A drone holder regional integration connecting mechanism
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522497788.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-25
AI Technical Summary
[0005]但是，上述相关技术中，存在以下缺陷，现有无人机云台结构单一，在面对多样化的巡检任务，例如检测热异常或结构缺陷的时候，其云台设备功能单一，更换困难，对于巡检的适应性和效率受到严重限制，进而导致巡检范围受限，数据收集不够全面，一个起飞架次内的巡检效益降低，导致资源的浪费和面对故障时响应迟缓
[0018]1. 通过可转动的延伸板与转动组件的协同设计，显著提升了设备安装的灵活性与适应性。转动电机驱动转动杆，带动延伸板绕安装座偏转，实现了云台安装空间的扩展与角度自由调节，使得无人机能够根据不同巡检任务快速调整搭载设备的视角与位置，有效解决了现有云台功能单一、设备更换困难的缺陷，提高了单次飞行任务的作业效率与任务多样性；
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and more specifically, to an integrated connection mechanism for the gimbal area of a UAV. Background Technology
[0002] The content in this section only provides background information related to this utility model and may not constitute prior art.
[0003] Regular inspections are crucial in the daily routine of hydropower and photovoltaic power plants. The primary reason is to ensure the safe and stable operation of equipment and prevent potential malfunctions. Hydropower plants need to monitor turbines, generators, and dam structures to prevent flooding or mechanical failures. Photovoltaic power plants, on the other hand, need to focus on the cleanliness of solar panels, connector status, and inverter performance to avoid efficiency degradation caused by dirt or hot spots. The aim is to detect problems early, such as wear, corrosion, or abnormal heating, thereby extending equipment lifespan, improving power generation efficiency, and reducing unexpected downtime and maintenance costs. Through this preventative maintenance, not only can the reliability of power supply be guaranteed, but operational management can also be optimized, improving overall economic efficiency and safety, and ensuring the power plant can continuously and efficiently generate electricity in complex environments.
[0004] With the development of drone technology, inspection methods have been revolutionized through automation. Drone inspections, equipped with high-definition cameras, thermal imagers, or lidar, can fly autonomously or remotely, covering a wide area, by pre-planning routes. The process includes setting parameters before flight, real-time data acquisition (such as taking pictures and measuring temperature), and transmitting data to the control center. Using AI algorithms to analyze the data, it can quickly identify equipment anomalies, such as cracks in photovoltaic panels or overheating of water and electricity components. This method is more efficient and safer than manual inspection, reducing human risk and cost. It is especially suitable for complex terrains, such as high dams or large-area photovoltaic arrays, significantly improving inspection accuracy, frequency, and response speed, and realizing intelligent operation and maintenance management.
[0005] However, the aforementioned technologies have the following drawbacks: the existing UAV gimbals have a simple structure. When faced with diverse inspection tasks, such as detecting thermal anomalies or structural defects, their gimbal equipment has limited functionality and is difficult to replace. This severely limits their adaptability and efficiency in inspection, resulting in a limited inspection range, insufficient data collection, reduced inspection efficiency within a single takeoff, waste of resources, and slow response to malfunctions. Utility Model Content
[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an integrated connection mechanism for the gimbal area of a drone, which can improve inspection efficiency.
[0007] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0008] An integrated connection mechanism for a drone gimbal area includes a body, a connecting frame disposed below the body, an extension plate rotatably disposed at the bottom of the connecting frame along the length direction of the connecting frame, a rotating assembly disposed on the connecting frame, the rotating assembly being used to drive the extension plate to rotate, and a mounting platform disposed on the extension plate; the rotating assembly includes a rotating component and a rotating rod, the rotating component being fixedly disposed on the connecting frame, one end of the rotating rod being drively connected to the output shaft of the rotating component, and the other end being drively connected to the extension plate.
[0009] In some possible embodiments, a guide groove is provided on the side wall along the length direction of the extension plate in the vertical direction, a guide block is slidably disposed in the guide groove, a connecting shaft is rotatably disposed at the end of the guide block away from the guide groove, and the end of the connecting shaft away from the guide block is rotatably connected to the end of the rotating rod away from the rotating component.
[0010] In some possible embodiments, the bottom of the connecting frame is fixedly provided with a mounting part, the rotating component is configured as a rotating motor, the rotating component is fixedly provided on the mounting part, the mounting part is provided with a through hole, the output shaft of the rotating component passes through the through hole and is rotatably connected to the end of the rotating rod, the connecting frame is fixedly provided with a mounting base, and the extension plate is rotatably provided on the mounting base.
[0011] In some possible embodiments, the connecting frame is provided with an abutment strip, which is arranged along the length of the connecting frame and is used to abut against the side wall of the extension plate.
[0012] In some possible embodiments, a groove is provided vertically on the side wall of the mounting base, a slider is slidably disposed in the groove, a connecting part is fixedly disposed on the side wall of the slider away from the groove, the bottom end of the connecting part is fixedly connected to the abutment strip, an elastic element is disposed in the groove, and the elastic element acts on the slider to make the slider have an upward movement tendency.
[0013] In some possible embodiments, a sliding rod is fixedly arranged in the groove along the length of the groove, and a through sliding hole is opened on the slider along the length of the groove. The sliding rod passes through the sliding hole, and the slider is slidably arranged on the sliding rod. The elastic element is set as a spring, which is sleeved on the sliding rod. One end of the elastic element is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the groove, and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slider.
[0014] In some possible embodiments, the top side of the abutment strip near the extension plate is set as a slope, the slope angle is set to 45°, the slope is set towards the extension plate, the slope is used to slide and abut against the side wall of the extension plate, and a sliding layer is provided on the slope.
[0015] In some possible embodiments, ball bearings are embedded in the sidewall of the guide block for rolling contact with the inner wall of the guide groove.
[0016] In some possible embodiments, two extension plates are provided, one on each side of the connecting frame. Two sets of rotating components are correspondingly provided, each set corresponding to one of the two extension plates. These two sets of rotating components are used to drive the two extension plates to deflect in a direction that moves closer to or further away from each other.
[0017] In summary, the technical solution of this utility model embodiment has at least the following advantages and beneficial effects:
[0018] 1. The synergistic design of the rotatable extension plate and rotating components significantly improves the flexibility and adaptability of equipment installation. The rotating motor drives the rotating rod, causing the extension plate to deflect around the mounting base, realizing the expansion of the gimbal installation space and free adjustment of the angle. This allows the UAV to quickly adjust the viewing angle and position of the mounted equipment according to different inspection tasks, effectively solving the shortcomings of existing gimbals in terms of single function and difficulty in equipment replacement, and improving the operational efficiency and mission diversity of a single flight mission.
[0019] 2. Through the cooperation of the guide groove and the guide block, the transmission connection between the rotating rod and the extension plate is realized through the connecting shaft, which ensures that the motion trajectory of the extension plate during rotation is accurate and stable. The sliding of the guide block in the guide groove effectively constrains the motion freedom of the extension plate, preventing unnecessary shaking or deviation during adjustment and flight, thereby providing a stable working platform for the high-precision detection equipment and ensuring the clarity and accuracy of data acquisition.
[0020] 3. By setting up elastic elements and abutment strips, the angle holding effect and overall stability of the extension plate are improved. The elastic elements continuously apply an upward force to the abutment strip through the slider, so that it keeps it in close contact with the side wall of the extension plate. After the extension plate is adjusted to the required angle, it can provide reliable friction damping and rigid support, preventing it from loosening on its own when the airflow is disturbed or the UAV is maneuvering, thus ensuring the fixation and stability of the inspection view during flight.
[0021] 4. By setting extension plates on both sides of the connecting frame, and driving the two extension plates through their respective independently driven rotating components, two independently adjustable and completely different inspection devices can be installed on both sides of the connecting frame at the same time. This allows the UAV to complete the synchronous acquisition of multimodal data in a single flight mission, expanding the information dimension and coverage of a single inspection, and avoiding the cumbersome process of multiple take-offs and landings due to equipment function limitations, thus significantly improving the overall efficiency of inspection operations. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotation structure of the extension plate in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the rotating assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the mounting base according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the abutment strip and inclined surface in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0027] Icons: 1. Body; 2. Connecting frame; 21. Top connecting plate; 22. Connecting column; 23. Bottom connecting plate; 3. Extension plate; 31. Mounting platform; 4. Rotating assembly; 41. Rotating component; 42. Rotating rod; 5. Guide groove; 51. Guide block; 52. Connecting shaft; 6. Mounting part; 61. Through hole; 7. Mounting seat; 71. Abutment strip; 72. Slide groove; 73. Slider; 74. Connecting part; 75. Sliding rod; 76. Elastic component; 8. Inclined surface. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0029] The following is for reference Figures 1 to 5 The present invention will be described in further detail below.
[0030] Reference Figure 1 An integrated connection mechanism for a drone gimbal area includes a body 1 and a connecting frame 2 disposed below the body 1.
[0031] Reference Figure 2 The connecting frame 2 includes a top connecting plate 21, a connecting column 22 and a bottom connecting plate. The top connecting plate 21 can be connected to the body 1 by bolts. There are four connecting columns 22, which are located at the four corners of the top connecting plate 21. The top of the connecting column 22 is welded to the top connecting plate 21, and the bottom of the connecting column 22 is welded to the bottom connecting plate 23.
[0032] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2An extension plate 3 is rotatably provided at the bottom of the connecting frame 2 along the length of the connecting frame 2. A rotating component 4 is provided on the connecting frame 2. The rotating component 4 is used to drive the extension plate 3 to rotate. An installation platform 31 is provided on the extension plate 3. Inspection equipment with different functions can be installed through the installation platform 31.
[0033] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As one embodiment of this utility model, the rotating assembly 4 includes a rotating component 41 and a rotating rod 42. The rotating component 41 is fixedly mounted on the connecting frame 2. One end of the rotating rod 42 is connected to the output shaft of the rotating component 41, and the other end is connected to the extension plate 3.
[0034] Reference Figure 3 A guide groove 5 is provided on the side wall along the length direction of the extension plate 3 in the vertical direction. A guide block 51 is slidably arranged in the guide groove 5. A connecting shaft 52 is rotatably arranged at the end of the guide block 51 away from the guide groove 5. The end of the connecting shaft 52 away from the guide block 51 is rotatably connected to the end of the rotating rod 42 away from the rotating part 41.
[0035] As one embodiment of this utility model, refer to Figure 3 The guide groove 5 is formed as a T-shaped groove, and the guide block 51 is set as a T-shaped block that matches the guide groove 5; as another embodiment of the present invention, the guide groove 5 can be formed as a dovetail groove, and the guide block 51 is set as a dovetail block that matches the guide groove 5.
[0036] In one embodiment of this utility model, a ball bearing (not shown in the figure) is embedded in the side wall of the guide block 51. The ball bearing is used to roll and contact the inner wall of the guide groove 5. By setting the ball bearing, the sliding friction between the guide block 51 and the inner wall of the guide groove 5 can be effectively reduced, making it easier for the guide block 51 to move within the guide groove 5.
[0037] Reference Figure 3 The bottom of the connecting frame 2 is fixedly provided with a mounting part 6. The rotating part 41 is a rotating motor. The rotating part 41 is fixedly provided on the mounting part 6. The mounting part 6 has a through hole 61. The output shaft of the rotating part 41 passes through the through hole 61 and is rotatably connected to the end of the rotating rod 42. The connecting frame 2 is fixedly provided with a mounting base 7. The extension plate 3 is rotatably provided on the mounting base 7.
[0038] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The connecting frame 2 is provided with an abutment strip 71, which is arranged along the length of the connecting frame 2 and is used to abut against the side wall of the extension plate 3.
[0039] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4A vertical groove 72 is provided on the side wall of the mounting base 7. A slider 73 is slidably disposed in the groove 72. A connecting part 74 is fixedly disposed on the side wall of the slider 73 away from the groove 72. The bottom end of the connecting part 74 is fixedly connected to the abutment strip 71. An elastic element 76 is disposed in the groove 72. The elastic element 76 acts on the slider 73 so that the slider 73 has an upward movement tendency.
[0040] Among them, such as Figure 4 As shown, a sliding rod 75 is fixedly installed in the slide groove 72 along the length direction of the slide groove 72, and a through sliding hole is opened on the slider 73 along the length direction of the slide groove 72. The sliding rod 75 passes through the sliding hole, and the slider 73 is slidably installed on the sliding rod 75.
[0041] As one embodiment of this utility model, refer to Figure 4 The elastic element 76 is configured as a spring. The elastic element 76 is sleeved on the sliding rod 75. One end of the elastic element 76 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the slide groove 72, and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slider 73.
[0042] Reference Figure 5 The top side of the abutment strip 71 near the extension plate 3 is set as a slope 8. As one embodiment of this utility model, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the inclination angle of the inclined surface 8 is set to 45°, the inclined surface 8 is set towards the extension plate 3, the inclined surface 8 is used to slide and abut against the side wall of the extension plate 3, and a sliding layer is provided on the inclined surface 8. As one embodiment of this utility model, the material of the sliding layer is set to polytetrafluoroethylene, which can effectively reduce the sliding friction between the inclined surface and the side wall of the extension plate.
[0043] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 There are two extension plates 3, which are respectively located on both sides of the connecting frame 2. There are two sets of rotating components 4, which correspond to the two extension plates 3 one to one. The two sets of rotating components 4 are used to drive the two extension plates 3 to deflect in the direction of moving closer to or further away from each other.
[0044] The implementation principle of the UAV gimbal area integrated connection mechanism proposed in this embodiment is as follows:
[0045] The coordinated design of the rotatable extension plate 3 and the rotating component 4 significantly improves the flexibility and adaptability of equipment installation. The rotating motor drives the rotating rod 42, causing the extension plate 3 to deflect around the mounting base 7, realizing the expansion of the gimbal installation space and free adjustment of the angle. This allows the UAV to quickly adjust the viewing angle and position of the mounted equipment according to different inspection tasks, effectively solving the shortcomings of existing gimbals in terms of single function and difficulty in equipment replacement, and improving the operational efficiency and mission diversity of a single flight mission.
[0046] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A gimbal area integrated connection mechanism for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), characterized in that: Includes a body (1), a connecting frame (2) is provided below the body (1), an extension plate (3) is rotatably provided at the bottom of the connecting frame (2) along the length direction of the connecting frame (2), a rotating component (4) is provided on the connecting frame (2), the rotating component (4) is used to drive the extension plate (3) to rotate, and a mounting platform (31) is provided on the extension plate (3). The rotating assembly (4) includes a rotating component (41) and a rotating rod (42). The rotating component (41) is fixedly mounted on the connecting frame (2). One end of the rotating rod (42) is connected to the output shaft of the rotating component (41) and the other end is connected to the extension plate (3).
2. The UAV gimbal area integrated connection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extension plate (3) has a guide groove (5) on its side wall along the vertical direction along its length. A guide block (51) is slidably arranged in the guide groove (5). A connecting shaft (52) is rotatably arranged at the end of the guide block (51) away from the guide groove (5). The end of the connecting shaft (52) away from the guide block (51) is rotatably connected to the end of the rotating rod (42) away from the rotating part (41).
3. The UAV gimbal area integrated connection mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the connecting frame (2) is fixedly provided with a mounting part (6). The rotating part (41) is a rotating motor. The rotating part (41) is fixedly provided on the mounting part (6). The mounting part (6) is provided with a through hole (61). The output shaft of the rotating part (41) passes through the through hole (61) and is rotatably connected to the end of the rotating rod (42). The connecting frame (2) is fixedly provided with a mounting base (7). The extension plate (3) is rotatably provided on the mounting base (7).
4. The UAV gimbal area integrated connection mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting frame (2) is provided with an abutment strip (71), which is arranged along the length direction of the connecting frame (2) and is used to abut against the side wall of the extension plate (3).
5. The UAV gimbal area integrated connection mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting base (7) has a vertical groove (72) on its side wall. A slider (73) is slidably disposed in the groove (72). A connecting part (74) is fixedly disposed on the side wall of the slider (73) away from the groove (72). The bottom end of the connecting part (74) is fixedly connected to the abutment strip (71). An elastic element (76) is disposed in the groove (72). The elastic element (76) acts on the slider (73) so that the slider (73) has an upward movement tendency.
6. The UAV gimbal area integrated connection mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sliding rod (75) is fixedly arranged inside the groove (72) along the length direction of the groove (72). A through sliding hole is opened on the slider (73) along the length direction of the groove (72). The sliding rod (75) passes through the sliding hole, and the slider (73) is slidably arranged on the sliding rod (75). The elastic element (76) is set as a spring. The elastic element (76) is sleeved on the sliding rod (75). One end of the elastic element (76) is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the groove (72), and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slider (73).
7. The UAV gimbal area integrated connection mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top side of the abutment strip (71) near the extension plate (3) is set as a slope (8), the slope (8) is set at an inclination angle of 45°, the slope (8) is set towards the extension plate (3), the slope (8) is used to slide and abut against the side wall of the extension plate (3), and a sliding layer is provided on the slope (8).
8. The UAV gimbal area integrated connection mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide block (51) has balls embedded in its side wall, which are used to roll into contact with the inner wall of the guide groove (5).
9. A UAV gimbal area integration connection mechanism according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: There are two extension plates (3), which are respectively located on both sides of the connecting frame (2). There are two sets of rotating components (4), which correspond to the two extension plates (3) respectively. The two sets of rotating components (4) are used to drive the two extension plates (3) to deflect towards each other or away from each other.