Intelligent inspection robot

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of robots, and provides an intelligent inspection robot which comprises a vehicle body, a walking device, an inspection device and a cleaning device, and the cleaning device comprises an air supply frame body, an air pump, a jet head and an exhaust hole; the air supply frame body is arranged at the bottom of the inspection port, and an air supply channel is formed in the air supply frame body; the air pump is installed in the vehicle body and communicates with the air supply channel through an air supply pipe. The air spraying head is fixed on the air supply frame body, the output end of the air spraying head faces the inspection port, and the output end of the air spraying head is obliquely arranged downwards; the exhaust hole is formed in the bottom of the vehicle body; according to the utility model, through the arrangement of the cleaning device, when the inspection camera goes in and out of the inspection port, the inspection camera is blown and cleaned by gas sprayed out of the inspection port.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of robots, in particular to an intelligent inspection robot. Background Art

[0002] Using power inspection robots to replace manual inspection operations has the advantages of safety and efficiency. Through power inspection robots, inspection technicians can be effectively assisted in long-distance and rapid inspections, and potential hazards can be quickly dealt with.

[0003] CN117817639A discloses an electric power inspection robot, including a robot body and a pan-tilt platform for detection; it also includes a primary lifting component and a secondary lifting component that can realize dual lifting of the pan-tilt platform, the robot body is provided with a transmission component and a drive motor, the primary lifting component is arranged on the chassis of the transmission component, the drive motor drives the primary lifting component to lift and lower through the transmission component, the secondary lifting component is nested in the primary lifting component and rises and falls synchronously with the primary lifting component, and the pan-tilt platform is fixed on the top of the secondary lifting component.

[0004] In the prior art, the inspection device in the inspection robot is responsible for the inspection work. The inspection camera in the inspection device is prone to absorb various impurities and affect the inspection work. In addition, the internal temperature of the inspection robot continues to rise due to long-term work. Especially when the external temperature is too high, such as in a fire situation, the inspection robot cannot be effectively cooled, which will damage the internal parts of the inspection robot and even cause the robot to be damaged and unable to work. Utility Model Content

[0005] After long-term production practice, it was found that the inspection cameras in the current inspection robots are prone to absorb various impurities and affect the inspection work. In addition, the internal temperature of the inspection robots continues to rise due to long-term work. Especially when the external temperature is too high, such as in a fire situation, the inspection robot cannot be effectively cooled, which will damage the internal parts of the inspection robot and even cause the robot to be damaged and unable to work.

[0006] In view of this, the utility model aims to provide an intelligent inspection robot. In the utility model, the intelligent inspection robot comprises: a vehicle body, a walking device, an inspection device and a cleaning device;

[0007] The vehicle body is provided with an inspection port; a walking device is arranged at the bottom of the vehicle body to drive the vehicle body to move; an inspection device is fixed inside the vehicle body, the inspection device is located at the lower end of the inspection port and can pass through the inspection port to perform inspection work;

[0008] The cleaning device is arranged inside the vehicle body; the cleaning device comprises: an air supply frame, an air pump, a nozzle and an exhaust hole; the air supply frame is arranged at the bottom of the inspection port, and an air supply channel is opened in the air supply frame; the air pump is installed inside the vehicle body, and the air pump is connected with the air supply channel through an air supply pipe; the nozzle is fixed on the air supply frame, and the output end of the nozzle faces the inspection port, and the output end of the nozzle is inclined downward; the exhaust hole is opened at the bottom of the vehicle body and is connected with the inside of the vehicle body.

[0009] Furthermore, the inspection device includes a first electric push rod and an inspection camera installed on the first electric push rod, and the first electric push rod is fixed to the bottom of the vehicle body.

[0010] Furthermore, an ultrasonic sensor for avoiding obstacles is installed on the vehicle body.

[0011] Furthermore, an opening and closing device capable of opening and closing the inspection port is provided at the inspection port, and the opening and closing device includes a sliding track fixed in the vehicle body, an opening and closing leaf slidably arranged on the sliding track, and a second electric push rod; the second electric push rod is installed on the sliding track to drive the opening and closing leaf to move.

[0012] Furthermore, a Hall sensor is installed at the bottom of the opening and closing page to determine the position information of the inspection camera, specifically to determine whether the inspection camera passes through the inspection port.

[0013] Furthermore, a sponge plug is provided on the opening and closing page, and the sponge plug can contact with and wrap the nozzle when the opening and closing page is closed.

[0014] Furthermore, a closed groove is provided on the air supply frame, the air jet head is arranged in the closed groove, and the sponge plug can be inserted into the closed groove.

[0015] Furthermore, a cooling mechanism is also provided in the vehicle body.

[0016] Furthermore, a temperature collection module is provided inside the vehicle body.

[0017] Furthermore, a single-chip microcomputer controller and a wireless transceiver module are installed on the vehicle body.

[0018] The intelligent inspection robot disclosed by the utility model, through the setting of the cleaning device, will use the gas ejected from the inspection port to blow and clean the inspection camera when the inspection camera enters and exits the inspection port, thereby ensuring that the inspection camera is kept clean each time it is used for inspection work, and will not be affected by the adsorption of external dust and impurities, thereby ensuring the stability of the inspection work; at the same time, with the setting of the exhaust hole, the gas inside the vehicle body is driven to flow and be discharged from the bottom of the vehicle body, and the high-temperature gas inside the vehicle body is discharged to play a heat dissipation function, thereby reducing the working temperature inside the vehicle body and ensuring the stability of the working environment inside the vehicle body, and the bottom exhaust method can clean the dust on the moving track of the inspection robot to a certain extent.

[0019] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation section. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings constituting a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic implementation modes and descriptions of the present invention are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an implementation method of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 A bottom view schematic diagram of an implementation method of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning device in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of an opening and closing device in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Description of reference numerals:

[0026] 1. Vehicle body; 11. Inspection port; 2. Travel device; 3. Inspection device; 31. First electric push rod; 32. Inspection camera; 4. Cleaning device; 41. Air supply frame; 42. Air pump; 43. Injector head; 44. Exhaust hole; 45. Air supply pipe; 5. Opening and closing device; 51. Sliding track; 52. Opening and closing page; 53. Second electric push rod; 6. Hall sensor; 7. Sponge plug; 8. Closing slot; 9. Cooling mechanism; 10. Wireless transceiver module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific implementation described here is only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and is not used to limit the present invention.

[0028] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the utility model, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is only a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0029] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the utility model and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so as to describe the embodiments of the utility model described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices; "fixed" or "fixed connection" generally refers to common mechanical connection methods, such as threaded connection, welding or bonding, etc.

[0030] In the prior art, the inspection device in the inspection robot is responsible for the inspection work. The inspection camera in the inspection device is easy to absorb various impurities and affect the inspection work. In addition, the internal temperature of the inspection robot continues to rise after a long time of work. Especially when the external temperature is too high, such as in a fire situation, the inspection robot cannot be effectively cooled, which will damage the internal parts of the inspection robot and even cause the robot to be damaged and unable to work.

[0031] The utility model provides an intelligent inspection robot, such as Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the intelligent inspection robot includes: a vehicle body 1, a walking device 2, an inspection device 3 and a cleaning device 4;

[0032] In this embodiment, a patrol opening 11 is provided on the vehicle body 1; a walking device 2 is provided at the bottom of the vehicle body 1 to drive the vehicle body 1 to move, and in this embodiment, the walking device is provided as a walking wheel; a patrol device 3 is fixed inside the vehicle body 1, and the patrol device 3 is located at the lower end of the patrol opening 11 and can pass through the patrol opening 11 to perform patrol work;

[0033] The cleaning device 4 is arranged inside the vehicle body 1; the cleaning device 4 comprises: an air supply frame 41, an air pump 42, an air jet 43 and an exhaust hole 44; the air supply frame 41 is arranged at the bottom of the inspection port 11, and an air supply channel is provided inside the air supply frame 41; the air pump 42 is installed inside the vehicle body 1, and the air pump 42 is connected to the air supply channel through an air supply pipe 45, and the input end of the air pump is connected to the outside of the vehicle body;

[0034] The nozzle 43 is fixed on the air supply frame 41 , and the output end of the nozzle 43 faces the inspection port 11 , and the output end of the nozzle 43 is tilted downward; the exhaust hole 44 is opened at the bottom of the vehicle body 1 .

[0035] In this embodiment, the inspection device 3 includes a first electric push rod 31 and an inspection camera 32 installed on the first electric push rod 31 .

[0036] In this embodiment, an ultrasonic sensor for obstacle avoidance is installed on the vehicle body 1, and a single-chip microcomputer controller and a wireless transceiver module 10 are installed on the vehicle body 1 to transmit remote signals for monitoring.

[0037] In this embodiment, a cooling mechanism 9 is further provided in the vehicle body 1, and a temperature acquisition module is provided inside the vehicle body 1; the cooling mechanism and the temperature acquisition module are both relatively mature existing technologies, so their specific structures will not be described in detail in this utility model.

[0038] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, an opening and closing device 5 capable of opening and closing the inspection port 11 is provided at the inspection port 11, and the opening and closing device 5 includes a sliding track 51 fixed in the vehicle body 1, an opening and closing page 52 slidably arranged on the sliding track 51, and a second electric push rod 53; the second electric push rod 53 is installed on the sliding track 51, and is used to drive the opening and closing page 52 to move.

[0039] In this embodiment, a Hall sensor 6 is installed at the bottom of the opening and closing page 52 to determine the position information of the inspection camera 32, specifically to determine whether the inspection camera 32 passes through the inspection port 11; a sponge plug 7 is provided on the opening and closing page 52, and the sponge plug 7 can contact and wrap the nozzle 43 when the opening and closing page 52 is closed; a closing groove 8 is opened on the air supply frame 41, and the nozzle 43 is arranged in the closing groove 8, and the sponge plug 7 can be inserted into the closing groove 8.

[0040] When the inspection robot is working, the walking device drives the vehicle body to move, and the first electric push rod drives the inspection robot to rise and pass through the inspection port to perform inspection work. The Hall sensor detects that the inspection camera has risen, and at this time the second electric push rod starts to drive the opening and closing leaf to move to open the inspection port for the inspection camera to pass through. At the same time, the air pump is started to drive external gas to enter through the air supply pipe and into the air supply channel in the air supply frame, and gas is ejected from the nozzle to form an air curtain. The inspection camera continues to pass through the air curtain as mentioned above, and the ejected gas blows and cleans the inspection camera. The air pump continues to work, and the gas is ejected into the interior of the vehicle body and discharged from the exhaust hole at the bottom, which can drive the gas inside the vehicle body to be discharged, thereby playing a heat dissipation function.

[0041] After the inspection work is completed, the first electric push rod drives the inspection camera to descend and pass through the air curtain for cleaning again. When the Hall sensor detects that the inspection camera has descended into the vehicle body, the air pump is stopped and the second electric push rod is controlled to drive the opening and closing leaf to close the inspection port.

[0042] The utility model provides a cleaning device, and when the inspection camera enters or exits the inspection port, the gas ejected from the inspection port will blow and clean the inspection camera, thereby ensuring that the inspection camera is kept clean each time it is used for inspection, and will not be affected by the adsorption of external dust and impurities, thereby ensuring the stability of the inspection work; at the same time, with the provision of the exhaust hole, the gas inside the vehicle body is driven to flow and be discharged from the bottom of the vehicle body, and the high-temperature gas inside the vehicle body is discharged to play a heat dissipation function, thereby reducing the working temperature inside the vehicle body, ensuring the stability of the working environment inside the vehicle body, and the bottom exhaust method can clean the dust on the moving track of the inspection robot to a certain extent.

[0043] By setting the opening and closing device, the inspection port can be closed in time when no inspection work is carried out to prevent external dust from entering the interior of the vehicle body and ensure the cleanliness of the working environment inside the vehicle body.

[0044] Through the setting of cooling mechanism and temperature collection module, the temperature inside the vehicle body is collected in real time. When the temperature is too high, the cooling is started to cool down the inside of the vehicle body to ensure the working stability of the internal parts of the vehicle body, so that it can carry out inspection work in the event of a fire.

[0045] The nozzle is protected by the setting of the closed groove and the sponge plug. When the nozzle is not working, the nozzle is wrapped and isolated from the outside air, which delays its aging and increases the service life of the nozzle.

[0046] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the utility model can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An intelligent inspection robot, characterized in that: include: A vehicle body (1), wherein the vehicle body (1) is provided with an inspection port (11); A walking device (2) is arranged at the bottom of the vehicle body (1) and drives the vehicle body (1) to move; A patrol inspection device (3) is fixed inside the vehicle body (1), and the patrol inspection device (3) is located at the lower end of the patrol inspection port (11); A cleaning device (4) is arranged inside the vehicle body (1); The cleaning device (4) comprises: An air supply frame (41) is arranged at the bottom of the inspection port (11), and an air supply channel is provided in the air supply frame (41); An air pump (42) is installed inside the vehicle body (1), and the air pump (42) is connected to the air supply channel through an air supply pipe (45); An air jet head (43) is fixed on the air supply frame (41), the output end of the air jet head (43) faces the inspection port (11), and the output end of the air jet head (43) is arranged to be inclined downward; The exhaust hole (44) is provided at the bottom of the vehicle body (1) and is communicated with the interior of the vehicle body (1).

2. The intelligent inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inspection device (3) comprises a first electric push rod (31) and an inspection camera (32) fixed on the first electric push rod (31); the first electric push rod (31) is fixed to the inner bottom of the vehicle body (1).

3. The intelligent inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ultrasonic sensor for avoiding obstacles is installed on the vehicle body (1).

4. The intelligent inspection robot according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: An opening and closing device (5) is provided at the inspection port (11), and the opening and closing device (5) comprises a sliding track (51) fixed in the vehicle body (1), an opening and closing leaf (52) slidably arranged on the sliding track (51), and a second electric push rod (53); the second electric push rod (53) is installed on the sliding track (51) and is used to drive the opening and closing leaf (52) to move.

5. The intelligent inspection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: A Hall sensor (6) is installed at the bottom of the opening and closing leaf (52).

6. The intelligent inspection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The opening and closing leaf (52) is provided with a sponge plug (7), and the sponge plug (7) can contact with the spray head (43) and wrap the spray head (43) when the opening and closing leaf (52) is closed.

7. The intelligent inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that: The air supply frame (41) is provided with a closed groove (8), the air jet head (43) is arranged in the closed groove (8), and the sponge plug (7) can be inserted into the closed groove (8).

8. The intelligent inspection robot according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A cooling mechanism (9) is also provided in the vehicle body (1).

9. The intelligent inspection robot according to claim 8, characterized in that: A temperature collection module is arranged inside the vehicle body (1).

10. The intelligent inspection robot according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A single-chip microcomputer controller and a wireless transceiver module (10) are installed on the vehicle body (1).

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