Underground pipe network measuring device

By using a worm gear and worm wheel structure, a bidirectional threaded rod structure, and a laser ranging sensor, the problem of low efficiency and large error when manually measuring the diameter of underground pipe networks has been solved, and high-precision pipe diameter measurement has been achieved.

CN223940225UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24CHONGQING LEEHOM SURVEYING PLANNING & DESIGN CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520776511.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-23
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-23

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Technical Problem

Manual measurement of underground pipe diameter is inefficient and prone to error. Existing devices cannot accurately position the end of the telescopic rod to contact the farthest inner wall on both sides of the pipe, resulting in inaccurate measurement data.

Method used

The system employs a worm gear and worm wheel structure with a bidirectional threaded rod and a laser rangefinder. The worm is driven by a motor to rotate, which in turn drives the worm wheel to rotate synchronously. Combined with the telescopic adjustment of the bidirectional threaded rod, this ensures that the rolling ball is in complete contact with the pipe wall, and the laser rangefinder is used to measure the distance to the inner wall.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and efficiency of measurement, reduces measurement errors, ensures complete contact between the ball and the pipe wall, and provides reliable measurement data.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an underground pipe network measuring device, which relates to the technical field of pipeline measurement and comprises a shell, a fixing box is arranged on the outer side of the shell, a connecting shaft is arranged on the surface of the shell and penetrates through the fixing box, and a worm gear is arranged at the outer end of the connecting shaft and located in the fixing box. The surface of the connecting shaft is connected with the side wall of the fixing box through a bearing, a worm is arranged at the position, above the worm gear, in the fixing box, one end of the worm is rotationally connected with the side wall of the fixing box, the other end of the worm is fixedly connected with the output end of a first motor on the inner wall of the fixing box, the worm is meshed with the worm gear, and a movable groove is formed in one side of the shell. A moving mechanism is arranged in the movable groove, the first motor can drive the worm to rotate, the worm and the worm gear are meshed with each other, so that the worm gear is driven to rotate, the shell rotates synchronously, it is prevented that sundries exist on the inner wall of a pipe network affect measurement, and the length is adjusted through the moving mechanism, so that measurement work is conveniently conducted.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline measurement technology, specifically an underground pipeline network measurement device. Background Technology

[0002] The pipe diameter in underground pipe networks is selected in accordance with the network's transport capacity. During the inspection of underground pipe networks, it is necessary to measure the pipe diameter. Using tools such as vernier calipers, a circle is drawn on the inside of the pipe, and the maximum size measured is the diameter. However, using measuring equipment can measure more accurate data, making the measurement results more reliable.

[0003] Manual measurement methods are inefficient and prone to errors. Some pipeline measurement devices measure diameter by extending telescopic rods at both ends and having the ends of the rods contact the inner wall of the pipeline. However, since the inner wall of the pipeline is curved, it is impossible to determine whether the ends of the telescopic rods contact the farthest inner wall on either side of the pipe, or whether the intersection of the telescopic rods and the measuring rods is at the center of the circle. This results in significant errors in the measurement data.

[0004] Based on this, an underground pipeline measurement device is now provided, which can eliminate the drawbacks of existing devices. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an underground pipeline network measuring device to solve the problems of low efficiency and large measurement errors in the manual measurement method in the background art. Some pipeline network measuring devices measure the diameter by extending the telescopic rods at both ends and having the ends of the telescopic rods contact the inner wall of the pipeline. However, the inner wall of the pipeline is arc-shaped, making it impossible to determine whether the ends of the telescopic rods contact the farthest inner wall on both sides of the pipe, and it is impossible to determine whether the intersection of the telescopic rod and the measuring rod is at the center of the circle, thus leading to large errors in the measurement data.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] An underground pipeline network measuring device includes a housing, a fixed box on the outside of the housing, a connecting shaft on the surface of the housing, the connecting shaft passing through the fixed box, a worm gear located inside the fixed box at the outer end of the connecting shaft, the surface of the connecting shaft being connected to the side wall of the fixed box via a bearing, a worm being located above the worm gear inside the fixed box, one end of the worm being rotatably connected to the side wall of the fixed box, and the other end of the worm being fixedly connected to the output end of a first motor on the inner wall of the fixed box, with the worm and the worm gear meshing with each other, and a movable groove provided on one side of the housing, within which a moving mechanism is provided.

[0008] Based on the above technical solutions, this utility model also provides the following optional technical solutions:

[0009] In one alternative: a bidirectional threaded rod is provided in the movable groove, one end of which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the movable groove, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor on the outside of the housing.

[0010] In one alternative: the moving mechanism includes a connecting rod, which is symmetrically arranged on one side of the housing. A connecting block is provided on one side of the bottom end of the connecting rod. The connecting block is slidably connected in the movable groove, and the connecting block is threadedly rotatably connected to the bidirectional threaded rod.

[0011] In one alternative: the outer end of the connecting rod is provided with a groove, a slider is slidably connected in the groove, the bottom end of the slider is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the groove by a spring, and a ball is movably connected to the top of the slider.

[0012] In one alternative: a mounting bracket is provided on one side of the housing, and a laser rangefinder sensor is mounted on the mounting bracket, which is located at the center of the housing.

[0013] In one alternative: handles are provided on both sides of the fixed box, and the handles are symmetrically arranged on the two side walls of the fixed box.

[0014] In one alternative: the surface of the fixed box is provided with a control panel, and the control panel is provided with a display screen.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention utilizes a second motor to drive a bidirectional threaded rod to rotate. During this rotation, the connecting rod moves relative to the second motor, allowing for telescopic adjustment. The ball contacts the inner wall of the pipe network until it stops rolling. At this point, the connecting rod is at its furthest point from the inner wall, improving measurement accuracy. The first motor then drives a worm gear to rotate. The worm gear meshes with a worm wheel, causing the worm wheel to rotate, resulting in synchronous rotation of the housing. This prevents debris on the inner wall of the pipe network from affecting the measurement, ensuring the ball is fully in contact with the inner wall. A laser ranging sensor detects the distance between itself and the inner wall of the pipe network, sending the detection result to the control mainboard for calculation. The result is then displayed on a screen. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of one side of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the other side of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the shell of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fixing box of this utility model.

[0021] Figure reference numerals: 1. Housing; 2. Fixing box; 3. Connecting shaft; 4. Bearing; 5. Worm gear; 6. Worm; 7. First motor; 8. Handle; 9. Control panel; 10. Display screen; 11. Movable groove; 12. Bidirectional threaded rod; 13. Second motor; 14. Connecting rod; 15. Connecting block; 16. Slide groove; 17. Slider; 18. Spring; 19. Ball; 20. Fixing frame; 21. Laser rangefinder sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, an underground pipeline network measuring device includes a housing 1, a fixed box 2 on the outside of the housing 1, a connecting shaft 3 on the surface of the housing 1, the connecting shaft 3 passing through the fixed box 2, a worm gear 5 located inside the fixed box 2 at the outer end of the connecting shaft 3, and the surface of the connecting shaft 3 connected to the side wall of the fixed box 2 via a bearing 4. A worm 6 is located above the worm gear 5 inside the fixed box 2, one end of the worm 6 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the fixed box 2, and the other end of the worm 6 is fixedly connected to the output end of a first motor 7 on the inner wall of the fixed box 2, and the worm 6 and the worm gear 5 mesh with each other. A movable groove 11 is provided on one side of the housing 1, and a moving mechanism is provided in the movable groove 11. The first motor 7 can drive the worm 6 to rotate. Through the meshing of the worm 6 and the worm gear 5, the worm gear 5 is driven to rotate, so that the housing 1 rotates synchronously, preventing debris on the inner wall of the pipeline network from affecting the measurement. The length can be adjusted by the moving mechanism, thereby facilitating the measurement work.

[0024] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, a bidirectional threaded rod 12 is provided in the movable groove 11. One end of the bidirectional threaded rod 12 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the movable groove 11, and the other end of the bidirectional threaded rod 12 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 13 on the outside of the housing 1. Starting the second motor 13 can drive the bidirectional threaded rod 12 to rotate.

[0025] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the moving mechanism includes a connecting rod 14, which is symmetrically arranged on one side of the housing 1. A connecting block 15 is provided on one side of the bottom end of the connecting rod 14. The connecting block 15 is slidably connected in the movable groove 11, and the connecting block 15 is threadedly rotatably connected to the bidirectional threaded rod 12. During the rotation of the bidirectional threaded rod 12, it drives the connecting rod 14 to move relative to each other, so as to perform telescopic adjustment.

[0026] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, a groove 16 is provided at the outer end of the connecting rod 14, and a slider 17 is slidably connected in the groove 16. The bottom end of the slider 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the groove 16 by a spring 18. A ball 19 is movably connected to the top of the slider 17, and the ball 19 can roll along the inner wall of the pipe network.

[0027] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, a mounting bracket 20 is provided on one side of the housing 1. A laser rangefinder sensor 21 is mounted on the mounting bracket 20. The mounting bracket 20 is located at the center of the housing 1. The distance between the laser rangefinder sensor 21 and the inner wall of the pipeline is detected by the laser rangefinder sensor 21. The detection result is sent to the control main board for calculation and is displayed on the display screen 10.

[0028] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, handles 8 are provided on both sides of the fixed box 2, and the handles 8 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixed box 2, making it convenient for staff to take them.

[0029] In one embodiment, as shown in the figure, a control panel 9 is provided on the surface of the fixed box 2, and a display screen 10 is provided on the control panel 9, on which the detection results are displayed.

[0030] The above embodiment discloses an underground pipeline network measurement device. In use, the operator holds the handle 8 and places the housing 1 inside the pipeline network to be measured. Starting the second motor 13 drives the bidirectional threaded rod 12 to rotate. During the rotation of the bidirectional threaded rod 12, the connecting rod 14 moves relative to it, allowing for extension and retraction adjustment. The ball 19 contacts the inner wall of the pipeline network until it stops rolling. At this point, the connecting rod 14 is at its farthest point from the inner wall of the pipeline network. Starting the first motor 7 drives the worm gear 6 to rotate. Through the meshing of the worm gear 6 and the worm wheel 5, the worm wheel 5 is driven to rotate, causing the housing 1 to rotate synchronously. This prevents debris on the inner wall of the pipeline network from affecting the measurement, ensuring that the ball 19 is in complete contact with the inner wall of the pipeline network. The distance between the laser ranging sensor 21 and the inner wall of the pipeline network is detected by the laser ranging sensor 21. The detection result is sent to the control mainboard for calculation and is displayed on the display screen 10.

Claims

1. An underground pipeline network measuring device, comprising a housing, characterized in that, A fixed box is provided on the outside of the housing. A connecting shaft is provided on the surface of the housing and passes through the fixed box. A worm gear is provided at the outer end of the connecting shaft inside the fixed box. The surface of the connecting shaft is connected to the side wall of the fixed box through a bearing. A worm is provided above the worm gear inside the fixed box. One end of the worm is rotatably connected to the side wall of the fixed box, and the other end of the worm is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor on the inner wall of the fixed box. The worm and the worm gear mesh with each other. A movable groove is provided on one side of the housing, and a moving mechanism is provided in the movable groove.

2. The underground pipeline network measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A bidirectional threaded rod is provided inside the movable groove. One end of the bidirectional threaded rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the movable groove, and the other end of the bidirectional threaded rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor on the outside of the housing.

3. The underground pipeline network measuring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The moving mechanism includes a connecting rod, which is symmetrically arranged on one side of the housing. A connecting block is provided on one side of the bottom end of the connecting rod. The connecting block is slidably connected in the movable groove and is threadedly rotatably connected to the bidirectional threaded rod.

4. The underground pipeline network measuring device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer end of the connecting rod is provided with a groove, and a slider is slidably connected in the groove. The bottom end of the slider is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the groove by a spring, and a ball is movably connected to the top of the slider.

5. The underground pipeline network measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A mounting bracket is provided on one side of the housing, and a laser rangefinder sensor is mounted on the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is located at the center of the housing.

6. The underground pipeline network measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed box is provided with handles on both sides, and the handles are symmetrically arranged on the two side walls of the fixed box.

7. The underground pipeline network measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the fixed box is provided with a control panel, and the control panel is provided with a display screen.