Automatic agricultural seed sowing unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of agricultural automation, and discloses an automatic agricultural seed sowing unmanned aerial vehicle. An intelligent module is arranged in the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the unmanned aerial vehicle body is used for driving the whole device to perform aerial operation; the connecting assembly is arranged on the lower surface of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, the connecting assembly is used for being connected with the sowing assembly, and the connecting assembly comprises a supporting plate; the sowing assembly is arranged on the connecting assembly and used for sowing different seeds; the control assembly is connected with the sowing assembly and used for controlling the discharging amount of the seeds; the sowing assembly comprises a storage box, a supporting rod is fixed to the bottom end of the storage box, and the bottom end of the supporting rod is fixed to the supporting plate. Through cooperation of the connecting assembly and the sowing assembly, the sowing assembly can be rapidly installed, meanwhile, various seeds can be conveniently sown when the device operates, and the overall sowing efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of agricultural automation, and in particular to an automated agricultural seed sowing drone. Background Art

[0002] Planting green manure has the advantages of changing the physical and chemical properties of soil, increasing soil organic matter, and improving crop yield and quality. It is also an important technical means for crop rotation, improving the quality of cultivated land, and reducing the use of chemical fertilizers. However, green manure planting plots are often mainly winter idle fields in paddy fields and dry land, slopes in hilly and mountainous areas, and open spaces in forests such as orchards and tea gardens. The planting patterns in different regions require that most green manures be sown before the previous crop is harvested, making it impossible for ground machinery to enter for sowing operations, and sowing requires the use of drones.

[0003] Existing seeding equipment is usually designed in a relatively simple way and may not be able to meet the needs of seeding a variety of different seeds. Operators need to frequently replace seeding components or adjust the device structure, which makes the installation process complicated and time-consuming, not only reducing the operating efficiency, but also increasing the difficulty of using the equipment. This problem is particularly prominent in large-scale farmland or complex terrain environments, and it cannot meet the needs of diversified and refined agricultural operations. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides an automated agricultural seed sowing drone, which solves the problem that the existing sowing equipment is usually of a relatively simple design and may not be able to adapt to the sowing needs of a variety of different seeds, requiring frequent replacement of sowing components or adjustment of device structure, thereby reducing operating efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: an automated agricultural seed sowing drone, comprising: a drone body, an intelligent module is arranged inside the drone body, and the drone body is used to drive the entire device to perform aerial operations; a connecting component, which is arranged on the lower surface of the drone body, the connecting component is used to connect the sowing component, and the connecting component includes a support plate; a sowing component, which is arranged on the connecting component and is used to sow different seeds; a control component, which is used to control the amount of seed discharge with the sowing component; the sowing component includes a storage box, a support rod is fixed at the bottom end of the storage box, the bottom end of the support rod is fixed on the support plate, a sealing cover is hinged at the top end of the storage box, a discharge port is fixed at the bottom end of the storage box, a bracket is fixed on the outer wall of the support plate, a motor is fixed inside the bracket, a rotating rod is fixed at the driving end of the motor, a rotating plate is fixed at the bottom end of the rotating rod, the lower surface of the rotating plate rotates on the lower surface of the support plate, and the support plate and the rotating plate are both provided with discharge ports, and the internal structural material of the sowing component is made of carbon fiber, which reduces the overall weight of the drone and improves durability.

[0006] Preferably, a plurality of ventilation holes are formed through the upper inner end of the storage box, and a fan is fixed inside the storage box.

[0007] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes a connecting plate, the upper surface of which is fixed to the lower surface of the drone body, a sliding plate sliding inside the connecting plate, the sliding plate being fixed inside the connecting plate by bolts, a connecting rod fixed to the lower surface of the sliding plate, and the lower surface of the connecting rod fixed to the upper surface of the support plate.

[0008] Preferably, the spreading assembly comprises a discharge pipe, the upper surface of the discharge pipe is fixed to the lower surface of the rotating plate, the outer wall of the discharge pipe is fixed with a connecting block, and the outer wall of the connecting block is fixed with a supporting seat.

[0009] Preferably, a motor is fixed to the outer wall of the support seat, a rotating rod is fixed to the driving end of the motor, a gear one is fixed to the driving end of the rotating rod, a gear ring is rotated on the lower surface of the discharge pipe, the gear ring is meshed with gear one, a plurality of connecting shafts are rotated inside the bottom end of the discharge pipe, a gear two is fixed to the upper end of the outer wall of the connecting shaft, a baffle is fixed to the lower end of the outer wall of the connecting shaft, and gear two is meshed with the gear ring.

[0010] Preferably, a camera is fixed inside the bracket, a plurality of anti-slip pads are fixed on the lower surface of the bracket, and an environmental perception module is fixed inside the bracket.

[0011] Preferably, the intelligent module includes a central processing unit, a data storage unit, a wireless communication module and a sensor control unit. The central processing unit is connected to the wireless communication module and the sensor control unit. By receiving real-time environmental data collected by the environmental perception module and the camera, the central processing unit automatically adjusts the flight altitude and sowing angle of the drone according to wind speed, wind direction, and temperature environmental parameters to ensure that the seeds can land accurately, thereby realizing intelligent adjustment and efficient sowing under different climatic conditions.

[0012] Preferably, the wireless communication module is used to upload real-time environmental data to a cloud platform and receive remote control instructions, so that an operator can remotely monitor and adjust the operating status of the drone through a mobile terminal or a computer.

[0013] Preferably, the sensor control unit adjusts the flight speed and heading of the UAV in real time by analyzing the wind speed, wind direction and terrain data to avoid sowing errors caused by strong winds or complex terrain conditions.

[0014] Working principle: The drone body controls the operation of the entire device through the internal intelligent module. The intelligent module receives real-time environmental data collected by the environmental perception module and the camera through the cooperation of the central processor with the data storage unit, the wireless communication module and the sensor control unit, and automatically adjusts the flight altitude and sowing angle of the drone according to parameters such as wind speed, wind direction and temperature, thereby ensuring that the seeds can be accurately sown to the designated area. The connecting component connects the support plate through the internal sliding plate to support the sowing component. At the same time, the support plate and the rotating plate cooperate to drive the rotating plate to rotate through the motor-driven rotating rod, so that the seeds enter the discharging port through the feeding port of the storage box for sowing. The discharging pipe is connected to the bottom of the rotating plate, and the motor is started to mesh with the gear 1 and the gear ring. , driving the connecting shaft in the discharge pipe to rotate, gear two and the gear ring work synchronously, and the connecting shaft further drives the baffle to rotate to control the seed flow rate. At the same time, the control component adjusts the seed discharge density, and the fan and the air vents interact to maintain ventilation inside the storage box to prevent seeds from accumulating or getting damp. The entire process is monitored in real time by the camera, and data analysis is performed through the intelligent module. The data is uploaded to the cloud platform through the wireless communication module. The operator can remotely monitor the operating status and sowing progress of the drone, and make adjustments based on real-time environmental data when necessary to ensure the sowing accuracy of the drone under complex meteorological conditions. At the same time, the anti-slip pad increases the stability of the bracket to ensure that the device does not slide when taking off and landing on the ground.

[0015] The present invention provides an automated agricultural seed sowing drone, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The present invention achieves the goal of quickly installing the sowing component through the coordination between the connecting component and the sowing component, and conveniently sowing a variety of seeds when the device is running, thereby saving the overall sowing efficiency and solving the problem that the sowing component in the prior art is complicated and time-consuming to install, cannot meet the needs of sowing a variety of seeds, and leads to low work efficiency. At the same time, through reasonable structural design and material selection, the stability and durability of the device are improved, so that it can operate stably for a long time in a complex agricultural operation environment, further improving the overall operation efficiency.

[0017] 2. The present invention controls the discharge density of seeds and the sowing density by controlling the coordination between the internal structures of the components. The synergy between the air vents and the fan effectively prevents the seeds in the storage tank from piling up and getting damp due to long-term storage or adverse weather conditions. It solves the problem in traditional equipment that seeds agglomerate or germinate due to moisture, resulting in poor sowing and even affecting crop growth.

[0018] 3. The present invention achieves intelligent control of the operation of the drone through the cooperation between the intelligent module, the camera and the environmental perception module. The flight altitude is automatically adjusted according to changes in the on-site environment (including wind speed and wind direction) to ensure that the seeds can land accurately, solving the problem that the existing drones have low sowing accuracy under complex meteorological conditions and are easily affected by wind interference, resulting in seed deviation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 A perspective view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone body of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the rotating plate of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the storage box of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the baffle part of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the discharge pipe part of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support part of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 It is a system flow chart of the present invention.

[0027] Among them, 1. UAV body; 2. Intelligent module; 3. Connection component; 301. Connection plate; 302. Sliding plate; 303. Connection rod; 304. Support plate; 4. Sowing component; 401. Storage box; 402. Support rod; 403. Sealing cover; 404. Feeding port; 405. Bracket; 406. Motor; 407. Rotating rod; 408. Rotating plate; 5. Control component; 501. Feeding pipe; 502. Connection block; 503. Support seat; 504. Motor; 505. Rotating rod; 506. Gear 1; 507. Gear ring; 508. Connecting shaft; 509. Gear 2; 510. Baffle; 6. Camera; 7. Environmental perception module; 8. Anti-slip pad; 9. Feeding port; 10. Air vent; 11. Fan. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the specification of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] Please see attached Figure 1 - Attachment Figure 4 The embodiment of the present invention provides an automated agricultural seed sowing UAV, including: a UAV body 1, which is provided with an intelligent module 2 inside, and the UAV body 1 is used to drive the entire device to perform aerial operations; a connecting component 3, which is arranged on the lower surface of the UAV body 1, and the connecting component 3 is used to connect the sowing component 4, and the connecting component 3 includes a support plate 304; the sowing component 4 is arranged on the connecting component 3 and is used to sow different seeds; a control component 5, which is used to control the amount of seed discharge with the sowing component 4; the sowing component 4 includes a storage box 401, and the bottom end of the storage box 401 is fixed with a support rod 402, and the bottom end of the support rod 402 is fixed on the support plate 304, and the storage box 401 A sealing cover 403 is hingedly connected to the top end, a discharge port 404 is fixed to the bottom end of the storage box 401, a bracket 405 is fixed to the outer wall of the support plate 304, a motor 406 is fixed inside the bracket 405, a rotating rod 407 is fixed to the driving end of the motor 406, a rotating plate 408 is fixed to the bottom end of the rotating rod 407, the lower surface of the rotating plate 408 rotates on the lower surface of the support plate 304, a discharge port 9 is penetrated inside the support plate 304 and the rotating plate 408, the internal structural material of the sowing component 4 is made of carbon fiber, which reduces the overall weight of the drone and improves its durability, a plurality of ventilation holes 10 are penetrated at the upper end of the interior of the storage box 401, and a fan 11 is fixed inside the storage box 401.

[0030] Specifically, the sowing assembly 4 is used to accurately sow different types of seeds. The structure of the internal storage box 401 is made of carbon fiber material, which not only greatly reduces the weight of the device, but also enhances its durability in long-term operation. A support rod 402 is fixed to the bottom end of the storage box 401. The support rod 402 firmly fixes the sowing assembly 4 on the support plate 304 to ensure that the sowing assembly 4 will not shake or shift during the flight and sowing process. The top hinge of the storage box 401 is connected to a sealing cover 403. This design facilitates the loading and storage of seeds. At the same time, the sealing cover 403 can effectively prevent the seeds from being affected by the external environment, including the entry of wind, sand or moisture, to ensure the drying of the seeds and smooth sowing.

[0031] Please see attached Figure 5 - Attachment Figure 6The connection assembly 3 includes a connection plate 301, the upper surface of the connection plate 301 is fixed to the lower surface of the drone body 1, a sliding plate 302 is slidably arranged inside the connection plate 301, the sliding plate 302 is fixed to the inside of the connection plate 301 by bolts, a connecting rod 303 is fixed to the lower surface of the sliding plate 302, and the lower surface of the connecting rod 303 is fixed to the upper surface of the support plate 304, and the spreading assembly 4 includes a discharge pipe 501, the upper surface of the discharge pipe 501 is fixed to the lower surface of the rotating plate 408, the outer wall of the discharge pipe 501 is fixed to the connection block 502, and the connection block 5 A support base 503 is fixed to the outer wall of 02, a motor 504 is fixed to the outer wall of the support base 503, a rotating rod 505 is fixed to the driving end of the motor 504, a gear one 506 is fixed to the driving end of the rotating rod 505, a gear ring 507 is rotated on the lower surface of the discharge pipe 501, the gear ring 507 is meshed with the gear one 506, a plurality of connecting shafts 508 are rotated inside the bottom end of the discharge pipe 501, a gear two 509 is fixed to the upper end of the outer wall of the connecting shaft 508, a baffle 510 is fixed to the lower end of the outer wall of the connecting shaft 508, and the gear two 509 is meshed with the gear ring 507.

[0032] Specifically, a feed opening 404 is provided at the bottom of the storage box 401, and the seeds enter the sowing channel through the feed opening 404, and pass through the discharge opening 9 of the support plate 304 and the rotating plate 408 in sequence, ensuring that the seeds can be evenly sown. A bracket 405 is also fixed to the outer wall of the support plate 304, and a motor 406 is arranged inside the bracket 405. The motor 406 drives the rotating plate 408 to rotate by driving the rotating rod 407, so as to achieve precise control of the discharge opening 9, thereby adjusting the amount and speed of seed sowing. A vent 10 is designed on the upper part of the storage box 401. The function of the vent 10 is to keep the air circulation inside, prevent the seeds from piling up or getting moldy due to long-term storage or humid environment, and ensure the smoothness of sowing. At the same time, a fan 11 is also fixed inside the storage box 401, and the fan 11 further enhances the air flow inside the storage box 401, can discharge excess moisture in time, keep the seeds dry, and prevent accumulation.

[0033] Please see attached Figure 7 - Attachment Figure 8A camera 6 is fixed inside the bracket 405, a plurality of anti-skid pads 8 are fixed on the lower surface of the bracket 405, an environmental sensing module 7 is fixed inside the bracket 405, and the intelligent module 2 includes a central processing unit, a data storage unit, a wireless communication module and a sensor control unit. The central processing unit is connected to the wireless communication module and the sensor control unit. By receiving real-time environmental data collected from the environmental sensing module 7 and the camera 6, the central processing unit automatically adjusts the flight altitude and sowing angle of the UAV according to wind speed, wind direction, and temperature environmental parameters to ensure that the seeds can land accurately, thereby realizing intelligent adjustment and efficient sowing under different climatic conditions. The wireless communication module is used to upload real-time environmental data to the cloud platform and receive remote control instructions. The operator remotely monitors and adjusts the operating status of the UAV through a mobile terminal or computer. The sensor control unit adjusts the flight speed and heading of the UAV in real time by analyzing the wind speed, wind direction and terrain data to avoid sowing errors caused by strong winds or complex terrain conditions.

[0034] Specifically, an intelligent module 2 is provided inside the drone body 1, which can intelligently control the flight and operation process of the entire device, so that it can autonomously complete aerial operation tasks. The connection component 3 is provided on the lower surface of the drone body 1. The design of the connection component 3 not only enables the sowing component 4 to be quickly installed and disassembled, but also ensures a firm connection between the sowing component 4 and the drone body 1, thereby improving the stability of the operation. The support plate 304 included in the connection component 3 provides a solid support structure for the sowing component 4, ensuring the stable operation of the device during high-altitude operations.

[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automated agricultural seed sowing drone, characterized in that: include; A drone body (1) having an intelligent module (2) disposed therein, wherein the drone body (1) is used to drive the entire device to perform aerial operations; A connecting assembly (3) disposed on the lower surface of the drone body (1), the connecting assembly (3) being used to connect to the sowing assembly (4), the connecting assembly (3) comprising a support plate (304); A sowing component (4), which is arranged on the connecting component (3) and is used for sowing different seeds; A control component (5) and a sowing component (4) are used to control the amount of seed output; The spreading assembly (4) comprises a storage box (401), a support rod (402) is fixed at the bottom end of the storage box (401), the bottom end of the support rod (402) is fixed on the support plate (304), a sealing cover (403) is hingedly connected to the top end of the storage box (401), a feed opening (404) is fixed at the bottom end of the storage box (401), a bracket (405) is fixed on the outer wall of the support plate (304), and the inside of the bracket (405) is fixed A motor (406) is provided, a rotating rod (407) is fixed to the driving end of the motor (406), a rotating plate (408) is fixed to the bottom end of the rotating rod (407), the lower surface of the rotating plate (408) rotates on the lower surface of the supporting plate (304), and a discharge port (9) is provided through the interior of the supporting plate (304) and the rotating plate (408), and the internal structural material of the sowing component (4) is made of carbon fiber, thereby reducing the overall weight of the drone and improving durability.

2. The automated agricultural seed sowing drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of ventilation holes (10) are provided through the upper end of the storage box (401), and a fan (11) is fixed inside the storage box (401).

3. The automated agricultural seed sowing drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection assembly (3) comprises a connection plate (301), the upper surface of the connection plate (301) is fixed to the lower surface of the drone body (1), a sliding plate (302) is slidably disposed inside the connection plate (301), the sliding plate (302) is fixed to the inside of the connection plate (301) by bolts, a connection rod (303) is fixed to the lower surface of the sliding plate (302), and the lower surface of the connection rod (303) is fixed to the upper surface of the support plate (304).

4. The automated agricultural seed sowing drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spreading assembly (4) comprises a discharge pipe (501), the upper surface of the discharge pipe (501) is fixed to the lower surface of the rotating plate (408), the outer wall of the discharge pipe (501) is fixed with a connecting block (502), and the outer wall of the connecting block (502) is fixed with a supporting seat (503).

5. The automated agricultural seed sowing drone according to claim 4, characterized in that: A motor (504) is fixed to the outer wall of the support seat (503), a rotating rod (505) is fixed to the driving end of the motor (504), a gear one (506) is fixed to the driving end of the rotating rod (505), a gear ring (507) is rotatable on the lower surface of the discharge pipe (501), the gear ring (507) is meshed with the gear one (506), a plurality of connecting shafts (508) are rotatable inside the bottom end of the discharge pipe (501), a gear two (509) is fixed to the upper end of the outer wall of the connecting shaft (508), a baffle (510) is fixed to the lower end of the outer wall of the connecting shaft (508), and the gear two (509) is meshed with the gear ring (507).

6. The automated agricultural seed sowing drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: A camera (6) is fixed inside the bracket (405), a plurality of anti-slip pads (8) are fixed on the lower surface of the bracket (405), and an environment sensing module (7) is fixed inside the bracket (405).

7. The automated agricultural seed sowing drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent module (2) comprises a central processing unit, a data storage unit, a wireless communication module and a sensor control unit. The central processing unit is connected to the wireless communication module and the sensor control unit. By receiving real-time environmental data collected by the environmental perception module (7) and the camera (6), the central processing unit automatically adjusts the flight altitude and sowing angle of the drone according to wind speed, wind direction and temperature environmental parameters to ensure that the seeds can land accurately, thereby realizing intelligent adjustment and efficient sowing under different climatic conditions.

8. The automated agricultural seed sowing drone according to claim 7, characterized in that: The wireless communication module is used to upload real-time environmental data to the cloud platform and receive remote control instructions. The operator remotely monitors and adjusts the operating status of the drone through a mobile terminal or computer.

9. The automated agricultural seed sowing drone according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sensor control unit adjusts the flight speed and heading of the UAV in real time by analyzing the wind speed, wind direction and terrain data, thereby avoiding sowing errors caused by strong winds or complex terrain conditions.

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