Unattended photovoltaic power station inspection device

Through the unattended photovoltaic power station inspection device, high-definition cameras, infrared thermal imagers and sensors are used for multi-angle adjustment and real-time data acquisition, solving the problems of low efficiency and safety hazards of traditional manual inspections, and achieving efficient and intelligent The inspection process and the equipment is ensured to operate stably through solar power.

CN222215692UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-20ANHUI BOYUAN INTELLIGENT STORAGE NEW ENERGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420942645.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-06
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-06

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Technical Problem

Traditional photovoltaic power station inspection methods rely on labor, are inefficient, have safety hazards, and face inconvenient transportation and poor communication when inspecting remote areas.

Method used

An unattended photovoltaic power station inspection device is designed, including inspection robot body, adjustment components and control devices, and multi-angle adjustment and real-time data acquisition is used to use high-definition cameras, infrared thermal imagers and sensors, and drive and algorithms. The processing achieves precise control and ensures automation and intelligence of inspections.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and reliability of inspections, reduces the possibility of human intervention, improves the quality and efficiency of inspections, and realizes energy-saving and environmentally friendly power supply through solar panels and batteries to ensure stable operation of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an unattended photovoltaic power station inspection device, which relates to the technical field of photovoltaic power station inspection and comprises an inspection robot body, a sealing plate is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the inspection robot body, and a fixing block is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the sealing plate. Precise control over inspection equipment is achieved, the adjusting assembly is driven by a motor to achieve multi-angle adjustment, a high-definition camera and an infrared thermal imager can flexibly adapt to different inspection requirements, comprehensive and careful observation of a photovoltaic power station is ensured, and the control device obtains real-time data through a sensor and generates a control instruction through algorithm processing. The intelligent control mode not only improves the accuracy and reliability of the inspection, but also enables the whole inspection process to be more automatic and intelligent, reduces the possibility of human intervention, and improves the quality and efficiency of the inspection.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of photovoltaic power station inspection, in particular to an unmanned photovoltaic power station inspection device. Background Art

[0002] With the transformation of the global energy structure and the rapid development of renewable energy, photovoltaic power generation, as a clean and renewable energy form, is becoming more and more widely used. As an important carrier of photovoltaic power generation, the operation stability and power generation efficiency of photovoltaic power stations are crucial. However, traditional photovoltaic power station inspection methods mostly rely on manual labor, which is not only inefficient but also has safety risks.

[0003] Manual inspection of photovoltaic power stations requires workers to go up and down the panels and perform tedious inspection operations, which is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also easily affected by factors such as weather. In addition, since photovoltaic power stations are usually located in remote areas, workers may also face problems such as inconvenient transportation and poor communication during the inspection process. What is more serious is that there are certain safety hazards in the manual inspection process, such as the risk of working at heights and the risk of electric shock.

[0004] Therefore, based on the above search and in combination with the prior art, an unmanned photovoltaic power station inspection device is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an unattended photovoltaic power station inspection device to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] An unattended photovoltaic power station inspection device comprises an inspection robot body, a sealing plate is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the inspection robot body, a fixed block is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the sealing plate, a fisheye camera is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the fixed block, a support block is arranged above the fixed block, and a high-definition camera and an infrared thermal imager are respectively arranged on the two side walls of the support block; an adjustment component is arranged between the support block and the fixed block for adjusting the angle of the support block; and a control device is arranged on the support block.

[0008] Furthermore, the adjustment component includes: a circular plate, which is fixedly installed inside the fisheye camera, and the inside of the circular plate is rotatably connected to a rotating disk through a bearing, and the top surface of the rotating disk of the fisheye camera is provided with a circular groove, the circular plate is located on the side wall of the circular groove, and a first motor is fixedly installed inside the circular groove, and the output shaft of the first motor is connected to the bottom surface of the rotating disk.

[0009] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly also includes: two support plates, the two support plates are respectively fixedly mounted on the two side walls of the rotating disk, a rotating column is rotatably connected between the two support plates, a connecting block is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the rotating column, the top surface of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support block, a second motor is fixedly mounted on the side wall of one of the support plates, and the output shaft of the second motor is connected to one side of the rotating column.

[0010] Furthermore, the control device includes: a lower shell, the lower shell is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the support block, an upper shell is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the lower shell, an antenna is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the upper shell, a partition is fixedly mounted between the lower shell and the upper shell, and a sensor is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the partition.

[0011] Furthermore, the control device also includes: an actuator, which is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface inside the lower shell, a controller is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the lower shell, a human-machine interface is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface inside the lower shell, and a communication module is fixedly mounted between the actuator and the human-machine interface.

[0012] Furthermore, two heat dissipation holes are provided on the bottom surface inside the lower shell, and heat dissipation fans are fixedly installed on the bottom surface inside the lower shell above the two heat dissipation holes.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0014] 1. By setting up adjustment components and control devices, precise control of the inspection equipment is achieved. The adjustment components are driven by motors to achieve multi-angle adjustment, so that the high-definition camera and infrared thermal imager can flexibly adapt to different inspection needs, ensuring comprehensive and detailed observation of the photovoltaic power station. The control device obtains real-time data through sensors, generates control instructions through algorithm processing, and realizes precise control of the inspection robot. This intelligent control method not only improves the accuracy and reliability of inspections, but also makes the entire inspection process more automated and intelligent, reduces the possibility of human intervention, and improves the quality and efficiency of inspections;

[0015] 2. By installing solar panels and batteries, energy saving and environmental protection are achieved while ensuring continuous power supply to the equipment. The heat dissipation holes and cooling fans inside the control device can effectively reduce the temperature of the equipment and ensure stable operation of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the inspection robot body of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a regulating component of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the adjustment component of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the control device of the utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1. Inspection robot body; 2. Sealing plate; 3. Fixing block; 4. Fisheye camera; 5. Support block; 6. High-definition camera; 7. Infrared thermal imager; 8. Control device; 9. Round plate; 10. Bearing; 11. Rotating disk; 12. Round groove; 13. First motor; 14. Support plate; 15. Rotating column; 16. Connecting block; 17. Second motor; 18. Lower shell; 19. Upper shell; 20. Antenna; 21. Partition; 22. Sensor; 23. Actuator; 24. Controller; 25. Human-machine interface; 26. Communication module; 27. Heat dissipation hole; 28. Cooling fan; 29. ​​Solar panel; 30. Cavity; 31. Battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0023] In a typical implementation of this application, please refer to Figure 1 to Figure 5, an unattended photovoltaic power station inspection device, including an inspection robot body 1, the inspection robot body 1 is a prior art, the publication number is CN219115314U, the Chinese patent named inspection robot has been published, the top surface of the inspection robot body 1 is fixedly installed with a sealing plate 2, the top surface of the sealing plate 2 is fixedly installed with a fixing block 3, the interior of the inspection robot body 1 is provided with a cavity 30, the interior of the cavity 30 is fixedly installed with a battery 31, the battery 31 is used to power the equipment, both side walls of the fixing block 3 are fixedly installed with solar panels 29, the solar panels 29 are electrically connected to the battery 31, the side walls of the fixing block 3 are fixedly installed with a fisheye camera 4, and the top of the fixing block 3 is provided with A support block 5, on both side walls of the support block 5, a high-definition camera 6 and an infrared thermal imager 7 are respectively arranged, the high-definition camera 6 and the infrared thermal imager 7 are used to collect images and video data of the photovoltaic power station in real time, an adjustment component is arranged between the support block 5 and the fixed block 3, for adjusting the angle of the support block 5, a control device 8 is arranged on the support block 5, the control device 8 is responsible for the movement control of the inspection robot body 1 and the planning of the inspection route, the control device 8 independently plans the inspection route according to the layout and inspection requirements of the photovoltaic power station, and controls the inspection robot body 1 to inspect according to the predetermined route, and at the same time, the control device 8 can also dynamically adjust the inspection route according to the real-time collected data to ensure the comprehensiveness and efficiency of the inspection;

[0024] As a preferred implementation in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 to Figure 4 The adjusting component includes: a circular plate 9, which is fixedly mounted inside the fisheye camera 4. The inside of the circular plate 9 is rotatably connected to a rotating disk 11 through a bearing 10. A circular groove 12 is provided on the top surface of the rotating disk 11, and the circular plate 9 is located on the side wall of the circular groove 12. A first motor 13 is fixedly mounted inside the circular groove 12. The output shaft of the first motor 13 is connected to the bottom surface of the rotating disk 11. When the output shaft of the first motor 13 rotates, the rotating disk 11 will rotate synchronously. The adjusting component also includes: two support plates 14, which are respectively fixedly mounted on the two side walls of the rotating disk 11, and between the two support plates 14 A rotating column 15 is rotatably connected, a connecting block 16 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the rotating column 15, the top surface of the connecting block 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the supporting block 5, a second motor 17 is fixedly installed on the side wall of one of the supporting plates 14, and the output shaft of the second motor 17 is connected to one side of the rotating column 15. When the output shaft of the second motor 17 rotates, the rotating column 15 will rotate synchronously, so that the connecting block 16 fixedly connected to the rotating column 15 and the supporting block 5 fixedly connected to the connecting block 16 will rotate synchronously, so that the high-definition camera 6 and the infrared thermal imager 7 on the supporting block 5 can be adjusted at multiple angles, so that the photovoltaic inspection is more comprehensive and careful;

[0025] As a preferred implementation in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 to Figure 5The control device 8 includes: a lower shell 18, which is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the support block 5, and an upper shell 19 is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the lower shell 18. The lower shell 18 and the upper shell 19 are used to protect the internal parts. An antenna 20 is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the upper shell 19, and the antenna 20 is used to receive signals. A partition 21 is fixedly mounted between the lower shell 18 and the upper shell 19. The partition 21 is used to isolate the two parts to prevent the two parts from being stacked together and causing slow heat dissipation. A sensor 22 is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the partition 21. The sensor 22 is used to detect and obtain various information of the controlled object, such as temperature, pressure, flow, position, etc. This information is the basis for the control device 8 to make decisions and adjustments. The control device 8 also includes: an actuator 23, which is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface inside the lower shell 18. The actuator 23 drives according to the instructions of the controller 24. The controlled object performs corresponding actions. A controller 24 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the lower shell 18. The controller 24 receives information from the sensor 22, processes the information through a preset algorithm or program, and generates a control instruction to send to the actuator 23. A human-machine interface 25 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the interior of the lower shell 18. The human-machine interface 25 is an interface for the operator to interact with the automatic control system. It allows the operator to monitor the status of the system, input control instructions, and modify system parameters. A communication module 26 is fixedly installed between the actuator 23 and the human-machine interface 25. The communication module 26 is responsible for data exchange and communication between the various components inside the control device 8 and between the system and other systems. Two heat dissipation holes 27 are provided on the bottom surface inside the lower shell 18. A heat dissipation fan 28 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the interior of the lower shell 18 above the two heat dissipation holes 27.

[0026] Working principle:

[0027] When in use, the inspection robot body 1 performs autonomous movement and inspection work. A cavity 30 is provided inside the inspection robot body 1, in which a battery 31 is installed to power the entire device. At the same time, the solar panels 29 on the two side walls of the fixed block 3 can collect solar energy and convert it into electrical energy to charge the battery 31, thereby achieving energy saving and environmental protection. During the inspection process, the high-definition camera 6 and the infrared thermal imager 7 are respectively responsible for collecting images and video data of the photovoltaic power station and temperature distribution information. The high-definition camera 6 can capture subtle changes on the surface of the power station, while the infrared thermal imager 7 can detect potential hot spots to prevent malfunctions. The design of the adjustment component enables the high-definition camera 6 and the infrared thermal imager 7 to be adjusted at multiple angles. By driving the rotating disk 11 to rotate through the first motor 13, the support block 5 and the equipment thereon can be adjusted horizontally, while the second motor 17 controls the rotation of the rotating column 15 to achieve vertical adjustment. Such a design enables the inspection device to observe the photovoltaic power station in all directions and at multiple angles to ensure the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the inspection. The control device 8 is the core part of the entire inspection device. The sensor 22 detects the environmental parameters of the power station in real time, such as temperature, humidity, etc., and transmits the data to the controller 24. The controller 24 analyzes and processes the data according to the preset algorithm and program, and generates control instructions according to the analysis results. These instructions are sent to the actuator 23 through the communication module 26 to drive the inspection robot body 1 to move and adjust the angles of the high-definition camera 6 and the infrared thermal imager 7. At the same time, the human-machine interface 25 allows the operator to remotely monitor and control the inspection device to achieve human-machine interaction. During the inspection process, the heat dissipation holes 27 and the heat dissipation fan 28 work together to ensure that the temperature inside the control device 8 will not be too high, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the equipment. In addition, the antenna 20 is responsible for receiving instructions and data from the remote server to achieve communication with the remote server.

[0028] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention according to the technical scheme and the utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An unmanned photovoltaic power station inspection device, comprising an inspection robot body (1), characterized in that: A sealing plate (2) is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the inspection robot body (1), a fixing block (3) is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the sealing plate (2), a fisheye camera (4) is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the fixing block (3), a supporting block (5) is arranged above the fixing block (3), and a high-definition camera (6) and an infrared thermal imager (7) are respectively arranged on the two side walls of the supporting block (5); An adjustment component is provided between the support block (5) and the fixed block (3) for adjusting the angle of the support block (5); A control device (8) is provided on the support block (5).

2. The unmanned photovoltaic power station inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment component comprises: A circular plate (9), wherein the circular plate (9) is fixedly mounted inside a fisheye camera (4), wherein a rotating disk (11) is rotatably connected inside the circular plate (9) via a bearing (10), wherein a circular groove (12) is formed on the top surface of the rotating disk (11) and the fisheye camera (4), wherein the circular plate (9) is located on the side wall of the circular groove (12), wherein a first motor (13) is fixedly mounted inside the circular groove (12), and wherein an output shaft of the first motor (13) is connected to the bottom surface of the rotating disk (11).

3. The unmanned photovoltaic power station inspection device according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The adjustment component also includes: Two support plates (14), the two support plates (14) are respectively fixedly mounted on the two side walls of the rotating disk (11), a rotating column (15) is rotatably connected between the two support plates (14), a connecting block (16) is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the rotating column (15), the top surface of the connecting block (16) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support block (5), a second motor (17) is fixedly mounted on the side wall of one of the support plates (14), and the output shaft of the second motor (17) is connected to one side of the rotating column (15).

4. The unmanned photovoltaic power station inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control device (8) comprises: A lower shell (18), wherein the lower shell (18) is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the support block (5), an upper shell (19) is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the lower shell (18), an antenna (20) is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the upper shell (19), a partition (21) is fixedly mounted between the lower shell (18) and the upper shell (19), and a sensor (22) is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the partition (21).

5. The unmanned photovoltaic power station inspection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control device (8) further comprises: An actuator (23) is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of a lower shell (18), a controller (24) is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the lower shell (18), a human-machine interface (25) is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the lower shell (18), and a communication module (26) is fixedly mounted between the actuator (23) and the human-machine interface (25).

6. The unmanned photovoltaic power station inspection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two heat dissipation holes (27) are provided on the bottom surface inside the lower shell (18), and a heat dissipation fan (28) is fixedly installed on the bottom surface inside the lower shell (18) above the two heat dissipation holes (27).

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    CN219115314U

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