A sliding rail inspection robot

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of robotics technology and discloses a sliding rail inspection robot, including a track rod and a robot body installed below the track rod. A T-shaped slide is formed at the bottom of the track rod, and a moving component is connected within the T-shaped slide. A slider is connected to the side of the moving component away from the T-shaped slide, and the bottom of the slider is fixedly connected to the robot body. Grooves are formed on both sides of the slider. Rubber sheets are connected to both sides of the bottom of the track rod at the T-shaped slide, with adjacent ends of the two rubber sheets abutting each other, and adjacent sides of the two rubber sheets slidably connected to the grooves on both sides of the slider. This sliding rail inspection robot, by sealing the T-shaped slide at the bottom of the track rod with two rubber sheets, reduces the entry of external dust into the T-shaped slide without hindering the inspection robot's inspection operations along the T-shaped slide, allowing the moving component inside the T-shaped slide to move more smoothly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotics technology, specifically to a sliding rail inspection robot. Background Technology

[0002] A sliding rail inspection robot is an automated device installed on a pre-set track or rail, primarily used for periodic inspections and maintenance in industrial, commercial, and public facilities. These robots are typically equipped with various sensors, cameras, and other detection tools, enabling them to perform tasks such as environmental monitoring, equipment inspection, and security monitoring without human intervention. Their advantages include increased efficiency, reduced labor costs, lower work risks, and the provision of continuous monitoring data. They can automatically initiate inspection tasks according to a preset schedule, collect data, and upload it to a central system for analysis. They can also provide immediate alerts or take appropriate measures for any problems discovered, making them an important component of modern intelligent operation and maintenance.

[0003] For example, patent announcement CN219550089U discloses a liftable structure and a rail-mounted inspection robot, including a slide rail, a connecting column, and a movable plate. The slide rail is slidably connected to a sliding plate. The side wall of the connecting column is provided with a fixing strip and a limiting plate. The side wall of the connecting column is provided with a movable groove. The movable plate is connected to a bidirectional motor and a slider. When the inspection robot needs to be lifted, the bidirectional motor is first started according to the required lifting direction, which then drives the gear disk to rotate. Through the meshing connection between the gear disk and the gear groove, and the sliding connection between the slider and the movable groove, the inspection robot on the side wall of the movable plate is driven to move up and down on the side wall of the connecting column. This allows for quick lifting and adjustment of the inspection robot and avoids the phenomenon of inspection point displacement due to gravity. At the same time, the detection angle of the inspection robot can be adjusted by rotating the electric turntable.

[0004] However, the sliding rail inspection robot mentioned above still has the following problems: Although more angles of inspection and monitoring can be achieved by adjusting the height of the inspection robot, in actual use, dust easily accumulates in the track, and the continuous sliding of the slider in the track may also scrape the dust to a certain place in the track, causing the dust to clump together, which in turn obstructs the sliding of the slider in the track and affects the normal movement and inspection of the sliding rail inspection robot. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a sliding rail inspection robot, which can reduce dust falling into the sliding rail track, allowing the inspection robot to move more smoothly on the sliding rail.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sliding rail inspection robot, comprising a track rod and a robot body installed below the track rod. A T-shaped slide is provided at the bottom of the track rod, and a moving component is connected inside the T-shaped slide. A slider is connected to the side of the moving component away from the T-shaped slide. The bottom of the slider is fixedly connected to the robot body. Grooves are provided on both sides of the slider. Rubber sheets are connected to both sides of the bottom of the track rod located on the T-shaped slide. The adjacent ends of the two rubber sheets abut against each other, and the adjacent sides of the two rubber sheets are slidably connected to the grooves on both sides of the slider.

[0007] Furthermore, the rubber sheet is bonded to the bottom of the track rod.

[0008] Furthermore, several equally spaced bolts are connected to the side of the rubber sheet away from the track rod, and the threaded rods of the bolts all penetrate the rubber sheet and are threadedly connected to the track rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the moving component includes a brake block and four rollers. The brake block is located in the middle of the T-shaped slide, and its bottom is fixedly connected to the slider. The four rollers are located on both sides of the brake block and are rolledly connected to the inner walls of both sides of the T-shaped slide. On one side, two rollers are fixedly connected to axles on the side closest to the brake block. The other ends of the two axles pass through the brake block and are fixedly connected to the two rollers on the other side. The brake block has a brake cavity, and a transmission mechanism is provided in the brake cavity. The transmission mechanism is connected to one of the axles.

[0010] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism includes a timing belt, in which a wheel axle located in the brake cavity has several toothed grooves on its outer wall, one end of the timing belt is sleeved on the outside of the wheel axle and meshes with the toothed grooves, the inner side of the other end of the timing belt is connected to a drive mechanism, and the other end of the drive mechanism is connected to the brake block.

[0011] Furthermore, the drive mechanism includes a drive motor and a toothed pulley. The drive motor is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the brake block via a mounting base, and the drive motor is located between two rollers on the same side. The output shaft of the drive motor passes through the brake block into the brake cavity and is fixedly connected to the toothed pulley. The end of the synchronous belt away from the tooth groove is sleeved on the outside of the toothed pulley, and the toothed pulley meshes with the synchronous belt.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] This type of sliding rail inspection robot uses two rubber sheets to seal the T-shaped slide at the bottom of the track rod. This reduces the amount of external dust entering the T-shaped slide without hindering the inspection robot from carrying out its inspection work along the T-shaped slide, allowing the moving components inside the T-shaped slide to move more smoothly. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall appearance and connection structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the T-shaped slide rail connection structure from another angle of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the brake block and the slider of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the brake block portion of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 For based on Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the brake block structure;

[0019] Figure 6 For based on Figure 4 An exploded view of the internal connection structure of the brake block.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Track rod; 2. Robot body; 3. Slider; 4. Rubber sheet; 5. Bolt; 6. Brake block; 7. Roller; 8. Axle; 9. Synchronous belt; 10. Drive motor; 11. Toothed pulley; 101. T-shaped slide; 301. Groove; 601. Brake cavity; 801. Tooth groove. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 6 A sliding rail inspection robot includes a track rod 1 and a robot body 2 installed below the track rod 1. A T-shaped slide rail 101 is provided at the bottom of the track rod 1. A moving component is connected inside the T-shaped slide rail 101. A slider 3 is connected to the side of the moving component away from the T-shaped slide rail 101. The bottom of the slider 3 is fixedly connected to the robot body 2. Grooves 301 are provided on both sides of the slider 3. Rubber sheets 4 are connected to both sides of the bottom of the track rod 1 at the T-shaped slide rail 101. The adjacent ends of the two rubber sheets 4 abut against each other, and the adjacent sides of the two rubber sheets 4 are slidably connected to the grooves 301 on both sides of the slider 3.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, in use, the sliding rail inspection robot of this utility model has a T-shaped slide 101 at the bottom of the track rod 1, which reduces the amount of dust and impurities falling into the T-shaped slide 101. This allows the moving component to move more smoothly and without obstruction within the T-shaped slide 101. At the same time, rubber sheets 4 are installed on both sides of the bottom of the track rod 1 to seal the bottom opening of the T-shaped slide 101, further reducing the possibility of dust entering the T-shaped slide 101. When the moving component moves inside the T-shaped slide 101, it drives the bottom slider 3 to move at the bottom of the T-shaped slide 101. At this time, the grooves 301 on both sides of the slider 3 squeeze and deform the rubber sheets 4 on both sides, so that the moving component can smoothly drive the robot body 2 below the track rod 1 to move and inspect via the slider 3. The grooves 301 on both sides can reduce the frictional resistance between the robot body 2 and the rubber sheets 4 on both sides, making the inspection movement of the robot body 2 smoother.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the rubber sheet 4 is bonded to the bottom of the track rod 1. The rubber sheet 4 is bonded to the bottom of the track rod 1 with glue, so that the rubber sheet 4 fits more closely with the opening of the T-shaped slide 101 at the bottom of the track rod 1, further reducing the possibility of external dust entering the interior of the T-shaped slide 101.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, several equally spaced bolts 5 are connected to the side of the rubber sheet 4 away from the track rod 1. The threaded rods of the bolts 5 all penetrate the rubber sheet 4 and are threadedly connected to the track rod 1. The equal-spaced bolts 5 fix the rubber sheet 4 and track rod 1 together. When the slider 3 is squeezed and rubbed by the rubber sheets 4 on both sides, causing the adhesive joint to loosen, this ensures that the connection between the rubber sheet 4 and track rod 1 remains stable, thus improving the connection strength between the rubber sheet 4 and track rod 1.

[0026] like Figure 2 - Figure 6As shown, the moving component includes a brake block 6 and four rollers 7. The brake block 6 is located in the middle of the T-shaped slide 101, and its bottom is fixedly connected to the slider 3. The four rollers 7 are located on both sides of the brake block 6 and are rolled to the inner walls of both sides of the T-shaped slide 101. On one side, two rollers 7 are fixedly connected to axles 8 near the brake block 6, and the other ends of the two axles 8 pass through the brake block 6 and are fixedly connected to the two rollers 7 on the other side. The brake block 6 has a brake cavity 601, and a transmission mechanism is provided within the brake cavity 601. The transmission mechanism is connected to one of the axles 8. The transmission mechanism drives one of the axles 8 to rotate within the brake cavity 601, which in turn drives the rollers 7 to roll on both sides of the brake block 6, thereby moving the brake block 6 within the T-shaped slide 101. Compared to the track design in the patent with publication number CN219550089U, the layout of this patent's technical solution can better create space that reduces the impact of dust on the movement of the moving component within the T-shaped slide.

[0027] like Figure 2 - Figure 6 As shown, the transmission mechanism includes a timing belt 9. One of the axles 8 is located within the brake cavity 601, and its outer wall has several toothed grooves 801. One end of the timing belt 9 is fitted onto the outside of the axle 8 and engages with the toothed grooves 801. The inner side of the other end of the timing belt 9 is connected to a drive mechanism, and the other end of the drive mechanism is connected to the brake block 6. The drive mechanism drives the timing belt 9 to rotate, thereby causing the axle 8, which engages with the timing belt 9 through the toothed grooves 801, to rotate, thus causing the roller 7 to rotate and move within the T-shaped slide 101.

[0028] like Figure 2 - Figure 6 As shown, the drive mechanism includes a drive motor 10 and a toothed pulley 11. The drive motor 10 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the brake block 6 via a mounting base, and the drive motor 10 is located between two rollers 7 on the same side. The output shaft of the drive motor 10 passes through the brake block 6 into the brake cavity 601 and is fixedly connected to the toothed pulley 11. The end of the synchronous belt 9 away from the tooth groove 801 is sleeved on the outside of the toothed pulley 11, and the toothed pulley 11 meshes with the synchronous belt 9. When the drive motor 10 is started, it passes through the brake block 6 and drives the toothed pulley 11 inside the brake cavity 601 to rotate, thereby driving the synchronous belt 9 meshing with it to rotate.

[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.

Claims

1. A sliding rail inspection robot, comprising a track rod (1) and a robot body (2) mounted below the track rod (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the track rod (1) is provided with a T-shaped slide (101), and a moving component is connected inside the T-shaped slide (101). A slider (3) is connected to the side of the moving component away from the T-shaped slide (101). The bottom of the slider (3) is fixedly connected to the robot body (2). Grooves (301) are provided on both sides of the slider (3). Rubber sheets (4) are connected to both sides of the bottom of the track rod (1) on the T-shaped slide (101). The adjacent ends of the two rubber sheets (4) abut against each other, and the adjacent sides of the two rubber sheets (4) are slidably connected to the grooves (301) on both sides of the slider (3).

2. The slide rail type inspection robot according to claim 1, wherein: The rubber sheet (4) is bonded to the bottom of the track rod (1).

3. The slide rail type inspection robot according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The rubber sheet (4) is connected to a number of equally spaced bolts (5) on the side away from the track rod (1). The threaded rods of the bolts (5) all penetrate the rubber sheet (4) and are threadedly connected to the track rod (1).

4. The slide rail type inspection robot according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The moving component includes a brake block (6) and four rollers (7). The brake block (6) is located in the middle of the T-shaped slide (101). The bottom of the brake block (6) is fixedly connected to the slider (3). The four rollers (7) are located on both sides of the brake block (6) and are rolled to the inner walls of both sides of the T-shaped slide (101). Two rollers (7) on one side are fixedly connected to axles (8) on the side close to the brake block (6). The other ends of the two axles (8) pass through the brake block (6) and are fixedly connected to the two rollers (7) on the other side. The brake block (6) is provided with a brake cavity (601). A transmission mechanism is provided in the brake cavity (601). The transmission mechanism is connected to one of the axles (8).

5. The slide rail type inspection robot according to claim 3, wherein: The moving component includes a brake block (6) and four rollers (7). The brake block (6) is located in the middle of the T-shaped slide (101). The bottom of the brake block (6) is fixedly connected to the slider (3). The four rollers (7) are located on both sides of the brake block (6) and are rolled to the inner walls of both sides of the T-shaped slide (101). Two rollers (7) on one side are fixedly connected to axles (8) on the side close to the brake block (6). The other ends of the two axles (8) pass through the brake block (6) and are fixedly connected to the two rollers (7) on the other side. The brake block (6) is provided with a brake cavity (601). A transmission mechanism is provided in the brake cavity (601). The transmission mechanism is connected to one of the axles (8).

6. The slide rail type inspection robot according to claim 4, wherein: The transmission mechanism includes a timing belt (9), one of which is located in the brake cavity (601) and has a number of toothed grooves (801) on its outer wall. One end of the timing belt (9) is sleeved on the outside of the wheel axle (8) and meshes with the toothed grooves (801). The inner side of the other end of the timing belt (9) is connected to a drive mechanism, and the other end of the drive mechanism is connected to the brake block (6).

7. A sliding rail inspection robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes a timing belt (9), one of which is located in the brake cavity (601) and has a number of toothed grooves (801) on its outer wall. One end of the timing belt (9) is sleeved on the outside of the wheel axle (8) and meshes with the toothed grooves (801). The inner side of the other end of the timing belt (9) is connected to a drive mechanism, and the other end of the drive mechanism is connected to the brake block (6).

8. The slide rail type inspection robot according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes a drive motor (10) and a toothed pulley (11). The drive motor (10) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the brake block (6) through a mounting base. The drive motor (10) is located between two rollers (7) on the same side. The output shaft of the drive motor (10) passes through the brake block (6) into the brake cavity (601) and is fixedly connected to the toothed pulley (11). The end of the synchronous belt (9) away from the tooth groove (801) is sleeved on the outside of the toothed pulley (11), and the toothed pulley (11) meshes with the synchronous belt (9).

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