A drone-mounted independent power supply type tree barrier cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an unmanned plane hangs and mounts independent power supply type tree barrier cleaning device, including frame, the frame is connected with unmanned plane through connecting rod, the frame is equipped with power component and electric saw subassembly, electric saw subassembly and power component electric connection. Through the top installation of independent power component of frame can provide independent power supply for the device, get rid of the dependence on unmanned plane flight platform power, can satisfy the demand of high -strength tree barrier cleaning task. The center of frame is equipped with horizontal operation interface, and the end of frame is equipped with vertical operation interface, horizontal operation interface and vertical operation interface can all with connecting rod build into detachable connecting structure, and frame can carry out horizontal operation attitude or vertical operation attitude's switching, to adapt to the cutting demand of complex topography or different growth direction's tree, can flexibly respond to the diversified tree barrier cleaning scene.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipment technology, and in particular to a UAV-mounted, independently powered tree obstacle clearing device. Background Technology

[0002] In the power industry, tree obstructions pose a serious threat to the safe operation of power lines, and drones have become an important tool for tree obstruction clearing due to their flexibility and efficiency. However, existing drone-based tree obstruction clearing operations have significant defects in their mounting devices. Their power systems are heavily dependent on the drone's flight platform, resulting in power supply being limited by the drone's overall battery capacity during operations. This makes it difficult to meet the demands of high-intensity, long-term continuous operations, leading to obvious limitations in practical applications and necessitating improvements. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a drone-mounted, independently powered tree obstacle clearing device.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a drone-mounted, independently powered tree obstacle clearing device, including a frame, the frame being connected to the drone via a connecting rod, the frame being equipped with a power supply component and an electric saw component, and the electric saw component being electrically connected to the power supply component.

[0005] As a further improvement of this utility model: the frame is provided with a horizontal working interface and a vertical working interface, and both the horizontal working interface and the vertical working interface can be constructed into a detachable connection structure with the connecting rod.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model: the horizontal working interface is located in the middle of the frame, and the central axis of the connecting rod is perpendicular to the plane of the frame; the vertical working interface is located at the end of the frame, and the central axis of the connecting rod is parallel to the plane of the frame.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model: the two ends of the connecting rod are a drone docking end and a frame docking end, respectively. The drone docking end is detachably connected to the drone, and the frame docking end is detachably connected to the horizontal working interface and the vertical working interface. By detachably connecting the frame docking end of the connecting rod to the horizontal and vertical working interfaces respectively, stable connections under different working postures can be achieved.

[0008] As a further improvement of this invention, a positioning laser is also included. The positioning laser is used to automatically switch between horizontal and vertical cutting paths. The positioning laser can be mounted on a drone or on a frame.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model: the chainsaw assembly is equipped with an emergency power-off switch. The emergency power-off switch is used to independently control the working status of the chainsaw assembly.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: the bottom of the frame is connected to multiple sets of chainsaw assemblies, and the top of the frame is equipped with multiple sets of power supply assemblies that correspond one-to-one with the chainsaw assemblies.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model: the power supply assembly includes a power supply compartment and a storage battery. The power supply compartment is installed on the top of the frame, the storage battery is installed inside the power supply compartment, and the chainsaw assembly is electrically connected to the storage battery.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: the battery pack supplies power to the chainsaw assembly through a direct connection circuit.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model: the chainsaw assembly includes a chainsaw and a motor for driving the chainsaw to operate, the motor being electrically connected to a power supply assembly.

[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model: the bottom of the frame is connected to four sets of horizontally arranged electric saw components, and the top of the frame is provided with four sets of horizontally arranged power supply components that correspond one-to-one with the electric saw components.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model: the battery is a 20V / 50Ah lithium battery.

[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model: the connecting rod between the frame and the drone is a telescopic rod, and the connecting rod is made of carbon fiber material. Because the connecting rod is telescopic, its length is adjustable, allowing for adjustment of the length as needed. The use of carbon fiber material for the connecting rod provides advantages such as high strength and light weight.

[0017] As a further improvement of this utility model, the length of the connecting rod is more than three meters.

[0018] As a further improvement of this utility model, the connecting rod can be three meters long. The design of the three-meter carbon fiber telescopic rod allows the drone to be kept away from the work surface during operation, effectively avoiding damage to the drone from tree debris, flying objects, etc. during the cutting process, and improving the safety of drone operation.

[0019] As a further improvement of this utility model: the frame is a straight-line structure; the frame is made of aerospace aluminum alloy.

[0020] As a further improvement of this utility model, the outer shell of the battery compartment is made of aluminum alloy with an IP67 protection rating to meet the protection requirements for outdoor operations.

[0021] As a further improvement of this utility model: the power compartment supports hot-swappable battery replacement, and the power compartment is equipped with a power indicator light. By supporting hot-swappable battery replacement, each battery can be independently removed and replaced, facilitating replacement, shortening the power replenishment cycle, and greatly improving the efficiency of the electrical equipment. The power indicator light in the power compartment makes it easy to observe the remaining battery power to determine whether battery replacement is necessary.

[0022] As a further improvement of this utility model, the connecting rod is equipped with a built-in stress fiber optic cable. The built-in stress fiber optic cable is used to monitor deformation in real time, ensuring operational safety.

[0023] As a further improvement of this utility model, both the horizontal and vertical working interfaces are equipped with anti-sway damping. By incorporating anti-sway damping into both the horizontal and vertical working interfaces, mechanical damping can be used to prevent swaying between the connecting rod and the frame, thereby enhancing connection stability during operation and reducing vibration.

[0024] As a further improvement of this utility model: the drone is provided with a connecting rod interface, and the drone is connected to the connecting rod through the connecting rod interface. The connecting rod interface is provided with anti-sway damping. The anti-sway damping inside the connecting rod interface of the drone allows for mechanical damping to stop swaying between the connecting rod and the drone, further enhancing the connection stability during operation and reducing vibration.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0026] 1. This utility model features a power supply component mounted on the top of the frame, providing an independent power supply for the device. This independent power system enables the device to operate continuously for 20 minutes, eliminating reliance on the power supply of the drone flight platform, significantly improving operational continuity and efficiency, and meeting the needs of high-intensity tree clearing tasks.

[0027] 2. This utility model has a frame with a horizontal working interface and a vertical working interface. The connecting rod is detachably connected to the horizontal working interface and the vertical working interface respectively, which can switch between horizontal and vertical working postures to adapt to the cutting needs of trees in complex terrain or with different growth directions. It can flexibly deal with diverse tree obstacle clearing scenarios and improve the applicability of the drone tree obstacle clearing device. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another angle.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the connecting rod is connected to the vertical working interface.

[0031] Reference numerals: 1. Frame; 2. Connecting rod; 3. Drone; 4. Power supply assembly; 5. Chainsaw assembly; 6. Vertical working interface; 7. Horizontal working interface. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the technical problem to be solved, the technical solution, and the beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. The present utility model will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0033] Please see Figure 1-3 A tree obstacle clearing device for an independently powered electric drone 3 includes a frame 1, which is connected to the drone 3 via a connecting rod 2. A power supply assembly 4 is installed on the top of the frame 1, and a chainsaw assembly 5 is connected to the bottom of the frame 1.

[0034] The power supply unit 4, mounted on the top of frame 1, provides an independent power supply for the device. This independent power system enables the device to operate continuously for 20 minutes, eliminating reliance on the power supply of the UAV 3 flight platform. This significantly improves the continuity and efficiency of operations, meeting the needs of high-intensity tree clearing tasks.

[0035] In some implementations, to address the problem that existing drone-mounted devices for clearing power line obstacles have a limited operating posture, only capable of cutting in one direction, resulting in low efficiency when facing complex terrain or trees with different growth directions, and an inability to flexibly handle diverse obstacle clearing scenarios, this invention optimizes the connection method between the frame 1 and the connecting rod 2. Specifically, the top center of the frame 1 is provided with a horizontal operating interface 7, and the end of the frame 1 is provided with a vertical operating interface 6. Both the horizontal and vertical operating interfaces can be detachably connected to the connecting rod. When the connecting rod is connected to the horizontal operating interface, the central axis of the connecting rod is perpendicular to the plane of the frame; when the connecting rod is connected to the vertical operating interface, the central axis of the connecting rod is parallel to the plane of the frame.

[0036] When horizontal operation is required, connecting rod 2 connects to the horizontal operation interface 7 of frame 1, and frame 1 switches to a horizontal operation posture; when vertical operation is required, connecting rod 2 connects to the vertical operation interface 6, and frame 1 switches to a vertical operation posture.

[0037] The frame 1 is equipped with a horizontal working interface 7 and a vertical working interface 6. The connecting rod 2 is detachably connected to the horizontal working interface 7 and the vertical working interface 6 respectively, which can switch between horizontal and vertical working postures to adapt to the cutting needs of trees in complex terrain or with different growth directions. It can flexibly cope with diverse tree obstacle clearing scenarios and improve the applicability of the tree obstacle clearing device of UAV 3.

[0038] In some embodiments, the horizontal working interface 7 is installed at the top center of the frame 1, and the vertical working interface 6 is installed at the end of the frame 1.

[0039] In some embodiments, the two ends of the connecting rod 2 are respectively the docking end of the drone 3 and the docking end of the frame 1. The docking end of the drone 3 is detachably connected to the drone 3, the docking end of the frame 1 is detachably connected to the horizontal working interface 7, and the docking end of the frame 1 is detachably connected to the vertical working interface 6.

[0040] The frame 1 of the connecting rod 2 is detachably connected to the horizontal working interface 7 and the vertical working interface 6 respectively, which can achieve stable connection under different working postures.

[0041] In some embodiments, a positioning laser (not shown) and a control module are also included, the laser being electrically connected to the control module. The positioning laser can be mounted on the UAV 3 or on the frame 1.

[0042] By setting up a positioning laser, the UAV 3 can automatically switch between horizontal and vertical cutting paths according to its working posture, providing precise guidance for the cutting operation.

[0043] In some embodiments, the chainsaw assembly 5 is equipped with an emergency power-off switch, which is electrically connected to the control module. The emergency power-off switch is used to independently control the operating status of the chainsaw assembly 5, improving operational safety, and can quickly cut off part or all of the chainsaw's power supply in an emergency.

[0044] In some embodiments, the bottom of the frame 1 is connected to multiple sets of chainsaw assemblies 5, and the top of the frame 1 is equipped with multiple sets of power supply assemblies 4 corresponding one-to-one with the chainsaw assemblies 5.

[0045] In some embodiments, the power supply assembly 4 includes a power compartment and a battery. The power compartment is mounted on the top of the frame 1, and the battery is installed inside the power compartment. The chainsaw assembly 5 is electrically connected to the battery.

[0046] In some embodiments, the battery pack supplies power to the chainsaw assembly 5 via a direct-connect circuit.

[0047] In some embodiments, the chainsaw assembly 5 includes a chainsaw and a motor for driving the chainsaw, the motor being electrically connected to a power supply assembly.

[0048] In some embodiments, the motor is equipped with an overload protector. Equipping the motor with an overload protector prevents damage from overload.

[0049] In some embodiments, the bottom of the frame 1 is connected to four sets of horizontally arranged chainsaw assemblies 5, and the top of the frame 1 is provided with four sets of horizontally arranged power supply assemblies 4 corresponding one-to-one with the chainsaw assemblies 5.

[0050] In some embodiments, the connecting rod 2 between the frame 1 and the drone 3 is a telescopic rod, and the connecting rod 2 is made of carbon fiber material.

[0051] Connecting rod 2 is a telescopic rod with an adjustable length, which can be adjusted as needed. Connecting rod 2 is made of carbon fiber, offering advantages such as high strength and light weight.

[0052] In some embodiments, the length of the connecting rod 2 is more than three meters.

[0053] In some embodiments, the length of the connecting rod 2 can be three meters.

[0054] The three-meter carbon fiber telescopic pole design allows the drone 3 to be kept away from the work surface during operation, effectively avoiding damage to the drone 3 from tree debris, flying objects, etc. during the cutting process, and improving the safety of the drone 3 operation.

[0055] In some embodiments, the length of the connecting rod 2 may also be four meters.

[0056] In some embodiments, the frame 1 has a straight-line structure; the frame 1 is made of aerospace aluminum alloy.

[0057] In some embodiments, the battery compartment is made of an aluminum alloy shell with an IP67 protection rating to meet the protection requirements for outdoor operations.

[0058] In some embodiments, the power compartment supports hot-swappable battery replacement, and the power compartment is equipped with a power indicator light.

[0059] The power compartment supports hot-swappable battery replacement, allowing each battery to be independently installed and replaced, resulting in short recharge cycles and significantly improving the efficiency of the equipment. A power indicator light in the power compartment allows operators to monitor the battery level in real time, enabling timely battery replacement and ensuring continuous operation.

[0060] In some embodiments, the connecting rod 2 is equipped with a built-in stress fiber. The built-in stress fiber is used to monitor deformation in real time, ensuring operational safety.

[0061] In some embodiments, both the horizontal and vertical working interfaces are internally equipped with anti-sway dampers. By incorporating anti-sway dampers within both the horizontal and vertical working interfaces, mechanical damping can be used to prevent swaying between the connecting rod and the frame, thereby enhancing connection stability during operation and effectively reducing vibration.

[0062] In some embodiments, as a further improvement of this utility model: the drone is provided with a connecting rod interface, and the drone is connected to the connecting rod through the connecting rod interface. The connecting rod interface has an internal anti-sway damper. The internal anti-sway damper of the drone's connecting rod interface allows for mechanical damping to prevent swaying between the connecting rod and the drone, further enhancing connection stability during operation and reducing vibration.

[0063] In one specific embodiment, the battery is a 20V / 50Ah lithium battery. The chainsaw has a diameter of 10 inches, weighs 6.25kg, and has a total output power of 4000W. The frame 1 weighs 25kg, meeting the 350kg payload requirement of the drone. The frame 1 is mounted on a heavy-duty drone 3. When cutting tree trunks with a diameter of 5cm in horizontal mode, the connecting rod 2 is locked to the horizontal working interface 7 in the middle of the frame 1; when logging in vertical mode, the connecting rod 2 is rigidly connected to the vertical working interface 6 at the end of the frame 1. The battery pack can complete 12-15 logging operations within its flight time.

[0064] The main functions of this utility model are:

[0065] This invention features a power supply unit mounted on the top of the frame, providing an independent power source for the device. This independent power system allows the device to operate continuously for 20 minutes, eliminating reliance on the drone's flight platform power supply and significantly improving operational continuity and efficiency, meeting the needs of high-intensity tree clearing tasks. The frame includes horizontal and vertical operating interfaces, with connecting rods detachably connected to both interfaces, allowing for switching between horizontal and vertical operating postures to adapt to complex terrain or the cutting needs of trees with different growth directions. This flexibility addresses diverse tree clearing scenarios, enhancing the applicability of the drone-based tree clearing device.

[0066] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0067] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" 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, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0068] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly specified. Moreover, 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0069] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this utility model.

Claims

1. A drone-mounted, independently powered tree obstacle clearing device, characterized in that: The system includes a frame that is connected to the drone via connecting rods. The frame is equipped with a power supply assembly and a chainsaw assembly, which are electrically connected to the power supply assembly. The power supply assembly includes a power compartment and a battery. The power compartment is installed on the top of the frame, and the battery is installed inside the power compartment. The chainsaw assembly is electrically connected to the battery. The frame is provided with a horizontal working interface and a vertical working interface, and both the horizontal working interface and the vertical working interface can be configured into a detachable connection structure with the connecting rod. The connecting rod is a telescopic rod made of carbon fiber and has a built-in stress fiber optic cable; the frame is made of aerospace aluminum alloy.

2. The drone-mounted, independently powered tree obstacle clearing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chainsaw assembly includes a chainsaw and a motor for driving the chainsaw. The motor is electrically connected to a power supply assembly and is connected to an overload protector and an emergency power-off switch.

3. The tree obstacle clearing device mounted on a drone with independent power supply according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal working interface is located in the middle of the frame, and the central axis of the connecting rod is perpendicular to the plane of the frame; the vertical working interface is located at the end of the frame, and the central axis of the connecting rod is parallel to the plane of the frame.

4. A drone-mounted, independently powered tree obstacle clearing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the horizontal and vertical working interfaces are equipped with anti-sway damping; the UAV is equipped with a connecting rod interface, and the UAV is connected to the connecting rod through the connecting rod interface, which is also equipped with anti-sway damping.

5. A drone-mounted, independently powered tree obstacle clearing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the frame is connected to multiple sets of chainsaw assemblies, and the top of the frame is equipped with multiple sets of power supply assemblies that correspond one-to-one with the chainsaw assemblies.

6. A drone-mounted, independently powered tree obstacle clearing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the frame is connected to four sets of horizontally arranged chainsaw assemblies, and the top of the frame is provided with four sets of horizontally arranged power supply assemblies that correspond one-to-one with the chainsaw assemblies.

7. A drone-mounted, independently powered tree obstacle clearing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the connecting rod is more than three meters.

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