Steel structure appearance inspection unmanned aerial vehicle with dust cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned plane, and disclose a steel structure appearance inspection unmanned plane with dust cleaning device, including unmanned plane main part, the edge screw thread connection of unmanned plane main part bottom one side has the mounting support, the surface installation of mounting support has the rotating mechanism, the surface both sides of mounting support all are equipped with the limit hole. This steel structure appearance inspection unmanned plane with dust cleaning device, through the setting of rotating mechanism, when using, according to the demand, the staff can control drive motor to start, drive motor drives the rotation of end camera, when rotating to the bottom, the dust attached to the camera surface lens is swept by the soft brush head of several that the camera bottom sets, reciprocating operation is carried out, until the dust of lens is swept clean, can, to realize the effect of automatic cleaning camera surface lens, need not through frequent to and fro to carry out manual cleaning by manpower, improved the operation efficiency of unmanned plane.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, and in particular to a steel structure appearance inspection UAV with a dust cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of steel structure visual inspection, drones, with their flexible flight capabilities and convenient imaging functions, have become an important tool to replace manual labor in high-altitude and complex environments. By using drones equipped with inspection cameras, image information of the steel structure surface can be quickly acquired, thereby determining whether there are defects that could affect structural safety, such as rust, cracks, or coating peeling.

[0003] However, steel structures are often located in complex outdoor environments. During inspections, drones not only face dust adhering to the steel structure surface—dust that, if not cleaned, can obscure defects and affect image clarity—but the drone's inspection camera itself is also highly susceptible to environmental dust contamination. When drones fly in dusty areas (such as around industrial plants or construction sites) or clean dust from steel structure surfaces, a significant amount of dust accumulates on the camera lens. This dust on the lens causes blurred images and loss of detail. Even if the steel structure surface has been cleaned, it becomes difficult to accurately identify subtle surface defects. In severe cases, poor image quality may even lead to missed detection of critical issues, greatly reducing the reliability of the inspection.

[0004] Existing technologies have made some attempts to clean dust from steel structure surfaces; for example, some drones are equipped with devices for cleaning steel structures. However, there is a lack of effective solutions for cleaning dust from the drone's own cameras. The common practice is to rely on operators to manually wipe the lenses after the drone returns to base. This not only interrupts the inspection work and reduces efficiency, but also significantly increases the operation time, especially when multiple steel structure components need to be inspected continuously, as frequent returns for wiping can greatly increase the operation time. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a steel structure appearance inspection drone with a dust cleaning device, so as to solve the problem mentioned in the background art of the lack of effective means to clean the dust of the drone's own camera.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a steel structure appearance inspection drone with a dust cleaning device, comprising a drone body, a mounting bracket threadedly connected to the bottom edge of the drone body, a rotating mechanism mounted on the surface of the mounting bracket, limit holes on both sides of the mounting bracket, a disassembly / assembly mechanism inserted into the limit holes, the rotating mechanism including a drive motor mounted on the surface of the mounting bracket, a camera fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor, and several soft brush heads mounted on the bottom of the camera; the disassembly / assembly mechanism including a pin inserted into the limit holes, a support spring sleeved on the surface of the pin, and a connecting plate fixedly connected to one side of the pin.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a brush plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the soft brush head. The brush plate has positioning holes on both sides that are compatible with the limiting holes. The brush plate serves to install the soft brush head.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, one side of the support spring is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting bracket, and the other side of the support spring is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate. The connecting plate serves to fix the support spring.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a handle is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting plate, and an anti-slip sleeve is fitted onto the surface of the handle. The anti-slip sleeve serves to prevent slipping.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the mounting bracket is provided with a threaded hole, and the threaded hole is internally connected with a threaded post. The threaded post serves to fix the mounting bracket.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a support rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone body, and a buffer plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support rod. The buffer plate serves to cushion the drone body.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a rotating shaft is rotatably connected to one side of the camera. The rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting bracket. The rotating shaft serves to support the camera to rotate.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] This utility model provides a steel structure appearance inspection drone with a dust cleaning device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This steel-structured appearance inspection drone with a dust cleaning device, through its rotating mechanism, allows operators to control the drive motor to start and rotate the end-effector camera as needed. When the camera reaches the bottom, several soft brush heads at the bottom of the camera clean the dust adhering to the lens surface. This process is repeated until the dust on the lens is completely removed, thus achieving automatic cleaning of the camera lens surface without the need for frequent manual cleaning, thereby improving the drone's operational efficiency.

[0018] 2. This steel-structured appearance inspection drone with a dust cleaning device, through its disassembly and assembly mechanism, allows for easy replacement of several soft brush heads by simply pulling the handles on both sides when it is necessary to clean or replace the soft brush heads. The handles cause the end pins to disengage from the inside of the brush plate, thus completing the replacement and cleaning of several soft brush heads. The structure is simple, easy to use, and improves the disassembly and assembly efficiency of personnel. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating mechanism structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly and assembly mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the UAV of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Drone body; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. Rotation mechanism; 301. Drive motor; 302. Camera; 303. Soft brush head; 4. Assembly / disassembly mechanism; 401. Pin; 402. Support spring; 403. Connecting plate; 5. Brush plate; 6. Handle; 7. Threaded post; 8. Support rod; 9. Buffer plate; 10. Shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 4This utility model provides a technical solution: a steel structure appearance inspection drone with a dust cleaning device, including a drone body 1, a mounting bracket 2 threadedly connected to the bottom edge of the drone body 1, a rotating mechanism 3 mounted on the surface of the mounting bracket 2, the rotating mechanism 3 is set to achieve the effect of automatically cleaning the lens of the camera 302, eliminating the need for frequent manual cleaning, thus improving the drone's operating efficiency; limit holes are opened on both sides of the surface of the mounting bracket 2, and a disassembly and assembly mechanism 4 is inserted into the inside of the limit holes; the disassembly and assembly mechanism 4 is simple in structure, easy to use, and improves the disassembly and assembly efficiency of the disassembly and assembly personnel.

[0026] The rotating mechanism 3 includes a drive motor 301 mounted on the surface of the mounting bracket 2. The output end of the drive motor 301 is fixedly connected to a camera 302. Several soft brush heads 303 are mounted on the bottom of the camera 302.

[0027] The disassembly and assembly mechanism 4 includes a pin 401 inserted into the limiting hole, a support spring 402 sleeved on the surface of the pin 401, and a connecting plate 403 fixedly connected to one side of the pin 401.

[0028] The bottom of the soft brush head 303 is fixedly connected to a brush plate 5. Both sides of the brush plate 5 are provided with positioning holes that match the limiting holes. The brush plate 5 serves to install the soft brush head 303.

[0029] One side of the support spring 402 is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting bracket 2, and the other side of the support spring 402 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate 403. The connecting plate 403 serves to fix the support spring 402.

[0030] A handle 6 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting plate 403. An anti-slip sleeve is fitted onto the surface of the handle 6, which serves to prevent slipping.

[0031] The surface of the mounting bracket 2 is provided with a threaded hole, and the threaded hole is internally connected to a threaded post 7. The threaded post 7 serves to fix the mounting bracket 2.

[0032] A support rod 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drone body 1, and a buffer plate 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support rod 8. The buffer plate 9 serves to cushion the drone body 1.

[0033] A rotating shaft 10 is rotatably connected to one side of the camera 302. The rotating shaft 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting bracket 2. The rotating shaft 10 serves to support the camera 302 to rotate.

[0034] In this invention, the working steps of the device are as follows:

[0035] First step: When in use, the staff can start the drive motor 301 as needed. The drive motor 301 drives the end camera 302 to rotate. When it rotates to the bottom, several soft brush heads 303 set at the bottom of the camera 302 clean the dust attached to the lens on the surface of the camera 302. Repeat the operation until the dust on the lens is cleaned.

[0036] The second step: When it is necessary to clean and replace the soft brush head 303, simply pull the handles 6 on both sides. The handles 6 will cause the end pins 401 to disengage from the inside of the brush plate 5, thus completing the replacement and cleaning of several soft brush heads 303.

[0037] It should be noted that the device structure and accompanying drawings of this utility model mainly describe the principle of this utility model. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the setting of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device is not fully described. However, under the premise that those skilled in the art understand the principle of the above utility model, the specific details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system can be clearly understood. The control method in the application document is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming.

[0038] All standard parts used can be purchased from the market, and can be customized according to the instructions and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the structure and principle of the components known to those skilled in the art can be known by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0039] 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. A steel structure appearance inspection drone with a dust cleaning device, comprising a drone body (1), characterized in that: The bottom edge of the drone body (1) is threadedly connected to a mounting bracket (2). A rotating mechanism (3) is mounted on the surface of the mounting bracket (2). Limiting holes are opened on both sides of the surface of the mounting bracket (2). A disassembly and assembly mechanism (4) is inserted into the inside of the limiting holes. The rotating mechanism (3) includes a drive motor (301) mounted on the surface of the mounting bracket (2). The output end of the drive motor (301) is fixedly connected to a camera (302). Several brush plates (5) are mounted on the bottom of the camera (302). The brush plates (5) have soft brush heads (303). The disassembly and assembly mechanism (4) includes a pin (401) inserted into the limiting hole, a support spring (402) sleeved on the surface of the pin (401), and a connecting plate (403) fixedly connected to one side of the pin (401).

2. The steel structure appearance inspection drone with dust cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brush plate (5) has positioning holes on both sides that are compatible with the limiting holes.

3. The steel structure appearance inspection drone with dust cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the support spring (402) is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting bracket (2), and the other side of the support spring (402) is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate (403).

4. The steel structure appearance inspection drone with dust cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (6) is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting plate (403), and an anti-slip sleeve is fitted onto the surface of the handle (6).

5. The steel structure appearance inspection drone with dust cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (2) has a threaded hole on its surface, and a threaded post (7) is threaded inside the threaded hole.

6. The steel structure appearance inspection drone with dust cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support rod (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the main body (1) of the drone, and a buffer plate (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support rod (8).

7. The steel structure appearance inspection drone with dust cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating shaft (10) is rotatably connected to one side of the camera (302), and the rotating shaft (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting bracket (2).

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