Battery charging method and apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicle nest

Abstract

Provided in the present disclosure are a battery charging method and apparatus for an unmanned aerial vehicle nest. The battery charging method for an unmanned aerial vehicle nest provided in the present disclosure comprises: acquiring connection information and charging status information of battery modules of an unmanned aerial vehicle; on the basis of the connection information and the charging status information, determining whether the battery modules meet a charging condition; and when the battery modules meet the charging condition, charging the battery modules, wherein the battery modules include a first battery module and a second battery module. By means of determining a charging condition for battery modules of an unmanned aerial vehicle and then charging the battery modules, the technical solution provided in the present disclosure achieves the effects of improving the charging efficiency of a single charging apparatus for the battery modules and extending the cruise range of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

Description

A battery charging method and device for drone nest

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This disclosure claims priority to Chinese patent application number 2024100604113, filed with the Patent Office of China on January 15, 2024, entitled “A Battery Charging Method and Device for a UAV Nest,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of drones, and in particular to a battery charging method and device for a drone nest. Background Art

[0004] As drone technology matures, it's finding widespread use in a variety of fields. Existing drone nests typically only support charging a single drone, and drones typically only carry one set of batteries. This prevents drones from achieving uninterrupted cruising, forcing them to return to their home base for recharging when their batteries run low. However, adding multiple battery modules and charging devices significantly increases costs. Therefore, improving the efficiency of rotating charging multiple battery modules using a single charging device has become a pressing issue.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present disclosure provides a battery charging method and device for a drone nest, so as to solve the problem of low charging efficiency of drone battery modules in the prior art.

[0007] The present disclosure provides a method for charging a battery of a drone nest, comprising:

[0008] Get the connection information and charging status information of the drone's battery module;

[0009] Determine whether the battery module meets the charging conditions based on the connection information and charging status information;

[0010] When the battery module meets the charging conditions, the battery module is charged;

[0011] The battery module includes a first battery module and a second battery module.

[0012] Optionally, obtain the connection information and charging status information of the drone's battery module, including:

[0013] Obtaining connection information of a first battery module connected to the drone and charging status information of the first battery module;

[0014] Obtain the connection information and charging status information of the second battery module in the drone nest.

[0015] Optionally, judging whether the battery module meets charging conditions based on the connection information and charging status information includes:

[0016] determining whether the first battery module meets a charging condition based on the connection information of the first battery module and the charging status information of the first battery module;

[0017] Whether the second battery module meets the charging condition is determined according to the connection information of the second battery module, the charging status information of the second battery module, and the charging status information of the first battery module.

[0018] Optionally, judging whether the first battery module meets the charging condition according to the connection information of the first battery module and the charging status information of the first battery module includes:

[0019] When the first battery module meets the first judgment condition, the second judgment condition and the third judgment condition, it is determined that the first battery module meets the charging condition;

[0020] When the first battery module does not meet any one of the first judgment condition, the second judgment condition, and the third judgment condition, it is determined that the first battery module does not meet the charging condition;

[0021] Among them, the first judgment condition is that the first battery module is in the drone nest, the second judgment condition is that the first battery module is connected to the charging device, and the third judgment condition is that the first battery module is in a state to be charged.

[0022] Optionally, judging whether the second battery module meets the charging condition according to the connection information of the second battery module, the charging status information of the second battery module, and the charging status information of the first battery module includes:

[0023] When the second battery module meets the fourth judgment condition, the fifth judgment condition, the sixth judgment condition, and the seventh judgment condition, it is determined that the second battery module meets the charging condition;

[0024] When the second battery module does not meet any one of the fourth judgment condition, the fifth judgment condition, the sixth judgment condition, and the seventh judgment condition, it is determined that the second battery module does not meet the charging condition;

[0025] Among them, the fourth judgment condition is that the second battery module is in the drone nest, the fifth judgment condition is that the second battery module is connected to the charging device, the sixth judgment condition is that the second battery module is in the charging state, and the seventh judgment condition is that the first battery module does not meet the charging conditions.

[0026] Optionally, when the battery module meets the charging conditions, charging the battery module includes:

[0027] When the first battery module meets the charging condition, the first battery module is charged.

[0028] Optionally, when the battery module meets the charging conditions, charging the battery module includes:

[0029] When the second battery module meets the charging condition, the second battery module is charged.

[0030] Optionally, when the first battery module meets the charging condition, charging the first battery module further includes:

[0031] When the first battery module is converted from the to-be-charged state to the fully-charged state, the connection between the first battery module and the charging device is disconnected.

[0032] Optionally, when the second battery module meets the charging condition, after charging the second battery module, the method further includes:

[0033] When the second battery module is converted from the to-be-charged state to the fully-charged state, the connection between the second battery module and the charging device is disconnected.

[0034] The present disclosure also provides a charging device for an energy storage circuit, comprising:

[0035] an acquisition module configured to acquire connection information and charging status information of a battery module of the drone;

[0036] a judgment module configured to judge whether the battery module meets the charging conditions based on the connection information and the charging status information;

[0037] A charging module configured to charge the battery module when the battery module meets the charging conditions;

[0038] The battery module includes a first battery module and a second battery module.

[0039] The battery charging method of the drone nest of the embodiment of the present disclosure obtains the connection information and charging status information of the drone's battery module, which includes a first battery module and a second battery module. According to the connection information and the charging status information, it is determined whether the first battery module or the second battery module meets the charging conditions. When the battery module meets the charging conditions, the first battery module or the second battery module is charged. The beneficial effects of the technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure include: by judging the charging conditions of the first battery module or the second battery module, and then charging the first battery module or the second battery module, the charging efficiency of the battery module by a single charging device and the cruising time of the drone are improved.

[0040] It should be understood that the contents described in this section are not intended to identify the key or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor are they intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become readily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0042] FIG1 is a flow chart of a battery charging method for a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0043] FIG2 is a flow chart of a battery charging method for a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] FIG3 is a flow chart of a battery charging method for a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] FIG4 is a flow chart of a battery charging method for a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] FIG5 is a flow chart of a battery charging method for a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0047] FIG6 is a flow chart of a battery charging method for a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0048] FIG7 is a flow chart of a battery charging method for a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0049] FIG8 is a flow chart of a battery charging method for a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0050] FIG9 is a flow chart of a battery charging method for a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0051] FIG10 is a schematic structural diagram of a charging device for an energy storage circuit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of the present disclosure, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0053] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the numbers used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0054] FIG1 is a flow chart of a method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG1 , the method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

[0055] S101: Obtain connection information and charging status information of the drone's battery module.

[0056] Optionally, the drone's battery modules are charged via a charging management system within the drone's nest, which typically includes a charging device. The drone's battery modules include a first battery module and a second battery module. The first battery module currently powers the drone, while the second battery module serves as a backup. The charging management system can determine whether each battery module is ready for charging by obtaining connection information and charging status information from the battery modules.

[0057] S102: Determine whether the battery module meets charging conditions based on the connection information and charging status information.

[0058] Optionally, based on the connection information of the battery module, the charging management system can determine whether the battery module is connected to the charging management system in the drone nest. Based on the charging status information of the battery module, the charging management system can determine the power of the battery module, and then determine whether the first battery module or the second battery module meets the charging conditions.

[0059] S103: When the battery module meets the charging conditions, charge the battery module.

[0060] The battery module includes a first battery module and a second battery module.

[0061] Optionally, when either the first or second battery module meets the charging conditions, the charging management system can charge the battery module that meets the charging conditions. The drone can alternately use the two battery modules for cruising, thereby increasing cruising time.

[0062] For example, the charge management system within the drone's nest obtains connection information and charging status information for the first and second battery modules. Based on the connection information for each battery module, the charge management system determines whether each battery module is connected to the charge management system within the drone's nest. Based on the battery module's charging status information, the charge management system determines the charge level of each battery module and, further, whether the first or second battery module meets the charging conditions. The charge management system charges the battery modules that meet the charging conditions. The drone alternates between the two battery modules for cruise control, thereby increasing cruise time.

[0063] The battery charging method for the drone nest provided in this embodiment obtains the connection information and charging status information of the drone's battery module, determines whether the battery module meets the charging conditions, and then charges the battery module that meets the charging conditions, thereby achieving the effect of improving the charging efficiency of the battery module by a single charging device and the drone's cruising time.

[0064] Optionally, FIG2 is a flow chart of a method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Based on the above embodiment, referring to FIG2 , the method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

[0065] S201: Acquire connection information of a first battery module connected to the drone and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0066] Optionally, the first battery module is connected to the drone to power the drone. The connection information of the first battery module includes whether the first battery module is currently inside the drone's nest and whether the first battery module is connected to a charging device of the charge management system. The charging status information of the first battery module includes whether the first battery module is in a state to be charged or a fully charged state.

[0067] S202: Acquire connection information of a second battery module and charging status information of the second battery module in the drone nest.

[0068] Optionally, the second battery module is located within the drone's nest and serves as a backup battery module for powering the drone. The second battery module's connection information includes whether the second battery module is currently within the drone's nest and whether the second battery module is connected to a charging device of the charge management system. The second battery module's charging status information includes whether the second battery module is in a waiting state or fully charged.

[0069] S102: Determine whether the battery module meets charging conditions based on the connection information and charging status information.

[0070] S103: When the battery module meets the charging conditions, charge the battery module.

[0071] Optionally, FIG3 is a flow chart of a method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Based on the above embodiment, referring to FIG3 , the method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

[0072] S201: Acquire connection information of a first battery module connected to the drone and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0073] S202: Acquire connection information of a second battery module and charging status information of the second battery module in the drone nest.

[0074] S301 : Determine whether the first battery module meets a charging condition based on connection information of the first battery module and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0075] Optionally, the charging management system may determine whether the first battery module meets the charging condition based on the connection information of the first battery module and the charging state information of the first battery module. When the first battery module meets the charging condition, the first battery module may be charged.

[0076] S302 : Determine whether the second battery module meets a charging condition based on the connection information of the second battery module, the charging status information of the second battery module, and the charging status information of the first battery module.

[0077] Optionally, the charging management system can determine whether the second battery module meets the charging condition based on the connection information of the second battery module, the charging status information of the second battery module, and the charging status information of the first battery module. If the second battery module meets the charging condition, the second battery module can be charged.

[0078] S103: When the battery module meets the charging conditions, charge the battery module.

[0079] Optionally, FIG4 is a flow chart of a method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Based on the above embodiment, referring to FIG4 , the method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

[0080] S201: Acquire connection information of a first battery module connected to the drone and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0081] S202: Acquire connection information of a second battery module and charging status information of the second battery module in the drone nest.

[0082] S401: When the first battery module meets the first judgment condition, the second judgment condition, and the third judgment condition, it is determined that the first battery module meets the charging condition.

[0083] Optionally, when the first battery module is inside the drone's nest and connected to a charging device of the charge management system, and the first battery module is in a state to be charged, it can be determined that the first battery module meets the charging condition. In this case, the first battery module is connected to the charging device of the charge management system, has a low charge level, and is in a state to be charged.

[0084] S402: When the first battery module does not meet any one of the first judgment condition, the second judgment condition, and the third judgment condition, it is determined that the first battery module does not meet the charging condition.

[0085] Among them, the first judgment condition is that the first battery module is in the drone nest, the second judgment condition is that the first battery module is connected to the charging device, and the third judgment condition is that the first battery module is in a state to be charged.

[0086] Optionally, when the first battery module is in the drone's nest, it indicates that the drone is in a cruising state. When the first battery module is not connected to a charging device, it cannot be charged. When the first battery module is not in a waiting-to-be-charged state, it can be considered that the first battery module is fully charged. In this case, the first battery module cannot be charged or does not need to be charged, and the charging condition is not met.

[0087] S302 : Determine whether the second battery module meets a charging condition based on the connection information of the second battery module, the charging status information of the second battery module, and the charging status information of the first battery module.

[0088] S103: When the battery module meets the charging conditions, charge the battery module.

[0089] Optionally, FIG5 is a flow chart of a method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Based on the above embodiment, referring to FIG5 , the method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

[0090] S201: Acquire connection information of a first battery module connected to the drone and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0091] S202: Acquire connection information of a second battery module and charging status information of the second battery module in the drone nest.

[0092] S301 : Determine whether the first battery module meets a charging condition based on connection information of the first battery module and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0093] S501: When the second battery module meets the fourth judgment condition, the fifth judgment condition, the sixth judgment condition, and the seventh judgment condition, it is determined that the second battery module meets the charging condition.

[0094] Alternatively, when the first battery module does not meet the charging conditions, the second battery module is located within the drone's nest and connected to the charging device of the charge management system, and the second battery module is in a state to be charged, then the second battery module can be determined to meet the charging conditions. In this case, the second battery module is connected to the charging device of the charge management system, has a low charge level, and is in a state to be charged.

[0095] S502: When the second battery module does not meet any one of the fourth judgment condition, the fifth judgment condition, the sixth judgment condition, and the seventh judgment condition, it is determined that the second battery module does not meet the charging condition.

[0096] Among them, the fourth judgment condition is that the second battery module is in the drone nest, the fifth judgment condition is that the second battery module is connected to the charging device, the sixth judgment condition is that the second battery module is in the charging state, and the seventh judgment condition is that the first battery module does not meet the charging conditions.

[0097] Optionally, when the first battery module meets the charging conditions, the first battery module is charged first, and therefore the second battery module cannot be charged. When the second battery module is inside the drone's nest, it indicates that the drone is in a cruising state. When the second battery module is not connected to a charging device, it cannot be charged. When the second battery module is not in the waiting state, it can be considered to be fully charged. In this case, the second battery module cannot be charged or does not need to be charged, and the charging conditions are not met.

[0098] S103: When the battery module meets the charging conditions, charge the battery module.

[0099] Optionally, FIG6 is a flow chart of a method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Based on the above embodiment, referring to FIG6 , the method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

[0100] S201: Acquire connection information of a first battery module connected to the drone and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0101] S202: Acquire connection information of a second battery module and charging status information of the second battery module in the drone nest.

[0102] S401: When the first battery module meets the first judgment condition, the second judgment condition, and the third judgment condition, it is determined that the first battery module meets the charging condition.

[0103] S402: When the first battery module does not meet any one of the first judgment condition, the second judgment condition, and the third judgment condition, it is determined that the first battery module does not meet the charging condition.

[0104] Among them, the first judgment condition is that the first battery module is in the drone nest, the second judgment condition is that the first battery module is connected to the charging device, and the third judgment condition is that the first battery module is in a state to be charged.

[0105] S302 : Determine whether the second battery module meets a charging condition based on the connection information of the second battery module, the charging status information of the second battery module, and the charging status information of the first battery module.

[0106] S601: When the first battery module meets the charging condition, charge the first battery module.

[0107] Optionally, when the first battery module meets the charging conditions, the charging management system can charge the first battery module through the charging device, and the first battery module can supply power to the drone after charging is completed.

[0108] Optionally, FIG7 is a flow chart of a method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Based on the above embodiment, referring to FIG7 , the method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

[0109] S201: Acquire connection information of a first battery module connected to the drone and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0110] S202: Acquire connection information of a second battery module and charging status information of the second battery module in the drone nest.

[0111] S301 : Determine whether the first battery module meets a charging condition based on connection information of the first battery module and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0112] S501: When the second battery module meets the fourth judgment condition, the fifth judgment condition, the sixth judgment condition, and the seventh judgment condition, it is determined that the second battery module meets the charging condition.

[0113] S502: When the second battery module does not meet any one of the fourth judgment condition, the fifth judgment condition, the sixth judgment condition, and the seventh judgment condition, it is determined that the second battery module does not meet the charging condition.

[0114] Among them, the fourth judgment condition is that the second battery module is in the drone nest, the fifth judgment condition is that the second battery module is connected to the charging device, the sixth judgment condition is that the second battery module is in a charging state, and the seventh judgment condition is that the first battery module does not meet the charging conditions.

[0115] S701: When the second battery module meets the charging condition, charge the second battery module.

[0116] Optionally, when the second battery module meets the charging conditions, the charging management system can charge the second battery module through the charging device. After charging is completed, the second battery module can switch with the first battery module to supply power to the drone.

[0117] Optionally, FIG8 is a flow chart of a method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Based on the above embodiment, referring to FIG8 , the method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

[0118] S201: Acquire connection information of a first battery module connected to the drone and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0119] S202: Acquire connection information of a second battery module and charging status information of the second battery module in the drone nest.

[0120] S401: When the first battery module meets the first judgment condition, the second judgment condition and the third judgment condition, it is determined that the first battery module meets the charging condition.

[0121] S402: When the first battery module does not meet any one of the first judgment condition, the second judgment condition, and the third judgment condition, it is determined that the first battery module does not meet the charging condition.

[0122] Among them, the first judgment condition is that the first battery module is in the drone nest, the second judgment condition is that the first battery module is connected to the charging device, and the third judgment condition is that the first battery module is in a state to be charged.

[0123] S302 : Determine whether the second battery module meets a charging condition based on the connection information of the second battery module, the charging status information of the second battery module, and the charging status information of the first battery module.

[0124] S601: When the first battery module meets the charging condition, charge the first battery module.

[0125] S801: When the first battery module is converted from a to-be-charged state to a fully-charged state, disconnect the first battery module from the charging device.

[0126] Optionally, when the charging management system charges the first battery module from the standby state to the fully charged state, the charging management system disconnects the first battery module from the charging device. After disconnection, the first battery module can supply power to the drone, and the charging management system returns to the standby state and reacquires connection information and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0127] Optionally, FIG9 is a flow chart of a method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Based on the above embodiment, referring to FIG9 , the method for charging a battery of a drone nest provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

[0128] S201: Acquire connection information of a first battery module connected to the drone and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0129] S202: Acquire connection information of a second battery module and charging status information of the second battery module in the drone nest.

[0130] S301 : Determine whether the first battery module meets a charging condition based on connection information of the first battery module and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0131] S501: When the second battery module meets the fourth judgment condition, the fifth judgment condition, the sixth judgment condition, and the seventh judgment condition, it is determined that the second battery module meets the charging condition.

[0132] S502: When the second battery module does not meet any one of the fourth judgment condition, the fifth judgment condition, the sixth judgment condition, and the seventh judgment condition, it is determined that the second battery module does not meet the charging condition.

[0133] Among them, the fourth judgment condition is that the second battery module is in the drone nest, the fifth judgment condition is that the second battery module is connected to the charging device, the sixth judgment condition is that the second battery module is in the charging state, and the seventh judgment condition is that the first battery module does not meet the charging conditions.

[0134] S701: When the second battery module meets the charging condition, charge the second battery module.

[0135] S901: When the second battery module is converted from a to-be-charged state to a fully-charged state, disconnect the second battery module from the charging device.

[0136] Optionally, when the charging management system charges the second battery module from the standby state to a fully charged state, the charging management system disconnects the second battery module from the charging device. After disconnection, the second battery module can switch to the first battery module to power the drone, and the charging management system returns to the standby state and reacquires the connection information and charging status information of the first battery module.

[0137] Exemplarily, the charging management system in the drone nest obtains the connection information of the first battery module and the charging status information of the first battery module, and the connection information and charging status information of the second battery module.

[0138] When the first battery module is inside the drone's nest and connected to the charging device of the charge management system, and the first battery module is in a waiting state, it can be determined that the first battery module meets the charging conditions. Otherwise, the first battery module does not meet the charging conditions. When the first battery module meets the charging conditions, the charge management system charges the first battery module through the charging device. After charging is complete, the charge management system disconnects the first battery module from the charging device. After charging is complete, the first battery module supplies power to the drone.

[0139] If the first battery module does not meet the charging conditions, and the second battery module is inside the drone's nest and connected to the charging device of the charge management system, and the second battery module is in the waiting state, the second battery module can be determined to meet the charging conditions. Otherwise, the second battery module does not meet the charging conditions. When the second battery module meets the charging conditions, the charge management system can charge the second battery module through the charging device. After charging is complete, the charge management system disconnects the second battery module from the charging device. After charging is complete, the second battery module switches with the first battery module to provide power to the drone. The drone uses the two battery modules alternately for cruise control, thereby increasing cruise time.

[0140] Optionally, FIG10 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a charging device for an energy storage circuit provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Based on the above embodiment, referring to FIG10 , the charging device 10 for an energy storage circuit provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

[0141] The acquisition module 11 is configured to obtain connection information and charging status information of the battery module of the drone.

[0142] The judgment module 12 is configured to judge whether the battery module meets the charging conditions according to the connection information and the charging status information.

[0143] The charging module 13 is configured to charge the battery module when the battery module meets the charging conditions.

[0144] The battery module includes a first battery module and a second battery module.

[0145] The charging device for the energy storage circuit provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure obtains the connection information and charging status information of the battery module of the drone, which includes a first battery module and a second battery module. Based on the connection information and charging status information, it is determined whether the battery module meets the charging conditions. When the battery module meets the charging conditions, the battery module is charged. By determining the charging conditions of the first battery module or the second battery module and then charging the first battery module or the second battery module, the charging efficiency of the battery module by a single charging device and the cruising time of the drone are improved.

[0146] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used to reorder, add, or delete steps. For example, the steps described in this disclosure can be performed in parallel, sequentially, or in a different order, as long as the desired results of the technical solutions of this disclosure can be achieved, and this document is not limited here.

[0147] The above specific embodiments do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions may be made based on design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure shall be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Industrial Applicability

[0148] The present disclosure provides a battery charging method and device for a drone nest. By obtaining the connection information and charging status information of the drone's battery module, it is determined whether the battery module meets the charging conditions, and then the battery module that meets the charging conditions is charged. This achieves the effect of improving the charging efficiency of a single charging device for the battery module and the drone's cruising time.

Claims

1. A battery charging method for a drone nest, characterized in that, Including: Obtaining connection information and charging status information of the battery module of the drone; Judging whether the battery module meets the charging conditions according to the connection information and the charging status information; Charging the battery module when the battery module meets the charging conditions; Wherein, the battery module includes a first battery module and a second battery module.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The obtaining connection information and charging status information of the battery module of the drone includes: Obtaining the connection information of the first battery module connected to the drone and the charging status information of the first battery module; Obtaining the connection information of the second battery module in the drone nest and the charging status information of the second battery module.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The judging whether the battery module meets the charging conditions according to the connection information and the charging status information includes: Judging whether the first battery module meets the charging conditions according to the connection information of the first battery module and the charging status information of the first battery module; Judging whether the second battery module meets the charging conditions according to the connection information of the second battery module, the charging status information of the second battery module and the charging status information of the first battery module.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The judging whether the first battery module meets the charging conditions according to the connection information of the first battery module and the charging status information of the first battery module includes: Judging that the first battery module meets the charging conditions when the first battery module meets the first judgment condition, the second judgment condition and the third judgment condition; Judging that the first battery module does not meet the charging conditions when the first battery module does not meet any one of the first judgment condition, the second judgment condition and the third judgment condition; Wherein, the first judgment condition is that the first battery module is in the drone nest, the second judgment condition is that the first battery module is connected to the charging device, and the third judgment condition is that the first battery module is in a state to be charged.

5. The method according to claim 3, wherein The judging whether the second battery module meets the charging conditions according to the connection information of the second battery module, the charging status information of the second battery module and the charging status information of the first battery module includes: Judging that the second battery module meets the charging conditions when the second battery module meets the fourth judgment condition, the fifth judgment condition, the sixth judgment condition and the seventh judgment condition; Judging that the second battery module does not meet the charging conditions when the second battery module does not meet any one of the fourth judgment condition, the fifth judgment condition, the sixth judgment condition and the seventh judgment condition; Wherein, the fourth judgment condition is that the second battery module is in the drone nest, the fifth judgment condition is that the second battery module is connected to the charging device, the sixth judgment condition is that the second battery module is in a state to be charged, and the seventh judgment condition is that the first battery module does not meet the charging conditions.

6. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The charging the battery module when the battery module meets the charging conditions includes: Charging the first battery module when the first battery module meets the charging conditions.

7. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that When the battery module meets the charging conditions, charging the battery module includes: When the second battery module meets the charging conditions, charging the second battery module.

8. The method according to claim 6, wherein After charging the first battery module when the first battery module meets the charging conditions, it further includes: When the first battery module changes from the state of waiting to be charged to the fully charged state, disconnecting the connection between the first battery module and the charging device.

9. The method according to claim 7, wherein After charging the second battery module when the second battery module meets the charging conditions, it further includes: When the second battery module changes from the state of waiting to be charged to the fully charged state, disconnecting the connection between the second battery module and the charging device.

10. A charging device for an energy storage circuit, characterized in that, It includes: An acquisition module configured to acquire the connection information and charging status information of the battery module of the drone; A judgment module configured to judge whether the battery module meets the charging conditions according to the connection information and the charging status information; A charging module configured to charge the battery module when the battery module meets the charging conditions; Wherein, the battery module includes a first battery module and a second battery module.

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