A wireless charging platform for aircraft that uses compressed gas to generate electricity

By designing a wireless charging platform for aircraft that generates electricity from compressed gas, the problem of power supply for drones that can stay in the ocean for a long time has been solved, enabling efficient charging and unmanned operation of drones.

CN120824938BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14HARBIN ENG UNIV
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Application Number
CN202511337713.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-18
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2045-09-18

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, drones for marine environmental exploration require ships as platforms, making it impossible to achieve highly unmanned operations. Furthermore, drones cannot remain stationed in specific marine areas for extended periods, and power supply becomes a bottleneck.

Method used

Design a wireless charging platform for aircraft that uses compressed gas to generate electricity, including a gas storage tank, a steam turbine, a wireless charging component, and a dwelling nest. The gas is stored in the gas storage tank by the compression component, which drives the steam turbine to generate electricity and wirelessly charge the drone.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables drones to remain in the ocean for extended periods, solves the problem of drone power supply, and improves the unmanned nature and charging efficiency of marine exploration.

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Abstract

This invention relates to the field of wave energy power generation technology and discloses a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity. The platform includes a generator, a turbine, a deck, wireless charging components, and a gas storage tank. The top of the gas storage tank is fixedly connected to the deck, forming a sealed chamber at the connection point that houses a battery, a controller, an inverter, and a wireless charging controller. The turbine is installed at the outlet of the gas storage tank, and the power input shaft of the generator is connected to the power output shaft of the turbine. An air cylinder is installed at the upper end of the gas chamber and is evenly mounted around the periphery of the gas storage tank using supports. The gas chamber has buoyancy through an internal tube. This wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity eliminates the need for a ship as a platform for marine environmental exploration operations and can efficiently charge unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), enabling UAVs to remain in the ocean for extended periods, thus solving the problem of charging unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for long-term operations.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of wave energy power generation technology, specifically to a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity. Background Technology

[0002] Drones are particularly useful for patrol and surveillance in maritime monitoring. In the civilian sector, fisheries resource management is a key area. Aerial photography by drones can quickly assess fish distribution and monitor aquaculture areas. In the shipping industry, drones are safer and more efficient than traditional methods for inspecting ship structures in ports, especially in high-risk areas. Oil platform inspection is also an important application; drones can quickly pinpoint the extent of pollution, enabling emergency response to oil spills. In scientific research, the traditional method involves research vessels braving wind and waves to collect data. Now, drones can easily acquire seawater samples, track whale pods, and utilize the less common but crucial function of communication relay. In the event of a maritime disaster, drones can temporarily establish communication networks, a capability proven in exercises. In recent years, drones specifically designed for cleaning up marine plastic debris have emerged. While small-scale, this represents a new direction for environmental protection. However, the power supply for drones remains a bottleneck, requiring vessels to build the drone platforms for power. The high cost of vessel operation and the significant risks to personnel limit the development of drones in marine monitoring.

[0003] In existing technologies, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for marine environmental detection require ships as platforms to assist technicians in achieving rapid marine environmental detection operations. They cannot achieve highly unmanned operations, and problems such as the inability of UAVs to remain stationed in specific marine areas for extended periods still need to be addressed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity. This platform enables marine environmental exploration operations without the need for ships as platforms, and allows for efficient charging of drones, enabling drones to remain in the ocean for extended periods, thus solving the problem of charging drones during their stay.

[0006] Technical solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, comprising a generator, a steam turbine, a deck, and a wireless charging assembly, and further comprising:

[0008] The gas storage tank has its top fixedly connected to the deck, forming a sealed chamber at the connection point that accommodates the battery, controller, inverter, and wireless charging controller. The steam turbine is installed at the outlet end of the gas storage tank, and the power input shaft of the generator is connected to the power output shaft of the steam turbine.

[0009] An air chamber is provided at the upper end of which an air cylinder is installed evenly around the periphery of the air tank using a bracket. The air chamber has its own buoyancy through the configured inner tube and can provide lateral support to the air tank from multiple directions through the bracket, assisting the air tank in providing stable buoyancy to the platform.

[0010] The compression assembly has one part installed in the air cylinder and another part installed in the inner tube. The gas is fully compressed by a two-stage compression piston and sent into the air storage tank through an air inlet pipe with a one-way air outlet valve. The compressed gas in the air storage tank can be continuously delivered to the steam turbine to drive the generator to generate electricity.

[0011] The drone has multiple homing nests that are evenly installed on the upper part of the deck. The wireless charging component is installed inside the homing nest, providing a safe platform for the drone to return to its homing nest for charging and for daily protection.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution, the gas storage tank consists of an inner tank and an outer tank. The upper end of the outer tank is provided with a constricted opening. The constricted opening is sealed with an end cap by bolts. The end cap and the upper end of the gas storage tank form a sealed chamber. The side wall of the deck is fixedly connected to the side wall of the end cap through a circular opening. The deck has a polygonal structure. The bracket is fixed at the lower end of the deck. One end of the bracket is fixed to the side wall of the gas storage tank, and the other end of the bracket is fixedly connected to the side wall of the gas chamber. Multiple dwelling nests are evenly fixed at the upper end of the deck.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution, the inner tank is provided with multiple grids on its side wall, and the outer side of the grids is fixedly connected to the outer tank. After the outer tank and the inner tank are fitted together, multiple sealed cavities are formed through the grids. An exhaust pipe is fixedly connected to the upper end of the inner tank. An electric control valve and an airflow speed sensor are installed on the pipe wall of the exhaust pipe. The upper end of the exhaust pipe is directly connected to the air inlet of the steam turbine.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution, a water inlet is provided on one side of the air chamber, and an air cylinder is provided at the center of the upper end of the air chamber. Both the upper and lower ends of the inner tube are provided with flared portions so that the diameter of the inner tube is smaller than the diameter of the air chamber. The side wall of the air cylinder is connected to the upper end of the air chamber through multiple guide pipes. A one-way air inlet valve is fixedly connected to the upper end of the air cylinder, and an air inlet pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the air cylinder. One end of the air inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the side wall of the air storage tank to realize the delivery of gas into the air storage tank.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution, the compression assembly includes a float plate that matches the diameter of the inner tube. A top column is fixedly connected to the upper center of the float plate. A support assembly is slidably sleeved on the upper end of the top column. The support assembly is fixed to the upper inner wall of the air chamber and seals the lower end of the air cylinder. Multiple breathing ports are provided on the side wall of the air cylinder. A cylinder body that is sleeved with the air cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper end of the top column, and both the upper and lower ends of the cylinder body are sealed structures. A piston is sleeved inside the cylinder body. A hollow rod is fixedly connected to the upper center of the piston. A sliding sleeve is slidably sleeved on the wall of the hollow rod. The sliding sleeve is fixed to the upper center of the cylinder body. The upper end of the hollow rod is fixed to the upper inner wall of the air cylinder so that the cylinder body can slide on the side wall of the fixed piston to push the gas flow. An air exchange pipe is provided inside the hollow rod.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution, the ventilation pipe includes a bend and a tee pipe. The tee pipe is located inside the hollow rod, and its two openings on the same axis are connected to the outside of the hollow rod. The other opening of the tee pipe is fixedly connected to the lower end of the bend pipe, and the upper end of the bend pipe extends to the outside of the air cylinder.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution, two flow channels are symmetrically opened on the tube wall of the hollow rod. The side wall of the piston is fixed to the rod wall of the hollow rod through a through hole. The upper end of the hollow rod is sealed by the upper inner wall of the air cylinder, so that when the cylinder moves upward, the compressed gas is discharged from the hollow rod into the air cylinder, thereby achieving further compression and delivery of the gas. The upper end of the float plate is fixedly connected to multiple support rollers through a connecting seat. The top column is fixed at the center of the connecting seat. Multiple limiting rubber blocks are fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the air chamber.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution, a protective cover is fixedly connected to the center of the end cover. Multiple exhaust ports are provided on the sidewall of the protective cover. A partition is fixedly connected inside the protective cover. The generator is fixed to the upper end of the partition, and the turbine is fixed to the lower end of the partition. A wind collector is fixedly connected to the sidewall of the partition. The upper and lower ends of the wind collector are both open structures, and the upper opening of the wind collector does not contact the upper inner wall of the protective cover. Multiple evenly distributed exhaust holes are provided in the opening area at the lower end of the wind collector on the sidewall of the partition. The generator is installed inside the wind collector. A rain shield is fixedly connected to the sidewall of the protective cover. Multiple exhaust pipes are fixedly connected to the lower end of the protective cover. A frame is fixedly connected to the opening of each of the multiple exhaust pipes. The dwelling nest is fixed to the upper end of the frame. An exhaust port is provided in the area of ​​the frame on the deck.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution, the dwelling nest includes a right-angled base plate and a top cover. The corner of the top cover is rotatably connected to the vertical part of the right-angled base plate via a hinge shaft. Two electric push rods are hinged between the right-angled base plate and the top cover. The wireless charging assembly consists of a wireless transmitting unit and a wireless receiving unit. The wireless transmitting unit is embedded in the lower end of the horizontal part of the right-angled base plate. The wireless receiving unit is equipped with a connecting frame for the drone landing gear. The lower end of the connecting frame is provided with four legs. The horizontal part of the right-angled base plate is equipped with four cones that cooperate with the legs.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution, a heat sink is fixedly connected to the bottom of the wireless transmitting unit, and thermal grease is provided at the connection point. An air duct is provided at the lower end of the right-angled base plate, and the heat sink is embedded in the air duct. An assembly port matching the wireless transmitting unit is opened on the side wall of the right-angled base plate.

[0021] Beneficial effects

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, which has the following advantages:

[0023] 1. Waves enter the air chamber from the inlet, raising the water level inside. The airflow within the air chamber is compressed and enters the air cylinder through the guide pipe. The compression assembly inside the air cylinder further compresses the gas, causing it to enter the inner tank of the gas storage tank through the inlet pipe. The compression of gas from multiple air chambers into the inner tank significantly increases the internal gas storage capacity. After being controlled by an electronically controlled valve and airflow speed sensor on the outlet pipe, the intermittent airflow is converted into a continuous airflow, enabling the turbine to drive the generator to rotate continuously and generate electricity. Furthermore, the electronically controlled valve can regulate the airflow speed, ensuring optimal matching speed between the airflow and the turbine and generator, achieving efficient power generation.

[0024] 2. The compression assembly operates synchronously with the gas compression within the air chamber. Specifically, a large-diameter float compresses a large volume of gas, which then enters the air cylinder through a guide pipe. Simultaneously, the float drives the top column, causing the cylinder to rise. This allows the airflow to be compressed into the smaller space of the air cylinder, while simultaneously compressing the airflow within the cylinder. This efficient compression of the airflow into the storage tank effectively increases the gas pressure within the storage tank, enabling the airflow to be continuously discharged, driving the turbine and rotating the generator to produce electricity. Compared to the traditional method of using turbine technology to convert airflow, this technical solution captures airflow that can directly act on a traditional turbine and also stores compressed air in the storage tank, allowing the captured airflow to be discharged in a controllable manner.

[0025] 3. This technical solution fully utilizes the gas discharged from the turbine after it has done work, directly releasing it into the protective cover. The airflow passes through the exhaust holes on the partition and enters the air collection shroud. At this point, the airflow comes into contact with the generator and is discharged from the exhaust port. The flowing airflow can then carry away the heat inside the protective cover, keeping the generator in a suitable operating environment. A large amount of airflow is directly discharged from the exhaust pipe into the frame, where it can then be discharged from the exhaust port. Since the dwelling nest is located at the top of the frame, a heat dissipation channel is formed to directly cool the wireless charging component, effectively controlling the heat generated by the wireless charging component during operation and achieving safe and efficient charging of the drone.

[0026] 4. The specially designed connecting frame in this technical solution is integrated with the wireless receiving unit. The upper part of the connecting frame can be directly connected to the frame of various drone models, allowing users to freely match suitable drones. The wireless receiving unit is located in the middle of the connecting frame. At the same time, the matching of the wireless receiving unit and the wireless transmitting unit can be achieved by the cooperation of the support legs and the cone at the lower end, so that the overlap between the two meets the charging requirements and reduces energy waste. At the same time, an airbag can be set on the top cover to suppress the drone. When the top cover is closed by the extension and retraction of the electric push rod, the airbag directly presses on the drone's shell, so that the drone will not shake or slide due to the shaking of the power generation platform when it is resting in the nest, thus protecting the drone. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, as proposed in this invention.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the air chamber and air cylinder in a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, as proposed in this invention. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the air chamber and air cylinder in a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, as proposed in this invention. Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bent pipe, three-way pipe, hollow rod and piston structure in an aircraft wireless charging platform for generating electricity using compressed gas, as proposed in this invention.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cylinder, top column, and support assembly in a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, as proposed in this invention.

[0032] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the gas chamber and inner tube in a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, as proposed in this invention.

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective cover in a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, as proposed in this invention. Figure 1 ;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective cover in a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, as proposed in this invention. Figure 2 ;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the residing nest in an aircraft wireless charging platform that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, as proposed in this invention.

[0036] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the right-angled base plate in an aircraft wireless charging platform that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, as proposed in this invention.

[0037] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the exhaust pipe, frame, wireless transmission unit, and heat sink in an aircraft wireless charging platform that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, as proposed in this invention.

[0038] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting frame and cone in a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, as proposed in this invention.

[0039] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the deck and gas storage tank in a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, as proposed in this invention.

[0040] In the diagram: 1. Outer tank; 2. Support frame; 3. Air cylinder; 4. Air chamber; 5. Air inlet pipe; 6. One-way air inlet valve; 7. Top cover; 8. Protective cover; 9. Frame; 10. Deck; 11. Guide pipe; 12. Hollow rod; 13. Bend; 14. One-way air outlet valve; 15. Limiting rubber block; 16. Cylinder; 17. Piston; 18. Support assembly; 19. Inner tube; 20. Top column; 21. Support roller; 22. Connecting seat; 3. Float; 24. Sliding sleeve; 25. Flow passage; 26. Rain cover; 27. Generator; 28. Steam turbine; 29. ​​Electrically controlled valve; 30. Air outlet pipe; 31. Baffle plate; 32. Air collection hood; 33. Airflow velocity sensor; 34. Electric push rod; 35. Right-angle base plate; 36. Heat sink; 37. Cone; 38. Wireless transmitting unit; 39. Exhaust pipe; 40. Wireless receiving unit; 41. End cover; 42. Inner tank. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] See attached document Figure 1-13 This invention discloses a wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity, used to power maritime patrol drones. It primarily employs an oscillating water column device for power generation and wireless charging technology to enable drones to charge while stationary. The technical solution of this invention mainly includes a generator 27, a steam turbine 28, a deck 10, and a wireless charging assembly, and also includes:

[0043] The gas storage tank is fixedly connected to the top of the deck 10, forming a sealed chamber at the connection point that houses the battery, controller, inverter, and wireless charging controller. The inlet of the steam turbine 28 is connected to the outlet of the gas storage tank, allowing airflow to enter and drive the impeller to rotate. The power input shaft of the generator 27 is connected to the power output shaft of the steam turbine 28, enabling the steam turbine 28 to drive the generator 27 to rotate when it rotates. This configuration uses existing technology and will not be improved in this case.

[0044] Air chamber 4, with an air cylinder 3 installed at the upper end of the air chamber 4 and evenly installed around the periphery of the air tank using a bracket 2. The air chamber 4 has its own buoyancy through the inner tube 19 configured inside, and can provide lateral support to the air tank from multiple directions through the bracket 2, assisting the air tank in providing stable buoyancy to the platform.

[0045] The compression assembly has one part installed in the air cylinder 3 and the other part installed in the inner tube 19. The gas is fully compressed by the piston 17 of the two-stage compression and sent into the air storage tank through the air inlet pipe 5 with a one-way air outlet valve 14. The compressed gas in the air storage tank can be continuously delivered to the steam turbine 28 to drive the generator 27 to generate electricity.

[0046] The drones have multiple homing nests, which are evenly installed on the upper part of the deck 10. The wireless charging components are installed inside the homing nests, providing a safe platform for drones to return to their nests for charging and for daily protection.

[0047] This technical solution addresses the problems in existing technologies where unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for marine environmental surveys require vessels as platforms to assist technicians in conducting rapid marine environmental surveys, making highly unmanned operations impossible and preventing UAVs from maintaining long-term presence in specific marine areas. This solution enables marine environmental surveys to be conducted without vessels as platforms, and can efficiently charge UAVs, allowing them to remain in the ocean for extended periods, thus solving the problem of charging and loitering for marine survey UAVs.

[0048] The technology used to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is to store the gas in a centralized gas storage tank, so that the generated intermittent airflow is converted into a controllable airflow that can be continuously discharged, which can match the optimal speed of the steam turbine and enable the generator to generate electricity efficiently.

[0049] The specific technical solution is to improve the traditional gas storage tank. The gas storage tank consists of an inner tank 42 and an outer tank 1. The upper end of the outer tank 1 is provided with a constricted opening. The constricted opening is connected to an end cap 41 by bolts. The end cap 41 and the upper end of the gas storage tank form a sealed chamber. The side wall of the deck 10 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the end cap 41 through a round opening. The deck 10 has a polygonal structure. The support 2 is fixed at the lower end of the deck 10. One end of the support 2 is fixed to the side wall of the gas storage tank, and the other end of the support 2 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the gas chamber 4. Multiple dwelling nests are evenly fixed at the upper end of the deck 10.

[0050] Furthermore, the inner tank 42 has multiple grids on its side wall, and the outer side of the grids is fixedly connected to the outer tank 1. After the outer tank 1 and the inner tank 42 are fitted together, multiple sealed cavities are formed through the grids. The upper end of the inner tank 42 is fixedly connected to an air outlet pipe 30. An electric control valve 29 and an airflow speed sensor 33 are installed on the pipe wall of the air outlet pipe 30. The upper end of the air outlet pipe 30 is directly connected to the air inlet of the steam turbine 28. A water inlet is provided on one side of the air chamber 4. An air cylinder 3 is provided at the center of the upper end of the air chamber 4. Both the upper and lower ends of the inner pipe 19 are provided with flared sections so that the diameter of the inner pipe 19 is smaller than the diameter of the air chamber 4. The side wall of the air cylinder 3 is connected to the upper end of the air chamber 4 through multiple guide pipes 11. A one-way air inlet valve 6 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the air cylinder 3. An air inlet pipe 5 is fixedly connected to one side of the air cylinder 3. One end of the air inlet pipe 5 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the gas storage tank to realize the delivery of gas into the gas storage tank.

[0051] The power generation process of the above technical solution is as follows: waves enter the air chamber 4 from the inlet, raising the water level inside the air chamber 4. At this time, the airflow in the air chamber 4 is compressed and enters the air cylinder 3 from the guide pipe 11. Then, the compression component set in the air cylinder 3 further compresses the gas, causing the gas to enter the inner tank 42 of the gas storage tank from the air inlet pipe 5. The gas in multiple air chambers 4 is compressed and enters the inner tank 42, significantly increasing its internal gas storage capacity and pressure. Then, after being regulated by the electric control valve 29 and the airflow speed sensor 33 set on the air outlet pipe 30, the airflow can be converted into a continuous airflow, causing the steam turbine 28 to drive the generator 27 to rotate continuously and generate electricity. Moreover, the airflow speed can be regulated by the electric control valve 29 to achieve the optimal matching speed between the airflow speed and the steam turbine 28 and the generator 27, thus achieving efficient power generation.

[0052] Furthermore, the compression assembly in this technical solution, which enables further gas compression, includes a float 23 matching the diameter of the inner tube 19. A top column 20 is fixedly connected to the upper center of the float 23. A support assembly 18 is slidably sleeved on the upper end of the top column 20. The support assembly 18 is fixed to the upper inner wall of the air chamber 4 and seals the lower end of the air cylinder 3. The side wall of the air cylinder 3 is provided with multiple breathing ports. A support assembly 18 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the top column 20 and sleeved on the air cylinder 3. The cylinder body 16 is connected, and both the upper and lower ends of the cylinder body 16 are sealed structures. A piston 17 is sleeved inside the cylinder body 16. A hollow rod 12 is fixedly connected to the center of the upper end of the piston 17. A sliding sleeve 24 is slidably sleeved on the rod wall of the hollow rod 12. The sliding sleeve 24 is fixed at the center of the upper end of the cylinder body 16. The upper end of the hollow rod 12 is fixed to the inner wall of the upper end of the air cylinder 3 so that the cylinder body 16 can slide on the side wall of the fixed piston 17 to push the gas flow. An air exchange pipe is provided inside the hollow rod 12.

[0053] When the compression assembly is working, it works synchronously with the compressed gas in the air chamber 4. Specifically, a large amount of gas is compressed by the larger diameter float plate 23 and enters the air cylinder 3 through the guide pipe 11. Simultaneously, the float plate 23 drives the top column 20 to move the cylinder 16 upward. In this way, the airflow is first compressed into the smaller space of the air cylinder 3, and the airflow in the air cylinder 3 is compressed simultaneously. This allows the airflow to be efficiently compressed into the air storage tank, effectively increasing the air pressure in the air storage tank. This allows the airflow to be continuously discharged, driving the steam turbine 28 to rotate the generator 27 to generate electricity. Compared with the traditional method of using turbine technology to convert airflow, the airflow captured by this technical solution can directly act on the traditional steam turbine 28, and can also store compressed air through the air storage tank, allowing the captured airflow to be discharged in a controllable manner.

[0054] The ventilation duct includes a bend 13 and a tee pipe. The tee pipe is located inside the hollow rod 12, and its two ends on the same axis are connected to the outside of the hollow rod 12. The other end of the tee pipe is fixedly connected to the lower end of the bend 13, and the upper end of the bend 13 extends to the outside of the air cylinder 3. The ventilation duct is designed to address the negative pressure phenomenon generated in the cylinder 16 during the reciprocating motion of the piston 17. When the cylinder 16 moves up and down, the air between the upper end of the piston 17 and the cylinder 16 can be discharged and replenished through the bend 13 and the tee pipe, avoiding negative pressure resistance that could affect the reciprocating motion of the cylinder 16.

[0055] In addition, two flow channels 25 are symmetrically opened on the tube wall of the hollow rod 12. The side wall of the piston 17 is fixed to the rod wall of the hollow rod 12 through a through hole. The upper end of the hollow rod 12 is sealed by the inner wall of the upper end of the air cylinder 3, so that when the cylinder 16 moves upward, the compressed gas is discharged from the hollow rod 12 into the air cylinder 3, thereby achieving further compression and delivery of the gas. Figures 2-5 As shown, when the cylinder 16 moves upward, the air below the piston 17 is compressed and passes through the hollow rod 12, exiting through the flow channel 25 into the air cylinder 3. When the piston 17 moves downward, the airflow reverses and replenishes the cylinder 16. In this way, the fixed piston 17 can cooperate with the moving cylinder 16 to generate multiple compressed air zones, thus improving the efficiency of compressed air. The upper end of the float 23 is fixedly connected to multiple support rollers 21 via the connecting seat 22. The support rollers 21 are mainly used to support the float 23 and the inner tube 19 to be concentric, avoiding uneven wear or jamming due to uneven force. The top column 20 is fixed at the center of the connecting seat 22. Multiple limiting rubber blocks 15 are fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the air chamber 4 to position the displacement of the cylinder 16, preventing it from moving too far and hitting the top of the air cylinder 3.

[0056] Considering the heat generated during the continuous rotation of the generator 27, as an extension of this technical solution, a heat-insulating protective cover 8 is fixedly connected to the center of the end cover 41. Multiple exhaust ports are provided on the side wall of the protective cover 8. A partition 31 is fixedly connected inside the protective cover 8. The generator 27 is fixed to the upper end of the partition 31, and the turbine 28 is fixed to the lower end of the partition 31. A wind collector hood 32 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the partition 31. Both the upper and lower ends of the wind collector hood 32 are open structures, and the upper opening of the wind collector hood 32 does not contact the upper inner wall of the protective cover 8. A ventilation channel is formed. The side wall of the partition 31 is provided with multiple evenly distributed exhaust holes in the opening area at the lower end of the wind hood 32. The exhaust holes are used to guide the gas discharged from the turbine 28 into the wind hood 32. The generator 27 is installed inside the wind hood 32. The side wall of the protective cover 8 is fixedly connected to the rain cover 26. The lower end of the protective cover 8 is fixedly connected to multiple exhaust pipes 39. The openings of the multiple exhaust pipes 39 are all fixedly connected to the frame 9. The dwelling nest is fixed to the upper end of the frame 9. The deck 10 is provided with exhaust vents in the area of ​​the frame 9.

[0057] The gas discharged from the turbine 28 after performing work is directly released into the protective cover 8. The airflow passes through the exhaust holes on the partition 31 and enters the air collector shroud 32. After contacting the generator 27, the airflow passes through the exhaust channel and exits from the exhaust port. At this time, the flowing airflow can carry away the heat dissipated by the generator 27 into the protective cover 8, so that the generator 27 is in a suitable operating environment. Figures 7-11 As shown, a large amount of airflow is directly discharged from the exhaust pipe 39 into the frame 9. At this time, the airflow can be discharged from the exhaust port. Since the dwelling nest is set at the upper end of the frame 9, a heat dissipation channel is formed to directly cool the wireless charging component, so that the heat generated by the wireless charging component during operation is effectively controlled, and safe and efficient charging of the drone is achieved. Figure 9 neutralization Figure 12 (As shown by the dashed line).

[0058] Considering that existing drones are not compatible with wireless charging, and that there are no standardized dimensions or shapes for drones, especially the diverse structures of the landing gear, this technical solution employs an innovative wireless charging module and a universal connecting frame to adapt to various drone models. Specifically, the dwelling nest includes a right-angled base plate 35 and a top cover 7. The corners of the top cover 7 are rotatably connected to the vertical portion of the right-angled base plate 35 via hinge shafts. Two electric push rods 34 are hinged between the right-angled base plate 35 and the top cover 7. The wireless charging assembly consists of a wireless transmitting unit 38 and... The system comprises a wireless receiving unit 40 and a wireless transmitting unit 38 embedded in the lower horizontal part of a right-angled base plate 35. The wireless receiving unit 40 is equipped with a connecting frame for the drone landing gear, and the lower end of the connecting frame is provided with four legs. The horizontal part of the right-angled base plate 35 is equipped with four cones 37 that cooperate with the legs. The bottom of the wireless transmitting unit 38 is fixedly connected to a heat sink 36, and thermal grease is provided at the connection point. The lower end of the right-angled base plate 35 is provided with an air duct, and the heat sink 36 is embedded in the air duct. The side wall of the right-angled base plate 35 is provided with an assembly port that matches the wireless transmitting unit 38.

[0059] The specially designed connecting frame in this technical solution is integrated with the wireless receiving unit 40. The upper part of the connecting frame can be directly connected to the frame of various drone models, allowing users to freely match suitable drones. The wireless receiving unit 40 is located in the middle of the connecting frame. Simultaneously, by using the support legs at the lower end in conjunction with the cone 37, the wireless receiving unit 40 can be matched with the wireless transmitting unit 38, ensuring their overlap meets charging requirements and reducing energy waste. Additionally, an airbag (such as...) can be installed on the upper cover 7 to suppress the drone. Figure 9As shown by the dashed line, when the upper cover 7 is closed by the extension and retraction of the electric push rod 34, the airbag directly presses against the drone's shell, preventing the drone from shaking or sliding due to the shaking of the power generation platform when it is staying in the nest, thus protecting the drone.

[0060] It should be noted that the term "comprising" or any other variation thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0061] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wireless charging platform for aircraft that generates electricity using compressed gas, comprising a generator (27), a steam turbine (28), a deck (10), and a wireless charging assembly, characterized in that, Also includes: The gas storage tank is fixedly connected to the deck (10) at its top and forms a sealed chamber at the connection point to accommodate the battery, controller, inverter and wireless charging controller. The steam turbine (28) is installed at the outlet end of the gas storage tank and the power input shaft of the generator (27) is connected to the power output shaft of the steam turbine (28). Air chamber (4), the upper end of which is provided with air cylinder (3) and is evenly installed around the periphery of the air tank by means of bracket (2). The air chamber (4) has buoyancy through the configured inner tube (19) and can provide lateral support to the air tank from multiple directions through the bracket (2), assisting the air tank to provide stable buoyancy to the platform. The compression assembly has one part in the air cylinder (3) and another part in the inner tube (19). The gas is fully compressed by the piston (17) of the two-stage compression and sent into the gas storage tank through the air inlet pipe (5) with a one-way air outlet valve (14). The compressed gas in the gas storage tank can be continuously delivered to the steam turbine (28) to drive the generator (27) to generate electricity. The homing nest is provided in multiple locations and is evenly installed on the upper part of the deck (10). The wireless charging component is installed inside the homing nest to provide a safe platform for the drone to return to its homing nest for charging and daily protection.

2. The wireless charging platform for aircraft utilizing compressed gas to generate electricity according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gas storage tank consists of an inner tank (42) and an outer tank (1). The upper end of the outer tank (1) is provided with a constricted opening. The constricted opening is sealed with an end cap (41) by bolts. The end cap (41) and the upper end of the gas storage tank form a sealed chamber. The side wall of the deck (10) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the end cap (41) through a round opening. The deck (10) has a polygonal structure. The bracket (2) is fixed at the lower end of the deck (10). One end of the bracket (2) is fixed to the side wall of the gas storage tank, and the other end of the bracket (2) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the gas chamber (4).

3. The wireless charging platform for aircraft utilizing compressed gas to generate electricity according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner tank (42) has multiple grids on its side wall, and the outer side of the grids is fixedly connected to the outer tank (1). After the outer tank (1) and the inner tank (42) are fitted together, multiple sealed cavities are formed through the grids. The upper end of the inner tank (42) is fixedly connected to an air outlet pipe (30). An electric control valve (29) and an airflow speed sensor (33) are installed on the pipe wall of the air outlet pipe (30). The upper end of the air outlet pipe (30) is directly connected to the air inlet of the steam turbine (28).

4. The wireless charging platform for aircraft utilizing compressed gas to generate electricity according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water inlet is provided on one side of the air chamber (4), and an air cylinder (3) is provided at the center of the upper end of the air chamber (4). Both ends of the inner tube (19) are provided with flared sections so that the diameter of the inner tube (19) is smaller than the diameter of the air chamber (4). The side wall of the air cylinder (3) is connected to the upper end of the air chamber (4) through multiple guide pipes (11). A one-way air inlet valve (6) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the air cylinder (3). An air inlet pipe (5) is fixedly connected to one side of the air cylinder (3). One end of the air inlet pipe (5) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the air storage tank to realize the delivery of gas to the air storage tank.

5. The wireless charging platform for aircraft utilizing compressed gas to generate electricity according to claim 1, characterized in that: The compression assembly includes a float (23) matching the diameter of the inner tube (19). A top column (20) is fixedly connected to the center of the upper end of the float (23). A support assembly (18) is slidably sleeved on the upper end of the top column (20). The support assembly (18) is fixed to the upper inner wall of the air chamber (4) and seals the lower end of the air cylinder (3). The side wall of the air cylinder (3) is provided with multiple breathing ports. A cylinder (16) sleeved with the air cylinder (3) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the top column (20). Both ends are sealed. A piston (17) is fitted inside the cylinder (16). A hollow rod (12) is fixedly connected to the center of the upper end of the piston (17). A sliding sleeve (24) is slidably fitted on the wall of the hollow rod (12). The sliding sleeve (24) is fixed at the center of the upper end of the cylinder (16). The upper end of the hollow rod (12) is fixed to the inner wall of the upper end of the air cylinder (3) so that the cylinder (16) can slide on the side wall of the fixed piston (17) to push the gas flow. An air exchange pipe is provided inside the hollow rod (12).

6. The wireless charging platform for aircraft utilizing compressed gas to generate electricity according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ventilation duct includes a bend (13) and a tee pipe. The tee pipe is located inside the hollow rod (12) and its two openings on the same axis are connected to the outside of the hollow rod (12). The other opening of the tee pipe is fixedly connected to the lower end of the bend (13). The upper end of the bend (13) extends to the outside of the air cylinder (3).

7. The wireless charging platform for aircraft utilizing compressed gas to generate electricity according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two flow channels (25) are symmetrically opened on the tube wall of the hollow rod (12). The side wall of the piston (17) is fixed to the rod wall of the hollow rod (12) through the through hole. The upper end of the hollow rod (12) is sealed by the upper inner wall of the air cylinder (3), so that when the cylinder (16) moves upward, the compressed gas is discharged from the hollow rod (12) into the air cylinder (3) to achieve further compression and delivery of the gas. The upper end of the float (23) is fixedly connected to multiple support rollers (21) through the connecting seat (22). The top column (20) is fixed at the center of the connecting seat (22). The upper inner wall of the air chamber (4) is fixedly connected to multiple limiting rubber blocks (15).

8. The wireless charging platform for aircraft that utilizes compressed gas to generate electricity according to claim 2, characterized in that: A protective cover (8) is fixedly connected to the center of the end cap (41). The protective cover (8) has multiple exhaust ports on its side wall. A partition (31) is fixedly connected inside the protective cover (8). The generator (27) is fixed to the upper end of the partition (31), and the steam turbine (28) is fixed to the lower end of the partition (31). A wind collector hood (32) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the partition (31). The upper and lower ends of the wind collector hood (32) are both open structures, and the upper opening of the wind collector hood (32) does not contact the upper inner wall of the protective cover (8). The side wall of the partition (31) is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed exhaust holes in the opening area at the lower end of the wind collection hood (32). The generator (27) is installed inside the wind collection hood (32). The side wall of the protective cover (8) is fixedly connected with a rain cover (26). The lower end of the protective cover (8) is fixedly connected with a plurality of exhaust pipes (39). The openings of the plurality of exhaust pipes (39) are all fixedly connected with a frame (9). The dwelling nest is fixed on the upper end of the frame (9). The deck (10) is provided with an exhaust port in the area of ​​the frame (9).

9. The wireless charging platform for aircraft utilizing compressed gas to generate electricity according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dwelling nest includes a right-angled base plate (35) and a top cover (7). The corner of the top cover (7) is rotatably connected to the vertical part of the right-angled base plate (35) through a hinge shaft. Two electric push rods (34) are hinged between the right-angled base plate (35) and the top cover (7). The wireless charging assembly consists of a wireless transmitting unit (38) and a wireless receiving unit (40). The wireless transmitting unit (38) is embedded in the lower end of the horizontal part of the right-angled base plate (35). The wireless receiving unit (40) is equipped with a connecting frame for the transfer drone landing gear. The lower end of the connecting frame is provided with four legs. The horizontal part of the right-angled base plate (35) is equipped with four cones (37) that cooperate with the legs.

10. A wireless charging platform for aircraft that generates electricity using compressed gas according to claim 9, characterized in that: The bottom of the wireless transmitting unit (38) is fixedly connected to a heat sink (36), and thermal grease is provided at the connection. The lower end of the right-angle base plate (35) is provided with an air duct, and the heat sink (36) is embedded in the air duct. The side wall of the right-angle base plate (35) is provided with an assembly port that matches the wireless transmitting unit (38).

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