Shooting camera protection structure for unmanned aerial vehicle

By designing a protective structure including a transparent protective case and buffer layer on the drone camera, the problem that traditional drone cameras cannot be protected in emergencies is solved, and the safety and structural stability of the camera are improved.

CN222988386UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17BINA ZHIHANG (SHENZHEN) TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421760753.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-24
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-24

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Technical Problem

The cameras of traditional drones lack protective structures, which leads to inability to protect the camera when colliding with objects in emergencies, reducing the safety of the camera.

Method used

A protective structure for shooting cameras for drones is designed, including drones, camera components, fixing rings, transparent protective case, transparent buffer layer, positioning block, fixing sleeve and shrapnel to protect the camera through transparent protective case and transparent buffer layer.

Benefits of technology

The camera is effectively protected and the safety problems reduced due to collisions are avoided. At the same time, the stability and convenience of the structure are improved by setting up a rotating sleeve, limiting ring, support ring, buffer ring and moving ring.

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Abstract

The shooting camera protection structure comprises the unmanned aerial vehicle, a camera shooting assembly is fixedly installed at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle, a fixing ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the camera shooting assembly is located in the fixing ring, and a transparent protection shell is arranged on the outer side of the camera shooting assembly. The top of the transparent protective shell is in threaded connection with the interior of the fixing ring, a transparent buffer layer is fixedly connected to the surface of the transparent protective shell, and a positioning block is arranged on the right side of the fixing ring. The unmanned aerial vehicle, the camera shooting assembly, the fixing ring, the transparent protection shell, the transparent buffer layer, the positioning block, the fixing sleeve and the elastic piece are used in cooperation, so that the camera can be protected, and the problems that a camera of a traditional unmanned aerial vehicle is single in structure, lacks a protection structure and is inconvenient to use are solved. And the camera cannot be protected when the camera collides with an object in an emergency, so that the safety of the camera is easily reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to a protective structure for a shooting camera of an unmanned aerial vehicle. Background Art

[0002] An unmanned aerial vehicle, abbreviated as 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. The cameras of traditional UAVs have a single structure and lack a protective structure. When colliding with an object in an emergency, they cannot protect the camera, which easily causes problems of reducing the safety of the camera. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] To solve the problems raised in the above background art, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a protective structure for a shooting camera of an unmanned aerial vehicle, which has the advantage of being able to protect the camera, and solves the problems that the cameras of traditional UAVs have a single structure, lack a protective structure, and cannot protect the camera when colliding with an object in an emergency, easily causing problems of reducing the safety of the camera.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the present utility model provides the following technical solution: A protective structure for a shooting camera of an unmanned aerial vehicle, including an unmanned aerial vehicle. A camera assembly is fixedly installed at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle. A fixing ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The camera assembly is located inside the fixing ring. A transparent protective shell is arranged on the outside of the camera assembly. The top of the transparent protective shell is threadedly connected to the inside of the fixing ring. A transparent buffer layer is fixedly connected to the surface of the transparent protective shell. A positioning block is arranged on the right side of the fixing ring. The left side of the positioning block penetrates into the inside of the transparent protective shell. A fixing sleeve is fixedly connected to the right side of the fixing ring. The positioning block is located inside the fixing sleeve. The top and bottom of the positioning block respectively extend to the top and bottom of the fixing sleeve. A elastic sheet is fixedly connected to the right side of the positioning block. The right side of the elastic sheet is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing sleeve.

[0005] Preferably, a rotating sleeve is fixedly connected to the top of the surface of the transparent protective shell. The bottom of the rotating sleeve is fixedly connected to the top of the transparent buffer layer.

[0006] Preferably, a limiting ring is fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the transparent protective shell. A sealing gasket is fixedly connected to the top of the limiting ring. The top of the sealing gasket contacts the bottom of the fixing ring.

[0007] Preferably, a supporting ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting ring. The surface of the supporting ring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the transparent protective shell.

[0008] Preferably, a buffer ring is sleeved on the surface of the positioning block, and the surface of the buffer ring is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed ring.

[0009] Preferably, a moving ring is sleeved on the surface of the fixed sleeve, and the surface of the positioning block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the moving ring.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0011] 1. The present utility model is used in combination with a drone, a camera assembly, a fixed ring, a transparent protective shell, a transparent buffer layer, a positioning block, a fixed sleeve and a shrapnel, so as to have the advantage of being able to protect the camera, and solves the problems that the camera of the traditional drone has a single structure, lacks a protection structure, and cannot protect the camera when colliding with an object in case of an emergency, which is likely to reduce the safety of the camera.

[0012] 2. By setting a rotating sleeve, the present utility model can facilitate the rotation of the transparent protective shell and avoid the situation that the transparent protective shell is not easy to rotate.

[0013] 3. By setting a limiting ring, the present utility model can limit the transparent protective shell and avoid the situation that the transparent protective shell shakes after long-term use, improving the stability of the transparent protective shell.

[0014] 4. By setting a support ring, the present utility model can assist in supporting the limiting ring and avoid the situation that the limiting ring is deformed after long-term use, improving the stability of the limiting ring.

[0015] 5. By setting a buffer ring, the present utility model can protect the positioning block and avoid the situation that the positioning block is damaged by colliding with the fixed ring, improving the safety of the positioning block.

[0016] 6. By setting a moving ring, the present utility model can facilitate the movement of the positioning block and avoid the situation that the positioning block is not easy to move. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is the present utility model Figure 1 the enlarged structure diagram at A in;

[0019] Figure 3 is the present utility model Figure 1 the enlarged structure diagram at B in;

[0020] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional view of the fixed sleeve of the present utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1, unmanned aerial vehicle; 2, camera assembly; 3, fixing ring; 4, transparent protective shell; 5, transparent buffer layer; 6, positioning block; 7, fixing sleeve; 8, elastic sheet; 9, rotating sleeve; 10, limiting ring; 11, sealing gasket; 12, support ring; 13, buffer ring; 14, moving ring. Detailed implementation manner

[0022] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. 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.

[0023] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, a camera protection structure for an unmanned aerial vehicle provided by the present invention includes an unmanned aerial vehicle 1. A camera assembly 2 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1. A fixing ring 3 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1. The camera assembly 2 is located inside the fixing ring 3. A transparent protective shell 4 is arranged outside the camera assembly 2. The top of the transparent protective shell 4 is threadedly connected inside the fixing ring 3. A transparent buffer layer 5 is fixedly connected to the surface of the transparent protective shell 4. A positioning block 6 is arranged on the right side of the fixing ring 3. The left side of the positioning block 6 penetrates into the inside of the transparent protective shell 4. A fixing sleeve 7 is fixedly connected to the right side of the fixing ring 3. The positioning block 6 is located inside the fixing sleeve 7. The top and bottom of the positioning block 6 respectively extend to the top and bottom of the fixing sleeve 7. An elastic sheet 8 is fixedly connected to the right side of the positioning block 6. The right side of the elastic sheet 8 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing sleeve 7.

[0024] Refer to Figure 2 , a rotating sleeve 9 is fixedly connected to the top of the surface of the transparent protective shell 4. The bottom of the rotating sleeve 9 is fixedly connected to the top of the transparent buffer layer 5.

[0025] As a technical optimization scheme of the present invention, by setting the rotating sleeve 9, it is possible to facilitate the rotation of the transparent protective shell 4 and avoid the situation where the transparent protective shell 4 is not easy to rotate.

[0026] Refer to Figure 2 , a limiting ring 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the transparent protective shell 4. A sealing gasket 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the limiting ring 10. The top of the sealing gasket 11 contacts the bottom of the fixing ring 3.

[0027] As a technical optimization scheme of the present invention, by setting the limiting ring 10, it is possible to limit the transparent protective shell 4 and avoid the situation where the transparent protective shell 4 shakes after long-term use, improving the stability of the transparent protective shell 4.

[0028] Refer toFigure 2 At the bottom of the limit ring 10, a support ring 12 is fixedly connected, and the surface of the support ring 12 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the transparent protective shell 4.

[0029] As a technical optimization scheme of the present utility model, by providing the support ring 12, it can assist in supporting the limit ring 10, avoiding the deformation of the limit ring 10 during long-term use, and improving the stability of the limit ring 10.

[0030] Reference Figure 3 A buffer ring 13 is sleeved on the surface of the positioning block 6, and the surface of the buffer ring 13 is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed ring 3.

[0031] As a technical optimization scheme of the present utility model, by providing the buffer ring 13, it can protect the positioning block 6, avoiding damage to the positioning block 6 caused by collision with the fixed ring 3, and improving the safety of the positioning block 6.

[0032] Reference Figure 3 A moving ring 14 is sleeved on the surface of the fixed sleeve 7, and the surface of the positioning block 6 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the moving ring 14.

[0033] As a technical optimization scheme of the present utility model, by providing the moving ring 14, it is convenient to move the positioning block 6, avoiding the situation that the positioning block 6 is not easy to move.

[0034] The working principle and usage process of the present utility model: When in use, the user first pushes the moving ring 14 to the right, the moving ring 14 drives the positioning block 6 to move to the right, the positioning block 6 compresses the elastic piece 8. After the positioning block 6 moves to the extreme position, the transparent protective shell 4 is moved to the bottom of the camera assembly 2, and the transparent protective shell 4 is threadedly connected to the inside of the fixed ring 3 through the rotating sleeve 9. After the top of the sealing gasket 11 contacts the bottom of the fixed ring 3, stop rotating the transparent protective shell 4, and then release the moving ring 14. The elastic piece 8 pushes the positioning block 6 to return to its original position, and the positioning block 6 positions the transparent protective shell 4. The transparent protective shell 4, the transparent buffer layer 5 and the fixed ring 3 can effectively protect the camera assembly 2, thus achieving the advantage of protecting the camera.

[0035] To sum up: The protective structure for the shooting camera of the drone, through the combined use of the drone 1, the camera assembly 2, the fixed ring 3, the transparent protective shell 4, the transparent buffer layer 5, the positioning block 6, the fixed sleeve 7 and the elastic piece 8, thus has the advantage of being able to protect the camera, and solves the problem that the camera of the traditional drone has a single structure, lacks a protective structure, and cannot protect the camera when colliding with an object in an emergency, which is likely to reduce the safety of the camera.

[0036] It should be noted that in this text, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A camera protection structure for an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle (1), characterized in that: A camera assembly (2) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the drone (1); a fixing ring (3) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone (1); the camera assembly (2) is located inside the fixing ring (3); a transparent protective shell (4) is arranged on the outside of the camera assembly (2); the top of the transparent protective shell (4) is threadedly connected to the inside of the fixing ring (3); a transparent buffer layer (5) is fixedly connected to the surface of the transparent protective shell (4); a positioning block (6) is arranged on the right side of the fixing ring (3); the left side of the positioning block (6) penetrates into the inside of the transparent protective shell (4); a fixing sleeve (7) is fixedly connected to the right side of the fixing ring (3); the positioning block (6) is located inside the fixing sleeve (7); the top and bottom of the positioning block (6) extend to the top and bottom of the fixing sleeve (7) respectively; a spring sheet (8) is fixedly connected to the right side of the positioning block (6); the right side of the spring sheet (8) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing sleeve (7).

2. The camera protection structure for an unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating sleeve (9) is fixedly connected to the top of the surface of the transparent protective shell (4), and the bottom of the rotating sleeve (9) is fixedly connected to the top of the transparent buffer layer (5).

3. The camera protection structure for an unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the inner cavity of the transparent protective shell (4) is fixedly connected to a limiting ring (10), the top of the limiting ring (10) is fixedly connected to a sealing gasket (11), and the top of the sealing gasket (11) is in contact with the bottom of the fixing ring (3).

4. The camera protection structure for an unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the limiting ring (10) is fixedly connected to a support ring (12), and the surface of the support ring (12) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the transparent protective shell (4).

5. The camera protection structure for an unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer ring (13) is sleeved on the surface of the positioning block (6), and the surface of the buffer ring (13) is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixing ring (3).

6. The camera protection structure for an unmanned aerial vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the fixed sleeve (7) is sleeved with a moving ring (14), and the surface of the positioning block (6) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the moving ring (14).