Tunnel inspection trolley

By installing a suspended walking mechanism and adjustment components on the tunnel inspection trolley, the problem of limited speed of inspection equipment in tunnels was solved, enabling efficient and flexible cable movement and improving the adaptability and safety of the equipment.

CN224392579UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23南京交通运营管理集团有限公司 +2
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
南京交通运营管理集团有限公司
Filing Date
2025-06-12
Publication Date
2026-06-23

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Technical Problem

Existing tunnel inspection equipment has limited speed when used inside tunnels, and its simple walking mechanism is not suitable for widespread application.

Method used

The walking mechanism is suspended on the cable at the top of the tunnel. It uses active and passive gears to drive the walking wheels to move along the cable, and adjusts the cable spacing through the adjustment component to adapt to different conditions. It also incorporates Teflon material to reduce friction.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient movement of the tunnel inspection trolley on the overhead cables in the tunnel, adapts to different cable widths, improves the flexibility and safety of the equipment, and extends its service life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of inspection equipment, concretely relates to a tunnel inspection trolley, which comprises a mounting frame, a fixed plate and a walking mechanism mounted on the mounting frame, the walking mechanism drives the mounting frame to move, a cable is fixedly installed on the top of a tunnel, and the walking mechanism is hung on the cable. In the utility model, when the walking motor rotates actively, the driving gear and the driven gear can drive the driving walking wheel to rotate, the driving walking wheel and the driven walking wheel are in contact with the cable, so that the driving along the cable can be realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inspection equipment technology, specifically to a tunnel inspection trolley. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese patent application number 202420049902.3 discloses an automatic tunnel inspection vehicle, including a vehicle body and a camera device. The camera device is mounted on the upper part of the vehicle body, and an anti-collision mechanism is provided on the vehicle body. An ultrasonic sensor is fixedly installed on the front of the vehicle body. The anti-collision mechanism includes a first corner bracket and a mounting base. The mounting base has a guide hole, and a guide post is inserted into the guide hole. This invention, by setting an anti-collision mechanism on the vehicle body, causes its rubber roller to rotate when the tunnel wall comes into contact with the wall, thereby reducing friction. Simultaneously, the first corner bracket moves closer to the mounting base, and its buffer spring is compressed to provide cushioning, thus protecting the corners of the vehicle body. Additionally, its guardrail provides some protection to the front of the vehicle body, improving the service life of the automatic tunnel inspection vehicle.

[0003] However, the Chinese patent with application number 202420049902.3 has a limited function. In daily use, the driving speed of the Chinese patent with application number 202420049902.3 would limit its use in tunnels.

[0004] However, there is space at the top of the tunnel. For example, Chinese Patent Application No. 201821846912.0 discloses an inspection device for environmental monitoring of cable tunnels, which includes a main inspection structure, a track plate, and electric rollers. The upper end of the main inspection structure is connected to a vertical plate, and the inner side of the vertical plate is connected to a central shaft. Two electric rollers are provided, each sleeved on the central shaft. The track plate has two tracks, and the upper end of the track plate is fixedly connected to the upper side wall of the cable tunnel by multiple hanging rods. The main inspection structure contains a battery device and a main control device. The outer side of the main inspection structure is connected to a temperature detection device and a humidity detection device. A rotating camera device is sleeved on a connecting rod connected to the lower end of the main inspection structure. The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the automatic inspection vehicle is placed on the track plate, and the automatic inspection vehicle moves on the track plate, monitoring the temperature and humidity inside the cable tunnel online during the movement, greatly reducing the workload; the rotating camera device can capture monitoring images in real time, making it convenient for personnel in the machine room to intuitively view the inside of the tunnel.

[0005] However, the Chinese patent walking mechanism with application number 201821846912.0 is relatively simple and not suitable for widespread use.

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new technical solution to overcome the above-mentioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a tunnel inspection vehicle that can effectively solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0008] To achieve the purpose of this utility model, the following technical solution is adopted:

[0009] A tunnel inspection trolley includes: a mounting frame, a fixed plate mounted on the mounting frame, and a traveling mechanism; the traveling mechanism drives the mounting frame to move, a cable is fixedly installed on the top of the tunnel, and the traveling mechanism is suspended on the cable; the traveling mechanism includes: a base, a traveling motor fixedly mounted on the base, and a driving wheel and a driven wheel rotatably mounted on the base; a driving gear is mounted on the output shaft of the traveling motor, and a driven gear is mounted on the end of the driving wheel, the driving gear meshing with the driven gear.

[0010] Furthermore, the active walking wheel is provided in two parts.

[0011] Furthermore, an adjustment component is provided between the two bases to change the spacing between the two cables.

[0012] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly includes: an adjustment motor, a threaded rod connected to the output shaft of the adjustment motor, and the threaded rod being threadedly connected to the base.

[0013] Furthermore: the threads on the threaded rod are both positive and negative threads.

[0014] Furthermore, the fixing plate extends laterally into the mounting frame as a connecting plate, and the connecting plate is fixedly mounted to the mounting frame by bolts.

[0015] Furthermore: a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and a bushing is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod, with the bushing sleeve fitted onto the cable.

[0016] Furthermore, a contact ring is fixedly installed inside the bushing, and the contact ring is made of Teflon material.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] In this utility model, the tunnel inspection trolley has a walking motor that, when actively rotating, can drive the active walking wheel to rotate through the active gear and the passive walking wheel. The active walking wheel and the passive walking wheel are in contact with the cable, thereby enabling the trolley to actively move along the cable. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the tunnel inspection vehicle of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of the tunnel inspection vehicle of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Mounting bracket; 2. Fixing plate; 3. Traveling mechanism; 31. Base; 32. Traveling motor; 33. Driving wheel; 34. Driven wheel; 35. Driving gear; 36. Driven gear; 37. Adjustment assembly; 371. Adjustment motor; 372. Threaded rod; 373. Guide rod; 374. Motor mounting base; 375. Mounting base; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Connecting rod; 6. Bushing; 7. Contact ring. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "lateral," "longitudinal," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. When a component is referred to as being "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component at the same time. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there may be an intermediate component at the same time. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the tunnel inspection trolley of this utility model includes: a mounting frame 1, a fixed plate 2 and a traveling mechanism 3 mounted on the mounting frame 1; the traveling mechanism 3 drives the mounting frame 1 to move. Specifically, a cable is fixedly installed on the top of the tunnel, and the traveling mechanism 3 is suspended on the cable, thereby driving the mounting frame 1 to move.

[0026] The fixing plate 2 has several through holes for installing electronic components, such as cameras.

[0027] To ensure safety and prevent falls, the walking mechanism 3 in this application is provided with two sets. The walking mechanism 3 includes: a base 31, a walking motor 32 fixedly installed on the base 31, and an active walking wheel 33 and a passive walking wheel 34 rotatably installed on the base 31. An active gear 35 is installed on the output shaft of the walking motor 32, and a passive gear 36 is installed at the end of the active walking wheel 33. The active gear 35 and the passive gear 36 mesh, so that when the walking motor 32 rotates actively, it can drive the active walking wheel 33 to rotate through the active gear 35 and the passive gear 36. The active walking wheel 33 and the passive walking wheel 34 contact the cable, thereby actively moving along the cable.

[0028] It should be noted that there are two active walking wheels 33. When the walking motor 32 drives the active gear 35 to rotate, the two passive gears 36 rotate synchronously, so that it can actively move along the cable.

[0029] To accommodate cables of different widths, an adjustment component 37 is provided between the two bases 31, which can flexibly change the spacing between the two cables to adapt to different situations.

[0030] The adjustment assembly 37 includes: an adjustment motor 371, and a threaded rod 372 connected to the output shaft of the adjustment motor 371. The threaded rod 372 is threadedly connected to the base 31, and the thread on the threaded rod 372 is a forward and reverse thread. That is to say, when the adjustment motor 371 drives the threaded rod 372 to rotate, the two bases 31 can move closer or further apart synchronously, thereby flexibly changing the spacing between the two cables to adapt to different situations.

[0031] The adjusting motor 371 is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket 1. A guide rod 373 is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket 1. The guide rod 373 passes through the seat 31 and slides in contact with it. The guide rod 373 plays a good guiding role in the movement of the seat 31, so that the seat 31 can move stably along the axial direction of the guide rod 373.

[0032] It should be noted that a motor mounting base 374 is fixedly installed at one end of the mounting bracket 1, the adjusting motor 371 is fixedly installed on the motor mounting bracket, and one end of the threaded rod 372 is installed on the mounting bracket 1 through the mounting base 375.

[0033] The through holes of the fixing plate 2 can be used to pass fasteners, thereby fixing electronic components. Multiple through holes are provided to facilitate users to flexibly select appropriate electronic components as needed. Of course, it is also possible not to provide through holes. Through holes only serve a convenient purpose. For those skilled in the art, there are many ways to install electronic components on the fixing plate 2, which will not be elaborated in this application.

[0034] The fixing plate extends laterally into the mounting frame 1 to form a connecting plate 4, which is fixedly mounted to the mounting frame 1 by bolts.

[0035] A connecting rod 5 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 4, and a bushing 6 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod 5. The bushing 6 is sleeved on the cable. The bushing 6 serves to prevent the cable from falling. When the cable detaches from the active walking wheel 33 and the passive walking wheel 34, the cable will come into contact with the bushing 6. At this time, the walking motor 32 is turned off to prevent further accidents.

[0036] A contact ring 7 is fixedly installed inside the bushing 6. The contact ring 7 is made of Teflon material. The inner diameter of the contact ring 7 is larger than the diameter of the cable. That is to say, the cable generally does not contact the contact ring 7. When they do contact, the Teflon material can play a lubricating role to prevent sliding friction between the bushing 6 and the cable.

[0037] Working principle:

[0038] When the walking motor 32 rotates actively, it can drive the active walking wheel 33 to rotate through the active gear 35 and the passive gear 36. The active walking wheel 33 and the passive walking wheel 34 are in contact with the cable, so they can move actively along the cable.

[0039] When the adjusting motor 371 drives the threaded rod 372 to rotate, the two seats 31 can move closer or further apart synchronously, thereby flexibly changing the spacing between the two cables to adapt to different situations.

[0040] When the cable detaches from the active walking wheel 33 and the passive walking wheel 34, the cable will come into contact with the bushing 6. At this time, the walking motor 32 is turned off to prevent further accidents. The Teflon material can play a lubricating role to avoid sliding friction between the bushing 6 and the cable.

[0041] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregularly shaped parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods for each part all employ conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding, which are mature technologies in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connections adopt conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be detailed here. Contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tunnel inspection vehicle, characterized in that: include: Mounting frame, and a fixing plate and a traveling mechanism mounted on the mounting frame; The walking mechanism drives the mounting frame to move, and the cable is fixedly installed on the top of the tunnel, with the walking mechanism suspended on the cable; The walking mechanism includes: a base, a walking motor fixedly mounted on the base, and an active walking wheel and a passive walking wheel rotatably mounted on the base; A drive gear is mounted on the output shaft of the walking motor, and a driven gear is mounted on the end of the driving wheel. The drive gear meshes with the driven gear.

2. The tunnel inspection trolley as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The active walking wheel is provided in two parts.

3. The tunnel inspection trolley as described in claim 2, characterized in that: An adjustment component is provided between the two bases to change the spacing between the two cables.

4. The tunnel inspection trolley as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly includes: an adjustment motor, a threaded rod connected to the output shaft of the adjustment motor, and the threaded rod being threadedly connected to the base.

5. The tunnel inspection trolley as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The threads on the threaded rod are both positive and negative threads.

6. The tunnel inspection trolley as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The fixed plate extends a connecting plate to the mounting bracket on its side, and the connecting plate is fixedly installed on the mounting bracket by bolts.

7. The tunnel inspection trolley as described in claim 6, characterized in that: A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and a bushing is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod. The bushing is sleeved on the cable.

8. The tunnel inspection trolley as described in claim 7, characterized in that: A contact ring, made of Teflon material, is fixedly installed inside the bushing.