Solar charger for unmanned aerial vehicle and unmanned aerial vehicle charging housekeeper module

Abstract

The utility model discloses a solar charger for an unmanned aerial vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle charging housekeeper module, the solar charger comprises a solar power generation panel and a controller body, and the solar power generation panel is of a foldable structure and is provided with a light receiving surface for receiving sunlight to generate power and a back surface located at the back side of the light receiving surface; the controller body is configured to be located on the part, facing outwards, of the back face when the solar power generation panel is in a folded state; the controller body has at least one power output port. According to the scheme, the controller body is arranged on the outer side of the solar panel, so that the structure of the solar panel is simplified, and the controller body is exposed to facilitate later maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of drone battery charging, in particular to a solar charger for drones and a drone charging butler module. Background Art

[0002] Drones are increasingly used in our daily lives. Most existing drones are powered by electricity. Since the takeoff weight of drones is limited, the corresponding battery capacity cannot be expanded infinitely. This is because increasing the battery capacity will significantly increase the weight of the battery, which will affect flight. Therefore, in actual use, it is usually necessary to constantly replace and charge the battery to ensure the use of the drone.

[0003] Drones are usually used outdoors, so when the battery runs out, they need to be charged in time. Outdoors, solar panels are a common way to charge.

[0004] The electric control structure of the existing solar battery charger is integrated inside the solar panel, which results in a complex product structure, inconvenient assembly, and inconvenient subsequent maintenance.

[0005] Therefore, the above technical problems need to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model proposes a solar charger for drones and a drone charging manager module, aiming to solve the problem that the existing solar chargers have complex structures due to the built-in electronic control components and are inconvenient to disassemble and maintain.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic technical solution proposed by the utility model is:

[0008] A solar charger for a drone, comprising:

[0009] A solar panel is a foldable structure having a light-receiving surface for receiving sunlight to generate electricity and a back surface located on the back side of the light-receiving surface;

[0010] The controller body is configured to be located at the back side of the solar panel facing outward when the solar panel is in a folded state;

[0011] Wherein, the controller body has at least one power output port.

[0012] Furthermore, the controller body and the solar panel are detachably assembled.

[0013] Furthermore, the back portion facing outward has an assembly area, and the assembly area has a power output contact; the controller body has a power receiving contact adapted to the power output contact;

[0014] During assembly, the power output contact is in electrical contact with the power receiving contact to enable the solar panel to transmit power to the controller body.

[0015] Furthermore, the power output contact protrudes upward from the surface of the back side, and the corresponding power receiving contact is recessed inward from the bottom surface of the controller body.

[0016] Furthermore, the controller body is buckled with the solar power generation panel.

[0017] Furthermore, the solar power generation panel has a bottom plate, and the bottom plate has a solar light receiving component, and the solar light receiving component forms the light receiving surface.

[0018] Furthermore, the bottom plate has a first bottom plate portion and a second bottom plate portion, and the first bottom plate portion and the second bottom plate portion form a foldable hinge structure.

[0019] Furthermore, the first bottom plate portion and the second bottom plate portion are rigid structures or elastic structures.

[0020] Furthermore, the first bottom plate portion and the second bottom plate portion have a locking structure for locking the first bottom plate portion and the second bottom plate portion when folded.

[0021] In addition, the utility model also proposes a drone charging manager module, including:

[0022] Charging hub, used to connect to the drone battery;

[0023] Any of the above solar chargers for drones;

[0024] A connecting line, one end of which is electrically connected to the power output port of the solar charger, and the other end of which is connected to the charging hub, is used to transmit the power of the solar charger to the charging hub.

[0025] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0026] The technical solution of the utility model proposes a solar charger for drones and a drone charging manager module, wherein the solar charger includes a solar power generation panel and a controller body, the solar power generation panel is a foldable structure, having a light-receiving surface for receiving sunlight to generate electricity and a back side located on the back side of the light-receiving surface; the controller body is configured to be located at the back side of the solar power generation panel when it is in a folded state and facing outward; the controller body has at least one power output port. In this solution, the controller body is arranged on the outside of the solar power generation panel, which simplifies the structure of the solar panel, and because the controller body is exposed, it is convenient for later maintenance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the solar charger;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the solar charger in folded state;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a side view of the solar charger;

[0030] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the solar panel and the controller body being separated;

[0031] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure on the back;

[0032] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the controller body;

[0033] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the controller body and the solar panel being buckled;

[0034] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the controller body and the solar panel plug-in;

[0035] Fig. 9 The figure is a schematic diagram of the structure of a UAV charging manager module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following will be combined with the attached Figure 1 To Attachment Fig. 9 The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model are clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0037] It should be noted that the directions involved in the embodiments of the present invention shall be based on the directions shown in the drawings. If a certain posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0038] This solution proposes a new solution for solar chargers, which solves the problems of the original solar chargers with built-in structures, which lead to complex structures, inconvenient processing and maintenance. In particular, this solar charger is suitable for drones to power drone charging managers.

[0039] Specifically, traditional solar chargers have all kinds of electronic control components built into the solar panel structure. Although this has achieved the goal of not having a built-in structure, it has also increased the difficulty of processing and is not easy to maintain when a failure occurs during later use.

[0040] Specifically, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a solar charger for a drone of the present invention includes a solar power generation panel 10 and a controller body 20 .

[0041] The solar panel 10 is a foldable structure, and comprises a light receiving surface 101 for receiving sunlight to generate electricity and a back surface 102 located on the back side of the light receiving surface 101 .

[0042] When unfolded, the light receiving surface 101 is used to receive sunlight and convert the sunlight into electricity. After folding, at least part of the back surface 102 faces outward.

[0043] like Figure 3 As shown, the solar power generation panel 10 has a bottom plate, and the bottom plate has a solar light receiving component, and the solar light receiving component forms the light receiving surface 101. The light receiving component is a solar silicon panel, which can generate electricity when receiving light. Specifically, the light receiving component can be a hard structure or a flexible thin film solar panel. The light receiving component is laid on the bottom plate. When unfolded, the light receiving component can face the outside to receive sunlight. When folded, the light receiving component is not exposed.

[0044] In some embodiments, the bottom plate has a first bottom plate portion 1031 and a second bottom plate portion 1032, and the first bottom plate portion 1031 and the second bottom plate portion 1032 form a foldable hinge structure. That is, the overall structure of the solar panel 10 of this embodiment presents a book-like page-turning structure. When unfolded, the first bottom plate portion 1031 and the second bottom plate portion 1032 are flatly spread out. The first bottom plate portion 1031 and the second bottom plate portion 1032 are connected by a folding portion 1033 to realize page-turning, unfolding or folding.

[0045] The light receiving component is laid flat on the first bottom plate portion 1031 and the second bottom plate portion 1032. Specifically, the light receiving component may include two independent parts, one part is laid flat on the first bottom plate 1, and the other part is laid flat on the second bottom plate portion 1032. The two parts are electrically connected by wires. In another embodiment, the light receiving component is an integral part and is a flexible battery panel, which covers the first bottom plate portion 1031, the second bottom plate portion 1032 and the folding portion 1033 at the same time.

[0046] The first bottom plate portion 1031 and the second bottom plate portion 1032 are consistent in shape and size, so that they present a book-like structure when closed.

[0047] In addition, in some embodiments, the first bottom plate 1031 and the second bottom plate 1032 are rigid structures or elastic structures. That is, the first bottom plate 1031 and the second bottom plate 1032 can be hard structures, which are more suitable for hard solar panels; when thin-film solar panels are used, elastic structures can be used.

[0048] In addition, in order to stabilize the folded state, the first bottom plate portion 1031 and the second bottom plate portion 1032 have a locking structure for locking the first bottom plate portion 1031 and the second bottom plate portion 1032 when folded. For example, the locking structure can be implemented by a lock structure, or a magnetic structure. Of course, in some embodiments, a zipper can also be used to fix it after folding. In detail, a zipper structure is set at the edge of the first bottom plate portion 1031 and the second bottom plate portion 1032, and fixation is achieved through the zipper structure, and foreign matter such as dust can be prevented from entering.

[0049] Importantly, the controller body 20 is configured to be located at the portion of the back side 102 facing outward when the solar panel 10 is in a folded state; wherein the controller body 20 has at least one power output port 201 .

[0050] Specifically, the controller body 20 is disposed on the back side 102 of the solar panel 10, and this part is exposed after being folded. In this way, the entire controller body 20 is exposed outside the solar panel 10, adopting a non-traditional built-in design.

[0051] It is very important that the controller body 20 and the solar panel 10 in this solution are independent of each other in terms of function, that is, the solar panel 10 can be processed into a complete structure alone, and the controller body 20 can also be processed into a complete structure. This makes the entire design and processing process very convenient. When assembling, it is also convenient to assemble the two together.

[0052] Compared with the traditional method, which requires various electric control components to be integrated inside the solar panel for processing, the technology of this solution simplifies the structure of the solar panel 10 and facilitates processing. In particular, due to the external setting, it is easy to repair in the event of a failure.

[0053] The controller body 20 integrates the solar cell charging circuit and the power output port 201, solving the problem of the traditional built-in circuit. That is, the electrical control part of the entire solar charger is integrated in the controller body 20. Specifically, the controller body 20 includes a shell 204, and the shell 204 has a built-in solar cell charging circuit and a power output port 201. The power output port 201 is exposed outside the shell 204 to facilitate plugging with an external device. The shell 204 is a flat box-like structure, which is actually arranged on the back 102, thereby forming a structure protruding upward from the back 102.

[0054] It should be noted that the power outlet 201 may be multiple, such as two, three, or four. When there is one power outlet 201, the power outlet 201 is a TYPE C interface. When there are multiple power outlets 201, at least one power outlet 201 is a TYPE C interface.

[0055] The power outlet 201 can be arranged at different parts of the corresponding housing 204. Preferably, the power outlet 201 is located at the peripheral side of the housing 204. For example, if the housing 204 adopts a square box structure, the power outlet 201 is arranged at the side of the housing 204. Preferably, the power outlet 201 is arranged at a part with a large airspace facing the back side 102. Figure 2 As shown, the housing 204 is disposed at the upper right corner of the back side 102 , and the portion with a larger airspace is the lower area, and the power outlet 201 is disposed at the lower side 2041 of the housing 204 .

[0056] When multiple power outlets 201 are provided, the multiple power outlets 201 may be provided at different sides of the housing 204, or may be provided at the same side. In the folded state, the controller body 20 may be provided at any position of the back side 102 facing outward, such as Figure 2 As shown, for example, the controller body 20 is set at the upper right corner of the outer part of the back 102. Of course, it is not limited to this, and can also be set at different positions such as the lower left corner, upper left corner, lower right corner, and middle area of ​​the outer part of the back 102. Any change in the setting position should fall within the protection scope of this solution.

[0057] like Figure 4As shown, the controller body 20 and the solar panel 10 are detachably assembled. That is, the controller body 20 and the solar panel 10 are independent structures, which are combined together to form a complete solar charger. The use of such a solution can simplify the structure of the entire solar charger and facilitate assembly. Specifically, the solar panel 10 and the controller body 20 can be processed separately, and finally the two can be combined together. When replacement is required, the entire controller body 20 can be disassembled. This is convenient for maintenance, replacement, and processing.

[0058] In particular, when used outdoors, due to the harsh environment, when a circuit failure occurs, power cannot be output, which affects the use; and maintenance cannot be performed outdoors. Therefore, the technical solution of the utility model can solve the problem well. For example, if multiple controller bodies 20 are carried, when one is damaged, only one needs to be replaced.

[0059] Detailed, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the outward portion of the back side 102 has an assembly area 1021, and the assembly area 1021 has a power output contact 103; the controller body 20 has a power receiving contact 202 adapted to the power output contact 103; during assembly, the power output contact 103 is electrically contacted with the power receiving contact 202 to enable the solar panel 10 to transmit power to the controller body 20.

[0060] That is, in this embodiment, the controller body 20 and the solar panel 10 are electrically connected by the cooperation of the output contacts and the receiving contacts. During assembly, the corresponding power output contacts 103 and the corresponding power receiving contacts 202 are in contact to achieve power transmission. For example, two power output contacts 103 are provided, and two corresponding power receiving contacts 202 are also provided.

[0061] Detailed, such as Figure 4 As shown, the power output contact 103 protrudes upward from the surface of the back side 102. The protruding power output contact 103 is electrically connected to the solar panel 10, and is used to output the power of the solar panel 10. The power output contact 103 is, for example, a protruding column structure. In detail, the power output contact 103 is arranged vertically to the back side 102.

[0062] like Figure 6 As shown, the corresponding power receiving contact 202 is recessed inwardly from the bottom surface of the controller body 20. The matching is achieved by the convex and concave arrangement of the power output contact 103 and the power receiving contact 202.

[0063] In detail, the controller body 20 and the solar panel 10 can be detachably connected by using a variety of different assembly methods, such as magnetic attraction, screw connection, etc. Figure 7 As shown, the controller body 20 and the solar panel 10 are buckled. As shown, a buckle hole 1023 is provided at the back 102 of the solar panel 10, and a buckle hook 2041 is provided at the housing 204 of the controller body 20. When assembling, the buckle hook 2041 of the controller body 20 is directly buckled with the buckle hole 1023. When replacement is required, it can be directly disassembled.

[0064] like Figure 8 As shown, the controller body 20 and the solar panel 10 are assembled in a plug-in manner. The back side 102 has an upwardly protruding plate 1022, and the power output contact 103 is arranged at the plate 1022. And the power output contact 103 is arranged at a side of the plate 1022. At the same time, a plug strip 1024 is arranged on the back side 102 facing the power output contact 103. A slot (not shown in the figure) is arranged at the housing 204 of the corresponding controller body 20, and the power receiving contact 202 is arranged at a side of the housing 204. During assembly, the slot is aligned with the plug strip 1024, and the plug strip 1024 is inserted into the slot until the power receiving contact 202 and the power output contact 103 are in electrical contact with each other.

[0065] In summary, compared with the traditional technical solution, the technical solution proposed by the present invention places the controller body 20 outside the solar panel 10, which can simplify the structure and subsequent processing and assembly.

[0066] In addition, the utility model also proposes a drone charging butler module, such as Fig. 9 As shown, the charging housekeeper 100 includes a charging housekeeper 100, a solar charger 200 and a connecting line. The charging housekeeper 100 is used to be plugged into the battery of the drone; the solar charger 200 is any one of the above-mentioned solar chargers for drones; one end of the connecting line 300 is electrically plugged into the power output port 201 of the solar charger, and the other end is plugged into the charging housekeeper 100 to transmit the power of the solar charger to the charging housekeeper 100.

[0067] When in use, the connection line 300 electrically connects the charging hub 100 and the solar charger 200 respectively, and the solar charger 200 receives sunlight and converts solar energy into electrical energy, which is supplied to the charging hub 100 by the controller body 20 of the solar charger 200 through the connection line 300. This solution is particularly suitable for using drones in the wild, solving the problem of drone endurance.

[0068] Of course, the solar charger 200 can also be charged with a mobile power source through a connecting line 300. In outdoor application scenarios, the mobile power source can be charged at any time. The fast charging function of the mobile power source can also be used to quickly charge the charging butler 100.

[0069] Preferably, the connecting line 300 is a TYPE C conductor, and its two connecting ports are both TYPE C interfaces.

[0070] According to the disclosure and teaching of the above description, the technical personnel in the field to which the utility model belongs can also change and modify the above implementation. Therefore, the utility model is not limited to the specific implementation methods disclosed and described above, and some modifications and changes to the utility model should also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the utility model. In addition, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for the convenience of description and do not constitute any limitation to the utility model.

Claims

1. A solar charger for a drone, characterized in that: include: A solar power generation panel (10) is a foldable structure having a light receiving surface (101) for receiving sunlight to generate electricity and a back surface (102) located on the back side of the light receiving surface (101); A controller body (20) is configured to be located at a portion of the solar panel (10) facing outward when the back side (102) is in a folded state; Wherein, the controller body (20) has at least one power output port (201).

2. A solar charger for a drone as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The controller body (20) and the solar power generation panel (10) are detachably assembled.

3. A solar charger for a drone as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The outwardly facing portion of the back surface (102) has an assembly area (1021), and the assembly area (1021) has a power output contact (103); the controller body (20) has a power receiving contact (202) adapted to the power output contact (103); During assembly, the power output contact (103) is in electrical contact with the power receiving contact (202) to enable the solar panel (10) to transmit power to the controller body (20).

4. A solar charger for a drone as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The power output contact (103) protrudes upward from the surface of the back side (102), and the corresponding power receiving contact (202) is recessed inward from the bottom surface of the controller body (20).

5. A solar charger for a drone as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The controller body (20) is buckled with the solar power generation panel (10).

6. A solar charger for a drone as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The solar power generation panel (10) has a bottom plate, and the bottom plate has a solar light receiving component, and the solar light receiving component forms the light receiving surface (101).

7. A solar charger for a drone as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom plate comprises a first bottom plate portion (1031) and a second bottom plate portion (1032), wherein the first bottom plate portion (1031) and the second bottom plate portion (1032) form a foldable hinge structure.

8. A solar charger for a drone as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The first bottom plate portion (1031) and the second bottom plate portion (1032) are rigid structures or elastic structures.

9. A solar charger for a drone as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The first bottom plate portion (1031) and the second bottom plate portion (1032) have locking structures for locking the first bottom plate portion (1031) and the second bottom plate portion (1032) when folded.

10. A drone charging manager module, characterized in that: include: A charging butler (100), used for connecting to a drone battery; A solar charger for a drone as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9; A connecting line (300) has one end electrically plugged into the power output port (201) of the solar charger and the other end plugged into the charging hub (100) for transmitting the power of the solar charger to the charging hub (100).

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