Chimney inner wall detection method and device system for unmanned high-altitude operation

Through the unmanned high-altitude chimney inner wall detection method and device system, using components such as helium balloons and cameras, the safety hazards and low efficiency of chimney inner wall detection are solved, and efficient and safe inner wall detection is achieved.

CN120594550APending Publication Date: 2025-09-05GUSTER TECH DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510757894.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-09
Publication Date
2025-09-05

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the inspection of the inner wall of industrial chimneys requires high-altitude operations, which poses huge safety hazards and has low inspection efficiency.

Method used

A chimney inner wall inspection method and device system for unmanned high-altitude operations is adopted, which utilizes helium balloons, ropes, cameras and other components, combined with wireless Internet bridges and computer terminals to achieve unmanned inspection.

Benefits of technology

Significantly reduce the risk of personnel working at height, improve detection efficiency, complete the detection of the inner wall of chimneys hundreds of meters long in a short time, obtain high-definition images with real-time and traceability.

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Abstract

The invention provides a chimney inner wall detection method and device system for unmanned aerial work, and relates to the technical field of industrial detection. A chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operation comprises a chimney body and a computer terminal, the right side wall of the chimney body is fixedly connected with blast air heating equipment, and a detection assembly is arranged in the chimney body; the detection assembly comprises a helium balloon, a rope, a gateway box, a camera, an LED lamp, a fan shell, a filter screen, a connecting block, a micro motor, a fan blade body, a release rope, a fixing plate, a support, a top hole, a release roller and a main motor, and the rope is fixedly connected to the bottom of the helium balloon. Through the structure, personnel can operate on the ground, the risk of high-altitude operation of the personnel is remarkably reduced, the equipment is simple and efficient, the condition detection of the inner wall of a hundreds of meters of chimney can be completed in a short time, and the equipment is high in precision, high in real-time performance, good in traceability and good in economical efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of industrial detection technology, and in particular to a chimney inner wall detection method and device system for unmanned high-altitude operations. Background Art

[0002] Industrial chimneys are vertical structures used in industrial facilities to discharge exhaust gases and smoke. Typically located atop factories or power plants, they are responsible for conveying harmful gases produced during combustion into the atmosphere to reduce their impact on the surrounding environment and human health. The corrosive nature of industrial chimneys in use makes regular inspections of their interior walls particularly important.

[0003] However, due to the high height of the chimney and the harsh working environment, the traditional inspection method generally involves transporting inspectors to the top of the chimney through a lifting device, and then using a manual hanging basket to enter the chimney for inspection. This high-altitude operation method not only poses huge safety hazards, but also has low inspection efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (1) Technical problems solved

[0005] In response to the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a chimney inner wall detection method and device system for unmanned high-altitude operations, which solves the problems of high-altitude operations required for industrial chimney inner wall inspection, huge safety hazards, and low inspection efficiency.

[0006] (2) Technical solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a chimney inner wall detection method and device system for unmanned high-altitude operations, comprising a chimney body and a computer terminal, a blast heating air device fixedly connected to the right wall of the chimney body, and a detection component disposed inside the chimney body;

[0008] The detection component includes a helium balloon, a rope, a gateway box, a camera, an LED light, a fan housing, a filter, a connecting block, a micro motor, a fan blade body, a release rope, a fixing plate, a bracket, a top hole, a release roller and a main motor. The bottom of the helium balloon is fixedly connected to a rope, the bottom of the rope is fixedly connected to the gateway box, the bottom of the gateway box is fixedly connected to a camera and an LED light, the right side wall of the gateway box is fixedly connected to the fan housing, the front and rear side walls of the fan housing are fixedly connected to the filter, the interior of the fan housing is fixedly connected to a connecting block, there are two connecting blocks, and they are symmetrically distributed inside the fan housing, a micro motor is fixedly connected between the two connecting blocks, a fan blade body is provided in front of the micro motor, the output end of the micro motor is fixedly connected to the fan blade body, the top of the helium balloon is fixedly connected to the release rope, the top of the release rope is fixedly connected to the release roller, the bottom of the release roller is fixedly connected to the fixing plate, the circumferential surface of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the bracket, the top of the fixing plate is provided with a top hole, and the top of the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the main motor.

[0009] Preferably, the gateway box is internally provided with a micro battery and a wireless internet bridge. The wireless internet bridge is connected to a computer terminal signal via wireless communication and is electrically connected to both the camera and the gyroscope sensor. The image information captured by the camera and the coordinate position of the gyroscope sensor are transmitted to the wireless internet bridge, which then transmits the information wirelessly to the computer terminal, which then displays the inner wall of the chimney.

[0010] Preferably, the ropes are provided in a plurality and evenly distributed below the helium balloon, and are made of high-temperature polyamide. High-temperature polyamide is a common high-temperature resistant nylon that has high rigidity, high strength, good dimensional accuracy and stability at high temperatures, as well as low warping and good chemical resistance. It is resistant to high temperatures and not easily deformed, making the helium balloon more stable.

[0011] Preferably, the gateway box, fan housing, filter, connection block, and fan blade body are all made of polymethacrylimide foam. Polymethacrylimide foam is a lightweight, high-strength, high- and low-temperature-resistant rigid foam material with high specific strength and stiffness, which can reduce the weight of the detection component.

[0012] Preferably, the output end of the main motor is fixedly connected to the release roller. When the main motor is started, the release roller rotates, thereby releasing the release rope, which cooperates with the helium balloon to facilitate the inspection of the inner wall of the chimney body from top to bottom.

[0013] Preferably, the release rope passes through the top hole from top to bottom, and a height mark is provided on the release rope for recording the height of the helium balloon. Different height marks indicate that the helium balloon is located at different heights.

[0014] Preferably, there are a plurality of brackets, which are evenly distributed on the fixing plate, and the brackets are clamped with the chimney body.

[0015] A method for detecting the inner wall of a chimney for unmanned high-altitude work, based on a chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude work according to any one of claims 1 to 8, is characterized in that it includes the following specific steps:

[0016] S1. Place the fixing plate on the top of the chimney body and connect the fixing plate and the chimney body through the bracket;

[0017] S2. Lower the helium balloon and start the main motor to rotate the release roller, thereby releasing more release ropes. As the release ropes are released, the helium balloon descends. The height mark on the release rope is used to record the defects observed by the camera at a certain height. With the help of the gyroscope sensor, the specific location of the current defect can be easily deduced.

[0018] S3. As the helium balloon is lowered, the camera captures the inner wall of the chimney and converts the information into electrical signals, which are then transmitted to the wireless Internet bridge. The wireless Internet bridge then transmits the information to the computer terminal via wireless communication, which converts the signals into visual images.

[0019] S4. During the inspection process, the computer terminal controls the activation of the micro motor through the wireless Internet bridge, which drives the fan blade body to rotate, thereby generating thrust on one side of the gateway box, which in turn drives the gateway box to rotate, thereby inspecting the inner wall of the chimney body;

[0020] S5. When necessary, start the heated blast air equipment to blow heated air into the chimney body. The helium balloon is lifted by its own force under the action of the hot air, and moves upward.

[0021] (3) Beneficial effects

[0022] The present invention provides a chimney inner wall detection method and device system for unmanned high-altitude operations. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. Personnel operate on the ground, significantly reducing the risk of personnel working at height;

[0024] 2. The equipment is simple and efficient, and can complete the inspection of the inner wall of a chimney hundreds of meters long in a short time;

[0025] 3. High precision, high-definition camera ensures clear images of the chimney inner wall;

[0026] 4. Strong real-time performance, achieving real-time transmission and processing of data through wireless Internet bridge;

[0027] 5. Traceability: the detection position is recorded through the release rope with a high degree of labeling, which is convenient for subsequent analysis and processing;

[0028] 6. Good economy, which can save enterprises the costs related to high-altitude hanging baskets, safety measures, etc. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a chimney body of a chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operation proposed by the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the detection components of a chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operations proposed by the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of a fan casing of a chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operations proposed by the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a rear view of the fan housing of a chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operations proposed by the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a signal transmission diagram.

[0034] Among them, 1. Chimney body; 2. Blower heating air equipment; 3. Helium balloon; 4. Rope; 5. Gateway box; 6. Camera; 7. LED light; 8. Fan housing; 9. Filter; 10. Connecting block; 11. Micro motor; 12. Fan blade body; 13. Release rope; 14. Fixing plate; 15. Bracket; 16. Top hole; 17. Release roller; 18. Main motor; 19. Computer terminal; 20. Gyroscope sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] like Figure 1-5As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operations, including a chimney body 1 and a computer terminal 19. A blast heating air device 2 is fixedly connected to the right side wall of the chimney body 1, and a detection component is arranged inside the chimney body 1.

[0037] The detection component includes a helium balloon 3, a rope 4, a gateway box 5, a camera 6, an LED light 7, a fan housing 8, a filter 9, a connecting block 10, a micro motor 11, a fan blade body 12, a release rope 13, a fixing plate 14, a bracket 15, a top hole 16, a release roller 17 and a main motor 18. The bottom of the helium balloon 3 is fixedly connected with a rope 4. There are multiple ropes 4 and they are evenly distributed below the helium balloon 3. The rope 4 is made of high-temperature polyamide material. High-temperature polyamide material is a common high-temperature resistant nylon. It has high rigidity, high strength, good dimensional accuracy and stability at high temperatures, as well as low warping and good chemical resistance. It is resistant to high temperatures and not easy to deform, making the helium balloon 3 more stable. The bottom of the cable 4 is fixedly connected to a gateway box 5, and a micro battery and a wireless Internet bridge are arranged inside the gateway box 5. The micro battery provides power support for the camera 6, LED light 7, micro motor 11, gyroscope sensor 20 and wireless Internet bridge. The wireless Internet bridge is connected to the computer terminal 19 signal through wireless communication. The bottom of the gateway box 5 is fixedly connected to the camera 6 and the LED light 7. The left wall of the camera 6 is fixedly connected to the gyroscope sensor 20 for indicating the current position of the camera 6, thereby deducing the defect position detected by the camera 6. The LED light 7 provides lighting for the camera 6. The wireless Internet bridge is electrically connected to the camera 6, and the image signal taken by the camera 6 is transmitted. The information and the coordinate position of the gyroscope sensor 20 are transmitted to the wireless Internet bridge, and then the wireless Internet bridge transmits the information to the computer terminal 19 through wireless transmission. The computer terminal 19 shows the situation of the inner wall of the chimney body 1, which is convenient for the operator to observe directly. The right side wall of the gateway box 5 is fixedly connected to the fan shell 8, and the front and rear side walls of the fan shell 8 are fixedly connected to the filter screen 9. The inside of the fan shell 8 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 10. There are two connecting blocks 10, and they are symmetrically distributed inside the fan shell 8. A micro motor 11 is fixedly connected between the two connecting blocks 10. A fan blade body 12 is provided in front of the micro motor 11. The output end of the micro motor 11 is connected to the fan The leaf body 12 is fixedly connected, and the top of the helium balloon 3 is fixedly connected with a release rope 13, which passes through the top hole 16 from top to bottom. The release rope 13 is provided with a height mark for recording defects observed by the camera 6 at a certain height. The top of the release rope 13 is fixedly connected with a release roller 17, and the bottom of the release roller 17 is fixedly connected with a fixed plate 14. The circumferential surface of the fixed plate 14 is fixedly connected with a bracket 15. There are multiple brackets 15, and they are evenly distributed on the fixed plate 14. The bracket 15 is clamped with the chimney body 1, and the top of the fixed plate 14 is provided with a top hole 16. The top of the fixed plate 14 is fixedly connected with a main motor 18, and the output end of the main motor 18 is fixedly connected to the release roller 17.

[0038] The gateway box 5, fan housing 8, filter screen 9, connection block 10 and fan blade body 12 are all made of polymethacrylimide foam material. Polymethacrylimide foam material is a lightweight, high-strength, high and low temperature resistant hard foam material with high specific strength and specific stiffness, which can reduce the weight of the detection component.

[0039] A chimney inner wall inspection method for unmanned high-altitude operation includes the following specific steps:

[0040] S1. Place the fixing plate 14 on the top of the chimney body 1 and engage the fixing plate 14 with the chimney body 1 through the bracket 15.

[0041] S2. Put down the helium balloon 3 and start the main motor 18 to rotate the release roller 17, thereby releasing more release ropes 13. As the release ropes 13 are released, the helium balloon 3 descends. The altitude mark on the release rope 13 indicates the current altitude of the helium balloon 3. The altitude mark on the release rope 13 is used to record the defect problem observed by the camera 6 at a certain altitude, and under the action of the gyroscope sensor 20, it is convenient to deduce the specific location of the current defect.

[0042] S3. As the helium balloon 3 is lowered, the camera 6 captures the inner wall of the chimney body 1 and converts the information into an electrical signal and transmits it to the wireless Internet bridge. The wireless Internet bridge then transmits the signal to the computer terminal 19 via wireless communication, and the computer terminal 19 converts the signal into a visual image.

[0043] S4. During the detection process, the computer terminal 19 starts the micro motor 11 through the wireless Internet bridge control, drives the fan blade body 12 to rotate, thereby generating thrust on one side of the gateway box 5, and then drives the gateway box 5 to rotate, thereby detecting the inner wall around the chimney body 1.

[0044] S5. When necessary, start the heated blast air device 2 to blow heated air into the chimney body 1. The helium balloon 3 is lifted by the self-extraction force of the hot air and moves upward.

[0045] While 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 these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operation, comprising a chimney body (1) and a computer terminal (19), characterized in that: The right side wall of the chimney body (1) is fixedly connected with a blast heating air device (2), and a detection component is provided inside the chimney body (1); The detection component comprises a helium balloon (3), a rope (4), a gateway box (5), a camera (6), an LED light (7), a fan housing (8), a filter (9), a connecting block (10), a micro motor (11), a fan blade body (12), a release rope (13), a fixing plate (14), a bracket (15), a top hole (16), a release roller (17) and a main motor (18). The bottom of the helium balloon (3) is fixedly connected to the rope (4), the bottom of the rope (4) is fixedly connected to the gateway box (5), the bottom of the gateway box (5) is fixedly connected to the camera (6) and the LED light (7), the left side wall of the camera (6) is fixedly connected to the gyroscope sensor (20), the right side wall of the gateway box (5) is fixedly connected to the fan housing (8), the front and rear side walls of the fan housing (8) are fixedly connected to the filter (9), and the The fan housing (8) is fixedly connected to a connecting block (10), and the number of the connecting blocks (10) is two and symmetrically distributed inside the fan housing (8). A micro motor (11) is fixedly connected between the two connecting blocks (10), a fan blade body (12) is provided in front of the micro motor (11), and the output end of the micro motor (11) is fixedly connected to the fan blade body (12). The top of the helium balloon (3) is fixedly connected to a release rope (13), the top of the release rope (13) is fixedly connected to a release roller (17), the bottom of the release roller (17) is fixedly connected to a fixed plate (14), the circumferential surface of the fixed plate (14) is fixedly connected to a bracket (15), the top of the fixed plate (14) is provided with a top hole (16), and the top of the fixed plate (14) is fixedly connected to a main motor (18).

2. The chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gateway box (5) is provided with a micro battery and a wireless Internet bridge inside, and the wireless Internet bridge is connected to the computer terminal (19) through wireless communication signals.

3. The chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operations according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wireless Internet bridge is electrically connected to the camera (6) and the gyroscope sensor (20).

4. The chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the ropes (4) is multiple and evenly distributed below the helium balloon (3). The ropes (4) are made of high-temperature polyamide material.

5. The chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operation according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The gateway box (5), fan housing (8), filter screen (9), connection block (10) and fan blade body (12) are all made of polymethacrylimide foam material.

6. The chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the main motor (18) is fixedly connected to the release roller (17).

7. The chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: The release rope (13) passes through the top hole (16) from top to bottom, and a height mark is provided on the release rope (13).

8. The chimney inner wall detection device system for unmanned high-altitude operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brackets (15) are provided in a plurality and are evenly distributed on the fixing plate (14). The brackets (15) are clamped with the chimney body (1).

9. A method for detecting the inner wall of a chimney for unmanned high-altitude work, based on the device system for detecting the inner wall of a chimney for unmanned high-altitude work according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The following specific steps are included: S1. Place the fixing plate (14) on the top of the chimney body (1), and connect the fixing plate (14) and the chimney body (1) via the bracket (15); S2, lowering the helium balloon (3), and starting the main motor (18) to rotate the release roller (17), thereby releasing more release ropes (13). As the release ropes (13) are released, the helium balloon (3) descends. The height mark on the release rope (13) is used to record the defect problem observed by the camera (6) at a certain height, and under the action of the gyroscope sensor (20), the specific location of the current defect is clearly indicated; S3. As the helium balloon (3) is lowered, the camera (6) photographs the inner wall of the chimney body (1), and converts the information into an electrical signal and transmits it to the wireless Internet bridge. The wireless Internet bridge then transmits the signal to the computer terminal (19) through wireless communication, and the computer terminal (19) converts the signal into a visual image. S4. During the detection process, the computer terminal (19) controls the micro motor (11) to start via the wireless Internet bridge, and the micro motor (11) drives the fan blade body (12) to rotate, thereby generating a thrust on one side of the gateway box (5), thereby driving the gateway box (5) to rotate, thereby detecting the inner wall of the chimney body (1) around. S5. When necessary, start the heated blast air device (2) to blow heated air into the chimney body (1). The helium balloon (3) is lifted by the self-extraction force of the hot air and moves upward.