Remote energy charging device for unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The unmanned aerial vehicle remote energy charging device comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body, a base, a control unit, a charging module, a connecting module and a pushing module, the charging module is installed at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, the control unit and the pushing module are both installed at the position of the base, the control unit is electrically connected with the charging module and the pushing module, and the connecting module is electrically connected with the charging module. The charging module comprises a charging mechanism and a conductive mechanism, and the charging mechanism is matched with the conductive mechanism; according to the remote energy charging device for the unmanned aerial vehicle, the unmanned aerial vehicle body lands on the base and is automatically attracted through the connecting module, so that a conductive mechanism located at a battery bin at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body is in contact conduction with a charging mechanism at the base, and then a battery in the battery bin of the unmanned aerial vehicle body is charged by the control unit; a user does not need to plug the unmanned aerial vehicle for charging, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle can land on the base for charging after remote return flight, and remote charging of the unmanned aerial vehicle body can be realized by arranging the base at different positions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and in particular to a remote charging device for unmanned aerial vehicles. Background Art

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicle, abbreviated as "UAV" in English, is an unmanned aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment and self-contained program control device, or operated completely or intermittently autonomously by an on-board computer.

[0003] Most of the existing small drones use electricity as energy. Since the speed of electricity replenishment is relatively slow, it is more troublesome to charge the drone when it is operating outdoors or remotely. When charging, the user needs to manually plug in the charging device to charge the drone, which is troublesome to operate and inconvenient for users. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, a remote charging device for a drone is provided.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the following solution is provided: a remote charging device for a drone, comprising a drone body, a base, a control unit, a charging module, a connection module and a push module, wherein the charging module is installed at the bottom of the drone body, the control unit and the push module are both installed at the base, and the control unit is electrically connected to the charging module and the push module;

[0006] The charging module includes a charging mechanism and a conductive mechanism, the charging mechanism is adapted to the conductive mechanism, the charging mechanism includes a conductive touch plate, a first spring, a conductive ring plate and a plurality of second springs, the conductive touch plate is installed on the top of the base through the first spring, the conductive ring plate is installed on the top of the base through the plurality of second springs, the conductive touch plate is located on the inner side of the conductive ring plate and the conductive touch plate is separated from the conductive ring plate, and the push module is located in the space between the conductive touch plate and the conductive ring plate;

[0007] The conductive mechanism includes a first spring contact and a plurality of second spring contacts, wherein the first spring contact is arranged in the middle of a battery compartment at the bottom of the drone body, and each of the second spring contacts is arranged in a circumferential array at the bottom of the battery compartment outside the first spring contact, the first spring contact is adapted to the conductive contact plate, and the second spring contact is adapted to the conductive ring plate;

[0008] The connection module includes an arc magnet and an annular magnet. The arc magnet is adapted to the annular magnet. The arc magnet is fixedly mounted on the top of the base and the arc is located outside the conductive ring plate. The annular magnet is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the battery compartment of the drone body.

[0009] Furthermore, the tops of the conductive touch plate and the conductive ring plate are flush with the top of the base.

[0010] Furthermore, the control unit includes a main control board, a built-in battery and a trigger switch. The main control board and the built-in battery are both installed in the body, the trigger switch is installed on the inner side of the arc magnet, and the main control board is electrically connected to the built-in battery, the conductive touch plate, the conductive ring plate and the push module.

[0011] Furthermore, the pushing module includes a pushing mechanism and a number of guide mechanisms, the pushing mechanism includes a driving motor, a screw, a screw sleeve and a pushing ring plate, the pushing ring plate is arranged between the conductive touch plate and the conductive ring plate, the pushing ring plate and the base are connected through a number of guide mechanisms, a screw sleeve is fixedly installed on the bottom of the pushing ring plate, the screw sleeve is slidably inserted into the base, a screw is inserted in the screw sleeve through a threaded engagement, the screw and the driving motor are connected through a coupling, and the driving motor is fixedly installed in the base.

[0012] Furthermore, the guide mechanism includes a guide rod, one end of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the push ring plate, and the other end of the guide rod is inserted into the guide groove of the base.

[0013] Furthermore, the top surface of the push ring plate is flush with the top surface of the base.

[0014] Furthermore, an extension platform is provided on the base.

[0015] The working principle and advantages of the utility model are as follows: the remote charging device for unmanned aerial vehicles lands the unmanned aerial vehicle body on the base, and automatically attracts the connection module so that the conductive mechanism at the battery compartment at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body contacts and conducts with the charging mechanism at the base, thereby enabling the control unit to charge the battery in the battery compartment of the unmanned aerial vehicle body. There is no need for the user to plug in the unmanned aerial vehicle for charging, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle can land on the base for charging after returning remotely. By arranging the base at different positions, remote charging of the unmanned aerial vehicle body can be achieved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is the front view of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the drone body of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a top view of the base of the utility model.

[0020] The reference numerals in the drawings of the specification include:

[0021] 1. Base, 2. Main control board, 3. Built-in battery, 4. Conductive touch panel, 5. First spring, 6. Conductive ring plate, 7. Second spring, 8. Push ring plate, 9. Guide groove, 10. Guide rod, 11. Drive motor, 12. Screw, 13. Screw sleeve, 14. Arc magnet, 15. Trigger switch, 16. Drone body, 17. Battery compartment, 18. Ring magnet, 19. First spring contact, 20. Second spring contact, 21. Extension platform. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following is a further detailed description through specific implementation methods:

[0023] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown:

[0024] A remote charging device for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body 16, a base 1, a control unit, a charging module, a connecting module and a pushing module. The charging module is installed at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 16 and the top of the base 1. The base 1 is used to install the charging module, the control unit and the pushing module. The control unit is electrically connected to the charging module and the pushing module, so that the control unit can control the operation of the charging module and the pushing module. The connecting module is used to relatively fix the unmanned aerial vehicle on the base 1 when the battery in the battery compartment 17 at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 16 is charged. The pushing module is used to push up the unmanned aerial vehicle body 16 when the unmanned aerial vehicle body 16 takes off, so that the connecting module is separated, and then the unmanned aerial vehicle body 16 can take off smoothly.

[0025] The charging module mainly includes a conductive mechanism installed at the battery compartment 17 at the bottom of the drone body 16 and a charging mechanism installed at the top of the base 1. The charging mechanism is composed of a conductive touch plate 4, a first spring 5, a conductive ring plate 6 and a plurality of second springs 7. The conductive touch plate 4 is installed on the base 1 through the first spring 5. The first spring 5 enables the conductive touch plate 4 to be pushed down and moved. Similarly, the conductive ring plate 6 is installed on the base 1 through a plurality of second springs 7, and the conductive ring plate 6 is located on the outside of the conductive touch plate 4, that is, the conductive ring plate 6 is concentrically arranged with the conductive touch plate 4, and the second springs 7 work together to enable the conductive ring plate 6 to be pressed down; the conductive ring plate 6 is separated from the conductive touch plate 4 to avoid short circuit between the conductive ring plate 6 and the conductive touch plate 4, and the push ring plate 8 of the push module is located in the space between the conductive touch plate 4 and the conductive ring plate 6.

[0026] The conductive mechanism includes a first spring contact 19 and a plurality of second spring contacts 20. The first spring contact 19 is arranged in the middle of the battery compartment 17 at the bottom of the drone body 16. The second spring contacts 20 are arranged in a circular array on the outside of the first spring contact 19 at the bottom of the battery compartment 17. The first spring contact 19 is adapted to the conductive touch plate 4, and the second spring contact 20 is adapted to the conductive ring plate 6, so that when the connection module is attracted, the first spring contact 19 can be against the conductive touch plate 4, and cooperate with the first spring 5 to make the connection between the first spring contact 19 and the conductive touch plate 4 have better conductive performance; similarly, the second spring contact 20 can be against the conductive ring plate 6, and cooperate with the second spring 7 to make the connection between the second spring contact 20 and the conductive ring plate 6 have better conductive performance.

[0027] The connecting module includes an arc-shaped magnet 14 and an annular magnet 18. The arc-shaped magnet 14 is fixedly mounted on the top of the base 1 and the arc is located on the outside of the conductive ring plate 6. The annular magnet 18 is fixedly mounted on the outside of the battery compartment 17 of the drone body 16. The inner side of the arc-shaped magnet 14 is adapted to the outer side of the annular magnet 18, so that when the drone body 16 is docked on the base 1 or the extended platform 21 on the base 1, the annular magnet 18 can be adsorbed by the arc-shaped magnet 14.

[0028] The tops of the conductive touch plate 4 and the conductive ring plate 6 are flush with the top of the base 1 to avoid protrusions on the top of the base 1 that would affect the docking of the drone body 16 .

[0029] The control unit includes a main control board 2, a built-in battery 3 and a trigger switch 15. The main control board 2 and the built-in battery 3 are both installed in the body. The built-in battery 3 is a charging energy source and can charge the battery in the drone body 16. The main control board 2 is an existing mature technology and can be configured by the user as needed. A communication module is set in the main control board 2, so that the user can communicate wirelessly with the main control board 2. The main control board 2 is connected to the remaining electrical components of the device, so that the main control board 2 can control the operation of the remaining components. The trigger switch 15 is installed on the inner side of the arc magnet 14. When the annular magnet 18 is attracted to the arc magnet 14, the trigger switch 15 can be triggered, thereby allowing the main control board 2 to charge the battery in the battery compartment 17 of the drone body 16.

[0030] The push module is composed of a push mechanism and a plurality of guide mechanisms for directional movement of the push mechanism. The push mechanism includes a driving motor 11, a screw 1212, a screw sleeve 13 and a push ring plate 8. The output shaft of the driving motor 11 is connected to one end of the screw 1212 through a coupling. The screw 1212 is connected to the screw sleeve 13 through a thread, so that the screw 1212 is screwed into the screw sleeve 13. The screw sleeve 13 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the push ring plate 8, so that when the driving motor 11 is working, the push ring plate 8 can move up and down on the top of the base 1 under the action of each guide mechanism;

[0031] The guide mechanism includes a guide rod 10, one end of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the push ring plate 8, and the other end of the guide rod 10 is inserted into the guide groove 9 of the base 1, so that the guide rod 10 and the guide groove 9 cooperate to guide the push ring plate 8.

[0032] The top surface of the push ring plate 8 is flush with the top surface of the base 1 to prevent the push ring plate 8 from protruding from the base 1 and hindering the docking of the drone body 16.

[0033] An extension platform 21 is provided on the base 1 . The extension platform 21 is fan-shaped and is used to expand the area of ​​the top of the base 1 so that the drone body 16 can be better docked on the base 1 .

[0034] The specific implementation process is as follows:

[0035] When using the drone remote charging device, the user remotely controls the drone body 16 to make the drone body 16 land on the base 1 or the extension platform 21 on the base 1. Then, the drone body 16 is attracted to each other under the magnetic force of the annular magnet 18 and the arc magnet 14, so that the first spring contact 19 abuts against the conductive touch plate 4, and the second spring contact 20 abuts against the conductive ring plate 6. When the two magnets are attracted, the annular magnet 18 triggers the trigger switch 15 installed on the inner side of the arc magnet 14, and the trigger switch 15 transmits the signal back to the main control board 2. The main control board 2 can control the built-in battery 3 to charge the battery in the battery compartment 17 of the drone body 16 through the charging module.

[0036] When the battery in the drone body 16 is fully charged and the user needs to use the drone body 16, the user can send corresponding operation instructions to the main control board 2, the main control board 2 controls the drive motor 11 to start, the drive motor 11 rotates, the drive motor 11 drives the screw 1212 to rotate, the screw 1212 is separated from the screw sleeve 13 and the screw sleeve 13 and the push ring plate 8 are pushed up, the push ring plate 8 can lift the drone body 16, so that the annular magnet 18 is separated from the arc magnet 14, the trigger switch 15 is released, the conductive touch plate 4 and the conductive ring plate 6 are powered off, and the drone body 16 can be used for work.

[0037] The remote charging device for the drone lands the drone body 16 onto the base 1 and automatically attracts the connection module, so that the conductive mechanism at the battery compartment 17 at the bottom of the drone body 16 is in contact with the charging mechanism at the base 1, thereby enabling the control unit to charge the battery in the battery compartment 17 of the drone body 16. There is no need for the user to plug in the drone for charging, so that the drone can land on the base 1 for charging after returning remotely. By setting the base 1 at different positions, remote charging of the drone body 16 can be achieved.

[0038] The above is only an embodiment of the utility model. The common sense such as the known specific structure and characteristics in the scheme is not described in detail here. The ordinary technicians in the relevant field know all the common technical knowledge in the technical field of the utility model before the application date or priority date, can obtain all the existing technologies in the field, and have the ability to apply the conventional experimental means before that date. The ordinary technicians in the relevant field can improve and implement this scheme in combination with their own abilities under the enlightenment given by this application. Some typical known structures or known methods should not become obstacles for ordinary technicians in the relevant field to implement this application. It should be pointed out that for the technicians in this field, without departing from the structure of the utility model, several deformations and improvements can be made, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the utility model, which will not affect the effect of the implementation of the utility model and the applicability of the patent. The protection scope required by this application shall be based on the content of its claims, and the specific implementation methods and other records in the specification can be used to explain the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A remote charging device for a drone, characterized in that: It includes a drone body, a base, a control unit, a charging module, a connection module and a push module, wherein the charging module is installed at the bottom of the drone body, the control unit and the push module are both installed at the base, and the control unit is electrically connected to the charging module and the push module; The charging module includes a charging mechanism and a conductive mechanism, the charging mechanism is adapted to the conductive mechanism, the charging mechanism includes a conductive touch plate, a first spring, a conductive ring plate and a plurality of second springs, the conductive touch plate is installed on the top of the base through the first spring, the conductive ring plate is installed on the top of the base through the plurality of second springs, the conductive touch plate is located on the inner side of the conductive ring plate and the conductive touch plate is separated from the conductive ring plate, and the push module is located in the space between the conductive touch plate and the conductive ring plate; The conductive mechanism includes a first spring contact and a plurality of second spring contacts, wherein the first spring contact is arranged in the middle of a battery compartment at the bottom of the drone body, and each of the second spring contacts is arranged in a circumferential array at the bottom of the battery compartment outside the first spring contact, the first spring contact is adapted to the conductive contact plate, and the second spring contact is adapted to the conductive ring plate; The connection module includes an arc magnet and an annular magnet. The arc magnet is adapted to the annular magnet. The arc magnet is fixedly mounted on the top of the base and the arc is located outside the conductive ring plate. The annular magnet is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the battery compartment of the drone body.

2. The remote charging device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tops of the conductive touch plate and the conductive ring plate are flush with the top of the base.

3. The remote charging device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit includes a main control board, a built-in battery and a trigger switch. The main control board and the built-in battery are both installed in the body, the trigger switch is installed on the inner side of the arc magnet, and the main control board is electrically connected to the built-in battery, the conductive touch plate, the conductive ring plate and the push module.

4. The remote charging device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing module includes a pushing mechanism and a plurality of guiding mechanisms. The pushing mechanism includes a driving motor, a screw, a screw sleeve and a pushing ring plate. The pushing ring plate is arranged between the conductive touch plate and the conductive ring plate. The pushing ring plate and the base are connected through a plurality of guiding mechanisms. A screw sleeve is fixedly installed at the bottom of the pushing ring plate. The screw sleeve is slidably inserted into the base. A screw is inserted into the screw sleeve through threaded engagement. The screw is connected to the driving motor through a coupling. The driving motor is fixedly installed in the base.

5. The remote charging device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide mechanism comprises a guide rod, one end of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the push ring plate, and the other end of which is inserted into the guide groove of the base.

6. The remote charging device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top surface of the push ring plate is flush with the top surface of the base.

7. The remote charging device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: An extension platform is arranged on the base.

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