Photoelectric pod mounting equipment for unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides photoelectric pod installation equipment for an unmanned aerial vehicle, which relates to the technical field of photoelectric equipment and comprises a support frame, the support frame is fixed with the unmanned aerial vehicle through bolts, an installation groove is formed in the middle of the support frame, an insertion rod is fixedly connected to one opposite inner side of the installation groove, a connecting column is further arranged in the installation groove, and the insertion rod is fixedly connected with the connecting column. Through the arrangement of the electric push rod, the sliding groove, the sliding column, the inserting rod, the connecting column and other structures, when the electric push rod is started to stretch out and draw back, the telescopic end of the electric push rod drives the lantern ring to move in the sliding groove, and then the connecting column rotates around the inserting rod; the pitching angle of the photoelectric pod installed at the bottom of the connecting column on the unmanned aerial vehicle is adjusted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of optoelectronic equipment technology, and in particular to an installation device for an optoelectronic pod for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Background Technology

[0002] The optoelectronic pod adopts a high-precision dual-axis stabilization platform and integrates a visible light camera and an infrared thermal imager. It has stable automatic tracking capabilities. The optoelectronic pod equipment is mainly used for airborne search, observation and tracking of land and water targets, meeting various application needs such as aerial photography, flight navigation and reconnaissance.

[0003] An existing UAV optoelectronic pod installation structure, disclosed in CN212556827U, involves installing the optoelectronic pod on the lower surface of a first fixing plate, then connecting a second fixing plate to the UAV. A conical limiting cap easily opens two limiting plates, which are then secured to a limiting rod by a spring. A guide post and a positioning block ensure the positioning block is locked in a positioning groove on the lower surface of the mounting plate, guaranteeing consistent installation and preventing the guide post from rotating within the mounting plate, thus simplifying installation. To remove the optoelectronic pod from the UAV, two buttons are pinched between two fingers, and a transmission rod separates the two limiting plates, allowing the optoelectronic pod to detach from the mounting plate. This installation structure provides convenient installation and disassembly.

[0004] Although the device can be quickly detached from the drone, it cannot adjust the pitch angle of the drone while the optoelectronic pod is on the drone. When the subject shifts, the drone's overall flight attitude must be adjusted to re-align with the target, increasing the difficulty of flight control and energy consumption. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems existing in the prior art, and to propose a drone optoelectronic pod installation device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a drone optoelectronic pod installation device, comprising a support frame, the support frame being fixed to the drone by bolts, an installation groove being provided in the middle of the support frame, a plug rod being fixedly connected to one of the inner sides of the installation groove, a connecting column being provided in the installation groove, the plug rod being inserted into both sides of the connecting column, a sliding groove being fixedly connected to the top of the connecting column, an installation plate being fixedly connected to one end of the installation groove, an electric push rod being fixedly connected to one side of the installation plate, the telescopic end of the electric push rod extending into the sliding groove and a collar being fixedly connected to the extended end, a sliding column being sleeved in the collar and slidably connected to the sliding groove, and an installation mechanism for installing the optoelectronic pod being provided at the bottom of the connecting column.

[0007] Preferably, the installation mechanism includes an installation frame and a plug plate fixedly connected to the photoelectric pod. The plug plate has a sleeve hole, and a bidirectional spring rod is installed on the plug plate through the sleeve hole. The installation frame has insertion holes on both sides, and the telescopic end of the bidirectional spring rod is inserted into the insertion hole.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the mounting frame is provided with a limiting groove for insertion into the insert plate.

[0009] Preferably, the fixed end of the bidirectional spring rod abuts against the inner side of the mounting frame.

[0010] Preferably, a damper is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting column, and the telescopic end of the damper is fixedly connected to the mounting frame.

[0011] Preferably, two limiting rings are sleeved on the outer side of the sliding column, and the sleeve is located between the two limiting rings and the two sides of the sleeve are slidably engaged with the two limiting rings.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. In this utility model, by setting up structures such as electric push rod, slide groove, slide column, insertion rod and connecting column, when the electric push rod starts to extend and retract, its extension end drives the collar to move in the slide groove, thereby causing the connecting column to rotate around the insertion rod, so as to realize the pitch angle adjustment of the photoelectric pod installed at the bottom of the connecting column on the UAV.

[0014] 2. In this utility model, the limiting groove at the top of the mounting frame is inserted into the insert plate, which accurately positions the insert plate in the vertical direction to prevent the photoelectric pod from swaying up and down in the mounting frame; the fixed end of the bidirectional spring rod abuts against the inner side of the mounting frame, and the telescopic end is inserted into the insertion hole to further fix the insert plate in the horizontal direction, ensuring the stability of the photoelectric pod in the mounting frame. This structure makes the installation and disassembly of the photoelectric pod simple and convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This utility model provides a three-dimensional structural diagram of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) optoelectronic pod installation device;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting frame in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the damper in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the collar in this utility model.

[0019] Legend: 1. Collar; 2. Support frame; 3. Mounting groove; 4. Two-way spring rod; 5. Mounting frame; 6. Limiting groove; 7. Insert plate; 8. Sleeve hole; 9. Insertion hole; 10. Insert rod; 11. Damper; 12. Slide groove; 13. Electric push rod; 14. Mounting plate; 15. Connecting column; 16. Slide column; 17. Limiting ring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0021] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0022] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a drone optoelectronic pod installation device includes a support frame 2, which is fixed to the drone by bolts. The support frame 2 has an installation groove 3 in the middle. A plug rod 10 is fixedly connected to one of the inner sides of the installation groove 3. A connecting column 15 is also provided in the installation groove 3. The plug rod 10 is inserted into both sides of the connecting column 15. A sliding groove 12 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting column 15. An installation plate 14 is fixedly connected to one end of the installation groove 3. An electric push rod 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the installation plate 14. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 13 extends into the sliding groove 12 and is fixedly connected to a collar 1. A sliding column 16 that is slidably connected to the sliding groove 12 is sleeved in the collar 1. An installation mechanism for installing the optoelectronic pod is provided at the bottom of the connecting column 15.

[0023] In this technical solution, when the electric push rod 13 starts to extend and retract, its extension end drives the collar 1 to move within the slide groove 12. Since the sliding column 16 is slidably connected to the slide groove 12, the movement of the collar 1 will cause the connecting column 15 to rotate around the insert rod 10, thereby realizing the pitch angle adjustment of the optoelectronic pod installed at the bottom of the connecting column 15 on the UAV. By setting the insert rod 10, the insert rod 10 is inserted into both sides of the connecting column 15, providing a stable support point for the connecting column 15, ensuring that the connecting column 15 will not shake or shift during the adjustment process.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the installation mechanism includes an installation frame 5 and an insert plate 7 fixedly connected to the photoelectric pod. The insert plate 7 has a sleeve hole 8. A bidirectional spring rod 4 is sleeved and installed on the insert plate 7 through the sleeve hole 8. Insert holes 9 are opened on both sides of the installation frame 5. The telescopic end of the bidirectional spring rod 4 is inserted into the insert hole 9. A limiting groove 6 is opened at the top inside the installation frame 5 to be inserted into the insert plate 7. The fixed end of the bidirectional spring rod 4 abuts against the inner side of the installation frame 5.

[0025] In this technical solution, the limiting groove 6 at the top of the mounting frame 5 is inserted into the insert plate 7, which can accurately position the insert plate 7 in the vertical direction and prevent the photoelectric pod from swaying up and down in the mounting frame 5; the bidirectional spring rod 4 not only plays a connecting role, but its fixed end abuts against the inner side of the mounting frame 5, and its telescopic end is inserted into the insertion hole 9 to further fix the insert plate 7 in the horizontal direction, ensuring the stability of the photoelectric pod in the mounting frame 5.

[0026] The insert plate 7 is fixedly connected to the photoelectric pod. During installation, simply insert the insert plate 7 into the limiting groove 6 in the mounting frame 5. The telescopic end of the bidirectional spring rod 4 is compressed and retracted, aligning with the insertion holes 9 on both sides of the mounting frame 5. Its telescopic end automatically pops out and inserts into the hole, achieving quick installation. During disassembly, press the telescopic end of the bidirectional spring rod 4 to disengage it from the insertion hole 9, and the insert plate 7 along with the photoelectric pod can be removed. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0027] like Figure 2 As shown, a damper 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting column 15, and the telescopic end of the damper 11 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 5.

[0028] In this technical solution, the drone's fuselage vibrates during flight. The damper 11 is connected between the connecting column 15 and the mounting frame 5. When the drone vibrates, the damper 11 can consume the vibration energy and suppress the swaying of the mounting frame 5 and the optoelectronic pod, making the optoelectronic pod more stable during operation.

[0029] like Figure 3 As shown, two limiting rings 17 are sleeved on the outer side of the sliding column 16, and the collar 1 is located between the two limiting rings 17 and the two sides of the collar 1 slide in cooperation with the two limiting rings 17.

[0030] In this technical solution, the limiting ring 17 restricts the movement range of the collar 1 on the sliding column 16, making the sliding column 16 more stable when rotating within the collar 1.

[0031] Working principle: When the electric push rod 13 starts to extend and retract, its extension end drives the collar 1 to move in the slide groove 12. Since the sliding column 16 is slidably connected to the slide groove 12, the movement of the collar 1 causes the connecting column 15 to rotate around the insert rod 10, thereby realizing the pitch angle adjustment of the photoelectric pod installed at the bottom of the connecting column 15 on the UAV.

[0032] The wiring diagram of the electric actuator 13 in this utility model is common knowledge in the field. Its working principle is a well-known technology. The appropriate model is selected according to actual use. Therefore, the control method and wiring layout of the electric actuator 13 will not be explained in detail.

[0033] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A UAV optoelectronic pod mounting device, comprising a support frame (2), wherein the support frame (2) is fixed to the UAV by bolts, characterized in that: The support frame (2) has an installation groove (3) in the middle. A rod (10) is fixedly connected to one of the inner sides of the installation groove (3). A connecting column (15) is also provided in the installation groove (3). The rod (10) is inserted into the connecting column (15) on both sides. A sliding groove (12) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting column (15). An installation plate (14) is fixedly connected to one end of the installation groove (3). An electric push rod (13) is fixedly connected to one side of the installation plate (14). The telescopic end of the electric push rod (13) extends into the sliding groove (12) and a collar (1) is fixedly connected to the extended end. A sliding column (16) that is slidably connected to the sliding groove (12) is sleeved in the collar (1). An installation mechanism for installing the photoelectric pod is provided at the bottom of the connecting column (15).

2. The UAV optoelectronic pod installation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation mechanism includes an installation frame (5) and a plug plate (7) fixedly connected to the photoelectric pod. The plug plate (7) has a sleeve hole (8). A bidirectional spring rod (4) is sleeved on the plug plate (7) through the sleeve hole (8). The installation frame (5) has plug holes (9) on both sides. The telescopic end of the bidirectional spring rod (4) is inserted into the plug hole (9).

3. The UAV optoelectronic pod installation equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the mounting frame (5) is provided with a limiting groove (6) for insertion into the insert plate (7).

4. The UAV optoelectronic pod installation equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixed end of the bidirectional spring rod (4) abuts against the inside of the mounting frame (5).

5. The UAV optoelectronic pod installation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A damper (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting column (15), and the telescopic end of the damper (11) is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (5).

6. The UAV optoelectronic pod installation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two limiting rings (17) are sleeved on the outside of the sliding column (16). The collar (1) is located between the two limiting rings (17) and the two sides of the collar (1) slide in cooperation with the two limiting rings (17).

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