Unmanned aerial vehicle accompanying automobile charging system and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle accompanying vehicle charging system which comprises a light reflecting device, an unmanned aerial vehicle position tracking device for tracking the flight position of an unmanned aerial vehicle body and an illumination position tracking device for tracking the sunlight irradiation position. The light reflecting device, the unmanned aerial vehicle position tracking device and the illumination position tracking device are arranged on the vehicle body, an unmanned aerial vehicle light energy converter is arranged on the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the light reflecting device is used for reflecting light to the unmanned aerial vehicle light energy converter. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle accompanying vehicle charging system, the unmanned aerial vehicle with the accompanying flying capability can be charged in the vehicle accompanying flying process of the unmanned aerial vehicle in the sunny day state, and the accompanying flying time of the unmanned aerial vehicle is prolonged. The invention further discloses a vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of automobile technology, and in particular, the present invention relates to a charging system for a drone accompanying vehicle and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of drone technology, drones are increasingly used in various fields, especially in the field of vehicle companion flight. Drones can provide drivers with real-time information about the road conditions ahead, greatly improving driving safety and efficiency. However, existing drone technology still faces a key problem in this application field: short battery life.

[0003] Most drones on the market currently use their own batteries as a power supply method, which limits the drone's ability to continuously fly. Generally speaking, existing drones can only maintain continuous flight for about 30 minutes when fully charged, which is obviously not enough for vehicles that need to fly for a long time to provide continuous road condition information.

[0004] In addition, existing drones lack the ability to charge during the flight. This means that once the drone's battery runs out, it must land to charge, and it is impossible to continuously accompany the vehicle. This greatly limits the application of drones in the field of vehicle flight, especially in scenarios that require long-term driving or complex road conditions.

[0005] To solve this problem, the industry has been exploring new power supply methods and charging technologies. However, most existing solutions have problems such as high cost, low efficiency or complex technical implementation, making them difficult to promote in practical applications.

[0006] It is hoped to provide a drone companion vehicle charging system, particularly regarding how to realize charging during the drone companion flight process and extend the drone companion flight time. Summary of the invention

[0007] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a UAV companion vehicle charging system, the purpose of which is to realize charging during the UAV companion flight process and extend the UAV companion flight time.

[0008] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a drone accompanying vehicle charging system, including a reflective device, a drone position tracking device for tracking the flight position of the drone body, and a light position tracking device for tracking the sunlight position. The reflective device, the drone position tracking device and the light position tracking device are arranged on the vehicle body, a drone light energy converter is arranged on the drone body, and the reflective device is arranged to reflect light to the drone light energy converter.

[0009] The drone position tracking device includes a drone tracking camera, and a plurality of drone tracking cameras are provided.

[0010] The drone tracking camera includes a rear drone tracking camera and a front drone tracking camera, and the rear drone tracking camera and the front drone tracking camera are respectively arranged at the rear and front of the vehicle body.

[0011] The drone tracking camera also includes a side drone tracking camera, which is arranged on the side of the vehicle body.

[0012] The drone position tracking device also includes a position signal converter, which is connected to the drone tracking camera and the logic controller. The drone tracking camera transmits the collected image signal to the position signal converter, and the position signal converter transmits the information converted into a preset signal to the logic controller.

[0013] The light position tracking device includes a light chasing sensor and a light signal converter. The light signal converter is connected to the light chasing sensor and a logic controller. The light chasing sensor transmits the angle signal of light change to the light signal converter, and the light signal converter transmits the converted signal to the logic controller.

[0014] The light-chasing sensor comprises a rear light-chasing sensor and a front light-chasing sensor, and the rear light-chasing sensor and the front light-chasing sensor are respectively arranged at the rear and the front of the vehicle body.

[0015] The reflective device comprises a reflector body, and a plurality of reflector bodies are provided.

[0016] The angle of the reflector body is adjustable.

[0017] The present invention also provides a vehicle, comprising the UAV companion vehicle charging system.

[0018] The drone companion vehicle charging system of the present invention can enable a drone with companion flight capability to be charged during the drone companion flight process in sunny weather, thereby extending the drone companion flight time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the charging system of the UAV accompanying vehicle of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the signal processing flow of the logic controller;

[0021] The marks in the above figures are: 1. Rear light-chasing sensor; 2. Rear drone tracking camera; 3. Drone body; 4. Drone light energy converter; 5. Front drone tracking camera; 6. Front light-chasing sensor; 7. Drone take-off and landing area; 8. Side light-chasing control motor; 9. Reflector body; 10. Drone roof landing platform; 11. Drone front camera; 12. Side drone tracking camera; 101. Light-chasing sensor; 102. Light signal converter; 501. Drone tracking camera; 601. Position signal converter; 301. Logic controller; 401. Adjustment mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more comprehensively below with reference to the relevant drawings. Several embodiments of the present invention are given in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in the text. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the content disclosed in the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.

[0023] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower" and similar expressions used in this article are for illustrative purposes only.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly connected by technicians in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. The terminology used in the specification of the present invention is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0025] First, as Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a drone accompanying vehicle charging system, including a reflective device, a drone position tracking device for tracking the flight position of a drone body 3, and a light position tracking device for tracking the sunlight irradiation position. The reflective device, the drone position tracking device, and the light position tracking device are arranged on the vehicle body, and a drone light energy converter 4 is arranged on the drone body 3. The reflective device is arranged to reflect light to the drone light energy converter 4. The drone light energy converter 4 can convert light energy into electrical energy to charge the drone body 3.

[0026] Specifically, if Figure 1As shown, an embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for solving the problem of insufficient battery life of conventional drone accompanying vehicles. Through the involvement of this solution, the problem of insufficient battery life of vehicle-mounted drone accompanying vehicles on sunny days can be solved, and the vehicle can be ensured to have the ability to continuously charge by collecting light energy and transmitting it to the drone when driving on sunny days.

[0027] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, by setting up a drone take-off and landing parking area 7 on the roof area of ​​the vehicle body, adding a circle of sunlight collecting mirrors, and setting up a light energy collecting and converting device on the drone, the light energy is converted into heat energy and then into electrical energy. Through the light tracking system and the accompanying flight recognition camera, the light changes and drone changes during the journey are judged, so that the drone can be charged with light energy continuously in sunny weather.

[0028] By adopting the drone companion car charging system of the embodiment of the present invention, a drone with companion flight capability can accompany the vehicle all the time in sunny weather, thereby helping to improve the driving height field of vision, ensuring that the vehicle avoids ghosting when passing through intersections at high speeds, and improving driving safety.

[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the drone position tracking device includes a drone tracking camera 501 and a position signal converter 601. A plurality of drone tracking cameras 501 are provided, and the drone tracking cameras 501 are mounted on the vehicle body. The position signal converter 601 is connected to the drone tracking camera 501 and the logic controller 301. The drone tracking camera 501 transmits the collected image signal to the position signal converter 601, and the position signal converter 601 transmits the information converted into a preset signal to the logic controller 301.

[0030] In the embodiment of the present invention, the drone tracking camera 501 tracks the flight position of the drone body 3. The image signal is transmitted from the drone tracking camera 501 to the position signal converter 601. The position signal converter 601 converts the image signal into a preset signal and transmits it to the logic controller 301. The logic controller 301 sends an adjustment signal to the reflective device again according to the preset logic to ensure that the change of the flight position of the drone body 3 does not affect the light energy collection.

[0031] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the drone tracking camera 501 includes a rear drone tracking camera 2 and a front drone tracking camera 5, and the rear drone tracking camera 2 and the front drone tracking camera 5 are respectively arranged at the rear (the tail of the vehicle body) and the front (the head of the vehicle body) of the vehicle body.

[0032] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1As shown, the drone tracking camera also includes a side drone tracking camera 12, and the side drone tracking camera 12 is arranged on the side of the vehicle body.

[0033] In the embodiment of the present invention, multiple drone tracking cameras are equipped to monitor the flight position of the drone in all directions and in real time. This all-round tracking mechanism ensures the stability and safety of the drone during flight, and also provides accurate position information for adjusting the reflector.

[0034] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the light position tracking device includes a light chasing sensor 101 and a light signal converter 102. The light signal converter 102 is connected to the light chasing sensor 101 and the logic controller 301. The light chasing sensor 101 transmits the angle signal of the light change to the light signal converter 102, and the light signal converter 102 transmits the converted signal to the logic controller 301.

[0035] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the light tracking sensor 101 includes a rear light tracking sensor 1 and a front light tracking sensor 6, which are respectively arranged at the rear and front of the vehicle body. The front and rear light tracking sensors work together to accurately track the sunlight exposure position.

[0036] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, the rear light tracking sensor 1 and the front light tracking sensor 6 track the sunlight irradiation position during the vehicle's forward movement, and the logic controller 301 receives the angle signal of the light change. According to the preset logic, the logic controller 301 sends an adjustment signal to the reflective device. The reflective device adjusts the reflection angle to ensure that the sunlight continues to irradiate the drone light energy converter 4 to collect light energy.

[0037] In the embodiment of the present invention, through the coordinated work of the front light tracking sensor 6, the rear light tracking sensor and the logic controller 301, the system can track the sunlight irradiation position in real time and intelligently adjust the angle of the reflector to ensure that light energy is continuously and efficiently irradiated to the drone light energy converter 4. This intelligent adjustment mechanism improves the efficiency of light energy collection and further extends the flight time of the drone.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the reflective device includes a reflector body 9, a plurality of reflector bodies 9 are provided, the reflector bodies 9 are provided on the vehicle body, and the reflector bodies 9 are distributed around the UAV take-off and landing parking area 7, wherein several reflector bodies 9 are provided on the side of the vehicle body, and the reflector bodies 9 are used to reflect light to the UAV light energy converter 4.

[0039] In the embodiment of the present invention, the angle of the reflector body 9 is adjustable, and an adjustment mechanism is provided on the vehicle body, the adjustment mechanism is connected to the reflector body 9, the adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the angle of the reflector body 9, and the adjustment mechanism is electrically connected to the logic controller 301. The logic controller 301 sends an adjustment signal to the adjustment mechanism according to the preset logic, and the adjustment mechanism adjusts the angle of the reflector body 9 to ensure that the changes in the flight of the drone body 3 do not affect the position of the light energy irradiating to the drone light energy converter 4, so as to achieve the purpose of collecting light energy. The reflector body 9 adjusts the reflection angle through the adjustment mechanism to ensure that the sunlight continues to irradiate the drone light energy converter 4 to collect light energy.

[0040] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, a drone front camera 11 is provided on the drone body 3, and the drone front camera 11 is used to collect images of the road ahead of the vehicle. The drone front camera 11 can assist the driver in providing a bird's-eye view of the road conditions such as the intersection ahead, thereby improving driving safety.

[0041] The working principle of the UAV companion vehicle charging system with the above structure is as follows:

[0042] When the vehicle-mounted drone companion flight mode is started on a sunny day, the drone body 3 completes takeoff through the drone take-off and landing parking area 7. During continuous flight, when the drone is low on battery, the rear light tracking sensor 1 and the front light tracking sensor 6 track the sunlight exposure position during the vehicle's forward movement. The collected signals are processed by the logic controller 301, and instructions are sent to the adjustment mechanism to control the adjustment mechanism to adjust the angle of the reflector body 9, adjust the reflection angle according to the changes in sunlight, and ensure that sunlight continues to shine on the drone light energy converter 4.

[0043] At the same time, the flight position of the drone body 3 is tracked through the rear drone tracking camera 2, the front drone tracking camera 5 and the side drone tracking camera 12, and the working signal is transmitted to the logic controller 301 to control the reflector body 9, and adjust the reflection angle to the appropriate drone light energy converter 4 position according to the changed position of the drone body 3, so as to facilitate the collection of light and energy conversion.

[0044] The drone body 3 converts light energy into heat energy through the drone light energy converter 4, and finally into electrical energy to charge the drone. At the same time, the drone can assist the driver through the drone front camera 11, providing a bird's-eye view of the road conditions at the intersection ahead, thereby improving the vehicle's ability to safely pass through the intersection.

[0045] Among them, the light chasing sensor transmits the angle signal of the light change to the light signal converter 102, and transmits the converted signal to the logic controller 301. The logic controller 301 sends an adjustment signal to the adjustment mechanism according to the preset logic through the signal to adjust the angle of the reflector body 9, so as to ensure that the light signal maintains sufficient light energy to irradiate the position of the drone light energy converter 4, thereby achieving the purpose of collecting light energy.

[0046] At the same time, the drone tracking camera will combine the position changes of the drone on the top of the car and transmit the image signal to the position signal converter 601. The position signal converter 601 will convert the information into a preset signal and transmit it to the logic controller 301. The signal will send an adjustment signal to the adjustment mechanism according to the preset logic to adjust the angle of the reflector body 9 to ensure that the changes in the drone's flight will not affect the position of the drone's light energy converter 4, thereby achieving the purpose of collecting light energy.

[0047] Ultimately, the vehicle can be powered by solar energy to keep it in a sunny environment, allowing the drone to continue to fly and provide real-time road conditions ahead, thereby improving driving safety and reducing driving risks.

[0048] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a vehicle, including the UAV accompanying vehicle charging system of the above structure. The UAV accompanying vehicle charging system can refer to Figure 1 to Figure 2 Since the vehicle of the present invention includes the UAV companion vehicle charging system in the above embodiment, it has all the advantages of the UAV companion vehicle charging system.

[0049] The present invention is described above by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is obvious that the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned method. As long as various non-substantial improvements are made using the method concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the concept and technical solution of the present invention are directly applied to other occasions without improvement, they are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. UAV companion vehicle charging system, characterized by: The vehicle comprises a reflective device, a UAV position tracking device for tracking the flight position of a UAV main body, and a light position tracking device for tracking the sunlight irradiation position. The reflective device, the UAV position tracking device and the light position tracking device are arranged on the vehicle body. A UAV light energy converter is arranged on the UAV main body. The reflective device is arranged to reflect light to the UAV light energy converter.

2. The UAV companion vehicle charging system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The drone position tracking device includes a drone tracking camera, and a plurality of drone tracking cameras are provided.

3. The UAV companion vehicle charging system according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The drone tracking camera includes a rear drone tracking camera and a front drone tracking camera, and the rear drone tracking camera and the front drone tracking camera are respectively arranged at the rear and front of the vehicle body.

4. The UAV companion vehicle charging system according to claim 3 is characterized by: The drone tracking camera also includes a side drone tracking camera, which is arranged on the side of the vehicle body.

5. The UAV companion vehicle charging system according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The drone position tracking device also includes a position signal converter, which is connected to the drone tracking camera and the logic controller. The drone tracking camera transmits the collected image signal to the position signal converter, and the position signal converter transmits the information converted into a preset signal to the logic controller.

6. The UAV companion vehicle charging system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The light position tracking device includes a light chasing sensor and a light signal converter. The light signal converter is connected to the light chasing sensor and a logic controller. The light chasing sensor transmits the angle signal of light change to the light signal converter, and the light signal converter transmits the converted signal to the logic controller.

7. The UAV companion vehicle charging system according to claim 6 is characterized by: The light-chasing sensor comprises a rear light-chasing sensor and a front light-chasing sensor, and the rear light-chasing sensor and the front light-chasing sensor are respectively arranged at the rear and the front of the vehicle body.

8. The UAV companion vehicle charging system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The reflective device comprises a reflector body, and a plurality of reflector bodies are provided.

9. The UAV companion vehicle charging system according to claim 8 is characterized in that: The angle of the reflector body is adjustable.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: A charging system for a drone companion vehicle comprising any one of claims 1 to 9.

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