A mine inspection system
By designing an automated mine inspection system, using tracks and inspection mechanisms to move along the tracks, installing sensors and cameras for real-time monitoring, the problem of low manual inspection efficiency is solved and efficient automated inspection is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421528273.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-01
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-29
AI Technical Summary
Because the belt of the bauxite belt conveyor is longer and has many inspection items, manual inspection is difficult to ensure inspection efficiency.
A mine inspection system was designed, including tracks, inspection mechanisms, sensors and cameras. The inspection mechanism moves along the track and is equipped with sensors and cameras to monitor the environment and equipment operation of the belt conveyor in real time.
Compared with manual inspection, the automated inspection system can save inspection time, improve inspection efficiency, and ensure inspection quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the field of mine monitoring technology, and in particular to a mine inspection system. Background Art
[0002] Bauxite is the main raw material for the production of alumina. With the scarcity of ore resources, more and more alumina plants rely on imports for their ore. Bauxite imported from abroad arrives at the port by sea, and then is transported to the factory by train (or car) and unloaded into the unloading chute, and then transferred to the ore storage by the supply belt. All ore transportation depends entirely on belt transportation. Belt conveyors and their ancillary equipment are crucial to production and supply of ore, and inspections and maintenance need to be strengthened to ensure normal operation.
[0003] At present, the inspection of belts and ancillary equipment mainly relies on manual labor. However, the belt is long (about 450 meters) and the inspection content is more (for example, the belt motor, bearings and other components as well as the environment in which the belt is located need to be monitored). Therefore, the inspection intensity is high, and the manual inspection method affects the inspection efficiency and quality to a certain extent. Summary of the invention
[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, an embodiment of the utility model provides a mine inspection system to solve or partially solve the technical problems in the prior art that the belt of the bauxite belt conveyor is long, there are many inspection items, and manual inspection is difficult to ensure inspection efficiency.
[0005] The utility model provides a mine inspection system, the inspection system comprising:
[0006] The track is installed on one side of the belt conveyor; the belt conveyor comprises: a belt, a driving wheel, a driven wheel and a first motor for driving the driving wheel to rotate;
[0007] A patrol mechanism is placed on the track, and the patrol mechanism can move along the track based on the running direction of the belt, and monitor the environment of the belt conveyor during the movement;
[0008] A first temperature and vibration sensor is installed on the gear box of the first motor;
[0009] A first temperature sensor is mounted on the bearing of the passive wheel;
[0010] The second temperature sensor is installed on the bearing of the driving wheel.
[0011] In the above scheme, the inspection mechanism includes:
[0012] A shell, wherein the shell is a non-enclosed shell;
[0013] A first high-definition camera, installed in the housing and suspended on a first side surface of the housing;
[0014] An infrared thermal imager is installed in the housing, and the infrared thermal imager is located on the second side of the housing;
[0015] The integrated environment sensor is installed in the shell, and the integrated environment sensor is located on the second side of the shell.
[0016] In the above solution, the inspection system also includes:
[0017] A first security camera is installed in a corridor between the belt conveyor and the track, wherein the first security camera is located at one end of the corridor;
[0018] A second security camera is mounted on one side of the track.
[0019] In the above solution, the inspection system further includes: a charging device;
[0020] The charging device is located at one end of the track to charge the inspection mechanism.
[0021] In the above scheme, one end of the belt is connected to the impeller feeder; the inspection system also includes:
[0022] The second temperature and vibration measuring sensor is installed on the gear box of the second motor of the impeller feeder.
[0023] In the above solution, the inspection mechanism includes: a moving part.
[0024] In the above solution, the moving part includes: a groove with a roller installed, the groove is clamped on the track, and the roller moves along the track.
[0025] In the above solution, the inspection mechanism also includes: a rechargeable battery.
[0026] In the above scheme, the belt conveyors include multiple groups, and two adjacent belt conveyors in the multiple groups are connected.
[0027] In the above scheme, the system further includes:
[0028] The host computer is electrically connected to the first temperature and vibration measuring sensor, the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor through signal transmission cables.
[0029] The utility model provides a mine inspection system, which includes: a track installed on one side of a belt conveyor; the belt conveyor includes: a belt, a driving wheel, a passive wheel and a first motor for driving the driving wheel to rotate; an inspection mechanism is placed on the track, and the inspection mechanism can move along the track based on the running direction of the belt, and monitor the environment of the belt conveyor during the movement; a first temperature and vibration sensor is installed on the gear box of the first motor; a first temperature sensor is installed on the bearing of the passive wheel; a second temperature sensor is installed on the bearing of the driving wheel; in this way, corresponding sensors are installed on the equipment to be monitored to monitor the operation of key equipment, and the inspection mechanism is used to move along the track to monitor the environment of the belt, which can save inspection time and improve inspection efficiency compared with manual inspection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] By reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiment below, various other advantages and benefits will become clear to those of ordinary skill in the art. The accompanying drawings are only used for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiment and are not considered to be limiting of the present invention. Moreover, the same reference symbols are used throughout the accompanying drawings to represent the same components. In the accompanying drawings:
[0031] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a mine inspection system according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;
[0032] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a patrol inspection mechanism according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown.
[0033] Description of reference numerals:
[0034] 1-track; 2-belt conveyor; 21-belt; 22-driving wheel; 23-passive wheel; 3-inspection mechanism; 31-housing; 311-first side; 312-second side; 32-first high-definition camera; 33-infrared thermal imager; 34-integrated environmental sensor; 4-first temperature and vibration sensor; 5-gearbox of the first motor; 6-first temperature sensor; 7-second temperature sensor; 8-impeller feeder; 9-charging device; 10-second high-definition camera; 11-first security camera; 12-second security camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the present disclosure and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.
[0036] The utility model provides a mine inspection system, such as Figure 1 As shown, the inspection system includes:
[0037] The track 1 is installed on one side of the belt conveyor 2; the belt conveyor 2 includes: a belt 21, a driving wheel 22, a driven wheel 23 and a first motor for driving the driving wheel 22 to rotate;
[0038] The inspection mechanism 3 is placed on the track 1. The inspection mechanism 3 can move along the track 1 based on the running direction of the belt, and monitor the environment of the belt conveyor 2 during the movement;
[0039] A first temperature and vibration sensor 4 is mounted on the gear box 5 of the first motor;
[0040] A first temperature sensor 6 is mounted on the bearing of the passive wheel 23;
[0041] The second temperature sensor 7 is installed on the bearing of the driving wheel 22 .
[0042] One end of the belt is connected to the impeller feeder 8; the inspection system also includes:
[0043] The second temperature and vibration measuring sensor (not shown in the figure) is installed on the gear box of the second motor of the impeller feeder 8.
[0044] Specifically, since the belt conveyor 2 includes multiple groups ( Figure 1 One group is shown, and the structure of the remaining groups of belt conveyors is similar to Figure 1 The structure is the same as that of the belt conveyor), which is installed in sections in the belt corridor, and two adjacent belt conveyors in multiple groups of belt conveyors are connected; the track 1 is installed on one side of the belt 2 along the running direction of the belt 2. An impeller feeder 8 is provided at one end of the belt, and the ore is placed on the belt of the belt conveyor 2 through the impeller feeder 8.
[0045] For each set of belt conveyors, the belt conveyor 2 includes: a belt 21 , a driving wheel 22 , a driven wheel 23 , and a first motor for driving the driving wheel 22 to rotate; the first motor includes a gear box 5 .
[0046] In order to monitor the operation of the belt conveyor 2 in real time, a first temperature and vibration sensor 4 is installed on the gear box 5 of the first motor. The first temperature and vibration sensor 4 is used to collect vibration data and temperature of the gear box 5.
[0047] Similarly, the driving wheel 22 and the passive wheel 23 are also components that need to be monitored intensively, so a second temperature sensor 7 and a first temperature sensor 6 are respectively installed on the bearings of the driving wheel 22 and the passive wheel 23; the first temperature sensor 6 is used to collect the temperature of the driving wheel 22, and the second temperature sensor 7 is used to collect the temperature of the passive wheel 23.
[0048] The motor of the impeller feeder 8 is also a device that needs to be monitored intensively. Therefore, a second temperature and vibration sensor is installed on the gear box of the second motor of the impeller feeder 8. The second temperature and vibration sensor is used to collect vibration data and temperature of the gear box of the second motor.
[0049] The utility model also includes a host computer (not shown in the figure), which is electrically connected to the first temperature and vibration sensor 4, the first temperature sensor 6, the second temperature sensor 7 and the second temperature and vibration sensor through signal transmission cables. The first temperature and vibration sensor 4, the first temperature sensor 6, the second temperature sensor 7 and the second temperature and vibration sensor transmit the collected data to the host computer through the signal transmission cable, and the host computer can monitor key equipment through the above data (for example, if the temperature data or vibration data of a certain equipment exceeds the threshold, an alarm prompt is issued).
[0050] In order to monitor the environment of the belt conveyor 2, a patrol mechanism 3 is provided on the track. Figure 2 As shown, the inspection mechanism 3 includes: a housing 31, a first high-definition camera 32, an infrared thermal imager 33 and a comprehensive environmental sensor 34;
[0051] The housing 31 is a non-enclosed housing, specifically a housing with three sides open;
[0052] A first high-definition camera 32 is installed in the housing 31 and suspended on a first side surface 311 of the housing 31;
[0053] An infrared thermal imager 33 is installed in the housing 31 , and the infrared thermal imager 33 is located on the second side surface 312 of the housing 31 ;
[0054] The integrated environment sensor 34 is installed in the housing 31 , and is located on the second side surface 312 of the housing.
[0055] The integrated environment sensor 34 is installed in the housing 31 . The integrated environment sensor 34 is located on the other side of the first high-definition camera 32 . The integrated environment sensor 34 passes through the third hole.
[0056] Among them, the first high-definition camera 32, the infrared thermal imager 33 and the integrated environmental sensor 34 are connected to the host computer through wireless communication links respectively. The first high-definition camera 32 can collect images on the belt of the belt conveyor 2 and transmit them to the host computer for the staff to observe the material conditions on the belt.
[0057] The infrared thermal imager 33 can collect images of the environment near the belt conveyor 2 and transmit the infrared thermal image to the host computer. If a person breaks into the non-working area, the host computer can issue an alarm.
[0058] The integrated environmental sensor 34 can collect environmental monitoring data such as temperature, humidity, smoke concentration, dust concentration, methane concentration, hydrogen sulfide concentration, carbon monoxide concentration, etc. of the environment in which the belt conveyor 2 is located, and transmit the environmental monitoring data to the host computer to monitor the environment in which the belt conveyor 2 is located. If a certain concentration exceeds the threshold, an early warning is issued to prompt the staff to check the on-site environmental conditions.
[0059] In addition, the inspection mechanism 3 includes a moving part, and the moving part includes a groove in which a roller is installed. Specifically, the third side surface 313 of the housing 31 of the inspection mechanism 3 is provided with a moving part, and the moving part is clamped on the track 1, and the moving part can move along the track 1. Among them, the moving part can be equipped with a groove in which a roller is installed, and when the groove is clamped on the track 1, the roller can slide along the track 1.
[0060] refer to Figure 1 The inspection system also includes: a charging device 9; the inspection mechanism also includes: a rechargeable battery; wherein,
[0061] The charging device 9 is located at one end of the track 1 to charge the inspection mechanism 3. A wireless charging unit is provided at the lower end of the inspection mechanism, and the wireless charging unit contacts the charging device 9 to charge the rechargeable battery in the inspection mechanism 3.
[0062] Further, refer to Figure 1 The inspection system further includes: a second high-definition camera 10, which is installed on one side of the belt 21, and is used to collect images of the belt 21 and transmit the belt images to the host computer for the staff to check whether the belt is torn. The second high-definition camera 10 is also equipped with a wiper and a fill light.
[0063] In addition, in order to improve safety control capabilities, refer to Figure 1 The inspection system also includes:
[0064] A first security camera 11 is installed in the corridor between the belt conveyor 2 and the track 1, and the first security camera 11 is located at one end of the corridor;
[0065] The second security camera 12 is installed on one side of the track 1 .
[0066] The first security camera 11 and the second security camera 12 can capture working images of on-site staff and upload the working images to the host computer so that the staff can check whether there are any operators who are not dressed in accordance with safety requirements (for example, not wearing safety helmets) on site.
[0067] The mine inspection system provided by the utility model monitors the operation status of key equipment by installing corresponding sensors on the equipment to be monitored, and uses the inspection mechanism to move along the track to monitor the environment where the belt is located. Compared with the manual inspection method, it can save inspection time and improve inspection efficiency.
[0068] Through one or more embodiments of the present invention, the present invention has the following beneficial effects or advantages:
[0069] The utility model provides a mine inspection system, which includes: a track installed on one side of a belt conveyor; the belt conveyor includes: a belt, a driving wheel, a passive wheel and a first motor for driving the driving wheel to rotate; an inspection mechanism is placed on the track, and the inspection mechanism can move along the track based on the running direction of the belt, and monitor the environment of the belt conveyor during the movement; a first temperature and vibration sensor is installed on the gear box of the first motor; a first temperature sensor is installed on the bearing of the passive wheel; a second temperature sensor is installed on the bearing of the driving wheel; in this way, corresponding sensors are installed on the equipment to be monitored to monitor the operation of key equipment, and the inspection mechanism is used to move along the track to monitor the environment of the belt, which can save inspection time and improve inspection efficiency compared with manual inspection.
[0070] Although the preferred embodiments of the present application have been described, those skilled in the art may make other changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present application.
[0071] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A mine inspection system, characterized in that: The inspection system comprises: The track is installed on one side of the belt conveyor; the belt conveyor comprises: a belt, a driving wheel, a driven wheel and a first motor for driving the driving wheel to rotate; A patrol mechanism is placed on the track, and the patrol mechanism can move along the track based on the running direction of the belt, and monitor the environment of the belt conveyor during the movement; A first temperature and vibration sensor is installed on the gear box of the first motor; A first temperature sensor is mounted on the bearing of the passive wheel; The second temperature sensor is installed on the bearing of the driving wheel.
2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The inspection organization includes: A shell, wherein the shell is a non-enclosed shell; A first high-definition camera, installed in the housing and suspended on a first side surface of the housing; An infrared thermal imager is installed in the housing, and the infrared thermal imager is located on the second side of the housing; The integrated environment sensor is installed in the shell, and the integrated environment sensor is located on the second side of the shell.
3. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The inspection system also includes: A first security camera is installed in a corridor between the belt conveyor and the track, wherein the first security camera is located at one end of the corridor; A second security camera is mounted on one side of the track.
4. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The inspection system also includes: a charging device; The charging device is located at one end of the track to charge the inspection mechanism.
5. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that One end of the belt is connected to the impeller feeder; the inspection system also includes: The second temperature and vibration measuring sensor is installed on the gear box of the second motor of the impeller feeder.
6. The system according to claim 1, wherein: The inspection mechanism comprises: a moving part.
7. The system according to claim 6, characterized in that The moving part comprises: a groove in which a roller is installed, the groove is clamped on the track, and the roller moves along the track.
8. The system of claim 1, wherein: The inspection mechanism also includes: a rechargeable battery.
9. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The belt conveyors include multiple groups, and two adjacent belt conveyors in the multiple groups are connected.
10. The system according to claim 1, wherein: The system further comprises: The host computer is electrically connected to the first temperature and vibration measuring sensor, the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor through signal transmission cables.