Parking cabin for charging unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The parking cabin comprises a cabin body and a cabin door, a supporting table and a parking table are sequentially arranged in the cabin body and connected to form an unmanned aerial vehicle parking area, a lifting assembly is arranged between a cabin body base and the supporting table, the height of the parking table can be adjusted, and therefore the space size of the parking area is adjusted; a positioning assembly is installed between the supporting table and the parking table, comprises a first adjusting gear, a second adjusting gear, a first adjusting rod and a second adjusting rod, is driven by a first driving motor and achieves adjustment through cooperation of a rack. The positioning assembly further comprises a longitudinal positioning rod, a transverse positioning rod and a vertical rod, the vertical rod is connected with the first connecting rod, the second connecting rod and the positioning rod and slidably arranged in a receding groove of the parking platform, and a charging platform is arranged on the parking platform and used for parking and charging of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The space is adjusted through the lifting assembly, accurate parking of the unmanned aerial vehicle is ensured through the positioning assembly, rapid charging is achieved through the charging table, the overall structure is compact, the functions are comprehensive, and an efficient and safe parking and charging solution is provided for the unmanned aerial vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and in particular to a parking cabin for charging unmanned aerial vehicles. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development and widespread application of drone technology, drones have shown great potential and value in many fields such as aerial photography, logistics, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. However, the endurance and charging efficiency of drones have always been one of the key factors restricting their further popularization and application. Traditional drone charging methods often require manual intervention, which is not only inefficient but also poses safety risks. Therefore, it is particularly important to develop a docking cabin that can automatically, efficiently, and safely provide charging services for drones.

[0003] At present, although there are some solutions for drone parking and charging on the market, most of them have problems such as complex structure, cumbersome operation, inaccurate positioning, and low charging efficiency. For example, some parking bays require manual adjustment of the drone's position, which is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also easy to cause damage to the drone due to improper operation.

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present invention proposes a charging parking cabin specially designed for UAVs, aiming to provide a safe and efficient parking and charging environment for UAVs. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide a parking cabin for charging a drone, so as to solve the problems of low efficiency, complex operation and low safety of drone charging and parking in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives and other related objectives, the present invention provides a parking cabin for charging a drone.

[0007] It includes: a cabin and a cabin door, wherein a support platform and a parking platform are sequentially arranged in the cabin, the support platform and the parking platform are connected, and a drone parking area is formed between the parking platform and the cabin door, wherein: A lifting assembly is provided between the cabin base and the support platform, which is used to adjust the height of the parking platform, thereby adjusting the space size of the drone parking area; A positioning assembly is provided between the support platform and the parking platform, the positioning assembly comprising a first driving motor, a first adjusting gear and a second adjusting gear, the first adjusting gear and the second adjusting gear being provided at the output end of the first driving motor, first adjusting rods being provided on both sides of the first adjusting gear, the first adjusting rod being provided with a rack matched with the first adjusting gear, the first adjusting rod being provided with a first connecting rod, second adjusting rods being provided on both sides of the second adjusting gear, the second adjusting rod being provided with a rack matched with the second adjusting gear, and the second adjusting rod being provided with a second connecting rod; The positioning assembly also includes a longitudinal positioning rod and a transverse positioning rod. A vertical rod is arranged between the first connecting rod and the longitudinal positioning rod and between the second connecting rod and the transverse positioning rod. A clearance groove is arranged on the docking platform, and the vertical rod is slidably arranged in the clearance groove.

[0008] The docking station is provided with a charging station for parking the drone, which is used for parking and charging the drone.

[0009] Optionally, the lifting assembly includes a lifting frame and an electric cylinder, the cabin base and the support platform are both provided with a first slide rail, one of the first slide rails is slidably provided with an adjustment seat, and the other first slide rail is slidably provided with a slider, the lifting frame is a lifting rod hinged to each other, one end of the lifting frame is hinged to the cabin base and the support platform, respectively, and the other end is hinged to the adjustment seat and the sliding block, the output end of the electric cylinder is connected to the adjustment seat, and the cabin base is provided with a telescopic rod slidably connected to the support platform.

[0010] Optionally, a functional table is provided on the support table, and the functional table is provided with a support assembly, the support assembly includes a fixed seat and a guide roller, the guide roller is provided on the fixed seat, and the support assembly is provided with two groups, which are respectively used to act on the first adjusting rod and the second adjusting rod, the first adjusting rod is provided between the first adjusting gear and the guide roller, and the second adjusting rod is provided between the second adjusting gear and the guide roller.

[0011] Optionally, a plurality of second slide rails are provided on the support platform, and the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are both slidably disposed on the second slide rails.

[0012] Optionally, the charging platform is arranged directly above the first adjusting gear and the second adjusting gear.

[0013] Optionally, a magnetic charging induction device is provided on the charging platform, and a magnetic charging receiving circuit is provided in the magnetic charging induction device.

[0014] Optionally, the hatch includes a top cover and a bottom plate, and the top cover and the bottom plate are connected to each other as a whole.

[0015] Optionally, an automatic door opening and closing assembly is provided in the door, and the automatic door opening and closing assembly includes a second drive motor and a drive gear. The base plate is slidably provided on the cabin body, and the base plate is provided with a rack that cooperates with the drive gear. The output shaft of the second drive motor is connected to the drive gear, and the arrangement direction of the rack on the door is consistent with the sliding direction of the door.

[0016] Optionally, the top cover and the bottom plate are each provided with a set to form two groups of doors, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top of the cabin body. When the driving gear rotates, the two groups of doors slide in opposite directions to open or slide toward the middle to close.

[0017] Optionally, an infrared sensor is provided on the top cover, and the infrared sensor is signal-connected to the second drive motor.

[0018] As described above, the parking cabin for charging a drone proposed by the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the present invention can flexibly adjust the height of the parking platform through the lifting component, so as to adapt to drones of different models, ensure that the drone can be parked stably, and optimize the space size of the parking area. The positioning component adopts the first adjustment gear and the second adjustment gear, and can accurately adjust the position of the first adjustment rod and the second adjustment rod through the drive of the first drive motor, and then drive the longitudinal positioning rod and the horizontal positioning rod to move through the vertical rod, so as to achieve accurate positioning of the drone and ensure that the drone can accurately dock with the charging device; the drone charging parking cabin of the present invention integrates multiple functions such as lifting, positioning, charging and automatic opening and closing of the door, with a compact structure and comprehensive functions, providing a safe and efficient parking and charging environment for drones. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 Shown is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 Shown is a schematic diagram of the external structure of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the cooperation between the lifting assembly, the support platform and the parking platform according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of a lifting assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 Shown is a structural schematic diagram of a positioning assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the cooperation between the positioning assembly and the cabin body according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7Shown is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drone returning to the cabin according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of an automatic hatch door opening and closing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Description of reference numerals: Cabin 10, cabin base 11, support platform 12, parking platform 13, cabin door 20, top cover 21, bottom plate 22, lifting assembly 30, lifting frame 31, electric cylinder 32, first slide rail 33, adjustment seat 34, slider 35, telescopic rod 36, positioning assembly 40, first drive motor 41, first adjustment gear 42, second adjustment gear 43, first adjustment rod 44, first connecting rod 45, second adjustment rod 46, second connecting rod 47, second slide rail 48, longitudinal positioning rod 491, transverse positioning rod 492, vertical rod 493, support assembly 50, functional table 51, fixing seat 52, guide roller 53, charging table 60, drive gear 71, guide rail 72, drone 80. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following describes the embodiments of the present invention through specific examples, and those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0022] It should be noted that the diagram provided in the present embodiment only illustrates the basic concept of the present invention in a schematic manner, so the diagram only shows the components related to the present invention rather than drawing according to the number, shape and size of the components during actual implementation. The type, quantity and ratio of each component during actual implementation can be a random change, and the component layout type may also be more complicated. The structure, ratio, size, etc. illustrated in the drawings of the present specification are only used to match the content disclosed in the specification for people familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions that the present invention can implement, so they have no technical substantive significance. Any modification of the structure, change of the proportional relationship or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the present invention without affecting the effect that the present invention can produce and the purpose that can be achieved. At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" quoted in this specification are only for the convenience of narration, and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention. The change or adjustment of its relative relationship should also be regarded as the scope of the present invention without substantially changing the technical content.

[0023] The present invention provides a charging parking cabin designed specifically for UAVs, which integrates functions such as lifting, positioning, charging, and automatic opening and closing of the cabin door, providing a safe and efficient parking and charging environment for UAVs. The following is a detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] like Figure 1 to Figure 8 As shown, the parking cabin is mainly composed of a cabin body 10 and a cabin door 20. The cabin body 10 has clear internal divisions, and is provided with a support platform 12 and a parking platform 13 in sequence. The support platform 12 and the parking platform 13 are connected, and both the support platform 12 and the parking platform 13 are slidably arranged with the inner wall of the cabin body 10, and a parking area for the drone 80 is formed between the parking platform 13 and the cabin door 20; In order to adjust the size of the parking area of ​​the drone 80, the present invention sets a lifting assembly 30 between the cabin base 11 and the support platform 12. The lifting assembly 30 includes a lifting frame 31 and an electric cylinder 32. The cabin base 11 and the support platform 12 are both provided with a first slide rail 33, one of which is slidably mounted with an adjustment seat 34, and the other first slide rail 33 is slidably mounted with a slider 35. The lifting frame 31 is composed of mutually hinged lifting rods, one end of which is respectively hinged to the cabin base 11 and the support platform 12, and the other end is respectively hinged to the adjustment seat 34 and the slider 35. The output end of the electric cylinder 32 is connected to the adjustment seat 34, and the adjustment seat 34 is driven to move along the slide rail through its telescopic movement, thereby driving the lifting frame 31 to perform lifting and lowering movement. At the same time, a telescopic rod 36 slidably connected to the support platform 12 is also provided on the cabin base 11 to ensure the stability and accuracy of the lifting process.

[0025] In order to accurately position the drone 80, the present invention sets a positioning assembly 40 between the support platform 12 and the parking platform 13. The positioning assembly 40 includes a first drive motor 41, a first adjustment gear 42 and a second adjustment gear 43, and the first adjustment gear 42 and the second adjustment gear 43 are both arranged at the output end of the first drive motor 41. A first adjustment rod 44 is arranged on both sides of the first adjustment gear 42, and a rack meshing with the first adjustment gear 42 is arranged on the first adjustment rod 44, and a first connecting rod 45 is connected to the first adjustment rod 44. A second adjustment rod 46 is arranged on both sides of the second adjustment gear 43, and a rack meshing with the second adjustment gear 43 is arranged on the second adjustment rod 46, and a second connecting rod 47 is connected to the second adjustment rod 46. In addition, the positioning assembly 40 also includes a longitudinal positioning rod 491 and a transverse positioning rod 492, and the first connecting rod 45 and the longitudinal positioning rod 491 and the second connecting rod 47 and the transverse positioning rod 492 are connected by a vertical rod 493. The docking platform 13 is provided with a clearance groove for the vertical rod 493 to slide, so as to realize flexible adjustment of the positioning component 40.

[0026] A plurality of second slide rails 48 are provided on the support platform 12 , and the first connecting rod 45 and the second connecting rod 47 are both slidably provided on the second slide rails 48 . The second slide rails 48 support and guide the sliding of the longitudinal positioning rod 491 and the transverse positioning rod 492 .

[0027] In order to support and guide the first adjustment rod 44 and the second adjustment rod 46, a functional platform 51 is further provided on the support platform 12, and a support assembly 50 is provided on the functional platform 51. The support assembly 50 includes a fixed seat 52 and a guide roller 53, and the guide roller 53 is arranged on the fixed seat 52. The support assembly 50 is provided with two groups, which are respectively used to act on the first adjustment rod 44 and the second adjustment rod 46. The first adjustment rod 44 is located between the first adjustment gear 42 and the guide roller 53, and the second adjustment rod 46 is located between the second adjustment gear 43 and the guide roller 53.

[0028] A charging platform 60 is provided on the parking platform 13 for parking and charging the drone 80. The charging platform 60 is located directly above the first adjustment gear 42 and the second adjustment gear 43 to ensure that the drone 80 can be accurately docked with the charging device when parked. A magnetic charging induction device is provided on the charging platform 60, which includes a magnetic charging receiving circuit, which can cooperate with the magnetic charging transmitting device on the drone 80 to achieve a fast and stable charging process.

[0029] When the drone 80 lands on the docking station 13, the control system immediately activates the first drive motor 41. The first drive motor 41 drives the first adjustment gear 42 and the second adjustment gear 43 to rotate synchronously, and the two are linked to the first adjustment rod 44 and the second adjustment rod 46 to slide. Specifically, the rotation of the first adjustment gear 42 causes the first adjustment rods 44 on both sides to slide close to each other, and this action further drives the first connecting rod 45 connected to the first adjustment rod 44 to move toward each other. The movement of the first connecting rod 45 also causes the longitudinal positioning rods 491 connected to each other to move toward each other in the longitudinal direction, thereby achieving precise adjustment of the longitudinal position of the drone 80. At the same time, the rotation of the second adjustment gear 43 also drives the second adjustment rods 46 on both sides to slide toward each other, and this movement is transmitted to the transverse positioning rod 492 through the second connecting rod 47, so that the transverse positioning rod 492 moves synchronously toward each other in the transverse direction, completing the precise adjustment of the transverse position of the drone 80. Through the synergistic effect of the longitudinal positioning rod 491 and the transverse positioning rod 492, the drone 80 is accurately guided and positioned to the preset position of the charging station 60, and then the automatic charging process is triggered. The entire positioning process is efficient and accurate, ensuring that the drone 80 can be successfully docked with the charging equipment.

[0030] The hatch 20 is composed of a top cover 21 and a bottom plate 22, which are interconnected to form an integral structure. In order to realize the automatic opening and closing of the hatch 20, the present invention sets an automatic hatch 20 opening and closing assembly in the hatch 20. The assembly includes a second drive motor and a drive gear 71, and the bottom plate 22 is slidably arranged on the cabin body 10, and is provided with a rack meshed with the drive gear 71. The output shaft of the second drive motor is connected to the drive gear 71, and the bottom plate 22 is driven to slide along the cabin body 10 through its rotation. The guide rail 72 on the cabin body 10 is slidably connected to the bottom plate 22, and the arrangement direction of the rack on the hatch 20 is consistent with the sliding direction of the hatch 20, so as to ensure that the hatch 20 can be opened and closed smoothly and smoothly.

[0031] In order to further improve the convenience of using the hatch 20, the present invention provides a set of top cover 21 and bottom plate 22 respectively, forming two sets of hatches 20, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top of the cabin body 10. When the driving gear 71 rotates, the two sets of hatches 20 can slide in opposite directions to open or slide toward the middle to close, providing a spacious space for the drone 80 to enter and exit.

[0032] In order to realize real-time monitoring and control of the opening and closing state of the cabin door 20, the present invention is provided with an infrared sensor on the top cover 21. The infrared sensor is connected to the second drive motor signal, and can detect objects (such as drone 80) near the cabin door 20 in real time and control the operation of the second drive motor. When the drone 80 approaches the cabin door 20, the infrared sensor can sense and send a signal to the second drive motor to drive the cabin door 20 to open automatically; when the drone 80 leaves, the cabin door 20 will automatically close.

[0033] In summary, the parking cabin for charging a drone provided by the present invention has the advantages of compact structure, comprehensive functions, and easy operation, and can provide a safe and efficient parking and charging environment for the drone.

[0034] In addition to the mechanical structure design described above, the drone charging dock provided by the present invention also integrates an efficient control system for coordinating and managing the operation of various components to ensure that the drone can enter and exit the dock safely and efficiently and complete the charging process. The following is a detailed description of the control system: The control system is mainly composed of a central processing unit (CPU), input / output modules (I / O modules), drive circuits, sensor interfaces, and communication interfaces. The CPU, as the core of the system, is responsible for receiving input signals, processing data, and issuing control instructions. The input / output modules are used to connect external devices such as motor drivers and sensors. The drive circuit is responsible for converting the control signal of the CPU into the drive signal required by the motor. The sensor interface is used to receive signals from devices such as infrared sensors, while the communication interface is used to exchange data with drones or other external systems. The functions of the control system are implemented as follows: When the drone approaches the cabin door, the infrared sensor detects the presence of the drone and sends a signal to the central processor. After receiving the signal, the central processor controls the second drive motor to start through the drive circuit, driving the gear to rotate, thereby driving the cabin door to slide open along the slide rail. When the drone completely enters or leaves the cabin, the central processor controls the second drive motor to reverse through the drive circuit again, closing the cabin door. When the drone enters and exits the cabin, the central processor will control the extension and retraction of the electric cylinder as needed to adjust the height of the lifting frame to ensure that the drone can enter and exit the cabin smoothly. When the drone lands on the dock, the CPU starts the first drive motor and controls the rotation of the first and second adjustment gears through the drive circuit. The rotation of the gears drives the sliding movement of the first and second adjustment rods, and then drives the movement of the longitudinal positioning rod and the transverse positioning rod through the first and second connecting rods. The CPU will achieve precise positioning of the drone by continuously adjusting the rotation direction and speed of the gears according to the deviation between the actual position of the drone and the preset position.

[0035] When the drone is positioned at the preset position of the charging station, the central processor will communicate with the charging control system on the drone through the communication interface to confirm whether the charging conditions are met. Once confirmed, the central processor will control the magnetic charging induction device on the charging station to start and dock with the magnetic charging transmitter on the drone to start the charging process. During the charging process, the central processor will monitor the charging status and battery power in real time, and adjust the charging parameters as needed to ensure charging efficiency and safety.

[0036] In order to facilitate user operation and management, the control system also provides a human-computer interaction interface. Users can use this interface to view the drone's cabin entry and exit status, charging status, fault alarm and other information; at the same time, users can also use this interface to set relevant parameters or perform fault diagnosis and other operations.

[0037] In summary, the drone charging docking cabin provided by the present invention has the advantages of compact structure, comprehensive functions, easy operation, safety and reliability, etc. Through the coordination and management of the control system, the drone can enter and exit the cabin safely and efficiently and complete the charging process, providing strong support for the wide application of drones.

[0038] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by a person of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed by the present invention shall still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A parking cabin for charging a drone, characterized in that: include: A cabin and a cabin door, wherein a support platform and a parking platform are sequentially arranged in the cabin, the support platform and the parking platform are connected, and a drone parking area is formed between the parking platform and the cabin door, wherein: A lifting assembly is provided between the cabin base and the support platform, which is used to adjust the height of the parking platform, thereby adjusting the space size of the drone parking area; A positioning assembly is provided between the support platform and the parking platform, the positioning assembly comprising a first driving motor, a first adjusting gear and a second adjusting gear, the first adjusting gear and the second adjusting gear being provided at the output end of the first driving motor, first adjusting rods being provided on both sides of the first adjusting gear, the first adjusting rod being provided with a rack matched with the first adjusting gear, the first adjusting rod being provided with a first connecting rod, second adjusting rods being provided on both sides of the second adjusting gear, the second adjusting rod being provided with a rack matched with the second adjusting gear, and the second adjusting rod being provided with a second connecting rod; The positioning assembly further comprises a longitudinal positioning rod and a transverse positioning rod, a vertical rod is arranged between the first connecting rod and the longitudinal positioning rod and between the second connecting rod and the transverse positioning rod, a clearance groove is arranged on the docking platform, and the vertical rod is slidably arranged in the clearance groove; The docking station is provided with a charging station for parking the drone, which is used for parking and charging the drone.

2. A parking cabin for charging a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a lifting frame and an electric cylinder. The cabin base and the support platform are both provided with a first slide rail, one of the first slide rails is slidably provided with an adjustment seat, and the other first slide rail is slidably provided with a slider. The lifting frame is a lifting rod hinged to each other, one end of the lifting frame is hinged to the cabin base and the support platform, respectively, and the other end is hinged to the adjustment seat and the sliding block, the output end of the electric cylinder is connected to the adjustment seat, and the cabin base is provided with a telescopic rod slidably connected to the support platform.

3. The parking cabin for charging a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: A functional table is arranged on the support table, and a support assembly is arranged on the functional table. The support assembly includes a fixed seat and a guide roller. The guide roller is arranged on the fixed seat. The support assembly is provided with two groups, which are respectively used to act on the first adjusting rod and the second adjusting rod. The first adjusting rod is arranged between the first adjusting gear and the guide roller, and the second adjusting rod is arranged between the second adjusting gear and the guide roller.

4. A parking cabin for charging a drone according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of second slide rails are arranged on the support platform, and the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are both slidably arranged on the second slide rails.

5. The parking cabin for charging a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging platform is arranged directly above the first adjusting gear and the second adjusting gear.

6. The parking cabin for charging a drone according to claim 5, characterized in that: The charging platform is provided with a magnetic charging induction device, and the magnetic charging induction device is provided with a magnetic charging receiving circuit.

7. The parking cabin for charging a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hatch comprises a top cover and a bottom plate, and the top cover and the bottom plate are connected to each other as a whole.

8. The parking cabin for charging a drone according to claim 7, characterized in that: An automatic door opening and closing assembly is arranged in the door, and the automatic door opening and closing assembly includes a second drive motor and a drive gear. The bottom plate is slidably arranged on the cabin body, and the bottom plate is provided with a rack matched with the drive gear. The output shaft of the second drive motor is connected to the drive gear, and the arrangement direction of the rack on the door is consistent with the sliding direction of the door.

9. A parking cabin for charging a drone according to claim 8, characterized in that: The top cover and the bottom plate are each provided with a set to form two groups of doors, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top of the cabin body. When the driving gear rotates, the two groups of doors slide in opposite directions to open or slide toward the middle to close.

10. The parking cabin for charging a drone according to claim 8, characterized in that: The top cover is provided with an infrared sensor, and the infrared sensor is connected with the second driving motor signal.

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