Bridge water seepage detection device

By combining the ultrasonic reflection principle with an information processing module, the problem of small detection area and inflexibility of traditional bridge seepage detection devices has been solved, achieving efficient and accurate seepage detection and improving the convenience of the equipment.

CN224286270UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26JIANGXI HIGHWAY DEV CO +3

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGXI HIGHWAY DEV CO
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Traditional bridge seepage detection devices have a small detection area, are inflexible, have high installation and maintenance costs, and low detection accuracy, making them unsuitable for bridges with large areas or complex structures.

Method used

The device employs an ultrasonic transmitting component and a handheld component design. It utilizes the reflection characteristics of ultrasonic waves in bridge structures to detect water seepage. Combined with an information processing module, it accurately identifies water seepage problems, and the handheld component improves the convenience of the equipment.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of bridge seepage detection, reduces the equipment's dependence on the power grid, and enhances the equipment's ease of movement.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of bridge seepage detection technology, and more particularly to a bridge seepage detection device, including a seepage detection component, an ultrasonic transmitting component, and a handheld component; the ultrasonic transmitting component is located at the rear end of the seepage detection component; the handheld component is located at the lower end of the seepage detection component. This utility model utilizes an ultrasonic generator to emit ultrasonic waves that pass through a second signal transmission protection panel and the ultrasonic coupling agent above it, reaching the bridge structure above the coupling agent. If there are seepage gaps within the bridge structure, the ultrasonic waves are reflected. The reflected ultrasonic waves pass through the first signal transmission protection panel and are detected by an ultrasonic signal receiver, which converts the ultrasonic signal into an electrical signal. The information processing module processes and analyzes the real-time monitored ultrasonic electrical signal to determine whether there is a seepage problem in the bridge in the detection area, thus improving the efficiency and accuracy of bridge seepage detection.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bridge seepage detection technology, and in particular to a bridge seepage detection device. Background Technology

[0002] As an important component of transportation infrastructure, the safety and durability of bridges are of paramount importance. Water seepage is one of the key factors affecting the structural safety of bridges. Long-term water seepage can lead to corrosion of the steel bars inside the bridge and a reduction in the strength of the concrete, thereby shortening the service life of the bridge and even causing safety accidents. Therefore, accurate and efficient detection of water seepage in bridges is of great significance for bridge maintenance and management.

[0003] Traditional bridge seepage detection devices have revealed many problems in practical applications. In terms of detection area and flexibility, traditional equipment usually needs to be fixed at a specific location on the bridge, and the detection range is extremely limited. It is difficult to conduct comprehensive detection of a large area of ​​the bridge structure. For long or complex bridges, the equipment often needs to be installed and disassembled multiple times, which consumes a lot of time and manpower, and it is difficult to flexibly meet different detection needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the problems of existing bridge seepage detection devices, which typically require fixing to the bridge, resulting in a small detection area, inflexible detection, high installation and maintenance costs, and low detection accuracy, this utility model provides a bridge seepage detection device.

[0005] The technical solution is as follows: A bridge seepage detection device includes a seepage detection component, an ultrasonic transmitting component, and a handheld component; the ultrasonic transmitting component is located at the rear end of the seepage detection component; the handheld component is located at the lower end of the seepage detection component; the seepage detection component includes a detection housing, an ultrasonic signal receiver, a first signal transmission protection panel, and an information processing module; the ultrasonic transmitting component includes an ultrasonic generator and a second signal transmission protection panel; the handheld component includes a handheld stick and a battery.

[0006] Furthermore, an ultrasonic signal receiver is installed inside the detection housing; a first signal transmission protection panel is installed on the upper surface of the ultrasonic signal receiver; the first signal transmission protection panel is sealed to the opening on the upper surface of the detection housing; and the first signal transmission protection panel is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the ultrasonic signal receiver.

[0007] Furthermore, an information processing module is provided at the lower end of the ultrasonic signal receiver, and the outer shell of the information processing module is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the detection shell, and the information processing module is connected to the ultrasonic signal receiver for information transmission.

[0008] Furthermore, an ultrasonic generator is located behind the ultrasonic signal receiver, and the ultrasonic generator is fixedly connected through the inside of the detection housing, and three ultrasonic generators are provided.

[0009] Furthermore, a second signal transmission protection panel is provided on the upper surface of the ultrasonic generator, and the second signal transmission protection panel is sealed to the opening on the upper surface of the detection housing, and the second signal transmission protection panel is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the ultrasonic generator.

[0010] Furthermore, a hand-held lever is provided on the lower end face of the detection housing, and the hand-held lever is fixedly connected to the detection housing.

[0011] Furthermore, a battery is installed inside the handheld stick, and the battery powers the electrical equipment inside the detection housing.

[0012] The beneficial effects are as follows: This invention generates high-frequency mechanical vibration waves through an ultrasonic generator. After emission, these ultrasonic waves first penetrate a second signal transmission protection panel. This panel is made of a special material with high strength and matching acoustic impedance, which effectively reduces energy loss during transmission and ensures high-fidelity signal transmission. After passing through the panel, the ultrasonic waves enter an ultrasonic coupling agent layer coated on its surface. The coupling agent fills tiny gaps, eliminating acoustic impedance differences caused by air layers, thus creating a continuous and efficient propagation channel for the ultrasonic waves, allowing them to smoothly enter the bridge structure. When the ultrasonic waves propagate within the bridge structure, if they encounter gaps where water seeps in, the significant difference in acoustic impedance between water and the bridge building materials causes reflection at the interface of the seepage gap. This is based on the acoustic principle that when the ultrasonic propagation medium changes, some of the sound wave energy propagates in the opposite direction. The reflected ultrasonic waves carry information about the internal gaps and seepage conditions of the bridge structure. They then penetrate the first signal transmission protection panel. The ultrasonic signal receiver uses a highly sensitive piezoelectric conversion element. When it receives the reflected ultrasonic signal, it can quickly convert it into an electrical signal. This conversion process is based on the piezoelectric effect, which efficiently converts the mechanical vibration energy of the ultrasonic wave into an electrical signal for subsequent processing. The generated electrical signal is then transmitted to the information processing module. Through a series of processes such as filtering, amplification, and spectrum analysis of the real-time monitored ultrasonic electrical signal, key characteristic parameters in the signal are extracted, such as the intensity of the reflected wave, propagation time, and frequency changes. Based on these parameters, combined with the design parameters of the bridge structure and historical detection data, the information processing module can accurately determine whether there is a seepage problem in the bridge in the detection area. Compared with traditional detection methods, this significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of bridge seepage detection.

[0013] By incorporating a handheld component, the handheld handle makes it easy for testers to carry the equipment by hand, improving the ease of transport. The battery inside the handheld handle provides power to the water seepage detection component, effectively reducing the equipment's dependence on the power grid and improving its mobility. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a side view of the overall three-dimensional structure of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall rear-view three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model from a bottom view.

[0019] In the attached figures: 1. Water seepage detection component; 2. Ultrasonic transmitting component; 3. Handheld component; 101. Detection housing; 102. Ultrasonic signal receiver; 103. First signal transmission protection panel; 104. Information processing module; 201. Ultrasonic generator; 202. Second signal transmission protection panel; 301. Handheld stick; 302. Battery. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a bridge seepage detection device includes a seepage detection component 1, an ultrasonic transmitting component 2, and a handheld component 3. The ultrasonic transmitting component 2 is located at the rear end of the seepage detection component 1, and the handheld component 3 is located at the lower end of the seepage detection component 1. The seepage detection component 1 includes a detection housing 101, an ultrasonic signal receiver 102, a first signal transmission protection panel 103, and an information processing module 104. The ultrasonic transmitting component 2 includes an ultrasonic generator 201 and a second signal transmission protection panel 202. The handheld component 3 includes a handheld stick 301 and a battery 302.

[0023] An ultrasonic signal receiver 102 is provided inside the detection housing 101; a first signal transmission protection panel 103 is provided on the upper end face of the ultrasonic signal receiver 102; the first signal transmission protection panel 103 is sealed to the opening on the upper end face of the detection housing 101; the first signal transmission protection panel 103 is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the ultrasonic signal receiver 102.

[0024] An information processing module 104 is provided at the lower end of the ultrasonic signal receiver 102, and the outer shell of the information processing module 104 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the detection housing 101, and the information processing module 104 is connected to the ultrasonic signal receiver 102 for information transmission.

[0025] An ultrasonic generator 201 is provided behind the ultrasonic signal receiver 102, and the ultrasonic generator 201 is fixedly connected through the inside of the detection housing 101, and three ultrasonic generators 201 are provided.

[0026] The upper surface of the ultrasonic generator 201 is provided with a second signal transmission protection panel 202, and the second signal transmission protection panel 202 is sealed to the opening on the upper surface of the detection housing 101, and the second signal transmission protection panel 202 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the ultrasonic generator 201.

[0027] High-frequency mechanical vibration waves are generated by the ultrasonic generator 201. After emission, these ultrasonic waves first penetrate the second signal transmission protection panel 202. This panel is made of a special material with high strength and acoustic impedance matching, which can effectively reduce the energy loss of ultrasonic waves during transmission and ensure that the signal passes through with high fidelity. After passing through the panel, the ultrasonic waves enter the ultrasonic coupling agent layer coated on its surface. The coupling agent fills the tiny gaps and eliminates the acoustic impedance difference caused by the air layer, creating a continuous and efficient propagation channel for the ultrasonic waves, allowing them to smoothly enter the interior of the bridge structure. When the ultrasonic waves propagate in the bridge structure, if they encounter gaps where water seeps in, due to the significant difference in acoustic impedance between water and bridge building materials, the ultrasonic waves will be reflected at the interface of the seepage gap. This is based on the acoustic principle that when the ultrasonic propagation medium changes, some of the sound wave energy will propagate in the opposite direction, and the reflected ultrasonic waves... Carrying information about the internal gaps and seepage conditions of the bridge structure, the ultrasonic signal receiver 102, which uses a highly sensitive piezoelectric conversion element, transmits the signal through the first signal transmission protection panel 103. Upon receiving the reflected ultrasonic signal, it can quickly convert it into an electrical signal. This conversion process is based on the piezoelectric effect, which efficiently converts the mechanical vibration energy of the ultrasonic wave into an electrical signal for easy subsequent processing. The generated electrical signal is then transmitted to the information processing module 104. Through a series of processes such as filtering, amplification, and spectrum analysis of the real-time monitored ultrasonic electrical signal, key characteristic parameters in the signal, such as the intensity of the reflected wave, propagation time, and frequency changes, are extracted. Based on these parameters, combined with the design parameters of the bridge structure and historical detection data, the information processing module can accurately determine whether there is a seepage problem in the bridge in the detection area. Compared with traditional detection methods, this significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of bridge seepage detection.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] Based on Example 1, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, a hand handle 301 is provided on the lower end face of the detection housing 101, and the hand handle 301 is fixedly connected to the detection housing 101.

[0030] The handheld lever 301 has a battery 302 installed inside, and the battery 302 provides power to the electrical equipment inside the detection housing 101.

[0031] By setting up the handheld component 3, the handheld lever 301 of the handheld component 3 makes it easy for testers to carry the equipment by hand, improving the convenience of transporting the equipment. The battery 302 inside the handheld lever 301 provides power to the electrical equipment of the water seepage detection component 1, effectively reducing the equipment's dependence on the power grid and improving the convenience of moving and working the equipment.

Claims

1. A bridge seepage detection device, comprising a seepage detection component (1), characterized in that: It also includes an ultrasonic transmitting component (2) and a handheld component (3); the rear end of the water seepage detection component (1) is provided with the ultrasonic transmitting component (2); the lower end of the water seepage detection component (1) is provided with the handheld component (3); the water seepage detection component (1) includes a detection housing (101), an ultrasonic signal receiver (102), a first signal transmission protection panel (103), and an information processing module (104); the ultrasonic transmitting component (2) includes an ultrasonic generator (201) and a second signal transmission protection panel (202); the handheld component (3) includes a handheld stick (301) and a battery (302).

2. The bridge seepage detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ultrasonic signal receiver (102) is provided inside the detection housing (101); a first signal transmission protection panel (103) is provided on the upper surface of the ultrasonic signal receiver (102); the first signal transmission protection panel (103) is sealed to the opening on the upper surface of the detection housing (101); the first signal transmission protection panel (103) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the ultrasonic signal receiver (102); the upper surface of the first signal transmission protection panel (103) is coated with an ultrasonic coupling agent.

3. The bridge seepage detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: An information processing module (104) is provided at the lower end of the ultrasonic signal receiver (102), and the outer shell of the information processing module (104) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the detection shell (101), and the information processing module (104) is connected to the ultrasonic signal receiver (102) for information transmission.

4. A bridge seepage detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: An ultrasonic generator (201) is provided behind the ultrasonic signal receiver (102), and the ultrasonic generator (201) is fixedly connected through the inside of the detection housing (101), and three ultrasonic generators (201) are provided.

5. A bridge seepage detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the ultrasonic generator (201) is provided with a second signal transmission protection panel (202), and the second signal transmission protection panel (202) is sealed to the opening of the upper surface of the detection housing (101), and the second signal transmission protection panel (202) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the ultrasonic generator (201); the upper surface of the second signal transmission protection panel (202) is coated with an ultrasonic coupling agent.

6. The bridge seepage detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hand handle (301) is provided on the lower end face of the detection housing (101), and the hand handle (301) is fixedly connected to the detection housing (101).

7. A bridge seepage detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The handheld stick (301) has a battery (302) inside, and the battery (302) provides power to the electrical equipment inside the detection housing (101).