Unmanned aerial vehicle support device

Abstract

The application discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle supporting device, which comprises a placing box, a placing table for placing an unmanned aerial vehicle is arranged in the placing box, two movable positioning members are arranged on the placing table, and the positioning members are used for clamping the unmanned aerial vehicle; a driving member is arranged in the placing box; two cover bodies are slidably arranged on the top of the placing box; a linkage assembly is connected with the driving member and the cover bodies, the linkage assembly can drive the positioning members to move, the driving member drives the two cover bodies to slide towards each other or away from each other to open or close the placing box through the linkage assembly, and the driving member synchronously drives the two positioning members to move towards each other or away from each other to clamp or release the unmanned aerial vehicle through the linkage assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) support technology, specifically to support devices for UAVs. Background Technology

[0002] Ground support devices for drones are an important component of drone systems. Their core function is to provide stable support when the drone is parked and to ensure the safety of its takeoff and landing processes.

[0003] In related technologies, such as patent document CN222432631U, a ground support device for drones with adjustable height is disclosed. Rotating a knob drives a threaded sleeve to rotate, which in turn moves a threaded rod up and down within the threaded tube to adjust the height of the support feet. Simultaneously, it works with a level on the base to ensure the support device is placed horizontally. Furthermore, inserting pins at the bottom of the support feet enhances the stability of the support device in different ground environments. However, the aforementioned support device suffers from the problem of the drone easily shifting or even falling due to external forces. Additionally, the drone is susceptible to adverse weather conditions such as rain and intense sunlight, reducing the effectiveness of the support device in protecting the drone. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application discloses a drone support device, which includes a placement box for holding the drone and a positioning component for positioning the drone. The linkage component drives the cover on the placement box and the positioning component to move towards or away from each other, solving the problems of drones being easily dropped by external forces and lacking protection when used in the field, and improving the effectiveness of the support device in protecting drones.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application discloses a drone support device, comprising: a placement box, wherein a placement platform for placing a drone is provided inside the placement box, and two movable positioning members are provided on the placement platform for clamping the drone; a driving member, wherein the driving member is disposed inside the placement box; two covers, wherein the two covers are slidably disposed on the top of the placement box; and a linkage component, wherein the linkage component is connected to the driving member and the covers, the linkage component is capable of driving the positioning members to move, the driving member drives the two covers to slide towards or away from each other to open or close the placement box through the linkage component, and synchronously drives the two positioning members to move towards or away from each other to clamp or release the drone through the linkage component.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the linkage component includes: two sliding members, each of which is disposed on one of the covers and is pulsatorically connected to the drive member; and two transmission components, which are respectively located on both sides of the placement platform. Each transmission component includes a connector and a pusher. The connector extends along the height direction of the placement box, and its two ends are respectively connected to the sliding member and the pusher. The pusher is slidably disposed on the side wall of the placement box and can drive the positioning member to clamp the drone under the drive of the connector.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the placement platform has a receiving groove formed on the side facing the bottom wall of the placement box, and the pusher includes a pushing portion for contacting the positioning member, at least a portion of the pushing portion being able to extend into the receiving groove; The placement platform is provided with a limiting groove extending through the height direction, at least a portion of the positioning member can extend out of the limiting groove to contact the drone, and the positioning member can move within the limiting groove; The limiting groove is connected to the receiving groove, and the pushing part can move from the receiving groove into the limiting groove along with the sliding member to drive the positioning member to move in the limiting groove to the clamping position of the drone.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the positioning element is connected to the placement platform via an elastic element that provides a restoring force to the positioning element, causing it to move away from an initial position away from the placement platform, thereby releasing the positioning element from the grip of the drone.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the travel distance of the cover is greater than the travel distance of the positioning member from the initial position to the clamping position.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the side wall of the placement box is provided with a guide groove, and the pusher slides in the guide groove to guide the sliding of the pusher.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the drive unit has two output shafts, and the top of the placement box is provided with two drive rods, each of the output shafts being connected to one of the drive rods; The sliding element is sleeved on the driving rod and can slide along the horizontal direction of the driving rod under the drive of the driving rod.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the top of the placement box is provided with a movable groove, the opening of the movable groove faces the cover, the movable groove extends along the moving direction of the cover, and the sliding member, the driving member and the driving rod are disposed in the movable groove; The connector extends through the movable slot and connects to the pusher.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the pusher extends horizontally and is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the cover, and both ends of the pusher are fixedly connected to the bottom end of one of the connecting members. The side wall of the placement box has a through groove for each of the connectors, the connectors pass through the through grooves and can move within them, and the through grooves are connected to the guide grooves and the moving grooves.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the drone support device further includes: a base; and an electric push rod disposed on the base, the electric push rod being used to drive the placement box to perform lifting and lowering operations.

[0015] The main feature of this application's embodiments is the integrated "positioning-protection" design. By driving the cover on the placement box to close or open and the positioning component to clamp or release it, the problems of drone deviation or fall due to external forces and the lack of drone protection can be solved. In addition, the synchronous control of positioning and protection simplifies the operation of the support device, making it suitable for emergency take-off and landing scenarios for drones in the field.

[0016] In addition, the embodiments of this application also adopt an integrated "linkage-guidance" design. The moving groove provides linkage guidance for the sleeve of the driving component and the sliding component, the through groove provides guidance for the sliding component to drive the connecting component to move, the guide groove provides guidance for the connecting component to drive the pushing component to move, and the receiving groove provides guidance for the pushing component to drive the pushing part to move. In this way, the linkage components are prevented from shifting, ensuring that the cover is tightly closed and the positioning component is accurately clamped, reducing the risk of damage to the drone. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone support device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the linkage component of the UAV support device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the drone support device placement platform provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the linkage component of the unmanned aerial vehicle support device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1-UAV support device; 10-Placement box; 101-Placement platform; 1011-Positioning component; 1012-Limiting groove; 1013-Accommodation groove; 1014-Elastic component; 102-Moving groove; 103-Through groove; 104-Guide groove; 20-Cover; 30-Drive component; 301-Drive rod; 40-Linkage assembly; 401-Sliding component; 402-Transmission assembly; 4021-Connector; 4022-Pushing component; 40221-Pushing part; 50-Base; 60-Electric push rod; A-UAV. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] The terms "setup" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] In related technologies, drone support devices adapt to uneven ground by using adjustable support feet, while employing a level to ensure the support is level, and even adding inserts to improve stability on muddy ground. However, when the drone is subjected to external forces, it is prone to wobbling and tilting on the support plate, or even falling off the support plate, affecting the drone's lifespan.

[0023] Other support devices, while designed with a covered box structure to provide basic storage space for drones, often rely on manual operation for positioning and sealing. Users need to separately control the clamping mechanism for drone positioning and the box cover, a cumbersome and inefficient process that fails to provide rapid response. In complex outdoor environments such as sandstorms, rain, snow, or scorching sun, these devices, due to their insufficient automation, struggle to provide timely and effective protection for drones, impacting ease of use and reliability.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the UAV A support device in this embodiment includes a placement box 10, a drive component 30, two covers 20, and a linkage assembly 40. The placement box 10 is the main body of the support device, and its interior is used to accommodate the placement platform 101, the drive component 30, and the linkage assembly 40.

[0025] The top of the placement box 10 is provided with two sliding covers 20.

[0026] A placement platform 101 is located at the bottom of the placement box 10 and is used to place the drone A. The surface of the placement platform 101 may be provided with anti-slip texture to increase the friction with the bottom of the drone A and prevent it from sliding during landing.

[0027] The placement platform 101 is equipped with two positioning members 1011 that can move relative to the placement platform 101. The positioning members 1011 are used to clamp the drone A. The positioning members 1011 can be constructed as an L-shaped clamping structure. A flexible cushioning pad can be attached to the inner side of the positioning member 1011 to prevent wear on the drone A's feet during clamping. The two positioning members 1011 are symmetrically arranged, and by moving towards or away from each other, the drone A can be clamped and fixed or released from clamping.

[0028] Two covers 20 are slidably mounted on the top of the storage box 10. The covers 20 can be made of waterproof and weather-resistant material. The top of the storage box 10 can be provided with a guide rail, allowing the covers 20 to slide smoothly along the guide rail, thereby opening and closing the top of the storage box 10.

[0029] The drive unit 30 is located inside the placement box 10. The drive unit 30 can be a dual-axis motor, with its two output shafts respectively connected to the two covers 20. The drive unit 30 is started, stopped, and controlled to rotate forward and backward via an external controller or by receiving wireless signals. The linkage component 40 is connected to the drive unit 30 and the covers 20, converting the rotational motion of the drive unit 30 into the linear opening and closing motion of the covers 20, and synchronously transmitting this motion to the positioning component 1011, enabling the positioning component 1011 to clamp or release the UAV A. When the drive unit 30 is working, the opening and closing of the covers 20 and the clamping action of the positioning component 1011 are synchronously realized through the linkage component 40, achieving a one-button operation effect.

[0030] In one implementation, the linkage component 40 can employ a rack and pinion transmission mechanism. The output shaft of the drive component 30 is connected to a drive gear, a first rack is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the cover 20, and a second rack is connected to the bottom of the positioning component 1011. The drive gear meshes with both the first and second racks simultaneously, forming a transmission connection. When the drive component 30 operates, the drive gear rotates, simultaneously driving the first and second racks to move, thereby synchronously driving the cover 20 and the positioning component 1011 to complete their respective actions.

[0031] In another embodiment, the linkage assembly 40 can employ a linkage transmission mechanism. The linkage assembly 40 includes an eccentric wheel connected to the output shaft of the drive member 30, and a linkage mechanism hinged to the eccentric wheel. The linkage mechanism includes a first link and a second link, wherein the first link is hinged to the cover 20, and the second link is hinged to the positioning member 1011. When the drive member 30 drives the eccentric wheel to rotate, the rotational motion is converted into linear motion through the linkage mechanism, synchronously transmitted to the cover 20 and the positioning member 1011, achieving synchronized action between the two.

[0032] The drone A support device operates as follows: after drone A lands on the placement platform 101, the drive unit 30 is activated. The drive unit 30, through the linkage component 40, synchronously drives the two covers 20 to slide towards each other, closing the placement box 10, and simultaneously drives the two positioning components 1011 to move towards each other, clamping drone A. When drone A needs to be removed, the drive unit 30 reverses its operation, synchronously driving the covers 20 to open the placement box 10 through the linkage component 40, and simultaneously driving the positioning components 1011 to release the clamping of drone A.

[0033] Thus, the drone A support device provided in this embodiment synchronously transmits the power of the drive component 30 to the cover 20 and the positioning component 1011 through the linkage component 40, realizing the linkage operation of enclosure closure and drone A positioning. After drone A is parked, the positioning component 1011 moves from both sides of the placement platform 101 towards each other, clamping the landing gear or bottom of the drone A to prevent it from sliding or tipping over on the placement platform 101. Enclosure closure and drone A positioning can be completed simultaneously with a single drive component 30, solving the problem of cumbersome steps caused by the need to operate the positioning mechanism and the cover separately in existing devices, and improving operational efficiency. After the drone A is enclosed, the drone A support device can provide protection for drone A, avoiding the effects of environmental factors such as rain and dust, and helping to extend the service life of drone A. The overall structure is compact and easy to operate, suitable for the use of drone A in the field environment.

[0034] In some implementation cases, such as Figure 2 As shown, the linkage assembly 40 includes two sliding members 401 and two transmission assemblies 402. The two sliding members 401 are respectively disposed on the top sides of the placement box 10. Each sliding member 401 is connected to the cover 20 and the transmission assembly 402, with each sliding member 401 corresponding to one cover 20 and one set of transmission assemblies 402. The sliding member 401 can be a slider, engaging with a guide rail or groove provided on the top of the placement box 10. The sliding member 401 may have a threaded hole inside, forming a threaded engagement with the lead screw of the output shaft of the drive member 30. When the drive member 30 operates, the lead screw rotates, causing the sliding member 401 to move along the groove or guide rail.

[0035] Two transmission components 402 are respectively disposed on both sides of the placement platform 101. Each transmission component 402 includes a connector 4021 and a pusher 4022. The connector 4021 is a vertical connector 4021 that connects the slider 401 and the pusher 4022, extending along the height direction of the placement box 10 and spanning the top of the placement box 10 and the space below the placement platform 101. The connector 4021 is used to transmit the horizontal power of the slider 401 to the pusher 4022, avoiding interruption and deviation of power transmission.

[0036] The pusher 4022 is slidably disposed on the side wall of the placement box 10. The pusher 4022 extends horizontally and its two ends are fixedly connected to the bottom end of a connector 4021. The pusher 4022 is used to receive the single-point power transmitted by the connector 4021, and under the drive of the connector 4021, it drives the positioning member 1011 to clamp the drone A.

[0037] Thus, the driving component 30 drives the sliding component 401 to move, the sliding component 401 drives the pushing component 4022 to move through the connecting component 4021, and the pushing component 4022 then drives the positioning component 1011 to complete the clamping action of the drone A. The entire transmission process realizes the conversion of the rotational motion of the driving component 30 into the horizontal motion of the cover 20 and the clamping motion of the positioning component 1011, achieving synchronous linkage of the three.

[0038] In some implementation cases, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the pusher 4022 includes a pusher 40221, which contacts the positioning member 1011. When the connector 4021 drives the pusher 4022 to move, the pusher 4022 drives the pusher 40221 to push the positioning member 1011 to clamp the drone A.

[0039] To ensure that the pushing part 40221 can contact the positioning member 1011 and to guarantee that the pushing part 40221 can push the positioning member 1011, a receiving groove 1013 is formed on the bottom wall side of the placement platform 101 facing the placement box 10, and at least a portion of the pushing part 40221 can extend into the receiving groove 1013. Simultaneously, the receiving groove 1013 has a certain length in the horizontal direction to accommodate the movement stroke of the pushing part 40221 in pushing and moving away from the positioning member 1011. When the positioning member 1011 is released from clamping, the receiving groove 1013 can accommodate the withdrawal action of the pushing part 40221, and there is no jamming between the pushing part 40221 and the bottom of the placement platform 101. The length of the receiving groove 1013 is adapted to the maximum pushing stroke of the pushing part 40221 when it contacts the positioning member 1011.

[0040] To constrain the movement path of the positioning member 1011 and enable it to clamp and reset the drone A, two limiting grooves 1012 are provided through the height of the placement platform 101. The two limiting grooves 1012 are symmetrical about the center of the placement platform 101, ensuring that the sliding stroke, speed, and clamping force of the two positioning members 1011 are consistent, preventing deformation or loosening of the drone A due to excessive or insufficient clamping force on one side. At least a portion of the positioning member 1011 can extend out of the limiting groove 1012 to abut against the drone A. The length of the limiting groove 1012 is adapted to the maximum stroke of the positioning member 1011 clamping the drone A.

[0041] The receiving groove 1013 and the limiting groove 1012 are interconnected, forming a continuous guide channel. Driven by the connecting member 4021, the pushing unit 40221 moves along the direction of the receiving groove 1013, smoothly entering the area of ​​the limiting groove 1012 through the space where the receiving groove 1013 and the limiting groove 1012 are interconnected, and contacting the positioning member 1011. The interconnected relationship between the receiving groove 1013 and the limiting groove 1012 allows the pushing unit 40221 to contact the positioning member 1011 after movement. The linear motion of the pushing unit 40221 within the receiving groove 1013 can be transferred to the limiting groove 1012 to achieve a pushing force on the positioning member 1011. After the pushing unit 40221 enters the area of ​​the limiting groove 1012, it continues to push the positioning member 1011 to the clamping position along the guide of the limiting groove 1012.

[0042] Thus, through the cooperation of the receiving groove 1013 and the limiting groove 1012, a smooth connection between the movement trajectories of the pushing unit 40221 and the positioning member 1011 is achieved. The receiving groove 1013 provides guidance for the pushing unit 40221, allowing it to accurately enter the working position. The limiting groove 1012 ensures that the positioning member 1011 moves along a predetermined path, maintaining the stability of the clamping movement. At the same time, the dual-guide design ensures that the positioning member 1011 maintains an accurate trajectory during clamping and resetting, improving the operational reliability of the UAV A support device.

[0043] In some embodiments, by setting the total travel L1 of the cover 20 to be greater than the clamping travel L3 of the positioning member 1011, the timing difference control between the closing of the cover 20 and the clamping of the positioning member 1011 is achieved. Specifically, the motion relationship is as follows: the total travel L2 of the pushing part 40221 is equal to the travel L1 of the cover 20, and L2 includes the idle travel (formed by the movement in the receiving groove 1013) and the clamping travel L3 of the pushing part 40221 pushing the positioning member 1011, that is, L2 = L3 + idle travel.

[0044] Thus, when the drive unit 30 is activated, the push unit 40221 first undergoes a no-travel phase, during which the cover 20 performs a closing motion while the positioning member 1011 remains stationary or performs a clamping action later than the cover 20. After the cover 20 completes its closing action or during the process, the push unit 40221 ends its no-travel phase and contacts the positioning member 1011, subsequently entering the effective push phase, driving the positioning member 1011 to complete the clamping action.

[0045] This timing control avoids interference or collision between the moving positioning component 1011 and the still-stationary UAV A during the closing process of the cover 20, and also allows the clamping action to be performed in a relatively enclosed environment, improving the reliability of protection. Through the stroke design of the mechanical structure, the "close the door first, then clamp" automated control is achieved, which not only ensures operational safety but also simplifies the structural design of the UAV A support device.

[0046] The receiving groove 1013 and the limiting groove 1012 work together through structural cooperation to achieve the above-mentioned timing control: the section of the receiving groove 1013 forms an empty travel area, while the limiting groove 1012 constrains the maximum movement distance of the positioning member 1011 through its groove length. By reasonably setting the relative position and groove length of the receiving groove 1013 and the limiting groove 1012, the pushing part 40221 contacts the positioning member 1011 after completing the empty travel, and drives the positioning member 1011 to complete the clamping action within the limited travel, thereby achieving the timing control objective of "closing the door first, then clamping".

[0047] In some implementation cases, such as Figure 3 As shown, the positioning member 1011 is connected to the placement platform 101 through the elastic member 1014. The elastic member 1014 can be a structure such as a helical spring or an elastic sheet, with one end fixed to the inner wall of the placement platform 101 and the other end connected to the positioning member 1011.

[0048] The elastic element 1014 keeps the positioning element 1011 in its initial position away from the center of the placement platform 101 in its natural state. When the pushing unit 40221 pushes the positioning element 1011 towards the center of the placement platform 101, the elastic element 1014 undergoes elastic deformation to store potential energy. After the pushing unit 40221 retracts, the elastic element 1014 releases the stored potential energy, driving the positioning element 1011 to automatically return to its initial position, thereby releasing the clamp on the drone A. The elastic element 1014 keeps the positioning element 1011 in an open state when no external force is applied, facilitating the landing and removal of the drone A. At the same time, the restoring force provided by the elastic element 1014 allows the positioning element 1011 to detach from the drone A base 50 in a timely and reliable manner, avoiding interference with the drone A when releasing the clamp.

[0049] Meanwhile, the elastic element 1014 prevents the positioning element 1011 from excessively compressing the drone A. The elastic element 1014 also acts as a buffer when the positioning element 1011 clamps the drone A. When the positioning element 1011 contacts the drone A and continues to move, the elastic element 1014 undergoes elastic deformation, absorbing part of the force and preventing the positioning element 1011 from excessively compressing the fuselage or landing gear of the drone A.

[0050] The specific working process of the elastic element 1014 providing the reset force for the initial position of the positioning element 1011 is as follows: When the drone A needs to be released from clamping, the driving element 30 drives the sliding element 401 to slide the two covers 20 in opposite directions to open the covers 20. At the same time, the sliding element 401 drives the connecting element 4021, and the connecting element 4021 drives the pushing element 4022 to move in a horizontal direction away from the positioning element 1011. The pushing force of the pushing element 4022 on the pushing part 40221 disappears, and the pushing force of the pushing part 40221 on the positioning element 1011 disappears. At this time, the elastic element 1014 is no longer constrained by external forces, and rebounds to its natural state in the limiting groove 1012, releasing the stored elastic potential energy and generating a pushing force away from the drone A, so that the positioning element 1011 releases the clamping force on the drone A and returns to its initial position.

[0051] In some implementation cases, such as Figure 2 As shown, a guide groove 104 is provided on the side wall of the placement box 10, and the groove extends in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the pusher 4022. The guide groove 104 is used to guide the sliding of the pusher 4022, constrain the movement trajectory of the pusher 4022, and ensure that the pusher 4022 can push the pusher part 40221 to move within the receiving groove 1013. The horizontal length of the guide groove 104 is adapted to the maximum travel of the slider 401.

[0052] In some implementations, the drive element 30 has two output shafts for providing power to move the linkage assembly 40. The drive element 30 may be a dual-axis motor.

[0053] like Figure 2 As shown, the top of the placement box 10 is provided with two drive rods 301, each with an output shaft connected to one drive rod 301. A sliding member 401 is fitted onto the drive rod 301 and can slide horizontally along the drive rod 301 under its drive. When the drive member 30 rotates forward, it drives the drive rod 301 to rotate forward, causing the sliding member 401 to move towards the center of the placement box 10, thereby closing the cover 20 and clamping the positioning member 1011 onto the drone A. When the drive member 30 rotates in the reverse direction, it drives the drive rod 301 to rotate in the reverse direction, causing the sliding member 401 to move towards both sides of the placement box 10, thereby opening the cover 20 and releasing the positioning member 1011 from clamping the drone A.

[0054] Specifically, the drive rod 301 can be a lead screw. Two lead screws can be respectively installed on both sides of the dual-axis motor. The extension direction of the lead screw can be consistent with the movement direction of the cover 20.

[0055] In some implementation cases, such as Figure 2 As shown, a movable groove 102 is provided on the top of the placement box 10. The movable groove 102 is formed on both sides of the top of the placement box 10, with the opening of the groove facing the cover 20 and the groove extending along the moving direction of the cover 20. The sliding member 401, the driving member 30, and the driving rod 301 are disposed in the movable groove 102. The movable groove 102 is used to constrain the movement trajectory of the sliding member 401, ensuring that the sliding member 401 can stably drive the cover 20 and the connecting member 4021 to move, and avoiding the cover 20 from opening and closing stuck and the connecting member 4021 from shifting due to the offset of the sliding member 401.

[0056] In some implementation cases, such as Figure 2 As shown, the pusher 4022 extends horizontally and is perpendicular to the moving direction of the cover 20. Both ends of the pusher 4022 are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connector 4021.

[0057] Since the connector 4021 requires space to move, a through groove 103 is provided on the side wall of the placement box 10, extending along the height direction of the placement box 10. The top end of the connector 4021 protrudes through the moving groove 102, and the bottom end is fixed to the pusher 4022. Therefore, the vertical length of the through groove 103 can accommodate the connector 4021, ensuring that the connector 4021 can move horizontally synchronously with the slider 401, and avoiding interference between the connector 4021 and the side wall of the placement box 10. To facilitate the slider 401 driving the connector 4021 to drive the pusher 4022, the through groove 103 is connected to the guide groove 104 and the moving groove 102.

[0058] In some implementation cases, such as Figure 1 As shown, the drone A support device also includes a base 50 and an electric push rod 60. The electric push rod 60 is connected to the base 50 and the placement box 10, and is mounted on the electric push rod 60. The height of the electric push rod 60 can be adjusted to adapt to uneven terrain in the field or different operating height requirements, eliminating the need for manual adjustment of the support legs and improving the practicality and portability of the device.

[0059] The operation process of the UAV A support device provided in this embodiment is as follows: After drone A lands on the placement platform 101, the drive unit 30 is activated, driving the drive rod 301 to work in the forward direction. The rotational motion of the drive rod 301 is converted into the horizontal linear motion of the slider 401. Within the moving groove 102, the slider 401 moves along the drive rod 301 towards the center of the placement box 10, causing the two covers 20 to slide synchronously towards each other to close the placement box 10, thus providing rain and sun protection for drone A. Simultaneously with the slider 401 driving the covers 20 to move or complete the closing action, the slider 401 drives the connecting member 4021, which in turn drives the pushing member 4022. The pushing member 4022 pushes the pushing part 40221 into the receiving groove 1013. After moving a short distance without contacting the positioning member 1011, the pushing part 40221 moves from its initial position to the clamping position, thus clamping drone A.

[0060] When UAV A is preparing to take off or land, the drive component 30 is activated, causing the drive rod 301 to work in the opposite direction. The rotational motion of the drive rod 301 is converted into the horizontal linear motion of the slider 401. Within the moving groove 102, the slider 401 moves along the drive rod 301 towards both sides of the placement box 10, causing the two covers 20 to slide synchronously in opposite directions to open the placement box 10. While the slider 401 is moving the covers 20, it also drives the connecting component 4021. The connecting component 4021 drives the pushing component 4022 to move horizontally away from the positioning component 1011. The pushing force of the pushing component 4022 on the pushing part 40221 disappears, and the pushing force of the pushing part 40221 on the positioning component 1011 disappears. The elastic component 1014 releases its elastic potential energy, driving the positioning component 1011 back to its initial position under the guidance of the limiting groove 1012, thereby releasing the clamping of UAV A.

[0061] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A support device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that, include: A placement box, wherein the placement box is provided with a placement platform for placing a drone, and the placement platform is provided with two movable positioning members for clamping the drone; A driving component, wherein the driving component is disposed within the placement box; Two covers are slidably disposed on the top of the placement box; A linkage component is connected to the drive component and the cover. The linkage component can drive the positioning component to move. The drive component drives the two covers to slide towards or away from each other through the linkage component to open or close the placement box. The linkage component also drives the two positioning components to move towards or away from each other to clamp or release the drone.

2. The UAV support device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage component includes: Two sliding members, each of which is disposed on one of the covers, and the sliding members are connected to the driving member in a transmission manner; Two transmission components are located on opposite sides of the placement platform. Each transmission component includes a connector and a pusher. The connector extends along the height of the placement box, and its two ends are connected to the slider and the pusher, respectively. The pusher is slidably disposed on the side wall of the placement box and can drive the positioning component to clamp the drone under the drive of the connector.

3. The UAV support device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The placement platform has a receiving groove formed on the side facing the bottom wall of the placement box, and the pushing member includes a pushing part for contacting the positioning member, at least a portion of the pushing part being able to extend into the receiving groove; The placement platform is provided with a limiting groove extending through the height direction, at least a portion of the positioning member can extend out of the limiting groove to contact the drone, and the positioning member can move within the limiting groove; The limiting groove is connected to the receiving groove, and the pushing part can move from the receiving groove into the limiting groove along with the sliding member to drive the positioning member to move in the limiting groove to the clamping position of the drone.

4. The UAV support device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The positioning element is connected to the placement platform via an elastic element. The elastic element provides a restoring force to the positioning element, causing it to move away from its initial position away from the placement platform, thereby releasing the positioning element from the grip of the drone.

5. The UAV support device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The travel distance of the cover is greater than the travel distance of the positioning member from the initial position to the clamping position.

6. The UAV support device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side wall of the placement box is provided with a guide groove, and the pusher slides in the guide groove to guide the sliding of the pusher.

7. The UAV support device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive unit has two output shafts, and the top of the placement box is provided with two drive rods, each of the output shafts being connected to one of the drive rods; The sliding element is sleeved on the driving rod and can slide along the horizontal direction of the driving rod under the drive of the driving rod.

8. The UAV support device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top of the placement box is provided with a movable groove, the opening of the movable groove faces the cover, the movable groove extends along the moving direction of the cover, and the sliding member, the driving member and the driving rod are disposed in the movable groove; The connector extends through the movable slot and connects to the pusher.

9. The UAV support device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The pushing member extends horizontally and is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the cover. Both ends of the pushing member are fixedly connected to the bottom end of one of the connecting members. The side wall of the placement box has a through groove for each of the connectors, the connectors pass through the through grooves and can move within them, and the through grooves are connected to the guide grooves and the moving grooves.

10. The UAV support device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The drone support system also includes: Base; An electric push rod is mounted on the base and is used to drive the placement box to perform lifting and lowering operations.

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