Automatic walking and rotating spraying robot for pipeline

By designing an automated rotating spraying robot for pipelines, employing a scissor lift device and multi-gear coordination, the problem of traditional robots being unable to adapt to different pipe diameters was solved. This enabled uniform spraying of the inner and outer surfaces of the pipes and stable movement, improving spraying quality and efficiency.

CN224114339UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14SUQIAN SIBORUI INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2026-04-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional pipe spraying robots are difficult to adapt flexibly to pipes of different sizes, resulting in inconsistent spraying effects, especially in large-diameter pipes or complex environments where they cannot achieve uniform spraying in all directions.

Method used

An automated pipeline rotary spraying robot was designed, employing a scissor lift device in conjunction with a lead screw drive to achieve flexible height adjustment of the robot; through the cooperation of multiple gears, the spray gun can rotate at multiple angles to ensure uniform spraying of the pipeline surface; and the drive motor and bevel gear work together to ensure stable movement of the robot inside and outside the pipeline.

Benefits of technology

It improves the quality and efficiency of spraying, enhances the applicability of the equipment, ensures uniform spraying of all parts of the pipeline surface, reduces the difficulty of operation, and improves work efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a pipeline automatic walking rotary spraying robot which comprises a top plate, a control box is arranged below one end of the top plate, a first driving box is arranged below one end, away from the control box, of the top plate, a second driving box is arranged on the side face of the first driving box, and spraying devices are arranged in the second driving box and the first driving box. A wire interface is formed in one side of the control box, a coating interface is formed below the wire interface, two handles are symmetrically arranged on the side face of the top plate, a control panel is arranged on the upper surface of the side, close to the control box, of the top plate, a telescopic pipe is arranged between the control box and the first driving box, a shear type lifting device is arranged in the telescopic pipe, and a lead screw transmission device is arranged below the shear type lifting device. A square shell is arranged around the lower end of the shear type lifting device, a bottom plate is arranged at the bottom of the square shell, and a partition plate is arranged at the lower end in the square shell. When in use, the device automatically ascends and descends.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of pipeline spraying devices, and in particular relates to an automatic pipeline walking and rotating spraying robot. Background Technology

[0002] In the pipeline construction and maintenance process, it is crucial to apply a comprehensive and uniform protective coating to the inner and outer walls of the pipeline.

[0003] Traditional pipe painting robots have a fixed height, making it difficult to adapt flexibly to pipes of different sizes, resulting in inconsistent painting effects. Especially in large-diameter pipes or complex environments, traditional painting robots cannot achieve all-around painting, and the uniformity and quality of the coating are difficult to guarantee. Existing equipment has room for improvement in terms of painting effect and adaptability to pipes of different sizes. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a robot that can flexibly adapt to different pipe diameters, rotate efficiently, and achieve all-around painting. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic pipe-walking rotary spraying robot to solve the problem that the machine is difficult to adapt flexibly to pipes of different sizes, resulting in inconsistent spraying effects.

[0005] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objectives through the following technical solution: It includes a top plate, with a control box located below one end of the top plate, a first drive box located below the end of the top plate away from the control box, a second drive box located on the side of the first drive box, and a spraying device located inside both the second and first drive boxes. A wire interface is located on one side of the control box, and a paint interface is located below the wire interface. Two handles are symmetrically arranged on the side of the top plate. A control panel is located on the upper surface of the top plate near the control box. A telescopic tube is provided between the control box and the first drive box. A scissor-type lifting device is located inside the telescopic tube. A screw drive device is located below the scissor-type lifting device. A square outer shell is provided around the lower end of the scissor-type lifting device. A base plate is located at the bottom of the square outer shell. A partition plate is located at the lower end of the interior of the square outer shell. Two wheels are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the square outer shell. A rotating rod is located between each of the two wheels. Fixed blocks are movably connected to both ends of the rotating rod. A first bevel gear is located at one end of the rotating rod near the control box. A second bevel gear is located on the side of the first bevel gear. A rotating column is located on the side of the second bevel gear. A drive motor is located on the side of the rotating column.

[0006] Furthermore, the spraying device includes a connecting plate, a first gear is provided on the side of the connecting plate near the second drive box, a second gear meshing with the first gear is provided on the side of the first gear, a third gear is provided on the side of the second gear near the connecting plate, a fourth gear meshing with the third gear is provided above the third gear, a connecting shaft is provided on the side of the second gear, the third gear and the fourth gear near the connecting plate, a first circular groove is provided through the middle of the connecting plate, a second circular groove is provided at the upper end of the connecting plate, a rotary motor is provided on the side of the connecting plate near the first drive box, and a spray gun is provided on the side of the rotary motor.

[0007] Furthermore, the cylindrical part of the spray gun is located inside the second drive box, the nozzle part is outside the second drive box, and the switch part is located inside the first drive box. The cylindrical part of the spray gun is movably connected to the inside of the first circular groove, and the connecting plate is fixed between the first drive box and the second drive box.

[0008] Furthermore, the first gear is fixed to the periphery of the cylindrical part of the spray gun, the connecting shaft on the side of the fourth gear is movably connected to the inside of the second circular groove, and the connecting shaft on the side of the fourth gear is connected to the rotary motor.

[0009] Furthermore, the connecting shaft on the side of the third gear is fixed to the side of the connecting plate, and the third gear and the connecting shaft on its side are movably connected. The connecting shaft on the side of the second gear is fixed at the middle position of the third gear, and the second gear and the connecting shaft on its side are fixedly connected.

[0010] Furthermore, the telescopic tube is fixed below the top plate and above the square outer shell, and the telescopic tube is square in shape and has the same length and width as the square outer shell.

[0011] Furthermore, the scissor lift device is driven to lift by the lead screw drive device, which is located above the partition plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the wheels are all movably connected to both ends of the square outer shell, and the fixing blocks are all fixed to both ends of the square outer shell.

[0013] Furthermore, the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are vertically connected and mesh with each other, and the drive motor is fixed below the partition plate.

[0014] Beneficial effects: This utility model is reasonably designed and has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The motor and multiple gears of the spraying device can rotate the spray gun at multiple angles, ensuring uniform spraying of all parts of the pipe surface and improving spraying quality and efficiency.

[0016] 2. The scissor lift device works in conjunction with the screw drive device, which can flexibly adjust the robot height according to the pipe diameter, adapt to pipes of different sizes, and enhance the applicability of the equipment;

[0017] 3. The drive motor rotates the wheels through the cooperation of the bevel gear and the motor, ensuring the stability of the robot when walking inside or outside the pipe and avoiding swaying and deviation;

[0018] 4. The control panel is designed in a reasonable way, making it convenient for operators to perform various operations on the robot, reducing the difficulty of operation and improving work efficiency. At the same time, the layout of the wire interface and paint interface is reasonable, which facilitates the connection and use of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a front sectional view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial drawing of the bottom part of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the spraying device of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the spraying device structure from another perspective of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a top view of the spraying device of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1-Top plate, 2-Control box, 3-First drive box, 4-Second drive box, 5-Spraying device, 6-Electrical cable interface, 7-Paint interface, 8-Handle, 9-Control panel, 10-Telescopic tube, 11-Scissor lift device, 12-Screw drive device, 13-Drive motor, 14-Second bevel gear, 15-First bevel gear, 16-Rotating rod, 17-Wheel, 18-Fixing block, 20-Square outer shell, 21-Base plate, 22-Divider plate, 23-Rotating column;

[0027] 51-Connecting plate, 52-First gear, 53-Third gear, 54-Second gear, 55-Fourth gear, 56-Connecting shaft, 57-Spray gun, 58-Rotating motor, 59-Second circular groove, 511-First circular groove. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0029] Combination Figures 1 to 7 The illustrated automatic pipeline walking rotary spraying robot includes a top plate 1, a control box 2 located below one end of the top plate 1, a first drive box 3 located below the end of the top plate 1 away from the control box 2, a second drive box 4 located on the side of the first drive box 3, and a spraying device 5 located inside the second drive box 4 and the first drive box 3. A wire interface 6 is located on one side of the control box 2, and a paint interface 7 is located below the wire interface 6. Two handles 8 are symmetrically arranged on the side of the top plate 1. A control panel 9 is located on the upper surface of the top plate 1 near the control box 2. A telescopic tube 10 is provided between the control box 2 and the first drive box 3. A scissor-type lifting device 11 is located inside the telescopic tube 10. A screw drive device 12 is located below the scissor-type lifting device 11. A square outer shell 20 is provided around the lower end of the scissor-type lifting device 11, and a base plate 21 is located at the bottom of the square outer shell 20. The lower end is provided with a partition plate 22. Two wheels 17 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the square outer shell 20. A rotating rod 16 is provided between each wheel 17. Fixed blocks 18 are movably connected to both ends of the rotating rod 16. A first bevel gear 15 is provided at one end of the rotating rod 16 near the control box 2. A second bevel gear 14 is provided on the side of the first bevel gear 15. A rotating column 23 is provided on the second bevel gear 14. A drive motor 13 is provided on the side of the rotating column 23. This utility model has an external controller, which can control the lifting and forward movement of the machine. The control connection method between the operating motor, the lead screw transmission device, the control panel, and the controller in this utility model is existing technology and will not be specifically described. The operating panel, lead screw transmission device, scissor lifting device, telescopic tube, fixed block, and motor in this utility model are all existing technology and will not be specifically described.

[0030] The spraying device 5 includes a connecting plate 51. A first gear 52 is provided on the side of the connecting plate 51 near the second drive box 4. A second gear 54 meshes with the first gear 52 on its side. A third gear 53 is provided on the side of the second gear 54 near the connecting plate 51. A fourth gear 55 meshes with the third gear 53 above it. A connecting shaft 56 is provided on the side of the second gear 54, the third gear 53, and the fourth gear 55 near the connecting plate 51. A first circular groove 511 runs through the middle of the connecting plate 51. A second circular groove 59 is provided at the upper end of the connecting plate 51. A rotary motor 58 is provided on the side of the connecting plate 51 near the first drive box 3. A spray gun 57 is provided on the side of the rotary motor 58. The spray gun in this utility model is prior art and will not be described in detail.

[0031] The cylindrical part of the spray gun 57 is located inside the second drive box 4, the nozzle part is outside the second drive box 4, and the switch part is located inside the first drive box 3. The cylindrical part of the spray gun 57 is movably connected to the inside of the first circular groove 511, and the connecting plate 51 is fixed between the first drive box 3 and the second drive box 4.

[0032] The first gear 52 is fixed to the periphery of the cylindrical part of the spray gun 57, and the connecting shaft 56 on the side of the fourth gear 55 is movably connected to the inside of the second circular groove 59. The connecting shaft 56 on the side of the fourth gear 55 is connected to the rotary motor 58.

[0033] The connecting shaft 56 on the side of the third gear 53 is fixed to the side of the connecting plate 51. The third gear 53 and its side connecting shaft 56 are movably connected. The connecting shaft 56 on the side of the second gear 54 is fixed in the middle position of the third gear 53. The second gear 54 and its side connecting shaft 56 are fixedly connected.

[0034] The telescopic tube 10 is fixed below the top plate 1 and above the square outer shell 20. The telescopic tube 10 is square and has the same length and width as the square outer shell 20.

[0035] The scissor lift device 11 is driven to lift by a screw drive device 12, which is located above the partition plate 22.

[0036] The wheels 17 are movably connected to both ends of the square outer shell 20, and the fixing blocks 18 are fixed to both ends of the square outer shell 20.

[0037] The first bevel gear 15 and the second bevel gear 14 are vertically connected and mesh with each other, and the drive motor 13 is fixed below the partition plate 22.

[0038] Working principle: In use, this utility model first controls the movement of the lead screw transmission device 12 via the control panel 9, and then uses the scissor lifting device 11 to raise or lower the position of the top plate 1, thereby adjusting the position of the spraying device 5. After adjustment, the drive motor 13 can be controlled by the controller or panel to rotate, driving the second bevel gear 14 to rotate, which in turn drives the first bevel gear to rotate. In conjunction with the rotating rod 16, the wheel can be rotated, thereby realizing the forward and backward movement of the machine. This allows the machine to move inside the pipe. After entering the pipe, the rotary motor 58 is started by the controller or control panel to rotate via the connecting shaft 56, thereby driving the fourth gear 55 to rotate, which in turn drives the third gear 53 to rotate, then drives the second gear to rotate, and then drives the first gear 52 to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the spray gun 57. At the same time, the spray gun 57 will open to perform spraying work.

[0039] This invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0040] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A pipeline automatic walking rotary spraying robot, characterized in that... The system includes a top plate (1), a control box (2) located below one end of the top plate (1), a first drive box (3) located below the end of the top plate (1) away from the control box (2), a second drive box (4) located on the side of the first drive box (3), a spraying device (5) located inside the second drive box (4) and the first drive box (3), a wire interface (6) located on one side of the control box (2), a paint interface (7) located below the wire interface (6), two handles (8) symmetrically located on the side of the top plate (1), a control panel (9) located on the upper surface of the top plate (1) near the control box (2), a telescopic tube (10) located between the control box (2) and the first drive box (3), a scissor lifting device (11) located inside the telescopic tube (10), and the scissor lifting device... Below the device (11) is a screw drive device (12). The lower end of the scissor lifting device (11) is surrounded by a square shell (20). The bottom of the square shell (20) is provided with a base plate (21). The lower end of the inside of the square shell (20) is provided with a partition plate (22). Two wheels (17) are symmetrically provided at both ends of the square shell (20). A rotating rod (16) is provided between the two wheels (17). Fixed blocks (18) are movably connected to both ends of the rotating rod (16). A first bevel gear (15) is provided at one end of the rotating rod (16) near the control box (2). A second bevel gear (14) is provided on the side of the first bevel gear (15). A rotating column (23) is provided on the side of the second bevel gear (14). A drive motor (13) is provided on the side of the rotating column (23).

2. The automatic pipeline walking and rotating spraying robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spraying device (5) includes a connecting plate (51). A first gear (52) is provided on the side of the connecting plate (51) near the second drive box (4). A second gear (54) meshes with the first gear (52) on its side. A third gear (53) is provided on the side of the second gear (54) near the connecting plate (51). A fourth gear (55) meshes with the third gear (53) above it. A connecting shaft (56) is provided on the side of the second gear (54), the third gear (53), and the fourth gear (55) near the connecting plate (51). A first circular groove (511) runs through the middle of the connecting plate (51). A second circular groove (59) is provided at the upper end of the connecting plate (51). A rotary motor (58) is provided on the side of the connecting plate (51) near the first drive box (3). A spray gun (57) is provided on the side of the rotary motor (58).

3. The automatic pipeline walking and rotating spraying robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cylindrical part of the spray gun (57) is located inside the second drive box (4), the nozzle part is outside the second drive box (4), and the switch part is located inside the first drive box (3). The cylindrical part of the spray gun (57) is movably connected to the inside of the first circular groove (511), and the connecting plate (51) is fixed between the first drive box (3) and the second drive box (4).

4. The automatic pipeline walking rotary spraying robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first gear (52) is fixed to the periphery of the cylindrical part of the spray gun (57), and the connecting shaft (56) on the side of the fourth gear (55) is movably connected to the inside of the second circular groove (59). The connecting shaft (56) on the side of the fourth gear (55) is connected to the rotary motor (58).

5. The automatic pipeline walking rotary spraying robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting shaft (56) on the side of the third gear (53) is fixed to the side of the connecting plate (51), and the third gear (53) and the connecting shaft (56) on its side are movably connected. The connecting shaft (56) on the side of the second gear (54) is fixed at the middle position of the third gear (53), and the second gear (54) and the connecting shaft (56) on its side are fixedly connected.

6. The automatic pipeline walking rotary spraying robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic tube (10) is fixed below the top plate (1) and above the square outer shell (20). The telescopic tube (10) is square and has the same length and width as the square outer shell (20).

7. The automatic pipeline walking rotary spraying robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scissor lift device (11) is driven to lift by the lead screw drive device (12), which is located above the partition plate (22).

8. The automatic pipeline walking rotary spraying robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wheels (17) are movably connected to both ends of the square outer shell (20), and the fixing blocks (18) are fixed to both ends of the square outer shell (20).

9. The automatic pipeline walking rotary spraying robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first bevel gear (15) and the second bevel gear (14) are vertically connected and mesh with each other, and the drive motor (13) is fixed below the partition plate (22).