Municipal road void verification improvement device

By using a transparent hollow tube with built-in light strips for enhanced illumination in road detection equipment, combined with a viewing mirror and probe assembly, the inaccuracy of cavity assessment in existing technologies has been solved, enabling accurate assessment of the cavity range, depth, and sewage pollution, thus improving the accuracy of road safety assessment.

CN224535824UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21DONGGUAN WATER GRP PIPE NETWORK CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGGUAN WATER GRP PIPE NETWORK CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-31
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Existing road detection equipment cannot clearly determine the extent and depth of cavities, nor can it accurately assess pipeline damage and sewage pollution of the soil, making it difficult to effectively identify safety hazards.

Method used

A transparent hollow tube is used as the viewing tube, with built-in light strips for enhanced illumination. Detailed observation is conducted through a viewing mirror and probe assembly, and data processing and analysis are performed in conjunction with the display module and control system of the verifier.

Benefits of technology

It enables accurate determination of the extent and depth of cavities, as well as effective assessment of pipeline damage and sewage pollution, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of road safety assessments.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to road engineering equipment technical field especially municipal road cavity verification device. The utility model municipal road cavity verification improves device, including the verifier (1), the peephole (2), the peephole (2) is in the data line of rubber outer wrapping, one end is equipped with the interface, the other end is installed with the probe (5), the interface of peephole (2) is connected with the peephole jack of verifier (1), its characterized in that: still include the perspective tube (3), the lamp strip (4), the perspective tube (3) is transparent hollow pipe, has the lamp strip setting groove (31) in its pipe wall, is used to place the lamp strip (4), the probe (5) inserts the perspective tube (3) and carries out the cavity verification. Adopt the above structure to increase the lamp illumination effect in the cavity, so that the verifier (1) can shoot the clear photo or video, can carry out the correct judgement to the cavity.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of road engineering equipment technology, and in particular to a device for verifying voids in municipal roads. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, my country has a massive number of infrastructure projects, and as they age, defects are gradually becoming apparent. Roadbed cavities are a major safety hazard, easily leading to road surface subsidence or collapse, and causing accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians. Detecting roadbed cavities is a crucial technical basis for scientific maintenance and repair decisions, and is vital for the safe operation of urban road infrastructure.

[0003] Typical ground-penetrating radar is used to detect cavities in roadbeds. The waveforms displayed by the equipment indicate the presence and size of cavities, and a verifier is used to observe their appearance. However, due to the poor illumination of the verifier, the photos and videos taken are unclear, making it impossible to accurately determine the true appearance of the cavity, its extent, depth, or whether damaged pipes have contaminated the surrounding soil. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This utility model proposes an improved device for verifying cavities in municipal roads. It mainly increases the illumination inside the cavity, allowing for a clear observation of the cavity's appearance. It can accurately determine the cavity's range and depth, whether the pipeline is damaged, whether the sewage inside the pipeline, if damaged, pollutes the surrounding soil, and whether it causes soil erosion in the surrounding area.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model presents an improved device for verifying voids in municipal roads, comprising a verifier and a viewing mirror. The viewing mirror is a data cable wrapped with rubber, with an interface at one end and a probe installed at the other. The interface of the viewing mirror is connected to the viewing mirror socket of the verifier. The device is characterized by further including a transparent tube and a light strip. The transparent tube is a transparent hollow tube with a light strip mounting groove built into its wall for placing the light strip. The probe is inserted into the transparent tube to perform void verification.

[0006] The improved device for verifying voids in municipal roads is characterized in that: the upper end of the fluoroscopic tube is provided with a locking ring that folds outward along the tube wall.

[0007] The improved device for verifying voids in municipal roads is characterized in that the viewing tube is an acrylic transparent tube.

[0008] The improved device for verifying voids in municipal roads is characterized in that it further includes a soft plug, which is shaped like a truncated cone. The diameter of the upper circle of the truncated cone is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the fluoroscopic tube, and the diameter of the lower upper circle of the truncated cone is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the fluoroscopic tube. A groove is provided on the soft plug.

[0009] The improved device for verifying voids in municipal roads is characterized in that: the bottom of the slot is a cylinder with a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the data cable of the viewing mirror, and the distance between the two slot walls is smaller than the diameter of the cylinder.

[0010] By employing the aforementioned structure, and adding a viewing tube and light strip, the interior of the cavity is illuminated, resulting in clearer photos or images captured by Verifier 1, allowing for a clear observation of the cavity's interior. This enables accurate assessment of the cavity's extent and depth, whether the pipe is damaged, whether wastewater from the damaged pipe has polluted the surrounding soil, and whether it has caused soil erosion. Simultaneously, the viewing tube also protects the probe, preventing scratches on its outer surface. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 : Schematic diagram of the improved device for verifying voids in municipal roads.

[0012] Figure 2 : for Figure 1 Enlarged view at point A.

[0013] Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the light strip embedded in the transparent tube of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 4 : A schematic diagram of the structure of the improved municipal road cavity verification device during operation. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The improved device for verifying voids in municipal roads according to this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0016] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the improved device for verifying cavities in municipal roads includes a verifier 1, a viewing mirror 2, a viewing tube 3, and a light strip 4. The verifier 1 is existing technology. The viewing tube 3 is a hollow, transparent tube with a built-in light strip mounting slot 31 for holding the light strip 4. The viewing mirror 2 is a data cable wrapped with rubber, with an interface at one end and a probe 5 installed at the other end. The probe 5 contains two cameras and a light. When verifying cavities, the transparent tube 3 is inserted into the borehole, and the probe 5 is inserted into the viewing tube 3 for cavity verification. The interface of the viewing mirror 2 is connected to the viewing mirror socket of the verifier 1, and the probe 5 transmits the captured data back to the verifier 1. Operators judge the cavity by observing the captured images or videos.

[0017] The illumination effect of the light on probe 5 is relatively poor, making it impossible to observe the true appearance inside the cavity in detail. The viewing tube 3 is a hollow acrylic transparent tube with a built-in light strip mounting slot 31 in its wall, used to hold the light strip 4. The other end of the light strip 4 is connected to a municipal power supply. After inserting the viewing tube 3 into the drill hole, the light strip 4 is turned on to illuminate the cavity. When observing the cavity, probe 5 needs to be extended underground. During this process, the probe may be scratched by sharp objects, and the outer protective layer of probe 5 may be scratched. The viewing tube 3 also serves to protect probe 5.

[0018] Verifier 1 includes a display module, an I / O module, a control system module, a storage module, and a power module. The power module is electrically connected to the display module, I / O module, control system module, and storage module, and primarily provides power to these modules. The power module is connected to the municipal power supply. The control system module coordinates and controls the display module, I / O module, and storage module to perform their respective tasks. The verifier 1 has a display screen 11 and a button group 12 on its upper surface and a peephole socket on its lower surface. The display module consists of a display module, and the I / O module consists of the button group 12 and the peephole socket. The probe 5 contains two cameras, one a front-facing camera and the other a side-facing camera. The cameras display the captured videos or photos on the display screen 11 through the control system module. The control system module receives instructions from the button 12 to set various components, such as adjusting the brightness of the lighting and allowing the two cameras to flip left and right or up and down.

[0019] The upper end of the viewing tube 3 is equipped with a locking ring 32 that folds outward along the tube wall. The locking ring 32 is mainly locked on the road surface, so the viewing tube 3 will not fall into the borehole, which is convenient for operation when only one person is conducting cavity verification.

[0020] The soft plug 6 is shaped like a frustum. The diameter of the upper circle of the frustum is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the viewing tube 3, and the diameter of the lower circle of the frustum is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the viewing tube 3. A slot 61 is provided on the soft plug 6. The bottom of the slot 61 is a cylinder with a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the data cable of the viewing mirror 2, and the distance between the two walls of the slot is smaller than the diameter of the cylinder. When using the soft plug 6, it is inverted, the data cable of the viewing mirror 2 is fixed in the slot 61, and then the soft plug 6 is inserted into the viewing tube 3, thus securing the data cable. This secure securing of the data cable not only facilitates individual verification of the hole by a single worker but also reduces the weight on the worker's hands, as the worker holds and operates the verification device 1 during the verification process.

[0021] Verification steps:

[0022] S1: Use ground-penetrating radar to detect whether there are cavities under the roadbed. If cavities are found, use drilling equipment to drill a hole in the roadbed.

[0023] S2: Insert the viewing tube 3 into the drilled hole.

[0024] S3: Place the light strip 4 into the light strip mounting slot 31, connect the light strip 4 to the power supply, and turn on the light strip 4.

[0025] S4: Insert the interface end of the endoscope 2 into the endoscope socket of the verifier 1, and then insert the end connected to the probe 5 into the fluoroscopic tube 3. The position of the probe 5 in the fluoroscopic tube 3 can be adjusted according to the verification needs, and fixed by the soft plug 6.

[0026] S5: Staff members use Verifier 1 to observe the cavity, including its range and depth, whether soil and water have been lost, whether there are pipes inside the cavity, and whether the pipes have been damaged. They can also observe the color of the soil to determine if there is soil pollution. Specifically, staff members can use button group 12 to take photos, record videos, and save photos or videos of the cavity.

[0027] By increasing the illumination inside the cavity, the photos or images taken by Verifier 1 are clearer, allowing for a clear observation of the cavity's interior. This enables accurate assessments of the cavity's extent and depth, whether the pipeline is damaged, whether wastewater from the damaged pipeline pollutes the surrounding soil, and whether it causes soil erosion.

[0028] The preferred embodiments or specific implementations of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and implementations. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention.

Claims

1. An improved device for verifying cavities in municipal roads, comprising a verifier (1) and a viewing mirror (2), wherein the viewing mirror (2) is a data cable wrapped with rubber, one end of which has an interface and the other end is equipped with a probe (5), the interface of the viewing mirror (2) is connected to the viewing mirror socket of the verifier (1), characterized in that: It also includes a transparent tube (3) and a light strip (4). The transparent tube (3) is a transparent hollow tube with a light strip placement groove (31) built into its tube wall for placing the light strip (4). The probe (5) is inserted into the transparent tube (3) to verify the void.

2. The improved device for verifying voids in municipal roads according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the fluoroscopic tube (3) is provided with a retaining ring (32) that folds outward along the tube wall.

3. The improved device for verifying voids in municipal roads according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transparent tube (3) is an acrylic transparent tube.

4. The improved device for verifying voids in municipal roads according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also includes a soft plug (6), which is shaped like a truncated cone. The diameter of the upper circle of the truncated cone is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the fluoroscopic tube (3), and the diameter of the lower upper circle of the truncated cone is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the fluoroscopic tube (3). A groove (61) is provided on the soft plug (6).

5. The improved device for verifying voids in municipal roads according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the slot (61) is a cylinder with a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the data cable of the viewing mirror (2), and the distance between the two slot walls is smaller than the diameter of the cylinder.