An unmanned aerial vehicle hangar automatic battery changing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned plane hangar automatic battery replacement device, including support beam and unmanned plane body, the support beam top is equipped with horizontal transmission subassembly, the horizontal transmission subassembly top is equipped with longitudinal transmission subassembly, longitudinal transmission subassembly top is equipped with the grabbing subassembly, the grabbing subassembly includes fixed block, the fixed block top is equipped with the mounting bracket, the fourth motor is fixedly installed on the mounting bracket, fourth motor rotating shaft penetrates mounting bracket and is fixedly connected with the rotating board, two the clamping block that approaches one side of connecting plate is equipped with, the connecting plate approaches the side that mounting bracket is equipped with guide rod, the rotating board is equipped with the guide groove that is matched with guide rod on. This kind of battery replacement device degree of automation is high, can automatically complete the replacement of unmanned plane battery, effectively improved the convenience of unmanned plane battery change.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and in particular to an automatic battery replacement device for UAV hangars. Background Technology

[0002] The development of drones in China is progressing rapidly, with drones becoming increasingly cost-effective and easy to control. Due to their ability to perform specialized tasks, drones are finding wider applications. Drone endurance remains a key focus for manufacturers and the market, a challenge that needs to be addressed. Drone hangars have emerged to address this need, providing charging, protection, and automatic takeoff and landing capabilities, significantly extending drone range, automating management and patrol missions, and enabling remote control. However, most existing drone hangars only offer automatic charging, lacking automatic battery replacement. A few hangars with battery replacement functionality often have limited options, requiring significant sacrifices in drone mounting space, which is detrimental to drone usability. Therefore, we propose an automatic battery replacement device for drone hangars. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides an automatic battery replacement device for drone hangars. This invention solves the problems that most existing drone hangars only have automatic charging functions but lack automatic battery replacement capabilities, while the few hangars that do have battery replacement functions offer only one option, requiring significant sacrifices in drone mounting space and hindering drone usability.

[0004] An automatic battery replacement device for a drone hangar according to this utility model includes a support beam and a drone body. A horizontal transmission component is provided above the support beam, a vertical transmission component is provided above the horizontal transmission component, a gripping component is provided above the vertical transmission component, a battery compartment is provided below the drone body, a battery fixing groove is provided in the middle of the battery compartment, a battery body is inserted into the battery fixing groove, and a handle is provided on the side of the battery body away from the battery compartment.

[0005] The gripping component includes a fixed block, a mounting frame above the fixed block, a fourth motor fixedly mounted on the mounting frame, the rotating shaft of the fourth motor passing through the mounting frame and fixedly connected to a rotating plate, a third guide rail on each side of the mounting frame, a third slider on the third guide rail, the third slider being fixedly connected to a connecting plate, a clamping block on one side of the two connecting plates close to each other, a guide rod on the side of the connecting plate close to the mounting frame, and a guide groove matching the guide rod on the rotating plate.

[0006] In the above scheme, the transverse transmission assembly includes a first motor, which is fixedly connected to the support beam. A first transmission wheel is provided on the rotating shaft of the first motor. A second transmission wheel is provided on the side of the support beam away from the first transmission wheel. The first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel are connected by a first belt. The upper end of the first belt is fixedly connected to the support frame. A first slider is provided on the side of the support frame near the support beam. A first guide rail matching the first slider is provided on the support beam. A second motor is provided at the lower end of the support frame away from the first slider. The rotating shaft of the second motor passes through the support frame and is fixedly connected to the turntable.

[0007] In the above scheme, the longitudinal transmission assembly includes a base plate, which is fixedly connected to the turntable. A third motor is provided on both sides below the base plate, and a third transmission wheel is provided on the rotating shaft of the third motor. A threaded rod is provided on both sides above the base plate, and a fourth transmission wheel is provided on the threaded rod. The third transmission wheel and the fourth transmission wheel are connected by a second belt. A movable block is provided on the threaded rod, and a fixed block is fixedly connected above the movable block.

[0008] In the above scheme, a second slider is provided on both sides below the fixed block, and a second guide rail matching the second slider is provided on the base plate.

[0009] In the above scheme, limiting grooves are provided on both sides of the battery body, and limiting blocks that match the limiting grooves are provided on the inner wall of the battery fixing groove.

[0010] In the above scheme, a protective cover is provided above the base plate.

[0011] The advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides an automatic battery changing device for drone hangars. A lateral transmission component enables the battery changing device to move laterally, and a longitudinal transmission component enables it to move longitudinally. A fourth motor drives a rotating plate to rotate, and the rotating plate pushes a guide rod through a guide groove. Through the transmission of the guide rod, a connecting plate can move vertically. When the two connecting plates approach each other, the handle is clamped by the cooperation of two clamping blocks. After the gripping component grips the battery body, the automatic replacement of the drone battery is achieved through the cooperation of the lateral and longitudinal transmission components. This battery changing device has a simple structure, a high degree of automation, and can automatically complete the replacement of drone batteries, effectively improving the convenience of drone battery replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0012] 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.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transverse transmission component structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the longitudinal transmission component structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the battery compartment and battery body structure of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Support beam; 2. Lateral transmission assembly; 21. First motor; 22. First transmission wheel; 23. Second transmission wheel; 24. First belt; 25. Support frame; 26. First slider; 27. First guide rail; 28. Second motor; 29. ​​Turntable; 3. Longitudinal transmission assembly; 31. Base plate; 32. Third motor; 33. Third transmission wheel; 34. Threaded rod; 35. Fourth transmission wheel; 36. Second belt; 37. Second guide rail; 38. Second slider; 39. Movable block; 4. Gripping assembly; 41. Fixed block; 42. Mounting frame; 43. Fourth motor; 44. Rotating plate; 45. Third guide rail; 46. Third slider; 47. Connecting plate; 48. Guide groove; 49. Guide rod; 410. Clamping block; 5. UAV body; 6. Battery compartment; 7. Battery fixing groove; 8. Battery body; 9. Handle; 10. Limiting groove; 11. Limiting block; 12. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0020] like Figure 1-5As shown, this utility model is an automatic battery replacement device for a drone hangar, including a support beam 1 and a drone body 5. A transverse transmission component 2 is provided above the support beam 1, which enables the battery replacement device to move laterally. A longitudinal transmission component 3 is provided above the transverse transmission component 2, which enables the battery replacement device to move longitudinally. A gripping component 4 is provided above the longitudinal transmission component 3, which can grip the battery body 8. A battery compartment 6 is provided below the drone body 5. A battery fixing groove 7 is provided in the middle of the battery compartment 6. The battery body 8 is inserted into the battery fixing groove 7. When the battery body 8 is inserted into the battery fixing groove 7, an electrical connection between the battery body 8 and the drone body 5 can be achieved. A handle 9 is provided on the side of the battery body 8 away from the battery compartment 6. The handle 9 makes it easier for the gripping component 4 to grip the battery body 8.

[0021] The gripping component 4 includes a fixing block 41, with a mounting frame 42 above the fixing block 41. A fourth motor 43 is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 42. The rotation shaft of the fourth motor 43 passes through the mounting frame 42 and is fixedly connected to a rotating plate 44. When the fourth motor 43 is working, it can drive the rotating plate 44 to rotate. Third guide rails 45 are provided on both sides of the mounting frame 42, and third sliders 46 are provided on the third guide rails 45. The third sliders 46 are fixedly connected to connecting plates 47. The two connecting plates 47 are centrally symmetrically arranged, so that the two connecting plates 47 move in opposite directions. The third sliders 46 can move on the third guide rails 45. The connecting plate 47 slides vertically through the cooperation between the third slider 46 and the third guide rail 45. A clamping block 410 is provided on the side of the two connecting plates 47 that are close to each other. When the two connecting plates 47 are close to each other, the clamping block 410 can clamp the handle 9 through its cooperation. A guide rod 49 is provided on the side of the connecting plate 47 near the mounting bracket 42. A guide groove 48 matching the guide rod 49 is provided on the rotating plate 44. When the rotating plate 44 rotates, it pushes the guide rod 49 through the guide groove 48. Through the transmission of the guide rod 49, the connecting plate 47 can move vertically.

[0022] The transverse transmission assembly 2 includes a first motor 21, which is fixedly connected to the support beam 1. A first transmission wheel 22 is provided on the rotating shaft of the first motor 21. A second transmission wheel 23 is provided on the side of the support beam 1 away from the first transmission wheel 22. The first transmission wheel 22 and the second transmission wheel 23 are connected by a first belt 24. The upper end of the first belt 24 is fixedly connected to a support frame 25. A first slider 26 is provided on the side of the support frame 25 near the support beam 1. A first guide rail 27 matching the first slider 26 is provided on the support beam 1. The first slider 26 can slide on the first guide rail 27. Through the mutual matching between the first slider 26 and the first guide rail 27... This combination effectively improves the moving stability of the support frame 25. When the first motor 21 is working, it drives the first transmission wheel 22 to rotate. Through the transmission of the first belt 24, the second transmission wheel 23 also rotates. When the first belt 24 rotates, it can drive the support frame 25 to move horizontally. The lower end of the support frame 25 away from the first slider 26 is provided with a second motor 28. The rotating shaft of the second motor 28 passes through the support frame 25 and is fixedly connected to the turntable 29. When the second motor 28 is working, it drives the turntable 29 to rotate. Through the rotation of the turntable 29, the direction of the longitudinal transmission component 3 can be adjusted.

[0023] The longitudinal transmission assembly 3 includes a base plate 31, which is fixedly connected to the turntable 29. A third motor 32 is provided on both sides below the base plate 31. A third transmission wheel 33 is mounted on the rotating shaft of the third motor 32. A threaded rod 34 is provided on both sides above the base plate 31. A fourth transmission wheel 35 is mounted on the threaded rod 34. The third transmission wheel 33 and the fourth transmission wheel 35 are connected by a second belt 36. When the third motor 32 is working, it drives the third transmission wheel 33 to rotate. Through the transmission of the second belt 36, the fourth transmission wheel 35 also rotates, driving the threaded rod 34 to rotate. A movable block 39 is provided on the threaded rod 34 and is threadedly connected to it. A fixed block 41 is fixedly connected above the movable block 39. When the threaded rod 34 rotates, the movable block 39 on the threaded rod 34 can drive the fixed block 41 to move horizontally.

[0024] The fixed block 41 is provided with a second slider 38 on both sides below it. The base plate 31 is provided with a second guide rail 37 that matches the second slider 38. The second slider 38 can slide on the second guide rail 37. Through the cooperation between the second slider 38 and the second guide rail 37, the movement stability of the fixed block 41 is effectively improved.

[0025] The battery body 8 is provided with limiting grooves 10 on both sides. The inner wall of the battery fixing groove 7 is provided with a limiting block 11 that matches the limiting groove 10. The limiting block 11 can be inserted into the limiting groove 10. Through the mutual cooperation between the limiting block 11 and the limiting groove 10, the installation accuracy of the battery body 8 is effectively improved.

[0026] A protective cover 12 is provided above the base plate 31.

[0027] Specifically, in this utility model, when the first motor 21 is working, it drives the first transmission wheel 22 to rotate. Through the transmission of the first belt 24, the second transmission wheel 23 also rotates. When the first belt 24 rotates, it drives the support frame 25 to move horizontally. Through the transmission of the support frame 25, the longitudinal transmission component 3 can move laterally. When the second motor 28 is working, it drives the turntable 29 to rotate. Through the rotation of the turntable 29, the direction of the longitudinal transmission component 3 can be adjusted. When the third motor 32 is working, it drives the third transmission wheel 23 to rotate. The rotating wheel 33, through the transmission of the second belt 36, causes the fourth transmission wheel 35 to rotate as well. The fourth transmission wheel 35 drives the threaded rod 34 to rotate. When the threaded rod 34 rotates, the movable block 39 on the threaded rod 34 can drive the gripping assembly 4 to move horizontally. When the fourth motor 43 is working, the fourth motor 43 can drive the rotating plate 44 to rotate. The rotating plate 44 pushes the guide rod 49 through the guide groove 48. Through the transmission of the guide rod 49, the connecting plate 47 can move vertically. When the two connecting plates 47 approach each other, the handle 9 can be clamped by the cooperation between the two clamping blocks 410. After the gripping assembly 4 grips the battery body 8, the battery body 8 of the drone body 5 can be automatically replaced by the cooperation between the horizontal transmission assembly 2 and the vertical transmission assembly 3.

[0028] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. 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. An automatic battery changing device for a drone hangar, comprising a support beam (1) and a drone body (5), characterized in that, A transverse transmission assembly (2) is provided above the support beam (1), a longitudinal transmission assembly (3) is provided above the transverse transmission assembly (2), a gripping assembly (4) is provided above the longitudinal transmission assembly (3), a battery compartment (6) is provided below the drone body (5), a battery fixing groove (7) is provided in the middle of the battery compartment (6), a battery body (8) is inserted into the battery fixing groove (7), and a handle (9) is provided on the side of the battery body (8) away from the battery compartment (6). The gripping component (4) includes a fixing block (41), a mounting frame (42) is provided above the fixing block (41), a fourth motor (43) is fixedly installed on the mounting frame (42), the rotation shaft of the fourth motor (43) passes through the mounting frame (42) and is fixedly connected to the rotating plate (44), a third guide rail (45) is provided on both sides of the mounting frame (42), a third slider (46) is provided on the third guide rail (45), the third slider (46) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (47), a clamping block (410) is provided on one side of the two connecting plates (47) close to each other, a guide rod (49) is provided on the side of the connecting plate (47) close to the mounting frame (42), and a guide groove (48) matching the guide rod (49) is opened on the rotating plate (44).

2. The automatic battery changing device for a drone hangar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transverse transmission assembly (2) includes a first motor (21), which is fixedly connected to the support beam (1). A first transmission wheel (22) is provided on the rotating shaft of the first motor (21). A second transmission wheel (23) is provided on the side of the support beam (1) away from the first transmission wheel (22). The first transmission wheel (22) and the second transmission wheel (23) are connected by a first belt (24). The upper end of the first belt (24) is fixedly connected to the support frame (25). A first slider (26) is provided on the side of the support frame (25) near the support beam (1). A first guide rail (27) matching the first slider (26) is provided on the support beam (1). A second motor (28) is provided at the lower end of the side of the support frame (25) away from the first slider (26). The rotating shaft of the second motor (28) passes through the support frame (25) and is fixedly connected to the turntable (29).

3. The automatic battery changing device for a drone hangar according to claim 2, characterized in that, The longitudinal transmission assembly (3) includes a base plate (31), which is fixedly connected to a turntable (29). A third motor (32) is provided on both sides below the base plate (31). A third transmission wheel (33) is provided on the rotating shaft of the third motor (32). A threaded rod (34) is provided on both sides above the base plate (31). A fourth transmission wheel (35) is provided on the threaded rod (34). The third transmission wheel (33) and the fourth transmission wheel (35) are connected by a second belt (36). A movable block (39) is provided on the threaded rod (34). A fixed block (41) is fixedly connected above the movable block (39).

4. The automatic battery changing device for a drone hangar according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixed block (41) is provided with a second slider (38) on both sides below it, and the base plate (31) is provided with a second guide rail (37) that matches the second slider (38).

5. The automatic battery changing device for a drone hangar according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery body (8) is provided with limiting grooves (10) on both sides, and the inner wall of the battery fixing groove (7) is provided with limiting blocks (11) that match the limiting grooves (10).

6. The automatic battery changing device for a drone hangar according to claim 3, characterized in that, A protective cover (12) is provided above the base plate (31).

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