Battery replacement mechanism of unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The unmanned aerial vehicle battery replacement mechanism comprises a base, a parking platform is fixedly installed at the top of the base, a fixing plate is fixedly installed on one side of the base, transverse rods are slidably installed on the two sides of the base, and a first motor is fixedly installed at the front end of the base; linkage racks and clamping frames are fixedly mounted at the two ends of the two transverse rods correspondingly, an output shaft of the first motor is fixedly sleeved with a center gear located between the two linkage racks, a mounting groove is formed in the top of the fixing plate, and a third motor is fixedly mounted on one side of the fixing plate. An output shaft of the third motor is fixedly sleeved with a first lead screw located in the mounting groove. The unmanned aerial vehicle battery replacement mechanism is simple in structure and convenient to use, the battery can be automatically replaced through the unmanned aerial vehicle battery replacement structure capable of achieving automatic positioning, the battery can be automatically taken down for charging, time and labor are saved, and the replacement efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone battery replacement technology, specifically a drone battery replacement mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of my country's economy and society, drones have begun to be used in the civilian sector, and the adoption of cargo drones in the logistics industry has become a trend. Currently, many companies are preparing to develop drones for autonomous parcel delivery. Drones have solved many problems in the world today, and their development and use are a current trend in social development. Existing tonnage-class cargo drones are basically powered by battery packs, which are located in the bottom hatch of the cargo drone and can be removed for battery pack replacement.

[0003] However, in the current use of cargo drones, the replacement of the bottom drone battery pack is done manually. The process involves removing the hatch, removing the old battery, and then replacing it with a new one. The whole process is quite complicated and the replacement efficiency is low.

[0004] Based on this, this solution proposes a drone battery replacement mechanism. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a battery replacement mechanism for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to solve the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drone battery replacement mechanism, including a base.

[0007] The base has a stop platform fixedly installed on the top and a fixing plate fixedly installed on one side. Crossbars are slidably installed on both sides of the base and a first motor is fixedly installed at the front end of the base. A linkage rack and a clamping frame are fixedly installed at both ends of the two crossbars respectively. A central gear located between the two linkage racks is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the first motor.

[0008] The top of the fixed plate is provided with an installation groove and a third motor is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed plate. A first lead screw located in the installation groove is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the third motor. A first electric telescopic rod is threaded onto the first lead screw. A cross frame is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the first electric telescopic rod. A fourth motor is fixedly installed on the cross frame. A second lead screw is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the fourth motor. A second motor is threaded onto the second lead screw. A movable frame is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the second motor.

[0009] An electric screwdriver and a second electric telescopic rod are fixedly installed on the movable frame. A positioning frame is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the second electric telescopic rod. A positioning motor is fixedly installed on the positioning frame. A bidirectional lead screw is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the positioning motor. Two clamping rods are threaded onto the bidirectional lead screw.

[0010] A charging box is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate. The charging box has multiple charging compartments, and each of the corresponding charging compartments contains a battery.

[0011] Preferably, an indicator light is fixedly installed on the top of the parking platform.

[0012] The above technical solution allows for easy navigation of drones at night using indicator lights.

[0013] Preferably, two support frames are fixedly installed on the side of the base away from the fixing plate, and each support frame is rotatably mounted with a movable wheel, and a push handle is fixedly installed on the base.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the device can be easily moved by pushing the handle and using four wheels, thus increasing its portability.

[0015] Preferably, a first slide rail is fixedly installed in the mounting groove, a first slider is slidably installed on the first slide rail, and the first slider is fixedly connected to the first electric telescopic rod.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the first slide rail and the first slider facilitate the movement of the first electric telescopic rod.

[0017] Preferably, a second slide rail is fixedly installed on the crossbar, a second slider is slidably installed on the second slide rail, and the second slider is fixedly connected to the second motor.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the second slide rail and the second slider facilitate the movement of the second motor.

[0019] Preferably, a third slide rail is fixedly installed on the positioning frame, and two third sliders are slidably installed on the third slide rail, with the two third sliders respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding clamping rods.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the movement of the clamping rod is facilitated by the third slide rail and the third slider.

[0021] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: First, the device is pushed to a suitable position, and the drone docks on the platform according to the instructions. Starting the first motor drives the rotation of the central gear, which in turn drives the two linked racks to move in opposite directions, thus moving the two clamping frames in opposite directions and securing the drone. This prevents the drone from falling due to accidents, which could affect the battery swapping efficiency. Then, starting the third motor drives the rotation of the first lead screw, which in turn drives the forward movement of the first electric telescopic rod, thus moving the movable frame and the electric screwdriver forward. The screws for installing the drone's battery can be unscrewed using the electric screwdriver. Then, starting the second electric telescopic rod drives the two clamping rods forward. Starting the positioning motor drives the rotation of the bidirectional lead screw, thus moving the... The opposing movement of the two clamping rods clamps the battery. Then, by reversing the output shaft of the second electric telescopic rod, the drone's battery is removed. Next, activating the output shaft of the second motor rotates the movable frame, aligning the drone's battery with the charging box. Then, activating the fourth motor rotates the second lead screw, pushing the drone's battery towards the charging box. Activating the third motor and the first electric telescopic rod adjusts the drone's battery to fit into the corresponding charging compartment for charging. Then, reversing the output shaft of the positioning motor removes the battery clamp, allowing it to be removed using the battery clamping structure. Repeating this series of operations in reverse pushes the battery to the drone's battery mounting location for battery replacement. This invention is simple in structure and easy to use. The described drone battery replacement mechanism, through its automatically positioned drone battery replacement structure, can automatically replace and recharge batteries, saving time and effort and achieving high replacement efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a front view of the internal structure of the base of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a top perspective view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the clamping rod of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. First motor; 3. Indicator light; 4. Clamping frame; 5. First electric telescopic rod; 6. Battery; 7. Charging box; 8. Charging compartment; 9. Support frame; 10. Casters; 11. Fixing plate; 12. Push handle; 13. Stop platform; 14. Second motor; 15. Crossbar; 16. Linkage rack; 17. Central gear; 18. Movable frame; 19. Second lead screw; 20. Fourth motor; 21. Crossbar; 22. Mounting slot; 23. First lead screw; 24. Third motor; 25. Electric screwdriver; 26. Clamping rod; 27. Bidirectional lead screw; 28. Positioning frame; 29. ​​Positioning motor; 30. Second electric telescopic rod. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a drone battery replacement mechanism, including a base 1, a landing platform 13 fixedly installed on the top of the base 1, and a fixing plate 11 fixedly installed on one side of the base 1. Crossbars 15 are slidably installed on both sides of the base 1, and a first motor 2 is fixedly installed at the front end of the base 1. A linkage rack 16 and a clamping frame 4 are respectively fixedly installed at both ends of the two crossbars 15. A central gear 17 located between the two linkage racks 16 is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the first motor 2. An indicator light 3 is fixedly installed on the top of the landing platform 13. With the above structural setup, the device is first pushed to a suitable position, and the drone stops on the landing platform 13 according to the indication. Starting the first motor 2 drives the rotation of the central gear 17, which in turn drives the two linkage racks 16 to move in opposite directions, thereby driving the two clamping frames 4 to move in opposite directions, thus clamping and fixing the drone and preventing the drone from falling due to accident, which would affect the battery replacement efficiency.

[0029] Combination Figure 1-4As shown, a mounting groove 22 is provided on the top of the fixing plate 11, and a third motor 24 is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate 11. A first lead screw 23 located in the mounting groove 22 is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the third motor 24. A first electric telescopic rod 5 is threaded onto the first lead screw 23. A first slide rail is fixedly installed in the mounting groove 22. A first slider is slidably installed on the first slide rail. The first slider is fixedly connected to the first electric telescopic rod 5. A crossbar 21 is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the first electric telescopic rod 5. A fourth motor 20 is fixedly installed on the crossbar 21. A second lead screw 19 is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the fourth motor 20. A second motor 14 is threaded onto the second lead screw 19. A second slide rail is fixedly installed on the crossbar 21. A second slider is slidably mounted on the rail, and the second slider is fixedly connected to the second motor 14. A movable frame 18 is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the second motor 14. An electric screwdriver 25 and a second electric telescopic rod 30 are fixedly mounted on the movable frame 18. A positioning frame 28 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the second electric telescopic rod 30. A positioning motor 29 is fixedly mounted on the positioning frame 28. A bidirectional lead screw 27 is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the positioning motor 29. Two clamping rods 26 are threaded onto the bidirectional lead screw 27. A third slide rail is fixedly mounted on the positioning frame 28. Two third sliders are slidably mounted on the third slide rail. The two third sliders are fixedly connected to the corresponding clamping rods 26. A charging box 7 is fixedly mounted on one side of the fixed plate 11. The system has multiple charging compartments 8, each containing a battery 6. With this structure, activating the third motor 24 rotates the first lead screw 23, which in turn moves the first electric telescopic rod 5 forward. This, in turn, moves the movable frame 18 and the electric screwdriver 25 forward. The electric screwdriver 25 can then be used to unscrew the screws used to install the drone's battery. Activating the second electric telescopic rod 30 moves the two clamping rods 26 forward. Activating the positioning motor 29 rotates the bidirectional lead screw 27, causing the two clamping rods 26 to move in opposite directions, thus clamping the battery. Finally, reversing the operation of the output shaft of the second electric telescopic rod 30 allows the drone to be launched. The battery is removed, and then the output shaft of the second motor 14 is activated, causing the movable frame 18 to rotate, so that the drone's battery faces the charging box 7. Then, the fourth motor 20 is activated, causing the second lead screw 19 to rotate, pushing the drone's battery towards the charging box 7. By activating the third motor 24 and the first electric telescopic rod 5, the drone's battery is adjusted to be inserted into the corresponding charging compartment 8 for charging. Then, the output shaft of the positioning motor 29 is activated in reverse, so that the drone's battery is no longer clamped. Then, the corresponding battery 6 is clamped and removed through the battery clamping structure. Then, the above series of operations are repeated in reverse to push the battery 6 to the drone's battery installation location for battery replacement.

[0030] Combination Figure 1-4 As shown, two support frames 9 are fixedly installed on the side of the base 1 and the fixed plate 11 that are far apart from each other. Each support frame 9 is rotatably mounted with a movable wheel 10. A push handle 12 is fixedly installed on the base 1. With the above structure, the push handle 12 and four movable wheels 10 make it easy to move the entire device, increasing portability.

[0031] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: First, the device is pushed to a suitable position, and the drone docks on the docking platform 13 according to the instructions. Starting the first motor 2 drives the rotation of the central gear 17, which in turn drives the two linked racks 16 to move in opposite directions, thereby moving the two clamping frames 4 in opposite directions to clamp and fix the drone, preventing it from falling due to accidents and affecting battery swapping efficiency. Then, starting the third motor 24 drives the rotation of the first lead screw 23, which in turn drives the forward movement of the first electric telescopic rod 5, thereby moving the movable frame 18 and the electric screwdriver 25 forward. The screwdriver 25 can be used to unscrew the screws for installing the drone's battery. Then, starting the second electric telescopic rod 30 drives the two clamping rods 26 to move forward. Starting the positioning motor 29 drives the rotation of the bidirectional lead screw 27, thereby moving the two clamping rods 26 forward. The opposing movement of the clamping rods 26 clamps the battery. Then, by reversing the operation of the output shaft of the second electric telescopic rod 30, the drone's battery can be removed. Next, by activating the output shaft of the second motor 14, the movable frame 18 rotates, aligning the drone's battery with the charging box 7. Then, by activating the fourth motor 20, the second lead screw 19 rotates, pushing the drone's battery towards the charging box 7. By activating the third motor 24 and the first electric telescopic rod 5, the drone's battery is adjusted to be inserted into the corresponding charging compartment 8 for charging. Then, by reversing the operation of the output shaft of the positioning motor 29, the battery is no longer clamped, and the corresponding battery 6 is clamped and removed using the battery clamping structure. Repeating the above series of operations in reverse pushes the battery 6 to the drone's battery installation location for battery replacement. This utility model has a simple structure and is easy to use. The drone battery replacement mechanism, through its automatically positioned drone battery replacement structure, can automatically replace and recharge batteries, saving time and effort and achieving high replacement efficiency.

[0032] The contents not described in detail in this specification are prior art known to those skilled in the art. Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drone battery replacement mechanism, including a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is fixedly mounted with a stop table (13) on the top and a fixing plate (11) is fixedly mounted on one side of the base (1). Horizontal bars (15) are slidably mounted on both sides of the base (1) and a first motor (2) is fixedly mounted at the front end of the base (1). Linkage racks (16) and clamping frames (4) are fixedly mounted at both ends of the two horizontal bars (15). A central gear (17) located between the two linkage racks (16) is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the first motor (2). The top of the fixed plate (11) is provided with an installation groove (22) and a third motor (24) is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed plate (11). A first lead screw (23) located in the installation groove (22) is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the third motor (24). A first electric telescopic rod (5) is threaded on the first lead screw (23). A cross frame (21) is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the first electric telescopic rod (5). A fourth motor (20) is fixedly installed on the cross frame (21). A second lead screw (19) is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the fourth motor (20). A second motor (14) is threaded on the second lead screw (19). A movable frame (18) is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the second motor (14). An electric screwdriver (25) and a second electric telescopic rod (30) are fixedly installed on the movable frame (18). A positioning frame (28) is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the second electric telescopic rod (30). A positioning motor (29) is fixedly installed on the positioning frame (28). A bidirectional lead screw (27) is fixedly sleeved on the output shaft of the positioning motor (29). Two clamping rods (26) are threaded onto the bidirectional lead screw (27). A charging box (7) is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing plate (11). Multiple charging compartments (8) are provided on the charging box (7), and batteries (6) are provided in the corresponding charging compartments (8).

2. The UAV battery replacement mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: An indicator light (3) is fixedly installed on the top of the stop platform (13).

3. The UAV battery replacement mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two support frames (9) are fixedly installed on the side of the base (1) and the fixed plate (11) that are far apart from each other. Each support frame (9) is rotatably mounted with a moving wheel (10), and a push handle (12) is fixedly installed on the base (1).

4. The UAV battery replacement mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first slide rail is fixedly installed in the mounting groove (22), and a first slider is slidably installed on the first slide rail. The first slider is fixedly connected to the first electric telescopic rod (5).

5. The UAV battery replacement mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second slide rail is fixedly installed on the crossbar (21), and a second slider is slidably installed on the second slide rail. The second slider is fixedly connected to the second motor (14).

6. The UAV battery replacement mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A third slide rail is fixedly installed on the positioning frame (28), and two third sliders are slidably installed on the third slide rail. The two third sliders are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding clamping rods (26).

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