Camera protection mechanism for aerial photography of unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The camera protection mechanism comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body, a camera and a supporting frame, the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body is fixedly connected with an installation frame, the camera is movably installed in the installation frame, the front face of the installation frame is movably connected with an installation cover, and the supporting frame is fixedly connected with the installation cover. And a transparent plate is fixedly embedded in the front surface of the mounting cover. By arranging the mounting frame, the mounting cover and the transparent plate, the camera is mounted in the mounting frame during aerial photography of the unmanned body, then the mounting frame is cooperatively mounted through the mounting cover to protect the camera, and meanwhile, the camera shoots the outside as much as possible through the transparent plate, so that the problem that the unmanned aerial vehicle cannot carry out aerial photography in a complex environment is solved. In the prior art, the camera needs to be prevented from being damaged by external physical impact such as landing and flight collision, the safety of internal precision parts is ensured, and meanwhile, the influence of severe weather needs to be resisted to prevent the camera from being damaged to electronic components of the camera.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically to a protective mechanism for a camera used in UAV aerial photography. Background Technology

[0002] Drone aerial photography is a technology that uses unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with photographic equipment to take pictures from the air. It captures ground images from the high-altitude perspective of drones, providing an efficient, flexible and low-cost way to acquire data for various fields such as surveying, agriculture, forestry, environmental protection, urban planning, and disaster monitoring.

[0003] Drone aerial photography operates in complex environments and must be protected from external physical impacts, such as damage to the camera from landing and flight collisions, to ensure the safety of internal precision components. It must also withstand the effects of severe weather to prevent damage to the camera's electronic components. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a camera protection mechanism for UAV aerial photography. This mechanism offers the advantages of camera protection, solving the problem of protecting the camera from external physical impacts, such as landing and flight collisions, in complex environments, ensuring the safety of internal precision components, and resisting the effects of severe weather to prevent damage to the camera's electronic components.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a protective mechanism for a drone aerial photography camera, comprising a drone body, a camera, and a support frame. The support frame is fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the drone body. The camera is disposed at the bottom of the drone body. A mounting frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone body. The camera is movably mounted inside the mounting frame. A mounting cover is movably connected to the front of the mounting frame. A transparent plate is fixedly embedded in the front of the mounting cover. Fixing mechanisms are provided on both sides of the front of the mounting frame. A buffer component is provided at the bottom of the support frame.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fixing mechanism includes a groove, a positioning element, a fixing element, and a first spring. The grooves are all formed on both sides of the front of the mounting frame. The positioning elements are all fixedly connected to both sides of the back of the mounting cover. The first spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the groove. The fixing element is fixedly connected to the other end of the first spring. The positioning element and the fixing element are movably connected. Unlocking components are provided on both sides of the bottom of the mounting frame.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the unlocking component includes a drive rod, a screw sleeve, and a screw rod. The screw sleeve is fixedly connected to the back of the fixing member, the screw rod is movably connected to the rear side inside the groove, the screw sleeve is threadedly connected to the screw rod, and the drive rod is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the screw rod, with the bottom end of the drive rod extending through to the bottom of the mounting frame.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the buffer assembly includes a base plate and a second spring. The base plate is disposed at the bottom of the support frame, and the second springs are all fixedly connected to the top of the base plate. The other end of each second spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support frame. Several second springs are provided and are distributed in a rectangular, equidistant manner.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a damping rod is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, and the other end of the damping rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support frame, with the second spring sleeved on the surface of the damping rod.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a sliding groove is provided on the rear side inside the groove, and a slider is fixedly connected to the back of the threaded sleeve, and the slider is slidably connected to the sliding groove.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a button block is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the drive rod, and a buffer pad is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate.

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

[0013] 1. This utility model, by setting up a mounting frame, a mounting cover, and a transparent plate, allows the camera to be installed inside the mounting frame during unmanned aerial photography. The mounting cover then protects the camera by fitting the mounting frame together with the camera. At the same time, the camera can capture images of the outside world through the transparent plate. This solves the problem of protecting the camera from external physical impacts, such as landing and flight collisions, in complex environments, ensuring the safety of internal precision components, and resisting the effects of severe weather to prevent damage to the camera's electronic components. It has the advantages of camera protection.

[0014] 2. This utility model, through the setting of a fixing mechanism, allows the mounting cover to move and insert a positioning component into the groove during installation. The positioning component then contacts a fixing component inside the groove, causing the fixing component to compress and contract the first spring inside the groove. Finally, the positioning component moves past the fixing component and inserts deep into the groove. Simultaneously, the first spring releases pressure, causing the fixing component to move and reset. This allows the positioning component and fixing component to work together to install and fix the mounting cover. Furthermore, by setting an unlocking component, when the mounting cover needs to be removed, rotating the drive rod causes the screw to rotate. The screw then moves the threaded sleeve, which in turn moves the positioning component, causing the positioning component to compress and contract the first spring. When the positioning component disengages, the mounting cover pulls the positioning component out of the groove. This allows the screw and threaded sleeve to work together to control the movement of the fixing component, thus unlocking the positioning component.

[0015] 3. This utility model incorporates a buffer component. When the drone body lands, the support frame moves the second spring, which in turn causes the base plate to contact the ground. The second spring absorbs the impact force, thus buffering the vibration of the drone body during descent. Furthermore, a damping rod effectively absorbs the vibration transmitted from the base plate. When the second spring is compressed, the damping rod promptly prevents it from rebounding and fully absorbs and dissipates the impact force absorbed by the second spring. This significantly reduces the vibration transmitted to the surrounding structure or foundation, thereby preventing damage to the camera's internal components due to vibration during descent. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the fixing mechanism of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the unlocking component of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Drone body; 2. Camera; 3. Support frame; 4. Mounting frame; 5. Mounting cover; 6. Transparent plate; 7. Fixing mechanism; 71. Groove; 72. Positioning component; 73. Fixing component; 74. First spring; 8. Unlocking component; 81. Drive rod; 82. Screw sleeve; 83. Screw; 9. Buffer component; 91. Base plate; 92. Second spring; 10. Damping rod; 11. Slide groove; 12. Slider; 13. Button block; 14. Buffer pad. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present invention provides a protective mechanism for a drone aerial photography camera, including a drone body 1, a camera 2, and a support frame 3. The support frame 3 is fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the drone body 1. The camera 2 is set at the bottom of the drone body 1. A mounting frame 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone body 1. The camera 2 is movably mounted inside the mounting frame 4. A mounting cover 5 is movably connected to the front of the mounting frame 4. A transparent plate 6 is fixedly embedded in the front of the mounting cover 5. Fixing mechanisms 7 are provided on both sides of the front of the mounting frame 4. A buffer component 9 is provided at the bottom of the support frame 3.

[0022] refer to Figure 2 The fixing mechanism 7 includes a groove 71, a positioning member 72, a fixing member 73, and a first spring 74. The grooves 71 are all opened on both sides of the front of the mounting frame 4. The positioning members 72 are all fixedly connected to both sides of the back of the mounting cover 5. The first spring 74 is fixedly connected to the bottom inside the groove 71. The fixing member 73 is fixedly connected to the other end of the first spring 74. The positioning member 72 and the fixing member 73 are movably connected. Unlocking components 8 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the mounting frame 4.

[0023] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting a fixing mechanism 7, when installing the mounting cover 5, the mounting cover 5 drives the positioning member 72 to move and insert into the groove 71. Then, the positioning member 72 contacts the fixing member 73 inside the groove 71. After that, the fixing member 73 drives the first spring 74 inside the groove 71 to compress and contract. Finally, the positioning member 72 passes over the fixing member 73 and inserts deep into the groove 71. At the same time, the first spring 74 releases pressure and drives the fixing member 73 to move and reset. Thus, the positioning member 72 and the fixing member 73 work together to complete the installation and fixing of the mounting cover 5.

[0024] refer to Figure 3 The unlocking component 8 includes a drive rod 81, a screw sleeve 82, and a screw 83. The screw sleeve 82 is fixedly connected to the back of the fixing member 73, and the screw 83 is movably connected to the rear side inside the groove 71. The screw sleeve 82 and the screw 83 are threadedly connected. The drive rod 81 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the screw 83, and the bottom end of the drive rod 81 extends through to the bottom of the mounting frame 4.

[0025] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting the unlocking component 8, when it is necessary to disassemble the mounting cover 5, the drive rod 81 is rotated to drive the screw 83 to rotate, and then the screw 83 drives the threaded sleeve 82 to move through the threaded connection. At the same time, the threaded sleeve 82 drives the positioning member 72 to move, and the positioning member 72 drives the first spring 74 to compress and contract. Then, when the positioning member 72 is disengaged, the mounting cover 5 drives the positioning member 72 to be pulled out from the groove 71, so that the screw 83 and the threaded sleeve 82 cooperate to control the movement of the fixing member 73 and complete the unlocking of the positioning member 72.

[0026] refer to Figure 1 The buffer assembly 9 includes a base plate 91 and a second spring 92. The base plate 91 is located at the bottom of the support frame 3. The second spring 92 is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 91. The other end of the second spring 92 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support frame 3. Several second springs 92 are provided and are distributed in a rectangular and equidistant manner.

[0027] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting up a buffer component 9, when the main body 1 of the drone lands, the support frame 3 drives the second spring 92 to move, and then the second spring 92 drives the base plate 91 to contact the ground, and the second spring 92 absorbs the impact force, thereby realizing the vibration buffering of the drone body 1 during descent.

[0028] refer to Figure 1 A damping rod 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 91, and the other end of the damping rod 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support frame 3. The second spring 92 is sleeved on the surface of the damping rod 10.

[0029] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting a damping rod 10, the damping rod 10 can effectively absorb the vibration transmitted from the base plate 91. When the second spring 92 is squeezed and contracted, the damping rod 10 can promptly prevent it from rebounding and fully absorb and consume the impact force absorbed by the second spring 92, so that the vibration is greatly reduced when it is transmitted to the surrounding structure or foundation, thereby preventing the camera 2 from being damaged by vibration during the descent.

[0030] refer to Figure 2 A sliding groove 11 is provided on the rear side inside the groove 71, and a slider 12 is fixedly connected to the back of the screw sleeve 82. The slider 12 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 11.

[0031] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting a sliding groove 11 and a slider 12, when the screw 83 drives the screw sleeve 82 to move through the threaded connection, the screw sleeve 82 drives the slider 12 to move inside the sliding groove 11, and then the slider 12 cooperates with the sliding groove 11 to limit the movement of the fixing member 73.

[0032] refer to Figure 1 A button block 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the drive rod 81, and a buffer pad 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate 91.

[0033] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting a button block 13 and a buffer pad 14, when the drive rod 81 rotates, the button block 13 is moved to rotate, thereby increasing the convenience for the operator to rotate the drive rod 81. At the same time, the buffer pad 14 replaces the base plate 91 to contact the ground, and the buffer pad 14 can absorb vibration and impact energy, prevent the drone body 1 from sliding or tipping over, and enhance the structural connection stability.

[0034] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: In use, the camera 2 is installed inside the mounting frame 4. When installing the mounting cover 5, the mounting cover 5 moves the positioning member 72 into the groove 71. Then, the positioning member 72 contacts the fixing member 73 inside the groove 71. Next, the fixing member 73 compresses and contracts the first spring 74 inside the groove 71. Finally, the positioning member 72 passes over the fixing member 73 and inserts deep into the groove 71. Simultaneously, the first spring 74 releases pressure, causing the fixing member 73 to move and reset. Thus, the positioning member 72 and the fixing member 73 work together to install and fix the mounting cover 5. This allows the mounting frame 4 and the mounting cover 5 to protect the camera 2 and the camera lens, preventing damage to the drone body 1. Unexplained collisions during flight can damage the camera. Simultaneously, when the drone body 1 lands, the support frame 3 moves the second spring 92, causing the second spring 92 to bring the base plate 91 into contact with the ground. The second spring 92 absorbs the impact force, buffering the vibration of the drone body 1 during descent. Finally, the damping rod 10 effectively absorbs the vibration transmitted from the base plate 91. When the second spring 92 is compressed and contracted, the damping rod 10 can promptly prevent its reciprocating rebound and fully absorb and dissipate the impact force absorbed by the second spring 92. This significantly reduces the vibration transmitted to the surrounding structure or foundation, thus preventing damage to the internal components of the camera 2 due to vibration during descent. Therefore, this provides the advantage of camera protection.

[0035] In summary, this drone aerial photography camera protection mechanism, through the installation of a mounting frame 4, a mounting cover 5, and a transparent plate 6, allows the camera 2 to be installed inside the mounting frame 4 during drone aerial photography. The mounting cover 5 then protects the camera 2 by fitting the mounting frame 4 in conjunction with the camera 2. Simultaneously, the camera 2 can capture images of the outside world through the transparent plate 6. This solves the problem of drone aerial photography in complex environments, which requires protection against external physical impacts such as landing and flight collisions that could damage the camera, ensuring the safety of internal precision components, and resisting the effects of severe weather to prevent damage to the camera's electronic components.

[0036] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A protective mechanism for a camera used in aerial photography of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising a UAV body (1), a camera (2), and a support frame (3), characterized in that: The support frame (3) is fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the drone body (1). The camera (2) is set at the bottom of the drone body (1). The bottom of the drone body (1) is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (4). The camera (2) is movably installed inside the mounting frame (4). The front of the mounting frame (4) is movably connected to the mounting cover (5). The front of the mounting cover (5) is fixedly inlaid with a transparent plate (6). The two sides of the front of the mounting frame (4) are provided with fixing mechanisms (7). The bottom of the support frame (3) is provided with a buffer component (9).

2. The protective mechanism for a drone aerial photography camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (7) includes a groove (71), a positioning element (72), a fixing element (73), and a first spring (74). The grooves (71) are all opened on both sides of the front of the mounting frame (4). The positioning elements (72) are all fixedly connected to both sides of the back of the mounting cover (5). The first spring (74) is fixedly connected to the bottom inside the groove (71). The fixing element (73) is fixedly connected to the other end of the first spring (74). The positioning element (72) and the fixing element (73) are movably connected. Unlocking components (8) are provided on both sides of the bottom of the mounting frame (4).

3. The protective mechanism for a drone aerial photography camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: The unlocking component (8) includes a drive rod (81), a screw sleeve (82), and a screw (83). The screw sleeve (82) is fixedly connected to the back of the fixing member (73). The screw (83) is movably connected to the rear side inside the groove (71). The screw sleeve (82) is threadedly connected to the screw (83). The drive rod (81) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the screw (83). The bottom end of the drive rod (81) extends through to the bottom of the mounting frame (4).

4. The protective mechanism for a drone aerial photography camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: The buffer assembly (9) includes a base plate (91) and a second spring (92). The base plate (91) is located at the bottom of the support frame (3). The second spring (92) is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (91). The other end of the second spring (92) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support frame (3). There are several second springs (92) and they are distributed in a rectangular shape at equal intervals.

5. A protective mechanism for a drone aerial photography camera according to claim 4, characterized in that: A damping rod (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (91), and the other end of the damping rod (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support frame (3). The second spring (92) is sleeved on the surface of the damping rod (10).

6. A protective mechanism for a drone aerial photography camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: A sliding groove (11) is provided on the rear side inside the groove (71), and a slider (12) is fixedly connected to the back of the screw sleeve (82). The slider (12) is slidably connected to the sliding groove (11).

7. A protective mechanism for a drone aerial photography camera according to claim 4, characterized in that: A button block (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the drive rod (81), and a buffer pad (14) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate (91).

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