Electric power inspection unmanned aerial vehicle

By designing a marker liquid storage tank and a marker swing mechanism on the power inspection drone, the problem of existing drones being unable to mark multiple points has been solved, achieving more efficient power inspection.

CN223618953UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02CHANGSHENG ZHONGKE (TIANJIN) TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520056381.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-10
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-10

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Technical Problem

Existing power line inspection drones lack location marking mechanisms, resulting in only a single location being identified during inspections, which is inefficient.

Method used

A power inspection drone was designed, comprising a drone frame, a marker liquid storage tank, a delivery pump, and a marker swing mechanism. The marker liquid storage tank stores marker liquid at multiple locations, and the delivery pump and marker swing mechanism are used to achieve multi-point marking, thereby expanding the marking range.

Benefits of technology

Multi-point marking was implemented, which improved the efficiency of power line inspection, expanded the marking range, and enhanced the coverage of the inspection.

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Abstract

The electric power inspection unmanned aerial vehicle comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle rack and an unmanned aerial vehicle body, the unmanned aerial vehicle rack is installed and connected to the two sides of the lower end of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, a maintenance panel is arranged at the front end of the unmanned aerial vehicle body, and a containing bracket is arranged at the lower end of the unmanned aerial vehicle body; a marking liquid storage box is arranged at the upper end of the containing bracket, a conveying pump machine is arranged at the front end of the marking liquid storage box, a marking swing mechanism is arranged at the position, located on the unmanned aerial vehicle body, of the front end of the conveying pump machine, and the marking swing mechanism and the conveying pump machine are electrically connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle body through connecting wires. The electric power inspection unmanned aerial vehicle disclosed by the utility model has the technical effects that the inspection efficiency is improved through multi-point marking, and the marking range can be expanded through rotating and swinging of the marking swinging mechanism.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of power inspection technology, and in particular to a power inspection drone. Background Technology

[0002] Power line inspection refers to the regular, planned, and organized inspection, monitoring, evaluation, and maintenance of power systems and equipment. It aims to promptly identify and eliminate potential faults in power equipment, ensuring the safe operation and reliable supply of the power system. In order to reduce the labor intensity of personnel during power line inspection, power line inspection drones are needed.

[0003] The existing Chinese patent CN221189165U, published on June 21, 2024, discloses a power inspection drone, including a protective cover, a quick-locking mechanism, and a power supply mechanism; the protective cover has brackets fixedly connected to its four bottom corners; the quick-locking mechanism is located on the left front side of the protective cover; the power supply mechanism is located on the upper end of the protective cover; it also includes a motor, which is fixedly connected to the inside of the bracket at the end away from the protective cover, and a rotating bracket is fixedly connected to the upper end of the output shaft of the motor. Propellers are fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the upper surface of the rotating bracket, and a control switch is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the protective cover.

[0004] However, the aforementioned devices cannot effectively mark locations during power line inspections. The lack of a location marking mechanism means that only a single location can be determined during inspections, which is not very efficient. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model discloses a power line inspection drone, which aims to solve the technical problem that the above-mentioned devices cannot effectively mark the location during power line inspection, lack a location marking mechanism, and thus can only determine a single location during inspection, which is not very efficient.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A power line inspection drone includes a drone frame and a drone body. The drone frame is mounted on both sides of the lower end of the drone body. A maintenance panel is provided at the front end of the drone body. A placement bracket is provided at the lower end of the drone body. A marking liquid storage tank is provided at the upper end of the placement bracket. A delivery pump is provided at the front end of the marking liquid storage tank. A marking swing mechanism is provided at the front end of the delivery pump on the drone body. The marking swing mechanism and the delivery pump are electrically connected to the drone body via a connecting cable.

[0008] The marking swing mechanism includes a marking head, a perforated mesh plate, a corrugated hose, a rotary motor, and a first coupling. The first coupling is installed on the output shaft end of the rotary motor, and the marking head is fixedly connected to the lower end of the first coupling. A perforated mesh plate is provided on the inner side of the front end of the marking head, and a corrugated hose is provided on the rear end of the marking head. The corrugated hose is installed and connected to a conveying pump, and the rotary motor is installed and connected to the drone body.

[0009] By incorporating a drone frame structure, the drone body can be supported and placed on both sides of the lower end of the frame. When marking is required during power line inspection, a delivery pump can draw marking liquid from the marking liquid storage tank for delivery. The front end of the delivery pump is equipped with a marking swing mechanism installed on the drone body. The delivery pump can deliver the drawn marking liquid to the marking swing mechanism, which can then rotate and swing to mark, thereby expanding the marking range. The marking liquid storage tank can store marking liquid at multiple points, thus effectively improving the overall efficiency of power line inspection.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the labeling liquid storage tank includes a lid, a body, and an output pipe. The lid is located at the upper end of the body, and the output pipe is located at the lower front end of the body. The output pipe is connected to a delivery pump, and the body is connected to a placement bracket.

[0011] The structure includes a labeling solution storage tank, which allows for the storage of labeling solutions at multiple locations.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the placement bracket includes a pull-end rod, a bottom support plate, and a mounting disc. The pull-end rod is installed at the four corners of the upper end of the bottom support plate, and the mounting disc is provided at the upper end of the pull-end rod. The mounting disc is installed and connected to the drone body.

[0013] The structure includes a placement bracket, allowing for easy placement by pulling.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the drone frame includes a placement end plate, an assembly end head, a support column, and an anti-slip pad. The lower end of the placement end plate is provided with an anti-slip pad, and the upper corner of the placement end plate is provided with a support column. The upper end of the support column is provided with an assembly end head, which is installed and connected to the drone body.

[0015] The drone has a frame structure that allows it to be supported and placed for use.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, two drone frames are provided, and the drone frames are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lower end of the drone body.

[0017] The drone frame structure provides stable support for the drone body during placement.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the marking hood and the corrugated hose are connected by a flange.

[0019] By incorporating a corrugated hose structure, the retractable nature of the corrugated hose ensures that the marking head does not obstruct the rotation of the marking.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the drone body and the access panel are connected by screws, and the connection points are aligned.

[0021] The inclusion of an inspection panel structure facilitates easy access to the internal structure of the drone for maintenance.

[0022] As described above, a power line inspection drone includes a drone frame and a drone body. The drone frame is mounted on both sides of the lower end of the drone body. A maintenance panel is located at the front end of the drone body. A placement bracket is located at the lower end of the drone body. A marking liquid storage tank is located at the upper end of the placement bracket. A delivery pump is located at the front end of the marking liquid storage tank. A marking swing mechanism is located at the front end of the delivery pump on the drone body. The marking swing mechanism and the delivery pump are electrically connected to the drone body via a connecting cable. The power line inspection drone provided by this utility model has the technical effect of improving inspection efficiency by marking multiple points, and expanding the marking range through the rotation and swing of the marking swing mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a power line inspection drone proposed in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom three-dimensional structure of a power line inspection drone proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the placement bracket and marking liquid storage box for a power inspection drone proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the marking swing mechanism of a power inspection drone proposed in this utility model.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drone frame structure of a power line inspection drone proposed in this utility model.

[0028] In the attached diagram: 1. UAV frame; 11. Placement end plate; 12. Assembly end; 13. Support column; 14. Anti-slip pad; 2. UAV body; 3. Inspection panel; 4. Marking fluid storage tank; 41. Tank cover; 42. Tank body; 43. Output pipe; 5. Marking swing mechanism; 51. Marking cover; 52. Hollowed-out mesh plate; 53. Corrugated hose; 54. Rotary motor; 55. First coupling; 6. Placement bracket; 61. Pulling end rod; 62. Bottom support plate; 63. Mounting disc; 7. Delivery pump. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0031] Reference Figures 1-5 A power line inspection drone includes a drone frame 1 and a drone body 2. The drone frame 1 is mounted on both sides of the lower end of the drone body 2, and the drone body 2 can be supported and placed by the drone frame 1 on both sides of the lower end. A maintenance panel 3 is installed at the front end of the drone body 2, which is convenient for personnel to open and perform maintenance. A placement bracket 6 is screwed on the lower end of the drone body 2, and a marking liquid storage tank 4 is fixed to the upper end of the placement bracket 6. The marking liquid storage tank 4 can store marking liquid inside, so that marking liquid can be stored at multiple points for marking. A delivery pump 7 is installed on the front flange of the marking liquid storage tank 4, which can draw marking liquid from the marking liquid storage tank 4 for delivery. A marking swing mechanism 5 is installed at the front end of the delivery pump 7 on the drone body 2, which can deliver the drawn marking liquid to the marking swing mechanism 5. The marking swing mechanism 5 can rotate and swing to mark, thereby expanding the marking range. The marking swing mechanism 5 and the delivery pump 7 are electrically connected to the drone body 2 through a connecting line.

[0032] The marking swing mechanism 5 includes a marking head 51, a perforated mesh plate 52, a corrugated hose 53, a rotary motor 54, and a first coupling 55. The rotary motor 54 is screwed and connected to the UAV body 2 for installation. The first coupling 55 is mounted on the output shaft of the rotary motor 54, and the marking head 51 is fixed to the lower end of the first coupling 55. When the output shaft of the rotary motor 54 rotates, it can drive the first coupling 55 to rotate, thereby expanding the marking range. 55 can drive the marking head 51 to rotate. A perforated mesh plate 52 is fixed to the inner side of the front end of the marking head 51. The marking liquid inside the marking head 51 can be sprayed out through the perforated mesh plate 52 for marking. A corrugated hose 53 is screwed to the rear end of the marking head 51. The corrugated hose 53 is installed and connected to the delivery pump 7. The delivery pump 7 can deliver the marking liquid to the marking head 51 through the corrugated hose 53. The corrugated hose 53 is retractable, so the marking head 51 will not be obstructed during rotation.

[0033] The marking cap 51 and the corrugated hose 53 are connected by a flange, so that they can be installed and fixed in place.

[0034] Reference Figures 1-3 In a preferred embodiment, the labeling liquid storage tank 4 includes a lid 41, a tank body 42, and an output pipe 43. The lid 41 is screwed onto the upper end of the tank body 42 for easy rotation and opening by personnel. The output pipe 43 is fixedly connected to the lower front side of the tank body 42 and is installed and connected to the delivery pump 7. The labeling liquid inside the tank body 42 can be delivered to the delivery pump 7 through the output pipe 43. The tank body 42 is installed and connected to the placement bracket 6 for corresponding installation and placement.

[0035] Reference Figures 1-3 In a preferred embodiment, the placement bracket 6 includes a pull-end rod 61, a bottom support plate 62, and a mounting disc 63. The pull-end rod 61 is installed at the four corners of the upper end of the bottom support plate 62. The mounting disc 63 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the pull-end rod 61. The mounting disc 63 is connected to the drone body 2 by screws. The mounting disc 63 can be placed by pulling the bottom support plate 62 through the pull-end rod 61.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5In a preferred embodiment, the drone frame 1 includes a placement end plate 11, an assembly end 12, a support column 13, and an anti-slip pad 14. The lower end of the placement end plate 11 is attached with the anti-slip pad 14, which increases the friction of the placement end plate 11 and allows for stable placement. The upper corner of the placement end plate 11 is fixedly connected to the support column 13, and the upper end of the support column 13 is fixedly connected to the assembly end 12. The assembly end 12 is fixedly installed and connected to the drone body 2, and the assembly end 12 is stably supported by the placement end plate 11 at the lower end of the support column 13.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 In a preferred embodiment, two drone frames 1 are installed, and the drone frames 1 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the lower end of the drone body 2. The two drone frames 1 can stably support the drone body 2 for placement.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 In a preferred embodiment, the drone body 2 and the inspection panel 3 are connected by screws and the connection points are aligned so that they can be fixed in place and will not obstruct use.

[0039] Working principle: During use, the drone body 2 can be supported and placed by the drone frames 1 on both sides of the lower end. When marking is required during power inspection, the delivery pump 7 can draw marking liquid from the marking liquid storage tank 4 for delivery. The front end of the delivery pump 7 is equipped with a marking swing mechanism 5 on the drone body 2. The delivery pump 7 can deliver the drawn marking liquid to the marking swing mechanism 5, which can rotate and swing to mark, thereby expanding the marking range. The marking liquid storage tank 4 can store marking liquid inside, allowing marking liquid to be stored at multiple points for marking, thereby effectively improving the overall efficiency of power inspection.

[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. The substitutions may be replacements of some structures, devices, or method steps, or they may be complete technical solutions. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A power line inspection drone, comprising a drone frame (1) and a drone body (2), wherein the drone frame (1) is mounted and connected to both sides of the lower end of the drone body (2), characterized in that, The front end of the UAV body (2) is provided with an inspection panel (3), the lower end of the UAV body (2) is provided with a placement bracket (6), the upper end of the placement bracket (6) is provided with a marking liquid storage tank (4), the front end of the marking liquid storage tank (4) is provided with a delivery pump (7), the front end of the delivery pump (7) is provided with a marking swing mechanism (5) on the UAV body (2), and the marking swing mechanism (5) and the delivery pump (7) are electrically connected to the UAV body (2) through a connecting line; The marking swing mechanism (5) includes a marking head (51), a perforated mesh plate (52), a corrugated hose (53), a rotary motor (54), and a first coupling (55). The output shaft of the rotary motor (54) is equipped with the first coupling (55). The lower end of the first coupling (55) is fixedly connected to the marking head (51). The inner side of the front end of the marking head (51) is provided with a perforated mesh plate (52). The rear end of the marking head (51) is provided with a corrugated hose (53). The corrugated hose (53) is installed and connected to the conveying pump (7). The rotary motor (54) is installed and connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) body (2).

2. The power line inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The labeling liquid storage tank (4) includes a lid (41), a body (42) and an output pipe (43). The lid (41) is provided at the upper end of the body (42), and the output pipe (43) is provided at the lower front end of the body (42). The output pipe (43) is installed and connected to the delivery pump (7), and the body (42) is installed and connected to the placement bracket (6).

3. The power line inspection drone according to claim 2, characterized in that, The placement bracket (6) includes a pull-end rod (61), a bottom support plate (62), and a mounting disc (63). The pull-end rod (61) is installed at the four corners of the upper end of the bottom support plate (62). The mounting disc (63) is provided at the upper end of the pull-end rod (61). The mounting disc (63) is installed and connected to the unmanned aerial vehicle body (2).

4. A power line inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The UAV frame (1) includes a placement end plate (11), an assembly end (12), a support column (13), and an anti-slip pad (14). The lower end of the placement end plate (11) is provided with an anti-slip pad (14), and the upper corner of the placement end plate (11) is provided with a support column (13). The upper end of the support column (13) is provided with an assembly end (12), and the assembly end (12) is installed and connected to the UAV body (2).

5. A power line inspection drone according to claim 4, characterized in that, There are two labeling liquid storage tanks (4), and the labeling liquid storage tanks (4) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lower end of the UAV body (2).

6. A power line inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The marking cap (51) and the corrugated hose (53) are connected by a flange.

7. A power line inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that, The UAV body (2) and the maintenance panel (3) are connected by screws and the connection points are aligned.

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  • Electric power inspection unmanned aerial vehicle

    CN221189165U