A self-regulating charging platform for vehicle-mounted drones

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of drone technology, and more particularly to a self-adjusting charging platform for a vehicle-mounted drone, comprising a landing platform, two first electric push rods symmetrically disposed on the top of the landing platform, the telescopic ends of the first electric push rods both facing outward, charging terminals slidably connected to the upper sides of the left and right sides of the landing platform, the charging terminals being connected to the telescopic ends of the adjacent first electric push rods, and a drone frame being placed on the landing platform. The present invention, through the design of the first electric push rods and the charging terminals, is capable of automatically adjusting the charging position to ensure stable charging of the drone on the landing platform. This design not only improves charging efficiency but also reduces the risk of charging failure or damage due to inaccurate manual alignment. The combined use of a pushing mechanism and a positioning mechanism further enhances the stability of the drone frame, prevents accidental movement or vibration during charging, and ensures the safety and reliability of charging.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular to a self-regulating charging platform for a vehicle-mounted UAV. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of drone technology, its application in various fields, including military, agriculture, logistics, and aerial photography, is becoming increasingly widespread. However, drone endurance has always been a key factor restricting its widespread application. Traditional charging methods often have some shortcomings, such as inaccurate charging position leading to poor contact, and the lack of effective fixing devices, which makes drones susceptible to external interference and displacement during charging. This is not only inefficient but also inconvenient to operate outdoors or in complex environments.

[0003] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, a self-regulating charging platform for vehicle-mounted drones is now developed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, such as inaccurate charging position leading to poor contact, lack of effective fixing devices, which makes the drone easily affected by external interference and displaced during charging, which is not only inefficient but also inconvenient to operate outdoors or in complex environments, the present invention provides a self-adjusting charging platform for vehicle-mounted drones.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows: A self-adjusting charging platform for a vehicle-mounted drone, comprising a landing platform, wherein two first electric push rods are symmetrically arranged on the top of the landing platform, and the telescopic ends of the first electric push rods are both facing outward. Charging ends are slidably connected to the upper sides of the left and right parts of the landing platform, and the charging ends are connected to the adjacent telescopic ends of the first electric push rods. A drone rack is placed on the landing platform, and further comprising: a pushing mechanism, which is arranged on the landing platform, and is used to clamp and limit the drone rack; a positioning mechanism, which is arranged on the landing platform, and is used to limit and lock the drone rack after landing.

[0006] Optionally, the pushing mechanism includes a second electric push rod, and the second electric push rod is provided on the front and rear sides of the top of the landing platform. The telescopic end of the second electric push rod is connected to a mounting part, and the mounting part is slidably connected to the landing platform. The mounting part is connected to a pushing plate, and the pushing plate is used to clamp and fix the unmanned aerial vehicle frame.

[0007] Optionally, the positioning mechanism includes a mounting sleeve, four mounting sleeves are provided at the top of the landing platform, the mounting sleeves are all slidably connected with a conical column, the top of the conical column is a planar structure, the conical column is used to lock and position the unmanned aerial vehicle frame, the mounting sleeves are all slidably connected with a lifting member, the lifting members are all located on the inner side of adjacent conical columns, a first spring is connected between the conical column and the adjacent mounting sleeves, a second spring is connected between the lifting member and the adjacent mounting sleeves, and a connecting rope is connected between the lifting member and the adjacent conical columns.

[0008] Optionally, a clamping mechanism is also included, which includes a fixing seat, and two symmetrical fixing seats are installed on the upper sides of the front and rear parts of the landing platform, and a take-up rod is rotatably connected between the two adjacent fixing seats on the left and right, and a clamping piece is threadedly connected to the left and right sides of the take-up rod, and mounting platforms are provided on the upper sides of the left and right parts of the push plate, and a pressure plate is rotatably connected to the mounting platforms, and the pressure plate is used to clamp and limit the unmanned aerial vehicle frame, and two first torsion springs are connected between the pressure plate and the adjacent mounting platforms, and a pull rope is connected between the outer side of the pressure plate and the adjacent take-up rod.

[0009] Optionally, a cooling mechanism is also included, which includes a mounting plate, the mounting plate is provided on the charging end, the mounting plate is slidably connected to the cooling component, the charging end is provided with a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket is connected to a driving motor, the driving motor output shaft is connected to a rotating disk, and the rotating disk is slidably connected to the adjacent cooling component.

[0010] Optionally, a protective mechanism is also included, which includes a mounting column, two mounting columns are provided at the top of the landing platform, and a drive motor is installed at the bottom of each mounting column. The output shafts of the drive motors are all downwardly facing. Two screw rods are rotatably provided in the landing platform, and pulley assemblies are connected between the screw rods and the adjacent output shafts of the drive motors. A protective frame is slidably connected to the outside of the landing platform, and the protective frame is threadedly connected to the screw rods. Rotating plates are rotatably connected to the left and right sides of the protective frame, and two second torsion springs are connected between the rotating plates and the protective frame.

[0011] Optionally, a defogger mechanism is further included, and the defogger mechanism includes a mounting frame. The mounting frames are mounted on the four corners inside the protective frame, and the mounting frames are each provided with an air outlet component.

[0012] Optionally, a push plate is provided on the top of each lifting member.

[0013] Optionally, the lifting member is in a T-shaped structure as a whole.

[0014] Optionally, the telescopic tension of each of the first springs is greater than the telescopic tension of the adjacent second springs.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0016] 1. The present invention can automatically adjust the charging position through the design of the first electric push rod and the charging end to ensure that the drone is stably charged on the landing platform. This design not only improves the charging efficiency, but also reduces the risk of charging failure or damage caused by inaccurate manual alignment. The combined use of the pushing mechanism and the positioning mechanism further enhances the stability of the drone frame, prevents accidental movement or vibration during charging, and ensures the safety and reliability of charging.

[0017] 2. The present invention uses a second electric push rod to drive the mounting piece and the push plate to intelligently clamp and fix the drone frame, ensuring that the drone remains stable during the entire charging process. The positioning mechanism uses components such as a tapered column and a lifting piece to immediately lock and position the drone after it lands, effectively preventing the drone from displacing or sliding during charging.

[0018] 3. This invention uses a rotating disk to drive the cooling assembly over the charging area, achieving uniform and efficient heat exchange, avoiding performance degradation and potential safety hazards caused by overheating. This innovative cooling mechanism significantly extends the life of the device and ensures continuous and reliable charging performance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the positioning mechanism of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the pressing mechanism of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 It is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the pressing mechanism of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cooling mechanism of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 8 It is a partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the cooling mechanism of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 9 It is a partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the protection mechanism of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 10 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the demisting mechanism of the present invention.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals: 1_landing platform, 2_first electric push rod, 3_charging end, 4_unmanned aerial vehicle frame, 5_pushing mechanism, 51_second electric push rod, 52_mounting member, 53_pushing plate, 6_positioning mechanism, 61_mounting sleeve, 62_conical column, 63_lifting member, 64_first spring, 65_second spring, 66_connecting rope, 7_pressing mechanism, 71_fixing seat, 72_reeling rod, 73_pressing member, 74_pulling Rope, 75_pressure plate, 76_mounting table, 77_first torsion spring, 8_cooling mechanism, 81_mounting plate, 82_cooling assembly, 83_mounting frame, 84_drive motor, 85_rotating disk, 9_protection mechanism, 91_mounting column, 92_drive motor, 93_pulley assembly, 94_screw, 95_protection frame, 96_rotating plate, 97_second torsion spring, 10_defogger mechanism, 101_mounting frame, 102_air outlet assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] First of all, it should be noted that in the various embodiments described, identical components are provided with identical reference numerals or identical component names, wherein the disclosure contained throughout the entire description can be transferred to the same components having the same reference numerals or identical component names. Positional designations selected in the description, such as top, bottom, lateral, etc., also refer to the directly described and illustrated figures and are transferred to the new position in the event of a change in position.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] A self-regulating charging platform for vehicle-mounted drones, such as Figures 1-10 As shown, it includes a landing platform 1, and two first electric push rods 2 are symmetrically arranged on the top of the landing platform 1. The telescopic ends of the first electric push rods 2 are both facing outward. The upper sides of the left and right parts of the landing platform 1 are slidingly connected with charging ends 3, and the charging ends 3 are connected to the adjacent telescopic ends of the first electric push rods 2. An unmanned aerial vehicle frame 4 is placed on the landing platform 1, and it also includes: a pushing mechanism 5, which is arranged on the landing platform 1, and the pushing mechanism 5 is used to clamp and limit the unmanned aerial vehicle frame 4; a positioning mechanism 6, which is arranged on the landing platform 1, and the positioning mechanism 6 is used to limit and lock the unmanned aerial vehicle frame 4 after landing.

[0033] It should be noted that during the use of the vehicle-mounted drone, in order to ensure the stable endurance of the vehicle-mounted drone, this device can be installed on the vehicle to perform convenient and fast charging of the vehicle-mounted drone. First, the drone is accurately landed on the landing platform 1, and the drone frame 4 is locked and fixed by the positioning mechanism 6. Then, the pushing mechanism 5 is controlled to clamp and fix the drone frame 4. Finally, the telescopic end of the first electric push rod 2 is controlled to move so that the charging end 3 approaches the drone frame 4, thereby remotely charging the drone.

[0034] The pushing mechanism 5 includes a second electric push rod 51, and the second electric push rod 51 is provided on both the front and rear sides of the top of the landing platform 1. The telescopic end of the second electric push rod 51 is connected to a mounting member 52, and the mounting member 52 is slidably connected to the landing platform 1. The mounting member 52 is connected to a pushing plate 53, and the pushing plate 53 is used to clamp and fix the drone frame 4.

[0035] It should be noted that after the drone stops on the landing platform 1, the drone frame 4 will stay at the center position of the landing platform 1. At this time, the second electric push rod 51 is started, and the telescopic ends of the second electric push rod 51 will begin to extend, causing the mounting parts 52 to slide inward. At this time, the push plates 53 will move inward, thereby pressing and limiting the drone frame 4.

[0036] The positioning mechanism 6 includes a mounting sleeve 61. Four mounting sleeves 61 are provided at the top of the landing platform 1. Conical columns 62 are slidably connected to the mounting sleeves 61. The top of the conical column 62 is a flat structure. The conical column 62 is used to lock and position the unmanned aerial vehicle frame 4. Lifting members 63 are slidably connected to the mounting sleeves 61. Push plates are provided on the tops of the lifting members 63. The lifting members 63 are T-shaped as a whole. The lifting members 63 are located on the inner sides of adjacent conical columns 62. A first spring 64 is connected between the conical column 62 and the adjacent mounting sleeve 61. A second spring 65 is connected between the lifting member 63 and the adjacent mounting sleeve 61. The telescopic tension of the first spring 64 is greater than the telescopic tension of the adjacent second spring 65. A connecting rope 66 is connected between the lifting member 63 and the adjacent conical column 62.

[0037] It should be noted that as the drone completes landing, the drone frame 4 will press the push plate on the top of the lifting member 63, causing the lifting member 63 to slide downward. At this time, the second spring 65 will be compressed. At the same time, in the initial state, the first spring 64 is in a compressed state. The connecting rope 66 will pull the conical column 62 due to the force of the lifting member 63. When the lifting member 63 slides downward, the conical column 62 loses the pulling force on the lifting member 63. Under the action of the first spring 64, the conical column 62 will slide upward, thereby passing through the landing platform 1 to complete the locking and positioning of the drone frame 4.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] On the basis of Example 1, a clamping mechanism 7 is also included, and the clamping mechanism 7 includes a fixed seat 71. Two symmetrical fixed seats 71 are installed on the upper sides of the front and rear parts of the landing platform 1. A take-up rod 72 is rotatably connected between the two adjacent fixed seats 71 on the left and right. A clamping member 73 is threadedly connected to the left and right sides of the take-up rod 72. A mounting platform 76 is provided on the upper sides of the left and right parts of the push plate 53. A pressure plate 75 is rotatably connected to the mounting platform 76. The pressure plate 75 is used to clamp and limit the unmanned aerial vehicle frame 4. Two first torsion springs 77 are connected between the pressure plate 75 and the adjacent mounting platform 76. A pull rope 74 is connected between the outer side of the pressure plate 75 and the adjacent take-up rod 72.

[0040] It should be noted that as the push plate 53 starts to move inward, the pull rope 74 will be continuously pulled, and the pull rope 74 will be continuously released. When the pull rope 74 is pulled to the limit state, the pull rope 74 will pull the pressure plate 75, causing the pressure plate 75 to flip downward 90 degrees, thereby relying on the pressure plate 75 to clamp and limit the unmanned aerial vehicle frame 4. It should be noted that the clamping part 73 can be controlled as needed to adjust the clamping state of the pull rope 74. When the pull rope 74 needs to be released, it is necessary to loosen the clamping part 73.

[0041] It also includes a cooling mechanism 8, which includes a mounting plate 81. The mounting plate 81 is provided on the charging end 3, and a cooling component 82 is slidably connected to the mounting plate 81. The charging end 3 is provided with a mounting bracket 83, and the mounting bracket 83 is connected to a driving motor 84. The output shaft of the driving motor 84 is connected to a rotating disk 85, and the rotating disk 85 is slidably connected to the adjacent cooling component 82.

[0042] It should be noted that when the charging terminal 3 starts to enter the charging state, in order to avoid overheating of the charging terminal 3 affecting the charging effect, the output shaft of the drive motor 84 can be controlled to drive the rotating disk 85 to rotate, so that the cooling component 82 slides, so that the cooling component 82 can cover the charging terminal 3 and the drone frame 4 at the same time, achieving a comprehensive cooling effect.

[0043] It also includes a protective mechanism 9, which includes a mounting column 91. Two mounting columns 91 are provided at the top of the landing platform 1. A drive motor 92 is installed at the bottom of the mounting column 91. The output shafts of the drive motor 92 are all downwardly facing. Two screw rods 94 are rotatably provided in the landing platform 1. A pulley assembly 93 is connected between the screw rods 94 and the adjacent output shafts of the drive motor 92. A protective frame 95 is slidably connected to the outside of the landing platform 1. The protective frame 95 is threadedly connected to the screw rod 94. The left and right sides of the protective frame 95 are rotatably connected to rotating plates 96. Two second torsion springs 97 are connected between the rotating plate 96 and the protective frame 95.

[0044] It should be noted that when the drone is charging, in order to improve the charging safety and protect the drone, the drive motor 92 can be started at this time. The rotation of the output shaft of the drive motor 92 will drive the pulley assembly 93 to operate, thereby causing the screw rod 94 to rotate. After the screw rod 94 starts to rotate, the protective frame 95 will start to move upward, thereby providing a certain degree of blocking. At the same time, the rotating plate 96 and the second torsion spring 97 will cooperate to shield and protect the charging terminal 3, further improving the protection effect.

[0045] The protective frame 95 further includes a defogger mechanism 10 , which includes a mounting frame 101 . The mounting frames 101 are mounted on the four corners inside the protective frame 95 , and an air outlet assembly 102 is provided on the mounting frames 101 .

[0046] It should be noted that, during the landing process of the drone, the air outlet component 102 can be activated to blow away the fog around the device, thereby facilitating the positioning and landing of the drone.

[0047] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A self-adjusting charging platform for a vehicle-mounted drone, comprising a landing platform (1), wherein two first electric push rods (2) are arranged on the top of the landing platform (1), and the telescopic ends of the first electric push rods (2) are both arranged to face outwards. The upper sides of the left and right parts of the landing platform (1) are both slidably connected to charging ends (3), and the charging ends (3) are connected to the adjacent telescopic ends of the first electric push rods (2). A drone rack (4) is placed on the landing platform (1), and the landing platform (1) is characterized in that: Also included are: A pushing mechanism (5), the pushing mechanism (5) being arranged on the landing platform (1), and the pushing mechanism (5) being used to clamp and limit the unmanned aerial vehicle frame (4); A positioning mechanism (6), the positioning mechanism (6) being arranged on the landing platform (1), and the positioning mechanism (6) being used to limit and lock the unmanned aerial vehicle frame (4) after landing; The pushing mechanism (5) includes a second electric push rod (51), and the second electric push rod (51) is provided on both the front and rear sides of the top of the landing platform (1). The telescopic end of the second electric push rod (51) is connected to a mounting member (52), and the mounting member (52) is slidably connected to the landing platform (1). The mounting member (52) is connected to a pushing plate (53), and the pushing plate (53) is used to clamp and fix the unmanned aerial vehicle frame (4); The positioning mechanism (6) includes a mounting sleeve (61), four mounting sleeves (61) are provided on the top of the landing platform (1), and the mounting sleeves (61) are all slidably connected to a conical column (62), the top of the conical column (62) is a planar structure, and the conical column (62) is used to lock and position the unmanned aerial vehicle frame (4), and the mounting sleeves (61) are all slidably connected to a lifting member (63), and the lifting member (63) is located on the inner side of the adjacent conical column (62), and a first spring (64) is connected between the conical column (62) and the adjacent mounting sleeve (61), and a second spring (65) is connected between the lifting member (63) and the adjacent mounting sleeve (61), and a connecting rope (66) is connected between the lifting member (63) and the adjacent conical column (62); The device further comprises a clamping mechanism (7), wherein the clamping mechanism (7) comprises a fixing seat (71), two symmetrical fixing seats (71) are installed on the upper sides of the front and rear parts of the landing platform (1), a take-up rod (72) is rotatably connected between the two adjacent fixing seats (71), and a clamping member (73) is threadedly connected to the left and right sides of the take-up rod (72), and a mounting platform (76) is provided on the upper sides of the left and right parts of the push plate (53), and a pressure plate (75) is rotatably connected to the mounting platform (76), and the pressure plate (75) is used to clamp and limit the unmanned aerial vehicle frame (4), and two first torsion springs (77) are connected between the pressure plate (75) and the adjacent mounting platform (76), and a pull rope (74) is connected between the outer side of the pressure plate (75) and the adjacent take-up rod (72).

2. The self-regulating charging platform for a vehicle-mounted drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device further comprises a cooling mechanism (8), wherein the cooling mechanism (8) comprises a mounting plate (81), each of the charging terminals (3) is provided with the mounting plate (81), each of the mounting plates (81) is slidably connected to a cooling assembly (82), each of the charging terminals (3) is provided with a mounting frame (83), each of the mounting frames (83) is connected to a driving motor (84), each of the output shafts of the driving motor (84) is connected to a rotating disk (85), and each of the rotating disks (85) is slidably connected to an adjacent cooling assembly (82).

3. The self-regulating charging platform for a vehicle-mounted drone according to claim 2, characterized in that: The landing platform (1) further comprises a protection mechanism (9), wherein the protection mechanism (9) comprises a mounting column (91), two mounting columns (91) are provided at the top of the landing platform (1), a driving motor (92) is installed at the bottom of each mounting column (91), and the output shafts of the driving motors (92) are all downwardly oriented. Two screw rods (94) are rotatably provided in the landing platform (1), and a pulley assembly (93) is connected between each screw rod (94) and the adjacent output shaft of the driving motor (92). A protection frame (95) is slidably connected to the outside of the landing platform (1), and the protection frame (95) is threadedly connected to the screw rod (94). The left and right sides of the protection frame (95) are rotatably connected to a rotating plate (96), and two second torsion springs (97) are connected between each rotating plate (96) and the protection frame (95).

4. The self-regulating charging platform for a vehicle-mounted drone according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a demisting mechanism (10), the demisting mechanism (10) including a mounting frame (101), the mounting frames (101) are mounted on the four corners inside the protective frame (95), and the mounting frames (101) are each provided with an air outlet assembly (102).

5. The self-regulating charging platform for a vehicle-mounted drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: A push plate is provided on the top of each lifting member (63).

6. The self-regulating charging platform for a vehicle-mounted drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting member (63) is in a T-shaped structure as a whole.

7. The self-regulating charging platform for a vehicle-mounted drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic tension of the first spring (64) is greater than the telescopic tension of the adjacent second spring (65).

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