An adapter support, a camera device and a drone

Abstract

The embodiment of the application relates to the technical field of unmanned planes, and discloses a switching support, a camera device and an unmanned plane, the switching support comprises a first support body, a buffer mechanism, a second support body and a switching mechanism, the first support body is configured to be fixed with a body of the unmanned plane; one end of the buffer mechanism is connected with the first support body; the second support body is connected with the other end of the buffer mechanism; the switching mechanism comprises a fixed shaft and a movable piece, one end of the fixed shaft is arranged in the second support body, the other end of the fixed shaft is configured to be connected with a switching ring, the end of the fixed shaft away from the second support body is provided with a mounting groove, the movable piece is rotationally arranged in the mounting groove, the movable piece is provided with a connecting terminal, and the connecting terminal is configured to be electrically connected with a connecting port of the switching ring. Through the above mode, the embodiment of the application can reduce the shaking of a picture shot by a camera, and is beneficial to improving the quality of the picture shot by the camera.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and in particular to an adapter bracket, a camera device, and a UAV. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the low-altitude economy, the application fields of drones are constantly expanding, and their application in industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and services is becoming increasingly widespread.

[0003] Existing drones typically require a gimbal to capture images from the air or on the ground. The gimbal is usually fixed to the drone via an adapter bracket.

[0004] During the implementation of this application, the inventors discovered that: during flight, drones sometimes encounter airflow, which causes the drone to shake when passing through the airflow, thereby causing the gimbal to shake and affecting the gimbal's shooting. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main technical problem solved by the embodiments of this application is to provide an adapter bracket, a camera device and a drone that can reduce the shaking of the images captured by the camera and improve the quality of the images captured by the camera.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one technical solution adopted in this application embodiment is: to provide an adapter bracket, including a first frame, a buffer mechanism, a second frame, and an adapter mechanism. The first frame is configured to be fixed to the UAV body; one end of the buffer mechanism is connected to the first frame; the second frame is connected to the other end of the buffer mechanism; the adapter mechanism includes a fixed shaft and a movable component. One end of the fixed shaft is disposed on the second frame, and the other end of the fixed shaft is configured to be connected to an adapter ring. The end of the fixed shaft away from the second frame is provided with a mounting groove. The movable component is rotatably disposed in the mounting groove and is provided with a connecting terminal. The connecting terminal is configured to be electrically connected to the connecting port of the adapter ring.

[0007] In some embodiments, the adapter includes a first limiting component, which is movably disposed on the movable member, and a first limiting groove is provided on the fixed shaft. When the movable member rotates relative to the fixed shaft to a first position, at least a portion of the first limiting component is engaged with the first limiting groove.

[0008] In some embodiments, the sidewall of the movable member is provided with a receiving groove; the first limiting component includes a first elastic member and a first snap-fit ​​member, the first elastic member is received in the receiving groove, one end of the first snap-fit ​​member abuts against the first elastic member, and the other end protrudes out of the receiving groove, and the first snap-fit ​​member can slide along the axial direction of the receiving groove; when the movable member is in the first position, under the action of the first elastic member, at least a portion of the first snap-fit ​​member is snapped into the first limiting groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, the mounting groove has a first sidewall, the first limiting groove has a second sidewall, and the fixed shaft is provided with a transition surface. The transition surface bends and extends along the circumferential direction of the fixed shaft, with one end of the transition surface abutting the first sidewall and the other end abutting the second sidewall.

[0010] In some embodiments, the movable element is provided with a positioning protrusion configured to engage with a positioning hole of the adapter ring.

[0011] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted in this application embodiment is: to provide a shooting device, including a camera, an adapter ring and the above-mentioned adapter bracket, wherein the adapter ring is removably installed on the end of the fixed axis away from the second frame, and the camera is installed on the adapter ring.

[0012] In some embodiments, the fixed shaft is provided with a plurality of locking platforms, which are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the fixed shaft; the adapter ring is provided with a plurality of notches, each notch corresponding to a locking platform, and the notches are used for the locking platform to be inserted into the adapter ring; when the locking platform is rotated into the adapter ring and the adapter ring is rotated to the second position, when viewed along the axial direction of the fixed shaft, at least a portion of the locking platform is offset from the notch.

[0013] In some embodiments, along the circumferential direction of the fixed axis, the length of each notch corresponds to the length of each card holder in a one-to-one manner, and at least two card holders have different lengths.

[0014] In some embodiments, the adapter ring is provided with a movable groove, the bottom of which is provided with a through groove, and the end of the fixed shaft away from the second frame is provided with a second limiting groove; the camera device includes a second limiting component, which includes a second elastic member and a second snap-fit ​​member. The second snap-fit ​​member is slidably disposed in the movable groove, and at least partially passes through the through groove. The second elastic member is received in the movable groove, one end of which abuts against the bottom of the movable groove, and the other end of which abuts against the second snap-fit ​​member; when the adapter ring is in the second position, the portion of the second snap-fit ​​member protruding from the through groove is snapped into the second limiting groove to restrict the rotation of the adapter ring relative to the fixed shaft. The second elastic member is configured to keep the second snap-fit ​​member snapped into the second limiting groove; when the second snap-fit ​​member is pressed to separate it from the second limiting groove, the second snap-fit ​​member releases the restriction on the adapter ring.

[0015] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted in this application embodiment is: to provide a drone, including a drone body and the above-mentioned shooting device, wherein the first frame of the camera device is disposed on the drone body.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this application embodiment are as follows: Unlike the prior art, in this application embodiment, by setting a buffer mechanism between the first frame and the second frame, when the UAV body shakes during flight, the buffer mechanism can reduce the shaking amplitude of the second frame and the adapter mechanism set on the second frame, thereby reducing the shaking amplitude of the adapter ring installed on the adapter mechanism and the camera installed on the adapter ring, and thus reducing the shaking of the image captured by the camera, which is beneficial to improving the quality of the image captured by the camera. In addition, the adapter mechanism includes a fixed shaft and a movable part. The movable part is provided with a connecting terminal and can rotate relative to the fixed shaft. Therefore, before installing the adapter ring to the fixed shaft, the position of the movable part can be adjusted so that the connecting terminal is in the position of mating with the connecting port, so that the connecting terminal can be smoothly inserted into the connecting port. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adapter bracket provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the adapter bracket provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the imaging device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the imaging device provided in the embodiments of this application in an exploded state; Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the transfer mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 7 In this embodiment of the application, when the moving part is in the first position, along Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure after AA is cut open; Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An enlarged view of the area shown in section A; Figure 9 When the moving part leaves the first position, along Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure after AA is cut open; Figure 10This is a partial structural diagram of the imaging device when one end of the fixed shaft is inserted into the annular groove of the adapter ring in an embodiment of this application; Figure 11 This is a partial structural diagram of the imaging device when the adapter ring is in the second position in an embodiment of this application; Figure 12 This is a partial structural diagram of the imaging device when the adapter ring is in the second position in an embodiment of this application; Figure 13 This is a partial structural diagram of the imaging device when the adapter ring is in the second position in an embodiment of this application; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drone provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0019] Attached icon number 1000. Camera device; 2000. UAV body; 100. Adapter bracket; 1. First frame; 11. First lug; 2. Buffer mechanism; 21. Silicone cushioning pad; 3. Second frame; 31. Second lug; 4. Adapter mechanism; 41. Fixed shaft; 411. Mounting groove; 412. First limiting groove; 413. First side wall; 414. Second side wall; 415. Transition surface; 416. Locking platform; 4161. Guide slope; 417. Second limiting groove; 418. Guide groove; 42. Movable part; 421. Connecting terminal; 422. Receiving groove; 423. Positioning protrusion; 43. First limiting assembly; 431. First elastic element; 432. First locking element; 4321. Spherical head; 5. Connectors; 200. Adapter ring; 201. Connection port; 202. Positioning hole; 203. Notch; 204. Movable groove; 205. Annular groove; 206. Through groove; 207. Protruding structure; 300, Second limiting component; 301, Second elastic element; 302, Second snap-fit ​​element; 3021, Pressing part; 3022, Connecting part; 3023, Snap-fit ​​part; X, axial direction; Y, circumferential direction. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," etc., used in this specification indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0022] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0023] In related technologies, drones are typically equipped with camera devices, enabling them to capture images from the air and transmit them back to the ground via wireless signals, thus enabling aerial operations. However, air currents are common in the air, and when drones pass through these currents, they are prone to shaking. Consequently, the camera devices also shake along with the drone, resulting in a decrease in the quality of the captured images.

[0024] To at least partially solve the above problems, this application provides an adapter bracket, a shooting device, and a drone, which can reduce the amplitude of camera shake and improve the quality of the captured images.

[0025] The specific structure and function of this application are described in detail below.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The adapter bracket 100 includes a first frame 1, a buffer mechanism 2, a second frame 3, and an adapter mechanism 4. The first frame 1 is configured to be fixed to the drone body 2000 (described below). One end of the buffer mechanism 2 is connected to the first frame 1, and the second frame 3 is connected to the end of the buffer mechanism 2 away from the first frame 1. One end of the adapter mechanism 4 is fixed to the second frame 3, and the other end is configured to connect to the adapter ring 200 described below, which is used to fix a camera (not shown). The buffer mechanism 2 reduces vibration transmission between the first frame 1 and the second frame 3. When the drone encounters airflow and vibrates, the buffer mechanism 2 reduces the camera's vibration amplitude, thereby reducing the shaking of the captured image and improving the quality of the captured image.

[0027] The aforementioned buffer mechanism 2 includes several silicone buffer pads 21, which are distributed in a circumferential pattern. One end of each silicone buffer pad 21 is connected to the first frame 1, and the other end of each silicone buffer pad 21 is connected to the second frame 3. Each silicone buffer pad 21 can form a buffer between the first frame 1 and the second frame 3, thereby reducing the vibration transmission between the first frame 1 and the second frame 3, and thus reducing the vibration amplitude of the camera.

[0028] In some embodiments, the first frame 1 is provided with a plurality of first lugs 11, which are arranged in a circumferentially spaced manner. The second frame 3 is provided with a plurality of second lugs 31, which are also arranged in a circumferentially spaced manner. One end of a silicone cushioning pad 21 is fixed to a first lug 11, and the other end of the silicone cushioning pad 21 is fixed to a second lug 31, thereby achieving cushioning between the first frame 1 and the second frame 3.

[0029] For the aforementioned transfer mechanism 4, please refer to... Figure 3 and Figure 4The adapter mechanism 4 includes a fixed shaft 41 and a movable member 42. One end of the fixed shaft 41 is fixed to the second frame 3, and the other end of the fixed shaft 41 is used to connect to the adapter ring 200. A mounting groove 411 is provided at the end of the fixed shaft 41 away from the second frame 3. The movable member 42 is received in the mounting groove 411 and can rotate relative to the fixed shaft 41, with its rotation axis approximately coinciding with the axis of the fixed shaft 41. A connection terminal 421 is provided at the end of the movable member 42 facing the opening of the mounting groove 411. The connection terminal 421 is electrically connected to the UAV body 2000 via a connector 5. The connection terminal 421 is used to insert and cooperate with the connection port 201 on the adapter ring 200, so that the connection terminal 421 and the connection port 201 form an electrical connection. The connection port 201 is used for electrical connection with the camera. When the adapter ring 200 is connected to the fixed shaft 41, the connecting terminal 421 is inserted into the connecting port 201 to form an electrical connection. This allows the camera mounted on the adapter ring 200 to achieve an electrical connection with the drone body 2000 through the connecting port 201, the connecting terminal 421, and the connector 5. This facilitates the transmission of images captured by the camera to the drone body 2000 in the form of electrical signals. The drone body 2000 then transmits the signals wirelessly to ground equipment, such as a remote controller, mobile phone, or computer. In this embodiment, since the movable part 42 can rotate relative to the fixed shaft 41, the position of the movable part 42 can be adjusted before installing the adapter ring 200 onto the fixed shaft 41, so that the connecting terminal 421 is in a mating position with the connecting port 201, allowing the connecting terminal 421 to be smoothly inserted into the connecting port 201.

[0030] In some of the embodiments, please refer to Figures 5 to 9 The fixed shaft 41 is provided with a first limiting groove 412, which is located on the side wall of the mounting groove 411 and communicates with the mounting groove 411. The adapter mechanism 4 includes a first limiting component 43, which is movably disposed on the movable member 42. When the movable member 42 rotates relative to the fixed shaft 41 to a first position, such as... Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, at least a portion of the first limiting component 43 is engaged with the first limiting groove 412. With the cooperation of the first limiting component and the first limiting groove 412, the first limiting component 43 restricts the rotation of the movable component 42. It should be noted that when the movable component 42 is in the first position, the connecting terminal 421 is in a mating position with the connecting port 201. That is, when the movable component 42 is in the first position, during the installation of the adapter ring 200 onto the fixed shaft 41, the connecting terminal 421 can be directly inserted into the connecting port 201, thereby achieving an electrical connection between the connecting terminal 421 and the connecting port 201. It should also be noted that when the first limiting component 43 is engaged with the first limiting groove 412, if a torque greater than or equal to a first preset torque is applied to the movable component 42 or the fixed shaft 41, the first limiting component 43 can disengage from the first limiting groove 412, such as... Figure 9 As shown, this eliminates the limitation on the movable part 42. In this embodiment, by setting the first limiting component 43, the movable part 42 can be kept in the first position. When the adapter ring 200 is installed onto the fixed shaft 41, the connecting terminal 421 can be smoothly inserted into the connecting port 201, which helps to reduce the assembly difficulty between the adapter ring 200 and the fixed shaft 41 and improves the stability of the electrical connection between the connecting terminal 421 and the connecting port 201.

[0031] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 7 to 9 The movable member 42 has a receiving groove 422 on its sidewall facing the first limiting groove 412. The first limiting component 43 includes a first elastic member 431 and a first locking member 432. The first elastic member 431 is received in the receiving groove 422, and one end of the first elastic member 431 abuts against the bottom of the receiving groove 422. One end of the first locking member 432 is located inside the receiving groove 422, and one end of the first locking member 432 abuts against the first elastic member 431. The other end of the first locking member 432 protrudes outside the receiving groove 422, and the first locking member 432 can slide along the axial direction X of the receiving groove 422. When the movable member 42 is in the first position, such as... Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, under the elastic force of the first elastic member 431, at least a portion of the first locking member 432 remains locked in the first limiting groove 412, thereby restricting the rotation of the movable member 42 relative to the fixed shaft 41 under the action of the first locking member 432. If a torque greater than or equal to the first preset torque is applied to the movable member 42 or the fixed shaft 41, the first locking member 432 can be disengaged from the first limiting groove 412, such as... Figure 9 As shown, this cancels the limit on the movable part 42.

[0032] In some embodiments, the first preset torque can be one of 1N*m, 2N*m, 3N*m, 4N*m, 5N*m, 6N*m, 7N*m, 8N*m, 9N*m, and 10N*m.

[0033] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 The first snap-fit ​​member 432 has a spherical head 4321 at its end away from the first elastic member 431. The spherical head 4321 abuts against the side wall of the mounting groove 411, and when the movable member 42 is in the first position, the spherical head 4321 is snapped into the first limiting groove 412, thereby restricting the rotation of the movable member 42 relative to the fixed shaft 41. In this embodiment, by providing the spherical head 4321, the contact area between the snap-fit ​​member and the side wall of the mounting groove 411 can be reduced, thereby reducing friction and thus reducing the torque required to rotate the movable member 42.

[0034] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The mounting groove 411 has a first sidewall 413, which is approximately a circular cylindrical surface. The first limiting groove 412 has a second sidewall 414, which protrudes outward toward an axis away from the mounting groove 411. The fixed shaft 41 is provided with a transition surface 415. Along the circumferential direction Y of the fixed shaft 41, the transition surface 415 extends in an approximately arc shape. One end of the transition surface 415 is connected to the first sidewall 413, and the other end of the transition surface 415 is connected to the second sidewall 414. The transition surface 415 is used to guide the first snap-fit ​​member 432 to snap into or out of the first limiting groove 412, which helps to reduce the resistance of the first snap-fit ​​member 432 snapping into or out of the first limiting groove 412 and reduces the difficulty of operation.

[0035] In some embodiments, the second sidewall 414 extends in a generally arc shape along the circumferential direction Y of the fixed axis 41, which helps to further reduce the resistance of the first snap-fit ​​member 432 when it snaps into or leaves the first limiting groove 412.

[0036] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 7 to 9 The first sidewall 413 of the mounting groove 411 is provided with a third limiting groove 4131, and the movable member 42 is provided with a limiting lug 424. The limiting lug 424 is at least partially received in the third limiting groove 4131, and the limiting lug 424 can slide within the third limiting groove 4131, thereby limiting the travel of the movable member 42 relative to the fixed shaft 41. And when the movable member 42 is in the first position, such as Figure 7As shown, the limiting lug 424 abuts against the side wall 4132 of the third limiting groove 4131 that is closest to the first limiting groove 412 in the clockwise direction S. The aforementioned transition surface 415 is located on the side of the first limiting groove 412 facing the side wall 4132 of the third limiting groove 4131. In other words, when the first latching member 432 is latched into the first limiting groove 412, the first latching member 432 can only leave the first limiting groove 412 from the side where the transition surface 415 is located. In this way, when the user operates the movable member 42 to rotate, the movable member 42 can be continuously rotated in the clockwise direction S until the limiting lug 424 abuts against the side wall 4132 of the third limiting groove 4131 facing the first limiting groove 412. Under the restriction of the third limiting groove 4131, the movable member 42 cannot continue to rotate in the clockwise direction S. At this time, it means that the movable member 42 is in the first position. Then, the adapter ring 200 is installed on the fixed shaft 41. This is conducive to the smooth docking of the connecting terminal 421 on the movable member 42 and the connecting port 201 on the adapter ring 200, reducing the risk of difficulty in docking the connecting terminal 421 and the connecting port 201 due to the position deviation of the movable member 42 relative to the fixed shaft 41.

[0037] It is worth noting that the clockwise direction S or counterclockwise direction N mentioned in this application are both in the context of... Figure 7 The view shown is the reference, in which the circumferential direction Y of the fixed axis 41 is the same as the clockwise direction S.

[0038] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The movable part 42 is provided with a positioning protrusion 423, which is configured to engage with the positioning hole 202 provided in the adapter ring 200. When the adapter ring 200 is installed on the fixed shaft 41, the positioning accuracy between the movable part 42 and the adapter ring 200 can be improved, which is conducive to the smooth insertion of the connecting terminal 421 into the connecting port 201.

[0039] In some embodiments, there are multiple positioning protrusions 423, which are spaced apart. The adapter ring 200 is provided with multiple positioning holes 202, and a positioning protrusion 423 is used to insert into a positioning hole 202, thereby further improving the positioning accuracy between the movable member 42 and the connecting terminal 421.

[0040] In this embodiment, by providing a buffer mechanism 2 between the first frame 1 and the second frame 3, when the UAV body 2000 vibrates during flight, the buffer mechanism 2 reduces the vibration amplitude of the second frame 3 and the adapter mechanism 4 mounted on the second frame 3. This reduces the vibration amplitude of the adapter ring 200 mounted on the adapter mechanism 4 and the camera mounted on the adapter ring 200, thereby reducing the vibration of the images captured by the camera and improving the quality of the images captured by the camera. In addition, the adapter mechanism 4 includes a fixed shaft 41 and a movable part 42. The movable part 42 is provided with a connecting terminal 421 and can rotate relative to the fixed shaft 41. Therefore, before installing the adapter ring 200 onto the fixed shaft 41, the position of the movable part 42 can be adjusted so that the connecting terminal 421 is in a mating position with the connecting port 201, so that the connecting terminal 421 can be smoothly inserted into the connecting port 201.

[0041] This application also provides 1000 embodiments of the imaging device; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The shooting device 1000 includes the aforementioned camera, the aforementioned adapter ring 200, and the aforementioned adapter bracket 100. The adapter ring 200 is provided with the aforementioned connection port 201 and the aforementioned positioning hole 202. The camera is detachably mounted on the adapter ring 200. When the camera is mounted on the adapter ring 200, the camera is electrically connected to the connection port 201. The adapter ring 200 is detachably mounted on the end of the fixed shaft 41 away from the second frame 3. When the adapter ring 200 is mounted on the fixed shaft 41, the connection terminal 421 and the connection port 201 are plugged in and electrically connected, so that the camera can sequentially achieve an electrical connection with the drone body 2000 through the connection port 201, the connection terminal 421, and the connector 5. Thus, the camera can transmit the captured image to the drone body 2000 in the form of an electrical signal, and the drone body 2000 then transmits the captured image to the ground equipment via a wireless signal.

[0042] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 10 The fixed shaft 41 and the adapter ring 200 are locked together, thus achieving a detachable connection between them. Specifically, a plurality of locking platforms 416 are provided at the end of the fixed shaft 41 away from the second frame 3, and these platforms are spaced apart along the circumferential direction Y of the fixed shaft 41. The adapter ring 200 is provided with a plurality of notches 203, each notch 203 corresponding to a locking platform 416, and the notches 203 are used for inserting the locking platform 416 into the adapter ring 200. When the locking platform 416 is inserted into the adapter ring 200 and the adapter ring 200 is rotated to a second position relative to the fixed shaft 41, such as... Figure 11As shown, when viewed along the axial direction X of the fixed shaft 41, at least a portion of the locking platform 416 is offset from the notch 203, thereby achieving the locking and fixing between the adapter ring 200 and the fixed shaft 41. In this embodiment, the locking and fixing between the adapter ring 200 and the fixed shaft 41 is achieved through the locking platform 416, making assembly simple and convenient.

[0043] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 10 Along the circumferential direction Y of the fixed shaft 41, the length of each notch 203 corresponds to the length of each clamping platform 416, so that the clamping platform 416 can be inserted into the adapter ring 200 through the notch 203. Along the circumferential direction Y of the fixed shaft 41, at least two clamping platforms 416 have different lengths, thus preventing mistake-proofing during the installation of the adapter ring 200 onto the fixed shaft 41.

[0044] It is worth noting that, due to manufacturing or assembly errors, when the length of the notch 203 differs from the length of the corresponding card plate 416 by less than 5%, the two lengths should also be considered equal.

[0045] It is worth noting that the assembly process between the adapter ring 200 and the fixed shaft 41 is as follows: First, rotate the movable part 42 clockwise in the direction S to the first position, such as... Figure 7 As shown; then take out the adapter ring 200, so that the several locking plates 416 on the fixed shaft 41 correspond one-to-one with the several notches 203 of the adapter ring 200, as shown. Figure 4 As shown, in the axial direction X of the fixed shaft 41, the projection of each card holder 416 coincides with the corresponding notch 203. At this time, along the axial direction X of the fixed shaft 41, the aforementioned connecting terminal 421 is aligned with the connecting port 201, and the aforementioned positioning protrusion 423 is aligned with the positioning hole 202. Then, the adapter ring 200 or the fixed shaft 41 is moved along the axial direction X of the fixed shaft 41, so that each card holder 416 is inserted into the adapter ring 200 from the corresponding notch 203, as shown. Figure 10 As shown, during this process, the connecting terminal 421 is gradually inserted into the connecting port 201, and the positioning protrusion 423 is gradually inserted into the positioning hole 202; finally, the fixed shaft 41 is rotated clockwise S or the adapter ring 200 is rotated counterclockwise N, so that the adapter ring 200 rotates to the second position, as shown. Figure 11As shown, when viewed along the axial direction X of the fixed shaft 41, at least a portion of each locking plate 416 is offset from each notch 203, thereby achieving the assembly between the adapter ring 200 and the fixed shaft 41. It should be noted that since the movable part 42 can rotate relative to the fixed shaft 41, and its axis of rotation is approximately coincident with the axis of the fixed shaft 41, during the rotation of the adapter ring 200 to the second position, with the combined cooperation of the connecting terminal 421 and the connecting port 201, and the positioning protrusion 423 and the positioning hole 202, the adapter ring 200 drives the movable part 42 to rotate. This allows the adapter ring 200 to rotate to the second position even when the connecting terminal 421 is inserted into the connecting port 201 and the positioning protrusion 423 is inserted into the positioning hole 202, thus achieving the assembly between the adapter ring 200 and the fixed shaft 41.

[0046] It is also worth noting that the process of disassembling the adapter ring 200 from the fixed shaft 41 is the reverse of the assembly process. The disassembly process is as follows: First, rotate the fixed shaft 41 counterclockwise (N) or rotate the adapter ring 200 clockwise (S). With the cooperation of the connecting terminal 421, the connecting port 201, the positioning protrusion 423, and the positioning hole 202, the adapter ring 200 drives the movable part 42 to rotate counterclockwise (N) until the movable part 42 rotates to the point where the first locking piece 432 engages with the first limiting groove 412. At this point, the movable part 42 cannot continue to rotate due to the restriction of the first locking piece 432 and the first limiting groove 412, indicating that the movable part 42 is in the first position. At this point, the operator cannot continue to rotate the adapter ring 200. Furthermore, at this time, when observed along the axial direction (X) of the fixed shaft 41, the projections of each locking platform 416 coincide with the corresponding notches 203. Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown; then, by moving the adapter ring 200 or the fixed shaft 41 along the axial direction X of the fixed shaft 41, each locking plate 416 can be disengaged from the adapter ring 200 at the corresponding notch 203, as shown. Figure 4 As shown, this completes the disassembly of the adapter ring 200.

[0047] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 10 Each card holder 416 is equipped with a guide ramp 4161, which is located on the side of the card holder 416 facing the second frame 3. With this configuration, after each card holder 416 is inserted into the adapter ring 200, the protruding structure 207 on the adapter ring 200 can be avoided, allowing the adapter ring 200 to rotate smoothly to the second position.

[0048] In some embodiments, the connecting terminal 421 can move or swing within a preset distance, so that during the process of inserting each card holder 416 into the adapter ring 200, the connecting terminal 421 can swing, allowing the connecting terminal 421 to be smoothly inserted into the connecting port 201 and form an electrical connection. This setting helps to reduce the installation difficulty of the adapter ring 200. It is worth noting that the preset distance can be 0.5 mm.

[0049] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 10 The camera device 1000 also includes a second limiting component 300, which is movably disposed on the adapter ring 200, and when the adapter ring 200 is in the second position, such as Figure 12 As shown, the second limiting component 300 locks the adapter ring 200 in the second position, thereby reducing the risk of the adapter ring 200 disengaging from the fixed shaft 41. When it is necessary to disassemble the adapter ring 200, the second limiting component 300 can be operated to release the locking of the adapter ring 200. Then, the adapter ring 200 can be rotated so that the projection of each locking plate 416 on the axial direction X of the fixed shaft 41 aligns with each notch 203. Finally, the locking plates 416 are disengaged from the corresponding notches 203 along the axial direction X of the fixed shaft 41, thus achieving the disassembly of the adapter ring 200.

[0050] Specifically, please refer to Figure 4 The adapter ring 200 is provided with a movable groove 204 and an annular groove 205. The annular groove 205 is used for inserting the end of the fixed shaft 41 away from the second frame 3 to achieve a snap-fit ​​fixation between the adapter ring 200 and the fixed shaft 41. The bottom of the movable groove 204 is provided with a through groove 206, which communicates with the annular groove 205. The end of the movable groove 204 away from the through groove 206 is connected to the outside. Please refer to... Figure 4 and Figure 11The aforementioned second limiting component 300 includes a second elastic member 301 and a second locking member 302. The second elastic member 301 is received in the movable groove 204, and the second locking member 302 is slidably disposed in the movable groove 204. The second locking member 302 at least partially passes through the through groove 206 and extends into the annular groove 205. The portion of the second locking member 302 located in the annular groove 205 is used to engage with the fixed shaft 41. One end of the second elastic member 301 abuts against the bottom of the movable groove 204, and the other end abuts against the second locking member 302. The second elastic member 301 is configured to keep the second locking member 302 engaged with the fixed shaft 41. A second limiting groove 417 is provided at the end of the fixed shaft 41 away from the second frame 3. When the adapter ring 200 is in the second position relative to the fixed shaft 41, the second locking member 302 is engaged in the second limiting groove 417 under the action of the second elastic member 301, thereby restricting the rotation of the adapter ring 200 relative to the fixed shaft 41 and reducing the risk of the adapter ring 200 disengaging from the fixed shaft 41. It is worth noting that at least part of the second locking member 302 is exposed in the opening of the movable groove 204. When the second locking member 302 is pressed, it can break through the restriction of the second elastic member 301, and then the second locking member 302 slides along the through groove 206, so that the second locking member 302 disengages from the second limiting groove 417, thereby removing the restriction on the adapter ring 200. At this time, the user can rotate the adapter ring 200, thereby rotating the rotating ring to the position where the above-mentioned locking platform 416 and the above-mentioned notch 203 are aligned one by one, and then remove the adapter ring 200 from the fixed shaft 41. In this embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​member 302 is held in place in the second limiting groove 417 by the second elastic member 301, which helps to reduce the risk that the second snap-fit ​​member 302 will disengage from the second limiting groove 417 without manual pressing, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the adapter ring 200 and the fixed shaft 41.

[0051] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 12 The second latching member 302 includes a pressing part 3021, a connecting part 3022, and a latching part 3023. The pressing part 3021 is slidably disposed in the movable groove 204, and the pressing part 3021 at least partially protrudes from the opening of the movable groove 204. One end of the connecting part 3022 is connected to the pressing part 3021, and the other end passes through the through groove 206 and extends into the annular groove 205. The connecting part 3022 can slide along the through groove 206, thereby restricting the sliding direction of the second latching member 302. The latching part 3023 is disposed at the end of the connecting part 3022 away from the pressing part 3021. A guide groove 418 is provided at the end of the fixed shaft 41 away from the second frame 3. One end of the guide groove 418 communicates with the second limiting groove 417. When the fixed shaft 41 is inserted into the annular groove 205 of the adapter ring 200, the locking part 3023 is at least partially received in the end of the guide groove 418 away from the second limiting groove 417. Figure 13 As shown, at this time, rotating the adapter ring 200 counterclockwise N, under the action of the guide groove 418, the locking part 3023 gradually slides towards the position where the guide groove 418 communicates with the second limiting groove 417; when the adapter ring 200 rotates to the second position, as... Figure 12 As shown, the locking part 3023 slides to the position where the guide groove 418 communicates with the second limiting groove 417. Under the action of the second elastic member 301, the locking part 3023 slides into and remains locked in the second limiting groove 417, thereby restricting the rotation of the adapter ring 200 and reducing the risk of the adapter ring 200 leaving the second position. It is worth noting that when it is necessary to disassemble the adapter ring 200, the locking part 3023 can be disengaged from the second limiting groove 417 by pressing the pressing part 3021, such as... Figure 12 As shown, at this time, the locking part 3023 removes the restriction on the adapter ring 200, and the adapter ring 200 can rotate clockwise in the direction S relative to the fixed shaft 41. When the adapter ring 200 rotates to the position where the locking platform 416 and the notch 203 are aligned one by one, the adapter ring 200 can be detached from the fixed shaft 41, thereby realizing the disassembly of the adapter ring 200.

[0052] This application also provides drone embodiments; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 14 The drone includes the aforementioned drone body 2000 and the aforementioned camera device 1000. The camera device 1000 is fixed to the drone body 2000 via the first frame 1, so that the drone body 2000 can carry the camera device 1000 during flight, thereby facilitating the camera device 1000 to capture images from the air.

[0053] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An adapter bracket, characterized in that, include: The first frame is configured to be fixed to the drone body; A buffer mechanism, one end of which is connected to the first frame; The second frame is connected to the other end of the buffer mechanism; The adapter mechanism includes a fixed shaft and a movable component. One end of the fixed shaft is disposed on the second frame, and the other end of the fixed shaft is configured to be connected to an adapter ring. The end of the fixed shaft away from the second frame is provided with a mounting groove. The movable component is rotatably disposed in the mounting groove. The movable component is provided with a connecting terminal, and the connecting terminal is configured to be electrically connected to the connecting port of the adapter ring.

2. The adapter bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter includes a first limiting component, which is movably disposed on the movable part. The fixed shaft is provided with a first limiting groove. When the movable part rotates relative to the fixed shaft to a first position, at least a portion of the first limiting component is engaged with the first limiting groove.

3. The adapter bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side wall of the movable part is provided with a receiving groove; The first limiting component includes a first elastic member and a first snap-fit ​​member. The first elastic member is received in the receiving groove. One end of the first snap-fit ​​member abuts against the first elastic member, and the other end protrudes out of the receiving groove. The first snap-fit ​​member can slide along the axial direction of the receiving groove. When the movable part is in the first position, under the action of the first elastic member, at least a portion of the first snap-fit ​​member snaps into the first limiting groove.

4. The adapter bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting groove has a first sidewall, the first limiting groove has a second sidewall, and the fixed shaft is provided with a transition surface. The transition surface bends and extends along the circumferential direction of the fixed shaft. One end of the transition surface is connected to the first sidewall, and the other end is connected to the second sidewall.

5. The adapter bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable component is provided with a positioning protrusion, which is configured to engage with the positioning hole of the adapter ring.

6. A camera device, characterized in that, The device includes a camera, an adapter ring, and an adapter bracket according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein the adapter ring is removably mounted on the end of the fixed axis away from the second frame, and the camera is mounted on the adapter ring.

7. The camera device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixed shaft is provided with a plurality of clamping platforms, which are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the fixed shaft. The adapter ring is provided with a plurality of notches, one notch corresponding to one card holder, and the notch is used for inserting the card holder into the adapter ring; When the card holder is rotated to be located inside the adapter ring, and the adapter ring is rotated to the second position, when viewed along the axial direction of the fixed shaft, at least a portion of the card holder is offset from the notch.

8. The camera device according to claim 7, characterized in that, Along the circumferential direction of the fixed axis, the length of each notch corresponds to the length of each card platform, and at least two card platforms have different lengths.

9. The camera device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The adapter ring is provided with a movable groove, the bottom of the movable groove is provided with a through groove, and the end of the fixed shaft away from the second frame is provided with a second limiting groove. The camera device includes a second limiting component, which includes a second elastic member and a second snap-fit ​​member. The second snap-fit ​​member is slidably disposed in the movable groove and at least partially passes through the through groove. The second elastic member is received in the movable groove, with one end of the second elastic member abutting against the bottom of the movable groove and the other end of the second elastic member abutting against the second snap-fit ​​member. When the adapter ring is in the second position, the portion of the second snap-fit ​​protruding from the through groove snaps into the second limiting groove to restrict the rotation of the adapter ring relative to the fixed shaft. The second elastic member is configured to keep the second snap-fit ​​snap-fit ​​in the second limiting groove. When the second snap-fit ​​snap-fit ​​snaps is pressed to separate it from the second limiting groove, the second snap-fit ​​snap-fit ​​snaps out of its restriction on the adapter ring.

10. A drone, characterized in that, It includes a drone body and a camera device as described in any one of claims 6-9, wherein a first frame of the camera device is disposed on the drone body.

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