A drone landing pad with a lifting device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and provides a UAV landing pad with a lifting device, comprising a frame, a lifting platform, a top cover, and a connecting rod. The lifting platform for parking UAVs is slidably and vertically disposed within the frame. The top cover is sway-mounted on the frame to close the top of the lifting platform. One end of the connecting rod is hinged to the lifting platform, and the other end is hinged to the top cover. When the lifting platform moves upward, it can push the top cover through the connecting rod, thereby driving the top cover to swing open. This technical solution solves the technical problems of low deployment efficiency, high failure rate, and high energy consumption of existing UAV landing pads.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of this utility model relate to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically to a UAV landing pad with a lifting device. Background Technology

[0002] The rapid development of drone technology has driven its large-scale application in logistics, power line inspection, emergency rescue, and environmental monitoring. As a core infrastructure supporting routine drone operations, the performance of drone hangars directly impacts drone operational efficiency, safety, and maintenance costs. Modern drone hangars not only need to meet basic functions such as drone storage, charging, and maintenance, but also need to adapt to the "stop and fly immediately, respond quickly" operational requirements of drones.

[0003] Existing drone hangars require the unfolding of the hangar shell followed by the raising of the parking platform before takeoff or parking. This step-by-step design results in a lengthy operational process, significantly increasing drone deployment time. In scenarios with extremely high responsiveness requirements, such as emergency rescue, the hangar preparation process alone can delay critical operational windows. Furthermore, the existing hangar's step-by-step movement mode suffers from excessive energy consumption. The independent drive processes of shell unfolding and platform raising / lowering require repeated starting and stopping of the power unit, leading to low energy conversion efficiency. This is particularly problematic in battery-powered portable hangars, significantly shortening their flight time and limiting the drone's ability to operate for extended periods in remote areas. Simultaneously, the complex drive structure increases the hangar's maintenance difficulty, requiring users to regularly inspect and calibrate multiple drive components, resulting in high operational costs.

[0004] In summary, existing drone hangars suffer from low deployment efficiency, high failure rates, and high energy consumption due to their cumbersome and complex drive processes. These problems severely restrict the efficient and reliable operation of drones. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a drone landing pad with a lifting device to solve these technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, embodiments of this utility model provide a drone landing site with a lifting device, which solves the technical problems of low deployment efficiency, high failure rate and high energy consumption of drone landing sites in the prior art.

[0006] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of the present invention provides a drone landing pad with a lifting device, comprising: frame; A lifting platform, which is slidably and vertically disposed within the frame, is used to park drones. A top cover, which is pivotally mounted on the frame, is used to close the top of the lifting platform; A connecting rod, one end of which is hinged to the lifting platform and the other end of which is hinged to the top cover, allows the lifting platform to push the top cover through the connecting rod when it moves upward, thereby driving the top cover to swing open.

[0007] Optional, also includes: A driving component, wherein the driving component is disposed within the frame; A push-pull frame, one end of which is disposed on the movable end of the drive component, and the end of the push-pull frame away from the drive component is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting platform. The push-pull frame pushes and pulls the lifting platform under the action of the drive component.

[0008] Optionally, the lifting platform has a plurality of guide grooves, one end of each guide groove pointing to the center of the lifting platform; a plurality of adjustment push rods are slidably disposed on the lifting platform, the adjustment push rods being slidably connected to the guide grooves, and the adjustment push rods sliding along the guide grooves to push the UAV on the lifting platform to the center position of the lifting platform.

[0009] Optional, also includes: A drive mechanism is provided at the bottom of the lifting platform. There are several drive mechanisms, and each drive mechanism corresponds to a guide groove. The adjustment push rod is provided on the movable end of the drive mechanism, and the drive mechanism is used to drive the adjustment push rod to slide along the guide groove.

[0010] Optionally, the drive mechanism includes: A rotary motor is installed at the bottom of the lifting platform; A lead screw is rotatably mounted at the bottom of the lifting platform. One end of the lead screw is connected to the power output end of the rotary motor, and a nut is threaded onto the lead screw. A connecting rod passes through the guide groove, one end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the nut, and the other end of the connecting rod is disposed on the adjusting push rod.

[0011] Optionally, the push-pull bracket includes: A base plate, which is disposed on the movable end of the driving component; Support rods, wherein there are several support rods, and all of the support rods are fixedly installed between the base plate and the lifting platform.

[0012] Optionally, both the lifting platform and the top cover are provided with bearing seats, and the two ends of the connecting rod are hinged to the bearing seats.

[0013] Optional, also includes: An electrical control box is disposed within the frame and electrically connected to the drive component and the rotary motor; A touch panel is disposed on the outer side wall at the bottom of the frame and is electrically connected to the electrical control box.

[0014] Optionally, a sealing strip is provided around the upper edge of the top cover.

[0015] Optionally, the driving component is a hydraulic rod or an electric actuator.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this utility model are as follows: In this invention, a lifting platform for parking drones is slidably mounted within a frame, and a swing-mounted top cover is mounted on the frame to close the top of the lifting platform. One end of a connecting rod is hinged to the lifting platform, and the other end is hinged to the top cover. When the lifting platform moves upward, it pushes the top cover via the connecting rod, driving the top cover to swing open; conversely, it drives the top cover to close. The lifting platform, driven by the drive mechanism, simultaneously raises and lowers, and also opens and closes the top cover. Only one drive mechanism is needed to achieve both drone takeoff and landing and drone storage, effectively reducing energy consumption. Furthermore, the simultaneous operation of the lifting platform and the top cover significantly shortens the time required for airports to prepare landing and takeoff conditions for drones, improving drone deployment efficiency. Attached Figure Description

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

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drone landing field with a lifting device in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the top cover in the embodiment with the top cover open; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the external structure of a drone landing pad; Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the embodiment; Figure 5 for Figure 1 The embodiment is shown in the structural diagram of the rotary motor, lead screw, connecting rod and adjusting push rod.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Frame, 101. Support rod, 102. Base plate, 2. Lifting platform, 3. Top cover, 4. Connecting rod, 5. Drive component, 6. Push-pull frame, 601. Base plate, 602. Support rod, 7. Guide groove, 8. Adjustment push rod, 9. Drive mechanism, 10. Rotary motor, 11. Lead screw, 12. Nut, 13. Connecting rod, 14. Bearing seat, 15. Electrical control box, 16. Touch panel, 17. Sealing strip, 18. Enclosure plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention 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 invention and not intended to limit its scope.

[0021] 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."

[0022] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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 utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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.

[0024] 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 utility model.

[0025] 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.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The diagram illustrates a drone landing pad with a lifting device according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprising a frame 1, a lifting platform 2, a top cover 3, and a connecting rod 4. The frame 1 is composed of several support rods 101 fixedly connected to a base plate 102 by bolts. The base plate 102 is located at the bottom of the frame 1, and both it and the support rods 101 have several mounting positions or holes for installing other parts and components. The lifting platform 2 is slidably disposed inside the frame 1 for parking drones. The top cover 3 is located above the lifting platform 2 and is swayed on the frame 1, allowing the top of the lifting platform 2 to be opened and closed by swinging the top cover 3. The two ends of the connecting rod 4 are hinged to the lifting platform 2 and the top cover 3, respectively. When the lifting platform 2 moves upward, the connecting rod 4 pushes the top cover 3, driving the top cover 3 to swing open; conversely, when the lifting platform 2 moves downward, the top cover 3 closes. This method of interconnecting and synchronously realizing the lifting action of the lifting platform 2 and the opening and closing action of the top cover 3 improves the deployment efficiency of drones and reduces energy consumption.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the frame 1 can be rectangular in shape. Enclosure plates 18 are installed on the outer perimeter of the frame 1, and are fixed to the support rods 101 by bolts. The enclosure plates 18, top cover 3, and bottom plate 102 are used to enclose the frame 1. Correspondingly, the lifting platform 2 is also a rectangular platform, located inside the frame 1. Two top covers 3 can be provided, which together enclose the lifting platform 2. When the lifting platform 2 rises to its highest point and is flush with the top of the frame 1, the top cover 3 will fully unfold. Because the rising process of the lifting platform 2 and the unfolding of the top cover 3 are synchronized, the top cover 3 will not obstruct the drone from rising with the lifting platform 2, thus providing a suitable environment for takeoff and landing. Conversely, the drone remains inside the frame 1 along with the lifting platform 2.

[0028] like Figure 2As shown, it also includes a drive unit 5 and a push-pull frame 6. The drive unit 5 is mounted on the base plate 102, and its movable end can extend and retract vertically. The push-pull frame 6 is fixedly mounted on the movable end of the drive unit 5, and the end of the push-pull frame 6 away from the drive unit 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting platform 2. The fixed connection between the push-pull frame 6 and the drive unit 5, and between the push-pull frame 6 and the lifting platform 2, can be a bolt connection. When the movable end of the drive unit 5 extends upward, it pushes the push-pull frame 6 and the lifting platform 2 fixed to the upper end of the push-pull frame 6 to move upward; conversely, when it extends downward, the lifting platform 2 moves downward.

[0029] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the number of drive components 5 can be set to two, with the two drive components 5 facing each other on the base plate 102 near the edge. This arrangement makes the lifting process of the lifting platform 2 more stable and less prone to tilting or shaking. The push-pull frame 6 firmly connects the vertically moving drive components 5 to the lifting platform 2, ensuring that the force generated by the drive components 5 can be effectively transmitted to the lifting platform 2. Furthermore, the push-pull frame 6 can be configured with an adjustable height to facilitate adjustment of the tilt of the lifting platform 2 caused by installation errors or other reasons.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, the lifting platform 2 has several guide slots 7, one end of which points to the center of the lifting platform 2. Several adjustment push rods 8 are slidably mounted on the lifting platform 2. These push rods 8 are slidably connected to the guide slots 7, and slide along the guide slots 7 to push the drone on the lifting platform 2 to the center position, thus adjusting the drone's position.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, it also includes a drive mechanism 9, which provides power for the sliding of the adjustment push rod 8 along the guide groove 7. The drive mechanisms 9 are located at the bottom of the lifting platform 2, and there are several drive mechanisms 9, each corresponding to a guide groove 7. Each drive mechanism 9 has a movable end that can extend and retract along the direction of the guide groove 7, and the adjustment push rod 8 is mounted on the movable end. While the movable end of the drive mechanism 9 extends and retracts, it simultaneously drives the adjustment push rod 8 to slide along the guide groove 7.

[0032] Specifically, such as Figure 5As shown, the drive mechanism 9 consists of a rotary motor 10, a lead screw 11, a nut 12, and a connecting rod 13. The rotary motor 10 is located at the bottom of the lifting platform 2. The lead screw 11 is rotatably mounted at the bottom of the lifting platform 2, with its axial direction aligned with the guide groove 7. One end of the lead screw 11 is connected to the power output end of the rotary motor 10. The nut 12 is mounted on the lead screw 11 and rotatably connected to it. The connecting rod 13 extends longitudinally through the guide groove 7. The lower end of the connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected to the nut 12, while the upper end is fixedly connected to an adjusting push rod 8 via bolts. When the output end of the rotary motor 10 drives the lead screw 11 to rotate, the nut 12 drives the adjusting push rod 8, which is fixedly connected to it via the connecting rod 13, to slide along the guide groove 7.

[0033] The drive mechanism 9 is designed as a lead screw and nut device, which provides more stable and precise movement and effectively avoids damage to the drone during the adjustment process. Specifically, the guide grooves 7 can be configured as a double-row parallel structure, with two rows forming a group. The corresponding connecting rods 13 are U-shaped structures, with both ends of the U-shaped rods 13 longitudinally penetrating each group of guide grooves 7 and fixedly connected to the adjustment push rod 8. The U-shaped structure of the connecting rods 13 provides more stable support, making the movement of the drone smoother when the connecting rods 13 drive the fixed adjustment push rods 8.

[0034] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the push-pull frame 6 includes a base plate 601 and support rods 602. The base plate 601 is fixed to the movable end of the drive component 5 by bolts. Several support rods 602 are fixedly arranged between the base plate 601 and the lifting platform 2. This arrangement allows for more even force transmission from the drive component 5 to the lifting platform 2. The base plate 601 provides a medium for the connection between the drive component 5 and the support rods 602, and also serves as a base to support the support rods 602. The support rods 602 have an I-shaped cross-section, which saves material and reduces weight while providing high bending resistance, effectively resisting stress impacts from the drive component 5.

[0035] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, both the lifting platform 2 and the top cover 3 are equipped with bearing seats 14, which are fixedly connected by bolts. The connecting rod 4 has protruding shafts at both ends that mate with the bearings on the bearing seats 14, and the protruding shafts mate with the bearing shaft holes. The connection between the bearings and the shafts achieves the hinge connection between the connecting rod 4 and the lifting platform 2, as well as between the connecting rod 4 and the top cover 3, reducing friction and allowing the connecting rod 4 to rotate flexibly.

[0036] like Figure 2As shown, it also includes an electrical control box 15 and a touch panel 16. The electrical control box 15 is located at the center of the base plate 102 and is electrically connected to the drive unit 5 and the rotary motor 10. The touch panel 16 is located on a side enclosure plate 18 and is electrically connected to the electrical control box 15. The electrical control box 15 contains a control system and a power supply. By inputting commands to the electrical control box 15 through the touch panel 16, the drive unit 5 and the rotary motor 10 can be precisely controlled to achieve the purpose of controlling the overall operation of the parking area.

[0037] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, a sealing strip 17 is provided around the upper edge of the top cover 3. The sealing strip 17 is a hydrophobic rubber structure. When the lifting platform 2 moves down and closes with the top cover 3, the sealing strip 17 fits tightly with the edge of the top cover 3, effectively preventing rainwater or foreign objects from entering the lifting platform 2 through the gap between the two top covers 3 and damaging the drone parked on it. At the same time, together with the sealing plate 18, the top cover 3 and the bottom mounting plate 102, they seal the frame 1, realizing the sealing and protection of the parts inside the frame 1.

[0038] Furthermore, the drive component 5 can be configured as an electric actuator, which is electrically connected to the control box 15. The electric actuator can achieve precise position adjustment while responding quickly, so that the lifting platform 2 can react quickly and then rise and fall smoothly. This ensures the efficiency of drone deployment and also avoids the drone from being damaged due to the rapid rise and fall of the lifting platform 2.

[0039] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model 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 solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle landing site with lifting device, characterized in that, include: Framework (1); A lifting platform (2) is slidably mounted within the frame (1) and is used to park drones. Top cover (3), the top cover (3) is swayed on the frame (1), the top cover (3) is used to close the top of the lifting platform (2); Link (4), one end of which is hinged to the lifting platform (2) and the other end is hinged to the top cover (3). When the lifting platform (2) moves upward, it can push the top cover (3) through the link (4) to drive the top cover (3) to swing open.

2. The unmanned aerial vehicle landing site with lifting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A drive component (5) is disposed within the frame (1); Push-pull frame (6), one end of the push-pull frame (6) is set on the movable end of the drive member (5), and the end of the push-pull frame (6) away from the drive member (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting platform (2). The push-pull frame (6) pushes and pulls the lifting platform (2) under the action of the drive member (5).

3. The unmanned aircraft landing field with lifting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting platform (2) has a number of guide grooves (7), one end of each guide groove (7) points to the center of the lifting platform (2); the lifting platform (2) is slidably provided with adjustment push rods (8), there are a number of adjustment push rods (8), the adjustment push rods (8) are slidably connected to the guide grooves (7), and the adjustment push rods (8) slide along the guide grooves (7) to push the drone on the lifting platform (2) to the center position of the lifting platform (2).

4. The unmanned aircraft landing field with lifting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: The driving mechanism (9) is located at the bottom of the lifting platform (2). There are several driving mechanisms (9). Each driving mechanism (9) corresponds to a guide groove (7). The adjusting push rod (8) is located on the movable end of the driving mechanism (9). The driving mechanism (9) is used to drive the adjusting push rod (8) to slide along the guide groove (7).

5. The unmanned aircraft landing field with lifting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (9) includes: A rotary motor (10) is installed at the bottom of the lifting platform (2); A lead screw (11) is rotatably mounted at the bottom of the lifting platform (2). One end of the lead screw (11) is connected to the power output end of the rotary motor (10). A nut (12) is threaded onto the lead screw (11). A connecting rod (13) passes through the guide groove (7). One end of the connecting rod (13) is fixedly connected to the nut (12), and the other end of the connecting rod (13) is set on the adjusting push rod (8).

6. A drone landing pad with a lifting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The push-pull bracket (6) includes: A base plate (601) is disposed on the movable end of the drive member (5); Support rod (602), there are several support rods (602), and several support rods (602) are fixedly installed between the base plate (601) and the lifting platform (2).

7. The unmanned aircraft landing field with lifting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the lifting platform (2) and the top cover (3) are provided with bearing seats (14), and the two ends of the connecting rod (4) are hinged to the bearing seats (14).

8. The unmanned aircraft landing field with lifting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: An electrical control box (15) is disposed within the frame (1) and electrically connected to the drive unit (5) and the rotary motor (10); The touch panel (16) is disposed on the bottom outer wall of the frame (1) and is electrically connected to the electrical control box (15).

9. The unmanned aircraft landing field with lifting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing strip (17) is provided around the upper edge of the top cover (3).

10. The unmanned aircraft landing field with lifting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving component (5) is a hydraulic rod or an electric actuator.

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