Multifunctional operating equipment inside split arch-beam joint section and method of using the same

By designing multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section and using walking tracks and a serpentine transfer mechanism, the problems of the arch-beam joint section welding robot requiring manual transportation and being unable to weld in remote and narrow spaces were solved, thus achieving efficient completion of automated operations.

CN119820546BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-09CHINA RAILWAY SHANQIAO GRP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510281722.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-11
Publication Date
2025-09-09
Estimated Expiration
2045-03-11

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the welding robot of the arch-beam joint section needs to be manually moved repeatedly to the position to complete the operation, and welding cannot be completed in a remote and narrow space, resulting in low welding efficiency.

Method used

A multifunctional operating equipment for the interior of a split arch-beam joint section has been designed, including a walking track, a rotating disk and a serpentine transfer mechanism. The equipment can crawl into narrow spaces through the tracks, and the rotating disk adjusts the serpentine transfer mechanism to extend the operating head to achieve welding, grinding, cleaning or spraying operations.

Benefits of technology

The equipment can crawl into narrow spaces by itself to complete welding, grinding, cleaning and spraying operations without human intervention, which improves work efficiency and ensures work quality.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of automatic welding, and particularly to a multifunctional operation device for the interior of a split-type arch-beam joint section and a method for using the device, which is used to perform welding, grinding, cleaning, or spraying operations on arch ribs and steel box girders in a narrow space. The device comprises: a walking track provided with multiple pairs of track wheels, which can be adjusted in relative position in the vertical direction to enable obstacle crossing, and can also be adjusted in relative position in the horizontal direction to enable turning; a rotatable rotating disk supported on the walking track; a serpentine transfer mechanism, one end of which is connected to the rotating disk and can be wound around the rotating disk, and then extended by the rotation of the rotating disk; the other end of the serpentine transfer mechanism is connected to a work head, which can be bent and rotated to be able to carry the work head to the corresponding connection position of the arch rib and the steel box girder to complete the corresponding operation. The present invention can carry the work head to crawl into the narrow space between the arch rib and the steel box girder to perform operations, saving labor and improving work efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automatic welding, and in particular to a multifunctional operating device for the interior of a split-type arch-beam joint section and a method for using the device. Background Art

[0002] Steel box arch bridge manufacturing technology is a crucial aspect of bridge engineering, particularly the quality of the junction between the arch rib and the steel box girder (referred to as the arch-beam junction). This junction is manufactured separately from the steel box girder, then the entire arch beam is pressed against the top surface of the steel box girder before being welded together. The arch rib is internally provided with multiple partitions and webs, creating a very narrow working space that is inaccessible to workers, requiring the use of a small welding robot to complete the welding operation. The partitions of the arch rib are provided with operating holes, and the small welding robot is manually placed through the operating holes into the corresponding narrow space for welding. This requires repeated manual movement and relocation to complete the welding operation. Furthermore, the narrow space on the arch rib farthest from the top opening is too far away and too small for the small welding robot to be manually inserted, making welding impossible there. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a multifunctional internal working equipment of a split arch-beam joint section and a method of using the same, so as to solve the problem that the welding robot of the existing arch-beam joint section needs to be repeatedly moved by manual labor to complete the operation and cannot complete welding in remote and narrow spaces because manual labor cannot reach them.

[0004] The technical solution to achieve the above purpose is:

[0005] The present invention provides a multifunctional operation device for the interior of a split arch-beam joint section, which is used to realize welding, grinding, cleaning or spraying operations of arch ribs and steel box beams in a narrow space. The device includes:

[0006] The walking crawler is provided with multiple pairs of track wheels, and the relative positions of two adjacent pairs of track wheels can be adjusted in the vertical direction to achieve obstacle crossing, and the relative positions of two adjacent pairs of track wheels can also be adjusted in the horizontal direction to achieve turning;

[0007] A rotating disk rotatably supported on the walking track;

[0008] A serpentine transfer mechanism, one end of which is connected to the rotating disk, and the other end of which is connected to an operating head. The serpentine transfer mechanism can be wound around the rotating disk and then extended by the rotation of the rotating disk. The serpentine transfer mechanism can be bent and rotated to adjust and can carry the operating head to the corresponding connection position between the arch rib and the steel box girder to complete the corresponding operation.

[0009] A further improvement of the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section of the present invention is that the serpentine transfer mechanism includes a plurality of adjustment units connected in sequence, and two adjacent adjustment units can be relatively swung horizontally and vertically;

[0010] The outer periphery of each adjusting unit is provided with a plurality of running wheels.

[0011] A further improvement of the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section of the present invention is that a first adjusting unit of two adjacent adjusting units is provided with a horizontal driving gear and a first driving motor drivingly connected to the horizontal driving gear;

[0012] The second one of the two adjacent adjustment units is provided with a horizontal transmission gear meshing with the horizontal drive gear. The horizontal transmission gear is fixedly connected to a vertical transmission shaft. The vertical transmission shaft is rotatably provided on the first adjustment unit.

[0013] A further improvement of the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split-type arch-beam combination section of the present invention is that a horizontal transmission shaft is connected to the vertical transmission shaft, and a vertical power gear is fixedly connected to the horizontal transmission shaft;

[0014] The second adjustment unit is rotatably connected to the transverse transmission shaft, and is provided with a rotatable vertical driving gear and a second driving motor drivingly connected to the vertical driving gear, and the vertical driving gear is meshed with the vertical power gear.

[0015] A further improvement of the multifunctional working equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section of the present invention is that a connecting seat is supported on a pair of track wheels of the walking track;

[0016] The rotating disk is rotatably mounted on the connecting seat via an internal gear slewing bearing;

[0017] A motor and a rotating gear are provided on the connecting seat corresponding to the internal gear slewing support. The motor drives the rotating gear to rotate, and the rotating gear is engaged with the inner gear ring of the internal gear slewing support.

[0018] A further improvement of the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section of the present invention is that a wheel axle is connected between the pair of track wheels;

[0019] A first connecting plate and a second connecting plate that are rotatably connected are provided between two adjacent axles. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are arranged in an inclined shape, and the axis of relative rotation adjustment of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate is parallel to the axis of the axle.

[0020] A further improvement of the multifunctional operation equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section of the present invention is that the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate both include a first plate body portion and a second plate body portion that are rotatably connected;

[0021] The axis of relative rotation adjustment between the first plate body and the second plate body is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first plate body and the second plate body.

[0022] A further improvement of the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split-type arch-beam combination section of the present invention is that a plurality of electromagnets are provided on the walking crawler.

[0023] A further improvement of the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section of the present invention is that the other end of the serpentine transfer mechanism is provided with a mounting seat, and the mounting seat is provided with a camera and a detector;

[0024] The working head is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat.

[0025] The present invention also provides a method for using the multifunctional operating device inside the split arch-beam combination section, comprising the following steps:

[0026] After the arch ribs and steel box beams are placed, start the crawler tracks and allow the equipment to crawl into the narrow space enclosed by the arch ribs and steel box beams;

[0027] The rotating disk is rotated to extend the serpentine transfer mechanism, and the serpentine transfer mechanism is simultaneously started to perform bending crawling, so that the operation head reaches the connection position corresponding to the arch rib and the steel box girder;

[0028] The welding, grinding, cleaning or spraying of arch ribs and steel box girders are completed through the operation head;

[0029] By utilizing the movement and rotation adjustment of the walking tracks, rotating disk and serpentine transfer mechanism, the working head is adjusted to the next connection position to perform the corresponding operation. After the operation is completed, the equipment is returned by the walking tracks.

[0030] The beneficial effects of the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section of the present invention and the use method thereof are:

[0031] The equipment of the present invention can achieve self-propelled movement through walking tracks, and can carry the working head into the narrow space between the arch rib and the steel box girder to perform welding operations. The working head can also perform operations such as grinding, cleaning and spraying without the need for human participation, saving labor and improving work efficiency.

[0032] The equipment of the present invention can realize the winding and storage of the serpentine transfer mechanism through the rotation of the rotating disk to facilitate the flexible movement of the equipment, and can also realize the rotation and extension of the serpentine transfer mechanism to allow the working head to move and adjust to the connection position for operation. This structural setting has the advantages of occupying a small space and not interfering with the partition inside the arch rib.

[0033] The serpentine transfer mechanism in the device of the present invention is internally provided with gear sets of different layouts for transmission, and each adjustment unit is capable of moving. It can crawl or rotate flexibly and can enter a narrow space to complete the corresponding work.

[0034] The operating head of the serpentine transfer mechanism in the device of the present invention is provided with a driving mechanism, a camera and a sensor, which can clearly reflect the working conditions in a narrow space. The driving mechanism can control the working distance to ensure the work quality.

[0035] The walking crawler of the equipment of the present invention is provided with an electromagnet to ensure that it is attracted to the surface of the steel box beam or arch rib during the crawling or working process, thereby ensuring stability during the crawling or working process. The crawler wheels are hinged up and down and left and right through the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, so that the walking crawler can turn and cross the partition inside the arch rib. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the walking track in the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 3 It is a side view of the walking crawler in the multifunctional working equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the serpentine transfer mechanism in the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the serpentine transfer mechanism in the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention without the protective cover.

[0041] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the working head in the structure shown.

[0042] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A locally enlarged schematic diagram of the last two adjustment units in the shown structure.

[0043] Figure 8This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the connection of the adjustment units in the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the rotating disk in the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 10 It is a cross-sectional view of the rotating disk in the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A local enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the figure.

[0047] Figure 12 It is a structural schematic diagram of the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention when entering into a narrow space.

[0048] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point C in FIG.

[0049] Figure 14 It is a structural schematic diagram of the multifunctional operating equipment in the internal state of the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 15 It is a structural schematic diagram of the working state of the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention in a narrow space.

[0051] Figure 16 for Figure 15 A local enlarged schematic diagram of point B in FIG.

[0052] Figure 17 It is a structural schematic diagram of the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention in working state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0054] See Figure 1 The present invention provides a split-type multifunctional internal working device for an arch-beam joint and a method for using the device. The device is used to automatically perform operations such as welding, grinding, cleaning, and spraying on the arch-beam joint, eliminating the need for personnel to enter the arch beam interior, thus saving labor and improving work efficiency. The present invention's multifunctional internal working device for an arch-beam joint and its method for using the device are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0055] See Figure 1 , showing a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention. Figure 12, showing the structural diagram of the multifunctional working equipment in the split arch-beam joint section of the present invention entering into a narrow space. Figure 1 and Figure 12 , the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention is explained.

[0056] like Figure 1 and Figure 12 As shown, the multifunctional operation equipment inside the split arch beam joint section of the present invention is used to realize the welding, grinding, cleaning or spraying operations of the arch rib 10 and the steel box beam 30 in a narrow space. The arch rib 10 includes a top plate 11, a bottom plate 12, an upper web 13 and a lower web 14 connected on both sides of the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12, a middle web 15 supported between the top plate 11 and the bottom plate 12 and located between the upper web 13 and the lower web 14, and a plurality of partitions 16 vertically connected to the middle web 15. The partitions 16 are arranged on the inner sides of the top plate 11, the bottom plate 12, the upper web 13 and the lower web 14. The sizes of the partitions 16 are different. An operation hole is provided in the middle of the partition 16. The connections between the top plate 11, the bottom plate 12, the upper web 13, the lower web 14, the middle web 15 and the partitions 16 are fixed by welding. The size of 12 is smaller than that of the top plate 11, and one side of the upper web 13 and the lower web 14 is aligned with one side of the bottom plate 12 and the top plate 11, and the other side is inclined so as to be in contact with the surface of the steel box girder 30 together with the corresponding side of each partition 16. In this way, a narrow space is formed between the two adjacent partitions 16 and the corresponding upper web 13 and lower web 14, middle web 15 and the surface of the steel box girder 30. The positions where the partition 16, upper web 13, lower web 14, middle web 15, bottom plate 12 and top plate 11 are in contact with the steel box girder 30 need to be welded, polished, cleaned and sprayed with the steel box girder 30. The multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch beam joint section of the present invention is used to weld, polish, clean and spray the above-mentioned positions to achieve the connection between the arch rib 10 and the steel box girder 30.

[0057] The multifunctional working equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section of the present invention comprises a walking crawler 21, a rotating disk 23 and a serpentine transfer mechanism 25. Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the walking track 21 is provided with multiple pairs of track wheels 211. The relative positions of two adjacent pairs of track wheels 211 can be adjusted in the vertical direction to achieve obstacle crossing, and the relative positions of two adjacent pairs of track wheels 211 can also be adjusted in the horizontal direction to achieve turning. The walking track 21 achieves its walking function through the rotation of the multiple pairs of track wheels 211. The relative positions of the two adjacent pairs of track wheels 211 are adjusted in the vertical direction, which enables the height adjustment of the two adjacent pairs of track wheels 211. In this way, the walking track 21 can be bent upward or downward, thereby crawling along obstacles and achieving crossing obstacles. The relative positions of the two adjacent pairs of track wheels 211 are adjusted in the horizontal direction, which enables the two adjacent pairs of track wheels 211 to swing left and right in the horizontal plane. In this way, the walking track 211 can achieve left and right turning adjustment. The walking track 211 has a flexible bending adjustment function, which enables it to smoothly crawl into narrow spaces and also smoothly walk in narrow spaces. The rotating disk 23 is rotatably supported on the running track 21 and can be rotated and adjusted relative to the running track 211. One end of the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 is connected to the rotating disk 23, and the other end of the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 is connected to the working head 27. The serpentine transfer mechanism 25 can be wound around the rotating disk 23 and then extended by the rotation of the rotating disk 23. The serpentine transfer mechanism 25 can be bent and rotated to carry the working head 27 to the corresponding connection position of the arch rib 10 and the steel box girder 30 to complete welding, grinding, cleaning or spraying operations.

[0058] When the equipment of the present invention is moving, the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 can be rolled up by the rotation of the rotating disk 23, so that the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 is wound on the rotating disk 23. In this way, the equipment is small in size and can easily enter a narrow working space. When it moves close to the working position, the rotating disk 23 can release the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 by rotating, and then the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 can bring the working head 27 to the working position through its own bending and rotation adjustment, and then perform welding, grinding, cleaning or spraying operations.

[0059] The equipment of the present invention can not only realize welding operations, but also realize grinding operations, cleaning operations and spraying operations. The working head 27 can be replaced accordingly according to the actual working functions required. The equipment of the present invention is equipped with a working head for welding, a working head for grinding, a working head for cleaning and a working head for spraying. When performing the corresponding welding operation, the welding working head is connected to the serpentine transfer mechanism 25. When performing the corresponding grinding operation, the grinding working head is connected to the serpentine transfer mechanism 25. When performing the corresponding cleaning operation, the cleaning working head is connected to the serpentine transfer mechanism 25. When performing the corresponding spraying operation, the spraying working head is connected to the serpentine transfer mechanism 25.

[0060] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, a wheel axle 212 is connected between a pair of track wheels 211 of the walking track 21. A first connecting plate 213 and a second connecting plate 214 are rotatably connected between two adjacent wheel axles 212. The first connecting plate 213 and the second connecting plate 214 are arranged in an inclined shape, and the axis of relative rotation adjustment of the first connecting plate 213 and the second connecting plate 214 is parallel to the axis of the wheel axle 212. The first connecting plate 213 and the second connecting plate 214 are hingedly connected to the corresponding wheel axle 212.

[0061] Preferably, the first connecting plate 213 and the second connecting plate 214 are hingedly connected via a first rotating shaft 215 . The first rotating shaft 215 is arranged parallel to the wheel axle 212 . The setting height of the first rotating shaft 215 can be higher than the wheel axle 212 or lower than the wheel axle 212 .

[0062] The first connecting plate 213 and the second connecting plate 214 can be rotated and adjusted around the first rotating shaft 215, so that the part of the walking track 21 between the two adjacent pairs of track wheels 211 can be bent upward or downward, so that the walking track 21 can climb over the corresponding obstacles and realize the obstacle crossing function.

[0063] Furthermore, the first connecting plate 213 and the second connecting plate 214 each include a first plate body and a second plate body that are rotatably connected, and the axis of relative rotation adjustment of the first plate body and the second plate body is perpendicular to the setting direction of the first plate body and the second plate body.

[0064] The first and second plate portions are hingedly connected via a second rotational axis 216. The first and second plate portions, along with the second rotational axis 216, are all located within the same vertical plane, with the second rotational axis 216 being perpendicular to the orientation of the first and second plate portions. The first and second plate portions are arranged at an angle, and the second rotational axis 216 is also arranged at an angle. By rotating the first and second plate portions relative to the second rotational axis 216, the walking track 21 can achieve turning adjustment.

[0065] Furthermore, a plurality of electromagnets 217 are provided on the walking track 21, and the electromagnets 217 can allow the walking track 21 to be adsorbed on the corresponding parts of the arch rib 10 and the steel box girder 30, thereby improving the walking safety of the walking track 21 and avoiding the phenomenon of falling.

[0066] Furthermore, power gears are provided at the front and rear ends of the traveling crawler 21, and the power gears mesh with the crawler tracks of the traveling crawler 21. A power motor is provided at the front or rear end of the traveling crawler 21, and the power motor can drive the power gears to rotate through gears, and then the rotation of the power gears will drive the crawler tracks to rotate, and the multiple pairs of track wheels provided inside the crawler tracks will also rotate, thereby realizing the travel of the traveling crawler 21. When the traveling crawler 21 turns, the turning motor drives the power gears to turn, so that the connection between the crawler tracks and the track wheels will cooperate to adjust the turn.

[0067] Furthermore, mounting brackets are provided on the power gears at the front and rear ends of the walking track 21, and detectors are provided on the mounting brackets corresponding to the front and rear of the walking track 21, which are used to detect obstacles in front and rear of the walking track 21 and form detection information. According to the detection information of the detector, the walking track 21 can be controlled to avoid obstacles.

[0068] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 includes a plurality of adjustment units 251 connected in sequence. Two adjacent adjustment units 251 can be adjusted to swing horizontally and vertically relative to each other. A plurality of running wheels 2511 are provided on the periphery of each adjustment unit 251.

[0069] The serpentine transport mechanism 25 achieves flexible bending between the adjustment units 251 through relative swing adjustment, including horizontal and vertical swing adjustment, thereby enabling the work head to be moved to the desired working position. Multiple running wheels 2511 are spaced apart around the periphery of the adjustment units 251. The rolling motion of the running wheels 2511 facilitates the movement and adjustment of the serpentine transport mechanism 25.

[0070] Further, combined with Figure 7 As shown, the first adjusting unit of the two adjacent adjusting units 251 is provided with a horizontal driving gear 252 and a first driving motor drivingly connected to the horizontal driving gear 252; the second adjusting unit of the two adjacent adjusting units 251 is provided with a horizontal transmission gear 253 meshing with the horizontal driving gear 252, and the horizontal transmission gear 253 is fixedly connected to a vertical transmission shaft 254, which is rotatably provided on the first adjusting unit.

[0071] In this way, the first drive motor can drive the horizontal drive gear 252 to rotate, and the horizontal drive gear 252 drives the horizontal transmission gear 253 to rotate by rotating, and then the horizontal transmission gear 253 rotates together with the vertical transmission shaft 254. The vertical transmission shaft 254 and the horizontal transmission gear 253 carry the second adjustment unit to swing horizontally relative to the first adjustment unit, that is, to swing left and right in the horizontal plane, thereby adjusting the direction of the corresponding adjustment unit, and then being able to adjust the direction and position of the working head 27.

[0072] Preferably, an upper connecting plate 2512 and a lower connecting plate 2513 are disposed opposite each other on a side of the first adjusting unit near the second adjusting unit, and the vertical transmission shaft 254 is rotatably disposed between the upper connecting plate 2512 and the lower connecting plate 2513. Preferably, both ends of the vertical transmission shaft 254 are rotatably disposed on the corresponding upper connecting plate 2512 and the lower connecting plate 2513 via bearings.

[0073] Furthermore, combined with Figure 8 As shown, a transverse transmission shaft 255 is connected to the vertical transmission shaft 254. The transverse transmission shaft 255 is arranged perpendicular to the vertical transmission shaft 254 and is fixedly connected to the vertical transmission shaft 254. A vertical power gear 256 is fixedly connected to the transverse transmission shaft 255. The second adjustment unit is rotatably connected to the transverse transmission shaft 255. The second adjustment unit is provided with a rotatable vertical drive gear 257 and a second drive motor drivingly connected to the vertical drive gear 257. The vertical drive gear 257 is meshed with the vertical power gear 256.

[0074] The second drive motor can drive the vertical drive gear 257 for rotation adjustment. The vertical drive gear 257 can rotate upward or downward along the vertical power gear 256, and then drive the second adjustment unit to rotate upward or downward around the horizontal transmission shaft 255, thereby realizing the vertical swing of the second adjustment unit relative to the first adjustment unit, that is, swinging up and down in the vertical plane, realizing the adjustment of the height of the corresponding adjustment unit, and then being able to adjust the position of the working head 27.

[0075] A left connecting plate 2514 and a right connecting plate are provided on the side of the second adjustment unit close to the first adjustment unit. The left connecting plate 2514 and the right connecting plate are rotatably connected to the transverse transmission shaft 255. When the transverse transmission shaft 255 is fixedly connected to the vertical transmission shaft 254, the left connecting plate 2514 and the right connecting plate can be rotated and adjusted relative to the transverse transmission shaft 255, thereby realizing vertical swing adjustment of the second adjustment unit.

[0076] Furthermore, the adjustment unit 251 includes a cylindrical body, the interior of which is hollow and can accommodate the corresponding first drive motor and second drive motor, and a plurality of walking wheels 2511 are provided on the outer circumference of the cylindrical body.

[0077] Furthermore, if Figure 4 As shown, a flexible protective cover 258 is connected between two adjacent adjustment units 251. The flexible protective cover 258 is bendable and adjustable to accommodate the horizontal and vertical swing adjustments between the adjustment units 251. The flexible protective cover 258 covers the gear transmission structure provided between the adjustment units 251, thereby protecting the gear transmission structure. Preferably, the flexible protective cover 258 is a bellows or a rubber tube.

[0078] like Figure 1 、 Figures 4 to 6 As shown, a mounting seat 261 is provided at one end of the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 away from the rotating disk 23. The mounting seat 261 is fixedly connected to the first adjustment unit 251 at one end of the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 away from the rotating disk 23. A camera 262 and a detector 263 are provided on the mounting seat 261, and the working head 27 is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat 261.

[0079] The bottom of the mounting seat 261 is provided with a moving roller 265 and a motor that drives the moving roller 265 to rotate. The motor drives the moving roller 265 to rotate, thereby realizing the movement of the mounting seat 261. The movement of the mounting seat 261 can bring the working head 27 to the working position, so that the working head 27 can successfully complete the corresponding working task.

[0080] The camera 262 can be used to photograph the working conditions at the working head 27 so as to accurately adjust the working head 27 to the working position. The detector 263 is used to detect obstacles in front and its distance from the obstacles so as to adjust the position of the working head 27 through the serpentine transfer mechanism 25. A rotary electric cylinder 264 is provided on the mounting base 261. The rotary electric cylinder 264 is connected to the working head 27. The rotary electric cylinder 264 can drive the working head 27 to rotate and adjust, thereby adjusting the working angle of the working head. Preferably, two rotary electric cylinders 264 are provided, one for adjusting the horizontal angle of the working head 27, that is, left and right rotation adjustment, and the other for adjusting the vertical angle of the working head 27, that is, up and down rotation adjustment. The working head 27 is detachably connected to the rotary electric cylinder 264, so that the required working head 27 can be replaced according to applicable needs.

[0081] like Figure 1As shown, a fixed seat 266 is provided at one end of the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 close to the rotating disk 23, and the fixed seat 266 is fixedly connected to the rotating disk 23, so that the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 can be retracted or released by rotating the rotating disk 23. During the retracting or releasing process, the various adjustment units 251 of the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 can also be swung accordingly to facilitate rapid retracting or rapid release.

[0082] Furthermore, a control mechanism is provided on the fixed seat 266, which is connected to the first drive motor and the second drive motor provided on the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 for controlling the operation of the corresponding first drive motor and the second drive motor, thereby controlling the movement of the serpentine transfer mechanism 25.

[0083] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a pair of track wheels 211 of the walking track 21 are supported with a connecting seat 221, which is combined with Figure 1 、 Figures 9 to 11 As shown, the rotating disk 23 is rotatably mounted on the connecting base 221. An internal gear slewing bearing 241 is provided at the bottom of the rotating disk 23. The internal gear slewing bearing 241 is connected to a positioning base. The rotating disk 23 can rotate and adjust relative to the positioning base via the internal gear slewing bearing 241. A motor 242 and a rotating gear 243 are provided on the positioning base corresponding to the internal gear slewing bearing 241. The motor 242 drives the rotating gear 243 to rotate, and the rotating gear 243 meshes with the inner gear ring of the internal gear slewing bearing 241. In this way, the motor 242 can drive the rotating disk 23 to rotate and adjust via the rotating gear 243 and the internal gear slewing bearing 241.

[0084] Preferably, the rotating disk 23 includes an upper disk, a lower disk and a connecting column connected between the upper disk and the lower disk, wherein the fixed seat 266 on the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 is fixedly connected to the lower disk, and the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 can be wound around the connecting column on the rotating disk 23.

[0085] like Figures 12 to 14 As shown, the working process of the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section of the present invention is described below.

[0086] After the arch rib 10 is placed on the steel box girder 30 and aligned, the welding operation between the outer periphery of the arch rib 10 and the steel box girder 30 is relatively convenient to operate. The outer periphery of the arch beam 10 and the steel box girder 30 can be welded and fixed first to fix the position of the arch rib 10, and then the connection between the inside of the arch rib 10 and the steel box girder 30 can be welded using the device of the present invention. A welding operation head, such as a welding gun, is mounted on the mounting seat 261, and the equipment is placed on the partition 16 corresponding to the inside of the arch rib 10. At this time, the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 is wound around the rotating disk 23, and the walking track 21 is adsorbed on the partition 16 by the provided electromagnet 217. The walking track 21 is started, and the walking track 21 is allowed to carry the equipment through the operation hole on the partition 16 into the narrow space. The walking track 21 passes over the partition 16 and then contacts the surface of the steel box girder 30, combined with Figures 15 to 17 As shown, the walking track 21 can move on the surface of the steel box girder 30 in a narrow space, and can bring the working head to the corresponding connection position. After the equipment enters the narrow space, the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 gradually unfolds, and the rotating disk 23 rotates synchronously. After the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 is stretched out, it can crawl on the surface of the steel box girder 30, and cooperate with the walking of the walking track 21 to bring the working head, which is now the welding gun, to the welding position. The welding gun welds the welding position, and then the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 continues to move and carries the welding gun to weld the next welding position until all the welding positions in the narrow space are welded. After completing the welding operation, the serpentine transfer mechanism 25 is retracted on the rotating disk 23, and the walking track 21 returns with the equipment, and then enters the next narrow space to perform welding operations until the positions where the arch rib 10 contacts the steel box girder 30 are welded.

[0087] The welding gun on the equipment is then replaced with a grinding head, such as a grinding disc or a laser grinding mechanism. The equipment enters the narrow space using the above method, and then grinds the weld with the grinding head. After grinding is completed, the equipment returns. The grinding head is then replaced with a cleaning head to clean the powder and residue removed by grinding. The cleaning head, such as a rotatable brush, is also equipped with a dust collection mechanism that can absorb and collect powder and residue. After cleaning, the equipment returns. The cleaning head is replaced with a spraying head, such as a nozzle and a protective paint supply mechanism (protective paint storage barrel, delivery pipeline, and pump). The spraying head sprays protective paint on the surface of the weld. In this way, the equipment of the present invention can enter the interior of the arch rib and complete operations such as welding, grinding, cleaning, and spraying without the need for human intervention, which can save labor and improve work efficiency.

[0088] The present invention also provides a method for using the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam combination section, and the method for using is described below.

[0089] The method of using the present invention comprises the following steps:

[0090] After the arch ribs and steel box beams are placed, start the crawler tracks and allow the equipment to crawl into the narrow space enclosed by the arch ribs and steel box beams;

[0091] The rotating disk is rotated to extend the serpentine transfer mechanism, and the serpentine transfer mechanism is started to bend and crawl, so that the working head reaches the connection position corresponding to the arch rib and the steel box girder;

[0092] The welding, grinding, cleaning or spraying of arch ribs and steel box girders are completed through the operation head;

[0093] By utilizing the movement and rotation adjustment of the walking tracks, rotating disk and serpentine transfer mechanism, the working head is adjusted to the next connection position to perform the corresponding operation. After the operation is completed, the equipment is returned by the walking tracks.

[0094] Furthermore, the operation head can perform welding, grinding, cleaning and spraying operations on the connection position between the arch rib and the steel box girder, and the corresponding operation can be completed by replacing the corresponding operation head.

[0095] The present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the embodiments of the accompanying drawings. A person skilled in the art can make various modifications to the present invention based on the above description. Therefore, certain details in the embodiments should not be construed as limiting the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multifunctional working device for the internal part of a split arch-beam joint, used for welding, grinding, cleaning or spraying arch ribs and steel box beams in a narrow space, characterized in that: The device comprises: The walking crawler is provided with multiple pairs of track wheels, and the relative positions of two adjacent pairs of track wheels can be adjusted in the vertical direction to achieve obstacle crossing, and the relative positions of two adjacent pairs of track wheels can also be adjusted in the horizontal direction to achieve turning; A rotating disk rotatably supported on the walking track; A serpentine transfer mechanism, one end of which is connected to the rotating disk, and the other end of which is connected to an operating head. The serpentine transfer mechanism can be wound around the rotating disk and then extended by the rotation of the rotating disk. The serpentine transfer mechanism can be bent and rotated to adjust and thus can carry the operating head to the corresponding connection position between the arch rib and the steel box girder to complete the corresponding operation; A wheel axle is connected between a pair of track wheels; A first connecting plate and a second connecting plate are rotatably connected between two adjacent wheel axles. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are arranged in an inclined shape, and the axis of relative rotation adjustment of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate is parallel to the axis of the wheel axle. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are hingedly connected via a first rotating shaft, and the first rotating shaft is arranged parallel to the wheel axle; the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are hingedly connected to the corresponding wheel axle; The first connecting plate and the second connecting plate each include a first plate body portion and a second plate body portion that are rotatably connected; The axis of relative rotation adjustment between the first plate body and the second plate body is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the first plate body and the second plate body; The first plate body and the second plate body are hingedly connected by a second rotating shaft. The first plate body, the second plate body and the second rotating shaft are all arranged in the same vertical plane, and the setting direction of the second rotating shaft is perpendicular to the setting direction of the first plate body and the second plate body.

2. The multifunctional operation equipment for the internal part of the split arch-beam joint section according to claim 1, characterized in that: The serpentine transfer mechanism includes a plurality of adjustment units connected in sequence, and two adjacent adjustment units can be adjusted to swing horizontally and vertically relative to each other; The outer periphery of each adjusting unit is provided with a plurality of running wheels.

3. The multifunctional operation equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first of the two adjacent adjustment units is provided with a horizontal driving gear and a first driving motor drivingly connected to the horizontal driving gear; The second one of the two adjacent adjustment units is provided with a horizontal transmission gear meshing with the horizontal drive gear. The horizontal transmission gear is fixedly connected to a vertical transmission shaft. The vertical transmission shaft is rotatably provided on the first adjustment unit.

4. The multifunctional operation equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section according to claim 3, characterized in that: The vertical transmission shaft is connected to a horizontal transmission shaft, and the horizontal transmission shaft is fixedly connected to a vertical power gear; The second adjustment unit is rotatably connected to the transverse transmission shaft, and is provided with a rotatable vertical driving gear and a second driving motor drivingly connected to the vertical driving gear, and the vertical driving gear is meshed with the vertical power gear.

5. The multifunctional operation equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting seat is provided on a pair of track wheels of the walking track; The rotating disk is rotatably mounted on the connecting seat via an internal gear slewing bearing; A motor and a rotating gear are provided on the connecting seat corresponding to the internal gear slewing support. The motor drives the rotating gear to rotate, and the rotating gear is engaged with the inner gear ring of the internal gear slewing support.

6. The multifunctional operation equipment for the interior of the split arch-beam joint section according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of electromagnets are arranged on the walking crawler belt.

7. The multifunctional operation equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the serpentine transfer mechanism is provided with a mounting base, on which a camera and a detector are provided; The working head is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat.

8. A method for using the multifunctional operating equipment inside the split arch-beam joint section according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The steps include: After the arch ribs and steel box beams are placed, start the crawler tracks and allow the equipment to crawl into the narrow space enclosed by the arch ribs and steel box beams; The rotating disk is rotated to extend the serpentine transfer mechanism, and the serpentine transfer mechanism is simultaneously started to perform bending crawling, so that the operation head reaches the connection position corresponding to the arch rib and the steel box girder; The welding, grinding, cleaning or spraying of arch ribs and steel box girders are completed through the operation head; By utilizing the movement and rotation adjustment of the walking tracks, rotating disk and serpentine transfer mechanism, the working head is adjusted to the next connection position to perform the corresponding operation. After the operation is completed, the equipment is returned by the walking tracks.

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