Autonomous inspection device

By introducing a combination of lead screw, moving slide, rack and pinion, and gear into the autonomous inspection device, along with cylinders and motors, the problem of traditional cameras being unable to adjust their position is solved, enabling flexible camera adjustment, reducing maintenance costs, and improving inspection efficiency.

CN224229588UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12NINGXIA YINXING ENERGY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGXIA YINXING ENERGY
Filing Date
2025-05-13
Publication Date
2026-05-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The fixed cameras in traditional autonomous inspection devices cannot be adjusted to shoot according to actual needs, which increases maintenance and time costs.

Method used

An autonomous inspection device was designed, which uses a combination of lead screw, moving slide, rack and pinion and gear to adjust the angle and height of the inspection camera. It is equipped with cylinder and motor to adjust the position of the camera, enhancing flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the camera, reduces maintenance costs and time, and improves the flexibility and comprehensiveness of inspections.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an autonomous inspection device. The autonomous inspection device comprises an inspection robot; the inspection robot has the advantages that the lead screw, the movable sliding plates and the racks are arranged, the movable sliding plates on the outer side are driven to move when the lead screw rotates, the racks on the two sides are driven to move synchronously when the movable sliding plates move, the racks drive meshed gears to rotate, and the movable sliding plates are driven to move synchronously when the lead screw rotates. The gear rotates to drive the rotating rod on the inner side to rotate and adjust, so that the shooting angle of the inspection camera is adjusted, the shooting angle position is adjusted according to actual requirements, and an air cylinder and an adjusting supporting plate are arranged, so that the output end of the air cylinder drives the adjusting supporting plate to adjust the height position; the adjusting supporting plate drives the height positions of the supporting column, the rotating top box, the rotating rod and the inspection camera to be adjusted, and the shooting height position is adjusted according to actual requirements.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inspection device technology, specifically an autonomous inspection device. Background Technology

[0002] Autonomous inspection devices for new energy power generation are automated inspection equipment used for new energy power generation facilities (such as wind farms and photovoltaic power stations). They typically combine advanced sensor technology, artificial intelligence algorithms, and remote communication technology to achieve efficient, accurate, and real-time inspections. Intelligent inspection robots can perform precise inspections in complex environments, possessing autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, and environmental adaptability. They are usually equipped with high-precision sensors and AI vision algorithms, enabling detailed inspections of equipment and timely detection of anomalies. However, traditional autonomous inspection devices are mostly equipped with fixed inspection cameras, which limits the flexibility and comprehensiveness of the inspection. Fixed cameras can only cover the area near their installation location, and their shooting position cannot be adjusted according to actual needs. When the inspection range needs to be adjusted, it may be necessary to reinstall or replace the camera, increasing maintenance and time costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an autonomous inspection device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as that fixed cameras can only cover the area near their installation location, fixed cameras cannot adjust their shooting position according to actual needs, and when the inspection range needs to be adjusted, it may be necessary to reinstall or replace the camera, which increases maintenance costs and time costs.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an autonomous inspection device, comprising:

[0005] Inspection robot;

[0006] A support frame is installed on top of the inspection robot;

[0007] Adjust the support plate, which is positioned above the supporting top frame;

[0008] Support columns are installed on top of the adjustable support plate;

[0009] A rotating top box is rotatably mounted on top of a support column, and rotating rods are symmetrically mounted inside the rotating top box.

[0010] Inspection camera, which is installed on top of the rotating rod;

[0011] A drive unit is located inside a rotating top box. The drive unit includes a movable slide plate, which is slidably disposed inside the rotating top box. Racks are fixed to both sides of the movable slide plate, and the racks are slidably connected to the rotating top box.

[0012] A gear is located on the outside of the rotating rod and meshes with a rack.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model: the movable slide plate is internally threaded with a lead screw, the lead screw is rotatably connected to the rotating top box, the rotating top box is internally equipped with a second motor, and the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the lead screw.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model: the movable sliding plate is provided with symmetrically sliding limit rods inside, and the limit rods are fixedly connected to the rotating top box.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model: a cylinder is installed inside the supporting top frame, and the output end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the adjusting support plate.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model: the bottom of the adjusting support plate is symmetrically fixed with a bottom fixing plate, the bottom fixing plate is slidably connected to the supporting top frame, and a limit frame is slidably provided on the outer side of the bottom fixing plate, the limit frame being fixedly connected to the supporting top frame.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a limiting side plate is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom fixing plate.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model, by setting a lead screw, a movable slide plate, and a rack, realizes that when the lead screw is rotated, it drives the outer movable slide plate to move. When the movable slide plate moves, it drives the racks on both sides to move synchronously. The racks drive the meshing gears to rotate. When the gears rotate, they drive the inner rotating rod to rotate and adjust, thereby adjusting the shooting angle of the inspection camera. The shooting angle position can be adjusted according to actual needs. By setting a cylinder and an adjusting support plate, the output end of the cylinder drives the adjusting support plate to adjust the height position. The adjusting support plate drives the support column, the rotating top box, the rotating rod, and the inspection camera to adjust the height position, thereby adjusting the shooting height position according to actual needs. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the support column of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the rotating top box of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Inspection robot; 2. Support top frame; 3. Adjustable support plate; 4. Bottom fixing plate; 5. Limiting side plate; 6. Limiting frame; 7. Support column; 8. Rotating top box; 9. Rotating rod; 10. Inspection camera; 11. Cylinder; 12. Motor No. 1; 13. Lead screw; 14. Moving slide plate; 15. Limiting slide bar; 16. Rack; 17. Gear; 18. Motor No. 2. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a technical solution: an autonomous inspection device, comprising: an inspection robot 1; a supporting top frame 2 fixedly connected to the top of the inspection robot 1; an adjusting support plate 3 placed above the supporting top frame 2; a supporting column 7 fixedly connected to the top of the adjusting support plate 3; a rotating top box 8 rotatably disposed on the top of the supporting column 7, and a rotating rod 9 symmetrically rotatably disposed inside the rotating top box 8; an inspection camera 10 mounted on the top of the rotating rod 9; a drive unit disposed inside the rotating top box 8, the drive unit including a movable slide plate 14, the movable slide plate 14 slidably disposed inside the rotating top box 8, and racks 16 fixedly connected to both sides of the movable slide plate 14, the racks 16 slidably connected to the rotating top box 8; and a gear 17 fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating rod 9, the gear 17 meshing with the rack 16.

[0026] It is understood that the inspection robot 1 of this utility model is equipped with an obstacle avoidance ultrasonic device for safe movement. To acquire environmental information, the robot is equipped with a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and a high-definition camera, which can monitor and record temperature, humidity, and images of the target area. The integrated GPS, inertial navigation system, and advanced algorithms enable the robot to accurately locate, navigate autonomously, and plan the optimal inspection path. It also includes a drive mechanism, a motor, and a motion controller to complete the inspection task. The inspection robot 1 performs mobile inspections, and the inspection camera 10 performs image acquisition and processing. The output end of the cylinder 11 drives the adjusting support plate 3, the bottom fixing plate 4, and the limiting side plate 5 to adjust the height position. The bottom fixing plate 4 slides on the outside of the supporting top frame 2. The adjusting support plate 3 drives the supporting column 7, the rotating top box 8, the rotating rod 9, and the inspection camera 1. The height position of the inspection camera 10 is adjusted. The output of motor 12 drives the rotating top box 8, rotating rod 9 and inspection camera 10 to rotate and adjust the angle, thus adjusting the overall direction of the inspection camera 10. Then, the output of motor 2 drives the lead screw 13 to rotate. The rotation of lead screw 13 drives the outer moving slide plate 14 to move and adjust. When the moving slide plate 14 moves, it drives the racks 16 on both sides to move synchronously. The racks 16 drive the meshing gears 17 to rotate and adjust. The rotation of gears 17 drives the inner rotating rod 9 to rotate and adjust. The inspection camera 10 at the top of the rotating rod 9 is rotated and adjusted. The inspection angle of the two inspection cameras 10 is adjusted together. The shooting position and inspection range are adjusted according to actual needs.

[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The movable slide plate 14 has a screw 13 internally threadedly connected to it. The screw 13 is rotatably connected to the rotating top box 8. The rotating top box 8 has a second motor 18 installed inside it. The output end of the second motor 18 is fixedly connected to the screw 13.

[0028] It is understood that this utility model uses the output end of the No. 2 motor 18 to drive the lead screw 13 to rotate and adjust. When the lead screw 13 rotates, it drives the outer movable slide plate 14 to move and adjust. The movable slide plate 14 moves inside the rotating top box 8. The movable slide plate 14 drives the racks 16 on both sides to move and adjust. The racks 16 drive the gear 17 and the rotating rod 9 to rotate, thereby completing the adjustment of the rotation angle of the inspection camera 10.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The movable slide plate 14 is symmetrically equipped with a limiting slide rod 15 inside, and the limiting slide rod 15 is fixedly connected to the rotating top box 8.

[0030] It is understood that this utility model restricts the sliding position of the movable slide plate 14 by limiting the sliding rod 15, thereby improving the stability of the movable slide plate 14.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 4 A cylinder 11 is installed inside the support frame 2, and the output end of the cylinder 11 is fixedly connected to the adjusting support plate 3.

[0032] It is understood that this utility model uses the output end of cylinder 11 to drive the height position adjustment of the adjusting support plate 3, support column 7, rotating top box 8, rotating rod 9 and inspection camera 10 to adjust the inspection height position.

[0033] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The bottom of the adjusting support plate 3 is symmetrically fixed with a bottom fixing plate 4. The bottom fixing plate 4 is slidably connected to the supporting top frame 2. A limit frame 6 is slidably provided on the outer side of the bottom fixing plate 4. The limit frame 6 is fixedly connected to the supporting top frame 2.

[0034] It is understood that when the height of the support plate 3 is adjusted, the bottom fixing plate 4 moves synchronously, and the bottom fixing plate 4 slides in a limited position with the limiting frame 6.

[0035] Please see Figures 1 to 4 A limiting side plate 5 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom fixing plate 4.

[0036] It is understandable that this utility model restricts the height position of the bottom fixing plate 4 by limiting the side plate 5, thereby improving the stability of height adjustment.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” and “fourth” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as “first,” “second,” “third,” or “fourth” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0039] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An autonomous inspection device, characterized in that, include: Inspection robot (1); Support top frame (2) is set on top of inspection robot (1); Adjust the support plate (3), which is positioned above the supporting top frame (2); Support column (7) is set on top of the adjusting support plate (3); The rotating top box (8) is rotatably mounted on the top of the support column (7), and the rotating top box (8) is symmetrically mounted with rotating rods (9) inside; Inspection camera (10) is mounted on top of rotating rod (9); The drive unit is located inside the rotating top box (8). The drive unit includes a movable slide plate (14). The movable slide plate (14) is slidably disposed inside the rotating top box (8). Both sides of the movable slide plate (14) are fixedly connected with racks (16). The racks (16) are slidably connected to the rotating top box (8). Gear (17) is located on the outside of rotating rod (9) and meshes with rack (16).

2. The autonomous inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable slide plate (14) is internally threaded with a lead screw (13), which is rotatably connected to the rotating top box (8). A second motor (18) is installed inside the rotating top box (8), and the output end of the second motor (18) is fixedly connected to the lead screw (13).

3. The autonomous inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable slide plate (14) is symmetrically equipped with a limiting slide rod (15) inside, and the limiting slide rod (15) is fixedly connected to the rotating top box (8).

4. The autonomous inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cylinder (11) is installed inside the support top frame (2), and the output end of the cylinder (11) is fixedly connected to the adjusting support plate (3).

5. The autonomous inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the adjusting support plate (3) is symmetrically fixed with a bottom fixing plate (4), the bottom fixing plate (4) is slidably connected to the supporting top frame (2), and a limit frame (6) is slidably provided on the outer side of the bottom fixing plate (4), the limit frame (6) is fixedly connected to the supporting top frame (2).

6. The autonomous inspection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A limiting side plate (5) is fixed to the outer side of the bottom fixing plate (4).