Unmanned aerial vehicle oblique camera carrying device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle oblique camera carrying device, which belongs to the technical field of land surveying and mapping, solves the problem that the existing unmanned aerial vehicle carrying device cannot quickly and efficiently mount an oblique camera, and comprises a carrying platform mounted at the bottom end of an unmanned aerial vehicle main body, and a shooting camera is mounted in the carrying platform. The end part of the unmanned aerial vehicle main body is provided with unmanned aerial vehicle wings, the carrying platform is internally provided with an installation mechanism which assists in rapid installation of the shooting camera, the installation mechanism comprises an installation groove, a sliding block and a clamping piece, and the installation groove is formed in the carrying platform. According to the device, the position of the shooting camera can be quickly locked and reinforced, additional tools such as a screwdriver do not need to be used for assistance, the overall operation steps are simplified, line connection of the shooting camera is completed in the installation process, and the overall working efficiency of the device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of land surveying technology, specifically relating to a device for mounting an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) oblique camera. Background Technology

[0002] Surveying refers to the determination, collection, and mapping of the shape, size, spatial location, and attributes of natural geographical elements or artificial structures on the earth's surface. With the continuous development of technology, when surveying land, professional drones equipped with oblique cameras are used to comprehensively scan the terrain and landforms of the current area. The overall technology is very mature and is a commonly used device in land surveying.

[0003] Currently, when mounting tilt cameras on drones, the cameras are typically secured to the bottom of the drone with bolts. This allows the drone to move the camera around and then scan the terrain below. However, mounting tilt cameras is a cumbersome process, requiring tools such as screwdrivers, which impacts the overall assembly efficiency and reduces the overall working efficiency of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0005] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0006] A drone tilt camera mounting device includes a mounting platform installed at the bottom of the drone body, a camera mounted inside the mounting platform, and drone wings mounted at the end of the drone body. The mounting platform contains a mounting mechanism for quick mounting of the camera. The mounting mechanism includes a mounting groove, a sliding block, and a snap-fit ​​component. The mounting platform has a mounting groove inside, the sliding block is symmetrically slidably mounted in the mounting groove, the sliding block is fixedly connected to the side of the camera, and the snap-fit ​​component is symmetrically mounted on both sides of the mounting platform.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the snap-fit ​​component includes a mounting shell, a limiting block, a snap-fit ​​block, a pull rod, and a first spring. The mounting shell is installed on the side of the mounting platform, the limiting block is slidably installed inside the mounting shell, the snap-fit ​​block is fixedly installed at the end of the limiting block, and the snap-fit ​​block penetrates through the side wall of the mounting shell into the drone body. The pull rod is fixedly installed on the side of the limiting block and is slidably connected to the mounting shell. The first spring is sleeved on the outside of the pull rod. When the limiting block slides away from the mounting platform, the first spring is in a charged state.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the mounting mechanism further includes a docking end and a plug-in end. The docking end is installed on the inner wall of the mounting groove, and the plug-in end is installed on the inner wall of the mounting groove and located on the side of the docking end. The docking end and the plug-in end are electrically connected to the camera.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the mounting device further includes a support mechanism, which includes a side shell, a swing rod, a drive motor, and a support assembly. The side shell is symmetrically installed on both sides of the mounting platform, the swing rod is rotatably installed inside the side shell, the drive motor is installed at the end of the side shell, the output end of the drive motor is connected to the swing rod, and the support assembly is installed outside the swing rod. There are two sets of support assemblies.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the support assembly consists of a connecting rod, a support rod, and a base. The connecting rod is installed outside the swing rod, the support rod is installed at the end of the connecting rod, and the base is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the support rod.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a second spring is installed on the side of the connecting rod and the support rod, and a rotating groove is provided on the side housing to cooperate with the rotation of the connecting rod.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, multiple detection cameras are provided at the bottom of the shooting camera, one of which is installed at the center of the bottom surface of the shooting camera, and the remaining detection cameras are distributed at equal intervals around the center position along the circumference.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] In this invention, by setting up an installation mechanism, the position of the camera can be quickly locked and reinforced without the need for additional tools such as screwdrivers, simplifying the overall operation steps. Furthermore, the camera's wiring is connected during the installation process, improving the overall working efficiency of the equipment. Subsequently, by changing the angle of the support mechanism, the obstruction of the bracket to the camera's shooting image is reduced, improving the overall working quality of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the external structure of the platform of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the installation mechanism structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the camera structure in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the support mechanism in this utility model.

[0021] The correspondence between the labels and component names in the attached figures is as follows:

[0022] 1. Drone body; 2. Drone wing; 3. Mounting platform; 4. Camera; 5. Mounting mechanism; 51. Mounting slot; 52. Sliding block; 53. Snap-fit ​​component; 531. Mounting shell; 532. Limiting block; 533. Snap-fit ​​block; 534. Pull rod; 535. First spring; 54. Docking end; 55. Insertion end; 6. Support mechanism; 61. Side shell; 62. Swing rod; 63. Drive motor; 64. Support assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] 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. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments. The present invention provides the following embodiments.

[0026] Depend on Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, it is a structural schematic diagram of the drone tilt camera mounting device in this embodiment, including a mounting platform 3 installed at the bottom of the drone body 1, a camera 4 installed in the mounting platform 3, a drone wing 2 installed at the end of the drone body 1, and a mounting mechanism 5 for quick installation of the camera 4 installed in the mounting platform 3.

[0027] During use, the camera 4 is slid into the mounting platform 3 to complete the initial positioning and installation of the camera 4. Then, with the help of the mounting mechanism 5, the position of the camera 4 is locked and quickly fixed. After that, through the cooperation of the drone body 1 and the drone wings 2, the camera 4 is transported to the target position in the high sky. With the operation of the camera 4 itself, it scans and photographs various terrains and landforms on the ground, quickly completes the surveying work of the current area, and speeds up the overall work efficiency.

[0028] From the appendix Figure 3 As shown, this is a structural schematic diagram of the mounting mechanism 5 in this embodiment. The mounting mechanism 5 includes a mounting groove 51, a sliding block 52, a snap-fit ​​component 53, a docking end 54, and a plug-in end 55. The mounting platform 3 has a mounting groove 51 inside. The sliding block 52 is symmetrically slidably installed in the mounting groove 51 and is fixedly connected to the side of the camera 4. The snap-fit ​​component 53 is symmetrically installed on both sides of the mounting platform 3. The docking end 54 is installed on the inner wall of the mounting groove 51, and the plug-in end 55 is installed on the inner wall of the mounting groove 51 and located on the side of the docking end 54. The docking end 54 and the plug-in end 55 are electrically connected to the camera 4.

[0029] During use, the sliding blocks 52 on both sides of the camera 4 allow the camera 4 to slide stably into the mounting slot 51. Once the camera 4 reaches the target position, it automatically docks with the docking end 54 and the plug-in end 55, ensuring the stability of the camera 4's operating circuit. Then, the position of the camera 4 is locked by the operation of the snap-fit ​​component 53, preventing the camera 4 from coming out of the mounting slot 51 due to vibration of the entire device. This ensures the stability of the device during operation and facilitates subsequent stable testing and mapping of the camera 4.

[0030] From the appendix Figure 4As shown, this is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​component 53 in this embodiment. The snap-fit ​​component 53 includes a mounting shell 531, a limiting block 532, a snap-fit ​​block 533, a pull rod 534, and a first spring 535. The mounting shell 531 is mounted on the side of the mounting platform 3. The limiting block 532 is slidably mounted inside the mounting shell 531. The snap-fit ​​block 533 is fixedly mounted on the end of the limiting block 532. The snap-fit ​​block 533 penetrates the side wall of the mounting shell 531 and enters the drone body 1. The pull rod 534 is fixedly mounted on the side of the limiting block 532 and is slidably connected to the mounting shell 531. The first spring 535 is sleeved on the outside of the pull rod 534. When the limiting block 532 slides away from the mounting platform 3, the first spring 535 is in a charged state.

[0031] During use, pulling the lever 534 causes the limiting block 532 to move, causing the locking block 533 to disengage from the mounting groove 51 and retract into the mounting housing 531. The first spring 535 enters a charged state, at which point the sliding block 52 can stably slide into the mounting groove 51, completing the initial installation and positioning of the camera 4. When the camera 4 moves to the target position, the lever 534 is released, causing the locking block 533 to pop out under the elastic force of the first spring 535, pressing the bottom end of the sliding block 52 and locking the position of the camera 4.

[0032] From the appendix Figure 6 As shown, this is a structural schematic diagram of the support mechanism 6 in this embodiment. The mounting device also includes the support mechanism 6, which includes a side housing 61, a swing rod 62, a drive motor 63, and a support assembly 64. The side housing 61 is symmetrically installed on both sides of the mounting platform 3. The swing rod 62 is rotatably installed inside the side housing 61. The drive motor 63 is installed at the end of the side housing 61, and the output end of the drive motor 63 is connected to the swing rod 62. The support assembly 64 is installed outside the swing rod 62, and two sets of support assemblies 64 are provided.

[0033] During use, when the drone body 1 and drone wings 2 are flying, the swing arm 62 rotates as a whole through the operation of the drive motor 63, which deflects the angle of the support component 64 and adjusts the overall position of the support component 64. This prevents the ordinary drone bracket from blocking or obstructing the detection image of the camera 4 when it is detecting the terrain at the bottom. This ensures the stability of the camera 4 during detection and makes the overall mounting effect of the equipment more efficient.

[0034] From the appendix Figure 6As shown, the support assembly 64 consists of a connecting rod, a support rod, and a base. The connecting rod is installed outside the swing rod 62, the support rod is installed at the end of the connecting rod, and the base is fixedly installed at the bottom of the support rod. A second spring is installed on the side of the connecting rod and the support rod, and a rotation groove is provided on the side housing 61 to cooperate with the rotation of the connecting rod. During use, the maximum opening angle of the connecting rod and the support rod is limited by the tension and elasticity of the second spring. When the UAV needs to land, the drive motor 63 drives the swing rod 62 to rotate, resetting the support assembly 64 as a whole. At this time, the base contacts the ground first, making the overall support effect of the support assembly 64 more stable.

[0035] From the appendix Figure 5 As shown, multiple detection cameras are installed at the bottom of the shooting camera 4. One of them is installed at the center of the bottom surface of the shooting camera 4, and the remaining detection cameras are distributed at equal intervals around the center.

[0036] During use, the detection camera installed in the center can take pictures and scan the terrain directly below the drone, while multiple sets of tilted detection cameras around it can expand the overall detection range of the camera 4, allowing the camera 4 to perform a comprehensive scan of the current area and quickly complete the surveying work.

[0037] The above description, in conjunction with specific embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present utility model. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present utility model is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, and all such deductions or substitutions should be considered to fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims submitted by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A drone tilting camera mounting device, comprising a mounting platform (3) installed at the bottom of a drone body (1), a camera (4) mounted inside the mounting platform (3), and a drone wing (2) mounted at the end of the drone body (1), characterized in that: The mounting platform (3) is equipped with a mounting mechanism (5) for quick installation of an auxiliary shooting camera (4). The mounting mechanism (5) includes a mounting groove (51), a sliding block (52), and a snap-fit ​​component (53). The mounting platform (3) has a mounting groove (51) inside. The sliding block (52) is symmetrically slidably installed in the mounting groove (51). The sliding block (52) is fixedly connected to the side of the shooting camera (4). The snap-fit ​​component (53) is symmetrically installed on both sides of the mounting platform (3).

2. The UAV tilt camera mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​component (53) includes a mounting shell (531), a limiting block (532), a snap-fit ​​block (533), a pull rod (534), and a first spring (535). The mounting shell (531) is mounted on the side of the mounting platform (3). The limiting block (532) is slidably mounted inside the mounting shell (531). The snap-fit ​​block (533) is fixedly mounted on the end of the limiting block (532). The snap-fit ​​block (533) penetrates the side wall of the mounting shell (531) and enters the drone body (1). The pull rod (534) is fixedly mounted on the side of the limiting block (532). The pull rod (534) is slidably connected to the mounting shell (531). The first spring (535) is sleeved on the outside of the pull rod (534). When the limiting block (532) slides away from the mounting platform (3), the first spring (535) is in a charged state.

3. The UAV tilt camera mounting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting mechanism (5) further includes a docking end (54) and a plug-in end (55). The docking end (54) is installed on the inner wall of the mounting groove (51), and the plug-in end (55) is installed on the inner wall of the mounting groove (51) and located on the side of the docking end (54). The docking end (54) and the plug-in end (55) are electrically connected to the camera (4).

4. The UAV tilt camera mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting device also includes a support mechanism (6), which includes a side housing (61), a swing rod (62), a drive motor (63), and a support assembly (64). The side housing (61) is symmetrically installed on both sides of the mounting platform (3). The swing rod (62) is rotatably installed inside the side housing (61). The drive motor (63) is installed at the end of the side housing (61). The output end of the drive motor (63) is connected to the swing rod (62). The support assembly (64) is installed outside the swing rod (62). There are two sets of support assemblies (64).

5. The UAV tilt camera mounting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support assembly (64) consists of a connecting rod, a support rod, and a base. The connecting rod is installed outside the swing rod (62), the support rod is installed at the end of the connecting rod, and the base is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the support rod.

6. The UAV tilt camera mounting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting rod and the support rod are equipped with a second spring on their sides, and the side housing (61) is provided with a rotating groove that cooperates with the rotation of the connecting rod.

7. The UAV tilt camera mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple detection cameras are installed at the bottom of the shooting camera (4), one of which is installed at the center of the bottom surface of the shooting camera (4), and the remaining detection cameras are distributed at equal intervals around the center.

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