Unmanned aerial vehicle

By installing a pod lens assembly on the drone and connecting it to the drone body, and by using a rotating motor and gyroscope to adjust the lens attitude in real time, the problem of poor stability of the drone pod lens during flight was solved, achieving high-quality imaging results.

CN223631815UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05MAINTENANCE CO STATE GRID QINGHAI ELECTRIC POWER +2
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Application Number
CN202520254700.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-18
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The pod-mounted cameras of existing drones suffer from poor stability during flight due to attitude changes and external interference, which affects image quality.

Method used

The pod lens assembly is fixedly connected to the airframe via a connecting component, which includes a first fixing component, a connecting rod, and a second fixing component. The position and attitude of the pod lens are adjusted in real time using a rotating motor and a gyroscope. Combined with the drive motor and support frame of the flight wing assembly, the stability of the lens and the imaging quality are improved.

Benefits of technology

This ensured the stability of the pod camera during drone flight, improved image quality, and guaranteed the clarity and stability of real-time shooting.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an unmanned aerial vehicle and relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicles. The problem that the pod lens is poor in stability in the flight process of an existing unmanned aerial vehicle is solved. The unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a vehicle body; the flying wing assembly is arranged on the aircraft body; the pod lens assembly is fixedly connected with one end of the machine body through a connecting assembly; the connecting assembly comprises a first fixing assembly and a second fixing assembly, wherein the first fixing assembly is fixedly connected with one end of the machine body; the connecting rod is arranged below the first fixing assembly, and one end of the connecting rod is rotationally connected with the first fixing assembly; one end of the second fixing assembly is rotationally connected with the other end of the connecting rod, and the other end of the second fixing assembly is rotationally connected with a pod lens assembly. According to the scheme of the utility model, the stability of the pod lens in the flight use process of the unmanned aerial vehicle is ensured, and the imaging quality in the flight process of the unmanned aerial vehicle is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to unmanned plane field, especially point to a kind of unmanned plane. BACKGROUND

[0002] When the existing unmanned plane with large angle of depression lens pod carries out task, due to the flight attitude change of unmanned plane and external interference and other factors, the stability of the pod lens of existing unmanned plane is affected, leading to poor imaging quality, and the pod lens cannot be adjusted according to the flight state during flight use. SUMMARY

[0003] The embodiment of the utility model provides a kind of unmanned plane.The problem of poor stability of pod lens in the flight process of existing unmanned plane is solved.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the technical scheme of the utility model is as follows:

[0005] The embodiment of the utility model provides a kind of unmanned plane, comprising:

[0006] Machine body;

[0007] Flight wing assembly arranged on the machine body;

[0008] Pod lens assembly, the pod lens assembly is fixedly connected with one end of the machine body by connecting assembly;

[0009] The connecting assembly comprises: first fixed assembly fixedly connected with one end of the machine body;

[0010] Connecting rod, the connecting rod is arranged below the first fixed assembly, and one end is rotatably connected with the first fixed assembly;

[0011] Second fixed assembly, one end of the second fixed assembly is rotatably connected with the other end of the connecting rod, and the other end of the second fixed assembly is rotatably connected with pod lens assembly.

[0012] Optionally, the first fixed assembly comprises:

[0013] First fixed plate, the first fixed plate is fixedly connected with one end of the machine body by a plurality of bolt assemblies;

[0014] First rotating motor arranged on the first fixed plate, and the output end of the first rotating motor is rotatably connected with one end of the connecting rod.

[0015] Optionally, the first fixed assembly further comprises:

[0016] Second fixed plate arranged above the first fixed plate and sleeved on the first rotating motor;

[0017] A shock-absorbing ball is positioned between the first fixed plate and the second fixed plate.

[0018] Optionally, the second fixing component includes:

[0019] The base is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting rod;

[0020] A first connector and a second connector are disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the base;

[0021] The pod camera assembly is disposed between the first connector and the second connector, and is rotatably connected to the first connector and the second connector.

[0022] Optionally, the pod camera assembly includes:

[0023] A pod rotatably connected to the other end of the second fixed assembly;

[0024] The control motherboard, communication module, gyroscope, and camera lens are installed inside the pod;

[0025] The communication module, gyroscope, and camera lens are all electrically connected to the control motherboard.

[0026] Optionally, the flight wing assembly includes:

[0027] The first flight wing is located at one end of the fuselage;

[0028] A second flight wing is provided at the other end of the fuselage;

[0029] A third flight wing is mounted on the fuselage and located between the first and second flight wings;

[0030] The first, second, and third flight wings are each equipped with multiple drive motors, and the output end of each drive motor is rotatably connected to a propeller.

[0031] Optionally, the second flight wing located on the same side of the fuselage and the third flight wing are connected by a first support frame.

[0032] Optionally, a second support frame is provided at the bottom of the machine body.

[0033] Optionally, a third support frame is provided on the first flight wing.

[0034] The above-described solution of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0035] The UAV of this utility model includes: a fuselage; a flight wing assembly mounted on the fuselage; and a pod lens assembly, the pod lens assembly being fixedly connected to one end of the fuselage via a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly includes: a first fixing assembly fixedly connected to one end of the fuselage; a connecting rod disposed below the first fixing assembly, one end of which is rotatably connected to the first fixing assembly; and a second fixing assembly, one end of which is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting rod, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the pod lens assembly. This design ensures the stability of the pod lens during UAV flight and improves the image quality during UAV flight. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Fig. 1 This is a perspective view of the drone of this utility model;

[0037] Fig. 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the drone of this utility model;

[0038] Fig. 3 This is a side view of the pod lens assembly and the connecting assembly of the UAV of this utility model;

[0039] Fig. 4 This is a front view of the pod lens assembly and connecting assembly of the UAV of this utility model;

[0040] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0041] The components include: 1. Airframe; 11. First flight wing; 12. Second flight wing; 13. Third flight wing; 14. Drive motor; 15. First support frame; 16. Second support frame; 17. Third support frame; 2. Pod camera assembly; 3. Connecting rod; 41. First fixing plate; 42. First rotating motor; 43. Second fixing plate; 44. Shock absorber ball; 45. Bolt assembly; 51. Base; 52. First connector; 53. Second connector; 54. Second rotating motor; 55. Mounting platform; 56. Bolt holes. Detailed Implementation

[0042] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0043] like Figs. 1 to 4 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model proposes a drone, comprising:

[0044] The body 1;

[0045] The flight wing assembly is arranged on the body 1.

[0046] The gondola lens assembly 2 is fixedly connected with one end of the body 1 through the connecting assembly.

[0047] The connecting assembly comprises a first fixing assembly fixedly connected with one end of the body 1.

[0048] The connecting rod 3 is arranged below the first fixing assembly and rotationally connected with one end of the first fixing assembly.

[0049] The second fixing assembly is rotationally connected with the other end of the connecting rod 3 and rotationally connected with the gondola lens assembly 2.

[0050] In the embodiment, the body 1 of the unmanned aerial vehicle is provided with a control device, a battery group and a communication assembly electrically connected with the control device, the communication assembly is used for communicating with the ground and starting the flight wing assembly through the control device, the flight wing assembly is electrically connected with the control device and used for taking off the body 1 and the gondola lens assembly 2 on the body 1, the gondola lens assembly 2 is used for real-time video recording after taking off and transmitting the video data to the upper computer on the ground, and the connecting rod 3 is used for fixing the gondola lens assembly 2 and guaranteeing that the position and the posture of the gondola lens assembly 2 can be adjusted in real time during the flight of the body 1, so that the stability of the shooting picture is guaranteed.

[0051] In an optional embodiment of the utility model, the first fixing assembly comprises:

[0052] The first fixing plate 41 is fixedly connected with one end of the body 1 through a plurality of bolt assemblies 45.

[0053] The first rotating motor 42 is arranged on the first fixing plate 41 and rotationally connected with one end of the connecting rod 3.

[0054] The first fixing assembly further comprises:

[0055] The second fixing plate 43 is arranged above the first fixing plate 41 and sleeved on the first rotating motor 42.

[0056] The shock-absorbing ball 44 is arranged between the first fixing plate 41 and the second fixing plate 43.

[0057] In the embodiment, one end of the body 1 is provided with a mounting platform 55, a plurality of bolt holes 56 are arranged on the end face of the mounting platform 55, and the first fixing plate 41 is fixedly connected with one end of the body 1 through a plurality of bolt assemblies 45 penetrating through the bolt holes 56; the first rotating motor 42 is used for driving the connecting rod 3 to rotate, so that the rotation of the pod lens assembly 2 in the transverse direction is realized, and the shock absorbing ball 44 is used for shock absorption of the connecting rod 3, so that the shock absorption of the pod lens assembly 2 is realized, thereby further guaranteeing the stability of the pod lens assembly 2 during flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

[0058] In an optional embodiment of the utility model, the second fixing assembly comprises:

[0059] The base 51 is rotatably connected with the other end of the connecting rod 3;

[0060] The first connecting piece 52 and the second connecting piece 53 are oppositely arranged on both sides of the base 51;

[0061] The pod lens assembly 2 is arranged between the first connecting piece 52 and the second connecting piece 53 and is rotatably connected with the first connecting piece 52 and the second connecting piece 53.

[0062] In the embodiment, the other end of the connecting rod 3 is provided with a second rotating motor 54, the other end of the connecting rod 3 is rotatably connected with the base 51 through the second rotating motor 54, the second rotating motor 54 is used for driving the base 51 to rotate, so that the adjustment of the pod lens assembly 2 in the vertical direction is realized; the first connecting piece 52 and the second connecting piece 53 are provided with a third rotating motor, the first connecting piece 52 and the second connecting piece 53 are rotatably connected with the pod lens assembly 2 through the third rotating motor; the third rotating motor is used for adjusting the pitch angle of the pod lens assembly 2, so that the adjustment of the pod lens assembly 2 in the longitudinal direction is realized; through the plurality of adjustment functions, the real-time adjustment of the pod lens assembly 2 during flight can be realized, so that the stability of the shooting picture is further guaranteed, and the shooting quality can be effectively improved.

[0063] In an optional embodiment of the utility model, the pod lens assembly 2 comprises:

[0064] The pod is rotatably connected with the other end of the second fixing assembly;

[0065] The control mainboard, the communication module, the gyroscope and the camera lens are arranged in the pod;

[0066] The communication module, the gyroscope and the camera lens are electrically connected with the control mainboard.

[0067] In the embodiment, the control mainboard is electrically connected with the battery group in the machine body 1, the first rotating motor 42, the second rotating motor 54 and the third rotating motor are electrically connected with the control mainboard, and the control mainboard is used for controlling the rotation of the first rotating motor 42, the second rotating motor 54 and the third rotating motor; the camera lens is used for real-time monitoring, the gyroscope is used for real-time monitoring of the angle change of the nacelle lens assembly 2 in the flight process; the communication module is used for transmitting the real-time monitoring data of the camera lens and the real-time monitoring data of the gyroscope to the ground upper computer or the control remote handle, and the staff below the control remote handle can control the rotation of the first rotating motor 42, the second rotating motor 54 and the third rotating motor through the control mainboard according to the transmitted real-time signals, so that the real-time adjustment of the camera lens in the flight process is realized, and the quality of the shooting picture in the flight process is ensured.

[0068] In an optional embodiment of the utility model, the flight wing assembly comprises:

[0069] The first flight wing 11 is arranged at one end of the machine body 1.

[0070] The second flight wing 12 is arranged at the other end of the machine body 1.

[0071] The third flight wing 13 is arranged on the machine body 1 and located between the first flight wing 11 and the second flight wing 12.

[0072] The first flight wing 11, the second flight wing 12 and the third flight wing 13 are all provided with a plurality of driving motors 14, and the output end of each driving motor 14 is rotationally connected with a propeller.

[0073] In the embodiment, the flight wing assembly is used for driving the flight of the machine body 1; the first flight wing 11, the second flight wing 12 and the third flight wing 13 all comprise two opposite flight wings, and the two opposite flight wings are oppositely arranged at the two sides of the machine body 1.

[0074] In an optional embodiment of the utility model, the second flight wing 12 and the third flight wing 13 located at the same side of the machine body 1 are connected through the first support frame 15.

[0075] The bottom of the machine body 1 is provided with the second support frame 16.

[0076] The first flight wing 11 is provided with the third support frame 17.

[0077] In the embodiment, the support frames are all used for supporting after the unmanned aerial vehicle takes off and lands.

[0078] The specific use process of the unmanned aerial vehicle is as follows:

[0079] First, for the UAV take-off phase: the take-off phase of the UAV is the key beginning of the whole flight process; based on its unique flight structure, a series of delicate operations need to be carried out in this phase to ensure safe and smooth take-off, first, when the UAV is ready to take off, all the motors need to be tested to the maximum limit to ensure that the best effect can be achieved during flight, and the pod is rotated to be horizontal and perpendicular to the ground; This adjustment is to avoid the camera lens touching the ground during take-off, thereby preventing damage to the expensive and delicate camera lens inside the UAV pod;

[0080] When the UAV starts to take off, the pod, i.e. the camera lens, will need to be adjusted in position according to the gyroscope inside it. By analyzing the data collected by the gyroscope, the angle deviation is determined and corrected by rotating the motor. This process ensures that the UAV pod and the camera lens inside the pod always remain horizontal and perpendicular to the ground, providing a stable image acquisition basis for subsequent flight; When the aircraft is in the horizontal phase, the camera lens direction is parallel to the nose direction, and is in a horizontal and vertical state with the ground; the nose is the end of the first flight wing 11 of the aircraft 1; When the aircraft is in the take-off state, the angle is greater than 45 degrees, the pod can be controlled to control the camera lens to be in a horizontal and central state, and is constantly adjusted according to the current aircraft flight attitude, so that the camera lens is always in a horizontal and central state, thereby ensuring the problem of the camera lens;

[0081] For the UAV flight cruising phase: the flight cruising phase of the UAV is the main phase of its task execution, in this phase, based on its unique flight structure, the camera lens needs to maintain a specific attitude to provide a good field of view; Specifically, the UAV pod lens can always be parallel to the flight direction of the UAV; Such adjustment allows the operator to have a good UAV pod view and clearly observe the terrain, target and potential obstacles in front of the flight;

[0082] When the UAV performs yaw motion, at this time, the flight direction of the UAV changes, and the pod lens also needs to be adjusted accordingly. The gyroscope inside the UAV pod will quickly detect the angle of its deflection and transmit it to the lower host computer or control handle. The operator or the host computer can make real-time manual adjustment or automatic adjustment according to the transmitted data, thereby avoiding excessive deflection that causes image blur or loss of target; The high precision and rapid response capability of the gyroscope enable the pod to adapt to the yaw motion of the UAV in an instant, maintaining stable image acquisition.

[0083] The unmanned aerial vehicle task operation stage: the task operation stage of the unmanned aerial vehicle is the stage where it plays a core role, and in this stage, based on its unique flight structure, the unmanned aerial vehicle and the pod need to be adjusted in a specific way to efficiently complete the task; when the unmanned aerial vehicle enters the task operation stage, its flight state is usually vertical upward flight state; this special flight attitude is to better approach the task target, such as checking high-rise buildings, surveying mountainous terrain, etc.; in this stage, the unmanned aerial vehicle pod can be corrected according to the data obtained by the gyroscope inside it, so that the lens is at a horizontal and vertical angle to the ground, and is perpendicular to the task target; such adjustment enables the unmanned aerial vehicle pod lens to shoot and observe the task target at the best angle, and the horizontal and vertical angle to the ground ensures the stability and accuracy of the image, and the direction perpendicular to the task target enables the operator to more clearly and conveniently perform the task, whether it is to check the details of the building or to accurately survey the terrain, such precise lens adjustment is crucial.

[0084] For the unmanned aerial vehicle landing stage, the landing stage of the unmanned aerial vehicle: when the unmanned aerial vehicle enters the landing stage, the camera lens needs to be rotated to be perpendicular to the ground, the purpose of this is to make the unmanned aerial vehicle camera lens as far away from the ground as possible during the landing process, so as to avoid damage caused by contacting the ground; during the landing process, the height of the unmanned aerial vehicle gradually decreases, and the speed gradually decreases, at this time, the body will be affected by air resistance, ground effect and other factors, the attitude may change, at this time, the attitude data transmitted by the gyroscope can be used to adjust the camera lens, so as to ensure that the camera lens will always maintain a state perpendicular to the ground, when the landing is completed, the unmanned aerial vehicle is stable on the ground, the camera lens can be restored to the state of being horizontal and perpendicular to the ground, this recovery action marks the successful completion of the landing process, and also prepares for the next flight.

[0085] The above is the preferred embodiment of the present application, it should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the principles described in the present application, can make a number of improvements and refinements, these improvements and refinements should also be considered as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A drone, characterized in that, Include: Machine body (1); Flight wing assembly provided on the machine body (1); Gondola lens assembly (2), which is fixedly connected with one end of the machine body (1) through a connecting assembly; The connecting assembly comprises: a first fixed assembly fixedly connected with one end of the machine body (1); Connecting rod (3), which is arranged below the first fixed assembly and rotatably connected with one end of the first fixed assembly; The second fixed assembly is rotatably connected with the other end of the connecting rod (3), and the other end of the second fixed assembly is rotatably connected with the gondola lens assembly (2).

2. The drone of claim 1, wherein, The first fixed assembly comprises: First fixed plate (41), which is fixedly connected with one end of the machine body (1) through a plurality of bolt assemblies (45); The first rotating motor (42) provided on the first fixed plate (41) is rotatably connected with one end of the connecting rod (3).

3. The drone of claim 2, wherein, The first fixed assembly further comprises: The second fixed plate (43) is arranged above the first fixed plate (41) and sleeved on the first rotating motor (42); The shock absorbing ball (44) is arranged between the first fixed plate (41) and the second fixed plate (43).

4. The drone of claim 1, wherein, The second fixed assembly comprises: Base (51) rotatably connected with the other end of the connecting rod (3); First connecting piece (52) and second connecting piece (53) oppositely arranged on both sides of the base (51); The gondola lens assembly (2) is arranged between the first connecting piece (52) and the second connecting piece (53) and is rotatably connected with the first connecting piece (52) and the second connecting piece (53).

5. The drone of claim 1, wherein, The gondola lens assembly (2) comprises: The gondola rotatably connected with the other end of the second fixed assembly; The control mainboard, communication module, gyroscope and camera lens arranged in the gondola; Among them, the communication module, gyroscope and camera lens are electrically connected with the control mainboard.

6. The drone of claim 1, wherein, The flight wing assembly comprises: The first flight wing (11) is arranged at one end of the machine body (1); The second flight wing (12) is arranged at the other end of the machine body (1); The third flight wing (13) is arranged on the machine body (1) and located between the first flight wing (11) and the second flight wing (12); Among them, the first flight wing (11), the second flight wing (12) and the third flight wing (13) are provided with a plurality of driving motors (14), and the output end of each driving motor (14) is rotatably connected with a propeller.

7. The drone of claim 6, wherein, The second flight wing (12) and the third flight wing (13) located on the same side of the machine body (1) are connected through the first support frame (15).

8. The drone of claim 6, wherein, The bottom of the machine body (1) is provided with a second support frame (16).

9. The drone of claim 6, wherein, The first flight wing (11) is provided with a third support frame (17).