Novel facade bridge crack monitoring device

By designing a novel bridge crack monitoring device with a hydraulic cylinder and a hinged connecting arm structure, the problem of monitoring the exterior of bridges has been solved, enabling high-precision monitoring of the bottom and outer sides of bridges and enhancing bridge safety.

CN224216573UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08ZHEJIANG IND POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG IND POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing bridge monitoring devices are unable to effectively monitor cracks in the exterior facade of bridges, posing a safety hazard.

Method used

A novel bridge facade crack monitoring device was designed, which employs a moving component, a connecting component, and a monitoring component. Through the articulated structure of a hydraulic cylinder and a connecting arm, it enables monitoring of the bottom and outer surface of the bridge. It is also equipped with a camera and a ring-shaped supplementary light to improve monitoring accuracy and stability.

Benefits of technology

This enabled effective monitoring of the bridge facade, improved monitoring accuracy and stability, reduced the risk of equipment damage, and ensured the safety of the bridge.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a novel facade bridge crack monitoring device which comprises a moving assembly, a connecting assembly and a monitoring assembly, the moving assembly and the monitoring assembly are connected through the connecting assembly, and the connecting assembly comprises two hydraulic cylinders, a connecting plate and a connecting arm. Through the hinge joint between a hydraulic cylinder I and a connecting plate and a connecting arm, the hinge joint between a hydraulic cylinder II and the connecting arm and an extension arm, and the hinge joint between the connecting plate and the connecting arm, the monitoring assembly can stretch out and draw back at a certain angle under the action of the connecting assembly, so that the monitoring of various cracks on the ground and the outer side surface of a bridge can be completed; a fence is arranged on a plate body of the monitoring assembly, damage caused by the fact that a camera is too close to a bridge body when equipment works can be prevented, illumination is more uniform through an annular light supplementing lamp, the more accurate monitoring effect is achieved, balance weight frames are arranged on the two sides of the moving assembly, and balance weight blocks can be added into the balance weight frames to improve the stability of the whole device.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bridge inspection technology, specifically a novel device for monitoring cracks in the exterior facade of bridges. Background Technology

[0002] As transportation routes expand to be wider and longer, bridges need to be built in many places due to limitations such as terrain. These bridges require regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure traffic safety. Currently, many bridge inspections rely on human observation to check for damage, cracks, or weld defects. This method is subjective and depends on the observer's experience. Furthermore, it is difficult to detect potential safety hazards in bridges under insufficient lighting conditions.

[0003] For example, application number CN202121022250.7 and publication number CN215894414U, "A Bridge Crack Monitoring Device", by setting up connecting components including a U-shaped connecting rod, a vertical hydraulic cylinder and a horizontal hydraulic cylinder, can realize the monitoring device occupying the space on the pedestrian bridge to monitor the area under the bridge.

[0004] The aforementioned patent still has some problems. The device can only monitor the area under the bridge and cannot monitor the sides of the bridge. Cracks can also appear on the outer side of the bridge, posing a safety hazard.

[0005] This case arose in order to resolve the aforementioned issues. Utility Model Content

[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a novel device for monitoring cracks in the exterior facade of bridges, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] (II) Technical Solution

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A novel exterior bridge crack monitoring device includes a moving component, a connecting component, and a monitoring component. The moving component and the monitoring component are connected by the connecting component. The moving component contains a cylinder with its output end extending beyond the top of the moving component. The connecting component includes a connecting plate, a connecting arm, a first hydraulic cylinder, and a second hydraulic cylinder. One end of the connecting plate is fixed to the output end of the cylinder, and the other end extends laterally beyond the moving component. The cylinder body of the first hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the upper end of the connecting plate. The output shaft of the first hydraulic cylinder is hinged to one end of the connecting arm. The end of the connecting plate away from the moving component is hinged to the middle of the connecting arm near the output shaft of the first hydraulic cylinder. The end of the connecting arm away from the first hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the monitoring component. The lower end of the monitoring component has an extension arm that extends laterally away from the moving component and beyond the monitoring component. The cylinder body of the second hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the middle of the connecting arm. The output shaft of the second hydraulic cylinder is hinged to the end of the extension arm away from the monitoring component.

[0010] Preferably, the moving component has a counterweight frame on its side wall.

[0011] Preferably, the hinges between the first hydraulic cylinder and the connecting plate and the connecting arm, the hinges between the second hydraulic cylinder and the connecting arm and the extension arm, and the hinges between the connecting plate and the connecting arm are all completed through auxiliary connecting parts.

[0012] Preferably, the monitoring component includes a plate, one end of which has a connecting groove, and the end of the connecting arm away from the hydraulic cylinder extends into the connecting groove and is hinged to the plate.

[0013] Preferably, the plate is equipped with a camera and a ring light, with the camera located at the center of the ring light.

[0014] Preferably, the top of the plate away from the connecting groove is provided with a barrier.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0017] 1. This utility model discloses a novel bridge facade crack monitoring device. The connecting assembly includes two hydraulic cylinders, a connecting plate, and a connecting arm. Through the hinge between hydraulic cylinder one and the connecting plate and the connecting arm, the hinge between hydraulic cylinder two and the connecting arm and the extension arm, and the hinge between the connecting plate and the connecting arm, the monitoring assembly can extend and retract at a certain angle under the action of the connecting assembly, thereby enabling the monitoring of various bridge surface and exterior cracks.

[0018] 2. The monitoring component is equipped with a barrier to prevent the camera from getting too close to the bridge body and being damaged during operation. The ring light makes the illumination more uniform, thus achieving a more accurate monitoring effect.

[0019] 3. The moving component is equipped with counterweight frames on both sides, and counterweights can be added inside to increase the stability of the overall device. 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 illustrating the working status of the bridge underside according to this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the working state of the external surface of the monitoring bridge body of this utility model;

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Moving component, 2. Connecting component, 3. Monitoring component, 4. Auxiliary connector, 11. Cylinder, 12. Counterweight frame, 21. Connecting plate, 22. Connecting arm, 23. Hydraulic cylinder one, 24. Hydraulic cylinder two, 31. Extension arm, 32. Plate, 33. Connecting groove, 34. Camera, 35. Ring fill light, 36. Enclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that the dimensions of the components in the drawings are not actual dimensions.

[0025] This utility model embodiment provides a novel device for monitoring cracks in the exterior facade of bridges, such as... Figure 1-3 As shown, it includes a moving component 1, a connecting component 2, and a monitoring component 3. The moving component 1 and the monitoring component 3 are connected by the connecting component 2. The moving component 1 is equipped with a cylinder 11, and the output end extends out of the top of the moving component 1. The extension and retraction of the output end of the cylinder 11 can drive the connecting component 2 and the monitoring component 3 to move up and down to adjust the position of the camera 34.

[0026] Reference Appendix Figure 1-3The connecting assembly 2 includes a connecting plate 21, a connecting arm 22, a first hydraulic cylinder 23, and a second hydraulic cylinder 24. One end of the connecting plate 21 is fixed to the output end of the cylinder 11, and the other end extends laterally beyond the moving assembly 1. The cylinder body of the first hydraulic cylinder 23 is hinged to the upper end of the connecting plate 21. The output shaft of the first hydraulic cylinder 23 is hinged to one end of the connecting arm 22. The end of the connecting plate 21 away from the moving assembly 1 is hinged to the middle of the connecting arm 22 near the output shaft of the first hydraulic cylinder 23. The end of the connecting arm 22 away from the first hydraulic cylinder 23 is hinged to the monitoring assembly 3. The lower end of the monitoring assembly 3 is provided with an extension arm 31. The extension arm 31 extends laterally beyond the monitoring assembly 3 in the direction away from the moving assembly. The cylinder body of the second hydraulic cylinder 24 is hinged to the middle position of the connecting arm 22. The output shaft of the second hydraulic cylinder 24 is hinged to the end of the extension arm 31 away from the monitoring assembly 3.

[0027] With attachment Figure 2 Taking a perspective example, when the output shaft of hydraulic cylinder 23 retracts, it drives the connecting arm 22 to rotate counterclockwise; when it extends, it rotates clockwise. When the output shaft of hydraulic cylinder 24 retracts, it drives the extension arm 31 and the monitoring component 3 to rotate counterclockwise; when it extends, it rotates clockwise. Through the cooperation of hydraulic cylinders 23 and 24, the horizontal and vertical states of the monitoring component 3 are fixed, thereby enabling the monitoring of cracks at the bottom and outer surface of the bridge body.

[0028] The side wall of the moving component 1 is provided with a counterweight frame 12, into which counterweights can be added to increase the stability of the overall device.

[0029] The hinges between hydraulic cylinder 23 and connecting plate 21 and connecting arm 22, the hinges between hydraulic cylinder 24 and connecting arm 22 and extension arm 31, and the hinges between connecting plate 21 and connecting arm 22 are all completed through auxiliary connector 4.

[0030] The monitoring component 3 includes a plate 32, one end of which is provided with a connecting groove 33. The end of the connecting arm 22 away from the hydraulic cylinder 23 extends into the connecting groove 33 and is hinged to the plate 32. When the monitoring component 3 is subjected to the extension and retraction of the hydraulic cylinder 24, it rotates with the connecting arm 22 through the connecting groove 33.

[0031] The plate 32 is equipped with a camera 34 and a ring light 35. The camera 34 is located in the center of the ring light 35. The top of the plate 32 away from the connecting groove 33 is equipped with a barrier 36. The barrier 36 on the plate 32 of the monitoring component 3 can prevent the camera 34 from getting too close to the bridge body and being damaged when the device is working. The ring light 35 makes the illumination more uniform, thereby obtaining a more accurate monitoring effect.

[0032] 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 variations 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 novel bridge facade crack monitoring device, comprising a moving component (1), a connecting component (2), and a monitoring component (3), wherein the moving component (1) and the monitoring component (3) are connected via the connecting component (2), characterized in that: The moving assembly (1) is equipped with a cylinder (11) with its output end extending out of the top of the moving assembly (1). The connecting assembly (2) includes a connecting plate (21), a connecting arm (22), a hydraulic cylinder one (23), and a hydraulic cylinder two (24). One end of the connecting plate (21) is fixed to the output end of the cylinder (11), and the other end extends laterally beyond the moving assembly (1). The cylinder body of the hydraulic cylinder one (23) is hinged to the upper end of the connecting plate (21), and the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder one (23) is hinged to one end of the connecting arm (22). The connecting plate (21) is located away from the moving assembly (1). One end of component (1) is hinged to the middle of the connecting arm (22) near the output shaft of hydraulic cylinder one (23). The end of the connecting arm (22) away from hydraulic cylinder one (23) is hinged to the monitoring component (3). The lower end of the monitoring component (3) is provided with an extension arm (31). The extension arm (31) extends laterally beyond the monitoring component (3) in the direction away from the moving component. The cylinder body of hydraulic cylinder two (24) is hinged to the middle of the connecting arm (22). The output shaft of hydraulic cylinder two (24) is hinged to the end of the extension arm (31) away from the monitoring component (3).

2. The novel bridge facade crack monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving component (1) has a counterweight frame (12) on its side wall.

3. The novel bridge facade crack monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge between the first hydraulic cylinder (23) and the connecting plate (21) and the connecting arm (22), the hinge between the second hydraulic cylinder (24) and the connecting arm (22) and the extension arm (31), and the hinge between the connecting plate (21) and the connecting arm (22) are all completed by the auxiliary connector (4).

4. The novel bridge facade crack monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring component (3) includes a plate (32), one end of which is provided with a connecting groove (33), and the end of the connecting arm (22) away from the hydraulic cylinder (23) extends into the connecting groove (33) and is hinged to the plate (32).

5. A novel bridge facade crack monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plate (32) is equipped with a camera (34) and a ring light (35), with the camera (34) located at the center of the ring light (35).

6. A novel bridge facade crack monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the plate (32) away from the connecting groove (33) is provided with a barrier (36).

Citation Information

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  • Bridge crack monitoring device

    CN215894414U