Authors: FA-SHIAN CHANG; JING ZHE, YAN; YI-CHENG, TSAI; JUN-XIANG, WU; TSENG, WEI-CHENG
Company/Institution: Cheng Shiu University
Country: Taiwan
e-mail: eddie@wiipa.org.tw
web: https://www.wiipa.org.tw/
This invention adopts a modular integrated design, featuring a unique dual-track structure that allows for crawling, inspection, cleaning, and engineering work inside both vertical and horizontal pipelines. The structural design consists of three main parts: the robot body, transmission unit, and control box.
Robot body: Innovatively designed with dual tracks and a buffering motion mechanism, capable of crawling and maneuvering in vertical, curved, and horizontal pipelines. The multifunctional inspection module combines adjustable brushes, suction and blowing nozzles, and various engineering tools for brushing off, sucking away welding slag and foreign objects. The arm and machine are equipped with high-resolution cameras for assessing cleanliness and position, facilitating inspection of pipeline interiors.
Transmission unit: Utilizes 50-200 meter fiber composite cables for length measurement, enabling distance measurement within pipelines while providing power and signal communication.
Control unit: Includes monitoring screens, recording functions, location tracking, robot posture control, operation of cleaning functions, inspection of pipeline interiors, and condition marking.