Unmanned aerial vehicle parking device
By introducing a first-position switch and a drive cylinder into the drone parking device, the opening and closing status of the flip cover is detected, solving the problem of the inability to monitor the status of the cover in the existing technology, and realizing safe management and convenient use of drones.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUAZHAO TECH (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing drone parking devices cannot detect the opening and closing status of the lid, making it difficult to record and monitor the use of drones, resulting in difficulties in safety management and tracking. This is especially true in scenarios where multiple people share the use of the device or where strict management is required, as it fails to meet users' needs for device security and ease of management.
The device employs a first-position switch and drive cylinder design to record and monitor the drone's usage by detecting the opening and closing status of the flip cover. Combined with a hollow structure and reinforcing rib design, the device's stability and durability are improved.
It enables real-time monitoring and security management of drone usage, improves the ease of use and security of the equipment, and meets the management needs of multiple users sharing the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and in particular to a UAV parking device. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development and widespread application of drone technology, drones have become important tools in many fields such as aerial photography, surveying, logistics delivery, and agricultural plant protection. However, the protection of drones during daily use, storage, and transportation is becoming increasingly prominent. Existing drone parking devices also have significant shortcomings in terms of anti-theft and security management. Because they cannot detect the opening and closing status of the lid, it is difficult to record and monitor drone usage, which is detrimental to the security management and tracking of the equipment. Especially in scenarios where multiple people share the use or where strict management is required, they cannot meet users' needs for equipment security and convenient management. Utility Model Content
[0003] This application aims to at least partially address one of the aforementioned technical problems in the prior art. To this end, embodiments of this application provide a drone parking device that uses a first positioning switch to detect the opening and closing state of the lid, thereby recording and monitoring the drone's usage and achieving the functions of device safety management and tracking.
[0004] A drone parking device, comprising:
[0005] A base having a first cavity for supporting the drone;
[0006] The flip cover is rotatably connected to one side of the base via a pivot. The flip cover has a second cavity. When the flip cover is attached to the base, the first cavity and the second cavity together form a cavity for placing the drone.
[0007] A drive electric cylinder, wherein the cylinder body of the drive electric cylinder is hinged to the base, and the telescopic rod of the drive electric cylinder is hinged to the flip cover;
[0008] At least one first positioning switch is provided on the side of the base. The first positioning switch is controlled and connected to the drive electric cylinder. A first trigger plate corresponding to the first positioning switch is provided on the side of the flip cover. When the flip cover is closed in place on the base, the first trigger plate will trigger the first positioning switch.
[0009] In an optional or preferred embodiment, at least one second position switch is provided at the bottom of the base, and a second trigger plate is provided on the flip cover for triggering the second position switch. When the flip cover is opened to the position on the base, the second trigger plate on the flip cover can trigger the second position switch.
[0010] In an optional or preferred embodiment, a rotating connector is provided between the drive cylinder and the flip cover. The rotating connector has three connecting ends: the first connecting end is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, the second connecting end is hinged to the piston rod of the drive cylinder, and the third connecting end is fixedly connected to the flip cover.
[0011] In an optional or preferred embodiment, both the base and the flip cover have a hollow structure.
[0012] In an optional or preferred embodiment, the first cavity is smaller than the second cavity, and after the flip cover and the base are combined, the base is embedded in the second cavity of the flip cover.
[0013] In an optional or preferred embodiment, a stop is provided on the bottom plate of the base.
[0014] In an optional or preferred embodiment, the first position switch is disposed at one end of the base near the flip cover.
[0015] In an optional or preferred embodiment, a first reinforcing rib is provided on the inner side of the flip cover.
[0016] In an optional or preferred embodiment, a second reinforcing rib is provided at the bottom of the base.
[0017] Based on the above technical solution, the embodiments of this application have at least the following beneficial effects: when the flip cover is closed in place on the base, the first trigger plate will trigger the first position switch. The first position switch will transmit a signal to the drive cylinder, and the drive cylinder will stop driving. When the drive cylinder drives the flip cover to open, the first position switch loses the pressure contact of the first trigger plate, indicating that the flip cover has been opened at this time. In this way, the opening and closing status of this application can be detected by the first position switch, thereby recording and monitoring the use of the drone, and playing the role of safe management and tracking of the equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone parking device provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure on the back of the embodiment shown.
[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the embodiment shown. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this application.
[0023] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.
[0024] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0025] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0026] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0027] With the rapid development and widespread application of drone technology, drones have become important tools in many fields such as aerial photography, surveying, logistics delivery, and agricultural plant protection. However, the protection of drones during daily use, storage, and transportation is becoming increasingly prominent. Existing drone parking devices also have significant shortcomings in terms of anti-theft and security management. Because they cannot detect the opening and closing status of the lid, it is difficult to record and monitor drone usage, which is detrimental to the security management and tracking of the equipment. Especially in scenarios where multiple people share the use or where strict management is required, they cannot meet users' needs for equipment security and convenient management.
[0028] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a drone parking device, including a base 100, a flip cover 200, and a drive cylinder 300. The base 100 has a first cavity 110 for supporting the drone. The first cavity 110 is designed to match a specific model or a certain size range of drones, ensuring that the drone can be placed inside. The flip cover 200 is rotatably connected to one side of the base 100 via a pivot 210, forming an openable structure. The flip cover 200 has a second cavity 220. When the flip cover 200 is folded into the base 100, the first cavity 110 and the second cavity 220 together form a complete cavity for placing the drone, providing all-round protection for the drone.
[0029] The cylinder body 310 of the drive cylinder 300 is hinged to the base 100 via a hinge 320, and the telescopic rod 330 of the drive cylinder 300 is hinged to the flip cover 200. This design allows the drive cylinder 300 to drive the flip cover 200 to open and close relative to the base 100 through the telescopic movement of the telescopic rod 330. The drive cylinder 300 operates on the principle of electro-hydraulic or electro-pneumatic, and has the advantages of smooth movement, low noise, and high control precision, enabling accurate control of the opening and closing angle and speed of the flip cover 200.
[0030] At least one first position switch 400 is provided on the side of the base 100, and the first position switch 400 is connected to the drive electric cylinder 300. A first trigger plate is provided on the side of the flip cover 200. When the flip cover 200 is closed on the base 100, the first trigger plate will trigger the first position switch 400.
[0031] When the flip cover 200 is closed in place on the base 100, the first trigger plate 230 will trigger the first position switch 400. The first position switch 400 will transmit a signal to the drive cylinder 300, and the drive cylinder 300 will stop driving. When the drive cylinder 300 drives the flip cover 200 to open, the first position switch 400 will lose contact with the first trigger plate 230, indicating that the flip cover 200 has been opened. In this way, the opening and closing status of this application can be detected by the first position switch 400, thereby recording and monitoring the use of the drone, and playing the role of equipment safety management and tracking.
[0032] The first position switch 400 is typically installed on the base 100 near the flip cover 200 to accurately detect the closed state of the flip cover 200. To improve the reliability of the detection, multiple first position switches 400 can be set to simultaneously detect the closed state of the flip cover 200 at different positions.
[0033] In addition, at least one second position switch 500 is provided at the bottom of the base 100. The flip cover 200 is provided with a second trigger plate 250 for triggering the second position switch 500. When the flip cover 200 is fully opened on the base 100, the second trigger plate 250 on the flip cover 200 can trigger the second position switch 500. The second position switch 500 is also connected to the drive cylinder 300 for control, used to detect the fully open state of the flip cover 200, preventing the flip cover 200 from being over-opened and causing mechanical damage.
[0034] In this application, both the first position switch 400 and the second position switch 500 can be of various types, such as micro switches, Hall sensors, photoelectric switches or proximity switches, and the appropriate type can be selected according to the specific application scenario and requirements.
[0035] To achieve a flexible connection between the drive cylinder 300 and the flip cover 200, a rotating connector 600 is provided in this embodiment. This rotating connector 600 has three connection ends: the first connection end 610 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 210, the second connection end 620 is hinged to the piston rod of the drive cylinder 300, and the third connection end 630 is fixedly connected to the flip cover 200. This three-point connection design enhances the stability and reliability of the drive system, making the opening and closing action of the flip cover 200 smoother.
[0036] In this embodiment, both the base 100 and the flip cover 200 adopt a hollow structure design. This design reduces the overall weight, making it easier to handle and move the device; on the other hand, it ensures sufficient mechanical strength to withstand various stresses during daily use. The hollow structure also facilitates air circulation, reduces internal moisture accumulation, and helps maintain a dry environment for the drone.
[0037] In this embodiment, the first cavity 110 is smaller than the second cavity 220. After the flip cover 200 and the base 100 are combined, the base 100 is embedded in the second cavity 220 of the flip cover 200. This embedded design makes the entire device more compact and stable in the closed state, improving the protection of the internal drone and reducing the impact of external impacts on the device's connection parts.
[0038] To enhance the stability of the device, the base plate 120 of the base 100 is equipped with blocks 130. These blocks 130 serve two purposes: firstly, to fix the position of the drone and prevent it from shaking inside the device; secondly, they also act as support points for the base 100 in contact with the ground, thus improving the overall stability of the device. The blocks 130 can be customized according to the characteristics of different drone models to meet the placement requirements of various drones.
[0039] To further improve the strength and durability of the device, a first reinforcing rib 260 is provided on the inner side of the flip cover 200, and a second reinforcing rib 140 is provided on the bottom of the base 100. These reinforcing ribs adopt a rib-like structure design, which effectively enhances the overall rigidity of the device while ensuring lightweight design, and reduces deformation and damage that may occur during long-term use.
[0040] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:
[0041] 1. Open state: The user issues an open command through the control system, which drives the extension rod 330 of the electric cylinder 300 to extend and push the flip cover 200 to rotate around the rotating shaft 210 until the second trigger plate 250 on the flip cover 200 triggers the second position switch 500, and the system confirms that the flip cover 200 has been fully opened.
[0042] 2. Placing the drone: The user places the drone into the first cavity 110 of the base 100, and the bottom of the drone contacts the stop 130 on the base 100 to achieve stable positioning.
[0043] 3. Closed state: The user issues a closing command through the control system, which drives the telescopic rod 330 of the electric cylinder 300 to retract, pulling the flip cover 200 to rotate in the opposite direction around the pivot 210 until the flip cover 200 triggers the first position switch 400 on the side of the base 100, and the system confirms that the flip cover 200 is completely closed.
[0044] 4. Status monitoring: Throughout the entire operation, the first position switch 400 and the second position switch 500 continuously monitor the position status of the flip cover 200 and feed the information back to the control system to achieve real-time monitoring of the opening and closing status of the device.
[0045] This utility model's drone parking device effectively solves the problems of existing technologies, such as the inability to confirm the lid's closed state, the lack of automated control, and insufficient management convenience, through its automatic detection of the lid's opening and closing status. Furthermore, the application of an electric drive mechanism enables automatic opening and closing control of the lid, improving ease of use and safety. In addition, the optimized structural design and material application ensure that the device has sufficient strength and durability to meet the needs of long-term use.
[0046] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. 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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0047] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application 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 this application.
Claims
1. An unmanned aerial vehicle parking device, characterized by, include: A base having a first cavity for supporting the drone; The flip cover is rotatably connected to one side of the base via a pivot. The flip cover has a second cavity. When the flip cover is attached to the base, the first cavity and the second cavity together form a cavity for placing the drone. A drive electric cylinder, wherein the cylinder body of the drive electric cylinder is hinged to the base, and the telescopic rod of the drive electric cylinder is hinged to the flip cover; At least one first positioning switch is provided on the side of the base. The first positioning switch is controlled and connected to the drive electric cylinder. A first trigger plate corresponding to the first positioning switch is provided on the side of the flip cover. When the flip cover is closed in place on the base, the first trigger plate will trigger the first positioning switch.
2. The drone parking device of claim 1, wherein: At least one second position switch is provided at the bottom of the base, and a second trigger plate is provided on the flip cover for triggering the second position switch. When the flip cover is opened to the position on the base, the second trigger plate on the flip cover can trigger the second position switch.
3. The drone parking device of claim 1, wherein: A rotating connector is provided between the drive cylinder and the flip cover. The rotating connector has three connecting ends. The first connecting end is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, the second connecting end is hinged to the piston rod of the drive cylinder, and the third connecting end is fixedly connected to the flip cover.
4. The drone parking device of claim 1, wherein: Both the base and the flip cover have a hollow structure.
5. The drone parking device of claim 1, wherein: The first cavity is smaller than the second cavity. After the flip cover and the base are combined, the base is embedded in the second cavity of the flip cover.
6. The drone parking device of claim 1, wherein: The base plate is equipped with a stop block.
7. The drone parking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first position switch is located at one end of the base near the flip cover.
8. The drone parking device of claim 1, wherein: The inner side of the flip cover is provided with a first reinforcing rib.
9. The drone parking device of claim 8, wherein: The base is provided with a second reinforcing rib at its bottom.