Intelligent monitoring device for protecting biodiversity in a protected area

Abstract

The application relates to an intelligent monitoring device for protected land biodiversity. The monitoring device comprises a drone and a monitoring camera, the monitoring camera is located at the top of the drone, the bottom of the drone is provided with a clamping mechanism for keeping the drone stable, the clamping mechanism comprises a fixed plate, a first air cylinder is arranged on the fixed plate, a first spring for driving the first air cylinder to reset is arranged on the first air cylinder, and two flaps are arranged on the fixed plate. The application can increase the use time of the drone by temporarily parking the drone on a branch, avoids the consumption of electric energy due to long-time flight of the drone, enables the drone to be used for a long time, gives the monitoring camera enough time to observe flying organisms, and utilizes the drone to drive the monitoring camera to approach the flying organisms, thereby improving the observation effect on the flying organisms with uncertain whereabouts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of intelligent monitoring technology, and specifically relates to an intelligent monitoring device for biodiversity in protected areas. Background Technology

[0002] Protected areas are land or sea areas used by law and other effective means to protect and maintain biodiversity, natural and cultural resources. In my country, protected areas include nature reserves, scenic spots, national forest parks containing natural forests, and World Natural and Cultural Heritage sites.

[0003] The observation and protection of organisms in protected areas are usually carried out through monitoring. The monitoring is generally fixed, which makes it difficult to observe flying organisms for a long time and at close range, thus limiting the protection of organisms in protected areas. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent monitoring device for biodiversity in protected areas in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] The present invention achieves the above objectives through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A smart biodiversity monitoring device for protected areas includes a drone and a monitoring camera, wherein the monitoring camera is located on the top of the drone and the bottom of the drone is provided with a clamping mechanism to keep the drone stable.

[0007] The clamping mechanism includes a fixed plate, on which is provided a first air cylinder. The first air cylinder is provided with a first spring that drives the first air cylinder to reset. The fixed plate is provided with two folding plates. Both ends of the two folding plates are provided with a first telescopic rod that can automatically reset and communicates with the first air cylinder. The first telescopic rod is provided with a solenoid valve for venting air. The telescopic end of the first telescopic rod is provided with a limiting mechanism for inserting into tree branches.

[0008] The drone is equipped with a controller, which is configured as follows:

[0009] When the drone starts, the solenoid valve is opened and then closed.

[0010] Preferably, the limiting mechanism includes a rectangular plate, a turntable rotatably mounted on the bottom of the rectangular plate, and two or more spikes arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the turntable.

[0011] Preferably, the rectangular plate is equipped with a motor for driving the turntable to rotate.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the first air cylinder is provided with rollers to improve the passage between the first air cylinder and obstacles.

[0013] Preferably, the turntable has a hollow structure, the spikes are made of magnetic material, and the first telescopic rod is provided with a magnet for generating a repulsive force on the spikes.

[0014] Preferably, the rectangular plate is provided with a second telescopic rod, and both sides of the fixed plate are provided with rotatable limit blocks and buttons for issuing take-off commands to the drone. A second spring is provided between the limit block and the fixed part to drive the limit block to reset. The fixed plate is provided with two third telescopic rods for supplying gas to the second telescopic rod. A third spring is provided in the inner cavity of the second telescopic rod for automatic reset of the second telescopic rod. The first telescopic rod is provided with an air outlet, and a movable cover plate is provided at the air outlet of the first telescopic rod to cover the air outlet.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0016] By temporarily parking the drone, its usage time can be increased, avoiding the drain on power caused by long-term flight. This allows the drone to be used for an extended period, giving the surveillance camera enough time to observe flying creatures. Furthermore, by using the drone to bring the surveillance camera closer to the flying creatures, the observation effect of elusive flying creatures can be improved. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the No. 1 air cylinder and the No. 1 spring in this invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the air outlet and the cover plate in this invention.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Drone; 2. Surveillance camera; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Air pump number one; 5. Spring number one; 6. Folding plate; 7. Telescopic rod number one; 8. Rectangular plate; 9. Turntable; 10. Spike; 11. Motor; 12. Roller; 13. Telescopic rod number two; 14. Limiting block; 15. Button; 16. Spring number two; 17. Telescopic rod number three; 18. Air outlet; 19. Cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present application will now be described in further detail. It should be noted that the following specific embodiments are only used to further illustrate the present application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present application. Those skilled in the art can make some non-essential improvements and adjustments to the present application based on the above application content.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] like Figure 1-6 As shown, an intelligent monitoring device for biodiversity in protected areas includes a drone 1 and a monitoring camera 2. The monitoring camera 2 is located on the top of the drone 1, and the bottom of the drone 1 is provided with a clamping mechanism to keep the drone 1 stable.

[0027] The clamping mechanism includes a fixed plate 3, a first air cylinder 4 on the fixed plate 3, a first spring 5 on the first air cylinder 4 to drive the first air cylinder 4 to reset, two folding plates 6 on the fixed plate 3, and a first telescopic rod 7 that can automatically reset and communicate with the first air cylinder 4 at both ends of the two folding plates 6. The first telescopic rod 7 is equipped with a solenoid valve for venting air, and the telescopic end of the first telescopic rod 7 is equipped with a limiting mechanism for inserting into tree branches.

[0028] The UAV 1 is equipped with a controller, which is configured as follows:

[0029] When the drone 1 starts, the solenoid valve is opened and then closed.

[0030] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the limiting mechanism includes a rectangular plate 8, a turntable 9 rotatably mounted on the bottom of the rectangular plate 8, and two or more spikes 10 arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the turntable 9.

[0031] In the above embodiment, the drone 1 carries the monitoring camera 2 within the protected area. When the monitoring camera 2 observes a flying creature to be observed, the drone 1 can be controlled to approach the creature. When the creature rests on a branch, the drone 1 approaches the branch and moves above it before slowly descending. When the first air cylinder 4 in the clamping mechanism of the drone 1 comes into contact with the branch, it is compressed under the drone 1's own weight, causing the gas in the first air cylinder 4 to be forced into the first telescopic rod 7, thereby extending the first telescopic rod 7. The first telescopic rod 7 drives the limiting mechanism to move towards the branch, clamping the branch and fixing the drone 1 to the branch. After the drone 1 stops, its rotor stops rotating to save power. After stopping flight, the monitoring camera 2 on the top of the drone 1 observes the target creature at close range. After the target creature flies away, the drone 1 can either track and observe it or fly back to the base station to recharge. When the drone 1 takes off again, the controller activates the solenoid valve, causing excess gas inside the first telescopic rod 7 to escape. The first telescopic rod 7 automatically shortens and returns to its initial state, pulling the limiting mechanism back from the branch, thus allowing the drone 1 to take off without obstruction. The invention's shape resembles a bird perched on a branch, creating a false impression for the observed organism and reducing its alertness, thereby facilitating the drone 1's approach.

[0032] When the limiting mechanism moves, the spike 10 is driven into the branch, which prevents the drone 1 from moving in the vertical position and from rotating along the circumference of the branch, thus enabling the drone 1 to remain stable on the branch.

[0033] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the rectangular plate 8 is provided with a motor 11 for driving the turntable 9 to rotate.

[0034] As a further aspect of the present invention, the bottom of the first air cylinder 4 is provided with rollers 12 to improve the passage between the first air cylinder 4 and obstacles.

[0035] In the above embodiment, when the drone 1 briefly hovers on a branch, the distance between it and the observed organism may be too far, affecting the clarity of the monitoring camera 2. If it stops too close to the organism, the organism may be startled and fly away, thus affecting close-up observation of the organism. After the drone 1 stops, the motor 11 starts, driving the turntable 9 to rotate, causing the spikes 10 on the turntable 9 to rotate. The rotating spikes 10 pierce into the branches one by one, ensuring that the drone 1 is in a locked state. At the same time, the rotation of the spikes 10 causes the drone 1 to move along the branches, thereby gradually approaching the observed organism.

[0036] During the movement, the tree branch comes into contact with the roller 12, and the roller 12 can roll on the surface of the tree branch, ensuring that the drone 1 can move smoothly and avoiding movement restriction due to high friction.

[0037] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the turntable 9 has a hollow structure, the spikes 10 are made of magnetic material, and the first telescopic rod 7 is provided with a magnet for generating a repulsive force on the spikes 10.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the turntable 9 has a hollow structure, which allows the spikes 10 to be pressed into the turntable 9 when they come into contact with the tree branch. This allows the spikes 10 near the tree branch to maintain a relatively uniform insertion depth, avoiding difficulty in insertion due to a single spike being inserted too deeply, as well as difficulty in detaching the spikes 10 from the tree branch.

[0039] The invention utilizes a magnet to generate a repulsive force on the spikes 10, allowing the spikes 10 closer to the branch to easily penetrate the branch, thus ensuring the overall stability of the invention.

[0040] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the rectangular plate 8 is provided with a second telescopic rod 13, and the fixed plate 3 is provided with rotatable limiting blocks 14 and buttons 15 for issuing take-off commands to the drone 1 on both sides. A second spring 16 is provided between the limiting block 14 and the fixed part to drive the limiting block 14 to reset. The fixed plate 3 is provided with two third telescopic rods 17 for supplying gas to the second telescopic rod 13. A third spring is provided in the inner cavity of the second telescopic rod 13 for automatic reset of the second telescopic rod 13. An air outlet 18 is provided on the first telescopic rod 7, and a movable cover plate 19 is provided at the air outlet 18 of the first telescopic rod 7 to cover the air outlet 18.

[0041] In the above embodiment, when the tree branch is tilted, the drone 1 is also tilted. The spikes 10 on both sides of the fixed part experience different forces during rotation compared to the tree branch. During drone 1's movement, the upper spikes 10 may detach from the tree branch, easily causing the drone 1 to crash. By setting a limiting block 14, when the drone 1 tilts significantly, the bottom limiting block 14 contacts the tree branch, causing it to rotate. The rotating limiting block 14 compresses the second telescopic rod 13, transferring gas from the second telescopic rod 13 to the third telescopic rod 17, causing the third telescopic rod 17 to extend. The extended third telescopic rod 17 moves the cover plate 19, exposing the air outlet 18 of the first telescopic rod 7, making the air pressure inside the first telescopic rod 7 equal to atmospheric pressure, thus shortening the first telescopic rod 7. The first telescopic rod 7 then pulls the spikes 10 out of the tree branch, freeing the drone 1. While the limiting block 14 is compressing the second telescopic rod 13, it also compresses the button 15, causing the button 15 to issue a takeoff command to the drone 1. As the spike 10 is pulled out, the drone 1 takes off immediately, preventing the drone 1 from tilting too much and being unable to take off normally. When the first telescopic rod 7 retracts, its top cover 19 covers the air vent 18 again under its own overlapping compression, allowing the first telescopic rod 7 to be reused.

[0042] The embodiments described above are merely examples of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent monitoring device for biodiversity in protected areas, comprising a drone (1) and a monitoring camera (2), characterized in that: The monitoring camera (2) is located on the top of the drone (1), and the bottom of the drone (1) is provided with a clamping mechanism to keep the drone (1) stable; The clamping mechanism includes a fixed plate (3), on which a first air cylinder (4) is provided. The first air cylinder (4) is provided with a first spring (5) that drives the first air cylinder (4) to reset. The fixed plate (3) is provided with two folding plates (6). Both ends of the two folding plates (6) are provided with a first telescopic rod (7) that can automatically reset and communicate with the first air cylinder (4). The first telescopic rod (7) is provided with a solenoid valve for venting. The telescopic end of the first telescopic rod (7) is provided with a limiting mechanism for inserting into tree branches. The drone (1) is equipped with a controller, which is configured as follows: When the drone (1) starts, the solenoid valve is opened and then closed.

2. The intelligent monitoring device for biodiversity in protected areas according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism includes a rectangular plate (8), a turntable (9) rotatably mounted on the bottom of the rectangular plate (8), and two or more spikes (10) arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the turntable (9).

3. The intelligent monitoring device for biodiversity in protected areas according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rectangular plate (8) is equipped with a motor (11) for driving the turntable (9) to rotate.

4. The intelligent monitoring device for biodiversity in protected areas according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the No. 1 air cylinder (4) is provided with rollers (12) to improve the passage between the No. 1 air cylinder (4) and obstacles.

5. The intelligent monitoring device for biodiversity in protected areas according to claim 2, characterized in that: The turntable (9) has a hollow structure, the spikes (10) are made of magnetic material, and the first telescopic rod (7) is provided with a magnet for generating a repulsive force on the spikes (10).

6. The intelligent monitoring device for biodiversity in protected areas according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rectangular plate (8) is provided with a second telescopic rod (13). The fixed plate (3) is provided with rotatable limit blocks (14) and buttons (15) for issuing take-off commands to the drone (1) on both sides. A second spring (16) is provided between the limit block (14) and the fixed part to drive the limit block (14) to reset. The fixed plate (3) is provided with two third telescopic rods (17) for supplying gas to the second telescopic rod (13). A third spring is provided in the inner cavity of the second telescopic rod (13) for automatic reset of the second telescopic rod (13). An air outlet (18) is provided on the first telescopic rod (7). A movable cover plate (19) is provided at the air outlet (18) of the first telescopic rod (7) for covering the air outlet (18).

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