Energy supply system for unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron

Abstract

The utility model discloses an energy supply system for an unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron. The energy supply system comprises a shell, an energy storage power supply, a solar charging device and a data processing device. Wherein the energy storage power supply and the data processing device are arranged in the shell, the energy storage power supply is used for replacing a power supply of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the energy storage power supply comprises at least one mobile power supply; the solar charging device is electrically connected with the energy storage power supply, and electric energy of the solar charging device can charge the energy storage power supply and / or the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron; the data processing device is electrically connected with the energy storage power supply, and the data processing device can wirelessly interact with the unmanned aerial vehicle. The field operation unmanned aerial vehicle is provided with the energy storage power source and the solar charging device for supplying power to the energy storage power source, it is ensured that the power source of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be charged in the field, and the energy storage power source is provided with a plurality of portable mobile power sources and can serve as a reserve power source of the field operation unmanned aerial vehicle; and the unmanned aerial vehicle can operate for a longer time in a place farther from the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an energy supply system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) landing pad, belonging to the technical field of UAVs. Background Art

[0002] The drone helipad is a place for parking drones, storing drones outdoors and protecting them. It is also an important facility that assists drones in achieving autonomous landing and takeoff on the helipad through autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance functions.

[0003] Drones typically have short flight times due to battery capacity limitations. Most consumer drones have a flight time of 20 to 30 minutes. To extend a drone's operating time, frequent charging or battery replacement is required. When a drone is located outdoors in difficult-to-charge areas, it cannot recharge further, and relying solely on its backup power source is insufficient for extended field operations. There is an urgent need for an energy supply system for drone landing pads to ensure the drone can continuously and efficiently perform its missions. Utility Model Content

[0004] In response to the above-mentioned deficiencies in the existing technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an energy supply system for a drone helipad, which is placed in an area where operations are carried out in the field, and is equipped with an energy storage power supply and a solar charging device for supplying power to the energy storage power supply, to ensure that the power supply of the drone can be charged in the field. The energy storage power supply is equipped with multiple portable mobile power supplies, which can be used as a reserve power source for drones operating in the field, so that the drone can operate for a longer time at a farther place from the drone helipad.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an energy supply system for a drone landing pad, comprising:

[0006] The shell includes a work surface on top thereof for placing a drone landing pad;

[0007] An energy storage power supply is disposed in the housing, the energy storage power supply including at least one mobile power supply for replacing the power supply of the drone, and the mobile power supply is detachably disposed in the housing;

[0008] a solar charging device, the solar charging device being electrically connected to the energy storage power supply, being disposed on the top surface of the housing and spaced apart from the work surface, the solar charging device being configured to convert solar energy into electrical energy when solar energy is obtained and store the electrical energy in the energy storage power supply;

[0009] a data processing device, the data processing device being electrically connected to the energy storage power supply, the energy storage power supply supplying power to the data processing device, and the data processing device being capable of wirelessly interacting with the drone;

[0010] Among them, the energy storage power supply can also provide power for the drone landing pad placed on the work surface, and / or the solar charging device can convert solar energy into electrical energy to provide power for the drone landing pad placed on the work surface when solar energy is obtained.

[0011] Furthermore, as a more preferred embodiment of the present invention, the data processing device includes:

[0012] A processor, which is used for local data processing and processing information data transmitted back by the drone;

[0013] A network communicator, the network communicator being electrically connected to the energy storage power supply and the processor respectively; the network communicator being capable of providing a drone data backhaul network;

[0014] A data storage device is electrically connected to the processor and is capable of storing data information transmitted back by the drone.

[0015] Furthermore, as a more preferred embodiment of the present invention, the energy storage power supply also includes a fixed power supply arranged in the shell, the fixed power supply is electrically connected to the data processing device, the solar charging device converts solar energy into electrical energy when solar energy is obtained, and stores the solar energy in the fixed power supply before the mobile power supply, and the fixed power supply supplies power to the data processing device before the mobile power supply.

[0016] Furthermore, as a more preferred embodiment of the present invention, the energy supply system also includes: a monitoring camera device, which is electrically connected to the energy storage power supply and the processor respectively, and the data of the monitoring camera device can be stored in the data storage device after being processed by the processor.

[0017] Furthermore, as a more preferred embodiment of the present invention, the energy supply system also includes a wireless charging panel arranged on the work surface, and the wireless charging panel is electrically connected to the energy storage power supply; the wireless charging panel is adapted to the inductive charging module of the drone landing pad, and the wireless charging panel can wirelessly charge the drone landing pad.

[0018] Furthermore, as a more preferred embodiment of the present invention, the energy storage power supply includes a portable case for carrying the mobile power supply, the bottom of the portable case is provided with wheels, and the top of the portable case is provided with a retractable pull rod.

[0019] Furthermore, as a more preferred embodiment of the present invention, the interior of the housing is hollow, and the energy storage power supply and the data processing device are arranged inside the housing;

[0020] The solar charging device includes a photovoltaic panel and a photovoltaic controller. The photovoltaic controller is arranged inside the shell, and the photovoltaic panel is arranged on the work surface.

[0021] Furthermore, as a more preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shell includes an installation window arranged on one side of the shell body, and the installation window is provided with a cover body, and the cover body is detachably connected to the installation window.

[0022] Furthermore, as a more preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shell includes at least one ventilation window arranged on at least one side of the shell body, and the outer top of the at least one ventilation window is provided with a waterproof outer edge, and the waterproof outer edge can guide the liquid to drip away from the ventilation window.

[0023] Furthermore, as a more preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shell includes an anti-settling base arranged at the bottom of the shell body, the anti-settling base includes a first plate arranged at the bottom of the anti-settling base and a second plate arranged at the top of the anti-settling base, and the four corners between the first plate and the second plate are respectively provided with height adjustment parts, the bottom of the first plate is used for ground contact, and the top of the second plate is movably connected to the bottom of the shell.

[0024] Furthermore, as a more preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shell includes a monitoring support member arranged on the work surface, one end of the monitoring support member is detachably connected to the working surface of the shell, and the other end is detachably connected to the monitoring camera device.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects are:

[0026] The utility model is equipped with an energy storage power supply and a solar charging device for supplying power to the energy storage power supply, thereby ensuring that the power supply of the UAV can be charged in the wild. The energy storage power supply is equipped with multiple portable mobile power supplies, which can be used as a reserve power supply for UAVs operating in the field, so that the UAV can operate for a longer time at a place farther away from the UAV landing pad. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the energy supply system with a drone landing pad in the embodiment.

[0028] Figure 2 2 is a structural block diagram of the energy supply system in the embodiment.

[0029] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the shell in the embodiment.

[0030] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the shell in the embodiment.

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] 1-Energy storage power supply, 11-Mobile power supply, 12-Fixed power supply, 13-Portable box, 131-Wheel body, 132-Pull rod, 2-Solar charging device, 3-Data processing device, 31-Processor, 32-Network communicator, 33-Data storage device, 34-Monitoring camera device, 35-Display and control unit; 4-Casing, 41-Casing body, 42-Work surface, 43-Installation window, 44-Cover, 45-Ventilation window, 46-Monitoring support; 100-UAV landing pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being “fixed on” or “set on” another component, it can be directly on the other component or indirectly set on the other component; when a component is referred to as being “connected to” another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or indirectly connected to the other component.

[0035] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" or "several" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0037] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for people familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantive technical significance. Any structural modification, change in proportional relationship or adjustment of size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application without affecting the efficacy and purpose that can be achieved by this application.

[0038] Example

[0039] This embodiment aims to solve the problem in the prior art that when a drone is located in an outdoor area where charging is difficult, the drone cannot be further charged and can not operate for a longer period of time in the field by relying solely on the drone's original backup power supply. To this end, the purpose of this embodiment is to provide an energy supply system for a drone landing pad, such as Figure 1 As shown, the energy supply system for the drone landing pad can be placed in the area where operations are carried out in the field. It is equipped with an energy storage power supply 1 and a solar charging device 2 for supplying power to the energy storage power supply 1, ensuring that the power supply of the drone can be charged in the field. The energy storage power supply 1 is equipped with multiple portable mobile power supplies 11, which can be used as a reserve power source for drones operating in the field. The drone can carry out operations for a longer time at a place farther away from the drone landing pad 100.

[0040] It should be noted that there is at least one mobile power source 11 in the energy storage power source 1. In the embodiment of the present application, the energy storage power source 1 is provided with multiple portable mobile power sources 11. In other optional implementations, the energy storage power source 1 may also include one mobile power source 11.

[0041] The energy storage power supply 1 is used to replace the power supply of the drone, that is, the mobile power supply 11 is adapted to the power supply of the drone during use. The number of mobile power supplies 11 in the energy storage power supply 1 can be set according to needs, and the embodiment of the present application does not limit the number of mobile power supplies 11 in the energy storage power supply 11.

[0042] In the case of multiple power banks 11, the models of the multiple power banks 11 can be the same or different. In one embodiment, the multiple power banks 11 are of the same model and can be used with the same model of drone. In another embodiment, at least two of the multiple power banks 11 are of different models and can be used with at least two models of drones.

[0043] Energy storage power supply 1 can power drone landing pad 100. For example, a wireless charging panel is installed on the working surface of drone landing pad 100, and drone landing pad 100 is equipped with an inductive charging module that matches the wireless charging panel. In other words, energy storage power supply 1 can charge drone landing pad 100 through electromagnetic induction between the wireless charging panel and the inductive charging module. Wireless charging technology is primarily based on the principle of electromagnetic induction, transmitting electrical energy through electromagnetic induction between a transmitting coil and a receiving coil.

[0044] The solar charging device 2 is electrically connected to the energy storage power supply 1 , and the electric energy of the solar charging device 2 can charge the energy storage power supply 1 , thereby preventing the energy storage power supply 1 from running low on power due to long-term outdoor use.

[0045] It should be noted that the solar charging device 2 can also charge the drone landing pad 100. For example, it can be charged in a manner similar to the energy storage power supply 1. Of course, the solar charging device 2 can also charge the energy storage power supply 1, and when the energy storage power supply 1 is fully charged, it can also charge the drone landing pad 100.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 As shown, an energy supply system for a drone landing pad also includes: a data processing device 3.

[0047] The data processing device 3 is electrically connected to the energy storage power supply 1 , and the data processing device 3 can wirelessly interact with the drone to achieve data transmission, data processing, and data storage between the drone and the data processing device 3 .

[0048] Reference Figure 1 As shown, an energy supply system for a drone landing pad also includes: a shell 4.

[0049] The housing includes a work surface 42 located on its top for placing the drone landing pad 100. In some embodiments, height-adjustable feet are provided at the four corners of the bottom of the housing to adjust the levelness of the work surface 42. Exemplarily, the height-adjustable feet utilize bolts with large nuts that are threadedly connected to the housing.

[0050] Reference Figure 2As shown, data processing device 3 includes a processor 31, a network communicator 32, and a data storage device 33. Processor 31 is used for local data processing and processing information data transmitted back by the drone. For example, processor 31 can be an edge computing box to provide computing power support for data processing.

[0051] The network communicator 32 is electrically connected to the energy storage power supply 1 and the processor 31. The network communicator 32 can provide a network backhaul for the drone data. For example, it can be a 4G wireless router and antenna. The 4G wireless router is placed inside the cabinet, and the antenna is installed outside to provide a network backhaul for the drone data. In some embodiments, the antenna can be a Starlink satellite antenna to provide internet access to the device.

[0052] The data storage device 33 is electrically connected to the processor 31 and is capable of storing data transmitted by the drone. The drone can connect to the network and transmit the recorded data to the processor 31 for pre-processing before storing it in the data storage device 33 for further access. In some embodiments, the data processing device 3 also includes a display and control unit 35 for displaying the power level and charging status of the energy storage power supply 1.

[0053] It should be noted that the energy storage power supply 1 also includes a fixed power supply 12 disposed within the housing 4. The fixed power supply 12 is electrically connected to the data processing device 3. When the solar charging device 2 receives solar energy, it converts the solar energy into electrical energy and stores it in the fixed power supply in priority to the mobile power supply 11. The fixed power supply also supplies power to the data processing device in priority to the mobile power supply 11. This is used to configure the power supply requirements of the electrical components of the data processing device 3 and the solar charging device 2. After all the mobile power supplies 11 are completely removed, the entire system can still maintain normal operation through the fixed power supply, ensuring that the drone can fly back to the network for connection and data transmission, and ensuring that the monitoring camera 34 can maintain monitoring operations.

[0054] Reference Figure 1 and 2As shown, the data processing device 3 also includes a monitoring camera device 34. The monitoring camera device 34 is electrically connected to the energy storage power supply 1 and the processor 31 respectively. The monitoring camera device 34 is used to monitor the environment and personnel situation around the energy supply system. It is connected to the data network provided by the network communicator 32. The recorded data is processed by the processor 31 and stored in the data storage device 33, waiting for further call, wherein the user can directly connect to the data network provided by the network communicator 32 to call and view the monitoring records. Among them, the monitoring camera device 34 includes hardware components and system architecture. The hardware components include a camera chip: responsible for image capture. Lens: used to focus the image. Light board: provides lighting, especially in low-light environments. Housing: protects internal components. Among them, the system architecture includes front-end equipment: including cameras, manual or electric lenses, pan / tilt heads, protective covers, audio collectors, alarm detectors and multi-function decoders, etc. Among them, the monitoring camera device 34 is a prior art and is not described in detail here.

[0055] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the energy storage power supply 1 includes a portable case 13 for carrying the mobile power supplies 11. The bottom of the portable case 13 is provided with wheels 131, and the top is provided with a retractable pull rod 132. The purpose of the portable case 13 is that the user can easily remove the portable case 13 from the housing 4 and use the portable case 13 to carry multiple mobile power supplies 11 to the drone remote control point. This is convenient and labor-saving. The drone no longer needs to fly back to the landing pad to replace the power supply, so the drone can operate further away from the landing pad.

[0056] Reference Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the housing 4 of this embodiment includes a work surface 42 disposed on top of the housing body 41. The work surface 42 is capable of accommodating the drone landing pad 100. The housing 4 serves as a protective outer shell, and the top portion accommodates the drone landing pad 100, the surveillance camera 34, and the photovoltaic panels of the solar charging device 2. Furthermore, the housing 4 may also be equipped with several aviation sockets for quick connection between the inside and outside of the cabinet.

[0057] Reference Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the interior of the shell 4 is hollow, and the energy storage power supply 1 and the data processing device 3 are respectively arranged inside the shell 4; the solar charging device 2 includes a photovoltaic panel and a photovoltaic controller, the photovoltaic controller is arranged inside the shell 4, and the photovoltaic panel is arranged on the work surface 42.

[0058] Reference Figure 3 and 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 4 includes an installation window 43 provided on one side of the housing body 41, and the installation window 43 is provided with a cover 44. The cover 44 and the installation window 43 can be connected by a snap-fit connection, a bolt connection, or a hinged opening and closing connection.

[0059] Reference Figure 3 and 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 4 includes a ventilation window 45 provided on at least one side of the housing body 41. It should be noted that the ventilation windows 45 are provided on both sides of the housing 4, and a waterproof outer edge is provided on the outer side of the ventilation windows 45. The ventilation windows 45 can be a plurality of small windows arranged in an array, and a waterproof outer edge is provided on the outer top of each small window.

[0060] In some embodiments, the shell 4 includes an anti-settling base provided at the bottom of the shell body 41, which is used to fix the energy cabinet and prevent settlement. In some embodiments, the anti-settling base can be a double-layer plate that is greater than or equal to the work surface 42, which is respectively a first plate provided at the bottom of the anti-settling base and a second plate provided at the top of the anti-settling base. The four corners between the two layers of plates are provided with height adjustment members, and the exemplary height adjustment members can be height-adjustable in the form of bolts and nuts, which are used to adjust the horizontality. It should be added that usually, when the energy supply system is deployed in the field, a cement foundation needs to be built, and the ground needs to be leveled to prevent settlement, which is a lot of work. By fixing it to the ground through the anti-settling base, adjusting the level, and placing the shell 4 on it, the workload of the layout is reduced.

[0061] Reference Figure 3 and 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the shell 4 includes a monitoring support 46 arranged on the work surface 42 for supporting the monitoring camera device 34. One end of the monitoring support 46 is detachably connected to the work surface 42 of the shell 4, and the other end is detachably connected to the monitoring camera device 34.

[0062] The above description of the disclosed embodiments will enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An energy supply system for a drone landing pad, characterized in that: include: The shell includes a work surface on top thereof for placing a drone landing pad; An energy storage power supply is disposed in the housing, the energy storage power supply including at least one mobile power supply for replacing the power supply of the drone, and the mobile power supply is detachably disposed in the housing; a solar charging device, the solar charging device being electrically connected to the energy storage power supply, being disposed on the top surface of the housing and spaced apart from the work surface, the solar charging device being configured to convert solar energy into electrical energy when solar energy is obtained and store the electrical energy in the energy storage power supply; a data processing device, the data processing device being electrically connected to the energy storage power supply, the energy storage power supply supplying power to the data processing device, and the data processing device being capable of wirelessly interacting with the drone; Among them, the energy storage power supply can also provide power for the drone landing pad placed on the work surface, and / or the solar charging device can convert solar energy into electrical energy to provide power for the drone landing pad placed on the work surface when solar energy is obtained.

2. The energy supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data processing device includes: A processor, which is used for local data processing and processing information data transmitted back by the drone; A network communicator, the network communicator being electrically connected to the energy storage power supply and the processor respectively; the network communicator being capable of providing a drone data backhaul network; A data storage device is electrically connected to the processor and is capable of storing data information transmitted back by the drone.

3. The energy supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that The energy storage power supply also includes a fixed power supply arranged in the shell, and the fixed power supply is electrically connected to the data processing device. When the solar charging device obtains solar energy, it converts solar energy into electrical energy and stores it in the fixed power supply before the mobile power supply. The fixed power supply supplies power to the data processing device before the mobile power supply.

4. The energy supply system according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A monitoring camera device is electrically connected to the energy storage power supply and the processor respectively, and the data of the monitoring camera device can be stored in the data storage device after being processed by the processor.

5. The energy supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a wireless charging panel arranged on the work surface, which is electrically connected to the energy storage power supply; the wireless charging panel is adapted to the inductive charging module of the drone landing pad, and the wireless charging panel can wirelessly charge the drone landing pad.

6. The energy supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The energy storage power supply comprises a portable box for carrying the mobile power supply, a wheel body is provided at the bottom of the portable box, and a retractable pull rod is provided at the top of the portable box.

7. The energy supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interior of the housing is hollow, and the energy storage power supply and the data processing device are arranged inside the housing; The solar charging device includes a photovoltaic panel and a photovoltaic controller. The photovoltaic controller is arranged inside the shell, and the photovoltaic panel is arranged on the work surface.

8. The energy supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell comprises an installation window arranged on one side of the shell body. The installation window is provided with a cover body. The cover body is detachably connected to the installation window.

9. The energy supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell includes at least one ventilation window arranged on at least one side of the shell body, and a waterproof outer edge is provided on the outer top of the at least one ventilation window, and the waterproof outer edge can guide liquid to drip away from the ventilation window.

10. The energy supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell includes an anti-settling base arranged at the bottom of the shell body, and the anti-settling base includes a first plate arranged at the bottom of the anti-settling base and a second plate arranged at the top of the anti-settling base. The four corners between the first plate and the second plate are respectively provided with height adjustment parts, the bottom of the first plate is used for ground contact, and the top of the second plate is movably connected to the bottom of the shell.

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