Unmanned aerial vehicle structure and drainage plate bolt fastening device based on same

Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle structure and a drainage plate bolt fastening device based on the same, the unmanned aerial vehicle structure comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body, a walking device and a mechanical arm assembly, the unmanned aerial vehicle body is used for providing power for the whole unmanned aerial vehicle structure to advance and ascend, and the walking device is used for driving the unmanned aerial vehicle structure to move forwards. The walking device is used for being matched with a power transmission line to achieve walking of the unmanned aerial vehicle on the power transmission line, one end of the mechanical arm assembly is used for being connected with an unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the other end of the mechanical arm assembly is used for being connected with different overhauling assemblies, so that overhauling operation of the power transmission line is completed. The walking device is matched with the power transmission line, the unmanned aerial vehicle body provides on-line power and on-line walking power for the structure, and due to the fact that the unmanned aerial vehicle structure is provided with the mechanical arm assembly, different maintenance assemblies can be arranged on the mechanical arm assembly, and therefore power transmission line maintenance work of different work types is completed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of line maintenance, and particularly to an unmanned aerial vehicle structure and a drainage plate bolt fastening device based on the structure. Background Art

[0002] The transmission lines are widely distributed and operate outdoors for a long time, and are often affected by the surrounding environment and natural changes. In order to ensure the safety of the transmission lines, it is usually necessary to inspect the transmission lines; the conventional inspection method is that the staff observes, checks and measures the components of the transmission line with eyes, telescopes and other tools and instruments, with a large workload and high labor cost.

[0003] At present, line inspection robots have appeared on the market. By placing the robot on the transmission line and driving it forward along the line by its own driving motor, the inspection can be completed. However, the conventional line inspection robots have difficulties in getting on the line and are difficult to cross the towers for operation.

[0004] In view of this, this application is hereby proposed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In view of the above problems, on the one hand, the embodiment of the utility model provides an unmanned aerial vehicle structure. Through structural design, the walking device cooperates with the transmission line, and the unmanned aerial vehicle body provides the power for the structure to land on the line and move forward on the line. And because the unmanned aerial vehicle structure is provided with a robotic arm assembly, different maintenance components can be arranged on the robotic arm assembly, so as to complete the maintenance operations of transmission lines of different work types; on the other hand, the embodiment of the utility model provides a drainage plate bolt fastening device, which can realize the drainage plate bolt fastening operation based on the above unmanned aerial vehicle structure, while improving the work efficiency and reducing the risk of the staff.

[0006] The utility model is realized through the following technical solutions:

[0007] First Aspect

[0008] The embodiment of the utility model provides an unmanned aerial vehicle structure, including an unmanned aerial vehicle body for providing forward and ascending power; a walking device for cooperating with the transmission line and arranged on one side of the unmanned aerial vehicle body; a robotic arm assembly, one end of which is connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the other end of which is used for connecting a maintenance component to complete the maintenance operation of the transmission line.

[0009] In this solution, the UAV structure includes a UAV body, a walking device, and a robotic arm assembly. Among them, the UAV body is used to provide the power for the entire UAV structure to move forward and ascend. The walking device is used to cooperate with the transmission line to enable the UAV to walk on the transmission line. One end of the robotic arm assembly is used to connect to the UAV body, and the other end of the robotic arm assembly is used to connect different maintenance components, so as to complete the maintenance operation of the transmission line. Through the structural design of this UAV structure, the walking device cooperates with the transmission line, and the UAV body provides the power for the structure to land on the line and move online. Moreover, since this UAV structure is provided with a robotic arm assembly, different maintenance components can be set on the robotic arm assembly to complete the maintenance operations of transmission lines of different work types.

[0010] Further, the UAV body includes two axially arranged square carbon tubes in parallel. A transverse square carbon tube is arranged in the spaced space formed by the two axially arranged square carbon tubes, and the transverse square carbon tube is used to connect the two axially arranged square carbon tubes; and it also includes a rotor power assembly for providing power. One end of the rotor power assembly is connected to the axially arranged square carbon tube, and a propeller is arranged at the other end of the rotor power assembly.

[0011] Further, the rotor power assembly includes a front rotor unit, a middle rotor unit, and a rear rotor unit. Among them, the front rotor unit, the middle rotor unit, and the rear rotor unit are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the axially arranged square carbon tube.

[0012] Further, the front rotor unit and the rear rotor unit are inclined with respect to the plane formed by the two axially arranged square carbon tubes, and the ends of the front rotor unit and the rear rotor unit where the propellers are arranged are relatively located on the side away from the ground when the UAV structure is flying.

[0013] Further, the middle rotor unit is inclined with respect to the plane formed by the two axially arranged square carbon tubes, and the end of the middle rotor unit where the propeller is arranged is relatively located on the side close to the ground when the UAV structure is flying.

[0014] Further, the UAV body is also provided with a camera structure, where the camera structure is relatively close to the robotic arm assembly.

[0015] Further, the walking device includes two walking units, and the two walking units are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the axially arranged square carbon tube.

[0016] Further, the walking unit includes a walking wheel structure and a pressing wheel structure. Among them, the walking wheel structure is used to cooperate with the transmission line, and the pressing wheel structure is used to cooperate with the walking wheel structure; when the pressing wheel structure cooperates with the walking wheel structure, the transmission line is located between the pressing wheel structure and the walking wheel structure.

[0017] Further, the drone body further includes a walking frame structure. One end of the walking frame structure is a connection end, and the connection end is connected to the axial square carbon tube. The other end of the walking frame structure is a guiding end, and the guiding end is used to guide the transmission line to the walking device.

[0018] Second aspect

[0019] The embodiment of the present invention also provides a drainage plate bolt tightening device, which includes the above-mentioned drone structure, and is characterized in that it further includes a bolt tightening tool. The bolt tightening tool includes a mounting plate, and the mounting plate is provided with a tightening mechanism and a driving mechanism; among them, the tightening mechanism includes two tightening units, and each tightening unit includes a sleeve and a tightening motor coaxially arranged relative to the sleeve; among them, one end of the sleeve is a mating end, and the mating end is used to cooperate with the drainage plate bolt. The other end of the sleeve is connected to the power output shaft of the tightening motor, and the mating ends of the two sleeves are arranged oppositely to form a receiving space for receiving the drainage plate bolt; the driving mechanism is used to drive the two tightening units to approach or separate to change the size of the receiving space.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0021] The present invention provides a drone structure, which includes a drone body, a walking device and a robotic arm assembly. Among them, the drone body is used to provide the power for the entire drone structure to move forward and ascend. The walking device is used to cooperate with the transmission line to realize the walking of the drone on the transmission line. One end of the robotic arm assembly is used to connect to the drone body, and the other end of the robotic arm assembly is used to connect different maintenance components, so as to complete the maintenance operation of the transmission line. Through the structural design of the drone structure, the walking device cooperates with the transmission line, and the drone body provides the power for the structure to land on the line and move online. And because the drone structure is provided with a robotic arm assembly, different maintenance components can be set on the robotic arm assembly, so as to complete the maintenance operations of transmission lines of different work types.

[0022] The embodiment of the present invention provides a drainage plate bolt tightening device, which is based on the above-mentioned drone structure and can realize the drainage plate bolt tightening operation, improving work efficiency and reducing the risk of staff at the same time. Description of the drawings

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other relevant drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the drone structure provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 Partial structural schematic diagram of the drone body provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 Structural schematic diagram of the rotor power assembly provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 Structural schematic diagram of the traveling device provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 Structural schematic diagram of the drainage plate bolt fastening device provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 Structural schematic diagram of the bolt fastening tool provided by the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Marks in the drawings and corresponding component names:

[0031] 100 - Drone body, 110 - Axial square carbon tube, 120 - Transverse square carbon tube, 131 - Front rotor unit, 132 - Middle rotor unit, 133 - Rear rotor unit, 140 - Camera structure, 150 - Traveling frame structure, 200 - Traveling device, 210 - Traveling wheel structure, 220 - Pressing wheel structure, 300 - Manipulator assembly, 400 - Bolt fastening tool, 410 - Mounting plate, 420 - Tightening unit, 421 - Sleeve, 422 - Tightening motor, 430 - Driving mechanism. Specific embodiments

[0032] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0033] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present utility model. However, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that: the present utility model may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures, circuits, materials, or methods have not been specifically described to avoid obscuring the present utility model.

[0034] Throughout the specification, references to "one embodiment", "an embodiment", "one example", or "an example" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment of the present utility model. Thus, the phrases "one embodiment", "an embodiment", "one example", or "an example" appearing throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable combination and / or sub-combination in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the diagrams provided herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily drawn to scale. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0035] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up", "down", "vertical", "horizontal", "high", "low", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0036] Embodiment

[0037] As Figure 1 shown, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a drone structure, including a drone body 100 for providing forward and upward power; a walking device 200 for cooperating with a transmission line and disposed on one side of the drone body 100; and a robotic arm assembly 300, one end of which is connected to the drone body 100, and the other end of which is used to connect a maintenance assembly to complete the maintenance operation of the transmission line.

[0038] In this solution, the UAV structure includes a UAV body 100, a walking device 200, and a robotic arm assembly 300. Among them, the UAV body 100 is used to provide the power for the entire UAV structure to move forward and ascend. The walking device 200 is used to cooperate with the transmission line to enable the UAV to walk on the transmission line. One end of the robotic arm assembly 300 is used to connect to the UAV body 100, and the other end of the robotic arm assembly 300 is used to connect different maintenance components, so as to complete the maintenance operation of the transmission line. Through the structural design of this UAV structure, the walking device 200 cooperates with the transmission line, and the UAV body 100 provides the power for the structure to land on the line and move on the line. Moreover, since this UAV structure is provided with a robotic arm assembly 300, different maintenance components can be set on the robotic arm assembly 300, so as to complete the maintenance operations of transmission lines of different work types.

[0039] As Figure 2 shown, in some embodiments, the UAV body 100 includes two axially arranged square carbon tubes 110 that are parallel to each other. A transverse square carbon tube 120 is arranged in the spaced space formed by the two axially arranged square carbon tubes 110. The transverse square carbon tube 120 is used to connect the two axially arranged square carbon tubes 110; and it further includes a rotor power assembly for providing power. One end of the rotor power assembly is connected to the axially arranged square carbon tube 110, and a propeller is arranged at the other end of the rotor power assembly.

[0040] Specifically, the axially arranged square carbon tubes 110 and the transverse square carbon tube 120 are used in cooperation to form the entire UAV skeleton. On the one hand, it can achieve the lightweight design of the overall UAV structure, and with a tubular structure, the interior is hollow and can be used for wiring.

[0041] As Figure 3 shown, in some embodiments, the rotor power assembly includes a front rotor unit 131, a middle rotor unit 132, and a rear rotor unit 133. Among them, the front rotor unit 131, the middle rotor unit 132, and the rear rotor unit 133 are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the axially arranged square carbon tube 110.

[0042] Specifically, by using the front rotor unit 131, the middle rotor unit 132, and the rear rotor unit 133, the power for ascending and moving can be ensured.

[0043] In some embodiments, the front rotor unit 131 and the rear rotor unit 133 are inclined with respect to the plane formed by the two axially arranged square carbon tubes 110, and the ends of the front rotor unit 131 and the rear rotor unit 133 where the propellers are arranged are relatively located on the side away from the ground when the UAV structure is flying.

[0044] Specifically, through the orientation design of the front rotor unit 131 and the rear rotor unit 133, the working space of the robotic arm assembly 300 can be effectively increased.

[0045] In some embodiments, the middle rotor unit 132 is inclined with respect to the plane formed by the two axial square carbon tubes 110, and the end of the middle rotor unit 132 where the propeller is provided is relatively located on the side closer to the ground when the UAV structure is flying.

[0046] Specifically, through the orientation design of the middle rotor unit 132, the center of gravity of the whole machine can be effectively reduced.

[0047] In some embodiments, the UAV body 100 is further provided with a camera structure 140, wherein the camera structure 140 is relatively close to the robotic arm assembly 300.

[0048] Specifically, through the arrangement of the camera structure 140, it can be used for flight modeling, wire identification, and operation scene modeling to realize the autonomous wire dropping and operation of the robot.

[0049] In some embodiments, the UAV body 100 is further provided with an antenna assembly, and the antenna assembly is used for communicating with a ground RTK base station to obtain the relative position of the UAV structure itself.

[0050] In some embodiments, the traveling device 200 includes two traveling units, and the two traveling units are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the axial square carbon tube 110.

[0051] As Figure 4 shown, in some embodiments, the traveling unit includes a traveling wheel structure 210 and a pressing wheel structure 220, wherein the traveling wheel structure 210 is used to cooperate with the transmission line, and the pressing wheel structure 220 is used to cooperate with the traveling wheel structure 210; when the pressing wheel structure 220 cooperates with the traveling wheel structure 210, the transmission line is located between the pressing wheel structure 220 and the traveling wheel structure 210.

[0052] Specifically, as a specific structural form of the walking unit, the walking unit further includes a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket is connected to the axial square carbon tube, and the walking wheel structure 210 includes a walking motor, and the pressing wheel structure 220 includes a pressing motor. The walking motor is an external rotor motor, its output end is connected to a walking wheel, and the fixed end is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket. Moreover, the mounting bracket is a hollow structure, the pressing motor is arranged in the inner cavity of the mounting bracket, and the output end of the pressing motor is connected with a small pulley, a belt and a large pulley to transmit its power to a worm shaft. The worm shaft is connected to a worm by a flat key, and the worm and the lower worm gear form a worm and worm gear transmission mechanism to drive the pressing wheel shaft to swing, so as to realize the pressing wheel approaching or departing from the walking wheel.

[0053] Furthermore, the walking wheel adopts an aluminum alloy rubber-coated structure. The base aluminum alloy ensures strength, and the outer rubber-coated polyurethane increases friction. In addition, wheel rims are installed on both sides of the walking wheel, and the overall structure is an inverted eight structure, which increases the guiding and wrapping properties of the walking wheel.

[0054] In some embodiments, the UAV body 100 further includes a walking frame structure 150. One end of the walking frame structure 150 is a connection end, and the connection end is connected to the axial square carbon tube 110. The other end of the walking frame structure 150 is a guiding end, and the guiding end is used to guide the power transmission line to the walking device 200.

[0055] Specifically, the walking frame structure 150 is composed of two rod-shaped structures. Among them, the overall rod-shaped structure is in an eight-shaped structure, and it is preferably formed by integrally bending an aluminum tube to ensure light weight.

[0056] Furthermore, in order to provide power, a power supply is also provided in the UAV structure, and the power supply is arranged at the wire end.

[0057] As Figures 5-6 shown, the embodiment of the present invention also provides a drainage plate bolt tightening device, which includes the above-mentioned UAV structure. It is characterized in that it further includes a bolt tightening tool 400. The bolt tightening tool 400 includes a mounting plate 410, and the mounting plate 410 is provided with a tightening mechanism and a driving mechanism 430; wherein, the tightening mechanism includes two tightening units 420, and the tightening unit 420 includes a sleeve 421 and a tightening motor 422 coaxially arranged relative to the sleeve 421; wherein, one end of the sleeve 421 is a mating end, and the mating end is used to cooperate with the drainage plate bolt. The other end of the sleeve 421 is connected to the power output shaft of the tightening motor 422, and the mating ends of the two sleeves 421 are arranged oppositely to form a receiving space for receiving the drainage plate bolt; the driving mechanism 430 is used to drive the two tightening units 420 to approach or separate to change the size of the receiving space.

[0058] Specifically, the bolt tightening tool 400 includes a mounting plate 410, a tightening mechanism, and a driving mechanism 430. Among them, the tightening mechanism includes two tightening units 420, and the driving mechanism 430 is used to drive the two tightening units 420 to approach or move away from each other. And the tightening unit 420 includes a sleeve 421 and a tightening motor 422 coaxially arranged relative to the sleeve 421. Among them, one end of the sleeve 421 is a mating end, and the mating end is used to cooperate with the drainage plate bolt. The other end of the sleeve 421 is connected to the power output shaft of the tightening motor 422, and the mating ends of the two sleeves 421 are arranged oppositely. When using this tightening tool to tighten the drainage plate bolt, move the device to the vicinity of the drainage plate bolt, move the drainage plate into the accommodation space between the mating ends of the two sleeves 421, drive the two tightening units 420 to approach each other through the driving mechanism 430, so that the two sleeves 421 are respectively matched with the bolts on both sides of the drainage plate, and rotate the belt sleeve 421 through the tightening motor 422 to achieve the tightening of the drainage plate bolt. After the tightening is completed, drive the two tightening units 420 to move away from each other through the driving mechanism 430 so that the device can be removed. The structure is simple, the operation difficulty is small, and the work efficiency can be effectively improved.

[0059] The specific embodiments described above further elaborate on the purpose, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of the present invention. It should be understood that the above are only specific embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle structure, characterized in that, including a drone body (100) for providing forward and ascending power; a walking device (200) for cooperating with a power transmission line and disposed on one side of the drone body (100); a robotic arm assembly (300) with one end connected to the drone body (100) and the other end for connecting a maintenance assembly to complete the maintenance operation of the power transmission line.

2. The structure of a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drone body (100) includes two axially arranged square carbon tubes (110) disposed in parallel. A transverse square carbon tube (120) is disposed in the spaced space formed by the two axially arranged square carbon tubes (110) for connecting the two axially arranged square carbon tubes (110). It also includes a rotor power assembly for providing power, with one end of the rotor power assembly connected to the axially arranged square carbon tube (110) and a propeller disposed at the other end.

3. The structure of a drone according to claim 2, wherein, The rotor power assembly includes a front rotor unit (131), a middle rotor unit (132), and a rear rotor unit (133). Among them, the front rotor unit (131), the middle rotor unit (132), and the rear rotor unit (133) are spaced along the extension direction of the axially arranged square carbon tube (110).

4. The structure of a drone according to claim 3, characterized in that, The front rotor unit (131) and the rear rotor unit (133) are inclined with respect to the plane formed by the two axially arranged square carbon tubes (110), and the ends of the front rotor unit (131) and the rear rotor unit (133) where the propellers are disposed are relatively located on the side away from the ground during the flight of the drone structure.

5. The structure of a drone according to claim 3, characterized in that, The middle rotor unit (132) is inclined with respect to the plane formed by the two axially arranged square carbon tubes (110), and the end of the middle rotor unit (132) where the propeller is disposed is relatively located on the side close to the ground during the flight of the drone structure.

6. The structure of a drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drone body (100) is further provided with a camera structure (140), where the camera structure (140) is relatively close to the robotic arm assembly (300).

7. The structure of a drone according to claim 2, characterized in that, The walking device (200) includes two walking units spaced along the extension direction of the axially arranged square carbon tube (110).

8. A drone structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, Each walking unit includes a walking wheel structure (210) and a pressing wheel structure (220). Among them, the walking wheel structure (210) is used to cooperate with the power transmission line, and the pressing wheel structure (220) is used to cooperate with the walking wheel structure (210). When the pressing wheel structure (220) cooperates with the walking wheel structure (210), the power transmission line is located between the pressing wheel structure (220) and the walking wheel structure (210).

9. The structure of a drone according to claim 2, characterized in that, The UAV body (100) further includes a walking frame structure (150). One end of the walking frame structure (150) is a connecting end, and the connecting end is connected to the axial square carbon tube (110). The other end of the walking frame structure (150) is a guiding end, and the guiding end is used to guide the power transmission line to the walking device (200).

10. A drainage plate bolt fastening device, comprising a drone structure according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It further includes a bolt tightening tool (400). The bolt tightening tool (400) includes a mounting plate (410), and the mounting plate (410) is provided with a tightening mechanism and a driving mechanism (430). Among them, the tightening mechanism includes two tightening units (420), and each tightening unit (420) includes a sleeve (421) and a tightening motor (422) coaxially arranged relative to the sleeve (421). Among them, one end of the sleeve (421) is a mating end, and the mating end is used to cooperate with the drainage plate bolt. The other end of the sleeve (421) is connected to the power output shaft of the tightening motor (422), and the mating ends of the two sleeves (421) are arranged oppositely to form a receiving space for receiving the drainage plate bolt. The driving mechanism (430) is used to drive the two tightening units (420) to approach or separate to change the size of the receiving space.

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