Tank car residue automatic inspection device
By designing an automatic inspection device for tank truck residues and utilizing cameras, LED light panels, adjustment and rotation mechanisms, the problem of tedious and time-consuming manual inspections was solved, achieving safe and efficient residue inspections.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422034997.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-21
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the inspection of residues in tank trucks relies on manual operation, which has the problems of being cumbersome, time-consuming and harmful to personnel health.
An automatic inspection device for residues in tank trucks was designed, which included a camera, an LED light panel, an adjustment mechanism and a rotating mechanism. The camera was used to inspect the residues in the tank truck. The adjustment mechanism adjusted the length of the device, and the rotating mechanism adjusted the angle and direction of the camera.
It enables inspection of residues without manual entry into the tank truck, improving inspection efficiency and reducing safety risks for operators.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of tank trucks, and particularly relates to an automatic inspection device for residues in a tank truck. Background Art
[0002] Tank trucks are a widely used means of logistics and transportation, and are particularly common in the chemical, petroleum, and food industries. However, during the unloading process of tank trucks, due to various reasons such as incomplete unloading and medium sedimentation, there are often residues in the tank trucks. These residues not only waste resources, but also contaminate the next tanked material. Therefore, it is necessary to inspect the residues in the tank trucks.
[0003] Currently, the inspection of residues in tank trucks mainly relies on manual operation. Operators need to enter the tank truck and inspect it by visual observation or using simple tools. However, this method has the following shortcomings:
[0004] 1. Operators need to enter the tank truck and inspect each compartment one by one, which is cumbersome and time-consuming;
[0005] 2. The residues and odors in the tank truck have a certain impact on the health of the operators, and there are major safety hazards for operators to enter the truck for inspection. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic inspection device for residues in a tank truck to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:
[0008] An automatic inspection device for residues in a tank truck includes a camera, an LED light panel is installed on the outside of the camera, and a support tube is installed below the camera. A support rod is slidably connected to the inside of the support tube, and an adjustment mechanism is provided inside the support tube below the support rod. A rotating mechanism is provided between the camera and the support rod.
[0009] Furthermore, the adjustment mechanism includes a rocker and a threaded rod, a first gear is installed on the rear end of the rocker, and a second gear is installed on the outside of the threaded rod.
[0010] Furthermore, the rotating mechanism includes a fixed seat, a first motor is installed on the lower surface of the fixed seat, a first synchronous wheel is installed on the output end of the first motor, a synchronous belt is installed on the outside of the first synchronous wheel, the upper surface of the fixed seat is rotatably connected to the first rotating rod, a second synchronous wheel is installed on the outside of the first rotating rod, and a mounting seat is installed on the upper end of the first rotating rod, a second motor is installed on the front surface of the mounting seat, a second rotating rod is installed on the output end of the second motor, and a mounting block is installed on the outside of the second rotating rod.
[0011] Furthermore, the rocker is rotatably connected to the front surface of the support tube, the lower end of the threaded rod is rotatably connected to the inner lower surface of the support tube, and the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the inside of the support rod, and the first gear is meshed and connected to the second gear.
[0012] Furthermore, the upper end of the support rod is connected to the fixing seat, and the right end of the synchronous belt is installed on the outside of the second synchronous wheel.
[0013] Furthermore, the rear end of the second rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inner rear surface of the mounting seat, and the camera is mounted on the upper end of the mounting block.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0015] 1. The utility model is provided with an adjustment mechanism, and the internal residue of the tank body of the tank truck can be inspected through a camera, without the need for manual entry into the tank body of the tank truck for inspection. Rotating the rocker in the adjustment mechanism can drive the support rod to move in the support tube, thereby adjusting the length of the entire device, making it more convenient to use.
[0016] 2. The utility model is provided with a rotating mechanism. The second motor in the rotating mechanism drives the second rotating rod to rotate to adjust the angle of the camera. The first motor drives the first rotating rod to rotate through the synchronous belt to adjust the direction of the camera, making the entire device more convenient to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic inspection device for residues in a tank truck;
[0018] Figure 2 It is a partial cross-sectional view of an automatic inspection device for residues in a tank truck;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rotating mechanism in an automatic inspection device for residues in a tank truck;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the actual use of an automatic inspection device for residues in a tank truck.
[0021] Description of reference numerals:
[0022] 1. Camera; 2. LED light panel; 3. Support tube; 4. Support rod; 5. Adjustment mechanism; 6. Rocker; 7. Threaded rod; 8. First gear; 9. Second gear; 10. Rotation mechanism; 11. Fixed seat; 12. First motor; 13. First synchronous pulley; 14. Synchronous belt; 15. First rotating rod; 16. Second synchronous pulley; 17. Mounting seat; 18. Second motor; 19. Second rotating rod; 20. Mounting block; 21. Tank truck body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The technical solution of the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are merely exemplary and can only be used to explain and illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, and cannot be interpreted as limiting the technical solution of the present invention.
[0024] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 In an embodiment of the utility model, an automatic inspection device for residues in a tank truck includes a camera 1, an LED light panel 2 is installed on the outside of the camera 1, and a support tube 3 is installed below the camera 1, the inside of the support tube 3 is slidably connected to a support rod 4, and an adjustment mechanism 5 is provided inside the support tube 3 below the support rod 4, the adjustment mechanism 5 includes a rocker 6 and a threaded rod 7, the rocker 6 is rotatably connected to the front surface of the support tube 3, the lower end of the threaded rod 7 is rotatably connected to the inner lower surface of the support tube 3, and the threaded rod 7 is threadedly connected to the inside of the support rod 4, a first gear 8 is installed at the rear end of the rocker 6, the first gear 8 is meshedly connected to the second gear 9, and a second gear 9 is installed on the outside of the threaded rod 7.
[0025] The camera 1 is used to inspect the residue inside the tank body 21 of the tank truck during unloading, and the residue includes some precipitated debris and some materials remaining due to the uneven bottom of the tank.
[0026] The LED light panel 2 is used to illuminate the interior of the tank body 21 of the tank truck.
[0027] The camera 1 is electrically connected to a display screen, and the display screen is used to display the inspection picture in real time.
[0028] The support rod 4 can only slide up and down along the support tube 3 and cannot rotate in the support tube 3; rotating the rocker 6 can drive the threaded rod 7 to rotate, and the support rod 4 will rise and fall, thereby adjusting the length of the entire device, making it easier to inspect different compartments in the tank body 21 of the tank truck.
[0029] exist Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4Middle: A rotating mechanism 10 is provided between the camera 1 and the support rod 4, and the rotating mechanism 10 includes a fixed seat 11, the upper end of the support rod 4 is connected to the fixed seat 11, and a first motor 12 is installed on the lower surface of the fixed seat 11, and a first synchronous wheel 13 is installed on the output end of the first motor 12, and a synchronous belt 14 is installed on the outside of the first synchronous wheel 13, and a first rotating rod 15 is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the fixed seat 11, and a second synchronous wheel 16 is installed on the outside of the first rotating rod 15, and the right end of the synchronous belt 14 is installed on the outside of the second synchronous wheel 16, and a mounting seat 17 is installed on the upper end of the first rotating rod 15, and a second motor 18 is installed on the front surface of the mounting seat 17, and a second rotating rod 19 is installed on the output end of the second motor 18, and the rear end of the second rotating rod 19 is rotatably connected to the inner rear surface of the mounting seat 17, and a mounting block 20 is installed on the outside of the second rotating rod 19, and the camera 1 is mounted on the upper end of the mounting block 20.
[0030] The first motor 12 and the second motor 18 are both connected to the forward and reverse circuits, and are both electrically connected to an external control system.
[0031] The second motor 18 drives the second rotating rod 19 to rotate, which can adjust the inspection angle of the camera 1. The first motor 12 drives the first rotating rod 15 to rotate through the synchronous belt 14, which can adjust the direction of the camera 1 and is suitable for various inspection requirements.
[0032] The working principle of this utility model is:
[0033] After unloading the truck, the user climbs onto the tank body 21 of the tank truck, opens the lid of the cabin, turns the rocker 6 to drive the threaded rod 7 to rotate through the first gear 8 and the second gear 9, thereby driving the support rod 4 to move inside the support tube 3, and then adjusting the height of the entire device; after the adjustment is completed, turn on the LED light panel 2, and extend the camera 1 into the tank body 21 of the tank truck through the support tube 3 for inspection; during the inspection process, the user can adjust the angle and direction of the camera 1 in real time, first turn on the second motor 18 to drive the second rotating rod 19 to rotate, thereby driving the mounting block 20 to rotate, and then driving the camera 1 to rotate and adjust its angle. After the adjustment is completed, turn on the first motor 12 to drive the first synchronous wheel 13 to rotate, and the synchronous belt 14 will drive the second synchronous wheel 16 to rotate, thereby driving the first rotating rod 15 to rotate, and then adjust the direction of the camera 1.
[0034] The above is only a preferred specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention can make equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An automatic inspection device for residues in a tank truck, characterized in that: The invention comprises a camera (1), an LED light panel (2) is installed on the outside of the camera (1), a support tube (3) is installed below the camera (1), a support rod (4) is slidably connected to the inside of the support tube (3), an adjustment mechanism (5) is provided inside the support tube (3) below the support rod (4), and a rotation mechanism (10) is provided between the camera (1) and the support rod (4); The rotating mechanism (10) comprises a fixed seat (11), a first motor (12) is mounted on the lower surface of the fixed seat (11), a first synchronous wheel (13) is mounted on the output end of the first motor (12), a synchronous belt (14) is mounted on the outside of the first synchronous wheel (13), a first rotating rod (15) is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the fixed seat (11), a second synchronous wheel (16) is mounted on the outside of the first rotating rod (15), a mounting seat (17) is mounted on the upper end of the first rotating rod (15), a second motor (18) is mounted on the front surface of the mounting seat (17), a second rotating rod (19) is mounted on the output end of the second motor (18), and a mounting block (20) is mounted on the outside of the second rotating rod (19).
2. The automatic inspection device for residues in tank trucks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism (5) comprises a rocker (6) and a threaded rod (7); a first gear (8) is installed at the rear end of the rocker (6); and a second gear (9) is installed outside the threaded rod (7).
3. The automatic inspection device for residues in tank trucks according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rocker (6) is rotatably connected to the front surface of the support tube (3), the lower end of the threaded rod (7) is rotatably connected to the inner lower surface of the support tube (3), and the threaded rod (7) is threadedly connected to the inside of the support rod (4), and the first gear (8) is meshedly connected to the second gear (9).
4. The automatic inspection device for residues in tank trucks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the support rod (4) is connected to the fixed seat (11), and the right end of the synchronous belt (14) is installed outside the second synchronous wheel (16).
5. The automatic inspection device for residues in tank trucks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the second rotating rod (19) is rotatably connected to the inner rear surface of the mounting seat (17), and the camera (1) is mounted on the upper end of the mounting block (20).