Modular unmanned aerial vehicle for iron tower interaction

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicles for iron tower interaction, and discloses a modular unmanned aerial vehicle for iron tower interaction, which comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle, a camera is arranged on the bottom side of the unmanned aerial vehicle, an insertion column is fixedly connected to the top side of the camera, and two fixing rods are fixedly connected to the top side of the outer wall of the insertion column. The inserting column and the fixing rod are both inserted into the unmanned aerial vehicle, a positioning groove is formed in the bottom side of the interior of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the fixing rod is clamped into the positioning groove, a fixing assembly is arranged in the unmanned aerial vehicle, the fixing rod and the inserting column are fixed into the unmanned aerial vehicle through the fixing assembly, and a protection assembly is arranged on the bottom side of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The camera is protected through the protection assembly. According to the utility model, the camera is convenient to disassemble by a worker, so that the camera is convenient to replace or maintain, the camera is protected, and the camera is prevented from being damaged due to collision of foreign objects in the working process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of UAVs for tower interaction, and in particular to a modular UAV for tower interaction. Background Technology

[0002] Tower-interactive drones are drone systems that leverage tower resources to achieve collaborative operations. They can automatically take off and land, recharge, and utilize tower communication facilities to ensure data transmission and remote control. Their core is the "tower-drone" interactive linkage with the tower, enabling them to perform inspections of the tower itself and its auxiliary facilities, monitor potential hazards in the surrounding environment, respond rapidly in emergency scenarios, and assist in disaster assessment and rescue. By integrating the power, communication, and location advantages of towers, they improve operational efficiency and coverage, and are widely used in communication maintenance, urban governance, emergency rescue, and other fields, serving as an important carrier for the intelligent utilization of tower resources.

[0003] However, current drones used for tower communication have the following drawbacks: First, the cameras are inconvenient to disassemble, making it difficult for staff to replace or maintain them. Second, the cameras lack effective protective structures and are easily damaged by impacts from external objects during operation.

[0004] In response to this technical problem, this application proposes a modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for tower interaction. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a modular drone for tower interaction. This drone facilitates the disassembly of cameras by staff, enabling them to replace or maintain the cameras, and provides protection for the cameras to prevent damage from impacts during operation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A modular drone for tower interaction includes a drone, a camera mounted on the bottom side of the drone, a post fixedly connected to the top side of the camera, two fixing rods fixedly connected to the top side of the outer wall of the post, the post and fixing rods being inserted into the drone, a positioning groove provided on the bottom side of the drone's interior, the fixing rods engaging inside the positioning groove, a fixing component provided inside the drone to fix the fixing rods and post into the drone, and a protective component provided on the bottom side of the drone to protect the camera.

[0008] Furthermore, the fixing component includes a slide bar slidably connected inside the drone, with a push plate fixedly connected to the bottom end of the slide bar, and the push plate slidably connected inside the drone.

[0009] Furthermore, a plug rod is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the push plate, the plug rod is inserted into the inside of the fixed rod, and a threaded rod is rotatably connected inside the drone, and the slide rod is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod.

[0010] Furthermore, a knob is rotatably connected to the top side of the drone via a damping shaft, and the top end of the threaded rod is fixedly connected inside the knob.

[0011] Furthermore, the protective assembly includes two protective shells rotatably connected to the bottom side of the drone. A plug plate is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the left protective shell, and a slot is provided on the bottom side of the right protective shell, with the plug plate inserted into the slot.

[0012] Furthermore, one side of the insert plate is connected to an inclined plate via a torsion spring, and a limiting block is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the inclined plate. A limiting groove is formed inside the slot, and the limiting block is engaged inside the limiting groove.

[0013] Furthermore, four arms are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drone, and rotors are installed at the ends of the arms.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. In this utility model, by inserting the plug and fixing rod into the interior of the drone, and then rotating the camera to make the plug and fixing rod rotate inside the drone, the fixing rod is engaged in the positioning groove. Then, the push plate is used to insert or release the plug into the fixing rod, thereby fixing the fixing rod to the interior of the drone, and thus fixing the camera to the bottom side of the drone. This makes it convenient for staff to disassemble the camera, and thus convenient to replace or maintain the camera.

[0016] 2. In this utility model, by first rotating the left protective shell and then rotating the right protective shell, the insert plate is inserted into the slot, and the inclined plate is pressed against the inside of the slot by the torsion spring, so that the limiting block is engaged in the limiting groove. Due to the engaging action of the limiting block, the right protective shell cannot be opened in the natural state, thereby providing protection for the camera and preventing the camera from being damaged by external objects during operation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A perspective view of a modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for tower interaction proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of a modular UAV for tower interaction proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the insert structure of a modular UAV for tower interaction proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This utility model presents a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a modular UAV for tower interaction. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 5 This utility model presents a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a modular UAV for tower interaction. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the insert structure of a modular UAV for tower interaction proposed in this utility model.

[0023] Legend:

[0024] 1. Drone; 2. Knob; 3. Arm; 4. Rotor; 5. Protective shell; 6. Camera; 7. Insert post; 8. Fixing rod; 9. Slide rod; 10. Push plate; 11. Insert rod; 12. Threaded rod; 13. Insert plate; 14. Inclined plate; 15. Limiting block; 16. Torsion spring. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. 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.

[0026] Reference Figures 1-3 This utility model provides an embodiment of a modular drone for tower interaction, comprising a drone 1. A camera 6 is mounted on the bottom side of the drone 1. The camera 6 captures images of the tower structure from all angles, identifying details such as cracks, deformation, loose or rusted screws, and intact connectors. This replaces manual close-up observation, especially allowing access to high locations difficult for humans to climb, enabling timely detection of structural hazards. A post 7 is fixedly connected to the top side of the camera 6. Two fixing rods 8 are fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the post 7. Both the post 7 and the fixing rods 8 are inserted into the interior of the drone 1. A positioning groove is provided on the bottom side of the drone 1's interior. The fixing rods 8 engage with the positioning groove. By inserting the post 7 and fixing rods 8 into the drone 1, and then rotating the camera 6, the post 7 rotates with the fixing rods 8 inside the drone 1, causing the fixing rods 8 to engage with the positioning groove, thus initially fixing the camera 6 inside the drone 1. (See reference...) Figures 3-5The drone 1 has a sliding rod 9 inside, and a push plate 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sliding rod 9. The push plate 10 is slidably connected inside the drone 1. An insertion rod 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the push plate 10 and is inserted into the inside of the fixed rod 8. A threaded rod 12 is rotatably connected inside the drone 1. The sliding rod 9 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod 12. A knob 2 is rotatably connected to the top side of the drone 1 through a damping shaft. The top end of the threaded rod 12 is fixedly connected to the inside of the knob 2. By rotating the knob 2, the threaded rod 12 is rotated, which drives the sliding rod 9 to slide with the push plate 10. This causes the push plate 10 to insert or disengage the insertion rod 11 into or out of the fixed rod 8, thereby fixing the fixed rod 8 inside the drone 1. This, in turn, fixes the camera 6 to the bottom side of the drone 1, making it convenient for staff to disassemble, replace, or maintain the camera 6.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 The drone 1 has two protective shells 5 rotatably connected to its bottom side. The protective shells 5 are made of high-strength transparent material. The bottom side of the left protective shell 5 is fixedly connected to an insert plate 13, and the bottom side of the right protective shell 5 has a slot. The insert plate 13 is inserted into the slot. One side of the insert plate 13 is connected to a ramp 14 via a torsion spring 16. The bottom side of the ramp 14 is fixedly connected to a limit block 15. The slot has a limit groove, and the limit block 15 is engaged in the limit groove. By first rotating the left protective shell 5 and then rotating the right protective shell 5, the insert plate 13 is inserted into the slot. The torsion spring 16 presses the ramp 14 against the inside of the slot, thereby engaging the limit block 15 in the limit groove. Due to the engaging action of the limit block 15, the right protective shell 5 cannot be opened in its natural state. When it is necessary to open the protective shell 5, first press the ramp 14 to rotate it to the side of the insert plate 13, thereby disengaging the limit block 15 from the limit groove. Then rotate the protective shell 5 to open it. Four arms 3 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drone 1. Rotors 4 are installed at the ends of the arms 3. The damping shaft and torsion spring 16 in this design are both of the type with large resistance to prevent the corresponding structure from loosening due to vibration during the use of the drone 1.

[0028] Working principle: First, insert pin 7 and fixing rod 8 are inserted into the drone 1. Then, by rotating camera 6, insert pin 7, along with fixing rod 8, rotates inside drone 1, causing fixing rod 8 to engage in the positioning groove, thus initially fixing camera 6 inside drone 1. Next, rotating knob 2 causes threaded rod 12 to rotate, driving slide rod 9 to slide push plate 10 downwards. Push plate 10 then inserts insert rod 11 into fixing rod 8, thus fixing fixing rod 8 inside drone 1, and finally fixing camera 6 to drone 1. On the bottom side of 1, first rotate the left protective shell 5 and then rotate the right protective shell 5, so that the insert plate 13 is inserted into the slot, and the torsion spring 16 presses the inclined plate 14 against the inside of the slot, so that the limiting block 15 is engaged in the limiting groove, thereby closing the protective shell 5, thus providing protection for the internal camera 6. After that, the staff can operate the drone 1 to inspect the iron tower, and use the camera 6 to take a comprehensive picture of the tower structure, capturing details such as whether the tower has cracks, deformation, whether the screws are loose or rusty, and whether the connectors are intact.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for tower interaction, characterized in that: The device includes a drone (1), a camera (6) is provided on the bottom side of the drone (1), a plug (7) is fixedly connected to the top side of the camera (6), two fixing rods (8) are fixedly connected to the top side of the outer wall of the plug (7), the plug (7) and the fixing rods (8) are inserted into the inside of the drone (1), a positioning groove is provided on the bottom side inside the drone (1), the fixing rods (8) are engaged in the inside of the positioning groove, a fixing component is provided inside the drone (1), the fixing component is used to fix the fixing rods (8) and the plug (7) into the drone (1), and a protective component is provided on the bottom side of the drone (1) to protect the camera (6).

2. The modular UAV for tower interaction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing component includes a slide bar (9) slidably connected inside the drone (1), and a push plate (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the slide bar (9), and the push plate (10) is slidably connected inside the drone (1).

3. A modular UAV for tower interaction according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom end of the push plate (10) is fixedly connected to the insertion rod (11), the insertion rod (11) is inserted into the inside of the fixed rod (8), the inside of the drone (1) is rotatably connected to the threaded rod (12), and the slide rod (9) is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod (12).

4. A modular UAV for tower interaction according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top side of the drone (1) is rotatably connected to a knob (2) via a damping shaft, and the top end of the threaded rod (12) is fixedly connected to the inside of the knob (2).

5. A modular UAV for tower interaction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective assembly includes two protective shells (5) rotatably connected to the bottom side of the UAV (1). The bottom side of the left protective shell (5) is fixedly connected to a plug plate (13), and the bottom side of the right protective shell (5) is provided with a slot, and the plug plate (13) is inserted into the slot.

6. A modular UAV for tower interaction according to claim 5, characterized in that: One side of the insert plate (13) is connected to an inclined plate (14) via a torsion spring (16). A limiting block (15) is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the inclined plate (14). A limiting groove is opened inside the slot, and the limiting block (15) is engaged inside the limiting groove.

7. A modular UAV for tower interaction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the drone (1) is fixedly connected to four arms (3), and rotors (4) are installed at the ends of the arms (3).

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