Mountain robot capable of monitoring mountain fire of transformer substation
By designing a mountain robot capable of monitoring wildfires in substations, utilizing a walking track, movable arm, and ground claw structure, combined with an infrared thermal imaging camera and fire extinguishing device, the mobility and timely response issues of substation wildfire monitoring equipment have been solved, enabling flexible inspection and timely fire extinguishing, and improving the safety of substations.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing substation wildfire monitoring equipment lacks mobility and flexibility, making it difficult to conduct flexible inspections around the substation. Furthermore, it is difficult to achieve a timely firefighting response after a fire is detected, resulting in delays in rescue operations and posing safety hazards.
A mountain robot capable of monitoring wildfires in substations was designed. It adopts a walking track, movable arm and ground claw structure, and is equipped with an infrared thermal imaging camera and fire extinguishing device. It can move flexibly in rugged mountainous areas and monitor the fire situation in real time, and carry out fire extinguishing operations in a timely manner when a fire occurs.
It improved the continuity and flexibility of monitoring around the substation, ensured timely firefighting response, reduced the risk of mountain robots tipping over, and significantly improved the safety of the substation and rescue response time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of substation monitoring technology, specifically a mountain robot capable of monitoring wildfires in substations. Background Technology
[0002] As power facilities are laid, they will be built on mountains. On the one hand, this is far from residential areas, which is conducive to large-scale construction and avoids occupying residential land. On the other hand, substations built on mountains will become an indispensable node in the modern power system through their core functions such as optimizing transmission efficiency, ensuring power supply security, supporting clean energy, and saving resources. Their construction can not only meet the development needs of mountainous areas, but also help the power grid to transform into a low-carbon system.
[0003] At the current stage, real-time monitoring of substations located in mountainous areas is crucial. Substations are typically installed along with power facilities on mountainsides, where flammable materials are abundant and highly susceptible to ignition under high temperatures. Furthermore, circuit faults are a significant cause of wildfires. Currently, the primary method for monitoring substation wildfires involves installing monitoring equipment at fixed locations. To cover a wider area, monitoring stations are established at regular intervals to continuously monitor the substation and its surrounding environment. However, this method has limitations. First, it hinders flexible inspections of the substation's surroundings because the fixed locations of the monitoring stations restrict the monitoring range. Second, even if a fire is detected at a monitoring station, the lack of mobility hinders timely firefighting responses, leading to unnecessary delays in rescue operations. This delay poses a potential threat to the safety of the substation.
[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a mountain robot capable of monitoring wildfires in substations to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a mountain robot capable of monitoring wildfires in substations, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that existing substation wildfire monitoring equipment lacks mobility and flexibility, making it unsuitable for inspecting the area surrounding the substation.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A mountain robot capable of monitoring wildfires in substations includes: a mountain robot base, with tracks installed on the bottom of the base, a first movable arm rotatably mounted on the outer side of the base, a second movable arm rotatably connected to one end of the first movable arm, a telescopic cylinder rotatably mounted between the first and second movable arms, a third movable arm rotatably connected to the end of the second movable arm away from the first movable arm, a telescopic cylinder rotatably connected between the third and second movable arms, a pawl rotatably mounted on the lower end of the third movable arm, a mounting base fixedly mounted on the top of the base, an infrared thermal imaging camera mounted on the top of the mounting base, and a water bucket mounted on the back of the mounting base.
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the first movable arm and the second movable arm are rotatably connected, and the second movable arm and the third movable arm are rotatably connected, and the third movable arm and the ground claw are connected by a rotating shaft to form a rotating structure.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a telescopic cylinder two is movably installed between the ground claw and the third movable arm, and a telescopic cylinder four is rotatably connected between the first movable arm and the mountain robot base.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: both the left and right sides of the mounting base are fixedly connected with extension arms, and a second water pump is installed at the lower end of the extension arms. The front side of the water pump is provided with a nozzle for spraying water.
[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model: a spray pipe is installed on the front side of the mounting base, and a water pump is installed at one end of the spray pipe.
[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: the top of the water bucket is connected to a connecting water pipe, and three sets of connecting water pipes are provided on the top of the water bucket. The water bucket is connected to water pump one and water pump two respectively through the three sets of connecting water pipes.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] Tracks are installed at the bottom of the mountain robot's base, effectively assisting it in navigating rugged mountainous terrain. To further enhance its mobility, a first movable arm is rotatably mounted on the outer side of the base, along with second and third movable arms. These three arms are rotatably connected, and the angle of each arm's joint can be adjusted using telescopic cylinders. This allows the first, second, and third movable arms to move flexibly on the outer side of the tracks. Grippers are installed at the lower end of the third movable arm, effectively gripping the ground during mountainous movement. These grippers, working in conjunction with the movable arms, assist the tracks in providing more stable movement. This design enables the mountain robot base to adapt to the complex and varied terrain of mountainous areas. In addition to its environmental friendliness, the mobile arm's auxiliary movement on the outside of the tracks not only improves the mobility of the mountain robot base but also enables it to conduct fire inspections around the substation more efficiently, reducing the risk of tipping over and significantly enhancing its maneuverability. Furthermore, a mounting base is fixed above the mountain robot base, and an infrared thermal imaging camera is installed above the mounting base. This camera provides real-time monitoring and inspection of the substation's surroundings as the robot moves, ensuring continuous and effective monitoring. To further enhance its ability to respond to emergencies, a water bucket is mounted on the back of the mounting base. The bucket, along with the nozzle and spray nozzles, works in conjunction with the spray pipes to promptly extinguish wildfires, thus buying valuable response time for rescue efforts and improving the substation's safety. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mountain robot capable of monitoring wildfires in substations.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first movable arm of a mountain robot capable of monitoring wildfires in substations.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the base of a mountain robot used for monitoring wildfires in substations.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water bucket structure in a mountain robot capable of monitoring wildfires in substations.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Mountain robot base; 2. Walking track; 3. Mounting base; 4. Water pump one; 5. Infrared thermal imaging camera; 6. Extended arm; 7. Water pump two; 8. Nozzle; 9. Water bucket; 10. Spray pipe; 11. First movable arm; 12. Second movable arm; 13. Telescopic cylinder one; 14. Third movable arm; 15. Ground gripper; 16. Telescopic cylinder two; 17. Telescopic cylinder three; 18. Telescopic cylinder four; 19. Connecting water pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model embodiment provides a mountain robot capable of monitoring wildfires in substations, comprising: a mountain robot base 1, a walking track 2 mounted on the bottom of the mountain robot base 1, and a first movable arm 11 rotatably mounted on the outer side of the mountain robot base 1. A second movable arm 12 is rotatably connected to one end of the first movable arm 11, and a telescopic cylinder 13 is rotatably mounted between the first movable arm 11 and the second movable arm 12. A third movable arm 14 is rotatably connected to the end of the second movable arm 12 away from the first movable arm 11. A telescopic cylinder 17 is rotatably connected between the first movable arm 11 and the second movable arm 12. A ground gripper 15 is rotatably mounted on the lower end of the third movable arm 14. The first movable arm 11 and the second movable arm 12 are rotatably connected, and the second movable arm 12 and the third movable arm 14 are rotatably connected. The third movable arm 14 and the ground gripper 15 are connected to each other by a rotating shaft. A telescopic cylinder 16 is movably mounted between the ground gripper 15 and the third movable arm 14. A telescopic cylinder 18 is rotatably connected between the first movable arm 11 and the mountain robot base 1.
[0022] Specifically, the first movable arm 11 has a rotating structure with the mountain robot base 1, and a telescopic cylinder 18 is installed between the first movable arm 11 and the mountain robot base 1. The telescopic cylinder 18 pushes the first movable arm 11, causing it to extend outward. The extension and adjustment between the first movable arm 11 and the second movable arm 12 are achieved through a telescopic cylinder 13, which, in conjunction with the rotating structure between the first movable arm 11 and the second movable arm 12, allows for angle adjustment. Furthermore, the angle adjustment between the second movable arm 12 and the third movable arm 14 is achieved through a telescopic cylinder 17. The joint, combined with the rotation structure between the second movable arm 12 and the third movable arm 14, allows the movable arms to unfold on the outside of the walking track 2, facilitating movement in mountainous areas. The movable arms are arranged symmetrically on both sides of the mountain robot base 1, with four sets on each side, for a total of eight sets. This improves the walking stability of the mountain robot base 1, prevents it from tipping over, and enhances its walking flexibility and stability. The second telescopic cylinder 16 is used to adjust the gripping angle of the ground claw 15, which, in conjunction with the movement of the movable arms, increases the gripping force, thereby enabling movement in mountainous areas.
[0023] A mounting base 3 is fixedly installed on the top of the mountain robot base 1, and an infrared thermal imaging camera 5 is installed on the top of the mounting base 3. A water tank 9 is installed on the back of the mounting base 3. Extended arm rods 6 are fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting base 3, and a second water pump 7 is installed at the lower end of the extended arm rod 6. A nozzle 8 for spraying water is provided on the front side of the water pump. A spray pipe 10 is installed on the front side of the mounting base 3, and a first water pump 4 is installed at one end of the spray pipe 10. A connecting water pipe 19 is connected to the top of the water tank 9, and three sets of connecting water pipes 19 are provided on the top of the water tank 9. The water tank 9 is connected to the first water pump 4 and the second water pump 7 respectively through the three sets of connecting water pipes 19.
[0024] Specifically, a water bucket 9 is installed on the back of the mounting base 3, enabling the mountain robot base 1 to carry a fire extinguishing device for use in emergencies. The top of the mounting base 3 is equipped with an infrared thermal imaging camera 5, which works in conjunction with the walking mechanism of the mountain robot base 1 to continuously inspect and monitor the area around the substation. Once a fire is detected, the mountain robot base 1 can respond quickly. Through multi-sensor fusion perception, the infrared thermal imaging camera 5, combined with a temperature sensor, detects the location and temperature of the fire source in real time. The water carried in the water bucket 9 is used for fire extinguishing. Water pump 1 4 and water pump 2 7 pump water from the water bucket 9 and extinguish the fire at the ignition point through the nozzle 10 and nozzle 8. This design ensures that fire extinguishing operations can be carried out in a timely and effective manner after a fire is discovered, greatly improving the real-time nature of fire extinguishing. At the same time, this rapid response buys valuable time for subsequent rescue work, thereby not only improving the functionality of the mountain robot base 1 but also significantly improving the overall safety of the substation.
[0025] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:
[0026] When using this utility model, the operator first transports the mountain robot to the vicinity of the substation. The robot walks stably in the mountainous terrain using the walking tracks 2. The movable arm extends symmetrically about the mountain robot base 1, enhancing walking stability and preventing tipping. When the infrared thermal imaging camera 5 detects a fire around the substation, the robot quickly locates the fire source. At this time, the telescopic cylinder 16 adjusts the grip angle of the ground claw 15 to ensure the robot's stability during the firefighting process. Simultaneously, water pump 4 and water pump 7 draw water from the water tank 9 through the connecting water pipe 19. Water pump 4 sprays water through the nozzle 10, while water pump 7 sprays water through the nozzle 8 at the lower end of the extended arm 6, carrying out all-round firefighting operations at the fire point. This design not only improves the efficiency of firefighting but also ensures the timeliness of firefighting operations, providing strong support for subsequent rescue work.
[0027] 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 mountain robot capable of monitoring a mountain fire of a substation, characterized in that, Include: Mountain robot base (1), the bottom of the mountain robot base (1) is mounted with walking track (2), and the outer side of the mountain robot base (1) is rotatably mounted with first movable arm (11), one end of the first movable arm (11) is rotatably connected with second movable arm (12), and telescopic cylinder one (13) is rotatably mounted between the first movable arm (11) and the second movable arm (12), one end of the second movable arm (12) away from the first movable arm (11) is rotatably connected with third movable arm (14), telescopic cylinder three (17) is rotatably connected between the third movable arm (14) and the second movable arm (12), and the lower end of the third movable arm (14) is rotatably mounted with claw (15), the upper side of the mountain robot base (1) is fixedly mounted with mounting seat (3), and the top of the mounting seat (3) is mounted with infrared thermal imaging camera (5), the back of the mounting seat (3) is mounted with water bucket (9).
2. The mountain robot capable of monitoring bushfire of a substation according to claim 1, wherein, The first movable arm (11) and the second movable arm (12) are rotatably connected, and the second movable arm (12) and the third movable arm (14) are rotatably connected, and the third movable arm (14) and the claw (15) are rotatably connected through the rotating shaft. 3.The mountain station robot capable of monitoring a mountain fire of a substation according to claim 1, wherein The claw (15) and the third movable arm (14) are movably mounted with telescopic cylinder two (16), and the first movable arm (11) and the mountain robot base (1) are rotatably connected with telescopic cylinder four (18).
4. The mountain robot capable of monitoring a mountain fire of a substation according to claim 1, wherein, The left and right sides of the mounting seat (3) are fixedly connected with arm extension rod (6), and the lower end of the arm extension rod (6) is mounted with water pump two (7), and the front side of the water pump is provided with water outlet (8) for spraying water.
5. The mountain robot capable of monitoring bushfire of a substation according to claim 1, wherein, The front side of the mounting seat (3) is mounted with spray pipe (10), and one end of the spray pipe (10) is mounted with water pump one (4).
6. The mountain robot capable of monitoring a mountain fire of a substation according to claim 1, wherein, The top of the water bucket (9) is connected with connecting water pipe (19), and three groups of connecting water pipes (19) are arranged on the top of the water bucket (9), and the water bucket (9) is connected with water pump one (4) and water pump two (7) through the three groups of connecting water pipes (19).