Flexible laser cleaning system applicable to bend pipeline

Abstract

The invention discloses a flexible laser cleaning system applicable to a bend pipeline. The system comprises a laser device, a crawling device and a control system. The crawling device comprises a front shell, a rear shell and a laser cleaning head. The front shell is provided with a driving motor, front driving wheels and a laser access port. The rear shell is provided with a cleaning motor and rear driven wheels. The cleaning motor is connected with the laser cleaning head. The front shell and the rear shell are connected flexibly through a spring sleeve. Energy transmitting fiber is furtherarranged in the spring sleeve. Laser beams emitted by the laser device are transmitted to the energy transmitting fiber through the laser access port and then transmitted to the laser cleaning head through the energy transmitting fiber, and accordingly, the inner wall of the pipeline is cleaned. The control system is connected with the laser device, the driving motor and the cleaning motor. According to the laser cleaning system, the front shell and the rear shell are flexibly connected by adopting the flexible spring sleeve and can adapt to the bent pipeline automatically, so that the bend pipeline cleaning quality and efficiency are improved.

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Benefits of technology

This patented describes an improved laser cleaner used inside pipes during maintenance operations. It has three parts: one part consists of a front case and back cases made up of elastic tubular springs joined by rubbing rods or wires. These sprouts allow the robot's movement to smoothen over obstacles like rocks without getting stuck down too much. Another part called the reflective mirror focuses light onto the surface being treated, allowing efficient cleaning even when there may be small amounts of dirt left behind. Additionally, this system allows for continuous cleaning across entire lengths of length within the pipe itself. Overall, these technical features enhance the performance and functionality of the existing lasercleaners installed externally around the interior walls of industrial equipment.

Problems solved by technology

The technical problem addressed by this patented innovative solution described in the patents relates to improving the performance of existing cleaners during long periods exposed to corrosion caused from water or dirt on steel pipe surfaces due to their poor effectiveness against hardened substances like iron oxide (FeO). Additionally, current cleanings have limitations when applied over complex curves where there may be areas left uncleaned without removing any material beforehand.

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