DE202013009297U1 - Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with electric drive and a device for inductive charging - Google Patents

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with electric drive and a device for inductive charging Download PDF

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DE202013009297U1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
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    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64U—UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES [UAV]; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR
    • B64U50/00—Propulsion; Power supply
    • B64U50/30—Supply or distribution of electrical power
    • B64U50/34—In-flight charging
    • B64U50/35—In-flight charging by wireless transmission, e.g. by induction
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B64U80/20—Transport or storage specially adapted for UAVs with arrangements for servicing the UAV
    • B64U80/25—Transport or storage specially adapted for UAVs with arrangements for servicing the UAV for recharging batteries; for refuelling
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    • Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T10/00—Road transport of goods or passengers
    • Y02T10/60—Other road transportation technologies with climate change mitigation effect
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    • Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Abstract

Unbemanntes Luftfahrzeug (UAV) mit elektrischem Antrieb dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es eine Vorrichtung zur induktiven Ladung besitzt.Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with electric drive, characterized in that it has a device for inductive charging.

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Zweck und Anwendung:Purpose and application:

Der Einsatz von unbemannten Luftfahrzeugen (UAV, sog. Drohnen) wird immer häufiger.The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV, so-called drones) is becoming increasingly common.

Für den Objektschutz ist der Einsatz limitiert, das die Drohnen bei leerem Tank oder Akkumulator landen und aufgeladen/betankt werden müssen.For the object protection the use is limited, which the drones land with empty tank or accumulator and must be charged / refueled.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren hat den Zweck, die Aufladung analog zur bei Kraftfahrzeugen etablierten Technik, berührungsarm durch induktive Ladung durchzuführen. Dieser Vorgang kann, ähnlich wie bei automatischen Rasenmähern, an einer Ladestation automatisch, ohne die Notwendigkeit personellen Eingreifens erfolgen.The purpose of the method according to the invention is to carry out charging in a manner that is not affected by inductive charging, analogous to the technique established in motor vehicles. This process can be done automatically at a charging station, without the need for human intervention, similar to automatic lawn mowers.

Heutiger technischer Stand:Today's technical status:

Die induktive Ladung wird bereits in einigen Verwendungen eingesetzt. Beispielhaft sei hier die Ladung von Elektrofahrzeugen über im Boden eingebrachte Induktionsschleifen genannt. Auch die automatische Ladung wird bereits eingesetzt, zum Beispiel bei automatischen Rasenmähern (Husquarna automow) oder Wohnungsstaubsaugern (Karcher PC 3000).The inductive charge is already used in some applications. By way of example, the charge of electric vehicles via induction loops introduced in the ground may be mentioned here. Automatic charging is also already in use, for example in automatic lawnmowers (Husquarna automow) or domestic vacuum cleaners (Karcher PC 3000).

Für Luftfahrzeuge wurde diese Ladungstechnik bisher nicht eingesetztFor aircraft this charge technology has not been used

Kritik am derzeitigen technischen Stand:Criticism of the current technical state:

Sowohl bei Einsatz von Verbrennungsmotoren, als auch bei elektrisch betriebenen UAV ist eine begrenzte Einsatzdauer durch die begrenzte Speicherkapazität gegeben.Both with the use of internal combustion engines, as well as with electrically operated UAV a limited duration of use is given by the limited storage capacity.

Aufgabe:Task:

  • Automatische Ladung des Energiespeichers eines UAV.Automatic charging of the energy storage of a UAV.

Lösung:Solution:

Das technische Konzept der induktiven Ladung ist etabliert.The technical concept of inductive charging is established.

Dieses Konzept kann auch bei Luftfahrzeugen Anwendung finden.This concept can also be applied to aircraft.

Gerade die genannten UAV, insbesondere VTOL-UAV (vertical take off/landing) sind für die Steuerung auf eine leistungsfähige Mikroprozessor-Elektronik angewiesen, die eine automatische Landung auf einer Induktionsladeeinheit problemlos ermöglicht.Especially the aforementioned UAV, in particular VTOL-UAV (vertical take off / landing) are reliant on the controller for a powerful microprocessor electronics that allows easy landing on an induction charging unit.

Ausführungsbeispiele:EXAMPLES

  • • Ein VTOL-UAV mit vier Rotoren (Quadrocopter) wird zur Objektüberwachung eingesetzt. Nach 60 Minuten ist der Akku leer, die Drohne muss landen und geladen werden. Die Drohne verfügt über einen induktive Ladungseinrichtung und kann mikroprozessorgesteuert auf einer Induktionsschleife landen und aufgeladen werden (s. Zeichnung). In der Ladezeit kann eine weitere Drohne eingesetzt werden, die die Überwachungsaufgabe wahrnimmt.• A VTOL UAV with four rotors (quadrocopter) is used for object monitoring. After 60 minutes the battery is empty, the drone has to land and be charged. The drone has an inductive charging device and can be microprocessor-controlled on an induction loop land and charged (see drawing). During loading, another drone can be used to perform the monitoring task.
  • • Ein Flächen-UAV landet automatisch und wird auf eine Induktionsschleife gefahren. Hier erfolgt die Ladung. Danach ist das UAV wieder einsatzbereit• A surface UAV lands automatically and is driven on an induction loop. Here is the charge. Afterwards the UAV is again ready for use

Vorteile:Advantages:

Mit der genannten Technik wird eine zeitlich prinzipiell unbegrenzte automatische Luftüberwachung durch elektrische UAV ermöglicht.With the above technique, a time-unlimited automatic air monitoring by electric UAV is possible.

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Unbemanntes Luftfahrzeug (UAV) mit elektrischem Antrieb dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es eine Vorrichtung zur induktiven Ladung besitzt.Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with electric drive, characterized in that it has a device for inductive charging.
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