stereo airport

Abstract

The application provides a three-dimensional airport, comprising a storage main body vertical take-off and landing platform and a storage main body dispatch center. The storage main body comprises a lifting structure and a plurality of storage structures for storing vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOL) parked in the three-dimensional airport. The lifting structure can rotate along a circular path in the vertical direction, driving the storage structure to make a circular lifting movement along the circular path. The topmost vertical take-off and landing platform is used for taking off and landing of a VTOL to be dispatched in the VTOL, and transporting the VTOL to be dispatched into or out of the storage main body. The storage main body dispatch center is used for analyzing the received real-time dispatch instructions, analyzing the storage structure to be dispatched in the plurality of storage structures, and sending the real-time dispatch instructions to the lifting structure. The lifting structure also responds to the real-time dispatch instructions to control the movement of the storage structure to be dispatched along the circular path, and to be connected with the vertical take-off and landing platform, for transporting the VTOL to be dispatched in the storage structure to be dispatched into or out of the storage structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of airport design technology, and in particular to a three-dimensional airport. Background Technology

[0002] Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft are one of the key development directions promoted in the low-altitude economy. Because VTOL aircraft do not require runways for takeoff and landing, they can be applied in urban environments. However, land is scarce in urban areas, and the area available for aircraft storage is limited. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides an improved three-dimensional airport.

[0004] This application provides a three-dimensional airport, including:

[0005] The storage unit includes a lifting structure and multiple storage structures arranged along a circular path in the vertical direction and connected to the lifting structure; the storage structures are used to store vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOLs) parked in the automated airport; the lifting structure can rotate cyclically along the circular path in the vertical direction, driving the storage structures to perform cyclic lifting and lowering movements along the circular path;

[0006] A vertical take-off and landing platform is located at the top of the three-dimensional airport and is used for the take-off and landing of VTOLs to be scheduled in the VTOLs, and to transport the VTOLs to be scheduled into or out of the storage body.

[0007] The storage main scheduling center is used to parse the received real-time scheduling instructions, parse out the storage structures to be scheduled among the multiple storage structures, and send the real-time scheduling instructions to the lifting structure.

[0008] The lifting structure also responds to the real-time scheduling command to control the storage structure to be scheduled to move along the circular path and dock with the vertical take-off and landing platform for transporting the VTOL to be scheduled into or out of the storage structure to be scheduled.

[0009] Furthermore, the vertical take-off and landing platform includes:

[0010] The first communication module is used to establish real-time communication with the VTOL to be scheduled; the content of the communication includes sending take-off or landing instructions to the VTOL.

[0011] The first sensing module is used to identify the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled in response to the takeoff command or the landing command, and to feed back the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled to the first calculation module.

[0012] The first calculation module is used to generate a control input signal for the mobile mechanical component based on the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled; the control input signal is used to control the movement of the mobile mechanical component.

[0013] The mobile mechanical component is used to adjust the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled in real time through the control input signal, and to dock with the storage body to complete the loading or unloading of the VTOL to be scheduled.

[0014] Furthermore, the first calculation module is used to generate a control input signal for the mobile mechanical component based on the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled and the current position of the mobile mechanical component; the control input signal is used to control the movement of the mobile mechanical component.

[0015] The mobile mechanical component is used to adjust its current position in real time according to the control input signal, move to the area below the VTOL to be scheduled, lift the VTOL to be scheduled, and adjust the real-time position and attitude of the VTOL to be scheduled so that the VTOL to be scheduled can dock and be transported into or out of the storage structure.

[0016] Furthermore, the aforementioned three-dimensional airport also includes:

[0017] The VTOL lift exit is located on the vertical take-off and landing platform;

[0018] The first extraction structure includes a lifting track that connects to the VTOL lifting outlet and changes height in the vertical direction; the lifting track is used to lift the storage structure and the VTOL to be scheduled, which is parked in the storage structure, along the lifting track to the VTOL lifting outlet, or to lower it from the VTOL lifting outlet to the storage structure.

[0019] Furthermore, the storage structure includes: a movable unit that can be raised and lowered relative to the vertical take-off and landing platform;

[0020] The first extraction structure includes: a first extraction device vertically connected to the lifting track; the lifting track is used to allow the first extraction device to move longitudinally relative to the storage body; the first extraction device is used to support and connect below the movable unit, and to lift the movable unit and the scheduled VTOL placed on the movable unit along the lifting track to the VTOL lifting outlet, or to lower it from the VTOL lifting outlet to the movable unit.

[0021] Furthermore, the storage structure also includes: a fixed unit fixed to the lifting structure; the movable unit is located above the fixed unit and is separate from or combined with the fixed unit; there is a gap between the movable unit and the fixed unit;

[0022] The first extraction device is used to insert into the gap, support under the movable unit, and lift the movable unit and the VTOL to be scheduled placed on the movable unit along the lifting track to the VTOL lifting outlet, or lower it from the VTOL lifting outlet to the movable unit.

[0023] Furthermore, the vertical take-off and landing platform includes a first surface facing the storage structure;

[0024] The first extraction structure further includes: a clearance structure connected to the first surface; the clearance structure is connected to the first extraction device, and the first extraction device moves relative to the clearance structure to adjust the lifting track and avoid the storage structure.

[0025] Furthermore, the storage main scheduling center is used to parse the received real-time scheduling instructions, parse out the scheduling instructions related to the ground facilities, and send the scheduling instructions related to the ground facilities to the lifting structure; the scheduling instructions related to the ground facilities include the storage structure to be scheduled.

[0026] The lifting structure also responds to the scheduling command related to the ground facility, controlling the storage structure to be scheduled to move along a circular path, docking with the ground facility, and transporting the VTOL to be scheduled into or out of the storage structure to be scheduled.

[0027] The three-dimensional airport also includes:

[0028] The second extraction structure is disposed between the ground facility and the storage structure;

[0029] The ground facility is connected to the storage entity and is used to connect to the scheduled VTOL within the scheduled storage structure via the second extraction structure.

[0030] Furthermore, the storage structure includes a movable unit; the movable unit is separate from the storage body and can move up and down relative to the vertical take-off and landing platform;

[0031] The second extraction structure includes: a second extraction structure, which is supported and connected below the movable unit, and moves the movable unit and the scheduled VTOL parked on the movable unit horizontally into or out of the ground facility.

[0032] Furthermore, the storage entity scheduling center includes: a second communication module, which communicates with the storage entity and the lifting structure respectively, for receiving the identity information of the VTOL carried by the storage structure and the real-time position and status information of the lifting structure respectively; and a second calculation module, which generates the real-time scheduling instruction for the VTOL to be scheduled based on the identity information of the carried VTOL and the real-time position and status information of the lifting structure.

[0033] And / or,

[0034] The storage entity includes: a second sensing module for wirelessly identifying the identity information of the VTOL carried by the storage structure; and a third communication module for communicating with the storage entity scheduling center and transmitting the identity information of the VTOL carried to the storage entity scheduling center.

[0035] In some embodiments, the automated airport of this application includes a storage main body, a vertical take-off and landing platform, and a storage main body dispatch center. The storage main body includes a lifting structure and multiple storage structures arranged along a circular path in the vertical direction and connected to the lifting structure. The storage structures are used to store VTOLs (VTOLs) parked in the automated airport. The lifting structure can rotate cyclically along the circular path in the vertical direction, causing the storage structures to perform cyclic lifting and lowering movements along the circular path. The vertical take-off and landing platform is located at the top of the automated airport and is used for the take-off and landing of VTOLs to be dispatched, and for transporting VTOLs to be dispatched into or out of the storage main body. The storage main body dispatch center is used to parse received real-time dispatch instructions, parse out the storage structures to be dispatched from the multiple storage structures, and send real-time dispatch instructions to the lifting structure. The lifting structure, in response to real-time dispatch instructions, controls the storage structures to be dispatched to move along the circular path and dock with the vertical take-off and landing platform for transporting VTOLs to be dispatched into or out of the storage structures.

[0036] In this embodiment, the multiple storage structures within the storage unit of the automated airport increase storage capacity. Simultaneously, the vertical takeoff and landing platform at the top of the automated airport can transport scheduled VTOLs into or out of the storage unit, improving land use efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 The figure shown is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a three-dimensional airport according to an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 As shown Figure 1 The diagram shows a plan view of the three-dimensional airport.

[0039] Figure 3 As shown Figure 1A schematic diagram of a vertical takeoff and landing platform in an automated airport.

[0040] Figure 4 As shown Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the mobile mechanical components in the three-dimensional airport shown;

[0041] Figure 5 As shown Figure 4 A plan view of the moving mechanical component shown;

[0042] Figure 6 As shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the VTOL take-off and landing exit when the vertical take-off and landing platform in the three-dimensional airport is in an idle state;

[0043] Figure 7 As shown Figure 6 The diagram shows the structural schematic of the VTOL lifting outlet and storage structure.

[0044] Figure 8 As shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the storage structure in use of the three-dimensional airport shown;

[0045] Figure 9 As shown Figure 8 The diagram shown is a schematic of the storage structure in an idle state.

[0046] Figure 10 As shown Figure 8 The diagram shows the structure of the fixed unit in the storage structure.

[0047] Figure 11 As shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first extraction structure in the three-dimensional airport shown;

[0048] Figure 12 The diagram shown is an overall schematic diagram of the three-dimensional airport including ground facilities according to an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 13 As shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the second extraction structure of the three-dimensional airport shown;

[0050] Figure 14 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the structural modules of the three-dimensional airport according to an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 15 As shown Figure 1 The diagram shows the adjustment mechanism of the three-dimensional airport.

[0052] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0053] 10-Storage main body scheduling center, 20-Storage main body, 21-Storage structure, 211-Movable unit, 212-Fixed unit, 213-Gap, 22-Lifting structure, 30-Vertical lifting platform, 31-First communication module, 32-First sensing module, 33-First computing module, 34-Mobile mechanical component, 341-Transportation structure, 342-Hydraulic device, 343-Bearing structure, 35-VTOL lifting exit, 36-First surface, 40-Operation and maintenance system, 50-Passenger entrance / exit, 60-First extraction structure, 61-First extraction device, 62-Lifting rail, 70-Second extraction structure, 71-Second extraction structure, 72-Second longitudinal rail, 80-VTOL, 90-Avoidance structure, 100-Adjustment mechanical component, 101-Mechanical structure, 102-Power structure. Detailed Implementation

[0054] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with one or more embodiments of this specification. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of one or more embodiments of this specification as detailed in the appended claims.

[0055] It should be noted that the steps of the corresponding methods are not necessarily performed in the order shown and described in this specification in other embodiments. In some other embodiments, the methods may include, but are not limited to, more or fewer steps than those described in this specification. Furthermore, a single step described in this specification may be broken down into multiple steps in other embodiments; and multiple steps described in this specification may be combined into a single step in other embodiments.

[0056] To address the technical challenge of limited space for aircraft storage, this application provides an automated airport system, which may include, but is not limited to, a storage main body, a vertical takeoff and landing platform, and a storage main body dispatch center. The storage main body includes a lifting structure and multiple storage structures arranged along a circular path in the vertical direction and connected to the lifting structure. These storage structures are used to store VTOLs (Vertical Takeoff and Landing Vehicles) parked in the automated airport. The lifting structure can rotate cyclically along the circular path in the vertical direction, causing the storage structures to move up and down cyclically along the circular path. The vertical takeoff and landing platform is located at the top of the automated airport and is used for the takeoff and landing of VTOLs awaiting dispatch, and for transporting VTOLs awaiting dispatch into or out of the storage main body. The storage main body dispatch center is used to parse received real-time dispatch instructions, identify the storage structures awaiting dispatch among the multiple storage structures, and send real-time dispatch instructions to the lifting structure. The lifting structure, in response to real-time dispatch instructions, controls the movement of the storage structures awaiting dispatch along the circular path to dock with the vertical takeoff and landing platform for transporting VTOLs awaiting dispatch into or out of the storage structures.

[0057] In this embodiment, the multiple storage structures within the storage unit of the automated airport increase storage capacity. Simultaneously, the vertical takeoff and landing platform at the top of the automated airport can transport scheduled VTOLs into or out of the storage unit, improving land use efficiency.

[0058] Figure 1 The figure shown is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a three-dimensional airport according to an embodiment of this application.

[0059] like Figure 1 As shown, the three-dimensional airport may include, but is not limited to, the storage unit 20, the vertical take-off and landing platform 30, and the storage unit dispatch center 10.

[0060] The aforementioned storage unit 20 is used to store VTOL80. This VTOL80 can include, but is not limited to, unmanned vertical takeoff and landing (UVTOL) aircraft and manned vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Further, vertical takeoff and landing vehicles include vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, drones, and EVTOL80 (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) vehicles. An EVTOL80 is an aircraft, typically a drone or manned aircraft, designed to provide fast, efficient, and environmentally friendly air transportation solutions in urban environments. Vertical takeoff and landing vehicles can take off, land, and operate in specific areas or facilities. Whether a specific vertical takeoff and landing vehicle carries passengers depends on the specific vehicle being transported.

[0061] The aforementioned vertical takeoff and landing platform 30 is located at the very top of the entire automated airport, situated atop the storage structure 20. Thus, the vertical takeoff and landing platform 30 can be used to carry VTOL80 aircraft about to take off or land, facilitating the vertical landing of the VTOL80 on the platform. Furthermore, the position of the VTOL80 can be adjusted to allow it to enter the storage structure 21.

[0062] The aforementioned storage main unit scheduling center 10 is used to schedule VTOLs to be scheduled. A VTOL to be scheduled refers to one or more VTOLs 80 stored within the storage main unit 20 that require scheduling. For example, a VTOL to be scheduled might be moved from the vertical take-off and landing platform 30 to the storage structure 21. Another example is a VTOL to be scheduled moving from the storage structure 21 to the vertical take-off and landing platform 30. Yet another example is a VTOL to be scheduled moving from the storage structure 21 to the operation and maintenance system 40 in the ground facilities. And yet another example is a VTOL to be scheduled moving from the storage structure 21 to the passenger entrance / exit 50 in the ground facilities.

[0063] Figure 2 As shown Figure 1 The diagram shows a plan view of a three-dimensional airport.

[0064] like Figure 2 As shown, the aforementioned storage body 20 may include, but is not limited to, the lifting structure 22 and a plurality of storage structures 21 arranged along a circular path in the vertical direction and connected to the lifting structure 22.

[0065] For example, the lifting structure 22 may include, but is not limited to, a track structure, and multiple storage structures 21 are connected to the track structure and are spaced apart; the storage structure 21 is used to store VTOL80s parked in the automated airport; the lifting structure 22 can rotate cyclically along a circular path in the vertical direction, driving the storage structure 21 to perform cyclic lifting and lowering movements along the circular path.

[0066] For example, each of the multiple storage structures 21 can be, but is not limited to, a cuboid without a top, and one side of the cuboid can be opened. Thus, the multiple storage structures 21 are arranged along a circular path in the vertical direction, similar to a Ferris wheel structure, allowing for the three-dimensional stacking of VTOL80 and reducing the overall footprint of the structure. Furthermore, subsequently, according to instructions from the storage main scheduling center 10, the storage structures 21 can be scheduled in real time by rotating or translating using the lifting structure 22. This is achieved through the track-changing mechanism of the lifting structure 22, requiring scheduling between structural modules. For example, VTOL80 can be moved from storage structure 21 to the rooftop vertical lift platform 30. Or, for example, VTOL80 can be moved from storage structure 21 to the operation and maintenance system 40. Or, for example, VTOL80 can be moved from storage structure 21 to the passenger entrance / exit 50.

[0067] Continue as Figure 2 As shown, the aforementioned vertical take-off and landing platform 30 is located at the top of the three-dimensional airport and is used for the take-off and landing of the VTOLs to be scheduled in the VTOL 80, and for transporting the VTOLs to be scheduled into or out of the storage body 20.

[0068] The aforementioned storage main scheduling center 10 is used to parse the received real-time scheduling instructions, parse out the storage structures to be scheduled among the multiple storage structures 21, and send the real-time scheduling instructions to the elevator structure 22. The storage structure to be scheduled refers to the storage structure 21 that needs to be scheduled among the multiple storage structures 21.

[0069] The lifting structure 22 also responds to the real-time scheduling command to control the storage structure to be scheduled to move along the circular path and dock with the vertical take-off and landing platform 30 for transporting the VTOL to be scheduled into or out of the storage structure to be scheduled.

[0070] The aforementioned real-time scheduling instruction refers to the instruction used to schedule the VTOL to be scheduled, thereby completing the movement of the VTOL. This real-time scheduling instruction includes the scheduling object and the scheduling destination address. The scheduling destination address can refer to the destination to which the scheduling is required.

[0071] The aforementioned target address is not a specific physical address, but rather a communication IP address. When two communication modules maintain real-time communication, the corresponding hardware of the communication modules can accurately send real-time information to the receiving party. This receiving party is a structural module within the 3D airport.

[0072] To better understand the various parts of the embodiments in this application, the following details the various parts of the three-dimensional airport.

[0073] Figure 3 As shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the vertical take-off and landing platform 30 in the three-dimensional airport shown.

[0074] like Figure 3 As shown, the aforementioned vertical take-off and landing platform 30 may include, but is not limited to: a first communication module 31, a first sensing module 32, a first computing module 33, and a mobile mechanical component 34.

[0075] It should be noted that the first communication module 31 is used to establish real-time communication with the VTOL to be scheduled; the content of the communication may include, but is not limited to, sending take-off or landing instructions from the VTOL 80.

[0076] The first sensing module 32 is used to identify the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled in response to takeoff or landing commands, and to feed back the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled to the first calculation module 33.

[0077] The first calculation module 33 is used to generate control input signals for the mobile mechanical component 34 based on the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled. These control input signals are used to control the movement of the mobile mechanical component 34. These control input signals may include, but are not limited to, control signals used to control the current position of the mobile mechanical component 34, moving the VTOL to be scheduled from the VTOL lift exit 35 to a designated takeoff or parking position on the vertical takeoff and landing platform 30, and / or control signals used to control the current position of the mobile mechanical component 34, moving the landing or parking position of the VTOL to be scheduled on the vertical takeoff and landing platform 30 to the VTOL lift exit 35.

[0078] The aforementioned mobile mechanical component 34 is used to adjust the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled in real time through the aforementioned control input signal, and to dock with the storage body 20 to complete the transport of the VTOL to be scheduled in or out.

[0079] In some optional embodiments, the first calculation module 33 is used to generate a control input signal for the mobile mechanical component 34 based on the real-time location of the VTOL to be scheduled; the control input signal is used to control the movement of the mobile mechanical component 34.

[0080] The real-time location of the VTOL to be scheduled may include, but is not limited to, the parking location of the VTOL to be scheduled parked on the vertical take-off and landing platform 30, or the real-time location of the VTOL to be scheduled may include, but is not limited to, the parking location of the VTOL to be scheduled parked in the storage structure 21.

[0081] The aforementioned mobile mechanical component 34 is used to adjust its current position in real time according to the control input signal, move to a position below the VTOL to be scheduled, lift the VTOL to be scheduled, and adjust the real-time position and attitude of the VTOL to be scheduled so that the VTOL to be scheduled can dock with the transport-in or transport-out storage structure 21. In this way, it is beneficial to control the docking of the VTOL to be scheduled with the transport-in or transport-out storage structure 21 and realize the automation of the movement of the VTOL to be scheduled.

[0082] Figure 4 As shown Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the mobile mechanical component 34 in the three-dimensional airport shown. Figure 5 As shown Figure 4 A plan view of the movable mechanical component 34 shown.

[0083] In such Figure 4 and Figure 5In the example shown, the mobile mechanical component 34 may include, but is not limited to, a transport structure 341, a hydraulic device 342, and a load-bearing structure 343.

[0084] Next, the aforementioned transport structure 341 is used to change the position of the aircraft. The transport structure 341 may be, for example, wheels. The hydraulic system 342 is used to provide power to the moving mechanical components 34. This hydraulic system 342 is a device that uses fluid to transfer energy; it consists of a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic motor (or hydraulic cylinder), hydraulic valves, a hydraulic tank, and pipelines. The hydraulic system 342 achieves mechanical motion and force transmission by controlling the flow and pressure of the fluid. The load-bearing structure 343 is used to support the VTOL80. The load-bearing structure 343 may be, for example, a flat plate or support bars.

[0085] The aforementioned mobile mechanical component 34 may include, but is not limited to, a wheeled transport structure with the aforementioned hydraulic device 342, such as a wheeled ground vehicle.

[0086] When the VTOL 80 descends, it aims at the vertical takeoff and landing platform 30. However, due to the accuracy issues of the VTOL 80's algorithm, the moving mechanical component 34 may need to move the VTOL 80 to align it with the docking position of the VTOL 80 with the storage structure 21 on the VTOL 80. Therefore, after the VTOL 80 comes to a stop, it is moved to the bottom of the VTOL 80 via a transport structure 341 equipped with a hydraulic device 342. Then, the hydraulic device 342 is activated, raising the VTOL 80 and sending it to the docking position with the storage structure 21. After the position is adjusted, the VTOL 80 is placed in the storage structure 21 via the hydraulic device 342, and then removed from the storage structure 21 and returned to the usual parking position of the VTOL 30. This usual parking position allows for the orderly placement of the moving mechanical component 34.

[0087] continue Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the example shown, an aircraft is used as the VTOL to be scheduled. The function of the moving mechanical component 34 is to move to the area below the aircraft after it lands. The aircraft is lifted by the hydraulic device 342, and its position and attitude are adjusted based on the control commands of the first calculation module 33, so that the aircraft to be stored moves to the center of the aircraft storage structure 21 and docks with the storage structure 21. After the position adjustment is completed, the aircraft is lowered by the hydraulic device 342 and leaves the storage structure 21 to return to the vertical take-off and landing platform 30.

[0088] In general, the mobile mechanical assembly 34 includes a hydraulic system 342 that can lift the aircraft and an actuation structure (transport structure 341) that can change the aircraft's position. The mobile mechanical assembly 34 generally does not leave the vertical takeoff and landing platform 30, and there is no rigid physical connection between the mobile mechanical assembly 34 and the vertical takeoff and landing platform 30. The mobile mechanical assembly 34 can simply be parked in the usual parking position on the vertical takeoff and landing platform 30, and the two work together to send the aircraft into or out of the storage structure 21.

[0089] Figure 6 As shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the VTOL take-off and landing exit 35 of the vertical take-off and landing platform 30 in the three-dimensional airport when it is in an idle state. Figure 7 As shown Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of the VTOL lifting outlet 35 and the storage structure 21.

[0090] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the aforementioned automated airport may also include, but is not limited to, a first retrieval structure 60 and a VTOL lift-off exit 35 located on the vertical take-off and landing platform 30. The VTOL lift-off exit 35 is the location where it docks with the storage structure 21.

[0091] The aforementioned VTOL lifting outlet 35 can be one or multiple, depending on actual needs. In some examples, a single VTOL lifting outlet 35 can be located in the middle of the vertical take-off and landing platform 30. This creates a hollow center in the platform 30, which can accommodate the shape of the movable unit 211 of the storage structure 21. When needed, the movable unit 211 can be lifted onto the platform 30 via the first extraction device 61. In other examples, the VTOL lifting outlet 35 can also be located at the edge of the platform 30. The edge VTOL lifting outlet 35 connects to the lifted storage structure 21 via the first extraction structure 60; details will not be elaborated further here.

[0092] The aforementioned first extraction structure 60 may include, but is not limited to, a lifting track (not shown in the figure) that docks with the VTOL lifting outlet 35 and changes height in the vertical direction. The aforementioned lifting track is used to lift the storage structure 21 and the VTOL to be scheduled placed on the storage structure 21 along the lifting track (not shown in the figure) to the VTOL lifting outlet 35, or to lower it from the VTOL lifting outlet 35 to the storage structure 21.

[0093] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2In the example of the first extraction structure 60 described above, the first extraction structure 60 can be connected to the vertical take-off and landing platform 30, opening the storage structure 21 and docking with the first extraction device 61 to raise or lower the storage structure 21. Thus, when the VTOL to be scheduled in the storage structure 21 is aligned with the VTOL lifting outlet 35, the lifting track (not shown in the figure) faces towards the direction approaching the VTOL lifting outlet 35, raising the VTOL to be scheduled to the VTOL lifting outlet 35, or lowering it from the VTOL lifting outlet 35 to the storage structure 21.

[0094] In some other examples of the first extraction structure 60 described above, the first extraction structure 60 can be connected to the storage body 20 and the storage structure 21 can be directly lifted or lowered via a lifting track (not shown in the figure).

[0095] For the above storage structure 21, any one of the following four optional implementation methods is acceptable:

[0096] Based on this, in the first optional implementation of the storage structure 21, the storage structure 21 may include, but is not limited to, a movable unit 211 that can be raised and lowered relative to the vertical take-off and landing platform 30. This movable unit 211 serves as a liftable support plate for convenient storage and movement of the VTOL 80.

[0097] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, see continue. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first extraction structure 60 may include, but is not limited to, a first extraction device 61 vertically connected to the lifting rail 62. The lifting rail 62 allows the first extraction device 61 to move longitudinally relative to the storage body 20. The first extraction device 61 moves longitudinally relative to the vertical lift platform 30 along the lifting rail 62. The first extraction device 61 may be, but is not limited to, one or more support plates capable of supporting the movable unit 211 and the VTOL to be scheduled placed on the movable unit 211. The first extraction device 61 supports the movable unit 211 connected below it and lifts the movable unit 211 and the VTOL to be scheduled placed on it along the lifting rail 62 to the VTOL lifting outlet 35, or lowers it from the VTOL lifting outlet 35 to the movable unit 211. Thus, the movable unit 211 cooperates with the first extraction device 61, requiring only the addition of the movable unit 211 without major changes to the entire lifting structure 22, thereby reducing the storage cost of the VTOL to be scheduled.

[0098] Figure 8 As shown Figure 1 The diagram shows the storage structure 21 in the three-dimensional airport when it is in use. Figure 9 As shown Figure 8The diagram shows the storage structure 21 in an idle state. Figure 10 As shown Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the fixed unit 212 in the storage structure 21 shown.

[0099] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in a second optional implementation of the storage structure 21, the storage structure 21 may further include, but is not limited to, a fixed unit 212 fixed to the lifting structure 22. The movable unit 211 is located above the fixed unit 212 and is separate from or combined with the fixed unit 212, with a gap 213 between the movable unit 211 and the fixed unit 212. This gap 213 is used for adaptation to the first extraction device 61.

[0100] The first extraction device 61 is used to insert into the gap 213, support it under the movable unit 211, and lift the movable unit 211 and the VTOL to be scheduled placed on the movable unit 211 along the lifting track 62 to the VTOL lifting outlet 35, or lower it from the VTOL lifting outlet 35 to the movable unit 211.

[0101] In such Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the storage structure 21 comprises two main parts: a fixed unit 212 and a movable unit 211. The fixed unit 212 is always fixed to the lifting structure 22. The movable unit 211 can be separated from or combined with the fixed unit 212, and in the combined state, a certain gap 213 is left between the movable unit 211 and the fixed unit 212, thereby allowing the first extraction structure 60 below the movable unit 211 to interact with the movable unit 211. The movable unit 211 can be a plate-like structure with grooves, such as... Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown. The aforementioned fixing unit 212 can be a plate-like structure for supporting the VTOL80, such as... Figure 10 As shown.

[0102] Continue as Figures 8 to 10 As shown, the storage structure 21 described above has three states:

[0103] First state: When the storage structure 21 stores VTOL80, the fixed unit 212 is combined with the movable unit 211, and VTOL80 is located above the movable unit 211.

[0104] The second state: When the storage structure 21 is idle, the fixed unit 212 and the movable unit 211 are combined.

[0105] The third state: When it is necessary to transport the VTOL80 to the passenger entrance / exit 50, and / or the operation and maintenance system 40, and / or the vertical take-off and landing platform 30, the fixed unit 212 is separated from the movable unit 211, and the first extraction structure 60 can take away the movable unit 211 and the parked VTOL.

[0106] Figure 11 As shown Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the first extraction structure 60 in the three-dimensional airport.

[0107] Combination Figure 2 As shown, Figure 11 As shown, the aforementioned vertical take-off and landing platform 30 may include, but is not limited to, a first surface 36 facing the storage structure 21.

[0108] The aforementioned first extraction structure 60 may also include, but is not limited to, a clearance structure 90 connected to the first surface 36. The clearance structure 90 is connected to the first extraction device 61, and the first extraction device 61 moves relative to the clearance structure 90 to adjust the lifting track 62 to avoid the storage structure 21.

[0109] The aforementioned avoidance structure 90 and the first extraction structure 60 can be integrally formed, or they can be two independent structures connected together.

[0110] See also Figure 11 The example shown, Figure 11 The avoidance structure 90 shown can be a first horizontal track, and the lifting track 62 can be a first longitudinal track. The first horizontal track is located at the top layer of the first extraction structure 60. The first extraction structure 60 mainly includes three parts: a first extraction device 61, a first horizontal track, and a first longitudinal track. The first longitudinal track is vertically connected between the avoidance structure 90 and the first extraction device 61, and moves horizontally along the first horizontal track. For example, the first longitudinal track moves to the left along the first horizontal track to avoid the storage structure 21. Or, the first longitudinal track moves to the left along the first horizontal track to approach the storage structure 21. The first extraction structure 60 mainly realizes the movement of the movable unit 211 between the storage body 20 and the vertical lifting platform 30 by the longitudinal movement of the first extraction device 61 along the first longitudinal track.

[0111] In a second example, the avoidance structure can be a folding structure, with the first longitudinal track folded toward the first surface 36 inside the vertical lifting platform.

[0112] In the third optional implementation of the storage structure 21 described above, the storage structure 21 only includes the fixed unit 212 and does not include the movable unit 211. The lifting track (not shown in the figure) can be an irregular track (not shown in the figure) that rotates cyclically along an irregular circular path in the vertical direction. This irregular track includes a protrusion at its highest point in the vertical direction, referred to simply as the highest point protrusion. This highest point protrusion is the highest compared to other positions on the irregular track. The storage structure 21 moves from either side of the highest point protrusion to the highest point, driving the storage structure 21 to move along the irregular track to the highest point, aligning it with the VTOL lifting outlet 35, and lifting the VTOL to be dispatched to the VTOL lifting outlet 35.

[0113] In a fourth optional implementation of the storage structure 21, the lifting structure 22 of the storage body 20 may also include, but is not limited to, a ring-shaped transmission structure (not shown in the figure), used to cause the storage structure 21 to rotate cyclically along the transmission structure in a ring-shaped track. This transmission structure may be, for example, a transmission track. The storage body 20 may also include, but is not limited to, a fixed shaft connected to the center of the transmission structure. The fixed shaft of the lifting structure 22 is connected to the center of multiple storage structures 21. The lifting track may be a longitudinal track connected to the fixed shaft of the lifting structure 22 and arranged in the longitudinal direction. The lifting structure 22 rises or falls along the longitudinal track, causing multiple storage structures 21 to be lifted toward or fall toward the VTOL lifting outlet 35.

[0114] Figure 12 The diagram shown is an overall schematic diagram of the three-dimensional airport including ground facilities according to an embodiment of this application.

[0115] like Figure 12 As shown, in some optional embodiments, the real-time scheduling instruction may include, but is not limited to, scheduling instructions related to ground facilities; correspondingly, the storage main scheduling center 10 is used to parse the received real-time scheduling instruction, parse out the scheduling instructions related to ground facilities, and send the scheduling instructions related to ground facilities to the lifting structure 22. The lifting structure 22 also responds to the scheduling instructions related to ground facilities by controlling the storage structure to be scheduled to move along a circular path, dock with the ground facilities, and transport the VTOL to be scheduled into or out of the storage structure to be scheduled.

[0116] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 ,like Figure 12As shown, the aforementioned automated airport may also include, but is not limited to, a second retrieval structure and ground facilities. The second retrieval structure 70 is located between the ground facilities and the storage structure 21. This second retrieval structure 70 is used to dock with and transport VTOLs awaiting dispatch within the reception and dispatch storage structure. The ground facilities are connected to the storage main body 20 and are used to perform corresponding functions on the VTOLs awaiting dispatch within the reception and dispatch storage structure via the second retrieval structure 70.

[0117] In this embodiment, the second extraction structure 70 is used to connect the VTOLs to be scheduled within the storage structure to achieve the corresponding functions. Furthermore, the operation and maintenance system 40 in the ground facilities can efficiently complete maintenance, repair, and charging operations when the VTOLs are idle, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the VTOLs and enhancing the passenger travel experience. This automated three-dimensional airport can not only store VTOLs 80 but also include the operation, maintenance, and charging functions of VTOLs 80, improving the real-time passenger experience by increasing the operating efficiency of VTOLs 80.

[0118] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 12 As shown, the aforementioned ground facilities are used to implement various functions using the scheduled VTOL. These ground facilities may include, but are not limited to, the operation and maintenance system 40 and / or passenger entrances / exits 50. The operation and maintenance system 40 and passenger entrances / exits 50 are respectively connected to opposite sides of the storage unit 20 and are respectively connected to the storage unit 20.

[0119] The aforementioned operation and maintenance system 40 is used to perform at least one of the following operation and maintenance procedures on the VTOL 80 connected within the storage entity 20: power replacement, maintenance, cleaning, and repair. Thus, the storage entity 20 (i.e., the highest building in the middle) and the operation and maintenance system 40 are interconnected. If a VTOL 80 requires maintenance during storage, the computing center of the operation and maintenance system 40 will communicate with the storage entity scheduling center 10, which will then allocate the corresponding storage structure 21 to the operation and maintenance system 40 according to the instructions.

[0120] In related technologies, aircraft are transported to specialized maintenance and repair systems via dedicated transfer vehicles for repair and recharging, significantly increasing the operating costs of the aircraft. In contrast, this embodiment combines the storage structure 21 with the maintenance system 40, allowing the VTOL 80 stored in the storage structure 21 to be directly transferred to the maintenance system 40, thereby significantly improving the overall efficiency of the system and reducing operating costs.

[0121] Next, the aforementioned passenger entrance / exit 50 is used to facilitate passengers boarding or leaving the VTOL 80.

[0122] This paper describes the cooperation between the operation and maintenance system 40 and the storage entity 20, and the cooperation between the passenger entrance / exit 50 and the storage entity 20. The following explanation uses the cooperation between the operation and maintenance system 40 and the storage entity 20 as an example:

[0123] The aforementioned scheduling instructions related to ground facilities may include, but are not limited to, operation and maintenance (O&M) scheduling instructions. The storage unit 20 has a default transport position for interfacing with the O&M system 40. Correspondingly, the storage unit scheduling center 10 parses the received real-time scheduling instructions, extracts the O&M scheduling instructions containing the storage structure to be scheduled, and sends the O&M scheduling instructions to the lifting structure 22. The lifting structure 22 also responds to the O&M scheduling instructions by controlling the storage structure to be scheduled to move along a circular path, interfacing with the O&M system 40, and transporting the VTOLs to be maintained into or out of the storage structure. In this way, the O&M system 40 can improve its maintenance capabilities, simultaneously increasing system efficiency and reducing the operating costs of the VTOLs to be maintained.

[0124] This example of passenger entrance / exit 50 cooperating with storage unit 20 is similar to the example of operation and maintenance system 40 cooperating with storage unit 20. Compared to the example of operation and maintenance system 40 cooperating with storage unit 20, in this example of passenger entrance / exit 50 cooperating with storage unit 20, the aforementioned scheduling instructions related to ground facilities may include, but are not limited to, usage scheduling instructions for the VTOL 80 to be used; storage unit 20 has a default passenger transport position that docks with passenger entrance / exit 50; correspondingly, storage unit scheduling center 10 is used to parse the received real-time scheduling instructions, parse out the usage scheduling instructions containing the storage structure to be scheduled, and send the usage scheduling instructions to the aforementioned lifting structure 22. The aforementioned lifting structure 22 also responds to the usage scheduling instructions by controlling the storage structure to be scheduled to move along a circular path to the default passenger transport position and dock with passenger entrance / exit 50, so that passengers can board or leave the VTOL 80 to be used within the storage structure to be scheduled.

[0125] Figure 13 As shown Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the second extraction structure 70 of the three-dimensional airport.

[0126] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 12 ,like Figure 13 As shown, the storage structure 21 may include, but is not limited to, the movable unit 211. The movable unit 211 is separate from the storage body 20 and moves up and down relative to the vertical take-off and landing platform 30.

[0127] In some alternative embodiments, the second extraction structure 70 described above is similar to the first extraction structure 60 above, except that the second horizontal track 73 is located at the bottom of the storage body 20. Furthermore, the basic composition, structure, and function of the second extraction structure 70 are similar to those of the first extraction structure 60 above.

[0128] Specifically, the second extraction structure 70 may include, but is not limited to: a second extraction device 71; the second extraction device 71 is supported and connected below the movable unit 211, and the movable unit 211 and the VTOL to be dispatched placed on the movable unit 211 are horizontally moved into or out of the ground facility.

[0129] Continue as Figure 13 As shown, the second extraction structure 70 mainly includes three parts: a second extraction device 71, a second horizontal track 73, and a second vertical track 72.

[0130] Next, the second horizontal track 73 is fixed to the ground of the maintenance system 40 or passenger entrance / exit 50, allowing the second longitudinal track 72 to move horizontally forward. The second longitudinal track 72 is located above the horizontal track, allowing the retrieval device to move vertically. The retrieval device can interact with the secondary storage module through the gap between the main storage module and the secondary storage module to complete the retrieval, and can move back and forth based on the track, thereby achieving cooperation between the maintenance system 40 and the storage body 20, and between the passenger entrance / exit 50 and the storage body 20. This part mainly achieves the movement of the movable unit 211 in different structures through the horizontal movement of the retrieval device.

[0131] For example, the cooperation process between storage entity 20 and operation and maintenance system 40 mainly includes the following steps:

[0132] ① The storage main body scheduling center 10 transports the storage structure to be scheduled to the vicinity of the cooperative structure of the storage main body 20 and the operation and maintenance system 40.

[0133] ② Adjust the position of the extraction device by means of the second longitudinal track 72 and the second horizontal track 73 until it can enter the gap 213 between the fixed unit 212 and the movable unit 211.

[0134] ③ Adjust the height of the extraction device by the second longitudinal track 72, and promote the separation of the fixed unit 212 and the movable unit 211 by lifting the movable unit 211.

[0135] ④ The position of the extraction device is adjusted by the second horizontal track 73, thereby transporting the movable unit 211 and the aircraft above it to the above-mentioned operation and maintenance system 40.

[0136] Similarly, the process of transporting the movable unit 211 from the operation and maintenance system 40 to the storage body 20 can also be obtained.

[0137] Figure 14 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the structural modules of the three-dimensional airport according to an embodiment of this application.

[0138] like Figure 14 In the embodiment shown, the storage main scheduling center 10 may include, but is not limited to, a second communication module and a second computing module.

[0139] The second communication module communicates with both the storage unit 20 and the lifting structure 22 to receive the identity information of the VTOL 80 carried by the storage structure 21 and the real-time position and status information of the lifting structure 22. The second calculation module generates real-time scheduling instructions for the VTOL to be scheduled based on the identity information of the carried VTOL 80 and the real-time position and status information of the lifting structure 22.

[0140] The identification information of the carried VTOL 80 is used to represent the VTOL 80. This identification information can be a unique identifier for the carried VTOL 80, such as a unique number. The real-time position and status information of the aforementioned lifting structure 22 is used to represent the real-time position and status of the lifting structure 22. This real-time position and status information of the lifting structure 22 may include, but is not limited to, the real-time position of the lifting structure 22 and whether the lifting structure 22 is in a working state or a stationary state, so as to better schedule the carried VTOL 80 through the real-time position and status information of the lifting structure 22.

[0141] The aforementioned storage unit scheduling center 10 aggregates real-time data from multiple sources to generate decision instructions (also known as real-time scheduling instructions). The aggregated real-time data can be collected information, including but not limited to carrier type, carrying capacity, power consumption, and overall VTOL80 status, to determine which tasks the VTOL80 in the storage unit 20 is suitable for and whether it requires charging or maintenance. This can be achieved through dynamic programming. For example, by inputting environmental constraints, current task requirements, and feasible actions, a series of action sequences can be derived that optimizes both time and energy costs. Any process that generates the real-time scheduling instructions for the VTOLs to be scheduled and implements the scheduling is within the scope of protection of this application embodiment and will not be detailed here.

[0142] Continue as Figure 14In the illustrated embodiment, the storage entity 20 may include, but is not limited to: a second sensing module, used for wirelessly identifying the identity information of the VTOL 80 carried by the storage structure 21; and a third communication module, used for communicating with the storage entity scheduling center 10 and transmitting the identity information of the carried VTOL 80 to the storage entity scheduling center 10. In this way, information about each carried VTOL 80 can be obtained, so that the storage entity scheduling center 10 can subsequently schedule specific VTOL 80s.

[0143] Figure 15 As shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanical components 100 of the three-dimensional airport shown.

[0144] Continue as Figure 14 In the illustrated embodiments, as Figure 15 As shown, the lifting structure 22 may include, but is not limited to, a third sensing module, a fourth communication module, and an adjustment mechanical component 100.

[0145] The third sensing module communicates with each of the multiple storage structures 21 in the storage unit 20 to collect the position information of each storage structure 21. The fourth communication module sends the position information of each storage structure 21 to the storage unit scheduling center 10 and receives the real-time scheduling command from the storage unit scheduling center 10. The adjustment mechanism 100 adjusts the position information of each storage structure 21 in real time based on the real-time scheduling command. This adjustment mechanism 100 refers to a rotational or translational structure that enables real-time scheduling of the storage structures 21, such as the transmission structure mentioned above.

[0146] In some optional examples, the structure of mechanical component 100 is adjusted as follows: Figure 15 As shown, it mainly includes a mechanical structure 101 and a power structure 102. The mechanical structure 101 can be mechanically connected to and fixed to the lifting structure 22 during rotation. It can be fixed by gear engagement or by gripping (the mechanical structure 101 gradually grips and fixes the lifting structure 22 when it rotates to it, and releases and separates when it moves away). The power structure 102 provides the power for the overall rotation, such as a motor or other equipment that can provide sufficient torque.

[0147] The aforementioned movable mechanical component 34 is located on the vertical takeoff and landing platform 30 and is used to adjust the position of the aircraft that has landed on the platform, so that the aircraft can be positioned under the movable unit 211 for easy storage. Meanwhile, the adjusting mechanical component 100 is used to rotate the lifting structure 22, thereby changing the position of the storage structure 21.

[0148] For the basic hardware components, the various communication modules mentioned above can actually be completely identical, because at the functional level, these communication modules share the same responsibility: to send data to one or more other communication modules in real time. Only the specific data content differs. For example, the communication module corresponding to the storage structure 21 and the main storage scheduling center 10 receives the real-time positions of each storage structure 21, while the communication module of the take-off and landing platform receives the position information of the VTOL80. This article describes them separately mainly because different communication modules belong to different parts of the system.

[0149] In this paper, the functions of each sensing module are different. For sensors related to the lifting platform, these may include, but are not limited to, pressure sensors (which need to determine whether the mechanical components have lifted the VTOL80) and position and attitude sensors (similar to cameras, millimeter-wave radar, etc., used to determine the current position and attitude of the VTOL80, providing feedback to the computing unit, thereby calculating the control input of the mechanical components). The main function of the sensor modules included in the lifting structure 22 is to determine the position of each storage structure 21 through position sensors, thereby providing basic information for the low-level control of the storage structure 21 storage main scheduling center 10 (the storage structure 21 needs to reach a certain position). For sensors related to the storage structure 21, their main function is to obtain basic information of the relevant VTOL80 in the storage structure 21 through radio frequency sensors (such as the type of transport, carrying capacity, power, and overall status of the VTOL80), thereby providing basic information for the high-level decision-making of the storage structure 21 storage main scheduling center 10 (a certain storage structure 21 needs to enter the maintenance equipment, etc.).

[0150] The first computing module included in the vertical take-off and landing platform 30 and the second computing module included in the storage main scheduling center 10 in this article have different functions.

[0151] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include, but are not limited to, at least one of those features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0152] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0153] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0154] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to," "set on," "fixed to," or "mounted on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. Furthermore, when a component is considered to be "fixedly connected" to another component, the connection can be detachable or non-detachable, such as through socketing, snap-fitting, integral molding, welding, etc., which are achievable in conventional technologies and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0155] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this specification and is not intended to limit this specification. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this specification should be included within the scope of protection of this specification.

[0156] It should also be noted that the terms "may include, but are not limited to," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that may include, but is not limited to, a series of elements may include not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "may include, but is not limited to, one…" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in a process, method, article, or apparatus that may include, but is not limited to, said element.

Claims

1. A three-dimensional airport, characterized in that, include: The storage unit includes a lifting structure and multiple storage structures arranged along a circular path in the vertical direction and connected to the lifting structure; The storage structure is used to store vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (VTOLs) parked in the automated airport; the lifting structure can rotate cyclically along a circular path in the vertical direction, driving the storage structure to perform cyclic lifting and lowering motions along the circular path. A vertical take-off and landing platform is located at the top of the three-dimensional airport and is used for the take-off and landing of VTOLs to be scheduled in the VTOLs, and to transport the VTOLs to be scheduled into or out of the storage body. The storage main scheduling center is used to parse the received real-time scheduling instructions, parse out the storage structures to be scheduled among the multiple storage structures, and send the real-time scheduling instructions to the lifting structure. The lifting structure also responds to the real-time scheduling command to control the storage structure to be scheduled to move along the circular path and dock with the vertical take-off and landing platform for transporting the VTOL to be scheduled into or out of the storage structure to be scheduled. The three-dimensional airport also includes: The VTOL lift exit is located on the vertical take-off and landing platform; The first extraction structure includes a lifting track that connects to the VTOL lifting outlet and changes height in the vertical direction; the lifting track is used to lift the storage structure and the VTOL to be scheduled, which is parked in the storage structure, along the lifting track to the VTOL lifting outlet, or to lower it from the VTOL lifting outlet to the storage structure. The storage structure includes: a movable unit that can be raised and lowered relative to the vertical take-off and landing platform; The first extraction structure includes: a first extraction device vertically connected to the lifting track; the lifting track is used to allow the first extraction device to move longitudinally relative to the storage body; the first extraction device is used to support and connect below the movable unit, and to lift the movable unit and the scheduled VTOL placed on the movable unit along the lifting track to the VTOL lifting outlet, or to lower it from the VTOL lifting outlet to the movable unit.

2. The automated airport as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical take-off and landing platform includes: The first communication module is used to establish real-time communication with the VTOL to be scheduled; the content of the communication includes sending take-off or landing instructions to the VTOL. The first sensing module is used to identify the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled in response to the takeoff command or the landing command, and to feed back the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled to the first calculation module. The first calculation module is used to generate a control input signal for the mobile mechanical component based on the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled; the control input signal is used to control the movement of the mobile mechanical component. The mobile mechanical component is used to adjust the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled in real time through the control input signal, and to dock with the storage body to complete the loading or unloading of the VTOL to be scheduled.

3. The three-dimensional airport as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first calculation module is used to generate a control input signal for the mobile mechanical component based on the real-time position of the VTOL to be scheduled and the current position of the mobile mechanical component; the control input signal is used to control the movement of the mobile mechanical component. The mobile mechanical component is used to adjust its current position in real time according to the control input signal, move to the area below the VTOL to be scheduled, lift the VTOL to be scheduled, and adjust the real-time position and attitude of the VTOL to be scheduled so that the VTOL to be scheduled can dock and be transported into or out of the storage structure.

4. The automated airport as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The storage structure further includes: a fixed unit fixed to the lifting structure; the movable unit is located above the fixed unit and is separate from or combined with the fixed unit; there is a gap between the movable unit and the fixed unit; The first extraction device is used to insert into the gap, support under the movable unit, and lift the movable unit and the VTOL to be scheduled placed on the movable unit along the lifting track to the VTOL lifting outlet, or lower it from the VTOL lifting outlet to the movable unit.

5. The automated airport as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical take-off and landing platform includes: a first surface facing the storage structure; The first extraction structure further includes: a clearance structure connected to the first surface; the clearance structure is connected to the first extraction device, and the first extraction device moves relative to the clearance structure to adjust the lifting track and avoid the storage structure.

6. The automated airport as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The storage main scheduling center is used to parse the received real-time scheduling instructions, parse out the scheduling instructions related to the ground facilities, and send the scheduling instructions related to the ground facilities to the lifting structure. The lifting structure also responds to the scheduling command related to the ground facility, controls the storage structure to be scheduled to move along a circular path, docks with the ground facility, and transports the VTOL to be scheduled into or out of the storage structure to be scheduled. The three-dimensional airport also includes: The second extraction structure is disposed between the ground facility and the storage structure; The ground facility is connected to the storage entity and is used to connect to the scheduled VTOL within the scheduled storage structure via the second extraction structure.

7. The three-dimensional airport as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The storage structure includes a movable unit; the movable unit is separate from the storage body and can move up and down relative to the vertical lift platform; The second extraction structure includes: a second extraction structure, which is supported and connected below the movable unit, and moves the movable unit and the scheduled VTOL parked on the movable unit horizontally into or out of the ground facility.

8. The automated airport as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The storage entity scheduling center includes: a second communication module, which communicates with the storage entity and the lifting structure respectively, and is used to receive the identity information of the VTOL carried by the storage structure and the real-time position and status information of the lifting structure respectively; and a second calculation module, which is used to generate the real-time scheduling instruction of the VTOL to be scheduled based on the identity information of the carried VTOL and the real-time position and status information of the lifting structure.

9. The automated airport as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The storage entity includes: a second sensing module for wirelessly identifying the identity information of the VTOL carried by the storage structure; and a third communication module for communicating with the storage entity scheduling center and transmitting the identity information of the VTOL carried to the storage entity scheduling center.

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