Aerial photography inspection drone

By designing a protective mechanism for the protective compartment and closed components in the aerial patrol drone, combined with the remote control function of the conductive mechanism, the problem of poor waterproof and moisture-proof effect of the camera is solved, and higher protection performance and service life are achieved.

CN222713759UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04PLA AIR FORCE AVIATION UNIVERSITY
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Application Number
CN202421478326.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-26
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-26

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Technical Problem

The existing aerial patrol drone cameras are exposed and have poor waterproof and moisture-proof effects, which affects the service life of the device and the protective effect of the camera.

Method used

A protective mechanism including a protective compartment and a closure assembly is designed to achieve the opening and closing effect by flipping the movable shaft and the protective cover plate to protect the camera; and to cooperate with the ground controller through the conductive mechanism to remotely control the opening and closing of the protective cover plate.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the waterproof and moisture-proof effect of the camera in the aerial patrol drone, extends the service life of the device, and enhances the protective performance of the camera, avoiding damage caused by external factors.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of aerial photography unmanned aerial vehicle equipment, and provides an aerial photography inspection unmanned aerial vehicle, including an inspection unmanned aerial vehicle device body, a protective mechanism for protecting the aerial photography inspection device is arranged below the body, a conducting mechanism for cooperating with remote terminal control is connected to the outer side of the protective mechanism, the protective mechanism includes a protective chamber and a closing component sleeved on the outside of the aerial photography inspection device, and the conducting mechanism includes a control host and two conducting lines; the utility model greatly improves the waterproof and moisture-proof effect of the inspection device in the aerial photography inspection unmanned aerial vehicle to a certain extent through the protective mechanism, the inspection device is located in the protective chamber, and the protective cover can be turned on the outer side of the movable shaft to achieve an opening and closing effect, when it is opened, the inspection device can perform aerial photography inspection work for the unmanned aerial vehicle, and when the inspection device is not in use, the protective cover is closed along the movable shaft, thereby providing the inspection device with a waterproof and moisture-proof working effect and enhancing the protectiveness.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of aerial photography unmanned aerial vehicle equipment, in particular to an aerial photography patrol unmanned aerial vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Unmanned aircraft, referred to as "drones", are small aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment and self-contained program control devices, or operated completely or intermittently by on-board computers. With the development of intelligent technology, drone technology has gradually matured. The aircraft is equipped with navigation flight control systems, program control devices, power and power supply equipment, etc. The ground remote control and telemetry station personnel track, locate, remotely control, telemeter and digitally transmit it through data links and other equipment. Compared with large drones, it has the characteristics of small size, low cost, easy use, and adaptability to various flight environment requirements;

[0003] After searching, in the Chinese patent with publication number CN220054138U, an aerial photography inspection UAV is mentioned, including a body, a rotor is installed on the outside of the body, an electric-controlled flip plate is movably connected to the top of the body, the left and right ends of the electric-controlled flip plate are connected with protective baffles, the inner side of the protective baffle is installed with an electric-controlled push rod, and the outer side of the electric-controlled push rod is connected with a telescopic expansion plate. The utility model sets a self-cleaning protection mechanism, and the extension of the first electric-controlled telescopic rod drives the support connection block to extend, and then the second electric-controlled telescopic rod extends to move the cleaning brush plate to the top of the inspection camera, start the micro-servo motor to rotate the cleaning brush plate, clean the inspection camera, avoid debris and rainwater from blocking the inspection camera, ensure the accuracy and clarity of the inspection shooting, so that the inspection camera can be cleaned when the UAV is patrolling in the air, without the need to land the UAV on the ground for maintenance, thereby improving the efficiency of patrol shooting.

[0004] However, most of the existing aerial inspection drones install the inspection device (camera) at the bottom or front end of the drone to conduct aerial inspections during flight. However, the camera is easily damaged by external factors. Among them, since the camera is exposed on the outside of the drone, the waterproof and moisture-proof effect is not ideal, which in turn affects the service life of the device and the protection effect of the camera.

[0005] To this end, those skilled in the art have proposed an aerial photography and inspection drone to solve the problems raised by the background technology. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an aerial photography and inspection drone to solve the problems of poor waterproof and moisture-proof effect and imperfect device performance in the prior art.

[0007] An aerial inspection drone comprises an inspection drone device body, a protection mechanism for protecting the aerial inspection device is arranged below the body, a conduction mechanism for cooperating with a remote terminal control is connected to the outside of the protection mechanism, the protection mechanism comprises a protection chamber sleeved on the outside of the aerial inspection device and a closing component, the closing component is connected to the lower end of the protection chamber, the conduction mechanism is connected to one side of the protection chamber, the closing component comprises two sets of movable shafts and a protective cover plate, and the protective cover plate is flipped and closed to connect to the outside of the movable shaft;

[0008] The conduction mechanism includes a control host and two conduction wires, one end of the conduction wire is electrically connected to the internal terminal of the control host, and the other end of the conduction wire is connected to the outer end of the movable shaft. Two limiters are provided on the outside of the control host for fixing on one side of the protective compartment.

[0009] Preferably, four groups of flight blades for UAV flight are provided on the outside of the main body, and the outer ends of the flight blade axes are connected to protective outer rings for protection.

[0010] Preferably, an anti-skid bracket for improving the lifting stability of the drone is also provided under the main body.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. The utility model has a protective mechanism which greatly improves the waterproof and moisture-proof effect of the inspection device in the aerial inspection drone to a certain extent. The inspection device is located in the protective compartment. Two sets of closing components are provided at the bottom of the protective compartment. The closing components include a movable shaft and a protective cover. The protective cover can be opened and closed by flipping on the outside of the movable shaft. When opened, the inspection device can perform aerial inspection for the drone. When the inspection device is not in use, the protective cover is closed along the movable shaft, thereby providing the inspection device with a waterproof and moisture-proof working effect and enhancing protection.

[0013] 2. The utility model further improves the working performance of the device through the transmission mechanism, which can cooperate with the ground controller for remote terminal, and the control host and the transmission line in the transmission mechanism can control the rotation and steering of the movable shaft, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the protective cover on the outer side of the movable shaft. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall first-view structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model from a second viewing angle;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the protection mechanism and the conduction mechanism structure of the utility model.

[0017] In the figure:

[0018] 1. Main body; 2. Protection mechanism; 3. Transmission mechanism; 4. Protection compartment; 5. Movable shaft; 6. Protection cover; 7. Control host; 8. Transmission line; 9. Limiter; 10. Flying fan blades; 11. Protection outer ring; 12. Anti-slip bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following is a further detailed description of the implementation of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0020] As attached Figure 1 To Attachment Figure 3 As shown:

[0021] Embodiment 1: The utility model provides an aerial inspection drone, including an inspection drone device body 1, a protection mechanism 2 for protecting the aerial inspection device is provided below the body 1, a conduction mechanism 3 for cooperating with remote terminal control is connected to the outer side of the protection mechanism 2, the protection mechanism 2 includes a protection bin 4 and a closing component sleeved on the outside of the aerial inspection device, the closing component is connected to the lower end of the protection bin 4, the conduction mechanism 3 is connected to one side of the protection bin 4, the closing component includes two sets of movable shafts 5 and a protective cover plate 6, and the protective cover plate 6 is flipped and closed to connect the outer side of the movable shaft 5;

[0022] The transmission mechanism 3 includes a control host 7 and two transmission wires 8. One end of the transmission wire 8 is electrically connected to the internal terminal of the control host 7, and the other end of the transmission wire 8 is connected to the outer end of the movable shaft 5. Two limiters 9 are provided on the outside of the control host 7 for fixing on one side of the protective chamber 4.

[0023] The protective mechanism 2 greatly improves the waterproof and moisture-proof effect of the inspection device in the aerial inspection drone to a certain extent. The inspection device is located in the protective compartment 4. Two sets of closing components are provided at the bottom of the protective compartment 4. The closing components include a movable shaft 5 and a protective cover 6. The protective cover 6 can be opened and closed by flipping on the outside of the movable shaft 5. When open, the inspection device can perform aerial inspection work for the drone. When the inspection device is not in use, the protective cover 6 is closed along the movable shaft 5, thereby providing the inspection device with a waterproof and moisture-proof working effect and enhancing protection.

[0024] The transmission mechanism 3 further improves the working performance of the device, and can cooperate with the ground controller for remote terminal. The control host 7 and the transmission line 8 provided in the transmission mechanism 3 can control the rotation and steering of the movable shaft 5, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the protective cover 6 on the outside of the movable shaft 5.

[0025] The protection mechanism 2 includes a protection chamber 4 and a closing component which are sleeved on the outside of the aerial photography inspection device. The closing component is connected to the lower end of the protection chamber 4 , and the conduction mechanism 3 is connected to one side of the protection chamber 4 .

[0026] The protection bin 4 provided in the protection mechanism 2 is a protection box structure. The closing assembly is connected to the lower end of the protection bin 4 , and the conduction mechanism 3 is fixed to one side of the protection bin 4 through a limiter 9 .

[0027] The closing assembly includes two sets of movable shafts 5 and protective cover plates 6 , and the protective cover plates 6 are flipped over and closed to connect to the outer sides of the movable shafts 5 .

[0028] As can be seen from the above, the closing component includes a movable axis 5 and a protective cover 6. The protective cover 6 can be opened and closed by flipping on the outside of the movable axis 5. When open, the inspection device can perform aerial inspection work for the drone. When the inspection device is not in use, the protective cover 6 is closed along the movable axis 5, thereby providing the inspection device with a waterproof and moisture-proof working effect and enhancing protection.

[0029] Embodiment 2: The conduction mechanism 3 includes a control host 7 and two conduction wires 8, one end of the conduction wire 8 is electrically connected to the internal terminal of the control host 7, and the other end of the conduction wire 8 is connected to the outer end of the movable shaft 5. Two limiters 9 are provided on the outside of the control host 7 for fixing on one side of the protective compartment 4.

[0030] As can be seen from the above, the transmission mechanism 3 further improves the working performance of the device, and can cooperate with the ground controller for remote terminal. It mainly includes a control host 7 fixed on one side of the protection bin 4 by a limiter 9, and two transmission lines 8, wherein one end of the transmission line 8 is connected to the terminal in the control host 7, and the other end of the transmission line 8 is connected to the outer end of the movable shaft 5. The control host 7 can cooperate with the ground controller for remote terminal. When the control host 7 receives the work of opening the protective cover 6, the transmission line 8 drives the movable shaft 5 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby opening the protective cover 6 connected to the outside of the movable shaft 5. The protection bin 4 is in an open state at this time, and the inspection device can perform aerial inspection work. After the aerial inspection work is completed, when the control host 7 receives the work of closing the protective cover 6, the transmission line 8 drives the movable shaft 5 to rotate forward, thereby closing the protective cover 6 connected to the outside of the movable shaft 5 at the lower end of the protection bin 4. The protection bin 4 is in a closed state at this time, thereby providing a waterproof and moisture-proof working effect for the inspection device and enhancing the protection.

[0031] Four sets of flying blades 10 for UAV flight are arranged on the outside of the main body 1. The outer ends of the axes of the flying blades 10 are connected with protective outer rings 11 for protection. An anti-skid bracket 12 for improving the lifting stability of the UAV is also arranged under the main body 1.

[0032] The protective outer ring 11 can provide a certain degree of protection for the flight blades 10 to reduce accidental damage, and the anti-slip bracket 12 can be more stable when the drone is taking off and landing to prevent side falls.

[0033] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0035] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0036] In the drawings of the embodiments disclosed in the present utility model, only the structures related to the embodiments disclosed in the present utility model are involved, and other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present utility model can be combined with each other.

[0037] The embodiments of the present invention are provided for the purpose of illustration and description. Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An aerial photography and inspection drone, characterized by: The invention comprises a patrol drone device body (1), wherein a protective mechanism (2) for protecting the aerial patrol device is arranged below the body (1), and a conducting mechanism (3) for cooperating with a remote terminal control is connected to the outer side of the protective mechanism (2), wherein the protective mechanism (2) comprises a protective chamber (4) sleeved on the outside of the aerial patrol device and a closing component, wherein the closing component is connected to the lower end of the protective chamber (4), and the conducting mechanism (3) is connected to one side of the protective chamber (4), and the closing component comprises two sets of movable shafts (5) and a protective cover plate (6), wherein the protective cover plate (6) is turned over and closed to connect to the outer side of the movable shaft (5); The transmission mechanism (3) comprises a control host (7) and two transmission wires (8), one end of the transmission wire (8) is electrically connected to an internal terminal of the control host (7), and the other end of the transmission wire (8) is connected to the outer end of the movable shaft (5). Two limiters (9) for fixing to one side of the protective bin (4) are provided on the outer side of the control host (7).

2. The aerial photography inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four groups of flying blades (10) for the drone are arranged on the outside of the main body (1), and the outer ends of the axes of the flying blades (10) are connected to protective outer rings (11) for protection.

3. The aerial photography inspection drone as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: An anti-skid bracket (12) for improving the lifting stability of the drone is also provided below the main body (1).

Citation Information

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  • Aerial photography patrol unmanned aerial vehicle

    CN220054138U