An overhead line cleaning device and method of use

Abstract

The application discloses an overhead line cleaning device and a use method, and relates to the technical field of overhead line cleaning devices. The application comprises a device body and a control device. A plurality of spiral wings are arranged on the top of the device body. Guide wheel assemblies for fixing the overhead line are arranged on the two sides of the device body. A cleaning brush assembly is arranged on the device body through a connecting assembly, and the cleaning brush through hole of the cleaning brush assembly is concentric with the guide circle of the guide wheel assembly. The control device is connected with the cleaning brush assembly. The application solves the technical problem that the existing technology is time-consuming and laborious, especially when the overhead line is erected in high altitude or in a difficult-to-reach position. The application can independently perform the overhead line cleaning task, and reduces the burden of human resources.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of overhead line technology, and in particular to an overhead line cleaning device and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread application of overhead line technology, overhead lines have become an indispensable part of modern society's infrastructure. Used for various applications such as power transmission, communication, and data transmission, overhead lines play a vital role in many fields, from electricity delivery to internet connectivity. However, overhead lines are typically installed outdoors, exposed to harsh weather conditions such as wind, rain, sandstorms, and dust. These natural conditions can cause various contaminants and dirt to accumulate on the surface of overhead lines, such as dust, sewage, bird droppings, leaves, and other debris. This dirt and contaminants on the surface of overhead lines can negatively impact their performance. For example, accumulation on the surface can lead to signal attenuation, data transmission errors, and even damage to the overhead line itself. In power transmission, excessive contamination of overhead lines can lead to energy loss and line failures. Therefore, maintaining the cleanliness and performance of overhead lines is crucial.

[0003] However, cleaning overhead lines usually requires manual operation, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially when the overhead lines are installed at high altitudes or in hard-to-reach locations. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides an overhead line cleaning device and method, which solves the problem that existing technologies are time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially when overhead lines are erected at high altitudes or in hard-to-reach locations.

[0005] The first aspect of the present invention provides an overhead line cleaning device, the device comprising a device body and a control device;

[0006] The top of the device body is provided with multiple rotors;

[0007] The device body has guide wheel assemblies for fixing overhead lines on both sides.

[0008] The cleaning brush assembly is mounted on the device body via a connecting component, and the cleaning brush through hole of the cleaning brush assembly is concentric with the guide ring of the guide wheel assembly.

[0009] The control device is connected to the cleaning brush assembly.

[0010] Optionally, a camera and a positioning module are provided on the top of the device body;

[0011] Both the camera and the positioning module are connected to the control device.

[0012] Optionally, the guide wheel assembly includes a first guide connecting rod, a first guide wheel, a second guide wheel, and the guide ring;

[0013] One end of the first guide connecting rod is connected to the device body, and the other end is provided with the first guide wheel in the middle;

[0014] The first guide wheel is connected to the second guide connecting rod via a sliding rod;

[0015] Both ends of the second guide connecting rod are connected to the second guide wheel via guide shafts;

[0016] A buffer spring is fitted onto the sliding rod;

[0017] The guide ring includes a first guide ring and a second guide ring;

[0018] The first guide ring is installed at the bottom of the device body, and the first guide ring is connected to the second guide ring through the connecting component.

[0019] Optionally, a buffer rod is provided between the first guide connecting rod and the device body;

[0020] The number of buffer rods is preferably one.

[0021] Optionally, both ends of the sliding rod are threadedly connected to nuts.

[0022] Optionally, the top of the device body is provided with a telescopic wing;

[0023] One end of the telescopic wing is connected to the main body of the device, and the other end is equipped with a wing drive motor, which is used to drive the rotor to rotate.

[0024] Both the wing drive motor and the telescopic wing are connected to the control device.

[0025] Optionally, the cleaning brush assembly includes a cleaning drive motor, a circular rotating ring, and a cleaning brush;

[0026] The cleaning drive motor is connected to the control device;

[0027] The cleaning drive motor is connected to the circular rotating ring;

[0028] A cleaning brush is provided on the circular rotating ring;

[0029] The circular rotating ring includes a first arc-shaped rotating ring and a second arc-shaped rotating ring;

[0030] The first arc-shaped rotating ring is installed at the bottom of the device body;

[0031] The first arc-shaped swivel is connected to the second arc-shaped swivel via the connecting component.

[0032] Optionally, the connecting assembly includes a connecting frame and a connecting buckle;

[0033] The connecting frame is fixedly connected to the second arc-shaped rotating ring and the second guide ring respectively;

[0034] The connecting frame is connected to the bottom of the device body via the connecting buckle.

[0035] Optionally, the device body is provided with a power supply and a power interface;

[0036] The power supply is connected to the power interface, the cleaning drive motor, the control system of the control device, the camera, and the positioning module, respectively.

[0037] The power interface is located on the surface of the device body.

[0038] A second aspect of the present invention provides a method of using an overhead line cleaning device, comprising:

[0039] The overhead wire to be cleaned is placed in the first arc-shaped rotating ring of the cleaning brush assembly and the first guide ring of the guide wheel assembly;

[0040] A connecting component is used to connect the second arc-shaped rotating ring to the first arc-shaped rotating ring, and the connecting component is also used to connect the second guide ring to the first guide ring;

[0041] Cleaning is performed by driving the cleaning brush of the cleaning brush assembly and driving the propeller to move to the target cleaning endpoint.

[0042] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0043] 1. This invention can autonomously perform overhead line cleaning tasks, reducing the burden on human resources.

[0044] 2. This invention is applicable to various types of overhead lines and environmental conditions, including the maintenance of large-scale power transmission and communication networks. Attached Figure Description

[0045] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0046] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an overhead line cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 2 A front view of an overhead line cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 3 This is a top view of an overhead line cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a guide wheel assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of a cleaning brush assembly and guide ring provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating the steps of using an overhead line cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] The meanings of the reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows:

[0053] 1. Camera; 2. Positioning module; 3. Propeller; 4. Wing drive motor; 5. Telescopic wing; 6. First guide wheel; 6-1. First guide connecting rod; 7. Second guide wheel; 7-1. Second guide connecting rod; 8. Cleaning brush; 9. Power interface; 10. Buffer spring; 11. Buffer rod; 12. Control panel; 13. Power supply; 14. Connecting buckle; 14-1. Connecting frame; 15. Guide ring; 16. Device body; 17. Sliding rod. Detailed Implementation

[0054] This invention provides an overhead line cleaning device and method to solve the problem that existing technologies are time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially when overhead lines are erected at high altitudes or in inaccessible locations.

[0055] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this invention more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0056] Example 1

[0057] Please see Figure 1-5 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an overhead line cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] The present invention provides an overhead line cleaning device, the device includes a device body 16 and a control device; the top of the device body 16 is provided with a plurality of spiral blades 3; the two sides of the device body 16 are respectively provided with guide wheel assemblies for fixing the overhead line; the cleaning brush assembly is mounted on the device body 16 through a connecting assembly, and the cleaning brush through hole of the cleaning brush assembly is concentric with the guide ring 15 of the guide wheel assembly; the control device is connected to the cleaning brush assembly.

[0059] It should be noted that, for reference Figure 1 As shown, the top of the device body 16 is equipped with four propellers 3. The device rotates and flies by the propellers 3, and drives the entire device from one end of the overhead line to the other end. Before flying, the overhead line is placed in the cleaning brush through hole of the cleaning brush assembly and the guide ring 15 of the guide wheel assembly, which are arranged concentrically. The guide ring 15 positions the overhead line. The cleaning brush 8 of the cleaning brush assembly is controlled by the control device to rotate. During the rotation, the overhead line is cleaned.

[0060] Specifically, the control device includes a control system and a control panel 12, and the control panel 12 is disposed on the surface of the device body 16.

[0061] Example 2

[0062] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an overhead line cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] The present invention provides an overhead line cleaning device, wherein a camera 1 and a positioning module 2 are provided on the top of the device body 16; both the camera 1 and the positioning module 2 are connected to a control device.

[0064] It should be noted that the top of the device body 16 is equipped with a camera 1 and a positioning module 2. The camera 1 is a high-definition camera, and the positioning module 2 is a GPS positioning module. The high-definition camera captures the current environment and feeds the captured video back to the control device for analysis and detection of the current overhead line status, so as to provide real-time feedback to the user terminal. The user terminal controls the movement speed of the overhead line cleaning device. The device body 16 is equipped with a GPS positioning module, which can share location information in real time.

[0065] Specifically, components such as high-definition cameras and GPS positioning provide the ability to monitor the status of overhead lines in real time.

[0066] Example 3

[0067] Please see Figure 1-2 and Figure 4 , Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an overhead line cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] This invention provides an overhead line cleaning device. The guide wheel assembly includes a first guide connecting rod 6-1, a first guide wheel 6, a second guide wheel 7, and a guide ring 15. One end of the first guide connecting rod 6-1 is connected to the device body 16, and the other end has the first guide wheel 6 positioned in the middle. The first guide wheel 6 is connected to the second guide connecting rod 7-1 via a sliding rod 17. Both ends of the second guide connecting rod 7-1 are connected to the second guide wheel 7 via guide shafts. A buffer spring 10 is sleeved on the sliding rod 17. The guide ring 15 includes a first guide ring and a second guide ring. The first guide ring is installed at the bottom of the device body 16 and is connected to the second guide ring via a connecting assembly. A buffer rod 11 is provided between the first guide connecting rod 6-1 and the device body 16; preferably, there is one buffer rod 11. Both ends of the sliding rod 17 are threadedly connected to nuts.

[0069] It should be noted that, for reference Figure 1-2 As shown, first guide connecting rods 6-1 are provided on the left and right sides of the device body 16. The two opposite sides of the first guide connecting rods 6-1 are connected to the guide shaft of the first guide wheel 6. A sliding rod 17 passes through two connecting holes on the first guide connecting rod 6-1 and through a connecting hole on the second guide connecting rod 7-1, connecting the first guide connecting rod 6-1 and the second guide connecting rod 7-1. Second guide wheels 7 are provided at both ends of the second guide connecting rod 7-1, and are rotatably connected to the second guide wheels 7 through guide shafts.

[0070] Before cleaning the overhead power line, the overhead power line needs to be placed between the first guide wheel 6 and the second guide wheel 7. The first guide wheel 6 and the second guide wheel 7 can position and guide the overhead power line, and the first guide wheel 6 and the second guide wheel 7 can act as a driven device, which can reduce the flight mission of the rotor 3 to a certain extent.

[0071] Both ends of the sliding rod 17 are threaded with nuts, and a buffer spring 10 is fitted on the sliding rod 17. When the first guide wheel 6 and the second guide wheel 7 are in a bumpy state, the buffer spring 10 can reduce the additional impact on the overhead line and ensure a stable cleaning effect.

[0072] Specifically, see Figure 4 As shown, the guide ring 15 includes a first guide ring and a second guide ring; the first guide ring is provided at the bottom of the device body 16, and the first guide ring is connected to the second guide ring through the connecting bracket 14-1 of the connecting component. The guide ring 15 is located between the two cleaning brush 8 components, and the coaxiality is positioned by the guide ring 15 to prevent the overhead wire from shifting.

[0073] See Figure 1 As shown, a buffer rod 11 is installed between the first guide connecting rod 6-1 and the left side of the device body 16. When ice appears on the overhead power line and gets stuck between the first guide wheel 6 and the second guide wheel 7, the first guide wheel 6 may move upward. The buffer spring 10 and the buffer rod 11 provide a certain buffer for the first guide wheel 6, reducing the vibration of the first guide wheel 6 and the first guide connecting rod 6-1, and improving the adaptability of the overall device.

[0074] Example 4

[0075] Please see Figure 1-3 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an overhead line cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] The present invention provides an overhead line cleaning device, wherein a telescopic wing 5 is provided on the top of the device body 16; one end of the telescopic wing 5 is connected to the device body 16, and the other end is provided with a wing drive motor 4, which is used to drive the rotor 3 to rotate; both the wing drive motor 4 and the telescopic wing 5 are connected to a control device.

[0077] It should be noted that the top of the device body 16 is equipped with a telescopic wing 5, which can be controlled by the control device to extend or shorten the length of the wing according to the actual situation, so as to adapt to different flight conditions.

[0078] The other end of the telescopic wing 5 is equipped with a wing drive motor 4, which is connected to the rotor 3. The wing drive motor 4 is used to drive the rotor 3 to rotate and fly.

[0079] Specifically, when the overhead power line to be cleaned is placed between the first guide wheel 6 and the second guide wheel 7, in the through hole of the cleaning brush 8 assembly and the guide ring 15, the power supply 13 of the entire device can be turned on, and the control device can be started to control the cleaning brush 8 to rotate and clean the overhead power line. At the same time, the propeller 3 is controlled to fly to the other end of the overhead power line until the overhead power line is cleaned.

[0080] Example 5

[0081] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4-5 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an overhead line cleaning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] The present invention provides an overhead line cleaning device, wherein the cleaning brush assembly is provided with a cleaning drive motor, a circular rotating ring and a cleaning brush 8; the cleaning drive motor is connected to a control device; the cleaning drive motor is connected to the circular rotating ring; the circular rotating ring is provided with the cleaning brush 8; the circular rotating ring includes a first arc-shaped rotating ring and a second arc-shaped rotating ring; the first arc-shaped rotating ring is installed at the bottom of the device body 16; the first arc-shaped rotating ring is connected to the second arc-shaped rotating ring through a connecting assembly.

[0083] It should be noted that a circular transmission track is provided at the bottom of the device body 16 and the connecting frame 14-1, and the circular rotating ring is slidably connected to the circular transmission slide.

[0084] See Figure 4 As shown, the cleaning drive motor is located at the bottom of the device body 16 and inside the connecting frame 14-1, and is connected to the circular rotating ring via a circular transmission slide. The upper and lower halves of the circular rotating ring are respectively a first arc-shaped rotating ring and a second arc-shaped rotating ring. The first arc-shaped rotating ring and the second arc-shaped rotating ring are connected by the connecting frame 14-1 of the connecting assembly, and the first arc-shaped rotating ring and the second arc-shaped rotating ring are combined to form a circular rotating ring. Cleaning brushes 8 are provided on the first arc-shaped rotating ring and the second circular rotating ring.

[0085] See Figure 5 As shown, there are two cleaning brush assemblies, which are respectively located on the left and right sides of the guide ring 15 and are concentrically positioned with the guide ring 15.

[0086] During cleaning preparation, the second arc-shaped rotating ring is disassembled, and the overhead wire is placed within the arc curvature of the first arc-shaped rotating ring. The connecting bracket 14-1 is used to connect the second arc-shaped rotating ring to the first arc-shaped rotating ring. At this point, the overhead wire is located within the cleaning through-hole between the first and second arc-shaped rotating rings. The cleaning drive motor is driven to rotate by the control device, starting the circular transmission track to operate, causing the first and second arc-shaped rotating rings to rotate, driving the cleaning brush 8 to clean the overhead wire.

[0087] Example 6

[0088] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 5 , Figure 1 This is a partial screenshot of a cleaning brush assembly and guide ring provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] The present invention provides an overhead line cleaning device, the connecting components of which include a connecting frame 14-1 and a connecting buckle 14; the connecting frame 14-1 is fixedly connected to a second arc-shaped rotating ring and a second guide ring respectively; the connecting frame 14-1 is connected to the bottom of the device body 16 through the connecting buckle 14. The device body 16 is provided with a power supply 13 and a power interface 9; the power supply 13 is connected to the power interface 9, the cleaning drive motor, the control system of the control device, the camera 1, and the positioning module 2 respectively; the power interface 9 is disposed on the surface of the device body 16.

[0090] It should be noted that, for reference Figure 5 As shown, the connecting frame 14-1 is provided with a second arc-shaped rotating ring and a second guide ring. The connecting frame 14-1 and the device body 16 are connected by a snap-fit ​​fastener 14, which makes it easy to put the overhead wire into the circular rotating ring or guide ring 15. When the overhead wire is cleaned, the connecting fastener 14 can be released to allow the connecting frame 14-1 to detach from the bottom of the device body 16 and the overhead wire can be removed.

[0091] The connecting components ensure that the cleaning brush 8 can remain in a stable position as the device body 16 moves, so as to effectively clean overhead wires.

[0092] The device body 16 is equipped with a power supply 13 and a power interface 9 for charging. The power supply 13 can provide electrical energy to the cleaning drive motor, the control system of the control device, the camera 1, the positioning module 2, and the wing drive motor 4. The power interface 9 is located on the surface of the device body 16 for charging.

[0093] Example 7

[0094] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating the steps of using an overhead line cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] The present invention provides a method for using an overhead line cleaning device, comprising the following steps:

[0096] Step 101: Place the overhead wire to be cleaned into the first arc-shaped rotating ring of the cleaning brush assembly and the first guide ring of the guide wheel assembly;

[0097] Step 102: Connect the second arc-shaped rotating ring to the first arc-shaped rotating ring using a connecting component, and connect the second guide ring to the first guide ring using a connecting component;

[0098] Step 103: Clean by driving the cleaning brush 8 of the cleaning brush assembly and driving the propeller 3 to move to the target cleaning endpoint position.

[0099] It should be noted that the preparatory work before cleaning the overhead power line involves placing the overhead power line within the arc curvature of the first arc-shaped rotating ring and the first guide ring, and using the connecting bracket 14-1 to connect the second arc-shaped rotating ring to the first arc-shaped rotating ring and the second guide ring to the first guide ring. The overhead power line is then placed between the first guide wheel 6 and the second guide wheel 7 to enhance the positioning of the overhead power line. The cleaning drive motor is driven to rotate by the control device, which starts the circular transmission track to operate, causing the first arc-shaped rotating ring and the second arc-shaped rotating ring to rotate, driving the cleaning brush 8 to clean the overhead power line. At the same time, the propeller 3 moving device body 16 is driven to the target cleaning endpoint position to complete the cleaning work.

[0100] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0101] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An overhead power line cleaning device, characterized in that, The device includes a device body and a control device; The top of the device body is provided with multiple rotors; The device body has guide wheel assemblies for fixing overhead lines on both sides. The cleaning brush assembly is mounted on the device body via a connecting component, and the cleaning brush through hole of the cleaning brush assembly is concentric with the guide ring of the guide wheel assembly. The control device is connected to the cleaning brush assembly; The device body is equipped with a camera and a positioning module on its top. Both the camera and the positioning module are connected to the control device; The guide wheel assembly includes a first guide connecting rod, a first guide wheel, a second guide wheel, and the guide ring; One end of the first guide connecting rod is connected to the device body, and the other end is provided with the first guide wheel in the middle; The first guide wheel is connected to the second guide connecting rod via a sliding rod; Both ends of the second guide connecting rod are connected to the second guide wheel via guide shafts; A buffer spring is fitted onto the sliding rod; The guide ring includes a first guide ring and a second guide ring; The first guide ring is installed at the bottom of the device body, and the first guide ring is connected to the second guide ring through the connecting component; The device body is equipped with a telescopic wing on its top. One end of the telescopic wing is connected to the main body of the device, and the other end is equipped with a wing drive motor, which is used to drive the rotor to rotate. Both the wing drive motor and the telescopic wing are connected to the control device; The cleaning brush assembly includes a cleaning drive motor, a circular rotating ring, and a cleaning brush. The cleaning drive motor is connected to the control device; The cleaning drive motor is connected to the circular rotating ring; A cleaning brush is provided on the circular rotating ring; The circular rotating ring includes a first arc-shaped rotating ring and a second arc-shaped rotating ring; The first arc-shaped rotating ring is installed at the bottom of the device body; The first arc-shaped swivel is connected to the second arc-shaped swivel via the connecting assembly; The connection assembly includes a connecting frame and a connecting buckle; The connecting frame is fixedly connected to the second arc-shaped rotating ring and the second guide ring respectively; The connecting frame is connected to the bottom of the device body via the connecting buckle.

2. The overhead line cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A buffer rod is provided between the first guide connecting rod and the device body; The number of buffer rods is 1.

3. The overhead line cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the sliding rod are threadedly connected to nuts.

4. The overhead line cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device body is equipped with a power supply and a power interface; The power supply is connected to the power interface, the cleaning drive motor, the control system of the control device, the camera, and the positioning module, respectively. The power interface is located on the surface of the device body.

5. A method of using the overhead line cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, include: The overhead wire to be cleaned is placed in the first arc-shaped rotating ring of the cleaning brush assembly and the first guide ring of the guide wheel assembly; A connecting component is used to connect the second arc-shaped rotating ring to the first arc-shaped rotating ring, and the connecting component is also used to connect the second guide ring to the first guide ring; Cleaning is performed by driving the cleaning brush of the cleaning brush assembly and driving the propeller to move to the target cleaning endpoint.

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