Thermal imaging array camera convenient to carry by unmanned aerial vehicle

By designing a combination structure of a protective shell and a transparent shooting window on the thermal imaging array camera, and using components such as guide rods and sliders, the problem of convenient storage of the thermal imaging array camera on drones is solved, achieving a balance between convenient protection and shooting function.

CN223508507UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04XIAOXIAN ANKEDI DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423232720.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-26

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Technical Problem

Existing thermal imaging array cameras, which are convenient to carry on drones, are not easy to store and protect when not in use.

Method used

A structure including a protective shell and a transparent shooting window was designed. The transparent shooting window is equipped with a sliding plate and support components. Through the cooperation of components such as guide rods, guide rings, sliders and limiting rods, the thermal imaging array camera can be conveniently stored and protected.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient storage and protection of the thermal imaging array camera while maintaining its shooting function, making it easy to use on drones.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a thermal imaging array camera convenient to carry by an unmanned aerial vehicle, which belongs to the technical field of thermal imaging array cameras and comprises a protective shell and a guide assembly mounted on the protective shell, a transparent shooting window is mounted on the guide assembly, and a sliding plate is mounted on the transparent shooting window. A sliding assembly connected with the sliding plate is installed on the protective shell in a sliding mode, a supporting assembly is installed on the sliding plate, and a thermal imaging array camera is installed on the supporting assembly. The protective shell and the transparent shooting window are matched with each other, the thermal imaging array camera can be conveniently stored and protected, the transparent shooting window can enable the thermal imaging array camera to shoot the outside easily, the transparent shooting window is pulled, the guide rod slides on the guide ring, the guide ring is matched with the first connecting column, and the thermal imaging array camera can conveniently shoot the outside. And the transparent shooting window, the sliding plate and the thermal imaging array camera can be conveniently guided and limited.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a thermal imaging array camera, in particular to a thermal imaging array camera convenient for unmanned aerial vehicle to carry, belong to thermal imaging array camera technical field. BACKGROUND

[0002] Thermal imaging camera is the imaging that utilizes the thermal contrast produced between target and surrounding environment temperature difference, turns off infrared filter, and the thermal imaging array camera convenient for unmanned aerial vehicle to carry is used for carrying on the unmanned aerial vehicle and carries out shooting.

[0003] But the existing thermal imaging array camera convenient for unmanned aerial vehicle to carry, when actual use, generally needs to be taken down after the thermal imaging array camera is not used and is stored and is protected from the unmanned aerial vehicle, and then the thermal imaging array camera is not convenient for storage and protection. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem that the thermal imaging array camera is not convenient for storage and protection, and provide a thermal imaging array camera convenient for unmanned aerial vehicle to carry.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved by adopting the following technical scheme:

[0006] A thermal imaging array camera convenient for unmanned aerial vehicle to carry, including the protection shell and the guide assembly that installs on the protection shell, install the transparent shooting window on the guide assembly, install the sliding plate on the transparent shooting window, the sliding assembly that is connected with the sliding plate is slidably installed on the protection shell, install the support assembly on the sliding plate, install the thermal imaging array camera on the support assembly.

[0007] Preferably, the guide assembly includes a guide rod, a guide ring and a first connecting column, the guide rod is installed on both sides of the transparent shooting window, the first connecting column is installed on the protection shell, the guide ring is installed on one end of the first connecting column, and a guide hole is formed in the guide ring and matched with the guide rod.

[0008] Preferably, a pull groove is formed in the top of the transparent shooting window.

[0009] Preferably, the sliding assembly includes a limiting rod and a sliding block, the sliding block is installed on the sliding plate, the limiting rod is installed on the protection shell, and a sliding hole is formed in the sliding block and matched with the limiting rod.

[0010] Preferably, the support assembly includes a support frame and a support leg, the support leg is installed on the sliding plate, the support frame is installed on one end of the support leg, and the thermal imaging array camera is installed on the support frame.

[0011] Preferably, a top rod is installed at the top of the transparent shooting window, a linkage plate is installed at one end of the top rod, a connecting rod is installed on the linkage plate, a limit frame is installed at one end of the connecting rod, a sliding rod is installed at the top of the protective shell, a limiting component that cooperates with the limit frame is slidably installed on the sliding rod, and a top plate is installed at the top of the sliding rod.

[0012] Preferably, the limiting component includes a slip ring, a second connecting post, a connecting plate, and a plug rod. The slip ring is slidably mounted on the plug rod, the second connecting post is mounted on the slip ring, a connecting plate is mounted at one end of the second connecting post, a plug rod is mounted at the bottom of the connecting plate, and a slot that cooperates with the plug rod is provided on the limiting frame.

[0013] Preferably, the slip ring is connected to the top plate by a spring.

[0014] Preferably, a pull rod is installed on the connecting plate, and an anti-slip pad is installed on the pull rod.

[0015] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. The thermal imaging array camera of this utility model, which is easy to carry on drones, can be easily stored and protected by setting a protective shell and a transparent shooting window in combination, and the transparent shooting window can make it easy for the thermal imaging array camera to take pictures of the outside world.

[0017] 2. Pull the transparent shooting window, and the guide rod slides on the guide ring. The guide ring cooperates with the first connecting post to facilitate the guidance and limiting of the transparent shooting window, the sliding plate and the thermal imaging array camera. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transparent shooting window structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the thermal imaging array camera structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the slider structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting frame structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the guide ring structure of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Protective shell; 2. Transparent shooting window; 3. Guide rod; 4. Guide ring; 5. First connecting post; 6. Top rod; 7. Pull groove; 8. Sliding rod; 9. Top plate; 10. Slip ring; 11. Second connecting post; 12. Connecting plate; 13. Pull rod; 14. Insert rod; 15. Linkage plate; 16. Thermal imaging array camera; 17. Connecting rod; 18. Limiting frame; 19. Spring; 20. Support leg; 21. Support frame; 22. Slide plate; 23. Slider; 24. Limiting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to understand the technical solution of this utility model more clearly, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings, but the implementation of this utility model is not limited thereto.

[0026] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the thermal imaging array camera provided in this embodiment, which is easy to mount on a drone, includes a protective shell 1 and a guide assembly mounted on the protective shell 1. A transparent shooting window 2 is mounted on the guide assembly, and a sliding plate 22 is mounted on the transparent shooting window 2. A sliding assembly connected to the sliding plate 22 is slidably mounted on the protective shell 1. A support assembly is mounted on the sliding plate 22, and a thermal imaging array camera 16 is mounted on the support assembly. By setting the protective shell 1 and the transparent shooting window 2 to cooperate with each other, the thermal imaging array camera 16 can be easily stored and protected, and the transparent shooting window 2 allows the thermal imaging array camera 16 to easily take pictures of the outside world.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the guiding assembly includes a guide rod 3, a guide ring 4, and a first connecting post 5. Guide rods 3 are installed on both sides of the transparent imaging window 2, and the first connecting post 5 is installed on the protective shell 1. A guide ring 4 is installed at one end of the first connecting post 5. The guide ring 4 has a guide hole that cooperates with the guide rod 3. When the transparent imaging window 2 is pulled, the guide rod 3 slides on the guide ring 4. The guide ring 4 cooperates with the first connecting post 5, facilitating the guiding and limiting of the transparent imaging window 2, the sliding plate 22, and the thermal imaging array camera 16. A groove 7 is provided at the top of the transparent imaging window 2, facilitating the pulling of the transparent imaging window 2. The sliding assembly includes a limiting rod 24. The sliding block 23 is mounted on the slide plate 22, and the protective shell 1 is equipped with a limit rod 24. The sliding block 23 has a sliding hole that cooperates with the limit rod 24. By setting the sliding block 23 and the limit rod 24 to slide together, the thermal imaging array camera 16 can be easily slid out of the protective shell 1 for maintenance. The support assembly includes a support frame 21 and a support leg 20. The support leg 20 is mounted on the slide plate 22, and the support frame 21 is mounted on one end of the support leg 20. The thermal imaging array camera 16 is mounted on the support frame 21. By setting the support leg 20 and the support frame 21 to cooperate with each other, the thermal imaging array camera 16 can be easily supported.

[0028] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, a top rod 6 is installed on the top of the transparent shooting window 2. A linkage plate 15 is installed on one end of the top rod 6. A connecting rod 17 is installed on the linkage plate 15. A limit frame 18 is installed on one end of the connecting rod 17. A sliding rod 8 is installed on the top of the protective shell 1. A limit component that cooperates with the limit frame 18 is slidably installed on the sliding rod 8. A top plate 9 is installed on the top of the sliding rod 8. The limit component includes a slip ring 10, a second connecting post 11, a connecting plate 12, and an insert rod 14. A slip ring 10 is slidably installed on the sliding rod 8. A second connecting post 11 is installed on the slip ring 10. A connecting plate 12 is installed on one end of the second connecting post 11. An insert rod 14 is installed at the bottom of the connecting plate 12. A slot is provided on the limit frame 18 that cooperates with the insert rod 14. By setting the insert rod 14 and the insert rod 14... The slotted connection, sliding connecting plate 12, and sliding ring 10 slide on sliding rod 8, inserting rod 14 into limiting frame 18, can limit the sliding transparent shooting window 2. By setting the sliding ring 10 and sliding rod 8 to cooperate with each other, the limiting frame 18 can be guided and limited. The sliding ring 10 is connected to top plate 9 through spring 19. By setting spring 19, when connecting plate 12 is released, spring 19 extends and drives sliding ring 10 to slide on sliding rod 8, which can facilitate inserting rod 14 into limiting frame 18 to limit transparent shooting window 2. A pull rod 13 is installed on connecting plate 12, and an anti-slip pad is installed on pull rod 13. By setting pull rod 13, connecting plate 12 can be pulled easily, and anti-slip pad can increase the friction of pull rod 13.

[0029] In this embodiment, as Figures 1-6 As shown in the figure, the working process of a thermal imaging array camera that is easy to mount on a drone, provided in this embodiment, is as follows:

[0030] Step 1: Pull the connecting plate 12, the spring 19 shortens, and the slip ring 10 slides on the slide rod 8. Pull the insertion rod 14 out of the limiting frame 18. Pull the transparent shooting window 2, the guide rod 3 slides on the guide ring 4, and the slider 23 slides on the limiting rod 24. Slide the thermal imaging array camera 16 out of the protective shell 1 for maintenance.

[0031] Step 2: Install the top plate 9 on the bottom of the drone body with bolts. The drone moves the protective shell 1 and the transparent shooting window 2, thereby moving the thermal imaging array camera 16 to take pictures.

[0032] In summary, in this embodiment, the thermal imaging array camera 16, which is convenient for drone mounting, utilizes a protective shell 1 and a transparent shooting window 2 in cooperation to facilitate the storage and protection of the camera. The transparent shooting window 2 allows the camera to easily capture images of the outside world. Pulling the transparent shooting window 2 causes the guide rod 3 to slide on the guide ring 4. The guide ring 4 cooperates with the first connecting post 5 to guide and limit the movement of the transparent shooting window 2, the sliding plate 22, and the thermal imaging array camera 16. The pull groove 7 facilitates pulling the transparent shooting window 2. The sliding connection between the slider 23 and the limiting rod 24 facilitates sliding the thermal imaging array camera 16 out of the protective shell 1 for maintenance. By setting the support leg 20 and the support frame 21 to cooperate with each other, the thermal imaging array camera 16 can be easily supported. By setting the insertion rod 14 to engage with the slot, the sliding connecting plate 12 slides, the slip ring 10 slides on the slide rod 8, and the insertion rod 14 is inserted into the limiting frame 18 to limit the sliding transparent shooting window 2. By setting the slip ring 10 and the slide rod 8 to cooperate with each other, the limiting frame 18 can be easily guided and limited. By setting the spring 19, when the connecting plate 12 is released, the spring 19 extends and drives the slip ring 10 to slide on the slide rod 8, which can easily insert the insertion rod 14 into the limiting frame 18 to limit the transparent shooting window 2. By setting the pull rod 13, the connecting plate 12 can be easily pulled. By setting the anti-slip pad, the friction of the pull rod 13 can be easily increased.

[0033] If certain terms are used in the specification and claims to refer to specific components, those skilled in the art will understand that hardware manufacturers may use different names to refer to the same component. This specification and claims do not distinguish components based on differences in name, but rather on differences in function. The term "comprising" as used throughout the specification and claims is an open-ended term and should be interpreted as "comprising but not limited to." "Approximately" means that within an acceptable margin of error, those skilled in the art can solve the technical problem and substantially achieve the technical effect within a certain margin of error.

[0034] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a product or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system that includes that element.

[0035] The foregoing description illustrates and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, as previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A thermal imaging array camera that is easy to mount on a drone, characterized in that, The device includes a protective shell (1) and a guide assembly mounted on the protective shell (1). A transparent shooting window (2) is mounted on the guide assembly. A sliding plate (22) is mounted on the transparent shooting window (2). A sliding assembly connected to the sliding plate (22) is slidably mounted on the protective shell (1). A support assembly is mounted on the sliding plate (22). A thermal imaging array camera (16) is mounted on the support assembly.

2. A thermal imaging array camera that is easy to mount on a UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guiding assembly includes a guide rod (3), a guide ring (4) and a first connecting post (5). Guide rods (3) are installed on both sides of the transparent shooting window (2). The first connecting post (5) is installed on the protective shell (1). A guide ring (4) is installed at one end of the first connecting post (5). The guide ring (4) has a guide hole that cooperates with the guide rod (3).

3. A thermal imaging array camera that is easy to mount on a UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the transparent shooting window (2) is provided with a groove (7).

4. A thermal imaging array camera that is easy to mount on a UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding assembly includes a limiting rod (24) and a slider (23). The slider (23) is installed on the sliding plate (22), and the limiting rod (24) is installed on the protective shell (1). The slider (23) has a sliding hole that cooperates with the limiting rod (24).

5. A thermal imaging array camera that is easy to mount on a UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly includes a support frame (21) and a support leg (20). The support leg (20) is mounted on the slide plate (22). The support frame (21) is mounted on one end of the support leg (20). A thermal imaging array camera (16) is mounted on the support frame (21).

6. A thermal imaging array camera that is easy to mount on a UAV according to claim 1, characterized in that, A top rod (6) is installed on the top of the transparent shooting window (2). A linkage plate (15) is installed on one end of the top rod (6). A connecting rod (17) is installed on the linkage plate (15). A limit frame (18) is installed on one end of the connecting rod (17). A sliding rod (8) is installed on the top of the protective shell (1). A limiting component that cooperates with the limit frame (18) is slidably installed on the sliding rod (8). A top plate (9) is installed on the top of the sliding rod (8).

7. A thermal imaging array camera that is easy to mount on a UAV according to claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting assembly includes a slip ring (10), a second connecting post (11), a connecting plate (12), and a plug rod (14). The slip ring (10) is slidably mounted on the sliding rod (8). The second connecting post (11) is mounted on the slip ring (10). The connecting plate (12) is mounted on one end of the second connecting post (11). The plug rod (14) is mounted on the bottom of the connecting plate (12). The limiting frame (18) has a slot that cooperates with the plug rod (14).

8. A thermal imaging array camera that is easy to mount on a UAV according to claim 7, characterized in that, The slip ring (10) is connected to the top plate (9) via a spring (19).

9. A thermal imaging array camera that is easy to be mounted on a UAV according to claim 8, characterized in that, A pull rod (13) is installed on the connecting plate (12), and an anti-slip pad is installed on the pull rod (13).