Intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat

Abstract

The application provides an intelligent unmanned bird repelling boat, wherein a propeller is installed on a boat body to drive the boat body to move on the water surface; the bird repelling device comprises a bird repelling controller, a holder capable of pitching and rotating laterally, a laser device and a first camera installed on the holder; the holder is installed on the boat body, and the first camera is in communication connection with an input end of the bird repelling controller to transmit collected image data to the bird repelling controller; the bird repelling controller controls the holder to rotate according to the image data to realize bird tracking through the first camera, and controls the bird repelling device to start bird repelling after tracking the bird; a main controller is in control connection with the propeller to control the start and stop of the propeller. The intelligent unmanned bird repelling boat provided by the application can effectively cover the lake area where birds live, so as to effectively repel birds in the marsh, lake and other areas around the airport where birds are prone to gather; the first camera and the laser device for laser bird repelling can dynamically track and aim at flying birds, so as to realize precise bird repelling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of bird deterrence devices, and in particular to an intelligent unmanned bird deterrence boat. Background Technology

[0002] Bird strikes are frequent and extremely dangerous in the aviation industry, causing not only huge economic losses and casualties but also seriously disrupting the normal operation of civil aviation routes. Statistics show that over 80% of bird strikes occur during takeoff, landing, and low-altitude / ultra-low-altitude flight. A bird strike directly jeopardizes flight safety.

[0003] Most bird deterrent devices on the market are either fixed or require operation with the help of ground-based mobile equipment. Fixed physical barriers (bird spikes, isolation nets) rely on static structures, have limited coverage, and are easily constrained by terrain, making them ineffective against flocks of birds. Mobile sound and light bird deterrent products are mostly located on roads and cannot cover lake areas where birds inhabit, so they are difficult to effectively deter birds from marshes, lakes, and other areas around airports where birds tend to gather. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an intelligent unmanned bird deterrent boat to solve the problems existing in the prior art, effectively covering the lake area where birds inhabit, so as to effectively deter birds in areas such as marshes and lakes around the airport where birds tend to gather. The first camera and the laser used for laser bird deterrence can dynamically track and aim at flying birds to achieve precise bird deterrence.

[0005] The intelligent unmanned bird deterrent boat provided in this application includes: a hull; a propeller, which is installed on the hull to drive the hull to move on the water surface; a bird deterrent device, which includes a bird deterrent controller, a gimbal that can pitch and rotate laterally, a laser and a first camera installed on the gimbal, wherein: the gimbal is installed on the hull, the first camera is communicatively connected to the input terminal of the bird deterrent controller to transmit the collected image data to the bird deterrent controller; the laser, the gimbal, and the output terminal of the bird deterrent controller are all communicatively connected, the bird deterrent controller controls the rotation of the gimbal according to the image data to achieve bird tracking through the first camera, and controls the bird deterrent device to start bird deterrence after tracking a bird; and a main controller, which is controlled and connected to the propeller to control the start and stop of the propeller.

[0006] Optionally, the intelligent unmanned bird deterrent boat also includes a remote control unit, which is communicatively connected to the main controller and sends control commands to the main controller.

[0007] Optionally, the bow of the hull is also equipped with a illuminator and a second camera, both of which are communicatively connected to the main controller.

[0008] Optionally, the hull is equipped with a GPS receiver, which is communicatively connected to the main controller.

[0009] Optionally, pontoons are provided on both sides of the hull, and a propeller is provided on the outer side of each pontoon. The illuminator and the second camera are both located on a base between two pontoons.

[0010] Optionally, the gimbal includes a base and a bracket that are rotatably connected in a horizontal direction, and a mounting frame that can be tilted is installed on the bracket. The laser and the first camera are both mounted on the mounting frame.

[0011] Optionally, a lateral drive motor is mounted on the base, the bracket is mounted on the output shaft of the lateral drive motor, and the bird deterrent controller is connected to the lateral drive motor.

[0012] Optionally, a pitch drive motor is mounted on the bracket, the mounting bracket is mounted on the output shaft of the pitch drive motor, and the bird deterrent controller is connected to the pitch drive motor.

[0013] Optionally, a vibration damping pad is provided between the base of the gimbal and the hull.

[0014] Optionally, the bird deterrent controller is disposed within the base.

[0015] The above technical solution has the following beneficial effects: This application provides an intelligent unmanned bird deterrent boat. The gimbal in the bird deterrent can rotate laterally and can also be adjusted for pitch. The first camera can dynamically track birds, and the laser can accurately deter birds with laser. The boat moves on the water surface under the propulsion of the thruster, thereby moving the bird deterrent on the water surface and effectively covering the lake area where birds inhabit, so as to effectively deter birds in the marshes, lakes and other areas around the airport where birds tend to gather. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The preferred embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings to aid in understanding the purpose and advantages of this application, wherein: Figure 1 A side view of an intelligent unmanned bird deterrent boat provided as an optional embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a top view of an intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat provided as an optional embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a bird deterrent device.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1-Hull, 10-Lighting device, 11-Second camera, 12-GPS receiver, 13-Float, 14-Base; 2-Thruster, 20-Mounting base; 3-Bird deterrent device, 30-Gimbal, 30a-Base, 30b-Bracket, 30c-Mounting bracket, 30d-Horizontal drive motor, 30e-Tilting drive motor, 31-Laser, 32-First camera; 4-Main controller. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments and accompanying drawings. The directional terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, front, back, top, and bottom mentioned or possibly used in this specification are defined relative to the structures shown in the accompanying drawings. The terms "inner" and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively. These are relative concepts and may therefore vary depending on their location and usage. Therefore, these or other directional terms should not be interpreted as restrictive terms.

[0021] This application provides an intelligent unmanned bird deterrent boat, including: a hull 1, a propeller 2, a bird deterrent device 3, and a main controller 4.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 The thruster 2 is mounted on the hull 1 to drive the hull 1 to move on the water surface. The hull 1 serves as the carrier of the entire intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat, providing buoyancy and a mounting platform. The thruster 2 can be an underwater propeller 2, mounted on the stern or sides of the hull 1 via a bracket or directly via a servo motor. Its power source, such as a motor, is located in a power compartment inside or outside the hull 1. The motor can be powered by a battery and passes through the power compartment via a sealed drive shaft to drive the thruster 2 to rotate, providing the hull 1 with the power for forward, backward, and turning movements. The bird repeller 3 includes a bird repeller controller, a gimbal 30 capable of pitching and lateral (horizontal) rotation, a laser 31, and a first camera 32 mounted on the gimbal 30. The gimbal 30 can be mounted on a base 14 of the hull 1 via a base 30a, which can be a deck or a specific platform. The first camera 32 is communicatively connected to the input of the bird repeller controller to transmit the collected image data to the controller. The laser 31, the gimbal 30, and the output of the bird repeller controller are all communicatively connected. The bird repeller controller controls the rotation of the gimbal 30 based on the image data to track birds via the first camera 32, and activates the bird repeller 3 upon detecting a bird.

[0023] The main controller 4 is connected to the thruster 2 and is used to control the start and stop of the thruster 2.

[0024] The intelligent unmanned bird deterrent boat provided in this application has a gimbal 30 in the bird deterrent device 3 that can rotate laterally and adjust its pitch. The first camera 32 can dynamically track birds, and the laser 31 can precisely deter birds with laser. The hull 1 moves on the water surface under the propulsion of the thruster 2, thereby moving the bird deterrent device 3 on the water surface, effectively covering the lake area where birds inhabit, so as to effectively deter birds in the marshes, lakes and other areas around the airport where birds tend to gather.

[0025] In an optional implementation, the intelligent unmanned bird deterrent boat further includes a remote control unit, which is communicatively connected to the main controller 4 and sends control commands to the main controller. In this embodiment, the remote control unit can be a ground station, a remote controller, or a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, tablet, or computer. The main controller 4 is internally equipped with a wireless communication module (such as 4G / 5G, a radio data transmission module, etc.). The remote control unit establishes a bidirectional communication connection with the main controller 4 through a wireless communication link, and can send commands such as start, stop, steering, speed adjustment, and mode switching to the main controller 4. It can also receive status information of the intelligent unmanned bird deterrent boat, such as location, battery level, and video footage, transmitted back from the main controller. This enables human-computer interaction and remote monitoring, allowing operators to intervene and manage the bird deterrent boat in real time from a distance.

[0026] In an optional embodiment, a illuminator 10 and a second camera 11 are also provided at the front of the hull 1. Both the illuminator 10 and the second camera 11 are communicatively connected to the main controller 4. The illuminator 10 can be an LED searchlight, and the second camera 11 is used for navigation observation. Both can be mounted on the front of the hull 1 using a mounting bracket, enhancing the intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat's nighttime operation capabilities and forward visual perception capabilities, assisting navigation and close-range environmental monitoring. The communication cable of the illuminator 10 is communicatively connected to the signal output terminal of the main controller 4 to turn it on or off under the control of the main controller 4; the cable of the second camera 11 is communicatively connected to the signal input terminal of the main controller 4 to transmit the acquired images to the main controller 4 in a timely manner, and then to the remote control unit via the main controller 4.

[0027] In an optional implementation, the hull 1 is equipped with a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver 12, which is communicatively connected to the main controller 4. The GPS receiver 12, also known as a Global Positioning System receiver, provides precise autonomous navigation and positioning capabilities for the unmanned intelligent bird-repelling boat, and is fundamental to realizing functions such as preset route cruising and turning control. Please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The GPS is also installed on the base 14 between the two floats 13. The GPS receiver 12 communicates with the main controller 4 through a serial port or CAN bus to provide the main controller 4 with high-precision position, speed and time information. The main controller 4 transmits the received information to the remote control unit.

[0028] In one optional embodiment, pontoons 13 are provided on both sides of the hull 1, and a thruster 2 is provided on the outer side of each pontoon 13. The lighting device 10 and the second camera 11 are both located on a base 14 between two pontoons 13. The pontoons 13 located on both sides of the hull 1 can improve the lateral stability of the hull 1, prevent capsizing, and improve wind and wave resistance and stability. The thruster 2 is mounted on the outer shell of each pontoon 13 through a waterproof and sealed mounting seat 20. In addition, the thrusters 2 arranged on both sides can achieve flexible steering through differential speed (i.e., the left and right thrusters 2 rotate at different speeds or directions), which has a higher steering efficiency than the single thruster 2 plus rudder surface method, and the maneuverability is stronger.

[0029] In one alternative implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the gimbal 30 includes a base 30a and a bracket 30b connected laterally. A tilt-adjustable mounting frame 30c is mounted on the bracket 30b, and both the laser 31 and the first camera 32 are mounted on the mounting frame 30c. In this embodiment, the base 30a can be fixed to the base 14 of the hull 1 using bolts or other structures. The bracket 30b, which can rotate laterally (horizontally), is mounted on the base 30a. The mounting frame 30c, which can rotate in pitch, is mounted on the bracket 30b. The laser 31 and the first camera 32 are tightly fixed to the mounting frame 30c via the same mounting plate to ensure that their optical axes and viewing axes are as parallel as possible to the same target. The gimbal 30, through its mechanical structure design with two degrees of freedom—lateral rotation and pitch—achieves bird tracking via the first camera 32, and controls the bird deterrent device 3 to activate upon detecting a bird.

[0030] In an optional embodiment, a horizontal drive motor 30d is mounted on the base 30a, and the bracket 30b is mounted on the output shaft of the horizontal drive motor 30d. The bird deterrent controller is connected to the horizontal drive motor 30d to control its start and stop. The horizontal drive motor 30d can be a servo motor or a stepper motor, with its body fixed on the base 30a. Its output shaft is fixedly connected to the central shaft of the bracket 30b via a coupling, driving the bracket 30b to rotate horizontally.

[0031] In one optional embodiment, a pitch drive motor 30e is mounted on the bracket 30b, and the mounting bracket 30c is mounted on the output shaft of the pitch drive motor 30e. The bird deterrent controller is connected to the pitch drive motor 30e to control its start and stop. Similarly, the pitch drive motor 30e can be a servo motor or a stepper motor, with its body fixed on the bracket 30b and its output shaft fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the mounting bracket 30c, driving the mounting bracket 30c to pitch up and down.

[0032] Further, please refer to Figure 3 The bracket 30b has two vertical plates, and the mounting bracket 30c is located between the two vertical plates. The base of the pitch drive motor 30e can be set on one of the vertical plates, and the output end is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 30c so that the pitch can be adjusted by rotating the mounting bracket 30c through the output end.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, a vibration damping pad is provided between the base 30a of the gimbal 30 and the hull 1. In this embodiment, the vibration damping pad can be made of high-damping materials such as rubber or polyurethane and is positioned between the base 30a of the gimbal 30 and the base 14 of the hull 1. The base 30a of the gimbal 30 is connected to the hull 1 by bolts passing through mounting holes on the vibration damping pad. The vibration damping pad is pressed between the two, forming a vibration isolation layer. This layer effectively isolates and absorbs vibrations transmitted to the hull 1 from the vibration of the propeller 2 and the impact of water waves, preventing these vibrations from being directly transmitted to the gimbal 30. This significantly reduces the shaking of the gimbal 30, ensuring the clarity and stability of the images captured by the first camera 32, thereby improving the accuracy of bird identification and the aiming precision of the laser 31.

[0034] In an optional embodiment, the bird deterrent controller is disposed within the base 30a, which can be configured as a sealed cavity structure. The cable of the first camera 32 passes through the interior of the base 30a and connects to the input terminal of the bird deterrent controller within the base 30a via a plug or similar connection. Similarly, the cables controlling the lateral drive motor 30d and the pitch drive motor 30e, as well as the control cable for the laser 31, also pass through the base 30a and connect to the output terminal of the bird deterrent controller. The bird deterrent controller is connected to the main controller 4 via a composite cable (containing power and communication lines, such as a CAN bus or Ethernet cable).

[0035] Integrating the bird deterrent controller into the base 30a of the gimbal 30 significantly shortens the wiring distance between the first camera 32, laser 31, horizontal drive motor 30d, pitch drive motor 30e, and main controller 4. This reduces signal attenuation and interference during long-distance transmission, improving the transmission quality and speed of image data and control commands. Simultaneously, the bird deterrent controller is physically isolated from the main controller 4, which may generate electromagnetic interference, enhancing the system's electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and overall reliability.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat, characterized in that, include: Hull; A propulsion unit, which is mounted on the hull to drive the hull to move on the water surface; A bird deterrent device, comprising a bird deterrent controller, a pan-tilt / pan-tilt head, a laser mounted on the pan-tilt head, and a first camera; The gimbal is mounted on the hull of the boat, and the first camera is communicatively connected to the input terminal of the bird deterrent controller to transmit the collected image data to the bird deterrent controller. The laser, the gimbal, and the output of the bird deterrent controller are all communicatively connected. The bird deterrent controller controls the gimbal to rotate according to the image data in order to track birds through the first camera, and controls the bird deterrent device to start bird deterrence after tracking birds. The main controller is connected to the thruster control and is used to control the start and stop of the thruster.

2. The intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intelligent unmanned bird deterrent boat also includes a remote control unit, which is communicatively connected to the main controller and sends control commands to the main controller.

3. The intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bow of the hull is also equipped with a illuminator and a second camera, both of which are communicatively connected to the main controller.

4. The intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hull is equipped with a GPS receiver, which is connected in communication with the main controller.

5. The intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both sides of the hull are provided with pontoons, and each pontoon is provided with a propeller on its outer side. The illuminator and the second camera are both located on a base between two pontoons.

6. The intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gimbal includes a base and a bracket that are rotatably connected in a horizontal direction. The bracket is equipped with a mounting frame that can be tilted. The laser and the first camera are both mounted on the mounting frame.

7. The intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat according to claim 6, characterized in that, A horizontal drive motor is mounted on the base, the bracket is mounted on the output shaft of the horizontal drive motor, and the bird deterrent controller is connected to the horizontal drive motor.

8. The intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat according to claim 6, characterized in that, A pitch drive motor is mounted on the bracket, and the mounting bracket is mounted on the output shaft of the pitch drive motor. The bird deterrent controller is connected to the pitch drive motor.

9. The intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat according to claim 8, characterized in that, A vibration damping pad is provided between the base of the gimbal and the hull.

10. The intelligent unmanned bird-repelling boat according to claim 9, characterized in that, The bird deterrent controller is located inside the base.

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