Battery lock mechanism, mobile body, and battery

Abstract

The present technology pertains to a battery lock mechanism, a moving body, and a battery that can facilitate the mounting and locking of a battery in a moving body, such as a drone. The battery lock mechanism comprises: a mounting part where a battery is mounted in a moving body; and a lock member that is provided to the mounting part and can set, through an inversion spring structure, the battery to a locked position where the battery is locked in a state of being mounted to the mounting part, or an unlocked position where the battery can be removed from the mounting part. The present technology can be applied, for example, to a drone.

Description

Battery lock mechanism, mobile object, and battery

[0001] The present technology relates to a battery locking mechanism, a mobile body, and a battery, and more particularly to a battery locking mechanism, a mobile body, and a battery that facilitates attachment and locking of a battery in a mobile body.

[0002] Conventionally, a system for automatically replacing a drone's battery has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] In the invention described in Patent Document 1, the tapered pillar member abuts against the groove-shaped positioning mechanism of the battery in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the battery is attached or detached by a spring member, thereby fixing the position of the battery in the drone.

[0004] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2022-97373

[0005] However, drones often operate quickly, and the drone body and battery may be subjected to forces of several tens of G. While the technology described in Patent Document 1 uses tapered pillar members, which make it easier to attach the battery, it is expected that the battery may become more likely to come off the drone. In contrast, if the elastic force of the spring member is strengthened to prevent the battery from coming off, it is expected that it will become more difficult to attach the battery.

[0006] The present technology has been developed in light of these circumstances, and makes it easy to attach and lock batteries in mobile objects such as drones.

[0007] A battery lock mechanism according to a first aspect of the present technology includes an attachment portion to which a battery is attached in a mobile body, and a locking member provided on the attachment portion and configured to use an inverted spring structure to set the battery to a lock position that locks the battery attached to the attachment portion, or to an unlock position that allows the battery to be removed from the attachment portion.

[0008] A moving body according to a second aspect of the present technology includes a mounting portion to which a battery is mounted, and a locking member provided on the mounting portion and configured to use an inverted spring structure to set a lock position that locks the battery while it is mounted on the mounting portion, or an unlock position that allows the battery to be removed from the mounting portion.

[0009] A battery according to a third aspect of the present technology is a battery for a mobile body, and is provided with a guide groove that is provided in a battery mounting portion of the mobile body and that guides a guide key provided in a locking member that can be set, by an inverted spring structure, to a locked position that locks the battery while mounted in the mounting portion, or to an unlocked position that allows the battery to be removed from the mounting portion.When the battery is inserted into the mounting portion while set in the locked position, the locking member is set from the locked position to the unlocked position, and after the battery is mounted, the guide groove sets the locking member to the locked position.

[0010] In the first or second aspect of the present technology, a battery is attached to an attachment portion, and a locking member is set by an inverted spring structure to a locked position that locks the battery attached to the attachment portion, or to an unlocked position that allows the battery to be removed from the attachment portion.

[0011] In a third aspect of the present technology, a guide key provided on a locking member that is provided in the battery mounting portion of a mobile body and that can be set by an inverted spring structure to a lock position that locks the battery while it is mounted in the mounting portion, or to an unlock position that allows the battery to be removed from the mounting portion, is guided so that when the battery is inserted into the mounting portion while set in the locked position, the locking member is set from the locked position to the unlocked position, and after the battery is mounted, the locking member is set to the locked position.

[0012] 13 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a drone system to which the present technology is applied. It is a schematic diagram showing an example configuration of the exterior of a drone. It is a diagram showing an example of a battery locking mechanism. It is a diagram showing an example of a battery locking mechanism. It is a diagram showing an example configuration of the exterior of a locking member. It is a diagram showing an example configuration of the exterior of a battery. It is a plan view of a battery. It is a bottom view of a battery. It is a rear view showing a state in which a battery is attached to a cabinet. It is an A-A sectional view of the rear view of FIG. 9. It is a B-B sectional view of the rear view of FIG. 9. It is a diagram showing an example of a battery position. It is a rear view showing a state in which a battery is attached to a cabinet. It is a C-C sectional view of the rear view of FIG. 13. It is a D-D sectional view of the rear view of FIG. 13. It is a diagram for explaining a procedure for attaching a battery ... an example of a method for checking the locked state of a battery. It is a diagram for explaining the stability of the locked state of the battery. It is a diagram for explaining the stability of the locked state of the battery. It is a diagram for explaining the stability of the locked state of the battery. It is a diagram for explaining the procedure for removing a battery. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an example of a method for checking the locked state of a battery, a method for checking the locked state of a battery, and a method for detecting the state of a locking member.

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present technology will be described. The description will be made in the following order: 1. Embodiment 2. Modification 3. Other

[0014] <<1. Embodiment>> An embodiment of the present technology will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 27 .

[0015] <Configuration Example of Drone System 1> FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a drone system 1 to which the present technology is applied.

[0016] The drone system 1 includes a drone 11, a battery 12L, a battery 12R, a remote controller 13-1, and a remote controller 13-2. The remote controller 13-1 is connected to the drone 11 without going through the Internet 21. The remote controller 13-2 is connected to the drone 11 via the Internet 21.

[0017] The drone 11 includes a sensing unit 41, a photographing unit 42, a locking member 43L, a locking member 43R, an information processing device 44, a power unit 45, and a communication device 46.

[0018] The sensing unit 41 includes several sensors as necessary for detecting the state of the drone 11 and the state of the surroundings of the drone 11. For example, the sensing unit 41 may include a radar, a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging, Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging), an ultrasonic sensor, an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), etc. For example, the sensing unit 41 may include a voltage detection sensor that detects the voltage of the battery 12L and the battery 12R, and a current detection sensor that detects the current of the battery 12L and the battery 12R. The sensing unit 41 supplies sensor data output from each sensor to the information processing device 44.

[0019] The photographing unit 42 includes one or more cameras that photograph the surroundings of the drone 11. The type of camera included in the photographing unit 42 is not particularly limited. For example, the photographing unit 42 may include a camera capable of distance measurement, such as a ToF (Time Of Flight) camera. The photographing unit 42 supplies image data obtained by photographing to the information processing device 44.

[0020] The locking member 43L is a member that locks the battery 12L attached to the drone 11 so that it does not come off the drone 11.

[0021] The locking member 43R is a member that locks the battery 12R attached to the drone 11 so that it does not come off the drone 11.

[0022] It is also possible to provide a sensor for detecting the state of the locking members 43L and 43R, and have the sensor supply sensor data indicating the detection result of the state of the locking members 43L and 43R to the information processing device 44.

[0023] The information processing device 44 executes various processes related to the operation of the drone 11 based on one or more of the sensor data supplied from the sensing unit 41, the image data supplied from the photographing unit 42, the data indicating the state of the locking member 43 supplied from the locking member 43, the data indicating the states of the batteries 12L and 12R supplied from the batteries 12L and 12R, the data received from the remote controller 13-1 via the communication device 46, and the data received from the remote controller 13-2 via the Internet 21 and the communication device 46. For example, the information processing device 62 controls the power unit 45 to control the flight of the drone 11. For example, the information processing device 62 generates data indicating the state of the drone 11 and transmits the data to the remote controller 13-1 or the remote controller 13-2 via the communication device 46 and, if necessary, via the Internet 21.

[0024] The power unit 45 includes a device that generates the power required for the drone 11 to fly, such as a motor that rotates the propellers (not shown) of the drone 11.

[0025] The communication device 46 communicates directly with the remote controller 13-1 to send and receive various data, and also communicates via the Internet 21 with the remote controller 13-2 to send and receive various data.

[0026] The battery 12L and the battery 12R are attached to the drone 11 and supply power for operating the drone 11. Note that, for example, the battery 12L and the battery 12R may supply information indicating the states of the battery 12L and the battery 12R to the information processing device 44.

[0027] Although the battery 12L and the battery 12R are distinguished by the position where they are attached to the drone 11, they are actually the same thing.

[0028] The remote controller 13 - 1 and the remote controller 13 - 2 have the same configuration, and include an input device 61 , an information processing device 62 , an output device 63 , and a communication device 64 .

[0029] The input device 61 is a device for remotely controlling the drone 11. The input device 61 supplies input data input by a user to the information processing device 62.

[0030] The information processing device 62 executes processes such as remote control of the drone 11 based on input data supplied from the input device 61 and data received from the drone 11 via the communication device 64. For example, the information processing device 62 generates remote control data for remotely controlling the drone 11 and transmits it to the drone 11 via the communication device 64.

[0031] The output device 63 is a device that outputs information necessary for remotely controlling the drone 11. For example, the output device 63 displays a screen for remotely controlling the drone 11, information indicating the status of the drone 11, images captured by the drone 11, and the like.

[0032] The communication device 64 communicates with the drone 11 and transmits and receives various data. The communication method of the communication device 64 may be either wireless communication or wired communication. The communication device 64 may communicate via the Internet 21 or may communicate without using the Internet 21.

[0033] Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between the batteries 12L and 12R, they will simply be referred to as the batteries 12. Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between the remote controllers 13-1 and 13-2, they will simply be referred to as the remote controllers 13. Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between the locking members 43L and 43R, they will simply be referred to as the locking members 43.

[0034] The number of drones 11 and remote controllers 13 is not limited to this example. For example, a plurality of drones 11 may be provided, and one or three or more remote controllers 13 may be provided.

[0035] <Configuration Example of Drone 11> FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration example of the exterior of the drone 11.

[0036] The drone 11 includes a main body 101 and propeller sections 102FL to 102RR.

[0037] In the following description, the side where the battery 12 is inserted will be referred to as the rear side of the drone 11, and the side opposite the side where the battery 12 is inserted will be referred to as the front side of the drone 11. Furthermore, the left side facing the same direction as the drone 11 will be referred to as the left side of the drone 11, and the right side will be referred to as the right side of the drone 11.

[0038] Propeller section 102FL is provided to extend diagonally forward and left from the left side surface of main body section 101. Propeller section 102FR is provided to extend diagonally forward and right from the right side surface of main body section 101. Propeller section 102RL is provided to extend diagonally rearward and left from the left side surface of main body section 101. Propeller section 102RR is provided to extend diagonally rearward and right from the right side surface of main body section 101.

[0039] The battery 12L and the battery 12R are attached side by side to the left and right on the back surface of the main body 101 of the drone 11. The battery 12L is locked by a locking member 43L when attached to the main body 101, and is fixed so as not to come off from the main body 101. The battery 12R is locked by a locking member 43R when attached to the main body 101, and is fixed so as not to come off from the main body 101.

[0040] <Locking mechanism for battery 12> Figures 3 and 4 show examples of a locking mechanism for the battery 12 of the drone 11. Figure 3 shows the state of the vicinity of the cabinet 121 of the drone 11 before the battery 12 is attached. Figure 4 shows the state of the vicinity of the cabinet 121 of the drone 11 after the battery 12 is attached. Note that the cabinet 121 is illustrated in a simplified form in Figures 3 and 4.

[0041] The cabinet 121 is a mounting portion in which the batteries 12 are mounted, and is made of metal, for example, and stores and holds two batteries 12 side by side.

[0042] The locking member 43L is provided above the insertion opening for the battery 12L in the cabinet 121. An operating portion of the locking member 43L (an operating portion 151CL of a lever 151 of the locking member 43L, which will be described later) is exposed to the outside from the insertion opening in the cabinet 121. This allows the user to easily operate the locking member 43L regardless of whether the battery 12L is present or not.

[0043] The locking member 43R is provided above the insertion opening for the battery 12R in the cabinet 121. An operating portion of the locking member 43R (an operating portion 151CR of a lever 151 of the locking member 43R, which will be described later) is exposed to the outside from the insertion opening in the cabinet 121. This allows the user to easily operate the locking member 43R regardless of whether the battery 12R is present or not.

[0044] 3 , the battery 12L is inserted into the left side of the cabinet 121 and slides from the rear to the front of the drone 11. When the battery 12L is attached (inserted all the way in), as shown by arrow A2, the battery 12L abuts against the locking member 43L, causing it to rotate counterclockwise and lock the battery 12L. That is, the battery 12L is fixed by the locking member 43L so that it does not come off the cabinet 121.

[0045] Although not shown in the drawings, the battery 12R, like the battery 12L, is inserted into the right side of the cabinet 121 and slides from the rear to the front of the drone 11. When the battery 12R is attached (inserted all the way in), the battery 12R abuts against the locking member 43R, causing it to rotate clockwise and lock the battery 12R. In other words, the battery 12R is fixed by the locking member 43R so that it does not come off the cabinet 121.

[0046] When the battery 12L is to be removed from the cabinet 121, the locking member 43L is rotated clockwise to unlock the battery 12L, as shown by the arrow A11 in Fig. 4. Then, the battery 12L is slid from the front to the rear of the drone 11 and removed from the cabinet 121, as shown by the arrow A12.

[0047] Although not shown, when the battery 12R is to be removed from the cabinet 121, the locking member 43R is rotated counterclockwise to unlock the battery 12R. Then, the battery 12R slides from the front to the rear of the drone 11 and is removed from the cabinet 121.

[0048] <Configuration Example of Locking Member 43L> Fig. 5 shows a configuration example of the appearance of the locking member 43L. Fig. 5A is a perspective view of the locking member 43L seen obliquely from above, and Fig. 5B is a perspective view of the locking member 43L seen obliquely from below.

[0049] The locking member 43L includes a lever 151L, a rod 152L, a spring 153L, and a color label 154L.

[0050] In the following description, the end of the locking member 43L where the rod 152L is provided will be referred to as the leading or front end of the locking member 43L, and the end where the operating part 151CL is formed will be referred to as the trailing or rear end of the locking member 43L. In the following description, the surface of the locking member 43L (lever 151) where the operating part 151CL is formed will be referred to as the front surface, and the surface where the lock boss 151BL is formed will be referred to as the back surface.

[0051] The lever 151 is a dogleg-shaped member made of resin (for example, virgin material, high-strength material, etc.) A shaft hole 151AL for a rotation shaft is formed in the bent portion of the lever 151, which passes through between the front and back surfaces.

[0052] On the back surface of the lever 151 , a cylindrical lock boss 151 BL is formed between the tip of the lever 151 and the shaft hole 151 AL as a guide key that regulates the movement of the lever 151 .

[0053] An operating portion 151CL in the shape of a triangular prism with slightly rounded edges is formed on the front surface at the end of the lever 151. The operating portion 151CL is used, for example, by a user to place their finger on it to operate the locking member 43L.

[0054] The rod 152L is a cylindrical resin member (e.g., virgin material, high-strength material, etc.) with a flange and a rounded tip. The rod 152L is attached to the lever 151L via a spring 153L. The tip of the rod 152L protrudes from the tip of the lever 151L, and the rear end of the rod 152L is connected to the lever 151L via the spring 153L. The rod 152L can slide in the front-to-rear direction of the lever 151L via the spring 153L, and the length of the portion of the rod 152L that protrudes forward (in the protruding direction) from the tip of the lever 151L changes. In addition, the flange limits the maximum length of the portion of the rod 152L that protrudes from the tip of the lever 151L.

[0055] Hereinafter, when the rod 152L slides in the direction in which it protrudes from the lever 151L, it is referred to as the rod 152L extending. Conversely, when the rod 152L slides in the direction opposite to the direction in which it protrudes from the lever 151L, it is referred to as the rod 152L retracting.

[0056] A color label 154L is attached or painted on the front surface of the lever 151L between the shaft hole 151AL and the operating part 151CL. The color label 154L is, for example, a label with a conspicuous color, and is used to visually identify the state of the locking member 43L, as will be described later.

[0057] Although not shown, the locking member 43R includes a lever 151R, a rod 152R, a spring 153R, and a color label 154R. The locking member 43R has the same configuration as the locking member 43L, except that it has a symmetrical shape to the locking member 43L.

[0058] In the following description, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the locking members 43L and 43R, the "L" and "R" at the end of the reference numerals will be omitted.

[0059] <Example of External Configuration of Battery 12> Next, an example of the external configuration of the battery 12 will be described with reference to Fig. 6 to Fig. 8. Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the battery 12. Fig. 7 is a plan view of the battery 12. Fig. 8 is a bottom view of the battery 12.

[0060] 6 to 8 indicate the insertion direction when the battery 12 is attached to the cabinet 121. Hereinafter, the insertion direction of the battery 12 will be referred to as the forward direction, and the direction opposite to the insertion direction will be referred to as the rearward direction. Hereinafter, the side surface of the battery 12 facing forward will be referred to as the front surface or front face, and the side surface of the battery 12 facing backward will be referred to as the rear surface or back face.

[0061] The battery 12 has a rectangular parallelepiped (box-shaped) shape.

[0062] 7, guide grooves 201L, 201R, and 202 are formed on the top surface of the battery 12. The guide grooves 201L and 201R have bilaterally symmetrical shapes, and the top surface of the battery 12 also has a bilaterally symmetrical shape.

[0063] The guide groove 201L is formed by walls 201AL to 201DL and walls 201EL to 201GL. The walls 201AL to 201DL form the right wall of the guide groove 201L, and the walls 201EL to 201GL form the left wall of the guide groove 201L.

[0064] The wall 201AL extends diagonally rearward to the left from the front end of the guide groove 201L and is connected to the wall 201BL. The wall 201BL extends rearward from the rear end of the wall 201AL and is connected to the wall 201CL. The wall 201CL extends diagonally rearward slightly to the right from the rear end of the wall 201BL and is connected to the wall 201DL. The wall 201DL extends diagonally rearward slightly to the left from the rear end of the wall 201CL and is connected to the wall 201HL. The rear end of the wall 201DL extends rearward near its rear end.

[0065] The wall 201EL extends rearward from the front end of the guide groove 201L and is connected to the wall 201FL. The wall 201FL extends diagonally rearward to the right from the rear end of the wall 201EL and is connected to the wall 201GL. The wall 201GL extends diagonally rearward to the left from the rear end of the wall 201FL. The walls 201FL and 201GL form a protrusion that protrudes inward of the guide groove 201L.

[0066] The guide groove 201R is formed by walls 201AR to 201DR and walls 201ER to 201GR. The walls 201AR to 201DR form the left wall of the guide groove 201R, and the walls 201ER to 201GR form the right wall of the guide groove 201R.

[0067] The wall 201AR extends diagonally rearward to the right from the front end of the guide groove 201R and is connected to the wall 201BR. The wall 201BR extends rearward from the rear end of the wall 201AR and is connected to the wall 201CR. The wall 201CR extends diagonally rearward slightly to the left from the rear end of the wall 201BR and is connected to the wall 201DR. The wall 201DR extends diagonally rearward slightly to the right from the rear end of the wall 201CR and is connected to the wall 201HR. The wall 201DR extends rearward near its rear end.

[0068] The wall 201ER extends rearward from the front end of the guide groove 201R and is connected to the wall 201FR. The wall 201FR extends diagonally rearward to the left from the rear end of the wall 201ER and is connected to the wall 201GR. The wall 201GR extends diagonally rearward to the right from the rear end of the wall 201FR. The walls 201FR and 201GR form a protrusion that protrudes inward into the guide groove 201R.

[0069] The wall 201HL extends slightly diagonally forward and to the right from the rear end of the wall 201DL and is connected to the left end of the wall 201HR. The wall 201HR extends slightly diagonally forward and to the left from the rear end of the wall 201DR and is connected to the right end of the wall 201HL. As will be described later, the walls 201HL and 201HR are used to lock the battery 12 to the cabinet 121 using the locking member 43.

[0070] The guide groove 202 extends rearward between the guide grooves 201L and 201R. Near the rear end of the guide groove 202, a pair of protrusions 202A are formed that protrude inward from the left and right walls.

[0071] 8, guide grooves 203L and 203R are formed on the bottom surface of the battery 12. The guide grooves 203L and 203R have bilaterally symmetrical shapes, and the bottom surface of the battery 12 also has a bilaterally symmetrical shape.

[0072] The guide groove 203L extends rearward from the front end of the battery 12 near the left end of the bottom surface. A pair of protrusions 203AL are formed near the rear end of the guide groove 203L, protruding inward from the left and right walls.

[0073] The guide groove 203R extends rearward (parallel to the guide groove 203L) from the front end of the battery 12 near the right end of the bottom surface. Near the rear end of the guide groove 203R, a pair of protrusions 203AR are formed that protrude inward from the left and right walls, at approximately the same positions as the protrusions 203AL of the guide groove 203L.

[0074] In the following description, reference numerals of the various parts that are not necessary for the explanation will be omitted from the illustrations as appropriate.

[0075] <Method of Mounting Battery 12> Next, an example of a method of mounting the battery 12 in the cabinet 121 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0076] Fig. 9 is a rear view showing the state in which the battery 12 is attached to the cabinet 121. Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of the rear view of Fig. 9. Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of the rear view of Fig. 9. Figs. 10 and 11 show an example of a state in which the battery 12L and the battery 12R are locked by the locking members 43L and 43R (hereinafter referred to as the locked state).

[0077] 10 and 11 , locking member 43L is attached to the ceiling of cabinet 121 via a rotation shaft 251L so as to be rotatable in a direction parallel to the ceiling of cabinet 121 (left-right direction). Locking member 43R is attached to the ceiling of cabinet 121 via a rotation shaft 251R so as to be rotatable in a direction parallel to the ceiling of cabinet 121 (left-right direction).

[0078] The periphery of the locking member 43L (the movable range of the locking member 43L) is surrounded by the walls 121A to 121FL of the cabinet 121. The periphery of the locking member 43R (the movable range of the locking member 43R) is surrounded by the walls 121A to 121FR of the cabinet 121.

[0079] The wall 121A extends short in the left-right direction between the locking members 43L and 43R.

[0080] Wall 121BL extends diagonally forward and left from the left end of wall 121A and is connected to wall 121CL. Hereinafter, the connection point between wall 121A and wall 121BL will be referred to as unlock point P1L. Hereinafter, the connection point between wall 121BL and wall 121CL will be referred to as switching point P2L. Wall 121CL extends diagonally forward and left from switching point P2L and is connected to wall 121DL. The angle of wall 121CL relative to the left-right direction of cabinet 121 is larger than the angle of wall 121BL relative to the left-right direction of cabinet 121. Hereinafter, the connection point between wall 121CL and wall 121DL will be referred to as lock point P3L. Wall 121DL extends leftward from lock point P3L and is connected to wall 121EL. Wall 121EL extends rearward from the left end of wall 121DL and is connected to wall 121FL. The wall 121FL extends diagonally rearward and leftward from the rear end of the wall 121EL.

[0081] Wall 121BR extends diagonally forward to the right from the right end of wall 121A and is connected to wall 121CR. Hereinafter, the connection point between wall 121A and wall 121BR will be referred to as unlock point P1R. Hereinafter, the connection point between wall 121BR and wall 121CR will be referred to as switching point P2R. Wall 121CR extends diagonally forward to the right from switching point P2R and is connected to wall 121DR. The angle of wall 121CR with respect to the left-right direction of cabinet 121 is larger than the angle of wall 121BR with respect to the left-right direction of cabinet 121. Hereinafter, the connection point between wall 121CR and wall 121DR will be referred to as lock point P3R. Wall 121DR extends rightward from lock point P3R and is connected to wall 121ER. Wall 121ER extends rearward from the right end of wall 121DR and is connected to wall 121FR. The wall 121FR extends obliquely rearward to the right from the rear end of the wall 121ER.

[0082] A partition 121G extending in the front-rear direction is provided between the battery 12L and the battery 12R.

[0083] 12A to 12C show examples of positions of the locking member 43L when the battery 12L is attached to the cabinet 121.

[0084] The locking member 43L is set to a lock position in which the battery 12 is fixed in place in the cabinet 121 by an inverted spring structure using a spring 153L, and an unlock position in which the battery 12 can be removed from the cabinet 121.

[0085] 12B shows a state in which the lock member 43L is set at the switching point P2L, where the tip of the rod 152L of the lock member 43L abuts against the switching point P2L.

[0086] When the locking member 43L is set to the switching point P2L and a counterclockwise force is applied, the tip of the rod 152L shifts leftward toward the lock point P3L (hereinafter referred to as the locked position side). Then, the rod 152L extends due to the restoring force of the spring 153L of the locking member 43L, and the tip of the rod 152L is guided by the wall 121CL of the cabinet 121, causing the locking member 43L to automatically rotate counterclockwise, ultimately reaching the state shown in FIG. 12A. That is, the tip of the rod 152L abuts against the lock point P3L, and the vicinity of the tip of the left side of the lever 151L of the locking member 43L abuts against the wall 121EL of the cabinet 121. That is, the locking member 43L is set to the locked position.

[0087] In this state, the position of the battery 12L is fixed by the locking member 43L, and the battery 12L is locked so as not to come off from the cabinet 121.

[0088] When the locking member 43L is set to the switching point P2L and a clockwise force is applied, the tip of the rod 152L shifts rightward toward the unlock point P1L (hereinafter referred to as the unlock position). Then, the rod 152L extends due to the restoring force of the spring 153L of the locking member 43L, and the tip of the rod 152L is guided by the wall 121BL of the cabinet 121, causing the locking member 43L to automatically rotate clockwise, ultimately reaching the state shown in FIG. 12C. That is, the tip of the rod 152L abuts against the unlock point P1L, and the vicinity of the rear end of the left side of the main body 101 of the locking member 43L abuts against the wall 121FL of the cabinet 121. That is, the locking member 43L is set to the unlock position.

[0089] In this state, the battery 12L is unlocked by the locking member 43L, and the battery 12L can be removed from the cabinet 121.

[0090] Although detailed description is omitted, the locking member 43R moves symmetrically to the locking member 43L. Therefore, the locked and unlocked positions of the locking member 43R relative to the switching point P2R are left-right opposite to the locked and unlocked positions of the locking member 43L relative to the switching point P2L. In addition, the operating direction of the locking member 43R is left-right opposite to the operating direction of the locking member 43L.

[0091] Fig. 13 is a rear view showing the state in which the battery 12 is attached to the cabinet 121, similar to Fig. 9. Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along CC of the rear view of Fig. 13. Fig. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along DD of the rear view of Fig. 13.

[0092] As shown in FIG. 14, a rail 121HL and a rail 121HR are provided on the ceiling of the cabinet 121 at positions symmetrical to each other.

[0093] The rail 121HL is provided at a position corresponding to the guide groove 202 of the battery 12L, and extends rearward from the front end of the cabinet 121. When the battery 12L is inserted into the cabinet 121, the guide groove 202 of the battery 12L slides along the rail 121HL, thereby determining the insertion direction of the battery 12L. Furthermore, the position of the battery 12L in the insertion direction is determined by the protrusion 202A of the guide groove 202 of the battery 12L.

[0094] The rail 121HR is provided at a position corresponding to the guide groove 202 of the battery 12R, and extends rearward from the front end of the cabinet 121. When the battery 12R is inserted into the cabinet 121, the guide groove 202 of the battery 12R slides along the rail 121HR, thereby determining the insertion direction of the battery 12R. Furthermore, the position of the battery 12R in the insertion direction is determined by the protrusion 202A of the guide groove 202 of the battery 12R.

[0095] As shown in FIG. 15, rails 121IL and 121IR are provided on the floor surface of the cabinet 121 at positions symmetrical to each other.

[0096] The rail 121IL is provided at a position corresponding to the guide groove 203R of the battery 12L, and extends rearward from the front end of the cabinet 121. When the battery 12L is inserted into the cabinet 121, the guide groove 203R of the battery 12L moves along the rail 121IL, thereby determining the insertion direction of the battery 12L. Furthermore, the position of the battery 12L in the insertion direction is determined by the protrusion 203AR of the guide groove 203R of the battery 12L.

[0097] The rail 121IR is provided at a position corresponding to the guide groove 203L of the battery 12L, and extends rearward from the front end of the cabinet 121. When the battery 12R is inserted into the cabinet 121, the guide groove 203L of the battery 12R moves along the rail 121IR, thereby determining the insertion direction of the battery 12R. Furthermore, the position of the battery 12R in the insertion direction is determined by the protrusion 203AL of the guide groove 203L of the battery 12R.

[0098] <Procedure for Mounting the Battery 12> Next, a procedure for mounting the battery 12 in the cabinet 121 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0099] For example, in step 1, the insertion of the battery 12L is started with the locking member 43L set to the locked position, causing the wall 201AR of the battery 12L to abut against the lock boss 151BL.

[0100] Next, in step 2, the battery 12L is further inserted, and the wall 201AR of the battery 12L guides the lock boss 151BL, causing the lock member 43L to rotate clockwise. Also, the wall 121CL of the cabinet 121 guides the rod 152L of the lock member 43L while contracting, and the lock member 43L reaches the switching point.

[0101] Next, in step 3, when another battery 12L is inserted, the wall 201AR of the battery 12L guides the lock boss 151BL, causing the lock member 43L to rotate further clockwise and switch to the unlocked position. Then, the rod 152L extends due to the restoring force of the spring 153L of the lock member 43L, and the tip of the rod 152L is guided by the wall 121BL of the cabinet 121, causing the lock member 43L to automatically rotate clockwise and reach the unlocked position.

[0102] Next, in step 4, the battery 12L is further inserted, and the wall 201FR of the battery 12L abuts against the lock boss 151BL of the lock member 43L.

[0103] Next, in step 5, the battery 12L is further inserted, and the wall 201FR of the battery 12L guides the lock boss 151BL, causing the lock member 43L to rotate counterclockwise. Also, the wall 121BL of the cabinet 121 guides the rod 152L of the lock member 43L while contracting, and the lock member 43L reaches the switching point.

[0104] Next, in step 6, another battery 12L is inserted, and the locking member 43L rotates further counterclockwise and switches to the locked position. Then, the restoring force of the spring 153L of the locking member 43L extends the rod 152L, causing the tip of the rod 152L to abut against the wall 121CL of the cabinet 121. In addition, the locking boss 151BL abuts against the wall 201CR of the battery 12L.

[0105] Next, in step 7, the battery 12L is further inserted, the lock boss 151BL is guided by the walls 201CR and 201DR of the battery 12L, and the lock member 43L is kept in the locked position.

[0106] Next, in step 8, when the battery 12L is inserted all the way to the front end of the cabinet 121 and attached to the cabinet 121, the lock boss 151BL moves rearward away from the wall 201DR of the battery 12L. This causes the rod 152L to extend due to the restoring force of the spring 153L of the lock member 43L, automatically rotating the lock member 43L to the left and reaching the locked position. Furthermore, the lock boss 151BL of the lock member 43L abuts against the wall 201HR of the battery 12L, fixing the position of the battery 12L in the insertion direction and locking the battery 12L.

[0107] When the battery 12L is attached with the locking member 43L set to the unlock position, the attachment of the battery 12 starts from step 3.

[0108] In this way, whether the locking member 43L is in the locked position or the unlocked position, the battery 12L can be attached to the cabinet 201 and locked by simply inserting the battery 12L without directly operating the locking member 43L.

[0109] FIG. 19 shows a state in which the battery 12L and the battery 12R are set to the locked state.

[0110] 19A, when the battery 12L is locked, the operation unit 151CL of the locking member 43L approaches the center of the cabinet 121. Similarly, when the battery 12R is locked, the operation unit 151CR of the locking member 43R approaches the center of the cabinet 121. This brings the operation unit 151CL of the locking member 43L and the operation unit 151CR of the locking member 43R into a state in which they are close to each other.

[0111] This allows the user to easily check whether the battery 12L and the battery 12R are locked by pinching the operating units 151CL and 151CR with their fingers, as shown in B of FIG. 19, for example.

[0112] FIG. 20 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the wall 201HL and wall 201HR of the battery 12L.

[0113] As shown in this figure, the wall 201HR of the battery 12L is slightly tilted clockwise (the direction of rotation that sets the locking member 43 to the unlocked position) with respect to the left-right direction of the battery 12L (the direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the battery 12L).

[0114] 21 , when the battery 12L is locked by the locking member 43L and the lock boss 151BL of the locking member 43L abuts against the wall 201HR of the battery 12L, the locking member 43L tilts (e.g., 5°) counterclockwise with respect to the reference line L1 (the rotation direction that sets the locking member 43L to the locked position). The reference line L1 indicates the direction in which the battery 12L is inserted into or removed from the cabinet 121.

[0115] 22, when the battery 12 is locked and a force F1 is applied to the battery 12L in a direction to remove the battery 12L from the cabinet 121, a force F2 is applied to the lock boss 151BL of the locking member 43L in a direction perpendicular to the wall 201HR of the cabinet 121. This force F2 rotates the locking member 43L counterclockwise (toward the locked position) as shown by arrow A21. Therefore, the force F2 causes the locking member 43L to rotate in a direction to maintain the locked position.

[0116] As a result, even if a force F1 is applied to the battery 12L, the locked state of the battery 12L is stably maintained as long as the locking member 43L is not destroyed.

[0117] Note that even if only one of the methods shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 is implemented, it is possible to achieve the effect of stably maintaining the locked state of the battery 12L described above.

[0118] Furthermore, the force of the spring 153L of the locking member 43L is not related to the force with which the locking member 43L holds the battery 12L in the locked state. Therefore, there is no need to increase the force of the spring 153L to increase the force with which the battery 12L is held in the locked state, and this prevents a decrease in the operability of the locking member 43L due to an increase in the force of the spring 153L.

[0119] Although detailed description will be omitted, the battery 12R is also attached to the cabinet 121 and locked in the same manner as the battery 12L.

[0120] <Procedure for Removing Battery 12> Next, a procedure for removing the battery 12L from the cabinet 121 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0121] First, in step 1, the battery 12L is locked by the locking member 43L.

[0122] Next, in step 2, the user rotates the lock member 43L clockwise to move it to the unlock position, which moves the lock boss 151BL of the lock member 43L away from the wall 201HR of the battery 12L, and the battery 12L enters the unlocked state.

[0123] Next, in step 3, when the battery 12 is pulled out, the wall 201GR of the battery 12L abuts against the lock boss 151BL of the locking member 43L and guides the lock boss 151BL. This causes the locking member 43L to rotate counterclockwise. Furthermore, the wall 121BL of the cabinet 121 guides the rod 152L of the locking member 43L while contracting, and the locking member 43L reaches the switching point.

[0124] Next, in step 4, when the battery 12 is further pulled out, the locking member 43L switches to the locked position. Then, the rod 152L extends due to the restoring force of the spring 153L of the locking member 43L, and the rod 152L abuts against the wall 121CL of the cabinet 121. In addition, the wall 201DR of the battery 12L abuts against the lock boss 151BL of the locking member 43L, guiding the lock boss 151BL.

[0125] Next, in step 5, when the battery 12 is further pulled out, the wall 201CR of the battery 12L abuts against the lock boss 151BL of the lock member 43L and guides the lock boss 151BL. This causes the lock member 43L to rotate clockwise. Furthermore, the wall 121CL of the cabinet 121 guides the rod 152L of the lock member 43L while contracting, and the lock member 43L reaches the switching point.

[0126] Next, in step 6, when the battery 12 is further pulled out, the rod 152L switches to the unlocked position. Then, the rod 152L extends due to the restoring force of the spring 153L of the locking member 43L, and the tip of the rod 152L is guided by the wall 121BL of the cabinet 121, and the locking member 43L automatically rotates clockwise and reaches the unlocked position.

[0127] Next, in step 7, when the battery 12 is further pulled out, the lock boss 151BL of the lock member 43L is kept out of contact with the battery 12, and the lock member 43L is kept in the unlocked position. This allows the battery 12L to be completely pulled out.

[0128] In this way, the user can easily remove the battery 12 from the cabinet 121 by simply switching the locking member 43L to the unlocked position and pulling out the battery 12, and the locking member 43L remains in an unlocked position.

[0129] Although detailed description will be omitted, the battery 12R is also removed from the cabinet 121 in the same manner as the battery 12L.

[0130] <Use of Color Label 154 of Locking Member 43> Next, the use of the color label 154 of the locking member 43 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. FIG.

[0131] 26A and 26B are perspective views of the vicinity of the locking member 43L when the locking member 43L is set to the locked position.

[0132] In this example, a canopy 122 is provided between the cabinet 121 and the battery 12L.

[0133] In this way, when the locking member 43L is set to the locked position, the color label 154L is hidden by the canopy 122 and cannot be seen.

[0134] 27A and 27B are perspective views of the vicinity of the locking member 43L when the locking member 43L is set to the unlocked position.

[0135] In this way, when the locking member 43L is set to the unlocked position, the color label 154L is not hidden by the canopy 122 but is visible.

[0136] This allows the user to easily check the position of the lock member 43L using the color label 154L.

[0137] Although detailed description will be omitted, the user can also easily check the position of the lock member 43R by using the color label 154R.

[0138] <<2. Modifications>> Modifications of the above-described embodiments of the present technology will now be described.

[0139] <Modifications Regarding Locking Member 43> For example, the state of the locking member 43 (for example, the position of the locking member 43) may be detected electrically.

[0140] For example, as shown in FIG. 28, a switch 301 may be provided near the locking member 43L of the cabinet 121 of the drone 11.

[0141] For example, when the locking member 43L is set to the locked position, the switch 301 is turned on, and when the locking member 43L is set to a position other than the locked position, the switch 301 is turned off, thereby electrically detecting the state of the locking member 43L.

[0142] For example, when the locking member 43L is set to the unlocked position, the switch 301 is turned on, and when the locking member 43L is set to a position other than the unlocked position, the switch 301 is turned off, thereby electrically detecting the state of the locking member 43L.

[0143] In addition, it is also possible to electrically detect the state of the lock member 43R using a similar method.

[0144] In addition, the information processing device 44 of the drone 11 may perform various processes based on the detection results of whether or not the battery 12 is attached to the drone 11 and the state of the locking member 43.

[0145] For example, the information processing device 44 can detect whether the battery 12 is attached by using at least one of the voltage detection sensor and the current detection sensor included in the sensing unit 41. Furthermore, for example, the information processing device 44 may detect whether the battery 12 is attached by combining at least one of the voltage detection sensor and the current detection sensor with the detection result of the state of the lock member 43 by the switch 301.

[0146] For example, when the information processing device 44 detects that the battery 12 is attached, the information processing device 44 may attempt to communicate with the detected battery 12. For example, when the battery 12 is not attached or immediately after the battery 12 is attached, if power is supplied to the information processing device 44 and the information processing device 44 is able to operate, the information processing device 44 may start communication with the attached battery 12 immediately after the switch 301 detects that the battery 12 is attached after the battery 12 is attached.

[0147] Note that the case where power can be supplied to the information processing device 44 when the battery 12 is not attached means, for example, a case where power is constantly supplied to the information processing device 44 from an auxiliary battery different from the battery 12. The case where power can be supplied to the information processing device 44 immediately after the battery 12 is attached means, for example, a case where power is constantly supplied to the information processing device 44 from the battery 12 while the battery 12 is attached, regardless of whether the battery 12 has one output system or two or more output systems.

[0148] For example, when the battery 12 is removed from the drone 11, if the information processing device 44 detects that the locking member 43 is set to the unlocked position while communication with the battery 12 is connected, it can send a command to the battery 12 or terminate communication with the battery 12.

[0149] For example, the drone 11 may have a hot-swap function that allows the battery 12 to be replaced while the power is on. In this case, for example, the information processing device 44 may detect that the locking member 43 has been set to the unlocked position before the battery 12 has been removed, and may execute various processes. For example, when the information processing device 44 detects that the locking member 43 has been set to the unlocked position before the battery 12 has been removed, the information processing device 44 may transmit information to the remote controller 13 via the communication device 46, and cause the output device 63 of the information processing device 44 to display the status of the battery 12 and the locking member 43 to notify the user, in parallel with executing the process with the battery 12.

[0150] In the above description, an example has been shown in which the locking member 43 is provided on the ceiling of the cabinet 121, but the locking member 43 may be provided on a surface other than the ceiling among the inner surfaces perpendicular to the insertion opening of the cabinet 121. For example, the locking member 43 may be provided on the left side surface, right side surface, or floor surface inside the cabinet 121.

[0151] For example, the locking member 43 can be made of metal (e.g., aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, stainless steel alloy, iron, etc.) in addition to the resin mentioned above, which makes it possible to lock a heavier battery 12.

[0152] <Modifications Regarding Batteries 12> The number of batteries 12 can be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of batteries 12 can be one or three or more.

[0153] <Modifications of the Reverse Spring Structure> The reversal spring structure of the present technology may be applied to components other than compression coil springs (e.g., springs 153L and 153R). For example, a leaf spring, a resin spring, a torsion coil spring, a cushion, or the like may be applied.

[0154] <Application example of this technology> This technology can also be applied to locking mechanisms for parts other than drone batteries.

[0155] For example, this technology can be applied to mounting structures for drone RTK (Real Time Kinematic), quick release structures for gimbals, fixing structures for external antennas, fixing structures for USB (Universal Serial Bus) dongles, fixing structures for external devices such as parachutes, etc.

[0156] For example, the present technology can also be applied to locking mechanisms for components such as batteries of moving objects other than drones, such as vehicles and robots.

[0157] For example, the present technology can also be applied to locking mechanisms for components such as batteries in devices other than mobile objects.

[0158] <<3. Others>> The embodiments of the present technology are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present technology.

[0159] <Examples of Combinations of Configurations> The present technology can also have the following configurations.

[0160] (1) A battery lock mechanism comprising: a mounting section in a mobile body to which a battery is mounted; and a locking member provided in the mounting section, the locking member being settable by a reversing spring structure to a locked position that locks the battery mounted in the mounting section, or an unlocked position that allows the battery to be removed from the mounting section. (2) The battery lock mechanism described in (1), in which the locking member is set to the locked position when shifted in a first direction from a switching point between the locked position and the unlocked position, and is set to the unlocked position when shifted from the switching point in a second direction different from the first direction. (3) The battery lock mechanism described in (2), in which when the battery is inserted into the mounting section in the locked position, the locking member is set from the locked position to the unlocked position by the battery abutting against the locking member, and is set to the locked position after the battery is mounted. (4) The battery lock mechanism according to (3), wherein the locking member includes a guide key, and when the battery is inserted into the mounting portion with the locking member set to the locked position, the guide key is guided by a guide groove in the battery, thereby setting the locking member from the locked position to the unlocked position, and after the battery is mounted, the locking member is set to the locked position. (5) The battery lock mechanism according to (4), wherein the locking member includes: a lever including the guide key, a spring, and a rod that protrudes from the lever in a predetermined protruding direction and can be shifted in the protruding direction by the spring. (6) The battery lock mechanism according to (5), wherein the lever is rotatable in a direction parallel to one of the inner surfaces of the mounting portion that are perpendicular to the battery insertion opening, and the position of the locking member is switched by the tip of the rod being guided by a wall of the mounting portion. (7) The battery lock mechanism according to (6), wherein when the locking member is set to the switching point, the spring is compressed by the wall of the mounting portion, and the restoring force of the spring sets the locking member to the locked position or the unlocked position.(8) The battery lock mechanism according to (7), wherein the locking member is set to the locked position when the lever is rotated from the switching point in a first rotational direction corresponding to the first direction, and is set to the unlocked position when the lever is rotated from the switching point in a second rotational direction corresponding to the second direction. (9) The battery lock mechanism according to (8), wherein the locking member is inclined in the first rotational direction with respect to the direction of insertion or removal of the battery when the battery is locked. (10) The battery lock mechanism according to any of (6) to (9), wherein, when the battery is locked, the guide key abuts against a wall that is provided on the battery and is inclined in a rotational direction corresponding to the second direction with respect to a direction perpendicular to the battery insertion direction. (11) The battery lock mechanism according to any one of (6) to (10), wherein the mounting portion allows a first battery and a second battery to be mounted side by side, and wherein a first locking member corresponding to the first battery and a second locking member corresponding to the second battery are provided on the mounting portion. (12) The battery lock mechanism according to (11), wherein the first locking member and the second locking member have opposite operating directions. (13) The battery lock mechanism according to (12), wherein when the first battery is locked by the first locking member and the second battery is locked by the second locking member, the lever operating portion of the first locking member and the lever operating portion of the first locking member are close to each other. (14) The battery lock mechanism according to any one of (5) to (13), wherein the lever operating portion is exposed from the battery insertion opening of the mounting portion and can be operated from outside the mounting portion. (15) A battery lock mechanism according to any one of (4) to (14), in which, when the battery is removed from the mounting portion while the battery is set to the unlocked position, the guide key is guided by the guide groove, thereby maintaining the locking member in a state where it is not set to the locked position.(16) The battery lock mechanism according to any one of (3) to (15), wherein, when the battery is inserted into the mounting portion while the locking member is set to the unlocked position, the battery abuts against the locking member, thereby setting the locking member from the unlocked position to the locked position after the battery is mounted. (17) The battery lock mechanism according to any one of (1) to (16), wherein the mounting portion includes a rail that corresponds to a guide groove provided in the battery and defines the insertion direction of the battery. (18) The battery lock mechanism according to any one of (1) to (17), wherein the moving object is a drone. (19) A moving object comprising: a mounting portion to which a battery is mounted; and a locking member provided in the mounting portion and configured to be set, by a reversing spring structure, to a locked position that locks the battery in a state where it is mounted in the mounting portion, or to an unlocked position in which the battery can be removed from the mounting portion. (20) A battery for a mobile body, comprising: a guide groove that is provided in a battery mounting portion of the mobile body, and that guides a guide key provided on a locking member that can be set to a lock position that locks the battery mounted in the mounting portion by an inverted spring structure, or to an unlocked position that allows the battery to be removed from the mounting portion, so that when the battery is inserted into the mounting portion while set to the locked position, the locking member is set from the locked position to the unlocked position, and after the battery is mounted, the battery is set to the locked position.

[0161] The effects described in this specification are merely examples and are not limiting, and other effects may also be present.

[0162] 1 drone system, 11 drone, 12L, 12R battery, 43L, 43R locking member, 121 cabinet, 121A to 121FR wall, 151L, 151R lever, 151BL, 151BR lock boss, 152L, 152R rod, 201L, 201R guide groove, 201AL to 201GR wall, 202, 203L, 203R guide groove, P1L, P1R unlock point, P2L, P2R switching point, P3L, P3R lock point

Claims

1. A battery lock mechanism comprising: a mounting section in a mobile object to which a battery is mounted; and a locking member provided in the mounting section that has an inverted spring structure and can be set to a lock position that locks the battery while it is mounted in the mounting section, or an unlock position that allows the battery to be removed from the mounting section.

2. The battery lock mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the locking member is set to the locked position when shifted in a first direction from a switching point between the locked position and the unlocked position, and is set to the unlocked position when shifted from the switching point in a second direction different from the first direction.

3. A battery lock mechanism as described in claim 2, wherein when the battery is inserted into the mounting portion while the locking member is set to the locked position, the locking member is set to the unlocked position by the battery abutting against it, and after the battery is mounted, the locking member is set to the locked position.

4. A battery lock mechanism as described in claim 3, wherein the locking member is provided with a guide key, and when the battery is inserted into the mounting portion with the locking member set to the locked position, the guide key is guided by a guide groove in the battery, causing the locking member to be set from the locked position to the unlocked position, and after the battery is mounted, the locking member is set to the locked position.

5. A battery lock mechanism as described in claim 4, wherein the locking member comprises a lever having the guide key, a spring, and a rod that protrudes from the lever in a predetermined protruding direction and can be shifted in the protruding direction by the spring.

6. A battery lock mechanism as described in claim 5, wherein the lever is rotatable in a direction parallel to one of the inner surfaces of the mounting section that is perpendicular to the battery insertion opening, and the position of the locking member is switched by the tip of the rod being guided by the wall of the mounting section.

7. A battery lock mechanism as described in claim 6, wherein when the locking member is set at the switching point, the spring is compressed by the wall of the mounting portion, and the restoring force of the spring sets the locking member to the locked position or the unlocked position.

8. A battery lock mechanism as described in claim 7, wherein the locking member is set to the locked position when the lever is rotated from the switching point in a first rotational direction corresponding to the first direction, and is set to the unlocked position when the lever is rotated from the switching point in a second rotational direction corresponding to the second direction.

9. The battery lock mechanism according to claim 8, wherein the locking member is inclined in the first rotation direction with respect to the direction in which the battery is attached or detached when the battery is locked.

10. A battery lock mechanism as described in claim 6, wherein, when the battery is locked, the guide key abuts against a wall provided on the battery that is inclined in a rotational direction corresponding to the second direction with respect to a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the battery.

11. A battery lock mechanism as described in claim 6, wherein the mounting section is capable of mounting a first battery and a second battery side by side, and a first locking member corresponding to the first battery and a second locking member corresponding to the second battery are provided on the mounting section.

12. The battery lock mechanism according to claim 11, wherein the first locking member and the second locking member are operated in opposite directions.

13. A battery lock mechanism as described in claim 12, wherein when the first battery is locked by the first locking member and the second battery is locked by the second locking member, the operating portion of the lever of the first locking member and the operating portion of the lever of the second locking member are close to each other.

14. A battery lock mechanism according to claim 5, wherein the operating portion of the lever is exposed from the battery insertion opening of the mounting portion and can be operated from outside the mounting portion.

15. A battery lock mechanism as described in claim 4, wherein when the battery is removed from the mounting portion while set to the unlocked position, the guide key is guided by the guide groove, thereby maintaining the locking member not set to the locked position.

16. A battery lock mechanism as described in claim 3, wherein when the battery is inserted into the mounting portion while the locking member is set to the unlocked position, the battery abuts against the locking member, causing the locking member to be set from the unlocked position to the locked position after the battery is mounted.

17. A battery lock mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion is provided with a rail that corresponds to a guide groove provided in the battery and determines the insertion direction of the battery.

18. The battery lock mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the moving object is a drone.

19. A mobile object comprising: a mounting portion into which a battery is mounted; and a locking member provided on the mounting portion, which has an inverted spring structure and can be set to a lock position that locks the battery while it is mounted in the mounting portion, or to an unlock position that allows the battery to be removed from the mounting portion.

20. A battery for a mobile body, comprising a guide groove that is provided in a battery mounting portion of the mobile body and that guides a guide key provided on a locking member that can be set, by an inverted spring structure, to a lock position that locks the battery while mounted in the mounting portion, or to an unlock position that allows the battery to be removed from the mounting portion, so that when the battery is inserted into the mounting portion while set to the locked position, the locking member is set from the locked position to the unlocked position, and after the battery is mounted, the battery is set to the locked position.

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