Landing platform for drones, hangar for drones and vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a take-off and landing platform for a UAV, a UAV hangar and a vehicle. The take-off and landing platform comprises a platform and a lens sheath. The platform is suitable for take-off and landing of a UAV. The platform is provided with an avoiding gap. The lens sheath is movably arranged on the platform and can move between a storage position below the platform and a protection position extending out of the avoiding gap. In the protection position, the lens sheath is suitable for being sleeved on a lens module of the UAV. According to the take-off and landing platform for the UAV, the lens sheath is arranged, the avoiding gap is arranged on the platform to avoid the lens sheath, and the lens sheath is switched in position after the UAV is centered. Therefore, the lens module can be effectively protected, and damage of the lens module can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a take-off and landing platform, a drone hangar, and a vehicle for use as a drone. Background Technology

[0002] As modern automobiles increasingly demand entertainment and intelligence, in-vehicle equipment has become more diversified, and various driver assistance devices have been significantly improved. However, the "visual" range of automobiles remains greatly limited. In recent years, drones, as a new type of versatile aircraft, have emerged. They are highly intelligent in operation, have a wide field of view, are small in size, and easy to fly. They can acquire environmental information that is difficult for automobiles to obtain. Combining automobiles and drones can effectively solve the problem of vehicles acquiring information about their external environment, improving driving safety. At the same time, drones are becoming increasingly common in people's daily lives for filming, performances, etc., so combining them with vehicles can also meet the needs of convenient drone transport and transportation.

[0003] However, in existing technologies, when a drone is parked, its lens is exposed and cannot be effectively protected. Furthermore, the complex driving environment of vehicles can easily lead to damage to the drone's lens module. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of this invention is to provide a take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which can effectively protect the UAV's lens module, and the lens protection and centering actions can be linked to ensure the smooth take-off of the UAV.

[0005] This application also proposes a drone hangar that uses the aforementioned take-off and landing platform.

[0006] This application further proposes a vehicle that uses the aforementioned drone hangar.

[0007] A take-off and landing platform for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to a first aspect of this application includes: a platform and a lens cover, the platform being adapted for UAV take-off and landing, the platform having an adjacent clearance notch, and the lens cover being movably disposed on the platform to move between a retracted position located below the platform and a protected position extending out of the clearance notch, wherein in the protected position, the lens cover is adapted to be fitted onto the lens module of the UAV.

[0008] According to the embodiments of this application, the take-off and landing platform for drones can effectively protect the lens module and prevent damage to the lens module by setting a lens cover, providing an avoidance notch on the platform to avoid the lens cover, and having the lens cover switch positions after the drone returns to center.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this application, the platform includes: a platform plate and a platform frame for fixing the platform plate, wherein the lens covers are all disposed on the platform frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the platform plate has the avoidance notch on the side adjacent to the lens module of the drone.

[0011] Furthermore, the take-off and landing platform also includes a first motor, and the lens cover is rotatably disposed on the platform. The first motor is used to drive the lens cover to rotate relative to the platform to switch between the storage position and the protection position.

[0012] Furthermore, the lens cover has a rotating arm, which is rotatably mounted on the platform, and the first motor is used to drive the rotating arm to rotate.

[0013] Furthermore, a connecting arm is provided on the platform frame, one end of the rotating arm is rotatably connected to the connecting arm, and the lens cover is located at the other end of the rotating arm.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this application, the take-off and landing platform further includes: a centering mechanism, which is disposed on the platform and is used to drive the UAV to center on the platform. The lens cover is adapted to move to the protective position after the UAV has been centered or in sync with the centering action.

[0015] Furthermore, the centering mechanism has a push rod, which is adapted to drive the UAV to center on the platform, and the push rod is linked with the lens cover; and / or the centering mechanism and the lens cover are controlled to move sequentially by a controller.

[0016] In some embodiments, the take-off and landing platform further includes a roller shutter assembly disposed on the platform, the roller shutter assembly being connected to the push rod and adapted to open or close the clearance gap under the action of the push rod.

[0017] Furthermore, the roller blind assembly includes: a roller blind track and a plurality of roller blind panels that are hinged sequentially, the roller blind track being fixed to the platform, and the roller blind panels being slidably disposed on the roller blind track.

[0018] Furthermore, the roller blind assembly also includes a roller blind connecting plate, which is connected to the push rod and hinged to the roller blind panel located at the end.

[0019] Furthermore, the lens cover is rotatably mounted on the platform frame via a torsion spring, and the lens cover is adapted to extend out of the clearance notch under the elastic force of the torsion spring to switch to the protected position.

[0020] According to some embodiments of this application, the centering mechanism includes: a second motor, a rotating frame, a moving member, and a push rod. The rotating frame is connected to the platform frame. The rotating frame includes a plurality of rotating rods arranged in a square shape along the circumference. At least one end of each rotating rod is connected to an adjacent rotating rod via an angular transmission mechanism. One of the rotating rods is connected to the second motor. Each rotating rod is provided with a moving member that cooperates with it and moves relative to its extension direction. The moving members on two parallel rotating rods are connected by the push rod.

[0021] Furthermore, the motor shaft of the second motor is provided with a driving gear, and one end of one of the rotating rods is provided with a driven gear, which meshes with the driving gear.

[0022] According to some embodiments of this application, the angular transmission mechanism includes a pair of meshing gears, each of which is disposed on one end of the rotating rod, such that the rotating rod corresponding to each of the meshing gears is rotatable by power transmission. The meshing gears are bevel gears, and one of the meshing gears on the rotating rod is configured as a power driven gear.

[0023] Furthermore, each end of each of the rotating rods is provided with a mating gear, and the mating gears at the ends of any two adjacent rotating rods forming an angle mesh with each other.

[0024] Furthermore, each of the rotating rods is configured as a positive and negative threaded screw, and each of the rotating rods is provided with two moving parts with opposite directions of movement. The moving parts of the two parallel rotating rods that move in the same direction are connected by the push rod.

[0025] Furthermore, each of the moving parts includes a first part and a second part arranged at an angle, the first part cooperating with the corresponding rotating rod, and the second part connected to the push rod; in the two moving parts arranged on the same rotating rod, the second part of at least one moving part extends in a direction away from the second part of the other moving part.

[0026] In some embodiments, a plurality of the push rods are located above the platform and spaced apart from the platform.

[0027] Furthermore, at least one of the push rods is provided with a limiting member, and the drone is provided with a limiting part that cooperates with the limiting member. When the drone is in the centering position, the limiting member and the limiting part cooperate in a limiting manner.

[0028] According to some embodiments of this application, a take-off and landing bracket is provided below the drone, and the limiting part is provided on the legs of the take-off and landing bracket.

[0029] According to a second aspect of this application, a drone hangar includes: the take-off and landing platform for drones described in the above embodiments.

[0030] The vehicle according to a third aspect of this application includes: the unmanned aerial vehicle hangar described in the above embodiments.

[0031] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a take-off and landing platform and a drone in cooperation according to an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the take-off and landing platform and the drone according to an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled take-off and landing platform according to an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the take-off and landing platform and the UAV according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the interaction between the platform and the roller shutter assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a roller blind assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a state of a roller blind assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of another state of the roller blind assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the lens cover and the platform frame according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 10 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the lens cover and platform frame in accordance with an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the centering mechanism according to an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 12 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the centering mechanism according to an embodiment of this application.

[0045] Figure label:

[0046] 1000-unit drone hangar

[0047] 100 take-off and landing platforms, 200 drones.

[0048] Platform 10, platform plate 11, clearance notch 111, platform frame 12, connecting arm 121.

[0049] Centering mechanism 20, second motor 21, power drive gear 211, rotating rod 22, mating gear 221, moving part 23, push rod 24, limiting part 241.

[0050] Lens housing 30, rotating arm 31, first motor 32

[0051] Roller blind assembly 40, roller blind track 41, roller blind panel 42, roller blind connecting plate 43

[0052] Lens module 210, lifting bracket 220, limiting part 230. Detailed Implementation

[0053] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0054] The following is for reference. Figures 1-12 The description includes a take-off and landing platform 100, an unmanned aerial vehicle hangar 1000, and a vehicle according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0055] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the take-off and landing platform 100 for a drone 200 according to the first aspect of this application includes: a platform 10 and a lens cover 30.

[0056] Platform 10 is suitable for take-off and landing of UAV 200. Platform 10 is provided with a clearance notch 111. Lens cover 30 is movably disposed on platform 10 to move between a storage position located below platform 10 and a protective position extending out of clearance notch 111. In the protective position, lens cover 30 is fitted onto lens module 210.

[0057] It should be noted that the drone 200 is equipped with a lens module 210 (e.g., a gimbal lens). The lens module 210 can acquire images of the surrounding environment when the drone 200 takes off, facilitating environmental detection and road condition identification. After the drone 200 lands on platform 10, it moves synchronously with the vehicle. The complex terrain and bumpy road conditions of the vehicle can easily damage the drone 200's lens. See also... Figure 4 Based on this, this application further provides a lens cover 30 and provides a clearance notch 111 on the platform 10 for avoiding the lens cover 30. The lens cover 30 can switch between a storage position and a protection position. After the drone 200 lands on the platform 10, the lens cover 30 can extend from the clearance notch 111 to switch to the protection position. In the protection position, the lens cover 30 can be fitted onto the lens module 210 to achieve effective protection of the lens module 210.

[0058] According to the embodiments of this application, the take-off and landing platform 100 for the drone 200 can effectively protect the lens module 210 and prevent damage to the lens module 210 by setting a lens cover 30, setting an avoidance notch 111 on the platform 10 to avoid the lens cover 30, and making the lens cover 30 switch positions after the drone 200 is centered.

[0059] It should be noted that the lens cover 30 can be movably set on the platform 10, allowing the lens cover 30 to rotate and switch between a protective position and a storage position; the lens cover 30 can be movably set on the platform 10, allowing the lens cover 30 to flip and switch between a protective position and a storage position; the lens cover 30 can be movably set on the platform 10, allowing the lens cover 30 to move linearly and switch between a protective position and a storage position.

[0060] like Figure 3 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, platform 10 includes: platform plate 11 and platform frame 12 for fixing platform plate 11. Centering mechanism 20 and lens cover 30 are both disposed on platform frame 12. Specifically, platform frame 12 is used to connect take-off and landing platform 100 to surrounding components, such as the housing of drone hangar 1000. Platform plate 11 is disposed above platform frame 12, and clearance notch 111 is provided on platform plate 11. Centering mechanism 20 is disposed on platform frame 12, and at least push rod 24 is located above platform plate 11 and is adapted to drive drone 200 landing on platform plate 11 to center. That is, multiple push rods 24 are located above platform 10 and are spaced apart from platform 10.

[0061] The centering mechanism 20 is located on the platform 10. The centering mechanism 20 is used to drive the drone 200 to center on the platform 10. The lens cover 30 is adapted to move to the protection position after the drone 200 is centered or in sync with the centering action.

[0062] Specifically, after the UAV 200 lands on the platform 10, it is difficult to guarantee that the UAV 200 will land exactly in the middle of the platform 10. Therefore, a centering mechanism 20 is set up so that the UAV 200 can move to the middle position. When the UAV 200 takes off again in the middle position, the distance between the wings and the surrounding components is larger, and the distance that the UAV 200 can move in the horizontal and vertical directions in the horizontal plane is also larger, which facilitates the take-off of the UAV 200.

[0063] Furthermore, the movement of the lens cover 30 is synchronized with or after the centering action. When the UAV 200 is in takeoff state, preparing to take off, or before centering after landing on the platform 10, the lens module 210 is located below the platform 10 and will not interfere with the landing, centering, and takeoff of the UAV 200, thereby improving the working stability and reliability of the takeoff and landing platform 100.

[0064] In other words, the push rod 24 of the centering mechanism 20 is suitable for driving the drone 200 to center on the platform 10. That is, the push rod 24 of the centering mechanism 20 can push the drone 200 to move within the plane of the platform 10. The push rod 24 is located on the side of the platform plate 11 facing the drone 200. Centering means moving the drone 200 to the middle area of ​​the platform plate 11 (which may be marked with an H). The platform frame 12 serves as the mounting plate. The mechanism of the centering mechanism 20 used to drive the push rod 24 and the power source are all set on the platform frame 12, which can improve the integrity of the centering mechanism 20 and facilitate the overall assembly and disassembly of the centering mechanism 20. Moreover, the push rod 24 is located on the side of the platform plate 11 facing the drone 200, which can avoid interference between the push rod 24, the drone 200 and surrounding components during the centering process. This improves the centering effect while avoiding interference that could damage the drone 200.

[0065] Furthermore, the lens cover 30 is positioned on the platform frame 12, that is, below the platform plate 11. This also prevents interference between the lens cover 30 and the drone 200 or the push rod 24 when the drone 200 is in the takeoff preparation state, when the drone 200 is preparing to land, and during the centering process of the drone 200, thus ensuring the centering effect and ensuring that the drone 200 can take off stably.

[0066] It should be noted that after the centering mechanism 20 completes the centering, it can also limit the drone 200. At this time, the lens cover 30 is in the protective position. When the drone 200 is ready to take off, the push rod 24 of the centering mechanism 20 is reset to release the limit on the drone 200. At the same time, the lens cover 30 is switched to the storage position to avoid interference with the lens cover 30 when the drone 200 is ready to take off.

[0067] It is understandable that the platform plate 11 has a clearance notch 111 on one side adjacent to the lens module 210 of the drone 200 so that the lens cover 30 located below the clearance notch 111 can move to the protection position with a shorter movement distance, which can improve the response speed of the lens cover 30 and reduce the cost of the take-off and landing platform 100.

[0068] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the lifting platform 100 also includes a first motor 32. The lens cover 30 is rotatably mounted on the platform 10. The first motor 32 is used to drive the lens cover 30 to rotate relative to the platform 10, so as to switch between a storage position and a protection position.

[0069] Specifically, the lens cover 30 has a rotating arm 31 and protective foam disposed inside the protective cover. The shape and outline of the protective foam are similar to those of the lens module 210. The rotating arm 31 is rotatably disposed on the platform 10. The first motor 32 is used to drive the rotating arm 31 to rotate. A connecting arm 121 is disposed on the platform frame 12. The rotating arm 31 is rotatably connected to the connecting arm 121. The lens cover 30 is located at the other end of the rotating arm 31 so that when the rotating arm 31 rotates to the protective position, the lens cover 30 can be sleeved on the lens module 210, and the protective foam is fitted to the lens module 210 to effectively protect the lens module 210, provide cushioning for the lens module 210, reduce the probability of damage to the lens module 210 after the UAV 200 is impacted, and effectively extend the service life of the lens module 210.

[0070] It is understood that the push rod 24 is suitable for driving the UAV 200 to center on the platform 10, and the push rod 24 is linked with the lens cover 30; and / or the centering mechanism 20 and the lens cover 30 are controlled by the controller to move sequentially. That is, in some embodiments, the push rod 24 and the lens cover 30 are linked through a linkage structure. While the push rod 24 is centering, it directly or indirectly drives the lens cover 30 to move, so that during the centering process, the lens cover 30 flips or moves to the protection position, which can ensure that the push rod 24 and the lens cover 30 will not interfere. In other embodiments, both the push rod 24 and the lens cover 30 can be controlled by the controller. That is, the motor driving the push rod 24 and the first motor 32 driving the lens cover 30 can be controlled by the controller respectively. The controller can obtain whether the centering is completed through the sensor. After the centering is completed, it controls the first motor 32 to move, so that the lens cover 30 moves to the protection position.

[0071] For example, the linkage structure between the push rod 24 and the lens cover 30 can be a push post fixed to the push rod 24. The push post moves synchronously with the push rod 24. At least a portion of the push post extends into the clearance notch 111 and is adapted to move under the drive of the push rod 24. One end of the push post passing through the clearance notch 111 can push against the lens cover 30, and the end of the push post that pushes against the lens cover 30 can be formed with a wedge-shaped surface to gradually release the lens cover 30. The lens cover 30 is rotatable by a torsion spring. The push rod is mounted on the platform frame 12. When the push rod pushes the lens cover 30, the torsion spring is in a compressed state. During the centering action of the push rod 24, the push rod gradually disengages from the lens cover 30. The lens cover 30 can pop out of the avoidance notch 111 and move to the protection position under the elastic force of the torsion spring. When the push rod 24 moves away from the drone 200 to release the centering limit, the push rod 24 still drives the push rod to move. The push rod pushes the lens cover 30 back to the storage position.

[0072] It should be noted that, while setting the torsion spring and the push rod, a motor can also be set to drive the lens cover 30 to move, so that the mechanical linkage between the lens cover 30 and the push rod 24 and the logic control of the controller can both be adopted, thereby improving the working stability and reliability of the lifting platform 100.

[0073] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the lifting platform 100 further includes a roller shutter assembly 40, which is disposed on the platform 10, connected to the push rod 24, and adapted to open or close the clearance 111 under the action of the push rod 24.

[0074] In other words, the roller shutter assembly 40 can move synchronously with the push rod 24. When the drone 200 is centering, the push rod 24 synchronously drives the roller shutter assembly 40 to open and avoid the gap 111. At this time, the lens cover 30 can switch from the storage position to the protection position to protect the lens module 210 of the drone 200 in the centering position. When the drone 200 needs to take off, the lens module 210 switches to the storage position, the push rod 24 drives the roller shutter assembly 40 to reset, and the roller shutter assembly 40 further blocks and avoids the gap 111 so that the surface of the platform plate 11 can be flat when the drone 200 is ready to take off, so as to ensure the planar integrity of the take-off and landing space of the drone 200, ensure that the drone 200 can take off and land stably, and improve the stability and reliability of the take-off and landing platform 100.

[0075] It should be noted that the roller shutter assembly 40 can move synchronously with the push rod 24, eliminating the need for a separate power source to drive the roller shutter assembly 40. This also reduces the cost of the lifting platform 100 and simplifies control.

[0076] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the roller blind assembly 40 includes: a roller blind track 41 and a plurality of roller blind panels 42 that are hinged in sequence. The roller blind track 41 is fixed on the platform 10, and the roller blind panels 42 are slidably disposed on the roller blind track 41.

[0077] Specifically, multiple roller blind panels 42 are slidably disposed within the roller blind track 41. The multiple roller blind panels 42 are hinged end to end by a pivot to form a roller blind structure similar to a metal watch chain. The roller blind track 41 includes a first track section located below the clearance notch 111 and a second track section located below the platform plate 11. The multiple roller blind panels 42 may be entirely or mostly located within the second track section to open the clearance notch 111. The multiple roller blind panels 42 may also be entirely or mostly located within the first track section to cover the clearance notch 111.

[0078] In this way, multiple roller shutter panels 42 are connected by hinges and can slide within the roller shutter track 41, which can improve the smoothness and reliability of the movement of the roller shutter panels 42, avoid jamming of the roller shutter panels 42, and make the synchronization between the push rod 24 and the roller shutter assembly 40 better. The switching between the position of the roller shutter panels 42 in the obstruction and avoidance gap 111 and the position of the open avoidance gap 111 is smoother and more seamless.

[0079] See Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the roller blind assembly 40 further includes a roller blind connecting plate 43, which is connected to the push rod 24 and hinged to the roller blind panel 42 located at the end. This connects the push rod 24 to the roller blind connecting plate 43, which in turn drives the roller blind connecting plate 43, causing multiple roller blind panels 42 to move synchronously into either the first slide section or the second slide section, thus switching between the position of obscuring the clearance notch 111 and the position of opening the clearance notch 111.

[0080] It is understood that in some other embodiments, instead of using the first motor 32 to rotate the lens cover 30's rotating arm 31, a torsion spring can be used. While the roller shutter assembly 40 is moving, the elastic force of the torsion spring can drive the lens cover 30 to switch to the protective position. When switching from the protective position to the storage position, the lens cover 30 needs to be synchronized with the push rod 24. That is, the push rod 24 overcomes the elastic force of the torsion spring and moves the lens cover 30 to below the roller shutter assembly 40. In other words, the lens cover 30 is rotatably mounted on the platform frame 12 by the torsion spring, and the lens cover 30 is adapted to extend the avoidance notch 111 under the action of the torsion spring's elastic force to switch to the protective position.

[0081] Of course, the torsion spring and the first motor 32 can also be set at the same time. The torsion spring drives the rotating arm 31 to flip to switch to the protection position, while the first motor 32 provides driving force to overcome the elastic force of the torsion spring and enable the rotating arm 31 to switch from the protection position to the storage position.

[0082] like Figure 3 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the centering mechanism 20 includes: a second motor 21 and a rotating frame, a moving part 23, and a push rod 24.

[0083] The second motor 21 is connected to the rotating frame, which is connected to the platform frame 12 and is used to drive the moving part 23 to move. The moving part 23 drives the push rod 24 to move, and the push rod 24 is used to push the drone 200 to move so as to realize the automatic centering of the drone 200.

[0084] The rotating frame includes a plurality of rotating rods 22 arranged in a square frame along the circumference. At least one end of each rotating rod 22 is connected to an adjacent rotating rod 22 by an angular transmission mechanism. One of the rotating rods 22 is connected to a second motor 21. Each rotating rod 22 is provided with a moving part 23 that cooperates with it and moves relative to it. The moving parts 23 on two parallel rotating rods 22 are connected by a push rod 24.

[0085] Specifically, the horizontal and vertical directions are defined in the horizontal plane where the centering mechanism 20 is located, and the push rod 24 may include a first rod in the horizontal direction and a second rod in the vertical direction. The first rod is used to adjust the position of the drone 200 in the horizontal direction, and the second rod is used to adjust the position of the drone 200 in the vertical direction, so as to realize the automatic centering of the drone 200.

[0086] There are four rotating rods 22. Two of the rotating rods 22 that are opposite each other in the longitudinal direction correspond to the first rod to drive the first rod to move in the lateral direction. The other two rotating rods 22 that are opposite each other in the lateral direction correspond to the second rod to drive the second rod to move in the longitudinal direction. The multiple rotating rods 22 are connected to each other. One of the multiple rotating rods 22 is connected to the second motor 21, so that the second motor 21 drives the rotating rod 22, and the rotating rod 22 drives the other rotating rods 22 that are connected to it in the longitudinal direction.

[0087] The power connection between the other rotating rods 22 and the rotating rod 22 can be direct or indirect. That is, the rotating rod 22 directly transmits power to another rotating rod 22; or the rotating rod 22 transmits power to another rotating rod 22, and that other rotating rod 22 then transmits power to yet another rotating rod 22.

[0088] It should be noted that the angular transmission mechanism referred to in this application refers to a transmission pair that realizes the power transmission between two rotating rods 22 at an included angle, such as a bevel gear transmission pair. However, this application does not impose specific limitations on it. Any transmission pair that can realize angular transmission is an angular transmission mechanism that can be selected in this application.

[0089] In this way, by setting up the second motor 21, rotating frame, moving part 23 and push rod 24, the drone 200 can be pushed to the middle position, which can realize the automatic centering of the drone 200, reduce the difficulty of centering, and improve the fixed stability of the drone 200. At the same time, the power drive of multiple push rods 24 can be realized by only one second motor 21, which can effectively reduce the cost of the centering mechanism 20 and reduce the difficulty of control.

[0090] like Figure 11 As shown, the second motor 21 has a power drive gear 211 on its motor shaft, and a power driven gear is provided at the end of one of the rotating rods 22. The power driven gear meshes with the power drive gear 211.

[0091] For example, the second motor 21 and the power rod are driven by gear meshing. The driving force provided by the second motor 21 is transmitted to the rotating frame through the meshing transmission between the power driving gear 211 and the power driven gear, which improves the reliability and smoothness of power transmission. The gear ratio between the power driven gear and the power driving gear 211 can be reasonably set to achieve speed reduction and torque increase.

[0092] According to some embodiments of this application, the angular transmission mechanism includes a pair of meshing gears 221, each meshing gear 221 being disposed on one end of a rotating rod 22, such that the rotating rod 22 corresponding to each meshing gear 221 can rotate through power transmission, and the meshing gear 221 is a bevel gear.

[0093] In other words, adjacent transmission rods can transmit power through an angle transmission mechanism to achieve power transmission between multiple transmission rods.

[0094] For example, the transmission frame includes a transmission rod, which transmits power in a head-to-tail manner. One end of the transmission rod at the head end is connected to the second motor 21 through a power driven gear, and the other end is equipped with a mating gear 221. Both ends of the two middle transmission rods are equipped with mating gears 221, while the transmission rod at the tail end only needs to have a mating gear 221 on one end.

[0095] Specifically, at least two adjacent rotating rods 22 are provided with mating gears 221 at both ends, and other rotating rods 22 are provided with mating gears 221 at only one or both ends, so that multiple rotating rods 22 can rotate synchronously, thereby achieving synchronous position adjustment in the horizontal and vertical directions, and realizing automatic centering of the UAV 200.

[0096] For example, the push rod 24 may include two first rods opposite each other in the lateral direction and two second rods opposite each other in the longitudinal direction. The two first rods may move towards or away from each other in the lateral direction, and the two second rods may move towards or away from each other in the longitudinal direction. When both the two first rods and the two second rods are moving towards each other, the drone 200 is pushed to correct the lateral and longitudinal positions of the drone 200, so that the drone 200 moves to the center position and realizes the automatic centering of the drone 200.

[0097] Furthermore, at least four rotating rods 22 are constructed, including two transverse rotating rods opposite each other in the transverse direction and two longitudinal rotating rods opposite each other in the longitudinal direction. There is one second motor 21. The power driving gear 211 of the second motor 21 meshes with the power driven gear on one of the transverse rotating rods or one of the longitudinal rotating rods, transmitting power to the rotating rod 22. The other end of the rotating rod 22 is provided with a mating gear 221, and the other rotating rods 22 transmit power sequentially through the mating gear 221. The rotating rod 22 is provided with a moving member 23 connected to its power. The rotating rod 22 rotates under the drive of the second motor 21 and synchronously drives the moving member 23 to move. The moving member 23 is used to drive the two first rods to move toward or away from each other, or to drive the two second rods to move toward or away from each other.

[0098] The rotating rod 22 and the push rod 24 can also be two or three, etc., and the push rod 24 can move in pairs towards each other or away from each other, so as to realize the automatic centering of the UAV 200.

[0099] It should be noted that the movable parts 23 on the two horizontal rotating rods are connected to the second rod and are used to push the second rod to move in the longitudinal direction, while the movable parts 23 on the two vertical rotating rods are connected to the first rod and are used to push the first rod to move in the lateral direction. The drone 200 is placed in the middle position of the centering mechanism 20, which can avoid the drone 200 from being biased and improve the stability of the fixation.

[0100] Among them, the mating gear 221 is formed as a bevel gear, and the mating gear 221 on one of the rotating rods 22 is formed as a driven gear.

[0101] Furthermore, each end of each rotating rod 22 is provided with a mating gear 221, and the mating gears 221 at the ends of any two adjacent rotating rods 22 that are at an included angle mesh with each other.

[0102] According to some embodiments of this application, the two mating gears 221 at the ends of each rotating rod 22 can be defined as a driving gear and a driven gear, respectively. One of the mating gears 221 at the end of the rotating rod 22 is formed as a power driven gear that meshes with the power driving gear 211 of the second motor 21, while the driving gear at the other end of the rotating rod 22 meshes with the driven gear of the adjacent rotating rod 22. The driving gear of the adjacent rotating rod 22 meshes with the driven gear of another adjacent rotating rod 22 to realize the sequential transmission of power. This can improve the stability of power transmission for multiple rotating rods 22 through a single second motor 21, and the structure of power transmission between them is simpler and more reliable. It can also improve the centering effect and centering efficiency of the centering mechanism 20, and achieve faster centering.

[0103] In some other embodiments of this application, two meshing gears 221 are respectively provided at the two ends of a portion of the rotating rods 22, while only one meshing gear 221 is provided at one end of another portion of the rotating rods 22. The two meshing gears 221 at both ends are defined as the driving gear and the driven gear, respectively. The driven gear at one end of the rotating rod 22 meshes with the driving gear 211 of the second motor 21, while the driving gear at the other end of the rotating rod 22 meshes with the driven gear of the adjacent rotating rod 22. The driving gear of the adjacent rotating rod 22 meshes with the driven gear of another adjacent rotating rod 22. Thus, the rotating rod 22 meshing with the driving gear 211 is defined as the first rod, and the rotating rod 22 that transmits power last among the multiple rotating rods 22 is defined as the last rod (the first and last ends in the power transmission direction). The last rod is only provided with a driven gear that meshes with the driving gear of the previous rotating rod 22, so that the power can be transmitted sequentially.

[0104] It should be noted that by synchronously driving multiple drive levers with one second motor 21, only the start and stop of one second motor 21 needs to be controlled. However, if multiple second motors 21 are set, the linkage between multiple second motors 21 is required (for example, some are turned on while others are turned off), which is more difficult to control. In addition, the drone 200 can automatically return to the center position under the action of the push lever 24, instead of manually operating the drone 200 to take off and land multiple times to land in the center position. The difficulty of operating the drone 200 can also be effectively reduced.

[0105] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, each rotating rod 22 is further configured as a positive and negative threaded screw, and each rotating rod 22 is provided with two moving parts 23 with opposite directions of movement. The moving parts 23 of the two parallel rotating rods 22 that move in the same direction are connected by push rods 24.

[0106] Specifically, the rotating rod 22 and the moving part 23 are constructed as a lead screw drive structure. The rotating rod 22 includes two lead screw sections. One lead screw section is constructed to rotate clockwise and is driven by one moving part 23. The other lead screw section is constructed to rotate counterclockwise and is driven by another moving part 23. When the rotating rod 22 rotates clockwise, the two moving parts 23 located on the two lead screw sections can move toward each other or away from each other. When the rotating rod 22 rotates counterclockwise, the two moving parts 23 on the two lead screw sections can move away from each other or toward each other.

[0107] Furthermore, two moving parts 23 on the same end of two parallel rotating rods 22 are connected to a push rod 24, and two moving parts 23 on the other end are connected to another push rod 24, so that the two push rods 24 can move toward or away from each other, thereby improving the power transmission effect between the rotating rods 22, the moving parts 23 and the push rods 24.

[0108] Furthermore, each movable member 23 includes a first part and a second part arranged at an angle, the first part cooperating with a corresponding rotating rod 22, and the second part connected to a push rod 24; among the two movable members 23 arranged on the same rotating rod 22, at least one of the second parts of the movable member 23 extends in a direction away from the second part of the other movable member 23.

[0109] Specifically, there is an angle between the extension direction of the first part and the extension direction of the second part. The angle can be a right angle, an acute angle, or an obtuse angle. The second parts of the two moving parts 23 on the same rotating rod 22 extend away from each other, and the ends of the two second parts that are away from each other are used to fix the push rod 24 so that the two push rods 24 driven by the rotating rod 22 are always spaced apart, and the minimum spacing distance is equal to the distance of the UAV 200 in this direction. This can improve the fixing stability of the UAV 200 and avoid damage to the UAV 200 during the centering process.

[0110] It should be noted that the drive gear 211, mating gear 221, etc., can be constructed as spur gears, helical gears, or bevel gears, and are preferably constructed as bevel gears. Under the premise of facilitating the power connection between the second motor 21 and the rotating rod 22 and adjacent rotating rods 22, the drive gear 211 and mating gear 221 can be set on the same horizontal plane. Not only can each pair of push rods 24 moving towards or away from each other be located on the same horizontal plane, which can improve the centering effect, but also reduce the space occupation of the transmission structure, so that the space occupation of the centering mechanism 20 is more reasonable and the layout is easier.

[0111] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, at least one push rod 24 is provided with a limiting member 241, and the drone 200 is provided with a limiting part 230 that cooperates with the limiting member 241. When the drone 200 is in the center position, the limiting member 241 and the limiting part 230 are limited and cooperated.

[0112] Specifically, a take-off and landing support 220 is provided below the drone 200, and a limit part 230 is provided on the legs of the take-off and landing support 220.

[0113] Therefore, the limiting component 241 and the limiting part 230 can effectively limit the height of the UAV 200, improve the docking stability of the UAV 200 on the take-off and landing platform 100, and further improve the protection effect of the lens module 210.

[0114] It should be noted that the limiting part 230 can be formed as a wedge-shaped notch, and the corresponding limiting member 241 can be constructed as a wedge-shaped block, and the wedge-shaped block is inserted into the wedge-shaped notch.

[0115] According to a second aspect of this application, a drone hangar 1000 includes a take-off and landing platform 100 for a drone 200 as described in the above embodiments.

[0116] According to the drone hangar 1000 of this application, the above-mentioned centering mechanism 20 can improve the fixed stability of the drone 200, avoid the drone 200 from falling off due to bumpy road conditions, and effectively protect the lens module 210 of the drone 200 from damage.

[0117] The vehicle according to a third aspect of this application includes: the unmanned aerial vehicle hangar 1000 described in the above embodiments.

[0118] The drone hangar 1000 can be installed on fixed carriers such as building walls, or it can be fixed on mobile carriers such as vehicles and ships.

[0119] As vehicles increasingly demand entertainment and intelligence, in-vehicle equipment is becoming more diverse. The drone hangar 1000 can be fixed to the roof, side panels, or other parts of a vehicle as an in-vehicle device to compensate for the limitations of the vehicle's "visual" area, effectively improving the vehicle's field of vision. It can better acquire environmental information that is difficult to obtain around the vehicle, reduce blind spots, and improve driving safety. At the same time, drones 200 are becoming more and more popular in people's daily lives for filming, performances, etc. The combination of drones 200 and vehicles can also meet the convenience of drone 200 loading and transportation. The technical effects of vehicles using the aforementioned drone hangar 1000 are the same as those of the drone hangar 1000, and will not be elaborated here.

[0120] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0121] In the description of this invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0122] In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0123] In the description of this invention, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0124] In the description of this invention, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0125] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0126] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that, include: Platform (10), the platform (10) is adapted for take-off and landing of unmanned aerial vehicles, and the platform (10) is provided with a clearance (111). Lens cover (30), which is movably disposed on the platform (10) to move between a retracted position located below the clearance notch (111) and a protective position extending out of the clearance notch (111), wherein the lens cover (30) is adapted to be fitted onto the lens module (210) of the UAV. Centering mechanism (20), the centering mechanism (20) is set on the platform (10), the centering mechanism (20) is used to drive the UAV to center on the platform (10), and the lens cover (30) is adapted to move to the protection position after the UAV is centered or in sync with the centering action; The centering mechanism (20) has a push rod (24), which is adapted to drive the UAV to center on the platform (10). The push rod (24) is linked with the lens cover (30) and / or the push rod (24) and the lens cover (30) are controlled by a controller to move sequentially. Roller blind assembly (40) is disposed on the platform (10). The roller blind assembly (40) is connected to the push rod (24) and is adapted to open or cover the clearance gap (111) under the action of the push rod (24).

2. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The platform (10) includes: a platform plate (11) and a platform frame (12) for fixing the platform plate (11), and the lens cover (30) is disposed on the platform frame (12).

3. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, The platform plate (11) has the avoidance notch (111) on the side adjacent to the lens module (210) of the UAV.

4. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, The take-off and landing platform also includes a first motor (32), and the lens cover (30) is rotatably disposed on the platform (10). The first motor (32) is used to drive the lens cover (30) to rotate relative to the platform (10) so as to move between the storage position and the protection position.

5. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lens cover (30) has a rotating arm (31) which is rotatably mounted on the platform (10), and the first motor (32) is used to drive the rotating arm (31) to rotate.

6. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 5, characterized in that, A connecting arm (121) is provided on the platform frame (12), one end of the rotating arm (31) is rotatably connected to the connecting arm (121), and the lens cover (30) is located at the other end of the rotating arm (31).

7. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roller blind assembly (40) includes a roller blind slide (41) and a plurality of roller blind panels (42) that are hinged in sequence. The roller blind slide (41) is fixed on the platform (10), and the roller blind panels (42) are slidably disposed on the roller blind slide (41).

8. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 7, characterized in that, The roller blind assembly (40) further includes a roller blind connecting plate (43), which is connected to the push rod (24) and hinged to the roller blind plate (42) located at the end.

9. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lens cover (30) is rotatably mounted on the platform frame (12) by a torsion spring, and the lens cover (30) is adapted to extend out of the clearance notch (111) under the elastic force of the torsion spring to switch to the protected position.

10. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, The centralization mechanism (20) includes: Second motor (21); A rotating frame is connected to the platform frame (12). The rotating frame includes a plurality of rotating rods (22) arranged in a square shape along the circumference. At least one end of each rotating rod (22) is connected to the adjacent rotating rod (22) through an angular transmission mechanism. One of the rotating rods (22) is connected to the second motor (21). Movable element (23), each of the rotating rods (22) is provided with a movable element (23) that cooperates with it and moves relative to its extension direction; The push rod (24) connects the moving parts (23) on the two parallel rotating rods (22).

11. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 10, characterized in that, The motor shaft of the second motor (21) is provided with a power drive gear (211), and the end of one of the rotating rods (22) is provided with a power driven gear, which meshes with the power drive gear (211).

12. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 10, characterized in that, The angular transmission mechanism includes a pair of meshing gears (221), each of which is disposed on one end of the rotating rod (22), such that the rotating rod (22) corresponding to each of the meshing gears (221) is rotatable by power transmission. The meshing gears (221) are bevel gears, and one of the meshing gears (221) on the rotating rod (22) is formed as a power driven gear.

13. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 12, characterized in that, Each end of each of the rotating rods (22) is provided with a mating gear (221), and the mating gears (221) at the ends of any two adjacent rotating rods (22) forming an angle mesh with each other.

14. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 12, characterized in that, Each of the rotating rods (22) is configured as a positive and negative threaded screw, and each of the rotating rods (22) is provided with two moving parts (23) with opposite directions of movement. The moving parts (23) of the two parallel rotating rods (22) that move in the same direction are connected by the push rod (24).

15. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 12, characterized in that, Each of the moving parts (23) includes a first part and a second part arranged at an angle, the first part cooperating with the corresponding rotating rod (22), and the second part connected to the push rod (24); of the two moving parts (23) arranged on the same rotating rod (22), the second part of at least one of the moving parts (23) extends in a direction away from the second part of the other moving part (23).

16. The take-off and landing platform for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 10, characterized in that, Multiple push rods (24) are located above the platform (10) and spaced apart from the platform (10).

17. The take-off and landing platform for an unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 16, characterized in that, At least one of the push rods (24) is provided with a limiting member (241), and the drone is provided with a limiting part (230) that cooperates with the limiting member (241). When the drone is in the center position, the limiting member (241) and the limiting part (230) are limited and cooperated.

18. The take-off and landing platform for an unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 17, characterized in that, The drone is provided with a take-off and landing bracket (220) below it, and the limiting part (230) is provided on the legs of the take-off and landing bracket (220).

19. A hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that, include: The take-off and landing platform for an unmanned aerial vehicle as described in any one of claims 1-18.

20. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The drone hangar as described in claim 19.

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