Intelligent robot for coating 35kV bare conductor

By designing intelligent robots for automated insulation wrapping of bare conductors, the problems of low efficiency and high risk of traditional manual operation have been solved. This achieves efficient continuous wrapping of insulation materials and is suitable for various wrapping methods and high-altitude operations.

CN121906321APending Publication Date: 2026-04-21XIAOGAN LAMP-HOUSE ELECTRIC POWER GRP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XIAOGAN LAMP-HOUSE ELECTRIC POWER GRP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-12-31
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Bare conductors in medium and high voltage transmission lines are susceptible to pollution, corrosion, and lightning strikes. Traditional insulation wrapping relies on manual operation, which is inefficient and dangerous, making it difficult to achieve online repair or continuous wrapping.

Method used

Design an intelligent robot for 35kV bare conductors, equipped with a main frame, conductor channel frame, walking wheel assembly and modular wrapping head, including tape wrapping, heat shrink tubing and glue injection molding modules, which can automatically walk and complete the continuous wrapping of insulation materials.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated insulation wrapping of bare conductors, improving work efficiency, reducing manual risks, adapting to various wrapping methods, and is suitable for high-altitude operations.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent robot for coating a 35kV bare conductor, and belongs to the technical field of high-voltage transmission line maintenance equipment. The invention aims to solve the problems of high risk, low efficiency and single operation mode of the existing bare conductor insulation treatment operation. In order to achieve the purpose, the invention provides the following technical scheme that the intelligent robot comprises a main rack (1), a walking wheel assembly (3) used for walking on a wire, and a modularized wrapping head (4) used for executing wrapping operation. The core is that the modularized encapsulation head (4) is detachably connected with the main frame (1) through a quick locking interface (5), and can be replaced by any one of an adhesive tape winding module (41), a heat shrink tube module (42) or a glue injection mold sealing module (43) according to operation requirements. The top of the robot is provided with a hanging connecting seat (6) which can be hung to a target wire position through the unmanned aerial vehicle. The device has the beneficial effects that the unmanned aerial vehicle is used for deployment, and the robot autonomously walks and works on the wire, so that the isolation operation with the high-voltage wire is realized, and the safety of the operation is remarkably improved; due to the modular design, high flexibility and universality are achieved, different insulating materials and process requirements can be met, and the working efficiency and quality are improved; the whole structure is compact, the automation degree is high, and the labor intensity and risk of manual maintenance are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of power line maintenance technology, and in particular to an intelligent robot for insulation wrapping of 35kV bare conductors. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in medium- and high-voltage transmission lines, bare conductors are exposed to the external environment for extended periods, making them susceptible to pollution, corrosion, lightning strikes, and other hazards, thus posing safety risks. Traditional insulation wrapping methods largely rely on manual operation, which is inefficient, highly dangerous, and difficult to implement online repair or continuous wrapping. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an intelligent device capable of automatically completing conductor insulation wrapping. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent robot for wrapping 35kV bare conductors, which can automatically walk on the conductor and complete the continuous wrapping of insulation material, and is suitable for insulation retrofitting of new lines or maintenance of live lines.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this invention is:

[0005] An intelligent robot for sheathing 35kV bare conductors includes:

[0006] The main frame (1) has a rectangular structure and is equipped with a control module and a power system inside;

[0007] The wire channel frame (2) is located in the middle of the main frame and is used for wires to pass through and be positioned.

[0008] The walking wheel assembly (3) includes an upper pressure wheel (31) and a lower drive wheel (32) for gripping the wire and driving the robot to move along the wire;

[0009] Modular encapsulation head (4), installed at the bottom of the main frame, includes:

[0010] Tape winding module (41) for spiral winding of insulating tape;

[0011] Heat shrink tubing module (42) for automatic tubing and heat shrinking;

[0012] The resin injection molding module (43) is used to inject resin and cure it into shape.

[0013] Quick-locking interface (5) for quick replacement of modular encapsulation heads;

[0014] The sling connector (6) is used to connect to a drone or hoisting equipment.

[0015] The modular encapsulation head can select different encapsulation methods according to the working conditions, and each module can be quickly disassembled and assembled, facilitating maintenance and upgrades.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] To achieve automated insulation wrapping of 35kV bare conductors;

[0018] Supports multiple encapsulation methods to adapt to different environments and materials;

[0019] It can be hoisted onto the guide wire by a drone, making it suitable for high-altitude operations;

[0020] Improve operational efficiency and reduce human risk. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 : A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the intelligent robot of this invention (in drone hoisting mode) Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a robot running on a wire.

[0022] Figure 3 Exploded view of the robot body

[0023] Figure 4 : Wire clamping and walking mechanism structure diagram

[0024] Figure 5 Modular package header structure diagram (including three types of modules)

[0025] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the robot and the wire mating

[0026] Figure Identification

[0027] 1. Mainframe rack

[0028] 2. Conductor channel frame

[0029] 3. Walking wheel assembly

[0030] 31 Upper pressure roller

[0031] 32 Lower drive wheels

[0032] 4 Modular Encapsulation Head

[0033] 41 Tape winding module

[0034] 42 Heat Shrink Tubing Module

[0035] 43 Injection Molding Module

[0036] 5. Quick-locking interface

[0037] 6 Hanging connector Detailed Implementation

[0038] The invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the robot is hoisted to the wire position by the drone via the hanging connector (6). The wire passes through the wire channel frame (2) and is held by the walking wheel assembly (3) to drive the robot to move along the wire.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, the walking wheel assembly includes an upper pressure wheel (31) and a lower drive wheel (32), and achieves stable walking through motor control.

[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, the modular encapsulation head (4) can be equipped with a tape wrapping module (41), a heat shrink tubing module (42), or a glue injection molding module (43) to achieve different insulation wrapping methods.

[0042] like Figure 6 As shown, the conductor forms a covering channel inside the encapsulation head, and the material forms a continuous insulating layer under the action of heating and pressing.

[0043] This invention can be widely applied to the insulation modification and maintenance of bare conductors with voltage levels of 35kV and below.

Claims

1. An intelligent robot for sheathing 35kV bare conductors, characterized in that, include: One mainframe rack (1); A traveling wheel assembly (3) mounted on the main frame (1) is used to clamp the wire and move along the direction of the wire; A modular encapsulation head (4) is used for insulating the conductor; A quick-locking interface (5) is provided for a detachable connection between the modular encapsulation head (4) and the main frame (1).

2. The intelligent robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The walking wheel assembly (3) includes an upper pressure wheel (31) and a lower drive wheel (32), which cooperate to clamp the wire.

3. The intelligent robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The modular encapsulation head (4) is a replaceable functional module, selected from at least one of the following: Tape wrapping module (41); Heat shrink tubing module (42); Injection molding module (43).

4. The intelligent robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main frame (1) is also provided with a wire channel frame (2) for guiding the wire through the robot body.

5. The intelligent robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the main frame (1) is fixedly connected to a hanging connector (6) for connecting with hoisting equipment such as drones.

6. The intelligent robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower drive wheel (32) is driven by a drive motor, providing power for the robot to walk on the guide wire.

7. The intelligent robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, The quick-locking interface (5) is a mechanical or electromagnetic locking structure, which enables quick replacement of the modular encapsulation head (4).