Underground pipeline detection device

By designing a combination of rectangular plate, rotating shaft, support block, geared motor and wheels, the automatic movement and vibration reduction of the underground pipeline detection device were realized, solving the problem of high physical exertion for surveyors and improving detection efficiency.

CN223941118UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24沈阳市金罗盘建筑设计有限公司
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Application Number
CN202422830011.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-20
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-20

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Technical Problem

Existing underground pipeline detection devices require surveyors to move the device a considerable distance during the measurement process, resulting in significant physical exertion.

Method used

It adopts a rectangular plate design and uses a combination of a rotating shaft, support block, geared motor, wheels and casters. The geared motor drives the wheels to rotate, and elastic elements are used for buffering and shock absorption to achieve automatic movement and direction adjustment.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the physical exertion of surveyors, improves the mobility of the detection device, and reduces the impact force on the detector.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of pipeline detection, and discloses an underground pipeline detection device which comprises a rectangular plate, a rotating shaft, a supporting block, a mounting block, a gear motor, wheels, universal wheels, a hook, a detector and an elastic piece. During use, after the detector is hung on the four-corner hooks, the two-corner gear motors are controlled to work, so that the two-corner wheels can be driven to rotate, and the two-corner wheels are matched with the two-corner universal wheels to work, so that the device can be driven to move. Therefore, measuring personnel do not need to manually push the device to move, and physical output of the measuring personnel is reduced. Moreover, under the driving of external force, the two-angle rotating shafts can rotate relative to the rectangular plate, and then the two-angle supporting blocks are driven to rotate around the two-angle rotating shafts correspondingly. And finally, the wheels at the two corners can be driven to rotate around the two corners, so that the driving direction of the device is automatically changed. Meanwhile, in the running process of the device, the elastic pieces at the two corners can play a role in buffering and damping, and therefore the impact force borne by the detector is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of pipeline detection technology, for example, to an underground pipeline detection device. Background Technology

[0002] A related technology (publication number: CN221723536U) discloses a tool for detecting underground pipelines, including a base, wheels, a fixing block, and a detector. The fixing block is disposed on the base. Clamping blocks are provided on both sides of the top of the fixing block, and a fixing mechanism for fixing the detector is provided on the opposite side of each clamping block. A shock-absorbing plate is provided at the bottom of the base, and several shock-absorbing mechanisms are provided between the shock-absorbing plate and the base for vibration reduction. The wheels are disposed at the bottom of the shock-absorbing plate.

[0003] In implementing the above embodiments, at least the following problems were found in the related technology:

[0004] This underground pipeline detection tool uses a fixing mechanism to secure the detector, ensuring stability during the measurement process. Furthermore, the shock-absorbing mechanism reduces the impact force on the detector, further protecting it. However, underground pipelines are often long, so measuring them frequently requires personnel to move the device a considerable distance, which is physically demanding.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0007] This disclosure provides an underground pipeline detection device to reduce the physical exertion of surveyors.

[0008] In some embodiments, the underground pipeline detection device includes: a rectangular plate with rectangular holes; rotating shafts rotatably disposed at two adjacent corners of the rectangular plate, the axes of the two corner rotating shafts being perpendicular to the plane of the rectangular plate; support blocks respectively installed at the bottom ends of the two corner rotating shafts; mounting blocks respectively located below the two corner support blocks; reduction motors respectively installed on the two corner mounting blocks, the axes of the rotating ends of the two corner reduction motors being parallel to the plane of the rectangular plate; wheels respectively installed on the rotating ends of the two corner reduction motors; casters respectively installed at the other two corners of the bottom surface of the rectangular plate; hooks respectively installed at the four corners of the bottom surface of the rectangular plate; a detector suspended from the four corner hooks; and elastic elements respectively installed between the two corner support blocks and the two corner mounting blocks; wherein the two corner rotating shafts are controllably rotatable relative to the rectangular plate to change the orientation of the two corner wheels.

[0009] Optionally, the elastic element includes: a guide shaft, which is slidably inserted through the two corner support blocks along the axial direction of the two corner rotating shafts, and the bottom ends of the two corner guide shafts are respectively connected to the two corner mounting blocks; a fixing ring, which is respectively installed on the top ends of the two corner guide shafts; and a spring, which is respectively fitted onto the two corner guide shafts and is respectively located between the two corner support blocks and the two corner mounting blocks.

[0010] Optionally, the elastic element further includes: metal bushings, which are respectively fitted onto the guide shafts at the two corners and respectively installed on the support blocks at the two corners.

[0011] Optionally, the elastic element further includes: metal gaskets, which are respectively fitted onto the two corner guide shafts and located at the contact points between the two corner springs and the two corner metal bushings and the two corner mounting blocks.

[0012] Optionally, the elastic element further includes: shock-absorbing rubber, which is respectively installed between the opposite surfaces of the two corner support blocks and the two corner mounting blocks.

[0013] Optionally, it further includes: a motor mounting plate, mounted on the top surface of the rectangular plate; and a drive motor, mounted on the motor mounting plate; wherein, under the drive of the drive motor, the two corner shafts rotate relative to the rectangular plate.

[0014] Optionally, it further includes: a driving belt gear, installed on the rotating end of the drive motor; driven belt gears, respectively installed on the top ends of the two corner shafts; and a synchronous toothed belt, fitted between the driving belt gear and the two corner driven belt gears; wherein the driving belt gear and the two corner driven belt gears are arranged in a triangular pattern.

[0015] Optionally, it further includes: bearing housings, mounted on the rectangular plate and respectively sleeved on the two corner shafts; angular contact ball bearings, respectively mounted opposite to each other between the two corner bearing housings and the two corner shafts.

[0016] Optionally, it also includes a pusher bracket mounted on the top surface of the rectangular plate.

[0017] The underground pipeline detection device provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0018] This disclosure provides an underground pipeline detection device, including a rectangular plate, rotating shafts, support blocks, mounting blocks, geared motors, wheels, casters, hooks, a detector, and elastic elements. The rectangular plate includes rectangular holes, employing an open-hole design to reduce the overall weight of the rectangular plate and facilitate cable routing. Rotating shafts are rotatably installed at two adjacent corners of the rectangular plate, with the axes of both shafts perpendicular to the plane of the rectangular plate, allowing for rotational movement relative to the plate. Support blocks are installed at the bottom ends of the two corner rotating shafts, rotating under their influence. Mounting blocks are located below the two corner support blocks, supporting the geared motors. Geared motors are mounted on the two corner mounting blocks, with the axes of their rotating ends parallel to the plane of the rectangular plate, providing driving force for rotational movement. Wheels are installed at the rotating ends of the two corner geared motors, rotating under their influence. Casters are installed at the other two corners of the rectangular plate's bottom surface, providing contact with the ground. Hooks are installed at the four corners of the bottom surface of the rectangular plate to secure the detector. The detector is suspended from the four corner hooks for detecting pipelines. Elastic elements are installed between the two corner support blocks and the two corner mounting blocks to provide cushioning and shock absorption. The two corner pivots are controllable and can rotate relative to the rectangular plate to change the orientation of the corner wheels.

[0019] This disclosure provides an underground pipeline detection device that uses hooks to fix the detector, offering advantages such as simple structure and ease of assembly and disassembly. After suspending the detector on the four corner hooks, controlling the two corner reduction motors drives the two corner wheels to rotate. These, in conjunction with the two corner casters, move the device. Therefore, manual pushing by the surveyor is unnecessary, reducing physical exertion. Furthermore, under external force, the two corner shafts rotate relative to the rectangular plate, causing the two corner support blocks to rotate around the two corner shafts. This ultimately drives the two corner wheels to rotate around the two corners, automatically changing the device's direction of travel. Simultaneously, during travel, the elastic elements at the two corners act as buffers and shock absorbers, reducing the impact force on the detector.

[0020] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0021] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are considered similar elements. The drawings do not constitute a limitation of scale, and wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of an underground pipeline detection device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram of section BB;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a side view structural schematic diagram of an underground pipeline detection device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 1: Rectangular plate; 2: Rotating shaft; 3: Support block; 4: Mounting block; 5: Gear motor; 6: Wheel; 7: Caster wheel; 8: Hook; 9: Detector; 10: Guide shaft; 11: Fixing ring; 12: Spring; 13: Metal bushing; 14: Metal gasket; 15: Shock-absorbing rubber; 16: Motor mounting plate; 17: Drive motor; 18: Synchronous toothed belt; 19: Bearing housing; 20: Hand-push bracket; 21: Display controller; 22: Antenna. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0029] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0030] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0033] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0034] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0035] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0036] Combination Figures 1 to 4As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides an underground pipeline detection device, including a rectangular plate 1, a rotating shaft 2, a support block 3, a mounting block 4, a reduction motor 5, wheels 6, casters 7, hooks 8, a detector 9, and elastic elements. The rectangular plate 1 includes rectangular holes, employing an open-hole design to reduce the overall weight of the rectangular plate 1 and to facilitate cable routing. The rotating shaft 2 is rotatably installed at two adjacent corners of the rectangular plate 1, with the axes of both corner shafts perpendicular to the plane of the rectangular plate 1, allowing for rotational movement relative to the rectangular plate 1. The support blocks 3 are respectively installed at the bottom ends of the two corner shafts 2, rotating under the drive of the two corner shafts 2. The mounting blocks 4 are located below the two corner support blocks 3, supporting the installation of the reduction motors 5. The reduction motors 5 are respectively installed on the two corner mounting blocks 4, with the axes of the rotating ends of the two corner reduction motors 5 parallel to the plane of the rectangular plate 1, providing driving force for rotational movement. The wheels 6 are respectively installed on the rotating ends of the two corner reduction motors 5, rotating under the drive of the two corner reduction motors 5. The casters 7 are installed at the other two corners of the bottom surface of the rectangular plate 1, respectively, for contact with the ground. Hooks 8 are installed at the four corners of the bottom surface of the rectangular plate 1 for fixing the detector 9. The detector 9 is suspended from the four corner hooks 8 for detecting pipelines. Elastic elements are installed between the two corner support blocks 3 and the two corner mounting blocks 4, respectively, for buffering and shock absorption. The two corner pivots 2 are controllable and can rotate relative to the rectangular plate 1 to change the orientation of the two corner wheels 6.

[0037] This disclosure provides an underground pipeline detection device that uses hooks 8 to fix the detector 9, offering advantages such as simple structure and ease of assembly and disassembly. After suspending the detector 9 on the four corner hooks 8, controlling the two corner reduction motors 5 drives the two corner wheels 6 to rotate. These, in conjunction with the two corner casters 7, move the device. Therefore, manual pushing by the surveyor is unnecessary, reducing physical exertion. Furthermore, under external force, the two corner shafts 2 rotate relative to the rectangular plate 1, thereby causing the two corner support blocks 3 to rotate around the two corner shafts 2. This ultimately drives the two corner wheels 6 to rotate around the two corners, automatically changing the device's direction of travel. Simultaneously, during the device's movement, the elastic elements at the two corners act as buffers and shock absorbers, reducing the impact force on the detector 9.

[0038] Optionally, combined Figures 1 to 4As shown, the elastic element includes a guide shaft 10, a retaining ring 11, and a spring 12. The guide shaft 10 is slidably mounted on the two corner support blocks 3 along the axial direction of the two corner pivots 2. The bottom ends of the two corner guide shafts 10 are connected to the two corner mounting blocks 4, both serving as guides and supports. The retaining rings 11 are respectively mounted on the top ends of the two corner guide shafts 10, both serving as limiters to prevent the two corner guide shafts 10 from falling off the two corner support blocks 3. The springs 12 are respectively fitted onto the two corner guide shafts 10 and located between the two corner support blocks 3 and the two corner mounting blocks 4, both serving as buffers.

[0039] In this embodiment, both corner springs 12 serve as buffers. When the device travels on bumpy roads, the two corner guide shafts 10 can slide relative to the two corner support blocks 3 respectively. This compresses the two corner springs 12, thereby absorbing energy and reducing the impact force.

[0040] Optionally, combined Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the elastic element also includes metal bushings 13. The metal bushings 13 are respectively fitted onto the two corner guide shafts 10 and respectively installed on the two corner support blocks 3.

[0041] In this embodiment, the elastic element further includes metal bushings 13 that are respectively fitted onto the two corner guide shafts 10 and respectively mounted on the two corner support blocks 3. The two corner metal bushings 13 are used to reduce the friction between the two corner guide shafts 10 and the two corner support blocks 3, and to improve the accuracy of the two corner guide shafts 10 when sliding relative to the two corner support blocks 3.

[0042] Optionally, combined Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the elastic element also includes metal washers 14. The metal washers 14 are respectively fitted onto the two corner guide shafts 10 and are located at the contact points between the two corner springs 12 and the two corner metal bushings 13 and the two corner mounting blocks 4.

[0043] In this embodiment, the elastic element further includes metal washers 14 respectively fitted onto the two corner guide shafts 10. The two corner metal washers 14 are located at the contact points between the two corner springs 12 and the two corner metal bushings 13 and the two corner mounting blocks 4, respectively, to prevent the surfaces of the two corner metal bushings 13 and the two corner mounting blocks 4 from being worn and damaged by the two corner springs 12.

[0044] Optionally, combined Figure 3 As shown, the elastic element also includes shock-absorbing rubber 15. The shock-absorbing rubber 15 is respectively installed between the opposite surfaces of the two corner support blocks 3 and the two corner mounting blocks 4.

[0045] In this embodiment, the elastic element further includes shock-absorbing rubber 15 installed between the opposing surfaces of the two corner support blocks 3 and the two corner mounting blocks 4. Both corner shock-absorbing rubbers 15 serve to dampen vibrations and suppress the jumping of the two corner springs 12.

[0046] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a motor mounting plate 16 and a drive motor 17. The motor mounting plate 16 is mounted on the top surface of the rectangular plate 1 to support and mount the drive motor 17. The drive motor 17 is mounted on the motor mounting plate 16 to provide driving force to achieve the rotational motion function. Under the drive of the drive motor 17, the two corner shafts 2 rotate relative to the rectangular plate 1.

[0047] In this embodiment, the two corner shafts 2 rotate relative to the rectangular plate 1 under the drive of the drive motor 17. Using the drive motor 17 as the power source has advantages such as stable motion and convenient control.

[0048] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a driving belt gear, a driven belt gear, and a synchronous toothed belt 18. The driving belt gear is mounted on the rotating end of the drive motor 17 and rotates under the drive of the drive motor 17. The driven belt gears are respectively mounted on the top ends of the two angular rotating shafts 2, and are used to drive the two angular rotating shafts 2 to rotate. The synchronous toothed belt 18 is fitted between the driving belt gear and the two angular driven belt gears to transmit driving force. The driving belt gear and the two angular driven belt gears are arranged in a triangular pattern.

[0049] In this embodiment, controlling the drive motor 17 to operate drives the driving gear to rotate. The synchronous toothed belt 18 then drives the two driven gears at the corners to rotate. This, in turn, drives the two corner shafts 2 to rotate, ultimately changing the orientation of the two corner wheels 6. Furthermore, the triangular arrangement of the driving gear and the two driven gears at the corners ensures a stable transmission by maintaining the wrap angle between the driving gear, the two driven gears at the corners, and the synchronous toothed belt 18.

[0050] Optionally, combined Figure 3 As shown, it also includes bearing housings 19 and angular contact ball bearings. The bearing housings 19 are mounted on the rectangular plate 1 and respectively fitted onto the two angular shafts 2. The angular contact ball bearings are respectively mounted between the two angular bearing housings 19 and the two angular shafts 2.

[0051] In this embodiment, two angular bearing seats 19 are respectively installed on two rectangular plates 1 at the corners, and are used to support and install angular contact ball bearings. The two angular contact ball bearings installed opposite each other at the corners are used to support and install two angular rotating shafts 2, so as to reduce the frictional force on the two angular rotating shafts 2 and improve the rotational accuracy of the two angular rotating shafts 2.

[0052] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a pusher 20. The pusher 20 is mounted on the top surface of the rectangular plate 1.

[0053] In this embodiment, a pusher 20 is also included, mounted on the top surface of the rectangular plate 1. The pusher 20 is for gripping, so as to facilitate manual movement of the entire device.

[0054] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a display controller 21. The display controller 21 is mounted on the top surface of the rectangular plate 1.

[0055] In this embodiment, a display controller 21 is also included, which is mounted on the top surface of the rectangular plate 1. The display controller 21 is electrically connected to the detector 9 and is used to display the working status of the detector 9 and control the operation of the detector 9.

[0056] Optionally, combined Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes an antenna 22. The antenna 22 is mounted on the top surface of the rectangular plate 1.

[0057] In this embodiment, an antenna 22 is also included, which is mounted on the top surface of the rectangular plate 1. The antenna 22 is electrically connected to the display controller 21 and is used to transmit and receive signals.

[0058] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An underground pipeline detection device, characterized in that, include: A rectangular plate, the rectangular plate including a rectangular hole; A rotating shaft is rotatably installed at two adjacent corners of the rectangular plate, and the axes of the rotating shafts at both corners are perpendicular to the plane of the rectangular plate. Support blocks are respectively installed at the bottom ends of the two corners of the rotating shaft; The mounting blocks are located below the support blocks at the two corners, respectively; The geared motors are respectively installed on the mounting blocks at the two corners, and the axes of the rotating ends of the geared motors at the two corners are parallel to the plane of the rectangular plate. The wheels are respectively installed on the rotating ends of the two geared motors at the corners; The casters are respectively installed at the other two corners of the bottom surface of the rectangular plate; Hooks are installed at the four corners of the bottom surface of the rectangular plate. The detector is suspended from the hooks at the four corners; Elastic elements are respectively installed between the two corner support blocks and the two corner mounting blocks; The two corner shafts are controllable to rotate relative to the rectangular plate to change the orientation of the two corner wheels.

2. The underground pipeline detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element includes: The guide shaft, along the axial direction of the two corner rotating shafts, is slidably inserted through the two corner support blocks, and the bottom ends of the two corner guide shafts are respectively connected to the two corner mounting blocks; Retaining rings are respectively installed at the top ends of the guide shafts at the two corners; Springs are respectively fitted onto the guide shafts at the two corners and are located between the support blocks at the two corners and the mounting blocks at the two corners.

3. The underground pipeline detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic element also includes: Metal bushings are respectively fitted onto the guide shafts at the two corners and respectively installed on the support blocks at the two corners.

4. The underground pipeline detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic element also includes: Metal gaskets are respectively fitted onto the guide shafts at the two corners, and are respectively located at the contact points between the springs at the two corners and the metal bushings and mounting blocks at the two corners.

5. The underground pipeline detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element also includes: Shock-absorbing rubber is installed between the opposite surfaces of the two corner support blocks and the two corner mounting blocks.

6. An underground pipeline detection device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Also includes: A motor mounting plate is installed on the top surface of the rectangular plate; A drive motor is mounted on the motor mounting plate; Driven by the drive motor, the two corner shafts rotate relative to the rectangular plate.

7. The underground pipeline detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: The active gear is mounted on the rotating end of the drive motor; Driven belt gears are respectively installed at the top ends of the two rotating shafts; A synchronous toothed belt is fitted between the driving belt gear and the two driven belt gears at opposite angles; The driving belt gear and the two driven belt gears are arranged in a triangular pattern.

8. An underground pipeline detection device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Also includes: Bearing seats are mounted on the rectangular plate and respectively fitted onto the two corners of the rotating shaft; Angular contact ball bearings are respectively mounted between the two bearing housings and the two rotating shafts.

9. An underground pipeline detection device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Also includes: A pusher is installed on the top surface of the rectangular plate.

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