Road pit slot rapid detection and repair device and method

Abstract

The invention discloses a device and a method for rapidly detecting and repairing a road pit slot. The device comprises a frame, a horizontal shovel, a binder, a rubber rod, a degradable plastic plate, a roller, a scraper, a flushing guide pipe, a water tank, a disposable plastic bag, a soft thin guide pipe, an annular small iron sheet, an electromagnet, an air extractor, a telescopic cylinder system, a grouting guide pipe, a mixture box, a flexible cementing device, a vertical round rod, a movable patch cementing device, a displacement sensor, a movable patch and a valve. During detection and repair, a trailer drags the whole device, a pit is detected through the telescopic rod system, when the vertical deformation of more than 32 telescopic cylinders exceeds 6 cm, an alarm device is triggered, it is confirmed that the pit needs to be repaired, a valve of the mixture box is opened, slurry enters the telescopic cylinders to the pit, and grouting work of the pit can be achieved. According to the device and the method, the blank of rapid repairing of the highway potholes in China can be filled, the device and the method do not need to depend on too much manpower, the efficiency is high, the precision is high, and the device and the method have important on-site maintenance significance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of highway maintenance technology, and in particular relates to a rapid detection and repair device and method for road potholes. Background Technology

[0002] Potholes and other localized damage are typical road surface defects. Potholes significantly impact road surface smoothness, driving comfort, and safety, especially given the increasingly prevalent overloading in my country's traffic, which exacerbates the likelihood of pothole damage. Therefore, timely detection and repair of road surface potholes is crucial. However, current technologies often lack standardized methods for pothole detection and repair, resulting in significant randomness. Furthermore, most repairs rely on manual filling, leading to low efficiency, reduced traffic flow, and inconsistent standards. Therefore, this paper proposes a rapid detection and repair device and method for road potholes.

[0003] The rapid pothole detection and repair device is a tool used for the rapid detection and repair of potholes on highway surfaces. Currently, there are often no unified standards for the detection and repair of potholes. Determining whether a pothole needs repair often relies on manual experience, resulting in some potholes that need repair often going unrepaired. Furthermore, repairs are largely done manually, which is inefficient and leads to prolonged lane closures, reducing highway traffic flow. Therefore, this rapid pothole detection and repair device and method are proposed to quickly complete the detection and repair of potholes.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention discloses a rapid detection and repair device and method for road potholes, which improves the efficiency of detection and repair of highway potholes, has wide applicability, can be used for both national and provincial highways, has a high degree of automation, and can improve the efficiency of highway pothole maintenance. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the current lack of relevant equipment and methods for the detection and maintenance of road potholes by providing a rapid detection and repair device and method for road potholes. The device has a reasonable structural design, is fast and efficient, and the method is simple to operate and energy-saving and environmentally friendly.

[0006] The aforementioned rapid detection and repair device for road potholes includes a frame, horizontal shovel, adhesive, rubber rod, biodegradable plastic sheet, roller, scraper, flushing pipe, water tank, disposable plastic bag, soft thin pipe, small annular iron sheet, electromagnet, air extractor, telescopic cylinder system, grouting pipe, mixing box, flexible adhesive, vertical round bar, movable patch adhesive, displacement sensor, movable patch, and valve.

[0007] Furthermore, the biodegradable plastic board is black in color, matching the road surface color, and has rubber rods evenly distributed at the bottom, which can compact the mixed filler and reinforce the filler body. Its lower ends have adhesive, which can firmly fix it to the road surface. It will automatically degrade after half a month and become integrated with the road surface.

[0008] Furthermore, the telescopic cylinder system consists of a total of 64 telescopic cylinders arranged in an 8*8 configuration, with a spacing of 5cm. The vertical cylindrical bar in the middle of each telescopic cylinder can extend and retract freely. The vertical cylindrical bar is centered and flexibly fixed at the bottom by a flexible adhesive. There is a displacement sensor at the top, which calculates the vertical deformation of each cylinder. There is a movable patch at the top. When vertical deformation occurs, one end of the patch moves downward, and a crack appears at the top, which can realize the grouting function.

[0009] Furthermore, the disposable plastic bag comes with a soft, thin tube that connects to a vacuum pump. By drawing a vacuum, it achieves close contact with the surface of the groove. One end of the soft, thin tube is thicker, while the end connected to the vacuum pump is softer. It is funnel-shaped with a small annular iron piece at the opening of the funnel. The vacuum pump opening is equipped with an electromagnet, which can be used to perform vacuuming, adsorption, and disconnection operations via a battery and a switch.

[0010] Furthermore, the rollers are equipped with scrapers, which can compact the mixture. The scrapers and water spraying device can clean the substances adhering to the rollers. The horizontal bucket can recycle waste and avoid polluting the road surface environment.

[0011] The operating method of the above-mentioned rapid detection and repair device for road potholes is as follows: During inspection and repair, a trailer tows the entire device at a low speed along the section of road to be inspected. The telescopic boom system detects potholes. When more than 32 telescopic booms deform vertically by more than 6 cm, an alarm is triggered, confirming the pothole requires repair. The trailer is moved forward until a disposable plastic bag is aligned with the pothole. The bag is lowered, and an electromagnet is energized. The electromagnet attracts a small annular iron plate, completing the closure. A vacuum is then created to ensure tight contact between the plastic bag and the pothole. After completion, the power is cut off, disconnecting the plastic bag's conduit from the vacuum pump. Simultaneously, the mixing tank valve is opened. The vertical rod in the center of the telescopic boom automatically moves downwards upon encountering the pothole, while the free end of the movable patch rotates, creating a crack at the top that gradually widens. Grout enters the telescopic boom until it reaches the pothole, enabling grouting. As the grout fills, the vertical rod in the center of the telescopic boom rises, closing the patch and completing the grouting process. The grouting process involves moving the device forward to compact the grout with rollers. Then, the device continues to move forward to cover the repair area with a biodegradable plastic sheet. This sheet adheres closely to the road surface, is black, and does not impede traffic. It degrades automatically over time. Finally, a horizontal shovel cleans up any spilled grout, completing the rapid pothole detection and repair process. This method automatically detects potholes requiring repair and achieves rapid, environmentally friendly repair. It fills a gap in rapid pothole repair for highways in China. The device and method are highly efficient and accurate, requiring minimal manpower, and have significant implications for on-site monitoring and maintenance.

[0012] The advantages and technical effects of this invention are as follows: 1. The biodegradable plastic board has rubber rods evenly distributed at the bottom, which can compact the mixed filler and reinforce the filler body. The bottom two ends are self-adhesive, which can be firmly fixed to the road surface. 2. In the telescopic cylinder system, the vertical cylindrical bar in the middle of each telescopic cylinder can extend and retract freely, and there is a movable patch at the top. After vertical deformation occurs, one end of the patch moves downward, and a crack appears at the top, which can realize the grouting function.

[0013] 3. The disposable plastic bag comes with a soft, thin tube that connects to a vacuum pump. It achieves close contact with the surface of the groove by drawing a vacuum. One end of the soft, thin tube is thicker, while the end connected to the vacuum pump is softer. It is funnel-shaped with a small annular iron piece at the opening of the funnel. The vacuum pump opening is equipped with an electromagnet, and the vacuuming and disconnection operations can be achieved through a battery and a switch. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a diagram of a telescopic cylinder system; In the diagram: 1-Frame, 2-Horizontal shovel, 3-Adhesive, 4-Rubber rod, 5-Biodegradable plastic sheet, 6-Roller, 7-Scraper, 8-Flush conduit, 9-Water tank, 10-Disposable plastic bag, 11-Soft thin conduit, 12-Annular small iron piece, 13-Electromagnet, 14-Evacuum pump, 15-Telescopic cylinder system, 16-Grouting conduit, 17-Mixing bin, 18-Flexible adhesive, 19-Vertical round bar, 20-Movable patch adhesive, 21-Displacement sensor, 22-Movable patch, 23-Valve. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The structure and operation method of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments: Example 1

[0016] See Figure 1 The rapid detection and repair device for road potholes includes a frame, horizontal shovel, adhesive, rubber rod, biodegradable plastic sheet, roller, scraper, flushing pipe, water tank, disposable plastic bag, soft thin pipe, small annular iron sheet, electromagnet, air pump, telescopic cylinder system, grouting pipe, mixing box, flexible adhesive, vertical round bar, movable patch adhesive, displacement sensor, movable patch, and valve.

[0017] The biodegradable plastic board is black, matching the road surface color. Rubber rods are evenly distributed at the bottom, which can compact the mixed filler and reinforce the filler body. The bottom two ends are self-adhesive, which can firmly fix it to the road surface. It will automatically degrade after half a month and become integrated with the road surface.

[0018] The telescopic cylinder system consists of 64 telescopic cylinders arranged in an 8x8 configuration, spaced 5cm apart. The vertical cylindrical bar in the middle of each telescopic cylinder can extend and retract freely. The vertical cylindrical bar is centered and flexibly fixed at the bottom by a flexible adhesive. There is a displacement sensor at the top, which calculates the vertical deformation of each cylinder. There is a movable patch at the top. When vertical deformation occurs, one end of the patch moves downward, creating a crack at the top, which enables the grouting function.

[0019] The disposable plastic bag comes with a soft, thin tube that connects to a vacuum pump. By drawing a vacuum, it achieves close contact with the surface of the groove. One end of the soft, thin tube is thicker, while the end connected to the vacuum pump is softer and funnel-shaped. The funnel opening has a small annular iron piece, and the vacuum pump opening has an electromagnet. The vacuum pump can be used to perform vacuuming, suction, and disconnection operations via a battery and a switch.

[0020] The rollers are equipped with scrapers, which can compact the mixture. The scrapers and water spraying device can clean the substances adhering to the rollers. The horizontal bucket can recycle waste and avoid polluting the road surface environment.

[0021] The operating method of the above-mentioned rapid detection and repair device for road potholes is as follows: During inspection and repair, a trailer tows the entire device at a low speed along the section of road to be inspected. The telescopic boom system detects potholes. When more than 32 telescopic booms deform vertically by more than 6 cm, an alarm is triggered, confirming the pothole requires repair. The trailer is moved forward until a disposable plastic bag is aligned with the pothole. The bag is lowered, and an electromagnet is energized. The electromagnet attracts a small annular iron plate, completing the closure. A vacuum is then created to ensure tight contact between the plastic bag and the pothole. After completion, the power is cut off, disconnecting the plastic bag's conduit from the vacuum pump. Simultaneously, the mixing tank valve is opened. The vertical rod in the center of the telescopic boom automatically moves downwards upon encountering the pothole, while the free end of the movable patch rotates, creating a crack at the top that gradually widens. Grout enters the telescopic boom until it reaches the pothole, enabling grouting. As the grout fills, the vertical rod in the center of the telescopic boom rises, closing the patch and completing the grouting process. The grouting process involves moving the device forward to compact the grout with rollers. Then, the device continues to move forward to cover the repair area with a biodegradable plastic sheet. This sheet adheres closely to the road surface, is black, and does not impede traffic. It degrades automatically over time. Finally, a horizontal shovel cleans up any spilled grout, completing the rapid pothole detection and repair process. This method automatically detects potholes requiring repair and achieves rapid, environmentally friendly repair. It fills a gap in rapid pothole repair for highways in China. The device and method are highly efficient and accurate, requiring minimal manpower, and have significant implications for on-site monitoring and maintenance.

[0022] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rapid detection and repair device for road potholes, characterized in that: It includes a frame, horizontal shovel, adhesive, rubber rods, biodegradable plastic sheet, rollers, scraper, flushing pipe, water tank, disposable plastic bags, soft thin pipe, small annular iron sheet, electromagnet, vacuum pump, telescopic cylinder system, grouting pipe, mixing box, flexible binder, vertical round bar, movable patch binder, displacement sensor, movable patch, and valve; the biodegradable plastic sheet is black, matching the road surface color, and has rubber rods evenly distributed at the bottom, which can compact the mixed filler and also act as a filler body. The reinforcement function is that its lower ends are self-adhesive, which can be firmly fixed to the road surface; the telescopic cylinder system consists of a total of 64 telescopic cylinders in an 8*8 combination, with a spacing of 5cm. The vertical round bar in the middle of each telescopic cylinder can extend and retract freely. The vertical round bar is centered and flexibly fixed at the bottom by a flexible adhesive. There is a displacement sensor at the top. The vertical deformation of each cylinder is calculated by the displacement sensor attached to the top. There is a movable patch at the top. When vertical deformation occurs, one end of the patch moves downward, and a crack appears at the top, which can realize the grouting function.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disposable plastic bag comes with a soft, thin tube that connects to a vacuum pump. By drawing a vacuum, it achieves close contact with the surface of the groove. One end of the soft, thin tube is thicker, while the end connected to the vacuum pump is softer and funnel-shaped. The funnel opening has a small annular iron piece, and the vacuum pump opening has an electromagnet. The vacuum pump can be used to perform vacuuming, suction, and disconnection operations via a battery and a switch.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rollers are equipped with scrapers, which can compact the mixture. The scrapers and water spraying device can clean the substances adhering to the rollers. The horizontal bucket can recycle waste and avoid polluting the road surface environment.

4. The operating method of the rapid detection and repair device for road potholes according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The specific operating steps are as follows: During inspection and repair, a trailer tows the entire device at a low speed along the section of road to be inspected, using the telescopic boom system to detect potholes. When more than 32 telescopic booms deform vertically by more than 6... When the hole reaches a certain height (cm), an alarm is triggered to confirm the need for repair. The trailer is moved forward so that a disposable plastic bag is aligned with the hole. The bag is lowered, and an electromagnet is energized. The electromagnet attracts a small annular iron piece to close the hole. A vacuum is created to ensure close contact between the plastic bag and the hole. After completion, the power is cut off, and the plastic bag's conduit is disconnected from the vacuum pump. Simultaneously, the mixing tank valve is opened, and the vertical bar in the middle of the telescopic cylinder automatically moves downward when it encounters the hole. The free end of the movable patch rotates at the same time, causing a crack to appear at the top and gradually widening. Grout enters the telescopic cylinder until it reaches the hole, thus completing the grouting process. As the grout fills, the vertical bar in the middle of the telescopic cylinder rises, causing the patch to close, completing the grouting process. The device is moved forward, and the rollers compact the grout. The device is then moved forward again to cover the repair area with a biodegradable plastic sheet. The plastic sheet is in close contact with the road surface and is black, so it does not affect traffic. It degrades automatically after a certain period of time. Finally, a horizontal shovel is used to clean up any spilled grout.

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