A bridge pier testing device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a bridge pier inspection device, relating to the field of bridge pier inspection technology. It includes a pier, a pier-climbing robot externally mounted on the pier, and a mounting plate fixedly connected to the robot. It also includes an installation component mounted on the mounting plate, on which a cleaning component is detachably installed. The cleaning component is used to clean oil and dust from the pier surface. Through the cooperation of protrusions and slots, the cleaning component is easily and quickly installed. Simultaneously, internal electromagnetic suction and magnetic blocks cooperate to ensure a more stable installation of the cleaning component. Through the cooperation of an air pump and an upper air nozzle, dust on the pier surface is easily cleaned. A telescopic brush assists in cleaning. Through the cooperation of an inclined tube and a lower air nozzle, dust on the surface of the inspection lens is easily cleaned, thus preventing dust from remaining on the inspection lens surface and improving the accuracy of the inspection data.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bridge pier detection technology, specifically to a bridge pier detection device. Background Technology

[0002] Bridge pier inspection refers to the technical activity of systematically inspecting, testing, and evaluating the appearance, internal structural integrity, mechanical properties, durability, and environmental impact of bridge piers (including pier caps, pier bodies, foundations, and connection nodes) using professional technical means, instruments, equipment, and engineering analysis methods. Bridge pier inspection can provide early warning of potential safety hazards and prevent serious accidents.

[0003] In traditional bridge inspection work, due to the generally tall structural characteristics of bridge piers, workers often need to use ladders, scaffolding, and other auxiliary tools to complete the inspection work of calibrating the verticality of the piers and checking for appearance defects. This inspection method, which relies on manual climbing, is not only cumbersome and time-consuming, but also poses safety hazards such as falls from heights, seriously restricting the efficiency and safety of inspection work.

[0004] With the continuous advancement of technology, the emergence of bridge pier climbing robots has fundamentally changed this situation. They can move autonomously on the surface of bridge piers without requiring personnel to climb them, completely avoiding the safety risks of working at heights and significantly improving the safety and convenience of pier inspection. However, new problems arise: bridge piers are exposed to the outdoor environment for extended periods, and their surfaces are prone to accumulating large amounts of dust, oil, and other contaminants. These coverings directly obscure surface defects such as cracks and peeling. If these contaminants are not removed in time during inspection, the inspection lens cannot clearly capture the true surface condition of the pier, easily leading to misjudgments by inspectors, or even overlooking critical defects, thus seriously affecting the accuracy of the inspection results and failing to provide reliable data support for bridge safety assessment. Therefore, we propose a bridge pier inspection device. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a bridge pier inspection device to solve the problems mentioned in the background section. By cooperating with installation and cleaning components, the device enables rapid installation of the cleaning components while simultaneously cleaning the pier, thus solving the problem of dust on the pier surface affecting the accuracy of inspection data.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A bridge pier inspection device includes a pier, a pier-climbing robot is provided on the outside of the pier, an installation plate is fixedly connected to the pier-climbing robot, and the device further includes an installation component installed on the installation plate, a cleaning component is detachably installed on the installation component, and the cleaning component is used to clean oil and dust from the surface of the pier.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting component includes a mounting base fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting plate, and detection lenses are evenly mounted on the inner side of the mounting base, with multiple detection lenses used to detect the surface of the pier column.

[0009] Preferably, the mounting base has a slot inside, a protrusion is engaged inside the slot, and a connecting bracket is installed on the top of the protrusion.

[0010] Preferably, an electromagnetic suction is fixedly installed at the bottom of the protrusion, and a magnetic suction block corresponding to the electromagnetic suction is provided inside the slot.

[0011] Preferably, the cleaning component includes an air pump mounted on a connecting frame, and the input end of the air pump is fitted with a dust cover.

[0012] Preferably, the output end of the air pump is fixedly connected to an annular pipe, and upper air nozzles are evenly installed on the annular pipe. The upper air nozzles are inclined towards the pier, and the annular pipe is installed on a connecting frame.

[0013] Preferably, inclined tubes are evenly installed at the bottom of the annular tube, a control valve is installed on the outside of the inclined tube, and a downdraft nozzle is installed at the bottom of the inclined tube, with the downdraft nozzle angled toward the detection equipment.

[0014] Preferably, a movable rod is slidably connected inside the connecting frame, and a spring is sleeved on the outside of the movable rod. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting frame, and a brush is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring. The brush is distributed circumferentially inside the connecting frame.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] This utility model is equipped with an installation component. The protrusions and slots work together to facilitate the quick installation of the cleaning component. At the same time, the internal electromagnetic attraction and magnetic blocks work together to make the cleaning component more stable, thereby facilitating the cleaning of the pier and improving the accuracy of pier inspection.

[0017] This utility model includes a cleaning component that works in conjunction with an air pump and an upper air nozzle to facilitate the cleaning of dust from the surface of the pier. At the same time, a telescopic brush assists in cleaning and can adapt to piers of different sizes. Furthermore, the inclined tube and lower air nozzle work together to facilitate the cleaning of dust from the surface of the inspection lens, thereby preventing dust from remaining on the inspection lens surface and improving the accuracy of the inspection data. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation component structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a top view of the cleaning component structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a top view of the cleaning component structure of this utility model;

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Pier; 2. Column-climbing robot; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Mounting component; 5. Cleaning component; 6. Mounting base; 7. Slot; 8. Protrusion; 9. Electromagnetic suction; 10. Connecting frame; 11. Air pump; 12. Dust cover; 13. Ring pipe; 14. Upper air nozzle; 15. Control valve; 16. Inclined pipe; 17. Lower air nozzle; 18. Detection lens; 19. Movable rod; 20. Spring; 21. Brush. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 6This utility model provides a technical solution: a bridge pier inspection device, including a pier 1, with a climbing robot 2 installed on the outside of the pier 1. The climbing robot 2 is an existing technology, made of high-strength alloy material, which has excellent load-bearing capacity and wear resistance, and can stably support the movement of various components to be installed on the surface of the pier 1. An installation plate 3 is fixedly connected to the climbing robot 2. The installation plate 3 is made of lightweight aviation aluminum material, which greatly reduces its own weight while ensuring structural strength, avoiding increasing the operating burden of the climbing robot 2 due to excessive weight. It also includes: an installation component 4 installed on the installation plate 3, with a cleaning component 5 detachably installed on the installation component 4. The cleaning component 5 is used to clean oil and dust from the surface of the pier 1. The installation plate 3 serves as the basic installation carrier, and the installation component 4 and the cleaning component 5 work together to first clean the surface of the pier 1, and then cooperate with the inspection lens 18 to achieve accurate inspection.

[0027] Furthermore, the mounting component 4 includes a mounting base 6 fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting plate 3. The mounting base 6 adopts an engineering plastic and metal interlocking structure. The engineering plastic part has good insulation and corrosion resistance, while the metal interlocking part enhances the overall structural stability. Detection lenses 18 are evenly installed on the inner side of the mounting base 6. An LED light is installed on one side of the detection lens 18 to provide illumination for the detection lens 18, further improving the accuracy of the detection data. The lenses are made of high-transmittance optical glass, which can effectively reduce light refraction loss and ensure the clarity of the detection image. Multiple detection lenses 18 are arranged in a ring, enabling 360° detection of the surface of the pier 1 without blind spots, avoiding detection errors caused by omissions in the detection range. All multiple detection lenses 18 are used to detect the surface of the pier 1.

[0028] Specifically, the mounting base 6 has a slot 7 inside, and the inner wall of the slot 7 is covered with an elastic rubber pad. The elastic rubber pad can not only reduce the collision and wear when the protrusion 8 and the slot 7 are engaged, but also enhance the sealing after the two are connected, preventing dust from entering and affecting the internal structure. The slot 7 is engaged with the protrusion 8, and the top of the protrusion 8 is equipped with a connecting frame 10. The protrusion 8 is made of solid stainless steel, which has high hardness and deformation resistance. The connecting frame 10 installed on its top is an adjustable metal frame, which can be appropriately adjusted according to the diameter of the pier 1, improving the adaptability of the equipment to piers 1 of different sizes.

[0029] Meanwhile, an electromagnetic suction 9 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the protrusion 8. The electromagnetic suction 9 is made of neodymium iron boron strong magnetic material. This type of material has strong and stable magnetic properties and is not easily weakened by the external environment. The slot 7 is equipped with a magnetic block corresponding to the electromagnetic suction 9. The magnetic block is a ferromagnetic metal block.

[0030] When the protrusion 8 is inserted into the slot 7, the electromagnetic suction 9 is energized to generate a strong magnetic force, which tightly attracts the magnetic block. This dual fixing method (clamping + magnetic attraction) facilitates the quick installation and disassembly of the cleaning component 5, reducing the time cost of equipment assembly and maintenance. On the other hand, it can make the cleaning component 5 more stable, preventing it from shaking or falling off during the movement of the column climbing robot 2, thus ensuring the stability of the cleaning operation on the column 1 and laying the foundation for accurate detection by the subsequent detection lens 18.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 6 This utility model provides a technical solution: a bridge pier inspection device, the cleaning component 5 includes an air pump 11 installed on the connecting frame 10, the air pump 11 is driven by a brushless motor, the brushless motor has low noise, low energy consumption and long service life, and can continuously provide a stable airflow for cleaning operations.

[0032] The input end of the air pump 11 is equipped with a dust cover 12. The dust cover 12 is made of high-density non-woven fabric. Non-woven fabric has good filtration performance and can effectively block dust and impurities in the air from entering the air pump 11, preventing the air pump 11 from being damaged due to impurities and extending the service life of the air pump 11.

[0033] Furthermore, an annular tube 13 is fixedly connected to the output end of the air pump 11. The annular tube 13 is made of PVC plastic, which has good flexibility and high pressure resistance, can adapt to the high-pressure airflow output by the air pump 11, and is not easy to break due to long-term pressure. An upper air nozzle 14 is evenly installed on the annular tube 13. The upper air nozzle 14 is made of metal and is tilted at 30° towards the pier 1. This tilt angle design allows the airflow to act more accurately on the surface of the pier 1, blowing away dust, scum and other debris on the surface of the pier 1, and avoiding the attachment of debris to affect the detection accuracy of the detection lens 18. The annular tube 13 is installed on the connecting frame 10 through a snap-fit ​​structure. The snap-fit ​​structure facilitates the installation and replacement of the annular tube 13, and can be quickly repaired and replaced when the annular tube 13 is damaged.

[0034] It should be noted that inclined tubes 16 are evenly installed at the bottom of the annular tube 13, and a control valve 15 is installed on the outside of the inclined tube 16. A downdraft nozzle 17 is installed at the bottom of the inclined tube 16. The downdraft nozzle 17 is angled to the detection lens 18. When the downdraft nozzle 17 sprays air, it can accurately clean the dust on the surface of the detection lens 18, prevent the dust from remaining on the surface of the detection lens 18 and affecting the light transmittance, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the detection data of the detection lens 18.

[0035] The connecting frame 10 has a sliding connection to a movable rod 19. The movable rod 19 is a chrome-plated metal rod. The chrome plating layer can enhance the wear resistance and rust prevention of the movable rod 19 and extend its service life. A spring 20 is sleeved on the outside of the movable rod 19. The spring 20 is a high-strength carbon steel spring. The elastic coefficient of the carbon steel spring is stable and can provide continuous and uniform elastic force when the movable rod 19 moves. One end of the spring 20 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting frame 10, and the other end of the spring 20 is fixedly connected to a brush 21. The bristles of the brush 21 are made of nylon material. The nylon bristles have moderate hardness, which can effectively remove oil stains and stubborn dust from the surface of the pier 1 without scratching or damaging the surface of the pier 1. The brush 21 is distributed along the circumference inside the connecting frame 10. When the connecting frame 10 is adjusted according to the size of the pier 1, the movable rod 19 drives the brush 21 to always be in contact with the surface of the pier 1 under the action of the spring 20, so as to achieve adaptive cleaning of piers 1 of different sizes, further improve the cleaning effect of the surface of the pier 1, and provide a cleaner inspection environment for the inspection lens 18.

[0036] The air pump 11 and the upper air nozzle 14 work together to facilitate the cleaning of dust on the surface of the pier 1. At the same time, the telescopic brush 21 can assist in cleaning and can adapt to piers 1 of different sizes. Meanwhile, the inclined pipe 16 and the lower air nozzle 17 work together to facilitate the cleaning of dust on the surface of the detection lens 18, thereby preventing dust from remaining on the surface of the detection lens 18 and improving the accuracy of the detection data of the detection lens 18.

[0037] The working principle of this device is as follows:

[0038] First, when the equipment is in operation, the climbing robot 2 moves the mounting plate 3 and subsequent installed components on the surface of the pier 1 to the designated inspection area. Then, the cleaning component 5 begins operation. The air pump 11 starts, and outside air, filtered by the dust cover 12, enters the air pump 11. The air pump 11 compresses the air and delivers it to the annular pipe 13 through the output end. A portion of the airflow is sprayed obliquely onto the surface of the pier 1 through the upper air nozzle 14, initially blowing away surface dust. Simultaneously, the movable rod 19, under the elastic force of the spring 20, pushes the brush 21 to adhere to the surface of the pier 1. As the climbing robot 2 moves, the brush 21 performs a comprehensive wipe of the surface of the pier 1, removing oil stains and stubborn dust. While cleaning the pier 1, the operator can adjust the control valve 15 according to the dust condition on the surface of the inspection lens 18, causing another portion of the airflow in the annular pipe 13 to be sprayed out through the inclined pipe 16 from the lower air nozzle 17 to clean the dust on the surface of the inspection lens 18.

[0039] Once the surface of the pier 1 is cleaned, multiple detection lenses 18 inside the mounting base 6 are activated simultaneously to perform a 360° inspection of the surface of the pier 1. The inspection data is transmitted to the back-end system in real time. Staff members analyze the data through the back-end system to determine whether there are any problems such as damage to the pier 1. Throughout the process, the snap-fit ​​and magnetic structure of the mounting component 4 ensures the stable operation of the cleaning component 5. The coordinated operation of all components greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of the inspection of the pier 1.

[0040] The circuits and controls involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, and will not be described in detail here.

[0041] It is understood that this utility model is described through some embodiments, and as those skilled in the art will know, various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, modifications to these features and embodiments can be made to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bridge pier inspection device, comprising a pier (1), wherein a pier-climbing robot (2) is provided on the outside of the pier (1), and an installation plate (3) is fixedly connected to the pier-climbing robot (2); Its features are, Also includes: A mounting component (4) is mounted on a mounting plate (3). The mounting component (4) includes a mounting base (6) fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting plate (3). Detection lenses (18) are evenly mounted on the inner side of the mounting base (6). Multiple detection lenses (18) are used to detect the surface of the pier (1). A cleaning component (5) is detachably mounted on the mounting component (4). The cleaning component (5) is used to clean oil and dust from the surface of the pier (1). The cleaning component (5) includes an air pump (11) mounted on a connecting frame (10). The input end is equipped with a dust cover (12), and the output end of the air pump (11) is fixedly connected to an annular pipe (13). An upper air nozzle (14) is evenly installed on the annular pipe (13). The upper air nozzle (14) is inclined towards the pier (1). The annular pipe (13) is installed on the connecting frame (10). An inclined pipe (16) is evenly installed at the bottom of the annular pipe (13). A control valve (15) is installed on the outside of the inclined pipe (16). A lower air nozzle (17) is installed at the bottom of the inclined pipe (16). The angle of the lower air nozzle (17) is aligned with the detection lens (18).

2. The bridge pier testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base (6) has a slot (7) inside, and a protrusion (8) is engaged inside the slot (7). A connecting bracket (10) is installed on the top of the protrusion (8).

3. The bridge pier testing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: An electromagnetic suction (9) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the protrusion (8), and a magnetic suction block corresponding to the electromagnetic suction (9) is provided inside the slot (7).

4. The bridge pier testing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting frame (10) has a movable rod (19) slidably connected inside. A spring (20) is sleeved on the outside of the movable rod (19). One end of the spring (20) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting frame (10), and the other end of the spring (20) is fixedly connected to a brush (21). The brush (21) is distributed circumferentially inside the connecting frame (10).

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