KR20230158684A - air-conditioned outdoor unit top-mounted folding drone landing area - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is used by attaching a landing pad on which a drone can take off and land, which is formed to transport parcels as described above, to an outdoor air conditioner installed in a home or office, etc., by installing a drone landing pad on one side of the outdoor unit of an air conditioner, which is an idle space, for delivery. The drone landing pad installed on one side of the drone and the air conditioner supports various communications such as Wi-fi (ireless internet), GPS (Global Positioning System), FC (Flight Controller), GCS (Ground Control System), and UTM (Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management). This is about a drone take-off and landing pad comprised of an air-conditioned outdoor unit that allows for more convenient and smooth delivery of parcels while communicating with each other through any means.

Description

Drone take-off and landing area consisting of an air-conditioned outdoor unit top-mounted folding drone landing area}

The present invention relates to a take-off and landing site for delivery drones, and more specifically, to an air-conditioner outdoor unit installed on the top or side of an air-conditioner outdoor unit installed in an idle space of an office or home veranda, and has the function of allowing drones carrying delivery goods to take off and land while communicating with each other. It's about drone landing pads.

Most homes, stores, offices, etc. have air conditioners installed, and an outdoor air conditioner unit that discharges heat from the air conditioner is installed protruding on one side of the railing or veranda. This outdoor unit has no other function other than discharging heat from the air conditioner.

Our hospital is characterized by installing a landing pad on one side of the air conditioner outdoor unit, which is an effective space, where drones can conveniently take off and land, so that delivery items can be received more conveniently and safely.

As described above, the present invention relates to a landing and take-off area for delivery drones, and more specifically, is installed in an effective space at the top or rear of an air conditioner outdoor unit installed in an office or home veranda by inserting or screwing, etc., so that drones carrying delivery goods communicate with each other.

This is about a drone landing pad installed in an air conditioner outdoor unit that has the ability to take off and land accurately.

In general, drones, which are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are flown by remote control or autonomous flight control devices by pilots, making it difficult for humans to directly carry out reconnaissance, bombing, cargo transport, and forest fire surveillance. It refers to an aircraft that performs missions that are difficult or dangerous to perform directly.

These unmanned aerial vehicles began to be developed for military reconnaissance in the military field in the late 1950s. At the time, various platform types such as rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft and airships were being developed, and as complementary equipment to manned aircraft, they were used in various fields such as surveillance and investigation, terrain observation or remote sensing, and environmental and terrain monitoring. It is used in fields such as courier or delivery.

Currently, drone communication methods commonly use a combination of devices for FC (Flight Controller) and GCS (Ground Control System) communication and devices for transmitting separate video information.

For the communication required for drone control and flight, the RC remote controller and transmitter can be connected, and the RC receiver and FC can be connected inside the drone.

In addition, to transmit and receive video, a separate communication device is used to connect the GCS and the video receiving device, and the camera and video transmitting device are connected inside the drone. In the drone industry, the term data link is commonly used to refer to both video communication and drone FC and communication.

As technology develops, the uses of drones are becoming more diverse, and the communication methods required for drones are also becoming more diverse. The need for UTM (Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management) to effectively monitor and control a large number of drones is increasing, and cases of applying communication methods such as LTE and 5G to drones are gradually spreading.

In particular, the take-off and landing of drones is emerging as a very difficult problem in domestic residential environments, which are mostly apartments.

The present invention is a drone landing field composed of an air conditioner outdoor unit that creates a large space by forming a takeoff and landing field on one side of the air conditioner outdoor unit to facilitate the takeoff and landing of the delivery drone, which is formed to transport parcels through delivery drones. It's about.

As mentioned above, this office is about the take-off and landing pad for delivery drones, and more specifically, it is installed on the top of the outdoor air conditioner unit, which can be easily found on the veranda outside the office or home.

This is about a drone landing pad installed in an air-conditioned outdoor unit that has the function of allowing drones carrying delivery goods to conveniently take off and land while communicating with each other.

Recently, the government plans to develop communication technology for drones that can communicate and fly up to 20 km, and plans to not only create new equipment needed to develop the technology but also complete long-distance flight demonstration within 2025.

This expansion of drone operating range is expected to revitalize the drone market in various fields such as national defense, public safety, security, construction, logistics, and content.

The purpose is to provide a drone takeoff and landing pad installed on the top or one side of the air conditioner outdoor unit to facilitate smooth takeoff and landing of the drone in the idle space that is the air conditioner outdoor unit.

The drone take-off and landing field comprised of the outdoor air conditioner according to the present invention to achieve the above problem is composed of a take-off and landing field formed in a certain shape so that drones transporting parcels can take off and land.

A drone landing pad support member is formed by being coupled to the bottom of the takeoff and landing field to support the takeoff and landing field, and is coupled to the upper side of the takeoff and landing field through a plurality of struts to be coupled to the air conditioner outdoor unit.

As a result, a marking part is formed on the upper side of the drone landing field and is formed with a marker and a luminous body to confirm the location when the drone lands, and is formed by embedding or mounting a communication signal so that the drone can determine the location and land. .

In addition, it is characterized by comprising an operating unit that detects and operates the signal of the luminous body installed in the take-off and landing site marking area and generates a warning sound through the acoustic body.

Recently, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport conducted a food delivery demonstration event using multiple drones in the Sejong Lake Park area and successfully completed it, and plans to explore ways to implement drone services in daily life in the future.

However, in Korea, where most people live in apartments, drones cannot take elevators, so there was no suitable place for delivery.

Our center has a landing pad where drones can take off and land to transport parcels on one side of the air conditioner outdoor unit, which is an idle space. It is installed on the upper part of the air conditioner outdoor unit to create a large space and induce more accurate and safe takeoff and landing of delivery drones. It has the effect of allowing smooth takeoff and landing of drones carrying goods.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a drone takeoff and landing pad configured with an air conditioner outdoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing a drone take-off and landing site according to an embodiment of the drone air conditioner outdoor unit of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing a drone landing pad attached to an air conditioner outdoor unit according to an embodiment of a drone landing pad configured with an air conditioner outdoor unit according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a diagram showing the operating structure of a drone takeoff and landing pad configured with an outdoor air conditioner according to the present invention.
Figure 5 is a diagram showing the opening and closing structure of the landing and landing portion, which is an embodiment of the drone take-off and landing pad comprised of the outdoor air conditioner unit according to the present invention.
Figure 6 is a diagram showing the folded state of the take-off and landing field, which is an embodiment of the drone air conditioner outdoor unit according to the present invention.

As mentioned above, the present invention relates to a landing and take-off area for delivery drones, and more specifically, is installed in an effective space at the top or side or rear of an air conditioner outdoor unit installed in an office or home veranda by adhesive, insertion, or screw connection, so that drones carrying delivery goods can accurately interact with each other. This is about a drone landing pad installed in an outdoor air conditioner unit that has the function of taking off and landing while communicating.

Due to the structure of these air conditioner outdoor units, the front part is where heat is discharged, so it is difficult to install.

Hereinafter, specific examples for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are intended to explain one invention, and the scope of rights is not limited to the illustrated embodiments, and the illustrated drawings are limited to the drawings because only key content is enlarged and incidental details are omitted for clarity of the invention. It should not be interpreted as such.

The present invention consists of a takeoff and landing field 60 with a certain shape and markings so that the delivery drone 220, which transports the delivery goods 200, takes off and lands, and is coupled to the bottom of the landing field 60 to form a drone landing field 60. A supporting air conditioner coupling unit (40);

A drone take-off and landing site support member (150) consisting of a plurality of holding bodies; It is formed on the upper side of the take-off and landing field 60, and includes a marker and a landing guidance member to confirm the position of the delivery drone 220 when landing, and a landing guidance member 80 is formed.

In addition, a communication signal is transmitted so that the delivery drone 220 can determine the location and land, the signal of the landing guidance member 80 installed on the landing guidance member 80 is detected and operated, and a warning sound is sounded through the speaker. A feature of the present application is that it includes an operating unit 180 including an acoustic unit 240 that generates.

The landing guidance member 80 is formed in a variety of ways on the surface, such as a circular target or target-shaped airplane or helicopter landing gear mark, and a landing guidance member 80 that emits light along the perimeter of the takeoff and landing site is formed to provide delivery drone (220) ) is characterized by allowing the location of the person sending the goods to be easily confirmed through the monitor upon landing.

The operating unit 180 is built in or mounted on the landing guidance member 80 or the landing guidance member 80, detects external signals, reports the location of the landing guidance member 80, and carries the delivery goods. The drone communication unit 100, which receives communication signals transmitted from the delivery drone 220 and allows the location of the delivery drone 220 to be confirmed, is installed on one side of the drone landing site 60 and is displayed on the mobile device or PC of the product orderer. It will happen.

In addition, a sensor unit 260 is configured on one side of the take-off and landing field 60 to detect the approach state of the delivery drone 220, and generates a warning sound when the delivery drone 220 takes off or lands or an abnormality occurs in the take-off and landing field 60. The sound unit 240 and the landing guidance member 80 of the marking unit 20 are connected to each other, and when the signal from the sensor unit 260 is lowered, the landing guidance member 80 is operated through a control signal.

The communication means for communicating with the drone take-off and landing site 60 of the hospital are preferably WI-fi (ireless internet) and GPS (Global Positioning System), but more preferably

It is okay to communicate with each other using FC (Flight Controller), GCS (Ground Control System) and UTM (Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management), and the efficient two-way communication means of the drone and airfield mobile device is applied politely to this center.

In addition, the above communication signal is transmitted and received so that the delivery drone 220 can confirm the exact location of the takeoff and landing site 60.

In addition, it detects the proximity of the delivery drone 220 through a detection signal from the sensor unit 260, and includes an operating member 180 that transmits a warning sound signal to the acoustic unit.

In addition, the drone take-off and landing site 60 is installed in one of the upper, side, and rear parts of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. The drone take-off and landing site 60 is preferably adhesive, fitted, or bolted to the top and one side of the air conditioner, and more preferably. It is also possible to fix and dismantle the air conditioner outdoor unit using a magnetic method.

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings. The embodiments described herein may be modified in various ways. Specific embodiments may be depicted in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, the specific embodiments disclosed in the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate understanding of the various embodiments.

Therefore, the technical idea is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the attached drawings, and it should be understood that all equivalents or substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the invention are included.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a drone landing pad configured with an air conditioner outdoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is formed in a certain shape so that the delivery drone 220, which transports the delivery goods 200, takes off and lands as described above. The takeoff and landing pad 60 is opened.

In addition, the air conditioner coupling part 40 is coupled to the bottom of the takeoff and landing field 60 to support the takeoff and landing field 60, and is coupled to one side of the drone landing field 60 through a plurality of drone landing field support members 150. .

A marker and a landing guidance member 80 are formed on the upper side of the take-off and landing field 60 to confirm the position of the delivery drone 220 when landing, and the approach position of the delivery drone 220 can be identified and landed. A communication signal is transmitted so that

As a result, it operates including an operation unit 180 that detects and operates the signal of the landing guidance member 80 installed on the landing guidance member 80 and generates a warning sound through the sound unit 240, and delivers the delivered goods. A mounted drone delivers delivered goods to the main drone take-off and landing site (60).

After unloading and delivery, it returns to the original location where the seller is.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a drone take-off and landing site according to an embodiment of the drone air conditioner outdoor unit of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the delivery drone 220 is configured to transport the delivery product 200. A fixing device is formed so that (200) can be combined and transported on the lower side, so that the delivery goods (200) can be combined and transferred to the delivery drone (220) that has landed on the take-off and landing site (60).

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a drone landing pad attached to an air conditioner outdoor unit according to an embodiment of a drone landing pad configured with an air conditioner outdoor unit according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, the shape of the takeoff and landing pad 60 is not limited herein. Preferably, it is formed in a circular plate shape or square shape in plan so that the delivery drone 220 can take off and land on the upper side.

The landing guidance member 80 is formed on the upper side of the landing site 60, so that when the delivery drone 220 lands, the landing position can be confirmed by the pilot or the control device of the delivery drone 220 with the camera of the delivery drone 220. You can do it easily.

An air conditioner coupling part 40 is formed on the lower side of the takeoff and landing pad 60 so that the takeoff and landing part is located at a certain height. The air conditioner coupling part 40 is provided with a drone landing pad support member 150 and is normally folded.

In addition, when the drone delivery is in progress, the power unit 120 installed on one side of the drone landing field 60 is switched manually or using a mobile device or PC, and the opening and closing gear and driving unit 160 installed on one side of the drone landing field 60 are driven and the opening and closing unit is operated. (140) slowly opens and unfolds, allowing smooth take-off and landing of delivery drones loaded with goods while the space is widened.

Preferably, the drone take-off and landing site support member 150 is formed in multiple stages to enable height adjustment, and the height is fixed with a fixing member through combination or height adjustment.

The landing guidance member 80 of the landing guidance member 80 emits light through a control signal from the operation unit 180, and emits light according to an external signal detected through the sensor unit 260 of the operation unit 180. It becomes possible to control the intensity of light or whether it emits light.

In addition, it is coupled to a position spaced upward at a certain distance from the upper side of the take-off and landing field 60 through a drone landing field support member 150.

In addition, it is formed in a shape spaced apart at regular intervals through the drone landing field support member 150 on the upper side of the takeoff and landing field 60, so that when the delivery drone 220 takes off or lands, external wind or malfunction causes it to fall outside the takeoff and landing field 60. It prevents deviation and guides the landing at the same time.

More preferably, non-slip tape or anti-slip material to prevent slipping can be added to the upper side of the drone landing field 60 to facilitate takeoff and landing of the delivery drone 220, and a magnet is installed on one side of the landing field. You can also install it.

Preferably, the material of the drone landing pad 60 is light metal such as light aluminum, general metal, or synthetic resin. Rubber, tempered glass, or silicon may be used as long as they are efficient.

Additionally, if it is made of synthetic resin, it is made of transparent material so you can check the inside.

The landing guidance member 80 or the landing guidance member 80 is equipped with an acoustic unit 240, and transmits a visual indication, a warning sound, and a position signal light to prevent accidents during takeoff and landing of the delivery drone 220. can do.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the operating structure of a drone take-off and landing pad configured with an air conditioner outdoor unit according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, the operating unit 180 transmits a selected communication signal to a sensor unit 260 that detects an external signal. A drone communication unit 100 that transmits or receives data externally; A sensor unit 260 that detects an approaching object; It consists of an acoustic unit 240 that generates a warning sound and an operating member 180 that receives a detection signal and transmits a control signal.

The sensor unit 260 detects an external signal and transmits a detection signal to the operation member 180, and is formed integrally with the operation unit 180 or is separate from the landing guidance member 80 or the landing guidance member 80. is formed in

The drone communication unit 100 transmits the location of the landing guidance member 80 as a communication signal and receives the coordinates from the delivery drone 220 to enable landing, and receives the communication signal transmitted from the delivery drone 220. The location of the delivery drone (220) can be checked in real time using a mobile phone, PC, or mobile device.

The drone communication unit 100 may be formed integrally with the operating unit 180, or may be formed separately and formed on the landing guidance member 80 or the landing guidance member 80, through the coordinate signal of the operating member 180. A communication signal is transmitted to the outside and can be checked in real time through a mobile phone, PC, or mobile device.

Meanwhile, a communication signal for the current location coordinates transmitted from the delivery drone 220 is received and transmitted to the operating member 180, and the distance between the current location of the delivery drone 220 and the drone landing site 60 is calculated by the operating member 180. Make it easy to check.

The sensor unit 260 is installed in one part of the drone take-off and landing pad 60 and is connected to the operating member 180. It detects the proximity of the delivery drone 220 and transmits a detection signal to the operating member 180, which is also portable. You can check it in real time via phone, PC, or mobile device.

The operating member 180 controls the operation of the landing guidance member 80 and the intensity of the light emitted through the signal value detected through the sensor unit 260, and takes off and lands through the detection signal of the sensor unit 260. The delivery drone 220 detects the proximity and transmits a detection signal and light emission to the operating member 180.

In addition, the delivery drone 220 approaching the operating member 180 includes Wi-fi (ireless internet), GPS (Global Positioning System), FC (Flight Controller), GCS (Ground Control System), and UTM (Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic). Management)

A position change signal is transmitted through a communication signal, and at the same time, a warning sound is generated through an acoustic unit formed on the landing guidance member 80 or the takeoff and landing site 60 so that the pilot or delivery product consumer can be notified.

When the operating member 180 generates a warning sound through the acoustic unit, the color or light emission interval of the landing guidance member 80 is changed so that the pilot or worker can visually check it.

The present invention achieved in this way has the effect of allowing smooth takeoff and landing of drones by forming a landing pad where drones can take off and land so that parcels can be transported smoothly and safely.

Figure 5 is a diagram showing the opening and closing structure of the take-off and landing section, which is an embodiment of the drone take-off and landing pad configured in the outdoor air conditioner unit according to the present invention. Figure 6 is a view showing the folded state of the take-off and landing pad, which is an embodiment of the drone takeoff and landing pad configured in the outdoor air conditioner unit according to the present invention. Refer to this. In the lower case, the drone take-off and landing site (60) of our center is normally folded in at least the first, second or third stage, and when a signal that the drone departure has begun is received by a mobile device or PC, it is manipulated to open and close the opening and closing unit (140), the opening and closing gear and the driving unit (160). ), power is supplied to the motor, and the folded opening and closing part 140 is opened and closed, and the white paper and hinge 280 expand the volume of the drone landing site, and the drone lands smoothly.

In addition, the drone landing field 60 is capable of communicating with the delivery drone 220 as well as mutual communication and control with mobile phones, mobile devices, and PCs, and has a communication means to freely operate the drone landing field 60.

Lastly, the drone take-off and landing pad constructed in the air conditioner outdoor unit as described above is not limited to the configuration and operation method of the examples described above. The above embodiments may be configured so that various modifications can be made by selectively combining all or part of each embodiment.

20: Air conditioner outdoor unit 40: Air conditioner joint
60: Drone take-off and landing site 80: Landing guidance member
100: Drone communication unit 120: Power unit
140: Opening and closing part 150: Drone take-off and landing site support member
160: Opening/closing gear and driving part 180: Operating part
200: Delivery goods 220: Drone
240: sound unit 260: sensor unit
280: Opening and closing hinges and hinges

Claims (8)

For drones that deliver goods,
A take-off and landing pad 60 formed in a certain shape for the delivery drone 220 to transport goods to take off and land; An air conditioner coupling portion 40 coupled to the lower end of the landing pad 60 to support the takeoff and landing pad 60: a drone pad support member 150 that supports this;
A landing guidance member 80 formed on the upper side of the take-off and landing pad 60 and configured with a marker or lamp to confirm the position of the delivery drone 220 when landing;
It is configured on one side of the drone take-off and landing field 60 to transmit a communication signal so that the delivery drone 220 can determine the location and land, and detects the landing guidance member 80 installed on the landing guidance member 80 to land. A drone take-off and landing pad comprised of an air-conditioning outdoor unit, characterized in that it consists of a lamp and sound unit 240 that generates a signal and an operation unit 180 that operates it. The method of claim 1,
On one side of the drone take-off and landing site 60, a power supply unit 120 is configured to transmit and receive communication signals from the delivery drone and supply power to the landing guidance member 80;
The operating unit 180 that operates this is installed on one side inside and outside the drone take-off and landing pad 60.
A drone communication unit 100 that informs the delivery drone 220 of the location of the landing guidance member 80 and receives a communication signal transmitted from the delivery drone 220 to confirm the location of the delivery drone 220; The drone A sensor unit 260 installed on one side of the takeoff and landing pad 60 to detect the approach of the delivery drone 220;
When the delivery drone 220 takes off and lands, the delivery drone 220 receives a communication signal so that the drone can confirm its exact location, and when an abnormality occurs in the takeoff and landing field 60 through the detection signal of the sensor unit 260, a warning sound is heard. A drone takeoff and landing pad comprised of an air conditioner outdoor unit, characterized in that it is configured with an acoustic unit 240 that generates. According to claim 2,
The drone take-off and landing site 60 is fixed to the top and one side of the air conditioner by adhesive, fitting, bolted, or magnetic type, and consists of an air conditioner outdoor unit, wherein the drone take-off and landing site 60 is opened and closed manually or automatically when the drone approaches. Drone take-off and landing pad. According to claim 3,
The drone take-off and landing pad 60 installed on one side of the air conditioner outdoor unit 20 is equipped with a drone take-off and landing pad support member 150, and after the landing pad is folded, the opening and closing gear and driving unit 160 operate according to the operation of the operating unit 180 and are folded. A drone take-off and landing field consisting of an air-conditioned outdoor unit, characterized by an unfolding drone take-off and landing field (60). According to claim 4,
The drone takeoff and landing pad (60) installed on one side of the air conditioner outdoor unit (20) is made of a material selected from metal, synthetic resin, rubber, silicon, and glass;
The drone take-off and landing field support member 150 is formed in multiple stages to enable height adjustment, and the height is fixed with a fixing member through combination or height adjustment. The method of claim 5,
The drone take-off and landing pad (60) is normally folded in at least the first, second, or third stage, and when a signal that the drone departure has begun is received by a mobile device or PC, it is manipulated to open and close the opening and closing unit (140) gear and the driving unit (160). When power is supplied and the motor rotates, the folded opening and closing part (140) is unfolded by the opening and closing hinge and hinge (280), thereby expanding the volume of the drone landing pad and allowing the drone to land smoothly. A drone consisting of an air-conditioned outdoor unit. Takeoff and landing pad. The method of claim 6,
The drone take-off and landing pad 60 is installed at any one of the top, side, and rear of the air conditioner outdoor unit; The drone's communication means for communicating with the drone take-off and landing site 60 include Wi-fi (ireless internet), GPS (Global Positioning System), FC (Flight Controller), GCS (Ground Control System), and UTM (Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management). A drone take-off and landing pad consisting of an air-conditioning outdoor unit characterized by having one of the selected communication means. According to any one of claims 1 or 7,
The drone take-off and landing site 60 is a drone take-off and landing site composed of an air-conditioned outdoor unit, characterized in that communication means for mutual communication, manipulation and control with mobile devices, including the delivery drone 220, and a PC are installed.