A suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot

Abstract

This invention discloses a suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot, relating to the technical field of suspension bridge main cable maintenance robots. It includes a suspension bridge main cable and a maintenance robot, which is fitted onto the outside of the main cable. The first connecting component of this design includes a first mounting plate and an embedded plate. These components are interconnected and provide stable support through limiting slide rods and compression springs, ensuring the stability of the maintenance robot during maintenance. The embedded plate can selectively install detection and identification components and auxiliary maintenance components on its inner side. Appropriate components can be selected according to the maintenance needs of the suspension bridge main cable to achieve multiple functions, such as detection, identification, and maintenance. The support plate has a connecting base, roller frame, and movable rollers installed in its inner center. The maintenance robot can achieve rolling contact with the suspension bridge main cable through the movable rollers, and the movement of the movable rollers is driven by an external drive motor, enabling flexible movement of the maintenance robot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of robots for the maintenance of main cables of suspension bridges, specifically a robot for the maintenance of main cables of suspension bridges. Background Technology

[0002] The suspension bridge main cable inspection robot is a robotic system specifically designed for the inspection and maintenance of the main cables of suspension bridges. The main cable is the core component of a suspension bridge, bearing significant loads on the bridge structure. Because the main cables are typically located at high altitudes, span large distances, and are difficult to access, conventional manual inspection methods are often difficult and dangerous. The suspension bridge main cable inspection robot, through its autonomous movement and manipulation capabilities, can perform inspection, repair, and maintenance work on the surface of the main cables. It can collect real-time status information of the main cables and detect and identify potential damage, corrosion, or loosening.

[0003] The following problems exist in the traditional maintenance of the main cable of a suspension bridge:

[0004] 1. Traditional manual methods for inspecting the main cable of a suspension bridge are inefficient. The main cable is several kilometers long, and manual methods require closing the bridge or building a high-altitude operating platform, resulting in long inspection cycles and low efficiency.

[0005] 2. Manual methods cannot conduct a comprehensive and detailed inspection of the main cable. Workers can only visually inspect and perform simple tapping tests on some exposed parts, and cannot detect defects inside the main cable and in each layer of rope fibers.

[0006] 3. Manual methods cannot provide timely and effective online repairs for detected defects; only temporary measures or repairs can be performed during major overhauls, which poses significant risks.

[0007] Based on this, the present invention designs a suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot to solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a robot for the maintenance of the main cable of a suspension bridge to solve the problems mentioned above.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot, comprising a suspension bridge main cable and a maintenance robot, wherein the maintenance robot is sleeved on the outside of the suspension bridge main cable, characterized in that: the maintenance robot includes a first connecting component, and a second connecting component is respectively provided between the two sides of the two sets of the first connecting components;

[0010] The first connecting component includes a first mounting plate, and an embedded plate is mounted on the outer center of the first mounting plate;

[0011] The second connecting assembly includes a second mounting plate, a support plate is provided in the middle of the inner side of the second mounting plate, and a plurality of limiting slide rods are connected between the support plate and the second mounting plate. A compression spring is also sleeved on the outer side of one end of the limiting slide rod.

[0012] Based on the above technical features, the suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot designed in this scheme has beneficial effects such as efficient maintenance, stable connection, multi-functional application, flexible movement and accurate positioning. It can improve the maintenance efficiency of the main cable of the suspension bridge, reduce manpower input, reduce work risks, and has the ability to flexibly adapt to different maintenance needs, which helps to improve the safety, reliability and maintenance effect of the suspension bridge.

[0013] Preferably, in the above-mentioned suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot, the first mounting plate has an embedding groove in the middle, and the four corners of the inner wall of the embedding groove are respectively equipped with blocks. The two ends of the first mounting plate are respectively connected to hinge plates, and a hinge groove is also provided between the two sets of hinge plates.

[0014] Based on the above technical features, this solution uses an embedding groove opened in the middle of the first mounting plate for embedding connection of the embedding plate.

[0015] Preferably, in the above-mentioned suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot, grooves are respectively provided at both ends of the second mounting plate, and connecting through holes are respectively provided between the two sets of grooves and the middle of the hinge plate.

[0016] Based on the above technical features, this solution can assemble two sets of first mounting plates and two sets of second mounting plates together by opening connecting through holes between the two sets of grooves and the middle part of the hinge plate.

[0017] Preferably, in the above-mentioned suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot, the four corners of one side of the embedded plate are respectively provided with retaining grooves, the retaining grooves are matched with the retaining block structure, and the retaining grooves and retaining blocks are respectively provided with fixing holes.

[0018] Based on the above technical features, this solution uses four notches opened at the four corners of one side of the embedded plate. Since the notches match the structure of the notches and the notches, the embedded plate can be embedded and installed inside the embedded groove. The embedded plate can also be bolted and fixed inside the embedded groove by the fixing holes opened through the notches and the notches.

[0019] Preferably, in the above-mentioned suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot, the inner side of the embedded plate can selectively install detection and identification components and auxiliary maintenance components according to the usage of the suspension bridge main cable maintenance. The detection and identification components consist of a rotating tray and a high-precision sensor, and the auxiliary maintenance components consist of a fixed tray and a maintenance robotic arm.

[0020] Based on the above technical features, the maintenance robot designed in this solution can select appropriate components according to the maintenance needs of the main cable of the suspension bridge to achieve multiple functions, such as detection, identification and maintenance.

[0021] Preferably, in the above-mentioned suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot, a connecting base is installed in the middle of the inner side of the support plate, a roller frame is provided on the top of the connecting base, and a movable roller is movably connected inside the roller frame, and the movable roller is in rolling contact with the main cable of the suspension bridge.

[0022] Based on the above technical features, this solution enables the maintenance robot to move flexibly by using movable rollers that are movably connected inside the roller frame, since the movable rollers are in rolling contact with the main cable of the suspension bridge.

[0023] Preferably, in the above-mentioned suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot, a drive motor is also installed on the outer side of the roller frame, and the drive motor and the moving roller are connected by transmission.

[0024] Based on the above technical features, this solution uses a drive motor installed on one side of the roller frame. Since the drive motor and the moving roller are connected by a transmission, the moving roller can be driven to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise according to the direction of movement of the maintenance robot.

[0025] Preferably, in the above-mentioned suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot, a third connecting component is further connected between the first connecting component and the second connecting component. The third connecting component includes a positioning screw, which matches the connecting through hole structure. Both ends of the positioning screw are respectively threaded with fixing nuts.

[0026] Based on the above technical features, this solution can movably hinge two sets of first mounting plates and two sets of second mounting plates together by using positioning screws and fixing nuts, which can improve the flexibility of the maintenance robot to move freely on the surface of the main cable of the suspension bridge.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0028] 1. Stable structure: The first connecting component includes a first mounting plate and an embedded plate, and the second connecting component includes a second mounting plate, a support plate, a limiting slide bar and a compression spring. These components are interconnected and provide stable support through the limiting slide bar and the compression spring, ensuring the stability of the maintenance robot during the maintenance process.

[0029] 2. Multifunctional application: Detection and identification components and auxiliary maintenance components can be selectively installed on the inner side of the embedded plate. The detection and identification components consist of a rotating tray and a high-precision sensor, while the auxiliary maintenance components consist of a fixed tray and a maintenance robotic arm. Appropriate components can be selected according to the maintenance needs of the main cable of the suspension bridge to achieve multiple functions, such as detection, identification, and maintenance.

[0030] 3. Flexible movement: A connecting base and a roller frame are installed in the middle of the inner side of the support plate. The roller frame is movably connected to a movable roller. The maintenance robot can achieve rolling contact with the main cable of the suspension bridge through the movable roller, and the movement of the movable roller is driven by an external drive motor, so as to realize the flexible movement of the maintenance robot. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled first connecting component of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second connecting component structure of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the detection and identification component structure of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary maintenance component structure of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the support plate structure of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the third connecting component structure of the present invention.

[0039] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0040] 100. Main cable of suspension bridge; 200. Maintenance robot; 201. First connecting component; 201a. First mounting plate; 201a-1. Embedded slot; 201a-2. Stop block; 201a-3. Hinge plate; 201a-4. Hinge slot; 201b. Embedded plate; 201b-1. Stop groove; 201b-2. Fixing hole; 201b-3. Detection and identification component; 201b-3a. Rotating tray; 201b-3b. High-precision sensor; 201b-4. Auxiliary maintenance component; 201 b-4a, Fixed tray; 201b-4b, Maintenance robotic arm; 202, Second connecting assembly; 202a, Second mounting plate; 202a-1, Groove; 202a-2, Connecting through hole; 202b, Support plate; 202b-1, Connecting base; 202b-2, Roller frame; 202b-3, Moving roller; 202b-4, Drive motor; 202c, Limiting slide bar; 202d, Compression spring; 203, Third connecting assembly; 203a, Positioning screw; 203b, Fixing nut. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] Please see Figure 1-3 A suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot includes a suspension bridge main cable 100 and a maintenance robot 200. The maintenance robot 200 is sleeved on the outside of the suspension bridge main cable 100. The maintenance robot 200 includes a first connecting component 201, and a second connecting component 202 is respectively arranged between the two sides of the two sets of first connecting components 201. The first connecting component 201 includes a first mounting plate 201a, and an embedded plate 201b is installed on the outer middle of the first mounting plate 201a. The second connecting component 202 includes a second mounting plate 202a, and an embedded plate 201b is installed on the inner middle of the second mounting plate 202a. The system is equipped with a support plate 202b, and several sets of limiting slide rods 202c are connected between the support plate 202b and the second mounting plate 202a. A compression spring 202d is also sleeved on the outer side of one end of the limiting slide rod 202c. The suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot designed in this scheme has the beneficial effects of efficient maintenance, stable connection, multi-functional application, flexible movement and accurate positioning. It can improve the maintenance efficiency of the main cable of the suspension bridge, reduce manpower input, reduce work risks, and has the ability to flexibly adapt to different maintenance needs, which helps to improve the safety, reliability and maintenance effect of the suspension bridge.

[0043] Please see Figure 2-3In the first mounting plate 201a, an embedding groove 201a-1 is formed in the middle. Stoppers 201a-2 are installed at the four corners of the inner wall of the embedding groove 201a-1. Hinges 201a-3 are connected to both ends of the first mounting plate 201a. A hinge groove 201a-4 is formed between the two sets of hinges 201a-3. The embedding groove 201a-1 in the middle of the first mounting plate 201a is used for embedding the embedding plate 201b. Next, grooves 202a-1 are respectively provided at both ends of the second mounting plate 202a. Connecting through holes 202a-2 are respectively provided between the two sets of grooves 202a-1 and the middle of the hinge plate 201a-3. By using the connecting through holes 202a-2 respectively provided between the two sets of grooves 202a-1 and the middle of the hinge plate 201a-3, the two sets of first mounting plates 201a and the two sets of second mounting plates 202a can be assembled together.

[0044] Please see Figure 4-5 In the embedded plate 201b, four corners on one side are provided with retaining grooves 201b-1, which are structurally matched with the retaining block 201a-2. Fixing holes 201b-2 are also provided through the interiors of both retaining grooves 201b-1 and retaining block 201a-2. Because the retaining grooves 201b-1 and retaining blocks 201a-2 are structurally matched, the embedded plate 201b can be embedded into the interior of the embedded groove 201a-1. Furthermore, the fixing holes 201b-2 provided through the interiors of both retaining grooves 201b-1 and retaining block 201a-2 can also be used to fix the embedded plate. The embedded plate 201b inside the slot 201a-1 is bolted in place. The inner side of the embedded plate 201b can selectively install the detection and identification component 201b-3 and the auxiliary maintenance component 201b-4 according to the maintenance needs of the main cable 100 of the suspension bridge. The detection and identification component 201b-3 consists of a rotating tray 201b-3a and a high-precision sensor 201b-3b. The auxiliary maintenance component 201b-4 consists of a fixed tray 201b-4a and a maintenance robotic arm 201b-4b. The maintenance robot 200 designed in this scheme can select appropriate components according to the maintenance needs of the main cable of the suspension bridge to achieve multiple functions, such as detection, identification and maintenance.

[0045] Please see Figure 6In the middle of the inner side of the support plate 202b, a connecting base 202b-1 is installed. A roller frame 202b-2 is installed on the top of the connecting base 202b-1. A movable roller 202b-3 is movably connected inside the roller frame 202b-2. The movable roller 202b-3 has rolling contact with the main cable 100 of the suspension bridge. Through the movable roller 202b-3 movably connected inside the roller frame 202b-2, and because the movable roller 202b-3 has rolling contact with the main cable 100 of the suspension bridge, maintenance of the machine can be achieved. The robot 200 moves flexibly. A drive motor 202b-4 is also installed on the outer side of the roller frame 202b-2. The drive motor 202b-4 and the moving roller 202b-3 are connected by a transmission. By adding the drive motor 202b-4 to the outer side of the roller frame 202b-2, the moving roller 202b-3 can be driven to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise according to the moving direction of the maintenance robot 200.

[0046] Please see Figure 7 In the middle, a third connecting component 203 is also connected between the first connecting component 201 and the second connecting component 202. The third connecting component 203 includes a positioning screw 203a, which matches the structure of the connecting through hole 202a-2. The two ends of the positioning screw 203a are respectively threaded with fixing nuts 203b. Through the positioning screw 203a and the fixing nuts 203b, the two sets of first mounting plates 201a and the two sets of second mounting plates 202a can be movably hinged together, which can improve the flexibility of the maintenance robot 200 to move freely on the surface of the main cable 100 of the suspension bridge.

[0047] Working principle: The first connecting component 201 includes a first mounting plate 201a and an embedded plate 201b. The second connecting component 202 includes a second mounting plate 202a, a support plate 202b, a limiting slide bar 202c, and a compression spring 202d. These components are interconnected and provide stable support through the limiting slide bar 202c and the compression spring 202d, ensuring the stability of the maintenance robot 200 during the maintenance process.

[0048] The detection and identification component 201b-3 and the auxiliary maintenance component 201b-4 can be selectively installed on the inner side of the embedded plate 201b. The detection and identification component 201b-3 consists of a rotating tray 201b-3a and a high-precision sensor 201b-3b. The auxiliary maintenance component 201b-4 consists of a fixed tray 201b-4a and a maintenance robotic arm 201b-4b. Appropriate components can be selected according to the maintenance needs of the main cable of the suspension bridge to achieve multiple functions, such as detection, identification and maintenance.

[0049] A connecting base 202b-1 and a roller frame 202b-2 are installed in the middle of the inner side of the support plate 202b. A movable roller 202b-3 is movably connected inside the roller frame 202b-2. The maintenance robot 200 can achieve rolling contact with the main cable of the suspension bridge through the movable roller 202b-3, and the movement of the movable roller 202b-3 is driven by an external drive motor 202b-4, so as to realize the flexible movement of the maintenance robot 200.

[0050] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0051] The preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed above are merely illustrative of the invention. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the invention to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of the invention, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize the invention. The invention is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot, comprising a suspension bridge main cable (100) and a maintenance robot (200), wherein the maintenance robot (200) is sleeved on the outside of the suspension bridge main cable (100), characterized in that: The maintenance robot (200) includes a first connecting component (201), and a second connecting component (202) is respectively provided between the two sides of the two sets of the first connecting components (201). The first connecting component (201) includes a first mounting plate (201a), and an embedded plate (201b) is mounted on the outer center of the first mounting plate (201a). The second connecting assembly (202) includes a second mounting plate (202a), a support plate (202b) is provided in the middle of the inner side of the second mounting plate (202a), and a plurality of sets of limiting slide rods (202c) are connected between the support plate (202b) and the second mounting plate (202a). A compression spring (202d) is also sleeved on the outer side of one end of the limiting slide rod (202c). The first mounting plate (201a) has an embedded groove (201a-1) in the middle, and a stop block (201a-2) is installed at each of the four corners of the inner wall of the embedded groove (201a-1). The two ends of the first mounting plate (201a) are respectively connected to hinge plates (201a-3), and a hinge groove (201a-4) is also provided between the two sets of hinge plates (201a-3). The four corners of one side of the embedded plate (201b) are respectively provided with retaining grooves (201b-1), and the retaining grooves (201b-1) are structurally matched with the retaining blocks (201a-2). The retaining grooves (201b-1) and the retaining blocks (201a-2) are respectively provided with fixing holes (201b-2). The inner side of the embedded plate (201b) can selectively install detection and identification components (201b-3) and auxiliary maintenance components (201b-4) according to the maintenance of the main cable (100) of the suspension bridge. The detection and identification component (201b-3) consists of a rotating tray (201b-3a) and a high-precision sensor (201b-3b). The auxiliary maintenance component (201b-4) consists of a fixed tray (201b-4a) and a maintenance robotic arm (201b-4b). A connecting base (202b-1) is installed in the middle of the inner side of the support plate (202b). A roller frame (202b-2) is provided on the top of the connecting base (202b-1). A movable roller (202b-3) is movably connected inside the roller frame (202b-2). The movable roller (202b-3) is in rolling contact with the main cable (100) of the suspension bridge. A drive motor (202b-4) is also installed on the outer side of the roller frame (202b-2). The drive motor (202b-4) is connected to the movable roller (202b-3) by transmission. A third connecting component (203) is also connected between the first connecting component (201) and the second connecting component (202). The third connecting component (203) includes a positioning screw (203a), which is matched with the structure of the connecting through hole (202a-2). Both ends of the positioning screw (203a) are respectively threaded with fixing nuts (203b).

2. The suspension bridge main cable maintenance robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second mounting plate (202a) has grooves (202a-1) at both ends on both sides, and connecting through holes (202a-2) are respectively provided between the two sets of grooves (202a-1) and the middle of the hinge plate (201a-3).

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