A magnetic type carrying platform of a fan blade inspection unmanned aerial vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to unmanned aerial vehicle auxiliary equipment technical field discloses a kind of magnetic type carrying platform of fan blade inspection unmanned aerial vehicle, including support table, magnetic attraction mechanism, clamping mechanism, adjusting mechanism and locking mechanism;Clamping mechanism is set on support table, and two sides rack are driven by motor drive gear synchronous belt, to link clamping unmanned aerial vehicle;Adjusting mechanism realizes platform height adjustment by the fixed support column and the slide column that can slide along it and lock;Locking mechanism is set on slide column and can horizontally slide, and it is multiple locking with transport carrier by clamping plate, knob and bolt.The utility model effectively solves the problem that unmanned aerial vehicle is not reliable in prior art, vulnerable and poor in installation versatility when transporting in complex road conditions, with double fixing, safe and reliable, installation adjustment flexible and convenient, strong applicability, can greatly improve the effect of equipment transportation safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drone auxiliary equipment technology, and in particular to a magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the wind power industry, regular inspection and maintenance of wind turbine blades have become crucial to ensure their safe and stable operation and power generation efficiency. In recent years, aerial inspection using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has become the mainstream technology to replace traditional manual climbing or telescope observation due to its significant advantages such as high efficiency, safety, and low cost.

[0003] However, in the actual application of drone inspections, a crucial yet often overlooked aspect is the ground transportation of the drones. Wind farms are typically built in mountainous areas, coastal regions, or remote open areas, where road conditions are often very complex, and transport vehicles frequently travel on unpaved, bumpy roads. As devices integrating sophisticated sensors, cameras, gimbals, and complex electronic systems, drones are highly sensitive to vibration and shock. During transportation, severe jolting can easily damage the drone's gimbal structure, arms, landing gear, and even internal flight control components, thus affecting the normal progress of inspection missions and even causing costly equipment losses.

[0004] Currently, there are significant shortcomings in the methods used by on-site personnel to transport drones. One common method is to disassemble the drone and place it in its original protective case for transport. While this method provides good protection, it requires reassembly of the drone each time it arrives at the work site, and disassembly and repackaging are necessary after each mission. This cumbersome process significantly reduces the overall work efficiency of multi-site, multi-flight inspections. Another method is to place the assembled drone directly in the trunk of the transport vehicle, simply securing it with ropes or leaving it to its own devices. This method is highly susceptible to damage from vehicle bumps, acceleration, deceleration, and turns, which can cause the drone to slide or collide. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone. It aims to improve the problems of poor versatility of the mounting platform used to transport wind turbine blade inspection drones, the inability to be easily installed on transport vehicles with different structures, and the simple and unreliable method of fixing the drone, which can easily lead to damage to the drone under bumpy road conditions.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone, comprising: a support platform; and a magnetic suction mechanism, a clamping mechanism, an adjustment mechanism, and a locking mechanism.

[0007] The magnetic attraction mechanism and the clamping mechanism are disposed on the support platform. The clamping mechanism is constructed such that a gear driven by a motor meshes with a first rack and a second rack, and the first rack and the second rack are connected to a first clamping plate through a connecting column.

[0008] Furthermore, the adjustment mechanism and the locking mechanism are used to connect the support platform to an external vehicle. The connection relationship is as follows: the adjustment mechanism includes a support column fixed to the support platform and a sliding column that slides with the support column, while the locking mechanism is disposed on the sliding column.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping mechanism further includes a fixing plate, and the motor is mounted on the fixing plate.

[0010] Preferably, the outer wall of the support column is provided with a sliding groove extending along its length, and the sliding column is slidably connected to the support column through the sliding groove.

[0011] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism further includes a first stud connected to the slide column and a first knob threadedly connected to the first stud, wherein the first knob is used to tighten and abut against the support column to lock the slide column.

[0012] Preferably, the outer wall of the sliding column is provided with a slide rail, and the locking mechanism is slidably connected to the sliding column through the slide rail.

[0013] Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a second stud and a second knob threadedly connected to the second stud, the second knob being used to lock the locking mechanism onto the slide post after tightening.

[0014] Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a second clamping plate for holding the carrier, the second clamping plate being provided with a pin opening.

[0015] Preferably, the locking mechanism further includes a pin post that engages with the pin port and pin caps threaded to both ends of the pin post.

[0016] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. In this utility model, an adjustment mechanism and a locking mechanism are provided, which can realize flexible adjustment of the overall height and installation position of the platform, so that it can be conveniently and firmly installed on different types and structures of transport vehicles, which has strong versatility and applicability and broadens the application scenarios.

[0017] 2. This utility model adopts a dual fixing method combining a magnetic suction mechanism and a motor-driven clamping mechanism. The magnetic suction mechanism can quickly and initially position the drone, which facilitates operation; while the clamping mechanism composed of a motor, gears and racks can provide a strong and stable mechanical clamping force, ensuring that the drone is firmly locked during transportation, effectively preventing shaking or falling off caused by road bumps, greatly improving the reliability and safety of transportation, and protecting the precision components of the drone. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone proposed in this utility model. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first clamping plate of the magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone proposed in this utility model. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first rack portion of the magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone proposed in this utility model. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism of the magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone proposed in this utility model. Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0019] Legend: 1. Support platform; 2. Magnetic suction mechanism; 3. Clamping mechanism; 301. First clamping plate; 302. Connecting column; 303. First rack; 304. Second rack; 305. Gear; 306. Motor; 307. Fixing plate; 4. Adjustment mechanism; 401. Support column; 402. Sliding column; 403. First stud; 404. First knob; 405. Slide rail; 406. Slide groove; 5. Locking mechanism; 501. Second clamping plate; 502. Pin port; 503. Pin cap; 504. Second stud; 505. Second knob; 506. Pin column. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5This utility model provides a magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone, which aims to solve the problem that drones are easily damaged during transportation in complex road conditions.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, the magnetic mounting platform of the wind turbine blade inspection drone includes a support platform 1.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 The structure of the clamping mechanism 3 is described below: The clamping mechanism 3 includes two symmetrically arranged first clamping plates 301. The first clamping plates 301 are fixedly connected to the first rack 303 and the second rack 304 respectively via connecting posts 302. The first rack 303 and the second rack 304 mesh on both sides of the same gear 305. The gear 305 is driven to rotate by a motor 306, which is fixedly mounted on a fixed plate 307. The fixed plate 307 is fixedly connected to the support platform 1. When it is necessary to clamp the drone, the motor 306 starts and drives the gear 305 to rotate. The gear 305 simultaneously drives the first rack 303 and the second rack 304 to move in a straight line towards each other, thereby causing the two first clamping plates 301 to move closer together, thus clamping and fixing the drone. The magnetic attraction mechanism 2 is set on the surface of the support platform 1 and is used for preliminary magnetic adsorption and positioning of the drone before the clamping mechanism 3 starts working.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The structure and connection relationship of the adjusting mechanism 4 and the locking mechanism 5 are described below: The adjusting mechanism 4 includes a support column 401 serving as the main column, with its lower end fixedly connected to the support platform 1. A groove 406 is formed on the outer wall of the support column 401 along its length. The adjusting mechanism 4 also includes a sliding column 402, which is sleeved on the outside of the support column 401 and slides in cooperation with the groove 406 through a guide structure on its inner wall, thereby adjusting the axial position of the support column 401. A first stud 403 is connected to the sliding column 402, and a first knob 404 is threaded onto the first stud 403. When the sliding column 402 is adjusted to a suitable height, the first knob 404 is tightened. The first knob 404 is pressed against the surface of the support column 401 by the thread force of the first stud 403, thereby firmly locking the sliding column 402 in the current position.

[0025] A slide rail 405 is machined on the outer wall of the slide column 402. The locking mechanism 5 is installed on the slide column 402 and is slidably connected to the slide rail 405 through its internal sliding mechanism to achieve fine adjustment of the horizontal position. The locking mechanism 5 is provided with a second stud 504, and a second knob 505 is threadedly connected to the second stud 504. When the locking mechanism 5 moves to the predetermined position along the slide rail 405, the second knob 505 is tightened to securely lock the locking mechanism 5 onto the slide column 402. The locking mechanism 5 also includes a second clamping plate 501 for clamping the external carrier. The second clamping plate 501 has a pin hole 502. To achieve the most reliable fixation, the locking mechanism 5 also includes a pin post 506, which can pass through the pin hole 502. Its two ends are then screwed to the pin cap 503 through threads, thereby rigidly locking the entire mounting platform and the carrier.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fixing plate 307 in the clamping mechanism 3 provides a stable mounting base for the motor 306, ensuring that the motor 306 drives the gear 305 smoothly and reliably.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the slide groove 406 in the adjustment mechanism 4 provides precise guidance for the up and down sliding of the slide column 402, preventing unnecessary rotation of the slide column 402 during the adjustment process and ensuring the smoothness of height adjustment.

[0028] As another preferred embodiment of this utility model, the threaded engagement structure of the first knob 404 and the first stud 403 utilizes the self-locking and force-increasing effect of the screw drive, so that the operator can generate sufficient pressure to firmly lock the slide 402 onto the support column 401 with a small amount of force when turning the first knob 404. The locking operation is convenient and reliable.

[0029] As another preferred embodiment of this utility model, the slide rail 405 on the slide column 402 provides guidance for the horizontal movement of the locking mechanism 5, so that the locking mechanism 5 can accurately align and clamp the vehicle fixing points of different widths or positions, thereby enhancing the installation versatility of the platform.

[0030] As another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the threaded engagement between the second knob 505 and the second stud 504 provides the function of locking the locking mechanism 5 onto the slide 402, ensuring that the horizontal position of the platform will not move unexpectedly before the platform is finally fixed.

[0031] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second clamping plate 501 in the locking mechanism 5 is designed to clamp the vehicle railing, and the pin opening 502 on it provides a channel for subsequent reinforcement using the pin post 506.

[0032] As the final reinforcement solution of this utility model, after the pin 506 passes through the pin opening 502, it is locked by the pin caps 503 at both ends, forming a physical rigid connection. This connection method has higher reliability than simple friction locking and can completely prevent the platform from falling off the vehicle under extremely bumpy road conditions.

[0033] Working Principle: When using the magnetic mounting platform of this wind turbine blade inspection drone, the platform must first be installed onto the transport vehicle. The operator, based on the height of the vehicle's fixing point, loosens the first knob 404, allowing the sliding column 402 to slide up and down along the slide groove 406 on the support column 401 to the appropriate position. Then, the first knob 404 is tightened to lock the height. Next, the second knob 505 is loosened, allowing the entire locking mechanism 5 to slide horizontally along the slide rail 405 on the sliding column 402. The second clamping plate 501 is aligned with and clamps the vehicle's railing or bracket. The second knob 505 is then tightened to fix the horizontal position of the locking mechanism 5. Finally, the pin 506 is passed through the pin opening 502 on the second clamping plate 501 and the corresponding position on the vehicle, and the pin caps 503 are tightened at both ends of the pin 506, completing the secure installation of the platform and the vehicle.

[0034] When transporting a drone, it is landed on support platform 1, and the metal parts on the bottom of the drone are initially attracted and positioned by magnetic attraction mechanism 2. Next, motor 306 in clamping mechanism 3 is activated, driving gear 305 to rotate. Gear 305 then drives the first rack 303 and second rack 304, which mesh with it, to move towards each other. Connecting post 302 and first clamping plate 301, fixedly connected to the racks, then converge towards the center, tightly clamping the drone's landing gear or fuselage from both sides, completing the final mechanical locking. This dual fixing method of initial magnetic positioning and final mechanical locking, along with the flexible and reliable connection structure between the platform and the carrier, effectively ensures the stability of the drone during transport, avoiding damage caused by road bumps.

[0035] 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 magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone, comprising a support platform (1), characterized in that, Also includes: Magnetic suction mechanism (2) is provided on the support platform (1); The clamping mechanism (3) is provided on the support platform (1). The clamping mechanism (3) includes a gear (305) driven by a motor (306). The gear (305) meshes with a first rack (303) and a second rack (304). The first rack (303) and the second rack (304) are connected to the first clamping plate (301) through a connecting column (302). Adjustment mechanism (4), comprising a support column (401) fixed to the support platform (1) and a sliding column (402) slidably engaged with the support column (401); and A locking mechanism (5) is provided on the slide column (402).

2. The magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (3) also includes a fixing plate (307), on which the motor (306) is mounted.

3. The magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the support column (401) is provided with a groove (406) extending along its length, and the slide column (402) is slidably connected to the support column (401) through the groove (406).

4. The magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism (4) further includes a first stud (403) connected to the slide column (402) and a first knob (404) threadedly connected to the first stud (403). The first knob (404) is used to tighten and abut against the support column (401) to lock the slide column (402).

5. The magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the sliding column (402) is provided with a slide rail (405), and the locking mechanism (5) is slidably connected to the sliding column (402) through the slide rail (405).

6. The magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (5) includes a second stud (504) and a second knob (505) threadedly connected to the second stud (504). The second knob (505) is used to lock the locking mechanism (5) onto the slide (402) after tightening.

7. The magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (5) includes a second clamping plate (501) for clamping the carrier, and the second clamping plate (501) is provided with a pin hole (502).

8. The magnetic mounting platform for a wind turbine blade inspection drone according to claim 7, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (5) further includes a pin post (506) that is inserted into the pin port (502) and a pin cap (503) that is threaded to both ends of the pin post (506).

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