Forest electric line equipment detection support for unmanned aerial vehicle

By designing a detachable drone-mountain power line equipment inspection bracket, the problem of frequent equipment replacement for drones was solved, thereby improving operational efficiency and equipment carrying capacity.

CN224589370UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04ZHONGSHAN LUCHENG ENG MANAGEMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGSHAN LUCHENG ENG MANAGEMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-11
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

The current drones used for inspecting power lines in mountainous areas require frequent equipment changes, resulting in low operational efficiency.

Method used

A drone-based forest power line equipment inspection bracket was designed, comprising a fixed column and a bracket body. The bracket body consists of four sets of mounting blocks, each of which can carry one inspection device. The device is connected to the fixed column via a detachable connection. The bracket body is equipped with mounting components such as bolts, hooks, and ropes to enable quick replacement and installation of the inspection device.

Benefits of technology

This increases the number of detection devices that can be carried by the drone in each mission, reduces the frequency of returning to replace equipment, improves the operational efficiency of the drone, and enhances the efficiency of use by quickly disassembling and assembling the support body.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to unmanned plane detection technical field discloses forest electric wire equipment detection support for unmanned plane, including fixed column, support body and installation component, fixed column and support body detachable connection, support body includes four groups of mounting blocks, four groups of mounting blocks are in square distribution, and the avoiding groove of avoiding unmanned plane support is arranged between mounting block, installation component sets up on mounting block, is used for cooperation mounting block installation detection equipment. Support body includes four mounting blocks, and one detection equipment can be carried on every mounting block, therefore can carry maximum four detection equipment every time task, reduce unmanned plane return and change other detection equipment's frequency, improve the operation efficiency of unmanned plane. Further, fixed column and support body detachable connection, so can quickly detach support body from fixed column, and further can realize quickly for support body change detection equipment, further improve the use efficiency of unmanned plane.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone testing technology, and in particular to a drone-mountain power line equipment testing bracket. Background Technology

[0002] The drone-mounted forest power line equipment inspection bracket is an auxiliary device specifically designed for use with drones to inspect power lines in mountainous environments. It can be equipped with various inspection instruments, such as high-definition cameras, infrared thermal imagers, and lidar, to conduct multi-angle and comprehensive inspections of power lines in the forest. It can promptly detect faults or potential hazards in the power lines, such as wear, breakage, discharge, and overheating.

[0003] The terrain in the mountains and forests is rugged, and power lines are mostly erected at high altitudes or in remote areas. Manual inspections on foot are time-consuming and labor-intensive, and sometimes the inspection points cannot be reached due to terrain limitations. However, the support frame paired with drones can fly at low altitudes, flexibly pass through gaps in trees, and reach the poles and power lines that are inaccessible to humans, achieving full coverage.

[0004] In existing technologies, drone-based mountain power line equipment inspection brackets typically require the replacement of inspection equipment depending on the terrain and the inspection target. Furthermore, after the inspection of a single device is completed, the drone needs to return to replace other inspection equipment. This disassembly and reassembly of equipment leads to a reduction in the efficiency of drone operations. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a drone-based forest power line equipment inspection bracket, which aims to solve the problem in the prior art where, after a drone has completed the inspection of a single device, it needs to return to replace other inspection devices, resulting in reduced drone operation efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A drone-based forest power line equipment inspection bracket includes a fixed column, a bracket body, and installation components; The fixing column is detachably connected to the bracket body; The bracket body includes four sets of mounting blocks, which are arranged in a square; the mounting blocks are provided with clearance grooves to avoid the drone bracket. The mounting component is disposed on the mounting block and is used to cooperate with the mounting block to install the testing equipment; the mounting component includes one or more combinations of bolts (12), hooks, and ropes.

[0007] Furthermore: a rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed column, a rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating rod, a slip ring is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating rod, a limit block is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the slip ring, the bracket body is slidably connected to the outer wall of the fixed column, a slot is provided on the inner wall of the bracket body, the outer wall of the rotating rod is engaged with the inner wall of the slot, a guide block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bracket body, a support column is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the guide block, a spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower guide block, a locking block is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the spring, the outer wall of the locking block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the upper guide block, a guide column is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the locking block, the outer wall of the guide column is slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide block, and the outer wall of the locking block is engaged with the inner wall of the fixed column.

[0008] Furthermore: the outer wall of the limiting block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixed column, the inner wall of the bracket body is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slip ring, a T-shaped block is provided at the top of the locking block, a limiting groove is opened on the inner wall of the bottom end of the fixed column, and the T-shaped block is locked into the inner wall of the limiting groove.

[0009] Furthermore, a fixing rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bracket body, and a rotating block is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the fixing rod.

[0010] Furthermore: an electric push rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating block, a connecting block is fixedly provided at the output end of the electric push rod, the outer wall of the connecting block is slidably connected to the inside of the rotating block, baffles are provided on the front and rear sides of the bottom end of the rotating block, a through hole is opened on the inner wall of the bottom end of the rotating block, and the outer wall of the connecting block is slidably connected to the inside of the through hole.

[0011] Furthermore: a support block is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the rotating block, a gripper is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support block, and a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the gripper.

[0012] Furthermore, a support rod is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod, and the outer wall of the support rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting block.

[0013] Furthermore, the inner wall of the gripper is provided with a second spring.

[0014] Furthermore, a positioning block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second spring, and the outer wall of the positioning block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the gripper.

[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: In this invention, the support body includes four mounting blocks, each capable of carrying one detection device. Therefore, a maximum of four detection devices can be carried on each mission, reducing the frequency of drone returns to replace other detection devices and improving the drone's operational efficiency. Furthermore, the fixing column is detachably connected to the support body, allowing for quick removal of the support body from the fixing column. This enables rapid replacement of detection devices on the support body, further enhancing the drone's operational efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the drone-mountain forest power line equipment testing bracket proposed in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the fixing column of the drone-mountain power line equipment testing bracket proposed in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the support body of the drone forest power line equipment detection bracket proposed in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the slip ring of the drone-mountain power line equipment testing bracket proposed in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the gripper of the drone-mountain power line equipment testing bracket proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Legend: 1. Fixed column; 2. Rotating rod one; 3. Rotating rod two; 4. Slip ring; 5. Limiting block; 6. Bracket body; 7. Guide block; 8. Support column; 9. Spring one; 10. Locking block; 11. Guide column; 12. Bolt; 13. UAV body; 14. Rotating block; 15. Electric push rod; 16. Connecting block; 17. Support block; 18. Gripper; 19. Connecting rod; 20. Support rod; 21. Spring two; 22. Positioning block; 23. Fixed rod; 24. Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0019] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4An embodiment of this utility model provides a mountain and forest power line equipment detection bracket for UAVs, including a fixed column (1), a bracket body (6), and an installation component; the fixed column (1) is detachably connected to the bracket body (6); the bracket body (6) includes four sets of mounting blocks, which are arranged in a square; the mounting blocks are provided with clearance grooves to avoid the UAV bracket; the installation component is disposed on the mounting blocks and is used to cooperate with the mounting blocks to install the detection equipment.

[0020] The aforementioned bracket body 6 is used to mount and install testing equipment. It is equipped with four sets of mounting blocks, each capable of carrying one testing device. Therefore, a maximum of four testing devices can be carried on each mission, reducing the frequency of the drone returning to replace other testing equipment and improving the drone's operational efficiency. (Refer to...) Figure 1 The mounting blocks are provided with clearance slots to avoid the drone brackets. Specifically, two symmetrical drone brackets are located on the lower side of the drone body 13. Each drone bracket includes a vertical support rod and a horizontal support rod. The vertical support rod passes through the clearance slots. This ensures that the bracket body 6 is large enough to easily mount multiple testing devices, while also preventing obstruction of the drone brackets and thus avoiding interference with the drone's takeoff and landing. In this embodiment, the four sets of mounting blocks are arranged in a square pattern, referring to... Figure 1 The clearance slots are symmetrically arranged on both sides, fitting perfectly with the two drone mounts and providing a balancing effect. Furthermore, the aforementioned mounting blocks are generally downward-facing grooves, allowing the testing equipment to be mounted within them, and the mounting blocks also serve to protect the testing equipment.

[0021] The aforementioned fixing post 1 has one end fixedly connected to the UAV body 13, and the other end detachably connected to the bracket body. This allows for quick removal of the bracket body from the fixing post, enabling rapid replacement of testing equipment on the bracket body and further improving the efficiency of UAV use. The fixing post 1 can be fixedly connected to the UAV body 13 via a fixing structure, such as bolt fixing or a detachable connection via snap-fit.

[0022] The aforementioned mounting components include bolts 12 and mounting blocks with matching screw holes, thereby enabling the fixing of the testing equipment. In other embodiments, the mounting components may also be hooks, ropes, or other components or combinations of multiple components fixed to the mounting block, which can be designed according to actual conditions and are not subject to further limitations here.

[0023] In this embodiment, a rotating rod 2 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixed column 1, a rotating rod 3 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating rod 2, a slip ring 4 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating rod 3, a limit block 5 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the slip ring 4, a bracket body 6 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the fixed column 1, a slot 24 is provided on the inner wall of the bracket body 6, the outer wall of the rotating rod 2 is engaged with the inner wall of the annular slot 24, a guide block 7 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bracket body 6, a support column 8 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the guide block 7, and a spring 9 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower guide block 7. A locking block 10 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of spring 9. The outer wall of the locking block 10 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the upper guide block 7. A guide post 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the locking block 10. The outer wall of the guide post 11 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide block 7. The outer wall of the locking block 10 is engaged with the inner wall of the fixed post 1. The outer wall of the limiting block 5 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixed post 1. The inner wall of the bracket body 6 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slip ring 4. A T-shaped block is provided at the top of the locking block 10. A limiting groove is opened on the inner wall of the bottom end of the fixed post 1. The T-shaped block is engaged with the inner wall of the limiting groove.

[0024] Specifically, when testing is required, multiple devices to be used can be pre-installed in the mounting block on the lower surface of the bracket body 6, and then the mounting block is connected by bolts 12 to fix the devices. By installing the bracket body 6 on the lower surface of the drone body 13, and the bracket on the lower side of the drone body 13 passing through the clearance groove, the bracket body 6 can be limited. The bracket body 6 pushes the slip ring 4 to slide on the outer wall of the fixed column 1, and the fixed column 1 is fixed on the lower surface of the drone body 13, which can prevent the slip ring 4 from shifting. The slip ring 4 drives the limiting block 5 to be installed on the inner wall of the fixed column 1, so that the slip ring 4 drives the rotating rod 3 to rotate, and the rotating rod 3 drives the rotating rod 2 to rotate on the outer wall of the fixed column 1, which can prevent the slip ring 4 from falling off. The positioning rod is installed on the inner wall of the limiting block 5 and passes through the fixed column 1, which can allow the rotating rod 2 to quickly fix the bracket body 6. The slip ring 4 pushes the rotating rod 3 and the rotating rod 2 to rotate, so that they are locked in the slot opened on the inner wall of the bracket body 6. The slot 24 is annular, which allows for quick installation. When the rotating rod 2 locks the bracket body 6, the bracket body 6 will drive the guide block 7 to slide synchronously. The support column 8 is connected to the guide block 7, which can achieve a stable support effect. The fixed column 1 pushes the locking block 10 to slide on the inner wall of the guide block 7. The T-shaped block fixed at the top of the locking block 10 will enter the limiting groove opened in the inner wall of the fixed column 1, so that the locking block 10 drives the guide column 11 to slide on the inner wall of the guide block 7. The sliding of the locking block 10 will compress the spring 9. When the locking block 10 slides to the inner wall of the fixed column 1, the spring 9 will push the guide column 11 to slide on the outer wall of the guide block 7, so that the locking block 10 drives the T-shaped block to rotate on the inner wall of the limiting groove, which can lock the fixed column 1 and achieve a self-locking effect. The fixed column 1 can quickly install and disassemble the bracket body 6, and various devices can be installed on the bracket body 6, which can improve the efficiency of drone operation and shorten the disassembly and assembly time of the bracket body 6.

[0025] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5A fixing rod 23 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bracket body 6. A rotating block 14 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the fixing rod 23. An electric push rod 15 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating block 14. A connecting block 16 is fixedly installed at the output end of the electric push rod 15. The outer wall of the connecting block 16 is slidably connected to the inside of the rotating block 14. Baffles are provided on the front and rear sides of the bottom end of the rotating block 14. A support block 17 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the two baffles. The two baffles and the support block 17 form a through hole for the connecting block 16 to slide. A gripper 18 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support block 17. A connecting rod 19 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the gripper 18. A support rod 20 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod 19. The outer wall of the support rod 20 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting block 16. A second spring 21 is provided on the inner wall of the gripper 18. A positioning block 22 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second spring 21. The outer wall of the positioning block 22 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the gripper 18.

[0026] Specifically, by rotating the rotating block 14 on the outer wall of the fixed rod 23, and fixing the fixed rod 23 on the inner wall of the bracket body 6, the rotating block 14 can be prevented from falling off. The rotating block 14 drives the electric push rod 15 to rotate synchronously, and then the electric push rod 15 pushes the connecting block 16 to slide in the through hole of the rotating block 14, so that the connecting block 16 can achieve the effect of limiting the position. The connecting block 16 pushes the support rod 20 to rotate, so that the support rod 20 drives the connecting rod 19 to rotate, and the connecting rod 19 drives the gripper 18 to rotate relative to the support block 17, so that the gripper 18 can achieve the effect of stable rotation. With the cooperation of the gripper 18, the drone can be landed on the power line. Furthermore, the gripper 18 includes at least two sets, which clamp on the same power line at the same time, so as to achieve the effect of stable clamping, thereby realizing the stable transportation of power lines of different diameters. That is, the drone forest power line equipment inspection bracket in this embodiment can not only carry multiple inspection devices at one time, but also transport the required power lines at the same time, further improving the efficiency of drone use. In this embodiment, each set of grippers includes a left gripper and a right gripper. The left gripper has a positioning block 22 in the middle, while the right gripper has positioning blocks 22 on both sides. This allows the grippers 18 to cross-grip when rotating synchronously, achieving a stable gripping effect. When the grippers 18 rotate, the spring 21 installed on the inner wall of the grippers 18 will drive the positioning blocks 22 to move synchronously, causing the positioning blocks 22 to compress the spring 21, which can achieve a buffering effect for wire installation.

[0027] Working principle: When the drone-mountain power line equipment inspection bracket is needed, the inspection equipment is placed on the lower surface of the bracket body 6 and then fixed with bolts 12. This allows the bracket to accommodate various inspection devices. The required wire is clamped inside the gripper 18. At this time, the electric push rod 15 fixed to the inner wall of the rotating block 14 is activated to push the connecting block 16 to slide inside the through hole. Simultaneously, the baffles installed on the front and rear sides of the bottom of the rotating block 14 can limit the connection block 16, thereby achieving a stable push-pull effect. The connecting block 16 pushes the support rod 20 to rotate, causing the support rod 20 to drive the connecting rod 19 to rotate, which in turn drives the clamp. The claw 18 rotates synchronously, and the gripper 18 rotates on the inner wall of the support block 17. The support block 17 is fixed on the inner wall of the rotating block 14, which allows the gripper 18 to quickly clamp the wire. The spring 21 installed on the inner wall of the gripper 18 pushes the positioning block 22 to slide, which allows the positioning block 22 to clamp wires of different diameters. The rotating block 14 rotates on the outer wall of the fixing rod 23, and the fixing rod 23 is installed on the inner wall of the bracket body 6. The bracket body 6 is then installed on the outer wall of the fixing column 1, so that the bracket body 6 pushes the slip ring 4 to slide on the outer wall of the fixing column 1. The slip ring 4 will drive the limit block 5 and the rotating rod 23 to slide synchronously, and the limit block 5 will slide to the fixed column 1. The inner wall of the fixed column 1 allows the slip ring 4 to achieve rapid positioning and installation. The rotating rod 2, driven by the rotating rod 3, rotates against the inner wall of the fixed column 1, causing the rotating rods 2 and 3 to engage the annular groove 24. The fixed column 1 is fixed to the inner wall of the drone body 13, preventing the bracket body 6 from falling off. During the process of the rotating rod 3 engaging the bracket body 6, the bracket body 6 drives the guide block 7 to slide, causing the guide block 7 to drive the locking block 10 to slide against the inner wall of the fixed column 1. The fixed column 1 then pushes the locking block 10 to slide, causing the locking block 10 to drive the guide column 11 to slide against the inner wall of the guide block 7, allowing the guide column 11 to achieve a guiding effect. Once in the appropriate position, spring 9 will push the locking block 10 to slide, thereby causing the guide post 11 to drive the locking block 10 to rotate. This allows the locking block 10 to quickly lock the fixed post 1. The guide block 7 connects to the support post 8, achieving a stable support effect. This testing bracket can not only quickly install and disassemble the bracket body 6, but also install various devices on the bracket body 6, thereby improving the efficiency of drone operations and shortening the disassembly and assembly time of the bracket body 6. It can also quickly clamp wires of different diameters and prevent the wires from shaking and affecting the operation of the drone body 13, thus achieving a stable wire delivery effect for the drone body 13.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A forest electric line equipment detection support for a drone, characterized by: Includes a fixed column (1), a bracket body (6), and mounting components; The fixed column (1) is detachably connected to the bracket body (6); The bracket body (6) includes four sets of mounting blocks, which are arranged in a square shape; the mounting blocks are provided with clearance grooves to avoid the drone bracket. The mounting component is disposed on the mounting block and is used to cooperate with the mounting block to install the testing equipment; the mounting component includes one or more combinations of bolts (12), hooks, and ropes.

2. The forest electric line equipment detection support for drones according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the fixed column (1) is rotatably connected to a rotating rod one (2), the inner wall of the rotating rod one (2) is rotatably connected to a rotating rod two (3), the inner wall of the rotating rod two (3) is rotatably connected to a slip ring (4), the upper surface of the slip ring (4) is fixedly connected to a limit block (5), the outer wall of the fixed column (1) is slidably connected to the bracket body (6), the inner wall of the bracket body (6) is provided with a slot (24), the outer wall of the rotating rod one (2) is engaged with the inner wall of the slot (24), and the inner wall of the bracket body (6) is fixedly connected to a guide. The guide block (7) has a support column (8) fixedly connected to its outer wall. The inner wall of the lower guide block (7) has a spring (9) fixedly connected to its inner wall. The upper surface of the spring (9) has a locking block (10) fixedly connected to its upper surface. The outer wall of the locking block (10) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the upper guide block (7). The inner wall of the locking block (10) has a guide column (11) fixedly connected to its inner wall. The outer wall of the guide column (11) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide block (7). The outer wall of the locking block (10) is locked to the inner wall of the fixed column (1).

3. The forest electric line equipment detection support for drones according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the limiting block (5) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixed column (1), the inner wall of the bracket body (6) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slip ring (4), the top of the card block (10) is provided with a T-shaped block, the bottom inner wall of the fixed column (1) is provided with a limiting groove, and the T-shaped block is engaged with the inner wall of the limiting groove.

4. The forest electric line equipment detection support for drones according to claim 3, characterized in that: A fixing rod (23) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support body (6), and a rotating block (14) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the fixing rod (23).

5. The forest electric line equipment detection support for drones according to claim 4, characterized in that: An electric push rod (15) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating block (14). A connecting block (16) is fixedly installed at the output end of the electric push rod (15). Baffles are provided on the front and rear sides of the bottom end of the rotating block (14). A support block (17) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the two baffles. The two baffles and the support block (17) form a through hole for the connecting block (16) to slide. A gripper (18) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support block (17). A connecting rod (19) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the gripper (18).

6. The forest electric line equipment detection support for drones according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall of the connecting rod (19) is rotatably connected to the support rod (20), and the outer wall of the support rod (20) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting block (16).

7. The forest electric line equipment detection support for drones according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner wall of the gripper (18) is provided with a spring (21).

8. The forest electric line equipment detection support for drones according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer wall of the second spring (21) is fixedly connected to a positioning block (22), and the outer wall of the positioning block (22) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the gripper (18).