Pull-type underwater inspection robot

By introducing buffer components and temperature control components into the traction underwater inspection robot, the problems of insufficient impeller stability and low power generation efficiency are solved, higher stability and service life are achieved, and the scope and efficiency are expanded.

CN222329983UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-10JIANGSU SUHONG IND TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421322052.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-11
Publication Date
2025-01-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-11

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Technical Problem

When the existing trailed underwater inspection robots impact the impeller, the impeller rotation is insufficient stability and low power generation efficiency, which limits the scope of use and patrol efficiency.

Method used

A traction-type underwater patrol robot including a base, bracket, drive wheel, mobile belt, auxiliary wheel and buffer assembly is designed to improve overall stability through buffer assembly and use external power and traction to move, reducing the power to reduce the power The conversion dependency is simultaneously optimized by temperature control and auxiliary components.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and service life of the robot, expands the scope of use, enhances patrol efficiency and practicality, and reduces the risk of damage caused by stability and temperature problems.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a pull-type underwater inspection robot. The pull-type underwater inspection robot comprises a base, a support is arranged below the base, a driving wheel is installed on the support, a moving belt is arranged on the outer side of the driving wheel, an auxiliary wheel is connected to the inner side of the moving belt, the auxiliary wheel is installed on a supporting frame, the supporting frame is connected to the lower portion of a supporting plate through a buffering assembly, and the buffering assembly comprises a storage box connected to the lower portion of the supporting plate. And a sliding rod is installed in the storage box, a first spring is arranged on the outer side of the sliding rod in a sleeving mode, a sliding block is arranged on the outer side of the sliding rod in a sleeving mode, and the sliding block is connected to the supporting frame through an inclined rod. According to the traction type underwater inspection robot, overall driving depends on external electric power and traction force to move, the problem that the use range is limited due to the fact that electric energy needs to be converted is solved, buffering operation is conducted through the buffering assembly, and the problem that inspection is inconvenient due to poor stability is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field related to underwater inspection robots, in particular to a towing underwater inspection robot. Background Art

[0002] Towed underwater inspection robots are usually designed for underwater inspection and monitoring, which is convenient for comprehensive inspection of underwater environment and facilities. However, the existing towed underwater inspection robots still have certain defects when in use, such as;

[0003] For example, an underwater robot with publication number CN207956001U, the power generation device includes a fixed rod installed on the robot body, a generator cabin vertically installed on the fixed rod, and an impeller connected to the generator cabin, wherein the generator is placed in the generator cabin, the robot body includes an energy storage module, the output end of the generator is connected to the energy storage module through a cable, the energy storage module provides power to the robot body, in the illustrated embodiment, when the water flow hits the impeller, the impeller rotates to convert the water flow energy into rotational mechanical energy, and the impeller drives the generator to operate, thereby converting the rotational mechanical energy into electrical energy.

[0004] However, the underwater robot still has the following shortcomings in actual use:

[0005] When water flows hit the impeller, the impeller rotates, converting the water flow energy into rotational mechanical energy. The impeller drives the generator to operate, thereby converting the rotational mechanical energy into electrical energy. In actual use, the speed and flow of the water flow will be limited, thus limiting the scope of use of the underwater robot. In addition, the underwater environment is complex and changeable, and the direction and speed of the water flow may change frequently, which may lead to insufficient stability of the impeller, which not only reduces the overall stability, but also affects the rotation effect and power generation efficiency.

[0006] In response to the above problems, it is urgently necessary to carry out innovative design based on the original towed underwater inspection robot. Therefore, we proposed that the towed underwater inspection robot can solve the above problems well. Utility Model Content

[0007] The utility model aims to provide a towed underwater inspection robot to solve the problem raised by the above-mentioned background technology that in the current market, when water flow hits the impeller, the impeller rotates so that the water flow energy is converted into rotational mechanical energy, and the impeller drives the generator to operate, thereby converting the rotational mechanical energy into electrical energy. In actual use, the speed and flow of the water flow will be limited, thereby limiting the scope of use of the underwater robot. In addition, the underwater environment is complex and changeable, and the direction and speed of the water flow may change frequently, which may lead to insufficient stability of the impeller, which not only reduces the overall stability, but also affects the rotation effect and power generation efficiency.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a towable underwater inspection robot, comprising a provided base;

[0009] A bracket is provided under the base, a driving wheel is installed on the bracket, a moving belt is provided on the outer side of the driving wheel, an auxiliary wheel is connected to the inner side of the moving belt, the auxiliary wheel is installed on the support frame, the support frame is connected under the support plate through a buffer assembly, and the support plate is installed on the bracket;

[0010] The buffer assembly includes a storage box connected under the support plate, a sliding rod is installed inside the storage box, a first spring is sleeved on the outside of the sliding rod, a sliding block is sleeved on the outside of the sliding rod, the sliding block is connected to the support frame through a tilting rod, a through slot is opened on the tilting rod, a moving rod is slidably connected inside the through slot, the other end of the moving rod is installed inside a sleeve through a buffer, the sleeve is fixed under the support plate, and the buffering operation is performed through the buffer assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the upper end of the base is connected to a support seat via a buffer column, and the lower end of the support seat is provided with an auxiliary component, and the auxiliary component includes a limit block installed at the lower end of the support seat.

[0012] Preferably, a second spring is connected to the limit block, a contact piece is provided at a side end of the limit block, a contact plate is installed under the contact piece, and the contact plate is fixed on the base.

[0013] Preferably, an organism is arranged on the support seat, a processing element is installed inside the organism, a traction frame is arranged on the upper end of the organism, and a monitor is fixed on the top of the organism.

[0014] Preferably, a temperature control component is installed inside the machine body, and the temperature control component includes a storage cylinder installed inside the machine body, a storage box is provided at the bottom of the storage cylinder, and the storage box is installed inside the machine body.

[0015] Preferably, a telescopic cylinder is installed inside the storage box, the end of the telescopic cylinder is connected to a lifting rod, the end of the lifting rod is fixed with a piston, and the piston is installed inside the conveying cylinder.

[0016] Preferably, the conveying tube is arranged inside the storage box, the input end of the conveying tube is connected to the storage tube, and the output end of the conveying tube is connected to a temperature control pipe.

[0017] Preferably, the temperature control pipe is installed inside the protective cover, the end of the temperature control pipe is connected to a storage cylinder through an output pipe, and the storage cylinder is installed inside the machine body.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the towed underwater inspection robot is driven as a whole by external power and traction to move, which reduces the problem of limited use range caused by the need to convert electric energy, and performs buffering operation through the buffer component, which reduces the inconvenience of inspection caused by poor stability. The specific contents are as follows:

[0019] (1) The support frame is buffered by the buffer assembly, which not only improves the overall stability, but also reduces the inconvenience of inspection caused by poor stability, making it easier for the overall device to adapt to different underwater environments and improving the overall practicality;

[0020] (2) The upper end of the base supports the support seat through a buffer column, making the support seat installation more stable, reducing the damage caused by the external environment affecting the overall stability, and the traction frame set on the body performs traction operation, which improves the overall inspection efficiency;

[0021] (3) The second spring of the auxiliary component contracts under pressure, which facilitates the connection between the contact piece and the contact plate. The underwater pressure can be understood according to the contact pressure, and the overall position can be adjusted according to the detected pressure, thereby increasing the overall service life;

[0022] (4) The telescopic cylinder of the temperature control assembly drives the lifting rod to move, so that the liquid in the storage cylinder is transported to the inside of the delivery cylinder, and the liquid in the delivery cylinder is transported to the temperature control pipe of the protective cover through the operation of the telescopic cylinder, so as to facilitate the temperature control operation;

[0023] (5) The temperature control pipe of the temperature control component adjusts the temperature on the processing element. By controlling the temperature of the surface of the processing element, the service life of the processing element is increased and the damage caused by excessively high or low temperature of the processing element is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-section structure of the support plate of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 2 The enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the support seat and the buffer column of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the machine body of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cutaway structure of the machine body of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 For this utility model Figure 6 Enlarged structural diagram at B in the middle.

[0031] In the figure: 1. base; 2. bracket; 3. driving wheel; 4. moving belt; 5. auxiliary wheel; 6. support frame; 7. support plate; 8. storage box; 9. sliding rod; 10. first spring; 11. sliding block; 12. tilting rod; 13. through groove; 14. moving rod; 15. sleeve; 16. buffer member; 17. buffer column; 18. support seat; 19. limit block; 20. second spring; 21. contact member; 22. contact plate; 23. body; 24. processing element; 25. traction frame; 26. monitor; 27. storage cylinder; 28. storage box; 29. ​​telescopic cylinder; 30. lifting rod; 31. piston; 32. conveying cylinder; 33. temperature control pipeline; 34. protective cover; 35. output pipeline; 36. storage cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0033] Embodiment 1:

[0034] In this embodiment, in order to improve the overall stability, a buffering operation is performed by setting a buffer component, the purpose of which is to reduce the problem of inconvenience in inspection caused by poor stability, such as Figure 1-Figure 3The technical solution shown in the figure comprises a base 1, a bracket 2 is arranged under the base 1, a driving wheel 3 is installed on the bracket 2, a moving belt 4 is arranged on the outer side of the driving wheel 3, an auxiliary wheel 5 is connected to the inner side of the moving belt 4, the auxiliary wheel 5 is installed on the supporting frame 6, the supporting frame 6 is connected under the supporting plate 7 through a buffer assembly, the supporting plate 7 is installed on the bracket 2, the buffer assembly comprises a storage box 8 connected under the supporting plate 7, a sliding rod 9 is installed inside the storage box 8, a first spring 10 is sleeved on the outer side of the sliding rod 9, a sliding block 11 is sleeved on the outer side of the sliding rod 9, the sliding block 11 is connected to the supporting frame 6 through a tilting rod 12, a through groove 13 is opened on the tilting rod 12, a moving rod 14 is slidably connected inside the through groove 13, the other end of the moving rod 14 is installed inside a sleeve 15 through a buffer member 16, the sleeve 15 is fixed under the supporting plate 7, a buffering operation is performed through the buffer assembly, the bracket 2 under the base 1 is convenient for support, and through the driving The cooperation between the moving wheel 3 and the moving belt 4 facilitates the movement of the entire device. The overall drive relies on external electricity and traction to move, reducing the problem of limited use range caused by the need to convert electrical energy. At this time, the auxiliary wheel 5 inside the moving belt 4 rotates on the support frame 6, and the support frame 6 drives the moving rod 14 to move after being compressed. The moving rod 14 is buffered inside the sleeve 15 by the buffer member 16, which improves the overall stability. The end of the moving rod 14 moves inside the through groove 13 of the tilting rod 12, which facilitates the tilting rod 12 to drive the slider 11 to move on the slide rod 9 of the storage box 8. Since the storage box 8 is fixed inside the support plate 7, the first spring 10 on the outside of the slide rod 9 is convenient for buffering operation, which greatly improves the overall movement stability, reduces the problem of inconvenience in inspection caused by poor stability, is convenient to adapt to different underwater environments, and improves the overall practicality.

[0035] Embodiment 2:

[0036] In this embodiment, in order to improve the overall service life, the auxiliary components are used to reduce the problem of damage to the body 23 caused by excessive underwater pressure. Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the upper end of the base 1 is connected to a support seat 18 through a buffer column 17, and an auxiliary component is arranged at the lower end of the support seat 18. The auxiliary component includes a limit block 19 installed at the lower end of the support seat 18, and a second spring 20 is connected to the limit block 19. A contact piece 21 is arranged at the side end of the limit block 19, and a contact plate 22 is installed under the contact piece 21. The contact plate 22 is fixed on the base 1, and an organic body 23 is arranged on the support seat 18. A processing element 24 is installed inside the organic body 23. A traction frame 25 is arranged on the upper end of the organic body 23, and a monitor 26 is fixed on the top of the organic body 23. The upper end of the base 1 is connected to the support seat 18 through the buffer column 17. The connected support seat 18 facilitates supporting the body 23, and the traction frame 25 arranged on the body 23 performs traction operations, which increases the overall service life, and uses the processing element 24 inside the body 23 to process the inspection data of the monitor 26, thereby improving the overall inspection efficiency, and when moving, the second spring 20 under the limit block 19 contracts under pressure, which facilitates the connection between the contact piece 21 and the contact plate 22, and understands the underwater pressure based on the contact pressure, thereby reducing the problem of damage to the body 23 due to excessive underwater pressure and increasing the overall service life.

[0037] Embodiment three:

[0038] In this embodiment, in order to increase the service life of the processing element 24, a temperature control component is provided for use, the purpose of which is to reduce the problem of damage caused by the processing element 24 being too high or too low in temperature. Figure 5-Figure 7As shown, a temperature control component is installed inside the body 23, and the temperature control component includes a storage cylinder 27 installed inside the body 23. A storage box 28 is arranged at the bottom of the storage cylinder 27. The storage box 28 is installed inside the body 23. A telescopic cylinder 29 is installed inside the storage box 28. A lifting rod 30 is connected to the end of the telescopic cylinder 29. A piston 31 is fixed to the end of the lifting rod 30. The piston 31 is installed inside a conveying cylinder 32. The conveying cylinder 32 is arranged inside the storage box 28. The input end of the conveying cylinder 32 is connected to the storage cylinder 27. The output end of the conveying cylinder 32 is connected to a temperature control pipe 33. The temperature control pipe 33 is installed inside a protective cover 34. The end of the temperature control pipe 33 is connected to a storage cylinder 36 through an output pipe 35. The storage cylinder 36 is installed inside the body 23. The liquid of the required temperature is introduced into the part, and the telescopic cylinder 29 inside the storage box 28 drives the lifting rod 30 to move, so that the liquid in the storage cylinder 27 is transported to the inside of the delivery cylinder 32 through the cooperation of the piston 31, and the liquid is transported to the inside of the temperature control pipe 33 of the protective cover 34 through the cooperation of the piston 31. The processing element 24 is cooled by the temperature control pipe 33, so that the temperature of the processing element 24 is convenient to control, and the damage caused by the excessively high or low temperature of the processing element 24 is reduced. The liquid in the temperature control pipe 33 is transported to the inside of the storage cylinder 36 through the output pipe 35, which is convenient for storing the liquid and improves the overall practicality. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to professional and technical personnel in this field.

[0039] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art may still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A towable underwater inspection robot, comprising a base (1); It is characterized in that Also includes: A bracket (2) is arranged under the base (1), a driving wheel (3) is mounted on the bracket (2), a moving belt (4) is arranged outside the driving wheel (3), an auxiliary wheel (5) is connected inside the moving belt (4), the auxiliary wheel (5) is mounted on a supporting frame (6), the supporting frame (6) is connected under a supporting plate (7) through a buffer assembly, and the supporting plate (7) is mounted on the bracket (2). The buffer assembly comprises a storage box (8) connected under the support plate (7), a slide bar (9) is installed inside the storage box (8), a first spring (10) is sleeved on the outer side of the slide bar (9), a slider (11) is sleeved on the outer side of the slide bar (9), the slider (11) is connected to the support frame (6) through a tilting rod (12), a through slot (13) is provided on the tilting rod (12), a moving rod (14) is slidably connected inside the through slot (13), the other end of the moving rod (14) is installed inside a sleeve (15) through a buffer member (16), the sleeve (15) is fixed under the support plate (7), and a buffering operation is performed through the buffer assembly.

2. A towable underwater inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the base (1) is connected to a support seat (18) via a buffer column (17), and an auxiliary component is provided at the lower end of the support seat (18), wherein the auxiliary component comprises a limit block (19) installed at the lower end of the support seat (18).

3. A towable underwater inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limit block (19) is connected to a second spring (20), a contact piece (21) is provided at a side end of the limit block (19), a contact plate (22) is installed under the contact piece (21), and the contact plate (22) is fixed on the base (1).

4. The towable underwater inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: An organic body (23) is arranged on the support seat (18), a processing element (24) is installed inside the organic body (23), a traction frame (25) is arranged on the upper end of the organic body (23), and a monitor (26) is fixed on the top of the organic body (23).

5. The towable underwater inspection robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: A temperature control component is installed inside the machine body (23), and the temperature control component comprises a storage cylinder (27) installed inside the machine body (23). A storage box (28) is provided at the bottom of the storage cylinder (27), and the storage box (28) is installed inside the machine body (23).

6. The towable underwater inspection robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: A telescopic cylinder (29) is installed inside the storage box (28), the end of the telescopic cylinder (29) is connected to a lifting rod (30), the end of the lifting rod (30) is fixed with a piston (31), and the piston (31) is installed inside the conveying cylinder (32).

7. The towable underwater inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that: The conveying tube (32) is arranged inside the storage box (28); the input end of the conveying tube (32) is connected to the storage tube (27); and the output end of the conveying tube (32) is connected to a temperature control pipe (33).

8. The towable underwater inspection robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The temperature control pipe (33) is installed inside the protective cover (34); the end of the temperature control pipe (33) is connected to a storage cylinder (36) via an output pipe (35); and the storage cylinder (36) is installed inside the machine body (23).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Underwater robot

    CN207956001U

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