Solar bus station with unmanned aerial vehicle automatic charging parking apron
By integrating solar photovoltaic panels and energy storage systems into bus stops, drones can be automatically charged, solving the problem that urban bus stops cannot meet the delivery needs of drones. This improves the functional integration and energy efficiency of urban infrastructure, provides convenient user authentication and billing management, and promotes the development of smart cities.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- EAST CHINA JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing urban bus stops lack supporting facilities for drone services, have traditional energy supply methods, low functional integration, and cannot meet the needs of bus services and drone delivery. Furthermore, they lack commercial operation support and are difficult to link with urban public transportation payment systems.
Design a solar-powered bus stop with an automatic drone charging landing pad. It uses solar photovoltaic panels for power supply, combines an energy storage system with wireless charging technology, supports automatic drone charging, and provides various information services through an intelligent interactive terminal to achieve user authentication and billing management.
It integrates the functions of bus stops and drone delivery services, improves the utilization rate of urban infrastructure, reduces operating costs, provides green energy utilization, enhances citizens' travel experience, promotes the development of smart logistics, and takes into account barrier-free design.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent transportation infrastructure, specifically a solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for drones. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, urban bus stops have a single function, mainly providing bus waiting and information display services.
[0003] With the rapid development of drone delivery services, urban infrastructure faces the following problems: First, there is a lack of supporting facilities for drones, making it impossible to provide docking and charging support for delivery drones; second, the energy supply methods are traditional and renewable energy is not fully utilized; third, the functional integration is low, making it impossible to simultaneously meet the needs of public transportation services and drone delivery; and fourth, there is a lack of commercial operation support, as drone charging services cannot achieve user authentication and billing management, making it difficult to link with the urban public transportation payment system, thus limiting sustainable service capabilities.
[0004] Therefore, traditional bus stops can no longer meet the needs of smart city development. There is an urgent need for a new type of bus stop that integrates public transportation services, drone delivery, and clean energy utilization, so as to charge delivery drones, ensure delivery range, and achieve rational use of urban space. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for drones, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0007] A solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for drones includes a base and a roof. Solar photovoltaic panels are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the roof surface. An energy storage system is installed between the upper surface of the roof and the back of the solar photovoltaic panels. The output end of the solar photovoltaic panels is connected to the energy storage system through a waterproof connector.
[0008] The bracket has pre-embedded cable channels inside, and the energy storage system is connected to an output cable, which runs along the pre-embedded cable channels inside the bracket. A drone landing pad with wireless charging function is set in the middle of the upper surface of the canopy. The drone landing pad adopts electromagnetic induction wireless charging technology to support automatic charging of drones.
[0009] Solar photovoltaic panels are installed on both sides of the roof surface. Each solar photovoltaic panel is a 2600W monocrystalline silicon module. The solar photovoltaic panels are fixedly installed on the top of the roof by photovoltaic panel brackets, and the photovoltaic panel brackets are tilted at a 25° angle to the horizontal plane of the roof.
[0010] The top of the platform base is fixedly connected to four supports, and the canopy is fixed to the top of the supports.
[0011] The platform base is equipped with a smart bus information screen, which is suspended between two central supports. The screen displays bus route information and reminds passengers of upcoming bus arrivals.
[0012] An LED lighting system is installed between the two outermost supports and the two middle supports. The LED lighting system is connected to the energy storage system through a waterproof connector. It is powered by solar photovoltaic panels through the energy storage system and is used for nighttime platform lighting.
[0013] A bench is fixedly installed on the platform base, and the bench is located below the ceiling.
[0014] The drone landing pad is equipped with an automatic landing pad locking device, which includes a pressure sensor and an electromagnetic lock.
[0015] The bracket is fixedly installed with a drone wireless charging platform working status display screen, which adopts an industrial-grade touch LCD panel and is covered with scratch-resistant tempered glass.
[0016] There are two guardrails on the front side of the platform base, with an opening between them to guide passengers to board and alight in an orderly manner.
[0017] The platform base is connected to an accessible passage at the rear, and the width of the accessible passage is ≥1.2 meters.
[0018] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0019] I. This utility model can realize the integration of bus station and drone delivery services, improve the utilization rate of urban infrastructure; and adopt a solar power supply system to reduce operating costs and realize green energy utilization.
[0020] Second, by integrating various information services through intelligent interactive terminals, we can enhance citizens' travel experience; provide infrastructure support for drone logistics and promote the development of smart logistics; and take into account barrier-free design to improve the inclusiveness of public services.
[0021] Third, this utility model, through its multi-functional integrated design, creates a new generation of bus stops that are adapted to the development of smart cities, and has significant social and economic benefits. Attached Figure Description
[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a utility model Figure 1 Rear view of the solar photovoltaic panel in the middle;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent bus information screen in this utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the working status display screen (integrated with billing and payment function) of the drone wireless charging platform in this utility model.
[0027] The attached figures are labeled as follows:
[0028] 1. Solar photovoltaic panels; 2. Platform base; 3. Guardrail; 4. Smart bus information screen; 5. Drone wireless charging platform working status display screen; 6. Drone landing pad; 7. Landing pad automatic locking device; 8. Barrier-free access; 9. LED lighting system; 10. Bracket; 11. Bench; 12. Canopy; 13. Energy storage system; 14. Cable. Detailed Implementation
[0029] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0030] See Figure 1-2 As shown, a solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for drones includes a platform base 2 and a canopy 12 mounted on the platform base 2 via a bracket 10.
[0031] Solar photovoltaic panels 1 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the surface of the canopy 12. An energy storage system 13 is housed between the upper surface of the canopy 12 and the back of the solar photovoltaic panels 1. Its output end is connected to the energy storage system 13 through a waterproof connector. The output cable 14 of the energy storage system 13 is routed along the pre-embedded wire groove inside the bracket 10. A drone landing pad 6 with wireless charging function is set in the middle of the upper surface of the canopy 12. The drone landing pad 6 adopts electromagnetic induction wireless charging technology to support automatic charging of drones.
[0032] It should be noted that the solar photovoltaic panel 1 is a high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon module, consisting of two 1300W photovoltaic panels with a total peak power of 2600W.
[0033] In specific implementation, the solar photovoltaic panel 1 has the following technical features: under standard test conditions (AM1.5, 1000W / m²), 2 At 25℃, the battery conversion efficiency is no less than 22%; the photovoltaic panel surface is equipped with an anti-reflective coated glass layer, which, according to actual measurements, can improve the power generation efficiency by about 15% in cloudy and rainy weather; the operating temperature coefficient is -0.38% / ℃, which is compatible with the installation environment of the canopy 12;
[0034] The solar photovoltaic panel 1 is fixedly installed on the top of the canopy 12 by a photovoltaic panel bracket. The inclined surface of the photovoltaic panel bracket is at a 25° angle to the horizontal plane of the canopy 12. This angle has been verified by solar radiation simulation analysis as the best angle for receiving sunlight in eastern China, and the wind resistance of the structure has been ensured by wind tunnel test.
[0035] A natural convection heat dissipation channel of ≥50mm is formed between the energy storage system 13 and the solar photovoltaic panel 1.
[0036] A smart bus information screen 4 is installed on the platform base 2. The smart bus information screen 4 is suspended between the two middle supports 10 and is used to display bus route information and remind passengers of the bus that is about to arrive at the station. An LED lighting system 9 is installed between the two outermost supports 10 and the two middle supports 10 respectively. It uses energy-saving LED light sources and automatically turns on at night to provide lighting.
[0037] Specifically, in this embodiment, the canopy 12 is supported by four brackets 10, the drone landing pad 6 is set in the middle of the canopy 12, and solar photovoltaic panels 1 are symmetrically arranged on both sides to ensure that the drone takes off and lands without being blocked while maximizing the solar energy collection efficiency.
[0038] It should be noted that the canopy 12 is made of PC endurance board material and has a certain tilt angle, which serves both as sunshade and rain protection and as a quick drainage function to prevent rainwater accumulation.
[0039] It should be noted that the energy storage system 13 is fixed to the upper surface of the roof 12 by aluminum alloy guide rails. The bottom of the support frame of the solar photovoltaic panel 1 is provided with matching slots to form a sliding and detachable structure. During maintenance, the energy storage system 13 can be pulled out laterally after the quick-connect cable 14 is disconnected.
[0040] It should be noted that the platform base 2 is made of stainless steel, which combines the characteristics of low cost, corrosion resistance, and safety, and has a simple and beautiful appearance.
[0041] It should be noted that a bench 11 is installed on the platform base 2. The bench 11 is located at the bottom of the canopy 12 and is made of UV-resistant composite material to facilitate passenger rest.
[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, the drone landing pad 6 is equipped with an automatic landing pad locking device 7, which includes a pressure sensor and an electromagnetic lock. When a drone is detected landing, the built-in pressure sensor automatically triggers the mechanical locking mechanism, and the electromagnetic lock completes the fixing within 0.5 seconds, preventing the drone from shifting due to wind or vibration. The wind resistance level is ≥8. After charging is completed, the billing control unit sends an unlocking command to the electromagnetic lock via the CAN bus, and the electromagnetic lock releases the drone within 0.2 seconds. If an abnormality occurs during charging, the locking device will remain locked until manual intervention.
[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, the drone wireless charging platform's working status display screen 5 is integrated in a prominent position on the front bracket 10 of the platform base 2. It adopts an industrial-grade touch LCD panel with a scratch-resistant tempered glass surface. Its interactive interface adopts a three-zone separation layout: the status display area displays the charging power, remaining power, and estimated charging time in real time; the billing operation area has an RFID sensing module supporting transportation cards on the left for users to swipe their cards to start charging, a dynamically refreshed QR code in the center to support mobile payment scanning such as Alipay and WeChat, and a face recognition camera integrated on the right to realize face verification payment bound to the public transport APP; the confirmation area has a backlit physical confirmation button and a timer that automatically returns to the standby interface after 120 seconds.
[0044] It should be noted that the drone wireless charging platform's working status display screen 5 is connected to the billing control unit via an RS485 bus. The system workflow is as follows: the power metering module monitors the charging voltage in real time and transmits it to the billing control unit via the CAN bus for billing according to the time-of-use rate. The payment verification interface supports three methods: bus card, QR code, and facial recognition. Successful payment triggers the start of wireless charging. At the same time, the billing record is synchronized to the city bus management platform via the 4G module and linked with the user's bus APP account to realize the accumulation of charging consumption points (1 yuan = 1 point) and the function of deducting fare.
[0045] It should be noted that the Smart Bus Information Screen 4 uses an OLED screen, which displays the current station information at the top, the bus route that is about to arrive at the station in the middle, and all bus routes that stop at the station at the bottom, combining practicality with low energy consumption.
[0046] It should be noted that the drone wireless charging platform working status display screen 5 and the smart bus information screen 4 are physically isolated. The two exchange data through the station's internal local area network, and the communication protocol adopts the Modbus RTU standard.
[0047] Specifically, the platform base 2 has two guardrails 3 on the front side, with an opening between the two guardrails 3 to guide passengers to get on and off the train in an orderly manner; in addition, the platform base 2 is connected to an accessible passage 8 with a width of ≥1.2 meters, which meets international accessibility standards.
[0048] Specifically, the installation of guardrails 3 and accessible passageways 8 not only facilitates passenger passage but also eliminates safety hazards during the journey.
[0049] It should be noted that the solar photovoltaic panel 1 is equipped with an intelligent energy storage system 13, which prioritizes the use of solar power and automatically switches to the energy storage system 13 when there is insufficient sunlight to ensure the continuous operation of the station equipment.
[0050] Specifically, the output end of the solar photovoltaic panel 1 is connected to the energy storage system 13 through a waterproof quick-connect plug, and the cable 14 runs along the pre-embedded wire groove inside the bracket 10 to connect to the intelligent bus information screen 4, the LED lighting system 9 and the drone landing pad 6. The cable 14 is covered with a flame-retardant corrugated pipe.
[0051] It should be noted that the wireless charging module of the drone landing pad 6 needs to be checked regularly to ensure charging efficiency and safety.
[0052] It should be noted that the billing system of the drone landing pad 6 monitors the charging current and voltage in real time through the power metering module to calculate the charging amount and transmits the data to the billing control unit. The system supports time-of-use pricing, and the rate data is remotely configured by the public transport management platform. Users can choose payment methods such as swiping the bus card or scanning the code with the APP through the smart public transport information screen. After successful payment, the wireless charging module is activated, and the billing record is synchronized to the public transport management platform. The points accumulated by users for charging consumption can be used to redeem public transport discounts.
[0053] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.
Claims
1. A solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for unmanned aerial vehicles, comprising a base (2) and a roof (12), characterized in that, Solar photovoltaic panels (1) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the surface of the roof (12). An energy storage system (13) is installed between the upper surface of the roof (12) and the back of the solar photovoltaic panel (1). The output end of the solar photovoltaic panel (1) is connected to the energy storage system (13) through a waterproof connector. The bracket (10) has a pre-embedded wire groove inside, and the energy storage system (13) is connected to an output cable (14). The output cable (14) runs along the pre-embedded wire groove inside the bracket (10). The top surface of the canopy (12) is equipped with a drone landing pad (6) with wireless charging function. The drone landing pad (6) adopts electromagnetic induction wireless charging technology to support automatic charging of drones.
2. A solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roof (12) is provided with solar photovoltaic panels (1) on both sides of its surface. Each solar photovoltaic panel (1) is a 1300W monocrystalline silicon module. The solar photovoltaic panels (1) are fixedly installed on the top of the roof (12) by photovoltaic panel brackets. The photovoltaic panel brackets are inclined at a 25° angle to the horizontal plane of the roof (12).
3. A solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the platform base (2) is fixedly connected to four supports (10), and the canopy (12) is fixed to the top of the supports (10).
4. A solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The platform base (2) is equipped with an intelligent bus information screen (4), which is suspended between the two middle supports (10) to display bus route information and remind passengers of the bus information that is about to arrive at the station.
5. A solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 3, characterized in that, An LED lighting system (9) is installed between the two outermost supports (10) and the two middle supports (10). The LED lighting system (9) is connected to the energy storage system (13) through a waterproof connector. It is powered by the solar photovoltaic panel 1 through the energy storage system (13) and is used for nighttime platform lighting.
6. A solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 1, characterized in that, A bench (11) is fixedly installed on the platform base (2), and the bench (11) is located below the canopy (12).
7. A solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drone landing pad (6) is equipped with an automatic landing pad locking device (7), which includes a pressure sensor and an electromagnetic lock.
8. A solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bracket (10) is fixedly installed with a drone wireless charging platform working status display screen (5). The drone wireless charging platform working status display screen (5) adopts an industrial-grade touch LCD panel with a surface covered with scratch-resistant tempered glass.
9. A solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two guardrails (3) are provided on the front side of the platform base (2), and an opening is left between the two guardrails (3) to guide passengers to get on and off the train in an orderly manner.
10. A solar-powered bus stop with an automatic charging landing pad for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 9, characterized in that, The platform base (2) is connected to an accessible passage (8) at the rear, and the width of the accessible passage (8) is ≥1.2 meters.