Intelligent inspection robot for monitoring booster station

By installing a track cleaning mechanism on the intelligent inspection robot used for monitoring substations, the problem of foreign objects on the track obstructing the robot's operation was solved, achieving track cleaning and robot operation stability, and supporting quick replacement of cleaning components.

CN224261306UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19GUANGXI GUIGUAN ELECTRIC POWER CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGXI GUIGUAN ELECTRIC POWER CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-05-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

During the operation of the track inspection robot, foreign objects on the track can hinder the robot's operation and even cause it to derail.

Method used

A smart inspection robot for monitoring substations was designed, equipped with track drive wheels and track auxiliary wheels. A lens assembly and a track cleaning mechanism are installed at the bottom of the robot body, including a bracket connecting rod, a scraper bracket and cleaning rollers, which are used to clean foreign objects on the track and to absorb residual small particles by cleaning rollers to keep the track clean.

Benefits of technology

It effectively removes foreign objects from the track, preventing the robot from being obstructed or derailed, and facilitates quick replacement of the cleaning mechanism, ensuring stable operation of the robot.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent inspection robot for monitoring a booster station. The intelligent inspection robot comprises a robot main body, track driving wheels and track auxiliary wheels are arranged at the top of the robot main body, the track driving wheels and the track auxiliary wheels are clamped on the track, a lens assembly is rotatably mounted at the bottom of the robot main body, a lens cleaning mechanism is arranged on the lens assembly, and a track cleaning mechanism is arranged on the robot main body and comprises a support connecting rod and a scraper support; a cleaning roller is rotationally mounted on the scraper bracket, and a rail scraper is fixedly mounted on the scraper bracket; according to the utility model, by arranging the track cleaning mechanism, when the robot main body runs on the track, foreign matters on the track are scraped off through the track scraping plate, and then residual small-particle foreign matters are adsorbed by using the cleaning roller, so that the track is kept clean and free of foreign matters, and the influence on the running of the robot main body on the track is prevented; and when the track cleaning mechanism needs to be replaced, locking of the support connecting rod can be relieved by sliding the limiting plate, and rapid disassembly is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inspection machine technology, specifically to an intelligent inspection robot for monitoring substations. Background Technology

[0002] Substations are key hubs in power systems, enabling voltage level conversion and efficient power transmission. Their core function is to step up the lower-voltage electricity output from generators (such as wind farms, photovoltaic power plants, or thermal power plants) to higher voltage levels (such as 110kV, 220kV, or even ultra-high voltage) using main transformers and other equipment, thereby reducing power loss during long-distance transmission. Substations are typically equipped with primary equipment such as circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, and surge arresters, along with secondary systems such as relay protection and automated monitoring, to ensure safe equipment operation and rapid fault isolation.

[0003] During the operation of the track inspection robot, if there are foreign objects on the track, the robot will be blocked when it reaches the point of operation, or even derailed. Therefore, an intelligent inspection robot for monitoring substations is needed to meet people's needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent inspection robot for monitoring substations, 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: an intelligent inspection robot for monitoring substations, comprising a robot body; the top of the robot body is provided with a track drive wheel and a track auxiliary wheel, the track drive wheel and the track auxiliary wheel are engaged on a track, a lens assembly is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the robot body, the lens assembly is provided with a lens cleaning mechanism, and the robot body is provided with a track cleaning mechanism;

[0006] Preferably, the track cleaning mechanism includes a support connecting rod and a scraper support. One end of the support connecting rod is installed on both sides of the robot body, and the scraper support is rotatably installed on the other end of the support connecting rod. A cleaning roller is rotatably installed on the scraper support, and a track scraper is fixedly installed on the scraper support. The cleaning roller is engaged with the track, and the bottom of the track scraper is in contact with the track. The track scraper is located outside the cleaning roller.

[0007] Preferably, the scraper bracket has a connecting hole at its bottom, a connecting shaft is installed on the bracket connecting rod, the connecting shaft is installed in the connecting hole, and a torsion spring is sleeved on the connecting shaft.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the torsion spring is mounted on the connecting shaft, and the other end of the torsion spring is mounted on the inner wall of the connecting hole.

[0009] Preferably, mounting grooves are fixedly installed on both sides of the robot body, and the end of the bracket connecting rod is T-shaped and snaps into the mounting groove. A limit plate is slidably installed on the mounting groove, and the T-shaped end of the bracket connecting rod is located between the bracket connecting rod and the limit plate.

[0010] Preferably, the mounting groove has a sliding rod hole, and a sliding rod is installed on the limiting plate, with the sliding rod slidably installed in the sliding rod hole.

[0011] Preferably, a spring is sleeved on the slide rod, with one end of the spring installed at the end of the slide rod and the other end of the spring installed on the outer wall of the mounting groove.

[0012] Preferably, the lens cleaning mechanism includes a rotating brush rod, which is rotatably mounted on the lens assembly. A cleaning cotton is installed on the rotating brush rod, and the cleaning cotton is in contact with the lens glass of the lens assembly.

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

[0014] This invention features a track cleaning mechanism. When the robot body is running on the track, a track scraper removes foreign objects from the track, and then a cleaning roller absorbs any remaining small particles, keeping the track clean and free of foreign objects to prevent interference with the robot body's operation on the track. Furthermore, when the track cleaning mechanism needs to be replaced, the locking of the support connecting rod can be released by sliding the limit plate, enabling quick disassembly. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an intelligent inspection robot for monitoring substations proposed in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the track cleaning mechanism of an intelligent inspection robot for monitoring substations proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting slot and limiting plate of an intelligent inspection robot for monitoring substations proposed in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the support connecting rod and scraper support of an intelligent inspection robot for monitoring substations proposed in this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Robot body; 2. Track drive wheel; 3. Track auxiliary wheel; 4. Lens assembly; 5. Lens cleaning mechanism; 6. Track cleaning mechanism; 501. Rotating brush rod; 601. Support connecting rod; 602. Scraper support; 603. Cleaning roller; 604. Track scraper; 605. Connecting hole; 606. Connecting shaft; 607. Torsion spring; 608. Mounting groove; 609. Limiting plate; 610. Slide rod hole; 611. Slide rod; 612. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: an intelligent inspection robot for monitoring substations, including a robot body 1; in order to solve the problem that foreign objects may obstruct the operation of the inspection robot or even cause it to derail, the top of the robot body 1 is provided with a track drive wheel 2 and a track auxiliary wheel 3, which are engaged on the track; a lens assembly 4 is rotatably installed at the bottom of the robot body 1, and a lens cleaning mechanism 5 is provided on the lens assembly 4, which can clean the lens glass of the lens assembly 4; a track cleaning mechanism 6 is provided on the robot body 1, which cleans the track when the robot body 1 is running on the track, preventing foreign objects from being present on the track and causing damage to the robot body 1 when it runs to such a location;

[0022] The track cleaning mechanism 6 includes a support connecting rod 601 and a scraper bracket 602. One end of the support connecting rod 601 is installed on both sides of the robot body 1, and the scraper bracket 602 is rotatably installed on the other end of the support connecting rod 601. A cleaning roller 603 is rotatably installed on the scraper bracket 602, and a track scraper 604 is fixedly installed on the scraper bracket 602. The cleaning roller 603 is engaged with the track, and the bottom of the track scraper 604 is in contact with the track. The track scraper 604 is located outside the cleaning roller 603. The front and rear ends of the robot body 1 are equipped with the track scraper 604 and the cleaning roller 603, and are respectively engaged with both sides of the track. When the robot body 1 moves forward or backward, the cleaning roller 603 and the track scraper 604 will contact the foreign objects on the track before the robot body 1. The track scraper 604 scrapes away the foreign objects on the track, and then the cleaning roller 603 absorbs the residual small particles of foreign objects, keeping the track clean and free of foreign objects, and preventing it from affecting the operation of the robot body 1 on the track.

[0023] The scraper bracket 602 has a connecting hole 605 at its bottom. A connecting shaft 606 is installed on the bracket connecting rod 601. The connecting shaft 606 is installed in the connecting hole 605. A torsion spring 607 is sleeved on the connecting shaft 606. One end of the torsion spring 607 is installed on the connecting shaft 606, and the other end of the torsion spring 607 is installed on the inner wall of the connecting hole 605. Through the torsion spring 607 on the connecting shaft 606, the cleaning roller 603 and the track scraper 604 are stably pressed onto the track.

[0024] The robot body 1 has mounting slots 608 fixedly installed on both sides. The end of the bracket connecting rod 601 is T-shaped and is snapped into the mounting slot 608. A limit plate 609 is slidably installed on the mounting slot 608. The T-shaped end of the bracket connecting rod 601 is located between the bracket connecting rod 601 and the limit plate 609. A sliding rod hole 610 is opened on the mounting slot 608. A sliding rod 611 is installed on the limit plate 609 and is slidably installed in the sliding rod hole 610. A spring 612 is sleeved on the sliding rod 611. One end of the spring 612 is... The other end of the spring 612 is installed on the outer wall of the mounting groove 608, which is attached to the end of the slide rod 611. The T-shaped end of the bracket connecting rod 601 is engaged in the mounting groove 608. The bracket connecting rod 601 is then limited and fixed by the limiting plate 609, the slide rod 611 and the spring 612 to prevent the bracket connecting rod 601 from coming out of the mounting groove 608. When it is necessary to replace the cleaning roller 603 and the track scraper 604, the limiting plate 609 can be slid to release the bracket connecting rod 601 in the mounting groove 608 for easy and quick replacement.

[0025] Example 2: As Figure 1The lens cleaning mechanism 5 includes a rotating brush rod 501, which is rotatably mounted on the lens assembly 4. A cleaning cotton is installed on the rotating brush rod 501, and the cleaning cotton is in contact with the lens glass of the lens assembly 4. The rotating brush rod 501 is driven to rotate by a built-in motor, so that the cleaning cotton slides on the lens glass to remove dust from the lens glass and keep the field of view of the lens assembly 4 clear. The remaining features are the same as in embodiment 1.

[0026] The working principle is as follows: When the robot body 1 is running on the track, if there are foreign objects on the track, the cleaning rollers 603 and track scrapers 604 located on the front or rear side of the robot body 1 will contact the foreign objects on the track before the robot body 1. The track scrapers 604 will scrape away the foreign objects on the track, and then the cleaning rollers 603 will absorb any remaining small particles of foreign objects, keeping the track clean and free of foreign objects. When it is necessary to replace the track cleaning mechanism 6, slide the limit plate 609 and compress the spring 612 to move the limit plate 609 away from the mounting slot 608, release the lock on the bracket connecting rod 601, and remove the bracket connecting rod 601 from the mounting slot 608 for quick disassembly. When reinstalling, slide the limit plate 609 again to engage the T-shaped end of the bracket connecting rod 601 in the mounting slot 608, and then release the limit plate 609 to limit and fix the bracket connecting rod 601.

[0027] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Therefore, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this utility model, and no reference numerals in the claims should be considered as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0028] 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 intelligent inspection robot for monitoring substations, comprising a robot body (1); characterized in that: The top of the robot body (1) is provided with a track drive wheel (2) and a track auxiliary wheel (3), which are engaged on the track. The bottom of the robot body (1) is rotatably mounted with a lens assembly (4), which is provided with a lens cleaning mechanism (5). The robot body (1) is provided with a track cleaning mechanism (6). The track cleaning mechanism (6) includes a support connecting rod (601) and a scraper bracket (602). One end of the support connecting rod (601) is installed on both sides of the robot body (1), and the scraper bracket (602) is rotatably installed on the other end of the support connecting rod (601). A cleaning roller (603) is rotatably installed on the scraper bracket (602), and a track scraper (604) is fixedly installed on the scraper bracket (602). The cleaning roller (603) is engaged with the track, and the bottom of the track scraper (604) is in contact with the track. The track scraper (604) is located outside the cleaning roller (603).

2. The intelligent inspection robot for monitoring a booster station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scraper bracket (602) has a connecting hole (605) at its bottom. A connecting shaft (606) is installed on the bracket connecting rod (601). The connecting shaft (606) is installed in the connecting hole (605), and a torsion spring (607) is sleeved on the connecting shaft (606).

3. The intelligent inspection robot for monitoring a booster station according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the torsion spring (607) is mounted on the connecting shaft (606), and the other end of the torsion spring (607) is mounted on the inner wall of the connecting hole (605).

4. The intelligent inspection robot for monitoring a booster station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robot body (1) has mounting slots (608) fixedly installed on both sides. The end of the bracket connecting rod (601) is T-shaped and is snapped into the mounting slot (608). A limiting plate (609) is slidably installed on the mounting slot (608). The T-shaped end of the bracket connecting rod (601) is located between the bracket connecting rod (601) and the limiting plate (609).

5. The intelligent inspection robot for monitoring a booster station according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting groove (608) has a sliding rod hole (610), and a sliding rod (611) is installed on the limiting plate (609). The sliding rod (611) is slidably installed in the sliding rod hole (610).

6. The intelligent inspection robot for monitoring a booster station according to claim 5, characterized in that: A spring (612) is sleeved on the slide rod (611). One end of the spring (612) is installed at the end of the slide rod (611), and the other end of the spring (612) is installed on the outer wall of the mounting groove (608).

7. The intelligent inspection robot for monitoring a booster station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lens cleaning mechanism (5) includes a rotating brush rod (501), which is rotatably mounted on the lens assembly (4). A cleaning cotton is installed on the rotating brush rod (501), and the cleaning cotton is in contact with the lens glass of the lens assembly (4).