A device for detecting cracks on the top side of a water conveyance tunnel

By designing a support plate and a motor-driven detection mechanism, the problem of inconvenience in manually hand-held ultrasonic probes for detecting cracks on the top and side of tunnels has been solved, realizing automated tunnel crack detection and improving the convenience and efficiency of detection.

CN224416799UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26GUIZHOU VOCATIONAL & TECH COLLEGE OF WATER RESOURCES & HYDROPOWER +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUIZHOU VOCATIONAL & TECH COLLEGE OF WATER RESOURCES & HYDROPOWER
Filing Date
2025-08-01
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

The top and sides require manual inspection using a handheld ultrasonic probe, which is inconvenient.

Method used

A crack detection device for the top and side surfaces of a water conveyance tunnel was designed, comprising a support plate, a telescopic cylinder, and a motor-driven detection mechanism. The device can move inside the tunnel by combining the support plate and the moving wheels, and the detection mechanism can be driven by the motor to rotate around the side and top surfaces of the tunnel to automatically detect cracks.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables automated detection of cracks on the top and sides of tunnels without the need for manual handling of ultrasonic probes, improving the convenience and efficiency of the detection process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to tunnel crack detection technical field discloses a kind of water conveyance tunnel top side surface crack detection device, including support plate, the support plate bottom is equipped with the extension plate of both sides corresponding arrangement, hinged with U-shaped plate one on the extension plate, the telescopic cylinder one is equipped on U-shaped plate one, the telescopic cylinder one end is equipped with installation shell, multiple moving wheels one are rotatably equipped in the installation shell, the utility model compared with prior art advantage lies in, by rotatable telescopic cylinder one, installation shell and moving wheel one are set in support plate both sides, to support plate can be supported, it is convenient to push support plate simultaneously, by being equipped with motor, U-shaped plate two, telescopic cylinder two and detection mechanism, motor drives U-shaped plate two rotation, to drive detection mechanism rotation, detection mechanism moves around tunnel side surface and top surface, to facilitate crack detection to tunnel, it is more convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tunnel crack detection technology, specifically to a crack detection device for the top and side surfaces of a water conveyance tunnel. Background Technology

[0002] Water conveyance tunnels are underground corridors that facilitate the inter-regional allocation of water resources by traversing mountains or deep strata. They typically employ circular or horseshoe-shaped cross-sections to withstand high water pressure. As crucial water infrastructure, the structural safety of water conveyance tunnels directly impacts the stability and security of water transport. Cracks are a common defect in tunnels; if not detected and addressed promptly, they can lead to serious consequences such as leakage, reduced structural strength, and even collapse.

[0003] When detecting cracks on the top and sides of a water conveyance tunnel, ultrasonic probes are typically attached to the inner wall to emit ultrasonic waves. If a crack exists, the ultrasonic waves will be reflected at the crack interface. The probe receives and records the reflected signal, and the crack depth is calculated by analyzing the signal propagation time and intensity. However, the top and sides require manual handheld inspection, which is quite inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that the top and side surfaces require manual inspection using ultrasonic probes, which is inconvenient.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: a crack detection device for the top and side surfaces of a water conveyance tunnel, comprising a support plate, an extension plate arranged on both sides on the bottom surface of the support plate, a U-shaped plate hinged to the extension plate, a telescopic cylinder on the U-shaped plate, a mounting shell at one end of the telescopic cylinder, a plurality of movable wheels rotatably disposed inside the mounting shell, a fixed plate on the support plate, a U-shaped plate second hinged to the fixed plate, a telescopic cylinder second disposed on the U-shaped plate second, a detection mechanism disposed on the telescopic cylinder second, and a motor for driving the U-shaped plate second to rotate rotatably disposed on the fixed plate.

[0008] As an improvement, the detection mechanism includes a mounting plate set on the telescopic cylinder 2. The mounting plate has housings arranged on both sides. The housings are rotatably equipped with two movable wheels. The mounting plate has sliding plates arranged on both sides. A mounting seat is slidably provided between the sliding plates. A spring is provided between the mounting seat and the mounting plate. An ultrasonic probe is provided on the mounting seat.

[0009] As an improvement, the telescopic cylinder includes a sleeve that is fixedly connected to a U-shaped plate, a plug that is movably inserted into the sleeve, a mounting shell that is disposed on the plug, and a bolt that is threaded onto the sleeve to fix the plug.

[0010] As an improvement, the telescopic cylinder 2 includes a sleeve 2 fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate 2, a plug 2 movably inserted into the sleeve 2, a mounting plate being disposed on the plug 2, and a spring 2 being provided between the plug 2 and the sleeve 2.

[0011] As an improvement, a protective pad is fitted onto the end of the ultrasonic probe.

[0012] As an improvement, the support plate is provided with a through groove that mates with the telescopic cylinder.

[0013] As an improvement, the first insertion post is provided with a limiting block, and the first sleeve is provided with a limiting groove that cooperates with the limiting block.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0015] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0016] By setting a rotatable telescopic cylinder, a mounting shell, and a movable wheel on both sides of the support plate, the support plate can be supported and pushed easily. By setting a motor, a U-shaped plate, a telescopic cylinder, and a detection mechanism, the motor drives the U-shaped plate to rotate, which in turn drives the detection mechanism to rotate. The detection mechanism moves around the side and top of the tunnel, which facilitates the detection of cracks in the tunnel. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a crack detection device for the top and side surfaces of a water conveyance tunnel according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a crack detection device for the top and side surfaces of a water conveyance tunnel according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a crack detection device for the top and side surfaces of a water conveyance tunnel according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of point A of the water conveyance tunnel top and side crack detection device of this utility model.

[0021] As shown in the figure: 1. Support plate; 2. Extension plate; 3. U-shaped plate one; 4. Telescopic cylinder one; 5. Mounting shell; 6. Moving wheel one; 7. Fixing plate; 8. U-shaped plate two; 9. Telescopic cylinder two; 10. Detection mechanism; 11. Motor; 12. Mounting plate; 13. Shell; 14. Moving wheel two; 15. Slide plate; 16. Mounting base; 17. Spring one; 18. Sleeve one; 19. Insert post one; 20. Bolt; 21. Sleeve two; 22. Insert post two; 23. Spring two; 24. Protective pad; 25. Through groove; 26. Ultrasonic probe. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] As per the instructions Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a crack detection device for the top and side of a water conveyance tunnel includes a support plate 1. The bottom surface of the support plate 1 is provided with extension plates 2 arranged on both sides. A U-shaped plate 3 is hinged to the extension plate 2. A telescopic cylinder 4 is provided on the U-shaped plate 3. One end of the telescopic cylinder 4 is provided with a mounting shell 5. Multiple moving wheels 6 are rotatably provided inside the mounting shell 5. A fixed plate 7 is provided on the support plate 1. A U-shaped plate 8 is hinged to the fixed plate 7. A telescopic cylinder 9 is provided on the U-shaped plate 8. A detection mechanism 10 is provided on the telescopic cylinder 9. A through groove 25 that cooperates with the telescopic cylinder 9 is provided on the support plate 1. A motor 11 that drives the U-shaped plate 8 to rotate is rotatably provided on the fixed plate 7.

[0024] As per the instructions Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the detection mechanism 10 includes a mounting plate 12 disposed on the telescopic cylinder 9. The mounting plate 12 is provided with housings 13 arranged on both sides. The housings 13 are rotatably provided with moving wheels 14. The mounting plate 12 is provided with sliding plates 15 arranged on both sides. The sliding plates 15 are slidably provided with a mounting seat 16. The mounting seat 16 and the mounting plate 12 are provided with a spring 17. The mounting seat 16 is provided with an ultrasonic probe 26. The end of the ultrasonic probe 26 is sleeved with a protective pad 24.

[0025] The telescopic cylinder 4 includes a sleeve 18 fixedly connected to a U-shaped plate 3. A plug 19 is movably inserted into the sleeve 18. The mounting shell 5 is disposed on the plug 19. A bolt 20 for fixing the plug 19 is threadedly connected to the sleeve 18. A limiting block is provided on the plug 19. A limiting groove that cooperates with the limiting block is provided on the sleeve 18.

[0026] The telescopic cylinder 29 includes a sleeve 21 fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate 28. A plug 22 is movably inserted into the sleeve 21. The mounting plate 12 is disposed on the plug 22. A spring 23 is provided between the plug 22 and the sleeve 21.

[0027] In practical use, move the two telescopic cylinders 4 to make the moving wheel 6 fit against the corner of the tunnel. Then, try to keep the support plate 1 in the middle of the tunnel. Then, turn the two bolts 20 to release the fixing of the insertion post 19. Then, move the support plate 1 upwards. Stop when it reaches the appropriate position, ensuring that the ultrasonic probe 26 is always in contact with the tunnel surface when the telescopic cylinder 9 rotates. Then, tighten the bolts 20 to fix the insertion post 19. Then, start the motor 11. The motor 11 drives the U-shaped plate 8 to rotate, thereby moving the mounting plate 12 on the tunnel surface. By setting the moving wheel 14, the movement of the mounting plate 12 can be further... The ultrasonic probe 26 is smoothly mounted on a sliding mounting base 16, spring 17, and ultrasonic probe 26, ensuring that the ultrasonic probe 26 always keeps in contact with the tunnel surface. During the movement of the mounting plate 12, the distance will vary due to the arc shape of the tunnel top surface. Spring 23 is used to extend the telescopic cylinder 29 when the distance increases, and the spring 23 rebounds to move the insertion post 22, thus extending the telescopic cylinder 29. When the distance decreases, spring 23 is compressed, and the insertion post 22 moves into the sleeve 21. After the side and top surfaces are inspected, the support plate 1 is pushed to move to the next area for inspection.

[0028] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0030] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for detecting cracks on the top and side surfaces of a water conveyance tunnel, comprising a support plate (1), characterized in that: The bottom surface of the support plate (1) is provided with extension plates (2) arranged on both sides. A U-shaped plate (3) is hinged on the extension plate (2). A telescopic cylinder (4) is provided on the U-shaped plate (3). A mounting shell (5) is provided at one end of the telescopic cylinder (4). Multiple moving wheels (6) are rotatably provided inside the mounting shell (5). A fixed plate (7) is provided on the support plate (1). A U-shaped plate (8) is hinged on the fixed plate (7). A telescopic cylinder (9) is provided on the U-shaped plate (8). A detection mechanism (10) is provided on the telescopic cylinder (9). A motor (11) for driving the U-shaped plate (8) to rotate is rotatably provided on the fixed plate (7).

2. The device for detecting cracks on the top and side of a water conveyance tunnel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection mechanism (10) includes a mounting plate (12) set on the telescopic cylinder (9). The mounting plate (12) is provided with housings (13) arranged on both sides. The housings (13) are rotatably provided with two moving wheels (14). The mounting plate (12) is provided with sliding plates (15) arranged on both sides. The sliding plates (15) are slidably provided with a mounting seat (16). The mounting seat (16) and the mounting plate (12) are provided with a spring (17). The mounting seat (16) is provided with an ultrasonic probe (26).

3. The device for detecting cracks on the top and side of a water conveyance tunnel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic cylinder (4) includes a sleeve (18) fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate (3), a plug (19) is movably inserted into the sleeve (18), the mounting shell (5) is set on the plug (19), and a bolt (20) for fixing the plug (19) is threadedly connected to the sleeve (18).

4. The device for detecting cracks on the top and side surfaces of a water conveyance tunnel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The telescopic cylinder 2 (9) includes a sleeve 2 (21) fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate 2 (8), a plug 2 (22) is movably inserted into the sleeve 2 (21), the mounting plate (12) is set on the plug 2 (22), and a spring 2 (23) is provided between the plug 2 (22) and the sleeve 2 (21).

5. The device for detecting cracks on the top and side of a water conveyance tunnel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The end of the ultrasonic probe (26) is fitted with a protective pad (24).

6. The device for detecting cracks on the top and side surfaces of a water conveyance tunnel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support plate (1) is provided with a through groove (25) that cooperates with the telescopic cylinder (9).

7. The device for detecting cracks on the top and side of a water conveyance tunnel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The insert (19) is provided with a limiting block, and the sleeve (18) is provided with a limiting groove that cooperates with the limiting block.