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Soft robots for pipeline detection

A robot and pipeline technology, applied in the direction of pipe components, special pipes, mechanical equipment, etc., can solve the problems of poor use flexibility, poor detection effect, large friction between the soft robot and the inner wall of the pipeline, etc., to achieve high safety, strong flexibility, high precision effect

Active Publication Date: 2020-11-10
义乌市牛尔科技有限公司
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[0003] Some do not use the special folding effect of the soft robot, and the use flexibility is poor. Some base parts have no smooth layer or a layer of grease on the outer surface, and the air flow is not intermittently trembling, so the friction between the soft robot and the inner wall of the pipeline is relatively large. , when the soft robot extends to the bend of the pipeline or there is an obstacle inside the pipeline, the soft robot cannot continue to move, resulting in poor detection effect

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[0027] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, which only illustrate the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner, and therefore only show the components related to the present invention.

[0028] Such as figure 1 2. As shown in Figure 2(a) and Figure 2(b), the soft robot used for pipeline detection includes: at least one base 10, a plurality of probes 13 and at least one pull ring 20.

[0029] Specifically, the base member 10 has a folded and laminated structure, and a cavity is provided inside the base member 10, and air is injected into the cavity, so that the base member 10 extends along the air flow direction, and the probes 13 are arranged at intervals on the outside of the base member 10. When the end face is up, the pull ring 20 is fixedly connected to the top of the mobile end of the base member 10. The pull ring 20 can ...

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The invention discloses a soft robot for pipeline detection. The soft robot comprises at least one substrate, a plurality of probes and at least one pull ring. Each substrate is of a turnover stackedstructure and is internally provided with a cavity, wherein air is injected in the cavity, and thus the substrate extends in the airflow motion direction. The probes are arranged on the outer side endfaces of the substrates at intervals. The pull rings are fixedly connected to the tops of the mobile terminals of the substrates and can reset the extended substrates. Air is pumped into the substrates through an air pump. Smooth layers are arranged on the outer layer surfaces of the substrates, and friction between the surfaces of the substrates and the inner wall of a pipeline can be reduced. Airflow moves in a trembling mode. When the substrates extend to a bent position of the pipeline or an obstacle, the substrates slide to the side face through the trembling airflow and then continue detection forwards along the pipeline, the probes can adjust the detection angle when the substrates turn over, a sector detection area is formed, and the detection effect is good.

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Technical field [0001] The invention relates to a soft robot, in particular to a soft robot used for pipeline detection. Background technique [0002] The soft robot is a new type of flexible robot that can be driven by air alone. The latest research by scientists is made of paper and silicone rubber. It can bend, twist and pick up objects more than 100 times its own weight. The design inspiration is to imitate the internal structure of humans or the shape and structure of insects. [0003] Some do not use the special folding effect of the soft robot, and have poor flexibility in use. Some base parts are not smooth or coated with a layer of grease, and the air flow is not intermittently trembling, and the friction between the soft robot and the inner wall of the pipe is relatively large. , When the soft robot extends to the bend of the pipe or there are obstructions inside the pipe, the soft robot cannot continue to move, resulting in poor detection effect. Summary of the inventi...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): F16L55/32F16L55/40
CPCF16L55/32F16L55/40F16L2101/30
Inventor 匡宝志刘威张作军李伟民
Owner 义乌市牛尔科技有限公司
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