Intelligent inspection device

By using the lifting and moving components of the intelligent inspection device, combined with cameras and motor drives, automated canopy inspection is achieved, solving the problem of low efficiency in traditional manual inspection and improving inspection efficiency and accuracy.

CN223553369UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14EAST CHINA JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY +1
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Application Number
CN202423109896.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-16

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Technical Problem

Traditional manual inspection stations with canopies are inefficient, have inconsistent judgment standards, and are easily affected by personnel fatigue and the environment, resulting in poor inspection results.

Method used

Design an intelligent inspection device, including a lifting component, a moving component, and an inspection vehicle. The device achieves automated inspection through a track component, uses a camera to collect images of the canopy, and combines a signal transceiver and a motor drive to achieve automatic docking and movement, thus realizing comprehensive canopy inspection.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient and standardized canopy inspection, reduces manual intervention, improves inspection efficiency and accuracy, and adapts to various environmental conditions.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an intelligent inspection device which is used for inspecting a canopy of a platform, the canopy is fixed on the platform through stand columns, the intelligent inspection device comprises a lifting assembly, a moving assembly, a track assembly and an inspection vehicle, the track assembly comprises a first track and a second track, the first track is arranged above the canopy, and the second track is arranged above the canopy. The moving assembly is movably connected with the lifting assembly through the platform part, the lifting assembly is arranged on the stand column, the moving assembly is movably connected with the second track, the second track corresponds to the first track in position, the second track is movably connected with the inspection vehicle, and the inspection vehicle is provided with a walking mechanism and a camera. The lifting assembly drives the moving assembly, the second track and the inspection vehicle to be lifted to the expected height, then the moving assembly drives the second track to move to be in butt joint with the first track, the walking mechanism drives the inspection vehicle to move to the first track from the second track, the camera collects images on the canopy, and therefore inspection of the canopy is completed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inspection technology, and in particular to an intelligent inspection device. Background Technology

[0002] As an integral part of the station, the canopy plays an important role in the normal operation of the station. Over time, it is inevitable that foreign objects or damage will pose safety hazards. Traditionally, the inspection of the canopy mainly relies on manual labor. This method is inefficient and has inconsistent judgment standards. In addition, manual inspection is easily affected by personnel fatigue, subjective judgment differences, and harsh environments, resulting in low inspection efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above situation, it is necessary to provide an intelligent inspection device to address the problem of low inspection efficiency of platform canopies in existing technologies.

[0004] An intelligent inspection device is provided for inspecting the canopy of a platform. The intelligent inspection device includes a lifting component, a moving component, a track component, and an inspection vehicle. The track component includes a first track and a second track. The first track is located above the canopy. The moving component is movably connected to the lifting component via a platform. The lifting component is mounted on a column. The second track is movably connected to the moving component. The lifting component drives the platform to rise and fall so that the second track corresponds to the position of the first track. The moving component drives the second track to move closer to or away from the first track. The inspection vehicle is movably connected to the second track. The inspection vehicle is equipped with a walking mechanism and a camera. The walking mechanism drives the inspection vehicle to move along the first track or the second track.

[0005] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0006] The lifting component drives the moving component, the second track, and the inspection vehicle to be raised to the expected height. Then, the moving component drives the second track to move and connect with the first track. The walking mechanism drives the inspection vehicle to move from the second track to the first track. The walking mechanism continues to drive the inspection vehicle to walk on the first track. During the walking process, the camera collects images on the canopy, thereby completing the inspection of the canopy.

[0007] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes a control mechanism, a first motor, a first synchronous belt, a carriage, and a lifting bracket. The control mechanism includes a control box and a control switch. The control box is mounted on the column. The control switch is electrically connected to the control box and the first motor. The first motor is connected to the carriage via the first synchronous belt. The column is provided with a lifting bracket, and the opposite sides of the carriage are movably connected to the lifting bracket.

[0008] Furthermore, a first limiter is provided on one side of the column, and the first limiter is adjacent to the lifting bracket.

[0009] Furthermore, the moving component includes a second motor, a guide rail, a second synchronous belt, and a slider platform. The second motor and the guide rail are both disposed on the platform portion. The second motor is disposed on one side of the guide rail. The second motor is connected to the slider platform via the second synchronous belt. The slider platform is connected to the second track. The second synchronous belt is disposed on the guide rail. The guide rail is recessed to form a groove. The slider platform has a protrusion. The groove and the protrusion are adapted to each other. A plurality of second limiters are provided on one side of the guide rail.

[0010] Furthermore, the slider platform and the second track are movably connected by a plurality of clamping blocks, and the plurality of clamping blocks are screwed to the slider platform.

[0011] Furthermore, the walking mechanism includes two third motors, two walking wheels, and several auxiliary wheels. The two third motors are located on opposite sides of the inspection vehicle, and the two walking wheels are located inside the inspection vehicle. The third motors are connected to the walking wheels, and several auxiliary wheels are provided around the perimeter of the inspection vehicle. The two walking wheels and several auxiliary wheels are respectively adapted to the first track and the second track.

[0012] Furthermore, the canopy is provided with an extension, which is located on the side of the first track facing the second track. The extension is connected to the lifting bracket, and a third limiter is provided on the extension.

[0013] Furthermore, a signal transceiver is installed on the top of the inspection vehicle, and the signal transceiver is electrically connected to the camera. The second motor and the third motor are both electrically connected to the signal transceiver. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent inspection device of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent inspection device of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mobile component of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the inspection vehicle of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Lifting assembly; 11. Control mechanism; 111. Control box; 112. Control switch; 12. First motor; 13. First synchronous belt; 14. Lifting bracket; 15. First limiter; 16. Slide carriage; 2. Moving assembly; 21. Second motor; 22. Guide rail; 221. Groove; 222. Second limiter; 23. Second synchronous belt; 24. Sliding platform; 25. Clamping block; 3. Track assembly; 31. First track; 32. Second track; 4. Inspection vehicle; 41. Walking mechanism; 411. Third motor; 412. Walking wheel; 413. Auxiliary wheel; 42. Camera; 43. Signal transceiver; 5. Platform section; 6. Extension section; 61. Third limiter; 7. Canopy; 8. Column. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this utility model will be more thorough and complete.

[0020] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Furthermore, the various embodiments of the invention, the features within those embodiments, and the features of the embodiments may be freely combined without obvious conflict or contradiction.

[0022] An intelligent inspection device is used to inspect the canopy 7 of a platform. The canopy 7 is fixed to the platform by columns 8. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the intelligent inspection device includes a lifting component 1, a moving component 2, a track component 3, and an inspection vehicle 4.

[0023] Specifically, such as Figures 1 to 4As shown, the lifting assembly 1 is mounted on the column 8. The lifting assembly 1 drives the platform section 5 to rise and fall, so that the second track 32 corresponds to the first track 31. The lifting assembly 1 includes a control mechanism 11, a first motor 12, a first synchronous belt 13, a lifting bracket 14, and a carriage 16. The control mechanism 11 includes a control box 111 and a control switch 112. The control box 111 is located on one side of the column 8. The control switch 112 is electrically connected to both the control box 111 and the first motor 12. The first motor 12 is connected to the carriage 16 via the first synchronous belt 13. The lifting bracket 14 is mounted on the column 8, and the opposite sides of the carriage 16 are slidably connected to the lifting bracket 14. A first limiter 15 is provided on the column 8, adjacent to the lifting bracket 14. The first motor 12 is started by the control switch 112, and the first synchronous belt 13 drives the carriage 16, causing the platform section 5 to rise and fall along the lifting bracket 14. The first limiter 15 is located on one side below the lifting bracket 14, thereby limiting the downward movement range of the platform section 5.

[0024] Specifically, the track assembly 3 includes a first track 31 and a second track 32, which are positioned correspondingly. The first track 31 is located above the canopy 7. The slider platform 24 is connected to the second track 32 by multiple clamps 25, which are screwed onto the slider platform 24. The inspection vehicle 4 is rolled onto the second track 32. The canopy 7 has an extension 6 located on the side of the first track 31 facing the second track 32. The extension 6 is connected to the lifting bracket 14 and has a third limiter 61. The first motor 12 drives the first synchronous belt 13 to drive the carriage 16 and raise the platform 5. The extension 6 extends the height by which the carriage 16 raises the platform 5, so that after the platform 5 moves above the canopy 7, the third limiter 61 limits the height of the raised section. At this time, the first track 31 and the second track 32 are at the same horizontal level.

[0025] Specifically, the moving component 2 is connected to the lifting component 1 via the platform part 5. The moving component 2 has a second track 32 and an inspection vehicle 4 connected from bottom to top. The moving component 2 is used to drive the second track 32 closer to or further away from the first track 31. The moving component 2 includes a second motor 21, a guide rail 22, a second synchronous belt 23, and a slider platform 24. The second motor 21 and the guide rail 22 are both located on the platform part 5. The second motor 21 is located on one side of the guide rail 22 and is connected to the slider platform 24 via the second synchronous belt 23. The second synchronous belt 23 is located on the guide rail 22, which is recessed. A groove 221 is formed, and a protrusion (not shown) is provided on the slider platform 24. The groove 221 and the protrusion are adapted to each other. The guide rail 22 is slidably connected to the slider platform 24. Multiple second limiters 222 are provided at intervals on one side of the guide rail 22. The second motor 21 is electrically connected to the signal transceiver 43. The signal transceiver 43 controls the second motor 21 to drive the second synchronous belt 23. The second synchronous belt 23 drives the slider platform 24 to slide on the guide rail 22. The second limiter 222 is sensed by the slider platform 24, thereby limiting the sliding range of the second track 32, so that the inspection vehicle 4 can move closer to or away from the first track 31.

[0026] Specifically, the inspection vehicle 4 is equipped with a walking mechanism 41, a camera 42, and a signal transceiver 43. The walking mechanism 41 is used to drive the inspection vehicle 4 to move. The walking mechanism 41 includes two third motors 411, two walking wheels 412, and multiple auxiliary wheels 413. The two third motors 411 are located on opposite sides of the inspection vehicle 4, and the two walking wheels 412 are located inside the inspection vehicle 4. The third motors 411 are connected to the walking wheels 412. Multiple auxiliary wheels 413 are provided around the inspection vehicle 4. The two walking wheels 412 and multiple auxiliary wheels 413 are respectively adapted to the first track 31 and the second track 32. The transceiver 43 is electrically connected to the camera 42, and the third motor 411 is electrically connected to the transceiver 43. The transceiver 43 controls the third motor 411 to drive the walking wheel 412 to move along the first track 31 or the second track 32. The first track 31 and the second track 32 are both I-beams. Multiple auxiliary wheels 413 are set on the side and bottom of the inspection vehicle 4. The multiple auxiliary wheels 413 are respectively in contact with the side and the bottom of the top of the first track 31 or the second track 32 to ensure that the inspection vehicle 4 always moves on the first track 31 or the second track 32 during the movement. When the inspection vehicle 4 moves to the first track 31, the transceiver 43 controls the camera 42 to start collecting images of the canopy 7. The adjacent camera 42 is equipped with a supplementary light (not shown), which can increase the usage scenarios for weather or time periods with poor lighting.

[0027] Specifically, when preparing for inspection, the operator can place the inspection vehicle 4 on the second track 32, click the control switch 112 to start it, and use the first motor 12 to drive the first synchronous belt 13 to drive the carriage 16 and drive the platform 5 to rise and fall. The extension part 6 extends the height of the carriage 61 that drives the platform 5 to rise, so that after the platform 5 moves above the canopy 7, the third limiter 61 limits the lifting height. At this time, the first track 31 and the second track 32 are at the same horizontal level. The signal transceiver 43 controls the second motor 21 to drive the second synchronous belt 23. The second synchronous belt 23 drives the slider platform 24 to slide on the guide rail 22. The slider platform 24 senses the second limiter 222, which limits the sliding range of the second track 32. When the inspection vehicle 4 approaches the first track 31, the signal transceiver 43 controls the third motor 411 to drive the walking wheels 412 from the second track 32 to the first track 31. In low light conditions, supplementary lights can be turned on. The signal transceiver 43 controls the camera 42 to start collecting images of the canopy 7, and then the collected images are transmitted back to the control terminal through the signal generator 413. When the inspection is over, the operator controls the third motor 411 to drive the inspection vehicle 4 from the first track 31 to the second track 32, controls the second motor 21 to drive the slider platform 24 to reset, controls the first motor 12 to drive the first synchronous belt 13 to drive the slide 16 to descend, and uses the first limiter 15 to limit the movement, thus realizing the recovery of the inspection vehicle 4.

[0028] In this invention, the lifting assembly 1 drives the moving assembly 2, the second track 32, and the inspection vehicle 4 to be raised to the expected height. Then, the moving assembly 2 drives the second track 32 to move and connect with the first track 31. The walking mechanism 41 drives the inspection vehicle 4 to move from the second track 32 to the first track 31. The walking mechanism 41 continues to drive the inspection vehicle 4 to walk on the first track 31. During the walking process, the camera 42 collects images of the canopy 7. Then, the collected images are transmitted back to the control terminal through the signal generator 413, thereby completing the inspection of the canopy 7.

[0029] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0030] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of the implementation of this utility model, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent inspection device for inspecting the canopy of a platform, wherein the canopy is fixed to the platform by columns, characterized in that: The intelligent inspection device includes a lifting component, a moving component, a track component, and an inspection vehicle. The track component includes a first track and a second track. The first track is located above the canopy. The moving component is movably connected to the lifting component via a platform. The lifting component is located on the column. The second track is movably connected to the moving component. The lifting component drives the platform to rise and fall so that the second track corresponds to the position of the first track. The moving component drives the second track to move closer to or away from the first track. The inspection vehicle is movably connected to the second track. The inspection vehicle is equipped with a walking mechanism and a camera. The walking mechanism drives the inspection vehicle to move along the first track or the second track.

2. The intelligent inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a control mechanism, a first motor, a first synchronous belt, a carriage, and a lifting bracket. The control mechanism includes a control box and a control switch. The control box is mounted on the column. The control switch is electrically connected to the control box and the first motor. The first motor is connected to the carriage via the first synchronous belt. The column is equipped with a lifting bracket, and the opposite sides of the carriage are movably connected to the lifting bracket.

3. The intelligent inspection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first limiter is provided on one side of the column, and the first limiter is adjacent to the lifting bracket.

4. The intelligent inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving component includes a second motor, a guide rail, a second synchronous belt, and a slider platform. The second motor and the guide rail are both mounted on the platform. The second motor is located on one side of the guide rail. The second motor is connected to the slider platform via the second synchronous belt. The slider platform is connected to the second track. The second synchronous belt is mounted on the guide rail. The guide rail has a recessed groove. The slider platform has a protrusion. The groove and the protrusion are adapted to each other. A plurality of second limiters are provided on one side of the guide rail.

5. The intelligent inspection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slider platform and the second track are movably connected by a number of clamping blocks, and the clamping blocks are screwed to the slider platform.

6. The intelligent inspection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The walking mechanism includes two third motors, two walking wheels, and several auxiliary wheels. The two third motors are located on opposite sides of the inspection vehicle, and the two walking wheels are located inside the inspection vehicle. The third motors are connected to the walking wheels. Several auxiliary wheels are provided around the perimeter of the inspection vehicle. The two walking wheels and several auxiliary wheels are respectively adapted to the first track and the second track.

7. The intelligent inspection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: An extension is provided on the canopy, the extension is located on the side of the first track facing the second track, the extension is connected to the lifting bracket, and a third limiter is provided on the extension.

8. The intelligent inspection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inspection vehicle is equipped with a signal transceiver on its top, which is electrically connected to the camera. The second motor and the third motor are both electrically connected to the signal transceiver.