Steel structure surface layer maintenance robot

By designing a steel structure surface maintenance robot including the device body, robotic arm, camera, water pumping assembly and cleaning assembly, the problem of time-consuming and laborious maintenance of the steel structure surface is solved, and automatic cleaning and drainage is realized, ensuring the clean and tidy surface of the steel structure.

CN222644611UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-21WUHAN GARCIA ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421325145.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-11
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-11

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the surface maintenance of steel structures mainly relies on manual operation, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive and has great safety hazards, making it difficult to effectively solve the surface corrosion and dust problems of steel structures.

Method used

Design a steel structure surface maintenance robot, including the device body, robotic arm, camera, water pumping assembly and cleaning assembly, to automatically clean and drain the surface of the steel structure through the robotic arm and electric telescopic rod.

Benefits of technology

Automatic cleaning and drainage of steel structure surfaces is realized, which greatly saves time and physical strength, reduces safety hazards, ensures that the surface of steel structure is clean and tidy, and avoids corrosion.

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Abstract

A steel structure surface layer maintenance robot comprises a device body and a plurality of mechanical arms, a storage battery is arranged in the device body, and the device body comprises a camera, a water pumping assembly and a cleaning assembly; the water pumping assembly comprises a water pump, a first electric telescopic rod and a drainage pipe; a water pressure sensor is arranged at the bottom end of the water pump; the cleaning assembly comprises a brush, a second electric telescopic rod and a first rotating motor. During use, the mechanical moving end climbs upwards according to the magnetic attraction principle, when water stains or dust are found, a second electric telescopic rod can automatically stretch out a brush, then a first rotating motor drives the brush to rotate for cleaning, automatic contraction is conducted after cleaning is completed, and when accumulated water is found at the folding position of a steel structure, the first electric telescopic rod stretches out a drainage pipe, so that the water stains or the dust are removed. When the water pressure sensor senses water pressure, the electric telescopic rod stops extending, the water suction pump starts to pump water, one end of the drainage pipe starts to pump water, the other end of the drainage pipe drains water, and the drainage pipe automatically retracts after use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automation, in particular to a steel structure surface maintenance robot. Background Art

[0002] With the development of economy and the improvement of science and technology, more and more people use machines to maintain products to ensure human safety, such as maintaining the corrosion of steel structures. In the rainy season, rain falls on the surface of steel structures. If they are not wiped in time, they are prone to corrosion and damage. At the same time, if the steel structures are not wiped for a long time, they will be covered with dust and affect the appearance. However, there are some difficult to solve problems in the maintenance of steel structure surfaces: For the maintenance of steel structure surfaces, people usually climb to high places and then wipe or discharge water from places where water accumulates, and sweep and wipe the dust. This method is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and there are great safety hazards. Therefore, a mechanical equipment is needed for automatic cleaning. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above, the utility model provides a steel structure surface maintenance robot to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: a steel structure surface maintenance robot, including a device body, a plurality of mechanical arms, the plurality of mechanical arms are fixed at the bottom end of the device body, a storage battery is arranged inside the device body, the device body includes a camera for detecting water accumulation at the folding part of the steel structure and surface dust, a pumping component for cleaning water accumulation at the folding part of the steel structure, and a cleaning component for cleaning dust on the surface of the steel structure, the camera is located at the front end of the outside of the device body, the pumping component and the cleaning component are respectively located at the two ends of the inside of the device body, and the output end of the camera is respectively connected to the input end of the pumping component, the input end of the cleaning component and the input end of the mechanical arm; the pumping component includes a pumping pump for pumping water from the water accumulation part, a pumping component for driving the pumping pump upward A first electric telescopic rod that moves downward, and a drain pipe for pumping or draining water, the drain pipe is in an arc shape as a whole, with both ends facing the ground, the head end of the drain pipe is used for pumping water, and the tail end of the drain pipe is used for draining water, one end of the first electric telescopic rod is connected and fixed to the device body, and the other end is connected and fixed to the arc midpoint of the drain pipe, the water pump is connected and fixed to the water pumping end of the drain pipe, a water pressure sensor for sensing water pressure is arranged at the bottom of the water pump, and the output end of the water pressure sensor is respectively connected to the input end of the first electric telescopic rod and the input end of the water pump; the cleaning component includes a brush for cleaning the surface of the steel structure, a second electric telescopic rod that telescopes the brush, and a first rotating motor that drives the brush to rotate to clean dust, and the two ends of the second electric telescopic rod are respectively connected and fixed to the device body and the brush.

[0005] Furthermore, several of the mechanical arms are fixedly provided with mechanical moving ends divided into two groups of different magnetic poles and with strong magnetism at the bottom ends, the mechanical arms are connected at the joints by hinges, and a second rotating motor is provided at the hinge connection to drive the hinge to rotate, and the output end of the mechanical moving end is connected to the input end of the second rotating motor. When one group of mechanical moving ends is attracted to the steel structure, the other group of mechanical moving ends is repelled from the steel structure. When the mechanical moving ends are repelled from the steel structure, the mechanical moving ends are not in contact with the steel structure. At this time, the second rotating motor drives the mechanical arm to bend forward, thereby cooperating with each other to complete the movement of the mechanical arm.

[0006] Furthermore, there are no less than two of the several robotic arms, and the camera output terminal is connected to the robotic arm input terminal. The manufacturer will manufacture robots with different numbers of robotic arms when they leave the factory, and they can be selected according to actual conditions. Among them, four robotic arms are preferably used, and the camera output terminal is connected to the robotic arm input terminal.

[0007] Furthermore, an opening and closing cover is arranged above the battery, and the battery can be charged or replaced by opening the cover.

[0008] Furthermore, the device body is connected to a wireless terminal, and the device body can be operated on the mobile terminal.

[0009] Furthermore, the device body and the mechanical arm are made of metal. The metal material has good durability, is not easy to age, and is not easily contaminated by dust and pollutants.

[0010] Furthermore, the lower end surface of the device body is respectively provided with openings for the extension and retraction of the pumping assembly and the cleaning assembly. The pumping assembly extends through the opening to pump water, and the cleaning assembly extends through the opening to clean.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the robot is remotely controlled by a mobile terminal, the robot can climb to the high surface of the steel structure, clean the places with dust and a small amount of water stains, drain and clean the places where water accumulates in the folding part of the steel structure, so as to ensure that the surface of the steel structure is clean and tidy and not corroded. This method greatly saves time and physical strength, and greatly reduces safety hazards. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the folding structure of the utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the expanded structure of the utility model.

[0014] exist Figure 1-Figure 2In the figure, 1. device body; 101. camera; 102. battery; 103. cover; 104. opening; 2. pumping assembly; 201. water pump; 202. first electric telescopic rod; 203. drain pipe; 204. water pressure sensor; 3. cleaning assembly; 301. brush; 302. second electric telescopic rod; 303. first rotating motor; 4. mechanical arm; 401. second rotating motor; 402. mechanical moving end. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and some implementation methods.

[0016] exist Figure 1-Figure 2In the present invention, a steel structure surface maintenance robot comprises a device body 1 and a plurality of mechanical arms 4, wherein the plurality of mechanical arms 4 are fixed at the bottom end of the device body 1, a storage battery 102 is arranged inside the device body 1, the device body 1 comprises a camera 101 for detecting water accumulation at the folding part of the steel structure and dust on the surface, a pumping component 2 for cleaning water accumulation at the folding part of the steel structure, and a cleaning component 3 for cleaning dust on the surface of the steel structure, the camera 101 recognizes water accumulation and stains on the surface of the steel structure through image sensing, and also recognizes the road conditions ahead through the camera 101 to move the mechanical arms 4 forward, the camera 101 is located at the front end of the outside of the device body 1, the pumping component 2 and the cleaning component 3 are respectively located at the two ends inside the device body 1, and the camera 10 The output end of 1 is respectively connected with the input end of the pumping component 2, the input end of the cleaning component 3 and the input end of the mechanical arm 4, the camera 101 cooperates with the mechanical arm 4 to move, the camera 101 cooperates with the pumping component 2 to determine the location of the accumulated water to pump water, and the camera 101 cooperates with the cleaning component 3 to determine the location of the stain to clean the stain; the pumping component 2 includes a pumping pump 201 for pumping water from the accumulated water, a first electric telescopic rod 202 that drives the pumping pump 201 to move up and down, and a drain pipe 203 for pumping or draining water. The drain pipe 203 is in an arc shape as a whole, and both ends face the ground. The head end of the drain pipe 203 pumps water, and the tail end of the drain pipe 203 drains water. One end of the first electric telescopic rod 202 is connected and fixed to the device body 1, and the other end is connected to the drain pipe 2 03 arc midpoint is connected and fixed, the water pump 201 is connected and fixed to the water pumping end of the drain pipe 203, a water pressure sensor 204 which senses water pressure is arranged at the bottom of the water pump 201, and the output end of the water pressure sensor 204 is respectively connected to the input end of the first electric telescopic rod 202 and the input end of the water pump 201, when water accumulation is found, the first electric telescopic rod 202 is extended and then the water pressure sensor 204 contacts the water to sense the water pressure, then the first electric telescopic rod 202 stops extending and the water pump 201 starts working to pump water, when the water pressure sensor 204 does not sense the water pressure after the pumping is completed, then the water pump 201 stops working and the electric telescopic rod contracts to retract the drain pipe 203 and the water pump 201 into the inside of the device body 1; the cleaning component 3 includes The device comprises a brush 301 for cleaning the surface of the steel structure, a second electric telescopic rod 302 for telescopically moving the brush 301, and a first rotating motor 303 for driving the brush 301 to rotate and clean the dust. Both ends of the second electric telescopic rod 302 are respectively connected and fixed to the device body 1 and the brush 301. The extended length of the second electric telescopic rod 302 is the height that makes the brush 301 touch the ground. The retracted length of the second electric telescopic rod 302 is the height that makes the brush 301 placed inside the device body 1. When water stains and dust are found, the second electric telescopic rod 302 is extended and then the first rotating motor 303 drives the brush 301 to rotate and clean the dust or water stains. After cleaning, the second electric telescopic rod 302 drives the brush 301 to retract to the inside of the device body 1.

[0017] In this embodiment, a plurality of the mechanical arms 4 are fixedly provided with mechanical moving ends 402 divided into two groups of different magnetic poles and having strong magnetism at the bottom ends. The joints of the mechanical arms 4 are connected by hinges. A second rotating motor 401 is provided at the hinge connection to drive the hinge to rotate. The output end of the mechanical moving end 402 is connected to the input end of the second rotating motor 401. When one group of mechanical moving ends 402 is attracted to the steel structure, the other group of mechanical moving ends 402 is repelled from the steel structure. When the mechanical moving ends 402 are repelled from the steel structure, the mechanical moving ends 402 are not in contact with the steel structure. At this time, the second rotating motor 401 drives the mechanical arms 4 to bend forward, for example, like a dog walking, the dog will alternately lift up its right front foot and left hind foot, and then lift up its left front foot and right hind foot, and walk forward in this rhythm. The mechanical arms 4 also cooperate with each other to complete the movement of the robot.

[0018] In this embodiment, there are no less than two of the robotic arms 4, and the output end of the camera 101 is connected to the input end of the robotic arm 4. The manufacturer will manufacture robots with different numbers of robotic arms 4 when they leave the factory, and the selection can be made according to actual conditions. Four robotic arms are preferred, and the output end of the camera 101 is connected to the input end of the robotic arm 4 to cooperate with each other to make the robot move forward.

[0019] In this embodiment, an opening and closing cover 103 is provided above the battery 102. The cover 103 can be opened to charge or replace the battery 102. The output end of the battery 102 is connected to the input end of the device body 1 and the input end of the robotic arm 4 to provide them with power. When the battery 102 is less than 15%, it will automatically return to the home position to prevent the device body 1 from falling from a height.

[0020] In this embodiment, the device body 1 is connected to a wireless terminal, which is an electronic product such as a computer or a mobile phone. The device body 1 can be operated on the mobile terminal.

[0021] In this embodiment, the device body 1 and the mechanical arm 4 are made of metal. Metal materials have good durability, are not easy to age, and are not easily contaminated by dust and pollutants.

[0022] In this embodiment, the lower end surface of the device body 1 is respectively provided with openings 104 for the pumping assembly 2 and the cleaning assembly 3 to extend and retract. The pumping assembly 2 extends through the opening 104 to pump water, and the cleaning assembly 3 extends through the opening 104 to clean.

[0023] In this embodiment, the first rotating motor 303 and the second rotating motor 401 are common rotating motor devices, such as GB / T4831-2016 model, Y160M-4 model rotating motor, etc.

[0024] In this embodiment, the first electric telescopic rod 202 and the second electric telescopic rod 302 are common electric telescopic devices, such as HB-DJ806, HTKC-55, NKLA34 telescopic rod devices, etc.

[0025] In this embodiment, the water pressure sensor 204 is a common water pressure sensor 204, such as HM91 water pressure sensor 204, QBE3000-D4 water pressure difference sensor, etc.

[0026] In this embodiment, the water pump 201 is a common micro-pumping device, such as a 12v / 24v DC electric diaphragm small water pump, a USB micro-pump, etc.

[0027] In this embodiment, the control circuit of the utility model is a common circuit in the circuit field. The device of the utility model can be connected to an external power supply or a built-in battery through a power cord to provide power for the device. Technicians in the relevant technical field can implement it and will not be elaborated here.

[0028] The utility model is implemented in detail as follows: when in use, the robot is operated by the mobile terminal, and the robot will conduct inspections in the designated area. At this time, the mechanical mobile end 402 climbs upwards through the principle of magnetic attraction, and the camera 101 in front of the device body 1 will scan the surface of the steel structure. When water stains or dust are found, the second electric telescopic rod 302 will automatically extend the brush 301, and then the first rotating motor 303 drives the brush 301 to rotate and clean the dust and water stains on the surface. After cleaning, it will automatically retract. When water accumulation is found in the folding part of the steel structure, the first electric telescopic rod 202 extends the drain pipe 203. When the water pressure sensor 204 senses the water pressure, the electric telescopic rod stops extending and the water pump 201 starts to pump water. Then one end of the drain pipe 203 starts to pump water and the other end drains water. After use, it automatically retracts. When the battery 102 is less than 15% of the power, the robot will automatically return to prevent power failure and fall from a height.

[0029] It is worth noting that: in the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more than two, unless otherwise clearly defined. In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and defined, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes that fall within the meaning and scope of the elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be considered as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. A steel structure surface maintenance robot, comprising a device body and a plurality of mechanical arms, wherein the plurality of mechanical arms are fixed to the bottom end of the device body, characterized in that: A battery is arranged inside the main body of the device, and the main body of the device includes a camera for detecting water accumulation at the folding part of the steel structure and dust on the surface, a pumping component for cleaning water accumulation at the folding part of the steel structure, and a cleaning component for cleaning dust on the surface of the steel structure. The camera is located at the front end of the outside of the main body of the device, and the pumping component and the cleaning component are respectively located at the two ends inside the main body of the device, and the output end of the camera is respectively connected to the input end of the pumping component, the input end of the cleaning component and the input end of the mechanical arm; The pumping assembly includes a pump for pumping water from the accumulated water, a first electric telescopic rod that drives the pump to move up and down, and a drain pipe for pumping or draining water. The drain pipe is in an arc shape with both ends facing the ground. The head end of the drain pipe is used for pumping water, and the tail end of the drain pipe is used for draining water. One end of the first electric telescopic rod is connected and fixed to the device body, and the other end is connected and fixed to the arc midpoint of the drain pipe. The pump is connected and fixed to the pumping end of the drain pipe. A water pressure sensor that senses water pressure is provided at the bottom of the pump, and the output end of the water pressure sensor is respectively connected to the input end of the first electric telescopic rod and the input end of the pump. The cleaning assembly includes a brush for cleaning the surface of the steel structure, a second electric telescopic rod for telescopically moving the brush, and a first rotating motor for driving the brush to rotate and clean dust. Both ends of the second electric telescopic rod are respectively connected and fixed to the device body and the brush.

2. A steel structure surface maintenance robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of mechanical arms are fixedly provided with mechanical moving ends having two groups of different magnetic poles and strong magnetism at their bottom ends. The joints of the mechanical arms are connected by hinges, and a second rotating motor is provided at the hinge connection to drive the hinge to rotate.

3. A steel structure surface maintenance robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are no less than two of the plurality of robotic arms, and the camera output end is connected to the robotic arm input end.

4. A steel structure surface maintenance robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: An opening and closing cover is arranged above the storage battery.

5. The steel structure surface maintenance robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device body is connected to a wireless terminal.

6. A steel structure surface maintenance robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device body and the mechanical arm are made of metal.

7. The steel structure surface maintenance robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end surface of the device body is respectively provided with openings for the pumping assembly and the cleaning assembly to extend and retract.