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Pipeline Robots and Systems

A robot, branch pipe technology, applied in the direction of pipe components, special pipes, mechanical equipment, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2022-05-10
THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIV
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[0005] However, most existing robots can usually only move in pipe networks with simple configurations
Existing designs for pipeline robots can be difficult to navigate in pipeline networks with branches or vertical sections

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[0049] Various embodiments of the present application are discussed in detail below. While specific embodiments are discussed, it should be understood that this is done by way of illustration only. Those skilled in the relevant art will recognize that other components and configurations may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application.

[0050] figure 1 An exemplary arrangement of the pipeline robot and system of the present application is depicted. The robotic system 200 includes the pipe robot 100 and a control system 160, such as a computer, having an interface located remotely from the robot and in communication with the robot for remote control. The robot 100 is configured to move within the piping network and communicate 180 with a computer via wired and / or wireless links. With the robot communicating with the control system via a power cable, the robot can be retracted and pulled out via the cable if the robot has no power. It shoul...

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The present application provides a pipeline robot, which includes a first driving assembly, a second driving assembly and a connecting part. The first drive assembly includes a first motor and a plurality of retractable legs with one or more drive components thereon, and the second drive assembly includes a second motor and a plurality of retractable legs with one or more drive components thereon. Retract the outriggers. A connecting portion is engageable with the first and second drive assemblies and has a longitudinal axis and at least one actuator for tilting the first drive assembly relative to the second drive assembly. The first or second motor is configured to rotate the corresponding first or second drive assembly about the longitudinal axis of the connecting portion. The retractable outrigger of one of the first or second drive assemblies is configured to move from an extended position to a retracted position prior to rotation of the drive assembly while the retractable outrigger of the other of the first or second drive assemblies Maintain the stretched position. The present application also provides a robot system and a computer-readable storage medium.

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technical field [0001] The present application relates to a pipeline robot and system for a pipeline network. Background technique [0002] In the context of the text of this application, a pipeline robot is a robot designed to move within a pipeline. Such pipeline robots can be used to inspect and / or repair pipelines that are inaccessible or difficult to access directly. Pipeline robots have been used for inspection and maintenance of pipeline networks in various fields such as petrochemicals, water and gas supply, sewage treatment and nuclear power plants. [0003] Robots equipped with sensors can be used for in-pipe inspections, and cameras in particular can be used to check pipe conditions and navigate. Some pipeline robots can also be equipped with ultrasonic sensors for detecting wall thickness, and some pipeline robots can contain modules for different functions such as cutting, grinding, cleaning and taking samples. It should be understood that all these pipeline ...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): F16L55/32F16L101/30
CPCF16L55/32F16L2101/30F16L55/40B25J11/00B25J9/1664B25J9/02B25J5/007B25J5/06F16L2101/12F16L2101/10
Inventor 容启亮陈清远陈慧莹林志和
Owner THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIV