Unmanned aerial vehicle charging device and vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle charging device and a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle. The unmanned aerial vehicle charging device comprises a charging bottom support and an energy supply assembly. The charging bottom support is provided with a first electric connector and a second electric connector which are electrically connected with each other, the first electric connector is used for being electrically connected with a battery of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the charging bottom support is suitable for being connected with the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle; the energy supply assembly is provided with a third electric connector, the third electric connector is used for being electrically connected with the second electric connector, and the energy supply assembly is suitable for being connected with a power source. Through the arrangement, the electric energy of the power supply is transmitted to the unmanned aerial vehicle through the electric connection among the first electric connector, the second electric connector and the third electric connector, the battery of the unmanned aerial vehicle is conveniently charged, the requirement for the number of the batteries of the unmanned aerial vehicle is reduced, and the use cost of the unmanned aerial vehicle is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and particularly to an unmanned aerial vehicle charging device and a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of society and the gradual improvement of people's living standards, cars have become an essential means of transportation for most families, and unmanned aerial vehicles have become increasingly common in people's lives. Therefore, vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicles that combine vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles have attracted people's attention. Vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicles can effectively expand the uses of unmanned aerial vehicles and improve user experience. A vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle is an unmanned aerial vehicle system that can be installed on a vehicle and can take off, land, and fly during vehicle travel.

[0003] While the technology of unmanned aerial vehicles is developing day by day, due to the limited battery power, unmanned aerial vehicles cannot achieve long-distance flight and ultra-long standby flight, which makes the timely replacement of unmanned aerial vehicle batteries become the primary problem that needs to be faced in the relevant technical field. Currently, the replacement of unmanned aerial vehicle batteries is carried out manually, which requires manual disassembly of the battery and then replacing the battery with insufficient power with a fully charged battery for continuous use. This manual method is time-consuming and laborious, with cumbersome operations, increasing the demand for the number of unmanned aerial vehicle batteries and also increasing the space requirement of the vehicle cabin. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present application provides an unmanned aerial vehicle charging device and a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle, which can meet the charging requirements of unmanned aerial vehicles.

[0005] Specifically, the following technical solutions are included:

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an unmanned aerial vehicle charging device, where the unmanned aerial vehicle charging device includes a charging base and an energy supply component;

[0007] The charging base is provided with a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector that are electrically connected to each other. The first electrical connector is used to be electrically connected to the battery of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the charging base is adapted to be connected to the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle;

[0008] The energy supply component is provided with a third electrical connector, which is used to be electrically connected to the second electrical connector, and the energy supply component is adapted to be connected to a power source.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the charging base includes a connected base and a cover plate, and the base and the cover plate enclose an accommodation cavity;

[0010] The first electrical connector includes an electrically connected first circuit board and a first electrical connector. The first circuit board is located in the accommodation cavity, and at least part of the first electrical connector is located in the accommodation cavity;

[0011] The second electrical connector includes a second circuit board, which is located in the accommodation cavity and is electrically connected to the first circuit board.

[0012] In an alternative embodiment, a part of the first electrical connector passes through the cover plate and extends out of the accommodation cavity, and the first electrical connector is a charging plug.

[0013] In an alternative embodiment, one side of the base is provided with a side plate, the side plate is provided with a first through hole, and the second circuit board is located at the first through hole and at least partially exposed from the first through hole.

[0014] In an alternative embodiment, the third electrical connector includes conductive pins, and the conductive pins are used to contact and electrically connect with the second circuit board.

[0015] In an alternative embodiment, the charging base further includes a connecting mechanism, and the connecting mechanism is used for detachably connecting with the drone.

[0016] In an alternative embodiment, the connecting mechanism includes a pressing member, an elastic member and a fixing member;

[0017] Both the fixing member and the elastic member are arranged in the accommodation cavity. One end of the elastic member is connected to the fixing member, and the other end is connected to the pressing member. A part of the pressing member is exposed from the accommodation cavity;

[0018] The cover plate is provided with a mounting hole. A clamping portion is convexly provided on the outer wall of the pressing member. The clamping portion passes through the mounting hole and extends out of the accommodation cavity, and can move in the mounting hole along the extending direction of the elastic member.

[0019] In an alternative embodiment, there are two mounting holes, two elastic members and two pressing members. The two mounting holes, the two elastic members and the two pressing members are respectively arranged along the extending direction of the elastic member, and the two elastic members are respectively located on two opposite sides of the fixing member.

[0020] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle-mounted drone. The vehicle-mounted drone includes a drone, a vehicle and the drone charging device provided in any embodiment of the first aspect. The vehicle is provided with a cabin for docking the drone. The drone is connected to the charging base of the drone charging device, and the energy supply component of the drone charging device is located in the cabin.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, a drone centering and clamping mechanism is provided in the cabin. The drone centering and clamping mechanism is used to center the drone to a designated position in the cabin, and the energy supply component is installed on the drone centering and clamping mechanism.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application at least include: by providing a charging base and an energy supply component, and using the electrical connection between the first electrical connector, the second electrical connector, and the third electrical connector, the electrical energy of the power source is transmitted to the drone, and the battery of the drone is conveniently charged, reducing the demand for the number of drone batteries and lowering the usage cost of the drone. Description of the Drawings

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the charging base provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 Exploded schematic diagram of the charging base provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 3 Structural schematic diagram of the energy supply component provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 4 Exploded schematic diagram of the energy supply component provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0028] The reference numerals in the drawings are respectively represented as:

[0029] 1 - Charging base; 11 - First electrical connector; 111 - First circuit board; 112 - First electrical connection member; 12 - Second electrical connector; 121 - Second circuit board; 13 - Base; 131 - Side plate; 1311 - First through hole; 14 - Cover plate; 141 - Jack; 142 - Mounting hole; 15 - Accommodating cavity; 16 - Connection mechanism; 161 - Pressing member; 1611 - Clamping portion; 162 - Elastic member; 163 - Fixing member;

[0030] 2 - Energy supply component; 21 - Third electrical connector; 211 - Conductive pin; 212 - Third circuit board; 22 - Front cover; 221 - Second through hole; 23 - Rear cover.

[0031] Through the above-mentioned accompanying drawings, specific embodiments of the present application have been shown, and more detailed descriptions will be provided hereinafter. These drawings and written descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Embodiments

[0032] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0033] The orientation terms involved in the embodiments of the present application, such as "upper", "lower", "side", etc., generally take the relative relationship of the orientation shown in the drawings as the reference, and these orientation terms are only used to more clearly describe the relationship between structures and structures, rather than to describe the absolute orientation. When the product is placed in different postures, the orientation may change. For example, "upper" and "lower" may be interchanged.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used in the embodiments of the present application have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. Some technical terms that appear in the embodiments of the present application are described below.

[0035] To make the technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] With the continuous development of society and the gradual improvement of people's living standards, cars have become an essential means of transportation for most families, and drones are becoming more and more common in people's lives. Therefore, in-vehicle drones that combine vehicles and drones have attracted people's attention. In-vehicle drones can effectively expand the uses of drones and improve the user experience. An in-vehicle drone is a drone system that can be installed on a vehicle and can take off, land, and fly during vehicle travel.

[0037] While the technology of drones is developing day by day, due to the limited battery power, drones cannot achieve long-distance flight and ultra-long standby flight, which makes the timely replacement of drone batteries become the primary problem that needs to be faced in the relevant technical fields. Currently, the replacement of drone batteries is carried out manually. It is necessary to manually disassemble the battery and then replace the battery with insufficient power with a fully charged battery for continuous use. This manual method is time-consuming, laborious, and cumbersome in operation, increasing the demand for the number of drone batteries and the space requirement of the vehicle cabin.

[0038] In view of the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present application provides a drone charging device.

[0039] As shown in Figures 1 to 4 the figure, the drone charging device provided by the embodiment of the present application includes a charging base 1 and an energy supply component 2.

[0040] The charging base 1 is provided with a first electrical connector 11 and a second electrical connector 12 that are electrically connected to each other. The first electrical connector 11 is used to be electrically connected to the battery of the drone, and the charging base 1 is adapted to be connected to the bottom of the drone.

[0041] The energy supply component 2 is provided with a third electrical connector 21. The third electrical connector 21 is used to be electrically connected to the second electrical connector 12, and the energy supply component 2 is adapted to be connected to a power source.

[0042] Specifically, the charging base 1 can be connected to the bottom of the drone and fly with the drone. The energy supply component 2 can be arranged on a charging station, a vehicle or other platforms with a power source.

[0043] When the drone lands, the third electrical connector 21 is electrically connected to the second electrical connector 12. The battery of the drone, the first electrical connector 11, the second electrical connector 12, the third electrical connector 21 and the power source form a circuit connection loop. The electric energy of the power source is sequentially transmitted to the battery of the drone through the third electrical connector 21, the second electrical connector 12 and the first electrical connector 11, thereby replenishing the battery of the drone and meeting the charging requirement of the drone in the non-flying state.

[0044] Among them, between any two electrically connected individuals among the battery of the drone, the first electrical connector 11, the second electrical connector 12, the third electrical connector 21 and the power source, the electrical connection method can be wireless charging or wired charging. The form of wireless charging is well known to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here. For example, wireless charging can adopt forms such as electromagnetic induction type, magnetic field resonance type or radio wave type.

[0045] Exemplarily, the drone charging device is applied to an in-vehicle drone. The in-vehicle drone includes a drone and a vehicle. The vehicle is provided with a cabin for docking the drone. The power source is located in the vehicle, and the energy supply component 2 is located in the cabin and electrically connected to the power source.

[0046] Optionally, the cabin is located on the top of the vehicle. When the drone performs an aerial photography task in a rugged environment such as the suburbs or mountains, the cabin can provide a flat landing point for the drone, without being affected by the external environment, thereby preventing the drone from being damaged. After the drone lands on the cabin, the electric energy of the power source is sequentially transmitted to the battery of the drone through the third electrical connector 21, the second electrical connector 12 and the first electrical connector 11, providing a guarantee for the endurance of the drone.

[0047] By applying the drone charging device to the vehicle-mounted drone, there is no need to additionally increase the space for storing the drone battery in the cabin, which is beneficial to reducing the size of the cabin and lowering the processing material cost of the cabin of the vehicle-mounted drone.

[0048] Optionally, a drone centering and clamping mechanism is provided in the cabin. The drone centering and clamping mechanism is used to center the drone to a specified position in the cabin, and the power supply component 2 is installed on the drone centering and clamping mechanism.

[0049] Exemplarily, the drone centering and clamping mechanism includes four centering rods. The four centering rods are arranged in two horizontal and two vertical rows. The horizontally extending centering rods can move longitudinally, and the vertically extending centering rods can move horizontally. The center position of the four centering rods is the specified position for docking the drone. Under the push of the four centering rods, the landed drone is pushed to the specified position and its displacement is restricted, realizing the centering of the drone.

[0050] The power supply component 2 is installed on the centering rod and can move synchronously with the centering rod. During the centering process of the drone centering and clamping mechanism, the third electrical connector 21 of the power supply component 2 is electrically connected to the second electrical connector 12 of the charging base 1, realizing the power transmission from the power supply to the battery of the drone.

[0051] The drone charging device provided by the embodiment of the present application, by setting the charging base 1 and the power supply component 2, uses the electrical connection between the first electrical connector 11, the second electrical connector 12 and the third electrical connector 21 to transfer the electrical energy of the power supply to the drone, conveniently charging the battery of the drone, reducing the demand for the number of drone batteries, and lowering the use cost of the drone.

[0052] In a further embodiment, the charging base 1 includes a connected base 13 and a cover plate 14. The base 13 and the cover plate 14 enclose to form a receiving cavity 15.

[0053] The first electrical connector 11 includes an electrically connected first circuit board 111 and a first electrical connector 112. The first circuit board 111 is located in the receiving cavity 15, and the first electrical connector 112 is at least partially located in the receiving cavity 15.

[0054] The second electrical connector 12 includes a second circuit board 121. The second circuit board 121 is located in the receiving cavity 15 and is electrically connected to the first circuit board 111.

[0055] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the cover plate 14 covers the top of the base 13, and the base 13 and the cover plate 14 define a receiving cavity 15 for accommodating components.

[0056] Optionally, the base 13 and the cover plate 14 are detachably connected, which improves the disassembly and assembly efficiency of the base 13 and the cover plate 14 and is beneficial to the maintenance or replacement of the components in the accommodation cavity 15.

[0057] The first circuit board 111 and the second circuit board 121 are used to achieve the transmission of electric energy, or to achieve the transmission of electric energy and data.

[0058] Exemplarily, the first circuit board 111 and the second circuit board 121 are electrically connected through conductive components such as wire harnesses and flexible circuit boards arranged in the accommodation cavity 15.

[0059] Wherein, a jack 141 is formed on the cover plate 14, and the jack 141 penetrates through the cover plate 14 along the thickness direction of the cover plate 14. The jack 141 is used to expose the first electrical connector 112 or to allow the first electrical connector 112 to pass through.

[0060] In an optional embodiment, the first electrical connector 112 is completely located in the accommodation cavity 15. The first electrical connector 112 is a charging interface. The position of the jack 141 corresponds to the position of the first electrical connector 112. The first electrical connector 112 can be exposed through the jack 141. The drone is provided with a charging plug for cooperating with the charging interface. The charging plug of the drone realizes the electrical connection between the drone battery and the first electrical connector 11 by being inserted into the first electrical connector 112.

[0061] In another optional embodiment, a part of the first electrical connector 112 is located in the accommodation cavity 15, and the other part passes through the jack 141 on the cover plate 14 and extends outside the accommodation cavity 15. The first electrical connector 112 is a charging plug.

[0062] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a part of the first electrical connector 112 is exposed in the external environment. Correspondingly, the drone is provided with a charging interface for cooperating with the charging plug. By inserting the first electrical connector 112 into the charging interface of the drone, the electrical connection between the battery of the drone and the first electrical connector 11 is realized.

[0063] Exemplarily, the first electrical connector 112 is a Type C charging plug, which has the advantages of compact size, being able to be blindly inserted in both directions, and fast charging speed.

[0064] In one embodiment, a side plate 131 is provided on one side of the base 13. The side plate 131 is provided with a first through hole 1311. The second circuit board 121 is located at the first through hole 1311 and at least part of it is exposed from the first through hole 1311.

[0065] As Figure 2As shown, the side plate 131 is installed on one side of the base 13. The first through hole 1311 penetrates the side plate 131 along the thickness direction of the side plate 131. The second circuit board 121 is located in the accommodation cavity 15 at a position corresponding to the first through hole 1311, and at least a part of the second circuit board 121 is exposed to the external environment through the first through hole 1311.

[0066] Since the charging base 1 is connected to the drone, after the drone lands, the second electrical connector 12 needs to cooperate with the third electrical connector 21 to achieve electrical connection. By exposing at least a part of the second circuit board 121 to the external environment through the first through hole 1311, it is convenient for the third electrical connector 21 to cooperate with the second electrical connector 12, enabling the third electrical connector 21 and the second electrical connector 12 to quickly achieve electrical connection.

[0067] Optionally, the second electrical connector 12 may also include a second electrical connecting member electrically connected to the second circuit board 121. The second electrical connecting member may be a charging plug, a charging interface, or a wireless charging element.

[0068] Furthermore, the third electrical connector 21 includes a conductive pin 211, and the conductive pin 211 is used to contact and electrically connect with the second circuit board 121.

[0069] As Figure 3 or Figure 4 As shown, the power supply component 2 further includes a front cover 22 and a rear cover 23. The third electrical connector 21 further includes a third circuit board 212. The front cover 22 and the rear cover 23 are connected. The third circuit board 212 is located in the space defined by the front cover 22 and the rear cover 23. A second through hole 221 is formed on the front cover 22. The conductive pin 211 is connected to the third circuit board 212 and extends through the second through hole 221 to the external environment.

[0070] The third circuit board 212 is electrically connected to the power supply in the vehicle. The third circuit board 212 is used to achieve the transmission of electrical energy, or to achieve the transmission of electrical energy and data.

[0071] The conductive pin 211 has elastic telescopic ability and can perform telescopic movement along its own length direction. The conductive pin 211 can conduct the circuit connection loop through contact with the second circuit board 121, enabling the third electrical connector 21 and the second electrical connector 12 to quickly achieve electrical connection.

[0072] In this embodiment, the electrical energy of the power supply is sequentially transmitted to the battery of the drone through the third circuit board 212, the conductive pin 211, the second circuit board 121, the first circuit board 111, and the first electrical connecting member 112. By setting the third electrical connector 21 to include the conductive pin 211, it is beneficial to improve the docking conduction speed of the third electrical connector 21 and the second electrical connector 12, enabling the drone to quickly achieve the charging operation after landing.

[0073] In one embodiment, the charging base 1 further includes a connecting mechanism 16, and the connecting mechanism 16 is used for detachably connecting with the drone.

[0074] Exemplarily, the connection mechanism 16 is a threaded fastener such as a bolt, a screw, or a nut, or the connection mechanism 16 is a snap-fit ​​structure / plug-in structure, or the connection mechanism 16 is a magnetic structure.

[0075] By providing the connection mechanism 16 to be detachably connected to the drone, the disassembly and assembly speed of the charging base 1 is increased, and the repair or maintenance of the charging base 1 is convenient.

[0076] In a specific embodiment, the connecting mechanism 16 includes a pressing member 161 , an elastic member 162 and a fixing member 163 .

[0077] The fixing member 163 and the elastic member 162 are both disposed in the accommodating cavity 15 . One end of the elastic member 162 is connected to the fixing member 163 , and the other end is connected to the pressing member 161 . A portion of the pressing member 161 is exposed from the accommodating cavity 15 .

[0078] The cover plate 14 defines a mounting hole 142 , and a clamping portion 1611 is protruded from the outer wall of the pressing member 161 . The clamping portion 1611 extends through the mounting hole 142 to the outside of the accommodating cavity 15 and can move in the mounting hole 142 along the extending direction of the elastic member 162 .

[0079] The fixing member 163 is fixedly connected to the base 13 . The elastic member 162 is located at an adjacent side of the fixing member 163 . The elastic member 162 can generate elastic deformation along its own extending direction.

[0080] like Figure 4 As shown, the clamping part 1611 is located at the top of the pressing member 161, and a clamping hook protruding along the extension direction of the elastic member 162 is provided at one end of the clamping part 1611 away from the pressing member 161, and the clamping part 1611 is used to clamp with the drone. Specifically, a clamping hole or a clamping groove is provided at the bottom of the drone, and the clamping part 1611 can extend into the clamping hole and the clamping groove and be hooked with the drone through the clamping hook at the end, so as to realize the detachable connection between the connecting mechanism 16 and the drone.

[0081] By applying pressure to the pressing member 161, the pressing member 161 can be moved along the extension direction of the elastic member 162 and drive the clamping portion 1611 to move, and the elastic member 162 is compressed; after releasing the pressing member 161, the elastic member 162 rebounds and the pressing member 161 returns to its initial position. By providing the elastic member 162, it is convenient to assemble the clamping portion 1611 into the mounting hole 142, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the charging base 1.

[0082] Further, there are two mounting holes 142, two elastic members 162, and two pressing members 161. The two mounting holes 142, the two elastic members 162, and the two pressing members 161 are arranged along the extending direction of the elastic member 162 respectively. The two elastic members 162 are located on two opposite sides of the fixing member 163 respectively.

[0083] As Figure 4 shown, the two elastic members 162 and the two pressing members 161 correspond to each other one by one. The two elastic members 162 are symmetrically arranged on two opposite sides of the fixing member 163 respectively. The two mounting holes 142 and the two engaging portions 1611 also correspond to each other one by one. The two mounting holes 142 are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the elastic member 162.

[0084] Correspondingly, the engaging holes or engaging grooves of the drone are also set to two.

[0085] When it is necessary to connect the charging base 1 to the drone, apply pressure to the two pressing members 161 to make the two pressing members 161 approach each other and drive the engaging portions 1611 to move. At this time, the elastic members 162 are compressed, and the two engaging portions 1611 can be inserted into the two engaging holes or engaging grooves of the drone respectively; then release the pressing members 161, the elastic members 162 rebound, the pressing members 161 and the engaging portions 1611 move away from each other under the elastic force of the elastic members 162, and the engaging portions 1611 are hooked to the drone, realizing the connection between the charging base 1 and the drone.

[0086] When it is necessary to separate the charging base 1 from the drone, apply pressure to the two pressing members 161 to make the two pressing members 161 approach each other and drive the engaging portions 1611 to move. At this time, the elastic members 162 are compressed, and the two engaging portions 1611 are disengaged from the drone and can be taken out from the engaging holes or engaging grooves of the drone, thereby realizing the separation between the charging base 1 and the drone.

[0087] In this embodiment, by setting the mounting holes 142, the elastic members 162, and the pressing members 161 to two, it is convenient to apply an external force to the pressing members 161 to realize the rapid installation and disassembly between the charging base 1 and the drone.

[0088] The embodiment of the present application also provides a vehicle-mounted drone. The vehicle-mounted drone includes a drone, a vehicle, and the drone charging device provided in any of the above embodiments. The vehicle is provided with a cabin for docking the drone. The drone is connected to the charging base 1 of the drone charging device, and the power supply component 2 of the drone charging device is located in the cabin.

[0089] Optionally, the cabin is located at the top of the vehicle. When the drone performs an aerial photography task in a rugged environment such as the suburbs or mountains, the cabin can provide a flat landing point for the drone, unaffected by the external environment, thereby preventing the drone from being damaged. After the drone lands on the cabin, the electrical energy of the power supply is sequentially transmitted to the battery of the drone through the third electrical connector 21, the second electrical connector 12, and the first electrical connector 11, providing power supply guarantee for the drone.

[0090] By applying the drone charging device to the vehicle-mounted drone, there is no need to additionally increase the space for storing the drone battery in the cabin, which is beneficial to reducing the size of the cabin and lowering the processing material cost of the cabin of the vehicle-mounted drone.

[0091] Furthermore, a drone centering and clamping mechanism is provided in the cabin. The drone centering and clamping mechanism is used to center the drone to a specified position in the cabin, and the energy supply component 2 is installed on the drone centering and clamping mechanism.

[0092] Exemplarily, the drone centering and clamping mechanism includes four centering rods. The four centering rods are arranged in two horizontal and two vertical rows. The horizontally extending centering rods can move longitudinally, and the vertically extending centering rods can move horizontally. The central position of the four centering rods is the specified position for docking the drone. Under the push of the four centering rods, the landed drone is pushed to the specified position and its displacement is restricted, achieving the centering of the drone.

[0093] In this embodiment, the energy supply component 2 is installed on the centering rod and can move synchronously with the centering rod. During the centering process of the drone centering and clamping mechanism, the third electrical connector 21 of the energy supply component 2 is electrically connected to the second electrical connector 12 of the charging base 1, realizing the electrical energy transmission from the power supply to the battery of the drone.

[0094] In this application, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The term "plural" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined.

[0095] After considering the specification and practicing the present application disclosed herein, those skilled in the art will readily think of other embodiments of the present application. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present application, which follow the general principles of the present application and include the common general knowledge or conventional technical means in the technical field not disclosed in the present application. The specification and embodiments are only regarded as exemplary.

[0096] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the exact structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present application is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A UAV charging device, characterized in that: The drone charging device comprises a charging base (1) and an energy supply component (2); The charging base (1) is provided with a first electrical connector (11) and a second electrical connector (12) which are electrically connected to each other, the first electrical connector (11) being used to electrically connect to a battery of the drone, and the charging base (1) being suitable for connecting to the bottom of the drone; The energy supply component (2) is provided with a third electrical connector (21), the third electrical connector (21) is used to be electrically connected to the second electrical connector (12), and the energy supply component (2) is suitable for being connected to a power source.

2. The UAV charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging base (1) comprises a base (13) and a cover plate (14) connected to each other, wherein the base (13) and the cover plate (14) enclose a receiving cavity (15); The first electrical connector (11) comprises a first circuit board (111) and a first electrical connector (112) which are electrically connected, the first circuit board (111) being located in the accommodating cavity (15), and the first electrical connector (112) being at least partially located in the accommodating cavity (15); The second electrical connector (12) comprises a second circuit board (121), wherein the second circuit board (121) is located in the accommodating cavity (15) and is electrically connected to the first circuit board (111).

3. The UAV charging device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A portion of the first electrical connector (112) passes through the cover plate (14) and extends out of the accommodating cavity (15); the first electrical connector (112) is a charging plug.

4. The UAV charging device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A side plate (131) is provided on one side of the base (13), the side plate (131) is provided with a first through hole (1311), and the second circuit board (121) is located at the first through hole (1311) and at least partially exposed from the first through hole (1311).

5. The UAV charging device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third electrical connector (21) comprises a conductive pin (211), and the conductive pin (211) is used for contacting and electrically connecting with the second circuit board (121).

6. The UAV charging device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The charging base (1) further comprises a connecting mechanism (16), wherein the connecting mechanism (16) is used for being detachably connected to the drone.

7. The UAV charging device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism (16) comprises a pressing member (161), an elastic member (162) and a fixing member (163); The fixing member (163) and the elastic member (162) are both arranged in the accommodating cavity (15); one end of the elastic member (162) is connected to the fixing member (163), and the other end is connected to the pressing member (161); a portion of the pressing member (161) is exposed from the accommodating cavity (15); The cover plate (14) is provided with a mounting hole (142), and the outer wall of the pressing member (161) is provided with a clamping portion (1611) protruding therefrom. The clamping portion (1611) passes through the mounting hole (142) and extends out of the accommodating cavity (15), and is capable of moving within the mounting hole (142) along the extension direction of the elastic member (162).

8. The UAV charging device according to claim 7, characterized in that: There are two of each of the mounting hole (142), the elastic member (162) and the pressing member (161); the two mounting holes (142), the two elastic members (162) and the two pressing members (161) are respectively arranged along the extension direction of the elastic member (162); and the two elastic members (162) are respectively located on two sides of the fixing member (163) that are away from each other.

9. A vehicle-mounted drone, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted drone comprises a drone, a vehicle and a drone charging device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the vehicle is provided with a cabin for docking the drone, the drone is connected to a charging base (1) of the drone charging device, and a power supply component (2) of the drone charging device is located in the cabin.

10. The vehicle-mounted UAV according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cabin is provided with a drone centering clamping mechanism, which is used to center the drone to a designated position in the cabin, and the energy supply component (2) is mounted on the drone centering clamping mechanism.

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