Dustproof mechanism and damping device of wireless charging station for inspection unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a dustproof mechanism and a damping device of a wireless charging station for an inspection unmanned aerial vehicle, and relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles. Comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle, a receiving plate arranged on the lower side of the unmanned aerial vehicle and a support arranged on the lower side of the unmanned aerial vehicle. A charging box and a charging panel arranged on the charging box; the dustproof part is arranged in the charging box; the damping part is arranged in the charging box and is connected with the dustproof part; the unmanned aerial vehicle lands to the charging box, the support makes contact with the damping piece for damping, the dustproof piece is opened at the moment, and the charging panel and the receiving panel are in wireless butt joint to start charging. According to the device, when the unmanned aerial vehicle is not charged, the dustproof sheet is in a closed state, dust, sundries and the like can be effectively prevented from entering the charging box, pollution and damage to the charging panel caused by the foreign matters are avoided, it is ensured that the charging panel is always in a good working state, and the unmanned aerial vehicle and the charging box are protected under dual damping of the bearing plate and the damping plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular to a dustproof mechanism and a shock-absorbing device of a wireless charging station for an inspection UAV. Background Art

[0002] Drones are increasingly used in daily inspections. They can quickly and efficiently complete inspections of large areas, significantly improving work efficiency and reducing labor costs. However, the endurance of drones has always been a key factor limiting their further development and application. To address this issue, wireless charging technology has emerged.

[0003] When the drone is patrolling automatically, it will detach from the charging box and the charging coil will be exposed to the outside. Dust will adhere to the charging coil, reducing charging efficiency and increasing energy loss. In addition, when the drone lands on the charging box, it will generate a certain impact force, which will cause certain damage to the charging box and the charging coil. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the dust-proof mechanism and shock-absorbing device of the existing wireless charging station for patrol drones, the present invention is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention provides a dust-proof mechanism and shock-absorbing device for a wireless charging station for inspection drones, the purpose of which is to solve the problem that the charging coil is exposed to the outside during the automatic inspection of the drone, and a certain impact force is generated when the drone lands on the charging box, which will cause certain damage to the charging box and the charging coil.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a dust-proof mechanism of a wireless charging station for an inspection drone, comprising: a drone, a receiving plate arranged on the lower side of the drone, and a bracket arranged on the lower side of the drone; a charging box, a charging plate arranged on the charging box; a dust-proof part, which is arranged in the charging box; a shock-absorbing part, which is arranged in the charging box and connected to the dust-proof part; the drone lands on the charging box, and the bracket contacts the shock-absorbing part for shock absorption. At this time, the dust-proof part opens, and the charging plate and the receiving plate are wirelessly docked to start charging. When the drone automatically patrols, the dust-proof part is closed to prevent dust accumulation on the charging plate.

[0007] As a preferred solution of the dustproof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone of the present invention, the dustproof member includes a storage groove opened on the inner wall of the charging plate, and dustproof sheets provided on both sides of the storage groove;

[0008] The dustproof sheet is arranged in a mirror image, and the center of symmetry is the longitudinal center axis of the receiving groove.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the dustproof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone described in the present invention, guide rods are fixedly installed on the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the storage groove, and rings are correspondingly provided on the front and rear sides of the dustproof sheet, and the inner diameter of the ring matches the outer diameter of the guide rod.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the dustproof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone of the present invention, the collar is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod and can slide linearly along the guide rod, and a reset spring is connected between the collars on both sides.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the dust-proof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone described in the present invention, the shock-absorbing component includes a slide groove opened on the outer walls on both sides of the charging box, a receiving plate arranged in the slide groove, and a lifting groove opened in the slide groove and connected to the storage groove, a connecting rod is provided in the lifting groove, and a traction rope is connected between the connecting rod and the dust-proof sheet.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the dustproof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone of the present invention, one end of the traction rope is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting rod, and the other end is connected to the center of the dustproof sheet through a buckle.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the dust-proof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone of the present invention, a pulley is provided at the junction of the storage slot and the lifting slot, and the traction rope is tightly fitted to the outer peripheral surface of the pulley.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the dustproof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone of the present invention, an arc-shaped groove is opened on the upper side of the receiving plate, and the width of the arc-shaped groove is greater than the width of the bottom of the bracket.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the shock absorbing device of the present invention, it includes reset grooves arranged on the outer side walls of both sides of the charging box.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the shock absorbing device of the present invention, a shock absorbing plate is provided in the reset groove, and a shock absorbing spring is provided between the reset groove and the shock absorbing plate;

[0017] The included angle between the shock absorbing plate and the reset groove is greater than the inclination angle of the side of the charging box.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: when the drone is not charging, the dustproof sheet is in a closed state, which can effectively prevent dust, debris, etc. from entering the charging box, avoiding these foreign objects from polluting and damaging the charging plate, ensuring that the charging plate is always in good working condition, and protecting the drone and the charging box under the dual shock absorption of the receiving plate and the shock absorbing plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the dust-proof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the shock-absorbing component in the dust-proof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dustproof component in the dustproof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the shock absorbing device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0026] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in various places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it individually or selectively refer to an embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments.

[0027] Furthermore, the present invention is described in detail with reference to schematic diagrams. For ease of illustration, when describing the embodiments of the present invention, cross-sectional views illustrating device structures may be partially enlarged and not to scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely illustrative and should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Furthermore, in actual production, the three-dimensional dimensions of length, width, and depth should be included.

[0028] Example 1, with reference to Figure 1 - Figure 3, which is the first embodiment of the present invention, provides a dust-proof mechanism and shock-absorbing device of a wireless charging station for an inspection drone 1, including a drone 1, a receiving plate 11 arranged on the lower side of the drone 1, and a bracket 12 arranged on the lower side of the drone 1; a charging box 2, a charging plate 21 arranged on the charging box 2; a dust-proof part 3, which is arranged in the charging box 2; a shock-absorbing part 64, which is arranged in the charging box 2 and connected to the dust-proof part 3; the drone 1 lands on the charging box 2, and the bracket 12 contacts the shock-absorbing part 64 for shock absorption. At this time, the dust-proof part 3 is opened, and the charging plate 21 and the receiving plate 11 are wirelessly docked to start charging. When the drone 1 automatically patrols, the dust-proof part 3 is closed to prevent dust accumulation on the charging plate 21.

[0029] Furthermore, the receiving plate 11 has a built-in receiving coil, and the charging plate 21 has a built-in transmitting coil. When powered, they generate an alternating magnetic field, transmitting electrical energy to the receiving plate 11. The receiving plate 11 converts the magnetic field emitted by the charging plate 21 into current through the principle of electromagnetic induction, charging the battery of the drone 1. Brackets 12 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the drone 1 and extend downward. When the brackets 12 land, they contact the receiving plate 42, transferring the gravity of the drone 1 to trigger the opening of the dust cover 32. The brackets 12 themselves can also be used as shock absorbers.

[0030] The storage groove 31 is opened on the inner wall on both sides of the charging plate 21, and is in the shape of a horizontal long strip. It accommodates the sliding space of the dustproof sheet 32 and provides a track for the opening and closing of the dustproof sheet 32. The dustproof sheet 32 is symmetrically embedded in the storage groove 31, and the guide rod 33 is fixed in the storage groove 31. The ring 34 slides along the guide rod 33 to limit the movement direction of the dustproof sheet 32. The receiving plate 11 ensures the linear movement of the dustproof sheet 32. The reset spring 35 connects the rings 34 on both sides to store elastic potential energy. After the drone 1 takes off, the dustproof sheet 32 is pulled back to its original position, providing power for automatic closing without the need for additional energy.

[0031] The receiving plate 42 is embedded in the slide groove 41 on both sides of the charging box 2 and can slide up and down, receiving the gravity of the drone 1 and transmitting it to the traction rope 45. The receiving plate 42 buffers the impact force of the landing of the drone 1. The connecting rod 44 and the traction rope 45 convert the downward movement of the receiving plate 42 into the lateral sliding of the dustproof sheet 32, realizing mechanical linkage and converting the gravitational potential energy into the power to open the dustproof sheet 32.

[0032] The pulley 46 is installed at the junction of the storage slot 31 and the lifting slot 43. The upper end of the traction rope 45 is fixed to the top of the connecting rod 44, passes around the pulley 46 to change direction, and the lower end is connected to the center of the dustproof sheet 32, converting the downward pressure of the receiving plate 42 into the lateral tension of the dustproof sheet 32. The arc groove 47 matches the shape of the bracket 12, enhances the landing stability, prevents the bracket 12 from slipping, and ensures precise docking.

[0033] Among them, after the drone 1 completes the inspection mission, it will automatically fly back to the charging box 2 for charging. During this process, the originally closed dustproof sheet 32 slowly opens. With the help of the automatic positioning system, the drone 1 begins to slowly descend after its receiving plate 11 is precisely aligned with the charging plate 21 of the charging box 2. As the drone 1 descends, the brackets 12 on both sides below it fall on the receiving plate 42. Under the action of its own gravity, the drone 1 applies downward pressure on the receiving plate 42, causing the receiving plate 42 to move downward. When the receiving plate 42 moves downward, the traction rope 45 is pulled by the connecting rod 44, driving the two dustproof sheets 32 to slide to both sides at the same time. At the same time, the reset spring 35 between the rings 34 on both sides is pulled in opposite directions and begins to store elastic potential energy. The charging plate 21 is then exposed. When the drone 1 descends further, the charging plate 21 successfully docks with the receiving plate 11. Based on the principle of electromagnetic induction, the transmitting coil of the charging plate 21 generates a changing magnetic field after being energized. This magnetic field generates an induced current in the receiving coil of the receiving plate 11, realizing power transmission and charging the battery of the drone 1;

[0034] When the drone 1 needs to take off again to perform an inspection mission, it takes off vertically upward, and the pressure on the receiving plate 42 disappears. Through the transfer of force, the dustproof sheet 32 is now only subjected to the contraction force of the return spring 35. Under the action of the elastic force, the dustproof sheet 32 quickly returns to its original position, closing the external contact port of the charging plate 21. When the drone 1 is not charging, the dustproof sheet 32 is in the closed state, which effectively prevents dust and debris from entering the charging box 2, preventing these foreign objects from contaminating and damaging the charging plate 21, and ensuring that the charging plate 21 is always in good working condition.

[0035] Example 2, reference Figure 3 , which is the second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that: when the drone 1 automatically returns to the charging box 2 for energy replenishment, the receiving plate 42 plays a shock-absorbing role with the help of the return spring 35 and the traction rope 45.

[0036] When the drone 1 lands and the brackets 12 on both sides below it begin to contact the receiving plate 42, the drone 1 has a certain descending speed, which will produce a large impact force on the receiving plate 42. At this time, the receiving plate 42, as a component that directly contacts the drone 1, bears the brunt of this force.

[0037] Under the influence of the drone's own gravity and the impact of the descent, the receiving plate 42 begins to move downward. This downward movement exerts tension on the traction rope 45 through the connecting rod 44. The traction rope 45 connects the dust shield 32 and the collar 34 on either side, which in turn connects to the return spring 35. When the traction rope 45 is pulled, the return spring 35 between the collars 34 on both sides is pulled in opposite directions, causing it to begin to stretch.

[0038] As the return spring 35 is stretched, it converts some of the kinetic energy generated by the landing drone 1 into stored elastic potential energy. This reduces the impact force exerted by the drone 1 on the docking plate 42 and prevents direct transmission of the impact force to the internal structure of the charging box 2, thereby providing a shock-absorbing effect. This protects the drone 1 and charging box 2, reducing the risk of damage due to excessive impact.

[0039] Example 3, reference Figure 4 , which is the third embodiment of the present invention, adds a second stage of shock absorption on the basis of embodiment 1.

[0040] When the drone 1 lands at a relatively high speed, the receiving plate 42 first absorbs part of the impact force. However, if the impact is relatively large, the shock absorbing plate 51 will act as a second line of defense to further cushion the impact.

[0041] The shock-absorbing plate 51 is rotatably connected in the reset groove 5. The inclination angle of the shock-absorbing plate 51 is greater than the inclination angle of the side of the charging box 2, so that the shock-absorbing plate 51 protrudes more than the side of the charging box 2, ensuring that the bracket 12 contacts the shock-absorbing plate 51 first rather than directly hitting the charging box 2. The shock-absorbing plate 51 protrudes slightly in the reset groove 5, and the shock-absorbing spring 52 is in a pre-extended state.

[0042] First stage of shock absorption: the bracket 12 contacts the receiving plate 42, the receiving plate 42 moves downward, and the dustproof sheet 32 is opened by the pulling rope 45;

[0043] Second stage shock absorption: If the impact is large, the bracket 12 continues to press down, touching the shock absorbing plate 51, compressing the shock absorbing spring 52, and further absorbing energy.

[0044] After the drone 1 takes off, the shock absorbing spring 52 rebounds, pushing the shock absorbing plate 51 to return to its original state.

[0045] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, which should all be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dust-proof mechanism for a wireless charging station for an inspection drone, characterized by: include, A drone (1), a receiving plate (11) disposed on the lower side of the drone (1), and a bracket (12) disposed on the lower side of the drone (1); A charging box (2), a charging plate (21) arranged on the charging box (2); A dustproof part (3) is arranged in the charging box (2); a shock-absorbing member (4), which is disposed in the charging box (2) and connected to the dust-proof member (3); The drone (1) lands on the charging box (2), and the bracket (12) contacts the shock-absorbing member (4) for shock absorption. At this time, the dust-proof member (3) opens, and the charging plate (21) and the receiving plate (11) are wirelessly docked to start charging. When the drone (1) automatically patrols, the dust-proof member (3) closes to prevent dust from accumulating on the charging plate (21).

2. The dust-proof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The dustproof member (3) includes a receiving groove (31) provided on the inner wall of the charging plate (21), and dustproof sheets (32) provided on both sides of the receiving groove (31); The dustproof sheet (32) is arranged in a mirror image, and the center of symmetry is the longitudinal center axis of the receiving groove (31).

3. The dust-proof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone according to claim 2, characterized in that: Guide rods (33) are fixedly mounted on the front and rear sides of the inner wall of the receiving groove (31), and sleeve rings (34) are correspondingly provided on the front and rear sides of the dustproof sheet (32). The inner diameter of the sleeve ring (34) matches the outer diameter of the guide rod (33).

4. The dust-proof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone according to claim 3, characterized in that: The collar (34) is sleeved on the outside of the guide rod (33) and can slide linearly along the guide rod (33). A return spring (35) is connected between the collars (34) on both sides.

5. The dust-proof mechanism of the wireless charging station for an inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shock-absorbing member (4) includes a slide groove (41) provided on the outer side walls of both sides of the charging box (2), a receiving plate (42) provided in the slide groove (41), and a lifting groove (43) provided in the slide groove (41) and connected to the storage groove (31), wherein a connecting rod (44) is provided in the lifting groove (43), and a traction rope (45) is connected between the connecting rod (44) and the dustproof sheet (32).

6. The dust-proof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the traction rope (45) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting rod (44), and the other end is connected to the center of the dustproof sheet (32) through a buckle.

7. The dust-proof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone according to claim 6, characterized in that: A pulley (46) is provided at the junction of the receiving groove (31) and the lifting groove (43), and the traction rope (45) is tightly fitted to the outer peripheral surface of the pulley (46).

8. The dust-proof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone according to claim 7, characterized in that: An arc-shaped groove (47) is provided on the upper side of the receiving plate (42), and the width of the arc-shaped groove (47) is greater than the width of the bottom of the bracket (12).

9. A shock absorbing device, characterized in that: It comprises the dust-proof mechanism of the wireless charging station for the inspection drone according to any one of claims 1 to 8; and comprises reset grooves (5) arranged on the outer side walls of both sides of the charging box (2).

10. The shock absorbing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A shock-absorbing plate (51) is provided in the reset groove (5), and a shock-absorbing spring (52) is provided between the reset groove (5) and the shock-absorbing plate (51); The included angle between the shock absorbing plate (51) and the reset groove (5) is greater than the side inclination angle of the charging box (2).

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