A high-altitude unmanned data acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images

By designing an image acquisition device for drones that utilizes an air pump to remove dust, an airbag for buoyancy, an underwater cylinder for image acquisition, and a photosensitive switch for night mode, the problems of dust coverage and burden have been solved, enabling efficient image acquisition in various environments.

CN115056994BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06EAST CHINA UNIV OF TECH
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Application Number
CN202210241033.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-03-13
Publication Date
2026-03-06
Estimated Expiration
2042-03-13

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Technical Problem

Existing drone image acquisition devices are easily covered by dust, which affects acquisition efficiency, and the installation of the device on the drone increases the burden.

Method used

An airborne infrared image conversion and satellite simulation image generation high-altitude unmanned acquisition device was designed, which includes an air pump system for cleaning dust from the lens, an airbag assembly for providing buoyancy, a cylinder and winding system for underwater image acquisition, a photosensitive element for automatically switching to night mode, and a motor system for angle adjustment.

Benefits of technology

It improves image acquisition efficiency, reduces the burden on drones, increases flight time, and extends the acquisition range to underwater and low-light environments, achieving highly efficient image acquisition.

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Abstract

This invention discloses an airborne unmanned high-altitude image acquisition device for converting infrared images into satellite simulation images. The device includes a main body, with two base assemblies bolted to both sides of the bottom outer wall of the main body. A housing assembly is slidably connected inside each base assembly, and an adjustment assembly is inserted into the housing assembly. The adjustment assembly includes a mounting box, with a mounting groove on one side of the bottom outer wall of the mounting box. A mounting seat is bolted to the top inner wall of the mounting groove. A mounting shaft is mounted inside the mounting seat via a bearing, and a camera module is mounted outside the mounting shaft via a flat key. The camera module includes a cylindrical body. This invention features a novel and compact structural design, enabling long-term, long-distance infrared image acquisition in high-altitude environments.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) image acquisition technology, specifically to a high-altitude unmanned acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of drone technology, oblique photogrammetry technology in the surveying and mapping field has also developed. By mounting one or more cameras on the same drone, images are collected from different angles during the drone's flight, bringing users into a real and intuitive world that conforms to human vision.

[0003] For example, a UAV-based image acquisition device for mining areas, with authorization announcement number CN212605816U and authorization announcement date of 20210226, includes a fixed plate mounted on the UAV body. Two vertical plates are parallel to each other on the lower surface of the fixed plate. Each vertical plate has a hinge hole located opposite each other on its upper left side, and a sliding groove located opposite each other on its right side and coaxial with the hinge hole. A mounting plate is positioned between the vertical plates. The side wall of the mounting plate has mounting posts that extend into the corresponding hinge hole and sliding groove. A camera is fixed to the lower surface of the mounting plate. A drive mechanism is provided on the outer side wall of the vertical plate to drive the mounting posts to slide within the corresponding sliding groove. This structure allows the left end of the mounting plate to rotate around the hinge hole and the right end to move up and down along the sliding groove, thereby adjusting the vertical tilt angle of the mounting plate and thus adjusting the angle of the camera mounted on the mounting plate, facilitating image acquisition from different angles.

[0004] The aforementioned and existing UAV image acquisition devices are prone to having their lenses covered by dust and other impurities during image acquisition, requiring the UAV to land and then clean them. This process significantly impacts the efficiency of image acquisition. Furthermore, the existing UAV image acquisition devices place a considerable burden on the UAV when installed on it. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an airborne high-altitude unmanned image acquisition device that converts infrared images into satellite simulation images to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a high-altitude unmanned data acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images, so as to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A high-altitude unmanned data acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images includes a main body. Two base assemblies are bolted to both sides of the bottom outer wall of the main body, and a box assembly is slidably connected inside the base assemblies. An adjustment assembly is inserted into the box assembly. The adjustment assembly includes a mounting box. A mounting groove is formed on one side of the bottom outer wall of the mounting box, and a mounting seat is bolted to the top inner wall of the mounting groove. A mounting shaft is mounted inside the mounting seat via a bearing, and a camera module is mounted outside the mounting shaft via a flat key. The camera module includes a cylindrical body. A placement groove is formed near one end of the outer side wall of the cylindrical body, and air holes are evenly spaced and arranged in a ring structure on the inner side wall of the placement groove. A cavity communicating with the air holes is provided inside the cylindrical body. A second air pump is bolted to one side of the top outer wall of the cylindrical body, and the second air pump is connected to the cavity via a pipe.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a housing is bolted to one side of the outer wall of the top of the cylinder, and the second air pump is located inside the housing.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an infrared camera is installed inside the cylinder by bolts, and the infrared camera is electrically connected to the main body by wires.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a lens plate is threadedly connected inside the mounting slot, and a rubber sleeve is adjusted on the outer wall of the side of the lens plate.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a monitoring module is installed on one side of the bottom outer wall of the cylinder by bolts. The monitoring module includes a mounting shell, which is fixed to the bottom outer wall of the cylinder by bolts.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a photosensitive element is installed inside the mounting housing by bolts, and the photosensitive element is fixedly connected to an infrared camera by wires.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an embedding groove is provided on one side of the inner wall of the bottom of the mounting shell, and a glass plate is bonded inside the embedding groove.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the base assembly includes a base, and a groove is provided on the outer wall of the bottom of the base, and the box assembly is slidably connected inside the groove.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an installation groove is provided on one side of the outer wall of the base, and an insertion hole communicating with the sliding groove is provided on one side of the inner wall of the installation groove.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plug rod is inserted into the socket, and a pull plate is welded to one end of the plug rod.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a spring is bolted between the outer wall of one side of the pull plate and the inner wall of the mounting groove on the opposite side, and the spring is sleeved on the outside of the insert rod.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the housing assembly includes a housing, and two T-blocks are welded to both sides of the top outer wall of the housing, and the T-blocks are slidably inserted into the sliding groove.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a limiting hole is provided on one side of the outer wall of the T-block, and one end of the insertion rod is inserted into the limiting hole.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the box body has an interior placement area, and the placement area has an integrally formed support plate.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a winding drum is installed between the outer wall of one side of the support plate and the inner wall of the opposite side of the placement area via a bearing, and a traction rope is wound around the outside of the winding drum.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a motor is bolted to the outer wall of one side of the support plate, and the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the winding drum via a flat key.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an air pump is bolted to both sides of the bottom inner wall of the placement area, and the air pump is threaded to the air supply end of the air pump and connected to an air supply pipe extending to the outside of the box.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a controller and a radar module are respectively installed on both sides of the bottom outer wall of the resettlement area by bolts, and the controller is electrically connected to the radar module and the air pump by wires.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an access groove is provided on one side of the bottom outer wall of the placement area, and two guide wheels are installed inside the access groove via a rotating shaft, the guide wheels being in contact with the traction rope.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, threaded holes of equal distance and distributed in a ring structure are provided on both outer walls of the box near the top, and airbag components are installed on both outer walls of the box near the threaded holes by bolts.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the airbag assembly includes an installation tube, and one end of the air supply tube extends into the installation tube.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an airbag is bolted to the outer wall of one side of the mounting tube, and one end of the air supply tube extends into the airbag.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mounting box has two mounting areas inside, and a controller two is mounted inside one of the mounting areas by bolts. The controller two is electrically connected to the main body via wires.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a storage module is installed inside one of the installation areas by bolts, and the storage module is electrically connected to the controller two by wires.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, batteries are installed on both sides of the bottom inner wall of one of the installation areas by bolts, and the batteries are electrically connected to the controller and the storage module by wires respectively.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a second motor is installed inside one of the installation areas by bolts, and the second motor is electrically connected to a second controller by wires. The output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the installation shaft by a flat key.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, two sliders are integrally formed on both outer walls of the mounting box, and the sliders are slidably connected inside the box.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a fixing groove is provided at the center of the top outer wall of the mounting box, and one end of the traction rope is fixed inside the fixing groove.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a solar panel is bolted to the top outer wall of the main body, and the solar panel is electrically connected to the main body via wires.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, two buckles are bolted to the outer walls on both sides of the main body, and two latches are bolted to the outer walls on both sides of the box assembly, with one end of the latch engaging inside the buckle.

[0037] In the above technical solution, the present invention provides a high-altitude unmanned data acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images:

[0038] (1) The air pump 2, cavity and air hole designed in this invention will start under the control of controller 2 when dust or other impurities are detected on the lens plate during infrared camera shooting, so that gas enters the cavity and is then sprayed out from the air hole, thereby blowing off the dust on the lens plate, avoiding the time wasted by landing the drone in the original method, and improving the collection efficiency.

[0039] (2) In the airbag assembly designed in this invention, when the drone takes off, the air pump will start under the control of the controller, thereby inflating the airbag and providing a certain buoyancy to the drone, reducing the burden on the drone, and thus increasing the drone's flight time.

[0040] (3) When the UAV designed in this invention is used to collect images of areas such as chimneys and underwater structures that UAVs cannot fly over, the motor will start and cause the winding drum to wind up and unwind the traction rope, thereby causing the adjustment component to fall and thus collect images. At the same time, the cylinder can improve the diving capability of the image acquisition device, so as to facilitate the acquisition of underwater images.

[0041] (4) When the drone moves to a dimly lit area, the photosensitive element designed in this invention will detect the change in ambient light intensity and then transmit the information of the change to the infrared camera, so that the infrared camera can start night mode to collect images. Attached Figure Description

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of Embodiment 1 of the high-altitude unmanned data acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images according to the present invention.

[0043] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the base component structure of Embodiment 1 of the high-altitude unmanned data acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images according to the present invention.

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the box assembly structure of Embodiment 1 of the high-altitude unmanned acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images according to the present invention.

[0045] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the box structure of Embodiment 1 of the high-altitude unmanned acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images according to the present invention.

[0046] Figure 5 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the adjustment component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, which provides an embodiment of an airborne unmanned acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images.

[0047] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the mounting box structure of Embodiment 1 of the high-altitude unmanned data acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images according to the present invention.

[0048] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the airbag assembly structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention is provided for an embodiment of a high-altitude unmanned data acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images;

[0049] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the camera module structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, which provides an embodiment of an airborne unmanned acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulated images.

[0050] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the monitoring module structure of Embodiment 1 of the high-altitude unmanned data acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images according to the present invention.

[0051] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the main view structure of Embodiment 2 of the present invention, which provides an embodiment of an airborne unmanned acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images.

[0052] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating the power relationship of an embodiment of an airborne unmanned data acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images according to the present invention.

[0053] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0054] 1. Main body, 2. Base assembly, 3. Housing assembly, 4. Airbag assembly, 5. Base, 6. Slide groove, 7. Mounting slot, 8. Insertion hole, 9. Pull plate, 10. Spring, 11. Insert rod, 12. Housing, 13. T-block, 14. Threaded hole, 15. Air supply pipe, 16. Adjustment assembly, 17. Limiting hole, 18. Placement area, 19. Support plate, 20. Rewind drum, 21. Traction rope, 22. Air pump one, 23. Motor one, 24. Controller one, 25. Radar module, 26. Inlet / outlet slot, 27. Guide wheel, 28. Mounting box, 29. Slider, 30. Mounting area, 31. Controller II, 32 Storage Module, 33 Fixing Slot, 34 Mounting Slot, 35 Camera Module, 36 Motor II, 37 Battery, 38 Mounting Base, 39 Mounting Shaft, 40 Mounting Tube, 41 Airbag, 42 Cylinder, 43 Placement Slot, 44 Lens Plate, 45 Infrared Camera, 46 Cavity, 47 Air Hole, 48 Housing, 49 Air Pump II, 50 Rubber Sleeve, 51 Monitoring Module, 52 Mounting Shell, 53 Embedded Slot, 54 Glass Plate, 55 Photosensitive Element, 56 Buckle, 57 Latch, 58 Solar Panel. Detailed Implementation

[0055] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0056] like Figure 1-11As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides a high-altitude unmanned acquisition device for converting airborne infrared images into satellite simulation images. The device includes a main body 1. Two base assemblies 2 are bolted to both sides of the bottom outer wall of the main body 1. A housing assembly 3 is slidably connected inside the base assembly 2. An adjustment assembly 16 is inserted inside the housing assembly 3. The adjustment assembly 16 includes a mounting box 28. A mounting groove 34 is formed on one side of the bottom outer wall of the mounting box 28, and a mounting seat 38 is bolted to the top inner wall of the mounting groove 34. An internal mounting shaft 39 is installed via a bearing, and a camera module 35 is installed on the outside of the mounting shaft 39 via a flat key. The camera module 35 includes a cylinder 42. A mounting groove 43 is provided on the outer side wall of the cylinder 42 near one end, and air holes 47 are provided on the inner side wall of the mounting groove 43 in an equally spaced annular structure. A cavity 46 is provided inside the cylinder 42 that communicates with the air holes 47. An air pump 49 is installed on one side of the top outer wall of the cylinder 42 via bolts. The air pump 49 is connected to the cavity 46 via a pipe.

[0057] Specifically, in this embodiment, the system includes a main body 1. Two base assemblies 2 are bolted to both sides of the bottom outer wall of the main body 1. The base assemblies 2 facilitate the mounting of the acquisition structure onto the main body 1. A housing assembly 3 is slidably connected inside the base assemblies 2. An adjustment assembly 16 is inserted inside the housing assembly 3. The adjustment assembly 16 has the function of acquiring and adjusting the acquisition direction. The adjustment assembly 16 includes a mounting box 28. A placement groove 34 is formed on one side of the bottom outer wall of the mounting box 28. A mounting seat 38 is bolted to the top inner wall of the placement groove 34. The mounting seat 38 facilitates the mounting of the cylinder 42 inside the placement groove 34. A mounting shaft 39 is mounted inside the mounting seat 38 via a bearing. The mounting shaft 39 facilitates the mounting of the cylinder 42 inside the mounting seat 38. A camera module 35 is mounted outside the mounting shaft 39 via a flat key. The camera module 35 facilitates the acquisition of images captured by the drone. The module 35 includes a cylindrical body 42. A mounting groove 43 is provided on the outer side wall of the cylindrical body 42 near one end. One side of the mounting groove 43 is threaded, so that the lens plate 44 is threaded onto the cylindrical body 42. The inner side wall of the mounting groove 43 has air holes 47 distributed in a ring structure at equal intervals. Air from the air holes 47 can blow away impurities on the lens plate 44, preventing impurities from affecting the images captured by the infrared camera 45. A cavity 46 is provided inside the cylindrical body 42, which is interconnected with the air holes 47. The cavity 46 facilitates the simultaneous air spraying of multiple air holes 47. An air pump 49 is bolted to one side of the top outer wall of the cylindrical body 42. The preferred model of the air pump 49 is 4V12A83R48B. It is activated when impurities adhere to the lens plate 44, so that the air holes 47 spray air to remove the impurities on the lens plate 44, so that the infrared camera module 45 can capture images. The air pump 49 is interconnected with the cavity 46 through a pipe.

[0058] The present invention provides an airborne infrared image conversion and satellite simulation image generation high-altitude unmanned acquisition device. When the infrared camera 45 detects dust or other impurities on the lens plate 44 during shooting, the air pump 49 will be activated under the control of the controller 31, so that gas enters the cavity 46 and is then ejected from the air hole 47, thereby blowing off the dust on the lens plate 44. This avoids the time wasted by landing the drone in the original method and improves the acquisition efficiency.

[0059] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 8 As shown, a housing 48 is bolted to one side of the top outer wall of the cylinder 42. The housing 48 is used to protect the second air pump 49, which is located inside the housing 48.

[0060] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 8 As shown, an infrared camera 45 is installed inside the cylinder 42 by bolts. The infrared camera 45 is convenient for taking pictures of the surrounding environment when the drone is flying, thereby collecting images. The infrared camera 45 is electrically connected to the main body 1 through wires.

[0061] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 8 As shown, a lens plate 44 is threadedly connected inside the mounting slot 43. The lens plate 44 is made of transparent glass, which can protect the infrared camera 45 inside the cylinder 42. A rubber sleeve 50 is adjusted on the outer side wall of the lens plate 44, which can improve the sealing between the lens plate 44 and the cylinder 42.

[0062] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 6 As shown, a monitoring module 51 is bolted to one side of the bottom outer wall of the cylinder 42. The monitoring module 51 facilitates the detection of ambient light around the cylinder 42. The monitoring module 51 includes a mounting shell 52, which is fixed to the bottom outer wall of the cylinder 42 by bolts.

[0063] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, a photosensitive element 55 is installed inside the mounting housing 52 by bolts. When the photosensitive element 55 detects that the ambient light around the camera module 35 is dim, the photosensitive element 55 will transmit the change information to the infrared camera 45, causing the infrared camera 45 to turn on the night mode to collect images. The photosensitive element 55 is fixedly connected to the infrared camera 45 through wires.

[0064] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 9As shown, an embedding groove 53 is provided on one side of the bottom inner wall of the mounting housing 52. The embedding groove 53 facilitates the installation of the glass plate 54 on the mounting housing 52, and the glass plate 54 is bonded inside the embedding groove 53. The glass plate 54 can protect the photosensitive element 55 when it is exposed.

[0065] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the base assembly 2 includes a base 5, and a groove 6 is provided on the bottom outer wall of the base 5. The groove 6 cooperates with the T-block 13 to allow the box assembly 3 to be installed on the base 5, and the box assembly 3 is slidably connected inside the groove 6.

[0066] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, an installation groove 7 is provided on the outer wall of one side of the base 5. The installation groove 7 facilitates the installation of the structure consisting of the insertion rod 11, the pull plate 9 and the spring 10 on the base 5. An insertion hole 8 is provided on the inner wall of one side of the installation groove 7, which is interconnected with the slide groove 6. The insertion hole 8 facilitates the insertion rod 11 to be inserted into the slide groove 6.

[0067] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, a rod 11 is inserted into the socket 8. The rod 11 is inserted into the limiting hole 17 so that the box assembly 3 can be fixed on the base 5. A pull plate 9 is welded to one end of the rod 11. The pull plate 9 makes it easy for the staff to pull the rod 11 to release the restriction on the T-block 13, so as to remove the box assembly 3.

[0068] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, a spring 10 is installed between the outer wall of one side of the pull plate 9 and the inner wall of the mounting groove 7 facing each other by bolts. The spring 10 makes it easy for the insertion rod 11 to be tightly inserted into the limiting hole 17 when it is not subjected to external force 3, so as to prevent the housing assembly 3 from detaching from the base assembly 2 when the drone is flying, and the spring 10 is sleeved on the outside of the insertion rod 11.

[0069] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the housing assembly 3 includes a housing 12. Two T-blocks 13 are welded to both sides of the top outer wall of the housing 12. The T-blocks 13 facilitate the sliding of the housing 12 inside the slide groove 6, and the T-blocks 13 are slidably inserted into the slide groove 6.

[0070] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, a limiting hole 17 is provided on one side of the outer wall of the T-block 13. The limiting hole 17 allows one end of the insertion rod 11 to be inserted into the T-block 13, thereby restricting the housing assembly 3 onto the base assembly 2. One end of the insertion rod 11 is inserted into the limiting hole 17.

[0071] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the housing 12 has an installation area 18 inside, which facilitates the installation of electronic devices on the housing 12. The installation area 18 also has an integrally formed support plate 19 inside, which divides the installation area 18 into two areas to facilitate the installation of other mechanisms such as the winding structure inside the housing 12, and at the same time provides installation support for the motor 23.

[0072] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, a winding drum 20 is installed between the outer wall of one side of the support plate 19 and the inner wall of the opposite side of the placement area 18 via a bearing. The winding drum 20 can wind up the traction rope 21 under the action of the motor 23, and the traction rope 21 is wound around the outside of the winding drum 20. The traction rope 21 can cause the adjustment component 16 to fall out of the box 12 under the action of the winding drum 20, so as to facilitate image acquisition in areas such as underwater that are not suitable for UAV flight.

[0073] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, a motor 23 is bolted to the outer wall of one side of the support plate 19. The model of the motor 23 is preferably 57HS83-8, which provides power for the rotation of the winding drum 20 to wind and unwind the traction rope 21. The output shaft of the motor 23 is fixedly connected to the winding drum 20 through a flat key.

[0074] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, air pump 22 is installed on both sides of the bottom inner wall of the placement area 18 by bolts. The preferred model of air pump 22 is 7V12B85R52, which facilitates the inflating of airbag 41. The air pump 22 is threadedly connected to an air supply pipe 15 extending to the outside of the box 12. The air supply pipe 15 facilitates the connection between air pump 22 and airbag 41.

[0075] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, controller 24 and radar module 25 are respectively installed on both sides of the bottom outer wall of the placement area 18 by bolts. The preferred model of controller 24 is OMK-DMX512-4CH, which can control the movement of electronic devices on the housing assembly 3 under the command issued by the remote control device. The radar module 25 is a radar sensor that can detect the surroundings when the main body 1 is flying to avoid the drone from colliding with obstacles. Controller 24 is electrically connected to radar module 25 and air pump 22 by wires.

[0076] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 4As shown, an inlet / outlet groove 26 is provided on one side of the bottom outer wall of the placement area 18. The inlet / outlet groove 26 facilitates the installation of the bottom end of the traction rope 21 on the installation box 28. Two guide wheels 27 are installed inside the inlet / outlet groove 26 through a rotating shaft. The guide wheels 27 facilitate the guidance when the traction rope 21 is extended or retracted, and the guide wheels 27 are in contact with the traction rope 21.

[0077] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, threaded holes 14 are provided at equal intervals in a ring structure on both sides of the outer wall of the box 12 near the top. The threaded holes 14 can be used to fix the airbag assembly 4 to the box 12 with bolts. The airbag assembly 4 is installed on both sides of the outer wall of the box 12 near the threaded holes 14 with bolts. The airbag assembly 4 provides a certain buoyancy to the body 1 and reduces the burden on the body 1.

[0078] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, the airbag assembly 4 includes an installation tube 40, which is a hollow tube to facilitate the direct connection of the air supply tube 15 to the airbag 41 without it being exposed. One end of the air supply tube 15 extends into the interior of the installation tube 40.

[0079] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, an airbag 41 is bolted to the outer wall of one side of the mounting tube 40. The airbag 41 can provide a certain buoyancy to the body 1 when inflated, reducing the burden on the body 1. One end of the air supply tube 15 extends into the airbag 41.

[0080] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the mounting box 28 has two mounting areas 30 inside. The mounting areas 30 allow electronic components such as the controller 31 to be mounted on the mounting box 28. The controller 31 is bolted to one of the mounting areas 30. The controller 31 is preferably an OMK-DMX512-4CH model. It can receive commands from the remote control device to control the operation of the electronic equipment in the adjustment assembly 16. The controller 31 is electrically connected to the main body 1 through a wire.

[0081] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, a storage module 32 is installed inside one of the installation areas 30 by bolts. The storage module 32 is a memory that facilitates the storage of images captured by the infrared camera 45. The storage module 32 is electrically connected to the controller 31 via wires.

[0082] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 6As shown, batteries 37 are bolted to both sides of the bottom inner wall of one of the installation areas 30. The batteries 37 can power the entire acquisition structure, and the batteries 37 are electrically connected to the controller 31 and the storage module 32 through wires respectively.

[0083] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 6 As shown, a second motor 36 is bolted inside one of the installation areas 30. The preferred model of the second motor 36 is 57HS83-8. This provides power for the installation shaft 39 to rotate the cylinder 42 to change the angle, so that the infrared camera 45 can capture images from different angles. The second motor 36 is electrically connected to the second controller 31 through a wire, and the output end of the second motor 36 is fixedly connected to the installation shaft 39 through a flat key.

[0084] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 3 , Figure 5 As shown, two sliders 29 are integrally formed on both outer walls of the mounting box 28. The sliders 29 facilitate the guidance of the mounting box 28 when it slides inside the housing 12, and the sliders 29 are slidably connected inside the housing 12.

[0085] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, a fixing groove 33 is provided at the center of the outer wall of the top of the mounting box 28. The fixing groove 33 facilitates the traction rope 21 to be tied to the mounting box 28, and one end of the traction rope 21 is fixed inside the fixing groove 33.

[0086] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 10 , Figure 1 As shown, a solar panel 58 is bolted to the top outer wall of the main body 1. The solar panel 58 is preferably a CX-2018 model. The solar panel 58 can convert light energy to provide a certain amount of power for the drone, thereby improving the endurance of the main body 1. The solar panel 58 is electrically connected to the main body 1 through wires.

[0087] In another embodiment provided by the present invention, such as Figure 10 As shown, two latches 56 are bolted to the outer walls on both sides of the main body 1. The latches 56 can limit one end of the latch 57, thereby restricting the housing assembly 3 to the main body 1. Two latches 57 are bolted to the outer walls on both sides of the housing assembly 3. The latches 57, together with the latches 56, can allow the acquisition structure composed of the housing assembly 3 to be installed on the main body 1, and one end of the latches 57 is engaged inside the latches 56.

[0088] Working Principle: When using this device to acquire images, the operator can control the main body 1 to take off via a remote control. Simultaneously, as the main body 1 takes off, controller 1 24 activates two air pumps 22, inflating two airbags 41. This provides buoyancy to the main body 1, reducing its load. During image acquisition, the infrared camera 45 activates, capturing images of the surrounding environment from above. Simultaneously, under the command of the remote control, controller 2 31 activates motor 2 36, causing the mounting shaft 39 to rotate inside the mounting base 38, thus rotating the cylinder 42 and changing the angle of the infrared camera 45 for better image acquisition. When capturing images underwater or inside structures like chimneys, the main body 1 will suspend in the air. In this case, under the control of controller 1 24, motor 23 activates, causing the winding drum 20 to unwind the traction rope 21, disengaging the adjusting component 16 from the housing 12, and allowing the camera module 35 to fall into the water or... Inside the chimney, the infrared camera 45 can capture images of underwater or internal structures such as chimneys. During image capture, when dust or other impurities adhere to the lens plate 44 and are detected by the infrared camera 45, the controller 31 activates the air pump 49, allowing air to enter the cavity 46 and then be blown out through the air vent 47, thus removing the impurities from the lens plate 44 and enabling the infrared camera 45 to capture images normally. Furthermore, when the photosensitive element 55 inside the monitoring module 51 detects low ambient light around the camera module 35, it transmits this information to the infrared camera 45, activating night mode for image capture. Simultaneously, during drone flight, the solar panel 58 converts solar energy to provide power, enhancing the drone's endurance. After image capture is complete, pulling the two pull plates 9 disengages the insertion rod 11 from the limiting hole 17, and the leg can push the housing assembly 3 to slide, allowing the drone's image capture structure to be detached from the main body 1.

[0089] The foregoing has only described certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention by way of illustration. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the foregoing drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

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An airborne high-altitude unmanned acquisition device for generating satellite simulation images from onboard infrared images, comprising a body (1), characterized in that: The both sides of the bottom outer wall of the body are provided with two base assemblies (2) through bolts, and the inside of the base assembly is slidably connected with a box assembly (3), the inside of the box assembly is inserted with an adjusting assembly (16), the adjusting assembly comprises a mounting box (28), a mounting groove (7) is formed in one side of the bottom outer wall of the mounting box, and a mounting seat (38) is arranged on the top inner wall of the mounting groove (7) through bolts, a mounting shaft is arranged in the mounting seat through bearings, and a camera module (35) is arranged on the outside of the mounting shaft through a flat key, the camera module comprises a cylinder (42), a placing groove (43) is formed in one end of the side outer wall of the cylinder, and air holes are formed in the side inner wall of the placing groove in a ring structure, the inside of the cylinder is provided with a cavity which is in communication with the air holes, a second air pump (49) is arranged on one side of the top outer wall of the cylinder through bolts, the second air pump is in communication with the cavity through a pipeline, an infrared camera (45) is arranged in the inside of the cylinder through bolts, and the infrared camera (45) is electrically connected with the body through wires, when the ambient brightness around the camera module is dark, the photosensitive element (55) will transmit the changed information to the infrared camera, so that the infrared camera starts the night mode to collect images, the starting of the first motor (23) will make the winding drum reel the traction rope, so that the adjusting assembly falls to collect images, at the same time, the cylinder can improve the diving capacity of the image collecting device, so as to collect underwater images, the inflation of the air bag (41) can provide a certain buoyancy for the body, reduce the burden of the body, so as to increase the endurance time of the unmanned aerial vehicle, when the unmanned aerial vehicle is used to collect images in some areas similar to chimneys and underwater structures where the unmanned aerial vehicle cannot fly, the starting of the first motor (23) makes the winding drum reel the traction rope, so that the adjusting assembly falls to collect images; The inside of the placing groove (43) is threadedly connected with a lens plate (44), and the side outer wall of the lens plate (44) is adjustably provided with a rubber sleeve (50); One side of the bottom outer wall of the cylinder (42) is provided with a monitoring module (51) through bolts, the monitoring module (51) comprises a mounting shell (52), the mounting shell (52) is fixed on the bottom outer wall of the cylinder (42) through bolts; the inside of the mounting shell (52) is provided with a photosensitive element (55) through bolts, and the photosensitive element (55) is fixedly connected with the infrared camera (45) through wires; one side of the bottom inner wall of the mounting shell (52) is provided with an embedding groove (53), and the inside of the embedding groove (53) is bonded with a glass plate (54); The base assembly (2) includes a base (5), the bottom outer wall of the base (5) is provided with a sliding groove (6), and the box assembly (3) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (6); The outer wall of one side of the base (5) is provided with a mounting groove (7), and the inner wall of one side of the mounting groove (7) is provided with a jack (8) which is mutually penetrated with the sliding groove (6); The plug rod (11) is inserted into the jack (8), and the pull plate (9) is welded at one end of the plug rod (11); The both sides of the mounting box (28) are integrally formed with two sliding blocks (29), and the sliding blocks (29) are slidably connected in the box (12); The pull plate (9) is provided with a spring (10) between the outer wall of one side and the inner wall of one side of the mounting groove (7), and the spring (10) is sleeved on the outside of the plug rod (11); The box assembly (3) includes a box (12), and the top outer wall of the box (12) is welded with two T-shaped blocks (13) on both sides, and the T-shaped blocks (13) are slidably inserted into the sliding groove (6); The outer wall of one side of the T-shaped block (13) is provided with a limiting hole (17), and one end of the plug rod (11) is inserted into the limiting hole (17); The box (12) is provided with a placing area (18) inside, and the placing area (18) is integrally formed with a supporting plate (19) inside; The supporting plate (19) is provided with a winding drum (20) between the outer wall of one side and the inner wall of one side of the placing area (18) through a bearing, and the winding drum (20) is wound with a traction rope (21) outside; The top outer wall of the mounting box (28) is provided with a fixing groove (33) at the center, and one end of the traction rope (21) is fixed in the fixing groove (33); The outer wall of one side of the supporting plate (19) is provided with a motor one (23) through a bolt, and the output shaft of the motor one (23) is fixedly connected with the winding drum (20) through a key, and one of the mounting areas (30) is provided with a motor two (36) through a bolt, and the motor two (36) is electrically connected with a controller two (31) through a wire, and the output end of the motor two (36) is fixedly connected with a mounting shaft (39) through a key; The inner wall of both sides of the bottom of the placing area (18) is provided with a gas pump one (22) through a bolt, and the gas delivery end of the gas pump one (22) is threadedly connected with a gas delivery pipe (15) extending to the outside of the box (12); The bottom outer wall of the placing area (18) is provided with a controller one (24) and a radar module (25) through a bolt on both sides, and the controller one (24) is electrically connected with the radar module (25) and the gas pump one (22) through a wire; The bottom outer wall of the placing area (18) is provided with an access groove (26) on one side, and the access groove (26) is provided with two guide wheels (27) through a rotating shaft, and the guide wheels (27) are in contact with the traction rope (21); The box (12) both sides outer wall near the top are provided with equal distance annular structure distribution screw hole (14), the box (12) both sides outer wall near screw hole (14) are all installed with air bag assembly (4) through bolt, the air bag assembly (14) includes installation pipe (40), the gas pipe (15) one end extends to installation pipe (40) inside, the installation pipe (40) one side outer wall is installed with air bag (41) through bolt, the gas pipe (15) one end extends to air bag (41) inside; The installation box (28) is provided with two installation areas (30) inside, and one of the installation areas (30) is provided with a controller two (31) inside through a bolt, and the controller two (31) is electrically connected with the body (1) through a wire; one of the installation areas (30) is provided with a storage module (32) inside through a bolt, and the storage module (32) is electrically connected with the controller two (31) through a wire, and the bottom inner wall of one of the installation areas (30) is provided with a battery (37) on both sides through a bolt, and the battery (37) is electrically connected with the controller two (31) and the storage module (32) through a wire respectively; The body (1) is provided with two buckles (56) on both sides outer wall through a bolt, the box assembly (3) is provided with two latches (57) on both sides outer wall through a bolt, and one end of the latch (57) is clamped in the buckle (56).

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