WO2022141537A1

WO2022141537A1 - Photographing device, gimbal assembly, unmanned aerial vehicle and unmanned aerial vehicle kit

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Publication number: WO2022141537A1
Application number: PCT/CN2020/142437
Authority: WO
Inventors: 王平; 杨镇坡; 尤玉剑; 夏龙光
Original assignee: 深圳市大疆创新科技有限公司
Priority date: 2020-12-31
Filing date: 2020-12-31
Publication date: 2022-07-07

Abstract

A photographing device (101) is used for being connected to a gimbal (102), and the gimbal (102) is carried on an unmanned aerial vehicle (1002). A first lens module (100) of the photographing device (101) comprises a lens assembly (10), an optical path changing element (20) and an imaging element (30). The lens assembly (10) comprises a shell (11) and an optical element (12). The optical element (12), the optical path changing element (20) and the imaging element (30) are all arranged on the shell (11). The imaging element (30) is arranged on the side periphery of the shell (11). The optical path changing element (20) can change the transmission direction of light rays penetrating through the optical element (12), and the light rays with the transmission direction changed are received by the imaging element (30). Further disclosed are a gimbal assembly (1001), the unmanned aerial vehicle (1002) and an unmanned aerial vehicle kit (1000).

Description

Cameras, gimbal components, unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicle kits

technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of photographing equipment, and in particular, to a photographing device, a gimbal assembly, an unmanned aerial vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle kit.

Background technique

Cameras and other shooting devices have been widely used in people's daily life, which provides convenience for recording every bit of people's life. For traditional shooting equipment, due to the unreasonable layout of the optical components of the camera lens module, when the shooting equipment is applied to the gimbal, the overall size of the shooting device and the gimbal will be relatively large, which cannot meet the requirements of miniaturization and portability. sexual needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present application provides a photographing device, a pan/tilt assembly, an unmanned aerial vehicle, and an unmanned aerial vehicle kit, aiming at making the photographing device applicable to a pan/tilt or unmanned aerial vehicle to meet the miniaturization design of the product.

In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a photographing device, the photographing device is used to connect to a pan/tilt, the pan/tilt is mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle, and the unmanned aerial vehicle controls the The orientation of the shooting device; the shooting device includes a first lens module, and the first lens module includes:

a lens assembly, including a casing and an optical element for receiving light from a shooting scene, the optical element being arranged on the casing;

an optical path changing element, arranged on the casing;

an imaging element, arranged on the casing;

Wherein, the imaging element is arranged on the side circumference of the casing; the optical path changing element can change the propagation direction of the light passing through the optical element, and make the light after changing the propagation direction to be received by the imaging element .

In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a pan-tilt assembly, including:

PTZ; and

The imaging device according to any one of the above is mounted on the platform.

In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an unmanned aerial vehicle, including:

the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle; and

The pan/tilt assembly described in any one of the above is provided on the main body of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an unmanned aerial vehicle kit, including:

unmanned aerial vehicles; and

The pan/tilt assembly described in any one of the above is used to be installed on the unmanned aerial vehicle.

The embodiments of the present application provide a photographing device, a pan/tilt assembly, an unmanned aerial vehicle, and an unmanned aerial vehicle kit. The light reaches the imaging element through the optical element and the optical path changing element of the photographing device in sequence, so that the first size of the photographing device can be reduced. . When the photographing device is applied to the gimbal, the volume and weight of the connecting bracket of the gimbal can be reduced, so the volume and weight of the gimbal assembly can be reduced, and the power consumption of the motor of the gimbal can be reduced, so that the gimbal assembly can realize Miniaturization, Lightweight and Portability. When the gimbal assembly is applied to the unmanned aerial vehicle, the weight and volume of the unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with the gimbal assembly can be reduced, the power consumption of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be reduced, the use time of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be prolonged, and it is easy to realize Miniaturization, Lightweight and Portability.

It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and do not limit the disclosure of the embodiments of the present application.

Description of drawings

In order to explain the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application more clearly, the following briefly introduces the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can also be obtained from these drawings without any creative effort.

1 is a schematic structural diagram of an unmanned aerial vehicle kit provided by an embodiment of the present application;

2 is a schematic structural diagram of a pan-tilt assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application;

3 is an exploded schematic diagram of a pan/tilt assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application;

4 is a schematic structural diagram of a photographing device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

5 is an exploded schematic diagram of a photographing device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

6 is a cross-sectional view of a photographing device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 7 is an exploded schematic diagram of a photographing device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

8 is an exploded schematic diagram of a photographing device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

9 is a schematic structural diagram of a photographing device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

10 is a schematic structural diagram of a photographing device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 11 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a photographing apparatus provided by an embodiment of the present application.

Description of reference numbers:

1000. Unmanned aerial vehicle kit;

1001, a pan/tilt assembly; 101, a photographing device;

100. The first lens module;

10, lens assembly; 11, housing; 12, optical element; 121, trimming; 13, first side; 14, second side;

20, optical path changing element; 21, first reflector; 22, second reflector; 23, first prism; 231, first side; 232, second side; 233, third side; 24, second prism; 241, the fourth side; 242, the fifth side; 243, the sixth side; 25, the third prism; 251, the seventh side; 252, the eighth side; 253, the ninth side;

30. Imaging element;

200, the second lens module; 201, the first accommodating slot; 202, the second accommodating slot; 203, the third accommodating slot; 204, the fourth accommodating slot;

301, housing; 302, circuit board; 3021, first electrical connection part; 3022, second electrical connection part; 3023, third electrical connection part; 3024, fourth electrical connection part;

400, a first connection structure; 401, a first flexible connection piece; 402, a second flexible connection piece;

500, the second connection structure; 501, the third flexible connection piece; 502, the fourth flexible connection piece; 5021, the fifth electrical connection part; 503, the fifth flexible connection piece;

102, PTZ; 1021, pitch axis assembly; 10211, pitch axis motor; 1022, roll axis assembly; 10221, roll axis motor; 10222, second connecting bracket; 1023, pan axis assembly; 10231, pan axis motor; 10232, the first connecting bracket; 1024, the storage space;

1002. Unmanned aerial vehicle.

Detailed ways

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", " rear, left, right, vertical, horizontal, top, bottom, inside, outside, clockwise, counterclockwise, etc., or The positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation on this application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined as "first", "second" may expressly or implicitly include one or more of said features. In the description of the present application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly and specifically defined.

It should also be understood that the terms used in the specification of the present application are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present application. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

It should also be further understood that, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the term "and/or" refers to and including any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items .

The traditional UAV shooting equipment does not have a reflector, and the light reaches the imaging sensor along the optical axis direction through the lens group, which will lead to a larger thickness and size of the shooting equipment. When the photographing device is used in the gimbal, the bracket of the gimbal also needs to be larger, so that the overall size and weight of the photographing device combined with the gimbal are relatively large. When a gimbal equipped with a photographing device is applied to an unmanned aerial vehicle, the size and weight of the unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with the photographing device and the gimbal will also increase accordingly. Therefore, it is difficult for traditional photographing equipment to meet the requirements of miniaturization, portability and light weight of gimbals and unmanned aerial vehicles.

To this end, embodiments of the present application provide a photographing device, a pan-tilt assembly, an unmanned aerial vehicle, and an unmanned aerial vehicle kit, so that when the photographing device is applied to a pan-tilt or unmanned aerial vehicle, the miniaturized design of the product can be satisfied.

Some embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below and features in the embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict.

Referring to FIG. 1 , an unmanned aerial vehicle kit 1000 provided by an embodiment of the present application includes a gimbal assembly 1001 and an unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 . The unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 may be a rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle, a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle, an unmanned helicopter, or a hybrid fixed-wing-rotor-wing unmanned aerial vehicle, or the like. The rotor unmanned aerial vehicle may be a single-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle or a multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle. Multi-rotor UAVs include dual-rotor aircraft, tri-rotor aircraft, quad-rotor aircraft, hexa-rotor aircraft, octa-rotor aircraft, ten-rotor aircraft, twelve-rotor aircraft, etc.

Illustratively, unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 may include a fuselage, a powertrain. The fuselage may include a center frame and one or more arms connected to the center frame, the one or more arms extending radially from the center frame.

Exemplarily, the gimbal 102 of the gimbal assembly 1001 is fixedly or detachably connected to the body.

Illustratively, the power system includes a propeller and a motor, and the motor is used to drive the propeller to rotate, thereby providing flight power for the UAV 1002 . The power motor and propeller are arranged on the arm.

Exemplarily, the pan/tilt assembly 1001 includes a pan/tilt 102 and a camera 101 . The gimbal 102 is mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 . The photographing device 101 is used for photographing pictures and/or videos. Exemplarily, the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 controls the orientation of the photographing device 101 via the gimbal 102 .

The gimbal 102 can adjust the posture of the photographing device 101 and stabilize the photographing device 101 .

Exemplarily, the photographing device 101 may be detachably or non-detachably connected to the pan/tilt head 102 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , in some embodiments, the pan/tilt head 102 includes at least one of a pitch axis component 1021 , a roll axis component 1022 and a pan axis component 1023 for driving the camera 101 to move. When the photographing device 101 is connected to the gimbal 102 , the photographing device 101 is connected to any one of the pitch axis assembly 1021 , the roll axis assembly 1022 , and the pan axis assembly 1023 .

Exemplarily, the gimbal 102 may include only one of the pitch axis assembly 1021 , the roll axis assembly 1022 and the pan axis assembly 1023 . The gimbal 102 may also include any two of the pitch axis assembly 1021 , the roll axis assembly 1022 and the pan axis assembly 1023 . The gimbal 102 may further include a pitch axis assembly 1021 , a roll axis assembly 1022 and a pan axis assembly 1023 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , for example, the pan/tilt head 102 includes a pitch axis assembly 1021 , a roll axis assembly 1022 and a pan axis assembly 1023 . The pan axis assembly 1023 includes a pan axis motor 10231 and a first connecting bracket 10232 . The roll axis assembly 1022 includes a roll axis motor 10221 and a second connection bracket 10222 . The pitch axis assembly 1021 includes a pitch axis motor 10211.

Referring to FIG. 3 , for example, the rotating part of the pan axis motor 10231 is connected with the fixed part of the roll axis motor 10221 through the first connecting bracket 10232 for driving the camera 101 to rotate around the pan axis. The rotating part of the roll axis motor 10221 is connected with the fixed part of the tilt axis motor 10211 through the second connecting bracket 10222, and is used to drive the photographing device 101 to rotate around the roll axis. The photographing device 101 is mounted on the rotating part of the tilt axis motor 10211, and the tilt axis motor 10211 is used to drive the photographing device 101 to rotate around the tilt axis.

Exemplarily, the photographing device 101 may be directly mounted or indirectly mounted on the rotating part of the pitch axis motor 10211 through the mounting portion.

In other embodiments, the photographing device 101 may also be connected to the roll axis assembly 1022 or the pan axis assembly 1023, which is not limited herein.

Referring to FIG. 2 , a storage space 1024 is formed on the gimbal 102 for storing the photographing device 101 .

Exemplarily, the connection bracket (including the first connection bracket 10232 and/or the second connection bracket 10222 ) and the motor (including at least one of the pitch axis motor 10211 , the roll axis motor 10221 and the pan axis motor 10231 ) of the gimbal 102 The storage space 1024 is formed in cooperation. The imaging device 101 is at least partially accommodated in the accommodation space 1024 .

It can be understood that, if the size of the storage space 1024 is reduced, the volume and weight of the connecting bracket of the pan/tilt head 102 are correspondingly reduced. The size of the storage space 1024 is determined according to the size of the imaging device 101 .

Referring to FIGS. 4 to 6 , in some embodiments, the photographing device 101 includes a first lens module 100 . The first lens module 100 includes a lens assembly 10 , an optical path changing element 20 and an imaging element 30 . The lens assembly 10 includes a housing 11 and an optical element 12 for receiving light from a photographed scene. The optical element 12 is provided on the casing 11 . The optical path changing element 20 is provided on the casing 11 . The imaging element 30 is provided on the housing 11 .

Among them, the imaging element 30 is provided on the side circumference of the casing 11 . The optical path changing element 20 can change the propagation direction of the light passing through the optical element 12 , and make the light after changing the propagation direction to be received by the imaging element 30 .

Compared with the photographing device without a reflector, in the photographing device 101 of the above-mentioned embodiment, the light reaches the imaging element 30 through the optical element 12 and the optical path changing element 20 in sequence, so that the thickness of the first lens module 100 can be reduced, thereby reducing the thickness of the first lens module 100 . The small thickness of the photographing device 101 is beneficial to realize the miniaturization of the photographing device 101 . When the photographing device 101 is applied to the gimbal 102, the thickness of the storage space 1024 of the gimbal 102 along the photographing device 101 can be reduced, thereby reducing the volume and weight of the connecting bracket of the gimbal 102, thereby reducing the assembly of the gimbal The volume and weight of 1001 reduce the power consumption of the motor of the pan/tilt 102, so that the pan/tilt assembly 1001 can achieve miniaturization, light weight and portability. When the gimbal assembly 1001 is applied to the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002, the weight and volume of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 equipped with the gimbal assembly 1001 can be reduced, the power consumption of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 can be reduced, and the life of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 can be prolonged. It can be used for a long time, and it is easy to achieve miniaturization, light weight and portability.

In addition, compared with the photographing device in which the light reaches the imaging sensor (corresponding to the imaging element 30 ) through the reflector (corresponding to the optical path changing element 20 ) and the lens group (corresponding to the optical element 12 ) in sequence, the photographing device 101 of the embodiment of the present application, the light passing through The optical elements 12 converge to reach the optical path changing element 20 , which can reduce the size and weight of the optical path changing element 20 , thereby reducing the width and thickness of the photographing device 101 , which is conducive to realizing the miniaturization of the photographing device 101 . When the photographing device 101 is applied to the pan-tilt 102, the size of the storage space 1024 of the pan-tilt 102 can be reduced, thereby reducing the volume and weight of the connecting bracket of the pan-tilt 102, thereby reducing the volume and weight of the pan-tilt assembly 1001. The weight reduces the power consumption of the motor of the pan/tilt 102, so that the pan/tilt assembly 1001 can achieve miniaturization, light weight and portability. When the gimbal assembly 1001 is applied to the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002, the weight and volume of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 equipped with the gimbal assembly 1001 can be reduced, the power consumption of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 can be reduced, and the life of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 can be prolonged. It can be used for a long time, and it is easy to achieve miniaturization, light weight and portability.

Exemplarily, the thickness extending direction of the photographing device 101 is substantially perpendicular to the width extending direction of the photographing device 101 .

Illustratively, referring to FIG. 3 , the thickness extension direction of the photographing device 101 is shown in the Y direction in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 .

Exemplarily, the extending direction of the thickness of the photographing device 101 is parallel to the light incident to the first lens module 100 .

Exemplarily, the thickness extension direction of the photographing device 101 is parallel to the optical axis incident to the optical element 12 .

Exemplarily, the thickness extension direction of the photographing device 101 is parallel to or coincident with the roll axis of the roll axis motor 10221 .

Exemplarily, the number of pitch axis motors 10211 is two, and the two pitch axis motors 10211 are arranged at intervals. The photographing device 101 is sandwiched between two pitch axis motors 10211 . Exemplarily, the width extension direction of the photographing device 101 is parallel to the arrangement direction of the two pitch axis motors 10211 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , for example, the width extension direction of the photographing device 101 is parallel to the pitch axis of the pitch axis motor 10211 .

Exemplarily, the width extension direction of the photographing device 101 is shown in the X direction in FIGS. 3 and 4 .

Illustratively, the light incident to the optical element 12 is parallel to the roll axis of the roll axis motor 10221 .

Illustratively, the optical axis of the optical element 12 is parallel to or coincident with the roll axis of the roll axis motor 10221 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , in some embodiments, the photographing device 101 further includes a housing 301 . The first lens module 100 is disposed in the casing 301 . When the photographing device 101 is connected to the gimbal 102 , the housing 301 is connected to any one of the pitch axis assembly 1021 , the roll axis assembly 1022 , and the pan axis assembly 1023 .

It can be understood that when the size of the first lens module 100 is reduced, the size and weight of the housing 301 can also be correspondingly reduced.

Referring to FIG. 5 , in some embodiments, the optical axis of the optical element 12 is parallel to the imaging element 30 . In this way, the thickness of the first lens module 100 can be reduced, thereby reducing the thickness and weight of the housing 301 , and thus the thickness of the photographing device 101 can be reduced, which is beneficial to realize the miniaturization, light weight and portability of the photographing device 101 . When the photographing device 101 is applied to the gimbal 102 , the photographing device 101 of this embodiment can further reduce the volume and weight of the connecting bracket of the gimbal 102 and reduce the power consumption of the motor of the gimbal 102 . When the gimbal 102 equipped with the photographing device 101 is applied to the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002, the weight and volume of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 equipped with the gimbal 102 can be further reduced, the power consumption of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 can be reduced, and the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 can be extended. The duration of use of aircraft 1002.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5 , the imaging element 30 is perpendicular to the optical element 12 . Illustratively, the extending direction of the imaging element 30 in the first direction is perpendicular to the optical element 12 . In this way, the thickness of the photographing device 101 can be reduced, and the thickness and weight of the casing 301 can be reduced, which is beneficial to realize the miniaturization, weight reduction and portability of the photographing device 101 . When the photographing device 101 is applied to the gimbal 102 , the photographing device 101 of this embodiment can further reduce the volume and weight of the connecting bracket of the gimbal 102 and reduce the power consumption of the motor of the gimbal 102 . When the gimbal 102 carrying the photographing device 101 is applied to the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002, the weight and volume of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 carrying the gimbal 102 can be further reduced, the power consumption of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 can be reduced, and the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 can be extended. The duration of use of the human aircraft 1002 .

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , in some embodiments, when the photographing device 101 is connected to the gimbal 102 , the photographing device 101 is connected to any one of the pitch axis assembly 1021 , the roll axis assembly 1022 , and the pan axis assembly 1023 , and the imaging The element 30 is perpendicular to the pitch axis assembly 1021 , the roll axis assembly 1022 or the pan axis assembly 1023 connected to the camera 101 .

For example, the photographing device 101 is connected to the pitch axis assembly 1021, and the imaging element 30 is perpendicular to the pitch axis of the pitch axis assembly 1021.

For another example, the photographing device 101 is connected to the roll axis assembly 1022 , and the imaging element 30 is perpendicular to the roll axis of the roll axis assembly 1022 .

For another example, the photographing device 101 is connected to the pan axis assembly 1023 , and the imaging element 30 is perpendicular to the pan axis of the pan axis assembly 1023 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , in some embodiments, the photographing device 101 is fixedly connected to the pitch axis assembly 1021 , and the imaging element 30 is perpendicular to the pitch axis of the pitch axis motor 10211 of the pitch axis assembly 1021 . In this way, the center of gravity of the photographing device 101 can be as close as possible to at least one of the pitch axis of the pitch axis assembly 1021 , the pitch axis of the roll axis assembly 1022 , and the pan axis of the pan axis assembly 1023 , saving the motor of the gimbal 102 The power consumption of the pan/tilt head 102 is increased, and the usage time of the motor of the gimbal 102 is prolonged.

Exemplarily, the photographing device 101 may be fixedly connected to the rotating part of the pitch axis motor 10211 in a detachable connection manner or a non-detachable connection manner.

The pitch axis of the pitch axis motor 10211 may be a real axis or an imaginary axis, which is not limited here. Exemplarily, the extension direction of the pitch axis of the pitch axis motor 10211 is shown by the dotted line P in FIG. 3 . After the photographing device 101 is assembled with the pan/tilt head 102 , the imaging element 30 is perpendicular to the dotted line P. As shown in FIG.

It can be understood that the first part is perpendicular to the second part, including the case where the included angle between the first part and the second part is 80°, 85°, 90° and any other suitable angle between 80°-90° .

The third part is parallel to the fourth part, including the case where the included angle between the third part and the fourth part is 0°, 5°, 10° and any other suitable angle between 0°-10°.

In some embodiments, the optical path changing element 20 may be fixedly connected to the lens assembly 10 through any suitable fixing structure, for example, the optical path changing element 20 is connected to the lens through at least one of an adhesive structure, a snap-fit structure, a quick-release structure, etc. The assembly 10 is fixedly connected.

Exemplarily, the imaging element 30 includes an imaging sensor, which utilizes the photoelectric conversion function of the photoelectric device to convert the optical signal received on the photosensitive surface thereof into an electrical signal corresponding to the optical signal.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5 , in some embodiments, the photographing device 101 further includes a second lens module 200 . The first lens module 100 is connected to the second lens module 200 , and the shooting parameters of the second lens module 200 are different from the shooting parameters of the first lens module 100 .

Exemplarily, the shooting parameters include at least one of focal length, angle of view, and the like.

Exemplarily, the focal length of the first lens module 100 is different from the focal length of the second lens module 200 .

Exemplarily, the first lens module 100 is a telephoto lens module, and the second lens module 200 is a short-focus lens module. The light reaches the imaging element 30 through the lens assembly 10 and the optical path changing element 20 of the first lens module 100, which can reduce the thickness of the first lens module 100, so that the thickness of the first lens module 100 is as close as possible to that of the second lens module 100. The thickness of the lens module 200 can reduce the thickness of the first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 after assembly, and reduce the thickness and weight of the housing 301, thereby reducing the volume of the photographing device 101, which is conducive to the realization of Miniaturization of the imaging device 101 .

When the photographing device 101 is applied to the gimbal 102 , the photographing device 101 of this embodiment can further reduce the volume and weight of the connecting bracket of the gimbal 102 and reduce the power consumption of the motor of the gimbal 102 . When the gimbal 102 equipped with the photographing device 101 is applied to the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002, the weight and volume of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 equipped with the gimbal 102 can be further reduced, the power consumption of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 can be reduced, and the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 can be extended. The duration of use of aircraft 1002.

In other embodiments, the shooting parameters of the second lens module 200 and the shooting parameters of the first lens module 100 may also be the same.

Exemplarily, the second lens module 200 is arranged in the housing 301 .

Exemplarily, the first lens module 100 may be fixedly connected or detachably connected to the second lens module 200 through a buckle structure, a quick-release structure, and an adhesive layer.

In some embodiments, the optical axis of the optical element 12 is parallel to the optical axis of the second lens module 200 . Exemplarily, the optical axis of the optical element 12 is parallel to the light incoming direction of the second lens module 200 .

In some embodiments, the light entering direction of the optical element 12 is the same as the light entering direction of the second lens module 200 . Please refer to FIGS. 5 and 6 . Exemplarily, the light entering direction of the optical element 12 is the same as the light entering direction of the second lens module 200 , including: the light entering direction of the optical element 12 is the same as the light entering direction of the second lens module 200 . direction is parallel. The dashed lines with arrows in Figures 5 and 6 and the like represent light rays.

5 and 6 , the optical axis of the light incident to the first lens module 100 and the projection of the optical axis of the light incident to the second lens module 200 in the Z direction are substantially coincident to reduce The coupling deviation between the first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 ensures the imaging quality of the photographing device 101 .

In some embodiments, the light entering direction of the optical element 12 is different from the light entering direction of the second lens module 200 . Exemplarily, the included angle between the light entering direction of the optical element 12 and the light entering direction of the second lens module 200 is an acute angle, an obtuse angle or a right angle, which is not limited herein.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, the first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 are stacked along the first direction. The imaging element 30 is provided on the first side 13 or the second side 14 of the lens assembly 10 . The first side 13 and the second side 14 are opposite sides of the lens assembly 10 along a second direction, which is different from the second direction.

The photographing device 101 of the above-mentioned embodiment can reduce the size of the first lens module 100 along the first direction and the size of the second direction, thereby reducing the rear edge of the assembly of the first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200. The size of the first direction and the size of the second direction, and the size and weight of the housing 301 are reduced, the structure of the photographing device 101 is compact, and the space utilization rate is high, thereby reducing the volume and weight of the photographing device 101, which is beneficial to the realization of the photographing device. 101 miniaturization.

Illustratively, the first direction intersects the second direction. Illustratively, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

Exemplarily, the first direction is shown as the Z direction in FIGS. 3 and 4 , and the second direction is shown as the X direction in FIGS. 3 and 4 .

Exemplarily, the first direction is shown as the X direction in FIGS. 3 and 4 . The second direction is shown as the Z direction in FIGS. 3 and 4 .

In some embodiments, the first direction is an up-down direction, and the second direction is a left-right direction. Exemplarily, the direction of the arrow in the Z direction in FIG. 4 is upward, and the direction opposite to the direction of the arrow in the Z direction is downward. The direction of the arrow in the X direction in FIG. 4 is the left, and the direction opposite to the direction of the arrow in the X direction is the right.

In some embodiments, the first direction is a left-right direction, and the second direction is an up-down direction.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, the top of the second lens module 200 is provided with a first accommodating groove 201 for accommodating at least part of the first lens module 100 . The first accommodating groove 201 is formed on the top of the second lens module 200 . In this way, the size along the first direction (such as the Z direction) after the first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 are assembled can be reduced, thereby reducing the weight of the housing 301 and the size along the first direction, thereby reducing the The volume and weight of the photographing device 101 are better suited for the gimbal 102 or the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 .

Exemplarily, the dimension of the first lens module 100 or the photographing device 101 along the Z direction in FIG. 4 is defined as the height.

Exemplarily, the height extending direction, the thickness extending direction, and the width extending direction of the photographing device 101 are perpendicular to each other.

It can be understood that the photographing device 101 in the embodiment of the present application is not limited to the stacking design of the first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 . For example, a third lens module and/or other lens modules may also be provided, and the first lens module 100 , the second lens module 200 and the third lens module are stacked and arranged.

It can be understood that the side circumference of the housing 11 includes the surface on the side where the first side 13 is located and/or the surface on the side where the second side 14 is located.

Referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , in some embodiments, the photographing device 101 further includes a circuit board 302 . The first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 are both connected to the same circuit board 302 for processing signals sent by the first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 .

Compared with the first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 being connected to different substrates, the photographing device 101 of this embodiment can reduce the number of structural components of the photographing device 101 and reduce the volume and weight of the housing 301 . Thereby, the size and weight of the photographing device 101 are further reduced. When the photographing device 101 is applied to the pan-tilt 102, the size of the storage space 1024 of the pan-tilt 102 can be reduced, thereby reducing the volume and weight of the connecting bracket of the pan-tilt 102, thereby reducing the volume and weight of the pan-tilt assembly 1001. The weight reduces the power consumption of the motor of the pan/tilt 102, so that the pan/tilt assembly 1001 can achieve miniaturization, light weight and portability. When the gimbal assembly 1001 is applied to the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002, the weight and volume of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 equipped with the gimbal assembly 1001 can be reduced, the power consumption of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 can be reduced, and the life of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 can be prolonged. It can be used for a long time, and it is easy to achieve miniaturization, light weight and portability.

Exemplarily, the circuit board 302 is electrically connected to the imaging element 30 for processing the electrical signal converted by the imaging element 30 to realize the photographing or video recording function of the photographing device 101 .

Understandably, the circuit board 302 is communicatively connected to the gimbal 102 or the main control board (not shown) of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 . The gimbal 102 or the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 can communicate with the circuit board 302 through the main control board, so as to control the operation of the photographing device 101 or receive the photographing information of the photographing device 101 .

Exemplarily, the main control board may be provided on the gimbal 102, or may be provided on the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002, which is not limited herein.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, the circuit board 302 and the imaging element 30 are disposed on opposite sides of the assembly formed by the first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 . The first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 are assembled to form an assembly. The circuit board 302 and the imaging element 30 are disposed on opposite sides of the assembly, so that the structure of the photographing device 101 is compact and the volume of the photographing device 101 is reduced, so as to be more suitable for the pan/tilt head 102 or the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 .

In addition, the circuit board 302 and the imaging element 30 are disposed on opposite sides of the assembly formed by the first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 , which can balance the center of gravity of the photographing device 101 , so that the center of gravity of the photographing device 101 is as large as possible. It is close to at least one of the pitch axis of the pitch axis assembly 1021, the pitch axis of the roll axis assembly 1022, and the pan axis of the pan axis assembly 1023, which saves the power consumption of the motor of the gimbal 102 and prolongs the power consumption of the motor of the gimbal 102. duration of use.

Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the circuit board 302 is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the motor in the pan/tilt head 102 that is fixedly connected to the photographing device 101 . In this way, the center of gravity of the photographing device 101 can be as close as possible to at least one of the pitch axis of the pitch axis assembly 1021 , the pitch axis of the roll axis assembly 1022 , and the pan axis of the pan axis assembly 1023 , saving the motor of the gimbal 102 The power consumption of the pan/tilt head 102 is increased, and the usage time of the motor of the gimbal 102 is prolonged.

Exemplarily, the pitch axis motor 10211 is fixedly connected to the photographing device 101 . The circuit board 302 is perpendicular to the pitch axis of the pitch axis motor 10211 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , in some embodiments, the photographing device 101 further includes a first connection structure 400 and a second connection structure 500 . The first connection structure 400 is connected to the circuit board 302 and the first lens module 100 . The second connection structure 500 is connected to the circuit board 302 and the second lens module 200 . Both the first connection structure 400 and the second connection structure 500 are connected to the same circuit board 302 .

Compared with the first connection structure 400 and the second connection structure 500 being connected to different substrates, the photographing device 101 of this embodiment can reduce the number of structural parts of the photographing device 101 and the volume and weight of the housing 301 , thereby further reducing the size and weight of the housing 301 . The size and weight of the photographing device 101 are reduced so as to be more suitable for the gimbal 102 or the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , the first connecting structure 400 includes a first flexible connecting member 401 and a second flexible connecting member 402 . The first flexible connector 401 is connected to the circuit board 302 and the motor of the lens assembly 10 . The second flexible connector 402 is connected to the circuit board 302 and the imaging element 30 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , the second connecting structure 500 includes a third flexible connecting member 501 , a fourth flexible connecting member 502 and a fifth flexible connecting member 503 . The third flexible connector 501 is connected to the circuit board 302 and the imaging member of the second lens module 200 . The fourth flexible connector 502 is connected to the circuit board 302 and the motor of the lens of the second lens module 200 . The aperture and/or the electronic shutter of the lens of the second lens module 200 are connected to the circuit board 302 through the fourth flexible connector 502 and the fifth flexible connector 503 .

The first flexible connector 401, the second flexible connector 402, the third flexible connector 501, and the fourth flexible connector 502 are all connected to the same circuit board 302, and the fourth flexible connector 502 is connected to the fifth flexible connector Piece 503 is connected. In this way, both the first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 can be connected to the same circuit board 302, so as to reduce the number of structural components of the photographing device 101, reduce the volume and weight of the housing 301, and further reduce the The size and weight of the photographing device 101 are better suited for the gimbal 102 or the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 .

Referring to FIG. 8 , for example, the circuit board 302 is provided with a first electrical connection part 3021 , a second electrical connection part 3022 , a third electrical connection part 3023 and a fourth electrical connection part 3024 . A fifth electrical connecting portion 5021 is formed on the fourth flexible connecting member 502 . The first electrical connection portion 3021 is connected to the first flexible connection member 401 so that the circuit board 302 can be electrically connected to the motor of the lens assembly 10 . The second electrical connection portion 3022 is connected to the second flexible connection member 402 so that the circuit board 302 can be electrically connected to the imaging element 30 . The third electrical connection portion 3023 is connected to the third flexible connection member 501 , so that the circuit board 302 can be electrically connected to the imaging member of the second lens module 200 .

The fourth electrical connection portion 3024 is connected to the fourth flexible connection member 502 , so that the circuit board 302 can be electrically connected to the motor of the lens of the second lens module 200 . The fifth electrical connection portion 5021 is connected with the fifth flexible connecting member 503, so as to realize the electrical connection between the fourth flexible connecting member 502 and the fifth flexible connecting member 503, and further realize the electrical connection between the circuit board 302 and the lens of the second lens module 200. Aperture and/or electronic shutter.

It can be understood that the function of the imaging member of the second lens module 200 is the same as that of the imaging element 30 of the first lens module 100 .

Exemplarily, the first flexible connector 401, the second flexible connector 402, the third flexible connector 501, the fourth flexible connector 502, and the fifth flexible connector 503 each include at least one of a flexible circuit board, a flexible cable, and the like. one.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the optical path changing element 20 includes a first reflecting mirror 21 . Exemplarily, the light reaches the imaging element 30 through the optical element 12 and the first reflecting mirror 21 in turn. In this way, under the premise that the optical path design can make the size of the first lens module 100 along the Y direction (as shown in FIG. 4 ) smaller, The number of structural parts of the optical path changing element 20 is reduced as much as possible, so as to reduce the volume and weight of the housing 301 as much as possible, thereby reducing the size and weight of the photographing device 101 as much as possible, so as to be better applicable to the pan/tilt head 102 or Unmanned aerial vehicle 1002.

Please refer to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , there is a first included angle between the reflection surface of the first reflecting mirror 21 and the optical axis of the optical element 12 . There is a second included angle between the reflection surface of the first reflection mirror 21 and the optical axis of the imaging element 30 . The first included angle is 45°; and/or the second included angle is 45°.

It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the first included angle and the second included angle can also be designed according to actual requirements, for example, the first included angle and the second included angle are both acute angles (eg, between 0°-90°). any other suitable angle). For example, the first included angle is 30°, and the second included angle is 60°.

Exemplarily, the included angle between the optical axis of the light incident on the reflective surface of the first reflective mirror 21 and the reflective surface of the first reflective mirror 21 is an acute angle, such as 10°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 80° and any other suitable angle between 10°-80°.

Exemplarily, the included angle between the optical axis of the light emitted from the reflective surface of the first reflective mirror 21 and the reflective surface of the first reflective mirror 21 is an acute angle, such as 10°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 80° and any other suitable angle between 10°-80°.

Exemplarily, the included angle between the optical axis of the light emitted from the reflective surface of the first reflecting mirror 21 and the imaging element 30 is an acute angle, such as 10°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 80° and 10° Any other suitable angle between -80°.

Referring to FIG. 9 , in some embodiments, the optical path changing element 20 includes a second mirror 22 and a first prism 23 . The second reflector 22 is provided on the casing 11 . The first prism 23 is disposed on the casing 11 . The light reaches the imaging element 30 through the second reflecting mirror 22 , the optical element 12 and the first prism 23 in sequence. In this way, the thickness of the first lens module 100 can be reduced as much as possible, thereby reducing the volume and weight of the housing 301 as much as possible, and further reducing the size and weight of the photographing device 101 as much as possible, so as to be better suited for The gimbal 102 or the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 .

Exemplarily, the thickness extension direction of the first lens module 100 is along the X1 direction as shown in FIG. 9 .

Exemplarily, the thickness extension direction of the first lens module 100 is parallel to the optical axis of the light incident to the first lens module 100 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , in some embodiments, the optical axis of the optical element 12 is parallel to the imaging element 30 . In this way, the structure of the first lens module 100 is compact and the optical path design is reasonable, so as to reduce the size of the photographing device 101 , so as to be more suitable for the gimbal 102 or the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , the included angle between the reflecting surface of the second reflecting mirror 22 and the optical axis of the optical element 12 is an acute angle. For example, the included angle between the reflective surface of the second mirror 22 and the optical axis of the optical element 12 is 10°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 80° and any other suitable angle between 10°-80° .

Please refer to FIG. 9 , the top and the side of the second lens module 200 are respectively provided with a second accommodating groove 202 and a third accommodating groove 203 that communicate with each other, and the optical element 12 is disposed in the second accommodating groove 202 . Both the second accommodating groove 202 and the third accommodating groove 203 accommodate part of the casing 11 .

Exemplarily, the direction of the arrow in the Z1 direction in FIG. 9 is up, and the direction opposite to the arrow direction in the Z1 direction is down. The second accommodating groove 202 is formed on the top of the second lens module 200 . The optical element 12 is disposed in the second accommodating groove 202 to reduce the height of the assembled first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 , thereby reducing the weight and height of the housing 301 .

The arrangement of the third accommodating groove 203 can reduce the width of the assembled first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 , thereby reducing the weight and width of the housing 301 . Therefore, the first accommodating slot 201 and the second accommodating slot 202 can effectively reduce the volume and weight of the photographing device 101 , so as to be more suitable for the pan/tilt head 102 or the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , for example, the height extending direction of the first lens module 100 and/or the second lens module 200 is parallel to Z1 in FIG. 9 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , for example, the width extension direction of the first lens module 100 and/or the second lens module 200 is parallel to Y1 in FIG. 9 .

Please refer to FIG. 9 , the third accommodating groove 203 extends from the top to the bottom of the second lens module 200 , and the imaging element 30 is at least partially disposed in the third accommodating groove 203 and is located at a position near the bottom of the third accommodating groove 203 side. In this way, the structure of the first lens module 100 is compact, and the optical path design is reasonable, so as to reduce the size of the photographing device 101 , so as to be more suitable for the gimbal 102 or the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , the first prism 23 includes a first side surface 231 , a second side surface 232 and a third side surface 233 connected in sequence, and the first side surface 231 is perpendicular to the third side surface 233 . The light reaches the imaging element 30 through the optical element 12, the first side 231, the second side 232, and the third side 233 in sequence, so that the structure of the first lens module 100 is compact, the size of the photographing device 101 is reduced, and the Applicable to the gimbal 102 or the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , the first side surface 231 is perpendicular to the imaging element 30 , and the third side surface 233 is parallel to the imaging element 30 . Exemplarily, the first side surface 231 is perpendicular to the third side surface 233 . The included angle between the first side surface 231 and the second side surface 232 is an acute angle. The included angle between the third side surface 233 and the second side surface 232 is an acute angle. In this way, it can be ensured that the light emitted from the optical element 12 can reach the imaging element 30 .

Referring to FIG. 10 , in some embodiments, the light path changing element 20 includes a second prism 24 and a third prism 25 . The second prism 24 is disposed on the casing 11 . The third prism 25 is disposed on the casing 11 . The light path reaches the imaging element 30 through the optical element 12 , the second prism 24 , and the third prism 25 . In this way, the thickness of the first lens module 100 can be reduced, so as to reduce the volume and weight of the housing 301 as much as possible, thereby reducing the size and weight of the photographing device 101 as much as possible, so as to be more suitable for the gimbal 102 Or UAV 1002.

Exemplarily, the thickness extension direction of the first lens module 100 is along the X2 direction as shown in FIG. 10 .

Referring to FIG. 10 , in some embodiments, the optical axis of the optical element 12 is perpendicular to the imaging element 30 . In other embodiments, the optical axis of the optical element 12 and the imaging element 30 may also be arranged at an acute angle.

Please refer to FIG. 10 , in some embodiments, the optical element 12 , the second prism 24 , the third prism 25 and the imaging element 30 are arranged on the top of the second lens module 200 to make reasonable use of the space of the second lens module 200 , Reduce the size of the assembled first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200, thereby reducing the volume and weight of the housing 301, thereby reducing the size and weight of the photographing device 101 as much as possible, so as to be more suitable for The gimbal 102 or the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 .

Exemplarily, the direction of the arrow in the Z2 direction in FIG. 10 is up, and the direction opposite to the arrow direction in the Z2 direction is down.

Referring to FIG. 10 , in some embodiments, the top of the second lens module 200 is provided with a fourth accommodating groove 204 , and the third prism 25 , the imaging element 30 and the casing 11 are all accommodated at least partially in the fourth accommodating groove 204. Therefore, the assembled height of the first lens module 100 and the second lens module 200 is reduced, thereby reducing the weight and thickness of the housing 301, thereby effectively reducing the volume and weight of the photographing device 101, so as to be more suitable for the gimbal 102 or unmanned aerial vehicle 1002.

Referring to FIG. 10 , in some embodiments, the second prism 24 includes a fourth side surface 241 , a fifth side surface 242 and a sixth side surface 243 which are connected in sequence. The fourth side 241 is perpendicular to the sixth side 243, and the light reaches the second prism 24 through the optical element 12, the fourth side 241, the fifth side 242, and the sixth side 243, thereby ensuring that the light emitted from the optical element 12 can reach the second prism 24. Prism 24.

Referring to FIG. 10 , in some embodiments, the third prism 25 includes a seventh side surface 251 , an eighth side surface 252 and a ninth side surface 253 which are connected in sequence. The seventh side 251 is perpendicular to the ninth side 253, and the light reaches the imaging element 30 through the second prism 24, the seventh side 251, the eighth side 252 and the ninth side 253, thereby ensuring that the light emitted from the optical element 12 passes through the second prism 24 and the third prism 25 can reach the imaging element 30 .

Referring to FIG. 10 , in some embodiments, the fourth side surface 241 and the ninth side surface 253 are both parallel to the imaging element 30 and perpendicular to the optical axis of the optical element 12 . In this way, the optical path of the first lens module 100 can be folded, and the thickness of the first lens module 100 can be reduced, thereby reducing the weight and thickness of the housing 301 , thereby effectively reducing the volume and weight of the photographing device 101 to better It is suitable for the gimbal 102 and the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 , and reduces the power consumption of the motor control of the gimbal 102 and the power consumption of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 .

Illustratively, the optical element 12 includes at least one lens element.

Referring to FIG. 11 , a side perimeter of the optical element 12 is formed with a cut edge 121 . In this way, under the condition of ensuring the optical performance of the optical element 12, the size and weight of the optical element 12 are reduced as much as possible, thereby reducing the weight and size of the housing 301, thereby effectively reducing the volume and weight of the photographing device 101, so as to reduce the size and weight of the optical element 12 as much as possible. It is better applicable to the gimbal 102 and the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 , and reduces the power consumption of the motor control of the gimbal 102 and the power consumption of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 .

Illustratively, the side perimeter of the optical element 12 includes the perimeter of the optical element 12 that is not used to direct light propagation.

Exemplarily, one, two, three or more of the cut edges 121 on the optical element 12 may be provided, which is not limited herein. For example, two cut edges 121 are formed on the side circumference of the optical element 12, and the two cut edges 121 are disposed opposite to each other.

It can be understood that the side periphery of the optical device of the second lens module 200 is formed with a cut edge 121 . In this way, under the condition of ensuring the optical performance of the optical element 12, the size and weight of the optical device are reduced as much as possible, thereby reducing the weight and size of the housing 301, thereby effectively reducing the volume and weight of the photographing device 101, so as to be more Well suited for the gimbal 102 or the unmanned aerial vehicle 1002 .

Illustratively, the function of the optical device is substantially the same as that of the optical element 12 .

The shape of the cut edge 121 can be designed according to actual requirements, such as a plane, a curved surface, a racetrack shape, and the like.

Embodiments of the present application further provide an unmanned aerial vehicle, including an unmanned aerial vehicle body and the pan/tilt assembly of any one of the foregoing embodiments. The gimbal assembly is arranged on the main body of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

The unmanned aerial vehicle may be a rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle, a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle, an unmanned helicopter, or a hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle of fixed-wing and rotary-wing. The rotor unmanned aerial vehicle may be a single-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle or a multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle. Multi-rotor UAVs include dual-rotor aircraft, tri-rotor aircraft, quad-rotor aircraft, hexa-rotor aircraft, octa-rotor aircraft, ten-rotor aircraft, twelve-rotor aircraft, etc.

Illustratively, the UAV body includes a fuselage, a power system. The fuselage may include a center frame and one or more arms connected to the center frame, the one or more arms extending radially from the center frame.

Exemplarily, the gimbal of the gimbal assembly is fixedly or detachably connected to the body.

Exemplarily, the power system includes a propeller and a motor, and the motor is used to drive the propeller to rotate, thereby providing flight power for the unmanned aerial vehicle. The power motor and propeller are arranged on the arm.

In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it may be a fixed connection or a detachable connection connected, or integrally connected. It can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. It can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication between two elements or the interaction relationship between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific situations.

In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and defined, a first feature "on" or "under" a second feature may include direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the first and second features Not directly but through additional features between them. Also, the first feature being "above", "over" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is level higher than the second feature. The first feature is "below", "below" and "below" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a lower level than the second feature.

The above disclosure provides many different implementations or examples for implementing different structures of the present application. To simplify the disclosure of the present application, the components and arrangements of specific examples are described above. Of course, they are only examples and are not intended to limit the application. Furthermore, this application may repeat reference numerals and/or reference letters in different instances for the purpose of simplicity and clarity, and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or arrangements discussed. In addition, this application provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the application of other processes and/or the use of other materials.

In the description of this specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "exemplary embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples", etc., is meant to incorporate the embodiments The specific method steps, features, structures, materials or characteristics described by way of example or are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular method steps, features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

The above are only specific embodiments of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily think of various equivalents within the technical scope disclosed in the present application. Modifications or substitutions shall be covered by the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

A photographing device, characterized in that the photographing device is used for connecting with a pan/tilt, the pan/tilt is mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle, and the unmanned aerial vehicle controls the orientation of the photographing device through the pan/tilt; the The shooting device includes a first lens module, and the first lens module includes:

a lens assembly, including a casing and an optical element for receiving light from a shooting scene, the optical element being arranged on the casing;

an optical path changing element, arranged on the casing;

an imaging element, arranged on the casing;

Wherein, the imaging element is arranged on the side circumference of the casing; the optical path changing element can change the propagation direction of the light passing through the optical element, and make the light after changing the propagation direction to be received by the imaging element .
The photographing device according to claim 1, wherein the optical axis of the optical element is parallel to the imaging element.
The photographing device according to claim 1, wherein the imaging element is perpendicular to the optical element.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the pan/tilt head comprises at least one of a pitch axis assembly, a roll axis assembly, and a pan axis assembly, and when the photographing device is connected to the pan/tilt head When the photographing device is connected to any one of the pitch axis assembly, the roll axis assembly and the pan axis assembly, the imaging element is perpendicular to the pitch axis assembly, the roll axis assembly or the pan axis assembly connected to the photographing device; And/or, the optical path changing element is fixedly connected to the lens assembly through at least one of an adhesive structure and a snap structure.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the photographing device further comprises:

A second lens module, the first lens module is connected to the second lens module, and the shooting parameters of the second lens module are different from the shooting parameters of the first lens module.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the photographing device further comprises a second lens module, and the first lens module and the second lens module are along a first direction stacking arrangement, the imaging element is arranged on the first side or the second side of the lens assembly, the first side and the second side are opposite sides of the lens assembly along the second direction, the first side and the second side are opposite sides of the lens assembly along the second direction, the first One direction is different from the second direction.
The photographing device according to claim 6, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.
The photographing device according to claim 6, wherein the first direction is an up-down direction, and the second direction is a left-right direction; or, the first direction is a left-right direction, and the second direction is an up-down direction direction.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 5-8, wherein the top of the second lens module is provided with a first accommodating groove for accommodating at least part of the first lens module.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 5-8, wherein the photographing device further comprises:

A circuit board, wherein the first lens module and the second lens module are both connected to the same circuit board for processing signals sent by the first lens module and the second lens module.
The photographing device according to claim 10, wherein the circuit board and the imaging element are disposed on opposite sides of the assembly formed by the first lens module and the second lens module.
The photographing device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the circuit board is perpendicular to a pitch axis of a motor in the pan/tilt head that is fixedly connected to the photographing device.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 10-12, wherein the photographing device further comprises:

a first connection structure, connected to the circuit board and the first lens module;

The second connection structure is connected to the circuit board and the second lens module, and the first connection structure and the second connection structure are both connected to the same circuit board.
The photographing device according to claim 13, wherein the first connection structure comprises:

a first flexible connector, connected to the circuit board and the motor of the lens assembly;

The second flexible connector is connected to the circuit board and the imaging element.
The photographing device according to claim 14, wherein the second connection structure comprises:

a third flexible connector connected to the circuit board and the imaging member of the second lens module;

a fourth flexible connector, connected to the circuit board and the motor of the lens of the second lens module;

a fifth flexible connector, wherein the aperture and/or electronic shutter of the lens of the second lens module is connected to the circuit board through the fourth flexible connector and the fifth flexible connector;

Wherein, the first flexible connecting piece, the second flexible connecting piece, the third flexible connecting piece and the fourth flexible connecting piece are all connected on the same circuit board, and the fourth flexible connecting piece is connected to the same circuit board. The fifth flexible connector is connected.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 1-15, wherein the optical path changing element comprises a first reflecting mirror.
The photographing device according to claim 16, wherein a first included angle exists between the reflection surface of the first reflection mirror and the optical axis of the optical element, and the reflection surface of the first reflection mirror and the optical axis of the optical element have a first included angle. There is a second included angle between the optical axes of the imaging elements, and the first included angle is 45°; and/or the second included angle is 45°.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 5-15, wherein the optical path changing element comprises:

a second reflector, arranged on the casing;

The first prism is arranged on the casing, and the light reaches the imaging element through the second reflecting mirror, the optical element and the first prism in sequence.
The photographing device according to claim 18, wherein the optical axis of the optical element is parallel to the imaging element.
The photographing device according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the included angle between the reflection surface of the second reflecting mirror and the optical axis of the optical element is an acute angle.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 18-20, wherein the top and the side of the second lens module are respectively provided with a second accommodating groove and a third accommodating groove that communicate with each other, so The optical element is arranged in the second accommodating groove, and both the second accommodating groove and the third accommodating groove accommodate part of the casing.
The photographing device according to claim 21, wherein the third accommodating groove extends from the top to the bottom of the second lens module, and the imaging element is at least partially disposed in the third accommodating groove inside and located on the side of the third accommodating groove close to the bottom.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 18-22, wherein the first prism comprises a first side surface, a second side surface and a third side surface which are connected in sequence, and the first side surface and the third side surface are connected in sequence. The side surfaces are vertical, and the light reaches the imaging element sequentially through the optical element, the first side surface, the second side surface, and the third side surface.
The photographing device according to claim 23, wherein the first side surface is perpendicular to the imaging element, and the third side surface is parallel to the imaging element.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 5-15, wherein the optical path changing element comprises:

a second prism, arranged on the casing;

The third prism is arranged on the casing; the light path reaches the imaging element through the optical element, the second prism, and the third prism.
The photographing device according to claim 25, wherein the optical axis of the optical element is perpendicular to the imaging element.
The photographing device according to claim 25 or 26, wherein the optical element, the second prism, the third prism and the imaging element are arranged on the top of the second lens module.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 25-27, wherein a fourth accommodating groove is provided on the top of the second lens module, the third prism, the imaging element and the casing are at least partially accommodated in the fourth accommodating groove.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 25-28, wherein the second prism comprises a fourth side surface, a fifth side surface and a sixth side surface which are connected in sequence, and the fourth side surface is connected to the sixth side surface. The side surfaces are vertical, and the light reaches the second prism through the optical element, the fourth side surface, the fifth side surface, and the sixth side surface.
The photographing device according to claim 29, wherein the third prism comprises a seventh side surface, an eighth side surface and a ninth side surface which are connected in sequence, the seventh side surface is perpendicular to the ninth side surface, and the light passes through the The second prism, the seventh side, the eighth side and the ninth side reach the imaging element.
The photographing device according to claim 30, wherein the fourth side surface and the ninth side surface are both parallel to the imaging element, and both are perpendicular to the optical axis of the optical element.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 1-31, characterized in that, a side circumference of the optical element is formed with a cut edge; and/or, the photographing device comprises a second lens module, the second lens module The side periphery of the optical device of the lens module is formed with a cut edge.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 5-31, wherein the optical axis of the optical element is parallel to the optical axis of the second lens module.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 5-31, wherein the light entering direction of the optical element is the same as the light entering direction of the second lens module.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 5-31, wherein the light entering direction of the optical element is different from the light entering direction of the second lens module.
The photographing device according to any one of claims 5-31, wherein the photographing parameter includes at least one of a focal length and a viewing angle.
A pan-tilt assembly, comprising:

PTZ; and

The imaging device according to any one of 1-36, which is mounted on the platform.
The pan/tilt assembly according to claim 37, wherein the pan/tilt comprises at least one of a pitch axis assembly, a roll axis assembly and a pan axis assembly for driving the camera to move.
The pan/tilt assembly according to claim 38, wherein the photographing device is fixedly connected to the pitch axis assembly, and the imaging element is perpendicular to the pitch axis of the pitch axis motor of the pitch axis assembly.
A kind of unmanned aerial vehicle, is characterized in that, comprises:

the body of the unmanned aerial vehicle; and

The pan/tilt assembly according to any one of claims 37-39, provided on the main body of the unmanned aerial vehicle.
An unmanned aerial vehicle kit, comprising:

unmanned aerial vehicles; and

The pan/tilt assembly according to any one of claims 37-39, which is used to be installed on the unmanned aerial vehicle.