Vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle lifting device, vehicle and control method

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle lifting device, a vehicle and a control method. The invention provides a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle lifting device. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle lifting device comprises a driving unit, a first connecting piece and at least two clamping assemblies. The driving unit is in transmission connection with the first connecting piece; the clamping assemblies are connected with the first connecting piece, and a clamping area used for clamping the unmanned aerial vehicle is defined by the clamping assemblies; the driving unit drives the first connecting piece to rotate so as to drive the clamping assembly to move, so that the clamping area is contracted and can clamp the unmanned aerial vehicle, or the clamping area is expanded and can release the unmanned aerial vehicle. Through cooperation of the driving unit, the first connecting piece and the clamping assemblies, automatic fixing and releasing of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be achieved, and compared with the prior art, the use difficulty of the unmanned aerial vehicle is greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular to a vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device, a vehicle, and a control method. Background Art

[0002] The vehicle-mounted drone system is an innovative solution that deeply integrates drone technology with smart cars. By integrating a dedicated hangar, drone equipment, and supporting software and hardware systems on the vehicle, it enables drones and cars to work together, expands the functional boundaries of the vehicle, and meets consumers' diverse travel experience needs.

[0003] Currently, securing drones in vehicle-mounted drone hangars relies heavily on manual labor. This means that after entering the hangar, the drone must be manually adjusted to secure it relative to the hangar through physical constraints, such as mounting brackets, safety belts, or buckles. Before leaving the hangar, the drone must be released through the reverse process, making the entire process cumbersome, time-consuming, and labor-intensive. Furthermore, if the drone is improperly secured or forgotten after entering the hangar, it can easily be damaged by bumps and other factors while the vehicle is in motion. This is because some vehicle-mounted hangars are compact due to the vehicle's spatial layout, limiting the space available for manual securing, further increasing operational difficulty and the risk of incorrect securing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (1) The problem to be solved by the present invention is that the existing vehicle-mounted drone system requires manual operation after the drone is put into storage to fix the drone in the hangar.

[0005] (2) Technical solution In order to solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle-mounted drone lifting device, the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device comprising: a driving unit, a first connecting member and at least two sets of clamping assemblies; The driving unit is in transmission connection with the first connecting member; each of the clamping components is connected to the first connecting member, and a clamping area for clamping the drone is formed between the clamping components; the driving unit drives the first connecting member to rotate to drive the clamping components to move, so that the clamping area contracts and can clamp the drone, or expands and can release the drone.

[0006] Furthermore, the clamping assembly includes a second connecting member, a third connecting member, a clamping member and a limiting slide; The clamping members form a clamping area for clamping the drone; one end of the second connecting member is rotatably connected to the first connecting member, and the other end is slidably set in the limiting slide and rotatably connected to the third connecting member; one end of the clamping member is rotatably set, and the other end is rotatably connected to the end of the third connecting member away from the second connecting member.

[0007] Furthermore, the clamping assembly further includes a limiter and a pin; The limiting slide is an elongated sliding hole provided on the limiting member; the pin is slidably provided in the sliding hole, and the second connecting member and the third connecting member are rotationally connected via the pin.

[0008] Furthermore, one end of the clamping member facing away from the third connecting member is rotatably disposed on the limiting member.

[0009] Furthermore, the first connecting member has a plurality of connecting portions corresponding to the clamping assemblies, and the clamping assemblies are connected to the corresponding connecting portions; or; The first connecting members are configured in plurality and are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the clamping assemblies; each first connecting member is transmission-connected to the driving unit, and the clamping assembly is connected to the corresponding first connecting member.

[0010] Furthermore, the vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device further comprises: a parking apron and a box; The driving unit, the first connecting member and the clamping assembly are all arranged on the apron; the apron is slidably installed in the box, and the front end face of the box is provided with a first opening, and the apron can extend out of the box through the first opening, or the apron can be retracted into the box through the first opening.

[0011] Furthermore, a temperature regulating mechanism is provided in the box; the temperature regulating mechanism is used to monitor the temperature information in the box and regulate the temperature in the box based on the temperature information in the box.

[0012] Furthermore, a fork-arm type pushing assembly is provided between the apron and the box; and / or; A plurality of slide rails extending along the sliding direction of the apron are arranged between the apron and the box.

[0013] Another embodiment of the present invention further provides a vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned vehicle-mounted drone lifting device; Preferably, the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device is arranged at the head of the vehicle; Preferably, the vehicle has a front enclosure, a receiving cavity is provided in the head of the vehicle, and the front enclosure is provided with a second opening communicating with the receiving cavity; The vehicle-mounted drone lifting device is disposed in the accommodating cavity, and the first opening of the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device is communicated with the second opening; Preferably, a baffle is provided at the front end of the landing pad of the vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device; The baffle can open or close the first opening and the second opening, and when the baffle closes the first opening and the second opening, the side of the baffle facing away from the apron of the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device is flush with the outer surface of the front surround.

[0014] A third aspect of the present invention further provides a control method, which is applied to the controller of the vehicle described above. The control method includes: Execute any one of the drone release steps, drone accompanying flight steps, and drone recovery steps; The steps of launching the drone include: Enter the drone takeoff command; Detecting a current vehicle speed V01 and comparing the current vehicle speed V01 with a first preset vehicle speed Va1; When V01<Va1, the apron extends out of the box; Detecting a current vehicle speed V01 and comparing the current vehicle speed V01 with a second preset vehicle speed Vb1; When V01<Vb1, the clamping component releases the drone; The drone takes off; The apron retracts into the box; The UAV accompanying flight steps include: Check whether the drone takes off successfully; When the drone takes off successfully, the current vehicle speed V02 is detected and compared with the third preset vehicle speed Va2; When V02<Va2, the drone enters the companion flight mode; The drone recovery steps include: Enter the drone recall command; Detecting a current vehicle speed V03 and comparing the current vehicle speed V03 with a fourth preset vehicle speed Va3; When V03<Va3, the apron extends out of the box; Detecting a current vehicle speed V03 and comparing the current vehicle speed V03 with a fifth preset vehicle speed Vb3; When V03<Vb3, the drone lands in the clamping area of ​​the clamping component; The clamping assembly clamps the drone; The apron retracts into the box.

[0015] Beneficial effects of the present invention: The vehicle-mounted drone lifting device provided by the present invention includes: a drive unit, a first connecting member, and at least two sets of clamping assemblies; the drive unit is in transmission connection with the first connecting member; each clamping assembly is connected to the first connecting member, and the clamping assemblies form a clamping area for clamping the drone; the drive unit drives the first connecting member to rotate, thereby driving the clamping assemblies to move, causing the clamping area to contract and clamp the drone, or to expand and release the drone. The cooperation between the drive unit, the first connecting member, and the clamping assemblies enables automatic securing and release of the drone, significantly reducing the difficulty of using the drone compared to existing technologies. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle and the vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the driving unit, the first connecting member and the four groups of clamping components; Figure 4 A flowchart of the steps for launching a drone; Figure 5 Flowchart of the steps for accompanying the drone; Figure 6 Flowchart of the drone recovery steps.

[0018] Icon: 100-vehicle-mounted drone lifting device; 110 - drive unit; 120 - first connecting member; 130 - clamping assembly; 131 - second connecting member; 132 - third connecting member; 133 - clamping member; 134 - position-limiting slideway; 135 - position-limiting member; 136 - pin; 140 - apron; 141 - baffle; 150 - housing; 151 - first opening; 160 - slide rail; 170 - fork-arm push assembly; 180 - clamping area; 210-front surround; 211-second opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0020] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as claimed, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" and the like indicate positions or locations based on the positions shown in the accompanying drawings, or the positions or locations in which the inventive product is typically placed when in use. These terms are intended solely to facilitate the description of the present invention and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used solely to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "overhanging" do not necessarily imply that a component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they may refer to internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, one embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100, comprising: a drive unit 110, a first connecting member 120, and at least two sets of clamping assemblies 130. The drive unit 110 has an output end, and the first connecting member 120 is drivingly connected to the output end of the drive unit 110. The drive unit 110 is used to drive the first connecting member 120 to rotate. The drive unit 110 can be a motor or a combination of a telescopic cylinder and an eccentric rod. In this embodiment, the drive unit 110 is preferably a motor, which has a simple structure and takes up little space. Preferably, the first connecting member 120 can be directly fixed to the output shaft of the motor. At least two groups of clamping components 130 are provided so that a clamping area 180 for clamping the drone can be formed between each clamping component 130; for example, when two groups of clamping components 130 are provided, the two groups of clamping components 130 can be arranged opposite to each other, and the clamping area 180 is located between the two groups of clamping components 130; when three groups of clamping components 130 are provided, the three groups of clamping components 130 can be arranged in a triangular shape, and the clamping area 180 is located between the three groups of clamping components 130 and is triangular; when four groups of clamping components 130 are provided, the four groups of clamping components 130 can be arranged in a quadrilateral shape, and the clamping area 180 is located between the four groups of clamping components 130 and is quadrilateral; in this embodiment, four groups of clamping components 130 are preferably provided so that the clamping area 180 can better match the drone and have a better fixing effect.

[0027] During use, the driving unit 110 drives the first connecting member 120 to rotate, and each group of clamping components 130 moves synchronously with the first connecting member 120, thereby causing the clamping area 180 between each group of clamping components 130 to expand or contract; when the clamping area 180 contracts, the clamping area 180 can clamp and fix the drone, and when the clamping area 180 expands, the clamping area 180 can release the drone.

[0028] The vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 provided in this embodiment can realize automatic fixing and release of the drone through the cooperation of the drive unit 110, the first connecting member 120 and each group of clamping components 130, which greatly reduces the difficulty of using the drone compared to the existing technology.

[0029] Optional, such as Figure 3As shown, the clamping assembly 130 includes a second connecting member 131, a third connecting member 132, a clamping member 133, and a limiting slide 134. The clamping members 133 of each clamping assembly 130 collectively form a clamping area 180 for clamping the drone. One end of the second connecting member 131 is rotatably connected to the first connecting member 120, while the other end slides within the limiting slide 134 and is also rotatably connected to one end of the third connecting member 132. The clamping member 133 has one rotatable end and the other end is rotatably connected to the end of the third connecting member 132 facing away from the second connecting member 131.

[0030] During use, the driving unit 110 drives the first connecting member 120 to rotate, and the end of the second connecting member 131 connected to the first connecting member 120 moves with the first connecting member 120 around the rotation center of the first connecting member 120, and the end of the second connecting member 131 away from the first connecting member 120 moves in the limiting slide 134 along the extension direction of the limiting slide 134; the end of the third connecting member 132 connected to the second connecting member 131 moves with the second connecting member 131 in the limiting slide 134 along the extension direction of the limiting slide 134, and at the same time, the third connecting member 132 also rotates around the rotation center between the third connecting member 132 and the second connecting member 131; under the action of the third connecting member 132, the clamping member 133 rotates around the rotation center of the clamping member 133, so that the clamping area 180 surrounded by each clamping member 133 contracts or expands.

[0031] For example, Figure 3 The clamping assembly 130 is provided with four groups. Figure 3 The clamping area 180 surrounded by the clamping members 133 is in a contracted state. When the drone needs to be released, the driving unit 110 drives the first connecting members 120 to rotate clockwise. Under the action of the first connecting member 120, the second connecting member 131 slides away from one end of the first connecting member 120 toward the other end of the limiting slide 134, and then the third connecting member 132 drives the clamping member 133 to rotate in the direction close to the limiting slide 134, so that the clamping area 180 surrounded by the clamping members 133 is transformed from a contracted state to an expanded state.

[0032] In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 130 clamps or releases the drone through the second connecting member 131, the third connecting member 132, the clamping member 133 and the limiting slide 134, and can firmly fix the drone under limited space conditions, thereby reducing the structural complexity of the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 and reducing production costs, reflecting the perfect combination of efficiency and economy. The stability and reliability of the clamping assembly 130 during operation provide a strong guarantee for the safe launch and recovery of the drone.

[0033] Optional, such as Figure 3As shown, the clamping assembly 130 further includes a stopper 135 and a pin 136. The stopper slide 134 is an elongated sliding hole provided on the stopper 135. The second connecting member 131 and the third connecting member 132 are rotatably connected via the pin 136, which is also slidably provided within the stopper slide 134. By providing the stopper slide 134 on the stopper 135, the integrity of the clamping assembly 130 can be improved, allowing the clamping assembly 130 to be assembled separately, thereby facilitating the production of the clamping assembly 130.

[0034] Preferably, in this embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, one end of the clamping member 133 away from the third connecting member 132 is rotatably disposed on the limiting member 135 , thereby improving space utilization and facilitating assembly and arrangement of the clamping assembly 130 .

[0035] In other embodiments, a rotating seat can be further provided on the apron 140, and the end of the clamping member 133 away from the third connecting member 132 can also be rotatably provided on the rotating seat, which can also achieve the purpose of rotatably providing the end of the clamping member 133 away from the third connecting member 132 in this embodiment.

[0036] Optionally, the second connecting member 131 , the third connecting member 132 , the clamping member 133 and the limiting member 135 are all long rod-shaped structures, which have a simple structure and have greater stability and reliability during operation.

[0037] In other embodiments, the second connecting member 131 may also be a connecting rope, and the third connecting member 132 , the clamping member 133 and the limiting member 135 may also be block structures.

[0038] Alternatively, in one embodiment of the first connector 120, the first connector 120 has multiple connecting portions corresponding to the clamping assemblies 130, and the clamping assemblies 130 are connected to the corresponding connecting portions. For example, in this embodiment, four sets of clamping assemblies 130 are provided, and the first connector 120 can be in the shape of a cross, with each of its four ends forming the four connecting portions.

[0039] In another embodiment of the first connecting member 120, the first connecting member 120 may be a rod-shaped structure, the first connecting member 120 is configured as multiple, and the first connecting member 120 is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the clamping assembly 130; for example, in this embodiment, four groups of clamping assemblies 130 are provided, and four first connecting members 120 are also provided accordingly; one end of the first connecting member 120 is transmission-connected to the driving unit 110, and the other end is connected to the corresponding clamping assembly 130, and the driving unit 110 simultaneously drives each first connecting member 120 to rotate.

[0040] Optional, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 also includes a landing pad 140 and a housing 150. The housing 150 is a square structure with a hollow interior. The front end of the housing 150 is open to form a first opening 151. The landing pad 140 is slidably mounted within the housing 150 and can extend out of the housing 150 through the first opening 151 of the housing 150, or can be retracted into the housing 150 through the first opening 151 of the housing 150. The drive unit 110, the first connector 120, and the clamping assembly 130 are all disposed on the landing pad 140. Specifically, in this embodiment, the drive unit 110 can be fixed to the landing pad 140 by means of snap-fitting, welding, or screwing. The stopper 135 of the clamping assembly 130 can be fixed to the landing pad 140 by means of snap-fitting, welding, or screwing. By providing the box 150 and the helipad 140 , the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 can be arranged at different positions of the vehicle, thereby improving the applicability of the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 .

[0041] Preferably, in this embodiment, the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 is arranged at the front of the vehicle, and based on the high space utilization characteristics of the clamping assembly 130 and other structures, the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 is arranged at the front of the vehicle without occupying the space in the front trunk of the vehicle. In addition, compared with being arranged on the roof, the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 is arranged at the front of the vehicle, which can effectively reduce wind resistance and has a positive impact on the vehicle's endurance.

[0042] In other embodiments, the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 can also be arranged at the rear of the vehicle or on the top of the vehicle, etc.

[0043] Preferably, in this embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, a baffle 141 is provided at the front end of the apron 140 . When the apron 140 is retracted into the box 150 , the baffle 141 can close the first opening 151 on the front end surface of the box 150 .

[0044] Optionally, a temperature regulating mechanism is provided within the housing 150. The temperature regulating mechanism is configured to monitor the temperature within the housing 150 and regulate the temperature within the housing 150 based on the monitored information. Specifically, the temperature regulating mechanism includes a temperature monitoring component and a temperature regulating component. The temperature monitoring component may be a temperature monitoring sensor configured to monitor the temperature within the housing 150. When the temperature monitoring sensor detects that the temperature within the housing 150 exceeds a preset temperature, the temperature regulating component activates and lowers the temperature within the housing 150, thereby preventing the temperature within the housing 150 from being too high and potentially affecting the safe operation of the drone's battery or other electronic devices.

[0045] Optionally, the temperature monitoring component includes at least one of a fan and a vent provided on the housing 150. When the temperature monitoring component includes a fan, if the temperature monitoring sensor detects that the temperature inside the housing 150 exceeds a preset temperature, the fan is activated to increase air flow within the housing 150 and promote heat exchange. When the temperature monitoring component includes a vent provided on the housing 150, if the temperature monitoring sensor detects that the temperature inside the housing 150 exceeds a preset temperature, the vent is opened to introduce external cool air and accelerate heat evaporation. Preferably, the fan speed and vent opening are adjustable to achieve an optimal cooling effect.

[0046] Among them, in this embodiment, the temperature fluctuation in the box 150 may be caused by the charging of the drone; the drone has a charging interface, and a drone charging connector is provided in the box 150. When the helipad 140 is retracted into the box 150, the charging interface of the drone is docked with the drone connector in the box 150, thereby charging the drone.

[0047] Optional, such as Figure 2 As shown, a fork-arm pushing assembly 170 can be set between the apron 140 and the box 150. The fork-arm pushing assembly 170 includes a power module and at least one X-shaped shear rod. The power module is transmission-connected to the X-shaped shear rod and controls the extension and retraction of the X-shaped shear rod to drive the apron 140 to extend or retract into the box 150.

[0048] Optional, such as Figure 2 As shown, a slide rail 160 may be provided between the apron 140 and the housing 150. The slide rail 160 extends along the sliding direction of the apron 140. The slide rail 160 may be fixed to the housing 150, connecting the apron 140 and the slide rail 160. The slide rail 160 can improve the stability of the apron 140 during sliding. Preferably, two slide rails 160 are provided, one on each side of the sliding direction of the apron 140.

[0049] Another embodiment of the present invention further provides a vehicle, comprising the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 described in any of the above embodiments.

[0050] In this embodiment, the vehicle is integrated with the above-mentioned drone lifting device to realize automatic launch and recovery of the drone, thereby improving the user experience.

[0051] Preferably, in this embodiment, the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 is installed at the front of the vehicle. This allows the helipad 140 to be extended and retracted without being affected by space constraints, significantly reducing the difficulty of disassembly and maintenance, improving safety and efficiency. Furthermore, through rational space utilization, the vehicle's trunk space is not occupied, which does not affect the vehicle's appearance and overall aesthetics. Compared to installing the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 on the roof, it can reduce wind resistance during vehicle operation, positively impacting the vehicle's fuel efficiency or electric range.

[0052] Optionally, in other embodiments, the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 may also be disposed at the rear of the vehicle, or the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 may also be disposed in the front trunk of the vehicle.

[0053] Preferably, in this embodiment, the vehicle has a front enclosure 210. A receiving cavity is provided in the vehicle head, and the receiving cavity is spaced apart from the vehicle's front trunk; a second opening 211 is provided on the front enclosure 210, and the second opening 211 can be a hole provided on the front enclosure 210, or a notch provided on the front enclosure 210; the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 is provided in the receiving cavity, and the box body 150 of the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 is fixedly provided between the receiving cavity, and the first opening 151 and the second opening 211 of the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 are connected and coaxial, so that the landing pad 140 of the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 can extend out of the vehicle through the first opening 151 and the second opening 211, or can be retracted into the vehicle through the first opening 151 and the second opening 211.

[0054] Preferably, in this embodiment, when the helipad 140 of the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 is retracted into the vehicle, the baffle 141 can open or close the first opening 151 and the second opening 211, and when the baffle 141 closes the first opening 151 and the second opening 211, the side of the baffle 141 facing away from the helipad 140 of the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 is flush with the outer surface of the front surround 210, forming a complete plane, so as to improve the flatness and aesthetics of the entire vehicle and reduce the resistance of the vehicle when driving. Moreover, the side of the baffle 141 facing away from the helipad 140 of the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device 100 can also be used to install the vehicle logo.

[0055] A third embodiment of the present invention further provides a control method, which is applied to the controller of the above-mentioned vehicle. The control method comprises the steps of: Execute any one of the drone release steps, drone accompanying flight steps, and drone recovery steps; Among them, Figure 4 As shown, the steps for launching a drone include: Enter the drone takeoff command; Detecting a current vehicle speed V01 and comparing the current vehicle speed V01 with a first preset vehicle speed Va1; When V01 < Va1, the apron 140 extends out of the box 150; Detecting a current vehicle speed V01 and comparing the current vehicle speed V01 with a second preset vehicle speed Vb1; When V01 < Vb1, the clamping assembly 130 releases the drone; The drone takes off; The apron 140 is retracted into the box 150 .

[0056] In the drone launch step, the user inputs a drone take-off command into the vehicle controller; the controller detects the current vehicle speed V01 and compares the current vehicle speed V01 with a first preset speed Va1 preset in the controller; when V01>Va1, the controller reminds the user that the vehicle speed is too high and the drone cannot take off safely, and the user needs to slow down; when V01<Va1, the controller controls the helipad 140 to extend out of the box 150 through the first opening 151 of the box 150, and the movement of the helipad 140 can be driven by the fork-arm push assembly 170; after the helipad 140 extends out of the box 150, the controller detects the current vehicle speed V01 again, The current vehicle speed V01 is compared with the second preset speed Vb1 preset in the controller to ensure that the drone can take off safely; when V01>Vb1, the controller reminds the user that the vehicle speed is too high and the drone cannot take off safely. The user needs to slow down and the clamping assembly 130 remains in the clamping state; when V01<Vb1, the controller controls the drive unit 110 to start running, and the drive unit 110 controls the clamping assembly 130 to run through the first connecting member 120, so that the clamping area 180 expands and releases the drone; the drone starts and takes off. After the drone takes off successfully, the controller controls the helipad 140 to retract from the first opening 151 of the box 150 into the box 150.

[0057] Optionally, the first preset speed Va1 and the second preset speed Vb1 may be the same or different.

[0058] like Figure 5 As shown, the steps of UAV accompanying flight include: Check whether the drone takes off successfully; When the drone takes off successfully, the current vehicle speed V02 is detected and compared with the third preset vehicle speed Va2; When V02<Va2, the drone enters the companion flight mode.

[0059] In this embodiment, the drone has an accompanying flight mode, in which the user can control the drone's flight through the vehicle's hollow screen, steering wheel, or the user's mobile phone. In the drone accompanying flight step, the vehicle controller first detects whether the drone has taken off successfully. When the drone takes off successfully, the controller detects the current vehicle speed V02 and compares the current vehicle speed V02 with a third preset speed Va2 preset in the controller. When V02>Va2, the controller reminds the user that the vehicle speed is too high and the drone speed cannot match, and the accompanying flight mode cannot be entered. When V02<Va2, the drone enters the accompanying flight mode.

[0060] like Figure 6 As shown, the steps for drone recovery include: Enter the drone recall command; Detecting a current vehicle speed V03 and comparing the current vehicle speed V03 with a fourth preset vehicle speed Va3; When V03 < Va3, the apron 140 extends out of the box 150; Detecting a current vehicle speed V03 and comparing the current vehicle speed V03 with a fifth preset vehicle speed Vb3; When V03 < Vb3, the drone lands in the clamping area 180 of the clamping assembly 130; The clamping assembly 130 clamps the drone; The apron 140 retracts into the box 150. In the drone recovery step, the user inputs a drone recall command into the vehicle's controller; the controller detects the current vehicle speed V03 and compares the current vehicle speed V03 with the fourth preset speed Va3 preset in the controller; when V03>Va3, the controller reminds the user that the vehicle speed is too high and the drone cannot be recalled safely, and the user needs to slow down; when V03<Va3, the controller controls the apron 140 to extend out of the box 150 through the first opening 151 of the box 150. The movement of the apron 140 can be pushed by the fork-arm push assembly 170; after the apron 140 extends out of the box 150, the controller detects the current vehicle speed V03 again ... The current vehicle speed V03 is compared with the fifth preset speed Vb3 preset in the controller to ensure that the drone can land safely; when V01>Vb3, the controller reminds the user that the vehicle speed is too high and the drone cannot land safely, and the user needs to slow down; when V01<Vb3, the drone lands in the clamping area 180 formed by the clamping assembly 130, and then the controller controls the drive unit 110 to operate, and the drive unit 110 controls the clamping assembly 130 to start running through the first connecting member 120, so that the clamping area 180 shrinks and clamps the drone; after the drone is clamped, the controller controls the apron 140 to retract into the box 150 through the first opening 151 of the box 150.

[0061] Optionally, the fourth preset speed Va3 and the fifth preset speed Vb3 may be the same or different.

[0062] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted drone lifting device (100) comprises: a drive unit (110), a first connecting member (120), and at least two sets of clamping assemblies (130); The driving unit (110) is connected to the first connecting member (120) in a transmission manner; each of the clamping assemblies (130) is connected to the first connecting member (120), and a clamping area (180) for clamping a drone is formed between the clamping assemblies (130); the driving unit (110) drives the first connecting member (120) to rotate, thereby driving the clamping assemblies (130) to move, so that the clamping area (180) contracts and can clamp the drone, or expands and can release the drone.

2. The vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (130) includes a second connecting member (131), a third connecting member (132), a clamping member (133) and a limiting slideway (134); The clamping parts (133) are surrounded by the clamping area (180) for clamping the drone; one end of the second connecting part (131) is rotatably connected to the first connecting part (120), and the other end is slidably arranged in the limiting slide (134) and rotatably connected to the third connecting part (132); one end of the clamping part (133) is rotatably arranged, and the other end is rotatably connected to an end of the third connecting part (132) away from the second connecting part (131).

3. The vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (130) further includes a limiting member (135) and a pin (136); The limiting slideway (134) is a long strip-shaped sliding hole provided on the limiting member (135); the pin shaft (136) is slidably provided in the sliding hole, and the second connecting member (131) and the third connecting member (132) are rotationally connected via the pin shaft (136).

4. The vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the clamping member (133) facing away from the third connecting member (132) is rotatably disposed on the limiting member (135).

5. The vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The first connecting member (120) has a plurality of connecting portions arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the clamping assemblies (130), and the clamping assemblies (130) are connected to the corresponding connecting portions; or; The first connecting member (120) is configured as a plurality and is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the clamping assembly (130); each first connecting member (120) is transmission-connected to the driving unit (110), and the clamping assembly (130) is connected to the corresponding first connecting member (120).

6. The vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device (100) further includes: a parking apron (140) and a box (150); The driving unit (110), the first connecting member (120) and the clamping assembly (130) are all arranged on the apron (140); the apron (140) is slidably installed in the box (150), and the front end surface of the box (150) is provided with a first opening (151), and the apron (140) can extend out of the box (150) through the first opening (151), or the apron (140) can be retracted into the box (150) through the first opening (151).

7. The vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A temperature regulating mechanism is provided in the box (150); the temperature regulating mechanism is used to monitor temperature information in the box (150) and regulate the temperature in the box (150) based on the temperature information in the box (150).

8. The vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A fork-arm type pushing assembly (170) is provided between the apron (140) and the box (150); and / or; A plurality of slide rails (160) extending along the sliding direction of the apron (140) are provided between the apron (140) and the box (150).

9. A vehicle, characterized in that: comprising a vehicle-mounted drone lifting device (100) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8; Preferably, the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device (100) is arranged in the head of the vehicle; Preferably, the vehicle has a front enclosure (210), a housing cavity is provided in the head portion of the vehicle, and the front enclosure (210) is provided with a second opening (211) communicating with the housing cavity; The vehicle-mounted drone lifting device (100) is disposed in the accommodating cavity, and the first opening (151) of the vehicle-mounted drone lifting device (100) is in communication with the second opening (211); Preferably, a baffle (141) is provided at the front end of the landing pad (140) of the vehicle-mounted UAV lifting device (100); The baffle (141) is capable of opening or closing the first opening (151) and the second opening (211), and when the baffle (141) closes the first opening (151) and the second opening (211), a side of the baffle (141) facing away from the apron (140) of the vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle lifting device (100) is flush with the outer surface of the front enclosure (210).

10. A control method, characterized in that: Applied to the controller of the vehicle according to claim 9, the control method includes: Execute any one of the drone release steps, drone accompanying flight steps, and drone recovery steps; The steps of launching the drone include: Enter the drone takeoff command; Detecting a current vehicle speed V01 and comparing the current vehicle speed V01 with a first preset vehicle speed Va1; When V01<Va1, the apron extends out of the box; Detecting a current vehicle speed V01 and comparing the current vehicle speed V01 with a second preset vehicle speed Vb1; When V01<Vb1, the clamping component releases the drone; The drone takes off; The apron retracts into the box; The UAV accompanying flight steps include: Check whether the drone takes off successfully; When the drone takes off successfully, the current vehicle speed V02 is detected and compared with the third preset vehicle speed Va2; When V02<Va2, the drone enters the companion flight mode; The drone recovery steps include: Enter the drone recall command; Detecting a current vehicle speed V03 and comparing the current vehicle speed V03 with a fourth preset vehicle speed Va3; When V03<Va3, the apron extends out of the box; Detecting a current vehicle speed V03 and comparing the current vehicle speed V03 with a fifth preset vehicle speed Vb3; When V03<Vb3, the drone lands in the clamping area of ​​the clamping component; The clamping assembly clamps the drone; The apron retracts into the box.

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