WO2019061748A1

WO2019061748A1 - Connecting end, connecting device, pan-tilt and unmanned aerial vehicle

Info

Publication number: WO2019061748A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/111950
Authority: WO
Inventors: 王婷
Original assignee: 深圳市大疆灵眸科技有限公司
Priority date: 2017-09-30
Filing date: 2017-11-20
Publication date: 2019-04-04
Also published as: CN207773512U; CN109982931A

Abstract

Provided are a connecting end (10), which is used for cooperating with a connecting base (20), the connecting end comprising a second connecting structure (12) and a waterproof gasket (14), wherein the second connecting structure is used for cooperating with a first connecting structure (24) formed in a mounting groove (22) of the connecting base; and when the connecting end is detachably mounted in the mounting groove by means of the cooperation of the second connecting structure and the first connecting structure, a seam is formed between the connecting base and the connecting end, the waterproof gasket protrudes from the connecting end, and the waterproof gasket is used for abutting against the connecting base to seal the seam. Further provided are a connecting device (100), a pan-tilt (200) and an unmanned aerial vehicle (1000) having the connecting end. Providing the waterproof gasket at the connecting end realizes the waterproofing of the seam between the connecting end and a connecting base and also realizes the detachable connection of a pan-tilt and an unmanned aerial vehicle, thereby ensuring that electric motors of the pan-tilt and the unmanned aerial vehicle are damaged in the rain or in a humid environment.

Description

Connection, connection, pan/tilt and drone

Technical field

The invention relates to a cloud platform of a drone, in particular to a connection end, a connecting device, a cloud platform and a drone.

Background technique

In the prior art, the drone is connected to the pan/tilt, and the pan/tilt is loaded with an imaging device. The gimbal includes a pitch axis, a yaw axis, and a roll axis. Through the quick-release seam on the Yaw axis of the gimbal, the connection between the gimbal and the drone can be achieved. When the related drone is used in the rain or in a humid environment, water droplets or water vapor may enter the gimbal through the quick-release joint of the yaw axis of the unmanned aerial platform (Yaw) axis, affecting the normal use of the gimbal. It may even cause damage to the gimbal, such as water ingress, which may cause damage to the motor.

Summary of the invention

Embodiments of the present invention provide a connection end, a connection device, a pan/tilt head, and a drone.

The connecting end of the embodiment of the invention is used to cooperate with the connecting seat to connect the drone and the pan/tilt. The connection end includes:

a second connecting structure for engaging with a first connecting structure formed in the mounting groove of the connecting seat, and the connecting end is detachably mounted by the cooperation of the second connecting structure and the first connecting structure a seam formed between the connecting seat and the connecting end when the slot is installed; and

a waterproof gasket protruding from the connecting end for abutting against the connecting seat to seal the seam.

The connecting device of the embodiment of the invention is used for connecting the drone and the pan/tilt, and the connecting device comprises:

a connector seat formed with a mounting groove and a first connection structure formed in the mounting groove; and

The connecting end according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the connecting end is detachably mounted in the mounting slot by the cooperation of the second connecting structure and the first connecting structure, the waterproof gasket resisting A connector is provided to seal the seam.

A cloud platform according to an embodiment of the present invention, the cloud platform includes:

a support arm assembly, the support arm assembly including a first mount and a second mount disposed perpendicular to the first mount, the first mount including a free end and a fixed end opposite the free end The second fixing frame is fixedly mounted on the fixed end, the second fixing frame is in a cohesive posture, and the second fixing frame includes a first end portion and a first side opposite to the first end portion and away from the fixed end Two ends

a connecting end according to any of the above embodiments, wherein the connecting end is disposed at the free end; and

A motor having at least one number, and at least one of the motors coupled to the support arm assembly to drive the support arm assembly for rotation.

The drone of the embodiment of the present invention includes:

a fuselage, the interior of the fuselage has a hollow structure, and the fuselage is provided with at least one mounting opening;

Yuntai, the gimbal includes:

a support arm assembly, the support arm assembly including a first mount and a second mount disposed perpendicular to the first mount, the first mount including a free end and a fixed end opposite the free end The second fixing frame is fixedly mounted on the fixed end, the second fixing frame is in a cohesive posture, and the second fixing frame includes a first end portion and a first side opposite to the first end portion and away from the fixed end Two ends; and

a connecting device as described above; and

An imaging device disposed between the first end and the second end to be fixed to the pan/tilt.

The connecting end, the connecting device, the pan/tilt head and the drone of the embodiment of the present invention provide a waterproof gasket at the connecting end, so that the connection between the connecting end and the connecting seat is realized while realizing the detachable connection between the gimbal and the drone. The waterproofing of the seams ensures that the gimbal and drone are not damaged in the rain or in a humid environment.

Additional aspects and advantages of the embodiments of the invention will be set forth in part in the description.

DRAWINGS

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the appended claims

1 is a schematic structural view of a connecting device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural view of a connecting device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the connecting device of Figure 2 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a schematic structural view of a connection end according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a schematic structural view of a connector of an embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a schematic exploded view of a connection end according to an embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a schematic structural view of a pan/tilt head according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is a schematic structural view of a drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Description of main components and symbols:

Connecting end 10, second connecting structure 12, cam piece 122, waterproof gasket 14, annular ring 142, annular projection 144, seam 16, mounting surface 18, positioning groove 1a, groove 11, pressing block 13, annular portion 132 , boss 134, base 15, socket 17;

Connecting seat 20, mounting groove 22, side wall 222, side wall end surface 2222, first connecting structure 24, cam groove 242, positioning post 26, movable member 28, connector 2a, plug 2a2 Unlocking the switch 21;

Support arm assembly 30, first fixing frame 32, free end 322, fixed end 324, second fixing frame 34, first end portion 342, second end portion 344, first bracket 346, second bracket 348;

Motor 40, yaw motor 42, tumbling motor 44, pitch motor 46;

Connecting device 100;

Yuntai 200;

Body 300, mounting port 302;

Imaging device 400;

Drone 1000.

Detailed ways

The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and the examples of the embodiments are illustrated in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are intended to be illustrative of the embodiments of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting.

In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "previous" "," "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. The orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for the convenience of describing the embodiments and the simplified description of the present invention, and does not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to has a specific orientation, The orientation configuration and operation are therefore not to be construed as limiting the embodiments of the invention. Moreover, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying a relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the specified features. Sign. In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more unless specifically defined otherwise.

In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood broadly, and may be fixed connection, for example, or Removable connection, or integral connection; can be mechanical connection, electrical connection or communication with each other; can be direct connection or indirect connection through intermediate medium, can be internal connection of two components or two components Interaction relationship. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention can be understood on a case-by-case basis.

In the embodiments of the present invention, the "on" or "below" of the second feature may include direct contact of the first and second features, and may also include the first sum, unless otherwise specifically defined and defined. The second feature is not in direct contact but through additional features between them. Moreover, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature directly above and above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature level is higher than the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature includes the first feature directly below and below the second feature, or merely the first feature level being less than the second feature.

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of embodiments of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of embodiments of the present invention, the components and arrangements of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. In addition, the embodiments of the present invention may repeat reference numerals and/or reference letters in different examples, which are for the purpose of simplicity and clarity, and do not in themselves indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and/or arrangements discussed. . Moreover, embodiments of the present invention provide examples of various specific processes and materials, but one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the use of other processes and/or the use of other materials.

The connecting end 10 of the embodiment of the present invention is used to cooperate with the connecting base 20. The connection end 10 can be used to connect the device 100. The connection device 100 can be used to connect the pan/tilt head 200 and the drone 1000 (as shown in Figure 8). 1, 2 and 3 are schematic structural views of three different viewing angles of the connecting device 100.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 3 , the connecting end 10 of the embodiment of the present invention includes a second connecting mechanism 12 and a waterproof gasket 14 . The second connecting structure 12 is for mating with the first connecting structure 24 formed in the mounting groove 22 of the connecting base 20. When the connecting end 10 is detachably mounted in the mounting groove 22 by the cooperation of the second connecting structure 12 and the first connecting structure 24, a seam 16 is formed between the connecting seat 20 and the connecting end 10. The waterproof gasket 14 protrudes from the connecting end 10. The waterproof gasket 14 is for abutting against the connector 20 to seal the seam 16.

Referring to FIG. 1, a connecting device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a connecting end 10 and a connecting base 20. For specific structure, referring to FIG. 3, the connecting base 20 is formed with a mounting groove 22 and a first connecting structure 24 formed in the mounting groove 22. The connecting end 10 is detachably mounted in the mounting groove 22 by the cooperation of the second connecting structure 12 and the first connecting structure 24. A seam 16 is formed between the connector 20 and the connector 10. The waterproof gasket 14 protrudes from the connecting end 10. The waterproof gasket 14 is for abutting against the connector 20 to seal the seam 16.

Referring to FIG. 7, the connection end 10 of the embodiment of the present invention may be used for the platform 200. The pan/tilt 200 also includes a support arm assembly 30 and a motor 40. The support arm assembly 30 includes a first mount 32 and a second mount 34 disposed perpendicular to the first mount 32. The first fixing frame 32 includes a free end 322 and a fixed end 324, and the second fixing frame 34 is fixedly mounted to the fixed end 324. The second holder 34 is in a cohesive posture. The second mount 34 includes a first end 342 and a second end 344 opposite the first end 342 and away from the fixed end 324. The connection end 10 is disposed at the free end 322. The number of motors 40 is at least one. At least one motor 40 is coupled to the support arm assembly 30 to drive the support arm assembly 30 for rotation.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the connection device 100 and the pan/tilt head 200 of the embodiment of the present invention can be used. In the drone 1000. The drone 1000 further includes a body 300 and an imaging device 400. The interior of the body 300 has a hollow structure, and the body 300 is provided with at least one mounting opening 302. The pan/tilt 200 includes a support arm assembly 30 and the connection device 100 of the above embodiment. The imaging device 400 is disposed between the first end portion 342 and the second end portion 344 to be fixed on the pan/tilt head 200.

It can be understood that the connecting end 10 of the embodiment of the present invention provides the waterproof gasket 14 at the connecting end 10, so that the connection between the connecting end 10 and the connecting base 20 is realized while the detachable connection between the pan-tilt 200 and the drone 1000 is realized. The waterproofing of the slit 16 ensures that the pan/tilt head 200 and the drone 1000 are not damaged in the rain or in a humid environment.

It can be understood that the waterproof structure of the connector 20 can also be applied to a camera lens. For example, a waterproof gasket is disposed on the outer edge of the lens barrel near the lens, and the waterproof gasket 14 can seal the gap between the outer cover of the lens and the lens barrel. This is to achieve waterproofing of the camera lens.

Referring to Figures 4 and 5 together, in some embodiments, the connecting end 10 is substantially cylindrical. The second connection structure 12 includes a cam piece 122 formed on an outer side surface of the connection end 10.

It can be understood that the second connecting structure 12 can be engaged with the first connecting structure 24. The first connection structure 24 may be a cam groove 242 formed on an inner side surface of the mounting groove 22. The second connection structure 12 may be a cam piece 122 formed on the outer side surface of the connection end 10. The cam piece 122 cooperates with the cam groove 242 to achieve the fixing of the connecting end 10 and the connecting seat 20. Specifically, the cam piece 122 is gradually increased in thickness in the direction defined by the cam groove 242 (clockwise or counterclockwise). At the time of installation, the cam piece 122 is aligned with the opening of the mounting groove 22, and the cam piece 122 enters the mounting groove 22 in a direction defined by the cam groove 242. At this time, the cam piece 122 is located at the bottom of the cam groove 242, and the two are crimped. In this way, the connection of the connection end 10 to the connection base 20 is achieved.

In some embodiments, the number of cam grooves 242 and cam plates 122 is at least two. One. At least two cam grooves 242 are evenly arranged around the inner side of the mounting groove 22, and the corresponding at least two cam pieces 122 are evenly arranged around the outer side of the connecting end 10. Three cam pieces 122 are shown in FIG. The plurality of cam pieces 122 are pressed against the plurality of cam grooves 242, and the uniform arrangement enables the crimped cam pieces 122 and the cam grooves 242 to be evenly biased. Thus, the connection of the connection end 10 to the connection base 20 is more stable. In some embodiments, the cam grooves 242 are of different sizes, and the corresponding cam pieces 122 are of different sizes, and thus can be used for the anti-stay connection.

In some embodiments, the connecting end 10 includes at least one positioning groove 1a, and the connecting base 20 further includes at least one positioning post 26 that cooperates with the positioning groove 1a. The connecting seat 20 and the connecting end 10 are engaged with the positioning groove 1 by the positioning post 26 to limit the connecting seat 20.

Specifically, when the connecting end 10 is mounted into the mounting groove 22, the positioning post 26 is simultaneously inserted into the positioning groove 1a. The positioning post 26 is positioned to facilitate the positioning connection of the connecting end 10 and the connecting seat 20.

Referring to 3, in some embodiments, the connector end 10 includes a mounting surface 18. Mounting surface 18 is for opposing side wall end face 2222. A seam 16 is formed between the side wall end face 2222 and the mounting face 18. The waterproof gasket 14 is fixedly disposed on the mounting surface 18 around the second connecting structure 12. The side wall end face 2222 is abutted against the waterproof gasket 14.

Specifically, when the connecting end 10 is mounted into the mounting groove 22, the side wall end surface 2222 is opposed to the mounting surface 18 and forms a seam 16. The waterproof gasket 14 is disposed between the side wall end surface 2222 and the mounting surface 18, and one end of the waterproof gasket 14 abuts against the mounting surface 18, and the other end abuts against the side wall end surface 2222, thereby sealing the connecting end 10 and the connecting seat 20. The seams 16. In this way, water droplets or moisture cannot enter the interior of the pan-tilt 200 from the seam 16, and the pan-tilt 200 is waterproofed.

In some embodiments, the waterproof gasket 14 can be a silicone ring or a rubber ring. Silicone or rubber ring has a certain elasticity. The waterproof gasket 14 abuts against the side wall of the mounting groove 22 Elastic compression occurs at 222 to seal the joint 16 of the joint 10 and the joint 20. At the same time, the silicone or rubber ring is hydrophobic and does not absorb moisture. In this way, it is possible to prevent water droplets or moisture from entering the inside of the platform 200 from the seam 16.

Referring to FIG. 3, in some embodiments, the height of the waterproof gasket 14 is greater than the distance between the side wall end surface 2222 of the connector block 20 and the mounting surface 18.

It will be appreciated that the distance between the sidewall end face 2222 and the mounting face 18 refers to the height of the seam 16. The height of the waterproof gasket 14 is greater than the height of the seam 16, and the seam 16 can be sealed and a sealed waterproof space formed between the side wall end surface 2222 and the mounting surface 18. As such, the sidewall end face 2222 and the interior of the mounting face 18 are not affected by water droplets or moisture from the outside.

In some embodiments, the connector end 10 is formed with a recess 11 in the mounting surface 18, and the waterproof gasket 14 is positioned and secured within the recess 11. It can be understood that forming the groove 11 on the mounting surface 18 means forming the groove 11 at the outer peripheral edge of the connecting end 10. The waterproof gasket 14 is sleeved and fixed in the recess 11. The waterproof gasket 14 includes a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface. The bottom surface of the waterproof gasket 14 is in contact with the mounting surface 18. The outer side wall of the waterproof gasket 14 abuts on the inner surface of the side wall of the recess 11. The top surface of the waterproof gasket 14 abuts against the side wall end surface 2222.

Referring to FIG. 6, in some embodiments, the waterproof gasket 14 and the groove 11 are substantially annular, and the outer diameter of the waterproof gasket 14 is equal to or slightly larger than the inner diameter of the groove 11.

It can be understood that the outer diameter of the waterproof gasket 14 is equal to or slightly larger than the inner diameter of the annular groove 11. Since the waterproof gasket 14 is contracted by its own elasticity, it is housed in the groove 11 and abuts against the inner surface of the side wall of the groove 11. Thus, the waterproof gasket 14 does not fall off from the groove 11 or occurs when the frictional force is applied (for example, when the connecting seat 20 is detached, the side wall 222 of the mounting groove 22 is rotated relative to the waterproof gasket 14 and the frictional force is applied to the waterproof gasket 14). Irreversible displacement.

In some embodiments, the height of the waterproof gasket 14 is greater than the height of the side wall of the groove 11. degree. It can be understood that the height of the waterproof gasket 14 is greater than the height of the side wall of the recess 11, such that when the connecting end 10 is joined to the connecting seat 20 to form the seam 16, the waterproof gasket 14 can seal the seam 16.

With continued reference to FIG. 6 , in some embodiments, the waterproof gasket 14 includes an annular ring 142 and an annular bead 144 . The annular ring 142 can be received within the recess 11. The annular projection 144 extends upward from the annular ring 142 and emerges from the recess 11. The annular projection 144 abuts against the inner surface of the recess 11 (as shown in Fig. 7). The connector 10 also includes a clamp 13 disposed between the sidewall end face 2222 and the mounting face 18. The stiffness of the compact 13 is greater than that of the waterproof gasket 14. The pressure block 13 abuts the annular ring 142 to secure the waterproof gasket 14 to the mounting surface 18.

It will be appreciated that the waterproof gasket 14 is "L" shaped in cross-section (as shown in Figure 3). The compact 13 includes an annular portion. The mounting surface 18 is stepped at the location of the recess 11, i.e. the top surface of the recess 11 is slightly lower than the mounting surface 18. The pressure block 13 is received on the mounting surface 18, and the waterproof gasket 14 is received in the recess 11. Thus, the pressure block 13 abuts against the annular ring 142 and causes the pressure block 13 and the waterproof gasket 14 to be stacked one on top of the other. In addition, since the rigidity of the pressing block 13 is greater than the rigidity of the waterproof gasket 14, when the pressing block 13 abuts against the annular ring 142, the pressing block 13 does not undergo a large deformation. In this way, the waterproof gasket 14 is further fixed in the recess 11. The compact 13 can be made of a metal material such as an aluminum sheet, an iron sheet, a steel sheet or the like.

Referring to FIG. 6, in some embodiments, the pressure block 13 includes an annular portion 132 and further includes an annular boss 134 extending upwardly from the annular portion 132. The annular boss 134 abuts against the outer side wall of the connecting end 10 (specifically, the outer side wall of the base 15 of FIG. 3). The side wall end face 2222 exerts a pressure on the annular boss 134, and the pressure block 13 further abuts the waterproof gasket 14 in the groove 11. Further, the annular boss 134 is snapped onto the connecting end 10 to further fix the connecting end 10 and the connecting base 20.

The manner in which the waterproof gasket 14 is fixed to the mounting surface 18 is not limited to the above embodiment. In other embodiments, the waterproof gasket 14 can also be disposed on the mounting surface 18 by adhesive. Specifically, the waterproof gasket 14 includes an annular ring 142. The annular ring 142 includes a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface. The bottom surface is disposed on the mounting surface 18 by an adhesive. The flow of the waterproof gasket 14 to the mounting surface 18 can be performed in two ways. One way is to apply a glue to the bottom surface and then bond the bottom surface of the adhesive-coated waterproof gasket 14 to the mounting surface 18. Alternatively, the adhesive is applied to the mounting surface 18 and the bottom surface of the waterproof gasket 14 is bonded to the adhesive-coated mounting surface 18. The glue can be a liquid glue or a solid glue. In this manner, the waterproof gasket 14 is fixed to the mounting surface 18.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5 together, in some embodiments, the connector end 10 includes a base 15 that mates with the connector block 20. The base 15 has a cylindrical shape and is disposed on the mounting surface 18. The second connecting structure 12 and the positioning groove 1a in the above embodiment may be disposed on the base 15. The waterproof gasket 14 is received on the mounting surface 18 around the outer side wall of the base 15. Specifically, when the connecting end 10 is coupled to the connecting base 20, the base 15 is received into the mounting groove 22, and the cam piece 122 on the base 15 is crimped to the cam groove 242 on the mounting groove 22.

The connection end 10 provided by the present invention can be used to connect the device 100. The connection device 100 can be used to connect the drone 1000 to the gimbal 200. The connecting device 100 includes a connector 20 and a connector 10. The connector 20 and the connector 10 are both the connector 20 and the connector 10 in the above embodiment.

Specifically, the connecting device 100 includes a connecting end 10 and a connecting base 20. The connector 20 is disposed on the drone 1000, and the connector 10 is disposed on the platform 200. The connector 20 is formed with a mounting groove 22 and a first connection structure 24 formed in the mounting groove 22. The connecting end 10 includes a second connecting structure 12 and a waterproof gasket 14 that cooperate with the first connecting structure 24. The connecting end 10 is detachably mounted in the mounting groove 22 by the cooperation of the first connecting structure 24 and the second connecting structure 12, and a seam 16 is formed between the connecting seat 20 and the connecting end 10. A waterproof gasket 14 is placed over the seam 16 and seals the seam 16.

Referring to FIG. 5, in some embodiments, the connector 20 further includes a movable member 28 and Connector 2a. The mounting groove 22 is for detachable connection with the connecting end 10. The mounting groove 22 has a hollow cylindrical shape. The mounting slot 22 includes a sidewall 222. A first connection structure 24 is formed on the inner surface of the side wall 222. The movable member 28 is disposed on the mounting groove 22. The inner surface of the mounting groove 22 includes a first position and a second position. The movable member 28 is rotated relative to the mounting slot 22 between the first position and the second position, and the movable member 28 is limited to the first position and the second position. The connector 2a is fixed to the movable member 28 for electrically connecting the image forming apparatus 400 and the drone 1000. Wherein, in the first position, the connector 2a is in a state to be connected, and in the second position, the movable member 28 and the mounting groove 22 are in a locked state.

It can be understood that the connecting end 10 of the connecting device 100 can be fixed to the platform 200, and the connecting base 20 is detachably connected to the drone 1000. The connection of the connection end 10 to the connection base 20 enables a quick connection between the UAV 1000 and the PTZ 200. The connector 2a provided on the movable member 28 is in wired communication with the imaging device 400 mounted on the pan-tilt 200, and realizes control and/or data communication between the imaging device 400 and the controller in the drone 1000. The movable member 28 is rotatable in the mounting groove 22, and the connector 2a is in a positioning state to be connected to the platform 200 when the movable member 28 is rotated to the first position. When the movable member 28 is rotated to the second position, the connector 2a is locked in a successful connection state, and the two-position positioning simplifies the connection process of the drone 1000 and the pan-tilt 200, which facilitates the connection operation.

Referring again to FIG. 5, in some embodiments, the attachment device 100 further includes an unlocking switch 21 coupled to the movable member 28. When the unlock switch 21 is pressed, the movable member 28 and the mounting groove 22 can be separated.

In some embodiments, the side wall 222 is formed with a stop structure that maintains the movable member 28 in the first position and the second position, and the unlocking switch 21 can include an elastic member and a locking member that cooperate with the limiting structure. The limiting structure may be a limiting groove provided on an inner surface of the side wall 222 of the mounting groove 22. The limiting slot can be a through slot, and the elastic member and the locking member are accommodated in the limiting slot. The locking member has a certain rigidity. When the elastic member is in an extended state, the locking member The card can be caught at the junction of the side wall 222 and the movable member 28, at which time the mounting groove 22 and the movable member 28 are in a locked state. After the unlocking switch 21 is pressed, the locking member compresses the elastic member to bring the elastic member into a compressed state. At this time, the locking member is away from the connection between the side wall 222 and the movable member 28, and at this time, the mounting groove 22 and the movable member 28 are in a state to be connected. That is, the movable member 28 is unlocked with the mounting groove 22, and the connector 2a is in a state to be connected.

Referring to Figure 3, in some embodiments, the connector 2a includes a plug 2a2. The plug 2a2 is disposed on the movable member 28. The connecting end 10 includes a socket 17 that is mated to the plug 2a2. The drone 1000 includes a socket that is mated with the plug 2a2 (not shown, please refer to the socket 17 of FIG. 4). A portion of the plug 2a2 mates with the socket 17 on the connector 10, and another portion of the plug 2a2 mates with the socket on the drone 1000. An imaging device 400 is mounted on the pan/tilt 200. Thus, when the pan/tilt head 200 is connected to the drone 1000, the drone 1000 can be in wired communication with the imaging device 400 and the pan-tilt head 200 through the plug 2a2 of the connector 2a. For example, the image data collected by the imaging device 400 is transmitted to the drone 1000, or the drone 1000 transmits a control signal to the pan/tilt head 200 and/or the imaging device 400 or the like.

In some embodiments, the docking station 20 is disposed on the drone 1000 and the docking end 10 is disposed on the panhead 200. The connection between the drone 1000 and the pan/tilt head 200 is achieved by the cooperation of the connecting base 20 and the connecting end 10.

When the pan/tilt head 200 and the drone 1000 are installed, the connecting end 10 can be fixed on the pan/tilt head 200 first, and the connecting base 20 is fixed on the drone 1000. The cam piece 122 of the connecting end 10 is aligned with the opening of the connecting seat 20, and the cam piece 122 enters the mounting groove 22 in a direction defined by the cam groove 242. At this time, the positioning groove 1a of the connecting end 10 is fitted with the positioning post 26 of the connecting base 20. Rotating the connecting device 100, the positioning post 26 drives the movable member 28 to rotate in the mounting groove 22. At the same time, the cam piece 122 is press-fitted with the cam groove 242. When the locking member is caught at the joint of the side wall 222 and the movable member 28, the mounting groove 22 and the movable member 28 are in a locked state, and the platform 200 is successfully connected with the drone 1000. When unlocked, the locking member compresses the elastic member to make the elastic member In the compressed state, at this time, the locking member is away from the joint of the side wall 222 and the movable member 28, and the mounting groove 22 and the movable member 28 are in a state to be connected, that is, the movable member 28 and the mounting groove 22 are unlocked. If there is no relevant setting of the unlocking switch 21, the pan head 200 can be directly rotated to drive the movable member 28 to rotate, so that the locking member is away from the connection between the side wall 222 and the movable member 28.

The connecting device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention provides the waterproof gasket 14 at the connecting end 10, so that the waterproof connection of the joint 16 of the connecting end 10 and the connecting seat 20 is achieved while the detachable connection is realized, and the pan/tilt 200 and the The motor 1000 is not damaged by the human machine 1000 in rain or in a humid environment.

Referring to FIG. 7, the platform 200 provided by the present invention includes a support arm assembly 30, a connection end 10 and an electric motor 40 in the above embodiment.

The support arm assembly 30 includes a first mount 32 and a second mount 34 disposed perpendicular to the first mount 32. The first fixing frame 32 includes a free end 322 and a fixed end 324 opposite to the free end 322. The second fixing frame 34 is fixedly mounted to the fixed end 324. The second holder 34 is in a cohesive posture. The second mount 34 includes a first end 342 and a second end 344 opposite the first end 342 and away from the fixed end 324. The connection end 10 is disposed at the free end 322. The number of motors 40 is at least one. At least one motor 40 is coupled to the support arm assembly 30 to drive the support arm assembly 30 for rotation.

The first mount 32 and the second mount 34 form a three-dimensional structure. The second holder 34 is divided into a first bracket 346 and a second bracket 348. It is represented by three-dimensional coordinates, which are the Yaw axis, the Roll axis, and the Pitch axis. The first fixed axis extends along a Yaw axis, the first bracket 346 extends along a pitch axis, and the second bracket 348 extends along a roll axis.

Specifically, the pan/tilt head 200 of the embodiment of the present invention may be a two-axis pan/tilt head 200 (Roll axis and Pitch axis), or may be a three-axis pan/tilt head 200 (Yaw axis, horizontal). Roll axis and pitch axis. Here, the pan/tilt 200 is shown as a three-axis pan/tilt 200. Intentional explanation.

The pan/tilt 200 includes a motor 40. The drone 1000 controls the motor 40 to drive the pan-tilt 200 to move the attitude of the pan-tilt 200 in a posture following the movement of the imaged object. The number of motors 40 is at least one. The at least one motor 40 may be a yaw motor 42 disposed at the free end 322 of the first mount 32, a tumbling motor 44 disposed at the fixed end 324 of the first mount 32 and simultaneously disposed on the second mount 34. And a pitch motor 46 disposed at a first end of the second mount 34. The first end 342 and the second end 344 are opposite ends of the opposing second mount 34. In the embodiment of the present invention, the end provided with the pitch motor 46 is the first end portion 342.

The first mount 32 is a Yaw axle bracket, the second bracket 348 is a Roll axle bracket, and the first bracket 346 is parallel to the Pitch axle bracket. Both ends of the pitch shaft bracket are fixed to the first end portion 342 and the second end portion 344, respectively. The yaw motor 42 is capable of driving the first mount 32 or the imaging device 400 to rotate about the yaw axis. The tumbling motor 44 is capable of driving the second bracket 348 or the imaging device 400 to rotate about the roll axis. The pitch motor 46 is capable of driving a pitch axis bracket or imaging device 400 that is parallel to the first bracket 346 to rotate about the pitch axis.

The pan/tilt head 200 of the embodiment of the present invention is provided with the connecting end 10 having the waterproof gasket 14 at the free end 322. Thus, the connection end 10 and the connecting base 20 are realized while the pylon 200 and the drone 1000 are detachably connected. The waterproofing of the seam 16 ensures that the pan/tilt 200 and the drone 1000 are not damaged in the rain or in a humid environment.

Referring to Figure 8, the present invention provides a drone 1000. The drone 1000 includes a body 300, a pan-tilt 200, and an imaging device 400. The interior of the body 300 has a hollow structure, and the body 300 is provided with at least one mounting opening 302. The pan/tilt 200 includes a support arm assembly 30, the connection device 100 of the above embodiment. The support arm assembly 30 includes a first mount 32 and a second mount 34 disposed perpendicular to the first mount 32. The first holder 32 includes a free end 322 and a fixed end 324 opposite the free end 322. The second fixing frame 34 is fixedly mounted to the fixed end 324. The second holder 34 is in a cohesive posture. The second mount 34 includes a first end 342 and a second end 344 opposite the first end 342 and away from the fixed end 324. The connecting device 100 includes a connecting end 10 and a connecting base 20. The imaging device 400 is disposed between the first end portion 342 and the second end portion 344 to be fixed on the pan/tilt head 200.

Specifically, the connection device 100 includes a connection end 10 and a connection base 20 (shown in FIG. 3). The connector 20 is disposed on the drone 1000, and the connector 10 is disposed on the platform 200. The connector 20 is formed with a mounting groove 22 and a first connection structure 24 formed in the mounting groove 22. The connecting end 10 includes a second connecting structure 12 and a waterproof gasket 14. The second connection structure 12 cooperates with the first connection structure 24. When the connecting end 10 is detachably mounted in the mounting groove 22 by the cooperation of the first connecting structure 24 and the second connecting structure 12, a seam 16 is formed between the connecting seat 20 and the connecting end 10. The waterproof gasket 14 abuts against the side wall 222 of the connector 20 to seal the seam 16.

Specifically, the mounting opening 302 may be disposed on a side of the body 300 near the bottom surface. The mounting port 302 may be provided with a connection structure (such as a cam piece 122) that mates with the connector housing 20. The connection relationship between the mounting opening 302 and the connecting base 20 will now be described taking the cam piece 122 as an example. At the time of installation, the cam piece 122 is aligned with the opening of the mounting opening 302, and the cam piece 122 is advanced into the mounting opening 302 in the direction defined by the cam groove 242. At this time, the cam piece 122 is located at the bottom of the cam groove 242, and the two are crimped.

In some embodiments, the mounting opening 302 may also be provided with a screw hole, and the connecting base 20 is provided with a screw hole corresponding to the screw hole of the mounting opening 302. A bolt is inserted into the screw hole and locked with a nut to connect the mounting port 302 with the connector 20. In other embodiments, the mounting port 302 can also be other connection structures.

The pan/tilt 200 is used to stabilize the imaging device 400. The imaging device 400 is used for video recording, and the imaging device 400 can be a video camera.

In some embodiments, the connection device 100 can be first secured to the platform 200. The pan/tilt 200 is detachably coupled to the body 300 via a connector 20. In another embodiment, the connection device 100 can be first secured to the drone 1000. The drone 1000 is detachably coupled to the pan/tilt 200 via a docking station 20.

The connecting device 100 realizes quick disconnection of the drone 1000 and the pan/tilt head 200, facilitates transportation and replacement of the pan/tilt head 200, and the connection is reliable. The drone 1000 can establish efficient and reliable communication with the imaging device 400 mounted on the pan-tilt 200. Further, a waterproof gasket 14 is disposed at the joint 16 of the connecting end 10 and the connecting seat 20, which realizes waterproofing of the joint 16 of the connecting end 10 and the connecting seat 20, and ensures that the pan/tilt head 200 and the drone 1000 are in the rain. Or the motor 40 is not damaged in a humid environment.

In the description of the present specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example" or "some examples", etc. Particular features, structures, materials or features described in the manner or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In the present specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Implementations are subject to change, modification, replacement, and variations.

Claims

A connecting end, the connecting end is configured to cooperate with a connecting base to connect the drone and the pan/tilt head, wherein the connecting end comprises:

a second connecting structure for engaging with a first connecting structure formed in the mounting groove of the connecting seat, and the connecting end is detachably mounted by the cooperation of the second connecting structure and the first connecting structure a seam formed between the connecting seat and the connecting end when the slot is installed; and

a waterproof gasket protruding from the connecting end for abutting against the connecting seat to seal the seam.
The connecting end according to claim 1, wherein said connecting end is substantially cylindrical;

The second connection structure includes a cam piece formed on an outer side surface of the connection end.
The connecting end according to claim 1, wherein the connecting end comprises a mounting surface, the mounting surface is opposite to a side wall end surface of the mounting groove, and the seam is formed on the mounting surface ;

The waterproof gasket is fixedly disposed on the mounting surface around the second connecting structure.
The joint according to claim 3, wherein the height of the waterproof gasket is larger than a distance between a side wall end surface of the joint and the mounting surface.
The connecting end according to claim 3, wherein said connecting end is formed with a groove on said mounting surface, and said waterproof gasket is positioned and fixed in said recess.
The joint according to claim 5, wherein said waterproof gasket and said groove are substantially annular, and said outer diameter of said waterproof gasket is equal to or slightly larger than an inner diameter of said groove.
The joint according to claim 5, wherein the height of the waterproof gasket is greater than the height of the side wall of the groove.
The joint according to claim 5, wherein said waterproof gasket comprises an annular ring received in said groove and an annular projection extending upward from said annular ring and exposed from said groove, The annular bumps are abutted on the inner surface of the side wall of the groove;

The connecting end further includes a pressing block disposed between the side wall end surface of the mounting groove and the mounting surface, the pressing block having a rigidity greater than the waterproof gasket;

The pressure block abuts the annular ring to secure the waterproof gasket to the mounting surface.
A connecting device for connecting a drone and a cloud platform, wherein the connecting device comprises:

a connector seat formed with a mounting groove and a first connection structure formed in the mounting groove; and

a connecting end, the connecting end is configured to cooperate with the connecting base to connect the drone and the pan/tilt, and the connecting end further includes

a second connecting structure for engaging with a first connecting structure formed in the mounting groove of the connecting seat, and the connecting end is detachably mounted by the cooperation of the second connecting structure and the first connecting structure a seam formed between the connecting seat and the connecting end when the slot is installed; and

a waterproof gasket protruding from the connecting end for abutting against the connecting seat to seal the seam;

The connecting end is detachably mounted in the mounting groove by a cooperation of the second connecting structure and the first connecting structure, and the waterproof gasket abuts the connecting seat to seal the seam.
The connecting device according to claim 9, wherein said connecting end is substantially cylindrical;

The second connection structure includes a cam piece formed on an outer side surface of the connection end.
The connecting device according to claim 9, wherein said connecting end comprises a mounting surface for opposing a side wall end surface of said mounting groove, said seam being formed on said mounting surface ;

The waterproof gasket is fixedly disposed on the mounting surface around the second connecting structure.
The connecting device according to claim 11, wherein a height of said waterproof gasket is greater than a distance between a side wall end surface of said connecting seat and said mounting surface.
The connecting device according to claim 11, wherein said connecting end is formed with a groove on said mounting surface, and said waterproof gasket is positioned and fixed in said recess.
The connecting device according to claim 13, wherein said waterproof gasket and said groove are substantially annular, and said outer diameter of said waterproof gasket is equal to or slightly larger than an inner diameter of said groove.
The connecting device according to claim 13, wherein the height of the waterproof gasket is greater than the height of the side wall of the recess.
The connecting device according to claim 13, wherein said waterproof gasket comprises an annular ring accommodated in said groove and an annular projection extending upward from said annular ring and exposed from said groove, The annular bumps are abutted on the inner surface of the side wall of the groove;

The connecting end further includes a pressing block disposed between the side wall end surface of the mounting groove and the mounting surface, the pressing block having a rigidity greater than the waterproof gasket;

The pressure block abuts the annular ring to secure the waterproof gasket to the mounting surface.
The connecting device according to any one of claims 9 to 16, wherein the mounting groove is substantially a circular groove, and the connecting end is substantially cylindrical, wherein the first connecting structure comprises a cam groove, a cam groove formed on an inner side of the mounting groove, the second connection The joint structure includes a cam piece formed on an outer side surface of the joint end and mated with the cam groove.
The connecting device according to claim 17, wherein said cam groove and said number of cam pieces are at least two, said at least two cam grooves being evenly arranged around an inner side of said mounting groove, The at least two cam pieces are evenly arranged around the outer side of the connecting end.
The connecting device according to any one of claims 9 to 16, wherein the connecting end comprises a base disposed on the mounting surface, and the waterproof gasket is fixedly disposed on the mounting surface around the base ;

When the base is received in the mounting groove, a side wall end surface of the mounting groove abuts against the waterproof gasket.
The connecting device according to claim 19, wherein said connecting end is formed with a groove on said mounting surface, said waterproof gasket comprising an annular ring received in said groove and said annular ring An annular protrusion extending upwardly and exposing from the annular groove, the annular protrusion being for resisting on a side wall end surface of the mounting groove;

The connecting end further includes a pressing block disposed between the side wall end surface of the mounting groove and the mounting surface, the pressing block having a rigidity greater than the waterproof gasket;

The pressure block abuts the annular ring to secure the waterproof gasket to the mounting surface.
The connecting device according to any one of claims 9 to 16, wherein the connecting end comprises at least one positioning groove, the connecting seat further comprises at least one positioning post, the positioning post is used for the positioning A groove cooperates to fix the connecting end and the connecting seat.
The connecting device according to any one of claims 9 to 16, wherein the connecting seat is disposed on the drone, and the connecting end is disposed on the pan/tilt.
The connecting device according to any one of claims 9 to 16, wherein the connecting base comprises:

a movable member, the movable member is disposed on the mounting groove, the mounting groove includes a first position and a second position, and the movable member is in the first position and the second position with respect to the mounting groove Rotating between, and the movable member is limited to the first position and the second position; and

a connector, the connector being fixed to the movable member for electrically connecting the imaging device and the drone; wherein

The connector is in a state to be connected when in the first position, and the movable member is in a locked state in the second position.
A pan/tilt head, characterized in that the pan/tilt head comprises:

a support arm assembly, the support arm assembly including a first mount and a second mount disposed perpendicular to the first mount, the first mount including a free end and a fixed end opposite the free end The second fixing frame is fixedly mounted on the fixed end, the second fixing frame is in a cohesive posture, and the second fixing frame includes a first end portion and a first side opposite to the first end portion and away from the fixed end Two ends

a motor having at least one number, the at least one of the motors being coupled to the support arm assembly to drive the support arm assembly for rotation; and

a connecting end, the connecting end is disposed at the free end, and the connecting end is configured to cooperate with a connecting base to connect the drone and the pan/tilt, and the connecting end further includes

a second connecting structure for engaging with a first connecting structure formed in the mounting groove of the connecting seat, and the connecting end is detachably mounted by the cooperation of the second connecting structure and the first connecting structure a seam formed between the connecting seat and the connecting end when the slot is installed; and

a waterproof gasket protruding from the connecting end for abutting against the connecting seat to seal the seam;

The connecting end is detachably mounted in the mounting groove by a cooperation of the second connecting structure and the first connecting structure, and the waterproof gasket abuts the connecting seat to seal The seam.
The platform according to claim 24, wherein said connecting end is substantially cylindrical;

The second connection structure includes a cam piece formed on an outer side surface of the connection end.
The platform according to claim 24, wherein the connecting end comprises a mounting surface, the mounting surface is opposite to a side wall end surface of the mounting groove, and the seam is formed on the mounting surface ;

The waterproof gasket is fixedly disposed on the mounting surface around the second connecting structure.
A platform according to claim 26, wherein said waterproof gasket has a height greater than a distance between a side wall end surface of said connecting seat and said mounting surface.
A platform according to claim 26, wherein said connecting end is formed with a groove on said mounting surface, and said waterproof gasket is positioned and fixed in said recess.
A pan/tilt head according to claim 28, wherein said waterproof gasket and said groove are substantially annular, and said outer diameter of said waterproof gasket is equal to or slightly larger than an inner diameter of said groove.
The platform according to claim 28, wherein the height of the waterproof gasket is greater than the height of the side wall of the recess.
A pan/tilt head according to claim 28, wherein said waterproof gasket includes an annular ring received in said groove and an annular projection extending upwardly from said annular ring and exposed from said groove, The annular bumps are abutted on the inner surface of the side wall of the groove;

The connecting end further includes a pressing block disposed between the side wall end surface of the mounting groove and the mounting surface, the pressing block having a rigidity greater than the waterproof gasket;

The pressing block abuts the annular ring to fix the waterproof gasket on the mounting surface on.
A drone, characterized in that the drone includes:

a fuselage, the interior of the fuselage has a hollow structure, and the fuselage is provided with at least one mounting opening;

Yuntai, the gimbal includes:

a support arm assembly, the support arm assembly including a first mount and a second mount disposed perpendicular to the first mount, the first mount including a free end and a fixed end opposite the free end The second fixing frame is fixedly mounted on the fixed end, the second fixing frame is in a cohesive posture, and the second fixing frame includes a first end portion and a first side opposite to the first end portion and away from the fixed end Two ends

An imaging device disposed between the first end and the second end to be fixed on the pan/tilt; and

Connecting means for connecting the drone to the pan/tilt, the connecting device further comprising

a connector seat formed with a mounting groove and a first connection structure formed in the mounting groove; and

a connecting end, the connecting end is configured to cooperate with the connecting base to connect the drone and the pan/tilt, and the connecting end further includes

a second connecting structure for engaging with a first connecting structure formed in the mounting groove of the connecting seat, and the connecting end is detachably mounted by the cooperation of the second connecting structure and the first connecting structure a seam formed between the connecting seat and the connecting end when the slot is installed; and

a waterproof gasket protruding from the connecting end for abutting against the connecting seat to seal the seam;

The connecting end is detachably mounted in the mounting groove by a cooperation of the second connecting structure and the first connecting structure, and the waterproof gasket abuts the connecting seat to seal the seam.
The drone according to claim 32, wherein said connecting end is substantially cylindrical;

The second connection structure includes a cam piece formed on an outer side surface of the connection end.
A drone according to claim 32, wherein said connecting end includes a mounting surface for opposing a side wall end surface of said mounting groove, said seam being formed on said mounting surface on;

The waterproof gasket is fixedly disposed on the mounting surface around the second connecting structure.
The drone according to claim 34, wherein said waterproof gasket has a height greater than a distance between a side wall end surface of said connecting seat and said mounting surface.
The drone according to claim 34, wherein said connecting end is formed with a groove on said mounting surface, and said waterproof gasket is positioned and fixed in said recess.
The drone according to claim 36, wherein said waterproof gasket and said groove are substantially annular, and said outer diameter of said waterproof gasket is equal to or slightly larger than an inner diameter of said groove.
A drone according to claim 36, wherein said waterproof gasket has a height greater than a height of a side wall of said groove.
A drone according to claim 36, wherein said waterproof gasket includes an annular ring housed in said groove and an annular projection extending upwardly from said annular ring and exposed from said groove, The annular protrusion abuts on an inner surface of a sidewall of the groove;

The connecting end further includes a pressing block disposed between the side wall end surface of the mounting groove and the mounting surface, the pressing block having a rigidity greater than the waterproof gasket;

The pressure block abuts the annular ring to secure the waterproof gasket to the mounting surface.
The drone according to any one of claims 32 to 39, wherein the mounting groove is substantially a circular groove, and the connecting end is substantially cylindrical, characterized in that the first connecting structure The cam groove is formed on an inner side surface of the mounting groove, and the second connecting structure includes a cam piece formed on an outer side surface of the connecting end and engaged with the cam groove.
A drone according to claim 40, wherein said cam groove and said number of cam pieces are at least two, and said at least two cam grooves are evenly arranged around an inner side surface of said mounting groove, The at least two cam pieces are evenly arranged around the outer side of the connecting end.
The drone according to any one of claims 32 to 39, wherein the connecting end comprises a base disposed on the mounting surface, and the waterproof gasket is fixedly disposed on the mounting surface around the base on;

When the base is received in the mounting groove, a side wall end surface of the mounting groove abuts against the waterproof gasket.
A drone according to claim 42, wherein said connecting end is formed with a groove on said mounting surface, said waterproof gasket including an annular ring accommodated in said groove and said ring An annular protrusion extending upwardly from the annular groove, the annular protrusion being for resisting on a side wall end surface of the mounting groove;

The connecting end further includes a pressing block disposed between the side wall end surface of the mounting groove and the mounting surface, the pressing block having a rigidity greater than the waterproof gasket;

The pressure block abuts the annular ring to secure the waterproof gasket to the mounting surface.
The drone according to any one of claims 32 to 39, wherein the connecting end comprises at least one positioning groove, the connecting base further comprising at least one positioning post, the positioning post being used for The positioning groove cooperates to fix the connecting end and the connecting seat.
A drone according to any one of claims 32 to 39, wherein said docking station is disposed on said drone, and said connecting end is disposed on said head.
The drone according to any one of claims 32 to 39, wherein the docking station comprises:

a movable member, the movable member is disposed on the mounting groove, the mounting groove includes a first position and a second position, and the movable member is in the first position and the second position with respect to the mounting groove Rotating between, and the movable member is limited to the first position and the second position; and

a connector, the connector being fixed to the movable member for electrically connecting the imaging device and the drone; wherein

The connector is in a state to be connected when in the first position, and the movable member is in a locked state in the second position.