A surveying drone

Abstract

This utility model discloses a surveying drone. The drone body is equipped with a rotating component, which includes a mounting frame and a motor. The mounting frame is installed at the bottom of the drone body, and the motor is mounted on the mounting frame. The output end of the motor is connected to the rotating frame. The rotating frame has a placement slot, on which a camera body is placed. A snap-fit ​​component is provided between the camera body and the rotating frame. The snap-fit ​​component includes a snap-fit ​​sleeve and a snap-fit ​​rod. The snap-fit ​​sleeve is installed on the rotating frame, and the snap-fit ​​rod is slidably connected to the camera body and the rotating frame. A snap-fit ​​plate is connected to the snap-fit ​​rod, and the snap-fit ​​plate is in close contact with the rotating frame. This invention solves the technical problem mentioned in the background art that existing surveying drones often cannot easily achieve flexible camera rotation.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In existing technologies, existing surveying drones often cannot easily achieve flexible camera rotation. Camera rotation is used to adjust the shooting angle or monitor targets in different directions in order to obtain a more comprehensive field of view during aerial photography. However, due to the complexity of the rotation mechanism in existing technologies, users need to make manual adjustments during operation.

[0003] When installing or removing cameras on surveying drones, it is usually necessary to fix the cameras to a rotating frame. This process is crucial to the stability and ease of use of the system. However, in the existing technology, the process of fixing and removing the camera from the rotating frame is often quite complicated. Usually, the camera and the rotating frame are fixed together by screws, clips and other structures.

[0004] Furthermore, existing drones lack a quick and easy solution for fixing and detaching the camera from the rotating mount. Ideally, when users need to disassemble the camera for replacement or maintenance, the fixing process should be as simple as possible and quick to complete. However, existing technologies usually cannot provide such a convenient system, resulting in each operation requiring a long time and complicated steps. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a surveying drone to solve the technical problem mentioned in the background art that existing surveying drones often cannot easily achieve flexible camera rotation.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a surveying drone, comprising a drone body, a rotating assembly on the drone body, the rotating assembly including a mounting frame and a motor, the mounting frame being installed at the bottom of the drone body, the motor being installed on the mounting frame, the output end of the motor being connected to the rotating frame, the rotating frame having a placement slot, a camera body being placed in the placement slot, a snap-fit ​​assembly being provided between the camera body and the rotating frame, the snap-fit ​​assembly including a snap-fit ​​sleeve and a snap-fit ​​rod, the snap-fit ​​sleeve being installed on the rotating frame, the snap-fit ​​rod being slidably connected to the camera body and the rotating frame, a snap-fit ​​plate being connected to the snap-fit ​​rod, the snap-fit ​​plate being tightly attached to the rotating frame.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that a connecting rod is connected to the drone body, and a rotating blade is rotatably connected to the connecting rod, thereby facilitating the rotation process of the drone body through the coordinated use of the various components.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a support plate is installed at the bottom of the drone body, and a support rod is connected to the support plate. The cooperation of the various components facilitates the completion of the support process for the drone body.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that a threaded rod is rotatably connected to the snap-fit ​​rod, and a guide rod is installed on the snap-fit ​​sleeve, so that the rotation process of the threaded rod is facilitated by the cooperation of the various components.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a control sleeve is slidably connected to the guide rod, and the control sleeve is threadedly connected to the threaded rod, thereby facilitating the release and unfixing process of the locking rod by using the control sleeve.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a locking assembly is provided on the locking rod and the locking sleeve, the locking assembly including a control block and a control rod, the control block being slidably connected to the control sleeve, the control rod being connected to the control block, and a locking block being connected to the control rod. The cooperation of the various components facilitates the completion of the movement process of the control rod.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a control groove is provided on the snap-fit ​​rod, the control groove is adapted to the snap-fit ​​block, and a spring is sleeved on the control rod. The two ends of the spring are connected to the snap-fit ​​block and the snap-fit ​​sleeve. The cooperation of the various components facilitates the completion of the spring compression process.

[0013] The present invention is further provided that the control sleeve has an adjustment groove, which is adapted to the control block, thereby facilitating the movement of the control block.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a surveying drone with the following advantages: 1. The rotating component is driven by a motor to rotate the rotating frame, allowing the camera body to freely adjust its angle as needed. This adjustability improves the camera's observation range and flexibility, enabling more accurate surveying tasks, such as capturing images or videos from different angles.

[0015] 2. The snap-fit ​​assembly effectively secures the camera body through the sliding connection of the snap-fit ​​sleeve and snap-fit ​​rod, preventing it from easily falling off when the drone rotates or moves. This design allows the camera body to be quickly disassembled and replaced when needed, facilitating equipment maintenance and upgrades. The sliding design of the snap-fit ​​system also simplifies the camera installation and disassembly process, improving operational efficiency.

[0016] 3. The locking assembly ensures that the camera body can be firmly fixed during use, preventing the camera from loosening or falling off due to vibration or external force during flight. The spring design also provides appropriate pressure to ensure effective locking of the locking block. When it is necessary to disassemble the camera, the locking assembly simplifies the disassembly process through adjustment and release control. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a surveying drone according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​assembly in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the snap-fit ​​assembly in this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. UAV body; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. Motor; 4. Rotating frame; 5. Placement slot; 6. Camera body; 7. Snap-fit ​​sleeve; 8. Snap-fit ​​rod; 9. Snap-fit ​​plate; 10. Connecting rod; 11. Rotating blade; 12. Support plate; 13. Support rod; 14. Threaded rod; 15. Guide rod; 16. Control sleeve; 17. Control block; 18. Control rod; 19. Snap-fit ​​block; 20. Control slot; 21. Spring; 22. Adjustment slot. Detailed Implementation

[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0021] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0022] Please see Figures 1-6 A surveying drone includes a drone body 1, a rotating assembly on the drone body 1, the rotating assembly including a mounting frame 2 and a motor 3, the mounting frame 2 being installed at the bottom of the drone body 1, the motor 3 being installed on the mounting frame 2, the output end of the motor 3 being connected to a rotating frame 4, the rotating frame 4 having a placement slot 5, a camera body 6 being placed in the placement slot 5, a snap-fit ​​assembly between the camera body 6 and the rotating frame 4, the snap-fit ​​assembly including a snap-fit ​​sleeve 7 and a snap-fit ​​rod 8, the snap-fit ​​sleeve 7 being installed on the rotating frame 4, the snap-fit ​​rod 8 being slidably connected to the camera body 6 and the rotating frame 4, a snap-fit ​​plate 9 being connected to the snap-fit ​​rod 8, the snap-fit ​​plate 9 being tightly attached to the rotating frame 4.

[0023] A connecting rod 10 is connected to the main body of the drone 1, and a rotating blade 11 is rotatably connected to the connecting rod 10.

[0024] A support plate 12 is installed at the bottom of the drone body 1, and a support rod 13 is connected to the support plate 12. A threaded rod 14 is rotatably connected to the snap-fit ​​rod 8, and a guide rod 15 is installed on the snap-fit ​​sleeve 7.

[0025] A control sleeve 16 is slidably connected to the guide rod 15, and the control sleeve 16 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 14.

[0026] In this embodiment, when using the drone body 1, the rotation of the rotating blade 11 on the connecting rod 10 is used to complete the use of the drone body 1. The support plate 12 and support rod 13 at the bottom of the drone body 1 are used to fix the drone body 1. When it is necessary to rotate the camera body 6 placed on the rotating frame 4, the motor 3 on the mounting frame 2 is started, which drives the rotating frame 4 at the output end to rotate along the mounting frame 2, thereby facilitating the angle adjustment of the camera body 6 for observation during use. When it is necessary to remove the camera body 6 from the rotating frame 4, the threaded rod 14 is rotated along the snap-fit ​​sleeve 7. During the rotation, the control sleeve 16 threaded to the threaded rod 14 slides along the guide rod 15 on the snap-fit ​​sleeve 7, thereby facilitating the release of the fixation between the snap-fit ​​rod 8 and the snap-fit ​​sleeve 7.

[0027] Please see Figure 5-6As an implementation method of a UAV for surveying and mapping, a locking component is provided on the locking rod 8 and the locking sleeve 7. The locking component includes a control block 17 and a control rod 18. The control block 17 is slidably connected to the control sleeve 16, and the control rod 18 is connected to the control block 17. A locking block 19 is connected to the control rod 18.

[0028] The locking rod 8 has a control groove 20, which is adapted to the locking block 19. A spring 21 is sleeved on the control rod 18, and the two ends of the spring 21 are connected to the locking block 19 and the locking sleeve 7.

[0029] The control sleeve 16 has an adjustment groove 22, which is adapted to the control block 17.

[0030] More specifically, as the control sleeve 16 slides along the guide rod 15, the control block 17 slides along the adjustment groove 22 on the control sleeve 16, causing the control rod 18 and the locking block 19 to move during the sliding movement. This moves the locking block 19 out of the control groove 20 of the locking rod 8, releasing the fixation between the locking rod 8 and the locking sleeve 7. As the locking block 19 moves, the spring 21 between the locking block 19 and the locking sleeve 7 is compressed. Then, the locking rod 8 is moved out of the locking sleeve 7, the rotating frame 4, and the camera body 6, releasing its fixation. At this point, the camera body 6 can be removed from the rotating frame 4 for cleaning and replacement. After the operation is completed, the above operation is repeated in reverse to complete the fixation process of the camera body 6.

[0031] In summary, when using or operating the overall equipment: The drone body 1 is used by rotating the rotating blade 11 on the connecting rod 10. The drone body 1 is secured using the support plate 12 and support rod 13 at the bottom. When the camera body 6, placed on the rotating frame 4, needs to be rotated, the motor 3 on the mounting frame 2 is activated, causing the rotating frame 4 at the output end to rotate along the mounting frame 2. This facilitates angle adjustment of the camera body 6 for observation. When the camera body 6 needs to be removed from the rotating frame 4, the threaded rod 14 is rotated along the locking sleeve 7. During rotation, the control sleeve 16, threaded to the threaded rod 14, slides along the guide rod 15 on the locking sleeve 7, thus releasing the fixation between the locking rod 8 and the locking sleeve 7.

[0032] As the control sleeve 16 slides along the guide rod 15, the control block 17 slides along the adjustment groove 22 on the control sleeve 16, causing the control rod 18 and the locking block 19 to move. This moves the locking block 19 out of the control groove 20 of the locking rod 8, releasing the fixation between the locking rod 8 and the locking sleeve 7. As the locking block 19 moves, the spring 21 between the locking block 19 and the locking sleeve 7 is compressed. Then, the locking rod 8 is removed from the locking sleeve 7, the rotating frame 4, and the camera body 6, releasing its fixation. At this point, the camera body 6 can be removed from the rotating frame 4 for cleaning and replacement. After the operation is completed, the above operation is repeated in reverse to complete the fixation process of the camera body 6.

[0033] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A surveying unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), comprising the UAV body (1), characterized in that: The drone body (1) is provided with a rotating component, which includes a mounting frame (2) and a motor (3). The mounting frame (2) is installed on the bottom of the drone body (1), and the motor (3) is installed on the mounting frame (2). The output end of the motor (3) is connected to a rotating frame (4). The rotating frame (4) has a placement slot (5). The camera body (6) is placed on the placement slot (5). A snap-fit ​​component is provided between the camera body (6) and the rotating frame (4). The snap-fit ​​component includes a snap-fit ​​sleeve (7) and a snap-fit ​​rod (8). The snap-fit ​​sleeve (7) is installed on the rotating frame (4), and the snap-fit ​​rod (8) is slidably connected to the camera body (6) and the rotating frame (4). A snap-fit ​​plate (9) is connected to the snap-fit ​​rod (8), and the snap-fit ​​plate (9) is in close contact with the rotating frame (4).

2. The surveying drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting rod (10) is connected to the main body (1) of the UAV, and a rotating blade (11) is rotatably connected to the connecting rod (10).

3. A surveying drone according to claim 2, characterized in that: A support plate (12) is installed at the bottom of the drone body (1), and a support rod (13) is connected to the support plate (12).

4. A surveying drone according to claim 3, characterized in that: A threaded rod (14) is rotatably connected to the snap-fit ​​rod (8), and a guide rod (15) is installed on the snap-fit ​​sleeve (7).

5. A surveying drone according to claim 4, characterized in that: A control sleeve (16) is slidably connected to the guide rod (15), and the control sleeve (16) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (14).

6. A surveying drone according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: Locking components are provided on the locking rod (8) and locking sleeve (7). The locking components include a control block (17) and a control rod (18). The control block (17) is slidably connected to the control sleeve (16). The control rod (18) is connected to the control block (17). A locking block (19) is connected to the control rod (18).

7. A surveying drone according to claim 6, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​rod (8) is provided with a control groove (20), which is adapted to the snap-fit ​​block (19). A spring (21) is sleeved on the control rod (18), and the two ends of the spring (21) are connected to the snap-fit ​​block (19) and the snap-fit ​​sleeve (7).

8. A surveying drone according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control sleeve (16) is provided with an adjustment groove (22), which is adapted to the control block (17).

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