Urban underground canal exploration vessel

Abstract

This utility model discloses an urban culvert exploration vessel: it includes a single deck, a drive assembly at the top of the single deck, and rotating cylinders on the left and right sides of the bottom of the single deck, with the axis of the rotating cylinders pointing towards the front and rear sides of the single deck. The drive assembly includes a motor capable of driving the rotating cylinders to rotate. The rotating cylinders are spirally wound with threads, with the threads on the left rotating cylinder rotating clockwise and the threads on the right rotating cylinder rotating counterclockwise, and the threads on both sides having the same pitch. Above the single deck, there is a second deck, with an exploration assembly at the top of the second deck. The threads on the rotating cylinders can drive the exploration vessel to move, and the plastic-made rotating cylinders help to float the exploration vessel, allowing it to conduct exploration in the culvert. When the threads on the rotating cylinders face the silt protruding above the water surface in the culvert, the exploration vessel can also pass smoothly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of underground channel exploration technology, and in particular to an urban underground channel exploration vessel. Background Technology

[0002] The searchlights of urban culvert exploration vessels equipped with cameras and searchlights can penetrate dark spaces and provide high-intensity directional illumination, enabling cameras to clearly capture the structure of the culvert walls and the condition of siltation. Even in deep channels without natural light or at night, they can efficiently image the culverts. The cameras are responsible for recording and transmitting high-definition images in real time, which helps to identify potential hazards such as pipe deformation. The two work together to solve the problem of detecting culverts that are not visible and provide accurate image data for subsequent dredging and repair.

[0003] In existing technologies, urban culvert exploration vessels driven by propellers are often obstructed when facing silt protruding from the water surface because the propellers are easily encased or stuck in the silt. Thick silt can significantly increase navigation resistance, leading to power loss, hull stagnation, or even loss of maneuverability due to propeller slippage, making it impossible to overcome obstacles and continue operations. This cannot ensure that the exploration vessel can stably pass through complex culvert environments and improve operational continuity. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an urban culvert exploration vessel to solve the problem mentioned in the background art, where propeller-driven urban culvert exploration vessels are often obstructed when facing silt protruding from the water surface because the propeller is easily covered or stuck by the silt.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A city culvert exploration vessel: comprising a single deck, a drive assembly at the top of the single deck, and rotating cylinders on the left and right sides of the bottom of the single deck, the axis of the rotating cylinders on the left and right sides pointing towards the front and rear sides of the single deck. The drive assembly includes a motor capable of driving the rotating cylinders to rotate. The rotating cylinders are spirally wound with threads, the threads on the left rotating cylinder are clockwise, the threads on the right rotating cylinder are counterclockwise, and the thread pitch on the left and right sides is the same. Above the single deck, there is a second deck, and an exploration assembly is provided at the top of the second deck. The exploration assembly includes an exploration box, an exploration camera is installed at the middle position of the front side of the exploration box, and exploration lights are installed on the exploration box on the left and right sides of the exploration camera. The number of exploration lights is even.

[0006] Based on the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, connecting blocks are respectively provided on the front and rear sides of the bottom of the first deck corresponding to the axial direction of the rotating cylinder, and the rotating cylinder can rotate between the two connecting blocks.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a driven gear is provided on the rear side of the connecting block near the rear side. The driven gear is connected to the rotating cylinder and is coaxially arranged with the rotating cylinder. A fixed block with an upward protrusion is provided on the top of the first deck. A driving gear is rotatably connected to the rear side of the fixed block. The driving gear meshes with the driven gear, and the motor can drive the driving gear to rotate.

[0008] Based on the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a mounting seat with an upward protrusion is provided on the front side of the top of the first deck. The motor is mounted on the front side of the mounting seat, and a transmission rod is rotatably connected between the mounting seat and the fixed block. The transmission rod can transmit the power of the motor to the drive gear.

[0009] Based on the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a rechargeable battery is attached to the top of the first deck, and a circuit board is installed on the top of the second deck. The circuit board is electrically connected to the exploration camera and exploration lamp, and the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0010] Based on the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a support column is provided on the top of the first deck, the second deck is attached to the top of the support column, and a charging port for charging the rechargeable battery is provided on the top of the circuit board.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a water-retaining edge protruding upwards is provided at the top edge of the first deck, and the top of the water-retaining edge is close to the bottom of the second deck.

[0012] Based on the preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a float is provided between two rotating cylinders at the bottom of the first deck, and a downward-recessed cavity is provided on the top of the float, while a cavity is provided inside the rotating cylinder.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. The screw threads on the rotating cylinder enable the exploration vessel to move. At the same time, the plastic rotating cylinder helps to float the exploration vessel, allowing it to conduct explorations in urban culverts. Thanks to the screw threads on the rotating cylinder, the exploration vessel can also pass smoothly through the silt that protrudes from the water surface in the culvert, increasing the applicability of the exploration vessel.

[0015] 2. The exploration lights on the exploration box can illuminate the city's underground canals, enabling the exploration cameras to capture images better. The number of exploration lights is even and they are evenly distributed on both sides of the exploration camera, and they can provide appropriate supplementary lighting according to the brightness of the underground canals. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the urban culvert exploration vessel of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating cylinder structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the floating block structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission rod structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water-blocking edge structure of this utility model.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 11, first deck; 111, fixing block; 112, water-retaining edge; 113, support column; 12, second deck; 121, circuit board; 122, exploration box; 1221, exploration light; 1222, exploration camera; 13, connecting block; 14, rotating cylinder; 140, cavity two; 141, thread; 15, float; 151, cavity one; 31, driven gear; 32, driving gear; 41, motor; 42, mounting base; 43, transmission rod; 44, rechargeable battery. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-5This utility model provides an embodiment of an urban culvert exploration vessel: It includes a single deck 11, a drive assembly at the top of the single deck 11, and rotating cylinders 14 on the left and right sides of the bottom of the single deck 11, with the axes of the rotating cylinders 14 pointing towards the front and rear sides of the single deck 11. The drive assembly includes a motor 41 capable of driving the rotating cylinders 14 to rotate. The rotating cylinders 14 are spirally wound with threads 141, the threads 141 on the left rotating cylinder 14 rotating clockwise and the threads 141 on the right rotating cylinder 14 rotating counterclockwise, with the same thread pitch on both sides. Above the single deck 11, a second deck 12 is provided, with an exploration assembly at the top of the second deck 12. The exploration assembly includes an exploration box 122, with an exploration camera 1222 installed at the center of the front side of the exploration box 122. The exploration camera 1222 is positioned to the left of... On the right sides are exploration lights 1221 mounted on the exploration box 122. The number of exploration lights 1221 is even. The exploration vessel can be driven to move by the screw threads 141 on the rotating cylinder 14. At the same time, the rotating cylinder 14, made of plastic, helps to float the exploration vessel, allowing it to conduct exploration in the city's underground canals. Thanks to the screw threads 141 on the rotating cylinder 14, the exploration vessel can also pass smoothly when facing the silt protruding from the water surface in the underground canal, increasing the applicability of the exploration vessel. The exploration lights 1221 on the exploration box 122 can illuminate the city's underground canals, allowing the exploration camera 1222 to capture images better. The number of exploration lights 1221 is even and they are evenly distributed on both sides of the exploration camera 1222. They can provide appropriate supplementary lighting according to the brightness of the underground canal. The two exploration lights 1221 furthest from the exploration camera 1222 in the figure are the long-range lights.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-4 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: a connecting block 13 is provided on the front and rear sides of the bottom of the first deck 11 corresponding to the axial direction of the rotating cylinder 14. The rotating cylinder 14 can rotate between the two connecting blocks 13. The connecting block 13 at the bottom of the first deck 11 facilitates the rotation connection of the rotating cylinder 14 and prevents the rotating cylinder 14 from falling off because it cannot be connected to the hull.

[0025] Please see Figure 1-4 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: A driven gear 31 is provided on the rear side of the connecting block 13 near the rear side. The driven gear 31 is connected to the rotating cylinder 14 and is coaxially arranged with the rotating cylinder 14. A fixed block 111 with an upward protrusion is provided on the top of the first deck 11. A driving gear 32 is rotatably connected to the rear side of the fixed block 111. The driving gear 32 meshes with the driven gear 31. The motor 41 can drive the driving gear 32 to rotate. The motor 41 can drive the driving gear 32 to rotate, so that the driving gear 32 can mesh with the driven gear 31 to rotate, thereby achieving the effect of the rotating cylinder 14 moving and driving the hull to move.

[0026] Please see Figure 2-5 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: a mounting seat 42 with an upward protrusion is provided on the front side of the top of the first deck 11. The motor 41 is mounted on the front side of the mounting seat 42. A transmission rod 43 is rotatably connected between the mounting seat 42 and the fixing block 111. The transmission rod 43 can transmit the power of the motor 41 to the drive gear 32. By setting the motor 41 above the first deck 11, the splashing of water in the culvert onto the motor 41 can be effectively reduced, thus extending the service life of the motor 41. The transmission rod 43 allows the motor 41 to be driven away from the drive gear 32, making the counterweight of the exploration vessel more reasonable and increasing the stability of the exploration vessel during operation.

[0027] Please see Figure 2-5 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: a rechargeable battery 44 is attached to the top of the first deck 11, and a circuit board 121 is installed on the top of the second deck 12. The circuit board 121 is electrically connected to the exploration camera 1222 and the exploration light 1221. The rechargeable battery 44 is electrically connected to the circuit board 121. The rechargeable battery 44 facilitates the supply of power to the circuit board 121, the exploration camera 1222, the exploration light 1221, and the motor 41, so that the exploration vessel can be powered without being connected to a socket for a long time. The circuit board 121 is also equipped with components related to wireless remote control. The specific remote control method is the prior art.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-5 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: a support column 113 is provided on the top of the first deck 11, and the second deck 12 is attached to the top of the support column 113. The top of the circuit board 121 is provided with a charging port for charging the rechargeable battery 44. The second deck 12 can be lifted by the support column 113, so that there is a certain space between the first deck 11 and the second deck 12. The circuit board 121 with the charging port is convenient for directly charging the rechargeable battery 44 with a data cable, which increases the usability of the exploration vessel.

[0029] Please see Figure 4-5 A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: a water-blocking edge 112 with an upward protrusion is provided at the top edge of the first deck 11. The top of the water-blocking edge 112 is close to the bottom of the second deck 12. By providing a water-blocking edge 112 at the top edge of the first deck 11, the possibility of water in the culvert coming into contact with the motor 41 and the rechargeable battery 44 can be reduced, thus extending the service life of the exploration vessel.

[0030] Please see Figure 3-4A further solution based on this embodiment is as follows: a float 15 is provided between two rotating cylinders 14 at the bottom of the first deck 11. The top of the float 15 is provided with a downwardly recessed cavity 151. The rotating cylinder 14 is provided with a cavity 140. The rotating cylinder 14 with cavity 140 and the float 15 with cavity 151 give the exploration vessel greater buoyancy, which also helps to reduce the weight of the exploration vessel and makes it easier for people to handle.

[0031] Working principle: The worker uses a remote control to send remote control commands to the wireless remote control components on the circuit board 121. The circuit board 121 then drives the motor 41 to rotate. The motor 41 transmits power to the transmission rod 43, which in turn transmits it to the drive gear 32. The drive gear 32 meshes with the driven gear 31. The driven gear 31 receives the transmitted power and drives it to the rotating cylinder 14. The threads 141 of the rotating cylinder 14 drive the hull to move. When turning is needed, different speed commands are applied to different motors 41. When the hull needs to reverse, the motors 41 are driven to rotate in the opposite direction. The specific remote control method is existing technology, using a rechargeable battery. The power of battery 44 can be transmitted to circuit board 121 and then from circuit board 121 to exploration camera 1222 and exploration light 1221. Workers can remotely control circuit board 121 to control the specific exploration light 1221 to receive power and work. The circuit control method and the structure of circuit board 121 are existing technologies. This urban culvert exploration vessel cannot be used in rainy or leaky areas. If it is used in rainy or leaky areas, a water baffle must be installed on the top. Epoxy resin potting compound is applied to circuit board 121. Motor 41 uses a waterproof motor. Epoxy resin sealant is also applied to the contact points of rechargeable battery 44. Epoxy resin potting compound is also poured into the exploration box 122.

[0032] 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, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An urban culvert exploration vessel characterized by: The device includes a deck (11), a drive assembly at the top of the deck (11), and rotating cylinders (14) on the left and right sides of the bottom of the deck (11). The axes of the rotating cylinders (14) on the left and right sides point towards the front and rear sides of the deck (11). The drive assembly includes a motor (41) capable of driving the rotating cylinders (14) to rotate. The rotating cylinders (14) are spirally wound with threads (141). The threads (141) on the left rotating cylinder (14) rotate clockwise, while those on the right rotating cylinder (14) rotate clockwise. The screw thread (141) on the top is counterclockwise. The screw thread (141) on the left and right sides has the same pitch. A second deck (12) is provided above the first deck (11). An exploration component is provided on the top of the second deck (12). The exploration component includes an exploration box (122). An exploration camera (1222) is installed in the middle of the front side of the exploration box (122). Exploration lights (1221) are installed on the exploration box (122) on the left and right sides of the exploration camera (1222). The number of exploration lights (1221) is even.

2. The urban culvert exploration vehicle of claim 1, wherein: A connecting block (13) is provided on the front and rear sides of the bottom of the first deck (11) corresponding to the axis of the rotating cylinder (14), and the rotating cylinder (14) can rotate between the two connecting blocks (13).

3. The urban culvert exploration vehicle of claim 2, wherein: A driven gear (31) is provided on the rear side of the connecting block (13) near the rear side. The driven gear (31) is connected to the rotating cylinder (14). The driven gear (31) and the rotating cylinder (14) are coaxially arranged. A fixed block (111) with an upward protrusion is provided on the top of the first deck (11). A driving gear (32) is rotatably connected to the rear side of the fixed block (111). The driving gear (32) meshes with the driven gear (31). The motor (41) can drive the driving gear (32) to rotate.

4. The urban culvert exploration vehicle of claim 3, wherein: A mounting base (42) with an upward protrusion is provided on the front side of the top of the first deck (11). The motor (41) is mounted on the front side of the mounting base (42). A transmission rod (43) is rotatably connected between the mounting base (42) and the fixing block (111). The transmission rod (43) can transmit the power of the motor (41) to the drive gear (32).

5. The urban culvert exploration vehicle of claim 4, wherein: A rechargeable battery (44) is attached to the top of the first deck (11), and a circuit board (121) is installed on the top of the second deck (12). The circuit board (121) is electrically connected to the exploration camera (1222) and the exploration lamp (1221), and the rechargeable battery (44) is electrically connected to the circuit board (121).

6. The urban culvert exploration vehicle of claim 5, wherein: The top of the first deck (11) is provided with a support column (113), the second deck (12) is attached to the top of the support column (113), and the top of the circuit board (121) is provided with a charging port for charging the rechargeable battery (44).

7. The urban culvert exploration vehicle of claim 6, wherein: A water-retaining edge (112) is provided at the top edge of the first deck (11), with the top of the water-retaining edge (112) close to the bottom of the second deck (12).

8. The urban culvert exploration vehicle of claim 7, wherein: The floating block (15) is arranged between two rotating cylinders (14) at the bottom of the first deck (11), the top of the floating block (15) is provided with a downwardly recessed cavity (151), and the rotating cylinder (14) is provided with a cavity (140).

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