Electric power inspection device

By designing a simplified underwater power inspection device, utilizing horizontal and vertical plane motors for movement, and combining it with a waterproof structure, the problems of high cost and limited movement capability in underwater cable inspection are solved, thus achieving low-cost underwater power inspection.

CN223583595UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21YUNNAN IND & COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423117908.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-17
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-17

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Technical Problem

Existing underwater cable inspection devices are costly and have limited robot mobility, making it difficult to achieve effective underwater power equipment inspection.

Method used

An electrical inspection device comprising a support frame, a protective cover, an underwater motor, and a waterproof chamber was designed. It utilizes horizontal and vertical plane motors to provide motion, and combines a waterproof structure and a sealed chamber to reduce costs and achieve basic inspection functions.

Benefits of technology

It enables low-cost underwater power equipment inspection, improves the level of automation, and expands the application scope of underwater power equipment inspection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric power inspection device, and belongs to the technical field of electric power inspection. According to the technical scheme, a simplified movement mechanism and a waterproof structure are designed for the underwater inspection device. The underwater motor rotating along the transverse plane is used for providing floating or diving motion, and the underwater motor rotating along the longitudinal plane is used for providing propelling and steering motion; meanwhile, a waterproof bin and a sealed cavity are designed and used for installing devices such as a video acquisition device, an underwater acoustic communication set and a battery, and cables enter and exit through the cable waterproof connector. Compared with an underwater robot sold in the market, the underwater robot has the advantages that the cost is greatly reduced, and the basic inspection function can be met. The system is expected to improve the automation level of underwater electric power inspection and promote the wide-range application of the system.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to electric power inspection technical field, concretely is a kind of electric power inspection device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Electric power inspection is throughout the beginning and end of electric power operation and maintenance, is the important guarantee measure for timely finding fault and hidden danger and ensuring the safe and stable operation of electric power system.Under normal circumstances, transformer, switch device, cable line and other inspection objects are located on land surface or in elevated state, whether using artificial inspection or using robot, unmanned aerial vehicle to carry out inspection is easy to realize.But for cable and its supporting equipment laid under water, the difficulty of inspection work is greater, and the waterproofness and movement ability of equipment are required, at present, it still mainly relies on artificial diving to carry out inspection.

[0003] Underwater inspection robot, also known as unmanned remote submersible, is a kind of robot specially used for underwater inspection.They are mainly divided into two types of cable remote type and cableless remote control type.Cable type underwater inspection robot is further divided into three types of self-propelled in water, towed and capable of crawling on seabed structure, no matter what configuration is used, the towed cable state greatly limits the movement ability and inspection range.Cableless remote control type underwater inspection robot is the most ideal model, however, its price of several hundred thousand yuan limits the application range. SUMMARY

[0004] The first technical problem to be solved by the utility model is how to design a simple structure, low cost underwater electric power inspection device.

[0005] The second technical problem to be solved by the utility model is how to solve the waterproof problem of on-board battery and controller and other devices with relatively low cost structure.

[0006] To achieve the above technical purposes, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The utility model provides an electric power inspection device, including support frame, shield, through -hole, first mounting plate, first underwater motor, second underwater motor, second mounting plate, mounting frame, waterproof storehouse, first chamber, video acquisition device, sealing cover, window, second chamber, sealing plate, cable waterproof joint, the shield fixed setting is in support frame upside, has set up through -hole in the shield, has set up first mounting plate in support frame transversely, has set up first underwater motor on first mounting plate, through -hole keeps in first underwater motor upside, has set up a plurality of second underwater motor on support frame, has set up paddle on first underwater motor and second underwater motor, the rotation plane of first underwater motor is horizontal plane, the rotation plane of second underwater motor is vertical plane, has set up second mounting plate and mounting frame in support frame, has set up a set of waterproof storehouse on second mounting plate and mounting frame, each set of waterproof storehouse includes a first chamber, a video acquisition device, a sealing cover and a window, video acquisition device sets up in first chamber, sealing cover sets up in the end of first chamber and is fastened by a plurality of screws, sets up silica gel ring in the inboard of sealing cover, window keeps in sealing cover, has set up second chamber in support frame, has set up sealing plate in the end of second chamber and is fastened by a plurality of screws, also sets up silica gel ring in the inboard of sealing plate, has set up cable waterproof joint on sealing plate and first chamber.

[0008] Preferably, the window of one set of waterproof storehouse faces the front of the inspection device, and the window of the other set of waterproof storehouse faces the lower or obliquely lower side of the inspection device.

[0009] Preferably, the second underwater motor is provided with a plurality of motors, respectively facing the right front, left front, right rear and left rear of the inspection device.

[0010] Preferably, a plurality of lighting devices are provided on the support frame.

[0011] Preferably, the controller, underwater acoustic communication machine and battery of the inspection device are provided in the second chamber, and the cable enters and exits through the cable waterproof joint.

[0012] Preferably, each first underwater motor is located on the same horizontal plane, and each second underwater motor is located on the same horizontal plane.

[0013] Preferably, an annular anti-collision ring is provided on the periphery of the support frame.

[0014] Preferably, the video acquisition device is a video camera or a camera.

[0015] In the structure of the utility model, the support frame and the shield are the structural main body of the device, a plurality of first underwater motors rotating along the horizontal plane are installed on the first mounting plate, the first underwater motor is kept below the through hole and drives the paddle to rotate, and the device is provided with the floating or diving movement. The second underwater motor drives the paddle to rotate along the vertical plane, and the device is provided with the propulsion and steering movement. The second mounting plate and the mounting frame are each provided with a set of waterproof bin, the video acquisition device inside the waterproof bin performs the shooting function through the window body, the purpose of inspection is achieved, and the first cavity and the sealing cover are sealed through the screw and the silica gel ring. The second cavity is used for installing the controller, the communication device, the satellite positioning module, the battery and the like, the second cavity and the sealing plate are sealed through the screw and the silica gel ring, and the incoming and outgoing lines of each sealing structure are realized by the cable waterproof joint.

[0016] In actual operation, the shot video or picture is sent to the work ship through the underwater acoustic communication machine, and is inspected by the staff, the staff sends the operation instruction to the controller, thereby controlling the driving direction and rotating speed of each underwater motor, and controlling the start-stop state of the lighting device and the video acquisition device and the like. In addition, the device can also carry the commonly used sensor and small navigation light, the former can continuously feed back the hydrological state in the inspection process, and the latter is convenient for finding and positioning when being recycled, and the specific configuration can be implemented according to the general technical knowledge in the field, and will not be described here.

[0017] The utility model discloses an electric power inspection device. This technical scheme designs simplified movement mechanism and waterproof structure for underwater inspection device. The utility model provides floating or diving movement by underwater motor rotating along horizontal plane, provides propulsion and steering movement by underwater motor rotating along vertical plane, designs waterproof bin and sealing cavity for installing video acquisition device, underwater acoustic communication machine, battery and the like, and cable enters and exits through cable waterproof joint. Compared with the underwater robot on the market, the utility model greatly reduces the cost, and can meet the basic inspection function. The utility model is expected to improve the automation level of underwater electric power inspection, and promote its wide application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Fig. 1 It is the overall view of the utility model;

[0019] Fig. 2 It is the structure view of the shield;

[0020] Fig. 3 It is the overall view of the utility model in the upper view angle except the shield;

[0021] Fig. 4 It is the structure view of the support frame;

[0022] Fig. 5 It is the overall view of the utility model in the lower view angle except the shield;

[0023] Fig. 6 is a split view of the second chamber, the sealing plate;

[0024] Fig. 7 is a split view of the waterproof compartment;

[0025] wherein:

[0026] 1, support frame 2, shield 3, through hole 4, first mounting plate

[0027] 5, first underwater motor 6, second underwater motor 7, second mounting plate 8, mounting bracket

[0028] 9, waterproof compartment 10, first chamber 11, video acquisition device 12, sealing cover

[0029] 13, window 14, second chamber 15, sealing plate 16, cable waterproof joint. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present application. In addition, those skilled in the art can know that, as technology develops and new scenarios appear, the technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present application are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0031] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the present application have the same meaning as that understood by those skilled in the art to which the present application belongs. In addition, any term used is only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present application.

[0032] In addition, in order to better illustrate the present application, a large number of specific details are given in the specific embodiments below. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present application can also be implemented without certain specific details. In some examples, methods, means, elements and circuits that are well known to those skilled in the art are not described in detail, in order to highlight the main idea of the present application.

[0033] Embodiment 1

[0034] A power inspection device, see Figs. 1-7, including support frame 1, shield 2, through hole 3, first mounting plate 4, first underwater motor 5, second underwater motor 6, second mounting plate 7, mounting bracket 8, waterproof bin 9, first chamber 10, video acquisition device 11, sealing cover 12, window body 13, second chamber 14, sealing plate 15, cable waterproof joint 16; The shield 2 is fixedly arranged on the upper side of the support frame 1, the through hole 3 is arranged on the shield 2, the first mounting plate 4 is fixed horizontally in the support frame 1, the first underwater motor 5 is arranged on the first mounting plate 4, the through hole 3 is kept above the first underwater motor 5, a plurality of second underwater motors 6 are arranged on the support frame 1, paddles are arranged on the first underwater motor 5 and the second underwater motor 6, the rotation plane of the first underwater motor 5 is a horizontal plane, and the rotation plane of the second underwater motor 6 is a vertical plane. The second mounting plate 7 and the mounting bracket 8 are arranged in the support frame 1, each set of waterproof bin 9 is arranged on the second mounting plate 7 and the mounting bracket 8, each set of waterproof bin 9 comprises a first chamber 10, a video acquisition device 11, a sealing cover 12 and a window body 13, the video acquisition device 11 is arranged in the first chamber 10, the sealing cover 12 is arranged at the end of the first chamber 10 and is fastened by a plurality of screws, a silica gel ring is arranged on the inner side of the sealing cover 12, the window body 13 is kept on the sealing cover 12, the second chamber 14 is arranged in the support frame 1, the sealing plate 15 is arranged at the end of the second chamber 14 and is fastened by a plurality of screws, and a silica gel ring is also arranged on the inner side of the sealing plate 15. The cable waterproof joint 16 is arranged on the sealing plate 15 and the first chamber 10. Among them, the support frame 1 and the shield 2 are the structural main body of the device, a plurality of first underwater motors 5 rotating along the horizontal plane are arranged on the first mounting plate 4, the first underwater motor 5 is kept below the through hole 3, and the paddle is driven to rotate, thereby providing the device with floating or diving motion. The second underwater motor 6 drives the paddle to rotate along the vertical plane, thereby providing the device with propulsion and steering motion. The second mounting plate 7 and the mounting bracket 8 each set of waterproof bin 9, the video acquisition device 11 inside the waterproof bin performs the shooting function through the window body 13, achieves the purpose of inspection, and the first chamber 10 and the sealing cover 12 are sealed by screws and silica gel rings. The second chamber 14 is used for installing controller, communication device, satellite positioning module, battery and other elements, the second chamber 14 and the sealing plate 15 are sealed by screws and silica gel rings, and the incoming and outgoing lines of each sealing structure are realized by the cable waterproof joint 16.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] A power inspection device, see Figs. 1-7, including support frame 1, shroud 2, through hole 3, first mounting plate 4, first underwater motor 5, second underwater motor 6, second mounting plate 7, mounting bracket 8, waterproof bin 9, first chamber 10, video acquisition device 11, sealing cover 12, window body 13, second chamber 14, sealing plate 15, cable waterproof joint 16; the shroud 2 is fixedly arranged on the upper side of the support frame 1, the through hole 3 is arranged on the shroud 2, the first mounting plate 4 is fixed horizontally in the support frame 1, the first underwater motor 5 is arranged on the first mounting plate 4, the through hole 3 is kept on the upper side of the first underwater motor 5, a plurality of second underwater motors 6 are arranged on the support frame 1, the paddle is arranged on the first underwater motor 5 and the second underwater motor 6, the rotation plane of the first underwater motor 5 is a horizontal plane, and the rotation plane of the second underwater motor 6 is a vertical plane; the second mounting plate 7 and the mounting bracket 8 are arranged in the support frame 1, each set of waterproof bin 9 is arranged on the second mounting plate 7 and the mounting bracket 8, each set of waterproof bin 9 comprises a first chamber 10, a video acquisition device 11, a sealing cover 12 and a window body 13, the video acquisition device 11 is arranged in the first chamber 10, the sealing cover 12 is arranged at the end of the first chamber 10 and is fastened by a plurality of screws, the silica gel ring is arranged on the inner side of the sealing cover 12, the window body 13 is kept on the sealing cover 12, the second chamber 14 is arranged in the support frame 1, the sealing plate 15 is arranged at the end of the second chamber 14 and is fastened by a plurality of screws, and the silica gel ring is also arranged on the inner side of the sealing plate 15; the cable waterproof joint 16 is arranged on the sealing plate 15 and the first chamber 10. The window body 13 of one set of waterproof bin 9 faces the front of the present inspection device, and the window body 13 of the other set of waterproof bin 9 faces the lower or oblique lower of the present inspection device. The second underwater motor 6 is provided with a plurality of, respectively, facing the right front, left front, right rear, left rear of the present inspection device. A plurality of lighting devices are arranged on the support frame 1. The controller, the underwater acoustic communication machine and the battery of the present inspection device are arranged in the second chamber 14, and the cable is in and out through the cable waterproof joint 16. Each first underwater motor 5 is located on the same horizontal plane; each second underwater motor 6 is located on the same horizontal plane. A ring-shaped anti-collision stop ring is arranged on the periphery of the support frame 1. The video acquisition device 11 is a video camera or a camera.

[0037] From the foregoing detailed description, those skilled in the art can understand that the foregoing detailed description can be presented only in an exemplary manner, and can not be limiting. Although it is not explicitly stated here, those skilled in the art can understand that the present application intends to encompass various reasonable changes, improvements and modifications of the embodiments. These changes, improvements and modifications are intended to be proposed by the present application, and are within the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments of the present application.

[0038] It should be understood that in the foregoing description of the embodiments of this application, various features are combined in a single embodiment, drawing, or description for the purpose of simplifying the understanding of a feature. However, this does not mean that the combination of these features is necessary, and those skilled in the art can certainly extract some of the features as individual embodiments when reading this application.

[0039] It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative of the principles of this application. Other modified embodiments are also within the scope of this application. The embodiments disclosed herein are merely examples and not limitations, and the embodiments of this application are not limited to the embodiments precisely described above.

Claims

1. An electric power inspection device characterized by comprising: The utility model provides a kind of underwater inspection device, including support frame (1), shield (2), through hole (3), first mounting plate (4), first underwater motor (5), second underwater motor (6), second mounting plate (7), mounting frame (8), waterproof storehouse (9), first chamber (10), video acquisition device (11), sealing cover (12), window (13), second chamber (14), sealing plate (15), cable waterproof joint (16);Shield (2) is fixedly arranged on the upside of support frame (1), through hole (3) is opened in shield (2), first mounting plate (4) is fixed horizontally in support frame (1), first underwater motor (5) is arranged on first mounting plate (4), through hole (3) is kept on the upside of first underwater motor (5), a plurality of second underwater motor (6) is arranged on support frame (1), paddle is arranged on first underwater motor (5) and second underwater motor (6), the rotation plane of first underwater motor (5) is horizontal plane, the rotation plane of second underwater motor (6) is vertical plane, second mounting plate (7) and mounting frame (8) are arranged in support frame (1), each set of waterproof storehouse (9) is installed on second mounting plate (7) and mounting frame (8), each set of waterproof storehouse (9) includes a first chamber (10), a video acquisition device (11), a sealing cover (12) and a window (13), video acquisition device (11) is arranged in first chamber (10), sealing cover (12) is arranged at the end of first chamber (10) and is fastened by a plurality of screws, silica gel ring is arranged in the inboard of sealing cover (12), window (13) is kept on sealing cover (12), second chamber (14) is arranged in support frame (1), sealing plate (15) is arranged at the end of second chamber (14) and is fastened by a plurality of screws, silica gel ring is also arranged in the inboard of sealing plate (15), cable waterproof joint (16) is arranged on sealing plate (15) and first chamber (10).

2. The electric power inspection device according to claim 1, wherein The window (13) of one set of waterproof storehouse (9) faces the front of the device, and the window (13) of the other set of waterproof storehouse (9) faces the lower or obliquely downward of the device.

3. The electric power inspection device according to claim 1, wherein The second underwater motor (6) is provided with a plurality of, respectively, facing the right front, left front, right rear, left rear of the device.

4. The power inspection device of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of lighting devices are arranged on the support frame (1).

5. The power inspection device of claim 1, wherein, The controller, underwater acoustic communication machine and battery of the device are arranged in the second chamber (14), and the cable enters and exits through the cable waterproof joint (16).

6. The power inspection device of claim 1, wherein, Each first underwater motor (5) is located on the same horizontal plane, and each second underwater motor (6) is located on the same horizontal plane.

7. The power inspection device of claim 1, wherein, A ring-shaped anti-collision stop ring is arranged on the periphery of the support frame (1).

8. The power inspection device of claim 1, wherein, The video acquisition device (11) is a video camera or a camera.