Power supply system, method and device for ultraviolet camera carried by unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The present application relates to a power supply system, method, device, computer equipment, storage medium and computer program product for an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone. The system includes: a photovoltaic power generation module, a first battery, a second battery, a super capacitor and a control component; the photovoltaic power generation module is used to charge the first battery or the second battery; the control component is used to control the first battery to power the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera when the second battery is in a charging state; the control component is also used to control the second battery to power the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery is in a charging state; the control component is also used to control the super capacitor to power the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery and the second battery are switched between charging and discharging, which can improve the power supply stability of the ultraviolet camera.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electric power technology, and in particular to a power supply system, method, device, computer equipment, storage medium and computer program product for an ultraviolet camera carried by an unmanned aerial vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the development of electric power technology, people's demand for electricity is getting higher and higher. In order to ensure the normal operation of power transmission equipment, drones equipped with ultraviolet cameras can be used to detect power transmission equipment faults.

[0003] In traditional technology, UV cameras are generally powered by mobile power supplies. At the same time, the mobile power supply is also powered by a photovoltaic power generation device. In this case, the mobile power supply may be charged while supplying power, which greatly affects the life and quality of the mobile power supply, and thus reduces the stability of the power supply for the UV camera. Summary of the invention

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a power supply system, method, device, computer equipment, storage medium and computer program product for an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone, which can improve the power supply stability of the ultraviolet camera in response to the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a power supply system for an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone, characterized in that the system includes a photovoltaic power generation module, a first battery, a second battery, a supercapacitor and a control component;

[0006] The photovoltaic power generation module is used to charge the first battery or the second battery;

[0007] The control component is used to control the first battery to power the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera when the second battery is in a charging state; the control component is also used to control the second battery to power the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery is in a charging state; the control component is also used to control the supercapacitor to power the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery and the second battery are switching between charging and discharging.

[0008] In one embodiment, the system includes a joint; the joint includes a joint body, a linkage block and a spring;

[0009] One end of the connector body is connected to the UV camera, and the other end is connected to the spring; the linkage block is connected to the connector body through the spring; the connector body is electrically connected to the drone through a wire;

[0010] The linkage block moves along with the wire when the wire is pulled, so that the spring buffers the pulling force on the connector body.

[0011] In one of the embodiments, the linkage block is mounted on a connecting pipe connected to the joint body;

[0012] A pressure block is arranged on the connecting pipe; the pressure block is arranged opposite to the linkage block, and a pressure sensor is installed on a side of the pressure block close to the linkage block;

[0013] The pressure sensor is used to collect pressure when the pressure block is in contact with the linkage block, and send the collected pressure information to the control component;

[0014] The control component is also used to adjust the flight attitude of the drone according to the pressure information.

[0015] In one of the embodiments, a spring piece is provided at one end of the connector body connected to the ultraviolet camera; the spring piece is engaged with a bayonet on the ultraviolet camera to lock the connector.

[0016] In one of the embodiments, the system further includes a power monitoring module;

[0017] The power monitoring module is used to monitor the remaining power of the first battery and the second battery, and send the remaining power to the control component;

[0018] The control component is also used to control the first battery and the second battery to stop supplying power to the ultraviolet camera when the remaining power reaches a power threshold.

[0019] In a second aspect, the present application also provides a method for powering a UV camera carried by a drone, the method comprising:

[0020] When the first battery is in a charging state, controlling the second battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera;

[0021] When the second battery is in a charging state, controlling the first battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera;

[0022] When the first battery and the second battery are switched between charge and discharge, the supercapacitor is controlled to supply power to the drone and the ultraviolet camera.

[0023] In one embodiment, the method further comprises:

[0024] Acquire power information of the first battery and the second battery, and the working status of the ultraviolet camera;

[0025] Selecting a target battery whose power information matches the working state from the first battery and the second battery;

[0026] The target battery is controlled to supply power to the ultraviolet camera.

[0027] In one embodiment, the power information includes a chargeable amount; the chargeable amount is the difference between the battery capacity and the remaining power;

[0028] When the ultraviolet camera is in a dormant state, selecting the battery with a larger charge capacity from the first battery and the second battery as a target battery;

[0029] When the ultraviolet camera is in working state, the battery with smaller charge capacity is selected from the first battery and the second battery as the target battery.

[0030] In a third aspect, the present application also provides a power supply device for an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone. The device comprises:

[0031] A second battery control module is used to control the second battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera when the first battery is in a charging state;

[0032] a first battery control module, configured to control the first battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and a drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera when the second battery is in a charging state;

[0033] The supercapacitor control module is used to control the supercapacitor to supply power to the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery and the second battery are switched between charging and discharging.

[0034] In a fourth aspect, the present application further provides a computer device, wherein the computer device comprises a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and when the processor executes the computer program, the steps of the above method are implemented.

[0035] In a fifth aspect, the present application further provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, and the computer program implements the steps of the above method when executed by a processor.

[0036] In a sixth aspect, the present application further provides a computer program product, wherein the computer program product comprises a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the above method are implemented.

[0037] The power supply system for the ultraviolet camera carried by the above-mentioned drone includes a photovoltaic power generation module, a first battery, a second battery, a supercapacitor and a control component; the photovoltaic power generation module is used to charge the first battery or the second battery; the control component is used to control the first battery to power the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera when the second battery is in a charging state; the control component is also used to control the second battery to power the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery is in a charging state, thereby avoiding the situation where the battery is charged and discharged at the same time; the control component is also used to control the supercapacitor to power the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery and the second battery are switching between charging and discharging, thereby ensuring the continuity and stability of the power supply. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 is a structural block diagram of a power supply system for an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone in one embodiment;

[0039] Figure 2 is a structural block diagram of a power supply system for an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone in another embodiment;

[0040] Figure 3 It is a structural block diagram and connection schematic diagram of a power supply interface in a power supply system of an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone in one embodiment;

[0041] Figure 4 is a structural block diagram of an AI module in an embodiment;

[0042] Figure 5 is a structural block diagram of a power supply system for an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone in yet another embodiment;

[0043] Figure 6 It is a structural block diagram of a power supply system of an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone in yet another embodiment;

[0044] Figure 7 It is a structural block diagram of a lightweight power module in a power supply system of an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone in one embodiment;

[0045] Figure 8 A connection diagram of a connector interface in a power supply system for an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone in one embodiment;

[0046] Fig. 9 is a flow chart of a method for powering a UV camera carried by a drone in one embodiment;

[0047] Fig.10 is a structural block diagram of a UV camera power supply device carried by a drone in yet another embodiment;

[0048] Fig.11 FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the internal structure of a computer device in one embodiment.

[0049] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1-photovoltaic power generation module; 21-first battery; 22-second battery; 23-supercapacitor; 3-control component; 4-connector; 41-connector body; 42-linkage block; 43-spring; 5-wire; 6-connection tube; 7-pressure block; 8-pressure sensor; 9-shrapnel; 91-block; 10-bayonet; 11-AI module; 111-power supply interface; 1111-interface; 1112-power monitoring module; 1113-circuit breaking control unit; 112-automatic shutdown program; 113-protective frame; 1131-elastic sealing layer; 12-UAV; 13-lightweight power module; 131-battery control module; 14-UV camera; 15-servo; 16-mounting seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0051] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, a power supply system for an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone is provided, characterized in that the system includes a photovoltaic power generation module 1, a first battery 21, a second battery 22, a super capacitor 23 and a control component 3;

[0052] The photovoltaic power generation module 1 is used to charge the first battery 21 or the second battery 22;

[0053] The control component 3 is used to control the first battery 21 to power the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera when the second battery 22 is in a charging state; the control component 3 is also used to control the second battery 22 to power the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery 21 is in a charging state; the control component 3 is also used to control the supercapacitor 23 to power the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 are switched between charging and discharging.

[0054] Among them, the photovoltaic power generation module 1 is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy, thereby supplying power to the first battery 21 or the second battery 22. For example, the photovoltaic power generation module 1 may include a photovoltaic module, a controller, an inverter, a storage battery and other accessories, which work together to convert solar energy. Exemplarily, the photovoltaic power generation module 1 includes four small photovoltaic power generation modules, which can ensure the normal power supply of the ultraviolet camera and the drone. The first battery 21 and the second battery 22 are an energy storage unit. The more electrical energy the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 can store, the greater the battery capacity. An ultraviolet camera refers to a camera that converts ultraviolet light radiated by an object into an "image" that can be observed by human vision. When local discharge occurs in high-voltage electrical equipment, ultraviolet light signal radiation is generated. The ultraviolet camera is used to convert the ultraviolet light signal, which has the advantages of high sensitivity, strong anti-interference ability, non-contact, safety and reliability, and is of great significance to the discovery and prevention of corona discharge faults in lines and their equipment. A drone is an unmanned aircraft controlled by a radio remote control device and a self-contained program control device. The supercapacitor 23 refers to an electrochemical device that can quickly store and supply high-power electricity, has a higher energy density and a lower voltage limit, and can therefore provide instantaneous power supply when the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 are switched between charge and discharge.

[0055] Specifically, in order to ensure continuous power supply to the UAV and the UV camera without damaging the life and quality of the battery, the first battery 21, the second battery 22 and the super capacitor 23 can be set to power them, and the photovoltaic power generation module 1 can charge the first battery 21 and the second battery 22, that is, when one of the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 is charged, the other can be discharged, thereby ensuring continuous power supply to the UAV and the UV camera. That is, the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 can be charged by the photovoltaic power generation module 1, and the first battery 21 can be controlled by the control component 3 to supply power to the UV camera and the UAV equipped with the UV camera when the second battery 22 is in a charging state, and the second battery 22 can be controlled to supply power to the UAV and the UV camera when the first battery 21 is in a charging state, and the super capacitor 23 can be controlled to supply power to the UAV and the UV camera when the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 are switched between charging and discharging. This avoids the phenomenon that the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 are charged and discharged at the same time during operation, and the charging and discharging do not interfere with each other, so as to avoid damage to the first battery 21 and the second battery 22, which can greatly improve the service life of the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 and improve the endurance of the drone. Figure 1As shown, the photovoltaic power generation module 1 can be connected to the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 through the first switch component 17, the control component 3 can be connected to the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 through the second switch component 18, and can also be connected to the supercapacitor 23 through the third switch component 19. For example, the charging and discharging of the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 can be controlled by the first switch component 17 and the second switch component 18, and the charging and discharging of the supercapacitor 23 can be controlled by the third switch component 19.

[0056] The power supply system of the ultraviolet camera carried by the above-mentioned drone includes a photovoltaic power generation module 1, a first battery 21, a second battery 22, a super capacitor 23 and a control component 3; the photovoltaic power generation module 1 is used to charge the first battery 21 or the second battery 22; the control component 3 is used to control the first battery 21 to power the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera when the second battery 22 is in a charging state; the control component 3 is also used to control the second battery 22 to power the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery 21 is in a charging state, which can avoid the situation where the battery is charged and discharged at the same time; the control component 2 is also used to control the super capacitor 23 to power the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 are switched between charging and discharging, which can ensure the continuity and stability of the power supply.

[0057] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the system includes a connector; the connector 4 includes a connector body 41, a linkage block 42 and a spring 43; one end of the connector body 41 is connected to the UV camera, and the other end is connected to the spring 43; the linkage block 42 is connected to the connector body 41 through the spring 43; the connector body 41 is electrically connected to the drone through the wire 5; the linkage block 42 moves with the wire 5 when the wire 5 is pulled, so that the spring 43 buffers the tension on the connector body 41.

[0058] The connector body 41 may be, for example, a Type-C connector or a Lightning connector. The linkage block 42 is fixed to the wire 5, for example, it may be sleeved on the wire 5 or bonded to the wire 5. The connector body 41 is not only electrically connected to the drone through the wire 5, but also electrically connected to the first battery 21, the second battery 22 and the super capacitor 23, for example, Figure 1 As shown, the connector body 41 can be connected to the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 through the second switch component, and connected to the super capacitor 23 through the third switch component. The first battery 21 or the second battery 22 or the super capacitor 23 is selected to charge the ultraviolet camera or the drone by closing and disconnecting the switch component.

[0059] Specifically, since the existing power supply lines and connectors are generally divided into hidden built-in circuits and open external circuits, among which the hidden built-in circuits have poor heat dissipation effects and will cause power loss. Moreover, when the circuit is damaged, the equipment needs to be completely disassembled for maintenance. The open external circuit is easily disturbed by external factors and has unstable power supply. Therefore, in this embodiment, the open external circuit is improved. In order to reduce the phenomenon that the open wire 5 is disturbed by external factors and causes the connector body 41 to loosen and fall off or even the wire 5 to break, a connector body 41, a linkage block 42 and a spring 43 are provided in the connector 4, wherein one end of the connector body 41 is connected to the ultraviolet camera, and the other end is connected to the Spring 43, linkage block 42 is connected to connector body 41 through spring 43, connector body 41 is electrically connected to drone through wire 5, linkage block 42 moves with wire 5 when wire 5 is pulled, so that spring 43 buffers the tension on connector body 41, when wire 5 is disturbed by external debris such as support rods, since the connection between wire 5 and connector body 41 is curved, the curved part of the wire 5 that is pulled will be stretched, and one end of wire 5 drives linkage block 42 to move during the stretching process, and the moving linkage block 42 drives spring 43 to stretch, and the stretched spring 43 can buffer the pulling force to prevent connector body 41 from loosening and falling off or even wire 5 from breaking. Furthermore, a plug-in connector can be used to facilitate personnel to connect or disconnect the power supply to the UV camera.

[0060] In this embodiment, the open-type wire 5 cooperates with the airflow during the flight of the UAV to quickly dissipate heat, thereby reducing power loss and making it convenient for personnel to inspect and maintain the power supply line. The connector 4 is electrically connected to the UAV and the power supply system through the wire 5, which can not only provide power but also transmit data, thereby improving the stability of the power supply system of the ultraviolet camera carried by the UAV.

[0061] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the linkage block 42 is installed on the connecting tube 6 connected to the joint body 41; a pressure block 7 is arranged on the connecting tube 6; the pressure block 7 is arranged opposite to the linkage block 42, and a pressure sensor 8 is installed on the side of the pressure block 7 close to the linkage block 42; the pressure sensor 8 is used to collect pressure when the pressure block 7 is in contact with the linkage block 42, and send the collected pressure information to the control component 3; the control component 3 is also used to adjust the flight attitude of the UAV according to the pressure information.

[0062] The pressure sensor 8 is a device or apparatus that can sense pressure signals and convert the pressure signals into usable output electrical signals according to certain rules. The pressure information can be used to characterize the pressure information of the pressure sensor when the pressure block is squeezed.

[0063] Specifically, Figure 2 As shown, when the spring 43 reaches the buffer stretching limit, the pressure block 7 will squeeze the pressure sensor 8, and the pressure on the pressure sensor 8 will be fed back to the control component 3 as pressure information. The control component 3 will control the drone to slow down. At this time, the operator is given a certain reaction time to adjust the flight posture of the drone to get rid of interference, which can play an excellent protective effect to ensure the stability of power supply.

[0064] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, a spring piece 9 is provided at one end of the connector body 41 connected to the ultraviolet camera; the spring piece 9 is engaged with the bayonet 10 on the ultraviolet camera to lock the connector 4 .

[0065] The spring 9 is an elastic element that can be used to control the movement of the machine, absorb vibration and impact energy, store and output energy, and be used as a force measuring element.

[0066] Specifically, in order to make the connection between the power supply system of the ultraviolet camera carried by the drone and the ultraviolet camera more tightly, a spring clip 9 can be set at the end of the connector body 41 connected to the ultraviolet camera. A card block can be fixed on the spring clip 9, and the card block is engaged with the bayonet 10 to lock the connector 4, thereby ensuring the stability of the power supply of the power supply system of the ultraviolet camera carried by the drone and ensuring the normal operation of the ultraviolet camera.

[0067] In one embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the system also includes a power monitoring module 1112; the power monitoring module 1112 is used to monitor the remaining power of the first battery 21 and the second battery 22, and send the remaining power to the control component 3; the control component 3 is also used to control the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 to stop supplying power to the ultraviolet camera when the remaining power reaches a power threshold.

[0068] The remaining power refers to the difference between the battery capacity and the power that has been used. Specifically, in this application, it refers to the power that can be charged in the first battery 21 and the second battery 22. The power threshold is preset. When the remaining power of the battery reaches the power threshold, it means that the remaining power of the battery is small. If the ultraviolet camera and the drone continue to be powered, the flight mission cannot be completed.

[0069] Specifically, in order to ensure that the power supply system of the ultraviolet camera carried by the drone can operate normally, it is necessary to ensure that the drone has sufficient power to fly back to the ground. If the remaining power of the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 has reached the power threshold, the remaining power needs to be allocated to the drone for the drone to return. Therefore, in this embodiment, a power monitoring module 1112 is provided to monitor the remaining power of the first battery 21 and the second battery 22, and send the remaining power to the control component 3. In addition, the control component 3 can control the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 to stop supplying power to the ultraviolet camera when the remaining power reaches the power threshold, so as to ensure that the drone can return normally.

[0070] In a specific embodiment, a drone monitoring system is also provided, the drone monitoring system comprising a power supply system for an ultraviolet camera carried by the drone. The drone monitoring system comprises an AI (Artificial Intelligence) module 11 .

[0071] The process of drone monitoring implemented by the drone monitoring system is as follows:

[0072] S1: Figure 4 As shown, firstly, a power supply interface 111 is set in the AI ​​module 11, and an automatic shutdown program 112 is written in the AI ​​module 11;

[0073] S2: Figure 5 As shown, a dual-battery lightweight power module 13, a photovoltaic power generation module 1 and a connector are installed on the drone 12;

[0074] S3: Connect the connector on the drone 12 to the power supply interface 111 in the AI ​​module 11, and combine it with the lightweight power module 13 to realize autonomous power supply;

[0075] S4: During the flight of the UAV 12, the control component 3 controls the photovoltaic power generation module 1 to charge the lightweight power module 13 and discharge the lightweight power module 13 to improve the flight endurance;

[0076] S5: When the power of the lightweight power module 13 is low, the AI ​​module 11 starts the automatic shutdown program 112 to cut off the power supply to the AI ​​module 11, and the remaining power is used for the drone 12 to return.

[0077] During use of this solution, a lightweight power module 13 with dual batteries is installed on the drone 12, and a dual battery switching mode is used to stably power the drone 12 and the ultraviolet camera. The photovoltaic power generation module 1 is combined to improve the endurance of the drone 12. In addition, an open setting is adopted for the power supply line of the ultraviolet camera. During the flight of the drone 12, the airflow is used to quickly dissipate heat, thereby reducing power loss, and it is also convenient for personnel to inspect and maintain the power supply line. Through the special design of the power supply interface 111, the open power supply line is not prone to loosening or falling off when it is disturbed by the outside world. Even when it is pulled by the outside world, it can be fed back to the drone 12, so that the drone 12 reduces the flight speed to prevent the power supply interface 111 from being forced to fall off, which has an excellent protective effect to ensure the stability of power supply.

[0078] like Figure 6 As shown, the upper end of the drone 12 is fixedly connected to the AI ​​module 11, the upper end of the AI ​​module 11 is fixedly connected to the steering gear 15, the upper end of the steering gear 15 is fixedly connected to the ultraviolet camera 14, and the drone 12 in S2 is also equipped with a lightweight power module 13 and a photovoltaic power generation module 1;

[0079] During use of this embodiment, the AI ​​module 11 is connected to the lightweight power module 13 to power the ultraviolet camera 14 . Under the control of the AI ​​module 11 , the steering engine 15 can adjust the angle of the ultraviolet camera 14 .

[0080] See also Figure 7 The lightweight power module 13 includes a first battery 21, a second battery 22, a super capacitor 23 and a control component 3, wherein the control component 3 is used to control the charging and discharging of the first battery 21 and the second battery 22, and the super capacitor 23 is used to provide power when switching between the first battery 21 and the second battery 22;

[0081] During use of this embodiment, four small photovoltaic power generation modules 1 are mounted on the drone 12, and the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 of the lightweight power module 13 are charged respectively in combination with the control component 3. Specifically, when the photovoltaic power generation module 1 charges the first battery 21, the control component 3 will disconnect the power supply of the first battery 21, and use the second battery 22 to power the drone 12 and the ultraviolet camera 14. When the photovoltaic power generation module 1 charges the second battery 22, the same is true, which avoids the phenomenon of charging and discharging of the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 during operation. The charging and discharging do not interfere with each other to avoid damage to the first battery 21 and the second battery 22, which can greatly improve the service life of the first battery 21 and the second battery 22, and improve the endurance of the drone 12;

[0082] Among them, a super capacitor 23 is also arranged in the lightweight power module 13. When the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 switch power supply, the super capacitor 23 will instantly power the drone 12 and the ultraviolet camera 14, ensuring the continuity and stability of power supply.

[0083] See also Figure 3 The power supply interface 111 includes an interface 1111, a power monitoring module 1112 and a circuit breaker control unit 1113, wherein the interface 1111 is used to connect the connector, the power monitoring module 1112 is used to monitor the remaining power of the lightweight power module 13, and the circuit breaker control unit 1113 is used to cut off the power supply of the lightweight power module 13 to the AI ​​module 11;

[0084] During use of this solution, the wire 5 cooperates with the connector to engage with the interface 1111 on the power supply interface 111 to realize power supply to the ultraviolet camera 14. The open wire 5 cooperates with the airflow during the flight of the drone 12 to quickly dissipate heat, thereby reducing power loss and facilitating personnel to inspect and maintain the power supply line. The cooperation between the connector and the interface 1111 can not only provide power but also transmit data. When the power monitoring module 1112 detects that the power of the lightweight power module 13 is insufficient, the circuit breaker control unit 1113 on the power supply interface 111 will disconnect the lightweight power module 13 from supplying power to the ultraviolet camera 14, and the power will be centrally distributed to the drone 12 through the control component 3 for the drone 12 to return.

[0085] A wire 5 is provided on one side of the drone 12, and the wire 5 is electrically connected to the lightweight power module 13. One end of the wire 5 is fixedly connected to a connector 4, and the connector 4 is engaged with the power supply interface 111 on the AI ​​module 11;

[0086] like Figure 8 As shown, in the present embodiment, during use, the plug-in connector 4 facilitates personnel to connect or disconnect the power supply to the ultraviolet camera 14 .

[0087] like Figure 2 As shown, a protective frame 113 is fixedly connected to one side of the AI ​​module 11, and a bayonet 10 is provided at the upper and lower ends of the protective frame 113. A spring piece 9 is fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of the connector 4, and a clamping block 91 is fixedly connected to one end of the spring piece 9, and the clamping block 91 is engaged with the bayonet 10;

[0088] During use of this embodiment, when the connector 4 is installed in place, the block 91 on the spring 9 will engage with the bayonet 10 on the protective frame 113, thereby locking the connector 4, making it difficult for the connector 4 to fall off, thereby improving the stability of power supply.

[0089] See also Figure 2The inner wall of the protection frame 113 is fixedly connected with an elastic sealing layer 1131, and the elastic sealing layer 1131 is in close contact with the outer contour of the joint 4;

[0090] During use of this embodiment, when the joint 4 is installed in place, the joint 4 will squeeze the elastic sealing layer 1131, thereby greatly improving the sealing between the joint 4 and the protective frame 113, thereby improving the waterproof effect.

[0091] See also Figure 2 One end of the connector 4 is fixedly connected to a connecting tube 6, which is sleeved on the outer circumference of the wire 5, and the outer circumference of the wire 5 is fixedly connected to a linkage block 42, and one side of the linkage block 42 is fixedly connected to a spring 43, which is fixed to the connector 4;

[0092] During use of this embodiment, when an operator makes an error in operation and the open-ended wire 5 is disturbed by external debris such as a support rod, the connection between the wire 5 and the connector 4 is bent, and therefore, the bent part of the wire 5 that is pulled will be stretched. During the stretching process, one end of the wire 5 drives the linkage block 42 to move, and the moving linkage block 42 drives the spring 43 to stretch. The stretched spring 43 can buffer the pulling force to prevent the connector 4 from loosening and falling off or even the wire 5 from breaking.

[0093] See also Figure 2 The outer circumferential surface of the linkage block 42 is fixedly connected with a pressure block 7, the outer circumferential surface of the connecting tube 6 is fixedly connected with a mounting seat 16, and one side of the mounting seat 16 is fixedly connected with a pressure sensor 8 and corresponds to the pressure block 7;

[0094] During use of this embodiment, when the spring 43 reaches the buffer stretching limit and the operator has not yet reacted, the pressure block 7 will squeeze the pressure sensor 8, and use the pressure on the pressure sensor 8 as a signal to feed back to the flight control system of the drone 12. The flight control system will automatically control the drone 12 to decelerate. When the operator reacts, the flight attitude of the drone 12 will be adjusted to break free from the interference, which can provide excellent protection to ensure the stability of power supply.

[0095] like Figure 7 As shown, the lightweight power module 13 further includes a battery control module 131 , and the battery control module 131 is used to perform control according to the remaining power of the first battery 21 or the second battery 22 .

[0096] During use of this embodiment, for example: if the remaining power of the first battery 21 is less than the remaining power of the second battery 22, then when the ultraviolet camera 14 is in a dormant state, the first battery 21 maintains the ultraviolet camera 14 in a dormant standby state, and the second battery 22 with more remaining power will be charged. The more remaining power there is, the faster the second battery 22 can be fully charged. When the ultraviolet camera 14 is running, the fully charged second battery 22 can maintain the ultraviolet camera 14 to work for a long time. During the working process, the first battery 21 is charged again. After the work is completed, if the remaining power of the first battery 21 is greater than the remaining power of the second battery 22, the second battery 22 continues to maintain the ultraviolet camera 14 in a dormant standby state, and continues to charge the first battery 21, so that each time the ultraviolet camera 14 works, it starts with a battery that is nearly fully charged to increase the power for the ultraviolet camera 14.

[0097] In this embodiment, four photovoltaic power generation modules 1 are mounted on the drone 12, and the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 of the lightweight power module 13 are charged respectively in combination with the control component 3. Specifically, when the photovoltaic power generation module 1 charges the first battery 21, the control component 3 will disconnect the power supply of the first battery 21, and use the second battery 22 to power the drone 12 and the ultraviolet camera 14. When the photovoltaic power generation module 1 charges the second battery 22, the same is true, which avoids the phenomenon of charging and discharging of the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 during operation. The charging and discharging do not interfere with each other to avoid damage to the first battery 21 and the second battery 22, which can greatly improve the service life of the first battery 21 and the second battery 22, and improve the endurance of the drone 12;

[0098] A super capacitor 23 is also provided in the lightweight power module 13. When the first battery 21 and the second battery 22 switch power supply, the super capacitor 23 will instantly power the drone 12 and the ultraviolet camera 14, thereby ensuring the continuity and stability of power supply.

[0099] Among them, the power supply to the ultraviolet camera 14 is realized by fitting the wire 5 with the connector 4 and the interface 1111 on the power supply interface 111. The open power supply wire 11 cooperates with the airflow during the flight of the drone 12 to quickly dissipate heat, thereby reducing power loss and facilitating personnel to inspect and maintain the power supply line. The cooperation between the connector 4 and the interface 1111 can not only provide power but also transmit data. When the power monitoring module 1112 detects that the power of the lightweight power module 13 is insufficient, the circuit breaker control unit 1113 on the power supply interface 111 will disconnect the lightweight power module 13 from supplying power to the ultraviolet camera 14, and the power will be centrally distributed to the drone 12 through the control component 3 for the drone 12 to return.

[0100] In one embodiment, Fig. 9 As shown, a method for powering a UV camera carried by a drone is also provided, comprising:

[0101] Step S902, when the first battery is in a charging state, controlling the second battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera;

[0102] Step S904, when the second battery is in a charging state, controlling the first battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera;

[0103] Step S906, when the first battery and the second battery are switched between charge and discharge, the supercapacitor is controlled to supply power to the drone and the ultraviolet camera.

[0104] The power supply method for the ultraviolet camera carried by the drone provided in this embodiment can be applied to the control component of the power supply system for the ultraviolet camera carried by the drone in the above-mentioned embodiments. Therefore, the specific limitations in one or more embodiments of the power supply method for the ultraviolet camera carried by the drone provided below can refer to the above-mentioned limitations on the control component in the power supply system for the ultraviolet camera carried by the drone to control the first battery, the second battery and the supercapacitor to power the ultraviolet camera and the drone, which will not be repeated here.

[0105] The power supply method for the ultraviolet camera carried by the above-mentioned drone is to control the second battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and the drone carrying the ultraviolet camera when the first battery is in a charging state; to control the first battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and the drone carrying the ultraviolet camera when the second battery is in a charging state; and to control the supercapacitor to supply power to the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery and the second battery are switching between charge and discharge. This can avoid the situation where the battery is charged and discharged at the same time, and control the supercapacitor to supply power to the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery and the second battery are switching between charge and discharge, so as to ensure the continuity and stability of the power supply.

[0106] In one embodiment, the power supply method for the ultraviolet camera carried by the drone also includes: obtaining the power information of the first battery and the second battery respectively, and the working status of the ultraviolet camera; selecting a target battery whose power information matches the working status from the first battery and the second battery; and controlling the target battery to power the ultraviolet camera.

[0107] The power information may reflect the power usage of the first battery and the second battery, and specifically in this application, may include the chargeable amount or battery capacity of the first battery and the second battery, etc. The working state of the ultraviolet camera may include a sleep state or a working state, etc.

[0108] Specifically, since the power consumed by the ultraviolet camera in different working states is also different, in order to make the power supply process of the ultraviolet camera more reasonable, the power information of the first battery and the second battery and the working state of the ultraviolet camera can be obtained, and the target battery whose power information matches the working state can be selected from the first battery and the second battery; and the target battery is controlled to power the ultraviolet camera. In a specific embodiment, the power information includes the chargeable amount, which is the difference between the battery capacity and the remaining power. When the ultraviolet camera is in a dormant state, the battery with a larger chargeable amount is selected from the first battery and the second battery as the target battery; when the ultraviolet camera is in a working state, the battery with a smaller chargeable amount is selected from the first battery and the second battery as the target battery. In another specific embodiment, the power information can also include the power consumption speed. When the ultraviolet camera is in a dormant state, the battery with a faster power consumption speed can be selected as the target battery; when the ultraviolet camera is in a working state, the battery with a slower power consumption speed can be selected as the target battery.

[0109] In this embodiment, a target battery whose power information matches the working state is selected for powering the ultraviolet camera, so that power consumption during operation can be more reasonable.

[0110] In one embodiment, the power information includes the chargeable capacity; when the ultraviolet camera is in a sleep state, the battery with a larger chargeable capacity is selected from the first battery and the second battery as the target battery; when the ultraviolet camera is in a working state, the battery with a smaller chargeable capacity is selected from the first battery and the second battery as the target battery.

[0111] The rechargeable capacity refers to the difference between the battery capacity and the remaining capacity. The dormant state is when the UV camera is not performing UV imaging, and the working state is when the UV camera is performing UV imaging of high-voltage equipment.

[0112] Specifically, the power information may include the chargeable capacity. Since the power consumed in the sleep state of the ultraviolet camera is less than that in the working state, and if the battery power is suddenly exhausted when the ultraviolet camera is working, it will seriously affect the ultraviolet camera's detection of the device. Therefore, when the ultraviolet camera is in the sleep state, the battery with a larger chargeable capacity can be selected from the first battery and the second battery as the target battery; when the ultraviolet camera is in the working state, the battery with a smaller chargeable capacity can be selected from the first battery and the second battery as the target battery, thereby ensuring that each time the ultraviolet camera is in the working state, a nearly fully charged battery can increase the power for the ultraviolet camera. For example: if the remaining power of the first battery is less than the remaining capacity of the second battery, then when the UV camera is in sleep mode, the first battery maintains the UV camera in sleep mode and charges the second battery with more remaining power. The more remaining power there is, the faster the second battery can be fully charged. When the UV camera is running, the fully charged second battery can maintain the UV camera working for a long time. During the working process, the first battery is charged again. After the work is completed, if the remaining power of the first battery is greater than the remaining power of the second battery, the second battery continues to maintain the UV camera in sleep mode and continues to charge the first battery.

[0113] In this embodiment, batteries with different charge capacities are selected as target batteries for powering the UV camera in sleep mode and working mode, respectively, to ensure that each time the UV camera is in working mode, a nearly fully charged battery is used to increase power for the UV camera.

[0114] It should be understood that, although the various steps in the flowcharts involved in the above-mentioned embodiments are displayed in sequence according to the indication of the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in sequence according to the order indicated by the arrows. Unless there is a clear explanation in this article, the execution of these steps does not have a strict order restriction, and these steps can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least a part of the steps in the flowcharts involved in the above-mentioned embodiments can include multiple steps or multiple stages, and these steps or stages are not necessarily executed at the same time, but can be executed at different times, and the execution order of these steps or stages is not necessarily to be carried out in sequence, but can be executed in turn or alternately with other steps or at least a part of the steps or stages in other steps.

[0115] Based on the same inventive concept, the embodiment of the present application also provides a power supply device for an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone for implementing the power supply method for an ultraviolet camera carried by a drone involved above. The implementation scheme for solving the problem provided by the device is similar to the implementation scheme recorded in the above method, so the specific limitations in the embodiments of one or more ultraviolet camera power supply devices carried by drones provided below can refer to the limitations of the power supply method for ultraviolet cameras carried by drones above, and will not be repeated here.

[0116] In one embodiment, Fig.10 As shown, a UV camera power supply device 1000 carried by a drone is provided, comprising: a second battery control module 1002, a first battery control module 1004 and a supercapacitor control module 1006, wherein:

[0117] The second battery control module 1002 is used to control the second battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera when the first battery is in a charging state;

[0118] The first battery control module 1004 is used to control the first battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera when the second battery is in a charging state;

[0119] The supercapacitor control module 1006 is used to control the supercapacitor to supply power to the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery and the second battery are switching between charging and discharging.

[0120] Each module in the ultraviolet camera power supply device carried by the above-mentioned drone can be fully or partially implemented by software, hardware and their combination. The above-mentioned modules can be embedded in or independent of the processor in the computer device in the form of hardware, or can be stored in the memory of the computer device in the form of software, so that the processor can call and execute the corresponding operations of the above modules.

[0121] In one embodiment, a computer device is provided. The computer device may be a terminal, and its internal structure diagram may be as follows: Fig.11 As shown. The computer device includes a processor, a memory, a communication interface, a display screen and an input device connected through a system bus. Among them, the processor of the computer device is used to provide computing and control capabilities. The memory of the computer device includes a non-volatile storage medium and an internal memory. The non-volatile storage medium stores an operating system and a computer program. The internal memory provides an environment for the operation of the operating system and the computer program in the non-volatile storage medium. The communication interface of the computer device is used to communicate with an external terminal in a wired or wireless manner, and the wireless manner can be achieved through WIFI, a mobile cellular network, NFC (near field communication) or other technologies. When the computer program is executed by the processor, a method for powering a UV camera carried by a drone is implemented. The display screen of the computer device can be a liquid crystal display screen or an electronic ink display screen, and the input device of the computer device can be a touch layer covered on the display screen, or a key, trackball or touchpad set on the shell of the computer device, or an external keyboard, touchpad or mouse.

[0122] Those skilled in the art will understand that Fig.11The structure shown in the figure is only a block diagram of a part of the structure related to the solution of the present application, and does not constitute a limitation on the computer device to which the solution of the present application is applied. The specific computer device may include more or fewer components than those shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or have a different arrangement of components.

[0123] In one embodiment, a computer device is provided, including a memory and a processor, wherein a computer program is stored in the memory, and the processor implements the steps of the above method when executing the computer program.

[0124] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the above method are implemented.

[0125] In one embodiment, a computer program product is provided, comprising a computer program, which implements the steps of the above method when executed by a processor.

[0126] It should be noted that the user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in this application are all information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties.

[0127] Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes in the above-mentioned embodiment methods can be completed by instructing the relevant hardware through a computer program, and the computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium. When the computer program is executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the above-mentioned methods. Among them, any reference to the memory, database or other medium used in the embodiments provided in this application can include at least one of non-volatile and volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash memory, optical memory, high-density embedded non-volatile memory, resistive random access memory (ReRAM), magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM), ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM), phase change memory (PCM), graphene memory, etc. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory, etc. As an illustration and not limitation, RAM can be in various forms, such as static random access memory (SRAM) or dynamic random access memory (DRAM). The database involved in each embodiment provided in this application may include at least one of a relational database and a non-relational database. Non-relational databases may include distributed databases based on blockchains, etc., but are not limited to this. The processor involved in each embodiment provided in this application may be a general-purpose processor, a central processing unit, a graphics processor, a digital signal processor, a programmable logic device, a data processing logic device based on quantum computing, etc., but are not limited to this.

[0128] The technical features of the above embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0129] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be construed as limiting the scope of the present application. It should be noted that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A power supply system for an ultraviolet camera carried by an unmanned aerial vehicle, characterized in that: The system includes a photovoltaic power generation module, a first battery, a second battery, a supercapacitor, a control component and a connector; The photovoltaic power generation module is used to charge the first battery or the second battery; The control component is used to control the first battery to power the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera when the second battery is in a charging state; the control component is also used to control the second battery to power the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery is in a charging state; the control component is also used to control the supercapacitor to power the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery and the second battery are switched between charging and discharging; the connector includes a connector body, a linkage block and a spring; one end of the connector body is connected to the ultraviolet camera, and the other end is connected to the spring; the linkage block is connected to the connector body through the spring; the connector body is electrically connected to the drone through a wire; the linkage block moves with the wire when the wire is pulled, so that the spring buffers the tension on the connector body; the photovoltaic power generation module is connected to the first battery and the second battery through a first switch component; the control component is connected to the first battery and the second battery through a second switch component, and is also connected to the supercapacitor through a third switch component, so as to control the charging and discharging of the first battery and the second battery through the first switch component and the second switch component, and control the charging and discharging of the supercapacitor through the third switch component; The connector body is connected to the first battery and the second battery through the second switch assembly, and is connected to the supercapacitor through the third switch assembly, so as to select the first battery, the second battery or the supercapacitor to charge the ultraviolet camera or the drone by closing or opening the second switch assembly or the third switch assembly.

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The supercapacitor is an electrochemical device that stores and supplies electricity.

3. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The linkage block is mounted on a connecting pipe connected to the joint body; A pressure block is arranged on the connecting pipe; the pressure block is arranged opposite to the linkage block, and a pressure sensor is installed on a side of the pressure block close to the linkage block; The pressure sensor is used to collect pressure when the pressure block is in contact with the linkage block, and send the collected pressure information to the control component; The control component is also used to adjust the flight attitude of the drone according to the pressure information.

4. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that One end of the connector body connected to the ultraviolet camera is provided with a spring piece; the spring piece is engaged with the bayonet on the ultraviolet camera to lock the connector.

5. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The system also includes a power monitoring module; The power monitoring module is used to monitor the remaining power of the first battery and the second battery, and send the remaining power to the control component; The control component is also used to control the first battery and the second battery to stop supplying power to the ultraviolet camera when the remaining power reaches a power threshold.

6. A method for powering a UV camera carried by an unmanned aerial vehicle, characterized in that: Applied to the system as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, the method comprises: When the first battery is in a charging state, controlling the second battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera; When the second battery is in a charging state, controlling the first battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera; When the first battery and the second battery are switched between charge and discharge, the supercapacitor is controlled to supply power to the drone and the ultraviolet camera.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The method further comprises: Acquire power information of the first battery and the second battery, and the working status of the ultraviolet camera; Selecting a target battery whose power information matches the working state from the first battery and the second battery; The target battery is controlled to supply power to the ultraviolet camera.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that The power information includes the chargeable capacity; the chargeable capacity is the difference between the battery capacity and the remaining power; When the ultraviolet camera is in a dormant state, selecting the battery with a larger charge capacity from the first battery and the second battery as a target battery; When the ultraviolet camera is in working state, the battery with smaller charge capacity is selected from the first battery and the second battery as the target battery.

9. A power supply device for an ultraviolet camera carried by an unmanned aerial vehicle for implementing the power supply method for an ultraviolet camera carried by an unmanned aerial vehicle as claimed in any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that: The device comprises: A second battery control module is used to control the second battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and the drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera when the first battery is in a charging state; a first battery control module, configured to control the first battery to supply power to the ultraviolet camera and a drone equipped with the ultraviolet camera when the second battery is in a charging state; The supercapacitor control module is used to control the supercapacitor to supply power to the drone and the ultraviolet camera when the first battery and the second battery are switched between charging and discharging.

10. A computer device, characterized in that: The method comprises a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and wherein the processor implements the steps of the method described in any one of claims 6 to 8 when executing the computer program.

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