Holder structure and unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a holder structure and an unmanned aerial vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial platforms. The holder structure comprises a base assembly, a lighting assembly, a shooting assembly and a control mechanism, and a first base is arranged to be connected with the unmanned flight equipment; a second base is arranged, so that a protection part and an illumination part are arranged, and a shooting part is rotationally arranged on the protection part; by arranging the connecting piece, the first base and the second base are rotationally connected; the control piece is arranged to control the first base, the second base and the shooting piece to rotate in three directions perpendicular to one another. Therefore, the unmanned flying equipment drives the holder structure to enter the thermal power plant, shooting is carried out through the shooting piece, meanwhile, the lighting piece provides a light source for the shooting piece, the control piece achieves three-axis adjustment on the shooting piece, and therefore it is ensured that working conditions of all equipment in a narrow space can be clearly shot. Therefore, manual inspection in a narrow space can be avoided, and the inspection efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial platforms, and in particular to a gimbal structure and an unmanned aerial vehicle. Background Art

[0002] A thermal power plant is a power plant that uses the combustion of fuel to generate heat energy, which then drives a generator to generate electricity. It has the advantages of low cost, stability and reliability.

[0003] In related technologies, a thermal power plant is equipped with numerous equipment including combustion systems, steam systems, power generation systems, cooling systems, and purification systems. Currently, manual inspections are performed on each device to promptly detect abnormalities during operation of the equipment.

[0004] However, thermal power plants are densely populated with equipment, and some equipment is located in a small space, making it difficult for inspection personnel to enter, affecting inspection efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides a pan-tilt structure and a drone to solve the problem in the prior art that thermal power plants have densely packed equipment, some of which are located in a small space, making it difficult for inspection personnel to enter, thus affecting inspection efficiency.

[0006] In order to achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of the present application provide the following technical solutions:

[0007] In a first aspect, the present application provides a gimbal structure for use in an unmanned aerial vehicle, the gimbal structure comprising a base assembly, a lighting assembly, a shooting assembly, and a control mechanism;

[0008] The base assembly includes a first base, a second base and a connecting member, wherein the first base is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting member, and the first base is used to connect to the unmanned aerial vehicle;

[0009] The second base includes a base body and at least one protective member provided on the base body, wherein the base body is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting member;

[0010] The lighting assembly includes at least one lighting element, and the lighting element is arranged on the base;

[0011] The shooting assembly includes at least one shooting member, the shooting member is rotatably connected to the protective member, and the lighting member is located on the side of the shooting member;

[0012] The control mechanism includes a control member configured to control the first base to rotate around a first direction, control the second base to rotate around a second direction, and control the shooting member to rotate around a third direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the control mechanism further includes a drive assembly, the drive assembly including a first drive member, a second drive member, and a third drive member, and the first drive member, the second drive member, and the third drive member are all electrically connected to the control member;

[0014] The first driving member is provided on the connecting member and is correspondingly connected to the first base. The first driving member is configured to drive the first base to rotate around the first direction under the control of the control member.

[0015] The second driving member is provided on the connecting member and is correspondingly connected to the second base. The second driving member is configured to drive the second base to rotate around the second direction under the control of the control member;

[0016] The third driving member is provided on the protective member and is correspondingly connected to the photographing member. The third driving member is configured to drive the photographing member to rotate around the third direction under the control of the control member.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the present application also includes at least one third base, which is arranged on the protective member, and the third driving member is connected to the third base to drive the third base to rotate relative to the protective member, and the shooting member is connected to the third base.

[0018] In one possible implementation, at least one interface component is provided on the third base, and the interface component has an interface part, a communication part and a power supply part. The shooting component is detachably connected to the interface part, and the communication part and the power supply part are both electrically connected to the shooting component. The communication part is used to upload the shooting information of the shooting component, and the power supply part is used to supply power to the shooting component.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the shooting assembly further includes at least one mounting member, and the mounting member is disposed on the shooting member to be correspondingly connected to the interface portion.

[0020] In a possible implementation, the connecting member has a first accommodating groove and a second accommodating groove at opposite ends, respectively, and the first accommodating groove is communicated with the first base, and the second accommodating groove is communicated with the second base;

[0021] The first driving member is located in the first accommodating groove and is connected to the first base to drive the first base to rotate relative to the first accommodating groove; the second driving member is located in the second accommodating groove and is connected to the second base to drive the second base to rotate relative to the second accommodating groove.

[0022] In a possible implementation, the present application further includes at least one first vibration damping member and at least one second vibration damping member, wherein the first vibration damping member is disposed in the second accommodating groove and abuts between an inner wall of the second accommodating groove and the base body;

[0023] The first base includes a first support member and a second support member, and the second vibration damping member is located between the first support member and the second support member and abuts against the first support member and the second support member respectively;

[0024] The first supporting member has a surface facing away from the second vibration damping member that covers the first accommodating groove and is connected to the first driving member. The second supporting member has a surface facing away from the second vibration damping member that is used to connect to the unmanned aerial device.

[0025] In a possible implementation, the present application further includes at least one fixing member, which is disposed on a surface of the second supporting member facing away from the second vibration damping member, and is used to connect to the unmanned aerial vehicle.

[0026] In a possible implementation, the number of the fixing members is four, and the fixing members are sequentially spaced apart and arranged on a side of the second supporting member facing away from the second vibration damping member;

[0027] The fixing member includes a fixing portion and a clamping portion provided on the fixing portion, the fixing portion is fixedly connected to the second supporting member, and the clamping portion is used to clamp with the unmanned aerial device.

[0028] In a second aspect, the present application provides a drone, comprising a drone body and any of the above-mentioned gimbal structures connected to the drone body.

[0029] The present application provides a gimbal structure and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the gimbal structure comprising a base assembly, a lighting assembly, a shooting assembly, and a control mechanism. A first base is provided for connection with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV); a second base is provided for providing a protective member and a lighting member on the base of the second base, and the shooting member is rotatably provided on the protective member so that the lighting member is located to the side of the shooting member; a connecting member is provided for rotatably connecting the first base at one end of the connecting member and rotatably connecting the base of the second base at the other end of the connecting member; and a control member is provided for controlling the first base to rotate about a first direction, the second base to rotate about a second direction, and the shooting member to rotate about a third direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. Therefore, when inspecting equipment in a thermal power plant, an unmanned aerial vehicle can be connected to the pan-tilt structure, allowing the unmanned aerial vehicle to drive the pan-tilt structure into the thermal power plant. The camera on the pan-tilt structure can then capture the operating conditions of each device, allowing for quick access to the device's operating status. Simultaneously, the lighting unit provides light for the camera, and the control unit enables three-axis adjustment of the camera, ensuring clear images of the operating conditions of each device even in confined spaces. This eliminates the need for manual entry and exit of small spaces for inspections, improving inspection efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. The drawings herein are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application, and together with the specification, are used to explain the principles of the present application.

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the pan / tilt structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Structural diagram from another perspective;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Structural diagram from another perspective;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second vibration damper and part of the base assembly;

[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the third base;

[0036] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the middle connecting part and the second base.

[0037] The above drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and the textual description are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of the present application to those skilled in the art by reference to specific embodiments.

[0038] Description of reference numerals:

[0039] 100 - base assembly; 110 - first base; 111 - first support member; 112 - second support member; 120 - second base; 121 - base body; 122 - protective member; 130 - connecting member; 131 - first receiving slot; 132 - second receiving slot; 140 - third base; 141 - interface member; 1411 - interface portion; 1412 - communication portion; 1413 - power supply portion; 150 - fixing member; 151 - fixing portion; 152 - clamping portion;

[0040] 200-lighting assembly; 210-lighting component; 220-power supply component;

[0041] 300-shooting assembly; 310-shooting part; 320-installation part;

[0042] 400-first vibration damping member;

[0043] 500-Second vibration damper. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in this application and how the technical solutions in this application solve the above-mentioned technical problems will be clearly and completely described below with specific embodiments and in combination with the drawings in this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0045] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," and so on (if any) in the specification and claims of this application and the drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a particular order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the application described herein can, for example, be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0046] In the embodiments of this application, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described in this application as "exemplary" or "for example" should not be construed as being preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or designs. Rather, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a concrete manner.

[0047] Thermal power plants typically use fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, and oil as energy sources. Burning these fuels generates high-temperature, high-pressure steam, which in turn drives generators to generate electricity. This process offers advantages such as low cost, stability, and reliability. Thermal power plants are equipped with numerous systems for combustion, steam generation, power generation, cooling, and purification. Currently, manual inspections are performed to promptly detect operational anomalies. However, thermal power plants are densely packed with equipment, and some equipment is located in confined spaces, making it difficult for inspectors to access, hampering inspection efficiency.

[0048] Therefore, the present application provides a gimbal structure and an unmanned aerial vehicle, wherein the gimbal structure includes a base assembly, a lighting assembly, a shooting assembly, and a control mechanism. A first base is provided for connection with an unmanned aerial vehicle; a second base is provided for providing a protective member and a lighting member on the base of the second base, and the shooting member is rotatably provided on the protective member so that the lighting member is located to the side of the shooting member; a connecting member is provided for rotatably connecting the first base at one end of the connecting member and rotatably connecting the base of the second base at the other end of the connecting member; and a control member is provided for controlling the first base to rotate about a first direction, the second base to rotate about a second direction, and the shooting member to rotate about a third direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. Therefore, when inspecting equipment in a thermal power plant, an unmanned aerial vehicle can be connected to the pan-tilt structure, allowing the unmanned aerial vehicle to drive the pan-tilt structure into the thermal power plant. The camera on the pan-tilt structure can then capture the operating conditions of each device, allowing for quick access to the device's operating status. Simultaneously, the lighting unit provides light for the camera, and the control unit enables three-axis adjustment of the camera, ensuring clear images of the operating conditions of each device even in confined spaces. This eliminates the need for manual entry and exit of small spaces for inspections, improving inspection efficiency.

[0049] The following specific embodiments are combined with the accompanying drawings to describe the technical solution of the present invention in detail. The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described in detail in some embodiments.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a gimbal structure for use in unmanned aerial vehicles. The gimbal structure includes a base assembly 100, a lighting assembly 200, a shooting assembly 300, and a control mechanism.

[0051] The base assembly 100 includes a first base 110 , a second base 120 and a connector 130 . The first base 110 is rotatably connected to one end of the connector 130 . The first base 110 is used to connect to an unmanned aerial vehicle.

[0052] The second base 120 includes a base body 121 and at least one protective member 122 disposed on the base body 121 . The base body 121 is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting member 130 .

[0053] The lighting assembly 200 includes at least one lighting element 210 , which is disposed on the base 121 .

[0054] The photographing assembly 300 includes at least one photographing member 310 . The photographing member 310 is rotatably connected to the protective member 122 , and the lighting member 210 is located on the side of the photographing member 310 .

[0055] The control mechanism includes a control member configured to control the first base 110 to rotate around a first direction, control the second base 120 to rotate around a second direction, and control the shooting member 310 to rotate around a third direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0056] Among them, unmanned aerial equipment refers to unmanned aerial vehicles, which can be drones, remote-controlled aircraft, etc. The specific type of unmanned aerial equipment is adaptively set according to the actual usage scenario, and the embodiments of this application do not limit this.

[0057] Typically, unmanned aerial devices include a remote control system, a control system, and a power system. The remote control system includes a ground operating terminal and multiple monitoring sensors. The ground operating terminal can be a remote control handle, etc. By operating the remote control handle, different flight instructions are issued to the control system. The power system drives the unmanned aerial device to fly along a preset route. The monitoring sensors monitor and provide feedback on the flight status of the unmanned aerial device to facilitate adjustment of the flight instructions.

[0058] In this application, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, for example, the connecting member 130 has an arc-shaped structure, and structural members such as rotating shafts are respectively provided at both ends of the connecting member 130, which are respectively connected to the first base 110 and the second base 120 through the rotating shafts. The first base 110 is used to connect to the unmanned aerial device, and the second base 120 includes a base body 121 and at least one protective member 122.

[0059] In the embodiments of this application, Figure 3As shown, the base 121 is exemplarily a conical structure, and the protective member 122 is a protective plate, with two protective plates in total. In a specific configuration, one side of the conical structure is used to connect to a rotating shaft at one end of the connecting member 130. Two protective plates can be integrally formed on the side of the conical structure facing away from the connecting member 130, with the two protective plates provided with rotating shafts to facilitate rotational connection to the camera 310 via the rotating shafts. The protective plates also protect the camera 310 from bumps. Furthermore, two opposing lighting elements 210 are provided on the side of the conical structure on which the protective plates are provided, and the lighting elements 210 are spaced apart from the protective plates, i.e., the lighting elements 210 are located to the sides of the camera 310. The lighting element 210 can be a lamp, and the camera 310 can be a color camera, an infrared camera, a depth camera, or the like.

[0060] It should be noted that the axis of the rotating shaft connected to the first base 110 is along the first direction (refer to Figure 1 The axis of the rotating shaft connected to the second base 120 is along the second direction (reference Figure 1 The axis of the rotating shaft connected to the shooting member 310 is along the third direction (reference Figure 1 It can be understood that the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0061] In a specific implementation, for example, the control member (not shown in the figure) can be an electromagnetic controller, and the two rotating shafts at the ends of the connecting member 130 and the rotating shaft on the protective member 122 can be electromagnets electrically connected to the electromagnetic controller. By changing the direction of the current output by the electromagnetic controller to each electromagnet, the polarity of each electromagnet is controlled, which is equivalent to controlling the direction of each rotating shaft, thereby controlling the first base 110, the second base 120 and the shooting member 310 to rotate along the first direction, the second direction and the third direction respectively, that is, realizing three-axis adjustment of the shooting angle of the shooting member 310.

[0062] It should be noted that the connecting member 130, the first base 110 and the second base 120 can all be made of materials such as metal alloys, so that the connecting member 130, the first base 110 and the second base 120 have good supporting strength and a lightweight effect, thereby reducing the load weight of the unmanned aerial device.

[0063] When using this application to inspect thermal power plant equipment, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can be connected to the first base 110, with both the control unit and the camera unit 310 electrically connected to the UAV's ground control terminal. In this embodiment, the UAV's ground control terminal can be equipped with a display interface. The UAV, with its pan-tilt structure, can then enter the thermal power plant and, using the camera unit 310 on the second base 120, capture the operating status of each piece of equipment. The captured images from the camera unit 310 can be transmitted back to the display interface on the ground control terminal in real time, allowing inspectors to quickly obtain the operating status of the equipment. For example, they can determine the equipment's operating status by viewing the equipment's operating indicator lights, pressure gauge monitoring values, or temperature gauge monitoring values. Furthermore, the lighting unit 210 provides light for the camera unit 310, and inspectors can adjust the camera unit's shooting angle along three axes using the control unit, ensuring clear images of the operating status of each piece of equipment within a confined space. This eliminates the need for manual entry and exit into confined spaces for inspections, thereby improving inspection efficiency.

[0064] In some embodiments, the control mechanism further includes a drive assembly, the drive assembly includes a first drive member, a second drive member, and a third drive member, and the first drive member, the second drive member, and the third drive member are all electrically connected to the control member.

[0065] The first driving member is disposed on the connecting member 130 and is correspondingly connected to the first base 110 . The first driving member is configured to drive the first base 110 to rotate around a first direction under the control of the control member.

[0066] The second driving member is disposed on the connecting member 130 and is correspondingly connected to the second base 120 . The second driving member is configured to drive the second base 120 to rotate around the second direction under the control of the control member.

[0067] The third driving member is provided on the protective member 122 and is correspondingly connected to the photographing member 310 . The third driving member is configured to drive the photographing member 310 to rotate around a third direction under the control of the control member.

[0068] In the present application, the drive assembly includes a first drive member (not shown in the figure), a second drive member (not shown in the figure) and a third drive member (not shown in the figure). Exemplarily, each drive member is a brushless motor, the control member is a motor controller, and each brushless motor is electrically connected to the motor controller.

[0069] Specifically, the first driving member and the second driving member are both located on the connecting member 130, wherein the first driving member is correspondingly connected to the first base 110, and the second driving member is correspondingly connected to the second base 120; the third driving member is located on the protective member 122 and is correspondingly connected to the shooting member 310.

[0070] It should be noted that the output shaft of the first driving member is along the first direction (refer to Figure 1 The output shaft of the second driving member is distributed along the second direction (reference Figure 1 The output shaft of the third driving member is distributed along the third direction (refer to Figure 1 distribution as shown in the X direction.

[0071] In this way, the motor controller controls the first driving member, the second driving member and the third driving member, so that the first driving member, the second driving member and the third driving member respectively drive the first base 110, the second base 120 and the shooting member 310 to rotate along the first direction, the second direction and the third direction respectively, that is, the shooting angle of the shooting member 310 is adjusted in three axes, thereby realizing multi-angle shooting of the shooting member 310, which makes it easier for inspection personnel to clearly obtain the working conditions of the equipment in a small space from different angles, thereby improving inspection efficiency.

[0072] In some embodiments, the present application also includes at least one third base 140, which is arranged on the protective member 122, and a third driving member is connected to the third base 140 to drive the third base 140 to rotate relative to the protective member 122, and the shooting member 310 is connected to the third base 140.

[0073] In this application, if Figure 1 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, for example, the third base 140 is a cylindrical structure. In a specific configuration, the shooting member 310 can be connected to the third base 140 by means of fasteners or clamping, and the side of the cylindrical structure facing away from the shooting member 310 is used to connect with the third driving member on the protective member 122, and the axis direction of the cylindrical structure is along the third direction (reference Figure 4 It should be noted that the third base 140 may also have other structures such as a rectangle or a multi-shaped structure, and the present embodiment does not impose too many restrictions on this. It is sufficient to ensure that the third base 140 does not interfere with the protective member 122 to avoid affecting the rotation of the third base 140 relative to the protective member 122.

[0074] Thus, the camera element 310 has a larger contact surface with the protective element 122 via the third base 140, providing good support for the camera element 310 when mounted on the protective element 122. Furthermore, the third base 140 facilitates the rotational connection between the third driving element and the camera element 310, ensuring that the third driving element drives the camera element 310 to rotate via the third base 140 during operation, thereby maintaining stability and balance of the camera element 310 during shooting.

[0075] In some embodiments, at least one interface component 141 is provided on the third base 140, and the interface component 141 has an interface part 1411, a communication part 1412 and a power supply part 1413. The shooting component 310 can be detachably connected to the interface part 1411. The communication part 1412 and the power supply part 1413 are both electrically connected to the shooting component 310. The communication part 1412 is used to upload the shooting information of the shooting component 310, and the power supply part 1413 is used to supply power to the shooting component 310.

[0076] In this application, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the interface component 141 has an interface portion 1411, a communication portion 1412 and a power supply portion 1413. Exemplarily, the interface portion 1411 can be a magnetic component, which uses magnetic force to adsorb the shooting component 310 on the interface portion 1411 to achieve detachable installation of the shooting component 310 on the third base 140.

[0077] In specific settings, the communication unit 1412 can be hardware such as a storage card or memory disk, or it can be a data transmission channel electrically connected to the ground operation terminal of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The protocol interface matching the camera 310 and the communication unit 1412 can be used to store the shooting information of the camera 310 in the hardware, or to transmit it back to the display interface of the ground operation terminal in real time through the data transmission channel, so that inspection personnel can obtain inspection results in real time at the ground operation terminal, thereby improving inspection efficiency.

[0078] In this embodiment of the present application, the power supply unit 1413 can be a battery. By electrically connecting the camera 310 to the battery, the battery provides power for the camera 310. In a specific implementation, matching charging ports are provided on the power supply unit 1413 and the camera 310. When the charging ports of the two are plugged in, charging is achieved, thus eliminating the need for complex circuit connections.

[0079] In some embodiments, the photographing assembly 300 further includes at least one mounting member 320 , which is disposed on the photographing member 310 to be connected to the interface portion 1411 .

[0080] In this application, if Figure 1 As shown, for example, the camera element 310 can be a camera module such as a color camera, an infrared temperature measurement camera, or an environmental depth information acquisition camera. The mounting element 320 is a hollow housing that matches the camera module. It should be noted that the housing is provided with a shooting hole for exposing the camera module lens. In this embodiment of the application, the interface portion 1411 is a magnetic member, and the mounting element 320 can be a metal shell to facilitate magnetic connection between the mounting element 320 and the interface portion 1411.

[0081] In this way, the camera module can be built into the housing, with the camera module lens exposed through the camera hole for easy shooting, while the housing protects the rest of the camera module from damage. In addition, the installation of the mounting member 320 also makes the camera module modular. When the camera module type needs to be changed, the mounting member 320 can be directly removed from the interface portion 1411.

[0082] In some embodiments, the connector 130 has a first receiving groove 131 and a second receiving groove 132 at opposite ends thereof, respectively. The first receiving groove 131 is in communication with the first base 110 , and the second receiving groove 132 is in communication with the second base 120 .

[0083] The first driving member is located in the first accommodating groove 131 and is connected to the first base 110 to drive the first base 110 to rotate relative to the first accommodating groove 131; the second driving member is located in the second accommodating groove 132 and is connected to the second base 120 to drive the second base 120 to rotate relative to the second accommodating groove 132.

[0084] In this application, if Figure 3 As shown, a first receiving groove 131 and a second receiving groove 132 are respectively provided at opposite ends of the connecting member 130 by an integral molding method; specifically, the axis of the first receiving groove 131 is along the first direction (reference Figure 3 The first receiving groove 131 has a first opening, and the first base 110 is connected to the first receiving groove 131 through the first opening; the axis of the second receiving groove 132 is along the second direction (reference Figure 3 The second receiving groove 132 has a second opening, and the second base 120 is connected to the second receiving groove 132 through the second opening.

[0085] In a specific implementation, the first accommodating groove 131 is used to place the first driving member, and the first driving member is connected to the first base 110; the second accommodating groove 132 is used to place the second driving member, and the second driving member is connected to the base body 121 of the second base 120. In the embodiment of the present application, the base body 121 has a trapezoidal structure, and the small diameter end of the base body 121 faces the second accommodating groove 132.

[0086] In this way, the first accommodating groove 131 and the second accommodating groove 132 provide placement space for the first driving member and the second driving member respectively, so as to protect the first driving member and the second driving member from contamination or damage by external forces, thereby ensuring that the first driving member and the second driving member can operate normally, so as to drive the first base 110 to rotate relative to the axis of the first accommodating groove 131, and drive the second base 120 to rotate relative to the axis of the second accommodating groove 132.

[0087] In some embodiments, the present application further includes at least one first vibration damper 400 and at least one second vibration damper 500 . The first vibration damper 400 is disposed in the second receiving groove 132 and abuts between the inner wall of the second receiving groove 132 and the seat body 121 .

[0088] The first base 110 includes a first support member 111 and a second support member 112 . The second vibration damper 500 is located between the first support member 111 and the second support member 112 and abuts against the first support member 111 and the second support member 112 , respectively.

[0089] The first support member 111 is covered on the first receiving groove 131 and connected to the first driving member on one side away from the second vibration damper 500 . The second support member 112 is connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle on one side away from the second vibration damper 500 .

[0090] In this application, if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, for example, there are three first shock absorbers 400, and the first shock absorbers 400 are shock absorber springs. The shock absorber springs are arranged at intervals in the second accommodating groove 132, and the opposite ends of the shock absorber springs respectively abut against the inner wall of the second accommodating groove 132 and the surface of the seat body 121 facing the second accommodating groove 132.

[0091] Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present application, for example, the first support member 111 and the second support member 112 are both plate-shaped structures, and the second vibration damper 500 is a vibration-damping rubber ring. In a specific implementation, four second vibration dampers 500 are spaced apart on the first support member 111, and the second support member 112 is positioned over the end of the second vibration damper 500 facing away from the first support member 111. The second vibration dampers 500 are connected to the first support member 111 and the second support member 112 by bonding or other methods.

[0092] During specific use, the side of the first support member 111 facing away from the second shock absorber 500 is covered on the first accommodating groove 131 and is connected to the first driving member so that the first driving member directly drives the first support member 111 to rotate. The second support member 112 is used to connect to the unmanned aerial device and rotates with the first support member 111.

[0093] By providing the first vibration damping member 400 and the second vibration damping member 500 , the first base 110 and the second base 120 can absorb vibrations when flying with the unmanned aerial vehicle, thereby ensuring the anti-shake performance and shooting stability of the shooting member 310 during operation.

[0094] In some embodiments, the lighting assembly 200 further includes a power supply 220, which is disposed on the first support member 111 and electrically connected to the lighting member 210 to provide the lighting member 210 with the power required for lighting. Exemplarily, the power supply 220 is a battery pack.

[0095] In some embodiments, the present application further includes at least one fixing member 150 , which is disposed on a side of the second support member 112 facing away from the second vibration damping member 500 , and is used to connect to the unmanned aerial vehicle.

[0096] In this application, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a fixing member 150 is provided on the side of the second support member 112 facing away from the second vibration damper 500. Fixing member 150 is used to secure the UAV to the gimbal structure. For example, fixing member 150 may be a buckle, and a corresponding slot is provided on the UAV. The buckle is engaged with the slot to secure the UAV.

[0097] In some embodiments, the fixing member 150 may also be an electromagnet. By supplying electricity to the electromagnet to generate magnetism, the housing of the unmanned aerial device can be magnetically adsorbed on the electromagnet, thereby fixing the unmanned aerial device.

[0098] In some embodiments, the number of the fixing members 150 is four, and the fixing members 150 are sequentially spaced apart and arranged on a side of the second supporting member 112 facing away from the second vibration damping member 500 .

[0099] The fixing member 150 includes a fixing portion 151 and a clamping portion 152 provided on the fixing portion 151 . The fixing portion 151 is fixedly connected to the second supporting member 112 , and the clamping portion 152 is used for clamping with the unmanned aerial vehicle.

[0100] In this application, if Figure 2 As shown, the present application includes multiple fixing members 150, which are spaced apart on the second support member 112. Specifically, the fixing portion 151 and the clamping portion 152 are integrally formed. The fixing portion 151 is provided with a mounting hole, and the second support member 112 is also provided with a fixing hole corresponding to the mounting hole. Fasteners are sequentially inserted through the mounting hole and the fixing hole to secure the fixing portion 151 to the second support member 112. Exemplarily, the clamping portion 152 is hook-shaped and can be clamped to the edge of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

[0101] In this way, the unmanned aerial device and the second support member 112 can be quickly disassembled and assembled by snapping together, which makes it easier for inspection personnel to quickly carry out pre-inspection preparations.

[0102] Based on the above embodiment, this embodiment provides a drone, including a drone body and any of the above gimbal structures connected to the drone body.

[0103] Among them, the specific structure of the pan-tilt structure is described in detail in the above embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0104] In some implementations, manual inspections are performed on various devices within a thermal power plant to promptly detect abnormalities in the operation of the devices. However, thermal power plants are densely populated with equipment, and some equipment is located in confined spaces, making it difficult for inspectors to access, thus affecting inspection efficiency.

[0105] The drone provided in this embodiment fixes the drone body on the above-mentioned gimbal structure, wherein the drone body is equipped with a flight control system, a power system, a sensor system and a communication system. The flight control system is used to receive signals from the ground control station or preset route instructions to control the drone's attitude, flight direction, altitude and other parameters to ensure stable flight of the drone; the power system generally includes an electric engine, a propeller or a thruster, and the electric engine is used to provide power to drive the propeller or thruster to generate thrust, thereby driving the drone to fly; the sensor system is used to monitor the drone's position, attitude, speed and other information in real time; the communication system is used to communicate with the ground control station or other equipment so that ground inspection personnel can send instructions, receive data, and monitor the drone's status and flight conditions in real time.

[0106] In this application, the gimbal structure is mechanically connected to the drone body, while the gimbal structure's camera element 310 and control element are both electrically connected to the drone body. During a thermal power plant equipment inspection, the drone body can drive the gimbal structure into the plant, and the camera element 310 can be used to capture the operating status of each device. This information is then transmitted to a ground control station via the drone body's communication system, allowing inspectors to quickly obtain the equipment's operating status. For example, they can use the equipment's operating indicator light, pressure gauge monitoring values, or temperature gauge monitoring values to determine the equipment's operating status. Furthermore, the lighting element 210 provides light for the camera element 310. Inspectors use the control system to adjust the camera element 310 in three axes: pan, roll, and pitch, to achieve different angles, ensuring clear images of the operating status of each device within a confined space. This eliminates the need for manual entry and exit into confined spaces for inspections, improving inspection efficiency.

[0107] So far, the technical solution of the present application has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the scope of protection of the present application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present application, rather than to limit it. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solution to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

[0108] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the description and practicing what is disclosed herein. The present application is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present application, which follow the general principles of the present application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present application. The description and examples are intended to be exemplary only, and the scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A pan-tilt structure for unmanned aerial vehicle, characterized in that: The pan / tilt structure includes a base assembly, a lighting assembly, a shooting assembly and a control mechanism; The base assembly includes a first base, a second base and a connecting member, wherein the first base is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting member, and the first base is used to connect to the unmanned aerial vehicle; The second base includes a base body and at least one protective member provided on the base body, wherein the base body is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting member; The lighting assembly includes at least one lighting element, and the lighting element is arranged on the base; The shooting assembly includes at least one shooting member, the shooting member is rotatably connected to the protective member, and the lighting member is located on the side of the shooting member; The control mechanism includes a control member configured to control the first base to rotate around a first direction, control the second base to rotate around a second direction, and control the shooting member to rotate around a third direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

2. The pan / tilt structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control mechanism further includes a drive assembly, the drive assembly including a first drive member, a second drive member and a third drive member, and the first drive member, the second drive member and the third drive member are all electrically connected to the control member; The first driving member is provided on the connecting member and is correspondingly connected to the first base. The first driving member is configured to drive the first base to rotate around the first direction under the control of the control member. The second driving member is provided on the connecting member and is correspondingly connected to the second base. The second driving member is configured to drive the second base to rotate around the second direction under the control of the control member; The third driving member is provided on the protective member and is correspondingly connected to the photographing member. The third driving member is configured to drive the photographing member to rotate around the third direction under the control of the control member.

3. The pan / tilt structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes at least one third base, which is arranged on the protective member, and the third driving member is connected to the third base to drive the third base to rotate relative to the protective member, and the shooting member is connected to the third base.

4. The pan / tilt structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: At least one interface component is provided on the third base, and the interface component has an interface part, a communication part and a power supply part. The shooting component is detachably connected to the interface part. The communication part and the power supply part are both electrically connected to the shooting component. The communication part is used to upload the shooting information of the shooting component, and the power supply part is used to supply power to the shooting component.

5. The pan / tilt structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The shooting assembly further includes at least one mounting member, which is disposed on the shooting member to be correspondingly connected to the interface portion.

6. The pan / tilt structure according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The connecting member has a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove at opposite ends thereof, respectively, and the first receiving groove is communicated with the first base, and the second receiving groove is communicated with the second base; The first driving member is located in the first receiving groove and is connected to the first base to drive the first base to rotate relative to the first receiving groove; The second driving member is located in the second receiving groove and is connected to the second base to drive the second base to rotate relative to the second receiving groove.

7. The pan / tilt structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes at least one first vibration damping member and at least one second vibration damping member, wherein the first vibration damping member is disposed in the second receiving groove and abuts between the inner wall of the second receiving groove and the base body; The first base includes a first support member and a second support member, and the second vibration damping member is located between the first support member and the second support member and abuts against the first support member and the second support member respectively; The first supporting member has a surface facing away from the second vibration damping member that covers the first accommodating groove and is connected to the first driving member. The second supporting member has a surface facing away from the second vibration damping member that is used to connect to the unmanned aerial device.

8. The pan / tilt structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes at least one fixing member, which is arranged on a surface of the second supporting member facing away from the second vibration damping member, and is used to be connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle.

9. The pan / tilt structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: There are four fixing members, each of which is sequentially and spaced apart from the second vibration damping member on a side of the second supporting member facing away from the second vibration damping member; The fixing member includes a fixing portion and a clamping portion provided on the fixing portion, the fixing portion is fixedly connected to the second supporting member, and the clamping portion is used to clamp with the unmanned aerial device.

10. A drone, characterized in that: It comprises a drone body and a pan-tilt structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9 connected to the drone body.

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