Pipeline inspection robot carrying multispectral imaging system
By using a servo motor-driven forward and reverse threaded screw and a detachable imaging device, the design solves the problems of complex adjustment and inconvenient sensor maintenance in existing pipeline robots in different pipelines, enabling rapid adjustment and convenient maintenance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGXIA UNIVERSITY
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing pipeline robots require complex drive structure adjustments to adapt to different pipelines, and the fixed sensor imaging components make fault repair inconvenient.
The robot features a servo motor-driven forward and reverse thread screw and a detachable imaging device, combined with a knob, rack, and slot structure, enabling rapid adjustment and convenient maintenance of the robot in different pipelines.
It enables rapid adjustment and convenient maintenance of pipeline robots in different pipelines, improves maintenance efficiency, and simplifies the maintenance of sensor imaging components.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline robot technology, specifically a pipeline inspection robot equipped with a multispectral imaging system. Background Technology
[0002] Pipeline inspection robots are intelligent devices specifically designed for inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting the inside of pipelines. They can operate autonomously or semi-autonomously in complex pipeline environments, replacing manual labor in high-risk, harsh, or difficult-to-reach pipeline inspection tasks. Through onboard cameras, sensors, and other equipment, they can identify problems such as cracks, corrosion, blockages, and leaks inside pipelines. However, existing pipeline robots still encounter some problems in actual use.
[0003] For example, patent application number CN202421633299.X discloses a pipeline inner wall inspection robot, including a mounting shell and a spiral propeller set at the rear end of its inner wall. The mounting shell is equipped with multiple inspection mechanisms: each inspection mechanism includes a threaded rod rotatably set around the mounting shell, one end of which extends to the outside of the mounting shell and is threadedly connected to a lifting plate. The top left and right sides of the lifting plate are rotatably connected to a first electric push rod, and the telescopic end of the first electric push rod is rotatably connected to a moving wheel, which has the feature of easy adjustment. Existing pipeline robots often use relatively complex drive structures to adjust themselves and adapt to different pipelines. When a malfunction occurs, it is inconvenient for workers to perform maintenance operations on the pipeline robot.
[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, a pipeline inspection robot equipped with a multispectral imaging system is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pipeline inspection robot equipped with a multispectral imaging system. By using this device, the problem of existing pipeline robots, which often rely on complex drive structures to adjust themselves and adapt to different pipelines, is solved, making it inconvenient for workers to perform maintenance operations on the pipeline robot when a malfunction occurs.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a pipeline inspection robot equipped with a multispectral imaging system, comprising a mounting frame and a connecting box fixedly connected to one end of the mounting frame. The mounting frame has a sliding groove on its outer side, and three sets of sliding grooves are provided. The mounting frame is provided with an adjustment mechanism, which adapts to different pipelines. The adjustment mechanism includes a servo motor inside the mounting frame, and the output end of the servo motor is fixedly connected to a positive and negative thread screw. Imaging device bodies are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the connecting box.
[0007] Preferably, both ends of the positive and negative threaded screw are threaded with connecting blocks, and the outer side of the connecting blocks is fixedly connected with connecting rods, and three sets of connecting rods are provided.
[0008] The above-described structure, with its connecting rod, allows related components to be connected to the connecting rod, making it convenient to use.
[0009] Preferably, the connecting rod is slidably connected inside the groove, a protrusion is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod, and a placement box is provided on the outside of the mounting bracket, with three sets of placement boxes provided.
[0010] The design of the above structure, with the sliding connection of the connecting rod, ensures that there is no mechanical obstruction during the movement of the connecting rod.
[0011] Preferably, a drive wheel is provided on one side of the placement box, and a rotating rod is rotatably connected to the other side of the placement box, the rotating rod being rotatably connected to the protrusion.
[0012] The above-described structural design, through the use of rotating rods and protrusions, enables workers to adjust the overall structure more quickly and easily.
[0013] Preferably, a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the imaging device body, the mounting plate has a through slot, and a knob is rotatably connected to one side of the connecting box.
[0014] The above-described structure, with its mounting plate, makes the installation of the imaging device body much more convenient.
[0015] Preferably, one end of the knob is fixedly connected to a gear, and both the upper and lower sides of the gear are meshed with racks. The racks slide in conjunction with the slots, and a rotating block is rotatably connected inside the connecting box.
[0016] With the above-described design, the arrangement of gears and racks changes the transmission direction of the knob.
[0017] Preferably, a spring rod is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block, a moving block is fixedly connected to one end of the spring rod, a cross block is fixedly connected to one side of the moving block, and a cross groove is provided on one side of the knob, with the cross block slidingly engaging with the cross groove.
[0018] The above-described structure, with the spring rod, enables the moving block to automatically reset.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0020] 1. This application, through the setting of servo motor, placement box, connecting block and connecting rod, enables workers to adjust the overall structure more quickly and easily, which facilitates subsequent use and solves the problem that existing pipeline robots often use relatively complex drive structures to adjust themselves and adapt to different pipelines, making it inconvenient for workers to perform maintenance operations on the pipeline robot when a malfunction occurs.
[0021] 2. This application, through the setting of knobs, cross blocks, racks and slots, enables staff to conveniently maintain and operate the imaging device body, improves work efficiency, and solves the problem that most of the sensor imaging components of existing pipeline robots are fixed on the robot, making it inconvenient for staff to perform maintenance operations when the sensor imaging components malfunction. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the servo motor and the placement box of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the mounting plate and slot of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the movable block and cross block of this utility model.
[0027] In the diagram: 1. Mounting bracket; 11. Slide groove; 12. Servo motor; 121. Threaded screw; 122. Connecting block; 123. Connecting rod; 124. Protrusion; 13. Placement box; 131. Drive wheel; 132. Rotating rod; 2. Connecting box; 21. Imaging device body; 211. Mounting plate; 212. Slot; 22. Knob; 221. Gear; 222. Rack; 23. Rotating block; 231. Spring rod; 232. Moving block; 233. Cross block; 234. Cross 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. 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.
[0029] To further understand the content of this utility model, a detailed description of this utility model will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0030] Combination Figures 1-3 A pipeline inspection robot equipped with a multispectral imaging system includes a mounting frame 1 and a connecting box 2 fixedly connected to one end of the mounting frame 1. The outer side of the mounting frame 1 is provided with a sliding groove 11, and three sets of sliding grooves 11 are provided. The mounting frame 1 is provided with an adjustment mechanism, which is used to adapt to different pipelines. The adjustment mechanism includes a servo motor 12 inside the mounting frame 1. The output end of the servo motor 12 is fixedly connected to a positive and negative thread screw 121. Imaging device bodies 21 are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the connecting box 2.
[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.
[0032] Example 1:
[0033] To address the problem that existing pipeline robots often rely on complex drive structures to adapt to different pipelines, making maintenance difficult for operators when malfunctions occur, this embodiment discloses the following technical solution, specifically as follows: Figures 1-3 As shown, both ends of the screw 121 are threaded with connecting blocks 122. Connecting rods 123 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting blocks 122. Three sets of connecting rods 123 are provided. The connecting rods 123 are slidably connected inside the slide groove 11. A protrusion 124 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod 123. A placement box 13 is provided on the outer side of the mounting bracket 1. Three sets of placement boxes 13 are provided. A drive wheel 131 is provided on one side of the placement box 13, and a rotating rod 132 is rotatably connected to the other side of the placement box 13. The rotating rod 132 is rotatably connected to the protrusion 124. When using the integrated structure, the servo motor 12 located inside the mounting bracket 1 can be activated. The servo motor 12 drives the screw 121 to rotate, thereby causing the connecting blocks 122 to move, thus... The three sets of connecting rods 123 slide inside the slide groove 11. The connecting rods 123 drive the protrusions 124 to move, which in turn causes the rotating rod 132 to rotate. The rotating rod 132 drives the placement box 13 to move, so that the mounting frame 1 can adapt to different pipe widths. The drive wheel 131 can contact the inner wall of the pipe, so that the mounting frame 1 can move inside pipes of different specifications. The drive structure inside the placement box 13 drives the drive wheel 131 to move the entire device on the inner wall of the pipe. In addition, the operator can also start the servo motor 12 to make the three sets of placement boxes 13 in the lowest position. At this time, the entire structure can be driven to move on the ground, which realizes the function of making it easier for the operator to adjust the entire structure more quickly, and facilitates subsequent use.
[0034] Example 2:
[0035] To address the problem that most existing pipeline robot sensor imaging components are fixedly mounted on the robot, making it inconvenient for operators to perform individual maintenance on the sensor imaging components when they malfunction, this embodiment discloses the following technical solution, specifically as follows: Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a mounting plate 211 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the imaging device body 21. A slot 212 is provided through the mounting plate 211. A knob 22 is rotatably connected to one side of the connecting box 2. A gear 221 is fixedly connected to one end of the knob 22. A rack 222 is meshed with both the upper and lower sides of the gear 221. The rack 222 slides with the slot 212. A rotating block 23 is rotatably connected inside the connecting box 2. A spring rod 231 is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block 23. A moving block 232 is fixedly connected to one end of the spring rod 231. A cross block 233 is fixedly connected to one side of the moving block 232. A cross groove 234 is provided on one side of the knob 22. The cross block 233 slides with the cross groove 234. When the imaging device body 21 is damaged during use, the moving block located on one side of the connecting box 2 can be pulled. 232. Moving the moving block 232 causes the cross block 233 to move out of the cross groove 234, which in turn allows the knob 22 to be rotated. The knob 22 drives the gear 221 to rotate, which in turn causes the two sets of racks 222 to move. After the racks 222 disengage from the slots 212, the imaging device body 21 can be removed from the connecting box 2. When the maintenance operation is completed and the imaging device body 21 needs to be installed, the mounting plate 211 at the bottom of the imaging device body 21 can be aligned with the connecting box 2 and placed in its original position. Rotating the knob 22 causes the racks 222 to move into the slots 212. Then, rotating the moving block 232 causes the cross block 233 to engage with the cross groove 234, thus completing the installation of the two sets of imaging device bodies 21. This facilitates the maintenance operation of the imaging device body 21 by the staff and improves work efficiency.
[0036] It should be noted that the aforementioned electrical components are equipped with power supplies, and their control methods are existing technologies. To avoid redundancy, they will be described here uniformly. Furthermore, this application is primarily for the protection of mechanical equipment, so the control methods and circuit connections will not be explained in detail herein. In this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0037] 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 pipeline inspection robot equipped with a multispectral imaging system, comprising a mounting frame (1) and a connecting box (2) fixedly connected to one end of the mounting frame (1), wherein a sliding groove (11) is provided on the outer side of the mounting frame (1), characterized in that: The slide (11) is provided in three sets, the mounting frame (1) is provided with an adjustment mechanism, the adjustment mechanism is used to adapt to different pipes, the adjustment mechanism includes a servo motor (12) inside the mounting frame (1), the output end of the servo motor (12) is fixedly connected to a positive and negative thread screw (121), and the upper and lower sides of the connecting box (2) are provided with the imaging device body (21).
2. The pipeline inspection robot equipped with a multispectral imaging system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the positive and negative threaded screw (121) are threaded with connecting blocks (122), and connecting rods (123) are fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting blocks (122). There are three sets of connecting rods (123).
3. A pipeline inspection robot equipped with a multispectral imaging system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting rod (123) is slidably connected inside the slide groove (11), and a protrusion (124) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod (123). A placement box (13) is provided on the outside of the mounting bracket (1), and the placement box (13) is provided in three sets.
4. A pipeline inspection robot equipped with a multispectral imaging system according to claim 3, characterized in that: A drive wheel (131) is provided on one side of the placement box (13), and a rotating rod (132) is rotatably connected to the other side of the placement box (13). The rotating rod (132) is rotatably connected to the protrusion (124).
5. A pipeline inspection robot equipped with a multispectral imaging system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the imaging device body (21) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (211), and the mounting plate (211) is provided with a slot (212) through it. A knob (22) is rotatably connected to one side of the connecting box (2).
6. A pipeline inspection robot equipped with a multispectral imaging system according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the knob (22) is fixedly connected to a gear (221), and the upper and lower sides of the gear (221) are meshed with racks (222). The racks (222) are slidably engaged with the slots (212), and the inside of the connecting box (2) is rotatably connected to a rotating block (23).
7. A pipeline inspection robot equipped with a multispectral imaging system according to claim 6, characterized in that: A spring rod (231) is fixedly connected to one side of the rotating block (23), a moving block (232) is fixedly connected to one end of the spring rod (231), a cross block (233) is fixedly connected to one side of the moving block (232), and a cross groove (234) is provided on one side of the knob (22). The cross block (233) and the cross groove (234) slide together.