Abstract

An apparatus, system, and/or method for carrying a power line device from an aircraft, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and for performing work on electrical power lines and/or splices on electrical power lines. The apparatus or system may include an attachment flange selectively and releasably coupled to the aircraft, a payload support frame selectively and releasably coupled to the attachment flange, an intermediary frame selectively and releasably coupled to the payload support frame, and a base frame selectively and releasably coupled to the power line device. The payload support frame may include at least three elongated rigid segments, each including a hollow elongated pole, at least three upper flexible segments, each at an upper end of a corresponding rigid segment, and at least three lower flexible segments, each at a lower end of a corresponding rigid segment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 1/22 - Taking-up articles from earth's surface
• B64U 20/00 - Constructional aspects of UAVs
• B64U 60/30 - Undercarriages detachable from the body
• H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64D 1/02 - Dropping, ejecting, or releasing articles

Abstract

An apparatus, system, or method for performing work on electrical power lines and/or splices on electrical power lines that may include an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a power line measurement device, a support frame selectively releasably attached to the UAV, and a plurality of flexible dielectric attachment lines attaching the power line device to the support frame. The power line measurement device configured to determine measurement data by measuring a width of a live electrical power line and/or a splice on the electrical power line. Each of the attachment lines may be attached to a corresponding attachment point on the support frame and a corresponding attachment point on the power line measurement device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64U 10/13 - Flying platforms
• G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks

Abstract

A system for performing work on electrical power lines and/or splices on electrical power lines includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a power line device configured to connect to an electrical power line and/or a splice on an electrical power line, a support frame selectively releasably attached to the UAV, and a plurality of flexible dielectric attachment lines attaching the power line device to the support frame. Each of the attachment lines are attached to a corresponding attachment point on the support frame and a corresponding attachment point on the power line device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables

Abstract

A payload support frame is adapted to suspend a payload from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during flight. The frame comprises at least one elongated rigid segment, at least one upper flexible segment at an upper end of the rigid segment, and at least one lower flexible segment at a lower end of the rigid segment. One or more of (a) the at least one rigid segment, (b) the at least one upper flexible segment, or (c) the at least one lower flexible segment comprise a dielectric material. The upper flexible segment is adapted to be selectively attachable, directly or indirectly, to the UAV. The lower flexible segment is adapted to be selectively attachable, directly or indirectly, to the payload.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 1/22 - Taking-up articles from earth's surface

Abstract

A system for performing work on electrical power lines and/or splices on electrical power lines comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a power line tool adapted to perch on an electrical power line and/or a splice on an electrical power line, a support frame selectively releasably attached to the UAV, and a plurality of flexible dielectric support lines attaching the power line tool to the support frame. Each of the support lines are attached to a corresponding attachment point on the support frame and a corresponding attachment point on the power line tool.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
• B64D 1/02 - Dropping, ejecting, or releasing articles
• H02G 7/06 - Suspensions for lines or cables along a separate supporting wire, e.g. S-hook
• H02G 7/08 - Members clamped to the supporting wire or to the line or cable

Goods & Services

Devices for the inspection and testing of electrical transmission infrastructure