An unmanned aerial vehicle hangar

Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned plane hangar, including hangar body, nest and hatch, hatch's bottom and hangar body bottom articulate, be provided with power mechanism between hangar body and hatch, still be provided with magnetic attraction subassembly, locking assembly and charging assembly in the nest, charging assembly position center position in the bottom of nest is arranged, magnetic attraction subassembly is arranged around charging assembly, locking assembly one end is connected with nest bottom board, and the other end can be driven and will be fixed unmanned plane bottom board and nest bottom board fixed, when unmanned plane returns to the nest, its unmanned plane bottom board slides into the bottom position of nest, when through magnetic attraction subassembly can with the nest bottom board of unmanned plane baseplate close contact, then through locking assembly action, make unmanned plane baseplate be fixed on the nest bottom board, so can keep charging assembly can always be stably contacted with unmanned plane bottom board in the process of vehicle travel, complete charging operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone start-stop technology, and in particular to a drone hangar. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the times, the use of drones is becoming increasingly popular and its application is becoming more and more widespread, including military, industrial, and agricultural fields. In the current era of unprecedented social change and ever-changing international situation, and with national development strategies in line with the trend of the times, the development of low-altitude economy has become the mainstream of the industry. As a new trendsetter, drones have an unstoppable momentum of rapid growth. However, with the popularity of drones, their disadvantages are becoming increasingly prominent. The short standby time of drones is becoming an obstacle to the industry's progress and hindering the possibility of in-depth and multi-faceted development.

[0003] To address this issue, engineers designed hangars that allow drones to charge and rest, essentially providing them with a small shelter for resupply and rest. Due to limitations in current technology, most hangars are currently static. Static hangars have limited coverage radii, often restricting the maximum development of drones. After overcoming a series of technical bottlenecks, including dynamic landing, gravity centering, impact and shock absorption, waterproofing and sandproofing, and HVAC, our company has developed a drone hangar. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a drone hangar that addresses the above-mentioned shortcomings, and solves the problems of poor centering effect, inaccurate positioning, and easy shaking of drones when mounted on vehicles in the prior art.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following solution:

[0006] A drone hangar includes a hangar body, a nest, and a hatch. The nest is fixedly located at the center of the hangar body, and the hatches are symmetrically located on both sides of the hangar body. The bottom of the hatches is hinged to the bottom of the hangar body. A power mechanism is provided between the hangar body and the hatches. The nest also includes a magnetic suction component, a locking component, and a charging component. The charging component is located at the center of the bottom of the nest. The magnetic suction component surrounds the charging component. One end of the locking component is connected to the bottom plate of the nest, and the other end can be driven to fix the bottom plate of the drone to be fixed to the bottom plate of the nest.

[0007] Based on the structure of the above-mentioned UAV hangar, a shock absorber is provided at the bottom of the hangar body, the shock absorber is provided around the perimeter of the hangar body, the hatch includes a left hatch and a right hatch, and a sealing strip is provided on the contact part of the left hatch and the right hatch.

[0008] Based on the above-mentioned structure of a UAV hangar, the power mechanism includes a linkage assembly and an electric push rod; the two ends of the linkage assembly are respectively hinged to the bottom of the hangar body and the hatch, the electric push rod is hinged to the hangar body, a mating rod is hinged to the center of the linkage assembly, and the output part of the electric push rod is hinged to the mating rod.

[0009] Based on the above-mentioned structure of a drone hangar, the hangar is generally funnel-shaped, and the hangar includes guide side plates and limiting cavities; the guide side plates are interlocked to form a conical cavity structure, and the limiting cavity is located at the center of the conical cavity structure; the size of the limiting cavity is adapted to the base plate of the drone to be fixed.

[0010] Based on the above-mentioned structure of a drone hangar, the limiting cavity includes a nest vertical plate and a nest bottom plate; the nest vertical plate is arranged around the circumferential position of the nest bottom plate, so that the limiting cavity extends downward by a predetermined distance; the nest base is provided with a first magnetic suction cavity and a second magnetic suction cavity in a first direction to cooperate with the magnetic suction assembly.

[0011] Based on the structure of the above-mentioned drone hangar, the magnetic attraction component includes a first electromagnet and a second electromagnet; the first electromagnet and the second electromagnet are symmetrically arranged along the center position of the hangar bottom plate; at the same time, at least part of the first electromagnet is embedded in the first magnetic attraction cavity, and at least part of the second electromagnet is embedded in the second magnetic attraction cavity.

[0012] Based on the above-mentioned structure of a drone hangar, the charging component is located at the center of the hangar base plate, and the charging component includes a through-hole pin and a drone electrode mounting base; multiple drone electrode mounting bases are arranged along the center of the hangar, and the through-hole pin is located at the bottom of the drone electrode mounting base; the hangar base is provided with a first locking cavity and a second locking cavity in a second direction for locking; the first direction and the second direction are not collinear.

[0013] Based on the structure of the aforementioned UAV hangar, the locking component includes a servo motor and a rotating arm; the output end of the servo motor is connected to the rotating arm, and the servo motor can drive the rotating arm to rotate through its movement.

[0014] Based on the structure of the above-mentioned UAV hangar, an opening slot is also provided on the base plate of the hangar; the rotating arm can rotate or screw into the opening slot under the action of the servo motor; the rotating arm is provided with a limiting slot and a limiting protrusion, the limiting protrusion protruding from the rotating arm, and the limiting slot is located at the bottom of the limiting protrusion; the thickness of the limiting slot is adapted to the sum of the thickness of the hangar base plate and the thickness of the UAV base plate.

[0015] Based on the structure of the above-mentioned drone hangar, the bottom of the hangar is also provided with a support plate and a drainage component; the support plate is arranged around the outer surface of the hangar slot; the drainage component is directly connected to the bottom of the hangar.

[0016] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. This device uses a power mechanism to close the hatch, sealing the entire drone housing within the hangar body and ensuring the safety of the drones inside. When the drone returns to the housing, its base slides into the bottom of the housing. At this point, a magnetic attachment component secures the drone base to the housing base, and then a locking component fixes the drone base to the housing base. This ensures that the charging component remains in stable contact with the drone base throughout the vehicle's movement, completing the charging operation.

[0018] 2. This solution utilizes the conical funnel slope of the drone nest, and through the four-sided limiting of the funnel, allows the drone to slide down the slope and successfully achieve the centering function;

[0019] 3. By using the pulling force of an electromagnet, the drone's base plate is brought into contact with the base plate of the drone's nest, achieving precise positioning;

[0020] 4. By rotating the arm to fix the drone base plate, the drone base plate is made to fit tightly with the base plate of the hangar, so as to firmly lock the drone in the center of the hangar and ensure that the drone can be stably positioned in the hangar in dynamic environments.

[0021] 5. This solution ensures the stability and safety of the hangar under various road conditions by installing shock absorbers at the bottom of the hangar body; sealing strips are installed on the left and right hatches to seal the hangar body under the action of the power mechanism, preventing external water or sand from entering the hangar and ensuring the safety of the hangar interior. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the entire utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the entire utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the machine nest in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of AA;

[0027] Figure Descriptions: 001. Hangar Body; 002. Shock Absorber; 003. Left Hatch; 004. Right Hatch; 005. Linkage Assembly; 006. Electric Push Rod; 007. Matching Rod; 1. Hatch; 2. Magnetic Attachment Assembly; 3. Locking Assembly; 4. Charging Assembly; 5. Support Plate; 6. Drainage Component; 7. UAV Base Plate; 11. Guide Side Plate; 12. Limiting Cavity; 121. Hatch Vertical Plate; 122. Hatch Base Plate; 123. First Magnetic Attachment Cavity; 124. Second Magnetic Attachment Cavity; 125. First Locking Cavity; 126. Second Locking Cavity; 127. Opening Slot; 21. First Electromagnet; 22. Second Electromagnet; 31. Servo Motor; 32. Rotating Arm; 321. Limiting Slot; 322. Limiting Protrusion; 41. Straight-through Pin; 42. UAV Electrode Mounting Base. Detailed Implementation

[0028] All features disclosed in this specification, or all steps in all disclosed methods or processes, may be combined in any way, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps.

[0029] Any feature disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims and abstract) may be replaced by other equivalent or similar features, unless specifically stated otherwise. That is, unless specifically stated otherwise, each feature is merely one example of a series of equivalent or similar features.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component 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.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution:

[0034] A drone hangar includes a hangar body 001, a nest 1, and a hatch. The nest 1 is fixedly located at the center of the hangar body 001, and the hatches are symmetrically located on both sides of the hangar body 001. The bottom of the hatches is hinged to the bottom of the hangar body 001. A power mechanism is provided between the hangar body 001 and the hatches. The nest 1 also includes a magnetic suction component 2, a locking component 3, and a charging component 4. The charging component 4 is located at the center of the bottom of the nest 1. The magnetic suction component 2 is arranged around the charging component 4. One end of the locking component 3 is connected to the bottom plate 122 of the nest, and the other end can be driven to fix the drone bottom plate 7 to the bottom plate 122 of the nest.

[0035] Based on the above structure, the power mechanism can drive the hatch to close, sealing the entire drone nest 1 onto the hangar body 001, ensuring the safety of the drones inside the entire drone nest 1. When the drone returns to the drone nest 1, its drone base plate 7 slides into the bottom position of the drone nest 1. At this time, the magnetic suction component 2 can make the drone base tightly contact the base plate of the drone nest 1, and then the locking component 3 is activated to fix the drone base onto the base plate 122 of the drone nest. In this way, the charging component 4 can always maintain stable contact with the drone base plate 7 during the vehicle's movement, completing the charging operation.

[0036] As an example, a shock absorber 002 is provided at the bottom of the hangar body 001. The shock absorber 002 can be provided around the hangar body 001. The hatch can include a left hatch 003 and a right hatch 004. A sealing strip can be provided on the contact part of the left hatch 003 and the right hatch 004.

[0037] Based on the above structure, by installing shock absorbers 002 at the bottom of the hangar body 001, the hangar's stability and safety under various road conditions can be ensured; by installing sealing strips on the left hatch 003 and the right hatch 004, the hangar body 001 can be sealed under the action of the power mechanism to prevent external water or sand from entering the hangar and ensure the safety of the hangar interior.

[0038] As an example, the power mechanism may include a linkage assembly 005 and an electric push rod 006; the two ends of the linkage assembly 005 are respectively hinged to the bottom of the hangar body 001 and the hatch cover, the electric push rod 006 is hinged to the hangar body 001, and a mating rod 007 is hinged at the center of the linkage assembly 005, the output part of the electric push rod 006 is hinged to the mating rod 007.

[0039] Based on the above structure, the electric push rod 006 drives the linkage assembly 005 to move, ultimately causing the left hatch 003 and the right hatch 004 to close and open.

[0040] As an example, the nest 1 has an overall funnel-shaped structure. The nest 1 may include guide side plates 11 and limiting cavities 12. The guide side plates 11 are interlocked to form a conical cavity structure, and the limiting cavity 12 is located at the center of the conical cavity structure.

[0041] The size of the limiting cavity 12 is adapted to the base plate 7 of the drone to be fixed.

[0042] Based on the above structure, when the drone returns to the nest 1, its base plate 7 for charging will slide with the guide side plate 11 and the limiting cavity 12, so that the drone base plate 7 can quickly enter the predetermined charging area for charging.

[0043] As an example, the limiting cavity 12 may include a nest vertical plate 121 and a nest bottom plate 122; the nest vertical plate 121 is arranged around the nest bottom plate 122 in a circumferential position, so that the limiting cavity 12 extends downward by a predetermined distance; a first magnetic suction cavity 123 and a second magnetic suction cavity 124 that cooperate with the magnetic suction assembly 2 are provided in a first direction of the base of the nest 1.

[0044] The magnetic attraction component 2 may include a first electromagnet 21 and a second electromagnet 22; the first electromagnet 21 and the second electromagnet 22 are symmetrically arranged along the center position of the bottom plate 122 of the machine nest; at the same time, the first electromagnet 21 is at least partially embedded in the first magnetic attraction cavity 123, and the second electromagnet 22 is at least partially embedded in the second magnetic attraction cavity 124.

[0045] Based on the above structure, the electromagnet is embedded in the magnetic suction cavity. When the drone base plate 7 is guided into the limiting cavity 12, it can directly make initial contact with the electromagnet. After the electromagnet is energized, the first electromagnet 21 and the second electromagnet 22 can make close contact with the drone base plate 7. The first electromagnet 21 and the second electromagnet 22 arranged on opposite sides can make the drone base plate 7 more evenly stressed during magnetic attraction.

[0046] As an example, the charging assembly 4 is located at the center of the nest base plate 122. The charging assembly 4 may include a through-hole pin 41 and a drone electrode mounting base 42. Multiple drone electrode mounting bases 42 are arranged along the center of the nest 1, and the through-hole pin 41 is located at the bottom of the drone electrode mounting base 42. There are one through-hole pin 41.

[0047] Based on the above structure, the charging operation can be performed by contacting the drone base plate 7 through the through-type pin 41 and the drone electrode mounting base 42.

[0048] As an example, a first locking cavity 125 and a second locking cavity 126 that engage with locking are provided in the second direction of the base of the machine nest 1; the first direction and the second direction are not collinear;

[0049] The locking assembly 3 may include a servo motor 31 and a rotating arm 32; the output end of the servo motor 31 is connected to the rotating arm 32, and the rotating arm 32 can be rotated by the action of the servo motor 31.

[0050] An opening slot 127 is also provided on the base plate 122 of the engine compartment; the rotating arm 32 can rotate or screw into the opening slot 127 under the action of the servo motor 31.

[0051] Based on the above structure, by setting the locking cavity and the magnetic suction cavity to be non-collinear, interference between components can be avoided. By setting the opening slot 127 on the nest base plate 122, the rotating arm 32 can be rotated out of the opening slot 127 during use to lock the drone base plate 7 and the nest base plate 122. When not in use, the rotating arm 32 can be screwed into it for placement to avoid damage to the rotating arm 32.

[0052] As an example, a limiting slot 321 and a limiting protrusion 322 can be provided on the rotating arm 32. The limiting protrusion 322 protrudes from the rotating arm 32, and the limiting slot 321 is located at the bottom of the limiting protrusion 322. The thickness of the limiting slot 321 is adapted to the sum of the thickness of the nest base plate 122 and the thickness of the UAV base plate 7.

[0053] Based on the above structure, when the rotating arm 32 is driven to rotate, it can precisely engage the base plate 122 and the drone base plate 7 into the limiting slot 321, thereby restricting the drone base plate 7 in the left and right directions. At the same time, the limiting protrusion 322 contacts the drone base plate 7, thereby restricting the drone base plate 7 in the up and down directions. Furthermore, the locking component 3 on the opposite side locks both sides of the drone base, further preventing the drone base plate 7 from moving between the drone base plate 7 and the charging component 4 during vehicle operation.

[0054] As an example, the bottom of the machine nest 1 may also be provided with a support plate 5 and a drainage component 6; the support plate 5 is arranged around the outer surface of the machine slot; the drainage component 6 is directly connected to the bottom of the machine nest 1.

[0055] Based on the above structure, the entire charging assembly 4 and the charging chamber 1 are lifted by the support plate 5, and the water that may be generated is drained away by the drainage component 6 to ensure safety during charging.

[0056] In this solution, the straight-through pin 41 is installed on the UAV electrode mounting base 42, the electromagnet 31 is installed on the servo motor 31, and the rotating arm 32 is installed on the nest base plate 122. The assembled nest base plate 122 is installed together with the nest 1 drainage accessories and support plate 5.

[0057] As an example, an air conditioning system can also be installed inside the hangar body 001 to ensure a stable ambient temperature inside the hangar.

[0058] Working principle of the invention:

[0059] 1. Static Placement - Takeoff: Initially, the hatch is closed, and the UAV is statically charged inside the nest 1. Upon receiving the takeoff preparation command, the electric push rod 006 pushes the linkage assembly 005 to extend, opening the left hatch 003 and the right hatch 004. After opening, feedback information is sent to the flight control system, which instructs the electromagnet at the bottom of the UAV to operate, releasing the locking assembly 3. After the locking assembly 3 is released, feedback information is sent to the flight control system, which instructs the electromagnet to stop operating, and the UAV takes off. The electric push rod 006 pushes the linkage assembly 005 to retract, closing the left hatch 003 and the right hatch 004.

[0060] II. Takeoff-Station: Upon receiving the command to return to Nest 1, the UAV pushes the connecting rod assembly 005 to extend, opening the left hatch 003 and the right hatch 004. After opening, the UAV lands according to the airport signal. When landing in Nest 1, the electromagnet activates, firmly attaching the bottom of the UAV to the bottom of Nest 1. The rotating arm 32 rotates out, locking the UAV, and the electromagnet stops working. The electric pusher 006 pushes the connecting rod assembly 005 to retract, closing the left hatch 003 and the right hatch 004.

[0061] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A hangar for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that: The device includes a hangar body (001), a nest (1), and a hatch. The nest is fixedly located at the center of the hangar body (001). The hatches are symmetrically located on both sides of the hangar body (001). The bottom of the hatches is hinged to the bottom of the hangar body (001). A power mechanism is provided between the hangar body (001) and the hatches. The nest (1) is also equipped with a magnetic suction component (2), a locking component (3), and a charging component (4). The charging component (4) is located at the center of the bottom of the nest (1). The magnetic suction component (2) surrounds the charging component (4). One end of the locking component (3) is connected to the bottom plate (122) of the nest, and the other end can be driven to fix the bottom plate (7) of the UAV to be fixed to the bottom plate (122) of the nest.

2. The unmanned aerial vehicle hangar as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A shock absorber (002) is provided at the bottom of the hangar body (001). The shock absorber (002) is provided around the hangar body (001). The hatch includes a left hatch (003) and a right hatch (004). A sealing strip is provided on the contact part of the left hatch (003) and the right hatch (004).

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle hangar as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The power mechanism includes a linkage assembly (005) and an electric push rod (006); the two ends of the linkage assembly (005) are respectively hinged to the bottom of the hangar body (001) and the hatch cover, the electric push rod (006) is hinged to the hangar body (001), a mating rod (007) is hinged to the center of the linkage assembly (005), and the output part of the electric push rod (006) is hinged to the mating rod (007).

4. The unmanned aerial vehicle hangar as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The nest (1) has a funnel-shaped structure. The nest (1) includes a guide side plate (11) and a limiting cavity (12). The guide side plates (11) are interlocked to form a conical cavity structure. The limiting cavity (12) is located at the center of the conical cavity structure. The size of the limiting cavity (12) is adapted to the base plate (7) of the UAV to be fixed.

5. A drone hangar as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting cavity (12) includes a nest vertical plate (121) and a nest bottom plate (122); the nest vertical plate (121) is arranged around the nest bottom plate (122) in a circumferential position, so that the limiting cavity (12) extends downward by a predetermined distance; the base of the nest (1) is provided with a first magnetic suction cavity (123) and a second magnetic suction cavity (124) that cooperate with the magnetic suction assembly (2) in a first direction.

6. The unmanned aerial vehicle hangar as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The magnetic attraction component (2) includes a first electromagnet (21) and a second electromagnet (22); the first electromagnet (21) and the second electromagnet (22) are symmetrically arranged along the center position of the bottom plate (122) of the machine nest; at the same time, the first electromagnet (21) is at least partially embedded in the first magnetic attraction cavity (123), and the second electromagnet (22) is at least partially embedded in the second magnetic attraction cavity (124).

7. A drone hangar as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The charging component (4) is located at the center of the nest base plate (122). The charging component (4) includes a through-hole pin (41) and a drone electrode mounting base (42). Multiple drone electrode mounting bases (42) are arranged along the center of the nest (1). The through-hole pin (41) is located at the bottom of the drone electrode mounting base (42). The nest (1) base is provided with a first locking cavity (125) and a second locking cavity (126) in a second direction for locking. The first direction and the second direction are not collinear.

8. The unmanned aerial vehicle hangar as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The locking assembly (3) includes a servo motor (31) and a rotating arm (32); the output end of the servo motor (31) is connected to the rotating arm (32), and the rotating arm (32) can be rotated by the action of the servo motor (31).

9. A drone hangar as described in claim 8, characterized in that: An opening slot (127) is also provided on the base plate (122) of the nest; the rotating arm (32) can rotate or screw into the opening slot (127) under the action of the servo motor (31); the rotating arm (32) is provided with a limiting slot (321) and a limiting protrusion (322), the limiting protrusion (322) protrudes from the rotating arm (32), and the limiting slot (321) is located at the bottom of the limiting protrusion (322); the thickness of the limiting slot (321) is adapted to the sum of the thickness of the base plate (122) of the nest and the thickness of the UAV base plate (7).

10. A drone hangar as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The bottom of the machine nest (1) is also provided with a support plate (5) and a drainage component (6); the support plate (5) is arranged around the outer surface of the machine slot; the drainage component (6) is directly connected to the bottom of the machine nest (1).

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