Battery replacement station supporting battery replacement of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to a battery swap station supporting battery swap of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles. The electrical changing station comprises an electrical changing station body, the electrical changing station body comprises at least two parking aprons, and each parking apron is provided with an optical marker combination and a two-dimensional code which are used for providing visual markers for a camera arranged on an unmanned aerial vehicle. The logistics unmanned aerial vehicle charging station solves the problem that only one nearby charging station waits for charging on the way, multiple logistics unmanned aerial vehicles can be contained for charging and charging at the same time, the transportation distance of the logistics unmanned aerial vehicles is enlarged infinitely, and different optical marker combinations and two-dimensional codes are arranged on the parking aprons, so that the transportation distance of the logistics unmanned aerial vehicles can be enlarged infinitely. The unmanned aerial vehicle can accurately position the parking apron of the battery replacing station, the landing accuracy of the unmanned aerial vehicle is greatly improved, the charging effect of the wireless coil in the center of the parking apron is improved, and the charging efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular to a battery swap station that supports battery swapping for multiple UAVs. Background Art

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are unmanned aircraft controlled by radio remote control and self-contained programmable devices, or operated fully or intermittently autonomously by an onboard computer. A drone airport deploys automated airports equipped with drones at the required site. Operators can remotely control the airport and drones from behind, or program the drones to automatically take off and perform tasks such as inspections, achieving full automation. A battery swap airport is an automated airport equipped with battery charging slots and a robotic arm for battery replacement. After a drone's operation is completed, it automatically replaces a fully charged battery in the hangar and automatically recharges a low-battery battery in the charging slot. Drones are now replacing or supplementing manual operations in a variety of industries, including inspection, surveying and mapping, firefighting, and film and television. In many drone applications, two or even more drones are required to operate together. To ensure uninterrupted operation, airports require multiple charging slots and multiple drones. The existing airport structure will have problems with landing difficulties and poor accuracy when accommodating multiple drones. Even with a drone battery swap station, it can only support battery swapping for one drone. If the logistics drone has weak endurance at this time and the battery swap station is occupied, it can only hover and wait, and there is a great risk of a crash due to lack of power.

[0003] Therefore, the existing technology needs to be further developed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned technical deficiencies and provide a battery swap station that supports battery swapping for multiple drones, so as to solve the problems existing in the existing technology.

[0005] To achieve the above technical objectives, the present invention provides a battery swap station that supports multiple drones to swap batteries, including:

[0006] The battery swap station includes a battery swap station body, which includes at least two helipads. Each of the helipads is provided with an optical marker combination and a QR code for providing visual markings for a camera provided on a drone.

[0007] Specifically, the at least two aprons include:

[0008] A first apron and a second apron, wherein the first apron is provided with a first optical marker combination, and the second apron is provided with a second optical marker combination.

[0009] Specifically, the first optical marker combination includes a first optical marker, a second optical marker, and a third optical marker; the second optical marker combination includes a fourth optical marker, a fifth optical marker, and a sixth optical marker.

[0010] Specifically, the first optical marker, the second optical marker, and the third optical marker are not on the same straight line, the fourth optical marker, the fifth optical marker, and the sixth optical marker are not on the same straight line, and the area of ​​a triangle formed with the first optical marker, the second optical marker, and the third optical marker as vertices is different from the area of ​​a triangle formed with the fourth optical marker, the fifth optical marker, and the sixth optical marker as vertices.

[0011] Specifically, the first optical marker, the second optical marker, the third optical marker, the fourth optical marker, the fifth optical marker and the sixth optical marker are located on the same horizontal plane.

[0012] Specifically, a wireless power transmission coil is provided at the center of the first apron and the second apron, which is used to wirelessly charge the battery of the drone when the drone lands at the center of the first apron or the second apron.

[0013] Specifically, the bottoms of the first apron and the second apron are both fixedly connected to the electric-controlled telescopic device.

[0014] Specifically, a rain gauge is also provided on the battery swap station body.

[0015] Specifically, an anemometer is also provided on the battery swap station body.

[0016] Beneficial effects:

[0017] This utility model solves the problem that there is only one battery swap station nearby during the route waiting for battery swapping. It can accommodate multiple logistics drones for battery swapping and charging at the same time, and realizes infinite expansion of the transportation distance of logistics drones. In addition, this utility model sets different optical marker combinations and QR codes on each apron, so that drones can accurately locate the apron of the battery swap station, which greatly improves the landing accuracy of the drone, improves the charging effect of the wireless coil in the center of the apron, and improves the charging efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a battery swap station that supports battery swapping for multiple drones, provided in a specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] The following reference numerals are present in the above drawings:

[0020] 1. First optical marker; 2. Second optical marker; 3. Third optical marker; 4. Fourth optical marker; 5. Fifth optical marker; 6. Sixth optical marker; 7. First UAV; 8. First helipad; 101. Battery swap station body; 102. Rain gauge; 104. Anemometer; 107. Second helipad; 108. Second UAV; 112. Electric telescopic device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the following is a clear and complete description of the technical solution of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings of the present invention. Based on the embodiments in this application, other similar embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work should fall within the scope of protection of this application. In addition, the directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as "up", "down", "left", "right", etc., are only referenced to the directions of the drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are used to illustrate rather than limit the invention of the present invention.

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0023] See also Figure 1 The utility model provides a battery swap station that supports multiple drones to swap batteries, including:

[0024] The battery swap station includes a battery swap station body 101, and the battery swap station body 101 includes at least two helipads, each of which is provided with an optical marker combination and a QR code for providing visual markings for a camera provided on a drone.

[0025] Specifically, the at least two aprons include:

[0026] A first apron 8 and a second apron 107 , wherein the first apron 8 is provided with a first optical marker combination, and the second apron 107 is provided with a second optical marker combination.

[0027] Specifically, the first optical marker combination includes a first optical marker 1 , a second optical marker 2 , and a third optical marker 3 ; the second optical marker combination includes a fourth optical marker 4 , a fifth optical marker 5 , and a sixth optical marker 6 .

[0028] Specifically, the first optical marker 1, the second optical marker 2, and the third optical marker 3 are not on the same straight line, the fourth optical marker 4, the fifth optical marker 5, and the sixth optical marker 6 are not on the same straight line, and the area of ​​the triangle formed with the first optical marker 1, the second optical marker 2, and the third optical marker 3 as vertices is different from the area of ​​the triangle formed with the fourth optical marker 4, the fifth optical marker 5, and the sixth optical marker 6 as vertices.

[0029] It can be understood that since the area of ​​the triangle formed by the first optical marker 1, the second optical marker 2, and the third optical marker 3 as vertices is different from the area of ​​the triangle formed by the fourth optical marker 4, the fifth optical marker 5, and the sixth optical marker 6 as vertices, the relative positions of the three optical markers in the optical marker combination are different, thereby providing different visual markers for the camera set on the drone, making it easier for the drone to distinguish between the first apron 8 and the second apron 107, so that the drone can accurately locate the apron of the battery swap station, greatly improving the landing accuracy of the drone, improving the charging effect of the wireless coil in the center of the apron, and improving the charging efficiency.

[0030] Specifically, the first optical marker 1 , the second optical marker 2 , the third optical marker 3 , the fourth optical marker 4 , the fifth optical marker 5 and the sixth optical marker 6 are located on the same horizontal plane.

[0031] Specifically, a wireless power transmission coil is provided at the center of the first apron 8 and the second apron 107, which is used to wirelessly charge the battery of the drone when the drone lands at the center of the first apron 8 or the second apron 107.

[0032] Specifically, the two-dimensional codes are respectively set at the center of the first apron 8 and the second apron 107 , and at the same time, the two-dimensional codes are located above the wireless power transmission coil.

[0033] It can be understood that, assuming that a first drone 7 is docked on the first helipad 8 and a second drone 108 is docked on the second helipad 107, a wireless power transmitting coil is set in the center of the first helipad 8 and the second helipad 107, and a power receiving coil is set at the bottom of the first drone 7 and the second drone 108. The power receiving coils are electrically connected to the batteries of the drones respectively, and the batteries of the first drone 7 and the second drone 108 are charged through the power receiving coil and the wireless power transmitting coil.

[0034] Specifically, the bottoms of the first apron 8 and the second apron 107 are both fixedly connected to the electric-controlled telescopic device 112 .

[0035] Specifically, a rain gauge 102 is also provided on the battery swap station body 101 .

[0036] Specifically, an anemometer 104 is also provided on the battery swap station body 101 .

[0037] Anemometer 104 not only monitors wind speed but also temperature. It has internal temperature and humidity sensors and a vent on its housing, allowing the sensors to directly contact the outside air for precise temperature measurement. The rain gauge 102 and anemometer 104 provide the battery swap station with a high level of environmental awareness, providing environmental data feedback during drone operations and ensuring flight safety. To provide intuitive monitoring of the external environment, anemometer 104 is also equipped with a camera facing forward, providing a good field of view for monitoring the station's external environment.

[0038] It can be understood that the utility model solves the problem of having only one battery swap station nearby during the route waiting for battery swapping, and can accommodate multiple logistics drones for battery swapping and charging at the same time, thereby infinitely expanding the transportation distance of logistics drones. In addition, the utility model sets different optical marker combinations and QR codes on each apron, so that the drone can accurately locate the apron of the battery swap station, which greatly improves the landing accuracy of the drone, improves the charging effect of the wireless coil in the center of the apron, and improves the charging efficiency.

[0039] The various technical features described above can be combined arbitrarily. Although not all possible combinations of these technical features are described, any combination of these technical features should be considered to be covered by this specification as long as such combination does not conflict.

[0040] The specific embodiments of the present invention described above do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any other corresponding changes and modifications made based on the technical concept of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery swap station that supports multiple drones swapping batteries, characterized in that: The battery swap station comprises a battery swap station body (101), and the battery swap station body (101) comprises at least two helipads, each of which is provided with an optical marker combination and a QR code for providing visual markings for a camera provided on a drone.

2. The battery swap station supporting multiple drones according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least two aprons include: A first apron (8) and a second apron (107), wherein the first apron (8) is provided with a first optical marker combination, and the second apron (107) is provided with a second optical marker combination.

3. The battery swap station supporting multiple drones according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first optical marker combination includes a first optical marker (1), a second optical marker (2), and a third optical marker (3); the second optical marker combination includes a fourth optical marker (4), a fifth optical marker (5), and a sixth optical marker (6).

4. The battery swap station supporting multiple drones according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first optical marker (1), the second optical marker (2), and the third optical marker (3) are not on the same straight line, the fourth optical marker (4), the fifth optical marker (5), and the sixth optical marker (6) are not on the same straight line, and the area of ​​a triangle formed with the first optical marker (1), the second optical marker (2), and the third optical marker (3) as vertices is different from the area of ​​a triangle formed with the fourth optical marker (4), the fifth optical marker (5), and the sixth optical marker (6) as vertices.

5. The battery swap station supporting multiple drones according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first optical marker (1), the second optical marker (2), the third optical marker (3), the fourth optical marker (4), the fifth optical marker (5) and the sixth optical marker (6) are located on the same horizontal plane.

6. The battery swap station supporting multiple drones according to claim 2, characterized in that: A wireless power transmission coil is provided at the center of each of the first helipad (8) and the second helipad (107), for wirelessly charging the battery of the drone when the drone lands at the center of the first helipad (8) or the second helipad (107).

7. The battery swap station supporting multiple drones according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottoms of the first apron (8) and the second apron (107) are both fixedly connected to the electric-controlled telescopic device (112).

8. The battery swap station supporting multiple drones according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery swap station body (101) is also provided with a rain gauge (102).

9. The battery swap station supporting multiple drones according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery swap station body (101) is also provided with an anemometer (104).

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