Charging mechanism, charging apparatus, unmanned aerial vehicle dock, and vehicle

Abstract

A vehicle, comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle dock. The unmanned aerial vehicle dock comprises a charging apparatus, and the charging apparatus comprises a charging mechanism and at least one rechargeable battery. The charging mechanism comprises a housing and at least one rebound assembly. At least one battery compartment is defined in the housing. At least one opening in communication with the battery compartment is formed in the housing, and the rebound assembly is provided in the battery compartment.

Description

Charging mechanisms, charging devices, drone hangars and vehicles

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on September 26, 2023, with application number 202311256181.X and entitled “Charging mechanism, charging device, drone hangar and vehicle,” the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a charging mechanism, a charging device, a drone hangar, and a vehicle. Background Art

[0004] In the existing technology, drone batteries are generally charged using mobile chargers and adapters, and the drone charging device can only be manually operated to replace the rechargeable battery and perform charging operations. It cannot meet the functional requirements of the automatic battery replacement mechanism of the vehicle-mounted drone, and cannot automatically charge and replace the battery of the drone placed in the vehicle-mounted drone library. The charging mechanism cannot adapt to various complex environments such as high speed, acceleration, bumps, and humidity and heat shock of the vehicle, and cannot meet the requirements of normal charging of multiple rechargeable batteries at the same time in complex environments.

[0005] Public content

[0006] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the first purpose of the present application is to propose a charging mechanism that can improve the charging and battery replacement efficiency of the charging mechanism.

[0007] A second object of the present application is to provide a charging device comprising a charging mechanism and at least one rechargeable battery.

[0008] The third object of this application is to propose a drone hangar, comprising a main body and the charging device described in the above embodiment.

[0009] The fourth object of this application is to provide a vehicle comprising the drone hangar described in the above embodiments.

[0010] According to the first aspect of the present application, the charging mechanism includes a shell and at least one rebound assembly, wherein at least one battery compartment is defined in the shell, at least one opening is formed on the shell, the opening is connected to the battery compartment, and the rebound assembly is arranged in the battery compartment.

[0011] According to the charging mechanism of the embodiment of the present application, the charging mechanism is used to charge the rechargeable battery. The charging mechanism is provided with an opening to facilitate the loading and unloading of the rechargeable battery and the battery compartment. The charging mechanism is provided with a battery compartment that can stably and reliably fix the rechargeable battery, ensuring that the rechargeable battery can be properly fitted in the battery compartment. At the same time, one end of the provided rebound component is abutted against the rechargeable battery, which can maintain pre-pressure on the rechargeable battery when the rechargeable battery is installed in place in the battery compartment, ensuring that the rechargeable battery will not fall off from the battery compartment when the charging mechanism is in a bumpy working condition, thereby increasing the protection of the rechargeable battery. In the process of the rechargeable battery being removed from the battery compartment, the provision of the rebound component helps the rechargeable battery to be removed, facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the rechargeable battery in the battery compartment, and improves the installation efficiency of the rechargeable battery.

[0012] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with a battery compartment connector.

[0013] In some embodiments, a control board is provided on the housing, and the battery compartment connector is provided on the control board.

[0014] In some embodiments, the shell includes: a first shell, a second shell and a third shell, at least one battery compartment is defined in the first shell, the second shell is arranged on the side of the first shell away from the opening, and the third shell is arranged on the side of the second shell away from the first shell, and a control panel accommodating cavity is jointly defined between the third shell and the second shell, and the control panel is arranged in the control panel accommodating cavity.

[0015] In some embodiments, a side of the third housing away from the second housing is provided with a plurality of heat sinks arranged at intervals.

[0016] In some embodiments, a receiving groove is formed in the battery compartment, and the rebound assembly includes: a rebound slider and an elastic member, the rebound slider is movably disposed in the receiving groove, the elastic member is disposed between the rebound slider and the side wall of the receiving groove, and the elastic member often pushes the rebound slider in a direction away from the side wall.

[0017] In some embodiments, the rebound assembly further includes: a rebound shell, the rebound shell is arranged in the battery compartment, the accommodating groove is defined in the rebound shell, a through hole is formed on the rebound shell, and at least a portion of the rebound slider passes through the through hole.

[0018] In some embodiments, a mounting groove is formed on the side wall of the battery compartment, the rebound shell is arranged in the mounting groove, a rebound slider stop portion is provided on the rebound slider, the rebound slider stop portion is located outside the mounting groove, and the rebound slider stop portion passes through the through hole and extends into the battery compartment.

[0019] In some embodiments, a first guide column is provided on the side wall of the accommodating groove, an accommodating cavity is formed on the rebound slider, at least one side of the accommodating cavity facing the side wall of the accommodating groove is open, and a second guide column is provided on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity away from the side wall of the accommodating groove, and the two ends of the elastic member are respectively mounted on the first guide column and the second guide column.

[0020] In some embodiments, there are multiple rebound assemblies, and the multiple rebound assemblies are respectively located on two opposite sides of the battery compartment.

[0021] In some embodiments, there are multiple battery compartments and multiple rebound assemblies, the multiple battery compartments are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and the multiple rebound assemblies are respectively arranged in the multiple battery compartments.

[0022] In some embodiments, the charging mechanism further includes: a heat exchange device, the heat exchange device is provided on the shell, the heat exchange device is located on one side of the plurality of battery compartments along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0023] In some embodiments, the method further comprises: a bracket, wherein the bracket is disposed between the shell and the heat exchange device.

[0024] In some embodiments, the shell is a hollow structure.

[0025] According to the second aspect embodiment of the present application, the charging device includes: a charging mechanism and at least one rechargeable battery, the charging mechanism is the charging mechanism according to the above-mentioned first aspect embodiment of the present application, the rechargeable battery is detachably engaged in the battery compartment of the shell of the charging mechanism, and the rechargeable battery has a first position. When the rechargeable battery is in the first position, the rebound assembly of the charging mechanism stops at the rechargeable battery.

[0026] In some embodiments, the rechargeable battery also has a second position, and the rechargeable battery can move between the first position and the second position. When the rechargeable battery is located at the first position, the rechargeable battery is fitted in the battery compartment. When the rechargeable battery is located at the second position, the rechargeable battery is suitable for being removed from the battery compartment, and the rebound assembly of the charging mechanism often pushes the rechargeable battery toward the second position.

[0027] In some embodiments, the rechargeable battery includes a battery connector, and the charging mechanism further includes: at least one battery compartment connector, when the rebound assembly is in the first position, the battery connector is electrically connected to the battery compartment connector, when the rebound assembly is in the second position, the battery connector is electrically disconnected from the battery compartment connector.

[0028] In some embodiments, at least one battery stop portion is provided on the rechargeable battery, and a receiving groove is formed in the battery compartment. The rebound assembly includes: a rebound slider and an elastic member. The rebound slider is movably provided in the receiving groove along the movement direction of the rechargeable battery. The rebound slider is suitable for abutting against the battery stop portion. The elastic member is provided between the rebound slider and the side wall of the receiving groove. The elastic member often pushes the rebound slider in a direction away from the second position.

[0029] In some embodiments, the rebound assembly further includes: a rebound shell, the rebound shell is arranged in the battery compartment, the accommodating groove is defined in the rebound shell, a through hole is formed on the rebound shell, and a portion of the rebound slider passes through the through hole to be suitable for abutting against the battery stop portion.

[0030] In some embodiments, the battery stop portion is provided on a side surface of the rechargeable battery adjacent to the rebound assembly, a mounting groove is formed on the side wall of the battery compartment, the rebound shell is provided in the mounting groove, the rebound slider is provided with a rebound slider stop portion extending toward the battery stop portion, the rebound slider stop portion is located outside the mounting groove, and the rebound slider stop portion passes through the through hole to be suitable for stopping with the battery stop portion.

[0031] In some embodiments, it further includes: a locking assembly, which is arranged between the battery compartment and the rechargeable battery, and the locking assembly is used to keep the rechargeable battery in the battery compartment when the rechargeable battery is located in the first position.

[0032] In some embodiments, the locking assembly includes: a locking member and a locking slot, the locking member is provided on one of the battery compartment and the rechargeable battery, and the locking slot is formed on the other of the battery compartment and the rechargeable battery, when the locking member is engaged in the locking slot, the rechargeable battery remains in the battery compartment, when the locking member is disengaged from the locking slot, the rebound assembly pushes the rechargeable battery toward the second position.

[0033] In some embodiments, at least one opening is formed on the shell, the opening is connected to the battery compartment, the rechargeable battery is installed in the battery compartment through the opening, the locking member is provided on the rechargeable battery, and the locking groove is formed at one end of the battery compartment adjacent to the opening.

[0034] In some embodiments, the locking member extends obliquely from the edge of the rechargeable battery toward the central axis of the opening of the rechargeable battery in a direction toward the first position, and the shape of the locking groove is adapted to the shape of the locking member.

[0035] In some embodiments, at least one opening is formed on the shell, the opening is connected to the battery compartment, the rechargeable battery is installed in the battery compartment through the opening, and the side wall of the opening has a guide surface, which extends obliquely toward the first position and the guide surface toward the central axis of the opening.

[0036] In some embodiments, at least one positioning rib is provided on the inner wall of the battery compartment, and the positioning rib extends along the movement direction of the rechargeable battery. At least one positioning groove is provided on the rechargeable battery, and when the rechargeable battery is located in the first position, the positioning rib is engaged in the positioning groove.

[0037] In some embodiments, there are multiple positioning ribs and multiple positioning grooves, multiple positioning ribs are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the battery compartment, multiple positioning grooves are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rechargeable battery, and multiple positioning ribs are respectively fitted in multiple positioning grooves.

[0038] In some embodiments, there are multiple battery compartments, multiple rechargeable batteries, and multiple rebound assemblies, and the multiple battery compartments are arranged at intervals along the first direction. The multiple rechargeable batteries are respectively detachably engaged in the battery compartments, and the multiple rebound assemblies are respectively arranged in the multiple battery compartments.

[0039] In some embodiments, the charging mechanism is suitable for charging a plurality of the rechargeable batteries.

[0040] According to the third aspect embodiment of the present application, the drone hangar includes: a main body and a charging device, wherein the charging device is the charging device according to the above-mentioned second aspect embodiment of the present application, and the charging device is arranged on the main body.

[0041] In some embodiments, it further includes: a clamping mechanism, which is provided on the main body and is suitable for clamping the rechargeable battery to achieve replacement of the rechargeable battery of the drone.

[0042] In some embodiments, a hangar controller is provided in the drone hangar, and the control panel of the charging mechanism and the clamping mechanism communicate with the hangar controller respectively.

[0043] In some embodiments, a drone controller is provided on the drone, and the drone controller communicates with the hangar controller.

[0044] The vehicle according to the fourth aspect embodiment of the present application includes the drone hangar according to the above-mentioned third aspect embodiment of the present application.

[0045] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0046] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0047] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a drone hangar according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0048] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a charging mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0049] FIG3 is an exploded schematic diagram of a charging mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0050] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the position of a rebound component according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0051] FIG5 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the P region in FIG4 .

[0052] FIG6 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a charging mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0053] FIG7 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the Q region in FIG6 .

[0054] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of a rechargeable battery according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0055] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of the position of the locking assembly according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0056] FIG10 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the R region in FIG9 .

[0057] FIG11 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the charging mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application from another perspective.

[0058] FIG12 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the S region in FIG11 .

[0059] Figure 13 is a schematic guide diagram of the charging mechanism, charging battery and clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0060] FIG14 is a schematic block diagram of a charging device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0061] FIG15 is a schematic block diagram of a charging device according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0062] Figure 16 is a schematic block diagram of a drone hangar according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0063] Figure 17 is a schematic block diagram of a drone hangar according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0064] FIG18 is a schematic block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0065] Reference numerals:

[0066] Vehicle 1000,

[0067] UAV hangar 100, charging device 200, main body 101, UAV 102, hangar controller 103, UAV controller 104,

[0068] Charging mechanism 1.

[0069] Housing 10, first housing 11, first sub-housing 111, second sub-housing 112, second housing 12, third housing 13, heat sink 131; battery compartment 14, mounting groove 141, positioning rib 142, control board accommodating cavity 15, control board 16, battery compartment connector 17,

[0070] Rechargeable battery 20, battery stop portion 21, positioning groove 22,

[0071] Rebound assembly 30, rebound slider 31, second guide column 311, rebound slider stop portion 312, elastic member 32, rebound housing 33, through hole 331; accommodating groove 34, first guide column 341,

[0072] Locking assembly 40, locking member 41, locking slot 42,

[0073] opening 50, guide surface 51,

[0074] Heat exchange device 60, bracket 61,

[0075] Clamping mechanism 70;

[0076] A. First direction; B. Second direction; C. Third direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0077] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present application, and the embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary.

[0078] 1 to 13 , a charging mechanism 1 according to an embodiment of the present application is described below. The charging mechanism 1 includes a housing 10 and at least one resilient assembly 30. The charging mechanism 1 has a first direction A, a second direction B, and a third direction C.

[0079] Specifically, as shown in Figures 1 to 13, at least one battery compartment 14 is defined in the shell 10. At least one opening 50 is formed on the shell 10. The opening 50 is connected to the battery compartment 14. The rebound assembly 30 is disposed in the battery compartment 14.

[0080] 1-13 , the battery compartment 14 and the rechargeable battery 20 extend along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. One end of the battery compartment 14 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 is open to form an opening 50. The opening 50 facilitates the mating of the rechargeable battery 20 with the battery compartment 14. When the rechargeable battery 20 is properly installed within the battery compartment 14, one end of the resilient assembly 30 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 is fixed within the battery compartment 14, while the other end of the resilient assembly 30 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 abuts against the rechargeable battery 20. At this point, the resilient assembly 30 is compressed and pre-tightened, ensuring that the rechargeable battery 20 is stably installed within the battery compartment 14. If the rechargeable battery 20 is not properly installed within the battery compartment 14, the resilient assembly 30 can drive the rechargeable battery 20 out of the battery compartment 14. Alternatively, the rechargeable battery 20 can be removed from the battery compartment 14 under the action of an external force.

[0081] According to the charging mechanism 1 of the embodiment of the present application, the charging mechanism 1 is used to charge the rechargeable battery 20. The charging mechanism 1 is provided with an opening 50 to facilitate the installation and removal of the rechargeable battery 20 from the battery compartment 14. The battery compartment 14 provided on the charging mechanism 1 can stably and reliably fix the rechargeable battery 20, ensuring that the rechargeable battery 20 can properly fit within the battery compartment 14. At the same time, one end of the rebound component 30 is provided to abut against the rechargeable battery 20. This can maintain pre-pressure on the rechargeable battery 20 when the rechargeable battery 20 is in the battery compartment 14 and installed in place, ensuring that the rechargeable battery 20 will not fall out of the battery compartment 14 when the charging mechanism 1 is in a bumpy working condition, thereby increasing the protection of the rechargeable battery 20. During the process of the rechargeable battery 20 being removed from the battery compartment 14, the provision of the rebound component 30 facilitates the removal of the rechargeable battery 20, facilitates the installation and removal of the rechargeable battery 20 within the battery compartment 14, and improves the installation efficiency of the rechargeable battery 20.

[0082] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the housing 10 is provided with a battery compartment connector 17. The battery compartment connector 17 is provided in the battery compartment 14 and is suitable for electrically connecting to the rechargeable battery 20 installed in the battery compartment 14 to complete the charging of the rechargeable battery 20 and the collection of data from the rechargeable battery 20. Therefore, the battery compartment connector 17 is provided in the housing 10, which facilitates the charging mechanism 1 to complete the charging of the rechargeable battery 20 and the collection of data from the rechargeable battery 20, and also facilitates the communication between the charging mechanism 1 and the rechargeable battery 20, so that the charging mechanism 1 can obtain the status of the rechargeable battery 20 in the battery compartment 14, so that the charging mechanism 1 can adjust according to the status of the rechargeable battery 20 to ensure that the rechargeable battery 20 is connected normally, thereby improving the charging and battery replacement efficiency of the charging mechanism 1.

[0083] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, a control board 16 is provided on the housing 10, and a battery compartment connector 17 is provided on the control board 16. The control board 16 is provided within the housing 10, and the battery compartment connector 17 is provided on a side of the control board 16 adjacent to the battery compartment 14 along the thickness direction of the control board 16, i.e., the third direction C, so that the battery compartment connector 17 can be electrically connected to the control board 16 during operation to obtain parameters such as the in-cabin status, power level, temperature, and health of the rechargeable battery 20 in the battery compartment 14, and transmit these parameters to the control board 16, and customize the optimal charging strategy based on the power level of the rechargeable battery 20 and the number of charge and discharge cycles.

[0084] Thus, the provision of the control board 16 enables the charging mechanism 1 to customize the charging strategy based on the status of the rechargeable battery 20, making the charging mechanism 1 more intelligent, extending the service life of the rechargeable battery 20, and shortening the time required to charge the rechargeable battery 20, effectively improving the charging efficiency of the charging mechanism 1. In addition, a charging controller is provided within the housing 10, and the charging controller includes the control board 16. The charging controller obtains the parameters of the rechargeable battery 20 through the electrical connection between the battery compartment connector 17 on the control board 16 and the battery connector 201 (shown in conjunction with FIG. 15), and outputs the parameters to the corresponding structure through the charging controller.

[0085] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the housing 10 includes a first housing 11, a second housing 12, and a third housing 13. The first housing 11 defines at least one battery compartment 14. The second housing 12 is disposed on a side of the first housing 11 away from the opening 50. The third housing 13 is disposed on a side of the second housing 12 away from the first housing 11. The third housing 13 and the second housing 12 together define a control board accommodating cavity 15. A control board 16 is disposed within the control board accommodating cavity 15. The first housing 11 includes a first sub-housing 111 and a second sub-housing 112. The first sub-housing 111 and the second sub-housing 112 are disposed opposite each other along the second direction B of the charging mechanism 1. The first sub-housing 111 and the second sub-housing 112 together define at least one battery compartment 14.

[0086] When the rechargeable battery 20 is installed in the battery compartment 14, the first sub-housing 111 is located above the rechargeable battery 20 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1, and the second sub-housing 112 is located below the rechargeable battery 20 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. The second housing 12 is located on the side of the first housing 11 away from the rechargeable battery 20 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1, and the third housing 13 is located on the side of the second housing 12 away from the rechargeable battery 20 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. The second housing 12 and the third housing 13 are arranged opposite each other along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. The second housing 12 is provided with at least one communication hole, which is opposite the battery compartment 14 along the third direction C. The battery compartment connector 17 passes through this communication hole to electrically connect to the rechargeable battery 20.

[0087] Therefore, the first shell 11 defines a battery compartment 14 for facilitating the installation of the rechargeable battery 20. The first shell 11 can provide limiting and protective functions for the rechargeable battery 20. The second shell 12 and the third shell 13 define a control board accommodating cavity 15 for installing the control board 16. The second shell 12 and the third shell 13 can provide limiting and protective functions for the control board 16. The arrangement of the first shell 11, the second shell 12 and the third shell 13 can effectively improve the structural strength of the charging mechanism 1 and improve the stability of the charging mechanism 1.

[0088] There are multiple battery compartments 14 and multiple battery compartment connectors 17, and each of the multiple battery compartment connectors 17 corresponds to each of the battery compartments 14. The multiple battery compartments 14 can charge the rechargeable batteries 20 located therein individually, or the multiple battery compartments 14 can work simultaneously to charge the rechargeable batteries 20 located therein, thereby improving charging efficiency.

[0089] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG3 , a side of the third housing 13 facing away from the second housing 12 is provided with a plurality of heat sinks 131 spaced apart. The third housing 13 is provided with a plurality of heat sinks 131 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1, facing away from the second housing 12. The heat sinks 131 are disposed opposite the third housing 13 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. The plurality of heat sinks 131 are spaced apart along the second direction B of the charging mechanism 1 so that the heat sinks 131 are evenly distributed across the third housing 13. The heat sinks 131 are heat dissipation fins formed on the third housing 13. The plurality of heat sinks 131 and the third housing 13 are integrally formed.

[0090] Therefore, multiple heat sinks 131 are integrated with the third shell 13 to increase the heat dissipation area of ​​the charging mechanism 1. The heat sink 131 can take away the heat generated by the rechargeable battery 20 during charging, and can adjust the temperature of the rechargeable battery 20 and the charging mechanism 1 to prevent the temperature of the rechargeable battery 20 and the charging mechanism 1 from being too high, affecting the performance of the rechargeable battery 20 and the charging efficiency of the charging mechanism 1, thereby effectively improving the safety of the charging mechanism 1.

[0091] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 4 to 8, a receiving groove 34 is formed in the battery compartment 14, and the rebound assembly 30 includes a rebound slider 31 and an elastic member 32. The rebound slider 31 is movably disposed in the receiving groove 34, and the elastic member 32 is disposed between the rebound slider 31 and the side wall of the receiving groove 34. The elastic member 32 often pushes the rebound slider 31 in a direction away from the side wall.

[0092] The accommodating groove 34 can be provided in at least one side wall of the battery compartment 14 along the second direction B, and the rebound component 30 is fitted in the accommodating groove 34. The rebound component 30 can move relative to the accommodating groove 34 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 in the accommodating groove 34, and the elastic member 32 extends along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. One end of the elastic member 32 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 stops at one side wall of the accommodating groove 34 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1, and the other end of the elastic member 32 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 stops at one end of the rebound slider 31 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. The other end of the rebound slider 31 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 stops at the rechargeable battery 20, and the elastic member 32 often pushes the rebound slider 31 in the direction away from the side wall of the accommodating groove 34 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1.

[0093] When the rechargeable battery 20 is not fully installed, the elastic member 32 is in an extended state, and the portion of the rebound slider 31, located in the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 and away from the elastic member 32, abuts against the sidewall of the accommodating slot 34, located in the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 and away from the elastic member 32. When the rechargeable battery 20 is fully installed, the rechargeable battery 20 moves in the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 toward the second housing 12. The rebound slider 31, under the action of the rechargeable battery 20, moves in the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 toward the elastic member 32, compressing the elastic member 32, and transitioning from an extended state to a compressed state.

[0094] Thus, the rebound assembly 30 can push the rechargeable battery 20 a certain distance outside the battery compartment 14 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. The setting of the accommodating groove 34 facilitates the installation of the elastic member 32 and the rebound slider 31, making the elastic member 32 and the rebound slider 31 more stable during movement. The setting of the accommodating groove 34 also limits the movement distance of the rebound assembly 30, making the movement of the rechargeable battery 20 in the battery compartment 14 more precise and stable.

[0095] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 5-7, the rebound assembly 30 further includes a rebound housing 33, which is disposed within the battery compartment 14. The rebound housing 33 defines a receiving slot 34. The rebound housing 33 is formed with a through-hole 331, through which at least a portion of the rebound slider 31 passes. The elastic member 32 and a portion of the rebound slider 31 are disposed within the receiving slot 34 within the rebound housing 33. The through-hole 331 on the rebound housing 33 penetrates the rebound housing 33 and is opposite to a sidewall of the rechargeable battery 20 along the first direction A. At least a portion of the other end of the rebound slider 31 that does not abut against the elastic member 32 is disposed within the through-hole 331 and extends out of the through-hole 331 to be adapted to abut against the rechargeable battery 20.

[0096] Therefore, the rebound shell 33 can provide a certain limiting and protective effect for the elastic member 32 and the rebound slider 31, and can effectively prevent the elastic member 32 and the rebound slider 31 from escaping from the accommodating groove 34. A through hole 331 is provided on the rebound shell 33 to facilitate the rebound slider 31 to pass through and stop against the rechargeable battery 20, so that when the rebound slider 31 moves, it drives the rechargeable battery 20 to move, and also facilitates the rechargeable battery 20 to drive the rebound slider 31 to move in the accommodating groove 34 when it moves.

[0097] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 7 and 8 , a mounting slot 141 is formed on the sidewall of the battery compartment 14. The rebound housing 33 is disposed within the mounting slot 141. The rebound slider 31 is provided with a rebound slider stop 312, which is located outside the mounting slot 141 and extends through a through-hole 331 into the battery compartment 14. The mounting slot 141 is open toward and opposite the rechargeable battery 20. The mounting slot 141 is formed by a portion of the sidewall of the battery compartment 14 that is recessed away from the rechargeable battery 20. The rebound assembly 30 fits within the mounting slot 141. The other end of the rebound slider 31 that does not abut against the elastic member 32 is provided with a rebound slider stop 312 that extends toward the battery stop 21. The rebound slider stop 312 extends outside the receiving slot 34 and the rebound housing 33 to abut against the rechargeable battery 20.

[0098] Therefore, the mounting groove 141 is used to install the rebound assembly 30 to fix the rebound assembly 30 in the battery compartment 14. The mounting groove 141 can play a certain limiting role on the rebound assembly 30. The rebound slider stop portion 312 is located outside the mounting groove 141, which is convenient for cooperation with the rechargeable battery 20, so that the rebound assembly 30 and the rechargeable battery 20 can be connected in cooperation to realize the transmission of motion and force, so that the rechargeable battery 20 can move more smoothly in the battery compartment 14.

[0099] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG7 , a first guide post 341 is provided on the sidewall of the receiving groove 34. A receiving cavity is formed on the rebound slider 31. The receiving cavity is open on at least one side facing the sidewall of the receiving groove 34. A second guide post 311 is provided on the inner wall of the receiving cavity away from the sidewall of the receiving groove 34. The ends of the elastic member 32 are respectively sleeved on the first guide post 341 and the second guide post 311. The first guide post 341 is provided on the sidewall of the receiving groove 34 away from the rebound slider 31 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. The first guide post 341 extends along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. The receiving cavity is formed by a portion of one end of the rebound slider 31 that abuts against the elastic member 32, which is recessed along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1, away from the elastic member 32. The second guide post 311 is provided on the inner wall of the receiving cavity. The second guide post 311 extends along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. The first guide post 341 and the second guide post 311 are disposed opposite each other along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1.

[0100] Therefore, the two ends of the elastic member 32 are respectively mounted on the first guide column 341 and the second guide column 311. The first guide column 341 and the second guide column 311 can limit the deformation direction of the elastic member 32, which can effectively prevent the elastic member 32 from twisting or bending during movement, avoid irreversible deformation of the elastic member 32, improve the stability of the movement of the elastic member 32, and extend the service life of the elastic member 32.

[0101] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG6 and in conjunction with FIG4-FIG5 , there are multiple resilient assemblies 30, each of which is located on opposite sides of the battery compartment 14. The multiple resilient assemblies 30 can be located on opposite sides of the battery compartment 14 along the first direction A of the charging mechanism 1. Thus, the multiple resilient assemblies 30 located on opposite sides of the battery compartment 14 can ensure that the rechargeable battery 20 is subjected to uniform force when moving within the battery compartment 14, making the movement of the battery compartment 14 smoother and more precise. It can also evenly distribute the force applied to each resilient assembly 30, thereby effectively extending the service life of the resilient assembly 30.

[0102] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG6 and in conjunction with FIG4-FIG5 , there are multiple battery compartments 14 and multiple rebound assemblies 30 , respectively. The multiple battery compartments 14 are arranged at intervals along the first direction A, and the multiple rebound assemblies 30 are respectively disposed in the multiple battery compartments 14 . Thus, the provision of multiple battery compartments 14 enables the charging mechanism 1 to simultaneously accommodate multiple rechargeable batteries 20 and charge multiple rechargeable batteries 20 simultaneously, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the charging mechanism 1 ; the multiple battery compartments 14 are arranged at intervals along the first direction A of the charging mechanism 1 , facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the rechargeable batteries 20 and avoiding interference between adjacent rechargeable batteries 20 during assembly and disassembly; the multiple rebound assemblies 30 are respectively disposed in the multiple battery compartments 14 , so that the rechargeable batteries 20 move more stably when the rebound assemblies 30 propel them within the battery compartments 14 , thereby improving the stability and reliability of the charging mechanism 1 .

[0103] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 2 and 3 , the charging mechanism 1 further includes a heat exchange device 60 , which is disposed on the housing 10 and located on one side of the multiple battery compartments 14 along a second direction B, where the second direction B is perpendicular to the first direction A. The heat exchange device 60 is disposed below the housing 10 along the second direction B. The heat exchange device 60 is a device capable of transferring or transferring heat and can be used to regulate the temperature of the charging mechanism 1 . The heat exchange device 60 may be a cooling fan.

[0104] Therefore, the setting of the heat exchange device 60 can cool and dissipate heat to the control board 16 and the rechargeable battery 20 in the charging mechanism 1 through the lower surface of the shell 10. The heat exchange device 60 can input or extract heat into the charging mechanism 1 to achieve heat transfer, and then can adjust the temperature of the charging mechanism 1 in real time, so that the charging mechanism 1 is maintained within a reasonable temperature range during operation, thereby improving the working efficiency of the charging mechanism 1. At the same time, it protects the charging mechanism 1 and the rechargeable battery 20 to prevent damage to the control board 16 and the rechargeable battery 20 due to excessive temperature, thereby extending the service life of the charging mechanism 1 and the rechargeable battery 20.

[0105] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG3 , the charging mechanism 1 further includes a bracket 61 disposed between the housing 10 and the heat exchange device 60. The bracket 61 is disposed below the first housing 11 along the second direction B and above the heat exchange device 60 along the second direction B. The bracket 61 can provide a certain degree of support for the housing 10 and enhance the structural strength of the charging mechanism 1, preventing compression between the housing 10 and the heat exchange device 60 that could damage the housing 10 or the heat exchange device 60, thereby extending the service life of the charging mechanism 1.

[0106] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG6 and in conjunction with FIG3-FIG4 , the housing 10 has a hollow structure. That is, the housing 10 has multiple through-holes extending therethrough. Thus, the hollow structure of the housing 10 effectively increases the heat dissipation area of ​​the housing 10, allowing the heat exchange airflow generated by the heat exchange device 60 to more fully flow through the surfaces of the rechargeable battery 20 and the control board 16, thereby removing heat generated during operation of the charging mechanism 1 and further improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the charging mechanism 1.

[0107] The charging device 200 according to the second aspect embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 14 and in combination with Figures 1 to 13, includes: a charging mechanism 1 and at least one rechargeable battery 20, the charging mechanism 1 is the charging mechanism 1 according to the above-mentioned first aspect embodiment of the present application, the rechargeable battery 20 is detachably engaged in the battery compartment 14 of the shell 10 of the charging mechanism 1, and the rechargeable battery 20 has a first position. When the rechargeable battery 20 is in the first position, the rebound assembly 30 of the charging mechanism 1 stops at the rechargeable battery 20.

[0108] According to the charging device 200 of the embodiment of the present application, when the rechargeable battery 20 is in the first position, the rechargeable battery 20 is fixedly mounted within the battery compartment 14. One end of the resilient assembly 30, along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1, is fixed within the battery compartment 14. The other end of the resilient assembly 30, along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1, abuts against the rechargeable battery 20. At this point, the resilient assembly 30 is compressed. That is, when the rechargeable battery 20 is in the first position, the resilient assembly 30 abuts against the rechargeable battery 20, and the resilient assembly 30 is in a pre-tightened state, ensuring that the rechargeable battery 20 is stably mounted within the battery compartment.

[0109] In some embodiments, the rechargeable battery 20 also has a second position, and the rechargeable battery 20 moves between the first position and the second position relative to the battery compartment 14 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1, that is, the rechargeable battery 20 is movable between the first position and the second position. When the rechargeable battery 20 is in the first position, the rechargeable battery 20 is fitted in the battery compartment 14. When the rechargeable battery 20 is in the second position, the rechargeable battery 20 is suitable for being removed from the battery compartment 14, and the rebound assembly 30 of the charging mechanism 1 often pushes the rechargeable battery 20 toward the second position.

[0110] When the rechargeable battery 20 is not properly installed in the battery compartment 14, the resilient assembly 30 constantly pushes the rechargeable battery 20 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 toward the opening 50. That is, the resilient assembly 30 can push the rechargeable battery 20 to move along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 toward the opening 50 within the battery compartment 14. Alternatively, the rechargeable battery 20 can be released from the battery compartment 14 under the action of an external force. That is, when the rechargeable battery 20 moves from the first position to the second position, the rechargeable battery 20 and the battery compartment 14 can be separated.

[0111] Therefore, when the rechargeable battery 20 is in the first position, the rebound assembly 30 can ensure that the rechargeable battery 20 is fixedly fitted in the battery compartment 14, and the rebound assembly 30 of the charging mechanism 1 often pushes the rechargeable battery 20 toward the second position, which helps the rechargeable battery 20 that is not installed in place to be removed from the battery compartment 14, facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the rechargeable battery 20 in the battery compartment 14, and improves the installation efficiency of the rechargeable battery 20.

[0112] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2 and 3 and in combination with Figure 15, the charging battery 20 includes a battery connector 201, and the charging mechanism 1 further includes: at least one battery compartment connector 17, when the rebound assembly 30 is in the first position, the battery connector 201 is electrically connected to the battery compartment connector 17, and when the rebound assembly 30 is in the second position, the battery connector 201 is electrically disconnected from the battery compartment connector 17.

[0113] The battery connector 201 is provided on the rechargeable battery 20 and is located at one end of the rechargeable battery 20 adjacent to the battery compartment 14 along the first direction A. The battery compartment connector 17 is provided within the battery compartment 14. When the rechargeable battery 20 is installed in the battery compartment 14 and the rechargeable battery 20 is in the first position, the battery compartment connector 17 and the battery connector 201 abut to form an electrical connection, thereby completing the charging of the rechargeable battery 20 and collecting data from the rechargeable battery 20. When the rechargeable battery 20 is in the first position, the rechargeable battery 20 is fixed in the battery compartment 14. At this time, the battery connector 201 is electrically connected to the battery compartment connector 17 to facilitate charging of the rechargeable battery 20 by the charging mechanism 1. It also facilitates communication between the charging mechanism 1 and the rechargeable battery 20, allowing the charging mechanism 1 to obtain the status of the rechargeable battery 20 in the battery compartment 14. When the rechargeable battery 20 is in the second position, the battery connector 201 is disconnected from the battery compartment connector 17 to facilitate replacement of the rechargeable battery 20, thereby improving the charging and battery replacement efficiency of the charging mechanism 1.

[0114] Therefore, the battery compartment connector 17 is electrically connected to the battery connector 201, which can ensure the stability of the communication function and charging function between the rechargeable battery 20 and the charging mechanism 1. The battery compartment connector 17 can monitor the status information of the rechargeable battery 20 in real time and transmit the information to the charging mechanism 1, so that the charging mechanism 1 can adjust according to the status of the rechargeable battery 20 to ensure that the connection of the rechargeable battery 20 is normal.

[0115] When the rechargeable battery 20 is inserted into the battery compartment 14 and is not secured by the battery compartment 14, the rebound assembly 30 can push the rechargeable battery 20 out of the battery compartment 14 by at least a certain distance, thereby disconnecting the battery connector 201 from the battery compartment connector 17. This prevents the rechargeable battery 20 from being improperly inserted into the battery compartment 14, which could pose a safety risk. Furthermore, because the rebound assembly 30 pushes the improperly inserted rechargeable battery 20 out of the battery compartment 14, the battery compartment connector 17 is unable to receive the rechargeable battery 20 presence signal, resulting in the loss of the rechargeable battery 20 presence signal. This can be observed by the user and promptly addressed.

[0116] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 to 8, at least one battery stop portion 21 is provided on the rechargeable battery 20, a receiving groove 34 is formed in the battery compartment 14, and the rebound assembly 30 includes: a rebound slider 31 and an elastic member 32. The rebound slider 31 is movably provided in the receiving groove 34 along the movement direction of the rechargeable battery 20. The rebound slider 31 is suitable for abutting against the battery stop portion 21. The elastic member 32 is provided between the rebound slider 31 and the side wall of the receiving groove 34. The elastic member 32 often pushes the rebound slider 31 in the direction away from the second position.

[0117] The accommodating groove 34 can be provided in at least one side wall of the battery compartment 14 along the first direction A, and the rebound assembly 30 is fitted in the accommodating groove 34. The rebound assembly 30 can move relative to the accommodating groove 34 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 in the accommodating groove 34, and the elastic member 32 extends along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. One end of the elastic member 32 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 stops at a side wall of the accommodating groove 34 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1, and the other end of the elastic member 32 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 stops at one end of the rebound slider 31 along the charging mechanism 1, and the part of the other end of the rebound slider 31 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 stops at the battery stop portion 21 of the rechargeable battery 20.

[0118] When the rechargeable battery 20 is in the second position, the elastic member 32 is in an extended state, and the portion of the rebound slider 31, located in the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 and away from the other end of the elastic member 32, abuts against the sidewall of the accommodating slot 34, located in the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 and away from the other end of the elastic member 32. When the rechargeable battery 20 moves from the second position to the first position, the rechargeable battery 20 moves in the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 toward the second housing 12. The rebound slider 31, under the action of the battery abutment portion 21, moves in the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 toward the elastic member 32, compressing the elastic member 32, thereby transitioning from an extended state to a compressed state.

[0119] Therefore, a battery stop portion 21 is provided on the rechargeable battery 20 to facilitate the cooperation between the rechargeable battery 20 and the rebound assembly 30. The rebound assembly 30 can push the rechargeable battery 20 a certain distance outside the battery compartment 14 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. The setting of the accommodating groove 34 facilitates the installation of the elastic member 32 and the rebound slider 31, so that the elastic member 32 and the rebound slider 31 are more stable when moving. The setting of the accommodating groove 34 also limits the movement distance of the rebound assembly 30, so that the movement of the rechargeable battery 20 in the battery compartment 14 is more precise and stable.

[0120] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5-7, the rebound assembly 30 further includes: a rebound shell 33, the rebound shell 33 is arranged in the battery compartment 14, a receiving groove 34 is defined in the rebound shell 33, a through hole 331 is formed on the rebound shell 33, and a portion of the rebound slider 31 passes through the through hole 331 to be suitable for abutting against the battery stop portion 21.

[0121] The elastic member 32 and a portion of the rebound slider 31 are disposed within the receiving groove 34 of the rebound housing 33. A through-hole 331 in the rebound housing 33 extends through the rebound housing 33 and faces the side wall of the rechargeable battery 20 along the first direction A. A portion of the other end of the rebound slider 31 that does not abut against the elastic member 32 is disposed within the through-hole 331 and extends out of the through-hole 331 to abut against the battery abutment portion 21.

[0122] Therefore, the rebound shell 33 can provide a certain limiting and protective effect for the elastic member 32 and the rebound slider 31, and can effectively prevent the elastic member 32 and the rebound slider 31 from escaping from the accommodating groove 34. A through hole 331 is provided on the rebound shell 33 to facilitate the rebound slider 31 to pass through and abut against the battery stop portion 21, so that when the rebound slider 31 moves, it drives the rechargeable battery 20 to move, and also facilitates when the rechargeable battery 20 moves, it drives the rebound slider 31 to move in the accommodating groove 34.

[0123] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 7, the battery stop portion 21 is arranged on a side surface of the rechargeable battery 20 adjacent to the rebound assembly 30, a mounting groove 141 is formed on the side wall of the battery compartment 14, the rebound shell 33 is arranged in the mounting groove 141, and the rebound slider 31 is provided with a rebound slider stop portion 312 extending toward the battery stop portion 21. The rebound slider stop portion 312 is located outside the mounting groove 141, and the rebound slider stop portion 3112 passes through the through hole 331 to be suitable for stopping with the battery stop portion 21.

[0124] The mounting groove 141 is open toward and opposite the rechargeable battery 20. The mounting groove 141 is formed by a portion of the sidewall of the battery compartment 14 that is recessed away from the rechargeable battery 20. The rebound assembly 30 fits within the mounting groove 141. The other end of the rebound slider 31 that does not abut against the elastic member 32 is provided with a rebound slider abutment 312 that extends toward the battery abutment 21. The rebound slider abutment 312 extends outside the accommodating groove 34 and the rebound housing 33 to abut against the battery abutment 21.

[0125] Therefore, the mounting groove 141 is used to install the rebound assembly 30 to fix the rebound assembly 30 in the battery compartment 14. The mounting groove 141 can play a certain limiting role on the rebound assembly 30. The rebound slider stop portion 312 is located outside the mounting groove 141, which is convenient for cooperation with the battery stop portion 21 of the rechargeable battery 20, so that the rebound assembly 30 is connected with the rechargeable battery 20 to realize the transmission of motion and force, so that the rechargeable battery 20 can move more smoothly in the battery compartment 14.

[0126] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, the charging device 200 further includes a latch assembly 40 disposed between the battery compartment 14 and the rechargeable battery 20. The latch assembly 40 is configured to retain the rechargeable battery 20 within the battery compartment 14 when the rechargeable battery 20 is in the first position. The latch assembly 40 is configured to securely fit the rechargeable battery 20 within the battery compartment 14, ensuring that the rechargeable battery 20 remains securely within the battery compartment 14 when in the first position, driven by the resilient assembly 30. This ensures electrical connection between the battery connector 201 and the battery compartment connector 17, fully restrains the rechargeable battery 20, and prevents the rechargeable battery 20 from detaching from the battery compartment 14 when the charging mechanism 1 is shaken or bumped, thereby ensuring stable communication and charging functions between the rechargeable battery 20 and the charging mechanism 1. Thus, the provision of the latch assembly 40 further secures the fit between the rechargeable battery 20 and the battery compartment 14, ensuring the charging function and overall structural stability of the charging mechanism 1.

[0127] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, the locking assembly 40 includes: a locking member 41 and a locking groove 42, the locking member 41 is provided on one of the battery compartment 14 and the rechargeable battery 20, and the locking groove 42 is formed on the other of the battery compartment 14 and the rechargeable battery 20. When the locking member 41 is engaged in the locking groove 42, the rechargeable battery 20 remains in the battery compartment 14. When the locking member 41 is disengaged from the locking groove 42, the rebound assembly 30 pushes the rechargeable battery 20 toward the second position. For example, a locking groove 42 is formed on the battery compartment 14, and a locking member 41 is formed on the rechargeable battery 20. The locking member 41 cooperates with the locking groove 42 to fix the rechargeable battery 20 in the battery compartment 14. At this time, the locking assembly 40 can offset the thrust of the rechargeable battery 20 from the rebound assembly 30. When the locking member 41 is disengaged from the locking groove 42, the force of the locking assembly 40 on the rechargeable battery 20 disappears. Under the action of the rebound assembly 30, the rechargeable battery 20 can move in the battery compartment 14 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 toward a direction away from the second shell 12.

[0128] Therefore, the locking member 41 and the locking groove 42 cooperate to limit the rechargeable battery 20, which can achieve complete restraint of the rechargeable battery 20, so that the rechargeable battery 20 is completely fixed in the battery compartment 14 during charging, ensuring the stability of the charging function of the charging mechanism 1.

[0129] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG13 , at least one opening 50 is formed on the housing 10 . The opening 50 communicates with the battery compartment 14 . The rechargeable battery 20 is installed in the battery compartment 14 through the opening 50 . A locking member 41 is provided on the rechargeable battery 20 , and a locking slot 42 is formed at one end of the battery compartment 14 adjacent to the opening 50 . The housing 10 has at least one opening 50 formed on one side along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 . The opening 50 is opposite to the battery compartment 14 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 , that is, the side of the battery compartment 14 adjacent to the rechargeable battery 20 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 is open. The rechargeable battery 20 is inserted into the battery compartment 14 through the opening 50 . The locking slot 42 is located at one end of the battery compartment 14 adjacent to the opening 50 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 . The locking member 41 is located at one end of the rechargeable battery 20 away from the second housing 12 along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 . When the rechargeable battery 20 is located at the first position, the locking member 41 is disposed opposite to the locking groove 42 along the second direction B of the charging mechanism 1 and is engaged in the locking groove 42 .

[0130] Therefore, the setting of the opening 50 on the shell 10 facilitates the installation and removal of the rechargeable battery 20, and the locking groove 42 is located at one end of the battery compartment 14 adjacent to the opening 50 to facilitate cooperation with the locking member 41 on the rechargeable battery 20, making the assembly and disassembly operations of the rechargeable battery 20 and the battery compartment 14 easier.

[0131] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 9 and 10 , when viewed along the edge of the rechargeable battery 20 toward the central axis of the opening 50 of the rechargeable battery 20, the locking member 41 extends obliquely in a direction toward the first position, and the shape of the locking groove 42 matches the shape of the locking member 41. The locking member 41 protrudes from the side wall of the rechargeable battery 20 along the second direction B of the charging mechanism 1. The locking member 41 extends obliquely in a direction away from the rechargeable battery 20 along the second direction B of the charging mechanism 1 and in a direction toward the first position along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1.

[0132] Therefore, the inclined extension of the locking member 41 facilitates the assembly of the rechargeable battery 20, and the shape of the locking groove 42 is adapted to the shape of the locking member 41, which facilitates the cooperation between the locking member 41 and the locking groove 42, and can reduce the resistance when the rechargeable battery 20 is detached from the battery compartment 14, making the loading and unloading of the rechargeable battery 20 simpler and easier to operate.

[0133] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG13 , at least one opening 50 is formed in the housing 10. The opening 50 communicates with the battery compartment 14, and the rechargeable battery 20 is installed in the battery compartment 14 through the opening 50. The sidewall of the opening 50 has a guide surface 51 that extends obliquely toward the central axis of the opening 50 in the direction toward the first position. The housing 10 has at least one opening 50 formed at one end thereof, distal from the second housing 12, along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. The guide surface 51 extends obliquely toward the central axis of the opening 50 along the third direction C, toward the first position, and along the first and second directions A and B of the charging mechanism 1. Specifically, the cross-sectional area of ​​the connection between the opening 50 and the battery compartment 14 along the second direction B of the charging mechanism 1 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the opening 50 along the third direction C, distal from the battery compartment 14. Furthermore, the cross-sectional area of ​​the opening 50 gradually increases along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1 as it moves away from the battery compartment 14.

[0134] Therefore, an opening 50 is provided in the shell 10 and the side wall of the opening 50 has a guide surface 51. The guide surface 51 can guide the installation path of the rechargeable battery 20 to a certain extent when the rechargeable battery 20 is installed, correct the position deviation of the rechargeable battery 20 when it is inserted into the battery compartment 14, correct the installation position of the rechargeable battery 20, improve the position accuracy of the installation of the rechargeable battery 20, improve the degree of automation of the charging mechanism 1, and reduce labor costs.

[0135] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, at least one positioning rib 142 is provided on the inner wall of the battery compartment 14. The positioning rib 142 extends along the direction of movement of the rechargeable battery 20. The rechargeable battery 20 is provided with at least one positioning groove 22. When the rechargeable battery 20 is in the first position, the positioning rib 142 fits within the positioning groove 22. Both the positioning rib 142 and the positioning groove 22 extend along the third direction C of the charging mechanism 1. The positioning rib 142 is formed by a portion of the inner wall of the battery compartment 14 protruding from the inner wall of the battery compartment 14 toward the central axis of the battery compartment 14, while the positioning groove 22 is formed by a portion of the rechargeable battery 20 being recessed toward the central axis of the rechargeable battery 20.

[0136] Therefore, when the rechargeable battery 20 is in the first position, the positioning rib 142 is engaged in the positioning groove 22, which can realize the precise positioning of the battery compartment 14 on the rechargeable battery 20, and can effectively prevent the rechargeable battery 20 from shaking in the battery compartment 14, so that the electrical connection between the battery compartment connector 17 and the battery connector 201 is stable and reliable, and prevents the friction between the battery compartment connector 17 and the battery connector 201 due to battery shaking from affecting the stability of the charging function, reduces the wear on the battery compartment connector 17 and the battery connector 201, and extends the service life of the charging mechanism 1 and the rechargeable battery 20.

[0137] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG11 , there are multiple positioning ribs 142 and multiple positioning grooves 22. The multiple positioning ribs 142 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the battery compartment 14, and the multiple positioning grooves 22 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rechargeable battery 20. The multiple positioning ribs 142 are respectively engaged in the multiple positioning grooves 22. When the rechargeable battery 20 is assembled in the first position, the multiple positioning ribs 142 and the multiple positioning grooves 22 are aligned one by one, and the multiple positioning ribs 142 on the battery compartment 14 are respectively engaged in the multiple positioning grooves 22 of the rechargeable battery 20.

[0138] Therefore, the setting of the positioning ribs 142 and the positioning grooves 22 can provide guidance for the movement of the rechargeable battery 20 in the battery compartment 14, so that the rechargeable battery 20 can be accurately moved to the first position or the second position, ensuring that the battery connector 201 and the battery compartment connector 17 can be accurately matched, thereby ensuring the stability of the communication function and charging function of the rechargeable battery 20 and the charging mechanism 1. The multiple positioning ribs 142 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the battery compartment 14 and the multiple positioning grooves 22 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rechargeable battery 20, which is conducive to uniform distribution of the force applied to the battery compartment 14 and the rechargeable battery 20, and effectively improving the assembly stability and structural strength of the charging mechanism 1.

[0139] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG4 , there are multiple battery compartments 14 , rechargeable batteries 20 and rebound assemblies 30 , respectively. The multiple battery compartments 14 are arranged at intervals along the first direction A, the multiple rechargeable batteries 20 are respectively detachably fitted in the battery compartments 14 , and the multiple rebound assemblies 30 are respectively arranged in the multiple battery compartments 14 .

[0140] Therefore, the rechargeable battery 20 is provided with multiple battery compartments 14, which allows the charging mechanism 1 to charge multiple batteries at the same time and also increases the storage capacity of the charging mechanism 1. The multiple battery compartments 14 are arranged at intervals along the first direction A, so that multiple rechargeable batteries 20 do not interfere with each other when assembled or disassembled at the same time, and will not affect the replacement of the rechargeable batteries 20, thereby improving the battery replacement efficiency of the charging mechanism 1, and also improving the charging efficiency and battery capacity of the charging mechanism 1, thereby improving the functionality of the charging mechanism 1 and extending the flight time of the drone.

[0141] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG2 , a charging mechanism 1 is adapted to charge multiple rechargeable batteries 20. The charging mechanism 1 can charge multiple rechargeable batteries 20 simultaneously and can also support two-way simultaneous fast charging, effectively improving the charging efficiency of the rechargeable batteries 20, enhancing the drone's endurance and user experience.

[0142] According to the embodiment of the third aspect of the present application, the drone hangar 100, as shown in Figure 15 and combined with Figure 1, includes: a main body 101 and a charging device 200, the drone 102 is suitable for being arranged on the main body 101, and the charging device 200 is the charging device 200 according to the embodiment of the above-mentioned second aspect of the present application, and the charging device 200 is arranged on the main body 101.

[0143] According to some embodiments of the present application, the drone hangar 100 further includes a clamping mechanism 70 , which is disposed on the body 101 . The clamping mechanism 70 is suitable for clamping the rechargeable battery 20 to enable replacement of the rechargeable battery 20 of the drone.

[0144] According to some embodiments of the present application, a hangar controller 103 is provided within the drone hangar 100, and the control board 16 of the charging mechanism 1 and the clamping mechanism 70 communicate with the hangar controller 103. When the mechanical gripper completes its travel, the battery compartment connector 17 detects a signal indicating that the rechargeable battery 20 has entered the compartment, the mechanical gripper is released, and the locking member 41 on the rechargeable battery 20 does not engage with the locking slot 42 of the battery compartment 14, the rebound assembly 30 pushes the rechargeable battery 20 outward a certain distance. This distance disconnects the electrical connection between the battery connector 201 and the battery compartment connector 17. The battery compartment connector 17 then feeds back a signal indicating that the rechargeable battery 20 has been detached to the control board 16, which transmits this signal to the hangar controller 103. The hangar controller 103 then controls the mechanical gripper to push the rechargeable battery 20 into the battery compartment 14 again, ensuring that the battery position is effectively constrained.

[0145] At the same time, when an abnormal entry signal occurs, the hangar controller 103 triggers an abnormality alarm, causing the hangar controller 103 to enter an abnormality handling procedure, effectively preventing the rechargeable batteries 20 in the battery compartment 14 from escaping due to not being locked and discovered in time. As a result, the clamping mechanism 70 of the control board 16 of the charging mechanism 1 communicates separately with the hangar controller 103, facilitating the clamping mechanism 70 to promptly adjust the position of rechargeable batteries 20 that are not properly positioned, thereby improving the accuracy of the charging mechanism 1. This also prevents the risk of unsecured rechargeable batteries 20 escaping from the housing 10 due to bumps during vehicle operation, thereby improving the overall stability and safety of the drone hangar 100.

[0146] According to some embodiments of the present application, a drone controller 104 is provided on the drone, and the drone controller 104 communicates with the hangar controller 103. The drone controller 104 can obtain the parameters of the drone, such as the remaining power, whether the battery needs to be replaced, etc. When the drone needs to be used, a command can be sent to the drone controller 104, the hangar controller 103 receives the command, and the drone receives the take-off command. At the same time, the hangar controller 103 controls the clamping mechanism 70, and the clamping mechanism 70 clamps the rechargeable battery 20 in the battery compartment 14. At this time, the control panel 16 of the charging mechanism 1 obtains the status information of the rechargeable batteries 20 in the multiple battery compartments 14. The clamping mechanism 70 can obtain the status information of the rechargeable batteries 20 in the multiple battery compartments 14 and select the appropriate rechargeable battery 20 according to the information and put it into the drone. After obtaining the rechargeable battery 20, the drone enters the take-off state and takes off.

[0147] When the drone lands, the hangar controller 103 obtains drone information through the drone controller 104 and, based on the remaining battery level or the next flight instructions, drives the clamping mechanism 70 to remove the drone's internal rechargeable battery 20 and place it in the empty battery compartment 14 for charging. If the drone executes the battery replacement instruction, the clamping mechanism 70 clamps the rechargeable battery 20 in good condition in the battery compartment 14 and places it inside the drone. If the drone stops flying, the hangar controller 103 controls the clamping mechanism 70 to remove the drone's internal rechargeable battery 20 and place it in the empty battery compartment 14.

[0148] Thus, the drone controller 104 communicates with the hangar controller 103, allowing the hangar controller 103 to control the drone based on its flight status and obtain information about whether the drone needs to be replaced. When a battery replacement is required, the clamping mechanism 70 clamps the battery and performs the battery replacement operation, enabling automatic charging and battery replacement for the drone hangar 100, enhancing the intelligence of the drone hangar 100.

[0149] According to the vehicle 1000 in the embodiment of the fourth aspect of the present application, it includes the drone hangar 100 in the above embodiment, as shown in Figure 18.

[0150] According to the vehicle 1000 of the embodiment of the present application, the vehicle 1000 is equipped with a PAD host inside, and the PAD host can communicate with the user's personal wireless terminal. The user can connect to the PAD host through the personal wireless terminal to issue instructions to the drone hangar 100 and monitor the status of the drone hangar 100 in real time. The charging mechanism 1 in the drone hangar 100 reads the information in each battery compartment 14 and transmits the information to the user's personal wireless terminal through the control panel 16, the hangar controller 103 and the PAD host.

[0151] As a result, the signals of the drone hangar 100, the information related to the charging mechanism 1 and the rechargeable battery 20 can be interconnected with the entire vehicle. Users can query the required information about the rechargeable battery 20 and issue instructions to it on their personal wireless terminal, thereby improving the comfort and convenience of user use and realizing intelligent and automated drone charging.

[0152] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0153] In the description of the present application, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, "plurality" means two or more. In the description of the present application, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them. In the description of the present application, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature.

[0154] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0155] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and intent of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A charging mechanism (1), characterized in that: include: A housing (10), wherein at least one battery compartment (14) is defined in the housing (10), and at least one opening (50) is formed on the housing (10), wherein the opening (50) is in communication with the battery compartment (14); and At least one rebound component (30), the rebound component (30) being arranged in the battery compartment (14).

2. The charging mechanism (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (10) is provided with a battery compartment connector (17).

3. The charging mechanism (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that: A control panel (16) is provided on the housing (10), and the battery compartment connector (17) is provided on the control panel (16).

4. The charging mechanism (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The housing (10) comprises: A first shell (11), wherein at least one battery compartment (14) is defined in the first shell (11); a second shell (12), the second shell (12) being arranged on a side of the first shell (11) away from the opening (50); and A third shell (13), wherein the third shell (13) is arranged on a side of the second shell (12) away from the first shell (11), and the third shell (13) and the second shell (12) jointly define a control panel accommodating chamber (15), and the control panel (16) is arranged in the control panel accommodating chamber (15).

5. The charging mechanism (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of heat sinks (131) arranged at intervals are provided on a side of the third shell (13) away from the second shell (12).

6. The charging mechanism (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: A receiving groove (34) is formed in the battery compartment (14); The rebound assembly (30) comprises: A rebound slider (31), the rebound slider (31) being movably disposed in the receiving groove (34); and An elastic member (32), wherein the elastic member (32) is arranged between the rebound sliding block (31) and the side wall of the accommodating groove (34), and the elastic member (32) usually pushes the rebound sliding block (31) in a direction away from the side wall.

7. The charging mechanism (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rebound assembly (30) further comprises: A rebound shell (33), the rebound shell (33) being arranged in the battery compartment (14), the accommodating groove (34) being defined in the rebound shell (33), a through hole (331) being formed on the rebound shell (33), and at least a portion of the rebound slider (31) passing through the through hole (331).

8. The charging mechanism (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that: A mounting groove (141) is formed on the side wall of the battery compartment (14), and the resilient housing (33) is arranged in the mounting groove (141); The rebound slider (31) is provided with a rebound slider stop portion (312), the rebound slider stop portion (312) is located outside the mounting groove (141), and the rebound slider stop portion (312) passes through the through hole (331) and extends into the battery compartment (14).

9. The charging mechanism (1) according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that: A first guide column (341) is provided on the side wall of the accommodating groove (34); A receiving cavity is formed on the rebound slider (31), and at least one side of the receiving cavity facing the side wall of the receiving groove (34) is open. A second guide column (311) is provided on the inner wall of the side wall of the receiving cavity away from the receiving groove (34), and both ends of the elastic member (32) are respectively sleeved on the first guide column (341) and the second guide column (311).

10. The charging mechanism (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: There are a plurality of the rebound assemblies (30), and the plurality of the rebound assemblies (30) are respectively located on two sides of the battery compartment (14) that are opposite to each other.

11. The charging mechanism (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: There are a plurality of the battery compartments (14) and the rebound components (30), the plurality of battery compartments (14) are arranged at intervals along a first direction, and the plurality of rebound components (30) are respectively disposed in the plurality of battery compartments (14).

12. The charging mechanism (1) according to claim 11, characterized in that: The charging mechanism (1) further comprises: A heat exchange device (60), wherein the heat exchange device (60) is disposed on the housing (10), and the heat exchange device (60) is located on one side of the plurality of battery compartments (14) along a second direction, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

13. The charging mechanism (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that: Further including: A bracket (61), wherein the bracket (61) is arranged between the shell (10) and the heat exchange device (60).

14. The charging mechanism (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that: The shell (10) is a hollow structure.

15. A charging device (200), characterized in that: include: A charging mechanism (1), wherein the charging mechanism (1) is a charging mechanism (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14; and At least one rechargeable battery (20), the rechargeable battery (20) being detachably engaged in a battery compartment (14) of a housing (10) of the charging mechanism (1), the rechargeable battery (20) having a first position, and when the rechargeable battery (20) is located at the first position, a rebound assembly (30) of the charging mechanism (1) abuts against the rechargeable battery (20).

16. The charging device (200) according to claim 15, characterized in that: The rechargeable battery (20) also has a second position. The rechargeable battery (20) is movable between the first position and the second position. When the rechargeable battery (20) is located at the first position, the rechargeable battery (20) is fitted in the battery compartment (14); When the rechargeable battery (20) is located at the second position, the rechargeable battery (20) is suitable for being removed from the battery compartment (14), and the rebound component (30) of the charging mechanism (1) often pushes the rechargeable battery (20) toward the second position.

17. The charging device (200) according to claim 16, characterized in that: The rechargeable battery (20) comprises a battery connector (201); The charging mechanism (1) further comprises: At least one battery compartment connector (17), when the rebound assembly (30) is located in the first position, the battery connector (201) is electrically connected to the battery compartment connector (17), and when the rebound assembly (30) is located in the second position, the battery connector (201) is electrically disconnected from the battery compartment connector (17).

18. The charging device (200) according to any one of claims 15 to 17, characterized in that: The rechargeable battery (20) is provided with at least one battery stop portion (21); A receiving groove (34) is formed in the battery compartment (14); The rebound assembly (30) comprises: a rebound slider (31), the rebound slider (31) being movably arranged in the accommodating groove (34) along the moving direction of the rechargeable battery (20), the rebound slider (31) being suitable for abutting against the battery abutment portion (21); and An elastic member (32), wherein the elastic member (32) is arranged between the rebound slider (31) and the side wall of the accommodating groove (34), and the elastic member (32) usually pushes the rebound slider (31) in a direction away from the second position.

19. The charging device (200) according to claim 18, characterized in that: The rebound assembly (30) further comprises: A rebound shell (33), the rebound shell (33) is arranged in the battery compartment (14), the accommodating groove (34) is defined in the rebound shell (33), a through hole (331) is formed on the rebound shell (33), and a part of the rebound slider (31) passes through the through hole (331) to be suitable for abutting against the battery abutment portion (21).

20. The charging device (200) according to claim 19, characterized in that: The battery stop portion (21) is arranged on a side surface of the rechargeable battery (20) adjacent to the rebound component (30); A mounting groove (141) is formed on the side wall of the battery compartment (14), and the resilient housing (33) is arranged in the mounting groove (141); The rebound slider (31) is provided with a rebound slider stop portion (312) extending toward the battery stop portion (21); the rebound slider stop portion (312) is located outside the mounting groove (141); and the rebound slider stop portion (312) passes through the through hole (331) so as to be suitable for abutting against the battery stop portion (21).

21. The charging device (200) according to any one of claims 18 to 20, characterized in that: Further including: A locking assembly (40) is arranged between the battery compartment (14) and the rechargeable battery (20), and the locking assembly (40) is used to keep the rechargeable battery (20) in the battery compartment (14) when the rechargeable battery (20) is located in the first position.

22. The charging device (200) according to claim 21, characterized in that: The locking assembly (40) comprises: a locking member (41), the locking member (41) being arranged on one of the battery compartment (14) and the rechargeable battery (20); A locking groove (42), wherein the locking groove (42) is formed on the other of the battery compartment (14) and the rechargeable battery (20); when the locking member (41) is engaged in the locking groove (42), the rechargeable battery (20) is retained in the battery compartment (14); when the locking member (41) is disengaged from the locking groove (42), the resilient assembly (30) pushes the rechargeable battery (20) toward the second position.

23. The charging device (200) according to claim 22, characterized in that: At least one opening (50) is formed on the housing (10), the opening (50) is in communication with the battery compartment (14), and the rechargeable battery (20) is installed in the battery compartment (14) through the opening (50); The locking member (41) is arranged on the rechargeable battery (20), and the locking groove (42) is formed at one end of the battery compartment (14) adjacent to the opening (50).

24. The charging device (200) according to claim 23, characterized in that: The locking member (41) extends obliquely from the edge of the rechargeable battery (20) toward the central axis of the opening (50) of the rechargeable battery (20) toward the first position; The shape of the locking groove (42) is matched with the shape of the locking member (41).

25. The charging device (200) according to claim 15, characterized in that: At least one opening (50) is formed on the shell (10), the opening (50) is in communication with the battery compartment (14), the rechargeable battery (20) is installed in the battery compartment (14) through the opening (50), and the side wall of the opening (50) has a guide surface (51) extending obliquely toward the first position and the guide surface (51) toward the central axis of the opening (50).

26. The charging device (200) according to any one of claims 15 to 25, characterized in that: At least one positioning rib (142) is provided on the inner wall of the battery compartment (14), and the positioning rib (142) extends along the movement direction of the rechargeable battery (20); At least one positioning groove (22) is provided on the rechargeable battery (20); when the rechargeable battery (20) is located at the first position, the positioning rib (142) fits in the positioning groove (22).

27. The charging device (200) according to claim 26, characterized in that: There are a plurality of the positioning ribs (142) and a plurality of the positioning grooves (22), the plurality of the positioning ribs (142) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the battery compartment (14), the plurality of the positioning grooves (22) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rechargeable battery (20), and the plurality of the positioning ribs (142) are respectively fitted in the plurality of the positioning grooves (22).

28. The charging device (200) according to any one of claims 15 to 27, characterized in that: There are a plurality of the battery compartments (14), the rechargeable batteries (20) and the rebound assemblies (30), the plurality of battery compartments (14) are arranged at intervals along a first direction, the plurality of rechargeable batteries (20) are respectively detachably engaged in the battery compartments (14), and the plurality of rebound assemblies (30) are respectively arranged in the plurality of battery compartments (14).

29. The charging device (200) according to any one of claims 15 to 28, characterized in that: The charging mechanism (1) is suitable for charging a plurality of the rechargeable batteries (20).

30. A drone hangar (100), characterized in that: include: A body (101), wherein the drone (102) is adapted to be arranged on the body (101); A charging device (200), wherein the charging device (200) is a charging device (200) according to any one of claims 15 to 29, and the charging device (200) is arranged on the main body (101).

31. The drone hangar (100) according to claim 30, characterized in that: Further including: A clamping mechanism (70), wherein the clamping mechanism (70) is arranged on the body (101), and the clamping mechanism (70) is suitable for clamping the rechargeable battery (20) to achieve replacement of the rechargeable battery (20) of the drone (102).

32. The drone hangar (100) according to claim 31, characterized in that: A hangar controller (103) is provided in the drone hangar (100), and the control panel (16) of the charging mechanism (1) and the clamping mechanism (70) communicate with the hangar controller (103) respectively.

33. The drone hangar (100) according to claim 32, characterized in that: The drone (102) is provided with a drone controller (104), and the drone controller (104) communicates with the hangar controller (103).

34. A vehicle (1000), characterized in that: Comprising a drone hangar (100) according to any one of claims 30-33.

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