Lightweight small unmanned aerial vehicle suitable for routing inspection in narrow space of water plant

By using a detachable frame assembly and a hollow fiber anti-collision net design, the problem of drones being damaged by collisions in narrow spaces is solved, achieving lightweight design and flexible obstacle avoidance, thus meeting the needs of water conservancy inspection.

CN223822022UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23JINGSHUIYUN (BEIJING) TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520421574.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-12
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-12

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Technical Problem

Existing inspection drones are easily bumped and damaged in narrow spaces or pipes, and cannot meet the needs of urban water affairs inspection.

Method used

The drone adopts a detachable frame assembly structure and a hollow fiber anti-collision mesh. By combining the carbon fiber assembly frame and the hollow fiber anti-collision mesh, the drone is made lightweight and has strong impact resistance. It is equipped with a high-definition camera and image transmission module to support inspection tasks.

Benefits of technology

Drones are impact-resistant in confined spaces or pipes, are small and flexible, and can operate normally to meet the needs of urban waterworks inspection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a light-weight small unmanned aerial vehicle suitable for routing inspection in a narrow space of a water plant, which comprises a detachable skeleton assembled unmanned aerial vehicle, a hollow fiber anti-collision net is mounted on the detachable skeleton assembled unmanned aerial vehicle, and the hollow fiber anti-collision net comprises a semi-wrapped anti-collision net, a first hollow connecting leg and a second hollow connecting leg, the detachable skeleton assembled unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a carbon fiber assembled skeleton, a flight control module, a power supply, an image transmission method module, a high-definition camera and a plurality of driving assemblies, and relates to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles. According to the light-weight small unmanned aerial vehicle suitable for routing inspection in the narrow space of the water plant, the hollow fiber anti-collision net and the carbon fiber splicing framework can be matched with each other, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle is small in size, has certain anti-collision capacity and flexible obstacle avoidance performance, and is suitable for routing inspection in the narrow space of the water plant. Therefore, the unmanned aerial vehicle can work in a narrow space or a pipeline, and specific requirements of urban water affair inspection can be met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically a lightweight small UAV suitable for inspection in narrow spaces of water plants. Background Technology

[0002] A drone is a high-tech device consisting of an unmanned aerial vehicle, a control system, and other auxiliary systems, used for various purposes such as aerial photography, surveying and mapping, and disaster relief.

[0003] However, existing inspection drones are usually large in size and do not have adequate collision protection nets. This often results in drones being damaged by collisions when operating in narrow spaces or pipes, making it impossible for them to operate in such spaces or pipes and thus failing to meet the specific needs of urban waterworks inspection. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a lightweight, small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for inspection in narrow spaces of water plants, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a lightweight small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for inspection in narrow spaces of water plants, comprising a detachable frame assembly UAV, wherein a hollow fiber anti-collision net is installed on the detachable frame assembly UAV, the hollow fiber anti-collision net comprising a semi-enclosed anti-collision net, a first hollow connecting leg disposed at the front end of the inner side of the semi-enclosed anti-collision net, and a second hollow connecting leg disposed at the rear end of the inner side of the semi-enclosed anti-collision net, the detachable frame assembly UAV comprising a carbon fiber assembly frame, a flight control module installed in the carbon fiber assembly frame, a power supply installed behind the flight control module, an image transmission module installed above the carbon fiber assembly frame, a high-definition camera installed in front of the carbon fiber assembly frame, and several drive components installed on the carbon fiber assembly frame.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the carbon fiber assembled frame includes an upper body plate, a lower body plate disposed below the upper body plate, a plurality of first connecting aluminum columns installed between the upper body plate and the lower body plate, a rear arm plate symmetrically installed at the rear end of the upper surface of the upper body plate, and a front arm plate symmetrically installed at the center of the upper surface of the lower body plate.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the rear arm plate and the front arm plate are both bolted to the end of a drive assembly, the first hollow connecting leg is provided with a first mounting block at the end, the first mounting block is bolted to the upper plate of the body, and a second pressure plate is installed above the two front arm plates.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the second hollow connecting leg is provided with a second mounting block at its end, a first pressure plate is installed above the two rear arm plates, and the second mounting block is installed on the body plate by bolts through the first pressure plate and the two rear arm plates.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the plurality of driving components include a support foot block, a drive motor disposed below the support foot block, and a rotating blade disposed at the output end of the drive motor.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a fixed bracket assembly is fitted into the rear end of the upper body plate and the lower body plate, and a support and fixing assembly is fitted into the front end of the upper body plate and the lower body plate.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the fixed stand assembly includes two stand plates and a battery baffle that is snapped between the two stand plates, and a second connecting aluminum column is installed between the two stand plates, and the stand plates are bolted to the second connecting aluminum column.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: the high-definition camera is mounted on the carbon fiber assembled frame by means of a support and fixing component, which consists of two image transmission adapter plates.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This utility model provides a lightweight small drone suitable for inspection in narrow spaces of water plants. The device can use a hollow fiber anti-collision net to give the drone a certain degree of impact resistance when operating in narrow spaces or pipes. This ensures that the drone will not be damaged when it encounters minor bumps, and can still operate normally. This allows the drone to operate in narrow spaces or pipes, thereby meeting the specific needs of urban water affairs inspection.

[0015] This invention provides a lightweight small drone suitable for inspection in narrow spaces of water plants. The device can achieve the weight reduction of the drone through a carbon fiber assembled frame, while making the drone smaller in size and more flexible in obstacle avoidance. This allows the drone to operate in narrow spaces or pipelines, thereby meeting the specific needs of urban water affairs inspection. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall appearance structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the hollow fiber anti-collision mesh structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the detachable frame assembly drone structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a static assembly diagram of the detachable frame assembly drone structure in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Demountable frame assembly drone; 2. Hollow fiber anti-collision net; 3. Semi-enclosed anti-collision net; 4. First hollow connecting leg; 5. Second hollow connecting leg; 6. Carbon fiber assembled frame; 7. Flight control module; 8. Power supply; 9. Image transmission module; 10. High-definition camera; 11. Drive assembly; 12. Body plate; 13. Lower body plate; 14. First connecting aluminum column; 15. Rear arm plate; 16. Forearm plate; 17. First mounting block; 18. Second mounting block; 19. First pressure plate; 20. Support foot block; 21. Drive motor; 22. Rotating blade; 23. Fixed foot assembly; 24. Support and fixing assembly; 25. Foot plate; 26. Second connecting aluminum column; 27. Image transmission adapter plate; 28. Battery baffle; 29. ​​Second pressure plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment illustrates a lightweight small drone suitable for inspecting narrow spaces in water plants. It includes a detachable frame drone 1, on which a hollow fiber anti-collision net 2 is installed. The hollow fiber anti-collision net 2 includes a semi-enclosed anti-collision net 3, a first hollow connecting leg 4 located at the front inner side of the semi-enclosed anti-collision net 3, and a second hollow connecting leg 5 located at the rear inner side of the semi-enclosed anti-collision net 3. The detachable frame drone 1 includes a carbon fiber assembled frame 6, a flight control module 7 installed in the carbon fiber assembled frame 6, a power supply 8 installed behind the flight control module 7, an image transmission module 9 installed above the carbon fiber assembled frame 6, a high-definition camera 10 installed at the front of the carbon fiber assembled frame 6, and several drive components 11 installed on the carbon fiber assembled frame 6. The detachable frame drone 1 facilitates normal operational flight, and the hollow fiber anti-collision net 2 provides the drone with a certain degree of impact resistance when operating in narrow spaces or pipes. This ensures that the drone will not be damaged by minor bumps and knocks, allowing it to continue operating normally. This enables the drone to operate in confined spaces or pipes. The carbon fiber frame 6 facilitates the drone's lightweight design and smaller size, resulting in greater obstacle avoidance and flexibility, thus meeting the specific needs of urban waterworks inspections. The semi-enclosed anti-collision net 3 provides partial protection for the top and sides of the detachable frame drone 1. The first hollow connecting leg 4 and the second hollow connecting leg 5 work together to easily install the semi-enclosed anti-collision net 3 onto the carbon fiber frame 6. The flight control module 7 receives and sends commands to control the flight of the detachable frame drone 1. The power supply 8 provides power for the flight of the detachable frame drone 1. The image transmission module 9 and the high-definition camera 10 work together to transmit images captured by the detachable frame drone 1 to the operator's control screen. Several drive components 11 provide driving force for the flight of the detachable frame drone 1.

[0023] Reference Figure 4 As another embodiment of this utility model: the carbon fiber assembled frame 6 includes an upper body plate 12, a lower body plate 13 disposed below the upper body plate 12, a plurality of first connecting aluminum columns 14 installed between the upper body plate 12 and the lower body plate 13, a rear arm plate 15 symmetrically installed at the rear end of the upper surface of the upper body plate 12, and a front arm plate 16 symmetrically installed in the middle of the upper surface of the lower body plate 13. The upper body plate 12 facilitates the fixed support of the rear arm plate 15, the lower body plate 13 facilitates the fixed support of the front arm plate 16, the plurality of first connecting aluminum columns 14 facilitates the fixed connection of the upper body plate 12 and the lower body plate 13 together, and both the rear arm plate 15 and the front arm plate 16 facilitate the support and fixation of the drive assembly 11.

[0024] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As another embodiment of this utility model: the rear arm plate 15 and the front arm plate 16 are both bolted to the end of the drive assembly 11, the first hollow connecting leg 4 is provided with a first mounting block 17 at the end, the first mounting block 17 is bolted to the upper plate 12 of the fuselage, and a second pressure plate 29 is installed above the two front arm plates 16. The first mounting block 17 facilitates the installation of the first hollow connecting leg 4 on the upper plate 12 of the fuselage, and the second pressure plate 29 facilitates pressing and fixing the two front arm plates 16.

[0025] Reference Figure 4 As another embodiment of this utility model: a second mounting block 18 is provided at the end of the second hollow connecting leg 5, and a first pressure plate 19 is installed above the two rear arm plates 15. The second mounting block 18 is installed on the upper plate 12 of the machine body by bolts through the first pressure plate 19 and the two rear arm plates 15. The second mounting block 18 facilitates the installation of the second hollow connecting leg 5 on the upper plate 12 of the machine body, and the first pressure plate 19 facilitates pressing and fixing the two rear arm plates 15.

[0026] Reference Figure 4 As another embodiment of this utility model: a plurality of drive components 11 include a support foot block 20, a drive motor 21 disposed below the support foot block 20, and a rotating blade 22 disposed at the output end of the drive motor 21. The support foot block 20 facilitates the support capacity of the detachable frame assembly drone 1 itself, and also acts as a counterweight. The drive motor 21 facilitates the provision of driving force for the rapid rotation of the rotating blade 22. The rotating blade 22 facilitates the flight of the detachable frame assembly drone 1 under the action of the drive motor 21.

[0027] Reference Figure 4 As another embodiment of this utility model: a fixed bracket assembly 23 is snapped into the tail end of the upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 of the body, and a support and fixing assembly 24 is snapped into the head end of the upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 of the body. The fixed bracket assembly 23 facilitates the support of the tail end of the carbon fiber assembled frame 6 and also facilitates the snapping and fixing of the power supply 8. The support and fixing assembly 24 facilitates the support and fixing of the high-definition camera 10.

[0028] Reference Figure 4 As another embodiment of this utility model: the fixed bracket assembly 23 includes two bracket plates 25 and a battery baffle 28 that is snapped between the two bracket plates 25. A second connecting aluminum column 26 is installed between the two bracket plates 25. The bracket plates 25 are bolted to the second connecting aluminum column 26. The two bracket plates 25 facilitate the support of the tail end of the carbon fiber assembled frame 6. The second connecting aluminum column 26 facilitates the fixed connection of the two bracket plates 25 together. The battery baffle 28 facilitates the snapping and fixing of the power supply 8.

[0029] Reference Figure 4As another embodiment of this utility model: the high-definition camera 10 is mounted on the carbon fiber assembly frame 6 by means of a support and fixing component 24. The support and fixing component 24 consists of two image transmission adapter plates 27. The image transmission adapter plates 27 facilitate the fixing and mounting of the high-definition camera 10 and fix the high-definition camera 10 on the carbon fiber assembly frame 6.

[0030] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: This utility model provides a lightweight small drone suitable for inspection in narrow spaces of water plants. When using this device, the upper plate 12, lower plate 13, several first connecting aluminum columns 14, two rear arm plates 15, two front arm plates 16, two tripod plates 25 and two image transmission adapter plates 27 should be removed first. Then, the high-definition camera 10 is fixed between the two image transmission adapter plates 27. Then, the two image transmission adapter plates 27 are fixed between the upper plate 12 and the front end of the lower plate 13. After that, the two tripod plates 25 are fixed between the upper plate 12 and the rear end of the lower plate 13.

[0031] At this time, several first connecting aluminum columns 14 are installed between the upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 of the fuselage by bolts. At the same time, the control module 7, power supply 8 and image transmission module 9 can be installed on the carbon fiber assembly frame 6. Then, several drive components 11 can be installed on the rear arm plate 15 and the front arm plate 16 by bolts. Then, the second pressure plate 29 is taken out and the two front arm plates 16 are pressed and fixed on the lower plate 13 of the fuselage. The two front arm plates 16 are fixed on the lower plate 13 of the fuselage in conjunction with the first connecting aluminum columns 14 and bolts.

[0032] Then, after taking out the first pressing plate 19, press and fix the two rear arm plates 15 onto the body plate 12, and fix the two rear arm plates 15 onto the body plate 12 with bolts. Then, take out the hollow fiber anti-collision net 2 and install it onto the body plate 12 with bolts through the first mounting block 17 at the end of the first hollow connecting leg 4 and the second mounting block 18 at the end of the second hollow connecting leg 5.

[0033] When the device is in operation, the frame uses a carbon fiber assembled skeleton 6, which enables the drone to be lightweight and smaller in size, giving it greater flexibility and obstacle avoidance capabilities. This allows it to operate safely in confined spaces. Furthermore, the hollow fiber anti-collision net 2 installed on the carbon fiber assembled skeleton 6 provides the device with a certain degree of impact resistance when operating in narrow spaces or pipes. This ensures that the drone will not be damaged by minor bumps and can continue to operate normally. As a result, the drone can operate in narrow spaces or pipes, thus meeting the specific needs of urban waterworks inspection.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A lightweight, small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for inspection in confined spaces of water plants, characterized in that, The drone (1) includes a detachable frame assembly drone (1), which is equipped with a hollow fiber anti-collision net (2). The hollow fiber anti-collision net (2) includes a semi-enclosed anti-collision net (3), a first hollow connecting leg (4) located at the front end of the inner side of the semi-enclosed anti-collision net (3), and a second hollow connecting leg (5) located at the rear end of the inner side of the semi-enclosed anti-collision net (3). The detachable frame assembly drone (1) includes a carbon fiber assembly frame (6), a flight control module (7) installed in the carbon fiber assembly frame (6), a power supply (8) installed behind the flight control module (7), an image transmission module (9) installed above the carbon fiber assembly frame (6), a high-definition camera (10) installed in front of the carbon fiber assembly frame (6), and several drive components (11) installed on the carbon fiber assembly frame (6).

2. The lightweight small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for inspection in confined spaces of water plants according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carbon fiber assembled frame (6) includes an upper fuselage plate (12), a lower fuselage plate (13) located below the upper fuselage plate (12), a plurality of first connecting aluminum columns (14) installed between the upper fuselage plate (12) and the lower fuselage plate (13), a rear arm plate (15) symmetrically installed at the rear end of the upper surface of the upper fuselage plate (12), and a front arm plate (16) symmetrically installed in the middle of the upper surface of the lower fuselage plate (13).

3. A lightweight small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for inspection in confined spaces of a water plant, as described in claim 2, is characterized in that... The rear arm plate (15) and the front arm plate (16) are both bolted to the end of the drive assembly (11). The first hollow connecting leg (4) is provided with a first mounting block (17). The first mounting block (17) is bolted to the upper plate (12) of the fuselage. The two front arm plates (16) are mounted with a second pressure plate (29).

4. A lightweight small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for inspection in confined spaces of a water plant, as described in claim 3, is characterized in that... The second hollow connecting leg (5) is provided with a second mounting block (18) at its end. A first pressure plate (19) is installed above the two rear arm plates (15). The second mounting block (18) is installed on the upper plate (12) of the fuselage by bolts through the first pressure plate (19) and the two rear arm plates (15).

5. A lightweight small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for inspection in confined spaces of a water plant, as described in claim 4, is characterized in that... The plurality of drive components (11) include a support foot block (20), a drive motor (21) disposed below the support foot block (20), and a rotating blade (22) disposed at the output end of the drive motor (21).

6. A lightweight small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for inspection in confined spaces of a water plant according to claim 2, characterized in that, A fixed bracket assembly (23) is fitted into the tail end of the upper plate (12) and the lower plate (13) of the fuselage, and a support and fixing assembly (24) is fitted into the head end of the upper plate (12) and the lower plate (13) of the fuselage.

7. A lightweight small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for inspection in confined spaces of a water plant, as described in claim 6, is characterized in that... The fixed stand assembly (23) includes two stand plates (25) and a battery baffle (28) that is snapped between the two stand plates (25). A second connecting aluminum column (26) is installed between the two stand plates (25), and the stand plates (25) are bolted to the second connecting aluminum column (26).

8. A lightweight small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for inspection in confined spaces of a water plant, as described in claim 6, is characterized in that... The high-definition camera (10) is mounted on the carbon fiber assembly frame (6) by means of a support and fixing component (24), which consists of two image transmission adapter plates (27).