A quick-release camera cover assembly for a drone

Abstract

The utility model discloses a quick detachable gland assembly of unmanned aerial vehicle camera, including camera, still include: shell, set up on the camera outer wall, and the end forms annular step on the camera outer wall, the step is inlayed and is provided with metal ring, at least one limit slide, set up on the camera outer wall, and perpendicular to the step, gland, the cavity of embedding of the camera is seted up in the gland, and the inner wall of cavity and the slide limit direction cooperation. Gland can be set on the camera through the cavity, and the cooperation of the inner wall of cavity and limit slide, can make the gland direction installation to the magnet on the gland every time all be attracted to the uniform position on the metal ring, also can prevent the rotation of gland, guarantee the stable position of gland, the magnet on the gland can be attracted with the metal ring on the shell, to provide enough suction force and stabilize the gland on the camera, also can realize the quick dismounting of gland.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of eyeglasses technology, and more specifically, to a quick-release cover assembly for a drone camera. Background Technology

[0002] A drone camera is an image acquisition device installed on a drone, used for various applications such as aerial photography, surveying, monitoring, and agricultural inspection. To protect drone cameras, a cover is usually installed on them.

[0003] In existing technologies, lens caps are typically installed using a threaded tightening method. This involves external threads on the outer wall of the lens and internal threads on the inner wall of the cap, which is then screwed onto the lens. However, this method is relatively slow and does not meet the need for quick installation and removal. Another method uses snap-fit ​​installation. This involves a slot on the outer wall of the lens and a spring-loaded plastic snap-fit ​​on the cap. The snap-fit ​​engages with the slot to complete the installation. Compared to threaded installation, this method is relatively faster, but multiple snap-fits need to be arranged around the cap. While installation is quick, disassembly requires pressing multiple snap-fits simultaneously, making the operation more difficult. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a quick-release cover assembly for drone cameras that can be quickly disassembled and assembled, installed stably, positioned uniformly and without rotation.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0006] A quick-release cover assembly for a drone camera includes a camera and also includes: The outer casing is disposed on the outer wall of the camera, and an annular step is formed at the end of the outer wall of the camera, and a metal ring is embedded in the step; At least one limiting slide is provided on the outer wall of the camera and perpendicular to the step; and The pressure cover has a cavity inside that fits into the camera, and the inner wall of the cavity is matched with the guide rail for limiting; several magnets that are attracted to the metal ring are embedded in the end of the pressure cover near the step; When the cover is fitted onto the camera, the end of the cover abuts against the end of the outer shell.

[0007] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: The cover can be fitted onto the camera through the cavity, and the cooperation between the inner wall of the cavity and the limiting slide can guide the installation of the cover, ensuring that the magnet on the cover is always attracted to the same position on the metal ring, and also preventing the cover from rotating and ensuring the stability of the cover position. The magnet on the cover can attract the metal ring on the outer shell to provide sufficient attraction to stabilize the cover on the camera, and also allows for quick installation and removal of the cover. The embedded design of the metal ring and magnet can not only position and install them, but also conceal them, so that the end of the cover abuts against the end of the outer shell, resulting in a near-seamless connection and a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0008] Preferably, the slide is a raised structure, and the inner wall of the sleeve cavity is provided with a concave slide groove, the end of the slide groove near the outer shell being outwardly flared.

[0009] Preferably, the outer diameter of the outer shell is the same as the outer diameter of the pressure cap.

[0010] Preferably, a sleeve extending toward the outer shell is provided on the outer wall of the pressure cap, and the sleeve is fitted onto the outer shell.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of the magnets are arranged in a ring at intervals at the ends of the step; the pressure cap assembly further includes: Several Hall sensors are embedded in the metal ring and correspond to several magnets to sense whether the magnets are installed in place; A controller is housed within the housing; several Hall sensors have independent outputs, each connected to the controller. An indicator light, located on the housing or the camera, is connected to the controller and is used for illumination. The installation is considered complete only when all three Hall sensors detect the magnet. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the layout of this utility model. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pressure cap of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a utility model with a sleeve. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cap with a sleeve according to the present invention; Figure 6 This is a system connection diagram of the present invention; Figure 7 This is the circuit connection diagram of this utility model.

[0013] Explanation of the labels in the diagram: 1. Camera; 2. Housing; 21. Step; 22. Metal ring; 3. Slide rail; 4. Cover; 41. Cavity; 42. Magnet; 43. Slide groove; 5. Hall sensor; 6. Indicator light; 7. Tube sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0014] 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.

[0015] refer to Figure 1-3 A quick-release cover assembly for a drone camera includes a camera 1, a housing 2, at least one limiting slide 3, and a cover 4. The housing 2 is disposed on the outer wall of the camera 1, and its end forms an annular step 21 on the outer wall of the camera 1, with a metal ring 22 embedded in the step 21. The limiting slide 3 is disposed on the outer wall of the camera 1 and is perpendicular to the step 21. The cover 4 has a cavity 41 that fits into the camera 1, and the inner wall of the cavity 41 is matched with the limiting and guiding action of the slide 3. Several magnets 42 that attract the metal ring 22 are embedded in the end of the cover 4 near the step 21. When the cover 4 is fitted onto the camera 1, the end of the cover 4 abuts against the end of the housing 2.

[0016] It is understandable that the outer shell 2 can be integrally mounted on the camera 1, or it can be mounted on the camera 1 by means of threads, snaps, etc., but is not limited to these methods. Here, if the metal ring 22 is a continuous ring structure, the outer shell 2 can adopt a continuous ring-shaped structure. For example, if the metal ring 22 is composed of multiple metal blocks arranged in a ring-shaped interval, the outer shell 2 can be composed of multiple block structures arranged in a ring-shaped interval, etc., but is not limited to these methods. The metal ring 22 and the magnet 42 can be embedded by opening ring grooves at the ends of the step 21 and the pressure cover 4. The limiting slide 3 is a component that limits and guides the inner wall of the sleeve cavity 41. For example, it can be a raised slide bar with a sliding groove 43 that mates with the slide bar on the inner wall of the sleeve cavity 41; it can also be a recessed sliding groove 43 with a slide bar on the sleeve cavity 41, etc., but is not limited to these methods. The metal ring 22 can be made of stainless steel, copper, aluminum, or other materials that can attract the magnet 42. The magnet 42 can be made of neodymium iron boron or samarium cobalt, etc., but is not limited to these methods.

[0017] With this configuration, the cover 4 can be fitted onto the camera 1 through the cavity 41. The cooperation between the inner wall of the cavity 41 and the limiting slide 3 guides the installation of the cover 4, ensuring that the magnet 42 on the cover 4 always attracts to the same position on the metal ring 22. This also prevents the cover 4 from rotating and ensures its stable position. The magnet 42 on the cover 4 can attract the metal ring 22 on the outer shell 2 to provide sufficient suction to stabilize the cover 4 on the camera 1, and also allows for quick installation and removal of the cover 4. The embedded design of the metal ring 22 and the magnet 42 not only positions and installs them, but also conceals them, so that the end of the cover 4 abuts against the end of the outer shell 2, resulting in a near-seamless connection and a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0018] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2-3 The slide 3 is a raised structure, and the inner wall of the sleeve cavity 41 is provided with a concave slide groove 43. The end of the slide groove 43 near the outer shell 2 is outwardly flared.

[0019] Understandably, "outward expansion" means setting the inlet diameter of the slide groove 43 to be larger than the diameter of the slide groove 43. It can be an oblique outward expansion, an arc-shaped outward expansion, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0020] With this design, the outward expansion of the end of the slide groove 43 can guide the slide rail 3 into the slide groove 43, making installation more convenient.

[0021] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 The outer diameter of the outer shell 2 is the same as the outer diameter of the pressure cap 4. Thus, when the end of the pressure cap 4 abuts against the end of the outer shell 2, the outer walls of both are on the same arc surface, which is more aesthetically pleasing.

[0022] In some embodiments, reference Figure 4-5 A sleeve 7 extending toward the outer shell 2 is provided on the outer wall of the pressure cap 4, and the sleeve 7 is fitted onto the outer shell 2.

[0023] Understandably, the sleeve is a tubular structure. The sleeve 7 can be integrally set on the gland 4, or it can be fixed to the gland 4 by threads, bolts, etc., but it is not limited to these.

[0024] With this configuration, the sleeve 7 can cover and shield the part where the cover 4 and the outer shell 2 meet, further enhancing the stability of the entire cover 4.

[0025] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1-3 ,as well as Figure 6-7A number of magnets 42 are arranged in a ring at intervals at the end of the step 21. The pressure cover 4 assembly also includes a number of Hall sensors 5, a controller, and indicator lights 6. The Hall sensors 5 are embedded in the metal ring 22 and correspond to the magnets 42 to sense whether the magnets 42 are installed correctly. The controller is located inside the housing 2; the Hall sensors 5 have independent outputs and are connected to the controller. The indicator lights 6 are located on the housing 2 or the camera 1 and are connected to the controller for illumination. The installation is considered complete only when all three Hall sensors 5 detect the magnets 42.

[0026] Understandably, metal ring 22 can be disconnected, and Hall sensor 5 is positioned between adjacent metal rings 22. This ensures that magnet 42 corresponds to Hall sensor 5 while also covering metal ring 22. The controller can be a microcontroller or digital logic gates, etc. Taking a microcontroller as an example, D2, D3, D4, and D5 are the digital pins of the microcontroller, LED is indicator light 6, and H is Hall sensor 5. See 7 for details.

[0027] With this setup, when multiple Hall sensors 5 detect magnet 42, it indicates that the cover 4 is installed correctly, and indicator light 6 remains off; when one or more Hall sensors 5 fail to detect magnet 42, it indicates that the cover 4 is not installed correctly, and indicator light 6 illuminates. This system can detect whether the cover 4 is installed correctly, preventing the drone from detaching during flight due to improper installation.

[0028] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model; however, the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and its improved concept, should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-release cover assembly for a drone camera, comprising a camera, characterized in that, Also includes: The outer casing is disposed on the outer wall of the camera, and an annular step is formed at the end of the outer wall of the camera, wherein a metal ring is embedded in the step; At least one limiting slide is provided on the outer wall of the camera and is perpendicular to the step; as well as The pressure cover has a cavity inside that fits into the camera, and the inner wall of the cavity is matched with the guide rail for limiting; several magnets that are attracted to the metal ring are embedded in the end of the pressure cover near the step; When the cover is fitted onto the camera, the end of the cover abuts against the end of the outer shell.

2. The quick-release cover assembly for a drone camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide is a raised structure, and the inner wall of the sleeve cavity is provided with a concave slide groove, the end of the slide groove near the outer shell being outwardly flared.

3. The quick-release cover assembly for a drone camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer diameter of the outer shell is the same as the outer diameter of the pressure cap.

4. The quick-release cover assembly for a drone camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer wall of the gland is provided with a sleeve extending toward the outer shell, and the sleeve is fitted onto the outer shell.

5. The quick-release cover assembly for a drone camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of the magnets are arranged in a ring at intervals at the ends of the step; the cap assembly further includes: Several Hall sensors are embedded in the metal ring and correspond to several magnets to sense whether the magnets are installed in place; A controller is housed within the housing; several Hall sensors have independent outputs, each connected to the controller. An indicator light, located on the housing or the camera, is connected to the controller and is used for illumination. The installation is considered complete only when all three Hall sensors detect the magnet.

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