An electric panoramic shooting airborne device

Abstract

The present invention belongs to power facility monitoring auxiliary equipment, specifically an airborne device for panoramic power photography, which collects information on power equipment by carrying unmanned aerial vehicles, completes panoramic photography of transmission lines and substations of various voltage levels, collects conductor sag and the safe distance of parts that endanger power facilities, and ensures the safety of power facilities, including a main fixed plate, on which a plurality of acquisition cameras are arranged. By carrying unmanned aerial vehicles, a plurality of cameras are arranged at multiple angles for information collection, and the cameras can be adjusted at multiple angles, optimizing the acquisition viewing angle, and effectively and timely discovering the hidden dangers of power supply in power facilities, and timely carrying out maintenance and treatment, thereby improving the safety of electricity use in life and production, and having a positive effect on the safe operation of power equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to auxiliary equipment for monitoring electric power facilities, and specifically is an airborne device for panoramic electric power photography, which collects information on electric power equipment by carrying an unmanned aerial vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of my country's national economy, the electricity consumption in production and life is increasing day by day, so it is necessary to vigorously deploy power transmission equipment to meet the needs of production and life. With the development of my country's power industry, power equipment tends to be high-parameter, large-capacity, and complex, and its operation safety and economy have an increasing impact on society. In the face of this situation, all departments, whether carrying out safe operation and maintenance of equipment, status detection work, or daily management of production processes, require that the staff's inspection management work be effectively guaranteed. In this case, the front-line inspection personnel have become a link between the production site and computer control personnel. The purpose of the inspection is to grasp the changes in the operation status of the equipment and the surrounding environment, discover facility defects and hidden dangers that endanger safety, and take effective measures in time to ensure the safety of the equipment and the stability of the system. Power equipment inspection is a basic work to effectively ensure the safety of the power system. The stable operation of the power system is related to people's lives and production activities and even the stability of the country and society. Every failure of the power system may cause immeasurable losses to society. The purpose of the inspection is to grasp the changes in the operation status of the equipment and the surrounding environment, discover equipment defects and hidden dangers that endanger equipment safety, and ensure the safe operation of the equipment and the stability of the power system. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the above situation, the present invention provides an electric power panoramic shooting airborne device that can realize multi-directional panoramic information collection of electric power equipment, and specifically adopts the following technical solutions:

[0004] An electric power panoramic shooting airborne device is used for the inspection and maintenance of electric power equipment such as substations and lines, and is carried on a drone. The device is characterized in that it includes a main fixing plate on which a plurality of acquisition cameras are arranged.

[0005] Furthermore, the angle of the camera is adjustable.

[0006] Furthermore, the camera is mounted on the main fixing plate via an adjustable camera fixing structure.

[0007] Furthermore, the adjustable camera fixing structure includes a base with an opening, a rotating shaft running through the base and passing through the opening; in addition, a connecting rod is vertically fixed to the rotating shaft portion exposed to the outside of the opening, a camera is fixed on the connecting rod, and a knob is fixed at the other end of the rotating shaft. Rotating the knob causes the connecting rod of the camera to move downward or upward to adjust the camera angle.

[0008] Furthermore, the base is designed as a whole in a rectangular parallelepiped, and one edge is fixed on the main fixing plate at an inclined angle.

[0009] Furthermore, four cameras are arranged on the main fixing plate, and a through hole is arranged at the center of the main fixing plate, and a camera is arranged at the through hole, wherein the camera is located at the through hole.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a pan head connecting plate, which is fixed on the main fixing plate by setting a plurality of supporting columns.

[0011] Furthermore, the inclination angle is 45-60 degrees.

[0012] Furthermore, the adjustable camera fixing structure includes a base with edges, the camera is fixed on the base, and the edge of the base is hinged at the edge of the main fixing plate; a screw passes through the main fixing plate, and the upper end is rotatably fixed on a connecting piece, the upper end of the connecting piece is hinged to the back of the base, and a nut is provided on the upper part of the main fixing plate. By rotating the nut, the nut is adjusted to move up and down, thereby adjusting the angle between the base and the fixing plate, that is, adjusting the camera angle.

[0013] Furthermore, the airborne device is mounted on the drone via a gimbal snap connection.

[0014] Furthermore, the buckle connection structure is an existing adjustable and fixed buckle structure such as a shared bicycle seat. A long rod can be designed on the drone and the long rod is inserted into the buckle and fixed inside the gimbal buckle.

[0015] Furthermore, a rubber layer for increasing friction may be provided between the rotating shaft and the base to prevent the rotating shaft from changing its angle under the pressure of the camera. The camera used in this article is relatively light.

[0016] Furthermore, a driven gear is fixed on the knob of each camera, and a rotating motor is arranged on the main fixed plate. A driving gear is fixed on the power output shaft of the rotating motor, and the driving gear is meshed with the driven gear for transmission. The motor is connected to the controller signal to control the forward and reverse rotation of the output shaft, thereby adjusting the angle of the camera.

[0017] The advantages of the present invention are:

[0018] By carrying a drone and using multiple cameras at multiple angles to collect information, we can complete panoramic shooting of transmission lines and substations of various voltage levels, collect the sag of conductors and the safe distance of hazardous power facilities, and ensure the safety of power facilities. At the same time, the camera can be adjusted at multiple angles to optimize the collection viewing angle. It can effectively and timely discover power supply hazards in power facilities, carry out maintenance and treatment in a timely manner, thereby improving the safety of electricity use in life and production, and playing a positive role in the safe operation of power equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the invention;

[0020] Figure 2 A front view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 A top view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the adjustable camera fixing structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the position structure of the base and the rotating shaft;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the adjustable camera fixing structure in the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the position structure of the motor driving gear and the driven gear in one embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0027] refer to Figure 1-6 In order to collect multi-angle information on power equipment from multiple directions and angles, the present technical solution provides an airborne device for panoramic power photography, which is mounted on a drone. For the specific solution, please refer to the following specific embodiments.

[0028] Embodiment 1:

[0029] As an implementation of the technical solution, a power panoramic shooting airborne device is provided, which is used for the maintenance of power equipment such as substations and lines, and is carried on a drone, including a main fixing plate 1, on which a camera 2 for collecting image information with multiple adjustable angles is provided. The camera 2 is mounted on the main fixing plate 1 through an adjustable camera fixing structure 3. Figure 4 , is an implementation of the adjustable camera structure. The adjustable camera fixing structure 3 includes a base 31, which is provided with an opening. A rotating shaft 32 runs through the base 31 and passes through the opening. A connecting rod 33 is vertically fixed to the part of the rotating shaft 32 exposed at the opening. The camera 2 is fixed to the connecting rod 33. A knob 34 is fixed at the other end of the rotating shaft 32. The knob 34 is rotated to move the connecting rod of the camera 2 downward or upward to adjust the angle of the camera 2.

[0030] As a preferred solution, the base 31 is designed as a whole in a rectangular parallelepiped, and the lower outer edge is fixed on the main fixing plate 1 at an inclined angle. The inclination angle can be designed to be 45-60 degrees, generally 45 degrees.

[0031] In order to collect image information of the power equipment in all directions and at multiple angles, four cameras 2 can be provided on the main fixed plate 1. At the same time, a through hole is provided at the center of the main fixed plate 1, and another camera 2 is provided at the through hole. The camera 2 is located at the through hole to collect image information of the power equipment in the vertical direction.

[0032] In order to well connect the panoramic shooting airborne device with the drone, it also includes a gimbal connecting plate 4, which is fixed on the main fixing plate 1 by setting a plurality of support columns. The support columns have a height, which simplifies the connection method with the drone and reduces the limiting obstacles of the camera 2 during the connection process.

[0033] Here, the panoramic shooting airborne device can directly weld the connecting plate on the drone. However, in order to flexibly use the drone, the device can be detachably mounted on the drone through the pan-tilt buckle 5. A connecting column can be provided on the drone, and a recessed hole is provided on both sides of the surface of the connecting column, corresponding to a connecting seat fixed on the upper end face of the pan-tilt connecting plate 4. The connecting seat is in a ring shape, and a group of retractable electric protruding contacts are provided on the inner wall. The connecting column is inserted into the connecting seat, and the electric contact protrusion is started by the controller to extend and insert into the recessed hole. When the clamping needs to be released, the controller is started to control the electric contact protrusion to retract. The pan-tilt buckle 5 can also be connected to a circle of deformable rubber layer on the upper part of the annular connecting seat, and clamped on the connecting column on the drone through a rotating clamping hoop structure. The rubber layer is placed around the connecting column, and then fixed by the clamping hoop, and the surface of the connecting column is provided with a rough surface. The clamping hoop can be an ordinary hoop, or it can be an existing adjustable fixed buckle structure such as a shared bicycle seat, which will not be repeated here.

[0034] In order to better fix the camera 2 and prevent the camera from rotating due to the gravity of the camera after adjusting a certain angle, a rubber layer for increasing friction can be provided between the rotating shaft 32 and the base 31 to prevent the rotating shaft 32 from changing its angle under the pressure of the camera 2. This solution adopts a lightweight camera.

[0035] In order to prevent the rotation phenomenon from happening, this case provides another way to adjust and fix the camera. Figure 7 Specifically, a driven gear 6 is fixed on the rotating shaft 32 on one side of the knob of each camera 2, and a rotating motor 7 is set on the main fixed plate 1. A driving gear 8 is fixed on the power output shaft of the rotating motor 7. The driving gear 8 is meshed with the driven gear 6 for transmission. The motor is connected to the controller signal to control the forward and reverse rotation of the output shaft, thereby adjusting the angle of the camera. The power supply of each rotating motor can be powered by a solar charging battery or a storage battery carried by the drone, and the controller gives the motor a signal to control the forward and reverse rotation of the motor.

[0036] Embodiment 2:

[0037] As another implementation of the technical solution, a power panoramic photography airborne device is specifically provided, which is used for the inspection and maintenance of power equipment such as substations and lines, and is carried on a drone. The device includes a main fixing plate 1 on which are provided cameras 2 for collecting image information that can be adjusted at multiple angles.

[0038] The camera 2 is mounted on the main fixing plate 1 via an adjustable camera fixing structure 3. Figure 4The adjustable camera fixing structure 3 includes a base 31 with edges, and the camera 2 is fixed on the base 31. The edges of the base 31 are hinged to the edge of the main fixing plate 1; a screw 9 passes through the main fixing plate 1, and the upper end is rotatably fixed on a connecting member 10, and the upper end of the connecting member 10 is hinged to the back of the base 31. At the same time, a nut 11 is provided under the main fixing plate 1. By rotating the nut 11, the screw 9 is adjusted to move up and down, and then the angle between the base 31 and the fixing plate 1 is adjusted, that is, the camera angle is adjusted.

[0039] In order to collect image information of power equipment in all directions and at multiple angles, four cameras 2 can be provided on the main fixed plate 1. At the same time, a through hole is provided at the center of the main fixed plate 1, and another camera 2 is provided at the through hole. The camera 2 is located at the through hole to collect vertical information of the power equipment.

[0040] In order to well connect the panoramic shooting airborne device with the drone, it also includes a gimbal connecting plate 4, which is fixed on the main fixing plate 1 by setting a plurality of support columns. The support columns have a height, which simplifies the connection method with the drone and reduces the limiting obstacles of the camera 2 during the connection process.

[0041] The airborne device is mounted on the drone via a pan-tilt buckle connection. Here, the panoramic photography airborne device can directly weld the connecting plate to the drone, but in order to flexibly use the drone, the device is detachably mounted on the drone via a pan-tilt buckle 5 connection. The buckle connection structure is an existing adjustable fixed buckle structure such as a shared bicycle seat. A long rod can be designed on the drone, and the long rod is inserted into the buckle and fixed in the pan-tilt buckle, which will not be described here.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electric power panoramic photography airborne device, used for the maintenance of electric power equipment such as substations and lines, carried on a drone, characterized by: It includes a main fixing plate, on which a plurality of acquisition cameras are arranged, and the shooting angles of the cameras are adjustable; The camera is mounted on the main fixing plate via an adjustable camera fixing structure; The adjustable camera fixing structure includes a base with edges, a camera is fixed on the base, and the edges of the base are hinged to the edge of the main fixing plate; a screw passes through the main fixing plate, and the upper end is rotatably fixed on a connecting piece, the upper end of the connecting piece is hinged to the back of the base, and a nut is provided on the upper part of the main fixing plate. By rotating the nut, the nut moves up and down to adjust the angle between the base and the fixing plate, that is, to adjust the camera angle.

2. The electric panoramic photography airborne device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustable camera fixing structure includes a base with an opening, a rotating shaft running through the base and passing through the opening; in addition, a connecting rod is vertically fixed on the rotating shaft portion exposed outside the opening, a camera is fixed on the connecting rod, and a knob is fixed at the other end of the rotating shaft. Rotating the knob makes the connecting rod of the camera move downward or upward to adjust the camera angle.

3. The electric panoramic photography airborne device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base is designed as a rectangular parallelepiped as a whole, and one edge is fixed on the main fixing plate at an inclined angle.

4. The electric panoramic photography airborne device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four cameras are arranged on the main fixing plate, and a through hole is arranged at the center of the main fixing plate, and a camera is arranged at the through hole, wherein the camera is located at the through hole.

5. The electric panoramic photography airborne device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a pan head connecting plate, which is fixed on the main fixing plate by setting a plurality of supporting columns.

6. The electric panoramic photography airborne device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A driven gear is fixed on the knob of each camera. In addition, a rotating motor is arranged on the main fixed plate. A driving gear is fixed on the power output shaft of the rotating motor. The driving gear and the driven gear are meshed for transmission. The motor is connected to the controller signal to control the forward and reverse rotation of the output shaft, thereby adjusting the angle of the camera.

7. The electric panoramic photography airborne device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rubber layer for increasing friction may be provided between the rotating shaft and the base to prevent the rotating shaft from changing its angle under the pressure of the camera.

8. The electric power panoramic photography airborne device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The airborne device is mounted on the drone via a gimbal buckle connection.

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