Ventilation pipeline robot

By adopting a servo motor-driven rotary column and roller structure in the ventilation duct robot, combined with the electric telescopic rod and chute mechanism, the flexible adjustment of the camera is achieved, which solves the problem that existing robots have difficulty shooting the situation at the bottom of the pipe, improves detection accuracy and reduces costs.

CN222911156UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27BEIJING GUOTAI RUIAN FIRE ENG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421862890.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-02
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-02

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Technical Problem

The existing ventilation duct robot camera has a fixed angle and is high, making it difficult to clearly capture the bottom of the pipe at a close distance. At the same time, the installation of multiple cameras will increase costs.

Method used

A ventilation duct robot is designed, using a servo motor-driven rotary column and roller structure, combined with an electric telescopic rod and chute mechanism, to achieve flexible adjustment of the camera, and can clearly capture the bottom or close-range situation.

Benefits of technology

By flexibly adjusting the camera angle, you can clearly capture the bottom or close-range situation of the ventilation duct, which improves detection accuracy and reduces costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of robots, and discloses a ventilating duct robot which comprises a hollow block, servo motors are fixedly connected to the front side and the rear side of the bottom of the inner wall of the hollow block, the output ends of the servo motors penetrate through the hollow block and are fixedly connected with rotating columns, and fixing blocks are rotationally connected to the outer sides of the rotating columns. And electric telescopic rods are fixedly connected to the outer sides of the fixing blocks, sliding grooves are formed in the front side and the rear side of the right portion of the outer wall of the hollow block, fixing columns are slidably connected to the inner walls of the sliding grooves, limiting blocks are rotatably connected to the outer sides of the fixing columns, and one ends of the electric telescopic rods are fixedly connected with the limiting blocks. According to the utility model, through mutual cooperation among the second roller, the electric telescopic rod and the hollow block, the camera can clearly shoot conditions at the bottom or at a short distance, and through mutual cooperation among the water pump, the sprinkler head and the water tank plug, dust can be filtered and is prevented from flying to cause blurring of pictures.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of robots, in particular to a ventilation duct robot. Background Art

[0002] Ventilation ducts are a type of piping system used for air flow and circulation, usually installed inside buildings or facilities to discharge stale air and introduce fresh air to maintain good indoor air quality and comfort. Ventilation ducts can be connected to exhaust vents or air inlets as needed, driving air flow through fans or natural ventilation. Its materials are usually corrosion-resistant metals such as galvanized steel or stainless steel, or plastic materials such as polyethylene to ensure durability and safety for long-term use. Duct system design usually takes into account factors such as air velocity, air volume requirements, duct layout, and noise control to achieve effective ventilation and energy efficiency optimization.

[0003] In order to solve the problem of ventilation ducts being difficult to inspect, robots are specially designed for inspection and maintenance. These robots are usually small and flexible, able to traverse the complex structure of the pipeline system and detect dirt, damage or blockage inside the pipeline. They are equipped with cameras, sensors and lighting equipment, which can transmit the internal situation in real time and perform precise inspection and image recording. Robot inspection not only improves the efficiency and accuracy of inspection, but also reduces the safety risks and time costs brought by manual entry into the pipeline. Through robotic technology, the monitoring and maintenance of pipeline operation status can be more timely and comprehensive, ensuring the continued efficient operation and safety of the ventilation system.

[0004] In the existing ventilation duct robot, the wheels are driven by a motor to drive the robot to move in the ventilation duct. However, in actual use, the camera angle is fixed and high, and it is not possible to capture the bottom of the duct clearly at close range. In addition, installing multiple cameras will increase its cost. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to make up for the above shortcomings, the utility model provides a ventilation duct robot, which aims to improve the problems in the prior art that the camera angle is fixed and high, cannot capture the bottom of the duct at close range clearly, and installing multiple cameras will increase its cost.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a ventilation duct robot, comprising a hollow block, the front and rear sides of the bottom of the inner wall of the hollow block are fixedly connected to a servo motor, the output end of the servo motor passes through the hollow block and is fixedly connected to a rotating column, the outer side of the rotating column is rotatably connected to a fixed block, the outer side of the fixed block is fixedly connected to an electric telescopic rod, the front and rear sides of the right part of the outer wall of the hollow block are provided with sliding grooves, the inner wall of the sliding groove is slidably connected to a fixed column, the outer side of the fixed column is rotatably connected to a limiting block, one end of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the limiting block, the middle part of the outer wall of the rotating column is rotatably connected to a first rotating plate, and the middle part of the outer wall of the fixed column is rotatably connected to There is a second rotating plate, the first rotating plate and the second rotating plate are rotatably connected, the outer side of the second rotating plate is fixedly connected with a coil spring column, the outer side of the coil spring column penetrates the second rotating plate and the first rotating plate and is fixedly connected with an auxiliary wheel plate, the other end of the fixed column is rotatably connected with the first roller, the other end of the rotating column is fixedly connected with the second roller, and tracks are arranged on the outer sides of the first roller, the second roller and the auxiliary wheel plate, a cylinder is fixedly connected to the right side of the top end of the outer wall of the hollow block, the top end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to a fixed plate, a camera is fixedly connected to the front right side of the fixed plate, a lighting lamp is fixedly connected to the rear right side of the fixed plate, and a water spraying mechanism is arranged on the left side of the top end of the outer wall of the hollow block.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The water spraying mechanism includes a water tank, which is fixedly connected to the left side of the top end of the outer wall of the hollow block. A water pump is fixedly connected to the right side of the water tank, and the output end of the water pump is connected to a water pipe. Spray heads are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top of the hollow block, and the spray heads are connected to the water pipe. A water tank plug is threadedly connected to the rear side of the top end of the water tank.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] A fan is fixedly connected to the right side of the inner wall of the hollow block, and a plurality of louver fans are rotatably connected to the left side of the inner wall of the hollow block.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] A clamping plate is arranged on the left side of the hollow block, and a dust collecting bag is fixedly connected to the left side of the clamping plate.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] A wireless signal device is fixedly connected to the left side of the front end of the outer wall of the hollow block, and an alarm is fixedly connected to the top of the water tank.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] A water level groove is provided in the middle of the front end of the water storage tank, and an outer frame is fixedly connected to the outer side of the water level groove.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] A controller is fixedly connected to the right side of the front end of the outer wall of the hollow block, and the controller is electrically connected to the servo motor, the electric telescopic rod, the camera, the lighting lamp, the fan, the wireless annunciator, the alarm and the water pump respectively.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The outer side of the controller is fixedly connected with a shell, and the outer side of the shell is rotatably connected with a protective cover.

[0021] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In the utility model, the servo motor is started to rotate the rotating column and the second roller, thereby driving the outer crawler and the first roller. When the camera needs to be lowered, the electric telescopic rod is started to move the limit block and the fixed column, increasing the roller spacing, which will cause the first rotating plate and the second rotating plate to rotate, driving the auxiliary wheel plate to move downward. At the same time, the fixed column slides on the slide groove to rotate the hollow block and the cylinder thereon, so that the camera can clearly capture the bottom or close-up situation.

[0023] 2. In the utility model, by starting the water pump, water is stably and accurately drawn from the water tank to the water pipe. The water flows through the sprinkler head and is sprayed in the form of fine mist to form a dense water curtain, which captures and filters dust to maintain the cleanliness of the ventilation duct. At the same time, the water tank plug tightly seals the water tank, which can filter dust to prevent it from flying around and causing blurred images. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a front view of a ventilation duct robot proposed by the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram of a ventilation duct robot proposed by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the crawler structure of a ventilation duct robot proposed by the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a hollow block of a ventilation duct robot proposed by the utility model.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Hollow block; 2. Water spray mechanism; 201. Water tank; 202. Water pump; 203. Water pipe; 204. Spray head; 205. Water tank plug; 3. Servo motor; 4. Rotating column; 5. Fixed block; 6. Electric telescopic rod; 7. Limiting block; 8. Slide; 9. Fixed column; 10. First roller; 11. Second roller; 12. First rotating plate; 13. Second rotating plate; 14. Auxiliary wheel plate; 15. Coil spring column; 16. Track; 17. Cylinder; 18. Fixed plate; 19. Camera; 20. Lighting; 21. Shutter fan; 22. Fan; 23. Card plate; 24. Dust collection bag; 25. Wireless annunciator; 26. Alarm; 27. Controller; 28. Casing; 29. ​​Protective cover; 30. Water level tank; 31. Outer frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] 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.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , an embodiment provided by the utility model: a ventilation duct robot, comprising a hollow block 1, the front and rear sides of the bottom of the inner wall of the hollow block 1 are fixedly connected with a servo motor 3, the output end of the servo motor 3 passes through the hollow block 1 and is fixedly connected with a rotating column 4, the outer side of the rotating column 4 is rotatably connected with a fixed block 5, the outer side of the fixed block 5 is fixedly connected with an electric telescopic rod 6, the front and rear sides of the right part of the outer wall of the hollow block 1 are provided with a slide groove 8, the inner wall of the slide groove 8 is slidably connected with a fixed column 9, the outer side of the fixed column 9 is rotatably connected with a limiting block 7, one end of the electric telescopic rod 6 is fixedly connected with the limiting block 7, the middle part of the outer wall of the rotating column 4 is rotatably connected with a first rotating plate 12, the middle part of the outer wall of the fixed column 9 is rotatably connected with a second rotating plate 13, the first rotating plate 12 and The second rotating plate 13 is rotatably connected, and a coil spring column 15 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the second rotating plate 13. The outer side of the coil spring column 15 penetrates the second rotating plate 13 and the first rotating plate 12 and is fixedly connected to an auxiliary wheel plate 14. The other end of the fixed column 9 is rotatably connected to the first roller 10, and the other end of the rotating column 4 is fixedly connected to the second roller 11. Tracks 16 are arranged on the outer sides of the first roller 10, the second roller 11 and the auxiliary wheel plate 14. A cylinder 17 is fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the outer wall of the hollow block 1, and a fixed plate 18 is fixedly connected to the top of the cylinder 17. A camera 19 is fixedly connected to the front right side of the fixed plate 18, and a lighting lamp 20 is fixedly connected to the rear right side of the fixed plate 18. A water spray mechanism 2 is arranged on the left side of the top of the outer wall of the hollow block 1;

[0032] Specifically, the servo motor 3 can be started to drive the rotating column 4 to rotate, and as the rotating column 4 rotates, the second roller 11 will be driven to rotate, and the outer crawler 16 will be driven to rotate together, thereby driving the first roller 10 to rotate. When the camera 19 needs to be lowered, the limit block 7 can be driven to move by starting the electric telescopic rod 6, and the movement of the limit block 7 will drive the fixed column 9 to move together. As the distance between the first roller 10 and the second roller 11 increases, the first rotating plate 12 and the second rotating plate 13 will be driven to rotate relative to each other, thereby driving the auxiliary wheel plate 14 to move to the bottom. At the same time, the fixed column 9 will slide on the slide groove 8, so that the hollow block 1 will rotate to the right by a certain angle, thereby driving the cylinder 17 above it to rotate together.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The water spraying mechanism 2 includes a water tank 201, which is fixedly connected to the left side of the top of the outer wall of the hollow block 1, and a water pump 202 is fixedly connected to the right side of the water tank 201. The output end of the water pump 202 is connected to a water pipe 203. The front and rear sides of the top of the hollow block 1 are fixedly connected to a spray head 204, and the spray head 204 is connected to the water pipe 203. The rear side of the top of the water tank 201 is threadedly connected to a water tank plug 205;

[0034] Specifically, when the dust in the ventilation duct needs to be cleaned, the water in the water tank 201 can be pumped out by starting the water pump 202, and guided to the water pipe 203, and sprayed out through the spray head 204, so as to filter out the dust. The water tank plug 205 can prevent dust from entering the water tank 201 and causing internal water pollution.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 A fan 22 is fixedly connected to the right side of the inner wall of the hollow block 1, and a plurality of shutter fans 21 are rotatably connected to the left side of the inner wall of the hollow block 1; a card plate 23 is provided on the left side of the hollow block 1, and a dust collection bag 24 is fixedly connected to the left side of the card plate 23; a wireless signal device 25 is fixedly connected to the left side of the front end of the outer wall of the hollow block 1, and an alarm 26 is fixedly connected to the top of the water tank 201; a water level tank 30 is provided in the middle of the front end of the water tank 201, and an outer frame 31 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the water level tank 30;

[0036] Specifically, the dust in the pipe can be sucked in by the fan 22, and the wind blown by the fan 22 can open the shutter fan 21 and then enter the dust collection bag 24. The dust collection bag 24 can be easily removed through the card plate 23. The robot can be remotely operated through the wireless signal device 25. The alarm 26 can remind the staff when a fault occurs. The remaining water in the water tank 201 can be known through the water level tank 30. The model of the fan 22 is DJT100M.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 A controller 27 is fixedly connected to the right side of the front end of the outer wall of the hollow block 1, and the controller 27 is electrically connected to the servo motor 3, the electric telescopic rod 6, the camera 19, the lighting lamp 20, the fan 22, the wireless signal device 25, the alarm 26 and the water pump 202 respectively; a housing 28 is fixedly connected to the outside of the controller 27, and a protective cover 29 is rotatably connected to the outside of the housing 28;

[0038] Specifically, the controller 27 can control the starting and operating power of the servo motor 3, the electric telescopic rod 6, the camera 19, the lighting 20, the fan 22, the wireless annunciator 25, the alarm 26 and the water pump 202 respectively. The outer shell 28 can prevent the controller 27 from being damaged due to bumps. The protective cover 29 can prevent dust or liquid from entering the controller 27 and causing damage to the internal electronic components. The model of the controller 27 is KC72B30.

[0039] Working principle: Before using the device, first, during operation, starting the servo motor 3 will trigger the rotation of the rotating column 4. As the rotating column 4 rotates, it will drive the second roller 11 to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the rotation of the outer crawler 16 and indirectly driving the first roller 10 to rotate. When it is necessary to adjust the camera 19 to a lower position, the electric telescopic rod 6 can be activated to cause the limit block 7 to move. The displacement of the limit block 7 will link the fixed column 9 to move accordingly. As the distance between the first roller 10 and the second roller 11 increases, the first rotating plate 12 and the second rotating plate 13 will rotate relative to each other, thereby driving the auxiliary wheel plate 14 to move to the bottom. At the same time, the fixed column 9 will be guided by the slide groove 8. Slide to realize the hollow block 1 to rotate to the right to a certain angle, thereby driving the components such as the cylinder 17 installed above it to rotate synchronously, and through the water spraying mechanism 2, when the ventilation duct needs to be cleaned of dust, by activating the water pump 202, the water in the water tank 201 can be effectively extracted and guided to the water pipe 203, and then evenly sprayed through the spray head 204 to achieve effective dust filtering. At the same time, the setting of the water tank plug 205 is intended to prevent dust from entering the water tank 201, thereby ensuring the cleanliness and purity of the water quality inside the water tank 201. The model of the servo motor 3 is MDME752G1H, the model of the electric telescopic rod 6 is JC35DS, and the model of the water pump 202 is IS50-32-125.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can 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 should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A ventilation duct robot, comprising a hollow block (1), characterized in that: A servo motor (3) is fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the bottom of the inner wall of the hollow block (1); the output end of the servo motor (3) passes through the hollow block (1) and is fixedly connected to a rotating column (4); the outer side of the rotating column (4) is rotatably connected to a fixed block (5); the outer side of the fixed block (5) is fixedly connected to an electric telescopic rod (6); a sliding groove (8) is provided on the front and rear sides of the right part of the outer wall of the hollow block (1); the inner wall of the sliding groove (8) is slidably connected to a fixed column (9); the outer side of the fixed column (9) is rotatably connected to a limit block (7); one end of the electric telescopic rod (6) is fixedly connected to the limit block (7); a first rotating plate (12) is rotatably connected to the middle part of the outer wall of the rotating column (4); a second rotating plate (13) is rotatably connected to the middle part of the outer wall of the fixed column (9); the first rotating plate (12) is rotatably connected to the second rotating plate (13); the second rotating plate The outer side of the hollow block (1) is fixedly connected to a coil spring column (15), the outer side of the coil spring column (15) penetrates the second rotating plate (13) and the first rotating plate (12) and is fixedly connected to an auxiliary wheel plate (14), the other end of the fixed column (9) is rotatably connected to a first roller (10), the other end of the rotating column (4) is fixedly connected to a second roller (11), and tracks (16) are arranged on the outer sides of the first roller (10), the second roller (11) and the auxiliary wheel plate (14), a cylinder (17) is fixedly connected to the right side of the top end of the outer wall of the hollow block (1), a fixed plate (18) is fixedly connected to the top end of the cylinder (17), a camera (19) is fixedly connected to the right front side of the fixed plate (18), a lighting lamp (20) is fixedly connected to the right rear side of the fixed plate (18), and a water spray mechanism (2) is arranged on the left side of the top end of the outer wall of the hollow block (1).

2. A ventilation duct robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water spray mechanism (2) comprises a water tank (201), the water tank (201) being fixedly connected to the left side of the top end of the outer wall of the hollow block (1), a water pump (202) being fixedly connected to the right side of the water tank (201), the output end of the water pump (202) being connected to a water pipe (203), a spray head (204) being fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top of the hollow block (1), the spray head (204) being connected to the water pipe (203), and a water tank plug (205) being threadedly connected to the rear side of the top end of the water tank (201).

3. A ventilation duct robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fan (22) is fixedly connected to the right side of the inner wall of the hollow block (1), and a plurality of louver fans (21) are rotatably connected to the left side of the inner wall of the hollow block (1).

4. A ventilation duct robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamping plate (23) is provided on the left side of the hollow block (1), and a dust collecting bag (24) is fixedly connected to the left side of the clamping plate (23).

5. A ventilation duct robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: A wireless signal device (25) is fixedly connected to the left side of the front end of the outer wall of the hollow block (1), and an alarm device (26) is fixedly connected to the top end of the water tank (201).

6. A ventilation duct robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water level groove (30) is provided in the middle of the front end of the water storage tank (201), and an outer frame (31) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the water level groove (30).

7. A ventilation duct robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: A controller (27) is fixedly connected to the right side of the front end of the outer wall of the hollow block (1), and the controller (27) is electrically connected to the servo motor (3), the electric telescopic rod (6), the camera (19), the lighting lamp (20), the fan (22), the wireless signal device (25), the alarm (26) and the water pump (202).

8. A ventilation duct robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer side of the controller (27) is fixedly connected to a housing (28), and the outer side of the housing (28) is rotatably connected to a protective cover (29).