Surveying and mapping device with self-cleaning function

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of surveying and mapping, in particular to a surveying and mapping device with a self-cleaning function. The surveying and mapping device with the self-cleaning function comprises a surveying and mapping unmanned aerial vehicle, a micro water pump, a spraying pipe, a spraying head, a cleaning piece, a cleaning power device and a surveying and mapping camera. The micro water pump, the cleaning power device and the surveying and mapping camera are arranged on the surveying and mapping unmanned aerial vehicle; the water outlet end of the micro water pump is communicated with the nozzle through a spraying pipe; the cleaning power device is connected with the cleaning piece; the initial state of the cleaning part corresponds to the spray head, and the working state of the cleaning part can wipe the surveying and mapping camera. The miniature water pump is used as power to spray cleaning liquid to the cleaning part along the spraying pipe and the spraying head, the cleaning power device drives the cleaning part to clean the lens of the surveying and mapping camera, and therefore the surface of the surveying and mapping camera is automatically cleaned, and accuracy of surveying and mapping operation is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of surveying and mapping technology, and more specifically, to a surveying and mapping device with a self-cleaning function. Background Technology

[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) mapping devices are auxiliary devices used to measure and collect the shape, size, spatial location, and attributes of natural geographic elements or artificial structures on the ground. They are widely used in the field of surveying and mapping.

[0003] When using drones for surveying, cameras need to be installed on the drone itself. During the drone's flight, especially at night, outdoor flying insects can easily collide with the camera's surface, causing insect residue to accumulate on the lens and contaminating the camera's surface. This can interfere with the accuracy of the surveying operation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a surveying device with a self-cleaning function, which can quickly and accurately clean the surface of the surveying camera, thereby improving the accuracy of surveying operations.

[0005] The embodiments of this utility model are implemented as follows:

[0006] This utility model provides a surveying device with self-cleaning function, including a surveying drone, a micro water pump, a spray pipe, a nozzle, a cleaning component, a cleaning power unit, and a surveying camera;

[0007] The miniature water pump, the cleaning power unit, and the mapping camera are mounted on the mapping drone;

[0008] The outlet of the micro water pump is connected to the nozzle through the spray pipe;

[0009] The cleaning power unit is connected to the cleaning component;

[0010] The initial state of the cleaning component corresponds to the nozzle, and the working state of the cleaning component is capable of wiping the surveying camera.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, a liquid storage tank for storing cleaning fluid is also included, the liquid storage tank being mounted on the mapping drone, and the micro water pump being mounted inside the liquid storage tank;

[0012] One end of the spray pipe is connected to the micro water pump, and the other end is located outside the liquid storage tank and communicates with the nozzle.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the liquid storage tank is provided with an injection pipe, one end of which is connected to the interior of the liquid storage tank, and the other end of which is located outside the liquid storage tank and is provided with a sealing cap.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the side of the cleaning component near the nozzle is flush with the end of the mapping camera.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the cleaning component is a sponge.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the surveying camera is provided with a protective sleeve to protect the lens of the surveying camera.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the protective sleeve includes a mounting ring and a sleeve body, the mounting ring being sleeved on the lens, and the sleeve body being detachably connected to the mounting ring.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the detachable connection between the mounting ring and the cylinder is a threaded connection or a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the nozzle is an atomizing nozzle.

[0020] In an optional implementation, the cleaning power unit is an electric push rod.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are:

[0022] A miniature water pump powers the cleaning solution, which is then sprayed along the spray pipes and nozzles onto the cleaning components. The cleaning power unit drives the cleaning components to clean the lens of the surveying camera, thereby achieving automatic cleaning of the surface of the surveying camera and improving the accuracy of surveying operations. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a surveying device with self-cleaning function provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the self-cleaning surveying device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part A;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the installation of a miniature water pump for a mapping device with self-cleaning function provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0028] Icons: 1-Surveying drone; 2-Cleaning power unit; 3-Cleaning component; 4-Protective cylinder; 5-Surveying camera; 6-Liquid storage tank; 7-Spray pipe; 8-Spray head; 9-Lens; 10-Mounting ring; 11-Cylinder; 12-Miniature water pump; 13-Injection pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0030] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 4 The following describes some embodiments of the present invention in detail. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0036] This utility model provides a surveying device with a self-cleaning function, including a surveying drone 1, a miniature water pump 12, a spray pipe 7, a nozzle 8, a cleaning component 3, a cleaning power unit 2, and a surveying camera 5; the miniature water pump 12, the cleaning power unit 2, and the surveying camera 5 are mounted on the surveying drone 1; the water outlet of the miniature water pump 12 is connected to the nozzle 8 through the spray pipe 7; the cleaning power unit 2 is connected to the cleaning component 3; the initial state of the cleaning component 3 corresponds to that of the nozzle 8, and the working state of the cleaning component 3 can wipe the surveying camera 5.

[0037] In this embodiment, the micro water pump 12, the cleaning power unit 2, the cleaning component 3, and the surveying camera 5 are all located below the surveying drone 1, with the surveying camera 5 located at the very bottom. This not only avoids other components from obstructing the shooting angle of the surveying camera 5, but also facilitates the cleaning of the surveying camera 5.

[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment, the cleaning power unit 2 and the cleaning component 3 are positioned above and in front of the lens 9 of the surveying camera 5. When the lens 9 needs to be cleaned, the micro water pump 12 sprays the cleaning liquid through the spray pipe 7 and the nozzle 8 onto the cleaning component 3. Then, the cleaning power unit 2 drives the cleaning component 3 to move downward, so that the cleaning component 3 moves past the position of the lens 9 and contacts the lens 9, thereby realizing the cleaning function of the lens 9.

[0039] More specifically, in this embodiment, since the area of ​​the cleaning component 3 is relatively large, in order to ensure the cleaning effect, the number of nozzles 8 is set to multiple, and the multiple nozzles 8 are arranged in a straight line. At this time, the spray pipe 7 is set to T-shape, with one end connected to the water outlet of the micro water pump 12, and multiple nozzles 8 spraying in the direction of the cleaning component 3 are set on the crossbar at the other end.

[0040] In this embodiment, the cleaning solution can be water or a liquid containing biological or chemical additives, as long as it can clean the lens 9 without damaging it.

[0041] In this embodiment, the above-mentioned setup involves first spraying cleaning fluid onto the cleaning component 3 using a micro water pump 12, and then wiping the lens 9 with the wetted cleaning component 3, thereby achieving the function of cleaning the lens 9 and also avoiding splashing of cleaning fluid during spraying.

[0042] In an optional embodiment, a liquid storage tank 6 for storing cleaning fluid is also included. The liquid storage tank 6 is mounted on the surveying drone 1, and a miniature water pump 12 is mounted inside the liquid storage tank 6. One end of the spray pipe 7 is connected to the miniature water pump 12, and the other end is located outside the liquid storage tank 6 and communicates with the nozzle 8.

[0043] In this embodiment, the addition of the liquid storage tank 6 enables the automatic cleaning of the lens 9 of the surveying camera 5 during the flight of the surveying drone 1, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the lens 9 and realizing the self-cleaning function of the lens 9.

[0044] In this embodiment, the micro water pump 12 is installed inside the liquid storage tank 6, which can directly pump the cleaning liquid inside the liquid storage tank 6 out through the spray pipe 7.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, a liquid injection pipe 13 is provided on the liquid storage tank 6. One end of the liquid injection pipe 13 is connected to the interior of the liquid storage tank 6, and the other end of the liquid injection pipe 13 is located on the exterior of the liquid storage tank 6 and is provided with a sealing cap.

[0046] In this embodiment, when the cleaning fluid in the storage tank 6 is used up, the sealing cap is opened and the cleaning fluid is injected into the storage tank 6 from the outside through the injection pipe 13 to ensure that the self-cleaning function is used normally during subsequent surveying.

[0047] In this embodiment, the sealing cap can be configured as a plug structure to directly seal the injection tube 13, or it can be configured as a threaded connection, as long as it can achieve the sealing of the injection tube 13.

[0048] In this embodiment, the cleaning solution in the storage tank is a shellac remover.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, the side of the cleaning component 3 near the nozzle 8 is flush with the end of the mapping camera 5.

[0050] In this embodiment, the side of the cleaning component 3 closest to the nozzle 8 is flush with the outer end of the lens 9. When the cleaning power device 2 moves the cleaning component 3, it can make light contact with the lens 9, thereby achieving the cleaning function of the lens 9.

[0051] In this embodiment, the cleaning component 3 is configured as a flexible device, which can also be interference-fitted when cleaning and wiping the lens 9. That is, the side of the cleaning component 3 near the nozzle 8 is slightly closer to the inner end of the lens 9 than the outer end, so as to better achieve the wiping and cleaning of the lens 9.

[0052] In an optional implementation, the cleaning component 3 is a sponge.

[0053] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the cleaning component 3 is a sponge, but it is not limited to a sponge. It can also be other flexible materials with water absorption properties, such as cotton cloth, as long as it can clean the lens 9 of the surveying camera 5 after absorbing the cleaning liquid.

[0054] In an optional embodiment, the surveying camera 5 is provided with a protective sleeve 4 to protect the lens 9 of the surveying camera 5.

[0055] In this embodiment, after the protective sleeve 4 is installed on the surveying camera 5, the lens 9 of the surveying camera 5 can be protected at any time, preventing it from being directly hit by flying insects, falling stones, etc. during the surveying process, thereby protecting the safety of the lens 9.

[0056] In this embodiment, there are many ways to connect the protective sleeve 4 and the lens 9, such as snap-fit, interference fit, threaded connection, etc., as long as the protective sleeve 4 can be placed on the lens 9 to protect the lens 9.

[0057] In an optional embodiment, the protective sleeve 4 includes a mounting ring 10 and a sleeve body 11. The mounting ring 10 is sleeved on the lens 9, and the sleeve body 11 is detachably connected to the mounting ring 10.

[0058] In this embodiment, the protective cylinder 4 is divided into two parts, namely the mounting ring 10 and the cylinder body 11. The mounting ring 10 is sleeved on the lens 9, and the cylinder body 11 is disposed at one end of the mounting ring 10 for covering and protecting the lens 9.

[0059] Specifically, in this embodiment, the barrel 11 and the mounting ring 10 are detachably connected, so that the lens 9 can be operated by disassembling the barrel 11 without disassembling the mounting ring 10.

[0060] In this embodiment, the cylinder 11 is made of transparent plastic.

[0061] In an optional embodiment, the detachable connection between the mounting ring 10 and the cylinder 11 is a threaded connection or a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0062] In this embodiment, the mounting ring 10 is connected to the lens 9, and the inner wall of the other part is provided with an internal thread, and the outer wall of the cylinder 11 is provided with an external thread. The threaded connection between the cylinder 11 and the mounting ring 10 can be realized through the cooperation of the internal thread and the external thread.

[0063] In this embodiment, the mounting ring 10 can also be snapped into the cylinder 11.

[0064] Specifically, in this embodiment, an annular mounting groove is provided at the outer end of the mounting ring 10, and the end of the cylinder 11 is inserted into the mounting groove to realize a detachable connection between the mounting ring 10 and the cylinder 11.

[0065] It should be noted that the detachable connection between the mounting ring 10 and the cylinder 11 can be one of the two methods mentioned above, but it is not limited to these two methods. It can also be other detachable connection methods, as long as a detachable connection between the mounting ring 10 and the cylinder 11 can be achieved.

[0066] In this embodiment, the radius of the cylinder 11 is larger than the radius of the lens 9 on the surveying camera 5, so that the protective cylinder 4 can wrap around the camera lens 9 and protect it.

[0067] In an optional embodiment, the nozzle 8 is an atomizing nozzle 8.

[0068] In this embodiment, the nozzle 8 is set as an atomizing nozzle 8, which can increase the spraying area of ​​the nozzle 8, facilitate the absorption of cleaning liquid by the sponge, reduce the flow of cleaning liquid sprayed onto the sponge, and achieve better cleaning of the lens 9.

[0069] In an optional implementation, the cleaning power unit 2 is an electric push rod.

[0070] Specifically, in this embodiment, the power unit of the electric push rod is fixedly mounted on the surveying drone 1, and the end of the extended rod is fixedly connected to a cleaning sponge.

[0071] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the cleaning power device 2 is an electric push rod, but it is not limited to an electric push rod. It can also be other power devices, such as a miniature cylinder. In other words, as long as it can drive the cleaning sponge to move back and forth between the nozzle 8 and the lens 9, it is acceptable.

[0072] When using the self-cleaning surveying device provided by this utility model for surveying operations, if the lens 9 of the surveying camera 5 is contaminated with shellac, the user can control the micro water pump 12 via remote control. The micro water pump 12 will transport the cleaning agent stored inside the liquid storage tank 6 through the spray pipe 7 to the nozzle 8 and spray it onto the cleaning sponge. At the same time, the electric push rod will be controlled to lower the cleaning sponge, which will then contact the surface of the protective cylinder 4. Simultaneously, the electric push rod will be controlled to move the cleaning sponge up and down to clean the surface of the protective cylinder 4, ensuring the normal progress of the surveying operation and ensuring the accuracy of the surveying.

[0073] Furthermore, by setting up the mounting ring 10 and the cylinder 11, and threading the cylinder 11 onto the mounting ring 10, the lens 9 of the surveying camera 5 can be protected, preventing the lens 9 of the surveying camera 5 from breaking due to collision with flying insects during the flight of the device, thus affecting the surveying operation.

[0074] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are:

[0075] The micro water pump 12 is used as a power source to spray cleaning liquid along the spray pipe 7 and the nozzle 8 onto the cleaning component 3. The cleaning power unit 2 drives the cleaning component 3 to clean the lens 9 of the surveying camera 5, thereby realizing automatic cleaning of the surface of the surveying camera 5 and improving the accuracy of surveying operations.

[0076] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A surveying device with a self-cleaning function, characterized in that, This includes surveying drones, miniature water pumps, sprinkler pipes, nozzles, cleaning components, cleaning power units, and surveying cameras; The miniature water pump, the cleaning power unit, and the mapping camera are mounted on the mapping drone; The outlet of the micro water pump is connected to the nozzle through the spray pipe; The cleaning power unit is connected to the cleaning component; The initial state of the cleaning component corresponds to the nozzle, and the working state of the cleaning component is capable of wiping the surveying camera.

2. The surveying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a storage tank for storing cleaning fluid, the storage tank being mounted on the mapping drone, and the micro water pump being mounted inside the storage tank; One end of the spray pipe is connected to the micro water pump, and the other end is located outside the liquid storage tank and communicates with the nozzle.

3. The surveying apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The liquid storage tank is equipped with an injection pipe. One end of the injection pipe is connected to the interior of the liquid storage tank, and the other end of the injection pipe is located on the exterior of the liquid storage tank and is equipped with a sealing cap.

4. The surveying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the cleaning component closest to the nozzle is flush with the end of the surveying camera.

5. The surveying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning component is a sponge.

6. The surveying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surveying camera is equipped with a protective sleeve to protect the lens of the surveying camera.

7. The surveying apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The protective sleeve includes a mounting ring and a sleeve body. The mounting ring is sleeved on the lens, and the sleeve body is detachably connected to the mounting ring.

8. The surveying apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The detachable connection between the mounting ring and the cylinder is either a threaded connection or a snap-fit ​​connection.

9. The surveying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The nozzle is an atomizing nozzle.

10. The surveying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning power unit is an electric push rod.

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