A quick battery replacement device for a drone

Abstract

The application relates to a quick battery replacing device for an unmanned aerial vehicle. When the unmanned aerial vehicle body needs to be quickly replaced with a battery in actual use, the unmanned aerial vehicle body can be placed in a containing groove, a fixing assembly is operated to fix the unmanned aerial vehicle body, then a cover opening assembly is operated to open a battery compartment, then a battery replacing assembly is operated to push a battery body in a battery storage groove into the battery compartment, push out a depleted battery in the battery compartment, and make the depleted battery fall into a battery recycling box, then the cover opening assembly is controlled to be closed, the fixing assembly is controlled to be released from fixing the unmanned aerial vehicle body, the unmanned aerial vehicle body is controlled to take off, then the depleted battery is filled into the battery storage groove through a battery filling assembly, and the depleted battery is charged through a charging assembly. Therefore, the unmanned aerial vehicle battery can be better replaced, the battery replacing speed is improved, the automation degree is improved, and the labor cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and more particularly to a fast battery swapping device for UAVs. Background Technology

[0002] With the development and widespread application of drone technology, higher requirements have been placed on drones. Research and development has begun on drones that can carry multiple drones and integrate drone communication, inspection, monitoring, and display functions. These all require stronger endurance, thus placing increasingly higher demands on the flight time of drones.

[0003] Methods to improve flight time include: one is to increase battery capacity, but the larger the battery capacity, the heavier the aircraft, so the improvement in this direction is limited; the other is to replace the drone's battery. However, traditional drones usually replace batteries manually, which is slow and requires more manpower when there are many drones, affecting the use of the drones. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this invention provides a fast battery swapping device for drones, which can better replace drone batteries, improve swapping speed, increase automation, and reduce labor costs.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by the present invention include: A fast battery swapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) includes a UAV body, a landing platform, a fixing component, and a power supply mechanism. A battery assembly is provided at the lower part of the UAV body. A receiving slot is provided on the landing platform, which is adapted to the UAV body. The UAV body and the receiving slot are movably connected. A fixing component is provided on both sides of the receiving slot, and the fixing component is connected to the landing platform. The power supply mechanism is provided on one side of the landing platform, and a battery recycling box is provided on the other side of the landing platform. The battery assembly includes a battery compartment, a cover opening assembly, and a battery body. The battery compartment is located at the lower part of the drone body, and the cover opening assembly is located on both sides of the battery compartment. The battery body is located inside the battery compartment and is electrically connected to the drone body. The power supply mechanism includes a power storage compartment, a charging component, a power loading component, and a battery swapping component. The power storage compartment has a battery storage slot inside, and a plurality of battery bodies are arranged inside the battery storage slot. The power loading component is located at the lower part of the power storage compartment, and the battery swapping component is located at the upper part of the power storage compartment. The charging component is connected to the power storage compartment.

[0006] Furthermore, a power inlet channel is provided on one side of the landing platform, and a power outlet channel is provided on the other side of the landing platform. The battery recycling box is located below the power outlet channel. Both the power inlet channel and the power outlet channel are connected to the receiving slot. The power outlet channel is inclined downwards.

[0007] Furthermore, the upper part of the energy storage compartment is provided with a battery swapping channel, one side of which is connected to the power inlet channel, and the battery swapping component is connected to the other side of the battery swapping channel. The lower part of the energy storage compartment is provided with a power loading channel, and the power loading component is connected to the power loading channel. Both the battery swapping channel and the power loading channel are connected to the battery storage tank.

[0008] Furthermore, the power loading assembly includes a feeding assembly and a loading assembly, the feeding assembly being connected to the power loading channel, and the loading assembly being connected to the bottom of the power storage bin.

[0009] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes a mounting bracket, a first linear drive, and a battery rack. One side of the mounting bracket is mounted on the outside of the power supply channel, the first linear drive is connected to the other side of the mounting bracket, the battery rack passes through the inside of the power supply channel, and the first linear drive is connected to the battery rack.

[0010] Furthermore, the loading assembly includes a second linear drive and a lifting bracket. The second linear drive is installed at the bottom of the energy storage compartment, and the lifting bracket is disposed at the bottom of the battery storage slot. The second linear drive is connected to the lifting bracket, and a clearance groove is provided in the middle of the battery rack, which is adapted to the lifting bracket.

[0011] Furthermore, a plurality of flexible blocking blocks are provided on the inner side of the battery storage tank, and one of the battery bodies in the battery storage tank is connected to one of the flexible blocking blocks. The flexible blocking blocks are used to prevent the battery body from falling under its own weight.

[0012] Furthermore, the battery swapping assembly includes a third linear drive and a pusher. The third linear drive is installed on the outside of the other side of the battery swapping channel, and the pusher is disposed inside the battery swapping channel. The third linear drive is connected to the pusher.

[0013] Furthermore, the charging assembly includes a fourth linear drive, a charging module, a movable plate, and charging plates. The energy storage compartment contains a charging compartment, and a partition is provided between the charging compartment and the battery storage slot. The movable plate is movably connected to the interior of the charging compartment. The charging module is installed on the inner surface of the energy storage compartment. The fourth linear drive is installed on the outer side of the energy storage compartment and is connected to one side of the movable plate. A plurality of charging plates are provided on the other side of the movable plate. The partition has a plurality of slots adapted to the charging plates. One charging plate is slidably connected to one slot. All charging plates are electrically connected to the charging module.

[0014] Furthermore, the opening assembly includes a first rotation drive, a flip cover, and an electrode. The first rotation drive is installed at the bottom of the battery compartment and is connected to the flip cover. The electrode is provided on the side of the flip cover near the battery compartment and is connected to the drone body via a wire.

[0015] Furthermore, the fixing assembly includes a fifth linear drive, a rotating base, a second rotating drive, and a hook. The lower part of the fifth linear drive is connected to the landing platform, and the rotating base is provided on the upper part of the fifth linear drive. One side of the hook is rotatably connected to the rotating base via a rotating shaft. The second rotating drive is installed on the outside of the rotating base and is connected to the rotating shaft. The other side of the hook is provided with a hook groove, and the surface of the hook groove is provided with an anti-slip pad.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to both the fixing component and the power supply mechanism.

[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: When a rapid battery swap is required during actual drone use, the drone body can be placed in the receiving slot, and the fixing component can be used to secure the drone body. Then, the opening component is activated to open the battery compartment. Subsequently, the battery swapping component is activated to push the battery body from the battery storage slot into the battery compartment, push out the depleted battery from the battery compartment, and let the depleted battery fall into the battery recycling box. Then, the opening component is controlled to close, and the fixing component is released from securing the drone body. The drone body is then controlled to take off. The depleted battery is then filled back into the battery storage slot by the charging component and charged by the charging component. This allows for better replacement of drone batteries, increases battery swapping speed, improves automation, and reduces labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the drone fast battery swapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view of the overall structure of the drone fast battery swapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the landing platform structure in the drone fast battery swapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drone body structure in the drone fast battery swapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a front view of the drone body structure in the drone fast battery swapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the drone body in the drone fast battery swapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the landing platform structure in the drone fast battery swapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the charging component structure in the drone fast battery swapping device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image] Landing platform 1, controller 2, fixing component 3, receiving slot 4, loading component 5, feeding component 6, battery swapping component 7, energy storage compartment 8, battery component 9, UAV body 10, battery recycling box 11, charging component 12, power discharge channel 13, power inlet channel 14, battery body 15, flexible blocking block 16, charging compartment 17, rotating seat 301, grappling hook 302, second rotation drive component 303, fifth linear drive component 304, second linear drive component 501, lifting bracket 502, first linear drive component 601, mounting bracket 602, battery rack 603, clearance slot 604, third linear drive component 701, pushing component 702, first rotation drive component 901, flip cover 902, charging plate 1201, fourth linear drive component 1202, moving plate 1203, charging module 1204, partition 1205. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To better explain and facilitate understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0020] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8As shown, a drone fast battery swapping device of the present invention includes a drone body 10, a landing platform 1, a fixing component 3, and a power supply mechanism. A battery component 9 is provided at the lower part of the drone body 10. A receiving slot 4 is provided on the landing platform 1. The receiving slot 4 is adapted to the drone body 10. The drone body 10 and the receiving slot 4 are movably connected. A fixing component 3 is provided on both sides of the receiving slot 4. The fixing component 3 is connected to the landing platform 1. The power supply mechanism is provided on one side of the landing platform 1. A battery recycling box 11 is provided on the other side of the landing platform 1. The battery assembly 9 includes a battery compartment, a cover opening assembly, and a battery body 15. The battery compartment is located at the lower part of the drone body 10. The cover opening assembly is located on both sides of the battery compartment. The battery body 15 is located inside the battery compartment and is electrically connected to the drone body 10. The power supply mechanism includes a power storage compartment 8, a charging component 12, a power loading component, and a power swapping component 7. The power storage compartment 8 has a battery storage slot inside, and a plurality of battery bodies 15 are arranged inside the battery storage slot. The power loading component is located at the lower part of the power storage compartment 8, and the power swapping component 7 is located at the upper part of the power storage compartment 8. The charging component 12 is connected to the power storage compartment 8.

[0021] The working principle of this invention is as follows: When a quick battery swap is required for the drone body 10 during actual drone use, the drone body 10 can be placed in the receiving slot 4, and the fixing component 3 can be used to fix the drone body 10. Then, the opening component is used to open the battery compartment. Then, the battery swapping component 7 is used to push the battery body 15 in the battery storage slot into the battery compartment, push out the depleted battery in the battery compartment, and let the depleted battery fall into the battery recycling box 11. Then, the opening component is controlled to close, and the fixing component 3 is released from fixing the drone body 10. The drone body 10 is then controlled to take off. Then, the depleted battery is filled back into the battery storage slot through the charging component and charged through the charging component 12.

[0022] Furthermore, a power inlet channel 14 is provided on one side of the landing platform 1, and a power outlet channel 13 is provided on the other side of the landing platform 1. The battery recycling box 11 is located below the power outlet channel 13. Both the power inlet channel 14 and the power outlet channel 13 are connected to the receiving slot 4. The power outlet channel 13 is inclined downwards.

[0023] As can be seen from the above description, the battery body 15 in the battery storage tank is driven by the battery swapping component 7 to enter the interior of the drone body 10 through the power inlet channel 14. At the same time, the battery body 15 inside the drone body 10 is pushed down to the power outlet channel 13 and falls into the battery recycling box 11 by tilting the power outlet channel 13 downward.

[0024] Furthermore, the upper part of the energy storage compartment 8 is provided with a battery swapping channel, one side of which is connected to the power inlet channel 14, and the battery swapping component 7 is connected to the other side of the battery swapping channel. The lower part of the energy storage compartment 8 is provided with a power loading channel, and the power loading component is connected to the power loading channel. Both the battery swapping channel and the power loading channel are connected to the battery storage tank.

[0025] As can be seen from the above description, it is beneficial for the battery body 15 to enter the power supply channel 14 through the battery swapping channel, and for the depleted battery to enter the battery storage tank through the power loading channel.

[0026] Furthermore, the power loading assembly includes a feeding assembly 6 and a loading assembly 5. The feeding assembly 6 is connected to the power loading channel, and the loading assembly 5 is connected to the bottom of the power storage bin 8.

[0027] As can be seen from the above description, the feeding component 6 can send the depleted battery into the charging channel, and the loading component 5 can send the depleted battery into the battery storage tank. Then, the charging component 12 can charge the depleted battery.

[0028] Furthermore, the feeding assembly 6 includes a mounting bracket 602, a first linear drive 601, and a battery rack 603. One side of the mounting bracket 602 is mounted on the outside of the power supply channel, the first linear drive 601 is connected to the other side of the mounting bracket 602, the battery rack 603 passes through the inside of the power supply channel, and the first linear drive 601 is connected to the battery rack 603.

[0029] As can be seen from the above description, when it is necessary to send a depleted battery into the charging channel, the depleted battery can be placed on the battery rack 603, and then the first linear drive 601 is operated so that the first linear drive 601 drives the depleted battery into the charging channel through the battery rack 603.

[0030] Furthermore, the loading assembly 5 includes a second linear drive 501 and a lifting bracket 502. The second linear drive 501 is installed at the bottom of the energy storage compartment 8, and the lifting bracket 502 is disposed at the bottom of the battery storage slot. The second linear drive 501 is connected to the lifting bracket 502. A clearance groove 604 is provided in the middle of the battery rack 603, and the clearance groove 604 is adapted to the lifting bracket 502.

[0031] As can be seen from the above description, when it is necessary to send a depleted battery into the battery storage tank, the second linear drive 501 can be operated, so that the second linear drive 501 rises through the lifting bracket 502, and at the same time the lifting bracket 502 passes through the clearance groove 604 to drive the depleted battery into the battery storage tank.

[0032] Furthermore, a plurality of flexible blocking blocks 16 are provided on the inner side of the battery storage tank. One of the battery bodies 15 in the battery storage tank is connected to one of the flexible blocking blocks 16. The flexible blocking blocks 16 are used to prevent the battery body 15 from falling under its own weight.

[0033] As can be seen from the above description, the flexible blocking block 16 can block the battery body 15 in the battery storage tank, prevent the battery body 15 from descending in the battery storage tank, avoid blocking the charging channel, and ensure the entry of the depleted battery.

[0034] Furthermore, the battery swapping assembly 7 includes a third linear drive 701 and a pusher 702. The third linear drive 701 is installed on the outside of the other side of the battery swapping channel, and the pusher 702 is disposed inside the battery swapping channel. The third linear drive 701 is connected to the pusher 702.

[0035] As can be seen from the above description, when it is necessary to swap the battery body 15 inside the drone body 10, the third linear drive 701 can be operated to drive the pusher 702 to move, and the pusher 702 pushes the battery body 15 in the battery swapping channel to move. Then the battery body 15 passes through the power inlet channel 14 into the battery compartment, and the depleted battery body 15 in the battery compartment is squeezed out, thus completing the battery swapping.

[0036] Furthermore, the charging assembly 12 includes a fourth linear drive 1202, a charging module 1204, a moving plate 1203, and a charging plate 1201. A charging compartment 17 is provided inside the energy storage compartment 8. A partition 1205 is provided between the charging compartment 17 and the battery storage slot. The moving plate 1203 is movably connected to the interior of the charging compartment 17. The charging module 1204 is installed on the inner surface of the energy storage compartment 8. The fourth linear drive 1202 is installed on the outer side of the energy storage compartment 8. The fourth linear drive 1202 is connected to one side of the moving plate 1203. A plurality of charging plates 1201 are provided on the other side of the moving plate 1203. A plurality of slots adapted to the charging plates 1201 are provided on the partition 1205. One charging plate 1201 is slidably connected to one slot. All charging plates 1201 are electrically connected to the charging module 1204.

[0037] As can be seen from the above description, after the depleted battery enters the battery storage tank, the fourth linear drive 1202 can be operated to drive the moving plate 1203 to move, and the charging plate 1201 can pass through the slot and enter the battery storage tank, so that the charging plate 1201 contacts both ends of the battery body 15. Then the charging module 1204 charges the battery body 15 in the battery storage tank through the charging plate 1201.

[0038] Furthermore, the opening assembly includes a first rotation drive 901, a flip cover 902, and an electrode. The first rotation drive 901 is installed at the bottom of the battery compartment and is connected to the flip cover 902. The electrode is provided on the side of the flip cover 902 near the battery compartment and is connected to the UAV body 10 via a wire.

[0039] As can be seen from the above description, when it is necessary to replace the battery of the drone body 10, the first rotation drive 901 can be operated to drive the flip cover 902 to rotate and open, opening both sides of the battery compartment. Then, the new battery body 15 enters the battery compartment and squeezes out the depleted battery in the battery compartment. Then, the first rotation drive 901 is operated to drive the flip cover 902 to rotate and close, and the electrodes on the flip cover 902 re-contact the battery body 15, so that the battery body 15 supplies power to the drone body 10 through the electrodes.

[0040] Furthermore, the fixing component 3 includes a fifth linear drive 304, a rotating seat 301, a second rotating drive 303, and a hook 302. The lower part of the fifth linear drive 304 is connected to the landing platform 1, and the rotating seat 301 is provided on the upper part of the fifth linear drive 304. One side of the hook 302 is rotatably connected to the rotating seat 301 via a rotating shaft. The second rotating drive 303 is installed on the outside of the rotating seat 301 and is connected to the rotating shaft. The other side of the hook 302 is provided with a hook groove, and the surface of the hook groove is provided with an anti-slip pad.

[0041] As can be seen from the above description, when it is necessary to swap the battery of the drone body 10, the drone body 10 can be placed in the receiving slot 4, and then the fifth linear drive 304 is operated to drive the hook 302 to descend. Then the second rotation drive 303 is operated to drive one side of the hook 302 to rotate, and the other side of the hook 302 is hooked onto the outer surface of the drone body 10. This keeps the drone body 10 in a stable state during battery swapping, prevents the drone body 10 from moving during battery swapping, and ensures the success of battery swapping.

[0042] Furthermore, it also includes a controller 2, which is electrically connected to the fixed component 3 and the power supply mechanism respectively.

[0043] As can be seen from the above description, it makes it more convenient for users to control the overall device. Example

[0044] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 A fast battery swapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) includes a UAV body 10, a landing platform 1, a fixing component 3, and a power supply mechanism. A battery component 9 is provided at the lower part of the UAV body 10. A receiving slot 4 is provided on the landing platform 1. The receiving slot 4 is adapted to the UAV body 10 and the UAV body 10 is movably connected to the receiving slot 4. A fixing component 3 is provided on both sides of the receiving slot 4 and the fixing component 3 is connected to the landing platform 1. The power supply mechanism is provided on one side of the landing platform 1, and a battery recycling box 11 is provided on the other side of the landing platform 1. The battery assembly 9 includes a battery compartment, a cover opening assembly, and a battery body 15. The battery compartment is located at the lower part of the drone body 10. The cover opening assembly is located on both sides of the battery compartment. The battery body 15 is located inside the battery compartment and is electrically connected to the drone body 10. The battery body 15 is made of cylindrical battery. The power supply mechanism includes a power storage compartment 8, a charging component 12, a power loading component, and a power swapping component 7. The power storage compartment 8 has a battery storage slot inside, and a plurality of battery bodies 15 are arranged inside the battery storage slot. The power loading component is located at the lower part of the power storage compartment 8, and the power swapping component 7 is located at the upper part of the power storage compartment 8. The charging component 12 is connected to the power storage compartment 8. A power inlet channel 14 is provided on one side of the landing platform 1, and a power outlet channel 13 is provided on the other side of the landing platform 1. The battery recycling box 11 is located below the power outlet channel 13. Both the power inlet channel 14 and the power outlet channel 13 are connected to the receiving slot 4. The power outlet channel 13 is inclined downward. The upper part of the energy storage compartment 8 is provided with a battery swapping channel, one side of which is connected to the power inlet channel 14, and the battery swapping component 7 is connected to the other side of the battery swapping channel. The lower part of the energy storage compartment 8 is provided with a battery loading channel, and the battery loading component is connected to the battery loading channel. Both the battery swapping channel and the battery loading channel are connected to the battery storage tank. The power loading assembly includes a feeding assembly 6 and a loading assembly 5. The feeding assembly 6 is connected to the power loading channel, and the loading assembly 5 is connected to the bottom of the power storage bin 8. The feeding assembly 6 includes a mounting bracket 602, a first linear drive 601, and a battery rack 603. One side of the mounting bracket 602 is mounted on the outside of the charging channel and welded to the outer surface of the energy storage compartment 8. The first linear drive 601 is connected to the other side of the mounting bracket 602. The battery rack 603 passes through the inside of the charging channel, and the first linear drive 601 is connected to the battery rack 603. The first linear drive unit 601 is a telescopic motor; The loading assembly 5 includes a second linear drive 501 and a lifting bracket 502. The second linear drive 501 is installed at the bottom of the energy storage compartment 8, and the lifting bracket 502 is disposed at the bottom of the battery storage slot. The second linear drive 501 is connected to the lifting bracket 502. A clearance groove 604 is provided in the middle of the battery rack 603, and the clearance groove 604 is adapted to the lifting bracket 502. The length and width of the clearance groove 604 are both greater than the length and width of the rising bracket 502; The second linear drive unit 501 is an electric cylinder; The inner side of the battery storage tank is provided with a plurality of flexible blocking blocks 16. One of the battery bodies 15 in the battery storage tank is connected to one of the flexible blocking blocks 16. The flexible blocking blocks 16 are used to prevent the battery body 15 from falling under its own weight. Several flexible blocking blocks 16 are provided on both sides inside the battery storage tank. The flexible blocking block 16 is made of rubber, which has good toughness and a high coefficient of friction, and can effectively prevent the battery from falling under its own weight. The battery swapping assembly 7 includes a third linear drive 701 and a pusher 702. The third linear drive 701 is installed on the outside of the other side of the battery swapping channel, and the pusher 702 is disposed inside the battery swapping channel. The third linear drive 701 is connected to the pusher 702. The third linear drive component 701 is a servo electric cylinder; The charging assembly 12 includes a fourth linear drive 1202, a charging module 1204, a moving plate 1203, and a charging plate 1201. A charging compartment 17 is provided inside the energy storage compartment 8. A partition 1205 is provided between the charging compartment 17 and the battery storage slot. The moving plate 1203 is movably connected to the inside of the charging compartment 17. The charging module 1204 is installed on the inner surface of the energy storage compartment 8. The fourth linear drive 1202 is installed on the outer side of the energy storage compartment 8. The fourth linear drive 1202 is connected to one side of the moving plate 1203. A plurality of charging plates 1201 are provided on the other side of the moving plate 1203. A plurality of slots adapted to the charging plates 1201 are provided on the partition 1205. One charging plate 1201 is slidably connected to one slot. All charging plates 1201 are electrically connected to the charging module 1204. The fourth linear drive component 1202 is a telescopic motor; The opening assembly includes a first rotation drive 901, a flip cover 902, and an electrode. The first rotation drive 901 is installed at the bottom of the battery compartment and is connected to the flip cover 902. The electrode is provided on the side of the flip cover 902 near the battery compartment and is connected to the UAV body 10 via a wire. The first rotation drive 901 is electrically connected to the drone body 10, and the first rotation drive 901 is connected to the drone remote controller through the wireless module inside the drone body 10. The operation of the first rotating drive component 901 is controlled by the drone remote controller; The first rotation drive component 901 adopts a servo geared motor; The fixing component 3 includes a fifth linear drive 304, a rotating seat 301, a second rotating drive 303, and a hook 302. The lower part of the fifth linear drive 304 is connected to the landing platform 1, and the rotating seat 301 is provided on the upper part of the fifth linear drive 304. One side of the hook 302 is rotatably connected to the rotating seat 301 through a rotating shaft. The second rotating drive 303 is installed on the outside of the rotating seat 301 and is connected to the rotating shaft. The other side of the hook 302 is provided with a hook groove, and the surface of the hook groove is provided with an anti-slip pad. The upper part of the drone body 10 is provided with grooves on both sides that are adapted to the other side of the hook 302, so that the other side of the hook 302 can grasp the drone body 10 through the grooves. The fifth linear drive component 304 is a telescopic motor; The second rotation drive component 303 adopts a servo geared motor; It also includes a controller 2, which is electrically connected to the fixed component 3 and the power supply mechanism respectively; The controller 2 is electrically connected to the first linear drive 601, the second linear drive 501, the third linear drive 701, the fourth linear drive 1202, the fifth linear drive 304, and the second rotation drive 303, respectively.

[0045] The above description shows and illustrates the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Standard parts used in the present invention can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0046] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fast battery swapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that: The device includes a drone body, a landing platform, a fixing component, and a power supply mechanism. The lower part of the drone body is provided with a battery assembly. The landing platform is provided with a receiving slot that is adapted to the drone body. The drone body and the receiving slot are movably connected. A fixing component is provided on both sides of the receiving slot. The fixing component is connected to the landing platform. The power supply mechanism is provided on one side of the landing platform, and a battery recycling box is provided on the other side of the landing platform. The battery assembly includes a battery compartment, a cover opening assembly, and a battery body. The battery compartment is located at the lower part of the drone body, and the cover opening assembly is located on both sides of the battery compartment. The battery body is located inside the battery compartment and is electrically connected to the drone body. The power supply mechanism includes a power storage compartment, a charging component, a power loading component, and a battery swapping component. The power storage compartment has a battery storage slot inside, and a plurality of battery bodies are arranged inside the battery storage slot. The power loading component is located at the lower part of the power storage compartment, and the battery swapping component is located at the upper part of the power storage compartment. The charging component is connected to the power storage compartment.

2. The UAV fast battery swapping device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A power inlet channel is provided on one side of the landing platform, and a power outlet channel is provided on the other side of the landing platform. The battery recycling box is located below the power outlet channel. Both the power inlet channel and the power outlet channel are connected to the receiving slot. The power outlet channel is inclined downwards.

3. The UAV fast battery swapping device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The upper part of the energy storage compartment is provided with a battery swapping channel, one side of which is connected to the power inlet channel, and the battery swapping component is connected to the other side of the battery swapping channel. The lower part of the energy storage compartment is provided with a power loading channel, and the power loading component is connected to the power loading channel. Both the battery swapping channel and the power loading channel are connected to the battery storage tank.

4. The UAV fast battery swapping device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The power storage assembly includes a feeding assembly and a loading assembly. The feeding assembly is connected to the power storage channel, and the loading assembly is connected to the bottom of the power storage bin.

5. The UAV fast battery swapping device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a mounting bracket, a first linear drive, and a battery rack. One side of the mounting bracket is mounted on the outside of the power supply channel. The first linear drive is connected to the other side of the mounting bracket. The battery rack passes through the inside of the power supply channel, and the first linear drive is connected to the battery rack.

6. The UAV fast battery swapping device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The loading assembly includes a second linear drive and a lifting bracket. The second linear drive is installed at the bottom of the energy storage compartment, and the lifting bracket is disposed at the bottom of the battery storage tank. The second linear drive is connected to the lifting bracket. A clearance groove is provided in the middle of the battery rack, and the clearance groove is adapted to the lifting bracket.

7. The UAV fast battery swapping device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The battery swapping assembly includes a third linear drive and a pusher. The third linear drive is installed on the outside of the other side of the battery swapping channel, and the pusher is disposed inside the battery swapping channel. The third linear drive is connected to the pusher.

8. The UAV fast battery swapping device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The charging assembly includes a fourth linear drive, a charging module, a movable plate, and charging plates. A charging compartment is located inside the energy storage compartment. A partition is provided between the charging compartment and the battery storage slot. The movable plate is movably connected to the interior of the charging compartment. The charging module is installed on the inner surface of the energy storage compartment. The fourth linear drive is installed on the outer side of the energy storage compartment and is connected to one side of the movable plate. A plurality of charging plates are provided on the other side of the movable plate. A plurality of slots adapted to the charging plates are provided on the partition. One charging plate is slidably connected to one slot. All charging plates are electrically connected to the charging module.

9. The UAV fast battery swapping device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The opening assembly includes a first rotation drive, a flip cover, and an electrode. The first rotation drive is installed at the bottom of the battery compartment and is connected to the flip cover. The electrode is provided on the side of the flip cover near the battery compartment and is connected to the drone body via a wire.

10. The UAV fast battery swapping device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly includes a fifth linear drive, a rotating base, a second rotating drive, and a hook. The lower part of the fifth linear drive is connected to the landing platform, and the rotating base is provided on the upper part of the fifth linear drive. One side of the hook is rotatably connected to the rotating base via a rotating shaft. The second rotating drive is installed on the outside of the rotating base and is connected to the rotating shaft. The other side of the hook is provided with a hook groove, and the surface of the hook groove is provided with an anti-slip pad.

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