A cleaning device for unmanned aerial vehicle airborne wind power windmill rotor

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of unmanned aerial vehicle airborne wind power generation windmill rotor cleaning device, belong to windmill rotor cleaning device technical field. Including unmanned aerial vehicle body, still including water storage tank, heating tank, heating pipe, high-pressure pump, high-pressure spray head and airborne camera, water storage tank is fixedly installed in unmanned aerial vehicle body bottom by connecting column, heating tank is installed in water storage tank front side, heating tank is communicated with water storage tank inside by connecting pipe, heating pipe is installed in heating tank, high-pressure pump is installed in heating tank front side, the water outlet of high-pressure pump is communicated with water jet pipe, and high-pressure spray head is communicated with water jet pipe one end;The utility model can be remotely controlled unmanned aerial vehicle to carry out cleaning operation by cleaning device to wind power generation windmill rotor, far from high-altitude danger, greatly improve the operation safety;High-temperature high-pressure cleaning can be aimed at windmill rotor surface various stubborn pollutants and carry out depth cleaning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of wind turbine rotor cleaning devices, specifically relating to an airborne wind turbine rotor cleaning device for UAVs. Background Technology

[0002] As a significant representative of clean energy, wind power turbines are prone to accumulating dust, oil, bird droppings, and rust due to atmospheric corrosion on their rotor surfaces during long-term operation. These contaminants not only affect the turbine's appearance but, more importantly, significantly reduce its aerodynamic performance, increase wind resistance, and decrease power generation efficiency. In severe cases, they can even cause rotor imbalance, leading to equipment failure and threatening the safe and stable operation of the wind farm. Therefore, cleaning the turbine rotors is necessary. Traditional cleaning methods often rely on manual high-altitude operations or large cranes. Manual cleaning is labor-intensive, inefficient, and poses significant safety risks at heights. Large crane-assisted cleaning is costly, lacks mobility, and is heavily restricted by site conditions, making it difficult to meet the cleaning needs of numerous turbine rotors in large-scale wind farms. Therefore, this invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-borne wind turbine rotor cleaning device for this purpose. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model provides an airborne wind turbine rotor cleaning device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This utility model uses an airborne cleaning device to clean wind turbine rotors, allowing for remote control of the UAV for cleaning operations, avoiding the dangers of high altitudes and greatly improving operational safety; high-temperature and high-pressure cleaning can deeply clean various stubborn contaminants on the surface of the wind turbine rotor.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: A UAV-borne wind turbine rotor cleaning device, comprising a UAV body 1, characterized in that: it further comprises a water storage tank 2, a heating box 3, a heating pipe 4, a high-pressure pump 5, a high-pressure nozzle 6, and an airborne camera 7. The water storage tank 2 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the UAV body 1 via a connecting column. The heating box 3 is installed at the front of the water storage tank 2 and is connected to the interior of the water storage tank 2 via a connecting pipe. The heating pipe 4 is installed inside the heating box 3. The high-pressure pump 5 is installed at the front of the heating box 3, and the inlet of the high-pressure pump 5 is connected to the interior of the heating box 3 via a connecting pipe. The outlet of the high-pressure pump 5 is connected to a water spray pipe 8, and one end of the water spray pipe 8 is connected to the high-pressure nozzle 6. The airborne camera 7 is installed at the top of the UAV body 1. The airborne controller on the UAV body 1 is electrically connected to the heating pipe 4, the high-pressure pump 5, and the airborne camera 7. The UAV body 1 is wirelessly connected to a ground remote controller.

[0005] Furthermore, a temperature sensor 9 is also installed inside the heating box 3, and the temperature sensor 9 is electrically connected to the airborne controller.

[0006] Furthermore, a control panel 10 is also installed on the front side of the heating box 3. The control panel 10 includes a display screen 11 and temperature adjustment buttons 12, which are electrically connected to the airborne controller.

[0007] Furthermore, a liquid level sensor 13 is installed on the water storage tank 2, and the liquid level sensor 13 is electrically connected to the airborne controller.

[0008] Furthermore, the water storage tank 2 is provided with a water inlet at its rear end, and a water inlet cover 14 is threadedly connected to the water inlet.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0010] This invention utilizes an airborne cleaning device to clean the rotors of wind turbines. The cleaning operation can be remotely controlled from the ground using a drone, avoiding the dangers of high altitudes and greatly improving operational safety. Simultaneously, the drone's rapid movement and efficient cleaning capabilities significantly shorten cleaning time and improve the operational efficiency of the wind farm. High-temperature, high-pressure cleaning can deeply clean various stubborn contaminants on the surface of the wind turbine rotor, effectively restoring the aerodynamic performance of the wind turbine and improving power generation efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front end of the structure of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear end of the structure of this utility model.

[0013] Reference numerals: 1. UAV body; 2. Water tank; 3. Heating box; 4. Heating pipe; 5. High-pressure pump; 6. High-pressure nozzle; 7. Airborne camera; 8. Water spray pipe; 9. Temperature sensor; 10. Control panel; 11. Display screen; 12. Temperature adjustment button; 13. Liquid level sensor; 14. Water inlet cover; 15. Connecting column. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the preferred embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art.

[0015] like Figure 1-2This utility model discloses an airborne wind turbine rotor cleaning device for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The device includes a UAV body 1 and is characterized by further comprising a water storage tank 2, a heating box 3, a heating pipe 4, a high-pressure pump 5, a high-pressure nozzle 6, and an airborne camera 7. The water storage tank 2 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the UAV body 1 via a connecting column 15, with the top of the connecting column 15 fixedly installed at the bottom of the UAV body. The water storage tank is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting column 15. The heating box 3 is installed in front of the water storage tank 2 and is connected to the interior of the water storage tank 2 via a connecting pipe. The heating pipe 4 is installed inside the heating box 3. The high-pressure pump 5 is installed in front of the heating box 3, and its inlet is connected to the water storage tank 2 via a connecting pipe. The high-pressure pump 5 is connected to the interior of the heating chamber 3, and its outlet is connected to a water spray pipe 8. One end of the water spray pipe 8 is connected to a high-pressure nozzle 6. The airborne camera 7 is mounted on the top of the drone body 1, and the camera's shooting direction is consistent with the spray direction of the high-pressure nozzle. The airborne controller on the drone body 1 is electrically connected to the heating pipe 4, the high-pressure pump 5, and the airborne camera 7. The drone body 1 is wirelessly connected to a ground remote controller, and the drone body 1 also has an airborne power supply for powering various electrical components. The heating chamber shell is an insulated shell, and the heating pipe is a stainless steel nickel alloy heating pipe, which can quickly heat the water to a specific high temperature range and maintain a stable water temperature, effectively dealing with insoluble contaminants such as oil stains. The high-pressure pump is a plunger-type high-pressure pump, which can accurately pressurize to 10MPa-30MPa, providing a strong water flow impact force for removing stubborn stains such as rust and bird droppings from windmill rotors. The high-pressure nozzle is a fan-shaped high-pressure nozzle. Wind turbine rotors are cleaned using an airborne cleaning device. An airborne camera, combined with a ground-based remote controller, monitors the rotor's contamination level and remotely operates a drone to perform the cleaning operation, avoiding the dangers of high altitudes and significantly improving operational safety. Furthermore, the drone's rapid movement and efficient cleaning capabilities drastically reduce the cleaning time for individual rotors and the entire wind farm compared to traditional manual or crane-assisted cleaning methods, improving the availability of power generation equipment and increasing power generation efficiency. High-temperature, high-pressure cleaning can deeply clean various stubborn contaminants on the surface of the wind turbine rotors, effectively restoring the wind turbine's aerodynamic performance and improving power generation efficiency.

[0016] The heating box 3 is also equipped with a temperature sensor 9, which is electrically connected to the airborne controller. The temperature sensor can monitor the water heating temperature in the heating box to ensure that the water temperature meets the cleaning requirements and can better clean the wind turbine rotor.

[0017] The heating box 3 is also equipped with a control panel 10 on the front side. The control panel 10 includes a display screen 11 and temperature adjustment buttons 12. The display screen 11 and temperature adjustment buttons 12 are electrically connected to the airborne controller. The water heating temperature can be set through the temperature adjustment buttons, such as (30°—60°). The display screen can display the temperature value. During heating, the water is heated through the heating tube to reach the required temperature.

[0018] The water storage tank 2 is equipped with a liquid level sensor 13, which is electrically connected to the airborne controller. The liquid level sensor can monitor the water level in the water storage tank and send the water level information and remaining water to the ground remote controller, so that the staff can check the remaining amount, make cleaning decisions, and return to base to add water in a timely manner.

[0019] The water storage tank 2 is provided with a water inlet at the rear end, and a water inlet cover 14 is threaded onto the water inlet; opening the water inlet cover facilitates the addition of water.

[0020] Work process:

[0021] The working principle of this invention is as follows: the water heating temperature can be set via the temperature adjustment button 12. During the cleaning process, when heating is required, the heating tube 4 is turned on to heat the water. The high-pressure pump 5 increases the water pressure during cleaning, and the water is sprayed out through the high-pressure nozzle 6. High-temperature, high-pressure cleaning can deeply clean various stubborn contaminants on the surface of the wind turbine rotor. The onboard camera 7 can capture images of the wind turbine rotor and transmit the images or videos back to the ground remote controller, facilitating remote control of the drone by staff for cleaning operations.

[0022] Finally, it should be noted that the above preferred embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes can be made to it in form and detail without departing from the scope defined by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A UAV-borne wind turbine rotor cleaning device, comprising a UAV body (1), characterized in that: It also includes a water tank (2), a heating box (3), a heating pipe (4), a high-pressure pump (5), a high-pressure nozzle (6), and an airborne camera (7). The water tank (2) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the UAV body (1) by a connecting column. The heating box (3) is installed in front of the water tank (2). The heating box (3) is connected to the inside of the water tank (2) by a connecting pipe. The heating pipe (4) is installed inside the heating box (3). The high-pressure pump (5) is installed in front of the heating box (3), and the inlet of the high-pressure pump (5) is connected to the inside of the heating box (3) by a connecting pipe. The outlet of the high-pressure pump (5) is connected to a spray pipe (8). One end of the spray pipe (8) is connected to a high-pressure nozzle (6). The airborne camera (7) is installed on the top of the UAV body (1). The airborne controller on the UAV body (1) is electrically connected to the heating pipe (4), the high-pressure pump (5), and the airborne camera (7). The UAV body (1) is wirelessly connected to a ground remote controller.

2. The UAV-borne wind turbine rotor cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor (9) is also installed inside the heating box (3), and the temperature sensor (9) is electrically connected to the airborne controller.

3. The UAV-borne wind turbine rotor cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating box (3) is also equipped with a control panel (10) on the front side. The control panel (10) includes a display screen (11) and temperature adjustment buttons (12). The display screen (11) and temperature adjustment buttons (12) are electrically connected to the airborne controller.

4. The UAV-borne wind turbine rotor cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A liquid level sensor (13) is installed on the water storage tank (2), and the liquid level sensor (13) is electrically connected to the airborne controller.

5. The UAV-borne wind turbine rotor cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (2) has a water inlet at its rear end, and a water inlet cap (14) is threaded onto the water inlet.

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