A foldable drone landing pad with solar charging function

DE202025103225U1Active Publication Date: 2025-07-24SHENZHEN YANGZHE NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
DE202025103225
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DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
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Priority Date
2025-05-08
Filing Date
2025-06-10
Publication Date
2025-07-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-06-30

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Abstract

A foldable drone landing pad with solar charging function, characterized by: The composite body (10) consists of several solar panels (11) and a foldable frame (13), wherein the folding areas of the frame (13) have markings for indicating the landing position of the drones. The composite body (10) is flat when fully unfolded and forms a stacked block structure when folded. One end of the composite body (10) extends horizontally to a connection plate (14) equipped with a handle (20). The handle (20) integrates an external charging port.
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Technical FieldThis usage model relates to the field of drones landings and more particularly relates to a folding drones landing with solar charging functionality.Background TechnologyWith the continuous development of drone technology, their fields of application in areas such as aerial photography, agriculture, logistics and safety are increasing rapidly. However, due to the limited battery life of drones, users are frequently relying on portable chargers to ensure power supply during outdoor uses. In this context, solar charging systems have proven to be an ideal solution for drone users because they offer both environmental compatibility and operational convenience.Current market offers include two main categories: the first are foldable solar charging panels, which typically consist of several solar cells. These have a foldable design for portability and storage and are suitable for supplying power to various electronic devices. The second category is drones landing sites that are intended to support precise landings and increase flight safety, but are functionally limited and do not have integrated charging capabilities.While the two product categories mentioned above are established on the market, they operate independently of each other and do not meet the demand for multifunctional, integrated execution. For example, in field applications or in emergency situations, users need both a stable launching / landing platform for drones and the ability to charge drones or other devices using solar energy to extend the operating time. However, the existing technology has not yet developed a portable solution that integrates solar charging functions and a drone landing.In addition, existing solar charging panels offer portability, but do not have predefined landing marks and a stable structure, making their use as drones landing difficult. In contrast, conventional landing platforms lack integrated power supply systems so that they cannot provide on-site loading capabilities, limiting their range of applications.Therefore, there is an urgent need for a novel apparatus that combines solar charge with the functions of a drone landing. This is intended not only to provide a stable launch / landing platform, but also to allow solar-powered charging for drones or other electronic devices, thereby enhancing portability and convenience.This Utility Model DetailsThe purpose of this usage model is to provide a foldable drone landing site with integrated solar charging function. This is intended to solve the current technical problem of functional separation and the lack of integrated portability between drones landing sites and solar charging panels.To achieve the above object, this usage model provides a folding drone landing site with solar charging function. The structure comprises a composite body formed from a plurality of solar panels and a foldable frame, wherein the folding regions of the frame have markings for indicating the landing position for the drone. The composite body is flat in the fully deployed state and forms a stacked block structure when folded together. One end of the composite body extends horizontally to a terminal plate equipped with a handle. The handle includes an external charging port.Moreover, the solar panels are installed inside the foldable frame, and corner fixtures to which positioning holes are attached are mounted at the four corners of the foldable frame. Each corner fixture includes an upper fixture and a lower fixture, each equipped with interlocking protruding rings that align and snap into the positioning holes. The corner fixture utilizes the interlocking structure of the upper and lower rings in combination with the positioning hole design to allow for quick and secure assembly of the corner regions. This configuration increases the assembly efficiency and the stability of the structure, thereby ensuring that the landing platform has optimum flatness and load bearing capacity in the fully deployed state.Moreover, the upper mount includes an arcuate step portion whose upper surface is provided with a guide rail. The inner base of the upper mount is provided with a positioning pin configured for meshing with a positioning groove land. The lower mount has an arcuate skirt and an inner strip is disposed at a predetermined distance from the skirt, thereby forming a clamping groove between the skirt and the inner strip to fix the upper part of the step portion. The inner strip includes a positioning groove ridge that engages the positioning pin. This structure ensures precise alignment between the fasteners and the guide rail, thereby improving assembly efficiency and consistency. The interaction between the arcuate step portion and the clamping groove enhances mechanical retention between upper and lower fasteners and secures robust and reliable connections. The locking mechanism of positioning pin and positioning groove web additionally increases the precision and stability at the corner connections.Moreover, the handle is formed annularly and comprises a connecting portion fixed to the terminal plate and a grip portion for manually holding. An installation structure is integrated within the grip region in order to fasten a printed circuit board. The handle consists of an upper shell and a lower shell which are secured by fastening elements. The lower shell has a front side wall facing the composite body and an outwardly facing rear side wall. The front side wall is provided with a slot for inserting the terminal plate. A first pillar is installed inside the lower shell, and a rear wall is formed at the rear of the first pillar. The first column is connected to both the rear wall and the front side wall via stiffening ribs.The handle employs a split top and bottom shell structure that simplifies the installation and maintenance of internal circuits. Secured by fasteners, the shells provide structural stability and protection against environmental influences. The slit on the front side wall enables precise insertion and fixation of the terminal plate, which increases connection reliability. The first pillar and the reinforcing ribs reinforce the internal load bearing capacity, prevent deformation under load, and optimize durability and portability.In addition, the installation structure includes a second pillar disposed inside the lower shell. The second column is fixedly mounted to a circuit board that carries a USB connector. The rear side wall is provided with an access opening for secure mounting of the USB connector. A second column is installed within the handle to securely anchor the circuit board, thereby providing stable support for electronic components and preventing detachment or damage during transport and use. USB connectors are integrated to allow convenient charging of drones or other outdoor devices.In addition, the USB port includes a first USB socket and a second USB socket. The access opening is provided with a cover which functions dust-tightly and water-tightly. This effectively protects the internal circuits from external environmental influences, extends the service life and increases the product safety and the protection standard.In addition, the handle is provided on its left side with a first side cover, on its right side with a second side cover, and on the inside of the handle area with an inner side cover. The first side cover, the second side cover and the inner side cover are provided with anti-slip texture structures. This effectively increases the friction in gripping the handle, thereby improving the holding strength and preventing operational difficulties or accidental slipping off by sliding during use.In addition, the handle is provided with a compass installed in a circular depression of the handle.Furthermore, a display screen for monitoring the state of charge in real time is installed on the printed circuit board. The rear side wall is additionally provided with a protective cover to physically shield the display screen.This usage model provides a folding drone landing station with solar charging functionality and has the following advantages:This usage model organicizes the solar charging function and the structure of a drone landing site and realizes an integrated and portable design. The smart folding frame design effectively solves not only the problems of functional separation and impractical portability of existing technologies, but also provides a stable and reliable launch / landing platform when deployed. In the folded state, it allows space-saving storage and transport, whereby the flexibility and operating efficiency of the equipment are considerably increased. In addition, the external charging port integrated with the handle further enhances the convenience so that users can simultaneously charge drones or other electronic devices during outdoor operations. This extends mission time and ensures workflow continuity, which has a strong market potential for a wide variety of applications.This usage model relates in particular to the technical field of drones landing. In order to solve the technical problem of functional separation and lack of integrated portability between landing pad drones and solar charging panels, this usage model discloses a folding landing pad drone with solar charging functionality. The composite body is formed by solar panels and a foldable frame, wherein the folding regions of the frame have markings for indicating the landing position for the drone. One end of the composite body extends horizontally to a terminal plate equipped with a handle. The handle includes an external charging port.ImagingFigure (1) shows the structural perspective view of the foldable drones landing gear provided by this usage model.Figure (2) shows the partial exploded view of the structure of the foldable drones landing site provided by this usage model.Figure (3) shows the exploded view of the structure of the handle from the first perspective provided by this model of use.Figure (4) shows the exploded view of the structure of the handle from the second perspective provided by this model of use.Figure (5) shows the structural view of the lower shell provided by this model of use.Figure (6) shows the exploded view of the structure of the upper shell and lower shell from a first perspective provided by this model of use.Figure (7) shows the exploded view of the structure of the upper shell and lower shell from a second perspective provided by this model of use.Figure (8) shows the sectional view of the structure of the upper shell and lower shell provided by this model of use.Figure: 10, composite body; 11, solar panel; 12, corner fixture; 13, foldable frame; 14, terminal plate; 15, positioning hole; 20, handle; 201, front side wall; 202, rear side wall; 121, upper fixture; 1211, step portion; 1212, guide rail; 1213, positioning pin; 122, lower fixture; 1221, skirt strip; 1222, inner strip; 1223, positioning groove ridge; 21, upper shell; 22, lower shell; 221, slit; 222, first column; 223, rear wall; 224, stiffening rib; 225, second column; 23, circuit board; 231, first USB socket; 232, second USB socket; 233, display screen; 24, protective cover; 25, cover; 26, first side cover; 27, inner side cover; 28, second side cover; 29, compass.Detailed EmbodimentsIn order to ensure clarity in view of the objects, technical solutions and advantages of this model of use, a detailed description will be given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining the usage model, and are not intended to limit its scope.Referring to Figures (1) and (2), this model of use provides a folding drone landing station with solar charging functionality, comprising a composite body (10) formed from a plurality of solar panels (11) and a folding frame (13). The foldable frame (13) has folding regions which form markings in order to prevent the identification of the landing position by the drone in the deployed state. When the composite body (10) is fully deployed, it assumes a planar structure to ensure stable launch and landing of the drone. When folded, it transforms into a stacked block configuration that allows easy portability and storage.From one end of the composite body (10), a connection plate (14) extends horizontally, which is equipped with a handle (20) for portability by the user. The handle (20) integrates an external charging port to power drones or other electronic devices.The handle (20) has a circular depression for mounting a compass (29). By integrating the compass ( 29) into the handle ( 20), users can easily obtain directional information during external use without carrying with them additional navigation tools, whereby the feasibility and operating inventory of the device is increased.Moreover, the solar panels (11) are embedded within the foldable frame (13) to provide the power supply to both the landing platform and connected equipment. In order to increase structural stability and overall durability, corner fixtures (12) are installed at all four corners of the foldable frame (13). Each corner fixture (12) comprises an upper fixture (121) and a lower fixture (122) which securely engage by complementary protruding rings, thus ensuring that the scaffolding remains stable in the fully deployed state. In addition, positioning holes (15) are provided at the corners of the foldable frame (13) to facilitate precise alignment and assembly of the fasteners.This usage model integrates a solar power supply system with a foldable structure, not only achieves a portable design for the drones landing, but also increases their convenience and energy autarchia in outdoor environments.Referring to FIGS. 6 to 8, the upper mount ( 121) includes an arc-shaped step portion ( 1211). The upper surface of the step portion (1211) is provided with a guide rail (1212), while the inner base of the upper mount (121) has a positioning pin (1213) adapted to mesh with a positioning groove land (1223). The lower fastening (122) comprises an arcuate edge strip (1221), wherein an inner strip (1222) is arranged at a predetermined distance from the edge strip (1221). Thereby, a clamping groove is formed between the skirt (1221) and the inner (1222) to fix the upper part of the step portion (1211). The inner strip (1222) is provided with a positioning groove ridge (1223) which engages the positioning pin (1213).Referring to Figures 6 to 8, the lower mount (122) includes an arcuate skirt (1221). An inner strip (1222) is arranged at a predetermined distance from the edge strip (1221), whereby a clamping groove is formed between the edge strip (1221) and the inner strip (1222). This groove is designed to clamp the upper part of the step portion (1211) of the upper mount (121), thus firmly fixing the upper mount (121) in place. At the same time, the inner strip (1222) is provided with a positioning groove ridge (1223) which engages with the positioning pin (1213) of the upper fixture (121). This locking mechanism significantly increases the connection stability and structural strength between the upper and lower fasteners (121, 122).By structural matching between the upper mount (121) and the lower mount (122), this model of use not only achieves secure connections at all corners of the foldable frame (13), but also significantly enhances the assembly precision and operational reliability of the overall structure.Referring to FIGS. 3 to 5, the handle (20) is formed as an annular structure including a connection portion fixed to the terminal board (14), a grip portion for user's manipulation, and an installation structure inside the grip portion configured to fix the circuit board (23). The handle (20) is formed from an upper shell (21) and a lower shell (22) which are rigidly connected to each other by fastening elements to create a sealed and robust inner space.Below this, the lower shell (22) is equipped with a front side wall (201) facing the composite body (10) and an outwardly directed rear side wall (202). The front side wall (201) has a slit (221) for inserting and fixing the terminal plate (14). Positioned within the lower shell (22) is a first column (222) which forms a top wall (223) on the top (222). Stiffening ribs (224) structurally connect the first pillar (222) to both the back wall (223) and the front side wall (201), thereby enhancing overall structural strength and stability of the lower shell (22).The installation structure within the handle portion includes a second pillar (225) positioned within the lower shell (22). The circuit board (23) is fixedly mounted on the second pillar (225). The printed circuit board ( 23) is equipped with a plurality of USB sockets, in particular a first USB socket ( 231) and a second USB socket ( 232). In order to enable the connectivity of external devices, an access opening is provided on the rear side wall ( 202), which access opening serves for the secure mounting and fixing of these USB sockets.The circuit board (23) is provided with a professional display screen (233) characterized by high precision and good readability. This enables real-time monitoring of key parameters such as current intensity, voltage and power during the solar charging processes. Users receive intuitive insights into the state of charge of the device via the display screen ( 233).In addition, the access opening is provided with a cover (25) which provides dust protection and protection functions. The rear side wall (202) is further provided with a protective cover (24) which is attached to the rear side wall (202) by means of a snap-fit mechanism. The protective cover (24) allows a detachable connection to the rear side wall (202). This protective cover (24) protects the internal display screen (233) from accidental contact or shock.In this embodiment, the first USB socket (231) is a Type C interface and the second USB socket (232) is a USB-A interface.In addition, the handle (20) is provided on its left side with a first side cover (26), on its right side with a second side cover (28) and on the inner grip surface with an inner side cover (27). The first and second side covers (26, 28) are formed with protruding ribs, while the inner side cover (27) has recessed grooves. These complementary rib and groove configurations form a textured surface structure that effectively increases friction during handling, thereby improving grip stability and preventing malfunction or accidental dropping due to slippage.These structural features further increase the convenience and safety of the device in outdoor environments. Particularly when wearing the relatively heavy folding drones landing site, the design ensures a more comfortable and secure gripping experience.By virtue of the optimized structural design of the handle (20), this model of use not only achieves ergonomic handling functionality, but also ensures stable operation and safety of the internal circuit system. This increases the overall user experience and praxis of the drone landing site.The device uses light and long-lived materials (e.g., PU fabric, plastic frame), has a foldable structure, and is characterized by an ergonomic handle design. It achieves breakthroughs in terms of functional versatility, user experience, and market weather capability.The folding drones provided by the present invention provide landing stations with solar charging functionality, with the following advantages:This usage model realizes an integrated multifunctional wearing design through the organic combination of solar charging function with a drone landing site and effectively solves the functional separation and incompatibility problems of existing technologies. The composite body has a foldable structure: in the unfolded state, it offers a stable and reliable launch / landing platform for drones with landing recognition to ensure operational safety. In the folded state, it becomes a compact block that is easy to transport and store, which greatly improves space efficiency and portability.The handle integrates an external charging port with dual USB connectors (type-C and USB-A), thereby enabling power to be supplied to various outdoor devices. At the same time, the handle has secure circuit mounting structures and dust proof / waterproof covers to secure the safety of the electronic components. The corner fasteners utilize matched structural components such as protruding rings, guide ledges, positioning pins, and clamping benefits to increase assembly efficiency and connection stability as well as improve overall structural strength and durability. In addition, anti-slip texture structures on the grip surface improve grip comfort and operational safety.The above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit its scope. All changes, equivalents, and improvements made in the spirit and principles of this utility model are within its scope.

Claims

A foldable drone landing station with solar charging function, characterized by: the composite body (10) consisting of a plurality of solar panels (11) and a foldable frame (13), wherein the folding areas of the frame (13) have markings for identifying the landing position of the drones. The composite body ( 10) is present flat in the fully unfolded state and forms a stacked block structure when folded together. One end of the composite body (10) extends horizontally to a terminal plate (14) equipped with a handle (20). The handle (20) integrates an external charging port.According to claim 1, the foldable drones is landing with solar charging function characterized in that: the solar panels (11) are installed inside the foldable frame (13), corner fixtures (12) are mounted at the four corners of the foldable frame (13), and positioning holes (15) are provided at these corners. Each corner fixture (12) includes an upper fixture (121) and a lower fixture (122). The upper and lower attachments (121, 122) are each provided with interlocking protruding rings which align and snap into the positioning holes (15).According to claim 2, the foldable drones landing station with solar charging function is characterized in that: the upper attachment (121) comprises an arc-shaped step portion (1211), wherein the upper surface of the step (1211) is provided with a guide rail (1212). The inner base of the upper fixture (121) is provided with a positioning pin (1213) adapted to be splined to a positioning groove land. The lower mount (122) includes an arcuate skirt (1221). An inner strip (1222) is disposed at a predetermined distance from the skirt (1221), whereby a clamping groove is formed between the skirt (1221) and the inner strip (1222) to fix the upper part of the step (1211). The inner strip (1222) has a positioning groove ridge (1223) that engages the positioning pin (1213).According to claim 1, the foldable drone is landing station with solar charging function characterized in that: the handle (20) is ring-shaped and comprises a connection portion fixed to the connection plate (14) and a grip portion for manually holding. An installation structure is integrated within the grip region in order to fasten a printed circuit board ( 23). The handle (20) consists of an upper shell (21) and a lower shell (22), which are secured by fastening elements. The lower shell (22) has a front side wall (201) facing the composite body (10) and an outwardly facing rear side wall (202). The front side wall (201) is provided with a slit (221) for inserting the terminal plate (14). A first pillar (222) is installed inside the lower shell (22), and a rear wall (223) is formed at the rear of the first pillar (222). The first column (222) is connected to both the rear wall (223) and the front side wall (201) via stiffening ribs (224).According to claim 4, the foldable drones is landing with solar charging functionality characterized in that: the installation structure comprises a second column (225) arranged inside the lower shell (22). The second column (225) is fixedly mounted to a printed circuit board (23) which carries a USB connector. The rear side wall ( 202) has an access opening for secure mounting of the USB connector.According to claim 5, the foldable drones landing station with solar charging functionality is characterized in that: the USB port comprises a first USB socket (231) and a second USB socket (232). The access opening is provided with a cover (25).According to claim 5, the foldable drones is landing station with solar charging function characterized in that: a display screen (233) for real time monitoring of the charging state is installed on the circuit board (23). The rear side wall (202) is additionally provided with a protective cover (24) to protect the display screen (233) from physical damage.According to claim 4, the foldable drone landing station with solar charging function is characterized in that: the handle (20) is provided on its left side with a first side cover (26), on its right side with a second side cover (28) and on the inside of the handle area with an inner side cover (27). The first side cover (26), the second side cover (28) and the inner side cover (27) are provided with anti-slip structures.According to claim 1, the foldable drone landing station with solar charging function is characterized in that: the handle (20) is additionally equipped with a compass (29).