Unmanned high-altitude device for pruning tree ends

Abstract

An unmanned aerial device for tree end pruning comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle, a power output mechanism, a rotating disc and a pruning arm, and is characterized in that the power output mechanism is arranged on the lower portion of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the upper end of the rotating disc is rotationally connected with a driving shaft of the power output mechanism, and the pruning arm is rotationally arranged in the middle of the rotating disc; according to the scheme, the unmanned aerial vehicle is adopted as a main lifting working part of the pruning equipment, the power output mechanism is arranged to drive the rotating disc to rotate, the pruning arms are popped out through centrifugal force, branches and leaves at the tail ends of trees are pruned and cut through high-speed rotation, large high-altitude pruning equipment does not need to be used, and high-altitude work of personnel is not needed; and the working difficulty is reduced, and meanwhile, the danger of personnel is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model provides a pruning device, in particular to an unmanned high-altitude device for pruning tree ends. Background Art

[0002] The contradiction between forest and electricity has always been the biggest hidden danger to the safe and reliable operation of distribution network lines. In recent years, due to the requirements of high-quality power supply and the high cost, low efficiency and high risk of felling trees, the contradiction between forest and electricity has become more and more prominent, posing a great hidden danger to the safe and stable operation of distribution network lines. The existing method is mainly to manually climb to high altitudes for pruning. The construction equipment used is large and time-consuming and labor-intensive, and working at high altitudes is relatively dangerous for humans. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides an unmanned high-altitude device for pruning tree ends, which is used to solve the technical problems in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0004] An unmanned high-altitude device for tree-top pruning comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle, a power output mechanism, a rotating disk, and a pruning arm, wherein the power output mechanism is arranged at the lower part of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the upper end of the rotating disk is rotatably connected to the driving shaft of the power output mechanism, the pruning arm is rotatably arranged in the middle part of the rotating disk, a support box is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the unmanned aerial vehicle, the power output mechanism is arranged in the supporting box, and the driving shaft of the power output mechanism is rotatably extended out of the lower end of the supporting box, the upper part of the rotating disk is a top disk, and the lower part is a bottom disk, a gap is arranged between the top disk and the bottom disk, at least two groups of pruning arms are arranged, the end of the pruning arm is rotatably arranged between the gap between the top disk and the bottom disk, and the pruning arm is equidistantly mirrored at the gap of the rotating disk, the pruning arm is curved, and the outer end surface of the pruning arm is arranged with saw teeth.

[0005] Preferably, an unmanned aerial device for tree-top pruning is characterized in that the drone is provided with at least six support arms, protective cages are provided at the ends of the support arms, and the propellers of the drone are rotatably arranged inside the protective cages.

[0006] Preferably, the unmanned aerial device for tree-top pruning is characterized in that load-bearing support frames are provided in an equidistant array on the lower end surface of the chassis of the rotating disk.

[0007] Preferably, an unmanned aerial device for tree-top pruning is characterized in that a connecting column is provided in the middle of the gap between the top plate and the bottom plate of the rotating disk, a fixed shaft is provided on the side of the gap between the top plate and the bottom plate, and the pruning arm is rotatably sleeved outside the fixed shaft.

[0008] Preferably, an unmanned aerial device for tree-end pruning is characterized in that the lower end surface of the pruning arm is provided with a return spring through a support sleeve, fixed hooks are extended from the upper and lower ends of the spring, and a fixing column is provided between the lower end surface of the pruning arm and the upper end surface of the chassis of the rotating disk, and the fixing hook is hung on the fixing hook.

[0009] Preferably, an unmanned aerial device for tree-top pruning is characterized in that guide vanes are arranged on the lower end surface of the support arm of the drone, and the guide vane structure is a longitudinally twisted structure.

[0010] Preferably, an unmanned aerial device for tree-top pruning is characterized in that a first energy supply unit is provided at the top center of the drone, and a second energy supply unit is provided at the side end of the support box.

[0011] Beneficial effects: This solution uses a drone as the main lifting and working part of the pruning equipment. A power output mechanism is provided to drive the rotating disk to rotate. The centrifugal force causes the pruning arm to pop out, and the pruning and cutting of the branches and leaves at the end of the tree are achieved through high-speed rotation. There is no need to use large-scale high-altitude pruning equipment, and no personnel are required to work at high altitudes. This reduces the difficulty of the work while also reducing the risk to personnel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The drawings constituting a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the drawings:

[0013] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 It is a partial structural analysis diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a rotating disk of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the trimming arm of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a fixed box of the present utility model.

[0018] In the figure: drone 1, support box 101, second energy supply unit 1011, support arm 102, protection cage 103 guide vane 104, first energy supply unit 105, power output mechanism 2, rotating disk 3, top disk 301, bottom disk 302, load-bearing support frame 303, fixed shaft 304, trimming arm 4, sawtooth 401, return spring 402, fixed hook 403. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0020] It should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more; the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inside", "outside", "front end", "rear end", "head", "tail", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0021] Furthermore, the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] At the same time, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 5 The unmanned high-altitude device for tree-top pruning shown in the figure comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle 1, a power output mechanism 2, a rotating disk 3, and a pruning arm 4, wherein the power output mechanism 2 is arranged at the lower part of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1, the upper end of the rotating disk 3 is rotatably connected to the driving shaft of the power output mechanism 2, the pruning arm 4 is rotatably arranged in the middle part of the rotating disk 3, a supporting box 101 is fixedly provided at the lower end of the unmanned aerial vehicle 1, the power output mechanism 2 is arranged in the supporting box 101, and the driving shaft of the power output mechanism 2 is rotatably extended out of the lower end of the supporting box 101, the upper part of the rotating disk 3 is a top disk 301, and the lower part is a bottom disk 302, a gap is provided between the top disk 301 and the bottom disk, the pruning arm 4 is provided with at least two groups, the end of the pruning arm 4 is rotatably arranged between the gap between the top disk 301 and the bottom disk, and the pruning arm 4 is equidistantly mirrored at the gap of the rotating disk 3, the pruning arm 4 is curved, and the outer end surface of the pruning arm 4 is arranged with saw teeth 401.

[0024] Furthermore, the drone 1 is provided with at least six support arms 102 , and a protective cage 103 is provided at the end of the support arm 102 , and the propeller of the drone 1 is rotatably arranged inside the protective cage 103 .

[0025] Furthermore, load-bearing support frames 303 are provided in an equidistant array on the lower end surface of the chassis of the rotating disk 3 .

[0026] Furthermore, a connecting column is provided in the middle of the gap between the top plate 301 and the bottom plate of the rotating plate 3 , a fixed shaft 304 is provided at the side of the gap between the top plate 301 and the bottom plate, and the trimming arm 4 is rotatably sleeved outside the fixed shaft 304 .

[0027] Furthermore, the lower end surface of the trimming arm 4 is provided with a return spring 402 through a support sleeve, and the upper and lower ends of the return spring are extended with fixed hooks 403. The lower end surface of the trimming arm 4 and the upper end surface of the chassis of the rotating disk 3 are provided with a fixing column, and the fixing hook 403 is hung on the fixing hook 403.

[0028] Furthermore, the lower end surface of the support arm 102 of the drone 1 is provided with a guide vane 104 , and the guide vane 104 has a longitudinally twisted structure.

[0029] Furthermore, a first energy supply unit 105 is provided at the top center of the drone 1 , and a second energy supply unit 1011 is provided at the side end of the support box 101 .

[0030] The power output mechanism 2 described in this solution adopts a driving motor or a fuel motor, and the first energy supply unit 105 and the second energy supply unit 1011 adopt a high-voltage battery or a fuel tank, and the selectivity is determined by the selection of the power output mechanism 2. In the case where the driving unit of the drone 1 of this solution adopts a motor, the first energy supply unit 105 is a high-voltage battery. In the case where the driving unit of the drone 1 of this solution adopts a fuel engine, the first energy supply unit 105 is a fuel tank. The take-off and landing of the drone 1 is controlled by artificial remote control. When the drone 1 is started and rises to a certain height, the hovering mode is enabled, and the power output mechanism 2 is started by artificial remote control. The power output mechanism 2 is fixed in the support box 101, and the drive shaft rotates to extend the The lower end of the support box 101 is extended out, and the driving connection rotating disk is driven. The rotating disk rotates at a high speed, and the pruning arm 4 is rotated and thrown out by centrifugal force. The pruning arm 4 is curved, and the branches and leaves at the end are pruned by the sawtooth 401 at the outer end. After the pruning is completed, the power output mechanism 2 is closed, and the centrifugal force of the turntable is reduced. The pruning arm 4 rebounds through the action of the return spring 402, so that the length of the two ends of the pruning arm 4 is trimmed, which is convenient for the landing of the UAV 1. During the flight of the UAV 1, the guide plate 104 at the lower end of the support arm 102 plays a role in stabilizing the airflow, thereby ensuring normal flight, and the protective cage 103 prevents birds or branches from affecting the propeller of the UAV 1. After the work is completed, the rotating disk 3 stops and the load-bearing support frame 303 of the array at the bottom of the rotating disk 3 is used to support the landing.

[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial device for tree-top pruning, comprising a drone (1), a power output mechanism (2), a rotating disk (3), and a pruning arm (4). Features The power output mechanism (2) is arranged at the lower part of the drone (1); the upper end of the rotating disk (3) is rotatably connected to the driving shaft of the power output mechanism (2); the trimming arm (4) is rotatably arranged at the middle part of the rotating disk (3); a support box (101) is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the drone (1); the power output mechanism (2) is arranged in the supporting box (101); and the driving shaft of the power output mechanism (2) is rotatably extended out of the lower end of the supporting box (101); the upper part of the rotating disk (3) is a top disk (301); and the lower part is a bottom disk (302); a gap is arranged between the top disk (301) and the bottom disk; at least two groups of the trimming arms (4) are provided; the ends of the trimming arms (4) are rotatably arranged between the gap between the top disk (301) and the bottom disk; and the trimming arms (4) are equidistantly mirror-imaged at the gap of the rotating disk (3); the trimming arms (4) are curved; and saw teeth (401) are arranged on the outer end surfaces of the trimming arms (4).

2. The unmanned aerial device for tree-top pruning according to claim 1, Features The drone (1) is provided with at least six support arms (102), the ends of the support arms (102) are provided with protection cages (103), and the propellers of the drone (1) are rotatably arranged inside the protection cages (103).

3. The unmanned aerial device for tree-top pruning according to claim 1, Features The lower end surface of the chassis of the rotating disk (3) is provided with load-bearing support frames (303) in an equidistant array.

4. The unmanned aerial device for tree-top pruning according to claim 1, Features A connecting column is provided in the middle of the gap between the top plate (301) and the bottom plate of the rotating plate (3), a fixed shaft (304) is provided at the side of the gap between the top plate (301) and the bottom plate, and the trimming arm (4) is rotatably sleeved outside the fixed shaft (304).

5. The unmanned aerial device for tree-top pruning according to claim 1, Features The lower end surface of the trimming arm (4) is provided with a return spring (402) through a support sleeve, and the upper and lower ends of the return spring are extended with fixing hooks (403). The lower end surface of the trimming arm (4) and the upper end surface of the base of the rotating disk (3) are provided with fixing columns, and the fixing hooks (403) are hung on the fixing hooks (403).

6. The unmanned aerial device for tree-top pruning according to claim 1, Features The lower end surface of the support arm (102) of the drone (1) is provided with guide vanes (104), and the guide vanes (104) are longitudinally twisted structures.

7. The unmanned aerial device for tree-top pruning according to claim 1, Features A first energy supply unit (105) is provided at the top center of the drone (1), and a second energy supply unit (1011) is provided at the side end of the support box (101).

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