Unmanned aerial vehicle for power line inspection

Abstract

The invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle for power line inspection, and belongs to the field of unmanned aerial vehicles. The unmanned aerial vehicle mainly comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle assembly, the unmanned aerial vehicle assembly comprises a vehicle body, the vehicle body is fixedly provided with a camera module, the camera module is used for patrol inspection and monitoring work, the vehicle body is internally provided with a power system, and the power system is used for supplying power to all parts on the vehicle body and driving the parts. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle for power line inspection, the camera module is arranged on the equipment, so that the equipment can perform remote observation inspection, and meanwhile, the cleaning assembly is arranged, so that sundries on a target can be remotely removed during inspection of the whole equipment, manual treatment of workers can be prevented, and the inspection efficiency is improved. And the cleaning assembly can be matched with a brushless motor through a hinge rod of the cleaning assembly, so that the position of a clamping block can be adjusted at will, and then the cleaning assembly can treat sundries under different conditions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and in particular to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for power line inspection. Background Art

[0002] UAV, the full name of which is unmanned aerial vehicle, is an unmanned aerial vehicle controlled by a radio remote control device or a self-programmed control device. The UAV is started by a remote control or an automatic program, and the motor starts to rotate, driving the propeller to rotate and generate lift. When the lift is greater than the gravity of the UAV, the UAV starts to take off. UAVs can be used in power inspections, and they can inspect and monitor power transmission lines and related facilities.

[0003] However, the drone equipment we are currently using needs to check outdoor wires and structures such as power towers when working, and conduct real-time observation and detection through the camera module on the equipment. Due to the uncertain outdoor environmental factors and the fact that the wires are exposed to the outdoors for a long time, some debris may fall and accumulate on the wires. After the usual equipment detects debris on the wires, the staff needs to manually remove it, which will affect the use of the equipment.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a drone for power line inspection to solve the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] Based on the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the problem to be solved by the present application is: to provide a drone for power line inspection, which can achieve the effect of remotely cleaning debris on the wires, thereby solving the problem that the wires need to be manually cleaned by staff.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present application to solve its technical problems is: a drone for power line inspection, including a drone component, the drone component including a body, a camera module fixedly installed on the body, the camera module is used for inspection and monitoring, an electric power system is arranged inside the body, the electric power system is used to supply power and drive various parts on the body, a card block is fixedly installed on the body, a connecting rod is fixedly installed inside the card block, the connecting rod extends out of the outside of the body, and fan blades are arranged on the ends of the connecting rod, and the fan blades can be driven by the electric power system inside the body, a cleaning component is fixedly installed on the bottom of the drone component, the cleaning component includes several groups of brushless motors and a clamping module, the clamping module includes a connecting rod, the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft of one group of brushless motors, and clamping blocks are movably installed at both ends of the connecting rod.

[0007] Furthermore, a limit strip is fixedly mounted on the fixed plate, and the fixed plate is slidably connected to the limit strip, and the limit strip can limit the clamping block.

[0008] Furthermore, a fixed block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the body, a fixed seat is provided at the bottom of the fixed block, the fixed seat is fixedly connected to the output shaft of one group of brushless motors, a hinge rod is movably installed on the fixed seat, the hinged part of the hinge rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft of one group of brushless motors, and the fixed seat and the hinge rod can achieve rotation and flipping effects through the brushless motor.

[0009] Furthermore, a hook is fixedly mounted on the clamping block, and the hook can be used to hang sundries.

[0010] Furthermore, a protective cover is clamped on the end of the connecting rod, and the protective cover is located on the outside of the fan blade. A clamping ring is fixedly installed on the protective cover, and the clamping ring can be clamped on the outside of the connecting rod. The clamping ring can be clamped on the connecting rod, and a reflective strip is provided on the protective cover.

[0011] Furthermore, two groups of support rods are fixedly installed at the bottom of the body, bottom rods are fixedly installed at the bottom of the support rods, the bottom rods can contact the ground, and a suspension module is arranged between the support rods and the bottom rods.

[0012] Furthermore, the suspension module includes a sleeve fixedly mounted on the bottom rod, a support bar is sleeved on the sleeve, the support bar is fixedly connected to the support rod, a spring is arranged between the support bar and the sleeve, a thread is opened on the sleeve, a threaded piece is threadedly connected to the thread of the sleeve, the threaded piece is fixedly connected to the end of the spring, and the threaded piece can be rotated and adjusted on the sleeve.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0014] The present application provides a drone for power line inspection. A camera module is provided on the device, so that the device can perform remote observation inspection. At the same time, a cleaning component is provided, so that the device as a whole can remotely remove debris on the target during inspection, thereby preventing manual handling by staff. The cleaning component can adjust the position of the clamping block at will through the cooperation of its own hinge rod and brushless motor, so that the cleaning component can handle debris in different situations. At the same time, a hook is provided, so that the debris on the target can be hooked up, so that the cleaning component can achieve the effects of clamping and hanging at the same time, and improve the cleaning effect and use effect of the equipment.

[0015] The present application provides a drone for power line inspection, which is equipped with a protective cover so that the outer side of the fan blades can be blocked and protected, thereby reducing the contact of the fan blades with the external environment, such as walls, trees, etc., thereby improving the safety of the fan blades. The protective cover can be clamped on the connecting rod through a clamping ring, so that the protective cover can be easily installed and disassembled. At the same time, the reflective strips arranged on the protective cover make the outer side of the protective cover have a reflective warning effect.

[0016] The present application provides a drone for power line inspection, which can support and place the entire device on the ground through the cooperation of a support rod and a bottom rod, and can provide a buffering and shock-absorbing effect when the device is lowered through a set suspension module, thereby improving the stability of the device landing, and can adjust the position on the sleeve through a threaded sheet, so that the tightness of the spring can be adjusted, so that the suspension module can be adapted to the ground requirements of different environments, and through different tightness, the suspension module can work in the best state, while also ensuring the stability, safety and responsiveness of the device under different conditions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The drawings in the specification, which constitute a part of the present application, are used to provide further understanding of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute improper limitations on the present application.

[0018] In the attached picture:

[0019] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of a drone used for power line inspection in this application;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cleaning components;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of brushless motor of cleaning assembly;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the clamping block of the cleaning component;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the protective cover of the drone component;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the support rod of the drone assembly;

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the middle suspension module;

[0026] Among them, the reference numerals in the figure are:

[0027] 10. UAV components; 11. Airframe; 12. Camera module; 13. Lamp head; 14. Block; 15. Connecting rod; 16. Fan blade; 17. Protective cover; 18. Snap ring; 19. Reflective strip; 110. Support rod; 111. Bottom rod; 113. Suspension module; 114. Support bar; 115. Spring; 116. Sleeve; 117. Threaded sheet;

[0028] 20. Cleaning assembly; 21. Fixing block; 22. Brushless motor; 23. Fixing seat; 24. Hinge rod; 25. Fixing plate; 26. Connecting rod; 27. Clamping block; 28. Limiting strip; 29. ​​Hook. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0030] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present application, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0031] like Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, the present application provides a drone for power line inspection, including a drone component 10, and a cleaning component 20 fixedly mounted on the bottom of the drone component 10, wherein the drone component 10 is used for overall flight inspection of the equipment, and the cleaning component 20 is used for cleaning debris on the inspection target.

[0032] The drone assembly 10 includes a body 11, and a power system is arranged inside the body 11. The power system is used to supply power and drive various parts on the body 11. A clamping block 14 is fixedly installed on the body 11, and a connecting rod 15 is fixedly installed inside the clamping block 14. At the same time, the connecting rod 15 extends out of the body 11. The end of the connecting rod 15 is provided with a fan blade 16, so that the fan blade 16 can be driven by the power system inside the body 11. When the fan blade 16 is driven to rotate, the entire device can be put into flight operation.

[0033] At the same time, a camera module 12 is fixedly installed on the body 11, and the camera module 12 is used for inspection and monitoring, so that the device can check transmission lines, substations and other equipment through the camera module 12, quickly identify faults, wear and other hidden dangers, and the camera module 12 itself can be flipped and adjusted, so as to improve the overall shooting range of the device. A lamp head 13 is fixedly installed on the body 11, so that the device can perform safety inspections in dim light conditions through the lamp head 13.

[0034] A protective cover 17 is clamped at the end of the connecting rod 15, and the protective cover 17 is located on the outside of the fan blade 16. By providing the protective cover 17, the outside of the fan blade 16 can be blocked and protected, so that the fan blade 16 can reduce the contact with the external environment, such as walls, trees, etc., thereby improving the safety of the fan blade 16. The protective cover 17 can be made of plastic material, so that the protective cover 17 has the characteristics of light weight, low cost, easy molding, and corrosion resistance. At the same time, the protective cover 17 can also be made of rubber or silicone material, so that the protective cover 17 also has the characteristics of good elasticity, impact buffering, and noise reduction.

[0035] In addition, a snap ring 18 is fixedly installed on the protective cover 17, and the snap ring 18 can be snapped onto the outer side of the connecting rod 15. The snap ring 18 can be snapped onto the connecting rod 15, so that the protective cover 17 can be easily installed and disassembled, thereby facilitating the replacement of the protective cover 17. At the same time, the reflective strip 19 provided on the protective cover 17 makes the outer side of the protective cover 17 have a reflective warning effect, so that the equipment can significantly improve its visibility in a low-light environment through the reflective strip 19, helping the staff to more easily identify and track the flight status.

[0036] The cleaning assembly 20 includes a fixed block 21 fixedly mounted on the bottom of the body 11, and the cleaning assembly 20 also includes several groups of brushless motors 22. A fixed seat 23 is provided at the bottom of the fixed block 21, and the fixed seat 23 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of one group of brushless motors 22. A hinge rod 24 is movably mounted on the fixed seat 23, and the hinged part of the hinge rod 24 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of one group of brushless motors 22, so that the fixed seat 23 and the hinge rod 24 can achieve rotation and flipping effects through the brushless motor 22, so that the cleaning assembly 20 can be suitable for different angles and is also easy to store.

[0037] A fixed plate 25 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the hinge rod 24, and one group of brushless motors 22 is arranged inside. A connecting rod 26 is arranged on the output shaft of the brushless motor 22, and clamping blocks 27 are movably installed at both ends of the connecting rod 26. A limiting strip 28 is fixedly installed on the fixed plate 25, and the fixed plate 25 is slidably connected to the limiting strip 28. The limiting strip 28 can limit the clamping block 27. When the brushless motor 22 is turned on, the connecting rod 26 will be driven to flip. At this time, the two groups of clamping blocks 27 can approach each other, so that the clamping blocks 27 can clamp and clean the debris on the target.

[0038] In addition, a hook 29 is fixedly mounted on the clamping block 27, and the hook 29 can hang the sundries, so that the cleaning component 20 can achieve the clamping and hanging effects at the same time, and improve the cleaning effect and use effect of the equipment.

[0039] Two groups of support rods 110 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the body 11, and a bottom rod 111 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the support rod 110. The bottom rod 111 can contact the ground, so that the equipment can be supported as a whole by the support rods 110 and the bottom rod 111, and a suspension module 113 is arranged between the support rods 110 and the bottom rod 111, so that the equipment can have a buffering and shock-absorbing effect when descending, thereby improving the stability of the equipment landing.

[0040] The suspension module 113 includes a sleeve 116 fixedly mounted on the bottom rod 111, a support bar 114 is sleeved on the sleeve 116, and the support bar 114 is fixedly connected to the support rod 110, and a spring 115 is arranged between the support bar 114 and the sleeve 116, so that the device has a buffering and shock absorbing effect through the three groups of structures, and a thread is opened on the sleeve 116, and a threaded piece 117 is threadedly connected to the thread of the sleeve 116, wherein the threaded piece 117 is fixedly connected to the end of the spring 115, so that the threaded piece 117 can be rotated on the sleeve 116, so that the spring 115 can be expanded or retracted, thereby making the tightness of the suspension module 113 adjustable, and making the suspension module 113 suitable for the ground requirements of different environments, through different tightness, the suspension module 113 can work in the best state, and also ensure the stability, safety and responsiveness of the equipment under different conditions.

[0041] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A drone for power line inspection, comprising a drone assembly (10), wherein the drone assembly (10) comprises a body (11), a camera module (12) is fixedly mounted on the body (11), the camera module (12) is used for inspection and monitoring, an electric power system is arranged inside the body (11), the electric power system is used for supplying power to and driving various parts on the body (11), a card block (14) is fixedly mounted on the body (11), a connecting rod (15) is fixedly mounted inside the card block (14), the connecting rod (15) extends out of the body (11), a fan blade (16) is arranged at the end of the connecting rod (15), and the fan blade (16) can be driven by the electric power system inside the body (11), characterized in that: A cleaning assembly (20) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the drone assembly (10), the cleaning assembly (20) comprising a plurality of brushless motors (22) and a clamping module, the clamping module comprising a connecting rod (26), the connecting rod (26) being fixedly connected to an output shaft of one of the brushless motors (22), and clamping blocks (27) being movably mounted on both ends of the connecting rod (26).

2. The UAV for power line inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limit strip (28) is fixedly mounted on the fixed disk (25), and the fixed disk (25) is slidably engaged with the limit strip (28). The limit strip (28) can limit the clamping block (27).

3. The UAV for power line inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing block (21) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the machine body (11), a fixing seat (23) is arranged at the bottom of the fixing block (21), the fixing seat (23) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of one group of brushless motors (22), a hinge rod (24) is movably mounted on the fixing seat (23), a hinged part of the hinge rod (24) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of one group of brushless motors (22), and the fixing seat (23) and the hinge rod (24) can achieve a rotation and flipping effect through the brushless motor (22).

4. The UAV for power line inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hook (29) is fixedly mounted on the clamping block (27), and the hook (29) can be used to hang sundries.

5. The UAV for power line inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective cover (17) is clamped at the end of the connecting rod (15), the protective cover (17) is located on the outside of the fan blade (16), a clamping ring (18) is fixedly installed on the protective cover (17), the clamping ring (18) can be clamped on the outside of the connecting rod (15), the clamping ring (18) can be clamped on the connecting rod (15), and a reflective strip (19) is arranged on the protective cover (17).

6. The UAV for power line inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of support rods (110) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the machine body (11), a bottom rod (111) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the support rod (110), the bottom rod (111) can contact the ground, and a suspension module (113) is arranged between the support rod (110) and the bottom rod (111).

7. The UAV for power line inspection according to claim 6, characterized in that: The suspension module (113) comprises a sleeve (116) fixedly mounted on a bottom rod (111); a support bar (114) is sleeved on the sleeve (116); the support bar (114) is fixedly connected to the support rod (110); a spring (115) is arranged between the support bar (114) and the sleeve (116); a thread is provided on the sleeve (116); a threaded piece (117) is threadedly connected to the thread of the sleeve (116); the threaded piece (117) is fixedly connected to the end of the spring (115); and the threaded piece (117) can be rotated and adjusted on the sleeve (116).

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