UAV hangar and vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a drone hangar and a vehicle. The drone hangar is suitable for installation on a vehicle body, and includes: a flip mechanism and a take-off and landing platform. The flip mechanism includes a first end and a second end that are arranged in a manner opposite to each other, the first end is suitable for being rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and the take-off and landing platform is movably connected to the second end. The flip mechanism is used to drive the take-off and landing platform to switch between a first state and a second state; wherein, in the first state, the take-off and landing platform is folded under the flip mechanism to be hidden in the vehicle body; in the second state, the take-off and landing platform is unfolded in the flip mechanism and exposed to the vehicle body. The drone hangar provided in the embodiment of the present application reduces the wind resistance of the vehicle while storing drones, simplifies the external structure of the vehicle, and improves the appearance of the vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of UAV technology, and specifically relates to a UAV hangar and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development and progress of vehicle technology, consumers have higher and higher demands for vehicle driving experience and passenger perception. As an external intelligent device of the vehicle, the vehicle-mounted drone can realize functions such as road condition detection, patrol warning, inspection and maintenance, and enhance the senses and capabilities of the passengers in the vehicle. In order to realize the storage function of the vehicle-mounted drone and provide take-off and landing conditions for the vehicle-mounted drone, a drone hangar is usually set up on the vehicle; combining the drone hangar with the vehicle can improve the integration of the drone and the vehicle and the intelligent coordination of the drone and the vehicle.

[0003] In related technologies, vehicle-mounted drone hangars are usually large in size. After being installed on the vehicle body, they increase the air resistance of the vehicle during driving and also affect the overall appearance of the vehicle. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present application aims to provide a drone hangar and a vehicle to solve the problem that the existing drone hangar increases the air resistance of the vehicle during driving and affects the aesthetics of the vehicle.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application discloses a drone hangar, which is suitable for installation on a vehicle body, comprising: a flip mechanism and a take-off and landing platform, wherein the flip mechanism comprises a first end and a second end which are arranged in a manner opposite to each other, the first end is suitable for being rotatably connected to the vehicle body, the take-off and landing platform is movably connected to the second end, and the flip mechanism is used to drive the take-off and landing platform to switch between a first state and a second state; wherein,

[0007] In the first state, the lifting and lowering platform is folded under the turning mechanism to be hidden in the vehicle body; in the second state, the lifting and lowering platform is unfolded on the turning mechanism and exposed to the vehicle body.

[0008] Optionally, the flipping mechanism includes a first drive assembly and a first transmission assembly, the first drive assembly is suitable for connecting to the vehicle body, the first transmission assembly includes a third end and a fourth end that are arranged in opposite directions, the third end is transmission-connected to the first drive assembly, and the landing platform is movably connected to the fourth end; the first drive assembly is used to drive the first transmission assembly to rotate, so as to drive the landing platform to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0009] Optionally, the first driving assembly includes a first driving motor and an output shaft connected to the driving motor;

[0010] The first transmission assembly includes at least two transmission rods, which are spaced apart along a first direction, one end of the transmission rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft, and the lifting and lowering platform is movably connected to the other end of the transmission rod.

[0011] Optionally, the first driving assembly includes two first driving motors, the two first driving motors are arranged relatively spaced apart along the first direction, and the two ends of the output shaft along the first direction are drivingly connected to the two first driving motors respectively.

[0012] Optionally, the first transmission assembly rotates around the output shaft under the driving action of the first driving assembly.

[0013] Optionally, the first transmission assembly further includes a cover plate, which is disposed close to the fourth end and connected between the two transmission rods. In the first state, the cover plate shields the take-off and landing platform.

[0014] Optionally, a sliding member is provided on at least one side of the lifting and lowering platform along the first direction, and a sliding groove is provided on the vehicle body at a position corresponding to the sliding member, and the sliding member is suitable for sliding in the sliding groove to drive the lifting and lowering platform to slide along the sliding groove.

[0015] Optionally, the flipping mechanism further includes a flipping auxiliary component, and when the lifting and lowering platform switches between the first state and the second state, it has a critical position perpendicular to the vehicle body;

[0016] The slide groove includes a first sub-slide groove and a second sub-slide groove spaced apart along a second direction, the flip auxiliary component is arranged between the first sub-slide groove and the second sub-slide groove, and at least partially opposite to the critical position along a third direction, and the side of the sliding member away from the flipping mechanism is suitable for sliding in the slide groove, or overlapping the flip auxiliary component, wherein the flip auxiliary component is used to drive the sliding member to cross the critical position.

[0017] Optionally, the flipping auxiliary component includes a fourth driving motor, a driving wheel, a driven wheel and a conveyor belt, wherein the driving wheel and the driven wheel are arranged between the first sub-slot and the second sub-slot and are spaced apart along the second direction, the conveyor belt is sleeved on the driving wheel and the driven wheel, the driving wheel is transmission-connected to the fourth driving motor so as to rotate under the driving action of the fourth driving motor, and the side of the sliding member away from the transmission rod is at least partially overlapped with the conveyor belt.

[0018] Optionally, the take-off and landing platform includes a platform body and a fixing mechanism, the platform body is used to park the UAV, and the fixing mechanism at least partially protrudes from the platform body and is movably connected to the platform body to fix the UAV or release the fixation of the UAV.

[0019] Optionally, the fixing mechanism includes a second drive component, a second transmission component and a fixing rod, the fixing rod is fixedly connected to the second transmission component, the second transmission component is transmission-connected to the second drive component, and the second transmission component drives the fixing rod to rotate under the driving action of the second drive component, so that the fixing rod presses the landing gear of the UAV, or releases the pressure on the landing gear of the UAV, so as to fix the UAV, or release the fixation of the UAV.

[0020] Optionally, the second drive assembly includes a second drive motor, and the second transmission assembly includes a first bevel gear, a second bevel gear and a connecting rod, wherein the first bevel gear is transmission connected to the second drive motor, the second bevel gear is transmission connected to the first bevel gear and fixedly connected to the connecting rod, and the fixed rod is fixedly connected to the connecting rod.

[0021] Optionally, the platform body is provided with a storage groove, the shape of the storage groove is adapted to the shape of the fixing rod, the connecting rod is a telescopic rod, and the telescopic rod is used to drive the fixing rod to move closer to or away from the platform body along a third direction. When the fixing rod is close to the platform body, the fixing rod is accommodated in the storage groove.

[0022] Optionally, the fixing rod is a cross rod, and the UAV landing gear includes four landing rods connected end to end in sequence, and the four landing rods enclose a rectangular support ring;

[0023] When the cross rod is rotated to be located above the landing rod, the fixing rod presses the landing rod and fixes the UAV landing gear. When the cross rod is rotated to be above the diagonal position of the rectangular support ring, the fixing rod releases the pressing of the landing rod to release the fixation of the UAV landing gear.

[0024] Optionally, the take-off and landing platform further includes a centering mechanism, which is movably connected to the platform body to push the UAV to a position compatible with the fixing mechanism.

[0025] Optionally, the centering mechanism includes a third drive assembly, a third transmission assembly, a first push rod assembly and a second push rod assembly. The third transmission assembly is respectively connected to the third drive assembly and the first push rod assembly and the second push rod assembly. The third drive assembly drives the third transmission assembly to rotate and drives the first push rod assembly and the second push rod assembly to approach the fixing mechanism, or move away from the fixing mechanism.

[0026] Optionally, the third drive assembly includes a third drive motor, and the third transmission assembly includes a third bevel gear, a fourth bevel gear, a first engaging screw, a second engaging screw, and a first guide rail and a second guide rail respectively arranged opposite to the first engaging screw and the second engaging screw;

[0027] The first engaging screw is fixedly connected to the third driving motor, the third bevel gear is fixedly connected to the first engaging screw, the fourth bevel gear is transmission-connected to the third bevel gear, and is fixedly connected to the second engaging screw, the third driving motor is used to drive the third bevel gear and the first engaging screw to rotate, and the fourth bevel gear drives the second engaging screw to rotate under the transmission action of the third bevel gear, the two ends of the first push rod assembly are respectively connected to the first engaging screw and the first guide rail, and the two ends of the second push rod assembly are respectively connected to the second engaging screw and the second guide rail.

[0028] Optionally, the first engaging screw and the second engaging screw each include two screws and a joint, wherein the spiral directions of the two screws are opposite, and the joint is connected between the two screws.

[0029] In a second aspect, the present application also discloses a vehicle, comprising the drone hangar as described above, wherein the drone hangar is arranged on a body of the vehicle, wherein the body is provided with an opening, and the take-off and landing platform at least partially blocks the opening in the first state.

[0030] In the embodiment of the present application, the first end of the flip mechanism is rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and the second end is movably connected to the take-off and landing platform, and is used to drive the take-off and landing platform to switch between the first state and the second state, wherein the take-off and landing platform can be used to fix the drone to realize the storage function of the drone. Since the take-off and landing platform is movably connected to the flip mechanism, the switching of the two states can be realized. When the flip mechanism drives the take-off and landing platform to switch to the second state, the take-off and landing platform is unfolded in the flip mechanism, the drone hangar is switched to the working state, and the drone can take off or land from the take-off and landing platform; when the drone is in an idle state, the flip mechanism can drive the take-off and landing platform to switch to the first state, so that the take-off and landing platform is folded under the flip mechanism and hidden in the vehicle body. While storing the drone, the wind resistance of the vehicle is reduced, the external structure of the vehicle is simplified, and the appearance of the vehicle is improved.

[0031] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0033] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the take-off and landing platform in the first state according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the take-off and landing platform according to an embodiment of the present application switching from a first state to a second state;

[0035] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the take-off and landing platform in the second state according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the take-off and landing platform described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 5 is a partial schematic diagram of the roof of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of the middle part;

[0039] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flip auxiliary component described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the drone hangar described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the take-off and landing platform described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Fig.10 is a structural schematic diagram of the fixing mechanism described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Fig.11 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Fig.12 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the drone and the fixing mechanism described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Fig.13 It is a schematic diagram of the coordination between the UAV and the take-off and landing platform described in the embodiment of the present application.

[0046] Figure numerals: 10-turning mechanism, 11-first driving assembly, 111-first driving motor, 112-output shaft, 12-first transmission assembly, 121-transmission rod, 122-cover plate, 13-turning auxiliary assembly, 131-fourth driving motor, 132-driving wheel, 133-driven wheel, 134-conveyor belt, 20-lifting and landing platform, 21-sliding member, 22-platform body, 221-storage groove, 23-fixing mechanism, 231-second driving assembly, 2311-second driving motor, 232-second transmission assembly, 2321-first bevel gear, 2322-second bevel gear, 2323-connecting rod, 233-fixed rod, 24-centering mechanism, 241-third drive assembly, 2411-third drive motor, 242-third transmission assembly, 2421-third bevel gear, 2422-fourth bevel gear, 2423-first engaging screw, 2424-second engaging screw, 2425-first guide rail, 2426-second guide rail, 243-first push rod assembly, 244-second push rod assembly, 245-nut block, 30-roof, 31-slide, 311-first sub-slide, 312-second sub-slide, 40-UAV, 41-UAV landing gear, x-first direction, y-second direction, z-third direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limitations on the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0048] The term "first" or "second" in the specification and claims of this application may include one or more of the features explicitly or implicitly. In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims means at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally means that the objects connected before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0049] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0050] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0051] An embodiment of the present application provides a drone hangar, which can be installed on a vehicle body and can be switched between hidden and exposed. More specifically, the drone hangar can be set on the top of the vehicle. When the drone is in an idle state, the take-off and landing platform of the drone hangar can be switched to a first state and folded under a flip mechanism to be hidden on the roof, thereby reducing wind resistance during vehicle driving and improving the appearance of the vehicle; when the drone is in a working state, the take-off and landing platform of the drone hangar can be switched to a second state and unfolded outside the flip mechanism to be exposed on the roof, thereby providing conditions for the drone to take off and land.

[0052] The following is a further detailed description of the drone hangar provided in the embodiment of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0053] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the drone hangar is installed on the roof as an installation embodiment. In actual applications, the drone hangar is not limited to being installed on the roof, but can also be set in other positions of the vehicle body, such as the hood, trunk lid, etc. The present application does not specifically limit the installation position of the drone hangar.

[0054] Reference Figure 8 , showing a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone hangar described in the embodiment of the present application, referring to Figures 1 to 3 , shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the take-off and landing platform 20 switching between the first state and the second state according to an embodiment of the present application, such as Figures 1 to 3 as well as Figure 8 As shown, the drone hangar in the embodiment of the present application is suitable for being installed on a vehicle roof 30 , and may specifically include: a flipping mechanism 10 and a take-off and landing platform 20 .

[0055] The flipping mechanism 10 includes a first end and a second end that are arranged in opposite directions, wherein the first end is suitable for being rotatably connected to the roof 30, and the lifting and lowering platform 20 is movably connected to the second end of the flipping mechanism 10, and the flipping mechanism 10 is used to drive the lifting and lowering platform 20 to switch between a first state and a second state; wherein, in the first state, the lifting and lowering platform 20 is folded under the flipping mechanism 10 to be hidden in the roof 30; in the second state, the lifting and lowering platform 20 is unfolded on the flipping mechanism 10 and exposed on the roof 30.

[0056] In actual application, when the drone 40 is not in use, the take-off and landing platform 20 remains in the first state, and the drone 40 is stored in the take-off and landing platform 20. Since the take-off and landing platform 20 is folded and arranged below the flip mechanism 10, the drone 40 can be hung upside down on the take-off and landing platform 20. When the drone 40 needs to be used to perform a flight mission, the flip mechanism 10 can be controlled to drive the take-off and landing platform 20 to switch from the first state to the second state. After the take-off and landing platform 20 switches to the second state, the take-off and landing platform 20 is unfolded on the flip mechanism 10 and arranged in parallel with the flip mechanism 10 on the roof 30. The drone 40 is placed forward on the take-off and landing platform 20 and can take off from the take-off and landing platform 20. After completing the flight mission, it can also land on the take-off and landing platform 20.

[0057] It should be noted that during the flight of the drone 40, if the vehicle is in a driving state, in order to further reduce wind resistance and protect the structural safety of the drone 40, the take-off and landing platform 20 can be kept in the first state to be hidden in the roof 30, and when the drone 40 needs to land, the take-off and landing platform 20 is switched to the second state. It can be understood that since the vehicle may be in a driving state when the drone 40 performs tasks such as road condition detection, patrol warning, inspection and maintenance, etc., therefore, setting the take-off and landing platform 20 to be hidden in the roof 30 can reduce the wind resistance of the vehicle during driving, improve the driving performance of the vehicle, and also improve the aesthetics of the vehicle appearance and user experience.

[0058] In one embodiment, the flipping mechanism 10 includes a first drive component 11 and a first transmission component 12, the first drive component 11 is suitable for connecting to the roof 30, the first transmission component 12 includes a third end and a fourth end that are arranged in opposite directions, the third end is transmission-connected to the first drive component 11, and the lifting and landing platform 20 is movably connected to the fourth end; the first drive component 11 is used to drive the first transmission component 12 to rotate, so as to drive the lifting and landing platform 20 to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the first drive assembly 11 is fixedly connected to the roof 30, and the first transmission assembly 12 is connected to the first drive assembly 11. The first drive assembly 11 is used to provide driving force. Under the driving action of the first drive assembly 11, the first transmission assembly 12 can rotate relative to the first drive assembly 11 and approach or move away from the roof 30. Furthermore, the lifting platform 20 is also movably connected to the fourth end of the first transmission assembly 12. When the first transmission assembly 12 rotates to approach or move away from the roof 30, the lifting platform also rotates relative to the first drive assembly 11 to change its position. Specifically, as Figure 1 As shown, when the lifting and landing platform 20 is in the first state, the first transmission assembly 12 is close to the roof 30, and the lifting and landing platform 20 is folded and arranged below the first transmission assembly 12. When the first driving assembly 11 drives the first transmission assembly 12 to rotate away from the roof 30, one end of the lifting and landing platform 20 rotates around the fourth end of the first transmission assembly 12, and the other end of the lifting and landing platform 20 gradually switches to the position as shown in FIG. Figure 2 , under the action of inertia, the lifting and landing platform 20 can cross the vertical critical point, and the first driving assembly 11 continues to drive the first transmission assembly 12 to move in the opposite direction and approach the roof 30. In this process, the lifting and landing platform 20 continues to move away from the first driving assembly 11 under the driving action of the first transmission assembly 12 until the first transmission assembly 12 is attached to the roof 30, and the lifting and landing platform 20 is also fully unfolded on the flip mechanism 10, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, the lifting and lowering platform 20 completes the switch from the first state to the second state.

[0060] In one embodiment, the first drive assembly 11 includes a first drive motor 111 and an output shaft 112 connected to the drive motor. One end of the output shaft 112 is connected to the first drive motor 111. Under the drive of the first drive motor 111, the output shaft 112 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. The first transmission assembly 12 includes at least two transmission rods 121, and the two transmission rods 121 are arranged at intervals along the first direction x. One end of the transmission rod 121 is fixedly connected to the output shaft 112. When the output shaft 112 rotates under the driving action of the first driving motor 111, since one end of the transmission rod 121 is fixedly connected to the output shaft 112, the transmission rod 121 can rotate around the output shaft 112 following the rotation of the output shaft 112. The output shaft 112 has two rotation directions. Therefore, the transmission rod 121 can rotate to be close to the roof 30 or away from the roof 30; the lifting and landing platform 20 is movably connected to the other end of the transmission rod 121, and switches between the first state and the second state following the movement of the transmission rod 121. When the lifting and landing platform 20 is in the first state, it can be folded under the transmission rod 121.

[0061] In another embodiment, the first drive assembly 11 includes two first drive motors 111, the two first drive motors 111 are arranged relatively spaced apart along the first direction x, and the two ends of the output shaft 112 along the first direction x are respectively connected to the two first drive motors 111. The two first drive motors 111 are selected from the same specifications and models, and provide driving forces of opposite directions and equal magnitudes. The two ends of the output shaft 112 are respectively connected to the two first drive motors 111, and under the synchronous driving action of the two first drive motors 111, the output shaft 112 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0062] Similarly, the first transmission assembly 12 includes at least two transmission rods 121, and the two transmission rods 121 are arranged at intervals along the first direction x. One end of the transmission rod 121 is fixedly connected to the output shaft 112. When the output shaft 112 rotates under the driving action of the first driving motor 111, since one end of the transmission rod 121 is fixedly connected to the output shaft 112, the transmission rod 121 can rotate around the output shaft 112 following the rotation of the output shaft 112. The output shaft 112 has two rotation directions. Therefore, the transmission rod 121 can rotate to be close to the roof 30 or away from the roof 30; the lifting and landing platform 20 is movably connected to the other end of the transmission rod 121, and switches between the first state and the second state following the movement of the transmission rod 121. When the lifting and landing platform 20 is in the first state, it can be folded under the transmission rod 121.

[0063] It should be noted that the present application does not specifically limit the cross-sectional dimensions of the transmission rod 121, but it is understandable that when the dimension of the transmission rod 121 along the first direction x is set to be relatively wide, when the lifting and landing platform 20 is folded under the transmission rod 121, it can provide a certain shielding effect on the lifting and landing platform 20. Providing multiple transmission rods 121 can achieve a better shielding effect.

[0064] In one embodiment, the first transmission assembly 12 further includes a cover plate 122 , which is disposed close to the fourth end and connected between the two transmission rods 121 . In the first state, the cover plate 122 shields the take-off and landing platform 20 .

[0065] Specifically, the cover plate 122 is connected to one end of the transmission rod 121 close to the lifting and landing platform 20 and is adjacent to the lifting and landing platform 20. The size of the cover plate 122 is configured to be consistent with or larger than the lifting and landing platform 20. When the lifting and landing platform 20 is in the first state, the cover plate 122 can completely cover the lifting and landing platform 20, which can not only improve the aesthetics of the roof 30, but also prevent dust, impurities or rainwater from entering the roof 30.

[0066] Reference Figure 4 A sliding member 21 is provided on at least one side of the lifting and lowering platform 20 along the first direction x, and a sliding groove 31 is provided on the roof 30 at a position corresponding to the sliding member 21. The sliding member 21 is suitable for sliding in the sliding groove 31 to drive the lifting and lowering platform 20 to slide along the sliding groove 31.

[0067] Reference Figure 4 , shows a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the take-off and landing platform 20 according to an embodiment of the present application, such as Figure 4 As shown, the sliding member 21 is connected to the side of the lifting and landing platform 20. The sliding member 21 can be a slider and is hinged to the lifting and landing platform 20, so that it can rotate relative to the lifting and landing platform 20. When the lifting and landing platform 20 and the slide groove 31 are at different angles, the slider can be in good contact with the slide groove 31. Optionally, a slider is provided on both sides of the lifting and landing platform 20 along the first direction x, and two slide grooves 31 are provided on the roof 30. Both sides of the lifting and landing platform 20 slide in cooperation with the slider and the slide groove 31, which improves the smoothness of the lifting and landing platform 20 switching between the first state and the second state.

[0068] In one embodiment, the flip mechanism 10 further includes a flip auxiliary component 13, and the lifting platform 20 has a critical position perpendicular to the roof 30 when switching between the first state and the second state. Figure 5 , showing a partial schematic diagram of the roof 30 of the embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 6 , showing Figure 5 The enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle is as follows: Figures 5 and 6As shown, the chute 31 includes a first sub-chute 311 and a second sub-chute 312 arranged at intervals along the second direction, and the flip auxiliary component 13 is arranged between the first sub-chute 311 and the second sub-chute 312, and at least partially opposite to the critical position along the third direction z, and the side of the landing and take-off platform 20 away from the flip mechanism 10 can slide in the chute 31, and when the landing and take-off platform 20 slides to the critical position, it overlaps the flip auxiliary component 13. Further, when a sliding member 21 is provided on the side of the landing and take-off platform 20, the landing and take-off platform 20 can overlap the flip auxiliary component 13 through the sliding member 21, and the flip auxiliary component 13 can drive the sliding member 21 to cross the critical position, effectively preventing the landing and take-off platform 20 from being stuck during the rotation process, and ensuring the reliability of the drone 40.

[0069] It should be noted that, in actual applications, when the lifting and landing platform switches between the first state and the second state, it will rotate to a critical position perpendicular to the vehicle body. Generally, since the lifting and landing platform itself has a certain weight, it can pass the critical position under the action of inertia during the rotation process. However, in some cases, the lifting and landing platform 20 may become stuck or locked when it rotates to the critical position during the flipping process. Therefore, a flipping auxiliary component 13 is provided in the flipping mechanism 10. The flipping auxiliary component 13 is consistent with the movement direction of the lifting and landing platform 20. The lifting and landing platform 20 can move from the slide slot 31 to the flipping auxiliary component 13, and move along the second direction y driven by the flipping auxiliary component 13 to smoothly pass the critical position.

[0070] Reference Figure 7 , shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the flip auxiliary component 13 according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 7 As shown, the flip auxiliary component 13 includes a fourth driving motor 131, a driving wheel 132, a driven wheel 133 and a conveyor belt 134, wherein the driven wheel 133 and the driving wheel 132 are arranged between the first sub-slot 311 and the second sub-slot 312, and are arranged at intervals along the second direction y, the conveyor belt 134 is sleeved on the driving wheel 132 and the driven wheel 133, the fourth driving motor 131 is connected to the output end of the driving wheel 132, the fourth driving motor 131 drives the driving wheel 132 to rotate, and the driving wheel 132 drives the conveyor belt 134 and the transmission wheel to rotate synchronously, since a sliding member 21 is provided on the side of the lifting and landing platform 20 away from the transmission rod 121, and a side of the sliding member 21 away from the transmission rod 121 is at least partially overlapped with the conveyor belt 134, therefore, during the rotation of the conveyor belt 134, the sliding member 21 can drive the lifting and landing platform 20, and move along the second direction y with the rotation of the conveyor belt 134, thereby passing the critical position.

[0071] In one embodiment, the lifting and lowering platform 20 includes a platform body 22 and a fixing mechanism 23. Fig. 9, showing a schematic diagram of the structure of the take-off and landing platform 20 according to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Fig.10 , showing a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing mechanism 23 in the embodiment of the present application, referring to Fig.11 , showing a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone 40 according to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Fig.12 , shows a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the drone 40 and the fixing mechanism 23 described in an embodiment of the present application.

[0072] Among them, the platform body 22 is used to park the drone 40, and four landing rods connected in pairs are arranged at the bottom of the drone landing gear 41, and the four landing rods are surrounded to form a rectangular support ring; the fixing mechanism 23 at least partially protrudes from the platform body 22 and is movably connected to the platform body 22 to fix the drone 40 or release the fixation of the drone 40.

[0073] like Fig.12 As shown, when the fixing mechanism 23 rotates relative to the platform body 22, the fixing mechanism 23 can fix the UAV 40 on the platform body 22 by adjusting the position of the fixing mechanism 23 relative to the rectangular support ring of the UAV landing gear 41. After the fixing mechanism 23 rotates at a certain angle, the fixation of the UAV 40 can be released.

[0074] Specifically, if Fig.10 As shown, the fixing mechanism 23 includes a second driving assembly 231, a second transmission assembly 232 and a fixing rod 233. The fixing rod 233 is fixedly connected to the second transmission assembly 232. The second transmission assembly 232 is in transmission connection with the second driving assembly 231. The second transmission assembly 232 drives the fixing rod 233 to rotate under the driving action of the second driving assembly 231. The fixing rod can press the UAV landing gear 41 or release the pressure on the UAV landing gear 41 during the rotation process, thereby fixing the UAV 40 or releasing the fixation of the UAV 40.

[0075] Furthermore, the fixing rod 233 is a cross rod formed by two straight rods intersecting and connecting, and the UAV landing gear 41 includes four landing rods connected end to end in sequence, and the four landing rods enclose a rectangular support ring; the cross intersection of the fixing rod 233 is fixedly connected to the second transmission assembly 232, and the cross intersection is located at the geometric center of the cross rod. Since the fixing rod 233 is a cross rod, and the bottom of the UAV landing gear 41 is a rectangular support ring formed by four landing rods, when the cross rod is rotated to the position above the landing rod of the rectangular support ring, the fixing rod 233 can press the landing rod and fix the UAV landing gear 41. When the cross rod is rotated to the diagonal position of the rectangular support ring, the pressure on the UAV landing gear 41 can be released.

[0076] In one embodiment, the second drive assembly 231 includes a second drive motor 2311, and the second transmission assembly 232 includes a first bevel gear 2321, a second bevel gear 2322 and a connecting rod 2323, wherein the first bevel gear 2321 is connected to the second drive motor 2311 by transmission, the second bevel gear 2322 is arranged at an angle with the first bevel gear 2321 and is connected by transmission, and is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 2323, and the fixing rod 233 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 2323. When the second drive motor 2311 drives the first bevel gear 2321 to rotate, the second bevel gear 2322 rotates with the rotation of the first bevel gear 2321 to drive the connecting rod 2323 to rotate around the axial direction, and the fixing rod 233 rotates under the drive of the connecting rod 2323, thereby adjusting the relative angle with the drone landing gear 41. By adjusting the relative angle between the fixing rod 233 and the drone landing gear 41, the drone 40 can be fixed or released. When the drone 40 needs to perform a flight mission, the drone 40 can be released from its fixation. When the drone 40 is idle, the angle of the fixing rod 233 is adjusted to fix the drone 40 on the landing platform 20. Since the fixing rod 233 presses the landing gear 41 of the drone from above, when the drone 40 is in an idle state and the landing platform 20 is switched to the second state, the drone 40 can be stably hung upside down on the landing platform 20, realizing the storage function of the drone 40.

[0077] In one embodiment, the platform body 22 is provided with a receiving slot 221, such as Fig.10 As shown, the shape of the storage groove 221 is adapted to the shape of the fixing rod 233. The connecting rod 2323 is a telescopic rod, which is used to drive the fixing rod 233 to move closer to or away from the platform body 22 along the third direction z. When the fixing rod 233 is close to the platform body 22, the fixing rod 233 is accommodated in the storage groove 221.

[0078] The telescopic rod can use an electric push rod. When the drone 40 needs to be fixed, the electric push rod is extended out of the platform body 22, and the fixing rod 233 is driven to rotate to a position where the drone landing gear 41 can be pressed, and the electric push rod retracts a distance, so that the fixing rod 233 and the drone landing gear 41 are in closer contact; when the drone 40 is not parked on the landing platform 20, the fixing rod 233 rotates to the top of the storage slot 221, and the electric push rod can control the fixing rod 233 to retract and be stored in the storage slot 221. The fixing rod 233 is stored in the storage slot 221, which can not only improve the aesthetics of the landing platform 20, but also protect the fixing rod 233 and improve the reliability of the fixed structure.

[0079] In one embodiment, the take-off and landing platform 20 further includes a centering mechanism 24 , which is movably connected to the platform body 22 so as to push the UAV 40 to a position that matches the fixing mechanism 23 .

[0080] In actual applications, the position of the drone 40 on the take-off and landing platform 20 may deviate. The centering mechanism 24 can further ensure the accurate position of the drone 40 for recovery and landing, and prevent damage to the drone 40 caused by the landing position deviation. In addition, since the hangar will also be equipped with structures to realize other functions, such as charging, data transmission, cleaning, battery replacement and other functional components, the centering mechanism 24 also lays a structural foundation for the addition of other functions.

[0081] Reference Fig.13 , shows a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the drone 40 described in an embodiment of the present application and the fixing mechanism 23 and the centering mechanism 24. The centering mechanism 24 includes a third driving component 241, a third transmission component 242, a first push rod component 243 and a second push rod component 244. The third transmission component 242 is respectively connected to the third driving component 241 and the first push rod component 243 and the second push rod component 244. The third driving component 241 drives the third transmission component 242 to rotate and drives the first push rod component 243 and the second push rod component 244 to approach the fixing mechanism 23, or move away from the fixing mechanism 23.

[0082] like Fig.13 As shown, the third transmission assembly 242 is arranged on two adjacent sides of the take-off and landing platform 20, and the third drive assembly 241 is connected to the third transmission assembly 242 in transmission. The third drive assembly 241 can drive the third transmission assembly 242 to rotate. Since the third transmission assembly 242 is connected to the first push rod assembly 243 and the second push rod assembly 244 in transmission, the first push rod assembly 243 and the second push rod assembly 244 can be driven by the third transmission assembly 242 to approach or move away from the fixing mechanism 23, and make the rectangular support ring of the UAV landing gear 41 match the position of the fixing rod 233, which not only improves the accuracy of the landing position of the UAV 40, but also facilitates the fixation of the UAV 40.

[0083] In one embodiment, the third drive assembly 241 includes a third drive motor 2411, and the third transmission assembly 242 includes a third bevel gear 2421, a fourth bevel gear 2422, a first engagement screw 2423, a second engagement screw 2424, and a first guide rail 2425 and a second guide rail 2426 respectively arranged opposite to the first engagement screw 2423 and the second engagement screw 2424. Further, the first engagement screw 2423 and the second engagement screw 2424 are respectively arranged at two adjacent sides of the lifting and landing platform 20, the third drive motor 2411 is arranged between the first engagement screw 2423 and the second engagement screw 2424, the first engagement screw 2423 is fixedly connected to the third drive motor 2411, the third bevel gear 2421 is fixedly connected to the first engagement screw 2423, and the fourth bevel gear 2422 is transmission-connected to the third bevel gear 2421 and fixedly connected to the second engagement screw 2424. In addition, the centering mechanism 24 also includes bearings to fix the lead screw and rollers to cooperate with the guide rails, which will not be described in detail in this application.

[0084] The third driving motor 2411 can drive the third bevel gear 2421 and the first joint lead screw 2423 to rotate, and the first joint lead screw 2423 and the fourth bevel gear 2422 drive the second joint lead screw 2424 to rotate under the transmission action of the third bevel gear 2421, and the two ends of the first push rod assembly 243 are respectively connected to the first joint lead screw 2423 and the first guide rail 2425, and the two ends of the second push rod assembly 244 are respectively connected to the second joint lead screw 2424 and the second guide rail 2426. Further, the first push rod assembly 243 includes two first push rods, and the two ends of the first push rod are provided with nut blocks 245, and the second push rod assembly 244 includes two second push rods, and the two ends of the first push rod and the second push rod are provided with nut blocks 245, wherein the two ends of the first push rod are respectively connected to the first joint lead screw 2423 and the first guide rail 2425 through the nut blocks 245, and the two ends of the second push rod are respectively connected to the second joint lead screw 2424 and the second guide rail 2426 through the nut blocks 245. The rotation of the first engaging screw 2423 can drive the two first push rods to move toward or away from each other, and the rotation of the second engaging screw 2424 can drive the two second push rods to move toward or away from each other.

[0085] In one embodiment, the first engaging screw 2423 and the second engaging screw 2424 each include two screws and a joint, wherein the spiral directions of the two screws are opposite, and the joint is connected between the two screws.

[0086] It can be understood that, since the spiral directions of the two lead screws are opposite, the two first push rods have opposite movement directions, and the two second push rods also have opposite movement directions.

[0087] After the drone 40 lands on the platform body 22, the third drive motor 2411 starts to output power, and the first engagement screw 2423 and the second engagement screw 2424 start to rotate under the action of the third bevel gear 2421 and the fourth bevel gear 2422, driving the nut block 245 connected to the first engagement screw 2423 and the second engagement screw 2424 to move. Since the two sections of the screw in the first engagement screw 2423 and the second engagement screw 2424 have opposite spiral directions, a pair of first push rods start to move toward each other, and the second push rod is the same, and finally reaches the preset position and completes the return to the center. In this process, the movement direction of the first push rod and the second push rod is controlled by the spiral direction of the first engagement screw 2423 and the second engagement screw 2424 respectively, the speed is controlled by the pitch height, and the final positioning position is determined by the preset position of the nut block 245 on the screw.

[0088] The centering mechanism 24 in the embodiment of the present application utilizes the engagement of two spiral reverse screws and the transmission of bevel gears to achieve single input and four outputs, has good synchronization, a simple and reliable structure, and reduces space occupancy, thereby reducing the space occupancy of the entire UAV 40 and improving the flexibility of the hangar location layout.

[0089] In summary, the drone hangar provided by the embodiment of the present application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0090] In the embodiment of the present application, one end of the flip mechanism is fixedly connected to the vehicle body, and the other end is movably connected to the take-off and landing platform, and is used to drive the take-off and landing platform to switch between the first state and the second state, wherein the take-off and landing platform can be used to fix the drone to realize the storage function of the drone. Since the take-off and landing platform is movably connected to the flip mechanism, the switching of the two states can be realized. When the flip mechanism drives the take-off and landing platform to switch to the second state, the take-off and landing platform is unfolded in the flip mechanism, the drone hangar is switched to the working state, and the drone can take off or land from the take-off and landing platform; when the drone is in an idle state, the flip mechanism can drive the take-off and landing platform to switch to the first state, so that the take-off and landing platform is folded under the flip mechanism and hidden in the vehicle body. While storing the drone, the wind resistance of the vehicle is reduced, the external structure of the vehicle is simplified, and the appearance of the vehicle is improved.

[0091] An embodiment of the present application also provides a vehicle, including the drone hangar as described above, wherein the drone hangar is arranged on a body of the vehicle, wherein the body is provided with an opening, and the take-off and landing platform at least partially blocks the opening in a first state.

[0092] It should be noted that the vehicle provided in the embodiment of the present application has the same or similar beneficial effects as the above-mentioned drone hangar, which will not be repeated here.

[0093] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0094] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drone hangar, suitable for installation on a vehicle body, characterized in that: include: A flip mechanism and a lift-and-drop platform, wherein the flip mechanism comprises a first end and a second end which are arranged in a manner opposite to each other, wherein the first end is adapted to be rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and the lift-and-drop platform is movably connected to the second end, and the flip mechanism is used to drive the lift-and-drop platform to switch between a first state and a second state; wherein, In the first state, the lifting and lowering platform is folded under the turning mechanism to be hidden in the vehicle body; in the second state, the lifting and lowering platform is unfolded in the turning mechanism and exposed to the vehicle body; The take-off and landing platform includes a platform body and a fixing mechanism, wherein the platform body is used to park the UAV, and the fixing mechanism at least partially protrudes from the platform body and is movably connected to the platform body to fix the UAV or release the fixation of the UAV; A sliding member is provided on at least one side of the lifting and lowering platform along the first direction, and a sliding groove is provided on the vehicle body at a position corresponding to the sliding member, and the sliding member is suitable for sliding in the sliding groove to drive the lifting and lowering platform to slide along the sliding groove; The flipping mechanism comprises a first transmission assembly; the first transmission assembly comprises at least two transmission rods; The flipping mechanism further includes a flipping auxiliary component, and when the lifting and lowering platform switches between the first state and the second state, it has a critical position perpendicular to the vehicle body; The slide groove comprises a first sub-slide groove and a second sub-slide groove spaced apart along the second direction, the flip auxiliary component is disposed between the first sub-slide groove and the second sub-slide groove, and at least partially faces the critical position along the third direction, and a side of the sliding member away from the flip mechanism is suitable for sliding in the slide groove, or overlapped with the flip auxiliary component, wherein the flip auxiliary component is used to drive the sliding member to pass the critical position; The flip auxiliary component includes a fourth drive motor, a drive wheel, a driven wheel and a conveyor belt, wherein the drive wheel and the driven wheel are arranged between the first sub-slot and the second sub-slot and are spaced apart along the second direction, the conveyor belt is sleeved on the drive wheel and the driven wheel, the drive wheel is transmission-connected to the fourth drive motor so as to rotate under the driving action of the fourth drive motor, and the side of the sliding member away from the transmission rod is at least partially overlapped with the conveyor belt.

2. The drone hangar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism includes a first drive assembly, which is suitable for connecting to the vehicle body. The first transmission assembly includes a third end and a fourth end that are arranged in opposite directions. The third end is transmission-connected to the first drive assembly, and the landing platform is movably connected to the fourth end. The first drive assembly is used to drive the first transmission assembly to rotate, so as to drive the landing platform to switch between the first state and the second state.

3. The drone hangar according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first driving assembly includes a first driving motor and an output shaft connected to the driving motor; The two transmission rods are spaced apart along the first direction, one end of the transmission rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft, and the lifting and lowering platform is movably connected to the other end of the transmission rod.

4. The drone hangar according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first driving assembly includes two first driving motors, which are arranged relatively spaced apart along the first direction, and the two ends of the output shaft along the first direction are drivingly connected to the two first driving motors respectively.

5. The drone hangar according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first transmission assembly rotates around the output shaft under the driving action of the first driving assembly.

6. The drone hangar according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first transmission assembly further includes a cover plate, which is disposed close to the fourth end and connected between the two transmission rods. In the first state, the cover plate shields the lift-off and landing platform.

7. The drone hangar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism includes a second drive assembly, a second transmission assembly and a fixing rod, wherein the fixing rod is fixedly connected to the second transmission assembly, and the second transmission assembly is transmission-connected to the second drive assembly. The second transmission assembly drives the fixing rod to rotate under the driving action of the second drive assembly, so that the fixing rod presses the landing gear of the UAV, or releases the pressure on the landing gear of the UAV, so as to fix the UAV, or release the fixation of the UAV.

8. The drone hangar according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second drive assembly includes a second drive motor, and the second transmission assembly includes a first bevel gear, a second bevel gear and a connecting rod, wherein the first bevel gear is transmission-connected to the second drive motor, the second bevel gear is transmission-connected to the first bevel gear and fixedly connected to the connecting rod, and the fixed rod is fixedly connected to the connecting rod.

9. The drone hangar according to claim 8, characterized in that: The platform body is provided with a storage groove, the shape of which is adapted to the shape of the fixing rod. The connecting rod is a telescopic rod, which is used to drive the fixing rod to move closer to or away from the platform body along a third direction. When the fixing rod is close to the platform body, the fixing rod is accommodated in the storage groove.

10. The drone hangar according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing rod is a cross rod, and the landing gear of the UAV includes four landing rods connected end to end in sequence, and the four landing rods enclose a rectangular support ring; When the cross rod is rotated to be located above the landing rod, the fixing rod presses the landing rod and fixes the UAV landing gear. When the cross rod is rotated to be above the diagonal position of the rectangular support ring, the fixing rod releases the pressing of the landing rod to release the fixation of the UAV landing gear.

11. The drone hangar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The take-off and landing platform also includes a centering mechanism, which is movably connected to the platform body to push the drone to a position that matches the fixing mechanism.

12. The drone hangar according to claim 11, characterized in that: The centering mechanism includes a third drive assembly, a third transmission assembly, a first push rod assembly and a second push rod assembly. The third transmission assembly is respectively connected to the third drive assembly and the first push rod assembly and the second push rod assembly. The third drive assembly drives the third transmission assembly to rotate and drives the first push rod assembly and the second push rod assembly to approach the fixing mechanism, or move away from the fixing mechanism.

13. The drone hangar according to claim 12, characterized in that: The third drive assembly includes a third drive motor, and the third transmission assembly includes a third bevel gear, a fourth bevel gear, a first engaging screw, a second engaging screw, and a first guide rail and a second guide rail respectively arranged opposite to the first engaging screw and the second engaging screw; The first engaging screw is fixedly connected to the third driving motor, the third bevel gear is fixedly connected to the first engaging screw, the fourth bevel gear is transmission-connected to the third bevel gear, and is fixedly connected to the second engaging screw, the third driving motor is used to drive the third bevel gear and the first engaging screw to rotate, and the fourth bevel gear drives the second engaging screw to rotate under the transmission action of the third bevel gear, the two ends of the first push rod assembly are respectively connected to the first engaging screw and the first guide rail, and the two ends of the second push rod assembly are respectively connected to the second engaging screw and the second guide rail.

14. The drone hangar according to claim 13, characterized in that: The first engaging screw and the second engaging screw each include two screws and a joint, wherein the spiral directions of the two screws are opposite, and the joint is connected between the two screws.

15. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises a drone hangar as described in any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the drone hangar is arranged on a body of the vehicle, wherein the body is provided with an opening, and the take-off and landing platform at least partially blocks the opening in the first state.

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