Control system and method for cleaning device of high-altitude curtain wall cleaning unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The invention provides a control system and method for a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning unmanned aerial vehicle cleaning device, and the system comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle cleaning system and a ground control system. The unmanned aerial vehicle cleaning system comprises a first communication module, a control module, a wind speed detection module, a water level detection module, a flow detection module, a pressure detection module, a video acquisition module, an illumination module, a spray water pump, a driving motor, a cleaner and a power module. The wind speed detection module detects the wind speed of the working area, the video acquisition module acquires cleaning videos, the control module controls the cleaning devices to work, and the communication module completes communication between the ground and the cleaning device, so that workers can conveniently know the environmental data of the working area and remotely monitor the cleaning work; the cleaning device is operated to complete cleaning of the curtain wall, and various parameters in the cleaning process are set, so that the cleaning device can smoothly complete cleaning work, and the cleaning effect of the cleaning device is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a control system and method, and in particular to a control system and method for a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device, belonging to the technical field of high-altitude curtain wall cleaning. Background Art

[0002] Curtain wall is the outer wall of the building, which is non-load-bearing and is hung like a curtain, so it is also called "curtain wall". It is a lightweight wall with decorative effect commonly used in modern large and high-rise buildings. It is composed of panels and supporting structure systems, and can have a certain displacement ability relative to the main structure or a certain deformation ability itself, and is an external protective structure or decorative structure of the building that does not bear the effects of the main structure.

[0003] Since curtain walls are exposed to the external environment for a long time, they are easily affected by dust and stains, so they need to be cleaned regularly. Traditional curtain wall cleaning requires manual operation, which is labor-intensive and has safety hazards. Therefore, drones can be used to replace manual work to complete curtain wall cleaning. During the process of cleaning the curtain wall by drone, the cleaning device needs to be remotely controlled to ensure that the drone cleaning device can successfully complete the cleaning work. For this reason, a control system and method for a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device are proposed. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a control system and method for a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device to solve or alleviate the technical problems existing in the prior art and at least provide a beneficial option.

[0005] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention is implemented as follows: a control system of a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device, including a drone cleaning system and a ground control system, wherein the drone cleaning system includes a first communication module, a control module, a wind speed detection module, a water level detection module, a flow detection module, a pressure detection module, a video acquisition module, a lighting module, a spray water pump, a drive motor, a washer and a power module;

[0006] The first communication module is signal-connected to the control module, the signal input end of the control module is signal-connected to the signal output ends of the wind speed detection module, the water level detection module, the flow detection module, the pressure detection module, and the video acquisition module, the electrical output end of the control module is electrically connected to the electrical input ends of the lighting module, the spray water pump, and the drive motor, the drive motor is installed on the cleaning device, and the electrical output end of the power supply module is electrically connected to the electrical input ends of the first communication module, the control module, the wind speed detection module, the water level detection module, the flow detection module, the pressure detection module, the video acquisition module, the lighting module, the spray water pump, and the drive motor;

[0007] The ground control system includes a second communication module, a storage module, a display module and an input module;

[0008] The first communication module is signal-connected to the second communication module, the signal output end of the second communication module is signal-connected to the signal input ends of the storage module and the display module, and the signal input end of the second communication module is signal-connected to the signal output end of the input module.

[0009] Further preferably, the first communication module and the second communication module communicate and transmit data via a radio station or WiFi.

[0010] Further preferably, the wind speed detection module is installed on the cleaning device to detect the wind speed of the area to be cleaned.

[0011] Further preferably, the water level detection module is installed in the water tank of the cleaning device to detect the amount of water in the water tank, and the flow detection module is installed on the water delivery pipe of the cleaning device to detect the flow of cleaning water.

[0012] Further preferably, the pressure detection module is installed on the washer to detect the pressure between the washer and the curtain wall.

[0013] Further preferably, the video acquisition module is installed on the cleaning device to capture video images of the cleaning area, and the lighting module is installed on the video acquisition module to provide lighting function in insufficient light conditions.

[0014] Further preferred: the spray water pump, drive motor, cleaner and power module are all installed on the cleaning device, the spray water pump is used to transport cleaning water in the water tank, the drive motor is used to drive the cleaner to work, the cleaner includes a transmission mechanism and a cleaning brush head, and the curtain wall is cleaned by rotating the cleaning brush head. The power module is used to power the cleaning device, and a relay is installed between the power module and each power module. The relay is controlled by the control module to realize automatic control of each power module.

[0015] Further preferably, the storage is used to store work records and various numerical values, the display module is used to display the work status and various numerical values, and the input module is used to manually intervene in the cleaning work.

[0016] In addition, the present invention also provides a control method for a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device, comprising the following steps:

[0017] S1, communicating with the second communication module through the first communication module, controlling the drone and the drone cleaning device to move to the area to be cleaned, detecting the wind speed of the area to be cleaned through the wind speed detection module, and sending the wind speed data to the control module, the control module determines whether it meets the wind speed standard for drone cleaning according to the wind speed, and if it meets the wind speed standard, starts the cleaning of the high-altitude curtain wall;

[0018] S2, the drone and the cleaner gradually approach the high-altitude curtain wall, and the pressure between the two is detected by the pressure detection module. When the pressure reaches the preset value, the drone hovers and waits for the cleaning to end;

[0019] S3, the control module controls the spray water pump and the drive motor to start cleaning the curtain wall. After the cleaning is completed, the spray water pump and the drive motor stop working;

[0020] S4, the video capture module collects video images of the cleaning process, the staff watches the cleaning process through the display module, and confirms whether the cleaning work is completed through the input module. After the cleaning work in the cleaning area is completed, the drone enters the next cleaning area and waits for cleaning.

[0021] Further preferred: in said S3, the remaining water in the water tank is detected by the water level detection module. When the water in the water tank is insufficient, the drone cleaning device returns for refilling, the water flow rate is detected by the flow detection module, and the solenoid valve is controlled by the control module to change the water flow rate.

[0022] The embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages due to the adoption of the above technical solution:

[0023] The present invention detects the wind speed in the working area through a wind speed detection module, collects cleaning videos through a video acquisition module, detects the water level through a water level detection module, detects the flow through a flow detection module, detects the pressure between the curtain wall and the cleaning device through a pressure detection module, controls the operation of each cleaning device through a control module, and completes the communication between the ground and the cleaning device through a communication module. This makes it convenient for staff to understand the environmental data of the working area, remotely monitor the cleaning work, operate the cleaning device to complete the cleaning of the curtain wall, and set various parameters in the cleaning process, so that the cleaning device can successfully complete the cleaning work and ensure the cleaning effect of the cleaning device.

[0024] The above summary is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features of the present invention will be readily apparent by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or technical descriptions will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a system structure diagram of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In the following, only some exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and descriptions are considered to be exemplary and non-restrictive in nature.

[0028] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a control system for a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device, including a drone cleaning system and a ground control system, wherein the drone cleaning system includes a first communication module, a control module, a wind speed detection module, a water level detection module, a flow detection module, a pressure detection module, a video acquisition module, a lighting module, a spray water pump, a drive motor, a washer and a power module;

[0030] The first communication module is signal-connected to the control module, the signal input end of the control module is signal-connected to the signal output ends of the wind speed detection module, the water level detection module, the flow detection module, the pressure detection module, and the video acquisition module, the electrical output end of the control module is electrically connected to the electrical input ends of the lighting module, the spray water pump, and the drive motor, the drive motor is installed on the cleaning device, and the electrical output end of the power supply module is electrically connected to the electrical input ends of the first communication module, the control module, the wind speed detection module, the water level detection module, the flow detection module, the pressure detection module, the video acquisition module, the lighting module, the spray water pump, and the drive motor;

[0031] The ground control system includes a second communication module, a storage module, a display module and an input module;

[0032] The first communication module is signal-connected to the second communication module, the signal output end of the second communication module is signal-connected to the signal input ends of the storage module and the display module, and the signal input end of the second communication module is signal-connected to the signal output end of the input module.

[0033] In this embodiment, specifically: the first communication module and the second communication module communicate and transmit data via a radio station or WiFi.

[0034] In this embodiment, specifically: the wind speed detection module is installed on the cleaning device to detect the wind speed of the area to be cleaned. When the wind speed is not suitable for cleaning the curtain wall, the cleaning device returns to wait for the next cleaning.

[0035] In this embodiment, specifically: the water level detection module is installed in the water tank of the cleaning device, and is used to detect the amount of water in the water tank; the flow detection module is installed on the water delivery pipe of the cleaning device, and is used to detect the flow of cleaning water; when the amount of water in the water tank is insufficient, the cleaning device returns and is refilled, and the water flow is adjusted according to the cleaning needs.

[0036] In this embodiment, specifically: the pressure detection module is installed on the washer to detect the pressure between the washer and the curtain wall, so as to prevent the washer from failing to make full contact with the curtain wall, or from excessive contact, which may affect the flight state of the drone.

[0037] In this embodiment, specifically: a video acquisition module is installed on the cleaning device to capture video images of the cleaning area, and a lighting module is installed on the video acquisition module to provide a lighting function in insufficient light conditions to prevent the captured video images from being unclear.

[0038] In this embodiment, specifically: the spray water pump, the drive motor, the washer and the power module are all installed on the cleaning device, the spray water pump is used to transport the cleaning water in the water tank, the drive motor is used to drive the washer to work, the washer includes a transmission mechanism and a cleaning brush head, and the curtain wall is cleaned by rotating the cleaning brush head. The power module is used to supply power to the cleaning device, and a relay is installed between the power module and each power module. The relay is controlled by the control module to realize automatic control of each power module.

[0039] In this embodiment, specifically: the storage is used to store work records and various values, the display module is used to display the working status and various values, the input module is used to manually intervene in the cleaning work, and the captured video images, cleaning operation logs, and detected wind speed, pressure, flow and other values ​​are all recorded in the storage module.

[0040] In addition, the present invention also provides a control method for a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device, comprising the following steps:

[0041] S1, communicating with the second communication module through the first communication module, controlling the drone and the drone cleaning device to move to the area to be cleaned, detecting the wind speed of the area to be cleaned through the wind speed detection module, and sending the wind speed data to the control module, the control module determines whether it meets the wind speed standard for drone cleaning according to the wind speed, and if it meets the wind speed standard, starts the cleaning of the high-altitude curtain wall;

[0042] S2, the drone and the cleaner gradually approach the high-altitude curtain wall, and the pressure between the two is detected by the pressure detection module. When the pressure reaches the preset value, the drone hovers and waits for the cleaning to end;

[0043] S3, the control module controls the spray water pump and the drive motor to start cleaning the curtain wall. After the cleaning is completed, the spray water pump and the drive motor stop working;

[0044] S4, the video capture module collects video images of the cleaning process, the staff watches the cleaning process through the display module, and confirms whether the cleaning work is completed through the input module. After the cleaning work in the cleaning area is completed, the drone enters the next cleaning area and waits for cleaning.

[0045] In this embodiment, specifically: in S3, the remaining water in the water tank is detected by the water level detection module. When the water in the water tank is insufficient, the drone cleaning device returns for refilling, the water flow rate is detected by the flow detection module, and the water flow rate is changed by controlling the solenoid valve through the control module. The solenoid valve is installed on the water outlet pipe of the cleaning device.

[0046] When the present invention is working: the first communication module communicates with the second communication module to control the drone and the drone cleaning device to move to the area to be cleaned, the wind speed detection module detects the wind speed of the area to be cleaned, and the wind speed data is sent to the control module. The control module determines whether it meets the wind speed standard for drone cleaning based on the wind speed. If it meets the standard, the cleaning of the high-altitude curtain wall begins. The drone and the cleaner gradually approach the high-altitude curtain wall, and the pressure between the two is detected by the pressure detection module. When the pressure reaches the preset value, the drone hovers and waits for the cleaning to end. The control module controls the spray water pump and the drive motor to work and starts to clean the curtain wall. After the cleaning is completed, the spray water pump and the drive motor stop working, and the video capture module captures video images of the cleaning process. The staff watches the cleaning process through the display module and confirms whether the cleaning work is completed through the input module. After the cleaning work in the area to be cleaned is completed, the drone enters the next cleaning area to wait for cleaning, ensuring that the cleaning device can successfully complete the cleaning work.

[0047] The above are only specific embodiments of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily think of various changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A control system for a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device, including a drone cleaning system and a ground control system, characterized in that: The drone cleaning system includes a first communication module, a control module, a wind speed detection module, a water level detection module, a flow detection module, a pressure detection module, a video acquisition module, a lighting module, a spray water pump, a drive motor, a washer and a power module; The first communication module is signal-connected to the control module, the signal input end of the control module is signal-connected to the signal output ends of the wind speed detection module, the water level detection module, the flow detection module, the pressure detection module, and the video acquisition module, the electrical output end of the control module is electrically connected to the electrical input ends of the lighting module, the spray water pump, and the drive motor, the drive motor is installed on the cleaning device, and the electrical output end of the power supply module is electrically connected to the electrical input ends of the first communication module, the control module, the wind speed detection module, the water level detection module, the flow detection module, the pressure detection module, the video acquisition module, the lighting module, the spray water pump, and the drive motor; The ground control system includes a second communication module, a storage module, a display module and an input module; The first communication module is signal-connected to the second communication module, the signal output end of the second communication module is signal-connected to the signal input ends of the storage module and the display module, and the signal input end of the second communication module is signal-connected to the signal output end of the input module.

2. The control system of a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device according to claim 1 is characterized by: The first communication module and the second communication module communicate and transmit data via a radio station or WiFi.

3. The control system of a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The wind speed detection module is installed on the cleaning device and is used to detect the wind speed of the area to be cleaned.

4. The control system of a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The water level detection module is installed in the water tank of the cleaning device and is used to detect the amount of water in the water tank. The flow detection module is installed on the water delivery pipe of the cleaning device and is used to detect the flow of cleaning water.

5. The control system of a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The pressure detection module is installed on the washer and is used to detect the pressure between the washer and the curtain wall.

6. The control system of a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device according to claim 1 is characterized by: The video acquisition module is installed on the cleaning device and is used to capture video images of the cleaning area. The lighting module is installed on the video acquisition module and is used to provide a lighting function in the case of insufficient light.

7. The control system of a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device according to claim 1 is characterized by: The spray water pump, drive motor, washer and power module are all installed on the cleaning device. The spray water pump is used to transport cleaning water in the water tank. The drive motor is used to drive the washer to work. The washer includes a transmission mechanism and a cleaning brush head. The curtain wall is cleaned by rotating the cleaning brush head. The power module is used to supply power to the cleaning device. A relay is installed between the power module and each power module. The relay is controlled by the control module to realize automatic control of each power module.

8. The control system of a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device according to claim 1 is characterized by: The storage is used to store work records and various numerical values, the display module is used to display the work status and various numerical values, and the input module is used to manually intervene in the cleaning work.

9. A control method for a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1, communicating with the second communication module through the first communication module, controlling the drone and the drone cleaning device to move to the area to be cleaned, detecting the wind speed of the area to be cleaned through the wind speed detection module, and sending the wind speed data to the control module, the control module determines whether it meets the wind speed standard for drone cleaning according to the wind speed, and if it meets the wind speed standard, starts the cleaning of the high-altitude curtain wall; S2, the drone and the cleaner gradually approach the high-altitude curtain wall, and the pressure between the two is detected by the pressure detection module. When the pressure reaches the preset value, the drone hovers and waits for the cleaning to end; S3, the control module controls the spray water pump and the drive motor to start cleaning the curtain wall. After the cleaning is completed, the spray water pump and the drive motor stop working; S4, the video capture module collects video images of the cleaning process, the staff watches the cleaning process through the display module, and confirms whether the cleaning work is completed through the input module. After the cleaning work in the cleaning area is completed, the drone enters the next cleaning area and waits for cleaning.

10. The control method of a high-altitude curtain wall cleaning drone cleaning device according to claim 9 is characterized in that: In S3, the remaining water in the water tank is detected by the water level detection module. When the water in the water tank is insufficient, the drone cleaning device returns to be refilled, the water flow rate is detected by the flow detection module, and the solenoid valve is controlled by the control module to change the water flow rate.

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