WO2020051974A1

WO2020051974A1 - Ground control station of solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle

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Publication number: WO2020051974A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/110885
Authority: WO
Inventors: 王传松
Original assignee: 东汉太阳能无人机技术有限公司
Priority date: 2018-09-11
Filing date: 2018-10-18
Publication date: 2020-03-19
Also published as: CN109050959A

Abstract

A ground control station of a solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising: a ground control station main frame (1); and a sun-shielding structure, on which a solar panel (23) is provided. The ground control station main frame (1) is located in a shaded area of the sun-shielding structure, and the solar panel (23) is connected to the ground control station main frame (1) to supply power thereto. The ground control station of the present solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle provided by the present invention may enable the ground control station main frame (1) to be placed in the shaded area of the sun-shielding structure for use, at which moment a screen of the ground control station main frame (1) may clearly carry out display without needing to set a high-brightness screen in order to resist bright sunlight, thereby reducing the production costs, and providing a comfortable operation space for a user. In addition, the provided solar panel (23) may provide power in real time for the ground control station main frame (1) so as to ensure that the ground control station main frame runs for a long time.

Description

Solar drone ground control station

This application is based on a Chinese patent application with an application number of 201811054017.X and an application date of September 11, 2018, and claims the priority of the Chinese patent application for this Chinese patent application. The entire content of this Chinese patent application is incorporated into this application as reference.

Technical field

The embodiment of the invention relates to a ground control station for a solar unmanned aerial vehicle.

Background technique

Drones are referred to as "drones" and abbreviated as "UAV". They are unmanned aircrafts that use radio remote control. They are used in military, aerial photography, agriculture, plant protection, micro-self-timer, express delivery, disaster rescue, and wildlife observation , Monitoring infectious diseases, mapping, news reports, power inspections, film and television shooting, manufacturing romance and other fields have good uses.

Ground control stations for controlling drone operations and communicating with drones are at the core of normal drone flight. Because the drones usually work in the field or other places without power, the ground control station needs its own power supply, so the ground control station is equipped with a battery. In order to increase the power supply time, a battery with a large capacity is set. The ground control station is directly exposed to the sun, and workers are also exposed to direct sunlight.

Summary of the Invention

A solar unmanned aerial vehicle ground control station according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a ground control station host configured to control the drone flying;

A sunshade structure, which is provided with a solar panel;

The host of the ground control station is located in a sheltered area of the sunshade structure, and the solar panel supplies power to the host of the ground control station.

The purpose of the embodiments of the present invention and the technical problems thereof can be further achieved by using the following technical measures.

Optionally, in the foregoing solar drone ground control station, the sunshade structure is a foldable structure.

Optionally, in the foregoing solar drone ground control station, the sunshade structure is a foldable tent.

Optionally, the aforementioned solar drone ground control station, wherein the sunshade structure is a foldable umbrella, the foldable umbrella includes an umbrella bone, an umbrella surface, and a support rod, and the solar panel is disposed on the umbrella surface On the outer surface.

Optionally, in the aforementioned ground control station for solar unmanned aerial vehicle, the solar cell panel is a flexible solar cell panel, and the solar cell panel is combined with the umbrella surface by means of bonding or lamination.

Optionally, in the foregoing ground control station for a solar drone, the solar cell panel is a rigid solar cell panel, and the solar cell panel is disposed at a position where the umbrella surface is not deformed when folded.

Optionally, the foregoing ground control station for solar unmanned aerial vehicle, wherein the host of the ground control station includes a casing and a control system disposed in the casing;

The support rod is connected to the casing, and the casing is provided with a first driving device configured to drive the support rod to rotate;

The first driving device is controlled by the control system.

Optionally, in the foregoing solar drone ground control station, the support rod is provided with a bend at a predetermined angle, and the bend is located near the connection between the support rod and the umbrella bone.

Optionally, in the foregoing solar drone ground control station, the housing is provided with a connection portion, the connection portion is provided with a through hole for the support rod to pass through, and the connection portion and the support The rods mesh through the gear structure;

The first driving device is configured to drive the support rod to rotate by driving the gear structure.

Optionally, in the foregoing solar drone ground control station, the casing is an openable and retractable box structure, and when the casing is opened, an operation panel and a display panel of the control system are exposed.

Optionally, in the foregoing solar drone ground control station, the support rod includes a first support portion and a second support portion that are rotationally connected, the first support portion is connected to the umbrella bone, and is provided with a An angled bend is set so that an included angle between the support rod and the umbrella bone is a preset angle, and the second support portion is fixed on a bearing surface.

Optionally, the aforementioned solar drone ground control station, wherein the support rod further includes a second driving device, and the second driving device can drive the first support portion to rotate relative to the second support portion, so The second driving device is controlled by a control system in the host of the ground control station.

Optionally, the aforementioned solar drone ground control station, wherein a support antenna and a bone of the foldable umbrella are provided with a communication antenna, and the communication antenna is connected to the host of the ground control station and is configured to perform Communication between the man-machine and the host of the ground control station.

Optionally, the aforementioned solar drone ground control station, wherein a support antenna of the foldable umbrella is provided with a communication antenna, the communication antenna is connected to the host of the ground control station, and is configured to carry out the drone and the The communication between the hosts of the ground control station is described.

Optionally, in the foregoing solar drone ground control station, a communication antenna is provided in the umbrella bone of the foldable umbrella, and the communication antenna is connected to the host of the ground control station, and is configured to carry out the drone and the vehicle. The communication between the hosts of the ground control station is described.

Optionally, in the aforementioned solar drone ground control station, a solar control chip is provided in the sunshade structure, an input end of the solar control chip is connected to the solar panel, and an output end of the solar control chip Connected with the host of the ground control station.

Optionally, in the aforementioned ground control station for a solar drone, a host of the ground control station is provided with a solar control chip, and the solar control chip is connected to the solar panel;

The electric energy converted by the solar panel is processed by the solar control chip and sent to the host of the ground control station.

With the above technical solution, the ground control station of the solar drone of the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following advantages:

In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, a solar drone ground control station is additionally provided with a sunshade structure, and a solar panel is provided on the sunshade structure, so that the host of the ground control station can be placed in the sheltered area of the sunshade structure, so that users can Regional operation of the ground control station host. At this time, the screen of the ground control station host can be clearly displayed. There is no need to set a bright screen to resist bright sunlight, reduce production costs, and avoid direct sunlight on the user, providing users with a comfortable operating space; In addition, the installation of solar panels can supply power to the host of the ground control station in real time to ensure that the host of the ground control station runs for a long time to meet the needs of users.

The above description is only an overview of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention. In order to understand the technical means of the embodiments of the present invention more clearly and can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the description, the following describes the preferred embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings. Details are as follows.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a first perspective structural diagram of a solar drone ground control station according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 2 is a second perspective structural diagram of a solar drone ground control station according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 3 is a third perspective structural diagram of a solar drone ground control station according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a foldable umbrella without an umbrella surface provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

detailed description

In order to further explain the technical means and effects adopted by the embodiments of the present invention to achieve the intended purpose of the invention, the following describes the solar drone ground control station and solar projection system according to the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings and preferred embodiments. The specific implementation, method, structure, characteristics and effects thereof will be described in detail later. In the following description, different "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" does not necessarily mean the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics in one or more embodiments may be combined in any suitable form.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, an embodiment of a ground control station for a solar drone according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a ground control station host 1 for controlling drone flight; and a sunshade structure, which A solar panel 23 is provided on the sunshade structure; wherein the ground control station host 1 is located in a sheltered area of the sunshade structure, and the solar panel 23 is connected to the ground control station host 1 for the ground control. Station host 1 is powered.

Specifically, the ground control station host 1 is a device for controlling the operation of the drone, and for receiving and processing the data transmitted by the drone, and mainly includes a ground station software computer, a picture transmission receiving device, and a data transmission receiving device. Control system composed of equipment, storage system, image display screen, operation panel, etc., and a housing for containing the control system; among them, the ground station software computer is used to install control software, process received data, and issue control instructions. Function, the image transmission receiving device is used for receiving the image transmitted by the drone, and transmitting the received image to the ground station software computer. The data transmission receiving device is used for interactive control with the drone, and the storage system is used for In a device for storing image transmission and receiving equipment, the image display screen is used to display the image received by the image transmission and receiving equipment and restore the stored image; the ground control station host 1 may further include a power supply system for receiving and controlling the solar battery The electric power generated by the board 23 outputs stable voltage and current to the host 1 of the ground control station. The sunshade structure can be any kind of structure or device that can play a sunshade effect. For example, it can be an umbrella, a house structure, or a tent structure. The sunshade structure is preferably a structure that can be folded and stored for easy carrying or non-foldable. The storage structure can be specifically set according to the needs of the user; the solar cell panel 23 can be provided on the outer surface of the sunshade structure, such as a surface mainly used for sunshading, and the connection between the solar cell panel 23 and the host 1 on the ground control station can be It is connected by connecting wires, or a power connection port or plug can be provided on the sunshade structure, so that the solar panel 23 is connected to the power connection port or plug on the sunshade structure, and a suitable power connection is set on the ground control station host 1 The terminal or plug is powered by connecting the sunshade structure with the two power connection ports or plugs of the ground control station host 1; the solar cell panel 23 may be a flexible solar panel, and it is arranged on the sunshade structure by means of a paste Can be deformed and folded as the sunshade structure is folded, so that the sunshade structure It can also set the power supply system on the sunshade structure to receive and control the electric energy generated by the solar panel, and output stable voltage and current to the host 1 on the ground control station. In addition, a battery can also be set on the sunshade structure To enable it to store a certain amount of electrical energy.

In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention, a solar drone ground control station is additionally provided with a sunshade structure, and a solar panel is provided on the sunshade structure, so that the host of the ground control station can be placed in the sheltered area of the sunshade structure, so that the user can Regional operation of the ground control station host. At this time, the screen of the ground control station host can be clearly displayed. There is no need to set a bright screen to resist bright sunlight, reduce production costs, and avoid direct sunlight on the user, providing users with a comfortable operating space; In addition, the installation of solar panels can supply power to the host of the ground control station in real time to ensure that the host of the ground control station runs for a long time to meet the needs of users.

As shown in Figures 1-2, in the specific implementation, in order to make the solar drone ground control station have a portable function, it is best to set the sunshade structure as a foldable storage structure, such as a foldable tent, Mobile room, folding umbrella 2 and so on.

Specifically, when the sunshade structure is a foldable tent, the solar cell panel 23 is disposed on the outer surface of the foldable tent. For example, the solar cell panel 23 may be a flexible solar cell panel, which is directly connected with The surface of the tent is combined; when the sunshade structure is a movable house, the solar cell panel 23 is disposed on the roof of the movable house and / or the outer wall of the movable house. At this time, the solar cell panel 23 may be Rigid solar panels can also be flexible solar panels.

As shown in FIGS. 1-2, further, when the sunshade structure is a foldable umbrella 2, the foldable umbrella 2 includes an umbrella bone 21, an umbrella surface 22, and a support rod 24, and the solar cell panel 23 is disposed on the The outer surface of the umbrella surface 22.

Specifically, the umbrella bone 21 is used to support the umbrella face 22, the support rod 24 is connected to the umbrella bone 21 to support the entire foldable umbrella 2, and the solar cell panel 23 can be set as a flexible solar cell panel and can be bonded or laminated. The method is combined with the umbrella surface 22, so that the solar cell panel 23 can be folded when the foldable umbrella 2 is folded and stored; the solar cell panel 23 can also be rigid. At this time, the solar cell panel 23 needs to be set on the umbrella surface The preset position of 22 is set at a position where the umbrella surface 22 is not deformed when folded. In addition, the shade area of the foldable umbrella 2 can be set according to the specific use needs, and the area of the solar panel 23 provided on the umbrella surface 22 of the foldable umbrella 2 can also be set according to the specific use needs. The electric energy generated by the board 23 can be output by a solar control chip controller.

As shown in FIG. 3, in a specific implementation, the support rod 24 of the foldable umbrella 2 is movably connected to the host 1 of the ground control station.

Specifically, in order to make the ground control station host 1 and the foldable umbrella 2 have the characteristics of being portable, and the foldable umbrella 2 and the ground control station host 1 have a small volume when being carried, it is best to make the foldable umbrella 2 and the ground control station host 1 are provided as a movable connection, even if the two can be a detachable connection that can be relatively separated, or a rotary connection that can be relatively rotationally deformed.

As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4, in a specific implementation, in a specific implementation provided by an embodiment of the present invention, the support rod 24 of the foldable umbrella 2 is rotatably connected to the ground control station host 1, and Detachable; at this time, the ground control station host 1 includes a casing 11 and a control system 12 provided in the casing 1; the support rod 24 is connected to the casing 11, and the casing 11 is provided with a first driving device for driving the support rod 24 to rotate; the first driving device is controlled by the control system.

Wherein, the support rod 24 is provided with a bend 241 of a predetermined angle, and the position of the bend 241 is located near the position where the support rod 24 is connected to the umbrella bone 21; on the side wall of the casing 11 A connection portion 13 is provided, the connection portion 13 is provided with a through hole for the support rod 24 to pass through, the connection portion 13 and the support rod 24 are engaged by a gear structure, and the first driving device is configured to The support rod 24 is driven to rotate by driving the gear structure.

Specifically, the bend 241 provided with a predetermined angle on the support rod 24 is for the umbrella surface 22 of the foldable umbrella 2 to have a certain inclination angle, and when the support rod 24 is rotated, the umbrella surface 22 can face the sun directly. The orientation of the bend 241 can be set according to the specific needs, and the position of the bend 241 needs to be set as the support rod 24. The upper part is near the umbrella bone and has a certain distance from the umbrella bone. The support rod 24 is connected to the connecting portion 13 on the side wall of the casing 11 so that the support rod 24 can be rotated relative to the casing 11, for example, manually rotated to keep the umbrella surface 22 opposite to the direction of the sun. In addition, the foldable umbrella 2 can also be automatically rotated by the driving of the first driving device, that is, automatically rotated toward the direction of the sun; at this time, the specific setting of the gear structure may be to provide a first gear on the connecting portion 13, Then, a second gear is sleeved and fixed on the support rod 24, and when the support rod 24 and the through hole of the connecting portion 13 are penetrated, the first gear and the second gear mesh with each other, and then the first driving device drives the first gear , And then drive the support rod 24 to rotate; the first driving device may be an electric motor, or other devices capable of achieving rotational driving. For the specific implementation structure described above, reference may be made to the gear drive structure in the related art, and details are not described herein again. In addition, the first driving device is controlled by the control system 12 in the host 1 of the ground control station. The control system 12 in the host 1 of the ground control station can receive the satellite positioning signal and the time signal transmitted by the satellite. Time, to determine the position of the sun, and then drive the support rod 24 to rotate, so that the umbrella face 22 of the foldable umbrella 2 always faces the position of the sun; the control system 12 can also sense the position of the sun through a light sensor, and then The control driving device drives the support rod 24 to rotate, so that the umbrella surface 22 of the foldable umbrella 2 always faces the position of the sun.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in a specific implementation, the housing 11 is an openable box structure, and when the housing 11 is opened, the operation panel and the display panel of the control system 12 are exposed; The bottom of the casing 11 is provided with a foldable bracket.

Specifically, since the host of the ground control station needs to be set on the ground, and then operated by the staff to finally control the drone, and the host of the ground control station needs to have a portable function, the control system of the host of the ground control station is set at A case that can be opened and closed, and the operation panel and display panel of the control system can be exposed when the case is opened. The control system can be packaged when buckled, and a foldable bracket can be provided. The housing is supported so that the housing is at a certain height, so that the staff can operate the control system in the housing, and the bracket can be folded during storage for carrying and transportation; the specific structure of the folding bracket can be The support of two folding legs can also be set directly on the bottom of the casing, so that the legs can be rotated and folded relative to the casing.

In a specific implementation, the housing is provided with a power connection interface and at least one data transmission interface, and the power connection interface and the data transmission interface are both connected to the control system.

Specifically, the power connection interface may be a conventionally used interface or a dedicated power interface, which is not specifically limited in the present invention; the data transmission interface may be a USB interface or other interfaces capable of data transmission.

Further, a wireless charging structure may be provided on the host of the ground control station and connected to a solar panel for wirelessly charging the drone.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, in a specific implementation, in another specific implementation manner provided by an embodiment of the present invention, the support rod 24 includes a first support portion 242 and a second support portion 243 that are rotationally connected. The first support portion 242 is connected to the umbrella bone 21 and is provided with a bend 241 at a predetermined angle. The second support portion 243 is used to be fixed on a bearing surface. The support rod 24 is also Including a second driving device capable of driving the first supporting portion 242 to rotate relative to the second supporting portion 243, the second driving device is controlled by a control system in the ground control station host 1 12.

Specifically, the bend 241 provided with a predetermined angle on the first support portion 242 is for the umbrella surface 22 of the foldable umbrella 2 to have a certain inclination angle, and when the support rod 24 is rotated, the umbrella surface 22 can face directly It faces the direction of the sun, so that the solar cell panel 23 provided on the umbrella surface 22 can fully convert solar energy to generate electric energy. The angle of the bend 241 can be set according to specific needs. The rotational connection between the first support portion 242 and the second support portion 243 may be that an end portion of the first support portion 242 protrudes into an end portion of the second support portion 243 and a bearing is provided therebetween, so that the driving device It may be provided in the first support portion 242 or the second support portion 243. When the second support portion 243 is fixed to the support plane, for example, fixed to the ground, or when the second support portion 243 is fixed to the ground control station host 1, the first The two driving devices can drive the first support portion 242 to rotate relative to the second support portion 243, so that the umbrella surface 22 of the foldable umbrella 2 always faces the sun.

As shown in FIG. 1, in a specific implementation, a communication antenna (not shown in the figure) is provided in the support rod 24 and / or the umbrella bone 21 of the foldable umbrella 2, and the communication antenna and the ground control The station host 1 is connected to perform communication between the drone and the ground control station host 1.

Specifically, the communication antenna is arranged in the support rod 24 of the foldable umbrella 2 or in the umbrella bone 21 or in the support rod 24 and the umbrella bone 21, so that the performance of the communication antenna can be increased, and the ground control station can be increased. The host 1 maintains good communication with the drone. At the same time, there is no need to connect a communication antenna to the ground control station host 1 separately, which is more convenient to use. In addition, when the support rod 24 can be rotated relative to the ground control station host 1, the communication antenna can be rotated to further achieve good communication between the ground control station host 1 and the drone. In addition, when the sunshade structure is a foldable tent or a movable room, the communication antenna may be disposed in a skeleton of the foldable tent, or may be disposed on a skeleton or a cover of the movable room.

In a specific implementation, a solar control chip is provided in the sunshade structure, an input end of the solar control chip is connected to the solar panel, and an output end of the solar control chip is connected to a host of the ground control station; Alternatively, a solar control chip is provided in the host of the ground control station, and the solar control chip is connected to the solar panel; the electric energy converted by the solar panel is processed by the solar control chip and transmitted to the host of the ground control station.

Specifically, the solar control chip is a device for controlling the power output of the solar panel, so that the solar panel outputs a stable voltage and current. The functions of the solar control chip include adjusting the output current, protecting the power supply, and storing electrical energy, but the above functions are not limited.

In a specific implementation, the solar unmanned aerial vehicle ground control station provided by the embodiment of the present invention further includes a storage battery, which is disposed inside the host of the ground control station and connected to the solar panel.

Specifically, the storage battery is a device for storing excess electrical energy generated by the solar panel, and at the same time, can supply power to the host of the ground control station in the absence of sunlight. The storage capacity of the battery can be set according to the specific use needs.

As mentioned above, after reading and understanding the accompanying drawings and detailed description, other aspects can be understood. The above contents are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any form. According to the technical essence of the present invention, Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

A solar drone ground control station, which includes:

Ground control station host, set to control drone flight;

A sunshade structure, the outer surface of which is provided with a solar panel;

The host of the ground control station is located in a sheltered area of the sunshade structure, and the solar panel supplies power to the host of the ground control station.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 1, wherein:

The sunshade structure is a foldable structure.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 2, wherein:

The sunshade structure is a foldable tent.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 2, wherein:

The sunshade structure is a foldable umbrella, the foldable umbrella includes an umbrella bone, an umbrella surface, and a support rod, and the solar cell panel is disposed on an outer surface of the umbrella surface.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 4, wherein:

The solar cell panel is a flexible solar cell panel, and the solar cell panel is combined with an umbrella surface by means of bonding or lamination.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 4, wherein:

The solar cell panel is a rigid solar cell panel, and the solar cell panel is disposed at a position where deformation does not occur when the umbrella surface is folded.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 4, wherein:

The host of the ground control station includes a casing and a control system disposed in the casing;

The support rod is connected to the casing, and the casing is provided with a first driving device configured to drive the support rod to rotate;

The first driving device is controlled by the control system.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 7, wherein:

The support rod is provided with a bend at a predetermined angle, and the bend is located near the connection between the support rod and the umbrella bone.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 8, wherein:

The housing is provided with a connection portion, the connection portion is provided with a through hole for the support rod to pass through, and the connection portion and the support rod are engaged by a gear structure;

The first driving device is configured to drive the support rod to rotate by driving the gear structure.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 7, wherein:

The housing is an openable box structure, and when the housing is opened, the operation panel and the display panel of the control system are exposed.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 10, wherein:

The support rod includes a first support portion and a second support portion that are rotatably connected. The first support portion is connected to the umbrella bone and is provided with a bend at a predetermined angle so that the support rod and the The included angle between the umbrella bones is a preset angle, and the second support portion is fixed on the bearing surface.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 11, wherein:

The support rod further includes a second driving device capable of driving the first supporting portion to rotate relative to the second supporting portion, and the second driving device is controlled by the host in the ground control station. System control.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 12, wherein:

A communication antenna is provided in the support pole and the umbrella bone of the foldable umbrella, and the communication antenna is connected to the host of the ground control station and configured to perform communication between the drone and the host of the ground control station.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 12, wherein:

A communication antenna is provided in the support pole of the foldable umbrella, and the communication antenna is connected to the host of the ground control station and is configured to perform communication between the drone and the host of the ground control station.
The solar drone ground control station according to claim 12, wherein:

A communication antenna is provided in the umbrella bone of the foldable umbrella, and the communication antenna is connected to the host of the ground control station and is configured to perform communication between the drone and the host of the ground control station.
The solar drone ground control station according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein:

A solar control chip is provided in the sunshade structure, an input end of the solar control chip is connected to the solar panel, and an output end of the solar control chip is connected to a host of the ground control station.
The solar drone ground control station according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein:

A solar control chip is provided in the host of the ground control station, and the solar control chip is connected to the solar panel;

The electric energy converted by the solar panel is processed by the solar control chip and sent to the host of the ground control station.