Rapid battery replacing device for unmanned aerial vehicle and unmanned aerial vehicle cabin

Abstract

The utility model relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle quick battery replacing device and an unmanned aerial vehicle cabin, the quick battery replacing device comprises an adsorption unit, the adsorption unit comprises a vacuum suction nozzle, a limiting plate and a vacuum assembly, the vacuum suction nozzle is fixedly connected to the limiting plate, the vacuum assembly is fixedly connected with the vacuum suction nozzle, and the vacuum assembly is fixedly connected with the limiting plate. A plurality of positioning columns are detachably connected to the limiting plate, and the long ends of the positioning columns are different so as to adapt to the curved surface of the end part of the battery; the moving unit comprises a rotating assembly and a linear displacement assembly, the output end of the rotating assembly is fixedly connected to the adsorption unit to drive the adsorption unit to rotate, and the output end of the linear displacement assembly is fixedly connected to the rotating assembly to drive the rotating assembly to move linearly; the battery replacing device can be adapted to different batteries by replacing the positioning columns, so that the universality of the battery replacing device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of UAV battery replacement, in particular to a UAV fast battery replacement device and a UAV cabin. Background Technique

[0002] With the development of technology, the application fields of UAVs are becoming more and more extensive, such as UAV detection, UAV exploration, plant protection UAVs, photography UAVs, etc. However, due to the limitations of battery technology, the endurance of UAVs has always been very short. When the UAV is working, it needs to be replaced / charged to improve the working time of the UAV.

[0003] At present, the general automatic battery replacement device uses a mechanical claw to clamp the battery. Different types of UAVs are equipped with different mechanical claws. For example, the structures of the mechanical claws required for UAVs with batteries installed at the tail and UAVs with batteries installed at the bottom are different. When replacing the battery of a UAV with a battery installed at the tail, a short mechanical claw is required, while when replacing the battery of a UAV with a battery installed at the bottom, a larger mechanical claw is required. Moreover, the sizes of the mechanical claws required for different-sized UAVs are also different. This makes the UAV cabin can only adapt to a small number of types of UAVs, resulting in low versatility of the automatic battery replacement UAV cabin. Therefore, this application proposes a UAV fast battery replacement device and a UAV cabin. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a UAV fast battery replacement device and a UAV cabin to solve the problem of low versatility of the UAV cabin with a battery replacement function.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A UAV fast battery replacement device, the fast battery replacement device includes:

[0007] An adsorption unit, the adsorption unit includes a vacuum suction nozzle, a limiting plate and a vacuum assembly. The vacuum suction nozzle is fixedly connected to the limiting plate, the vacuum assembly is fixedly connected to the vacuum suction nozzle, the vacuum assembly generates a vacuum to adsorb the battery, and a plurality of positioning columns are detachably connected to the limiting plate. The long ends of the positioning columns are different to adapt to the curved surface of the battery end. When fixing the battery, the positioning columns abut against the end of the battery to limit the battery;

[0008] A moving unit, the moving unit includes a rotating assembly and a linear displacement assembly. The output end of the rotating assembly is fixedly connected to the adsorption unit to drive the adsorption unit to rotate, and the output end of the linear displacement assembly is fixedly connected to the rotating assembly to drive the rotating assembly to move linearly.

[0009] Further, the vacuum suction nozzle is a rubber suction nozzle, which is in a horn shape and is fixed to the limit plate by means of a buckle.

[0010] Further, the vacuum assembly includes a pump body, a piston and an electromagnetic telescopic structure. The pump body is in a cylindrical shape with an opening at one end. The piston is slidably connected inside the pump body. A sealing ring is arranged on the outer side of the piston. The output end of the electromagnetic telescopic structure is fixedly connected to the piston.

[0011] Further, the limit plate is installed on the vacuum assembly through a connecting pipe. The limit plate is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe. A flange structure is arranged at the end of the connecting pipe away from the limit plate. The flange structure is fixed to the end of the pump body. The connecting pipe is communicated with the vacuum suction nozzle and is fixed to the output port of the pump body.

[0012] Further, the rotating assembly includes a rotating seat, a rotating power mechanism and an installation housing. The rotating seat is fixedly connected to the adsorption unit. The rotating seat is rotatably connected to the installation housing through a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the rotating seat. The rotating power mechanism is installed inside the installation housing. The rotating power mechanism is connected to the rotating shaft to drive it to rotate.

[0013] Further, the rotating power mechanism is a worm and worm gear reduction mechanism.

[0014] Further, the battery swapping device further includes a battery compartment for placing batteries. The battery compartment includes:

[0015] At least two compartments, which are fixedly connected to each other. The compartment is in a cylindrical shape with an opening at one end. A pin structure for charging the battery is arranged inside the compartment;

[0016] A conversion component for driving the compartment to convert to move the battery / an empty compartment to a preset position.

[0017] Further, the conversion component is a lifting structure. The output end of the conversion component is fixedly connected to the compartment. If the compartments are arranged in a straight line.

[0018] Further, when the conversion component is a rotating structure, the compartments are arranged in a ring shape. The conversion component is a rotating motor. A circular rotating plate is fixed to the output end of the conversion component. The compartments are fixedly arranged on the rotating plate in a ring shape.

[0019] The present utility model also discloses a drone cabin, in which the above-mentioned drone quick battery swapping device is arranged.

[0020] In summary, the present utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0021] The quick battery replacement device for drones disclosed in the embodiments of the present utility model adsorbs the battery through vacuum, and then limits the battery through the positioning posts on the limiting plate to prevent the battery from loosening. When adapting to different batteries, it can be achieved by replacing the positioning posts, improving the versatility of the battery replacement device. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the quick battery replacement device for drones disclosed in the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 is Figure 1 The partial enlarged view at I in

[0024] Figure 3 is Figure 1 The top view of

[0025] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating seat in the quick battery replacement device for drones disclosed in the embodiments of the present utility model. Brief Description of the Drawings:

[0027] 100, adsorption unit; 110, vacuum nozzle; 120, limiting plate; 121, positioning post; 130, vacuum component; 131, pump body; 132, piston; 133, piston rod; 134, permanent magnet; 135, solenoid valve; 140, connecting pipe; 150, mounting sleeve; 151, first sleeve body; 152, second sleeve body; 200, moving unit; 210, rotating component; 211, rotating seat; 212, rotating power mechanism; 213, rotating shaft; 214, mounting housing; 220, linear displacement component; 300, battery compartment; 310, compartment body; 311, fixing ring; 320, conversion component. Detailed Embodiments

[0028] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Embodiment 1

[0030] As Figure 1 and Figure 3 shown, this embodiment provides a quick battery replacement device for drones, including:

[0031] Adsorption unit 100, the adsorption unit 100 includes a vacuum suction nozzle 110, a limiting plate 120 and a vacuum assembly 130. The vacuum suction nozzle 110 is fixedly connected to the limiting plate 120, and the vacuum assembly 130 is fixedly connected to the vacuum suction nozzle 110. The vacuum assembly 130 generates a vacuum to adsorb the battery. A plurality of positioning posts 121 are detachably connected to the limiting plate 120, and the long ends of the positioning posts 121 are different to adapt to the curved surface of the end of the battery. When fixing the battery, the positioning posts 121 abut against the end of the battery to limit the battery;

[0032] Moving unit 200, the moving unit 200 includes a rotating assembly 210 and a linear displacement assembly 220. The output end of the rotating assembly 210 is fixedly connected to the adsorption unit 100 to drive the adsorption unit 100 to rotate, and the output end of the linear displacement assembly 220 is fixedly connected to the rotating assembly 210 to drive the rotating assembly 210 to move linearly.

[0033] In this embodiment, the battery swapping device is installed in the drone cabin. When replacing the battery, the linear displacement assembly 220 drives the adsorption unit 100 to move by driving the rotating assembly 210 to move linearly. When the end of the vacuum suction nozzle 110 moves to a preset position, the end of the vacuum suction nozzle 110 abuts against the end of the battery. At this time, the vacuum assembly 130 is started, the vacuum assembly 130 generates a vacuum, a vacuum is generated in the vacuum suction nozzle 110, and the vacuum suction nozzle 110 adsorbs the end of the battery, so that the battery is pressed against the limiting plate 120. At this time, the linear displacement assembly 220 moves in the reverse direction, and the adsorption unit 100 pulls out the battery. When the rotating assembly 210 moves to the preset position in the reverse direction, the rotating assembly 210 rotates 180 degrees, the linear displacement assembly 220 continues to move in the reverse direction, and the adsorption unit 100 inserts the battery into the empty battery compartment structure. The vacuum assembly 130 cancels the vacuum, the adsorption unit 100 releases the battery, and the linear displacement assembly 220 drives the adsorption unit 100 to disengage from the end of the battery; the battery compartment structure moves the battery and moves the new battery to the preset position. The linear displacement assembly 220 drives the adsorption unit 100 to move to the preset position, the vacuum assembly 130 generates a vacuum, the adsorption unit 100 adsorbs the battery, the linear displacement assembly 220 moves forward, the adsorption unit 100 pulls out the new battery, then the rotating assembly 210 rotates 180 degrees, and the linear displacement assembly 220 continues to move forward, and the adsorption unit 100 inserts the battery into the drone; when different drones need to be adapted, by replacing the positioning posts 121, the limiting plate 120 can be adapted to the end of the battery.

[0034] The quick battery replacement device for drones disclosed in the embodiments of the present utility model adsorbs the battery through vacuum, and then limits the position of the battery through the positioning posts 121 on the limiting plate 120 to prevent the battery from loosening. When adapting to different batteries, it can be achieved by replacing the positioning posts 121, which improves the versatility of the battery replacement device.

[0035] Specifically, in this embodiment, as Figure 2 shown, the vacuum nozzle 110 is a rubber nozzle, the vacuum nozzle 110 is in a horn shape, the limiting plate 120 is installed on the vacuum assembly 130 through a connecting pipe 140, the vacuum nozzle 110 is fixed to the limiting plate 120 by a snap - fit method, an annular slot is provided on the vacuum nozzle 110, the limiting plate 120 is stuck in the annular slot, the limiting plate 120 is threadedly connected to the connecting pipe 140, a flange structure is provided at the end of the connecting pipe 140 away from the limiting plate 120, the flange structure is fixed to the end of the vacuum assembly 130 by bolts, and the connecting pipe 140 is communicated with the vacuum nozzle 110;

[0036] The positioning post 121 is detachably connected to the limiting plate 120 through a threaded structure, and the limiting plate 120 is a square plate;

[0037] The vacuum assembly 130 includes a pump body 131, a piston 132 and an electromagnetic telescopic structure. The pump body 131 is in a cylindrical shape with an opening at one end. The piston 132 is slidably connected in the pump body 131. A sealing ring is provided on the outer side of the piston 132. The output end of the electromagnetic telescopic structure is fixedly connected to the piston 132. The connecting pipe 140 is fixed to the output port of the pump body 131;

[0038] Specifically, the magnetostrictive structure includes a piston rod 133, a permanent magnet 134, and a solenoid valve 135. One end of the piston rod 133 is fixedly connected to the piston 132 by means of threaded connection. The permanent magnet 134 is fixedly connected to the end of the piston rod 133 away from the piston 132. After the solenoid valve 135 is energized, it adsorbs the permanent magnet 134. An installation sleeve 150 is fixed to the outside of the adsorption unit 100. The installation sleeve 150 includes a first sleeve body 151 and a second sleeve body 152. The first sleeve body 151 is in the shape of a cylinder with openings at both ends. The second sleeve body 152 is in the shape of a cylinder with an opening at one end. The mouth of the second sleeve body 152 is fixedly connected to the end of the first sleeve body 151 by means of screws. The limiting plate 120 and the pump body 131 are fixed in the first sleeve body 151 by means of screws or interference fit. The solenoid valve 135 is fixedly connected to the inside of the second sleeve body 152 by means of screws or adhesives. In this embodiment, a cover plate is fixed to the mouth of the pump body 131 by means of threads. A partition plate is provided in the first sleeve body 151. The cover plate is fixed to the partition plate by means of screws. A magnet seat is provided at the end of the piston rod 133 away from the pump body 131. The magnet seat is fixedly connected to the piston rod 133 by means of threaded connection. An installation groove is provided on the magnet seat. The permanent magnet 134 is fixedly adhered to the installation groove.

[0039] As Figure 1 and Figure 4 shown, the rotating assembly 210 includes a rotating seat 211, a rotating power mechanism 212, and an installation housing 214. The rotating seat 211 is fixedly connected to the installation sleeve 150. The rotating seat 211 is rotatably connected to the installation housing 214 through a rotating shaft 213. The rotating shaft 213 is fixedly connected to the rotating seat 211. The rotating power mechanism 212 is installed in the installation housing 214. The rotating power mechanism 212 is connected to the rotating shaft 213 to drive it to rotate;

[0040] Specifically, the installation housing 214 is in the shape of a square box. A box cover is fixed to the installation housing 214 by screws, facilitating the installation of the rotary power mechanism 212 into the installation housing 214. The rotary seat 211 is in the shape of a groove with an opening at one end. The rotary shaft 213 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotary seat 211 by welding or screw connection. The second sleeve 152 is fixedly connected to the rotary seat 211 by screws. The rotary shaft 213 is rotatably connected to the installation housing 214 through a bearing or bushing structure. The rotary power mechanism 212 is a worm and gear reduction structure in the prior art. The rotary power mechanism 212 includes a worm gear fixedly connected to the end of the rotary shaft 213, a worm rotatably connected to the installation housing 214, and a worm motor fixedly connected to the installation housing 214. The output end of the worm battery is fixedly connected to the worm through a coupling. The worm is fixed to the installation housing 214 through a shaft seat structure. The worm gear is fixedly connected to the end of the rotary shaft 213 through a key shaft connection. The worm meshes with the worm gear. When the worm motor rotates, the worm drives the rotary shaft 213 to rotate.

[0041] The linear displacement assembly 220 is a lead screw linear structure. The lead screw nut on the linear displacement assembly 220 is fixedly connected to the installation housing 214 by screws. The linear displacement assembly 220 further includes a lead screw, a lead screw motor, and a guide rail. A slider is also provided on the installation housing 214. The slider is slidably connected to the guide rail. The lead screw motor is connected to the lead screw through a coupling to drive it to rotate. The linear displacement assembly 220 is a prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0042] As a preferred implementation in this embodiment, the battery swapping device further includes a battery compartment 300 for placing batteries. The battery compartment 300 includes:

[0043] At least two compartments 310, which are fixedly connected to each other. The compartment 310 is in the shape of a cylinder with an opening at one end. A pin structure for charging the battery is provided inside the compartment 310;

[0044] A conversion assembly 320 for driving the compartment 310 to convert and move the battery / an empty compartment 310 to a preset position;

[0045] In this embodiment, the compartment 310 is a lifting structure or a rotating structure;

[0046] When the conversion component 320 is a lifting structure, the output end of the conversion component 320 is fixedly connected to the bin body 310. In this embodiment, the conversion component 320 is a lead screw lifting structure, and the lifting nut on the lead screw lifting structure is fixedly connected to the bin body 310. The bin bodies 310 are arranged in a straight line. The conversion component 320 drives the bin body 310 to lift. The conversion component 320 is a prior art. For example, the structure of the conversion component 320 is the same as that of the linear displacement component 220. The difference is that the conversion component 320 is vertically arranged, while the linear displacement component 220 is horizontally arranged;

[0047] When the conversion component 320 is a rotating structure, the bin bodies 310 are arranged in a ring. The conversion component 320 is a rotating motor. A circular rotating plate is fixed to the output end of the conversion component 320. The bin bodies 310 are fixedly connected to the rotating plate in a ring by screws;

[0048] Preferably, a fixing ring 311 is further arranged in the bin body 310. The fixing ring 311 is a rubber ring. The fixing ring 311 is fixed in the bin body 310 by an adhesive method and is used for fixing the battery.

[0049] Embodiment 2

[0050] This embodiment also discloses a drone cabin. The drone quick battery replacement device described in Embodiment 1 is arranged in the drone cabin. The control device in the cabin is connected to the vacuum component 130, the rotary power mechanism 212, the linear displacement component 220, and the conversion component 320. The charging circuit in the cabin is connected to the pin structure in the bin body 310.

[0051] It should be noted that in the present invention, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus cannot be understood as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0052] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A quick battery replacement device for drones, characterized in that: The quick battery replacement device comprises: The adsorption unit includes a vacuum suction nozzle, a limiting plate and a vacuum assembly, wherein the vacuum suction nozzle is fixedly connected to the limiting plate, the vacuum assembly is fixedly connected to the vacuum suction nozzle, the vacuum assembly generates a vacuum to adsorb the battery, and the limiting plate is detachably connected with a plurality of positioning columns, the long ends of the positioning columns are different to adapt to the curved surface of the battery end, and when the battery is fixed, the positioning columns abut against the end of the battery to limit the battery; The mobile unit includes a rotating component and a linear displacement component. The output end of the rotating component is fixedly connected to the adsorption unit to drive the adsorption unit to rotate, and the output end of the linear displacement component is fixedly connected to the rotating component to drive the rotating component to move in a straight line.

2. The UAV quick battery replacement device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The vacuum suction nozzle is a rubber suction nozzle, and the vacuum suction nozzle is trumpet-shaped. The vacuum suction nozzle is fixed to the limiting plate by means of a buckle.

3. The UAV quick battery replacement device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The vacuum assembly includes a pump body, a piston and an electromagnetic telescopic structure. The pump body is cylindrical with an opening at one end. The piston is slidably connected to the pump body. A sealing ring is provided on the outside of the piston. The output end of the electromagnetic telescopic structure is fixedly connected to the piston.

4. The UAV quick battery replacement device according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The limit plate is installed on the vacuum assembly through a connecting pipe, the limit plate is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe, a flange structure is provided at the end of the connecting pipe away from the limit plate, the flange structure is fixed to the end of the pump body, the connecting pipe is connected to the vacuum suction nozzle, and the connecting pipe is fixed to the output port of the pump body.

5. The UAV quick battery replacement device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The rotating assembly includes a rotating seat, a rotating power mechanism and a mounting shell. The rotating seat is fixedly connected to the adsorption unit, and the rotating seat is rotatably connected to the mounting shell via a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft and the rotating seat are fixedly connected, and the rotating power mechanism is installed in the mounting shell. The rotating power mechanism is connected to the rotating shaft to drive its rotation.

6. The UAV quick battery replacement device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotary power mechanism is a worm gear reduction mechanism.

7. The UAV quick battery replacement device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The battery replacement device also includes a battery compartment for placing batteries, and the battery compartment includes: At least two bins, the bins are fixedly connected to each other, the bins are cylindrical with an opening at one end, and the interior of the bins is provided with a pin structure for charging the battery; The conversion assembly is used to drive the storage body to convert and move the battery / empty storage body to a preset position.

8. The UAV quick battery replacement device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The conversion assembly is a lifting structure, and the output end of the conversion assembly is fixedly connected to the warehouse body, such that the warehouse body is arranged in a straight line.

9. The UAV quick battery replacement device according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the conversion assembly is a rotating structure, the bin bodies are arranged in a ring shape, the conversion assembly is a rotating motor, a circular rotating plate is fixed to the output end of the conversion assembly, and the bin bodies are fixed to the rotating plate in a ring shape.

10. A UAV cabin, characterized in that: The UAV cabin is provided with a UAV quick battery replacement device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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