A wireless charging station for unmanned aerial vehicles

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of unmanned aerial vehicle wireless charging station, it is related to unmanned aerial vehicle technical field, including support platform, wireless charging assembly being arranged on support platform, clamping mechanism, sealing cover and flap mechanism, clamping mechanism includes support plate, electric push rod one being installed on support plate, limiting plate being connected electric push rod one output end, connecting plate being rotatably connected in limiting plate by rotating shaft one, rotatable base being fixed on support platform, support block being rotatably connected in connecting plate and rotatably arranged on rotatable base, and clamping plate being fixed in support block top portion.The utility model can automatically clamp and fix unmanned aerial vehicle by setting clamping mechanism, solve the problem of easy deviation when charging, poor stability, ensure charging stability, and provide protection under bad weather through flap mechanism and sealing cover, improve the weather resistance of equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone technology, and in particular to a wireless charging station for drones. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, drones have been increasingly used in aerial photography, logistics, inspection and other fields due to their high mobility and deployment flexibility. However, drones generally have limited flight time and need to return to base for charging in time after the battery is depleted, which has become a key factor limiting their operational efficiency.

[0003] To improve the autonomous operation capabilities of drones, automated wireless charging stations have emerged. When a drone's battery is low, it can automatically land at a designated charging station to replenish its energy. This method eliminates the tedious manual operation of plugging and unplugging charging cables, significantly improving the deployment efficiency of drones. Existing drone wireless charging stations, especially those deployed outdoors, often have relatively simple structural designs. When the drone lands, its support legs simply make contact with the charging platform. Due to the drone's light weight and the possibility of alignment deviations during landing, or interference from environmental factors such as crosswinds during charging, the drone's position on the platform can easily shift slightly. This positional shift is fatal for wireless charging technology that relies on precise coil alignment. Once the drone's receiving coil and the charging station's transmitting coil are misaligned, charging efficiency will drop sharply, or even charging will be interrupted. This makes it impossible for the drone to reliably restore its power without human intervention, seriously affecting the stability of its automated operation.

[0004] Therefore, this utility model proposes a wireless charging station for drones to address the shortcomings of existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems in the existing technology of drone wireless charging stations, such as poor charging stability due to inaccurate alignment or environmental interference, and lack of effective protection in harsh outdoor weather, this utility model aims to provide a drone wireless charging station with an improved structure that can effectively solve the above problems.

[0006] This utility model provides a wireless charging station for drones, including: a support platform and a wireless charging component installed on the support platform.

[0007] The drone wireless charging station also includes: a clamping mechanism mounted on a support platform, a sealing cover rotatably mounted on the support platform, and a flip-top mechanism connecting the support platform and the sealing cover.

[0008] The clamping mechanism includes: a support plate, an electric push rod 1, a limiting plate, a connecting plate, a rotating base, a support block, and a clamping plate. The support plate is fixed on the support platform, the electric push rod 1 is mounted on the support plate, the limiting plate is connected to the output end of the electric push rod 1, the connecting plate is rotatably connected to the limiting plate via a rotating shaft 1, the rotating base is fixed on the support platform, the support block is rotatably connected to the connecting plate via a rotating shaft 2, and the support block is rotatably mounted on the rotating base. The clamping plate is fixedly connected to the top of the support block.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes two support plates, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the wireless charging component. An electric push rod is used to drive the two support blocks to rotate in opposite directions on the rotating base, so as to drive the two clamping plates to clamp in opposite directions.

[0010] Preferably, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to both sides of the bottom of the limiting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the flip-top mechanism includes: a fixed plate, an electric push rod II, and a connecting block. The fixed plate is fixed on the support platform, the electric push rod II is mounted on the fixed plate, and the connecting block is fixed to the output end of the electric push rod II.

[0012] Preferably, the flip mechanism further includes a connecting strip, which is slidably disposed in the groove of the connecting block and is driven to rotate when the connecting block moves.

[0013] Preferably, the flip-top mechanism further includes a fixing block and a rotating rod. The fixing block is fixed on the support platform, one end of the rotating rod is fixed to the top of the connecting strip, and the rotating rod is rotatably disposed within the fixing block.

[0014] Preferably, the flip-top mechanism further includes: a fixing strip, a first limiting block, and a second limiting block. The fixing strip is fixed to the rotating rod, and the first and second limiting blocks are fixedly disposed on the fixing block and used to limit the rotation range of the fixing strip.

[0015] Preferably, limit block one and limit block two are used to control the rotation range of the rotating rod between 0 degrees and 90 degrees.

[0016] Preferably, both ends of the rotating rod are fixed to the sealing cover to drive the sealing cover to achieve automatic opening and closing.

[0017] Preferably, the sealing caps are symmetrically installed on both sides of the support platform.

[0018] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. This utility model solves the problems in the prior art where drones are easily affected by environmental interference such as wind when landing on a charging station, resulting in positional displacement, misalignment of wireless charging coils, and poor charging stability.

[0020] 2. This utility model, by setting up a flip-top mechanism and a sealing cover, the flip-top mechanism drives the connecting bar and the rotating rod to rotate through an electric push rod, thereby driving the sealing cover to automatically open or close. This solves the problem in the prior art that drone charging stations exposed outdoors cannot provide effective protection in severe weather such as rain, snow, and sandstorms, leading to charging interruptions or equipment damage.

[0021] 3. This utility model solves the problem of unstable movement or structural damage caused by uncontrollable rotation angle during the opening and closing of the sealing cover by setting a fixing strip and limiting block one and limiting block two in the flip cover mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A perspective view of a wireless charging station for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a front view of a wireless charging station for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) proposed in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial structural exploded view of a wireless charging station for unmanned aerial vehicles proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of a wireless charging station for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) proposed in this utility model.

[0027] Legend:

[0028] 1. Support platform; 2. Clamping mechanism; 201. Support plate; 202. Electric push rod one; 203. Limiting plate; 204. Rotating shaft one; 205. Connecting plate; 206. Rotating shaft two; 207. Support block; 208. Rotating base; 209. Clamping plate; 3. Flip-top mechanism; 301. Fixing plate; 302. Electric push rod two; 303. Connecting block; 304. Connecting strip; 305. Rotating rod; 306. Fixing block; 307. Fixing strip; 308. Limiting block one; 309. Limiting block two; 4. Wireless charging component; 5. Sealing cover. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0030] Example:

[0031] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a wireless charging station for drones, which aims to solve the problems of poor charging stability caused by misalignment or environmental interference during drone charging, and lack of effective protection in harsh outdoor weather conditions.

[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the drone wireless charging station includes a support platform 1 and a wireless charging component 4 mounted on the support platform 1. The drone wireless charging station also includes a clamping mechanism 2 mounted on the support platform 1, a sealing cover 5 rotatably mounted on the support platform 1, and a flip-top mechanism 3 connecting the support platform 1 and the sealing cover 5. The support platform 1 serves as the mounting base for the entire device. The wireless charging component 4 is used to wirelessly charge drones that land on it. The clamping mechanism 2 is mounted on both sides of the wireless charging component 4 to clamp and fix the drone during charging. The flip-top mechanism 3 is used to drive the sealing cover 5 to automatically open or close, so as to provide shielding protection for the charging process in inclement weather and scenarios.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the clamping mechanism 2 includes a support plate 201, an electric push rod 202, a limiting plate 203, a rotating shaft 204, a connecting plate 205, a rotating shaft 206, a support block 207, a rotating base 208, and a clamping plate 209. The support plate 201 is fixed on the support platform 1. The electric push rod 202 is mounted on the support plate 201. The limiting plate 203 is connected to the output end of the electric push rod 202. The connecting plate 205 is rotatably connected to the limiting plate 203 via the rotating shaft 204. The rotating base 208 is fixed on the support platform 1. The support block 207 is rotatably connected to the connecting plate 205 via the rotating shaft 206. At the same time, the support block 207 is rotatably mounted on the rotating base 208. The clamping plate 209 is fixedly connected to the top of the support block 207 and is used to directly contact and clamp the support legs of the UAV.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The connecting plate 205 is further rotatably connected to the support block 207 via the second rotating shaft 206. The support block 207 is rotatably mounted on the rotating base 208. Therefore, when the connecting plates 205 on both sides rotate, the two support blocks 207 will rotate in opposite directions on the rotating base 208 via the second rotating shaft 206. Since the clamping plate 209 is fixedly connected to the top of the two support blocks 207, the opposite rotation of the support blocks 207 will eventually drive the two clamping plates 209 to clamp in opposite directions, thereby achieving the effect of clamping and fixing the drone support legs. This transmission method, which converts the linear motion of the electric push rod 202 into the rotational clamping motion of the clamping plate 209 through multiple sets of connecting rods and rotating shaft structures, is structurally stable and reliable, ensuring the stability of the drone when charging on the wireless charging component 4 and improving the working efficiency of the drone wireless charging station.

[0035] As a preferred embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The clamping mechanism 2 includes two support plates 201, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the wireless charging component 4. The sealing cover 5 is symmetrically installed on both sides of the support platform 1 to form a closed protection for the wireless charging component 4 and the docked drone.

[0036] As another preferred embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 The flip-top mechanism 3 includes a fixed plate 301, a second electric push rod 302, a connecting block 303, a connecting strip 304, a rotating rod 305, a fixed block 306, a fixed strip 307, a first limiting block 308, and a second limiting block 309. The fixed plate 301 is fixed to the support platform 1. The second electric push rod 302 is mounted on the fixed plate 301. The connecting block 303 is fixed to the output end of the second electric push rod 302. The connecting strip 304 is slidably disposed in the groove of the connecting block 303. The fixed block 306 is fixed to the support platform 1. The rotating rod 305... One end is fixed to the top of the connecting strip 304, and the rotating rod 305 is rotatably set inside the fixing block 306. Both ends of the rotating rod 305 are fixed to the sealing cover 5. The fixing strip 307 is fixed to the rotating rod 305 and rotates with it. Limiting block one 308 and limiting block two 309 are fixedly set on the fixing block 306 to limit the rotation range of the fixing strip 307. Limiting block one 308 and limiting block two 309 control the rotation range of the rotating rod 305 between 0 degrees and 90 degrees to ensure the stability of the flip cover mechanism 3 when it rotates.

[0037] Working principle: When the drone returns and lands on the wireless charging component 4 on the support platform 1 and needs to charge, the electric push rod 202 installed on the support plate 201 is activated. The output end of the electric push rod 202 pushes the limit plate 203 up or down. Since the rotating shaft 204 is rotatably connected to the bottom two sides of the limit plate 203, the lifting and lowering movement of the limit plate 203 will drive the connecting plate 205 to rotate around the rotating shaft 204. The connecting plate 205 drives the support block 207, which is rotatably set on the rotating base 208, to rotate in opposite directions through the rotating shaft 206. This causes the clamping plate 209, which is fixedly connected to the top of the support block 207, to achieve the effect of clamping in opposite directions, thereby clamping and fixing the support leg of the drone. The clamping mechanism 2 ensures the positional stability of the drone when charging on the wireless charging component 4 through this linkage transmission method, and effectively prevents the wireless charging coil from being misaligned.

[0038] When protection of the drone is required, the electric push rod 302 installed on the fixed plate 301 is activated. The output end of the electric push rod 302 drives the connecting block 303 to move left and right. When the connecting block 303 moves, the connecting strip 304 in the groove is driven to rotate, which drives the rotating rod 305 fixed on its top to rotate in the fixed block 306. The rotating rod 305 drives the fixed strip 307 to rotate together. Since the fixed strip 307 is limited by the space of the limiting block 308 and the limiting block 309, the rotation range of the rotating rod 305 is controlled between 0 degrees and 90 degrees, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the rotation. Since both ends of the rotating rod 305 are fixed on the sealing cover 5, the rotation of the rotating rod 305 can drive the sealing cover 5 to open or close automatically, thereby providing windproof, rainproof and dustproof protection for the drone during the charging process, improving the charging efficiency and weather resistance of the drone wireless charging station.

Claims

1. A wireless charging station for drones, comprising: A support platform (1) and a wireless charging component (4), wherein the wireless charging component (4) is mounted on the support platform (1); Its features are, The drone wireless charging station further includes a clamping mechanism (2), which is mounted on the support platform (1). The clamping mechanism (2) includes a support plate (201), an electric push rod (202), a limiting plate (203), a connecting plate (205), a rotating base (208), a support block (207), a clamping plate (209), a sealing cover (5), and a flip-top mechanism (3). The support plate (201) is fixed on the support platform (1), and the electric push rod (202) is mounted on the support plate (201). The limiting plate (203) is connected to the output end of the electric push rod (202), the connecting plate (205) is rotatably connected to the limiting plate (203) through the first rotating shaft (204), the rotating base (208) is fixed on the support platform (1), the support block (207) is rotatably connected to the connecting plate (205) through the second rotating shaft (206), and the support block (207) is rotatably mounted on the rotating base (208), and the clamping plate (209) is fixedly connected to the top of the support block (207).

2. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wireless charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (2) includes two support plates (201) and is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the wireless charging assembly (4). The electric push rod (202) is used to drive the two support blocks (207) to rotate in opposite directions on the rotating base (208) so as to drive the two clamping plates (209) to clamp in opposite directions. The rotating shaft (204) is rotatably connected to the bottom sides of the limiting plate (203).

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wireless charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing cover (5) is rotatably mounted on the support platform (1), and the flip-top mechanism (3) is connected between the support platform (1) and the sealing cover (5). The flip-top mechanism (3) is used to drive the sealing cover (5) to open or close.

4. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wireless charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flip-top mechanism (3) includes: a fixed plate (301), an electric push rod (302), and a connecting block (303). The fixed plate (301) is fixed on the support platform (1), the electric push rod (302) is installed on the fixed plate (301), and the connecting block (303) is fixed to the output end of the electric push rod (302).

5. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wireless charging station according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flip-top mechanism (3) also includes a connecting strip (304), which is slidably disposed in the groove of the connecting block (303) and is driven to rotate when the connecting block (303) moves.

6. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wireless charging station according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flip-top mechanism (3) further includes a fixing block (306) and a rotating rod (305). The fixing block (306) is fixed on the support platform (1), and one end of the rotating rod (305) is fixed to the top of the connecting strip (304). The rotating rod (305) is rotatably disposed inside the fixing block (306).

7. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wireless charging station according to claim 6, characterized in that, The flip-top mechanism (3) further includes: a fixing strip (307), a limiting block one (308), and a limiting block two (309). The fixing strip (307) is fixed on the rotating rod (305), and the limiting block one (308) and the limiting block two (309) are fixedly disposed on the fixing block (306) and used to limit the rotation range of the fixing strip (307).

8. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wireless charging station according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first limiting block (308) and the second limiting block (309) are used to control the rotation range of the rotating rod (305) between 0 degrees and 90 degrees.

9. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wireless charging station according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both ends of the rotating rod (305) are fixed on the sealing cover (5) to drive the sealing cover (5) to open and close automatically.

10. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) wireless charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing caps (5) are symmetrically installed on both sides of the support platform (1).

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