Charging device of unmanned aerial vehicle, unmanned aerial vehicle charging assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a charging device of an unmanned aerial vehicle, an unmanned aerial vehicle charging assembly and a vehicle. The charging device of the unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a charging shell. The charging end piece is flexibly connected to the charging shell, the charging end piece is provided with a first connecting part and a first charging part, the first connecting part is used for being connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the first charging part is used for being electrically connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle. According to the charging device of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the risk of short circuit and even spontaneous combustion caused by friction between the charging port of the unmanned aerial vehicle and the first charging part can be avoided, and the use safety of the charging device of the unmanned aerial vehicle is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of modern drone technology and the demand for video shooting during travel, more and more cars are starting to be equipped with drones.

[0003] In related technologies, the charging point between the drone and the charging device is rigidly connected, posing a risk of spontaneous combustion due to friction. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a charging device for drones, which can avoid the risk of short circuits or even spontaneous combustion caused by friction between the drone's charging port and the first charging part, greatly improving the safety of the drone's charging device.

[0005] A charging device for a drone according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a charging shell; and a charging terminal, wherein the charging terminal is flexibly connected to the charging shell, and the charging terminal has a first connecting portion and a first charging portion, wherein the first connecting portion is used to connect to the drone, and the first charging portion is used to electrically connect to the drone.

[0006] According to the present invention, the charging device for a drone is provided with a charging end piece that is flexibly connected to the charging shell. This allows the charging end piece to move relative to the drone in any direction when the charging device or the drone shakes or bumps, so as to automatically adjust to a suitable connection position. This avoids the risk of short circuit or even spontaneous combustion caused by friction between the drone charging port and the first charging part, and greatly improves the safety of the drone charging device.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the charging device for a drone further includes at least one elastic connector, and the charging terminal is flexibly connected to the charging housing through at least one of the elastic connectors.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a charging device for a drone includes a first elastic member, a second elastic member, and / or a third elastic member; wherein the first elastic member is connected between the charging terminal and the charging housing along a first direction, the second elastic member is connected between the charging terminal and the charging housing along a second direction, and the third elastic member is connected between the charging terminal and the charging housing along a third direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction all intersect.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the charging device for a drone is wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a charging device for a drone has a first charging part disposed on the side of the charging end piece facing away from the charging shell in a first direction, and at least one first elastic member is connected between the charging end piece and the charging shell.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a charging device for a drone is provided with at least one second elastic member at both ends of the charging terminal in the second direction; and / or, the charging terminal is provided with at least one third elastic member at both ends of the third direction.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a charging device for a drone includes multiple elastic connectors; wherein the multiple elastic connectors are arranged around the first connecting portion, and / or the multiple elastic connectors are arranged around the first charging portion.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the charging device for a drone, the first connecting part is configured as a magnetic attracting element or a magnetic engaging element, and the first connecting part is used to magnetically engage with the drone.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the charging device for a drone, the first connecting part is configured as a plug-in protrusion or a plug-in recess, and the first connecting part is used for plugging and positioning with the drone.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the charging device for a drone has a first charging section configured as a plurality of charging terminals, which are used for plugging and engaging with the drone.

[0016] This utility model also proposes a drone charging assembly.

[0017] The drone charging assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a parking platform and a charging device for the drone as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the charging device is installed on the parking platform.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drone charging assembly on the parking platform is further provided with a drone gimbal, the drone gimbal and the charging device are spaced apart along a first direction, the drone is adapted to be placed between the drone gimbal and the charging device, and at least one of the drone gimbal and the charging device is configured to be close to the other.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drone charging assembly further includes a first centering mechanism comprising a first driving member, a first driving screw, and two first sliding blocks. The two first sliding blocks are respectively connected to the charging device and the drone gimbal. The first driving member is used to drive the first driving screw to rotate, and the first driving screw is adapted to drive the two first sliding blocks to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drone charging assembly further includes two centering push rods, which are spaced apart along a second direction. The drone is adapted to be placed on the two centering push rods, and at least one of the two centering push rods is configured to move toward the other.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drone charging assembly further includes a second centering mechanism comprising a second driving member, a second driving screw, and two second sliding blocks. The two second sliding blocks are respectively connected to the two centering push rods. The second driving member is used to drive the second driving screw to rotate. The second driving screw is adapted to drive the two second sliding blocks to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0022] This utility model also proposes a vehicle.

[0023] The vehicle according to the present invention includes the drone charging assembly of any of the above embodiments.

[0024] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle further includes a vehicle body, and the parking platform is integrated on the top of the vehicle body.

[0025] The advantages of the aforementioned drone charging assembly, vehicle, and drone charging device compared to existing technologies are the same and will not be repeated here.

[0026] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone charging assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone charging assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone charging assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone charging assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 4 ;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the charging terminal according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of a drone according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the charging shell according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] Drone charging assembly 100, charging device 101, landing platform 102.

[0037] Charging casing 1, charging terminal 2, first connecting part 21, first charging part 22.

[0038] Elastic connector 3, first elastic component 31, second elastic component 32, third elastic component 33, fourth elastic component 34, drone gimbal 4, first centering mechanism 5, first drive component 51, first drive screw 52, ​​first sliding block 53, centering push rod 6, second centering mechanism 7, second drive component 71, second drive screw 72, second sliding block 73, paddle 81, slide rail 82, drone 9, slot 91. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] The following is for reference. Figures 1-7 The present invention describes a charging device 101 for a drone according to an embodiment of the present invention. The charging device 101 for the drone can avoid the risk of short circuit or even spontaneous combustion caused by friction between the charging port of the drone 9 and the first charging part 22, and greatly improves the safety of the drone charging device 101.

[0043] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a charging device 101 for a drone according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a charging shell 1 and a charging terminal 2.

[0044] The charging housing 1 is the main structure of the charging device 101. It provides protection and support to ensure the normal and stable operation of the drone's charging device 101. Other electronic components, such as circuit boards and batteries, can be installed inside to facilitate the charging process.

[0045] The charging terminal 2 is used to connect the drone and the charging device 101 so that the charging device 101 can charge the drone 9.

[0046] The charging terminal 2 is flexibly connected to the charging shell 1, meaning that the charging terminal 2 and the charging shell 1 can be connected by a flexible component. This allows the charging terminal 2 to automatically adapt to different connection angles and positions, making it easy and quick for users to securely connect with the drone 9. Moreover, during the charging process of the drone 9 after connection, because the charging terminal 2 and the drone 9 are flexibly connected, when the charging device 101 or the drone 9 shakes or bumps, the charging terminal 2 can move relative to the drone 9 in any direction to automatically adjust to a suitable connection position. This avoids the risk of short circuits or even spontaneous combustion caused by friction between the charging port of the drone 9 and the first charging part 22, greatly improving the safety of the drone charging device 101.

[0047] Furthermore, the charging terminal 2 has a first connecting part 21 and a first charging part 22. The first connecting part 21 is used to connect with the drone 9. That is, the first connecting part 21 can be set as a buckle, slot or other form to ensure that the charging terminal 2 can be firmly and reliably connected to the drone 9, preventing the drone 9 from loosening or falling off during charging. Due to the flexible connection between the charging terminal 2 and the charging shell 1, it can also avoid serious friction between the charging terminal 2 and the drone 9, which would cause the first connecting part 21 or the drone 9 to deform or be damaged. The first charging part 22 is used to electrically connect with the drone 9. That is, the first charging part 22 is the part that transmits electrical energy. The drone 9 can be provided with a charging port that matches the first charging part 22. The first charging part 22 can be connected to the charging port of the drone 9. The charging port can be a metal port, so that it can be electrically connected to the battery or charging system of the drone 9 to transmit electrical energy to the drone 9 and realize the charging of the drone 9.

[0048] According to the present invention, the charging device 101 for a drone is provided with a charging end piece 2 that is flexibly connected to the charging shell 1. When the charging device 101 or the drone 9 shakes or bumps, the charging end piece 2 can move relative to the drone 9 in any direction to automatically adjust to a suitable connection position. This avoids the risk of short circuit or even spontaneous combustion caused by friction between the charging port of the drone 9 and the first charging part 22, and greatly improves the safety of the drone charging device 101.

[0049] In some embodiments, the charging device 101 of the drone further includes at least one elastic connector 3, and the charging terminal 2 is flexibly connected to the charging housing 1 through at least one elastic connector 3.

[0050] In other words, the charging device 101 of the drone may also include one, two, three or more elastic connectors 3. The charging end piece 2 can be flexibly connected to the charging shell 1 through one, two, three or more elastic connectors 3. This can improve the effect of flexible connection, so that the charging end piece 2 can move relative to the drone 9 in various directions more easily and realize the automatic adjustment of the connection position.

[0051] Because the elastic connector 3 has a certain elasticity, it can deform under force and return to its initial shape when the external force is removed. In this way, when the charging terminal 2 is connected to the drone 9, the elastic connector 3 can undergo elastic deformation so that the charging terminal 2 can move or adjust relative to the drone 9 within a certain range. This allows the charging terminal 2 to better automatically adjust the connection position, making it easier for the user to connect the charging terminal 2 to the drone 9 for charging. When there is shaking or bumping between the charging device 101 and the drone 9, the elastic connector 3 can elastically deform again to flexibly adjust the connection position, avoiding friction between the metal port of the drone 9 and the first charging part 22, which could lead to a short circuit. After charging is completed, when the drone 9 is separated from the charging terminal 2, the elastic connector 3 can return to its initial state.

[0052] Therefore, by setting at least one elastic connector 3 to achieve a flexible connection between the charging shell 1 and the charging terminal 2, the adaptability, durability and flexibility of the charging device 101 are improved, the automatic adaptive adjustment of the connection between the charging terminal 2 and the drone 9 is realized, and the safety of the drone's charging device 101 is improved.

[0053] In practical design, the elastic connector 3 can be constructed as a flexible spring, or as a nitrogen spring, damper, or other types of spring, such as... Figure 5 The elastic connector 3 shown is a flexible spring.

[0054] In some embodiments, the elastic connector 3 includes a first elastic element 31, a second elastic element 32, and / or a third elastic element 33; that is, the elastic connector 3 may include a first elastic element 31 and a second elastic element 32, or the elastic connector 3 may include a first elastic element 31, a second elastic element 32, and a third elastic element 33. Specifically, as... Figure 5 As shown, the elastic connector 3 includes a first elastic element 31, a second elastic element 32, and a third elastic element 33, thereby improving the flexible connection effect and allowing the charging terminal 2 to flexibly adjust its position to better adapt to the accurate connection with the drone 9.

[0055] The first elastic element 31 is connected between the charging terminal 2 and the charging housing 1 along a first direction. That is, the first elastic element 31 can undergo elastic deformation in the first direction, allowing the charging port to move upwards relative to the charging housing 1 in the first direction. Simultaneously, the first elastic element 31 can absorb and disperse impact forces or vibrations in the first direction to prevent friction and damage between the charging terminal 2 and the charging interface of the drone 9. The second elastic element 32 is connected between the charging terminal 2 and the charging housing 1 along a second direction. That is, the second elastic element 32 can undergo elastic deformation in the second direction, allowing the charging terminal 2 to move upwards relative to the charging housing 1. 1. The second elastic element 32 moves upward in the second direction. At the same time, the second elastic element 32 can absorb and disperse the impact force or vibration in the second direction to avoid friction or damage between the charging terminal 2 and the charging interface of the drone 9. The third elastic element 33 is connected between the charging terminal 2 and the charging shell 1 in the third direction. That is, the third elastic element 33 can undergo elastic deformation in the third direction so that the charging terminal 2 can move upward in the third direction relative to the charging shell 1. At the same time, the third elastic element 33 can absorb and disperse the impact force or vibration in the third direction to avoid friction or damage between the charging terminal 2 and the charging interface of the drone 9.

[0056] Furthermore, the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction all intersect each other, and the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction can intersect at any angle, for example, perpendicularly or not perpendicularly. This allows the charging terminal 2 to move in any direction relative to the charging shell 1, so that the charging terminal 2 can drive the drone 9 to move together in any direction, thereby flexibly adjusting the connection position and avoiding the risk of short circuit or even spontaneous combustion caused by friction between the first charging part 22 and the drone 9 in various directions.

[0057] In some embodiments, the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other, that is, the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction can be up and down, front and back, and left and right, so as to enable the charging terminal 2 to move arbitrarily in these three directions, thereby significantly improving the all-round stability and adaptability of the charging device 101 of the drone, and ensuring that the drone 9 can be charged stably under any circumstances.

[0058] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, Figure 1 The first direction shown is the front-back direction of the drone 9, the second direction is the left-right direction of the drone 9, and the third direction is the up-down direction of the drone 9.

[0059] In some embodiments, the first charging part 22 is disposed on the side of the charging terminal 2 away from the charging housing 1 in the first direction. This makes the first charging part 22 located on the outside of the charging housing 1, which is conducive to connection with the drone 9. At least one first elastic member 31 is connected between the charging terminal 2 and the charging housing 1. That is, one, two, three or even more elastic connecting members 3 can be connected between the charging terminal 2 and the charging housing 1, so that the charging terminal 2 and the charging housing 1 can move relative to each other in the first direction more easily, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the connection position with the drone 9 and reducing the friction between the drone 9 and the charging terminal 2.

[0060] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the first direction is Figure 1 As shown in the front-back direction, the first charging part 22 is disposed on the side of the charging end piece 2 facing away from the charging shell 1 in the front-back direction, that is, the first charging part 22 is positioned facing the drone and located on the outside of the charging shell 1, that is, on the front side of the charging device 101, to facilitate alignment and connection with the drone 9 and ensure reliable connection. Wherein, as Figure 7 As shown, in the first direction, i.e. the front-to-back direction, a first elastic member 31 is connected between the charging terminal 2 and the charging shell 1.

[0061] In some embodiments, the charging terminal 2 is provided with at least one second elastic element 32 at both ends in the second direction. That is, the charging terminal 2 can be provided with one, two, three or even more second elastic elements 32 at both ends in the second direction. Providing multiple second elastic elements 32 can not only improve the flexible connection effect and facilitate the adjustment of the connection position of the charging terminal 2, but also ensure that when one of the second elastic elements 32 is damaged and cannot function, the other second elastic elements 32 can still work normally, thereby improving the reliability of the charging device 101 of the drone.

[0062] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the second direction can be Figure 5In the left-right direction, the charging terminal 2 is provided with three second elastic members 32 at both ends in the left-right direction. That is, the charging terminal 2 is provided with three second elastic members 32 at the left end and three second elastic members 32 at the right end. Thus, when the charging terminal 2 moves to the left relative to the charging shell 1, the second elastic member 32 at the left end can be compressed, while the second elastic member 32 at the right end is stretched, so that the charging terminal 2 as a whole can move stably to the left relative to the charging shell 1, so as to flexibly adapt to the accurate connection with the drone 9 in the left-right direction. Correspondingly, when the charging terminal 2 moves to the right relative to the charging shell 1, the second elastic member 32 at the right end can be compressed, while the second elastic member 32 at the left end is stretched, so that the charging terminal 2 as a whole can move stably to the right relative to the charging shell 1, so as to flexibly adapt to the accurate connection with the drone 9 in the left-right direction. This prevents the risk of short circuit or even spontaneous combustion caused by friction between the drone 9 and the first charging part 22 of the charging terminal 2.

[0063] It should be noted that the number of second elastic elements 32 is not limited to that described in this embodiment, and can be flexibly set according to actual conditions and needs.

[0064] In other embodiments, the charging terminal 2 is provided with at least one third elastic element 33 at both ends in the third direction. That is, the charging terminal 2 can be provided with one, two, three or even more third elastic elements 33 at both ends in the third direction. Providing multiple third elastic elements 33 can not only improve the flexible connection effect and facilitate the adjustment of the connection position of the charging terminal 2, but also ensure that when one of the third elastic elements 33 is damaged and cannot function, the other third elastic elements 33 can still work normally, thereby improving the reliability of the drone charging device 101.

[0065] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the third party can be Figure 5 In the vertical direction, the charging terminal 2 is provided with three third elastic members 33 at both ends in the vertical direction. That is, the charging terminal 2 is provided with three third elastic members 33 at the upper end and three third elastic members 33 at the lower end. Thus, when the charging terminal 2 moves upward relative to the charging shell 1, the third elastic members 33 at the upper end can be compressed, while the third elastic members 33 at the lower end are stretched, so that the charging terminal 2 as a whole can move stably upward relative to the charging shell 1, so as to flexibly adapt to accurate connection with the drone 9 in the vertical direction. Correspondingly, when the charging terminal 2 moves downward relative to the charging shell 1, the third elastic members 33 at the lower end can be compressed, while the third elastic members 33 at the upper end are stretched, so that the charging terminal 2 as a whole can move stably downward relative to the charging shell 1, so as to flexibly adapt to accurate connection with the drone 9 in the vertical direction. This prevents the risk of short circuit or even spontaneous combustion caused by friction between the drone 9 and the first charging part 22 of the charging terminal 2.

[0066] In some embodiments, there are multiple elastic connectors 3, that is, the number of elastic connectors 3 can be two, three, four or even more. Setting multiple elastic connectors 3 can improve the flexible connection effect, distribute the force, and improve the stability and durability of the charging terminal 2 when subjected to external force.

[0067] Among them, multiple elastic connectors 3 are distributed around the first connecting portion 21, and / or multiple elastic connectors 3 are distributed around the first charging portion 22. Specifically, as shown in Figure 5 As shown, multiple elastic connectors 3 are distributed around the first connecting part 21 and around the first charging part 22, so that the charging terminal 2 can move in any direction relative to the charging shell to achieve accurate connection between the charging terminal 2 and the drone 9. At the same time, multiple elastic connectors 3 can simultaneously withstand and disperse impact forces, reduce the force on a single elastic connector 3, and prevent damage to a single elastic connector 3 that would prevent the charging terminal 2 from moving in a certain direction, thus failing to achieve accurate connection with the drone 9. This could lead to misalignment of the charging interface between the charging terminal 2 and the drone 9, causing friction and short circuit, or damage to the charging terminal 2 or the drone 9.

[0068] Therefore, by simultaneously setting multiple elastic connectors 3 distributed around the first connecting part 21 and / or around the first charging part 22, the charging terminal 2 and the drone 9 can be accurately connected, which greatly improves the connection stability and reliability between the charging terminal 2 and the drone 9, thereby improving the charging effect of the drone charging device 101 on the drone 9, ensuring the smooth progress of the charging process, and improving charging safety.

[0069] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion 21 is configured as a magnetic attractor or a magnetic engagement member, and the first connecting portion 21 is used to magnetically engage with the UAV 9.

[0070] In other words, the first connecting part 21 can be constructed as a magnetic attraction component, and a magnetic attraction component can be provided on the drone at a position relative to the first connecting part 21. Alternatively, the first connecting part 21 can be constructed as a magnetic attraction component, and a magnetic attraction component can be provided on the drone 9 at a position relative to the first connecting part 21. In this way, the magnetic attraction between the magnetic attraction component and the magnetic attraction component can be used to make the first connecting part 21 automatically and accurately and tightly connected to the drone 9, ensuring the reliability of the charging connection and preventing the charging terminal 2 from separating from the drone 9 when shaking occurs, which would cause the first charging part 22 to separate from the drone 9 and thus prevent the drone 9 from being effectively charged.

[0071] In practical design, such as Figure 5As shown, a fourth elastic element 34 is also provided. The fourth elastic element 34 is located on the side of the charging terminal 2 facing away from the charging shell 1 in the first direction, that is, facing the direction of the drone 9. In this way, during the actual connection between the drone 9 and the charging device 101, when the drone 9 gradually approaches the charging terminal 2, the magnetic suction element or magnetic coupling element (i.e., the first connecting part 21) can be energized, so that the magnetic suction element or magnetic coupling element (i.e., the first connecting part 21) generates magnetic force. As a result, the first connecting part 21 is offset towards the drone 9 under the action of magnetic force. Through the magnetic force between the magnetic suction element and the magnetic coupling element, the first connecting part 21 and the drone 9 are automatically attracted and precisely connected, which greatly simplifies the connection process and ensures that the drone 9 maintains a stable connection state during the charging process and is not easy to fall off due to external force or vibration. At the same time, the fourth elastic element 34 elastically presses between the drone 9 and the charging terminal 2, which can further make the drone 9 and the charging terminal 2 tightly connected, ensuring that the first charging part 22 and the drone 9 are tightly connected and will not easily separate, thereby further ensuring the reliability of the charging connection.

[0072] And after charging stops, the magnetic component or magnetic coupling component (i.e., the first connecting part 21) is de-energized. At this time, there is no magnetic attraction between the first connecting part 21 and the drone 9. The first connecting part 21 can return to its original position under the elastic force of the fourth elastic member 34, so that the first charging part 22 is separated from the drone 9, thereby ending the charging mode.

[0073] Therefore, by constructing the first connecting part 21 as a magnetic attraction component or a magnetic attraction mating component, the first connecting part 21 can achieve instant, alignment-free magnetic attraction with the drone 9, thereby realizing a fast, easy, and stable connection between the first connecting part 21 and the drone 9, ensuring the smoothness of the charging process.

[0074] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion 21 is configured as a plug-in protrusion or a plug-in recess, and the first connecting portion 21 is used for plugging and positioning with the UAV 9.

[0075] In other words, the first connecting part 21 can be constructed as a plug-in protrusion, and a plug-in recess corresponding to the position of the plug-in protrusion can be provided on the drone 9. Alternatively, the first connecting part 21 can be constructed as a plug-in recess, and a plug-in protrusion corresponding to the position of the plug-in recess can be provided on the drone 9. The shape and size of the plug-in protrusion match the shape and size of the plug-in recess. By inserting the plug-in protrusion into the plug-in recess, the first connecting part 21 and the drone 9 can be precisely positioned and matched. This is flexible, convenient, and simple in structure, and can achieve rapid connection between the first connecting part 21 and the drone 9.

[0076] In some embodiments, the first charging unit 22 is configured as a plurality of charging terminals, which are used to plug into and cooperate with the drone 9. That is, the drone 9 is provided with a plurality of slots 91 that correspond to the positions of the plurality of charging terminals and match their shapes and sizes, so that the plurality of charging terminals can be plugged into the plurality of slots 91 one by one, realizing the plug-in cooperation between the plurality of charging terminals and the drone 9, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the drone 9 and the first charging unit 22, ensuring the feasibility and reliability of charging.

[0077] The first charging unit 22 can be configured with two, three, four or even more charging terminals. This ensures the reliability of the electrical connection. Even if one charging terminal is damaged, the other charging terminals can still be effectively connected, ensuring a stable charging process. One of the charging terminals can be connected to the drone and used as a CAN signal line to transmit signals, thereby increasing the information transmission function. This means that when the drone 9 is charging, the video files captured by the drone 9 can be transmitted to the user through this charging terminal. Other charging terminals can be connected to the drone 9 to transmit power to the drone. The onboard charging circuit can also obtain the battery information of the drone 9, including but not limited to the battery model, maximum charging voltage, and maximum charging current.

[0078] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first charging unit 22 is constructed with four charging terminals. The drone 9 is provided with four slots 91 that match the charging terminals. The four charging terminals can be inserted into the four slots 91 one by one to realize the electrical connection between the drone 9 and the first charging unit 22.

[0079] This utility model also proposes a drone charging assembly 100.

[0080] The drone charging assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a parking platform 102 and a charging device 101 for the drone according to any of the above embodiments, wherein the charging device 101 is mounted on the parking platform 102.

[0081] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the drone charging assembly 100 includes a parking platform 102 and a drone charging device 101. The charging device 101 is mounted on the parking platform 102, which is used to place and fix the drone 9 so that the charging device 101 can charge the drone 9.

[0082] In practice, when the drone 9 is in a low battery recovery state and needs to be charged, the drone 9 can be stably landed on the parking platform 102 first, and then the drone 9 can be aligned with the charging device 101 to charge the drone 9.

[0083] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the parking platform 102 is also equipped with a drone gimbal 4. The drone gimbal 4 and the charging device 101 are spaced apart along the first direction, i.e., the front-rear direction of the drone 9 in Figure 1. The drone 9 is suitable for being placed between the drone gimbal 4 and the charging device 101, i.e. Figure 1 The drone gimbal 4 shown is placed on the front side of the drone 9, and the charging device 101 is placed on the rear side of the drone 9. The drone gimbal 4 is used to fix the front side of the drone 9.

[0084] Furthermore, at least one of the drone gimbal 4 and the charging device 101 is configured to move toward the other, that is, the drone gimbal 4 is configured to move toward the charging device 101, or the charging device 101 is configured to move toward the drone gimbal 4, or the drone gimbal 4 and the charging device 101 are configured to move toward each other.

[0085] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, taking the drone gimbal 4 and charging device 101 as an example of being oriented towards each other, when the drone 9 lands on the parking platform 102 and is located between the drone gimbal 4 and the charging device 101, the drone gimbal 4 can move backward to approach the charging device 101. At the same time, the charging device 101 moves forward to approach the drone gimbal 4. The drone gimbal 4 stops moving and fixes the drone 9 when it moves backward to contact the drone 9. The charging device 101 stops moving and fixes the drone 9 when it moves forward to contact the drone 9. This achieves fixation of the drone 9 in the front-back direction, preventing the drone 9 from moving during charging or falling off the parking platform 102 due to shaking.

[0086] In practical design, the charging shell 1 of the drone gimbal 4 and the charging device 101 can be provided with a groove structure that matches the protruding shape on the drone 9 on the side facing the drone 9. This allows the groove structure to be locked onto the drone 9 after the drone gimbal 4 and the charging device 101 clamp the drone 9 in the front-back direction, thereby preventing the drone 9 from moving in the vertical direction. This restricts the drone 9's degree of freedom in the vertical direction and further achieves the fixation of the drone 9 in the vertical direction.

[0087] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the drone charging assembly 100 also includes a first centering mechanism 5, which includes a first driving member 51, a first driving screw 52, ​​and two first sliding blocks 53. The first driving member 51 is a power source that can provide power to the first centering mechanism 5. The two first sliding blocks 53 are respectively connected to the charging device 101 and the drone gimbal 4, so that the two first sliding blocks 53 can drive the charging device 101 and the drone gimbal 4 to move synchronously.

[0088] Furthermore, the first driving member 51 is used to drive the first driving screw 52 to rotate, that is, the first driving member 51 is used to provide power to drive the first driving screw 52 to rotate. The first driving screw 52 is adapted to drive the two first sliding blocks 53 to move closer to or further away from each other. That is, the first driving screw 52 is provided with an external thread, and the two first sliding blocks 53 are sleeved on the outside of the first driving screw 52 and the two first sliding blocks 53 are provided with internal threads that match the external threads, so as to realize the threaded engagement between the first driving screw 52 and the first sliding blocks 53. In this way, when the first driving screw 52 rotates, it can drive the two first sliding blocks 53 to move along the length direction of the first driving screw 52. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the first drive screw 52 extends along the front-rear direction of the UAV 9. One first sliding block 53 is located at the front end of the first drive screw 52, ​​and the other first sliding block 53 is located at the rear end of the first drive screw 52. The external threads of the front and rear parts of the first drive screw 52 are in opposite directions. Correspondingly, the internal threads of the two first sliding blocks 53 are set in the corresponding directions. Thus, when the first drive screw 52 rotates, it can drive the two first sliding blocks 53 to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0089] Furthermore, when the two first sliding blocks 53 move closer to or further away from each other, they can drive the charging device 101 and the drone gimbal 4 to move synchronously closer to or further away from the drone 9, thereby fixing or releasing the drone 9 in the front-back direction. It can be understood that when the two first sliding blocks 53 move closer to each other, they drive the charging device 101 and the drone gimbal 4 to move synchronously to approach and clamp the drone 9, thereby fixing the drone 9 in the front-back direction. Conversely, when the two first sliding blocks 53 move further away from each other, they drive the charging device 101 and the drone gimbal 4 to move synchronously away from the drone 9, thereby releasing the drone 9 from the front-back direction.

[0090] In practical design, such as Figure 4 As shown, a lever 81 can also be provided, which is connected to two first sliding blocks 53. A slide rail 82 adapted to the lever 81 is provided on the parking platform 102. Thus, when the two first sliding blocks 53 move, the lever 81 can be driven to move within the slide rail 82 to push the charging device 101 and the drone gimbal 4 to move closer to or away from the drone.

[0091] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the drone charging assembly 100 also includes two centering push rods 6, which move along the second direction, i.e. Figure 1As shown, the drone 9 is spaced apart in the left and right directions and is suitable for being placed between two centering push rods 6. At least one of the two centering push rods 6 is configured to move toward the other, that is, the left centering push rod 6 can move toward the right centering push rod 6, or the right centering push rod 6 can move toward the left centering push rod 6, or the two centering push rods 6 can move toward each other at the same time.

[0092] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the drone charging assembly 100 also includes a second centering mechanism 7, which includes a second drive member 71, a second drive screw 72, and two second sliding blocks 73. The second drive member 71 is a power source that can provide power to the second centering mechanism 7. The two second sliding blocks 73 are respectively connected to two centering push rods 6 so that the two second sliding blocks 73 can drive the two centering push rods 6 to move synchronously.

[0093] Furthermore, the second driving member 71 is used to drive the second driving screw 72 to rotate, that is, the second driving member 71 is used to provide power to drive the second driving screw 72 to rotate. The second driving screw 72 is adapted to drive the two second sliding blocks 73 to move closer to or further away from each other. That is, the second driving screw 72 is provided with an external thread, and the two second sliding blocks 73 are sleeved on the second driving screw 72 and the two second sliding blocks 73 are provided with internal threads that match the external threads, so as to realize the threaded engagement between the second driving screw 72 and the second sliding blocks 73. In this way, when the second driving screw 72 rotates, it can drive the two second sliding blocks 73 to move along the length direction of the second driving screw 72, wherein, for example... Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the second drive screw 72 extends along the left-right direction of the UAV 9, that is, the first drive screw 52 and the second drive screw 72 are set perpendicularly, and the first drive screw 52 and the second drive screw 72 intersect at the middle position. One of the second sliding blocks 73 is located at the left end of the second drive screw 72, and the other second sliding block 73 is located at the right end of the second drive screw 72. The external threads of the left and right parts of the second drive screw 72 are opposite in direction. Correspondingly, the internal threads of the two second sliding blocks 73 are set in the corresponding directions. Thus, when the second drive screw 72 rotates, it can drive the two second sliding blocks 73 to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0094] Furthermore, when the two second sliding blocks 73 move closer to or further away from each other, they can drive the two centering push rods 6 to move synchronously closer to or further away from the drone 9, thereby fixing or releasing the drone 9 in the left-right direction. It can be understood that when the two second sliding blocks 73 move closer to each other, they drive the two centering push rods 6 to move synchronously closer to and clamp the drone 9, thus fixing the drone 9 in the left-right direction; conversely, when the two second sliding blocks 73 move further away from each other, they drive the two centering push rods 6 to move synchronously away from the drone 9, thereby releasing the drone 9 from the left-right direction.

[0095] In practical design, such as Figure 4 As shown, a lever 81 can also be provided, which is connected to two second sliding blocks 73. A slide rail 82 adapted to the lever 81 is provided on the parking platform 102. Thus, when the two second sliding blocks 73 move, the lever 81 can be driven to move within the slide rail 82 to push the two centering push rods 6 to move closer to or away from the drone 9.

[0096] Furthermore, a groove structure that matches the protrusion shape on the drone 9 can be provided on the side of the two centering push rods 6 facing the drone 9, so that after the two centering push rods 6 clamp the drone 9 in the left and right directions, the groove structure can be locked onto the drone 9, thereby preventing the drone 9 from moving in the up and down direction, that is, restricting the degree of freedom of the drone 9 in the up and down direction, and further realizing the fixation of the drone 9 in the up and down direction.

[0097] Therefore, by using two centering push rods 6, the drone gimbal 4, and the charging device 101, the drone 9 is fixed in the middle of the parking platform 102, restricting the drone 9's degrees of freedom in the forward, backward, left, right, and up and down directions, effectively ensuring the stability of the drone 9 and guaranteeing the smooth progress of the charging process. Furthermore, because only two drive components are used, the entire drone charging assembly 100 has a smaller structural size and occupies less space.

[0098] This utility model also proposes a vehicle.

[0099] The vehicle according to the present invention includes the drone charging assembly 100 of any of the above embodiments.

[0100] By setting up the aforementioned drone charging assembly 100, the two centering mechanisms can stably fix the drone 9, thereby effectively preventing the drone 9 from detaching from the parking platform 102 when the vehicle is driving over bumpy roads, thus ensuring the smooth progress of the charging process.

[0101] By providing a charging terminal 2 that is flexibly connected to the charging housing 1, the charging terminal 2 can move relative to the drone 9 in any direction when driving over bumpy roads, automatically adjusting to a suitable connection position. This avoids the risk of short circuits or even spontaneous combustion caused by friction between the drone 9's charging port and the first charging unit 22, greatly improving the safety of the drone's charging device 101 and thus significantly enhancing the driving safety of the vehicle.

[0102] In some embodiments, the vehicle also includes a vehicle body, and the parking platform 102 is integrated on the top of the vehicle body, that is, the parking platform 102 and the top of the vehicle body are manufactured as a single unit. This not only facilitates the manufacture and installation of the parking platform 102, but also makes full use of the space above the vehicle, saving the ground space occupied by the vehicle, and makes it easy for the vehicle to provide parking services for the UAV 9 anytime and anywhere, greatly improving the flexibility of use.

[0103] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0104] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand 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 which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A charging device for a drone, characterized in that, include: Charging case (1); A charging terminal (2) is flexibly connected to the charging shell (1). The charging terminal (2) has a first connecting part (21) and a first charging part (22). The first connecting part (21) is used to connect with the drone (9), and the first charging part (22) is used to electrically connect with the drone (9). It also includes at least one elastic connector (3), the charging terminal (2) being flexibly connected to the charging housing (1) via at least one of the elastic connectors (3); The elastic connector (3) includes a first elastic element (31), a second elastic element (32) and / or a third elastic element (33); The first elastic member (31) is connected between the charging terminal (2) and the charging shell (1) along the first direction, the second elastic member (32) is connected between the charging terminal (2) and the charging shell (1) along the second direction, and the third elastic member (33) is connected between the charging terminal (2) and the charging shell (1) along the third direction. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction all intersect.

2. The charging device for a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

3. The charging device for the unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first charging part (22) is disposed on the side of the charging end piece (2) facing away from the charging shell (1) in a first direction, and at least one first elastic member (31) is connected between the charging end piece (2) and the charging shell (1).

4. The charging device for a drone according to claim 3, characterized in that, The charging terminal (2) is provided with at least one second elastic member (32) at both ends in the second direction. And / or, the charging terminal (2) is provided with at least one of the third elastic members (33) at both ends of the third direction.

5. The charging device for the unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic connector (3) is multiple; Among them, a plurality of elastic connectors (3) are distributed around the first connecting part (21), and / or a plurality of elastic connectors (3) are distributed around the first charging part (22).

6. The charging device for the unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting part (21) is configured as a magnetic attracting part or a magnetic engaging part, and the first connecting part (21) is used to magnetically engage with the UAV (9).

7. The charging device for a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting part (21) is configured as a plug-in protrusion or a plug-in recess, and the first connecting part (21) is used to plug and position with the UAV.

8. The charging device for the unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first charging unit (22) is configured as a plurality of charging terminals, which are used to plug into and cooperate with the UAV (9).

9. A drone charging assembly, characterized in that, It includes a parking platform (102) and a charging device for the UAV according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the charging device (101) is mounted on the parking platform (102).

10. The drone charging assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The parking platform (102) is also provided with a drone gimbal (4), the drone gimbal (4) and the charging device (101) are spaced apart along a first direction, the drone (9) is adapted to be placed between the drone gimbal (4) and the charging device, and at least one of the drone gimbal (4) and the charging device (101) is configured to be close to the other.

11. The drone charging assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes a first centering mechanism (5) comprising a first driving member (51), a first driving screw (52) and two first sliding blocks (53). The two first sliding blocks (53) are respectively connected to the charging device (101) and the UAV gimbal (4). The first driving member (51) is used to drive the first driving screw (52) to rotate. The first driving screw (52) is adapted to drive the two first sliding blocks (53) to move closer to or further away from each other.

12. The drone charging assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes two centering push rods (6) spaced apart along a second direction, the drone (9) being adapted to be placed on the two centering push rods (6), at least one of the two centering push rods (6) being configured to be close to the other.

13. The drone charging assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, It also includes a second centering mechanism (7) comprising a second driving member (71), a second driving screw (72) and two second sliding blocks (73), the two second sliding blocks (73) being connected to the two centering push rods (6) respectively, the second driving member (71) being used to drive the second driving screw (72) to rotate, the second driving screw (72) being adapted to drive the two second sliding blocks (73) to move closer to or further away from each other.

14. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the drone charging assembly (100) according to any one of claims 9-13.

15. The vehicle according to claim 14, characterized in that, It also includes a vehicle body, with the parking platform (102) integrated on the top of the vehicle body.

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