Track inspection robot with rotating mechanism

By designing a rotating mechanism and a screw-screw sleeve structure in the orbital patrol robot, multi-directional adjustment of the robot body is solved, and the problem of difficulty in conducting all-round inspection in the existing technology is improved, and inspection efficiency and flexibility are improved.

CN222958637UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-10CHENGDU HAIKE IND CONTROL EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422017638.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-20
Publication Date
2025-06-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-20

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Technical Problem

Existing track inspection robots are difficult to conduct all-round and blind spot inspections in complex environments, and may miss important fault points or abnormal situations, and their adaptability in complex environments is limited, which increases the complexity and time cost of inspections.

Method used

A track patrol robot with a rotating mechanism is designed. The turntable is driven by a stepper motor, and combined with the threaded structure of the screw and the screw sleeve, the multi-directional adjustment of the robot body, including position adjustment in the circumferential direction and the linear direction.

Benefits of technology

The design improves the flexibility and inspection efficiency of the robot in complex environments, enables more comprehensive detection of position skewed or hidden fault points, reduces the risk of omissions, and reduces the complexity and time cost of patrols.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of track inspection robots, and discloses a track inspection robot with a rotating mechanism, which comprises a slider, the bottom of the slider is fixedly connected with a fixed box, the bottom of the fixed box is fixedly connected with a stepping motor, the output end of the stepping motor is fixedly connected with a rotating disc, and the rotating disc is fixedly connected with the rotating mechanism. An adjusting box is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating disc. According to the track inspection robot with the rotating mechanism, a rotating disc is driven to rotate through the output end of a stepping motor, a robot body can be driven to rotate, the position of the robot body can be adjusted in the circumferential direction, and a threaded sleeve is driven to horizontally move through the effect of threads in the rotating process of a threaded rod; the threaded sleeve drives the robot body to move horizontally through the connecting rod, the position of the robot body can be adjusted in the linear direction, the robot body is adjusted in multiple directions through cooperation of the rotating disc and the connecting rod, and then the using effect of the robot body is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of track inspection robots, and particularly relates to a track inspection robot with a rotating mechanism. Background Art

[0002] A track inspection robot is an efficient and intelligent inspection device. It relies on the track system to move between facilities and equipment, and through carrying various sensors and control systems, it realizes comprehensive inspection and monitoring of the target area.

[0003] When in use, most track inspection robots can only rotate within a certain range, resulting in the robot being difficult to flexibly conduct a full-range and dead-angle-free inspection of the surrounding environment. Some important fault points or abnormal conditions with skewed positions or deep hiding may be missed. At the same time, it also limits the adaptability of the robot in complex environments. For example, when multi-directional inspection of equipment is required, it can only rely on the movement of the robotic arm or other auxiliary equipment, which undoubtedly increases the complexity and time cost of inspection, and may also reduce the efficiency and accuracy of inspection.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, we made improvements and proposed a track inspection robot with a rotating mechanism. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A track inspection robot with a rotating mechanism, including a slider, the bottom of the slider is fixedly connected with a fixed box, the bottom of the fixed box is fixedly connected with a stepping motor, the output end of the stepping motor is fixedly connected with a turntable, the bottom of the turntable is fixedly connected with an adjustment box, the middle end of the inner cavity of the adjustment box is movably connected with a screw rod through a bearing, the surface of the screw rod is threadedly connected with a nut sleeve, the bottom of the nut sleeve is fixedly connected with a connecting rod, and the bottom of the connecting rod is provided with a robot body.

[0006] Preferably, a servo motor for driving the screw rod to rotate is fixedly installed on the right side of the adjustment box, and the output end of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the right end of the screw rod.

[0007] Preferably, a horizontal sliding groove is opened at the top of the inner wall of the adjustment box, the top of the nut sleeve is fixedly connected with a sliding block, and the top of the sliding block is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the horizontal sliding groove.

[0008] Preferably, a through groove is opened at the bottom of the adjustment box, and the bottom of the connecting rod penetrates through the inner cavity of the through groove and extends below the adjustment box.

[0009] Preferably, an annular sliding groove is formed on the outer side of the bottom of the fixed box, and sliding columns are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the top of the turntable. The top of the sliding column is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the annular sliding groove.

[0010] Preferably, lifting arms are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the top of the slider, and the lifting arms are of a "U" - shaped structure.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model provides an orbital inspection robot with a rotating mechanism, having the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. For the orbital inspection robot with a rotating mechanism, by driving the turntable to rotate through the output end of the stepping motor, it can drive the robot body to rotate, enabling the robot body to adjust its position in the circumferential direction. By driving the nut sleeve to move horizontally through the action of the thread during the rotation of the screw rod, and the nut sleeve drives the robot body to move horizontally through the connecting rod, it can adjust the position of the robot body in the linear direction. Through the cooperation of the turntable and the connecting rod, the robot body can be adjusted in multiple directions, thereby improving the use effect of the robot body.

[0013] 2. For the orbital inspection robot with a rotating mechanism, by setting the annular sliding groove and the sliding column, the stability of the turntable during rotation can be effectively improved. By setting the transverse sliding groove and the slider, the stability of the nut sleeve during horizontal movement can be effectively improved. By setting the through - groove, the connecting rod can be guided and limited. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present utility model, they are used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute a limitation to the present utility model. In the drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 is a schematic cross - sectional structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 is the present utility model Figure 2 the enlarged structural diagram at A in;

[0018] Figure 4 is a partial cross - sectional structural diagram of the fixed box of the present utility model.

[0019] Wherein: 1. Slider; 2. Boom; 3. Fixed box; 4. Stepper motor; 5. Turntable; 6. Adjustment box; 7. Servo motor; 8. Annular chute; 9. Slide post; 10. Screw; 11. Nut sleeve; 12. Connecting rod; 13. Robot body; 14. Slide block; 15. Horizontal chute; 16. Through groove. Specific embodiments

[0020] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1-4 , a track inspection robot with a rotating mechanism, including a slider 1. The bottom of the slider 1 is fixedly connected to a fixed box 3. The bottom of the fixed box 3 is fixedly connected to a stepper motor 4. The output end of the stepper motor 4 is fixedly connected to a turntable 5. The bottom of the turntable 5 is fixedly connected to an adjustment box 6. The middle end of the inner cavity of the adjustment box 6 is movably connected to a screw 10 through a bearing. The surface of the screw 10 is threadedly connected to a nut sleeve 11. The bottom of the nut sleeve 11 is fixedly connected to a connecting rod 12. The bottom of the connecting rod 12 is provided with a robot body 13. A servo motor 7 for driving the screw 10 to rotate is fixedly installed on the right side of the adjustment box 6. The output end of the servo motor 7 is fixedly connected to the right end of the screw 10.

[0022] Through the above technical solution, by driving the turntable 5 to rotate through the output end of the stepper motor 4, the robot body 13 can be driven to rotate, so that the position of the robot body 13 can be adjusted in the circumferential direction. By driving the nut sleeve 11 to move horizontally by the action of the thread during the rotation of the screw 10, and the nut sleeve 11 drives the robot body 13 to move horizontally through the connecting rod 12, the position of the robot body 13 can be adjusted in the linear direction. Through the cooperation of the turntable 5 and the connecting rod 12, the robot body 13 is adjusted in multiple directions, thereby improving the use effect of the robot body 13.

[0023] Specifically, a horizontal chute 15 is opened at the top of the inner wall of the adjustment box 6. The top of the nut sleeve 11 is fixedly connected to a slide block 14. The top of the slide block 14 is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the horizontal chute 15. A through groove 16 is opened at the bottom of the adjustment box 6. The bottom of the connecting rod 12 penetrates through the inner cavity of the through groove 16 and extends below the adjustment box 6. An annular chute 8 is opened on the outer side of the bottom of the fixed box 3. Both the left and right sides of the top of the turntable 5 are fixedly connected to slide posts 9. The top of the slide posts 9 is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the annular chute 8. Both the left and right sides of the top of the slider 1 are fixedly connected to booms 2, and the boom 2 is of a "U" - shaped structure.

[0024] Through the above technical solutions, by providing the annular chute 8 and the sliding column 9, the stability of the turntable 5 during rotation can be effectively improved. By providing the transverse chute 15 and the slider 14, the stability of the screw sleeve 11 during horizontal movement can be effectively improved. By providing the through slot 16, the connecting rod 12 can be guided and limited.

[0025] During use, the output end of the stepper motor 4 drives the turntable 5 to rotate, which can drive the robot body 13 to rotate, enabling the robot body 13 to perform position adjustment in the circumferential direction. At the same time, the output end of the servo motor 7 drives the screw rod 10 to rotate. During the rotation of the screw rod 10, the screw sleeve 11 is driven to move horizontally by the action of the thread. The screw sleeve 11 drives the robot body 13 to move horizontally through the connecting rod 12, enabling the robot body 13 to perform position adjustment in the linear direction. Through the cooperation of the turntable 5 and the connecting rod 12, the robot body 13 is adjusted in multiple directions, thereby improving the usage effect of the robot body 13. (The above is the working process of the entire device. The content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art well-known to those skilled in the art.)

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "vertical", "upper", "lower", "horizontal", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "provided", "installed", "connected", "coupled" 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 or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rail inspection robot with a rotating mechanism, comprising a slider (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the slider (1) is fixedly connected to a fixing box (3), the bottom of the fixing box (3) is fixedly connected to a stepping motor (4), the output end of the stepping motor (4) is fixedly connected to a turntable (5), the bottom of the turntable (5) is fixedly connected to an adjusting box (6), the middle end of the inner cavity of the adjusting box (6) is movably connected to a screw rod (10) through a bearing, the surface of the screw rod (10) is threadedly connected to a screw sleeve (11), the bottom of the screw sleeve (11) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (12), and the bottom of the connecting rod (12) is provided with a robot body (13).

2. A rail inspection robot with a rotating mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A servo motor (7) for driving the screw rod (10) to rotate is fixedly installed on the right side of the regulating box (6), and the output end of the servo motor (7) is fixedly connected to the right end of the screw rod (10).

3. A rail inspection robot with a rotating mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transverse sliding groove (15) is provided at the top of the inner wall of the regulating box (6), a sliding block (14) is fixedly connected to the top of the screw sleeve (11), and the top of the sliding block (14) is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the transverse sliding groove (15).

4. A rail inspection robot with a rotating mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A through slot (16) is provided at the bottom of the regulating box (6), and the bottom of the connecting rod (12) passes through the inner cavity of the through slot (16) and extends to the bottom of the regulating box (6).

5. The track inspection robot with a rotating mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular slide groove (8) is provided on the outer side of the bottom of the fixed box (3), and sliding columns (9) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top of the turntable (5), and the top of the sliding column (9) is slidably connected to the inner cavity of the annular slide groove (8).

6. A rail inspection robot with a rotating mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the top of the slider (1) are fixedly connected with a suspension arm (2), and the suspension arm (2) is a "U"-shaped structure.