Multi-view three-dimensional aerial photography device for unmanned aerial vehicle

By introducing connecting plates, support legs, protective covers, shock absorbers, and motor drive structures into the stereo aerial photography device, the problems of vibration reduction and multi-angle adjustment of the device were solved, thereby improving stability and shooting effect.

CN223865130UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03ZHEJIANG NAZHI GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520688138.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing stereo aerial photography equipment is not convenient for multiple shock absorption and buffer protection during use, is not convenient for multi-angle rotation and adjustment for shooting, and is easily damaged by external impacts, affecting the shooting effect.

Method used

The device employs a structure consisting of a connecting plate, support legs, protective cover, shock absorber, rubber shock absorber, motor, and rotating shaft to achieve multiple shock absorption and buffer protection and multi-angle rotation adjustment for shooting. By using support legs for landing, shock absorber for vibration reduction, and motor-driven rotating shaft rotation, the stability and protection of the device are enhanced.

Benefits of technology

It achieves multiple shock absorption and buffer protection for multi-view stereo aerial photography devices, facilitates multi-angle rotation and adjustment for shooting, avoids damage, and improves shooting results.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-view three-dimensional aerial photography device for an unmanned aerial vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of three-dimensional aerial photography devices. Comprising a connecting plate and supporting legs, four sets of supporting legs are installed on the outer wall of the connecting plate at equal intervals, a protective cover is arranged outside the connecting plate, a second damping plate is installed at the top end of the protective cover, and multiple sets of rubber dampers are installed at the top end of the second damping plate at equal intervals; a rubber shock absorber is installed at the bottom end of the connecting plate, a first shock absorption plate is installed at the center position of the bottom end of the connecting plate, the rubber shock absorber is connected with the first shock absorption plate, a lifting frame is arranged in the protective cover, and a first supporting frame is installed at the bottom end of the lifting frame. According to the three-dimensional aerial photography device, multi-angle rotation and shooting adjustment are facilitated, the shooting range of the three-dimensional aerial photography device is enlarged, the three-dimensional aerial photography device is prevented from being damaged by external impact, and the shooting effect of the three-dimensional aerial photography device is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of stereo aerial photography device technology, specifically a multi-view stereo aerial photography device for unmanned aerial vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] A multi-view stereo aerial photography device is a type of equipment used for drone photography. It is mainly used to acquire stereo images from multiple perspectives. The design of this device allows the drone to shoot from different angles and directions, obtaining more perspectives and detailed information. By adjusting the included angle, precise control of the shooting angle can be achieved. It is suitable for various complex shooting scenarios. In addition, the device has a simple structure, which can reduce the weight of the drone and improve shooting efficiency and flexibility.

[0003] As disclosed in the authorization announcement number CN209037873U, an oblique photography aerial camera device includes a drone. Two connecting blocks are fixedly installed on the bottom of the drone. The same first fixing plate is fixedly installed on the bottom of both connecting blocks. Three airbags are fixedly installed on the bottom of the first fixing plate. The same second fixing plate is fixedly installed on the bottom of each of the three airbags. A first stepper motor is fixedly installed on the second fixing plate. A first bevel gear is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the first stepper motor. Two symmetrically arranged fixing arms are fixedly installed on the bottom of the second fixing plate. Rotation grooves are opened on the side of the two fixing arms that are close to each other.

[0004] Although it enables tilting of the lens for photography by driving the first and second stepper motors, expanding the shooting range, enhancing flexibility and buffering effect, it does not cause lens vibration, and does not produce shaking during shooting, thus not affecting the lens shooting.

[0005] However, this does not solve the problem that existing stereo aerial photography devices generally lack multiple shock absorption and buffer protection during use, are not convenient for multi-angle rotation and adjustment for shooting, affect the shooting range of the stereo aerial photography device, and are easily damaged by external impacts, thus affecting the shooting effect of the stereo aerial photography device. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a multi-view stereo aerial photography device for UAVs, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the inconvenience of multiple shock absorption and buffer protection, the inconvenience of multi-angle rotation and adjustment for shooting, which affect the shooting range of the stereo aerial photography device, and the susceptibility of the stereo aerial photography device to damage from external impacts, thus affecting the shooting effect of the stereo aerial photography device.

[0007] To address the technical problems mentioned in the background section, some embodiments of this application provide a multi-view stereo aerial photography device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including a connecting plate and supporting legs. Four sets of supporting legs with equal spacing are installed on the outer wall of the connecting plate. A protective cover is provided outside the connecting plate. A second shock-absorbing plate is installed at the top of the protective cover. Multiple sets of equally spaced rubber shock absorbers are installed at the top of the second shock-absorbing plate. A first shock-absorbing plate is installed at the center of the bottom end of the connecting plate, and the rubber shock absorbers are connected to the first shock-absorbing plate. A lifting frame is provided inside the protective cover. A first support frame is installed at the bottom of the lifting frame. A second support frame is provided on one side of the outer side of the first support frame. A third support frame is installed on the outer wall of the second support frame, and a camera is installed on the outside of the third support frame.

[0008] Furthermore, a damping base plate is installed at the top of the second damping plate, and a damping top plate is installed at the bottom of the first damping plate.

[0009] Furthermore, a spring damper is installed at the bottom end of the damping top plate, and the spring damper is connected to the damping bottom plate.

[0010] Furthermore, a second motor is provided inside the first support frame, and the second motor extends to the outside of the first support frame. A first rotating shaft is installed at the output end of the second motor, and the first rotating shaft is connected to the second support frame.

[0011] Furthermore, a third motor is installed inside the third support frame, and the third motor extends to the outside of the third support frame, with a second rotating shaft installed at the output end of the third motor.

[0012] Furthermore, a fourth support frame is provided on the outside of the third support frame away from the third motor, and the fourth support frame is connected to the second rotating shaft. A fixing plate is installed at the bottom end of the fourth support frame.

[0013] Furthermore, a fixing frame is installed at the bottom of the fixing plate, and a fourth motor is installed at the top of the fixing frame.

[0014] Furthermore, the output end of the fourth motor is equipped with a third rotating shaft, which extends to the outside of the fixed plate and is connected to the camera.

[0015] Furthermore, a first motor is symmetrically installed on the inner wall of the protective cover near the lifting frame, and each of the first motors has a threaded rod installed at its output end.

[0016] Furthermore, the surface of the threaded rod is fitted with a threaded sleeve, and the threaded sleeve is connected to the lifting frame.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the stereo aerial photography device not only realizes multiple shock absorption and buffer protection for the multi-view stereo aerial photography device of UAV, facilitates multi-angle rotation and adjustment shooting, increases the shooting range of the stereo aerial photography device, but also avoids damage to the stereo aerial photography device from external impacts, and improves the shooting effect of the stereo aerial photography device.

[0018] When landing a multi-view stereo aerial photography device for a drone, the support legs can be used for initial landing. Rubber shock absorbers, supported by the first and second shock-absorbing plates, provide shock absorption protection for the device. Spring shock absorbers, supported by the top and bottom shock-absorbing plates, further buffer and absorb shocks, achieving multiple shock absorption and buffering protection for the device. This reduces the vibration amplitude experienced by the device and prevents damage caused by severe vibration.

[0019] The second motor drives the first rotating shaft to rotate, the first rotating shaft drives the second support frame to rotate, the second support frame drives the third support frame to rotate, the third support frame drives the second rotating shaft, the fourth support frame, the fixing plate, the fixing frame, and the camera to rotate. The third motor drives the second rotating shaft to rotate, the second rotating shaft drives the fourth support frame to rotate, the fourth support frame drives the fixing plate to rotate, and the fixing plate drives the fourth motor, the third rotating shaft, and the camera to rotate. After rotating to the appropriate position, the fourth motor drives the third rotating shaft to rotate, and the third rotating shaft drives the camera to rotate. This facilitates multi-angle rotation adjustment and shooting of the stereo aerial photography device, realizes multi-angle rotation adjustment and shooting of the stereo aerial photography device, increases the shooting range of the stereo aerial photography device, and improves the shooting effect of the stereo aerial photography device.

[0020] The first motor drives the threaded rod to rotate, the threaded rod drives the threaded sleeve to move, the threaded sleeve drives the lifting frame to move, and the lifting frame drives the first support frame, the second motor, the second support frame, the third motor, the third support frame, the fourth support frame, the fixing plate, and the camera to move into the protective cover. This facilitates protection through the protective cover and enables convenient lifting, moving, shielding, and protection of the stereo aerial photography device, preventing damage from external impacts. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application.

[0022] Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0023] In the attached diagram:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lifting frame of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rubber shock absorber of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the camera of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second support frame of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the third support frame of this utility model.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] 1. Connecting plate; 2. Support leg; 3. Protective cover; 4. First shock absorber plate; 5. Rubber shock absorber; 6. Second shock absorber plate; 7. First motor; 8. Threaded rod; 9. Lifting frame; 10. First support frame; 11. Second motor; 12. First rotating shaft; 13. Second support frame; 14. Third support frame; 15. Third motor; 16. Second rotating shaft; 17. Fixing plate; 18. Fixing frame; 19. Fourth motor; 20. Third rotating shaft; 21. Camera; 22. Threaded sleeve; 23. Fourth support frame; 24. Shock-absorbing top plate; 25. Spring shock absorber; 26. Shock-absorbing bottom plate. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0034] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0035] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0036] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0037] Please see Figures 1-7 This utility model provides an embodiment of a multi-view stereo aerial photography device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising a connecting plate 1 and supporting legs 2. Four sets of supporting legs 2 are installed at equal intervals on the outer wall of the connecting plate 1. A protective cover 3 is provided outside the connecting plate 1. A second shock-absorbing plate 6 is installed at the top of the protective cover 3. Multiple sets of equally spaced rubber shock absorbers 5 are installed at the top of the second shock-absorbing plate 6. A first shock-absorbing plate 4 is installed at the center of the bottom end of the connecting plate 1, and the rubber shock absorbers 5 are connected to the first shock-absorbing plate 4. The interior of the protective cover 3... A lifting frame 9 is provided, a first support frame 10 is installed at the bottom of the lifting frame 9, a second support frame 13 is provided on the outer side of the first support frame 10, a third support frame 14 is installed on the outer wall of the second support frame 13, a camera 21 is installed on the outside of the third support frame 14, a shock-absorbing base plate 26 is installed at the top of the second shock-absorbing plate 6, a shock-absorbing top plate 24 is installed at the bottom of the first shock-absorbing plate 4, a spring shock absorber 25 is installed at the bottom of the shock-absorbing top plate 24, and the spring shock absorber 25 is connected to the shock-absorbing base plate 26.

[0038] When the UAV multi-view stereo aerial photography device lands, it can land first with the support leg 2. The rubber shock absorber 5, supported by the first shock absorber plate 4 and the second shock absorber plate 6, provides shock absorption protection for the UAV multi-view stereo aerial photography device. The spring shock absorber 25, supported by the shock absorber top plate 24 and the shock absorber bottom plate 26, provides further buffering and shock absorption for the UAV multi-view stereo aerial photography device, thereby reducing the vibration amplitude of the stereo aerial photography device and improving the stability of the internal electronic components of the stereo aerial photography device. This achieves multiple shock absorption and buffering protection for the UAV multi-view stereo aerial photography device, reduces the vibration amplitude of the stereo aerial photography device, and avoids damage caused by severe vibration of the stereo aerial photography device.

[0039] The first support frame 10 has a second motor 11 inside, and the second motor 11 extends to the outside of the first support frame 10. The output end of the second motor 11 is equipped with a first rotating shaft 12, and the first rotating shaft 12 is connected to the second support frame 13. The third support frame 14 has a third motor 15 inside, and the third motor 15 extends to the outside of the third support frame 14. The output end of the third motor 15 is equipped with a second rotating shaft 16. The third support frame 14 has a fourth support frame 23 on the side away from the third motor 15, and the fourth support frame 23 is connected to the second rotating shaft 16. The bottom end of the fourth support frame 23 is equipped with a fixing plate 17, the bottom end of the fixing plate 17 is equipped with a fixing frame 18, the top end of the fixing frame 18 is equipped with a fourth motor 19, the output end of the fourth motor 19 is equipped with a third rotating shaft 20, and the third rotating shaft 20 extends to the outside of the fixing plate 17, and the third rotating shaft 20 is connected to the camera 21.

[0040] When the drone needs to shoot from multiple angles using a multi-view stereo aerial photography device, the second motor 11 is activated. Supported by the first support frame 10, the second motor 11 drives the first rotating shaft 12 to rotate. The first rotating shaft 12 drives the second support frame 13 to rotate. The second support frame 13 drives the third support frame 14 to rotate. The third support frame 14 drives the second rotating shaft 16, the fourth support frame 23, the fixing plate 17, the fixing frame 18, and the camera 21 to rotate. The third motor 15 is then activated. Supported by the third support frame 14, the third motor 15 drives the second rotating shaft 16 to rotate. The fourth support frame 23 is rotated, which in turn rotates the fixed plate 17. The fixed plate 17 then rotates the fourth motor 19, the third rotating shaft 20, and the camera 21. After rotating to the appropriate position, the fourth motor 19 is turned on. With the support of the fixed frame 18, the fourth motor 19 rotates the third rotating shaft 20, which in turn rotates the camera 21. This facilitates multi-angle rotation adjustment and shooting of the stereo aerial photography device, increases the shooting range of the stereo aerial photography device, and improves the shooting effect of the stereo aerial photography device.

[0041] The first motor 7 is symmetrically installed on the inner wall of the protective cover 3 on the side close to the lifting frame 9. The output end of the first motor 7 is equipped with a threaded rod 8. The surface of the threaded rod 8 is fitted with a threaded sleeve 22, and the threaded sleeve 22 is connected to the lifting frame 9.

[0042] After filming is completed, the first motor 7 is turned on. Supported by the protective cover 3, the first motor 7 drives the threaded rod 8 to rotate. With the threaded connection between the threaded rod 8 and the threaded sleeve 22, the threaded rod 8 drives the threaded sleeve 22 to move. The threaded sleeve 22 drives the lifting frame 9 to move. The lifting frame 9 drives the first support frame 10, the second motor 11, the second support frame 13, the third motor 15, the third support frame 14, the fourth support frame 23, the fixing plate 17, and the camera 21 to move into the interior of the protective cover 3. This facilitates protection through the protective cover 3, enabling convenient lifting, moving, shielding, and protection of the stereo aerial photography device, and preventing damage from external impacts.

[0043] In this embodiment, during use: First, when the UAV using the multi-view stereo aerial photography device lands, the support leg 2 lands first. The rubber shock absorber 5, supported by the first shock absorber plate 4 and the second shock absorber plate 6, provides shock absorption protection for the UAV using the multi-view stereo aerial photography device. The spring shock absorber 25, supported by the shock absorber top plate 24 and the shock absorber bottom plate 26, provides further cushioning and shock absorption for the UAV using the multi-view stereo aerial photography device. The second motor 11 drives the first rotating shaft 12 to rotate, the first rotating shaft 12 drives the second support frame 13 to rotate, the second support frame 13 drives the third support frame 14 to rotate, the third support frame 14 drives the second rotating shaft 16, the fourth support frame 23, the fixing plate 17, the fixing frame 18, and the camera 21 to rotate. The third motor 15 drives the second rotating shaft 16 to rotate, and the second rotating shaft 16 carries... The fourth support frame 23 rotates, which in turn drives the fixed plate 17 to rotate. The fixed plate 17 then drives the fourth motor 19, the third rotating shaft 20, and the camera 21 to rotate. After rotating to the appropriate position, the fourth motor 19 drives the third rotating shaft 20 to rotate, which in turn drives the camera 21 to rotate. This facilitates multi-angle rotation adjustment and shooting of the stereo aerial photography device. The first motor 7 drives the threaded rod 8 to rotate, which in turn drives the threaded sleeve 22 to move. The threaded sleeve 22 then drives the lifting frame 9 to move. The lifting frame 9 then drives the first support frame 10, the second motor 11, the second support frame 13, the third motor 15, the third support frame 14, the fourth support frame 23, the fixed plate 17, and the camera 21 to move inside the protective cover 3. This facilitates protection through the protective cover 3, enabling the stereo aerial photography device to be used.

[0044] The above description is merely a selection of preferred embodiments of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A multi-view stereo aerial photography device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that: The device includes a connecting plate and supporting legs. Four sets of supporting legs with equal spacing are installed on the outer wall of the connecting plate. A protective cover is provided on the outside of the connecting plate. A second shock-absorbing plate is installed on the top of the protective cover. Multiple sets of rubber shock absorbers with equal spacing are installed on the top of the second shock-absorbing plate. A first shock-absorbing plate is installed at the center of the bottom end of the connecting plate, and the rubber shock absorbers are connected to the first shock-absorbing plate. A lifting frame is provided inside the protective cover. A first support frame is installed at the bottom of the lifting frame. A second support frame is provided on one side of the outside of the first support frame. A third support frame is installed on the outer wall of the second support frame. A camera is installed on the outside of the third support frame.

2. The multi-view stereo aerial photography device for UAVs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second damping plate has a damping base plate installed at its top, and the first damping plate has a damping top plate installed at its bottom.

3. The multi-view stereo aerial photography device for UAVs according to claim 2, characterized in that: A spring damper is installed at the bottom of the damping top plate, and the spring damper is connected to the damping bottom plate.

4. The multi-view stereo aerial photography device for UAVs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support frame has a second motor installed inside, and the second motor extends to the outside of the first support frame. The output end of the second motor is equipped with a first rotating shaft, and the first rotating shaft is connected to the second support frame.

5. The multi-view stereo aerial photography device for UAVs according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third support frame is equipped with a third motor inside, and the third motor extends to the outside of the third support frame. The output end of the third motor is equipped with a second rotating shaft.

6. The multi-view stereo aerial photography device for UAVs according to claim 5, characterized in that: A fourth support frame is provided on the outside of the third support frame away from the third motor, and the fourth support frame is connected to the second rotating shaft. A fixing plate is installed at the bottom of the fourth support frame.

7. The multi-view stereo aerial photography device for UAVs according to claim 6, characterized in that: A fixing frame is installed at the bottom of the fixing plate, and a fourth motor is installed at the top of the fixing frame.

8. The multi-view stereo aerial photography device for UAVs according to claim 7, characterized in that: The output end of the fourth motor is equipped with a third rotating shaft, which extends to the outside of the fixed plate and is connected to the camera.

9. The multi-view stereo aerial photography device for UAVs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first motor is symmetrically installed on the inner wall of the protective cover near the lifting frame, and each of the first motors has a threaded rod installed at its output end.

10. The multi-view stereo aerial photography device for UAVs according to claim 9, characterized in that: The surface of the threaded rod is fitted with a threaded sleeve, and the threaded sleeve is connected to the lifting frame.

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    CN209037873U