A positioning device based on drone-launched monitoring equipment

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of drone deployment technology, and provides a positioning device for a drone-launched monitoring equipment. In this device, one end of a connecting column passes through a pivot and connects to a battery box, while the other end connects to the monitoring device. A first connecting member engages with the pivot, movably connecting the connecting column to the pivot. This allows the integrated monitoring device, upon landing, to pivot at different angles via the weight of the battery box until it is perpendicular to the ground. The pivot also includes a fixing layer applied to the surface of the first connecting member and used to solidify the connection between the pivot and the first connecting member. This invention utilizes the gravity generated by the battery box itself to ensure the integrated monitoring device remains perpendicular to the ground. The fixing layer gradually secures the integrated monitoring device to the positioning component while it remains perpendicular to the ground, solving the problems of tilting, tipping, or shaking of the deployment equipment and ensuring stable and efficient operation of the monitoring device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of drone throwing technology, and more specifically to a positioning device based on drone throwing monitoring equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, "drone + industry application" has become a technical support needed by more and more enterprises and scientific research institutions in carrying out various scientific research activities. It plays an important role in applications such as aerial photography, agriculture, geological monitoring, plant protection, disaster relief, surveying and mapping, news reporting, power line inspection, disaster relief, and film and television shooting. Among them, "drone + delivery" has also reduced many unnecessary troubles for users and greatly expanded the uses of drones themselves. Many countries are also actively expanding the combination of delivery technology and drone technology.

[0003] Currently, traditional drone-deployed monitoring equipment often tilts or falls over after landing, and is easily affected by airflow or rain, causing it to shake during operation. This affects the accuracy of the monitoring equipment in monitoring geological, environmental, and temperature data, hindering its normal operation. In view of this, the inventors have researched the deployment device and monitoring equipment, developing a positioning device based on drone-deployed monitoring equipment, which leads to this invention. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this invention is to provide an alignment device that can automatically calibrate the corresponding position of the monitoring equipment on the ground and ensure the sustainability of the monitoring equipment.

[0005] To address the above problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A positioning device based on a drone-launched monitoring equipment includes an integrated monitoring device and a positioning component. The positioning component includes a support frame and a pivot member, with the support frame pivotally connected to the pivot member. The integrated monitoring device includes a monitoring device, a connecting column, a battery box, and a first connecting member. The battery box is disposed in the space of the support frame facing the ground. One end of the connecting column passes through the pivot member and is connected to the battery box, while the other end is connected to the monitoring device. The first connecting member engages with the pivot member, movably connecting the connecting column to the pivot member. This allows the integrated monitoring device to pivot at different angles via the connecting column after landing due to the gravity of the battery box, until it is perpendicular to the ground.

[0007] The pivot component also includes a fixing layer applied to the surface of the first connector and used to solidify the connection between the pivot component and the first connector, wherein the monitoring device is integrated and fixed to the aligning component through the fixing layer.

[0008] In the aforementioned positioning device based on a drone-launched monitoring equipment, the fixing layer is formed by the solidification of a time-delay adhesive from a liquid state to a solid state.

[0009] In the above-mentioned positioning device based on UAV-based monitoring equipment, the support frame includes several connecting columns, reinforcing columns, and supporting columns. The connecting columns and reinforcing columns each form a fixed structure, and any supporting column is fixedly connected to the fixed structure.

[0010] In the above-mentioned positioning device based on UAV-launched monitoring equipment, the monitoring equipment integration also includes a second connector, which passes through a pivot and is connected to the support frame.

[0011] In the above-mentioned positioning device based on UAV drop monitoring equipment, the connecting column further includes a fixing plate and a first reinforcing rib and a second reinforcing rib that are sleeved on the battery box and arranged crosswise. The first reinforcing rib and the second reinforcing rib are clamped between the fixing plate and the battery box.

[0012] In the above-mentioned positioning device based on UAV-based drop monitoring equipment, the support frame further includes a support leg disposed at the end of the support column, and the support leg is movably connected to the support column.

[0013] In the above-mentioned positioning device based on UAV-based drop monitoring equipment, the support leg includes an extension column and a grounding part pivotally connected to the extension column. One end of the extension column extends into the support column, and the other end abuts against the grounding part.

[0014] In the above-mentioned positioning device based on UAV-based monitoring equipment, an extension plate is provided on the side of the grounding part away from the support column, and the end of the extension plate away from the extension column is set with a toothed structure.

[0015] In the above-mentioned positioning device based on UAV-based drop monitoring equipment, the height of the extension plate on the side away from the support column is set to 2 / 3 of the height of the extension plate on the side closer to the support column, so that the height of the extension plates on both sides gradually decreases from the side away from the support column to the side closer to the support column.

[0016] In the above-mentioned positioning device based on UAV drop monitoring equipment, the grounding part is provided with a capsule on the side facing the extension plate. The capsule is filled with delay glue. The toothed structure of the extension plate is clamped with a pin. After the support leg is in contact with the ground, the pin can be pried to puncture the capsule so that the delay glue inside flows out.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: Based on the deployment of monitoring equipment by a drone, this invention provides an alignment device that can automatically align the monitoring equipment with its corresponding position on the ground. The force generated by the weight of the battery box itself drives the monitoring equipment assembly and the alignment component to pivot via the connecting column, ensuring that the monitoring equipment assembly always remains perpendicular to the ground. By setting a fixing layer, the monitoring equipment assembly is gradually fixed to the alignment component while remaining perpendicular to the ground. This solves the problem of tilting, falling over, or shaking caused by uneven ground after the deployment equipment lands, ensuring the stable and efficient operation of the monitoring equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an orthogonal device based on a drone-launched monitoring equipment according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first and second connecting parts;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a top view of an orthogonal device based on a drone-launched monitoring equipment according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the central fixing plate, the first reinforcing rib, and the second reinforcing rib.

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A bottom view of the middle support leg;

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A perspective view of another embodiment of the center support leg;

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A bottom view of another embodiment of the central support leg.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 1. Support frame; 2. Pivot component; 3. Monitoring device; 4. Connecting column; 5. Battery box; 6. First connector; 7. Connecting column; 8. Reinforcing column; 9. Support column; 10. Fixing layer; 11. Fixing plate; 12. First reinforcing rib; 13. Second reinforcing rib; 14. Support leg; 15. Extension column; 16. Grounding part; 17. Extension plate; 18. Second connector; 19. Capsule; 20. Ejector pin; 21. Placement slot; 22. Support column. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1-9 As shown, this embodiment provides an orienting device based on a drone-launched monitoring equipment. Preferably, it includes: a monitoring equipment integration (not shown) and an orienting component (not shown). The orienting component includes: a support frame 1 and a pivot member 2, wherein the support frame 1 and the pivot member 2 are pivotally connected.

[0031] For example, the support frame 1 can be configured as a pyramid shape with cut-edge ends, and the support frame 1 contains a certain space inside.

[0032] The integrated monitoring equipment includes: a monitoring device 3 installed on the upper end of the cut edge structure of the support frame 1, a connecting column 4 spirally connected to the monitoring device 3, a battery box 5, and a first connecting member 6. The battery box 5 is installed in the space of the support frame 1 facing the ground. The connecting column 4 passes through the pivot member 2 and is connected to the battery box 5. The first connecting member 6 passes through the connecting column 4 and engages with the pivot member 2 to movably connect the connecting column 4 and the pivot member 2, so that after the integrated monitoring equipment is placed on the ground, it is affected by the gravity of the battery box 5 and pivots at different angles through the connecting column 4 until it is perpendicular to the ground.

[0033] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2-3 As shown, the first connector 6, which passes through the connecting post 4 and connects to the pivot 2, can be configured as a "barbell" shape to limit the connecting post 4; in another embodiment, the connector 6 can also be configured as the number "8" or other shapes.

[0034] According to the above scheme, the pivot 2 further includes a fixing layer 10 applied to the surface of the first connector 6 and used to solidify the connection between the pivot 2 and the first connector 6, so that the monitoring device is integrated and fixed to the positioning component through the fixing layer 10.

[0035] According to the above scheme, it is understandable that when a drone drops and lands the integrated monitoring equipment, uneven ground can easily cause the monitoring equipment to tilt or fall. In this embodiment, the fixing layer 10 is formed by the solidification of a liquid adhesive into a solid state, and the formation process takes 2-3 hours. Optionally, the delayed adhesive can be epoxy resin, which is a two-component adhesive that needs to be mixed with component A. After the epoxy resin is applied to the first connector 6, the user can take advantage of its two-hour slow-drying curing characteristic to drop the integrated monitoring equipment during this period. The positional component is movably connected to the integrated monitoring equipment to change the positional relationship between the monitoring device 3 and the ground after landing. Specifically, the battery box... The internal structure contains a heavy battery pack. During the throwing process of the integrated monitoring device, the positioning component is affected by the gravity of the battery box 5, causing the battery box 5 to fall towards the ground. After landing, the support frame 1 comes into contact with the ground. The monitoring device 3, affected by the gravity of the battery box 5, can pivot on the support frame 1 via the connecting column 4, causing the monitoring device 3 to swing at different angles and gradually become parallel to the ground. When the integrated monitoring device is perpendicular to the ground and relatively stationary, the fixing layer 10 gradually solidifies and fills the perforations it has passed through (not shown in the figure). At this time, the first connecting piece 6 is fixed to the pivot piece 2 to fix the integrated monitoring device to the positioning component, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the monitoring device 3.

[0036] Based on the above scheme, further, such as Figure 1 As shown, the support frame 1 includes several connecting columns 7, reinforcing columns 8 and supporting columns 9, and the connecting columns 7 and reinforcing columns 8 each form a fixed structure (not shown in the figure).

[0037] Optionally, the horizontal plane on which the reinforcing column 8 is fixedly connected to the support column 9 is flush with the horizontal plane on which the battery box 5 is fixedly connected to the support column 9, so as to protect the battery box 5.

[0038] In this embodiment, the fixing structure is set as a triangular structure; in another embodiment, the fixing structure may be set as a rectangular structure or a polygonal structure.

[0039] Optional, such as Figure 5As shown, any support column 9 is fixedly connected to the fixed structure. The included angle between any two sides of the fixed structure formed by any connecting column 7 and reinforcing column 8 is 60°. After any support column 9 is connected to the fixed structure, the minimum included angle between the support column 9 and the reinforcing column 8 or connecting column 7 is set to 60°. This structure can increase the support force between the support frame 1 and the ground, and improve stability.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 1-2 As shown, preferably, the monitoring device integration also includes a second connector 18, which passes through the pivot 2 and is connected to the support frame 1. In this embodiment, the connection between the support frame 1 and the second connector 18 is divided into two ends, and the pivot 2 is positioned between the distances left by the two structural sections. This structure allows the positioning component to further pivot the monitoring device integration in different directions to position the monitoring device 3. When the first connector 6 is fixed to the pivot 2 after solidification through the fixing layer 10, the second connector 18 is also fixed to the support frame 1.

[0041] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2-3 As shown, the second connector 18 can be configured as a "screw" shaped structure.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, preferably, the connecting column 4 further includes a fixing plate 11, a first reinforcing rib 12 and a second reinforcing rib 13. The first reinforcing rib 12 and the second reinforcing rib 13 are sleeved on the battery box 5 and are arranged to cross each other. In this embodiment, the intersection angle of the first reinforcing rib 12 and the second reinforcing rib 13 is set to 90°, and the first reinforcing rib 12 and the second reinforcing rib 13 are clamped between the fixing plate 11 and the battery box 5. This structure has better load-bearing capacity and facilitates the installation and replacement of the battery pack.

[0043] Optionally, the fixing plate 11 is fixedly connected to the battery box 5 by four fixing screws, and the fixing screws limit the first reinforcing rib 12 and the second reinforcing rib 13 in the fixed area.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the support frame 1 also has another technical feature: the support frame 1 further includes a support leg 14 disposed at the end of the support column 9, and the support leg 14 is movably connected to the support column 9.

[0045] According to the above scheme, preferably, the support leg 14 includes an extension post 15 and a grounding part 16 pivotally connected to the extension post 15. One end of the extension post 15 extends into the support post 9, and the other end abuts against the grounding part 16. Optionally, both the extension post 15 and the support post 9 are provided with corresponding through holes (not shown). The extension post 15 is secured to the support post 9 after passing through the through holes by setting anti-detachment protrusions (not shown). Optionally, the grounding part 16 is also provided with a first baffle (not shown) on the side facing the extension post 15, which can be pivotally connected to the extension post 15.

[0046] According to the above scheme, the grounding part 16 is provided with an extension plate 17 on the side away from the support column 9. The end of the extension plate 17 away from the extension column 15 is provided with a toothed structure, which makes the contact between the support frame 1 and the ground more reliable after it is placed on the ground.

[0047] According to the above scheme, the height of the extension plate 17 on the side away from the support column 9 is set to 2 / 3 of the height of the extension plate 17 on the side closer to the support column 9, so that the height of the extension plates 17 on both sides gradually decreases from the side away from the support column 9 to the side closer to the support column 9. The advantage of this structure is that after the support frame 1 is placed on the ground, the outer side of the support leg 14 is higher than the inner side, which makes the support leg 14 have stronger grip.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, optionally, the side of the monitoring device 3 away from the connecting column 4 is set as an arc-shaped structure. This arc-shaped structure is set to protrude outward to facilitate data transmission and signal detection, and also has a certain waterproof capability.

[0049] Based on the above scheme, a better one is... Figure 7 As shown, the grounding part 16 has a capsule 19 on the side facing the extension plate 17, and the capsule 19 is filled with delayed adhesive. In this embodiment, the delayed adhesive is the same as that used in the fixing layer 10. Furthermore, the toothed structure of the extension plate 17 has several pins 20. When the support leg 14 lands, the extension plate 17 on the side away from the support column 9 presses down on the ground, causing the extension plate 17 on the side closer to the support column 9 to pry the pins 20 and puncture the capsule 19 so that the delayed adhesive inside flows out. This allows the delayed adhesive to fully contact the support leg 14 and the ground. As the delayed adhesive gradually cures, the support leg 14 can increase its fixing force with the ground, which is more conducive to the stable operation of the monitoring device 3.

[0050] In another embodiment, the support leg 14 can also be configured with another structure, please refer to Figure 8-9As shown, the support leg 14 includes an extension post 15 and a grounding part 16 pivotally connected to the extension post 15. The grounding part 16 also includes a placement groove 21 disposed on the other side of the grounding part away from the extension post 15 and facing the ground. The placement groove contains a capsule 19 filled with delay adhesive. Further, the grounding part 16 also includes a support post 22 passing through the grounding part 16 and facing the ground. The end of the support post 22 near the ground is made of a gel structure, which can play a supporting role and effectively protect the capsule 19 from being accidentally touched and damaged. After the support leg 14 lands, it automatically rises and falls by the weight of the support post 22 to adjust the distance between the support leg 14 and the ground, further pressing the capsule 19 in the placement groove 21 so that the capsule 19 is pressed and the delay adhesive flows outward, thereby solidifying the support leg 14 and the ground.

[0051] In this embodiment, the grounding part 16 is provided with a plurality of extension plates 17 on the side facing the extension column 15. The extension plates 17 can protect the adhesion between the delayed adhesive and the ground during the curing process of the support leg 14 from being affected by mud and sand.

[0052] Optionally, both the support frame 1 and the connecting column 4 are made of carbon steel, which has the characteristics of high strength, high hardness, good wear resistance and oxidation resistance.

[0053] In summary, this invention addresses the issue of monitoring equipment tilting or tipping due to uneven ground when dropped by drones. It provides an automatic alignment device that automatically repositions the monitoring equipment relative to the ground. The device utilizes the weight of the battery pack to drive the integrated monitoring equipment and alignment component through a connecting column, ensuring the integrated monitoring equipment remains perpendicular to the ground. A fixing layer gradually secures the integrated monitoring equipment to the alignment component while maintaining perpendicularity, thus resolving the tilting, tipping, or wobbling issues caused by uneven ground after landing. Furthermore, the device employs toothed feet at the bottom of the support frame to generate friction with the ground. Capsules filled with delayed-release adhesive are installed inside the feet, allowing the support frame to grip the ground after landing, and the delayed-release adhesive then firmly fixes the feet to the ground, promoting stable and efficient operation of the monitoring equipment.

[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A positioning device based on UAV-launched drop monitoring equipment, comprising monitoring equipment integration and positioning components, characterized in that, The alignment component includes a support frame and a pivot member, with the support frame pivotally connected to the pivot member. The integrated monitoring device includes a monitoring device, a connecting column, a battery box, and a first connecting member. The battery box is disposed in the space of the support frame facing the ground. One end of the connecting column passes through the pivot member and is connected to the battery box, while the other end is connected to the monitoring device. The first connecting member engages with the pivot member, thus movably connecting the connecting column to the pivot member. This allows the integrated monitoring device to pivot at different angles via the connecting column after landing due to the gravity of the battery box, until it is perpendicular to the ground. The pivot component further includes a fixing layer applied to the surface of the first connector and used to solidify the connection between the pivot component and the first connector, wherein the monitoring device is integrated and fixed to the aligning component through the fixing layer; The support frame includes several connecting columns, reinforcing columns and supporting columns. Each of the connecting columns and reinforcing columns forms a fixed structure, and any of the supporting columns is fixedly connected to the fixed structure. The monitoring equipment integration also includes a second connector, which passes through the pivot and is connected to the support frame; The support frame and the second connector are connected at two ends, and the pivot is positioned between the distances left by the two end structures, so that the positioning component can pivot in different directions to further integrate the monitoring device. When the first connector is fixed to the pivot after being solidified by the fixing layer, the second connector is also fixed to the support frame.

2. The positioning device based on UAV-launched monitoring equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing layer is formed by the solidification of a liquid into a solid state using a time-delay adhesive.

3. The positioning device based on UAV-launched monitoring equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting column also includes a fixing plate and a first reinforcing rib and a second reinforcing rib that are sleeved on the battery box and intersected with each other. The first reinforcing rib and the second reinforcing rib are clamped between the fixing plate and the battery box.

4. The positioning device based on UAV-based drop monitoring equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame also includes a support leg disposed at the end of the support column, the support leg being movably connected to the support column.

5. The positioning device based on UAV-launched monitoring equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support leg includes an extension post and a grounding portion pivotally connected to the extension post, one end of the extension post extending into the support post and the other end abutting against the grounding portion.

6. The positioning device based on UAV-launched monitoring equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The grounding part is provided with an extension plate on the side away from the support column, and the end of the extension plate away from the extension column is provided with a toothed structure.

7. The positioning device based on UAV-launched monitoring equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The height of the extension plate on the side away from the support column is set to 2 / 3 of the height of the extension plate on the side closer to the support column, so that the height of the extension plates on both sides gradually decreases from the side away from the support column to the side closer to the support column.

8. A positioning device based on a drone-launched monitoring equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The grounding part is provided with a capsule on the side facing the extension plate. The capsule is filled with delay glue. The toothed structure of the extension plate is clamped with a pin. After the support leg is in contact with the ground, the pin can be pried to puncture the capsule so that the delay glue inside flows out.

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