Inspection robot and inspection system

Abstract

The utility model provides an inspection robot and an inspection system. The inspection robot comprises a body, a first cavity is formed in the upper portion of the body, a second cavity is formed in the lower portion of the body, the two ends of the first cavity and the two ends of the second cavity are communicated in the movement direction of the body, rolling wheels are arranged in the first cavity, and an inspection device and a driving source are arranged in the second cavity. The driving source is used for driving the rollers to rotate, at least two rollers are symmetrically arranged in the width direction of the body, and the side wall of the body is provided with a detection window for the inspection device to transmit or receive induction signals outwards. According to the utility model, the track and the inspection robot are not affected by the use environment, the use safety is ensured, and the inspection efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of robots, in particular to an inspection robot and an inspection system. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology, robots are more and more widely used in various environments and scenarios. At present, there is an inspection robot that can be used in factories, residential life and other environments to ensure production safety and life safety. It replaces manual inspection, captures pictures in real time by walking, and transmits the pictures to the control center.

[0003] The existing inspection robot includes a vehicle body carrying various inspection devices and a track, and the vehicle body travels along the track. The track is divided into a visible track (such as an I-beam floor track) and an invisible track (such as a magnetic strip), and the track needs to be laid on the ground according to the designed path. Due to environmental influences (human, weather, dust, etc.), the track laid on the ground is easily damaged, and it affects the daily passage of people and vehicles, affecting the normal use of the inspection robot. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an inspection robot and an inspection system, in which the track is not affected by the environment, so as to achieve the purpose of not affecting the use of the inspection robot.

[0005] The technical solution of the utility model is: an inspection robot, including a body, a first cavity is arranged at the upper part of the body, and a second cavity is arranged at the lower part of the body. The first cavity and the second cavity are both through at both ends in the moving direction of the body. A roller is arranged in the first cavity, an inspection device and a driving source are arranged in the second cavity, the driving source is used to drive the roller to rotate, at least two rollers are symmetrically arranged in the width direction of the body, and a detection window for the inspection device to emit or receive induction signals outward is arranged on the side wall of the body.

[0006] In the above solution, the structure of the inspection robot is optimized to make its structure more simplified, forming a second cavity for installing inspection devices and a first cavity that can be hung on the track, so that the track laid on the ground can be changed to an overhead track, so that the track and the inspection robot are not affected by the use environment and do not affect the environment, ensuring safety during use and improving inspection efficiency.

[0007] Preferably, the body includes a first side plate, a second side plate symmetrically arranged with the first side plate, a partition plate connecting the first side plate and the second side plate, and a bottom plate. The partition plate divides the body into the first cavity and the second cavity. The bottom plate is connected between the bottoms of the first side plate and the second side plate. The roller is rotatably arranged on the inner sides of the first side plate and the second side plate, and the detection window is arranged on the first side plate.

[0008] Preferably, the upper ends of the first side plate and the second side plate are both provided with top plates horizontally extending towards the side close to each other. An opening is formed between the two top plates, and the opening communicates with the first cavity. The rollers are also arranged on the side of the top plate facing the opening.

[0009] Preferably, the partition plate, the bottom plate and the second side plate are of an integral structure, and the first side plate is detachably connected to the partition plate and the bottom plate by bolts.

[0010] Preferably, the driving source includes a motor, a transmission shaft and bevel gears. The motor is placed in the second cavity. The motor has two output shafts. The transmission shaft is rotatably arranged in the body, and the transmission shaft corresponds to the output shafts one by one. Bevel gears are arranged on the output shafts. A rotating shaft is arranged on the roller, and bevel gears are arranged on the rotating shaft. Bevel gears are arranged at both ends of the transmission shaft, and the bevel gears at both ends of the transmission shaft are respectively meshed with the bevel gears on the rotating shaft and the bevel gears on the output shafts.

[0011] Preferably, the inspection device includes a camera, a battery and a wireless communication module. The camera is located at one end in the moving direction of the body. The camera, the battery, the wireless communication module and the driving source are electrically connected.

[0012] Preferably, the camera is rotatably arranged on the body through a bracket, and a locking member capable of locking the position of the camera is arranged on the bracket.

[0013] The present utility model also provides an inspection system, including a track and the above-mentioned inspection robot. The track passes through the first cavity so that the inspection robot is suspended on the track, and the rollers are attached to the surface of the track.

[0014] Compared with the related art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0015] First, the structure of the inspection robot is optimized to make its structure simpler. A second cavity for installing the inspection device and a first cavity capable of being hung on the track are formed. The track laid on the ground can be changed to an overhead track, so that the track and the inspection robot are not affected by the use environment and do not affect the environment, ensuring safety during use and improving inspection efficiency;

[0016] Second, rollers in contact with the track are arranged in the first cavity, which not only ensures the smoothness of the inspection robot when walking, but also ensures that the inspection robot will not slip or tilt during operation;

[0017] Third, the first side plate and the second side plate constituting the body are of a detachable structure, which is easy to maintain and convenient to replace the inspection robot;

[0018] IV. It can transmit data to the control center through the wireless communication module, improving the inspection efficiency;

[0019] V. The camera is rotatably arranged on the main body through a bracket, and the angle can be freely adjusted to capture images at different angles, meeting the diverse inspection requirements. Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 It is a partial three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the inspection system provided by the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the front sectional structural schematic diagram of

[0022] Figure 3 is Figure 1 the right sectional schematic diagram of

[0023] In the drawings: 1, main body; 11, first side plate; 12, second side plate; 13, partition; 14, bottom plate; 15, first cavity; 16, second cavity; 17, roller; 171, driving wheel; 172, driven wheel; 173, rotating shaft; 18, detection window; 19, top plate; 110, open end; 111, bolt; 2, inspection device; 21, camera; 22, battery; 23, wireless communication module; 24, bracket; 25, locking member; 3, drive source; 31, motor; 311, output shaft; 32, transmission shaft; 33, bevel gear; 4, track. Detailed Embodiment

[0024] The following will describe the present utility model in detail with reference to the drawings and in combination with embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present utility model can be combined with each other. For the convenience of description, words such as "upper", "lower", "left", and "right" hereinafter only indicate the same directions as the upper, lower, left, and right directions of the drawings themselves, and do not limit the structure.

[0025] As Figure 1 shown, an inspection robot provided in this embodiment includes a main body 1, an inspection device 2, and a drive source 3.

[0026] The main body 1 has a movement direction X (i.e., the movement direction of the main body 1) and a width direction Y, and includes a first side plate 11, a second side plate 12, a partition 13, a bottom plate 14, a first cavity 15, a second cavity 16, a roller 17, a detection window 18, a top plate 19, an open end 110, and a bolt 111.

[0027] The first side plate 11 and the second side plate 12 are symmetrically arranged at intervals in the width direction Y. The tops of the first side plate 11 and the second side plate 12 are each provided with a top plate 19 that horizontally extends towards the side close to each other, and an opening 110 is formed between the two top plates 19. The waists of the first side plate 11 and the second side plate 12 are connected by a partition plate 13, and the bottoms are connected by a bottom plate 14. Thus, a first cavity 15 is formed between the first side plate 11, the second side plate 12 and the partition plate 13, and a second cavity 16 is formed between the first side plate 11, the second side plate 12 and the bottom plate 14. The first cavity 15 and the second cavity 16 are through at both ends in the length direction X.

[0028] The roller 17 includes a driving wheel 171 and a driven wheel 172. The driven wheels 172 are oppositely arranged on the side of the top plate 19 facing the opening 110. That is, a groove is formed in the top plate 19, the rotating shaft of the driven wheel 172 is installed on the side wall of the groove formed in the top plate 19, and a part of the driven wheel 172 extends to the outside of the top plate 19, and a track 4 is clamped between the two driven wheels 172 (as Figure 3 shown). The roller 17 is made of highly wear-resistant rubber, which can not only ensure good grip but also extend the service life.

[0029] The detection window 18 is opened on the first side plate 11. The detection window 18 is an open structure, which communicates with the second cavity 16. The detection window 18 is for the inspection device 2 to emit or receive induction signals outward. Glass can be installed on the detection window 18 as needed.

[0030] The partition plate 13, the bottom plate 14 and the second side plate 12 are of an integral structure. The first side plate 11 is detachably connected to the partition plate 13 and the bottom plate 14 by bolts 111, which is convenient for disassembly, installation and replacement.

[0031] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 shown, the inspection device 2 and the drive source 3 are placed in the second cavity 16. The inspection device 2 includes a camera 21, a battery 22, a wireless communication module 23, a bracket 24 and a locking member 25. One side in the length direction of the body 1 is the advancing direction of the inspection robot. A notch is opened at one end of the bottom plate 14 in the advancing direction. The camera 21 is rotatably arranged in the notch through the bracket 24, so that the camera 21 can adjust the angle. The locking member 25 is used to limit the rotation angle of the camera 21. In a specific embodiment, the bracket 24 is a round rod, which is inserted into the side wall of the notch. One end of the round rod is a screw rod, and the locking member 25 can be selected as a nut connected to the screw rod on the bracket 24. The camera 21 can freely adjust the pitching angle to capture the pictures of the inspection area in a timely manner. The camera 21, the battery 22, the wireless communication module 23 and the drive source 3 are electrically connected.

[0032] The battery 22 provides power for the entire inspection robot. It uses high-performance lithium batteries, which have the advantages of large capacity, light weight, fast charging speed, etc., ensuring that the robot can work continuously for a long time.

[0033] The wireless communication module 23 is responsible for transmitting the images captured by the camera 21 and the status information of the inspection robot to the control center in real time. It uses advanced wireless communication technology to ensure the stability and real-time nature of data transmission.

[0034] As Figure 1 、 Figure 3 As shown, the drive source 3 includes a motor 31, a transmission shaft 32, and bevel gears 33. The camera 21, the battery 22, the wireless communication module 23, and the motor 31 are sequentially arranged in the second cavity 16. The motor 31 has two output shafts 311. The transmission shaft 32 is rotatably arranged in the first side plate 11 and the second side plate 12, and the transmission shaft 32 corresponds to the output shaft 311 one by one. Bevel gears 33 are provided on the output shaft 311. A rotating shaft 173 is provided on the driving wheel 171, and the bevel gears 33 are provided on the rotating shaft 173. Bevel gears 33 are provided at both ends of the transmission shaft 32. The bevel gears 33 at both ends of the transmission shaft 32 are respectively engaged with the bevel gears 33 on the rotating shaft 173 and the bevel gears 33 on the output shaft 311. By the motor 31 outputting power, the driving wheel 171 is driven to rotate.

[0035] The motor 31 uses a high-performance brushless motor, which has the advantages of large torque, low noise, long service life, etc. Its two output shafts 311 output power to drive the rollers 17 on both sides in the width direction of the body 1 at the same time, ensuring that the inspection robot is more stable during the moving process and can effectively reduce energy loss.

[0036] As Figure 1 As shown, the transmission shaft 32, the bevel gears 33, and the rollers 17 can be arranged in appropriate numbers according to the length of the body 1. Only a horizontal transmission rod and corresponding additional bevel gears 33 need to be added between multiple transmission shafts 32.

[0037] Spaces for installing the transmission shaft 32 and the bevel gears 33 need to be opened in the first side plate 11 and the second side plate 12, and this space is enclosed, thereby preventing dust pollution.

[0038] As Figure 1 、 Figure 3As shown in the figure, the present utility model further provides an inspection system, which includes a track 4 and the above-mentioned inspection robot. The track 4 is an inverted T-shaped overhead track that passes through the first cavity 15. The two driven wheels 172 are attached to the side surface of the web of the T shape, and the two driving wheels 171 are attached to the upper surface of the bottom plate of the T shape. By rotating the driving wheels 171, the inspection robot walks along the track 4. By clamping the rollers 17 of the track 4 in different directions, it is prevented that the inspection robot slides or tilts during operation.

[0039] The track 4 is made of a lightweight material such as aluminum alloy, and both ends are hung on the wall of the factory through cross beams. The cross beams are connected to the wall surface through expansion screws, thereby ensuring the stability of the track 4 and reducing its own weight. The track 4 is segmented according to the actual site conditions, and the joints of the track 4 are processed with a smoothing process to ensure that the joints are flat and seamless, so as to ensure that the robot can run smoothly on the track 4.

[0040] The above are only the embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model accordingly. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, shall be similarly included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A patrol robot, characterized in that: It includes a main body, a first cavity is provided at the upper part of the main body, and a second cavity is provided at the lower part, the first cavity and the second cavity are connected at both ends in the movement direction of the main body, a roller is provided in the first cavity, and a patrol device and a driving source are provided in the second cavity, the driving source is used to drive the roller to rotate, at least two rollers are symmetrically provided in the width direction of the main body, and a detection window is provided on the side wall of the main body for the patrol device to emit or receive an induction signal outward.

2. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body includes a first side plate, a second side plate symmetrically arranged with respect to the first side plate, a partition plate and a bottom plate connected between the first side plate and the second side plate, the partition plate separates the main body into the first cavity and the second cavity, the bottom plate is connected between the bottoms of the first side plate and the second side plate, the roller is rotatably arranged on the inner sides of the first side plate and the second side plate, and the detection window is arranged on the first side plate.

3. The inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper ends of the first side plate and the second side plate are both provided with a top plate extending horizontally toward a side close to each other, an opening is formed between the two top plates, the opening is connected to the first cavity, and the roller is also arranged on the side of the top plate facing the opening.

4. The inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The partition plate, the bottom plate and the second side plate are an integrated structure, and the first side plate is detachably connected to the partition plate and the bottom plate by bolts.

5. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving source includes a motor, a transmission shaft and a bevel gear. The motor is placed in the second cavity. The motor has two output shafts. The transmission shaft is rotatably arranged in the body, and the transmission shaft corresponds to the output shaft one by one. The output shaft is provided with a bevel gear, the roller is provided with a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is provided with the bevel gear. Bevel gears are provided at both ends of the transmission shaft, and the bevel gears at both ends of the transmission shaft are respectively meshed with the bevel gears on the rotating shaft and the bevel gears of the output shaft.

6. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inspection device comprises a camera, a battery and a wireless communication module. The camera is located at one end of the movement direction of the body. The camera, the battery, the wireless communication module and the driving source are electrically connected.

7. The inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that: The camera is rotatably mounted on the body via a bracket, and the bracket is provided with a locking member capable of locking the position of the camera.

8. A patrol inspection system, characterized in that: It comprises a track and the inspection robot as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the track passes through the first cavity so that the inspection robot is suspended on the track, and the roller is attached to the surface of the track.

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