Drone Cable Device Mounting for Live Power Line Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for detecting and addressing faults in electric grids are cumbersome, dangerous, and costly, particularly when mounting or dismounting devices like sensors on electric cables without disrupting power supply.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing an unmanned flying vehicle equipped with a mounting device that includes a coupling part, navigation system, and communication devices to securely attach and detach devices from electric cables, allowing for precise alignment and operation without manual labor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If manual mounting and dismounting methods are used for devices on electric cables, then the process can be completed with simple equipment, but the operation becomes dangerous, laborious, and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a flying vehicle as an intermediary carrier that transports the mounting device to the electric cable. This mediator eliminates the need for manual接近 and dangerous operations near high-voltage cables, while maintaining operational capability through automated or remote-controlled mounting and dismounting processes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated flying vehicle system equipped with navigation, positioning, and automated mounting mechanisms. This substitution eliminates human labor intensity and danger while maintaining the core function of device installation on electric cables
2Ease of operation
If traditional mounting methods are used for cable devices, then the process can be completed with straightforward procedures, but power supply disruption occurs and operational continuity is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by using the flying vehicle to precisely position and approach the mounting device to the electric cable before actual contact is made. This allows for careful alignment and insertion of the device into the cable without sudden movements that could cause arcing or power disruption
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional manual mounting procedures with an automated controlled system that can precisely manage the mounting process. This substitution enables operation without power disruption through controlled, automated insertion and connection procedures
3Ease of operation
If automated flying vehicle navigation is implemented, then mounting precision and safety improve, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into the flying vehicle system including navigation, positioning, device carrying, and automated mounting capabilities in a single platform. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized equipment while achieving high mounting precision and safety
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service capabilities through automated navigation and positioning systems that enable the flying vehicle to autonomously locate the electric cable, position the mounting device, and execute the mounting operation without extensive human intervention, thereby improving precision while managing system complexity through automation
Data Source
AI summary
A system, a method, and/or a computer program for mounting a cable device on an electric cable of an electric grid, and dismounting therefrom, the mounting device including a first coupling part arranged to attach the mounting device to a flying vehicle, a second coupling part arranged to attach the cable device to the mounting device, and a navigation part operative to enable a user to navigate the flying vehicle so as to direct a slot of the cable device to the electric cable, and/or automatically navigate the flying vehicle to direct the slot of the cable device to the electric cable, and/or enable a user to navigate the flying vehicle to the cable device, and/or automatically navigate the flying vehicle to the cable device.