An integrated image acquisition device for unmanned aerial vehicle inspection of wind turbine blades

Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated image collection device for unmanned aerial vehicle inspection of fan blade relates to the technical field of inspection, angle adjusting mechanism includes the first motor of fixed connection in the top of support plate, two fixed plates and fixed frame, the output fixed connection of first motor has first rotation strip, and the inner wall between two fixed plates is rotatably connected with second rotation strip, and the right side fixed connection of right side fixed plate has second motor, and the inner wall rotatable connection of fixed frame has rotation ball, the surface fixed connection of rotation ball has connecting rod, and this application can let the collection device body be adjusted in angle arbitrarily through setting angle adjusting mechanism, and the angle of need is adjusted to the suitable angle according to the monitoring, and the range of angle adjustment is greatly improved, can monitor the position of need under the condition that does not cross the fan blade dangerous part, is more convenient and safe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inspection technology, specifically an integrated image acquisition device for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection of wind turbine blades. Background Technology

[0002] The integrated image acquisition device for wind turbine blade drone inspection can be designed as a compact device equipped with a high-precision industrial camera, multi-modal light source, intelligent supplementary lighting system, and integrated control module. Combined with drone autonomous flight control and AI algorithms, it achieves millimeter-level detection and automated inspection of blade defects. Specifically, it employs a high-resolution (e.g., 120 million pixels) CMOS sensor to ensure image clarity and capture minute defects on the blade surface. The camera features a panoramic shutter function, capable of capturing high-speed moving objects without distortion, suitable for inspecting wind turbine blades in both dynamic and static conditions. However, the surface of wind turbine blades is a complex curved surface. Traditional drone-mounted cameras have a relatively small angle, allowing only limited angle adjustment. Due to the large size of the blades, they may fail to capture details in critical areas such as blade edges, roots, or the windward side, leading to missed defects. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated image acquisition device for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection of wind turbine blades, thereby solving the technical problems mentioned in the background section.

[0004] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] An integrated image acquisition device for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection of wind turbine blades includes an acquisition device body, a support plate, and a fixed base fixedly connected to the top of the inspection UAV body. The top of the support plate is provided with an angle adjustment mechanism.

[0006] The angle adjustment mechanism includes a first motor fixedly connected to the top of the support plate, two fixed plates and a fixed frame. The output end of the first motor is fixedly connected to a first rotating bar. A second rotating bar is rotatably connected between the inner walls of the two fixed plates. A second motor is fixedly connected to the right side of the right fixed plate. A rotating ball is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating ball. Two adapter strips are fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting rod.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: an installation plate is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod, and the front of the installation plate is provided with an adapter hole and four positioning holes, and a quick disassembly and assembly mechanism is provided between the installation plate, the adapter hole and the four positioning holes.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the quick disassembly and assembly mechanism includes two insert plates slidably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the mounting plate, a connecting plate slidably connected to the inner wall of the adapter hole, and four positioning plugs slidably connected to the inner walls of the four positioning holes. Each of the two insert plates is threadedly connected to the mounting plate with two bolts, and a support plate is fixedly connected between the four positioning plugs and the connecting plate.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the main body of the acquisition device is fixedly connected to the front of the support plate.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the output shaft of the second motor passes through the right-side fixed plate and is fixedly connected to the second rotating bar. Both the first rotating bar and the second rotating bar are adapted to the connecting rod, and both of the adapted bars are adapted to the first rotating bar.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a support rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate, and the support rod is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed base.

[0012] Beneficial effects

[0013] This invention provides an integrated image acquisition device for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection of wind turbine blades. Compared with existing technologies, it has the following advantages:

[0014] (1) By setting an angle adjustment mechanism, this application allows the main body of the acquisition device to be adjusted at any angle. The angle can be adjusted to a suitable angle as needed, which greatly improves the range of angle adjustment. The required position can be monitored without passing through the dangerous parts of the fan blade, which is more convenient and safer.

[0015] (2) By setting up a quick disassembly and assembly mechanism, the main body of the data acquisition device can be quickly disassembled and assembled. It is quick and convenient to install when in use, and can also be quickly disassembled for maintenance and upkeep when not in use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a main body diagram of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a partial structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the angle adjustment mechanism of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial structural disassembly diagram of the angle adjustment mechanism of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is an anatomical diagram of the quick assembly / disassembly mechanism of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Data acquisition device body; 2. Support plate; 3. Inspection drone body; 4. Fixing base; 5. Angle adjustment mechanism; 51. First motor; 52. Fixing plate; 53. Fixing frame; 54. First rotating bar; 55. Second rotating bar; 56. Second motor; 57. Rotating ball; 58. Connecting rod; 59. Adapter bar; 6. Mounting plate; 7. Adapter hole; 8. Positioning insertion hole; 9. Quick disassembly and assembly mechanism; 91. Insert plate; 92. Connecting plate; 93. Positioning plug; 94. Bolt; 95. Support plate; 10. Support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model is an integrated image acquisition device for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection of wind turbine blades. It includes an acquisition device body 1, a support plate 2, and a fixed base 4 fixedly connected to the top of the inspection UAV body 3. The inspection UAV body 3 consists of a frame, a power system (including a motor, propeller, etc.), a flight control system, a communication system, an energy system (such as a battery), and an integrated image acquisition device mounted on it. Since this is prior art, it will not be described in detail here. The inspection UAV body 3 is electrically connected to an external power source and is controlled by an external program. An angle adjustment mechanism 5 is provided on the top of the support plate 2. The angle adjustment mechanism 5 includes a first motor 51 fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 2, two fixed plates 52, and a fixed frame 53. A first rotating bar 54 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor 51. A second rotating bar 55 is rotatably connected between the inner walls of the two fixed plates 52. A second motor 56 is fixedly connected to the right side of the right fixed plate 52. Both the first motor 51 and the second motor 56 are servo reduction motors, which can precisely control the speed and rotation angle of the output shaft. Both the first motor 51 and the second motor 56 are electrically connected to an external power supply and are controlled by an external program. A rotating ball 57 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame 53. A connecting rod 58 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating ball 57. Two adapter strips 59 are fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting rod 58. By setting the angle adjustment mechanism 5, the main body of the acquisition device 1 can be arbitrarily adjusted in angle. The angle can be adjusted to a suitable angle as needed, which greatly improves the angle adjustment range. The required position can be monitored without passing through the dangerous parts of the fan blades, making it more convenient and safer.

[0024] The end of the connecting rod 58 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 6. The front of the mounting plate 6 has an adapter hole 7 and four positioning holes 8. A quick disassembly mechanism 9 is provided between the mounting plate 6, the adapter hole 7 and the four positioning holes 8. By setting the quick disassembly mechanism 9, the main body of the data acquisition device 1 can be quickly disassembled and assembled. It is quick and convenient to install when in use, and can also be quickly disassembled for maintenance and upkeep when not in use.

[0025] The quick-release mechanism 9 includes two insert plates 91 that are slidably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the mounting plate 6, a connecting plate 92 that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the adapter hole 7, and four positioning plugs 93 that are slidably connected to the inner walls of the four positioning holes 8. Each insert plate 91 is threadedly connected to the mounting plate 6 by two bolts 94. A support plate 95 is fixedly connected between the four positioning plugs 93 and the connecting plate 92. The inner walls of the two insert plates 91, the connecting plate 92, and the mounting plate 6 are all provided with two threaded grooves that are compatible with the adjacent bolts 94.

[0026] The main body of the acquisition device 1 is fixedly connected to the front of the support plate 95. The main body of the acquisition device 1 has multiple built-in lenses. It acquires images through optical lenses and can capture a wider range of wind turbine blade images through wide-angle lenses, which is convenient for quick overall observation. It can also magnify and capture local details of the blades through telephoto lenses, which helps to discover tiny defects. The acquired images are transmitted to the ground flight controller through wireless communication technology, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail in this article. The main body of the acquisition device 1 is electrically connected to an external power supply and is controlled by an external program.

[0027] The output shaft of the second motor 56 passes through the right fixed plate 52 and is fixedly connected to the second rotating bar 55. The first rotating bar 54 and the second rotating bar 55 are both adapted to the connecting rod 58, and the two adapting bars 59 are both adapted to the first rotating bar 54.

[0028] A support rod 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate 2, and the support rod 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed base 4.

[0029] Furthermore, any content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0030] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: First, insert the four positioning plugs 93 and the connecting plate 92 into the inner walls of the four positioning holes 8 and the adapter holes 7 respectively. Then, initially install the support plate 95 and the main body 1 of the acquisition device on its front side onto the mounting plate 6. Next, insert the two insert plates 91 between the inner walls on both sides of the mounting plate 6 and the inner wall of the connecting plate 92. Then, tighten the four bolts 94 to thread-fix the two connecting plates 92, the two insert plates 91, and the mounting plate 6 together. Then, the drone pilot controls the drone to perform inspections, while simultaneously remotely controlling the start of the first motor 51, causing the first motor 51 to drive the output end of the... When the first rotating bar 54 rotates, it presses and drives the connecting rod 58, causing the connecting rod 58 to move left and right along the inner wall of the second rotating bar 55. Then, the second motor 56 is started, causing the second rotating bar 55 at the output end to rotate. When the second rotating bar 55 rotates, it presses and drives the connecting rod 58, causing the connecting rod 58 to move up and down along the inner wall of the first rotating bar 54. By adjusting the left and right plus up and down movements, the connecting rod 58 can arbitrarily drive all the structures on its front, including the acquisition device body 1, to adjust the angle to the required angle for corresponding monitoring.

[0031] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0032] 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 integrated image acquisition device for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection of wind turbine blades, comprising an acquisition device body (1), a support plate (2), and a fixed base (4) fixedly connected to the top of the inspection UAV body (3), characterized in that: An angle adjustment mechanism (5) is provided on the top of the support plate (2); The angle adjustment mechanism (5) includes a first motor (51) fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (2), two fixed plates (52) and a fixed frame (53). The output end of the first motor (51) is fixedly connected to a first rotating bar (54). A second rotating bar (55) is rotatably connected between the inner walls of the two fixed plates (52). A second motor (56) is fixedly connected to the right side of the right fixed plate (52). A rotating ball (57) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame (53). A connecting rod (58) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating ball (57). Two adapter strips (59) are fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting rod (58).

2. The integrated image acquisition device for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection of wind turbine blades according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the connecting rod (58) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (6). The front of the mounting plate (6) is provided with an adapter hole (7) and four positioning holes (8). A quick disassembly mechanism (9) is provided between the mounting plate (6), the adapter hole (7) and the four positioning holes (8).

3. The integrated image acquisition device for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection of wind turbine blades according to claim 2, characterized in that: The quick assembly / disassembly mechanism (9) includes two insert plates (91) slidably connected to the inner walls of both sides of the mounting plate (6), a connecting plate (92) slidably connected to the inner wall of the adapter hole (7), and four positioning plugs (93) slidably connected to the inner walls of the four positioning holes (8). Each of the two insert plates (91) is threadedly connected to the mounting plate (6) with two bolts (94), and a support plate (95) is fixedly connected between the four positioning plugs (93) and the connecting plate (92).

4. The integrated image acquisition device for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection of wind turbine blades according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) of the acquisition device is fixedly connected to the front of the support plate (95).

5. An integrated image acquisition device for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection of wind turbine blades according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output shaft of the second motor (56) passes through the right fixed plate (52) and is fixedly connected to the second rotating bar (55). The first rotating bar (54) and the second rotating bar (55) are both adapted to the connecting rod (58), and the two adapter bars (59) are both adapted to the first rotating bar (54).

6. The integrated image acquisition device for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection of wind turbine blades according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the support plate (2) is fixedly connected to a support rod (10), which is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed seat (4).

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