Centering device, unmanned aerial vehicle hangar and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a centering device, an unmanned aerial vehicle hangar and a vehicle. The centering device comprises a parking platform, a clamping mechanism and a charging part. The clamping mechanism is arranged on the parking platform. The clamping mechanism is configured to clamp the unmanned aerial vehicle. The charging piece comprises a charging head and a double-reed contact. The charging head is connected to the clamping mechanism. And the double-reed contact is connected to the charging head. And the double-reed contact is configured to be electrically connected with a charging contact of the unmanned aerial vehicle. Therefore, the size of the charging part can be reduced, the miniaturization design of the charging part is realized, and the centering device can be integrated on a vehicle-mounted structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and more particularly to a centering device, UAV hangar, and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, drones need to be housed within a retraction device. This device typically includes a clamping mechanism to secure the drone to the docking platform. It also features a charging function so the drone can automatically recharge after being retrieved. However, current retraction devices often utilize cable drag chains for charging, resulting in excessive space occupied by the charging structure on the docking platform. This hinders the miniaturization of the retraction device and makes it difficult to integrate it into a vehicle-mounted structure. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a centering device, a drone hangar, and a vehicle, which integrates a charging component into a clamping mechanism and uses double spring contacts to charge the drone, thereby reducing the size of the charging component and at least partially solving the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, according to a first aspect of this application, a centering device is provided, comprising:

[0005] Shutdown platform;

[0006] A clamping mechanism is provided on the parking platform, and the clamping mechanism is configured to clamp the drone;

[0007] The charging component includes a charging head and a double-spring contact, the charging head being connected to the clamping mechanism, and the double-spring contact being connected to the charging head and configured to be electrically connected to the charging contacts of the drone.

[0008] Optionally, the charging head is provided with a first groove, and the double spring contacts are engaged in the first groove.

[0009] Optionally, the charging head is further provided with a second groove, which is configured to connect the first fixing rib of the drone.

[0010] Optionally, the clamping mechanism includes a first clamping assembly, the first clamping assembly comprising:

[0011] The first driving component is located on the parking platform;

[0012] The first lead screw is connected to the first driving component for transmission.

[0013] The first sliding seat is slidably connected to the first lead screw;

[0014] The charging head is connected to the first sliding base.

[0015] Optionally, the charging device further includes:

[0016] The first single-spring contact is configured to connect to a power adapter, and the first single-spring contact is electrically connected to one of the contacts of the double-spring contact.

[0017] The second single-spring contact is configured to connect to the power adapter, and the second single-spring contact is electrically connected to another contact of the double-spring contact.

[0018] Optionally, the charging device further includes:

[0019] A first conductive part is connected to the first sliding seat. The first conductive part is electrically connected to one of the contacts of the double reed contact via a first wire. The first conductive part is configured to abut against the first single reed contact so that the first single reed contact is electrically connected to one of the contacts of the double reed contact.

[0020] The second conductive part is connected to the first sliding seat. The second conductive part is electrically connected to another contact of the double reed contact via a second wire. The second conductive part is configured to abut against the second single reed contact so that the second single reed contact is electrically connected to the other contact of the double reed contact.

[0021] Optionally, the first clamping assembly further includes:

[0022] A first limit switch is provided on the stopping platform. The first limit switch is configured to obtain the position of the first sliding seat and send the position information of the first sliding seat to the terminal.

[0023] Optionally, the centering device further includes a lens protective cover, and the clamping mechanism further includes a second clamping assembly, the second clamping assembly comprising:

[0024] The second driving component is located on the parking platform;

[0025] The second lead screw is connected to the second driving component for transmission.

[0026] The second sliding seat is slidably connected to the second lead screw;

[0027] The lens cover is connected to the second sliding seat and is configured to shield the lens of the drone.

[0028] Optionally, the second clamping assembly further includes:

[0029] A second limit switch is provided on the stopping platform. The second limit switch is configured to obtain the position of the second sliding seat and send the position information of the second sliding seat to the terminal.

[0030] Optionally, the clamping mechanism further includes a third clamping assembly, the third clamping assembly comprising:

[0031] The third and fourth driving components are both located on the parking platform, and the third and fourth driving components are spaced apart.

[0032] The third lead screw and the fourth lead screw are connected, wherein the third lead screw is driven to the end of the third driving member facing the fourth driving member, and the fourth lead screw is driven to the end of the fourth driving member facing the third driving member;

[0033] The third sliding seat is slidably connected to the third lead screw;

[0034] The fourth sliding seat is slidably connected to the fourth lead screw;

[0035] The first clamping block is connected to the third sliding seat;

[0036] The second clamping block is connected to the fourth sliding seat;

[0037] The first clamping block and the second clamping block are configured to clamp onto opposite sides of the drone.

[0038] Optionally, a first stop bar is connected to the side of the first clamping block facing the second clamping block, and a second stop bar is connected to the side of the second clamping block facing the first clamping block. The third lead screw and the fourth lead screw both extend along a first direction, and the first stop bar and the second stop bar both extend along a second direction. The first direction and the second direction are set at an angle.

[0039] Optionally, the first clamping block has a third groove on the side facing the second clamping block, the third groove being configured to connect the second fixing rib of the drone, and / or, the second clamping block has a fourth groove on the side facing the first clamping block, the fourth groove being configured to connect the third fixing rib of the drone.

[0040] Optionally, the third clamping assembly further includes:

[0041] A third limit switch is provided on the stopping platform. The third limit switch is configured to obtain the position of the third sliding block and send the position information of the third sliding block to the terminal.

[0042] A fourth limit switch is provided on the stopping platform. The fourth limit switch is configured to obtain the position of the fourth sliding block and send the position information of the fourth sliding block to the terminal.

[0043] According to a second aspect of this application, a drone hangar is provided, including a centering device as described above.

[0044] According to a third aspect of this application, a vehicle is also provided, including the unmanned aerial vehicle hangar as described above.

[0045] In the centering device, drone hangar, and vehicle of this application embodiment, by integrating the charging component into the clamping mechanism, the charging component can move with the clamping mechanism, enabling rapid charging of the drone after it is clamped. Since the charging component includes a charging head and double-spring contacts for electrical connection with the drone's charging contacts, it can replace the cable drag chain charging structure in related technologies, reducing the size of the charging component and achieving a miniaturized design, thus facilitating the integration of the centering device into the vehicle structure.

[0046] Other features and advantages of this application will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0047] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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.

[0048] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals in the following description denote the same parts.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the centering device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the first clamping assembly provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the second clamping assembly provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the third clamping assembly provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a drone landing on a parking platform according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the drone in the initial clamping state provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a drone in a state where it is clamped by a charging component and a lens cover, according to an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0056] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the drone in a fully clamped state provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0057] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone hangar provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle structure provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0059] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0060] 1. Shutdown platform;

[0061] 2. Clamping mechanism; 21. First clamping assembly; 211. First driving member; 212. First lead screw; 213. First sliding seat; 214. First limit switch; 22. Second clamping assembly; 221. Second driving member; 222. Second lead screw; 223. Second sliding seat; 224. Second limit switch; 23. Third clamping assembly; 231. Third driving member; 232. Third lead screw; 233. Third sliding seat; 234. First clamping block; 235. First stop bar; 236. Third groove; 237. Third limit switch; 241. Fourth driving member; 242. Fourth lead screw; 243. Fourth sliding seat; 244. Second clamping block; 245. Second stop bar; 246. Fourth groove;

[0062] 3. Charging component; 31. Charging head; 311. First groove; 312. Second groove; 32. Double spring contact; 33. First single spring contact; 34. Second single spring contact; 35. First conductive part; 36. Second conductive part; 37. First wire; 38. Second wire;

[0063] 4. Drones;

[0064] 5. Lens protective cover;

[0065] 6. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) hangar;

[0066] 7. Vehicles. Detailed Implementation

[0067] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0068] According to the first aspect of this application, referring to Figures 1 to 4 This application provides a centering device. The centering device includes a parking platform 1, a clamping mechanism 2, and a charging component 3. The clamping mechanism 2 is disposed on the parking platform 1. The clamping mechanism 2 is configured to clamp a drone 4. The charging component 3 includes a charging head 31 and a double-spring contact 32. The charging head 31 is connected to the clamping mechanism 2. The double-spring contact 32 is connected to the charging head 31. The double-spring contact 32 is configured to be electrically connected to the charging contacts of the drone 4.

[0069] In this embodiment, by integrating the charging component 3 into the clamping mechanism 2, the charging component 3 can move with the clamping mechanism 2, enabling rapid charging of the drone 4 after clamping it. Since the charging component 3 includes a charging head 31 and double-spring contacts 32, which are used for electrical connection with the charging contacts of the drone 4, it can replace the cable drag chain charging structure in related technologies, reducing the size of the charging component 3 and achieving a miniaturized design, thus facilitating the integration of the centering device into the vehicle structure.

[0070] Understandably, the parking platform 1 is used to park the drone 4. The size of the parking platform 1 can be adapted to the size of the vehicle-mounted structure so that the centering device can be integrated into the vehicle-mounted structure. The clamping mechanism 2 is used to clamp the drone 4, thereby reliably fixing the drone 4 to the parking platform 1. The clamping mechanism 2 can clamp and fix the drone 4 to opposite sides in at least one direction.

[0071] The charging component 3 is used to enable the charging function of the centering device. Specifically, the charging head 31 is connected to the double-spring contact 32, which is electrically connected to the charging contact of the drone 4, thereby transmitting electrical energy to the drone 4 and charging it. The double-spring contact 32 can be connected to AC power via a power adapter, allowing the voltage to be adjusted by the power adapter before charging the drone 4.

[0072] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the charging head 31 is provided with a first groove 311. The double spring contact 32 is engaged in the first groove 311.

[0073] It is understandable that by constructing a first groove 311 on the charging head 31, the double-spring contact 32 is snapped into the first groove 311, thereby achieving quick assembly between the double-spring contact 32 and the charging head 31. Figure 2 As shown, the first groove 311 can be configured as a square groove. The double spring contact 32 has a square base and two spring contacts, which are spaced apart on the base. The base is engaged in the first groove 311, and the two spring contacts are located on the side of the base away from the bottom surface of the first groove 311, so that the spring contacts are exposed, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the spring contacts and the charging contacts of the drone 4.

[0074] Please continue reading. Figure 2 In some embodiments, the charging head 31 is further provided with a second groove 312. The second groove 312 is configured to connect the first fixing rib of the drone 4.

[0075] Understandably, the second groove 312 is used to connect the first fixing rib of the drone 4, thereby achieving a positioning connection between the charging head 31 and the drone 4. Thus, when the charging head 31 is docked with the drone 4, it ensures that the double spring contact 32 can abut against the charging contact of the drone 4, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the two.

[0076] In some embodiments, the shape and size of the first fixing rib are adapted to the shape and size of the second groove 312. For example, if the first fixing rib is configured as a long strip, then the second groove 312 is configured as a strip groove.

[0077] Please continue reading. Figure 2 In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 2 includes a first clamping assembly 21. The first clamping assembly 21 includes a first driving member 211, a first lead screw 212, and a first sliding seat 213. The first driving member 211 is disposed on the stopping platform 1. The first lead screw 212 is drivenly connected to the first driving member 211. The first sliding seat 213 is slidably connected to the first lead screw 212. The charging head 31 is connected to the first sliding seat 213.

[0078] It is understood that the first driving member 211 can drive the first lead screw 212 to rotate, thereby causing the first sliding seat 213 to slide along the extension direction of the first lead screw 212. The charging head 31 is connected to the first sliding seat 213, so that the charging head 31 moves with the first clamping assembly 21. In this embodiment, the horizontal sliding of the first sliding seat 213 is achieved through lead screw transmission, giving the first sliding seat 213 a self-locking capability. Therefore, the double spring contact 32 can reliably connect to the charging contact of the drone 4, ensuring the stability of the drone 4's charging.

[0079] Specifically, a first mounting base can be provided on the parking platform 1, and a first driving member 211 is mounted on the first mounting base. A first lead screw 212 is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the first driving member 211. A first sliding seat 213 is constructed with an internal thread adapted to the external thread of the first lead screw 212 to achieve a threaded connection between the first sliding seat 213 and the first lead screw 212. The first mounting base is also provided with a first limiting rod arranged parallel to the first lead screw 212. A first limiting hole is also constructed on the first sliding seat 213. The first limiting rod passes through the first limiting hole. This achieves the anti-rotation limiting of the first sliding seat 213, so that the first sliding seat 213 can only slide along the extension direction of the first lead screw 212 under the drive of the first lead screw 212. A linear bearing can be provided in the first limiting hole. The linear bearing is mounted in the first limiting hole of the first sliding seat 213 by a shaft retaining ring, and the axial freedom of the linear bearing in the first sliding seat 213 is restricted by the shaft retaining ring. The first limiting rod passes through the inner ring of the linear bearing, thereby allowing the linear bearing and the first sliding seat 213 to move axially along the first limiting rod.

[0080] In some embodiments, the parking platform 1 is further provided with a first connecting seat. The first connecting seat is spaced apart from the first mounting seat. The end of the first lead screw 212 away from the first drive member 211 is rotatably connected to the first connecting seat. The end of the first limiting rod away from the first mounting seat is fixed to the first connecting seat. Thus, the first sliding seat 213 can slide back and forth between the first mounting seat and the first connecting seat.

[0081] In some embodiments, the first limiting rod may be a chrome-plated limiting rod. Both ends of the first limiting rod may be interference-fitted to the first mounting base and the first connecting base.

[0082] In some embodiments, the first driving element 211 is a stepper motor.

[0083] In some embodiments, the charging head 31 is fixed to the first sliding seat 213 by fasteners. For example, the charging head 31 is bolted to the first sliding seat 213.

[0084] Please continue reading. Figure 2 In some embodiments, the charging component 3 further includes a first single-spring contact 33 and a second single-spring contact 34. The first single-spring contact 33 is configured to connect to a power adapter. The first single-spring contact 33 is electrically connected to one contact of the double-spring contact 32. The second single-spring contact 34 is configured to connect to a power adapter. The second single-spring contact 34 is electrically connected to the other contact of the double-spring contact 32.

[0085] Understandably, one of the first single-reed contact 33 and the second single-reed contact 34 is electrically connected to the positive terminal of the power adapter, and the other is electrically connected to the negative terminal of the power adapter. The first single-reed contact 33 is electrically connected to one contact of the double-reed contact 32, and the second single-reed contact 34 is electrically connected to the other contact of the double-reed contact 32, thereby supplying power to the double-reed contact 32 and charging the drone 4.

[0086] In some embodiments, the first single-spring contact 33 and the second single-spring contact 34 are electrically connected to the power adapter via cables. The power adapter is used to connect to AC power.

[0087] Taking the first single-spring contact 33 connected to the positive terminal of the power adapter and the second single-spring contact 34 connected to the negative terminal of the power adapter as an example, the current flow path is: positive terminal of power adapter → first single-spring contact 33 → double-spring contact 32 (left) → charging contact (left) → drone 4 → charging contact (right) → double-spring contact 32 (right) → second single-spring contact 34 → negative terminal of power adapter.

[0088] In some embodiments, the stopping platform 1 is further provided with an insulated single reed holder. A first single reed contact 33 and a second single reed contact 34 are spaced apart on the single reed holder. Both the first single reed contact 33 and the second single reed contact 34 can be fixed to the single reed holder by a snap-fit ​​installation method.

[0089] Please continue reading. Figure 2 In some embodiments, the charging component 3 further includes a first conductive portion 35 and a second conductive portion 36. The first conductive portion 35 is connected to the first sliding seat 213. The first conductive portion 35 is electrically connected to one of the contacts of the double-spring contact 32 via a first wire 37. The first conductive portion 35 is configured to abut against a first single-spring contact 33, so that the first single-spring contact 33 is electrically connected to one of the contacts of the double-spring contact 32. The second conductive portion 36 is connected to the first sliding seat 213, and the second conductive portion 36 is electrically connected to the other contact of the double-spring contact 32 via a second wire 38. The second conductive portion 36 is configured to abut against a second single-spring contact 34, so that the second single-spring contact 34 is electrically connected to the other contact of the double-spring contact 32.

[0090] Understandably, when the drone 4 flies away from the parking platform 1, the first clamping assembly 21 is in an unclamped state. At this time, the first conductive part 35 of the charging component 3 moves away from the first single-spring contact 33, and the second conductive part 36 of the charging component 3 moves away from the second single-spring contact 34, thereby disconnecting the electrical connection between the double-spring contact 32 and the first single-spring contact 33 and the second single-spring contact 34. When the drone 4 is clamped and fixed to the parking platform 1, the first clamping assembly 21 is in a clamped state. At this time, the first conductive part 35 of the charging component 3 abuts against the first single-spring contact 33, and the second conductive part 36 of the charging component 3 abuts against the second single-spring contact 34, thereby forming an electrical connection between the double-spring contact 32 and the first single-spring contact 33 and the second single-spring contact 34, so as to charge the drone 4.

[0091] Since the charging component 3 moves with the first sliding seat 213, a first conductive part 35 and a second conductive part 36 are provided on the first sliding seat 213. When the first sliding seat 213 slides to move the charging component 3 away from the drone 4, the first conductive part 35 moves away from the first single spring contact 33, and the second conductive part 36 moves away from the second single spring contact 34. When the first sliding seat 213 slides to move the charging component 3 closer to the drone 4, the first conductive part 35 abuts against the first single spring contact 33, and the second conductive part 36 abuts against the second single spring contact 34.

[0092] Both the first conductive part 35 and the second conductive part 36 are rigid conductive parts. When the first conductive part 35 comes into contact with the first single spring contact 33, an electrical connection can be formed between the first conductive part 35 and the first single spring contact 33; when the second conductive part 36 comes into contact with the second single spring contact 34, an electrical connection can be formed between the second conductive part 36 and the second single spring contact 34.

[0093] In some embodiments, both the first conductive portion 35 and the second conductive portion 36 are metal sheets. For example, both the first conductive portion 35 and the second conductive portion 36 are copper sheets.

[0094] Taking the first single-spring contact 33 connected to the positive terminal of the power adapter and the second single-spring contact 34 connected to the negative terminal of the power adapter as an example, the current flow path is: positive terminal of power adapter → first single-spring contact 33 → first conductive part 35 → first wire 37 → double-spring contact 32 (left) → charging contact (left) → drone 4 → charging contact (right) → double-spring contact 32 (right) → second wire 38 → second conductive part 36 → second single-spring contact 34 → negative terminal of power adapter.

[0095] Please continue reading. Figure 2In some embodiments, the first clamping assembly 21 further includes a first limit switch 214. The first limit switch 214 is disposed on the stopping platform 1. The first limit switch 214 is configured to acquire the position of the first sliding seat 213 and send the position information of the first sliding seat 213 to the terminal.

[0096] Understandably, the first limit switch 214 is used to obtain the position of the first sliding seat 213, thereby determining whether the charging component 3 is in the charging position and whether the drone 4 is clamped by the first clamping assembly 21. The first limit switch 214 can transmit the position information of the first sliding seat 213 to a terminal via wired or wireless signal transmission. The terminal can be a mobile terminal or a fixed terminal. For example, the terminal can be a desktop computer, a monitoring platform, a mobile phone, an app, etc.

[0097] In some embodiments, the first limit switch 214 is fixed to the first sliding seat 213 by fasteners. For example, the first limit switch 214 is bolted to the first sliding seat 213.

[0098] In some embodiments, when the first sliding block 213 touches the first limit switch 214, the first limit switch 214 sends the position information of the first sliding block 213 to the terminal.

[0099] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the centering device further includes a lens cover 5. The clamping mechanism 2 also includes a second clamping assembly 22. The second clamping assembly 22 includes a second drive member 221, a second lead screw 222, and a second sliding seat 223. The second drive member 221 is disposed on the parking platform 1. The second lead screw 222 is throttle-connected to the second drive member 221. The second sliding seat 223 is slidably connected to the second lead screw 222. The lens cover 5 is connected to the second sliding seat 223. The lens cover 5 is configured to shield the lens of the drone 4.

[0100] It is understood that the second driving member 221 can drive the second lead screw 222 to rotate, thereby causing the second sliding seat 223 to slide along the extension direction of the second lead screw 222. Since the lens cover 5 is connected to the second sliding seat 223, the lens cover 5 moves with the second clamping assembly 22. When the second sliding seat 223 slides to a position close to the lens of the drone 4, the lens cover 5 can shield the lens of the drone 4, thereby protecting the lens of the drone 4. In this embodiment, the horizontal sliding of the second sliding seat 223 is achieved based on lead screw transmission, so that the second sliding seat 223 has a self-locking capability. Therefore, the lens cover 5 can reliably shield the lens of the drone 4, ensuring the lens of the drone 4 is clean and preventing the lens of the drone 4 from being scratched.

[0101] Specifically, a second mounting base can be provided on the stopping platform 1, and a second driving member 221 is mounted on the second mounting base. A second lead screw 222 is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the second driving member 221. A second sliding seat 223 is constructed with an internal thread adapted to the external thread of the second lead screw 222 to achieve a threaded connection between the second sliding seat 223 and the second lead screw 222. The second mounting base is also provided with a second limiting rod arranged parallel to the second lead screw 222. A second limiting hole is also constructed on the second sliding seat 223. The second limiting rod passes through the second limiting hole. This achieves anti-rotation limiting of the second sliding seat 223, ensuring that the second sliding seat 223 can only slide along the extension direction of the second lead screw 222 under the drive of the second lead screw 222. A linear bearing can be installed in the second limiting hole. The linear bearing is mounted in the second limiting hole of the second sliding seat 223 by a shaft retaining ring, and the axial freedom of the linear bearing in the second sliding seat 223 is restricted by the shaft retaining ring. The second limiting rod passes through the inner ring of the linear bearing, thereby allowing the linear bearing and the second sliding seat 223 to move axially along the second limiting rod.

[0102] In some embodiments, a second connecting seat is further provided on the parking platform 1. The second connecting seat is spaced apart from the second mounting seat. The end of the second lead screw 222 away from the second drive member 221 is rotatably connected to the second connecting seat. The end of the second limiting rod away from the second mounting seat is fixed to the second connecting seat. Thus, the second sliding seat 223 can slide back and forth between the second mounting seat and the second connecting seat.

[0103] In some embodiments, the second limiting rod may be a chrome-plated limiting rod. Both ends of the second limiting rod may be interference-fitted to the second mounting base and the second connecting base.

[0104] In some embodiments, the second drive element 221 is a stepper motor.

[0105] In some embodiments, the lens cover 5 is secured to the second sliding seat 223 by fasteners. For example, the lens cover 5 is bolted to the second sliding seat 223.

[0106] Please continue reading. Figure 3 In some embodiments, the second clamping assembly 22 further includes a second limit switch 224. The second limit switch 224 is disposed on the stopping platform 1. The second limit switch 224 is configured to acquire the position of the second sliding seat 223 and send the position information of the second sliding seat 223 to the terminal.

[0107] Understandably, the second limit switch 224 is used to obtain the position of the second sliding seat 223, thereby determining whether the lens cover 5 is located in a position that blocks the lens of the drone 4, and whether the drone 4 is in a state of being clamped by the second clamping assembly 22. The second limit switch 224 can send the position information of the second sliding seat 223 to the terminal via wired or wireless signal transmission.

[0108] In some embodiments, the second limit switch 224 is fixed to the second sliding seat 223 by fasteners. For example, the second limit switch 224 is bolted to the second sliding seat 223.

[0109] In some embodiments, when the second sliding block 223 touches the second limit switch 224, the second limit switch 224 sends the position information of the second sliding block 223 to the terminal.

[0110] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the clamping mechanism 2 further includes a third clamping assembly 23. The third clamping assembly 23 includes a third driving member 231, a fourth driving member 241, a third lead screw 232, a fourth lead screw 242, a third sliding seat 233, a fourth sliding seat 243, a first clamping block 234, and a second clamping block 244. The third driving member 231 and the fourth driving member 241 are both disposed on the stopping platform 1. The third driving member 231 and the fourth driving member 241 are spaced apart. The third lead screw 232 is driveably connected to the end of the third driving member 231 facing the fourth driving member 241. The fourth lead screw 242 is driveably connected to the end of the fourth driving member 241 facing the third driving member 231. The third sliding seat 233 is slidably connected to the third lead screw 232. The fourth sliding seat 243 is slidably connected to the fourth lead screw 242. The first clamping block 234 is connected to the third sliding seat 233. The second clamping block 244 is connected to the fourth sliding seat 243. The first clamping block 234 and the second clamping block 244 are configured to clamp on opposite sides of the UAV 4.

[0111] It is understood that the third driving member 231 can drive the third lead screw 232 to rotate, thereby causing the third sliding seat 233 to slide along the extension direction of the third lead screw 232. The fourth driving member 241 can drive the fourth lead screw 242 to rotate, thereby causing the fourth sliding seat 243 to slide along the extension direction of the fourth lead screw 242. The first clamping block 234 is connected to the third sliding seat 233, and the second clamping block 244 is connected to the fourth sliding seat 243. When the third sliding seat 233 and the fourth sliding seat 243 approach each other, the first clamping block 234 and the second clamping block 244 can also approach each other, thereby clamping and fixing the drone 4. When the third sliding seat 233 and the fourth sliding seat 243 move away from each other, the first clamping block 234 and the second clamping block 244 can also move away from each other, thereby unlocking the drone 4. In this embodiment, the horizontal sliding of the third sliding seat 233 and the fourth sliding seat 243 is achieved based on lead screw transmission, so that the third sliding seat 233 and the fourth sliding seat 243 have self-locking capability. Therefore, the first clamping block 234 and the second clamping block 244 can reliably clamp the drone 4, ensuring the reliable fixation of the drone 4.

[0112] Specifically, a third mounting base can be provided on the stopping platform 1, and a third driving component 231 is mounted on the third mounting base. A third lead screw 232 is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the third driving component 231. A third sliding seat 233 has an internal thread adapted to the external thread of the third lead screw 232 to achieve a threaded connection between the third sliding seat 233 and the third lead screw 232. The third mounting base also has a third limiting rod arranged parallel to the third lead screw 232. A third limiting hole is also constructed on the third sliding seat 233. The third limiting rod passes through the third limiting hole. This achieves anti-rotation limiting of the third sliding seat 233, ensuring that the third sliding seat 233 can only slide along the extension direction of the third lead screw 232 under its drive. A linear bearing can be installed in the third limiting hole. The linear bearing is mounted in the third limiting hole of the third sliding seat 233 via a shaft retaining ring, and the shaft retaining ring restricts the axial freedom of the linear bearing within the third sliding seat 233. The third limiting rod passes through the inner ring of the linear bearing, thereby allowing the linear bearing and the third sliding seat 233 to move axially along the third limiting rod.

[0113] In some embodiments, a third connecting seat is further provided on the parking platform 1. The third connecting seat is spaced apart from the third mounting seat. The end of the third lead screw 232 away from the third drive member 231 is rotatably connected to the third connecting seat. The end of the third limiting rod away from the third mounting seat is fixed to the third connecting seat. Thus, the third sliding seat 233 can slide back and forth between the third mounting seat and the third connecting seat.

[0114] Specifically, a fourth mounting base can be provided on the stopping platform 1, and a fourth driving component 241 is mounted on the fourth mounting base. A fourth lead screw 242 is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the fourth driving component 241. A fourth sliding seat 243 has an internal thread adapted to the external thread of the fourth lead screw 242 to achieve a threaded connection between the fourth sliding seat 243 and the fourth lead screw 242. The fourth mounting base also has a fourth limiting rod arranged parallel to the fourth lead screw 242. The fourth sliding seat 243 also has a fourth limiting hole. The fourth limiting rod passes through the fourth limiting hole. This achieves anti-rotation limiting of the fourth sliding seat 243, ensuring that the fourth sliding seat 243 can only slide along the extension direction of the fourth lead screw 242 under its drive. A linear bearing can be installed in the fourth limiting hole. The linear bearing is mounted in the fourth limiting hole of the fourth sliding seat 243 via a shaft retaining ring, which restricts the axial freedom of the linear bearing within the fourth sliding seat 243. A fourth limiting rod passes through the inner ring of the linear bearing, allowing the linear bearing and the fourth sliding seat 243 to move axially along the fourth limiting rod.

[0115] In some embodiments, a fourth connecting seat is further provided on the parking platform 1. The fourth connecting seat is spaced apart from the fourth mounting seat. The end of the fourth lead screw 242 away from the fourth drive member 241 is rotatably connected to the fourth connecting seat. The end of the fourth limiting rod away from the fourth mounting seat is fixed to the fourth connecting seat. Thus, the fourth sliding seat 243 can slide back and forth between the fourth mounting seat and the fourth connecting seat.

[0116] In some embodiments, both the third and fourth limiting rods can be chrome-plated limiting rods. The two ends of the third limiting rod can be interference-fitted into the third mounting base and the third connecting base. The two ends of the fourth limiting rod can be interference-fitted into the fourth mounting base and the fourth connecting base.

[0117] In some embodiments, the third drive member 231 is a stepper motor. The fourth drive member 241 is a stepper motor.

[0118] Please continue reading. Figure 4 In some embodiments, a first stop bar 235 is connected to the side of the first clamping block 234 facing the second clamping block 244. A second stop bar 245 is connected to the side of the second clamping block 244 facing the first clamping block 234. The third lead screw 232 and the fourth lead screw 242 both extend along a first direction. The first stop bar 235 and the second stop bar 245 both extend along a second direction. The first direction and the second direction are set at an angle.

[0119] It is understandable that during the process of clamping the drone 4 with the first clamping block 234 and the second clamping block 244, the first stop 235 and the second stop 245 can extend the clamping range on the one hand, and assist in adjusting the state of the drone 4 on the other hand.

[0120] In some embodiments, the first stop 235 and the second stop 245 have the same length. For example, the lengths of both the first stop 235 and the second stop 245 are set to L. The width of the drone 4 is W. The landing tolerance of the drone 4 is K. The following condition must be met: L > W + K. Where K = 60 mm.

[0121] In some embodiments, the first direction and the second direction are set at an acute angle. Alternatively, the first direction and the second direction are set at an obtuse angle. Or, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other. For example, the first direction is the width direction of the parking platform 1, and the second direction is the length direction of the parking platform 1.

[0122] Please continue reading. Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first clamping block 234 has a third groove 236 on the side facing the second clamping block 244. The third groove 236 is configured to connect the second fixing rib of the drone 4. And / or, the second clamping block 244 has a fourth groove 246 on the side facing the first clamping block 234. The fourth groove 246 is configured to connect the third fixing rib of the drone 4.

[0123] It is understandable that a third groove 236 is constructed on the side of the first clamping block 234 facing the second clamping block 244, and the interlocking between the third groove 236 and the second fixing rib of the drone 4 is used to achieve reliable clamping between the first clamping block 234 and the drone 4. Similarly, a fourth groove 246 is constructed on the side of the second clamping block 244 facing the first clamping block 234, and the interlocking between the fourth groove 246 and the third fixing rib of the drone 4 is used to achieve reliable clamping between the second clamping block 244 and the drone 4.

[0124] In some embodiments, the first clamping block 234 has a third groove 236 on the side facing the second clamping block 244.

[0125] In some embodiments, the second clamping block 244 has a fourth groove 246 on the side facing the first clamping block 234.

[0126] In some embodiments, the first clamping block 234 has a third groove 236 on the side facing the second clamping block 244, and the second clamping block 244 has a fourth groove 246 on the side facing the first clamping block 234.

[0127] Please continue reading. Figure 4In some embodiments, the third clamping assembly 23 further includes a third limit switch 237 and a fourth limit switch. The third limit switch 237 is located on the stopping platform 1. The third limit switch 237 is configured to acquire the position of the third sliding block 233 and send the position information of the third sliding block 233 to the terminal. The fourth limit switch is located on the stopping platform 1. The fourth limit switch is configured to acquire the position of the fourth sliding block 243 and send the position information of the fourth sliding block 243 to the terminal.

[0128] Understandably, the third limit switch 237 and the fourth limit switch are used to obtain the positions of the third sliding seat 233 and the fourth sliding seat 243, respectively, so as to determine whether the drone 4 is in a state of being clamped by the third clamping component 23. Among them, the third limit switch 237 and the fourth limit switch can send the position information of the second sliding seat 223 to the terminal through wired signal transmission or wireless signal transmission.

[0129] In some embodiments, the third limit switch 237 is fixed to the third sliding seat 233 by fasteners. The fourth limit switch is fixed to the fourth sliding seat 243 by fasteners. For example, the third limit switch 237 is bolted to the third sliding seat 233. The fourth limit switch is bolted to the fourth sliding seat 243.

[0130] In some embodiments, when the third sliding block 233 touches the third limit switch 237, the third limit switch 237 sends the position information of the third sliding block 233 to the terminal. When the fourth sliding block 243 touches the fourth limit switch, the fourth limit switch sends the position information of the fourth sliding block 243 to the terminal.

[0131] like Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the steps of the centering device clamping the UAV 4 in this embodiment are as follows:

[0132] Step 1, such as Figure 5 As shown, drone 4 lands on parking platform 1. At this time, drone 4 is in an offset state.

[0133] Step Two, as follows Figure 6 As shown, the third drive member 231 and the fourth drive member 241 respectively drive the third sliding seat 233 and the fourth sliding seat 243 to move, so that the first clamping block 234 and the second clamping block 244 move closer to each other, and the first stop bar 235 and the second stop bar 245 move closer to each other. When the third sliding seat 233 touches the third limit switch 237 and the fourth sliding seat 243 touches the fourth limit switch, the third drive member 231 and the fourth drive member 241 stop moving. During this process, the first push rod and the second push rod can move the UAV 4 towards the center of the parking platform 1, realizing the initial clamping of the UAV 4.

[0134] Step 3, as follows Figure 7 As shown, the output shafts of the third drive member 231 and the fourth drive member 241 rotate in opposite directions, causing the first clamping block 234 and the second clamping block 244 to move away from each other, and the first stop lever 235 and the second stop lever 245 to move away from each other. The first clamping block 234, the second clamping block 244, the first stop lever 235 and the second stop lever 245 can release the drone 4. This release distance can be controlled by the stepper motor step angle. After the first clamping block 234, the second clamping block 244, the first stop lever 235 and the second stop lever 245 release the drone 4, the first drive member 211 and the second drive member 221 actuate, causing the charging component 3 and the lens protective cover 5 to move closer to each other. When the first sliding seat 213 touches the first limit switch 214 and the second sliding seat 223 touches the second limit switch 224, the first drive member 211 and the second drive member 221 stop operating. At this time, the charging component 3 and the lens cover 5 are respectively clamped on opposite sides of the drone 4, and the double spring contact 32 of the charging component 3 is electrically connected to the charging contact of the drone 4. The lens cover 5 blocks the lens of the drone 4, thereby realizing the charging of the drone 4 and the protection of the lens.

[0135] Step 4, as follows Figure 8 As shown, the third drive member 231 and the fourth drive member 241 respectively drive the third sliding seat 233 and the fourth sliding seat 243 to move, so that the first clamping block 234 and the second clamping block 244 move closer to each other, and the first stop bar 235 and the second stop bar 245 move closer to each other. When the third sliding seat 233 touches the third limit switch 237 and the fourth sliding seat 243 touches the fourth limit switch, the third drive member 231 and the fourth drive member 241 stop moving. Thus, the UAV 4 is fully clamped.

[0136] like Figure 9 As shown, according to a second aspect of this application, a drone hangar 6 is provided, which includes the aforementioned centering device. This drone hangar 6 possesses all the beneficial effects of the aforementioned centering device, which will not be elaborated further herein.

[0137] like Figure 10 As shown, according to a third aspect of this application, a vehicle 7 is provided, which includes the aforementioned drone hangar 6. The vehicle 7 has all the beneficial effects of the aforementioned drone hangar 6, which will not be repeated here.

[0138] The vehicle 7 can be a gasoline-powered vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or a new energy vehicle, etc., and this application does not make any specific restrictions on it.

[0139] In the description of this application, 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 indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0140] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0141] The embodiments, implementation methods, and related technical features of this application can be combined and substituted for each other without conflict.

[0142] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this application without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of this application.

Claims

1. A centering device, characterized in that The utility model relates to a parking platform for unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising: a parking platform; a clamping mechanism arranged on the parking platform, the clamping mechanism being configured to clamp the unmanned aerial vehicle; a charging member comprising a charging head and a double-spring contact, the charging head being connected to the clamping mechanism, the double-spring contact being connected to the charging head, the double-spring contact being configured to be electrically connected to a charging contact of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

2. The homocentric device of claim 1, wherein, The charging head is provided with a first groove, and the double-spring contact is clamped in the first groove.

3. The homocentric device of claim 1, wherein, The charging head is provided with a second groove, and the second groove is configured to connect a first fixing rib of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

4. The homocentric device of claim 1, wherein, The clamping mechanism comprises a first clamping assembly, the first clamping assembly comprising: a first driving member arranged on the parking platform; a first screw rod in transmission connection with the first driving member; a first sliding seat in sliding connection with the first screw rod; wherein the charging head is connected to the first sliding seat.

5. The homocentric device of claim 4, wherein, The charging member further comprises: a first single-spring contact configured to connect a power adapter, the first single-spring contact being electrically connected to one of the double-spring contacts; a second single-spring contact configured to connect the power adapter, the second single-spring contact being electrically connected to the other of the double-spring contacts.

6. The homocentric device of claim 5, wherein, The charging member further comprises: a first conductive part connected to the first sliding seat, the first conductive part being electrically connected to one of the double-spring contacts through a first lead wire, the first conductive part being configured to abut against the first single-spring contact so as to electrically connect the first single-spring contact to one of the double-spring contacts; a second conductive part connected to the first sliding seat, the second conductive part being electrically connected to the other of the double-spring contacts through a second lead wire, the second conductive part being configured to abut against the second single-spring contact so as to electrically connect the second single-spring contact to the other of the double-spring contacts.

7. The homocentric device of claim 4, wherein, The first clamping assembly further comprises: a first limit switch arranged on the parking platform, the first limit switch being configured to obtain the position of the first sliding seat and send the position information of the first sliding seat to a terminal.

8. The homocentric device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The centering device further comprises a lens protective cover, the clamping mechanism further comprises a second clamping assembly, the second clamping assembly comprising: a second driving member arranged on the parking platform; a second screw rod in transmission connection with the second driving member; a second sliding seat in sliding connection with the second screw rod; wherein the lens protective cover is connected to the second sliding seat, and the lens protective cover is configured to shield a lens of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

9. The homocentric device of claim 8, wherein, The second clamping assembly further comprises: a second limit switch arranged on the parking platform, the second limit switch being configured to obtain the position of the second sliding seat and send the position information of the second sliding seat to a terminal.

10. The homocentric device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The clamping mechanism further comprises a third clamping assembly, the third clamping assembly comprising: a third driving member and a fourth driving member, both arranged on the parking platform, the third driving member and the fourth driving member being arranged at intervals. a third screw rod and a fourth screw rod, the third screw rod being drivingly connected to the third driving member at an end thereof facing the fourth driving member, and the fourth screw rod being drivingly connected to the fourth driving member at an end thereof facing the third driving member; a third sliding seat slidingly connected to the third screw rod; a fourth sliding seat slidingly connected to the fourth screw rod; a first clamping block connected to the third sliding seat; a second clamping block connected to the fourth sliding seat; wherein the first clamping block and the second clamping block are configured to be clamped on opposite sides of the UAV.

11. The homocentric device of claim 10, wherein, The first clamping block has a first stop rod connected to a side thereof facing the second clamping block, and the second clamping block has a second stop rod connected to a side thereof facing the first clamping block, wherein the third screw rod and the fourth screw rod both extend in a first direction, and the first stop rod and the second stop rod both extend in a second direction, the first direction being arranged at an angle to the second direction.

12. The homocentric device of claim 10, wherein, The first clamping block is configured with a third recess on a side thereof facing the second clamping block, the third recess being configured to connect a second fixing rib of the UAV, and / or the second clamping block is configured with a fourth recess on a side thereof facing the first clamping block, the fourth recess being configured to connect a third fixing rib of the UAV.

13. The homocentric device of claim 10, wherein, The third clamping assembly further comprises: a third limit switch provided on the parking platform, the third limit switch being configured to obtain the position of the third sliding seat and send the position information of the third sliding seat to a terminal; a fourth limit switch provided on the parking platform, the fourth limit switch being configured to obtain the position of the fourth sliding seat and send the position information of the fourth sliding seat to a terminal.

14. A drone hangar, characterized by, The centering device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The UAV hangar as claimed in claim 14.

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