Descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipeline

By designing a semi-solid scaling descaling robot in the pipeline, efficient cleaning of the inner wall of the pipeline is achieved using track components and cameras, solving the problem of low cleaning efficiency in the prior art and ensuring the stable operation of the pipeline.

CN222198194UInactive Publication Date: 2024-12-20XIAN UNVERSITY OF ARTS & SCI
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Application Number
CN202420944297.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-30
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

The existing pipeline cleaning methods are inefficient and cannot clean the scale in the pipeline in a timely and effective manner, resulting in serious pipe wear and pressure drop problems.

Method used

A semi-solid scaling descaling robot is designed in the pipeline, using square body, brush, camera, motor, track assembly and lever, to strike the scale layer of the inner wall of the pipeline through the track and rotate the blades, combined with the camera Detect the scaling situation, adapt to changes in the inner diameter of the pipeline, and ensure that the robot is close to the inner wall of the pipeline.

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient stripping of the scale layer of the inner wall of the pipeline, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces pipeline wear, and can detect and deal with scale in real time during operation, avoiding the limitation of shutdown waiting for the temperature to decrease in traditional methods.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a descaling robot for semi-solid scale in a pipeline, which comprises a square machine body, a brush arranged at the front end of the machine body, a camera arranged at the rear end of the machine body, a support arranged in the machine body, a motor fixed on the support, connected with the brush and connected with the camera through a lead screw. The two sides of the top and the two sides of the bottom of the machine body are rotationally connected with crawler belt assemblies through connecting rods I and connecting rods II, the connecting rods II are rotationally connected with opening rods, and the opening rods penetrate through the machine body to be rotationally connected with lead screws. The problems that in the prior art, the working efficiency is low, and scale in a pipeline cannot be effectively cleaned in time, so that the pipeline is seriously abraded, and even pressure drop occurs are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of electric descaling devices, and in particular relates to a descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines. Background Art

[0002] There are usually a large number of pipes in modern buildings, especially pressure pipes. The scale inside the pipes will gradually reduce the flow area of ​​the pipes, eventually leading to pipe blockage and the system cannot work normally, so the pipes need to be cleaned frequently.

[0003] For current pipeline cleaning, commonly used descaling methods include manual descaling, high-pressure hydraulic descaling, chemical descaling, steam purging descaling, air distribution combustion and deflagration, thermal expansion and contraction, etc. Looking at the above six methods, the common characteristics are low descaling efficiency and high energy consumption, and most of the descaling methods must first stop the equipment system operation and wait for the exhaust gas channel and heat exchange coil temperature to drop before descaling.

[0004] Most existing pipelines are cleaned using relatively traditional methods, which results in low work efficiency and cannot effectively clean the scale in the pipeline in a timely manner. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines, which solves the problems of incomplete treatment of scale in pipelines in the prior art, low working efficiency, and failure to timely and effectively clean scale in pipelines, resulting in serious wear of pipelines and even pressure drop.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a descaling robot for semi-solid scale in a pipeline, comprising a square body, a brush is arranged at the front end of the body, a camera is arranged at the rear end of the body, a bracket is arranged inside the body, a motor is fixed on the bracket, the motor is connected to the brush, the motor is connected to the camera through a lead screw, the top and bottom sides of the body are rotatably connected with track assemblies through equalizing connecting rods I and connecting rods II, the connecting rod II is rotatably connected with a spreader rod, and the spreader rod passes through the body and is rotatably connected to the lead screw.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is also characterized by:

[0008] A box cover is arranged on the top of the machine body, a cover plate is arranged on the rear end, and a fixing plate is arranged on the front end.

[0009] The rotation direction and angle of connecting rod I and connecting rod II at the same position are the same.

[0010] A bearing is arranged on the bracket, and the bearing connects the motor and the lead screw.

[0011] The crawler track assembly comprises crawler wheels at two ends, a motor located in the middle and connected to the crawler wheels, and crawlers arranged around the crawler wheels at two ends. The crawler track assembly is also provided with side plates, and the motor is fixed on the side plates.

[0012] The crawler track assembly is rotatably connected to the connecting rod I and the connecting rod II respectively through connecting plates, and the connecting plates are fixed on the side plates.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0014] The utility model of the semi-solid scale removal robot in the pipeline carries a cleaning device, enters the pipeline through the crawler, and while walking, the blades rotate to hit the scale layer on the inner wall of the pipeline to make it fall off, completing the scale peeling of the inner wall of the pipeline. The robot is equipped with a camera to collect image information of the inner wall of the pipeline, detect the scale condition of the inner wall of the pipeline, and provide reference for the operator.

[0015] The semi-solid scale removal robot in the pipeline of the utility model also has the following beneficial effects: 1. When the inner diameter of the pipeline changes, the robot can be kept close to the inner wall by extending and retracting the crawler to prevent slipping. 2. For some longer pipelines, the presence of scale can be checked by the probe, so as to deal with the existing scale more effectively. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a side view of the descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 The utility model is a top view of the descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines.

[0019] In the figure, 1. brush, 2. connecting rod I, 3. motor, 4. crawler track, 5. crawler wheel, 6. connecting rod II, 7. support rod, 8. box cover, 9. cover plate, 10. bracket, 11. screw, 12. camera, 13. connecting plate, 14. side plate, 15. fixing plate, 16. machine body, 17. crawler track assembly, 18. bearing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The utility model is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation modes.

[0021] The utility model provides a descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines, such as Figure 1As shown, it includes a square body 16, a box cover 8 is provided on the top of the body 16, a cover plate 9 is provided at the rear end, a fixing plate 15 is provided at the front end, a brush 1 is provided at the front end of the body 16, a camera 12 is provided at the rear end of the body 16, a bracket 10 is provided inside the body 16, a motor 3 is fixed on the bracket 10, a bearing 18 is provided on the bracket 10, the bearing 18 connects the motor 3 and the screw 11, the motor 3 is connected to the brush 1, the motor 3 is connected to the camera 12 through the screw 11, the top and bottom sides of the body 16 are rotatably connected with a track assembly 17 through a connecting rod Ⅰ2 and a connecting rod Ⅱ6, the connecting rod Ⅰ2 and the connecting rod Ⅱ6 at the same position have the same rotation direction and angle, the connecting rod Ⅱ6 is rotatably connected with a spreader rod 7, and the spreader rod 7 passes through the body 16 and is rotatably connected with the screw 11.

[0022] The track assembly 17 includes track wheels 5 located at both ends, a motor 3 located in the middle and connected to the track wheels 5, and tracks 4 arranged around the track wheels 5 at both ends. The track assembly 17 is also provided with side plates 14, and the motor 3 is fixed on the side plates 14. The track assembly 17 is rotatably connected to the connecting rod Ⅰ2 and the connecting rod Ⅱ6 respectively through connecting plates 13, and the connecting plates 13 are fixed on the side plates 14.

[0023] The descaling robot of the utility model is composed of a plurality of brushes 1 and a fixing plate 15 welded together to form a cleaning device, which is connected to a motor 3 to form a complete device for cleaning scale, and the stability of the cleaning device is ensured by fixing the bracket 10.

[0024] like Figure 3 As shown, the descaling robot of the utility model is composed of three track assemblies 17, three connecting rods Ⅰ2, connecting rods Ⅱ6 and three expansion rods 7 to form a walking device of the semi-solid scale removal robot. The connecting rod Ⅰ2 is connected to the front end of the track assembly 17 for fixing the track assembly 17, the connecting rod Ⅱ6 is connected to the rear end of the track assembly 17, and the middle part is connected to the expansion rod 7 for adjusting the position of the track assembly 17. The expansion rod 7 is connected to the screw 11, and the motor 3 drives the screw 11 to move and rotate at the same time. The expansion rod 7 ensures that the robot can still cling to the inner wall of the pipeline when the inner wall of the pipeline changes.

[0025] The type of the descaling robot brush 1 of the utility model, the deflection angle of the brush, the transmission mode of the cleaning device, etc. can be changed according to different needs, such as Figure 2 shown.

[0026] The descaling robot of the utility model ensures that the robot can always be in close contact with the inner wall of the pipeline through the extension and retraction of the propping rod 7, and the semi-solid scale can be broken up by the rotation of the brush 1, thereby ensuring that the scale can be taken out of the pipeline.

[0027] The descaling robot of the utility model starts all motors 3, and the cleaning device at the front end can break up the semi-solid scale by the power provided by the motor 3, and the camera 12 at the rear end can see the cleaning situation. The propping rod 7 can make the crawler track tightly attached to the inner wall of the pipe by the drive of the motor 3, so as to prevent slipping during the forward movement and reduce the cleaning efficiency.

[0028] The utility model is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] The descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines comprises a square body 16, a brush 1 is arranged at the front end of the body 16, a camera 12 is arranged at the rear end of the body 16, a bracket 10 is arranged inside the body 16, a motor 3 is fixed on the bracket 10, the motor 3 is connected to the brush 1, and the motor 3 is connected to the camera 12 through a screw 11. The top and bottom sides of the body 16 are rotatably connected to a track assembly 17 through a connecting rod Ⅰ2 and a connecting rod Ⅱ6, and the connecting rod Ⅱ6 is rotatably connected to a spreading rod 7, and the spreading rod 7 passes through the body 16 and is rotatably connected to the screw 11.

[0031] Example 2

[0032] The descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines comprises a square body 16, a box cover 8 is arranged on the top of the body 16, a cover plate 9 is arranged on the rear end, a fixing plate 15 is arranged on the front end, a brush 1 is arranged on the front end of the body 16, a camera 12 is arranged on the rear end of the body 16, a bracket 10 is arranged inside the body 16, a motor 3 is fixed on the bracket 10, a bearing 18 is arranged on the bracket 10, the bearing 18 connects the motor 3 and the screw 11, the motor 3 is connected to the brush 1, and the motor 3 is connected to the camera 12 through the screw 11. The top and bottom sides of the body 16 are rotatably connected with a crawler assembly 17 through a connecting rod Ⅰ2 and a connecting rod Ⅱ6, the connecting rod Ⅰ2 and the connecting rod Ⅱ6 at the same position have the same rotation direction and angle, the connecting rod Ⅱ6 is rotatably connected with a spreading rod 7, and the spreading rod 7 passes through the body 16 and is rotatably connected with the screw 11.

[0033] Example 3

[0034] The descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines comprises a square body 16, a box cover 8 is arranged on the top of the body 16, a cover plate 9 is arranged on the rear end, a fixing plate 15 is arranged on the front end, a brush 1 is arranged on the front end of the body 16, a camera 12 is arranged on the rear end of the body 16, a bracket 10 is arranged inside the body 16, a motor 3 is fixed on the bracket 10, a bearing 18 is arranged on the bracket 10, the bearing 18 connects the motor 3 and the screw 11, the motor 3 is connected to the brush 1, and the motor 3 is connected to the camera 12 through the screw 11. The top and bottom sides of the body 16 are rotatably connected with a crawler assembly 17 through a connecting rod Ⅰ2 and a connecting rod Ⅱ6, the connecting rod Ⅰ2 and the connecting rod Ⅱ6 at the same position have the same rotation direction and angle, the connecting rod Ⅱ6 is rotatably connected with a spreading rod 7, and the spreading rod 7 passes through the body 16 and is rotatably connected with the screw 11.

[0035] The track assembly 17 includes track wheels 5 located at both ends, a motor 3 located in the middle and connected to the track wheels 5, and tracks 4 arranged around the track wheels 5 at both ends. The track assembly 17 is also provided with side plates 14, and the motor 3 is fixed on the side plates 14. The track assembly 17 is rotatably connected to the connecting rod Ⅰ2 and the connecting rod Ⅱ6 respectively through connecting plates 13, and the connecting plates 13 are fixed on the side plates 14.

[0036] The utility model is a descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines. It carries a cleaning device and enters the interior of the pipeline through a crawler. While walking, the blades rotate to strike the scale layer on the inner wall of the pipeline to make it fall off, and the scale layer on the inner wall of the pipeline is peeled off. When the inner diameter of the pipeline changes, the crawler can be extended and retracted to keep the robot close to the inner wall to prevent slipping. The robot is equipped with a camera to collect image information of the inner wall of the pipeline, detect the scale condition of the inner wall of the pipeline, and provide a reference for the operator. For some longer pipelines, the presence of scale can be checked through a probe, so as to more effectively deal with the existing scale.

Claims

1. A descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines, characterized in that: The invention comprises a square body (16), wherein a brush (1) is arranged at the front end of the body (16), a camera (12) is arranged at the rear end of the body (16), a bracket (10) is arranged inside the body (16), a motor (3) is fixed on the bracket (10), the motor (3) is connected to the brush (1), the motor (3) is connected to the camera (12) via a lead screw (11), and both the top and bottom sides of the body (16) are rotatably connected to a track assembly (17) via a connecting rod I (2) and a connecting rod II (6), the connecting rod II (6) is rotatably connected to a spreading rod (7), and the spreading rod (7) passes through the body (16) and is rotatably connected to the lead screw (11).

2. The descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the machine body (16) is provided with a box cover (8), the rear end is provided with a cover plate (9), and the front end is provided with a fixing plate (15).

3. The descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod I (2) and the connecting rod II (6) at the same position have the same rotation direction and angle.

4. The descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bearing (18) is provided on the bracket (10), and the bearing (18) connects the motor (3) and the lead screw (11).

5. The descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crawler assembly (17) comprises crawler wheels (5) located at both ends, a motor (3) located in the middle and connected to the crawler wheels (5), and crawler tracks (4) arranged around the crawler wheels (5) at both ends. The crawler assembly (17) is also provided with side plates (14), and the motor (3) is fixed on the side plates (14).

6. The descaling robot for semi-solid scale in pipelines according to claim 5, characterized in that: The crawler assembly (17) is rotatably connected to the connecting rod I (2) and the connecting rod II (6) respectively through a connecting plate (13), and the connecting plate (13) is fixed on the side plate (14).