The invention relates to repair of structures using unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to methods and apparatus for performing repair operations using an unmanned aerial vehicle (2). The methods are enabled by equipping the UAV with tools for rapidly repairing a large structure or object (e.g., an aircraft or a wind turbine blade) that is not easily accessible to maintenance personnel. In accordance with various embodiments disclosed below, the unmanned aerial vehicle may be equipped with an easily attachable/removable module (20, 90) that includes an additive repair tool. The additive repair tool is configured to add material to a body of material. For example, the additive repair tool may be configured to apply a sealant or other coating material in liquid form to a damage site on a surface (9) of a structure or object (e.g., by spraying liquid or launching liquid-filled capsules onto the surface). In alternative embodiments, the additive repair tool (70a-c, 72) is configured to adhere a tape (11) to the damage site.

    本公开涉及使用无人飞行器维修结构,尤其涉及使用无人飞行器(2)进行维修工作的方法和设备。通过将UAV配备用于快速维修维护人员不容易接近的大型结构或物体(例如,飞机或风力涡轮机叶片)的工具来实现该方法。根据以下公开的各种实施方式,该无人飞行器可以配备有包括添加维修工具的易附接/可拆装模块(20、90)。该添加维修工具被配置成向材料体添加材料。例如,添加维修工具可被配置成将密封剂或其他液体形式的涂敷材料施加到结构或物体的表面(9)上的损坏部位(例如,通过将液体喷射到表面上或将填充有液体的胶囊发射到表面上)。在另选实施方式中,添加维修工具(70a‑70c、72)被配置成将胶带(11)粘附到损坏部位。


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    Titel :

    REPAIR OF STRUCTURES USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    使用无人飞行器维修结构


    Beteiligte:

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    06.08.2021


    Medientyp :

    Patent


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Chinesisch


    Klassifikation :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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