Power distribution equipment unmanned aerial vehicle and inspection method

The drone's camera head mist and dust removal system, combined with a cable-moving and knocking mechanism, effectively addresses the challenges of dust and ice on power lines, ensuring clear images and stable navigation.

CN120308380APending Publication Date: 2025-07-15SUIZHOU POWER SUPPLY COMPANY STATE GRID HUBEI ELECTRIC POWER +1

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202510726996.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-03
Publication Date
2025-07-15

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Technical Problem

Existing drones are difficult to effectively remove dust and debris during inspection of high-voltage transmission lines, and they are difficult to move on arcuate lines, resulting in poor cleaning results and high risk of crashes.

Method used

A power distribution equipment drone is designed with a camera jet assembly for defog removal, and a mobile assembly with a knock assembly for removing dust and ice from the cables, combined with a blow assembly for dedusting and deicing.

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient dust removal and deicing on high-voltage transmission lines, ensures clear image acquisition of cameras, reduces the risk of drone crashes, and improves patrol efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of electric power inspection, and discloses a power distribution equipment unmanned aerial vehicle and an inspection method. The bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body is fixedly connected with a camera; the camera is fixedly connected with a camera air injection assembly, and the air outlet end of the camera air injection assembly faces the camera lens. The unmanned aerial vehicle body is provided with a moving assembly which is movably connected with the cable. The moving assembly is fixedly connected with a beating assembly; the beating assembly comprises a rotating block, a rubber sleeve, a first rotating plate, a transverse shaft, a torsional spring, a rotating bearing and a connecting transverse rod, the transverse shaft is fixedly connected with the side wall of the moving assembly, the inner end of the torsional spring is fixedly connected with the moving assembly, and the outer end of the torsional spring is fixedly connected with the first rotating plate; according to the invention, the accuracy of an image collected by the camera is ensured, blurring is avoided, dust removal while moving is realized, the outer wall of a cable is cleaned, and the surface of the cable is inspected in a later period.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of power line inspection, and particularly to a distribution equipment unmanned aerial vehicle and an inspection method thereof. Background Art

[0002] High-voltage transmission lines need to be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent faults and potential safety hazards. Currently, unmanned aerial vehicles are beginning to be used for the inspection of high-voltage transmission lines.

[0003] Chinese Patent CN116632717B, an unmanned aerial vehicle inspection device and inspection method for power line inspection, in view of the problems in the prior art that dust and bird droppings on high-voltage cables cannot be removed, sundries wrapped around high-voltage cables cannot be removed, and the weight of the unmanned aerial vehicle is relatively heavy, resulting in a relatively high probability of crashing, the following solutions are proposed. It includes: an unmanned aerial vehicle body, in which a sliding plate is hermetically and slidably connected. The top of the sliding plate is fixedly connected with a plurality of shock-absorbing springs, and the top of the shock-absorbing springs is fixedly connected with the inner top wall of the unmanned aerial vehicle body. In the present invention, during the internal inspection, dust, bird droppings, and wrapped sundries on the cable can be removed, that is, the power line inspection camera can accurately complete the inspection work, and it can also avoid fires caused by the combustion of sundries. In addition, a marking agent can be sprayed through an electromagnetic nozzle, enabling the staff to quickly find the position to be repaired both during the day and at night.

[0004] Although the above patent disclosure can achieve the dust removal effect, the removed impurities will remain in the gaps of the high-voltage transmission line, and the cleaning effect is not good. Moreover, it is necessary to control the device to move along the high-voltage transmission line through the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the high-voltage transmission line is in an arc state, making it difficult to control the unmanned aerial vehicle body.

[0005] Based on this, the present invention designs a distribution equipment unmanned aerial vehicle and an inspection method to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a distribution equipment unmanned aerial vehicle and an inspection method thereof.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is realized through the following technical solutions: A distribution equipment unmanned aerial vehicle, including an unmanned aerial vehicle body; A camera for image acquisition is fixedly connected to the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body; The camera is fixedly connected with a camera air jet assembly for defogging and dust removal of the camera lens, and the air outlet end of the camera air jet assembly is arranged towards the camera lens; On the top of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, moving components for driving the unmanned aerial vehicle body to move along the cable are symmetrically fixedly connected on the left and right. The moving components are movably connected to the cable; The moving components are fixedly connected with a knocking component for knocking the cable; The knocking component includes a rotating block, a rubber sleeve, a first rotating plate, a horizontal shaft, a torsion spring, a rotating bearing and a connecting cross bar. The horizontal shaft is fixedly connected to the side wall of the moving component. The inner end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the moving component, and the outer end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the first rotating plate. One end of the first rotating plate is rotatably connected to the horizontal shaft, and the other end of the first rotating plate is fixedly connected to a connecting cross bar. The outer wall of the connecting cross bar is fixedly connected to the rubber sleeve. The second rotating plate is fixedly connected to the driving end of the moving component. The rotating bearings are respectively rotatably installed at both ends of the second rotating plate, and the second rotating plate is movably connected to the bottom of the first rotating plate; A blowing component for cable dust removal or deicing is connected to the top of the UAV body. The blowing component is located between the two rubber sleeves, and the output end of the blowing component is fixedly connected to the camera jetting component in communication.

[0008] Furthermore, the camera jetting component includes a first connecting block, an annular pipe, a hose and jet holes. The first connecting block is fixedly connected to the camera. The annular pipe is fixedly installed in the first connecting block. The jet holes are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the annular pipe, and the jet holes are directly opposite to the lens of the camera. The annular pipe is fixedly connected to the hose in communication, and the hose is fixedly connected to the blowing component in communication.

[0009] Furthermore, the moving component includes an L-shaped fixing frame, rollers and a driving motor. The L-shaped fixing frame is fixedly installed on the top of the UAV body. The driving motor is fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the L-shaped fixing frame. The rotating shaft of the roller is rotatably connected to the vertical part of the L-shaped fixing frame through a bearing, and the roller is fixedly connected to the driving end of the driving motor. The bottom of the front end of the L-shaped fixing frame is higher than the bottom of the roller.

[0010] Furthermore, the second rotating plate is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the roller.

[0011] Furthermore, the blowing component includes an adjustable air supply component, an adjustable jetting component and an electric heating component. The electric heating component, the adjustable air supply component and the adjustable jetting component are all connected to the top of the UAV body. The output end of the electric heating component is fixedly connected to the input end of the adjustable air supply component. The adjustable air supply component is fixedly connected to the adjustable jetting component and the hose in communication. The adjustable jetting component is fixedly connected to one of the L-shaped fixing frames.

[0012] Furthermore, the adjustable air supply component includes a blower, a first connecting pipe, a second connecting pipe and a three-way valve. The blower is fixedly installed on the top of the UAV body. The driving end of the blower and the output end of the electric heating component are fixedly connected in communication through the first connecting pipe. The driving end of the blower is fixedly connected to the second connecting pipe. The second connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the input end of the three-way valve. The output end of the three-way valve is fixedly connected to the adjustable jetting component in communication.

[0013] Furthermore, the adjustable jet component includes a support frame, an electric push rod, a mounting frame, a semi-circular pipe, a side plate, a second spray hole, and a third connecting pipe. The mounting frame is fixedly installed on the top of the UAV body. The electric push rod is fixedly installed on the inner top of the mounting frame. The support frame is fixedly installed on the driving end of the electric push rod. The side plate is fixedly installed on the side wall of one group of L-shaped fixing frames. The side plate is fixedly connected to the third connecting pipe. One end of the third connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of the second connecting pipe. The semi-circular pipe is fixedly connected to the other end of the second connecting pipe and the electric push rod respectively. The two semi-circular pipes are arranged oppositely, and the inner wall of the semi-circular pipe is provided with a second spray hole. The third connecting pipe is communicated with the semi-circular pipe. When the lower semi-circular pipe moves to the uppermost end, the upper semi-circular pipe is in contact with the lower semi-circular pipe in a face-to-face and fitting manner.

[0014] Furthermore, the output end of the three-way valve is fixedly connected to the hose in a communicating manner.

[0015] An inspection method for a distribution equipment UAV includes the following steps: Step 1: The blowing component supplies flowing air to the camera jet component. The camera jet component blows the flowing air onto the camera lens, and the flowing air removes the lens dust of the camera. Step 2: The UAV body judges whether the environmental humidity is greater than 85%. If it is judged to be yes, the blowing component supplies hot air to the camera jet component. The camera jet component blows the hot air onto the camera lens, and the hot air heats and removes the lens water mist of the camera. After the water mist is removed, step 3 is executed. If it is judged to be no, step 3 is executed. Step 3: The UAV body judges whether there is a dust removal instruction in the execution instruction. If it is judged to be yes, the UAV body drives the moving component to be erected on the cable. At the same time, the blowing component surrounds the cable. The moving component drives the UAV body to move along the cable. The moving component drives the second rotating plate of the knocking component to rotate. The second rotating plate drives the rotating bearing to rotate. The rotating bearing intermittently contacts the first rotating plate. When the rotating bearing contacts the first rotating plate, it pushes the first rotating plate to rotate upward along the horizontal axis. When the rotating bearing separates from the first rotating plate, the torsion spring drives the first rotating plate to rotate downward along the horizontal axis. The first rotating plate swings up and down. The first rotating plate drives the connecting cross bar to swing up and down. The connecting cross bar drives the second rotating plate to swing up and down. The second rotating plate drives the rubber sleeve to perform knocking dust removal. At the same time, the blowing component blows air onto the outer wall of the cable. Then the UAV body drives the camera to perform normal inspection. If it is judged to be no, step 4 is executed. Step 4: The UAV body determines whether there is a snow removal instruction in the execution instruction. If the judgment is yes, the UAV body drives the moving component to be erected on the cable. At the same time, the blowing component surrounds the cable, and the moving component drives the UAV body to move along the cable. The moving component drives the second rotating plate of the knocking component to rotate, the second rotating plate drives the rotating bearing to rotate, the rotating bearing intermittently contacts the first rotating plate, when the rotating bearing contacts the first rotating plate, it pushes the first rotating plate to rotate upward along the horizontal axis, when the rotating bearing separates from the first rotating plate, the torsion spring drives the first rotating plate to rotate downward along the horizontal axis, the first rotating plate swings up and down, the first rotating plate drives the connecting cross bar to swing up and down, the connecting cross bar drives the second rotating plate to swing up and down, and the second rotating plate drives the rubber sleeve to knock and remove snow. At the same time, the blowing component blows hot air to the outer wall of the cable. If the judgment is no, the UAV body drives the camera to perform normal inspection.

[0016] The present invention has the following technical effects: When the environmental humidity of the present invention is > 85%, the air blowing assembly supplies hot air to the camera air blowing assembly. The camera air blowing assembly blows the hot air towards the camera lens, and the hot air heats and removes the water mist on the camera lens, ensuring the accuracy of the images collected by the camera and avoiding blurring. The air blowing assembly supplies flowing air to the camera air blowing assembly. The camera air blowing assembly blows the flowing air towards the camera lens, and the flowing air removes the dust on the camera lens, avoiding interference with image acquisition caused by dust. When the cable needs to be dusted, the unmanned aerial vehicle body drives the moving assembly to be erected on the cable. At the same time, the air blowing assembly surrounds the cable. The moving assembly drives the unmanned aerial vehicle body to move along the cable. The moving assembly drives the second rotating plate of the knocking assembly to rotate. The second rotating plate drives the rotating bearing to rotate. The rotating bearing intermittently contacts the first rotating plate. When the rotating bearing contacts the first rotating plate, it pushes the first rotating plate to rotate upward along the horizontal axis. When the rotating bearing separates from the first rotating plate, the torsion spring drives the first rotating plate to rotate downward along the horizontal axis. The first rotating plate swings up and down. The first rotating plate drives the connecting crossbar to swing up and down. The connecting crossbar drives the second rotating plate to swing up and down. The second rotating plate drives the rubber sleeve to perform knocking dust removal. At the same time, the air blowing assembly blows air towards the outer wall of the cable, which helps to blow away the dust on the outer wall of the cable, realizing dust removal while moving, facilitating the cleaning of the outer wall of the cable, and facilitating the later inspection of the cable surface. When the cable needs to be de-iced, the unmanned aerial vehicle body drives the moving assembly to be erected on the cable. At the same time, the air blowing assembly surrounds the cable. The moving assembly drives the unmanned aerial vehicle body to move along the cable. The moving assembly drives the second rotating plate of the knocking assembly to rotate. The second rotating plate drives the rotating bearing to rotate. The rotating bearing intermittently contacts the first rotating plate. When the rotating bearing contacts the first rotating plate, it pushes the first rotating plate to rotate upward along the horizontal axis. When the rotating bearing separates from the first rotating plate, the torsion spring drives the first rotating plate to rotate downward along the horizontal axis. The first rotating plate swings up and down. The first rotating plate drives the connecting crossbar to swing up and down. The connecting crossbar drives the second rotating plate to swing up and down. The second rotating plate drives the rubber sleeve to perform knocking snow removal. At the same time, the air blowing assembly blows hot air towards the outer wall of the cable, which helps to melt the snow on the outer wall of the cable and reduce the icing phenomenon, realizing de-icing while moving, facilitating cable snow removal, and facilitating the protection of the cable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 For a three-dimensional unmanned aerial vehicle of a power distribution equipment of the present invention Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 2 This is the front view of a UAV for power distribution equipment according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is the three-dimensional view of a UAV for power distribution equipment according to the present invention Figure 2 。

[0021] Figure 4 This is the three-dimensional view of a UAV for power distribution equipment according to the present invention Figure 3 。

[0022] Figure 5 This is the three-dimensional view of a UAV for power distribution equipment according to the present invention Figure 4 。

[0023] Figure 6 This is the three-dimensional view of a UAV for power distribution equipment according to the present invention Figure 5 。

[0024] Figure 7 This is the three-dimensional view of a UAV for power distribution equipment according to the present invention Figure 6 。

[0025] Figure 8 is Figure 6 the enlarged view of the position A in

[0026] The reference numerals in the figure respectively represent: 1. UAV body; 2. camera; 3. camera jet component; 31. first connection block; 32. annular pipe; 33. hose; 34. spray hole; 4. moving component; 41. L-shaped fixing frame; 42. roller; 43. driving motor; 5. knocking component; 51. rotating block; 52. rubber sleeve; 53. first rotating plate; 54. horizontal axis; 55. torsion spring; 56. rotating bearing; 57. connecting cross bar; 58. second rotating plate; 6. air blowing component; 61. support frame; 62. electric push rod; 63. mounting frame; 64. fan; 65. first connecting pipe; 66. electric heating component; 67. semi-circular pipe; 68. side plate; 69. second connecting pipe; 610. three-way valve; 611. second spray hole; 612. third connecting pipe. Detailed implementation manners

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Apparently, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0029] In the following description, "left", "right", "front", "rear", "upper", and "lower" mentioned are oriented in the perspective direction of the front view.

[0030] Embodiment 1: Please refer to Figures 1 - 8 , a power distribution equipment drone, including a drone body 1; A camera 2 for image acquisition is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone body 1; The camera 2 is fixedly connected with a camera jetting component 3 for defogging and dust removal of the camera 2 lens, and the air outlet end of the camera jetting component 3 is arranged towards the camera 2 lens; On the top of the drone body 1, a moving component 4 for driving the drone body 1 to move along the cable is symmetrically fixedly connected on the left and right, and the moving component 4 is movably connected to the cable; The moving component 4 is fixedly connected with a knocking component 5 for knocking the cable; The knocking component 5 includes a rotating block 51, a rubber sleeve 52, a first rotating plate 53, a horizontal shaft 54, a torsion spring 55, a rotating bearing 56, and a connecting cross bar 57. The horizontal shaft 54 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the moving component 4. The inner end of the torsion spring 55 is fixedly connected to the moving component 4, and the outer end of the torsion spring 55 is fixedly connected to the first rotating plate 53. One end of the first rotating plate 53 is rotatably connected to the horizontal shaft 54, and the other end of the first rotating plate 53 is fixedly connected to the connecting cross bar 57. The outer wall of the connecting cross bar 57 is fixedly connected to the rubber sleeve 52. The second rotating plate 58 is fixedly connected to the driving end of the moving component 4. The rotating bearings 56 are respectively rotatably installed at both ends of the second rotating plate 58, and the second rotating plate 58 is movably connected to the bottom of the first rotating plate 53; A blowing component 6 for cable dust removal or deicing is connected to the top of the drone body 1. The blowing component 6 is located between the two rubber sleeves 52, and the output end of the blowing component 6 is fixedly connected to the camera jetting component 3 in communication.

[0031] When the ambient humidity > 85%, the blowing component 6 supplies hot air to the camera jetting component 3, and the camera jetting component 3 blows the hot air onto the lens of the camera 2. The hot air heats and removes the water mist on the lens of the camera 2, ensuring the image accuracy collected by the camera 2 and avoiding blurring. The blowing component 6 supplies flowing air to the camera jetting component 3, and the camera jetting component 3 blows the flowing air onto the lens of the camera 2. The flowing air removes the dust on the lens of the camera 2, avoiding image acquisition interference caused by dust. When the cable needs to be dusted, the UAV body 1 drives the moving component 4 to be erected on the cable. At the same time, the blowing component 6 surrounds the cable. The moving component 4 drives the UAV body 1 to move along the cable. The moving component 4 drives the second rotating plate 58 of the knocking component 5 to rotate. The second rotating plate 58 drives the rotating bearing 56 to rotate. The rotating bearing 56 intermittently contacts the first rotating plate 53. When the rotating bearing 56 contacts the first rotating plate 53, it pushes the first rotating plate 53 to rotate upward along the horizontal axis 54. When the rotating bearing 56 separates from the first rotating plate 53, the torsion spring 55 drives the first rotating plate 53 to rotate downward along the horizontal axis 54. The first rotating plate 53 swings up and down. The first rotating plate 53 drives the connecting cross bar 57 to swing up and down. The connecting cross bar 57 drives the second rotating plate 58 to swing up and down. The second rotating plate 58 drives the rubber sleeve 52 to perform knocking dust removal. At the same time, the blowing component 6 blows air onto the outer wall of the cable, which helps to blow off the dust on the outer wall of the cable, realizing dust removal while moving, facilitating the cleaning of the outer wall of the cable, and facilitating the later inspection of the cable surface. When the cable needs to be de-iced, the UAV body 1 drives the moving component 4 to be erected on the cable. At the same time, the blowing component 6 surrounds the cable. The moving component 4 drives the UAV body 1 to move along the cable. The moving component 4 drives the second rotating plate 58 of the knocking component 5 to rotate. The second rotating plate 58 drives the rotating bearing 56 to rotate. The rotating bearing 56 intermittently contacts the first rotating plate 53. When the rotating bearing 56 contacts the first rotating plate 53, it pushes the first rotating plate 53 to rotate upward along the horizontal axis 54. When the rotating bearing 56 separates from the first rotating plate 53, the torsion spring 55 drives the first rotating plate 53 to rotate downward along the horizontal axis 54. The first rotating plate 53 swings up and down. The first rotating plate 53 drives the connecting cross bar 57 to swing up and down. The connecting cross bar 57 drives the second rotating plate 58 to swing up and down. The second rotating plate 58 drives the rubber sleeve 52 to perform knocking de-icing. At the same time, the blowing component 6 blows hot air onto the outer wall of the cable, which helps to melt the snow on the outer wall of the cable and reduce the icing phenomenon, realizing de-icing while moving, facilitating cable snow removal, and facilitating the protection of the cable.

[0032] When the rubber sleeve 52 knocks on the cable, it can avoid causing hard injuries.

[0033] The camera air jet assembly 3 includes a first connection block 31, an annular tube 32, a hose 33 and jet holes 34. The first connection block 31 is fixedly connected to the camera 2. The annular tube 32 is fixedly installed inside the first connection block 31. The jet holes 34 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference in the annular tube 32, and the jet holes 34 are directly opposite to the lens of the camera 2. The annular tube 32 is fixedly connected to communicate with the hose 33, and the hose 33 is fixedly connected to communicate with the air blowing assembly 6.

[0034] The annular tube 32 facilitates the annular tube 32 to move along with the camera 2.

[0035] When the environmental humidity > 85%, the air blowing assembly 6 supplies hot air into the hose 33 of the camera air jet assembly 3. The hot air in the hose 33 enters the annular tube 32, and then blows the hot air from the jet holes 34 towards the lens of the camera 2. The hot air heats and removes the water mist on the lens of the camera 2, ensuring the image accuracy collected by the camera 2 and avoiding blurring.

[0036] When dust removal is performed on the lens of the camera 2, the air blowing assembly 6 supplies air into the hose 33 of the camera air jet assembly 3. The air in the hose 33 enters the annular tube 32, and then blows the air from the jet holes 34 towards the lens of the camera 2. The air blows away the dust on the lens of the camera 2, reducing the influence of dust on the camera 2.

[0037] The moving assembly 4 includes an L-shaped fixing frame 41, rollers 42 and a driving motor 43. The L-shaped fixing frame 41 is fixedly installed on the top of the UAV body 1. The driving motor 43 is fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the L-shaped fixing frame 41. The rotating shaft of the roller 42 is rotationally connected to the upright part of the L-shaped fixing frame 41 through a bearing, and the roller 42 is fixedly connected to the driving end of the driving motor 43. The bottom of the front end of the L-shaped fixing frame 41 is set higher than the bottom of the roller 42; The second rotating plate 58 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the roller 42.

[0038] The UAV body 1 drives the L-shaped fixing frame 41 of the moving assembly 4 to move. The L-shaped fixing frame 41 drives the roller 42 to move, and then places the roller 42 on the cable. The driving motor 43 drives the roller 42 to rotate, and the roller 42 drives the roller 42 to move along the cable through friction, realizing the movement of the UAV body 1 along the cable without the UAV body 1 being driven.

[0039] The roller 42 drives the second rotating plate 58 to rotate. The second rotating plate 58 drives the rotating bearing 56 to rotate. The rotating bearing 56 intermittently contacts the first rotating plate 53. When the rotating bearing 56 contacts the first rotating plate 53, it pushes the first rotating plate 53 to rotate upward along the horizontal axis 54. When the rotating bearing 56 separates from the first rotating plate 53, the torsion spring 55 drives the first rotating plate 53 to rotate downward along the horizontal axis 54. The first rotating plate 53 swings up and down. The first rotating plate 53 drives the connecting cross bar 57 to swing up and down. The connecting cross bar 57 drives the second rotating plate 58 to swing up and down. The second rotating plate 58 knocks on the cable.

[0040] The air blowing assembly 6 includes an adjustable air supply assembly, an adjustable air jetting assembly, and an electric heating assembly 66. The electric heating assembly 66, the adjustable air supply assembly, and the adjustable air jetting assembly are all connected to the top of the UAV body 1. The output end of the electric heating assembly 66 is fixedly connected to the input end of the adjustable air supply assembly. The adjustable air supply assembly is fixedly connected to the adjustable air jetting assembly and the hose 33 in a communicating manner. The adjustable air jetting assembly is fixedly connected to one group of L-shaped fixing frames 41.

[0041] The adjustable air supply assembly includes a fan 64, a first connecting pipe 65, a second connecting pipe 69, and a three-way valve 610. The fan 64 is fixedly installed on the top of the UAV body 1. The driving end of the fan 64 and the output end of the electric heating assembly 66 are fixedly connected in a communicating manner through the first connecting pipe 65. The driving end of the fan 64 is fixedly connected to the second connecting pipe 69. The second connecting pipe 69 is fixedly connected to the input end of the three-way valve 610. The output end of the three-way valve 610 is fixedly connected to the hose 33 and the adjustable air jetting assembly in a communicating manner.

[0042] The adjustable air jetting assembly includes a support frame 61, an electric push rod 62, a mounting frame 63, a semi-circular pipe 67, a side plate 68, a second spray hole 611, and a third connecting pipe 612. The mounting frame 63 is fixedly installed on the top of the UAV body 1. The electric push rod 62 is fixedly installed on the inner top of the mounting frame 63. The support frame 61 is fixedly installed on the driving end of the electric push rod 62. The side plate 68 is fixedly installed on the side wall of one group of L-shaped fixing frames 41. The side plate 68 is fixedly connected to the third connecting pipe 612. One end of the third connecting pipe 612 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second connecting pipe 69. The semi-circular pipe 67 is fixedly connected to the other end of the second connecting pipe 69 and the electric push rod 62 respectively. The two semi-circular pipes 67 are arranged oppositely, and the inner wall of the semi-circular pipe 67 is provided with the second spray hole 611, and the third connecting pipe 612 is communicated with the semi-circular pipe 67. When the lower semi-circular pipe 67 moves to the uppermost position, the upper semi-circular pipe 67 is in positive contact with the lower semi-circular pipe 67 in a butting manner; When the environmental humidity > 85%, the electric heating component 66 of the air blowing component 6 is activated. The three-way valve 610 conducts to the hose 33. The fan 64 draws the hot air in the electric heating component 66 into the second connecting pipe 69 through the first connecting pipe 65, and then supplies the hot air into the hose 33 through the three-way valve 610. The hot air in the hose 33 enters the annular pipe 32, and then blows the hot air towards the lens of the camera 2 from the spray holes 34. The hot air heats and removes the water mist on the lens of the camera 2, ensuring the accuracy of the image collected by the camera 2 and avoiding blurring.

[0043] When dusting the lens of the camera 2, the electric heating component 66 of the air blowing component 6 is not activated. The three-way valve 610 conducts to the hose 33. The fan 64 draws the air in the electric heating component 66 into the second connecting pipe 69 through the first connecting pipe 65, and then supplies the air into the hose 33 through the three-way valve 610. The air in the hose 33 enters the annular pipe 32, and then blows the air towards the lens of the camera 2 from the spray holes 34. The air blows away the dust on the lens of the camera 2, reducing the impact of dust on the camera 2.

[0044] When dusting the cable, when the roller 42 contacts the cable, the L-shaped fixing frame 41 drives the second connecting pipe 69 of the adjustable air jetting component to move. The second connecting pipe 69 drives the third connecting pipe 612 to move. The third connecting pipe 612 drives the upper semi-circular pipe 67 to move to the upper half of the cable. The electric push rod 62 drives the support frame 61 to move upward. The support frame 61 drives the lower semi-circular pipe 67 to move upward to fit and communicate with the upper semi-circular pipe 67. The electric heating component 66 of the air blowing component 6 is not activated. The three-way valve 610 conducts to the third connecting pipe 612. The fan 64 draws the air in the electric heating component 66 into the second connecting pipe 69 through the first connecting pipe 65, enters the upper semi-circular pipe 67 through the third connecting pipe 612, then enters the lower semi-circular pipe 67, and finally sprays out from the second spray hole 611, which helps to blow away the dust on the outer wall of the cable.

[0045] When removing snow from the cable, when the roller 42 contacts the cable, the L-shaped fixing frame 41 drives the second connecting pipe 69 of the adjustable air jet assembly to move. The second connecting pipe 69 drives the third connecting pipe 612 to move. The third connecting pipe 612 drives the semi-circular pipe 67 at the upper end to move to the upper half of the cable. The electric push rod 62 drives the support frame 61 to move upward. The support frame 61 drives the semi-circular pipe 67 at the lower end to move upward until it fits, communicates with, and contacts the semi-circular pipe 67 at the upper end. The electric heating component 66 of the air blowing assembly 6 is activated. The electric heating component 66 heats the air. The three-way valve 610 conducts to the third connecting pipe 612. The blower 64 pumps the hot air in the electric heating component 66 into the second connecting pipe 69 through the first connecting pipe 65, enters the semi-circular pipe 67 at the upper end through the third connecting pipe 612, then enters the semi-circular pipe 67 at the lower end, and finally sprays out from the second spray hole 611 to blow hot air to the outer wall of the cable, which helps to melt the snow on the outer wall of the cable and reduce the icing phenomenon.

[0046] Embodiment 2: Please refer to Figures 1 - 8 , as a preferred embodiment of the present invention to better achieve the purpose of the present invention, the present invention also provides an inspection method for a distribution equipment unmanned aerial vehicle, including the following steps: Step 1: The air blowing assembly 6 supplies flowing air to the camera air jet assembly 3. The camera air jet assembly 3 blows the flowing air onto the lens of the camera 2, and the flowing air removes the dust on the lens of the camera 2. Step 2: The unmanned aerial vehicle body 1 determines whether the environmental humidity is greater than 85%. If the determination is yes, the air blowing assembly 6 supplies hot air to the camera air jet assembly 3. The camera air jet assembly 3 blows the hot air onto the lens of the camera 2, and the hot air heats and removes the water mist on the lens of the camera 2. After the water mist is removed, step 3 is executed. If the determination is no, step 3 is executed. Step 3: The unmanned aerial vehicle body 1 determines whether there is a dust removal instruction in the execution instruction. If the determination is yes, the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1 drives the moving assembly 4 to be erected on the cable. At the same time, the air blowing assembly 6 surrounds the cable. The moving assembly 4 drives the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1 to move along the cable. The moving assembly 4 drives the second rotating plate 58 of the knocking assembly 5 to rotate. The second rotating plate 58 drives the rotating bearing 56 to rotate. The rotating bearing 56 intermittently contacts the first rotating plate 53. When the rotating bearing 56 contacts the first rotating plate 53, it pushes the first rotating plate 53 to rotate upward along the horizontal axis 54. When the rotating bearing 56 separates from the first rotating plate 53, the torsion spring 55 drives the first rotating plate 53 to rotate downward along the horizontal axis 54. The first rotating plate 53 swings up and down. The first rotating plate 53 drives the connecting cross bar 57 to swing up and down. The connecting cross bar 57 drives the second rotating plate 58 to swing up and down. The second rotating plate 58 drives the rubber sleeve 52 to perform knocking dust removal. At the same time, the air blowing assembly 6 blows air to the outer wall of the cable. Then, the unmanned aerial vehicle body 1 drives the camera 2 to perform normal inspection. If the determination is no, step 4 is executed. Step 4: The UAV body 1 determines whether there is a snow removal instruction in the execution instruction. If the judgment is yes, the UAV body 1 drives the moving component 4 to be erected on the cable. At the same time, the blowing component 6 surrounds the cable, and the moving component 4 drives the UAV body 1 to move along the cable. The moving component 4 drives the second rotating plate 58 of the knocking component 5 to rotate. The second rotating plate 58 drives the rotating bearing 56 to rotate. The rotating bearing 56 intermittently contacts the first rotating plate 53. When the rotating bearing 56 contacts the first rotating plate 53, it pushes the first rotating plate 53 to rotate upward along the horizontal axis 54. When the rotating bearing 56 separates from the first rotating plate 53, the torsion spring 55 drives the first rotating plate 53 to rotate downward along the horizontal axis 54. The first rotating plate 53 swings up and down. The first rotating plate 53 drives the connecting cross bar 57 to swing up and down. The connecting cross bar 57 drives the second rotating plate 58 to swing up and down. The second rotating plate 58 drives the rubber sleeve 52 to knock and remove snow. At the same time, the blowing component 6 blows hot air to the outer wall of the cable. If the judgment is no, the UAV body 1 drives the camera 2 to perform normal inspection.

[0047] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements will not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A distribution equipment drone, comprising a drone body (1), characterized in that: A camera (2) for image acquisition is fixedly connected to the bottom of the UAV body (1); a camera air jet assembly (3) for defogging and dust removal of the lens of the camera (2) is fixedly connected to the camera (2), and the air outlet end of the camera air jet assembly (3) is arranged towards the lens of the camera (2); moving assemblies (4) for driving the UAV body (1) to move along the cable are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the left and right of the top of the UAV body (1), and the moving assemblies (4) are movably connected to the cable; a knocking assembly (5) for knocking the cable is fixedly connected to the moving assemblies (4); the knocking assembly (5) includes a rotating block (51), a rubber sleeve (52), a first rotating plate (53), a horizontal shaft (54), a torsion spring (55), a rotating bearing (56) and a connecting cross bar (57), the horizontal shaft (54) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the moving assembly (4), the inner end of the torsion spring (55) is fixedly connected to the moving assembly (4), the outer end of the torsion spring (55) is fixedly connected to the first rotating plate (53), one end of the first rotating plate (53) is rotatably connected to the horizontal shaft (54), the other end of the first rotating plate (53) is fixedly connected to the connecting cross bar (57), the outer wall of the connecting cross bar (57) is fixedly connected to the rubber sleeve (52), a second rotating plate (58) is fixedly connected to the driving end of the moving assembly (4), the rotating bearings (56) are respectively rotatably installed at both ends of the second rotating plate (58), and the second rotating plate (58) is movably connected to the bottom of the first rotating plate (53); a blowing assembly (6) for dust removal or de-icing of the cable is connected to the top of the UAV body (1), the blowing assembly (6) is located between the two rubber sleeves (52), and the output end of the blowing assembly (6) is fixedly connected to the camera air jet assembly (3) in communication.

2. The drone for power distribution equipment according to claim 1, wherein The camera air jet assembly (3) includes a first connection block (31), an annular tube (32), a hose (33) and spray holes (34), the first connection block (31) is fixedly connected to the camera (2), the annular tube (32) is fixedly installed in the first connection block (31), the spray holes (34) are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference on the annular tube (32), and the spray holes (34) are directly opposite to the lens of the camera (2), the annular tube (32) is fixedly connected to the hose (33) in communication, and the hose (33) is fixedly connected to the blowing assembly (6) in communication.

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle for power distribution equipment according to claim 1, wherein The moving assembly (4) includes an L-shaped fixing frame (41), a roller (42) and a driving motor (43), the L-shaped fixing frame (41) is fixedly installed on the top of the UAV body (1), the driving motor (43) is fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the L-shaped fixing frame (41), the rotating shaft of the roller (42) is rotatably connected to the vertical part of the L-shaped fixing frame (41) through a bearing, and the roller (42) is fixedly connected to the driving end of the driving motor (43), and the bottom of the front end of the L-shaped fixing frame (41) is higher than the bottom of the roller (42).

4. The drone for power distribution equipment according to claim 3, wherein The second rotating plate (58) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the roller (42).

5. The UAV for power distribution equipment according to claim 2, wherein, The air blowing assembly (6) includes an adjustable air supply assembly, an adjustable air jetting assembly, and an electric heating assembly (66). The electric heating assembly (66), the adjustable air supply assembly, and the adjustable air jetting assembly are all connected to the top of the UAV body (1). The output end of the electric heating assembly (66) is fixedly connected to the input end of the adjustable air supply assembly. The adjustable air supply assembly is fixedly connected to the adjustable air jetting assembly and the hose (33) in a communicating manner. The adjustable air jetting assembly is fixedly connected to one set of L-shaped fixing frames (41).

6. The UAV for power distribution equipment according to claim 5, wherein, The adjustable air supply assembly includes a fan (64), a first connecting pipe (65), a second connecting pipe (69), and a three-way valve (610). The fan (64) is fixedly installed on the top of the UAV body (1). The driving end of the fan (64) and the output end of the electric heating assembly (66) are fixedly connected in a communicating manner through the first connecting pipe (65). The driving end of the fan (64) is fixedly connected to the second connecting pipe (69). The second connecting pipe (69) is fixedly connected to the input end of the three-way valve (610). The output end of the three-way valve (610) is fixedly connected to the adjustable air jetting assembly in a communicating manner.

7. The drone for power distribution equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The adjustable air jetting assembly includes a support frame (61), an electric push rod (62), a mounting frame (63), a semi-circular pipe (67), a side plate (68), a second spray hole (611), and a third connecting pipe (612). The mounting frame (63) is fixedly installed on the top of the UAV body (1). The electric push rod (62) is fixedly installed on the inner top of the mounting frame (63). The support frame (61) is fixedly installed on the driving end of the electric push rod (62). The side plate (68) is fixedly installed on the side wall of one set of L-shaped fixing frames (41). The side plate (68) is fixedly connected to the third connecting pipe (612). One end of the third connecting pipe (612) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second connecting pipe (69). The semi-circular pipe (67) is respectively fixedly connected to the other end of the second connecting pipe (69) and the electric push rod (62). Two groups of semi-circular pipes (67) are arranged oppositely, and the inner wall of the semi-circular pipe (67) is provided with the second spray hole (611). The third connecting pipe (612) is in communication with the semi-circular pipe (67). When the lower semi-circular pipe (67) moves to the uppermost end, the upper semi-circular pipe (67) is in positive contact with the lower semi-circular pipe (67).

8. The drone for power distribution equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The output end of the three-way valve (610) is fixedly connected to the hose (33) in a communicating manner.

9. A patrol inspection method for a distribution equipment unmanned aerial vehicle as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, It includes the following steps: Step 1: The air blowing assembly (6) supplies flowing air to the camera air jetting assembly (3). The camera air jetting assembly (3) blows the flowing air onto the lens of the camera (2), and the flowing air removes the dust on the lens of the camera (2). Step 2: The UAV body (1) judges whether the environmental humidity is greater than 85%. If the judgment is yes, the air blowing assembly (6) supplies hot air to the camera air jetting assembly (3). The camera air jetting assembly (3) blows the hot air onto the lens of the camera (2), and the hot air heats and removes the water mist on the lens of the camera (2). After the water mist is removed, step 3 is executed. If the judgment is no, step 3 is executed. Step 3: The UAV body (1) determines whether there is a dust removal instruction in the execution instruction. If the determination is yes, the UAV body (1) drives the moving component (4) to be erected on the cable. At the same time, the blowing component (6) surrounds the cable. The moving component (4) drives the UAV body (1) to move along the cable. The moving component (4) drives the second rotating plate (58) of the knocking component (5) to rotate. The second rotating plate (58) drives the rotating bearing (56) to rotate. The rotating bearing (56) intermittently contacts the first rotating plate (53). When the rotating bearing (56) contacts the first rotating plate (53), it pushes the first rotating plate (53) to rotate upward along the horizontal axis (54). When the rotating bearing (56) separates from the first rotating plate (53), the torsion spring (55) drives the first rotating plate (53) to rotate downward along the horizontal axis (54). The first rotating plate (53) swings up and down. The first rotating plate (53) drives the connecting cross bar (57) to swing up and down. The connecting cross bar (57) drives the second rotating plate (58) to swing up and down. The second rotating plate (58) drives the rubber sleeve (52) to perform knocking dust removal. At the same time, the blowing component (6) blows air to the outer wall of the cable. Then the UAV body (1) drives the camera (2) to perform normal inspection. If the determination is no, step 4 is executed; Step 4: The UAV body (1) determines whether there is a snow removal instruction in the execution instruction. If the determination is yes, the UAV body (1) drives the moving component (4) to be erected on the cable. At the same time, the blowing component (6) surrounds the cable. The moving component (4) drives the UAV body (1) to move along the cable. The moving component (4) drives the second rotating plate (58) of the knocking component (5) to rotate. The second rotating plate (58) drives the rotating bearing (56) to rotate. The rotating bearing (56) intermittently contacts the first rotating plate (53). When the rotating bearing (56) contacts the first rotating plate (53), it pushes the first rotating plate (53) to rotate upward along the horizontal axis (54). When the rotating bearing (56) separates from the first rotating plate (53), the torsion spring (55) drives the first rotating plate (53) to rotate downward along the horizontal axis (54). The first rotating plate (53) swings up and down. The first rotating plate (53) drives the connecting cross bar (57) to swing up and down. The connecting cross bar (57) drives the second rotating plate (58) to swing up and down. The second rotating plate (58) drives the rubber sleeve (52) to perform knocking snow removal. At the same time, the blowing component (6) blows hot air to the outer wall of the cable. If the determination is no, the UAV body (1) drives the camera (2) to perform normal inspection.

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