Novel inspection robot for conveying pipe belt machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of conveying belt inspection, in particular to a novel inspection robot for a conveying pipe belt conveyor, which comprises a robot body, a shell is arranged outside the robot body, a driving wheel set and a brake wheel set are mounted at the bottom of the shell, and the robot body is driven by the driving wheel set and the brake wheel set under the synergistic effect. Moving and positioning of the robot body on the pipe belt conveying machine are achieved. A clamping wheel set is arranged below the brake wheel set in a matched mode, and the robot body is kept stable on the pipe belt conveying machine by rotating the clamping wheel set. The robot body is further provided with a vehicle body local control module, a positioning module and a detection module. According to the utility model, by integrating a plurality of functional modules, the inspection efficiency is improved; the running state of the conveying pipe belt machine can be detected, and safe running of the robot is guaranteed; a wireless charging module and a manual charging port are arranged, so that the cruising ability and convenience of the robot are improved; meanwhile, the design of the connecting assembly facilitates maintenance and replacement of parts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of conveyor belt inspection, in particular to a novel inspection robot for conveyor belt machines. Background Art

[0002] Conveyor pipes and belts are widely used in industrial production. Regular inspections are crucial to ensuring production safety and the normal operation of equipment. Traditional inspection methods often rely on manual labor, which has problems such as low efficiency, high labor intensity, untimely inspections, and safety hazards. With the development of robotics technology, there is an urgent need to develop a robot that can automatically inspect conveyor pipes and belts and monitor their status in real time. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve some of the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, the utility model provides a new type of inspection robot for conveyor belt machines.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a new type of inspection robot for conveyor pipes and belts, comprising a robot body, a shell being provided on the outside of the robot body, a driving wheel group and a brake wheel group being installed at the bottom of the shell, and the robot body is moved and positioned on the conveyor pipe and belt machine through the coordinated action of the driving wheel group and the brake wheel group; a clamping wheel group is provided below the brake wheel group, and the robot body is kept stable on the conveyor pipe and belt machine by rotating the clamping wheel group; the robot body is also provided with a vehicle body on-site control module, a positioning module and a detection module.

[0005] When the present invention is working, first, the robot is started through the main power switch on the shell, the touch screen lights up and displays the initial operating data and setting parameters of the robot; then, the antenna starts working to ensure the smoothness of remote communication and control, and the indicator light on the top of the antenna gives corresponding indications according to the working status of the robot, which is convenient for the operator to remotely understand the operation status of the robot; then, the driving wheel group is started, driving the robot body to move on the conveyor belt machine; at the same time, the positioning module monitors the position information of the robot in real time to ensure that the robot moves according to the preset route. When positioning is required, the brake wheel group works together to make the robot stay stably in the specified position; in order to ensure the stability of the robot during work, the clamping wheel group is rotated to make it in close contact with the conveyor belt machine to further fix the position of the robot; then, the lifting arm telescopically moves according to monitoring needs, driving the visible light camera and thermal imaging The module is adjusted up and down to monitor and photograph positions at different heights of the conveyor pipe and belt machine; at the same time, the first side camera and the second side camera also monitor both sides of the robot to ensure that there are no blind spots; the vehicle body on-site control module receives and processes image data and thermal imaging data from each camera, and analyzes the operating status and temperature information of the conveyor pipe and belt machine in real time; during the movement and monitoring process of the robot, once an obstacle is encountered, the front anti-collision switch of the robotic arm and the rear anti-collision switch of the robotic arm are immediately triggered to stop the robot from moving, prevent collisions, and ensure safe operation; when the robot is low on power, the wireless charging module starts working to realize wireless charging of the robot. If the wireless charging module cannot be used, it can be charged through the manual charging port to ensure the continuous operation of the robot; if a component fails, the component can be easily disassembled and replaced separately through the connection components on the outer shell, reducing maintenance costs and time.

[0006] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are: a new type of inspection robot for conveyor pipe belt machines, which improves inspection efficiency and reduces the labor intensity of manual inspection by integrating multiple functional modules; through the combination of visible light cameras and thermal imaging modules, and the setting of multiple cameras, the operating status of conveyor pipe belt machines can be fully and accurately detected, further ensuring the safe operation and comprehensive monitoring capabilities of the robot; through the setting of wireless charging modules and manual charging ports, the robot's endurance and ease of use are improved; the design of the connection components facilitates the repair and replacement of components, which is beneficial to the long-term use and later maintenance of the robot.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, in order to more intuitively display the working status of the robot and enhance the monitoring convenience of the operator; an antenna is installed on the shell, which is used to receive and send signals to realize remote communication and control; an indicator light is provided on the top of the antenna, which can indicate the working status of the robot; a touch screen is also provided on the side of the shell, and the operating data and setting parameters of the robot are displayed through the touch screen; a main power switch is also provided on one side of the touch screen.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, in order to comprehensively monitor the positions of the conveyor pipe belt machine at different heights, obtain real-time operation images and temperature information at the same time, and improve the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the inspection; the detection module includes a lifting arm, and the lifting arm is provided with several; the lower ends of the lifting arms are respectively installed with a front thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box and a rear thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box, and the lower ends of the front thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box and the rear thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box are both provided with visible light cameras, and the visible light camera is also provided with a thermal imaging module; the lifting arm performs telescopic movement, driving the visible light camera and the thermal imaging module to adjust up and down, so as to realize monitoring and shooting of positions of the conveyor pipe belt machine at different heights, and obtain real-time operation images and temperature information of the conveyor pipe belt machine.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, in order to improve the convenience and flexibility of charging while ensuring the continuous operation capability of the robot, a wireless charging module is also provided on the robot body, and wireless charging of the robot is realized through the wireless charging module, thereby improving the convenience and flexibility of charging; a manual charging port is also provided on the robot body in conjunction with the wireless charging module, and the manual charging port is used for manual charging when the wireless charging module cannot be used, thereby ensuring the continuous operation of the robot.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, in order to effectively prevent collisions with obstacles and ensure the safe operation of the robot, the front thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box and the rear thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box are respectively provided with a front anti-collision switch for the robotic arm and a rear anti-collision switch for the robotic arm. The front anti-collision switch for the robotic arm and the rear anti-collision switch for the robotic arm are used to stop the movement in time when the robot encounters an obstacle, thereby preventing the robot from colliding with the obstacle and ensuring the safe operation of the robot.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, in order to monitor and photograph both sides, further expand the monitoring range of the robot and reduce the monitoring blind spots; a first side camera and a second side camera are also provided on both sides of the robot body, and through the first side camera and the second side camera, monitoring and photographing of both sides of the robot are achieved, further expanding the monitoring range of the robot.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, in order to realize the individual disassembly and replacement of each component and improve the maintainability and convenience of maintenance of the robot, a connecting component is also provided on the shell, which is used for connecting and fixing the various components and modules, and the individual disassembly and replacement can be realized through the connecting component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] In order to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the present utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 It is the main view of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a left side view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a top view of the utility model.

[0018] Among them, 1 robot body, 2 shell, 3 brake wheel assembly, 4 indicator light, 5 antenna, 6 lifting arm, 7 visible light camera, 8 thermal imaging module, 9 clamping wheel assembly, 10 front thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box, 11 robotic arm front anti-collision switch, 12 first side camera, 13 rear thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box, 14 robotic arm rear anti-collision switch, 15 driving wheel assembly, 16 vehicle body on-site control module, 17 positioning module, 18 wireless charging module, 19 touch screen, 20 main power switch, 21 manual charging port, 22 second side camera, and 23 connection components. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] like Figure 1-4A new type of inspection robot for conveyor belt machine shown in the figure includes a robot body 1, a shell 2 is provided on the outside of the robot body 1, a driving wheel group 15 and a brake wheel group 3 are installed at the bottom of the shell 2, and the robot body 1 is moved and positioned on the conveyor belt machine through the coordinated action of the driving wheel group 15 and the brake wheel group 3; a clamping wheel group 9 is provided below the brake wheel group 3, and the robot body 1 is kept stable on the conveyor belt machine by rotating the clamping wheel group 9; the robot body 1 is also provided with a vehicle body on-site control module 16, a positioning module 17 and a detection module; an antenna 5 is installed on the shell 2, and the antenna 5 is used to receive and send signals to realize remote communication and control system; an indicator light 4 is provided at the top of the antenna 5, which can indicate the working status of the robot; a touch screen 19 is also provided on the side of the shell 2, and the operating data and setting parameters of the robot are displayed through the touch screen 19; a main power switch 20 is also provided on one side of the touch screen 19; the detection module includes a lifting arm 6, which is provided with several; the lower ends of the lifting arms 6 are respectively installed with a front thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box 10 and a rear thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box 13, and the lower ends of the front thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box 10 and the rear thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box 13 are both provided with a visible light camera 7, and a thermal imaging module 8 is also provided on the visible light camera 7; the lifting arm 6 is telescopically operated The robot body 1 is provided with a wireless charging module 18, and wireless charging of the robot is achieved through the wireless charging module 18, thereby improving the convenience and flexibility of charging. The robot body 1 is also provided with a manual charging port 21 in conjunction with the wireless charging module 18. The manual charging port 21 is used to manually charge the robot when the wireless charging module 18 cannot be used, thereby ensuring the continuous operation of the robot. The front thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box 10 and the rear thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box 13 are respectively provided with There is a front anti-collision switch 11 for the manipulator arm and a rear anti-collision switch 14 for the manipulator arm, and the front anti-collision switch 11 for the manipulator arm and the rear anti-collision switch 14 for the manipulator arm can be used to stop the movement in time when encountering an obstacle, prevent the robot from colliding with the obstacle, and ensure the safe operation of the robot; a first side camera 12 and a second side camera 22 are also provided on both sides of the robot body 1, and the first side camera 12 and the second side camera 22 are used to monitor and shoot both sides of the robot, further expanding the monitoring range of the robot; a connecting component 23 is also provided on the shell 2, and the connecting component 23 is used for connecting and fixing between various components and modules, and can be individually disassembled and replaced through the connecting component 23.

[0020] When the present invention is working, first, the robot is started through the main power switch 20 on the shell, the touch screen 19 lights up and displays the initial operating data and setting parameters of the robot; then, the antenna 5 starts to work to ensure the smooth flow of remote communication and control, and the indicator light 4 on the top of the antenna 5 gives corresponding indications according to the working status of the robot, which is convenient for the operator to remotely understand the operation status of the robot; then, the driving wheel group 15 is started, driving the robot body 1 to move on the conveyor belt machine; at the same time, the positioning module 17 monitors the position information of the robot in real time to ensure that the robot moves according to the preset route. When positioning is required, the brake wheel group 3 works together to make the robot stay stably in the specified position; in order to ensure the stability of the robot during work, the clamping wheel group 9 is rotated to make it in close contact with the conveyor belt machine to further fix the position of the robot; then, the lifting arm 6 performs telescopic movement according to monitoring requirements, driving the visible light camera 7 and the thermal imaging module Group 8 is adjusted up and down to monitor and photograph positions at different heights of the conveyor belt machine; at the same time, the first side camera 12 and the second side camera 22 also monitor both sides of the robot to ensure that there are no blind spots in monitoring; the vehicle body on-site control module 16 receives and processes image data and thermal imaging data from each camera, and analyzes the operating status and temperature information of the conveyor belt machine in real time; during the movement and monitoring process of the robot, once an obstacle is encountered, the front anti-collision switch 11 of the manipulator arm and the rear anti-collision switch 14 of the manipulator arm are immediately triggered to stop the robot from moving, prevent collisions, and ensure safe operation; when the robot is low on power, the wireless charging module 18 starts working to realize wireless charging of the robot. If the wireless charging module cannot be used, it can be charged through the manual charging port 21 to ensure the continuous operation of the robot; if a component fails, the connecting component 23 on the shell 2 can be conveniently disassembled and replaced separately to reduce maintenance costs and time.

[0021] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. All technical solutions based on the concept of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, certain improvements and modifications that do not depart from the principles of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A new type of inspection robot for conveyor belt machine, comprising a robot body (1), characterized in that: The robot body (1) is provided with a shell (2) on the outside, and a driving wheel group (15) and a brake wheel group (3) are installed at the bottom of the shell (2). The driving wheel group (15) and the brake wheel group (3) cooperate to realize the movement and positioning of the robot body (1) on the conveyor belt conveyor; a clamping wheel group (9) is provided below the brake wheel group (3), and the robot body (1) is kept stable on the conveyor belt conveyor by rotating the clamping wheel group (9); the robot body (1) is also provided with a vehicle body on-site control module (16), a positioning module (17) and a detection module.

2. A novel inspection robot for conveyor belt machines according to claim 1, characterized in that: An antenna (5) is mounted on the housing (2), and the antenna (5) is used to receive and send signals to achieve remote communication and control; an indicator light (4) is provided at the top of the antenna (5), and the indicator light (4) can indicate the working status of the robot; a touch screen (19) is also provided on the side of the housing (2), and the operating data and setting parameters of the robot are displayed through the touch screen (19); a main power switch (20) is also provided on one side of the touch screen (19).

3. The novel inspection robot for conveyor belt machines according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The detection module comprises a lifting arm (6), and the lifting arm (6) is provided with a plurality of them; the lower ends of the lifting arms (6) are respectively installed with a front thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box (10) and a rear thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box (13); the lower ends of the front thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box (10) and the rear thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box (13) are both provided with a visible light camera (7), and the visible light camera (7) is also provided with a thermal imaging module (8); the lifting arm (6) performs telescopic movement, driving the visible light camera (7) and the thermal imaging module (8) to adjust up and down, thereby realizing monitoring and shooting of positions at different heights of the conveyor belt machine, and obtaining real-time operation images and temperature information of the conveyor belt machine.

4. A novel inspection robot for conveyor belt machines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robot body (1) is further provided with a wireless charging module (18), and wireless charging of the robot is achieved through the wireless charging module (18), thereby improving the convenience and flexibility of charging; the robot body (1) is also provided with a manual charging port (21) in conjunction with the wireless charging module (18), and the manual charging port (21) is used for manual charging when the wireless charging module (18) cannot be used, thereby ensuring the continuous operation of the robot.

5. The novel inspection robot for conveyor belt machines according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The front thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box (10) and the rear thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box (13) are respectively provided with a robot arm front anti-collision switch (11) and a robot arm rear anti-collision switch (14). The robot can stop moving in time when encountering an obstacle through the front thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box (10) and the rear thermal imaging visible photoelectric control box (13), thereby preventing the robot from colliding with the obstacle and ensuring the safe operation of the robot.

6. The novel inspection robot for conveyor belt machines according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A first side camera (12) and a second side camera (22) are also provided on both sides of the robot body (1), and the first side camera (12) and the second side camera (22) are used to monitor and photograph both sides of the robot, thereby further expanding the monitoring range of the robot.

7. The novel inspection robot for conveyor belt machines according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The housing (2) is further provided with a connecting assembly (23), which is used for connecting and fixing various components and modules, and can be individually disassembled and replaced through the connecting assembly (23).

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