Traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera

By using a multi-rotor drone equipped with a camera, combined with a servo motor adjustment mechanism and computer vision algorithms, the problem of traditional cameras being unable to cope with complex traffic conditions has been solved, enabling real-time traffic monitoring and data analysis, and providing precise support for urban traffic management.

CN224265049UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19HANDAN TRANSPORTATION BUREAU INFORMATION DATA CENTER
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HANDAN TRANSPORTATION BUREAU INFORMATION DATA CENTER
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Traditional traffic flow monitoring cameras are ill-equipped to handle complex traffic conditions and cannot meet the needs of modern urban development.

Method used

A multi-rotor drone equipped with a traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera is used. The camera angle is adjusted by a servo motor and adjustment mechanism. Combined with image processing technology and computer vision algorithms, real-time monitoring and traffic data analysis are achieved.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time monitoring of complex traffic conditions and provides accurate traffic data to support intelligent decision-making in urban management.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera which comprises a top plate and a camera body, the top plate is fixed at the bottom of a multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle through a clamping mechanism, and the top plate and the camera body are connected through an adjusting mechanism; the adjusting mechanism comprises a connecting frame, a first servo motor, a first rotating frame, a first rotating shaft, a rotating ball, a second servo motor, a second rotating frame and a second rotating shaft. The multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle has the beneficial effects that the dynamic monitoring camera is carried by the multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle, and the shooting angle of the camera body can be adjusted by the adjusting mechanism, so that the road condition is monitored in real time, vehicles, pedestrians and non-motor vehicles are identified, the traffic flow is counted, and the traffic condition is analyzed. And accurate data and intelligent decisions are provided for urban traffic management.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traffic flow monitoring technology, specifically a traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera. Background Technology

[0002] Traffic flow monitoring cameras are an important tool in modern intelligent transportation systems. With the rapid pace of urbanization and increasingly prominent traffic problems, they have emerged to meet the needs of traffic management. They typically utilize image processing technology and computer vision algorithms to monitor the number of vehicles on the road in real time, with core functions including identification, tracking, and counting.

[0003] Traffic flow monitoring cameras are advanced devices that combine surveillance camera technology with traffic management. They typically use image processing technology and computer vision algorithms to monitor the number of vehicles on the road in real time. However, traditional traffic management relies on traffic police and fixed cameras, which are insufficient to handle complex traffic conditions and cannot meet the needs of modern urban development. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the above deficiencies, this utility model provides a traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera to solve the problem of dynamic traffic flow monitoring.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera includes a top plate and a camera body. The top plate is fixed to the bottom of a multi-rotor drone by a clamping mechanism, and the top plate and the camera body are connected by an adjustment mechanism.

[0007] The adjustment mechanism includes a connecting frame, a first servo motor, a first rotating frame, a first rotating shaft, a rotating ball, a second servo motor, a second rotating frame, and a second rotating shaft. The connecting frame is installed at the bottom of the top plate. The first servo motor is horizontally installed on the left side of the connecting frame. The first rotating frame is installed on the rotating end of the first servo motor. The first rotating shaft is movably inserted into the bottom of the first rotating frame. The rotating ball is installed on the upper end of the first rotating shaft. The second servo motor is installed on the upper end of the connecting frame. The second rotating frame is installed on the rotating end of the second servo motor. The second rotating shaft is movably inserted into the second rotating frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a set of fixed seats, a set of fixed pins, a set of connecting rods, a set of fixed bolts, and a set of locking nuts. The set of fixed seats is installed on both sides of the bottom of the multi-rotor UAV. The set of fixed pins is fixedly inserted into the bottom of the set of fixed seats. The rear end of the set of connecting rods is movably fitted onto the set of fixed pins. The set of fixed bolts is installed on the front end of the set of connecting rods. The set of locking nuts is screwed onto the upper end of the set of fixed bolts. The clamping mechanism can clamp and fix the top plate.

[0009] Furthermore, each of the fixed seats has a slotted hole corresponding to a set of fixed bolts, and each of the connecting rods has a slotted hole corresponding to a set of fixed pins at its rear end, which facilitates the outward movement of the connecting rods.

[0010] Furthermore, springs are fitted onto the outer surface of the bottom of a set of fixing bolts, and the springs act as a buffer when the set of locking nuts is tightened.

[0011] Furthermore, a guide groove is provided on the right side of the rotating sphere, and the second rotating shaft is slidably installed in the guide groove via a circular slider to prevent interference and facilitate the adjustment of the camera body angle.

[0012] Furthermore, a camera lens is provided at the front end of the camera body.

[0013] This invention provides a dynamic traffic flow monitoring camera, which offers the following advantages: by mounting the dynamic monitoring camera on a multi-rotor drone, the camera's shooting angle can be adjusted via an adjustment mechanism, enabling real-time monitoring of road conditions, identification of vehicles, pedestrians, and non-motorized vehicles, traffic flow statistics, and traffic situation analysis. This provides accurate data and intelligent decision-making for urban traffic management. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera according to the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a right view of the rotating sphere described in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the camera body described in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting rod of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Top plate; 2. Camera body; 3. Multi-rotor UAV; 4. Connecting frame; 5. Servo motor one; 6. Rotating frame one; 7. Rotating shaft one; 8. Rotating ball; 9. Servo motor two; 10. Rotating frame two; 11. Rotating shaft two; 12. Fixed base; 13. Fixed pin; 14. Connecting rod; 15. Fixing bolt; 16. Locking nut; 17. Slot hole one; 18. Slot hole two; 19. Spring; 20. Guide groove; 21. Circular slider. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0022] Please see Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this application embodiment provides a traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera, including a top plate 1 and a camera body 2. The top plate 1 is fixed to the bottom of a multi-rotor drone 3 by a clamping mechanism. The top plate 1 and the camera body 2 are connected by an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes a connecting frame 4, a servo motor 5, a rotating frame 6, a rotating shaft 7, a rotating ball 8, a second servo motor 9, a second rotating frame 10, and a second rotating shaft 11. The connecting frame 4 is installed at the bottom of the top plate 1. The first servo motor 5 is horizontally installed on the left side of the connecting frame 4. The first rotating frame 6 is installed on the rotating end of the first servo motor 5. The first rotating shaft 7 is movably inserted into the bottom of the first rotating frame 6 through a fastening bearing. The rotating ball 8 is installed on the upper end of the first rotating shaft 7. The second servo motor 9 is installed on the upper end of the connecting frame 4. The second rotating frame 10 is installed on the rotating end of the second servo motor 9. The second rotating shaft 11 is movably inserted into the second rotating frame 10 through a fastening bearing.

[0023] In this embodiment, the camera body 2 is a traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera. It uses image processing technology and computer vision algorithms to achieve real-time monitoring of the number of vehicles on the road. The multi-rotor drone 3 is controlled by an external radio remote control device. The operator controls the flight trajectory of the multi-rotor drone 3 through the remote control device. Servo motor 5 drives the camera body 2 to swing back and forth via rotating frame 6 and rotating shaft 7. Servo motor 9 drives the rotating ball 8 to rotate via rotating frame 10 and rotating shaft 11, and via rotating shaft 7, it drives the camera body 2 to deflect left and right to adjust the shooting angle. By using the multi-rotor drone 3 equipped with the dynamic monitoring camera, real-time monitoring of road conditions is achieved, identifying vehicles, pedestrians, and non-motorized vehicles, statistically analyzing traffic flow, and providing accurate data and intelligent decision-making for urban traffic management.

[0024] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism includes a set of fixed seats 12, a set of fixed pins 13, a set of connecting rods 14, a set of fixed bolts 15, and a set of locking nuts 16. The set of fixed seats 12 are installed on both sides of the bottom of the multi-rotor UAV 3. The set of fixed pins 13 are fixedly inserted into the bottom of the set of fixed seats 12. The rear end of the set of connecting rods 14 is movably fitted onto the set of fixed pins 13. The set of fixed bolts 15 are installed on the front end of the set of connecting rods 14. The set of locking nuts 16 are screwed onto the upper end of the set of fixed bolts 15.

[0025] and in conjunction with the appendix Figure 3 As shown, the clamping mechanism can clamp and fix the top plate 1. When disassembling, the user can unscrew a set of locking nuts 16 and pull a set of connecting rods 14 to move outward, thereby detaching the top plate 1 and facilitating the storage of the camera body 2.

[0026] In some embodiments, a set of fixed seats 12 are respectively provided with a strip hole 17 corresponding to a set of fixed bolts 15, and a set of connecting rods 14 are respectively provided with a strip hole 18 corresponding to a set of fixed pins 13 at their rear ends, so as to facilitate the movement of a set of connecting rods 14 to the outside.

[0027] In some embodiments, a set of fixing bolts 15 are respectively fitted with springs 19 on the bottom outer surface, and when a set of locking nuts 16 are tightened, the springs 19 play a buffering role.

[0028] In some embodiments, a guide groove 20 is provided on the right side of the rotating sphere 8, and the rotating shaft 21 is slidably installed in the guide groove 20 via a circular slider 21 to prevent interference and facilitate the angle adjustment of the camera body 2.

[0029] In some embodiments, a camera lens is provided at the front end of the camera body 2.

[0030] The above technical solution only embodies the preferred technical solution of this utility model. Any changes that may be made by those skilled in the art to certain parts of it embody the principle of this utility model and fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera comprising a top plate (1) and a camera body (2), characterized in that, The top plate (1) is fixed to the bottom of the multi-rotor drone (3) by a clamping mechanism, and the top plate (1) and the camera body (2) are connected by an adjustment mechanism; The adjustment mechanism includes a connecting frame (4), a servo motor (5), a rotating frame (6), a rotating shaft (7), a rotating ball (8), a servo motor (9), a rotating frame (10), and a rotating shaft (11). The connecting frame (4) is installed at the bottom of the top plate (1). The servo motor (5) is horizontally installed on the left side of the connecting frame (4). The rotating frame (6) is installed on the rotating end of the servo motor (5). The rotating shaft (7) is movably inserted into the bottom of the rotating frame (6). The rotating ball (8) is installed on the upper end of the rotating shaft (7). The servo motor (9) is installed on the upper end of the connecting frame (4). The rotating frame (10) is installed on the rotating end of the servo motor (9). The rotating shaft (11) is movably inserted into the rotating frame (10).

2. The traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes a set of fixed seats (12), a set of fixed pins (13), a set of connecting rods (14), a set of fixed bolts (15) and a set of locking nuts (16). The set of fixed seats (12) is installed on both sides of the bottom of the multi-rotor UAV (3). The set of fixed pins (13) is fixedly inserted into the bottom of the set of fixed seats (12). The rear end of the set of connecting rods (14) is movably fitted onto the set of fixed pins (13). The set of fixed bolts (15) is installed on the front end of the set of connecting rods (14). The set of locking nuts (16) is screwed onto the upper end of the set of fixed bolts (15).

3. The traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, A set of fixed seats (12) has a strip hole 1 (17) corresponding to a set of fixed bolts (15), and a set of connecting rods (14) has a strip hole 2 (18) corresponding to a set of fixed pins (13) at the rear end.

4. The traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, A set of fixing bolts (15) have springs (19) fitted on the bottom outer surface respectively.

5. The traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera according to claim 1, wherein, The rotating sphere (8) has a guide groove (20) on its right side, and the rotating shaft (11) is slidably installed in the guide groove (20) via a circular slider (21).

6. The traffic flow dynamic monitoring camera according to claim 1, wherein, The camera body (2) has a camera lens at the front end.