Laser decontamination robot for nuclear power

By designing a laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants, combined with a robotic arm and a purification system, the problems of secondary pollution and applicability in nuclear power equipment decontamination have been solved, achieving efficient and safe decontamination results.

CN224181584UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01BEIJING XINXIN CAIYUAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING XINXIN CAIYUAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Existing decontamination methods for nuclear power equipment pose a risk of secondary contamination, are difficult to adapt to diverse equipment, and may damage precision components, increasing equipment purchase costs.

Method used

A laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants was designed. It uses a robotic arm in conjunction with laser decontamination and is equipped with a clamping system and an air purification system, including a high-efficiency air filter plate and an activated carbon plate, to achieve precise positioning and efficient decontamination.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient and safe decontamination operations in nuclear power environments, ensuring that precision components of equipment are not damaged, reducing the risk of environmental pollution, and improving the applicability and efficiency of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of nuclear power equipment, and discloses a nuclear power laser decontamination robot which comprises a machining box, a mechanical arm is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the machining box, a supporting column is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the machining box, a fixing disc is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting column, and a motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the machining box. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected with a gear, first sliding grooves are formed in the diagonal inner walls of the left side and the right side of the fixing disc correspondingly, and first sliding blocks are slidably connected to the inner walls of the first sliding grooves. The gear is driven by the motor, so that the rack meshed with the gear does linear reciprocating motion under the limitation of the fixing disc, the connecting block and the clamping plate are further driven to move, the buffering and auxiliary fixing effects of the spring and the sliding rod are matched, a workpiece to be decontaminated can be accurately and stably clamped, and the position of the workpiece is adjusted according to driving of the motor; and a reliable positioning basis is provided for subsequent laser decontamination operation, and the accuracy and high efficiency of laser decontamination are ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of nuclear power equipment technology, specifically to a laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants. Background Technology

[0002] During the operation of a nuclear power plant, some equipment may become contaminated with radioactive materials, requiring regular decontamination. Traditional chemical decontamination methods use chemical reagents, which can easily generate significant secondary pollution and are difficult to thoroughly clean for some complex structures, potentially corroding equipment surfaces. Mechanical decontamination methods, such as grinding and high-pressure water jetting, may damage precision components, affecting equipment performance and lifespan.

[0003] If the size and shape of the workpiece cannot be taken into account, the decontamination equipment may only be applicable to workpieces of specific specifications. For the various types and specifications of equipment components in nuclear power plants, this limitation will greatly reduce the scope and efficiency of laser decontamination equipment and increase the cost of equipment purchase.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, a laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants has been proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants, which solves the problem that in the prior art, if the decontamination equipment cannot be adapted to the size, shape, and other factors of the workpiece, it may only be applicable to workpieces of specific specifications. For the various types and specifications of equipment components in nuclear power plants, this limitation will greatly reduce the scope and efficiency of laser decontamination equipment and increase the equipment purchase cost.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants, comprising a processing box, a robotic arm fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the processing box, a support column fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the processing box, a fixed plate fixedly connected to the top of the support column, a motor fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the processing box, a gear fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, first sliding grooves being formed on the diagonally opposite inner walls of the left and right sides of the fixed plate, first sliders being slidably connected to the inner walls of the first sliding grooves, a rack fixedly connected to one end of the first slider, and the rack meshing with the gear, a connecting block fixedly connected to the top of the rack, evenly distributed guide blocks fixedly connected to the top of the fixed plate, a moving block slidably connected to the outer wall of the guide block, a clamping plate fixedly connected to the top of the moving block, and the clamping plate being fixedly connected to the connecting block, springs fixedly connected to the inner walls of opposite sides of the clamping plate, a sliding rod fixedly connected to one end of each spring, and a cleaning assembly being provided inside the right side of the processing box.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the gear drives the rack to move, the rack drives the connecting block to move, and the clamping plate to move, so that the moving block at the bottom of the clamping plate slides on the outer wall of the guide block.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the cleaning component includes a filter box, which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the right side of the processing box, and the inner walls at both the upper and lower ends of the filter box are provided with second sliding grooves.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the filter box adsorbs impurities generated during the decontamination process.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: the top of the processing box is provided with a cover plate, a water tank is fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate, a connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the water outlet of the water tank, and an electric slide rail is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the cover plate.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, water is drawn from the water tank by the pump and sprayed through the connecting pipe.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: a second slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second groove, and a connecting frame is fixedly connected between the second sliders.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the connecting frame is moved by the second slider, and the front end of the second slider has a sealing gasket to prevent air leakage.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: a high-efficiency air filter plate is fixedly connected to the inside of the left side of the connecting frame, and an activated carbon plate is fixedly connected to the inside of the right side of the connecting frame.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the high-efficiency air filter panel is model F series, which can filter particles of 1-10 microns. The F series ranges from F5 to F9 and is suitable for special occasions such as aerospace and nuclear power.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution: an exhaust fan is fixedly connected to the right side of the filter box, and an exhaust box is fixedly connected to the right side of the exhaust fan.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, clean air is discharged through the air outlet box.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution: the front left and right sides of the filter box are fixedly connected to fixing plates, and the fixing plates are threaded with bolts.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the connecting frame is limited by bolts.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution: the outer wall of the electric slide rail is slidably connected to a sliding block, and the sliding block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting pipe.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the sliding block moves to drive the connecting pipe to move.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] 1. The nuclear power laser decontamination robot provided by this utility model first drives the gears through a motor, so that the meshing rack moves linearly back and forth under the limit of the fixed plate, thereby driving the connecting block and clamping plate to move. With the buffering and auxiliary fixing effect of the spring and sliding rod, it can accurately and stably clamp the workpiece to be decontaminated, and adjust its position according to the motor drive, providing a reliable positioning basis for subsequent laser decontamination operations, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of laser decontamination.

[0024] 2. The laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants provided by this utility model draws air from the processing chamber into the filter chamber through an exhaust fan. After being purified by a high-efficiency air filter plate and an activated carbon plate, the air is discharged from the exhaust chamber, effectively ensuring the air quality inside the processing chamber and avoiding environmental pollution and harm to operators. At the same time, the water in the water tank can be adjusted in position via a connecting pipe on an electric slide rail to assist the decontamination process and achieve functions such as cooling and rinsing, thereby improving the decontamination effect. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the processing box of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping plate of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the rack of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second slider of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bolt of this utility model.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Processing box; 2. Filter box; 3. Cover plate; 4. Water tank; 5. Exhaust fan; 6. Air outlet box; 7. Robotic arm; 8. Support column; 9. Motor; 10. Fixed plate; 11. Gear; 12. Guide block; 13. Moving block; 14. Clamping plate; 15. Spring; 16. Sliding rod; 17. Rack; 18. First slide groove; 19. First slider; 20. Connecting block; 21. Second slide groove; 22. Second slider; 23. Connecting frame; 24. High-efficiency air filter plate; 25. Fixed plate; 26. Bolt; 27. Activated carbon plate; 28. Electric slide rail; 29. ​​Sliding block; 30. Connecting pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] To further understand the contents of this utility model, a detailed description of this utility model will be provided with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 This utility model discloses a laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants, comprising a processing box 1. A robotic arm 7 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the processing box 1, and is securely connected to the robotic arm 7 by a specific fixing method. This robotic arm plays a key role in the entire decontamination operation. It can flexibly adjust its position and angle to adapt to the decontamination requirements of different nuclear power components. There is a drain pipe at the rear end of the processing box 1, controlled by a control valve. A support column 8 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the processing box 1, and a fixed plate 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the support column 8. The parameters of the robotic arm 7 are: laser power 2000W, wavelength 1060 nm, pulse frequency 1000 Hz, scanning speed 100 mm / s-500 mm / s, and nuclear power environment (low protection).

[0035] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4A motor 9 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the processing box 1. A gear 11 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 9. After the motor starts, it can drive the gear 11 to rotate. The inner walls of the left and right sides of the fixed disk 10 are provided with first sliding grooves 18. The inner walls of the first sliding grooves 18 are slidably connected to first sliders 19. One end of the first slider 19 is fixedly connected to a rack 17, and the rack 17 is meshed with the gear 11. Since the rack 17 and the gear 11 are meshed with each other, when the gear 11 rotates under the drive of the motor 9, it will drive the rack 17 to move in a straight line in the diagonal direction of the fixed disk 10. A connecting block 20 is fixedly connected to the top of the rack 17. A uniformly distributed guide block 12 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed disk 10. A moving block 13 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the guide block 12. A clamping plate 14 is fixedly connected to the top of the moving block 13, and the clamping plate 14 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 20, so that the moving block 13 can move smoothly along the direction determined by the guide block 12. The top of the movable block 13 is fixedly connected to the clamping plate 14, and the clamping plate 14 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 20. In this way, when the rack 17 moves, it will drive the clamping plate 14 to move along the guiding direction of the guide block 12 through the connecting block 20. Springs 15 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of opposite sides of the clamping plate 14. A sliding rod 16 is fixedly connected to one end of the spring 15. When the clamping plate 14 clamps the nuclear power components, the springs 15 and the sliding rod 16 can play a buffering role to avoid damage to the components due to excessive clamping force. At the same time, it can also ensure that appropriate clamping force can be provided during the clamping process of components of different shapes and sizes.

[0036] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6The processing box 1 has a cleaning assembly inside on its right side, including a filter box 2. The filter box 2 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the right side of the processing box 1. Second sliding grooves 21 are provided on both the upper and lower inner walls of the filter box 2. A cover plate 3 is installed on the top of the processing box 1, and a water tank 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate 3. A connecting pipe 30 is fixedly connected to the outlet of the water tank 4. The cover plate 3 not only provides protection but also provides a mounting base for other components. The water tank 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate 3 and is used to store the liquid required for cleaning. The outlet of the water tank 4 is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe 30 to transport the liquid in the tank to a designated location. At the bottom center of the cover plate 3, an electric slide rail 28 is fixedly connected to provide power support for the movement of the connecting pipe 30. A second slider 22 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second slide groove 21. A connecting frame 23 is fixedly connected between the second sliders 22. A high-efficiency air filter plate 24 is fixedly connected to the left side of the connecting frame 23, and an activated carbon plate 27 is fixedly connected to the right side. The filter plate effectively filters out fine particles and impurities in the air, ensuring that the air entering the processing chamber meets certain cleanliness standards. An activated carbon plate 27 is fixedly connected to the right side of the connecting frame 23. The activated carbon plate adsorbs harmful gases and odors in the air, further improving air cleanliness. An exhaust fan 5 is fixedly connected to the right side of the filter box 2, and an air outlet box 6 is fixedly connected to the right side of the exhaust fan 5. The exhaust fan 5 generates strong suction to draw air out of the processing chamber and purify it by passing it through the high-efficiency air filter plate 24 and the activated carbon plate 27. After purification, the air enters the exhaust box 6 from the right side of the exhaust fan 5 and is finally discharged into the external environment. The front left and right sides of the filter box 2 are fixedly connected to the fixing plates 25, and the fixing plates 25 are threaded with bolts 26. By tightening and loosening the bolts 26, the filter box 2 can be easily disassembled and installed, which facilitates the maintenance and replacement of internal filter plates and other components. The outer wall of the electric slide rail 28 is slidably connected to the sliding block 29, and the sliding block 29 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting pipe 30. When the electric slide rail 28 is started, it can drive the sliding block 29 and the connected pipe 30 to move at the bottom of the cover plate 3, thereby realizing the spraying of liquid at different positions in the processing box to assist in the cleaning work.

[0037] Working principle: After the motor 9 starts, its output end drives the gear 11 to rotate. Since the gear 11 meshes with the rack 17, and the rack 17 slides and is limited within the first groove 18 of the fixed plate 10 through the first slider 19, the rotation of the gear 11 causes the rack 17 to perform linear reciprocating motion. The connecting block 20 at the top of the rack 17 moves together with the rack 17, thereby driving the clamping plate 14, which is fixedly connected to the connecting block 20, to move. The springs 15 and sliding rods 16 on the inner walls of the clamping plates 14 provide cushioning and auxiliary fixation, ensuring that the workpiece to be cleaned placed between the clamping plates 14 is stably clamped and its position is adjusted according to the drive of the motor 9, facilitating subsequent laser cleaning operations. Cleaning is performed by the robotic arm 7. Water from the water tank 4 on the top cover plate 3 of the processing box 1 flows out through the connecting pipe 30. The connecting pipe 30 adjusts the water spray position by sliding the sliding block 29 on the electric slide rail 28, assisting the cleaning process, such as cooling and rinsing. The exhaust fan 5 is activated, drawing air from the processing box 1 into the filter box 2. In the filter box 2, the air first undergoes preliminary filtration through the high-efficiency air filter plate 24 on the left side of the connecting frame 23, removing most of the impurities. Then, it passes through the activated carbon plate 27 on the right side of the connecting frame 23 to further adsorb harmful gases and odors. The purified air is then discharged from the exhaust box 6, ensuring the air quality inside the processing box 1 and preventing environmental pollution and harm to operators.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants, comprising a processing box (1), characterized in that: A robotic arm (7) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the processing box (1). A support column (8) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the processing box (1). A fixed plate (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the support column (8). A motor (9) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the processing box (1). A gear (11) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (9). A first sliding groove (18) is provided on the diagonally opposite inner walls of the left and right sides of the fixed plate (10). A first slider (19) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the first sliding groove (18). A rack (17) is fixedly connected to one end of the first slider (19). 7) It meshes with the gear (11). A connecting block (20) is fixedly connected to the top of the rack (17). A guide block (12) with even distribution is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed disk (10). A moving block (13) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the guide block (12). A clamping plate (14) is fixedly connected to the top of the moving block (13). The clamping plate (14) is fixedly connected to the connecting block (20). A spring (15) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the opposite side of the clamping plate (14). A sliding rod (16) is fixedly connected to one end of the spring (15). A cleaning component is provided inside the right side of the processing box (1).

2. The laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly includes a filter box (2), which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the right side of the processing box (1). The filter box (2) has a second sliding groove (21) on both the upper and lower inner walls.

3. The laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processing box (1) is provided with a cover plate (3) on the top, and a water tank (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate (3). A connecting pipe (30) is fixedly connected to the water outlet of the water tank (4), and an electric slide rail (28) is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the cover plate (3).

4. The laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the second slide groove (21) is slidably connected to a second slider (22), and a connecting frame (23) is fixedly connected between the second sliders (22).

5. The laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants according to claim 4, characterized in that: A high-efficiency air filter plate (24) is fixedly connected to the inside of the left side of the connecting frame (23), and an activated carbon plate (27) is fixedly connected to the inside of the right side of the connecting frame (23).

6. The laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants according to claim 2, characterized in that: A blower (5) is fixedly connected to the right side of the filter box (2), and an exhaust box (6) is fixedly connected to the right side of the blower (5).

7. The laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants according to claim 2, characterized in that: The filter box (2) has fixed plates (25) on both the left and right sides of the front end, and bolts (26) are threaded inside the fixed plates (25).

8. The laser decontamination robot for nuclear power plants according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the electric slide rail (28) is slidably connected to a sliding block (29), and the sliding block (29) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting pipe (30).