Visual inspection device for sewage pipeline

By designing a sewage pipeline inspection device adapted to different environments, including a support body, drive mechanism, and electric shock function, the problem of needing to use different devices in different environments has been solved, achieving cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

CN224162286UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24BEIJING YUYANG PIPELINE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING YUYANG PIPELINE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-14
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

Existing sewage pipeline inspection equipment requires the use of different devices depending on the environment, resulting in high costs.

Method used

A visual inspection device for sewage pipelines was designed, comprising a support body, a drive mechanism, an electric shock mechanism, and a translation mechanism. It utilizes an airbag to float on the water surface, a double-headed electric telescopic rod, and a hinge structure to adapt to different environments. Equipped with a camera and an electric shock function, it is suitable for pipelines in both water and drainage states.

Benefits of technology

This enables the same device to adapt to different environments, reducing costs and improving inspection efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The visual inspection device comprises a supporting main body, a driving mechanism, an electric shock mechanism and a translation mechanism, an air bag is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the supporting main body in a surrounding mode, a camera is fixedly connected to the front end of the supporting main body, the driving mechanism comprises two sets of folding mechanisms, and the folding mechanisms are arranged on the supporting main body. Each folding mechanism comprises a double-end electric telescopic rod, second hinges fixedly connected to the two output ends of the double-end electric telescopic rod, a connecting rod hinged to the second hinges, a first hinge hinged to the other end of the connecting rod and fulcrum shafts fixedly connected to the two opposite sides of the first hinge. The first hinge seat is rotationally connected with the first hinge through the fulcrum shaft; the side limiting rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the first hinge seat; the visual inspection device for the sewage pipeline, disclosed by the utility model, has the effects that the visual inspection device can be respectively suitable for the sewage pipeline with water and the sewage pipeline after drainage, and the suitability of the visual inspection device is optimized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of visual inspection technology for sewage pipelines, and in particular to a visual inspection device for sewage pipelines. Background Technology

[0002] Sewage pipelines are an essential part of urban infrastructure, forming underground pipelines. The operational status of sewage pipelines directly impacts residents' daily lives, the urban environment, and traffic. In particular, ruptures in sewage pipelines, often undetected in time, frequently lead to environmental pollution, ground subsidence, and may even compromise the safety of nearby buildings. A visual inspection device for sewage pipelines is a system that utilizes advanced information technology for real-time monitoring and management of sewage pipelines, primarily used for the visual inspection of sewage pipelines.

[0003] Typical visual inspection devices require the complete removal of sewage from the pipe and propulsion via wheels, or the use of specialized floating equipment to inspect sewage pipes containing water. This necessitates the use of different inspection devices in different environments, resulting in higher costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model discloses a visual inspection device for sewage pipelines, which aims to solve the technical problem that different inspection devices are required in different environments, resulting in high costs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A visual inspection device for sewage pipelines includes a support body, a drive mechanism, an electric shock mechanism, and a translation mechanism. An airbag is fixedly arranged around the bottom of the support body, and a camera is fixedly connected to the front end of the support body. The drive mechanism includes two sets of folding mechanisms, and each set of folding mechanisms includes a double-headed electric telescopic rod, a second hinge fixedly connected to the two output ends of the double-headed electric telescopic rod, a connecting rod hinged to the second hinge, a first hinge hinged to the other end of the connecting rod, a support shaft fixedly connected to the two opposite sides of the first hinge, a first hinge seat rotatably connected to the first hinge through the support shaft, and a side limiting rod fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the first hinge.

[0007] In the set of folding mechanisms located at the front end, each hinge is fixedly connected to a support frame at its bottom end, and each support frame is fixedly connected to a mounting frame at its bottom end. Each mounting frame contains a dual-head motor, and each dual-head motor has a fan blade and a roller fixedly connected to its two output ends.

[0008] In a set of folding mechanisms located at the rear end, each hinge is fixedly connected to a universal bracket at its bottom end, and a motor is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the universal bracket. A roller is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor.

[0009] The inner wall of the support body is provided with two mounting slots, and two double-headed electric telescopic rods are fixedly connected to the two mounting slots respectively. The outer sides of the two mounting frames are fixedly connected with covers respectively.

[0010] Each of the fan blades is rotatably connected to the inside of the casing, and the outer periphery of the casing is provided with multiple through slots at equal intervals, and the casing covers the outside of the fan blades.

[0011] With a drive mechanism and a dual-headed electric telescopic rod, the support frame and universal bracket can be retracted from a longitudinal to a lateral position by retracting the two output ends, raising multiple rollers. At this time, the fan blades are located at the bottom and float on the water surface through the airbag. The dual-headed motor drives the two fan blades to rotate outward in opposite directions, thus propelling the device forward. With this structure, the device can be used in sewage pipes with water and sewage pipes after drainage, optimizing the adaptability of the device.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the electric shock mechanism includes a power supply, a conductive wire electrically connected to the power supply, two conductive seats, and a plurality of copper wires simultaneously fixed to the tops of the two conductive seats;

[0013] The inner wall of one side of the support body is provided with a second mounting groove, and the power supply is fixed in the second mounting groove. One end of the conductive wire is connected to one of the conductive bases.

[0014] By incorporating an electric shock mechanism, the device is designed to prevent damage to the sewage pipes, which are often infested with snakes, rats, and insects. These animals may obstruct or attack the device. When an abnormal situation is detected by a camera, the electrified copper wire will paralyze the animal upon contact, allowing the device to be quickly withdrawn.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the translation mechanism includes two sets of linear electric guide rails, sliders movably connected to each linear electric guide rail, and a horizontal plate fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of each slider.

[0016] The top outer wall of the support body is provided with a groove, and the second mounting groove is located at the bottom of the groove. The top outer wall of each horizontal plate is fixedly connected with a second hinge seat, and two conductive seats are respectively hinged to the second hinge seat.

[0017] The device is equipped with a translation mechanism that drives two sliders to move via a linear electric guide rail. When the two sliders move outwards simultaneously, the copper wire can be spread out and stored in the groove, thus avoiding affecting the movement of the device. When an electric shock is required, the copper wire can be bent and raised by moving the two sliders and moved to any position on the linear electric guide rail, thereby changing the electric shock position to adapt to different electric shock positions.

[0018] As described above, a sewage pipeline visual inspection device includes a support body, a drive mechanism, an electric shock mechanism, and a translation mechanism. An airbag is fixedly arranged around the bottom of the support body, and a camera is fixedly connected to the front end of the support body. The drive mechanism includes two sets of folding mechanisms, each set of which includes a double-headed electric telescopic rod, a second hinge fixedly connected to the two output ends of the double-headed electric telescopic rod, a connecting rod hinged to the second hinge, a first hinge hinged to the other end of the connecting rod, a support shaft fixedly connected to opposite sides of the first hinge, and a hinge rotatably connected to the first hinge via the support shaft. The device comprises a first-mounted connector and a side limiting rod fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the first-mounted connector. In a set of folding mechanisms located at the front end, a support frame is fixedly connected to the bottom end of each first-mounted connector, and a mounting frame is fixedly connected to the bottom end of each support frame. A dual-headed motor is fixedly installed within each mounting frame, and a fan blade and a roller are fixedly connected to the two output ends of each dual-headed motor. In a set of folding mechanisms located at the rear end, a universal bracket is fixedly connected to the bottom end of each first-mounted connector, and a motor is fixedly connected to the bottom end of each universal bracket. A roller is fixedly connected to the output end of each motor. This utility model provides a visual inspection device for sewage pipes, which can be used in both water-filled and drained sewage pipes, optimizing the device's adaptability. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a sewage pipeline visual inspection device proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled drive mechanism of a sewage pipeline visualization inspection device proposed in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of a sewage pipeline visualization inspection device proposed in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the translation mechanism and electric shock mechanism of a sewage pipeline visual inspection device proposed in this utility model.

[0023] In the attached diagram: 1. Support body; 2. Airbag; 3. Drive mechanism; 4. Electric shock mechanism; 5. Translation mechanism; 6. Camera; 301. Universal bracket; 302. Motor 1; 303. Roller 1; 304. Cover; 305. Roller 2; 306. Support frame; 307. Dual-head motor; 308. Through slot; 309. Fan blade; 310. Mounting bracket; 311. Hinge seat 1; 312. Support Shaft; 313, Side limiting rod; 314, Hinge 1; 315, Connecting rod; 316, Hinge 2; 317, Double-headed electric telescopic rod; 318, Mounting slot 1; 401, Mounting slot 2; 402, Power supply; 403, Conductive wire; 404, Conductive seat; 405, Copper wire; 501, Linear electric guide rail; 502, Hinge seat 2; 503, Horizontal plate; 504, Slider; 505, Groove. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] The sewage pipeline visual inspection device disclosed in this utility model is mainly used in sewage pipeline inspection scenarios.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A visual inspection device for sewage pipes includes a support body 1, a drive mechanism 3, an electric shock mechanism 4, and a translation mechanism 5. An airbag 2 is fixedly arranged around the bottom of the support body 1, and a camera 6 is fixedly connected to the front end of the support body 1. The drive mechanism 3 includes two sets of folding mechanisms, and each set of folding mechanisms includes a double-headed electric telescopic rod 317, a second hinge 316 fixedly connected to the two output ends of the double-headed electric telescopic rod 317, a connecting rod 315 hinged to the second hinge 316, a first hinge 314 hinged to the other end of the connecting rod 315, a support shaft 312 fixedly connected to the two opposite sides of the first hinge 314, a first hinge seat 311 rotatably connected to the first hinge 314 through the support shaft 312, and a side limiting rod 313 fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the first hinge seat 311.

[0027] In a set of folding mechanisms located at the front end, each hinge 314 is fixedly connected to a support frame 306 at its bottom end, and each support frame 306 is fixedly connected to a mounting frame 310 at its bottom end. Each mounting frame 310 is fixedly equipped with a dual-head motor 307, and each dual-head motor 307 is fixedly connected to a fan blade 309 and a roller 305 at its two output ends.

[0028] In a set of folding mechanisms located at the rear, each hinge 314 has a universal bracket 301 fixedly connected to its bottom end, and a motor 302 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the universal bracket 301. The output end of the motor 302 is fixedly connected to a roller 303. The drive mechanism 3 at the front end is used to turn the device based on the presence of the universal bracket 301. Based on the setting of the double-headed electric telescopic rod 317, the support frame 306 and the universal bracket 301 can be changed from longitudinal to lateral by the retraction of the two output ends and the hinge limit of the hinge seat 311 on the hinge 314, which lifts the multiple rollers 305. At this time, the fan blades 309 are just at the bottom and float on the water surface through the air bag 2. The double-headed motor 307 drives the two fan blades 309 to rotate outward in opposite directions, which can push the device forward. With this structure, the device can be used in sewage pipes with water and sewage pipes after drainage, optimizing the adaptability of the device.

[0029] Reference Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, the inner wall of the support body 1 is provided with two mounting slots 318, and two double-headed electric telescopic rods 317 are respectively fixedly connected in the two mounting slots 318. The outer sides of the two mounting brackets 310 are respectively fixedly connected with covers 304.

[0030] Reference Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, each fan blade 309 is rotatably connected to the cover 304, and the outer periphery of the cover 304 is provided with a plurality of through slots 308 at equal intervals, and the cover 304 covers the outer side of the fan blade 309.

[0031] Reference Figure 3 In a preferred embodiment, the electric shock mechanism 4 includes a power supply 402, a conductive wire 403 electrically connected to the power supply 402, two conductive seats 404, and a plurality of copper wires 405 simultaneously fixed to the top of the two conductive seats 404.

[0032] Reference Figure 3 In a preferred embodiment, a mounting groove 401 is provided on one inner wall of the support body 1, and the power supply 402 is fixed in the mounting groove 401. One end of the conductive wire 403 is connected to one of the conductive seats 404. Since there are often snakes, rats, insects and other animals in the sewage pipe, they are easy to encounter when inspecting the sewage pipe. These animals may block or attack the device, causing damage to the device. In this case, if an abnormality is observed by the camera 6, the power supply 402 can generate electricity and supply power to the copper wire 405 through the conductive wire 403 and the conductive seat 404. When the charged copper wire 405 comes into contact with the animal, it will paralyze the animal, thereby facilitating the quick retraction of the device and effectively preventing damage to the device.

[0033] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In a preferred embodiment, the translation mechanism 5 includes two sets of linear electric guide rails 501, sliders 504 movably connected to each linear electric guide rail 501, and a horizontal plate 503 fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of each slider 504.

[0034] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In a preferred embodiment, the top outer wall of the support body 1 is provided with a groove 505, and the mounting groove 401 is located at the bottom of the groove 505. The top outer wall of each horizontal plate 503 is fixedly connected with a hinge seat 502, and two conductive seats 404 are respectively hinged to the hinge seat 502. In the translation mechanism 5, two sliders 504 are driven to move by two independently set linear electric guide rails 501. When the two sliders 504 move outward at the same time, the copper wire 405 can be opened and stored in the groove 505 to avoid affecting the movement of the device. When an electric shock is required, by controlling the two sliders 504 to move separately, the copper wire 405 can be bent and raised and moved to any position of the linear electric guide rail 501, thereby changing the electric shock position to adapt to different electric shock positions.

[0035] Working principle: The drive mechanism 3 at the front end, based on the universal bracket 301, is used to turn the device. Based on the setting of the double-headed electric telescopic rod 317, the support frame 306 and the universal bracket 301 can be changed from longitudinal to lateral by the retraction of the two output ends and the hinge limit of the hinge seat 311 on the hinge 314, which lifts the multiple rollers 305. At this time, the fan blades 309 are just at the bottom and float on the water surface by the air bag 2. The double-headed motor 307 drives the two fan blades 309 to rotate outward in opposite directions, which can push the device forward. With this structure, the device can be used in sewage pipes with water and sewage pipes after drainage, optimizing the adaptability of the device.

[0036] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. The substitutions may be replacements of some structures, devices, or method steps, or they may be complete technical solutions. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A visual inspection device for sewage pipelines, comprising a support body (1), a drive mechanism (3), an electric shock mechanism (4), and a translation mechanism (5), characterized in that, An airbag (2) is fixedly arranged around the bottom of the support body (1), and a camera (6) is fixedly connected to the front end of the support body (1). The drive mechanism (3) includes two sets of folding mechanisms, and each set of folding mechanisms includes a double-headed electric telescopic rod (317), a hinge two (316) fixedly connected to the two output ends of the double-headed electric telescopic rod (317), a connecting rod (315) hinged to the hinge two (316), a hinge one (314) hinged to the other end of the connecting rod (315), a support shaft (312) fixedly connected to the two opposite sides of the hinge one (314), a hinge seat one (311) rotatably connected to the hinge one (314) through the support shaft (312), and a side limiting rod (313) fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the hinge seat one (311). In the set of folding mechanisms located at the front end, each hinge (314) is fixedly connected to a support frame (306) at its bottom end, and each support frame (306) is fixedly connected to a mounting frame (310) at its bottom end. Each mounting frame (310) is fixedly connected to a dual-head motor (307), and each dual-head motor (307) is fixedly connected to a fan blade (309) and a roller (305) at its two output ends. In a set of folding mechanisms located at the rear end, each hinge (314) is fixedly connected to a universal bracket (301) at its bottom end, and a motor (302) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the universal bracket (301). The output end of the motor (302) is fixedly connected to a roller (303).

2. The sewage pipeline visual inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the support body (1) is provided with two mounting slots (318), and two double-headed electric telescopic rods (317) are fixedly connected in the two mounting slots (318). The outer sides of the two mounting brackets (310) are fixedly connected with covers (304).

3. The sewage pipeline visual inspection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the fan blades (309) is rotatably connected to the cover (304), and the outer periphery of the cover (304) is provided with a plurality of through slots (308) at equal intervals, and the cover (304) covers the outer side of the fan blades (309).

4. The sewage pipeline visual inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electric shock mechanism (4) includes a power supply (402), a conductive wire (403) electrically connected to the power supply (402), two conductive seats (404), and a plurality of copper wires (405) simultaneously fixed to the top of the two conductive seats (404).

5. A visual inspection device for sewage pipelines according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner wall of one side of the support body (1) is provided with a second mounting groove (401), and the power supply (402) is fixed in the second mounting groove (401). One end of the conductive wire (403) is connected to one of the conductive seats (404).

6. The sewage pipeline visual inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The translation mechanism (5) includes two sets of linear electric guide rails (501), sliders (504) movably connected to each linear electric guide rail (501), and a horizontal plate (503) fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of each slider (504).

7. A visual inspection device for sewage pipelines according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top outer wall of the support body (1) is provided with a groove (505), and the second mounting groove (401) is located at the bottom of the groove (505). The top outer wall of each of the horizontal plates (503) is fixedly connected with a second hinge seat (502), and two conductive seats (404) are respectively hinged to the second hinge seat (502).