Drone Charging Container With Clamping and Pre-Flight Checks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for storing, charging, and operating flying machines are inefficient, time-consuming, and pose safety risks due to manual operation and lack of pre-flight checks, especially for unmanned aircraft.
Innovation Solution
Integrated charging and transporting systems that allow for simultaneous charging of multiple flying machines using clamping mechanisms and electric circuits, with automated docking and monitoring, and include features for mechanical guidance and electrical connectors to ensure proper positioning and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual charging and handling processes are used for flying machines, then operational flexibility is maintained, but time consumption and labor intensity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (charging, storage, and transport) into a single integrated system. The container serves as both storage and charging device, eliminating the need for separate charging equipment and manual battery handling, thereby significantly improving charging efficiency and reducing time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables automatic charging through docking mechanisms that self-align and connect flying machines to charging terminals. The automated docking and charging process eliminates manual intervention, allowing the system to service itself and dramatically reducing labor intensity and time consumption.
2Reliability
If multiple separate containers are used to store and transport flying machines, then individual machine protection is ensured, but setup and packing time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple storage containers into a single integrated container system that can accommodate multiple flying machines simultaneously. This unified structure maintains individual machine protection while eliminating the need to handle multiple separate containers, significantly reducing setup and packing time.
Solution Approach 2:
The container is designed with universal functionality to store, protect, and charge multiple types of flying machines in a single unit. The multi-functional design includes adjustable compartments for different machine sizes and integrated charging stations, allowing one container to replace multiple specialized containers.
3Productivity
If automated docking and charging systems are implemented, then charging efficiency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates docking, positioning, and charging functions into a unified automated system within the container. By combining these functions rather than implementing them as separate systems, the patent achieves high charging efficiency while minimizing the increase in overall system complexity.
4Reliability
If pre-flight check systems are added to unmanned flying machines, then flight safety improves, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs pre-flight checks automatically during the docking and charging process, before the flying machine is deployed. This preliminary action ensures flight safety by identifying and addressing potential issues before they affect operation, while the automation keeps operational complexity low.
Solution Approach 2:
The pre-flight check system incorporates feedback mechanisms that automatically monitor and report the status of various flight-critical components. The system provides real-time feedback on battery charge level, motor functionality, and sensor status, enabling automated safety assessments without requiring complex manual operational procedures.
Data Source
AI summary
A flying machine storage container is provided that comprises multiple charging stations and a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism is configured to secure flying machines in the charging stations and securely close charging circuits between the storage container and the flying machines. A system for launching flying machines is also provided. The system comprises two regions and a transition region between the two regions. The two regions each constrain the positioning of a flying machine and the transition region enables a flying machine to move from the first region to the second region to reach an exit. A flying machine having sufficient performance capabilities will be able to successfully launch. Centralized and decentralized communication architectures are also provided for communicating data between a central control system, multiple storage containers, and multiple stored flying machines stored at each of the storage containers.