A visual endoscopic drain cleaner

Abstract

This utility model discloses a visual endoscopic pipe cleaner, including a support pipe, a push rod, a clamping component, a handle, a display, and a camera. The push rod is located at the top of the support pipe, and its end can slide through the support pipe. The clamping component is located at the end of the support pipe, and its top end is connected to the end of the push rod. The clamping component can extend outward from the support pipe under the push of the push rod, or retract into the support pipe under the pull of the push rod. The handle is located at the upper end of the support pipe. The display is located on the handle. The camera is located at the end of the support pipe and shoots forward. The camera is electrically connected to the display. The camera captures an image in front of the support pipe and transmits it to the display, allowing the user to observe the internal environment of the pipe. This allows the user to precisely control the clamping component to clamp the blockage, which is very convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipe cleaning device technology, and in particular to a visual endoscopic pipe cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Pipelines are ubiquitous, whether in industrial production or daily life. They play a vital role in transporting resources and discharging pollutants, and are an important part of human life. However, after prolonged use, pipes are prone to blockage by foreign objects.

[0003] Existing technologies offer a variety of pipe cleaning tools, including clamping, pneumatic, and wire types. However, these tools cannot see the internal environment of the pipes when unclogging them. They mostly rely on brute force to expel foreign objects or blindly clamp them, making it impossible to perform precise operations. This not only wastes time but also easily aggravates the blockage problem, making them inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a visual endoscopic pipe cleaner to solve the technical problem of inconvenience in use in the existing technology.

[0005] This utility model is achieved by the following technical solution: a visual endoscopic pipe cleaner, including a support pipe, a push rod, a clamping component, a handle, a display, and a camera;

[0006] The push rod is disposed at the top end of the support tube, and the end of the push rod can slide through the support tube;

[0007] The clamping member is disposed at the end of the support tube, and the top end of the clamping member is connected to the end of the push rod. The clamping member can extend outward from the support tube under the push of the push rod, or retract into the support tube under the pull of the push rod.

[0008] The handle is located at the upper end of the support tube;

[0009] The display is mounted on the handle;

[0010] The camera is located at the end of the support tube and shoots forward. The camera is electrically connected to the display.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the support tube is provided with a linear connector, one end of which is connected to the push rod, and the other end of which is connected to the clamping member.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the support tube is provided with an elastic element, and the inner wall of the support tube is provided with a first step. One end of the elastic element abuts against the push rod, and the other end of the elastic element abuts against the first step.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the support tube includes a first branch tube, a metal flexible tube, a second branch tube, and a third branch tube connected in sequence, the push rod is located at the top of the first branch tube, the handle is located on the first branch tube, and the camera is located inside the third branch tube.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the end of the handle is provided with a connecting part, the outer side wall of the connecting part is provided with a first snap-fit ​​groove, the back of the display is provided with a connecting groove, the inner wall of the connecting groove is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion, the connecting part enters into the connecting groove, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion extends into the first snap-fit ​​groove.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the inner wall of the handle is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, and the support tube is provided with a second snap-fit ​​groove, the snap-fit ​​part extending into the second snap-fit ​​groove and snapping into the support tube.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the handle contains a storage battery that is electrically connected to the display.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the clamping member includes two clamps arranged crosswise, with the ends of the clamps bent inward to form clamping portions.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the top end of the support tube is provided with a limiting cap that covers part of the opening at the top end of the support tube, and the middle part of the push rod is provided with a second step that can abut against the limiting cap.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the end of the support tube is provided with a magnetic suction element.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In the initial state, the clamping member is retracted inside the support tube to facilitate the support tube's insertion into the pipe. Then, the user can push the push rod to push the clamping member out of the support tube, so that the clamping member can clamp the blockage. Subsequently, the user pulls the push rod to retract the clamping member and tighten it around the blockage, effectively preventing the blockage from falling off. The handle is designed for easy user operation. The camera can capture an image in front of the support tube and transmit it to the monitor, allowing the user to observe the environment inside the pipe through the monitor. This enables the user to accurately clamp the blockage by manipulating the clamping member, which is very convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1This is a structural schematic diagram of the visual endoscopic pipe cleaner of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another state of the visual endoscopic pipe cleaner of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the visual endoscopic pipe cleaner of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the support pipe in the visual endoscopic pipe cleaner of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the display screen in the visual endoscopic pipe cleaner of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the handle in the visual endoscopic drain cleaner of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first branch pipe in the visual endoscopic pipe cleaner of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the third branch pipe in the visual endoscopic pipe cleaner of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component in the visual endoscopic pipe cleaner of this utility model.

[0030] In the picture:

[0031] 1. Support tube; 11. First branch tube; 111. First step; 112. Second snap-fit ​​groove; 113. Limiting ring; 12. Metal flexible hose; 13. Second branch tube; 14. Third branch tube; 141. Convergence hole; 142. Mounting hole; 143. Magnetic groove; 15. Limiting cover;

[0032] 2. Push rod; 21. Push cover; 22. Second step;

[0033] 3. Clamping component; 31. Clamp; 311. Clamping arm; 312. Clamping part;

[0034] 4. Handle; 41. Connecting part; 42. First snap-fit ​​groove; 43. Snap-fit ​​part; 44. Limiting groove; 45. Energy storage battery; 46. Support rib;

[0035] 5. Display; 51. Connecting slot; 52. Snap-fit ​​protrusion;

[0036] 6. Camera;

[0037] 7. Connectors;

[0038] 8. Elastic components;

[0039] 9. Magnetic components. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0041] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0042] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0043] like Figure 1-9The illustrated visual endoscopic drain cleaner includes a support tube 1, a push rod 2, a clamping member 3, a handle 4, a display 5, and a camera 6. The push rod 2 is located at the top of the support tube 1, and its end can slide through the support tube 1. The clamping member 3 is located at the end of the support tube 1, and its top end is connected to the end of the push rod 2. The clamping member 3 can extend outward from the support tube 1 under the push of the push rod 2, or retract into the support tube 1 under the pull of the push rod 2. The handle 4 is located at the upper end of the support tube 1. The display 5 is located on the handle 4. The camera 6 is located at the end of the support tube 1 and faces forward to capture images. The camera 6 is electrically connected to the display 5. It should be noted that the upper end of the push rod 2 is equipped with a push cover 21, which makes it easy for the user to grip the push rod 2 and apply force. The camera 6 is electrically connected to the display 5 so that the image captured by the camera 6 is displayed on the display 5 in real time for the user to view, which greatly facilitates the user's operation. When using this drain cleaner, the user pushes the push rod 2 into the support pipe 1. The clamping part 3 extends out of the support pipe 1 under the pushing force of the push rod 2, so that the clamping part 3 can be opened. At the same time, the user observes the display 5 to ensure that the clamping part 3 can accurately clamp the blockage. Then, the user pulls the push rod 2 to pull the clamping part 3 inward, so that the clamping part 3 clamps the blockage and prevents the blockage from falling out. Then, the blockage can be pulled out of the pipe to achieve the purpose of unblocking the pipe. In addition, this drain cleaner can also be used to grab valuable items that have fallen into the pipe. The user can observe the display 5 to accurately grab valuable items, which helps to improve the user experience.

[0044] Specifically, the display 5 has a screen, multiple buttons, a Type-C interface, and a memory card. The screen is used to display images. The multiple buttons can be used to turn the display 5 on / off, adjust the intensity of the light on the camera 6, and use the camera 6 to take photos or record videos. The Type-C interface can be used to connect to a data cable to charge the energy storage battery 45. The memory card can store photos and videos.

[0045] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In the initial state, the clamping member 3 is retracted into the support tube 1 to facilitate the support tube 1 to extend into the pipe. Then, the user can push the push rod 2 to push the clamping member 3 out of the support tube 1, so that the clamping member 3 can clamp the blockage. Subsequently, the user pulls the push rod 2 to make the clamping member 3 retract and clamp the blockage, effectively preventing the blockage from falling off. The handle 4 is designed to facilitate user operation. The camera 6 can capture the image in front of the support tube 1 and transmit it to the display 5. The user can observe the environment inside the pipe through the display 5, so that the user can operate the clamping member 3 to accurately clamp the blockage, which is very convenient.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 4In one possible implementation, a linear connector 7 is provided inside the support pipe 1. One end of the connector 7 is connected to the push rod 2, and the other end of the connector 7 is connected to the clamping member 3. It should be noted that both ends of the connector 7 are bent to form hooks. The lower end of the push rod 2 has a through hole. The hook at the upper end of the connector 7 passes through the through hole at the lower end of the push rod 2 to achieve the connection between the connector 7 and the push rod 2. The end of the clamping member 3 is connected to the hook at the lower end of the connector 7. In addition, the connector 7 is preferably a steel wire. The steel wire has high mechanical strength and elasticity, which can not only connect the push rod 2 and the clamping member 3 located at both ends of the support pipe 1 so that the push rod 2 can push / pull the clamping member 3 smoothly, but also bend to adapt to the complex environment inside the pipeline, and reduce the possibility of the connector 7 breaking after long-term use, which is beneficial to improving the user experience.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7 In one possible implementation, the support tube 1 is provided with an elastic element 8, and the inner wall of the support tube 1 is provided with a first step 111. One end of the elastic element 8 abuts against the push rod 2, and the other end of the elastic element 8 abuts against the first step 111. It should be noted that the push rod 2 can automatically rise under the elastic force of the elastic element 8, so that the clamping member 3 has an automatic retraction function, which brings great convenience to the user. The elastic element 8 is preferably a spring, so that the wires on the connector 7 and the camera 6 can pass through the spring. The first step 111 can provide support and limit the elastic element 8, preventing the elastic element 8 from moving accidentally.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 8 In one possible implementation, the support tube 1 includes a first branch tube 11, a metal flexible tube 12, a second branch tube 13 and a third branch tube 14 connected in sequence, a push rod 2 is located at the top of the first branch tube 11, a handle 4 is located on the first branch tube 11, and a camera 6 is located inside the third branch tube 14. It should be noted that the support pipe 1 is composed of a first branch pipe 11, a metal flexible hose 12, a second branch pipe 13, and a third branch pipe 14 connected in sequence, which facilitates disassembly / assembly by the user to provide convenience for later maintenance of the drain cleaner. The metal flexible hose 12 has excellent flexibility, extensibility, and corrosion resistance, which allows it to bend inside the pipe and adapt to the complex environment inside the pipe, improving the applicability of the drain cleaner. The third branch pipe 14 is provided with a constriction hole 141 and a mounting hole 142. The push rod 2 pulls the clamping member 3 to be constricted in the constriction hole 141. The constriction hole 141 can limit the clamping member 3, which helps to improve the stability of the movement of the clamping member 3. The camera 6 is installed in the mounting hole 142, which helps to improve the stability of the camera 6.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5In one possible implementation, the handle 4 has a connecting part 41 at its end, and a first snap-fit ​​groove 42 on the outer side wall of the connecting part 41. The back of the display 5 has a connecting groove 51, and a snap-fit ​​protrusion 52 on the inner wall of the connecting groove 51. The connecting part 41 enters the connecting groove 51, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion 52 extends into the first snap-fit ​​groove 42. It should be noted that the display 5 is installed at the end of the handle 4 away from the user's grip, so that the user can view the display 5 when holding the drain cleaner. The lower end of the connecting groove 51 has an opening, and the connecting part 41 extends into the connecting groove 51 from the opening. At the same time, the snap-fit ​​protrusion 52 extends into the first snap-fit ​​groove 42 to snap the connecting part 41 into the display 5. After the connecting part 41 is fully inserted, screws are used to fix the handle 4 and the display 5. In addition, the middle part of the connecting part 41 has a through hole for the power supply line to pass through, so that the wire extends from the connecting groove 51 into the display 5 and connects to the PCB board inside the display 5.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 In one possible implementation, the inner wall of the handle 4 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 43, and the support tube 1 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​groove 112. The snap-fit ​​part 43 extends into the second snap-fit ​​groove 112 and snaps into the support tube 1. It should be noted that the snap-fit ​​part 43 extends into the second snap-fit ​​groove 112 to snap the handle 4 into the first branch tube 11, thereby fixing the handle 4 onto the first branch tube 11 and preventing accidental movement of the handle 4. Furthermore, the second snap-fit ​​groove 112 is connected to the interior of the support tube 1 for cable routing, allowing the wire of the camera 6 to pass through the second branch tube 13 and the metal flexible tube 12, enter the handle 4 from the second snap-fit ​​groove 112 of the first branch tube 11, and then enter the display 5 from the connecting groove 51 to connect with the PCB board inside the display 5. In addition, a limiting ring 113 is provided on the outer wall of the first branch tube 11, and a limiting groove 44 is provided on the inner wall of the handle 4. The edge of the limiting ring 113 extends into the limiting groove 44, which can further improve the connection stability between the handle 4 and the first branch tube 11.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 6 In one possible implementation, the handle 4 houses a storage battery 45, which is electrically connected to the display 5. It should be noted that the storage battery 45 powers the display 5 and the camera 6. The inner wall of the handle 4 has multiple parallel support ribs 46, on which the storage battery 45 is positioned, improving its stability. Furthermore, the handle 4 consists of a left shell and a right shell, which are fixedly connected by screws. Both the left and right shells have support ribs 46 to support the storage battery 45. Additionally, both the left and right shells have snap-fit ​​parts 43, and the first branch tube 11 has two opposing second snap-fit ​​grooves 112, with the two snap-fit ​​parts 43 extending into the two second snap-fit ​​grooves 112 respectively.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 9 In one possible implementation, the clamping member 3 includes two clamps 31, which are arranged crosswise, and the ends of the clamps 31 are bent inward to form clamping portions 312. It should be noted that the clamp 31 has two clamping arms 311, which are elastic and expand outward. When the clamp 31 is pushed out of the constriction hole 141, the clamping arms 311 automatically expand outward so that the clamp 31 can grab the blockage. When the clamp 31 retracts, it can clamp the blockage. The two clamps 31 are arranged in a cross manner, so that the four clamping arms 311 of the clamping member 3 can simultaneously abut against the blockage from four directions, thereby improving the firmness of the clamping member 3 in clamping the blockage. Theoretically, the two clamps 31 are perpendicular to each other and the four clamping arms 311 are spaced apart. In actual application, since the clamp 31 is connected to the hook at the lower end of the connector 7, the clamp 31 can rotate within a certain range. That is to say, the angle between the clamping arms 311 can be adjusted according to the environmental conditions inside the pipe. The clamping part 312 can make the clamp 31 clamp the blockage more tightly, avoid the blockage from accidentally falling off, and improve the clamping strength of the clamping member 3 in clamping the blockage.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one possible implementation, a limiting cap 15 is provided at the top of the support tube 1, covering part of the opening at the top of the support tube 1. A second step 22 is provided in the middle of the push rod 2, which can abut against the limiting cap 15. It should be noted that the push rod 2 extends into the support tube 1 from the opening at the top of the support tube 1. The limiting cap 15 is generally annular and is threadedly connected to the support tube 1. The inner ring of the limiting cap 15 extends to the opening so that the second step 22 can abut against the limiting cap 15, thereby limiting the push rod 2 to prevent it from sliding out of the support tube 1, which helps to improve the stability of the drain cleaner. In addition, the limiting cap 15 is also engaged with the handle 4, which helps to improve the overall stability of the drain cleaner.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 8 In one possible implementation, the end of the support pipe 1 is provided with a magnetic suction element 9. It should be noted that the end of the third branch pipe 14 is provided with a magnetic suction groove 143. The magnetic suction element 9 can be set in the magnetic suction groove 143 by adhesive bonding. When some metal products are inconvenient to clamp, they can be attracted by the magnetic suction element 9, so that the user can easily take out the metal products from the pipe. Specifically, the magnetic suction element 9 is arc-shaped, and the magnetic suction element 9 is preferably a magnet. The clamping member 3 passes through the middle of the magnetic suction element 9.

[0055] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A visual endoscopic drain cleaner, comprising: Includes support tubes, push rods, clamps, handles, displays, and cameras; The push rod is disposed at the top end of the support tube, and the end of the push rod can slide through the support tube; The clamping member is disposed at the end of the support tube, and the top end of the clamping member is connected to the end of the push rod. The clamping member can extend outward from the support tube under the push of the push rod, or retract into the support tube under the pull of the push rod. The handle is located at the upper end of the support tube; The display is mounted on the handle; The camera is located at the end of the support tube and shoots forward. The camera is electrically connected to the display.

2. The visual, endoscopic drain snake of claim 1, wherein, The support tube is provided with a linear connector, one end of which is connected to the push rod, and the other end of which is connected to the clamping member.

3. The visual, endoscopic drain snake of claim 1, wherein, The support tube is provided with an elastic element, and the inner wall of the support tube is provided with a first step. One end of the elastic element abuts against the push rod, and the other end of the elastic element abuts against the first step.

4. The visual, endoscopic drain snake of claim 1, wherein, The support tube includes a first branch tube, a metal flexible tube, a second branch tube, and a third branch tube connected in sequence. The push rod is located at the top of the first branch tube, the handle is located on the first branch tube, and the camera is located inside the third branch tube.

5. The visual, endoscopic drain snake of claim 1, wherein, The handle has a connecting part at its end, and a first snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the outer side wall of the connecting part. The back of the display has a connecting groove, and a snap-fit ​​protrusion is provided on the inner wall of the connecting groove. The connecting part enters the connecting groove, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion extends into the first snap-fit ​​groove.

6. The visual, endoscopic drain snake of claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the handle is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, and the support tube is provided with a second snap-fit ​​groove. The snap-fit ​​part extends into the second snap-fit ​​groove and snaps into the support tube.

7. The visual, endoscopic drain snake of claim 1, wherein, The handle contains a storage battery, which is electrically connected to the display.

8. The visual, endoscopic drain snake of claim 1, wherein, The clamping member includes two clamps, which are arranged crosswise, and the ends of the clamps are bent inward to form a clamping portion.

9. The visual, endoscopic drain snake of claim 1, wherein, The top of the support tube is provided with a limiting cover, which covers part of the opening at the top of the support tube. The middle of the push rod is provided with a second step, which can abut against the limiting cover.

10. The visual, endoscopic drain snake of claim 1, wherein, The end of the support tube is equipped with a magnetic suction device.

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