Vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform

Abstract

The application discloses a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform comprises a mounting base used for being mounted on a vehicle, a shell connected with the mounting base, the shell being used for defining a space for accommodating an unmanned aerial vehicle, an opening being arranged on a side of the shell away from the mounting base, and a bearing device used for parking the unmanned aerial vehicle and moving the unmanned aerial vehicle into or out of the space. In this way, the unmanned aerial vehicle is combined with the vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and more specifically, to a vehicle-mounted UAV platform. Background Technology

[0002] With continuous breakthroughs in miniaturization, intelligence, and networking technologies, drones are becoming increasingly powerful while their size continues to shrink, providing more possibilities for their application in various scenarios.

[0003] With the development of automotive electronics, the integration of drones with vehicles has come to the attention of those skilled in the art. Therefore, how to achieve this integration has become a technical problem that needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application proposes a vehicle-mounted drone platform to enable the integration of drones and vehicles.

[0005] According to this application, a vehicle-mounted drone platform is proposed, comprising: a mounting base for mounting on a vehicle; a housing connected to the mounting base, the housing defining a space for accommodating a drone, the housing having an opening on the side of the housing away from the mounting base; and a carrying device for parking the drone and moving the drone into or out of the space.

[0006] Optionally, the support device includes: a support plate for parking the UAV; and a lifting structure for controlling the lifting of the support plate.

[0007] Optionally, the lifting structure includes: at least one lead screw mounted on the housing; at least one lead screw nut mounted on the support plate, the lead screw and the lead screw nut corresponding one-to-one, the lead screw being fitted with the lead screw nut; at least one lifting motor, the lifting motor corresponding one-to-one with the lead screw, the lifting motor being used to control the lead screw to control the lifting of the support plate; and a lead screw controller mounted on the mounting base for driving the at least one lifting motor.

[0008] Optionally, the housing has at least one lead screw mounting hole distributed on the side of the housing away from the mounting base, the lead screw corresponds one-to-one with the lead screw mounting hole, and the lead screw is mounted in the lead screw mounting hole; and / or, the support plate has at least one lead screw nut mounting recess distributed around the periphery of the support plate, the lead screw nut mounting recess corresponds one-to-one with the lead screw nut, and the lead screw nut is mounted on the lead screw nut recess.

[0009] Optionally, the lifting structure includes four lead screws and four lifting motors.

[0010] Optionally, the carrying device further includes a position adjustment component for moving the drone to the preset position if the drone is not parked at the preset position.

[0011] Optionally, the position adjustment component includes: a first moving member for moving the UAV along a first direction; a second moving member for moving the UAV along a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are opposite to each other; and a driving member for driving the first moving member and the second moving member.

[0012] Optionally, the first moving component includes: a first belt and a second belt, the first belt and the second belt being fitted onto the support plate, with a first preset distance between them; a first belt motor for driving the first belt and the second belt to control the UAV to move along the first direction; and / or, the second moving component includes: a third belt and a fourth belt, the third belt and the fourth belt being fitted onto the support plate, with a second preset distance between them; a second belt motor for driving the third belt and the fourth belt to control the UAV to move along the second direction.

[0013] Optionally, the vehicle-mounted drone platform also includes a power supply unit for supplying power to the drone.

[0014] Optionally, the power supply device includes: a power supply battery mounted on the mounting base; and a wireless charging bracket electrically connected to the power supply battery and mounted on the mounting base.

[0015] According to the technical solution of this application, the carrier device can park the drone and move the drone into or out of the space enclosed by the shell. The shell is connected to the mounting base, and the drone is mounted on the vehicle through the mounting base. In this way, the drone can be mounted on the vehicle, realizing the combination of drone and vehicle.

[0016] Other features and advantages of this application will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application, and the illustrative embodiments and descriptions thereof are used to explain this application. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform according to a preferred embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform according to a preferred embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform according to a preferred embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a support plate according to a preferred embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the support plate according to a preferred embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a front view of the support plate according to a preferred embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 7a This is a schematic diagram of the drone descending to its lowest point according to a preferred embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 7b This is a schematic diagram of the drone in the middle position according to a preferred embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 7c This is a schematic diagram of the drone in the preferred embodiment of this application when it is located at the top.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the drone locking process of a vehicle-mounted drone platform according to a preferred embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the drone parking, correction and locking process of a vehicle-mounted drone platform according to a preferred embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] This application provides a vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform.

[0031] In this embodiment, the vehicle-mounted drone platform includes a mounting base 10, a housing 20, and a support device 30. The mounting base 10 is used for mounting on a vehicle. In this embodiment, the mounting base 10 can be made of lightweight plastic to reduce the overall weight. A space can be left in the middle of the mounting base 10 for mounting other components. The mounting base 10 can have a plate-like structure.

[0032] The outer casing 20 is connected to the mounting base 10, such as Figure 1 As shown. The housing 20 defines a space for accommodating the drone 40, and the side of the housing 20 away from the mounting base 10 has an opening, as shown. Figure 1As shown, the opening facilitates the movement of the drone 40 into or out of the space defined by the housing 20. The support device 30 is used to park the drone 40 and to move the drone 40 into or out of the space, that is, to move the drone 40 into or out of the housing 20. Figure 1 As shown, the drone 40 is moved into the space defined by the shell 20.

[0033] Optionally, in this embodiment, the shape of the outer casing 20 can be determined according to specific circumstances, and there is no limitation thereto. For example, the outer casing 20 may be a columnar structure with a rectangular cross-section, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the cross-sectional shape is square. Alternatively, the outer shell 20 is a columnar structure with a circular cross-sectional shape.

[0034] Optionally, in this embodiment, the side of the housing 20 near the mounting base 10 may or may not be open. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the housing 20 has an opening on the side near the mounting base 10, and the housing 20 has only a sidewall.

[0035] Optionally, in this embodiment, the supporting device 30 may include a support plate 301 and a lifting structure 302.

[0036] The support plate 301 is used to park the drone 40. The shape of the support plate 301 can be determined according to specific circumstances and is not limited thereto. For example, the shape of the support plate 301 can match the shape of the outer shell 20.

[0037] The lifting structure 302 is used to control the lifting of the support plate 301, thereby controlling the drone 40 to move into or out of the space enclosed by the shell 20.

[0038] Optionally, in this embodiment, the lifting structure 302 includes at least one lead screw 3021, at least one lead screw nut 3022, at least one lifting motor 3023, and a lead screw controller 3024. Figure 2 As shown, it includes four lead screws 3021, four lead screw nuts 3022, and four lifting motors 3023. In the embodiments of this application, the number of lead screws 3021, lead screw nuts 3022, and lifting motors 3023 can be determined according to specific circumstances, and there is no limitation thereto.

[0039] At least one lead screw 3021 is mounted on the housing 20. Optionally, the housing 20 has a lead screw mounting hole 201, such as... Figure 3 As shown. The lead screw 3021 is installed in the lead screw mounting hole 201.

[0040] At least one lead screw nut 3022 is mounted on the support plate 301, such as Figure 2As shown. The lead screw 3021 and lead screw nut 3022 correspond one-to-one; the lead screw 3021 is fitted with the lead screw nut 3022, as... Figure 2 As shown.

[0041] The lifting motor 3023 corresponds one-to-one with the lead screw 3021, and the lead screw 3021 is the output shaft of the lifting motor 3023. A mounting bracket for the lifting motor 3023 can be designed on the mounting base 10.

[0042] The lifting motor 3023 is used to control the lead screw 3021 to control the lifting and lowering of the support plate 301, such as... Figure 2 As shown.

[0043] The lead screw controller 3024 is mounted on the mounting base 10, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the lead screw controller 3024 is located within the space enclosed by the housing 20. The lead screw controller 3024 is used to drive at least one lifting motor 3023, thereby controlling the lifting and lowering of the support plate 301. The lead screw controller 3024 simultaneously drives at least one lifting motor 3023, controlling the rotation of at least one lifting motor 3023.

[0044] Optionally, in this embodiment, the housing 20 has at least one lead screw mounting hole 201, and the at least one lead screw mounting hole 201 is distributed on the side of the housing 20 away from the mounting base 10, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the lead screw mounting hole 201 is located at the open end of the housing 20. The lead screw 3021 corresponds one-to-one with the lead screw mounting hole 201, and is mounted in the lead screw mounting hole. The specific distribution of the lead screw mounting holes 201 can be determined according to specific circumstances and is not limited thereto. Figure 3 As shown, the lead screw mounting holes 201 are distributed at the four corners of the housing 20.

[0045] Optionally, in this embodiment, the support plate 301 has at least one screw nut mounting recess 3011, distributed around the periphery of the support plate 301, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the screw nut mounting recess 3011 is recessed relative to the plane where the support plate 301 is located.

[0046] The specific distribution of the screw nut mounting recess 3011 can be determined according to the specific situation, and there are no restrictions on it. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the screw nut mounting recesses 3011 are located at the four corners of the support plate 301. The specific distribution of the screw nut mounting recesses 3011 can match the specific distribution of the screw mounting holes 201. Each screw nut mounting recess 3011 corresponds one-to-one with a screw nut 3022, and the screw nut 3022 is mounted on the screw nut recess 3011, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the screw nut 3022 and the support plate 301.

[0047] In this embodiment, the support plate 301 is installed inside the housing 20, and the lifting and lowering of the support plate 301 inside the housing 20 is accomplished by at least one lifting motor 3023, at least one lead screw 3021, and at least one lead screw nut 3022.

[0048] Optionally, in this embodiment, the supporting device 30 may further include a position adjustment component 303. The position adjustment component 303 is used to move the drone 40 to a preset position if the drone 40 is not parked in the preset position. Optionally, in this embodiment, the preset position may be the center position of the support plate 301.

[0049] Optionally, in an embodiment of this application, the position adjustment component 303 includes a first moving component 3031, a second moving component 3032, and a driving component 3033.

[0050] The first moving member 3031 is used to move the drone 40 along a first direction. The second moving member 3032 is used to move the drone 40 along a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are opposite to each other. The driving member 3033 is used to drive the first moving member 3031 and the second moving member 3032. Optionally, in this embodiment, the driving member 3033 is mounted on the mounting base 10 and located within the space enclosed by the housing 20. For example, with the reader facing the support plate 301 as a reference, a coordinate system of up, down, left, and right can be established. The first direction can be from left to right, and the second direction can be from right to left; or, the second direction can be from left to right, and the first direction can be from right to left.

[0051] Optionally, in an embodiment of this application, the first moving part 3031 includes a first belt 30311, a second belt 30312, and a first belt motor 30313.

[0052] A first belt 30311 and a second belt 30312 are fitted onto a support plate 301, with a first preset distance between them. A first belt motor 30313 drives the first belt 30311 and the second belt 30312 to control the movement of the drone 40 along a first direction. The drone 40 lands on the first belt 30311 and the second belt 30312, and the first belt motor 30313 drives the first belt 30311 and the second belt 30312 to move the drone 40.

[0053] Optionally, in this embodiment, the second moving part 3032 includes a third belt 30321, a fourth belt 30322, and a second belt motor 30323.

[0054] The third belt 30321 and the fourth belt 30322 are fitted onto the support plate 301, with a second preset distance between them. The second belt motor 30323 is used to drive the third belt 30321 and the fourth belt 30322 to control the UAV 40 to move along the second direction.

[0055] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the relationship between the first preset distance and the second preset distance can be determined according to specific circumstances, and there is no limitation thereto. For example... Figure 4 or Figure 5 As shown, the first belt 30311 and the second belt 30312 are located between the third belt 30321 and the fourth belt 30322, and the first preset distance is less than the second preset distance.

[0056] Optionally, in this embodiment, the first belt motor 30313 is a dual-output-shaft motor used to drive the first belt 30311 and the second belt 30312. The first belt motor 30313 passes through the pulleys of the third belt 30321 and the fourth belt 30322, which can rotate freely on the output shaft of the first belt motor 30313. Simultaneously, the output shaft of the first belt motor 30313 is fixed to the pulleys of the first belt 30311 and the second belt 30312 and rotates with them.

[0057] The second belt motor 30323 is a dual-output-shaft motor used to drive the third belt 30321 and the fourth belt 30322. The output shaft of the second belt motor 30323 passes through the pulleys of the first belt 30311 and the second belt 30312, allowing the first belt 30311 and the second belt 30312 to rotate freely on the output shaft of the second belt motor 30323. The output shaft of the second belt motor 30323 is fixed to the pulleys of the third belt 30321 and the fourth belt 30322 and rotates with them.

[0058] Optionally, in this embodiment, the first moving member 3031 further includes a first hook 30314 and a second hook 30315, and the second moving member 3032 further includes a third hook 30324 and a fourth hook 30325. The first hook 30314 is mounted on the first belt 30311, the second hook 30315 is mounted on the second belt 30312, the third hook 30324 is mounted on the third belt 30321, and the fourth hook 30325 is mounted on the fourth belt 30322, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown. The first hook 30314, the second hook 30315, the third hook 30324, and the fourth hook 30325 assist in moving the drone 40 to a preset position and locking it, as shown. Figure 8 As shown, where, Figure 8This diagram illustrates the process of the hook moving from its end position to its middle position and then to its locked position; or Figure 9 As shown, where Figure 9 The diagram illustrates the process of the drone coming to a stop, continuously correcting its course, and finally locking in place.

[0059] Specifically, in this embodiment, the stop positions of the first hook 30314 and the second hook 30315, as well as the stop positions of the third hook 30324 and the fourth hook 30325, can be determined according to preset positions. When the first hook 30314 and the second hook 30315 reach their corresponding stop positions, the first belt 30311 and the second belt 30312 stop rotating. Furthermore, when the first hook 30314 and the second hook 30315 reach their corresponding stop positions, even if the third belt 30321 and the fourth belt 30322 rotate, the drone 40 stops moving. Similarly, when the third hook 30324 and the fourth hook 30325 reach their corresponding stop positions, the third belt 30321 and the fourth belt 30322 stop rotating. In this way, the drone 40 reaches the preset positions.

[0060] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, when the first moving member 3031 includes a first belt 30311, a second belt 30312, and a first belt motor 30313, and the second moving member 3032 includes a third belt 30321, a fourth belt 30322, and a second belt motor 30323, the driving member 3033 may be a belt motor driver 30331 for driving the first belt motor 30313 and the second belt motor 30323.

[0061] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the vehicle-mounted drone platform further includes a power supply device 50. The power supply device 50 is used to supply power to the drone 40.

[0062] Optionally, in this embodiment, the power supply device 50 includes a power supply battery 501 and a wireless charging bracket 502. The power supply battery 501 is mounted on the mounting base 10. The wireless charging bracket 502 is electrically connected to the power supply battery 501 and is mounted on the mounting base 10.

[0063] Optionally, in this embodiment, the power supply battery 501 can also power the entire vehicle-mounted drone platform. For example, the power supply battery 501 can also power the lead screw controller 3024 and the drive unit 3033.

[0064] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the support plate 301 has a wireless charging through-hole 3012, such as... Figure 4 As shown. The wireless charging stand 502 charges the drone 40 through the wireless charging through-hole 3012, as shown. Figure 1 As shown.

[0065] Optionally, in this embodiment, the installation position of the wireless charging bracket 502 is determined according to a preset position. Correspondingly, the position of the wireless charging through-hole 3012 is determined according to a preset position.

[0066] like Figure 4 As shown, the support plate 301 is provided with a drone docking alignment pattern 3013. The drone docking alignment pattern 3013 is used for position calibration when the drone 30 docks, that is, to represent the preset position.

[0067] The technical solution provided in this application involves mounting the drone 40 onto a vehicle via a mounting base. The carrier 30 then lifts upwards, raising the drone 40 out of the outer shell 20. This can be achieved by having the upper surface of the carrier 30 flush with the upper side of the outer shell 20, thus automatically ejecting the drone 40 from the shell. Figures 7a-7c As shown.

[0068] The technical solution provided in this application uses a belt motor driver 30331 to drive a first belt motor 30313 and a second belt motor 30323, thereby controlling the movement of a drone 40 via a first belt 30311, a second belt 30312, a third belt 30321, and a fourth belt 30322. The drone 40 is locked and unlocked via a first hook 30314, a second hook 30315, a third hook 30324, and a fourth hook 30325.

[0069] The technical solution provided in this application uses four belts: a first belt 30311, a second belt 30312, a third belt 30321, and a fourth belt 30322, to correct the position of the drone 40. When the drone 40 is slightly off-center from the support plate 301, the hooks on the four belts pull the drone towards the center of the platform support plate so that the drone can be charged.

[0070] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment is that a wireless charging bracket 502 is provided on the mounting base 10. When the drone 40 is sunk into the shell 20 through the support device 30, the wireless charging bracket 502 can charge the drone 40 to improve its battery life.

[0071] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment includes a power supply battery 501 mounted on the mounting base 10, which provides the drone 40 with longer battery life.

[0072] The technical solution provided in this application provides a portable vehicle-mounted drone platform. The platform is designed to be compact and easy to carry and transport; it can be easily deployed on moving vehicles with a certain flat surface, such as automobiles; at the same time, the platform can automatically align and lock the docked drone; and it has functions such as wireless charging.

[0073] Portable vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms are innovative systems that combine UAV technology with a vehicle carrier. As a crucial carrier for UAVs, the vehicle-mounted platform not only provides stable power and communication support but also enables rapid deployment and recovery in complex environments, significantly improving the mission efficiency and adaptability of UAVs. The development of portable vehicle-mounted UAV platforms is multifaceted, driven by military needs, diverse civilian demands, and the integration of multiple advanced technologies. As an innovative technological system, portable vehicle-mounted UAV platforms not only enhance the mission capabilities and efficiency of UAVs but also demonstrate broad application prospects in various fields. With further technological advancements, portable vehicle-mounted UAV platforms will undoubtedly play an even more vital role in future social production and security.

[0074] The preferred embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. However, this application is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this application, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solution of this application, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0075] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this application will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0076] Furthermore, various different implementations of this application can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this application, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted drone platform includes: Mounting base for installation on vehicles; A housing, connected to the mounting base, the housing defining a space for accommodating the drone, the housing having an opening on the side of the housing away from the mounting base; A carrying device for parking the drone and moving the drone into or out of the space.

2. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting device includes: Support plate for parking the drone; and A lifting structure is used to control the lifting and lowering of the support plate.

3. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting structure includes: At least one lead screw is mounted on the housing; At least one lead screw nut is mounted on the support plate, and the lead screw and the lead screw nut are in one-to-one correspondence. The lead screw is equipped with the lead screw nut. At least one lifting motor is provided, and each lifting motor corresponds to a lead screw. The lifting motor is used to control the lead screw to control the lifting of the support plate. A lead screw controller, mounted on the mounting base, is used to drive the at least one lifting motor.

4. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform according to claim 3, characterized in that, The housing has at least one lead screw mounting hole, distributed on the side of the housing away from the mounting base. Each lead screw corresponds to one of the lead screw mounting holes, and the lead screw is mounted in the lead screw mounting hole; and / or The support plate has at least one screw nut mounting recess structure distributed around the periphery of the support plate. The screw nut mounting recess structure corresponds one-to-one with the screw nut, and the screw nut is mounted on the screw nut recess structure.

5. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The lifting structure includes four lead screws and four lifting motors.

6. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform according to claim 2, characterized in that, The supporting device further includes: A position adjustment component is used to move the drone to the preset position if the drone is not parked at the preset position.

7. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform according to claim 6, characterized in that, The position adjustment component includes: A first moving component is used to move the drone along a first direction; The second moving component is used to move the UAV along a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are opposite to each other; A driving component is used to drive the first moving component and the second moving component.

8. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first moving part includes: A first belt and a second belt are fitted onto the support plate, and the first belt and the second belt are spaced apart by a first preset distance. A first belt motor is used to drive the first belt and the second belt to control the UAV to move along the first direction; and / or The second moving part includes: A third belt and a fourth belt are fitted onto the support plate, and the third belt and the fourth belt are spaced apart by a second preset distance. The second belt motor is used to drive the third belt and the fourth belt to control the UAV to move along the second direction.

9. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, Vehicle-mounted drone platforms also include: A power supply device for supplying power to the drone.

10. The vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle platform according to claim 9, characterized in that, The power supply device includes: A power supply battery is mounted on the mounting base; A wireless charging stand is electrically connected to the power supply battery and is mounted on the mounting base.

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