Airborne optical instrument tooling

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention provides an airborne optical instrument fixture, comprising: a support frame, a housing, and a counterweight. The housing is disposed at one end of the support frame extending out of the cabin. A fixing component for securing the optical instrument is formed within the housing. The lens of the optical instrument extends through a first opening disposed on the bottom surface of the housing. An operating port for operating the optical instrument is formed on the top surface of the housing. The counterweight is disposed at one end of the support frame located within the cabin, so that when the airborne optical instrument fixture is installed in the cabin, the center of the airborne optical instrument fixture, equipped with the optical instrument, is located within the cabin. This makes it possible to use optical instruments stably and safely on a helicopter, and can ensure that the optical instrument does not shake, thereby ensuring that the optical instrument used on the helicopter can meet the needs of sea or ground photography.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an airborne tool, in particular to an airborne optical instrument tool. Background Art

[0002] Using optical instruments to photograph targets from a helicopter is an important means of experimental research. For example, by photographing a ship from a helicopter with an infrared thermal imager, the infrared state of the target ship can be accurately grasped, generating its unique "infrared signature." Using a thermal imager to photograph the water surface can accurately perceive subtle temperature changes in the seawater.

[0003] There are two traditional methods for using airborne optical instruments: 1. Installing an airborne pod, installing and securing the optical instrument inside the pod to perform test missions; 2. Manually holding the optical instrument to photograph the target. Both methods have significant limitations for the following reasons: With the first method, the optical instrument cannot be operated because the pod is below the helicopter's belly; when the optical instrument is heavy or large, the helicopter cannot meet aerodynamic requirements, posing a significant risk; and for some helicopters, temporarily installing a pod and other equipment, including optical instruments, is difficult and time-consuming. The second, handheld method can easily cause the optical instrument to shake, resulting in poor photography and failure to meet test missions. Therefore, traditional methods cannot meet the needs of airborne optical instrument photography tests, especially temporary test missions, which account for a large proportion of airborne test missions.

[0004] Chinese patent publication number CN209176922U discloses a stable and easy-to-install drone pod structure. However, this technology is only applicable to drones, and drones cannot meet the requirements of airborne optical instrument shooting test tasks due to factors such as short flight time and light weight of counterweights. Summary of the Invention

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides an airborne optical instrument fixture that can be placed in an aircraft cabin without installation, and can be used to perform photography by installing an optical instrument on the airborne optical instrument fixture.

[0006] An embodiment of the present invention provides an airborne optical instrument tooling, comprising:

[0007] Support frame;

[0008] a box body, which is provided at one end of the support frame extending out of the cabin, wherein a fixing component for fixing the optical instrument is formed in the box body, a lens of the optical instrument extends out from a first opening provided on the bottom surface of the box body, and an operating port for operating the optical instrument is formed on the top surface of the box body;

[0009] A counterweight block is provided at one end of the support frame located in the cabin, so that when the airborne optical instrument tool is installed in the cabin, the center of the airborne optical instrument tool equipped with the optical instrument is located in the cabin.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the support frame includes a slideway composed of at least two parallel slide rails, the box body is slidably arranged on the slide rails, and the slide rails are provided with a first locking component for locking the box body.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the support frame is provided with a telescopic fixing rod on one end where the counterweight block is set, the telescopic fixing rod is provided with a second locking component, the front end of the telescopic fixing rod is provided with a first clamping member, and the middle part of the support frame is provided with a second clamping member, wherein when the airborne optical instrument is installed in the cabin of a helicopter, the first clamping member and the second clamping member are respectively clamped on the edge of the cabin on the door side of the helicopter.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the support frame is provided with a fixing portion that can be bonded or absorbed to the bottom surface of the cabin.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the fixing portion is connected to the support frame for relative rotation, and the fixing portion can be rotated relative to the support frame to a position in contact with the bottom surface of the cabin, and the fixing portion is provided with glue or a suction cup on the end surface that can be in contact with the bottom surface of the cabin.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, the box body is provided with a heat dissipation vent on a side away from the cabin.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the box further includes a plurality of accessories that can be installed in conjunction with the first opening, and the lens port provided on each accessory has a different model, wherein the model corresponds to the model of the lens of the optical instrument.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, the fixing component fixes the optical instrument using at least one of a snap-fit ​​method and a bolt threaded connection method, wherein the optical instrument is communicatively connected to a processing computer via a data connection line so that the optical instrument can be controlled by the processing computer.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, after the optical instrument is fixed to the box through a fixing component, the lens of the optical instrument is arranged vertically downward.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, the support frame is provided with reinforcing ribs.

[0019] The airborne optical instrument fixture provided by the embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages: by arranging a box on one end of the support frame extending out of the cabin, and fixing the optical instrument installed in the box by means of the box, and then arranging a counterweight block on the end of the support frame located in the cabin, the airborne optical instrument fixture can be used to set the optical instrument on the cabin without establishing a connection with the cabin, so that when the optical instrument is used on the helicopter, the stability and safety of the optical instrument are improved, and the optical instrument is ensured not to shake, thereby ensuring that the optical instrument used on the helicopter can meet the needs of sea or ground photography. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an airborne optical instrument tooling according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of an airborne optical instrument tooling according to an embodiment of the present invention when a telescopic fixing rod is provided;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of an airborne optical instrument tooling according to an embodiment of the present invention when a fixing portion is provided;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of an airborne optical instrument tooling according to an embodiment of the present invention when both a telescopic fixing rod and a fixing portion are provided;

[0024] Figure 5 This is another structural diagram of an airborne optical instrument tooling according to an embodiment of the present invention when both a telescopic fixing rod and a fixing portion are provided.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of an optical instrument installed on an airborne optical instrument tooling according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Description of Reference Numerals

[0027] 1. Support frame; 11. Telescopic fixing rod; 12. First clamp; 13. Second clamp;

[0028] 14. Fixing portion; 15. Reinforcement rib; 2. Box body; 21. First opening;

[0029] 22. Operation port; 23. Heat dissipation port; 3. Counterweight; 4. Optical instrument. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] The phrases "in one embodiment," "in another embodiment," "in yet another embodiment," "in an embodiment," "in some embodiments," or "in other embodiments" may be used in this specification to refer to one or more of the same or different embodiments according to the present invention.

[0032] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, it should be understood that the embodiments described are merely examples of the present invention, which may be implemented in a variety of ways. Familiar and / or repetitive functions and structures are not described in detail to allow for the true intent to be determined based on the user's historical operations and to avoid obscuring the present invention with unnecessary or redundant details. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details of the present invention are not intended to be limiting, but rather to serve as a basis and representative basis for the claims to teach those skilled in the art to employ the present invention in a variety of ways with substantially any appropriate detailed structure.

[0033] The embodiment of the present invention provides an airborne optical instrument tooling, such as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, it includes: a support frame, a box body and a counterweight block, the box body is arranged at one end of the support frame extending out of the cabin, a fixing component for fixing the optical instrument is formed in the box body, the lens of the optical instrument extends out from a first opening arranged on the bottom surface of the box body, and an operating port for operating the optical instrument is formed on the top surface of the box body; the counterweight block is arranged at one end of the support frame located in the cabin, so that when the airborne optical instrument tooling is installed in the cabin, the center of the airborne optical instrument tooling equipped with the optical instrument is located in the cabin. By arranging a box on one end of the support frame extending out of the cabin, and fixing the optical instrument installed in the box through the box, and then arranging a counterweight block on the end of the support frame in the cabin, the optical instrument can be placed on the cabin through the airborne optical instrument tooling without the need to establish a connection with the cabin. When the optical instrument is used on the helicopter, the stability and safety of the optical instrument are improved, and the optical instrument is ensured not to shake, thereby ensuring that the optical instrument used on the helicopter can meet the needs of sea or ground photography.

[0034] In order to facilitate users to replace the optical instrument installed in the box in the cabin, and to adjust the distance of the optical instrument extending out of the cabin after the airborne optical instrument tooling is placed, in some embodiments of the present application, the support frame includes a slide composed of at least two parallel slide rails, and the box can be slidably set on the slide rails, and the slide rails are provided with a first locking component for locking the box, wherein the first locking component can be one or more locking parts such as a top screw, a pin, a locking nut, etc.

[0035] In some embodiments of the present application, in order to enable the airborne optical instrument tooling to be better arranged in the cabin and to increase the stability of the airborne optical instrument tooling in the cabin to a certain extent, such as Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the support frame is provided with a telescopic fixing rod on one end where the counterweight block is set, the telescopic fixing rod is provided with a second locking component, the front end of the telescopic fixing rod is provided with a first clamping piece, and the middle part of the support frame is provided with a second clamping piece. When the airborne optical instrument tool is installed in the cabin of a helicopter, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece are respectively clamped on the edge of the cabin on the door side of the helicopter. Specifically, the second clamping piece can be set to a structure that can rotate relative to the support frame. After the airborne optical instrument tool is set in the cabin, by The first clamping member is configured to be rotatable relative to the support frame, and then when the telescopic fixing rod is extended to the edge of the cabin on the other side of the helicopter door, the first clamping member is rotated relative to the support frame and engaged with the edge of the cabin at the side door.

[0036] In order to ensure that the airborne optical instrument tooling can be firmly connected to the cabin, in some embodiments of the present application, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the support frame is provided with a fixing portion that can be bonded or absorbed to the bottom surface of the cabin. Specifically, when the support frame is provided with a fixing portion that can be bonded to the bottom surface of the cabin, a protective layer is also provided on the fixing portion. When it is necessary to bond the support frame to the bottom surface of the cabin, the protective layer is torn off and the fixing portion is pressed onto the bottom surface of the cabin.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present application, in order to ensure that the fixing portion does not affect the normal use of the support frame when the fixing portion is not needed, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the fixing portion can be configured to be connected to the support frame so that it can rotate relative to the support frame. Furthermore, when the fixing portion is not needed, the fixing portion is in a retracted position and will not affect the normal use of the support frame. When the support frame needs to be fixed by the fixing portion, the fixing portion can be rotated relative to the support frame to a position in contact with the bottom surface of the cabin, and fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the cabin by means of glue or suction cups provided on the end surface of the fixing portion that can be in contact with the bottom surface of the cabin.

[0038] In some embodiments of the present application, Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the box body is provided with a heat dissipation port on the side away from the cabin to dissipate heat for the optical instrument and ensure the normal use of the optical instrument.

[0039] In order to make the airborne optical instrument tooling applicable to a variety of different models of optical instruments, in some embodiments of the present application, the box also includes a plurality of accessories that can be installed in conjunction with the first opening, and the model of the lens port set on each accessory is different, wherein the model corresponds to the model of the lens of the optical instrument. In actual use, an accessory that matches the optical instrument to be used is selected and installed at the first opening. Specifically, a threaded connection or a snap-on connection can be used, which is not clearly limited here. After the accessory is installed, the corresponding optical instrument can be installed to the box.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present application, the fixing component fixes the optical instrument using at least one of a snap-fit ​​method and a bolt threaded connection method, wherein the optical instrument is communicatively connected to a processing computer via a data connection line so that the optical instrument can be regulated by the processing computer, thereby facilitating the operator to control and adjust the optical instrument through the processing computer when using the optical instrument for shooting.

[0041] In addition, in some embodiments of the present application, after the optical instrument is fixed to the box through a fixing component, the lens of the optical instrument is set vertically downward to ensure the shooting effect of the optical instrument.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present application, Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the support frame is provided with reinforcing ribs. Specifically, the support frame can be formed by connecting multiple support rods in a detachable or fixed manner. Furthermore, reinforcing ribs can be provided between two adjacent support rods to enhance the supporting capacity and stability of the support frame.

[0043] Although the present invention has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the above description is not intended to limit the present invention. After reading the above description, various modifications and substitutions of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An airborne optical instrument tooling, characterized in that: include: Support frame; a box body, which is provided at one end of the support frame extending out of the cabin, wherein a fixing component for fixing the optical instrument is formed in the box body, a lens of the optical instrument extends out from a first opening provided on the bottom surface of the box body, and an operating port for operating the optical instrument is formed on the top surface of the box body; a counterweight block provided at one end of the support frame located in the cabin, so that the center of the airborne optical instrument fixture equipped with the optical instrument is located in the cabin when the airborne optical instrument fixture is installed in the cabin; The support frame is provided with a telescopic fixing rod at one end where the counterweight block is set, and the telescopic fixing rod is provided with a second locking component, the front end of the telescopic fixing rod is provided with a first clamp, and the middle part of the support frame is provided with a second clamp, and the second clamp is provided with a structure that can rotate relative to the support frame. After the airborne optical instrument tooling is set in the cabin, the second clamp is rotated relative to the support frame so that the second clamp is engaged with the edge of the cabin on one side of the helicopter door, and then, the telescopic fixing rod is extended to the edge of the cabin on the other side of the helicopter door and is engaged with the cabin edge at the side door through the first clamp; the first clamp is provided with a structure that can rotate relative to the support frame, and then when the telescopic fixing rod is extended to the edge of the cabin on the other side of the helicopter door, the first clamp is rotated relative to the support frame and engaged with the cabin edge at the side door.

2. The airborne optical instrument fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame includes a slideway composed of at least two parallel slide rails. The box body is slidably arranged on the slide rails. The slide rails are provided with a first locking component for locking the box body.

3. The airborne optical instrument fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the airborne optical instrument is installed in a cabin of a helicopter, the first clamping member and the second clamping member are respectively clamped on the edge of the cabin on the door side of the helicopter.

4. The airborne optical instrument fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame is provided with a fixing portion which can be bonded or sucked to the bottom surface of the cabin.

5. The airborne optical instrument fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing portion is connected to the support frame for relative rotation. The fixing portion can be rotated relative to the support frame to a position in contact with the bottom surface of the cabin. The fixing portion is provided with glue or a suction cup on the end surface that can be in contact with the bottom surface of the cabin.

6. The airborne optical instrument fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body is provided with a heat dissipation opening on a side away from the cabin.

7. The airborne optical instrument fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body also includes a plurality of accessories that can be installed in conjunction with the first opening, and the lens port provided on each accessory has a different model, wherein the model corresponds to the model of the lens of the optical instrument.

8. The airborne optical instrument fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing component fixes the optical instrument by at least one of a snap-fitting method and a bolt threaded connection method, wherein the optical instrument is communicatively connected to a processing computer via a data connection line so that the optical instrument can be controlled by the processing computer.

9. The airborne optical instrument fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the optical instrument is fixed to the box through the fixing component, the lens of the optical instrument is arranged vertically downward.

10. The airborne optical instrument fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame is provided with reinforcing ribs.

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