Design and Application of a Flamethrower Robot in Getting Rid of Foreign Matter on Power Transmission Lines

The purpose of this study is to design a flamethrower robot that works on power transmission lines. Composed of wheels and arms, the robot is able to move on the power transmission lines and also can get rid of the foreign matter like kites hanging on the line. Geometric design of the mechanism is d...

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Published inApplied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 341-342; pp. 640 - 645
Main Authors Wang, Lu Dan, Zhao, Guang Zhi, Ni, Wei Liang, Hua, Yu Liang, Weng, Yue Ming
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Zurich Trans Tech Publications Ltd 31.07.2013
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Flamethrower Robot
Kinematics
Power Line
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Summary:The purpose of this study is to design a flamethrower robot that works on power transmission lines. Composed of wheels and arms, the robot is able to move on the power transmission lines and also can get rid of the foreign matter like kites hanging on the line. Geometric design of the mechanism is discussed in detail and the critical problem of slide occurred between the line and the wheel is solved in this study. Also, the kinematics and the work space of the arm fixed on the robot are researched to ensure that the foreign matter hanging on the line can be cleared wherever it is. The effectiveness of the proposed concept is proved by experiments performed in a simulated line environment.
Bibliography:Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2013 International Conference on Energy Research and Power Engineering (ERPE 2013), May 24-25, 2013, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
ISBN:9783037857588
3037857587
ISSN:1660-9336
1662-7482
1662-7482
DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.341-342.640