Docking Device for a Drone and Method for Docking a Drone to Said Docking Device

Publication: DE102019201815A1
Published: 2020-08-13
Family Size: 1
Granted: No

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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

B64F1/362B64U10/14B64U70/30B64U70/97

Inventors & Applicants

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

Granted

No

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