A modular inspection drone equipped with a smart base station and multi-mode sensing

Abstract

This utility model provides a modular inspection drone equipped with a smart base station and multi-mode sensing, belonging to the field of drones. It consists of an inspection drone, a smart base station, a lower cover, an assembly mechanism, a rotation mechanism, a camera, and a multi-mode sensing control unit. In this solution, the output end of the drive motor drives gear B to rotate, gear B drives gear A to rotate, gear A drives shaft B to rotate, shaft B drives a hexagonal prism to rotate, the hexagonal prism drives shaft A to rotate, and shaft A drives the camera to rotate. Since the hexagonal prism is movably inserted into shaft B, it can be detached from shaft B, allowing the camera to be disassembled. The support rod and support feet are used to support the inspection drone. Since the support rod is threaded onto the inspection drone, it can be detached from the inspection drone, making it easy to disassemble and replace.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), specifically relating to a modular inspection UAV equipped with an intelligent base station and multi-mode sensing. Background Technology

[0002] Inspection drones are unmanned aerial systems specifically designed for tasks such as equipment inspection, facility monitoring, and safety monitoring.

[0003] The authorization announcement number "CN218600557U" describes "a real-time image acquisition and inspection device based on RTK precise positioning, including a drone, a cruise camera is embedded in the front of the drone, a mounting box is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone, a mounting bracket is inserted into the inner cavity of the mounting box, an RTK measuring instrument is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting bracket, and auxiliary structures for use with the RTK measuring instrument are provided on the drone and the mounting box."

[0004] The aforementioned patents provide auxiliary stabilization and shock absorption for drones during landing, but they do not make it easy to adjust the camera's shooting position. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular inspection drone equipped with a smart base station and multi-mode sensing, which aims to solve the problem of difficulty in adjusting the shooting position of the camera in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A modular inspection drone equipped with a smart base station and multi-mode sensing includes:

[0008] Inspection drones;

[0009] The intelligent base station is located on one side of the inspection drone;

[0010] The lower cover is detachably connected to the inspection drone.

[0011] Its characteristic is that it further includes:

[0012] An assembly mechanism is mounted on the inspection drone. The assembly mechanism is equipped with a multi-mode sensing control unit. The multi-mode sensing control unit is disassembled along with the assembly mechanism to enable maintenance.

[0013] A rotating mechanism is installed on the inspection drone and the assembly mechanism. A camera is installed on the rotating mechanism. The camera rotates with the rotating mechanism to adjust the angle and ultimately adjust the shooting direction.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the assembly mechanism includes:

[0015] The docking components are mounted on the inspection drone;

[0016] The plug-in component is provided in two sets, which are symmetrically arranged on the inspection drone, and both sets of plug-in components are connected to the docking component.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the docking component includes a mounting plate and positioning rods. Two positioning rods are provided, both of which are movably inserted into the bottom of the inspection drone and extend through the inspection drone to the inside of the drone. The mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the two positioning rods.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, each set of the plug-in components includes a plug rod, a spring, and a limiting ring. The plug rod is movably plugged into the inspection drone, and one end of the plug rod movably passes through the inspection drone and is movably plugged into the positioning rod. The limiting ring is fixedly connected to the plug rod, and the inspection drone is fixedly connected between the limiting ring and the side wall of the inspection drone, and the inspection drone is sleeved on the plug rod.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft A, a hexagonal prism, gear A, a rotating shaft B, gear B, and a drive motor. The rotating shaft B is rotatably connected to the upper inner wall of the inspection drone. Gear A is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft B. The drive motor is fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the inspection drone. Gear B is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor, and gear B meshes with gear A. The rotating shaft A is rotatably connected to the mounting plate, and one end of the rotating shaft A rotatably passes through the mounting plate and is movably inserted into the inspection drone. The hexagonal prism is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft A, and the hexagonal prism is movably inserted into the rotating shaft B.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, it further includes:

[0021] The battery is detachably connected to the inspection drone.

[0022] The support mechanism consists of four sets, all of which are mounted on the inspection drone.

[0023] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, each set of support mechanisms includes a support rod, a support foot, and a wireless charger. The support rod is threadedly connected to the inspection drone, the support foot is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support rod, and the wireless charger is fixedly connected inside the support foot.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a scraper is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate, and the scraper is in contact with the camera.

[0025] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inspection drone is equipped with an infrared thermal imaging module, a lidar module, a multispectral sensor module, a gas detection module, an acoustic sensor module, and an environmental sensor.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0027] 1. In this solution, the output of the drive motor drives gear B to rotate, gear B drives gear A to rotate, gear A drives shaft B to rotate, shaft B drives hexagonal prism to rotate, hexagonal prism drives shaft A to rotate, and shaft A drives camera to rotate. Since the hexagonal prism is movably inserted into shaft B, it can be detached from shaft B, allowing the camera to be disassembled.

[0028] 2. In this solution, the support rod and support foot are used to support the inspection drone. Since the support rod is threaded onto the inspection drone, it can be removed from the inspection drone, making it easy to disassemble and replace.

[0029] 3. In this solution, the scraper can remove the deposits on the camera lens, and cleaning can be performed by rotating the camera.

[0030] 4. In this solution, the positioning rod is movably inserted into the inspection drone, allowing the mounting plate to be docked onto the inspection drone. This also makes the mounting plate easy to disassemble. The ease of disassembly of the mounting plate facilitates the disassembly and installation of the camera and multi-mode perception control unit. The insertion rod is movably inserted into the positioning rod, which prevents the positioning rod from moving on the inspection drone. The spring and limit ring are used to restrict the movement of the insertion rod. Attached Figure Description

[0031] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0032] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support rod of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower cover of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the inspection drone of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 5This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the inspection drone of this utility model from another perspective;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of the infrared thermal imaging module of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of the lidar module of this utility model;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of the multispectral sensor module of this utility model.

[0041] In the diagram: 1. Inspection drone; 2. Smart base station; 3. Support rod; 4. Battery; 5. Support foot; 6. Wireless charger; 7. Lower cover; 8. Mounting plate; 9. Scraper; 10. Camera; 11. Insert rod; 12. Spring; 13. Limit ring; 14. Positioning rod; 15. Rotating shaft A; 16. Hexagonal prism; 17. Gear A; 18. Rotating shaft B; 19. Multi-mode sensing control unit; 20. Gear B; 21. Drive motor. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0043] Example 1

[0044] Please see Figures 1-6 The technical solution provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0045] A modular inspection drone equipped with a smart base station and multi-mode sensing comprises an inspection drone 1, a smart base station 2, a lower cover 7, an assembly mechanism, a rotation mechanism, a camera 10, and a multi-mode sensing control unit 19. The smart base station 2 is located on one side of the inspection drone 1. The lower cover 7 is detachably connected to the inspection drone 1. The camera 10 is located on the rotation mechanism, which drives the camera 10 to rotate. The multi-mode sensing control unit 19 is located on the assembly mechanism.

[0046] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the smart base station 2 is equipped with a wireless charging structure, which is used to cooperate with the wireless charger 6. The smart base station 2 allows for the replacement of the battery 4. The working principle and internal structure of the smart base station 2 are common knowledge to those skilled in the art, and therefore will not be described in detail. The lower cover 7 is detachably connected to the inspection drone 1 by bolts. The camera 10 is used for video recording. The camera 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft A15. The multi-mode sensing control unit 19 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 8, and the multi-mode sensing control unit 19 is movably inserted into the inspection drone 1.

[0047] Specifically, the docking component is located on the inspection drone 1. The docking component includes a mounting plate 8 and positioning rods 14. There are two positioning rods 14. Both positioning rods 14 are movably inserted into the bottom of the inspection drone 1, and both positioning rods 14 movably pass through the inspection drone 1 and extend to the inside of the inspection drone 1. The mounting plate 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the two positioning rods 14.

[0048] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the positioning rod 14 is movably inserted into the inspection drone 1, so that the mounting plate 8 can be docked onto the inspection drone 1. At the same time, the mounting plate 8 is easy to disassemble. The ease of disassembly of the mounting plate 8 makes it easy to disassemble and install the camera 10 and the multi-mode perception control unit 19.

[0049] Specifically, there are two sets of plug-in components, which are symmetrically arranged on the inspection drone 1. Both sets of plug-in components are connected to the docking component. Each set of plug-in components includes a plug rod 11, a spring 12, and a limiting ring 13. The plug rod 11 is movably plugged into the inspection drone 1, and one end of the plug rod 11 movably passes through the inspection drone 1 and is movably plugged into the positioning rod 14. The limiting ring 13 is fixedly connected to the plug rod 11. The inspection drone 1 is fixedly connected between the limiting ring 13 and the side wall of the inspection drone 1, and the inspection drone 1 is sleeved on the plug rod 11.

[0050] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the insertion rod 11 is movably inserted into the positioning rod 14 to prevent the positioning rod 14 from moving on the inspection drone 1. The spring 12 and the limiting ring 13 are used to limit the movement of the insertion rod 11.

[0051] Specifically, the rotating mechanism is located on the inspection drone 1 and the assembly mechanism. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft A15, a hexagonal prism 16, a gear A17, a rotating shaft B18, a gear B20, and a drive motor 21. The rotating shaft B18 is rotatably connected to the upper inner wall of the inspection drone 1. The gear A17 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft B18. The drive motor 21 is fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the inspection drone 1. The gear B20 is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 21, and the gear B20 meshes with the gear A17. The rotating shaft A15 is rotatably connected to the mounting plate 8, and one end of the rotating shaft A15 rotates through the mounting plate 8 and is movably inserted into the inspection drone 1. The hexagonal prism 16 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft A15, and the hexagonal prism 16 is movably inserted into the rotating shaft B18.

[0052] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the output end of the drive motor 21 drives the gear B20 to rotate, the gear B20 drives the gear A17 to rotate, the gear A17 drives the rotating shaft B18 to rotate, the rotating shaft B18 drives the hexagonal prism 16 to rotate, the hexagonal prism 16 drives the rotating shaft A15 to rotate, and the rotating shaft A15 drives the camera 10 to rotate. Since the hexagonal prism 16 is movably inserted into the rotating shaft B18, the hexagonal prism 16 can be detached from the rotating shaft B18, so that the camera 10 can be disassembled.

[0053] Example 2

[0054] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The technical solution provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0055] Specifically, battery 4 is detachably connected to inspection drone 1.

[0056] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the battery 4 is detachably connected to the inspection drone 1, and the battery 4 is electrically connected to the inspection drone 1. The circuit connections in this solution are common knowledge to those skilled in the art, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0057] Specifically, there are four sets of support mechanisms, all of which are installed on the inspection drone 1. Each set of support mechanisms includes a support rod 3, a support foot 5, and a wireless charger 6. The support rod 3 is threaded to the inspection drone 1, the support foot 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support rod 3, and the wireless charger 6 is fixedly connected inside the support foot 5.

[0058] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the support rod 3 and the support foot 5 are used to support the inspection drone 1. Since the support rod 3 is threadedly connected to the inspection drone 1, the support rod 3 can be removed from the inspection drone 1, making it easy to disassemble and replace the support rod 3.

[0059] Specifically, a scraper 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate 8, and the scraper 9 is attached to the camera 10.

[0060] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the scraper 9 can scrape off the adhering material on the camera 10, and cleaning can be performed by rotating the camera 10.

[0061] Specifically, the inspection drone 1 is equipped with an infrared thermal imaging module, a lidar module, a multispectral sensor module, a gas detection module, an acoustic sensor module, and an environmental sensor.

[0062] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the infrared thermal imaging module converts the heat distribution into a visual image by detecting the infrared radiation (8-14μm band) emitted by the object; the lidar module calculates the distance to the object and constructs a three-dimensional point cloud model by emitting laser pulses and measuring the return time; the multispectral sensor module collects spectral information simultaneously through multiple narrow-band sensors to identify the composition and state of substances; the gas detection module detects the concentration of specific gases based on chemical sensors and spectral absorption principles; the acoustic sensor module collects sound signals through a microphone array, performs spectral analysis to identify abnormal sound sources; and the environmental sensor integrates multi-parameter sensors to monitor the environmental state in real time.

[0063] Example 3

[0064] Based on Embodiments 1 and 2, the inspection drone 1 further integrates a full-domain maneuvering and obstacle avoidance system, an edge AI anomaly recognition module, and an audio-visual interaction and warning unit. The intelligent base station 2 is also used for edge computing and storage of data collected by the drone, and for data synchronization with the cloud platform. It should be noted that the structural diagrams involved in this embodiment are not shown.

[0065] Specifically, the all-domain maneuvering and obstacle avoidance system includes multiple sets of lidar modules, visual sensors, and ultrasonic obstacle avoidance sensors, distributed around and on the bottom of the inspection drone 1. It is used to perceive the surrounding environment in real time, build a three-dimensional environmental map, and realize dynamic path planning and autonomous obstacle avoidance through the onboard processor.

[0066] Specifically, the edge AI anomaly recognition module is integrated into the multi-mode perception control unit 19. It uses a built-in AI chip to analyze data collected by the camera 10, infrared thermal imaging module, multispectral sensor, etc. in real time, identify equipment thermal anomalies, structural defects, gas leaks, noise anomalies, etc., and generate early warning signals.

[0067] Specifically, the audio-visual interaction and warning unit includes a high-brightness LED light strip and a speaker, which are located around the shell of the inspection drone 1. It is used to issue an audio-visual alarm when an anomaly is detected, and can also indicate the flight status or interact with ground personnel through light signals during the inspection process.

[0068] The further working process of this utility model is as follows: During the execution of the mission, the inspection drone 1 integrates data from multiple sensors through the multi-mode perception control unit 19 and identifies anomalies in real time by relying on edge AI algorithms; at the same time, it ensures stable flight and obstacle avoidance in complex environments through the all-domain maneuver and obstacle avoidance system; after the anomaly is confirmed, it can issue an on-site alarm through the sound and light warning unit and transmit the result to the monitoring center through the smart base station 2, so as to realize the intelligent and unmanned operation of the entire inspection process.

[0069] The working principle or process of the modular inspection drone equipped with a smart base station and multi-mode perception provided by this utility model is as follows: The output end of the drive motor 21 drives the gear B20 to rotate, the gear B20 drives the gear A17 to rotate, the gear A17 drives the rotating shaft B18 to rotate, the rotating shaft B18 drives the hexagonal prism 16 to rotate, the hexagonal prism 16 drives the rotating shaft A15 to rotate, the rotating shaft A15 drives the camera 10 to rotate, pulling the insertion rod 11, the insertion rod 11 moves and drives the limiting ring 13 to move, the limiting ring 13 moves and compresses the spring 12, after the insertion rod 11 is removed from the positioning rod 14, the positioning rod 14 can be removed from the inspection drone 1, so that the camera 10 and the multi-mode perception control unit 19 can be disassembled.

[0070] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A modular inspection drone equipped with a smart base station and multi-mode sensing, comprising: Inspection drone (1); A smart base station (2) is located on one side of the inspection drone (1); The lower cover (7) is detachably connected to the inspection drone (1); Its characteristic is that it further includes: An assembly mechanism is installed on the inspection drone (1). The assembly mechanism is equipped with a multi-mode sensing control unit (19). The multi-mode sensing control unit (19) is disassembled along with the assembly mechanism and then repaired. A rotating mechanism is provided on the inspection drone (1) and the assembly mechanism. A camera (10) is provided on the rotating mechanism. The camera (10) rotates with the rotating mechanism to adjust the angle and finally adjust the shooting direction. 2.The modular inspection UAV equipped with smart base stations and multi-mode awareness of claim 1, wherein, The assembly mechanism includes: The docking component is mounted on the inspection drone (1); The plug-in component is provided in two sets, and the two sets of plug-in components are symmetrically arranged on the inspection drone (1), and both sets of plug-in components are connected to the docking component. 3.The modular inspection UAV equipped with smart base stations and multi-mode awareness of claim 2, wherein: The docking component includes a mounting plate (8) and a positioning rod (14). There are two positioning rods (14). Both positioning rods (14) are movably inserted into the bottom of the inspection drone (1). Both positioning rods (14) movably penetrate the inspection drone (1) and extend to the inside of the inspection drone (1). The mounting plate (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the two positioning rods (14). 4.The modular inspection UAV equipped with smart base stations and multi-mode awareness of claim 3, wherein: Each set of the plug-in components includes a plug rod (11), a spring (12), and a limiting ring (13). The plug rod (11) is movably plugged into the inspection drone (1), and one end of the plug rod (11) movably passes through the inspection drone (1) and is movably plugged into the positioning rod (14). The limiting ring (13) is fixedly connected to the plug rod (11). The inspection drone (1) is fixedly connected between the limiting ring (13) and the side wall of the inspection drone (1), and the inspection drone (1) is sleeved on the plug rod (11). 5.The modular inspection UAV equipped with smart base stations and multi-mode awareness of claim 4, wherein: The rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft A (15), a hexagonal prism (16), a gear A (17), a rotating shaft B (18), a gear B (20), and a drive motor (21). The rotating shaft B (18) is rotatably connected to the upper inner wall of the inspection drone (1). The gear A (17) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft B (18). The drive motor (21) is fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the inspection drone (1). The gear B (20) is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor (21), and the gear B (20) meshes with the gear A (17). The rotating shaft A (15) is rotatably connected to the mounting plate (8), and one end of the rotating shaft A (15) rotates through the mounting plate (8) and is movably inserted into the inspection drone (1). The hexagonal prism (16) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft A (15), and the hexagonal prism (16) is movably inserted into the rotating shaft B (18). 6.The modular inspection UAV equipped with smart base stations and multi-mode awareness of claim 5, wherein, Also includes: Battery (4), which is detachably connected to the inspection drone (1); The support mechanism consists of four sets, all of which are mounted on the inspection drone (1).

7. A modular inspection drone equipped with an intelligent base station and multi-mode sensing according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each set of support mechanisms includes a support rod (3), a support foot (5), and a wireless charger (6). The support rod (3) is threaded onto the inspection drone (1), the support foot (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support rod (3), and the wireless charger (6) is fixedly connected inside the support foot (5). 8.The modular inspection UAV equipped with smart base stations and multi-mode awareness of claim 7, wherein: A scraper (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate (8), and the scraper (9) is in contact with the camera (10).

9. A modular inspection drone equipped with an intelligent base station and multi-mode sensing according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inspection drone (1) is equipped with an infrared thermal imaging module, a lidar module, a multispectral sensor module, a gas detection module, an acoustic sensor module, and an environmental sensor.

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