Unmanned aerial vehicle inspection docking device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle inspection, in particular to an unmanned aerial vehicle inspection docking device which comprises a base. The base is fixed to the bottom of the supporting seat, and the buffering positioning mechanism is embedded in the top of the supporting seat. Through the arrangement of a buffer positioning mechanism, the inspection unmanned aerial vehicle slowly lands on the top of a supporting seat, the inspection unmanned aerial vehicle presses a supporting gasket downwards, drives an insertion rod to move downwards, and drives a sliding shaft to synchronously move towards the lower end through a sliding block, so that a rotating block is driven to rotate, and when the rotating block rotates, a rotating rod drives a rotating disc to synchronously rotate; and the rotating disc rotates to drive the clamping blocks to get close to the middle of the supporting disc through the connecting arms, so that the landing inspection unmanned aerial vehicle is centered and positioned towards the middle of the supporting seat, and the inspection unmanned aerial vehicle can be positioned without using electric driving equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle inspection, and in particular to a unmanned aerial vehicle inspection docking device. Background Art

[0002] Drone inspection is a technical means of using drones equipped with sensor equipment to conduct automated and intelligent inspections of specific areas or facilities.

[0003] The drone inspection docking device is the core component of the drone automated inspection system, and is mainly used to realize the functions of automatic parking, charging, data transmission, and loading and unloading of mission equipment of drones.

[0004] When using the current drone inspection docking device, the drone's parking position often needs to be precisely controlled during the parking process. Although a positioning structure can be set to adjust the drone's parking position, this method requires the use of electric drive equipment for control, which will increase energy consumption and capital investment. Summary of the Invention

[0005] (1) Technical problems solved

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a drone inspection docking device.

[0007] (2) Technical solution

[0008] Based on this, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a UAV inspection docking device, comprising a base;

[0009] The base is fixed to the bottom of the support base, a buffer positioning mechanism is embedded in the top of the support base, and the buffer positioning mechanism contacts the bottom of the inspection drone. The base is bolted to the bottom of the linear module one, and the top slide of the linear module one is fixed to the bottom of the linear module two. The front slide of the linear module two is fixed with a robotic arm;

[0010] The buffer positioning mechanism includes a supporting rotation mechanism, a rotating rod, a rotating disk, a supporting disk, a connecting arm, a clamping block, and a sliding groove. The supporting rotation mechanism is fixed to the top of the supporting seat, the supporting rotation mechanism is transmission-connected to the top of the rotating rod, the rotating rod is transmission-matched with the bottom of the rotating disk, the rotating disk is movably connected to the bottom of the supporting disk, the top of the supporting disk is fixed to the supporting seat, the clamping block is slidingly matched with the inner side of the sliding groove, and a total of four groups of sliding grooves are provided, and the sliding grooves are opened along the circumference of the supporting disk.

[0011] Preferably, the support disks are arranged in an arc shape, and there are four groups of support disks in total, and the four groups of support disks are all provided with clamping blocks at one end away from the turntable.

[0012] Preferably, the right end of the support plate is movably connected to the turntable, and the connecting arm is movably connected to the bottom of the clamping block.

[0013] Preferably, the clamping block protrudes from the top of the support seat, and the clamping block slides along the inner side of the top guide groove of the support seat, so as to facilitate clamping and positioning of the placed inspection drone.

[0014] Preferably, the rotating rod, rotating disk and supporting disk are concentrically arranged, and the rotating disk rotates synchronously with the bottom of the rotating rod.

[0015] The top of the sliding plate is fixed with a support frame, and the top of the sliding plate is fixed with a support frame.

[0016] Preferably, a bearing seat is provided on the top of the rotating rod, the bottom of the bearing seat is bolted to the protective frame, and the rotating rod passes through the middle of the bearing seat and is movably connected to the middle of the bearing seat, so that the rotating rod can be transmitted smoothly and drive the turntable to rotate synchronously.

[0017] Preferably, the telescopic rod and the insertion rod are arranged parallel to each other, and the telescopic rod is synchronously extended and retracted as the insertion rod slides, so as to facilitate the smooth vertical movement of the insertion rod.

[0018] Preferably, movable beads are provided on the top of the support gasket, and multiple groups of movable beads are provided, which are evenly distributed along the top of the support gasket, so as to facilitate the smooth movement of the inspection drone.

[0019] (3) Beneficial effects

[0020] Compared with the existing technology, the present invention provides a drone inspection docking device with the following beneficial effects:

[0021] The UAV inspection docking device is equipped with a buffer positioning mechanism. The inspection UAV slowly lands on the top of the support seat. The inspection UAV presses down the support gasket, drives the insertion rod to move downward, and drives the sliding shaft to move synchronously to the lower end through the slider, thereby driving the rotating block to rotate. When the rotating block rotates, the rotating rod drives the turntable to rotate synchronously. The rotation of the turntable drives the clamping block to move closer to the middle of the support plate through the connecting arm, thereby centering the landed inspection UAV in the middle of the support seat. The positioning of the inspection UAV can be achieved without using electric drive equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the top view of the buffer positioning mechanism of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the partial three-dimensional structure of the buffer positioning mechanism of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the supporting rotating mechanism of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the supporting rotation mechanism of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the partial three-dimensional structure of the support rotation mechanism of the present invention.

[0028] In the figure: base-1, support base-2, buffer positioning mechanism-3, inspection drone-4, linear module 1-5, linear module 2-6, robotic arm-7, support rotation mechanism-31, rotating rod-32, turntable-33, support plate-34, connecting arm-35, clamping block-36, slide groove-37, protective frame-311, telescopic rod-312, insertion rod-313, connecting piece-314, support gasket-315, slider-316, sliding shaft-317, arc groove-318, rotating block-319, guide seat-3110, compression spring-3111, bearing seat-321, movable bead-3151. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] See also Figure 1, the UAV inspection docking device includes a base 1; the base 1 is fixed to the bottom of the support base 2, the top of the support base 2 is embedded with a buffer positioning mechanism 3, the buffer positioning mechanism 3 is in contact with the bottom of the inspection UAV 4, the base 1 is connected to the bottom bolt of the linear module 1 5, the top slide of the linear module 1 5 is fixed to the bottom of the linear module 2 6, and the front slide of the linear module 2 6 is fixed with a robotic arm 7. The robotic arm 7 is an ordinary robotic arm. It simulates the movements of human arms through programming to complete the three-dimensional spatial positioning device of grasping, carrying or precise operation, with high precision , nonlinear, and strongly coupled characteristics. Using robotic arm 7 to replace batteries enables rapid recharging of inspection drone 4, a standard inspection drone equipped with an automated airport for scheduled takeoff and landing. It automatically analyzes image data and accurately identifies 25 scenarios, including road occupation, power equipment defects, and forest fires. Linear module 1 5 and linear module 2 6 are standard linear modules, known by several names, including linear modules, rectangular coordinate robots, and linear slides. They are automation upgrade units following linear guides, linear motion modules, and ball screw linear transmission mechanisms. The combination of these units enables linear and curved motion of loads, making automation of light loads more flexible and positioning more precise.

[0031] See also Figure 2-Figure 3 , UAV inspection docking device, the buffer positioning mechanism 3 includes a supporting rotation mechanism 31, a rotating rod 32, a turntable 33, a support plate 34, a connecting arm 35, a clamping block 36, and a slide groove 37. The supporting rotation mechanism 31 is fixed to the top of the support seat 2, the supporting rotation mechanism 31 is connected to the top of the rotating rod 32 by transmission, the rotating rod 32 is matched with the bottom of the turntable 33 by transmission, the turntable 33 is movably connected to the bottom of the support plate 34, the top of the support plate 34 is fixed to the support seat 2, the clamping block 36 is matched with the inner side of the slide groove 37, and there are four groups of slide grooves 37, and the slide grooves 37 are opened along the circumference of the support plate 34.

[0032] In some embodiments, the support plate 34 is arranged in an arc shape, and there are four groups of support plates 34. The four groups of support plates 34 are each provided with a clamping block 36 at one end away from the turntable 33. The right end of the support plate 34 is movably connected to the turntable 33, and the connecting arm 35 is movably connected to the bottom of the clamping block 36. The clamping block 36 protrudes from the top of the support seat 2, and the clamping block 36 slides along the inner side of the top guide groove of the support seat 2 to facilitate clamping and positioning of the placed inspection drone 4. The rotating rod 32, turntable 33, and support plate 34 are concentrically arranged, and the turntable 33 rotates synchronously with the bottom of the rotating rod 32.

[0033] See also Figure 4-Figure 6, UAV inspection docking device, the support rotation mechanism 31 includes a protective frame 311, a telescopic rod 312, a plug rod 313, a connecting piece 314, a support gasket 315, a slider 316, a sliding shaft 317, an arc groove 318, a rotating block 319, a guide seat 3110, and a compression spring 3111. The bottom of the protective frame 311 is fixed to the support seat 2, the protective frame 311 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the telescopic rod 312, the top of the telescopic rod 312 is fixed to the connecting piece 314, the top of the connecting piece 314 is covered with a support gasket 315, the top of the plug rod 313 is fixedly connected to the connecting piece 314, and the plug rod 313 slides in cooperation with the top inner side of the protective frame 311, the insertion rod 313 is fixed to the top of the sliding shaft 317, the slider 316 is movably connected to the left end of the sliding shaft 317, the sliding shaft 317 slides in cooperation with the inner side of the arc groove 318, the arc groove 318 is opened on the surface of the rotating block 319, the slider 316 slides in cooperation with the inner side of the guide seat 3110, the bottom of the guide seat 3110 is fixed to the protective frame 311, the rotating block 319 is transmission-connected to the top of the rotating rod 32, the slider 316 is fixed to the top of the compression spring 3111, and the bottom of the compression spring 3111 is fixedly connected to the guide seat 3110.

[0034] In some embodiments, a bearing seat 321 is provided at the top of the rotating rod 32, and the bottom of the bearing seat 321 is bolted to the protective frame 311, and the rotating rod 32 passes through the middle of the bearing seat 321 and is movably connected to the middle of the bearing seat 321, so that the rotating rod 32 can be transmitted smoothly and drive the turntable 33 to rotate synchronously. The telescopic rod 312 and the insertion rod 313 are arranged parallel to each other, and the telescopic rod 312 is synchronously extended and retracted with the sliding of the insertion rod 313, so that the insertion rod 313 can move vertically smoothly. The top of the support gasket 315 is provided with a movable bead 3151, and there are multiple groups of movable beads 3151, which are evenly distributed along the top of the support gasket 315, so that the inspection drone 4 can move smoothly. The bearing seat 321 is used to fix and support the bearing to ensure the stable operation of the transmission shaft or rotating parts. The telescopic rod 312 is a functional rod whose length can be adjusted by mechanical or fluid structure. The height between the connecting piece 314 and the support gasket 315 can be adjusted according to the overall height of the actual drone, which is not limited here.

[0035] To summarize, when in use, place the drone inspection docking device at a suitable location in the factory or smart park;

[0036] Then, the inspection drone 4 automatically analyzes the image data of the factory or park for accurate identification;

[0037] When the inspection drone 4 needs to be docked or replaced, the inspection drone 4 is controlled to slowly land on the top of the support base 2. When the inspection drone 4 lands, the inspection drone 4 presses down the support pad 315, so that the insertion rod 313 is embedded in the protective frame 311, and the telescopic rod 312 is synchronously extended and retracted;

[0038] When the locking cam 315 is in the unlock position, the locking cam 316 is in the unlock position, and the locking cam 317 is in the unlock position, so that the locking cam 317 is unlocked.

[0039] After the inspection drone 4 is stabilized, the position of the robotic arm 7 can be adjusted through the linear module 1 5 and the linear module 2 6. The battery of the inspection drone 4 can then be clamped by the robotic arm 7 and a new battery can be installed. At the same time, the data cable can be connected to the inspection drone 4 to transmit the data collected by the inspection drone 4 to a mobile device for storage.

[0040] The control method of the present invention is to control by manually starting and closing the switch. The wiring diagram of the power element and the provision of power supply are common knowledge in the field, and the present invention is mainly used to protect mechanical devices. Therefore, the control method and wiring layout are no longer explained in detail in the present invention.

[0041] The control method of the present invention is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by simple programming by a person skilled in the art. The provision of power is also common knowledge in the art. The present invention is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, so the control method and circuit connection are not explained in detail in the present invention.

[0042] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. UAV inspection docking device, characterized by: comprising a base (1); The base (1) is fixed to the bottom of the support base (2), a buffer positioning mechanism (3) is embedded in the top of the support base (2), the buffer positioning mechanism (3) is in contact with the bottom of the inspection drone (4), the base (1) is connected to the bottom bolt of the linear module (5), the top slide of the linear module (5) is fixed to the bottom of the linear module (6), and the front slide of the linear module (6) is fixed with a mechanical arm (7); The buffer positioning mechanism (3) comprises a supporting rotating mechanism (31), a rotating rod (32), a rotating disk (33), a supporting disk (34), a connecting arm (35), a clamping block (36), and a sliding groove (37). The supporting rotating mechanism (31) is fixed to the top of the supporting seat (2). The supporting rotating mechanism (31) is transmission-connected to the top of the rotating rod (32). The rotating rod (32) is transmission-matched with the bottom of the rotating disk (33). The rotating disk (33) is movably connected to the bottom of the supporting disk (34). The top of the supporting disk (34) is fixed to the supporting seat (2). The clamping block (36) is slidingly matched with the inner side of the sliding groove (37). There are four groups of sliding grooves (37) in total, and the sliding grooves (37) are opened along the circumference of the supporting disk (34).

2. The UAV inspection docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support discs (34) are arranged in an arc shape, and there are four groups of support discs (34) in total. The ends of the four groups of support discs (34) away from the rotating disc (33) are all provided with clamping blocks (36).

3. The UAV inspection docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right end of the support plate (34) is movably connected to the rotating plate (33), and the connecting arm (35) is movably connected to the bottom of the clamping block (36).

4. The UAV inspection docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping block (36) protrudes from the top of the support seat (2), and the clamping block (36) slides along the inner side of the top guide groove of the support seat (2).

5. The UAV inspection docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating rod (32), the rotating disk (33) and the supporting disk (34) are concentrically arranged, and the rotating disk (33) rotates synchronously with the bottom of the rotating rod (32).

6. The drone inspection docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting rotation mechanism (31) comprises a protective frame (311), a telescopic rod (312), an insert rod (313), a connecting piece (314), a supporting gasket (315), a slider (316), a sliding shaft (317), an arcuate groove (318), a rotating block (319), a guide seat (3110), and a compression spring (3111). The bottom of the protective frame (311) is fixed to the supporting seat (2). The protective frame (311) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the telescopic rod (312). The top of the telescopic rod (312) is fixed to the connecting piece (314). The top of the connecting piece (314) is covered with a supporting gasket (315). The top of the insert rod (313) is fixedly connected to the connecting piece (314). The insert rod (313) The insert rod (313) is fixed to the top of the sliding shaft (317), the slider (316) is movably connected to the left end of the sliding shaft (317), the sliding shaft (317) is slidably matched with the inner side of the arc groove (318), the arc groove (318) is opened on the surface of the rotating block (319), the slider (316) is slidably matched with the inner side of the guide seat (3110), the bottom of the guide seat (3110) is fixed to the protective frame (311), the rotating block (319) is in transmission connection with the top of the rotating rod (32), the slider (316) is fixed to the top of the compression spring (3111), and the bottom of the compression spring (3111) is fixedly connected to the guide seat (3110).

7. The UAV inspection docking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A bearing seat (321) is provided at the top of the rotating rod (32), the bottom of the bearing seat (321) is bolted to the protective frame (311), and the rotating rod (32) passes through the middle of the bearing seat (321) and is movably connected to the middle of the bearing seat (321).

8. The UAV inspection docking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The telescopic rod (312) and the insertion rod (313) are arranged parallel to each other, and the telescopic rod (312) is synchronously extended and retracted as the insertion rod (313) slides.

9. The UAV inspection docking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the support gasket (315) is provided with movable beads (3151), and a plurality of groups of movable beads (3151) are provided and are evenly distributed along the top of the support gasket (315).

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