Battery Cover Plate Mechanism for Protected UAV Tracker Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) tracking devices face battery performance degradation due to exposure in outdoor environments, leading to increased frequency of battery replacement and reduced endurance.
Innovation Solution
An accommodation mechanism with a housing, connection assembly, cover plate, and locking assembly that encloses the battery holder, preventing direct exposure and enhancing protection, including a cover plate that rotates to open or close the battery holder and a locking assembly to secure the cover plate, thereby improving the working environment and extending the battery's service life.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the battery is directly exposed to increase accessibility for frequent replacement, then the ease of operation is improved, but the battery performance degrades due to outdoor environmental exposure
Solution Approach 1:
The battery compartment is segmented from the main device body through a separable cover plate structure. This allows the battery to be accessed independently without exposing the entire device, protecting internal components while enabling quick battery replacement by opening only the specific compartment.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover plate acts as an intermediary element between the user and the battery. It provides a controlled access point that shields the battery from direct environmental exposure while still allowing easy insertion and removal of the battery through the opening mechanism.
2Ease of operation
If the battery is directly exposed for easy access, then the ease of operation is improved, but the protection from environmental factors is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cover plate is pre-positioned to cover and protect the battery compartment before any environmental exposure occurs. This preliminary protective action prevents dust, moisture, and other contaminants from reaching the battery during normal operation, while the quick-release mechanism allows rapid access when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover plate functions as a flexible protective barrier that can be quickly opened and closed. This thin film-like structure provides effective environmental protection while maintaining ease of access, allowing the battery compartment to be sealed when not in use and opened for replacement without complex mechanisms.
3Reliability
If a cover plate is added to protect the battery, then the reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cover plate is merged with the battery compartment structure itself, forming an integrated unit that is part of the housing assembly. This combination eliminates the need for separate protective enclosures while still providing effective shielding, reducing overall device complexity compared to adding independent protective structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover plate incorporates a self-latching mechanism that automatically locks into place when closed, eliminating the need for additional fasteners, screws, or complex locking systems. This self-service feature simplifies the overall structure while ensuring reliable protection and easy user operation.
Data Source
AI summary
The embodiments of the present disclosure disclose an accommodation mechanism, an unmanned aerial vehicle tracking device and an unmanned aerial vehicle tracking system, wherein the accommodation mechanism comprises a housing, a connection assembly, a cover plate and a locking assembly, the housing is provided with a battery holder formed from a side wall of the housing facing an internal recess of the housing, and the battery holder is configured to accommodate a battery; the connecting assembly is respectively connected to one end of the cover plate and the housing, and the cover plate is configured to rotate relative to the housing; the cover plate is configured to open or cover an opening of the battery holder; a locking assembly is provided on the housing and is configured to lock or unlock the cover plate.