A kind of material yard inspection device

By designing the hoisting track for the suspended inspection device and using wireless communication, combined with a clean charging component, the stability and maintenance issues of the sand and gravel aggregate stockpile inspection device in complex environments have been resolved, achieving efficient and flexible material stockpile inspection.

CN121828587BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19POWERCHINA ZHONGNAN ENG
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
POWERCHINA ZHONGNAN ENG
Filing Date
2026-03-16
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the inspection device for sand and gravel aggregate stockpile has problems such as limited installation location, blind spots in monitoring range, poor operational stability, and frequent maintenance. In particular, it is difficult to achieve efficient and flexible material stockpile inspection in complex environments.

Method used

The suspended design, which combines a hoisting rail with an inspection motion mechanism, along with guide rail wheels, a shield, an adjustable mounting bracket, and a wireless communication device, enables flexible sensor installation and real-time data transmission. It is equipped with cleaning and charging components to adapt to complex environments and simplify maintenance procedures.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids ground-based mobile devices getting stuck and worn, improves the stability and flexibility of inspections, reduces maintenance frequency, and enables real-time transmission of sensor data and automated equipment management.

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Abstract

This invention discloses a material yard inspection device, comprising: a hoisting track; an inspection motion mechanism including a main shell, a mounting motion component, an inspection sensor, and a wireless communication device, wherein the mounting motion component is installed on the outer wall of the main shell; a mounting frame is provided at the bottom of the main shell; an adjustable mounting frame is installed at the bottom of the mounting frame, the adjustable mounting frame can be rotated and adjusted relative to the mounting frame and then fixed by fasteners; the inspection sensor is detachably installed on the adjustable mounting frame; and the wireless communication device is detachably installed on the outer wall of the main shell. This invention employs a suspended design with a hoisting track and an inspection motion mechanism, effectively avoiding problems such as getting stuck and wear and tear on ground-based mobile inspection devices. The partial enclosure of the guide track wheels by the shield, along with multiple structural elements, ensures the stability of the inspection motion mechanism as it runs along the hoisting track, effectively mitigating the risk of derailment inherent in existing suspended inspection devices, and adapting to the complex operating environment of the yard.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of inspection equipment technology, and in particular, to an inspection device for a material storage yard. Background Technology

[0002] As a core raw material in infrastructure construction such as buildings, roads, and water conservancy, the storage status, material quality, and site safety of sand and gravel aggregates directly affect the efficiency of project construction and cost control. Stockyard inspection is a crucial link in ensuring material management. Traditionally, this relies heavily on manual on-site inspections, requiring staff to check materials section by section along the stockyard aisles to obtain indicators such as material stacking height, flatness, and stability.

[0003] However, sand and gravel aggregate stockpiles are generally characterized by large land area, significant material pile height differences, and serious dust pollution. Manual inspection is labor-intensive, inefficient, and poses certain safety hazards.

[0004] To address these shortcomings, some storage yards have begun using fixed monitoring equipment or drone inspection solutions. Fixed monitoring equipment is limited by its installation location, resulting in significant blind spots and making it difficult to cover all areas of a large storage yard. While drone inspections offer mobility, their flight stability and equipment safety are questionable in complex environments. Furthermore, existing mobile ground inspection devices, often using ground tracks or tracked mechanisms, face difficulties navigating the storage yard. Some suspended inspection devices cannot flexibly adjust their inspection angles according to inspection needs, and their operational stability is poor in the complex environment of a storage yard, requiring frequent manual maintenance. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an inspection device for material storage yards.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0007] An inspection device for a material storage yard includes: a hoisting rail; an inspection motion mechanism including a main shell, a mounting motion component, an inspection sensor, and a wireless communication device. The mounting motion component is installed on the outer wall of the main shell and includes a guide rail wheel and a cover partially enclosing the guide rail wheel. The guide rail wheel has an annular groove on its outer periphery for at least partial embedding of the hoisting rail. The guide rail wheel is located above the main shell and has a mating clearance with the main shell, the size of which is smaller than that of the hoisting rail. A mounting frame is provided at the bottom of the main shell. An adjustable mounting bracket is installed at the bottom of the mounting frame. The adjustable mounting bracket can be rotated and adjusted relative to the mounting frame and then fixed by fasteners. The inspection sensor is detachably installed on the adjustable mounting bracket. The wireless communication device is detachably installed on the outer wall of the main shell.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes an end frame, which is mounted on the side of one end of the hoisting track; the end frame is equipped with a cleaning component and / or a charging component corresponding to the inspection sensor, the cleaning component is used to clean part of the surface of the inspection sensor; the charging component is used to charge the battery in the inspection motion mechanism.

[0009] Furthermore, the cleaning assembly includes a support plate on which a brush plate is detachably mounted. A vertical plate is located in the center of the support plate, and a cleaning structure is provided on the brush plate to clean a portion of the surface of the passing inspection sensor. A cover is slidably mounted on the support plate above the brush plate along the extension direction of the hoisting track. The cover includes a horizontal portion and an end cover plate located at the end of the horizontal portion facing the inspection motion mechanism. The cover has a covered state, in which the cover, the support plate, and the vertical plate define a covered cavity to accommodate the brush plate and the cleaning structure on the brush plate. The inspection motion mechanism can move to abut against the cover and push the cover out of the covered state, opening the covered cavity so that a portion of the surface of the inspection sensor can pass through and contact the cleaning structure. The cover is provided with a follow-reset structure so that the cover in contact with the inspection motion mechanism can follow the movement of the inspection motion mechanism until the cover moves back to the covered state before separating from the inspection motion mechanism moving away from the end frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the end cover plate has a sliding post on the side facing the vertical plate, and the vertical plate has a through hole through which the sliding post slides. The end of the sliding post away from the end cover plate passes through the through hole and is detachably connected to a limiting member. The outer periphery of the limiting member is larger than the through hole. When the limiting member abuts against the vertical plate, the cover is in a covering state.

[0011] Furthermore, the follow-up reset structure is a compression spring sleeved on the sliding column, and the compression spring is located between the vertical plate and the end cover plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the inspection motion mechanism has a charging state. In the charging state, the inspection motion mechanism cooperates with the charging component to charge. The end frame is provided with a charging limiting horizontal frame. A roller is installed at the end of the charging limiting horizontal frame away from the end frame. The main body shell in the charging state is located above the charging limiting horizontal frame. The roller part protrudes from the upper surface of the charging limiting horizontal frame to limit the inspection motion mechanism in the charging state.

[0013] Furthermore, the support plate is an arc plate, the horizontal part is a horizontal plate, and the end of the support plate away from the end frame is provided with an arc-shaped ring protruding towards the center. The end cover is a semi-circular plate adapted to the arc-shaped ring. One end of the brush plate is in contact with the arc-shaped ring. The bottom of the brush plate is provided with a positioning post, and the support plate is provided with a positioning hole corresponding to the positioning post. The positioning post is inserted into the positioning hole and the bottom of the positioning post protrudes from the support plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the charging assembly includes a wireless charging dock mounted on the end frame.

[0015] Furthermore, the end frame is provided with a charging mounting base, the wireless charging base is mounted on the charging mounting base, and the charging mounting base is provided with flexible limiting posts on the outer periphery of the wireless charging base.

[0016] Furthermore, the outer wall of the main body shell is provided with a mounting cylinder, and the shell of the wireless communication device is provided with a plug cylinder, which is inserted into the mounting cylinder.

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

[0018] The suspended design, combining a hoisting rail with the inspection motion mechanism, overcomes the limitations of soft and rugged ground conditions in sand and gravel aggregate stockpiles, effectively preventing issues such as vehicle slumping and wear on ground-based mobile inspection devices, thus reducing maintenance costs. Simultaneously, the annular groove on the outer circumference of the guide rail wheel in the mounted motion assembly allows the hoisting rail to be at least partially embedded within it, forming a precise guiding fit. The fit gap is smaller than that of the hoisting rail, preventing the guide rail wheel from detaching and further enhancing stability. Furthermore, the partial enclosure of the guide rail wheel by the shield prevents dust and debris from affecting its rotation and service life. The lower end of the shield, close to the hoisting rail, can also scrape away some of the dust accumulated on the rail. These multiple structural elements work together to ensure the stability of the inspection motion mechanism as it runs along the hoisting rail, adapting to the complex operating environment of stockpiles and reducing maintenance frequency. The mounting frame and adjustment bracket at the bottom of the main casing use a rotary adjustment mechanism, and are secured with fasteners after adjustment, allowing the inspection sensor to be flexibly adjusted at the installation angle according to different environments and needs. The wireless communication device is detachably installed on the outer wall of the main casing, enabling real-time transmission of data collected by the inspection sensors, such as the status of materials and safety conditions in the stockpile, to the back-end management system. Both the inspection sensors and the wireless communication device are detachable, eliminating the need for complete disassembly when equipment malfunctions or when different types of parts need to be replaced based on inspection requirements, thus simplifying maintenance and replacement procedures.

[0019] In addition to the objectives, features, and advantages described above, the present invention has other objectives, features, and advantages. The invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the figures. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inspection motion mechanism in a charging state according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the covering member in a covering state according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the covering member in an uncovered state according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure on the end frame according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Another structural diagram from a different perspective;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of a wireless communication device in a limited position.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of a wireless communication device in an intermediate transitional state.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the wireless communication device in a smooth assembly / disassembly state.

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a disassembled state of a wireless communication device.

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of another disassembled state of the wireless communication device.

[0032] Legend:

[0033] 100mm hoisting rail;

[0034] Inspection and movement mechanism 200, main body shell 210, mounting frame 211, adjustment and mounting frame 212, mounting movement component 220, guide track wheel 221, cover 222, mounting cylinder 230, notch 231;

[0035] Inspection sensor 300, transmitter and receiver surface 310;

[0036] Wireless communication device 400, plug 410, connector 420;

[0037] End frame 500, charging limit horizontal frame 510, roller 520, wireless charging base 530, charging mounting base 540, flexible limit post 541;

[0038] Support plate 600, vertical plate 610, perforation 611, cover 620, horizontal part 621, end cover 622, sliding column 623, limiting part 624, follow-reset structure 630, arc ring 640, positioning hole 650;

[0039] Brush plate 700, positioning post 710, cleaning structure 720;

[0040] Preload arm 800, upper support arm 810, lower support arm 820, and outward protrusion 821. Detailed Implementation

[0041] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0042] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0044] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this invention is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a material yard inspection device, which includes a hoisting track 100 and an inspection motion mechanism 200.

[0046] The inspection motion mechanism 200 includes a main housing 210, a mounting motion component 220, an inspection sensor 300, and a wireless communication device 400. The mounting motion component 220 is installed on the outer wall of the main housing 210. The mounting motion component 220 includes a guide wheel 221 and a cover 222 that partially encloses the guide wheel 221. The guide wheel 221 has an annular groove on its outer periphery for at least part of the hoisting rail 100 to be embedded. The guide wheel 221 is located above the main housing 210 and has a fitting clearance with the main housing 210. The size of the fitting clearance is smaller than that of the hoisting rail 100. For the hoisting track 100, the clearance should be smaller than the vertical dimension of the hoisting track 100. For example, when the cross-sectional profile of the hoisting track 100 is circular, the clearance should be smaller than the diameter of the hoisting track 100. The main body shell 210 has a mounting bracket 211 at its bottom. An adjusting mounting bracket 212 is installed at the bottom of the mounting bracket 211. The adjusting mounting bracket 212 can be rotated relative to the mounting bracket 211 and then fixed by fasteners. An inspection sensor 300 is detachably mounted on the adjusting mounting bracket 212. A wireless communication device 400 is detachably mounted on the outer wall of the main body shell 210. Typically, to ensure stable operation, multiple hoisting tracks 100 are arranged in parallel, such as... Figure 1 As shown, there are two hoisting rails 100. The mounting motion components 220 are installed on the two opposite outer walls of the main body shell 210. The guide rail wheels 221 are installed on the opposite sides of the upper end of the mounting motion components 220 on both sides, so that the hoisting is on the two hoisting rails 100, thereby improving the stability of operation.

[0047] The present invention provides a material stockpile inspection device, which adopts a suspended design with a hoisting rail 100 and an inspection motion mechanism 200. Compared with existing ground rail or tracked mobile inspection devices, it is free from the limitations of soft and rugged ground environment in sand and gravel aggregate stockpiles, effectively avoids problems such as vehicles getting stuck and wear and tear, and reduces maintenance costs. Meanwhile, the annular groove on the outer periphery of the guide rail wheel 221 in the mounted motion component 220 allows the lifting rail 100 to be at least partially embedded within it, forming a precise guiding fit. The size of the fit gap is smaller than that of the lifting rail 100, which can prevent the guide rail wheel 221 from detaching from the lifting rail 100, further improving the stability of the fit. In addition, the partial enclosure of the guide rail wheel 221 by the shield 222 can prevent dust and debris from the yard from affecting the rotational movement and service life of the guide rail wheel 221. Furthermore, the lower end of the shield is close to the lifting rail, which can scrape away some of the dust accumulated on the lifting rail. The multiple structures work together to ensure the stability of the inspection motion mechanism 200 when running along the lifting rail 100, effectively avoiding the risk of derailment of existing suspended inspection devices and adapting to the complex working environment of the yard. The mounting frame 211 and the adjustment mounting frame 212 at the bottom of the main shell 210 adopt a rotation adjustment fit. After adjustment, they are fixed by fasteners, allowing the inspection sensor 300 to flexibly adjust the installation angle according to different environments and needs. The wireless communication device 400 is detachably installed on the outer wall of the main housing 210, and can transmit data such as the status of stockpile materials and safety conditions collected by the inspection sensor 300 to the background management system in real time. Both the inspection sensor 300 and the wireless communication device 400 adopt a detachable installation method. When the equipment malfunctions or different types of parts need to be replaced according to inspection requirements, there is no need to disassemble the entire device, which simplifies the maintenance and replacement process.

[0048] Specifically, the mounting bracket 212 and the hanger 211 are provided with corresponding hinge holes and the hinge shaft is inserted to achieve rotational connection. The mounting bracket 212 is also provided with a first fixing hole, and the hanger 211 is provided with multiple second fixing holes arranged in a ring. The first fixing hole is aligned with one of the second fixing holes and a fastener is installed to fix the position of the mounting bracket 212. The angle can be adjusted by selecting different second fixing holes to align.

[0049] It is understood that a battery and a motor are installed inside the main body shell 210. The battery powers the motor. The upper end of the mounted motion component 220 protrudes from the main body shell 210 and is equipped with a guide rail wheel 221. The lower end of the mounted motion component 220 is equipped with a transmission wheel connected to the output shaft of the motor. The transmission wheel and the central axis of the guide rail wheel 221 are connected by a belt, chain or gear. The guide rail wheel 221 rotates synchronously with the central axis, thereby driving the guide rail wheel 221 to rotate through the motor.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, an end frame 500 is further included, which is disposed on the side of one end of the hoisting track 100. The end frame 500 can be fixed to the hoisting track 100, or it can be movably mounted on the hoisting frame, thereby moving away from the hoisting track 100, so that the inspection motion mechanism 200 can be removed or placed from that end of the hoisting track 100. The end frame 500 is provided with a cleaning component and / or a charging component corresponding to the inspection sensor 300. The cleaning component is used to clean a portion of the surface of the inspection sensor 300; the charging component is used to charge the battery inside the inspection motion mechanism 200. Figure 1 As shown, the inspection sensor 300 has a transmitting and receiving surface 310. To prevent dust from accumulating and agglomerating on the transmitting and receiving surface, it needs to be cleaned. The inspection sensor 300 can be any sensor capable of inspection, such as a lidar or panoramic camera; multiple inspection sensors 300 can also be configured. The cleaning and charging components effectively solve the problems of easy dust accumulation on sensors and limited equipment battery life in dusty environments like stockyards. The cleaning component automatically cleans part of the surface of the inspection sensor 300, preventing dust from affecting detection accuracy, eliminating the need for frequent manual disassembly and cleaning, and reducing maintenance frequency. The charging component replenishes the battery inside the inspection motion mechanism 200.

[0051] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments of the present invention, the cleaning assembly includes a support plate 600, on which a brush plate 700 is detachably mounted. A vertical plate 610 is provided in the middle of the support plate 600, and a cleaning structure 720 is provided on the brush plate 700 to clean a portion of the surface of the passing inspection sensor 300; for example... Figure 3 As shown, the cleaning structure 720 is a flexible scrubbing block that can elastically deform. For example, the outer surface of the scrubbing block is covered with cloth, and the inside is filled with elastic material (such as sponge or latex), thereby achieving cleaning of part of the surface of the inspection sensor 300. Of course, in some other embodiments, the cleaning structure 720 can also be bristles arranged on the surface of the brush plate 700.

[0052] A cover 620 is slidably mounted on the support plate 600 above the brush plate 700 along the extension direction of the hoisting track 100. The cover 620 includes a horizontal portion 621 and an end cover 622, with the end cover 622 located at the end of the horizontal portion 621 facing the inspection motion mechanism 200. The cover 620 is in a covered state, and in this state, the cover 620, the support plate 600, and the vertical plate 610 define a covered cavity to accommodate the brush plate 700 and the cleaning structure 720 on the brush plate 700. The inspection motion mechanism 200 can move to abut against the cover 620 and push the cover 620 out of the covered state to open the cover. The cover cavity allows a portion of the surface of the inspection sensor 300 to pass through and contact the cleaning structure 720. The cover 620 is equipped with a follow-and-reset structure 630, enabling the cover 620, which is in contact with the inspection motion mechanism 200, to follow the movement of the inspection motion mechanism 200 until it returns to its original covered state. Only then can the cover 620 separate from the inspection motion mechanism 200 as it moves away from the end frame 500. In other words, the cover 620, even when out of its covered state, can follow the inspection motion mechanism 200 moving away from the end frame 500, and it can separate from the inspection motion mechanism 200 after returning to its original covered state. Through the cooperation of the support plate 600, the brush plate 700, and the cover 620, a unified system of automatic cleaning and dust protection is achieved. In its non-cleaning state, the cover 620, together with the support plate 600 and the vertical plate 610, forms a cover cavity, accommodating the brush plate 700 and the cleaning structure 720. This effectively prevents dust and debris from adhering to the cleaning structure 720, ensuring its cleaning effect even in the complex environment of a dusty storage yard. It also prevents dust accumulation on the surface, thus extending the component's lifespan. When the inspection motion mechanism 200 moves to a point where it comes into contact with the cover 620, it pushes the cover 620 out of its covered state, allowing the inspection sensor 300 to naturally contact the cleaning structure 720 and complete the cleaning process without additional drive control. The follow-up reset structure 630 ensures that after cleaning is complete and the cover 620 is removed from the cleaning structure 720, it automatically returns to its covered state, requiring no manual intervention throughout the process. The brush plate 700 is detachable, facilitating future replacement and maintenance and reducing operating costs.

[0053] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6In a further embodiment of the present invention, a sliding post 623 is provided on the side of the end cover plate 622 facing the vertical plate 610. The vertical plate 610 is provided with a through hole 611 through which the sliding post 623 slides. The end of the sliding post 623 away from the end cover plate 622 passes through the through hole 611 and is detachably connected to a limiting member 624. The outer periphery of the limiting member 624 is larger than that of the through hole 611. When the limiting member 624 abuts against the vertical plate 610, the cover member 620 is in a covered state. By the sliding post 623 cooperating with the through hole 611 of the vertical plate 610, the limiting and stable sliding of the cover member 620 is achieved. The outer periphery of the limiting member 624 is larger than that of the through hole 611, which can effectively limit the sliding stroke of the cover member 620, ensuring that the cover member 620 moves with the inspection motion mechanism 200 to the restored covered state and then stops moving, thereby automatically separating from the inspection motion mechanism 200, ensuring that it is in a covered state after separation. The detachable limiting component 624 also facilitates later disassembly and maintenance. Furthermore, the end cover 622 and the vertical plate 610 not only serve a covering function when in the covered state, but also serve to arrange the sliding post 623 and provide the through hole 611 to achieve a sliding fit, thus having multiple functions. Specifically, the limiting component 624 can be a nut threadedly connected to the end of the sliding post 623.

[0054] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In a further embodiment of the present invention, the follow-up reset structure 630 is a compression spring sleeved on the sliding column 623, located between the vertical plate 610 and the end cover plate 622. The elastic force of the compression spring enables the automatic reset of the cover 620. When the inspection motion mechanism 200 pushes the cover 620 to slide, the compression spring is compressed, accumulating elastic potential energy; when the inspection motion mechanism 200 moves away from the end frame 500, the compression spring releases its potential energy, pushing the cover 620 to follow the movement until the limiting member 624 abuts against the vertical plate 610, restoring the covered state. The entire reset process requires no additional power source, featuring a simple structure, rapid response, and low failure rate, making it suitable for complex operating environments in stockyards. Furthermore, the cooperation between the compression spring and the limiting member 624 ensures that the cover 620 remains stably covered after separating from the inspection motion mechanism 200, guaranteeing the dustproof effect on the brush plate. Of course, when the inspection motion mechanism 200 pushes the cover 620 to slide and compress the compression spring, the compression spring also plays a certain role in elastic buffering, so that the speed and kinetic energy of the inspection motion mechanism 200 at the end of the stroke can be controlled, and it has a certain buffering protection effect.

[0055] In some other embodiments, the follow-reset structure 630 can be a magnetic member disposed on the end cover 622. A magnetic structure corresponding to the magnetic member is provided on the structure directly in contact with the end cover 622 to achieve magnetic attraction with the magnetic member. Through magnetic attraction, the cover 620 moves with the inspection motion mechanism 200, and stops moving when the cover 620 reaches the covered state, thus automatically separating from the inspection motion mechanism 200. At least one of the magnetic member and the magnetic structure is a magnet, and the other can be a magnet or a metal structure that can be attracted by a magnet (such as the metal shell of a component). In this embodiment, the structure on the inspection motion mechanism 200 that directly contacts the end cover 622 is the shell of the inspection sensor 300. Of course, in some other embodiments, the structure on the inspection motion mechanism 200 that directly contacts the end cover 622 can also be the main shell 210, the mounting bracket 211, or the adjustment mounting bracket 212.

[0056] In a further embodiment of the invention, the inspection motion mechanism 200 has a charging state, as shown in the reference. Figure 2 During charging, the cover 620 is pushed open to the uncovered state, and the inspection motion mechanism 200 cooperates with the charging component to charge. A charging limiting horizontal frame 510 is provided on the end frame 500. A roller 520 is installed at the end of the charging limiting horizontal frame 510 away from the end frame 500. The main body shell 210 in the charging state is located above the charging limiting horizontal frame 510. The roller 520 partially protrudes from the upper surface of the charging limiting horizontal frame 510 to limit the charging state of the inspection motion mechanism 200. The elastic force of the compression spring at the bottom is insufficient to overcome the frictional resistance between the guide rail wheel 221 and the hoisting rail 100, as well as the blocking effect of the roller 520, to move the charging state of the inspection motion mechanism 200 to the uncharging state. By setting the charging limiting horizontal frame 510 and the roller 520 on the end frame 500, the positioning and stability problems of the inspection motion mechanism 200 during charging are effectively solved. The roller 520 protrudes from the upper surface, which can laterally limit the inspection motion mechanism 200 to prevent it from moving during the charging process and causing charging instability. The rolling characteristics of the roller 520 can also reduce the resistance when the inspection motion mechanism 200 enters and exits the charging position, reduce structural wear, and ensure the safety and stability of the charging process.

[0057] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6In a further embodiment of the present invention, the transmit / receive surface 310 of the inspection sensor 300 has an arc or spherical profile, the support plate 600 is an arc plate to adapt to the arc or spherical surface, the horizontal part 621 is a horizontal plate, and the end of the support plate 600 away from the end frame 500 is provided with an arc-shaped ring 640 protruding towards the center. The end cover plate 622 is a semi-circular plate adapted to the arc-shaped ring 640, so that when the semi-circular plate and the arc-shaped ring 640 are in contact, the end of the cover cavity can be covered. One end of the brush plate 700 is in contact with the arc-shaped ring 640, which plays a certain positioning role. As a result, it serves as a pre-positioning mechanism, facilitating the insertion of the positioning post 710 into the positioning hole 650. The bottom of the brush plate 700 is provided with a positioning post 710, and the support plate 600 is provided with a positioning hole 650 corresponding to the positioning post 710. The positioning post 710 is inserted into the positioning hole 650, and the bottom of the positioning post 710 protrudes from the support plate 600. The cooperation between the positioning post 710 and the positioning hole 650 realizes the positioning and installation of the brush plate 700, preventing it from shifting or shaking during the cleaning process. At the same time, the bottom of the positioning post 710 protrudes from the support plate 600, which facilitates quick disassembly and assembly of the brush plate 700 and improves the convenience of maintenance. Understandably, since the arc-shaped ring 640 cannot interfere with the inspection sensor 300, it is necessary to ensure that when the transmitting and receiving surface 310 passes through the arc-shaped ring 640, there will be a gap between it and the arc-shaped ring 640. When the transmitting and receiving surface 310 passes through the cleaning structure 720, it needs to contact the surface of the cleaning structure 720 or even embed itself into the space originally occupied by the cleaning structure 720, causing the cleaning structure 720 to deform slightly, thereby improving the cleaning effect. The end cover 622 is adapted to the arc-shaped ring 640. When the end cover 622 is pushed through the cleaning structure 720, it will penetrate deeper into the space originally occupied by the cleaning structure 720 than the transmitting and receiving surface 310. Therefore, when the end cover 622 is pushed through the cleaning structure 720, it can also have a certain effect of scraping off the floating dust, making the dust scraped backward, so that the cleaning structure 720 that subsequently contacts the transmitting and receiving surface 310 is cleaner, further improving the cleaning effect and additionally playing a certain role in the automatic cleaning effect of the cleaning structure 720. Understandably, in order to reduce interference between the end cover 622 and other structures, the edge of the end cover 622 is chamfered.

[0058] Reference Figure 5 In a further embodiment of the present invention, the charging component includes a wireless charging base 530 disposed on the end frame 500. By setting the charging component as a wireless charging base 530 on the end frame 500, charging can be achieved without physical contact between the inspection motion mechanism 200 and the charging component, freeing it from the constraints of wired power supply. This enables automatic charging and continuous operation of the inspection device, improving inspection efficiency and adapting to the long-term inspection needs of large-area storage yards. Furthermore, the wireless charging method requires lower positioning accuracy from the inspection motion mechanism 200 when it moves to the charging position. Of course, the inspection sensor 300 can also be equipped with a charging port for wired charging.

[0059] Reference Figure 5 In a further embodiment of the present invention, the end frame 500 is provided with a charging mounting base 540, and a wireless charging base 530 is mounted on the charging mounting base 540. A flexible limiting post 541 is provided on the outer periphery of the wireless charging base 530. The flexible limiting post 541 can limit the travel range of the inspection motion mechanism 200, and when the inspection motion mechanism 200 returns to charging, the flexible limiting post 541 can flexibly contact the inspection motion mechanism 200, avoiding a rigid collision between the inspection motion mechanism 200 and the wireless charging base 530, thus preventing damage to the wireless charging base 530 due to hard impact. The flexible limiting post 541 can be made of rubber, and the charging mounting base 540 can be provided with blind holes. A portion of the flexible limiting post 541 is inserted into the blind holes and reinforced with glue. The height of the flexible limiting post 541 protruding from the charging mounting base 540 is higher than or equal to the height of the wireless charging base 530 protruding from the charging mounting base 540.

[0060] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 In some embodiments of the present invention, the outer wall of the main body shell 210 is provided with a mounting cylinder 230, and the shell of the wireless communication device 400 is provided with a plug cylinder 410, which is inserted into the mounting cylinder 230. Through the cooperation between the mounting cylinder 230 of the main body shell 210 and the plug cylinder 410 of the wireless communication device 400, the wireless communication device 400 can be quickly assembled and disassembled. The installation method of inserting the plug cylinder 410 into the mounting cylinder 230 requires no fasteners, is simple to operate, and significantly improves assembly and disassembly efficiency compared to the traditional bolt fixing method, facilitating later maintenance or replacement of the communication module. Furthermore, to achieve circumferential positioning, the mounting cylinder 230 is provided with a notch 231. The shell of the wireless communication device 400 is connected to the upper end of the plug cylinder 410 via a connecting block 420. The connecting block 420 is inserted into the notch 231 to achieve circumferential positioning, further improving installation stability.

[0061] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11In a further embodiment of the present invention, a pre-tensioning arm 800 is also included, which has a limited state and a smooth disassembly / reassembly state; the pre-tensioning arm 800 is hinged in the middle of the center hole of the insert 410; the pre-tensioning arm 800 includes an upper support arm 810 and a lower support arm 820, both of which are elastically deformable; the bottom of the lower support arm 820 is provided with an outwardly protruding portion 821; in the limited state, the outwardly protruding portion 821 protrudes circumferentially from the outer peripheral wall of the insert 410 and its upper end contacts the bottom surface of the mounting cylinder 230, and the lower support arm 820 elastically deforms... The upper support arm 810 is shaped and abuts against the lower edge of the center hole of the mounting cylinder 230. The upper support arm 810 is elastically deformed and abuts against the inner wall of the upper end of the center hole of the mounting cylinder 230. Through the inward elastic deformation of the upper support arm 810, the lower support arm 820 is continuously subjected to outward opening movement, so that the outer protrusion 821 remains in a state of circumferentially protruding from the outer peripheral wall of the insertion cylinder 410. The outer protrusion 821 is located below the mounting cylinder 230 and can contact the bottom surface of the mounting cylinder 230, maintaining the vertical limit of the mounting cylinder 230 on the pre-tightening arm 800, so that the insertion cylinder 410 is stably inserted into the mounting cylinder 230. In the smooth assembly / disassembly state, both the upper support arm 810 and the lower support arm 820 are released from their elastic deformation state. The upper end of the upper support arm 810 extends out of the mounting cylinder 230, and the lower end of the lower support arm 820 is located in the center hole of the mounting cylinder 230. The pre-tightening arm 800 is in a non-elastic deformation state, and neither the upper support arm 810 nor the lower support arm 820 exerts significant contact pressure with the mounting cylinder 230, thus not causing significant resistance to the movement of the insertion cylinder 410. Figure 8 As shown, the pre-tensioning arm 800 has an intermediate transition state between the limited state and the smooth disassembly / assembly state. In the intermediate transition state, the upper support arm 810 elastically deforms and abuts against the inner wall of the upper end of the center hole of the mounting cylinder 230, while the lower support arm 820 elastically deforms inward and contracts to protrude from the outer circumferential wall of the insertion cylinder 410. The outward protrusion 821 abuts against the inner wall of the center hole of the mounting cylinder 230. It can be seen that in the intermediate transition state, both the upper support arm 810 and the lower support arm 820 are in an elastic deformation state and have contact pressure with the corresponding structure, which creates resistance to the movement of the insertion cylinder 410, making it difficult for the insertion cylinder 410 in the limited state to automatically switch states. The pre-tensioning arm 800, through its hinge structure and elastic deformation design, realizes the flexible switching between the limited state, the intermediate transition state, and the smooth disassembly / assembly state, resolving the contradiction between the fixed reliability and the ease of disassembly / assembly of the wireless communication device 400. In the limited position, the protrusion 821 of the lower support arm 820 contacts the bottom surface of the mounting cylinder 230, and the upper support arm 810 abuts against the inner wall of the upper end of the center hole of the mounting cylinder 230, forming a bidirectional pre-tightening fixation, ensuring that the wireless communication device 400 does not easily loosen or shift during the operation of the inspection motion mechanism 200; in the smooth disassembly and assembly position, the upper support arm 810 and the lower support arm 820 release the elastic deformation state, and the wireless communication device 400 can be easily inserted and removed without the need for tools, greatly improving the disassembly and assembly efficiency.

[0062] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material storage yard inspection device, characterized in that, include: Lifting rail (100); The inspection motion mechanism (200) includes a main shell (210), a mounting motion component (220), an inspection sensor (300), and a wireless communication device (400). The mounting motion component (220) is installed on the outer wall of the main shell (210). The mounting motion component (220) includes a guide rail wheel (221) and a cover (222) that partially covers the guide rail wheel (221). The guide rail wheel (221) has an annular groove on its outer periphery for at least part of the hoisting rail (100) to be embedded. The guide rail wheel (221) is located above the main shell (210) and has a fitting gap with the main shell (210). The size of the fitting gap is smaller than that of the hoisting rail (100). The main shell (210) has a mounting frame (211) at the bottom. An adjustable mounting bracket (212) is installed at the bottom of the mounting bracket (211). The adjustable mounting bracket (212) can be rotated and adjusted relative to the mounting bracket (211) and then fixed by fasteners. The inspection sensor (300) can be detachably installed on the adjustment mounting bracket (212). The wireless communication device (400) is detachably mounted on the outer wall of the main housing (210); it also includes an end frame (500), which is located on the side of one end of the hoisting rail (100); the end frame (500) is provided with a cleaning component and / or a charging component corresponding to the inspection sensor (300), the cleaning component is used to clean part of the surface of the inspection sensor (300); the charging component is used to charge the battery in the inspection motion mechanism (200); the cleaning component... The component includes a support plate (600), on which a brush plate (700) is detachably mounted. A vertical plate (610) is provided in the middle of the support plate (600). A cleaning structure (720) is provided on the brush plate (700) to clean a portion of the surface of the passing inspection sensor (300). A cover (620) is slidably mounted on the support plate (600) above the brush plate (700) along the extension direction of the hoisting track (100). The cover (620) includes a horizontal portion (…). 621) and end cover (622), the end cover (622) being disposed at one end of the horizontal portion (621) facing the inspection motion mechanism (200); the cover (620) having a covered state, the cover (620) in the covered state defining a covered cavity with the support plate (600) and the vertical plate (610) to accommodate the brush plate (700) and the cleaning structure (720) on the brush plate (700); the inspection motion mechanism (200) being able to move to abut against the cover (620) and push the cover. The cover (620) is removed from the covered state to open the covered cavity so that part of the surface of the inspection sensor (300) can pass through and contact the cleaning structure (720); the cover (620) is provided with a follow-reset structure (630) so that the cover (620) in contact with the inspection motion mechanism (200) can follow the inspection motion mechanism (200) until the cover (620) moves to the restored covered state before it can separate from the inspection motion mechanism (200) which moves away from the end frame (500).

2. The inspection device for a material storage yard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end cover (622) is provided with a sliding post (623) on the side facing the vertical plate (610). The vertical plate (610) is provided with a through hole (611) through which the sliding post (623) slides. The end of the sliding post (623) away from the end cover (622) passes through the through hole (611) and is detachably connected to a limiting member (624). The outer periphery of the limiting member (624) is larger than that of the through hole (611). When the limiting member (624) abuts against the vertical plate (610), the cover (620) is in a covered state.

3. The inspection device for a material storage yard according to claim 2, characterized in that, The follow-up reset structure (630) is a compression spring sleeved on the sliding column (623), and the compression spring is located between the vertical plate (610) and the end cover plate (622).

4. The inspection device for a material storage yard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inspection motion mechanism (200) has a charging state. When charging, the inspection motion mechanism (200) cooperates with the charging component to charge. The end frame (500) is provided with a charging limiting horizontal frame (510). A roller (520) is installed at the end of the charging limiting horizontal frame (510) away from the end frame (500). The main body shell (210) in the charging state is located above the charging limiting horizontal frame (510). The roller (520) protrudes from the upper surface of the charging limiting horizontal frame (510) to limit the inspection motion mechanism (200) in the charging state.

5. The inspection device for a material storage yard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support plate (600) is an arc plate, the horizontal part (621) is a horizontal plate, and the support plate (600) has an arc-shaped ring (640) protruding towards the center at one end away from the end frame (500). The end cover plate (622) is a semi-circular plate adapted to the arc-shaped ring (640). One end of the brush plate (700) is in contact with the arc-shaped ring (640). The bottom of the brush plate (700) is provided with a positioning post (710), and the support plate (600) is provided with a positioning hole (650) corresponding to the positioning post (710). The positioning post (710) is inserted into the positioning hole (650) and the bottom of the positioning post (710) protrudes from the support plate (600).

6. The inspection device for a material storage yard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The charging assembly includes a wireless charging dock (530) mounted on an end frame (500).

7. The inspection device for a material storage yard according to claim 6, characterized in that, The end frame (500) is provided with a charging mounting base (540), and the wireless charging base (530) is mounted on the charging mounting base (540). The charging mounting base (540) has a flexible limiting post (541) on the outer periphery of the wireless charging base (530).

8. The inspection device for a material storage yard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the main body shell (210) is provided with a mounting tube (230), and the shell of the wireless communication device (400) is provided with a plug tube (410), which is inserted into the mounting tube (230).

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