Electric power inspection unmanned aerial vehicle with quick-release machine arm

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of power line inspection drone technology, and discloses a power line inspection drone with a quick-release arm. The drone includes a main body, a stabilizing bracket fixedly installed at the bottom of the main body, a base fixedly installed at the bottom of the stabilizing bracket, and an adjustment mechanism located on the side of the main body. The adjustment mechanism includes a disassembly mechanism located on the side of the main body, and a protective mechanism is provided on the side of the main body, connected to the disassembly mechanism. This invention solves the problem that existing power line inspection drones typically have fixed or complex disassembly structures. When the drone arm is damaged by a collision during transportation, the complex disassembly structure hinders quick arm replacement, leading to reduced efficiency in power line inspection work.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of power line inspection drone technology, specifically to a power line inspection drone with a quick-release arm. Background Technology

[0002] Power line inspection drones are drones used for power system inspections. They can perform detailed inspections of transmission lines, including checking the operational status of equipment such as towers, insulators, and conductors, and promptly identifying defects and potential hazards, such as tower corrosion, insulator damage, and conductor wear. They can also inspect equipment in substations, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and disconnect switches, quickly and accurately acquiring equipment operating parameters and status, improving inspection efficiency and quality. Furthermore, they can inspect the structural integrity of power towers, ensuring their safety and stability, and promptly identifying problems such as tower deformation and cracks. Finally, they can inspect wind turbines and power transmission and transformation equipment in wind farms, ensuring the normal operation of the wind farm. Yes, improving power generation efficiency, drone inspection speed is fast and can cover a large inspection area in a short time, improving inspection efficiency, reducing the workload and time cost of manual inspection, avoiding the safety risks of manual inspection in high-altitude and harsh environments, and ensuring the life safety of inspection personnel. The high-precision sensors and advanced detection equipment can obtain more accurate equipment operation data and status information, improving the accuracy and reliability of inspection. It is not limited by terrain, environment and other factors, and can carry out inspections in complex geographical environments and harsh weather conditions, such as mountainous areas, rivers and swamps. Therefore, there is a need for a power inspection drone with quick-release arms. Existing power line inspection drones typically have fixed or complex disassembly structures for their arms. When the drone arms are damaged in a collision during transportation, the complex disassembly structure makes it difficult to quickly replace the arms, which leads to a decrease in the efficiency of power line inspection work. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a power line inspection drone with a quick-release arm, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a power line inspection drone with a quick-release arm, comprising the power line inspection drone body, A stable bracket is fixedly installed at the bottom of the power inspection drone body; A base that is fixedly installed at the bottom of the stabilizing bracket; And an adjustment mechanism located on the side of the power inspection drone body; The adjustment mechanism includes a disassembly mechanism located on the side of the power inspection drone body; A protective mechanism is provided on the side of the power inspection drone body, and the protective mechanism is connected to the disassembly mechanism; A buffer mechanism is provided on the side of the power inspection drone body.

[0005] Preferably, the disassembly mechanism includes a mounting block, one end of which is slidably mounted on the inner wall of the power inspection drone body, and an arm is fixedly mounted on one end of the mounting block. A vertical plate is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting block, and a sleeve-type limiting block is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the vertical plate via a bearing. An arc-shaped positioning rod is contacted on the inner wall of the sleeve-type limiting block, and the bottom of the arc-shaped positioning rod is fixedly connected to the top of the power inspection drone body. A screw is mounted on the inner wall of the sleeve-type limiting block, and a sleeve is mounted on the bottom of the screw. The bottom of the sleeve is fixedly connected to the top of the power inspection drone body. When disassembling the arm... First, rotate the turntable, which in turn rotates the screw. Since the side wall of the screw is threaded to the inner wall of the sleeve, the rotation of the screw causes its bottom to disengage from the inner wall of the sleeve. Then, the position of the sleeve limiting block can be flipped, preventing it from contacting the side wall of the arc-shaped positioning rod. Next, the position of the mounting block can be pulled, causing it to slide against the inner wall of the power inspection drone body. When one end of the mounting block disengages from the inside of the power inspection drone body, the arm can be disassembled. The arm can be quickly installed by directional manipulation.

[0006] Preferably, a triangular bracket is fixedly installed on the side wall of the upright plate, and the bottom of the triangular bracket is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting block. The stability of the upright plate can be improved by the triangular bracket.

[0007] Preferably, the side wall of the screw is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the sleeve limiting block, a turntable is fixedly installed on the top of the screw, and the side wall of the screw is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the sleeve.

[0008] Preferably, there are four mounting blocks, all of which are of equal shape and size, and are evenly distributed at equal intervals on the four sides of the power inspection drone body.

[0009] Preferably, the protective mechanism includes a support plate, the side wall of the support plate is fixedly connected to the side wall of the arm, a column is fixedly installed on the top of the support plate, an installation ring is slidably installed on the side wall of the column, an installation plate is fixedly installed on the side wall of the installation ring, a long rod is fixedly installed on the top of the installation plate, an arc-shaped strip is fixedly installed on the side wall of the long rod, and a protective rod is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the arc-shaped strip.

[0010] Preferably, there are multiple protective rods, which are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the protective rods. The bottom of the mounting ring is in contact with the top of the support plate. The side wall of the mounting ring is slidably connected to the side wall of the arm. A nut is threaded onto the side wall of the column, and the side wall of the nut is in contact with the top of the mounting ring.

[0011] Preferably, there are two stabilizing supports, both of which are of the same shape and size, which can support the position of the power inspection drone.

[0012] This invention provides a power line inspection drone with a quick-release arm. It has the following advantages: (1) When the operator needs to disassemble the arm during the use of the device, the turntable is rotated first, which drives the screw to rotate. Since the side wall of the screw is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the sleeve, the bottom of the screw can be disengaged from the inner wall of the sleeve by rotating. Then the position of the sleeve limiting block can be flipped directly, so that the sleeve limiting block does not contact the side wall of the arc positioning rod. Then the position of the mounting block can be pulled directly, so that the mounting block slides on the inner wall of the power inspection drone body. When one end of the mounting block is disengaged from the inside of the power inspection drone body, the arm can be disassembled. The arm can be quickly installed by directional operation, which solves the problem that the existing power inspection drone arms are usually fixed or have complicated disassembly. When the drone arm is damaged by collision during transportation, the complicated disassembly structure is not conducive to quick replacement of the arm, which leads to a decrease in the efficiency of power inspection work.

[0013] (2) When the operator uses the arm, the mounting ring can also be installed. First, the mounting ring is aligned with the column through the positioning hole on the inner wall of the mounting ring, so that the mounting ring is installed on the top of the support plate. After the mounting ring is stable, the position of the arc strip can be supported by the mounting plate and the long rod. The arc strip further protects the side wall of the arm under the action of the protective rod, preventing the arm from being damaged by collision during flight.

[0014] (3) The present invention allows the operator to directly rotate the position of the nut. Since the inner wall of the nut is threadedly connected to the side wall of the column, the position of the mounting ring can be fixed by the nut. The stability of the protective mechanism during operation can be further improved by the nuts and columns in three different positions.

[0015] (4) After the operator uses the power inspection drone body, when the power inspection drone body lands, it can land directly on the top of the horizontal plate. When the horizontal plate slides downward, it can drive the positioning frame to descend. At this time, the connecting block will be squeezed. Under the action of the hinge rod, the displacement block will slide on the side wall of the limiting frame. The displacement block will squeeze one end of the buffer spring. The buffer springs on both sides can effectively reduce the vibration, making it easier for the operator to use the device. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the upward structure of the adjustment component of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the buffer mechanism of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the buffer mechanism of the present invention; Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the image; Figure 6 This is a partial connection diagram of the disassembly mechanism and the protective mechanism of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the protective mechanism of the present invention. Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 4 A magnified view of part B in the image.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Power line inspection drone body; 2. Stabilizing bracket; 3. Base; 4. Adjustment mechanism; 41. Disassembly mechanism; 411. Arm; 412. Mounting block; 413. Triangular bracket; 414. Vertical plate; 415. Sleeve limiting block; 416. Arc-shaped positioning rod; 417. Turntable; 418. Screw; 419. Sleeve; 42. Protective mechanism; 421. Column; 422. Support plate; 423. Nut; 424. Mounting plate; 425. Long rod; 426. Arc-shaped strip; 427. Protective rod; 43. Buffer mechanism; 431. Horizontal plate; 432. Pad plate; 433. Limiting frame; 434. Buffer spring; 435. Displacement block; 436. Hinge rod; 437. Connecting block; 438. Buffer base plate. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0019] Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the invention, and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0020] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0021] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of the present invention, specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Example 1: A preferred embodiment of the power line inspection drone with quick-release arms provided by the present invention is as follows: Figures 1 to 8 As shown: A power line inspection drone with a quick-release arm, including the power line inspection drone body 1, There are two stabilizing brackets 2 fixedly installed at the bottom of the power inspection drone body 1. The two stabilizing brackets 2 are of the same shape and size. The stabilizing brackets 2 can support the position of the power inspection drone body 1. The base 3 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the stabilizing bracket 2; And an adjustment mechanism 4 located on the side of the main body 1 of the power inspection drone; The adjustment mechanism 4 includes a disassembly mechanism 41 located on the side of the power inspection drone body 1; A protective mechanism 42 is provided on the side of the main body 1 of the power inspection drone, and the protective mechanism 42 is connected to the disassembly mechanism 41; A buffer mechanism 43 is provided on the side of the main body 1 of the power inspection drone.

[0024] The disassembly mechanism 41 includes a mounting block 412. One end of the mounting block 412 is slidably mounted on the inner wall of the power inspection drone body 1. An arm 411 is fixedly mounted on one end of the mounting block 412. A vertical plate 414 is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting block 412. A sleeve limiting block 415 is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the vertical plate 414 via a bearing. An arc-shaped positioning rod 416 is contacted on the inner wall of the sleeve limiting block 415. The bottom of the arc-shaped positioning rod 416 is fixedly connected to the top of the power inspection drone body 1. A screw 418 is mounted on the inner wall of the sleeve limiting block 415. A sleeve 419 is mounted on the bottom of the screw 418. The bottom of the sleeve 419 is fixedly connected to the top of the power inspection drone body 1.

[0025] In this embodiment, a triangular bracket 413 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the upright plate 414. The bottom of the triangular bracket 413 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting block 412. The stability of the upright plate 414 can be improved by the triangular bracket 413.

[0026] Furthermore, the side wall of the screw 418 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the sleeve limiting block 415, a turntable 417 is fixedly installed on the top of the screw 418, and the side wall of the screw 418 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 419.

[0027] Furthermore, there are four mounting blocks 412, all of which are of the same shape and size, and are evenly distributed at equal intervals on the four sides of the power inspection drone body 1.

[0028] In the specific implementation process, when the operator needs to disassemble the arm 411 while using the device, first rotate the turntable 417. The turntable 417 drives the screw 418 to rotate. Since the side wall of the screw 418 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 419, the bottom of the screw 418 can be disengaged from the inner wall of the sleeve 419 by rotating. Then, the position of the sleeve limiting block 415 can be flipped to prevent the sleeve limiting block 415 from contacting the side wall of the arc-shaped positioning rod 416. Then, the position of the mounting block 412 can be pulled to make the mounting block 412 slide on the inner wall of the power inspection drone body 1. When one end of the mounting block 412 is disengaged from the inside of the power inspection drone body 1, the arm 411 can be disassembled. The arm 411 can be quickly installed by directional operation.

[0029] Example 2: Based on Example 1, a preferred embodiment of the power line inspection drone with a quick-release arm provided by the present invention is as follows: Figures 1 to 8As shown: The protective mechanism 42 includes a support plate 422, the side wall of the support plate 422 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the arm 411, a column 421 is fixedly installed on the top of the support plate 422, an installation ring 428 is slidably installed on the side wall of the column 421, an installation plate 424 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the installation ring 428, a long rod 425 is fixedly installed on the top of the installation plate 424, an arc-shaped strip 426 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the long rod 425, and a protective rod 427 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the arc-shaped strip 426.

[0030] In this embodiment, there are multiple protective rods 427, which are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the protective rods 427. The bottom of the mounting ring 428 is in contact with the top of the support plate 422. The side wall of the mounting ring 428 is slidably connected to the side wall of the arm 411. The side wall of the column 421 is threaded with a nut 423, and the side wall of the nut 423 is in contact with the top of the mounting ring 428.

[0031] In the specific implementation process, when the operator uses the arm 411, the position of the mounting ring 428 can also be installed. First, the positioning hole on the inner wall of the mounting ring 428 is aligned with the column 421, so that the mounting ring 428 is installed on the top of the support plate 422. After the position of the mounting ring 428 is stable, the position of the arc-shaped strip 426 can be supported by the mounting plate 424 and the long rod 425. The arc-shaped strip 426, under the action of the protective rod 427, further protects the side wall of the arm 411, preventing the arm 411 from being damaged by collision during flight. The operator directly rotates the position of the nut 423. Since the inner wall of the nut 423 is threadedly connected to the side wall of the column 421, the position of the mounting ring 428 can be fixed by the nut 423. The stability of the protective mechanism 42 during operation can be further improved by the nuts 423 and the column 421 in three different positions.

[0032] Example 3: Based on Examples 1 and 2, a preferred embodiment of the power line inspection drone with a quick-release arm provided by the present invention is as follows: Figures 1 to 8As shown: The buffer mechanism 43 includes a horizontal plate 431, the top of which is in contact with the bottom of the base 3. A buffer base plate 438 is slidably installed on the side wall of the horizontal plate 431. A pad plate 432 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the buffer base plate 438. A positioning frame 439 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the horizontal plate 431. A limit frame 433 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the positioning frame 439. A displacement block 435 is slidably installed on the side wall of the limit frame 433. A buffer spring 434 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the displacement block 435. The other end of the buffer spring 434 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the positioning frame 439. A hinge rod 436 is hingedly installed on the inner wall of the limit frame 433. A connecting block 437 is hingedly installed on the other end of the hinge rod 436. The bottom of the connecting block 437 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the buffer base plate 438.

[0033] In this embodiment, there are two positioning frames 439, and the two positioning frames 439 are of the same shape and size. The inner wall of the positioning frame 439 is slidably connected to the side wall of the displacement block 435.

[0034] In the specific implementation process, after the operator uses the power inspection drone body 1, when the power inspection drone body 1 lands, it can directly land on the top of the horizontal plate 431. When the horizontal plate 431 slides downwards, it can drive... When the positioning frame 439 is lowered, the connecting block 437 will be squeezed. Under the action of the hinge rod 436, the displacement block 435 will slide on the side wall of the limiting frame 433. The displacement block 435 will squeeze one end of the buffer spring 434. The vibration can be effectively reduced by the buffer springs 434 on both sides.

[0035] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A power inspection drone with a quick-release arm, comprising the power inspection drone body (1). A stabilizing bracket (2) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the power inspection drone body (1); The base (3) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the stabilizing bracket (2); and an adjustment mechanism (4) disposed on the side of the main body (1) of the power inspection drone; characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism (4) includes a disassembly mechanism (41) located on the side of the power inspection drone body (1). The disassembly mechanism (41) includes a mounting block (412). One end of the mounting block (412) is slidably mounted on the inner wall of the power inspection drone body (1). An arm (411) is fixedly mounted on one end of the mounting block (412). A vertical plate (414) is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting block (412). The inner wall of the vertical plate (414) is rotated by a bearing. A sleeve limiting block (415) is installed, and an arc-shaped positioning rod (416) is provided in contact with the inner wall of the sleeve limiting block (415). The bottom of the arc-shaped positioning rod (416) is fixedly connected to the top of the power inspection drone body (1). A screw (418) is installed on the inner wall of the sleeve limiting block (415), and a sleeve (419) is installed at the bottom of the screw (418). The bottom of the sleeve (419) is fixedly connected to the top of the power inspection drone body (1). A protective mechanism (42) is provided on the side of the main body (1) of the power inspection drone. The protective mechanism (42) is connected to the disassembly mechanism (41). The protective mechanism (42) includes a support plate (422). The side wall of the support plate (422) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the arm (411). A column (421) is fixedly installed on the top of the support plate (422). An installation ring (428) is slidably installed on the side wall of the column (421). An installation plate (424) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the installation ring (428). A long rod (425) is fixedly installed on the top of the installation plate (424). An arc strip (426) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the long rod (425). A protective rod (427) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the arc strip (426). A triangular bracket (413) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the upright plate (414), and the bottom of the triangular bracket (413) is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting block (412). There are multiple protective rods (427), which are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the arc-shaped strip (426). The bottom of the mounting ring (428) is in contact with the top of the support plate (422). The side wall of the mounting ring (428) is slidably connected to the side wall of the arm (411). The side wall of the column (421) is threaded with a nut (423), and the side wall of the nut (423) is in contact with the top of the mounting ring (428).

2. The power line inspection drone with a quick-release arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two stabilizers (2), and the two stabilizers (2) are of the same shape and size.

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