An integrated device for dredging and repairing

By designing an integrated silt removal and repair device, the silt removal and crack repair of dams have been automated, solving the problems of high safety hazards and low efficiency in existing technologies, and improving the operational reliability and safety of reservoirs.

CN118547737BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-10HANGZHOU XIAOSHAN WATER CONSTR ENG CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HANGZHOU XIAOSHAN WATER CONSTR ENG CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-06-19
Publication Date
2026-07-10

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies for silt removal from dams pose significant safety hazards, have long working cycles, and are extremely difficult. Furthermore, post-dredging repair operations are challenging, impacting reservoir operation and safety.

Method used

Design an integrated silt removal and repair device, including a vehicle body, a silt removal mechanism, and a repair mechanism. Utilize camera monitoring, tracked movement, drive components, and lifting components to achieve automated silt removal and concrete pouring. Combined with roller compaction, it completes dam silt removal and crack repair.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled safe and efficient silt removal and crack repair, reduced the safety hazards of manual operation, improved work efficiency and reliability, and ensured the normal operation of the reservoir.

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Abstract

This invention relates to the field of dam maintenance technology and discloses an integrated silt removal and repair device, comprising a vehicle body, which includes a lower shell and an upper shell. A walking mechanism is mounted on the lower shell, and a camera is fixedly installed on the upper shell. The silt removal mechanism includes a first base, which is rotatably connected to the top surface of the upper shell via a first drive assembly. A first rotating arm is movably connected to the first base via a first lifting assembly, and a water pipe is mounted on the first rotating arm. The repair mechanism includes a second base, which is rotatably connected to the top surface of the upper shell via a second drive assembly. A second rotating arm is movably connected to the second base via a second lifting assembly, and a cement pipe and a roller are rotatably connected to the second rotating arm via a rotating assembly. This invention can replace manual labor in handling silt removal and crack repair of dams, reducing safety hazards and improving the efficiency and reliability of silt removal and repair.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of dam maintenance technology, and in particular to an integrated device for silt removal and repair. Background Technology

[0002] As the dam has been in operation for a longer period after its construction, a significant amount of silt has accumulated in the reservoir area. This has two main consequences: firstly, it reduces the effective storage capacity of the reservoir, weakens its regulation capabilities and the normal operation of its structures; secondly, it directly impacts the reservoir's lifespan, navigation conditions, flood control capacity, and power generation capacity, and in severe cases, it can lead to safety accidents.

[0003] Existing methods for silt removal typically involve manual dredging after water is pumped out of the reservoir. This method presents significant safety risks, long work cycles, and high difficulty. Since dams are generally deep, manual dredging using suspended methods is extremely dangerous. Manual dredging is also greatly affected by weather conditions, limiting the flexibility of the work. Furthermore, after dredging, grouting is required, which is difficult to perform manually. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated device for dredging and repair, which aims to solve or improve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following solution: The present invention provides an integrated sludge removal and repair device, comprising:

[0006] The vehicle body includes a lower housing and an upper housing disposed at the top of the lower housing. A walking mechanism is provided on the lower housing, and a camera is fixedly installed on the upper housing.

[0007] The sludge removal mechanism includes a first base, which is rotatably connected to the top surface of the upper housing via a first drive assembly. A first rotating arm is movably connected to the first base via a first lifting assembly, and a water pipe is provided on the first rotating arm.

[0008] The repair mechanism includes a second base, which is rotatably connected to the top surface of the upper housing via a second drive assembly. A second rotating arm is movably connected to the second base via a second lifting assembly. A cement pipe and a roller are rotatably connected to the second rotating arm via a rotating assembly. The end of the cement pipe is higher than the roller.

[0009] Optionally, the first lifting assembly includes a connecting arm, a first cylinder is hinged between the connecting arm and the first base, one end of the connecting arm is rotatably connected to the first base via a first rotating shaft, and the end of the connecting arm away from the first rotating shaft is connected to the first rotating arm.

[0010] Optionally, the first rotating arm and the connecting arm are rotatably connected via a second rotating shaft, and a second cylinder is hinged between the first rotating arm and the connecting arm.

[0011] Optionally, a slot is provided on the first rotating arm, and the water pipe is inserted into the slot.

[0012] Optionally, the second lifting assembly includes a pair of horizontal third cylinders and a third rotating shaft, the second rotating arm is rotatably connected to the second base via the third rotating shaft, and the third cylinders are hinged between the second rotating arm and the second base.

[0013] Optionally, the rotating assembly includes a mounting housing, which is fixedly connected to the second rotating arm. A third motor is fixedly installed inside the mounting housing. The output shaft of the third motor is driven by a support rod through a planetary gear set. The end of the support rod away from the third motor extends out of the mounting housing and is connected to the roller.

[0014] Optionally, a plug ring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support rod, and the cement pipe is inserted into the plug ring.

[0015] Optionally, the walking mechanism includes a pair of tracks, which are respectively mounted on both sides of the lower housing via drive wheels.

[0016] Optionally, the first drive assembly includes a first motor, which is fixedly installed inside the lower housing. The output shaft of the first motor is driven by a first bevel gear set and is coupled to a first shaft. The first shaft is fixedly connected to the first base, and the end of the first shaft away from the first base is rotatably connected to the lower housing through a first bearing.

[0017] Optionally, the second drive assembly includes a second motor, which is fixedly installed inside the lower housing. The output shaft of the second motor is driven by a second bevel gear set and is coupled to a second shaft. The second shaft is fixedly connected to the second base, and the end of the second shaft away from the second base is rotatably connected to the lower housing through a second bearing.

[0018] The present invention discloses the following technical effects:

[0019] By placing the vehicle body at the required cleaning location in the reservoir area, the vehicle body moves within the reservoir area via the walking mechanism and is monitored by a camera. Through the cooperation of the first drive component and the first lifting component, the first base and the first rotating arm are driven to operate, and water is sprayed through the water pipe to remove silt. This can achieve silt removal work in different positions on the dam body, and avoids the low efficiency and safety hazards caused by manual silt removal, and has the effect of energy saving and high efficiency.

[0020] After the sludge removal is completed, the second base and the second rotating arm can be operated by the cooperation of the second drive component, the second lifting component and the rotating component, under the monitoring of the camera. Concrete is poured into the cracks by the cement pipe, and then the roller compacts the concrete, improving work efficiency, making the crack repair uniform, achieving better flatness and avoiding the problem of serious accumulation of sludge in a certain defect location.

[0021] This invention can replace manual methods for cleaning silt and repairing cracks in dams, reducing safety hazards and improving the efficiency and reliability of silt removal and repair. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sludge removal mechanism of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the repair mechanism structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating component structure of the present invention.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Desilting mechanism; 1-1. First rotating arm; 1-2. Second rotating shaft; 1-3. Connecting arm; 1-4. Second cylinder; 1-5. First rotating shaft; 1-6. First cylinder; 1-7. First base; 1-8. First bearing; 1-9. First motor; 2. Water pipe; 3. Cement pipe; 4. Repair mechanism; 4-1. Rotating assembly; 4-1-1. Support rod; 4-1-2. Third motor; 4-1-3. Mounting housing; 4-1-4. Roller; 4-2. Second rotating arm; 4-3. Third cylinder; 4-4. Third rotating shaft; 4-5. Second base; 4-6. Second bearing; 4-7. Second motor; 5. Camera; 6. Upper housing; 7. Lower housing; 8. Track. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0030] Reference Figures 1-4 This invention provides an integrated device for sludge removal and repair, comprising:

[0031] The vehicle body includes a lower housing 7 and an upper housing 6 located at the top of the lower housing 7. A walking mechanism is provided on the lower housing 7, and a camera 5 is fixedly installed on the upper housing 6.

[0032] The sludge removal mechanism 1 includes a first base 1-7, which is rotatably connected to the top surface of the upper housing 6 via a first drive assembly. A first rotating arm 1-1 is movably connected to the first base 1-7 via a first lifting assembly, and a water pipe 2 is provided on the first rotating arm 1-1.

[0033] Repair mechanism 4 includes a second base 4-5, which is rotatably connected to the top surface of the upper housing 6 via a second drive assembly. A second rotating arm 4-2 is movably connected to the second base 4-5 via a second lifting assembly. A cement pipe 3 and a roller 4-1-4 are rotatably connected to the second rotating arm 4-2 via a rotating assembly 4-1. The end of the cement pipe 3 is higher than the roller 4-1-4.

[0034] By placing the vehicle body at the required cleaning location in the reservoir area, the vehicle body moves within the reservoir area via the walking mechanism and is monitored by camera 5. Through the cooperation of the first drive component and the first lifting component, the first base 1-7 and the first rotating arm 1-1 are driven to operate, and the water pipe 2 sprays silt removal. This can achieve silt removal work in different directions on the dam body, and avoids the low efficiency and safety hazards caused by manual silt removal, and has the effect of energy saving and high efficiency.

[0035] After the sludge removal is completed, the camera 5 monitors the process. Through the cooperation of the second drive component, the second lifting component, and the rotating component 4-1, the second base 4-5 and the second rotating arm 4-2 are driven to operate. The cement pipe 3 pours concrete into the crack, and then the roller 4-1-4 compacts the concrete, improving work efficiency, making the crack repair uniform, achieving better flatness, and avoiding the problem of serious accumulation of sludge at a certain defect location.

[0036] Real-time monitoring and surveillance of the dredging location via camera 5 allows for remote, real-time understanding of the dredging status, providing a basis for decision-making and control of the dredging work.

[0037] The scheme is further optimized. The first lifting component includes a connecting arm 1-3. A first cylinder 1-6 is hinged between the connecting arm 1-3 and the first base 1-7. One end of the connecting arm 1-3 is rotatably connected to the first base 1-7 through a first rotating shaft 1-5. The end of the connecting arm 1-3 away from the first rotating shaft 1-5 is connected to the first rotating arm 1-1.

[0038] The height of the first rotating arm 1-1 can be adjusted by driving the connecting arm 1-3 to rotate along the first rotating shaft 1-5 using the first cylinder 1-6.

[0039] In a further optimized design, the first rotating arm 1-1 and the connecting arm 1-3 are rotatably connected by the second rotating shaft 1-2, and the second cylinder 1-4 is hinged between the first rotating arm 1-1 and the connecting arm 1-3.

[0040] The first rotating arm 1-1 can be driven to rotate along the second rotating shaft 1-2 by the second cylinder 1-4, which can further adjust the position of the first rotating arm 1-1 and improve its flexibility.

[0041] The design has been further optimized by creating a slot on the first rotating arm 1-1, into which the water pipe 2 is inserted.

[0042] In a further optimized design, the second lifting assembly includes a pair of horizontal third cylinders 4-3 and a third rotating shaft 4-4. The second rotating arm 4-2 is rotatably connected to the second base 4-5 via the third rotating shaft 4-4, and the third cylinders 4-3 are hinged between the second rotating arm 4-2 and the second base 4-5.

[0043] The second rotating arm 4-2 is driven by the third cylinder 4-3 to rotate along the third rotating shaft 4-4, so as to adjust the height of the roller 4-1-4 and thus control the repair thickness.

[0044] Further optimizing the design, the rotating component 4-1 includes a mounting shell 4-1-3, which is fixedly connected to the second rotating arm 4-2. A third motor 4-1-2 is fixedly installed inside the mounting shell 4-1-3. The output shaft of the third motor 4-1-2 is driven by a planetary gear set and is connected to a support rod 4-1-1. One end of the support rod 4-1-1 away from the third motor 4-1-2 extends out of the mounting shell 4-1-3 and is connected to the roller 4-1-4.

[0045] The third motor 4-1-2 drives the support rod 4-1-1 to rotate, which in turn drives the roller 4-1-4 to rotate synchronously, improving the flexibility of the roller 4-1-4.

[0046] The design was further optimized by fixing a plug ring to the side wall of support rod 4-1-1, and inserting cement pipe 3 into the plug ring.

[0047] The design is further optimized so that the walking mechanism includes a pair of tracks 8, which are respectively mounted on both sides of the lower housing 7 via drive wheels.

[0048] By setting the tracks 8, the vehicle body can move freely in any direction at the bottom of the dam, meeting the multi-directional dredging and repair needs at the bottom of the dam.

[0049] In a further optimized design, the first drive assembly includes a first motor 1-9, which is fixedly installed inside the lower housing 7. The output shaft of the first motor 1-9 is driven by a first bevel gear set and is coupled to a first shaft. The first shaft is fixedly connected to the first base 1-7, and the end of the first shaft away from the first base 1-7 is rotatably connected to the lower housing 7 through a first bearing 1-8.

[0050] The first motor 1-9 causes the first shaft to rotate via the first bevel gear set, thereby causing the first base 1-7 to drive the water pipe 2 to rotate in the plane.

[0051] In a further optimized design, the second drive assembly includes a second motor 4-7, which is fixedly installed inside the lower housing 7. The output shaft of the second motor 4-7 is driven by a second bevel gear set and is coupled to a second shaft. The second shaft is fixedly connected to the second base 4-5, and the end of the second shaft away from the second base 4-5 is rotatably connected to the lower housing 7 through a second bearing 4-6.

[0052] The second motor 4-7 causes the first shaft to rotate via the second bevel gear set, thereby causing the second base 4-5 to drive the cement pipe 3 to rotate in the plane.

[0053] Work process: When carrying out dredging and repair work, the ground condition of the dam body is first detected by camera 5. Based on the ground condition captured by the camera, the position of the first rotating arm 1-1 is adjusted by the first motor 1-9, the second cylinder 1-4, and the first cylinder 1-6 so that the water pipe 2 is oriented towards the dredging position. High-pressure water is sprayed from the water pipe 2 to clean the ground. The first rotating arm 1-1 is adjusted according to the cleaning situation. At the same time, after the camera 5 has cleared the silt at this position, it captures the condition of the cracks. When a crack is found, the repair mechanism 4 is moved to the designated position by the track 8.

[0054] At this time, the cement pipe 5 is oriented toward the repair position by the second motor 4-7 and the third cylinder 4-3, and the cement conveying speed is controlled to carry out the pouring work. At the same time, the cement is flattened by the roller 4-1-4, and finally the repair purpose is achieved.

[0055] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0056] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated device for silt removal and repair, characterized in that, include: The vehicle body includes a lower housing (7) and an upper housing (6) disposed at the top of the lower housing (7). A walking mechanism is provided on the lower housing (7), and a camera (5) is fixedly installed on the upper housing (6). The sludge removal mechanism (1) includes a first base (1-7), which is rotatably connected to the top surface of the upper housing (6) via a first drive assembly. A first rotating arm (1-1) is movably connected to the first base (1-7) via a first lifting assembly. A water pipe (2) is provided on the first rotating arm (1-1). Repair mechanism (4), the repair mechanism (4) includes a second base (4-5), the second base (4-5) is rotatably connected to the top surface of the upper housing (6) through a second drive assembly, a second rotating arm (4-2) is movably connected to the second base (4-5) through a second lifting assembly, a cement pipe (3) and a roller (4-1-4) are rotatably connected to the second rotating arm (4-2) through a rotating assembly (4-1), the end of the cement pipe (3) is higher than the roller (4-1-4); The first lifting assembly includes a connecting arm (1-3), and a first cylinder (1-6) is hinged between the connecting arm (1-3) and the first base (1-7). One end of the connecting arm (1-3) is rotatably connected to the first base (1-7) through a first rotating shaft (1-5), and the end of the connecting arm (1-3) away from the first rotating shaft (1-5) is connected to the first rotating arm (1-1). The first rotating arm (1-1) and the connecting arm (1-3) are rotatably connected by a second rotating shaft (1-2), and a second cylinder (1-4) is hinged between the first rotating arm (1-1) and the connecting arm (1-3). The rotating assembly (4-1) includes a mounting shell (4-1-3), which is fixedly connected to the second rotating arm (4-2). A third motor (4-1-2) is fixedly installed inside the mounting shell (4-1-3). The output shaft of the third motor (4-1-2) is driven by a support rod (4-1-1) through a planetary gear set. One end of the support rod (4-1-1) away from the third motor (4-1-2) extends out of the mounting shell (4-1-3) and connects to the roller (4-1-4). A plug ring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support rod (4-1-1), and the cement pipe (3) is inserted into the plug ring.

2. The integrated sludge removal and repair device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first rotating arm (1-1) has a slot, and the water pipe (2) is inserted into the slot.

3. The integrated sludge removal and repair device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second lifting assembly includes a pair of horizontal third cylinders (4-3) and a third rotating shaft (4-4). The second rotating arm (4-2) is rotatably connected to the second base (4-5) via the third rotating shaft (4-4). The third cylinders (4-3) are hinged between the second rotating arm (4-2) and the second base (4-5).

4. The integrated sludge removal and repair device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The walking mechanism includes a pair of tracks (8), which are respectively mounted on both sides of the lower housing (7) via drive wheels.

5. The integrated sludge removal and repair device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first drive assembly includes a first motor (1-9), which is fixedly installed inside the lower housing (7). The output shaft of the first motor (1-9) is driven by a first bevel gear set and is coupled to a first shaft. The first shaft is fixedly connected to the first base (1-7). The end of the first shaft away from the first base (1-7) is rotatably connected to the lower housing (7) through a first bearing (1-8).

6. The integrated sludge removal and repair device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second drive assembly includes a second motor (4-7), which is fixedly installed inside the lower housing (7). The output shaft of the second motor (4-7) is driven by a second bevel gear set and is connected to a second shaft. The second shaft is fixedly connected to the second base (4-5). One end of the second shaft away from the second base (4-5) is rotatably connected to the lower housing (7) through a second bearing (4-6).