Machine nest transfer system and machine nest transfer method

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of machine nest transfer systems and machine nest transfer methods, in the machine nest transfer system, adjusting platform includes adjusting support and adjusting piece, adjusting piece is located adjusting support, and adjusting piece is used to carry unmanned aerial vehicle machine nest;Fixed platform has first transfer groove, the upper side of first transfer groove has first opening, and the side of first transfer groove towards adjusting platform has second opening;First docking piece is located fixed platform, unmanned aerial vehicle machine nest has second docking piece;Transfer car is used to carry unmanned aerial vehicle machine nest, and can reciprocate in adjusting piece and the first transfer groove of fixed platform in first direction, to place unmanned aerial vehicle machine nest on adjusting piece or fixed platform;Transfer car moves into first transfer groove, to place unmanned aerial vehicle machine nest on fixed platform, second docking piece and first docking piece are docked.The application improves the transfer efficiency of unmanned aerial vehicle machine nest, guarantees the overall work efficiency of subsequent.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) take-off and landing technology, and in particular to a UAV nest transfer system and method. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) nests are core ground facilities supporting UAVs' automatic take-off and landing, charging, data interaction, and mission management. They have been widely applied in various scenarios such as power line inspection, emergency rescue, agricultural plant protection, and logistics transportation. Existing fixed nests are mostly deployed at designated locations and require separate construction of supporting take-off and landing platforms, power facilities, and communication links, thus generally facing practical challenges such as time-consuming construction, large investment, and limited effective service range. To improve equipment utilization and mission response speed, UAV nests are placed on flat ground. After placement, the UAV nest's connectors (communication and electrical interfaces) are plugged in and connected to the ground connectors, enabling a single UAV nest to be used at multiple sites during different time periods.

[0003] The above method places high demands on the placement of the drone nest. If the placement is off-center, the connectors of the drone nest and the connectors on the ground cannot be connected. Therefore, the placement of the drone nest needs to be adjusted repeatedly, resulting in low transfer efficiency and affecting the overall efficiency of subsequent work. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drone nest transfer system and method to solve the problem of low drone nest placement efficiency in the prior art, which leads to low overall work efficiency.

[0005] The present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A nest transfer system, comprising:

[0007] An adjustment platform, comprising an adjustment bracket and an adjustment component, wherein the adjustment component is disposed on the adjustment bracket and is used to support the UAV nest;

[0008] A fixed platform has a first transfer groove, a first opening on the upper side of the first transfer groove, and a second opening on the side of the first transfer groove facing the adjustment platform.

[0009] A first docking component is disposed on the fixed platform, and the UAV nest has a second docking component;

[0010] A transfer vehicle is used to carry a drone nest and can reciprocate along a first direction in a first transfer groove of the adjusting member and the fixed platform to place the drone nest on the adjusting member or the fixed platform; when the transfer vehicle moves to the first transfer groove to place the drone nest on the fixed platform, the second docking member docks with the first docking member.

[0011] The fixed platform includes a platform body and a protective cover. The first docking member is disposed on the platform body. The protective cover is movably disposed on the platform body and moves between a covered position and a clearance position. When the protective cover is in the covered position, the first docking member is located in the protective cavity enclosed by the protective cover and the platform body. When the protective cover is in the clearance position, the second docking member can dock with the first docking member.

[0012] The protective cover has a first protective groove with its opening facing downwards and a second protective groove with its opening facing the adjustment platform. An avoidance notch is provided on the lower side of the second protective groove. When the protective cover is in the covered position, the first docking member is located in the first protective groove. When the protective cover is in the avoidance position, the first docking member is located in the second protective groove.

[0013] The protective cover has a sliding channel, and the fixed platform further includes a sliding guide rod along a first direction. The sliding guide rod passes through the sliding channel. When the transfer vehicle moves into the first transfer groove, it drives the second docking piece to abut against the protective cover so that it slides to the avoidance position.

[0014] The fixed platform also includes a first elastic element, which is disposed between the protective cover and the platform body, and applies an elastic force to the protective cover to make it have a tendency to move to the covered position.

[0015] The transfer vehicle includes a vehicle body and several guide rollers. The guide rollers are respectively disposed on both sides of the vehicle body in a second direction to roll in cooperation with the two side walls of the first transfer trough along the second direction.

[0016] The fixed platform includes a limiting groove, which has limiting planes arranged opposite each other along a first direction. The limiting groove is used to accommodate and constrain the limiting fitting at the bottom of the UAV nest.

[0017] The fixed platform also includes a pressing component. The output end of the pressing component can move between a pressing position close to the platform body and a retracted position away from the platform body. When the output end of the pressing component is in the pressing position, it can press the limiting fitting of the UAV nest on the upper side.

[0018] The crimping assembly includes a crimping member and a crimping drive member. The crimping member includes a crimping body and a crimping guide. One end of the crimping body is connected to the crimping guide. The crimping guide is inclined upward along the direction close to the center of the platform body. The crimping drive member is located on the platform body and is connected to the crimping body in a transmission manner. It drives the crimping member to reciprocate in a second direction. When in the crimping position, the crimping body can crimp the limiting fitting part of the UAV nest on the upper side.

[0019] The transport vehicle includes a vehicle body, a lifting drive assembly, and a carrier component. The carrier component is located on the top of the vehicle body and can move between a lifting position and a landing position. The carrier component is used to carry the UAV nest. The lifting drive assembly is located on the vehicle body and is connected to the carrier component in a transmission manner.

[0020] The carrier includes a carrier plate and a positioning pin. The carrier plate is used to support the UAV nest. The positioning pin is located on the upper side of the carrier plate. The nest transfer system also includes a docking base. The UAV nest is installed on the docking base. The docking base has a positioning hole, and the positioning pin can be inserted into the positioning hole.

[0021] The second opening of the first transfer groove is a flared structure.

[0022] The nest transfer system also includes a mobile vehicle for carrying the adjustment platform. The nest transfer system has several fixed platforms arranged in a dispersed manner. The mobile vehicle drives the adjustment platform to dock with one of the fixed platforms.

[0023] The adjustment platform further includes a transfer bracket. The adjustment platform and the fixed platform are arranged at intervals along a first direction. The transfer bracket is movably mounted on the adjustment bracket along a second direction. The adjustment component is rotatably mounted on the transfer bracket around a third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0024] The adjustment bracket is equipped with an adjustment slide rail extending in the second direction, and an adjustment slider is slidably disposed on the adjustment slide rail. The transfer bracket is connected to the adjustment slider.

[0025] The adjusting component includes an adjusting body and a rotating shaft and a sliding shaft disposed on the adjusting body. The transfer bracket is provided with a rotating hole and an arc-shaped sliding groove. The sliding groove is arranged concentrically with the rotating hole. The rotating shaft is rotatably disposed in the rotating hole. The sliding shaft passes through the sliding groove and can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft in the sliding groove.

[0026] The adjustment platform further includes a first locking member, a second locking member, and a third locking member. The first locking member is disposed on the adjustment bracket, the second locking member is disposed on the transfer bracket, and the third locking member is disposed on the adjustment member. The first locking member, the second locking member, and the third locking member can be locked and fixed by the locking members.

[0027] The adjustment platform also includes an overlapping component, one end of which is disposed on the adjustment member, and the other end of which can be connected to the fixed platform so that the adjustment member and the fixed platform are relatively fixed.

[0028] The adjustment platform also includes a suspension bridge, which is disposed on the adjustment member and can switch between a shielding position and an overlapping position. When in the overlapping position, at least a portion of the suspension bridge is located between the adjustment member and the fixed platform to cover the gap between the adjustment member and the fixed platform.

[0029] The nest transfer method, applicable to the nest transfer system described in any of the above technical solutions, includes the following steps:

[0030] Place the adjustment platform next to the fixed platform;

[0031] The adjustment components on the adjustment platform will be connected to the fixed platform;

[0032] The drone nest is moved to the first transfer trough by a transfer vehicle to transfer it from the adjustment component to the fixed platform. When the drone nest is placed on the fixed platform, the second docking component docks with the first docking component.

[0033] The transfer vehicle returned to the adjustment piece.

[0034] In operation, the drone nest transfer system of this invention includes an adjustment platform, a fixed platform, a first docking component, and a transfer vehicle. The adjustment platform includes an adjustment bracket and an adjustment component, with the adjustment component mounted on the bracket and used to support the drone nest. The fixed platform has a first transfer groove with a first opening on its upper side and a second opening on the side of the first transfer groove facing the adjustment platform. The first docking component is mounted on the fixed platform, and the drone nest has a second docking component. The transfer vehicle carries the drone nest and can reciprocate along a first direction within the first transfer groove of the adjustment component and the fixed platform to place the drone nest on the adjustment component or the fixed platform. When the transfer vehicle moves into the first transfer groove to place the drone nest on the fixed platform, the second docking component docks with the first docking component.

[0035] By setting up a fixed platform and a first transfer slot on the fixed platform, when the adjustment platform is placed near the fixed platform, the adjustment component docks with the fixed platform. Then, the transfer vehicle moves from the adjustment component to the first transfer slot, thereby placing the drone nest from the adjustment component onto the fixed platform. The setting of the first transfer slot helps to ensure the relative position of the transfer vehicle and the fixed platform, thus ensuring the relative position of the drone nest and the fixed platform. This allows the first and second docking components to complete precise docking. The entire process does not require repeated adjustments to the placement of the drone nest, improving the transfer efficiency of the drone nest and ensuring the overall efficiency of subsequent work. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the nest transfer system excluding the mobile vehicle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the locking assembly in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the docking structure between the second docking component and the first docking component in the UAV nest of this embodiment of the invention;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the fixed platform at the protective cover in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer vehicle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixed platform in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0045] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the nest transfer system in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 10This is a schematic diagram of the structure for adjusting the first viewpoint of the platform in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment platform with the adjustment component hidden in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for adjusting the second perspective of the platform in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A magnified view of a section at point C.

[0050] In the picture:

[0051] 100. Adjustment platform; 110. Adjustment bracket; 111. Adjustment slide rail; 112. Adjustment slider; 113. Height adjustment seat; 114. Height adjustment screw; 115. Height limiting component; 116. Limiting elongated hole; 120. Adjustment component; 121. Adjustment body; 122. Rotating shaft; 123. Sliding shaft; 124. Second transfer groove; 1241. First transfer opening; 1242. Second transfer opening; 125. First anti-slip part;

[0052] 130. Transfer bracket; 131. Sliding groove; 132. Rotating hole; 141. First locking component; 142. Second locking component; 143. Third locking component; 144. Third locking hole; 150. Overlap assembly; 151. Overlap rod; 152. Locking seat; 1521. Locking groove; 153. Locking pull rod; 1531. Locking connector; 154. Locking drive component; 155. Overlap limiting component; 156. Handle; 157. Overlap seat;

[0053] 200. Fixed platform; 210. Platform body; 211. Docking groove; 212. First transfer groove; 213. Sliding guide rod; 220. Fixed seat; 230. Pad; 240. First docking piece; 250. Protective cover; 251. First protective groove; 252. Second protective groove; 253. Top plate; 254. First horizontal plate; 255. Second horizontal plate; 256. First vertical plate; 257. Second vertical plate; 260. Limiting groove; 261. Limiting boss; 270. Pressing assembly; 271. Pressing piece; 2711. Pressing body; 2712. Pressing guide part; 272. Pressing drive part;

[0054] 300. Transfer vehicle; 310. Vehicle body; 320. Lifting drive assembly; 330. Load-bearing component; 331. Load-bearing plate; 332. Positioning pin; 333. Load-bearing guide component; 340. Guide roller; 350. Power assembly; 360. Drive wheel;

[0055] 400. Mobile vehicle; 410. Movement limiting component; 420. Tire clearance component;

[0056] 500. Suspension bridge; 510. Second elastic element; 520. Bridge body; 530. Reinforcing rib;

[0057] 1000, UAV nest; 1100, docking base; 1200, second docking component. Detailed Implementation

[0058] Before explaining any implementation of this application in detail, it should be understood that this application is not limited to its application to the structural details and component arrangements set forth in the following description or shown in the above drawings.

[0059] In this application, the terms "comprising," "including," "having," 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 limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0060] In this application, the term "and / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this application generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "and / or" relationship.

[0061] In this application, the terms "connection," "combination," "coupling," and "installation" can refer to direct connection, combination, coupling, or installation, or indirect connection, combination, coupling, or installation. For example, a direct connection refers to two parts or components being connected together without the need for an intermediary, while an indirect connection refers to two parts or components each being connected to at least one intermediary, with the connection achieved through the intermediary. Furthermore, "connection" and "coupling" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections or couplings, but can also include electrical connections or couplings.

[0062] In this application, those skilled in the art will understand that relative terms (e.g., “about,” “approximately,” “basically,” etc.) used in conjunction with quantities or conditions are to include the values ​​and have the meaning indicated by the context. For example, such relative terms include at least the degree of error associated with the measurement of a particular value, tolerances associated with the particular value due to manufacturing, assembly, use, etc. Such terms should also be considered as disclosing a range defined by the absolute values ​​of the two endpoints. Relative terms may refer to a certain percentage (e.g., 1%, 5%, 10% or more) of the indicated value. Numerical values ​​that do not use relative terms should also be disclosed as specific values ​​with tolerances. Furthermore, “basically” when expressing relative angular relationships (e.g., substantially parallel, substantially perpendicular) may refer to a certain degree (e.g., 1 degree, 5 degrees, 10 degrees or more) added to or subtracted from the indicated angle.

[0063] In this application, those skilled in the art will understand that the function performed by a component can be performed by one component, multiple components, one part, or multiple parts. Similarly, the function performed by a part can also be performed by one part, one component, or a combination of multiple parts.

[0064] In this application, the directional terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" are used to describe the orientation and positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, in the context, it should be understood that when an element is mentioned as being connected "upper" or "lower" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower," or indirectly connected through an intermediate element. It should also be understood that directional terms such as upper side, lower side, left side, right side, front side, and rear side not only represent positive orientation but can also be understood as lateral orientation. For example, "below" can include directly below, lower left, lower right, lower front, and lower rear.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 13As shown, this embodiment provides a drone nest transfer system, which includes an adjustment platform 100, a fixed platform 200, a first docking component 240, and a transfer vehicle 300. The adjustment platform 100 includes an adjustment bracket 110 and an adjustment component 120, with the adjustment component 120 mounted on the adjustment bracket 110 and used to support the drone nest 1000. The fixed platform 200 has a first transfer groove 212, with a first opening on its upper side and a second opening on the side of the first transfer groove 212 facing the adjustment platform 100. A first docking member 240 is disposed on a fixed platform 200, and a second docking member 1200 is provided for the UAV nest 1000. A transfer vehicle 300 is used to carry the UAV nest 1000 and can reciprocate along a first direction in the first transfer groove 212 of the adjusting member 120 and the fixed platform 200 to place the UAV nest 1000 on the adjusting member 120 or the fixed platform 200. When the transfer vehicle 300 moves into the first transfer groove 212 to place the UAV nest 1000 on the fixed platform 200, the second docking member 1200 docks with the first docking member 240. After the second docking member 1200 docks with the first docking member 240, a communication connection and an electrical connection can be realized between the UAV nest 1000 and the fixed platform 200, ensuring the normal operation of the UAV nest 1000.

[0066] By setting up a fixed platform 200 and a first transfer groove 212 on the fixed platform 200, when the adjustment platform 100 is placed near the fixed platform 200, the adjustment component 120 docks with the fixed platform 200. Then, the transfer vehicle 300 moves from the adjustment component 120 to the first transfer groove 212, thereby transferring the UAV nest 1000 from the adjustment component 120 and placing it on the fixed platform 200. With the help of the setting of the first transfer groove 212, the relative position of the transfer vehicle 300 and the fixed platform 200 is guaranteed, thus ensuring the relative position of the UAV nest 1000 and the fixed platform 200. This allows the first docking component 240 and the second docking component 1200 to complete a precise docking. Throughout the process, there is no need to repeatedly adjust the placement position of the UAV nest 1000, which improves the transfer efficiency of the UAV nest 1000 and ensures the overall work efficiency in the future.

[0067] The fixed platform 200 includes a platform body 210 and a protective cover 250. A first docking member 240 is disposed on the platform body 210, and the protective cover 250 is movably disposed on the platform body 210, moving between a covered position and a clearance position. When the protective cover 250 is in the covered position, the first docking member 240 is located within the protective cavity enclosed by the protective cover 250 and the platform body 210. When the protective cover 250 is in the clearance position, the second docking member 1200 can dock with the first docking member 240. This arrangement ensures that when the second docking member 1200 is not docked, the first docking member 240 is protected by the protective cover 250, preventing rain damage and improving service life and connection reliability. In conjunction with... Figure 5 As shown, the protective cover 250 is in the avoidance position, and the protective cover 250 can be moved to the left to the cover position.

[0068] In some embodiments, the protective cover 250 has a first protective groove 251 with its opening facing downwards and a second protective groove 252 with its opening facing the adjustment platform 100. A clearance notch is provided on the lower side of the second protective groove 252. When the protective cover 250 is in the covered position, the first docking member 240 is located in the first protective groove 251; when the protective cover 250 is in the clearance position, the first docking member 240 is located in the second protective groove 252. When the aforementioned fixed platform 200 is not occupied by the UAV nest 1000, the first docking member 240 is protected by the protective cover 250, preventing it from being rained on. When the first docking member 240 and the second docking member 1200 are docked, the first docking member 240 is protected by the second protective groove 252, and the opening of the second protective groove 252 facing the adjustment platform 100 is sealed by the outer shell of the UAV nest 1000, forming a relatively sealed space to prevent rain. In other embodiments, the outer shell of the drone nest 1000 is provided with an extension plate. When the first docking member 240 and the second docking member 1200 are docked, the extension plate partially covers the protective cover 250, vertically covering at least the opening of the second protective groove 252 facing the adjustment platform 100. This arrangement allows rainwater falling onto the extension plate to slide down onto the protective cover 250, protecting the first docking member 240 and the second docking member 1200 while maintaining a gap between the drone nest 1000 and the protective cover 250 to avoid collisions.

[0069] The protective cover 250 has a sliding channel, and the fixed platform 200 further includes a sliding guide rod 213 along a first direction. The sliding guide rod 213 passes through the sliding channel. When the transfer cart 300 moves into the first transfer groove 212, it drives the second docking member 1200 to abut against the protective cover 250, so that it slides to the avoidance position. In some embodiments, a first elastic member is disposed between the protective cover 250 and the fixed platform 200, and applies an elastic force to the protective cover 250 so that it has a tendency to move to the covered position. In its natural state, the protective cover 250 remains in the covered position.

[0070] For example, the protective cover 250 includes a top plate 253, a first horizontal plate 254, a second horizontal plate 255, a first vertical plate 256, and a second vertical plate 257. The first horizontal plate 254 and the second horizontal plate 255 are parallel and spaced apart along a first direction. The first vertical plate 256 and the second vertical plate 257 are parallel and spaced apart along a second direction. The first vertical plate 256 and the second vertical plate 257 are located at both ends of the first horizontal plate 254 and the second horizontal plate 255 along a second direction. The top plate 253 covers the top of the first horizontal plate 254, the second horizontal plate 255, the first vertical plate 256, the second vertical plate 257, and the top plate 253. The first horizontal plate 254, the second horizontal plate 255, the first vertical plate 256, the second vertical plate 257, and the top plate 253 form a first protective groove 251. The first horizontal plate 254, the first vertical plate 256, the second vertical plate 257, and the top plate 253 form a second protective groove 252. Both the first horizontal plate 254 and the second horizontal plate 255 are provided with sliding channels. The above-mentioned structure is simple and easy to manufacture; in particular, the top plate 253 forming the first protective groove 251 is arranged at an angle, tilting downwards in the direction away from the UAV nest 1000, which facilitates mold opening; at the same time, it facilitates the downward diversion of rainwater.

[0071] To prevent friction between the transfer vehicle 300 and the sidewall of the first transfer trough 212 during travel, which could affect the accuracy of travel, the transfer vehicle 300 includes a vehicle body 310 and several guide rollers 340. The guide rollers 340 are respectively located on both sides of the vehicle body 310 in a second direction to roll in cooperation with the two sidewalls of the first transfer trough 212 along the second direction. Each side of the vehicle body 310 has four guide rollers 340. This arrangement ensures the relative position of the transfer vehicle 300 and the fixed platform 200 in the second direction, thereby ensuring the docking accuracy of the first docking member 240 and the second docking member 1200 in the second direction.

[0072] To ensure the smooth operation of the transfer vehicle 300, in some embodiments, the transfer vehicle 300 further includes two sets of drive wheels 360 and two power units 350. The two sets of drive wheels 360 are spaced apart along a first direction on the vehicle body 310, and the two drive wheels 360 in the same set are spaced apart along a second direction on the vehicle body 310. The two power units 350 correspond one-to-one with the two sets of drive wheels 360, and each power unit 350 simultaneously drives the two drive wheels 360 in its corresponding set. This four-wheel drive system improves the passability of the transfer vehicle 300, thereby ensuring the smooth transfer of the transfer vehicle 300 between the adjusting component 120 and the fixed platform 200.

[0073] After the UAV nest 1000 is placed on the fixed platform 200, to ensure the relative position between the UAV nest 1000 and the fixed platform 200 in the first direction, in some embodiments, the fixed platform 200 includes a limiting groove 260. The limiting groove 260 has limiting planes arranged opposite each other along the first direction. The limiting groove 260 is used to accommodate and constrain the limiting mating parts at the bottom of the UAV nest 1000. The limiting planes are arranged at an angle, and the two opposing limiting planes form an upward flared structure, which has a guiding effect, thereby improving the placement accuracy of the UAV nest 1000 and reducing the placement difficulty; and ensuring the docking accuracy of the first docking part 240 and the second docking part 1200 in the first direction. The fixed platform 200 includes two limiting grooves 260 spaced apart along the second direction.

[0074] The fixed platform 200 includes a platform body 210 and at least two limiting protrusions 261 disposed on the platform body 210. Each pair of limiting protrusions 261 are arranged at intervals along a first direction to form a limiting groove 260.

[0075] In some embodiments, the second opening of the first transfer groove 212 is a flared structure, and the width of the second opening gradually increases in the direction toward the adjustment platform 100, so that the transfer vehicle 300 can smoothly enter the first transfer groove 212.

[0076] The fixed platform 200 also includes a pressing assembly 270. The output end of the pressing assembly 270 can move between a pressing position close to the platform body 210 and a retracted position away from the platform body 210. When the output end of the pressing assembly 270 is in the pressing position, it can press the limiting fitting of the UAV nest 1000 on the upper side. In other words, the limiting fitting can be clamped on the pressing assembly 270 and the platform body 210. The above arrangement realizes the constraint of the degree of freedom of the UAV nest 1000 in the vertical direction.

[0077] For example, the drone nest transfer system also includes a docking base 1100, on which the drone nest 1000 is mounted. A limiting fitting is located on the docking base 1100. The crimping assembly 270 includes a crimping member 271 and a crimping drive member 272. The crimping member 271 includes a crimping body 2711 and a crimping guide 2712. One end of the crimping body 2711 is connected to the crimping guide 2712. The crimping guide 2712 is inclined upward along the direction close to the center of the platform body 210. The crimping drive member 272 is located on the platform body 210 and is throttle-connected to the crimping body 2711, driving the crimping member 271 to reciprocate in a second direction. When in the crimping position, the crimping body 2711 can crimp the limiting fitting of the drone nest 1000 on the upper side. The crimping drive member 272 is a quick clamp with a self-locking function when in the crimping position. The aforementioned driving method helps to reduce the vertical gap between the UAV nest 1000 and the docking base 1100, thereby lowering the overall height of the UAV nest 1000 and improving stability. In other embodiments, the pressing drive 272 can be a push rod motor or a cylinder, driving the pressing component 271 to reciprocate in the second direction.

[0078] In some embodiments, the transport vehicle 300 includes a vehicle body 310, a lifting drive assembly 320, and a carrier 330. The carrier 330 is located on top of the vehicle body 310 and can move between a lifted position and a lowered position. The carrier 330 is used to carry the UAV nest 1000. The lifting drive assembly 320 is located on the vehicle body 310 and is throttle-connected to the carrier 330. By driving the carrier 330 with the lifting drive assembly 320, the degree of automation and the transport efficiency of the UAV nest 1000 are improved.

[0079] The carrier component 330 includes a carrier plate 331 and a positioning pin 332 extending in a third direction. The carrier plate 331 supports the UAV nest 1000 and is connected to the lifting drive assembly 320. The positioning pin 332 is located on the upper side of the carrier plate 331. The nest transfer system also includes a docking base 1100 on which the UAV nest 1000 is mounted. The docking base 1100 has positioning holes into which the positioning pin 332 can be inserted. The positioning pin 332 extends in a vertical direction. This arrangement achieves relative fixation between the UAV nest 1000 and the carrier plate 331 in the horizontal direction, thereby preventing the UAV nest 1000 from slipping off the carrier plate 331 due to inertia when the transfer vehicle 300 starts and stops.

[0080] The carrier 330 includes a carrier guide 333, which is located below the carrier plate 331 and slides in cooperation with the carrier guide hole of the vehicle body 310.

[0081] The adjustment platform 100 also includes a transfer bracket 130. The adjustment platform 100 and the fixed platform 200 are arranged at intervals along a first direction. The transfer bracket 130 is movably mounted on the adjustment bracket 110 along a second direction. The adjustment component 120 is rotatably mounted on the transfer bracket 130 around a third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. The first direction is the front-to-back direction, the second direction is the left-to-right direction, and the third direction is the up-to-down direction.

[0082] The drone nest transfer system also includes a mobile vehicle 400, which carries the adjustment platform 100. The system has several dispersed fixed platforms 200, and the mobile vehicle 400 drives the adjustment platform 100 to dock with one of the fixed platforms 200. This configuration reduces the number of drone nests 1000 and improves docking efficiency by using the mobile vehicle 400 to dock the adjustment platform 100 with the fixed platforms 200. The mobile vehicle 400 can be a pickup truck or a van.

[0083] The adjusting component 120 is movably mounted on the adjusting bracket 110 in the first and second directions. When the mobile carrier 400 moves closer to the fixed platform 200, even if there is a slight deviation, the adjusting component 120 can move relative to the adjusting bracket 110 to connect with the fixed platform 200. This facilitates the transfer vehicle 300 to smoothly transfer the UAV nest 1000 from the mobile carrier 400 to the fixed platform 200, and vice versa. This avoids repeated adjustments to the position of the mobile carrier 400, thereby improving the transfer efficiency of the UAV nest 1000 and ensuring the overall efficiency of subsequent work.

[0084] An adjustment bracket 110 is equipped with an adjustment slide rail 111 extending along a second direction. An adjustment slider 112 is slidably mounted on the adjustment slide rail 111. A transfer bracket 130 is connected to the adjustment slider 112. The adjustment bracket 110 has two adjustment slide rails 111 spaced apart along a first direction, and each adjustment slide rail 111 has at least two adjustment sliders 112. In other embodiments, the transfer bracket 130 and the adjustment bracket 110 can slide relative to each other via sliding grooves and sliding protrusions.

[0085] Regarding the connection method between the adjusting component 120 and the transfer bracket 130, in some embodiments, the adjusting component 120 includes an adjusting body 121 and a rotating shaft 122 and a sliding shaft 123 disposed on the adjusting body 121. The transfer bracket 130 is provided with a rotating hole 132 and an arc-shaped sliding groove 131. The sliding groove 131 and the rotating hole 132 are arranged concentrically. The rotating shaft 122 is rotatably disposed in the rotating hole 132, and the sliding shaft 123 passes through the sliding groove 131 and can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft 122 in the sliding groove 131. The above-mentioned structure is simple and easy to manufacture; the cooperation of the sliding groove 131 and the sliding shaft 123 helps to limit the rotation angle of the adjusting component 120. Part of the adjusting component 120 is located between the two tire clearance sections 420 of the pickup truck. The rotating hole 132 is located on the side of the sliding groove 131 away from the fixed platform 200. The above configuration results in a smaller swing range at the end of the adjusting component 120 that is away from the fixed platform 200, thus avoiding interference with the tire clearance section 420 inside the pickup truck.

[0086] In some embodiments, the adjustment platform 100 further includes a first locking member 141, a second locking member 142, and a third locking member 143. The first locking member 141 is disposed on the adjustment bracket 110, the second locking member 142 is disposed on the transfer bracket 130, and the third locking member 143 is disposed on the adjustment member 120. The first locking member 141, the second locking member 142, and the third locking member 143 can be locked and fixed by the locking members. The above arrangement helps to ensure that the adjustment member 120, the transfer bracket 130, and the adjustment bracket 110 do not move relative to each other during the movement of the mobile carrier 400, avoids shaking of the UAV nest 1000, avoids collisions, and ensures reliability in use.

[0087] Specifically, the first locking member 141 has a first locking hole, the second locking member 142 has a second locking hole, and the third locking member 143 has a third locking hole 144. The locking member is a pin, which passes through the third locking hole 144, the second locking hole, and the first locking hole to lock the first locking member 141, the second locking member 142, and the third locking member 143. The pin-insertion method simplifies the locking process and facilitates operation. In other embodiments, the locking member is a screw, the first locking hole is a screw hole, and the screw is screwed into the screw hole.

[0088] The adjustment platform 100 also includes a height adjustment component, which is located on the adjustment platform 100 and has an output end that can abut against the mobile vehicle 400 to adjust the height of the adjustment platform 100 so that the adjustment component 120 can be at the same height as the fixed platform 200 after the pickup truck is stopped.

[0089] For example, the height adjustment assembly includes several height adjustment seats 113 and several height adjustment screws 114. The height adjustment seats 113 are distributed on the adjustment bracket 110, and each height adjustment seat 113 has an adjustment screw hole. The several height adjustment screws 114 are threaded into the several adjustment screw holes one-to-one, and the lower end of each height adjustment screw 114 can abut against the moving carrier 400. By adjusting the multiple height adjustment screws 114, the overall height and levelness of the adjustment bracket 110 can be adjusted. The lower end of each height adjustment screw 114 has a support foot. The cross-sectional area of ​​the support foot is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the height adjustment screw 114.

[0090] To prevent the height adjustment bracket 110 from separating from the pickup truck during bumpy rides, the height adjustment assembly also includes a height limiting member 115 and a height limiting screw. The height limiting member 115 is connected to the mobile vehicle 400 and has a limiting elongated hole 116 extending in a third direction. The height limiting screw passes through the limiting elongated hole 116 and is screwed into the limiting screw hole of the height adjustment bracket 110. This configuration integrates the height adjustment bracket 110 and the pickup truck into a single unit.

[0091] Even when the pickup truck is stationary, the vehicle body may sway due to workers getting in and out, and loading and unloading workpieces. This causes the adjusting component 120 to move, resulting in relative movement between it and the fixed platform 200, affecting the smooth operation of the transfer vehicle 300. To address this issue, in some embodiments, the adjusting platform 100 further includes an overlapping component 150. One end of the overlapping component 150 is attached to the adjusting component 120, and the other end can connect to the fixed platform 200, thus fixing the adjusting component 120 and the fixed platform 200 relatively securely. This arrangement helps ensure the smooth movement of the transfer vehicle 300 and the uniqueness of its movement path.

[0092] Specifically, the adjustment platform 100 also includes a locking assembly, and the overlapping assembly 150 includes an overlapping rod 151, which is connected to the adjusting member 120. The overlapping rod 151 is connected to the fixed platform 200 through the locking assembly. By locking, even if the pickup truck experiences relative swaying, only the adjusting bracket 110 can move. Since the adjusting bracket 110 and the adjusting member 120 can move relative to each other, the adjusting member 120 and the fixed platform 200 can be kept relatively stationary, thereby ensuring the driving stability of the transfer vehicle 300.

[0093] For example, the connecting rod 151 is slidably disposed on the adjusting member 120 along a first direction and switches between a retracted position and an extended position. When the connecting rod 151 is in the retracted position, its vertical projection is located on the pickup truck. When the connecting rod 151 is in the extended position, its vertical projection is located outside the pickup truck. The portion of the connecting rod 151 located outside the pickup truck is connected to the fixed platform 200. When the connecting rod 151 is in the retracted position, the total length of the pickup truck and the connecting rod 151 is smaller, facilitating the driving of the pickup truck. In addition, when the connecting rod 151 is in the extended position, the adjusting member 120 can be driven to move relative to the adjusting bracket 110 by operating the end of the connecting rod 151 away from the adjusting member 120, thereby increasing the lever arm and making the adjustment of the adjusting member 120 easier.

[0094] Specifically, the fixed platform 200 includes a platform body 210 and a fixed seat 220 disposed on the platform body 210, the fixed seat 220 having a fixing hole; the locking assembly includes a locking seat 152, a locking pull rod 153, and a locking drive member 154, the overlapping rod 151 is clamped between the locking seat 152 and the fixed seat 220, one end of the locking pull rod 153 has a locking connector 1531, the locking seat 152 has a locking hole, the locking pull rod 153 passes through the locking hole and the fixing hole, the locking drive member 154 is disposed on the locking seat 152, and its output end is connected to the locking pull rod 153 to drive the locking pull rod 153 to move and cause the locking seat 152 and the fixed seat 220 to clamp the overlapping rod 151. The above arrangement realizes the connection between the fixed platform 200 and the overlapping rod 151, thereby realizing the relative fixed connection between the fixed platform 200 and the adjusting member 120. The fixing hole is elongated and includes a widened part and a fixing part. The width of the widened part is greater than that of the locking joint 1531, and the width of the fixing part is less than that of the locking joint 1531 but greater than that of the locking pull rod 153.

[0095] It should be noted that the locking drive component 154 is an elbow clamp. The output end of the elbow clamp is connected to the end of the locking pull rod 153 away from the locking connector 1531. The elbow clamp can realize the push-pull action of the locking pull rod 153 and has a self-locking function to ensure the reliability of the locking. In addition, the locking drive component 154 can be a locking nut. The locking nut is threaded with the locking pull rod 153. Tightening the locking nut will cause the locking seat 152 and the fixing seat 220 to clamp the overlapping rod 151.

[0096] To ensure reliable connection, two sets of overlapping rods 151 are provided, with the two sets of overlapping rods 151 respectively arranged on both sides of the fixed platform 200 along the second direction. Each set has at least two overlapping rods 151, and the at least two overlapping rods 151 in the same set are arranged at intervals along the third direction. The locking hole is located between two adjacent overlapping rods 151. The above arrangement improves the stress stability between the locking seat 152 and the fixed seat 220, ensuring reliable locking.

[0097] Furthermore, the locking seat 152 has a locking groove 1521, into which the overlapping rod 151 is engaged. This design improves the ease of engagement, helps prevent the overlapping rod 151 from separating from the locking seat 152, and further enhances the reliability of the locking mechanism. The locking groove 1521 is a V-shaped groove to facilitate the engagement of cylindrical overlapping rods 151 and can accommodate overlapping rods 151 of different diameters.

[0098] In some embodiments, the fixed platform 200 includes four pads 230, which are disposed on the platform body 210. Two pads 230 in each group are disposed on both sides of the fixing seat 220 along a first direction, and the pads 230 protrude from the fixing seat 220. The overlapping rod 151 abuts against the two pads 230. The above arrangement makes the force on the overlapping rod 151 distributed in a three-point manner, and under the action of the locking rod 153, the point of application of the force applied by the locking seat 152 to the overlapping rod 151 is located between the two pads 230, so that the overlapping rod 151 is firmly fixed to the platform body 210. The pads 230 are made of rubber or metal.

[0099] An overlap seat 157 is mounted on the adjusting member 120. The overlap seat 157 has a sliding channel, in which the overlap rod 151 is slidably disposed. The sliding channel extends along a first direction. In some embodiments, each overlap rod 151 is provided with two overlap seats 157. The two overlap seats 157 corresponding to the same overlap rod 151 are arranged at intervals along the first direction.

[0100] The overlapping assembly 150 includes overlapping limit members 155. One of the two overlapping limit members 155 is located at one end of the two overlapping rods 151 in the same group and connects to the two overlapping rods 151. The other of the two overlapping limit members 155 is located at the other end of the two overlapping rods 151 in the same group and connects to the two overlapping rods 151. The overlapping rods 151 and the overlapping limit members 155 form a rectangular structure. The overlapping limit members 155 help prevent the overlapping rods 151 from being pulled out of the sliding channel. In other embodiments, the overlapping limit members 155 near the fixed platform 200 can be held to pull out the overlapping rods 151 and adjust the position of the adjusting member 120. For ease of gripping, a handle 156 is installed on the overlapping limit members 155 near the fixed platform 200. In use, after the pickup truck has come to a complete stop, first pull out the connecting rod 151 using the left handle 156, then place the connecting rod 151 against the left pad 230 and lock it using the locking assembly; then pull out the connecting rod 151 using the right handle 156, place it against the right pad 230, and lock it using another locking assembly. The left and right order can be adjusted.

[0101] The machine nest transfer system also includes a movable limiting component 410, which is pre-installed at the work site and spaced apart from the fixed platform 200. The mobile vehicle 400 is a pickup truck. When the pickup truck approaches the fixed platform 200, its tires abut against the movable limiting component 410. The abutment between the mobile vehicle 400 and the movable limiting component 410 ensures precise positioning of the mobile vehicle 400. For example, the movable limiting component 410 is elongated and designed to abut against the pickup truck's tires to restrict its continued rotation. The movable limiting component 410 can be a reinforced concrete structure or a plastic structure.

[0102] To prevent the pickup truck from colliding with the fixed platform 200 when it approaches, the distance between the pickup truck and the fixed platform 200 can be appropriately increased, leaving a gap between the parked pickup truck and the fixed platform 200. Furthermore, to ensure that the transfer vehicle 300 can move smoothly between the adjusting member 120 and the fixed platform 200, in some embodiments, the adjusting platform 100 further includes a suspension bridge 500. The suspension bridge 500 is located on the adjusting member 120 and can switch between an obstructed position and an overlapping position. When in the overlapping position, at least a portion of the suspension bridge 500 is located between the adjusting member 120 and the fixed platform 200 to cover the gap between them.

[0103] The above configuration allows the suspension bridge 500 to be switched to the overlapping position after the pickup truck has come to a complete stop, connecting the adjusting component 120 and the fixed platform 200. This enables the transfer vehicle 300 to move smoothly back and forth between the adjusting component 120 and the fixed platform 200. At this time, the pickup truck can move away from the fixed platform 200, avoiding collisions and improving safety.

[0104] The adjusting component 120 is provided with a second transfer groove 124, which has a first transfer opening 1241 facing the fixed platform 200. The second transfer groove 124 is used to accommodate the transfer vehicle 300. When the suspension bridge 500 is in the obstructed position, it blocks the first transfer opening 1241. When the suspension bridge 500 is in the obstructed position, it extends vertically; when the suspension bridge 500 is in the overlapping position, it extends horizontally. This arrangement can limit the movement of the transfer vehicle 300, preventing it from swaying or even falling off the adjusting component 120 during pickup truck operation. Furthermore, the obstructed position of the suspension bridge 500 reduces the area occupied by the pickup truck. Additionally, when the suspension bridge 500 is in the obstructed position, it can also abut against the rear end of the drone's nest 1000 placed on the adjusting component 120.

[0105] The second transfer trough 124 has a second transfer opening 1242 on its upper side. The drone nest 1000 is placed on the adjustment component 120. The transfer vehicle 300 can lift the drone nest 1000 in the second transfer trough 124 through the second transfer opening 1242. During the movement of the transfer vehicle 300, the drone nest 1000 is moved.

[0106] Regarding the installation method of the suspension bridge 500, in some embodiments, the suspension bridge 500 is hinged to the adjusting member 120. The adjusting platform 100 also includes a second elastic member 510, one end of which is located on the adjusting member 120 and the other end on the suspension bridge 500. The suspension bridge 500 passes through an intermediate position during the process of switching from the obstructed position to the overlapping position. When the suspension bridge 500 is in the intermediate position, the length of the second elastic member 510 is at its maximum. The above arrangement helps to lock the suspension bridge 500 in two positions, that is, under the action of the second elastic member 510, the suspension bridge 500 can be maintained in either the obstructed or overlapping position. During switching, the suspension bridge 500 can be driven manually or automatically. One end of the second elastic member 510 is connected to the adjusting member 120, and the other end is connected to the suspension bridge 500. The hinge point of the suspension bridge 500 is located at the lower end of the adjusting member 120, so that when the suspension bridge 500 is in the overlapping position, it is flush with the bottom of the second transfer groove 124. During the switching between the two positions of the suspension bridge 500, the center of rotation of the suspension bridge 500 will cross the axis of the second elastic element 510.

[0107] For example, the second elastic element 510 is a gas spring, with one end hinged to the adjusting member 120 and the other end hinged to the suspension bridge 500. The gas spring has a nearly constant force curve, with minimal change in support force across most of its stroke, offering excellent controllability. Advanced functions such as tension damping, compression damping, locking, and positioning can be achieved through internal valve design. It offers flexible installation, typically with hinged joints at both ends, and can withstand a certain radial force. It occupies a relatively compact space and provides a large force. In other embodiments, the second elastic element 510 can be a tension spring.

[0108] To ensure the docking accuracy of the suspension bridge 500 and the fixed platform 200, in some embodiments, one of the fixed platform 200 and the suspension bridge 500 is provided with a docking groove 211 and the other is provided with a docking protrusion. When the suspension bridge 500 is in the overlapping position, the docking protrusion is inserted into the docking groove 211.

[0109] For example, the fixed platform 200 has two abutment grooves 211 spaced apart along a second direction and both extending along a first direction. The suspension bridge 500 includes a flat bridge body 520 with two reinforcing ribs 530 spaced apart along the second direction on the bridge body 520. The reinforcing ribs 530 extend along the first direction and form abutment protrusions. The aforementioned reinforcing ribs 530, on the one hand, increase the structural strength of the suspension bridge 500 and prevent collapse; on the other hand, as an insertion structure with the abutment grooves 211, they ensure the relative positional relationship between the suspension bridge 500 and the fixed platform 200 and prevent relative displacement.

[0110] The adjusting component 120 is provided with a first anti-slip portion 125, along which the transport vehicle 300 travels to prevent slippage. Exemplarily, the adjusting body 121 has a plurality of anti-slip holes spaced apart along a first direction to form the first anti-slip portion 125. The arrangement of the anti-slip holes serves several purposes: firstly, it cooperates with protrusions on the tires of the transport vehicle 300 to prevent slippage; secondly, it reduces the weight of the adjusting component 120, lowering costs; and thirdly, it helps dirt on the tires of the transport vehicle 300 to fall through the anti-slip holes, keeping the adjusting component 120 clean.

[0111] In some embodiments, the suspension bridge 500 is provided with a second anti-slip part, which has the same structure as the first anti-slip part 125. In some embodiments, the fixed platform 200 is provided with a third anti-slip part, which has the same structure as the first anti-slip part 125.

[0112] This embodiment also provides a nest transfer method, applicable to the nest transfer system in any of the above embodiments, comprising the following steps:

[0113] Place the adjustment platform 100 next to the fixed platform 200.

[0114] Connect the adjustment component 120 on the adjustment platform 100 to the fixed platform 200.

[0115] The drone nest 1000 is moved by the transfer vehicle 300 to the first transfer trough 212 to transfer the drone nest 1000 from the adjustment part 120 to the fixed platform 200. When the drone nest 1000 is placed on the fixed platform 200, the second docking part 1200 docks with the first docking part 240.

[0116] The transfer vehicle 300 returned to the adjustment piece 120.

[0117] By setting up a fixed platform 200 and a first transfer groove 212 on the fixed platform 200, when the adjustment platform 100 is placed near the fixed platform 200, the adjustment component 120 docks with the fixed platform 200. Then, the transfer vehicle 300 moves from the adjustment component 120 to the first transfer groove 212, thereby transferring the UAV nest 1000 from the adjustment component 120 and placing it on the fixed platform 200. With the help of the setting of the first transfer groove 212, the relative position of the transfer vehicle 300 and the fixed platform 200 is guaranteed, thus ensuring the relative position of the UAV nest 1000 and the fixed platform 200. This allows the first docking component 240 and the second docking component 1200 to complete a precise docking. Throughout the process, there is no need to repeatedly adjust the placement position of the UAV nest 1000, which improves the transfer efficiency of the UAV nest 1000 and ensures the overall work efficiency in the future.

[0118] The adjusting component 120 is movably mounted on the adjusting bracket 110. This method allows the mobile carrier 400 to move closer to the fixed platform 200, and even if there is a slight deviation, the adjusting component 120 can be moved relative to the adjusting bracket 110 to align with and connect with the fixed platform 200. This facilitates the transfer vehicle 300 smoothly transferring the drone nest 1000 from the mobile carrier 400 to the fixed platform 200, and vice versa. This avoids repeated adjustments to the position of the mobile carrier 400, thereby improving the transfer efficiency of the drone nest 1000 and ensuring overall subsequent work efficiency.

[0119] In some embodiments, the adjusting member 120 moves and approaches the fixed platform 200 via a mobile carrier 400 carrying the adjusting platform 100. Further, after the adjusting member 120 and the fixed platform 200 are docked, they are locked together by a locking assembly to improve the connection stability between the adjusting member 120 and the fixed platform 200.

[0120] In some embodiments, after the adjusting member 120 and the fixed platform 200 are locked together, the suspension bridge 500 is switched to the overlapping position to accommodate situations where there is a gap between the pickup truck and the fixed platform 200, thereby avoiding collisions and improving parking convenience.

[0121] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A nest transfer system, characterized in that, include: An adjustment platform (100) is provided, the adjustment platform (100) includes an adjustment bracket (110) and an adjustment component (120), the adjustment component (120) is disposed on the adjustment bracket (110), and the adjustment component (120) is used to support the UAV nest (1000); A fixed platform (200) has a first transfer groove (212), the upper side of the first transfer groove (212) has a first opening, and the side of the first transfer groove (212) facing the adjustment platform (100) has a second opening; A first docking member (240) is disposed on the fixed platform (200), and the UAV nest (1000) has a second docking member (1200); A transfer vehicle (300) is used to carry a drone nest (1000) and can reciprocate along a first direction in the first transfer groove (212) of the adjusting member (120) and the fixed platform (200) to place the drone nest (1000) on the adjusting member (120) or the fixed platform (200); when the transfer vehicle (300) moves to the first transfer groove (212) to place the drone nest (1000) on the fixed platform (200), the second docking member (1200) docks with the first docking member (240); The nest transfer system also includes a mobile vehicle (400) for carrying the adjustment platform (100). The nest transfer system has several fixed platforms (200) arranged in a dispersed manner. The mobile vehicle (400) drives the adjustment platform (100) to dock with one of the fixed platforms (200).

2. The nest transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed platform (200) includes a platform body (210) and a protective cover (250). The first docking member (240) is disposed on the platform body (210). The protective cover (250) is movably disposed on the platform body (210) and moves between a covered position and a clearance position. When the protective cover (250) is in the covered position, the first docking member (240) is located in the protective cavity enclosed by the protective cover (250) and the platform body (210). When the protective cover (250) is in the clearance position, the second docking member (1200) can dock with the first docking member (240).

3. The nest transfer system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The protective cover (250) has a first protective groove (251) with its opening facing downward and a second protective groove (252) with its opening facing the adjustment platform (100). The second protective groove (252) has an avoidance notch on its lower side. When the protective cover (250) is in the covered position, the first docking member (240) is located in the first protective groove (251). When the protective cover (250) is in the avoidance position, the first docking member (240) is located in the second protective groove (252).

4. The nest transfer system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The protective cover (250) has a sliding channel, and the fixed platform (200) further includes a sliding guide rod (213) along the first direction. The sliding guide rod (213) passes through the sliding channel. When the transfer vehicle (300) moves into the first transfer groove (212), it drives the second docking member (1200) to abut against the protective cover (250) so that it slides to the avoidance position.

5. The nest transfer system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixed platform (200) further includes a first elastic element, which is disposed between the protective cover (250) and the platform body (210) and applies an elastic force to the protective cover (250) to make it have a tendency to move to the covered position.

6. The nest transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer vehicle (300) includes a vehicle body (310) and a plurality of guide rollers (340). The plurality of guide rollers (340) are respectively disposed on both sides of the vehicle body (310) in a second direction, so as to roll in cooperation with the first transfer groove (212) along the two side walls in the second direction.

7. The nest transfer system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixed platform (200) includes a limiting groove (260) having limiting planes arranged opposite each other along a first direction. The limiting groove (260) is used to accommodate and constrain the limiting fitting at the bottom of the UAV nest (1000).

8. The nest transfer system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixed platform (200) also includes a crimping assembly (270), the output end of which can move between a crimping position close to the platform body (210) and a retracted position away from the platform body (210). When the output end of the crimping assembly (270) is in the crimping position, it can crimp the limiting fitting of the UAV nest (1000) on the upper side.

9. The nest transfer system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The crimping assembly (270) includes a crimping member (271) and a crimping drive member (272). The crimping member (271) includes a crimping body (2711) and a crimping guide (2712). One end of the crimping body (2711) is connected to the crimping guide (2712). The crimping guide (2712) is inclined upward along the direction close to the center of the platform body (210). The crimping drive member (272) is located on the platform body (210) and is connected to the crimping body (2711) in a transmission manner. It drives the crimping member (271) to reciprocate in a second direction. When in the crimping position, the crimping body (2711) can crimp the limiting fitting part of the UAV nest (1000) on the upper side.

10. The nest transfer system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The transport vehicle (300) includes a vehicle body (310), a lifting drive assembly (320), and a carrier (330). The carrier (330) is located on the top of the vehicle body (310) and can move between a lifting position and a landing position. The carrier (330) is used to carry the UAV nest (1000). The lifting drive assembly (320) is located on the vehicle body (310) and is connected to the carrier (330) in a transmission manner.

11. The nest transfer system according to claim 10, characterized in that, The carrier (330) includes a carrier plate (331) and a positioning pin (332). The carrier plate (331) is used to carry the UAV nest (1000). The positioning pin (332) is located on the upper side of the carrier plate (331). The nest transfer system also includes a docking base (1100). The UAV nest (1000) is installed on the docking base (1100). The docking base (1100) is provided with a positioning hole, and the positioning pin (332) can be inserted into the positioning hole.

12. The nest transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second opening of the first transfer groove (212) is a flared structure.

13. The nest transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment platform (100) further includes a transfer bracket (130). The adjustment platform (100) and the fixed platform (200) are arranged at intervals along a first direction. The transfer bracket (130) is movably disposed on the adjustment bracket (110) along a second direction. The adjustment member (120) is rotatably disposed on the transfer bracket (130) around a third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

14. The nest transfer system according to claim 13, characterized in that, An adjustment slide rail (111) extending in the second direction is installed on the adjustment bracket (110), and an adjustment slider (112) is slidably disposed on the adjustment slide rail (111). The transfer bracket (130) is connected to the adjustment slider (112).

15. The nest transfer system according to claim 13, characterized in that, The adjusting component (120) includes an adjusting body (121) and a rotating shaft (122) and a sliding shaft (123) disposed on the adjusting body (121). The transfer bracket (130) is provided with a rotating hole (132) and an arc-shaped sliding groove (131). The sliding groove (131) is concentrically arranged with the rotating hole (132). The rotating shaft (122) is rotatably disposed in the rotating hole (132). The sliding shaft (123) passes through the sliding groove (131) and can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft (122) in the sliding groove (131).

16. The nest transfer system according to claim 13, characterized in that, The adjustment platform (100) further includes a first locking member (141), a second locking member (142), and a third locking member (143). The first locking member (141) is located on the adjustment bracket (110), the second locking member (142) is located on the transfer bracket (130), and the third locking member (143) is located on the adjustment member (120). The first locking member (141), the second locking member (142), and the third locking member (143) can be locked and fixed by the locking members.

17. The nest transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment platform (100) further includes an overlapping component (150), one end of which is disposed on the adjustment member (120), and the other end of which can be connected to the fixed platform (200) so that the adjustment member (120) and the fixed platform (200) are relatively fixed.

18. The nest transfer system according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The adjustment platform (100) further includes a suspension bridge (500) disposed on the adjustment member (120) and switchable between a shielding position and an overlapping position. When in the overlapping position, at least a portion of the suspension bridge (500) is located between the adjustment member (120) and the fixed platform (200) to cover the gap between the adjustment member (120) and the fixed platform (200).

19. A nest transfer method, applicable to the nest transfer system according to any one of claims 1-18, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Place the adjustment platform (100) next to the fixed platform (200); The adjustment component (120) on the adjustment platform (100) is connected to the fixed platform (200); The drone nest (1000) is moved to the first transfer trough (212) by the transfer vehicle (300) to transfer the drone nest (1000) from the adjustment part (120) to the fixed platform (200), and when the drone nest (1000) is placed on the fixed platform (200), the second docking part (1200) docks with the first docking part (240); The transfer vehicle (300) returns to the adjustment piece (120).

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