A drone-mounted X-ray payload device designed for the safe and autonomous inspection of compression dead-ends on power lines is disclosed. The device comprises a lightweight, durable frame with parallel-aligned frame members fastened together by a support cage. The cage includes a ring for mounting the device to a drone. A cantilever X-ray panel housing is attached to the frame and houses an X-ray plate and includes movable pivoting supporting members to prevent lateral movement of the plate. The device also incorporates an X-ray generator and antenna support frame, facilitating the positioning and movement of the X-ray generator. Additional features include a radio antenna for drone operation and a system of rubber wheel drivers, an electric motor for autonomous movement, and precise positioning of the X-ray plate relative to the power lines. The device enables remote operation and improved access to difficult-to-reach areas of power lines.


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    Title :

    Drone-Mounted Compression Dead-Ends Inspection X-Ray Payload Device


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    Publication date :

    2025-02-13


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G05D SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES , Systeme zum Steuern oder Regeln nichtelektrischer veränderlicher Größen / B64U



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