Unmanned aerial vehicle aerial photography equipment lens protection device and protection method thereof

By designing the lens protection device of aerial photography equipment of drone, the pollution problem of dust and wind and sand on the lens is solved, effective protection of the lens and easy to disassemble and replace, and the clarity of the drone camera and the service life of the lens are improved.

CN120288286AInactive Publication Date: 2025-07-11FUJIAN MINGYUAN URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES GROUP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510514488.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-23
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

When the drone is flying outdoors, dust and wind and sand are easily entered or attached to the lens surface, resulting in pollution or damage, affecting the camera clarity and reducing the lens life.

Method used

A lens protection device for a drone aerial photography equipment is designed, including two covers on the left and right and the protective glass. The lens is fixed and disassembled through the fixing device and clamping structure, which facilitates the installation and replacement of the protective glass.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent dust and wind and sand from entering the lens, keep the lens clean, improve camera clarity and extend lens life, the structure is simple and easy to disassemble and replace.

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Abstract

The unmanned aerial vehicle aerial photography equipment lens protection device comprises a left cover body and a right cover body, protection glass is tightly attached to the top ends of the left cover body and the right cover body, and fixing devices are arranged on the left side and the right side of the protection glass correspondingly; the fixing device comprises frame bodies, a cross rod, a first clamping block, a first spring, a stop block, a vertical rod, a second clamping block, a second spring and a pull handle, the frame bodies are arranged on the left side and the right side of the protective glass, the cross rod is inserted in the center of the frame bodies in the horizontal direction, and the first clamping block is welded to the inner side of the cross rod; the outer wall of the center position of the transverse rod is sleeved with a first spring. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle aerial photography equipment lens protection device and the protection method thereof, the device and an unmanned aerial vehicle lens are fixed through structures such as a cover body, a fourth spring, a clamping hand, an insertion block, a clamping groove, a fixing block, a cylindrical rod, a third spring, a third clamping block and an insertion groove, and the device is convenient to disassemble and replace.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of drones, and specifically to a lens protection device and a protection method for a drone aerial photography device. Background Art

[0002] An unmanned aerial vehicle, abbreviated as a drone, with the English abbreviation UAV, is an unpiloted aircraft controlled by a radio remote control device and a self - contained program control device, or is completely or intermittently autonomously operated by an on - vehicle computer. Nowadays, a photographic device has also become the most basic component of a drone.

[0003] When a drone is flying outdoors, it is easy to encounter dust and sand, which will enter the inside of the lens or adhere to the surface of the lens, resulting in the pollution or damage of the optical elements on the surface or inside of the lens, thus affecting the imaging clarity of the lens and reducing the working life of the lens. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a lens protection device and a protection method for a drone aerial photography device to solve the problems raised in the above - mentioned background art.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A lens protection device for a drone aerial photography device includes two left - and - right cover bodies. A protective glass is closely attached to the top ends of the two left - and - right cover bodies. Fixing devices are arranged on both the left and right sides of the protective glass.

[0006] The fixing device includes a frame body, a cross bar, a first clamping block, a first spring, a stop block, a vertical bar, a second clamping block, a second spring, and a pull handle.

[0007] Frame bodies are arranged on both the left and right sides of the protective glass. A cross bar is inserted horizontally at the central position of the frame body. A first clamping block is welded to the inner side of the cross bar. A first spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the central position of the cross bar. A stop block is welded to the inner side of the central position of the outer wall of the cross bar. A vertical bar is inserted vertically at the central position of the frame body. A second clamping block is welded to the bottom side of the outer wall of the vertical bar. A second spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the central position of the vertical bar. A pull handle is arranged at the top end of the vertical bar.

[0008] Insertion blocks are symmetrically arranged at the upper and lower ends of the right side of the left cover body, and clamping grooves are formed on the outer sides of the insertion blocks.

[0009] Insertion grooves are symmetrically formed at the upper and lower ends of the left side of the right cover body. Fixing blocks are symmetrically arranged at the upper and lower ends of the right cover body. A cylindrical rod is inserted into the inner cavity of the fixing block. A third clamping block is fixed to the inner side of the cylindrical rod. A third spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the cylindrical rod.

[0010] Preferably, clamping devices are provided on the inner sides of the left and right cover bodies;

[0011] The clamping device includes a fourth spring and a gripper;

[0012] Fourth springs are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the left and right cover bodies, and grippers are fixed to the inner sides of the fourth springs.

[0013] Preferably, grooves are formed on both the left and right sides of the protective glass, and the grooves are rectangular grooves. Alignment marks are provided on the outer wall of the protective glass.

[0014] Preferably, both the first clamping block and the second clamping block are rectangular clamping blocks.

[0015] Preferably, one end of the first spring abuts against the stop block, and the other end abuts against the frame body;

[0016] One end of the second spring abuts against the second clamping block, and the other end abuts against the frame body;

[0017] One end of the third spring abuts against the third clamping block, and the other end abuts against the fixed block.

[0018] Preferably, the third clamping block is a triangular clamping block, the card slot is a triangular card slot, and the third clamping block is in clamping fit with the card slot.

[0019] Preferably, the number of the fourth springs is multiple, and they are evenly distributed on the inner sides of the left and right cover bodies.

[0020] Preferably, the gripper is a semi-circular gripper, and the shape of the gripper is a semi-circular ring. A rubber pad is provided on the inner side of the gripper.

[0021] Preferably, both the left and right cover bodies are semi-circular ring cover bodies.

[0022] A protection method for a lens protection device of a drone aerial photography device, the protection method comprising the following steps:

[0023] S1. Align the inner edges of the left and right cover bodies with the outer edge of the drone lens;

[0024] S2. Move the left and right cover bodies closer to the drone lens inwardly;

[0025] S3. Insert the two plug-in blocks on the left side into the card slots on the right side;

[0026] S4. The third spring pushes the third clamping block into the card slot to clamp the left and right cover bodies. At this time, the fourth spring fixes the device to the outer wall of the drone lens through the gripper;

[0027] S5. Place the protective glass in the inner cavity of the frame and align the angle of the protective glass through its marking lines;

[0028] S6. Pull the handle upwards;

[0029] S7. The handle pulls the second clamping block upwards through the vertical rod;

[0030] S8. The first spring resets and pushes the first clamping block into the groove.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0032] 1. For the lens protection device and its protection method of the UAV aerial photography equipment, the fixation of the device to the UAV lens is realized through structures such as the cover body, the fourth spring, the clamping hand, the plug-in block, the card slot, the fixed block, the cylindrical rod, the third spring, the third clamping block, the plug-in groove, etc., and the disassembly and replacement of the device are convenient.

[0033] 2. For the lens protection device and its protection method of the UAV aerial photography equipment, the convenient disassembly, replacement and installation of the protective glass are realized through structures such as the groove, the frame body, the cross bar, the first spring, the handle, the second spring, the vertical rod, the first clamping block, the second clamping block, the stop block, etc. This design has strong applicability, simple structure and obvious beneficial effects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 is the front sectional view of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 is the top view of the left cover body structure of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 is the top sectional view of the frame body structure of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 5 is the enlarged view at A of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6 is the enlarged view at B of the present invention.

[0040] In the figure: 1. Cover body, 2. Fourth spring, 3. Clamping hand, 4. Protective glass, 5. Plug-in block, 6. Card slot, 7. Groove, 8. Frame body, 9. Cross bar, 10. First spring, 11. Handle, 12. Second spring, 13. Vertical rod, 14. First clamping block, 15. Second clamping block, 16. Stop block, 17. Fixed block, 18. Cylindrical rod, 19. Third spring, 20. Third clamping block, 21. Plug-in groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0041] Next, in combination with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1-6 , the present invention provides a technical solution: a lens protection device for a drone aerial photography device, including two left and right cover bodies 1. The two left and right cover bodies 1 are both semi-circular ring-shaped cover bodies. The top ends of the two left and right cover bodies 1 are closely attached with a protective glass 4. Rectangular grooves 7 are provided on both the left and right sides of the protective glass 4, and the outer wall of the protective glass 4 is provided with alignment marks. Fixing devices are provided on both the left and right sides of the protective glass 4;

[0043] The fixing device includes a frame body 8, a cross bar 9, a first clamping block 14, a first spring 10, a stop block 16, a vertical bar 13, a second clamping block 15, a second spring 12, and a pull handle 11;

[0044] Frame bodies 8 are provided on both the left and right sides of the protective glass 4. The frame bodies 8 are semi-circular ring-shaped frame bodies. A cross bar 9 is inserted horizontally at the center position of the frame body 8. A first clamping block 14 is welded to the inner side of the cross bar 9. A first spring 10 is sleeved on the outer wall of the center position of the cross bar 9. A stop block 16 is welded to the inner side of the center position of the outer wall of the cross bar 9. A vertical bar 13 is inserted vertically at the center position of the frame body 4. A second clamping block 15 is welded to the bottom side of the outer wall of the vertical bar 13. A second spring 12 is sleeved on the outer wall of the center position of the vertical bar 13. A pull handle 11 is provided at the top end of the vertical bar 13. Place the protective glass 4 in the inner cavity of the frame body 8, align the angle of the protective glass 4 through its marking line, pull up the pull handle 11. At this time, the pull handle 11 pulls the second clamping block 15 upwards through the vertical bar 13, and the first spring 10 resets to push the first clamping block 14 into the groove 7 to realize the installation of the protective glass 4;

[0045] Insertion blocks 5 are symmetrically arranged at the upper and lower ends of the right side surface of the left cover body 1, and clamping grooves 6 are provided on the outer sides of the insertion blocks 5;

[0046] Insertion grooves 21 are symmetrically opened at the upper and lower ends of the left side surface of the right cover body 1. Fixing blocks 17 are symmetrically arranged at the upper and lower ends of the right cover body 1. A cylindrical rod 18 is inserted into the inner cavity of the fixing block 17. A third clamping block 20 is fixed to the inner side of the cylindrical rod 18. A third spring 19 is sleeved on the outer wall of the cylindrical rod 18. Move the two left and right cover bodies 1 closer to the drone lens inward. The two left insertion blocks 5 are inserted into the right clamping grooves 6. At this time, the third spring 19 pushes the third clamping block 20 into the clamping groove 6 to clamp the two left and right cover bodies 1 tightly.

[0047] As a preferred solution, further, clamping devices are provided on the inner sides of the left and right cover bodies 1;

[0048] The clamping device includes a fourth spring 2 and a clamp 3;

[0049] On the inner sides of the left and right cover bodies 1, fourth springs 2 are fixedly connected. The number of the fourth springs 2 is multiple and they are evenly distributed on the inner sides of the left and right cover bodies 1. A clamp 3 is fixed inside the fourth spring 2. The clamp 3 is a semi-circular clamp and its shape is a semi-circular ring. A rubber pad is provided on the inner side of the clamp 3. At this time, the device is fixed on the outer wall of the UAV lens through the fourth spring 2 and the clamp 3.

[0050] As a preferred solution, further, both the first block 14 and the second block 15 are rectangular blocks.

[0051] As a preferred solution, further, one end of the first spring 10 abuts against the stopper 16 and the other end abuts against the frame 8;

[0052] One end of the second spring 12 abuts against the second block 15 and the other end abuts against the frame 8;

[0053] One end of the third spring 19 abuts against the third block 20 and the other end abuts against the fixing block 17.

[0054] As a preferred solution, further, the third block 20 is a triangular block, the card slot 6 is a triangular card slot, and the third block 20 is in clamping fit with the card slot 6.

[0055] As a preferred solution, further, a protection method for the lens protection device of the UAV aerial photography equipment, the protection method includes the following steps:

[0056] S1. Align the inner edges of the left and right cover bodies 1 with the outer edge of the UAV lens;

[0057] S2. Move the left and right cover bodies 1 closer to the UAV lens inwardly;

[0058] S3. Insert the two left plug-in blocks 5 into the right card slot 6;

[0059] S4. The third spring 19 pushes the third block 20 into the card slot 6 to clamp the left and right cover bodies 1. At this time, the device is fixed on the outer wall of the UAV lens through the fourth spring 2 and the clamp 3;

[0060] S5. Place the protective glass 4 in the inner cavity of the frame 8 and align the angle of the protective glass 4 by aligning its markings;

[0061] S6. Pull up the pull handle 11;

[0062] S7. The pull handle 11 pulls the second block 15 upward through the vertical rod 13;

[0063] The first spring 10 resets to push the first latch 14 into the groove 7.

[0064] The detailed connection means are well-known techniques in the art. The following mainly introduces the working principle and process, and the specific work is as follows.

[0065] When in use, first align the inner edges of the left and right covers 1 with the outer edge of the UAV lens, and move the left and right covers 1 closer to the UAV lens inward. The two plug-in blocks 5 on the left are inserted into the slot 6 on the right. At this time, the third spring 19 pushes the third latch 20 into the slot 6 to clamp the left and right covers 1 tightly. At this time, the device is fixed on the outer wall of the UAV lens by the fourth spring 2 through the clamp 3. When disassembly is required, just pull up the cylindrical rod 18 to pull the third latch out of the slot 6 to achieve disassembly. At this time, place the protective glass 4 in the inner cavity of the frame 8, align the angle of the protective glass 4 by aligning its markings, and pull up the pull handle 11. At this time, the pull handle 11 pulls the second latch 15 upward through the vertical rod 13, and the first spring 10 resets to push the first latch 14 into the groove 7. This design has obvious beneficial effects and is worthy of popularization and use.

[0066] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; at the same time, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "snap connection", "shaft connection", "plug connection", "welding", "swivel connection", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, for those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0067] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A lens protection device for a drone aerial photography device, comprising two left and right cover bodies (1), characterized in that: A protective glass (4) is closely attached to the top ends of the two cover bodies (1) on the left and right. Fixing devices are arranged on both the left and right sides of the protective glass (4); The fixing device includes a frame body (8), a cross bar (9), a first clamping block (14), a first spring (10), a stopper (16), a vertical bar (13), a second clamping block (15), a second spring (12), and a pull handle (11); Frame bodies (8) are arranged on both the left and right sides of the protective glass (4). A cross bar (9) is inserted horizontally at the central position of the frame body (8). A first clamping block (14) is welded to the inner side of the cross bar (9). A first spring (10) is sleeved on the outer wall at the central position of the cross bar (9). A stopper (16) is welded to the inner side at the central position of the outer wall of the cross bar (9). A vertical bar (13) is inserted vertically at the central position of the frame body (4). A second clamping block (15) is welded to the bottom side of the outer wall of the vertical bar (13). A second spring (12) is sleeved on the outer wall at the central position of the vertical bar (13). A pull handle (11) is arranged at the top end of the vertical bar (13); Insertion blocks (5) are symmetrically arranged at the upper and lower ends of the right side surface of the left cover body (1). A clamping groove (6) is formed on the outer side of the insertion block (5); Insertion grooves (21) are symmetrically formed at the upper and lower ends of the left side surface of the right cover body (1). Fixing blocks (17) are symmetrically arranged at the upper and lower ends of the right cover body (1). A cylindrical rod (18) is inserted into the inner cavity of the fixing block (17). A third clamping block (20) is fixed to the inner side of the cylindrical rod (18). A third spring (19) is sleeved on the outer wall of the cylindrical rod (18).

2. The lens protection device for a drone aerial photography device according to claim 1, wherein: Clamping devices are arranged on the inner sides of the two cover bodies (1) on the left and right; The clamping device includes a fourth spring (2) and a clamping hand (3); Fourth springs (2) are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the two cover bodies (1) on the left and right. A clamping hand (3) is fixed to the inner side of the fourth spring (2).

3. The lens protection device for a drone aerial photography device according to claim 1, wherein: Grooves (7) are formed on both the left and right sides of the protective glass (4), and the grooves (7) are rectangular grooves. Alignment marks are arranged on the outer wall of the protective glass (4).

4. The lens protection device for a drone aerial photography device according to claim 1, wherein: Both the first clamping block (14) and the second clamping block (15) are rectangular clamping blocks.

5. The lens protection device for a drone aerial photography device according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the first spring (10) abuts against the stopper (16), and the other end abuts against the frame body (8); One end of the second spring (12) abuts against the second clamping block (15), and the other end abuts against the frame body (8); One end of the third spring (19) abuts against the third clamping block (20), and the other end abuts against the fixing block (17).

6. The lens protection device for a drone aerial photography device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third clamping block (20) is a triangular clamping block, the clamping groove (6) is a triangular clamping groove, and the third clamping block (20) is in clamping fit with the clamping groove (6).

7. The lens protection device for a drone aerial photography device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the fourth springs (2) is multiple, and they are evenly distributed on the inner sides of the two cover bodies (1) on the left and right.

8. The lens protection device for a drone aerial photography device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping hand (3) is a semi-circular clamping hand, and the shape of the clamping hand (3) is a semi-circular ring. A rubber pad is arranged on the inner side of the clamping hand (3).

9. The lens protection device for a drone aerial photography device according to claim 1, wherein: Both the two cover bodies (1) on the left and right are semi-circular ring cover bodies.

10. The protection method of the lens protection device of the UAV aerial photography equipment according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: Its protection method includes the following steps: S1. Align the inner edges of the left and right covers (1) with the outer edge of the drone lens; S2. Move the left and right covers (1) inward towards the drone lens; S3. Insert the two plug-in blocks (5) on the left into the slot (6) on the right; S4. The third spring (19) pushes the third block (20) into the slot (6) to clamp the left and right covers (1) tightly. At this time, the fourth spring (2) fixes the device to the outer wall of the drone lens through the clamp (3); S5. Place the protective glass (4) in the inner cavity of the frame (8) and align the angle of the protective glass (4) by its marking line; S6. Pull the handle (11) upward; S7. The handle (11) pulls the second block (15) upward through the vertical rod (13); S8. The first spring (10) resets and pushes the first block (14) into the groove (7).