WO2023272526A1

WO2023272526A1 - Charging base station, flight vehicle, and flight vehicle system

Info

Publication number: WO2023272526A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/103272
Authority: WO
Inventors: 张迪; 丘力; 刘艺
Original assignee: 深圳市大疆创新科技有限公司
Priority date: 2021-06-29
Filing date: 2021-06-29
Publication date: 2023-01-05

Abstract

Disclosed in the embodiments of the present application are a charging base station, a flight vehicle, and a flight vehicle system. The charging base station is used for charging a battery of a flight vehicle, and comprises: a flight-vehicle parking apron (10), the flight-vehicle parking apron (10) being used for bearing the flight vehicle; a position-adjusting device (11), the position-adjusting device (11) being able to move on the flight-vehicle parking apron (10) in order to adjust the position of the flight vehicle to a target position; and a drive device (12), which is provided below the flight-vehicle parking apron (10), the drive device (12) being coupled to the position-adjusting device (11) to drive the position-adjusting device (11) to move on the flight-vehicle parking apron (10), wherein when the position-adjusting device (11) moves on the flight-vehicle parking apron (10), the drive device (12) is always covered below the flight-vehicle parking apron (10). The charging base station in the embodiments of the present application has a small volume and high working reliability.

Description

Charging base station, aircraft and aircraft system

technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of aircraft, and in particular to a charging base station, an aircraft and an aircraft system.

Background technique

The charging base station is a device for charging the aircraft. With the widespread use of aircraft, the performance and user experience of the charging base station have also received extensive attention. The charging base station generally includes an apron, which can be used to carry the aircraft, and push rods are usually arranged on the apron, and the push rods can be used to push the aircraft to a target position suitable for charging.

In the traditional technology, the driving mechanism of the push rod is usually arranged around the apron, or the driving mechanism of the push rod is arranged at the bottom of the apron. However, when the driving mechanism is arranged around the apron, in order to meet the clearance environment required by the aircraft to take off, the size of the apron needs to be set larger, thus, it is easy to cause the volume of the entire charging base station to be larger, and the pushing The driving device of the pole is directly exposed to the outdoor environment, which can easily reduce the working reliability of the charging base station. When the driving mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the apron, slots are usually arranged on the apron so that the driving mechanism and the push rod are connected at the slot. However, impurities such as rainwater and dust from the outside are still easy to enter through these slots. The interior of the charging base station reduces the working reliability of the charging base station.

Contents of the invention

In a first aspect, the present application discloses a charging base station for charging the battery of an aircraft. The charging base station includes:

an apron for carrying the aircraft;

a aligning device movable on the apron to align the aircraft to a target position; and

A driving device is arranged below the apron, and the driving device is coupled with the positioning device for driving the positioning device to move on the apron;

Wherein, when the positioning device moves on the apron, the driving device is always covered under the apron.

Optionally, the driving device is non-contact connected with the positioning device, so that the driving device is non-exposedly disposed under the apron.

Optionally, the driving device is magnetically attached to the positioning device.

Optionally, the driving device is provided with a first magnetic part, and the positioning device is provided with a second magnetic part, and the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part are connected by ferromagnetic adsorption.

Optionally, the driving device is provided with a third magnetic part, the alignment device is provided with a fourth magnetic part, and the third magnetic part and the fourth magnetic part are connected by means of electromagnetic adsorption.

Optionally, the third magnetic component is one of an electromagnetic component and a ferromagnetic component, and the fourth magnetic component is the other of the electromagnetic component and the ferromagnetic component.

Optionally, a first guide rail is provided on the apron, the positioning device is connected to the first guide rail, and the first guide rail can guide the movement of the positioning device.

Optionally, it also includes a cover provided on the apron, the apron is provided with a slot, and the cover covers the slot;

The driving device is connected in contact with the positioning device through a connecting part, the connecting part protrudes from the slot and can move in the slot, and the driving device extends along the slot direction to drive the positioning device to move on the apron.

Optionally, the covering member is arranged between the driving device and the adjusting device;

When the drive device drives the alignment device to move, the covering member can cover the area of the slot outside the alignment device.

Optionally, the connecting part is provided with a through hole, and the covering part passes through the through hole, so that the covering part does not block the movement of the connecting part.

Optionally, the drive device includes: a drive mechanism and a transmission mechanism; wherein,

The driving mechanism is connected to the transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism is connected to the connecting part, the driving mechanism can drive the transmission mechanism to move, and the movement of the transmission mechanism can drive the connecting part to move;

The connecting part protrudes from the slot and connects with the aligning device.

Optionally, both the driving mechanism and the transmission mechanism are arranged under the apron, and at least a part of the connecting part protrudes from the slot to connect with the positioning device.

Optionally, the positioning device includes: a pushing body and a push rod; wherein,

The pushing body is connected to the connecting part;

The push rod is mechanically coupled with the pushing body, and moves together with the pushing body.

Optionally, a contoured surface is provided on a side of the pushing body close to the cover, and the cover is attached to the contoured surface.

Optionally, the profiling surface is an arc-shaped convex surface.

Optionally, the moving direction of the positioning device is the first direction;

Both ends of the pushing body along the first direction are respectively provided with flattening parts, and the flattening parts are attached to the cover part for leveling the cover part to a position covering the slot .

Optionally, the flattening portion is attached to the apron, so as to press fit the covering member into the slot, so as to cover the slot.

Optionally, a gap capable of accommodating the cover is formed between the leveling portion and the apron, and the cover is embedded in the gap.

Optionally, an anti-sticking coating is provided on the outside of the leveling portion to prevent the covering member from sticking to the leveling portion.

Optionally, the material of the anti-stick coating is polytetrafluoroethylene.

Optionally, a clamping part is provided on the side of the pushing body close to the target position, and the push rod is clamped in the clamping part.

Optionally, the driving mechanism includes at least one of a steering gear, a motor and an electric motor.

Optionally, the transmission mechanism includes: a gear and a rack, the gear meshes with the rack, the rack is fixedly connected to the bottom of the apron, and the length direction of the rack is consistent with that of the positioning device. The direction of movement is the same;

The gear is connected to the driving mechanism, driven by the driving mechanism, the gear can move along the rack;

The connecting part is fixedly connected with the gear, and the connecting part can move together with the gear to drive the positioning device to move.

Optionally, the driving device further includes a second guide rail, the second guide rail is connected to the bottom of the apron, and at least part of the connecting part is embedded in the second guide rail, so that the connection The movement of the parts is guided.

Optionally, the length direction of the second guide rail is consistent with the moving direction of the positioning device.

Optionally, the extending direction of the slot is consistent with the moving direction of the adjusting device.

Optionally, the cover part covers the outside of the slot.

Optionally, the area of the cover is larger than the area of the slot.

Optionally, the cover is attached to the apron.

Optionally, the cover is magnetically attached to the apron, so that the cover is attached to the apron.

Optionally, the cover is connected to the apron by means of electromagnetic adsorption.

Optionally, the cover is connected to the apron by means of ferromagnetic adsorption.

Optionally, the covering member is embedded in the slot to cover the slot.

Optionally, the side walls of the cover are attached to the side walls of the slot.

Optionally, the side wall of the cover is magnetically attached to the side wall of the slot.

Optionally, the side wall of the cover member is connected to the side wall of the slot by means of electromagnetic adsorption.

Optionally, the side wall of the cover member is connected to the side wall of the slot by means of ferromagnetic adsorption.

Optionally, the covering member is interference-fitted with the slot.

Optionally, the outer surface of the cover is flush with the outer surface of the apron.

Optionally, the covering member is a belt-shaped elastic member.

Optionally, the length direction of the covering member is consistent with the extending direction of the slot.

Optionally, the length of the covering member is consistent with the length of the slot; two ends of the covering member are respectively connected to ends of the slot.

Optionally, the length of the covering member is greater than the length of the slot, and two ends of the covering member are respectively connected to regions other than the ends of the slot.

Optionally, the cover is a magnetic steel strip.

Optionally, the covering part is a silicone part or a rubber part

Optionally, the covering member is an elastic foam member.

Optionally, the charging base station further includes: a charging device, the charging device is provided with a first charging connector, and the first charging connector can be electrically connected to the second connector on the aircraft, so as to provide power to the aircraft. battery charging;

The charging device includes a charging state and a non-charging state, when the charging device is in the non-charging state, the first charging connector is hidden in the charging device, and when the charging device is in the charging state In the state, the first charging connector is exposed to be electrically connected to the second charging connector.

Optionally, the charging device includes a device body and a shield cover, and the first charging connector is connected to the device body;

When the charging device is in the non-charging state, the first charging connector is hidden in the shielding cover;

When the charging device is in the charging state, the first charging connector is exposed from the shielding cover.

Optionally, the shielding cover is movably connected to the device body; wherein,

When the charging device is in the non-charging state, the shielding cover can move to a first position to shield the first charging connector, and the first charging connector can be hidden in the shielding cover;

When the charging device is in the charging state, the shielding cover can move to a second position where the shielding of the first charging connector is released, so that the first charging connector is exposed.

Optionally, the shielding cover is rotatably connected to the device body, so as to switch between the first position and the second position.

Optionally, the shielding cover is slidably connected to the device body to realize switching between the first position and the second position.

Optionally, the first charging connector is movably connected to the device body;

When the charging device is in the non-charging state, the first charging connector moves to a position hidden in the shielding cover;

When the charging device is in the charging state, the first charging connector protrudes from the shielding cover.

Optionally, the first charging connector is rotatably connected to the device body.

Optionally, the first charging connector is slidably connected to the device body.

Optionally, the first charging connector is connected to the device body through an elastic member.

Optionally, the first charging connector includes: a connector body and a charging pin, the connector body is movably connected to the device body, and the charging pin is connected to the connector body.

Optionally, the charging pin is movably connected to the connector body;

When the charging device is in the non-charging state, the charging pin is hidden in the connector body;

When the charging device is in the charging state, the charging pin protrudes from the connector body.

Optionally, the charging pin is connected to the connector body through an elastic member.

Optionally, the first charging connector further includes a waterproof member, the waterproof member is connected between the connector body and the charging pin, and can block a gap between the connector body and the charging pin.

Optionally, a first guide is provided on the device body, a second guide is provided on the first charging connector, and the first guide is adapted to the second guide to guide the The movement of the first charging connection is guided.

Optionally, the first guide is one of a guide groove and a guide block, the second guide is the other of the guide groove and the guide block, and the guide block is embedded in the guide groove.

Optionally, the charging device further includes a charging cable, and the charging cable is hidden in the shielding cover.

Optionally, the charging device is connected to the positioning device.

Optionally, the charging device is arranged on a side of the positioning device close to the target position.

Optionally, the battery of the aircraft is provided with a first airflow channel, one end of the first airflow channel is a first air inlet, and the other end of the first airflow channel is a first air outlet.

The positioning device is provided with a second airflow channel, the second airflow channel is used for the circulation of compressed air, and one end of the second airflow channel is provided with a second air outlet, and the second air outlet can be connected with the first air outlet. An air inlet is connected to pass the compressed air into the first airflow channel.

Optionally, the charging base station is further provided with an air compression device, and the air compression device is used to supply the compressed air to the second airflow channel.

Optionally, the air compression device is provided on the positioning device.

Optionally, the air compression device is provided on the driving device and powered by the driving device.

Optionally, the adjusting device includes multiple sets of push rods, and each set of push rods corresponds to one of the driving devices.

In a second aspect, the present application also discloses an aircraft, which includes: a fuselage and a battery, the battery is connected to the fuselage; a first airflow channel is provided in the battery, and the first airflow channel One end of the first airflow channel is the first air inlet, and the other end of the first airflow channel is the first air outlet.

Optionally, the first air inlet is arranged near the bottom of the battery, and the first air outlet is arranged near the side of the battery.

In a third aspect, the embodiment of the present application further discloses an aircraft system, the aircraft system comprising: an aircraft and any one of the charging base stations described above, the charging base station is used to charge the battery of the aircraft.

In the embodiment of the present application, by arranging the drive device under the apron, and when the positioning device moves on the apron, the drive device is always covered on the apron. below. On the one hand, it can avoid the need to set up a clear environment when the driving device is arranged around the apron, and reduce the size of the apron, so that the volume of the entire charging base station can be made smaller. On the other hand, it can also avoid directly exposing the driving device to the outdoor environment, and impurities such as external water and dust are difficult to enter the interior of the charging base station, so that the working reliability of the charging base station can be improved.

The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented according to the contents of the description, and in order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable , the specific embodiments of the present invention are enumerated below.

Description of drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings that need to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description These are some embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

Fig. 1 schematically shows a schematic structural diagram of a charging base station at a certain angle according to an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 2 schematically shows a structural diagram of another angle of the charging base station shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 schematically shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the charging base station shown in Fig. 1 with some parts and components removed;

Fig. 4 schematically shows a detailed structural diagram of the location of charging base station A shown in Fig. 3;

Fig. 5 schematically shows a schematic cross-sectional structural view of the charging base station shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 6 schematically shows a detailed structural diagram of the location of the charging base station B shown in Fig. 5;

Fig. 7 schematically shows a structural diagram of the alignment device and the driving device in the charging base station shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 8 schematically shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the charging base station shown in Fig. 1 in a non-charging state;

FIG. 9 schematically shows a schematic structural view of the position of the charging base station C shown in FIG. 8;

Fig. 10 schematically shows a schematic structural view of the charging base station shown in Fig. 1 in a charging state;

Fig. 11 schematically shows a structural diagram of the location of the charging base station D shown in Fig. 10;

Fig. 12 schematically shows a schematic structural diagram of a charging device according to an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 13 schematically shows a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of the charging device shown in Fig. 12;

Fig. 14 schematically shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the charging base station shown in Fig. 12 in a non-charging state;

FIG. 15 schematically shows a schematic structural view of the charging base station shown in FIG. 12 in a charging state;

FIG. 16 schematically shows a schematic structural view of an aircraft according to an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 17 schematically shows a structural diagram of the battery of the aircraft shown in Fig. 16;

Fig. 18 schematically shows a structural diagram of an aircraft system at a certain angle according to the embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 19 schematically shows a structural diagram of another angle of the aircraft system shown in Fig. 18;

Reference signs: 10-apron, 101-slit, 11-positioning device, 111-promoting main body, 1111-profiling surface, 1112-leveling part, 1113-clamping part, 112-push rod, 123- Second guide rail, 12-driving device, 121-driving mechanism, 122-transmission mechanism, 1221-gear, 1222-rack, 13-covering member, 14-connecting part, 15-charging device, 151-first charging connector, 1511-connector body, 1512-charging pin, 1513-waterproof part, 152-device body, 1521-first guide, 153-shielding cover, 100-body, 200-battery, 201-first air inlet, 202-second air inlet, 300-aircraft, 400-charging base station.

specific embodiment

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments It is a part of embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

The features of the terms "first" and "second" in the description and claims of the present application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more. In addition, "and/or" in the specification and claims means at least one of the connected objects, and the character "/" generally means that the related objects are an "or" relationship.

In describing the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", " Back", "Left", "Right", "Vertical", "Horizontal", "Top", "Bottom", "Inner", "Outer", "Clockwise", "Counterclockwise", "Axial", The orientation or positional relationship indicated by "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying the referred device or element Must be in a particular orientation, be constructed in a particular orientation, and operate in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. Connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected or electrically connected; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediary, and it can be the internal communication of two components. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention in specific situations.

An embodiment of the present application provides a charging base station, which can charge the battery of an aircraft. The aircraft may include, but not limited to, any one of manned aircraft, logistics aircraft, aerial photography aircraft, and agricultural plant protection aircraft. The embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the type of the aircraft.

Referring to FIG. 1 , it shows a schematic structural diagram of a charging base station at a certain angle according to an embodiment of the present application. Referring to FIG. 2 , it shows a schematic structural diagram at another angle of the charging base station shown in FIG. 1 , as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 As shown, the charging base station may specifically include:

An apron 10, the apron 10 can be used to carry the aircraft;

The alignment device 11, the alignment device 11 can move on the apron 10, so as to align the aircraft to the target position; and

The driving device 12 is arranged under the apron 10, the driving device 12 is coupled with the positioning device 11, and is used to drive the positioning device to move on the apron 10

Wherein, when the positioning device 11 moves on the apron 10 , the driving device 12 is always covered under the apron 10 .

In the embodiment of the present application, the driving device 12 is arranged under the apron 10 , and when the positioning device 11 moves on the apron 10 , the driving device 12 is always covered under the apron 10 . On the one hand, it can avoid the need to set up a clear environment when the driving device 12 is arranged around the parking pad 10, and reduce the size of the parking pad 10, thereby making the volume of the entire charging base station smaller. On the other hand, it can avoid directly exposing the driving device 12 to the outdoor environment, and impurities such as external water and dust are difficult to enter the interior of the charging base station, so that the working reliability of the charging base station can be improved.

In particular, the apron 10 can be used for landing and take-off of the aircraft. In practical applications, after the aircraft lands on the apron 10 , the aircraft can be aligned to the target position by the alignment device 11 . The target location may specifically be a location suitable for charging the aircraft. In practical applications, the target position can be set according to actual needs. For example, the target position can be set in the central area or edge area of the apron 10, the embodiment of the present application only takes the target position set in the central area of the apron 10 as an example, and the target position is set in other areas The situation can refer to the implementation.

In the embodiment of the present application, the number of positioning devices 11 may be one or more. When the quantity of the adjusting device 11 is one, the position and the adjusting direction of the adjusting device 11 are all adjustable. and direction to push the aircraft until the aircraft is pushed to the target position. In the case of multiple positioning devices 11, multiple positioning devices 11 can push the aircraft from different directions, so as to quickly push the aircraft to the target position.

For example, as shown in Figure 1, in the case where the target position of the apron 10 is set in the central area, the number of positioning devices 11 can be 4, and these 4 positioning devices 11 can be arranged around the target position to Carry out the alignment of the aircraft from 4 directions. In this way, when the aircraft lands above the apron 10, the aircraft can be quickly pushed to the target position through the coordinated alignment of the four alignment devices 11 .

It should be noted that, in the drawings of the embodiment of the present application, only the case where the charging base station includes four positioning devices 11 is shown, but in practical applications, the number of positioning devices 11 can also be 1, 2 and or 6, etc., the embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the number of positioning devices 11 .

In the embodiment of the present application, the driving device 12 can be arranged under the apron 10. Through the coupling between the driving device 12 and the positioning device 11, the positioning device 11 can be driven to move on the apron 10, so as to position the aircraft. to the target location. Specifically, the coupling between the driving device 12 and the positioning device 11 can be a contact connection between the driving device 12 and the positioning device 11, or a non-contact connection between the driving device 12 and the positioning device 11. connection. The embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the coupling manner between the driving device 12 and the alignment device 11 .

In an optional embodiment of the application, the driving device 12 and the positioning device 11 may be connected in a non-contact manner, so that the driving device 12 is disposed under the apron 11 in a non-exposed manner. In this way, when the leveling device 11 is moving on the apron 10 , the driving device 12 can always be covered under the apron 10 . Moreover, the operation of opening slits on the apron 10 can be avoided, preventing external water and impurities from entering the bottom of the apron 10 and affecting the operation of the charging base station, thereby improving the working reliability of the charging base station.

Exemplarily, the non-contact connection may include but not limited to magnetic adsorption or electrical coupling, and the embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the non-contact connection between the driving device 12 and the positioning device 11 .

Optionally, the driving device 12 and the positioning device 11 can be connected by magnetic adsorption. By moving the driving device 12 below the apron 10, the positioning device 11 can be driven to move above the apron 10, and the aircraft can be adjusted to the target location.

Specifically, the driving device 12 is provided with a first magnetic part, and the alignment device 11 is provided with a second magnetic part, and the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part are connected by ferromagnetic adsorption to realize driving The magnetic adsorption connection between the device 12 and the positioning device 11. In practical applications, in the case where the suction connection between the driving device 12 and the alignment device 11 is realized by means of ferromagnetic adsorption, the implementation method is relatively simple, and the structural cost is relatively low.

For example, the first magnetic member may be a component capable of generating magnetic adsorption force such as a magnet or a magnetic steel, and the second magnetic member may be a component capable of magnetic adsorption such as iron or magnetic steel. The specific content of the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part may not be limited.

Optionally, the driving device 12 is provided with a third magnetic part, and the positioning device 11 is provided with a fourth magnetic part, and the third magnetic part and the fourth magnetic part are connected by means of electromagnetic adsorption to realize driving The magnetic adsorption connection between the device 12 and the positioning device 11. In practical applications, in the case that the suction connection between the driving device 12 and the positioning device 11 is realized by means of electromagnetic adsorption, the driving method between the driving device 12 and the positioning device can be made more flexible.

Optionally, the third magnetic component is one of an electromagnetic component and a ferromagnetic component, and the fourth magnetic component is the other of the electromagnetic component and the ferromagnetic component. In practical applications, the energization strategy of the electromagnet can be controlled to adjust the magnitude and direction of the magnetic force generated by the electromagnet, so as to flexibly adjust the magnitude and direction of the electromagnetic force on the ferromagnetic element, so as to flexibly The drive positioning device 11 moves on the apron 10.

For example, the electromagnetic part can be a coil, and the ferromagnetic part can be a component that can be magnetically adsorbed, such as a magnet, magnetic steel, or iron. The specific content of the electromagnetic part and the ferromagnetic part in the embodiment of the present application You don't have to limit it.

Optionally, the apron 10 is provided with a first guide rail, and the positioning device 11 is connected to the first guide rail, and the first guide rail can guide the movement of the positioning device 11, so as to improve the speed of the positioning device 11 during shutdown. The positioning accuracy of the position above the platform 10 can improve the alignment accuracy of the alignment device 11 for the aircraft, so that the alignment device 11 can quickly and accurately align the aircraft to the target position.

Referring to Fig. 3, it shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the charging base station shown in Fig. 1 with some parts shielded. Referring to Fig. 4, it shows a schematic diagram of the detailed structure of the charging base station A shown in Fig. 3. A schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the charging base station shown in Figure 1 is shown. Referring to Figure 6, it shows a detailed structural diagram of the location of the charging base station B shown in Figure 5. Referring to Figure 7, it shows the charging base station shown in Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the centering device and the driving device.

Specifically, the charging base station may further include: a covering member 13 provided on the apron 10 , the apron 10 is provided with a slot 101 , and the covering member 13 may be used to cover the slot 101 to prevent the slot 101 from being exposed. The driving device 12 can be connected in contact with the alignment device 11 through the connecting part 14, the connecting part 14 stretches out from the slot 101, and can move in the slot 101, and the driving device 12 moves along the extending direction of the slot 101 to drive The positioning device 11 moves on the apron 10 .

In the embodiment of the present application, although the apron 10 is provided with a slot 101 for passing the connecting part 14 , since the apron 10 is provided with a cover 13 , the cover 13 can be used to cover the slot 101 . Therefore, in the process of driving the positioning device 11 to move by the driving device 12, due to the covering effect of the cover member 13, the driving device 12 below the slot 101 can be prevented from being exposed through the slot 101, and the appearance of the charging base station can be improved. . At the same time, water and impurities in the external environment can be prevented from entering the interior of the charging base station through the slit 101, thereby improving the working reliability of the charging base station.

Optionally, the covering member 13 can be arranged between the driving device 12 and the adjusting device 11; when the driving device 12 drives the adjusting device 11 to move, the covering member 13 can cover the area where the slot 101 is located outside the adjusting device 11 . In this way, even when the positioning device 11 is moving, the cover 13 can still cover the slot 101, so as to improve the appearance of the charging base station and improve the working reliability of the charging base station.

Optionally, the connecting part 14 is provided with a through hole, and the covering part 13 can pass through the through hole, so that the covering part 13 will not block the movement of the connecting part 14, reduce the movement resistance of the connecting part 14, and facilitate the connecting part 14 The driving force of the driving device 12 is quickly transmitted to the alignment device 11, and the alignment efficiency of the alignment device 11 for the aircraft is improved.

In a specific application, the connecting part 14 can be integrally formed with at least some parts of the driving device 12 or the positioning device 11, so that it is possible to avoid separately processing the connecting part 14 and simultaneously connecting the connecting part 14 to the driving device. 12 and the operation on the positioning device 11 to simplify the processing technology of the connecting part 14 and reduce the cost of the connecting part 14.

For example, the connection part 14 can be arranged on some parts of the output end of the driving device 12, or the connection part 14 can also be arranged on some parts of the input end of the alignment device 11. The specific setting of the connection part 14 in the embodiment of the present application The location is not limited.

Optionally, the driving device 12 may include: a driving mechanism 121 and a transmission mechanism 122; wherein, the driving mechanism 121 is connected to the transmission mechanism 122, and the transmission mechanism 122 is connected to the connecting member 14, and the driving mechanism 121 can drive the transmission mechanism 122 to move, and the transmission mechanism The movement of 122 can drive the connecting part 14 to move; the connecting part 14 protrudes from the slot 101 to connect with the positioning device 11 .

Specifically, the drive mechanism 121 is a motor, an electric motor, a hydraulic push rod or an electric push rod that can generate power, and the transmission mechanism 122 is connected between the drive mechanism 121 and the connecting member 14. The generated power is transmitted to the connecting part 14 to drive the connecting part 14 to move, so that the movement of the connecting part 14 drives the positioning device 11 to move.

In the embodiment of the present application, both the driving mechanism 121 and the transmission mechanism 122 are arranged under the apron 10 , and at least a part of the connecting member 14 protrudes from the slot 101 to connect with the aligning device 11 . In a specific application, since the drive mechanism 121 and the transmission mechanism 122 are both arranged under the apron 10, the apron 10 can form a shield for the drive mechanism 121 and the transmission mechanism 122, protect the drive mechanism 121 and the transmission mechanism 122, and improve the performance of the drive mechanism. 121 and the service life of transmission mechanism 122.

In the embodiment of the present application, the alignment device 11 may include: a pushing body 111 and a push rod 112; wherein, the pushing body 111 is connected to the connecting member 14; the pushing rod 112 is mechanically coupled with the pushing body 111, and moves together with the pushing body 111 . In a specific application, since the pushing body 111 is connected with the connecting part 14, the movement of the connecting part 14 can drive the pushing body 111 and the push rod 112 to move together, and the push rod 112 can be connected with the fuselage of the aircraft to push the Adjust the position of the aircraft.

Optionally, a profiled surface 1111 is provided on the side of the pushing body 111 close to the cover 13, and the cover 13 fits on the profiled surface 1111. When the pushing body 111 moves along the slot 101, the cover 13 can Move on the profiling surface 1111. In practical applications, the profiling surface 1111 can be designed in a shape that facilitates the movement of the covering member 13 .

Optionally, the profiling surface 1111 may be an arc-shaped convex surface. In a specific application, when the arc-shaped surface 1111 is an arc-shaped convex surface, it can not only facilitate the movement of the covering member 13 on the profiling surface 1111, but also keep the deformation of the covering member 13 relatively good. The aspect ratio facilitates the deformation of the covering member 13 and improves the deformation effect of the covering member 13 .

In the embodiment of the present application, the moving direction of the aligning device 11 is the first direction; the two ends of the pushing body 111 along the first direction are respectively provided with leveling parts 1112, and the leveling parts 1112 are attached to the covering member 13 for The covering part 13 is flattened to the position covering the slot 101 , so that the covering part 13 can fully fit and cover the slot 101 , and the covering effect of the covering part 13 on the slot 101 is improved.

In a specific application, by providing the profiling surface 1111 and the front and rear flattening portions 1112 on the pushing body 111 , the cover 13 can always maintain a horizontal state during the movement of the pushing body 111 .

Optionally, the flattening portion 1112 can be attached to the apron 10 to press-fit the covering member 13 into the slot 101 to cover the slot 101 . In practical application, the cover 13 is pressed into the slot 101 through the flattening part 1112, so that the cover 13 can be fully fitted into the slot 101, so as to fully cover the driving device 12 under the slot 101 and avoid downtime The driving device 12 below the platen 10 is exposed through the slot 101 .

Optionally, a gap capable of accommodating the covering member 13 may be formed between the leveling portion 1112 and the apron 10 , and the covering member 13 is embedded in the gap to cover the slot 101 from above the slot 101 . In practical applications, when the cover 13 is located above the slot 101 , the area of the cover 13 may be slightly larger than that of the slot 101 , so that the cover 13 can fully cover the slot 101 .

Optionally, an anti-stick coating is provided on the flattened portion 1112 to prevent the cover 13 from sticking to the flattened portion 1112 . In this way, during the process of pushing the main body 111 to move, the separation between the flattening part 1112 and the covering part 13 can be facilitated. Specifically, the material of the anti-stick coating is anti-stick material such as polytetrafluoroethylene, and the embodiment of the present application may not limit the specific material of the anti-stick coating.

Optionally, a locking part 1113 is provided on the side of the pushing body 111 close to the target position, and the push rod 112 is locked in the locking part 1113 to fix the pushing rod 112 on the pushing body 111, so that the pushing The rod 112 can move together with the pushing body 111 .

In the embodiment of the present application, the driving mechanism 121 may include at least one of a steering gear, a motor, and an electric motor, and the specific content of the driving mechanism 121 may not be limited in the embodiment of the present application.

Optionally, the transmission mechanism 122 may include: a gear 1221 and a rack 1222, the gear 1221 meshes with the rack 1222, the rack 1222 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the apron 10, and the length direction of the rack 1222 is related to the movement of the positioning device 11 The direction is the same; the gear 1221 is connected with the driving mechanism 121, driven by the driving mechanism 121, the gear 1221 can move along the rack 1222; the connecting part 14 is fixedly connected with the gear 1221, and the connecting part 14 can move together with the gear 1221 to drive the whole The bit device 11 moves.

For example, for each positioning device 11 , a separate driving device 12 may be correspondingly provided, and the driving device 12 may be used to drive the corresponding positioning device 11 to move. For example, in the case that the positioning device 11 needs to move left and right, the corresponding rack 1222 in the driving device 12 can be arranged along the direction from left to right. In this way, driven by the driving mechanism 121 , the gear 1221 can move left and right along the rack 1222 , and drive the positioning device 11 to move left and right together through the connecting member 14 .

Optionally, the driving device 12 may also include a second guide rail 123, the second guide rail 123 is connected to the bottom of the apron 10, and at least part of the connecting part 14 is embedded in the second guide rail 123, so as to carry out the movement of the connecting part 14. Guide to improve the movement accuracy of the connecting part 14.

In practical application, the length direction of the second guide rail 123 , the length direction of the rack 1222 and the moving direction of the aligning device 11 may be consistent, so as to improve the moving accuracy of the aligning device 11 .

For example, when the aligning device 11 needs to move in the left-right direction, the length direction of the second guide rail 123 in the corresponding driving device 12 and the length direction of the rack 1222 can both be in the left-right direction.

In the embodiment of the present application, the extending direction of the slot 101 may be consistent with the moving direction of the aligning device 11 , so that the aligning device 11 can move along the extending direction of the slot 101 .

For example, when the positioning device 11 needs to move in the left and right directions, the slot 101 on the parking pad 10 can extend in the left and right directions accordingly.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the covering member 13 may cover the slot 101 to cover the slot 101 from the outside of the slot 101 to prevent the driving device 12 under the apron 10 from being exposed from the slot 101 .

Specifically, the covering member 13 may cover the slot 101 to cover the slot 101 from above the slot 101 .

In practical applications, when the cover 13 covers the slot 101 from the outside of the slot 101 , the area of the cover 13 is larger than that of the slot 101 , so that the cover 13 can fully cover the slot 101 .

For example, the length of the cover 13 can be greater than the length of the slot 101, and the width of the cover 13 can also be greater than the width of the slot 101, so that the cover 13 can fully cover the slot 101 from both the length direction and the width direction .

Optionally, under the condition that the cover 13 shields the slot 101 from the outside of the slot 101, the cover 13 and the apron 10 can be attached to avoid a gap between the cover 13 and the apron 10, thereby improving Covering tightness of the cover member 13 for the slot 101 .

Optionally, the cover 13 and the apron 10 may be connected by magnetic adsorption, so that the cover 13 and the apron 10 fit together. In this way, when the alignment device 11 is moving along the slot 101 , the cover 13 can always be attached to the landing pad 10 through magnetic adsorption, so as to fully cover the slot 101 on the parking pad 10 .

Optionally, the cover 13 and the apron 10 can be connected by electromagnetic adsorption, or the cover 13 and the apron 10 can also be connected by ferromagnetic adsorption. In the embodiment of the present application, the cover 13 The magnetic adsorption method between the apron 10 and the apron 10 is not specifically limited.

In another optional embodiment of the present application, the covering member 13 can also be embedded in the slot 101 to cover the slot 101 by filling the slot 101, so as to prevent the driving device 12 under the apron 10 from falling from the slot 101. exposed in the groove 101.

In the embodiment of the present application, when the covering member 13 is embedded in the slot 101, the side walls of the covering member 13 and the side walls of the slot 101 can fit together, so that the covering member 13 can fully fill the slot 101 , to improve the shielding effect of the cover member 13 on the slot 101 .

Optionally, in order to attach the sidewall of the cover 13 to the sidewall of the slot 101 , the sidewall of the cover 13 and the sidewall of the slot 101 may be connected by magnetic adsorption. In this way, when the aligning device 11 is moving along the slot 101 , the cover 13 can always be attached to the slot 101 through magnetic adsorption, so as to fully cover the slot 101 on the apron 10 .

Specifically, the side walls of the cover 13 and the side walls of the slot 101 may be connected by electromagnetic adsorption, or the side walls of the cover 13 and the side walls of the slot 101 may be connected by ferromagnetic adsorption. In this embodiment of the present application, there is no specific limitation on the manner of magnetic adsorption between the sidewall of the cover member 13 and the sidewall of the slot 101 .

Optionally, when the covering member 13 fits in the slot 101, an interference fit can be used between the covering member 13 and the slot 101 to avoid a gap between the covering member 13 and the slot 101, thereby, The sealing tightness of the cover member 13 for the slot 101 is improved.

Optionally, when the cover 13 is fitted in the slot 101, the outer surface of the cover 13 is flush with the outer surface of the apron 10, so that the outer surface of the cover 13 is flush with the outer surface of the apron 10. A better appearance integrity is maintained, and further, the appearance effect of the charging base station can be improved.

In the embodiment of the present application, the covering member 13 may be a belt-shaped elastic member. Due to the specific elasticity of the covering member 13 , the covering member 13 can maintain the shielding of the slot 101 through elastic deformation during the movement of the positioning device 11 .

Optionally, the length direction of the covering member 13 is consistent with the extending direction of the slot 101 , so that the covering member 13 fully shields the slot 101 with an area as small as possible.

For example, in the case that the slot 101 extends toward the left and right directions, the length direction of the covering member 13 can correspond to the left and right directions, so that the covering member 13 can fully cover the slot 101 .

Optionally, the length of the covering member 13 is consistent with the length of the slot 101, and the two ends of the covering member 13 are respectively connected to the ends of the slot 101, so that the length of the covering member 13 can be as small as possible, not only It is beneficial to reduce the structural cost of the covering member 13 , and can also reduce the influence of the covering member 13 on the appearance of the apron 10 .

Specifically, the two ends of the covering member 13 can be fixed on the end of the slot 101 by means of bonding, clamping or fastener connection. The connection method of the parts is not specifically limited.

Optionally, the length of the covering member 13 may be greater than the length of the slot, and the two ends of the covering member 13 are respectively connected to the area outside the end of the slot 101, so that the covering member 13 can fully cover the slot 101 .

Optionally, the cover 13 may be a magnetic steel strip. In this way, the covering member 13 can be provided with a certain elastic deformation capability, and at the same time, the covering member 13 can be connected to the apron 10 by magnetic adsorption, or connected to the slot 101 of the apron 10 .

In a specific application, in order to connect the covering member 13 to the apron 10 through magnetic adsorption, the covering member 13 can be designed as a magnetic steel strip, and ferromagnetic parts are arranged at corresponding positions on the apron 10 . It is also possible to design the part where the covering part 13 is bonded to the apron 10 as a magnetic part, and to set a ferromagnetic part on the corresponding position of the apron 10 . In the embodiment of the present application, there is no limitation on the implementation manner of the magnetic adsorption between the covering member 13 and the apron 10 .

Optionally, the covering part 13 may be a silicone part or a rubber part, or the covering part 13 may also be an elastic foam part, so that the covering part 13 has better deformability. In practical applications, when the covering part 13 is a silicone part or a rubber part or an elastic foam part, the part where the covering part 13 and the apron 10 are attached can be designed as a magnetic part, and the corresponding position of the apron 10 can be designed as a magnetic part. A ferromagnetic piece is arranged on it to realize the magnetic adsorption connection between the covering piece 13 and the parking pad 10 .

Referring to FIG. 8, it shows a schematic structural diagram of the charging base station shown in FIG. 1 in a non-charging state. Referring to FIG. 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of the charging base station in a charging state. Referring to FIG. 11 , it shows a schematic structural diagram of the location of the charging base station D shown in FIG. 10 .

In the embodiment of the present application, the charging base station further includes: a charging device 15 . In practical application, the charging device 15 can be moved on the apron 10, and after the positioning device 11 has adjusted the aircraft to the target position, the charging device 15 can be used to charge the battery of the aircraft.

Optionally, the charging device 15 can be mechanically coupled with the positioning device 11 and move together with the positioning device 11. When the positioning device 11 pushes the aircraft to move to the target position, the charging device 15 can follow the positioning device 11. The location device 11 is moved to the target location to charge the aircraft's batteries. In this way, the extra operation of driving the charging device 15 to move can be avoided, and the integration degree of the charging base station can be improved.

The charging device 15 can be provided with a first charging connector 151, which can be electrically connected with the second connector on the aircraft to charge the battery of the aircraft.

Specifically, the charging device 15 may include a charging state and a non-charging state. When the charging device 15 is in the non-charging state, the first charging connector 151 is hidden in the charging device 15. When the charging device 15 is in the charging state In the lower case, the first charging connector 151 is exposed to be electrically connected with the second charging connector to charge the battery of the aircraft.

In the embodiment of the present application, when the charging device 15 is under the non-charging device, since the first charging connector 151 can be hidden in the charging device 15, the exposure of the first charging connector 151 to sunlight and rain can be avoided, thereby improving the charging efficiency. The automatic charging reliability of the device 15 avoids frequent manual maintenance and improves the charging efficiency of the charging base station for the aircraft.

In practical application, the charging device 15 can be arranged on the whole device 11 . Moreover, in practical applications, a charging device 15 can be set on each positioning device 11, and charging devices 15 can also be set on some of the positioning devices 11. The specific number and positions of the charging devices 15 can be adjusted in the embodiment of the present application. No limit.

In the embodiment of the present application, the charging device 15 may include: a device body 152 and a cover 153, the first charging connector 151 is connected to the device body 152; when the charging device 15 is in the non-charging state, the first charging connector 151 hidden in the shielding cover 153 to protect the first charging connector 151 through the shielding effect of the shielding cover 153; when the charging device 15 is in the charging state, the first charging connector 151 is exposed to the shielding cover 153 to protect the Aircraft battery charging.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the shielding cover 153 can be movably connected to the device body 152; wherein, when the charging device 15 is in the non-charging state, the shielding cover 153 can move to shield the first charging connector 151, the first charging connector 151 can be hidden in the shielding cover 153; when the charging device 15 is in the charging state, the shielding cover 153 can move to the second charging connector 151 to release the shielding. The position is such that the first charging connector 151 is exposed to charge the battery of the aircraft.

Specifically, by movably connecting the shielding cover 153 to the device body 152, and through the movement of the shielding cover 153 on the device body 152 to realize the concealment and exposure of the first charging connector 151, the realization cost of the structure is relatively low, and the shielding effect is relatively high. it is good.

Optionally, the shielding cover 153 can be rotatably connected to the device body 152, so as to switch between the first position and the second position. Alternatively, the shielding cover 153 can be slidably connected to the device body 152 to realize switching between the first position and the second position. In the embodiment of the present application, there is no limitation on the flexible connection manner between the shielding cover 153 and the device body 152 .

In another optional embodiment of the present application, the first charging connector 151 can be movably connected to the device body 152; when the charging device 15 is in the non-charging state, the first charging connector 151 moves to be hidden in the cover position in the cover 153, to protect the first charging connector 151 through the shielding effect of the shielding cover 153; when the charging device 15 is in the charging state, the first charging connector 151 protrudes from the shielding cover 153 to protect all recharge the aircraft's battery.

Specifically, by movably connecting the first charging connector 151 to the device body 152, and through the movement of the first charging connector 151 on the device body 152 to realize the hiding and exposing of the first charging connector 151, the first charging connector 151 can be The switching between hidden and exposed is more convenient and the switching efficiency is higher.

Optionally, the first charging connector 151 can be rotatably connected to the device body 152, or the first charging connector 151 can also be slidably connected to the device body 152. In the embodiment of the present application, the movement of the first charging connector 151 on the device body 152 The connection mode may not be limited.

Optionally, the first charging connector 151 can also be connected to the device body 152 through an elastic member, so that the first charging connector 151 can be pushed out of the device body 152 through the elastic deformation of the elastic member, so that the first charging connector 151 is exposed, or the first charging connector 151 is pressed into the device body 152 through the elastic deformation of the elastic member, so as to realize the hiding of the first charging connector 152 .

It should be noted that, in practical applications, only the shielding cover 153 may be movably connected to the device body 152, or only the first charging connector 151 may be movably connected to the device body 152, or the shielding cover 153 and the first charging connector may be movably connected. 151 is movably connected to the device body 152 at the same time, which is not limited in this embodiment of the present application.

Optionally, the first charging connector 151 may include: a connector body 1511 and a charging pin 1512 , the connector body 1511 is movably connected to the device body 152 , and the charging pin 1512 is connected to the connector body 1511 . In this way, by movably connecting the connector body 1511 to the device body 152 , the first charging connector 151 can be movably connected to the device body 152 .

Optionally, the charging pin 1512 can be movably connected to the joint body 1511; when the charging device 15 is in the non-charging state, the charging pin 1512 is hidden in the joint body 1511 to prevent the joint body 1511 from sunlight and rain The erosion of the joint body 1511 improves the reliability of the automatic charging of the aircraft; when the charging device 15 is in the charging state, the charging pin 1512 protrudes from the joint body 1511 to charge the drone. to charge the battery.

In the embodiment of the present application, on the basis of hiding or exposing the first charging connector 151 through the cover 153, the charging pin 1512 is further movably connected to the connector body 1511 to realize the hiding or exposing of the charging pin 1512, which can further improve The hidden effect of the charging pin 1512 can further improve the charging safety of the charging device 15 for the aircraft.

Optionally, the charging pin 1512 can be connected to the connector body 1511 through an elastic member, so that the charging pin 1512 can be pushed out of the connector body 1511 through the elastic deformation of the elastic member, so that the charging pin 1512 is exposed, or The charging pin 1512 is pressed into the connector body 1511 through the elastic deformation of the elastic member, so as to realize the hiding of the charging pin 1512 .

Referring to FIG. 12, it shows a schematic structural diagram of a charging device according to an embodiment of the present application; referring to FIG. 13, it shows a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of the charging device shown in FIG. 12; referring to FIG. A schematic structural diagram of the charging base station in a non-charging state; referring to FIG. 15 , a schematic structural diagram of the charging base station shown in FIG. 12 in a charging state is shown.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, when the charging device 15 is in the non-charging state, the charging pin 1512 retracts into the connector body 1511 to realize the first contraction of the charging pin 1512, so as to avoid the charging pin 1512 from the connector body. 1511 is eroded by sunlight and rain, which improves the reliability of the automatic charging of the joint body 1511 for the aircraft. Moreover, the first charging structure 151 (including the connector body 1511 and the charging pin 1512 ) is retracted entirely into the shielding cover 153 to realize the second contraction of the charging pin 1512 . As shown in Figure 15, when the charging device 15 is in the charging state, the charging pin 1512 protrudes from the connector body 1511, and the first charging structure 151 (including the connector body 1511 and the charging pin 1512) is integrally Protrude from the shielding cover 153 to charge the battery of the drone.

In the embodiment of the present application, due to the two expansion and contractions of the joint body 1511, the charging device 15 can be switched between the charging state and the non-charging state, and, in the non-charging state, the joint body 1511 can be prevented from being exposed to sunlight and The erosion of rainwater, and the protection effect is better.

In some optional embodiments of the present application, the first charging connector 151 may further include a waterproof member 1513, the waterproof member 1513 is connected between the connector body 1511 and the charging pin 1512, and can block the connector body 1511 and the charging pin 1512. gap between. In this way, during the movement of the charging pin 1512 relative to the connector body 1511, due to the existence of the waterproof member 1513, it is possible to prevent external water or other liquids from entering the first charging connector 151 through the gap between the charging pin 1512 and the connector body 1511. Internally, a further charging device 15 is safe for charging the aircraft.

For example, the waterproof member 1513 may include, but not limited to, any one of waterproof silicone and waterproof foam, and the embodiment of the present application may not limit the specific content of the waterproof member.

Optionally, the device body 152 is provided with a first guide 1521, and the first charging connector 151 is provided with a second guide, and the first guide is matched with the second guide to charge the first The movement of joint 151 is guided. Thereby, the movement accuracy of the first charging connector 151 on the device body 152 can be improved, so as to realize the quick alignment of the first charging connector 151 and the second charging connector on the aircraft, and improve the charging device 15 for the battery of the aircraft. charging efficiency.

Optionally, the first guide piece 1521 is one of the guide groove and the guide block, the second guide piece is the other of the guide groove and the guide block, and the guide block is embedded in The movement of the first charging connector 151 on the device body 152 is guided by the relative sliding between the guide block and the guide groove in the guide groove.

Exemplarily, the first guide is a guide groove, and the second guide is a guide block. Alternatively, the first guide piece is a guide block, and the second guide piece is a guide groove. This embodiment of the present application does not limit it.

Optionally, the charging device 15 further includes a charging cable, and the charging cable is hidden in the shielding cover 153 . In this way, on the one hand, the charging cable can be prevented from being exposed to sunlight and rain, and the service life of the charging cable can be improved. On the other hand, it can also prevent the charging cable from being exposed from affecting the appearance of the charging device 15 , improve the appearance cleanliness of the charging device, and further improve the aesthetic appearance of the entire charging base station.

Optionally, the charging device 15 can be connected with the whole device 11 . In this way, after the positioning device 11 has adjusted the aircraft to the target position, the charging device 15 can directly charge the aircraft at the target position, and the charging efficiency is relatively high. Moreover, connecting the charging device 15 to the positioning device 11 can also improve the integration of the charging base station.

Optionally, in the case that the charging device 15 is connected to the positioning device 11, the charging device 15 can be arranged on the positioning device 11 on the side close to the target position, so that the charging device 15 is connected to the positioning device 11 at the target position. The distance between the aircraft is relatively short, which facilitates the connection between the first charging interface 151 on the charging device 15 and the second charging interface on the aircraft.

For example, when the target position is located on the right side of the positioning device 11, the charging device 15 can be arranged on the right side of the positioning device 11, so that the charging device 15 can charge the battery of the aircraft on the right side.

In some optional embodiments of the present application, the battery of the aircraft is provided with a first airflow channel, one end of the first airflow channel is the first air inlet, and the other end of the first airflow channel is the first air inlet. One outlet. The positioning device 11 can be provided with a second airflow passage correspondingly, and the second airflow passage can be used for compressed air circulation, and one end of the second airflow passage is provided with a second air outlet, and the second air outlet can be connected with the The first air inlet is connected to pass the compressed air into the first airflow channel.

In a specific application, after the compressed air is passed into the first air flow channel of the battery, the battery can be effectively and fully cooled by the compressed air flowing in the first air flow channel, giving The temperature of the battery is lowered to avoid overheating of the battery during charging, and to improve the charging safety of the charging base station for the aircraft.

Optionally, the charging base station is further provided with an air compression device, and the air compression device can be used to supply the compressed air to the second airflow channel. Specifically, the air compression device may include a compressor, an air bag, and other devices capable of generating compressed air, and the embodiment of the present application may not limit the specific form of the air compression device.

Optionally, the air compression device may be provided in the positioning device 11, so as to use the thrust of the push rod of the positioning device 11 to compress the air and pass the compressed air into the second air flow passage, so that The design of additionally setting an air compression device on the charging base station is avoided, the integration degree of the charging base station is improved and the structural cost of the charging base station is reduced.

Optionally, the air compression device can also be provided on the driving device 12 and be powered by the driving device 12 . In this way, under the drive of the drive device 12, the air compression device can feed compressed air into the second airflow channel, so as to avoid the design of additional power parts on the charging base station and improve the charging performance. The integration degree of the base station is improved and the structural cost of the charging base station is reduced.

It should be noted that in practical applications, those skilled in the art can also install a separate air compression device on the base station according to actual needs, and reconfigure an independent power unit for the air compression device separately. Examples are not limited to this.

In the embodiment of the present application, the alignment device 11 may include multiple sets of push rods, and each group of push rods corresponds to a driving device 12 to push the aircraft from multiple directions, so as to improve the adjustment of the alignment device 11 to the aircraft. bit efficiency.

To sum up, the charging base station described in the embodiment of the present application can at least include the following advantages:

In the embodiment of the present application, by arranging the drive device under the apron, and when the positioning device moves on the apron, the drive device is always covered on the apron. below. On the one hand, it can avoid the need to set up a clear environment when the driving device is arranged around the apron, and reduce the size of the apron, so that the volume of the entire charging base station can be made smaller. On the other hand, it can avoid directly exposing the driving device to the outdoor environment, and impurities such as water and dust from the outside are difficult to enter the interior of the charging base station, so that the working reliability of the charging base station can be improved.

Referring to FIG. 16 , it shows a schematic structural diagram of an aircraft according to an embodiment of the present application. Specifically, the aircraft may include: a fuselage 100 and a battery 200 , and the battery 200 is connected to the fuselage 100 .

Specifically, the battery 200 may be detachably connected to the body 100 , or may be fixedly connected to the body 100 , and the embodiment of the present application may not limit the connection manner of the battery 200 to the body 100 .

Referring to FIG. 17 , it shows a schematic structural view of the battery of the aircraft shown in FIG. 16 , a first airflow passage is provided in the battery 200, and one end of the first airflow passage is a first air inlet 201, and the first airflow passage The other end of the channel is the first air outlet 202 .

In a specific application, the first air inlet 101 can be connected to the air outlet of the compressed air compression device, and is used to pass compressed air into the first air flow passage. When the compressed air flows in the first air flow passage When charging, the battery 200 can be effectively and fully cooled to reduce the temperature of the battery 200 to avoid overheating of the battery 200 and improve the charging safety of the battery 200 .

In the embodiment of the present application, since the first airflow channel is arranged inside the battery 200, the battery 200 can be cooled from the inside of the battery 200 through the flow of compressed air in the first airflow channel, and the cooling effect is better.

Optionally, the first air inlet 201 is set close to the bottom of the battery 200, and the first air outlet 202 is set close to the side of the battery 200. In this way, not only can the flow speed of the compressed air in the first air flow channel be accelerated, but also, The path of the first airflow channel can also be made longer, further improving the cooling effect of the battery 200 .

In the embodiment of the present application, by providing a first airflow channel in the battery, one end of the first airflow channel is a first air inlet, and the other end of the first airflow channel is a first air outlet. In a specific application, the first air inlet can be connected to the air outlet of the compressed air compression device for passing the compressed air into the first airflow passage, when the compressed air is in the first airflow passage When flowing, the battery can be effectively and fully cooled, the temperature of the battery can be lowered, the phenomenon of overheating of the battery can be avoided, and the charging safety of the battery can be improved. Since the first airflow channel is arranged inside the battery, the battery can be cooled from the inside of the battery by the compressed air flowing in the first airflow channel, and the cooling effect is better.

Referring to FIG. 18 , it shows a schematic structural view of an aircraft system according to an embodiment of the present application at a certain angle. Referring to FIG. 19 , it shows a schematic structural view of the aircraft system shown in FIG. 18 at another angle. The aircraft system specifically may include:

The aircraft 300 and the charging base station 400 , the charging base station 400 can be used to charge the battery of the aircraft 300 .

It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present application, the structure and working principle of the charging base station 400 are the same as the charging base stations in the foregoing embodiments, and the structure and working principle of the aircraft 300 are the same as those in the foregoing embodiments. Do repeat.

In the embodiment of the present application, the charging base station 400 arranges the drive device under the apron, and when the positioning device moves on the apron, the drive device is always covered under the apron. . On the one hand, it can avoid the need to set a clear environment when the driving device is arranged around the parking pad, and reduce the size of the parking pad, so that the volume of the entire charging base station 400 can be made smaller. On the other hand, it can also avoid directly exposing the driving device to the outdoor environment, and it is difficult for external impurities such as water and dust to enter the interior of the charging base station. In this way, the working reliability of the charging base station 400 can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 18 , the projected area of the aircraft 300 on the apron of the charging base station 400 may be smaller than the area of the apron. In the aircraft system described in the embodiment of the present application, since the volume of the charging base station 400 is small, the volume of the aircraft system may be correspondingly small. Moreover, since the charging base station 400 has a high working reliability, the aircraft system has a correspondingly high working reliability.

The device embodiments described above are only illustrative, and the units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in One place, or it can be distributed to multiple network elements. Part or all of the modules can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment. It can be understood and implemented by those skilled in the art without any creative efforts.

Reference herein to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," or "one or more embodiments" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Additionally, please note that examples of the word "in one embodiment" herein do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment.

In the description provided herein, numerous specific details are set forth. However, it is understood that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures and techniques have not been shown in detail in order not to obscure the understanding of this description.

In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in a claim. The word "a" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. The invention can be implemented by means of hardware comprising several distinct elements, and by means of a suitably programmed computer. In a unit claim enumerating several means, several of these means can be embodied by one and the same item of hardware. The use of the words first, second, and third, etc. does not indicate any order. These words can be interpreted as names.

Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: it can still be Modifications are made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent replacements are made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

A charging base station for charging the battery of an aircraft, characterized in that the charging base station includes:

an apron for carrying the aircraft;

a aligning device movable on the apron to align the aircraft to a target position; and

A driving device is arranged below the apron, and the driving device is coupled with the positioning device for driving the positioning device to move on the apron;

Wherein, when the positioning device moves on the apron, the driving device is always covered under the apron.
The charging base station according to claim 1, wherein the driving device is non-contact connected with the positioning device, so that the driving device is non-exposedly arranged under the parking apron.
The charging base station according to claim 2, characterized in that, the driving device and the positioning device are connected by magnetic adsorption.
The charging base station according to claim 3, wherein the driving device is provided with a first magnetic member, the positioning device is provided with a second magnetic member, and the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are The magnetic parts are connected by ferromagnetic adsorption.
The charging base station according to claim 3, characterized in that, the driving device is provided with a third magnetic member, the positioning device is provided with a fourth magnetic member, and the third magnetic member and the fourth magnetic member are The magnetic parts are connected by means of electromagnetic adsorption.
The charging base station according to claim 5, wherein the third magnetic component is one of an electromagnetic component and a ferromagnetic component, and the fourth magnetic component is the electromagnetic component and the ferromagnetic component the other of the .
The charging base station according to claim 2, wherein a first guide rail is provided on the parking apron, the alignment device is connected to the first guide rail, and the first guide rail can align the alignment device The movement is guided.
The charging base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, the charging base station further comprises: a cover provided on the apron, a slot is provided on the apron, and the cover covers the slit groove;

The driving device is connected in contact with the positioning device through a connecting part, the connecting part protrudes from the slot and can move in the slot, and the driving device extends along the slot direction to drive the positioning device to move on the apron.
The charging base station according to claim 8, wherein the covering member is arranged between the driving device and the adjusting device;

When the drive device drives the alignment device to move, the covering member can cover the area of the slot outside the alignment device.
The charging base station according to claim 8, wherein the connection part is provided with a through hole, and the cover part passes through the through hole, so that the cover part does not block the movement of the connection part.
The charging base station according to claim 8, wherein the driving device comprises: a driving mechanism and a transmission mechanism; wherein,

The driving mechanism is connected to the transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism is connected to the connecting part, the driving mechanism can drive the transmission mechanism to move, and the movement of the transmission mechanism can drive the connecting part to move;

The connecting part protrudes from the slot and connects with the aligning device.
The charging base station according to claim 11, characterized in that, both the driving mechanism and the transmission mechanism are arranged under the apron, and at least part of the connecting part protrudes from the slot and connects with the The whole device is connected.
The charging base station according to claim 11, wherein the positioning device comprises: a pushing body and a push rod; wherein,

The pushing body is connected to the connecting part;

The push rod is mechanically coupled with the pushing body, and moves together with the pushing body.
The charging base station according to claim 13, wherein a profiling surface is provided on a side of the pushing body close to the cover, and the cover is attached to the profiling surface.
The charging base station according to claim 14, wherein the profiling surface is an arc-shaped convex surface.
The charging base station according to claim 13, wherein the moving direction of the adjusting device is the first direction;

Both ends of the pushing body along the first direction are respectively provided with flattening parts, and the flattening parts are attached to the cover part for leveling the cover part to a position covering the slot .
The charging base station according to claim 16, characterized in that, the flattened part is bonded to the apron so as to press fit the covering member into the slot to cover the slot.
The charging base station according to claim 16, wherein a gap capable of accommodating the covering member is formed between the leveling portion and the apron, and the covering member is embedded in the gap.
The charging base station according to claim 16, wherein an anti-sticking coating is provided on the outside of the leveling portion to prevent the covering member from sticking to the leveling portion.
The charging base station according to claim 19, characterized in that, the material of the anti-sticking coating is polytetrafluoroethylene.
The charging base station according to claim 13, wherein a clamping part is provided on the side of the pushing body close to the target position, and the push rod is clamped in the clamping part.
The charging base station according to claim 11, wherein the driving mechanism comprises at least one of a steering gear, a motor and an electric motor.
The charging base station according to claim 11, wherein the transmission mechanism comprises: a gear and a rack, the gear meshes with the rack, the rack is fixedly connected to the bottom of the apron, and the gear The length direction of the bar is consistent with the moving direction of the positioning device;

The gear is connected to the driving mechanism, driven by the driving mechanism, the gear can move along the rack;

The connecting part is fixedly connected with the gear, and the connecting part can move together with the gear to drive the positioning device to move.
The charging base station according to claim 8, wherein the driving device further comprises a second guide rail, the second guide rail is connected to the bottom of the apron, at least part of the connection part is embedded in the The second guide rail is used to guide the movement of the connecting part.
The charging base station according to claim 24, wherein the length direction of the second guide rail is consistent with the moving direction of the positioning device.
The charging base station according to any one of claims 8 to 25, characterized in that, the extending direction of the slot is consistent with the moving direction of the positioning device.
The charging base station according to claim 8, wherein the covering member covers the outside of the slot.
The charging base station according to claim 27, wherein the area of the cover is larger than the area of the slot.
The charging base station according to claim 28, characterized in that, the cover is bonded to the apron.
The charging base station according to claim 29, wherein the cover is magnetically attached to the apron so that the cover is attached to the apron.
The charging base station according to claim 30, characterized in that, the cover is connected to the apron by means of electromagnetic adsorption.
The charging base station according to claim 30, characterized in that, the cover is connected to the apron by means of ferromagnetic adsorption.
The charging base station according to claim 8, wherein the cover member is embedded in the slot to cover the slot.
The charging base station according to claim 33, characterized in that, the side walls of the cover are attached to the side walls of the slot.
The charging base station according to claim 34, characterized in that, the side wall of the cover is magnetically attached to the side wall of the slot.
The charging base station according to claim 35, characterized in that, the side wall of the cover and the side wall of the slot are connected by means of electromagnetic adsorption.
The charging base station according to claim 35, characterized in that, the side wall of the cover and the side wall of the slot are connected by ferromagnetic adsorption.
The charging base station according to claim 33, characterized in that, the cover part is in interference fit with the slot.
The charging base station according to claim 33, wherein the outer surface of the cover is flush with the outer surface of the parking pad.
The charging base station according to any one of claims 8 to 39, characterized in that, the covering member is a strip-shaped elastic member.
The charging base station according to claim 40, characterized in that, the length direction of the covering member is consistent with the extending direction of the slot.
The charging base station according to claim 40, wherein the length of the covering member is consistent with the length of the slot; two ends of the covering member are respectively connected to the ends of the slot.
The charging base station according to claim 40, wherein the length of the covering member is longer than the length of the slot, and the two ends of the covering member are respectively connected to areas other than the ends of the slot.
The charging base station according to claim 40, wherein the covering member is a magnetic steel belt.
The charging base station according to claim 40, characterized in that, the covering part is a silicone part or a rubber part
The charging base station according to claim 40, wherein the covering member is an elastic foam member.
The charging base station according to claim 1, characterized in that, the charging base station further comprises: a charging device, the charging device is provided with a first charging connector, and the first charging connector can be connected to the second charging connector on the aircraft. the connector is electrically connected to charge a battery of the aircraft;

The charging device includes a charging state and a non-charging state, when the charging device is in the non-charging state, the first charging connector is hidden in the charging device, and when the charging device is in the charging state In the state, the first charging connector is exposed to be electrically connected to the second charging connector.
The charging base station according to claim 47, wherein the charging device comprises a device body and a shielding cover, and the first charging connector is connected to the device body;

When the charging device is in the non-charging state, the first charging connector is hidden in the shielding cover;

When the charging device is in the charging state, the first charging connector is exposed from the shielding cover.
The charging base station according to claim 48, wherein the shielding cover is movably connected to the device body; wherein,

When the charging device is in the non-charging state, the shielding cover can move to a first position to shield the first charging connector, and the first charging connector can be hidden in the shielding cover;

When the charging device is in the charging state, the shielding cover can move to a second position where the shielding of the first charging connector is released, so that the first charging connector is exposed.
The charging base station according to claim 49, wherein the shielding cover is rotatably connected to the device body, so as to realize switching between the first position and the second position.
The charging base station according to claim 49, wherein the shielding cover is slidably connected to the device body to realize switching between the first position and the second position.
The charging device according to claim 48, wherein the first charging connector is movably connected to the device body;

When the charging device is in the non-charging state, the first charging connector moves to a position hidden in the shielding cover;

When the charging device is in the charging state, the first charging connector protrudes from the shielding cover.
The charging device according to claim 52, wherein the first charging connector is rotatably connected to the device body.
The charging device according to claim 52, wherein the first charging connector is slidably connected to the device body.
The charging device according to claim 52, wherein the first charging connector is connected to the device body through an elastic member.
The charging device according to claim 52, wherein the first charging connector comprises: a connector body and a charging pin, the connector body is movably connected to the device body, and the charging pin is connected to the Connector body.
The charging device according to claim 56, wherein the charging pin is movably connected to the connector body;

When the charging device is in the non-charging state, the charging pin is hidden in the connector body;

When the charging device is in the charging state, the charging pin protrudes from the connector body.
The charging base station according to claim 57, wherein the charging pin is connected to the connector body through an elastic member.
The charging base station according to claim 57, wherein the first charging connector further includes a waterproof member, the waterproof member is connected between the connector body and the charging pin, and can block the connection between the connector body and the charging pin. gap between the charging pins.
The charging base station according to claim 52, wherein a first guide is provided on the device body, a second guide is provided on the first charging connector, and the first guide is connected to the first guide. Two guides are adapted to guide the movement of the first charging connector.
The charging base station according to claim 60, wherein the first guide is one of a guide groove and a guide block, and the second guide is one of the guide groove and the guide block In another aspect, the guide block is embedded in the guide groove.
The charging base station according to claim 48, wherein the charging device further comprises a charging cable, and the charging cable is hidden in the shielding cover.
The charging base station according to any one of claims 47 to 62, wherein the charging device is connected to the positioning device.
The charging base station according to claim 63, wherein the charging device is arranged on a side of the positioning device close to the target position.
The charging base station according to claim 1, wherein the battery of the aircraft is provided with a first airflow passage, one end of the first airflow passage is a first air inlet, and the other end of the first airflow passage is One end is the first air outlet;

The positioning device is provided with a second airflow channel, the second airflow channel is used for the circulation of compressed air, and one end of the second airflow channel is provided with a second air outlet, and the second air outlet can be connected with the first air outlet. An air inlet is connected to pass the compressed air into the first airflow channel.
The charging base station according to claim 65, characterized in that, the charging base station is further provided with an air compression device, and the air compression device is used to pass the compressed air into the second airflow channel.
The charging base station according to claim 66, characterized in that, the air compression device is provided in the alignment device.
The charging base station according to claim 66, wherein the air compression device is provided on the driving device and is powered by the driving device.
The charging base station according to claim 1, wherein the adjusting device comprises multiple sets of push rods, and each set of push rods corresponds to one of the driving devices.
An aircraft, characterized in that the aircraft includes: a fuselage and a battery, the battery is connected to the fuselage; a first airflow channel is provided in the battery, and one end of the first airflow channel is a first an air inlet, and the other end of the first airflow channel is a first air outlet.
The aircraft according to claim 70, wherein the first air inlet is arranged near the bottom of the battery, and the first air outlet is arranged near the side of the battery.
An aircraft system, characterized in that the aircraft system comprises: an aircraft and the charging base station according to any one of claims 1 to 69, the charging base station is used to charge the battery of the aircraft.