Camera shooting unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of camera shooting, in particular to a camera shooting unmanned aerial vehicle which comprises a camera shooting support, a camera shooting component is rotationally connected to the camera shooting support, two conversion components are fixedly connected to the camera shooting support, an unmanned aerial vehicle is arranged between the two conversion components, and a butt joint component is fixedly connected to the camera shooting support. The camera part comprises a rotating support, a swinging arm I is rotationally connected to the rotating support, a swinging arm II is rotationally connected to the swinging arm I, a mounting seat is rotationally connected to the swinging arm II, and a camera is mounted on the mounting seat; according to the invention, the position of the camera shooting equipment can be ensured and the unmanned aerial vehicle can be replaced in one scene or site, so that the camera shooting position is ensured and the endurance of flight is also ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of photography, and more specifically to a camera drone. Background Technology

[0002] A camera drone is a drone equipped with camera equipment that can fly wirelessly or along preset routes to capture photos or videos from the air. For example, patent number CN111284692A discloses a panoramic camera drone. This panoramic camera drone includes a hollow fuselage, multiple cameras, a stabilizer, and a main propulsion device. However, in the field of photography, due to the difficulty in fixing camera locations and capturing scenes, and the relatively high power consumption of drones, a technical solution is needed that can ensure the camera footage remains stationary within a scene while allowing the drone to be switched. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a camera drone that can maintain the position of the camera equipment within a scene or location, allowing the drone to be replaced, thereby ensuring both the camera position and flight endurance.

[0004] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A camera drone includes a camera bracket, a camera component rotatably connected to the camera bracket, two conversion components fixedly connected to the camera bracket, a drone disposed between the two conversion components, and a docking component fixedly connected to the camera bracket;

[0006] The camera component includes a rotating bracket, on which a swing arm I is rotatably connected, on which a swing arm II is rotatably connected, on which a mounting base is rotatably connected, and on which a camera is mounted;

[0007] A power mechanism I for driving the rotating bracket to rotate is fixedly connected to the camera bracket. The power mechanism I is preferably a servo motor. A power mechanism II for driving the swing arm I to rotate is fixedly connected to the rotating bracket. The power mechanism II is preferably a servo motor. A power mechanism III for driving the swing arm II to rotate is fixedly connected to the swing arm I. The power mechanism III is preferably a servo motor. A power mechanism IV for driving the mounting base to rotate is fixedly connected to the swing arm II. The power mechanism IV is preferably a servo motor.

[0008] The conversion component includes a connecting column, which is fixedly connected to the camera bracket. A rotating cylinder is rotatably connected to the connecting column, and a conversion plate is fixedly connected to the rotating cylinder. Two rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the conversion plate. Each rotating shaft is fixedly connected to a plug-in bracket, and each plug-in bracket is provided with a plug-in slot. A fixed pulley is fixedly connected to the connecting column, and a straightening pulley is fixedly connected to each of the two rotating shafts. Both straightening pulleys are connected to the fixed pulleys for transmission.

[0009] A power mechanism V for driving the rotating cylinder to rotate is fixedly connected to the connecting column. The power mechanism V is preferably a servo motor.

[0010] The docking component includes a sliding bracket, which is fixedly connected to the camera bracket. A lead screw is rotatably connected to the sliding bracket, and a sliding block is slidably connected to the sliding bracket. The sliding block is threadedly connected to the lead screw, and a telescopic mechanism I is fixedly connected to the sliding block. A docking frame is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic mechanism I.

[0011] The docking frame is provided with a docking groove, and an electromagnet is installed inside the docking groove;

[0012] A power mechanism VI for rotating a drive screw is fixedly connected to the sliding bracket, and the power mechanism VI is preferably a servo motor;

[0013] The drone includes a flight support, on which four flight arms are rotatably connected. Each flight arm is rotatably connected to an impeller. Four telescopic mechanisms II are fixedly connected to the flight support. Telescopic mechanisms III are fixedly connected to the telescopic ends of the four telescopic mechanisms II. Dating motors are fixedly connected to the telescopic ends of the four telescopic mechanisms III. Dating wheels are fixedly connected to the output shafts of the four docking motors. The docking wheels can be inserted into the docking slots.

[0014] A docking block is fixedly connected to the flight support. The docking block is provided with a suction groove. The docking block can be inserted into the docking groove, and the electromagnet can be attracted into the suction groove. The upper end of the docking groove is tilted outward.

[0015] A power mechanism VII, which drives the flight arm to rotate, is fixedly connected to the flight support. The power mechanism VII is preferably a servo motor. A power mechanism VIII, which drives the impeller to rotate, is fixedly connected to the flight arm. The power mechanism VIII is preferably a servo motor.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0017] The drone is clamped by two conversion components, thus connecting the drone and the camera component. The camera component can then record video, and the drone can carry the camera component to fly to a designated location. After recording for a period of time, it needs to continue recording. When the drone's battery is low, another drone is pre-activated. The docking component connects to the other drone, and the docking component stores the second drone between the two conversion components. The first drone then separates from the two conversion components, completing the drone replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0019] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram illustrating the switching state between the first and second drones of this invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first connection structure between the drone and the camera bracket of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second connection structure between the drone and the camera bracket of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the camera bracket structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the camera bracket, camera component, docking component, and conversion component of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the conversion component structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the camera component structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the docking component structure of the present invention;

[0027] Figures 9 to 12 This is a schematic diagram of the drone structure of the present invention.

[0028] In the picture:

[0029] 10-inch camera bracket;

[0030] Camera component 20; Rotating bracket 21; Swing arm I 22; Swing arm II 23; Mounting base 24;

[0031] Conversion component 30; connecting column 31; rotating cylinder 32; conversion plate 33; rotating shaft 34; plug-in bracket 35; plug-in groove 36; fixed pulley 37; straightening pulley 38;

[0032] 40. Connecting component; 41. Sliding bracket; 42. Lead screw; 43. Sliding block; 44. Telescopic mechanism I; 45. Connecting frame; 46. Connecting groove; 47. Electromagnet;

[0033] 50. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV); 51. Flight support; 52. Flight arm; 53. Impeller; 54. Telescopic mechanism II; 55. Telescopic mechanism III; 56. Docking motor; 57. Docking wheel; 58. Docking block; 59. Suction groove. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] like Figure 1As shown, in order to achieve the technical effect of "ensuring the position of the camera equipment within a scene or location, changing the drone, and thus ensuring the camera position while also ensuring flight endurance", the structure and function of a camera drone will be described in detail below.

[0036] A camera drone includes a camera bracket 10, a camera component 20 rotatably connected to the camera bracket 10, two conversion components 30 fixedly connected to the camera bracket 10, a drone 50 disposed between the two conversion components 30, and a docking component 40 fixedly connected to the camera bracket 10.

[0037] In use, the drone 50 is clamped by two conversion components 30, thereby connecting the drone 50 and the camera component 20. The camera component 20 can take pictures, and the drone 50 can drive the camera component 20 to fly to a designated position and take pictures for a period of time. When the drone 50 is low on power, another drone 50 is pre-activated. The docking component 40 connects to the other drone 50, and the docking component 40 stores the second drone 50 between the two conversion components 30. The first drone 50 is then separated from the two conversion components 30, completing the replacement of the drone 50.

[0038] like Figures 2 to 12 As shown below, the structure and function of the camera component 20, the conversion component 30, the docking component 40, and the drone 50 will be described in detail.

[0039] The camera component 20 includes a rotating bracket 21, a swing arm I 22 rotatably connected to the rotating bracket 21, a swing arm II 23 rotatably connected to the swing arm I 22, a mounting base 24 rotatably connected to the swing arm II 23, and a camera mounted on the mounting base 24.

[0040] A power mechanism I for driving the rotating bracket 21 to rotate is fixedly connected to the camera bracket 10. The power mechanism I is preferably a servo motor. A power mechanism II for driving the swing arm I 22 to rotate is fixedly connected to the rotating bracket 21. The power mechanism II is preferably a servo motor. A power mechanism III for driving the swing arm II 23 to rotate is fixedly connected to the swing arm II 22. The power mechanism III is preferably a servo motor. A power mechanism IV for driving the mounting base 24 to rotate is fixedly connected to the swing arm II 23. The power mechanism IV is preferably a servo motor.

[0041] The conversion component 30 includes a connecting column 31, which is fixedly connected to the camera bracket 10. A rotating cylinder 32 is rotatably connected to the connecting column 31. A conversion plate 33 is fixedly connected to the rotating cylinder 32. Two rotating shafts 34 are rotatably connected to the conversion plate 33. Each rotating shaft 34 is fixedly connected to a plug-in bracket 35. Each plug-in bracket 35 is provided with a plug-in slot 36. A fixed pulley 37 is fixedly connected to the connecting column 31. A straightening pulley 38 is fixedly connected to each of the two rotating shafts 34. Both straightening pulleys 38 are connected to the fixed pulley 37 in a transmission connection.

[0042] A power mechanism V for driving the rotating cylinder 32 to rotate is fixedly connected to the connecting column 31. The power mechanism V is preferably a servo motor.

[0043] The docking component 40 includes a sliding bracket 41, which is fixedly connected to the camera bracket 10. A lead screw 42 is rotatably connected to the sliding bracket 41. A sliding block 43 is slidably connected to the sliding bracket 41. The sliding block 43 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 42. A telescopic mechanism I 44 is fixedly connected to the sliding block 43. A docking frame 45 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic mechanism I 44.

[0044] A docking groove 46 is provided on the docking frame 45, and an electromagnet 47 is provided inside the docking groove 46;

[0045] A power mechanism VI for rotating a drive screw 42 is fixedly connected to the sliding bracket 41. The power mechanism VI is preferably a servo motor.

[0046] The drone 50 includes a flight support 51, four flight arms 52 are rotatably connected to the flight support 51, each flight arm 52 is rotatably connected to an impeller 53, four telescopic mechanisms II 54 are fixedly connected to the flight support 51, each telescopic mechanism III 55 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of each of the four telescopic mechanisms II 54, each telescopic mechanism III 55 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of each of the four telescopic mechanisms III 55, and each of the four telescopic mechanisms III 56 is fixedly connected to a docking motor 56. Each of the four docking motors 56 has a docking wheel 57 fixedly connected to its output shaft, and the docking wheel 57 can be inserted into the docking groove 46.

[0047] A docking block 58 is fixedly connected to the flight support 51. The docking block 58 is provided with a suction groove 59. The docking block 58 can be inserted into the docking groove 46. The electromagnet 47 can be attracted into the suction groove 59. The upper end of the docking groove 46 is inclined to the outside.

[0048] A power mechanism VII for driving the flight arm 52 to rotate is fixedly connected to the flight support 51. The power mechanism VII is preferably a servo motor. A power mechanism VIII for driving the impeller 53 to rotate is fixedly connected to the flight arm 52. The power mechanism VIII is preferably a servo motor.

[0049] Start the power mechanism VIII. The output shaft of the power mechanism VIII drives the impeller 53 to rotate. When the impeller 53 rotates, it generates lift to propel the UAV 50 into flight.

[0050] When using, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first drone 50 and the two conversion components 30 are connected. At this time, the four docking wheels 57 are respectively inserted into the two insertion slots 36 located on the lower side. The first drone 50 is connected to the camera bracket 10 through the two conversion components 30. The first drone 50 drives the camera bracket 10 to fly. The camera bracket 10 drives the camera component 20 to move, so that the camera component 20 moves to the designated camera position.

[0051] Once the camera component 20 moves to the designated position, power mechanisms I, II, III, and IV are activated. The output shaft of power mechanism I drives the rotating bracket 21 to rotate, the output shaft of power mechanism II drives the swing arm I 22 to swing, the output shaft of power mechanism III drives the swing arm II 23 to swing, and the output shaft of power mechanism IV drives the mounting base 24 to rotate. The mounting base 24 then moves the camera. By activating power mechanisms I, II, III, and IV, the position of the camera can be adjusted according to different usage requirements, moving the camera to the designated position to meet different shooting needs.

[0052] Furthermore, when drone 50 carries camera component 20 to a designated location and records video for a period of time, it needs to continue recording. If drone 50 runs out of power, another drone 50 is activated, such as... Figure 1 As shown, when power mechanism VII is activated, the output shaft of power mechanism VII drives the flying arm 52 to swing, and the flying arm 52 drives the impeller 53 to move, thereby adjusting the position of the impeller 53, as shown. Figure 2 As shown, the flight arm 52 of the first drone is set horizontally, while the flight arm 52 of the second drone is set vertically, which facilitates the connection between the second drone and the two conversion components 30.

[0053] When the second drone flies near the first drone, the power mechanism VI and the telescopic mechanism I 44 are activated. The output shaft of the power mechanism VI drives the lead screw 42 to rotate. When the lead screw 42 rotates, it drives the sliding block 43 to move through the thread, causing the sliding block 43 to slide on the sliding bracket 41. The telescopic end of the telescopic mechanism I 44 drives the docking frame 45 to move, causing the docking frame 45 to extend. The electromagnet 47 is energized, and the electromagnet 47 attracts the suction groove 59 on the second drone 50. The suction groove 59 can be filled with an iron object, and then the docking block 58 on the second drone 50 enters the docking groove 46. The electromagnet 47 is attracted into the suction groove 59, and the power mechanism VI and the telescopic mechanism I 44 are activated. The power mechanism VI and the telescopic mechanism I 44 drive the drone 50 to move, so that the second drone 50 moves between the two conversion components 30. The four docking wheels 57 on the second drone 50 move into the two insertion grooves 36 located on the upper side. Figure 3 As shown, at this time, the docking motor 56 on the first drone 50 is activated. The output shaft of the docking motor 56 drives the docking wheel 57 to move. The docking wheel 57 drives the drone 50 to move, so that the first drone 50 and the two conversion components 30 are separated.

[0054] The power mechanism V on the second drone 50 is activated. The output shaft of the power mechanism V drives the rotating cylinder 32 to rotate, which in turn drives the conversion plate 33 to move. The conversion plate 33 then drives the two insertion brackets 35 to move, thereby changing the position of the two insertion brackets 35. Simultaneously, the telescopic mechanisms II 54 and III 55 on the second drone 50 are activated. Telescopic mechanisms II 54 and III 55 can be hydraulic cylinders or electric push rods. The telescopic ends of telescopic mechanisms II 54 and III 55 drive the docking wheel 57 to move, thereby adjusting the position of the docking wheel 57, so that the second drone 50 also moves to the desired position. Figure 2 The location shown facilitates the replacement of the next drone 50.

Claims

1. A camera drone, comprising a camera bracket (10), characterized in that: A camera component (20) is rotatably connected to the camera bracket (10), two conversion components (30) are fixedly connected to the camera bracket (10), a drone (50) is arranged between the two conversion components (30), and a docking component (40) is fixedly connected to the camera bracket (10).

2. A camera drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera component (20) includes a rotating bracket (21), a swing arm I (22) is rotatably connected to the rotating bracket (21), a swing arm II (23) is rotatably connected to the swing arm I (22), a mounting base (24) is rotatably connected to the swing arm II (23), and a camera is mounted on the mounting base (24).

3. A camera drone according to claim 2, characterized in that: The camera bracket (10) is fixedly connected to a power mechanism I that drives the rotating bracket (21) to rotate, the rotating bracket (21) is fixedly connected to a power mechanism II that drives the swing arm I (22) to rotate, the swing arm I (22) is fixedly connected to a power mechanism III that drives the swing arm II (23) to rotate, and the swing arm II (23) is fixedly connected to a power mechanism IV that drives the mounting base (24) to rotate.

4. A camera drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conversion component (30) includes a connecting column (31), which is fixedly connected to the camera bracket (10). A rotating cylinder (32) is rotatably connected to the connecting column (31). A conversion plate (33) is fixedly connected to the rotating cylinder (32). Two rotating shafts (34) are rotatably connected to the conversion plate (33). A plug-in bracket (35) is fixedly connected to each rotating shaft (34). A plug-in slot (36) is provided on each plug-in bracket (35). A fixed pulley (37) is fixedly connected to the connecting column (31). A straightening pulley (38) is fixedly connected to each of the two rotating shafts (34). Both straightening pulleys (38) are connected to the fixed pulley (37) in a transmission connection.

5. A camera drone according to claim 4, characterized in that: A power mechanism V for driving the rotating cylinder (32) to rotate is fixedly connected to the connecting column (31).

6. A camera drone according to claim 4, characterized in that: The docking component (40) includes a sliding bracket (41), which is fixedly connected to the camera bracket (10). A lead screw (42) is rotatably connected to the sliding bracket (41), and a sliding block (43) is slidably connected to the sliding bracket (41). The sliding block (43) is threadedly connected to the lead screw (42), and a telescopic mechanism I (44) is fixedly connected to the sliding block (43). A docking frame (45) is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the telescopic mechanism I (44).

7. A camera drone according to claim 6, characterized in that: The docking frame (45) is provided with a docking groove (46), and an electromagnet (47) is provided in the docking groove (46). A power mechanism VI for rotating the drive screw (42) is fixedly connected to the sliding bracket (41).

8. A camera drone according to claim 7, characterized in that: The UAV (50) includes a flight support (51), four flight arms (52) are rotatably connected to the flight support (51), each flight arm (52) is rotatably connected to an impeller (53), four telescopic mechanisms II (54) are fixedly connected to the flight support (51), telescopic mechanisms III (55) are fixedly connected to the telescopic ends of the four telescopic mechanisms II (54), docking motors (56) are fixedly connected to the telescopic ends of the four telescopic mechanisms III (55), and docking wheels (57) are fixedly connected to the output shafts of the four docking motors (56). The docking wheels (57) can be inserted into the docking groove (46).

9. A camera drone according to claim 8, characterized in that: A docking block (58) is fixedly connected to the flight support (51). A suction groove (59) is provided on the docking block (58). The docking block (58) can be inserted into the docking groove (46). The electromagnet (47) can be attracted into the suction groove (59). The upper end of the docking groove (46) is inclined to the outside.

10. A camera drone according to claim 9, characterized in that: The flight support (51) is fixedly connected to a power mechanism VII that drives the flight arm (52) to rotate, and the flight arm (52) is fixedly connected to a power mechanism VIII that drives the impeller (53) to rotate.

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