Airborne dead tree detection device and detection method

By designing an on-board dead tree detection device including rapid installation components and elastic protective components, the problems of low installation efficiency and insufficient applicability in the prior art are solved, more efficient installation and safer flight are achieved, and the accuracy of the detection results and the service life of the device are enhanced.

CN119929211APending Publication Date: 2025-05-06NANJING FORESTRY UNIV
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Application Number
CN202510088768.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-21
Publication Date
2025-05-06

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Technical Problem

The existing airborne dead tree detection devices have shortcomings in installation efficiency and applicability, especially in strong winds, which may cause the detector to be installed in a solid manner, affecting the accuracy of the monitoring results.

Method used

An on-board dead tree detection device including a support plate, a mounting assembly and a support protection assembly is designed. The installation component achieves rapid fixation of the detector through the cooperation of springs and long plates; the support protection component uses servo motors and elastic protective plates to improve safety during flight and reduce impact during landing.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the installation efficiency of the detection device, reduces the time wasted due to the installation of the equipment, enhances the applicability of the device, and avoids the image blurring and data distortion caused by the insolid installation of the detector in strong winds. At the same time, the safety of the device during flight is improved, the service life of the drone is extended and the maintenance cost is reduced.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an airborne dead tree detection device and method, and relates to the technical field of airborne dead tree detection.The airborne dead tree detection device comprises a supporting plate, a mounting assembly is arranged at the bottom end of the supporting plate, a supporting protection assembly is arranged at the top end of the supporting plate, and the mounting assembly comprises a placement frame fixedly connected to the bottom end of the supporting plate; first springs are fixed to the upper end and the lower end of the inner wall of the containing frame. The detector can be preliminarily fixed through the first spring and the long plate, meanwhile, the fixing block is attached to the front surface of the detector to limit and fix the detector, the detection efficiency can be remarkably improved through rapid installation of the detector, time wasted by equipment installation is shortened, and the detection efficiency is improved. In some strong wind weather, the problems of image blurring, data distortion and the like caused by infirm installation of the detector are also avoided, so that the accuracy of a monitoring result is influenced, meanwhile, different models and sizes of the detector can be effectively fixed, and the applicability of the device is better enhanced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of airborne dead tree detection, and in particular to an airborne dead tree detection device and a detection method. Background Art

[0002] The airborne dead tree detection device is a device specifically used to monitor the health of trees in the air, especially for identifying dead or sick trees. This device is usually carried on drones or other aircraft. Through high-resolution cameras, spectrometers, radars and other sensors, it can perform long-distance, non-contact scanning and monitoring of trees. It can capture detailed images and spectral information of trees, and then analyze the growth status, health status, and whether the trees are dead or sick.

[0003] The existing airborne dead tree detection device needs to fix the detector to the aircraft during detection, and the detector is usually fixed with bolts during installation, which leads to low installation efficiency and low monitoring efficiency. At the same time, due to different models of detectors, their sizes are different, which makes it inconvenient to install and lacks certain applicability. Therefore, an airborne dead tree detection device and detection method are proposed. Summary of the invention

[0004] Based on this, the object of the present invention is to provide an airborne dead tree detection device and detection method to solve the technical problems raised in the above background.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an airborne dead tree detection device, comprising a support plate, a mounting assembly is provided at the bottom end of the support plate, and a support protection assembly is provided at the top end of the support plate;

[0006] The mounting assembly includes a placement frame fixedly connected to the bottom end of the support plate, a first spring is fixed to both upper and lower ends of the inner wall of the placement frame, a long plate is fixed to one end of the first spring away from the inner wall of the placement frame, a first base rod is rotatably connected to one side of the long plate in accordance with the first spring, an air storage tank is provided on one side of the inner wall of the placement frame, an extrusion block is slidably connected to the inside of the air storage tank, and a second spring fixed to the extrusion block is provided in the air storage tank, two groups of air pipes are fixed to one side of the air storage tank away from the extrusion block, one end of the air pipe is connected to a shunt pipe, and one end of the shunt pipe away from the air pipe is fixedly connected to a multi-stage extension pipe. A telescopic tube, a moving block is fixed at one end of the multi-stage telescopic tube, a fixed block is slidably connected inside the moving block, a first wire rope is fixed on one side of the fixed block, a third spring fixed to one side of the inner wall of the moving block is sleeved on one side of the first wire rope, and a T-shaped circular shaft is fixed to one end of the first wire rope away from the fixed block, a pull plate is slidably connected to one end of the surface of the T-shaped circular shaft, a second wire rope is fixed to one end of the pull plate away from the T-shaped circular shaft, a clamping block is fixed to one end of the second wire rope away from the pull plate, a fourth spring sleeved on the second wire rope is provided on one side of the clamping block, and the clamping block slides inside the placement frame and extends into the gas storage tank.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, spiral blades are provided at the four corners of the top of the support plate, and a detector is provided inside the placement frame.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the long board is obliquely arranged inside the placement frame.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, one side of the surface of the fixing block and the clamping block are both configured as arc surfaces.

[0010] As an optimal technical solution, moving grooves for sliding of the moving block are opened on both sides of the inner wall of the placement frame, a sliding groove matching the T-shaped circular shaft is opened on one side of the pull plate, and a connecting plate fixed to both sides of the placement frame is provided at the bottom end of the pull plate.

[0011] As an optimal technical solution, the support and protection assembly includes a fixed plate arranged at the top of the support plate, a servo motor is installed at the center of the fixed plate, the output end of the servo motor is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft, and four groups of third ropes are wound around the surface of the rotating shaft.

[0012] As an optimal technical solution, a round block is fixed to one end of the third rope away from the rotating shaft, an elastic protective plate is fixed to one side of the round block, a second base rod is fixed to one side inside the elastic protective plate, and torsion springs are provided on both sides of the surface of the second base rod.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, both ends of the second base rod are rotatably connected to the support plate, and one end of the third wire rope passes through one side of the fixed plate and is connected to the round block.

[0014] The present invention further provides an airborne dead tree detection method, comprising the following steps:

[0015] Step 1: The staff places the detector inside the placement frame and then quickly fixes the detector by installing components;

[0016] Step 2: Then, the spiral blades are rotated at high speed by remote control to make the device fly high in the air, and the dead trees are detected in real time by the detector;

[0017] Step 3: When the device flies high into the sky, the servo motor is started to fold the elastic protective plates on the four sides to protect it. After the detection is completed, the elastic protective plates are used to support the ground at the same time.

[0018] In summary, the present invention mainly has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The present invention can perform preliminary fixation of the detector through the first spring and the long plate, and at the same time, the fixing block is fitted to the front surface of the detector to complete the limit fixation. The rapid installation of the detector can significantly improve the monitoring efficiency and reduce the time wasted due to the installation of the equipment. In some strong wind weather, it can also avoid the problems of blurred image and data distortion caused by the loose installation of the detector, thereby affecting the accuracy of the monitoring results. At the same time, it can also effectively fix different models and sizes of detectors, thereby better enhancing the applicability of the device.

[0020] 2. The present invention protects the spiral blades on all sides through elastic protective plates. The elastic protective plates can effectively improve the safety of the device during flight and can effectively disperse the impact force generated when colliding with objects during flight, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the device and ensuring that the monitoring task can be completed safely. When the detection is completed, the servo motor is reversed to allow the elastic protective plates to support the device when it lands, reducing direct collisions between the device and the ground, thereby reducing the possibility of damage, which not only extends the service life of the drone, but also reduces maintenance costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall components of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of partial components of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the installation assembly of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the extrusion block of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the interior of the moving block of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the support and protection assembly of the present invention.

[0028] In the figure: 100, support plate; 110, spiral blade; 120, detector;

[0029] 200, installation assembly; 210, placement frame; 220, first spring; 230, long board; 240, first base rod; 250, extrusion block; 251, air storage tank; 260, second spring; 270, air pipe; 280, shunt pipe; 290, multi-stage telescopic pipe; 2910, moving block; 2911, moving slot; 2920, fixed block; 2930, first wire rope; 2940, third spring; 2950, ​​T-shaped circular shaft; 2951, slide slot; 2960, pull plate; 2961, connecting plate; 2970, second wire rope; 2980, clamping block; 2990, fourth spring;

[0030] 300, support and protection assembly; 310, fixing plate; 320, servo motor; 330, rotating shaft; 340, third wire rope; 350, round block; 360, elastic protection plate; 370, second base rod; 380, torsion spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0032] The following describes an embodiment of the present invention based on its overall structure.

[0033] The present invention provides an airborne dead tree detection device, such as Figure 1-7 As shown, it includes a support plate 100, a mounting assembly 200 is provided at the bottom end of the support plate 100, and a support protection assembly 300 is provided at the top end of the support plate 100;

[0034] The mounting assembly 200 includes a placement frame 210 fixedly connected to the bottom end of the support plate 100, first springs 220 are fixed to the upper and lower ends of the inner wall of the placement frame 210, a long plate 230 is fixed to the end of the first spring 220 away from the inner wall of the placement frame 210, a first base rod 240 is rotatably connected to one side of the first spring 220 inside the long plate 230, an air storage tank 251 is provided on one side of the inner wall of the placement frame 210, an extrusion block 250 is slidably connected to the inside of the air storage tank 251, and a second spring 260 fixed to the extrusion block 250 is provided in the air storage tank 251, two groups of air pipes 270 are fixed to the side of the air storage tank 251 away from the extrusion block 250, one end of the air pipe 270 is connected to a shunt pipe 280, and one end of the shunt pipe 280 away from the air pipe 270 is fixedly connected to a multi-stage telescopic pipe 290, and the multi-stage telescopic pipe 290 is fixedly connected to the other end. A moving block 2910 is fixed at one end, a fixed block 2920 is slidably connected inside the moving block 2910, a first line 2930 is fixed on one side of the fixed block 2920, a third spring 2940 fixed to one side of the inner wall of the moving block 2910 is sleeved on one side of the first line 2930, and a T-shaped circular shaft 2950 is fixed to the end of the first line 2930 away from the fixed block 2920, a pulling plate 2960 is slidably connected to one end of the surface of the T-shaped circular shaft 2950, ​​a second line 2970 is fixed to the end of the pulling plate 2960 away from the T-shaped circular shaft 2950, ​​a clamping block 2980 is fixed to the end of the second line 2970 away from the pulling plate 2960, a fourth spring 2990 sleeved on the second line 2970 is provided on one side of the clamping block 2980, and the clamping block 2980 slides inside the placement frame 210 and extends into the gas storage tank 251.

[0035] The staff puts the detector 120 into the placement frame 210, and then pushes the detector 120. When one side of the detector 120 is in contact with the fixed block 2920, it squeezes it, so that the fixed block 2920 compresses the third spring 2940 and moves into the movable block 2910. At the same time, when the detector 120 moves to the inside of the placement frame 210, the long plates 230 at the upper and lower ends squeeze the first spring 220. The detector 120 can be initially fixed by the first spring 220 and the long plates 230. When the detector 120 moves When the extrusion block 250 moves to a certain position, the extrusion block 250 is squeezed, and the fixed block 2920 is reset under the action of the third spring 2940. The extrusion block 250 compresses the second spring 260, and squeezes the gas inside the gas storage tank 251. At the same time, the clamping block 2980 is squeezed, so that the clamping block 2980 compresses the fourth spring 2990 until the clamping block 2980 completes the limit of the extrusion block 250. At the same time, the gas enters the shunt pipe 280 through the air pipe 270, and then the multi-stage telescopic tube 290 is extended by the air pressure in the shunt pipe 280. The movable block 2910 is pushed out, and then the movable block 2910 is pushed to slide in the movable groove 2911 until the fixed block 2920 is attached to the front surface of the detector 120 to complete the limit fixation. The rapid installation of the detector 120 can significantly improve the monitoring efficiency and reduce the time wasted due to the installation of the equipment. In some strong wind weather, it can also avoid the problems of image blur and data distortion caused by the loose installation of the detector 120, thereby affecting the accuracy of the monitoring results. At the same time, it can also effectively fix the different models and sizes of the detector 120, better enhancing the The applicability of the device. After the detection is completed, by pulling the pull plates 2960 on both sides, the pull plates 2960 drive the T-shaped circular shaft 2950, ​​the first rope 2930 and the second rope 2970 to move, so that the second rope 2970 pulls the block 2980 to release the limit of the extrusion block 250, and the first rope 2930 pulls the fixing block 2920 to release the fixation of the detector 120. Under the action of the second spring 260, the extrusion block 250 is reset and pushes the detector 120 to move to the outside of the placement frame 210, completing the disassembly of the detector 120.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , spiral leaves 110 are provided at the four corners of the top of the support plate 100 , and a detector 120 is provided inside the placement frame 210 .

[0037] The device is launched by the high-speed rotation of the spiral blade 110 , and the dead tree can be detected in real time by the detector 120 .

[0038] Please refer to Figures 3 to 6The long plate 230 is tiltedly arranged inside the placement frame 210, one side of the surface of the fixed block 2920 and the clamping block 2980 are both set as arc surfaces, moving grooves 2911 for the moving block 2910 to slide are opened on both sides of the inner wall of the placement frame 210, a sliding groove 2951 matching the T-shaped circular shaft 2950 is opened on one side of the pull plate 2960, and a connecting plate 2961 fixed on both sides of the placement frame 210 is provided at the bottom end of the pull plate 2960.

[0039] By providing the arc surface, the fixed block 2920 and the clamping block 2980 can be retracted inward when being squeezed, and by providing the sliding groove 2951, the movable block 2910 can make the T-shaped circular shaft 2950 move synchronously when moving.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 7 The support and protection assembly 300 includes a fixed plate 310 arranged at the top of the support plate 100, a servo motor 320 is installed at the center of the fixed plate 310, the output end of the servo motor 320 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 330, four groups of third ropes 340 are wound around the surface of the rotating shaft 330, a round block 350 is fixed to the end of the third rope 340 away from the rotating shaft 330, an elastic protection plate 360 ​​is fixed to one side of the round block 350, a second base rod 370 is fixed to one side of the elastic protection plate 360, torsion springs 380 are provided on both sides of the surface of the second base rod 370, both ends of the second base rod 370 are rotatably connected to the support plate 100, and one end of the third rope 340 passes through one side of the fixed plate 310 and is connected to the round block 350.

[0041] When the device is monitored at high altitude by the detector 120, the servo motor 320 is started to drive the rotating shaft 330 to rotate, so that the rotating shaft 330 reels the four groups of third ropes 340, and the third ropes 340 pull the elastic protective plate 360 ​​through the round block 350, so that the elastic protective plate 360 ​​rotates through the second base rod 370 to protect the surrounding of the spiral leaf 110. The elastic protective plate 360 ​​can effectively improve the safety of the device during flight, and can effectively disperse the impact force generated when colliding with an object during flight, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the device and ensuring that the monitoring task can be completed safely. After the monitoring is completed, the servo motor 320 is reversed, so that the second base rod 370 and the elastic protective plate 360 ​​are reset under the action of the torsion spring 380, so that the device is supported when it lands, reducing the direct collision between the device and the ground, thereby reducing the possibility of damage, which not only extends the service life of the drone, but also reduces the maintenance cost.

[0042] When in use, the staff puts the detector 120 into the placement frame 210, and can preliminarily fix the detector 120 through the first spring 220 and the long plate 230. At the same time, the fixing block 2920 is attached to the front surface of the detector 120 to complete the limit fixation. The rapid installation of the detector 120 can significantly improve the monitoring efficiency and reduce the time wasted due to the installation of the equipment. In some strong wind weather, it can also avoid the problems of image blur and data distortion caused by the loose installation of the detector 120, thereby affecting the accuracy of the monitoring results. At the same time, it can also effectively fix different models and sizes of the detector 120, better enhance the applicability of the device, and start the servo motor 320 to drive the rotating shaft 330 to rotate, so that the elastic protective plate 36 0 The spiral blade 110 is protected all around. The elastic protective plate 360 ​​can effectively improve the safety of the device during flight, and can effectively disperse the impact force generated when colliding with an object during flight, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the device and ensuring that the monitoring task can be completed safely. When the detection is completed, the servo motor 320 is reversed so that the elastic protective plate 360 ​​supports the device when it lands, reducing the direct collision between the device and the ground, thereby reducing the possibility of damage, which not only extends the service life of the drone, but also reduces the maintenance cost. By pulling the pull plates 2960 on both sides, the fixation of the detector 120 is released, and the disassembly of the detector 120 is completed. The parts not involved in the device are the same as the prior art or can be implemented by the prior art.

[0043] The present invention also provides an airborne dead tree detection method, comprising the following steps:

[0044] Step 1: The staff places the detector 120 inside the placement frame 210 and then quickly fixes the detector 120 through the installation component 200;

[0045] Step 2: Then, the spiral blade 110 is rotated at high speed by remote control to make the device fly high in the air, and the dead tree is detected in real time by the detector 120;

[0046] Step 3: When the device flies high in the sky, the servo motor 320 is started to fold the elastic protection plates 360 on the four sides to protect it. After the detection is completed, the elastic protection plates 360 are used to support the ground at the same time.

[0047] Although an embodiment of the present invention has been shown and described, this specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not a limitation of the invention. The specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions and variations to the embodiments without creative contributions as needed without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention. However, as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention, they are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. An airborne dead tree detection device, comprising a support plate (100), characterized in that: The bottom end of the support plate (100) is provided with a mounting assembly (200), and the top end of the support plate (100) is provided with a supporting protection assembly (300); The mounting assembly (200) comprises a placement frame (210) fixedly connected to the bottom end of the support plate (100), first springs (220) are fixed to the upper and lower ends of the inner wall of the placement frame (210), a long plate (230) is fixed to the end of the first spring (220) away from the inner wall of the placement frame (210), a first base rod (240) is rotatably connected to one side of the first spring (220) inside the long plate (230), and an air storage tank (250) is provided on one side of the inner wall of the placement frame (210). 1), the gas storage tank (251) is slidably connected to an extrusion block (250), and a second spring (260) fixed to the extrusion block (250) is provided in the gas storage tank (251), two groups of air pipes (270) are fixed on a side of the gas storage tank (251) away from the extrusion block (250), one end of the air pipe (270) is connected to a shunt pipe (280), and one end of the shunt pipe (280) away from the air pipe (270) is fixedly connected to a multi-stage telescopic pipe (290), and the multi-stage telescopic pipe (290) is fixedly connected to the multi-stage telescopic pipe (290). A moving block (2910) is fixed at one end of the movable block (2910), a fixed block (2920) is slidably connected inside the movable block (2910), a first line (2930) is fixed at one side of the fixed block (2920), a third spring (2940) is sleeved on one side of the first line (2930) and fixed to one side of the inner wall of the movable block (2910), and a T-shaped circular shaft (2950) is fixed at one end of the first line (2930) away from the fixed block (2920), and the T-shaped circular shaft (2950) A pull plate (2960) is slidably connected to one end of the surface, a second line rope (2970) is fixed to one end of the pull plate (2960) away from the T-shaped circular shaft (2950), a clamping block (2980) is fixed to one end of the second line rope (2970) away from the pull plate (2960), a fourth spring (2990) sleeved on the second line rope (2970) is provided on one side of the clamping block (2980), and the clamping block (2980) slides inside the placement frame (210) and extends into the gas storage tank (251).

2. The airborne dead tree detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The four corners of the top of the support plate (100) are all provided with spiral blades (110), and a detector (120) is provided inside the placement frame (210).

3. The airborne dead tree detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The long board (230) is arranged obliquely inside the placement frame (210).

4. The airborne dead tree detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the surface of the fixing block (2920) and the clamping block (2980) is configured as an arc surface.

5. The airborne dead tree detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of the placement frame (210) are provided with moving grooves (2911) for the moving block (2910) to slide, and one side of the pull plate (2960) is provided with a sliding groove (2951) that matches the T-shaped circular shaft (2950), and the bottom end of the pull plate (2960) is provided with a connecting plate (2961) fixed to the two sides of the placement frame (210).

6. The airborne dead tree detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support and protection assembly (300) comprises a fixed plate (310) arranged at the top of the support plate (100), a servo motor (320) is installed at the center of the fixed plate (310), a rotating shaft (330) is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor (320), and four groups of third wire ropes (340) are wound around the surface of the rotating shaft (330).

7. The airborne dead tree detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A round block (350) is fixed to one end of the third wire rope (340) away from the rotating shaft (330), an elastic protective plate (360) is fixed to one side of the round block (350), a second base rod (370) is fixed to one side inside the elastic protective plate (360), and torsion springs (380) are provided on both sides of the surface of the second base rod (370).

8. The airborne dead tree detection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Both ends of the second base rod (370) are rotatably connected to the support plate (100), and one end of the third wire rope (340) passes through one side of the fixing plate (310) and is connected to the round block (350).

9. A detection method based on the airborne dead tree detection device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step 1: The staff places the detector (120) inside the placement frame (210), and then quickly fixes the detector (120) through the installation component (200); Step 2: Then, the spiral blade (110) is rotated at high speed by remote control to make the device fly high in the air, and the dead tree is detected in real time by the detector (120); Step 3: When the device flies high in the sky, the servo motor (320) is started to fold the elastic protection plates (360) on the four sides to protect it. After the detection is completed, the elastic protection plates (360) are used to support the ground.

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