An unmanned aerial vehicle automatic loading device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned plane automatic loading device, include: multi -bin module is used for storing and flowing out material, weighing conveying module is used for weighing and flowing with the material of multi -bin module and is transferred, medicine bin module is connected with weighing conveying module, is used for storing and flowing out medicament, and is mixed with real -time in the material circulation process, unmanned plane module is used for receiving the material of the circulation of weighing conveying module, and carries out automatic loading, unmanned plane lifting platform module is used for receiving unmanned plane module landing, loading, taking off, cloud information module is used for information interaction, control module is connected with multi -bin module, weighing conveying module, medicine bin module, unmanned plane module, unmanned plane lifting platform module, cloud information module, handles automatic loading information. This unmanned plane automatic loading device has solved the problem of unmanned plane bin automatic loading, can be used in agriculture, fishery, and greatly reduces the artificial cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated loading, and in particular to an automated loading device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Background Technology

[0002] With breakthroughs in drone flight technology, its application in agriculture and fisheries is undergoing a profound automation revolution. In agricultural planting (sowing and fertilizing) and aquaculture (feeding), drones are gradually achieving fully automated operations, providing new solutions for food security and aquaculture through "precision, efficiency, and sustainability." In the future, as the technology matures further, drones will become a core infrastructure for smart agriculture and fisheries, driving the industry towards higher levels of automation and intelligence. However, drone feed bins have limited volume, and currently, frequent loading is required during drone feeding operations. Currently, loading is mainly done manually, with some automated robotic arms available, but these are costly. Therefore, it is necessary to invent an automated drone loading device. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is: in order to solve the problem of high labor costs and low efficiency caused by frequent manual loading during the drone material delivery operation, this utility model provides an automatic drone loading device to solve the above problems.

[0004] This utility model provides an automatic loading device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising:

[0005] A multi-silo module for storing and discharging granular materials, wherein the granular materials are seeds or feed;

[0006] A weighing and conveying module is used to weigh and convey materials flowing out of the multi-silo module.

[0007] The medicine storage module is connected to the weighing and conveying module. The medicine storage module is used to store and discharge medicines, which are either liquid or powdered medicines. The medicines are mixed with the materials in real time during the material flow process.

[0008] The drone module is used to receive the mixed material flowing out of the weighing and conveying module and complete the feeding operation.

[0009] A drone lifting platform module, which is used for drone module landing, loading, and takeoff;

[0010] A cloud-based information module, used to enable information interaction across the entire machine;

[0011] The control module is electrically connected to the multi-bin module, the weighing and conveying module, the medicine bin module, the drone module, the drone lifting platform module, and the cloud information module. The control module is used to process control information related to automatic loading.

[0012] Furthermore, the multi-bin module, weighing and conveying module, medicine bin module, and control module are located indoors, while the drone module and drone lifting platform module are located outdoors, with the drone lifting platform module arranged in an underground outdoor location.

[0013] The multi-bin module is numbered and divided into large particle bins, medium particle bins, and small particle bins according to the discharge pipe diameter; the multi-bin module is equipped with an ultrasonic level sensor, and the inner wall of the discharge pipe is equipped with a vibration device.

[0014] The weighing and conveying module includes a weighing device, a conveyor belt device, a transfer bin, a conveying pipeline, and a Roots blower; a pressure sensor is installed inside the conveying pipeline to monitor the pressure inside the pipeline in real time and to issue a real-time warning when pipeline blockage occurs.

[0015] The medicine storage module includes a medicine storage bin and a nozzle device; the medicine storage bin has a built-in stirring device and an ultrasonic level sensor, and is connected to the weighing and conveying module through a connecting pipe, with a nozzle device at the end of the connecting pipe;

[0016] The drone module includes a flight control module, a rotor module, an infrared positioning module, a battery compartment, a drone hopper, and a drone support device. A spraying module is installed at the bottom of the drone hopper. The drone hopper has a design that is narrow at the top and bottom and wide in the middle, with an open design on one side at the top. When the drone lands, the open side is aligned with the end of the conveying pipe of the weighing and conveying module. The drone support device consists of four sets of symmetrically distributed support rods. Four infrared positioning frames are set on the drone take-off and landing platforms of the drone lifting platform. When the drone lands, if the distance between the center of the support rod and the center of the infrared positioning frame is no more than 5cm, it is determined that the drone has landed accurately.

[0017] The drone lifting platform module includes a base, a lifting device, and a drone take-off and landing platform; the lifting device base has a built-in motor, which is connected to a multi-layer folding metal frame through a metal tube, and the platform is lifted by the forward and reverse rotation of the motor; the lifting device is equipped with a highest point limit structure and a lowest point limit structure.

[0018] Furthermore, the control module is electrically connected to the Roots blower, and the control module precisely controls the ejection speed of the material in the conveying pipeline by adjusting the operating frequency of the Roots blower.

[0019] Furthermore, the control module is electrically connected to each module, and when an abnormal situation occurs, it provides real-time feedback to the management personnel through the cloud information module to handle the problem promptly.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that this drone automatic loading system realizes automatic loading operations through material storage, weighing, circulation, and drone landing and take-off platforms, solving the problem of long-term manual operation in actual production processes. In addition, the method is designed with multiple redundancies and problem feedback mechanisms, which can provide real-time feedback to management personnel when abnormal situations occur, thus better adapting to the complex situations in actual production operations. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of an automatic loading device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the infrared positioning frame of the drone take-off and landing platform for an automatic loading device for drones according to this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram, the multi-bin module 1 includes a large particle bin 101, a medium particle bin 102, a small particle bin 103, and a vibration device 104; the weighing and conveying module 2 includes a conveyor belt device 201, a weighing device 202, a transfer bin 203, a Roots blower 204, and a conveying pipeline 205; the medicine bin module 3 includes a stirring device 301, a medicine storage bin 302, a connecting pipe 303, and a nozzle device 304; the drone module 4 includes a flight control module 401, a rotor module 402, an infrared positioning module 403, a battery bin 404, a spraying module 405, a drone bin 406, a drone support device 407, and a drone bin opening 408; the drone lifting platform module 5 includes a drone takeoff and landing platform 501, a lifting device 502, a metal pipe 503, a motor 504, a base 505, and an infrared positioning frame 5001; and the control module 6. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0028] Any process or method described in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing a particular logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present invention includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order according to the functions involved, as should be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of the present invention pertain.

[0029] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this utility model provides an automatic loading device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising:

[0030] Multi-hopper module 1 is used to store and discharge granular materials, such as seeds or feed.

[0031] In this embodiment, three hoppers are configured: a large particle hopper 101, a medium particle hopper 102, and a small particle hopper 103, corresponding to the storage of materials of different particle sizes. Each hopper is equipped with an ultrasonic level sensor, which sends an alert to the control module 6 when the material level falls below a preset design threshold. The upper part of the hopper is cylindrical, and the lower part is funnel-shaped. A vibration device 104 is installed on the inner wall of the hopper's discharge pipe. The weighing and conveying module 2 is located directly below the end of the discharge pipe. The multi-hopper module 1 sequentially discharges materials from the corresponding hoppers to the weighing and conveying module 2 according to the instructions of the control module 6.

[0032] The weighing and conveying module 2 weighs and conveys materials, including a weighing device 202, a conveyor belt device 201, a transfer bin 203, a conveying pipeline 205, and a Roots blower 204. In this embodiment, the weighing device 202 in the weighing and conveying module 2 weighs the materials flowing out of the multi-bin module 1 in real time. When the material weight reaches a preset weight value, a feedback signal is sent to the control module 6, which then sends a command to the multi-bin module 1 to stop discharging. Subsequently, driven by the conveyor belt device 201, the material enters the transfer bin 203. Under the action of the wind force of the Roots blower 204, the material flows stably in the conveying pipeline 205. The conveying pipeline 205 extends diagonally downward from indoors through the wall to an underground location outdoors. The end 206 of the conveying pipeline is connected to the drone hopper opening 408 of the drone module 4 via an air gap. A pressure sensor is installed inside the conveying pipeline 205 to monitor the internal pressure of the pipeline in real time and realize real-time early warning of pipeline blockage faults.

[0033] The medicine storage module 3 includes a medicine storage bin 302 and a spray nozzle device 304, which are connected to the weighing and conveying module 2. It is used to store liquid or powdered medicines, and the medicines can be mixed evenly with the materials in real time during the material flow process. In this embodiment, the medicine storage bin 302 has a built-in stirring device 301 and an ultrasonic level sensor. The medicine storage bin 302 is connected to the weighing and conveying module 2 through a connecting pipe 303. The spray nozzle device 304 is installed at the end of the connecting pipe 303, which can evenly spray the medicines into the materials inside the conveying pipe 205.

[0034] The UAV module 4 includes a flight control module 401, a rotor module 402, an infrared positioning module 403, a battery compartment 404, a UAV hopper 406, and a UAV support device 407. A spraying module 405 is installed at the bottom of the hopper. The hopper 406 has a narrow top and bottom and a wider middle design, with an opening 408 on one side at the top. During UAV landing, the opening 408 precisely aligns with the end 206 of the conveying pipe of the weighing and conveying module 2. The UAV support device 407 consists of four symmetrically distributed support rods, which, in conjunction with the four infrared positioning frames of the UAV takeoff and landing platform 501, achieve precise alignment and landing.

[0035] The UAV lifting platform module 5 includes a base 505, a lifting device 502, and a UAV takeoff and landing platform 501. The lifting device base has a built-in motor 504, connected to a multi-layered folding metal frame via a metal tube 503. The motor 504 rotates forward and backward to adjust the lifting of the UAV takeoff and landing platform 501. The lifting device 502 is equipped with a highest point limit structure and a lowest point limit structure to limit the platform's lifting stroke and ensure operational safety. In this embodiment, four infrared positioning frames 5001 are configured on the surface of the UAV takeoff and landing platform 501 to cooperate with the UAV infrared positioning module 403 for precise positioning. When the distance between the center of the UAV support rod and the center of the infrared positioning frame is no greater than 5cm, the UAV is considered to have landed precisely.

[0036] The overall equipment of this utility model is divided into indoor and outdoor areas. The multi-material silo module 1, weighing and conveying module 2, medicine silo module 3, and control module 6 are arranged indoors, which can effectively protect the equipment and reduce environmental interference. The drone module 4 and drone lifting platform module 5 are arranged outdoors, and the drone lifting platform module 5 is embedded in the outdoor underground position, saving space and adapting to outdoor operation scenarios.

[0037] Control module 6 is the core control unit of this device, electrically connected to each functional module. It can receive interactive data from the cloud information module and simultaneously collect monitoring signals from various sensors to achieve fully automated control of the entire process, including material discharge control, weighing control, reagent mixing, fan speed regulation, platform lifting, and fault early warning. The ultrasonic level sensors in multi-silo module 1 and reagent silo module 3 can monitor the remaining material and reagent levels in real time. When the remaining level falls below a preset threshold, an early warning message is sent to management personnel via control module 6 and the cloud information module.

[0038] The operating frequency of the Roots blower 204 can be manually pre-calibrated to determine the optimal operating frequency, so that after the material is sprayed out from the end of the conveying pipe 206, it falls stably into the open 408 of the drone hopper with a standard parabolic trajectory, ensuring that there is no spillage or deviation during the loading process.

[0039] The cloud-based information module can collect external meteorological data in real time and issue loading operation instructions to the control module 6 only when there is no rain or snow and the ambient wind force is below the safe flight threshold of the drone. If continuous rain, snow, strong winds or other unsuitable weather conditions are detected, feedback information will be sent to the management personnel in a timely manner to avoid flight operation risks.

[0040] In this embodiment, the workflow of a complete unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) automated loading device includes:

[0041] S1, the control module 6 receives the drone loading instruction data sent by the cloud information module, including the drone number, the corresponding working hopper number, and the target loading weight information; when the drone module 4 has landed on the drone take-off and landing platform 501, it directly proceeds to the next step; if the drone is not in position, it waits for the drone to complete the current task and then return to land.

[0042] S2. After returning from the drone module 4, the drone autonomously lands on the drone lift platform module 5. It completes precise alignment through infrared positioning and proceeds to the next step after landing precisely. If the alignment deviation exceeds the standard during the first landing, the drone will take off autonomously, make minor adjustments to its altitude, and land again until it is precisely in place.

[0043] S3. When the UAV lifting platform module 5 descends to the lowest limit position, the control module 6 issues a material feeding command to the multi-bin module 1 based on the received material loading information.

[0044] S4. The multi-bin module 1 starts discharging material from the corresponding numbered bin according to the instruction. By adjusting the working frequency of the vibration device 104 on the inner wall of the discharge pipe, the material is conveyed to the weighing and conveying module 2 at a discharge speed that is fast at first and then slows down, ensuring efficient and accurate discharge. During the process, the ultrasonic level sensor monitors the remaining material in the bin in real time to realize the remaining material warning.

[0045] S5. Weighing device 202 weighs the outflowing material in real time throughout the process. When the material weight reaches the preset target weight, it immediately sends a signal to control module 6, and control module 6 controls multi-bin module 1 to stop discharging.

[0046] S6. Conveyor belt device 201 starts, transporting a fixed amount of material to transfer bin 203. Roots blower 204 operates at a preset optimal frequency, driving the material to flow stably within conveying pipe 205. Simultaneously, medicine bin module 3 receives control commands and starts operating. The medicine in storage bin 302 is evenly sprayed into the conveying pipe 205 through connecting pipe 303 and nozzle device 304, thoroughly mixing with the flowing material. During the process, ultrasonic level sensor in medicine bin monitors the remaining medicine level in real time, providing an early warning of remaining levels. Pressure sensor in conveying pipe monitors the pipe condition in real time, providing an early warning of blockages.

[0047] S7. The mixed material is sprayed out from the end of the conveying pipe 206 and falls smoothly into the opening 408 of the drone hopper 406 along a preset parabolic trajectory. After the material is completely conveyed, the Roots blower 204 and the medicine hopper module 3 stop working simultaneously.

[0048] S8. After the drone is loaded with materials, the drone lifting platform module 5 rises to the highest limit position, and the drone flight control module 401 completes the self-test of the whole system. After the self-test is qualified, the drone takes off to carry out the material feeding operation. After the drone completes the operation, it automatically returns to the drone take-off and landing platform 501, and the platform falls back to the lowest limit position, completing one operation cycle.

[0049] S9. If the UAV system fails the self-test, the fault signal is fed back to the control module 6. The control module 6 determines whether manual intervention is required for troubleshooting. At the same time, the fault information is pushed to the management personnel through the cloud information module. After the fault is manually checked and repaired, the UAV can take off and operate normally.

[0050] At the same time, the medicine storage module 3 will receive the instruction from the control module 6 and start working synchronously. The medicine is sprayed through the nozzle 304 and mixed evenly with the material transported in the conveying pipe 205, and flows in the conveying pipe 205, and enters step S7.

[0051] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0052] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automatic loading device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that, include: A multi-silo module for storing and discharging granular materials, wherein the granular materials are seeds or feed; A weighing and conveying module is used to weigh and convey materials flowing out of the multi-silo module. The medicine storage module is connected to the weighing and conveying module. The medicine storage module is used to store and discharge medicines, which are either liquid or powdered medicines. The medicines are mixed with the materials in real time during the material flow process. The drone module is used to receive the mixed material flowing out of the weighing and conveying module and complete the feeding operation. A drone lifting platform module, which is used for drone module landing, loading, and takeoff; A cloud-based information module, used to enable information interaction across the entire machine; The control module is electrically connected to the multi-bin module, the weighing and conveying module, the medicine bin module, the drone module, the drone lifting platform module, and the cloud information module. The control module is used to process control information related to automatic loading.

2. The automatic loading device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-bin module, weighing and conveying module, medicine bin module, and control module are located indoors; the drone module and drone lifting platform module are located outdoors, with the drone lifting platform module located in an underground outdoor location.

3. The automatic loading device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-bin module is numbered and divided into large particle bins, medium particle bins, and small particle bins according to the discharge pipe diameter; the multi-bin module is equipped with an ultrasonic level sensor, and the inner wall of the discharge pipe is equipped with a vibration device. The weighing and conveying module includes a weighing device, a conveyor belt device, a transfer bin, a conveying pipeline, and a Roots blower; The medicine storage module includes a medicine storage bin and a nozzle device; the medicine storage bin is equipped with a stirring device and an ultrasonic level sensor, and the medicine storage bin is connected to the weighing and conveying module through a connecting pipe, with the nozzle device installed at the end of the connecting pipe. The drone module includes a flight control module, a rotor module, an infrared positioning module, a battery compartment, a drone hopper, and a drone support device; a spraying module is configured at the bottom of the drone hopper; the drone hopper has a structure that is narrow at the top and bottom and wide in the middle, with an opening on one side of the upper part of the drone hopper, which faces the end of the conveying pipe of the weighing and conveying module when the drone lands. The drone lifting platform module includes a base, a lifting device, and a drone take-off and landing platform; the lifting device base has a built-in motor, which is connected to a multi-layer folding metal frame through a metal tube, and the motor drives the drone take-off and landing platform to rise and fall in both forward and reverse directions; the lifting device is equipped with a highest point limit structure and a lowest point limit structure.

4. The automatic loading device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control module is electrically connected to the Roots blower.

5. The automatic loading device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drone module is equipped with an infrared positioning module; the drone take-off and landing platform of the drone lifting platform module is equipped with 4 infrared positioning frames, and the infrared positioning module can identify the 4 infrared positioning frames to achieve positioning; the drone support device consists of four sets of symmetrically arranged support rods.

6. The automatic loading device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-bin module is equipped with an ultrasonic level sensor, which is electrically connected to the control module.

7. The automatic loading device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The medicine storage compartment of the medicine storage module is equipped with an ultrasonic level sensor, which is electrically connected to the control module.

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