Apparatus and method for eliminating vespiary in electric pole

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device and method for removing a hornet nest on a utility pole, and more specifically, to a device for removing a hornet nest on a utility pole located at a high position, comprising: a variable stick member (100) formed to be extendable in length; a spraying means (200) fixed to the tip of the variable stick member (100) and spraying an insecticide; an insecticide supply unit (500) having one end connected to the spraying means (200) and the other end connected to an insecticide supply tank (400); and a spray trigger member (300) having one end connected to a spray trigger of the spraying means (200) and the other end mounted on one side of the variable stick member (100).

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a device and method for removing a hornet nest in a utility pole. Background Technology

[0002] High-voltage power generated at power plants is transmitted as high-voltage power to each substation through transmission lines such as transmission towers, and then the power transmitted from the substations is transformed and supplied to each region via power cables so that it can be used by each consumer.

[0003] In addition, power supply to general consumers is provided through utility poles, and various facilities with a high risk of electric shock, such as high-voltage lines, can be installed on the poles.

[0004] As such, if a hornet's nest is built on a utility pole that is difficult to access due to the risk of electric shock, various risk factors may exist in removing it.

[0005] Figure 1 is a photograph illustrating the state of a hornet's nest built in Jeonju.

[0006] As shown in Fig. 1, when a hornet's nest is built at a high position on a utility pole, the worker must approach the nest to remove it. The worker can approach the nest at the high position on the utility pole using a lift vehicle while wearing a protective suit to protect against hornet attacks, and then proceed with the work of removing the nest while exposed to electric shock accidents caused by the high-voltage power lines of the utility pole.

[0007] As such, when a hornet nest occurs at an elevated location on a utility pole, there is a problem in that workers must carry out the removal work while directly exposed to the risk of falling, hornet attacks, and safety accidents such as electric shock. Prior art literature

[0008] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2018-0045177 A (2018.05.04) The problem to be solved

[0009] In order to solve the problems of the aforementioned conventional technology, the present invention aims to provide a device and method for removing hornets from a utility pole, configured to accurately and effectively spray an insecticide while the spraying means is positioned close to the hornet nest located at a high position on the utility pole using a variable stick member having a telescopic structure on the ground, thereby eliminating the hornets in the nest.

[0010] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0011] A wasp nest removal device for a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention is a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole that removes a wasp nest located at a high position on the utility pole, and may include: a variable stick member formed to be extendable in length; a spraying means fixed to the tip of the variable stick member and spraying an insecticide; an insecticide supply unit having one end connected to the spraying means and the other end connected to an insecticide supply tank; and a spray trigger member having one end connected to a spray trigger of the spraying means and the other end mounted on one side of the variable stick member.

[0012] The above variable stick member may be composed of first, second, and third pipes of a telescopic structure.

[0013] The above variable stick member may be made of materials such as polyamide (PA), polycarbonate (PC), and fiber-reinforced plastic.

[0014] The above-mentioned spraying means may have a material such as polyamide (PA), polycarbonate (PC), or fiber-reinforced plastic.

[0015] The above insecticide supply unit may be composed of a flexible hose or piping.

[0016] The above injection trigger member may be composed of first and second triggers of a telescopic structure.

[0017] The injection trigger member has the tip of the second trigger connected to the injection trigger of the injection means, and the rear end of the first trigger can be mounted on the first pipe by a driving trigger.

[0018] When the above driving trigger is pulled to move the first pipe, the injection trigger of the injection means is pulled by the first and second triggers, thereby driving the injection.

[0019] The above insecticide supply tank can use pyrethroid-based insecticides.

[0020] Meanwhile, a method for removing a hornet nest on a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention may include: a step of adjusting the lengths of the first, second, and third pipes of a variable stick member according to the location of the hornet nest on the utility pole; a step of aiming a spraying means at the hornet nest using the variable stick member with adjusted lengths; a step of opening the agent supply valve of an insecticide supply tank; and a step of driving the first and second triggers by a driving trigger to spray an insecticide from the spraying means onto the hornet nest. Effects of the invention

[0021] The wasp nest removal device and method for a utility pole according to the present invention can very effectively and rapidly kill wasps in a nest located at a high position on the utility pole from the ground, thereby preventing secondary damage caused by wasps, and can provide practical effects with excellent industrial applicability, such as not exposing workers to safety accidents such as falling or electric shock during the wasp killing process.

[0022] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description in the claims. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0023] Figure 1 is a photograph illustrating the state of a hornet's nest built in Jeonju. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0024] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0025] FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] As illustrated in FIG. 2, a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention may comprise a variable stick member (100) formed to be extendable in length, a spraying means (200) fixed to the tip of the variable stick member (100), an insecticide supply unit (500) having one end connected to the spraying means (200) and the other end connected to an insecticide supply tank (400), and a spray trigger member (300) having one end connected to the spraying means (200) and the other end mounted on one side of the variable stick member (100).

[0027] At this time, the variable stick member (100) of the wasp nest removal device of a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention may be formed with a telescopic structure to extend and retract the length in the central axis direction.

[0028] Here, the telescopic structure is configured such that when multiple pipes with different outer diameters overlap while forming the same central axis, their length decreases, and when they expand, their length increases.

[0029] These telescopic structures are widely applied in various fields, such as hydraulically extendable cylinders, radio antennas, selfie sticks, fishing rods, and hiking sticks.

[0030] Thus, in the wasp nest removal device of a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the variable stick member (100) can be combined such that the first pipe (110), the second pipe (120), and the third pipe (130) form a telescopic structure.

[0031] Accordingly, in this way, in the wasp nest removal device of a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the variable stick member (100) can adjust its length to match the height of the wasp nest by extending and contracting the three-stage structure of the first pipe (110), the second pipe (120), and the third pipe (130), and can be provided to have a maximum length of about 6m.

[0032] In a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the variable stick member (100) can provide a length that allows it to sufficiently approach a wasp nest created at a high position on the utility pole from the ground.

[0033] In particular, in the wasp nest removal device of a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the variable stick member (100) can be manufactured from a material that is lightweight, highly durable, and non-conductive, and can be formed from materials such as FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics), polyamide (PA), and polycarbonate (PC).

[0034] FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics) may refer to a composite material made by using fibers as a reinforcing material in plastic, and may be a material formed by mixing and bonding aromatic nylon fibers such as glass fiber, carbon fiber, or Kevlar with thermosetting resins such as unsaturated polyester and epoxy resin as reinforcing materials.

[0035] In addition, FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics) is a lightweight material with excellent mechanical strength, superior heat and weather resistance, no leaching of metal ions, and excellent thermal insulation and corrosion resistance.

[0036] Polyamide (PA) refers to a polymer connected by amide bonds, specifically -CONH-, and exists in various forms such as proteins, natural fibers, and synthetic fibers, and is one of the most widely used polymers in everyday life.

[0037] Polyamides (PA) are classified into aliphatic polyamides, aromatic polyamides, and aliphatic cyclic polyamides, and nylon, a representative raw material for sportswear, leggings, and stockings, is also a synthetic polyamide fiber.

[0038] Polyamide (PA) is known to have excellent electrical insulation properties, high hardness and strength, high mechanical damping characteristics, and excellent chemical resistance and impact resistance.

[0039] Polycarbonate (PC) is a resin made by polymerizing carbonates, and is a colorless, transparent, amorphous thermoplastic plastic polymer and engineering plastic composed of a chain structure of bisphenol A (BPA) and phosgene.

[0040] Polycarbonate is a high-performance plastic widely used as a commercial plastic, engineering plastic, and reinforcing plastic substitute for glass due to its excellent electrical insulation, heat resistance, impact resistance, and transparency. It is also extensively used as a raw material for optical storage media such as CDs and DVDs, as well as for the exterior materials of IT products like mobile phones, laptops, and monitors.

[0041] In addition, in the wasp nest removal device of a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the spraying means (200) may be configured to spray an insecticide at high speed while being fixed to the tip of the variable stick member (100).

[0042] At this time, in the wasp nest removal device of a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the spraying means (200) may be provided to include a plurality of spray nozzles that spray a supplied insecticide at high speed.

[0043] In a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the spraying means (200) is fixed to the tip of a variable stick member (100) and can come into contact with the high-voltage power line of the utility pole, etc., so it may have a material such as FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics), polyamide (PA), or polycarbonate (PC) that has excellent electrical insulation and strong durability.

[0044] In a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the insecticide supply unit (500) can operate to transport an insecticide supplied from an insecticide supply tank (400) to a spraying means (200).

[0045] In a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the insecticide supply unit (500) may be provided with a flexible hose or pipe, and may be configured to secure a length of 6m or more, which is the maximum length of the variable stick member (100).

[0046] At this time, in the wasp nest removal device of a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the insecticide supply unit (500) can be mounted on the variable stick member (100) by a ring hanger (600), and can function to stably supply insecticide while being supported by the ring hanger (600) as the variable stick member (100) expands and contracts.

[0047] In addition, in the wasp nest removal device of a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the spray trigger member (300) may be configured to allow for extension of length by combining the first trigger (310) and the second trigger (320) to form a telescopic structure.

[0048] Here, in a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the spray trigger member (300) may be installed such that the tip of the second trigger (320) is connected to the spray trigger of the spraying means (200), and the rear end of the first trigger (310) is connected to the driving trigger (330).

[0049] In a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the driving trigger (330) can be coupled to be movable along the first pipe (110), and when pulled, the first and second triggers (310, 320) are pulled, thereby operating the spray trigger of the spraying means (200) to spray an insecticide from the spraying means (200).

[0050] In a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the insecticide supply tank (400) can use a pyrethroid-based insecticide and can be configured to be filled with 2 to 3 liters of insecticide.

[0051] Pyrethroid insecticides refer to substances made by mimicking 'pyrethrin,' an insecticidal component found in the pyrethrum, a type of wild chrysanthemum. The insecticidal principle involves stimulating the sodium-potassium pumps of insect nerve cells, which continuously open sodium channels to induce repeated excitation of nerve axons, thereby causing a knockdown (=paralysis) effect.

[0052] Pyrethroid insecticides are almost harmless to humans but can be toxic to some vertebrates, such as fish and cats, and their effects may manifest more easily at low temperatures than at high temperatures.

[0053] Pyrethroid insecticides include acrinathrin, bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, cyhalothrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, fenvalerate, fenopropasrin, and fluvalinate.

[0054] Pyrethroid insecticides are used as household insecticides for flying insects, represented by products such as F-Killer and Homekeeper.

[0055] In the wasp nest removal device of a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention, the insecticide supply tank (400) may utilize a spring-driven compression system. The spring-driven compression system is structured such that when a handle is pulled or a lever is operated, the spring is compressed, and when a trigger is pulled, the compressed spring is released, and the insecticide is sprayed through the compressed air inside the container. The spray range and intensity may be adjustable according to the strength of the spring and the compression strength.

[0056] Meanwhile, a method for removing a hornet nest on a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention may include the steps of: adjusting the lengths of the first, second, and third pipes (110, 120, 130) of a variable stick member (100) according to the location of the hornet nest on the utility pole; aiming a spraying means (200) close to the hornet nest using the variable stick member (100) with the adjusted lengths; opening a drug supply valve of a drug supply tank (400); and driving the first and second triggers (310, 320) by a driving trigger (330) to spray a drug from the spraying means (200) onto the hornet nest.

[0057] A wasp nest removal device for a utility pole according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a net for collecting the wasp nest after killing the wasps by spraying an insecticide onto the wasp nest of the utility pole.

[0058] As described above, preferred embodiments according to the present invention have been examined. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that, in addition to the embodiments described above, the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or scope. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the description above but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Explanation of the symbols

[0059] 100; variable stick member 200; spraying means 300; Injection trigger member 400; Agent supply tank 500; Insecticide supply unit 600; Ring hanger

Claims

Claim 1 A wasp nest removal device for removing a wasp nest located at a high position on a utility pole, comprising: a variable stick member (100) capable of extending or retracting in length; a spraying means (200) fixed to the tip of the variable stick member (100) and spraying an insecticide; an insecticide supply unit (500) having one end connected to the spraying means (200) and the other end connected to an insecticide supply tank (400); and a spray trigger member (300) having one end connected to the spraying trigger of the spraying means (200) and the other end mounted on one side of the variable stick member (100). Claim 2 In claim 1, the variable stick member (100) is a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole composed of first, second, and third pipes (110, 120, 130) having a telescopic structure. Claim 3 In claim 1, the variable stick member (100) is a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole formed from a material such as polyamide (PA), polycarbonate (PC), or fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP). Claim 4 In claim 1, the spraying means (200) is a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole composed of materials such as polyamide (PA), polycarbonate (PC), and fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP). Claim 5 In claim 1, the insecticide supply unit (500) is made of a flexible hose or pipe, and is a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole that maintains its length according to the extension and contraction of a variable stick member (100). Claim 6 In claim 1, the spray trigger member (300) is composed of first and second triggers (310, 320) having a telescopic structure, a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole. Claim 7 In claim 6, the spray trigger member (300) is a wasp nest removal device for a utility pole, wherein the tip of the second trigger (320) is connected to the spray trigger of the spray means (200), and the rear end of the first trigger (310) is mounted on the first pipe (110) by a driving trigger (330). Claim 8 In claim 7, the driving trigger (330) drives the spraying by pulling the first pipe (110) to move the spraying trigger of the spraying means (200) by the first and second triggers (310, 320), thereby driving the spraying. wasp nest removal device for a utility pole. Claim 9 In claim 1, the insecticide supply tank (400) is a wasp nest removal device in a utility pole that uses a pyrethroid-based insecticide. Claim 10 A method for removing a hornet nest in a utility pole, comprising: a step of adjusting the lengths of the first, second, and third pipes (110, 120, 130) of a variable stick member (100) according to the location of the hornet nest in the utility pole; a step of aiming a spraying means (200) close to the hornet nest using the variable stick member (100) with the adjusted lengths; a step of opening the agent supply valve of an insecticide supply tank (400); and a step of driving the first and second triggers (310, 320) by a driving trigger (330) to spray an insecticide from the spraying means (200) onto the hornet nest. Claim 11 A wasp nest removal device for removing a wasp nest located at a high position on a utility pole, comprising: a variable stick member (100) formed to be extendable in length; a spraying means (200) fixed to the tip of the variable stick member (100) and spraying an insecticide; an insecticide supply unit (500) having one end connected to the spraying means (200) and the other end connected to an insecticide supply tank (400); and a passage connecting the insecticide supply unit (500) to the spraying means (200) formed within the variable stick member (100). Claim 12 A wasp nest removal device for a utility pole according to claim 11, comprising a spray trigger member (300) having one end connected to a spray trigger of the spray means (200) and the other end mounted on one side of the variable stick member (100). Claim 13 A wasp nest removal device for removing a wasp nest located at a high position on a utility pole, comprising: a variable stick member (100) formed to be extendable in length; a spraying means (200) fixed to the tip of the variable stick member (100) and spraying an insecticide; an insecticide supply unit (500) having one end connected to the spraying means (200) and the other end connected to an insecticide supply tank (400); and a passage connecting the insecticide supply unit (500) to the spraying means (200) being integrally attached to the variable stick member (100).

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