Lightweight inspection robot for power transmission line

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of power transmission line inspection technology, specifically a lightweight inspection robot for power transmission lines. The robot has a base fixedly mounted on its lower end, with support frames symmetrically fixed on both sides of one end of the base. A hinge column is welded to the inner side of the upper end of each support frame. An electric telescopic rod is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the robot opposite to the support frame. Guide support columns are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the electric telescopic rod on the robot. A first protective cover and a second protective cover are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the robot. When it rains, activating the electric telescopic rod causes the first protective cover to cover the robot. During the movement of the first protective cover, the second protective cover can be moved by the movable hinge frame and rotating ring, causing the two protective covers to close together. A sealing ring block is inserted into a sealing groove, achieving a seal that protects the solar panel and the robot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of power transmission line inspection technology, specifically a lightweight inspection robot for power transmission lines. Background Technology

[0002] Power transmission lines require regular inspections by staff during routine operations. With advancements in technology, many places now utilize robots for these inspections, significantly reducing workload and increasing efficiency. A patent (CN201510949895.8) exists that uses a robot in conjunction with lightning protection wires to reduce construction costs. Furthermore, the robot's electrical equipment draws power from the energized rail via carbon brushes, eliminating the need for a dedicated power supply system and making the robot lighter. However, it still has some drawbacks: firstly, the robot lacks protective devices, making it vulnerable to damage from rain; secondly, its power supply is not clean enough. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a lightweight inspection robot for power transmission lines to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A lightweight inspection robot for power transmission lines is disclosed. The robot has a base fixedly mounted at its lower end. Support frames are symmetrically mounted on both sides of one end of the base. A hinge column is welded to the inner side of the upper end of each support frame. An electric telescopic rod is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the robot opposite to the support frame. Guide support columns are symmetrically mounted on both sides of the electric telescopic rod on the robot. Matching grooves are symmetrically formed on both sides of the upper end of the robot. A solar panel is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the robot. Additionally, two Z-shaped frames are symmetrically mounted on both sides of the upper end of the robot, with Z-shaped grooves formed on the inner surface of each Z-shaped frame. A symmetrically opening and closing protective device is installed on the robot to protect it.

[0006] Preferably, the symmetrical opening and closing protective device includes a first protective cover, a second protective cover, a movable hinge frame, a connecting spring, and a rotating ring. The front end of the first protective cover has a sealing groove, and the upper top surface of the first protective cover has symmetrical insertion through holes on both sides. The rear end surface of the first protective cover has symmetrical guide holes on both sides. A guide support column is inserted into the guide hole. In addition, support mounting rods are symmetrically welded to the lower end of the first protective cover, and the end of the support mounting rod has a first connecting hole.

[0007] Preferably, the second protective cover is installed on the inspection robot on the opposite side of the first protective cover, and the upper top surface of the second protective cover is also symmetrically provided with insertion through holes on both sides. A sealing ring block is fixedly provided on the front end surface of the second protective cover. The sealing ring block is inserted into the sealing groove in the working state. Support blocks are symmetrically welded on both sides of the upper end of the second protective cover. The support blocks are provided with second connection holes. Matching sliders are symmetrically fixed on both sides inside the second protective cover. The matching sliders are inserted into the matching grooves. The interior of the first and second protective covers is equipped with a convenient cleaning mechanism that can clean the solar panels.

[0008] Preferably, the lower end of the movable hinge frame is welded with a connecting rod, and two movable hinge frames are installed on the support mounting rod, with the connecting rod inserted into the first connecting hole. The movable hinge frame is located at the upper end of the support mounting rod, and a connecting spring is sleeved on the connecting rod, with a screw threaded to its lower end. The other two movable hinge frames are installed at the support block, with the connecting rod inserted into the second connecting hole, and the movable hinge frames installed at the support block are located at the lower end of the support block.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating ring is sleeved on the hinge column, and a short shaft is fixedly provided at the lower end of the rotating ring. The lower end of the short shaft is hinged to a movable hinge frame on the support mounting rod.

[0010] Preferably, a long shaft is fixedly provided at the upper end of the rotating ring, and the upper end of the long shaft is hinged to a movable hinge frame installed on the support block. The rotating ring is in a vertical state when not in operation, and the long shaft is located above the short shaft.

[0011] Preferably, the convenient cleaning mechanism includes four movable plug rods, a connecting shaft, and a sponge block. Two of the movable plug rods are inserted into the plug-in through holes on the first protective cover, and the other two are inserted into the plug-in through holes on the second protective cover.

[0012] Preferably, a mating cylindrical block is fixedly provided at the lower end of the movable plug rod, and a mating cylinder is fixedly provided on the outer side of the mating cylindrical block. The mating cylinder is inserted into the Z-shaped sliding groove. A shaft hole is opened on the mating cylindrical block, and a connecting shaft is inserted into the shaft hole. A sponge block is sleeved on the connecting shaft. The sponge block is in a cylindrical state and is initially located at the upper end of the solar panel.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the present invention has a reasonable structural design and strong functionality, and has the following advantages:

[0014] 1. A first protective cover and a second protective cover are symmetrically set on both sides of the inspection robot. When it rains, the electric telescopic rod can be activated to move the first protective cover to cover the inspection robot. During the movement of the first protective cover, the second protective cover can be moved by the movable hinge frame and the rotating ring, so that the two protective covers are joined together. The sealing ring block is inserted into the sealing groove to achieve a seal and protect the solar panel and the robot from rain damage.

[0015] 2. A solar panel is fixedly installed on the top of the inspection robot. The inspection robot can be powered by the solar panel during daily work, thus making the power supply cleaner.

[0016] 3. Sponge blocks are installed inside the first and second protective covers respectively. During the movement of the first and second protective covers towards each other, the sponge blocks can be moved downwards by the Z-shaped frame, thus forming contact and compression with the solar panel. In this way, dust and a small amount of rainwater on the solar panel can be cleaned during the movement of the first and second protective covers, ensuring the normal use of the solar panel. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an assembly diagram of the inspection robot;

[0018] Figure 2 An exploded view of the assembly of the inspection robot;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the inspection robot;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first protective shield;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating ring.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Inspection robot; 11. Base; 12. Support frame; 13. Hinge column; 14. Guide support column; 15. Matching slide; 16. Z-shaped frame; 17. Z-shaped slide; 2. Electric telescopic rod; 3. Solar panel; 4. First protective cover; 41. Sealing groove; 42. Guide hole; 43. Support mounting rod; 44. First connecting hole; 5. Second protective cover; 51. Sealing ring block; 52. Support block; 53. Second connecting hole; 54. Matching slider; 6. Movable hinge frame; 61. Connecting rod; 7. Connecting spring; 8. Rotating ring; 81. Short shaft; 82. Long shaft; 9. Movable connecting rod; 91. Matching cylindrical block; 92. Matching cylinder; 93. Connecting shaft; 94. Sponge block. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 6 The present invention provides a technical solution:

[0026] A lightweight inspection robot for power transmission lines is disclosed. The robot 1 has a base 11 fixedly mounted at its lower end. Support frames 12 are symmetrically mounted on both sides of one end of the base 11. Hinged columns 13 are welded to the inner upper side of the support frames 12. An electric telescopic rod 2 is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the robot 1 opposite to the support frames 12. Guide support columns 14 are symmetrically mounted on both sides of the electric telescopic rod 2 on the robot 1. Matching grooves 15 are symmetrically formed on both sides of the upper end of the robot 1. A solar panel 3 is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the robot 1. When sunlight is insufficient and the solar panel 3 provides insufficient power, the robot 1 can be powered by other power sources. Additionally, two Z-shaped frames 16 are symmetrically mounted on both sides of the upper end of the robot 1, with each side having two Z-shaped frames 16 positioned opposite each other at both ends of the robot 1. Furthermore, a Z-shaped groove 17 is provided on the inner surface of the Z-shaped frame 16. The inspection robot 1 is equipped with a symmetrical opening and closing protective device that protects the inspection robot 1. The symmetrical opening and closing protective device includes a first protective cover 4, a second protective cover 5, a movable hinge frame 6, a connecting spring 7, and a rotating ring 8. A sealing groove 41 is provided at the front end of the first protective cover 4. Insertion through holes are symmetrically provided on both sides of the upper top surface of the first protective cover 4. Guide holes 42 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the rear end surface of the first protective cover 4. Guide support columns 14 are inserted into the guide holes 42. In addition, support mounting rods 43 are symmetrically welded on both sides of the lower end of the first protective cover 4. A first connecting hole 44 is provided at the end of the support mounting rod 43. An electric telescopic rod 2 is fixedly connected to the inner end face of the first protective cover 4. In addition, the first protective cover 4 is located on one side of the inspection robot 1 when not in operation.

[0027] The second protective cover 5 is installed on the inspection robot 1 on the opposite side of the first protective cover 4. The upper top surface of the second protective cover 5 is also symmetrically provided with insertion through holes on both sides. A sealing ring block 51 is fixedly provided on the front end surface of the second protective cover 5. The sealing ring block 51 is inserted into the sealing groove 41 in the working state. Support blocks 52 are symmetrically welded on both sides of the upper end of the second protective cover 5. The support blocks 52 are provided with second connection holes 53. The inner sides of the second protective cover 5 are symmetrically fixed with mating sliders 54. The mating sliders 54 are inserted into the mating grooves 15. In the non-working state, the second protective cover 5 is on the other side of the inspection robot 1. In the working state, the two protective covers are closed together to protect the inspection robot 1.

[0028] The lower end of the movable hinge frame 6 is welded with a connecting rod 61, and two movable hinge frames 6 are installed on the support mounting rod 43. The connecting rod 61 is inserted into the first connecting hole 44, and the movable hinge frame 6 is located at the upper end of the support mounting rod 43. A connecting spring 7 is sleeved on the connecting rod 61, and a screw is threaded to its lower end. The other two movable hinge frames 6 are installed at the support block 52, and the connecting rod 61 is inserted into the second connecting hole 53. The movable hinge frames 6 installed at the support block 52 are located at the lower end of the support block 52. The connecting spring 7 installed on the support mounting rod 43 is located at the lower end of the support mounting rod 43, and its two ends are in contact with the lower end face of the support mounting rod 43 and the nut on the screw, respectively. The connecting spring 7 installed at the support block 52 is located at the upper end of the support block 52, and its two ends are in contact with the upper end face of the support block 52 and the nut on the screw, respectively.

[0029] The rotating ring 8 is sleeved on the hinge post 13, and a short shaft 81 is fixedly provided at the lower end of the rotating ring 8. The lower end of the short shaft 81 is hinged to the movable hinge frame 6 on the support mounting rod 43. In addition, a long shaft 82 is fixedly provided at the upper end of the rotating ring 8. The upper end of the long shaft 82 is hinged to the movable hinge frame 6 installed on the support block 52. The rotating ring 8 is in a vertical state when not in operation, and the long shaft 82 is located above the short shaft 81.

[0030] The first protective cover 4 and the second protective cover 5 are equipped with a convenient cleaning mechanism for cleaning the solar panel 3. The convenient cleaning mechanism includes four movable plug rods 9, two of which are inserted into the plug-in through holes on the first protective cover 4 and the other two are inserted into the plug-in through holes on the second protective cover 5. In addition, a mating cylindrical block 91 is fixedly provided at the lower end of the movable plug rod 9, and a mating cylinder 92 is fixedly provided on the outer side of the mating cylindrical block 91. The mating cylinder 92 is inserted into the Z-shaped slide groove 17. The mating cylindrical block 91 has a shaft hole, and the connecting shaft 93 is inserted into the shaft hole. The sponge block 94 is sleeved on the connecting shaft 93. The sponge block 94 is in a cylindrical state. In the initial state, it is located at the upper end of the solar panel 3. The diameter of the mating sleeve 92 is equal to the width of the Z-shaped slide groove 17. The shaft hole passes through the mating cylinder 92. In the working state, the sponge block 94 contacts the solar panel 3 and forms a certain amount of compression.

[0031] When it rains, the electric telescopic rod 2 is activated, moving the first protective cover 4 closer to the inspection robot 1. This, in turn, causes the rotating ring 8 to rotate under the action of the movable hinge frame 6, pulling the second protective cover 5 closer to the inspection robot 1. The two protective covers then move towards each other, eventually closing together to cover the inspection robot 1 and protect it. When closed, the sealing ring block 51 is inserted into the sealing groove 41, ensuring a tight seal at the connection point. Furthermore, during the movement of the first and second protective covers 4 and 5 towards each other, the Z-shaped sliding groove 17 on the Z-shaped frame 16 causes the sponge block 94 to move closer to the solar panel 3, creating a certain amount of pressure between it and the solar panel 3. This movement of the first and second protective covers 4 and 5 moves the sponge block 94, allowing it to wipe the solar panel 3, removing not only rainwater but also dust, ensuring the safe use of the solar panel 3.

[0032] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A lightweight inspection robot for power transmission lines, characterized by: The inspection robot (1) has a base (11) fixedly installed at its lower end. Support frames (12) are symmetrically fixedly installed on the left sides of the base (11). A hinge column (13) is welded to the inner side of the upper end of the support frame (12). An electric telescopic rod (2) is fixedly installed on the lower right side of the inspection robot (1) opposite to the support frame (12). Guide support columns (14) are symmetrically fixedly installed on the inspection robot (1) on both sides of the electric telescopic rod (2). Matching grooves (15) are symmetrically opened on both sides of the upper end of the inspection robot (1). A solar panel (3) is fixedly installed on the top surface of the inspection robot (1). In addition, Z-shaped frames (16) are symmetrically fixedly installed on both sides of the upper end of the inspection robot (1). There are two Z-shaped frames (16) on each side, which are arranged opposite to each other at both ends of the inspection robot (1). A Z-shaped groove (17) is provided on the inner surface of the frame (16). The inspection robot (1) is equipped with a symmetrical opening and closing protective device that protects the inspection robot (1). The symmetrical opening and closing protective device includes a first protective cover (4), a second protective cover (5), a movable hinge frame (6), a connecting spring (7), and a rotating ring (8). A sealing groove (41) is provided at the front end of the first protective cover (4), and insertion through holes are symmetrically provided on both sides of the upper top surface of the first protective cover (4). Guide holes (42) are symmetrically provided on both sides of the rear end surface of the first protective cover (4). A guide support column (14) is inserted into the guide hole (42). In addition, support mounting rods (43) are symmetrically welded on both sides of the lower end of the first protective cover (4). A first connecting hole (44) is provided at the end of the support mounting rod (43).

2. The lightweight inspection robot for power transmission lines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second protective cover (5) is installed on the inspection robot (1) on the opposite side of the first protective cover (4). The upper top surface of the second protective cover (5) is also symmetrically provided with insertion through holes on both sides. A sealing ring block (51) is fixedly provided on the front end surface of the second protective cover (5). The sealing ring block (51) is inserted into the sealing groove (41) in the working state. Support blocks (52) are symmetrically welded on both sides of the upper end of the second protective cover (5). A second connecting hole (53) is provided on the support block (52). A matching slider (54) is symmetrically fixed on both sides inside the second protective cover (5). The matching slider (54) is inserted into the matching groove (15). The first protective cover (4) and the second protective cover (5) are equipped with a convenient cleaning mechanism that can clean the solar panel (3).

3. The lightweight inspection robot for power transmission lines according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the movable hinge frame (6) is welded with a connecting rod (61), and two movable hinge frames (6) are installed on the support mounting rod (43). The connecting rod (61) is inserted into the first connecting hole (44). The movable hinge frame (6) is located at the upper end of the support mounting rod (43). A connecting spring (7) is sleeved on the connecting rod (61), and a screw is threaded to its lower end. The other two movable hinge frames (6) are installed at the support block (52). The connecting rod (61) is inserted into the second connecting hole (53), and the movable hinge frame (6) installed at the support block (52) is located at the lower end of the support block (52).

4. The lightweight inspection robot for power transmission lines according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating ring (8) is sleeved on the hinge column (13), and a short shaft (81) is fixedly provided at the lower end of the rotating ring (8). The lower end of the short shaft (81) is hinged to the movable hinge frame (6) on the support mounting rod (43).

5. The lightweight inspection robot for power transmission lines according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper end of the rotating ring (8) is fixedly provided with a long shaft (82), the upper end of the long shaft (82) is hinged to the movable hinge frame (6) installed on the support block (52), and the rotating ring (8) is in a vertical state when not in operation, with the long shaft (82) located at the upper end of the short shaft (81).

6. The lightweight inspection robot for power transmission lines according to claim 5, characterized in that: The convenient cleaning mechanism includes movable plug rods (9), connecting shafts (93) and sponge blocks (94). There are four movable plug rods (9), two of which are inserted into the plug-in through holes on the first protective cover (4), and the other two are inserted into the plug-in through holes on the second protective cover (5).

7. The lightweight inspection robot for power transmission lines according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lower end of the movable plug rod (9) is fixedly provided with a mating cylindrical block (91), and a mating cylinder (92) is fixedly provided on the outer side of the mating cylindrical block (91). The mating cylinder (92) is inserted into the Z-shaped sliding groove (17). A shaft hole is opened on the mating cylindrical block (91), and a connecting shaft (93) is inserted into the shaft hole. A sponge block (94) is sleeved on the connecting shaft (93). The sponge block (94) is in a cylindrical state, and in the initial state, it is located at the upper end of the solar panel (3).

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