Tunnel wall inspection equipment

By designing a tunnel wall inspection device that integrates visual and touch inspection functions, the problem of difficulty in realizing one-time visual and touch inspection in the prior art is solved, and efficient tunnel structure evaluation is achieved.

CN119804459AActive Publication Date: 2025-04-11HOHAI UNIV
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Application Number
CN202411958147.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-04-11
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-30

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Technical Problem

The prior art is difficult to realize one-time visual and touch inspection of tunnel walls, resulting in low detection efficiency and incomplete results.

Method used

A tunnel wall inspection equipment is designed, with a vertical frame on the vehicle body, and multiple groups of inspection units are provided along the height direction. Each group of inspection units includes a visual inspection module and a touch inspection module. Image acquisition and tapping detection of the tunnel wall are respectively carried out through the visual inspection module and the touch inspection module.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the simultaneously acquisition of audio and image information, analyzes audio and video images later, evaluates the structural integrity and security of the tunnel, and improves the detection efficiency and the integrity of the results.

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Abstract

The invention discloses tunnel wall inspection equipment which comprises a vehicle body, a vertical frame is vertically erected on the vehicle body, a plurality of sets of inspection units are arranged on the vertical frame in the height direction, and each set of inspection unit comprises a visual inspection module and a touch inspection module. And the visual inspection module and the touch inspection module are used for performing visual inspection and touch inspection on the tunnel wall respectively. According to the design, the visual inspection module and the touch inspection module are integrally combined, audio and image information can be collected at the same time, audio and video images are analyzed in the later period, and the structural integrity and safety of a tunnel are evaluated.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of tunnel inspection equipment, in particular to a tunnel wall inspection equipment. Background Art

[0002] Tunnel wall inspection involves many aspects and is a key step to ensure the safety and normal function of the tunnel structure. It aims to comprehensively evaluate the structural integrity and safety of the tunnel. Tunnel wall inspection items include visual inspection and touch inspection items. Visual inspection visually observes the tunnel wall surface to find cracks, detachment and bulges;

[0003] Touch testing involves tapping the tunnel wall with a tool to check for hollow sounds in the lining.

[0004] The above inspection items are completed by different personnel or equipment. The tunnel wall inspection equipment provided by this solution combines the above two functions by structural settings, and can complete visual inspection and knocking inspection at the same time. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present invention aims at at least solving the problem in the prior art that different inspection items of a tunnel wall are difficult to inspect at one time.

[0006] The present invention provides a tunnel wall inspection device, which is realized by the following specific technical means:

[0007] A tunnel wall inspection device comprises a vehicle body, a vertical frame is vertically arranged on the vehicle body, and a plurality of inspection units are arranged on the vertical frame along the height direction, each inspection unit comprises a visual inspection module and a touch inspection module, and the visual inspection module and the touch inspection module are used to perform visual and tactile inspections on the tunnel wall respectively.

[0008] Specifically, the visual inspection module includes a fixed seat fixed on the vertical frame, an extension frame is provided on the front side of the fixed seat, and an image acquisition camera is installed on the extension frame;

[0009] The touch inspection module comprises a movable frame slidably connected to a fixed seat, and the movable frame is provided with a knocking component for knocking on the tunnel wall.

[0010] Specifically, the knocking assembly includes a traveling wheel rotatably mounted on a movable frame, a crank is fixed on the wheel axle of the traveling wheel, and a knocking piece is elastically connected to the movable frame, a convex plate is fixed on the knocking piece, and a protrusion at the end of the crank intermittently contacts the convex plate.

[0011] Further preferably, the elastic connection structure of the knocking piece is as follows: a connecting rod is fixed on the movable frame, the knocking piece is slidably connected to the connecting rod, and a force storage spring is also connected between the knocking piece and the movable frame.

[0012] Preferably, a microphone is also fixed on the movable frame, and the microphone is used to collect the sound when the knocking piece knocks on the tunnel wall.

[0013] Preferably, a mounting platform is provided on the vehicle body, and a retractable mechanism is connected between the mounting platform and the vertical frame.

[0014] Preferably, a motor is installed in the vehicle body, and the mounting platform is fixed on the output shaft of the motor.

[0015] Furthermore, the retractable mechanism includes support rod 1, support rod 2, mounting rod, telescopic rod 1 and telescopic rod 2, support rod 1 and support rod 2 are hingedly mounted on the mounting platform, and the mounting rod is hingedly connected to the top ends of support rod 1 and support rod 2 at the same time, and the tail end of the mounting rod is also hingedly connected to the vertical frame; the two ends of telescopic rod 1 are respectively hingedly connected to the mounting platform and the top end of support rod 1; the two ends of telescopic rod 2 are respectively hingedly connected to the mounting rod and the vertical frame.

[0016] Further preferably, the support rod 1 and the support rod 2 are parallel, and the mounting rod, the mounting platform, the support rod 1 and the support rod 2 form a parallelogram.

[0017] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. The design of the present invention integrates the visual inspection module and the touch inspection module, which can realize the simultaneous collection of audio and image information, and later analyze the audio and video images to evaluate the structural integrity and safety of the tunnel;

[0019] 2. The present invention uses the running wheels to provide power for the striking of the striking piece as the vehicle body moves, and no separate power source is required;

[0020] 3. The vertical frame can be controlled and adjusted to different postures through the cooperation of the mounting platform, motor and retracting and extending mechanism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this scheme;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inspection unit of this scheme;

[0023] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the inspection unit for this scheme;

[0024] Figure 4 The structural diagram of the knocking component for this solution;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the installation platform for this solution;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the retractable mechanism of this scheme.

[0027] Among them, 1. body; 11. mounting table; 2. vertical frame; 3. inspection unit; 31. visual inspection module; 311. fixing seat; 312. extension frame; 313. image acquisition camera; 32. touch inspection module; 321. movable frame; 322. pushing spring; 323. knocking assembly; 3231. walking wheel; 3232. crank; 3233. protrusion; 3234. connecting rod; 3235. force storage spring; 3236. knocking piece; 3237. convex plate; 33. pickup; 4. retractable mechanism; 41. support rod one; 42. support rod two; 43. mounting rod; 44. telescopic rod one; 45. telescopic rod two; 5. motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments; based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] See also Figure 1 The tunnel wall inspection device includes a vehicle body 1, a vertical frame 2 is mounted on the vehicle body 1, and a plurality of inspection units 3 are arranged on the vertical frame 2 along the height direction; each inspection unit 3 includes a visual inspection module 31 and a touch inspection module 32.

[0030] When in use, the vertical frame 2 is placed close to the tunnel wall so that the multiple groups of inspection units 3 are all close to the tunnel wall, and the visual inspection module 31 and the touch inspection module 32 are used to perform visual and tactile inspections on the tunnel wall respectively.

[0031] See also Figure 1-Figure 2 , tunnel wall inspection equipment, the visual inspection module 31 includes a fixing seat 311 fixed on the vertical frame 2, the fixing seat has two side faces, the side close to the front of the vehicle is the front side, and the front side of the fixing seat 311 is provided with an extension frame 312 protruding forward, and an image acquisition camera 313 is installed on the extension frame 312 for acquiring images of the tunnel wall conditions.

[0032] The touch inspection module 32 includes a fixed base 311, on which a movable frame 321 is slidably connected, and a pushing spring 322 is connected between the movable frame 321 and the fixed base 311. The movable frame 321 is provided with a knocking component 323. Under the push of the pushing spring 322, the knocking component 323 on the movable frame 321 is in close contact with the tunnel wall to realize knocking detection.

[0033] See also Figure 2-Figure 4, Tunnel wall inspection equipment, the knocking assembly 323 includes a running wheel 3231 rotatably mounted on a movable frame 321, the running wheel 3231 is pushed by a pushing spring 322 to keep in contact with the tunnel wall, and the running wheel 3231 rotates as the vehicle body 1 moves forward;

[0034] A crank 3232 is fixed on the axle of the traveling wheel 3231, and a knocking piece 3236 is elastically connected to the movable frame 321, and a convex plate 3237 is fixed on the knocking piece 3236. As the axle rotates, the protrusion 3233 at the end of the crank 3232 intermittently pushes the convex plate 3237 toward the side away from the tunnel wall, pushing the knocking piece 3236 away from the tunnel wall, and when the protrusion 3233 is away from the convex plate 3237, the knocking piece 3236 rebounds and knocks on the tunnel wall, and as the vehicle body 1 continues to move forward, continuous inspection of the tunnel wall is achieved;

[0035] When the walking wheel 3231 drives the protrusion 3233 to approach the protruding plate 3237 again, the protruding plate 3237 is pushed outward again, and when the protrusion 3233 moves to the outer side away from the tunnel wall, it is separated from the protruding plate 3237 again. At this time, the elastic connection rebounds and pushes the knocking member 3236 toward the tunnel wall again;

[0036] A connecting rod 3234 is fixed on the movable frame 321, and a knocking piece 3236 is slidably connected to the connecting rod 3234. A force storage spring 3235 is also connected between the knocking piece 3236 and the movable frame 321. When the knocking piece 3236 moves outward, the force storage spring 3235 is compressed, and the force storage spring 3235 rebounds to push the knocking piece 3236 to knock on the tunnel wall. A pickup 33 is also fixed on the movable frame 321. The pickup 33 is used to collect the sound when the knocking piece 3236 knocks on the tunnel wall. The audio is analyzed by the software system. When an empty sound is found, a warning message is issued to the subsequent personnel for processing.

[0037] The content of the present invention does not include the analysis and processing of the collected images and audio information and the method for judging the working condition of the tunnel wall. The present invention only discloses a mechanical device for simultaneously collecting images and knocking audio of the tunnel wall.

[0038] See also Figure 1 and Figure 5-Figure 6, tunnel wall inspection equipment, a mounting platform 11 is arranged on the vehicle body 1, a retracting mechanism 4 is connected between the mounting platform 11 and the vertical frame 2, the retracting mechanism 4 is used to control the vertical frame 2 to be horizontally retracted, or erected and pushed away from the mounting platform 11, so as to prevent the mounting platform 11 from being too close to the tunnel wall when the vertical frame 2 is erected; the retracting mechanism 4 includes a support rod 1 41, a support rod 2 42, a mounting rod 43, a telescopic rod 1 44 and a telescopic rod 2 45, the support rod 1 41 and the support rod 2 42 are hingedly mounted on the mounting platform 11, and the mounting rod 43 is hingedly connected to the top ends of the support rod 1 41 and the support rod 2 42 at the same time, and the tail end of the mounting rod 43 is also hingedly connected to the vertical frame 2, the support rod 1 41 and the support rod 2 42 are parallel, and the mounting rod 43, the mounting platform 11, the support rod 1 41 and the support rod 2 42 form a parallelogram;

[0039] The two ends of the telescopic rod 1 44 are respectively hinged to the mounting platform 11 and the top of the support rod 1 41 , and are used to control the swinging posture of the support rod 1 41 and the support rod 2 42 , that is, to control the erected vertical frame 2 to move away from the mounting platform 11 or approach the mounting platform 11;

[0040] Both ends of the telescopic rod 45 are respectively hinged to the mounting rod 43 and the vertical frame 2, and are used to control the vertical frame 2 to switch between the vertical state and the horizontal state;

[0041] When the telescopic rod 2 45 is extended, the vertical frame 2 is pushed to be adjusted from the horizontal state to the vertical state. When the telescopic rod 1 44 is extended, the vertical frame 2 is pushed away from the outside of the mounting platform 11. During inspection, the telescopic rod 1 is controlled to be extended first, and then the telescopic rod 2 45 is started to be extended. Then the vehicle body 1 drives the vertical frame 2 in the vertical state to enter the tunnel and approach the tunnel wall.

[0042] When the vertical frame 2 needs to be folded, the telescopic rod 1 44 is first activated to retract, so that the vertical frame 2 is first away from the tunnel wall and close to the mounting platform 11, and then the telescopic rod 2 45 is activated to retract, so that the vertical frame 2 is converted from the vertical state to the horizontal state.

[0043] See also Figure 1 and Figure 5 , tunnel wall inspection equipment, a motor 5 is installed in the car body 1, and a mounting platform 11 is fixed on the output shaft of the motor 5. The motor 5 can rotate the angle of the mounting platform 11, so that after the inspection is completed, the horizontal vertical frame 2 is adjusted to be placed along the length direction of the car body 1 to improve safety.

[0044] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tunnel wall inspection device, characterized in that: It comprises a vehicle body (1), a vertical frame (2) is vertically mounted on the vehicle body (1), and a plurality of groups of inspection units (3) are arranged on the vertical frame (2) along the height direction; Each group of inspection units (3) comprises a visual inspection module (31) and a touch inspection module (32), and the visual inspection module (31) and the touch inspection module (32) respectively perform visual and tactile inspections on the tunnel wall.

2. A tunnel wall inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual inspection module (31) comprises a fixing seat (311) fixed on the vertical frame (2), an extension frame (312) is provided on the front side of the fixing seat (311), and an image acquisition camera (313) is installed on the extension frame (312); The touch inspection module (32) comprises a movable frame (321) slidably connected to a fixed seat (311), a pushing spring (322) is connected between the movable frame (321) and the fixed seat (311), and the movable frame (321) is provided with a knocking component (323).

3. A tunnel wall inspection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The knocking assembly (323) comprises a running wheel (3231) rotatably mounted on a movable frame (321), a crank (3232) being fixed on the wheel axle of the running wheel (3231); a knocking piece (3236) being elastically connected to the movable frame (321), a convex plate (3237) being fixed on the knocking piece (3236), the crank (3232) rotating along with the wheel axle, a convex plate (3233) at the end of the crank (3232) driving the convex plate (3237), so that the knocking piece (3236) intermittently moves to a side away from the tunnel wall.

4. A tunnel wall inspection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting rod (3234) is fixed on the movable frame (321), a knocking piece (3236) is slidably connected to the connecting rod (3234), and a force storage spring (3235) is also connected between the knocking piece (3236) and the movable frame (321).

5. The tunnel wall inspection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pickup (33) is also fixed on the movable frame (321).

6. The tunnel wall inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle body (1) is provided with a mounting platform (11), and a retractable mechanism (4) is connected between the mounting platform (11) and the vertical frame (2).

7. The tunnel wall inspection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The retractable mechanism (4) comprises a support rod 1 (41), a support rod 2 (42), a mounting rod (43), a telescopic rod 1 (44) and a telescopic rod 2 (45); the support rod 1 (41) and the support rod 2 (42) are hingedly mounted on the mounting platform (11); the mounting rod (43) is hingedly connected to the top ends of the support rod 1 (41) and the support rod 2 (42); and the rear end of the mounting rod (43) is also hingedly connected to the vertical frame (2); The two ends of the telescopic rod 1 (44) are respectively hinged to the mounting platform (11) and the top of the supporting rod 1 (41); the two ends of the telescopic rod 2 (45) are respectively hinged to the mounting rod (43) and the vertical frame (2).

8. The tunnel wall inspection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The support rod 1 (41) and the support rod 2 (42) are parallel, and the mounting rod (43), the mounting platform (11), the support rod 1 (41) and the support rod 2 (42) form a parallelogram.

9. The tunnel wall inspection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A motor (5) is installed in the vehicle body (1), and the mounting platform (11) is fixed on the output shaft of the motor (5).

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