A flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guiding structure

By incorporating a guide structure and a silicone shell into the flexible pressure vessel inspection camera, the problems of inflexible camera movement and wear within the pressure vessel are solved, thereby improving stability and safety and ensuring the integrity and convenience of the inspection.

CN224454232UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03XIAN SPECIAL EQUIP INSPECTION INST

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XIAN SPECIAL EQUIP INSPECTION INST
Filing Date
2025-07-28
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing technologies make it difficult to move cameras flexibly inside pressure vessels, and the movement process can easily cause wear and tear on the inner walls, resulting in unstable detection and poor safety.

Method used

A flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guiding structure was designed. By setting a silicone shell and guiding mechanism around the camera pole, the collision between the camera pole and the inner wall is reduced. Combined with the convenient design of the operating mechanism and display mechanism, the stability and safety of the camera are achieved.

Benefits of technology

This improves the stability and safety of the inspection camera inside the pressure vessel, reduces wear on the inner wall, enhances the convenience and operability of the device, and ensures the safety and integrity of the inspection process.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guiding structure, belonging to the field of special equipment inspection technology. The flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guiding structure includes an operating mechanism. A display mechanism is fixedly installed through the upper end of the operating mechanism, and a guiding mechanism is movably installed at the rear end of the display mechanism. A camera mechanism is fixedly installed at the rear end of the guiding mechanism. The guiding mechanism includes a base, a mounting rod is fixedly installed at the lower end of the base, a guide rod is fixedly installed at the upper end of the base, a rotating shaft is movably installed at the end of the guide rod, a driven rod is fixedly installed around the rotating shaft, and a connecting rod is fixedly installed at the end of the driven rod. This flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guiding structure uses a rotating shaft to facilitate swinging the driven rod to control the position of the camera arm. A silicone shell is provided to reduce wear marks caused by collisions between the camera arm and the inner wall.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of special equipment inspection technology, and in particular to a flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guiding structure. Background Technology

[0002] Pressure vessels, as core equipment in petrochemical, nuclear power and other fields, are subjected to complex operating conditions such as alternating pressure and corrosive media for extended periods. Defects on their internal walls can easily lead to serious accidents such as leaks and explosions. Traditional inspection methods, such as visual inspection and magnetic particle testing, are only applicable to surface or near-surface defects and are limited by the vessel structure, making it difficult to effectively inspect complex internal areas.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, existing technologies typically employ camera inspection methods to detect the inner walls of containers. However, in practical applications, cameras are often unable to move flexibly inside containers, and their movement can easily cause wear and tear on the inner walls. Therefore, we propose a flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guiding structure. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guiding structure. By setting a silicone shell to be fixedly nested around the camera rod, the device can reduce the wear marks caused by the collision between the camera rod and the inner wall when inspecting the internal structure of the pressure vessel, thereby improving the stability and safety of the device.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guiding structure includes an operating mechanism, a display mechanism fixedly mounted through the upper end of the operating mechanism, a guiding mechanism movably mounted at the rear end of the display mechanism, and a camera mechanism fixedly mounted at the rear end of the guiding mechanism.

[0007] The guiding mechanism includes a base, a mounting rod fixedly installed at the lower end of the base, a guide rod fixedly installed at the upper end of the base, a rotating shaft movably installed at the end of the guide rod, a driven rod fixedly installed around the rotating shaft, and a connecting rod fixedly installed at the end of the driven rod. By setting the rotating shaft movably installed at the end of the guide rod, the device can easily swing the driven rod to control the position of the camera pole, thus improving the convenience and operability of the device.

[0008] Furthermore, the display mechanism includes a protective shell, on which a display screen is fixedly installed in the middle of the inner side of the protective shell, and a ribbon cable rod is fixedly installed at the lower end of the protective shell. By setting the ribbon cable rod, the line connecting the display screen can be easily connected to the operating table, which improves the convenience and stability of the device.

[0009] Furthermore, the operating mechanism includes an operating table, with rocker arms movably mounted on both sides of the upper end of the operating table, a mounting groove provided in the center of the upper end of the operating table, and a rotating platform movably mounted on the rear side of the upper end of the operating table. A mounting hole is provided in the center of the upper end of the rotating platform. By providing a mounting groove in the center of the upper end of the operating table, the protective shell can be easily installed on the operating table, making the installation of the device simpler and more secure, and improving the convenience and stability of the device.

[0010] Furthermore, the camera mechanism includes a camera pole with a connecting groove at its front end, a silicone shell fixedly nested around the camera pole, and a transmission head fixedly installed at the end of the camera pole. By setting the silicone shell to be fixedly nested around the camera pole, the device can reduce the wear marks caused by the collision between the camera pole and the inner wall when inspecting the internal structure of the pressure vessel, thereby improving the stability and safety of the device.

[0011] Furthermore, the rotating shaft is cylindrical in shape and connects the guide rod and the driven rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the display screen is rectangular in shape and is adapted to the protective case.

[0013] Furthermore, the number of rockers is two, and the rockers are cylindrical in shape.

[0014] Furthermore, the connecting groove is an embedded structure, and the connecting groove is adapted to the connecting rod.

[0015] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. By setting a rotating shaft movable at the end of the guide rod, the device can easily swing the driven rod to control the position of the camera rod, which improves the convenience and operability of the device. By setting a silicone shell fixedly nested around the camera rod, the device can reduce the wear marks caused by the collision between the camera rod and the inner wall when inspecting the internal structure of the pressure vessel, which improves the stability and safety of the device.

[0017] 2. By setting an installation slot at the top center of the operating table, the protective shell can be easily installed on the operating table, making the installation of the device simpler and more secure, and improving the convenience and stability of the device. By setting a cable guide rod, the wiring connecting the display screen can be easily connected to the operating table, improving the convenience and stability of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in this embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the control mechanism in this embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the display mechanism in this embodiment;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the guide mechanism in this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the camera mechanism in this embodiment.

[0023] In the diagram, 1. Control mechanism; 101. Control panel; 102. Joystick; 103. Mounting slot; 104. Rotary table; 105. Mounting hole; 2. Display mechanism; 201. Protective shell; 202. Display screen; 203. Cable guide; 3. Guide mechanism; 301. Base; 302. Mounting rod; 303. Guide rod; 304. Rotating shaft; 305. Driven rod; 306. Connecting rod; 4. Camera mechanism; 401. Camera pole; 402. Connecting slot; 403. Silicone shell; 404. Image transmitter. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Identical parts are indicated by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, while the terms "bottom surface," "top surface," "inner," and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific part, respectively.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-5 As shown, a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a flexible pressure vessel detection camera with a guiding structure, including an operating mechanism 1, a display mechanism 2 fixedly installed through the upper end of the operating mechanism 1, a guiding mechanism 3 movably installed at the rear end of the display mechanism 2, and a camera mechanism 4 fixedly installed at the rear end of the guiding mechanism 3.

[0027] The guiding mechanism 3 includes a base 301, a mounting rod 302 fixedly installed at the lower end of the base 301, a guide rod 303 fixedly installed at the upper end of the base 301, a rotating shaft 304 movably installed at the end of the guide rod 303, a driven rod 305 fixedly installed around the rotating shaft 304, and a connecting rod 306 fixedly installed at the end of the driven rod 305. The rotating shaft 304 is cylindrical and connects the guide rod 303 and the driven rod 305. By setting the rotating shaft 304 movably installed at the end of the guide rod 303, the device can easily swing the driven rod 305 to control the position of the camera rod 401, thus improving the convenience and operability of the device.

[0028] Reference Figure 1-3 As shown, the display mechanism 2 includes a protective shell 201. A display screen 202 is fixedly installed in the middle of the inner side of the protective shell 201. A cable guide rod 203 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the protective shell 201. The display screen 202 is rectangular in shape and is compatible with the protective shell 201. By setting the cable guide rod 203, the line connecting the display screen 202 can be easily connected to the operating table 101, which improves the convenience and stability of the device.

[0029] Reference Figure 1-3 As shown, the operating mechanism 1 includes an operating table 101. Rocker arms 102 are movably mounted on both sides of the upper end of the operating table 101. A mounting groove 103 is provided in the center of the upper end of the operating table 101. A rotary table 104 is movably mounted on the rear side of the upper end of the operating table 101. A mating hole 105 is provided in the center of the upper end of the rotary table 104. There are two rocker arms 102, and the rocker arms 102 are cylindrical. By setting the mounting groove 103 in the center of the upper end of the operating table 101, the protective shell 201 can be easily installed on the operating table 101, making the installation of the device simpler and more secure, and improving the convenience and stability of the device.

[0030] Reference Figure 1-5 As shown, the camera mechanism 4 includes a camera pole 401. A connecting groove 402 is provided at the front end of the camera pole 401. A silicone shell 403 is fixedly nested around the camera pole 401. A transmission head 404 is fixedly installed at the end of the camera pole 401. The connecting groove 402 is an embedded structure and is adapted to the connecting rod 306. By setting the silicone shell 403 to be fixedly nested around the camera pole 401, the device can reduce the wear marks caused by the collision between the camera pole 401 and the inner wall when inspecting the internal structure of the pressure vessel, thereby improving the stability and safety of the device.

[0031] Specific implementation process: The mounting slot 103 is adapted to the protective shell 201, fixing the display component onto the operating table 101; the mounting hole 105 on the rotary table 104 is adapted to the mounting rod 302, and the connecting rod 306 is adapted to the connecting slot 402, making the rotating shaft 304 a linked whole; the ribbon cable rod 203 connects the display screen 202 to the internal wiring of the operating table 101, and at the same time, the signal lines of the image transmitter 404 and the display screen 202 are connected in an orderly manner through the ribbon cable rod 203 and other structures to ensure stable transmission of image signals. The operator controls the operation through the operating table 101, using the rocker arms 102 on both sides to adjust the swing direction of the driven rod 305, and adjusts the overall angle through the rotary table 104, thereby driving the camera component to move inside the pressure vessel. The rotating shaft 304 is the driven rod. 305 provides a swing fulcrum. Under the control of the rocker arm 102, the driven rod 305 drives the camera arm 401 to flexibly adjust its position, such as swinging up and down or left and right, through the connecting rod 306, so that the image transmission head 404 is aligned with the area to be inspected inside the pressure vessel. The image transmission head 404 captures an image of the target area inside the pressure vessel. The image signal is transmitted to the display screen 202 through the internal wiring via the ribbon cable 203. The operator can observe the internal structure of the pressure vessel in real time through the display screen 202 and continuously adjust the overall position and angle of the camera assembly in combination with the control to complete the comprehensive inspection. During the movement of the camera arm 401, the silicone shell 403 reduces the collision and friction with the inner wall of the pressure vessel, avoids scratches on the inner wall of the vessel, and protects the camera arm 401 itself from damage, ensuring the safety and stability of the inspection process.

[0032] 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 flexible pressure vessel inspection camera having a guide structure, characterized by: It includes an operating mechanism (1), a display mechanism (2) is fixedly installed through the upper end of the operating mechanism (1), a guide mechanism (3) is movably installed at the rear end of the display mechanism (2), and a camera mechanism (4) is fixedly installed at the rear end of the guide mechanism (3). The guiding mechanism (3) includes a base (301), a mounting rod (302) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the base (301), a guide rod (303) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the base (301), a rotating shaft (304) is movably installed at the end of the guide rod (303), a driven rod (305) is fixedly installed around the rotating shaft (304), and a connecting rod (306) is fixedly installed at the end of the driven rod (305).

2. The flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guide structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display mechanism (2) includes a protective shell (201), a display screen (202) is fixedly installed on the inner middle of the protective shell (201), and a ribbon cable rod (203) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the protective shell (201).

3. The flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guide structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The operating mechanism (1) includes an operating table (101), with rocker arms (102) movably mounted on both sides of the upper end of the operating table (101), a mounting groove (103) provided in the center of the upper end of the operating table (101), and a rotating table (104) movably mounted on the rear side of the upper end of the operating table (101), with a mounting hole (105) provided in the center of the upper end of the rotating table (104).

4. A flexible pressure vessel detection camera with a guiding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera mechanism (4) includes a camera pole (401), a connecting groove (402) is provided at the front end of the camera pole (401), a silicone shell (403) is fixedly nested around the camera pole (401), and a transmission head (404) is fixedly installed at the end of the camera pole (401).

5. A flexible pressure vessel detection camera with a guiding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (304) is cylindrical in shape and connects the guide rod (303) and the driven rod (305).

6. The flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guide structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The display screen (202) is rectangular in shape and is adapted to the protective shell (201).

7. The flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guide structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are two rocker arms (102), and the rocker arms (102) are cylindrical in shape.

8. The flexible pressure vessel inspection camera with a guide structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting groove (402) is an embedded structure, and the connecting groove (402) is adapted to the connecting rod (306).