Unmanned aerial vehicle shooting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle shooting device which comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body, an equipment cavity is formed in the unmanned aerial vehicle body, protective covers are symmetrically hinged to the bottom of the equipment cavity, an electric push rod is arranged in the equipment cavity, a motor is arranged at the output end of the electric push rod, and a mounting base is arranged at the output end of the motor. The bottom end of the mounting seat is provided with a camera, the protective cover is integrally and telescopically provided with a connecting frame, an output shaft of the electric push rod is provided with a connecting seat, and the connecting frame is hinged to the connecting seat. The lens of the camera can be demisted conveniently, and the shooting effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and more specifically, to a UAV shooting device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing drone camera designs, the lens is mostly exposed on the outside of the drone. During takeoff, landing, or flight, the exposed lens is prone to collisions with the ground, obstacles, or other objects, resulting in scratches, cracks, or deformation. These physical damages not only affect the camera's image quality but may also damage internal optical components, indicating poor protection.

[0003] In addition, drones are prone to contact with foreign objects such as flying insects and dust when shooting. These foreign objects can easily adhere to the lens surface during high-speed flight, affecting the shooting effect. This is especially true in humid, dusty, or insect-infested environments, where foreign objects are more likely to accumulate on the lens surface. For example, spring and summer are the seasons when insects are most active, and the risk of flying insects adhering to the drone lens is even higher, and they are difficult to clean later. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a drone shooting device to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art, such as the poor protection of the drone camera by the drone shooting device and the easy collision with insects during flight, which affects the shooting effect.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A drone shooting device includes a drone body with a device cavity. The bottom of the device cavity is symmetrically hinged with a protective cover. An electric push rod is installed inside the device cavity. A motor is installed at the output end of the electric push rod. A mounting base is installed at the output end of the motor. A camera is installed at the bottom end of the mounting base. A connecting frame is integrally and retractably installed on the protective cover. A connecting seat is installed on the output shaft of the electric push rod. The connecting frame is hinged to the connecting seat.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that an insect detector is provided in front of the mounting base. The insect detector is preferably an infrared sensor, which can detect the heat radiation on the surface of the insect body, thereby determining the presence and activity of the insect. Insects usually emit heat, and the infrared sensor can locate and identify insects by monitoring this heat radiation.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the mounting base has a mounting groove, and a fan is arranged in the mounting groove facing the lens of the camera. When the insect detector detects an insect, the fan can be activated to provide a strong airflow, so that when the insect approaches the lens of the camera, it can be blown away by the airflow, thus preventing it from approaching and colliding with the lens of the camera, thereby improving the protection of the drone camera during use.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that an electric heating wire is provided below the fan. When the camera is prone to fogging in cold weather, the fan can be turned on and the electric heating wire can be run, so that hot air can flow in front of the camera lens to perform a defogging operation on the camera lens, thereby improving the clarity of the drone camera when shooting. The electric heating wire can be used in conjunction with a temperature controller, which is prior art and will not be described in detail in this invention.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that an inlet and outlet are provided at the bottom of the equipment cavity, the protective cover is installed at the inlet and outlet, an installation shaft is provided at the inlet and outlet, and the connection between the connecting frame and the protective cover is rotatably sleeved on the installation shaft. The installation shaft is used to realize the rotatable hinge installation of the protective cover at the inlet and outlet, thereby facilitating the opening and closing of the protective cover.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the connecting frame includes a fixed frame, one end of the fixed frame is connected to the protective cover, and the other end is provided with a telescopic groove. A telescopic frame is slidably and telescopically arranged in the telescopic groove. The tail end of the telescopic frame is hinged to the connecting seat. The telescopic groove enables the telescopic frame to be slidably and telescopically installed on the fixed frame, thereby enabling the connecting frame as a whole to achieve autonomous telescopic adjustment as the output shaft of the electric push rod rotates, ensuring the smooth telescopic movement of the electric push rod.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that a support leg is provided at the bottom of the drone body, and a shock-absorbing foot is provided on the support leg. The support leg provides overall support, and the shock-absorbing foot can improve the shock absorption and protection effect of the drone during landing.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that a limiting edge is provided at the top of the inlet and outlet, and the protective cover abuts against the limiting edge when closed. The limiting edge can improve the rotation limit of the protective cover, so that when subjected to external impact force, the limiting edge can resist and limit the movement of the protective cover, further enhancing the protection of the camera.

[0016] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a drone shooting device with the following advantages:

[0018] 1. This utility model, by setting a protective cover, allows for the activation of an electric push rod during use. The extension of the electric push rod's output shaft controls a motor to move the mounting base, which in turn moves the camera located on the mounting base. Simultaneously, the extension of the electric push rod's output shaft moves a connecting seat, which in turn moves the tail end of a connecting frame, causing a change in the angle of the connecting frame. This, in turn, causes the protective cover to rotate synchronously via the connecting frame. As the camera moves downwards, the protective cover opens simultaneously, allowing the camera to extend outside the device cavity for filming. When filming is not needed, the electric push rod is retracted in the opposite direction, allowing the camera to retract into the device cavity for protection. Simultaneously, when the electric push rod retracts, it simultaneously moves the connecting frame in the opposite direction, causing the protective cover to rotate in the same direction, thus sealing the entrance and exit. This enhances the protection of the camera during high-altitude flight or landing, when filming is not required.

[0019] 2. This utility model has a motor installed at the output end of the electric push rod, and the camera is mounted on the output end of the motor via a mounting bracket. In this way, when the drone is shooting, the motor can be controlled to drive the mounting bracket to rotate, and the mounting bracket will drive the camera to rotate, thereby achieving flexible adjustment of the shooting angle.

[0020] 3. This utility model includes an insect detector located in front of the mounting base. Preferably, the insect detector uses an infrared sensor to detect the heat radiation from the insect's body surface, thus determining the presence and activity of the insect. Insects typically emit heat, and the infrared sensor can locate and identify the presence of insects by monitoring this heat radiation. Simultaneously, the mounting base has a mounting slot with a fan positioned inside, facing the camera lens. When the insect detector detects an insect, the fan is activated, providing a strong airflow that blows the insect away from the camera lens, preventing it from approaching and colliding with the lens, thus improving the drone camera's protective capabilities during use. Furthermore, an electric heating wire is located below the fan. In cold weather, when the camera is prone to fogging, the fan and heating wire can be activated, allowing hot air to circulate in front of the camera lens, defogging the lens and improving the clarity of the drone camera during shooting. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a drone shooting device according to the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the entire utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the entire utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the mounting structure on the mounting base in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the mating structure between the protective cover and the limiting edge in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection structure between the fixed frame and the telescopic frame in this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. UAV body; 2. Equipment cavity; 3. Protective cover; 4. Electric push rod; 5. Motor; 6. Mounting base; 7. Camera; 8. Connecting frame; 9. Connecting base; 10. Insect detector; 11. Mounting slot; 12. Fan; 13. Electric heating wire; 14. Inlet / outlet; 15. Mounting shaft; 16. Fixing frame; 17. Telescopic slot; 18. Telescopic frame; 19. Support leg; 20. Shock-absorbing foot; 21. Limiting edge. Detailed Implementation

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0031] Please see Figures 1-6 A drone shooting device includes a drone body 1, a device cavity 2 on the drone body 1, a protective cover 3 symmetrically hinged to the bottom of the device cavity 2, an electric push rod 4 inside the device cavity 2, a motor 5 at the output end of the electric push rod 4, a mounting base 6 at the output end of the motor 5, a camera 7 at the bottom end of the mounting base 6, a connecting frame 8 integrally and retractably mounted on the protective cover 3, a connecting seat 9 on the output shaft of the electric push rod 4, and the connecting frame 8 and the connecting seat 9 are hinged.

[0032] When in use, the electric push rod 4 is activated. The extension of the output shaft of the electric push rod 4 controls the motor 5 to move the mounting base 6. The movement of the mounting base 6 moves the camera 7 located on the mounting base 6. At the same time, when the output shaft of the electric push rod 4 extends, it can move the connecting base 9. The movement of the connecting base 9 can move the tail end of the connecting frame 8, thereby changing the angle of the connecting frame 8. In turn, the connecting frame 8 can simultaneously drive the protective cover 3 to rotate, so that when the camera 7 moves downward, the protective cover 3 can open simultaneously, allowing the camera 7 to extend out of the outside of the equipment cavity 2 for shooting. When shooting is not needed, the electric push rod 4 is controlled to retract, so that the camera 7 can retract into the equipment cavity 2 for protection. At the same time, when the electric push rod 4 retracts, it will simultaneously drive the connecting frame 8 to move in the opposite direction, so that the protective cover 3 rotates in the opposite direction, achieving closure at the inlet and outlet 14. In this way, the protection of the camera 7 can be enhanced when the drone is flying at high altitude or landing, or when shooting is not needed.

[0033] This utility model has an insect detector 10 set in front of the mounting base 6. The insect detector 10 is preferably an infrared sensor, which can detect the heat radiation on the surface of the insect, thereby determining the presence and activity of the insect. Insects usually emit heat, and the infrared sensor can locate and identify insects by monitoring this heat radiation.

[0034] Furthermore, the present invention provides a mounting groove 11 on the mounting base 6, and a fan 12 is provided in the mounting groove 11 facing the lens of the camera 7. When the insect detector 10 detects an insect, the fan 12 can be activated to provide a strong airflow, so that when the insect approaches the lens of the camera 7, it can be blown away by the airflow, thus preventing it from approaching and colliding with the lens of the camera 7, thereby improving the protection of the drone camera 7 during use.

[0035] Furthermore, this invention includes an electric heating wire 13 located below the fan 12. When the camera 7 is prone to fogging in cold weather, the fan 12 can be activated and the electric heating wire 13 can be run, allowing hot air to circulate in front of the lens of the camera 7 to defog the lens and improve the clarity of the drone camera 7 during shooting. The electric heating wire 13 can be used in conjunction with a temperature controller, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0036] Please see Figures 1-6As one embodiment of the equipment cavity 2: the bottom of the equipment cavity 2 is provided with an inlet and outlet 14, the protective cover 3 is installed at the inlet and outlet 14, and the inlet and outlet 14 is provided with an installation shaft 15. The connection between the connecting frame 8 and the protective cover 3 is rotatably sleeved on the installation shaft 15. The installation shaft 15 is used to realize the rotatable hinge installation of the protective cover 3 at the inlet and outlet 14, thereby facilitating the opening and closing of the protective cover 3.

[0037] Please see Figures 1-6 As one embodiment of the connecting frame 8: the connecting frame 8 includes a fixed frame 16, one end of the fixed frame 16 is connected to the protective cover 3, and the other end is provided with a telescopic groove 17. A telescopic frame 18 is slidably and telescopically arranged in the telescopic groove 17. The tail end of the telescopic frame 18 is hinged to the connecting seat 9. The telescopic groove 17 enables the telescopic frame 18 to be slidably and telescopically installed on the fixed frame 16, so that the connecting frame 8 as a whole can achieve autonomous telescopic adjustment when rotating with the output shaft of the electric push rod 4, ensuring the smooth telescopic movement of the electric push rod 4.

[0038] Please see Figures 1-6 As one implementation method for the drone body 1: a support leg 19 is provided at the bottom of the drone body 1, and a shock-absorbing foot 20 is provided on the support leg 19. The support leg 19 provides overall support, and the shock-absorbing foot 20 can improve the shock absorption and protection effect of the drone during landing.

[0039] Please see Figures 1-6 As one implementation method for the inlet / outlet 14: a limiting edge 21 is provided on the top of the inlet / outlet 14. When the protective cover 3 is closed, it abuts against the limiting edge 21. The limiting edge 21 can improve the rotation limit of the protective cover 3. Thus, when subjected to external impact, the limiting edge 21 can block and limit the movement of the protective cover 3, further enhancing the protection of the camera 7.

[0040] In summary:

[0041] By providing a protective cover 3, this utility model allows for the activation of an electric push rod 4 during use. The extension of the output shaft of the electric push rod 4 controls the motor 5 to move the mounting base 6. The movement of the mounting base 6 moves the camera 7 located on the mounting base 6. Simultaneously, when the output shaft of the electric push rod 4 extends, it can move the connecting base 9. The movement of the connecting base 9 can move the tail end of the connecting frame 8, thereby changing the angle of the connecting frame 8. This allows the protective cover 3 to rotate synchronously through the connecting frame 8. As the camera 7 moves downward, the protective cover 3 can open synchronously, allowing the camera 7 to extend out of the outside of the device cavity 2 for shooting.

[0042] When filming is not required, the reverse control electric push rod 4 retracts, allowing the camera 7 to retract into the equipment cavity 2 for protection. At the same time, when the electric push rod 4 retracts, it will drive the connecting frame 8 to move in the opposite direction, thereby causing the protective cover 3 to rotate in the opposite direction, achieving the closure of the inlet and outlet 14. This can enhance the protection of the camera 7 when the drone is not filming during high-altitude flight or landing.

[0043] This utility model has a motor 5 installed at the output end of the electric push rod 4, and the camera 7 is installed at the output end of the motor 5 through the mounting base 6. In this way, when the drone is shooting, the motor 5 can be controlled to drive the mounting to rotate, and the mounting base 6 can drive the camera 7 to rotate, thereby realizing flexible adjustment of the shooting angle.

[0044] In this invention, an insect detector 10 is provided in front of the mounting base 6. The insect detector 10 preferably uses an infrared sensor to detect the heat radiation on the surface of the insect, thereby determining the presence and activity of the insect.

[0045] Insects typically emit heat, and infrared sensors can detect this heat radiation to locate and identify whether there are insects in front of them, thus helping drones avoid flying insects when taking pictures.

[0046] Meanwhile, this utility model has a mounting groove 11 on the mounting base 6, and a fan 12 is arranged in the mounting groove 11 facing the lens of the camera 7. When the insect detector 10 detects an insect, the fan 12 can be activated to provide a strong airflow, so that when the insect approaches the lens of the camera 7, it can be blown away by the airflow, thus preventing it from approaching and colliding with the lens of the camera 7, thereby improving the protection of the drone camera 7 during use. At the same time, this utility model has an electric heating wire 13 arranged below the fan 12. When the camera 7 is prone to fogging in cold weather, the fan 12 can be activated and the electric heating wire 13 can be run, so that the hot airflow can flow in front of the lens of the camera 7 to perform a defogging operation on the lens of the camera 7, thereby improving the clarity of the drone camera 7 when shooting.

[0047] The electric push rod 4, motor 5, fan 12, electric heating wire 13 and other electrical components mentioned in this utility model can all be controlled by the controller. Since the controller is matched with commonly used equipment, its control principle and circuit connection are existing known and mature technologies, and its specific circuit structure will not be described in detail here.

[0048] This utility model relates to the connection of rotating circuits, which can be achieved by conductive slip rings or the like. This is a known prior art, and this utility model will not elaborate on it.

[0049] In all the solutions mentioned above, the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although the embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0050] In all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the operation of electrical components, unless otherwise specified, are controlled by a controller. Since the devices matched with the controllers are common devices, their control principles and circuit connections are existing, well-known, and mature technologies, and their specific circuit structures will not be described in detail here.

[0051] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving motors can be combined with reducers if necessary. The connection structure and working principle between the motor and the reducer are existing known technologies, and this utility model will not elaborate on them.

[0052] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between solar panels and batteries can be equipped with essential accessories such as inverters, battery charging controllers, cables, fuses, and brackets. Their control principles and circuit connections are all existing, well-known, and mature technologies, and their specific circuit structures will not be elaborated here.

Claims

1. A drone photography device, comprising a drone body (1), characterized in that: The UAV body (1) has an equipment cavity (2). A protective cover (3) is symmetrically hinged to the bottom of the equipment cavity (2). An electric push rod (4) is installed inside the equipment cavity (2). A motor (5) is installed at the output end of the electric push rod (4). A mounting base (6) is installed at the output end of the motor (5). A camera (7) is installed at the bottom end of the mounting base (6). A connecting frame (8) is integrally and retractably installed on the protective cover (3). A connecting seat (9) is installed on the output shaft of the electric push rod (4). The connecting frame (8) and the connecting seat (9) are hinged.

2. The drone shooting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An insect detector (10) is provided in front of the mounting base (6).

3. The drone shooting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting base (6) has a mounting groove (11), and a fan (12) is provided in the mounting groove (11) facing the lens of the camera (7).

4. The drone shooting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: An electric heating wire (13) is provided below the fan (12).

5. The drone shooting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the equipment cavity (2) is provided with an inlet and outlet (14), the protective cover (3) is installed at the inlet and outlet (14), and an installation shaft (15) is provided at the inlet and outlet (14). The connection between the connecting frame (8) and the protective cover (3) is rotatably sleeved on the installation shaft (15).

6. A drone photography device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The connecting frame (8) includes a fixed frame (16), one end of which is connected to the protective cover (3), and the other end is provided with a telescopic groove (17). A telescopic frame (18) is slidably and telescopically arranged in the telescopic groove (17), and the tail end of the telescopic frame (18) is hinged to the connecting seat (9).

7. The drone shooting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the drone body (1) is provided with a support leg (19), and the support leg (19) is provided with a shock-absorbing foot (20).

8. The drone photography device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the inlet / outlet (14) is provided with a limiting edge (21), and the protective cover (3) abuts against the limiting edge (21) when closed.

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