Pipeline measuring and probing tool
By using a universal joint-connected screw to drive a rolling mechanism, the problems of internal pipe impacts and stain removal are solved, achieving efficient inspection and equipment protection.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520473453.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-18
AI Technical Summary
Existing pipeline measurement and detection tools are prone to collisions when they deviate inside the pipeline, leading to equipment damage, and the dirt inside the pipeline is difficult to remove, affecting the detection results.
The first and second screws, connected by a universal joint, drive the rolling mechanism. The rolling mechanism fits against the pipe to avoid collisions and remove stains, and is inspected using a camera.
It improved the efficiency of the detection tools, extended the equipment life, and removed dirt from inside the pipes, ensuring the effectiveness of the detection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline exploration technology, specifically to a pipeline measurement and exploration tool. Background Technology
[0002] Because pipelines are prone to corrosion, blockage, or damage, they need to be inspected regularly using detection tools for preventative maintenance to extend their service life. However, when using existing pipeline measurement and detection tools, the probe head may collide with the pipeline after being inserted into it due to internal displacement, causing damage to the detection equipment and affecting its lifespan. Furthermore, after prolonged use, a large amount of dirt can easily accumulate inside the pipeline, and when the detection tool is used, the surface is easily covered with dirt, making it difficult to transmit images in real time. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a pipeline measurement and detection tool to solve the above problems. Through the universal joint, the first screw and the second screw can drive the rolling mechanism to move, so that the rolling mechanism can quickly fit with the pipeline, improving the efficiency of the detection tool and making it easier to keep the detection tool away from the pipeline.
[0004] This utility model achieves the above objectives through the following technical solutions:
[0005] A pipeline measurement and detection tool includes a first cylinder, a second cylinder, a universal joint, a housing, a camera, wires, a drive mechanism, a transmission mechanism, and several rolling mechanisms. A first screw is rotatably mounted inside the first cylinder, and a second screw is rotatably mounted inside the second cylinder. The first and second screws are connected to each other via a universal joint. The first and second cylinders are connected to each other via a bellows. The drive mechanism and the first screw are connected to each other via a transmission mechanism.
[0006] The first and second cylinders have movable grooves around their interior circumference. The first and second screws are threaded with internal threaded rings. The movable grooves and the rolling mechanism are connected to each other through a limiting mechanism. The rolling mechanism is connected to the internal threaded ring.
[0007] Furthermore, a camera is fixedly installed on the top side of the second cylinder, and the housing is connected to an electrical wire.
[0008] Furthermore, a housing is fixedly provided on the bottom side of the first cylinder, the driving mechanism includes a motor, a rotating rod is fixedly provided on the output end of the motor, the rotating rod is rotatably provided on the bottom side of the first cylinder, and the driving mechanism includes a first gear and a second gear, the second gear being fixedly provided on the shaft of the first screw.
[0009] Furthermore, the first gear is fixedly mounted on the shaft of the rotating rod, and the first gear meshes with the second gear.
[0010] Furthermore, the motor is fixedly mounted inside the housing.
[0011] Furthermore, the rolling mechanism includes a support rod, which is rotatably disposed outside the internal threaded ring, and the limiting mechanism includes a slide rod and a slide groove, with the slide rod fixedly disposed inside the movable groove.
[0012] Furthermore, the slide bar is slidably disposed inside the slide groove.
[0013] Furthermore, the groove is formed inside the support rod.
[0014] Furthermore, a roller is fixedly provided at one end of the support rod.
[0015] Furthermore, a rubber plate is fixedly installed inside the movable groove.
[0016] With the above structure, when using this device, firstly, the operator places the probing tool inside the pipe. Then, the motor drives the gear to move the internal threaded ring via the first screw. Next, the rolling mechanism on the internal threaded ring moves, and the sliding rod on the limiting mechanism limits the sliding groove on the support rod. Then, the roller on the rolling mechanism abuts against the pipe. At the same time, the first screw rotates and drives the rolling mechanism on the second screw to move via the universal joint. Subsequently, the roller abuts against the pipe. After installation, the device is inspected using a camera. After use, the rolling mechanism is stored in the movable slot.
[0017] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the universal joint allows the first and second screws to drive the rolling mechanism to move, thereby enabling the rolling mechanism to quickly fit into the pipe, improving work efficiency, facilitating the separation of the inspection tool from the pipe, keeping the camera away from dirt inside the pipe, preventing collisions with the pipe, and extending its service life to a certain extent. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention close to the motor shaft;
[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;
[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B;
[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point C.
[0024] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:
[0025] 1. First cylinder; 2. Limiting mechanism; 3. Second cylinder; 4. Camera; 5. Rubber plate; 6. Internal threaded ring; 7. Rolling mechanism; 8. Transmission mechanism; 9. Drive mechanism; 10. Bellows; 11. Wire; 12. Housing; 13. Movable groove; 14. First screw; 15. Universal joint; 16. Second screw; 201. Slide rod; 202. Slide groove; 701. Support rod; 702. Roller; 801. First gear; 802. Second gear; 901. Motor; 902. Rotating rod. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0027] See Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a pipeline measurement and inspection tool, including a first cylinder 1, a second cylinder 3, a universal joint 15, a housing 12, a camera 4, a wire 11, a drive mechanism 9, and a transmission mechanism 8. A first screw 14 is rotatably mounted inside the first cylinder 1, and the universal joint 15 facilitates the first screw 14 driving another screw. The threads of the first screw 14 and the second screw 16 are opposite, facilitating the opening of the rolling mechanism 7. A second screw 16 is rotatably mounted inside the second cylinder 3. The first screw 14 and the second screw 16 are connected to each other via the universal joint 15. The first cylinder 1 and the second cylinder 3 are connected to each other via a bellows 10, which facilitates the connection between the second cylinder 3 and the first cylinder 1, and also facilitates the movement of the inspection tool within the pipeline. The drive mechanism 9 and the first screw 14 are connected to each other via the transmission mechanism 8, which facilitates the drive mechanism 9 in driving the first screw 14 to rotate.
[0028] Furthermore, a camera 4 is fixedly installed on the top side of the second cylindrical body 3, the housing 12 is connected to the wire 11, the housing 12 is fixedly installed on the bottom side of the first cylindrical body 1, the driving mechanism 9 includes a motor 901, a rotating rod 902 is fixedly installed at the output end of the motor 901, the rotating rod 902 is rotatably installed on the bottom side of the first cylindrical body 1, the driving mechanism 9 includes a first gear 801 and a second gear 802, the second gear 802 is fixedly installed on the rod body of the first screw 14, and the first gear 801 is fixedly installed on the rotating rod 902. The rod body has the first gear 801 meshing with the second gear 802. The motor 901 is fixedly installed inside the housing 12. Specifically, the probing tool is placed inside the pipe, and then the motor 901 drives the gear to move the internal thread ring 6 through the first screw 14. Then the rolling mechanism 7 on the internal thread ring 6 moves, and the limiting mechanism 2 limits the support rod 701, so that the roller 702 on the rolling mechanism 7 can abut against the pipe, thereby keeping the camera 4 away from the dirt inside the pipe and preventing collision with the pipe.
[0029] The first cylinder 1 and the second cylinder 3 have movable grooves 13 around their interior circumference. The movable grooves 13 facilitate the storage of the rolling mechanism 7. The first screw 14 and the second screw 16 are threaded with internal threaded rings 6. The internal threaded rings 6 facilitate the movement of the rolling mechanism 7 in conjunction with the screws, allowing the rolling mechanism 7 to fit against the inner wall of the pipe for easy subsequent movement. The movable grooves 13 and the rolling mechanism 7 are connected to each other by a limiting mechanism 2. The limiting mechanism 2 facilitates the opening of the rolling mechanism 7 during movement, allowing the rolling mechanism 7 to fit against the pipe wall and enabling the probing tool to move along the inner wall of the pipe. The rolling mechanism 7 is connected to the internal threaded ring 6.
[0030] Furthermore, the rolling mechanism 7 includes a support rod 701, which is rotatably disposed outside the internal threaded ring 6. The limiting mechanism 2 includes a slide rod 201 and a sliding groove 202. The slide rod 201 is fixedly disposed inside the movable groove 13 and slidably disposed inside the sliding groove 202. The sliding groove 202 is opened inside the support rod 701. A roller 702 is fixedly disposed at one end of the support rod 701. Specifically, the motor 901 drives the gear to move the internal threaded ring 6 through the first screw 14. Then, the rolling mechanism 7 on the internal threaded ring 6 moves, and the slide rod 201 on the limiting mechanism 2 limits the sliding groove 202 on the support rod 701, thereby allowing the rolling mechanism 7 to open and allowing the roller 702 on the rolling mechanism 7 to abut against the pipe, facilitating the movement of the inspection tool on the inner wall of the pipe. A rubber plate 5 is fixedly disposed inside the movable groove 13 to facilitate the separation of the movable groove 13 and prevent foreign objects from entering.
[0031] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A pipeline measurement and detection tool, comprising a first cylinder (1), characterized in that, It also includes a second cylinder (3), a universal joint (15), a housing (12), a camera (4), a wire (11), a drive mechanism (9), a transmission mechanism (8), and several rolling mechanisms (7). The first cylinder (1) is rotatably provided with a first screw (14), and the second cylinder (3) is rotatably provided with a second screw (16). The first screw (14) and the second screw (16) are connected to each other through a universal joint (15). The first cylinder (1) and the second cylinder (3) are connected to each other through a bellows (10). The drive mechanism (9) and the first screw (14) are connected to each other through the transmission mechanism (8). The first cylinder (1) and the second cylinder (3) have movable grooves (13) around their interior. The first screw (14) and the second screw (16) are threaded with internal thread rings (6). The movable grooves (13) and the rolling mechanism (7) are connected to each other through a limiting mechanism (2). The rolling mechanism (7) is connected to the internal thread ring (6).
2. The pipeline measurement and detection tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A camera (4) is fixedly installed on the top side of the second cylinder (3), and the housing (12) is connected to the wire (11).
3. The pipeline measurement and detection tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A housing (12) is fixedly provided on the bottom side of the first cylinder (1). The driving mechanism (9) includes a motor (901). A rotating rod (902) is fixedly provided at the output end of the motor (901). The rotating rod (902) is rotatably provided on the bottom side of the first cylinder (1). The driving mechanism (9) includes a first gear (801) and a second gear (802). The second gear (802) is fixedly provided on the rod body of the first screw (14).
4. The pipeline measurement and detection tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first gear (801) is fixedly mounted on the shaft of the rotating rod (902), and the first gear (801) meshes with the second gear (802).
5. The pipeline measurement and detection tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The motor (901) is fixedly installed inside the housing (12).
6. The pipeline measurement and detection tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rolling mechanism (7) includes a support rod (701), which is rotatably disposed outside the internal threaded ring (6). The limiting mechanism (2) includes a slide rod (201) and a slide groove (202), which is fixedly disposed inside the movable groove (13).
7. The pipeline measurement and detection tool according to claim 6, characterized in that: The slide bar (201) is slidably disposed inside the slide groove (202).
8. The pipeline measurement and detection tool according to claim 6, characterized in that: The groove (202) is formed inside the support rod (701).
9. The pipeline measurement and detection tool according to claim 6, characterized in that: A roller (702) is fixedly installed at one end of the support rod (701).
10. The pipeline measurement and detection tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber plate (5) is fixedly installed inside the movable groove (13).