Visual drainage pipe network inspection robot

By designing a visual drainage network inspection robot, equipping it with cameras, lighting, and mechanical grippers, and using protective components to enhance stability, the problems of low efficiency of traditional manual inspection and insufficient adaptability of robots have been solved, achieving efficient and safe amphibious inspection and blockage clearing capabilities.

CN223373849UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23GANZHOU NANKANG DISTRICT TOWNSHIP INVESTMENT CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT GROUP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520072148.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-13
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-13

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Technical Problem

Traditional drainage network inspections rely on manual labor going down into wells, which is inefficient and poses safety risks. Existing robotic equipment has single functions, insufficient adaptability and stability, and is particularly difficult to meet needs in terms of amphibious use and clearing blockages.

Method used

A visual drainage network inspection robot has been designed, equipped with a camera, lighting, mechanical grippers and protective components, including protective plates, airbags and stable supports. It has amphibious capabilities, clears blockages through mechanical grippers, and the protective components enhance stability and adaptability.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and safety of drainage network inspection, enhances stability and applicability in complex environments, and realizes amphibious visual inspection capabilities.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of drainage pipe detection, in particular to a visual drainage pipe network inspection robot. The utility model provides a protective amphibious visual drainage pipe network inspection robot. The device comprises a mechanical gripper, a visual operation device, a protection assembly and the like, the visual operation device and the protection assembly are used in cooperation with the intelligent vehicle, the mechanical gripper used for cleaning and maintaining the interior of the drainage pipe is arranged on the top of the intelligent vehicle, and the amphibious protection assembly used for conducting visual investigation on the interior of the drainage pipe is arranged on the intelligent vehicle. According to the device, blockage points or other foreign matters in the drainage pipe can be cleaned at fixed points within a certain range through the mechanical gripper, and the cleaning efficiency and safety can be improved; and through combined use of a protection plate, an air bag and a stable supporting piece on the protection assembly, the stability of the device in the complex environment can be enhanced, the device has the amphibious capacity, and therefore the applicability and practicability of the device are remarkably improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of drainage pipe detection, in particular to a visual drainage pipe network inspection robot. Background Art

[0002] Traditional drainage network inspection methods mostly rely on manual work in wells, which is not only inefficient but also poses high safety risks.

[0003] With the advancement of technology, some robotic inspection equipment has emerged on the market. However, these devices often have limited functionality and lack the necessary protection and adaptability. Their stability and reliability often fail to meet practical needs, especially in the complex and ever-changing drainage network environment. This is particularly true for the need for amphibious use and the ability to effectively clear blockages within drainage pipes.

[0004] Therefore, it is particularly important to develop a drainage network inspection robot that can overcome the above-mentioned defects and has efficient, safe and visual inspection capabilities. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome some deficiencies of existing devices in actual use, the technical problem to be solved is: to provide a protective amphibious visual drainage network inspection robot.

[0006] The technical solution of the present utility model is: a visual drainage network inspection robot, including a smart car, a camera device, a lighting lamp, a receiver and a controller, the smart car is respectively provided with a camera device, a lighting lamp, a receiver and a controller, and the lighting lamp is located above the camera device, and also includes a mechanical gripper, and a visual operation device and a protective component used in conjunction with the smart car, a mechanical gripper for cleaning and maintaining the inside of the drainage pipe is provided on the top of the smart car, the smart car, the camera device, the lighting lamp, the mechanical gripper and the receiver are respectively electrically connected to the controller, and the controller is electrically connected to the visual operation device, and the smart car is provided with an amphibious protective component for visually inspecting the inside of the drainage pipe.

[0007] Furthermore, the protective component includes a protective plate, an airbag and a stable support member. The left and right sides of the smart car are respectively provided with protective plates that can be flipped and folded. The protective plates are provided with airbags. The middle part of the smart car is provided with a stable support member that can extend and contract with each other.

[0008] Furthermore, the stable support member includes a dual-axis cylinder, a pressure plate and a pressure claw. The dual-axis cylinder is arranged in the middle of the smart car, and pressure plates are respectively arranged on the telescopic shafts at both ends of the dual-axis cylinder. Pressure claws are arranged at circumferential intervals on the outer side of the pressure plate, and the dual-axis cylinder is electrically connected to the controller.

[0009] Furthermore, the horizontally unfolded width of the protective plate is greater than the width indicated by the smart car.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes an air nozzle, and the air bag is connected and communicated with the air nozzle.

[0011] Furthermore, a hanging ring is also included. The rear side of the smart car is provided with a hanging ring.

[0012] The beneficial effects are: the device can achieve targeted cleaning of blockages or other foreign objects inside the drain pipe within a certain range through a mechanical gripper, which is beneficial to improving cleaning efficiency and safety; and through the combined use of protective plates, airbags and stable support parts on the protective components, it can not only enhance the stability of the device in complex environments, but also enable the device to have amphibious capabilities, which is beneficial to significantly improve the applicability and practicality of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model from another perspective.

[0015] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the stabilizing support member of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a diagram of the protective component of the utility model in the folded state.

[0017] In the accompanying drawings: 1-smart car, 2-camera device, 3-lighting, 4-visual operation device, 5-mechanical gripper, 6-receiver, 7-controller, 8-protective plate, 80-airbag, 81-air nozzle, 9-dual-axis cylinder, 90-pressure plate, 91-pressure claw, 10-hanging ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0019] Embodiment: The present invention provides a visual drainage network inspection robot, such as Figures 1 to 4As shown, it includes a smart car 1, a camera 2, a lighting 3, a receiver 6, a controller 7, a mechanical gripper 5, and a visual operation device 4 and a protective component used in conjunction with the smart car 1. The smart car 1 is respectively provided with a camera 2, a lighting 3, a receiver 6 and a controller 7. The camera 2 is a high-definition camera and is connected to the front side of the smart car 1 through a universal connector, and the lighting 3 is located above the camera 2. A mechanical gripper 5 is provided on the top of the smart car 1. By controlling the mechanical gripper 5, blockages or other foreign objects inside the drain pipe can be cleaned promptly and effectively; the smart car 1, the camera 2, the lighting 3, the mechanical gripper 5 and the receiver 6 are respectively electrically connected to the controller 7, and the controller 7 is electrically connected to the visual operation device 4. The visual operation device 4 is a smart display screen with a knob. The smart car 1 is provided with a protective component. The protective component makes the device suitable for amphibious use, thereby facilitating visual inspection of the inside of the drain pipe.

[0020] Further, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the protection component includes a protection plate 8, an airbag 80 and a stable support. The left and right sides of the smart car 1 are respectively provided with a flip-foldable protection plate 8 through a torque hinge. The torque hinge has the function of positioning torque, which can accurately control the opening and closing angle of the protection plate 8 and stay stably at the set angle, which is easy to use; an airbag 80 is provided on the protection plate 8, and the horizontally unfolded width of the protection plate 8 is greater than the width value indicated by the smart car 1, which is beneficial to the purpose of safety protection of the smart car 1 and avoids damage in the event of collision; it also includes an air nozzle 81, and the airbag 80 is connected and communicated with the air nozzle 81. When not in use, the gas in the airbag 80 can be discharged through the air nozzle 81, thereby facilitating the folding of the airbag 80; a stable support that can extend and contract with each other is provided in the middle of the smart car 1.

[0021] Further, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the stable support member includes a double-axis cylinder 9, a pressure plate 90 and a pressure claw 91. A double-axis cylinder 9 is arranged in the middle of the smart car 1. Pressure plates 90 are respectively arranged on the telescopic shafts at both ends of the double-axis cylinder 9. Pressure claws 91 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction on the outside of the pressure plate 90, and the double-axis cylinder 9 is electrically connected to the controller 7. By controlling the telescopic shafts on the double-axis cylinder 9 to extend each other, the pressure plate 90 and the pressure claw 91 connected thereto can respectively abut against the inner wall of the drain pipe, thereby improving the stability of the device when cleaning blockages.

[0022] In addition, if Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, a hanging ring 10 is also included. The hanging ring 10 is set on the rear side of the smart car 1, which is convenient for hanging the hanging ring 10 by using a pull rope to lift the device for use, so as to adapt to the visual inspection of the inside of the vertically distributed drainage pipe, thereby further enhancing the practicality of the device.

[0023] When in use, the device can be placed directly at the mouth of the drain pipe, and the smart car 1 can be controlled to move along the inside of the drain pipe by controlling the knob on the visual operation device 4. The camera device 2 and the lighting lamp 3 can be turned on, and the real-time picture of the inside of the drain pipe can be transmitted to the display screen of the visual operation device 4 via radio, so that the inside of the drain pipe can be visually inspected within a controllable distance, which is convenient and fast; when it is necessary to clean the blockage or other foreign matter inside the drain pipe, the mechanical gripper 5 can be remotely controlled by controlling the visual operation device 4 and observing the display screen thereon, so as to perform targeted cleaning of the blockage or other foreign matter inside the drain pipe; in order to improve the stability of the device when cleaning the blockage, the telescopic shafts on the dual-axis cylinder 9 are extended and expanded to each other by controlling the dual-axis cylinder 9, so that the pressure plate 90 and the pressure claw 91 thereon can abut against the inner wall of the drain pipe, thereby effectively ensuring the stability of the device; the protective plate 8 is horizontally expanded and the airbag 80 is filled with gas, which can be used in an environment with a deep water level inside the drain pipe, thereby improving the applicability of the device.

[0024] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A visual drainage network inspection robot, comprising an intelligent vehicle (1), a camera device (2), a lighting lamp (3), a receiver (6), and a controller (7), wherein the intelligent vehicle (1) is provided with the camera device (2), the lighting lamp (3), the receiver (6), and the controller (7), respectively, and the lighting lamp (3) is located above the camera device (2), and is characterized in that: The invention also includes a mechanical gripper (5), a visual operating device (4) and a protective component used in conjunction with the smart car (1). The top of the smart car (1) is provided with a mechanical gripper (5) for cleaning and maintaining the interior of the drain pipe. The smart car (1), the camera device (2), the lighting lamp (3), the mechanical gripper (5) and the receiver (6) are electrically connected to the controller (7) respectively, and the controller (7) is electrically connected to the visual operating device (4). The smart car (1) is provided with an amphibious protective component for visually checking the interior of the drain pipe.

2. A visual drainage network inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective assembly comprises a protective plate (8), an airbag (80) and a stable support member. The left and right sides of the smart car (1) are respectively provided with a protective plate (8) capable of being flipped and folded. The airbag (80) is provided on the protective plate (8). The middle part of the smart car (1) is provided with a stable support member capable of mutually extending and contracting.

3. The visual drainage network inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The stable support member includes a double-axis cylinder (9), a pressure plate (90) and a pressure claw (91). The double-axis cylinder (9) is provided in the middle of the smart car (1). Pressure plates (90) are provided on the telescopic shafts at both ends of the double-axis cylinder (9), and pressure claws (91) are provided at intervals along the circumferential direction on the outer side of the pressure plate (90). The double-axis cylinder (9) is electrically connected to the controller (7).

4. The visual drainage network inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The horizontally unfolded width of the protective plate (8) is greater than the indicated width of the smart car (1).

5. The visual drainage network inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes an air nozzle (81), and the air bag (80) is connected to and communicates with the air nozzle (81).

6. The visual drainage network inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a hanging ring (10), and the rear side of the smart car (1) is provided with a hanging ring (10).