Shared unmanned aerial vehicle cabinet capable of rapidly replacing battery

Abstract

The utility model discloses a shared unmanned aerial vehicle cabinet capable of quickly changing batteries, which comprises a shared cabinet and a fixing component, a battery changing cabin and a battery storage cabin are arranged in the shared cabinet, a communicating groove is arranged between the battery changing cabin and the battery storage cabin, a placing groove is arranged on the inner surface of the battery changing cabin, and the fixing component is arranged in the placing groove. Linkage locking devices are arranged on the periphery of the containing groove, a linear motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the battery storage bin, a moving seat is fixedly connected to the output end of the linear motor, a mounting seat is fixedly connected to the front surface of the moving seat, and a first rotating groove is formed in the front surface of the mounting seat; and the side wall of the mounting seat is fixedly connected with a first adjusting motor. Through the linear motor and components thereof, the battery replacing device has the advantages of being accurate in positioning, stable in operation and efficient in battery replacing, meanwhile, the structure is compact, the space utilization rate is high, the requirement for rapid battery replacing of the unmanned aerial vehicle in an unmanned scene is met, the manual maintenance cost is reduced, and the intelligence and reliability of the system are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone sharing technology, and in particular to a shared drone cabinet for quick battery replacement. Background Technology

[0002] With the rise of the low-altitude economy, drones are increasingly used in the civilian sector, covering numerous scenarios such as aerial photography, agriculture, plant protection, express delivery, disaster relief, and power line inspection. However, the high equipment cost, complex operating procedures, and challenges in carrying and managing drones limit their further popularization. For ordinary users, purchasing a drone may not be economical, and they are inconvenient to carry, store, and manage. The rapid development of the sharing economy, such as shared power banks and shared bicycles, has brought many conveniences and reduced usage costs, leading to increased public acceptance of shared products. This sharing economy model offers a solution to the pain points of drone use, prompting the emergence of the innovative shared drone locker model to achieve efficient utilization and sharing of drone resources.

[0003] If the batteries in shared drone cabinets cannot be replaced quickly, manual replacement and charging management may be required. This increases the workload and complexity of manual operation, requires more manpower, and manual battery replacement may also carry the risk of operational errors, affecting the lifespan of the battery and the drone. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a shared drone cabinet for quick battery replacement. Through a linear motor and its components, it features precise positioning, stable operation, and efficient battery replacement. At the same time, it has a compact structure and high space utilization, making it suitable for the rapid battery replacement needs of drones in unmanned scenarios, reducing manual maintenance costs, and improving the intelligence and reliability of the system.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, a shared drone cabinet for quick battery replacement is provided, comprising: a shared cabinet and a fixing component. The shared cabinet has an internal battery swapping compartment and a battery storage compartment, with a connecting slot between them. The inner surface of the battery swapping compartment has a placement slot, and all four sides of the placement slot are equipped with interlocking locking devices. A linear motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the battery storage compartment. A movable base is fixedly connected to the output end of the linear motor. A mounting base is fixedly connected to the front surface of the movable base. The front surface of the mounting base has a first rotating slot, and a first adjusting motor is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting base. A first adjusting rod is fixedly connected to the output end of a first adjusting motor, and the first adjusting rod is located inside a first rotating groove. A second rotating groove is formed on the front surface of the first adjusting rod. A second adjusting motor is fixedly connected to the side wall of the first adjusting rod. A second adjusting rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the second adjusting motor, and the second adjusting rod is located inside a second rotating groove. A double-headed electric telescopic pump is fixedly connected to the front surface of the second adjusting rod. Telescopic rods are fixedly connected to the left and right output ends of the double-headed electric telescopic pump. A clamping block is fixedly connected to one end of each of the two telescopic rods. A battery unlocking contact post is fixedly connected to the side wall of the clamping block. Through the linkage of multiple components, automatic battery positioning, grasping, unlocking, and transmission are achieved, improving the automation and efficiency of the battery swapping process.

[0006] According to the aforementioned shared drone cabinet for quick battery replacement, the battery swapping compartment is located above the battery storage compartment, and the dimensions of the dual-headed electric telescopic pump are matched with the dimensions of the connecting slot. The vertical layout optimizes space utilization, and the dimensional matching ensures uninterrupted battery transfer, guaranteeing a smooth battery swapping process.

[0007] According to the shared drone cabinet for quick battery replacement, the second adjusting rod is located in front of the first adjusting rod, and the clamping blocks are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the dual-head electric telescopic pump. The front-to-back hierarchical and symmetrical layout enhances the flexibility and clamping stability of the robotic arm, preventing the battery from tilting and falling during transport.

[0008] According to the shared drone cabinet for quick battery replacement, four interlocking locking devices are fixedly connected to the inner surface of the battery swapping compartment, and the output ends of the four interlocking locking devices all face the placement slot. The fixed connection ensures the accuracy of the locking devices, and the multi-directional output enables synchronous battery locking, ensuring a stable and reliable battery swapping process.

[0009] According to the aforementioned shared drone cabinet for quick battery replacement, the outer surface of the cabinet is equipped with a fixing component, which includes a communication antenna, a connecting rod, a controller, a drone compartment door, a battery replacement compartment door, a battery compartment door, and support legs. The communication antenna is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the cabinet, and support legs are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower surface. The connecting rod is fixedly connected to the side wall of the cabinet, and the controller is fixedly connected to the front surface of the connecting rod. The front surface of the cabinet is equipped with a drone compartment door, a battery replacement compartment door, and a battery compartment door. The fixing component integrates communication, control, and operation functions, while the support legs ensure the cabinet's stability, improving overall practicality and ease of use.

[0010] According to the aforementioned shared drone cabinet for quick battery replacement, the battery replacement hatch is located at the front of the battery replacement compartment, and the battery compartment door is located within the battery storage compartment. The hatch is positioned corresponding to the functional areas, facilitating user operation and maintenance personnel inspection, thus improving human-machine interaction convenience.

[0011] The above-mentioned solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] This utility model includes a connecting groove, a placement groove, a linkage locking device, a linear motor, a moving base, a mounting base, a first rotating groove, a first adjusting motor, a first adjusting rod, a second rotating groove, a second adjusting motor, a second adjusting rod, a dual-head electric telescopic pump, a telescopic rod, a clamping block, and a battery unlocking contact post. Through the linear motor and its components, it features precise positioning, stable operation, and efficient battery swapping. At the same time, it has a compact structure and high space utilization, making it suitable for the rapid battery replacement needs of drones in unmanned scenarios, reducing manual maintenance costs, and improving the intelligence and reliability of the system.

[0013] 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

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a shared drone cabinet for quick battery replacement according to the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a front view of a shared drone cabinet for quick battery replacement according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional perspective view of a shared drone cabinet for quick battery replacement according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 For utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0019] Legend:

[0020] 1. Shared cabinet; 2. Connecting rod; 3. Controller; 4. Communication antenna; 5. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) compartment door; 6. Battery swapping compartment door; 7. Battery compartment door; 8. Support leg; 9. Battery swapping compartment; 10. Connecting slot; 11. Placement slot; 12. Linkage locking device; 13. Battery storage compartment; 14. Linear motor; 15. Moving seat; 16. Mounting seat; 17. First adjusting motor; 18. First rotating slot; 19. First adjusting rod; 20. Second rotating slot; 21. Second adjusting motor; 22. Second adjusting rod; 23. Dual-head electric telescopic pump; 24. Telescopic rod; 25. Clamping block; 26. Battery unlocking contact post. Detailed Implementation

[0021] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0022] Reference Figure 1-4This utility model discloses a shared drone cabinet for quick battery replacement, comprising: a shared cabinet 1 and a fixing component. The shared cabinet 1 has an internal battery swapping compartment 9 and a battery storage compartment 13. A connecting groove 10 is provided between the battery swapping compartment 9 and the battery storage compartment 13, providing a channel for battery transfer between the two compartments, allowing the battery to be moved through the groove. A placement groove 11 is provided on the inner surface of the battery swapping compartment 9, used to position batteries to be replaced or already replaced, providing a stable placement space for the batteries. Four interlocking locking devices 12 are provided around the placement groove 11, locking the batteries within the placement groove 11 through synchronous action to prevent displacement of the batteries during the battery swapping process. The battery storage compartment... A linear motor 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the compartment 13. The linear motor 14 serves as a power source, driving the movable seat 15 to reciprocate along a linear direction, thus enabling the horizontal movement of the battery within the storage compartment. The output end of the linear motor 14 is fixedly connected to the movable seat 15, which supports the mounting base 16 and subsequent mechanical structures. Driven by the linear motor 14, it is precisely positioned below the connecting slot 10. The front surface of the movable seat 15 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 16, which provides a mounting foundation for components such as the first adjusting motor 17 and the first adjusting rod 19, ensuring the stability of the mechanical structure. The front surface of the mounting base 16 has a first rotating groove 18, which provides space for the rotation of the first adjusting rod 19, cooperating with the first adjusting motor 17 to achieve adjustment. The angle adjustment of the entire rod is achieved by fixing a first adjusting motor 17 to the side wall of the mounting base 16. The first adjusting motor 17 drives the first adjusting rod 19 to rotate within the first rotating groove 18 via its output shaft, adjusting the lateral angle of the second adjusting rod 22. The output end of the first adjusting motor 17 is fixedly connected to the first adjusting rod 19, which is located inside the first rotating groove 18. The first adjusting rod 19 acts as a transmission component for angle adjustment, converting the rotational motion of the first adjusting motor 17 into its own angle change, thereby driving the rear structure to adjust its direction. A second rotating groove 20 is formed on the front surface of the first adjusting rod 19, providing space for the rotation of the second adjusting rod 22. This, in conjunction with the second adjusting motor 21, enables the adjustment of the pitch angle of the adjusting rod. A second adjusting motor 21 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the adjusting rod 19. The second adjusting motor 21 drives the second adjusting rod 22 to rotate within the second rotating groove 20 via its output shaft, adjusting the pitch angle of the dual-head electric telescopic pump 23. The output end of the second adjusting motor 21 is fixedly connected to the second adjusting rod 22, which is located inside the second rotating groove 20. The second adjusting rod 22 serves as a transmission component for pitch adjustment, converting the rotational motion of the second adjusting motor 21 into its own pitch angle change, precisely aligning with the battery position. The front surface of the second adjusting rod 22 is fixedly connected to the dual-head electric telescopic pump 23. The dual-head electric telescopic pump 23 extends and retracts synchronously via the telescopic rods 24 on both sides, causing the clamping block 25 to move closer to or further away, thus clamping and releasing the battery.The dual-head electric telescopic pump 23 has telescopic rods 24 fixedly connected to both its left and right output ends. The two telescopic rods 24 are symmetrically distributed and move synchronously under the drive of the dual-head electric telescopic pump 23, ensuring that the clamping force of the clamping block 25 on the battery is uniform and stable. A clamping block 25 is fixedly connected to one end of each of the two telescopic rods 24. The clamping block 25 achieves physical clamping by contacting the battery surface. Its inner side typically has an anti-slip structure to enhance gripping reliability. A battery unlocking contact post 26 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the clamping block 25. When clamping the battery, the battery unlocking contact post 26 simultaneously abuts against the battery locking mechanism, realizing the unlocking and separation of the battery from the drone or battery swapping compartment 9.

[0023] The battery swapping compartment 9 is located above the battery storage compartment 13. Its vertical layout allows for vertical battery transfer via gravity or mechanical transmission, optimizing space utilization. The dimensions of the dual-head electric telescopic pump 23 are matched with the dimensions of the connecting slot 10, ensuring uninterrupted battery transfer and smooth operation. The second adjusting rod 22 is located in front of the first adjusting rod 19. This hierarchical structure allows for independent adjustment of the lateral and pitch angles of the first and second adjusting rods, enhancing the flexibility of the robotic arm. Clamping blocks 25 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the dual-head electric telescopic pump 23. This symmetrical layout ensures balanced clamping force, preventing the battery from tilting or breaking during transport. The four interlocking locking devices 12 are fixedly connected to the inner surface of the battery swapping compartment 9. This fixed connection ensures the installation accuracy of the interlocking locking devices 12 and guarantees the reliability of the locking engagement with the battery in the placement slot 11. The output ends of the four interlocking locking devices 12 all face the placement slot 11. This orientation design allows the locking tongue or buckle of the locking device to accurately insert into the battery's locking hole, achieving multi-directional synchronous locking. The outer surface of the shared cabinet 1 is equipped with a fixing component. The fixing component integrates communication, control, door, and support functions, ensuring the overall stability and functionality of the shared drone cabinet. The fixing component includes a communication antenna 4, a connecting rod 2, a controller 3, a drone door 5, a battery swapping compartment door 6, a battery compartment door, and support legs 8. All components work together to ensure the communication antenna... Line 4 is responsible for data transmission, controller 3 coordinates system operation, the hatch provides an operating entrance, support legs 8 ensure the stability of the cabinet, and a communication antenna 4 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the shared cabinet 1. The communication antenna 4 is installed at the top of the cabinet to reduce obstruction and optimize signal reception, enabling data interaction with the drone and the back-end system. Support legs 8 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the shared cabinet 1. The four support legs 8 are distributed at the four corners of the bottom of the cabinet to form a stable support structure and prevent the cabinet from tilting or shaking. A connecting rod 2 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the shared cabinet 1. The connecting rod 2 serves as the mounting carrier for the controller 3, fixing the controller 3 to the side of the cabinet in a position that is convenient for operation and maintenance. The controller 3 is fixedly connected to the front surface of the connecting rod 2. The controller 3 communicates with the drone and the back-end system via... Connecting rod 2 is connected to the cabinet body and serves as the control center of the entire shared cabinet 1. It receives instructions and controls the actions of various mechanical components. The front surface of the shared cabinet 1 is equipped with a drone compartment door 5, a battery swapping compartment door 6, and a battery compartment door. The compartment doors are centrally located on the front surface for easy user operation. The drone compartment door 5 is used for storing and retrieving drones. The battery swapping compartment door 6 corresponds to the battery swapping compartment 9, and the battery compartment door corresponds to the battery storage compartment 13. The battery swapping compartment door 6 is located in front of the battery swapping compartment 9 and serves as the operation entrance for the battery swapping compartment 9. Users can perform battery replacement or maintenance operations by opening this compartment door. The battery compartment door is located in the battery storage compartment 13 and provides an independent maintenance entrance for the battery storage compartment 13, making it convenient for staff to replenish or repair the batteries in the storage compartment.

[0024] Working principle: After the drone is confirmed to be shut down, it is manually operated to enter the cabinet through the drone door 5. The battery to be replaced is aligned with the placement slot 11 of the battery swapping compartment 9 and inserted. At this time, the linkage locking device 12 around the placement slot 11 is activated simultaneously, with the output end facing the placement slot 11 to lock the battery, ensuring that the battery is fixed in place during the battery swapping process. When the system detects that the battery needs to be replaced, the linear motor 14 in the battery storage compartment 13 starts to work, driving the moving seat 15 to move horizontally along the inner wall track, accurately positioning the robotic arm assembly with the mounting seat 16 directly below the connecting slot 10. The first adjustment motor 17 and the second adjustment motor 21 on the mounting base 16 start synchronously. The first adjustment motor 17 drives the first adjustment rod 19 to rotate in the first rotating groove 18, adjusting the lateral angle of the robotic arm so that the second adjustment rod 22 is aligned with the direction of the connecting groove 10. The second adjustment motor 21 drives the second adjustment rod 22 to rotate in the second rotating groove 20, adjusting the pitch angle of the dual-head electric telescopic pump 23 to ensure that its height matches that of the battery swapping compartment 9. After the adjustment is completed, the dual-head electric telescopic pump 23 starts, and the telescopic rods 24 on the left and right sides push the clamping blocks 25 to extend and clamp the new battery in the battery storage compartment 13. At the same time, the battery unlocking contact post 26 on the side wall of the clamping block 25 simultaneously abuts against the locking mechanism of the new battery, completing the unlocking preparation. Subsequently, the robotic arm drives the moving seat 15 to rise via the linear motor 14, enters the battery swapping compartment 9 through the connecting slot 10, and approaches the old battery in the placement slot 11. After the robotic arm carries the new battery to the battery swapping compartment 9, the dual-head electric telescopic pump 23 is activated again, controlling the clamping block 25 to approach the old battery via the telescopic rod 24. At the same time, the battery unlocking contact post 26 contacts the locking mechanism of the old battery, triggering the linkage locking device 12 to release the old battery from the lock. At this time, the robotic arm synchronously completes the position exchange of the old and new batteries. The old battery is gripped by the clamping block 25 and released from the placement slot 11. The new battery is accurately placed into the placement slot 11, triggering the linkage locking device 12 to relock the new battery. After the battery swap is completed, the robotic arm carries the old battery back to the battery storage compartment 13 along the original path. The linear motor 14 drives the moving seat 15 to descend and return to the storage compartment via the connecting slot 10. The clamping block 25 releases the old battery and places it in the designated recycling position in the storage compartment. At the same time, the battery swapping compartment door 6 of the battery swapping compartment 9 can be opened as needed. The battery compartment door is used by staff to replenish new batteries to the battery storage compartment 13 to ensure the continuous operation of the system. Throughout the process, the communication antenna 4 transmits data to the background system in real time. The controller 3 receives instructions through the connecting rod 2 and coordinates the actions of each component to ensure precise connection of the battery swapping process.

[0025] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A shared drone locker with quick-change batteries, comprising: A shared cabinet (1) and a fixed component are characterized in that: the shared cabinet (1) has an internal battery swapping compartment (9) and a battery storage compartment (13), a connecting groove (10) is provided between the battery swapping compartment (9) and the battery storage compartment (13), a placement groove (11) is provided on the inner surface of the battery swapping compartment (9), a linkage locking device (12) is provided around the placement groove (11), a linear motor (14) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the battery storage compartment (13), a moving base (15) is fixedly connected to the output end of the linear motor (14), a mounting base (16) is fixedly connected to the front surface of the moving base (15), a first rotating groove (18) is provided on the front surface of the mounting base (16), a first adjusting motor (17) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting base (16), and the first adjusting motor (17) outputs... A first adjusting rod (19) is fixedly connected to the output end, and the first adjusting rod (19) is located inside the first rotating groove (18). A second rotating groove (20) is opened on the front surface of the first adjusting rod (19). A second adjusting motor (21) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the first adjusting rod (19). A second adjusting rod (22) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second adjusting motor (21), and the second adjusting rod (22) is located inside the second rotating groove (20). A double-headed electric telescopic pump (23) is fixedly connected to the front surface of the second adjusting rod (22). Telescopic rods (24) are fixedly connected to the output ends on both sides of the double-headed electric telescopic pump (23). A clamping block (25) is fixedly connected to one end of each of the two telescopic rods (24). A battery unlocking contact post (26) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the clamping block (25).

2. The shared drone cabinet with quick replaceable battery of claim 1, wherein: The battery swapping compartment (9) is located above the battery storage compartment (13), and the dimensions of the dual-head electric telescopic pump (23) are matched with the dimensions of the connecting slot (10).

3. The shared drone cabinet with quick replaceable battery of claim 1, wherein: The second adjusting rod (22) is located in front of the first adjusting rod (19), and the clamping blocks (25) are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the double-headed electric telescopic pump (23).

4. The shared drone cabinet with quick replaceable battery of claim 1, wherein: The four linkage locking devices (12) are fixedly connected to the inner surface of the battery swapping compartment (9), and the output ends of the four linkage locking devices (12) all face the placement slot (11).

5. A shared drone cabinet for quick battery replacement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the shared cabinet (1) is provided with a fixing component, which includes a communication antenna (4), a connecting rod (2), a controller (3), a drone cabin door (5), a battery replacement cabin door (6), a battery cabin door (7), and a support leg (8). The upper surface of the shared cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to the communication antenna (4), and the four corners of the lower surface of the shared cabinet (1) are fixedly connected to the support leg (8). The side wall of the shared cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (2), and the front surface of the connecting rod (2) is fixedly connected to the controller (3). The front surface of the shared cabinet (1) is provided with a drone cabin door (5), a battery replacement cabin door (6), and a battery cabin door (7).

6. The shared drone cabinet of claim 5, wherein: The battery swapping compartment door (6) is located in front of the battery swapping compartment (9), and the battery compartment door (7) is located in the battery storage compartment (13).

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