An operating method of a rotating lifting gimbal for a drone

Abstract

The application relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle camera cradles, and discloses an operation method of a rotating lifting cradle for unmanned aerial vehicle mounting, which comprises a mounting plate, a connecting block fixedly connected to the middle part of the bottom end of the mounting plate, a motor fixedly connected to the middle part of the bottom end of the connecting block, a limiting ring fixedly connected to the middle part of the outer periphery of the motor, a rotating ring rotationally connected to the limiting ring, uniformly distributed connecting rods fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating ring, a rotating plate fixedly connected to the bottom end of the motor, a fixed shell fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating plate, and a rotating shaft fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the fixed shell. In the application, the folding of the supporting rod can be realized by controlling and adjusting the telescopic lengths of the electric push rod I and the electric push rod II, the supporting rod can be retracted into the fixed shell, the whole device can be stored, the occupied space can be effectively reduced, the device can be more portable, and the device is convenient to store and transport.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of drone camera gimbals, and more particularly to an operation method for a rotating and lifting gimbal used on drones. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones for short, are unmanned aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment and onboard program control devices. With the advancement of technology and the development of the times, UAVs have been widely used in various fields. In particular, UAVs have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their convenient operation, safety, reliability, and low cost. People generally use mounting plates to fix the camera gimbal to the bottom of the UAV to achieve high-altitude photography.

[0003] When using drone camera gimbals, traditional drone camera gimbals are often inconvenient to use, store, and transport because of their large size and inability to be folded. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an operation method for a rotating and lifting gimbal used on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an operation method for a rotating and lifting gimbal for use on a drone, comprising a mounting plate, a connecting block fixedly connected to the bottom center of the mounting plate, a motor fixedly connected to the bottom center of the connecting block, a limiting ring fixedly connected to the outer center of the motor, a rotating ring rotatably connected to the limiting ring, evenly distributed connecting rods fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating ring, a rotating plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the motor, a fixed shell fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating plate, a rotating shaft fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the fixed shell, support rods rotatably connected to the front and rear parts of the outer periphery of the rotating shaft, each support rod having an opening through its center, a push shaft slidably connected inside each opening, an electric push rod one fixedly connected to the center of the push shaft, a fixed plate rotatably connected to the end of the electric push rod one away from the push shaft, the front and rear ends of the fixed plate slidably connected inside a sliding groove, an electric push rod two fixedly connected to the center of one end of the fixed plate, a fixed block fixedly connected to the end of the electric push rod two away from the sliding groove, and a gimbal rotatably connected to the ends of the support rods away from the rotating shaft.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] The bottom ends of the connecting rods are all fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the rotating plate.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The top of the fixing block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing shell on the side near the rotating shaft.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The sliding grooves are all located on the upper part of the front and rear side walls inside the fixed shell.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] An electric motor is fixedly connected to one side of the gimbal away from the support rod.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] A camera is rotatably connected to the end of the gimbal away from the support rod.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The mounting plate has evenly distributed connecting holes running through its outer center.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] The electric motor drive end is fixedly connected to one end of the camera.

[0020] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] In this invention, a motor drives a rotating plate to rotate, which in turn rotates the fixed housing, thereby rotating the pan-tilt unit and camera mounted at the bottom of the fixed housing to achieve 360-degree video recording. Simultaneously, the electric motor on the pan-tilt unit allows for adjustment of the camera's viewing angle, facilitating adjustments based on actual conditions and improving usability. During use, the operation of the second electric push rod causes the fixed plate to slide within a groove, adjusting the position of the first electric push rod. The operation of the first electric push rod causes the push shaft to slide within an opening, adjusting the opening angle of the support rod and extending the overall device. Controlling the extension and retraction lengths of the first and second electric push rods allows for fine-tuning of the support rod's angle, enabling precise shooting. Extending the second electric push rod and retracting the first electric push rod folds the support rod, allowing it to be stored inside the fixed housing, thus folding the entire device and effectively reducing its space occupation, making it more portable and convenient for storage and transportation. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Fig. 1 This is a right-side perspective view of an operation method for a rotating and lifting gimbal for use on a drone, as proposed in this invention.

[0023] Fig. 2 This is a front view of an operation method for a rotating and lifting gimbal for use on a drone, as proposed in this invention.

[0024] Fig. 3 This is a bottom view of an operation method for a rotating and lifting gimbal for use on a drone, as proposed in this invention.

[0025] Legend:

[0026] 1. Mounting plate; 2. Motor; 3. Rotating ring; 4. Connecting rod; 5. Rotating plate; 6. Fixing shell; 7. Rotating shaft; 8. Support rod; 9. Camera; 10. Electric motor; 11. Pan / tilt head; 12. Opening; 13. Push shaft; 14. Electric push rod one; 15. Connecting block; 16. Limiting ring; 17. Fixing block; 18. Slide groove; 19. Fixing plate; 20. Electric push rod two. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] Reference Figs. 1-3This invention provides an embodiment of a method for operating a rotating and lifting gimbal for mounting a drone, comprising a mounting plate 1, which is fixed to the bottom of the drone via connecting holes, allowing the entire device to be connected to the drone. A connecting block 15 is fixedly connected to the center of the bottom of the mounting plate 1, and a motor 2 is fixedly connected to the center of the bottom of the connecting block 15, thus fixing the motor 2. A limit ring 16 is fixedly connected to the center of the outer periphery of the motor 2, and a rotating ring 3 is rotatably connected to the limit ring 16. Evenly distributed connecting rods 4 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating ring 3. A rotating plate 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the motor 2, and a fixed shell 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating plate 5. The motor 2 drives the rotating plate 5 to rotate, which in turn drives the fixed shell 6 to rotate, thereby causing the gimbal 11 and camera 9 mounted at the bottom of the fixed shell 6 to rotate, achieving 360-degree video recording. A rotating shaft 7 is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the fixed shell 6, and the rotating shaft 7 is rotatably connected to the front and rear of its outer periphery. A support rod 8 is connected, and each support rod 8 has an opening 12 through its middle. A push shaft 13 is slidably connected inside each opening 12. An electric push rod 14 is fixedly connected to the middle of the push shaft 13. A fixed plate 19 is rotatably connected to the end of the electric push rod 14 away from the push shaft 13. The front and rear ends of the fixed plate 19 are slidably connected inside a slide groove 18. An electric push rod 20 is fixedly connected to the middle of one end of the fixed plate 19. The operation of the electric push rod 20 can drive the fixed plate 19 to slide inside the slide groove 18, thereby adjusting the electric push rod 14. At position 14, the operation of electric push rod 14 can drive push shaft 13 to slide inside opening 12, thereby adjusting the opening angle of support rod 8 and extending the overall device. By controlling and adjusting the extension length of electric push rod 14 and electric push rod 20, the angle of support rod 8 can be finely adjusted to achieve precise shooting. The end of electric push rod 20 away from slide groove 18 is fixedly connected to fixing block 17, and the ends of support rods 8 away from rotating shaft 7 are rotatably connected to gimbal 11.

[0029] The bottom ends of the connecting rods 4 are all fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the rotating plate 5. The top end of the fixing block 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixed shell 6 near the rotating shaft 7. By extending the electric push rod 20 and retracting the electric push rod 14, the support rod 8 can be folded and stored inside the fixed shell 6, thus realizing the overall storage of the device. This effectively reduces its space occupation, making it more portable and convenient for storage and transportation. The sliding grooves 18 are all set on the upper part of the front and rear side walls inside the fixed shell 6. The pan-tilt head 11 is fixedly connected to the electric motor 10 on the side away from the support rod 8. The pan-tilt head 11 is rotatably connected to the camera 9 on the side away from the support rod 8. The mounting plate 1 has evenly distributed connecting holes through the middle outer side. The drive end of the electric motor 10 is fixedly connected to one end of the camera 9. The camera angle of the camera 9 can be adjusted by the electric motor 10 on the pan-tilt head 11, which is convenient for people to adjust according to the actual situation and is beneficial for practical use.

[0030] Working principle: During use, the mounting plate 1 can be fixed to the bottom of the drone through the connecting holes. The mounting plate 1 connects the entire device to the drone. The connecting block 15 at the bottom of the mounting plate 1 fixes the motor 2. The motor 2 drives the rotating plate 5 to rotate. When the rotating plate 5 rotates, it drives the fixed shell 6 to rotate, thereby driving the gimbal 11 and camera 9 mounted at the bottom of the fixed shell 6 to rotate, achieving 360-degree imaging. At the same time, the electric motor 10 on the gimbal 11 can adjust the shooting angle of the camera 9, which is convenient for users to adjust according to the actual situation, which is beneficial to practical use. During use, the operation of the electric push rod 20 can drive the fixed plate 19 to slide in the groove. The internal sliding mechanism 18 allows for adjustment of the position of the electric push rod 14. The operation of the electric push rod 14 drives the push shaft 13 to slide within the opening 12, thereby adjusting the opening angle of the support rod 8 and extending the overall device. Controlling the extension and retraction lengths of the electric push rod 14 and the electric push rod 20 allows for fine-tuning of the angle of the support rod 8, enabling precise shooting. In practical use, the electric push rod 20 can be extended while the electric push rod 14 is retracted, folding the support rod 8 and allowing it to be stored inside the fixed housing 6, thus effectively reducing its space occupation and making it more portable and convenient for storage and transportation.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An operating method for a rotating and lifting gimbal for use on a drone, the rotating and lifting gimbal for use on a drone includes a mounting plate (1), characterized in that: A connecting block (15) is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom end of the mounting plate (1). A motor (2) is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom end of the connecting block (15). A limit ring (16) is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer periphery of the motor (2). A rotating ring (3) is rotatably connected to the limit ring (16). A uniformly distributed connecting rod (4) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating ring (3). A rotating plate (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the motor (2). A fixed shell (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating plate (5). A rotating shaft (7) is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the fixed shell (6). A support rod (8) is rotatably connected to the front and rear parts of the outer periphery of the rotating shaft (7). Each part has an opening (12) through it. A push shaft (13) is slidably connected inside each opening (12). An electric push rod (14) is fixedly connected to the middle of the push shaft (13). A fixed plate (19) is rotatably connected to the end of the electric push rod (14) away from the push shaft (13). The front and rear ends of the fixed plate (19) are slidably connected inside the slide groove (18). An electric push rod (20) is fixedly connected to the middle of one end of the fixed plate (19). A fixed block (17) is fixedly connected to the end of the electric push rod (20) away from the slide groove (18). A gimbal (11) is rotatably connected to the end of each support rod (8) away from the rotating shaft (7). The operation method of the rotating and lifting gimbal used for drone mounting includes the following specific steps: In use, the mounting plate (1) can be fixed to the bottom of the drone through the connection holes provided on the mounting plate (1). The entire device can be connected to the drone through the mounting plate (1). The motor (2) can be fixed through the connecting block (15) at the bottom of the mounting plate (1). The motor (2) can drive the rotating plate (5) to rotate. When the rotating plate (5) rotates, it can drive the fixed shell (6) to rotate, thereby driving the gimbal (11) and camera (9) mounted at the bottom of the fixed shell (6) to rotate, realizing 360-degree video recording. At the same time, the electric motor (10) on the gimbal (11) can adjust the camera angle of the camera (9), which is convenient for people to adjust according to the actual situation, which is beneficial to practical use. In use, the operation of the electric push rod (20) can drive the fixed plate (19) to slide. The groove (18) slides inside, thereby adjusting the position of the electric push rod one (14). The operation of the electric push rod one (14) can drive the push shaft (13) to slide inside the opening (12), thereby adjusting the opening angle of the support rod (8) and extending the entire device. By controlling and adjusting the extension length of the electric push rod one (14) and the electric push rod two (20), the angle of the support rod (8) can be finely adjusted to achieve precise shooting. In actual use in life, people can extend the electric push rod two (20) and retract the electric push rod one (14) to fold the support rod (8) so that the support rod (8) can be stored inside the fixed shell (6) to realize the storage of the entire device, thereby effectively reducing its space occupation, making it more portable and conducive to storage and transportation.

2. The operating method of a rotating and lifting gimbal for use on a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom ends of the connecting rods (4) are all fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the rotating plate (5).

3. The operating method of a rotating and lifting gimbal for use on a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the fixing block (17) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing shell (6) on the side near the rotating shaft (7).

4. The operating method of a rotating and lifting gimbal for use on a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grooves (18) are all located on the upper part of the front and rear side walls inside the fixed shell (6).

5. The operating method of a rotating and lifting gimbal for use on a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric motor (10) is fixedly connected to one side of the gimbal (11) away from the support rod (8).

6. The operating method of a rotating and lifting gimbal for use on a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera (9) is rotatably connected to the end of the gimbal (11) away from the support rod (8).

7. The operating method of a rotating and lifting gimbal for use on a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (1) has evenly distributed connecting holes running through its outer side.

8. The method for operating a rotating and lifting gimbal for use on a drone according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drive end of the electric motor (10) is fixedly connected to one end of the camera (9).

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