An unmanned aerial vehicle cleaning device for a bridge deck
By using a drone-based cleaning device under elevated bridges, a high-speed rotating cleaning plate is used to pulverize the ice layer, which is then melted by an electric heating plate. This solves the problem of difficult-to-remove ice under elevated bridges, achieving efficient and safe de-icing and reducing environmental pollution.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI ZHENHUI INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
In frigid regions, icicles under overpasses are difficult to remove, and traditional cleaning methods are inefficient and pose safety hazards, especially since falling icicles can injure people.
Design a drone-based cleaning device for underpasses, which uses a high-speed rotating cleaning plate to crush ice layers, combined with an electric heating plate to melt ice, and a spiral conveyor and slope drainage system to completely eliminate ice blockage. The drone's mobility improves safety and efficiency.
It has enabled the efficient and safe removal of ice and icicles from under viaducts, reduced environmental pollution from chemical de-icing agents, and improved de-icing efficiency and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone cleaning equipment, specifically a drone cleaning device for under elevated bridges. Background Technology
[0002] In the maintenance of elevated traffic facilities in frigid regions, the growth of icicles caused by icing under bridges poses a systemic safety threat. When water seeps from the bridge surface, de-icing agent drips, or atmospheric condensate accumulates at the bottom of the reinforced concrete structure, the resulting multi-layered ice will produce inverted cone-shaped icicles under the influence of temperature gradients. The kinetic energy impact of these icicles when they break and fall far exceeds the penetration resistance limit of the road vehicle roof. Ordinary cleaning methods are difficult to remove the icicles frozen on the ice layer. At the same time, the road under the elevated bridge needs to be blocked during cleaning to prevent falling icicles from injuring people, resulting in low cleaning efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drone cleaning device for underpasses and a compressor with the one-way valve, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drone cleaning device for underpasses, comprising a drone, a storage box, and a cleaning plate structure. The storage box is located on top of the drone, and a collection plate is provided on the top of the storage box. The cleaning plate structure includes a cleaning plate and a drive shaft. The cleaning plate is installed on top of the drive shaft and above the collection plate. The drive shaft rotates and is installed through the storage box. A spiral plate is provided on the drive shaft and is located inside the storage box.
[0005] Preferably, the drone is provided with a connecting frame on top, and the connecting frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage box.
[0006] Preferably, the bottom of the storage box is provided with a heating plate, and the heating plate is provided with heating wires.
[0007] Preferably, an air pump is provided on the side of the storage box.
[0008] Preferably, the collecting plate is provided with collecting holes, and the top surface of the collecting plate is an inclined surface that decreases in height from the edge to the center.
[0009] Preferably, the top surface of the cleaning plate is provided with a brush plate made of rigid material.
[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the drive shaft is connected to the motor, and the motor is fixedly installed in the connecting frame.
[0011] Preferably, a pad is provided below the heating plate, which raises one side of the heating plate. A drain hole is provided on the side wall of the storage box opposite the pad, and a drain trough is provided outside the drain hole.
[0012] Preferably, the drainage trough is fixedly installed on the drone.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] This utility model solution is specifically designed for removing ice and icicles from under viaducts. It solves the problem of strong ice adhesion by directly pulverizing the ice structure using a high-speed rotating rigid cleaning plate. Secondly, an electric heating plate melts the ice, ensuring the pulverized ice liquefies rapidly within a storage tank. Finally, a spiral conveyor and sloping drainage design completely eliminates the risk of ice blockage and secondary icing of meltwater. Compared to traditional solutions, the mobility of drones improves the safety of de-icing operations in hazardous areas; the combined effect of thermal and mechanical energy increases de-icing efficiency; and the drainage system reduces environmental pollution caused by chemical de-icing agents. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of the inner AA section;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the utility model.
[0019] In the image: 1 - Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV);
[0020] 11-Connecting bracket;
[0021] 2-Storage box;
[0022] 21-Collection plate;
[0023] 22-Heating plate;
[0024] 23-Air pump;
[0025] 25-Place block;
[0026] 26-Drainage tank;
[0027] 3-Clean the plate structure;
[0028] 31-Cleaning plate;
[0029] 32-Drive shaft;
[0030] 4- Spiral plate. Detailed Implementation
[0031] 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.
[0032] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a drone cleaning device for the underpass of an elevated bridge, including a drone 1, a storage box 2, and a cleaning plate structure 3. The storage box 2 is located on the top of the drone 1, and a collection plate 21 is provided on the top of the storage box 2. The cleaning plate structure 3 includes a cleaning plate 31 and a drive shaft 32. The cleaning plate 31 is installed on the top of the drive shaft 32 and is located above the collection plate 21. The drive shaft 32 rotates and is installed inside the storage box 2. A spiral plate 4 is provided on the drive shaft 32, and the spiral plate 4 is located inside the storage box 2.
[0033] In this embodiment, a connecting frame 11 is provided above the drone 1. The connecting frame 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage box 2. The connecting frame 11 is fixedly installed between the drone 1 and the storage box 2, providing rigid support, enhancing the stability of the structure, preventing vibration or shaking during flight, and ensuring the precise positioning of the storage box 2 and the cleaning plate 31.
[0034] In this embodiment, the bottom of the storage box 2 is provided with a heating plate 22, and the heating plate 22 is provided with a heating wire. It is located at the bottom of the storage box 2 and the temperature of the storage box is increased by heating through the internal heating wire, which is used to melt ice and snow, reduce the volume of waste and prevent caking.
[0035] In this embodiment, an air pump 23 is provided on the side of the storage box 2, which can blow hot air from the storage box 2 out of the collection plate 21.
[0036] In this embodiment, the collecting plate 21 is provided with a collecting hole, and the top surface of the collecting plate 21 is an inclined surface with a height that decreases from the edge to the center. The collecting hole is used to collect the ice fragments crushed by the cleaning plate 31.
[0037] In this embodiment, the top surface of the cleaning plate 31 is provided with a brush plate made of rigid material. The brush plate can crush the ice layer or icicles by rotating, making them easy to collect.
[0038] In this embodiment, the bottom of the drive shaft 32 is connected to the motor, which is fixedly installed in the connecting frame 11. The motor drives the drive shaft 32 to rotate, which in turn drives the cleaning plate 31 to rotate and the spiral plate 4 to rotate, so that the incoming ice fragments continuously contact the heating plate 22 downwards.
[0039] In this embodiment, a pad 25 is provided below the heating plate 22. The pad 25 raises one side of the heating plate 22. A drain hole is provided on the side wall of the storage box 2 opposite to the pad 25. A drain groove 26 is provided on the outside of the drain hole. The inclined heating plate 22 facilitates the discharge of the melted water.
[0040] In this embodiment, the drainage trough 26 is fixedly installed on the drone 1 to guide the wastewater out.
[0041] Working principle: The entire device is activated after the drone 1 flies to the bottom of the overpass. The cleaning plate 31 rotates under the drive of the motor, and the rigid brush plate on it physically scrapes the ice or icicles on the bottom of the bridge, breaking them into pieces. The pieces then fall onto the collection plate 21. Due to the inclined design of the collection plate 21, the broken ice slides towards the central collection hole and enters the storage tank 2. Inside the storage tank, the spiral plate rotates with the drive shaft, conveying the waste downwards to the bottom. At the same time, the heating plate 22 continuously generates high-temperature gas, which is discharged from the collection hole on the collection plate 21 by the air pump 23, heating the ice to melt thicker ice layers or the base of icicles. The inclined bottom of the storage tank 2 causes the melted liquid to flow to the drain hole, enter the drain tank 26, and then be discharged.
[0042] This utility model solution is specifically designed for removing ice and icicles from under viaducts. It solves the problem of strong ice adhesion by directly pulverizing the ice structure using a high-speed rotating rigid cleaning plate. Secondly, an electric heating plate melts the ice, ensuring the pulverized ice liquefies rapidly within a storage tank. Finally, a spiral conveyor and sloping drainage design completely eliminates the risk of ice blockage and secondary icing of meltwater. Compared to traditional solutions, the mobility of drones improves the safety of de-icing operations in hazardous areas; the combined effect of thermal and mechanical energy increases de-icing efficiency; and the drainage system reduces environmental pollution caused by chemical de-icing agents.
[0043] As is known from common technical knowledge, this utility model can be implemented through other embodiments that do not depart from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments described above are merely illustrative in all respects and are not the only ones. All modifications within the scope of this utility model or its equivalents are included in this utility model.
Claims
1. A drone-based cleaning device for underpasses, characterized in that: The device includes a drone (1), a storage box (2), and a cleaning plate structure (3). The storage box (2) is located on the top of the drone (1). A collection plate (21) is provided on the top of the storage box (2). The cleaning plate structure (3) includes a cleaning plate (31) and a drive shaft (32). The cleaning plate (31) is installed on the top of the drive shaft (32) and above the collection plate (21). The drive shaft (32) rotates and is installed inside the storage box (2). A spiral plate (4) is provided on the drive shaft (32). The spiral plate (4) is located inside the storage box (2).
2. The overpass under-bridge drone cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drone (1) is provided with a connecting frame (11) on top, and the connecting frame (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage box (2).
3. The overpass under-bridge drone cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the storage box (2) is provided with a heating plate (22), and the heating plate (22) is provided with heating wires.
4. The overpass under-bridge drone cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: An air pump (23) is provided on the side of the storage box (2).
5. The overpass under-bridge drone cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collecting plate (21) is provided with collecting holes, and the top surface of the collecting plate (21) is an inclined surface that decreases in height from the edge to the center.
6. The overpass under-bridge drone cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the cleaning plate (31) is provided with a brush plate made of rigid material.
7. The overpass under-UAV cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the drive shaft (32) is connected to the motor, which is fixedly installed in the connecting frame (11).
8. The overpass under-bridge drone cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pad (25) is provided below the heating plate (22), which raises one side of the heating plate (22). A drain hole is provided on the side wall of the storage box (2) opposite the pad (25), and a drain trough (26) is provided on the outside of the drain hole.
9. The overpass under-UAV cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The drainage trough (26) is fixedly installed on the UAV (1).