Image acquisition mechanism of transformer substation inspection robot

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of substation inspection, in particular to an image acquisition mechanism of a substation inspection robot. The transformer substation inspection robot image acquisition mechanism comprises a base, a control box, a first rotating rod, a second rotating rod, a first image acquisition assembly, a second image acquisition assembly and a driving assembly, the first image acquisition assembly and the second image acquisition assembly are respectively connected with the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod; the driving assembly is arranged in the control box and is in transmission connection with the parts, located in the control box, of the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod, and the driving assembly is used for driving the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod to rotate relative to the control box. The transformer substation inspection robot image acquisition mechanism can ensure the angle range of image acquisition to avoid incomplete image acquisition, so that the equipment working condition of a transformer substation area can be effectively acquired to improve the accuracy of work such as equipment operation condition judgment and risk assessment of a transformer substation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of substation inspection, and in particular to an image acquisition mechanism of a substation inspection robot. Background Art

[0002] Currently, substation inspection robots mostly perform inspections by capturing images. Based on the captured image data, they determine the operating status of substation equipment and conduct risk assessments. However, image acquisition equipment needs to collect image data from different angles during operation. Furthermore, multiple devices need to collect data from different angles during the acquisition process, resulting in the following problems with existing equipment:

[0003] During the inspection process, relying on the image acquisition device's own freedom of movement to collect corresponding data may result in corresponding blind spots or corresponding motion blind spots, which in turn leads to incomplete image acquisition;

[0004] The patrol robot requires a certain amount of space for its activities, but the range of its activities is different in different scenarios. In addition, the range of its activities is limited in different scenarios. Therefore, the patrol robot may be unable to move, which leads to incomplete image acquisition. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides an image acquisition mechanism for a substation inspection robot to improve the above-mentioned problem.

[0006] The utility model is specifically as follows:

[0007] A substation inspection robot image acquisition mechanism, comprising a base, a control box, a first rotating rod, a second rotating rod, a first image acquisition component, a second image acquisition component and a drive component;

[0008] The control box is connected to the base, and the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod are both rotatably connected to the control box; the first image acquisition assembly and the second image acquisition assembly are respectively connected to the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod, and are both located outside the control box;

[0009] The driving assembly is arranged in the control box and is in transmission connection with the parts of the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod located in the control box. The driving assembly is used for driving the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod to rotate relative to the control box.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the drive assembly includes a first drive motor and a second drive motor. The first drive motor is connected to the first rotating rod through a gear, and the second drive motor is connected to the second rotating rod through a gear.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second rotating rod is sleeved on the first rotating rod and is rotatably connected to the first rotating rod.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first image acquisition assembly includes a first mounting platform and a first image acquisition unit;

[0013] The first mounting platform is connected to the first rotating rod, and the first image acquisition unit is detachably connected to the first mounting platform.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting platform is connected to the end of the first rotating rod or the outer periphery of the portion extending out of the second rotating rod.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second image acquisition assembly includes a second mounting platform, a third mounting platform, and a second image acquisition unit;

[0016] The second mounting platform is connected to the second rotating rod, the third mounting platform is connected to the second mounting platform, and the second image acquisition unit is detachably connected to the second mounting platform or the third mounting platform.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second mounting platform is connected to the outer periphery of the second rotating rod, and the third mounting platform is connected to the outer periphery of the second mounting platform.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the third mounting platform is detachably connected to the outer periphery of the second mounting platform.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second image acquisition assembly includes a locking member, and the second mounting platform is connected to the second rotating rod through the locking member.

[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, the locking member and the third mounting platform are spaced apart around the axis of the second rotating rod.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0022] The image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot includes a base, a control box, a first rotating rod, a second rotating rod, a first image acquisition component, a second image acquisition component and a drive component; the control box is connected to the base, and the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod are both rotatably connected to the control box; the first image acquisition component and the second image acquisition component are respectively connected to the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod, and are both located outside the control box; the drive component is arranged in the control box, and is in transmission connection with the parts of the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod located in the control box, and the drive component is used to drive the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod to rotate relative to the control box.

[0023] The image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot can drive the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod to rotate relative to the control box through the driving component, thereby driving the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod to move synchronously or independently, thereby driving the first image acquisition component and the second image acquisition component to collect corresponding image data at the same angle or different angles, thereby meeting different image acquisition needs, and such activity mode can be combined with the degrees of freedom of the first image acquisition component and the second image acquisition component themselves, as well as the degrees of freedom of the inspection robot itself, thereby meeting the image acquisition needs of different angles in different scenes, thereby avoiding blind spots in image acquisition, thereby ensuring the angle range of image acquisition, and avoiding incomplete image acquisition, thereby effectively collecting the equipment working conditions in the substation area, and improving the accuracy of equipment operation status determination and risk assessment of the substation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot provided in this application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot provided in this application.

[0027] Icon: 100-image acquisition mechanism of substation inspection robot; 110-base; 120-control box; 130-first rotating rod; 140-second rotating rod; 150-first image acquisition component; 160-second image acquisition component; 170-drive component; 171-first drive motor; 172-second drive motor; 151-first mounting platform; 152-first image acquisition unit; 161-second mounting platform; 162-third mounting platform; 163-second image acquisition unit; 164-locking piece. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0029] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0030] It should be noted that, unless there is any conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0031] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not require further definition or explanation in subsequent drawings.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the application is usually placed when in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the application is usually placed when in use. This is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , this embodiment provides an image acquisition mechanism 100 of a substation inspection robot, including a base 110, a control box 120, a first rotating rod 130, a second rotating rod 140, a first image acquisition component 150, a second image acquisition component 160 and a driving component 170;

[0035] The control box 120 is connected to the base 110, and the first rotating rod 130 and the second rotating rod 140 are both rotatably connected to the control box 120; the first image acquisition assembly 150 and the second image acquisition assembly 160 are respectively connected to the first rotating rod 130 and the second rotating rod 140, and are both located outside the control box 120;

[0036] The driving assembly 170 is disposed in the control box 120 and is in transmission connection with the first rotating rod 130 and the second rotating rod 140 located in the control box 120 . The driving assembly 170 is used to drive the first rotating rod 130 and the second rotating rod 140 to rotate relative to the control box 120 .

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The working principle of the substation inspection robot image acquisition mechanism 100 is:

[0038] The image acquisition mechanism 100 of the substation inspection robot includes a base 110, a control box 120, a first rotating rod 130, a second rotating rod 140, a first image acquisition component 150, a second image acquisition component 160 and a driving component 170; the control box 120 is connected to the base 110, and the first rotating rod 130 and the second rotating rod 140 are both rotatably connected to the control box 120; the first image acquisition component 150 and the second image acquisition component 160 are respectively connected to the first rotating rod 130 and the second rotating rod 140, and are both located outside the control box 120; the driving component 170 is arranged in the control box 120, and is in transmission connection with the parts of the first rotating rod 130 and the second rotating rod 140 located in the control box 120, and the driving component 170 is used to drive the first rotating rod 130 and the second rotating rod 140 to rotate relative to the control box 120.

[0039] The image acquisition mechanism 100 of the substation inspection robot can drive the first rotating rod 130 and the second rotating rod 140 to rotate relative to the control box 120 through the driving component 170, thereby driving the first rotating rod 130 and the second rotating rod 140 to move synchronously or independently, thereby driving the first image acquisition component 150 and the second image acquisition component 160 to collect corresponding image data at the same angle or different angles, thereby meeting different image acquisition requirements. Moreover, such an activity mode can be combined with the degrees of freedom of the first image acquisition component 150 and the second image acquisition component 160 themselves, as well as the degrees of freedom of the inspection robot itself, thereby meeting the image acquisition requirements of different angles in different scenes, thereby avoiding blind spots in image acquisition, thereby ensuring the angle range of image acquisition, and avoiding incomplete image acquisition, thereby effectively collecting the equipment working conditions in the substation area, so as to improve the accuracy of equipment operation status determination and risk assessment of the substation.

[0040] It should be noted that in this embodiment, during the image acquisition process, the substation inspection robot's image acquisition mechanism 100 is connected to the inspection robot, and its base 110 is connected to the inspection robot. Thus, during the image acquisition process, the substation inspection robot's image acquisition mechanism 100 can adjust the image acquisition angle by using the inspection robot's movement, as well as the movement of the first image acquisition component 150 and the second image acquisition component 160, to avoid incomplete image acquisition. This effectively captures the equipment operating conditions in the substation area, thereby improving the accuracy of equipment operation status determination and risk assessment in the substation. Furthermore, this configuration ensures that image acquisition can proceed normally even when the inspection robot's range of motion is limited, or when the first image acquisition component 150 and the second image acquisition component 160 have blind spots or malfunction. Therefore, the substation inspection robot's image acquisition mechanism 100 can ensure the image acquisition angle range and, at the same time, ensure the substation inspection robot's risk resistance.

[0041] For further information, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the drive assembly 170 includes a first drive motor 171 and a second drive motor 172. The first drive motor 171 is connected to the first rotating rod 130 via gears, while the second drive motor 172 is connected to the second rotating rod 140 via gears. Furthermore, the second rotating rod 140 is sleeved within the first rotating rod 130 and rotatably coupled thereto. This arrangement allows the first and second driving motors 171, 172 to be controlled to rotate the first and second rotating rods 130, enabling them to move synchronously or independently. The sleeved arrangement of the second rotating rod 140 within the first rotating rod 130 simplifies the overall structure.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the first image acquisition assembly 150 includes a first mounting platform 151 and a first image acquisition unit 152. The first mounting platform 151 is connected to the first rotating rod 130, and the first image acquisition unit 152 is detachably connected to the first mounting platform 151. The first mounting platform 151 is connected to the end of the first rotating rod 130 or to the outer periphery of the portion extending from the second rotating rod 140. In this embodiment, the first mounting platform 151 is connected to the end of the first rotating rod 130 to simplify the overall structure and prevent motion interference between the first image acquisition unit 152 and the second acquisition unit.

[0043] The second image acquisition assembly 160 includes a second mounting platform 161, a third mounting platform 162, and a second image acquisition unit 163. The second mounting platform 161 is connected to the second rotating rod 140, the third mounting platform 162 is connected to the second mounting platform 161, and the second image acquisition unit 163 is detachably connected to the second mounting platform 161 or the third mounting platform 162. The second mounting platform 161 is connected to the outer periphery of the second rotating rod 140, and the third mounting platform 162 is connected to the outer periphery of the second mounting platform 161. In this embodiment, the second image acquisition unit 163 is detachably connected to the third mounting platform 162, while the third mounting platform 162 is connected to the outer periphery of the second mounting platform 161. This arrangement can reduce the difficulty of installing the second image acquisition unit 163 and simplify the overall structure.

[0044] In addition, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 To enhance operational flexibility, the third mounting platform 162 is detachably connected to the outer periphery of the second mounting platform 161. Thus, during use, the third mounting platform 162 can be removed and the second image acquisition unit 163 can be mounted on the second mounting platform 161. Furthermore, the second image acquisition assembly 160 includes a locking member 164, through which the second mounting platform 161 is connected to the second rotating rod 140. To simplify locking, the locking member 164 is spaced apart from the third mounting platform 162 about the axis of the second rotating rod 140. This arrangement prevents the installation and removal of the locking member 164 from interfering with the third mounting platform 162 and the second image acquisition unit 163 connected to the third mounting platform 162.

[0045] It should be noted that in this embodiment, when configuring the above-mentioned first image acquisition unit 152 and second image acquisition unit 163, they can be camera devices with different parameters, or they can be image devices, infrared camera devices and other devices. The specific device type can be configured accordingly according to the needs of use.

[0046] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. An image acquisition mechanism for a substation inspection robot, characterized by: The image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot includes a base, a control box, a first rotating rod, a second rotating rod, a first image acquisition component, a second image acquisition component and a drive component; The control box is connected to the base, and the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod are both rotatably connected to the control box; the first image acquisition assembly and the second image acquisition assembly are respectively connected to the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod, and are both located outside the control box; The driving assembly is disposed in the control box and is in transmission connection with the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod parts located in the control box. The driving assembly is used to drive the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod to rotate relative to the control box.

2. The image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a first driving motor and a second driving motor. The first driving motor is connected to the first rotating rod through a gear, and the second driving motor is connected to the second rotating rod through a gear.

3. The image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second rotating rod is sleeved on the first rotating rod and is rotatably connected to the first rotating rod.

4. The image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first image acquisition assembly includes a first mounting platform and a first image acquisition unit; The first mounting platform is connected to the first rotating rod, and the first image acquisition unit is detachably connected to the first mounting platform.

5. The image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first mounting platform is connected to an end portion of the first rotating rod or an outer periphery of a portion extending out of the second rotating rod.

6. The image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second image acquisition assembly includes a second mounting platform, a third mounting platform and a second image acquisition unit; The second mounting platform is connected to the second rotating rod, the third mounting platform is connected to the second mounting platform, and the second image acquisition unit is detachably connected to the second mounting platform or the third mounting platform.

7. The image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second mounting platform is connected to the outer periphery of the second rotating rod, and the third mounting platform is connected to the outer periphery of the second mounting platform.

8. The image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The third mounting platform is detachably connected to the outer periphery of the second mounting platform.

9. The image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second image acquisition assembly includes a locking member, and the second mounting platform is connected to the second rotating rod through the locking member.

10. The image acquisition mechanism of the substation inspection robot according to claim 9, characterized in that: The locking member and the third mounting platform are spaced apart around the axis of the second rotating rod.

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