Mechatronics inspection equipment for water conservancy pipeline leakage detection

Abstract

The utility model provides mechanical and electrical integration inspection equipment for water conservancy pipeline leakage detection, which comprises a host, an image acquisition assembly is arranged at the front end of the host, and main trundles are arranged at the bottom of the host. The device has the advantages that the electric telescopic cylinders are started to drive the mounting plate, the rotating frame and other structures to move, the auxiliary trundles gradually slide upwards along the inner wall of the pipeline along with extension of the electric telescopic cylinders on the two sides of the main machine, and the device is driven to be separated from the bottom wall of the pipeline till the device is stably clamped at the horizontal diameter position of the pipeline. The steering motor is started, the steering motor drives the driving gear to rotate, the driving gear drives the driven gear and the rotating frame to rotate, the auxiliary trundles are in a horizontal rotating state, then the auxiliary driving motor is started to drive the auxiliary trundles to rotate, and the equipment can move in the pipeline. The equipment moves at the horizontal diameter position of the pipeline and carries out inspection work, sundries such as sludge accumulated at the bottom of the pipeline can be avoided, and the inspection work can be carried out more smoothly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water conservancy pipeline inspection technology, and in particular to an electromechanical integrated inspection device for detecting leaks in water conservancy pipelines. Background Technology

[0002] Leakage inspection of water conservancy pipelines is an important task to ensure the safe operation of water conservancy facilities, reduce water waste, and prevent environmental pollution. Inspections can be conducted using traditional manual methods or intelligent methods, including drone inspections and robot inspections.

[0003] In existing technologies, robotic inspection typically involves deploying robots inside pipelines to perform high-definition video checks and wall thickness measurements, thereby improving detection accuracy and safety. However, in practical applications, water pipelines may accumulate silt and other debris. The inspection robot's movement within the pipeline is likely to be hindered by this silt, making it difficult to move and thus affecting the inspection process. Therefore, this paper proposes an improved mechatronics inspection device for water pipeline leak detection. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve one of the aforementioned technical defects.

[0005] Therefore, one objective of this utility model is to propose an electromechanical integrated inspection device for detecting leaks in water conservancy pipelines, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art and overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment of this utility model provides an electromechanical integrated inspection device for detecting leaks in water conservancy pipelines, including a main unit. An image acquisition component is located at the front end of the main unit. Main casters are located at the bottom of the main unit, and a main drive motor that drives the main casters is located at the bottom of the main unit. Mounting frames are fixedly connected to both sides of the main unit. Electric telescopic cylinders are mounted on the mounting frames. A mounting plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic cylinders. A rotating frame is rotatably connected to the mounting plate. A secondary caster is rotatably connected to the inner side of the rotating frame. A secondary drive motor that can drive the secondary casters is mounted on the rotating frame. A steering motor is mounted on the mounting plate. A drive gear is mounted on the output shaft of the steering motor. A driven gear that meshes with the drive gear is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the rotating frame.

[0007] Preferably, in any of the above solutions, the bottom surface of the main unit is fixedly connected to two vertical plates, and the main casters are rotatably connected to these vertical plates.

[0008] The above technical solution involves: the main unit providing an installation platform for related components; a vertical plate on the bottom of the main unit supporting the main casters; an image acquisition component at the front of the main unit for capturing images of the pipe interior; and the main casters, driven by the main drive motor, moving the device to perform pipe inspection work.

[0009] Preferably, in any of the above solutions, the mounting frame adopts a U-shaped structure, and the electric telescopic cylinder is located in the middle of the mounting frame.

[0010] The above technical solution employs a U-shaped mounting frame that provides an installation platform for the electric telescopic cylinder, offering installation space for the cylinder. The electric telescopic cylinder is used to drive the mounting plate and its structure to move horizontally.

[0011] Preferably, in any of the above solutions, the rotating frame is rotatably connected to the middle position of the mounting plate, and the rotating frame adopts a U-shaped structure.

[0012] The above technical solution provides a mounting platform for the rotating frame and steering motor. The electric telescopic cylinder is positioned in the middle of the mounting frame, and the rotating frame is positioned in the middle of the mounting plate, allowing the auxiliary casters to assist the main unit in movement from the center. The rotating frame adopts a U-shaped structure for easy installation of the auxiliary casters.

[0013] Preferably, in any of the above embodiments, a support plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rotating frame, and two auxiliary casters are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support plate.

[0014] The above technical solution employs a rotating frame that provides a mounting platform for the auxiliary casters. A support plate is installed on the inner side of the frame, which in turn provides a mounting platform for the auxiliary casters, improving their stability. Installing two auxiliary casters within the rotating frame effectively increases the caster width, making the equipment more stable during movement.

[0015] Preferably, in any of the above embodiments, the auxiliary drive motor is located on the outside of the rotating frame, and a protective box is provided on the outside of the auxiliary drive motor.

[0016] The above technical solution employs an auxiliary drive motor to rotate the auxiliary casters. Activating the electric telescopic cylinder moves the mounting plate, rotating frame, and other structures. As the electric telescopic cylinders on both sides of the main unit extend, the auxiliary casters gradually slide upwards along the inner wall of the pipe, causing the device to detach from the bottom wall of the pipe until the equipment is stably locked at the horizontal diameter of the pipe. A protective box is installed outside the auxiliary drive motor to protect it and prevent damage from debris inside the pipe accidentally contacting it.

[0017] Preferably, the drive gear and the driven gear are provided with a protective box fixedly connected to the mounting plate on the outside of the above-mentioned scheme.

[0018] The above technical solution works as follows: When the equipment is stuck at the horizontal diameter of the pipe, the steering motor is activated. The steering motor drives the drive gear to rotate, which in turn drives the driven gear and the rotating frame to rotate, causing the auxiliary casters to rotate horizontally. Subsequently, the auxiliary drive motor is activated to drive the auxiliary casters to rotate, thus allowing the equipment to move within the pipe. Protective boxes are installed around the drive and driven gears to prevent their transmission from being affected by external objects.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] 1. This mechatronics inspection equipment for detecting leaks in water pipelines comprises a mounting frame, electric telescopic cylinders, a mounting plate, a rotating frame, auxiliary casters, an auxiliary drive motor, a steering motor, drive gears, and driven gears. During pipeline inspection, the equipment is placed in the pipeline. Activating the electric telescopic cylinders moves the mounting plate and rotating frame. As the electric telescopic cylinders on both sides of the main unit extend, the auxiliary casters gradually slide upwards along the inner wall of the pipeline, causing the device to detach from the bottom wall until it is stably secured at the horizontal diameter of the pipeline. Activating the steering motor drives the drive gears, which in turn drive the driven gears and rotating frame, bringing the auxiliary casters to a horizontal position. Then, activating the auxiliary drive motor again rotates the auxiliary casters, allowing the equipment to move within the pipeline. Moving the equipment at the horizontal diameter of the pipeline for inspection avoids silt and other debris accumulated at the bottom of the pipeline, making the inspection process smoother.

[0021] 2. This electromechanical integrated inspection equipment for detecting leaks in water pipelines features main casters mounted below the main unit. These casters, driven by the main drive motor, allow the device to move and can replace auxiliary casters at pipeline connections to facilitate inspection. A protective enclosure is installed outside the auxiliary drive motor to protect it from damage caused by debris within the pipeline. Protective boxes are also installed around the drive and driven gears to prevent interference with their transmission performance.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second-view structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the third-view structure of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1-Main unit, 2-Image acquisition component, 3-Main caster, 4-Main drive motor, 5-Mounting frame, 6-Electric telescopic cylinder, 7-Mounting plate, 8-Rotating frame, 9-Secondary caster, 10-Secondary drive motor, 11-Steering motor, 12-Drive gear, 13-Driven gear. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model includes a main unit 1, an image acquisition component 2 at the front end of the main unit 1, a main caster 3 at the bottom of the main unit 1, a main drive motor 4 at the bottom of the main unit 1 that drives the main caster 3 to rotate, mounting frames 5 fixedly connected to both sides of the main unit 1, an electric telescopic cylinder 6 mounted on the mounting frame 5, a mounting plate 7 fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic cylinder 6, a rotating frame 8 rotatably connected to the mounting plate 7, a secondary caster 9 rotatably connected to the inner side of the rotating frame 8, a secondary drive motor 10 mounted on the rotating frame 8 that can drive the secondary caster 9 to rotate; a steering motor 11 mounted on the mounting plate 7, a drive gear 12 mounted on the output shaft of the steering motor 11, and a driven gear 13 fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the rotating frame 8 that meshes with the drive gear 12.

[0031] Example 1: Two vertical plates are fixedly connected to the bottom of the main unit 1, and the main casters 3 are rotatably connected to these vertical plates. The main unit 1 provides an installation platform for related components, and the vertical plates on the bottom of the main unit 1 provide support for the main casters 3. An image acquisition component 2 is installed at the front end of the main unit 1 to acquire images of the inside of the pipeline. The main casters 3 can move the device under the drive of the main drive motor 4 to perform pipeline inspection work.

[0032] Mounting frame 5 adopts a U-shaped structure, with electric telescopic cylinder 6 positioned in the middle. Mounting frame 5 provides a mounting platform for electric telescopic cylinder 6, its U-shaped structure providing installation space. Electric telescopic cylinder 6 is used to drive mounting plate 7 and its structure to move horizontally.

[0033] Example 2: The rotating frame 8 is rotatably connected to the middle position of the mounting plate 7, and the rotating frame 8 adopts a U-shaped structure. The mounting plate 7 provides a mounting platform for the rotating frame 8 and the steering motor 11, etc. The electric telescopic cylinder 6 is located in the middle position of the mounting frame 5, and the rotating frame 8 is located in the middle position of the mounting plate 7, providing conditions for the auxiliary casters 9 to assist the main unit 1 in moving in the central position. The rotating frame 8 adopts a U-shaped structure, which facilitates the installation of the auxiliary casters 9.

[0034] A support plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the rotating frame 8, and two auxiliary casters 9 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support plate. The rotating frame 8 provides a mounting platform for the auxiliary casters 9, and the support plate on its inner side provides a mounting platform for the auxiliary casters 9, which is beneficial to the stability of the auxiliary casters 9. Setting two auxiliary casters 9 inside the rotating frame 8 can effectively increase the width of the casters, making the equipment more stable when moving.

[0035] Example 3: The auxiliary drive motor 10 is located on the outside of the rotating frame 8, and a protective box is provided on the outside of the auxiliary drive motor 10. The auxiliary drive motor 10 is used to drive the auxiliary caster 9 to rotate. Activating the electric telescopic cylinder 6 moves the mounting plate 7, rotating frame 8, and other structures. As the electric telescopic cylinders 6 on both sides of the main unit 1 extend, the auxiliary caster 9 gradually slides upward along the inner wall of the pipe, causing the device to detach from the bottom wall of the pipe until the equipment is stably locked at the horizontal diameter of the pipe. The protective box on the outside of the auxiliary drive motor 10 provides protection for the auxiliary drive motor 10, preventing debris in the pipe from accidentally hitting and damaging it.

[0036] Protective boxes, fixedly connected to the mounting plate 7, are provided on the outer sides of the drive gear 12 and driven gear 13. When the equipment is stuck at the horizontal diameter of the pipe, the steering motor 11 is started. The steering motor 11 drives the drive gear 12 to rotate, which in turn drives the driven gear 13 and the rotating frame 8 to rotate, causing the auxiliary caster 9 to rotate horizontally. Then, the auxiliary drive motor 10 is started to drive the auxiliary caster 9 to rotate, thus allowing the equipment to move within the pipe. The protective boxes on the drive gear 12 and driven gear 13 prevent the transmission effect from being affected by external objects.

[0037] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0038] S1. Place the equipment into the pipeline and start the electric telescopic cylinder 6 to drive the mounting plate 7, rotating frame 8 and other structures to move. As the electric telescopic cylinders 6 on both sides of the main unit 1 extend, the auxiliary casters 9 gradually slide upward along the inner wall of the pipeline and drive the device to detach from the bottom wall of the pipeline until the equipment is stably stuck at the horizontal diameter of the pipeline.

[0039] S2. Start the steering motor 11. The steering motor 11 drives the drive gear 12 to rotate. The drive gear 12 drives the driven gear 13 and the rotating frame 8 to rotate, so that the auxiliary caster 9 is in a horizontal rotating state. Then start the auxiliary drive motor 10 to drive the auxiliary caster 9 to rotate, so that the equipment can move in the pipeline. The image acquisition component 2 performs image acquisition work in the pipeline.

[0040] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0041] 1. This mechatronics inspection equipment for detecting leaks in water pipelines comprises a mounting frame 5, an electric telescopic cylinder 6, a mounting plate 7, a rotating frame 8, auxiliary casters 9, an auxiliary drive motor 10, a steering motor 11, a drive gear 12, and a driven gear 13. During pipeline inspection, the equipment is placed in the pipeline. Activating the electric telescopic cylinder 6 moves the mounting plate 7 and rotating frame 8. As the electric telescopic cylinders 6 on both sides of the main unit 1 extend, the auxiliary casters 9 gradually slide upwards along the inner wall of the pipeline, causing the device to detach from the bottom wall until it is stably secured at the horizontal diameter of the pipeline. Activating the steering motor 11 drives the drive gear 12, which in turn drives the driven gear 13 and rotating frame 8, bringing the auxiliary casters 9 into a horizontal rotation state. Then, activating the auxiliary drive motor 10 rotates the auxiliary casters 9, allowing the equipment to move within the pipeline. Moving the equipment at the horizontal diameter of the pipeline for inspection avoids silt and other debris accumulated at the bottom of the pipeline, making the inspection process smoother.

[0042] 2. This mechatronics inspection equipment for detecting leaks in water pipelines features main casters 3 mounted below the main unit 1. These casters 3, driven by the main drive motor 4, move the device and can replace the auxiliary casters 9 at pipeline connections to facilitate inspection. A protective box is installed outside the auxiliary drive motor 10 to protect it from damage caused by debris inside the pipeline. Protective housings are also installed around the drive gear 12 and driven gear 13 to prevent interference with their transmission performance from external objects.

Claims

1. A mechatronics inspection device for detecting leaks in water conservancy pipelines, comprising a main unit (1), an image acquisition component (2) at the front end of the main unit (1), main casters (3) at the bottom of the main unit (1), and a main drive motor (4) at the bottom of the main unit (1) to drive the main casters (3) to rotate; characterized in that, The main unit (1) is fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting frame (5). An electric telescopic cylinder (6) is provided on the mounting frame (5). An mounting plate (7) is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic cylinder (6). A rotating frame (8) is rotatably connected to the mounting plate (7). A secondary caster (9) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the rotating frame (8). A secondary drive motor (10) that can drive the secondary caster (9) to rotate is provided on the rotating frame (8). A steering motor (11) is provided on the mounting plate (7), and a drive gear (12) is provided on the output shaft of the steering motor (11). A driven gear (13) that meshes with the drive gear (12) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the rotating frame (8).

2. The mechatronics inspection equipment for detecting leaks in water conservancy pipelines as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the main unit (1) is fixedly connected to two vertical plates, and the main caster (3) is rotatably connected to the vertical plates.

3. The mechatronics inspection equipment for detecting leaks in water conservancy pipelines as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting frame (5) adopts a U-shaped structure, and the electric telescopic cylinder (6) is located in the middle of the mounting frame (5).

4. The mechatronics inspection equipment for detecting leaks in water conservancy pipelines as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating frame (8) is rotatably connected to the middle position of the mounting plate (7), and the rotating frame (8) adopts a U-shaped structure.

5. The mechatronics inspection equipment for detecting leaks in water conservancy pipelines as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The inner side of the rotating frame (8) is fixedly connected to a support plate, and there are two auxiliary casters (9) arranged symmetrically on both sides of the support plate.

6. The mechatronics inspection equipment for detecting leaks in water conservancy pipelines as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The auxiliary drive motor (10) is located on the outside of the rotating frame (8), and a protective box is provided on the outside of the auxiliary drive motor (10).

7. The mechatronics inspection equipment for detecting leaks in water conservancy pipelines as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The outer sides of the drive gear (12) and driven gear (13) are provided with protective boxes that are fixedly connected to the mounting plate (7).

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