Hanging rail type inspection robot for inspection in power distribution room

By designing a rail-mounted inspection robot, utilizing the track and connecting frame structure, combined with servo motor drive and laser navigation, high-frequency unmanned inspections are achieved, solving the problem of limited movement of existing robots in a small space, improving the automation and intelligence level of inspections, and ensuring real-time monitoring and fault analysis of distribution equipment.

CN223339434UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16WU SU SI KE SHU MEI TAN YOU XIAN ZE REN GONG SI
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422486320.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-15
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-15

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Technical Problem

Existing indoor intelligent inspection robots are limited in movement in a small space, have poor functional compatibility, cannot completely replace manual inspections, lack work continuity and reliability, and cannot be unmanned.

Method used

A rail-mounted inspection robot is designed, which adopts a track and connecting frame structure, is equipped with servo motor-driven moving wheels and laser navigation, combines data acquisition components such as infrared camera, partial discharge sensor and high-definition camera, communication components such as carrier communication board and switch, and controller for data processing and uploading, and is equipped with polymer lithium battery for power supply to achieve high-frequency unmanned inspection.

Benefits of technology

It realizes high-frequency, unmanned inspections, completes all-weather data collection, real-time information transmission, intelligent analysis and early warning, improves the automation and intelligence level of operation and maintenance management, and ensures real-time monitoring and fault analysis of distribution equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of inspection robots, in particular to a hanging rail type inspection robot used for inspection in a power distribution room, which comprises a rail, a robot body arranged at the bottom of a connecting frame, a power distribution box arranged on the outer side of the rail, and a hanging rail arranged on the bottom of the robot body, a moving assembly for driving the robot body to move on the track is arranged on the outer side of the connecting frame; the data acquisition assembly is mounted on the outer side of the robot body and is used for acquiring internal information of the power distribution room; a communication assembly for communication transmission of the robot body is arranged in the power distribution box; according to the utility model, high-frequency and unmanned inspection is realized, all-weather data rapid acquisition, real-time information transmission, intelligent analysis early warning and control closed loop of rapid decision feedback of target equipment are completed, and big data analysis functions of real-time monitoring, intelligent sensing, information integration, live detection, timely alarm, fault analysis and the like are realized. The purposes of optimizing management and improving power distribution quality are achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of inspection robots, in particular to a rail-mounted inspection robot used for inspection in a power distribution room. Background Art

[0002] With the development of IoT technology and the increasing demand for power equipment inspection and management, effectively integrating IoT technology with power system infrastructure and communications infrastructure resources, enabling automation and intelligent services for power system operations, is essential for improving the operation and maintenance of existing critical power equipment and facilities. Furthermore, with the advancement of live detection technology, new O&M methods combining IoT and detection device technology are being gradually applied to various power supply chains. Research is underway on indoor intelligent inspection robot systems that can intelligently identify power equipment within distribution rooms. Furthermore, diverse inspection modes are being employed to achieve high-frequency, unmanned inspections.

[0003] The structure and movement mode of existing indoor intelligent inspection robots are not suitable for the working environment of the switch room. The resulting motion constraint problem of the detection device makes it difficult to rotate the detection device in a small space, and many functions cannot be realized. Functional compatibility is not strong. The inspection content of the indoor intelligent inspection robot and the substation inspection detection device is inconsistent, and they cannot completely replace the work. The work continuity is poor and it cannot be truly unmanned. The indoor intelligent inspection robot itself becomes one of the equipment in the distribution room. The reliability of its own work also becomes a key issue for whether the distribution room can be unmanned. If the reliability of the indoor intelligent inspection robot itself is not high and the maintenance workload is large, it will also bring great difficulties to the realization of unmanned operation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a rail-mounted inspection robot for inspection in a power distribution room, so as to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a rail-mounted inspection robot for inspection in a power distribution room, comprising a track, a connecting frame and a distribution box being provided on the outer side of the track, and further comprising:

[0006] A robot body is arranged at the bottom of the connecting frame, and a motion component is arranged on the outer side of the connecting frame to drive the robot body to move on the track;

[0007] A data acquisition component is installed outside the robot body to collect information inside the power distribution room, and a communication component for communication transmission between the robot body is set inside the distribution box.

[0008] Preferably, the motion assembly includes a servo motor arranged outside the connecting frame, the output end of the servo motor is provided with a moving wheel rotatably mounted inside the connecting frame, and a limiting wheel is provided inside the connecting frame.

[0009] Preferably, the motion assembly further includes a laser navigator arranged on the outside of the connecting frame.

[0010] Preferably, the data acquisition component includes an infrared camera, a partial discharge sensor, a microphone and a high-definition camera arranged at the bottom of the robot body.

[0011] Preferably, the communication component includes a first carrier communication board arranged inside the robot body, and a switch and a second carrier communication board are arranged inside the distribution box.

[0012] Preferably, a controller for analyzing and processing data is provided inside the distribution box.

[0013] Preferably, a battery for powering the robot body is provided inside the robot body.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0015] The data acquisition component in this utility model is mainly responsible for collecting the operating status parameters of the equipment in the power distribution room using visual, infrared, and sound pickup sensors, and sending them to the main control module for processing. The controller filters the collected parameters, analyzes and processes them, and stores the data and results in the solid-state hard disk, and then uploads them through the communication component at regular intervals or according to the instructions of the upper platform. At the same time, the controller also needs to drive the indoor intelligent inspection robot along the established inspection route through the motion component at regular intervals or according to the instructions of the upper platform. The battery uses a polymer lithium battery to provide power for other modules. It realizes high-frequency, unmanned inspections, completes the control loop from all-weather rapid data collection, real-time information transmission, intelligent analysis and early warning to rapid decision-making feedback of the target equipment, and realizes big data analysis functions such as real-time monitoring, intelligent perception, information integration, live detection, timely alarm, fault analysis, etc., to achieve the goal of optimizing management and improving power distribution quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the motion component of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mobile wheel of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the robot body of the present utility model.

[0020] In the figure: 1. Track; 2. Connecting frame; 3. Robot body; 4. Motion component; 401. Servo motor; 402. Moving wheel; 403. Limiting wheel; 404. Laser navigator; 5. Data acquisition component; 501. Infrared camera; 502. Partial discharge sensor; 503. Pickup; 504. High-definition camera; 6. Distribution box; 7. Controller; 8. Communication component; 801. First carrier communication board; 802. Switch; 803. Second carrier communication board; 9. Battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined purpose of the utility model, the following is a detailed description of the specific implementation method, structure, characteristics and effects of the present invention in combination with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0022] See also Figure 1-4 As shown, a rail-mounted inspection robot for inspection in a distribution room includes a track 1, a connecting frame 2 and a distribution box 6 are provided on the outside of the track 1, and also includes: a robot body 3 arranged at the bottom of the connecting frame 2, the robot body 3 is installed and hung using the track 1 and the connecting frame 2, a motion component 4 is provided on the outside of the connecting frame 2 to drive the robot body 3 to move on the track 1, and the robot body 3 is driven to move along the route by the motion component 4; a data acquisition component 5 is installed on the outside of the robot body 3 to collect information inside the distribution room, and the data acquisition component 5 is used to collect information in the distribution room, and a communication component 8 for communication and transmission between the robot body 3 is provided inside the distribution box 6, and data is transmitted through the communication component 8.

[0023] The motion assembly 4 includes a servo motor 401 mounted outside the connecting frame 2. The servo motor 401 has a movable wheel 402 fixedly mounted inside the connecting frame 2. The movable wheel 402 is fixedly mounted to the output end of the servo motor 401. A limit wheel 403 is mounted inside the connecting frame 2 and is rotatably mounted within the connecting frame 2 and positioned above the track 1. The motion assembly 4 also includes a laser navigator 404 mounted outside the connecting frame 2. The servo motor 401 drives the movable wheel 402 to move along the track 1. The limit wheel 403 limits the position of the connecting frame 2, which in turn drives the robot body 3 along the bottom of the track 1. Laser navigation, combined with simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology, enables autonomous substation mapping. The robot's inspection path planning algorithm enables trackless navigation, optimal path navigation, fastest time navigation, and precise positioning. This improves the autonomous control and position control accuracy of the indoor intelligent inspection robot, enhancing its intelligence.

[0024] The data acquisition component 5 includes an infrared camera 501, a partial discharge sensor 502, a microphone 503, and a high-definition camera 504, mounted on the bottom of the robot body 3. The microphone 503 collects equipment operating noise and, combined with sound samples collected during actual field operation, provides auxiliary diagnostic evidence for equipment failures. The infrared camera 501, equipped on the indoor intelligent inspection robot, combines infrared intelligent extraction technology to enable online temperature monitoring of indoor heating equipment. Combined with the autonomous, high-frequency inspections of the detection device, this enables periodic monitoring and rapid response to equipment temperature. The high-definition camera 504 records video and images of instruments, switch positions, and status indicators. It automatically identifies instrument readings and circuit operating status, comparing them with the actual equipment status to identify discrepancies. This improves the automation and intelligence of operation and maintenance management. The indoor intelligent inspection robot, equipped with a partial discharge sensor 502, uses transient ground wave and ultrasonic detection to acquire partial discharge data from power cabinets. This, combined with a partial discharge atlas library, enables real-time online monitoring of equipment partial discharge.

[0025] The communication component 8 includes a first carrier communication board 801 arranged inside the robot body 3, and a switch 802 and a second carrier communication board 803 are arranged inside the distribution box 6. The first carrier communication board 801, the switch 802 and the second carrier communication board 803 are used to convert electrical signals and communication signals into each other.

[0026] Inside the distribution box 6 is a controller 7 for analyzing and processing data. It filters the collected parameters, analyzes and processes them, and stores the data and results on a solid-state drive. These data are then uploaded via the communication component 8, either periodically or based on instructions from a higher-level platform. Simultaneously, the controller 7 also drives the indoor intelligent inspection robot along a predetermined inspection route, either periodically or based on instructions from a higher-level platform, via the motion component.

[0027] The robot body 3 is provided with a battery 9 for powering it. The battery 9 adopts a polymer lithium battery to provide power for other modules.

[0028] Working Principle: The connecting frame 2 is limited by limiting wheels 403, which drives the robot body 3 along the bottom of the track 1. Laser navigation, combined with simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology, allows the robot to autonomously construct a substation map. The robot's inspection path planning algorithm enables trackless navigation, optimal path navigation, fastest navigation time, and precise positioning. This improves the autonomous control and position control accuracy of the indoor intelligent inspection robot, enhancing its intelligence. The robot carries a microphone 503 to collect equipment operating noise. Combined with sound samples collected during actual field operation, this provides auxiliary evidence for diagnosing equipment failures. An infrared camera 501, combined with infrared intelligent extraction technology, enables online temperature monitoring of indoor heating equipment. Combined with autonomous, high-frequency inspections by the detection device, this allows for periodic monitoring and rapid response to equipment temperature. A high-definition camera 504 records video and images of instruments, switch positions, and status indicators. The robot automatically identifies instrument readings and circuit operating status, comparing them with the actual equipment status to identify discrepancies. This improves the automation and intelligence of operation and maintenance management. The indoor intelligent inspection robot is equipped with a partial discharge sensor 502, which uses transient ground waves and ultrasonic detection to acquire partial discharge data from power cabinets. This data is then combined with a partial discharge atlas library to achieve real-time online monitoring of equipment partial discharge. The controller 7 filters the collected parameters, analyzes and processes them, and stores the data and results in a solid-state drive. These data and results are then uploaded via the communication component 8, either periodically or based on instructions from the upper-level platform. The controller 7 also needs to drive the indoor intelligent inspection robot along a predetermined inspection route via the motion component, either periodically or based on instructions from the upper-level platform. To fully utilize the indoor intelligent inspection robot's capabilities, it must also be integrated with a network monitoring platform.

[0029] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments using the technical contents disclosed above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any brief modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rail-mounted inspection robot for inspection in a power distribution room, comprising a rail (1), a connecting frame (2) and a distribution box (6) being arranged on the outer side of the rail (1), characterized in that: Also includes: A robot body (3) is arranged at the bottom of a connecting frame (2), and a motion component (4) is arranged on the outer side of the connecting frame (2) for driving the robot body (3) to move on the track (1); A data acquisition component (5) is installed outside the robot body (3) to collect information inside the power distribution room, and a communication component (8) for communication transmission of the robot body (3) is provided inside the power distribution box (6).

2. A rail-mounted inspection robot for inspection in a power distribution room according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motion assembly (4) comprises a servo motor (401) arranged outside the connecting frame (2); an output end of the servo motor (401) is provided with a moving wheel (402) rotatably mounted inside the connecting frame (2); and a limiting wheel (403) is provided inside the connecting frame (2).

3. The rail-mounted inspection robot for inspection in a power distribution room according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motion assembly (4) further includes a laser navigator (404) arranged outside the connecting frame (2).

4. The rail-mounted inspection robot for inspection in a power distribution room according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data acquisition component (5) comprises an infrared camera (501), a partial discharge sensor (502), a microphone (503) and a high-definition camera (504) arranged at the bottom of the robot body (3).

5. The rail-mounted inspection robot for inspection in a power distribution room according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication component (8) includes a first carrier communication board (801) arranged inside the robot body (3), and a switch (802) and a second carrier communication board (803) are arranged inside the distribution box (6).

6. The rail-mounted inspection robot for inspection in a power distribution room according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (7) for analyzing and processing data is provided inside the distribution box (6).

7. The rail-mounted inspection robot for inspection in a power distribution room according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery (9) for supplying power to the robot body (3) is provided inside the robot body (3).