Track equipment inspection robot
By designing a track equipment inspection robot, which employs a tracked drive chassis and multi-component collaborative operation, the problems of low efficiency and poor accuracy in vehicle undercarriage inspection have been solved, achieving convenient and efficient vehicle undercarriage inspection.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423064478.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-11
AI Technical Summary
Currently, vehicle undercarriage inspections mainly rely on manual inspections, which suffer from poor inspection results, susceptibility to errors and omissions, high labor intensity, and low efficiency.
Design a track equipment inspection robot, which adopts a tracked drive chassis and is equipped with lifting, angle adjustment and lighting components. It uses a camera to inspect the undercarriage and restricts the direction of movement by erecting stakes and steel cables to achieve stable camera movement and image transmission.
It improves the accuracy and efficiency of vehicle undercarriage inspection, reduces the labor intensity of operators, and enables convenient vehicle inspection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inspection robot technology, specifically a track equipment inspection robot. Background Technology
[0002] In recent years, the rapid development of rail transit has greatly alleviated urban traffic congestion. To ensure the safe operation of vehicles, regular maintenance and inspection are required throughout their entire life cycle. Train inspections and bi-weekly inspections, as the most frequent maintenance tasks, need to be completed quickly within a short period, especially the inspection of undercarriage equipment.
[0003] Inspection of the equipment under the vehicle is an important part of vehicle inspection. Due to the complex structure and numerous parts of the vehicle undercarriage, the current method of vehicle undercarriage inspection is mainly manual inspection. Manual inspection of vehicle undercarriage equipment involves maintenance personnel using flashlights to inspect under the vehicle or walking in the pit to conduct visual inspection under the illumination of the undercarriage. Manual inspection has problems such as poor inspection effect, easy to make mistakes and omissions, high labor intensity and low efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a track equipment inspection robot, which has the advantages of being easy to use and having good maintenance effect. It solves the problem that the existing vehicle undercarriage inspection method is mainly manual inspection. Manual inspection of vehicle undercarriage equipment involves maintenance personnel holding flashlights to inspect under the vehicle or walking in the pit to conduct visual inspection under the illumination of the vehicle undercarriage. Manual inspection has the problems of poor inspection effect, easy to make mistakes and omissions, high labor intensity and low efficiency.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a track equipment inspection robot, comprising a tracked drive chassis, a work box fixedly connected to the top of the tracked drive chassis, a lifting assembly on the top of the work box, an angle adjustment assembly on the top of the lifting assembly, a tilting assembly on the top of the angle adjustment assembly, a camera above the work box, a post on the outside of the work box, a steel wire rope fixedly connected to the surface of the post, support frames fixedly connected to both sides of the front and back of the work box, a limit frame fixedly connected to the surface of the support frame, the limit frame being slidably connected to the steel wire rope, a bolt being threaded into the inside of the limit frame, and a lighting assembly on the surface of the work box.
[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the lifting assembly includes six telescopic rods fixedly connected to the top of the work box. The telescopic rods are evenly distributed in a ring on the top of the work box. A support plate is fixedly connected to the top of each telescopic rod. An electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the work box, and the output end of the electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the support plate.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the angle adjustment assembly includes a sleeve fixedly connected to the top of a support plate, a rotary table rotatably connected inside the sleeve, a first motor fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the sleeve, and the output end of the first motor fixedly connected to the rotary table.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the tilting component includes a support block fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top of the rotating platform. The support block is rotatably connected to the camera. A second motor is fixedly connected to the surface of the support block, and the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the camera.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the lighting assembly includes a light fixture fixedly connected to the top of the camera, and a supplementary light fixedly connected to the right side of the work box.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a reinforcing frame is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame, and the end of the reinforcing frame away from the support frame is fixedly connected to the limiting frame.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] 1. This utility model allows the operator to install posts and wire ropes on the bottom and sides of the vehicle. The posts and wire ropes are small in size and will not obstruct the operation of devices around the track. The device uses a tracked drive chassis, which gives it better maneuverability. The operator removes the bolts, places the wire rope in the limiting frame, and then tightens the bolts. Under the action of the wire rope and the limiting frame, the device can only move along the direction of the wire rope, thereby improving the stability of the device during measurement. The operator can adjust the camera movement to capture images of the bottom and sides of the vehicle. The images captured by the camera are remotely transmitted to the operator's display screen, which facilitates the operator's inspection of the vehicle. This device has the advantages of being easy to use and having good maintenance effect.
[0013] 2. With the lifting component, the operator can activate the electric cylinder to extend, thereby moving the support plate upward, which in turn moves the angle adjustment component, tilt component and camera upward, thereby adjusting the height of the camera. The telescopic rod ensures that the support plate can move stably up and down. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting frame structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0017] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Tracked drive chassis; 2. Work box; 3. Lifting assembly; 4. Angle adjustment assembly; 5. Tilt assembly; 6. Camera; 7. Lighting assembly; 8. Support frame; 9. Limit frame; 10. Bolt; 11. Post; 12. Wire rope; 13. Telescopic rod; 14. Electric cylinder; 15. Support plate; 16. Sleeve; 17. Rotary table; 18. Support block; 19. Second motor; 20. Lighting lamp; 21. Supplemental light; 22. Reinforcing frame. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0020] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a track equipment inspection robot includes a tracked drive chassis 1. A work box 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the tracked drive chassis 1. A lifting assembly 3 is installed on the top of the work box 2. An angle adjustment assembly 4 is installed on the top of the lifting assembly 3. A tilting assembly 5 is installed on the top of the angle adjustment assembly 4. A camera 6 is installed above the work box 2. A column 11 is installed on the outside of the work box 2. A steel wire rope 12 is fixedly connected to the surface of the column 11. Support frames 8 are fixedly connected to both sides of the front and back of the work box 2. Limit frames 9 are fixedly connected to the surface of the support frames 8. The positioning frame 9 is slidably connected to the wire rope 12. The internal thread of the positioning frame 9 is connected to the bolt 10. The surface of the working box 2 is provided with a lighting component 7. The tracked drive chassis 1 includes a chassis frame, tracks, drive wheels, drive components, track rollers, carrier rollers, guide wheels and track tensioning devices, etc. An electrical box is fixedly connected inside the working box 2. The electrical box is provided with control components and batteries, etc. A signal transmission component is fixedly connected to the left side of the working box 2. The tracked drive chassis 1, control components and signal transmission components mentioned above are all existing mature technologies, and will not be described in detail in this application.
[0021] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4The lifting assembly 3 includes six telescopic rods 13 fixedly connected to the top of the work box 2. The telescopic rods 13 are evenly distributed in a ring on the top of the work box 2. A support plate 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic rods 13. An electric cylinder 14 is fixedly connected to the top of the work box 2. The output end of the electric cylinder 14 is fixedly connected to the support plate 15.
[0022] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting up the lifting component 3, the operator can activate the electric cylinder 14 to extend, thereby driving the support plate 15 to move upward, thereby driving the angle adjustment component 4, the tilt component 5 and the camera 6 to move upward, thereby adjusting the height of the camera 6. By setting up the telescopic rod 13, it can be ensured that the support plate 15 can move up and down stably.
[0023] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The angle adjustment component 4 includes a sleeve 16 fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 15, a rotary table 17 rotatably connected inside the sleeve 16, a first motor fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the sleeve 16, and the output end of the first motor fixedly connected to the rotary table 17.
[0024] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting the angle adjustment component 4, the operator can start the first motor to rotate and drive the turntable 17 to rotate, thereby driving the tilt component 5 and the camera 6 to rotate, and thus adjusting the orientation of the camera 6.
[0025] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The tilting component 5 includes a support block 18 fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top of the rotating platform 17. The support block 18 is rotatably connected to the camera 6. A second motor 19 is fixedly connected to the surface of the support block 18. The output end of the second motor 19 is fixedly connected to the camera 6.
[0026] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting the tilting component 5, the operator can start the second motor 19 to rotate and drive the camera 6 to rotate, thereby adjusting the tilt angle of the camera 6.
[0027] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The lighting assembly 7 includes a light 20 fixedly connected to the top of the camera 6, and a supplementary light 21 fixedly connected to the right side of the work box 2.
[0028] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the lighting component 7 allows the lighting lamp 20 to move with the camera 6, thereby illuminating the position captured by the camera 6, and the supplementary light 21 can illuminate the front of the device.
[0029] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 A reinforcing frame 22 is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame 8, and the end of the reinforcing frame 22 away from the support frame 8 is fixedly connected to the limiting frame 9.
[0030] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the stability of the installation of the limiting frame 9 can be improved by setting the reinforcing frame 22.
[0031] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: During use, the operator can install uprights 11 and wire ropes 12 on the bottom and sides of the vehicle. The uprights 11 and wire ropes 12 are small in size and will not obstruct the operation of the surrounding devices. This device adopts a tracked drive chassis 1, which gives the device better passability. The operator removes the bolts 10, places the wire ropes 12 in the limiting frame 9, and then tightens the bolts 10. Under the action of the wire ropes 12 and the limiting frame 9, the device can only move along the direction of the wire ropes 12, thereby improving the stability of the device during measurement. The device can adjust the height of the camera 6 through the lifting component 3, and adjust the orientation and tilt angle of the camera 6 through the angle adjustment component 4 and the tilt component 5. The lighting component 7 can illuminate the surrounding environment. The operator can adjust the movement of the camera 6 to capture images of the bottom and sides of the vehicle. The images captured by the camera 6 are remotely transmitted to the operator's display screen, which facilitates the operator's inspection of the vehicle. This device has a compact structure and can move under the vehicle for inspection.
[0032] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0033] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A track equipment inspection robot, comprising a tracked drive chassis (1), characterized in that: The tracked drive chassis (1) is fixedly connected to the top of a work box (2). The top of the work box (2) is provided with a lifting assembly (3). The top of the lifting assembly (3) is provided with an angle adjustment assembly (4). The top of the angle adjustment assembly (4) is provided with a tilting assembly (5). A camera (6) is provided above the work box (2). A post (11) is provided on the outside of the work box (2). A steel wire rope (12) is fixedly connected to the surface of the post (11). Support frames (8) are fixedly connected to both the front and back sides of the work box (2). A limit frame (9) is fixedly connected to the surface of the support frame (8). The limit frame (9) is slidably connected to the steel wire rope (12). A bolt (10) is threaded inside the limit frame (9). A lighting assembly (7) is provided on the surface of the work box (2).
2. The track equipment inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly (3) includes six telescopic rods (13) fixedly connected to the top of the work box (2). The telescopic rods (13) are evenly distributed in a ring on the top of the work box (2). A support plate (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic rods (13). An electric cylinder (14) is fixedly connected to the top of the work box (2). The output end of the electric cylinder (14) is fixedly connected to the support plate (15).
3. The track equipment inspection robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The angle adjustment assembly (4) includes a sleeve (16) fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (15). A rotating table (17) is rotatably connected inside the sleeve (16). A first motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the sleeve (16). The output end of the first motor is fixedly connected to the rotating table (17).
4. The track equipment inspection robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The tilting component (5) includes a support block (18) fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top of the rotating platform (17). The support block (18) is rotatably connected to the camera (6). A second motor (19) is fixedly connected to the surface of the support block (18). The output end of the second motor (19) is fixedly connected to the camera (6).
5. The track equipment inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting assembly (7) includes a lighting lamp (20) fixedly connected to the top of the camera (6), and a supplementary light (21) fixedly connected to the right side of the work box (2).
6. The track equipment inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcing frame (22) is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame (8), and the end of the reinforcing frame (22) away from the support frame (8) is fixedly connected to the limiting frame (9).