Maintenance and cleaning device suitable for pipeline structure in bridge

By designing a pipeline structure maintenance and cleaning device inside the bridge including robotic arms, vehicle body, cleaner and wheels, the problems of inefficiency and high cost of traditional methods are solved, efficient and accurate pipeline inspection and cleaning are achieved, and maintenance costs and downtime are reduced.

CN222642751UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-21NANJING AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421099561.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-20
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-20

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Technical Problem

The maintenance and cleaning methods of traditional bridge pipeline structures are inefficient, expensive, and complex in operation. They are difficult to flexibly adapt to the space limitations inside the bridge, and it is impossible to efficiently inspect, maintain and clean the pipeline structure.

Method used

A maintenance and cleaning device including a robotic arm, a vehicle body, a cleaner and a wheel is designed. Through the control of the upper computer, it can be moved and cleaned in the pipeline of the bridge structure, and the camera is used for detection and observation. The cleaner cleans the components by rotating drive, and the track drive device can be flexibly moved.

Benefits of technology

The device does not require dismantling pipes or interrupting production, reduces downtime and maintenance costs, protects pipeline integrity, is convenient and fast to measure, and the device is small and lightweight, and can adapt to measurements at different locations, improving the accuracy and working efficiency of detection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an overhauling and cleaning device suitable for a pipeline structure in a bridge, which comprises a mechanical arm, a vehicle body, a cleaner and wheels which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom, the mechanical arm comprises an uppermost camera and three free joints, and the top of the vehicle body is connected with the bottom of the mechanical arm. The bottom of the vehicle body is sequentially connected with two cleaners and a wheel driving motor, the vehicle body is in threaded connection with the mechanical arm, and the wheel part drives wheels to rotate through rotation of the motor so as to drive tracks on the wheels to rotate clockwise or anticlockwise. The cleaner comprises two cleaning assemblies connected with the vehicle body, and the two cleaning assemblies are driven by a motor to rotate to drive the cleaning assemblies to rotate. According to the cleaning device, the pipeline in the bridge can be cleaned, so that the structure of the pipeline in the bridge can be more accurately maintained when dust and dirt exist on the pipeline.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of testing devices in pipelines, in particular to a maintenance and cleaning device suitable for pipeline structures in bridge frames. Background Art

[0002] In the industrial field, the pipeline structure in the bridge plays a vital role in supporting and transmitting various media, such as water, gas, chemicals, etc. However, over time, these pipeline structures may experience corrosion, blockage, leakage and other problems, and regular inspection and cleaning are required to ensure their normal operation and safety.

[0003] However, traditional inspection and cleaning methods often have problems such as low efficiency, high cost, and complex operation. Therefore, an innovative device is needed to solve these challenges. In view of the particularity of the pipeline structure in the bridge, it is very important to design an inspection and cleaning device suitable for this scenario. It should be able to flexibly adapt to the space limitations inside the bridge and efficiently inspect, maintain and clean the pipeline structure, thereby improving work efficiency, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the pipeline system. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a maintenance and cleaning device suitable for pipeline structures in bridge frames in accordance with the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art. The device is placed in the pipeline of the bridge frame structure and controlled by a host computer. The situation inside the pipeline can be understood in time and a certain degree of cleaning can be performed for accurate observation and detection, thereby effectively improving the accuracy of detection.

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0006] The utility model discloses a maintenance and cleaning device suitable for the pipeline structure in the bridge frame, including a mechanical arm, a vehicle body, a cleaner and a wheel arranged in sequence from top to bottom, the mechanical arm including a topmost camera and three free joints, the top of the vehicle body is connected to the bottom of the mechanical arm, and its bottom is connected to two cleaners and a wheel drive motor in sequence, the vehicle body and the mechanical arm are threadedly connected, the wheel part drives the wheel to rotate by a motor to drive the track on the wheel to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, the cleaner includes two cleaning components connected to the vehicle body, and the two cleaning components are driven by the motor to rotate and drive the cleaning components to rotate. The utility model can clean the pipeline in the bridge frame through the above-mentioned cleaning device, so that when there is dust and dirt on the pipeline, the pipeline structure in the bridge frame can be more accurately inspected.

[0007] The vehicle body and the wheel driving motor are connected by threads.

[0008] The gasket is connected with the inner motor and the outer gear respectively through screw rods.

[0009] A limiting groove is arranged on the inner wall of the crawler belt, and the gear is meshed and connected with the limiting groove.

[0010] The crawler track can be made of metal material, plastic, rubber or other non-metallic material, and its shape can be a smooth belt, a triangular belt, a belt with a smooth inner edge and a convex and concave outer edge, or a block-shaped articulated belt.

[0011] The vacuum cleaner and the disc brush body are rotatably connected to the vehicle body.

[0012] The camera on the robotic arm is threadedly connected to the connecting piece, and the three connecting pieces can achieve relative rotation in three degrees of freedom through a motor.

[0013] Beneficial effects of the utility model

[0014] Compared with the existing technology, this method can overcome the shortcomings of existing testing devices, does not require dismantling of pipelines or interruption of production, reduces downtime and maintenance costs, does not require the use of chemical reagents or other substances that may damage the pipeline, protects the integrity of the pipeline, and is convenient and fast to measure. The device is small and light, can adapt to measurements at different locations, and is convenient for on-site determination of the situation in the pipeline. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the inspection and cleaning device applicable to the pipeline structure in the bridge;

[0016] Figure 2 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the overall front view structure of the maintenance and cleaning device applicable to the pipeline structure in the bridge.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the wheel structure of the device for inspecting and cleaning pipeline structures in the bridge frame.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning device structure of the pipeline structure in the bridge frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following is a further detailed description of the features of the present invention and other related features through embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to facilitate understanding by technicians in the same industry:

[0020] like Figure 1-2As shown, the marks 1-10 in the figure respectively represent: vehicle body 1, wheel drive motor 2, gasket 3, gear 4, screw 5, crawler 6, dust collector 7, dust container 7-1, disc brush body 8, height adjustment mechanism 8-1, camera 9, mechanical arm 10, first joint 10-1, second joint 10-2, third joint 10-3, joint first motor 11, joint second motor 12, joint third motor 13. In the preferred embodiment, the vehicle body 1 is 142mm wide, the crawler 6 is 30mm wide, the horizontal distance between the vehicle body 1 and the crawler 6 is 5mm, the total width of the device is 212mm, the crawler 6 is 54mm high, the distance between the dust collector 7 and the bottom of the crawler 6 is 105mm, the height of the mechanical arm 10 can be freely adjusted, and the device can operate in C101-300×150 and larger bridges. A maintenance and cleaning device suitable for pipeline structures in a bridge frame, comprising a mechanical arm 10, a car body 1, a cleaner and a wheel arranged in sequence from top to bottom, wherein the top of the car body is connected to the bottom of the mechanical arm 10, and the bottom of the car body is connected to two cleaners and a wheel drive motor in sequence. The mechanical arm 10 is composed of a camera 9, a first joint 10-1, a second joint 10-2, a third joint 10-3 and three motors 111213 matching the first joint motor 11, the second joint motor 12 and the third joint motor 13, wherein the camera 9 is fixedly connected to the first joint 10-1, the first joint 10-1 is connected to the first joint motor 11 by a fixing screw, the upper side of the second joint 10-2 is connected to the second joint motor 12 by a fixing screw, and the lower side is connected to the third joint 10-3 by a fixing screw, the upper side of the third joint 10-3 is connected to the second joint 10-2 by a fixing screw, and the lower side is connected to the third joint motor 13 by a fixing screw.

[0021] like Figure 3 As shown, the wheel part of the maintenance and cleaning device for the pipeline structure in the bridge is the key part responsible for movement and walking. It is mainly composed of a wheel drive motor 2, a pad 3, a gear 4, a screw 5, a crawler 6, and a connecting device. In view of the complex situation of the pipeline structure in the bridge, a crawler is selected instead of a round wheel to directly contact the ground. The advantage of the crawler 6 is not only its better passing capacity and stability, but also its ability to reduce the pressure on the surface of the pipeline, thereby reducing the risk of damage. By controlling the steering and speed of this part of the drive motor, the device can move forward and backward, turn left and right, and other movements. By reasonably designing and optimizing the wheel structure, the maintenance and cleaning device can more effectively cope with the challenges of the pipeline structure in the bridge, improve work efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of the pipeline system.

[0022] like Figure 4As shown, the cleaning device of the inspection and cleaning device of the pipeline structure in the bridge is a cleaning and dust collection device, which is mainly composed of a disc brush body 7 in the front, a dust collector 8 in the rear, and a connecting device thereof. The pipeline structure in the bridge is difficult to clean. Adding a cleaning device to the device can not only make the camera observation clearer, but also reduce the debris on the pipeline in the bridge after cleaning, ensuring that the pipeline surface is clean and smooth, and can also reduce the impact of debris on the pipeline system, and reduce the risk of pipeline blockage, corrosion and other failures. In addition, the introduction of the cleaning device can also improve the efficiency of inspection and maintenance, reduce the workload and time of manual cleaning, reduce the impact of human factors on the pipeline structure, maintain the good condition of the pipeline system, extend the service life of the pipeline, and reduce maintenance costs.

[0023] Example: Figure 1-4 As shown, a maintenance and cleaning device suitable for the pipeline structure in the bridge frame includes a trolley body 1, a wheel drive motor 2 is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the trolley body 1, the trolley body 1 fixes the wheel drive motor 2, a gasket 3 is fixedly connected to one side of the wheel drive motor 2, the wheel drive motor 2 supports the gasket 3, a screw 5 passes through one side of the gasket 3 and extends to the other side of the bottom block 2, the screw 5 connects the gasket 3 and the gear 4 with the wheel drive motor 2, when the motor starts to move, it drives the gear 4 to rotate, the outer surface of the gear 4 is provided with a crawler 6, when the gear 4 rotates, it drives the crawler 6 to move on the outer surface of the gear 4.

[0024] Furthermore, a limiting groove is provided on the inner wall of the crawler belt 6 , and the gear 4 is connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove. When the gear 4 rotates on the inner surface of the crawler belt 6 , the limiting groove limits the crawler belt 6 .

[0025] Furthermore, the gear 4 is provided with a threaded hole, and the wheel drive motor 2 is provided with a threaded hole on a side wall close to the gasket 3, and the screw 5 is engaged with the threaded hole. After the screw 5 is rotated into the inside of the threaded hole, the screw 5 is connected to the gear 4 through the threaded hole, and at the same time, the gasket 3 is connected to the gear 4.

[0026] Furthermore, a height adjustment mechanism 8-1 is fixed on the upper surface of the vehicle body 1, and the lower surface of the height adjustment mechanism 8-1 is connected to the disc brush body 8. When the height of the disc brush body 8 needs to be adjusted, the height adjustment mechanism 8-1 will move up and down, wherein the height adjustment mechanism 8-1 can be a hydraulic mechanism or a mechanical transmission mechanism.

[0027] Furthermore, the robot arm 10 includes a first joint 10-1, a second joint 10-2, a third joint 10-3 and three drive motors. The first joint 10-1 is connected to the motor by a fixing screw.

[0028] It is connected to the motor through fixing screws, the lower side is connected to the third joint 10-3 through fixing screws, the upper side of the third joint 10-3 is connected to the second joint 10-2 through fixing screws, and the lower side is connected to the motor through fixing screws. The three degrees of freedom of the robot arm 10 can be controlled by controlling the rotation of the drive motor.

[0029] Furthermore, the size, material and shape of the dust container 7-1 can be selected according to needs.

[0030] Working principle of this utility model:

[0031] When the present invention is in use, when inspecting inside the pipeline, the staff remotely controls and operates the wheel drive motor 2 to drive the gear 4 to rotate, thereby driving the track 6 to rotate, so that the present invention moves forward. The staff remotely controls and controls the mechanical arm 10 so that the camera 9 can face different directions, so that the camera 9 can inspect the pipeline lines in different situations. When dust is detected in the pipeline, the vacuum cleaner 7 and the disc brush body 8 can be started, so that the camera 9 can observe more clearly. The connection method of the various components in the present device through the circuit is common knowledge, so it is not described in detail.

[0032] Although the above embodiments have described the concepts and embodiments of the purpose of the utility model in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, ordinary technicians in this field can recognize that various improvements and modifications can still be made to the utility model without departing from the scope of the claims, so they are not described one by one here.

Claims

1. A device for inspecting and cleaning pipeline structures in bridges, characterized in that: The invention comprises a mechanical arm (10), a vehicle body (1), a cleaner and a wheel which are arranged in sequence from top to bottom, wherein the top of the vehicle body is connected to the bottom of the mechanical arm (10), and the bottom of the vehicle body is connected to the cleaner and the wheel driving motor in sequence; the mechanical arm (10) is composed of a camera (9), a first joint (10-1), a second joint (10-2), a third joint (10-3) and a matching joint first motor (11), a joint second motor (12) and a joint third motor (13); the camera (9) is fixedly connected to the first joint (10-1), the first joint (10-1) is connected to the joint first motor (11) by a fixing screw, the upper side of the second joint (10-2) is connected to the joint second motor (12) by a fixing screw, and the lower side is connected to the third joint (10-3) by a fixing screw, the upper side of the third joint (10-3) is connected to the second joint (10-2) by a fixing screw, and the lower side is connected to the joint third motor (13) by a fixing screw.

2. A maintenance and cleaning device for pipeline structures in a bridge as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle body (1) and the mechanical arm (10) are threadedly connected.

3. The device for repairing and cleaning pipeline structures in a bridge as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The wheel is composed of a wheel drive motor (2), a gasket (3), a gear (4), a screw (5), and a crawler track (6); the gasket (3) and the inside of the gasket (3) are provided with threaded holes; the gasket (3) is connected to the inner wheel drive motor (2) and the outer gear (4) respectively through the screw (5); a group of gears (4) are arranged at the front and rear of one side of the vehicle body (1); the crawler track (6) covers the front and rear two gears (4); and the crawler track (6) is driven by the rotation of the gear (4).

4. A maintenance and cleaning device for pipeline structures in a bridge as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The vehicle body (1) and the wheel drive motor (2) are threadedly connected.

5. The device for inspecting and cleaning the pipeline structure in the bridge as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: A limiting groove is provided on the inner wall of the crawler belt (6), and the gear (4) is meshedly connected with the limiting groove.

6. The device for repairing and cleaning the pipeline structure in the bridge as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The crawler belt (6) is made of metal or plastic material.

7. The device for inspecting and cleaning the pipeline structure in the bridge as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The crawler belt (6) is in the shape of a smooth belt, a triangular belt, a belt with a smooth inner edge and a convex-concave outer edge, or a block-shaped articulated belt.

8. The device for inspecting and cleaning pipeline structures in a bridge as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaner comprises a dust collector (7) and a disc brush body (8), and the dust collector (7) and the disc brush body (8) are rotatably connected to the vehicle body (1).

9. The device for inspecting and cleaning the pipeline structure in the bridge as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The vacuum cleaner (7) is connected to a dust container (7-1), and the size, material and shape of the dust container (7-1) are selected according to needs; a height adjustment mechanism (8-1) is fixed on the upper surface of the vehicle body (1), and the lower surface of the height adjustment mechanism (8-1) is connected to the disc brush body (8); when the height of the disc brush body (8) needs to be adjusted, the height adjustment mechanism (8-1) will move up and down.