Protection structure for camera of unmanned aerial vehicle for aerial photography
By designing a protective sleeve and limiting structure to protect the camera, the problem of scratch damage to the camera during flight of aerial drones has been solved, achieving effective protection for the camera.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423222360.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing aerial drone cameras are prone to scratches and damage during flight.
A protective structure comprising a first sheath, a transparent protective sheet, a gasket, and a second sheath was designed. Through the combination of a limiting plate and an arc-shaped buckle, the camera is protected and scratches are avoided.
It effectively prevents the camera from being damaged by scratches during flight shooting, thus improving the camera's protection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically a protective structure for a camera of an aerial photography UAV. Background Technology
[0002] Aerial photography drones are drones that use remote control technology and camera equipment to take pictures and record videos in the air. They are usually equipped with high-definition camera equipment, image transmission equipment, GPS positioning system and intelligent control system, and can achieve various shooting angles and heights. They are widely used in film and television production, aerial photography of tourist attractions, urban planning, environmental monitoring and other fields. However, the aerial photography drones currently used on the market have relatively simple structures. During flight shooting, the camera may be scratched and damaged. Therefore, a protective structure for the camera of aerial photography drones is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a protective structure for the camera of an aerial photography drone, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the structure of the aerial photography drones currently used on the market is relatively simple, and the camera may be scratched during flight and shooting, resulting in damage to the camera.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a protective structure for a camera of an aerial photography drone, comprising a drone body, rotors rotatably mounted at the four corners of the top of the drone body, brackets fixedly mounted on both sides of the bottom of the drone body, a connecting frame fixedly mounted in the middle of the bottom of the drone body, a camera body hinged to one side of the connecting frame, a first protective sleeve covering the outer side of the camera head of the camera body, a transparent protective sheet fixedly mounted inside one end of the first protective sleeve, a gasket slidably mounted inside the first protective sleeve, and a limiting structure provided on the outer side of the camera body, the limiting structure being connected to the first protective sleeve.
[0005] Preferably, the limiting structure includes a second protective sleeve, which covers the outside of the camera body. Two L-shaped buckles are fixedly installed at both ends of one side of the second protective sleeve, and a limiting plate is fastened between the upper and lower L-shaped buckles. Multiple arc-shaped plates are fixedly installed on one side of the second protective sleeve, and arc-shaped buckles are fixedly installed on one side of each of the multiple arc-shaped plates. The first protective sleeve is inserted into the inside of one side of the second protective sleeve and is located between the multiple arc-shaped plates. The arc-shaped buckles are fastened to the inner wall of the outer side of the first protective sleeve.
[0006] Preferably, an installation hole is provided on one inner wall of the first sheath, and the transparent protective sheet is fixedly installed inside the installation hole.
[0007] Preferably, the limiting plate has a strip groove inside, and the L-shaped buckle plate is fastened inside the strip groove.
[0008] Preferably, a limiting groove is provided on the outer side of the first sheath, and the arc-shaped buckle is fastened inside the limiting groove.
[0009] Preferably, a connection hole is provided on one side of the second sheath, and the first sheath is connected to the connection hole.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention, by adopting the above technical solution, has the following technical effects:
[0011] This utility model, by setting up a first protective sleeve, a transparent protective sheet, a gasket, and a second protective sleeve, allows for aerial photography. During aerial photography, the second protective sleeve is fastened to the outside of the camera body, and a limiting plate is fastened between the upper and lower L-shaped fasteners. When the first protective sleeve is fastened to the outside of the camera body's camera head, the arc-shaped fastener on the outside of the arc-shaped plate fastens to the outside of the first protective sleeve, thus limiting and fixing the first protective sleeve. The first protective sleeve and the transparent protective sheet protect the camera head of the main body, preventing scratches and damage caused by debris during shooting. Attached Figure Description
[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0013] Figure 1 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the camera body and the first protective sleeve of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the second sheath and the first sheath of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of A in the diagram.
[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Main body of the UAV; 2. Rotor; 3. Bracket; 4. Connecting frame; 5. Main body of the camera; 6. First protective sleeve; 7. Transparent protective sheet; 8. Gasket; 9. Second protective sleeve; 10. L-shaped buckle plate; 11. Limiting plate; 12. Arc-shaped plate; 13. Arc-shaped buckle plate. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0019] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that they do not affect the effects and purposes that this application can produce.
[0020] Example
[0021] In the current technology, the aerial photography drones used in the market have a relatively simple structure. During flight and filming, the camera may be scratched or damaged.
[0022] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a protective structure for a camera of an aerial photography drone, including a drone body 1, rotors 2 rotatably mounted at the four corners of the top of the drone body 1, brackets 3 fixedly mounted on both sides of the bottom of the drone body 1, a connecting frame 4 fixedly mounted in the middle of the bottom of the drone body 1, a camera body 5 hinged to one side of the connecting frame 4, a first protective sleeve 6 covering the outer side of the camera head of the camera body 5, a transparent protective sheet 7 fixedly mounted inside one end of the first protective sleeve 6, a pad 8 slidably mounted inside the first protective sleeve 6, and a limiting structure on the outer side of the camera body 5 connected to the first protective sleeve 6. During aerial photography, the first protective sleeve 6 is placed over the outer side of the camera head of the camera body 5, and the first protective sleeve 6 connects with the limiting structure. The pad 8 inside the first protective sleeve 6 is located between the camera head and the first protective sleeve 6. At the same time, a transparent protective sheet 7 is mounted on one inner wall of the first protective sleeve 6. The camera head of the camera body 5 is protected by the first protective sleeve 6 and the transparent protective sheet 7, preventing damage caused by scratches during shooting.
[0023] The limiting structure includes a second protective sleeve 9, which covers the outside of the camera body 5. Two L-shaped fasteners 10 are fixedly installed at both ends of one side of the second protective sleeve 9, and a limiting plate 11 is fastened between the upper and lower L-shaped fasteners 10. Multiple arc-shaped plates 12 are fixedly installed on one side of the second protective sleeve 9, and arc-shaped fasteners 13 are fixedly installed on one side of each of the multiple arc-shaped plates 12. The first protective sleeve 6 is inserted into the inside of one side of the second protective sleeve 9 and is located between the multiple arc-shaped plates 12. The arc-shaped fasteners 13 are fastened to the inner wall of the outer side of the first protective sleeve 6. When providing protection, the second protective sleeve 9 is fastened to the outside of the camera body 5, and then the limiting plate 11 is fastened between the upper and lower L-shaped fasteners 10, thereby limiting and fixing the second protective sleeve 9. When the first protective sleeve 6 is fastened to the outside of the camera head of the camera body 5, the first protective sleeve 6 will be inserted into the inside of the second protective sleeve 9, and the arc-shaped fasteners 13 on the outside of the arc-shaped plates 12 are fastened to the outside of the first protective sleeve 6, thereby limiting and fixing the first protective sleeve 6.
[0024] The inner wall of one side of the first protective sleeve 6 has an installation hole, and the transparent protective sheet 7 is fixedly installed inside the installation hole for shooting protection.
[0025] The limiting plate 11 has a strip groove inside, and the L-shaped buckle 10 is fastened inside the strip groove. The second sheath 9 is limited and fixed by the limiting plate 11 and the L-shaped buckle 10.
[0026] A limiting groove is provided on the outer side of the first sheath 6, and an arc-shaped buckle 13 is fastened inside the limiting groove. The arc-shaped buckle 13 limits the first sheath 6, making it easy to disassemble and assemble.
[0027] A connection hole is provided on one side of the second sheath 9, and the first sheath 6 is connected to the connection hole to facilitate the connection between the second sheath 9 and the first sheath 6.
[0028] The drone body 1 in this application is model DJI Phantom 4. Its structure and operating principle are existing technologies, therefore its structure and operating principle will not be described in detail here.
[0029] The working principle or structural principle is as follows: During aerial photography, the second protective sleeve 9 is fastened to the outside of the camera body 5, and then the limiting plate 11 is fastened between the upper and lower L-shaped fastening plates 10 to limit and fix the second protective sleeve 9. When the first protective sleeve 6 is fastened to the outside of the camera head of the camera body 5, the first protective sleeve 6 will be inserted into the inside of the second protective sleeve 9. The arc-shaped fastening plate 13 on the outside of the arc-shaped plate 12 is fastened to the outside of the first protective sleeve 6 to limit and fix the first protective sleeve 6. The gasket 8 inside the first protective sleeve 6 is located between the camera head and the first protective sleeve 6. At the same time, a transparent protective sheet 7 is provided on one side of the inner wall of the first protective sleeve 6. The camera head of the camera body 5 is protected by the first protective sleeve 6 and the transparent protective sheet 7 to avoid scratches and damage during shooting.
[0030] Those skilled in the art will understand that the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this utility model can be combined or combined in various ways, even if such combinations or combinations are not explicitly described in this utility model. In particular, the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this utility model can be combined or combined in various ways without departing from the spirit and teachings of this utility model. All such combinations and / or combinations fall within the scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A protective structure for a camera of an aerial drone, comprising a drone body (1), wherein rotors (2) are rotatably mounted at the four corners of the top of the drone body (1), brackets (3) are fixedly mounted on both sides of the bottom of the drone body (1), and a connecting frame (4) is fixedly mounted in the middle of the bottom of the drone body (1), wherein a camera body (5) is hinged to one side of the connecting frame (4), characterized in that: The shooting head of the camera body (5) is covered with a first sheath (6), one end of the first sheath (6) is internally fixedly provided with a transparent protective sheet (7), the inside of the first sheath (6) is slidably provided with a gasket (8), the outside of the camera body (5) is provided with a limiting structure, and the limiting structure is connected with the first sheath (6).
2. The aerial photography camera protection structure of claim 1, wherein: The limiting structure comprises a second sheath (9), the second sheath (9) covers the outside of the camera body (5), two L-shaped buckling plates (10) are fixedly arranged at two ends of one side of the second sheath (9), a limiting plate (11) is buckled between the two L-shaped buckling plates (10), a plurality of arc-shaped plates (12) are fixedly arranged on one side of the second sheath (9), arc-shaped buckling plates (13) are fixedly arranged on one side of the plurality of arc-shaped plates (12), the first sheath (6) is inserted into the inside of one side of the second sheath (9) and the first sheath (6) is between the plurality of arc-shaped plates (12), and the arc-shaped buckling plates (13) are buckled on the outer side inner wall of the first sheath (6).
3. The aerial photography camera protection structure of claim 1, wherein: A mounting hole is formed in the inner wall of one side of the first sheath (6), and the transparent protective sheet (7) is fixedly installed in the mounting hole.
4. The aerial photography camera protection structure of claim 2, wherein: A strip-shaped groove is formed in the inside of the limiting plate (11), and the L-shaped buckling plate (10) is buckled in the strip-shaped groove.
5. The aerial photography camera protection structure of claim 2, wherein: A limiting groove is formed in the outside of the first sheath (6), and the arc-shaped buckling plate (13) is buckled in the limiting groove.
6. The aerial photography camera protection structure of claim 2, wherein: A connecting hole is formed in one side of the second sheath (9), and the first sheath (6) is connected with the connecting hole.