Unmanned aerial vehicle for fire fighting

By designing a support frame and a cleaning brush as a reconnaissance component on a firefighting drone, the problem of camera lenses being covered by thick smoke was solved, enabling clear fire scene reconnaissance and convenient transportation of rescue supplies, thus improving the practicality and rescue efficiency of the drone.

CN223533684UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11广州市南沙保安服务有限公司
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Application Number
CN202423209151.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-25
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-25

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Technical Problem

In fire-fighting drones, camera lenses are easily covered by thick smoke, affecting reconnaissance and exploration work.

Method used

A reconnaissance assembly including a support frame and a cleaning brush was designed. A servo motor drives a sliding rod to move the cleaning brush to clean the camera lens, and an electric push rod adjusts the camera's orientation. Combined with a carrying component, it can carry fire and rescue supplies.

Benefits of technology

It effectively removes thick smoke and dust from camera lenses, maintaining a clear reconnaissance view, and can transport fire rescue supplies to the fire scene, improving the practicality and rescue efficiency of drones.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an unmanned aerial vehicle for fire fighting, and relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, the unmanned aerial vehicle comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle main body, an investigation assembly is arranged below the unmanned aerial vehicle main body, the investigation assembly comprises a supporting frame and a cleaning soft brush, the inner wall of the supporting frame is fixedly connected with a camera, and the camera is matched with the cleaning soft brush; a U-shaped sliding frame is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the cleaning soft brush, a servo motor is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the camera, a rotating plate is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the servo motor, and a sliding rod is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating plate. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle for fire fighting, through the arrangement of the investigation assembly, a lens of a camera can be cleaned through a cleaning soft brush when dense smoke adheres to the lens of the camera, the situation that the lens of the camera is dirty due to the dense smoke and the follow-up exploration work is affected is avoided, and the lens of the camera can be kept clean; and the camera can conveniently and clearly detect the fire scene.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a fire-fighting drone, specifically a fire-fighting drone, and belongs to the field of drone technology. Background Technology

[0002] Firefighting drones are an indispensable high-tech equipment in modern fire rescue. With their unique advantages, they play an important role in fire reconnaissance, fire monitoring, search and rescue. Drones can quickly reach the disaster site and conduct real-time monitoring through onboard high-definition cameras, providing the command center with first-hand disaster information. They are not limited by terrain and can conduct reconnaissance in complex or inaccessible environments, improving reconnaissance efficiency.

[0003] A firefighting drone disclosed in Chinese patent application publication CN216834324U can effectively and automatically raise and lower its altitude. When needed, the drone first activates its electric lifting boom based on its own information transmission. The camera automatically rises to a suitable height via the electric lifting boom to monitor and capture images, effectively replacing manual operation and enhancing automation. At the same time, the camera can perform multi-faceted firefighting operations through the rotation plate, effectively improving the practicality of the drone.

[0004] However, during the implementation of the above-mentioned patented technical solution, the camera surface of the drone is easily covered by thick smoke after entering the fire environment. When fire-fighting drones are used, they enter the fire scene for reconnaissance and search. Fires are usually accompanied by thick smoke, which easily adheres to the surface of the camera lens, thus affecting the subsequent reconnaissance and exploration work. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a firefighting drone in order to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a fire-fighting drone, including a drone body, a reconnaissance component is provided below the drone body, the reconnaissance component includes a support frame and a cleaning brush, a camera is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame, and the camera is adapted to the cleaning brush;

[0007] A U-shaped sliding frame is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the cleaning brush, a servo motor is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the camera, a rotating plate is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the servo motor, a sliding rod is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating plate, and the sliding rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped sliding frame.

[0008] Furthermore, four sliding tubes are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the U-shaped sliding frame, and four guide rods are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame. The four sliding tubes are slidably connected to the outer surface of the four guide rods, and the sliding tubes and guide rods guide the movement of the U-shaped sliding frame.

[0009] Specifically, two symmetrical rotating disks are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the support frame, and a bearing plate is rotatably connected to the outer surface of each of the two rotating disks. The two bearing plates are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the UAV body. The rotating disks and bearing plates provide support for the rotation of the support frame.

[0010] Preferably, the reconnaissance component further includes a first electric push rod hinged to the bottom surface of the drone body. The bottom end of the first electric push rod is hinged to the outer surface of the support frame. When the first electric push rod extends or retracts, it can adjust the orientation angle of the camera.

[0011] Preferably, a carrying component is provided below the main body of the drone. The carrying component includes a second electric push rod fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the drone body and two U-shaped hinge seats fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the drone body. The inner walls of the two U-shaped hinge seats are hinged with storage boxes, which can store fire-fighting and rescue supplies.

[0012] The bottom end of the second electric push rod is fixedly connected to a movable frame. The upper surfaces of the two placement boxes are each fixedly connected to two symmetrical L-shaped connecting rods. All four L-shaped connecting rods are slidably connected to the inner wall of the movable frame. When the movable frame moves up and down, the placement boxes can be closed and opened through the L-shaped connecting rods.

[0013] This utility model provides a firefighting drone, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This firefighting drone, through the setting of the reconnaissance component, can clean the camera lens with a cleaning soft brush when the camera lens is covered with thick smoke, so as to prevent the camera lens from becoming dirty due to thick smoke and affecting the subsequent exploration work. It can keep the camera lens clean and facilitate the camera to conduct clear reconnaissance of the fire scene.

[0015] 2. This firefighting drone, through the configuration of its carrying components, controls the extension of the second electric push rod, which drives the moving frame to move downward. Under the sliding action of the moving frame and the L-shaped connecting rod, it pushes the two placement boxes to unfold. Then, some firefighting and rescue supplies can be placed in the placement boxes. Then, the second electric push rod shortens, and through the moving frame and the L-shaped connecting rod, the two placement boxes are closed. Then, the firefighting and rescue supplies can be transported to the required location at the fire scene by the main body of the drone, which facilitates the rescue work. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support frame and camera of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the support frame of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second electric push rod and the placement box of this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0021] 1. The main body of the drone;

[0022] 2. Reconnaissance component; 21. Support frame; 22. Camera; 23. Cleaning brush; 24. U-shaped sliding frame; 25. Servo motor; 26. Rotating plate; 27. Sliding rod; 28. Sliding tube; 29. ​​Guide rod; 210. Rotating disk; 211. Bearing plate; 212. First electric push rod;

[0023] 3. Carrying components; 31. Second electric push rod; 32. U-shaped hinge seat; 33. Placement box; 34. Moving frame; 35. L-shaped connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0024] This utility model embodiment provides a firefighting drone.

[0025] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The device includes a drone body 1, and a reconnaissance component 2 is located below the drone body 1. The reconnaissance component 2 includes a support frame 21 and a cleaning brush 23. A camera 22 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame 21. The camera 22 is adapted to the cleaning brush 23. The cleaning brush 23 can clean the lens of the camera 22 to remove dust from the lens of the camera 22.

[0026] A U-shaped sliding frame 24 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the cleaning brush 23, and a servo motor 25 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the camera 22. A rotating plate 26 is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the servo motor 25. The servo motor 25 is programmed so that the rotating plate 26 can remain vertical when the servo motor 25 stops.

[0027] A sliding rod 27 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating plate 26. When the servo motor 25 is running, it drives the sliding rod 27 to move in a circular motion. The sliding rod 27 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped sliding frame 24. When the sliding rod 27 revolves, it can push the U-shaped sliding frame 24 to move up and down reciprocally.

[0028] Four sliding tubes 28 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the U-shaped sliding frame 24, and four guide rods 29 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame 21. The four sliding tubes 28 are slidably connected to the outer surface of the four guide rods 29 respectively. The sliding tubes 28 and the guide rods 29 guide the movement of the U-shaped sliding frame 24.

[0029] Two symmetrical rotating disks 210 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the support frame 21. The outer surfaces of the two rotating disks 210 are rotatably connected to the bearing plates 211. The two bearing plates 211 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the UAV body 1. The rotating disks 210 and the bearing plates 211 provide support for the rotation of the support frame 21.

[0030] The reconnaissance component 2 also includes a first electric push rod 212 hinged to the bottom surface of the drone body 1. The bottom end of the first electric push rod 212 is hinged to the outer surface of the support frame 21. When the first electric push rod 212 extends or retracts, it can adjust the orientation angle of the camera 22.

[0031] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 and Figure 4 The drone body 1 is equipped with a carrying component 3 at its bottom. The carrying component 3 includes a second electric push rod 31 fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the drone body 1 and two U-shaped hinge seats 32 fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the drone body 1. The inner walls of the two U-shaped hinge seats 32 are hinged with a storage box 33. The U-shaped hinge seats 32 support the rotation of the storage box 33. The storage box 33 can store fire-fighting and rescue supplies.

[0032] The bottom end of the second electric push rod 31 is fixedly connected to a movable frame 34. The upper surfaces of the two placement boxes 33 are each fixedly connected to two symmetrical L-shaped connecting rods 35. The four L-shaped connecting rods 35 are slidably connected to the inner wall of the movable frame 34. When the movable frame 34 moves up and down, the placement box 33 can be closed and opened through the L-shaped connecting rods 35.

[0033] Working principle: After the main body of the drone 1 operates and enters the fire scene, it uses camera 22 to investigate the situation inside the fire scene. By extending and retracting the first electric push rod 212, the orientation angle of camera 22 can be adjusted to better investigate the fire scene. When the lens of camera 22 is covered with thick smoke from the fire, the servo motor 25 is controlled to operate, driving the sliding rod 27 to rotate. The sliding rod 27 pushes the U-shaped sliding frame 24 to move up and down, so that the cleaning brush 23 cleans the lens of camera 22, preventing the thick smoke and dust on the lens of camera 22 from affecting the camera 22's recording of the fire scene. This device can keep the lens of camera 22 clean, making it easier for camera 22 to conduct clear investigation of the fire scene.

[0034] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A firefighting drone, comprising a drone body (1), characterized in that: A reconnaissance component (2) is provided below the main body (1) of the drone. The reconnaissance component (2) includes a support frame (21) and a cleaning brush (23). A camera (22) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame (21). The camera (22) is adapted to the cleaning brush (23). The outer surface of the cleaning brush (23) is fixedly connected to a U-shaped sliding frame (24), the outer surface of the camera (22) is fixedly connected to a servo motor (25), the output shaft end of the servo motor (25) is fixedly connected to a rotating plate (26), the outer surface of the rotating plate (26) is fixedly connected to a sliding rod (27), and the sliding rod (27) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped sliding frame (24).

2. The firefighting drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the U-shaped sliding frame (24) is fixedly connected with four sliding tubes (28), and the inner wall of the support frame (21) is fixedly connected with four guide rods (29). The four sliding tubes (28) are respectively slidably connected to the outer surface of the four guide rods (29).

3. The firefighting drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two symmetrical rotating disks (210) are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the support frame (21). Each of the two rotating disks (210) has a bearing plate (211) rotatably connected to its outer surface. All are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the main body (1) of the drone.

4. A firefighting drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reconnaissance component (2) also includes a first electric push rod (212) hinged to the bottom surface of the drone body (1), with the bottom end of the first electric push rod (212) hinged to the outer surface of the support frame (21).

5. A firefighting drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carrying component (3) is provided below the main body (1) of the drone. The carrying component (3) includes a second electric push rod (31) fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the main body (1) of the drone and two U-shaped hinge seats (32) fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the main body (1). The inner walls of the two U-shaped hinge seats (32) are hinged with a placement box (33).

6. A firefighting drone according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom end of the second electric push rod (31) is fixedly connected to a movable frame (34), and the upper surfaces of the two placement boxes (33) are fixedly connected to two symmetrical L-shaped connecting rods (35), and the four L-shaped connecting rods (35) are slidably connected to the inner wall of the movable frame (34).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Unmanned aerial vehicle for fire fighting

    CN216834324U