Automatic inspection device for bridge detection

By designing a bridge frame and drive mechanism on the bridge to drive the sliding of the high-definition inspection camera, the problems of low safety and poor inspection effect of existing devices are solved, and efficient and safe bridge road surface monitoring is achieved.

CN224199773UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05CHINA RAILWAY CONSTR BRIDGE ENG BUREAU GRP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA RAILWAY CONSTR BRIDGE ENG BUREAU GRP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-19
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

Existing bridge inspection devices, installed on the inner edge of the bridge, have low safety and limited inspection effectiveness, making it difficult to effectively monitor the condition of the bridge surface.

Method used

Design an automated inspection device that includes a bridge frame and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism drives a high-definition inspection and monitoring camera to slide on the bridge frame. Combined with a tilting lens and a solar panel, it can achieve efficient and large-scale bridge surface monitoring.

Benefits of technology

It improves the safety and monitoring effectiveness of bridge road surface inspection, ensuring that the device is in a high position most of the time, thus enhancing safety and expanding the monitoring range.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic inspection device for bridge detection, relates to the field of bridge inspection, solves the problems that the existing device is arranged on the inner side of the edge of a bridge, the safety is low, and the inspection effect on the road surface condition of the bridge needs to be improved, and adopts the following scheme that the automatic inspection device comprises a bridge frame which comprises an arc-shaped frame body; a driving mechanism is fixedly installed on the inner side of the bridge frame, and the bridge frame is further slidably sleeved with an inspection assembly. The inspection assembly comprises a sliding seat which sleeves the bridge frame in a sliding manner and high-definition inspection monitoring cameras which are fixedly mounted on the two sides of the sliding seat, sleeves are hinged to the bottoms of the high-definition inspection monitoring cameras, and sleeve rods are sleeved with the sleeves in a sliding manner; according to the automatic inspection device for bridge detection, through the arrangement of the bridge frame and the driving mechanism and the inspection assembly on the bridge frame, the inspection assembly can be driven by the driving mechanism to slide on the bridge frame, and meanwhile the inspection monitoring effect on the outer side bridge pavement can be improved through the arrangement of the position of the inspection assembly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bridge inspection technology, specifically to an automated inspection device for bridge inspection. Background Technology

[0002] Urban road traffic is a vital guarantee for the operation of urban functions. Its efficiency directly affects the efficiency of the city. Urban traffic provides support and guarantees for the realization of urban functions, affecting the rhythm and efficiency of the entire city's life. Ensuring the normal operation of road traffic directly affects people's daily lives. Road maintenance personnel regularly conduct manual daily inspections and maintenance of road-related facilities and road conditions to ensure the normal operation of road traffic.

[0003] A search revealed that patent application number 202420958187.5 discloses an automated inspection device for bridge inspection, comprising a bridge body, a guardrail fixedly installed on the top of the bridge body, a sliding groove inside the guardrail, a slider slidably connected inside the sliding groove, a fixed plate fixedly installed on the surface of the slider, a fixed block fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed plate, an infrared emitter fixedly installed on the left side of the fixed block, and a detection camera fixedly installed on the left side of the fixed plate. This invention, by having a slider slidably connected inside the sliding groove, and a fixed block and infrared emitter fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed plate, allows a motor to drive a gear to rotate when inspection is required. This causes the gear to mesh with a rack, thereby driving the fixed plate to slide left and right, enabling the infrared emitter to perform the inspection, saving manpower and resources, and improving the inspection effect.

[0004] The aforementioned application document describes the use of monitoring components installed on the inner side of the bridge to inspect the bridge surface. However, the components are positioned too low and are located on the outer side of the bridge. Firstly, their safety needs to be improved, as they are susceptible to external contamination and damage. Secondly, the range of the monitoring components is limited, and the overall inspection effect needs to be improved.

[0005] Therefore, we propose an automated inspection device for bridge inspection. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an automated inspection device for bridge inspection, which solves the problems of low safety when the existing device is set on the inner edge of the bridge and the need to improve the inspection effect on the bridge road surface condition.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: an automated inspection device for bridge inspection, including a bridge frame, the bridge frame including an arc-shaped frame body, a drive mechanism fixedly installed on the inner side of the bridge frame, and an inspection component slidably mounted on the bridge frame;

[0008] The driving mechanism includes a support fixedly installed at the center of the bridge frame, a drive motor fixedly installed on the outer wall of the support, a rotating seat fixedly fitted on the output shaft of the drive motor, and a sleeve rod fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating seat;

[0009] The inspection component includes a sliding mount that is slidably mounted on the bridge frame and high-definition inspection and monitoring cameras that are fixedly installed on both sides thereon. The bottom of the high-definition inspection and monitoring camera is hinged with a sleeve, and the sleeve is slidably mounted on the sleeve rod.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a T-shaped sliding groove is provided on the inner wall of the arc-shaped frame in the bridge frame, and the sliding seat is an arc-shaped seat. The sliding seat includes a U-shaped frame and a T-shaped clip at the center of its inner side, and the sliding seat is slidably fitted in the sliding groove through the T-shaped clip.

[0011] The arc-shaped design of the slide block ensures its smooth sliding fit with the inner groove of the bridge frame, while also guaranteeing its stability during adjustment.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a hinge joint is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slide block, and a hinge seat is fixedly installed at the top of the sleeve, and the top of the sleeve is hinged to the bottom of the high-definition inspection and monitoring camera through the hinge seat.

[0013] The hinge joint and hinge seat are designed to ensure the stability of the inspection components during relocation.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the high-definition inspection and monitoring camera is provided with a lens mount that is tilted towards the outer bridge surface, and a solar panel with its output terminal electrically connected is fixedly installed on the top of the high-definition inspection and monitoring camera.

[0015] The tilted lens mount in the high-definition inspection and monitoring camera increases the monitoring range of the outer bridge surface, while the solar panel absorbs sunlight and converts it into electricity to power the camera, increasing its practicality.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the contact surfaces of the sleeve rod and the sleeve are both smooth, and the sum of the lengths of the sleeve rod and the sleeve is 1.5 times the longest inner diameter of the bridge frame arc.

[0017] The sleeve and the sleeve are designed to allow for simultaneous adjustment of their mounting positions when the inner diameter of the bridge frame changes, ensuring effective monitoring.

[0018] This invention provides an automated inspection device for bridge inspection. It has the following advantages:

[0019] This automated inspection device for bridge inspection, through the setup of the bridge frame and the drive mechanism and inspection components on it, can drive the inspection components to slide on the bridge frame. At the same time, its position setting can increase the inspection and monitoring effect on the outer bridge surface. Furthermore, its position setting allows it to be in a higher position most of the time, which increases safety. This solves the problems of existing devices being set on the inner edge of the bridge, which have low safety and need to improve the inspection effect on the bridge surface condition. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inspection component of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top side of the inspection component of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Bridge frame; 11. Slide; 2. Drive mechanism; 21. Support; 22. Drive motor; 23. Rotary seat; 24. Sleeve rod; 3. Inspection component; 31. High-definition inspection and monitoring camera; 32. Solar panel; 33. Slide; 34. Hinge joint; 4. Sleeve; 5. Hinge seat. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: an automated inspection device for bridge inspection, including a bridge frame 1, the bridge frame 1 including an arc-shaped frame body, a drive mechanism 2 fixedly installed on the inner side of the bridge frame 1, and an inspection component 3 slidably mounted on the bridge frame 1; the drive mechanism 2 includes a support 21 fixedly installed at the center of the bridge frame 1, a drive motor 22 fixedly installed on the outer wall of the support 21, a rotating seat 23 fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor 22, and a sleeve rod 24 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating seat 23; the inspection component 3 includes a sliding seat 33 slidably mounted on the bridge frame 1 and high-definition inspection and monitoring cameras 31 fixedly installed on both sides thereon, a sleeve 4 hinged to the bottom of the high-definition inspection and monitoring camera 31, and the sleeve 4 slidably mounted on the sleeve rod 24;

[0027] The automated inspection device for bridge inspection, through the bridge frame 1 and the drive mechanism 2 and inspection component 3 on it, can drive the inspection component 3 to slide on the bridge frame 1 using the drive mechanism 2. At the same time, its position setting can increase the inspection and monitoring effect on the outer bridge surface. In addition, its position setting can keep it in a higher position most of the time, which can improve safety. This solves the problem that the existing device is set on the inner edge of the bridge, which has low safety and the inspection effect on the bridge surface condition needs to be improved.

[0028] Example 2:

[0029] The inner wall of the arc-shaped frame in the bridge frame 1 is provided with a T-shaped groove 11. The slide seat 33 is an arc-shaped seat. The slide seat 33 includes a U-shaped frame and a T-shaped clip at the center of its inner side. The slide seat 33 is slidably fitted in the groove 11 through the T-shaped clip. The arc shape of the slide seat 33 can ensure the sliding fit between it and the inner groove 11 of the bridge frame 1, and at the same time ensure its stability during adjustment.

[0030] A hinge joint 34 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slide block 33, and a hinge seat 5 is fixedly installed at the top of the sleeve 4. The top of the sleeve 4 is hinged to the bottom of the high-definition inspection and monitoring camera 31 through the hinge seat 5. The hinge joint 34 and the hinge seat 5 can ensure the stability of the inspection component 3 during the displacement process.

[0031] The high-definition inspection and monitoring camera 31 is equipped with a lens mount that is tilted towards the outer bridge surface, and a solar panel 32 with its output terminal electrically connected is fixedly installed on the top of the high-definition inspection and monitoring camera 31. The tilted lens mount in the high-definition inspection and monitoring camera 31 can increase the monitoring range of the outer bridge surface, while the solar panel 32 can absorb sunlight and convert it into electrical energy to provide a power source for the high-definition inspection and monitoring camera 31, thereby increasing its practicality.

[0032] The contact surfaces of the sleeve rod 24 and the sleeve 4 are both smooth. The sum of the lengths of the sleeve rod 24 and the sleeve 4 is 1.5 times the longest inner diameter of the arc frame of the bridge frame 1. The sleeve rod 24 and the sleeve 4 are designed to be able to adjust their fitting position synchronously when the inner diameter of the bridge frame 1 changes, thus ensuring the monitoring effect.

[0033] The working principle and usage process of this utility model: When the device is working, the drive motor 22 in the drive mechanism 2 drives the rotating seat 23 and the sleeve 24 to rotate. With the sleeve 4 and its top hinge seat 5, the inspection component 3 can be driven to slide on the inner side of the bridge frame 1 in a synchronous manner. This not only enables efficient and large-scale monitoring of the outer bridge surface, but also improves safety by keeping it in a suspended position most of the time.

[0034] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An automated inspection device for bridge inspection, characterized in that: The bridge frame (1) includes an arc-shaped frame, a drive mechanism (2) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the bridge frame (1), and an inspection component (3) is slidably mounted on the bridge frame (1). The drive mechanism (2) includes a support (21) fixedly installed at the center of the bridge frame (1), a drive motor (22) fixedly installed on the outer wall of the support (21), a rotating seat (23) fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor (22), and a sleeve rod (24) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating seat (23). The inspection component (3) includes a sliding seat (33) that is slidably mounted on the bridge frame (1) and a high-definition inspection and monitoring camera (31) that is fixedly mounted on both sides of it. The bottom of the high-definition inspection and monitoring camera (31) is hinged with a sleeve (4), and the sleeve (4) is slidably mounted on the sleeve rod (24).

2. The automated inspection device for bridge inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the arc frame in the bridge frame (1) is provided with a T-shaped sliding groove (11). The slide seat (33) is an arc-shaped seat. The slide seat (33) includes a U-shaped frame and a T-shaped clip at the center of its inner side. The slide seat (33) is slidably fitted in the sliding groove (11) through the T-shaped clip.

3. The automated inspection device for bridge inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the slide (33) is fixedly installed with a hinge joint (34), and the top of the sleeve (4) is fixedly installed with a hinge seat (5). The top of the sleeve (4) is hinged to the bottom of the high-definition inspection and monitoring camera (31) through the hinge seat (5).

4. An automated inspection device for bridge inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The high-definition inspection and monitoring camera (31) is equipped with a lens mount that is tilted outwards towards the bridge surface, and a solar panel (32) with its output terminal electrically connected is fixedly installed on the top of the high-definition inspection and monitoring camera (31).

5. An automated inspection device for bridge inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The contact surfaces of the sleeve (24) and the sleeve (4) are both smooth, and the sum of the lengths of the sleeve (24) and the sleeve (4) is 1.5 times the longest inner diameter of the arc frame of the bridge frame (1).

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