An unmanned aerial vehicle for power patrol

Abstract

The utility model relates to an unmanned plane, concretely is an unmanned plane for electric power patrol, the unmanned plane for electric power patrol includes the main body, is provided with the patrol mechanism below the main body, and the patrol mechanism includes the top plate fixed in the main body lower end surface center position and sets up the drive mechanism and the patrol subassembly on the top plate, wherein drive mechanism is located one side of the patrol subassembly, and drive mechanism includes motor and sets up drive box below the motor, and drive box is the cavity structure of inside hollow, is provided with two intermeshing bevel gears in this cavity structure, one bevel gear is fixedly connected with the output end of motor, and another bevel gear is fixedly connected with drive shaft. The camera body and lens on the unmanned plane for electric power patrol can overturn as required, change the angle of camera body and carry out the patrol monitoring work, adapt the patrol work of different electric power equipment, also can carry out the patrol to some more hidden position on electric power equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a drone, specifically a drone used for power line inspection. Background Technology

[0002] When conducting power line inspections at high altitudes, drones are often used to replace workers climbing to work at heights. Drones can replace manual labor to complete high-altitude inspections, avoiding direct contact between workers and high-voltage lines or towers, and reducing the risk of falls, electric shocks, and other risks.

[0003] Existing power line inspection drones have a complex structure and unreasonable design. The cameras on these drones are mostly vertically positioned, allowing only top-down monitoring and inspection without adjustment. This forces the drones to fly above power equipment, which not only obstructs their view but also increases the risk of collisions and accidents. Furthermore, the fixed camera angles make it difficult to inspect different types of power equipment and prevent them from reaching concealed locations. Therefore, the inventor has improved the structure of the power line inspection drone. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a drone for power line inspection. This drone has a simple structure and reasonable design. Its camera body and lens can be rotated as needed to change the angle of the camera body for inspection and monitoring, adapting to the inspection of different power equipment. It can also inspect some relatively hidden locations on power equipment, making the inspection work more convenient and enabling more comprehensive inspection. It avoids the problem of obstructed vision, greatly reduces the probability of accidents caused by drones touching power equipment, and has the advantages of higher safety, solving the problems mentioned in the above-mentioned technical background.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drone for power line inspection, comprising a main body and an inspection mechanism disposed below the main body. The inspection mechanism includes a top plate fixed to the center of the lower end face of the main body, a drive mechanism and an inspection component disposed on the top plate, wherein the drive mechanism is located on one side of the inspection component, and the drive mechanism includes a motor and a drive box disposed below the motor. The drive box is a hollow cavity structure, and two meshing bevel gears are disposed inside the cavity structure. One bevel gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and the other bevel gear is fixedly connected to a drive shaft. The inspection component includes a camera body and a lens disposed on the camera body. Two symmetrically arranged ear plates are fixed at the end of the camera body away from the lens, and a lower extension plate is disposed between the two ear plates. The drive shaft passes through the lower extension plate and the two ear plates and is connected to the two ear plates respectively, so that when the drive shaft rotates, it can drive the two ear plates to rotate accordingly, thereby causing the camera body and lens to rotate and change the inspection angle.

[0006] Preferably, it also includes an upper support platform fixed to the upper end face of the main body, with extension arms fixed at each of the four corners of the upper support platform, and fan blades installed on each of the four extension arms.

[0007] Preferably, two symmetrically arranged grounding seats are fixed on the lower end face of the main body. Both grounding seats are inclined and located at both ends of the inspection mechanism. Both grounding seats are used to provide support and prevent the inspection mechanism from directly touching the ground.

[0008] Preferably, the motor is vertically mounted and fixed to the lower end face of the top plate.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing plate is fixed to the end of the drive box away from the drive shaft, the drive shaft is mounted on the support plate, and both the fixing plate and the support plate are fixed to the lower end face of the top plate, allowing the drive shaft to rotate freely on the support plate.

[0010] Preferably, the camera body is tilted, with the tilt angle between 20° and 75°, which can adapt to the inspection and monitoring of various types of power equipment.

[0011] Preferably, both ear plates are in contact with the lower extension plate, which is fixed to the lower end face of the top plate, and the two ear plates can rotate at both ends of the lower extension plate respectively.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. This utility model provides a drone for power line inspection. The drone includes a main body and an inspection mechanism disposed below the main body. The inspection mechanism includes a top plate fixed to the center of the lower end face of the main body, a drive mechanism and an inspection component disposed on the top plate. The drive mechanism includes a motor and a drive box disposed below the motor. The drive box is a hollow cavity structure with two meshing bevel gears disposed inside the cavity structure. One bevel gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and the other bevel gear is fixedly connected to a drive shaft. The inspection component includes a camera body and components disposed on the camera body. The camera body has two symmetrically arranged ear plates fixed at the end furthest from the lens. A lower extension plate is set between the two ear plates. The drive shaft passes through the lower extension plate and the two ear plates and is connected to the two ear plates respectively. When the motor drives the drive shaft to rotate through two bevel gears, it can drive the two ear plates to rotate accordingly, thereby causing the camera body and lens to rotate and change the angle of the camera body for inspection and monitoring. This adapts to the inspection of different power equipment and can also inspect some relatively hidden locations on power equipment, making the inspection work more convenient and enabling a more comprehensive inspection. It is suitable for widespread use.

[0014] 2. The camera body in this utility model is tilted, with the tilt angle between 20° and 75°, which can adapt to the inspection and monitoring of various power equipment. The camera body is tilted to inspect and monitor the power equipment, so that the drone does not need to move above the power equipment, and there will be no problem of obstructed line of sight. This greatly reduces the probability of the drone touching the power equipment and causing an accident, and makes it safer. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the patrol mechanism of this utility model.

[0018] The reference numerals and names in the diagram are as follows: 1. Main body; 2. Patrol mechanism; 21. Top plate; 22. Drive mechanism; 221. Motor; 222. Drive box; 223. Bevel gear; 224. Drive shaft; 225. Fixing plate; 226. Support plate; 23. Patrol component; 231. Camera body; 232. Lens; 233. Ear plate; 234. Lower extension plate; 3. Upper support platform; 4. Extension arm; 5. Fan blade; 6. Grounding base. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0021] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," 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 communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] Please see Figure 1 This utility model provides an embodiment of a power line inspection drone, which includes a main body 1, an inspection mechanism 2 below the main body 1, an upper support platform 3 fixed to the upper end of the main body 1, extension arms 4 fixed at the four corners of the upper support platform 3, and fan blades 5 installed on the four extension arms 4. The structure of the fan blades 5 and the working principle of the drone are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here. Two symmetrically distributed grounding seats 6 are provided below the main body 1. The two grounding seats 6 are inclined and located at both ends of the inspection mechanism 2. The two grounding seats 6 are used to provide support and prevent the inspection mechanism 2 from directly touching the ground.

[0023] Please see Figure 2 Both grounding bases 6 are U-shaped and both grounding bases 6 are fixed to the lower end face of the main body 1.

[0024] Please see Figure 3 The inspection mechanism 2 includes a top plate 21 fixed at the center of the lower end face of the main body 1, and a drive mechanism 22 and an inspection component 23 disposed on the top plate 21. The drive mechanism 22 is located on one side of the inspection component 23, and the drive mechanism 22 includes a motor 221 and a drive box 222 disposed below the motor 221. The motor 221 is vertically disposed and fixed to the lower end face of the top plate 21. The drive box 222 is a hollow cavity structure. Two meshing bevel gears 223 are disposed in the cavity structure. One bevel gear 223 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 221, and the other bevel gear 223 is fixedly connected to a drive shaft 224. A fixing plate 225 is fixed to the end of the drive box 222 away from the drive shaft 224. The drive shaft 224 is mounted on a support plate 226. Both the fixing plate 225 and the support plate 226 are fixed to the lower end face of the top plate 21, and the drive shaft 224 can rotate freely on the support plate 226.

[0025] Please refer to it again. Figure 3 The inspection component 23 includes a camera body 231 and a lens 232 mounted on the camera body 231. The camera body 231 is tilted, with an angle between 20° and 75°, adaptable to the inspection and monitoring of various power equipment. Because the camera body 231 is tilted, the drone does not need to move above the power equipment, avoiding obstructed vision and reducing the probability of accidents caused by the drone touching the equipment. Two symmetrically arranged ear plates 233 are fixed at the end of the camera body 231 furthest from the lens 232. A lower extension plate 234 is positioned between the two ear plates 233, with both ear plates 233 in contact with the lower extension plate 234. The lower extension plate 234 is fixed to the lower end face of the top plate 21. The 33 can rotate at both ends of the lower extension plate 234. The drive shaft 224 passes through the lower extension plate 234 and the two ear plates 233, and is connected to the two ear plates 233 respectively. When the drive shaft 224 rotates, it can drive the two ear plates 233 to rotate, thereby causing the camera body 231 and lens 232 to flip and change the inspection angle. When working, the motor 221 drives the two bevel gears 223 to rotate, which can drive the drive shaft 224 to rotate, causing the two ear plates 233 to rotate, thereby causing the camera body 231 and lens 232 to flip and change the angle of the camera body 231 for inspection and monitoring. This adapts to the inspection of different power equipment and can also inspect some relatively hidden locations on power equipment, making the inspection work more convenient and enabling a more comprehensive inspection.

[0026] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention 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 essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A drone for power line inspection, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: A patrol mechanism (2) is provided below the main body (1). The patrol mechanism (2) includes a top plate (21) fixed at the center of the lower end face of the main body (1), a drive mechanism (22) and a patrol component (23) provided on the top plate (21). The drive mechanism (22) is located on one side of the patrol component (23), and the drive mechanism (22) includes a motor (221) and a drive box (222) provided below the motor (221). The drive box (222) is a hollow cavity structure. Two meshing bevel gears (223) are provided in the cavity structure. One of the bevel gears (223) is... 3) The output end of the motor (221) is fixedly connected, and another bevel gear (223) is fixedly connected to the drive shaft (224). The inspection component (23) includes a camera body (231) and a lens (232) set on the camera body (231). Two symmetrically arranged ear plates (233) are fixed at the end of the camera body (231) away from the lens (232). A lower extension plate (234) is arranged between the two ear plates (233). The drive shaft (224) passes through the lower extension plate (234) and the two ear plates (233) and is connected to the two ear plates (233) respectively.

2. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for power line inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an upper support platform (3) fixed to the upper end face of the main body (1), and each of the four corners of the upper support platform (3) is fixed with an extension arm (4), and each of the four extension arms (4) is equipped with a fan blade (5).

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for power line inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end face of the main body (1) is fixed with two symmetrically arranged grounding seats (6). The two grounding seats (6) are inclined and located at both ends of the inspection mechanism (2).

4. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for power line inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor (221) is vertically arranged and fixed to the lower end face of the top plate (21).

5. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for power line inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive box (222) has a fixing plate (225) fixed at one end away from the drive shaft (224). The drive shaft (224) is mounted on the support plate (226). Both the fixing plate (225) and the support plate (226) are fixed to the lower end face of the top plate (21).

6. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for power line inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera body (231) is tilted, and the tilt angle is between 20° and 75°.

7. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for power line inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ear plates (233) are in contact with the lower extension plate (234), which is fixed to the lower end face of the top plate (21).

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