Flying Machine Charging Container With Clamping and Pre-Launch 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 multiple flying machines to be automatically positioned, clamped, and electrically connected for simultaneous charging, with mechanisms for guiding, fixing, and ensuring correct polarity, and include control circuits for monitoring and controlling the charging process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual charging processes are used for flying machines, then users can charge batteries, but the process is time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple flying machines into a single integrated container system that provides simultaneous charging for all machines. The container integrates storage, charging, and transport functions, eliminating the need for separate manual charging operations for each individual flying machine. This merging of functions directly addresses the productivity improvement by enabling parallel charging of multiple devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The container is designed as a universal system that can store, charge, and transport multiple types of flying machines simultaneously. It includes universal charging terminals and positioning structures that accommodate different machine configurations. This multi-functionality resolves the time loss issue by providing a single integrated solution rather than requiring separate operations for each machine.
2Ease of operation
If multiple flying machines are stored in separate containers, then each machine can be protected, but the user needs to manually unpack and position each machine which is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual storage containers into a single integrated container system that holds multiple flying machines in designated positions. The container includes built-in positioning structures and guides that automatically align machines during deployment. This combining approach eliminates the need to manually handle multiple separate containers, directly improving ease of operation while reducing time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The container pre-positions multiple flying machines in ready-to-deploy configurations with integrated charging terminals already connected. Machines are stored in predetermined positions with alignment features that facilitate quick and accurate deployment. This preliminary arrangement resolves the operational difficulty by having everything prepared in advance, eliminating manual positioning time.
3Reliability
If flying machines operate without pre-flight checks, then operation is simpler, but malfunctions can result in damage and injury
Solution Approach 1:
The container system performs preliminary safety checks automatically during the charging phase, before flying machines are deployed. Charging terminals verify electrical connections, battery status, and system readiness. This preliminary action ensures safety checks are completed in advance without adding complexity to the actual flight operation, resolving the contradiction between reliability and device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated container system automatically performs diagnostic and safety verification functions for each flying machine during charging, without requiring manual intervention. The system self-monitors charging parameters, connection integrity, and machine readiness status. This self-service capability improves flight safety through automated checks while maintaining operational simplicity by eliminating the need for complex manual pre-flight inspection procedures.
4Productivity
If integrated charging systems are implemented for multiple flying machines, then charging efficiency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container employs universal charging terminals and standardized connection interfaces that can charge multiple types of flying machines simultaneously through a single integrated system. The multi-functional design allows the same infrastructure to serve diverse machine types without requiring separate charging systems for each, thereby improving productivity while controlling complexity through standardization.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated charging system is divided into independent modular charging units, each capable of charging individual machines. These segmented modules can be independently controlled and monitored, allowing simultaneous charging of multiple machines while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular architecture. Each module operates autonomously but integrates into the overall container system.
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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.