Wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude dropping

By designing an external ball frame and an inertial-coordinated wireless detection device, the problem of installation difficulties in harsh terrain was solved, enabling high-altitude deployment and multi-location detection, thereby improving the reliability of detection data and the protective effect of the device.

CN115899466BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02黄鹤鸣

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
黄鹤鸣
Filing Date
2022-11-10
Publication Date
2026-06-02

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Technical Problem

Existing wireless detection devices for environmental assessment are difficult to install manually in harsh terrain, and the reliability of the detection data after installation is poor. They also cannot be deployed from high altitudes or detected at multiple locations.

Method used

A wireless detection device was designed, comprising an external ball frame, a connecting spring, an inner ring, and an elastic connecting component. Through the combination of inertia and counterweights, it can be deployed at high altitudes and installed in terrain-adaptive manner. Combined with the protection of the image acquisition and detection components, it utilizes solar panels to provide energy support.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient installation in harsh terrain and multi-location testing, improves the reliability of testing data and the protective effect of the device, and adapts to location movement under natural conditions.

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Abstract

This invention relates to the field of wireless detection devices for environmental assessment, and proposes a wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment. It is highly operable, has low requirements for installation location, and provides reliable detection data. The device includes an environmental detector and an external ball frame. The external ball frame has an outer ring, which is connected to the external ball frame via multiple connecting springs. The outer ring is connected to a middle ring via two external connecting shafts. The middle ring is connected to an inner ring via two middle connecting shafts. The inner ring is connected to a mounting ball sleeve via two internal connecting rods. A prismatic shell is installed inside the mounting ball sleeve. The environmental detector is installed inside the prismatic shell. The mounting ball sleeve houses an image acquisition component, a lower counterweight, and multiple detection components. The lower counterweight is connected to a positioning rod connected to the prismatic shell via a shock-absorbing spring. Electric adjustment rods are installed between the image acquisition component and the prismatic shell, and between the multiple detection components and the prismatic shell.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of wireless detection devices for environmental assessment, and more specifically to a wireless detection device for environmental assessment that can be deployed from high altitudes. Background Technology

[0002] As is well known, environmental pollution refers to the phenomenon where the environment is polluted by harmful substances due to human factors, which adversely affects the growth and reproduction of organisms and the normal life of humans, thereby disrupting and destroying the ecosystem and the normal production and living conditions of humans. The wireless detection device for environmental assessment is an auxiliary device used for outdoor environmental monitoring to facilitate the detection, assessment and management of the external environment.

[0003] Existing wireless detection devices for environmental assessment include an environmental detector and a detector housing. The environmental detector is installed inside the housing and is electrically connected to multiple detection terminals located on the outside of the housing. The environmental detector contains a wireless transmission device and a storage battery. In use, a suitable location is first selected at the site to be monitored, and a mounting frame is erected at that location. Finally, the wireless detection device for environmental assessment is installed on the mounting frame. The detection terminals monitor the environment at the installation location and transmit the detected electrical signals to the environmental detector. The environmental detector converts the electrical signals transmitted from the detection terminals into digital signals and transmits them wirelessly. The digital signals are then received by a remote signal receiving device.

[0004] While the aforementioned wireless detection device for environmental assessment can detect outdoor environments, its installation requires manual on-site installation at the environmental monitoring point. This makes it impractical for some harsh locations where manual access is difficult. Furthermore, to achieve environmental monitoring, a mounting frame is typically used to support and secure the device. Once manually installed, it is fixed at a single monitoring location, resulting in poor reliability of the data. Existing devices suitable for airdropping to different locations, such as the patented technology CN109911232A, employ a combination of support rods and buffer springs in the receiving device. This simple mechanical structure consists of a high-elasticity rubber mesh, polyester sponge, and buffer springs. During cargo deployment, the high-elasticity rubber mesh provides primary deceleration and buffering through expansion and deformation, the polyester sponge provides primary protection, and the buffer springs provide secondary deceleration and buffering. These two deceleration and buffering mechanisms ensure the safety of the cargo. This device enables pinpoint delivery. When a fixed-wing drone is about to drop goods at a certain location, a mobile app can determine the delivery location based on the location signal transmitted by the drone, saving time for the goods to reach the target location. The device is less affected by weather conditions and operates stably. While this design allows for location control, multiple delivery locations, and post-delivery safety protection, it cannot maintain the verticality of onboard monitoring equipment such as cameras after landing, posing a risk of failure in some locations. Summary of the Invention

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a wireless detection device for environmental assessment that can be deployed from high altitudes. In addition to manual on-site installation, it can also be deployed from high altitudes. It is highly operable for locations with harsh terrain that are difficult for manual access, and it has low requirements for the installation location, eliminating the need for deliberate selection or preparation of the installation site. It is quite practical, and it can move its position according to natural conditions, enabling the detection of data from multiple locations with good reliability.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment, comprising an environmental detector and an external ball frame. An outer ring is disposed within the external ball frame, and the outer ring is connected to the external ball frame via multiple connecting springs. Two external connecting shafts are symmetrically fixedly connected vertically within the outer ring, and a middle ring is rotatably connected between the two external connecting shafts. Two middle connecting shafts are symmetrically fixedly connected front-to-back within the middle ring, and an inner ring is rotatably connected between the two middle connecting shafts. Two inner connecting rods are fixedly connected within the inner ring, and a mounting ball sleeve is rotatably connected between the two inner connecting rods. Multiple springs pass through the mounting ball sleeve. The elastic connection component is equipped with a prismatic shell frame, and the environmental detector is installed inside the prismatic shell frame. The mounting ball sleeve has an upper prismatic opening, a lower prismatic opening, and multiple side prismatic openings. The multiple side prismatic openings are alternately spaced with the elastic connection component. An image acquisition component is installed in the upper prismatic opening, and a lower counterweight is slidably fitted in the lower prismatic opening. A shock-absorbing spring is fixedly connected to the top of the lower counterweight, and a positioning rod is fixedly connected to the shock-absorbing spring. The positioning rod is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the prismatic shell frame. Detection components are installed in each of the multiple side prismatic openings. Electric adjustment rods are installed between the image acquisition component and the prismatic shell frame, and between the multiple detection components and the prismatic shell frame.

[0009] The outer ring undergoes displacement relative to the suddenly stationary outer ball frame due to inertia. For the shock absorption of the ball sleeve, the lower counterweight block, under the action of the shock absorption spring, remains upward relative to the ball sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, based on the aforementioned scheme, the image acquisition component includes an upper prismatic frame, which is slidably fitted within the upper prismatic opening. The bottom end of the upper prismatic frame is connected to one of the multiple electric adjusting rods near the upper side. A mounting groove is provided at the lower end of the upper prismatic frame, and a drive motor is installed in the mounting groove. An annular groove is provided on the side wall of the upper prismatic frame, and an annular mounting frame is rotatably connected within the annular groove. A camera matching the environmental detector is installed on the annular mounting frame, and a conical tooth ring that meshes with the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected within the annular mounting frame.

[0011] Furthermore, based on the aforementioned scheme, each of the multiple detection components includes a side prism frame, which is slidably fitted into the multiple side prism openings. The multiple side prism frames are connected to multiple electric adjustment rods, excluding the uppermost electric adjustment rod. Each of the multiple side prism frames has an insertion opening, and a detection terminal is installed in the insertion opening. The detection terminal is electrically connected to the environmental detector.

[0012] Furthermore, based on the aforementioned solution, the elastic connection assembly includes a wing rod, which is fixedly connected inside the mounting ball sleeve, and the wing rod is connected to the prismatic shell frame through multiple wing springs.

[0013] Furthermore, based on the aforementioned scheme, the external ball frame includes two mounting rings, the connecting spring is connected to the mounting rings, an equatorial ring is provided between the two mounting rings, two vertical rings are fixedly connected to the equatorial ring, the two vertical rings are fixedly connected to each other, and multiple auxiliary rings are fixedly connected to the vertical rings.

[0014] As a further step of the above solution, a stepped square annular groove is provided in the mounting groove, and a clamping plate is connected to the stepped square annular groove by bolts. A clamping positioning block is provided between the clamping plate and the drive motor.

[0015] As a further step of the above solution, a prism-shaped glass is installed in the annular groove. The prism-shaped glass is located outside the annular mounting frame, and the outer wall of the prism-shaped glass is flush with the outer wall of the upper prism frame.

[0016] As a further step of the above solution, the environmental monitoring instrument is equipped with a wireless transmission device and a storage battery. The wireless transmission device is electrically connected to the storage battery, and the electric adjustment rod and the drive motor are both electrically connected to the storage battery.

[0017] As a further embodiment of the above solution, a solar panel is embedded on the outer surface of the mounting ball sleeve, and the solar panel is electrically connected to the storage battery.

[0018] As a further step of the above solution, limit rings are fixedly connected to both the upper prism frame and the side prism frame.

[0019] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a wireless detection device for environmental assessment that can be deployed from high altitudes, and has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. In this invention, the combination of the external ball frame and the connecting spring enables the wireless detection device for environmental assessment that can be deployed at high altitudes to be deployed at high altitudes, in addition to manual on-site installation. This makes it highly operable for locations with harsh terrain that are difficult for manual access. The design of the ball sleeve can protect the image acquisition component and the detection component during the high-altitude deployment process, reducing the probability of damage to the environmental detector during deployment.

[0022] 2. In this invention, the installation of the lower counterweight allows the ball sleeve to maintain its upright position according to the terrain, which reduces the requirements for the installation location and eliminates the need for deliberate selection or preparation of the installation location, making it more practical. Through the cooperation of the outer ring, middle ring and inner ring, the ball sleeve can be adjusted relative to the external ball frame.

[0023] 3. In this invention, the design of the external ball frame enables the wireless detection device for environmental assessment that can be deployed at high altitudes to move its position in accordance with natural conditions such as strong winds, thereby enabling the detection of data from multiple locations and providing reliable detection data. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention in its deployment state;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the operating state of the present invention after deployment;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention, showing the assembly of the ball sleeve, the prismatic shell frame, and the lower counterweight.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention, showing the assembly of the ball sleeve, the prismatic shell frame, and the lower counterweight.

[0028] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Outer ring; 2. Connecting spring; 3. Outer connecting shaft; 4. Middle ring; 5. Middle connecting shaft; 6. Inner ring; 7. Inner connecting rod; 8. Mounting ball sleeve; 9. Prismatic shell frame; 10. Lower counterweight; 11. Shock-absorbing spring; 12. Positioning rod; 13. Upper prismatic frame; 14. Annular mounting frame; 15. Conical tooth ring; 16. Side prismatic frame; 17. Insertion port; 18. Wing rod; 19. Mounting ring; 20. Equatorial ring; 21. Vertical ring; 22. Auxiliary ring; 23. Pressure plate; 24. Pressure positioning block; 25. Prismatic glass; 26. Limiting ring. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Example

[0031] Please see Figure 1-5A wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment includes an environmental detector, which houses a wireless transmission device and a storage battery. The wireless transmission device is electrically connected to the storage battery. An electric adjusting rod and a drive motor are also electrically connected to the storage battery. The device further includes an external ball frame with an outer ring 1 inside. The outer ring 1 is connected to the external ball frame via multiple connecting springs 2. Through the cooperation of the external ball frame and the connecting springs 2, the wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment can be installed manually on-site and deployed from a high altitude. This makes it highly operable in locations with difficult terrain that are inconvenient for manual access. The external ball frame includes two mounting rings 19, and the connecting springs 2 are connected to the mounting rings 19. The device is connected by mounting rings 19, with an equatorial ring 20 positioned between the two mounting rings 19. Two vertical rings 21 are fixedly connected to the equatorial ring 20, and these two vertical rings 21 are mutually fixedly connected. Multiple auxiliary rings 22 are fixedly connected to the vertical rings 21. Through the design of the external ball frame, this high-altitude-deployable wireless environmental assessment detection device can move its position according to natural conditions such as strong winds, enabling multi-location data detection with good reliability. Two external connecting shafts 3 are symmetrically fixedly connected vertically within the outer ring 1, and a middle ring 4 is rotatably connected between the two external connecting shafts 3. Two middle connecting shafts 5 are symmetrically fixedly connected front-to-back within the middle ring 4, and an inner ring 6 is rotatably connected between the two middle connecting shafts 5. Two inner connecting rods 7 are fixedly connected within the inner ring 6. Through the cooperation of the outer ring 1, the middle ring 4, and the inner ring 6, the installation ball sleeve 8 can be adjusted relative to the external ball frame. The installation ball sleeve 8 is rotatably connected between the two inner connecting rods 7. The design of the installation ball sleeve 8 can protect the image acquisition component and the detection component during high-altitude deployment, reducing the probability of damage to the environmental monitoring instrument during deployment. A solar panel is embedded on the outer surface of the installation ball sleeve 8, and a transparent protective layer is provided on the surface of the installation ball sleeve 8 to cover the solar internal energy panel. The solar panel is electrically connected to the battery, and the solar panel is equipped with a voltage stabilizing device. The electrical energy converted from solar photovoltaic power is transmitted after voltage stabilization. The photoelectric conversion is achieved to charge the battery, improving its range. A prismatic frame 9 is mounted inside the mounting ball sleeve 8 via multiple elastic connecting components. The environmental detector is installed inside the prismatic frame 9. The mounting ball sleeve 8 has an upper prismatic opening, a lower prismatic opening, and multiple side prismatic openings. These side prismatic openings are alternately spaced with the elastic connecting components. The elastic connecting components include wing rods 18, which are fixedly connected inside the mounting ball sleeve 8. The wing rods 18 are connected to the prismatic frame 9 via multiple wing springs, enabling the installation of the prismatic frame 9 and the mounting ball sleeve 8. This also provides some shock absorption, further reducing vibration during the high-altitude deployment of the environmental detector and improving its protective effect.

[0032] The outer ring 1 is displaced relative to the suddenly stationary outer ball frame due to inertia. For the shock absorption of the ball sleeve 8, the lower counterweight 10 is subjected to shock absorption relative to the ball sleeve 8 under the action of the shock absorption spring 11. Under the action of the lower counterweight 10, the upper prism frame 13 always remains upward.

[0033] It should be further explained that an image acquisition component is installed inside the upper prism opening. The image acquisition component includes an upper prism frame 13, which is slidably fitted inside the upper prism opening. The bottom end of the upper prism frame 13 is connected to one of the multiple electric adjusting rods near the upper side. A mounting groove is provided at the lower end of the upper prism frame 13, and a drive motor is installed in the mounting groove. A stepped square annular groove is provided in the mounting groove, and a clamping plate 23 is bolted to the stepped square annular groove. A clamping positioning block 24 is provided between the clamping plate 23 and the drive motor to facilitate the positioning and installation of the drive motor. An annular groove is provided on the side wall of the upper prism frame 13. An annular mounting bracket 14 is rotatably connected within the annular groove. A camera matching the environmental monitoring instrument is mounted on the annular mounting bracket 14. A conical toothed ring 15, meshing with the output end of a drive motor, is fixedly connected within the annular mounting bracket 14, facilitating the acquisition of image data of the deployment location by the wireless environmental assessment monitoring device capable of high-altitude deployment. A prism-shaped glass 25 is installed within the annular groove, positioned outside the annular mounting bracket 14, with its outer wall flush with the outer wall of the upper prism frame 13, thus protecting the camera. A lower counterweight 10 slides within the lower prism opening. The installation of the weight 10 allows the mounting ball sleeve 8 to maintain its upright position according to the terrain, reducing the requirements for the installation location and eliminating the need for deliberate selection or preparation of the installation site, making it quite practical. A shock-absorbing spring 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the lower block, and a positioning rod 12 is fixedly connected to the shock-absorbing spring 11. The positioning rod 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the prismatic frame 9. Detection components are installed in multiple side openings, and each detection component includes a side prismatic frame 16. The multiple side prismatic frames 16 are slidably fitted within the multiple side openings, and each of the multiple side prismatic frames 16 is connected to one of the multiple electric adjustment rods except for the uppermost one. Multiple electrically adjustable rods are connected to the pole, and multiple side prism frames 16 are provided with insertion ports 17. Detection terminals are installed in the insertion ports 17 and are electrically connected to the environmental detector to collect data other than graphic information from the location where the wireless detection device for environmental assessment can be deployed at high altitudes. Electrically adjustable rods are installed between the image acquisition component and the prism frame 9 and between the multiple detection components and the prism frame 9. Limiting rings 26 are fixedly connected to the upper prism frame 13 and the side prism frames 16 to limit the extreme positions of the upper prism frame 13 and the side prism frames 16 extending out of the ball sleeve, making it more reliable in use.

[0034] In summary, when using this high-altitude-deployable wireless environmental assessment detection device, it is first placed at the required detection location based on the specific conditions. If manual access to the location is smooth, the device is deployed manually. If manual access is difficult, a device such as a drone is used to hoist the device to the airspace above the detection location for deployment. Upon impact with the ground, the connecting spring 2 deforms, causing the outer ring 1 to adjust its relative position to the suddenly stationary outer spherical frame under inertia. The displacement of the mounting ball sleeve 8 reduces vibration. The lower counterweight 10, under the action of the damping spring 11, also reduces vibration relative to the mounting ball sleeve 8, minimizing the inertial effect on the mounting ball sleeve 8. Under the action of the lower counterweight 10, the upper prism frame 13 remains upward. When the outer ball frame is stationary, both the upper prism frame 13 and the side prism frame 16 extend, protruding the camera and detection terminal to detect information related to the placement location. The camera and detection terminal convert the detected data into electrical signals and transmit them to the environmental detector. The environmental detector converts the received electrical signals into digital signals and transmits them through a wireless transmission device. The digital signals can be received through a remote signal receiving device.

Claims

1. A wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment, comprising an environmental detector, characterized in that, It also includes an external ball frame, within which an outer ring is provided. The outer ring is connected to the external ball frame via multiple connecting springs. Two external connecting shafts are symmetrically fixedly connected vertically within the outer ring, and a middle ring is rotatably connected between the two external connecting shafts. Two middle connecting shafts are symmetrically fixedly connected front-to-back within the middle ring, and an inner ring is rotatably connected between the two middle connecting shafts. Two inner connecting rods are fixedly connected within the inner ring, and a mounting ball sleeve is rotatably connected between the two inner connecting rods. A prismatic shell is mounted within the mounting ball sleeve via multiple elastic connecting components. The environmental monitoring instrument is installed within the... Inside the prismatic shell, the mounting ball sleeve has an upper prismatic opening, a lower prismatic opening, and multiple side prismatic openings. The multiple side prismatic openings are alternately spaced with the elastic connecting components. An image acquisition component is installed in the upper prismatic opening, and a lower counterweight is slidably fitted in the lower prismatic opening. A shock-absorbing spring is fixedly connected to the top of the lower counterweight, and a positioning rod is fixedly connected to the shock-absorbing spring. The positioning rod is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the prismatic shell. Detection components are installed in each of the multiple side prismatic openings. Electric adjustment rods are installed between the image acquisition component and the prismatic shell, and between the multiple detection components and the prismatic shell. The device is transported to the testing location by a drone and then deployed at high altitude. The outer ring moves relative to the suddenly stationary outer ball frame due to inertia. The lower counterweight is damped by the damping spring. Under the action of the lower counterweight, the upper prism frame always remains upward.

2. The wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The image acquisition component includes an upper prismatic frame that slides within the upper prismatic opening. The bottom end of the upper prismatic frame is connected to one of the multiple electric adjusting rods near the upper side. A mounting groove is provided at the bottom end of the upper prismatic frame, and a drive motor is installed in the mounting groove. An annular groove is provided on the side wall of the upper prismatic frame, and an annular mounting frame is rotatably connected in the annular groove. A camera matching the environmental detector is installed on the annular mounting frame, and a conical tooth ring that meshes with the output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected in the annular mounting frame.

3. The wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the multiple detection components includes a side prism frame, which is slidably fitted into a plurality of side prism openings. The multiple side prism frames are connected to a plurality of electric adjusting rods, excluding the uppermost electric adjusting rod. Each of the multiple side prism frames has an insertion opening, and a detection terminal is installed in the insertion opening. The detection terminal is electrically connected to the environmental detector.

4. The wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic connection assembly includes a wing rod, which is fixedly connected inside the mounting ball sleeve, and the wing rod is connected to the prismatic shell frame through multiple wing springs.

5. The wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The external ball frame includes two mounting rings, the connecting spring is connected to the mounting rings, an equatorial ring is provided between the two mounting rings, two vertical rings are fixedly connected to the equatorial ring, the two vertical rings are fixedly connected to each other, and multiple auxiliary rings are fixedly connected to the vertical rings.

6. The wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting groove is provided with a stepped square annular groove, and a clamping plate is connected to the stepped square annular groove by bolts. A clamping positioning block is provided between the clamping plate and the drive motor.

7. The wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment according to claim 6, characterized in that, A prism-shaped glass is installed inside the annular groove. The prism-shaped glass is located outside the annular mounting frame, and the outer wall of the prism-shaped glass is flush with the outer wall of the upper prism frame.

8. The wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The environmental monitoring instrument is equipped with a wireless transmission device and a battery. The wireless transmission device is electrically connected to the battery, and the electric adjustment rod and the drive motor are both electrically connected to the battery.

9. A wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment according to claim 8, characterized in that, A solar panel is embedded on the outer surface of the mounting ball sleeve, and the solar panel is electrically connected to the battery.

10. A wireless detection device for environmental assessment capable of high-altitude deployment according to claim 9, characterized in that, Limiting rings are fixedly connected to both the upper prismatic frame and the side prismatic frame.