An unmanned aerial vehicle self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device

Abstract

The utility model provides an unmanned plane self -cleaning's aerial photography surveying and drawing device relates to unmanned plane work auxiliary equipment technical field, include: main part, four groups of flight paddle are equipped with main part top, be used for flight movement, camera, camera is equipped in main part bottom, the camera outer surface is equipped with protection frame, and the bottom of protection frame is transparent and is stricken structure setting, cleaning component, cleaning component is equipped in protection frame bottom, is used for carrying out cleaning to the bottom surface of protection frame. This kind of device works through cleaning component, spray subassembly cooperation, can form effective protection to camera, avoid its damage by foreign matter impact, again can be aimed at removing rainwater stain, adhesion gas pollution etc. Stain that is difficult to simple cleaning, improve cleaning effect, guarantee the sustained cleaning ability of device in large area surveying and mapping operation, adapt more surveying and mapping demand under working environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of auxiliary equipment technology for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), specifically a self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for UAVs. Background Technology

[0002] As an important supplement to traditional aerial photogrammetry, UAV aerial surveying has been widely applied in fields such as basic surveying and mapping, land resource monitoring, digital city construction, and emergency disaster relief, thanks to its advantages of mobility, low operating costs, and high imaging accuracy. As the core component of aerial photogrammetry, the cleanliness of the camera's field of view directly affects image clarity and the accuracy of surveying data. During UAV flight, the protective surfaces of the camera are prone to accumulating dust, bird droppings, and other contaminants, requiring specialized cleaning services to ensure optimal image quality.

[0003] Existing drone mapping devices have many shortcomings: some devices lack effective camera protection structures, and the lenses are easily damaged by foreign objects, causing the mapping work to be interrupted. At the same time, common mapping devices do not have self-cleaning effects. When encountering dust, smoke or other stains in the air during operation, the camera will be affected. At this time, it is necessary to return to manually clean it, resulting in poor mapping efficiency.

[0004] However, some surveying devices with cleaning and protective structures, such as the "A drone aerial surveying device" with Chinese announcement number CN222682705U, also have certain defects. For example, they are difficult to clean by simple sweeping when facing rain stains and easily adhering gas pollution during use, and they are difficult to keep clean when facing large-area surveying work. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to address the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for UAVs, offering a more optimized and practical cleaning effect, and assisting UAVs in completing surveying and mapping work in larger areas and more working environments.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), comprising: a main body, the top of which is provided with four sets of flight propellers for flight movement; a camera, the camera being disposed at the bottom of the main body, the outer surface of which is covered with a protective frame, the bottom of which is transparent; a cleaning component, the cleaning component being disposed at the bottom of the protective frame for cleaning the bottom surface of the protective frame; and a spraying component, the spraying component being disposed on both sides of the bottom of the protective frame for cooperating with the cleaning component to spray and wash the bottom surface of the protective frame.

[0007] Furthermore, the cleaning component includes: drive grooves formed on both sides of the bottom of the protective frame, with drive blocks slidably connected inside the drive grooves; a drive motor disposed on the inner wall of one side of the drive groove, with a drive rod connected to one side of the drive motor, and the drive rod and the drive block being threadedly engaged; sliding grooves formed on both sides of the bottom of the protective frame, with sliders disposed inside the sliding grooves; and a scraper disposed between the slider and the drive block, the scraper being inclined and its edge abutting against the bottom surface of the protective frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the spray assembly includes: liquid storage chambers located on both sides of the protective frame, with a pump at the bottom of each liquid storage chamber and a pump pipe connected to the bottom of the pump; spray plates located on both sides of the bottom of the protective frame, with a diversion net inside each spray plate, and the pump pipe having multiple openings on the diversion net for diverting cleaning liquid onto the diversion net; and multiple blowers located at the bottom of the spray plates, with the blower outlets facing the diversion net.

[0009] Furthermore, the slide groove is provided with a guide rail, and the guide rail is slidably connected to the slider.

[0010] Furthermore, the diversion mesh consists of two layers of filter screens, with a gap between the two layers of filter screens.

[0011] Furthermore, the blower is arranged in an inclined structure, and the blower is inclined toward the bottom of the protective frame.

[0012] Furthermore, an injection port is provided on one side of the top of the liquid storage chamber for replenishing liquid.

[0013] This invention provides a self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which has the following beneficial effects: The advantages of this invention are that by working together with the cleaning component and the spraying component, it can effectively protect the camera from damage caused by foreign objects, and can also specifically remove stains that are difficult to clean, such as rainwater stains and adhesive gas pollution, thereby improving the cleaning effect and ensuring the continuous cleaning capability of the device in large-area surveying operations, adapting to the surveying needs of more working environments. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the spray plate structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the spray plate structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the scraper structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 6 For the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the diagram.

[0020] Figure 1-6 In the middle: 100-Main body; 110-Flight propeller; 200-Camera; 210-Protective frame; 300-Cleaning component; 310-Drive slot; 311-Drive block; 312-Drive motor; 313-Drive rod; 320-Slide groove; 321-Slider; 322-Guide rail; 330-Scraper; 400-Spray assembly; 410-Liquid storage chamber; 411-Pump; 412-Pump pipe; 420-Spray plate; 421-Diverter net; 422-Blower. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, various specific examples of processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0023] This application provides a self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This device, through the coordinated operation of a cleaning component and a spraying component, effectively protects the camera from damage caused by foreign objects and specifically removes stubborn stains such as rainwater and adhesive gas contaminants, improving cleaning efficiency and ensuring continuous cleaning capability during large-area surveying operations. It is adaptable to surveying needs in a wider range of working environments. The following provides a detailed description of this self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device. It should be noted that the order of description in the following embodiments is not intended to limit the preferred order of the embodiments.

[0024] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] A self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) includes: a main body 100, with four sets of flight propellers 110 on the top of the main body 100 for flight movement; a camera 200, located at the bottom of the main body 100, with a protective frame 210 covering the outer surface of the camera 200, the bottom of the protective frame 210 being transparent; a cleaning component 300, located at the bottom of the protective frame 210, for cleaning the bottom surface of the protective frame 210; and a spraying component 400, located on both sides of the bottom of the protective frame 210, for cooperating with the cleaning component 300 to spray and wash the bottom surface of the protective frame 210. The main body 100 provides lift and power through the rotation of four sets of flight propellers 110 at the top, enabling the drone to fly and move. The camera 200 at the bottom of the main body is responsible for aerial surveying and mapping. The protective frame 210 protects the camera, and its transparent bottom does not affect the camera's field of view. When the bottom surface of the protective frame is covered with stains that affect the shooting, the spray assembly 400 first sprays and washes the bottom surface, and then the cleaning assembly 300 further cleans the bottom surface to ensure the cleanliness of the transparent bottom surface. During operation, the flight propeller 110, camera 200, cleaning component 300 and spray component 400 are all connected and controlled by the internal circuit of the main body 100, which is a conventional technology in the field of drones and their accessories.

[0026] The cleaning component 300 includes: a drive groove 310 formed on both sides of the bottom of the protective frame 210, with a drive block 311 slidably connected inside the drive groove 310; a drive motor 312 provided on the inner wall of one side of the drive groove 310, with a drive rod 313 connected to one side of the drive motor 312, and the drive rod 313 and the drive block 311 being threadedly engaged; a sliding groove 320 formed on both sides of the bottom of the protective frame 210, with a slider 321 provided inside the sliding groove 320; and a scraper 330 provided between the slider 321 and the drive block 311, the scraper 330 being inclined and its edge abutting against the bottom surface of the protective frame 210. The drive motor 312 inside the drive groove 310 is started, and the drive motor drives the drive rod 313 to rotate. Since the drive rod is threadedly engaged with the drive block 311, the drive block slides linearly along the drive groove. When the drive block moves, it drives the scraper 330 to move synchronously. The other end of the scraper slides along the slide groove 320 through the slider 321 to achieve guidance and support. The inclined scraper edge is in close contact with the bottom surface of the protective frame 210, and removes the stains on the bottom surface during the movement.

[0027] The slide groove 320 is equipped with a guide rail 322, and the guide rail 322 is slidably connected to the slider 321. When the scraper 330 drives the slider 321 to slide along the slide groove 320, the slider moves in a directional manner along the guide rail 322, and the guide rail restricts and guides the movement trajectory of the slider.

[0028] The spray assembly 400 includes: liquid storage chambers 410 on both sides of the protective frame 210, a pump 411 at the bottom of the liquid storage chambers 410, and a pump pipe 412 connected to the bottom of the pump 411; spray plates 420 on both sides of the bottom of the protective frame 210, a diversion net 421 inside the spray plate 420, and the pump pipe 412 having multiple openings on the diversion net 421 for diverting cleaning liquid onto the diversion net 421; and multiple blowers 422 at the bottom of the spray plate 420, with the blower outlets facing the diversion net 421. The cleaning fluid in the storage chamber 410 is drawn by the pump 411 and transported to the distribution net 421 in the spray plate 420 through the pump pipe 412. The pump pipe is located in multiple openings on the distribution net to evenly distribute the cleaning fluid to the distribution net. The blower 422 is started, and its air outlet blows air towards the distribution net 421, blowing the cleaning fluid on the distribution net 421 toward the bottom surface of the protective frame 210 to realize the spraying action.

[0029] The diversion mesh 421 consists of two layers of filter screens with a gap between them. After the cleaning liquid flows out through the opening of the pump pipe 412, it first contacts the upper filter screen of the diversion mesh 421. After being initially dispersed by the upper filter screen, it is buffered by the gap between the two filter screens and then permeates to the lower filter screen, thus realizing the secondary diversion of the cleaning liquid.

[0030] The blower 422 is set in an inclined structure and is tilted towards the bottom of the protective frame 210. After the blower 422 is started, because it is tilted and set towards the bottom of the protective frame 210, the airflow blown out acts directionally on the bottom surface of the protective frame, and accurately blows the cleaning liquid on the diversion net 421 to the cleaning surface.

[0031] The liquid storage chamber 410 has an injection port on one side of its top for replenishing the liquid. When the amount of cleaning liquid in the liquid storage chamber 410 is insufficient, the cleaning liquid is replenished into the liquid storage chamber through the injection port on one side of the top. After replenishment, it can continue to provide working medium for the spray assembly.

[0032] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0033] The above provides a detailed description of a self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) provided in the embodiments of this application. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the technical solutions and core ideas of this application. 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. These 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. A self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles, characterized in that, include: The main body (100) has four sets of flight propellers (110) on its top for flight movement; A camera (200) is located at the bottom of the main body (100). A protective frame (210) is fitted on the outer surface of the camera (200). The bottom of the protective frame (210) is transparent. A cleaning component (300) is disposed at the bottom of the protective frame (210) and is used to clean the bottom surface of the protective frame (210); A spray assembly (400) is provided on both sides of the bottom of the protective frame (210) and is used to cooperate with the cleaning assembly (300) to spray and wash the bottom surface of the protective frame (210).

2. The self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning component (300) includes: Drive slots (310) are provided on both sides of the bottom of the protective frame (210), and drive blocks (311) are slidably connected inside the drive slots (310). A drive motor (312) is provided on the inner wall of one side of the drive groove (310), and a drive rod (313) is connected to one side of the drive motor (312). The drive rod (313) is threadedly engaged with the drive block (311). Slide grooves (320) are provided on both sides of the bottom of the protective frame (210), and sliders (321) are provided inside the slide grooves (320). A scraper (330) is provided between the slider (321) and the drive block (311). The scraper (330) is arranged in an inclined structure, and the edge of the scraper (330) is in contact with the bottom surface of the protective frame (210).

3. The self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spray assembly (400) includes: Liquid storage chambers (410) are opened on both sides of the protective frame (210). A pump (411) is provided at the bottom of the liquid storage chamber (410), and a pump pipe (412) is connected to the bottom of the pump (411). Spray plates (420) are provided on both sides of the bottom of the protective frame (210). A diversion net (421) is provided inside the spray plate (420), and the pump pipe (412) is provided with multiple openings on the diversion net (421) for diverting the cleaning liquid onto the diversion net (421). A plurality of blowers (422) are provided at the bottom of the spray plate (420), and the air outlets of the blowers (422) are arranged facing the diversion net (421).

4. The self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slide groove (320) is provided with a guide rail (322) inside, and the guide rail (322) is slidably connected to the slider (321).

5. The self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 3, characterized in that, The diversion mesh (421) consists of two layers of filter screens, with a gap between the two layers of filter screens.

6. The self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 3, characterized in that, The blower (422) is arranged in an inclined structure and is inclined toward the bottom of the protective frame (210).

7. The self-cleaning aerial surveying and mapping device for unmanned aerial vehicles according to claim 3, characterized in that, The liquid storage chamber (410) has an injection port on one side of its top for replenishing liquid.

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