Pipeline cleaning and inspection robot
By designing a pipe cleaning and inspection robot that coordinates the motor and hydraulic rod, the adaptability and stability issues of existing robots have been resolved, enabling efficient cleaning and inspection of pipes of different diameters, especially effective handling of plant root intrusion and branch accumulation in drainage pipes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGJI INTELLIGENT (HENAN) INTELLIGENT ROBOT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing pipe cleaning and inspection robots are difficult to adapt to pipes of different diameters, have limited functions, are unstable in movement, and are not effective in handling special obstacles such as plant root invasion and tree branch accumulation in drainage pipes, which increases the cost and difficulty of manual dredging.
A pipe cleaning and inspection robot was designed, consisting of a main unit and a walking unit. It uses an adjustable motor to drive an adjusting screw and a hydraulic rod to adjust the robot's height. Equipped with a crushing mechanism with a serrated blade, it can adapt to different pipe diameters and effectively clean dirt, branches, and other impurities.
It is adaptable to pipes of different diameters, moves stably, and can efficiently clean dirt and impurities such as branches inside the pipes, ensuring unobstructed pipe flow and reducing the cost and difficulty of manual dredging.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline maintenance equipment technology, specifically a pipeline cleaning and inspection robot. Background Technology
[0002] In modern industrial and urban infrastructure, pipeline systems are widely used to transport various fluid media such as water, gas, and oil, as well as for drainage. With increasing usage time, various problems can arise inside the pipelines, such as dirt buildup and pipe damage, necessitating cleaning and inspection.
[0003] Especially in drainage pipe scenarios, prolonged use can lead to challenging problems such as plant root intrusion and twig accumulation. Plant roots have strong penetrating power, growing along pipe gaps and becoming intertwined, clogging the pipes; twigs and other debris easily accumulate in bends or narrow spaces, causing blockages. Existing pipe cleaning and inspection robots lack effective mechanisms for handling these special obstacles, resulting in poor cleaning performance and increasing the cost and difficulty of manual unblocking.
[0004] After prolonged use, drainage pipes may encounter problems such as plant root intrusion and twig accumulation. Existing pipe cleaning and inspection robots lack effective mechanisms to deal with these special obstacles, resulting in poor cleaning results and increasing the cost and difficulty of manual dredging. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a pipeline cleaning and inspection robot, which solves the problems of existing pipeline cleaning and inspection robots, such as difficulty in adapting to pipelines of different diameters, limited functionality, and unstable movement. At the same time, it effectively addresses special situations such as plant root intrusion and branch accumulation in drainage pipelines.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a pipeline cleaning and inspection robot, comprising a main body unit and a walking unit, wherein the walking unit is located below the main body unit, the main body unit is equipped with an adjustment motor, the output end of the adjustment motor is connected to an adjustment screw, and a slider is sleeved on the outside of the adjustment screw; the walking unit is equipped with a hydraulic rod, which is used to lift the main body unit.
[0007] Preferably, the main unit is provided with a vehicle body, the top of the vehicle body is provided with an insertion hole, the side of the vehicle body is provided with a slot, the vehicle body is provided with a sliding hole, the sliding hole passes through both sides of the vehicle body and is located below the slot, and the inner side of the vehicle body is provided with a movable compartment.
[0008] Preferably, the main unit is provided with a sleeve shell, the sleeve shell is located on the outside of the vehicle body, a working motor is inserted into the inner side of the sleeve shell, and a crushing mechanism is sleeved on the outer side of the output end of the working motor.
[0009] Preferably, the adjusting motor, adjusting screw, and slider are located inside the movable chamber. The adjusting motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable chamber, the top end of the adjusting screw is inserted into the inner side of the insertion hole, and the slider is connected to a crossbar that is connected to the sleeve shell.
[0010] Preferably, the hydraulic rod is snapped into the inside of the slot, and the output end of the hydraulic rod is connected to a collar.
[0011] Preferably, the walking unit is provided with a shaft, which is inserted into the inner side of the collar through a sliding groove hole. Walking wheels are sleeved at both ends of the shaft, and tracks are sleeved on the outer sides of the walking wheels.
[0012] This utility model discloses a pipeline cleaning and inspection robot, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0013] By adjusting the motor to drive the adjusting screw to rotate, the slider moves on the adjusting screw, which in turn drives the crossbar and the sleeve shell to move up and down. The hydraulic rod design can adjust the position and height of the main unit. The hydraulic rod and the adjusting motor work together to improve the robot's adaptability to pipes of different diameters.
[0014] The working motor drives the crushing mechanism to rotate. The combination of serrated cutter head and spiral pattern can not only crush and clean dirt and hard blocks in the pipeline, but also powerfully crush tree branches, thoroughly remove impurities in the pipeline and ensure unobstructed flow. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main moving unit of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the main unit of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the walking unit of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Main unit; 11. Vehicle body; 111. Insertion hole; 112. Slot; 113. Sliding hole; 114. Movable compartment; 12. Sleeve housing; 121. Working motor; 122. Crushing mechanism; 13. Adjusting motor; 131. Adjusting screw; 132. Sliding block; 133. Crossbar; 2. Traveling unit; 21. Hydraulic rod; 211. Collar; 22. Shaft; 221. Traveling wheel; 222. Track. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are described clearly and completely. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0022] This application provides a pipeline cleaning and inspection robot, which solves the problems of existing pipeline cleaning and inspection robots, such as difficulty in adapting to pipes of different diameters, limited functionality, and unstable movement. It also effectively addresses special situations such as plant root intrusion and branch accumulation in drainage pipes, achieving efficient and stable pipeline cleaning and inspection.
[0023] This utility model discloses a pipeline cleaning and inspection robot.
[0024] Example 1
[0025] According to the appendix Figure 1-4 As shown, the pipeline cleaning and inspection robot includes a main body unit 1 and a walking unit 2. The walking unit 2 is located below the main body unit 1. The main body unit 1 is equipped with an adjustment motor 13. The output end of the adjustment motor 13 is connected to an adjustment screw 131. A slider 132 is sleeved on the outside of the adjustment screw 131. The walking unit 2 is equipped with a hydraulic rod 21, which is used to lift the main body unit 1.
[0026] By adjusting the motor 13 to drive the adjusting screw 131 to rotate, the slider 132 moves on the adjusting screw 131, which in turn drives the crossbar 133 and the sleeve shell 12 to move up and down. The design of the hydraulic rod 21 can adjust the position and height of the main unit 1. The hydraulic rod 21 works in conjunction with the adjusting motor 13 to improve the robot's adaptability to pipes of different diameters. The working motor 121 drives the crushing mechanism 122 to rotate. The serrated cutter head can not only crush and clean dirt and hard blocks in the pipe, but also powerfully crush tree branches, thoroughly remove impurities in the pipe, and ensure the smooth flow of the pipe.
[0027] Furthermore, the main unit 1 is provided with a vehicle body 11, with an insertion hole 111 on the top of the vehicle body 11, a slot 112 on the side of the vehicle body 11, a sliding hole 113 on the vehicle body 11, the sliding hole 113 passing through both sides of the vehicle body 11 and located below the slot 112, and a movable compartment 114 on the inner side of the vehicle body 11.
[0028] Furthermore, the main unit 1 is provided with a socket shell 12, which is located on the outside of the vehicle body 11. A working motor 121 is inserted into the inside of the socket shell 12, and a crushing mechanism 122 is sleeved on the outside of the output end of the working motor 121. The crushing mechanism 122 is made of high-strength alloy steel, and its cutter head is designed as a sawtooth shape, which can powerfully crush hard debris such as branches. Moreover, the crushing mechanism 122 can be replaced with different diameters to facilitate the adaptation to pipes of different diameters.
[0029] Specifically disclosed, the adjusting motor 13, adjusting screw 131 and slider 132 are located inside the movable chamber 114. The adjusting motor 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable chamber 114. The top end of the adjusting screw 131 is inserted into the inside of the insertion hole 111. The slider 132 is connected to a crossbar 133 that is connected to the sleeve shell 12.
[0030] Specifically disclosed, the hydraulic rod 21 is snapped into the inside of the slot 112, and the output end of the hydraulic rod 21 is connected to a collar 211.
[0031] Example 2
[0032] According to the appendix Figure 1-4 As shown, the pipeline cleaning and inspection robot includes a main body unit 1 and a walking unit 2. The walking unit 2 is located below the main body unit 1. The main body unit 1 is equipped with an adjustment motor 13. The output end of the adjustment motor 13 is connected to an adjustment screw 131. A slider 132 is sleeved on the outside of the adjustment screw 131. The walking unit 2 is equipped with a hydraulic rod 21, which is used to lift the main body unit 1.
[0033] It is particularly important to emphasize that the walking unit 2 is equipped with a shaft 22, which is inserted into the inner side of the collar 211 through the sliding groove hole 113. The two ends of the shaft 22 are fitted with walking wheels 221, and the outer side of the walking wheels 221 is fitted with a track 222. The surface of the track 222 is provided with raised anti-slip teeth, and the anti-slip teeth are made of rubber. While enhancing the friction, it can effectively prevent the track 222 from damaging the inner wall of the pipe during walking.
[0034] Working principle: By adjusting the settings of motor 13, adjusting screw 131 and slider 132, the height of working motor 121 can be adjusted. In addition, the hydraulic rod 21 lifts the vehicle body 11, further adjusting the height of working motor 121, so that the pipeline cleaning and inspection robot can adapt to pipelines of different diameters.
[0035] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A pipeline inspection robot comprising a main body unit (1) and a travelling unit (2) located below the main body unit (1), characterised in that, The main unit (1) is equipped with an adjustment motor (13), the output end of which is connected to an adjustment screw (131), and a slider (132) is sleeved on the outside of the adjustment screw (131); the walking unit (2) is equipped with a hydraulic rod (21), which is used to lift the main unit (1). The main unit (1) is provided with a sleeve shell (12), which is located outside the vehicle body (11). A working motor (121) is inserted into the inner side of the sleeve shell (12), and a crushing mechanism (122) is sleeved on the outer side of the output end of the working motor (121).
2. The pipeline inspection robot of claim 1, wherein, The main unit (1) is provided with a vehicle body (11). The top of the vehicle body (11) is provided with an insertion hole (111). The side of the vehicle body (11) is provided with a slot (112). The vehicle body (11) is provided with a sliding hole (113). The sliding hole (113) passes through both sides of the vehicle body (11) and is located below the slot (112). The inner side of the vehicle body (11) is provided with a movable compartment (114).
3. The pipeline inspection robot of claim 2, wherein, The adjusting motor (13), adjusting screw (131) and slider (132) are located inside the movable chamber (114). The adjusting motor (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable chamber (114). The top end of the adjusting screw (131) is inserted into the inside of the insertion hole (111). The slider (132) is connected to a crossbar (133) that is connected to the sleeve shell (12).
4. The pipeline inspection robot of claim 1, wherein, The hydraulic rod (21) is snapped into the inside of the slot (112), and the output end of the hydraulic rod (21) is connected to a collar (211).
5. The pipeline inspection robot of claim 4, wherein, The walking unit (2) is provided with a shaft (22), which is inserted into the inner side of the collar (211) through the sliding groove hole (113). The two ends of the shaft (22) are fitted with walking wheels (221), and the outer side of the walking wheels (221) is fitted with tracks (222).