Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with Road Anti-Icing and Wire Snow Removal Functions and Its Usage Method

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle devices, specifically an unmanned aerial vehicle with a function of preventing road icing and removing snow from electric wires and its usage method, including: an unmanned aerial vehicle body, the unmanned aerial vehicle body is connected with a frame plate through a connecting strip, the frame plate is connected with a second slider and a third slider in a limited sliding manner through a first limiting chute opened on one side thereof, one sides of the second slider and the third slider are respectively connected with a first clamping strip and a second clamping strip, and a first operating mechanism for making the first clamping strip and the second clamping strip approach each other is connected to the frame plate, which is used for removing the snow on the electric wires; a second mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and a first slider is connected to the second mounting plate in a limited manner through a second limiting chute opened thereon. The provided first rotating mechanism enables the first clamping strip and the second clamping strip to approach each other. Cooperating with the movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, the snow can be swept away; the provided left-right reciprocating mechanism enables the discharge pipe to sprinkle a large area of salt to melt the ice on the electric wires and by the roadside.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle devices, and particularly to an unmanned aerial vehicle with a function of preventing road icing and removing snow from electric wires and a method for using the same. Background Art

[0002] In snowy weather, electric wires are often covered with ice and snow. Long-span electric wires are often broken by the accumulated snow, seriously affecting the normal power supply and communication of residents. Although there are currently some devices for removing snow from electric wires, there are still some problems, such as high equipment costs, low work efficiency, and safety issues, which are all challenges for snow removal from electric wires.

[0003] If an unmanned aerial vehicle is used to remove snow, it is difficult to remove the snow with a simple sweeping board. Therefore, we designed a mechanism for automatically cleaning snow and deicing on the unmanned aerial vehicle, so as to ensure the safety of the line. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defects existing in the prior art. The present invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle with a function of preventing road icing and removing snow from electric wires and a method for using the same.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an unmanned aerial vehicle with a function of preventing road icing and removing snow from electric wires and a method for using the same, including:

[0006] An unmanned aerial vehicle body, the unmanned aerial vehicle body is connected with a frame plate through a connecting bar, the frame plate is connected with a second slider and a third slider in a limiting sliding manner through a first limiting sliding groove opened on one side thereof, one sides of the second slider and the third slider are respectively connected with a first clamping bar and a second clamping bar, and a first operating mechanism for making the first clamping bar and the second clamping bar approach each other is connected to the frame plate for removing the snow on the electric wire;

[0007] A second mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, the second mounting plate is connected with a first slider in a limiting manner through a second limiting sliding groove thereon, a left - and - right reciprocating mechanism is connected to the first slider, a salt - containing box is installed on the top of the first slider, a discharge pipe is communicated with the bottom of the salt - containing box, and an electronic valve is installed on the discharge pipe.

[0008] Furthermore, a sleeve plate is fixedly connected to one side of the second mounting plate, a cooperating strip is connected in a limiting sliding manner in the notch of the sleeve plate, an elastic knocking mechanism is connected to the bottom of the cooperating strip, and an up - and - down reciprocating mechanism is connected to the cooperating strip.

[0009] Further, the first operating mechanism includes a second rotating column and a first motor. The second rotating column is rotatably connected to the frame plate. A gear is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second rotating column. Tooth teeth are provided on the sides of the second slider and the third slider that are close to each other. Both of the two tooth teeth are engaged with the gear. The power output end of the first motor is connected to the second rotating column.

[0010] Further, the elastic knocking mechanism includes a box body. The box body is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fitting strip. A sliding plate is slidably connected in the opening of the box body. The sliding plate is connected to the opening by a second elastic member. A knocking plate is connected to the bottom of the sliding plate.

[0011] Further, the up-and-down reciprocating mechanism includes a first mounting plate and a second motor. The first mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame plate. A first rotating column is rotatably connected to the first mounting plate. A cam is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first rotating column. The outer wall of the cam is pressed against the fitting strip. An auxiliary plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fitting strip. A first elastic member is connected between the auxiliary plate and the second mounting plate. The power output end of the second motor is connected to the first rotating column.

[0012] Further, the left-and-right reciprocating mechanism includes a disc. The end of the first rotating column is fixedly connected to the disc. Second cylinders are fixedly connected to the periphery of the disc. A first cylinder is fixedly connected to the frame plate. A circular sleeve is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the first cylinder. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the circular sleeve. A third limiting sliding groove is formed in the front surface of the connecting plate. The second cylinder is slidably connected in the third limiting sliding groove in a limited manner. A hinge rod is hinged to the bottom of the connecting plate. One side of the hinge rod away from the connecting plate is hinged to the first slider.

[0013] Further, a notch is formed at the top of the frame plate. The first motor is installed in the notch.

[0014] Further, insulating layers are provided on the outer walls of the second clamping strip and the first clamping strip.

[0015] The usage method of the unmanned aerial vehicle with the functions of preventing road icing and removing snow from electric wires includes:

[0016] Step 1: Make the unmanned aerial vehicle body fly to the top of the electric wire. Start the first motor to make the second rotating column and the gear rotate. The rotating gear drives the second slider and the third slider to move in opposite directions, so that the first clamping strip and the second clamping strip approach each other and press against both sides of the electric wire. At this time, make the unmanned aerial vehicle body fly to the other end of the electric wire, so that the first clamping strip and the second clamping strip remove the snow on the electric wire.

[0017] Step 2: Start the second motor to make the first rotating column rotate. The rotating first rotating column drives the cam to rotate. The rotating cam squeezes the fitting strip. With the elastic reset effect of the first elastic member, the fitting strip continuously moves up and down back and forth, causing the knocking plate at the bottom of the fitting strip to continuously strike the wire back and forth, shaking the snow on the wire off. And with the cooperation of the second elastic member, the knocking plate can safely strike the wire;

[0018] Step 3: The rotating cam drives the disc to rotate, so that the second cylinder on the disc rotates circumferentially, causing the connecting plate to continuously swing left and right. With the hinge of the hinge rod and the limit sliding connection of the first slider, the first slider continuously moves back and forth left and right. And at this time, open the electronic valve on the discharge pipe, so that the salt in the salt storage tank moves out from the discharge pipe. With the left and right movement, the salt is sprinkled on the wire or the road surface for large-scale salt sprinkling to prevent icing.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention include: the first rotating mechanism provided makes the first clamping strip and the second clamping strip approach each other. With the movement of the drone body, the snow can be swept away;

[0020] The left and right reciprocating movement mechanism provided makes the discharge pipe sprinkle a large area of salt to melt the ice on the wire and the roadside;

[0021] The elastic knocking mechanism provided can knock the wire up and down back and forth, so that the snow on the wire is knocked off. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The disclosure of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same components. Among them:

[0023] Figure 1 Schematically shows the first overall structural diagram proposed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 Schematically shows the second overall structural diagram proposed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 Schematically shows the third overall structural diagram proposed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 Schematically shows the fourth overall structural diagram proposed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 Schematically shows the fifth overall structural diagram proposed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 Schematically shows an enlarged structural schematic diagram of point A proposed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 Schematically shows an enlarged structural schematic diagram of point B proposed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 Schematically shows an enlarged structural schematic diagram of point C proposed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 Schematically shows an enlarged structural schematic diagram of point D proposed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 10 Schematically shows an enlarged structural schematic diagram of point E proposed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 11 Schematically shows a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the box body proposed according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Reference numerals in the figure: 1, UAV body; 2, first mounting plate; 3, connecting bar; 4, first clamping bar; 5, second clamping bar; 6, frame plate; 7, notch; 8, first limiting sliding groove; 9, cam; 10, disc; 11, first slider; 12, second mounting plate; 13, second limiting sliding groove; 14, hinge rod; 15, salt storage box; 16, first rotating column; 17, first motor; 18, second motor; 19, second slider; 20, third slider; 21, teeth; 22, second rotating column; 23, gear; 24, first cylinder; 25, round sleeve; 26, connecting plate; 27, third limiting sliding groove; 28, second cylinder; 29, matching bar; 30, auxiliary plate; 31, first elastic member; 32, sleeve plate; 33, notch; 34, box body; 35, knocking plate; 36, second elastic member; 37, sliding plate; 38, opening. Detailed implementation manners

[0035] It is easy to understand that according to the technical solution of the present invention, without changing the essence of the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the art can propose various interchangeable structural modes and implementation manners. Therefore, the following detailed implementation manners and drawings are only exemplary descriptions of the technical solution of the present invention, and should not be regarded as all of the present invention or as a limitation or restriction on the technical solution of the present invention.

[0036] According to an embodiment of the present invention in combination with Figures 1 to 11 Shown. A drone with a function of preventing road icing and removing snow from electric wires and its usage method, including:

[0037] The UAV body 1 is connected with a frame plate 6 through a connecting bar 3. The frame plate 6 is connected with a second slider 19 and a third slider 20 in a limiting sliding manner through a first limiting chute 8 opened on one side thereof. One sides of the second slider 19 and the third slider 20 are respectively connected with a first clamping bar 4 and a second clamping bar 5. A first operating mechanism for making the first clamping bar 4 and the second clamping bar 5 approach each other is connected to the frame plate 6, which is used for removing snow on the electric wire.

[0038] The bottom of the UAV body 1 is fixedly connected with a second mounting plate 12. The second mounting plate 12 is connected with a first slider 11 in a limiting manner through a second limiting chute 13 thereon. A left - and - right reciprocating mechanism is connected to the first slider 11. A salt - containing box 15 is installed on the top of the first slider 11. The bottom of the salt - containing box 15 is communicated with a discharge pipe, and an electronic valve is installed on the discharge pipe.

[0039] Specifically, first fly the UAV body 1 to the top of the electric wire, and then start the first operating mechanism to make the first clamping bar 4 and the second clamping bar 5 approach each other, sandwiching the electric wire in the middle. At this time, move the UAV body 1 forward, so that the first clamping bar 4 and the second clamping bar 5 sweep the snow out. At the same time, start the left - and - right reciprocating mechanism to make the first slide plate 11 move left and right, and open the electronic valve, so that the salt in the salt - containing box 15 leaks out from the discharge pipe for spreading a large area of salt to melt the ice.

[0040] In the embodiment, as Figure 9 shown, one side of the second mounting plate 12 is fixedly connected with a sleeve plate 32. A matching bar 29 is connected in a limiting sliding manner in a notch 33 of the sleeve plate 32. An elastic knocking mechanism is connected to the bottom of the matching bar 29, and an up - and - down reciprocating mechanism is connected to the matching bar 29.

[0041] Specifically, start the up - and - down reciprocating mechanism to make the elastic knocking mechanism knock the electric wire back and forth to shake off the snow.

[0042] In the embodiment, as Figure 6 shown, the first operating mechanism includes a second rotating column 22 and a first motor 17. The frame plate 6 is rotatably connected with a second rotating column 22. An outer wall of the second rotating column 22 is fixedly connected with a gear 23. Tooth teeth 21 are arranged on one sides of the second slider 19 and the third slider 20 close to each other. Both of the two tooth teeth 21 are meshed with the gear 23. A power output end of the first motor 17 is connected with the second rotating column 22.

[0043] Specifically, start the first motor 17 to make the second rotating column 22 rotate, make the gear 23 rotate, make the second slider 19 and the third slider 20 approach each other, and make the first clamping bar 4 and the second clamping bar 5 approach each other.

[0044] In the embodiment, as Figure 11As shown, the elastic knocking mechanism includes a box body 34. The bottom of the fitting strip 29 is fixedly connected to the box body 34. A sliding plate 37 is slidably connected in the opening 38 of the box body 34. The sliding plate 37 and the opening 38 are connected with a second elastic member 36. The bottom of the sliding plate 37 is connected with a knocking plate 35.

[0045] Specifically, when the knocking plate 35 knocks on the wire, under the action of the second elastic member 36, the knocking plate 35 can safely knock on the wire.

[0046] In the embodiment, as Figure 10 shown, the up-and-down reciprocating mechanism includes a first mounting plate 2 and a second motor 18. The bottom of the frame plate 6 is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate 2. A first rotating column 16 is rotatably connected to the first mounting plate 2. An outer wall of the first rotating column 16 is fixedly connected with a cam 9. The outer wall of the cam 9 is pressed against the fitting strip 29. An auxiliary plate 30 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fitting strip 29. A first elastic member 31 is connected between the auxiliary plate 30 and the second mounting plate 12. A power output end of the second motor 18 is connected to the first rotating column 16.

[0047] Specifically, starting the second motor 18 causes the first rotating column 16 to rotate, thereby causing the cam 9 to rotate. The rotating cam 9 presses the fitting strip 29, and under the cooperation of the first elastic member 31, the fitting strip 29 moves up and down reciprocally.

[0048] In the embodiment, as Figure 7 shown, the left-and-right reciprocating mechanism includes a disc 10. An end of the first rotating column 16 is fixedly connected to the disc 10. A second cylinder 28 is fixedly connected to the periphery of the disc 10. A first cylinder 24 is fixedly connected to the frame plate 6. A circular sleeve 25 is rotatably connected to an outer wall of the first cylinder 24. A connecting plate 26 is fixedly connected to an outer wall of the circular sleeve 25. A third limiting chute 27 is formed in a front surface of the connecting plate 26. The second cylinder 28 is slidably connected in the third limiting chute 27 in a limiting manner. A hinge rod 14 is hinged to a bottom of the connecting plate 26. One side of the hinge rod 14 away from the connecting plate 26 is hinged to the first slider 11.

[0049] Specifically, the rotating first rotating column 16 drives the disc 10 to rotate. Through the cooperation of the second cylinder 28 and the third limiting chute 27, and with the cooperation of the hinge rod 14, the first slider 11 moves left and right.

[0050] In the embodiment, as Figure 4 shown, a notch 7 is formed in a top of the frame plate 6. The first motor 17 is installed in the notch 7.

[0051] Specifically, the first motor 17 is safely installed.

[0052] In the embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, insulating layers are provided on outer walls of both the second clamping strip 5 and the first clamping strip 4.

[0053] Specifically, prevent the second clamping strip 5 and the first clamping strip 4 from getting an electric shock.

[0054] A method for using a drone with a function of preventing road icing and removing snow from electric wires, including:

[0055] Step 1: Fly the drone body 1 to the top of the electric wire, start the first motor 17 to rotate the second rotating column 22 and the gear 23. The rotating gear 23 drives the second slider 19 and the third slider 20 to move in opposite directions, so that the first clamping strip 4 and the second clamping strip 5 approach each other and press against both sides of the electric wire. At this time, fly the drone body 1 to the other end of the electric wire to remove the snow on the electric wire with the first clamping strip 4 and the second clamping strip 5;

[0056] Step 2: Start the second motor 18 to rotate the first rotating column 16. The rotating first rotating column 16 drives the cam 9 to rotate. The rotating cam 9 presses the cooperating strip 29. With the elastic reset effect of the first elastic member 31, the cooperating strip 29 moves up and down continuously back and forth, so that the knocking plate 35 at the bottom of the cooperating strip 29 hits the electric wire back and forth continuously, shaking the snow on the electric wire down. And with the cooperation of the second elastic member 36, the knocking plate 35 can safely hit the electric wire;

[0057] Step 3: The rotating cam 9 drives the disc 10 to rotate, so that the second cylinder 28 on the disc 10 rotates circumferentially, so that the connecting plate 26 swings left and right continuously. With the hinge of the hinge rod 14 and the limiting sliding connection of the first slider 11, the first slider 11 moves back and forth left and right continuously. And at this time, open the electronic valve on the discharge pipe, so that the salt in the salt storage tank 15 moves out from the discharge pipe. With the left and right movement, the salt is sprinkled on the electric wire or the road surface for large-scale salt sprinkling to prevent icing.

[0058] The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the content described above. Those skilled in the art can make various deformations and modifications to the above embodiments without departing from the technical idea of the present invention, and these deformations and modifications should all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle with the functions of preventing road surfaces from icing and removing snow from electric wires, characterized in that, Including: The UAV body (1), the UAV body (1) is connected with a frame plate (6) through a connecting bar (3), the frame plate (6) is connected with a second slider (19) and a third slider (20) in a limiting sliding manner through a first limiting sliding groove (8) opened on one side thereof, one sides of the second slider (19) and the third slider (20) are respectively connected with a first clamping strip (4) and a second clamping strip (5), and the frame plate (6) is connected with a first operating mechanism for making the first clamping strip (4) and the second clamping strip (5) approach each other to remove snow on the wire. A second mounting plate (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the UAV body (1), the second mounting plate (12) is connected with a first slider (11) in a limiting manner through a second limiting sliding groove (13) thereon, a left - and - right reciprocating mechanism is connected to the first slider (11), a salt - containing box (15) is mounted on the top of the first slider (11), the bottom of the salt - containing box (15) is communicated with a discharge pipe, an electronic valve is mounted on the discharge pipe, a sleeve plate (32) is fixedly connected to one side of the second mounting plate (12), a matching strip (29) is connected in a limiting sliding manner in a notch one (33) of the sleeve plate (32), an elastic knocking mechanism is connected to the bottom of the matching strip (29), and an up - and - down reciprocating mechanism is connected to the matching strip (29). The first operating mechanism includes a second rotating column (22) and a first motor (17). The second rotating column (22) is rotatably connected to the frame plate (6), a gear (23) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second rotating column (22), tooth teeth (21) are arranged on the mutually - approaching sides of the second slider (19) and the third slider (20), both of the two tooth teeth (21) are meshed with the gear (23), and the power output end of the first motor (17) is connected to the second rotating column (22).

2. The drone with the functions of preventing road surface icing and removing snow from electric wires according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic knocking mechanism includes a box body (34). The box body (34) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the matching strip (29). A slide plate (37) is slidably connected in an opening (38) of the box body (34). The slide plate (37) is connected with a second elastic member (36) to the opening (38), and a knocking plate (35) is connected to the bottom of the slide plate (37).

3. The drone with the functions of preventing road surface icing and removing snow from electric wires according to claim 2, characterized in that, The up - and - down reciprocating mechanism includes a first mounting plate (2) and a second motor (18). The first mounting plate (2) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame plate (6). A first rotating column (16) is rotatably connected to the first mounting plate (2). A cam (9) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first rotating column (16). The outer wall of the cam (9) is pressed against the matching strip (29). An auxiliary plate (30) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the matching strip (29). A first elastic member (31) is connected between the auxiliary plate (30) and the second mounting plate (12). The power output end of the second motor (18) is connected to the first rotating column (16).

4. The unmanned aerial vehicle with the functions of preventing road icing and removing snow from electric wires according to claim 3, wherein, The left - and - right reciprocating mechanism includes a disc (10). The end of the first rotating column (16) is fixedly connected to the disc (10). The periphery of the disc (10) is fixedly connected to a second cylinder (28). A first cylinder (24) is fixedly connected to the frame plate (6). The outer wall of the first cylinder (24) is rotatably connected to a circular sleeve (25). The outer wall of the circular sleeve (25) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (26). A third limiting chute (27) is formed on the front surface of the connecting plate (26). The second cylinder (28) is slidably connected in the third limiting chute (27) in a limiting manner. The bottom of the connecting plate (26) is hinged to a hinge rod (14). One side of the hinge rod (14) away from the connecting plate (26) is hinged to the first slider (11).

5. The unmanned aerial vehicle with the functions of preventing road icing and removing snow from electric wires according to claim 4, wherein, A notch two (7) is formed at the top of the frame plate (6). The first motor (17) is installed in the notch two (7).

6. The unmanned aerial vehicle with the functions of preventing road icing and removing snow from electric wires according to claim 1, wherein, Insulating layers are provided on the outer walls of the second clamping strip (5) and the first clamping strip (4).

7. The method of using an unmanned aerial vehicle with the functions of preventing road surface icing and removing snow from electric wires according to any one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that, It includes: Step 1: Make the UAV body (1) fly to the top of the wire. Start the first motor (17) to make the second rotating column (22) and the gear (23) rotate. The rotating gear (23) drives the second slider (19) and the third slider (20) to move in opposite directions, so that the first clamping strip (4) and the second clamping strip (5) approach each other and press against both sides of the wire. At this time, make the UAV body (1) fly to the other end of the wire, so that the first clamping strip (4) and the second clamping strip (5) remove the snow on the wire; Step 2: Start the second motor (18) to make the first rotating column (16) rotate. The rotating first rotating column (16) drives the cam (9) to rotate. The rotating cam (9) presses the cooperating strip (29). With the elastic reset effect of the first elastic member (31), the cooperating strip (29) moves back and forth up and down continuously, so that the knocking plate (35) at the bottom of the cooperating strip (29) continuously knocks against the wire, shaking the snow on the wire off. And with the cooperation of the second elastic member (36), the knocking plate (35) can safely knock against the wire; Step 3: The rotating cam (9) drives the disc (10) to rotate, so that the second cylinder (28) on the disc (10) rotates circumferentially, so that the connecting plate (26) swings left and right continuously. With the hinge of the hinge rod (14) and the limiting sliding connection of the first slider (11), the first slider (11) moves back and forth left and right continuously. And at this time, open the electronic valve on the discharge pipe, so that the salt in the salt - containing box (15) moves out from the discharge pipe. With the left - and - right movement, the salt is sprinkled on the wire or the road surface for large - range salt sprinkling to prevent icing.

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