Power line inspection robot

By designing a power line patrol robot, automatic inspection of power lines is achieved using flight mechanisms, electric push rods and rubber rollers, the problem of electric shock risk in traditional maintenance methods is solved and the inspection efficiency and safety is improved.

CN222654681UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-21云鼎科技股份有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421289641.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-06
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional power line maintenance methods can easily lead to the risk of electric shock from maintenance personnel and cannot meet the maintenance needs.

Method used

A power line inspection robot is designed, equipped with a flight mechanism, an electric push rod and a rubber roller. It quickly reaches the bottom of the line through the flight mechanism, and uses an electric push rod and a rubber roller to achieve mobile inspection along the line, and visual inspection is performed through the monitoring mechanism.

Benefits of technology

Automatic inspection of power lines is realized, the risk of manual inspection is reduced, the inspection efficiency is improved, and the inspection interruption is avoided caused by obstructions on the line.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric power line inspection robot which comprises a robot body, a flying mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the robot body, first rotating seats are symmetrically and fixedly connected to one side of the robot body, supports are arranged in the first rotating seats, and a second motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of one side of each support. The output end of the second motor is fixedly connected with a rubber roller, the electric push rod is driven to pull inwards, so that the support drives the rubber roller to be clamped on the outer surface of the power line, and at the moment, the second motor can be utilized to drive the rubber roller to be located above the line for mobile inspection. According to the electric power line inspection support, the spring is installed between the electric push rod and the movable rod, so that the support has a small-amplitude avoiding function, the phenomenon that inspection cannot be conducted due to obstacles on a line is avoided, the danger caused by manual inspection of the line is avoided, and the effect of electric power line inspection can be achieved by workers only through an external controller.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of line detection, and in particular relates to a power line inspection robot. Background Art

[0002] Power line inspection robots are an automated device used in power systems. Their main function is to remotely monitor and maintain facilities such as transmission lines and substations. These robots can replace manual inspections that are highly dangerous, high-intensity, and high-frequency, ensuring the stable operation of the power system and the safety of power supply.

[0003] Traditional power line maintenance methods mostly require staff to perform maintenance in person or use drones to inspect them. This method is prone to the risk of electric shock for maintenance personnel due to a series of factors, and thus cannot meet people's maintenance needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide a power line inspection robot to solve the problem that the traditional power line maintenance method proposed in the above background technology is mostly carried out by the staff themselves, or by using drones to inspect them. This method is prone to the risk of electric shock for the maintenance personnel due to a series of factors, and thus cannot meet people's maintenance needs.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a power line inspection robot, comprising a fuselage, a flying mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the fuselage, a first rotating seat is symmetrically fixedly connected to one side of the fuselage, a bracket is arranged inside the first rotating seat, a second motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of one side of the bracket, a rubber roller is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, a limiting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the fuselage, an electric push rod is symmetrically fixedly connected to one side of the limiting plate, a movable rod is slidably connected to the output end of the electric push rod, and a monitoring mechanism is arranged at one end of the top of the fuselage.

[0006] Preferably, the flying mechanism comprises a wing, a first motor is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the wing, and a propeller is fixedly connected to an output end of the first motor.

[0007] Preferably, a tripod is fixedly connected to the other side of the wing bottom.

[0008] Preferably, the bracket is rotatably connected to the first rotating seat via a first rotating shaft.

[0009] Preferably, a spring is fixedly connected between the output end of the electric push rod and the movable rod.

[0010] Preferably, the movable rod is rotatably connected to the bracket via a second rotating shaft.

[0011] Preferably, the monitoring mechanism includes a third motor, the output end of the third motor is fixedly connected to a positioning frame, a fixed seat is provided at the upper end inside the positioning frame, the fixed seat is fixedly connected to the output end of the fourth motor, and a high-definition camera is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed seat.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a power line inspection robot, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. The utility model provides a power line inspection robot. When in use, the inspection robot is moved to the bottom of the power line by a flight mechanism, and then the electric push rod is driven to pull inward, so that the bracket drives the rubber roller to be stuck on the outer surface of the power line. At this time, the second motor can be used to drive the rubber roller to be located above the line for mobile inspection. A spring is installed between the electric push rod and the movable rod, so that the bracket has a small avoidance function to avoid the phenomenon that obstacles on the line cannot be inspected, thereby avoiding the danger of manual inspection of the line. Manual inspection of the power line can be achieved by using an external controller;

[0014] 2. The utility model sets up a monitoring mechanism, and the monitoring mechanism provided on the power line inspection robot can capture the image information of the equipment for visual inspection and analysis.

[0015] The parts not involved in the device are the same as the existing technology or can be implemented by using the existing technology. The utility model has a scientific and reasonable structure, is safe and convenient to use, and provides great help to people. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the shaft side structure of one side of a power line inspection robot proposed by the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the shaft side structure of the other side of a power line inspection robot proposed by the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a high-definition camera of a power line inspection robot proposed in the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the electric push rod structure of a power line inspection robot proposed by the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the spring structure of a power line inspection robot proposed by the utility model;

[0022] In the figure: fuselage 1, wing 2, first motor 3, propeller 4, tripod 5, first rotating seat 6, bracket 7, first rotating shaft 8, second motor 9, rubber roller 10, limit plate 11, electric push rod 12, movable rod 13, spring 14, second rotating shaft 15, third motor 16, positioning frame 17, fixing seat 18, fourth motor 19, high-definition camera 20. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] 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.

[0024] See also Figure 1-5 The utility model provides a technical solution: a power line inspection robot, including a fuselage 1, a flying mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the fuselage 1, a first rotating seat 6 is symmetrically fixedly connected to one side of the fuselage 1, a bracket 7 is arranged inside the first rotating seat 6, a second motor 9 is fixedly connected to the upper end of one side of the bracket 7, a rubber roller 10 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 9, a limiting plate 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the fuselage 1, an electric push rod 12 is symmetrically fixedly connected to one side of the limiting plate 11, and a movable rod 13 is slidably connected to the output end of the electric push rod 12, and the inspection robot is moved to the power line through the provided flying mechanism , and then the electric push rod 12 is driven to pull inward, so that the bracket 7 drives the rubber roller 10 to get stuck on the outer surface of the power line. At this time, the second motor 9 can be used to drive the rubber roller 10 to be located above the line for mobile inspection. A spring 14 is installed between the electric push rod 12 and the movable rod 13, so that the bracket 7 has a small avoidance function to avoid the phenomenon that obstacles on the line cannot be inspected, thereby avoiding the danger of manual inspection of the line. Manual inspection can be achieved by using an external controller. A monitoring mechanism is provided at one end of the top of the fuselage 1.

[0025] In the present invention, preferably, the flight mechanism includes a wing 2, a top side of the wing 2 is fixedly connected to a first motor 3, and an output end of the first motor 3 is fixedly connected to a propeller 4.

[0026] In the present invention, preferably, a tripod 5 is fixedly connected to the other side of the bottom of the wing 2 .

[0027] In the present invention, preferably, the bracket 7 is rotatably connected to the first rotating seat 6 via the first rotating shaft 8 .

[0028] In the present invention, preferably, a spring 14 is fixedly connected between the output end of the electric push rod 12 and the movable rod 13 .

[0029] In the present invention, preferably, the movable rod 13 is rotatably connected to the bracket 7 via the second rotating shaft 15 .

[0030] In the utility model, preferably, the monitoring mechanism includes a third motor 16, the output end of the third motor 16 is fixedly connected to a positioning frame 17, a fixing seat 18 is provided at the upper end inside the positioning frame 17, the fixing seat 18 is fixedly connected to the output end of the fourth motor 19, and a high-definition camera 20 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing seat 18.

[0031] The working principle and use process of the utility model are as follows: when in use, a flying mechanism is installed at the bottom of the fuselage 1 of the robot, which includes wings 2 and propellers 4. The lifting and advancing of the flying mechanism can be realized by driving the first motor 3. The setting of the flying mechanism enables the robot to quickly reach the bottom of the power line and start the inspection work. A first rotating seat 6 is provided on one side of the fuselage 1, and a bracket 7 is arranged inside the first rotating seat 6. A second motor 9 is fixed to the upper end of the bracket 7, and a rubber roller 10 is connected to the output end of the second motor 9. When the robot reaches the bottom of the power line, the electric push rod 12 is driven to make the bracket 7 and the rubber roller 10 fit tightly on the power line, thereby realizing movement along the line. In order to make the robot have better obstacle avoidance ability, a small avoidance function is set on the bracket 7, thanks to the spring 14 installed between the bracket 7 and the movable rod 13. When encountering an obstacle on the line, the spring 1 4 can allow the bracket 7 to avoid interruption of inspection. In addition, a limit plate 11 and an electric push rod 12 are provided on the top of the fuselage 1. The output end of the electric push rod 12 is connected to a movable rod 13, and the other end of the movable rod 13 is connected to a spring 14. When the spring 14 is compressed, the robot can be fine-tuned above the line to ensure the accuracy of the inspection. A monitoring mechanism is also provided on the top of the fuselage 1, including a third motor 16. The output end of the third motor 16 is connected to a positioning frame 17. A fixing seat 18 is provided inside the positioning frame 17. The fixing seat 18 is connected to a high-definition camera 20. The camera can monitor the power line in real time and transmit the image information back to the control center so that personnel can judge the status of the line. In general, this power line inspection robot realizes automatic inspection of the power line through a series of precise mechanical structures and motor drives, which not only improves the inspection efficiency but also reduces the risk of manual inspection.

[0032] 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. A power line inspection robot, comprising a body (1), characterized in that: A flying mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the fuselage (1); a first rotating seat (6) is symmetrically fixedly connected to one side of the fuselage (1); a bracket (7) is arranged inside the first rotating seat (6); a second motor (9) is fixedly connected to the upper end of one side of the bracket (7); a rubber roller (10) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (9); a limiting plate (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the fuselage (1); an electric push rod (12) is symmetrically fixedly connected to one side of the limiting plate (11); a movable rod (13) is slidably connected to the output end of the electric push rod (12); and a monitoring mechanism is arranged at one end of the top of the fuselage (1).

2. A power line inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flying mechanism comprises a wing (2), a first motor (3) is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the wing (2), and a propeller (4) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor (3).

3. A power line inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The other side of the bottom of the wing (2) is fixedly connected with a tripod (5).

4. The power line inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (7) is rotatably connected to the first rotating seat (6) via a first rotating shaft (8).

5. The power line inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spring (14) is fixedly connected between the output end of the electric push rod (12) and the movable rod (13).

6. The power line inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable rod (13) is rotatably connected to the bracket (7) via a second rotating shaft (15).

7. The power line inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring mechanism comprises a third motor (16), the output end of the third motor (16) is fixedly connected to a positioning frame (17), a fixing seat (18) is provided at the upper end inside the positioning frame (17), the fixing seat (18) is fixedly connected to the output end of the fourth motor (19), and a high-definition camera (20) is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing seat (18).