Wind power tower detection equipment
Through the wind power tower detection equipment equipped with a magnetization probe and a high-definition camera on the drone, automated weld detection is realized, solving the safety risks and low detection efficiency of manual aerial operations, and providing efficient and accurate means of defect identification and evaluation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421792107.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-27
AI Technical Summary
The detection of welds of the existing technology of stroke power towers relies on manual aerial operations, which are low in efficiency, high safety risks and difficult to cover in full, and the detection accuracy and reliability are insufficient.
The detection drone is equipped with a magnetization probe and a high-definition camera, and magnetic cyclone atomization technology is used to form magnetic marks at the welds of the wind power tower. The flexibility of the drone is used to detect it to achieve automated and efficient defect identification.
Improves the safety and efficiency of detection, enhances the accuracy and reliability of detection, and provides clear magnetic trace images for evaluation and maintenance decisions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of wind power tower detection, in particular to a wind power tower detection device. Background Art
[0002] Wind turbine towers, the key supporting structures of wind turbine generators, are typically manufactured through processes such as steel plate rolling and welding. Their stability is directly related to the safety and efficiency of the entire wind power generation system. Over long-term use, the welds of wind turbine towers are susceptible to various factors, such as alternating loads and environmental erosion, which can cause defects such as cracks and lack of fusion. If these defects are not discovered and repaired promptly, they will seriously threaten the safe operation of wind power facilities.
[0003] However, current wind turbine tower weld inspections rely primarily on manual visual inspections performed by climbing to the top of the tower or using simple tools for local inspections. This method is not only inefficient and time-consuming, but also carries significant safety risks. Working at height places significant demands on the physical and mental strength of inspectors, and even the slightest misstep could result in serious injury. Furthermore, manual inspections often struggle to fully cover all weld areas, creating the risk of missed inspections and misjudgments, making it difficult to guarantee accurate and reliable inspections. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model proposes a wind power tower detection device.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: The present invention provides a wind turbine tower detection device, including a detection drone, a mounting frame is provided at the lower end of the detection drone, an equipment box is detachably installed at the lower end of the mounting frame, a power supply cavity is provided at the lower end of the internal part of the equipment box, an atomization cavity is provided at the upper end of the internal part of the equipment box, a high-definition camera is provided on one side of the mounting frame, a weld detection component is provided on the equipment box, and a magnetization component is provided on the weld detection component.
[0006] Furthermore, the weld detection component includes a magnetic cyclonic liquid placement chamber, which is arranged at the upper end of the interior of the atomization chamber. A cover is detachably installed on the upper end of the magnetic cyclonic liquid placement chamber. The lower end of the magnetic cyclonic liquid placement chamber is connected to an output pipe, and an electromagnetic valve is provided on the output pipe. An ultrasonic atomization sheet is provided at the bottom end of the interior of the atomization chamber, a fan is provided at the upper end of the outer side wall of the atomization chamber, and one end of a powder spraying pipe is connected to the other side wall of the atomization chamber.
[0007] Furthermore, the magnetization component includes a connector, which is arranged at the lower end of the outer wall of the other end of the powder spraying tube. The lower end of the connector is provided with an elastic telescopic tube, and one end of the elastic telescopic tube is provided with a magnetization probe.
[0008] Furthermore, a magnetizing power supply is provided in the power cavity, and the magnetizing power supply is electrically connected to the magnetizing probe.
[0009] Furthermore, magnetic rotatory liquid is provided in the magnetic rotatory liquid placement chamber.
[0010] Furthermore, a counterweight is provided on the outer side wall of the mounting frame.
[0011] The beneficial effects achieved by the utility model using the above structure are as follows:
[0012] (1) Using a detection drone with a magnetized probe for inspection avoids the high risk of traditional manual tower climbing inspection, ensuring the safety of inspectors. At the same time, it reduces the potential damage to the tower structure caused by manual operation.
[0013] (2) Inspection drones can quickly reach different heights and locations of wind turbine towers, especially in complex terrain or high-altitude areas. Their flexibility and speed far exceed manual inspection, significantly improving inspection efficiency and shortening the inspection cycle.
[0014] (3) The setting of the weld detection component can accurately detect defects such as cracks, lack of fusion, slag inclusions, etc. in the weld, and form visually visible magnetic traces under the action of the leakage magnetic field, making the defect position, shape and size clear at a glance, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of the detection.
[0015] (4) High-definition cameras can capture clear magnetic trace images, which facilitate subsequent data analysis and processing. These images can serve as intuitive evidence in the inspection report and provide a basis for safety assessment and maintenance decisions of wind turbine towers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the description. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of a wind power tower detection device according to the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a front cross-sectional view of a wind power tower detection device according to the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the equipment box structure.
[0020] Among them, 1. Detection drone, 2. Mounting bracket, 3. Equipment box, 4. Atomization chamber, 5. Power supply chamber, 6. Counterweight, 7. High-definition camera, 10. Connectors, 11. Elastic telescopic tube, 12. Magnetization probe, 13. Magnetization power supply, 14. Powder spraying tube, 15. Magnetic rotary liquid placement chamber, 16. Output pipe, 17. Solenoid valve, 18. Ultrasonic atomization sheet, 19. Fan, 20. Cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In order to make the purpose, features, and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the specific embodiments. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this patent, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this patent.
[0022] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the utility model proposes a wind power tower detection device, including a detection drone 1, a mounting frame 2 is provided at the lower end of the detection drone 1, a counterweight 6 is provided on the outer wall of the mounting frame 2, an equipment box 3 is detachably installed at the lower end of the mounting frame 2, a power supply cavity 5 is provided at the lower end of the equipment box 3, a magnetizing power supply 13 is provided in the power supply cavity 5, the magnetizing power supply 13 is electrically connected to the magnetizing probe 12, an atomizing cavity 4 is provided at the upper end of the equipment box 3, a high-definition camera 7 is provided on one side of the mounting frame 2, a weld detection component is provided on the equipment box 3, the weld detection component includes a magnetic cyclonic liquid placement cavity 15, a magnetic cyclonic liquid is provided in the magnetic cyclonic liquid placement cavity 15, and the magnetic cyclonic liquid placement cavity 15 is provided with a magnetic cyclonic liquid. Located at the upper end of the interior of the atomizing chamber 4, the upper end of the magnetic cyclonic liquid placement chamber 15 is detachably installed with a cover 20, the lower end of the magnetic cyclonic liquid placement chamber 15 is connected with an output pipe 16, and the output pipe 16 is provided with a solenoid valve 17, the inner bottom end of the atomizing chamber 4 is provided with an ultrasonic atomizing sheet 18, the upper end of the outer wall of the atomizing chamber 4 is provided with a fan 19, and the other side wall of the atomizing chamber 4 is connected with one end of the powder spraying pipe 14, and the weld detection assembly is provided with a magnetizing assembly, which includes a connecting part 10, and the connecting part 10 is provided at the lower end of the outer wall of the other end of the powder spraying pipe 14, and the lower end of the connecting part 10 is provided with an elastic telescopic tube 11, and one end of the elastic telescopic tube 11 is provided with a magnetizing probe 12.
[0023] During specific use, first use the inspection drone 1 to fly to the welding position of the wind turbine tower, use the mobile inspection drone 1 to make the magnetization probe 12 contact the welding position of the wind turbine tower, magnetize the wind turbine tower, open the solenoid valve 17, start the ultrasonic atomizer 18 and the fan 19, and the magnetic cyclonic liquid in the magnetic cyclonic liquid placement chamber 15 flows to the ultrasonic atomizer 18 through the output pipe 16. After being atomized by the ultrasonic atomizer 18, it enters the powder spraying tube 14 with the airflow generated by the fan 19, and is sprayed at the welding position of the wind turbine tower from the output port of the powder spraying tube 14. Since the wind turbine tower has been magnetized, the atomized magnetic powder will be adsorbed to the defect under the action of the leakage magnetic field, forming visually visible magnetic traces. By observing the distribution of the magnetic traces through the high-definition camera 7, it can be determined whether there are defects in the weld, as well as the position, shape and size of the defects. The above is the overall workflow of the utility model. Repeat this step when you use it next time.
[0024] It can be seen from the above embodiments that the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0025] Using inspection drones equipped with magnetizing probes for inspection avoids the high risk of traditional manual tower climbing and ensures the safety of inspectors. It also reduces potential damage to the tower structure caused by manual operation. Inspection drones can quickly reach different heights and locations of wind turbine towers, especially in complex terrain or high-altitude areas. Their flexibility and speed far exceed those of manual inspections, significantly improving inspection efficiency and shortening inspection cycles. The weld inspection component can accurately detect defects such as cracks, lack of fusion, and slag inclusions in welds, and forms visible magnetic traces under the action of the leakage magnetic field, making the defect location, shape, and size clear at a glance, improving the accuracy and reliability of inspections. High-definition cameras can capture clear images of magnetic traces, facilitating subsequent data analysis and processing. These images can serve as intuitive evidence in inspection reports, providing a basis for safety assessments and maintenance decisions for wind turbine towers.
[0026] The above description of the disclosed embodiments will enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A wind power tower detection device, comprising a detection drone (1), wherein the lower end of the detection drone (1) is provided with a mounting frame (2), the lower end of the mounting frame (2) is detachably provided with an equipment box (3), the lower end of the interior of the equipment box (3) is provided with a power cavity (5), the upper end of the interior of the equipment box (3) is provided with an atomization cavity (4), and a high-definition camera (7) is provided on one side of the mounting frame (2), characterized in that : The equipment box (3) is provided with a weld detection component, and the weld detection component is provided with a magnetization component.
2. The wind turbine tower detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weld detection assembly includes a magnetic cyclonic liquid placement chamber (15), the magnetic cyclonic liquid placement chamber (15) is arranged at the internal upper end of the atomizing chamber (4), the upper end of the magnetic cyclonic liquid placement chamber (15) is detachably mounted with a cover (20), the lower end of the magnetic cyclonic liquid placement chamber (15) is connected to an output pipe (16), the output pipe (16) is provided with a solenoid valve (17), the internal bottom end of the atomizing chamber (4) is provided with an ultrasonic atomizing sheet (18), the upper end of the outer wall of the atomizing chamber (4) is provided with a fan (19), and one end of the powder spraying pipe (14) is connected to the other side wall of the atomizing chamber (4).
3. The wind turbine tower detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The magnetization component comprises a connecting piece (10), wherein the connecting piece (10) is arranged at the lower end of the outer wall of the other end of the powder spraying tube (14), an elastic telescopic tube (11) is provided at the lower end of the connecting piece (10), and a magnetization probe (12) is provided at one end of the elastic telescopic tube (11).
4. The wind turbine tower detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A magnetizing power supply (13) is provided in the power supply cavity (5), and the magnetizing power supply (13) is electrically connected to the magnetizing probe (12).
5. The wind turbine tower detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The magnetic rotatory liquid placement chamber (15) is provided with magnetic rotatory liquid.
6. The wind turbine tower detection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A counterweight (6) is provided on the outer side wall of the mounting frame (2).