A robotic arm bird deterrent

By combining a robotic arm bird deterrent with a strong magnetic base and a drone hoisting structure, a three-in-one bird deterrent method is adopted, which solves the problems of decreased effectiveness and inconvenient installation and maintenance of existing bird deterrent devices, and achieves efficient and stable bird deterrence and low-cost installation.

CN224268006UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26YINCHUAN POWER SUPPLY COMPANY OF STATE GRID NINGXIA ELECTRIC POWER
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YINCHUAN POWER SUPPLY COMPANY OF STATE GRID NINGXIA ELECTRIC POWER
Filing Date
2025-07-11
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Existing bird deterrent devices gradually lose effectiveness after long-term use, and are inconvenient to install and maintain, making them difficult to effectively drive away birds in various environments, thus affecting power safety and the economy and people's livelihoods.

Method used

The device employs a robotic arm bird deterrent, combining a strong magnetic base, a drone-mounted structure, and a three-in-one bird deterrent method, including mechanical striking, a loud horn, and a flashing indicator light. It uses a built-in radar probe to detect birds and trigger the deterrent action.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid installation, improves bird deterrence efficiency, enhances bird deterrence effect, adapts to various environments, reduces maintenance requirements, and ensures stable operation of the equipment in harsh weather conditions.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a robotic arm bird deterrent, belonging to the technical field of bird deterrent devices. The device includes a bird deterrent body, with a strong magnetic base fixedly connected to the bottom of the bird deterrent body. Slide rails are inserted and connected to both sides of the strong magnetic base, and the slide rails pass through and are movably connected to the guide blocks. A solar panel is fixedly installed in the center of the top of the bird deterrent body, and built-in radar probes and strobe indicator lights are fixedly installed on both sides of the solar panel. A loudspeaker is located on one side of the bird deterrent body. A robotic arm is movably connected to the front and rear sides of the bird deterrent body, and a switch is located below the robotic arm. A drone connecting rod is magnetically connected to both sides of the bird deterrent body, and the drone connecting rod stands upright above the bird deterrent body. This utility model, with its strong magnetic base, guide blocks, and drone hoisting structure design, enables faster mechanical operation and installation, reduces the risk of manual tower climbing, and improves the bird deterrence rate by combining mechanical striking with loud noise.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bird deterrent technology, specifically to a robotic arm bird deterrent. Background Technology

[0002] The continuously improving environment has led to an increase in the number of birds, and consequently, an increase in power line tripping, outages, and other incidents caused by bird activity. According to statistics from recent years, bird activity ranks third among the causes of power line tripping, after lightning strikes and external damage. Bird-related faults include those caused by bird droppings, short circuits caused by birds, nest-related faults, bird-pecking faults, and other secondary faults, resulting in significant losses to power safety and the economy.

[0003] However, traditional bird control methods, including bird deterrents (bird spikes, bird barriers, bird covers, bird wires, bird sleeves), bird deterrents (rotating windmills, sound and light bird-scare devices, scent bird-repelling devices, etc.), and bird attractants (artificial nests, artificial perches), have all experienced a gradual decline in effectiveness over time due to various problems. For example, birds nest on bird spike devices on many power transmission towers, and rotating windmills are often jammed by crows with sticks, rendering them inoperable.

[0004] Bird spikes without retractable mechanisms can hinder routine maintenance, and some birds may nest in the deformed spikes. Bird barriers are inconvenient to install and remove, and the barriers themselves can accumulate bird droppings, causing insulator contamination during the rainy season. They are also unsuitable for areas with high wind speeds. Bird boxes are difficult to install and remove and are unsuitable for high-voltage lines. Bird sheaths generally require power outages for installation, which presents numerous inconveniences. Bird-attracting devices suffer from inconsistent effectiveness and poor wind protection. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a robotic arm bird deterrent.

[0006] The present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0007] A robotic arm bird deterrent includes a bird deterrent body, a strong magnetic base fixedly connected to the bottom of the bird deterrent body, and slide rails inserted into both sides of the bottom of the bird deterrent body. The slide rails pass through the figure-eight guide blocks and are movably connected to the guide blocks.

[0008] A solar panel is fixedly installed in the middle of the top of the bird repeller body. Built-in radar probes and flashing indicator lights are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the bird repeller body. A loudspeaker is provided on one side of the narrow face of the bird repeller body. Mechanical arms are movably connected to the front and rear sides of the main body of the bird repeller body. A switch is provided below the mechanical arms.

[0009] The bird repeller body is magnetically connected to drone connecting rods on both sides, the drone connecting rods stand upright above the bird repeller body, and iron plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the narrow face of the bird repeller body.

[0010] Preferably, the strong magnetic base has magnet mounting holes at both ends, a magnet fixing hole at the center of the magnet mounting holes, a strong magnet for magnetic attraction is placed in the magnet mounting holes, and the strong magnet is fixed to the magnet fixing hole by countersunk screws.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the guide block is provided with a guide block fixing structure, and the bottom of the guide block fixing structure is provided with a through hole.

[0012] Preferably, a locking block is movably connected to the guide block fixing structure, and a spring is sleeved on the locking block.

[0013] Preferably, a lock block mounting hole is provided below the lock block.

[0014] Preferably, the slide rail is provided with anti-detachment platforms at both ends, and anti-detachment platform protrusions are provided at the bottom of the anti-detachment platforms.

[0015] Preferably, the slide rail is provided with a fork-shaped mounting plug in the middle, and the top of the fork-shaped mounting plug is provided with a chamfer.

[0016] Preferably, the slide rail surface has a locking groove.

[0017] Preferably, the bird repeller body has mounting holes on both sides of its bottom, and the fork-shaped mounting plug is inserted into the mounting holes.

[0018] Preferably, the bottom of the drone connecting rod is provided with two magnetic fixing holes, and permanent magnets for magnetic connection are installed in the magnetic fixing holes. The permanent magnets are fixed to the drone connecting rod by screws and nuts, and are magnetically connected to the bird deterrent body by iron plates.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model include at least the following:

[0020] 1. Reduced installation costs: Strong magnetic installation is more convenient than bolts, clips, etc. The design of strong magnetic base, guide block and drone hoisting structure can realize mechanical operation installation more quickly, reduce the risk of manual tower climbing and improve installation efficiency.

[0021] 2. This utility model adopts a three-in-one bird-repelling method. Compared with a single bird-repelling method, such as sound, light or pure physical repelling, the combination of mechanical striking and strong sound enhances the three-dimensional bird-repelling effect and improves the bird-repelling rate.

[0022] 3. Improved environmental adaptability: The device itself is made of insulating and corrosion-resistant materials, making it suitable for use in various voltage levels and natural environments. Its low power consumption allows the equipment to operate for a long time without maintenance and can work stably in rain, snow, high temperature and low temperature environments. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a robotic arm bird deterrent according to this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the strong magnetic base of a robotic arm bird deterrent device according to this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an installation structure diagram of a robotic arm bird deterrent according to this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a slide rail structure diagram of a robotic arm bird deterrent according to this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting holes on the base plate of a robotic arm bird deterrent device according to this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the guide block and locking block of a robotic arm bird deterrent according to this utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 This utility model relates to a drone boom structure for a robotic arm bird deterrent device;

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Bird deterrent body; 2. Strong magnetic base; 3. Guide block; 3-1. Guide block fixing structure; 3-2. Through hole; 4. Slide rail; 4-1. Anti-detachment platform; 4-2. Anti-detachment platform protrusion; 5. Mechanical arm; 6. Drone connecting rod; 7. Iron sheet; 8. Permanent magnet; 9. Switch; 10. Built-in radar probe; 11. Solar panel; 12. Booming warning light; 13. Loudspeaker; 14. Magnet mounting hole; 15. Magnet set hole; 16. Strong magnet; 17. Countersunk screw; 18. Locking groove; 19. Spring; 20. Locking block; 21. Fork-shaped mounting plug; 22. Bevel; 23. Mounting hole; 24. Locking block mounting hole; 25. Nut; 26. Screw; 27. Magnet set hole two. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. The embodiments described in this application are merely some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the spirit of this utility model, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model discloses a robotic arm bird deterrent, including a bird deterrent body 1, with a strong magnetic base 2 fixedly connected to the bottom of the body 1. Slide rails 4 are inserted and connected to both sides of the strong magnetic base 2, that is, the two sides of the bottom of the bird deterrent body 1. The slide rails 4 pass through two figure-eight guide blocks 3 and are movably connected to the guide blocks 3.

[0033] A solar panel 11 is fixedly installed in the middle of the top of the bird repeller body 1. Built-in radar probes 10 and flashing indicator lights 12 are fixedly installed on both sides of the solar panel 11, that is, on both sides of the top of the bird repeller body 1. A loudspeaker 13 is provided on the narrow side of the bird repeller body 1.

[0034] The main body 1 of the bird deterrent device has mechanical arms 5 connected to the front and rear sides. The mechanical arms 5 are made of arc-shaped plates. A switch 9 is located below the mechanical arms 5. When the switch is turned on, if a bird is detected to be approaching, the flashing indicator light 12, the loud horn 13, and the mechanical arms 5 work together to drive the bird away.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, iron plates 7 are fixedly installed on both sides of the narrow face of the bird repeller body 1. The drone connecting rod 6 is erected above the bird repeller body 1. Magnet fixing holes 27 are opened on both sides of the bottom. Permanent magnets 8 for magnetic connection are installed in the magnet fixing holes 27. The permanent magnets 8 are fixed to the drone connecting rod 6 by screws 26 and nuts 25, and are magnetically connected to the bird repeller body 1 by iron plates 7.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, the strong magnetic base 2 has magnet mounting holes 14 at both ends, and a magnet fixing hole 15 is provided in the center of the magnet mounting hole 14. A strong magnet 16 for magnetic attraction is placed in the magnet mounting hole 14, and the strong magnet 16 is threaded to the magnet fixing hole 15 by a countersunk screw 17.

[0037] like Figure 3-6 As shown, mounting holes 23 are provided on both sides of the bottom of the bird repeller body 1, and a fork-shaped mounting plug 21 is provided in the middle of the slide rail 4. The top of the fork-shaped mounting plug 21 is provided with a chamfer 22. The fork-shaped mounting plug 21 is connected to the mounting holes 23 at the bottom of the bird repeller body 1 through the chamfer 22. Locking grooves 18 are provided on both sides of the fork-shaped mounting plug 21 and on the surface of the slide rail 4. Anti-detachment platforms 4-1 are provided at both ends of the slide rail 4. Anti-detachment platform protrusions 4-2 are provided at the bottom of the anti-detachment platform 4-1 to prevent the guide block 3 from sliding out of the slide rail 4.

[0038] The top of the guide block 3 is provided with a guide block fixing structure 3-1, and the bottom of the guide block fixing structure 3-1 is provided with a through hole 3-2. The slide rail 4 passes through the guide block 3 through the through hole 3-2 and is movably connected to the guide block 3. A locking block 20 is movably connected in the guide block fixing structure 3-1. A spring 19 is sleeved on the locking block 20. A locking block mounting hole 24 is provided below the locking block 20. The locking block 20 fixes the guide block 3 on the locking groove 18 through the spring 19 and the locking block mounting hole 24. In conjunction with the strong magnetic base, the bird deterrent body 1 is fixedly installed on the tower.

[0039] Example 1:

[0040] When a bird deterrent device needs to be placed on a power transmission tower for bird prevention, a non-elastic soft rope is knotted at the top of the drone's connecting rod 6, with the other end connected to the bottom of the drone. The drone is then hoisted to the vicinity of the tower's crossarm and hovered. The drone is then controlled to lower the device. When the strong magnetic base 2 touches the tower's crossarm, the bird deterrent device body 1 adheres to the preset position on the tower's crossarm, preventing it from swaying and slipping. The guide block 3 is then forced to move outwards along the slide rail. At this time, the spring 19 in the guide block fixing structure 3-1 experiences an upward elastic force, and the locking block 20 compresses the spring 1. 9. As the guide block 3 moves, until the bottom of the guide block 3 opens to a suitable width and fits against the crossarm of the iron tower, and after matching the crossarm size, the spring 19 returns to its original position, the locking block 20 extends into the locking block mounting hole 24 and is fixed with the locking groove, and the slide rail 4 fixes the device in the installation position, completing the fixed installation of the bird repeller. Since the magnetic attraction of the strong magnetic base is much greater than that of the permanent magnet 8, the drone charges upward, which can separate the drone connecting rod 6 from the bird repeller body 1. The drone carries the drone connecting rod 6 back to the home, and the bird repeller body 1 begins to work.

[0041] Before installation, turn on switch 9. After successful installation, the bird deterrent device 1 will start working. The built-in radar probe 10 of the bird deterrent device 1 integrates an algorithm to avoid accidental activation by raindrops, fallen leaves, and bird spikes, maximizing the stability and reliability of the device. When birds are detected approaching, the mechanical arms on both sides start to swing in sequence, simultaneously triggering the flashing warning light 12 and the loud alarm sound 13. The bird deterrent is carried out in a three-in-one manner. When the built-in radar probe detects that the birds have left, the alarm and flashing will stop, and the mechanical arms will stop swinging after inertia. The solar panel 11 and the built-in lithium battery can reduce power consumption, enabling the device to achieve long-term maintenance-free reliable operation in various natural environments. The device body is made of insulating strong nylon fiber material, which is resistant to high temperature and corrosion and has high adaptability to natural environments such as wind, sand, rain, and snow.

[0042] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0043] 1. Reduced installation costs: Strong magnetic installation is more convenient than bolts, clips, etc. The design of strong magnetic base, guide block and drone hoisting structure can realize mechanical operation installation more quickly, reduce the risk of manual tower climbing and improve installation efficiency.

[0044] 2. Compared to single bird-repelling methods, such as sound, light, or purely physical methods, the combination of mechanical striking and loud sound enhances the three-dimensional bird-repelling effect and increases the bird escape rate.

[0045] 3. Improved environmental adaptability: The device itself is made of insulating and corrosion-resistant materials, making it suitable for use in various voltage levels and natural environments. Its low power consumption allows the equipment to operate for a long time without maintenance and can work stably in rain, snow, high temperature and low temperature environments.

[0046] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the specific implementation of this utility model. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A robotic arm bird deterrent, comprising a bird deterrent body (1), characterized in that: The bird repeller body (1) is fixedly connected to a strong magnetic base (2) at the bottom. The bird repeller body (1) is connected to slide rails (4) on both sides of the bottom. The slide rails (4) pass through the figure-eight guide block (3) and are movably connected to the guide block (3). A solar panel (11) is fixedly installed in the middle of the top of the bird repeller body (1). Built-in radar probes (10) and flashing indicator lights (12) are fixedly installed on the two sides of the top of the bird repeller body (1). A loudspeaker (13) is provided on one side of the narrow face of the bird repeller body (1). Mechanical arms (5) are movably connected to the front and rear sides of the main body of the bird repeller body (1). A switch (9) is provided below the mechanical arm (5). The bird repeller body (1) is magnetically connected to a drone connecting rod (6) on both sides. The drone connecting rod (6) is erected above the bird repeller body (1). Iron plates (7) are fixedly installed on both sides of the narrow surface of the bird repeller body (1).

2. The robotic arm bird deterrent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The strong magnetic base (2) has magnet mounting holes (14) at both ends. The magnet mounting holes (14) have magnet fixing holes (15) in the center. A strong magnet (16) for magnetic attraction is placed in the magnet mounting holes (14). The strong magnet (16) is threaded to the magnet fixing holes (15) by countersunk screws (17).

3. The robotic arm bird deterrent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the guide block (3) is provided with a guide block fixing structure (3-1), and the bottom of the guide block fixing structure (3-1) is provided with a through hole (3-2).

4. A robotic arm bird deterrent according to claim 3, characterized in that: A locking block (20) is movably connected in the guide block fixing structure (3-1), and a spring (19) is sleeved on the locking block (20).

5. A robotic arm bird deterrent according to claim 4, characterized in that: A lock block mounting hole (24) is provided below the lock block (20).

6. A robotic arm bird deterrent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide rail (4) has anti-detachment platforms (4-1) at both ends, and anti-detachment platform protrusions (4-2) are provided at the bottom of the anti-detachment platform (4-1).

7. A robotic arm bird deterrent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide rail (4) is provided with a fork-shaped mounting plug (21) in the middle, and the top of the fork-shaped mounting plug (21) is provided with a chamfered foot (22).

8. A robotic arm bird deterrent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide rail (4) has a locking groove (18) on its surface.

9. A robotic arm bird deterrent according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bird deterrent device body (1) has mounting holes (23) on both sides of its bottom, and the fork-shaped mounting plug (21) is plugged into the mounting holes (23).

10. A robotic arm bird deterrent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the drone connecting rod (6) has two magnet fixing holes (27) on both sides. A permanent magnet (8) for magnetic connection is installed in the magnet fixing hole (27). The permanent magnet (8) is fixed to the drone connecting rod (6) by screws (26) and nuts (25) and is magnetically connected to the bird deterrent body (1) by iron sheet (7).