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Supporting type pipeline inside detection robot with flexibility self-adapting function

A self-adaptive, robotic technology, applied in the field of robotics, can solve the problems of insufficient integration, limited adaptability, and insufficient towing capability, and achieve the effects of improving modularity and integration, enhancing energy conservation and environmental protection, and improving adaptability

Active Publication Date: 2016-04-06
WUHAN UNIV
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[0006] Generally speaking, most of the current in-pipeline inspection robots can only carry simple inspection devices such as cameras, and cannot carry non-destructive inspection devices into the pipeline for pipeline inspection
Most robots use wheels as the walking device, and the towing cable is not enough
Robots generally adopt only one way to adapt to pipelines, that is, passive self-adaptation or active self-adaptation. In complex pipeline environments, the adaptability is limited.
Moreover, the modularization and integration of the current robots are insufficient, the structure of the robot itself is complex, and it is inconvenient to repair and replace parts

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[0045] In order to facilitate those of ordinary skill in the art to understand and implement the present invention, the present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the implementation examples described here are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not intended to limit this invention.

[0046] please see figure 1 and figure 2 , a flexible self-adaptive support-type in-pipe inspection robot provided by the present invention includes a flexible self-adaptive support mechanism 1, a drive mechanism 2, a detection mechanism 3 and a camera mechanism 4; the camera mechanism 4 is installed at the front end of the flexible self-adaptive support mechanism 1 The flexible self-adaptive support mechanism 1 is connected with the drive mechanism 2 to ensure that the robot has the ability to automatically adapt to the reducing pipe, obstacles or bends whe...

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Abstract

The invention discloses a supporting type pipeline inside detection robot with the flexibility self-adapting function. The supporting type pipeline inside detection robot comprises a flexibility self-adapting supporting mechanism, a driving mechanism, a detection mechanism and a camera shooting mechanism. The camera shooting mechanism is installed at the front end of the flexibility self-adapting supporting mechanism. The flexibility self-adapting supporting mechanism is connected with the driving mechanism and used for guaranteeing that the robot has the capacity of automatically adapting to a reducer pipe or obstacles or bent pipes when the robot moves in a pipeline. The detection mechanism is installed on the driving mechanism, and when the robot conducts detection work in the pipeline, a probe part in the detection mechanism completely makes contact with the inner wall of the pipeline. Flexibility self-adapting of the robot to the pipeline and modularization of the supporting type pipeline inside robot are achieved, the walking capacity of the robot in the pipeline is enhanced, and overhauls of the robot are also facilitated. Meanwhile, the purpose that nondestructive testing equipment is carried on the pipeline inside detection robot is achieved, and therefore the detection capacity for the fault pipeline is improved.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of robots, and relates to a support type in-pipeline detection robot, in particular to a flexible and self-adaptive support type in-pipeline detection robot. Background technique [0002] Industrial piping systems have been widely used in the fields of metallurgy, petroleum, chemical industry, and urban water heating supply. The working environment of industrial piping is very harsh. After long-term use, it is prone to corrosion, fatigue damage, or potential internal defects of the piping develop into damage and cause leakage accidents, etc. . Toxic, harmful, flammable and explosive materials leaking and discharging into the atmosphere out of control will seriously affect people's normal production and living order. Therefore, the pipeline must be inspected and maintained regularly. However, due to the environment in which the pipeline is often limited or out of reach of manpower, it is very difficult to...

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IPC IPC(8): F16L55/32F16L55/40F16L101/30
CPCF16L55/32F16L55/40F16L2101/30
Inventor 肖晓晖陈潇吴志鹏王韬涵王卫宁郭江昆
Owner WUHAN UNIV
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