An unmanned aerial vehicle mounting system for a vibrating de-icing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned plane mounting system of vibration deicing device, including taking off platform unit, hoist and carry mounting upper unit, hoist and carry mounting lower unit and deicer unit, hoist and carry mounting upper unit is used for hoisting and carrying hoist and carry mounting lower unit and deicer unit to overhead cable, the utility model taking off platform unit supports whole combination through gap part and avoids empty slot, owing to each component placement position accurate, stable, makes taking off platform unit can evenly bear the weight of combination, avoided the problem of unstable support caused by partial force too big, provided solid, reliable support foundation for unmanned plane mounting system before taking off, guaranteed the smooth operation of subsequent taking off operation, hoist and carry mounting upper unit is installed in the bottom of unmanned plane through the connecting plate, and the basket of hoist and carry mounting lower unit is inserted into the locking device in the bottom of hoist and carry mounting upper unit connecting plate through the main shaft of top, and then installs or the subsequent dismounting is more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of overhead power transmission line maintenance technology, specifically to a drone mounting system for a vibration de-icing device. Background Technology

[0002] To address the issue of cable icing on overhead power transmission and distribution lines, current methods include manual / robot / drone de-icing and DC de-icing. The former essentially involves explosive de-icing, while the latter involves high-temperature de-icing. For details, please refer to the relevant content in publication numbers CN110492422A and CN113783056A.

[0003] Manual de-icing, which involves manually climbing towers and striking the ice after a power outage, is a high-altitude operation with significant risks. Robot / drone de-icing involves installing the de-icing robot on the ground wire using either manual tower mounting or drone hoisting. Personnel on the ground then use remote control or the robot to automatically move along the line and remove ice. The drawbacks are the need to manually or with a heavy-duty drone to move the robot to the other end of the iced line or hoist it to the ground, making deployment difficult and relatively inefficient. Robot / drone de-icing is also limited by battery capacity, posing a risk of becoming stuck on overhead lines due to low battery or mechanical jamming. Drone de-icing involves striking the iced conductor with an insulated rope attached to a heavy-duty drone, suspending a de-icing rod below. The drone is then lifted into the air and repeatedly strikes the iced conductor, causing vibrations and removing the ice. This method requires skilled drone operators to operate heavy-duty drones, making it difficult to implement on-site. Problems such as failing to knock down the ice or causing the drone to crash due to operational errors may occur. It is also unable to deal with dense ice, and drones cannot knock down ice covering live wires.

[0004] In summary, most drones equipped with de-icing devices typically stack or simply place the components on a flat platform before takeoff. However, the stacking or simple placement of these components is prone to misalignment or displacement, resulting in uneven and dispersed support points on the platform. Local areas may deform or tilt due to excessive pressure, leading to insufficient stability of the entire mounting system before takeoff. This could cause component collision damage, affect the drone's balance during takeoff, increase the risk and failure rate of takeoff operations, and ultimately hinder subsequent operations.

[0005] In light of this, we have developed a drone-mounted system for a vibration de-icing device. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drone mounting system for a vibration de-icing device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a drone mounting system for a vibration de-icing device, comprising: a takeoff platform unit, an upper hoisting and mounting unit, a lower hoisting and mounting unit, and a de-icing unit;

[0008] The upper hoisting unit is used to hoist the lower hoisting unit and the de-icing unit to the overhead cable location, and the lower hoisting unit performs a clamping action on the de-icing unit and the overhead cable.

[0009] The takeoff platform unit is used to support the assembled upper hoisting and mounting unit, lower hoisting and mounting unit, and de-icing unit;

[0010] The takeoff platform unit is provided with a notch for placing the de-icing unit, and the takeoff platform unit is also provided with a clearance slot for placing the de-icing unit in a clear space.

[0011] Preferably, the hoisting and mounting upper unit includes a connecting plate for mounting the bottom of the drone, with a control box snapped into its bottom, and a locking device for assembling and installing the hoisting and mounting lower unit at the bottom of the connecting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the lower unit of the hoisting load includes a basket for connecting the upper unit of the hoisting load, the top of which is provided with a main shaft for inserting into a locking device, and the main shaft is vertically connected to the basket. The top of the main shaft is provided with a nut for locking in conjunction with the locking device, and a spring is provided between the basket and the main shaft to prevent the nut from loosening.

[0013] Preferably, the inner side of the basket is hinged to a basket frame for suspending the de-icing unit, and a hinge pin is provided between the basket and the basket frame for assembling the two.

[0014] Preferably, the surface of the control box is provided with an antenna for receiving signals.

[0015] Preferably, the de-icing unit includes a hanging basket frame with a baffle plate at the bottom for snap-fit ​​connection, and an upper clamping plate on the side of the baffle plate for clamping the cable. A lower clamping plate is rotatably connected to the top end of the upper clamping plate. A coil spring is provided on the surface of the upper clamping plate, and a guide cylinder is provided on one side of the surface of the lower clamping plate. The guide cylinder is hollow inside and contains explosive filler. An end cap is provided on the lower side of the guide cylinder. A pull rope for fixing is provided between the coil spring and the guide cylinder. A buffer pad that contacts the cable is provided on one side of the surface of the upper clamping plate, and guide rods for limiting movement are provided at equal intervals on the surface of the upper clamping plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] (1) The take-off platform unit supports the entire assembly through the notch and the air-avoiding groove. Because the placement of each component is precise and stable, the take-off platform unit can bear the weight of the assembly evenly, avoiding the problem of unstable support caused by excessive local stress. This provides a solid and reliable support foundation for the UAV mounting system before take-off, ensuring the smooth progress of subsequent take-off operations.

[0018] (2) The notch provides a dedicated placement space for the de-icing unit, which can accurately position the de-icing unit and prevent it from shifting or shaking during placement. The clearance slot can place some parts of the de-icing unit in a clear manner, so that the de-icing unit can fit perfectly with the take-off platform unit, reducing instability caused by structural interference and ensuring that the de-icing unit is in a stable state before take-off.

[0019] (3) The upper unit of the hoisting and mounting is installed on the bottom of the UAV through the connecting plate. The control box is locked at the bottom of the connecting plate. The basket of the lower unit of the hoisting and mounting is inserted into the locking device at the bottom of the connecting plate of the upper unit of the hoisting and mounting through the top main shaft and locked with nuts. The basket frame is hinged to the inside of the basket through the hinge pin. The basket frame is used to suspend the de-icing unit, which makes the installation or subsequent disassembly more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model during an explosion;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the takeoff platform unit of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the hoisting and mounting unit of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the lower unit for hoisting and mounting according to this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the de-icing unit of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the present invention.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Launch pad unit; 11. Notch; 12. Clearance slot; 2. Upper hoisting and mounting unit; 21. Antenna; 22. Control box; 23. Connecting plate; 24. Locking device; 3. Lower hoisting and mounting unit; 31. Spring; 32. Hoisting basket; 33. Hoisting basket frame; 34. Hinge pin; 35. Main shaft; 36. Nut; 4. De-icing unit; 41. Upper clamping plate; 42. Coil spring; 43. Lower clamping plate; 44. Guide cylinder; 45. Buffer pad; 46. Guide rod; 47. Blocking plate; 48. Pull rope. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "equipped with", "sleeved with", "connected", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Please see Figure 1-8 This utility model provides a technical solution: a UAV mounting system for a vibration de-icing device, comprising: a takeoff platform unit 1, which is the supporting foundation for the entire system assembly and takeoff, and a notch 11 specifically designed for placing the de-icing unit 4 through the notch 11 on the surface of the takeoff platform unit 1, providing a precise placement position for the de-icing unit 4 and ensuring that the de-icing unit 4 can be stably placed during system assembly; and a clearance groove 12, which serves to place the de-icing unit 4 in a clearance manner, avoiding unnecessary contact and interference between the de-icing unit 4 and the takeoff platform unit 1, ensuring the rationality of the structure of each unit in the assembled state, and also providing convenience for subsequent takeoff operations.

[0032] The upper hoisting unit 2 is a key component connecting the UAV to the lower unit. It is responsible for hoisting the lower hoisting unit 3 and the de-icing unit 4 to the overhead cable location. The connecting plate 23, which is installed on the bottom of the UAV, can firmly connect the entire upper hoisting unit 2 to the UAV, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection. The locking device 24 at the bottom of the connecting plate 23 is used for combined installation with the lower hoisting unit 3, realizing quick connection and fixation of the two. The antenna 21 on the surface of the control box 22 can sensitively receive external control signals, ensuring that control commands can be accurately and timely transmitted to the control box 22, thus guaranteeing the remote control performance of the system.

[0033] The lower hoisting unit 3 is mainly responsible for clamping the de-icing unit 4 and the overhead cable. It is also an important bridge connecting the upper hoisting unit 2 and the de-icing unit 4. The basket 32, which connects the upper hoisting unit 2, provides structural support for the entire lower unit. The main shaft 35, which is inserted into the locking device 24 at the top, is vertically connected to the basket 32. The nut 36, which is locked in place by the locking device 24 at the top of the main shaft 35, can firmly fix the lower hoisting unit 3 to the upper hoisting unit 2. The spring 31 between the basket 32 ​​and the main shaft 35 can effectively prevent the nut 36 from loosening and ensure the long-term stability of the connection. The basket frame 33, which is hinged inside the basket 32, is used to suspend the de-icing unit 4. The hinge pin 34 between the two enables the flexible assembly and relative rotation of the basket frame 33 and the basket 32, allowing the de-icing unit 4 to adjust its angle according to actual operation requirements and better adapt to the position of the overhead cable.

[0034] The de-icing unit 4 includes a basket frame 33 with a baffle plate 47 at the bottom for snap-fit ​​connection. The baffle plate 47 is assembled to the bottom of the basket frame 33 by snap-fit ​​connection so that the baffle plate 47 can be separated from the surface of the basket frame 33 later. The side of the baffle plate 47 is provided with an upper clamping plate 41 for clamping the cable. The top end of the upper clamping plate 41 is rotatably connected to a lower clamping plate 43. The upper clamping plate 41 is one of the key components that directly contacts the cable and realizes the clamping function. The top end of the upper clamping plate 41 is connected to the lower clamping plate 43 through a rotatable connection structure. The upper clamping plate 41 and the lower clamping plate 43 are connected (the upper clamping plate 41 and the lower clamping plate 43 tend to rotate around the hinge). This connection method allows the lower clamping plate 43 to rotate flexibly, thus ensuring reliable clamping of cables of different specifications. A coil spring 42 is provided on the surface of the upper clamping plate 41, and a guide cylinder 44 is provided on one side of the surface of the lower clamping plate 43. The guide cylinder 44 is hollow and contains deflagration filler. The impact force generated during deflagration can be converted into vibration energy and transmitted to the cable, achieving vibration de-icing. An end cap is provided on the lower side of the guide cylinder 44, which serves to seal and protect the deflagration packing. A pull rope 48 for fixing is provided between the coil spring 42 and the guide cylinder 44. The coil spring 42 has good elastic restoring performance. One end is fixed to the upper clamping plate 41, and the other end is connected to the guide cylinder 44, which is located on one side of the surface of the lower clamping plate 43, through the pull rope 48. The pull rope 48 plays a role in force transmission and fixing between the coil spring 42 and the guide cylinder 44, so that the elastic force of the coil spring 42 can effectively act on the lower clamping plate 43, assisting in clamping. During the clamping action, a buffer pad 45 is provided on one side of the surface of the upper clamping plate 41 to contact the cable. The buffer pad 45 on the surface of the upper clamping plate 41 can reduce the wear and damage to the cable during the clamping process and play a role in protecting the cable. In addition, guide rods 46 are provided at equal intervals on the surface of the upper clamping plate 41 for limiting. The guide rods 46 provided at equal intervals on the surface of the upper clamping plate 41 are used to limit and guide when clamping the cable, ensuring that the upper clamping plate 41 and the lower clamping plate 43 can accurately and stably clamp the cable, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of the de-icing operation.

[0035] Specifically, during use, before de-icing operations are carried out, the de-icing unit 4 is placed on the take-off platform unit 1 through the notch 11. Part of the structure of the de-icing unit 4 can be placed in the clearance slot 12. The cooperation between the clearance slot 12 and the notch 11 allows the de-icing unit 4 and other components to be placed. The take-off platform unit 1 provides stable support for the combination of the upper hoisting unit 2, the lower hoisting unit 3 and the de-icing unit 4.

[0036] The upper unit 2 of the hoisting and mounting is installed on the bottom of the UAV via the connecting plate 23. The control box 22 is snapped into the bottom of the connecting plate 23. The basket 32 ​​of the lower unit 3 of the hoisting and mounting is inserted into the locking device 24 at the bottom of the connecting plate 23 of the upper unit 2 of the hoisting and mounting via the top main shaft 35, and is locked with the nut 36. The spring 31 can prevent the nut 36 from loosening during flight. The basket frame 33 is hinged to the inside of the basket 32 ​​via the hinge pin 34, and the basket frame 33 is used to suspend the de-icing unit 4.

[0037] The operator controls the drone to take off. The drone carries the upper unit 2, the lower unit 3, and the de-icing unit 4 into the air. When it approaches the target overhead cable, the drone hovers in a suitable position, ready to install and connect the de-icing unit 4 to the overhead cable.

[0038] After the hoisting basket 33 carrying the lower unit 3 reaches the position of the overhead cable, it can be rotated and adjusted at a certain angle relative to the basket 32 ​​to better align the de-icing unit 4 with the overhead cable. The lower clamping plate 43 of the de-icing unit 4 is connected to the surface of the basket 33 via a snap-fit ​​connecting baffle plate 47, while the upper clamping plate 41 is rotatably connected to the top end of the lower clamping plate 43. The coil spring 42 on the surface of the upper clamping plate 41 is in a pre-tightened state. When it is necessary to clamp the overhead cable, the upper clamping plate 41 closes around the hinge at the rotatable connection with the lower clamping plate 43, thereby fixing the cable between the upper clamping plate 41 and the lower clamping plate 43. The elasticity of the coil spring 42, through the pull rope 48, brings the upper clamping plate 41 and the lower clamping plate 43 closer together, thereby clamping the cable. At this time, the buffer pad 45 on the surface of the upper clamping plate 41 contacts the cable, protecting the cable surface from being pinched. The guide rods 46, which are evenly spaced, limit the cable and ensure accurate clamping. The guide cylinder 44 on one side of the lower clamping plate 43 is hollow and filled with deflagration filler. It has an end cap on the lower side. When de-icing is required, the ground operator sends a command to trigger the detonation device of the deflagration filler in the guide cylinder 44. The deflagration filler explodes and generates a strong impact force. This impact force is transmitted to the entire de-icing unit 4 through the guide cylinder 44, causing the de-icing unit 4 to vibrate violently. The vibration is transmitted to the cable through the upper clamping plate 41 and the lower clamping plate 43, which are in close contact with the cable. This causes the ice layer on the cable to fall off due to the strong vibration. During the vibration, the pull rope 48 balances and stabilizes the force between the coil spring 42 and the guide cylinder 44, ensuring the structural stability of the de-icing unit 4 and enabling continuous and effective de-icing.

[0039] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0040] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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 on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.

[0042] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0043] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0044] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0045] The technical principles of this utility model have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this utility model without any inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0046] 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 drone mounting system for a vibration de-icing device, characterized in that, include: The launch platform unit (1), the upper hoisting and mounting unit (2), the lower hoisting and mounting unit (3), and the de-icing unit (4); The hoisting and mounting unit (2) is used to hoist the hoisting and mounting unit (3) and the de-icing unit (4) to the overhead cable. The hoisting and mounting unit (3) performs a clamping action on the de-icing unit (4) and the overhead cable. The take-off platform unit (1) is used to support the assembled hoisting and mounting upper unit (2), hoisting and mounting lower unit (3) and de-icing unit (4); The takeoff platform unit (1) is provided with a notch (11) for placing the de-icing unit (4), and the takeoff platform unit (1) is also provided with a clearance slot (12) for placing the de-icing unit (4) in a clearance manner.

2. The UAV mounting system for a vibration de-icing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hoisting and mounting unit (2) includes a connecting plate (23) for mounting the bottom of the UAV, with a control box (22) snapped into its bottom. The bottom of the connecting plate (23) is provided with a locking device (24) for assembling and mounting the hoisting and mounting unit (3).

3. The UAV mounting system for a vibration de-icing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower unit (3) of the hoisting load includes a basket (32) for connecting the upper unit (2) of the hoisting load. The top of the basket is provided with a main shaft (35) for inserting into the locking device (24), and the main shaft (35) is vertically connected to the basket (32). The top of the main shaft (35) is provided with a nut (36) for locking with the locking device (24). A spring (31) is provided between the basket (32) and the main shaft (35) to prevent the nut (36) from loosening.

4. The UAV mounting system for a vibration de-icing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner side of the basket (32) is hinged with a basket frame (33) for suspending the de-icing unit (4), and a hinge pin (34) for assembling the basket (32) and the basket frame (33) is provided.

5. The UAV mounting system for a vibration de-icing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The surface of the control box (22) is provided with an antenna (21) for receiving signals.

6. The UAV mounting system for a vibration de-icing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The de-icing unit (4) includes a basket frame (33) with a baffle plate (47) at the bottom for snap-fit ​​connection, and an upper clamping plate (41) for clamping the cable on the side of the baffle plate (47). The top end of the upper clamping plate (41) is rotatably connected to the lower clamping plate (43). A coil spring (42) is provided on the surface of the upper clamping plate (41), and a guide cylinder (44) is provided on one side of the surface of the lower clamping plate (43). The guide cylinder (44) is hollow inside and contains explosive filler. An end cap is provided on the lower side of the guide cylinder (44). A pull rope (48) for fixing is provided between the coil spring (42) and the guide cylinder (44). A buffer pad (45) that contacts the cable is provided on one side of the surface of the upper clamping plate (41), and guide rods (46) for limiting are provided at equal intervals on the surface of the upper clamping plate (41).

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