A folding unmanned aerial vehicle charging base
The automatic cable winding and unwinding system, which uses a toothed plate, gears, and cable reel as a mechanical transmission system and clamping components, combined with a magnetic limit design, solves the problems of cable tangling and loose winding on drone charging bases. This improves portability and storage efficiency, while also providing emergency power supply, enhancing the applicability and safety of the device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TAIYUAN ZHONGYAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-22
AI Technical Summary
Drone charging docks are prone to cable tangling and loose winding when folded, affecting portability and storage efficiency. At the same time, traditional charging devices lack emergency power supply functions in outdoor scenarios.
The mechanical transmission system using toothed plates, gears, and cable reels automatically winds up and unwinds cables. Clamping components assist in cable winding, and magnetic limit design enables automatic cable winding and fixing, ensuring even force distribution and improving compact storage. The power base can be reversed to place batteries for emergency power output.
It simplifies the cable management process, improves the portability and storage efficiency of the drone base, expands the application scenarios, and enhances the device's applicability and safety.
Smart Images

Figure CN224266193U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone equipment technology, and in particular to a foldable drone charging base. 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. UAVs can be categorized into military and civilian applications. In the military field, UAVs are divided into reconnaissance aircraft and target drones. In the civilian field, the combination of UAVs with industry applications represents the true necessity of UAVs; their applications in aerial photography, agriculture, plant protection, miniature selfies, express delivery, disaster relief, wildlife observation, infectious disease monitoring, surveying, news reporting, power line inspection, disaster relief, film and television production, and even creating romantic scenes have greatly expanded the uses of UAVs.
[0003] Foldable charging docks address the pain points of traditional charging devices in terms of portability, space occupation, and scene adaptability through folding and storage. They not only meet the efficient charging needs of daily home and office use, but also adapt to mobile scenarios such as outdoor and in-vehicle use, becoming a practical tool for charging multiple devices and managing space. Since drone charging docks have connecting charging cables, the cables are usually wrapped around the outer surface of the dock after folding. However, cables wrapped around the outer surface of the dock are prone to tangling and being too tightly wound, requiring more time to untangle when unfolding, and may even damage the dock or cables due to forced pulling. If the cables are not straightened when folding, it will affect the compactness of the folding and increase the storage space occupied.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a foldable drone charging dock to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foldable drone charging dock to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a foldable drone charging base, including a charging base, a power supply base on one side of the charging base, a rectangular cavity inside the charging base, a first vertical shaft movably mounted on one side of the rectangular cavity, a first gear and a coiling reel fixedly passing through the first vertical shaft, a second gear meshing with the first gear, the second gear fixedly passing through a second vertical shaft whose two ends are movably connected to the charging base, a belt rotatably connected to the second vertical shaft, and a first vertical rod rotatably connected to the charging base at both ends of the belt, wherein a power supply base is provided inside the charging base on one side of the first vertical rod. A clamping assembly for auxiliary line retraction includes a first fixing block fixedly connected to a charging base. A first limiting rod movably passes through the interior of the first fixing block. A pressing block is fixedly connected to the end of the first limiting rod. A first compression spring is sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the first limiting rod, with its two ends respectively abutting against the pressing block and the first fixing block. A second vertical rod abuts against one side of the pressing block. A second pressing roller is fixedly passed through the second vertical rod. The other end of the second vertical rod is fixedly passed through the limiting block. The limiting block is slidably connected to the second fixing block fixedly connected to the charging base. A cable is rotatably connected between the second pressing roller and the first pressing roller.
[0007] Preferably, a toothed plate that is inserted into the charging socket is fixedly connected to one side of the power socket, the toothed plate being meshed with a second gear, and a first limiting plate that is inserted into the charging socket is fixedly connected to one side of the power socket.
[0008] Preferably, a first rectangular groove is provided on one side of the charging base near the middle. A second limiting rod is symmetrically and movably passed through the bottom of the first rectangular groove. A first charging connector is fixedly connected to the top of the two second limiting rods. A second compression spring is sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the two second limiting rods, with its two ends respectively abutting against the first charging connector and the charging base. A cable is connected to the bottom of the first charging connector, and the cable is wound on a coil.
[0009] Preferably, a second limiting plate is hinged to one side of the top of the charging base, a slot is provided in the middle of one side of the second limiting plate, a first limiting groove is provided on one side of the charging base, a first insert plate is inserted into the first limiting groove, the first insert plate is magnetically connected to a first magnetic plate that is fixedly connected to the charging base, and the first insert plate is inserted into the slot.
[0010] Preferably, the power socket has an internal mounting groove, into which a power supply body is inserted. A mounting block is fixedly mounted in the middle of the power supply body. A second rectangular groove is formed in the middle of the top of the mounting block. A third limiting rod is symmetrically and movably inserted through the bottom of the second rectangular groove. A second charging connector is fixedly connected to the top of the two third limiting rods. A third compression spring is sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the two third limiting rods, with its two ends respectively abutting against the mounting block and the second charging connector.
[0011] Preferably, a rectangular hole communicating with the mounting slot is provided on one side of the top of the power socket, and the rectangular hole is inserted into the second charging connector.
[0012] Preferably, a second limiting plate is hinged to one side of the top of the power socket, and a second limiting groove is provided on one side of the power socket. A second insert plate is inserted into the second limiting groove, and the second insert plate is magnetically connected to a second magnetic plate that is fixedly connected to the charging socket. The second insert plate is inserted into the slot.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] When the drone battery is placed face up for charging, the mechanical transmission of the toothed plate, gears, and cable reel automatically pulls out or retracts the cable, avoiding the problems of knotting and over-tightening caused by manual winding. At the same time, the clamping component assists in pulling and retracting under the action of the compression spring, ensuring that the cable is evenly stressed, simplifying the cable management process, saving operation time, and automatically winding the cable neatly onto the cable reel when folding and storing, significantly improving the compactness of storage, reducing space occupation, and thus improving the portability and storage efficiency of the drone base.
[0015] When there is an external power source, placing the battery in the forward position allows for regular charging. In outdoor scenarios without an external power source, placing the battery in the reverse position allows it to be used as a power output terminal to meet emergency power supply needs and effectively expand the application scenarios. The magnetic attraction limit design of the first magnetic plate, the second magnetic plate, and the insertion plate can fix the drone battery more quickly and securely, thereby improving the scenario applicability and equipment safety of the drone base. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall storage structure of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the charging base of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping assembly of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first charging connector of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the power socket of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second charging connector of this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Charging base; 101. First limiting groove; 102. First insert plate; 103. First magnetic suction plate; 2. Rectangular cavity; 3. First vertical shaft; 4. First gear; 5. Coil; 6. Second gear; 7. Second vertical shaft; 8. Belt; 9. First vertical rod; 10. First extrusion roller;
[0024] 11. Clamping assembly; 1101. First fixing block; 1102. First limiting rod; 1103. Extrusion block; 1104. First compression spring; 1105. Second vertical rod; 1106. Second extrusion roller; 1107. Limiting block; 1108. Second fixing block;
[0025] 12. First rectangular groove; 13. Second limiting rod; 14. Second compression spring; 15. First charging connector;
[0026] 16. Power socket; 1601. Second limiting groove; 1602. Second insert plate; 1603. Second magnetic suction plate; 1604. Rectangular hole; 17. Toothed plate; 18. First limiting plate; 19. Mounting groove; 20. Power supply body; 21. Mounting block; 2101. Second rectangular groove; 22. Third limiting rod; 23. Third compression spring; 24. Second charging connector; 25. Second limiting plate; 2501. Slot. Detailed Implementation
[0027] 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.
[0028] This utility model provides, for example Figures 1-7The diagram shows a foldable drone charging base, comprising a charging base 1, a power supply base 16 on one side of the charging base 1, a rectangular cavity 2 inside the charging base 1, a first vertical shaft 3 movably mounted on one side of the rectangular cavity 2, a first gear 4 and a cable reel 5 fixedly passing through the first vertical shaft 3, the first gear 4 meshing with a second gear 6, the second gear 6 fixedly passing through a second vertical shaft 7 movably connected at both ends to the charging base 1, the second vertical shaft 7 rotatably connected to a belt 8, the belt 8 rotatably connected to a first vertical rod 9 movably connected at both ends to the charging base 1, and a clamping assembly 11 for auxiliary cable retraction located on one side of the first vertical rod 9 inside the charging base 1, the clamping assembly 11 including a first fixing block 11 fixedly connected to the charging base 1. 01. A first limiting rod 1102 is movably passed through the interior of the first fixed block 1101. A pressing block 1103 is fixedly connected to the end of the first limiting rod 1102. A first compression spring 1104 is sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the first limiting rod 1102, with its two ends respectively abutting against the pressing block 1103 and the first fixed block 1101. A second vertical rod 1105 abuts against one side of the pressing block 1103. A second pressing roller 1106 is fixedly passed through the second vertical rod 1105. A limiting block 1107 is fixedly passed through the other end of the second vertical rod 1105. A second fixed block 1108 is slidably connected to the limiting block 1107 and fixedly connected to the charging base 1. Sliding grooves are opened on both sides inside the second fixed block 1108. A cable is rotatably connected between the second pressing roller 1106 and the first pressing roller 10.
[0029] The rectangular cavity 2 provides installation space for the various transmission components inside. The first vertical shaft 3, the first gear 4, the second gear 6, the second vertical shaft 7, the belt 8, and the first vertical rod 9 constitute a transmission system. When a component rotates, it can drive other components to rotate through meshing and transmission relationships, thereby realizing power transmission. The coil 5 is used to wind the cable and can retract and extend the cable under the action of the transmission system. In the clamping assembly 11, the first compression spring 1104 provides elastic force, causing the squeezing block 1103 to push the second squeezing roller 1106 to cooperate with the first squeezing roller 10 to clamp the cable, assist in the retraction of the cable, and prevent the cable from loosening or slipping.
[0030] A toothed plate 17 is fixedly connected to one side of the power socket 16 and is inserted into the charging socket 1. The toothed plate 17 is meshed with the second gear 6. A first limiting plate 18 is fixedly connected to one side of the power socket 16 and is inserted into the charging socket 1. The toothed plate 17 is meshed with the second gear 6. When the power socket 16 and the charging socket 1 are inserted, the movement of the toothed plate 17 drives the second gear 6 to rotate, thereby driving the transmission system to work and realize the winding and unwinding of the cable. The first limiting plate 18 plays a positioning and limiting role to ensure that the power socket 16 and the charging socket 1 are accurately inserted and prevent misalignment.
[0031] A first rectangular groove 12 is provided on one side of the charging base 1 near the center. A second limiting rod 13 is symmetrically and movably inserted through the bottom of the first rectangular groove 12. A first charging connector 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the two second limiting rods 13. A second compression spring 14 is sleeved on the outer circumference of the two second limiting rods 13, with its two ends respectively abutting against the first charging connector 15 and the charging base 1. A cable is connected to the bottom of the first charging connector 15 and wound on the cable reel 5. The first rectangular groove 12 provides installation space for the second limiting rods 13 and the first charging connector 15. The second compression spring 14 provides elasticity so that the first charging connector 15 is held in a certain position when no external force is applied. When the drone is placed on the charging base 1, the first charging connector 15 can connect with the drone charging interface under the limiting action of the second limiting rods 13 and the elastic force of the second compression spring 14 to realize charging.
[0032] A second limiting plate 25 is hinged to one side of the top of the charging base 1. A slot 2501 is provided in the middle of one side of the second limiting plate 25. A first limiting groove 101 is provided on one side of the charging base 1. A first insert plate 102 is inserted into the first limiting groove 101. The first insert plate 102 is magnetically connected to a first magnetic plate 103 that is fixedly connected to the charging base 1. The first insert plate 102 is inserted into the slot 2501. The second limiting plate 25 can rotate around the hinge. When it is necessary to fix a certain part of the charging base 1 or to perform a folding operation, by rotating the second limiting plate 25, the first insert plate 102 is inserted into the slot 2501. With the magnetic attraction between the first magnetic plate 103 and the first insert plate 102, the second limiting plate 25 is limited and fixed.
[0033] The power socket 16 has an internal mounting slot 19, into which a power supply body 20 is inserted. A mounting block 21 is fixedly mounted in the middle of the power supply body 20. A second rectangular groove 2101 is formed in the middle of the top of the mounting block 21. A third limiting rod 22 is symmetrically and movably inserted through the bottom of the second rectangular groove 2101. A second charging connector 24 is fixedly connected to the top of the two third limiting rods 22. A third compression spring 23 is fitted on the outer circumferential surface of the two third limiting rods 22, with its two ends respectively abutting against the mounting block 21 and the second charging connector 24. The mounting slot 19 is used to install the power supply body 20 and provide a fixed space for the power supply body 20. The second rectangular groove 2101 provides installation space for the third limiting rods 22 and the second charging connector 24. The third compression spring 23 provides elasticity, so that the second charging connector 24 is held in a certain position when no external force is applied. When connected to an external device for charging, the second charging connector 24 can be connected to the charging interface of the external device under the limiting action of the third limiting rod 22 and the elastic force of the third compression spring 23 to realize power output.
[0034] A rectangular hole 1604 communicating with the mounting groove 19 is provided on one side of the top of the power socket 16. The rectangular hole 1604 is inserted into the second charging connector 24. The rectangular hole 1604 provides an extension channel for the second charging connector 24, so that the second charging connector 24 can extend from the inside of the power socket 16 to connect with external devices to realize the charging function, while ensuring the electrical connection between the second charging connector 24 and the power supply body 20.
[0035] A second limiting plate 25 is hinged to one side of the top of the power socket 16. A second limiting groove 1601 is provided on one side of the power socket 16. A second insert plate 1602 is inserted into the second limiting groove 1601. The second insert plate 1602 is magnetically connected to a second magnetic plate 1603 that is fixedly connected to the charging socket 1. The second insert plate 1602 is inserted into the slot 2501. The second limiting plate 25, the second limiting groove 1601, the second insert plate 1602 and the second magnetic plate 1603 on the power socket 16 cooperate with each other. When it is necessary to fix a certain part of the power socket 16 or to perform a folding operation, by rotating the second limiting plate 25, the second insert plate 1602 is inserted into the slot 2501. With the magnetic attraction between the second magnetic plate 1603 and the second insert plate 1602, the second limiting plate 25 is limited and fixed.
[0036] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When the drone battery is placed face up on the charging base 1 and the power base 16, the charging base 1 and the power base 16 are separated. The first charging connector 15 is connected to the drone charging interface under the elastic force of the second compression spring 14 and the limiting action of the second limiting rod 13. At the same time, the battery will squeeze the second charging connector 24. At this time, the toothed plate 17 meshes with the second gear 6. The movement of the toothed plate 17 drives the second gear 6 to rotate. Through the meshing relationship between the first gear 4 and the second gear 6, the power is transmitted to the first vertical shaft 3, which in turn drives the coil spool 5 to rotate, realizing the winding and unwinding of the cable. At the same time, the second vertical shaft 7 drives the first vertical rod 9 to rotate through the belt 8. The clamping component 11 cooperates with the first compression spring 1104. Under the action of the elastic force, the second squeezing roller 1106 and the first squeezing roller 10 clamp the cable to assist in the cable winding. The cable wound on the coil spool 5 is pulled out and then connected to an external power source to charge the drone.
[0037] When there is no external power source in the environment, place the drone battery upside down on the charging base 1 and the power base 16. At this time, the second charging connector 24 in the mounting slot 19 on the power body 20, under the elastic force of the third compression spring 23 and the limiting action of the third limiting rod 22, extends through the rectangular hole 1604 and connects with the drone's battery charging interface to achieve power output. At the same time, the battery will squeeze the first charging connector 15. By rotating the second limiting plate 25 on the charging base 1 and the power base 16, the first insert plate 102 and the second insert plate 1602 are inserted into the slot 2501. With the magnetic attraction of the first magnetic plate 103, the second magnetic plate 1603 and the first insert plate 102 and the second insert plate 1602, the drone battery is limited and fixed.
[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A foldable drone charging base, comprising a charging base (1), characterized in that: A power socket (16) is provided on one side of the charging base (1). A rectangular cavity (2) is opened inside the charging base (1). A first vertical shaft (3) is movably installed on one side of the rectangular cavity (2). A first gear (4) and a coil (5) are fixedly passed through the first vertical shaft (3). The first gear (4) is meshed with a second gear (6). The second gear (6) is fixedly passed through a second vertical shaft (7) whose two ends are movably connected to the charging base (1). A belt (8) is rotatably connected to the second vertical shaft (7). The belt (8) is rotatably connected to a first vertical rod (9) whose two ends are movably connected to the charging base (1). An auxiliary cable retraction clamping assembly (11) is provided inside the charging base (1) on one side of the first vertical rod (9). The clamping assembly (11) includes a first fixing block (1101) fixedly connected to the charging base (1). A first limiting rod (1102) is movably passed through the interior of the first fixing block (1101). A squeezing block (1103) is fixedly connected to the end of the first limiting rod (1102). A first compression spring (1104) is sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the first limiting rod (1102) with its two ends abutting against the squeezing block (1103) and the first fixing block (1101) respectively. A second vertical rod (1105) abuts against one side of the squeezing block (1103). A second squeezing roller (1106) is fixedly passed through the second vertical rod (1105). A limiting block (1107) is fixedly passed through the other end of the second vertical rod (1105). A second fixing block (1108) fixedly connected to the charging base (1) is slidably connected to the limiting block (1107). A cable is rotatably connected between the second squeezing roller (1106) and the first squeezing roller (10).
2. The foldable drone charging dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A toothed plate (17) that is inserted into the charging base (1) is fixedly connected to one side of the power base (16). The toothed plate (17) is meshed with the second gear (6). A first limiting plate (18) that is inserted into the charging base (1) is fixedly connected to one side of the power base (16).
3. A foldable drone charging dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The charging base (1) has a first rectangular groove (12) on one side near the middle. The bottom of the first rectangular groove (12) is symmetrically and movably connected to a second limiting rod (13). The top ends of the two second limiting rods (13) are fixedly connected to a first charging connector (15). The outer circumferential surfaces of the two second limiting rods (13) are fitted with second compression springs (14) with their two ends respectively abutting against the first charging connector (15) and the charging base (1). The bottom end of the first charging connector (15) is connected to a cable, which is wound on a coil (5).
4. A foldable drone charging dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second limiting plate (25) is hinged to one side of the top of the charging base (1). A slot (2501) is provided in the middle of one side of the second limiting plate (25). A first limiting groove (101) is provided on one side of the charging base (1). A first insert plate (102) is inserted into the first limiting groove (101). The first insert plate (102) is magnetically connected to a first magnetic plate (103) that is fixedly connected to the charging base (1). The first insert plate (102) is inserted into the slot (2501).
5. A foldable drone charging dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power socket (16) has an internal mounting groove (19), into which a power body (20) is inserted. A mounting block (21) is fixedly installed in the middle of the power body (20). A second rectangular groove (2101) is opened in the middle of the top of the mounting block (21). A third limiting rod (22) is symmetrically and movably inserted through the bottom of the second rectangular groove (2101). A second charging connector (24) is fixedly connected to the top of the two third limiting rods (22). A third compression spring (23) is sleeved on the outer peripheral surface of the two third limiting rods (22), with its two ends respectively abutting against the mounting block (21) and the second charging connector (24).
6. A foldable drone charging dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top side of the power socket (16) is provided with a rectangular hole (1604) that communicates with the mounting groove (19), and the rectangular hole (1604) is inserted into the second charging connector (24).
7. A foldable drone charging dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second limiting plate (25) is hinged to one side of the top of the power socket (16). A second limiting groove (1601) is provided on one side of the power socket (16). A second insert plate (1602) is inserted into the second limiting groove (1601). The second insert plate (1602) is magnetically connected to a second magnetic plate (1603) that is fixedly connected to the charging socket (1). The second insert plate (1602) is inserted into the slot (2501).