Intelligent plugging robot and method for long-distance pipeline rerouting, maintaining and repairing construction
US11466805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L2101/12
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention discloses an intelligent plugging robot and method thereof for rerouting, maintaining and repairing long-distance pipelines. The intelligent plugging robot includes a through-flow governor, a flow-blocking mechanism and a telescopic mechanism, wherein the through-flow governor and the flow-blocking mechanism are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the device. The invention can realize remote, fast, safe and accurate plugging during maintaining and repairing the long-distance pipeline, wherein the telescopic mechanism cooperates with the flow-blocking mechanism to move autonomously in the pipe to achieve precise positioning, the through-flow governor can not only adjust the plugging robot but also ensure the cleaning of the pipe wall, make it stable contact with the signal transceiver, and realize the stable communication between the robot in the pipe and the remote monitoring machine.
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