Automatic charging nest for unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle automatic charger nest, and relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicle charging, the unmanned aerial vehicle automatic charger nest comprises a charging cabin, the upper surface of the charging cabin is provided with a charging platform, and the upper surface of the charging platform is provided with an unmanned aerial vehicle body; the two sides of the charging bin are movably connected with the protective shell through a replacement structure; the moving structures are arranged on the two sides of the charging bin, each moving structure comprises a connecting groove, the connecting grooves are formed in the charging bin, hydraulic rods are arranged on the connecting grooves, sliding plates are fixedly connected to the output ends of the hydraulic rods, connecting shafts are rotatably connected to the lower surfaces of the sliding plates, and the connecting shafts are fixedly connected to the lower surfaces of the sliding plates. The lower end of the connecting shaft is fixedly connected with a limiting block, and the inner wall of the limiting block is rotationally connected with a wheel. According to the utility model, by operating the moving structure, the position can be adjusted at any time as required, so as to adapt to different operation scenes and task requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of drone charging technology, and specifically relates to an automatic drone charging station. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are unmanned aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment and their own program control devices, or operated autonomously, either completely or intermittently, by an onboard computer. With the rapid development of UAV technology, their use has been gradually promoted and applied in fields such as aerial photography, agriculture, plant protection, surveying and mapping, news reporting, power line inspection, disaster relief, and film and television production.

[0003] Drones are typically equipped with a charging dock for convenient placement and charging when not in use. For example, patent CN217260703U, entitled "An Autonomous Charging Dock for Drones," discloses a dock body with a first opening on its upper surface. The first opening has an opening mechanism for opening and closing. The dock body contains a landing pad with a centering mechanism for adjusting the drone's position. Four first motors are located at the four corners of the lower surface of the dock body, below the landing pad. Each motor has a screw at its output end, the upper end of which penetrates the lower surface of the landing pad and extends to the inner top surface of the dock body. The screw is connected to the inner top surface of the dock body via a first bearing. This invention features a simple structure, convenient operation, adjustable landing pad height for easy drone placement, and provides cooling and dust removal for the drone.

[0004] However, in everyday use, it has been found that in certain special application scenarios, such as emergency response and post-disaster recovery, the aforementioned patents and existing technologies require charging stations to have strong flexibility and be able to move to different areas at any time. Fixed charging stations cannot meet this requirement, resulting in drones being unable to charge in a timely manner or requiring the construction of additional charging stations. Moreover, since charging stations are usually fixed facilities, once installed in a certain location, it is difficult to change their location at any time. This limits their flexibility and adaptability between different operating areas, especially when mission requirements change or when a large area needs to be covered. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic charging station for drones, which can be repositioned as needed to adapt to different operational scenarios and task requirements. The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0006] An automatic charging station for drones includes:

[0007] A charging compartment, on the upper surface of which is a charging platform, on which the drone body is placed;

[0008] The protective shell is movably connected to both sides of the charging compartment via a replaceable structure;

[0009] A movable structure is provided on both sides of the charging compartment. The movable structure includes a connecting groove, which is formed on the charging compartment. A hydraulic rod is provided on the connecting groove. A slide plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic rod. A connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the lower surface of the slide plate. A limit block is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting shaft. A wheel is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the limit block.

[0010] Preferably, the charging compartment has limit grooves at both ends, and a slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limit groove, and the slider is fixedly connected to the slide plate.

[0011] Preferably, the inner wall of the limiting groove is fixed with a limiting rod, and the limiting rod is slidably connected to the slider.

[0012] Preferably, the replacement structure includes an extension plate, a connecting block, and a connecting plate;

[0013] One end of the connecting plate is rotatably connected to the side of the charging compartment, the connecting block is rotatably connected to the protective shell, one end of the extension plate is fixed to the connecting block, and the other end is slidably connected to the connecting plate.

[0014] Preferably, a plug rod is slidably connected to the side of the connecting plate away from the protective shell, and a spring is sleeved on the arc surface of the plug rod, with the two ends of the spring being fixedly connected to the plug rod and the connecting plate, respectively.

[0015] Preferably, both sides of the extension plate are fixedly connected to sliding rods, and the sliding rods are slidably connected to the connecting plate.

[0016] Preferably, each of the two protective shells has a handle fixedly connected to one side away from the other, and the handle is U-shaped.

[0017] Preferably, four positioning rods are fixedly connected to the lower surface of the charging compartment, and the four positioning rods are slidably connected to the sliding plate.

[0018] Preferably, the wheel has a plurality of anti-slip grooves on its arc surface, and the plurality of anti-slip grooves are evenly distributed on the wheel.

[0019] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. In this invention, the position of the movable structure can be adjusted as needed to adapt to different work scenarios and task requirements. For example, the charging station can be moved closer to the drone's working area, reducing the drone's flight distance and thus improving work efficiency.

[0021] 2. In this utility model, by changing the structure, the protective shell can be quickly replaced, and repairs can be carried out quickly when the outer shell of the drone charger is damaged or worn, without the need for prolonged downtime. This greatly improves maintenance efficiency and ensures the continuous operation of the charger. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the movable structure of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the replacement structure of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B.

[0028] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0029] 1-Charging compartment; 2-Charging platform; 3-Protective shell; 4-Spinning shaft; 5-UAV body; 6-Connecting plate; 7-Moving structure; 701-Connecting groove; 702-Hydraulic rod; 703-Positioning rod; 704-Skateboard; 705-Wheel; 706-Anti-slip groove; 707-Limiting block; 708-Connecting shaft; 709-Slider; 710-Limiting rod; 711-Limiting groove; 8-Replacement structure; 81-Handle; 82-Fixed shaft; 83-Connecting block; 84-Extension plate; 85-Insertion rod; 86-Spring; 87-Slide rod. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "top surface", "bottom surface", "inner", "outer", "inner side", "outer side", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used in the description, they are for descriptive purposes and to distinguish technical features, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the sequential relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "setting" 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. The embodiments of this utility model will now be described based on its overall structure.

[0034] Example

[0035] Please see Figure 1-5This embodiment discloses an automatic charging station for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including a charging chamber 1 and a protective shell 3. A charging platform 2 is installed on the upper surface of the charging chamber 1, and the UAV body 5 is placed on the upper surface of the charging platform 2. A rotating shaft 4 is fixedly connected to both ends of the charging chamber 1. A connecting plate 6 is rotatably connected to the arc surface of the rotating shaft 4. The protective shell 3 is provided at the end of the connecting plate 6 away from the charging chamber 1. The protective shell 3 is connected to the connecting plate 6 by means of a replacement structure 8. A movable structure 7 is provided inside the charging chamber 1, and a replacement structure 8 is provided on the inner wall of the connecting plate 6.

[0036] like Figure 2 , 3 As shown, the movable structure 7 includes two connecting slots 701, both of which are formed on the charging compartment 1. Two hydraulic rods 702 are installed inside the connecting slots 701. The output ends of the hydraulic rods 702 are fixedly connected to a slide plate 704. The lower surface of the slide plate 704 is rotatably connected to a connecting shaft 708. The lower end of the connecting shaft 708 is fixedly connected to a limit block 707. The inner wall of the limit block 707 is rotatably connected to a wheel 705. Limit slots 711 are formed at both ends of the charging compartment 1. A slider 709 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limit slot 711. The slider 709 is fixedly connected to the slide plate 704. When the charging compartment 1 needs to be moved, the hydraulic rod 702 is activated, which drives the slide plate 704 to move. The slide plate 704 drives the slider 709 to move. The slider 709 slides on the inner wall of the limiting groove 711. The slide plate 704 drives the connecting shaft 708 to move. The connecting shaft 708 drives the limiting block 707 to move. The limiting block 707 drives the wheel 705 to move, thus pushing the charging compartment 1. The charging compartment 1 then drives the hydraulic rod 702 to move. The hydraulic rod 702 drives the slide plate 704 to move. The slide plate 704 drives the connecting shaft 708 to move. The connecting shaft 708 drives the limiting block 707 to move. The limiting block 707 drives the wheel 705 to move. The inner wall of the limiting groove 711 is fixedly connected to the limiting rod 710, which is slidably connected to the slider 709. The limiting rod 710 can limit the slider 709 to prevent it from shifting when sliding on the inner wall of the limiting groove 711. The wheel 705 has several anti-slip grooves 706 evenly distributed on its arc surface. The anti-slip grooves 706 increase the friction between the wheel 705 and the contact surface, preventing the wheel 705 from slipping during movement. Four positioning rods 703 are fixedly connected to the lower surface of the charging compartment 1, and these positioning rods 703 are slidably connected to the slide plate 704. The positioning rods 703 can limit the slide plate 704 to prevent it from shifting during sliding.

[0037] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown in this embodiment, the replacement structure 8 includes an extension plate 84, which is slidably connected to a connecting plate 6. A connecting block 83 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting plate 6 away from the connecting plate 6. A fixed shaft 82 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting block 83. The fixed shaft 82 is fixedly connected to the protective shell 3. An insert rod 85 is slidably connected to the side of the connecting plate 6 away from the protective shell 3. A spring 86 is sleeved on the arc surface of the insert rod 85. The two ends of the spring 86 are fixedly connected to the insert rod 85 and the connecting plate 6, respectively. When the protective shell 3 needs to be replaced, pull the insertion rod 85 to move it. The insertion rod 85 drives the spring 86 to stretch, and then separates the insertion rod 85 from the extension plate 84. Then pull the protective shell 3 to move it. The protective shell 3 drives the fixed shaft 82 to move, and the fixed shaft 82 drives the connecting block 83 to move. Then the connecting block 83 drives the extension plate 84 to move, and then the extension plate 84 separates from the connecting plate 6. Insert the new extension plate 84 into the connecting plate 6, and then release the insertion rod 85. The spring 86 retracts, causing the insertion rod 85 to be inserted into the connecting plate 6 and the extension plate 84 for fixation. Both sides of the extension plate 84 are fixedly connected to the sliding rods 87, which are slidably connected to the connecting plate 6. The sliding rods 87 can limit the extension plate 84 to prevent it from sliding on the inner wall of the connecting plate 6 and causing displacement. Each of the two protective shells 3 has a handle 81 fixedly connected to its opposite side. The interface of the handle 81 is "U" shaped. When it is necessary to pull the protective shell 3, the handle 81 can be pulled directly. The handle 81 will move the protective shell 3, making it more convenient to move the protective shell 3.

[0038] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows:

[0039] When the charging compartment 1 needs to be moved, the hydraulic rod 702 is activated, which moves the sliding plate 704. The sliding plate 704 moves the slider 709, which slides against the inner wall of the limiting groove 711. The sliding plate 704 moves the connecting shaft 708, which in turn moves the limiting block 707. The limiting block 707 then moves the wheel 705, pushing the charging compartment 1. The charging compartment 1 then moves the hydraulic rod 702, which in turn moves the sliding plate 704. The sliding plate 704 moves the connecting shaft 708, which in turn moves the limiting block 707, which in turn moves the wheel 705. The limiting rod 710 can limit the slider 709 to prevent it from deviating when sliding on the inner wall of the groove. The anti-slip groove 706 can increase the friction between the wheel 705 and the contact surface to prevent the wheel 705 from sliding during movement. The positioning rod 703 can limit the sliding plate 704 to prevent it from deviating during sliding.

[0040] When the protective shell 3 needs to be replaced, pull the insertion rod 85 to move it. The insertion rod 85 drives the spring 86 to stretch, and then the insertion rod 85 separates from the extension plate 84. Then pull the protective shell 3 to move it. The protective plate drives the fixed shaft 82 to move, and the fixed shaft 82 drives the connecting block 83 to move. Then the connecting block 83 drives the extension plate 84 to move, and then the extension plate 84 separates from the connecting plate 6. Insert the new extension plate 84 into the connecting plate 6, and then release the insertion rod 85. The spring 86 retracts, causing the insertion rod 85 to be inserted into the connecting plate 6 and the extension plate 84 for fixation. The sliding rod 87 can limit the extension plate 84 to prevent the extension plate 84 from sliding on the inner wall of the connecting plate 6 and causing displacement. When the protective shell 3 needs to be pulled, the handle 81 can be pulled directly. The handle 81 drives the protective shell 3 to move, making it easier to move the protective shell 3.

[0041] In summary, this embodiment addresses the need for mobile charging stations in certain special application scenarios, such as emergency response and post-disaster recovery, where they require high flexibility and the ability to be moved to different areas at any time. Fixed charging stations cannot meet this requirement, leading to untimely charging of drones or the need for additional charging stations. Furthermore, since charging stations are typically fixed facilities, their location is difficult to change once installed. This limits their flexibility and adaptability across different operational areas, especially when mission requirements change or large areas need to be covered. This device allows mobile charging stations to be adjusted as needed to adapt to different operational scenarios and mission requirements. For example, the charging station can be moved closer to the drone's working area, reducing the drone's flight distance and thus improving operational efficiency.

[0042] Furthermore, in this embodiment, by replacing the protective shell, repairs can be quickly performed when the drone charger housing shell is damaged or worn, without requiring prolonged downtime. This significantly improves maintenance efficiency and ensures the continuous operation of the charger housing.

[0043] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention is for illustrative and explanatory purposes. These descriptions are not intended to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and it is obvious that many changes and variations can be made based on the above teachings. Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. The purpose of selecting and describing exemplary embodiments is to explain the specific principles of the present invention and its practical application, so that those skilled in the art, after reading this specification, can make modifications, substitutions, variations, and various choices and changes to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, variations, and choices and changes are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle automatic charging machine nest, characterized in that, include: A charging compartment (1) is provided, and a charging platform (2) is installed on the upper surface of the charging compartment (1). The drone body (5) is placed on the charging platform (2). The protective shell (3) is movably connected to both sides of the charging compartment (1) via a replaceable structure (8); A movable structure (7) is provided on both sides of the charging compartment (1). The movable structure (7) includes a connecting groove (701) which is opened on the charging compartment (1). A hydraulic rod (702) is provided on the connecting groove (701). A slide plate (704) is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic rod (702). A connecting shaft (708) is rotatably connected to the lower surface of the slide plate (704). A limit block (707) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting shaft (708). A wheel (705) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the limit block (707).

2. The drone automatic charging nest of claim 1, wherein, The charging compartment (1) has a limiting groove (711) at both ends. A slider (709) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove (711). The slider (709) is fixedly connected to the slide plate (704).

3. The drone automatic charging nest of claim 2, wherein, The inner wall of the limiting groove (711) is fixed with a limiting rod (710), and the limiting rod (710) is slidably connected to the slider (709).

4. The drone automatic charging nest of claim 1, wherein, The replacement structure (8) includes an extension plate (84), a connecting block (83), and a connecting plate (6); One end of the connecting plate (6) is rotatably connected to the side of the charging compartment (1), the connecting block (83) is rotatably connected to the protective shell (3), one end of the extension plate (84) is fixed to the connecting block (83), and the other end is slidably connected to the connecting plate (6).

5. The drone automatic charging nest of claim 4, wherein, The connecting plate (6) is slidably connected to a plug rod (85) on the side away from the protective shell (3). A spring (86) is fitted on the arc surface of the plug rod (85). The two ends of the spring (86) are fixedly connected to the plug rod (85) and the connecting plate (6) respectively.

6. The drone automatic charging nest of claim 4, wherein, Both sides of the extension plate (84) are fixedly connected with slide rods (87), and the slide rods (87) are slidably connected to the connecting plate (6).

7. The drone automatic charging nest of claim 1, wherein, Each of the two protective shells (3) is fixedly connected to a handle (81) on one side away from each other, and the handle (81) is U-shaped.

8. The drone automatic charging nest of claim 1, wherein, Four positioning rods (703) are fixedly connected to the lower surface of the charging compartment (1), and the four positioning rods (703) are slidably connected to the slide plate (704).

9. The drone automatic charging nest of claim 1, wherein, The wheel (705) has a plurality of anti-slip grooves (706) on its arc surface, and the plurality of anti-slip grooves (706) are evenly distributed on the wheel (705).

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