A comprehensive water detection drone

By designing a comprehensive water detection drone and configuring front and rear detection mechanisms and a propeller system, the problems of multi-position sampling and balance of drones in water quality detection are solved, and efficient water quality detection and analysis are achieved.

CN113640482BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-05CHONGQING WATER RESOURCES & ELECTRIC ENG COLLEGE
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Application Number
CN202110907881.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-08-09
Publication Date
2025-09-05
Estimated Expiration
2041-08-09

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Technical Problem

Existing drones have difficulty in detecting and sampling water quality at multiple locations. Probes and signal lines are easily damaged, and the balance of the aircraft is difficult to control, which affects the formulation of control strategies and makes it difficult to achieve detailed analysis of water quality.

Method used

A comprehensive water inspection drone is designed, which is equipped with a front inspection mechanism and a rear inspection mechanism, and is equipped with a main propeller, a front auxiliary propeller and a rear auxiliary propeller. The rotation of the propellers is coordinated by a controller to maintain balance, and the inhaled water samples are stored separately in the inspection mechanism for subsequent analysis.

Benefits of technology

It improves the detection capability of multiple positions and multiple time periods, enhances the balance control of the machine body, simplifies the control method, improves the effect and accuracy of water quality detection, and supports subsequent review and detailed analysis.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an on-water comprehensive detection drone, which can improve the detection capability by arranging a front detection mechanism and a rear detection mechanism, realize detection of multiple positions or multiple time periods, and improve the detection capability. The arrangement of the main propeller, the front auxiliary propeller, and the rear auxiliary propeller can effectively improve the control capability of the balance of the aircraft body. During the water suction process of the water suction pipe of the front detection machine and / or the rear detection mechanism, the controller controls the rotation of the main propeller to remain unchanged, and the controller controls the front auxiliary propeller and / or the rear auxiliary propeller to perform corresponding adjustments to adapt to the water suction condition of the water suction pipe of the front detection machine and / or the rear detection mechanism, thereby keeping the aircraft body balanced, effectively improving the balance performance of the aircraft body, simplifying the control method, improving the control capability, and ensuring the smooth progress of the detection.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention specifically relates to a comprehensive water detection drone, and relates to the field related to drone water quality monitoring equipment. Background Art

[0002] Water quality monitoring currently relies on manual boats to reach the desired locations for testing and sampling. While this method is simple, it is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it can be difficult to effectively perform testing in hard-to-reach locations. With the continuous development of drone technology, the use of drones for water quality testing and sampling is increasing. However, current drones struggle to achieve multi-location testing and sampling. Furthermore, maintaining the drone's balance during sampling is challenging. This is especially true when the probe is directly inserted into the water for testing. The probe and signal cable need to be lowered during the sampling process, which can easily damage them. Replacing the probe and signal cable is cumbersome and requires multiple adjustments. Furthermore, when sampling by pumping water, the drone can become unbalanced during the pumping process, making control of the drone difficult, hindering control strategy development, and making it difficult to accurately maintain balance. Furthermore, it is difficult to sample water quality after or during testing, hindering detailed analysis of the water quality based on actual conditions. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned shortcomings, the present invention provides a comprehensive water inspection drone.

[0004] The present invention is achieved in this way: an integrated water detection drone is constructed, which includes an airframe, a main propeller, a front auxiliary propeller, a rear auxiliary propeller, a front detection mechanism, and a rear detection mechanism, wherein the main propellers are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the middle part of the airframe or at the four corners, the front detection mechanism is arranged on the front side of the airframe, and the rear detection mechanism is arranged on the rear side of the airframe, the front auxiliary propellers are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the front detection mechanism, and the rear auxiliary propellers are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the rear detection mechanism; the front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism can both release a water suction pipe so as to suck water to be detected into the front detection mechanism or the rear detection mechanism The detection mechanism is characterized in that the front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism can also store the inhaled water separately for subsequent review detection and further analysis; and further comprises a controller, which controls the actions of the main propeller, the front auxiliary propeller, the rear auxiliary propeller, the front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism. During the water suction process of the water suction pipe of the front detection machine and / or the rear detection mechanism, the controller controls the rotation of the main propeller to remain unchanged, and the controller controls the front auxiliary propeller and / or the rear auxiliary propeller to make corresponding adjustments to adapt to the water suction situation of the water suction pipe of the front detection machine and / or the rear detection mechanism, thereby keeping the body balanced.

[0005] Furthermore, preferably, the front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism have the same structure, and the front auxiliary propeller and the rear auxiliary propeller have the same structure.

[0006] Further, preferably, the front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism both include a detection box, a storage unit, a water suction pipe, a water suction pump and a detection sensor group. The water suction pump is provided in the detection box, and the water suction pump is connected to the water suction pipe. The detection box is also provided with a plurality of arranged storage units. The detection box is provided with a detection sensor group. The storage unit can separately seal and store the water sucked into the detection box, and the detection sensor group can detect the water quality of the water in the detection box.

[0007] Furthermore, preferably, each of the storage units is provided with an electromagnetic control valve, which controls whether the water in the detection box flows into the corresponding storage unit, so that different storage units can store water collected and detected at different position coordinates or at different times.

[0008] Furthermore, preferably, the detection sensor group includes at least a pH sensor, a dissolved oxygen concentration sensor, an ammonia nitrogen sensor, and a temperature sensor.

[0009] Further, as a preference, the detection box includes a box body, an inner tank, a water inlet pipe, a water outlet pipe, and a water suction pipe winding disk, wherein the inner tank is provided in the box body, the bottom of the inner tank is an arc-shaped structure, the water outlet pipe is provided at the bottom end of the inner tank, the water outlet pipe extends out of the box body, and the end of the water outlet pipe is provided with a water outlet valve, the water inlet pipe is provided on one side of the bottom of the inner tank, the water inlet pipe is connected to one end of the water suction pipe through a connecting flange, the water suction pipe is wound and stored on the water suction pipe winding disk, and the water suction pipe is released and retracted by rotating the water suction pipe winding disk, so that the other end of the water suction pipe can be extended into the water or wound around the water suction pipe winding disk, and the water suction pipe winding disk is driven to rotate by a micro motor.

[0010] Furthermore, preferably, the box body is also provided with at least one detection column extending into the inner tank, the outer end of the detection column is detachably arranged on the box body using a card seat, the detection column and the inner tank are sealed, and the detection sensor group is arranged on the detection column.

[0011] Furthermore, preferably, a distance detector is provided on the bottom side of the body and / or the detection box, and the distance detector is controlled and connected to a distance calculator. The distance detector and the distance calculator are used to detect the distance between the bottom side of the body or the bottom side of the detection box and the water surface, thereby facilitating position control of the main propeller, front auxiliary propeller and rear auxiliary propeller.

[0012] Furthermore, preferably, the length of the blade of the main propeller is at least twice the length of the front auxiliary propeller or the rear auxiliary propeller, and the length of the front auxiliary propeller is the same as the length of the rear auxiliary propeller.

[0013] Furthermore, preferably, at least two ventilation holes are provided at the upper end of the detection box, plugs are detachably provided in the ventilation holes, and a gap is provided between the plugs and the ventilation holes.

[0014] The present invention has the following advantages: Compared with similar equipment, the water comprehensive inspection drone provided by the present invention has the following advantages:

[0015] (1) The present invention provides a comprehensive water inspection drone, which can improve its inspection capability by setting a front inspection mechanism and a rear inspection mechanism, realize inspection of multiple positions or multiple time periods, and improve its inspection capability. At the same time, the arrangement of the main propeller, the front auxiliary propeller, and the rear auxiliary propeller can effectively improve the control capability of the balance of the aircraft. During the water suction process of the water suction pipe of the front inspection machine and / or the rear inspection mechanism, the controller controls the rotation of the main propeller to remain unchanged, and the controller controls the front auxiliary propeller and / or the rear auxiliary propeller to make corresponding adjustments to adapt to the water suction condition of the water suction pipe of the front inspection machine and / or the rear inspection mechanism, thereby keeping the aircraft balanced, effectively improving the balance performance of the aircraft, simplifying the control method, improving the control capability, and ensuring the smooth progress of the inspection.

[0016] (2) The front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism of the present invention can also store the sucked water separately to facilitate subsequent review and further analysis, effectively improving the effect and quality of water quality testing and facilitating subsequent water quality analysis;

[0017] (3) The detection box of the present invention includes a box body, an inner tank, a water inlet pipe, a water outlet pipe, and a water suction pipe winding disk, wherein the inner tank is provided in the box body, the bottom of the inner tank is an arc-shaped structure, the water outlet pipe is provided at the bottom end of the inner tank, the water outlet pipe extends out of the box body, and the end of the water outlet pipe is provided with a water outlet valve. By controlling the water inlet and outlet, the water can be circulated for a certain period of time before detection, thereby effectively improving the accuracy of the detection and facilitating the discharge of water after the detection is completed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the rear detection mechanism of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the detection box of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following will be combined with the Figure 1-3 The present invention is described in detail, and the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are clearly and completely described. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] The present invention provides an improved integrated water detection drone, which includes a body 1, a main propeller 2, a front auxiliary propeller 6, a rear auxiliary propeller 5, a front detection mechanism 7, and a rear detection mechanism 3, wherein the main propeller 2 is symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the middle part of the body 1 or at the four corner positions, the front side of the body 1 is provided with the front detection mechanism 7, the rear side of the body is provided with the rear detection mechanism 3, the front auxiliary propeller 6 is symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the front detection mechanism, and the rear auxiliary propeller 5 is symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the rear detection mechanism; the front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism can both release the water suction pipe 16 so as to suck the water to be detected into the front detection mechanism. The detection mechanism or the rear detection mechanism is characterized in that the front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism can also store the inhaled water separately for subsequent review detection and further analysis; and further comprises a controller, which controls the actions of the main propeller, the front auxiliary propeller, the rear auxiliary propeller, the front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism. During the water suction process of the water suction pipe of the front detection machine and / or the rear detection mechanism, the controller controls the rotation of the main propeller to remain unchanged, and the controller controls the front auxiliary propeller and / or the rear auxiliary propeller to make corresponding adjustments to adapt to the water suction situation of the water suction pipe of the front detection machine and / or the rear detection mechanism, thereby keeping the body balanced.

[0023] In this embodiment, the front detection mechanism 7 and the rear detection mechanism 3 have the same structure, and the front auxiliary propeller and the rear auxiliary propeller have the same structure.

[0024] The front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism both include a detection box, a storage unit 4, a water suction pipe 16, a water suction pump (not shown in the figure) and a detection sensor group 19. The water suction pump is provided in the detection box, and the water suction pump is connected to the water suction pipe. The detection box is also provided with a plurality of arranged storage units. The detection box is provided with a detection sensor group. The storage unit can separately seal and store the water sucked into the detection box, and the detection sensor group can detect the water quality of the water in the detection box.

[0025] Each of the storage units is provided with an electromagnetic control valve, which controls whether the water in the detection box flows into the corresponding storage unit, so that different storage units can store water collected and detected at different position coordinates or at different times.

[0026] In this embodiment, the detection sensor group 19 includes at least a pH sensor, a dissolved oxygen concentration sensor, an ammonia nitrogen sensor, and a temperature sensor.

[0027] The detection box includes a box body 14, an inner tank 9, a water inlet pipe 11, a water outlet pipe 13, and a water suction pipe winding disk 17, wherein the inner tank 9 is provided in the box body 14, the bottom of the inner tank 9 is an arc-shaped structure, a detection cavity 10 is provided in the inner tank, the bottom end of the inner tank is provided with the water outlet pipe 13, the water outlet pipe 13 extends out of the box body, and the end of the water outlet pipe is provided with a water outlet valve 12, the bottom side of the inner tank is provided with the water inlet pipe 11, the water inlet pipe 11 is connected to the inner tank by a flange. One end of the water suction pipe is connected, and the water suction pipe 16 is wound and stored on the water suction pipe winding disk. The water suction pipe is released and retracted by rotating the water suction pipe winding disk, so that the other end of the water suction pipe can be extended underwater or wound around the water suction pipe winding disk. The water suction pipe winding disk is driven to rotate by a micro motor, and the water level in the inner tank is controlled by controlling the water outlet valve 12 and the water flow rate in the water suction pipe or the water inlet pipe, thereby realizing water quality detection and water quality sampling and storage.

[0028] The box body is also provided with at least one detection column 20 extending into the inner tank. The outer end of the detection column 20 is detachably arranged on the box body using a holder 18. The detection column and the inner tank are sealed, and the detection sensor group is arranged on the detection column. The detachable setting of the detection column facilitates its removal for cleaning, maintenance and repair.

[0029] A distance detector is provided on the bottom side of the body and / or the detection box, and the distance detector is controlled and connected to the distance calculator. The distance detector and the distance calculator are used to detect the distance between the bottom side of the body or the bottom side of the detection box and the water surface, thereby facilitating position control of the main propeller, the front auxiliary propeller and the rear auxiliary propeller.

[0030] The length of the blade of the main propeller is at least twice the length of the front auxiliary propeller or the rear auxiliary propeller, and the length of the front auxiliary propeller is the same as the length of the rear auxiliary propeller.

[0031] At least two ventilation holes are provided at the upper end of the detection box. A plug 8 is detachably provided in the ventilation hole, and a gap is provided between the plug and the ventilation hole.

[0032] The present invention provides an integrated water detection drone, which can improve detection capabilities by setting a front detection mechanism and a rear detection mechanism, realize detection of multiple positions or multiple time periods, and improve detection capabilities. At the same time, the setting of the main propeller, the front auxiliary propeller, and the rear auxiliary propeller can effectively improve the control capability of the balance of the aircraft body. During the water suction process of the water suction pipe of the front detection machine and / or the rear detection mechanism, the controller controls the rotation of the main propeller to remain unchanged, and the controller controls the front auxiliary propeller and / or the rear auxiliary propeller to make corresponding adjustments to adapt to the water suction situation of the water suction pipe of the front detection machine and / or the rear detection mechanism, thereby keeping the aircraft body balanced, effectively improving the balance performance of the aircraft body, simplifying the control method, and improving the control method. The water inlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe, and the outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe, and the outlet pipe is a kind of water outlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe, and the outlet pipe is a kind of water outlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe, and the outlet pipe is a kind of water outlet valve .... The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is a kind of water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe is

[0033] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention, and the standard parts used in the present invention can be purchased from the market, and special-shaped parts can be customized according to the description in the specification and the drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional means such as mature bolts, rivets, welding, etc. in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment all adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the existing technology, which will not be described in detail here.

[0034] The above description of the disclosed embodiments is intended to enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A comprehensive water inspection drone, comprising a body, a main propeller, a front auxiliary propeller, a rear auxiliary propeller, a front detection mechanism, and a rear detection mechanism, wherein: The main propellers are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the middle part or at the four corners of the body, the front detection mechanism is arranged on the front side of the body, and the rear detection mechanism is arranged on the rear side of the body. The front auxiliary propellers are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the front detection mechanism, and the rear auxiliary propellers are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the rear detection mechanism. The front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism are both capable of releasing a water suction pipe so as to suck water to be detected into the front detection mechanism or the rear detection mechanism for detection, and are characterized in that the front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism are also capable of separately storing the sucked water for subsequent review detection and further analysis; and further comprising a controller, which controls the actions of the main propeller, the front auxiliary propeller, the rear auxiliary propeller, the front detection mechanism, and the rear detection mechanism. During the water suction pipe of the front detection machine and / or the rear detection mechanism, the controller controls the rotation of the main propeller to remain unchanged, and controls the front auxiliary propeller and / or the rear auxiliary propeller to make corresponding adjustments to adapt to the water suction situation of the water suction pipe of the front detection machine and / or the rear detection mechanism, thereby keeping the machine body balanced; The front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism have the same structure. Both the front detection mechanism and the rear detection mechanism include a detection box, a storage unit, a water suction pipe, a water suction pump and a detection sensor group. The water suction pump is provided in the detection box, and the water suction pump is connected to the water suction pipe. The detection box is also provided with a plurality of storage units arranged in an array. The detection box is provided with a detection sensor group. The storage units can separately seal and store the water sucked into the detection box. The detection sensor group can detect the water quality of the water in the detection box. The detection box includes a box body, an inner tank, a water inlet pipe, a water outlet pipe, and a water suction pipe winding disk, wherein the inner tank is provided in the box body, the bottom of the inner tank is an arc-shaped structure, the water outlet pipe is provided at the bottom end of the inner tank, the water outlet pipe extends out of the box body, and the end of the water outlet pipe is provided with a water outlet valve, the water inlet pipe is provided on one side of the bottom of the inner tank, the water inlet pipe is connected to one end of the water suction pipe through a connecting flange, the water suction pipe is wound and stored on the water suction pipe winding disk, and the water suction pipe is released and retracted by rotating the water suction pipe winding disk, so that the other end of the water suction pipe can be extended into the water or wound around the water suction pipe winding disk, and the water suction pipe winding disk is driven to rotate by a micro motor; The detection sensor group includes at least a pH sensor, a dissolved oxygen concentration sensor, an ammonia nitrogen sensor, and a temperature sensor.

2. The integrated water inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front auxiliary propeller and the rear auxiliary propeller have the same structure.

3. The integrated water inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each storage unit is provided with an electromagnetic control valve, which controls whether the water in the detection box flows into the corresponding storage unit, so that different storage units can store water collected and detected at different position coordinates or at different times.

4. The integrated water inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body is also provided with at least one detection column extending into the inner container. The outer end of the detection column is detachably arranged on the box body using a card seat. The detection column and the inner container are sealed. The detection sensor group is arranged on the detection column.

5. The integrated water inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: A distance detector is provided on the bottom side of the body and / or the detection box, and the distance detector is controlled and connected to the distance calculator. The distance detector and the distance calculator are used to detect the distance between the bottom side of the body or the bottom side of the detection box and the water surface, thereby facilitating position control of the main propeller, the front auxiliary propeller and the rear auxiliary propeller.

6. The integrated water inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the blade of the main propeller is at least twice the length of the front auxiliary propeller or the rear auxiliary propeller, and the length of the front auxiliary propeller is the same as the length of the rear auxiliary propeller.

7. The integrated water inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two ventilation holes are provided at the upper end of the detection box. A plug is detachably provided in the ventilation hole, and a gap is provided between the plug and the ventilation hole.

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