Inspection robot

By using electric push rods and adjustment components in conjunction with turntables, gears, and motors, the height and angle of the inspection robot's camera can be adjusted, solving the problem of limited camera angle adjustment, expanding the shooting range, and improving the efficiency and accuracy of environmental monitoring.

CN223876986UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-06THREE GORGES JINSHAJIANG CHUANYUN HYDROPOWER DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520539803.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-26
Publication Date
2026-02-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-26

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Technical Problem

When existing inspection robots use cameras to photograph the environment, the camera angle is not easy to adjust, resulting in a limited shooting range that cannot fully cover the area to be monitored, thus affecting the efficiency and accuracy of environmental monitoring.

Method used

The camera's height and angle can be adjusted by using an electric push rod and adjustment components in conjunction with a turntable, gears, and a motor. The monitoring area is covered by two adjustments, and the shooting range is expanded by combining the monitoring mechanism and the second camera.

Benefits of technology

This enables the camera to capture a wide range of images, improving the efficiency and accuracy of environmental monitoring and ensuring comprehensive coverage of the inspection area.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an inspection robot, which belongs to the technical field of inspection equipment and comprises a robot body. The electric push rod is fixedly connected into the robot main body; the U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the extension end of the electric push rod; the top plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the U-shaped frame; the turntable is rotationally connected into the top plate; the adjusting assembly is arranged on the lower side of the top plate, and the adjusting assembly is connected with the rotating disc; the rotating seat is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the rotating disc; by using the device, through two times of angle adjustment and height adjustment, the first camera can conveniently monitor and shoot different positions, the shooting range is wide, an area needing inspection tour is fully covered, and the efficiency and accuracy of environment monitoring are improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of inspection equipment, and specifically relates to an inspection robot. BACKGROUND

[0002] The inspection robot is a high-tech automatic device integrating modern sensing technology, automatic control technology, artificial intelligence technology and communication technology, and is widely applied to multiple fields such as electric power, transportation, security and petroleum chemical industry, and is used for replacing manual equipment inspection, environment monitoring, fault diagnosis and early warning and other tasks. The robot can autonomously or remotely complete the inspection work of the predetermined route, and through the multiple sensors such as the camera, the infrared thermal imager, the gas sensor and the sound collector carried, the real-time monitoring and data collection of the equipment operation state and the environmental parameters are realized. The inspection robot has the characteristics of high efficiency, accuracy and all-weather work, can significantly improve the inspection efficiency, reduce the labor cost, reduce the human error, and can replace the manual work in the harsh environment or the dangerous area to protect the personnel safety. The robot has high intelligence, can continuously optimize the inspection path through the machine learning algorithm, improve the accuracy of fault identification and diagnosis, and transmit the data to the monitoring center in real time through the wireless communication network to realize the remote monitoring and intelligent analysis. In addition, the application of the inspection robot also promotes the standardization and normalization of the inspection work, provides strong support for the preventive maintenance and intelligent management of the equipment, and is an important technical means for promoting the digital transformation and intelligent upgrading of the industry. With the continuous progress of the technology, the function of the inspection robot will be more perfect, and the application field will be further expanded to provide more reliable protection for the efficient and safe operation of various industries.

[0003] In the prior art, the inspection robot realizes environment monitoring by shooting the environment through the camera, and the angle of the camera is inconvenient to adjust during shooting, which limits the shooting range and cannot comprehensively cover the area to be monitored, thereby affecting the efficiency and accuracy of the environment monitoring. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model aims at providing an inspection robot, and aims at solving the problem that the inspection robot in the prior art realizes environment monitoring by shooting the environment through the camera, the angle of the camera is inconvenient to adjust during shooting, which limits the shooting range and cannot comprehensively cover the area to be monitored, thereby affecting the efficiency and accuracy of the environment monitoring.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0006] An inspection robot comprises:

[0007] A robot main body;

[0008] An electric push rod is fixedly connected in the robot main body;

[0009] A U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the extension end of the electric push rod.

[0010] A top plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the U-shaped frame.

[0011] A rotating disc is rotatably connected in the top plate.

[0012] An adjusting assembly is arranged on the lower side of the top plate and connected with the rotating disc.

[0013] A rotating seat is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the rotating disc.

[0014] A rotating block is rotatably connected in the rotating seat.

[0015] A first camera is fixedly connected to one side end of the rotating block.

[0016] A first motor is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating seat, and the output end of the first motor is movably penetrated into the rotating seat and fixedly connected with the surface of the rotating block.

[0017] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, the adjusting assembly comprises a fixing frame, a second motor, a gear and an annular tooth groove, the annular tooth groove is arranged on the circumferential surface of the rotating disc, the fixing frame is fixedly connected to the lower end of the top plate, the second motor is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixing frame, the gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, and the gear is engaged with the annular tooth groove.

[0018] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, one side of the top plate is provided with two groups of monitoring mechanisms, and each monitoring mechanism comprises an adjusting assembly and a monitoring assembly.

[0019] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, each adjusting assembly comprises a fixing block, a third motor and an L-shaped plate, the fixing block is fixedly connected to the lower end of the top plate, the L-shaped plate is rotatably connected to the upper end of the fixing block, the third motor is fixedly connected to the lower end of the fixing block, and the output end of the third motor is fixedly connected to the lower end of the L-shaped plate.

[0020] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, each group of the monitoring assembly comprises a slide rail, a fourth motor, a fifth motor, a threaded block, a screw rod and a second camera, the slide rail is rotationally connected to the surface of the L-shaped plate, the fourth motor is fixedly connected to the surface of the L-shaped plate, the output end of the fourth motor is fixedly connected to the surface of the slide rail, the screw rod is rotationally connected in the slide rail, the fifth motor is fixedly connected to one end of the slide rail, the output end of the fifth motor is fixedly connected to one end of the screw rod, the threaded block is slidingly connected in the slide rail, the threaded block is in threaded connection with the screw rod, and the second camera is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded block.

[0021] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, the upper end of the robot body is fixedly connected with a plurality of limiting sleeves, and a plurality of limiting rods are slidingly connected in the limiting sleeves.

[0022] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, the upper end of the first camera is fixedly connected with a light source.

[0023] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, the robot body is provided with a crawler assembly on both sides.

[0024] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, the robot body is provided with a transmission module, and the transmission module is in signal connection with the first camera and the two second cameras.

[0025] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, the robot body is provided with a control module, and the control module is in signal connection with the first motor, the second motor, the two fourth motors, the fifth motor, the third motor and the crawler assembly.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that:

[0027] 1、In the scheme, through using the device, the first camera is convenient for monitoring and shooting at different positions through twice angle adjustment and height adjustment, the shooting range is extensive, the area needing to be patrolled and inspected is comprehensively covered, and the efficiency and accuracy of environment monitoring are improved.

[0028] 2、In the scheme, the threaded block is driven to slide in the slide rail through screw rod rotation, the surface of the threaded block is used for installing the second camera, through the structure, the shooting angle of the second camera is convenient for being adjusted, the shooting range of the patrol is wider, and when cooperating with the first camera, the area that cannot be shot by the first camera is shot. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] The accompanying drawings are used to provide further understanding of the present application, and constitute a part of the specification, and are used to explain the present application together with embodiments of the present application, and do not constitute a limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 It is the first perspective view of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 It is the second perspective view of the present application;

[0032] Figure 3 It is the third perspective view of the present application;

[0033] Figure 4 It is the side view of the present application;

[0034] Figure 5 It is the front view of the present application.

[0035] In the figure: 1, robot main body; 2, track assembly; 3, limit sleeve; 4, limit rod; 5, top plate; 6, turntable; 7, rotating seat; 8, rotating block; 9, first camera; 10, light source; 11, first motor; 12, fixed frame; 13, second motor; 14, gear; 15, U-shaped frame; 16, electric push rod; 17, fixed block; 18, third motor; 19, L-shaped plate; 20, fourth motor; 21, slide rail; 22, fifth motor; 23, screw rod; 24, threaded block; 25, second camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 1-5 The present application provides the following technical solutions:

[0038] The utility model provides a kind of inspection robot, comprising: robot body 1;Electric push rod 16, electric push rod 16 is fixedly connected in robot body 1;U-shaped frame 15, U-shaped frame 15 is fixedly connected to the elongated end of electric push rod 16;Top plate 5, top plate 5 is fixedly connected to the upper end of U-shaped frame 15;Rotary disc 6, rotary disc 6 is rotatably connected in top plate 5;Adjusting assembly, adjusting assembly is located in the lower side of top plate 5, adjusting assembly is connected with rotary disc 6;Rotary seat 7, rotary seat 7 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of rotary disc 6;Rotary block 8, rotary block 8 is rotatably connected in rotary seat 7;First camera 9, first camera 9 is fixedly connected to one side end of rotary block 8;And first motor 11, first motor 11 is fixedly connected to the surface of rotary seat 7, and the output end of first motor 11 is movably penetrated in rotary seat 7 and is fixed with the surface of rotary block 8.

[0039] In the embodiment of the utility model, the electric push rod 16 fixed in the robot body 1 drives the U-shaped frame 15 connected to the elongated end to lift when running, drives the top plate 5 to lift by the U-shaped frame 15, indirectly drives the height adjustment of first camera 9, adjusting assembly is used for controlling the rotation of rotary disc 6 in top plate 5, indirectly controls the angle adjustment of first camera 9, first motor 11 drives the rotary block 8 connected to the output end to rotate when running, rotary block 8 drives first camera 9 to further carry out angle adjustment, through twice angle adjustment and height adjustment, it is convenient for first camera 9 to monitor and shoot at different positions, and the shooting range is extensive, and the area that needs to be inspected is covered comprehensively, improves the efficiency and accuracy of environmental monitoring.

[0040] In some embodiments of the application, the robot body 1 is provided with a power supply for powering the electrical parts of the robot, and because it is arranged at the bottom of the robot, it can be used to enhance the stability of the robot operation.

[0041] For details, please refer to Figures 1-5 Adjusting assembly includes fixed frame 12, second motor 13, gear 14 and annular gear slot, annular gear slot is opened in the circumferential surface of rotary disc 6, fixed frame 12 is fixedly connected to the lower end of top plate 5, second motor 13 is fixedly connected to the surface of fixed frame 12, gear 14 is fixedly connected to the output end of second motor 13, and gear 14 is engaged with annular gear slot.

[0042] In the embodiment: fixed frame 12 is used for installing second motor 13, second motor 13 drives the gear 14 connected to the output end to rotate when running, gear 14 is engaged with the annular gear slot opened in the surface of rotary disc 6, rotary disc 6 is driven to rotate by the rotation of gear 14, indirectly drives the angle adjustment of first camera 9.

[0043] For details, please refer to Figures 1-5 One side of top plate 5 is provided with two groups of monitoring mechanisms, and each monitoring mechanism comprises adjusting assembly and monitoring assembly.

[0044] In this embodiment: the monitoring mechanism is used in cooperation with the first camera 9, when the first camera 9 shoots one side, the monitoring mechanism shoots the other side.

[0045] For details, please see Figures 1-5 Each set of adjusting assembly includes a fixed block 17, a third motor 18 and an L-shaped plate 19, the fixed block 17 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the top plate 5, the L-shaped plate 19 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the fixed block 17, and the third motor 18 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the fixed block 17. The output end of the third motor 18 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the L-shaped plate 19.

[0046] In this embodiment: the fixed block 17 plays a role in installing the L-shaped plate 19, and the third motor 18 drives the L-shaped plate 19 connected to the output end to rotate when it is running.

[0047] For details, please see Figure 5 Each set of monitoring assembly includes a sliding rail 21, a fourth motor 20, a fifth motor 22, a threaded block 24, a screw rod 23 and a second camera 25, the sliding rail 21 is rotatably connected to the surface of the L-shaped plate 19, the fourth motor 20 is fixedly connected to the surface of the L-shaped plate 19, the output end of the fourth motor 20 is fixedly connected to the surface of the sliding rail 21, the screw rod 23 is rotatably connected in the sliding rail 21, the fifth motor 22 is fixedly connected to one end of the sliding rail 21, the output end of the fifth motor 22 is fixedly connected to one end of the screw rod 23, the threaded block 24 is slidably connected in the sliding rail 21, the threaded block 24 is threadedly connected with the screw rod 23, and the second camera 25 is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded block 24.

[0048] In this embodiment: the fourth motor 20 drives the sliding rail 21 connected to the output end to rotate when it is running, the threaded block 24 is slidably connected in the sliding rail 21, the fifth motor 22 drives the screw rod 23 to rotate when it is running, the screw rod 23 threadedly cooperates with the threaded block 24, the threaded block 24 is driven to slide in the sliding rail 21 by the rotation of the screw rod 23, and the surface of the threaded block 24 is used for installing the second camera 25. Through the structure, it is convenient to adjust the shooting angle of the second camera 25, the shooting range of the inspection is wider, and when cooperating with the first camera 9, the area that cannot be shot by the first camera 9 is shot.

[0049] For details, please see Figures 1-5 The upper end of the robot body 1 is fixedly connected with a limiting sleeve 3, a plurality of limiting sleeves 3 are slidably connected with a limiting rod 4, and the plurality of limiting rods 4 are fixedly connected to the lower end of the top plate 5.

[0050] In this embodiment: the limiting sleeve 3 and the limiting rod 4 cooperate to limit the top plate 5, thereby improving the stability of the top plate 5 during lifting.

[0051] For details, please seeFigures 1-5 The upper end of the first camera 9 is fixedly connected with a light source 10.

[0052] In this embodiment, the light source 10 can be a lighting lamp, which is used to improve the ambient brightness and facilitate the shooting of the first camera 9. Understandably, the light source 10 can be controlled to be turned on or off, and the control mode can be manual operation or automatic opening and closing according to the external ambient brightness.

[0053] Further, the light source 10 is installed on the upper surface of the first camera 9 through a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket includes a first frame body connected with the upper surface of the first camera 9 and a second frame body accommodating the light source 10; one end of the second frame body is connected with the first frame body, and the other end has a cavity for at least partially accommodating the light source 10 to protect the stability of the light source; wherein the distance from the ground of the cavity gradually decreases in the direction away from the first frame body, for guiding the light source to provide appropriate brightness in the direction of collecting images by the first camera 9. Further, the light source 10 is arranged at a position higher than the upper surface of the first camera 9 to avoid affecting the shooting effect.

[0054] For details, please refer to Figures 1-5 The robot body 1 is provided with a track assembly 2 on both sides.

[0055] In this embodiment, the track assembly 2 moves the device to the target position when running.

[0056] For details, please refer to Figures 1-5 The robot body 1 is provided with a transmission module, and the transmission module is signal connected with the first camera 9 and the two second cameras 25.

[0057] In this embodiment, the shooting pictures of the first camera 9 and the second camera 25 are transmitted to the host computer through the transmission module, and the inspection personnel can check the inspection information through the host computer display screen.

[0058] For details, please refer to Figures 1-5 The robot body 1 is provided with a control module, and the control module is signal connected with the first motor 11, the second motor 13, the two fourth motors 20, the fifth motor 22, the third motor 18 and the track assembly 2.

[0059] In this embodiment, the control module is used to control the running of the first motor 11, the second motor 13, the two fourth motors 20, the fifth motor 22, the third motor 18 and the track assembly 2.

[0060] It should be noted that: the specific use of what type of track assembly 2, the first camera 9, the first motor 11, the second motor 13, the electric push rod 16, the third motor 18, the fourth motor 20, the fifth motor 22 and the second camera 25 are selected by the person skilled in the relevant technical personnel, and the above about track assembly 2, the first camera 9, the first motor 11, the second motor 13, the electric push rod 16, the third motor 18, the fourth motor 20, the fifth motor 22 and the second camera 25 all belong to the prior art, and the present scheme does not repeat.

[0061] The working principle and use process of the utility model: when the device is used, first control the device to move to the area to be inspected, then control the operation of the electric push rod 16, the first motor 11 and the adjusting assembly, adjust the first camera 9 to the angle suitable for shooting, use the first camera 9 to shoot the target range, control the monitoring mechanism to operate, use the monitoring mechanism to shoot the area that the first camera 9 cannot shoot, and the monitoring mechanism cooperates with the first camera 9 to shoot; by using the device, after twice angle adjustment and height adjustment, the first camera 9 is convenient for monitoring and shooting at different positions, the shooting range is extensive, the area to be inspected is fully covered, and the efficiency and accuracy of environmental monitoring are improved.

[0062] Finally, it should be pointed out that: the above only for the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model, although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for the person skilled in the art, it still can modify the technical scheme recorded in the foregoing each embodiment, or equivalent replacement to part of technical features. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principles of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A patrol robot characterized by comprising: Include: Robot body (1); Electric push rod (16) is fixedly connected in the robot body (1); U-shaped frame (15) is fixedly connected to the elongated end of the electric push rod (16); Top plate (5) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the U-shaped frame (15); Rotating disc (6) is rotatably connected in the top plate (5); Adjusting assembly is arranged on the lower side of the top plate (5), and the adjusting assembly is connected with the rotating disc (6); Rotating seat (7) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the rotating disc (6); Rotating block (8) is rotatably connected in the rotating seat (7); First camera (9) is fixedly connected to one side end of the rotating block (8); And First motor (11) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating seat (7), and the output end of the first motor (11) is movably penetrated into the rotating seat (7) and is fixedly connected with the surface of the rotating block (8).

2. The patrol robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting assembly includes a fixed frame (12), a second motor (13), a gear (14) and an annular tooth groove, the annular tooth groove is opened on the circumferential surface of the rotating disc (6), the fixed frame (12) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the top plate (5), the second motor (13) is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed frame (12), the gear (14) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (13), and the gear (14) is engaged with the annular tooth groove.

3. The patrol robot according to claim 2, wherein: One side of the top plate (5) is provided with two groups of monitoring mechanisms, and each group of monitoring mechanisms comprises an adjusting assembly and a monitoring assembly.

4. The patrol robot according to claim 3, wherein: Each adjusting assembly comprises a fixed block (17), a third motor (18) and an L-shaped plate (19), the fixed block (17) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the top plate (5), the L-shaped plate (19) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the fixed block (17), the third motor (18) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the fixed block (17), and the output end of the third motor (18) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the L-shaped plate (19).

5. The patrol robot according to claim 4, wherein: Each monitoring assembly comprises a sliding rail (21), a fourth motor (20), a fifth motor (22), a threaded block (24), a screw rod (23) and a second camera (25), the sliding rail (21) is rotatably connected to the surface of the L-shaped plate (19), the fourth motor (20) is fixedly connected to the surface of the L-shaped plate (19), the output end of the fourth motor (20) is fixedly connected to the surface of the sliding rail (21), the screw rod (23) is rotatably connected in the sliding rail (21), the fifth motor (22) is fixedly connected to one end of the sliding rail (21), the output end of the fifth motor (22) is fixedly connected to one end of the screw rod (23), the threaded block (24) is slidably connected in the sliding rail (21), the threaded block (24) is threadedly connected with the screw rod (23), and the second camera (25) is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded block (24).

6. The patrol robot according to claim 5, wherein: The upper end of the robot body (1) is fixedly connected with a limiting sleeve (3) at four corners, a plurality of limiting sleeves (3) are slidably connected with a limiting rod (4) inside, and a plurality of limiting rods (4) are fixedly connected to the lower end of the top plate (5) at four corners, respectively.

7. The patrol robot according to claim 6, wherein: The upper end of the first camera (9) is fixedly connected with a light source (10).

8. The patrol robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: Both sides of the robot body (1) are provided with a track assembly (2).

9. The patrol robot according to claim 8, wherein: The robot body (1) is provided with a transmission module, and the transmission module is signal connected with the first camera (9) and the two second cameras (25), respectively.

10. The patrol robot according to claim 9, wherein: The robot body (1) is provided with a control module, and the control module is signal connected with the first motor (11), the second motor (13), the two fourth motors (20), the fifth motor (22), the third motor (18) and the track assembly (2).