Unmanned aerial vehicle aerial camera shockproof gimbal support
By introducing silicone positioning protrusions and locking rods into the anti-vibration gimbal bracket of the drone aerial camera, the problems of complex disassembly and insufficient cushioning are solved, enabling convenient maintenance and enhancing connection stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANKANG EMMA IMAGING TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing anti-vibration gimbal brackets for drone aerial cameras are complex to disassemble and repair, and lack effective cushioning design, making them prone to damage to the connection parts due to external impacts.
The locking rod structure, which combines positioning protrusions and grooves made of silicone, enables convenient disassembly and precise positioning. The silicone material also provides cushioning to enhance connection stability.
It enables convenient maintenance and replacement of the gimbal bracket, reduces the impact of hard collisions, and improves the durability and stability of the device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of drone technology, specifically a shockproof gimbal bracket for drone aerial photography cameras. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of drone technology, aerial photography has become an important tool in fields such as film and television production, geographic surveying, news reporting, and agricultural monitoring. Drones can break through the limitations of ground-based perspectives, capturing vast and unique images, providing various industries with an efficient and convenient way to acquire video.
[0003] Most existing anti-vibration gimbal brackets for drone aerial photography cameras adopt a fixed connection structure during use. When the gimbal bracket is damaged and needs to be repaired or replaced, the disassembly process is complicated and not conducive to quick maintenance. Secondly, the positioning structure of some brackets only focuses on fixing the position and lacks a buffer design to cope with external impacts. When encountering bumps, the connection parts are easily damaged due to hard contact.
[0004] Therefore, a shock-absorbing gimbal bracket for drone aerial cameras is proposed to address the above issues. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model provides a shockproof gimbal bracket for drone aerial photography cameras. It features convenient detachability between the gimbal bracket body and the mounting base, facilitating later maintenance and replacement operations and reducing the impact of hard collisions. It combines positioning and buffering functions, thereby improving the durability of the device.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a shockproof gimbal bracket for a drone aerial camera, comprising a drone body, a mounting base at the bottom of the drone body, the mounting base being an integral structure with the drone body, a gimbal bracket body at the bottom of the mounting base, a plurality of silicone positioning protrusions fixedly connected to the top of the gimbal bracket body, a positioning groove at the bottom of the mounting base for use with the plurality of positioning protrusions, four insertion holes at the bottom of the mounting base, and four locking rods inserted into the inner surface of the gimbal bracket body, the tops of the four locking rods penetrating the gimbal bracket body and extending into the four insertion holes respectively.
[0007] Preferably, the depth of the positioning groove is less than the height of the positioning protrusion, and the end of the positioning protrusion away from the gimbal bracket body abuts against the bottom of the positioning groove.
[0008] Preferably, the locking rod includes an operating rod, the outer surface of which is slidably sleeved with the inner surface of the locking rod, a driving block is fixedly connected to one end of the operating rod located inside the locking rod, a support spring is fixedly connected to the top of the driving block, one end of the support spring is fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the locking rod, four locking rods are slidably connected to the outer surface of the driving block, and four locking grooves are formed on the inner surface of the insertion hole, one end of each of the four locking grooves passes through the locking rod and extends into the four locking grooves respectively.
[0009] Preferably, the inner diameter of the four insertion holes is adapted to the outer diameter of the locking rod, and the inner wall of the insertion holes is provided with a wear-resistant coating.
[0010] Preferably, the locking rod further includes a limiting plate that is fixedly sleeved with the outer surface of the locking rod, and one end of the limiting plate abuts against the bottom end of the gimbal bracket body.
[0011] Preferably, the drive block is frustum-shaped.
[0012] Preferably, the outer surface of the drive block is provided with four limiting grooves, and one end of each of the four snap-fit rods is fixedly connected to a limiting block that cooperates with the limiting groove.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] 1. This utility model, by setting a locking rod structure consisting of an operating rod, a drive block, a support spring, and a locking rod, enables the locking rod to quickly engage and disengage from the insertion hole under the pressing action of the operating rod and the elastic reset action of the support spring. This provides a convenient detachable function between the gimbal bracket body and the mounting base, facilitating subsequent maintenance and replacement operations.
[0015] 2. This utility model, by setting a positioning protrusion made of silicone material and a matching positioning groove, can achieve precise positioning between the gimbal bracket body and the mounting base under the action of the positioning protrusion embedding into the positioning groove, ensuring the accuracy of the installation position. At the same time, it can utilize the elastic properties of silicone material to provide effective cushioning when subjected to external impact, reducing the impact of hard collisions. Combining positioning and cushioning functions improves the durability of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting base for this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the locking rod of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the drive block and locking rod structure of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Drone body; 11. Plug-in hole; 12. Locking groove; 13. Positioning groove;
[0023] 2. Mounting base; 21. Positioning protrusion;
[0024] 3. Gimbal bracket body;
[0025] 4. Locking rod; 41. Limit plate; 42. Operating rod;
[0026] 43. Drive block; 431. Limiting groove; 432. Connecting rod; 433. Limiting block;
[0027] 44. Support spring. Detailed Implementation
[0028] 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.
[0029] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model provides a shockproof gimbal bracket for a drone aerial camera, including a drone body 1. The bottom of the drone body 1 is provided with a mounting base 2, and the mounting base 2 and the drone body 1 are an integral structure. The connection strength between the integrated mounting base 2 and the drone body 1 is enhanced. The bottom of the mounting base 2 is provided with a gimbal bracket body 3. Several silicone positioning protrusions 21 are fixedly connected to the top of the gimbal bracket body 3. The bottom of the mounting base 2 is provided with positioning grooves 13 that cooperate with the positioning protrusions 21. The bottom of the mounting base 2 is provided with four insertion holes 11. Four locking rods 4 are inserted into the inner surface of the gimbal bracket body 3. The tops of the four locking rods 4 all penetrate the gimbal bracket body 3 and extend into the four insertion holes 11 respectively. At the same time, by utilizing the cooperation of the positioning protrusions 21 and the positioning grooves 13 and the insertion of the locking rods 4 into the insertion holes 11, a multi-connection structure is formed, which fundamentally prevents the gimbal bracket body 3 from falling off and provides basic stability for the overall structure.
[0030] Specifically, the depth of the positioning groove 13 is less than the height of the positioning protrusion 21, and the end of the positioning protrusion 21 away from the gimbal bracket body 3 abuts against the bottom of the positioning groove 13. The depth of the positioning groove 13 is less than the height of the positioning protrusion 21, so that the positioning protrusion 21 is always in a compressed abutting state. This not only enhances the tightness of the connection through the elasticity of silicone, but also forms elastic support, which, together with the main connection structure, further prevents the gimbal bracket body 3 from loosening and falling off.
[0031] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the locking rod 4 includes an operating rod 42. The outer surface of the operating rod 42 is slidably sleeved with the inner surface of the locking rod 4. A driving block 43 is fixedly connected to one end of the operating rod 42 located inside the locking rod 4. A support spring 44 is fixedly connected to the top of the driving block 43. One end of the support spring 44 is fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the locking rod 4. Four locking rods 432 are slidably connected to the outer surface of the driving block 43. Four locking grooves 12 are opened on the inner surface of the insertion hole 11. One end of each of the four locking grooves 12 passes through the locking rod 4 and extends into the four locking grooves 12 respectively. Through the locking structure composed of the operating rod 42, the driving block 43, the support spring 44 and the locking rods 432, the locking rod 4 and the insertion hole 11 are rigidly locked, providing core fixing force for the gimbal bracket body 3, effectively preventing it from detaching from the mounting base 2, and realizing tool-free quick assembly and disassembly.
[0032] Furthermore, the inner diameter of the four insertion holes 11 is adapted to the outer diameter of the locking rod 4, and the inner wall of the insertion holes 11 is provided with a wear-resistant coating. The size compatibility between the insertion holes 11 and the locking rod 4 ensures that the two fit tightly, reducing the loosening of the connection caused by gap wobble. The wear-resistant coating reduces the wear gap after long-term use, maintains the fitting accuracy, and indirectly prevents the gimbal bracket body 3 from falling off due to excessive gap.
[0033] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the locking rod 4 also includes a limiting plate 41 that is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the locking rod 4. One end of the limiting plate 41 abuts against the bottom end of the gimbal bracket body 3. The abutting structure between the limiting plate 41 and the bottom end of the gimbal bracket body 3 forms a reverse support force, which directly prevents the gimbal bracket body 3 from falling off the locking rod 4 due to gravity or vibration, thus eliminating the risk of falling off.
[0034] It is worth noting that the drive block 43 is frustum-shaped. The frustum-shaped drive block 43 makes the extension and retraction of the locking rod 432 smoother, ensuring reliable locking of the locking structure and preventing the locking rod 4 from loosening due to locking failure, thereby indirectly ensuring the connection stability of the gimbal bracket body 3.
[0035] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the outer surface of the drive block 43 is provided with four limiting grooves 431. One end of each of the four locking rods 432 is fixedly connected to a limiting block 433 that works in conjunction with the limiting groove 431. The cooperation between the limiting block 433 and the limiting groove 431 ensures that the locking rod 432 always moves along the preset trajectory, preventing the locking rod 432 from deviating or jamming and causing locking failure, ensuring the reliability of the connection between the locking rod 4 and the insertion hole 11, and thus preventing the gimbal bracket body 3 from falling off.
[0036] Working principle and process: During installation, first press the operating lever 42, which drives the drive block 43 to move down and compress the support spring 44, causing the locking rod 432 to retract into the locking rod 4. Then, insert the locking rod 4 into the insertion hole 11, while simultaneously embedding the positioning protrusion 21 into the positioning groove 13. After insertion, release the operating lever 42, and the support spring 44 pushes the drive block 43 to move up. The locking rod 432 pops out under the action of the drive block 43 and locks into the locking groove 12 to complete the locking. At this time, the limiting plate 41 abuts against the bottom of the gimbal bracket body 3 to form a limit. The precise cooperation between the positioning protrusion 21 and the positioning groove 13 achieves the initial positioning of the gimbal bracket body 3 and the mounting base 2, ensuring that the locking rod 4 can be accurately aligned with the insertion hole 11. At the same time, the silicone positioning protrusion 21 can provide a certain elastic pre-tightening force, which, together with the insertion of the locking rod 4 and the insertion hole 11, forms a multiple connection foundation and improves the overall structural stability.
[0037] 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 process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0038] 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 shock-absorbing gimbal bracket for a drone aerial camera, comprising the drone body (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the drone body (1) is provided with a mounting base (2), and the mounting base (2) and the drone body (1) are an integral structure. The bottom of the mounting base (2) is provided with a gimbal bracket body (3). The top of the gimbal bracket body (3) is fixedly connected with several silicone positioning protrusions (21). The bottom of the mounting base (2) is provided with a positioning groove (13) that works with the several positioning protrusions (21). The bottom of the mounting base (2) is provided with four insertion holes (11). The inner surface of the gimbal bracket body (3) is provided with four locking rods (4). The tops of the four locking rods (4) all penetrate the gimbal bracket body (3) and extend into the four insertion holes (11).
2. The anti-vibration gimbal bracket for UAV aerial photography cameras according to claim 1, characterized in that: The depth of the positioning groove (13) is less than the height of the positioning protrusion (21), and the end of the positioning protrusion (21) away from the gimbal bracket body (3) abuts against the bottom of the positioning groove (13).
3. The anti-vibration gimbal bracket for UAV aerial photography cameras according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking rod (4) includes an operating rod (42). The outer surface of the operating rod (42) is slidably sleeved with the inner surface of the locking rod (4). A driving block (43) is fixedly connected to one end of the operating rod (42) located inside the locking rod (4). A support spring (44) is fixedly connected to the top of the driving block (43). One end of the support spring (44) is fixedly connected to the upper inner wall of the locking rod (4). Four snap-fit rods (432) are slidably connected to the outer surface of the driving block (43). Four locking grooves (12) are opened on the inner surface of the insertion hole (11). One end of each of the four locking grooves (12) passes through the locking rod (4) and extends into the four locking grooves (12).
4. The anti-vibration gimbal bracket for UAV aerial photography cameras according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the four insertion holes (11) is adapted to the outer diameter of the locking rod (4), and the inner wall of the insertion holes (11) is provided with a wear-resistant coating.
5. The anti-vibration gimbal bracket for UAV aerial photography cameras according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking rod (4) also includes a limiting plate (41) that is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the locking rod (4), and one end of the limiting plate (41) abuts against the bottom end of the gimbal bracket body (3).
6. The anti-vibration gimbal bracket for UAV aerial photography cameras according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive block (43) is frustum-shaped.
7. The anti-vibration gimbal bracket for UAV aerial photography cameras according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer surface of the drive block (43) is provided with four limiting grooves (431), and one end of each of the four snap-fit rods (432) is fixedly connected to a limiting block (433) that is used in conjunction with the limiting groove (431).