Underground pipeline inner diameter detection device

By designing an underground pipeline inner diameter detection device that combines a telescopic rod and a linear drive, the shortcomings of traditional measurement methods are solved, and rapid and accurate measurement of the inner diameter of underground pipelines is achieved, overcoming the problems of casing influence and inner wall dirt.

CN120820118APending Publication Date: 2025-10-21JIANGSU COAL GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TEAM
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Application Number
CN202511031103.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-25
Publication Date
2025-10-21

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the traditional L-shaped drainage rod cannot accurately measure the inner diameter of the underground pipe, and the dirt on the inner wall of the pipe affects the measurement accuracy, resulting in inaccurate measurement results.

Method used

A device for detecting the inner diameter of underground pipelines was designed, which included a telescopic rod, a linear drive, and a detection head. The linear drive was used to drive the detection head for precise measurement, and the cleaning component automatically cleaned the inner wall of the pipeline to ensure measurement accuracy.

Benefits of technology

It achieves fast and accurate measurement of the inner diameter of underground pipelines, avoids errors caused by the influence of the casing on one end of the pipeline and dirt on the inner wall, and improves the accuracy of the measurement results.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an underground pipeline inner diameter detection device, and relates to the technical field of drainage pipeline detection, and the underground pipeline inner diameter detection device comprises a telescopic rod, the lower end of the telescopic rod is connected with a right-angle connector, and the end part of the right-angle connector is connected with a transverse pipe, so that the telescopic rod and the transverse pipe form an L-shaped structure; the mounting frame is connected to the end of the transverse pipe, and a plurality of linear drivers are mounted on the circumference of the side face of the mounting frame at equal intervals; the detection head is mounted at the output end of the linear driver, and the detection head comprises a jacking assembly and a cleaning assembly; through the design of the detection head with a special structure, the stop time of the linear driver can be accurately controlled, the linear driver is prevented from being damaged due to continuous work after reaching a specified position, meanwhile, the detection part on the inner wall of the pipeline can be automatically cleaned in the detection process, the influence of impurities on the detection result is avoided, and the detection efficiency is improved. And the detection result is more accurate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of drainage pipeline detection, in particular to an underground pipeline inner diameter detection device. Background Art

[0002] In pipeline detection, accurate pipe diameter measurement is crucial for more accurately determining the buried depth of pipelines. This provides construction companies with precise data, effectively preventing damage to pipelines during construction. During pipeline inspection, precise measurement of the pipeline's inner diameter allows pipeline robots to select the appropriate wheelbase for entry, enabling them to better navigate within the pipeline and detect defects. Furthermore, accurate measurement of the pipeline's inner diameter provides precise data for subsequent pipeline repairs, helping to order appropriate repair materials and avoid waste due to unsuitable materials, which in turn increases costs.

[0003] Currently, the traditional L-shaped drainage rod is commonly used to measure the inner diameter of underground pipelines. This rod is hooked inside the pipe and measures the pipe's top and bottom heights to calculate the diameter. However, since the pipe's diameter is larger at one end than the pipe itself, the true diameter cannot be measured if the pipe's opening is also a casing. Furthermore, this measurement method is less accurate. Furthermore, residual dirt easily adheres to the inner wall of the sewage pipe, affecting the measurement of the pipe's inner diameter and resulting in inaccurate values. Therefore, a device for detecting the inner diameter of underground pipelines is needed to address these issues. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an underground pipeline inner diameter detection device to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A device for detecting the inner diameter of an underground pipeline, comprising:

[0007] A telescopic rod, wherein the lower end of the telescopic rod is connected to a right-angle connector, and the end of the right-angle connector is connected to a transverse tube, so that the telescopic rod and the transverse tube form an "L"-shaped structure;

[0008] A mounting frame connected to the end of the transverse tube, wherein a plurality of linear actuators are equidistantly mounted on a side circumference of the mounting frame;

[0009] The detection head is installed at the output end of the linear drive. The detection head includes a supporting assembly and a cleaning assembly. The supporting assembly is used to control the linear drive to stop moving after contacting the inner wall of the pipe, and the cleaning assembly is used to clean the supporting part of the inner wall of the pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the supporting assembly includes a supporting block and a button switch. The supporting block is fixedly mounted on the output end of the linear drive. A button switch is embedded in the top of the supporting block. The button switch is squeezed and pressed after contacting the inner wall of the pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the cleaning assembly includes a connecting rod, a connecting shaft and a torsion spring, two connecting rods are installed on each supporting block, one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the supporting block through the connecting shaft, a torsion spring is provided on the connecting shaft, and the two connecting rods form a "V"-shaped structure;

[0012] The other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to a cleaning block, and the upper end surface of the cleaning block is provided with cleaning teeth.

[0013] Preferably, the cleaning block is configured as an arc-shaped structure, and the cleaning teeth are retractably connected to the cleaning block, so that the cleaning teeth can fully fit the inner wall of the pipe.

[0014] Preferably, the linear drive is an electric cylinder.

[0015] Preferably, the telescopic rod comprises a plurality of rod bodies that are movably nested and connected, and locking seats for fixing the positions of the rod bodies are installed at the ends of the rod bodies.

[0016] Preferably, it further comprises a display screen, which is mounted on the upper end of the telescopic rod through an adjustment component and is used to display measurement data.

[0017] Preferably, the adjustment component includes a mounting platform, a rotating seat and an angle adjustment bracket, the mounting platform is fixedly connected to the upper end of the telescopic rod, the mounting platform is provided with a rotating seat, the rotating seat is installed with an angle adjustment bracket, and the display screen is installed on the angle adjustment bracket.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The present invention uses an L-shaped detection frame composed of a telescopic rod and a transverse tube, combined with multiple linear drives and detection heads, to achieve rapid measurement of the inner diameter of underground pipelines, solving the problem that the diameter of the casing at one end of the pipeline is larger than the diameter of the pipeline, making it inconvenient to measure. In addition, the measurement results are more accurate than the L-shaped drainage rod hook method.

[0020] 2. The present invention can accurately control the stopping time of the linear drive through the design of a special structure detection head, thereby preventing the linear drive from being damaged by continuous operation after reaching the specified position. At the same time, during the detection process, the detection part of the inner wall of the pipeline can be automatically cleaned to prevent debris from affecting the detection results, making the detection results more accurate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1It is a front perspective structural diagram of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a rear-view stereoscopic structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the locally enlarged structure at point A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the mounting bracket and its upper components of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the detection head structure of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the cleaning component structure of the present invention.

[0027] In the figure: 1. Telescopic rod; 2. Right-angle connector; 3. Horizontal tube; 4. Mounting frame; 5. Linear drive; 6. Detection head; 61. Support block; 62. Push button switch; 63. Connecting rod; 64. Connecting shaft; 65. Torsion spring; 66. Cleaning block; 67. Cleaning teeth; 7. Mounting platform; 8. Rotating seat; 9. Angle adjustment bracket; 10. Display screen; 11. Rod body; 12. Locking seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] 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. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] See also Figure 1-6 , the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0030] A device for detecting the inner diameter of an underground pipeline comprises: a telescopic rod 1, the lower end of the telescopic rod 1 being connected to a right-angle connector 2, the end of the right-angle connector 2 being connected to a transverse tube 3, so that the telescopic rod 1 and the transverse tube 3 form an "L"-shaped structure; the telescopic rod 1 comprises a plurality of movably nested rod bodies 11, the ends of the rod bodies 11 being equipped with locking seats 12 for fixing the positions of the rod bodies 11; by loosening the locking seats 12, the corresponding rod bodies 11 can be telescopically adjusted, thereby adjusting the overall length of the telescopic rod 1, facilitating the detection of pipelines at different depths underground, and improving the applicability of the device.

[0031] The mounting frame 4 is connected to the end of the transverse tube 3. A plurality of linear drives 5 are equidistantly installed on the side circumference of the mounting frame 4. The linear drive 5 is an electric cylinder that can accurately control the elongation length of the driving end, making the measured data more accurate.

[0032] The detection head 6 is installed at the output end of the linear drive 5. The detection head 6 includes a supporting component and a cleaning component. The supporting component is used to control the linear drive 5 to stop moving after contacting the inner wall of the pipe, and the cleaning component is used to clean the supporting part of the inner wall of the pipe.

[0033] The supporting assembly includes a supporting block 61 and a button switch 62. The supporting block 61 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the linear drive 5. The top of the supporting block 61 is embedded with a button switch 62. The button switch 62 is squeezed and pressed after contacting the inner wall of the pipe. There are more than 3 supporting assemblies, and 3 are provided in this embodiment. When all 3 supporting blocks 61 contact the inner wall of the pipe and all the button switches 62 are pressed, the linear drive 5 stops running and readings can be taken at this time.

[0034] The cleaning assembly includes a connecting rod 63, a connecting shaft 64 and a torsion spring 65. Two connecting rods 63 are installed on each of the support blocks 61. One end of the connecting rod 63 is rotatably connected to the support block 61 through the connecting shaft 64. A torsion spring 65 is provided on the connecting shaft 64. The setting of the torsion spring 65 can enable the two connecting rods 63 to move closer to each other and reset and rotate. The two connecting rods 63 form a "V"-shaped structure. The setting of the "V"-shaped structure can enable the two connecting rods 63 to rotate away from each other when squeezed.

[0035] The other end of the connecting rod 63 is rotatably connected to a cleaning block 66, and the upper end surface of the cleaning block 66 is provided with cleaning teeth 67. The cleaning block 66 is arranged in an arc-shaped structure. The cleaning teeth 67 are telescopically connected to the cleaning block 66, so that the cleaning teeth 67 can fully fit the inner wall of the pipe. When the two connecting rods 63 are squeezed and rotated, they can drive the cleaning block 66 to rotate, so that the cleaning teeth 67 on the cleaning block 66 can remove the dirt on the inner wall of the pipe, avoiding affecting the contact measurement between the support block 61 and the inner wall of the pipe.

[0036] The present invention also includes a display screen 10, which is mounted on the upper end of the telescopic rod 1 through an adjustment assembly and is used to display measurement data; the adjustment assembly includes a mounting platform 7, a rotating seat 8 and an angle adjustment bracket 9, the mounting platform 7 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the telescopic rod 1, the mounting platform 7 is provided with a rotating seat 8, the rotating seat 8 is installed with an angle adjustment bracket 9, and the display screen 10 is mounted on the angle adjustment bracket 9; the direction and pitch angle of the display screen 10 can be adjusted according to usage requirements to facilitate the user to observe the display screen 10.

[0037] The working principle of the present invention is:

[0038] When it is necessary to detect the inner diameter of the underground pipeline, the detection device is first extended into the pipe mouth of the underground pipeline, and the horizontal tube 3 is moved horizontally into the pipeline. Then all the linear drives 5 are controlled to start synchronously, and the linear drive 5 drives the detection head 6 to move synchronously toward the inner wall of the pipeline.

[0039] When the cleaning block 66 contacts the inner wall of the pipe, the linear drive 5 continues to drive, and the cleaning block 66 transmits the extrusion force to the connecting rod 63, so that the two connecting rods 63 rotate away from each other, and the connecting rod 63 drives the cleaning block 66 to move synchronously, so that the cleaning teeth 67 on the cleaning block 66 remove and clean the debris at the detection position on the inner wall of the pipe until the support block 61 contacts and supports the inner wall of the pipe.

[0040] When the button switches 62 on all the supporting blocks 61 are pressed and triggered, the linear drive 5 stops driving, readings are taken according to the extended length of the linear drive 5, and the measured values ​​are displayed on the display screen 10 and recorded, thereby completing the detection of the inner diameter of the underground pipeline.

[0041] 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. An underground pipeline inner diameter detection device, characterized in that: include: A telescopic rod (1), wherein the lower end of the telescopic rod (1) is connected to a right-angle connector (2), and the end of the right-angle connector (2) is connected to a transverse tube (3), so that the telescopic rod (1) and the transverse tube (3) form an "L"-shaped structure; A mounting frame (4), the mounting frame (4) being connected to the end of the transverse tube (3), and a plurality of linear actuators (5) being equidistantly mounted on the side circumference of the mounting frame (4); A detection head (6) is installed at the output end of the linear drive (5). The detection head (6) includes a supporting assembly and a cleaning assembly. The supporting assembly is used to control the linear drive (5) to stop moving after contacting the inner wall of the pipeline. The cleaning assembly is used to clean the supporting part of the inner wall of the pipeline.

2. The underground pipeline inner diameter detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting assembly comprises a supporting block (61) and a button switch (62). The supporting block (61) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the linear drive (5). The top of the supporting block (61) is embedded with the button switch (62). The button switch (62) is pressed when it contacts the inner wall of the pipe.

3. The underground pipeline inner diameter detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly comprises a connecting rod (63), a connecting shaft (64) and a torsion spring (65). Two connecting rods (63) are installed on each supporting block (61). One end of the connecting rod (63) is rotatably connected to the supporting block (61) via the connecting shaft (64). The connecting shaft (64) is provided with a torsion spring (65). The two connecting rods (63) form a "V"-shaped structure. The other end of the connecting rod (63) is rotatably connected to a cleaning block (66), and the upper end surface of the cleaning block (66) is provided with cleaning teeth (67).

4. The underground pipeline inner diameter detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cleaning block (66) is configured as an arc-shaped structure, and the cleaning teeth (67) are telescopically connected to the cleaning block (66), so that the cleaning teeth (67) can fully fit the inner wall of the pipe.

5. The underground pipeline inner diameter detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linear drive (5) is an electric cylinder.

6. The underground pipeline inner diameter detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic rod (1) comprises a plurality of movably nested and connected rod bodies (11), and a locking seat (12) for fixing the position of the rod body (11) is installed at the end of the rod body (11).

7. The underground pipeline inner diameter detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a display screen (10), which is mounted on the upper end of the telescopic rod (1) through an adjustment component and is used to display measurement data.

8. The underground pipeline inner diameter detection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly comprises a mounting platform (7), a rotating seat (8) and an angle adjustment bracket (9); the mounting platform (7) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the telescopic rod (1); the mounting platform (7) is provided with a rotating seat (8); the angle adjustment bracket (9) is installed on the rotating seat (8); and the display screen (10) is installed on the angle adjustment bracket (9).