Provided in the present application are a passive-
impact-type mechanical deicing device and method for an
overhead line. The mechanical deicing device comprises an outer cover, an inner cover, an
elastic energy storage mechanism, a bumping control mechanism and a bumping mechanism, wherein the bumping control mechanism comprises a traction block, a jaw and a jaw limiting cylinder; and the
elastic energy storage mechanism comprises a first elastic member and a second elastic member, the first elastic member being pressed when the inner cover slides downwards, and the second elastic member being pressed when the jaw slides downwards, such that the load generated by
icing of a conductor can be accumulated. In the device and method, the
elastic energy storage mechanism is used to accumulate the load generated by
icing of a conductor, and when the load exceeds a set threshold, the bumping control mechanism automatically triggers the bumping mechanism to move to generate an instantaneous
impact load to remove the ice coated on the conductor. In this way, there is no need for a power source, and bumping and reset can be automatically triggered according to the change in
icing without manual intervention, thereby ensuring the deicing effect, preventing large-amplitude vibration of the conductor during ice breaking, and greatly improving the deicing reliability and safety. The device is suitable for long-term operation in harsh field environment.