A smart construction site inspection and monitoring device

By using a worm gear mechanism to drive the clamping rollers to hold the scaffolding steel pipes, the problem of limited airspace and complex environment for drones at construction sites is solved, enabling long-term stay and efficient monitoring.

CN224427867UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30JIANGSU DINGSAI CONSTRUCTION & INSTALLATION ENGINEERING CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU DINGSAI CONSTRUCTION & INSTALLATION ENGINEERING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-27
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Intelligent drones face challenges in construction sites due to limited airspace and complex environments, making it impossible for them to hover and monitor for extended periods. Furthermore, their high power consumption leads to low patrol efficiency.

Method used

Design a smart construction site inspection and monitoring device that uses a worm gear mechanism to drive a clamping roller to hold the top of the scaffolding steel pipe, enabling the drone to stay for a long time, and combining it with a two-way monitoring camera to expand the monitoring range.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables drones to remain in the air at high altitudes for extended periods at construction sites, solving the problems of short flight time and high power consumption associated with traditional drones, and meeting the monitoring needs of non-continuous patrol flights.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a smart construction site inspection and monitoring device, including an inspection drone, a strip guide frame, sliders, and clamping rollers. The bottom of the inspection drone is fixedly connected to both ends of the strip guide frame via two connecting rods. Each slider has a carrier welded to its bottom, and a set of clamping rollers is rotatably mounted on the carrier. The two symmetrically distributed sets of clamping rollers form a clamping and fixing structure for the top of the scaffolding steel pipes. The advantages of this utility model are: the two sets of driven clamping rollers clamp and fix the top of the scaffolding steel pipes in the air, and the clamping is convenient and can be released at any time. This allows the inspection drone to stay in the air for a long time, solving the problems of short flight time and high power consumption of traditional drones, and meeting the needs of non-continuous patrol and monitoring in the limited airspace of construction sites.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of construction site safety management and inspection equipment, specifically a smart construction site inspection and monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] Intelligent drones are widely used in the daily safety management and inspection of smart construction sites. However, this use of intelligent drones as inspection and monitoring equipment has several drawbacks in actual inspection and monitoring: 1. The airspace above construction sites is small and the environment is complex, which is not conducive to continuous drone patrols; 2. The hovering observation and monitoring time is short, making it impossible to keep drones at high altitudes for extended periods; 3. The high frequency of takeoffs and inspections results in high power consumption. Therefore, this paper proposes a smart construction site inspection and monitoring device that can remain at high altitudes for extended periods to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a smart construction site inspection and monitoring device that can remain at high altitudes for extended periods of time to solve the aforementioned problems.

[0004] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objectives through the following technical solution: a smart construction site inspection and monitoring device, comprising an inspection drone with monitoring cameras installed on both sides, a strip guide frame, sliders, and clamping rollers. The bottom of the inspection drone is fixedly connected to both ends of the strip guide frame via two connecting rods. A worm gear mechanism is provided at the middle position of the top of the strip guide frame, and lead screws are installed at both ends of the worm in the worm gear mechanism. Two sliders located in the strip guide frame are provided with screw holes, and each screw hole is threaded to the lead screw on the same side. A carrier is welded to the bottom of each slider, and a set of clamping rollers is rotatably installed on the carrier. The two sets of clamping rollers, symmetrically distributed, form a clamping and fixing structure for the top part of the scaffold steel pipe.

[0005] In a further technical solution, the clamping rollers are arranged in pairs, and the gap between the two clamping rollers is set as the clamping contact area.

[0006] In a further technical solution, the two sides of the slider are slidably connected to the two side walls inside the strip guide frame.

[0007] A further technical solution involves installing a positioning and observation camera at the center of the bottom of the strip-shaped guide frame.

[0008] In a further technical solution, the worm gear mechanism also includes a mounting housing, a worm gear, and a motor for driving. The mounting housing is fixedly installed at the middle position of the top of the strip guide frame, and the shaft end of the motor is connected to the shaft end on one side of the worm gear.

[0009] In a further technical solution, the top end of the scaffolding steel pipe covers the positioning and observation camera, and the annular surface of the top end of the scaffolding steel pipe contacts the surface of the strip guide frame.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: it uses two sets of driven clamping rollers to clamp and fix the top of the scaffolding steel pipe in the air, and the clamping is convenient and can be started and taken off at any time. This is conducive to keeping the inspection drone in the air for a long time, solving the problems of short flight time and high power consumption of traditional drones, and meeting the inspection and monitoring needs of non-continuous patrol flights in the limited airspace of construction sites. Attached Figure Description

[0011] 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.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the entire utility model and the scaffolding steel pipe;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping roller connection structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the strip guide frame connection structure of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Patrol drone; 2. Surveillance camera; 3. Strip guide frame; 4. Worm gear mechanism; 5. Slider; 6. Carrier frame; 7. Clamping roller; 8. Positioning and observation camera; 9. Scaffolding steel pipe; 10. Lead screw; 11. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this utility model, and 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 scope of protection of this utility model.

[0018] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-4 As shown, a smart construction site inspection and monitoring device includes an inspection drone 1 with monitoring cameras 2 installed on both sides, a strip guide frame 3, sliders 5, and clamping rollers 7. The bottom of the inspection drone 1 is fixedly connected to both ends of the strip guide frame 3 by two connecting rods 11. A worm gear mechanism 4 is provided at the middle position of the top of the strip guide frame 3, and both ends of the worm in the worm gear mechanism 4 are equipped with lead screws 10. The two sliders 5 located in the strip guide frame 3 are provided with screw holes, and each screw hole is threaded to the lead screw 10 on the same side. Each slider 5 is welded to a carrier frame 6, and a set of clamping rollers 7 are rotatably installed on the carrier frame 6. The two sets of clamping rollers 7, which are symmetrically distributed, form a clamping and fixing structure for the top part of the scaffold steel pipe 9.

[0021] See Figure 3 As shown, the clamping rollers 7 are in groups of two, and the space between the two clamping rollers 7 is set as the clamping contact area, which can meet the clamping and fixing of different structures.

[0022] See Figure 2 As shown, the slider 5 is slidably connected to the two side walls inside the strip guide frame 3 on both sides to prevent the slider 5 from falling out of the strip guide frame 3.

[0023] See Figure 3 As shown, a positioning observation camera 8 is installed at the middle position of the bottom of the strip guide frame 3 so as to observe the position between the two sets of clamping rollers 7 and the top of the scaffold steel pipe 9, so as to achieve the effect of precise clamping and fixing in the future.

[0024] The worm gear mechanism 4 also includes a mounting box, a worm gear, and a motor for driving. The mounting box is fixedly installed at the middle position of the top of the strip guide frame 3, and the shaft end of the motor is connected to the shaft end on one side of the worm gear.

[0025] The top end of the scaffold steel pipe 9 covers the positioning and observation camera 8, and the annular surface of the top end of the scaffold steel pipe 9 contacts the surface of the strip guide frame 3. The contact between the annular surface of the top end of the scaffold steel pipe 9 and the surface of the strip guide frame 3 enhances the firmness and stability of the clamping and contact fixing.

[0026] Specific usage method: The construction site safety management personnel operate the inspection drone 1 to fly to the construction site. Under the guidance of the construction scene image transmitted by the monitoring camera 2, the drone locates the scaffolding steel pipe 9 at the highest point and flies the inspection drone 1 to the top of the scaffolding steel pipe 9. Then, the positioning observation camera 8 is used to adjust the position between the two sets of clamping rollers 7 and the top of the scaffolding steel pipe 9. After the top of the two sets of clamping rollers 7 is located on both sides of the top of the scaffolding steel pipe 9, the worm gear mechanism 4 drives the lead screw 10 to rotate and move the two connected sliders 5 along the strip guide frame 3 in opposite directions. This makes the two sets of clamping rollers 7 clamp and fix the top of the scaffolding steel pipe 9. At the same time, the self-locking property of the worm gear mechanism 4 is used to prevent the clamping rollers 7 from loosening. This allows the inspection drone 1 to be placed at a high-altitude observation point for a long time. Combined with the two monitoring cameras 2 set in opposite directions, the inspection and monitoring field of view is increased.

[0027] In summary, the difference of this utility model is that it uses two sets of clamping rollers 7 driven by the device to clamp and fix the top of the scaffolding steel pipe 9 in the air, and the clamping is convenient to release. It can be started and taken off at any time, which is conducive to keeping the inspection drone in the air for a long time. It solves the problems of short flight time and high power consumption of traditional drones, and meets the inspection and monitoring needs of non-continuous patrol flights in the limited airspace of construction sites.

[0028] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0029] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A smart construction site inspection and monitoring device, characterized in that: The system includes a patrol drone (1) with monitoring cameras (2) installed on both sides, a strip guide frame (3), sliders (5), and clamping rollers (7). The bottom of the patrol drone (1) is fixedly connected to both ends of the strip guide frame (3) by two connecting rods (11). A worm gear mechanism (4) is set at the middle position of the top of the strip guide frame (3), and both ends of the worm in the worm gear mechanism (4) are equipped with lead screws (10). The two sliders (5) inside the strip guide frame (3) are provided with screw holes, and each screw hole is threaded to the lead screw (10) on the same side. Each slider (5) is welded to a carrier frame (6), and a set of clamping rollers (7) is rotatably installed on the carrier frame (6). The two sets of clamping rollers (7) symmetrically distributed form a clamping and fixing structure for the top part of the scaffold steel pipe (9).

2. The patrol monitoring device for a smart construction site according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping rollers (7) are in pairs, and the gap between the two clamping rollers (7) is set as the clamping contact area. 3.The patrol monitoring device for smart construction site according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slider (5) is slidably connected to the two side walls inside the strip guide frame (3) on both sides.

4. The patrol monitoring device for smart construction site according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning observation camera (8) is installed at the middle position of the bottom of the strip guide frame (3). 5.The patrol monitoring device for smart construction site according to claim 1, wherein: The worm gear mechanism (4) also includes a mounting box, a worm gear and a motor for driving. The mounting box is fixedly installed at the middle position of the top of the strip guide frame (3), and the shaft end of the motor is connected to the shaft end on one side of the worm gear. 6.The patrol monitoring device for smart construction site according to claim 1, wherein: The top end of the scaffold steel pipe (9) covers the positioning observation camera (8), and the annular surface of the top end of the scaffold steel pipe (9) is in contact with the surface of the strip guide frame (3).