Unmanned aerial vehicle charging device, unmanned aerial vehicle automatic charging control method and control system

Abstract

The invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle charging device, an unmanned aerial vehicle automatic charging control method and an unmanned aerial vehicle automatic charging control system. The unmanned aerial vehicle charging device comprises a shell, and a platform module, a position adjusting mechanism, a plurality of types of charging units and a control unit which are arranged in the shell. When the unmanned aerial vehicle needs to be charged in the flight process, the charging device is automatically matched through the management and control platform according to a request signal, and after the charging device sends a parking allowing signal, under the control of the control unit, a position adjusting mechanism contained in the charging device can drive the charging unit to move; and one charging unit can be in butt joint with a charging butt joint unit butt joint module of the unmanned aerial vehicle. And the whole process can be automatically operated in an unmanned environment, so that the convenience and intelligence of electric quantity supplementation of the unmanned aerial vehicle in flight are improved, and the flight efficiency and safety of the unmanned aerial vehicle are further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and in particular to a UAV charging device, an automatic charging control method for UAVs, and a control system. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of drone technology, drones have been widely used in agriculture, monitoring, and performances. Applications include, but are not limited to, farmland inspection, urban traffic monitoring, and drone shows. These applications require a large number of drones working together to complete tasks efficiently and quickly.

[0003] Currently, drones require charging mid-mission due to limited range to ensure continuous operation. However, existing charging platforms are only compatible with one type of drone and cannot charge other models. In environments with multiple types of drones, a separate charging platform is needed for each type. Existing drone charging platforms suffer from poor compatibility and convenience, and cannot achieve charging platform sharing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a drone charging device, an automatic drone charging control method, and a control system to solve the problems of poor compatibility and inconvenience in drone charging devices. The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0005] The first aspect of this application provides a drone charging device, comprising: a platform module including a fixed platform for docking a drone; a position adjustment mechanism disposed below the fixed platform; a charging module disposed on the position adjustment mechanism, the charging module including at least two types of charging units; and a control unit for controlling the position adjustment mechanism to drive one of the charging units to move to a designated position, so that the charging unit can dock with the charging docking unit of the drone.

[0006] In some embodiments, the fixed platform is provided with at least one charging port, and the platform module includes at least one protective cover and at least one protective cover driving device. Each protective cover corresponds to one charging port, and one protective cover driving device corresponds to one or more protective covers. Each protective cover blocks or opens the corresponding charging port under the drive of the protective cover driving device.

[0007] In some embodiments, the fixed platform is provided with a stop through hole; the platform module further includes a lifting platform for controlling the docking height of the UAV, the lifting platform includes a platform plate and a first lifting component, the platform plate is disposed at a position corresponding to the stop through hole and connected to the first lifting component, the platform plate moves up and down under the drive of the first lifting component, so that the platform plate passes through the through hole and is located above or below the fixed platform.

[0008] In some embodiments, the position adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal adjustment mechanism disposed below the fixed platform via a mounting bracket, the horizontal adjustment mechanism being capable of controlling the charging module disposed thereon to reciprocate in a horizontal direction; and / or a lifting mechanism disposed below the fixed platform via a mounting bracket, the lifting mechanism being used to control the charging module disposed thereon to reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the ground; and / or a rotating mechanism disposed below the fixed platform via a mounting bracket, the rotating mechanism being used to control the charging module disposed thereon to rotate along the rotation axis of the rotating mechanism, wherein the rotation axis is parallel to or perpendicular to the horizontal direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, the horizontal adjustment mechanism includes two first translation components and a second translation component arranged opposite to each other along a first horizontal direction, and at least one first horizontal connecting rod; a charging module is provided on the first horizontal connecting rod, a first end of the first horizontal connecting rod is connected to the first translation component, and a second end is connected to the second translation component; under the drive of the first translation component and the second translation component, the first horizontal connecting rod reciprocates along a second horizontal direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, the horizontal adjustment mechanism further includes a third translation component disposed between the first horizontal link and the charging module, driving the charging module to reciprocate along the first horizontal direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism includes a second lifting component and a lifting mounting component; the second lifting component is mounted on the first horizontal connecting rod via the lifting mounting component, and the charging module is connected to the second lifting component via the lifting mounting component, and reciprocates in the vertical direction under the drive of the lifting component.

[0012] In some embodiments, there are at least two second lifting components, each of which is connected to one of the charging units in the charging module.

[0013] In some embodiments, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating component and a rotating mounting component; the rotating component is mounted on the first horizontal link via the rotating mounting component, and the charging module is connected to the rotating component via the rotating mounting component, rotating around a rotation axis in the rotating component under the drive of the rotating component, wherein the rotation axis is parallel to or perpendicular to the horizontal direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, there is at least one rotating mechanism, and when there are two or more rotating mechanisms, at least one charging unit is installed on each rotating mechanism.

[0015] In some embodiments, when the position adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal adjustment mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a rotating mechanism, the lifting mechanism is disposed on the horizontal adjustment mechanism, the rotating mechanism is disposed on the lifting mechanism, and the charging module is disposed on the rotating mechanism.

[0016] In some embodiments, the platform module includes at least one parking space, each parking space being used to dock one of the drones.

[0017] In some embodiments, when the platform module includes two or more of the aforementioned parking positions, each of the parking positions can be used for charging, or some of the parking positions can be used for charging.

[0018] In some embodiments, the charging module is a wireless charging module or a wired charging module.

[0019] In some embodiments, the drone charging device further includes a clamping mechanism disposed on the platform module for securing the drone during charging.

[0020] In some embodiments, the drone charging device is fixed to a street lamp pole or tower.

[0021] In some embodiments, the power supply for the drone charging device is either photovoltaic energy storage or wired power transmission.

[0022] A second aspect of this application provides an automatic charging control method for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), used for interaction between the UAV charging device described above, the UAV, and a management and control platform; the method includes the following steps:

[0023] When the drone needs to be charged, the drone sends a charging request signal to the control platform. The charging request signal includes the drone's identifier, model, and current location information.

[0024] The control platform matches a drone charging device to the drone based on the request signal and feeds back the location information of the matched drone charging device to the drone.

[0025] The drone, based on the received location information of the drone charging device, controls its flight to a preset range from the drone charging device and sends a docking and charging request to the drone charging device.

[0026] After determining that its own conditions are met, the drone charging device sends a docking permission message to the drone.

[0027] The drone docks at the designated location of the drone charging device according to the permitted docking information;

[0028] The drone charging device controls the position adjustment mechanism to drive the determined charging unit to move to the designated position, so that the determined charging unit can dock with the drone's charging docking unit for charging.

[0029] A third aspect of this application provides an automatic charging control system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising:

[0030] The control platform is used to receive charging request signals from the drone, match a drone charging device according to the request signal, and feed back the location information of the matched drone charging device to the drone.

[0031] The above-described drone charging device is used to receive the docking and charging request information sent by the drone, determine that its own conditions are met, send docking permission information to the drone, and control the position adjustment mechanism to drive the determined charging unit to move to the designated position, so that the determined charging unit can dock and charge with the drone's charging docking unit.

[0032] Beneficial effects of the embodiments in this application:

[0033] The drone charging device, drone automatic charging control method, and electronic device provided in this application embodiment include a charging module comprising at least two different types of charging units, thus enabling compatibility with different drone models and sharing of the drone charging device. This improves the compatibility and convenience of the drone platform, allowing drones to be charged anytime, anywhere. A position adjustment mechanism can drive a predetermined charging unit to a designated position, enabling the predetermined charging unit to dock with the drone's charging docking unit, achieving automatic docking and charging, and improving the charging autonomy of the drone charging device.

[0034] By applying the automatic charging control method and automatic charging control system for drones provided in this application, information can be exchanged between the management platform, the drone, and the drone charging device. The drone charging device can automatically match a suitable charging unit for the drone to be charged according to the drone model, and automatically adjust the position of the matched charging unit through the position adjustment mechanism to dock with the drone's charging docking unit for charging. The entire process can be operated automatically in an unmanned environment, which improves the convenience and intelligence of drone power replenishment during outdoor work, thereby improving the drone's flight efficiency and safety, and reducing the maintenance and use costs of drones for outdoor work.

[0035] Of course, implementing any product or method of this application does not necessarily require achieving all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other embodiments can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0037] Figure 1a This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a drone when it is in a charging state, provided as an embodiment of this application.

[0038] Figure 1b A schematic diagram of the structure of the drone charging device provided in the embodiments of this application from one perspective;

[0039] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the drone charging device provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0040] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the platform module provided in this application embodiment;

[0041] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the platform module provided in an embodiment of the present application from another perspective;

[0042] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a drone charging device docking and charging with a leg-landing drone, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a drone charging device docking and charging with a leg-landing drone in another embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 7 for Figure 5The diagram shows the structure of a drone charging device docking and charging a leg-mounted drone, where the charging method is horizontal docking.

[0045] Figure 8 for Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of a drone charging device docking and charging a leg-mounted drone, where the charging method is horizontal docking.

[0046] Figure 9 for Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure of the drone charging device docking and charging with the arm-mounted drone, where the charging method is horizontal docking.

[0047] Figure 10 for Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of the drone charging device docking and charging with the arm-mounted drone, where the charging method is horizontal docking.

[0048] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the position adjustment mechanism of the drone charging device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle;

[0050] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure of the drone charging device provided in this application embodiment after removing the housing in another embodiment;

[0051] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the position adjustment mechanism.

[0052] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0053] Platform module 1; fixed platform 11; charging port 111; through hole 112; protective cover 12; first slider 121; second slider 122; lifting platform 13; platform plate 131; first lifting assembly 132; first slide rail 1321; first slider 1322; mounting bracket 133; first sliding rail 134; second sliding rail 135;

[0054] Horizontal adjustment mechanism 2; first translation component 21; fourth drive component 211; first motor 211a; first lead screw 211b; second slide rail 212; second slider 213; first support base 214; second translation component 22; fifth drive component 221; second motor 221a; second lead screw 221b; third slide rail 222; third slider 223; second support base 224; first horizontal connecting rod 23; third translation component 24; linear guide rail 241; second drive component 242; transmission mechanism 243; first component 2431; second component 2432;

[0055] Lifting mechanism 3; Second lifting component 31; Lifting mounting component 32; Mounting base 33;

[0056] Charging module 4; charging unit 41; electrode terminal 411; drone 5; legs 51; arms 52; fuselage 53; charging docking unit 54;

[0057] Rotating mechanism 6; rotating assembly 61; rotating table 611; third drive component 612; rotating bearing 613; rotating mounting assembly 62; mounting bracket 7; side plate 71; base plate 72; first horizontal direction X; second horizontal direction Y. Detailed Implementation

[0058] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0059] like Figure 1a , Figure 1b , Figure 2 As shown, the first aspect of this application provides a drone charging device, which includes a platform module 1, a position adjustment mechanism, a charging module 4, and a control unit. The platform module 1 includes a fixed platform 11 for docking a drone 5. The position adjustment mechanism is located below the fixed platform 11. The charging module 4 is mounted on the position adjustment mechanism and includes at least two types of charging units 41. The control unit (not shown) controls the position adjustment mechanism to drive one of the charging units 41 to a designated position, so that the charging unit 41 can dock with the charging docking unit 54 of the drone 5. That is, the control unit can determine the charging unit 41 that matches the drone 5 to be charged from multiple types of charging units 41, and control the position adjustment mechanism to drive the determined charging unit 41 (i.e., the aforementioned position adjustment mechanism drives one of the charging units 41) to the designated position, so that the determined charging unit 41 can dock with the charging docking unit 54 of the drone 5.

[0060] In this embodiment, the drone charging device has at least two different types of charging units 41, so it can be matched with different models of drones 5. The position adjustment mechanism can drive the determined charging unit to move to the designated position, so that the determined charging unit can dock with the charging docking unit of the drone and realize automatic docking and charging. Therefore, the drone charging device can be adapted to the charging docking units 54 of the drone 5 at different positions and different heights. By sharing the drone charging device, the compatibility and convenience of the drone charging device are improved.

[0061] Specifically, the "type" in the above embodiments includes both the model of the charging unit 41 and the installation direction of the interface of the charging unit 41. That is to say, the charging unit 41 of multiple types can be any of the following:

[0062] Multiple types of charging units 41 refer to charging units with the same model but different installation directions of the interfaces. For example, for the same model of charging unit, some interfaces face upward, such as the electrode terminal 411 which is set vertically upward, while other interfaces face to the side, such as the electrode terminal 411 which is set horizontally.

[0063] Multiple types of charging units 41 can also refer to charging units 41 with different models but the same installation direction of the interface. For example, different models of charging units all have their interfaces facing the side, such as the electrode terminals 411 being set horizontally.

[0064] Multiple types of charging units 41 can also refer to the model of the charging unit 41 and the different installation directions of the interfaces. For example, there may be charging units of the same model, with some interfaces facing upwards, such as the electrode terminal 411 being set vertically upwards, while other interfaces face to the side, such as the electrode terminal 411 being set horizontally. At the same time, there may also be charging units of different models. The interface orientation of these different models of charging units may be the same or different. For example, some interfaces of different models face upwards, such as the electrode terminal 411 being set vertically upwards, while other electrode terminals 411 are set horizontally.

[0065] The charging module 4 can be a wired charging module, a wireless charging module, or a combination of both. Both wired and wireless charging modules can include different types of charging units 41. When the charging module 4 is a wired charging module, the terminals within the interface of the charging unit 41 in the wired charging module need to contact the corresponding terminals in the charging docking unit 54 in the drone; for example, they need to be plugged in to establish an electrical connection for charging. When the charging module 4 is a wireless charging module, the charging unit 41 in the wireless charging module only needs to be within a preset range of the charging docking unit 54 on the drone to connect and charge; no interface plugging is required.

[0066] Furthermore, the number of each charging unit 41 of the same type can be one, two, or even more, and this application does not impose any limitation on this. For example, when there is one charging unit 41 of the same type, the matched drone 5 can be charged via a single port; when there are two charging units 41 of the same type, the matched drone 5 can be charged via dual ports, thereby accelerating the charging efficiency.

[0067] In addition, the drone charging device can automatically match the appropriate charging unit 41 according to the drone model 5 and the type of charging docking unit, and automatically adjust the required charging unit 41 to the charging position through the position adjustment mechanism, so as to dock and charge with the charging docking unit of the drone 5. The whole process can be operated automatically in an unmanned environment, reducing manpower input and improving the charging efficiency of the drone 5.

[0068] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the fixed platform 11 is provided with at least one charging hole 111. The platform module 1 includes at least one protective cover 12 and at least one protective cover driving device. Each protective cover 12 corresponds to one charging hole 111. Each protective cover 12 blocks or opens the corresponding charging hole 111 under the drive of the protective cover driving device.

[0069] In this embodiment, the fixed platform 11 can be used to dock the leg-landing drone 5. Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the charging docking unit 54 of the leg-landing drone 5 is located on one or both legs 51. When charging is needed, the protective cover driving device drives the protective cover 12 to move open, exposing the charging port 111. The charging docking unit 54 on the leg 51 docks with the charging unit 41 through the charging port 111 for charging. The structure is simple and easy to operate. When charging is not needed, the protective cover driving device drives the protective cover 12 to seal the charging port 111, which can improve the sealing of the drone charging device.

[0070] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, there are two charging ports 111, and protective covers 12 are provided one-to-one with each charging port 111. Each protective cover 12 corresponds to a protective cover driving device. The protective cover 12 can be automatically opened or automatically closed under the drive of the protective cover driving device. The protective cover driving device includes a first sliding rail 134 and a second sliding rail 135 provided on the back of the fixed platform 11, a power component for driving the movement of the protective cover 12, and a first sliding member 121 and a second sliding member 122 that cooperate with the first sliding rail 134. The first sliding member 121 and the second sliding member 122 are located at the beginning and end of the protective cover 12. The first sliding track 134 corresponds to the position of the charging hole 111. The second sliding track 135 is arranged adjacent to the first sliding track 134 and is arranged sequentially along the sliding direction of the protective cover 12. The first sliding track 134 and the second sliding track 135 extend from the side of the fixed platform 11 to the bottom of the fixed platform 11. The power component can be a servo motor or the like. The power component drives the protective cover 12 to reciprocate along the sliding track, thereby opening or blocking the charging hole 111. One power component can drive one protective cover 12 or multiple protective covers 12.

[0071] Of course, the protective cover driving device can also be a combination of a linkage mechanism and a power component, that is, the power component drives the protective cover 12 to open or block the charging hole 111 through the linkage mechanism; or the protective cover driving device can be a combination of a rotating shaft and a power component, whereby the power component drives the rotating shaft to rotate, causing the protective cover 12 to flip and open or block the charging hole 111.

[0072] The sliding assembly that drives the movement of the protective cover (such as a sliding assembly including a drive component and a sliding track) typically has a one-to-one relationship with the protective cover to ensure that each protective cover can be controlled individually. In different embodiments, one sliding assembly can also control multiple protective covers, that is, one sliding assembly corresponds to multiple protective covers, thereby allowing simultaneous control of the movement of multiple protective covers. The power component in the protective cover drive device can be one or more, with each power component corresponding to one sliding assembly to control one protective cover, or one power component can simultaneously control multiple sliding assemblies, thereby controlling each protective cover. When one power component controls multiple protective covers, the multiple protective covers can move synchronously or separately.

[0073] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the fixed platform 11 is provided with a stop through hole 112; the platform module 1 also includes a lifting platform 13 for controlling the docking height of the drone 5. The lifting platform 13 includes a platform plate 131 and a first lifting component 132. The platform plate 131 is located at a position corresponding to the stop through hole 112 and is connected to the first lifting component 132. The platform plate 131 moves up and down under the drive of the first lifting component, so that the platform plate 131 passes through the through hole 112 and is located above or below the fixed platform 11.

[0074] In this embodiment, the lifting platform 13 can be used to dock the arm-landing drone 5. The platform plate 131 of the lifting platform 13 can be raised and lowered under the action of the first lifting component 132 and lowered below the fixed platform 11. In this way, the drone's fuselage 53 is located in the parking through hole 112, and the arm 52 is docked on the fixed platform 11, which can fix the drone 5 and ensure stability during the charging process.

[0075] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the charging docking unit 54 of the arm-landing UAV 5 is located on the fuselage 53. There may be one or two charging docking units 54. The two charging docking units 54 are located on opposite sides of the fuselage 53. Figure 9 As shown, when the arm-landing drone 5 lands on the lifting platform 13, the fuselage 53 is supported on the lifting platform 13 and sinks along with the lifting platform 13. When the arm 52 is supported on the fixed platform 11, the sinking stops, so that the charging docking unit 54 on the fuselage 53 is located below the through hole 112. The charging unit 41 can dock with the charging docking unit 54 under the adjustment of the position adjustment mechanism to perform charging. It can be seen that the platform module 1 in this embodiment can be used to charge both the leg-landing drone 5 and the arm-landing drone 5. Moreover, under the adjustment of the position adjustment mechanism, the position of the charging docking unit 54 can be flexibly arranged, further improving the compatibility of the drone charging device.

[0076] Optionally, such as Figure 4As shown, the first lifting assembly 132 includes a first slide rail 1321, a first slider 1322, and a first driving member (not shown). The first slider 1322 is disposed on the first slide rail 1321, and the first driving member is used to drive the first slider 1322 to slide up and down along the first slide rail 1321. The first driving member can be a lead screw motor or a linear motor. The platform plate 131 and the first slider 1322 can be connected by a mounting bracket 133, so that the first slider 1322 can drive the platform plate 131 to move up and down when it moves up and down. Specifically, the mounting bracket 133 is an inverted "L"-shaped mounting plate. The inverted "L"-shaped mounting plate includes a horizontal plate at the top and a vertical plate connected to the horizontal plate. The horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the platform plate 131, and the vertical plate is connected to the first slider 1322.

[0077] Platform plate 131 is connected to first slider 1322 via mounting bracket 133. Driven by first driving component, platform plate 131 can move up and down along first slide rail 1321. When platform plate 131 moves downward, it can be positioned below fixed platform 11. When platform plate 131 moves upward, it can be reset to be flush with fixed platform 11.

[0078] Understandably, when the fixed platform 11 is used for docking the drone 5, the lifting platform 13 can be raised to be flush with the fixed platform 11, so that the through hole 112 on the fixed platform 11 can be filled by the lifting platform 13, facilitating the docking of the drone 5. Depending on the model of the drone 5, the lifting platform 13 can be higher or lower than the fixed platform 11.

[0079] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the position adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal adjustment mechanism 2, and / or a lifting mechanism 3, and / or a rotating mechanism 6. The horizontal adjustment mechanism 2 is mounted below the fixed platform 11 via a mounting bracket, and can control the charging module 4 mounted thereon to reciprocate in the horizontal direction. The lifting mechanism 3 is mounted below the fixed platform 11 via a mounting bracket, and is used to control the charging module 4 mounted thereon to reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the ground. The rotating mechanism 6 is mounted below the fixed platform 11 via a mounting bracket, and is used to control the charging module 4 mounted thereon to rotate along the rotation axis of the rotating mechanism 6, wherein the rotation axis is parallel to or perpendicular to the horizontal direction.

[0080] In this embodiment, the position adjustment mechanism may include only the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2, only the lifting mechanism 3, or only the rotating mechanism 6, or the position adjustment mechanism may include two of them. Of course, the position adjustment mechanism may also include all three: the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2, the lifting mechanism 3, and the rotating mechanism 6.

[0081] When the position adjustment mechanism includes both of these components, for example, a horizontal adjustment mechanism 2 and a lifting mechanism 3, the placement of the charging unit 41 becomes more flexible. When the position adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal adjustment mechanism 2 and a lifting mechanism 3, the lifting mechanism 3 can be mounted on the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2, allowing for translation followed by lifting; alternatively, the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2 can be mounted on the lifting mechanism 3, allowing for lifting followed by translation. As another example, when the position adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal adjustment mechanism 2 and a rotating mechanism 6, the rotating mechanism 6 can be mounted on the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2, allowing for translation followed by rotation. Similarly, when the position adjustment mechanism includes a lifting mechanism 3 and a rotating mechanism 6, the rotating mechanism 6 can be mounted on the lifting mechanism 3, allowing for lifting followed by rotation.

[0082] When only one of the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2, lifting mechanism 3, or rotating mechanism 6 is available, it can be installed below the fixed platform 11 via mounting bracket 7. Mounting bracket 7 can be installed as follows: Figure 1a As shown, it includes a side plate 71 and a base plate 72. The side plate 71 is connected to the base plate 72. The side plate 71 is arranged around the outer periphery of the fixed platform 11. The fixed platform 11 is connected to the side plate 71. The position adjustment mechanism can be placed on the base plate 72 through the support assembly. Figure 1a The mounting bracket 7 can also serve as a shell, and the platform module 1 can serve as a top cover. When there is no drone 5 charging, the platform module 1 can seal the mounting bracket 7. Of course, a top cover (not shown) can also be provided above the side panel 71. The top cover or side panel has an opening for the drone 5 to enter and exit. The opening can be an automatically opening or closing opening, and this application does not limit this. Figure 1a The mounting bracket 7 also maintains the airtightness of the drone charging device, thus protecting its internal structure and providing dust and water resistance. Of course, the mounting bracket 7 can also be other structures, such as a frame structure, used to support the fixed platform module 1 and the position adjustment mechanism respectively, so that the position adjustment mechanism is located below the fixed platform 11, and the lifting platform 13 can be raised and lowered relative to the fixed platform 11. Figure 1a The mounting bracket 7 shown is only one possible mounting bracket. The embodiments of this application do not limit the specific structure of the mounting bracket 7. Any bracket that can be used to install a drone charging device can be used in this application.

[0083] Understandably, drone charging devices use methods such as... Figure 1a When mounting bracket 7 is shown, the control unit can be mounted on the base plate 72 or the side plate 71 of mounting bracket 7, and this application does not limit this. When the platform module 1 and the position adjustment mechanism of the UAV charging device are fixed using other frame structures, the control unit can be mounted on the frame structure.

[0084] The horizontal adjustment mechanism 2 can be a one-dimensional translation mechanism or a two-dimensional translation mechanism, so that different charging units 41 of the charging module 4 can be connected to the charging docking unit 54 to realize the charging function of the drone 5.

[0085] The lifting mechanism 3 can adjust the vertical position of the charging unit 41, enabling the charging unit 41 to dock with the charging docking unit 54 and thus charge the drone 5. To achieve the multi-functionality of the drone charging device, when only the lifting mechanism 3 is included, multiple charging units 41 are provided on the lifting mechanism 3. For example, multiple charging units 41 can be controlled by a pop-up control component. Only the matching charging unit 41 can be popped out and docked with the charging docking unit 54 for charging via lifting.

[0086] The rotating mechanism 6 can adjust the position of the charging unit 41 in the horizontal or vertical plane, so that the charging unit 41 can dock with the charging docking unit 54 to realize the charging function of the drone 5.

[0087] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2 includes two first translation components 21 and a second translation component 22 arranged opposite to each other along the first horizontal direction, and at least one first horizontal connecting rod 23; a charging module 4 is provided on the first horizontal connecting rod 23, the first end of the first horizontal connecting rod 23 is connected to the first translation component 21, and the second end is connected to the second translation component 22. Under the drive of the first translation component 21 and the second translation component 22, the first horizontal connecting rod 23 reciprocates along the second horizontal direction.

[0088] In this embodiment, there are two charging holes 111 and two first horizontal connecting rods 23, although more than two first horizontal connecting rods 23 can be provided. The first horizontal connecting rods 23 slide along the second horizontal direction Y on the first translation component 21 and the second translation component 22. The charging module 4 is disposed on the first horizontal connecting rods 23 and moves back and forth along the second horizontal direction Y under the drive of the first horizontal connecting rods 23, thereby moving the charging module 4 to the designated position. It can be understood that in order to realize the multifunctionality of the drone charging device, multiple charging units 41 are provided on the first horizontal connecting rods 23 and multiple charging holes 111 are provided on the fixed platform 11. Through one translation, different charging units 41 can reach their respective matching charging hole 111 positions and dock with the charging docking unit 54. Since the first horizontal connecting rods 23 can drive the charging units 41 to move back and forth in the second horizontal direction Y, horizontal movement in one dimension is actually realized.

[0089] Optionally, such as Figure 11 ,Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the first translation component 21 includes a fourth drive member 211, a second slide rail 212, and a second slider 213. The second translation component 22 includes a fifth drive member 221, a third slide rail 222, and a third slider. The first end of the first horizontal connecting rod 23 is connected to the second slider, which is mounted on the second slide rail 212. The second end of the first horizontal connecting rod 23 is connected to the third slider. The fourth drive member 211 and the fifth drive member 221 move synchronously, respectively driving the first and second ends to reciprocate along the second horizontal direction Y.

[0090] The second translation component 22 may also consist only of the third slide rail 222 and the third slider 223, sharing a drive component with the first translation component 21.

[0091] In this embodiment, the first translation component 21 and the second translation component 22 can have the same structure, which helps to simplify the structure of the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2. The fourth drive member 211 and the fifth drive member 221 move synchronously, so that the two ends of the first horizontal link 23 move in unison, thereby ensuring the linear movement of the first horizontal link 23.

[0092] The fourth drive component 211 and the fifth drive component 221 can be a lead screw motor or a linear motor, etc.

[0093] Taking the fourth drive component 211 and the fifth drive component 221 as a lead screw motor as an example, Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the fourth driving component 211 is a first lead screw motor, which includes a first motor 211a, a first lead screw 211b connected to the first motor 211a, and a first nut (not shown) sleeved on the first lead screw 211b. The second slide rail 212 is arranged parallel to the first lead screw 211b, and the two ends of the second slide rail 212 are fixed to the two ends of the first lead screw 211b through a first support seat 214. The fifth driving component 221 is a second lead screw motor, which includes a second motor 221a, a second lead screw 221b connected to the second motor 221a, and a second nut (not shown) sleeved on the second lead screw 221b. The third slide rail 222 is arranged parallel to the second lead screw 221b, and the two ends of the third slide rail 222 are fixed to the two ends of the second lead screw 221b through a second support seat 224. The first end of the first horizontal connecting rod 23 is connected to the first nut via the second slider 213, and the second end of the first horizontal connecting rod 23 is connected to the second nut via the third slider 223. The first nut and the second nut are left-handed or right-handed nuts.

[0094] In this application, the first end of the first horizontal connecting rod 23 is connected to the first nut via the second slider 213, and the second end of the first horizontal connecting rod 23 is connected to the second nut via the third slider 223. The first nut and the second nut are either left-handed or right-handed nuts. Both ends of the first horizontal connecting rod 23 are connected to nuts of the same type via the second slider 213 and the third slider 223, respectively. When the lead screw rotates, both ends of the first horizontal connecting rod 23 can move synchronously, causing the first horizontal connecting rod 23 to move along the linear guide rail 241.

[0095] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 11 , Figure 12 As shown, the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2 also includes a third translation component 24, which is disposed between the first horizontal connecting rod 23 and the charging module 4, driving the charging module 4 to reciprocate along the first horizontal direction X.

[0096] In this embodiment, the charging module 4 is not directly mounted on the first horizontal link 23, but is connected to the third translation component 24. The third translation component 24 is connected to the first horizontal link 23 and drives the charging module 4 to move in the first horizontal direction X. This means that the charging module 4 can move arbitrarily in both the first horizontal direction X and the second horizontal direction Y. That is, by setting the third translation component 24, two-dimensional movement of the charging module 4 can be realized, thereby making it easier to adjust the position of the charging module 4 so that one of the charging units 41 is located in a designated position and docks with the charging docking unit 54 to charge the drone 5.

[0097] Optionally, such as Figure 11 , Figure 12 As shown, the third translation component 24 includes a linear guide rail 241, at least two sliding blocks (not shown), a transmission mechanism 243, and at least two second driving members 242. The linear guide rail 241 is fixedly connected to the first horizontal connecting rod 23. At least two sliding blocks are provided on the linear guide rail 241. The transmission mechanism 243 includes a first component 2431 and at least two second components 2432 that mesh with each other, with each second component 2432 corresponding to one second driving member 242. The charging unit 41 is fixed to the sliding block and connected to the second driving member 242 via a mounting base 33. Driven by the second driving member 242, the second driving member itself, along with the charging unit 41, can move along the linear guide rail 241, positioning the charging unit 41 at a designated position. The second driving member 242 can be a servo motor.

[0098] like Figure 11 , Figure 12 As shown, the sliding block is correspondingly arranged with the second component 2432, and the second component 2432 is correspondingly arranged with the charging unit 41.

[0099] For example, the first component 2431 may be a rack or a chain, and the second component 2432 may be a gear, with at least two gears meshing on the rack.

[0100] like Figure 12 As shown, taking the transmission mechanism 243 with a rack as the first component 2431 and a gear as the second component 2432 as an example, the rack's teeth are arranged downwards, and the top of the rack is fixed to the linear guide rail 241, for example, by screw connection. The gear can be fixed to the second driving component 242 through a gear mounting seat. Through the meshing of the gear and rack, the rack is fixedly connected to the linear guide rail, and the rotation of the gear is converted into linear motion along the rack. Therefore, the second driving component 242 and the lifting mechanism 3 can move horizontally on the linear guide rail 241. It is understood that replacing the rack with a chain will result in a similar structure and unchanged function, which will not be elaborated further in this application.

[0101] In some embodiments of this application, the lifting mechanism 3 includes a second lifting component 31 and a lifting mounting component 32; the second lifting component 31 is mounted on the first horizontal connecting rod 23 through the lifting mounting component 32, and the charging module 4 is connected to the second lifting component 31 through the lifting mounting component 32, and reciprocates in the vertical direction under the drive of the second lifting component 31.

[0102] In this embodiment, the position adjustment mechanism may include a lifting mechanism 3 and a horizontal adjustment mechanism 2. The lifting mechanism 3 is mounted on the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2, meaning that the second lifting component 31 is mounted on the first horizontal connecting rod 23 via the lifting mounting component 32. Alternatively, the position adjustment mechanism may only include the lifting mechanism 3, in which case the second lifting component 31 is connected to the mounting frame via the lifting mounting component 32 and fixed below the fixed platform 11. For example, the lifting mounting component 32 may be a U-shaped structure with a horizontally oriented opening. One end of the U-shaped structure is fixed to one side of the top of the second lifting component 31 and fixedly connected to the charging unit 41. The other end of the U-shaped structure is fixed to one side of the bottom of the second lifting component 31 and fixedly connected to the mounting frame 7, thereby fixing the second lifting component 31 to the mounting frame.

[0103] The second lifting component 31 can be an electric telescopic rod, a drive cylinder, a lead screw motor, etc. Taking an electric telescopic rod as an example, it consists of a motor, a transmission device, a telescopic rod, and a controller. The telescopic and adjustment functions of the electric telescopic rod are mainly achieved by the motor drive. When the motor starts, it drives the transmission device to move, and the transmission device pulls the telescopic rod to achieve the telescopic movement. The controller is mainly used to control the start and stop of the motor and the locking of the telescopic rod. Of course, to ensure the smooth operation of the telescopic rod, a guide device can also be included. The guide device can be a common sliding rail and slider cooperation structure.

[0104] When the position adjustment mechanism includes a lifting mechanism 3 and a horizontal adjustment mechanism 2, for example, as follows: Figure 7 As shown, the charging process of horizontal docking is illustrated using a leg-landing drone 5 as an example. The leg-landing drone 5 lands on the fixed platform 11, with the charging docking unit 54 of the drone 5 located above the charging port 111. Therefore, the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2 must first adjust the charging unit 41 to be directly below the charging port 111, with the charging unit 41 located diagonally below the charging docking unit 54. In the vertical direction, the charging unit 41 is located on the opposite side of the charging docking unit 54. Then, the lifting mechanism 3 raises the charging unit 41 to a position flush with the charging docking unit 54. Finally, the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2 adjusts the charging unit 41 to move closer to the charging docking unit 54 and dock with it, allowing the drone 5 to be charged.

[0105] In some embodiments of this application, the rotating mechanism 6 includes a rotating component 61 and a rotating mounting component 62; the rotating component 61 is mounted on the first horizontal connecting rod 23 via the rotating mounting component 62, and the charging module 4 is connected to the rotating component 61 via the rotating mounting component 62, and rotates around the rotating axis in the rotating component 61 under the drive of the rotating component 61, wherein the rotating axis is parallel to or perpendicular to the horizontal direction.

[0106] The position adjustment mechanism may include both a rotation mechanism 6 and a horizontal adjustment mechanism 2, or it may include only a rotation mechanism 6. When the position adjustment mechanism includes a rotation mechanism 6 and a horizontal adjustment mechanism 2, the rotation mechanism 6 is mounted on the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2. The rotation component 61 is connected to the first horizontal connecting rod 23 via a rotation mounting component 62. For example, the rotation mounting component 62 includes a mounting block 621, the bottom end of which is connected to the first horizontal connecting rod 23, and the top end of which is connected to the rotation component 61. The rotation component 61 is provided with at least one charging unit.

[0107] The horizontal adjustment mechanism 2 can be a one-dimensional translation mechanism. Under the drive of the first horizontal link 23, the rotating mechanism 6 can move along the second horizontal direction Y to reach below the designated charging position, such as below the charging hole 111. Under the drive of the rotating component 61, the charging unit on the rotating component 61 rotates to below the charging position.

[0108] Optionally, the rotating assembly 61 includes a rotating platform 611, a third drive member 612, and a rotary bearing 613. A charging unit is mounted on the rotating platform 611. The third drive member 612 is located at the top of the mounting block 621. The output shaft of the third drive member 612 is fixedly connected to the rotary bearing, which is also fixedly connected to the rotating platform 611. When the third drive member 612 rotates, it drives the rotary bearing to rotate, thereby causing the rotating platform 611 to rotate. The third drive member 612 can drive the rotary bearing 613 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. The rotary bearing 613 is the rotating shaft of the rotating assembly.

[0109] When there is one rotating mechanism 6, each rotating stage 611 is provided with at least two charging units 41. When there are two or more rotating mechanisms 6, each rotating stage 611 is provided with at least one charging unit 41.

[0110] In this embodiment of the application, a rotating platform 611 is provided on the first horizontal connecting rod 23, and a plurality of charging units 41 are provided on the rotating platform 611, each charging unit 41 corresponding to a lifting mechanism 3.

[0111] In some embodiments of this application, when the position adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal adjustment mechanism 2, a lifting mechanism 3 and a rotating mechanism 6, the lifting mechanism 3 is disposed on the horizontal adjustment mechanism 2, the rotating mechanism 6 is disposed on the lifting mechanism 3, and the charging module 4 is disposed on the rotating mechanism 6.

[0112] In this embodiment, the position adjustment mechanism includes a horizontal adjustment mechanism 2, a lifting mechanism 3, and a rotating mechanism 6. The charging module 4 can first move horizontally on the position adjustment mechanism, then move up and down, and finally rotate to move the charging module 4 to a designated position to dock with the charging docking unit 54 for charging.

[0113] In some embodiments of this application, the dimensions of the charging port 111, such as its width and length, need to match the dimensions of the charging unit 41. However, to meet charging requirements, the charging port 111 can have a certain operating space in the length or width direction so that the charging unit 41 can be inserted into the charging docking unit 54. Leaving operating space in only one direction can reduce the size of the charging port 111, which is beneficial for the sealing of the drone charging device.

[0114] In some embodiments of this application, the position adjustment mechanism includes a rotating mechanism 6 and a plurality of lifting mechanisms 3 disposed on the rotating mechanism 6, each lifting mechanism 3 being provided with a charging unit 41; the rotating mechanism 6 drives the lifting mechanism 3 to rotate, thereby adjusting the charging unit 41 to a preset position; the lifting mechanism 3 drives the charging unit 41 to rise and fall, thereby enabling the charging unit 41 to charge the drone 5.

[0115] In this embodiment, the rotating mechanism 6 includes a rotating platform 611 and a third driving member 612 for driving the rotating platform 611 to rotate. The rotating mechanism 6 can be referenced as follows: Figure 13 , Figure 14 As shown, with Figure 13 and Figure 14 The difference in the embodiment shown is that the rotating mechanism 6 is not set on the translation mechanism 21. The position of the rotating mechanism 6 can be located directly below the charging hole 111, for example, directly set on the base plate 72 of the mounting bracket 7. The charging unit 41 can be positioned in a preset position simply by rotating, and then it can be docked with the charging docking unit 54 of the drone 5 for charging by the lifting mechanism 3.

[0116] In some embodiments of this application, the platform module 1 includes at least one parking position (not shown), each parking position being used for a drone 5 to dock.

[0117] In this embodiment, platform module 1 may include one parking space, which can accommodate one aircraft at a time. Platform module 1 may also include two or more parking spaces, so platform module 1 can accommodate multiple drones. When a drone's battery life is insufficient, it can land on platform module 1 in a timely manner.

[0118] In some embodiments of this application, when the platform module 1 includes two or more parking positions, each parking position can be used for charging, or some parking positions can be used for charging.

[0119] In this embodiment, the platform module 1 may include one parking space, which can accommodate one aircraft at a time and charge that aircraft. The platform module 1 may also include two or more parking spaces, allowing multiple drones to dock. When each parking space is available for charging, the number of drones that can be charged by the drone charging device can be increased. When some parking spaces are used for charging, others can be used for drone docking. After a drone finishes charging, some docked drones can move to available parking spaces for charging. It is understood that when multiple drones are charging simultaneously, the fixed platform 11 may have multiple charging ports 111. When the drone charging device does not have enough available parking spaces, some unused parking spaces can be used for drone docking. When a charging space becomes available, charging can then commence. Therefore, this drone charging device can also improve the safety of drones during flight, allowing drones that need charging to dock and wait for charging even when there are insufficient charging spaces.

[0120] It should be noted that, as Figure 1b , Figure 3The diagram shown illustrates the basic structure of the fixed platform 11 using only one parking position as an example. When the platform module 1 includes multiple parking positions, each parking position can be used for both docking and charging. In this case, the position adjustment mechanism and charging port 111 are set up one-to-one with each parking position. Alternatively, when the platform module 1 includes multiple parking positions, one or several parking positions can be used for charging, while the remaining parking positions are only used for docking drones. In this case, the corresponding position adjustment mechanism and charging port 111 are only set on the parking positions that can be used for both docking and charging. Of course, the number of charging ports 111 is not limited to... Figure 1b , Figure 3 The two shown can be replaced by one or more, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this. In some embodiments of this application, the drone charging device further includes a clamping mechanism (not shown in the figure), which is disposed on the platform module 1 and used to fix the drone 5 during charging. In this embodiment, the clamping mechanism can be a pair of clamping plates arranged opposite each other along the first horizontal direction X and / or the second horizontal direction Y. When the drone 5 lands on the platform module 1, the clamping plates move towards each other to clamp the legs or body of the drone 5, maintaining the stability of the drone during charging. Furthermore, the clamping mechanism also has a centering function, allowing for fine-tuning of the position of the drone 5 through the clamping plates, thereby making the docking position of the drone 5 more precise.

[0121] In addition, for leg-mounted drones, the fixed platform 11 can be provided with grooves for accommodating the legs. The legs are moved into the grooves by the movement of the clamping plate, maintaining the accuracy of the drone 5's docking position, and also serving to fix the drone 5.

[0122] In some embodiments of this application, the drone charging device can be fixed at any location outdoors or indoors, such as a street lamp pole or tower. The tower is similar to the support structure in an overhead power transmission line, used to fix the drone charging device; or the tower is the support structure in an overhead power transmission line, used to support the conductors and ground wires of the transmission line, maintaining a certain safe distance between them and from the ground. Fixing the drone charging device to the tower facilitates charging the drone.

[0123] Understandably, drone charging devices include, for example... Figure 1a When mounting bracket 7 is used, it can be directly fixed to the street light pole or tower. When the drone charging device does not include mounting bracket 7, the platform module 1 and the position adjustment mechanism can be fixed to the street light pole or tower respectively.

[0124] In the embodiments of this application, the power supply for the drone charging device is either photovoltaic energy storage or wired power transmission line.

[0125] A second aspect of this application provides an automatic charging control method for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), used for interaction between the UAV charging device described above, the UAV 5, and a management and control platform; the method includes the following steps:

[0126] S1: When drone 5 needs charging, drone 5 sends a charging request signal to the control platform. The charging request signal includes the drone's identifier, model, and current location information. Among them, the drone identifier includes identity information, and the model includes the type information of the charging docking unit 54.

[0127] S2: The control platform matches a drone charging device to the drone based on the request signal and feeds back the location information of the matched drone charging device to the drone 5.

[0128] S3: Based on the received location information of the drone charging device, the drone 5 controls its flight to a preset range from the drone charging device and sends a docking and charging request to the drone charging device.

[0129] S4: After the drone charging device determines that its own conditions are met, it sends a docking permission message to drone 5.

[0130] S5: Drone 5 docks at the designated location of the drone charging device according to the permitted docking information.

[0131] S6: The drone charging device control position adjustment mechanism drives the determined charging unit 41 to move to the designated position, so that the determined charging unit 41 can dock and charge with the charging docking unit 54 of the drone 5.

[0132] The aforementioned determined charging unit 41 is identified by parsing the charging request signal and selecting a charging unit 41 that matches the model of the drone 5 to be charged from among the multiple types of charging units 41. This includes matching the drone model with the corresponding charging module type, such as a wired or wireless charging module, and further specifying the interface type of the wired charging module. The matching between the drone model and the charging unit 41 establishes a corresponding relationship between them.

[0133] In this embodiment, when the drone 5 needs charging, the corresponding charging unit 41 is identified through intelligent communication. Simultaneously, the position adjustment mechanism can adjust the position of the charging unit 41 to accommodate charging docking units 54 at different positions and altitudes of the drone 5, thereby improving the charging autonomy of the drone charging device. Specifically, the control platform can match a drone charging device to the drone 5 based on its identity information and current location. The drone 5, based on the received information from the drone charging device, flies to a preset range of the drone charging device and sends a docking charging request signal. When the drone charging device determines that charging conditions are met, it sends a docking permission message. After the drone 5 docks, the drone charging device can automatically match a suitable charging unit 41 based on the type of drone 5 and adjust the charging unit 41 to an appropriate position via the position adjustment mechanism to dock with the charging docking unit 54. Because the drone charging device has multiple types of charging units 41, it can accommodate various types of drones 5, and the position of the charging unit 41 is adjustable, thus meeting the intelligent matching charging needs of different types of drones. The technical solution provided in this application greatly improves the battery replenishment and flight safety of the UAV 5 during flight. All of the above processes can be completed automatically without operator intervention, meeting various adaptive charging and flight safety requirements for the UAV 5. A third aspect of this application provides an automatic charging control system for a UAV, including a management platform and the aforementioned UAV charging device. The management platform receives charging request signals from the UAV 5, matches a UAV charging device to it based on the request signal, and feeds back the location information of the matched UAV charging device to the UAV 5.

[0134] After receiving the docking and charging request information sent by the drone 5, the drone charging device determines that its own conditions are met, sends docking permission information to the drone 5, and controls the position adjustment mechanism to drive the determined charging unit 41 to move to the designated position, so that the determined charging unit 41 can dock and charge with the charging docking unit 54 of the drone 5.

[0135] In this embodiment, the control platform can match the nearest drone charging device to the drone based on its identity information and current location information, and control the drone charging device to automatically match a suitable charging unit, thereby improving the autonomy and convenience of electronic devices. Since the drone charging device includes multiple types of charging units, it can adapt to various types of drones 5, and the position of the charging unit 41 is adjustable, thus meeting the intelligent matching charging needs of different types of drones. The technical solution provided in this application greatly improves the power replenishment and flight safety of the drone 5 during flight. All of the above processes can be completed automatically without operator intervention, meeting the requirements of adaptive charging and flight safety for various drones 5.

[0136] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are 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 limitations, 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.

[0137] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a related manner. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments.

[0138] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A drone charging device, characterized in that, The unmanned aerial vehicle charging device comprises a platform module (1) comprising a fixed platform (11) for parking an unmanned aerial vehicle (5); a position adjusting mechanism arranged below the fixed platform (11); a charging module (4) arranged on the position adjusting mechanism, the charging module (4) comprising at least two types of charging units (41); and a control unit for controlling the position adjusting mechanism to drive one of the charging units (41) to a designated position so that the charging unit (41) can be docked with a charging docking unit (54) of the unmanned aerial vehicle (5).

2. The unmanned aerial vehicle charging device according to claim 1, wherein the fixed platform (11) is provided with at least one charging hole (111); the platform module (1) comprises at least one protective cover (12) and at least one protective cover driving device, each protective cover (12) corresponding to one charging hole (111); and each protective cover (12) is driven by the protective cover driving device to block or open the corresponding charging hole (111).

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle charging device according to claim 1, wherein the fixed platform (11) is provided with a parking through hole (112); the platform module (1) further comprises a lifting platform (13) for controlling the parking height of the unmanned aerial vehicle (5), the lifting platform (13) comprising a platform plate (131) and a first lifting assembly (132); the platform plate (131) is arranged at a position corresponding to the parking through hole (112) and is connected with the first lifting assembly (132), and the platform plate (131) is driven by the first lifting assembly (132) to move up and down so that the platform plate (131) passes through the through hole (112) and is located above or below the fixed platform (11). The position adjusting mechanism comprises: a horizontal adjusting mechanism (2) arranged below the fixed platform (11) through a mounting frame, the horizontal adjusting mechanism (2) being capable of controlling the charging module (4) arranged thereon to reciprocate in the horizontal direction; and / or a lifting mechanism (3) arranged below the fixed platform (11) through a mounting frame, the lifting mechanism (3) being used for controlling the charging module (4) arranged thereon to reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the ground; and / or a rotating mechanism (6) arranged below the fixed platform (11) through a mounting frame, the rotating mechanism (6) being used for controlling the charging module (4) arranged thereon to rotate about a rotating shaft of the rotating mechanism (6), wherein the rotating shaft is parallel to the horizontal direction or perpendicular to the horizontal direction. The platform module (1) comprises at least one parking position, each parking position being used for parking one unmanned aerial vehicle (5). The charging module (4) is a wireless charging module or a wired charging module. The unmanned aerial vehicle charging device further comprises a clamping mechanism arranged on the platform module (1) and used for fixing the unmanned aerial vehicle (5) during charging. The unmanned aerial vehicle charging device is fixed to a street lamp pole or a tower pole. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4. The drone charging device of claim 1, wherein, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5. The drone charging device of claim 1, wherein, ​ 6. The drone charging device of any one of claims 1-5, wherein, ​ 7. The drone charging device of any one of claims 1-5, wherein, ​ 8. The drone charging device of any one of claims 1-5, wherein, ​ 9. An unmanned aerial vehicle automatic charging control method, characterized in that: The method for interaction of the unmanned aerial vehicle charging device, the unmanned aerial vehicle (5) and the management platform according to any one of claims 1-8, comprising the following steps: When the unmanned aerial vehicle (5) has a charging demand, the unmanned aerial vehicle (5) sends a charging request signal to the management platform, and the charging request signal comprises the unmanned aerial vehicle identification, model and current position information; The management platform matches the unmanned aerial vehicle charging device according to the request signal, and feeds back the position information of the matched unmanned aerial vehicle charging device to the unmanned aerial vehicle (5); The unmanned aerial vehicle (5) controls flight to a preset range of the unmanned aerial vehicle charging device according to the received position information of the unmanned aerial vehicle charging device, and sends a landing charging request information to the unmanned aerial vehicle charging device; The unmanned aerial vehicle charging device judges whether the conditions are met, and sends the unmanned aerial vehicle (5) landing permission information; The unmanned aerial vehicle (5) lands on the specified position of the unmanned aerial vehicle charging device according to the landing permission information; The unmanned aerial vehicle charging device controls the position adjusting mechanism to drive the determined charging unit (41) to move to the specified position, so that the determined charging unit (41) can realize docking charging with the charging docking unit (54) of the unmanned aerial vehicle (5).

10. An unmanned aerial vehicle automatic charging control system, characterized in that, Comprise: The management platform is used for receiving the charging request signal sent by the unmanned aerial vehicle (5), matching the unmanned aerial vehicle charging device according to the request signal, and feeding back the position information of the matched unmanned aerial vehicle charging device to the unmanned aerial vehicle (5); The unmanned aerial vehicle charging device according to any one of claims 1-8 is used for receiving the landing charging request information sent by the unmanned aerial vehicle (5), judging whether the conditions are met, sending the unmanned aerial vehicle (5) landing permission information, controlling the position adjusting mechanism to drive the determined charging unit (41) to move to the specified position, so that the determined charging unit (41) can realize docking charging with the charging docking unit (54) of the unmanned aerial vehicle (5).

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