism 1 is configured to provide the drone 200 with a lifting force in a direction perpendicular to the bearing plane 21 when it comes into contact with the drone 200, so as to counteract at least part of the weight of the drone 200.

[0055] It should be noted that, in this embodiment of the application, the bearing plane 21 can be understood as the surface on the helipad 2 used for parking the vehicle-mounted drone 200.

[0056] Furthermore, the designated location refers to the pre-set parking position of the UAV 200 on the helipad. Compared to other locations, the UAV 200 has excellent parking stability when located at this designated location, and it facilitates operations such as charging, battery swapping, and takeoff. The designated location can be, for example, the center of the helipad 2, or other locations on the helipad 2. Those skilled in the art can select and adjust the designated location according to actual needs.

[0057] It should be noted that the designated location refers to the pre-set parking position of the UAV 200 on the helipad. Compared to other locations, the UAV 200 has excellent parking stability when located at this designated location, and it is convenient for operations such as charging, battery swapping, and takeoff. The designated location can be, for example, the center of the helipad 2, or other locations on the helipad 2. Those skilled in the art can select and adjust the designated location according to actual needs.

[0058] In some embodiments, the movement path of the centering mechanism 1 has the following characteristics: Figure 2 and Figure 5 The initial position shown, and as... Figure 5 As shown in the extreme positions, generally speaking, when the centering mechanism 1 is in the extreme position, it will simultaneously push the drone 200 to the designated position. For the drone 200 that has landed on the helipad 2, after the centering mechanism 1 moves to the extreme position, a limiting area can be formed on the bearing plane 21 to fix the drone 200 that has been pushed to the designated position and prevent the drone 200 from being affected by airflow or turbulence; when the drone 200 needs to take off, the centering mechanism 1 moves from the extreme position to the initial position to release the limiting and fixing of the drone 200.

[0059] Furthermore, it should be noted that the intersection of the first direction X and the second direction Y refers to the situation where the first direction X and the second direction Y are neither the same nor opposite, in which case the included angle between the first direction X and the second direction Y is greater than 0 and less than 180°. Those skilled in the art can select and adjust the angular relationship between the first direction X and the second direction Y according to the specific shape of the helipad 2. For example, when the helipad 2 is... Figure 1 When the rectangle shown is perpendicular to each other, the angle between the first direction X and the second direction Y is 90°, that is, the first direction X and the second direction Y are perpendicular to each other.

[0060] In the vehicle-mounted drone landing platform 100 provided in this application embodiment, a centering mechanism 1 is provided on the landing pad 2. When the drone 200 lands on the landing pad 2 and the landing point deviates, the centering mechanism 1 can move and simultaneously push the drone 200 to the designated position. During this process, in addition to providing the drone 200 with the thrust to move on the landing pad 2, the centering mechanism 1 also provides the drone 200 with the upward lifting force, thus reducing the pressure of the drone 200 on the bearing surface of the landing pad 2, thereby reducing the friction between the drone 200 and the landing pad 2 during the movement. This not only makes it easier for the centering mechanism 1 to push the drone 200 to the designated position, but also reduces the wear rate of the drone 200 and the landing pad 2, and improves the service life of the drone 200 and the landing pad 2.

[0061] In some embodiments, the helipad 2 includes a first part and a second part, the second part being located outside the first part, the first part being rotatable relative to the second part, and a designated position being located on the first part. After the drone 200 lands, the centering mechanism 1 is first controlled to push the drone 200 to the designated position, and then the first part is controlled to rotate to adjust the placement angle of the drone 200, so as to avoid angular errors in the drone 200 after centering.

[0062] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the centering mechanism 1 may include a first centering section 11 and a second centering section 12; the first centering section 11 includes two first centering units 111 spaced apart, which can move closer to or further away from each other in parallel with a first direction; the second centering section 12 includes two second centering units 121 spaced apart, which can move closer to or further away from each other in parallel with a second direction; wherein, the surface on the first centering unit 111 and / or the second centering unit 121 for contacting the UAV 200 is an inclined surface 1111.

[0063] In one example, the two first centering units 111 of the first centering section 11 move toward each other to abut against the opposite side surfaces (e.g., the front and rear surfaces) of the drone 200, and push the drone 200 toward the designated position in a first direction; the two second centering units 121 of the second centering section 12 abut against the other two opposite side surfaces (e.g., the left and right surfaces) of the drone 200, and push the drone 200 toward the designated position in a second direction, and finally push the drone 200 to the designated position and fix it.

[0064] It should be noted that the two first centering units 111 of the first centering section 11 and the two second centering units 121 of the second centering section 12 can push the drone 200 to move at different times, or they can push the drone 200 to move at the same time. When the drone 200 is pushed to move at the same time, the drone 200 may move at an angle relative to the first direction and the second direction under the combined force of the thrust in the two directions. That is, although the drone 200 moves toward the designated position, the movement trajectory is neither along the first direction nor along the second direction.

[0065] The first centering unit 111 and / or the second centering unit 121 have an inclined surface 1111. The inclined surface 1111 is used to abut against the drone 200 when pushing the drone 200, thereby giving the drone 200 a thrust perpendicular to the inclined surface 1111. Since the thrust has a component force opposite to the direction of gravity, i.e. the aforementioned lifting force, the lifting force offsets part of the drone 200's gravity during the process of pushing the drone 200, making it easier to push the drone 200 to move, reducing the friction between the drone 200 and the landing pad, reducing wear on both, and thus reducing the damage rate of both.

[0066] Optionally, such as Figure 1 As shown, the inclined direction of the inclined plane 1111 is closer to the designated position as it gets closer to the bearing plane 21, thus ensuring that it can provide an upward lifting force and a thrust toward the designated position.

[0067] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, an anti-slip component 1112 can be provided on the inclined surface 1111. The friction coefficient of the anti-slip component 1112 is greater than the friction coefficient of the first centering unit 111 or the second centering unit 121 where the inclined surface 1111 is located. This can increase the friction between the inclined surface 1111 and the drone 200 and prevent the drone 200 from sliding during movement.

[0068] Optionally, the anti-slip component 1112 includes multiple anti-slip strips, which are spaced apart and attached to the inclined surface 1111.

[0069] Optionally, the anti-slip component 1112 is an anti-slip groove, and multiple anti-slip grooves are spaced apart on the inclined surface 1111 to increase the friction between the inclined surface 1111 and the drone 200.

[0070] Those skilled in the art can select and adjust the type of anti-slip component 1112 according to actual needs.

[0071] When the landing position of the drone 200 deviates significantly from the designated position, such as when it lands near the edge of the helipad 2, the first centering unit 111 and the second centering unit 121 may not be able to push the drone 200 to center, and the drone 200 cannot be fixed in this situation.

[0072] Therefore, in some embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, the centering mechanism 1 also includes at least two pairs of push rods 13, each pair of push rods 13 being connected to the first centering unit 111 or the second centering unit 121, and each pair of push rods 13 being located on both sides of the corresponding centering unit, with the length direction of the push rods 13 intersecting the movement direction of the corresponding centering unit; the at least two pairs of push rods 13 are configured to push the drone 200 to move onto the movement path when the drone 200 deviates from the movement path of the first centering unit 111 or the second centering unit 121.

[0073] Optionally, each pair of push rods 13 is connected to the side of the corresponding centering unit away from the designated position, so as to ensure that the UAV 200 with a large landing point deviation can be located inside the push rod 13, that is, within the pushable range of the push rod 13.

[0074] When the first centering unit 111 or the second centering unit 121 moves toward the designated position, because the landing point of the drone 200 deviates significantly from the designated position, its body may not be located on the movement path of the first centering unit 111 and the second centering unit 121. That is, the drone 200 may not be able to contact the first centering unit 111 and the second centering unit 121. At this time, due to the presence of the push rod 13, when the first centering part 11 and the second centering part 121 move toward the extreme position, in one case, the push rod 13 first comes into contact with the drone 200, driving the drone 200 as a whole to move toward the movement path of the first centering unit 111 and / or the second centering unit 121 for preliminary centering adjustment. Then, the first centering unit 111 or the second centering unit 121 comes into contact with the drone 200, pushing the drone 200 to perform final centering adjustment, so that the drone 200 reaches the designated position; or, after the push rod 13 comes into contact with the drone 200, it can also directly push the drone 200 to move toward the designated position. In another scenario, push rod 13, the first centering unit 111, and the second centering unit 121 simultaneously propel the drone 200 to the designated position.

[0075] The parking platform 100 in this embodiment is equipped with a push rod 13 on the first centering unit 111 and / or the second centering unit 121. When the position deviation of the drone 200 is large, the push rod 13 can be used in conjunction with the first centering unit 111 and the second centering unit 121 to move the drone 200 to a designated position. This improves applicability and avoids the situation where the drone 200 cannot be centered when the deviation is large.

[0076] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the two push rods 13 in each pair of push rods 13 can be a single integral component, and the first centering unit 111 or the second centering unit 121 is connected to the middle position of the component.

[0077] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, there are four pairs of push rods 13, which are respectively connected to two first centering units 111 and two second centering units 121; wherein, the two pairs of push rods 13 connected to the two first centering units 111 and the two pairs of push rods 13 connected to the two second centering units 121 are staggered in the height direction.

[0078] In the parking platform 100 provided in this application embodiment, by staggering the push rods 13 connected to the first centering unit 111 and the push rods 13 connected to the second centering unit 121 in the height direction, it is possible to avoid collisions between the two pairs of push rods 13 connected to the first centering unit 111 and the other two pairs of push rods 13 connected to the second centering unit 121 during movement.

[0079] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the surface of the second centering unit 121 away from the designated position is also an inclined surface. The inclined surface is inclined such that the further away from the designated position, the closer it is to the bearing plane 21. Two pairs of push rods 13 are respectively connected to the bottom end of the inclined surface of the two second centering units 121, and the other two pairs of push rods 13 are respectively connected to the top end of the inclined surface 1111 of the two first centering units 111, so that the two pairs of push rods 13 connected to the two first centering units 111 and the two pairs of push rods 13 connected to the two second centering units 121 are staggered in the height direction.

[0080] In addition, the fuselage of the vehicle-mounted drone 200 is generally rectangular or rectangular in shape, meaning the length of the fuselage is greater than its width. Therefore, as Figure 2 As shown, the travel length of the first centering unit 111 in the first direction is less than the travel length of the second centering unit 121 in the second direction.

[0081] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the initial position of the second centering unit 121 is closer to the designated position than the initial position of the first centering unit 111, which is equivalent to shortening the travel length of the second centering unit 121 in a disguised way. This allows the first centering unit 111 and the second centering unit 121 to simultaneously contact the drone 200 after moving for the same amount of time, and push the drone 200 to move.

[0082] Furthermore, since the second centering unit 121 has a shorter travel length, its initial position on the landing pad 2 may be further away from the edge of the landing pad 2 than the initial position of the first centering unit 111. In this case, in order to ensure that the push rod 13 connected to the second centering unit 121 can be located outside the UAV 200 with a large landing point deviation and play an effective pushing role for the UAV 200, when the second centering unit 12 is in the initial position, the dimension of the push rod 13 connected to the second centering unit 121 in the second direction is larger than the dimension of the push rod 13 connected to the first centering unit 111 in the first direction, so that the distance between the four pairs of push rods 13 and the designated position is approximately equal. Thus, at least part of the orthographic projection of the push rod 13 connected to the second centering unit 121 on the bearing plane 21 is outside the landing pad 2, and at least part of the orthographic projection of the push rod 13 connected to the first centering unit 111 on the bearing plane 21 is outside the landing pad 2.

[0083] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the free end of the push rod 13 connected to the first centering unit 111 bends towards the designated position, and the free end of the push rod 13 connected to the second centering unit 121 also bends towards the designated position. Since the extension direction of the connecting column connected to the column on the fuselage is approximately on the same straight line as the free end of the push rod 13, when the position deviation of the UAV 200 is large, the bent part on the push rod 13 can first abut against the column on the UAV 200 and push the UAV 200 to move along the movement path of the first centering unit 111 and the second centering unit 121, or push the UAV 200 to move towards the designated position. Moreover, the bent free ends of the four pairs of push rods 13 cooperate with each other to make the bearing plane 21 of the landing pad 2 circumferentially closed, so no matter where the UAV 200 lands on the bearing plane 21, it can be centered by the first centering part 11 and the second centering part 12.

[0084] Currently, conventional vehicle-mounted drones typically charge themselves by installing a wireless charging module inside the drone's cabin. This charging method is relatively slow and has a low energy conversion rate.

[0085] Alternatively, a simple robotic arm can be installed in the cabin of the vehicle-mounted drone 200 to replace the drone's battery, achieving rapid full charging. While this method is more efficient than wireless charging modules, it requires an additional robotic arm in the cabin, increasing the number of parts and the cost of the robotic arm. Furthermore, the accuracy of the robotic arm is difficult to meet requirements when the vehicle is in motion.

[0086] Therefore, in some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, only the first centering unit 111 has an inclined surface 1111, which is used to support the drone 200; the second centering part 12 also includes a charging unit 122, which is connected to the second centering unit 121. When the second centering part 12 comes into contact with the drone 200, the charging unit 122 is electrically connected to the charging contacts in the charging port on the drone 200.

[0087] A charging unit 122 is provided on the second centering unit 121. When the drone 200 moves to the designated position on the landing pad 2, the charging unit 122 comes into contact with the charging contacts on the drone 200 and automatically charges the drone 200. Compared with wireless charging, the charging efficiency is higher, and there is no need to set up additional complicated devices and parts to replace the battery of the drone 200, realizing the drone 200 can be charged at any time.

[0088] Optionally, a protrusion 1221 is provided on the surface of the charging unit 122 facing the designated position, and the charging port of the drone 200 is a charging groove. The protrusion 1221 is used to cooperate with the charging groove on the drone 200 so that the charging unit 122 can charge the drone 200. The cooperation between the protrusion 1221 and the charging groove can prevent fooling, facilitate the alignment of the charging unit 122 with the charging contacts on the drone 200, and establish a mechanical connection while establishing an electrical connection, thus improving the reliability of the connection between the charging unit 122 and the drone 200.

[0089] In some embodiments, the protrusion 1221 of the charging unit 122 has a first magnetic attraction unit inside, and the charging groove of the drone 200 has a second magnetic attraction unit. When the charging unit 122 moves to the vicinity of the charging groove, it can be magnetically connected through the first magnetic attraction unit and the second magnetic attraction unit to ensure that the protrusion 1221 of the charging unit 122 can be aligned with the charging groove during charging.

[0090] In some embodiments, a charging power supply (not shown) is installed within a second centering unit 121. A first connector 1211 is provided on the second centering unit 121, which is electrically connected to the charging power supply. A second connector 1222 is provided on the charging unit 122, and the first connector 1211 can mate with the second connector 1222 for connection. The charging unit 122 can achieve a mechanically detachable connection with the second centering unit 121 and an electrical connection with the charging power supply via the first connector 1211 and the second connector 1222.

[0091] In one example, the first connector 1211 includes a plug and a first conductive element, the first conductive element being electrically connected to a charging power source. The second connector 1222 includes a plug interface 12221 and a second conductive element. The plug and the plug interface 12221 can be connected to achieve a detachable connection between the charging unit 122 and the second centering unit 121. After the plug and the plug interface 12221 are connected, the first conductive element inside the plug and the second conductive element inside the plug interface 12221 are electrically connected to achieve an electrical connection between the charging unit 122 and the second centering unit 121.

[0092] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 5 As shown, the parking platform 100 may further include a drive unit 3, and both the first centering unit 11 and the second centering unit 12 are driven by the drive unit 3. The drive unit 3 is located between the two first centering units 111 and between the two second centering units 121. That is, the parking platform 100 simultaneously drives the first centering unit 11 and the second centering unit 12 to move synchronously via a single drive unit 3. Compared to centering mechanisms in related technologies that use two or more drive components, this simplifies the number of components and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0093] Optionally, the drive unit 3 is a drive motor. For example... Figure 5 As shown, the output shaft of the drive motor is a through shaft that extends from both sides of the drive motor and is connected to the two first centering units 111 in the first centering section 11, so as to drive the two first centering units 111 to move simultaneously.

[0094] In order to move the second centering section while the first centering section 11 moves, in some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the centering mechanism 1 may also include a connector 4, which is connected to the first centering part 11 and the second centering part 12 respectively, so that when one of the first centering part 11 and the second centering part 12 moves, it drives the other of the first centering part 11 and the second centering part 12 to move synchronously.

[0095] In one example, such as Figure 5 As shown, the drive unit 3 is connected to the first centering unit 111 and can drive the first centering unit 111 to move along the first direction. Since the connecting member 4 is provided, when the first centering unit 111 moves, it can transmit the driving force of the drive unit 3 to the second centering unit 121 and drive the second centering unit 121 to move along the second direction, thus realizing that the first centering unit 11 and the second centering unit 12 can be driven to move simultaneously by one drive unit 3.

[0096] In some embodiments, the drive unit 3 is connected to two first centering units 111 to drive the two first centering units 111 to move closer to or further away from each other; the connector 4 includes a main body 41, and a first link 42 and a second link 43 connected to the main body 41. The main body 41 is connected to one first centering unit 111, and the first link 42 and the second link 43 are slidably connected to two second centering units 121 respectively.

[0097] When the two first centering units 111 in the first centering section 11 move toward or away from each other, the first link 42 or the second link 43 slides with the two second centering units 121 to drive the second centering units 121 to move synchronously. Therefore, only one drive unit 3 is needed to achieve the synchronous movement of the first centering section 11 and the second centering section 12.

[0098] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, a first groove 421 is provided on the first connecting rod 42, a second groove 431 is provided on the second connecting rod 43, and sliders 1212 are respectively provided on the two second centering units 121. The two sliders 1212 are slidably located in the first groove 421 and the second groove 431, respectively. The extension direction of the first groove 421 is along a third direction. When both the first centering part 11 and the second centering part 12 are in contact with the drone 200, the second centering unit 121 connected by the first connecting rod 42 and the drone 200 are in contact. The extension direction of the line connecting the center of the contact point of 00 and the center of the first centering unit 111 connected to the main body 41 and the center of the contact point of the drone 200; the extension direction of the second slide 431 is along the fourth direction, which is the extension direction of the line connecting the center of the second centering unit 121 connected to the second link 43 and the center of the contact point of the drone 200 and the center of the first centering unit 111 connected to the main body 41 and the center of the contact point of the drone 200 when both the first centering part 11 and the second centering part 12 are in contact with the drone 200.

[0099] When the two first centering units 111 in the first centering section 11 move toward or away from each other under the driving action of the driving unit 3, the sliders 1212 on the two second centering units 121 slide along the first slide groove 421 and the second slide groove 431 respectively, so as to drive the second centering unit connected to the slider 1212 to move along the second direction, wherein the connecting member 4 always moves parallel to the first direction during the movement.

[0100] In related technologies, vehicle-mounted drone platforms are generally square, with the designated position being the center of the square. The fuselage of the vehicle-mounted drone is generally rectangular or rectangular-like, meaning the length of the fuselage is greater than its width. The two sets of push rods in the centering mechanism are equidistant from the center of the square. However, the travel length of the set of push rods parallel to the drone's length direction is greater than the travel length of the other set of push rods parallel to the drone's width direction. This may result in a situation where one set of push rods reaches its limit position while the other set does not. In this case, the drone cannot be secured, and it may slide under pressure.

[0101] Therefore, in some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first link 42 includes a first rod portion 422 and a second rod portion 423 connected sequentially in a direction away from the main body 41. The orthographic projection of the second rod portion 423 on the bearing plane 21 is bent away from the designated position relative to the orthographic projection of the first rod portion 422 on the bearing plane 21. One end of the first groove 421 is located at the end of the second rod portion 423 away from the first rod portion 422, and the other end of the first groove 421 is located on the second rod portion 423 or on the first rod portion 422. And / or, the second link 43 includes a third rod portion 432 and a fourth rod portion 433 connected sequentially in a direction away from the main body 41. The orthographic projection of the third rod portion 432 on the bearing plane 21 is bent away from the designated position relative to the orthographic projection of the fourth rod portion 433 on the bearing plane 21. One end of the second groove 431 is located at the end of the fourth rod portion 433 away from the third rod portion 432, and the other end of the second groove 431 is located on the fourth rod portion 433 or on the third rod portion 432.

[0102] By configuring the first link 42 and the second link 43 as components with bent portions, the distance that the first centering unit 111 moves within the same time period is greater than the distance that the second centering unit 121 moves within the same time period. This allows the first centering unit 111 and the second centering unit 121 to move to their extreme positions simultaneously, thereby centering and fixing the UAV 200.

[0103] Similarly, if the drive unit 3 is connected to the second centering unit 121, the main body 41 of the connector 4 is also connected to the second centering unit 121, and the first link 42 and the second link 43 are connected to the first centering unit 111. At this time, the first link 42 and the second link 43 are also components with a bending structure, wherein the bent part bends in a direction away from the designated position.

[0104] Among them, such as Figure 6As shown, the first centering unit 111 and the second centering unit 121 both move to their extreme positions. The connector 4 moves to the vicinity of the designated position along with the first centering unit 111. The slider 1212 moves along the first slide groove 421 or the second slide groove 431 towards the end of the first slide groove 421 or the second slide groove 431. At this time, the first centering unit 111 and the second centering unit 121 fix the drone 200.

[0105] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the helipad 2 is provided with several through holes 22. A part of the first centering unit 111 and a part of the second centering unit 121 pass through the corresponding through holes 22 and are located on the side of the helipad 2 away from the bearing plane 21; the connector 4 is located on the side of the helipad 2 away from the bearing plane 21.

[0106] In one example, a slider 1212 is provided on the side of the helipad 2 away from the bearing plane 21. The slider 1212 is connected to the first centering unit 111 or the second centering unit 121 through a connecting post. The connecting post passes through the through hole 22 and is slidably connected to the through hole 22.

[0107] Optionally, the via 22 can extend along a first direction or a second direction to form a slide rail, and the first centering unit 111 and the second centering unit 121 can move along the corresponding slide rail.

[0108] In one embodiment, taking a first centering unit 111 in the first centering section 11 as an example, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the first centering unit 11 also includes a first lead screw 113 and two fixing members 112. The two fixing members 112 are located on opposite sides of the slide rail along its length and are connected to the surface of the landing pad 2 away from the bearing plane 21. The first lead screw 113 is disposed between the two fixing members 112 and is rotatably connected to each of the two fixing members 112. For example, each of the two fixing members 112 is provided with a lead screw mounting hole, and both ends of the first lead screw 113 are rotatably located in the lead screw mounting holes on the two fixing members 112. The output shaft of the drive unit 3 passes through the lead screw mounting hole on its adjacent fixing member 112 and is connected to the first lead screw 113. The first lead screw 113 is connected to the first centering unit 111. The drive unit 3 drives the first lead screw 113 to rotate, and the first lead screw 113 transmits power to the first centering unit 111, thereby driving the first centering unit 111 to move along a first direction, which is parallel to the axial direction of the first lead screw 113.

[0109] Similarly, the other first centering unit 111 in the first centering section 11 can also receive the driving force of the driving section 3 through the same device and the same connection relationship, which will not be elaborated on here.

[0110] This application also provides a vehicle-mounted drone cabin 200, including the aforementioned vehicle-mounted drone parking platform 100.

[0111] In the vehicle-mounted drone 200 cabin provided in this application embodiment, a centering mechanism 1 is provided on the landing pad 2. When the drone 200 lands on the landing pad 2 and the landing point deviates, the centering mechanism 1 can move and simultaneously push the drone 200 to the designated position. During this process, in addition to providing the drone 200 with the thrust to move on the landing pad 2, the centering mechanism 1 also provides the drone 200 with the upward lifting force, thus reducing the pressure of the drone 200 on the bearing surface of the landing pad 2, thereby reducing the friction between the drone 200 and the landing pad 2 during the movement. This not only makes it easier for the centering mechanism 1 to push the drone 200 to the designated position, but also reduces the wear rate of the drone 200 and the landing pad 2, and improves the service life of the drone 200 and the landing pad 2.

[0112] Furthermore, the vehicle-mounted drone 200 cabin using the aforementioned parking platform 100 can better center the drone 200 that has landed on the parking tarmac, so that the cleaning and maintenance equipment inside the vehicle-mounted drone 200 cabin can perform other follow-up operations on the drone 200 parked in the vehicle-mounted drone 200 cabin.

[0113] This application also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned vehicle-mounted drone 200 cabin.

[0114] In the vehicle provided in this application embodiment, a centering mechanism 1 is provided on the helipad 2. When the UAV 200 lands on the helipad 2 and the landing point is off, the centering mechanism 1 can move and simultaneously push the UAV 200 to the designated position. During this process, in addition to providing the UAV 200 with the thrust to move on the helipad 2, the centering mechanism 1 also provides the UAV 200 with the upward lifting force, thus reducing the pressure of the UAV 200 on the bearing surface of the helipad 2, thereby reducing the friction between the UAV 200 and the helipad 2 during the movement. This not only makes it easier for the centering mechanism 1 to push the UAV 200 to the designated position, but also reduces the wear rate of the UAV 200 and the helipad 2, and improves the service life of the UAV 200 and the helipad 2.

[0115] Furthermore, vehicles using the aforementioned vehicle-mounted drone 200 cabin have significantly extended lifespans for both the vehicle-mounted drone 200 and the parking platform 100, reducing the frequency of maintenance for both the drone 200 and the vehicle-mounted drone 200 cabin, thus lowering vehicle maintenance costs for users and providing them with a better user experience.

[0116] In this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise expressly defined.

[0117] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only.

[0118] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A parking platform (100) for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle, characterized in that, The parking platform (100) includes a centering mechanism (1) and a parking apron (2); The centering mechanism (1) is installed on the landing pad (2) and can reciprocate along the first direction and the second direction respectively, so as to drive the drone (200) that landed on the landing pad (2) to a designated position on the landing pad (2). The first direction and the second direction intersect and are parallel to the bearing plane (21) of the landing pad (2). The centering mechanism (1) is configured to, upon contact with the drone (200), apply a lifting force to the drone (200) in a direction perpendicular to the bearing plane (21) to counteract at least a portion of the drone's (200) weight.

2. The parking platform (100) for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The centering mechanism (1) includes a first centering section (11) and a second centering section (12); The first centering section (11) includes two first centering units (111) spaced apart, and the two first centering units (111) can move closer to or further away from each other in parallel with the first direction; The second centering section (12) includes two second centering units (121) spaced apart, and the two first centering units (111) can move closer to or further away from each other in parallel with the second direction; The surfaces on the first centering unit (111) and / or the second centering unit (121) that are used to contact the UAV (200) are inclined surfaces (1111).

3. The parking platform (100) for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inclination direction of the inclined surface (1111) is closer to the designated position the closer it is to the bearing plane (21).

4. The parking platform (100) for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The centering mechanism (1) further includes at least two pairs of push rods (13), each pair of push rods (13) being connected to the first centering unit (111) or the second centering unit (121), and each pair of push rods (13) being located on both sides of the corresponding centering unit, with the length direction of the push rods (13) intersecting the movement direction of the corresponding centering unit; The at least two pairs of push rods (13) are configured to push the drone (200) onto the movement path when the drone (200) deviates from the movement path of the first centering section (11) or the second centering section (12).

5. The parking platform (100) for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of push rods (13) is four pairs, and the four pairs of push rods (13) are respectively connected to the two first centering units (111) and the two second centering units (121); The two pairs of push rods (13) connected to the two first centering units (111) and the two pairs of push rods (13) connected to the two second centering units (121) are staggered in the height direction.

6. The parking platform (100) for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The first centering unit (111) has the inclined surface (1111); The second centering unit (12) further includes a charging unit (122), which is connected to the second centering unit (121). The charging unit (122) has a boss (1221) on its surface facing the designated position. The boss (1221) is used to cooperate with the charging groove on the drone (200) so that the charging unit (122) can charge the drone (200).

7. The parking platform (100) for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second centering unit (121) is provided with a first connector (1211), and the charging unit (122) is provided with a second connector (1222). The first connector (1211) can be connected to the second connector (1222).

8. The parking platform (100) for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The parking platform (100) also includes a drive unit (3), through which the first centering unit (11) and the second centering unit (12) are both driven.

9. The parking platform (100) for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The centering mechanism (1) further includes a connector (4), which is connected to the first centering part (11) and the second centering part (12) respectively, so that when one of the first centering part (11) and the second centering part (12) moves, the other of the first centering part (11) and the second centering part (12) moves synchronously.

10. The parking platform (100) for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that, The driving unit (3) is connected to the two first centering units (111) to drive the two first centering units (111) to move closer to or further away from each other; The connector (4) includes a main body (41), and a first link (42) and a second link (43) connected to the main body (41). The main body (41) is connected to a first centering unit (111), and the first link (42) and the second link (43) are slidably connected to the two second centering units (121) respectively.

11. The parking platform (100) for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first connecting rod (42) is provided with a first sliding groove (421), the second connecting rod (43) is provided with a second sliding groove (431), and the two second centering units (121) are respectively provided with sliders (1212). The two sliders (1212) are slidably located in the first sliding groove (421) and the second sliding groove (431). Wherein, the extension direction of the first chute (421) is along a third direction, which is the extension direction of the line connecting the center of the second centering unit (121) connected by the first link (42) and the drone (200) when both the first centering part (11) and the second centering part (12) are in contact with the drone (200), and the center of the first centering unit (111) connected by the main body (41) and the drone (200). The second groove (431) extends along a fourth direction, which is the extension direction of the line connecting the center of the second centering unit (121) connected by the second link (43) and the drone (200) when both the first centering part (11) and the second centering part (12) are in contact with the drone (200), and the center of the line connecting the first centering unit (111) connected by the main body (41) and the drone (200).

12. The parking platform (100) for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first connecting rod (42) includes a first rod portion (422) and a second rod portion (423) connected sequentially in a direction away from the main body (41). The orthographic projection of the second rod portion (423) on the bearing plane (21) is bent away from the designated position relative to the orthographic projection of the first rod portion (422) on the bearing plane (21). One end of the first groove (421) is located at the end of the second rod portion (423) away from the first rod portion (422), and the other end of the first groove (421) is located on the second rod portion (423) or on the first rod portion (422); and / or, The second connecting rod (43) includes a third rod portion (432) and a fourth rod portion (433) connected sequentially in a direction away from the main body (41). The orthographic projection of the third rod portion (432) on the bearing plane (21) is bent away from the designated position relative to the orthographic projection of the fourth rod portion (433) on the bearing plane (21). One end of the second slide groove (431) is located at the end of the fourth rod portion (433) away from the third rod portion (432), and the other end of the second slide groove (431) is located on the fourth rod portion (433) or on the third rod portion (432).

13. The parking platform (100) for a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that, The helipad (2) is provided with a plurality of through holes (22), and a part of the first centering unit (111) and a part of the second centering unit (121) pass through the corresponding through holes (22) and are located on the side of the helipad (2) away from the bearing plane (21); The connector (4) is located on the side of the helipad (2) away from the bearing plane (21).

14. A vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (200) cabin, characterized in that, Includes the parking platform (100) of the vehicle-mounted drone as described in any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (200) cabin as described in claim 14.

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