X-ray imaging mechanism and inspection robot with X-ray imaging mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of X-ray developing mechanism and the inspection robot with X-ray developing mechanism, X-ray developing mechanism includes X-ray developing plate, installation box and turnover mechanism, the X-ray developing plate is installed in installation box, the installation box is connected with mounting bracket by turnover mechanism, the turnover mechanism is used for installation box to overturn on mounting bracket, the installation box includes box body and top cover, and the top cover is fixed with box body by quick release pin. The disassembly and installation of X-ray developing plate do not need to rely on complex tool by quick release pin connection top cover and box body, simple and quick operation, substantially shorten the time required for equipment maintenance, component replacement or adjustment configuration, improve the continuity and efficiency of detection work.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of inspection technology, specifically to an X-ray imaging mechanism and an inspection robot with an X-ray imaging mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of power systems, the inspection and maintenance of overhead lines have become increasingly important. To ensure the safe and stable operation of power systems, overhead line inspections need to be conducted regularly. Traditional overhead line inspections mainly rely on manual inspections or observations using ground-based auxiliary equipment. Manual inspections are inefficient, requiring significant manpower, time, and resources. Inspectors must walk along the overhead lines, and due to terrain and environmental limitations, rapid and comprehensive inspections are difficult, especially in remote mountainous areas or in inclement weather, resulting in high workload and significantly reduced efficiency. Simultaneously, manual inspections are highly dangerous; inspectors face the risk of electric shock when approaching or touching high-voltage energized overhead lines, and there is a risk of falls due to equipment failure or operational errors while working at heights. Furthermore, manual inspections and ground observations are conducted at considerable distances from the lines, limiting visibility and making it difficult to accurately identify minor damage, internal defects, and hidden faults. Insufficient inspection accuracy easily leads to missed detections and misjudgments, posing hidden dangers to the safe operation of the power system. Therefore, overhead line inspection robots have emerged.

[0003] The split-type overhead power line inspection robot consists of an X-ray transmitter carried by a drone and an X-ray imaging mechanism carried by the inspection robot. The two work together to inspect overhead power lines. The X-ray imaging mechanism needs to adjust its angle regularly to receive the X-rays emitted by the transmitter. The X-ray imaging panel may malfunction or require periodic removal for maintenance; currently, the disassembly and assembly of the X-ray imaging panel in commercially available X-ray imaging mechanisms is relatively cumbersome. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an X-ray imaging mechanism and an inspection robot with an X-ray imaging mechanism, which makes the disassembly and assembly of the X-ray imaging plate easier.

[0005] This invention provides an X-ray imaging mechanism, including an X-ray imaging plate, a mounting box, and a flipping mechanism. The X-ray imaging plate is installed inside the mounting box, which is connected to a mounting frame via the flipping mechanism. The flipping mechanism is used to flip the mounting box on the mounting frame. The mounting box includes a box body and a top cover, with the top cover fixed to the box body via quick-release pins. The quick-release pin connection between the top cover and the box body eliminates the need for complex tools when disassembling and installing the X-ray imaging plate, making the operation simple and quick. This significantly reduces the time required for equipment maintenance, component replacement, or configuration adjustments, improving the continuity and efficiency of inspection work.

[0006] Preferably, the box body includes a bottom cover and two opposing frames, with a front plate and a rear plate respectively installed between the two opposing frames. The top cover includes a top plate and a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate. The first limiting plate, the second limiting plate, the front plate, and the rear plate are respectively provided with through holes. The quick-release pin passes through the through holes on the first limiting plate, the front plate, the rear plate, and the second limiting plate in sequence.

[0007] Preferably, the top plate, the first limiting plate, and the second limiting plate are manufactured as a single unit, making the manufacturing of the top cover simpler.

[0008] Preferably, the flipping mechanism includes a connector, a drive shaft, and a motor. The motor is connected to the drive shaft, the drive shaft is connected to the connector and can drive the connector to rotate, and the connector is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting box.

[0009] An inspection robot includes a walking mechanism, a mounting frame, a suspension mechanism, and the aforementioned X-ray imaging mechanism. The walking mechanism is mounted on the mounting frame for walking on overhead lines, and the suspension mechanism is mounted on the mounting frame for mounting the inspection robot on a drone.

[0010] Preferably, a set of walking mechanisms is installed at the front and rear of the mounting frame, respectively. Each walking mechanism includes a crossbar, with a walking wheel installed at each end of the crossbar, and the walking wheels are located on both sides of the mounting frame. The two sets of walking mechanisms, located at the front and rear of the mounting frame, make the inspection robot's movement on overhead lines more stable.

[0011] Preferably, the crossbar is equipped with contact feet at both ends, and a torsion spring with a stop bar is installed on the contact feet. The stop bar is located below the walking wheel. When the inspection robot approaches the overhead line, the stop bar contacts the overhead line. If an arc discharge occurs at this point, it can protect the safety of other electronic components. When the inspection robot leaves the overhead line, the stop bar is the last to leave the overhead line. If an arc discharge occurs at this point, it will also occur here.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following technical effects: Quick disassembly and assembly: The quick-release pin design allows for the disassembly and installation of the X-ray imaging plate without the need for complex tools. The operation is simple and quick, which greatly reduces the time required for equipment maintenance, component replacement or configuration adjustment, and improves the continuity and efficiency of inspection work.

[0013] Easy to maintain and replace: When the X-ray imaging plate malfunctions or requires maintenance, it can be quickly removed from the robot, making it easy for maintenance personnel to inspect or replace parts, reducing equipment downtime and improving equipment availability.

[0014] High adaptability: Different specifications or types of X-ray imaging plates can be quickly replaced according to different inspection task requirements, which improves the robot's versatility and flexibility, enabling it to better adapt to diverse overhead line inspection scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inspection robot of this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The main view; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the X-ray imaging mechanism of this utility model; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the X-ray imaging mechanism of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top cover of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: mounting box 2, box body 21, bottom cover 211, frame 212, front plate 213, rear plate 214, top cover 22, top plate 221, first limiting plate 222, second limiting plate 223, quick release pin 23, X-ray imaging plate 24, flipping mechanism 3, mounting bracket 4, suspension mechanism 5, walking mechanism 6, crossbar 61, walking wheel 62, contact foot 63, torsion spring 64, stop bar 65. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model; however, this utility model may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0018] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0019] Example 1 like Figures 2-5 As shown, an X-ray imaging mechanism includes an X-ray imaging plate 24, a mounting box 2, and a flipping mechanism 3. The X-ray imaging plate 24 is installed inside the mounting box 2. The mounting box 2 is connected to a mounting frame 4 via the flipping mechanism, which is used to flip the mounting box on the mounting frame 4. The mounting box 2 includes a box body 21 and a top cover 22. The top cover 22 is fixed to the box body 21 by a quick-release pin 23. The box body 21 includes a bottom cover 211 and two opposing side frames 212. A front plate 213 and a rear plate 214 are respectively installed between the two opposing side frames 212. The top cover 22 includes a top plate 221, a first limiting plate 222, and a second limiting plate 223. The first limiting plate 222 and the second limiting plate 223 are formed by bending the two sides of the top plate 221. The first limiting plate 222, the second limiting plate 223, the front plate 213 and the rear plate 214 are respectively provided with through holes, and the quick-release pin 23 passes through the through holes on the first limiting plate 222, the front plate 213, the rear plate 214 and the second limiting plate 223 in sequence.

[0020] The flipping mechanism 3 includes a connector, a drive shaft, and a motor. The motor is connected to the drive shaft, which is connected to the connector and can drive the connector to rotate. The connector is fixedly connected to the side of the housing 21. A first groove is provided on the connector, and a second groove is provided on the side wall of the first groove. The second groove is arc-shaped. The end of the drive shaft has a longitudinal cutting surface, and the cross-section of the end of the drive shaft has the same shape as the cross-section of the second groove. A cover plate is provided on the first groove. When the drive shaft is inserted into the second groove, the bottom surface of the cover plate presses against the cutting surface of the drive shaft.

[0021] like Figures 1-5 As shown, an inspection robot includes a walking mechanism 6, a mounting frame 4, a suspension mechanism 5, and the aforementioned X-ray imaging mechanism 1. The walking mechanism 6 is mounted on the mounting frame 4 for walking on overhead power lines. The suspension mechanism 5 is mounted on the top of the mounting frame 4 for mounting the inspection robot on a drone. A set of walking mechanisms is mounted at the front and rear of the mounting frame 4. Each walking mechanism includes a crossbar 61, with wheels 62 mounted at both ends of the crossbar 61, located on both sides of the mounting frame. Contact feet 63 are mounted at both ends of the crossbar 61, and torsion springs 64 with stop bars 65 are mounted on the contact feet 63, with the stop bars 65 located below the wheels 62.

[0022] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An X-ray imaging mechanism, characterized in that, The device includes an X-ray imaging plate, a mounting box, and a flipping mechanism. The X-ray imaging plate is installed inside the mounting box. The mounting box is connected to a mounting frame via the flipping mechanism. The flipping mechanism is used to flip the mounting box on the mounting frame. The mounting box includes a box body and a top cover. The top cover is fixed to the box body by a quick-release pin.

2. The X-ray imaging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body includes a bottom cover and two opposing frames. A front plate and a rear plate are respectively installed between the two opposing frames. The top cover includes a top plate and a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate. Through holes are provided on the first limiting plate, the second limiting plate, the front plate, and the rear plate. The quick-release pin passes through the through holes on the first limiting plate, the front plate, the rear plate, and the second limiting plate in sequence.

3. The X-ray imaging mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top plate, the first limiting plate, and the second limiting plate are manufactured as a single unit.

4. The X-ray imaging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism includes a connector, a drive shaft, and a motor. The motor is connected to the drive shaft, the drive shaft is connected to the connector and can drive the connector to rotate, and the connector is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting box.

5. An inspection robot, characterized in that: It includes a walking mechanism, a mounting frame, a suspension mechanism, and an X-ray imaging mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-4. The walking mechanism is mounted on the mounting frame for walking on overhead lines, and the suspension mechanism is mounted on the mounting frame for mounting the inspection robot on a drone.

6. The inspection robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting frame is equipped with a set of walking mechanisms at the front and rear, and each walking mechanism includes a crossbar with a walking wheel installed at both ends of the crossbar. The walking wheels are located on both sides of the mounting frame.

7. The inspection robot according to claim 6, characterized in that: The crossbar is equipped with contact feet at both ends, and a torsion spring with a stop bar is installed on the contact feet. The stop bar is located below the traveling wheel.

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