A limit charging and retrieval mechanism for a shared drone cabin

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of shared drone cabin technology, and discloses a limiting charging and retrieval mechanism for a shared drone cabin. It includes a drive motor, a drive disk, a first rod, and a second rod. The drive disk has two transmission ring grooves that slide in contact with the first and second rods, respectively. A cover is rotatably arranged inside the cabin cavity. The drive disk drives the first and second rods to move synchronously. A locking part is provided at the end of the first rod away from the drive disk, and an actuating part is provided at the end of the second rod away from the drive disk. This utility model can actively restrain and limit the drone placed inside the cabin, ensuring the drone is in a preset position. Simultaneously, it can also activate a corresponding protective mechanism to cover and protect the camera at the front of the drone.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shared drone cabin technology, specifically a limit charging and retrieval mechanism for a shared drone cabin. Background Technology

[0002] Drones have many applications in the civilian sector, such as aerial photography, agriculture, plant protection, mini selfies, express delivery, disaster relief, wildlife observation, infectious disease monitoring, surveying, news reporting, power line inspection, disaster relief, film and television shooting, and creating romance. As drones become more popular, more and more people are using them to capture beautiful scenery along the way. However, due to the high price and inconvenience of drones, renting a shared drone temporarily is an economical option for many people.

[0003] Existing shared drone cabins have a simple design, typically integrated into vending machines or shared lockers. Users pay a deposit to open the locker and retrieve the drone. However, returning the drone to its charging station is difficult to guarantee, and there is a lack of protection for the drone's camera, increasing daily maintenance costs and shortening the drone's lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a limiting charging and retrieval mechanism for the cabin of a shared drone, which solves the problems of insufficient guarantee of return location when returning shared drones on a daily basis, and lack of effective protection for the camera unit of the shared drone inside the cabin.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A limited-position charging and retrieval mechanism for a shared drone cabin includes a drive motor, a drive disk, a first rod, and a second rod. The drive disk has two transmission ring grooves that slide in contact with the first and second rods, respectively. A cover is rotatably arranged inside the cabin. The drive disk drives the first and second rods to move synchronously. A locking part is located at the end of the first rod away from the drive disk, and an actuating part is located at the end of the second rod away from the drive disk. When the locking part and the actuating part move in opposite directions, the locking part presses against the outer surface of the drone, moving the drone to a preset position. Simultaneously, the actuating part pushes the cover to rotate, blocking the drone's camera inside the cabin. When the locking part and the actuating part move towards each other, the locking part moves away from the drone, and the actuating part disengages from the cover. The cover rotates under gravity to the drone retrieval position.

[0007] Preferably, the engaging portion includes a recessed portion disposed at the end of the first rod, the end of the recessed portion being provided with a limiting portion, the limiting portion being arranged in an L-shape; the actuating portion includes a lifting portion and a pushing portion extending from the end of the lifting portion.

[0008] Preferably, the cabin cavity is provided with a V-shaped groove that slides with the lifting part. When the lifting part moves to the V-shaped groove, it pushes upward against the limiting part so that it presses against the lower outer surface of the UAV and moves the UAV to a preset position.

[0009] Preferably, the two transmission ring grooves are arranged opposite to each other on the drive disc, a first mating post is arranged on the first rod, a second mating post is arranged on the second rod, the first mating post is slidably engaged with a transmission groove, the first rod and the second rod are arranged vertically, a sliding groove is provided on the first rod, and the second mating post passes through the sliding groove and is slidably engaged with another transmission ring groove.

[0010] A limited-position charging and retrieval mechanism for a shared drone cabin includes a drive motor, a drive disk, a third link, and a fourth link. The drive disk drives the third link, which in turn drives the fourth link to move synchronously via a synchronizing rod. A claw portion is arranged at the end of the third link away from the drive disk, and a connecting portion is arranged at the end of the fourth link away from the synchronizing rod. A baffle is rotatably installed inside the cabin cavity, and the baffle is rotatably connected to the connecting portion. When the claw portion and the connecting portion move in opposite directions, the claw portion presses against the outer surface of the drone, causing the drone to move to a preset position. At the same time, the connecting portion drives the baffle to rotate, causing the baffle to block the camera of the drone inside the cabin. When the claw portion and the connecting portion move towards each other, the claw portion moves away from the drone, and the connecting portion drives the baffle to rotate in the direction away from the drone, rotating until the drone is retrieved.

[0011] Preferably, a transmission ring frame is arranged at one end of the third rod, and a drive column that is slidably connected to the transmission ring frame is provided on the drive disk. Both the third rod and the fourth rod are provided with linkage columns, and the synchronizing rods are respectively provided with movable grooves that cooperate with the linkage columns.

[0012] Preferably, a sliding post is arranged on the end face of the claw part, and a guide groove matching the sliding post is arranged in the inner cavity of the cabin. A certain drop is set at both ends of the guide groove to ensure that the claw part presses against the outer surface of the limited drone when it slides to a high position.

[0013] Preferably, a fixing component is arranged on the end face of the cabin, and the drive motor and the synchronizing rod are integrated on the fixing component, with the synchronizing rod and the fixing component arranged rotatably.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The limited charging and retrieval mechanism of this shared drone cabin uses a drive motor in conjunction with the engaging and actuating parts, connecting parts and claw parts on the drive disk control rod to synchronously push the drone to a preset position, and also uses a cover to shield the camera for protection. The entire limited storage and retrieval mechanism is easy to achieve automatic control, has high transmission efficiency and simple structure. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the application state layout structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the layout structure of the first rod, the second rod, and the cover of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the engaging and functional parts of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the layout structure of the third rod, the synchronizing rod, and the fourth rod of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the layout structure of the guide groove and the third rod of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the shielding structure of this utility model in the shielding state;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the application state structure of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Drive motor; 2. Drive disc; 3. Transmission ring groove; 4. First rod; 41. First mating post; 42. Engaging part; 421. Recessed part; 422. Limiting part; 43. Sliding groove; 5. Second rod; 51. Second mating post; 52. Actuating part; 521. Lifting part; 522. Pushing part; 6. Cover; 7. Engine compartment; 71. V-groove; 9. Third rod; 91. Transmission ring frame; 92. Drive post; 93. Claw part; 94. Sliding post; 941. Guide groove; 10. Synchronizing rod; 101. Movable groove; 11. Fourth rod; 12. Cover; 13. Linkage post; 14. Fixing component. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] A limiting charging and retrieval mechanism for a shared drone cabin 7 includes a drive motor 1, a drive disk 2, a first rod 4, and a second rod 5. The drive disk 2 has two transmission ring grooves 3, which slide in cooperation with the first rod 4 and the second rod 5 respectively. A cover 6 is rotatably arranged inside the cabin 7. The drive disk 2 drives the first rod 4 and the second rod 5 to move synchronously. A locking part 42 is provided at the end of the first rod 4 away from the drive disk 2, and an action part 52 is provided at the end of the second rod 5 away from the drive disk 2. When the locking part 42 and the action part 52 move in opposite directions, the locking part 42 presses against the outer surface of the drone, moving the drone to a preset position. Simultaneously, the action part 52 pushes the cover 6 to rotate, blocking the drone's camera inside the cabin 7. When the locking part 42 and the action part 52 move towards each other, the locking part 42 moves away from the drone, and the action part 52 disengages from the cover 6. The cover 6 rotates under gravity to the drone retrieval position. Specifically, as shown... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown,

[0028] In the above technical solution, through the synchronous movement of the first rod 4 and the second rod 5, after the drone is placed in the cabin 7, the drive motor 1, in conjunction with the drive disk 2, controls the engaging part 42 and the actuating part 52 on the rod to synchronously drive the drone to a preset position. This also allows the cover 6 to shield the camera for protection and assists in pushing the drone to the preset position. The entire limiting and retrieval mechanism is easy to automate, has high transmission efficiency, and a simple structure. In practical applications, the drone's state can be switched by the rotation angle of the drive motor. For example, when the drive motor 1 rotates 180 degrees, the limiting charging and retrieval mechanism is in the open state, allowing the drone to be removed; when the drive motor rotates another 180 degrees, the limiting charging and retrieval mechanism resets and pushes the drone in the cabin to the preset charging position.

[0029] The engaging portion 42 includes a recessed portion 421 at the end of the first rod 4, and a limiting portion 422 is provided at the end of the recessed portion 421. The limiting portion 422 is arranged in an L-shape. The actuating portion 52 includes a lifting portion 521 and a pushing portion 522 extending from the end of the lifting portion 521, specifically as follows: Figure 2-4 As shown, in this technical solution, when the engaging part 42 and the actuating part 52 move in opposite directions, the lifting part 521 can push the recessed part 421 upward, thereby causing the limiting part 422 to move upward and come into contact with the outer surface of the drone. At this time, it can move along with the first rod 4 and drive the drone to a preset position (usually the charging position). By controlling the running time of the drive motor 1, the drive motor 1 can be turned off, thereby locking the limiting part 422 into the drone and ensuring the stability of the drone after reaching the preset position.

[0030] like Figure 2As shown, the inner cavity of the cabin 7 is provided with a V-shaped groove 71 that slides with the lifting part 521. When the lifting part 521 moves to the V-shaped groove 71, it pushes upward against the limiting part 422 so that it presses against the lower outer surface of the drone, causing the drone to move to a preset position. In this technical solution, the V-shaped groove 71 makes the movement of the lifting part 521 more sensitive, thereby stabilizing the lifting of the recessed part 421 and ensuring that the limiting part 422 stably contacts and limits the drone.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, two transmission ring grooves 3 are arranged opposite to each other on the drive disc 2. A first mating post 41 is arranged on the first rod 4, and a second mating post 51 is arranged on the second rod 5. The first mating post 41 is slidably engaged with a transmission groove. The first rod 4 and the second rod 5 are arranged vertically. A sliding groove 43 is provided on the first rod 4. The second mating post 51 passes through the sliding groove 43 and is slidably engaged with another transmission ring groove 3.

[0032] In the above technical solution, the transmission ring groove 3, when the drive motor 1 drives the drive disk 2 to rotate, is limited by the transmission ring groove 3, causing the first mating post 41 and the second mating post 51 to synchronously drive the first rod 4 and the second rod 5 to move. The quick-engaging part 42 and the actuating part 52 can move in opposite directions or towards each other. In practical applications, a limiting groove can be set in the engine compartment 7 to limit the rotation of the first rod 4 and the second rod 5. Simultaneously, with the limiting effect of the sliding groove 43, the second rod 5 and the first rod 4 can only move along the direction of the sliding groove 43, ensuring the accuracy of the movement.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] A limited-position charging and retrieval mechanism for a shared drone cabin 7 includes a drive motor 1, a drive disk 2, a third rod 9, and a fourth rod 11. The drive disk 2 drives the third rod 9, which in turn drives the fourth rod 11 to move synchronously via a synchronizing rod 10. A claw portion 93 is arranged at the end of the third rod 9 away from the drive disk 2, and a connecting portion is arranged at the end of the fourth rod 11 away from the synchronizing rod 10. A retaining shell 12 is rotatably installed inside the cabin 7, and the retaining shell 12 is rotatably connected to the connecting portion. When the claw portion 93 and the connecting portion move away from each other, the claw portion 93 presses against the outer surface of the drone, causing the drone to move to a preset position. At the same time, the connecting portion drives the retaining shell 12 to rotate, causing the retaining shell 12 to block the camera of the drone inside the cabin 7. When the claw portion 93 and the connecting portion move towards each other, the claw portion 93 moves away from the drone, and the connecting portion drives the retaining shell 12 to rotate in the direction away from the drone, rotating it to the drone retrieval position. Specifically, as shown... Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown.

[0035] In the above technical solution, the third rod 9 and the fourth rod 11 move synchronously. After the drone is put into the cabin 7, the drive motor 1 and the drive disk 2 control the connecting part and the claw part 93 on the rod to push and limit the drone to the preset position. The cover 12 also blocks the camera for protection. The entire limiting and access mechanism is easy to achieve automatic control, has high transmission efficiency and simple structure.

[0036] like Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, a transmission ring frame 91 is arranged at one end of the third link 9, and a drive column 92 that is slidably connected to the transmission ring frame 91 is provided on the drive disc 2. Both the third link 9 and the fourth link 11 are provided with linkage columns 13, and the synchronizing rods 10 are respectively provided with movable grooves 101 that cooperate with the linkage columns 13. In this technical solution, the transmission ring frame 91, drive column 92, linkage column 13, and movable grooves 101 ensure stable positioning of the third link 9 and the fourth link 11, guaranteeing the accuracy of the drive.

[0037] like Figure 6 As shown, a sliding post 94 is arranged on the end face of the claw part 93, and a guide groove 941 matching the sliding post 94 is arranged in the inner cavity of the cabin 7. A certain drop is set at both ends of the guide groove 941 to ensure that the claw part 93 presses against the outer surface of the limited drone when it slides to a high position.

[0038] In the above technical solution, the guide groove 941 with a drop allows the claw part 93 to slide along the guide groove 941. When it moves to a high position, the claw part 93 can clamp and limit the drone when needed; when it moves to a low position, the claw part 93 will not affect the normal access of the drone. The overall drive principle is simple and ingenious, the operation is stable, and the maintenance cost is low, making it worthy of widespread application.

[0039] like Figure 8As shown, a fixing member 14 is arranged on the end face of the cabin 7. The drive motor 1 and the synchronizing rod 10 are integrated on the fixing member 14, and the synchronizing rod 10 is rotatably arranged with the fixing member 14. It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, the phrase "comprising an element defined as..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A limit charging and retrieval mechanism for a shared unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin, characterized in that, The device includes a drive motor, a drive disk, a first rod, and a second rod. The drive disk has two transmission ring grooves that slide in contact with the first and second rods, respectively. A cover is rotatably arranged inside the cabin. The drive disk drives the first and second rods to move synchronously. A locking part is provided at the end of the first rod away from the drive disk, and an action part is provided at the end of the second rod away from the drive disk. When the locking part and the action part move in opposite directions, the locking part presses against the outer surface of the drone, moving the drone to a preset position. At the same time, the action part pushes the cover to rotate, blocking the camera of the drone inside the cabin. When the locking part and the action part move towards each other, the locking part moves away from the drone, and the action part disengages from the cover. The cover rotates under gravity to the drone removal position.

2. The limiting charging and retrieval mechanism for the shared drone cabin according to claim 1, characterized in that: The engaging part includes a recessed portion provided at the end of the first rod, and a limiting portion is provided at the end of the recessed portion, which is arranged in an L-shape; the actuating part includes a lifting portion and a pushing portion extending from the end of the lifting portion.

3. The limiting charging and retrieval mechanism for the shared drone cabin according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cabin cavity is provided with a V-shaped groove that slides with the lifting part. When the lifting part moves to the V-shaped groove, it pushes upward against the limiting part so that it presses against the lower outer surface of the drone and moves the drone to a preset position.

4. The limiting charging and retrieval mechanism for the shared drone cabin according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two transmission ring grooves are arranged opposite to each other on the drive disc. A first mating post is arranged on the first rod, and a second mating post is arranged on the second rod. The first mating post is slidably engaged with a transmission groove. The first rod and the second rod are arranged vertically. A sliding groove is provided on the first rod, and the second mating post passes through the sliding groove and is slidably engaged with the other transmission ring groove.

5. A limit charging and retrieval mechanism for a shared unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cabin, characterized in that, The device includes a drive motor, a drive disk, a third linkage, and a fourth linkage. The drive disk drives the third linkage, which in turn drives the fourth linkage to move synchronously via a synchronizing rod. A pawl is located at the end of the third linkage away from the drive disk, and a connecting part is located at the end of the fourth linkage away from the synchronizing rod. A retaining shell is rotatably installed inside the cabin, and the retaining shell is rotatably connected to the connecting part. When the pawl and the connecting part move in opposite directions, the pawl presses against the outer surface of the drone, moving the drone to a preset position. At the same time, the connecting part drives the retaining shell to rotate, blocking the drone's camera inside the cabin. When the pawl and the connecting part move towards each other, the pawl moves away from the drone, and the connecting part drives the retaining shell to rotate in the direction away from the drone, rotating until the drone is removed.

6. The limiting charging and retrieval mechanism for the shared drone cabin according to claim 5, characterized in that: A transmission ring frame is arranged at one end of the third rod, and a drive column that is slidably connected to the transmission ring frame is provided on the drive disk. Both the third rod and the fourth rod are provided with linkage columns, and the synchronizing rods are respectively provided with movable grooves that cooperate with the linkage columns.

7. The limiting charging and retrieval mechanism for the shared drone cabin according to claim 6, characterized in that: A sliding post is arranged on the end face of the claw part, and a guide groove matching the sliding post is arranged in the inner cavity of the cabin. A certain drop is set at both ends of the guide groove to ensure that the claw part presses against the outer surface of the limited drone when it slides to a high position.

8. The limiting charging and retrieval mechanism for the shared drone cabin according to claim 7, characterized in that: The end face of the nacelle is equipped with a fixing component, and the drive motor and synchronizing rod are integrated on the fixing component. The synchronizing rod is rotatably arranged with the fixing component.

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