Pipeline detection robot

By designing a combination of a transparent glass cover and a cleaning pad on the pipeline inspection robot, the problem of water splashing affecting camera capture was solved, resulting in clear inspection images and improved inspection efficiency.

CN223794896UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13GUANGDONG RUIDONG SURVEY FOUNDATION ENG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520665907.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-09
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When existing pipe inspection robots inspect sewer pipes, the splashing water can affect the camera's image quality, causing delays in the inspection process.

Method used

A pipeline inspection robot was designed, which uses a transparent glass cover to cover the camera and uses a cleaning pad driven by a hydraulic cylinder and a motor to wipe away water splashes, so as to keep the camera capturing clear images.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents water splashes from affecting camera capture, ensuring clear images during the inspection process and improving inspection efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of pipeline detection, and discloses a pipeline detection robot. Comprising a machine table body, driving wheels are rotationally connected to the two sides of the machine table body, a transmission line is fixedly connected to one side of the machine table body, a supporting rod is rotationally connected to the top end of the machine table body, a mounting block is rotationally connected to the top end of the supporting rod, and a first hydraulic cylinder is rotationally connected to one side of the mounting block; according to the device, a second hydraulic cylinder is started to push a push block, a motor, a mounting plate and a cleaning pad to move towards one side together until the cleaning pad is moved to one side of a cover plate, and the motor can be started to drive a rotating shaft, the mounting plate and the cleaning pad to rotate together; therefore, when the cleaning pad rotates circumferentially, water spots on the cover plate can be wiped off, so that one side of the camera can be kept to shoot clear images, and the problem that water flow in a sewer may splash onto the camera is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline inspection technology, and more specifically, to a pipeline inspection robot. Background Technology

[0002] Pipeline inspection robots are intelligent inspection devices used in scenarios such as municipal drainage, petrochemical, and industrial pipelines. Equipped with high-definition cameras, sensors, and navigation systems, they can automatically inspect the internal structure, defects, and environmental parameters of pipelines, thereby facilitating pipeline maintenance.

[0003] In existing technologies, when using a pipe inspection robot to inspect the inside of a sewer pipe, the inside of the sewer pipe is relatively humid and the water flow inside is quite complex. Therefore, when the pipe robot is inspecting the area in front, the water flow inside the sewer pipe may cause water to splash onto the camera, which will affect the camera's ability to capture the image in front, thus delaying the inspection progress. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, this utility model proposes a pipeline inspection robot.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a pipeline inspection robot, comprising a machine body, drive wheels rotatably connected to both sides of the machine body, a transmission line fixedly connected to one side of the machine body, a support rod rotatably connected to the top of the machine body, a mounting block rotatably connected to the top of the support rod, a first hydraulic cylinder rotatably connected to one side of the mounting block, the bottom of the first hydraulic cylinder rotatably connected to the top of the machine body, a camera fixedly connected to one side of the mounting block, two sets of lighting lamps fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the mounting block, a cover plate mounted on one side of the camera by screws, the cover plate being made of transparent glass, a side plate fixedly connected to one side of the camera, a second hydraulic cylinder fixedly connected to one side of the side plate, a push block fixedly connected to the output end of the second hydraulic cylinder, a motor fixedly connected to one side of the push block, a rotating shaft fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, a mounting plate fixedly connected to one side of the rotating shaft, and a cleaning pad fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate, the cleaning pad being attached to one side of the cover plate.

[0006] Furthermore, a sliding groove is provided on one side of the side plate, a limiting rod is fixedly connected to the top of the push block, the limiting rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove, and a block is fixedly connected to one end of the limiting rod.

[0007] Furthermore, a stop block is fixed to the side of the machine body away from the transmission line. One side of the stop block is inclined. There are two sets of the stop blocks, which are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the machine body.

[0008] Furthermore, a base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of one side of the machine body, the base plate is inclined, and rollers are rotatably connected to the bottom of the base plate.

[0009] Furthermore, a protective sleeve is fixed to one side of the machine body, the inner wall of the protective sleeve is fitted onto the outer wall of the transmission line, and the outer wall of the protective sleeve is provided with multiple sets of inclined plates.

[0010] Furthermore, a pull rod is fixed to the top of the machine body, and the pull rod is U-shaped.

[0011] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model of a pipeline inspection robot are as follows:

[0012] By activating the second hydraulic cylinder, the pusher block, motor, mounting plate, and cleaning pad are moved to one side together until the cleaning pad is moved to one side of the cover plate. Then, the motor can be activated to drive the rotating shaft, mounting plate, and cleaning pad to rotate together. Since the cleaning pad is attached to one side of the cover plate, the water splashes on the cover plate can be wiped away when the cleaning pad rotates in a circle, thus ensuring that the camera can capture a clear image from one side, solving the problem that water from the sewer may splash onto the camera. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point A.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the camera structure in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the other side of the overall structure in this utility model.

[0018] In the picture:

[0019] 1. Machine body; 2. Drive wheel; 3. Transmission line; 4. Support rod; 5. First hydraulic cylinder; 6. Mounting block; 7. Camera; 8. Lighting lamp; 9. Side plate; 10. Cover plate; 11. Screw; 12. Second hydraulic cylinder; 13. Push block; 14. Motor; 15. Mounting plate; 16. Cleaning pad; 17. Limit rod; 18. Square block; 19. Stop block; 20. Base plate; 21. Roller; 22. Protective sleeve; 23. Pull rod. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] Reference Figure 1-5 A pipeline inspection robot includes a machine body 1, drive wheels 2 rotatably connected to both sides of the machine body 1, a transmission line 3 fixedly connected to one side of the machine body 1, a support rod 4 rotatably connected to the top of the machine body 1, a mounting block 6 rotatably connected to the top of the support rod 4, a first hydraulic cylinder 5 rotatably connected to one side of the mounting block 6, the bottom of the first hydraulic cylinder 5 rotatably connected to the top of the machine body 1, a camera 7 fixedly connected to one side of the mounting block 6, and two sets of lighting lamps 8 fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the mounting block 6. A cover plate 10 is installed on one side of the camera 7 by screws 11. The cover plate 10 is made of transparent glass. A side plate 9 is fixed to one side of the camera 7. A second hydraulic cylinder 12 is fixed to one side of the side plate 9. A push block 13 is fixed to the output end of the second hydraulic cylinder 12. A motor 14 is fixed to one side of the push block 13. A rotating shaft is fixed to the output end of the motor 14. A mounting plate 15 is fixed to one side of the rotating shaft. A cleaning pad 16 is fixed to one side of the mounting plate 15. The cleaning pad 16 is attached to one side of the cover plate 10.

[0023] To address the issue of water splashing onto camera 7 in the sewer, a pipe robot can be placed inside the sewer pipe for internal inspection. Driven by the drive wheels 2, the robot body 1 moves to one side. When adjusting the height of camera 7, the first hydraulic cylinder 5 is activated, pushing the mounting block 6 upwards. Two sets of support rods 4 provide stable support to the bottom of the mounting block 6. A lighting lamp 8 illuminates the inner wall of the pipe, allowing camera 7 to observe the pipe's condition. A glass cover 10 blocks splashed water. (The last sentence appears to be incomplete and possibly refers to further details about the cover 10.) During cleaning, the second hydraulic cylinder 12 can be activated to push the push block 13 to one side. When the push block 13 moves, it will drive the motor 14, the mounting plate 15 and the cleaning pad 16 to move to one side together until the cleaning pad 16 is moved to one side of the cover plate 10. Then the motor 14 can be activated to drive the rotating shaft set at the output end to rotate. When the rotating shaft rotates, it will drive the mounting plate 15 and the cleaning pad 16 on one side to rotate together. Since the cleaning pad 16 is attached to one side of the cover plate 10, the water droplets on the cover plate 10 can be wiped away when the cleaning pad 16 rotates in a circle, so that the camera 7 can capture a clear image.

[0024] Reference Figure 4 A sliding groove is provided on one side of the side plate 9, and a limiting rod 17 is fixedly connected to the top of the push block 13. The limiting rod 17 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove, and a block 18 is fixedly connected to one end of the limiting rod 17.

[0025] By setting a limiting rod 17 at the top of the push block 13, the limiting rod 17 can slide on the inner wall of the slide groove when the push block 13 moves. The movement trajectory of the push block 13 can be limited by the cooperation of the limiting rod 17 and the slide groove. By setting a block 18, the limiting rod 17 can be prevented from moving out of the inside of the slide groove.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 A stop block 19 is fixed to the side of the machine body 1 away from the transmission line 3. One side of the stop block 19 is inclined. There are two sets of stop blocks 19, which are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the machine body 1.

[0027] By setting blocks 19 on both sides of the machine body 1, when an obstacle is encountered in front of the drive wheel 2, the obstacle can be guided to both sides by tilting one side of the block 19, thereby making it easier to maintain the stability of the drive wheel 2's movement.

[0028] Reference Figure 2 A base plate 20 is fixedly connected to the bottom of one side of the machine body 1. The base plate 20 is inclined and a roller 21 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the base plate 20.

[0029] By setting an inclined base plate 20 at the bottom of the machine body 1, when encountering soft obstacles below, the base plate 20 can guide the soft obstacles downwards, and the rollers 21 can be used to smooth out the soft obstacles, preventing the obstacles from blocking the bottom of the machine body 1.

[0030] Reference Figure 5 A protective sleeve 22 is fixedly connected to one side of the machine body 1. The inner wall of the protective sleeve 22 is fitted onto the outer wall of the transmission line 3. The outer wall of the protective sleeve 22 is provided with multiple sets of inclined plates.

[0031] By setting a protective sleeve 22 on one side of the machine body 1, the connection between the transmission line 3 and the machine body 1 can be protected. By setting multiple sets of inclined plates on the outer wall of the protective sleeve 22, the stability of the protective sleeve 22 can be improved.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 A pull rod 23 is fixedly connected to the top of the machine body 1, and the pull rod 23 is U-shaped.

[0033] By setting a U-shaped pull rod 23 at the top of the machine body 1, it is easy to pull the pull rod 23 to carry the inspection robot.

[0034] Working Principle: To address the issue of water splashing onto the camera 7 in the sewer, a pipe robot can be placed inside the sewer pipe for internal inspection. A protective sleeve 22 on one side of the main body 1 protects the connection between the transmission line 3 and the main body 1. Drive wheels 2 move the main body 1 to one side. Stops 19 on both sides of the main body 1 guide obstacles encountered in front of the drive wheels 2, ensuring stable movement. When encountering soft obstacles below, the base plate 20 guides the obstacles downwards, and rollers 21 smooth them out, preventing blockage at the bottom of the main body 1. To adjust the height of the camera 7, the first hydraulic cylinder 5 is activated, pushing the mounting block 6 upwards. Two sets of support rods 4 provide stable support to the bottom of the mounting block 6. A lighting lamp 8 illuminates the inner wall of the pipe. To facilitate the camera 7's observation of the pipeline ahead, a glass cover 10 is installed to block splashing water. When the cover 10 needs cleaning, the second hydraulic cylinder 12 is activated, pushing the push block 13 to one side. As the push block 13 moves, it drives the motor 14, mounting plate 15, and cleaning pad 16 to move to one side as well. When the push block 13 moves, it causes the limiting rod 17 to slide on the inner wall of the chute. The movement of the push block 13 is guided by the cooperation of the limiting rod 17 and the chute. The track is limited by setting a block 18 to prevent the limit rod 17 from moving out of the slide. When the cleaning pad 16 is moved to one side of the cover plate 10, the motor 14 can be started and the output shaft can be driven to rotate. When the shaft rotates, it will drive the mounting plate 15 and the cleaning pad 16 on one side to rotate together. Since the cleaning pad 16 is attached to one side of the cover plate 10, the water droplets on the cover plate 10 can be wiped away when the cleaning pad 16 rotates in a circle, so that the camera 7 can capture a clear image.

[0035] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A pipe inspection robot, characterized by, Including machine body (1), both sides of machine body (1) are rotatably connected with driving wheel (2), one side of machine body (1) is fixedly connected with transmission line (3), the top end of machine body (1) is rotatably connected with support rod (4), the top end of support rod (4) is rotatably connected with mounting block (6), one side of mounting block (6) is rotatably connected with first hydraulic cylinder (5), the bottom of first hydraulic cylinder (5) is rotatably connected at the top end of machine body (1), one side of mounting block (6) is fixedly connected with camera (7), the top end and bottom of mounting block (6) are fixedly connected with two groups of illuminating lamps (8), one side of camera (7) is provided with cover plate (10) through screw (11), the material of cover plate (10) is transparent glass, one side of camera (7) is fixedly connected with side plate (9), one side of side plate (9) is fixedly connected with second hydraulic cylinder (12), the output end of second hydraulic cylinder (12) is fixedly connected with push block (13), one side of push block (13) is fixedly connected with motor (14), the output end of motor (14) is fixedly connected with rotating shaft, one side of rotating shaft is fixedly connected with mounting plate (15), one side of mounting plate (15) is fixedly connected with cleaning pad (16), cleaning pad (16) is attached to one side of cover plate (10).

2. The pipe inspection robot of claim 1, wherein, One side of side plate (9) is provided with sliding groove, the top end of push block (13) is fixedly connected with limiting rod (17), limiting rod (17) is slidably connected with the inner wall of sliding groove, one end of limiting rod (17) is fixedly connected with block (18).

3. The pipe inspection robot of claim 2, wherein, One side of machine body (1) away from transmission line (3) is fixedly connected with stop block (19), one side of stop block (19) is inclinedly arranged, stop block (19) is provided with two groups and is symmetrically distributed on both sides of machine body (1).

4. The pipe inspection robot of claim 3, wherein, The bottom of one side of machine body (1) is fixedly connected with bottom plate (20), the bottom plate (20) is inclinedly arranged, the bottom of bottom plate (20) is rotatably connected with roller (21).

5. A pipe inspection robot according to claim 4, wherein One side of machine body (1) is fixedly connected with protective sleeve (22), the inner wall of protective sleeve (22) is sleeved on the outer wall of transmission line (3), the outer wall of protective sleeve (22) is provided with multiple inclined plates.

6. A pipe inspection robot according to claim 5, wherein The top end of machine body (1) is fixedly connected with pull rod (23), the shape of pull rod (23) is U-shaped.