Unmanned aerial vehicle nest universal automatic charging connector with angle adjusting assembly

By designing a universal automatic charging connector for drone nests with an angle adjustment component, and utilizing a high-definition camera and motor system to achieve precise adjustment of the charging head, the problem of poor angle adaptability of the automatic charging connector for drone nests is solved, thereby improving the charging success rate and system stability.

CN224511501UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-17XIAN TIANCHENG YIBANG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XIAN TIANCHENG YIBANG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-27
Publication Date
2026-07-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing automatic charging connectors for drone nests vary in angle compatibility, leading to poor contact, charging failures, and interface damage. This reduces charging success rates and operational continuity, and increases maintenance costs.

Method used

A universal automatic charging connector for drones with an angle adjustment component was designed. The position of the drone's charging port is captured by a high-definition camera, and the charging head is precisely adjusted using motors No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and components such as lead screws and gears. Combined with an electric push rod and a magnetic structure, a stable connection between the charging head and the drone's charging port is ensured.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved automated and stable connection for drone charging, improved charging efficiency and accuracy, avoided poor contact, reduced the need for manual intervention, and enhanced the stability and automation level of the system.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned plane nest, and disclose a kind of unmanned plane nest universal automatic charging connector with angle adjusting assembly, including charging head body, the bottom of charging head body is fixedly connected with universal ball head, the outer surface of universal ball head is rotatably connected with sleeve, the top of sleeve is connected with cover by screw, the bottom of sleeve is fixedly connected with one gear, one gear is engagedly connected with second gear, and the bottom of one gear is rotatably connected with connecting plate.The utility model calculates relative position by high-definition camera shooting unmanned plane charging port position, controller, then utilizes one, two, three motor cooperation screw rod, gear and other components, realize the accurate adjustment of charging head body in horizontal direction, vertical direction and angle, electric push rod drives charging head to rise, magnetic attraction structure auxiliary connection, universal ball head ensures smooth connection, so that charging head can accurately dock unmanned plane charging port, and degree of automation is high.
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Claims

1. A universal automatic charging connector for a drone's pod with an angle adjustment component, comprising a charging head body (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the charging head body (1) is fixedly connected to a universal ball joint (2), and a sleeve (3) is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the universal ball joint (2). A cover (4) is connected to the top of the sleeve (3) by screws. A first gear (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sleeve (3). A second gear (6) is meshed with the first gear (5). A connecting plate (7) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the first gear (5). An electric push rod (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate (7). The bottom of the connecting plate (7) contacts the bottom support plate (9). A first motor (10) is installed on the bottom surface of the bottom support plate (9). Side ears (11) are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom support plate (9). A threaded wire is connected to the inside of one of the side ears (11). The rod (12) has a guide rod (13) slidably connected inside the other side ear (11). The guide rod (13) has a moving plate (14) fixedly connected to both ends. The moving plate (14) has a clamping block (15) fixedly connected to its outer surface. One end of the lead screw (12) is connected to a second motor (16). The clamping block (15) has a synchronous belt (17) clamped inside. The synchronous belt (17) is meshed with a synchronous pulley (18). The center of the end face of the synchronous pulley (18) is fixedly connected to a transmission rod (19). The two ends of the transmission rod (19) are rotatably connected to a vertical plate (20). A third motor (21) is installed on the outer wall of one of the vertical plates (20). The center of the second gear (6) is slidably connected to a vertical shaft (25).

2. The universal automatic charging connector with angle adjustment assembly of the drone nest according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are four vertical plates (20), and the bottom ends of the four vertical plates (20) are fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the nest body (22). The top of the nest body (22) is connected to the stop plate (23) by screws.

3. The universal automatic charging connector with angle adjustment assembly of the drone nest according to claim 2, characterized in that: A charging cable (24) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the charging head body (1), and the bottom end of the charging cable (24) is connected to the charger inside the machine nest body (22).

4. The universal automatic charging connector with angle adjustment assembly for drone nest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output shaft of the third motor (21) is connected to one of the transmission rods (19), and the top of the clamp (15) is threaded with a screw, the bottom of which presses against the timing belt (17).

5. The universal automatic charging connector with angle adjustment assembly for drone nest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the lead screw (12) are rotatably connected to the moving plate (14), and the second motor (16) is installed on the outer surface of one of the moving plates (14).

6. The universal automatic charging connector with angle adjustment assembly for drone nest according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output shaft of the No. 1 motor (10) is connected to the vertical shaft (25), and the side of the connecting plate (7) is connected to the limiting plate (26) by screws. The top of the limiting plate (26) is slidably connected to the vertical shaft (25).