Unmanned aerial vehicle guiding device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to an unmanned aerial vehicle guiding device which comprises a track, a grabbing assembly, a pressing assembly and a guiding structure are assembled on the track in a sliding mode, the guiding structure comprises two limiting plates, and the two limiting plates are arranged on the front side and the rear side of the left end of the track respectively. Guide wheels are further arranged at the upper ends of the right sides of the limiting plates, the distance between the two guide wheels and the distance between the two limiting plates are matched with the end of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the pressing assembly is used for pressing the unmanned aerial vehicle into the space between the two limiting plates and the track. And the grabbing assembly is used for taking out the battery of the unmanned aerial vehicle and replacing the battery after the pressing assembly presses the unmanned aerial vehicle. When the unmanned aerial vehicle guiding device is used, the unmanned aerial vehicle can be guided into the space between the two limiting plates and the track through the guiding wheels, and damage to the unmanned aerial vehicle caused by collision between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the limiting plates is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and in particular to a UAV guidance device. Background Technology

[0002] Most of the drones currently used for inspection, reconnaissance, and other tasks are traditional quadcopter drones that use the flight principle of helicopters. These drones can stop and go at any time, making them suitable for inspection, reconnaissance, and other tasks. However, their short range and flight time limit their efficiency and scope of operation.

[0003] Chinese patent document CN 220865682 U discloses a multi-rotor drone that solves the above-mentioned problems. However, when using this multi-rotor drone, the battery needs to be removed by pressing two spring caps at the same time so that the two limiting blocks can be disengaged from their corresponding limiting slots. However, when pressing the spring caps, the multi-rotor drone is usually unstable when docking, which makes it difficult to remove the caps smoothly. As a result, the multi-rotor drone cannot be charged or the battery can not be replaced. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a drone guidance device to solve the technical problem of the difficulty in removing batteries from existing drones.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a drone guidance device with the following technical solution:

[0006] A drone guidance device includes a track, with the length direction of the track defined as the left-right direction. A gripping component, a pressing component, and a guide structure are slidably mounted on the track. The guide structure includes two limiting plates, which are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the left end of the track. A guide wheel is also provided on the upper right side of each limiting plate. The distance between the two guide wheels and the distance between the two limiting plates are adapted to the end of the drone. The pressing component is used to press the drone into the space between the two limiting plates and the track. The gripping component is used to remove and replace the drone's battery after the pressing component has pressed the drone firmly.

[0007] The beneficial effects are as follows: When using this drone guiding device, the drone is pressed downwards by the pressing component. As the drone moves downwards, the left and right sides of its end contact the guide wheels. The guide wheels on the adjacent sides rotate in opposite directions, thereby guiding the end of the drone between the two limiting plates, and thus fixing the drone within the space between the two limiting plates and the track. In use, this drone guiding device, through the guide wheels, guides the drone into the space between the two limiting plates and the track, preventing damage to the drone from collisions with the limiting plates.

[0008] Furthermore, a limit groove is provided on the upper surface of the limit plate, which is used to limit the movement of the drone.

[0009] Beneficial effects: Simple structure, improves the stability of the drone when it is fixed, and prevents the drone from moving in the left and right directions.

[0010] Furthermore, a rotating seat is provided at the right end of the limiting groove, and a rotating groove is provided on the rotating seat. Through holes are provided on both the left and right side walls of the rotating groove. A rotating rod is coaxially connected to the guide wheel, and the two ends of the rotating rod are coaxially fixed in the two through holes corresponding to the rotating groove.

[0011] Beneficial effects: Simple structure and easy to set up.

[0012] Furthermore, a bearing is coaxially mounted on the rotating rod, and a guide wheel is coaxially mounted on the outside of the bearing.

[0013] Beneficial effects: Simple structure, stable rotation, reduced friction, and protection for the drone.

[0014] Furthermore, the pressing assembly includes a pressing block, a connecting plate, a transmission rod, a transmission plate, and a pressing motor. The pressing block is connected to the connecting plate and is used to press the drone into the space between the two limiting plates and the track. The connecting plate is rotatably mounted on the track. The left end of the transmission rod is hinged to the upper end of the connecting plate, and the left end of the transmission plate is hinged to the right end of the transmission rod. The output shaft of the pressing motor is connected to a reversing reducer, which is connected to the right end of the transmission plate.

[0015] Beneficial effects: The structure is simple and easy to transmit, while avoiding excessive rotation of the transmission plate and improving the stability of the pressing block.

[0016] Furthermore, weight reduction holes are provided on both the pressing block and the limiting plate.

[0017] Beneficial effects: Reduced weight and lower costs.

[0018] Furthermore, a soft pad is provided on the lower end face of the pressing block, which is used to contact the drone.

[0019] Beneficial effects: Protects drones and reduces the probability of drone damage. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily understood by reading the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, several embodiments of the present invention are shown by way of example and not limitation, and like or corresponding reference numerals denote like or corresponding parts, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drone guidance device according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drone guidance device according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a drone guidance device according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged diagram of point C in the middle.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 1. Track; 2. Limiting plate; 3. Guide wheel; 4. Limiting groove; 5. Rotating seat; 6. Rotating groove; 7. Through hole; 8. Pressing block; 9. Connecting plate; 10. Transmission rod; 11. Transmission plate; 12. Pressing motor; 13. Reversing reducer; 14. Weight reduction hole; 15. Soft pad; 16. Holding claw; 17. Top block. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described below are only some, not all, of the embodiments disclosed. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0030] The number of any elements in the accompanying drawings is for illustrative purposes only and not as a limitation, and any naming is for distinction only and has no limiting meaning.

[0031] The principles and spirit of this utility model will be explained in detail below with reference to several representative embodiments.

[0032] Embodiment 1 of the UAV guidance device provided by this utility model:

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, a drone guidance device of this utility model includes a track 1, a gripping component, a pressing component, and a guiding structure. The length direction of the track 1 is defined as the left-right direction.

[0034] The guide structure includes two limiting plates 2, which are respectively located on the front and rear sides of the left end of the track 1. The upper surface of the limiting plate 2 is also provided with a limiting groove 4, which is used to limit the drone.

[0035] The right end of the limiting groove 4 is provided with a rotating seat 5, and a rotating groove 6 is provided on the rotating seat 5. Through holes 7 are provided on both the left and right side walls of the rotating groove 6. A rotating rod is coaxially fixed in the two through holes 7 of each rotating groove 6. A bearing is coaxially connected to the rotating rod. The rotating rod is coaxially fixed to the inner ring of the bearing. A guide wheel 3 is coaxially fixed on the outer ring of the bearing. The distance between the two guide wheels 3 and the distance between the two limiting plates 2 are adapted to the end of the UAV.

[0036] The pressing assembly is used to press the drone into the space between the two limiting plates 2 and the track 1.

[0037] The pressing assembly includes a pressing block 8, a connecting plate 9, a transmission rod 10, a transmission plate 11, and a pressing motor 12. The pressing block 8 is connected to the connecting plate 9 and is used to press the drone into the space between the two limiting plates 2 and the track 1. The connecting plate 9 is rotatably mounted on the track 1. The left end of the transmission rod 10 is hinged to the upper end of the connecting plate 9, and the left end of the transmission plate 11 is hinged to the right end of the transmission rod 10. The output shaft of the pressing motor 12 is connected to a reversing reducer 13, which is connected to the right end of the transmission plate 11.

[0038] To reduce costs, both the pressing block 8 and the limiting plate 2 are provided with weight reduction holes 14.

[0039] The lower end face of the pressing block 8 is provided with a soft pad 15, which is used to contact the drone.

[0040] The gripping component is used to remove and replace the drone's battery after the pressing component has pressed the drone firmly.

[0041] The gripping assembly includes two gripping claws 16 and a rotary motor for driving the gripping claws 16 to rotate. The output shaft of the rotary motor is connected to the right end of the gripping claw 16, thereby driving the right end of the gripping claw 16 to rotate to change the distance and space between the left ends of the two gripping claws 16, thus enabling the gripping assembly to grip the battery.

[0042] Each of the two gripping claws 16 has a top block 17 on one opposite side. The top block 17 is correspondingly set and adapted to the spring cap of the drone. In use, the two top blocks 17 of the two gripping claws 16 press against the two spring caps on the drone, thereby causing the battery limit block of the drone to disengage from the limit groove 4, and then the battery can be removed and replaced.

[0043] When using the drone guidance device of this utility model, the drone is pressed down by the pressing component. When the drone moves down, the left and right sides of the end of the drone come into contact with the guide wheels 3. The side of the two guide wheels 3 that is close to each other is subjected to force and rotates in opposite directions, thereby guiding the end of the drone to the space between the two limiting plates 2, and then fixing the drone in the space between the two limiting plates 2 and the track 1.

[0044] The drone guiding device of this utility model can guide the drone into the space between two limiting plates and the track through the guide wheels, so as to avoid the drone from colliding with the limiting plates and causing damage to the drone.

[0045] Embodiment 2 of the UAV guidance device provided by this utility model:

[0046] The main difference between it and Embodiment 1 is that in Embodiment 1, a limiting groove is also provided on the upper surface of the limiting plate, and the limiting groove is used to limit the drone.

[0047] In this embodiment, no limiting groove is provided.

[0048] Embodiment 3 of the UAV guidance device provided by this utility model:

[0049] The main difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that: in Embodiment 1, a rotating seat is provided at the right end of the limiting groove, a rotating groove is provided on the rotating seat, and through holes are provided on both the left and right side walls of the rotating groove. A rotating rod is coaxially connected to the guide wheel, and the two ends of the rotating rod are coaxially fixed in the two through holes of the corresponding rotating groove.

[0050] In this embodiment, a rotating groove is provided on the limiting plate, which extends through the limiting plate in the front-to-back direction. A rotating rod extending in the left-to-right direction is provided in the rotating groove, and a guide wheel is rotatably mounted on the rotating rod.

[0051] Embodiment 4 of the UAV guidance device provided by this utility model:

[0052] The main difference between it and Embodiment 1 is that in Embodiment 1, a bearing is coaxially mounted on the rotating rod, and the guide wheel is coaxially mounted on the outside of the bearing.

[0053] In this embodiment, the guide wheel is coaxially sleeved on the rotating rod.

[0054] Embodiment 5 of the UAV guidance device provided by this utility model:

[0055] The main difference between it and Example 1 is that in Example 1, the lower end face of the pressing block is provided with a soft pad, which is used to contact the drone.

[0056] In this embodiment, no soft pad is provided; the pressing block is made of rubber.

[0057] Based on the above description in this specification, those skilled in the art will also understand that the following terms used, such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "width," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," are terms indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification. They are only for the purpose of facilitating the explanation of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not explicitly or implicitly suggest that the device or element involved must have the specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above-mentioned orientation or positional relationship terms should not be understood or interpreted as limitations on the present invention.

[0058] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the methods and techniques disclosed above without departing from the scope of the present invention to create equivalent embodiments. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0059] In addition, in the description of this specification, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three or more, etc., unless otherwise expressly and specifically defined.

Claims

1. A drone guidance device, characterized in that, The system includes a track, defined as running horizontally. A gripping assembly, a pressing assembly, and a guide structure are slidably mounted on the track. The guide structure includes two limiting plates, each located on the front and rear sides of the left end of the track. Guide wheels are also located on the upper right side of each limiting plate. The distance between the two guide wheels and the distance between the two limiting plates are adapted to the end of the drone. The pressing assembly is used to press the drone into the space between the two limiting plates and the track. The gripping assembly is used to remove and replace the drone's battery after the pressing assembly has pressed the drone firmly.

2. The UAV guidance device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the limit plate is also provided with a limit groove, which is used to limit the movement of the drone.

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) guidance device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The right end of the limiting groove is provided with a rotating seat, and the rotating seat is provided with a rotating groove. Both sides of the rotating groove are provided with through holes. The guide wheel is coaxially connected to a rotating rod, and the two ends of the rotating rod are coaxially fixed in the two through holes of the corresponding rotating groove.

4. The UAV guidance device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A bearing is coaxially mounted on the rotating rod, and a guide wheel is coaxially mounted on the outside of the bearing.

5. A drone guidance device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The pressing assembly includes a pressing block, a connecting plate, a transmission rod, a transmission plate, and a pressing motor. The pressing block is connected to the connecting plate and is used to press the drone into the space between the two limiting plates and the track. The connecting plate is rotatably mounted on the track. The left end of the transmission rod is hinged to the upper end of the connecting plate, and the left end of the transmission plate is hinged to the right end of the transmission rod. The output shaft of the pressing motor is connected to a reversing reducer, which is connected to the right end of the transmission plate.

6. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) guidance device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Weight reduction holes are provided on both the pressing block and the limiting plate.

7. A drone guidance device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower end face of the pressing block is provided with a soft pad, which is used to contact the drone.

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