Unmanned aerial vehicle bridge inspection acquisition device
By designing a drone-based bridge inspection and data collection device, the device utilizes rotating connection components and positioning components to facilitate the installation and fixation of the data collection box. This solves the problem of securing and transporting the data collection box during bridge inspections using drones, thereby improving inspection efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing drones are difficult to effectively secure and transport information collection boxes during bridge inspections, making the inspection tasks inconvenient.
A drone-based bridge inspection and data collection device was designed, comprising a patrol drone, an installation component, a connection component, and a transport component. The data collection box can be conveniently installed and fixed by rotating the connection component and the positioning component.
This enabled convenient hoisting and fixing of the data collection box, improving the efficiency and convenience of bridge inspection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, specifically relating to a UAV bridge inspection and data collection device. Background Technology
[0002] Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are unmanned aircraft controlled by radio remote control equipment and onboard program control devices, or operated autonomously by an onboard computer, either completely or intermittently. Compared with manned aircraft, UAVs are often more suitable for "dull, dirty, or dangerous" tasks. UAVs can be divided into military and civilian applications. In the field of bridge inspection, UAVs are suitable for routine inspections and the delivery of data collection devices.
[0003] During the bridge information collection process, information collection boxes are needed to transport tools and samples. The drones that are usually used have flat bottoms, which makes it difficult to fix and transport the collection boxes, making them unsuitable for collection tasks during bridge inspections. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a drone bridge inspection and data collection device, which is easy to install the data collection box and easy to use the inspection and data collection information, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drone bridge inspection and data collection device, comprising a patrol drone and an installation component, wherein the installation component is symmetrically arranged at the bottom end of the patrol drone, and both ends of the installation component are rotatably connected to a connecting component, and a transport component is arranged between the connecting components at both ends of the same installation component, and a positioning component for engaging the connecting component is slidably connected to one end of the installation component.
[0006] Furthermore, the mounting assembly includes a column, the side walls of which are symmetrically fixedly connected to connecting plates, which are fixedly connected to the bottom of the patrol drone.
[0007] Furthermore, a circular plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the column, and equally spaced sliding strips are fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the column.
[0008] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes a connecting cylinder and a diaphragm cylinder fixedly connected to one end of the connecting cylinder. Bearings are provided at both ends of the inner wall of the cylinder. The connecting cylinder is rotatably connected to the end of the cylinder through the bearings. The side wall of the diaphragm cylinder is provided with a groove.
[0009] Furthermore, the transport component includes two symmetrically arranged clamps, the top ends of the two clamps are respectively fixedly connected to the two connecting cylinders, the bottom of each clamp is fixedly connected to a connecting seat, a connecting column is fixedly connected between the two connecting seats, and the side wall of the connecting column is symmetrically provided with a base.
[0010] Furthermore, the sidewalls of the clamp are fixedly connected with reinforcing ribs.
[0011] Furthermore, the positioning component includes a sliding column slidably connected inside the cylindrical column, a pressing rod fixedly connected to one end of the sliding column, the pressing rod passing through the diaphragm cylinder and the connecting cylinder, the side wall of the sliding column being provided with equally spaced sliding grooves, a plurality of sliding strips being slidably connected inside the plurality of sliding grooves, a protruding plate that mates with the slot being fixedly connected to one end of the sliding column, a spring being fixedly connected to one end of the sliding column, and one end of the spring being fixedly connected to one end of the circular plate.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: during inspection, the data collection box is hoisted by two transport components and then transported to the corresponding data collection point for use by staff. When hoisting the data collection box, the two transport components are rotated outward, and then the two data collection boxes are placed between the two transport components. The data collection boxes are clamped by rotating the two transport components in the opposite direction, and then the transport components are locked by the positioning component. The installation is convenient and facilitates the use of data collection during inspection. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0014] Figure 2 This is the left view of the present invention;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the installation component, connection component, and transport component of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the installation component, connection component, and transport component of this utility model.
[0017] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0018] 1. Patrol drone; 2. Mounting components; 21. Column; 22. Connecting plate; 23. Circular plate; 24. Sliding bar; 3. Connecting components; 31. Connecting cylinder; 32. Bearing; 33. Abutment cylinder; 34. Slot; 4. Carrier components; 41. Clamping plate; 42. Connecting seat; 43. Connecting column; 44. Base; 45. Reinforcing rib; 5. Positioning components; 51. Sliding column; 52. Pressing rod; 53. Slide groove; 54. Protruding plate; 55. Spring. Detailed Implementation
[0019] To make the objectives and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with embodiments. It should be understood that the following text is merely used to describe one or more specific embodiments of this utility model and does not strictly limit the scope of protection specifically claimed by this utility model.
[0020] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, a UAV bridge inspection and data collection device includes a patrol UAV 1 and an installation component 2. The installation component 2 is symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the patrol UAV 1. Both ends of the installation component 2 are rotatably connected to the connecting component 3. A transport component 4 is arranged between the connecting components 3 at both ends of the same installation component 2. A positioning component 5 for engaging the connecting component 3 is slidably connected to one end of the installation component 2.
[0021] According to the above structure, when in use, the patrol drone 1 takes off and inspects the bridge. During the inspection, the data collection box is hoisted by two carrier components 4 and then transported to the corresponding data collection point for use by the staff. When hoisting the data collection box, the two carrier components 4 are rotated outward and then the two data collection boxes are placed between the two carrier components 4. The data collection boxes are clamped by rotating the two carrier components 4 in the opposite direction and then locked by the positioning component 5.
[0022] like Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the mounting assembly 2 includes a column 21, with connecting plates 22 symmetrically fixedly connected to the side walls of the column 21. The connecting plates 22 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the patrol drone 1. A circular plate 23 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the column 21, and equidistant sliding strips 24 are fixedly connected to the inner side walls of the column 21.
[0023] According to the above structure, the column 21 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the patrol drone 1 through two connecting plates 22, and the transport component 4 is rotatably connected to the column 21 through the connecting component 3.
[0024] like Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the connecting assembly 3 includes a connecting cylinder 31 and a diaphragm cylinder 33 fixedly connected to one end of the connecting cylinder 31. Bearings 32 are provided at both ends of the inner wall of the column cylinder 21. The connecting cylinder 31 is rotatably connected to the end of the column cylinder 21 through the bearings 32. The side wall of the diaphragm cylinder 33 is provided with a slot 34. The transport assembly 4 includes two symmetrically arranged clamping plates 41. The top ends of the two clamping plates 41 are fixedly connected to the two connecting cylinders 31 respectively. The bottom of each clamping plate 41 is fixedly connected with a connecting seat 42. A connecting column 43 is fixedly connected between the two connecting seats 42. The side wall of the connecting column 43 is symmetrically provided with a base 44. The side wall of the clamping plate 41 is fixedly connected with a reinforcing rib 45.
[0025] According to the above structure, in use, by rotating the connecting column 43, the two clamping plates 41 are rotated, thereby rotating the two transport components 4 outward as a whole. Then, the collection box is placed between the two transport components 4. The connecting column 43 is rotated in the opposite direction, so that the bottom end of the clamping plate 41 and the bottom end of the base 44 support the bottom end of the collection box. The side wall of the clamping plate 41 and the side wall of the base 44 clamp the side wall of the collection box, thereby installing the collection box between the two transport components 4.
[0026] like Figure 4 As shown, the positioning component 5 includes a sliding column 51 slidably connected inside the column cylinder 21. One end of the sliding column 51 is fixedly connected to a pressing rod 52, which passes through the diaphragm cylinder 33 and the connecting cylinder 31. The side wall of the sliding column 51 is provided with equally spaced sliding grooves 53. Several sliding strips 24 are slidably connected inside the several sliding grooves 53. One end of the sliding column 51 is fixedly connected to a protruding plate 54 that cooperates with the slot 34. One end of the sliding column 51 is fixedly connected to a spring 55, and one end of the spring 55 is fixedly connected to one end of the circular plate 23.
[0027] According to the above structure, when the carrier component 4 clamps the collection box, it presses the pressing rod 52 inward, thereby pushing the sliding column 51 and the protruding plate 54 to slide into the column cylinder 21. At this time, the protruding plate 54 separates from the slot 34. After clamping is completed, the pressing rod 52 is released and the sliding column 51 and the pressing rod 52 slide outward under the elastic force of the spring 55. At this time, the protruding plate 54 is inserted into the slot 34 to prevent the connecting cylinder 31 from rotating. When the sliding column 51 slides, it slides along the sliding strip 24. The sliding strip 24 slides inside the sliding groove 53 to prevent the sliding column 51 from rotating.
[0028] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The column 21 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the patrol drone 1 through two connecting plates 22. The transport component 4 is rotatably connected to the column 21 through the connecting component 3. In use, by rotating the connecting column 43, the two clamping plates 41 are rotated, thereby rotating the two transport components 4 outward as a whole. Then, the collection box is placed between the two transport components 4. The connecting column 43 is rotated in the opposite direction, so that the bottom end of the clamping plate 41 and the bottom end of the base 44 support the bottom end of the collection box. The side walls of the clamping plate 41 and the side walls of the base 44 clamp the side walls of the collection box, thereby collecting the data. The box is installed between two transport components 4. When the transport component 4 clamps the collection box, it presses the pressing rod 52 inward, thereby pushing the sliding column 51 and the convex plate 54 to slide into the column cylinder 21. At this time, the convex plate 54 separates from the slot 34. After clamping is completed, the pressing rod 52 is released and the sliding column 51 and the pressing rod 52 slide outward under the elastic force of the spring 55. At this time, the convex plate 54 is inserted into the slot 34 to prevent the connecting cylinder 31 from rotating. When the sliding column 51 slides, it slides along the sliding strip 24. The sliding strip 24 slides inside the sliding groove 53 to prevent the sliding column 51 from rotating.
[0029] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described or explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented using conventional methods in the field.
Claims
1. An unmanned aerial vehicle bridge inspection collecting device, comprising a patrol unmanned aerial vehicle (1) and a mounting assembly (2), characterized in that: The bottom end of the patrol unmanned plane (1) is symmetrically provided with a mounting assembly (2), both ends of the mounting assembly (2) are rotatably connected with a connecting assembly (3), and the connecting assemblies (3) at both ends of the same mounting assembly (2) are provided with a carrying assembly (4), and one end of the mounting assembly (2) is slidably connected with a positioning assembly (5) used for clamping the connecting assembly (3). 2.The unmanned aerial vehicle bridge inspection collecting device of claim 1, wherein: The mounting assembly (2) comprises a cylinder (21), and the side wall of the cylinder (21) is fixedly connected with a connecting plate (22), and the connecting plate (22) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the patrol unmanned plane (1). 3.The unmanned aerial vehicle bridge inspection collecting device of claim 2, wherein: The inner wall of the cylinder (21) is fixedly connected with a circular plate (23), and the inner side wall of the cylinder (21) is fixedly connected with equidistantly distributed slide strips (24).
4. The unmanned aerial vehicle bridge inspection collecting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (3) comprises a connecting cylinder (31) and a diameter limiting cylinder (33) fixedly connected to one end of the connecting cylinder (31), both ends of the inner wall of the cylinder (21) are provided with bearings (32), the connecting cylinder (31) is rotatably connected to the end of the cylinder (21) through the bearings (32), and the side wall of the diameter limiting cylinder (33) is provided with a clamping groove (34).
5. The unmanned aerial vehicle bridge inspection collecting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The carrying assembly (4) comprises two symmetrically arranged clamping plates (41), the top ends of the two clamping plates (41) are fixedly connected with the two connecting cylinders (31) respectively, the bottom of the clamping plate (41) is fixedly connected with a connecting seat (42), the connecting seat (42) is fixedly connected with a connecting column (43) between the two connecting seats (42), and the side wall of the connecting column (43) is symmetrically provided with a base (44). 6.The unmanned aerial vehicle bridge inspection collecting device of claim 5, wherein: The side wall of the clamping plate (41) is fixedly connected with a reinforcing rib (45).
7. The unmanned aerial vehicle bridge inspection collecting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The positioning assembly (5) comprises a sliding column (51) slidably connected in the cylinder (21), one end of the sliding column (51) is fixedly connected with a pressing rod (52), the pressing rod (52) penetrates the diameter limiting cylinder (33) and the connecting cylinder (31), the side wall of the sliding column (51) is provided with equidistantly distributed slide grooves (53), a plurality of slide strips (24) are slidably connected in the plurality of slide grooves (53) respectively, one end of the sliding column (51) is fixedly connected with a convex plate (54) matched with the clamping groove (34), one end of the sliding column (51) is fixedly connected with a spring (55), and one end of the spring (55) is fixedly connected with one end of the circular plate (23).