Electric wire inspection unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses an electric wire inspection unmanned aerial vehicle which comprises a flying assembly, a moving assembly and an inspection assembly, the flying assembly comprises a main support and a rotor wing structure, the main support comprises a top plate and two connecting frames, the two connecting frames are arranged on the two sides of the top plate, and the lower ends of the two connecting frames are provided with rotor wing mechanisms; the moving assembly comprises at least two moving mechanisms, each moving mechanism comprises a moving motor, a fixing frame, a moving wheel and two guiding pieces, the fixing frames are connected to the top plate and extend downwards, the moving wheels are arranged on the fixing frames, clamping grooves used for being clamped with wires are formed in the peripheries of the moving wheels, and the moving motors are arranged on one sides of the fixing frames and connected with the moving wheels; a guide groove which is provided with a downward opening and is communicated with the clamping groove is defined between the two guide pieces; the inspection assembly comprises a camera, and the camera is arranged at one end of the top plate and extends towards the electric wire. According to the electric wire inspection unmanned aerial vehicle, the risk of collision with the electric wire can be reduced, and the efficiency and safety of electric wire inspection are greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electric wire inspection equipment, and in particular to an electric wire inspection drone. Background Art

[0002] In the past, circuit inspection was a time-consuming, laborious and safety-risky task, as workers had to climb wire racks to conduct inspections. However, with the introduction of drone power line inspection technology, this process has become more efficient and convenient. However, in related technologies, if a drone collides with a wire during inspection, it may cause the drone to be damaged or even fall out of control. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a power line inspection drone, which greatly improves the efficiency and safety of power line inspection through the cooperation of a flight component, a mobile component and an inspection component.

[0004] According to the first aspect of the present invention, a wire inspection drone is provided, comprising: A flight assembly, comprising a main support and a rotor mechanism, wherein the main support comprises a top plate and two connecting frames, the two connecting frames are arranged on both sides of the top plate in a width direction and extend downward, and the rotor mechanism is arranged at the lower ends of the two connecting frames; A moving assembly is arranged at the lower side of the top plate and between the two connecting frames, the moving assembly includes at least two moving mechanisms, at least two of the moving mechanisms are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the top plate, the moving mechanism includes a moving motor, a fixed frame, a moving wheel and two guide members, the fixed frame is connected to the top plate and extends downward, the moving wheel is arranged on the fixed frame and has a card slot for connecting with electric wires on its periphery, the moving motor is arranged on one side of the fixed frame and connected to the moving wheel, the two guide members are arranged on both sides of the fixed frame, a guide slot opening downward and connected to the card slot is defined between the two guide members, and the width of the guide slot gradually increases along the top-to-bottom direction; The inspection component comprises a camera, which is arranged at one end of the top plate and extends toward the electric wire.

[0005] The electric wire inspection drone provided in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the main support and rotor mechanism of the flight assembly ensure the stable flight of the electric wire inspection drone, and the cooperation of the guide groove limited by the guide member and the card slot on the moving wheel through the moving mechanism set in the moving assembly realizes the stable card connection between the electric wire and the moving wheel, so that the electric wire inspection drone is more stable and reliable when walking on the electric wire. When the electric wire inspection drone walks on the electric wire, the camera of the inspection assembly can capture the status of the electric wire in real time, providing an accurate and timely basis for the maintenance of power facilities.

[0006] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the wire inspection drone provided by the embodiment also includes a locking assembly, which includes at least two locking mechanisms, and each of the moving mechanisms is provided with a locking mechanism on the lower side, and the locking mechanism includes a locking motor and a locking rod, and the locking motor is arranged on one of the connecting frames, and the locking rod is connected to the locking motor and arranged along the length direction of the top plate, and the locking motor can drive the locking rod to rotate so that the locking rod is arranged along the width direction of the top plate, thereby closing the guide groove.

[0007] According to the wire inspection drone provided by the first aspect of the embodiment of the present invention, one of the connecting frames is provided with a locking frame, the locking frame includes a locking plate and a locking seat connected to each other, the locking plate is connected to the connecting frame, and the locking motor is fixed to the locking seat.

[0008] According to the wire inspection drone provided by the first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the locking frame is connected to one of the connecting frames, and the other connecting frame is provided with a snap-in seat, and a snap-in groove is provided on one side of the snap-in seat. When the locking motor can drive the locking rod to rotate so that the locking rod is arranged along the width direction of the top plate, the end of the locking rod is snapped into the snap-in groove.

[0009] The wire inspection drone provided in accordance with the first aspect of the embodiment of the present invention also includes an obstacle clearing component, the obstacle clearing component includes an obstacle clearing mechanism, the obstacle clearing mechanism includes a connecting seat, a robotic arm and an obstacle clearer, the connecting seat is arranged on the upper side of the top plate, one end of the robotic arm is connected to the connecting seat, and the other end is connected to the obstacle clearer, the robotic arm can drive the obstacle clearer to move so that the obstacle clearer moves toward the wire.

[0010] According to the wire inspection drone provided by the embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, the obstacle clearing component includes two obstacle clearing mechanisms, and the two obstacle clearers are respectively disposed at both ends of the top plate in the length direction.

[0011] According to the wire inspection drone provided by the embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, the inspection component includes at least two cameras, and the two cameras are respectively disposed at both ends of the top plate in the length direction.

[0012] The wire inspection drone provided in accordance with the first aspect of the embodiment of the present invention further includes two power supply components, and the two power supply components are respectively disposed on the lower sides of the two connecting frames.

[0013] According to the wire inspection drone provided by the first aspect of the embodiment of the present invention, the power supply component includes a power supply frame, a battery for power supply and a balancing mechanism, the power supply frame is connected to the lower side of the connecting frame, the battery and the balancing mechanism are both arranged in the power supply frame, the balancing mechanism can drive the battery to move along the width direction of the top plate, and the balancing mechanisms of the two power supply components cooperate to maintain the balance of the main bracket.

[0014] According to the wire inspection drone provided by the first aspect of the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of upwardly extending connecting columns are provided at intervals on the upper side of the power supply frame, the connecting columns are connected to the lower side of the connecting frame, the balancing mechanism includes a balancing motor, a screw rod and a balancing seat, the balancing seat is arranged on the upper side of the power supply frame and can slide along the width direction of the top plate, the battery is arranged on the upper side of the balancing seat, the balancing motor is connected to the power supply frame and connected to the balancing seat through the screw rod, and the balancing motor can drive the balancing seat to move through the screw rod.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a wire inspection drone provided by an embodiment of the present invention when located on a wire; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a power line inspection drone is provided for an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a moving mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a locking mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of an obstacle removal mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a power supply assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] The figures are as follows: Flight assembly 1000; main support 1100; top plate 1110; connecting frame 1120; rotor mechanism 1200; Moving assembly 2000; moving mechanism 2100; moving motor 2110; fixing frame 2120; moving wheel 2130; slot 2331; guide member 2140; Inspection component 3000; camera 3100; Locking assembly 4000; locking mechanism 4100; locking motor 4110; locking rod 4120; locking frame 4130; locking plate 4131; locking seat 4132; clamping seat 4140; Obstacle clearing assembly 5000; Obstacle clearing mechanism 5100; Connecting seat 5110; Mechanical arm 5120; Obstacle clearing device 5130; Power supply assembly 6000; power supply frame 6100; connecting column 6110; battery 6200; balancing mechanism 6300; balancing motor 6310; screw rod 6320; balancing seat 6330; Wire 7000. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0019] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that descriptions involving orientation, such as up, down, left, right, etc., the orientations or positional relationships indicated are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0020] In the description of the present invention, if there is a description of first and second, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing the technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0022] An embodiment of the present invention provides a wire inspection drone. The specific structure and function of the wire inspection drone provided by the embodiment of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with text and drawings.

[0023] Reference Figures 1 to 3 According to the first aspect of the present invention, the wire inspection drone provided by the embodiment includes: a flight component 1000, a mobile component 2000 and an inspection component 3000, and the flight component 1000 includes a main bracket 1100 and a rotor mechanism 1200. The main bracket 1100 is composed of a top plate 1110 and two connecting frames 1120. The two connecting frames 1120 are arranged on both sides of the width direction of the top plate 1110 and extend downward to form a stable support structure. The lower ends of the two connecting frames 1120 are provided with rotor mechanisms 1200, which are responsible for providing the lift and power required for the flight of the wire inspection drone.

[0024] The mobile assembly 2000 is arranged at the lower side of the top plate 1110 and between the two connecting frames 1120. The mobile assembly 2000 includes at least two mobile mechanisms 2100, which are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the top plate 1110 to ensure the stability of the wire inspection drone when walking on the wire 7000. Each mobile mechanism 2100 includes a mobile motor 2110, a fixed frame 2120, a mobile wheel 2130 and two guide members 2140. The fixed frame 2120 is connected to the top plate 1110 and extends downward, providing a stable installation foundation for the mobile wheel 2130 and the mobile motor 2110. The mobile wheel 2130 is arranged at the lower end of the fixed frame 2120, and its periphery is provided with a card slot 2331 for clamping with the wire 7000, so that the outer wall of the mobile wheel 2130 can be closely attached to the outer wall of the wire 7000, ensuring that the wire inspection drone will not fall off when walking on the wire 7000. The mobile motor 2110 is arranged on one side of the fixed frame 2120 and connected to the mobile wheel 2130, and is responsible for driving the mobile wheel 2130 to rotate, thereby driving the wire inspection drone to move on the wire 7000. Two guide members 2140 are arranged on both sides of the fixed frame 2120, one end of the two guide members 2140 is connected to the fixed frame 2120, and the other end is respectively connected to the two connecting frames 1120, and a guide groove with an opening downward and connected to the card slot 2331 is defined between the two guide members 2140. Along the top-down direction, the width of the guide groove gradually increases, so that when the wire inspection drone descends to the top of the wire 7000, the opening of the guide groove can be easily aligned with the wire 7000, and under the guidance of the guide groove, the wire 7000 can be stably inserted into the card slot 2331 on the mobile wheel 2130.

[0025] The inspection component 3000 includes a camera 3100, which is disposed at one end of the top plate 1110 and extends toward the wire 7000. The camera 3100 is responsible for capturing the condition of the wire 7000 in real time, such as wear, breakage, corrosion, etc. of the wire 7000, to provide an accurate basis for the maintenance of the power facilities.

[0026] In actual use, the operator first controls the wire inspection drone to fly above the wire 7000 through the remote control. Then, the height is slowly lowered so that the opening of the guide groove is aligned with the wire 7000. Under the guidance of the guide groove, the wire 7000 can be stably inserted into the slot 2331 on the moving wheel 2130. At this time, the moving motor 2110 is started, driving the moving wheel 2130 to rotate, driving the drone to walk on the wire 7000. At the same time, the camera 3100 starts working, capturing the status of the wire 7000 in real time, and transmitting the image data to the ground station for processing and analysis.

[0027] According to the electric wire inspection drone provided by the first embodiment of the present invention, the main support 1100 and the rotor mechanism 1200 of the flight component 1000 ensure the stable flight of the electric wire inspection drone. Through the cooperation of the mobile mechanism 2100 set in the mobile component 2000, the guide groove limited by the guide member 2140 and the card slot 2331 on the moving wheel 2130, the stable card connection between the electric wire 7000 and the moving wheel 2130 is achieved, so that the electric wire inspection drone is more stable and reliable when walking on the electric wire 7000. And because the entire electric wire inspection drone is hung on the electric wire 7000 through the mobile mechanism 2100, the collision between the electric wire inspection drone and the electric wire 7000 is avoided, and the safety of the inspection is improved. When the electric wire inspection drone walks on the electric wire 7000, the camera 3100 of the inspection component 3000 can capture the status of the electric wire 7000 in real time, providing an accurate and timely basis for the maintenance of power facilities.

[0028] It can be understood that when the camera 3100 is working, it can capture the status of the wire 7000 in real time and transmit the image data to the controller of the wire inspection drone. The controller can control the flying component 1000 and the moving component 2000 according to the image data to adjust the flight posture of the wire inspection drone and assist the safe landing of the wire inspection drone.

[0029] Reference Figures 1 to 4The wire inspection drone provided according to the first aspect of the present invention further includes a locking assembly 4000, which includes at least two locking mechanisms 4100, the number of which corresponds to the number of the moving mechanisms 2100, and a locking mechanism 4100 is provided on the lower side of each moving mechanism 2100. The locking mechanism 4100 is mainly composed of a locking motor 4110 and a locking rod 4120. The locking motor 4110 is provided on one of the connecting frames 1120, and the locking rod 4120 is connected to the locking motor 4110 and arranged along the length direction of the top plate 1110. Under normal circumstances, the locking rod 4120 does not interfere with the process of the wire 7000 being inserted into the card slot 2331 from the guide slot. When the wire 7000 is inserted into the slot 2331 from the guide groove, the locking motor 4110 is started, driving the locking rod 4120 to rotate, so that the locking rod 4120 is arranged along the width direction of the top plate 1110, thereby closing the guide groove, so that the wire 7000 is restricted between the two guide members 2140 and the locking rod 4120, ensuring the reliability of the wire inspection drone moving on the wire 7000.

[0030] It can be understood that when the wire inspection drone is displaced due to external impact or failure, and the wire 7000 is detached from the slot 2331 of the moving wheel 2130, the wire 7000 is restricted between the two guide members 2140 and the locking rod 4120, so that the entire wire inspection drone can be hung on the wire 7000, thereby preventing the wire inspection drone from falling.

[0031] It is understandable that in actual use, the operator first controls the wire inspection drone to fly above the wire 7000 through the remote control. Then, the height of the wire inspection drone is slowly lowered so that the opening of the guide groove is aligned with the wire 7000. Under the guidance of the guide groove, the wire 7000 can be stably inserted into the slot 2331 on the moving wheel 2130. Then, the operator controls the locking assembly 4000 to drive the locking rod 4120 to rotate so that the locking rod 4120 is arranged along the width direction of the top plate 1110, thereby closing the guide groove so that the wire 7000 is restricted between the two guide members 2140 and the locking rod 4120. When the inspection is completed, the operator can control the locking assembly 4000 to drive the locking rod 4120 to rotate so that the locking rod 4120 is rotated again to a state arranged along the length direction of the top plate 1110, and the operator can control the wire inspection drone to fly away from the wire 7000.

[0032] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4According to the wire inspection drone provided by the embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, one of the connecting frames 1120 is provided with a locking frame 4130, and the locking frame 4130 includes a locking plate 4131 and a locking seat 4132 connected to each other. The locking plate 4131 is connected to the connecting frame 1120, and its connection method can be welding, bolt connection or other reliable connection methods to ensure the firmness between the locking plate 4131 and the connecting frame 1120. The locking seat 4132 is provided with a mounting groove, and the locking motor 4110 is fixed in the mounting groove on the locking seat 4132. The locking seat 4132 provides a stable support for the locking motor 4110 to prevent it from shaking or displacement during operation.

[0033] It is understandable that the locking motor 4110 is fixed to the lower side of the moving mechanism 2100 by the locking frame 4130, and forms an effective transmission connection with the locking rod 4120. When the moving wheel 2130 needs to be locked, the locking motor 4110 is started, and the locking force is transmitted to the moving wheel 2130 through the locking rod 4120, so as to achieve stable locking. When the locking needs to be released, the locking motor 4110 rotates in the opposite direction, and the locking rod 4120 moves accordingly, thereby releasing the lock on the moving wheel 2130.

[0034] Reference Figures 1 to 4 According to the wire inspection drone provided by the first embodiment of the present invention, the locking frame 4130 is connected to one of the connected frames 1120, and the other connecting frame 1120 is provided with a clamping seat 4140, and the other connecting frame 1120 is provided with a clamping seat 4140. The design of the clamping seat 4140 provides a stable clamping point for the locking rod 4120, ensuring the stability of the locking rod 4120 in the locked state. A clamping groove is provided on one side of the clamping seat 4140, and the shape and size of the clamping groove match the end of the locking rod 4120 to ensure that the locking rod 4120 can be accurately clamped therein. When the locking motor 4110 drives the locking rod 4120 to rotate, so that the locking rod 4120 is arranged along the width direction of the top plate 1110, the end of the locking rod 4120 will be accurately clamped into the clamping groove, thereby achieving stable fixation of the locking rod 4120, which not only improves the reliability of the locking assembly 4000, but also ensures the stability of the wire inspection drone in the locked state.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5The wire inspection drone provided according to the first aspect of the present invention also includes an obstacle clearing component 5000, which mainly includes an obstacle clearing mechanism 5100, and the obstacle clearing mechanism 5100 includes a connecting seat 5110, a mechanical arm 5120, and an obstacle clearer 5130. The connecting seat 5110 is arranged on the upper side of the top plate 1110, providing a stable installation foundation for the mechanical arm 5120. One end of the mechanical arm 5120 is connected to the connecting seat 5110, and the other end is connected to the obstacle clearer 5130. The design of the mechanical arm 5120 enables the obstacle clearer 5130 to move flexibly under its drive.

[0036] In actual use, when the power line inspection drone encounters an obstacle while walking on the power line 7000, the operator can control the mechanical arm 5120 to start through the remote control. After receiving the command, the mechanical arm 5120 will drive the obstacle remover 5130 to move toward the obstacle on the power line 7000. The obstacle remover 5130 can be designed to have the functions of cutting, pushing or pushing, so as to perform corresponding processing according to the specific type of obstacle.

[0037] For example, the obstacle remover 5130 may be a cutting saw, a clamp, a flamethrower, etc. Specifically, when the obstacle is a branch, the obstacle remover 5130 may be a cutting saw, which can cut the branch driven by the mechanical arm 5120. When the obstacle is a bird's nest, the obstacle remover 5130 may be a clamp, which can dismantle the bird's nest and push it away from the wire 7000 driven by the mechanical arm 5120. When the obstacle is a plastic bag, etc., the obstacle remover may be a flamethrower, which can burn the plastic bag driven by the mechanical arm 5120.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to the wire inspection drone provided by the first aspect of the embodiment of the present invention, the obstacle clearing component 5000 includes two obstacle clearing mechanisms 5100, and the two obstacle clearers 5130 are respectively placed at the two ends of the length direction of the top plate 1110. Each obstacle clearing mechanism 5100 includes a connecting seat 5110, a mechanical arm 5120 and an obstacle clearer 5130. The obstacle clearers 5130 of the two obstacle clearing mechanisms 5100 can be the same or different, and can be specifically set according to actual needs.

[0039] When an obstacle appears in front of the power line inspection drone, the obstacle clearing mechanism 5100 at the front will be activated, and the mechanical arm 5120 will drive the obstacle clearer 5130 to move forward to deal with the obstacle. Similarly, when an obstacle appears behind or to the side of the power line inspection drone (due to the movement of the power line inspection drone, the rear may also become the side relative to the direction of travel), the obstacle clearing mechanism 5100 at the rear will also be activated, and the mechanical arm 5120 will drive the obstacle clearer 5130 to move backward or in the corresponding direction to ensure that the power line inspection drone can pass smoothly.

[0040] The setting of two obstacle clearing mechanisms 5100 not only improves the flexibility and efficiency of the power line inspection drone in dealing with obstacles, but also enhances the adaptability and practicality of the power line inspection drone. Whether in a complex forest environment or in an area with 7,000 dense power lines in the city, the power line inspection drone can easily deal with various obstacles and maintain efficient inspection capabilities with the design of the dual obstacle clearing mechanism 5100.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to the wire inspection drone provided by the first aspect of the embodiment of the present invention, the inspection component 3000 includes at least two cameras 3100, and the two cameras 3100 are placed at both ends of the length direction of the top plate 1110. This enables the wire inspection drone to capture image information in the front and rear at the same time when walking on the wire 7000, thereby realizing front and rear azimuth inspection.

[0042] It is understandable that during the application process, the front camera 3100 is mainly responsible for capturing the condition of the wires 7000 in the direction of travel of the wire inspection drone, such as wear, breakage, corrosion, etc. of the wires 7000, as well as environmental information around the wires 7000, such as trees, buildings, etc. The rear camera 3100 can be used as an auxiliary to capture the condition of the wires 7000 that the wire inspection drone has passed through to ensure that no important information is missed. The setting of two cameras 3100 not only improves the efficiency and accuracy of the inspection, but also enhances the reliability of the wire inspection drone. Even if one of the cameras 3100 fails or is damaged, the other camera 3100 can still work normally to ensure the smooth progress of the inspection task.

[0043] In addition, the two cameras 3100 can also cooperate with other components of the power line inspection drone, such as positioning systems, sensors, etc., to achieve more intelligent inspections. For example, through image recognition technology, the drone can automatically identify abnormal conditions on the power line 7000 and promptly issue an alarm to the operator to remind him to deal with it.

[0044] It should be noted that the inspection component 3000 also includes a pan-tilt head, which can be set at both ends of the length direction of the top plate 1110. The camera 3100 is installed on the pan-tilt head. The direction of the camera 3100 can be controlled through the pan-tilt head, thereby achieving more flexible image capture and a larger image field of view.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2The wire inspection drone provided according to the first aspect of the present invention further includes two power supply components 6000, which are respectively placed on the lower sides of the two connecting frames 1120. This not only takes into account the center of gravity balance of the inspection drone, but also facilitates the installation and maintenance of the power supply components 6000.

[0046] During the inspection process, since the power line inspection drone is equipped with two power supply components 6000, even if one of the power supply components 6000 fails or runs out of power, the other power supply component 6000 can still support the power line inspection drone to complete the task of emergency landing or returning to the base, ensuring the safety and reliability of the power line inspection drone.

[0047] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 According to the wire inspection drone provided by the embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, the power supply component 6000 includes a power supply frame 6100, a battery 6200 for power supply, and a balancing mechanism 6300. The power supply frame 6100, as the supporting structure of the entire power supply component 6000, is connected to the lower side of the connecting frame 1120, ensuring the stability of the connection of the power supply component 6000. The battery 6200, as an energy storage unit, is placed in the power supply frame 6100 to provide continuous and stable power for various components of the wire inspection drone. The balancing mechanism 6300 is arranged in the power supply frame 6100 and can drive the battery 6200 to move along the width direction of the top plate 1110. This enables the wire inspection drone to maintain the balance of the main bracket 1100 by adjusting the position of the battery 6200 according to actual needs when walking on the wire 7000. For example, there is an accelerometer (sensor) on the wire inspection UAV to detect the tilt angle. When the wire inspection UAV encounters strong winds, the obstacle removal mechanism 5100 is offset during operation, or the wire 7000 is tilted, the balancing mechanism 6300 can drive the battery 6200 to move in the opposite direction of the tilt angle to offset the influence of external forces on the balance of the UAV, thereby achieving balance without turning on the rotor mechanism 1200.

[0048] It should be noted that the balancing mechanisms 6300 of the two power supply components 6000 can cooperate with each other to jointly maintain the balance of the wire inspection drone. When one side of the wire inspection drone is subjected to external force, the balancing mechanism 6300 of the power supply component 6000 on that side will drive the battery 6200 to move inward, and at the same time, the balancing mechanism 6300 of the power supply component 6000 on the other side will also make corresponding adjustments to move the battery 6200 outward. This collaborative working method enables the wire inspection drone to always maintain a stable balance in the complex and changeable wire 7000 environment.

[0049] It is understandable that each power supply component 6000 also includes a power management module and related connection lines. The battery 6200 group is responsible for storing electrical energy to provide power for various components of the wire inspection drone; the power management module is responsible for monitoring the status of the battery 6200 to ensure the reasonable distribution and use of electrical energy, while preventing safety hazards such as overcharging and over-discharging.

[0050] In addition, when the performance of the battery 6200 group deteriorates or needs to be replaced, the operator can easily remove and replace the power supply assembly 6000 without making changes to other parts of the wire inspection drone.

[0051] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 According to the electric wire inspection drone provided by the embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of connection columns 6110 extending upward are arranged at intervals on the upper side of the power supply frame 6100, and the plurality of connection columns 6110 are closely connected to the lower side of the connection frame 1120, thereby ensuring a stable connection between the power supply frame 6100 and the main body of the electric wire inspection drone. The balancing mechanism 6300 includes a balancing motor 6310, a screw rod 6320, and a balancing seat 6330. The balancing seat 6330 is arranged on the upper side of the power supply frame 6100 and can slide along the width direction of the top plate 1110. The battery 6200 is arranged on the upper side of the balancing seat 6330 and is closely connected to the balancing seat 6330. When the balancing seat 6330 moves, the battery 6200 also moves accordingly, thereby realizing dynamic adjustment of the position of the battery 6200. The balancing motor 6310 is connected to the power supply frame 6100 and is connected to the balancing seat 6330 through the screw rod 6320. The balancing motor 6310 can convert the rotational motion into linear motion through the screw rod 6320, thereby driving the balancing seat 6330 to slide on the power supply rack 6100. This not only realizes the precise control of the position of the battery 6200, but also improves the response speed and stability of the balancing mechanism 6300.

[0052] In actual use, when the power line inspection drone needs to adjust the balance, the operator can control the balance motor 6310 to start through the remote control or a preset program. The balance motor 6310 drives the screw rod 6320 to rotate, and the screw rod 6320 drives the balance seat 6330 to slide on the power supply frame 6100, thereby adjusting the position of the battery 6200. By adjusting the position of the battery 6200, the center of gravity distribution of the power line inspection drone can be changed, thereby realizing the dynamic balance adjustment of the power line inspection drone.

[0053] Of course, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and those skilled in the art may make equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the present invention, and these equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included in the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A power line inspection drone, characterized in that: include: A flight assembly, comprising a main support and a rotor mechanism, wherein the main support comprises a top plate and two connecting frames, the two connecting frames are arranged on both sides of the top plate in a width direction and extend downward, and the rotor mechanism is arranged at the lower ends of the two connecting frames; A moving assembly is arranged at the lower side of the top plate and between the two connecting frames, the moving assembly includes at least two moving mechanisms, at least two of the moving mechanisms are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the top plate, the moving mechanism includes a moving motor, a fixed frame, a moving wheel and two guide members, the fixed frame is connected to the top plate and extends downward, the moving wheel is arranged on the fixed frame and has a card slot for connecting with electric wires on its periphery, the moving motor is arranged on one side of the fixed frame and connected to the moving wheel, the two guide members are arranged on both sides of the fixed frame, a guide slot opening downward and connected to the card slot is defined between the two guide members, and the width of the guide slot gradually increases along the top-to-bottom direction; The inspection component comprises a camera, which is arranged at one end of the top plate and extends toward the electric wire.

2. The electric wire inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a locking assembly, which includes at least two locking mechanisms. Each of the moving mechanisms is provided with a locking mechanism on the lower side. The locking mechanism includes a locking motor and a locking rod. The locking motor is provided on one of the connecting frames. The locking rod is connected to the locking motor and arranged along the length direction of the top plate. The locking motor can drive the locking rod to rotate so that the locking rod is arranged along the width direction of the top plate, thereby closing the guide groove.

3. The electric wire inspection drone according to claim 2, characterized in that: One of the connecting frames is provided with a locking frame, and the locking frame includes a locking plate and a locking seat connected to each other, the locking plate is connected to the connecting frame, and the locking motor is fixed to the locking seat.

4. The electric wire inspection drone according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking frame is connected to one of the connecting frames, and the other connecting frame is provided with a clamping seat, and a clamping groove is provided on one side of the clamping seat. When the locking motor can drive the locking rod to rotate so that the locking rod is arranged along the width direction of the top plate, the end of the locking rod is clamped into the clamping groove.

5. The electric wire inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an obstacle clearing component, which includes an obstacle clearing mechanism. The obstacle clearing mechanism includes a connecting seat, a mechanical arm and an obstacle clearer. The connecting seat is arranged on the upper side of the top plate, one end of the mechanical arm is connected to the connecting seat, and the other end is connected to the obstacle clearer. The mechanical arm can drive the obstacle clearer to move so that the obstacle clearer moves toward the electric wire.

6. The electric wire inspection drone according to claim 5, characterized in that: The obstacle clearing assembly comprises two obstacle clearing mechanisms, and the two obstacle clearers are respectively disposed at two ends of the top plate in the length direction.

7. The electric wire inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inspection component includes at least two cameras, and the two cameras are disposed at two ends of the top plate in the length direction.

8. The electric wire inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes two power supply components, which are respectively arranged at the lower sides of the two connecting frames.

9. The electric wire inspection drone according to claim 8, characterized in that: The power supply component includes a power supply frame, a battery for power supply and a balancing mechanism. The power supply frame is connected to the lower side of the connecting frame. The battery and the balancing mechanism are both arranged in the power supply frame. The balancing mechanism can drive the battery to move along the width direction of the top plate. The balancing mechanisms of the two power supply components cooperate to maintain the balance of the main bracket.

10. The electric wire inspection drone according to claim 9, characterized in that: A plurality of upwardly extending connecting columns are provided at intervals on the upper side of the power supply frame, and the connecting columns are connected to the lower side of the connecting frame. The balancing mechanism includes a balancing motor, a screw rod and a balancing seat. The balancing seat is provided on the upper side of the power supply frame and can slide along the width direction of the top plate. The battery is provided on the upper side of the balancing seat. The balancing motor is connected to the power supply frame and is connected to the balancing seat through the screw rod. The balancing motor can drive the balancing seat to move through the screw rod.

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