A land resource surveying and mapping unmanned plane rotating camera device
By adopting an elastic rain cover and a mechanical locking structure in the rotating camera device of the land and resources surveying drone, the problem of rain cover loosening was solved, achieving all-round protection and stable shooting, and improving the practicality of the device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUIZHOU ZHONGHE AVIATION TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
In existing land and resources surveying drone rotating camera devices, the rain cover is prone to loosening due to the flexible plug-in installation method, which affects the rain protection effect.
The system employs an elastic rain cover, connecting blocks, elastic bands, and connecting components. The rain cover is secured by mechanical locking. Combined with the design of protective components, including connecting frames and electric telescopic rods, it achieves all-around protection for the camera.
It effectively prevents the rain cover from loosening, improves the rain protection effect, protects the camera from getting wet, prevents external impact and dust contamination, and improves the practicality of the camera device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically to a rotating camera device for land and resources surveying UAVs. Background Technology
[0002] Land resources are the material basis upon which a country and its residents depend for survival. They are material entities composed of natural resources and socio-economic resources. In a narrow sense, land resources only include natural resources such as land, rivers, lakes and seas, minerals, biological resources, and climate. In a broad sense, land resources also include population resources and socio-economic resources. When conducting land resource surveying, drones are often used to carry out surveying using the camera devices on the drones.
[0003] A search revealed that CN218258756U discloses a rotating camera device for a land and resources surveying drone, comprising a drone body, propellers, support legs, a base, and a camera body. The propellers are all rotatably mounted at the corners of the outer wall of the drone body. The support legs are all mounted on both sides of the bottom of the drone body. The base is fixed at the center of the bottom of the drone body. The camera body is located below the base. The base has a drive cavity inside, and a rotating drive component is installed inside the drive cavity. The output end of the rotating drive component extends to the bottom of the base and is fixedly connected to the top of the camera body. Plug-in mechanisms are provided on both sides of the top of the base. This invention not only allows for omnidirectional shooting, improving surveying results and making the camera body rotate more smoothly and steadily, thus enhancing the stability of the captured images, but also provides rain protection, reducing damage to the camera body. However, its drawback lies in the following: during installation, the rain cover is secured by a spring inside the elastic connector, which expands to both sides, causing a protruding ball to engage in the slot. When the drone is in operation, this spring-assisted installation method can cause the rain cover to loosen, affecting its rain protection. Therefore, improving existing camera devices and designing a new type of rotating camera device for land and resources surveying drones to address these technical shortcomings and improve the overall practicality of the camera device is of paramount importance. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a rotating camera device for land and resources surveying drones, which solves the problem that when the drone is in operation, the rain cover will loosen and affect the rain protection effect due to the installation method of only using springs and elastic plugs.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A rotating camera device for land and resources surveying drones includes a drone body, a connecting base fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone body, a connecting shell rotatably connected to the bottom of the connecting base, a camera inside the connecting shell, a rainproof component on the outside of the connecting base, and a protective component on the outside of the camera and inside the connecting shell.
[0007] The rainproof component is used to increase the rainproof function of the drone body. The rainproof component includes an elastic rainproof cover located outside the connecting seat. Both ends of the elastic rainproof cover are fixedly connected to connecting blocks. The two sets of connecting blocks are connected by elastic bands. The connecting blocks are equipped with connecting components inside.
[0008] The connecting component is used to connect the connecting block to the connecting seat;
[0009] The protective components are used to protect the camera.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the connecting assembly includes a fixed block fixedly connected inside the connecting block, a rotating rod rotatably connected inside the fixed block, a first bevel gear fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod, and a second bevel gear meshing with the outside of the first bevel gear.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a threaded rod is fixedly connected to the end of the second bevel gear away from the first bevel gear, and an installation rod is threadedly connected to the outer side of the threaded rod, and the installation rod is slidably connected to the fixing block.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both ends of the connecting seat are provided with connecting grooves, the fixing block is connected to the connecting seat through the connecting grooves, the connecting grooves are provided with mounting grooves, and the mounting rod is inserted into the mounting grooves.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the rotating rod extends to the outside of the fixed block and is fixedly connected to the rotating block. Both ends of the rotating block are slidably connected to limit rods, which are inserted into the inside of the fixed block.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a connecting ring is fixedly connected to the outside of the limiting rod and inside the rotating block, and a compression spring is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting ring and outside the limiting rod. The two sets of limiting rods are connected by a pull rod.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the protective component includes a connecting frame fixedly connected inside the connecting shell and located outside the camera. The connecting frame extends to the outside of the connecting shell and is rotatably connected to two sets of protective plates. Connecting rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the protective plates, and guide rods are rotatably connected to the outside of the connecting rods.
[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the ends of the two sets of guide rods away from the connecting rod are connected by a moving block. The moving block and the connecting frame are slidably connected, and the guide rod and the moving block are rotatably connected. The two sets of moving blocks are connected by a moving frame, and the drive end of an electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the outside of the moving frame.
[0017] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a drive motor is fixedly connected inside the connecting seat, and the drive end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the connecting shell.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0019] 1. In this utility model, the rainproof component is designed to consist of an elastic rainproof cover, connecting blocks, elastic bands, and connecting components. The elastic rainproof cover covers the outside of the connecting seat and is fixed in a ring shape by two sets of connecting blocks and elastic bands. The fixing blocks are embedded in the connecting groove of the connecting seat. The rotating rod drives the first bevel gear, which in turn drives the second bevel gear to rotate, causing the threaded rod to push the mounting rod into the mounting groove, thus achieving mechanical locking. The rotating block is locked by a limit rod and a compression spring to prevent loosening. The mechanical locking replaces the traditional spring buckle, preventing the rainproof cover from falling off due to drone vibration. The elastic rainproof cover fits the surface of the connecting seat, effectively diverting rainwater and protecting the camera from getting wet. Fixing or releasing can be completed by operating the rotating block, which is convenient for maintenance.
[0020] 2. In this utility model, through the design of the protective components, the connecting frame is fixed inside the connecting shell, and the protective plates are hinged on both sides. The connecting rod and the guide rod are linked together, and the electric telescopic rod drives the moving frame, which drives the moving block to slide, so that the guide rod pushes the protective plate to open and close. When not in use, the protective plate is closed to prevent the camera from being hit by external force or contaminated by dust. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rainproof component structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting shell structure of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting component structure of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the protective component structure of this utility model.
[0027] In the diagram: 1. Drone body; 2. Connecting seat; 3. Connecting shell; 4. Camera; 5. Rainproof component; 6. Protective component; 7. Elastic rain cover; 8. Connecting block; 9. Elastic band; 10. Connecting component; 11. Fixing block; 12. Rotating rod; 13. First bevel gear; 14. Second bevel gear; 15. Threaded rod; 16. Mounting rod; 17. Connecting groove; 18. Mounting groove; 19. Rotating block; 20. Limiting rod; 21. Compression spring; 22. Connecting frame; 23. Protective plate; 24. Connecting rod; 25. Guide rod; 26. Moving block; 27. Moving frame; 28. Electric telescopic rod. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0029] Example:
[0030] Please see Figures 1-6 This utility model provides a technical solution:
[0031] A rotating camera device for land and resources surveying drones includes a drone body 1, a connecting seat 2 fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone body 1, a connecting shell 3 rotatably connected to the bottom of the connecting seat 2, a camera 4 inside the connecting shell 3, a rainproof component 5 on the outside of the connecting seat 2, and a protective component 6 on the outside of the camera 4 and inside the connecting shell 3.
[0032] The rainproof component 5 is used to increase the rainproof function of the main body 1 of the drone. The rainproof component 5 includes an elastic rainproof cover 7 located outside the connecting seat 2. Both ends of the elastic rainproof cover 7 are fixedly connected to the connecting blocks 8. The two sets of connecting blocks 8 are connected by elastic bands 9. The connecting block 8 is provided with a connecting component 10 inside.
[0033] The connecting component 10 is used to connect the connecting block 8 to the connecting seat 2;
[0034] The protective component 6 is used to protect the camera 4.
[0035] Furthermore, the connecting assembly 10 includes a fixing block 11 fixedly connected inside the connecting block 8. A rotating rod 12 is rotatably connected inside the fixing block 11. A first bevel gear 13 is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod 12. A second bevel gear 14 is meshed with the outside of the first bevel gear 13. A threaded rod 15 is fixedly connected to the end of the second bevel gear 14 away from the first bevel gear 13. An installation rod 16 is threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded rod 15. The installation rod 16 is slidably connected to the fixing block 11, connecting the two sets of connecting blocks 8 to the connecting seat 2. The two sets of elastic bands 9 make the two sets of connecting blocks 8 fit against the surface of the connecting seat 2.
[0036] The connecting seat 2 has connecting grooves 17 at both ends. The fixing block 11 is connected to the connecting seat 2 through the connecting grooves 17. The connecting groove 17 has an installation groove 18 inside. The installation rod 16 is inserted into the installation groove 18. When the connecting block 8 contacts the connecting seat 2, the fixing block 11 can be moved into the connecting groove 17. Rotating the rotating rod 12 drives the first bevel gear 13 to rotate, which in turn drives the second bevel gear 14 to rotate, which in turn drives the threaded rod 15 to rotate, allowing the installation rod 16 to be moved into the installation groove 18 and connected to the connecting groove 17 for a limiting connection. This allows the fixing block 11 to be installed inside the connecting groove 17, and the connecting block 8 to be installed on the outside of the connecting seat 2. This allows the elastic rain cover 7 to be placed on the outside of the connecting seat 2 to drain and block rainwater, thus giving the device a rainproof protection function and reducing damage to the camera 4.
[0037] Secondly, the rotating rod 12 extends to the outside of the fixed block 11 and is fixedly connected to the rotating block 19. Both ends of the rotating block 19 are slidably connected to limit rods 20. The limit rods 20 are inserted into the inside of the fixed block 11. A connecting ring is fixedly connected to the outside of the limit rods 20 and inside the rotating block 19. A compression spring 21 is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting ring and outside the limit rods 20. The two sets of limit rods 20 are connected by a pull rod. Pulling the pull rod allows the limit rods 20 to move, thus displacing the inside of the fixed block 11. Rotating the pull rod allows the rotating block 19 to rotate, driving the rotating rod 12 to rotate. When the mounting rod 16 moves into the inside of the mounting groove 18, the pull rod is released, and the compression spring 21 drives the connecting ring to move, causing the limit rod 20 to move and insert it into the inside of the fixed block 11, thus locking the rotating block 19 and locking the mounting rod 16, increasing the stability of the connection between the mounting rod 16 and the mounting groove 18.
[0038] Furthermore, the protective component 6 includes a connecting frame 22 fixedly connected inside the connecting housing 3 and located outside the camera 4. The connecting frame 22 extends to the outside of the connecting housing 3 and is rotatably connected to two sets of protective plates 23. Connecting rods 24 are fixedly connected to both sides of each protective plate 23. Guide rods 25 are rotatably connected to the outer sides of the connecting rods 24. The ends of the two sets of guide rods 25 away from the connecting rods 24 are connected via moving blocks 26. The moving blocks 26 are slidably connected to the connecting frame 22, and the guide rods 25 are rotatably connected to the moving blocks 26. The two sets of moving blocks 26 are connected via a moving frame 27. The drive end of the electric telescopic rod 28 is fixedly connected to the outside. When the camera 4 is not in use, the electric telescopic rod 28 is activated to drive the moving frame 27 to move, bringing the two sets of moving blocks 26 closer together. This causes the two sets of moving blocks 26 to move, allowing the multiple sets of guide rods 25 to move. This causes the two sets of connecting rods 24 and the connecting frame 22 to move around the center, allowing the two sets of protective plates 23 to move closer to each other, thereby closing the camera 4. This protects the camera 4 from external impacts that could cause damage and affect its use.
[0039] Furthermore, a drive motor is fixedly connected inside the connector 2. The drive end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the connector shell 3. When the camera 4 is in operation, the drive motor is started, which drives the connector shell 3 to rotate, so that the camera 4 can rotate and move with the connector 2 as the center, enabling all-round shooting and improving the surveying effect.
[0040] In this embodiment, the specific implementation scenario is as follows: In actual use, two sets of connecting blocks 8 are connected to the connecting seat 2. Two sets of elastic bands 9 make the two sets of connecting blocks 8 fit against the surface of the connecting seat 2. When the connecting blocks 8 contact the connecting seat 2, the fixing block 11 can be displaced into the interior of the connecting groove 17. Rotating the rotating rod 12 drives the first bevel gear 13 to rotate, which in turn drives the second bevel gear 14 to rotate, which in turn drives the threaded rod 15 to rotate, allowing the mounting rod 16 to be displaced into the interior of the mounting groove 18 and connected to the connecting groove 17 for a limiting connection. This allows the fixing block 11 to be installed inside the connecting groove 17, and the connecting block 8 to be installed on the outside of the connecting seat 2. Thus, the elastic rain cover 7 is placed on the outside of the connecting seat 2 to divert and block rainwater, thereby giving the device a rainproof protection function and reducing water damage. Without the risk of damage to camera 4, when camera 4 is in operation, the drive motor is activated, causing the connecting shell 3 to rotate, allowing camera 4 to rotate and shift around the connecting base 2, enabling omnidirectional shooting and improving surveying results. When camera 4 is not in use, the electric telescopic rod 28 is activated, causing the moving frame 27 to shift, bringing the two sets of moving blocks 26 closer together, causing the two sets of moving blocks 26 to shift, allowing multiple sets of guide rods 25 to shift, causing the two sets of connecting rods 24 to shift around the connecting frame 22, allowing the two sets of protective plates 23 to move closer together, thus closing the camera 4. Therefore, the camera 4 can be protected from external impacts that could cause damage and affect its use. Compared with existing camera devices, this utility model improves the overall practicality of the camera device through its design.
[0041] 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 rotating camera device for land and resources surveying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising a UAV body (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the drone body (1) is fixedly connected to a connecting seat (2), and the bottom of the connecting seat (2) is rotatably connected to a connecting shell (3). A camera (4) is provided inside the connecting shell (3), a rainproof component (5) is provided on the outside of the connecting seat (2), and a protective component (6) is provided on the outside of the camera (4) and inside the connecting shell (3). The rainproof component (5) is used to increase the rainproof function of the main body (1) of the drone. The rainproof component (5) includes an elastic rainproof cover (7) located outside the connecting seat (2). Both ends of the elastic rainproof cover (7) are fixedly connected to connecting blocks (8). The two sets of connecting blocks (8) are connected by elastic bands (9). The connecting block (8) is provided with a connecting component (10) inside. The connecting component (10) is used to connect the connecting block (8) to the connecting seat (2); The protective component (6) is used to protect the camera (4).
2. The rotating camera device for land and resources surveying unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (10) includes a fixed block (11) fixedly connected inside the connecting block (8), a rotating rod (12) rotatably connected inside the fixed block (11), a first bevel gear (13) fixedly connected outside the rotating rod (12), and a second bevel gear (14) meshing with the outside of the first bevel gear (13).
3. The rotating camera device for land and resources surveying unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second bevel gear (14) is fixedly connected to a threaded rod (15) at the end away from the first bevel gear (13). The outer side of the threaded rod (15) is threadedly connected to an installation rod (16), and the installation rod (16) is slidably connected to the fixing block (11).
4. The rotating camera device for land and resources surveying UAV according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both ends of the connecting seat (2) are provided with connecting grooves (17). The fixing block (11) is connected to the connecting seat (2) through the connecting grooves (17). The connecting grooves (17) are provided with mounting grooves (18). The mounting rod (16) is inserted into the mounting grooves (18).
5. A rotating camera device for land and resources surveying unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating rod (12) extends to the outside of the fixed block (11) and is fixedly connected to the rotating block (19). Both ends of the rotating block (19) are slidably connected to the limiting rod (20), which is inserted into the inside of the fixed block (11).
6. A rotating camera device for land and resources surveying unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 5, characterized in that: A connecting ring is fixedly connected to the outside of the limiting rod (20) and inside the rotating block (19). A compression spring (21) is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting ring and outside the limiting rod (20). The two sets of limiting rods (20) are connected by a pull rod.
7. A rotating camera device for land and resources surveying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective component (6) includes a connecting frame (22) fixedly connected inside the connecting shell (3) and located outside the camera (4). The connecting frame (22) extends to the outside of the connecting shell (3) and is rotatably connected to two sets of protective plates (23). Both sides of the protective plates (23) are fixedly connected to connecting rods (24), and the outside of the connecting rods (24) is rotatably connected to guide rods (25).
8. A rotating camera device for land and resources surveying unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 7, characterized in that: The ends of the two sets of guide rods (25) away from the connecting rod (24) are connected by a moving block (26). The moving block (26) is slidably connected to the connecting frame (22), and the guide rod (25) is rotatably connected to the moving block (26). The two sets of moving blocks (26) are connected by a moving frame (27). The driving end of an electric telescopic rod (28) is fixedly connected to the outside of the moving frame (27).
9. A rotating camera device for land and resources surveying unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drive motor is fixedly connected inside the connecting seat (2), and the drive end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the connecting shell (3).