Geographic surveying and mapping acquisition mechanism of unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides an unmanned aerial vehicle geographical surveying and mapping acquisition mechanism, belongs to the technical field of geographical surveying and mapping acquisition, mainly aims at the problem that the angle of a traditional unmanned aerial vehicle surveying and mapping camera is difficult to adjust, and adopts the technical scheme that the unmanned aerial vehicle geographical surveying and mapping acquisition mechanism comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body and a surveying and mapping camera, a connecting bottom plate is arranged at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, a swinging assembly is arranged at the bottom of the connecting bottom plate and comprises a swinging motor, the swinging motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting bottom plate, a cross-shaped connecting piece is connected to a main shaft of the swinging motor, an angle adjusting assembly is arranged at the bottom of the cross-shaped connecting piece, and a surveying and mapping camera is arranged on the angle adjusting assembly; by arranging the swing assembly and the angle adjusting assembly, the surveying and mapping camera can be driven to be adjusted at any angle, the problem that the angle of the camera of a traditional unmanned aerial vehicle is difficult to adjust is solved, and the application range is widened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of geographic surveying and mapping collection, and more specifically, particularly relates to a geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism of an unmanned aerial vehicle. Background Art

[0002] As a forward-looking and revolutionary technology, UAV technology has achieved remarkable achievements. With the continuous advancement and improvement of UAV technology, UAVs are increasingly used in various fields, especially in the field of geographic surveying and mapping. With their unique advantages, UAVs are gradually becoming an indispensable tool.

[0003] For example, the Chinese utility model patent with patent number 202223200946.1 provides a camera device for drone mapping. The device is equipped with a drone, a transparent cover and a camera. The camera is installed at the bottom of the drone, and images are collected through the camera. The transparent cover is set on the camera to protect the camera. However, traditional drone mapping uses the camera for mapping and collection, and the camera is fixedly installed and cannot be adjusted at an angle, resulting in its lack of applicability. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an unmanned aerial vehicle geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism to solve the technical problem in the prior art that traditional unmanned aerial vehicle surveying and mapping uses a camera for surveying and collection, and the camera is fixedly installed and cannot be adjusted in angle, resulting in its lack of applicability.

[0005] The purpose and function of the unmanned aerial vehicle geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism of the utility model are achieved by the following specific technical means:

[0006] A UAV geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism comprises an UAV body and a surveying and mapping camera, wherein the surveying and mapping camera is arranged below the UAV body, a connecting base plate is arranged at the bottom of the UAV body, a swinging assembly is arranged at the bottom of the connecting base plate, the swinging assembly comprises a swinging motor, the swinging motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting base plate, a cross connecting piece is connected to the main shaft of the swinging motor, an angle adjustment assembly is arranged at the bottom of the cross connecting piece, and the surveying and mapping camera is arranged on the angle adjustment assembly.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, the swing assembly further includes two groups of mounting seats, and both groups of mounting seats are fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone body by multiple groups of screws.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, a mounting groove is provided on one adjacent side of the two groups of mounting seats, a bearing is provided in the mounting groove, an annular connector is installed on the top of the bearing, and the bottom of the annular connector is connected to the cross connector.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, a protective component is provided on the upper cover of the surveying and mapping camera.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, the protection assembly includes two groups of protection covers, and adjacent sides of the two groups of protection covers are provided with fixing members, and the two groups of fixing members are fixedly connected to the cross connecting member by screws.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, one group of the protective covers is provided with an observation port corresponding to the surveying and mapping camera, and an image acquisition board is provided on the observation port.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, the protection assembly includes a transparent protection cover, the top of the transparent protection cover is fixedly connected to the two groups of mounting seats by multiple groups of screws, and the surveying and mapping camera is located inside the transparent protection cover.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment, the angle adjustment assembly includes a mounting bracket, the bottom of the cross connector is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket by screws, and the bottom of the mounting bracket is connected to the surveying and mapping camera.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment, the angle adjustment assembly further includes an angle adjustment motor, a mounting hole is formed on one side of the mounting bracket, and the angle adjustment motor is disposed on one side of the mounting hole.

[0015] According to a preferred embodiment, the main shaft of the angle adjustment motor passes through the mounting hole and is connected to the surveying and mapping camera.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. Through the setting of the swing component, when using the surveying and mapping collection mechanism, by starting the swing motor, the surveying and mapping camera can be driven to swing in the left and right directions, which solves the problem that it is difficult to adjust the camera angle of traditional UAVs and improves the scope of application. By adjusting the surveying and mapping camera to rotate at any angle in the horizontal plane, the collection field of view is no longer limited to a fixed direction, and the camera position can be freely adjusted according to the task requirements.

[0018] 2. Through the setting of the angle adjustment component, when using the surveying and mapping acquisition mechanism, by starting the angle adjustment motor, the surveying and mapping camera can be driven to adjust the angle in the vertical direction, so as to adjust the camera's top-down angle. It can be optimized for different terrains and acquisition tasks. The collected image data will be more comprehensive and real, further improving the applicability.

[0019] 3. Through the setting of the protective components, when using the surveying and mapping acquisition mechanism, the surveying and mapping camera can be protected by two sets of protective covers or transparent protective covers to prevent it from being damaged by the external environment. The transparent protective cover or image acquisition board can also be used to ensure the normal progress of surveying and mapping, thereby ensuring the stability of the acquisition quality and extending the service life of the mechanism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a UAV geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded diagram of a UAV geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the assembled swing component and angle adjustment component in a UAV geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure after splitting;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective components in the geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism of an unmanned aerial vehicle after assembly in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure after splitting;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective components after assembly in the second embodiment of the utility model of a UAV geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective component after being disassembled in the second embodiment of the utility model of an unmanned aerial vehicle geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism.

[0028] In the figure, the corresponding relationship between the component names and the figure numbers is as follows:

[0029] 11. UAV body; 12. Mapping camera; 13. Connecting base plate; 14. Cross connector; 21. Swing motor; 22. Mounting seat; 23. Mounting slot; 24. Bearing; 25. Ring connector; 31. Mounting bracket; 32. Angle adjustment motor; 33. Mounting hole; 41. Protective cover; 42. Fixing piece; 43. Observation port; 44. Image acquisition board; 45. Transparent protective cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Embodiment 1: As shown in the attached Figure 1 To Attachment Figure 6 As shown:

[0031] A geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism for an unmanned aerial vehicle comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body 11 and a surveying and mapping camera 12. The surveying and mapping camera 12 is arranged below the unmanned aerial vehicle body 11, a connecting base plate 13 is arranged at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 11, a swinging assembly is arranged at the bottom of the connecting base plate 13, the swinging assembly comprises a swinging motor 21, the swinging motor 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting base plate 13 by screws, a cross connecting piece 14 is connected to the main shaft of the swinging motor 21, an angle adjustment assembly is arranged at the bottom of the cross connecting piece 14, and the surveying and mapping camera 12 is installed thereon; the surveying and mapping camera 12 can be driven to swing in the left and right directions by starting the swinging motor 21, so as to solve the problem that it is difficult to adjust the camera angle of the traditional unmanned aerial vehicle and expand its application scope; by adjusting the surveying and mapping camera 12 to rotate at any angle in the horizontal plane, the collection field of view is no longer limited to a fixed direction, and the orientation of the surveying and mapping camera 12 can be freely adjusted according to the needs of different tasks.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the swing assembly also includes two groups of mounting seats 22, and the two groups of mounting seats 22 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone body 11 by multiple groups of screws; a mounting groove 23 is opened on the adjacent side of the two groups of mounting seats 22, and a bearing 24 is arranged in the mounting groove 23 to reduce friction and ensure that the assembly can rotate; an annular connector 25 is installed on the top of the bearing 24, and the bottom of the annular connector 25 is connected to the cross connector 14; wherein, the swing motor 21 drives the cross connector 14 to rotate, and the cross connector 14 is connected to the mounting seat 22 through the annular connector 25 and the bearing 24, so as to realize the left and right swing of the mapping camera 12 relative to the drone body 11; the fixation of the two groups of mounting seats 22 to the drone body 11, and the installation of the bearing 24 in the mounting groove 23 can effectively reduce friction and ensure the reliable operation of the assembly.

[0033] A protective component is provided on the upper cover of the surveying and mapping camera 12 .

[0034] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the protection assembly includes two groups of protection covers 41, and fixing parts 42 are provided on adjacent sides of the two groups of protection covers 41. The two groups of fixing parts 42 are fixedly connected to the cross connecting parts 14 by screws to achieve fixed installation of the protection covers 41; in addition, an observation port 43 is specially opened on one group of protection covers 41 corresponding to the position of the surveying and mapping camera 12, and an image acquisition board 44 is provided on the observation port 43, so that the surveying and mapping camera 12 can shoot and collect image information.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the protection component includes a transparent protective cover 45 , the top of the transparent protective cover 45 is fixedly connected to two groups of mounting seats 22 by multiple groups of screws, and the surveying and mapping camera 12 is located in the transparent protective cover 45 .

[0036] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the angle adjustment component includes a mounting bracket 31, the bottom of the cross connector 14 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 31 by screws, and the bottom of the mounting bracket 31 is connected to the surveying and mapping camera 12, thereby realizing the basic installation of the surveying and mapping camera 12; secondly, the angle adjustment component also includes an angle adjustment motor 32. In order to install this motor, a mounting hole 33 is opened on one side of the mounting bracket 31, and an angle adjustment motor 32 is arranged on one side of the mounting hole 33. Finally, through the channel in the mounting hole 33, the main shaft of the angle adjustment motor 32 can directly pass through the mounting hole 33 and be connected to the surveying and mapping camera 12. In this way, when the angle adjustment motor 32 is working, it can drive the surveying and mapping camera 12 to fine-tune the angle.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 4 As shown, by starting the angle adjustment motor 32, it can drive the surveying and mapping camera 12 connected thereto through the mounting hole 33 to fine-tune the angle in the vertical direction; specifically, when the angle adjustment motor 32 rotates its main shaft clockwise or counterclockwise, it can drive the surveying and mapping camera 12 installed under the mounting bracket 31 to tilt upward or downward by a certain angle respectively; this realizes the function of finely adjusting the top-view angle of the surveying and mapping camera 12. By adjusting its top-view angle, an optimal top-view perspective can be selected for image acquisition for different types of terrain or acquisition tasks, thereby further improving applicability.

[0038] Embodiment 2: Based on the UAV geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism provided in the first embodiment of the present application, the second embodiment of the present application proposes a UAV geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism. The second embodiment is only a preferred method of the first embodiment, and the implementation of the second embodiment will not affect the independent implementation of the first embodiment. The second embodiment of the present utility model will be further described below.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the protection component includes a transparent protective cover 45 , the top of the transparent protective cover 45 is fixedly connected to two groups of mounting seats 22 by multiple groups of screws, and the surveying and mapping camera 12 is located in the transparent protective cover 45 .

[0040] The difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the two sets of protective covers 41 in the first embodiment are replaced by an integral transparent protective cover 45, and the fixing method is changed from fixing with the cross connector 14 through two sets of fixing members 42 to directly fixing with the two sets of mounting seats 22 through multiple sets of screws; in addition, the observation port 43 and the image acquisition board 44 are removed. In this way, the protective structure in the second embodiment will be more compact and integrated than the first embodiment, and the middle connector is removed, which is more conducive to the fixed installation of the transparent protective cover 45; at the same time, the overall transparent structure can make the entire internal structure clearer, which is conducive to the inspection and maintenance of the equipment.

[0041] Compared with the first embodiment, the transparent protective cover 45 in the second embodiment simplifies the structure of the protective component, reduces the production cost, and achieves the protective effect at the same time.

[0042] The embodiments of the present invention are provided for the purpose of illustration and description, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the disclosed forms. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. The embodiments are selected and described to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of the present invention, and to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to understand the present invention and thereby design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for specific uses.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism, comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle body (11) and a surveying and mapping camera (12), characterized in that: The mapping camera (12) is arranged below the drone body (11); a connecting base plate (13) is arranged at the bottom of the drone body (11); a swing assembly is arranged at the bottom of the connecting base plate (13); the swing assembly comprises a swing motor (21); the swing motor (21) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting base plate (13); a cross connecting piece (14) is connected to the main shaft of the swing motor (21); an angle adjustment assembly is arranged at the bottom of the cross connecting piece (14); and the mapping camera (12) is arranged on the angle adjustment assembly.

2. The unmanned aerial vehicle geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The swing assembly also includes two groups of mounting seats (22), and the two groups of mounting seats (22) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone body (11) via multiple groups of screws.

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A mounting groove (23) is provided on one adjacent side of the two groups of mounting seats (22), a bearing (24) is provided in the mounting groove (23), an annular connecting piece (25) is installed on the top of the bearing (24), and the bottom of the annular connecting piece (25) is connected to the cross connecting piece (14).

4. The unmanned aerial vehicle geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper cover of the surveying and mapping camera (12) is provided with a protective component.

5. The unmanned aerial vehicle geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protection assembly comprises two groups of protection covers (41), and adjacent sides of the two groups of protection covers (41) are provided with fixing members (42), and the two groups of fixing members (42) are fixedly connected to the cross connecting member (14) by means of screws.

6. The unmanned aerial vehicle geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: One group of the protective covers (41) is provided with an observation port (43) corresponding to the surveying and mapping camera (12), and an image acquisition board (44) is provided on the observation port (43).

7. The unmanned aerial vehicle geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protective assembly comprises a transparent protective cover (45), the top of the transparent protective cover (45) being fixedly connected to two groups of mounting seats (22) via a plurality of groups of screws, and the surveying and mapping camera (12) being located inside the transparent protective cover (45).

8. The unmanned aerial vehicle geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle adjustment assembly comprises a mounting bracket (31), the bottom of the cross connection member (14) is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket (31) by means of screws, and the bottom of the mounting bracket (31) is connected to the surveying and mapping camera (12).

9. The unmanned aerial vehicle geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The angle adjustment component further comprises an angle adjustment motor (32); a mounting hole (33) is provided on one side of the mounting bracket (31); and the angle adjustment motor (32) is arranged on one side of the mounting hole (33).

10. The unmanned aerial vehicle geographic surveying and mapping collection mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: The main shaft of the angle adjustment motor (32) passes through the mounting hole (33) and is connected to the surveying and mapping camera (12).

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