Unmanned aerial vehicles

Abstract

Light bulbs installed at high places can be automatically operated without human intervention. Perform inspection, replacement, and cleaning. [Solution] The light bulb 2150, in which the base 2151 is screwed into the socket 2160, can be gripped. The device moves to a suitable position by flying through the air. With the light bulb 2150 in grasp, the base 2 The rotational direction for screwing 151 and socket 2160 together, and the rotational direction for unscrewing said screw. The light bulb 2150 is rotated alternately, and it is checked whether the light bulb 2150 lights up properly. This allows for the installation, removal, and cleaning of the 2150 light bulb. This enables efficient inspection, replacement (installation, removal), and cleaning of the 2150 light bulb without the need for scaffolding, ladders, or aerial work platforms.

Claims

1. The device flies through the air to a position where it can grasp a light bulb with its base screwed into a socket. A movable part, A light bulb gripping portion for gripping the light bulb, With the light bulb gripping part gripping the light bulb, the base and the socket are screwed together. A rotating part that rotates the light bulb in the direction of motion, A light bulb inspection device characterized by having the following features.

2. The rotating part stops rotating after the light bulb has been properly installed in the socket. The light bulb gripping part releases its grip on the light bulb after the rotation by the rotating part stops. The light bulb inspection device according to claim 1, characterized by the following:

3. The aforementioned moving part moves separately from the light bulb after the light bulb gripping part releases its grip on the light bulb. The light bulb point according to claim 2, characterized in that the device moves itself to a position where the light bulb can be grasped. Inspection device.

4. The device flies through the air to a position where it can grasp a light bulb with its base screwed into a socket. A movable part, A light bulb gripping portion for gripping the light bulb, With the light bulb gripping part gripping the light bulb, the base and the socket are screwed together. A rotating part that alternately rotates the light bulb in the direction of movement and in the rotational direction that releases the screw, A light bulb inspection device characterized by having the following features.

5. The aforementioned rotating part rotates itself while flying through the air, thereby rotating the light bulb. A light bulb inspection device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by the ability to perform the inspection.

6. The rotating part is characterized by rotating the light bulb independently of the rotation of the device itself. A light bulb inspection device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. The system includes a replacement necessity determination unit that determines whether or not the light bulb needs to be replaced, Based on the determination result by the replacement necessity determination unit, the rotating part determines that the light bulb does not need to be replaced. In that case, rotate the light bulb in the rotational direction that screws the base and the socket together. The light bulb is properly installed in the socket, which is one of the features of any one of 4 to 6. The light bulb inspection device described below.

8. The rotating part stops rotating after the light bulb has been properly installed in the socket. The light bulb gripping part releases its grip on the light bulb after the rotation by the rotating part stops. The light bulb inspection device according to claim 7, characterized by the following:

9. The unit includes a replacement necessity determination unit that determines whether the light bulb needs to be replaced, Based on the determination result by the replacement necessity determination unit, the rotating part determines if the light bulb needs to be replaced. In this case, rotate the light bulb in the rotational direction that releases the screw connection between the base and the socket. The light bulb is then removed from the socket, as is the case in any one of 4 to 6. The light bulb inspection device described below.

10. An imaging unit for capturing an image or video of the light bulb, An analysis unit that analyzes images or videos captured by the imaging unit, Equipped with, The replacement necessity determination unit, based on the analysis results of the analysis unit, determines if the light bulb is lit. any one of 7 to 9, characterized in that it is determined that the light bulb does not need to be replaced. The light bulb inspection device described above.

11. The light intensity detection unit is provided to detect the light intensity of the light bulb, The replacement necessity determination unit determines, based on the detection result of the light intensity detection unit, that the light intensity of the light bulb is predetermined. If the value exceeds a certain value, or if the value remains above a certain value for a predetermined period of time or longer, the light bulb The electric power supply according to any one of 7 to 10, characterized in that it is determined that replacement is unnecessary. Ball inspection device.

12. The system includes a temperature detection unit that detects the temperature of the light bulb, The replacement necessity determination unit determines, based on the detection result of the temperature detection unit, that the temperature of the light bulb is predetermined If the value exceeds a certain value, or if the value remains above a certain value for a predetermined period of time or longer, the light bulb The electric power supply according to any one of 7 to 11, characterized in that it is determined that replacement is unnecessary. Ball inspection device.

13. GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver unit, A storage unit that stores location information of the device's destination, Equipped with, The aforementioned mobile unit receives the positioning results from the GNSS receiving unit and the mobile data stored in the storage unit. Any of 1 to 12, characterized in that the device moves based on the previously determined position information. A light bulb inspection device as described in one of the images.

14. The location information of the destination includes angle information relating to the inclination of the socket at that destination. The light bulb inspection device according to claim 13, characterized by including the following:

15. The system includes a receiving unit that receives information about the destination, The storage unit is characterized by storing information about the destination received by the receiving unit. The light bulb inspection device according to claim 13 or 14.

16. An imaging unit that captures an image or video of at least one of the light bulb and the socket. and, An analysis unit that analyzes images or videos captured by the imaging unit, Equipped with, The aforementioned moving unit is characterized by moving its own device based on the analysis results of the analysis unit. A light bulb inspection device according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

17. The device determines whether or not the light bulb gripping portion has reached a position where it can grip the light bulb. Equipped with a judgment unit, The light bulb gripping part, based on the determination result by the arrival determination unit, determines when the device has reached the position. When this is reached, the light bulb is gripped, as described in any one of 1 to 16. A light bulb inspection device.

18. An imaging unit for capturing an image or video of the light bulb, An analysis unit that analyzes images or videos captured by the imaging unit, Equipped with, Based on the analysis results of the analysis unit, the reach determination unit determines whether its device can grasp the light bulb. The light bulb inspection device according to claim 17, characterized in that it determines that the position has been reached.

19. The arrival determination unit determines that the image or video of the light bulb captured by the imaging unit is self-installed If the position matches the image or video of the light bulb when it reaches a position where it can be grasped. The device determines that it has reached a position in which it can grasp the light bulb, characterized in that it The light bulb inspection device described in item 8.

20. The arrival determination unit determines when a predetermined part of the light bulb gripping portion comes into contact with the light bulb, and the device The inventions of 17 to 19 are characterized in that it is determined that the light bulb has reached a position in which it can be grasped. The light bulb inspection device described in any one of the following.

21. The light bulb gripping unit includes a light bulb gripping determination unit that determines whether or not the light bulb was gripped properly. 、 The rotating part rotates the light bulb based on the determination result by the light bulb gripping determination unit. A light bulb inspection device according to any one of the features described in 1 to 20.

22. An imaging unit for capturing an image or video of the light bulb, An analysis unit that analyzes images or videos captured by the imaging unit, Equipped with, The light bulb gripping determination unit determines the captured image or video based on the analysis results of the analysis unit. However, if the image or video shows the light bulb being held normally, the light bulb is considered to be normal. The light bulb inspection device according to claim 21, characterized in that it determines that the light bulb has been grasped.

23. The light bulb gripping determination unit determines if a predetermined part of the light bulb gripping unit comes into contact with the light bulb. The electric light bulb as described in 21 or 22, characterized in that it is determined that the light bulb has been properly grasped. Ball inspection device.

24. An imaging unit for capturing an image or video of the light bulb, A transmitting unit that transmits an image or video captured by the imaging unit, A light bulb inspection device according to any one of claims 1 to 23, characterized by comprising the above.

25. Unmanned aerial vehicles The device flies through the air to a position where it can grasp a light bulb with its base screwed into a socket. Move, Grasp the aforementioned light bulb, With the light bulb being held, rotate the bulb in the direction of screwing the base and the socket together. Rotate it A method for inspecting a light bulb, characterized by performing a process.

26. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle After properly installing the light bulb into the socket, stop the rotation, After the aforementioned rotation stops, the grip on the light bulb is released. The method for inspecting a light bulb according to claim 25, characterized by performing a process.

27. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle After the aforementioned light bulb is released, the device moves to a position where it can grasp another light bulb. to move The method for inspecting a light bulb according to claim 26, characterized by performing a process.

28. Unmanned aerial vehicles The device flies through the air to a position where it can grasp a light bulb with its base screwed into a socket. Move, Grasp the aforementioned light bulb, With the light bulb being held, the rotational direction for screwing the base and the socket together and the The light bulb is rotated alternately in the direction of rotation to release the screw. A method for inspecting a light bulb, characterized by performing a process.

29. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle The device rotates itself while flying through the air, thereby rotating the light bulb. A method for inspecting a light bulb according to any one of 25 to 28, characterized by performing a process. Law.

30. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle The light bulb is rotated independently of the rotation of the device itself. A method for inspecting a light bulb according to any one of 25 to 29, characterized by performing a process. Law.

31. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle Determine whether the aforementioned light bulb needs to be replaced. Based on the above determination result, if the light bulb does not need to be replaced, the base and the socket Rotate the light bulb in the direction of screwing it into the socket to properly install it. to make A method for inspecting a light bulb according to any one of paragraphs 28 to 30, characterized by performing a process. Law.

32. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle After properly installing the light bulb into the socket, stop the rotation, After the aforementioned rotation stops, the grip on the light bulb is released. The light bulb inspection method according to claim 31, characterized by performing a process.

33. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle Determine whether the aforementioned light bulb needs to be replaced, Based on the above determination result, if the light bulb needs to be replaced, the base and the socket Rotate the light bulb in the direction that releases the screw connection with the socket, and remove the light bulb from the socket. Remove A method for inspecting a light bulb according to any one of paragraphs 28 to 30, characterized by performing a process. Law.

34. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle Capture an image or video of the aforementioned light bulb, The captured images or videos are analyzed, Based on the above analysis results, if the light bulb is lit, it is determined that the light bulb does not need to be replaced. To judge, A method for inspecting a light bulb according to any one of 31 to 33, characterized by performing a process. Law.

35. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle The light intensity of the aforementioned light bulb is detected, Based on the above detection results, if the luminous intensity of the light bulb exceeds a predetermined value or if a predetermined time has elapsed If the value continuously exceeds a predetermined value, it is determined that the light bulb does not need to be replaced. A method for inspecting a light bulb according to any one of 31 to 34, characterized by performing a process. Law.

36. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle The temperature of the light bulb is detected, Based on the above detection results, if the temperature of the light bulb exceeds a predetermined value or after a predetermined time If the value continuously exceeds a predetermined value, it is determined that the light bulb does not need to be replaced. A method for inspecting a light bulb according to any one of 31 to 35, characterized by performing a process. Law.

37. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle The device stores location information of its destination, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Based on positioning results from the Global Positioning Satellite System and stored destination location information Then, move your device. A method for inspecting a light bulb according to any one of 25 to 36, characterized by performing a process. Law.

38. The location information of the destination includes angle information relating to the inclination of the socket at that destination. The method for inspecting a light bulb according to claim 37, characterized by including the following:

39. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle Upon receiving the information of the destination, It stores the information of the destination that was received. The method for inspecting a light bulb according to claim 37 or 38, characterized by performing a process.

40. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle Capture an image or video of at least one of the light bulb and the socket, The captured images or videos are analyzed, Based on the analysis results, move the device. A method for inspecting a light bulb according to any one of 25 to 39, characterized by performing a process. Law.

41. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle The device determines whether it has reached a position where it can grasp the light bulb. Based on the aforementioned determination result, when the device reaches the aforementioned position, it grasps the light bulb. A method for inspecting a light bulb according to any one of paragraphs 25 to 40, characterized by performing a process. Law.

42. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle Capture an image or video of the aforementioned light bulb, The captured images or videos are analyzed, Based on the analysis results, the device determines that it has reached a position where it can grasp the light bulb. The method for inspecting a light bulb according to claim 41, characterized by performing a process.

43. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle When the captured image or video of the light bulb reaches a position where the device can grasp the light bulb When the image or video of the light bulb matches the position in which the device can grasp the light bulb, It is determined that it has reached this point. The method for inspecting a light bulb according to claim 42, characterized by performing a process.

44. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle When a predetermined part of the light bulb gripping mechanism comes into contact with the light bulb, the device grips the light bulb. It is determined that the object has reached a position where it can be carried. A method for inspecting a light bulb according to any one of 41 to 43, characterized by performing a process. Law.

45. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle Determine whether the light bulb was properly grasped or not. Based on the above determination result, rotate the light bulb. A method for inspecting a light bulb according to any one of 25 to 44, characterized by performing a process. Law.

46. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle Capture an image or video of the aforementioned light bulb, The captured images or videos are analyzed, Based on the analysis results, the captured image or video shows that the light bulb can be properly grasped. When the image or video shows the result, it is determined that the light bulb was grasped correctly. The method for inspecting a light bulb according to claim 45, characterized by performing a process.

47. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle When a predetermined part of the light bulb gripping mechanism comes into contact with the light bulb, the light bulb is gripped normally. I'll judge that it's done. A method for inspecting a light bulb according to claim 45 or 46, characterized by performing a process.

48. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle Capture an image or video of the aforementioned light bulb, Transmit the captured image or video. A method for inspecting a light bulb according to any one of 25 to 47, characterized by performing a process. Law.

49. For unmanned aerial vehicles, The device flies through the air to a position where it can grasp a light bulb with its base screwed into a socket. Move, Grasp the aforementioned light bulb, With the light bulb being held, rotate the bulb in the direction of screwing the base and the socket together. Rotate it A light bulb inspection program characterized by executing a process.

50. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, After properly installing the light bulb into the socket, stop the rotation, After the aforementioned rotation stops, the grip on the light bulb is released. The light bulb inspection program according to claim 49, characterized in that it causes a process to be executed.

51. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, After the aforementioned light bulb is released, the device moves to a position where it can grasp another light bulb. to move The light bulb inspection program according to claim 50, characterized in that it causes a process to be executed.

52. For unmanned aerial vehicles, The device flies through the air to a position where it can grasp a light bulb with its base screwed into a socket. Move, Grasp the aforementioned light bulb, With the light bulb being held, the rotational direction for screwing the base and the socket together and the The light bulb is rotated alternately in the direction of rotation to release the screw. A light bulb inspection program characterized by executing a process.

53. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, The device rotates itself while flying through the air, thereby rotating the light bulb. Light bulb inspection according to any one of 49 to 52, characterized by causing the process to be executed. program.

54. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, The light bulb is rotated independently of the rotation of the device itself. Light bulb inspection according to any one of 49 to 53, characterized by causing the process to be executed. program.

55. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, Determine whether the aforementioned light bulb needs to be replaced. Based on the above determination result, if the light bulb does not need to be replaced, the base and the socket Rotate the light bulb in the direction of screwing it into the socket to properly install it. to make Light bulb inspection according to any one of 52 to 54, characterized by causing the process to be executed. program.

56. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, After properly installing the light bulb into the socket, stop the rotation, After the aforementioned rotation stops, the grip on the light bulb is released. The light bulb inspection program according to claim 55, characterized in that it causes a process to be executed.

57. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, Determine whether the aforementioned light bulb needs to be replaced, Based on the above determination result, if the light bulb needs to be replaced, the base and the socket Rotate the light bulb in the direction that releases the screw connection with the socket, and remove the light bulb from the socket. Remove Light bulb inspection according to any one of 52 to 54, characterized by causing the process to be executed. program.

58. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, Capture an image or video of the aforementioned light bulb, The captured images or videos are analyzed, Based on the above analysis results, if the light bulb is lit, it is determined that the light bulb does not need to be replaced. To judge, The light bulb inspection according to any one of 55 to 57, characterized by causing the process to be executed. program.

59. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, The light intensity of the aforementioned light bulb is detected, Based on the above detection results, if the luminous intensity of the light bulb exceeds a predetermined value or if a predetermined time has elapsed If the value continuously exceeds a predetermined value, it is determined that the light bulb does not need to be replaced. Light bulb inspection according to any one of 55 to 58, characterized by causing the process to be executed. program.

60. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, The temperature of the light bulb is detected, Based on the above detection results, if the temperature of the light bulb exceeds a predetermined value or after a predetermined time If the value continuously exceeds a predetermined value, it is determined that the light bulb does not need to be replaced. Light bulb inspection according to any one of 55 to 59, characterized by causing the process to be executed. program.

61. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, The device stores location information of its destination, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Based on positioning results from the Global Positioning Satellite System and stored destination location information Then, move your device. Light bulb inspection according to any one of 49 to 60, characterized by causing the process to be executed. program.

62. The location information of the destination includes angle information relating to the inclination of the socket at that destination. The light bulb inspection program according to claim 61, characterized by including the following:

63. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, Upon receiving the information of the destination, It stores the information of the destination that was received. The light bulb inspection program according to 61 or 62, characterized by causing the process to be executed. 。

64. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, Capture an image or video of at least one of the light bulb and the socket, The captured images or videos are analyzed, Based on the analysis results, move the device. Light bulb inspection according to any one of 49 to 63, characterized by causing the process to be executed. program.

65. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, The device determines whether it has reached a position where it can grasp the light bulb. Based on the aforementioned determination result, when the device reaches the aforementioned position, it grasps the light bulb. Light bulb inspection according to any one of 49 to 64, characterized by causing the process to be executed. program.

66. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, Capture an image or video of the aforementioned light bulb, The captured images or videos are analyzed, Based on the analysis results, the device determines that it has reached a position where it can grasp the light bulb. The light bulb inspection program according to 65, characterized by causing the process to be executed.

67. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, When the captured image or video of the light bulb reaches a position where the device can grasp the light bulb When the image or video of the light bulb matches the position in which the device can grasp the light bulb, It is determined that it has reached this point. The light bulb inspection program according to 66, characterized by causing a process to be executed.

68. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, When a predetermined part of the light bulb gripping mechanism comes into contact with the light bulb, the device grips the light bulb. It is determined that the object has reached a position where it can be carried. Light bulb inspection according to any one of 65 to 67, characterized by causing the process to be executed. program.

69. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, Determine whether the light bulb was properly grasped or not. Based on the above determination result, rotate the light bulb. Light bulb inspection according to any one of 49 to 68, characterized by causing the process to be executed. program.

70. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, Capture an image or video of the aforementioned light bulb, The captured images or videos are analyzed, Based on the analysis results, the captured image or video shows that the light bulb can be properly grasped. When the image or video shows the result, it is determined that the light bulb was grasped correctly. The light bulb inspection program according to claim 69, characterized in that it causes a process to be executed.

71. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, When a predetermined part of the light bulb gripping mechanism comes into contact with the light bulb, the light bulb is gripped normally. I'll judge that it's done. A light bulb inspection program according to 69 or 70, characterized by causing a process to be executed. 。

72. The aforementioned unmanned aerial vehicle, Capture an image or video of the aforementioned light bulb, Transmit the captured image or video. Light bulb inspection according to any one of 49 to 71, characterized by causing the process to be executed. program.

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