Unmanned aerial vehicle heat preservation box and unmanned aerial vehicle transportation system
By using a combination of amorphous material heating elements and temperature sensor controllers in the drone insulated box, precise temperature detection and uniform control are achieved, solving the problem of cargo quality degradation caused by unstable temperature in traditional transportation methods.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423278832.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-30
AI Technical Summary
Traditional transportation methods cannot effectively maintain the temperature range of temperature-sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals, fresh food, and laboratory samples, leading to a decline in quality.
Using a heating element made of amorphous material, combined with a temperature sensor and controller, the system enables precise detection and control of the temperature inside the drone's insulated box, ensuring temperature uniformity and stability.
Ensuring the temperature remains within the required range and avoiding localized overheating improves the accuracy and stability of temperature control, reducing the impact on drug quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of drone transportation technology, and in particular relates to a drone insulated box and a drone transportation system. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, with the rapid development of drone technology, drones are being used more and more widely in logistics, medical rescue, and agricultural monitoring. However, protecting goods, especially temperature-sensitive items (such as medicines, fresh food, and laboratory samples), during transportation has become a significant technical challenge.
[0003] However, traditional transportation methods often cannot effectively maintain a specific temperature range, leading to a decline in the quality and loss of goods. This is especially true for transported items such as pharmaceuticals, fresh food, and laboratory samples, where the decline in quality may affect public health and the experimental process. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a drone insulated box, which aims to solve the problem of how to maintain the quality of transported goods.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:
[0006] In a first aspect, a drone insulation box is provided, comprising: a box body having a accommodating cavity, a heating component connected to the box body, and an energy storage battery connected to the box body and used to supply power to the heating component. The heating component includes a heating tape made of amorphous material and connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, a temperature sensor connected to the box body, and a controller connected to the box body and communicatively connected to the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is used to detect temperature information inside the accommodating cavity, and the controller controls the disconnection and connection of the heating tape and the energy storage battery according to the temperature information.
[0007] In some embodiments, multiple heating tapes are arranged, and each heating tape is spaced apart from the inner wall of the receiving cavity.
[0008] In some embodiments, the heating elements are arranged at equal intervals and located on the same inner wall of the accommodating cavity.
[0009] In some embodiments, the heating assembly further includes an electrode layer located in the accommodating cavity and made of a conductive material, the electrode layer being connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity and two electrode layers being arranged at intervals, and the two ends of each heating element being electrically connected to the two electrode layers respectively.
[0010] In some embodiments, the heating element is provided on both opposite walls of the accommodating cavity.
[0011] In some embodiments, the drone insulated box further includes a reflective layer connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the heating element is located on the reflective layer.
[0012] In some embodiments, the accommodating cavity is further provided with a heat insulation layer, which is connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity and located between the inner wall of the accommodating cavity and the reflective layer.
[0013] In some embodiments, the enclosure is made of carbon fiber material.
[0014] In some embodiments, the enclosure includes a body having the accommodating cavity and a door connected to the body, the body having an opening communicating with the accommodating cavity, and the door being rotatably connected to the edge of the opening and used to open or close the opening.
[0015] Secondly, a drone transportation system is provided, which includes the drone insulated box and the drone itself, wherein the drone insulated box is detachably connected to the drone.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The insulated box for drones uses a heating tape made of amorphous material. Through the coordinated work of temperature sensors and controllers, the temperature inside the containment cavity can be accurately detected and controlled to ensure that the temperature inside the box meets the requirements. The heating tape made of amorphous material has good thermal conductivity, which can achieve uniform heating inside the insulated box. The heating tape is not prone to local overheating during the heating process, which helps to ensure the uniformity and stability of the temperature distribution inside the insulated box and avoid the impact of temperature fluctuations on the quality of medicines. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or exemplary technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drone insulated box provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the drone's insulated box along the horizontal direction;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a drone insulated box provided in another embodiment of this application;
[0021] Figure 4This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) transportation system provided in another embodiment of this application.
[0022] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:
[0023] 100. Insulated box for drones; 10. Box body; 11. Box body; 12. Box door; 111. Opening; 112. Receptacle; 20. Heating element; 21. Heating tube; 22. Electrode layer; 23. Controller; Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.
[0025] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly or indirectly attached to that other component. When a component is referred to as "connected to" another component, it can be directly or indirectly connected to that other component. The terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," etc., indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are for ease of description only, not to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features. "A plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.
[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 2 This application provides a drone insulated box 100 and a drone transportation system therein. The drone insulated box 100 can be used to contain items that need to be transported, such as medicines, fresh food, and laboratory samples. Medicines, fresh food, and laboratory samples are all temperature-sensitive and require a suitable temperature environment. In this application embodiment, the items to be transported are medicines. In other embodiments, the items can be selected according to the actual situation, and no limitation is made here.
[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 2The drone insulated box 100 includes: a box body 10 with a accommodating cavity 112, a heating element 20 connected to the box body 10, and an energy storage battery connected to the box body 10 and used to supply power to the heating element 20. In this embodiment, the box body 10 is rectangular and made of a material with a certain strength to ensure the structural strength of the box body 10. In other embodiments, the box body 10 may also be cubic or cylindrical, without limitation, and can be selected according to the actual situation. The energy storage battery may be a lithium battery, which can be repeatedly charged and discharged to provide power to the heating element 20. It is understood that the energy storage battery may be located inside the accommodating cavity 112, for example, during transportation, along the vertical direction, the energy storage battery is located on the side wall of the accommodating cavity 112. Alternatively, the energy storage battery may also be located outside the box body 10, for example, at the top of the box body 10, and the outer shell of the energy storage battery is treated to be rainproof and high temperature resistant to ensure the normal operation of the energy storage battery.
[0028] Please see Figures 1 to 2 The heating component 20 includes a heating tape 21 made of amorphous material and connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 112, a temperature sensor connected to the housing 10, and a controller 23 connected to the housing 10 and communicatively connected to the temperature sensor. The heating tape 21 can be electrically connected to the energy storage battery. Being made of amorphous material, the heating tape 21 can generate a high temperature at a low current, resulting in high energy conversion efficiency. Due to the current, electrons within the disordered atomic structure of the heating tape 21 undergo random motion, generating radiant heat energy, which is emitted vertically from the tape surface in the form of far-infrared thermal radiation. The temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature information within the accommodating cavity 112, and the controller 23 controls the disconnection and connection of the heating tape 21 with the energy storage battery based on the temperature information. For example, if the storage temperature range for the medicine is 10-12 degrees Celsius, when the temperature sensor detects that the temperature inside the cavity 112 is below 10 degrees Celsius, the controller 23 controls the heating tape 21 to be electrically connected to the energy storage battery, thereby causing the heating tape 21 to generate heat and radiate heat energy into the cavity 112. When the temperature sensor detects that the temperature inside the cavity 112 is above 12 degrees Celsius, the controller 23 controls the heating tape 21 to be disconnected from the energy storage battery, thereby stopping the heating tape 21 from generating heat.
[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 2The drone insulated box 100 provided in this application uses a heating tape 21 made of amorphous material. Through the coordinated work of temperature sensor and controller 23, the temperature inside the accommodating cavity 112 can be accurately detected and controlled to ensure that the temperature inside the box meets the requirements. The heating tape 21 made of amorphous material has good thermal conductivity and can achieve uniform heating inside the insulated box. The heating tape 21 is not prone to local overheating during the heating process, which helps to ensure the uniformity and stability of the temperature distribution inside the insulated box and avoid the impact of temperature fluctuations on the quality of medicines.
[0030] Optionally, the controller 23 dynamically adjusts the operating status of the heating element 21 based on real-time temperature information, thereby improving energy efficiency, reducing unnecessary power consumption, and avoiding overheating or overcooling.
[0031] Alternatively, the heating element 21 made of amorphous material also has the following characteristics:
[0032] Uniformity: Because amorphous materials have no grain boundary defects and their internal structure is uniform, the heating tape 21 can provide a more uniform electrothermal conversion effect. During use, the heating tape 21 can achieve stable and uniform heating, avoiding the problem of local overheating.
[0033] Flexibility and adjustability: The heating tape 21 made of amorphous material usually has high flexibility and can be flexibly arranged according to the internal structure of the drone insulation box 100. For example, when the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 112 is curved, the heating tape 21 can be bent to adapt to the shape of the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 112, thereby achieving precise control of the temperature inside the accommodating cavity 112 without affecting the space.
[0034] Lightweight and Highly Efficient: The amorphous heating tape 21 is lighter than traditional metallic materials, reducing additional weight while maintaining efficient heating performance. For drone delivery systems, weight reduction is crucial for flight performance. The lightweight nature of the heating tape 21 allows drones to reduce energy consumption while ensuring effective temperature control.
[0035] High durability and corrosion resistance: Amorphous materials typically have strong corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, which can maintain a stable heating effect during long-term use and are not prone to performance degradation or failure due to environmental changes (such as humidity, oxidation, etc.), thus enhancing reliability and durability.
[0036] Optionally, the thickness of the heating tape 21 ranges from 25 to 30 micrometers, such as 25 micrometers, 25.6 micrometers, 27.3 micrometers, 28 micrometers, 28.6 micrometers, 29 micrometers, 29.5 micrometers, and 30 micrometers. In this embodiment, the thickness of the heating tape 21 is 26 micrometers. In other embodiments, the thickness can be selected according to the actual situation, and there is no limitation here.
[0037] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, multiple heating tapes 21 are arranged, and each heating tape 21 is spaced apart from the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 112.
[0038] Optionally, the shape of the accommodating cavity 112 is the same as that of the box 10, that is, the accommodating cavity 112 is rectangular, and each heating element 21 is located on the same inner wall of the accommodating cavity 112. For example, when the box 10 is arranged in a vertical direction, each heating element 21 is located at the bottom of the accommodating cavity 112.
[0039] Please see Figure 3 The heat-generating part of the heat-generating heat 21 is located at the bottom of the cavity 112, and the other part of the heat-generating heat 21 is located on the cavity wall of the cavity 112, so that heat can be radiated into the cavity 112 from two directions respectively, thereby improving the uniformity of temperature distribution in the cavity 112.
[0040] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the heating elements 21 are arranged at equal intervals and located on the same inner wall of the accommodating cavity 112.
[0041] Optionally, the heating elements 21 are evenly spaced on the same inner wall of the accommodating cavity 112, which can further optimize the heating effect. The uniform arrangement ensures that the heat is evenly distributed in the accommodating cavity 112, improves the heat preservation effect, and avoids local temperature deviations that may be caused by uneven arrangement, thus ensuring accurate temperature control during long-term operation.
[0042] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the heating component 20 further includes an electrode layer 22 located in the accommodating cavity 112 and made of conductive material. The electrode layer 22 is connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 112 and two are arranged at intervals. The two ends of each heating element 21 are electrically connected to the two electrode layers 22 respectively.
[0043] Optionally, the electrode layer 22 and the heating tape 21 are both located on the same inner wall of the accommodating cavity 112. The electrode layer 22 can be made of metallic copper. The electrode layer 22 is a flat, elongated strip. The two electrodes of the energy storage battery can be connected to the two electrode layers 22 respectively through two wires. The electrode layer 22 improves the electrical connection stability between the heating tape 21 and the energy storage battery. Through the reasonable configuration of the electrode layers 22, each heating tape 21 can uniformly receive the current from the energy storage battery, achieving more efficient thermal energy conversion.
[0044] Please see Figures 1 to 2It is understandable that each heating element 21 can be connected to the electrode layer 22 by spot welding, and the two electrode layers 22 can be connected in parallel by each heating element 21, so that each heating element 21 can generate heat independently. This avoids heating failure caused by poor contact or contact failure of a single heating element 21, thereby improving the overall reliability and durability of the UAV insulated box 100.
[0045] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the heating element 21 is provided on both opposite walls of the accommodating cavity 112.
[0046] Optionally, when the housing 10 is arranged vertically, the bottom and top of the accommodating cavity 112 are respectively provided with multiple heating tapes 21. Through the two layers of heating tapes 21, heat can be radiated into the accommodating cavity 112 in both vertical and horizontal directions, thereby improving heating efficiency and heat distribution uniformity.
[0047] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the drone insulated box 100 further includes a reflective layer connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 112, and the heating element 21 is located on the reflective layer.
[0048] Optionally, the heating element 21 can be made of aluminum foil, and the reflective layer can enhance the efficiency of heat utilization. The reflective layer can effectively reflect the heat generated by the heating element 21 back into the receiving cavity 112 and onto the medicine, reducing heat loss to the outside and thus improving thermal efficiency.
[0049] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the accommodating cavity 112 is further provided with a heat insulation layer, which is connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 112 and located between the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 112 and the reflective layer.
[0050] Optionally, the insulation layer can be made of polyurethane foam. In other embodiments, the insulation layer can also be made of other thermal insulation materials. There are no restrictions here, and the material can be selected according to the actual situation.
[0051] The insulation layer inside the accommodating cavity 112 improves the thermal insulation effect of the enclosure 10. The presence of the insulation layer effectively blocks heat leakage, maximizing the heating effect of the heating element 20 and reducing the interference of external temperature on the internal environment.
[0052] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the housing 10 is made of carbon fiber material.
[0053] Optionally, using carbon fiber as the material for the housing 10 gives the insulated box advantages such as lightweight, high strength, and corrosion resistance. Carbon fiber not only reduces the overall weight, allowing the drone to carry more items during transport, but also enhances the pressure and shock resistance of the housing 10, ensuring the stability of the insulated box in harsh environments. At the same time, the high strength and high-temperature resistance of carbon fiber make the housing 10 more durable, extending its service life and allowing for a balance between efficient drone operation and load capacity.
[0054] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In some embodiments, the box 10 includes a box body 11 having the accommodating cavity 112 and a box door 12 connected to the box body 11. The box body 11 has an opening 111 communicating with the accommodating cavity 112, and the box door 12 is rotatably connected to the edge of the opening 111 and is used to open or close the opening 111.
[0055] Optionally, the door 12 can be hinged to connect to the edge of the opening 111 of the box body 11, allowing for easy insertion and removal of items and improving operational convenience. The rotating door 12 enables the box body 10 to more efficiently load and unload medicines during use, further enhancing ease of use.
[0056] Please see Figure 4 This utility model also proposes a drone transportation system, which includes a drone insulated box 100. The specific structure of the drone insulated box 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this drone transportation system adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it also has all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.
[0057] In some embodiments, the drone transport system further includes a drone 200, to which the drone insulated container 100 is detachably connected.
[0058] Optionally, the detachable connection between the drone cooler box 100 and the drone 200 enhances the system's flexibility and adaptability. The drone 200 can carry different drone cooler boxes 100 as needed to meet various transportation requirements.
[0059] The above are merely optional embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.
Claims
1. A drone insulated box, characterized in that, include: The device includes a housing with a cavity, a heating element connected to the housing, and an energy storage battery connected to the housing and used to supply power to the heating element. The heating element includes a heating element made of amorphous material and connected to the inner wall of the housing, a temperature sensor connected to the housing, and a controller connected to the housing and communicatively connected to the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is used to detect temperature information inside the housing, and the controller controls the disconnection and connection between the heating element and the energy storage battery based on the temperature information.
2. The drone insulated box as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple heating elements are arranged, and each heating element is spaced apart from the inner wall of the accommodating cavity.
3. The drone insulated box as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The heating elements are arranged at equal intervals and located on the same inner wall of the accommodating cavity.
4. The drone insulated box as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The heating element further includes an electrode layer located in the accommodating cavity and made of conductive material. The electrode layers are connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity and are arranged at intervals of two. The two ends of each heating element are electrically connected to the two electrode layers respectively.
5. The drone insulated box as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The heating element is provided on both walls of the accommodating cavity that are positioned opposite each other.
6. The drone insulated box as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The drone insulated box also includes a reflective layer connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the heating element is located on the reflective layer.
7. The drone insulated box as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The cavity is further provided with a heat insulation layer, which is connected to the inner wall of the cavity and located between the inner wall of the cavity and the reflective layer.
8. The drone insulated box as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The enclosure is made of carbon fiber material.
9. The drone insulated box as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The enclosure includes a body having the accommodating cavity and a door connected to the body. The body has an opening communicating with the accommodating cavity, and the door is rotatably connected to the edge of the opening and used to open or close the opening.
10. A drone transportation system, characterized in that, The drone transport system includes a drone insulated container as described in any one of claims 1-9, and the drone insulated container is detachably connected to the drone.