A mine monitoring method based on UAV remote sensing technology and UAV platform

By designing a mine drone platform with adjustable height and folding in half, the problem of poor stability of traditional platforms in rugged terrain is solved, and the smooth take-off and landing and automatic positioning of the drone is achieved.

CN119774032APending Publication Date: 2025-04-08ZHEJIANG COAL SURVEYING & MAPPING INST
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Application Number
CN202411918994.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-25
Publication Date
2025-04-08

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Technical Problem

Traditional drone carriers are difficult to level in the environment of rugged mine terrain, which affects the take-off and landing stability of drones, and lacks a stage based on drone remote sensing technology that is convenient for leveling.

Method used

A mining drone platform consisting of two symmetrical carrier plates is designed. The carrier plates can be rotatably connected and folded in half. A positioner and a cavity are provided in the carrier plate for storage of the positioner. The bracket consists of a support rod, a fixing block, a threaded sleeve and a threaded tube. The threaded tube can adjust the height of the bracket to ensure the level of the platform.

Benefits of technology

By adjusting the height of the threaded tube and the half-folding design of the carrier plate, the horizontal stability of the carrier is ensured, the smooth take-off and landing of the drone is supported, and the automatic positioning and stable stop and fall of the drone is achieved through positioner and remote sensing technology.

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Abstract

The present application discloses a mining drone platform based on drone remote sensing technology, which belongs to the field of drone platforms. It includes a platform and four brackets fixed on its lower side, the platform includes two symmetrically arranged carrier plates, the two carrier plates are rotatably connected and can be folded into each other, one of the carrier plates is fixed with a locator located at the center of the platform, and the other carrier plate is provided with a cavity running through its thickness, and the locator can be accommodated in the cavity; the four brackets are respectively located at the four corners of the platform, the brackets include a support rod, a fixing block, a threaded sleeve and a threaded tube, the fixing block is rotatably connected to the upper end of the support rod and fixed to the lower end surface of the carrier plate, the threaded sleeve is fixed to the lower end of the support rod, and the threaded tube is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve. The beneficial effect of the present application is to provide a mining drone platform based on drone remote sensing technology that is easy to level.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of UAV platforms, and more specifically, to a mining UAV platform based on UAV remote sensing technology. Background Art

[0002] Mining drones are mainly used for surveying and mapping operations in mines. They are usually used with drone platforms to facilitate the take-off and landing of drones. Due to the rugged terrain of mines, traditional drone platforms are not easy to set up. The horizontal conditions of the platform remain unchanged. If the platform cannot be kept level, it will affect the stability of the drone's take-off and landing.

[0003] Currently there is no mining UAV platform based on UAV remote sensing technology that is easy to level. Summary of the invention

[0004] The content of this application is used to introduce concepts in a brief form, which will be described in detail in the detailed implementation section below. The content of this application is not intended to identify the key features or essential features of the technical solution claimed for protection, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the technical solution claimed for protection.

[0005] In order to solve the technical problems mentioned in the above background technology section, some embodiments of the present application provide a mining drone platform based on drone remote sensing technology, including a platform and four brackets fixed to the lower side thereof, wherein the platform includes two symmetrically arranged carrier plates, the two carrier plates are rotatably connected and can be folded against each other, a locator located at the center of the platform is fixed in one of the carrier plates, and a cavity penetrating along the thickness of the other carrier plate is opened in the other carrier plate, and the locator can be received in the cavity;

[0006] The four brackets are respectively located at the four corners of the platform, and the brackets include a support rod, a fixed block, a threaded sleeve and a threaded tube. The fixed block is rotatably connected to the upper end of the support rod and fixed to the lower end surface of the carrier plate. The threaded sleeve is fixed to the lower end of the support rod. The threaded tube is threadedly connected in the threaded sleeve. The lower end of the threaded tube is fixed with a support plate located on the lower side of the threaded sleeve.

[0007] Through the above technical solution, the support height of each bracket can be adjusted by rotating the threaded tube, thereby ensuring the levelness of the platform, so that the mining drone can be parked thereon stably, the two carrier plates can be folded in half, and the support rods can be rotated around the fixed block, so that the present invention can be folded for easy transportation and handling. The setting of the locator facilitates remote sensing positioning of the drone, so that it can automatically land on the platform.

[0008] Preferably, two pins are fixedly provided on the lower end surface of one of the carrier plates, a limit head is fixedly provided on the lower end of the pin, a limit rod is rotatably connected on the outer periphery of the pin, and two connecting blocks are fixedly provided on the lower end of the other carrier plate, a buckle is fixedly provided on the lower end of the connecting block, a gap consistent with the thickness of the limit rod is formed between the buckle and the lower end surface of the carrier plate, and the limit rod can be embedded in the gap.

[0009] Through the above technical solution, the limiting rod is rotated and embedded in the gap between the buckle and the carrier plate, thereby limiting the relative rotation of the two carrier plates, thereby ensuring the stability of the platform.

[0010] Preferably, a soft pad is embedded and fixed in the upper end surface of the carrier plate.

[0011] Through the above technical solution, the setting of the soft pad can buffer the impact force received by the drone when it lands.

[0012] Preferably, a vertically through positioning cavity is provided in the fixing block, and the positioning cavity is opened at one end close to the locator. The upper end of the support rod is rotatably connected to the positioning cavity, and a through hole is provided in the part of the support rod located in the positioning cavity. A circular hole connected to the through hole is provided in the fixing block, and a pin is embedded in the circular hole, and the pin passes through the through hole on the support rod.

[0013] Through the above technical solution, the latch is embedded in the circular hole on the fixing block and the through hole on the support rod, which can limit the rotation of the support rod, thereby ensuring the stability of the bracket when supporting.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom wall of the positioning cavity is inclined outward from top to bottom, and the support rod can abut against the bottom wall of the positioning cavity.

[0015] Through the above technical solution, when the support rod abuts against the bottom wall of the positioning cavity, the support rod is in an inclined state, further increasing the supporting stability of the support rod.

[0016] Preferably, a spring seat is fixed to the upper end of the threaded tube, and an insertion rod penetrating the spring seat and the support plate is slidably connected inside the threaded tube, and the lower end of the insertion rod is a pointed end.

[0017] Through the above technical solution, the insertion rod can be inserted into the ground, so that the lower end of the support rod is fixed on the ground, thereby ensuring the stability of the UAV platform.

[0018] Preferably, a pedal is fixed to the upper end of the insertion rod, and a spring is fixed between the pedal and the spring seat.

[0019] Through the above technical solution and the setting of the spring, when the insertion rod is not inserted into the ground, the lower end of the insertion rod can be located in the threaded tube, ensuring that the tip of the insertion rod is not damaged.

[0020] A mine monitoring method based on UAV remote sensing technology includes the following steps:

[0021] S1. Place the drone platform in the monitoring area as a monitoring point for positioning and drone trimming, receive the connection signal output by the drone, and connect with the drone signal;

[0022] S2. Based on the location of the monitoring points, set a cruise track for the drone to cover each of the multiple monitoring points; and transmit the drone flight data and environmental data collected by the flight data collection module to the integrated drone platform;

[0023] S3, an integrated management platform, including a data receiving unit, a data analysis unit and a data storage unit, the data receiving unit is used to receive the UAV flight data and environmental data transmitted by the communication module, the data analysis unit is used to analyze the UAV flight data and environmental data, and the data storage unit is used to store the UAV flight data and environmental data.

[0024] The beneficial effect of the present application is that it provides a mining UAV platform based on UAV remote sensing technology that is specifically easy to level. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The drawings constituting a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of this application, so that other features, purposes and advantages of this application become more obvious. The illustrative embodiment drawings and their descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an improper limitation on this application.

[0026] In addition, throughout the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic and that the components and elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0027] In the attached picture:

[0028] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 The present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of AA in the middle;

[0030] Figure 3 The present invention Figure 2 The enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle;

[0031] Figure 4 The present invention Figure 2 The enlarged schematic diagram at C in the middle;

[0032] Figure 5 is a bottom view of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 The present invention Figure 5 Schematic diagram of DD in China;

[0034] Figure 7 The present invention Figure 6 The enlarged schematic diagram at E in the middle;

[0035] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cavity in the present invention.

[0036] Reference numerals:

[0037] 10. Carrier plate; 10. 1 cavity; 11. Cushion; 20. Positioner; 30. Support rod; 31. Pedal; 32. Threaded pipe; 33. Threaded sleeve; 34. Insert rod; 35. Fixing block; 35. 1 positioning cavity; 36. Latch; 37. Support plate; 38. Spring; 39. Spring seat; 40. Limit rod; 41. Buckle; 42. Connecting block; 43. Pin; 44. Limit head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although certain embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are only for exemplary purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0039] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to the invention are shown in the drawings. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0040] It should be noted that the concepts such as "first" and "second" mentioned in the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order or interdependence of the functions performed by these devices, modules or units.

[0041] It should be noted that the modifications of "one" and "plurality" mentioned in the present disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that unless otherwise clearly indicated in the context, it should be understood as "one or more".

[0042] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with embodiments.

[0043] Embodiment 1

[0044] A mine monitoring method based on UAV remote sensing technology includes the following steps:

[0045] S1. Place the drone platform in the monitoring area as a monitoring point for positioning and drone trimming, receive the connection signal output by the drone, and connect with the drone signal;

[0046] S2. Based on the location of the monitoring points, set a cruise track for the drone to cover each of the multiple monitoring points; and transmit the drone flight data and environmental data collected by the flight data collection module to the integrated drone platform;

[0047] S3, an integrated management platform, including a data receiving unit, a data analysis unit and a data storage unit, wherein the data receiving unit is used to receive the UAV flight data and environmental data transmitted by the communication module, the data analysis unit is used to analyze the UAV flight data and environmental data, and the data storage unit is used to store the UAV flight data and environmental data

[0048] Embodiment 2

[0049] Reference Figure 1-Figure 8 The present invention provides a mining drone platform based on drone remote sensing technology, including a platform and four brackets fixed on the lower side thereof, the platform including two symmetrically arranged carrier plates 10, the two carrier plates 10 are rotatably connected and can be folded against each other, a locator 20 located at the center of the platform is fixed in one of the carrier plates 10, a cavity 101 penetrating along the thickness of the other carrier plate 10 is opened, the locator 20 can be received in the cavity 101, the four brackets are respectively located at the four corners of the platform, the bracket includes a support rod 30, a fixing block 35, a threaded sleeve 33 and a threaded tube 32, the fixing block 35 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the support rod 30 and fixed to the lower end surface of the carrier plate 10, the threaded sleeve 33 is fixed to the lower end of the support rod 30, the threaded tube 32 is threadedly connected in the threaded sleeve 33, and a support plate 37 located on the lower side of the threaded sleeve 33 is fixed at the lower end of the threaded sleeve 33.

[0050] Reference Figure 5-Figure 7 Two pins 43 are fixedly provided on the lower end surface of one of the carrier plates 10, and a limit head 44 is fixedly provided at the lower end of the pin 43. The outer periphery of the pin 43 is rotatably connected to the limit rod 40. Two connecting blocks 42 are fixedly provided on the lower end surface of the other carrier plate 10, and a buckle 41 is fixedly provided at the lower end of the connecting block 42. A gap with the same thickness as the limit rod 40 is formed between the buckle 41 and the lower end surface of the carrier plate 10, and the limit rod 40 can be embedded in the gap. A soft pad 11 is embedded and fixed in the upper end surface of the carrier plate 10.

[0051] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3A vertical positioning cavity 351 is provided in the fixed block 35, and the positioning cavity 351 is opened at one end close to the locator 20. The upper end of the support rod 30 is rotatably connected to the positioning cavity 351. The part of the support rod 30 located in the positioning cavity 351 is provided with a through hole. A circular hole connected to the through hole is provided in the fixed block 35, and a latch 36 is embedded in the circular hole. The latch 36 passes through the through hole on the support rod 30. The bottom wall of the positioning cavity 351 is inclined outward from top to bottom, and the support rod 30 can abut against the bottom wall of the positioning cavity 351.

[0052] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 A spring seat 39 is fixed to the upper end of the threaded tube 32, and an insertion rod 34 that penetrates the spring seat 39 and the support plate 37 is slidably connected inside the threaded tube 32. The lower end of the insertion rod 34 is a pointed end, and a pedal 31 is fixed to the upper end of the insertion rod 34. A spring 38 is fixed between the pedal 31 and the spring seat 39.

[0053] Method of use of the present invention:

[0054] S1: Open the two carrier plates 10 and rotate the limiting rod 40 until the limiting rod 40 is embedded in the gap between the buckle 41 and the carrier plate 10, so that the two carrier plates 10 are in an unfolded state.

[0055] S2: When setting up the platform at the take-off position of the UAV, rotate the four threaded tubes 32 respectively to ensure the horizontal state of the platform, and then insert the insertion rod 34 into the ground to fix the bracket to the ground. The setting of the support plate 37 increases the contact area between the threaded tube 32 and the ground to prevent the lower end of the threaded tube 32 from being inserted under the ground.

[0056] S3: The mining drone is placed on a platform, and the horizontal platform ensures the stability of the drone's take-off and landing.

[0057] S4: A remote sensing sensor is provided in the locator 20 for obtaining the position information of the UAV in real time. A communication module is also provided in the locator 20. The communication module transmits the position information of the UAV obtained by the remote sensing sensor to the UAV, thereby realizing the positioning between the UAV and the locator 20, so that the UAV can accurately land on the platform.

[0058] The above descriptions are only some preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles used. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the technical solutions formed by a specific combination of the above-mentioned technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above-mentioned technical features or their equivalent features without departing from the above-mentioned inventive concept. For example, the above-mentioned features are replaced with the technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure (but not limited to) and the technical solutions formed.

Claims

1. A mine monitoring method based on UAV remote sensing technology, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1. Place the drone platform in the monitoring area as a monitoring point for positioning and drone trimming, receive the connection signal output by the drone, and connect with the drone signal; S2. Based on the location of the monitoring points, set a cruise track for the drone to cover each of the multiple monitoring points; and transmit the drone flight data and environmental data collected by the flight data collection module to the integrated drone platform; S3, an integrated management platform, comprising a data receiving unit, a data analysis unit and a data storage unit, wherein the data receiving unit is used to receive the UAV flight data and environmental data transmitted by the communication module, the data analysis unit is used to analyze the UAV flight data and environmental data, and the data storage unit is used to store the UAV flight data and environmental data; S4. Issue an early warning to the UAV based on the analysis result of the data analysis unit and display the parameters of the UAV.

2. A mining drone platform based on drone remote sensing technology, characterized in that: A mine monitoring method based on drone remote sensing technology as described in claim 1 above; comprising a platform and four brackets fixed to the lower side thereof, wherein the platform comprises two symmetrically arranged carrier plates, the two carrier plates are rotatably connected and can be folded into each other, a locator located at the center of the platform is fixed in one of the carrier plates, and a cavity is opened in the other carrier plate that runs through its thickness, and the locator can be received in the cavity; The four brackets are respectively located at the four corners of the platform, and the brackets include a support rod, a fixed block, a threaded sleeve and a threaded tube. The fixed block is rotatably connected to the upper end of the support rod and fixed to the lower end surface of the carrier plate. The threaded sleeve is fixed to the lower end of the support rod. The threaded tube is threadedly connected in the threaded sleeve. The lower end of the threaded tube is fixed with a support plate located on the lower side of the threaded sleeve.

3. The mining drone platform based on drone remote sensing technology according to claim 2 is characterized by: Two pins are fixedly provided on the lower end surface of one of the carrier plates, a limit head is fixedly provided on the lower end of the pin, and a limit rod is rotatably connected on the outer circumference of the pin. Two connecting blocks are fixedly provided on the lower end surface of the other carrier plate, a buckle is fixedly provided on the lower end of the connecting block, and a gap consistent with the thickness of the limit rod is formed between the buckle and the lower end surface of the carrier plate, and the limit rod can be embedded in the gap.

4. The mining drone platform based on drone remote sensing technology according to claim 2 is characterized by: A soft pad is embedded and fixed in the upper end surface of the carrier plate.

5. The mining drone platform based on drone remote sensing technology according to claim 2 is characterized by: A vertical through positioning cavity is provided in the fixing block, and the positioning cavity is opened at one end close to the positioner. The upper end of the support rod is rotatably connected to the positioning cavity, and a through hole is provided in the part of the support rod located in the positioning cavity. A circular hole connected to the through hole is provided in the fixing block, and a latch is embedded in the circular hole, and the latch passes through the through hole on the support rod.

6. The mining drone platform based on drone remote sensing technology according to claim 5 is characterized by: The bottom wall of the positioning cavity is inclined outward from top to bottom, and the support rod can abut against the bottom wall of the positioning cavity.

7. The mining drone platform based on drone remote sensing technology according to claim 2 is characterized by: A spring seat is fixed at the upper end of the threaded tube, and an insertion rod penetrating the spring seat and the support plate is slidably connected inside the threaded tube, and the lower end of the insertion rod is a pointed end.

8. The mining drone platform based on drone remote sensing technology according to claim 7 is characterized by: A pedal is fixed on the upper end of the insertion rod, and a spring is fixed between the pedal and the spring seat.