Docking Device for a Drone and Method for Docking a Drone to Said Docking Device
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This patent describes a docking station specifically designed for drones. The station features a base structure and at least one coupling unit that interacts with a counterpart unit on the drone. It includes a locking mechanism that securely attaches the drone to the docking station during the docking process.
Use CasesContent extracted from patent full text and abstract with AI.
- Charging drones automatically when they return to the docking station
- Providing a secure landing and storage place for delivery or surveillance drones
- Facilitating automated maintenance routines for drones
- Enabling safe handover and exchange of payloads by docking drones at a fixed station
BenefitsContent extracted from patent full text and abstract with AI.
- Improves the safety and reliability of drone landing and docking operations
- Reduces manual labor for docking and undocking drones
- Enables automated drone charging and maintenance workflows
- Minimizes risks of drone theft or damage by providing secure locking mechanisms
Technical Classifications (CPCs)
Main Classifications
Manufacturing & Transport
Sub Classifications
Aircraft & Aviation
CPC Codes
Inventors & Applicants
Inventors
Applicants
Univ Friedrich Alexander Er
Patent Abstract
Eine Andockvorrichtung (1) für eine Drohne (2) umfasst eine Basis (4) und mindestens eine Koppeleinheit zum Zusammenwirken mit einer Gegenkoppeleinheit der Drohne (2). Die Koppeleinheit erstreckt sich von der Basis (4) entlang der Erstreckungsrichtung (5a), welche einen Teilvektor nach unten aufweist. Die Koppeleinheit weist eine Verriegelungseinheit mit mindestens einem Verriegelungselement zum Verriegeln mit der Verriegelungsgegeneinheit (3) mit mindestens einem Verriegelungsgegenelement (6) der Gegenkoppeleinheit auf.
Key Information
Publication No.
DE102019201815A1
Family ID
71739243
Publication Date
2020-08-13
Application No.
DE102019201815A
Application Date
2019-02-12
Priority Date
2019-02-12
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No
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