Quick release structure and mounting structure of aerial camera and unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a quick release structure and mounting structure of an aerial camera and an unmanned aerial vehicle, and the quick release structure of the aerial camera comprises a mounting frame which is used for being mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle; the mounting seat is arranged on the mounting frame, the mounting seat is provided with a first opening and is hollow, and an annular caulking groove is formed in the inner circumferential side of the mounting seat; the fixing seat is arranged on the aerial photography camera, and an elastic sliding block is movably arranged on the fixing seat; when the fixing base is inserted into the mounting base through the first opening, the elastic sliding block abuts against the caulking groove under the action of elastic force. The mounting base is arranged on the mounting frame connected with the unmanned aerial vehicle, the fixing base is arranged on the aerial camera, the aerial camera is mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle through clamping fit of the fixing base and the mounting base, the elastic button is arranged on the side wall of the mounting base, and the fixing base can be pulled out of the mounting base by pressing the elastic button; and the aerial camera is disassembled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically to a quick-release structure for an aerial camera, an installation structure, and an UAV. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of drone technology, drones can be used for surveying by mounting aerial cameras. Existing aerial cameras are usually fixed to drones with screws. However, due to the weight of aerial cameras and the limited installation space on drones, the installation and removal of aerial cameras is inconvenient.

[0003] Therefore, it is particularly important to provide a quick-release structure for aerial cameras, a mounting structure, and a drone. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the technical problem of inconvenient installation of existing drone aerial cameras, this application provides a quick-release structure for an aerial camera, an installation structure, and a drone.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this application, a quick-release structure for an aerial camera is proposed, comprising:

[0006] Mounting bracket, the mounting bracket being used for mounting on a drone;

[0007] Mounting base, the mounting base is disposed on the mounting frame, the mounting base has a first opening and is hollow, and the inner peripheral side of the mounting base is provided with a groove;

[0008] A mounting base is provided on the aerial camera, and an elastic slider is movably mounted on the mounting base;

[0009] When the fixing seat is inserted into the mounting seat through the first opening, the elastic slider abuts against the groove under the action of elastic force.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a flexible button;

[0011] The mounting base has a second opening on at least one side wall. One end of the elastic button abuts against the movable end of the elastic slider and is movably engaged with the inner side wall of the mounting base at the second opening. The other end of the elastic button is exposed outside the second opening.

[0012] Preferably, the first opening is provided with a first guide slope, and the movable end of the elastic slider is provided with a second guide slope that cooperates with the first guide slope.

[0013] Preferably, one end of the elastic button is provided with a third guide slope that cooperates with the second guide slope.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes a guide rod and an elastic element;

[0015] One end of the guide rod is fixedly connected to the elastic slider, and the other end is movably inserted into the fixed seat; the elastic element is sleeved on the guide rod, and both ends of the elastic element are fixedly connected to the elastic slider and the fixed seat respectively.

[0016] Preferably, a locking knob is also included;

[0017] The first opening penetrates the mounting base, and the mounting bracket has a third opening that penetrates through it. The locking knob engages with the third opening to press the elastic slider into the groove.

[0018] Preferably, the outer peripheral sidewall of the locking knob is provided with an external thread, and the inner peripheral sidewall of the third opening is provided with an internal thread. The locking knob and the third opening are locked together by the engagement of the external thread and the internal thread.

[0019] According to a second aspect of this application, a mounting structure for an aerial camera is proposed, comprising:

[0020] Fixture; and

[0021] As mentioned above, the quick-release structure of the aerial camera;

[0022] The fixing frame includes:

[0023] A frame for fixed connection with the drone;

[0024] A first connecting part, one end of which is connected to the frame and the other end of which is connected to a second connecting part of the mounting bracket.

[0025] According to a third aspect of this application, a drone is proposed, including a mounting structure for an aerial camera as described above.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial results of this application are as follows:

[0027] The mounting bracket and fixture of this application can be pre-fixed to the drone. When installing the aerial camera, the mounting bracket is fixed to the drone, and then the mounting bracket is inserted into the mounting bracket through the first opening. The elastic slider on the mounting bracket abuts against the groove of the mounting bracket under the elastic force of the elastic element. The locking knob is then used to lock the elastic slider into the groove, achieving a snap-fit ​​fixation between the mounting bracket and the drone, thus securing the aerial camera to the drone. To remove the aerial camera, press the elastic button; the button moves the elastic slider to compress the elastic element, and then the mounting bracket can be directly pulled out from the first opening of the mounting bracket, thus removing the aerial camera. The quick-release structure of this aerial camera facilitates the installation and removal of the aerial camera. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. Other embodiments and many anticipated advantages of these embodiments will be readily recognized as they become better understood through reference to the following detailed description. Elements in the drawings are not necessarily to scale. The same reference numerals refer to corresponding similar parts.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-release structure of an aerial camera according to a specific embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the quick-release structure of an aerial camera according to a specific embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a vertical cross-sectional view of the quick-release structure of an aerial camera according to a specific embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting structure of an aerial camera according to a specific embodiment of this application.

[0034] The meaning of each number in the diagram:

[0035] 100. Quick-release structure of aerial camera;

[0036] 10. Mounting bracket; 11. Locking knob; 12. Third opening; 13. Second connecting part;

[0037] 20. Mounting base; 21. First opening; 211. First guide slope; 22. Groove; 23. Resilient button; 231. Third guide slope; 24. Second opening; 25. Anti-fool post;

[0038] 30. Fixed base; 31. Elastic slider; 311. Second guide slope; 32. Guide rod; 33. Elastic element; 34. Anti-fooling groove;

[0039] 200. Aerial camera;

[0040] 300. Mounting structure of aerial camera;

[0041] 301. Fixing frame; 3011. Frame body; 3012. First connecting part;

[0042] 302. Elastic shock-absorbing ball. Detailed Implementation

[0043] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form part of the detailed description and illustrate illustrative specific embodiments in which the present application may be practiced. In this regard, directional terms such as “top,” “bottom,” “left,” “right,” “up,” “down,” etc., are used with reference to the orientation of the described figures. Because components of the embodiments can be positioned in several different orientations, directional terms are used for illustrative purposes and are by no means limiting. It should be understood that other embodiments may be utilized or logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present application. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims.

[0044] According to a first aspect of this application, a quick-release structure for an aerial camera is proposed. The quick-release structure of the aerial camera according to an embodiment of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The quick-release structure 100 for the aerial camera includes a mounting bracket 10, a mounting seat 20 on the lower side of the mounting bracket 10, and a fixing seat 30 on the upper side of the aerial camera 200. The mounting bracket 10 is used for overall mounting on the drone; the mounting seat 20 is fixed to the lower side of the mounting bracket 10, and the mounting seat 20 has a fully penetrating first opening 21 in the vertical direction, with grooves 22 formed on both sides of the inner circumference of the mounting seat 20; the fixing seat 30 can be fixed to the upper side of the aerial camera 200 by screws, and the upper end of the fixing seat 30 has horizontally sliding elastic sliders 31 on both sides.

[0046] When installing the aerial camera 200, the mounting base 30 is inserted into the mounting base 20 through the first opening 21. When the mounting base 30 is fully inserted, the elastic slider 31 abuts against the groove 22 under the action of elasticity, and the mounting base 30 and the mounting base 20 are locked together, so that the aerial camera 200 is installed and fixed as a whole.

[0047] Reference Figures 1-4 The mounting base 20 is also provided with elastic buttons 23 on both sides. Specifically, the mounting base 20 has a second opening 24 on each of its two side walls. One end of the elastic button 23 is located inside the second opening 24 and forms abutment with the movable end of the elastic slider 31. The other end of the elastic button 23 is also engaged with the inner side wall of the mounting base 20 at the second opening 24. The other end of the elastic button 23 is exposed outside the second opening 24 for the user to press.

[0048] When disassembling the aerial camera 200, the user presses the elastic buttons 23 on both sides. The elastic buttons 23 move the elastic slider 31 away from the groove 22, and the mounting base 30 can be pulled out from the first opening 21 of the mounting base 20, thereby removing the aerial camera 200.

[0049] In one specific embodiment, the fixed base 30 further includes a guide rod 32 and an elastic element 33. One end of the guide rod 32 is fixedly connected to the elastic slider 31, and the other end is movably inserted into the fixed base 30; the elastic element 33 is sleeved on the guide rod 32, and both ends of the elastic element 33 are fixedly connected to the elastic slider 31 and the fixed base 30, respectively.

[0050] In this embodiment, the elastic element 33 is a spring. In other embodiments, the elastic element can also be any other elastic material.

[0051] In this embodiment, the elastic sliders 31 on both sides are respectively provided with two sets of guide rods 32 and elastic elements 33.

[0052] In one specific embodiment, the first opening 21 is provided with a first guide slope 211, and the movable end of the elastic slider 31 is provided with a second guide slope 311 that cooperates with the first guide slope 211. During the process of the fixed seat 30 being inserted into the mounting seat 20 through the first opening 21, the elastic slider 31 is compressed by the cooperation between the second guide slope 311 and the first guide slope 211. When the fixed seat 30 is fully inserted into the mounting seat 20, the second guide slope 311 disengages from the first guide slope 211, and the elastic slider 31 resets under the action of elastic force and abuts against the groove 22. Thus, the fixed seat 30 and the mounting seat 20 are locked together by the locking cooperation between the elastic slider 31 and the groove 22.

[0053] In one specific embodiment, one end of the elastic button 23 is provided with a third guide slope 231 that cooperates with the second guide slope 311. By providing the third guide slope 231, the contact area between the elastic button 23 and the elastic slider 31 can be increased, thereby better driving the elastic slider 31 to move when the elastic button 23 is pressed.

[0054] In one specific embodiment, the mounting bracket 10 is provided with a locking knob 11. The mounting bracket 10 has a through-hole third opening 12, which communicates with the first opening 21. The locking knob 11 is locked in place with the third opening 12 to press the elastic slider 31 into the groove 22.

[0055] Since the elastic slider 31 is pressed against the groove 22 by the elastic force of the elastic element 33, the elastic element 33 will deform to varying degrees over time, and due to the inherent tolerances in the molding process of each component, a gap will inevitably exist between the elastic slider 31 and the groove 22. This may cause varying degrees of shaking after the aerial camera 200 is installed. However, the stability of the aerial camera 200 is extremely important for drone aerial photography. Therefore, the locking button 11 can lock the elastic slider 31 into the groove 22, thereby ensuring the overall installation stability of the aerial camera 200.

[0056] In this embodiment, the outer peripheral sidewall of the locking knob 11 is provided with an external thread (not shown in the figure), and the inner peripheral sidewall of the third opening 12 is provided with an internal thread (not shown in the figure). The locking knob 11 and the third opening 12 are locked together by the threaded engagement of the external and internal threads. In other embodiments, the locking knob and the third opening can also be locked together by means of interference fit or other methods, which is not limited here.

[0057] In one specific embodiment, a foolproof post 25 is integrally formed on one side of the lower end of the mounting base 20, and a foolproof groove 34 is provided on the fixing base 30 to engage with the foolproof post 25. By providing the foolproof post 25, the user can be prevented from installing the drone camera 200 backwards, and it also serves as an installation guide.

[0058] According to a second aspect of this application, a mounting structure for an aerial camera is also proposed.

[0059] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 The aerial camera mounting structure 300 includes a mounting bracket 301 and a quick-release structure 100 for the aerial camera as described in the first aspect above. The mounting bracket 301 includes a frame 3011 and a first connecting portion 3012, while the mounting bracket 10 also includes a second connecting portion 13. The frame 3011 is fixed to the drone with screws. One end of the first connecting portion 3012 is integrally formed and connected to the frame 3011, and the other end of the first connecting portion 3012 is connected to the second connecting portion 13, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the mounting bracket 301 and the mounting bracket 10.

[0060] In one specific embodiment, multiple first connecting portions 3012 and second connecting portions 13 are provided and spaced apart, thereby improving the connection stability between the fixing frame 301 and the mounting frame 10.

[0061] In one specific embodiment, the mounting structure 300 of the aerial camera further includes an elastic damping ball 302. The first connecting portion 3012 and the second connecting portion 13 are fixedly connected via the elastic damping ball 302. By incorporating the elastic damping ball 302, vibration damping can be achieved, thereby preventing excessive shaking of the aerial camera 200 during drone flight missions.

[0062] According to a third aspect of this application, a drone is also proposed, including a mounting structure for an aerial camera as described in the second aspect above.

[0063] In summary, the quick-release structure, mounting structure, and drone for aerial photography proposed in this application achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0064] The mounting bracket 301 and mounting frame 10 of this application can be pre-fixed to the drone. When installing the aerial camera 200, the mounting base 30 is fixed to the aerial camera 200, and then the mounting base 30 is inserted into the mounting base 20 through the first opening 21. The elastic slider 31 on the mounting base 30 abuts against the groove 22 of the mounting base 20 under the elastic force of the elastic element 33. The locking knob 11 is then used to lock the elastic slider 31 into the groove 22, thus achieving a snap-fit ​​fixation between the mounting base 30 and the mounting base 20, thereby fixing the aerial camera 200 to the drone. When disassembling the aerial camera 200, the elastic button 23 is pressed. The elastic button 23 moves the elastic slider 31 to compress the elastic element 33, and then the mounting base 30 is directly pulled out from the first opening 21 of the mounting base 20, thereby achieving the disassembly of the aerial camera 200. The quick-release structure 100 of the aerial camera of this application facilitates the installation and disassembly of the aerial camera 200.

[0065] It is obvious that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations to the embodiments of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. In this way, this application also aims to cover such modifications and alterations if they fall within the scope of the claims and their equivalents. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of other elements or steps not listed in the claims. The simple fact that certain measures are described in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used for profit. Any reference numerals in the claims should not be considered limiting in scope.

Claims

1. A quick-release structure for an aerial camera, characterized in that, include: Mounting bracket, the mounting bracket being used for mounting on a drone; Mounting base, the mounting base is disposed on the mounting frame, the mounting base has a first opening and is hollow, and the inner peripheral side of the mounting base is provided with a groove; A mounting base is provided on the aerial camera, and an elastic slider is movably mounted on the mounting base; When the fixing seat is inserted into the mounting seat through the first opening, the elastic slider abuts against the groove under the action of elastic force.

2. The quick-release structure of the aerial camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes flexible buttons; The mounting base has a second opening on at least one side wall. One end of the elastic button abuts against the movable end of the elastic slider and is movably engaged with the inner side wall of the mounting base at the second opening. The other end of the elastic button is exposed outside the second opening.

3. The quick-release structure of the aerial camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first opening is provided with a first guide slope, and the movable end of the elastic slider is provided with a second guide slope that cooperates with the first guide slope.

4. The quick-release structure of the aerial camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the elastic button is provided with a third guide slope that cooperates with the second guide slope.

5. The quick-release structure of the aerial camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes guide rods and elastic elements; One end of the guide rod is fixedly connected to the elastic slider, and the other end is movably inserted into the fixed seat; the elastic element is sleeved on the guide rod, and both ends of the elastic element are fixedly connected to the elastic slider and the fixed seat respectively.

6. The quick-release structure of the aerial camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a locking knob; The first opening penetrates the mounting base, and the mounting bracket has a third opening that penetrates through it. The locking knob engages with the third opening to press the elastic slider into the groove.

7. The quick-release structure of the aerial camera according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking knob has an external thread on its outer peripheral sidewall, and the third opening has an internal thread on its inner peripheral sidewall. The locking knob and the third opening are locked together by the engagement of the external thread and the internal thread.

8. A mounting structure for an aerial camera, characterized in that, include: Fixture; as well as The quick-release structure of the aerial camera as described in any one of claims 1-7; The fixing frame includes: A frame for fixed connection with the drone; A first connecting part, one end of which is connected to the frame and the other end of which is connected to a second connecting part of the mounting bracket.

9. The mounting structure for the aerial camera according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes elastic shock-absorbing balls; The first connecting part and the second connecting part are connected by the elastic shock-absorbing ball.

10. A drone, characterized in that, It includes the mounting structure for the aerial camera as described in claim 9.

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