DE20011286U1 - Pipe explorer - Google Patents
Pipe explorerInfo
- Publication number
- DE20011286U1 DE20011286U1 DE20011286U DE20011286U DE20011286U1 DE 20011286 U1 DE20011286 U1 DE 20011286U1 DE 20011286 U DE20011286 U DE 20011286U DE 20011286 U DE20011286 U DE 20011286U DE 20011286 U1 DE20011286 U1 DE 20011286U1
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- pipe
- actuators
- caterpillar
- explorer
- pipes
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- 238000007689 inspection Methods 0.000 claims description 3
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- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
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Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
- F16L55/26—Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
- F16L55/28—Constructional aspects
- F16L55/30—Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables
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- G—PHYSICS
- G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
- G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
- G21C17/00—Monitoring; Testing ; Maintaining
- G21C17/017—Inspection or maintenance of pipe-lines or tubes in nuclear installations
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L2101/00—Uses or applications of pigs or moles
- F16L2101/30—Inspecting, measuring or testing
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- Y02E30/00—Energy generation of nuclear origin
- Y02E30/30—Nuclear fission reactors
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Description
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• Rohrexplorer• Pipe Explorer
1. Allgemeine Beschreibung1. General description
Die Erfindung betrifft ein bewegliches Sicherheitssystem, das die Innenwände von Rohrsystemen kontrollieren und prüfen kann. Durch einen besonderen Fortbewegungsmechanismus ist das System außerordentlich beweglich und anpassungsfähig und durch eine variable technische Ausstattung im Stande, Rohrinnenwände optisch wie mechanisch zu prüfen.The invention relates to a mobile safety system that can monitor and inspect the inner walls of pipe systems. Thanks to a special movement mechanism, the system is extremely mobile and adaptable and, thanks to variable technical equipment, is able to visually and mechanically inspect the inner walls of pipes.
2. Stand der Technik2. State of the art
Die gestiegenen Sicherheitsansprüche in chemischen und auch atomaren Anlagen, aber auch im Bereich der Lebensmittelindustrie, stellen gesteigerte Anforderungen an die Kontrolle von Rohrverbindungen und entsprechend an die Möglichkeiten der Überprüfung. Hier ist in zunehmendem Maße eine Inspektion auch der inneren Beschaffenheit der Rohrleitungssysteme erforderlich. Bisher auf dem Markt befindliche Systeme haben vielfach das Problem der mangelnden Flexibilität, die bei größeren Unebenheiten an der Innenseite der Rohre sowie bei entsprechenden Biegungen ein weiteres Fortkommen behindern, insbesondere wenn es sich um Rohre mit geringerem Durchmesser handelt.The increased safety requirements in chemical and nuclear plants, as well as in the food industry, place greater demands on the control of pipe connections and the corresponding inspection options. In this case, an inspection of the internal condition of the piping systems is increasingly necessary. Systems currently on the market often have the problem of a lack of flexibility, which hinders further progress in the case of major unevenness on the inside of the pipes and corresponding bends, especially when the pipes are of smaller diameter.
Die hier beschriebene Erfindung überwindet diese Schwierigkeiten durch ihre Konstruktionsweise. Das Gerät besteht aus mehreren Gliedern, die eine raupenartige Fortbewegung durch das Rohr erlauben und damit sowohl Unebenheiten, Schweißnähte oder Ablagerungen überwinden können als auch entsprechende Biegungen.The invention described here overcomes these difficulties through its design. The device consists of several links that allow caterpillar-like movement through the pipe and can therefore overcome unevenness, weld seams or deposits as well as corresponding bends.
3. Erfindungsbeschreibung3. Description of the invention
Die Erfindung besteht aus einem Bewegungsteil, das aus mehreren Aktoren und Gelenkverbindungen zusammengesetzt ist sowie einem Steuerungs- und Kontrollkopf.The invention consists of a moving part, which is composed of several actuators and joints, as well as a control and monitoring head.
Der Bewegungsteil setzt sich aus Aktoren zusammen, an deren jeweils äußeren Enden sich Gummimembrane mit Stahldrahteinlagen befinden. Die Aktoren erlauben, wie bei einer Raupe, eine Bewegung durch Ausdehnen und Zusammenziehen. Durch den computergesteuerten Ablauf der einzelnen Bewegungen der verschiedenen Aktoren, von denen wenigstens drei enthalten sein sollten, die Zahl kann aber sehr viel höher liegen, kann sich das Gerät sowohl vorwärts als auch durch geänderten Bewegungsablauf der Aktoren rückwärts bewegen. Die einzelnen Aktoren sind durch Gelenkverbindungen, die eine freie Bewegung zwischen den einzelnen Aktoren erlauben, verbunden. DurchThe movement part consists of actuators, at the outer ends of which there are rubber membranes with steel wire inserts. The actuators allow movement by expanding and contracting, like a caterpillar. Through the computer-controlled sequence of the individual movements of the various actuators, of which there should be at least three, but the number can be much higher, the device can move both forwards and backwards by changing the movement sequence of the actuators. The individual actuators are connected by joints that allow free movement between the individual actuators.
die Aktoren läuft von hinten nach vorne ein Verbindungskabel, das sowohl die Verbindung zum Monitor als auch die Steuerungselemente enthält.A connecting cable runs from the back to the front of the actuators and contains both the connection to the monitor and the control elements.
Im Beobachtungskopf befinden sich nach variabler Anordnung Lampen und Kameraeinrichtungen. The observation head contains lamps and camera equipment in a variable arrangement.
4. Erfindungserweiterungen4. Invention extensions
Der Beobachtungskopf kann erweitert werden durch Greifarme, die mit Werkzeugen zur Beseitigung von Fehlern oder Verschmutzungen direkt eingesetzt werden können.The observation head can be extended by gripper arms that can be directly inserted with tools to remove errors or contamination.
5. Die Erfindung bewegt sich innerhalb eines Rohres (1) und ist durch ein Verbindungskabel für Monitor und Steuerung (2) nach außen verbunden.5. The invention moves within a tube (1) and is connected to the outside by a connecting cable for monitor and control (2).
Sie setzt sich zusammen aus verschiedenen elektrochemischen Aktoren (3), die über Gelenkverbindungen (4), die auch das Verbindungskabel enthalten, miteinander verbunden sind. Die Aktoren haben an jedem Ende eine Gummimembran mit Stahldrahteinlage (5), die an den Rohrinnenwänden greift.It consists of various electrochemical actuators (3) that are connected to one another via joints (4), which also contain the connecting cable. The actuators have a rubber membrane with a steel wire insert (5) at each end, which grips the inner walls of the pipe.
Der Steuerungskopf (6) beinhaltet das Steuerungselement (7), Lampen (8) und Kameras (9).The control head (6) contains the control element (7), lamps (8) and cameras (9).
Er kann durch Werkzeuggreifarme (10) ergänzt werden.It can be supplemented by tool gripping arms (10).
Claims (2)
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| DE20011286U DE20011286U1 (en) | 2000-07-03 | 2000-07-03 | Pipe explorer |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| DE20011286U DE20011286U1 (en) | 2000-07-03 | 2000-07-03 | Pipe explorer |
Publications (1)
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| DE20011286U1 true DE20011286U1 (en) | 2001-03-08 |
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| DE20011286U Expired - Lifetime DE20011286U1 (en) | 2000-07-03 | 2000-07-03 | Pipe explorer |
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Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE10255572A1 (en) * | 2002-11-28 | 2004-06-17 | Archinger Ag | Pig for use in maintenance of straight and curved pipes comprises at least two toroidal guides which fit against inner surface of pipe and are mounted on corrugated tube, through center of which cable runs |
| DE102008010167A1 (en) * | 2008-02-20 | 2009-08-27 | Brandenburger Patentverwertung GbR (vertretungsberechtigter Gesellschafter: Wilhelm Leo Betz, 76887 Bad Bergzabern) | Apparatus and method for curing resin impregnated fiber hoses |
| GB2468113A (en) * | 2008-11-25 | 2010-09-01 | Ram Friedman | A device for inserting a guiding wire into a pipe or tube |
| CN112461856A (en) * | 2020-11-13 | 2021-03-09 | 元创科技股份有限公司 | Auxiliary detection device for rubber track |
| CN115962374A (en) * | 2022-10-18 | 2023-04-14 | 重庆邮电大学 | Biomimetic Peristaltic Inspection Robot Based on Magnetic Sensitive Materials |
Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE2827473A1 (en) * | 1977-06-24 | 1979-01-18 | Vnii Teplotech Im | DEVICE FOR MOVING THE SENSORS OF A TROUBLESHOOTING DEVICE WITHIN A PIPE |
| DE3139692A1 (en) * | 1981-10-06 | 1983-04-21 | Kraftwerk Union AG, 4330 Mülheim | DEVICE CARRIER, IN PARTICULAR TUBE MANIPULATOR |
| DE19855175C1 (en) * | 1998-11-30 | 2000-06-15 | Fraunhofer Ges Forschung | Guide mechanism for high-pressure water jet for cleaning inside of pipeline has tripod arrangement of actuators mounted on pig inside pipe |
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Patent Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| DE2827473A1 (en) * | 1977-06-24 | 1979-01-18 | Vnii Teplotech Im | DEVICE FOR MOVING THE SENSORS OF A TROUBLESHOOTING DEVICE WITHIN A PIPE |
| DE3139692A1 (en) * | 1981-10-06 | 1983-04-21 | Kraftwerk Union AG, 4330 Mülheim | DEVICE CARRIER, IN PARTICULAR TUBE MANIPULATOR |
| DE19855175C1 (en) * | 1998-11-30 | 2000-06-15 | Fraunhofer Ges Forschung | Guide mechanism for high-pressure water jet for cleaning inside of pipeline has tripod arrangement of actuators mounted on pig inside pipe |
Cited By (9)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE10255572A1 (en) * | 2002-11-28 | 2004-06-17 | Archinger Ag | Pig for use in maintenance of straight and curved pipes comprises at least two toroidal guides which fit against inner surface of pipe and are mounted on corrugated tube, through center of which cable runs |
| DE10255572B4 (en) * | 2002-11-28 | 2005-05-04 | Windhoff Bahn- Und Anlagentechnik Gmbh | salamander |
| DE102008010167A1 (en) * | 2008-02-20 | 2009-08-27 | Brandenburger Patentverwertung GbR (vertretungsberechtigter Gesellschafter: Wilhelm Leo Betz, 76887 Bad Bergzabern) | Apparatus and method for curing resin impregnated fiber hoses |
| DE102008010167B4 (en) * | 2008-02-20 | 2018-10-25 | Brandenburger Patentverwertung GbR (vertretungsberechtigter Gesellschafter: Tim Brandenburger, 76829 Landau) | Apparatus and method for curing resin impregnated fiber hoses |
| GB2468113A (en) * | 2008-11-25 | 2010-09-01 | Ram Friedman | A device for inserting a guiding wire into a pipe or tube |
| CN112461856A (en) * | 2020-11-13 | 2021-03-09 | 元创科技股份有限公司 | Auxiliary detection device for rubber track |
| CN112461856B (en) * | 2020-11-13 | 2023-11-21 | 元创科技股份有限公司 | Rubber track auxiliary detection device |
| CN115962374A (en) * | 2022-10-18 | 2023-04-14 | 重庆邮电大学 | Biomimetic Peristaltic Inspection Robot Based on Magnetic Sensitive Materials |
| CN115962374B (en) * | 2022-10-18 | 2024-05-31 | 重庆邮电大学 | Bionic peristaltic inspection robot based on magnetosensitive material |
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| R163 | Identified publications notified | ||
| R207 | Utility model specification |
Effective date: 20010412 |
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| R156 | Lapse of ip right after 3 years |
Effective date: 20040203 |