Mine surveying and mapping assembly based on unmanned aerial vehicle

By designing a drone mapping component with a mounting frame and universal joint, the problems of low efficiency and high safety risks in traditional mine mapping have been solved, achieving efficient and accurate mine mapping that can adapt to complex terrain.

CN223672817UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16XINJIANG HUOSHAOYUN LEAD & ZINC MINE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520129406.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-20
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-20

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Technical Problem

Traditional mine surveying methods are inefficient and pose high safety risks. Furthermore, existing UAV surveying components are unstable and have inflexible angle adjustments, making it difficult to meet the demands for high-precision and high-efficiency surveying.

Method used

A mine surveying component based on UAV was designed, including a mounting frame, a universal joint, and a movable adjustment frame, to achieve stable fixation of the surveying instrument and multi-angle and multi-dimensional adjustment. Combined with photovoltaic power supply, energy supply is ensured.

Benefits of technology

It improves the flexibility and accuracy of surveying and mapping, reduces the risks and costs of manual surveying and mapping, and adapts to the surveying and mapping needs of complex mining terrain.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of mine surveying and mapping, in particular to a mine surveying and mapping assembly based on an unmanned aerial vehicle, which comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body, a mounting frame is mounted at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, a surveying instrument is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the mounting frame, and the mounting frame comprises a top fixing plate fixedly connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle body. A universal joint is installed in the center of the bottom of the top fixing plate, and a movable adjusting frame is installed at the bottom of the universal joint in a threaded mode. Through the mounting frame and the surveying instrument mounted at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, efficient and accurate surveying and mapping of a mine are realized. The surveying and mapping instrument can be stably fixed below the unmanned aerial vehicle body through the design of the mounting frame, the mounting frame can be always kept in a vertical state through the arranged universal joint, then the stability of the surveying and mapping instrument can be improved, multi-angle and multi-dimensional adjustment is achieved through the movable adjusting frame, and therefore the surveying and mapping requirements of different mine terrains are met.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to mine surveying and mapping technical field, concretely is mine surveying and mapping assembly based on unmanned plane. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the traditional mine surveying and mapping process, usually rely on manual carrying surveying and mapping equipment to carry out on -the -spot measurement and data acquisition. However, mine topography is complex and changeable, often there is precipitous hillside, deep mine pit and difficult to reach area, this makes manual surveying and mapping face great challenge. Manual surveying and mapping not only is inefficient, and there is higher security risk, especially under the bad weather or geological condition, the life safety of surveying and mapping personnel can be threatened.

[0003] In addition, the traditional surveying and mapping equipment often single function, difficult to realize multi -angle, multidimensional measurement, lead to surveying and mapping result's accuracy and comprehensiveness to be limited. For the large -scale, complex topography of mine, the traditional surveying and mapping method often is difficult to satisfy the high -precision, high -efficient surveying and mapping demand.

[0004] With the rapid development of unmanned plane technology, unmanned plane is more and more widely used in various fields, including mine surveying and mapping field. Unmanned plane has the advantages such as high flight height, wide coverage, strong mobility, can easily reach the difficult to reach area in mine, carries out efficient, accurate surveying and mapping. However, the existing unmanned plane surveying and mapping assembly often has some problems, such as surveying and mapping instrument is not fixed, angle adjustment is not flexible, etc. These problems limit the application effect of unmanned plane in mine surveying and mapping field. In view of this, we propose mine surveying and mapping assembly based on unmanned plane. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] In order to make up for the above insufficient, the utility model provides mine surveying and mapping assembly based on unmanned plane.

[0006] The technical scheme of the utility model is:

[0007] Mine surveying and mapping assembly based on unmanned plane, including unmanned plane body, the unmanned plane body bottom is installed with an installation frame, the installation frame bottom is fixedly installed with a surveying and mapping instrument, the installation frame includes the top fixed plate fixed connection with the unmanned plane body, the top fixed plate bottom center is installed with a universal joint, the universal joint bottom is screw mounted with a movable adjusting frame, the movable adjusting frame includes hollow mounting block, the hollow mounting block bottom is rotatably installed with a first U-shaped frame, the first U-shaped frame is rotatably installed with a second U-shaped frame in, the second U-shaped frame is rotatably installed with an installation shaft in, the surveying and mapping instrument is fixedly installed on the installation shaft.

[0008] As a preferred technical scheme, the unmanned aerial vehicle body top is fixedly provided with a photovoltaic panel, the bottom of the top fixed plate is symmetrically fixedly provided with two battery mounting boxes, each of the battery mounting boxes is provided with a storage battery, and the photovoltaic panel is electrically connected with the two storage batteries through wires.

[0009] As a preferred technical scheme, the top and bottom of the universal joint are integrally provided with an insertion shaft, the insertion shaft at the top is rotatably arranged on the bottom of the top fixed plate, the insertion shaft at the bottom is rotatably arranged with a connecting shaft, and the connecting shaft is coaxially and integrally provided with a threaded sleeve.

[0010] As a preferred technical scheme, the top of the hollow mounting block is fixedly provided with a fixed shaft at the center, the fixed shaft is integrally provided with a threaded shaft at the top, and the threaded sleeve is threadedly connected with the threaded shaft.

[0011] As a preferred technical scheme, the hollow mounting block is fixedly provided with a first motor with an output shaft fixedly connected with the top of the first U-shaped frame, a second motor with an output shaft fixedly connected with the second U-shaped frame is arranged on the first U-shaped frame, and a third motor with an output shaft fixedly connected with the mounting shaft is arranged on the second U-shaped frame.

[0012] As a preferred technical scheme, the first U-shaped frame and the second U-shaped frame are perpendicular in the opening direction, and the outer wall of the second U-shaped frame is attached to the inner wall of the first U-shaped frame.

[0013] As a preferred technical scheme, the bottom of the photovoltaic panel is fixedly provided with a support shaft at the center, the support shaft is fixed on the top of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the height of the photovoltaic panel is higher than that of the propeller of the unmanned aerial vehicle body.

[0014] As a preferred technical scheme, the storage batteries in the two battery mounting boxes are connected in series, and the three motors are connected in parallel with the two storage batteries connected in series.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that:

[0016] The utility model discloses a mounting frame and a surveying instrument are installed on the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, which realizes efficient and accurate surveying and mapping of the mine. The design of the mounting frame enables the surveying instrument to be stably fixed below the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the universal joint enables the mounting frame to always maintain a vertical state, thereby increasing the stability of the surveying instrument. The movable adjusting frame realizes multi-angle and multi-dimensional adjustment, thereby adapting to the surveying and mapping needs of different mine terrains. This design not only improves the flexibility and accuracy of surveying and mapping, but also greatly reduces the risk and cost of manual surveying and mapping. DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1The overall structure schematic view of the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0018] Figure 2 The structure schematic view of the mounting rack in the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0019] Figure 3 The structure schematic view of the movable adjusting rack in the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0020] Figure 4 The structure schematic view of the universal joint in the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0021] The meanings of the various reference numerals in the figure are as follows:

[0022] 1, unmanned aerial vehicle body; 2, mounting rack; 20, top fixed plate; 21, battery mounting box; 22, movable adjusting rack; 220, hollow mounting block; 221, fixed shaft; 222, threaded shaft; 223, first motor; 224, first U-shaped rack; 225, second U-shaped rack; 226, second motor; 227, third motor; 228, mounting shaft; 23, connecting shaft; 24, threaded sleeve; 25, universal joint; 250, plug shaft; 3, surveying and mapping instrument; 4, photovoltaic panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1-4 The utility model provides a technical scheme:

[0025] The unmanned aerial vehicle-based mine surveying and mapping assembly comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, an installation frame 2 is installed at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, and a surveying and mapping instrument 3 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the installation frame 2. The installation frame 2 comprises a top fixing plate 20 fixedly connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, a universal joint 25 is installed at the bottom center of the top fixing plate 20, an active adjusting frame 22 is threadedly installed at the bottom of the universal joint 25, the active adjusting frame 22 comprises a hollow mounting block 220, a first U-shaped frame 224 is rotatably installed at the bottom of the hollow mounting block 220, a second U-shaped frame 225 is rotatably installed in the first U-shaped frame 224, an installation shaft 228 is rotatably installed in the second U-shaped frame 225, and the surveying and mapping instrument 3 is fixedly installed on the installation shaft 228. Through the installation frame 2 and the surveying and mapping instrument 3 installed at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, efficient and accurate surveying and mapping of the mine is realized. The design of the installation frame 2 enables the surveying and mapping instrument 3 to be stably fixed below the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, the universal joint 25 enables the installation frame 2 to always maintain a vertical state, thereby increasing the stability of the surveying and mapping instrument 3, and the active adjusting frame 22 enables multi-angle and multi-dimensional adjustment, thereby adapting to the surveying and mapping requirements of different mine terrains. This design not only improves the flexibility and accuracy of surveying and mapping, but also greatly reduces the risk and cost of manual surveying and mapping.

[0026] As a preferred embodiment, a photovoltaic panel 4 is fixedly installed at the top of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, two battery installation boxes 21 are symmetrically fixedly installed at the bottom of the top fixing plate 20, a storage battery is installed in each battery installation box 21, and the photovoltaic panel 4 is electrically connected with the two storage batteries through wires. Through the installation of the photovoltaic panel 4 at the top of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1 and the installation of the battery installation box 21 at the bottom of the installation frame 2 to install the storage battery, the energy supply of the unmanned aerial vehicle is realized. The photovoltaic panel 4 can convert solar energy into electrical energy to charge the storage battery.

[0027] As a preferred embodiment, a plug shaft 250 is integrally formed at the top and bottom of the universal joint 25, the plug shaft 250 at the top is rotatably installed at the bottom of the top fixing plate 20, a connecting shaft 23 is rotatably installed on the plug shaft 250 at the bottom, and a threaded sleeve 24 is integrally formed on the connecting shaft 23 in a coaxial manner. The plug shaft 250 is designed at the top and bottom of the universal joint 25 and is rotatably connected with the top fixing plate 20 and the connecting shaft 23 through the plug shaft 250, thereby realizing flexible connection and angle adjustment between the installation frame 2 and the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1. This design enables the surveying and mapping instrument 3 to be more easily adjusted to the optimal surveying and mapping angle, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of surveying and mapping.

[0028] As a preferred embodiment of the present embodiment, a fixed shaft 221 is fixedly installed at the top center of the hollow mounting block 220, and a threaded shaft 222 is integrally formed at the top of the fixed shaft 221, and a threaded sleeve 24 is threadedly connected with the threaded shaft 222. The threaded connection can facilitate the disassembly of the entire movable adjusting frame 22 from the universal joint 25.

[0029] As a preferred embodiment of the present embodiment, a first motor 223 is fixedly installed in the hollow mounting block 220, and the output shaft of the first motor 223 is fixedly connected with the top of a first U-shaped frame 224, and a second motor 226 is installed on the first U-shaped frame 224, and the output shaft of the second motor 226 is fixedly connected with a second U-shaped frame 225, and a third motor 227 is installed on the second U-shaped frame 225, and the output shaft of the third motor 227 is fixedly connected with a mounting shaft 228. The first motor 223, the second motor 226 and the third motor 227 are respectively installed on the hollow mounting block 220, the first U-shaped frame 224 and the second U-shaped frame 225, and the rotation and adjustment of the surveying instrument 3 in multiple directions are realized through the driving of the motors. This design enables the surveying instrument 3 to cover a wider surveying range, and improves the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the surveying.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment of the present embodiment, the opening directions of the first U-shaped frame 224 and the second U-shaped frame 225 are perpendicular, and the outer wall of the second U-shaped frame 225 is attached to the inner wall of the first U-shaped frame 224. This design enables the second U-shaped frame 225 to stably rotate in the first U-shaped frame 224, while maintaining the structural stability and compactness of the entire mounting frame 2.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment of the present embodiment, a support shaft is fixedly installed at the bottom center of the photovoltaic panel 4, and the support shaft is fixed to the top of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1, and the height of the photovoltaic panel 4 is higher than the propeller of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1. This design not only ensures that the photovoltaic panel 4 can fully receive sunlight, but also avoids the obstruction and interference of the propeller to the photovoltaic panel 4, thereby improving the power generation efficiency and stability of the photovoltaic panel 4.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment of the present embodiment, the two batteries in the two battery mounting boxes 21 are connected in series, and the three motors are connected in parallel with the two batteries connected in series. This design not only ensures that the photovoltaic panel 4 can fully receive sunlight, but also avoids the obstruction and interference of the propeller to the photovoltaic panel 4, thereby improving the power generation efficiency and stability of the photovoltaic panel 4.

[0033] The mine surveying and mapping assembly based on the unmanned aerial vehicle of the present utility model is used in the following way:

[0034] Preparation stage:

[0035] Energy preparation: the photovoltaic panel 4 installed on the top of the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1 receives solar energy and converts it into electrical energy, which charges the two batteries through the wires. This ensures that the unmanned aerial vehicle has sufficient energy supply when performing the surveying and mapping task.

[0036] Equipment Inspection: Ensure that all components such as surveying instrument 3, motors, universal joint 25, movable adjustment frame 22, etc. are securely installed and functioning properly. Check if the battery has sufficient power and if the photovoltaic panel 4 is in good working condition.

[0037] Takeoff and Positioning:

[0038] Takeoff: Through the control system of the UAV, start the UAV body 1, make it take off smoothly, and fly to the predetermined mine surveying area.

[0039] Positioning: Use the navigation system of the UAV to accurately position the UAV above the mine area that needs to be surveyed.

[0040] Surveying Process:

[0041] Fine Adjustment:

[0042] Start the first motor 223 to drive the first U-shaped frame 224 to rotate, adjusting the angle of the surveying instrument 3 in the horizontal direction.

[0043] Start the second motor 226 to drive the second U-shaped frame 225 to rotate within the first U-shaped frame 224, adjusting the angle of the surveying instrument 3 in the vertical or inclined direction.

[0044] Start the third motor 227 to drive the mounting shaft 228 to rotate within the second U-shaped frame 225, achieving full-range adjustment of the surveying instrument 3.

[0045] Data Collection:

[0046] After the surveying instrument 3 is adjusted to the optimal angle, start collecting the terrain data of the mine. These data may include terrain height, topographic features, distribution of mineral resources, etc.

[0047] The surveying instrument 3 sends the collected data to the ground control station or data center through wireless transmission, for subsequent data processing and analysis.

[0048] End and Recovery:

[0049] After completing the surveying task, control the UAV to return to the base or designated recovery point through the control system of the UAV.

[0050] Perform necessary maintenance and maintenance on the UAV and its surveying components to ensure long-term stable operation.

[0051] In summary, the utility model discloses a mine surveying and mapping component based on unmanned plane through the synergistic work of unmanned plane body 1, mounting frame 2, surveying and mapping instrument 3, universal joint 25, movable adjusting frame 22, photovoltaic board 4 and battery etc. parts, realize efficient, accurate surveying and mapping to mine. The component not only improves the flexibility and accuracy of surveying and mapping, also greatly reduces the risk and cost of manual surveying and mapping, provides powerful technical support for the exploration, development and management of mine.

[0052] The basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model are shown and described above. The skilled person in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above examples, and the above examples and descriptions in the specification are only preferred examples of the utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, various changes and improvements can be made to the utility model, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of the utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drone-based mine mapping assembly comprising a drone body (1), characterized in that: The unmanned aerial vehicle body (1) bottom is provided with a mounting frame (2), the mounting frame (2) bottom is fixedly provided with a surveying instrument (3), the mounting frame (2) includes a top fixed plate (20) fixedly connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle body (1), the top fixed plate (20) bottom center is provided with a universal joint (25), the universal joint (25) bottom is threadedly provided with a movable adjusting frame (22), the movable adjusting frame (22) includes a hollow mounting block (220), the hollow mounting block (220) bottom is rotatably provided with a first U-shaped frame (224), the first U-shaped frame (224) is rotatably provided with a second U-shaped frame (225) in, the second U-shaped frame (225) is rotatably provided with a mounting shaft (228) in, the surveying instrument (3) is fixedly installed on the mounting shaft (228).

2. The drone-based mine mapping assembly of claim 1, wherein: The unmanned aerial vehicle body (1) top is fixedly provided with a photovoltaic panel (4), the top fixed plate (20) bottom is symmetrically fixedly provided with two battery mounting boxes (21), each battery mounting box (21) is provided with a storage battery, the photovoltaic panel (4) is electrically connected with the two storage batteries through wires.

3. The drone-based mine mapping assembly of claim 2, wherein: The universal joint (25) top and bottom are integrally formed with a plug shaft (250), the plug shaft (250) located at the top is rotatably installed on the top fixed plate (20) bottom, the plug shaft (250) located at the bottom is rotatably provided with a connecting shaft (23), the connecting shaft (23) is coaxially integrally formed with a threaded sleeve (24).

4. The drone-based mine mapping assembly of claim 3, wherein: The hollow mounting block (220) top center is fixedly provided with a fixed shaft (221), the fixed shaft (221) top is integrally formed with a threaded shaft (222), the threaded sleeve (24) is threadedly connected with the threaded shaft (222).

5. The drone-based mine mapping assembly of claim 4, wherein: The hollow mounting block (220) is fixedly provided with a first motor (223) with an output shaft and the first U-shaped frame (224) top fixed connection, the first U-shaped frame (224) is provided with a second motor (226) with an output shaft and the second U-shaped frame (225) fixed connection, the second U-shaped frame (225) is provided with a third motor (227) with an output shaft and the mounting shaft (228) fixed connection.

6. The drone-based mine mapping assembly of claim 5, wherein: The first U-shaped frame (224) and the opening direction of the second U-shaped frame (225) are perpendicular, and the outer wall of the second U-shaped frame (225) is attached to the inner wall of the first U-shaped frame (224).

7. The drone-based mine mapping assembly of claim 6, wherein: The photovoltaic panel (4) bottom center is fixedly provided with a support shaft, the support shaft is fixed on the unmanned aerial vehicle body (1) top, and the height of the photovoltaic panel (4) is higher than that of the unmanned aerial vehicle body (1) propeller.

8. The drone-based mine mapping assembly of claim 7, wherein: The storage batteries in the two battery mounting boxes (21) are connected in series, and the three motors are connected in parallel with the two storage batteries connected in series.