Amphibious geological survey unmanned aerial vehicle
By designing amphibious geological surveying drones, using walking devices and rotating seats to switch between flight and ground walking, the problem of drones' difficulty in surveying in high vegetation coverage areas in mountainous areas is solved, and the survey efficiency and field of view are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421787854.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-25
AI Technical Summary
Existing drone surveying and mapping technology is difficult to conduct precise detection in places with high vegetation coverage in mountainous areas.
An amphibious survey drone was designed, equipped with a walking device and a rotating seat, which can switch between flight and ground walking, and improve the stability and field of view of the camera through a rotating seat and shock-absorbing gimbal.
Efficient surveys on different terrains are achieved, ensuring the improvement of the breadth of the shooting field and the survey efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of surveying and mapping equipment, in particular to an amphibious geological exploration unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Background Art
[0002] UAV surveying and mapping is a newly emerging surveying and mapping technology in recent years. With its advantages of high efficiency, flexibility, and low cost, it is widely used in urban construction surveying and mapping, topographic exploration and other fields. When performing surveying and mapping tasks, the surveying and mapping UAV uses the surveying and mapping camera carried on the fuselage to take two-dimensional or three-dimensional images and then transmits them to the surveying and mapping station for image summarization and processing, with high surveying and mapping efficiency and convenient operation. In geological exploration, the internal information of the geology is often more important. However, UAV remote sensing can only see the macroscopic surface conditions and it is difficult to accurately detect areas with high vegetation coverage in mountainous areas, and there are still great limitations.
[0003] It can be seen that the existing technology still needs to be improved and enhanced. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] In view of the deficiencies of the above-mentioned existing technology, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an amphibious geological exploration UAV to solve the technical problem that the existing exploration UAV cannot enter areas with high vegetation coverage in mountainous areas for accurate detection.
[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0006] An amphibious geological exploration UAV, comprising a UAV body, a walking device, a rotating platform, a rotating seat, and a camera. The UAV body includes a frame and a plurality of rotors, and the plurality of rotors are respectively arranged above the frame. The walking device is connected to the bottom of the frame. The rotating platform is horizontally sleeved outside the frame, and the rotating platform is rotatably connected to the frame. The rotating seat is arranged on the outside of the rotating platform, and the camera is fixed on the rotating seat.
[0007] The amphibious geological exploration UAV as described above, wherein the rotating seat includes a rotating base, a shock-absorbing pan-tilt, and a fixing bracket. The rotating base is arranged on the rotating platform, the shock-absorbing pan-tilt is connected to the output end of the rotating platform, and the fixing bracket connects the shock-absorbing pan-tilt and the camera.
[0008] The amphibious geological exploration UAV as described above, wherein the shock-absorbing pan-tilt includes an upper mounting frame, a lower mounting frame, and a plurality of shock-absorbing components. The upper mounting frame is connected to the rotating base, the fixing bracket is connected to the lower mounting frame, and the plurality of shock-absorbing components are arranged between the upper mounting frame and the lower mounting frame. The two ends of the shock-absorbing component are respectively connected to the upper mounting frame and the lower mounting frame.
[0009] An amphibious geological survey UAV as described above, the amphibious geological survey UAV further includes an air pump. The shock absorption assembly includes a connecting member, a plurality of shock absorption sheets and a plurality of air cushions. The plurality of shock absorption sheets and the plurality of air cushions are sequentially stacked. The connecting member is respectively passed through the plurality of shock absorption sheets and the plurality of air cushions. Two ends of the connecting member are respectively connected to the upper mounting frame and the lower mounting frame. The air pump is respectively communicated with the plurality of air cushions.
[0010] An amphibious geological survey UAV as described above, the shape of the shock absorption sheet is high in the middle and low around. The shock absorption sheet is a hollow structure, and a plurality of hollow holes are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the shock absorption sheet.
[0011] An amphibious geological survey UAV as described above, the frame includes a cross frame and two side frames respectively arranged at both ends of the cross frame. The walking device includes two walking mechanisms. A plurality of the rotors are respectively arranged on the two side frames. The two walking mechanisms are respectively arranged at the bottoms of the two side frames in one-to-one correspondence. The rotating platform includes a housing and a rotating device. The housing is sleeved on the outer side of the cross frame. The rotating device is arranged on the cross frame and connected to the inner side of the housing.
[0012] An amphibious geological survey UAV as described above, the rotating device includes two rotating mechanisms arranged along the length direction of the cross frame. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating ring and two driving components. The outer side of the rotating ring is connected to the inner side of the housing. The two driving components are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the cross frame. Output ends of the two driving components are respectively connected to the inner side of the rotating ring.
[0013] An amphibious geological survey UAV as described above, internal teeth are laid on the inner side of the rotating ring. The driving component includes a support frame, a driving motor and a gear. The support frame is connected to the cross frame. The driving motor is arranged on the support frame. The gear is installed on the output end of the driving motor. The gear is meshed and connected with the internal teeth.
[0014] Beneficial effects:
[0015] An amphibious geological survey UAV of the present utility model includes a UAV body, a walking device, a rotating table, a rotating base and a camera. The UAV body includes a frame and a plurality of rotors. The lift generated by the rotation of the plurality of rotors drives the UAV to fly. When ground survey is required, the plurality of rotors stop operating, and the walking device drives the UAV to move on the ground. Further, in order to obtain a larger field of view, when the UAV is flying, the camera is generally arranged below the UAV; when walking on the ground, the camera is generally arranged above the UAV. The rotating table is horizontally sleeved outside the frame, and the rotating table is rotatably connected to the frame. Through the longitudinal rotation of the rotating table, through the longitudinal rotation of the rotating table relative to the frame, the rotating base is driven to move on the upper and lower sides of the UAV, and the rotating base drives the camera to rotate axially. The amphibious geological survey UAV of the present application can meet the survey operations of more different terrains, ensure the breadth of the shooting field of view, and improve the survey efficiency. Description of the Drawings
[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the UAV provided by the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the UAV provided by the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the rotating base provided by the present utility model.
[0019] Reference numerals: 1, UAV body; 11, frame; 12, rotor; 13, cross frame; 14, side frame; 2, walking device; 3, rotating table; 31, housing; 32, rotating device; 33, rotating ring; 34, drive assembly; 35, support frame; 36, drive motor; 37, gear; 4, rotating base; 41, rotating base; 42, shock-absorbing cloud platform; 43, fixed bracket; 44, upper mounting bracket; 45, lower mounting bracket; 46, shock-absorbing assembly; 461, connecting piece; 462, shock-absorbing sheet; 463, air cushion; 5, camera; 6, air pump. Detailed Embodiments
[0020] The present utility model provides an amphibious geological survey UAV. In order to make the purpose, technical solution and effect of the present utility model clearer and more definite, the following examples are given with reference to the drawings to further describe the present utility model in detail.
[0021] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "top", "bottom", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, terms such as "installation" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0022] As Figures 1-3 shown, an amphibious geological survey unmanned aerial vehicle is proposed in an embodiment of the present application, which includes an unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, a traveling device 2, a rotating platform 3, a rotating base 4, and a camera 5. The unmanned aerial vehicle body 1 includes a frame 11 and a plurality of rotors 12. The plurality of rotors 12 are respectively arranged above the frame 11. The traveling device 2 is connected to the bottom of the frame 11. The rotating platform 3 is horizontally sleeved outside the frame 11. The rotating platform 3 is rotatably connected to the frame 11. The rotating base 4 is arranged on the outside of the rotating platform 3. The camera 5 is fixed on the rotating base 4.
[0023] An amphibious geological survey unmanned aerial vehicle of the present utility model includes an unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, a traveling device 2, a rotating platform 3, a rotating base 4, and a camera 5. The unmanned aerial vehicle body 1 includes a frame 11 and a plurality of rotors 12. The lift generated by the rotation of the plurality of rotors 12 drives the unmanned aerial vehicle to fly. When ground survey is required, the plurality of rotors 12 are stopped from operating, and the traveling device 2 drives the unmanned aerial vehicle to move on the ground. Further, in order to obtain a larger field of view, when the unmanned aerial vehicle is flying, the camera 5 is generally arranged below the unmanned aerial vehicle; when walking on the ground, the camera 5 is generally arranged above the unmanned aerial vehicle. The rotating platform 3 is horizontally sleeved outside the frame 11. The rotating platform 3 is rotatably connected to the frame 11. Through the longitudinal rotation of the rotating platform 3, through the longitudinal rotation of the rotating platform 3 relative to the frame 11, the rotating base 4 is driven to move on the upper and lower sides of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and the rotating base 4 drives the camera 5 to rotate axially. The amphibious geological survey unmanned aerial vehicle of the present application can meet the survey operations of more different terrains, ensure the breadth of the shooting field of view, and improve the survey efficiency.
[0024] The rotating base 4 includes a rotating base 41, a shock-absorbing pan-tilt 42, and a fixing bracket 43. The rotating base 41 is arranged on the rotating platform 3. The shock-absorbing pan-tilt 42 is connected to the output end of the rotating platform 3. The fixing bracket 43 connects the shock-absorbing pan-tilt 42 and the camera 5. The rotating base 41 drives the shock-absorbing pan-tilt 42 to rotate in the plane direction. When the unmanned aerial vehicle moves, the shock-absorbing pan-tilt 42 cancels out the vibration of the equipment, improving the flexibility and stability of the equipment.
[0025] The shock-absorbing pan-tilt 42 includes an upper mounting bracket 44, a lower mounting bracket 45, and a plurality of shock-absorbing components 46. The upper mounting bracket 44 is connected to the rotary base 41, the fixed bracket 43 is connected to the lower mounting bracket 45, and the plurality of shock-absorbing components 46 are disposed between the upper mounting bracket 44 and the lower mounting bracket 45. The two ends of the shock-absorbing component 46 are respectively connected to the upper mounting bracket 44 and the lower mounting bracket 45. By connecting the upper mounting bracket 44 to the rotary base 41 and connecting the lower mounting bracket 45 to the fixed bracket 43, the plurality of shock-absorbing components 46 buffer the forces acting on the upper mounting bracket 44 and the lower mounting bracket 45, reduce the vibration of the camera 5, and make the shooting effect of the survey more stable.
[0026] The amphibious geological survey UAV further includes an air pump 6. The shock-absorbing component 46 includes a connecting member 461, a plurality of shock-absorbing sheets 462, and a plurality of air cushions 463. The plurality of shock-absorbing sheets 462 and the plurality of air cushions 463 are stacked in sequence. The connecting member 461 passes through the plurality of shock-absorbing sheets 462 and the plurality of air cushions 463 respectively. The two ends of the connecting member 461 are respectively connected to the upper mounting bracket 44 and the lower mounting bracket 45. The air pump 6 is respectively communicated with the plurality of air cushions 463. By stacking the plurality of shock-absorbing sheets 462 between the upper mounting bracket 44 and the lower mounting bracket 45 and installing the air cushions 463 between two adjacent shock-absorbing sheets 462, the shock-absorbing effect of the shock-absorbing component 46 is greatly improved, and the camera 5 is always in a stable state.
[0027] The shock-absorbing sheet 462 is in a shape with a high middle and a low periphery. The shock-absorbing sheet 462 is a hollow structure, and a plurality of hollow holes 464 are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the shock-absorbing sheet 462. When the UAV is flying, it needs to bear a large amount of wind force. The shock-absorbing sheet 462 is set in a shape with a high middle and a low periphery. When blown by the wind force, the gas flow velocities on the upper and lower sides of the shock-absorbing sheet 462 are inconsistent, thereby forming a pressure difference, and a part of the vibration is offset by the pressure. In addition, the shock-absorbing sheet 462 is a hollow structure, and a plurality of hollow holes 464 are provided on its upper and lower sides for the gas to pass through, so as to avoid forming a resistance to the UAV when the wind force is too large and affecting the flight stability of the UAV.
[0028] The frame 11 includes a cross-frame 13 and two side frames 14 respectively disposed at both ends of the cross-frame 13. The traveling device 2 includes two traveling mechanisms. A plurality of the rotors 12 are respectively disposed on the two side frames 14. The two traveling mechanisms are respectively and correspondingly disposed at the bottoms of the two side frames 14. The rotating platform 3 includes a housing 31 and a rotating device 32. The housing 31 is sleeved on the outer side of the cross-frame 13. The rotating device 32 is disposed on the cross-frame 13 and connected to the inner side of the housing 31. The two side frames 14 respectively support the plurality of rotors 12 and the traveling mechanisms. The rotating device 32 is disposed on the cross-frame 13 and drives the housing 31 to rotate in the longitudinal direction, driving the rotating seat 4 to reciprocate between the top and the bottom of the drone.
[0029] The rotating device 32 includes two rotating mechanisms arranged along the length direction of the cross-frame 13. Each rotating mechanism includes a rotating ring 33 and two driving components 34. The outer side of the rotating ring 33 is connected to the inner side of the housing 31. The two driving components 34 are respectively disposed on the upper and lower sides of the cross-frame 13. The output ends of the two driving components 34 are respectively connected to the inner side of the rotating ring 33. Inner teeth are laid on the inner side of the rotating ring 33. The driving component 34 includes a support frame 35, a driving motor 36 and a gear 37. The support frame 35 is connected to the cross-frame 13. The driving motor 36 is disposed on the support frame 35. The gear 37 is mounted on the output end of the driving motor 36. The gear 37 is meshed and connected with the inner teeth. By driving the gear 37 to rotate through the driving motor 36, the gear 37 and the inner teeth are meshed and transmitted, thereby driving the housing 31 to rotate relative to the cross-frame 13.
[0030] It can be understood that for those of ordinary skill in the art, equivalent substitutions or changes can be made according to the technical solutions and the inventive concepts of the present invention, and all such changes or substitutions should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An amphibious geological survey UAV, characterized in that, It includes a drone body (1), a walking device (2), a rotating platform (3), a rotating base (4) and a camera (5). The drone body (1) includes a frame (11) and a plurality of rotors (12). The plurality of rotors (12) are respectively arranged above the frame (11). The walking device (2) is connected to the bottom of the frame (11). The rotating platform (3) is horizontally sleeved outside the frame (11). The rotating platform (3) is rotatably connected to the frame (11). The rotating base (4) is arranged on the outside of the rotating platform (3). The camera (5) is fixed on the rotating base (4).
2. The amphibious geological survey drone according to claim 1, wherein The rotating base (4) includes a rotating base (41), a shock-absorbing cloud platform (42) and a fixing bracket (43). The rotating base (41) is arranged on the rotating platform (3). The shock-absorbing cloud platform (42) is connected to the output end of the rotating platform (3). The fixing bracket (43) connects the shock-absorbing cloud platform (42) and the camera (5).
3. The amphibious geological survey UAV according to claim 2, wherein, The shock-absorbing cloud platform (42) includes an upper mounting bracket (44), a lower mounting bracket (45) and a plurality of shock-absorbing components (46). The upper mounting bracket (44) is connected to the rotating base (41). The fixing bracket (43) is connected to the lower mounting bracket (45). The plurality of shock-absorbing components (46) are arranged between the upper mounting bracket (44) and the lower mounting bracket (45). The two ends of the shock-absorbing component (46) are respectively connected to the upper mounting bracket (44) and the lower mounting bracket (45).
4. The amphibious geological survey UAV according to claim 3, characterized in that, This amphibious geological survey drone further includes an air pump (6). The shock-absorbing component (46) includes a connecting piece (461), a plurality of shock-absorbing sheets (462) and a plurality of air cushions (463). The plurality of shock-absorbing sheets (462) and the plurality of air cushions (463) are stacked in sequence. The connecting piece (461) respectively passes through the plurality of shock-absorbing sheets (462) and the plurality of air cushions (463). The two ends of the connecting piece (461) are respectively connected to the upper mounting bracket (44) and the lower mounting bracket (45). The air pump (6) is respectively communicated with the plurality of air cushions (463).
5. The amphibious geological survey drone according to claim 4, characterized in that, The shock-absorbing sheet (462) is in a shape with a high middle and a low periphery. The shock-absorbing sheet (462) is a hollow structure. A plurality of hollow holes (464) are arranged on both the upper and lower sides of the shock-absorbing sheet (462).
6. The amphibious geological survey drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (11) includes a cross frame (13) and two side frames (14) respectively arranged at both ends of the cross frame (13). The walking device (2) includes two walking mechanisms. The plurality of rotors (12) are respectively arranged on the two side frames (14). The two walking mechanisms are respectively arranged at the bottoms of the two side frames (14) in one-to-one correspondence. The rotating platform (3) includes a housing (31) and a rotating device (32). The housing (31) is sleeved outside the cross frame (13). The rotating device (32) is arranged on the cross frame (13) and is connected to the inner side of the housing (31).
7. An amphibious geological survey drone according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotating device (32) includes two rotating mechanisms arranged along the length direction of the cross frame (13). The rotating mechanism includes a rotating ring (33) and two driving components (34). The outer side of the rotating ring (33) is connected to the inner side of the housing (31). The two driving components (34) are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the cross frame (13), and the output ends of the two driving components (34) are respectively connected to the inner side of the rotating ring (33).
8. The amphibious geological survey drone according to claim 7, characterized in that, Internal teeth are laid on the inner side of the rotating ring (33). The driving component (34) includes a support frame (35), a driving motor (36) and a gear (37). The support frame (35) is connected to the cross frame (13). The driving motor (36) is arranged on the support frame (35). The gear (37) is installed on the output end of the driving motor (36), and the gear (37) is meshed and connected with the internal teeth.