A drone cluster recovery platform

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, and one embodiment of the present disclosure provides an unmanned aerial vehicle cluster recovery platform, which comprises a recovery box and further comprises a partition plate, recovery ports, recovery platforms, rainproof plates, door plates and fixing mechanisms. The partition plate is fixedly connected in the recovery box. The recovery ports are provided in two, and the two recovery ports are respectively arranged on the two sides of the recovery box. The two recovery platforms are respectively arranged on the partition plate and the bottom wall of the recovery box through a moving mechanism. The two rainproof plates are arranged at the top end of the recovery box through a driving mechanism. The door plates are provided in two, and the two door plates are respectively arranged at the two recovery ports through a swing mechanism. The two recovery platforms are respectively provided with a plurality of fixing mechanisms. Through the above technical solution, the technical problem that when unmanned aerial vehicles need to be operated and recovered in heavy rain, rainwater easily enters the storage box, the returning unmanned aerial vehicles are easily soaked, and the unmanned aerial vehicles are damaged is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and more specifically, to a UAV swarm recovery platform. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are aircraft that do not require a pilot and fly via remote control or autonomous control. They commonly come in multi-rotor and fixed-wing types and consist of a flight control system and a power system. In the civilian sector, they can be used for aerial photography, agricultural plant protection, logistics distribution, and emergency rescue, while in the military sector, they can perform reconnaissance and strike missions. Today, they are developing towards intelligence and swarming.

[0003] Existing drone swarms require collective return flights after completing missions. This swarm requires ample landing space and presents challenges in retrieval. Therefore, recovery platforms have emerged to collect drone swarms. Currently, these platforms typically house a collection box. During swarm recovery, the platform extends outwards to receive returning drones. Once the drones are on the platform, they are secured, and the platform is retracted into the collection box. Alternatively, the collection box may have a retrieval opening at the top, allowing drones to fall in. Regardless of the method, the collection box must be opened for retrieval. However, during heavy rain, extending the platform or opening the retrieval opening allows rainwater to enter the box. This water accumulation can soak returning drones, damaging them and shortening their lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, embodiments of this disclosure provide a drone swarm recovery platform to solve the technical problem in the prior art where rainwater easily enters the storage box when drones are needed for operation and recovery in heavy rain, and the returning drones are easily soaked in water, thus causing damage to the drones.

[0005] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure provides a drone swarm recovery platform, including a recovery bin, and further comprising: a partition, recovery ports, recovery platforms, rain shields, door panels, and fixing mechanisms. The partition is fixedly connected inside the recovery bin to divide the interior of the recovery bin into upper and lower layers. Two recovery ports are provided, each located on one side of the recovery bin and at the upper and lower ends of the partition. Two recovery platforms are provided, each mounted on the partition and the bottom wall of the recovery bin via a moving mechanism, which drives the recovery platforms to move at the recovery ports. Two rain shields are provided, mounted on the top of the recovery bin via a driving mechanism, which extends and retracts the rain shields. Two door panels are provided, each mounted at one of the two recovery ports via a swing mechanism, which drives the door panels to open and close the recovery ports. Multiple fixing mechanisms are provided on each of the two recovery platforms for securing the drones.

[0006] To drive the recycling platform to extend out of or retract into the recycling port, the moving mechanism includes: a sliding box, a sliding frame, a drive block, a drive screw, and a first motor. Two sliding boxes are provided, and both sliding boxes are fixedly connected to the top of a partition. A sliding frame is slidably connected inside each of the two sliding boxes. The recycling platform is fixedly connected to the top of the two sliding frames. The drive block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the recycling platform. The drive screw is rotatably connected to the top of the partition. A screw hole is provided on the drive block, and the drive screw is threaded into the screw hole. The first motor is installed on one side of the recycling box, and the output end of the first motor passes through the recycling box and is fixedly connected to the drive screw.

[0007] To drive the two rain shields to unfold for rain protection, the driving mechanism includes: sliders, racks, rotating rods, drive gears, and a second motor. Sliders are fixedly connected to both sides of the two rain shields. Multiple sliders are slidably connected to the top of the recycling bin via a sliding assembly, which supports the movement of the rain shields. Two racks are fixedly connected to opposite sides of each of the two rain shields. The rotating rod is rotatably connected to the top of the recycling bin and is located between the two rain shields. Two drive gears are provided, both fixedly connected to the rotating rod, and each drive gear meshes with one of the two opposite racks. The second motor is mounted on the top of the recycling bin, and its output end is fixedly connected to the rotating rod.

[0008] To increase the stability of the two rain shields during movement, the sliding assembly includes: a support plate, a sliding rod, and a top plate. Multiple support plates are provided, and each support plate is fixedly connected to the top of the recycling bin. Two sliding rods are fixedly connected between each pair of opposing support plates, and a slider is slidably connected to each sliding rod. The two rain shields are respectively fixedly connected between each pair of laterally opposing sliders. The top plate is fixedly connected to the top of the multiple support plates, and the second motor is located at the bottom of the top plate.

[0009] To drive the opening or closing of the recycling port, the swing mechanism includes a rotating seat and a first electric cylinder. There are two rotating seats, both of which are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the recycling bin. A first electric cylinder is installed on each of the two rotating seats, and the output ends of the two first electric cylinders are rotatably connected to the door panel through a connecting seat.

[0010] To secure the drone to the recovery platform, the securing mechanism includes: two fixing rods, clamping frames, a bidirectional screw, and a third motor. Two fixing rods are slidably mounted on the top of the recovery platform via a movable component. Two clamping frames are fixedly connected to the bottom of each fixing rod. The bidirectional screw is rotatably connected to the top of the recovery platform. Each fixing rod has a threaded hole, which is threaded onto the threads at both ends of the bidirectional screw. The third motor is mounted on the top of the recovery platform, and its output end is fixedly connected to the bidirectional screw.

[0011] To increase the stability of the fixed rod during movement, the moving component includes a stabilizing plate and a moving rod. Two stabilizing plates are provided, and both stabilizing plates are fixedly connected to the top of the recovery platform. The two ends of the moving rod are fixedly connected to the two stabilizing plates respectively. Each of the two fixed rods has a sliding hole, and the moving rod is slidably connected in the two sliding holes.

[0012] To increase stability when the door panel swings, the door panel is connected to the recycling bin via a hinge.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the embodiments disclosed herein are as follows:

[0014] In this disclosure, the setting of the mobile mechanism and the fixed mechanism makes it easy to drive the recovery platform to extend the recovery port to accept the return of the drone and fix the drone on the recovery platform, so as to retrieve the drone into the recovery box for storage.

[0015] The rain shield is deployed by the drive mechanism to protect the extended recovery platform from rain, thus effectively preventing rainwater from entering the recovery bin along the recovery platform. This reduces the accumulation of rainwater in the recovery bin, thereby reducing damage to the drone and improving its service life.

[0016] The swing mechanism drives the door panel to swing at the recycling port, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the recycling port. When the recycling port is closed, it can be kept in a sealed state, further reducing the entry of rainwater. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this disclosure will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and these drawings without any creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another angle in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rain shield and the drive mechanism in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing mechanism and the moving mechanism in one embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the door panel and the swing mechanism in one embodiment of this disclosure.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Recycling bin; 2. Partition; 3. Recycling port; 4. Recycling platform; 5. Rain shield; 6. Door panel; 7. Sliding box; 8. Sliding frame; 9. Drive block; 10. Drive screw; 11. First motor; 12. Slider; 13. Rack; 14. Rotating rod; 15. Drive gear; 16. Second motor; 17. Support plate; 18. Sliding rod; 19. Top plate; 20. Rotating seat; 21. First electric cylinder; 22. Fixed rod; 23. Clamping frame; 24. Connecting seat; 25. Bidirectional screw; 26. Third motor; 27. Stabilizing plate; 28. Moving rod; 29. ​​Hinge. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.

[0025] To keep the drawings concise, each drawing only schematically shows the parts relevant to the disclosure; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."

[0026] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature 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 includes the first feature 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.

[0028] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to 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 this disclosure.

[0029] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] like Figures 1-5The diagram illustrates a drone swarm recovery platform according to an embodiment of this disclosure, comprising a recovery bin 1, and further including: a partition 2, recovery ports 3, recovery platforms 4, a rain shield 5, a door panel 6, and a fixing mechanism. The door panel 6 is rotatably connected to the recovery bin 1 via a hinge 29. The partition 2 is fixedly connected inside the recovery bin 1, dividing the interior of the recovery bin 1 into upper and lower layers. Two recovery ports 3 are provided, respectively located on both sides of the recovery bin 1, and respectively at the upper and lower ends of the partition 2. Two recovery platforms 4 are provided, each mounted on the partition 2 and the bottom wall of the recovery bin 1 via a moving mechanism. The moving mechanism is used to drive the recovery platforms 4 at the recovery ports 3. The drone is movable. There are two rain shields 5, which are set on the top of the recycling bin 1 by a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is used to drive the two rain shields 5 to extend and retract. There are two door panels 6, which are set at the two recycling ports 3 by a swing mechanism. The swing mechanism is used to drive the door panels 6 to open and close the recycling ports 3. There are multiple fixing mechanisms on both recycling platforms 4 for fixing the drone. The rain shields 5 are opened by the drive mechanism to block the rain from the extended recycling platform 4, thereby effectively preventing rainwater from entering the recycling bin 1 along the recycling platform 4, reducing the accumulation of rainwater in the recycling bin 1, thereby reducing damage to the drone and improving the service life of the drone.

[0031] The moving mechanism includes: a sliding box 7, a sliding frame 8, a drive block 9, a drive screw 10, and a first motor 11. There are two sliding boxes 7, which are fixedly connected to the top of the partition 2. The sliding frame 8 is slidably connected inside each of the two sliding boxes 7. The recycling platform 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the two sliding frames 8. The drive block 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the recycling platform 4. The drive screw 10 is rotatably connected to the top of the partition 2. The drive block 9 has a screw hole, and the drive screw 10 is threaded into the screw hole. The first motor 11 is installed on one side of the recycling box 1. The output end of the first motor 11 passes through the recycling box 1 and is fixedly connected to the drive screw 10.

[0032] The first motor 11 drives the drive screw 10 to rotate. When the drive screw 10 rotates, it drives the drive plate and the recycling platform 4 to move. When the recycling platform 4 moves, the slide 8 slides in the slide box 7, thereby supporting the recycling platform 4 to slide stably out of the recycling port 3. When it is necessary to return the recycling platform 4 to the recycling box 1, the first motor 11 can be reversed.

[0033] The driving mechanism includes: sliders 12, racks 13, rotating rods 14, drive gears 15, and a second motor 16. Sliders 12 are fixedly connected to both sides of the two rain shields 5. Multiple sliders 12 are slidably connected to the top of the recycling bin 1 via a sliding assembly, which supports the movement of the rain shields 5. Two racks 13 are fixedly connected to opposite sides of the two rain shields 5. The rotating rod 14 is rotatably connected to the top of the recycling bin 1 and is located between the two rain shields 5. Two drive gears 15 are provided, each fixedly connected to the rotating rod 14. Each drive gear 15 interacts with one of the two opposite racks 13. A rack 13 meshes with the second motor 16, which is mounted on the top of the recycling bin 1. The output end of the second motor 16 is fixedly connected to the rotating rod 14. The sliding assembly includes a support plate 17, a sliding rod 18, and a top plate 19. Multiple support plates 17 are provided, and multiple support plates 17 are fixedly connected to the top of the recycling bin 1. Two sliding rods 18 are fixedly connected between each pair of opposite support plates 17. A slider 12 is slidably connected to each sliding rod 18. Two rain shields 5 are fixedly connected between each pair of horizontally opposite sliders 12. The top plate 19 is fixedly connected to the top of the multiple support plates 17, and the second motor 16 is located at the bottom of the top plate 19.

[0034] The second motor 16 drives the rotating rod 14 to rotate. When the rotating rod 14 rotates, it drives the drive gear 15 to rotate synchronously with the rotating rod 14. Since the drive gear 15 meshes with the rack 13, it drives the two racks 13 meshing with the drive gear 15 to move away from each other, thereby driving the two rain shields 5 to unfold, and thus providing rain protection for the two recycling platforms 4 below. When it is necessary to retract the rain shields 5, the second motor 16 can rotate in the opposite direction.

[0035] The swing mechanism includes a rotating seat 20 and a first electric cylinder 21. There are two rotating seats 20, and both rotating seats 20 are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the recycling box 1. A first electric cylinder 21 is installed on each of the two rotating seats 20. The output ends of the two first electric cylinders 21 are rotatably connected to the door panel 6 through a connecting seat 24.

[0036] The first electric cylinder 21 installed on the rotating seat 20 drives the connecting seat 24 to move. When the connecting seat 24 moves, it drives the door panel 6 to swing, thereby controlling the door panel 6 to open and close.

[0037] The fixing mechanism includes: a fixing rod 22, a clamping frame 23, a bidirectional screw 25, and a third motor 26. There are two fixing rods 22, which are slidably mounted on the top of the recycling platform 4 via a moving assembly. Two clamping frames 23 are fixedly connected to the bottom of each fixing rod 22. The bidirectional screw 25 is rotatably connected to the top of the recycling platform 4. Each fixing rod 22 has a screw hole, which is threaded onto the threads at both ends of the bidirectional screw 25. The third motor 26 is mounted on the top of the recycling platform 4, and its output end is fixedly connected to the bidirectional screw 25. The moving assembly includes: a stabilizing plate 27 and a moving rod 28. There are two stabilizing plates 27, which are fixedly connected to the top of the recycling platform 4. The two ends of the moving rod 28 are fixedly connected to the two stabilizing plates 27. Each fixing rod 22 has a sliding hole, and the moving rod 28 is slidably connected within the two sliding holes.

[0038] The third motor 26 drives the bidirectional screw 25 to rotate. When the bidirectional screw 25 rotates, it drives the two fixed rods 22 to move relative to each other on the moving rod 28, thereby driving the clamping frame 23 set on the two fixed rods 22 to fix the landing gear of the UAV on the recovery platform 4.

[0039] Working principle: When it is necessary to recover the drone cluster in rainy weather, the second motor 16 drives the rotating rod 14 to rotate. When the rotating rod 14 rotates, it drives the drive gear 15 to rotate synchronously with the rotating rod 14. Since the drive gear 15 meshes with the rack 13, it causes the two racks 13 meshing with the drive gear 15 to move away from each other, thereby causing the two rain shields 5 to unfold, thus providing rain protection for the two recovery platforms 4 below. Then, the first electric cylinder 21 installed on the rotating base 20 drives the connecting base 24 to move. When the connecting base 24 moves, it causes the door plate 6 to swing, thereby controlling the door plate 6 to open. Then, the first motor 11 drives the drive screw 10 to rotate. When the drive screw 10 rotates, it drives the drive plate and The recovery platform 4 moves, and the slide 8 slides inside the slide box 7 during the movement of the recovery platform 4, thereby supporting the recovery platform 4 to slide stably out of the recovery port 3. At this time, it is convenient for the drone to land on the recovery platform 4. After the drone lands on the recovery platform 4, the third motor 26 drives the bidirectional screw 25 to rotate. When the bidirectional screw 25 rotates, it drives the two fixed rods 22 to move relative to each other on the moving rod 28, thereby driving the clamping frame 23 set on the two fixed rods 22 to fix the drone's landing gear on the recovery platform 4. Then, the first motor 11 rotates in the opposite direction, thereby driving the recovery platform 4 to retract into the recovery box 1. The first electric cylinder 21 drives the connecting seat 24 and the door panel 6 to move in the opposite direction, thereby closing the door panel 6.

[0040] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it. Although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this disclosure, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A drone swarm recovery platform, comprising a recovery bin (1), characterized in that, Also includes: A partition (2) is fixedly connected inside the recycling bin (1) to divide the interior of the recycling bin (1) into upper and lower layers. The recycling port (3) has two ports, which are respectively opened on both sides of the recycling box (1) and located at the upper and lower ends of the partition (2). The recycling platform (4) is provided in two. The two recycling platforms (4) are respectively set on the inner bottom wall of the partition (2) and the recycling box (1) by a moving mechanism. The moving mechanism is used to drive the recycling platform (4) to move at the recycling port (3). Rain shield (5), two rain shields (5) are provided, and the two rain shields (5) are set on the top of the recycling bin (1) by a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is used to drive the two rain shields (5) to extend and retract. Door panel (6), two door panels (6) are provided, and the two door panels (6) are respectively set at the two recycling ports (3) by a swing mechanism. The swing mechanism is used to drive the door panel (6) to open and close the recycling port (3); The two recovery platforms (4) are equipped with multiple fixing mechanisms for fixing the drone.

2. The drone swarm recovery platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving mechanism includes: Slide box (7), two slide boxes (7) are provided, and the two slide boxes (7) are fixedly connected to the top of the partition (2); The slide (8) is slidably connected to both of the two slide boxes (7), and the recycling platform (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the two slides (8); Drive block (9), which is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the recycling platform (4); A drive screw (10) is rotatably connected to the top of the partition plate (2). A screw hole is provided on the drive block (9), and the drive screw (10) is threaded into the screw hole. The first motor (11) is installed on one side of the recycling bin (1), and the output end of the first motor (11) passes through the recycling bin (1) and is fixedly connected to the drive screw (10).

3. The drone swarm recovery platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes: The slider (12) is fixedly connected to both sides of the two rain shields (5). Multiple sliders (12) are slidably connected to the top of the recycling bin (1) through a sliding assembly. The sliding assembly is used to support the rain shields (5) to move. Two racks (13) are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two rain shields (5). A rotating rod (14) is rotatably connected to the top of the recycling bin (1) and the rotating rod (14) is located between the two rain shields (5); Two drive gears (15) are provided, and both drive gears (15) are fixedly connected to the rotating rod (14). The two drive gears (15) mesh with each of the two opposite racks (13). The second motor (16) is installed on the top of the recycling bin (1), and the output end of the second motor (16) is fixedly connected to the rotating rod (14).

4. The drone swarm recovery platform according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sliding component includes: Support plate (17), multiple support plates (17) are provided, and multiple support plates (17) are fixedly connected to the top of the recycling bin (1); Slide rod (18), two slide rods (18) are fixedly connected between each pair of opposite support plates (17), and a slider (12) is slidably connected on each slide rod (18). Two rain shields (5) are fixedly connected between each pair of horizontally opposite sliders (12). The top plate (19) is fixedly connected to the top of the plurality of support plates (17), and the second motor (16) is located at the bottom of the top plate (19).

5. The drone swarm recovery platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The swing mechanism includes: Rotating seat (20), two rotating seats (20) are provided, and both rotating seats (20) are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the recycling box (1); The first electric cylinder (21) is installed on both of the two rotating seats (20), and the output ends of the two first electric cylinders (21) are rotatably connected to the door panel (6) through the connecting seat (24).

6. The drone swarm recovery platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing mechanism includes: Two fixed rods (22) are provided, and the two fixed rods (22) are slidably set at the top of the recycling platform (4) through a moving component; The clamping frame (23) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the two fixed rods (22); A bidirectional screw (25) is rotatably connected to the top of the recycling platform (4). Two fixed rods (22) are provided with screw holes, which are threaded to the threads at both ends of the bidirectional screw (25). The third motor (26) is installed on the top of the recycling platform (4), and the output end of the third motor (26) is fixedly connected to the bidirectional screw (25).

7. A drone swarm recovery platform according to claim 6, characterized in that, The moving component includes: Stabilizing plate (27), two stabilizing plates (27) are provided, and both stabilizing plates (27) are fixedly connected to the top of the recycling platform (4); The movable rod (28) is fixedly connected to the two stabilizers (27) at both ends. The two fixed rods (22) are provided with sliding holes, and the movable rod (28) is slidably connected in the two sliding holes.

8. The drone swarm recovery platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door panel (6) and the recycling bin (1) are rotatably connected by a hinge (29).

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