An underwater cable pipeline clearing robot
By designing an underwater cable pipeline dredging robot, and utilizing support, movement, and sealing mechanisms, the problem of existing equipment's inability to clear blockages has been solved, achieving efficient dredging and convenient movement, thus improving the equipment's practicality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- STATE GRID HENAN ELECTRIC POWER
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing underwater cable dredging equipment is ineffective at clearing blockages such as plant roots, aquatic shellfish, and aquatic algae, and is also not convenient for cleaning impurities under the cable, making it impractical.
An underwater cable pipeline dredging robot was designed, comprising a support mechanism, a moving mechanism, a sealing mechanism, and a dredging mechanism. The robot moves in the pipeline via the support mechanism, uses the dredging mechanism to dredge and clean the pipeline, and combines the sealing mechanism to seal specific sections and heat to kill plant roots, aquatic shellfish, and aquatic algae.
It improves the dredging effect of underwater cable pipelines, facilitates the cleaning of impurities under the cables, and kills blockages through heating, thus enhancing the practicality and convenience of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of underwater cable pipeline dredging, and in particular to an underwater cable pipeline dredging robot. Background Technology
[0002] Underwater cable conduits are structures specifically designed for the laying and protection of underwater cables. After prolonged use, the interior of underwater cable conduits is easily clogged by impurities, plant roots, aquatic shellfish, and algae, making it inconvenient for workers to pass new cables through them. Therefore, when laying new cables, it is necessary to use a municipal pipeline dredging device disclosed in utility model patent CN220184241U and a high-pressure pipeline dredging device and high-pressure pump disclosed in invention patent CN116623783A to spray high-pressure water into the underwater cable conduit for internal transport.
[0003] However, during use, it was found that the existing dredging equipment has a relatively simple mechanism, making it difficult to eradicate plant roots, aquatic shellfish, and aquatic algae in underwater cable pipelines. It is also inconvenient to clean impurities under the cables in underwater cable pipelines, resulting in poor practicality. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an underwater cable pipeline dredging robot to improve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an underwater cable pipeline dredging robot that places a support mechanism in an underwater cable pipeline, drives the support mechanism to move in the underwater cable pipeline through a moving mechanism, dredges the interior of the underwater cable pipeline through a dredging mechanism, and cleans plant roots, aquatic shellfish and aquatic algae in the underwater cable pipeline through a sealing mechanism in conjunction with the dredging mechanism.
[0005] The present invention discloses an underwater cable pipeline dredging robot, which includes a support mechanism; it also includes a moving mechanism, a sealing mechanism, and a dredging mechanism, all of which are mounted on the support mechanism.
[0006] The moving mechanism adjusts the position of the supporting mechanism, the sealing mechanism seals a section of the underwater cable conduit, and the unblocking mechanism unblocks the interior of the underwater cable conduit.
[0007] The support mechanism is placed in the underwater cable duct, and the moving mechanism drives the support mechanism to move in the underwater cable duct. At the same time, the unblocking mechanism unblocks the inside of the underwater cable duct, and the sealing mechanism works in conjunction with the unblocking mechanism to clean the plant roots, aquatic shellfish and aquatic algae in the underwater cable duct.
[0008] Preferably, the support mechanism includes two sets of frames, multiple sets of guide rails, multiple sets of first electric cylinders, multiple sets of first support frames, multiple sets of first telescopic rods, multiple sets of driven wheels, and a limiting mechanism. The multiple sets of guide rails are respectively mounted on the two sets of frames, and the two sets of first support frames are respectively slidably mounted on the multiple sets of guide rails. One end of each set of first electric cylinders is mounted on one set of frames, and the other end of each set of first electric cylinders is mounted on one set of first support frames. The multiple sets of first telescopic rods are respectively mounted on the two sets of frames and the multiple sets of first support frames. The multiple sets of driven wheels are respectively mounted on the multiple sets of first telescopic rods, and the limiting mechanism is mounted on the frame. The two sets of frames are then joined together to form a circle, allowing the limiting mechanism to support the cable in the underwater cable conduit. The two sets of frames are then connected by bolts. By adjusting the length of the multiple sets of first telescopic rods, the multiple sets of driven wheels are supported on the inner wall of the underwater cable conduit, facilitating adjustment of the unblocking position and improving the practicality of the equipment.
[0009] Preferably, the limiting mechanism includes two sets of springs and two sets of support shafts. One end of each set of springs is mounted on one set of frames, and the other end of each set of support shafts is mounted on the other end of each set of springs. The cable in the underwater cable pipeline is placed between the two sets of support shafts, and then the two sets of frames are connected together. The cable is limited by the two sets of support shafts. When the equipment moves in the underwater cable pipeline, the cable is supported by the two sets of support shafts, which facilitates the cleaning mechanism to remove impurities under the cable, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.
[0010] Preferably, the moving mechanism includes two sets of winding shafts, two sets of first motors, two sets of wire ropes, a safety buckle, two sets of second support frames, two sets of second telescopic rods, multiple sets of drive wheels, multiple sets of second motors, and a braking mechanism. The two sets of winding shafts are rotatably mounted on the left and right ends of the top frame, respectively. Both sets of first motors are fixedly mounted on the top frame and provide power to the two sets of winding shafts. The two sets of wire ropes are wound onto the two sets of winding shafts. The safety buckle is mounted on one end of one set of wire ropes. Both sets of second support frames are mounted on one end of the other set of wire ropes. The two sets of second telescopic rods are mounted on the two sets of second support frames. Multiple sets of drive wheels are rotatably mounted on the two sets of second telescopic rods. Multiple sets of second motors are fixedly mounted on the two sets of second telescopic rods and provide constant force to the multiple sets of drive wheels. The braking mechanism is mounted on the two sets of second telescopic rods. The safety buckle is hung outside the underwater cable conduit. After securing the components, connect the two sets of second support frames together. By adjusting the lengths of the two sets of second telescopic rods, multiple sets of drive wheels are supported on the inner wall of the underwater cable duct. Multiple sets of second motors are activated, driving the drive wheels to move inside the underwater cable duct. Simultaneously, a set of first motors runs in reverse, causing a set of winding shafts to unwind a set of wire ropes. After moving the two sets of second support frames to the blockage location in the underwater cable duct, the braking mechanism supports the multiple sets of drive wheels. Then, one set of first motors runs forward while the other runs in reverse, causing a set of winding shafts to wind up a set of wire ropes and another set of winding shafts to unwind another set of wire ropes, moving the equipment to the blockage location. After clearing the underwater cable duct, the other set of first motors runs in reverse, causing the other set of winding shafts to wind up another set of wire ropes, moving the equipment outside the underwater cable duct, thus improving the equipment's practicality.
[0011] Preferably, the braking mechanism includes multiple sets of second electric cylinders and multiple sets of brake blocks. The multiple sets of second electric cylinders are respectively mounted on two sets of second telescopic rods, and the multiple sets of brake blocks are respectively mounted on the multiple sets of second electric cylinders. By extending the multiple sets of second electric cylinders, the multiple sets of brake blocks are supported on the inner wall of the underwater cable pipeline to brake the multiple sets of drive wheels, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.
[0012] Preferably, the unblocking mechanism includes a heating mechanism and a flushing mechanism, both of which are mounted on the top frame. The flushing mechanism flushes impurities in the underwater cable conduit to unblock it, while the heating mechanism, in conjunction with the sealing mechanism, cleans plant roots, aquatic shellfish, and aquatic algae from the underwater cable conduit, thereby improving the equipment's practicality.
[0013] Preferably, the flushing mechanism includes a water supply pipe, a rotary joint, a spray pipe, multiple sets of first high-pressure nozzles, and multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles. The water supply pipe is rotatably mounted on the top frame, the rotary joint is rotatably mounted on one end of the water supply pipe, and the spray pipe is mounted on the other end of the water supply pipe. Both the multiple sets of first and second high-pressure nozzles are mounted on the spray pipe. The rotary joint is connected to a pressurization device. When the device moves within the underwater cable pipeline, the pressurized water is sprayed out through the multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles. Simultaneously, the impact force generated by the water sprayed from the multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles causes the spray pipe to rotate, flushing the inner wall of the underwater cable pipeline with the water sprayed from the multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles. When a blockage is encountered, the multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles are closed, and the multiple sets of first high-pressure nozzles are opened, allowing the pressurized water to be sprayed out to clean the blockage impurities, thereby improving the practicality of the device.
[0014] Preferably, the water supply pipe, heating pipe, and propeller are mounted on the top frame, the heating pipe, and the propeller. The water supply pipe is connected to a water source. After a section of the underwater cable is sealed by a sealing mechanism, water is discharged into the underwater cable. At the same time, the heating pipe and propeller are turned on, allowing the water to circulate in the heating pipe. The water is heated to 90 degrees Celsius by the heating pipe, killing plant roots, aquatic shellfish, and aquatic algae in the underwater cable, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.
[0015] Preferably, the sealing mechanism includes a third support frame, multiple sets of third electric cylinders, multiple sets of first connecting rods, multiple sets of second connecting rods, a sealing cloth, a first sealing airbag, and multiple sets of second sealing airbags. The third support frame is slidably mounted on the first support frame. The multiple sets of third electric cylinders are all fixedly mounted on the first support frame, and one end of each set of third electric cylinders is connected to the third support frame. One end of each set of first connecting rods is rotatably mounted on the first support frame. One end of each set of second connecting rods is rotatably mounted on the multiple sets of first connecting rods, and the other end of each set of second connecting rods is rotatably mounted on the third support frame. The sealing cloth is mounted on the multiple sets of first connecting rods. The sealing airbag is installed on the edge of the sealing cloth, and multiple sets of second sealing airbags are installed on two sets of frames respectively. The first and second sealing airbags are connected to the air pump. The positions of multiple sets of first support frames are adjusted by extending or retracting multiple sets of first electric cylinders. Then, the positions of multiple sets of first support frames are adjusted by retracting multiple sets of third electric cylinders. The third support frames cooperate with multiple sets of second connecting rods to drive the multiple sets of first connecting rods to stand up. Then, the air pump discharges air into the first and second sealing airbags, causing the first and second sealing airbags to expand and seal a section of the underwater cable pipeline, which facilitates the storage of hot water and improves the practicality of the equipment.
[0016] Preferably, the sealing cloth is equipped with an electrically controlled valve; when water is drained into the unfolded sealing mechanism, the air in the sealing mechanism is discharged through the electrically controlled valve, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0018] 1. By sealing a section of the underwater cable conduit and then draining water into it, the plant roots, aquatic shellfish, and aquatic algae in the underwater cable conduit are killed by heating the water, thereby improving the equipment's unblocking effect.
[0019] 2. By lifting the cable during the dredging process, the equipment can easily clean up the impurities under the cable;
[0020] 3. Improve the ease of moving the equipment in underwater cable ducts by using a moving mechanism for traction. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first isometric structure of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second isometric structure of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 5 This is an isometric enlarged structural diagram of the frame and sealing cloth of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a first axonometric enlarged structural diagram of the second support frame and drive wheel of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 7 This is a second axonometric enlarged structural diagram of the second support frame and drive wheel of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 8 This is the present invention. Figure 7 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the diagram;
[0029] Figure 9 This is a frontal cross-sectional view of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the right-side cross-sectional structure of the present invention;
[0031] Figure 11 This is a first axonometric enlarged structural diagram of the first support frame and sealing cloth of the present invention;
[0032] Figure 12 This is a second axonometric enlarged structural diagram of the first support frame and sealing cloth of the present invention.
[0033] The following components are labeled in the attached diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Guide rail; 3. First electric cylinder; 4. First support frame; 5. First telescopic rod; 6. Driven wheel; 7. Spring; 8. Support shaft; 9. Winding shaft; 10. First motor; 11. Steel wire rope; 12. Safety buckle; 13. Second support frame; 14. Second telescopic rod; 15. Drive wheel; 16. Second motor; 17. Second electric cylinder; 18. Brake block; 19. Water supply pipe; 20. Rotary joint; 21. Water spray pipe; 22. First high-pressure nozzle; 23. Second high-pressure nozzle; 24. Water supply pipe; 25. Heating pipe; 26. Propeller; 28. Third support frame; 29. Third electric cylinder; 30. First connecting rod; 31. Second connecting rod; 32. Sealing cloth; 33. First sealing airbag; 34. Second sealing airbag. Detailed Implementation
[0034] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete.
[0035] Example 1
[0036] An underwater cable pipeline dredging robot includes a support mechanism; it also includes a moving mechanism, a sealing mechanism, and a dredging mechanism, all of which are mounted on the support mechanism.
[0037] The moving mechanism adjusts the position of the supporting mechanism, the sealing mechanism seals a section of the underwater cable conduit, and the unblocking mechanism unblocks the interior of the underwater cable conduit.
[0038] The support mechanism includes two sets of frames 1, multiple sets of guide rails 2, multiple sets of first electric cylinders 3, multiple sets of first support frames 4, multiple sets of first telescopic rods 5, multiple sets of driven wheels 6, and a limiting mechanism. The multiple sets of guide rails 2 are respectively installed on the two sets of frames 1, the two sets of first support frames 4 are respectively slidably installed on the multiple sets of guide rails 2, one end of the multiple sets of first electric cylinders 3 is respectively installed on the two sets of frames 1, the other end of the multiple sets of first electric cylinders 3 is respectively installed on the two sets of first support frames 4, the multiple sets of first telescopic rods 5 are respectively installed on the two sets of frames 1 and the multiple sets of first support frames 4, the multiple sets of driven wheels 6 are respectively installed on the multiple sets of first telescopic rods 5, and the limiting mechanism is installed on the frame 1.
[0039] The limiting mechanism includes two sets of springs 7 and two sets of support shafts 8. One end of each set of springs 7 is mounted on one set of frame 1, and the other end of each set of support shafts 8 is mounted on the other end of each set of springs 7.
[0040] The moving mechanism includes two sets of winding shafts 9, two sets of first motors 10, two sets of wire ropes 11, safety buckles 12, two sets of second support frames 13, two sets of second telescopic rods 14, multiple sets of drive wheels 15, multiple sets of second motors 16, and a braking mechanism. The two sets of winding shafts 9 are rotatably mounted on the left and right ends of the top frame 1, respectively. The two sets of first motors 10 are fixedly mounted on the top frame 1, and the two sets of first motors 10 provide power to the two sets of winding shafts 9, respectively. The two sets of wire ropes 11 are wound onto the two sets of winding shafts. On the 9th, the safety buckle 12 is installed on one end of a set of steel wire ropes 11, the two sets of second support frames 13 are each installed on one end of another set of steel wire ropes 11, the two sets of second telescopic rods 14 are respectively installed on the two sets of second support frames 13, the multiple sets of drive wheels 15 are respectively rotatably installed on the two sets of second telescopic rods 14, the multiple sets of second motors 16 are respectively fixedly installed on the two sets of second telescopic rods 14, and the multiple sets of second motors 16 provide constant force to the multiple sets of drive wheels 15. The braking mechanism is installed on the two sets of second telescopic rods 14.
[0041] The braking mechanism includes multiple sets of second electric cylinders 17 and multiple sets of brake blocks 18. The multiple sets of second electric cylinders 17 are respectively installed on two sets of second telescopic rods 14, and the multiple sets of brake blocks 18 are respectively installed on the multiple sets of second electric cylinders 17.
[0042] The unblocking mechanism includes a heating mechanism and a flushing mechanism, both of which are mounted on the top frame 1;
[0043] The rinsing mechanism includes a water supply pipe 19, a rotary joint 20, a water spray pipe 21, multiple sets of first high-pressure nozzles 22 and multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles 23. The water supply pipe 19 is rotatably mounted on the top frame 1, the rotary joint 20 is rotatably mounted on one end of the water supply pipe 19, the water spray pipe 21 is mounted on the other end of the water supply pipe 19, and the multiple sets of first high-pressure nozzles 22 and multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles 23 are all mounted on the water spray pipe 21.
[0044] The water supply pipe 24, heating pipe 25, and propeller 26 are described above. The water supply pipe 24 is installed on the top frame 1, the heating pipe 25 is installed on the water supply pipe 24, and the propeller 26 is installed on the heating pipe 25.
[0045] Connect the rotary joint 20 to the pressurization equipment, connect the water pipe 24 to the water source, and hang the safety buckle 12 on a sturdy component outside the underwater cable pipeline. Then connect the two sets of second support frames 13 together. By adjusting the length of the two sets of second telescopic rods 14, multiple sets of drive wheels 15 are supported on the inner wall of the underwater cable pipeline. Close the two sets of frames 1 to form a circle, so that the limiting mechanism supports the cable in the underwater cable pipeline. Then connect the two sets of frames 1 with bolts. Then, by adjusting the length of the multiple sets of first telescopic rods 5, multiple sets of driven wheels 6 are supported on the inner wall of the underwater cable pipeline. Open the multiple The second motor 16 drives multiple sets of drive wheels 15 to move inside the underwater cable conduit, moving the equipment to the blockage position. Multiple sets of second electric cylinders 17 extend, causing multiple sets of brake blocks 18 to support the drive wheels 15 against the inner wall of the underwater cable conduit, braking them. Simultaneously, a first motor 10 reverses direction, causing a set of winding shafts 9 to release a set of wire ropes 11. After moving the two sets of second support frames 13 to the blockage position in the underwater cable conduit, the braking mechanism supports the drive wheels 15. Then, one first motor 10 moves forward while the other first motor 10 reverses direction. The system moves the equipment to the blockage location by having one set of winding shafts 9 wind up one set of wire ropes 11 and another set of winding shafts 9 unwind another set of wire ropes 11. During the movement of the support mechanism, pressurized water is sprayed out through multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles 23. Simultaneously, the impact force generated by the water sprayed from the multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles 23 causes the water spray pipe 21 to rotate, flushing the inner wall of the underwater cable conduit with the water sprayed from the multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles 23. When a blockage is encountered, the multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles 23 are closed, and the multiple sets of first high-pressure nozzles 22 are opened, allowing the water to flow through the multiple sets of first high-pressure nozzles 22... 2. The pressurized water is sprayed out to clear the blockage of impurities. Then, after the sealing mechanism seals a section of the underwater cable pipeline, the water supply pipe 24 discharges water into the underwater cable pipeline. At the same time, the heating pipe 25 and the propeller 26 are turned on, so that the water circulates in the heating pipe 25. The water is heated to 90 degrees Celsius by the heating pipe 25, which kills the plant roots, aquatic shellfish and aquatic algae in the underwater cable pipeline. Then, another set of first motors 10 runs in reverse, and another set of winding shafts 9 winds up another set of steel wire ropes 11, moving the equipment outside the underwater cable pipeline, thereby improving the practicality of the equipment.
[0046] Example 2
[0047] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, an underwater cable pipeline dredging robot includes a support mechanism; it also includes a moving mechanism, a sealing mechanism, and a dredging mechanism, all of which are mounted on the support mechanism.
[0048] The moving mechanism adjusts the position of the supporting mechanism, the sealing mechanism seals a section of the underwater cable conduit, and the unblocking mechanism unblocks the interior of the underwater cable conduit.
[0049] The support mechanism includes two sets of frames 1, multiple sets of guide rails 2, multiple sets of first electric cylinders 3, multiple sets of first support frames 4, multiple sets of first telescopic rods 5, multiple sets of driven wheels 6, and a limiting mechanism. The multiple sets of guide rails 2 are respectively installed on the two sets of frames 1, the two sets of first support frames 4 are respectively slidably installed on the multiple sets of guide rails 2, one end of the multiple sets of first electric cylinders 3 is respectively installed on the two sets of frames 1, the other end of the multiple sets of first electric cylinders 3 is respectively installed on the two sets of first support frames 4, the multiple sets of first telescopic rods 5 are respectively installed on the two sets of frames 1 and the multiple sets of first support frames 4, the multiple sets of driven wheels 6 are respectively installed on the multiple sets of first telescopic rods 5, and the limiting mechanism is installed on the frame 1.
[0050] The limiting mechanism includes two sets of springs 7 and two sets of support shafts 8. One end of each set of springs 7 is mounted on one set of frame 1, and the other end of each set of support shafts 8 is mounted on the other end of each set of springs 7.
[0051] The moving mechanism includes two sets of winding shafts 9, two sets of first motors 10, two sets of wire ropes 11, safety buckles 12, two sets of second support frames 13, two sets of second telescopic rods 14, multiple sets of drive wheels 15, multiple sets of second motors 16, and a braking mechanism. The two sets of winding shafts 9 are rotatably mounted on the left and right ends of the top frame 1, respectively. The two sets of first motors 10 are fixedly mounted on the top frame 1, and the two sets of first motors 10 provide power to the two sets of winding shafts 9, respectively. The two sets of wire ropes 11 are wound onto the two sets of winding shafts. On the 9th, the safety buckle 12 is installed on one end of a set of steel wire ropes 11, the two sets of second support frames 13 are each installed on one end of another set of steel wire ropes 11, the two sets of second telescopic rods 14 are respectively installed on the two sets of second support frames 13, the multiple sets of drive wheels 15 are respectively rotatably installed on the two sets of second telescopic rods 14, the multiple sets of second motors 16 are respectively fixedly installed on the two sets of second telescopic rods 14, and the multiple sets of second motors 16 provide constant force to the multiple sets of drive wheels 15. The braking mechanism is installed on the two sets of second telescopic rods 14.
[0052] The braking mechanism includes multiple sets of second electric cylinders 17 and multiple sets of brake blocks 18. The multiple sets of second electric cylinders 17 are respectively installed on two sets of second telescopic rods 14, and the multiple sets of brake blocks 18 are respectively installed on the multiple sets of second electric cylinders 17.
[0053] The unblocking mechanism includes a heating mechanism and a flushing mechanism, both of which are mounted on the top frame 1;
[0054] The rinsing mechanism includes a water supply pipe 19, a rotary joint 20, a water spray pipe 21, multiple sets of first high-pressure nozzles 22 and multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles 23. The water supply pipe 19 is rotatably mounted on the top frame 1, the rotary joint 20 is rotatably mounted on one end of the water supply pipe 19, the water spray pipe 21 is mounted on the other end of the water supply pipe 19, and the multiple sets of first high-pressure nozzles 22 and multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles 23 are all mounted on the water spray pipe 21.
[0055] The water supply pipe 24, heating pipe 25, and propeller 26 are described above. The water supply pipe 24 is installed on the top frame 1, the heating pipe 25 is installed on the water supply pipe 24, and the propeller 26 is installed on the heating pipe 25.
[0056] The sealing mechanism includes a third support frame 28, multiple sets of third electric cylinders 29, multiple sets of first connecting rods 30, multiple sets of second connecting rods 31, a sealing cloth 32, a first sealing airbag 33, and multiple sets of second sealing airbags 34. The third support frame 28 is slidably mounted on the first support frame 4. The multiple sets of third electric cylinders 29 are all fixedly mounted on the first support frame 4, and one end of each set of third electric cylinders 29 is connected to the third support frame 28. One end of each set of first connecting rods 30 is rotatably mounted on the first support frame 4. One end of each set of second connecting rods 31 is rotatably mounted on the multiple sets of first connecting rods 30, and the other end of each set of second connecting rods 31 is rotatably mounted on the third support frame 28. The sealing cloth 32 is mounted on the multiple sets of first connecting rods 30. The first sealing airbag 33 is mounted on the edge of the sealing cloth 32. The multiple sets of second sealing airbags 34 are respectively mounted on two sets of frames 1.
[0057] An electrically controlled valve is provided on the sealing cloth 32;
[0058] Connect the rotary joint 20 to the pressurization equipment, connect the water pipe 24 to the water source, connect the first sealing airbag 33 and the second sealing airbag 34 to the air pump, and hang the safety buckle 12 on a sturdy component outside the underwater cable pipeline. Then connect the two sets of second support frames 13 together. By adjusting the length of the two sets of second telescopic rods 14, multiple sets of drive wheels 15 are supported on the inner wall of the underwater cable pipeline. Close the two sets of frames 1 to form a circle, so that the limiting mechanism supports the cable in the underwater cable pipeline. Then connect the two sets of frames 1 with bolts. Then, by adjusting the length of the multiple sets of first telescopic rods 5, multiple sets of driven wheels 6 are supported on the inner wall of the underwater cable pipeline. Turn on the multiple sets of second motors 16 to drive multiple... The drive wheels 15 move inside the underwater cable conduit, moving the equipment to the blocked position. Multiple sets of second electric cylinders 17 extend, causing multiple sets of brake blocks 18 to support the inner wall of the underwater cable conduit, braking the drive wheels 15. Simultaneously, a set of first motors 10 reverses, causing a set of winding shafts 9 to unwind a set of wire ropes 11. After moving the two sets of second support frames 13 to the blocked position in the underwater cable conduit, the braking mechanism supports the drive wheels 15. Then, one set of first motors 10 moves forward while another set reverses, causing one set of winding shafts 9 to wind up a set of wire ropes 11, and another set of winding shafts 9 to unwind another set of wire ropes 11, moving the equipment to the blocked position. During the movement of the support mechanism, pressurized water is sprayed out through multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles 23. Simultaneously, the impact force generated by the water sprayed from the multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles 23 causes the water spray pipe 21 to rotate. The water sprayed from the multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles 23 flushes the inner wall of the underwater cable pipeline. When a blockage is encountered, the multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles 23 are closed, and the multiple sets of first high-pressure nozzles 22 are opened. The pressurized water sprayed from the multiple sets of first high-pressure nozzles 22 clears the blockage impurities. Then, the positions of the multiple sets of first support frames 4 are adjusted by extending or retracting the multiple sets of first electric cylinders 3. Afterwards, the positions of the third support frames 28 and the multiple sets of second connecting rods 31 are adjusted by retracting the multiple sets of third electric cylinders 29. The device moves by raising multiple sets of first connecting rods 30, then using an air pump to expel air into the first sealing airbag 33 and the second sealing airbag 34, causing them to expand and seal one end of the underwater cable pipeline. This allows the water supply pipe 24 to discharge water into the underwater cable pipeline. Simultaneously, the heating pipe 25 and the propeller 26 are turned on, causing the water to circulate in the heating pipe 25. The water is heated to 90 degrees Celsius by the heating pipe 25, killing plant roots, aquatic shellfish, and aquatic algae inside the underwater cable pipeline. Then, another set of first motors 10 reverses the direction, causing another set of winding shafts 9 to wind up another set of steel wire ropes 11, moving the device outside the underwater cable pipeline, thereby improving the device's practicality.
[0059] The main functions achieved by this invention are: improving dredging efficiency, dredging convenience, and improving equipment applicability;
[0060] 1. Improved dredging effect: During the dredging process, the cable is lifted to facilitate the equipment to clean the impurities under the cable. A section of the underwater cable pipeline is sealed and water is drained into it. The water is heated to kill plant roots, aquatic shellfish and algae in the underwater cable pipeline, thereby improving the equipment's dredging effect.
[0061] 2. Ease of dredging: The mobile mechanism improves the ease of moving the equipment in underwater cable pipelines by means of traction;
[0062] 3. Improve equipment applicability: By adjusting the diameter of the sealing mechanism, the equipment can be used for unblocking operations in pipelines of different diameters.
[0063] The underwater cable pipeline clearing robot of the present invention uses common mechanical methods for installation, connection, or setup, and can be implemented as long as it achieves the beneficial effect. The sturdy components can be the support of the underwater cable pipeline or the edge of the underwater cable pipeline. The pipelines connected to the rotary joint 20, the water supply pipe 24, and the first sealing airbag 33 and the second sealing airbag 34 all pass through multiple sets of second sealing airbags 34, and the cables supported by the two sets of support shafts 8 also pass through multiple sets of second sealing airbags 34. The first electric cylinder 3, the first motor 10, the safety buckle 12, the second motor 16, the second electric cylinder 17, the first high-pressure nozzle 22, the second high-pressure nozzle 23, the propeller 26, and the third electric cylinder 29 of the underwater cable pipeline clearing robot of the present invention are commercially available. Technicians in the industry only need to install and operate them according to the accompanying instruction manual, without requiring any creative work from those skilled in the art.
[0064] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. An underwater cable pipeline dredging robot, comprising a support mechanism; characterized in that, It also includes a moving mechanism, a sealing mechanism, and a clearing mechanism, all of which are mounted on a support mechanism; the support mechanism includes two sets of frames (1), multiple sets of guide rails (2), and multiple sets of first support frames (4), with the multiple sets of guide rails (2) mounted on the two sets of frames (1) respectively, and the two sets of first support frames (4) slidably mounted on the multiple sets of guide rails (2); The sealing mechanism includes a third support frame (28), multiple sets of third electric cylinders (29), multiple sets of first connecting rods (30), multiple sets of second connecting rods (31), a sealing cloth (32), a first sealing airbag (33), and multiple sets of second sealing airbags (34). The third support frame (28) is slidably mounted on the first support frame (4), and the multiple sets of third electric cylinders (29) are all fixedly mounted on the first support frame (4), with one end of each set of third electric cylinders (29) connected to the third support frame (28). One end of each of the first connecting rods (30) is rotatably mounted on the first support frame (4), one end of each of the multiple sets of second connecting rods (31) is rotatably mounted on the multiple sets of first connecting rods (30), the other end of each of the multiple sets of second connecting rods (31) is rotatably mounted on the third support frame (28), the sealing cloth (32) is mounted on the multiple sets of first connecting rods (30), the first sealing airbag (33) is mounted on the edge of the sealing cloth (32), and the multiple sets of second sealing airbags (34) are mounted on the two sets of frames (1); The moving mechanism adjusts the position of the supporting mechanism, the sealing mechanism seals a section of the underwater cable conduit, and the unblocking mechanism unblocks the underwater cable conduit. By sealing a section of the underwater cable conduit and then draining water into it, the plant roots, aquatic shellfish, and aquatic algae in the underwater cable conduit are killed by heating the water.
2. The underwater cable pipeline dredging robot as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support mechanism also includes multiple sets of first electric cylinders (3), multiple sets of first telescopic rods (5), multiple sets of driven wheels (6) and a limiting mechanism. One end of each set of first electric cylinders (3) is installed on two sets of frames (1), and the other end of each set of first electric cylinders (3) is installed on two sets of first support frames (4). Multiple sets of first telescopic rods (5) are installed on two sets of frames (1) and multiple sets of first support frames (4). Multiple sets of driven wheels (6) are installed on multiple sets of first telescopic rods (5). The limiting mechanism is installed on the frame (1).
3. The underwater cable pipeline dredging robot as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting mechanism includes two sets of springs (7) and two sets of support shafts (8). One end of each set of springs (7) is mounted on one set of frame (1), and the other end of each set of support shafts (8) is mounted on the other end of each set of springs (7).
4. The underwater cable pipeline dredging robot as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The moving mechanism includes two sets of winding shafts (9), two sets of first motors (10), two sets of steel wire ropes (11), a safety buckle (12), two sets of second support frames (13), two sets of second telescopic rods (14), multiple sets of drive wheels (15), multiple sets of second motors (16), and a braking mechanism. The two sets of winding shafts (9) are rotatably mounted on the left and right ends of the top frame (1), respectively. The two sets of first motors (10) are fixedly mounted on the top frame (1), and the two sets of first motors (10) provide power to the two sets of winding shafts (9) respectively. The two sets of steel wire ropes (11) are wound onto the two sets of winding shafts (9) respectively. On the shaft (9), the safety buckle (12) is installed on one end of a set of wire ropes (11), the two sets of second support frames (13) are installed on one end of another set of wire ropes (11), the two sets of second telescopic rods (14) are respectively installed on the two sets of second support frames (13), the multiple sets of drive wheels (15) are respectively rotatably installed on the two sets of second telescopic rods (14), the multiple sets of second motors (16) are respectively fixedly installed on the two sets of second telescopic rods (14), and the multiple sets of second motors (16) provide power to the multiple sets of drive wheels (15) respectively, and the braking mechanism is installed on the two sets of second telescopic rods (14).
5. The underwater cable pipeline dredging robot as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The braking mechanism includes multiple sets of second electric cylinders (17) and multiple sets of brake blocks (18). The multiple sets of second electric cylinders (17) are respectively installed on two sets of second telescopic rods (14), and the multiple sets of brake blocks (18) are respectively installed on the multiple sets of second electric cylinders (17).
6. The underwater cable pipeline dredging robot as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The unblocking mechanism includes a heating mechanism and a flushing mechanism, both of which are mounted on the top frame (1).
7. The underwater cable pipeline dredging robot as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The rinsing mechanism includes a first water supply pipe (19), a rotary joint (20), a spray pipe (21), multiple sets of first high-pressure nozzles (22) and multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles (23). The first water supply pipe (19) is rotatably mounted on the top frame (1), the rotary joint (20) is rotatably mounted on one end of the first water supply pipe (19), the spray pipe (21) is mounted on the other end of the first water supply pipe (19), and the multiple sets of first high-pressure nozzles (22) and multiple sets of second high-pressure nozzles (23) are all mounted on the spray pipe (21).
8. The underwater cable pipeline dredging robot as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The heating mechanism includes a second water supply pipe (24), a heating pipe (25) and a propeller (26). The second water supply pipe (24) is installed on the top frame (1), the heating pipe (25) is installed on the second water supply pipe (24), and the propeller (26) is installed on the heating pipe (25).
9. The underwater cable pipeline dredging robot as described in claim 8, characterized in that, An electrically controlled valve is provided on the sealing cloth (32).
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