SUN Lin-zhi, LU Lin-hai, QIN Xin-jie, GONG Zhen-bang. Micro in-pipe robot for detection of cracks in pip e wall[J]. Editorial Office of Optics and Precision Engineering, 2003,(1): 11-16
SUN Lin-zhi, LU Lin-hai, QIN Xin-jie, GONG Zhen-bang. Micro in-pipe robot for detection of cracks in pip e wall[J]. Editorial Office of Optics and Precision Engineering, 2003,(1): 11-16DOI:
Micro in-pipe robot for detection of cracks in pip e wall
Small pipes of φ10~20 mm in diameter are widely used in different industries
and it is therefore necessary to develop robots which can climb inside pipes to detect cracks in walls . Several micro robots
such as of screw f riction drive type
electro-magnetic force type
SMA type and PZT impact type have been developed for this purpose in recent years
and adv anced achievements have been made. An experimental micro in- pipe robot with PZT type actuat or
which can carry a small CCD camera and climb into a φ20 mm vertical
hori zontal or curved pipe to detect fine holes or cracks in inner walls. The moving principle of the micro robot
structural design and performance test w ere described in detail.
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