A slope unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology and discloses a slope UAV monitoring device. The device includes a frame with a propeller mounted on it, a multi-axis gimbal movably mounted at the bottom of the frame, and protective components on the frame. This slope UAV monitoring device, through the protective components, along with the frame, propeller, multi-axis gimbal, and landing gear, enables slope inspection and monitoring. When a water pump is started, water is drawn from a storage tank via a connecting pipe. Using an outlet pipe, inlet pipe, first flexible hose, one-way valve, and an annular pipe, water is sprayed through a nozzle onto the exterior of the camera glass of the multi-axis gimbal, cleaning adhering dust and preventing obstruction of the view. Activating a first asynchronous motor causes a first rotating shaft to drive a first oscillating plate to swing, thus preventing obstruction of the monitoring view when cleaning is not required. A heat sink further enhances heat dissipation, resulting in better monitoring performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically a slope UAV monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of infrastructure construction and natural resource development, slope stability plays a crucial role in engineering safety and public safety. Once a slope becomes unstable, it may trigger geological disasters such as landslides and collapses, causing serious casualties and property losses. In particular, slope safety monitoring is especially important in mountainous areas, along roads and railways.

[0003] Currently, there are various methods for slope monitoring. Traditional manual inspections rely on staff to periodically visit the site and visually inspect the slope surface for abnormalities such as cracks and deformation. However, manual inspections are inefficient and cannot provide comprehensive and timely monitoring when dealing with large areas or complex terrains, resulting in poor timeliness. In recent years, drone technology has been gradually applied to the field of slope monitoring. Drones are equipped with cameras and other devices, enabling them to quickly acquire image data and point cloud data of the slope. Compared with traditional methods, drone monitoring has advantages such as high efficiency, wide coverage, and the ability to reach areas rarely visited by people.

[0004] However, existing drone-based slope monitoring technologies still have shortcomings. When drones operate in dusty environments, the camera lenses are easily contaminated, affecting the shooting effect. There is a lack of convenient and effective mechanisms to clean the camera lenses, which cannot effectively ensure the monitoring effect while automatically cleaning the camera and ensuring the clear shooting image. Manual intervention is often required, and the efficiency and reliability of monitoring need to be improved. In view of this, we propose a slope drone monitoring device. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a slope unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A slope slope monitoring drone includes a frame, on which a propeller is mounted, a multi-axis gimbal is movably mounted at the bottom of the frame, and landing gear is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the frame, with two landing gears provided. A protective assembly is mounted on the frame, the protective assembly including:

[0008] A water storage tank is fixedly installed inside the frame, and a water pump is provided between the output end of the water storage tank and the input end of the water pump. The output end of the water pump is fixedly connected to one end of the water outlet pipe, and the water outlet pipe is fixedly connected to one end of the water inlet pipe through a first flexible hose. A one-way valve is provided on the water inlet pipe.

[0009] A ring pipe is fixedly installed at the other end of the water inlet pipe, and a nozzle is fixedly installed on the ring pipe. The ring pipe is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the first swing plate.

[0010] A first asynchronous motor is fixedly installed on the outer wall of one of the landing gears. The output end of the first asynchronous motor is fixedly connected to a first rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft is rotatably installed inside the landing gear through a bearing component. The outside of the first rotating shaft is fixedly installed inside a first swing plate. A heat dissipation plate is snapped into the inside of the frame side wall.

[0011] In a further embodiment, the multi-axis gimbal includes a multi-axis moving component and a camera for capturing images. The camera is equipped with transparent glass to better monitor the slope.

[0012] In a further embodiment, the water storage tank is filled with cleaning water and has a water inlet.

[0013] In a further embodiment, multiple nozzles are provided, and all of the nozzles are arranged in an equally spaced circular array with the center of the circular cross-section of the annular tube as the array center, resulting in a better cleaning effect.

[0014] In a further embodiment, the frame is also equipped with an auxiliary component, which includes an air pump. The air pump is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the frame. An air inlet pipe is fixedly installed at the input end of the air pump. One end of an air outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump. One end of a fixed pipe is fixedly installed at the other end of the air outlet pipe through a second flexible hose. A conical shroud is fixedly installed at the other end of the fixed pipe. A baffle is fixedly installed at the large end of the conical shroud.

[0015] In a further embodiment, a second asynchronous motor is fixedly installed on the outer wall of another landing gear, a second rotating shaft is fixedly installed at the output end of the second asynchronous motor, the second rotating shaft is rotatably installed inside the landing gear through bearing components, a second swing plate is fixedly installed outside the second rotating shaft, and the fixed tube is fixedly installed inside the second swing plate.

[0016] In a further embodiment, a static magnetic block is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bottom end of the frame, and a moving magnetic block is fixedly installed on the end of the first swing plate away from the first rotating shaft and the end of the second swing plate away from the second rotating shaft. The moving magnetic block is in contact with the static magnetic block, so that the state of the first swing plate and the second swing plate is more stable after swinging upward into place.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a slope unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. To improve monitoring, protective components are installed, along with the frame, propellers, multi-axis gimbal, and landing gear, to enable slope patrol and monitoring. When the water pump is started, water is drawn from the storage tank via the connecting water pipe. The water is then sprayed through the nozzles onto the outside of the camera glass of the multi-axis gimbal to clean the attached dust and prevent obstruction of the view. The first asynchronous motor is started, causing the first rotating shaft to drive the first swing plate to swing, thus preventing obstruction of the monitoring view when cleaning is not required. The heat sink further improves heat dissipation, thereby enhancing monitoring performance.

[0019] 2. To improve the monitoring effect, auxiliary components are set up. When the air pump is started, air is drawn in through the air inlet pipe, and then pumped into the conical hood through the air outlet pipe, the second flexible hose, and the fixed pipe. With the obstruction of the baffle, the airflow is better directed towards the multi-axis pan-tilt unit, thereby cleaning the attached impurities and dust and improving the monitoring effect. Similarly, the second asynchronous motor is started, which causes the second rotating shaft to drive the second swing plate to swing. This avoids obstructing the monitoring view when cleaning is not required. With the movement of the moving magnetic block and its close contact with the stationary magnetic block, the first and second swing plates are more stable after swinging upwards to their positions. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of region A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of region B in the middle;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a first-view sectional view of the frame of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a second-view sectional view of the frame of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a third-view sectional view of the frame of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Propeller; 3. Multi-axis gimbal; 4. Landing gear; 5. Protective components; 51. Water tank; 52. Water pump; 53. Connecting water pipe; 54. Water outlet pipe; 55. Water inlet pipe; 56. First flexible hose; 57. One-way valve; 58. Ring pipe; 59. Nozzle; 510. First swing plate; 511. First asynchronous motor; 512. First rotating shaft; 513. Heat sink; 6. Auxiliary components; 61. Air pump; 62. Air inlet pipe; 63. Air outlet pipe; 64. Fixed pipe; 65. Second flexible hose; 66. Conical cover; 67. Baffle; 68. Second swing plate; 69. Second asynchronous motor; 610. Second rotating shaft; 611. Moving magnetic block; 612. Static magnetic block. 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] In this application, the term "above" indicates the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is primarily used to better describe this application and its embodiments, and is not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to construct and operate in a specific orientation. Furthermore, the term "above" may also be used in certain circumstances to indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] Please see Figures 1-7 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0031] A slope slope monitoring device includes a frame 1, on which a propeller 2 is mounted. A multi-axis gimbal 3 is movably mounted at the bottom of the frame 1. The multi-axis gimbal 3 includes a multi-axis moving part and a camera for capturing images. The camera is equipped with transparent glass to better monitor the slope. Two landing gears 4 are fixedly mounted at the bottom of the frame 1.

[0032] When carrying out slope inspection and monitoring work, the frame 1 serves as the installation foundation of the entire device, providing stable support for all components; the propeller 2 rotates to generate lift and power, driving the device to fly in the air; the multi-axis gimbal 3 carries a camera, responsible for multi-angle and all-round image acquisition and monitoring of the slope area; the landing gear 4 plays a supporting and buffering role when the device takes off and lands. The four work together to realize the basic flight and monitoring functions of the device.

[0033] In one embodiment of this utility model, a protective component 5 is provided on the frame 1. The protective component 5 includes a water storage tank 51. The water storage tank 51 and a water pump 52 are fixedly installed inside the frame 1. In addition, the water storage tank 51 is filled with cleaning water and has a water inlet. A connecting water pipe 53 is provided between the output end of the water storage tank 51 and the input end of the water pump 52. The output end of the water pump 52 is fixedly connected to one end of the water outlet pipe 54. The water outlet pipe 54 is fixedly connected to one end of the water inlet pipe 55 through a first flexible hose 56. A one-way valve 57 is provided on the water inlet pipe 55. An annular pipe 58 is fixedly installed at the other end of the water inlet pipe 55. A nozzle 59 is fixedly installed on the top. In addition, multiple nozzles 59 are provided, and the multiple nozzles 59 are arranged in a circular array with equal spacing around the center of the circular cross-section of the annular tube 58, so as to improve the cleaning effect. The annular tube 58 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the first swing plate 510. A first asynchronous motor 511 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of one of the landing gears 4. The output end of the first asynchronous motor 511 is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 512. The first rotating shaft 512 is rotatably installed inside the landing gear 4 through the bearing component. The first rotating shaft 512 is fixedly installed inside the first swing plate 510. A heat sink 513 is snapped into the inside of the side wall of the frame 1.

[0034] In this embodiment, when cleaning the exterior of the camera glass of the multi-axis gimbal 3 is required, the camera of the multi-axis gimbal 3 is rotated horizontally to face the direction of the first swing plate 510. The water pump 52 is then started. The water pump 52 draws cleaning water from the water storage tank 51 through the connecting water pipe 53. Under the action of the water pump 52, the water is transported to the first flexible hose 56 through the outlet pipe 54, and then introduced into the inlet pipe 55 through the first flexible hose 56. The one-way valve 57 on the inlet pipe 55 can effectively prevent the backflow of external impurities. After the water enters the annular pipe 58 through the inlet pipe 55, it is finally sprayed evenly onto the exterior of the camera glass of the multi-axis gimbal 3 by multiple nozzles 59 on the annular pipe 58. This process cleans the dust adhering to the glass, preventing it from obstructing the camera's view and ensuring a clear monitoring image. When cleaning is finished or no cleaning is needed, the first asynchronous motor 511 is activated. The first asynchronous motor 511 drives the first rotating shaft 512 to rotate, which in turn drives the first swing plate 510 to swing, causing the first swing plate 510 to deviate from the camera's monitoring range, thus avoiding obstruction of the monitoring view. At the same time, the heat dissipation plate 513 inside the side wall of the frame 1 can dissipate the heat generated during the operation of the device in a timely manner, ensuring that all components work stably in a suitable temperature environment and further improving the monitoring effect.

[0035] In one embodiment of this utility model, an auxiliary component 6 is further provided on the frame 1. The auxiliary component 6 includes an air pump 61. The air pump 61 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the frame 1. An air inlet pipe 62 is fixedly installed at the input end of the air pump 61. One end of an air outlet pipe 63 is fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump 61. The other end of the air outlet pipe 63 is fixedly installed with one end of a fixed pipe 64 through a second flexible hose 65. The small end of a conical cover 66 is fixedly installed at the other end of the fixed pipe 64. A baffle 67 is fixedly installed at the large end of the conical cover 66. In addition, a second asynchronous motor 69 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of another landing gear 4. The output end of the second asynchronous motor 69 is fixed... A second rotating shaft 610 is installed inside the landing gear 4 via bearing components. A second swing plate 68 is fixedly installed on the outside of the second rotating shaft 610, and a fixed tube 64 is fixedly installed inside the second swing plate 68. In addition, a static magnetic block 612 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bottom end of the frame 1. A moving magnetic block 611 is fixedly installed on the end of the first swing plate 510 away from the first rotating shaft 512 and the end of the second swing plate 68 away from the second rotating shaft 610. The moving magnetic block 611 is in contact with the static magnetic block 612, so that the first swing plate 510 and the second swing plate 68 are more stable after swinging upward to their positions.

[0036] In this embodiment, to further improve the monitoring effect, when it is necessary to clean the impurities and dust on the multi-axis pan-tilt unit 3, the camera of the multi-axis pan-tilt unit 3 is rotated horizontally to face the direction of the second swing plate 68, and the air pump 61 is started. The air pump 61 draws in air through the air inlet pipe 62, and the air is delivered to the second flexible tube 65 through the air outlet pipe 63. Then, the air is guided by the second flexible tube 65 into the fixed tube 64, and finally enters the conical shroud 66. Under the guiding effect of the conical shroud 66 and the blocking effect of the baffle 67, the airflow is powerfully blown towards the multi-axis pan-tilt unit 3, removing the impurities and dust attached to its surface, so that the camera can obtain a clearer monitoring image, significantly improving the monitoring effect. When the cleaning is finished or the cleaning operation is no longer required, the second air pump 61 is started. Two asynchronous motors 69 drive the second rotating shaft 610 to rotate, which in turn causes the second swing plate 68 to swing, causing it to deviate from the camera's monitoring range and avoid obstructing the monitoring view. Furthermore, after the first swing plate 510 or the second swing plate 68 swings upward to its designated position, the corresponding moving magnetic block 611 moves with the movement of the two and closely adheres to the stationary magnetic block 612. Utilizing the magnetic attraction between the two, together with the self-locking property of the first asynchronous motor 511 or the second asynchronous motor 69, the first swing plate 510 and the second swing plate 68 remain stable in that position and will not shift due to vibrations or other factors during the device's flight.

[0037] All electrical components mentioned in this application are electrically connected to the controller and power supply built into the UAV body. The controller is a conventional and known device that can control the propeller 2, multi-axis gimbal 3, water pump 52, first asynchronous motor 511, air pump 61, and second asynchronous motor 69. All standard parts used in this application can be purchased from the market. The specific connection methods of each part are all conventional methods such as riveting and welding that are mature in the prior art. The standard parts are all conventional models in the prior art. The water pump 52, first asynchronous motor 511, air pump 61, and second asynchronous motor 69 are conventional miniature models in order to reduce the overall weight of the UAV. The frame 1 is equipped with a cover (not shown in the figure) to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the parts inside the frame 1. The circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0038] The present invention has been described in detail above. However, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, any modifications or improvements that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A slope unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring device, comprising a frame (1), a propeller (2) mounted on the frame (1), a multi-axis gimbal (3) movably mounted at the bottom of the frame (1), and landing gear (4) fixedly mounted at the bottom of the frame (1), wherein two landing gears (4) are provided, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a protective component (5), the protective component (5) including: A water storage tank (51) is fixedly installed inside the frame (1) and a water pump (52). A connecting water pipe (53) is provided between the output end of the water storage tank (51) and the input end of the water pump (52). The output end of the water pump (52) is fixedly connected to one end of the outlet pipe (54). The outlet pipe (54) is fixedly connected to one end of the inlet pipe (55) through a first flexible hose (56). A one-way valve (57) is provided on the inlet pipe (55). An annular pipe (58) is fixedly installed at the other end of the water inlet pipe (55), and a nozzle (59) is fixedly installed on the annular pipe (58). The annular pipe (58) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the first swing plate (510). A first asynchronous motor (511) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of one of the landing gears (4). The output end of the first asynchronous motor (511) is fixedly connected to a first rotating shaft (512). The first rotating shaft (512) is rotatably installed inside the landing gear (4) through a bearing component. The first rotating shaft (512) is fixedly installed inside the first swing plate (510) on the outside. A heat sink (513) is snapped into the side wall of the frame (1).

2. The slope unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-axis gimbal (3) includes a multi-axis moving part and a camera for taking pictures, and the camera is equipped with transparent glass.

3. The slope unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (51) is filled with clean water and has an inlet.

4. The slope unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nozzles (59) are provided in multiple ways, and the multiple nozzles (59) are arranged in an equally spaced circular array with the center of the circular cross-section of the annular tube (58) as the array center.

5. The slope unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is also provided with an auxiliary component (6), which includes an air pump (61). The air pump (61) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the frame (1). An air inlet pipe (62) is fixedly installed at the input end of the air pump (61). One end of an air outlet pipe (63) is fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump (61). One end of a fixed pipe (64) is fixedly installed at the other end of the air outlet pipe (63) through a second flexible hose (65). The small end of a conical cover (66) is fixedly installed at the other end of the fixed pipe (64). A baffle (67) is fixedly installed at the large end of the conical cover (66).

6. The slope unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: One of the landing gears (4) has a second asynchronous motor (69) fixedly installed on its outer wall. The output end of the second asynchronous motor (69) has a second rotating shaft (610) fixedly installed. The second rotating shaft (610) is rotatably installed inside the landing gear (4) through a bearing. A second swing plate (68) is fixedly installed outside the second rotating shaft (610). The fixed tube (64) is fixedly installed inside the second swing plate (68).

7. The slope unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A static magnetic block (612) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bottom end of the frame (1). A moving magnetic block (611) is fixedly installed on the end of the first swing plate (510) away from the first rotating shaft (512) and the end of the second swing plate (68) away from the second rotating shaft (610). The moving magnetic block (611) is in contact with the static magnetic block (612).

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