CN114834344B

CN114834344B - Spare tire storage box and vehicle

Info

Publication number: CN114834344B
Application number: CN202210412774.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 帅如意; 孙佳慧; 戴开红; 杨杨; 张朋举; 解胜凯; 冉红彬; 张伟
Original assignee: Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd; Geely Automobile Research Institute Ningbo Co Ltd
Current assignee: Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd; Geely Automobile Research Institute Ningbo Co Ltd
Priority date: 2022-04-19
Filing date: 2022-04-19
Publication date: 2023-08-18
Anticipated expiration: 2042-04-19
Also published as: CN114834344A

Abstract

The application provides a spare tire storage box and a vehicle. The spare tire storage compartment includes: the storage box comprises a first box cover which can be opened and closed in a rotating way; and a tarmac mounted on the inside of the first tank cover and configured to secure the unmanned aerial vehicle within the storage bin. Utilize original reserve storage tank on the automobile body to place unmanned aerial vehicle, avoided unmanned aerial vehicle to expose, and then avoided unmanned aerial vehicle that unmanned aerial vehicle fixes leading to at roof or automobile body afterbody park abrupt unaesthetic, occupy that the extra vehicular space is big, influence vehicle performance and function, unmanned aerial vehicle have damage risk scheduling problem, and be convenient for realize unmanned aerial vehicle apron on the vehicle integration and volume production, and repacking with low costs.

Description

Spare tire storage box and vehicle

Technical Field

The present application relates to the field of, but not limited to, vehicles, and in particular to, but not limited to, a spare tire storage compartment and a vehicle.

Background

Along with development of automobile science and technology, vehicle-mounted equipment becomes more and more diversified, driving experience is evolving continuously, connection between an unmanned aerial vehicle and an automobile is more and more compact, for example, following shooting, traffic jam or road condition ahead can be detected when the unmanned aerial vehicle is off road, and the like. Therefore, the vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle which associates the unmanned aerial vehicle with the automobile is the competing direction of each large automobile enterprise in the future, and the unmanned aerial vehicle-mounted parking apron matched with the vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle gradually becomes one of the focus points.

At present, the application of the vehicle-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron on the market is less, and the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron is generally arranged by utilizing a roof space or a tail gate space. However, these several unmanned aerial vehicle tarmac modes have obvious drawbacks:

1) Unmanned aerial vehicle tarmac requires a specific styling to achieve, for example: the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron is arranged at the tail part, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron is only stopped at a conceptual stage at present and is difficult to realize on a common mass production vehicle;

2) Roof tarmac, such as: the parking apron is arranged by utilizing the roof space, but the roof luggage rack space is sacrificed, and the panoramic sunroof function is sacrificed at the same time;

3) Above-mentioned unmanned aerial vehicle air park is exposing, runs into bad weather, if: conditions such as wind and rain can not provide shielding protection for the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the risk of damage of the unmanned aerial vehicle possibly results.

Disclosure of Invention

The embodiment of the application mainly aims to provide a spare tire storage box, which can be used for placing an unmanned aerial vehicle, so that the problems that the unmanned aerial vehicle is suddenly parked, is not attractive, occupies large space outside a vehicle, influences the performance and functions of the vehicle, and is damaged by the unmanned aerial vehicle because the unmanned aerial vehicle is located outside the vehicle after being recovered are solved.

The embodiment of the application also provides a vehicle.

The technical scheme of the application is as follows:

a spare tire storage compartment, comprising:

the storage box comprises a first box cover which can be opened and closed in a rotating way; and

a tarmac mounted inside the first tank cover and configured to secure an unmanned aerial vehicle within the storage compartment;

wherein the apron comprises a latch assembly arranged to latch or release a fixed part of the unmanned aerial vehicle;

the tarmac further comprises:

the two first guide rails are fixedly arranged and are arranged in parallel; and

the two ends of each second guide rail are respectively and slidably arranged on the two first guide rails, and the two second guide rails are arranged in parallel and perpendicular to the first guide rails;

the lock catch assembly is provided with a plurality of lock catch assemblies and is slidably arranged on the second guide rail;

the storage box further comprises a box body and a second box cover, openings are formed in the box body and the second box cover, the second box cover is detachably fixed to the opening end of the box body, the first box cover is rotatably connected to the second box cover, and the first box cover is arranged to enable the opening of the second box cover to be opened or closed.

A vehicle includes a vehicle body and the above-described spare tire storage bin fixedly connected to a rear side of the vehicle body.

According to the technical scheme, the parking apron is arranged on the first box cover of the spare tire storage box, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle can be fixed on the parking apron when the first box cover is opened in a rotating mode; when the first case lid rotates to close, the unmanned aerial vehicle fixed on the apron can hold in the storage tank.

The unmanned aerial vehicle is fixed by arranging the parking apron in the spare tire storage box, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle is placed by utilizing the original spare tire storage box on the vehicle body, the unmanned aerial vehicle is prevented from being exposed, and the problems that the unmanned aerial vehicle is suddenly and unaesthetically parked, occupies large space outside the vehicle, influences the performance and functions of the vehicle, and has damage risk and the like caused by the fact that the unmanned aerial vehicle is fixed on the vehicle roof or the tail of the vehicle body are avoided. The unmanned aerial vehicle is parked in the spare tire storage box, integration and mass production of the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron on a vehicle are convenient to achieve, and modification cost is low.

Other aspects will become apparent upon reading and understanding the accompanying drawings and detailed description.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the application and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate and do not limit the application.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a spare tire storage compartment according to an embodiment of the present application.

Fig. 2 is another structural schematic view of the spare tire storage compartment shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural view of a latch assembly of a spare tire storage compartment according to an embodiment of the present application.

Fig. 4 is a schematic structural view of a latch assembly of a spare tire storage compartment according to another embodiment of the present application.

Fig. 5 is a schematic structural view of a latch assembly of a spare tire storage compartment according to still another embodiment of the present application, wherein the latch assembly is in a released state.

Fig. 6 is a schematic structural view of the latch assembly of the spare tire storage compartment shown in fig. 5, wherein the latch assembly is in a locked state.

Fig. 7 is a schematic structural view of a rail assembly of a spare tire storage compartment according to an embodiment of the present application.

Fig. 8 is a second schematic structural view of a rail assembly of a spare tire storage compartment according to an embodiment of the present application.

Fig. 9 is a schematic structural view of a wireless charging module and a positioning device of a spare tire storage box according to an embodiment of the application.

Reference numerals:

1-a storage box, 11-a box body, 12-a first box cover, 13-a second box cover,

2-tarmac, 21-latch assembly, 211-mount, 2111-mounting slot, 2112-chute, 212-latch, 2121-projection, 2122-first spindle, 213-mount, 2131-latch, 2132-snap-in, 2133-second spindle, 2134-snap-in guide surface, 2135-release guide surface, 2136-electromagnet,

214-resilient latches, 2141-base, 2142-first latch arms, 2143-second latch arms, 2144-first resilient members,

221-first rail, 222-second rail,

23-wireless charging module, 24-positioning device, 25-plateau,

3-fixing part.

Detailed Description

The technical scheme of the application is further described below by the specific embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the application and are not limiting thereof.

As shown in fig. 1 and 2, an embodiment of the present application provides a spare tire storage bin, including: the parking lot 1 and the apron 2, wherein the parking lot 1 comprises a first box cover 12 which can be opened and closed in a rotating way; the apron 2 is mounted inside the first box cover 12 and is arranged to secure the drone inside the locker 1.

In the spare tire storage box, the storage box 1 can be used for placing spare tires or other articles. The first box cover 12 of the storage box 1 can be opened and closed in a rotating way, an apron 2 is arranged on the first box cover 12, and when the first box cover 12 is opened in a rotating way, the apron 2 is exposed, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle is fixed on the apron 2; when the first cover 12 is turned to be closed, the unmanned aerial vehicle fixed on the tarmac 2 can be accommodated in the storage box 1.

Unmanned aerial vehicle is fixed through setting up air park 2 in the spare tire storage tank, has realized utilizing original spare tire storage tank on the automobile body to place unmanned aerial vehicle, has avoided unmanned aerial vehicle to expose, and then has avoided unmanned aerial vehicle to fix the unmanned aerial vehicle that leads to at roof or automobile body afterbody park abrupt unaesthetic, occupy that the car outer space is big, influence vehicle performance and function, unmanned aerial vehicle exist damage risk scheduling problem. The unmanned aerial vehicle is parked in the spare tire storage box, integration and mass production of the unmanned aerial vehicle parking apron 2 on a vehicle are conveniently achieved, modification cost is low, and performances such as wind resistance of the whole vehicle are not affected.

It should be understood that, in view of the limited volume of the storage box 1, the unmanned aerial vehicle and the spare tire may alternatively be placed in the storage box 1, i.e. only the unmanned aerial vehicle or the spare tire may be placed in the storage box 1, and the unmanned aerial vehicle and the spare tire may not be placed at the same time. Of course, the capacity of the storage box 1 may be increased as needed, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle and the spare tire may be placed at the same time. Of course, when no unmanned aerial vehicle or spare tire is placed in the storage box 1, other articles can be placed in the storage box 1.

In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in fig. 1, the tarmac 2 includes a latch assembly 21, the latch assembly 21 being configured to latch or release a stationary portion of the drone.

The apron 2 comprises a locking component 21, and the locking component 21 can lock a fixing part of the unmanned aerial vehicle so as to fix the unmanned aerial vehicle on the apron 2; the locking component 21 can release the fixing part of the unmanned aerial vehicle so that the unmanned aerial vehicle can separate vehicles and perform tasks such as follow-up shooting or road condition investigation.

Wherein, unmanned aerial vehicle has unmanned aerial vehicle base, and this unmanned aerial vehicle base can regard as fixed part, with hasp subassembly 21 cooperation locking.

In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in fig. 3 and 4, the latch assembly 21 includes a mounting base 211, a latch 212 and a fixing member 213, a mounting groove 2111 for mounting a fixing portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle is provided on the mounting base 211, the fixing member 213 is mounted on the mounting base 211, one end of the latch 212 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 211, and the other end of the latch 212 is configured to be capable of being fixed to the fixing member 213 (the state of the latch 212 shown by a solid line in fig. 3 and 4) so as to lock the fixing portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle in the mounting groove 2111; the other end of the catch 212 is provided so as to be separable from the fixing piece 213 (the state of the catch 212 shown by a broken line in fig. 3 and 4) so that the fixing portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle is released from the mounting groove 2111.

In the latch assembly 21, a mounting groove 2111 is formed in the mounting seat 211, and a fixing portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be placed in the mounting groove 2111; one end of the lock catch 212 is rotatably connected with the mounting seat 211 through a first rotating shaft 2122, so that the lock catch 212 can rotate around the first rotating shaft 2122; the fixing piece 213 is installed on the installation seat 211, when the lock catch 212 rotates, the other end of the lock catch 212 can rotate to be fixed with the fixing piece 213, and at the moment, the lock catch 212 can lock the fixing part of the unmanned aerial vehicle in the installation groove 2111 of the installation seat 211, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle is fixed on the apron 2; the other end of the latch 212 may also be rotated to be separated from the fixing member 213 to open the installation groove 2111 of the installation seat 211, so that the fixing portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle may be released from the installation groove 2111, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle performs tasks such as follow-up shooting or road condition investigation after flying away from the vehicle.

In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in fig. 3 and 4, the latch 212 is provided with a protruding portion 2121 protruding into the mounting groove 2111, and the protruding portion 2121 is configured to abut against the fixing portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle when the fixing portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle is mounted to the mounting groove 2111, so as to rotate the latch 212 to fix the other end of the latch 212 to the fixing member 213.

The latch 212 is provided with a protruding portion 2121, the protruding portion 2121 can be close to one end of the latch 212, the protruding portion 2121 stretches into the installation groove 2111, the protruding portion 2121 can be abutted with the fixing portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle in the process that the fixing portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle is installed in the installation groove 2111, the unmanned aerial vehicle can drive the latch 212 to rotate through the protruding portion 2121, the other end of the latch 212 can rotate to be fixed with the fixing piece 213, and accordingly the latch 212 locks the fixing portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle in the installation groove 2111 of the installation seat 211.

When the unmanned aerial vehicle needs to take off, the lock catch 212 is driven to rotate around the first rotating shaft 2122 through the fixing part of the unmanned aerial vehicle so as to unlock the lock catch 212, and release of the unmanned aerial vehicle is achieved.

In the latch assembly 21, when the unmanned aerial vehicle falls in the installation groove 2111 of the installation seat 211, the unmanned aerial vehicle can drive the latch 212 to rotate around the first rotation shaft 2122 so as to realize the fixation with the first fixing piece 213, thereby realizing the fixation of the unmanned aerial vehicle; when the unmanned aerial vehicle takes off, the unmanned aerial vehicle can drive the lock catch 212 to rotate around the first rotating shaft 2122 so as to realize separation from the first fixing piece 213, and then release of the unmanned aerial vehicle is realized.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 3, the fixing member 213 includes a buckle 2131, and the buckle 2131 includes a clamping portion 2132 protruding toward a side where the lock catch 212 is located, and the clamping portion 2132 is configured to be clamped and fixed or separated from the other end of the lock catch 212.

The fixing piece 213 includes a buckle 2131, the buckle 2131 and the lock catch 212 are respectively arranged at two sides of the installation groove 2111, and a clamping portion 2132 on the buckle 2131 protrudes towards one side where the lock catch 212 is located, so that the other end of the lock catch 212 is clamped or separated from the clamping portion 2132, and further fixation or flying away of the unmanned aerial vehicle is achieved.

The buckle 2131 is rotatably connected with the mounting seat 211, and a torsion spring (not shown) is disposed between the buckle 2131 and the mounting seat 211, so that the buckle 2131 can rotate to fix or separate the other end of the lock catch 212 from the buckle 2131.

The buckle 2131 is rotationally connected with the mounting seat 211 through the second rotating shaft 2133, and a torsion spring is arranged between the buckle 2131 and the mounting seat 211, so that the buckle 2131 can rotate around the second rotating shaft 2133 and can automatically reset. During the process that the lock catch 212 rotates to be clamped with the lock catch 2131, the other end of the lock catch 212 can extrude the clamping part 2132 of the lock catch 2131 to enable the lock catch 2131 to rotate towards one end far away from the lock catch 212, after the other end of the lock catch 212 passes through the clamping part 2132 of the lock catch 2131, the lock catch 2131 can rotate back to the initial position under the action of the torsion spring, so that the clamping of the other end of the lock catch 212 and the lock catch 2131 (the state of the lock catch 212 shown by a solid line in fig. 3) is realized; during the process that the lock catch 212 rotates to be separated from the lock catch 2131, the other end of the lock catch 212 can squeeze the clamping portion 2132 of the lock catch 2131, so that the lock catch 2131 rotates towards one end far away from the lock catch 212, the other end of the lock catch 212 passes through the clamping portion 2132 of the lock catch 2131 to be separated from the lock catch 2131 (as shown in a state of the lock catch 212 shown by a dotted line in fig. 3), and after the other end of the lock catch 212 passes through the clamping portion 2132 of the lock catch 2131, the lock catch 2131 can rotate back to an initial position under the action of a torsion spring. Thus, locking and release of the catch 212 is achieved by the engagement of the rotationally connected catch 2131 with the torsion spring.

As shown in fig. 3, the engaging portion 2132 is provided with an engaging guide surface 2134 so that the other end of the latch 212 engages with the latch 2131 in a latching manner; the engaging portion 2132 is provided with a release guide surface 2135 so that the other end of the latch 212 is separated from the latch 2131.

The clamping guide surface 2134 on the clamping portion 2132 may be an inclined plane or an arc surface, so that the buckle 2131 can rotate around the second rotating shaft 2133 under the extrusion action of the other end of the buckle 212 on the clamping guide surface 2134 in the process of rotating the buckle 212 to be clamped with the buckle 2131, so as to realize the clamping of the other end of the buckle 212 and the buckle 2131. The release guide surface 2135 on the clamping portion 2132 may be an inclined plane or an arc surface, so that in the process of rotating the lock catch 212 to separate from the lock catch 2131, the lock catch 2131 can rotate around the second rotating shaft 2133 under the extrusion action of the other end of the lock catch 212 to the release guide surface 2135, so as to separate the other end of the lock catch 212 from the lock catch 2131.

In another embodiment, as shown in fig. 4, the fixing member 213 includes an electromagnet 2136, and the other end of the latch 212 is provided with a magnet, and the magnet is configured to be capable of being attracted to and fixed to or separated from the electromagnet 2136.

One end of the fixing member 213 may be fixedly connected with the mounting seat 211, the other end of the fixing member 213 may be provided with an electromagnet 2136, and the other end of the lock catch 212 may be provided with a magnet, wherein the magnet may be in a split structure with the lock catch 212 and fixed to the other end of the lock catch 212, or the magnet may be in an integrated structure with the lock catch 212, i.e. the lock catch 212 is integrally made of a magnetic material. When the lock catch 212 is locked and fixed, the other end of the lock catch 212 rotates to be placed on the other end of the fixing piece 213, and the electromagnet 2136 can be switched on and off to generate a magnetic field so as to be attracted and fixed with the magnet on the lock catch 212, so that the other end of the lock catch 212 is fixed (the state of the lock catch 212 shown by a solid line in fig. 4); upon release of the latch 212, the electromagnet 2136 may be de-energized so that the other end of the latch 212 is separated from the fixing member 213, enabling release of the latch 212 (the state of the latch 212 shown by the broken line in fig. 4). Thus, by providing the electromagnet 2136 in cooperation with the magnet, locking and releasing of the lock catch 212 is achieved.

In the latch assembly 21, when the unmanned aerial vehicle falls in the installation groove 2111 of the installation seat 211, the unmanned aerial vehicle can drive the latch 212 to rotate around the first rotation shaft 2122 so that the magnet on the latch 212 is attracted and fixed with the electromagnet 2136 on the fixing piece 213, and further fixation of the unmanned aerial vehicle is realized; when the unmanned aerial vehicle takes off, the electromagnet 2136 can cut off power and stop releasing magnetic force, and the unmanned aerial vehicle can drive the lock catch 212 to rotate around the first rotating shaft 2122 so as to realize separation from the first fixing piece 213, thereby realizing release of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

In other exemplary embodiments, as shown in fig. 5 and 6, the latch assembly 21 includes a mounting base 211 and a resilient latch 214, where a chute 2112 is provided on the mounting base 211, and the resilient latch 214 is slidably mounted to the chute 2112.

The elastic latch 214 includes a first latch arm 2142 and a second latch arm 2143, wherein the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 are configured to slide out of the chute 2112 and open (as shown in fig. 5) so that the stationary portion 3 of the drone fits between the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143; the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 are configured to retract into the chute 2112 and fold together (as shown in fig. 6) to latch 212 the stationary portion 3 of the drone between the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143.

In the latch assembly 21, a sliding slot 2112 is formed on the mounting seat 211, the elastic latch 214 is slidably mounted to the sliding slot 2112, and when the elastic latch 214 slides, the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 of the elastic latch 214 can extend out of the sliding slot 2112 or retract into the sliding slot 2112. The first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 of the elastic latch 214 are openable and closable, and when the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 extend out of the chute 2112, the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 are openable so that the fixing portion 3 of the unmanned aerial vehicle is placed between the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143; when the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 retract into the chute 2112, the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 may fold to secure the stationary portion 3 of the drone latch 212 between the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143, preventing the stationary portion 3 of the drone from disengaging.

For the latch assembly 21, the elastic latch 214 may be pressed (e.g. the fixing portion 3 of the unmanned aerial vehicle presses the elastic latch 214), so that the elastic latch 214 slides until the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 extend out of the chute 2112, at this time, the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 are opened, and the elastic latch 214 is in an opened state, so that the fixing portion 3 of the unmanned aerial vehicle is placed between the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143; the elastic latch 214 is pressed again, the elastic latch 214 slides until the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 retract into the chute 2112, at which time the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 are closed, and the elastic latch 214 is in a closed state to fix the fixing portion 3 latch 212 of the unmanned aerial vehicle between the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143. By pressing the elastic latch 214, switching between opening and closing of the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 is achieved so as to achieve fixation and release of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

As shown in fig. 5 and 6, the elastic latch 214 includes, in addition to the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143, a base 2141, a first elastic member 2144 (e.g., a spring) and a second elastic member (not shown, e.g., a spring), wherein the base 2141 is slidably mounted in the chute 2112, the first elastic member 2144 is disposed in the chute 2112 and between the mounting base 211 and the base 2141, one end of each of the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143 is rotatably connected to the base 2141, and the second elastic member is disposed between the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143.

When the fixing portion 3 of the unmanned aerial vehicle falls between the first latch arm 2142 and the second latch arm 2143, the unmanned aerial vehicle can drive the base 2141 to compress the first elastic piece 2144, and drive the elastic latch 214 to switch from the open state to the closed state, so as to realize the fixation of the unmanned aerial vehicle; when the unmanned aerial vehicle needs to take off, the elastic lock catch 214 is driven by lifting force to switch from the closed state to the open state, so that unlocking and releasing of the unmanned aerial vehicle are realized.

In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in fig. 1, 7 and 8, the tarmac 2 further comprises: two first rails 221 and two second rails 222.

The two first guide rails 221 are fixedly disposed, and the two first guide rails 221 are disposed in parallel, for example: the two first guide rails 221 may be disposed laterally.

Two ends of each second rail 222 are slidably mounted on the two first rails 221, and the two second rails 222 are disposed in parallel and perpendicular to the first rails 221, for example: the two second guide rails 222 may be disposed longitudinally.

The latch assembly 21 is provided with a plurality and slidably mounted on the second rail 222. Such as: four latch assemblies 21 may be provided, two latch assemblies 21 are provided on each second rail 222, and the mounting base 211 of the latch assembly 21 is slidably connected with the second rail 222.

The arrangement of the first guide rail 221 and the second guide rail 222 enables the latch assembly 21 to be capable of being displaced in the transverse direction and the longitudinal direction so as to adjust the position of the latch assembly 21, so that unmanned aerial vehicles with different sizes can be fixed by the latch assembly 21, and the applicability of the apron 2 is improved.

It should be understood that the number of the first guide rails 221, the number of the second guide rails 222, the positional relationship of the first guide rails 221 and the second guide rails 222, the number of the latch assemblies 21, and the like are not limited to the above, and may be adjusted according to actual needs.

In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in fig. 1 and 9, the tarmac 2 further comprises a wireless charging module 23 for charging the drone.

The tarmac 2 further comprises a wireless charging module 23, so that after the unmanned aerial vehicle is fixed by the latch assembly 21, the unmanned aerial vehicle is charged by the wireless charging module 23, and the function of the tarmac 2 is increased.

In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in fig. 9, the tarmac 2 further comprises positioning means 24 for positioning the drone.

The apron 2 still includes positioner 24 to after positioning the unmanned aerial vehicle through positioner 24, the rethread hasp subassembly 21 is fixed unmanned aerial vehicle, has made things convenient for unmanned aerial vehicle to be fixed to on the apron 2.

In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in fig. 1, 2 and 9, the storage case 1 further includes a case 11 and a second case cover 13, each of the case 11 and the second case cover 13 is provided with an opening, the second case cover 13 is detachably fixed to an open end of the case 11, the first case cover 12 is rotatably connected to the second case cover 13, and the first case cover 12 is configured to be capable of opening or closing the opening of the second case cover 13.

In the storage box 1, openings are formed in the box body 11 and the second box cover 13, the first box cover 12 is rotatably connected to the second box cover 13, and the opening of the second box cover 13 can be opened or closed by rotating the first box cover 12; the second cover 13 is detachably fixed to the open end of the case 11, and the cover assembly of the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 closes the open end of the case 11, and the second cover 13 is detached to open the open end of the case 11.

During use of the storage case 1, for example: when the storage box 1 is used for placing an unmanned aerial vehicle, the first box cover 12 can be rotated to be opened, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle is fixed on the apron 2 of the first box cover 12, then the first box cover 12 can be rotated to be closed, and the unmanned aerial vehicle can extend into the box body 11 through the opening on the second box cover 13, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle is fixed in the storage box 1. During parking or flying off of the drone, the second cover 13 does not need to be disassembled.

When the storage box 1 is used for placing spare tires or other articles, the second box cover 13 can be detached, then the spare tires or other articles are placed in the box body 11, and then the second box cover 13 is mounted on the box body 11; alternatively, the first cover 12 may be turned open, and the spare tire or other article may be taken from the opening of the second cover 13.

In some exemplary embodiments, the second cover 13 may be screwed onto the case 11 (i.e., the second cover 13 and the case 11 are provided with mating external threads and internal threads, respectively), or fastened to the case 11 by a snap fit.

In some exemplary embodiments, the storage case 1 further includes an open cover assembly mounted on the second case cover 13 and coupled to the first case cover 12 to drive the first case cover 12 to rotate.

The storage case 1 further comprises a cover opening assembly, the cover opening assembly is mounted on the second case cover 13 and is connected with the first case cover 12, so that the first case cover 12 is driven to rotate through the cover opening assembly, and the first case cover 12 is opened or closed, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle or other objects can be parked in the storage case 1 or taken out of the storage case 1.

The cover opening assembly may include a motor, which may be mounted on the second cover 13, and the motor shaft may be directly connected to the first cover 12, or the motor shaft may be indirectly connected to the first cover 12 through a transmission mechanism. The motor is started, and the first box cover 12 can be driven to turn over and open and close by the positive and negative rotation of the motor shaft.

In some exemplary embodiments, the appearance of the storage case 1 may be customized, and decorative lamps, decorations, etc. may be added to the storage case 1 to play a decorative role. Such as: a decorative lamp, a decorative piece, etc. may be provided on the first cover 12 of the storage case 1.

In some exemplary embodiments, as shown in fig. 9, the tarmac 2 further includes a tarmac body 25, the tarmac body 25 may be fixedly connected to the first cover 12, and the first rail 221, the wireless charging module 23, the positioning device 24, etc. may be mounted to the tarmac body 25.

The unmanned aerial vehicle landing process of the embodiment of the application is as follows:

first, the second guide rail 222 and the latch assembly 21 are adjusted to a proper position according to the size of the unmanned aerial vehicle; then, the first cover 12 of the storage box 1 is opened; then, the unmanned aerial vehicle identifies landing points and automatically landes; then, the lock 212 of the lock assembly 21 is locked; finally, the first cover 12 is closed.

The take-off process of the unmanned aerial vehicle in the embodiment of the application is as follows:

first, the first cover 12 of the storage box 1 is opened; then, the latch 212 of the latch assembly 21 is released; then, the unmanned plane takes off and flies; finally, the first cover 12 is closed.

The embodiment of the application also provides a vehicle, which comprises a vehicle body and the spare tire storage box provided by any embodiment, wherein the spare tire storage box is fixedly connected to the rear side of the vehicle body.

In some exemplary embodiments, the case 11 of the storage case 1 is fixed to the vehicle body, and the opening of the case 11 is directed to the rear side. Such as: the case 11 of the storage case 1 may be fastened to the vehicle body by screws or other fasteners, or snapped to the vehicle body by a snap 2131, or fixed to the vehicle body by welding. The opening of the case 11 faces the rear side of the vehicle body downward so that the unmanned aerial vehicle enters the storage box 1 from the rear side of the vehicle body or flies away from the rear side of the vehicle body; the first cover 12 and the second cover 13 may each be vertically disposed, the first cover 12 being rotatable about a longitudinal axis. Of course, the first cover 12 may also be rotatable about a horizontal axis.

In summary, the spare tire storage box provided by the embodiment of the application has the following beneficial effects:

the parking apron of the unmanned aerial vehicle is integrated in the spare tire storage box, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle is novel and fashionable, full of science and technology sense, small in occupied vehicle exterior space, free of influence on other vehicle exterior arrangement spaces and functions, free of influence on performances such as wind resistance of the whole vehicle;

the parking apron of the unmanned aerial vehicle is arranged on the rotatable first box cover so as to realize the stowing function of the unmanned aerial vehicle through folding and overturning; the first box cover can be opened and closed, and the unmanned aerial vehicle is hidden in the storage box after being closed, so that the protection effect is achieved;

the automatic locking and fixing after the unmanned aerial vehicle falls down is realized by adopting the locking and fixing component, and the lifting force drives the locking and fixing component to release when the unmanned aerial vehicle takes off;

the position of the lock catch assembly is adjustable through the transverse guide rail and the longitudinal guide rail, and the lock catch assembly is suitable for unmanned aerial vehicle parking with various sizes;

the wireless charging module is integrated on the parking apron, so that the wireless charging function of the unmanned aerial vehicle is realized, and the wireless charging module is convenient to use and maintain;

the appearance of the trunk can be customized, and decorative lamps, decorative pieces and the like can be added to play a role in decoration.

In the description of embodiments of the present application, the terms "first," "second," and the like are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defining "a first" or "a second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature.

In the description of the present application, the meaning of "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless specifically defined otherwise.

In the present application, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; can be mechanically or electrically connected; either directly or indirectly, through intermediaries, or both, may be in communication with each other or in interaction with each other, unless expressly defined otherwise. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art according to the specific circumstances.

In the present application, unless expressly stated or limited otherwise, a first feature "up" or "down" a second feature may be the first and second features in direct contact, or the first and second features in indirect contact via an intervening medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "over" and "on" a second feature may be a first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is level higher than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature may be the first feature being directly under or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature level is less than or equal to the second feature.

In the description of the present specification, a description of the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example embodiments," "specific examples," or "some examples," etc., means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms are not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples may be combined and combined by those skilled in the art without contradiction.

While embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it will be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and not to be construed as limiting the application, and that variations, modifications, alternatives and variations may be made to the above embodiments by one of ordinary skill in the art within the scope of the application.

While the embodiments disclosed herein are described above, the descriptions are presented only to facilitate an understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Any person skilled in the art may make any modifications and variations in form and detail of the implementations without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure, but the scope of the claims herein shall be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A spare tire storage compartment, comprising:

the tarmac further comprises:

2. The spare tire storage compartment of claim 1, wherein the latch assembly comprises a mounting base, a latch and a fixing piece, the mounting base is provided with a mounting groove for mounting a fixing part of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the fixing piece is mounted on the mounting base, and one end of the latch is rotatably connected with the mounting base;

the other end of the lock catch is arranged to be fixed with the fixing piece so as to lock the fixing part of the unmanned aerial vehicle in the mounting groove; the other end of the lock catch is arranged to be separable from the fixing member so that the fixing portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle is released from the mounting groove.

3. The spare tire storage compartment of claim 2, wherein the locker is provided with a protrusion protruding into the installation groove, the protrusion being configured to abut against the fixing portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle when the fixing portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle is installed to the installation groove, so as to drive the locker to rotate to fix the other end of the locker with the fixing member.

4. The spare tire storage compartment of claim 2, wherein the fixing member comprises a buckle, the buckle comprising a clamping portion protruding toward a side where the buckle is located, the clamping portion being configured to be clamped and fixed or separated from the other end of the buckle; or alternatively, the process may be performed,

the fixing piece comprises an electromagnet, a magnet is arranged at the other end of the lock catch, and the magnet is arranged to be capable of being attracted and fixed or separated with the electromagnet.

5. The spare tire storage box according to claim 4, wherein the buckle is rotatably connected with the mounting seat, and a torsion spring is arranged between the buckle and the mounting seat, so that the buckle can rotate to facilitate the other end of the buckle to be clamped and fixed or separated from the buckle;

the clamping part is provided with a clamping guide surface so that the other end of the lock catch is matched with the buckle in a clamping way; the clamping part is provided with a release guide surface so that the other end of the lock catch is separated from the buckle.

6. The spare tire storage compartment of claim 1 wherein the latch assembly comprises a mount having a chute thereon and a resilient latch slidably mounted to the chute;

the elastic lock catch comprises a first lock catch arm and a second lock catch arm, and the first lock catch arm and the second lock catch arm are arranged to extend out of the sliding groove and open so that the fixing part of the unmanned aerial vehicle is arranged between the first lock catch arm and the second lock catch arm; the first locking arm and the second locking arm are arranged to retract into the sliding groove and fold so as to lock the fixing part of the unmanned aerial vehicle between the first locking arm and the second locking arm.

7. The back-up storage bin of any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the tarmac further comprises a wireless charging module for charging the drone; and/or

The tarmac further comprises a positioning device for positioning the unmanned aerial vehicle.

8. The spare tire storage compartment of claim 1 further comprising an open cover assembly mounted to the second compartment cover and coupled to the first compartment cover for rotation of the first compartment cover.

9. A vehicle characterized by comprising a vehicle body and the spare tire storage bin of any one of claims 1 to 8 fixedly connected to a rear side of the vehicle body.

10. The vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that the spare tire storage compartment is the spare tire storage compartment of claim 9, a case of which is fixed to the vehicle body, and an opening of which is directed to a rear side.