Unmanned aerial vehicle power distribution network inspection device

By installing a transparent glass cover on the bottom of the drone and equipped with processing components, the problems of cameras are solved, and the camera is protected and cleaned, which improves the reliability and efficiency of drone inspections.

CN223253313UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22SKILL TRAINING CENT OF STATE GRID JIANGSU ELECTRIC POWER CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422874485.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-25
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-25

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Technical Problem

In the drone distribution network patrol device, the camera is exposed and easily damaged and dust adheres to it affects the shooting effect.

Method used

Install a transparent glass cover protection camera on the bottom of the drone and is equipped with processing components, including a bracket, a rotary assembly, a wiping assembly and a water delivery assembly, wipe and spray water to clean the glass cover by a servo motor-driven sponge.

Benefits of technology

Effectively protect the camera from collisions and dust pollution, ensure shooting results, and improve patrol efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of power distribution network inspection, and particularly relates to an unmanned aerial vehicle power distribution network inspection device which comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle body, a camera is fixedly installed at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, a transparent glass cover is fixedly installed at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the camera is arranged in an inner cavity of the transparent glass cover. Therefore, the camera is protected. The unmanned aerial vehicle further comprises a treatment assembly used for treating impurities on the transparent glass cover, and the treatment assembly is arranged at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body. According to the unmanned aerial vehicle, the transparent glass cover is arranged at the bottom of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and the camera is located in the transparent glass cover, so that the camera can be protected, the camera can be prevented from colliding with an external object, and impurities can be prevented from being attached to the lens to affect the shooting effect at the moment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of distribution network inspection, and specifically to a distribution network inspection device using a drone. Background Art

[0002] Distribution network inspections involve the regular, planned, and organized inspection, monitoring, evaluation, and maintenance of power equipment and lines. These inspections aim to promptly detect and eliminate potential equipment failures and ensure the safe operation and reliable supply of power. These inspections encompass the inspection, testing, and maintenance of power plants, substations, transmission lines, distribution equipment, and various types of power equipment.

[0003] Currently, drones are often used to improve the efficiency of distribution network inspections. However, the cameras on these drones are often exposed, which can cause the cameras to collide with external objects, potentially damaging them. Furthermore, dust can cling to the camera lens, affecting the camera's image quality. Therefore, a drone-based distribution network inspection device has been invented. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems and / or the problems existing in the existing UAV distribution network inspection device, the present utility model is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a UAV distribution network inspection device that can solve the above-mentioned existing problems.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A UAV distribution network inspection device comprises a UAV body, a camera is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the UAV body, a transparent glass cover is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the UAV body, and the inner cavity of the transparent glass cover is provided with the camera to protect the camera.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the UAV distribution network inspection device described in the utility model, it also includes:

[0009] The invention relates to a processing component for processing impurities on the transparent glass cover, and the processing component is arranged on the bottom of the drone body.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the UAV distribution network inspection device described in the utility model, the processing component includes:

[0011] A bracket, the bracket being arranged on the bottom of the drone body;

[0012] A rotating assembly, wherein the rotating assembly is arranged on the bracket;

[0013] A wiping assembly, wherein the wiping assembly is provided on the rotating assembly;

[0014] A water supply component is provided on the wiping component.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the UAV distribution network inspection device described in the utility model, the bracket includes:

[0016] Side panels, both ends of the bottom of the drone body are fixedly mounted with side panels;

[0017] A load-bearing plate, with side plates fixedly mounted on both ends of the top of the load-bearing plate.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the UAV distribution network inspection device described in the utility model, the rotating assembly includes:

[0019] A box body, the box body being fixedly mounted on the top of the carrying plate;

[0020] A servo motor is fixedly installed in the box.

[0021] As a preferred solution of the UAV distribution network inspection device described in the utility model, the wiping component includes:

[0022] An arc-shaped plate, on which the output shaft of the servo motor is fixedly mounted;

[0023] The sponge is arranged on one side of the arc-shaped plate, and the sponge contacts the outer surface of the transparent glass cover.

[0024] As a preferred solution of the UAV distribution network inspection device described in the utility model, the water supply component includes:

[0025] A circulation groove, wherein the circulation groove is provided in the arc-shaped plate;

[0026] Through holes: a plurality of through holes connected to the circulation grooves are opened on the arc-shaped plate between the circulation grooves and the sponge;

[0027] A water tank is provided in its inner cavity, and the water tank is fixedly mounted on the other side of the curved plate;

[0028] A fixing plate, the fixing plate being fixedly mounted on a side surface of the water tank;

[0029] A water pump is fixedly installed on the fixing plate.

[0030] As a preferred solution of the UAV distribution network inspection device described in the utility model, the water supply component further includes:

[0031] a first pipe, wherein the first pipe is fixedly mounted on the water inlet end of the water pump, one end of the first pipe is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the water tank, and one end of the first pipe extends into the water tank;

[0032] a second pipe, the second pipe being fixedly mounted on the water outlet end of the water pump, one end of the second pipe being fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped plate, and one end of the second pipe extending into the circulation groove;

[0033] A water injection pipe with a valve is provided on the water injection pipe, and the water injection pipe is fixedly installed on the side wall of the water tank.

[0034] Compared with existing technologies:

[0035] 1. By installing a transparent glass cover at the bottom of the drone body and placing the camera inside the transparent glass cover, the camera can be protected, thereby preventing the camera from colliding with external objects. At this time, it can also prevent impurities from adhering to the lens and affecting the shooting effect;

[0036] 2. By setting up a processing component, it is possible to process impurities on the transparent glass cover. By processing the impurities on the transparent glass cover, it is possible to prevent the impurities on the transparent glass cover from affecting the shooting effect of the camera, thereby avoiding affecting the distribution network inspection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the utility model;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transparent glass cover structure of the utility model;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wiping component of the utility model.

[0041] In the figure: drone body 10, camera 20, transparent glass cover 30, carrying plate 40, side plate 41, box 50, servo motor 51, curved plate 60, sponge 61, circulation groove 70, through hole 71, water tank 72, fixing plate 73, water pump 74, first pipe 75, second pipe 76, water injection pipe 77. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] This utility model provides a UAV distribution network inspection device, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 , including a drone body 10, a camera 20 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drone body 10, a transparent glass cover 30 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drone body 10, and the inner cavity of the transparent glass cover 30 is provided with the camera 20 to protect the camera 20, wherein the shape of the transparent glass cover 30 is set to be a hemisphere.

[0044] It also includes: a processing component for processing impurities on the transparent glass cover 30, and the processing component is arranged on the bottom of the drone body 10;

[0045] The processing components include: bracket, rotating component, wiping component, and water supply component;

[0046] The bracket is arranged on the bottom of the drone body 10, the rotating assembly is arranged on the bracket, the wiping assembly is arranged on the rotating assembly, and the water supply assembly is arranged on the wiping assembly.

[0047] The bracket includes: a side plate 41 and a bearing plate 40;

[0048] The side panels 41 are fixedly mounted on both ends of the bottom of the drone body 10 , and the side panels 41 are fixedly mounted on both ends of the top of the carrying plate 40 .

[0049] The rotating assembly includes: a box 50, a servo motor 51;

[0050] The box body 50 is fixedly mounted on the top of the carrying plate 40 , and the servo motor 51 is fixedly mounted in the box body 50 .

[0051] The wiping assembly includes: an arc-shaped plate 60 and a sponge 61;

[0052] The output shaft of the servo motor 51 is fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped plate 60 . The sponge 61 is provided on one side of the arc-shaped plate 60 and contacts the outer surface of the transparent glass cover 30 .

[0053] The water supply assembly includes: a circulation groove 70, a through hole 71, a water tank 72 with water in its inner cavity, a fixing plate 73, a water pump 74, a first pipe 75, a second pipe 76, and a water injection pipe 77 with a valve thereon;

[0054] The circulation groove 70 is opened in the curved plate 60. A plurality of through holes 71 connected to the circulation groove 70 are opened on the curved plate 60 located between the circulation groove 70 and the sponge 61. The water tank 72 is fixedly mounted on the other side of the curved plate 60. The fixed plate 73 is fixedly mounted on the side of the water tank 72. The water pump 74 is fixedly mounted on the fixed plate 73. The first pipe 75 is fixedly mounted on the water inlet end of the water pump 74. One end of the first pipe 75 is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the water tank 72, and one end of the first pipe 75 extends into the water tank 72. The second pipe 76 is fixedly mounted on the water outlet end of the water pump 74. One end of the second pipe 76 is fixedly mounted on the curved plate 60, and one end of the second pipe 76 extends into the circulation groove 70. The water injection pipe 77 is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the water tank 72.

[0055] When used, the specific steps are as follows:

[0056] When it is necessary to inspect the distribution network, the camera 20 can be driven by the drone body 10 to inspect the distribution network. During the inspection, if there are impurities on the transparent glass cover 30 that affect the shooting effect of the camera 20, the servo motor 51 can be used to drive the arc plate 60 to rotate the sponge 61. When the sponge 61 rotates, it will wipe the impurities on the transparent glass cover 30. During the wiping process, the water in the water tank 72 can be used by the water pump 74 to flow into the sponge 61 to wet the sponge 61 and improve the wiping effect.

[0057] While the present invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments, various modifications may be made and equivalent components may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present invention. In particular, as long as no structural conflicts exist, the various features of the embodiments disclosed herein may be combined with one another in any manner, and the omission of an exhaustive description of these combinations in this specification is solely for the sake of space and resource conservation. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but encompasses all technical solutions within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A UAV distribution network inspection device, comprising a UAV body (10), a camera (20) fixedly mounted on the bottom of the UAV body (10), characterized in that: A transparent glass cover (30) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the drone body (10), and a camera (20) is provided in the inner cavity of the transparent glass cover (30) to protect the camera (20); Also includes: A processing component for processing impurities on the transparent glass cover (30), wherein the processing component is arranged on the bottom of the drone body (10); The processing components include: A bracket, the bracket being arranged on the bottom of the drone body (10); A rotating assembly, wherein the rotating assembly is arranged on the bracket; A wiping assembly, wherein the wiping assembly is provided on the rotating assembly; A water supply component is provided on the wiping component.

2. The UAV distribution network inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket comprises: Side panels (41), with side panels (41) fixedly mounted on both ends of the bottom of the drone body (10); A supporting plate (40) is provided, and side plates (41) are fixedly mounted on both ends of the top of the supporting plate (40).

3. The UAV distribution network inspection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating assembly comprises: A box body (50), wherein the box body (50) is fixedly mounted on the top of the carrying plate (40); A servo motor (51) is fixedly installed in the box (50).

4. The UAV distribution network inspection device according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The wiping assembly comprises: An arc-shaped plate (60), the output shaft of the servo motor (51) is fixedly mounted with the arc-shaped plate (60); A sponge (61) is provided on one side of the arc-shaped plate (60), and the sponge (61) is in contact with the outer surface of the transparent glass cover (30).

5. The UAV distribution network inspection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water delivery component includes: A circulation groove (70), wherein the circulation groove (70) is provided in the arc-shaped plate (60); Through holes (71), a plurality of through holes (71) communicating with the circulation groove (70) are provided on the arc-shaped plate (60) between the circulation groove (70) and the sponge (61); A water tank (72) is provided in its inner cavity, and the water tank (72) is fixedly mounted on the other side of the arc-shaped plate (60); A fixing plate (73), wherein the fixing plate (73) is fixedly mounted on a side surface of the water tank (72); A water pump (74) is fixedly mounted on the fixing plate (73).

6. The UAV distribution network inspection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water delivery component also includes: a first pipe (75), wherein the first pipe (75) is fixedly mounted on the water inlet end of the water pump (74), one end of the first pipe (75) is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the water tank (72), and one end of the first pipe (75) extends into the water tank (72); a second pipe (76), the second pipe (76) being fixedly mounted on the water outlet end of the water pump (74), one end of the second pipe (76) being fixedly mounted on the arc-shaped plate (60), and one end of the second pipe (76) extending into the circulation groove (70); A water injection pipe (77) with a valve is provided thereon, and the water injection pipe (77) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the water tank (72).