A pipeline inspection auxiliary device
By designing an auxiliary device for pipeline inspection, utilizing a support frame and extension mechanism, the problem of pipeline robots being unable to automatically enter pipelines with elevation differences was solved, achieving safe and efficient inspection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CCCC THIRD HARBOR ENGINEERING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, pipeline robots cannot automatically enter pipelines when there is a height difference between the manhole and the bottom of the pipeline, which requires manual entry into the manhole, affecting safety and efficiency.
A pipeline inspection auxiliary device was designed, including a bottom support frame and an extension mechanism. Utilizing components such as linear motion components and electric push rods, the pipeline robot can enter pipelines with elevation differences without manual intervention. The extension mechanism connects to the pipe opening for easy inspection.
This technology enables pipeline robots to smoothly enter pipelines without human intervention, improving inspection efficiency and safety while avoiding the risks associated with manual entry into the well.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline inspection auxiliary equipment, and in particular to a pipeline inspection auxiliary device. Background Technology
[0002] refer to Figure 1 For CCTV inspection of pipelines, a pipeline robot needs to be placed into the rainwater or sewage pipe through a manhole. If the pipeline and the manhole form a level passage, as shown in pipe A in the diagram, the pipeline robot can naturally enter the pipeline for inspection after being placed at the bottom of the manhole. However, if there is a significant height difference between the bottom of the pipeline and the bottom of the manhole, as shown in pipe B, or even if points B and C in the diagram are not on the same vertical section, the pipeline robot cannot be placed at the bottom of the manhole for inspection. In this case, manual entry is required to guide the pipeline robot into pipe B. Since manual entry into the manhole for pipeline inspection is a confined space operation, it affects personal safety and inspection efficiency. Therefore, a pipeline inspection auxiliary device is provided to enable the pipeline robot to inspect pipelines with different elevations than the bottom of the manhole without manual entry. Utility Model Content
[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this utility model provides a pipeline inspection auxiliary device.
[0005] (II) Technical Solution
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:
[0007] A pipeline inspection auxiliary device includes a bottom support frame and an extension mechanism installed on top of the bottom support frame. The extension mechanism includes a base plate, a middle plate, an upper plate, a connecting rod, and a linear movement component.
[0008] The base plate is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom support frame;
[0009] Four connecting rods are provided and are vertically installed at the four corners of the base plate surface.
[0010] The middle plate is mounted on top of the connecting rod;
[0011] The linear motion component is disposed on the base plate, and the moving end of the linear motion component is connected to the upper plate;
[0012] The middle plate has an extension hole corresponding to the moving end of the linear motion component.
[0013] Preferably, an expansion groove is provided on one side of the upper plate, and an electric push rod and an expansion plate are installed in the expansion groove. The piston rod of the electric push rod is connected to the expansion plate.
[0014] Preferably, the upper plate is provided with a ramp on the side near the starting position of the linear moving component.
[0015] Preferably, hanging rings are provided on all four sides of the bottom plate or middle plate.
[0016] Preferably, the linear motion assembly includes a moving support, a motor, a moving block, and a lead screw;
[0017] The movable support is mounted on the base plate;
[0018] The lead screw is installed inside the movable bracket, and one end of the lead screw is connected to the motor;
[0019] The movable block is slidably mounted on the movable bracket and threadedly connected to the lead screw, with the top of the movable block connected to the upper plate.
[0020] Preferably, the bottom support frame includes a top support plate, a support shaft, a support rod, a folding rod, and a lifting sleeve;
[0021] The top support plate is fixed to the bottom of the base plate;
[0022] The support shaft is vertically installed at the bottom of the top support plate;
[0023] The lifting sleeve is slidably mounted on the support shaft and fixed on the support shaft by screws. Multiple support rods are hinged at equal intervals along the outer wall of the lifting sleeve in its circumference.
[0024] One end of the folding rod is hinged to the middle of the support rod, and the other end of the folding rod is hinged to the bottom end of the support shaft.
[0025] Preferably, the support rod is a telescopic rod.
[0026] Preferably, the insert plate is installed at one end of the upper plate, and the insert plate is pointed.
[0027] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0028] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0029] 1. The bottom support frame supports the extension mechanism, which enters the well from the wellhead. The extension mechanism is driven by the linear moving component to move the upper plate to the corresponding pipe opening, so as to connect the middle plate with the pipe opening, which facilitates the pipeline robot to enter the pipeline for inspection.
[0030] 2. By combining an electric push rod and an extension plate, a three-stage length extension can be achieved, improving the practicality of this application;
[0031] 3. The sliding lifting sleeve allows adjustment of the opening angle of each support rod, enabling it to smoothly enter through the wellhead. The sliding of the lifting sleeve also allows each support rod to be folded for easy carrying. Attached Figure Description
[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an internal pipeline in the background art;
[0033] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a pipeline inspection auxiliary device. Figure 1 ;
[0034] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a pipeline inspection auxiliary device. Figure 2 ;
[0035] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a pipeline inspection auxiliary device. Figure 3 .
[0036] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]
[0037] 1. Bottom support frame;
[0038] 11. Top support plate; 12. Support shaft; 13. Lifting sleeve; 14. Support rod; 15. Folding rod;
[0039] 2. Base plate;
[0040] 3. Connecting rod;
[0041] 4. Middle plate;
[0042] 5. Linear movement component;
[0043] 6. On the board;
[0044] 7. Hanging ring;
[0045] 8. Electric linear actuator;
[0046] 9. Expansion board;
[0047] 10. Insert plate. Detailed Implementation
[0048] To better explain and facilitate understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0049] Please refer to Figures 2 to 4 This utility model provides a pipeline inspection auxiliary device, including a bottom support frame 1 and an extension mechanism installed on the top of the bottom support frame 1. The extension mechanism includes a bottom plate 2, a middle plate 4, an upper plate 6, a connecting rod 3, and a linear movement component 5.
[0050] The base plate 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom support frame 1;
[0051] Four connecting rods 3 are provided and are vertically installed at the four corners of the surface of the base plate 2.
[0052] The middle plate 4 is installed on top of the connecting rod 3;
[0053] The linear motion component 5 is disposed on the base plate 2, and the moving end of the linear motion component 5 is connected to the upper plate 6;
[0054] The middle plate 4 is provided with an extension hole corresponding to the moving end of the linear moving component 5;
[0055] In use, the bottom support frame 1 supports the extension mechanism. The extension mechanism enters the well from the wellhead and is driven by the linear moving component 5 to move the upper plate 6 to the corresponding pipe opening, so as to connect the middle plate 4 with the pipe opening, which facilitates the pipeline robot to enter the pipeline for inspection.
[0056] In this embodiment, an expansion groove is provided on one side of the upper plate 6, and an electric push rod 8 and an expansion plate 9 are installed in the expansion groove. The piston rod of the electric push rod 8 is connected to the expansion plate 9.
[0057] In use, the electric push rod 8 and the extension plate 9 work together to achieve three-level extension, thereby improving the practicality of this application.
[0058] In this embodiment, a ramp is provided on the side of the upper plate 6 near the starting position of the linear moving component 5 to facilitate the guide tube robot to enter the upper plate 6 from the middle plate 4.
[0059] In this embodiment, hanging rings 7 are provided on all four sides of the bottom plate 2 or the middle plate 4. The hanging rings 7 facilitate the lowering of this application into the well via cables.
[0060] In this embodiment, the linear motion component 5 includes a moving bracket, a motor, a moving block, and a lead screw;
[0061] The movable support is mounted on the base plate 2;
[0062] The lead screw is installed inside the movable bracket, and one end of the lead screw is connected to the motor;
[0063] The movable block is slidably mounted on the movable bracket and threadedly connected to the lead screw; the top of the movable block is connected to the upper plate 6.
[0064] In use, the motor drives the lead screw to rotate, which in turn moves the moving block on the lead screw along the length of the lead screw, thereby enabling the middle plate 4 to move toward the pipe opening.
[0065] In this embodiment, the bottom support frame 1 includes a top support plate 11, a support shaft 12, a support rod 14, a folding rod 15, and a lifting sleeve 13;
[0066] The top support plate 11 is fixed to the bottom of the base plate 2;
[0067] The support shaft 12 is vertically arranged at the bottom of the top support plate 11;
[0068] The lifting sleeve 13 is slidably mounted on the support shaft 12 and fixed on the support shaft 12 by screws. Multiple support rods 14 are hinged at equal intervals along the circumference of the outer wall of the lifting sleeve 13.
[0069] One end of the folding rod 15 is hinged to the middle of the support rod 14, and the other end of the folding rod 15 is hinged to the bottom end of the support shaft 12.
[0070] In use, the angle of each support rod 14 can be adjusted by sliding the lifting sleeve 13, so that it can be smoothly entered from the wellhead. The sliding of the lifting sleeve 13 can also fold each support rod 14 for easy carrying.
[0071] In this embodiment, the support rod 14 is a telescopic rod.
[0072] In this embodiment, the insert plate 10 is installed at one end of the upper plate 6. The insert plate 10 is pointed. As the upper plate 6 moves toward the pipe opening, the insert plate 10 rests on the pipe opening. During the movement of the pipeline robot, the insert plate 10 can prevent the auxiliary device from falling over.
[0073] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:
[0074] The bottom support frame 1 is used to support the extension mechanism. The extension mechanism enters the well from the wellhead and is driven by the linear moving component 5 to move the upper plate 6 to the corresponding pipe opening, so as to connect the middle plate 4 with the pipe opening, which facilitates the pipeline robot to enter the pipeline for inspection.
[0075] The circuits, electronic components, and modules involved are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this utility model does not involve any improvement to the software and methods.
[0076] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
[0077] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A pipeline inspection auxiliary device, characterized in that, It includes a bottom support frame and an extension mechanism mounted on top of the bottom support frame. The extension mechanism includes a bottom plate, a middle plate, an upper plate, a connecting rod, and a linear movement assembly. The base plate is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom support frame; Four connecting rods are provided and are vertically installed at the four corners of the base plate surface. The middle plate is mounted on top of the connecting rod; The linear motion component is disposed on the base plate, and the moving end of the linear motion component is connected to the upper plate; The middle plate has an extension hole corresponding to the moving end of the linear motion component.
2. The pipeline inspection auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An expansion slot is provided on one side of the upper plate, and an electric push rod and an expansion plate are installed in the expansion slot. The piston rod of the electric push rod is connected to the expansion plate.
3. The pipeline inspection auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A ramp is provided on the side of the upper plate near the starting position of the linear moving component.
4. The pipeline inspection auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Hanging rings are provided on all four sides of the bottom plate or middle plate.
5. The pipeline inspection auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linear motion assembly includes a moving support, a motor, a moving block, and a lead screw; The movable support is mounted on the base plate; The lead screw is installed inside the movable bracket, and one end of the lead screw is connected to the motor; The movable block is slidably mounted on the movable bracket and threadedly connected to the lead screw, with the top of the movable block connected to the upper plate.
6. The pipeline inspection auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom support frame includes a top support plate, a support shaft, a support rod, a folding rod, and a lifting sleeve; The top support plate is fixed to the bottom of the base plate; The support shaft is vertically installed at the bottom of the top support plate; The lifting sleeve is slidably mounted on the support shaft and fixed on the support shaft by screws. Multiple support rods are hinged at equal intervals along the outer wall of the lifting sleeve in its circumference. One end of the folding rod is hinged to the middle of the support rod, and the other end of the folding rod is hinged to the bottom end of the support shaft.
7. The pipeline inspection auxiliary device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support rod is a telescopic rod.
8. The pipeline inspection auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a plug plate, which is installed at one end of the upper plate and is shaped like a pointed corner.