Sewer Device Carrier Interface for In-Situ Camera Swaps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sewer inspection and maintenance systems require the replacement of lifting devices when cameras with different interfaces are used, leading to significant time losses due to the need to remove and reinsert the system from the sewer.
Innovation Solution
A device carrier system with adaptable adapters allows for the attachment of various devices with different interfaces without replacing other components, enabling efficient maintenance and inspection by using a first and second interface that can connect despite differing numbers of connections, and includes data, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic connections, with a locking mechanism to ensure proper orientation and fluid-tight coupling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a specific interface is used between the inspection camera and the lifting device, then the connection is stable and reliable, but only inspection cameras with exactly this type of interface can be attached, reducing versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting device is equipped with a universal adapter interface that can accommodate multiple types of inspection cameras with different interfaces. The adapter includes multiple connection options that can be selectively engaged to match the specific camera interface, allowing a single lifting device to support various camera types without requiring device-specific modifications.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different lifting devices are provided for cameras with different interfaces, then each camera can be properly connected, but the system complexity increases and device exchanges require removal from the sewer
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting device is segmented into a main body and a detachable adapter component. The adapter can be quickly exchanged to match different camera interfaces, while the main lifting device body remains unchanged. This segmentation allows the system to handle multiple camera types with a single lifting device platform, reducing the total number of lifting devices needed.
3Ease of manufacture
If the system is removed from the sewer to change the camera and lifting device, then the equipment can be properly replaced, but significant time losses occur during sewer inspections
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting device incorporates self-aligning and self-locking mechanisms that automatically engage the adapter with the camera interface. The quick-release latching system allows operators to attach or detach cameras without complex alignment procedures or removal from the sewer, enabling rapid equipment changes while maintaining proper connection integrity.
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AI summary
A device carrier for sewer inspection and/or maintenance systems is provided for attaching different devices to a support system, in particular a trolley or pusher, of the sewer inspection and/or maintenance system, wherein the device carrier is arranged or can be arranged on the support system, has an adapter designed for the detachable arrangement of the devices on the device carrier, and has a first interface device that corresponds to a second interface device of the devices, wherein the first interface device has a number of first connections, wherein at least one connection of the first connections can be coupled to at least one connection of a number of second connections of the second interface device, whereby the devices can be attached to the device carrier in an interchangeable manner.Furthermore, a channel inspection and/or maintenance system is provided, comprising a carrier system with a device carrier according to the invention.