Provided is a sewer cleaning system with a flushing nozzle which comprises a camera and a data processing unit, wherein the data processing unit is adapted to receive images of the sewer pipe taken by the camera, to analyze the received images in order to determine a cleaning state of the sewer pipe, and to generate a signal based upon the determined cleaning state and to transmit it to a display unit, wherein the signal is indicative of the determined cleaning state, wherein the display unit is adapted to cause a visualization of the received signal on the display unit based upon the received signal. Furthermore, a correspondingly designed method is provided.
Provided is a sewer inspection and/or maintenance system, comprising
a base unit that can be moved in a sewer,
a number of members, each of which is assigned at least one controllable actuator, wherein the members are movable relative to the base unit and relative to one another by means of the actuators assigned to them,
an effector arranged at a free end of one of the members, and
a control unit coupled on the one hand to the actuators and on the other to an input device,
wherein the effector is movable by means of the input device and the control unit.
Provided is a sewer inspection and/or maintenance system, comprising
a base unit that can be moved in a sewer,
a number of members, each of which is assigned at least one controllable actuator, wherein the members are movable relative to the base unit and relative to one another by means of the actuators assigned to them,
an effector arranged at a free end of one of the members, and
a control unit coupled on the one hand to the actuators and on the other to an input device,
wherein the effector is movable by means of the input device and the control unit.
Furthermore, a correspondingly designed method is provided.
A positioning system for sewer inspection and/or maintenance systems for positioning a device in a sewer is provided, wherein the positioning system has a lifting arm which is arranged on a base carrier, wherein
the lifting arm can be deflected or pivoted relative to the base carrier via a pivot axis,
the base carrier can be arranged on a crawler of the sewer inspection and/or maintenance system, and
the base carrier
is movable or displaceable along a movement axis relative to the crawler, and/or
can be rotated about an axis of rotation relative to the crawler.
A tool carrier for sewer inspection and/or maintenance systems is provided for mounting different devices on a carrier system, in particular a trolley or push rod of the sewer inspection and/or maintenance system, wherein the tool carrier
is or can be arranged on the carrier system,
has an adapter designed for removably attaching the devices to the tool carrier, and
has a first interface device that corresponds to a second interface device of the device, the first interface device having a number of first ports, wherein at least one port of the first ports can be coupled to at least one port of a number of second ports of the second interface device, whereby the devices can be interchangeably attached to the tool carrier.
A tool carrier for sewer inspection and/or maintenance systems is provided for mounting different devices on a carrier system, in particular a trolley or push rod of the sewer inspection and/or maintenance system, wherein the tool carrier
is or can be arranged on the carrier system,
has an adapter designed for removably attaching the devices to the tool carrier, and
has a first interface device that corresponds to a second interface device of the device, the first interface device having a number of first ports, wherein at least one port of the first ports can be coupled to at least one port of a number of second ports of the second interface device, whereby the devices can be interchangeably attached to the tool carrier.
There is further provided a sewer inspection and/or maintenance system comprising a carrier system with a tool carrier according to the invention.
A sewer inspection and/or maintenance system is provided, comprising: (A) a carrier system, in particular a crawler, wherein a lifting arm of the carrier system is designed such that a device carrier arranged thereon can be moved between a number of device—changing positions and at least one device—use position; and (B) a device magazine for accommodating a plurality of devices that is arranged on the carrier system.
The invention relates to a mounting device for detachably mounting a device on a crawler of a sewer inspection and/or maintenance system, wherein the mounting device has a rear side and a front side, wherein the mounting device has
a largely vertical lower portion,
a largely vertical upper portion, and
a sloping middle portion,
wherein the upper portion is arranged offset rearwards or forwards by a predetermined offset relative to the lower portion.
A deflection device is provided for deflecting an elongated, flexible molded body from a shaft into a canal branching off therefrom, wherein the deflection device comprises
two spreading arms, which are connected to each other in an articulated manner at a first hinge point, and
two spreading levers, which are connected to each other in an articulated manner at a second hinge point,
wherein
the two spreading levers are each connected with their free ends in an articulated manner to a respective spreading arm at a pivot point.
F16L 3/015 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets for supporting or guiding the pipes, cables or protective tubing, between relatively movable points, e.g. movable channels using articulated- or supple-guiding elements
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PLUG SYSTEM FOR SEWER INSPECTION SYSTEMS AND/OR SEWER MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS
A connector unit is provided for a component of a sewer inspection and/or maintenance system, wherein the connector unit comprises:
an energy transmission device for transmitting electrical energy between the connector unit and another connector unit, and
a signal transmitting and/or signal receiving device which is designed to wirelessly transmit data between the connector unit and the additional connector unit,
wherein the connector unit can be detachably coupled to the additional connector unit.
A connector is provided for a sewer inspection and/or maintenance system for operatively coupling a first optical waveguide arranged in the connector to a second optical waveguide arranged in a mating connector, wherein
the connector comprises a connector housing in which a recess is formed for receiving an optical waveguide housing,
the first optical waveguide is arranged in the optical waveguide housing, wherein the first optical waveguide is fixed in the optical waveguide housing.
A system is provided for data transmission between a first component and a second component of a channel inspection and/or maintenance system, wherein coupling elements of the components can be connected to one another in such a way that, when the coupling elements are connected to one another, transceiver devices comprised by the two coupling elements can be operatively coupled, and wherein the two transceiver devices are each adapted to carry out an optical data transmission between them.
A sewer inspection or maintenance system has an image recording device arranged on a crawler or pushing device by a joint system. The joint system is adapted to carry out pivot movements in at least two directions for pivoting the image recording device in a predetermined direction. An input device is adapted to receive a target point for a pivot movement of the joint system to be carried out, and a control device, which is coupled to the input device and to the joint system, and which is adapted to receive the target point received from the input device, to calculate joint angles of the joint system that correspond to the target point of the pivot movement to be carried out, and to determine control signals to transmit to the joint system, wherein the control signals cause the joint system to perform the pivot movement.
A sewer inspection or maintenance system is provided having a sensor system with which at least three distances between a predetermined first point in the sewer pipe and the sewer wall of the sewer pipe are detected. The system has a processing unit adapted for determining a diameter of the sewer pipe and a predetermined second point in the sewer pipe based on the detected distances, and for determining a horizontal offset and a vertical offset between the predetermined first point and the predetermined second point based on the determined diameter and the detected distances. The system also has a positioning unit which is adapted to correct the position of an inspection unit in the sewer pipe by the two offsets. A corresponding method is provided as well.
A method for monitoring the speed of an inspection unit of a sewer inspection or maintenance system is provided where the inspection unit is movable in a sewer. The method includes a first step in which a driving speed of the inspection unit is detected, a second step in which the detected driving speed is compared with a predetermined driving speed, where a speed indicator is generated based upon the result of the comparison, a third step in which, based upon the generated speed indicator, a colored symbol is selected from a set of colored symbols, and a fourth step in which the selected colored symbol is displayed on a display device. The speed indicator indicates within which speed interval from a set of predetermined speed intervals the detected driving speed falls.
The invention relates to a changeable frame (10) for receiving a control unit (50) of a duct inspection and/or maintenance system, wherein - the changeable frame has a substantially rectangular cutout (11), and - a first seal, which extends around the periphery of the cutout (11), and at least one locking means (20) are arranged on an underside (U) of the changeable frame (10). The locking means (20) allows the control unit (50) to be locked on the changeable frame such that the control unit is pressed against the first peripheral seal (40). The invention also relates to a changeable system (100) having a changeable frame according to the invention. The invention also relates to a control system (200) for a duct inspection and/or maintenance system, which has a control unit (50) which is provided by means of a changeable frame (10) according to the invention or a changeable system according to the invention.
H04B 1/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
A sewer inspection and/or maintenance system includes a base unit and at least one system component which can be arranged on the base unit, wherein a transponder is arranged on the system component, and a reading device is arranged on the base unit, wherein the transponder is adapted to provide data identifying the system component, and the reading device is adapted to receive the data provided by the transponder from the transponder without contact or to read them out from the transponder without contact.
A propulsion system is provided for advancing a cable of a sewer cleaning and/or sewer inspection system, comprising a propulsion device, a measuring device for measuring the advancement of the cable, and an evaluation device. The propulsion device and the measuring device are adapted to provide a first and a second measured value of the advancement of the cable independently of one another, and the evaluation device is adapted to form a difference between the first measured value and the second measured value. A control device may be provided which adjusts the advancement based on the determined difference. A correspondingly designed method is also provided.
F16L 55/30 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
G05D 3/12 - Control of position or direction using feedback
A measuring device is provided for measuring an advancement of a cable of a sewer cleaning and/or sewer inspection system. A rotatably mounted magnet is designed such that the advancement of the cable can cause rotations of the at least one rotatably mounted magnet, wherein the magnet follows a movement of the cable in the radial direction during advancement of the cable. A corresponding method is also provided.
A pipe inspection and/or maintenance system is provided, having a control device, an image recording device and a feed device. The image recording device can be mechanically coupled to the feed device, and the image recording device and the feed device are operatively connected to one another via a first communication link. The feed device and the control device are operatively connected to one another via a second communication connection. The feed device has a processing unit which is operatively connected to the first communication connection and to the second communication connection, and the processing unit is adapted to receive image data from the image recording device by way of the first communication link, to process the received image data, and to transmit the processed image data to the control device by way of the second communication link. A corresponding method is also provided.
A sewer inspection or maintenance system is provided, at least comprising a carrier system, a satellite system which is movable relative to the carrier system, and a guide device coupled to the carrier system, along which the satellite system can be guided during a movement relative to the carrier system. The guide device can be extended or unfolded or rolled out from a stowed position into at least one position of use, so that the effective length of the guide device can be increased.
A cable reel is provided, in particular for a pipe inspection system, the cable reel having a frame and a cable receptacle. The cable receptacle is rotatably arranged on the frame, it being possible to wind a cable onto the cable receptacle and unwind it from the cable receptacle. The cable receptacle has an inner cage and an outer cage, with the diameter of the inner cage being smaller than the diameter of the outer cage. The inner cage is arranged coaxially with respect to the outer cage and is inside the outer cage. It is possible to rotate the inner cage and the outer cage independently of one another, and the inner cage is receives a first cable portion of the cable and the outer cage receives a second cable portion of the cable.
the monitoring device has a receiving device which is operationally coupled to the communication connection.
The transmitting device and the receiving device are adapted to transmit the digital video data at least via a sub-section of the communication connection in an analog manner according to an AHD standard. Also provided is a method for transmitting digital video data is provided.
An inspection or maintenance system is provided comprising an electrical interface, wherein the inspection or maintenance system comprises an inspection or maintenance unit and an external unit, which can be coupled to the inspection or maintenance unit electrically. The inspection or maintenance unit comprises a housing and the housing has a first electrically conducting portion and at least a second electrically conducting portion. The electrically conducting portions are electrically isolated from each other, the external unit comprises a first electrical contact and at least a second electrical contact, wherein the electrically conducting portions and the electrical contacts are configured such that the first electrical contact can be brought into electrical contact with the first electrically conducting portion and the at least one second electrical contact can be brought into electrical contact with the at least one second electrically conducting portion.
H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
H01R 13/64 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling
H01R 33/18 - Two-pole devices having only abutting contacts
B08B 9/04 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
Provided is a rinsing head for a pipe or sewer inspection system, comprising imaging means arranged at the front end and rinsing means arranged axially behind the imaging means. The rinsing means comprises a number of rinsing nozzles with openings arranged on its lateral surface and spaced apart from each other circumferentially. The rinsing nozzles are connected via to an inlet opening for pressurized water provided at the rear end of the rinsing means. A WLAN module is arranged within the rinsing head and coupled to a camera module of the imaging means operatively. An antenna unit of the WLAN module is arranged axially behind the rinsing nozzles with at least one antenna arranged at least partially radially around the inlet opening for pressurized water. The WLAN module and the antenna unit are adapted to transmit image and/or video data provided by the camera module to a control/display means.
B08B 9/049 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes having self-contained propelling means for moving the cleaning devices along the pipes
E03F 9/00 - Arrangements or fixed installations for cleaning sewer pipes, e.g. by flushing
B08B 9/04 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
A deflection device for an inspection device is provided, wherein the deflection device has a working appliance having a main body and a pivoting element. The pivoting element is arranged pivotably about a pivot axis relative to the main body, a flexible fixation element, having a first end and a second end, wherein the main body is arranged at the first end, and a pulling element having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the pulling element is fixed at the pivoting element, and wherein the second end of the pulling element is fixed in the region of the second end of the fixation element.
F16H 19/08 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and oscillating motion
F16L 55/26 - Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
G03B 37/00 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe
The invention relates to a device for an inspection system, in particular, to a sewer and pipe, respectively, inspection system comprising a rotation module, which is coupled to a pivoting housing, wherein the rotation module is rotatable about its longitudinal axis relatively to the pivoting housing, and wherein the rotation module comprises a slip ring for signal and energy transmission, respectively, between the rotation module and the pivoting housing.
Inspection system for inspection or cleaning of pipes (5), wherein the inspection system comprises an inspection or cleaning means (15) and a control means (10), and wherein the inspection system comprises a first transmission/receiver means (20; 40) assigned to the control means (10) and a second transmission/receiver means (30) assigned to the inspection or cleaning means (15) for wireless transmission of control or measurement data between the inspection or cleaning means (15) and the control means (10).
B08B 9/032 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing
B08B 13/00 - Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning
G01N 21/954 - Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores
E03F 7/12 - Installations enabling inspection personnel to drive along sewer canals
E03F 9/00 - Arrangements or fixed installations for cleaning sewer pipes, e.g. by flushing
H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
A quick change system for carriage wheels comprising an axle adapter and a lock for axial locking of a wheel on the axle adapter, wherein the lock has at least one locking member and a release cooperating with the locking member, wherein the locking member axially locks the wheel on the axle adapter in a locking position, and the release and the locking member cooperate such that during moving of the release, the locking member can be brought from the locking position into a releasing position, in which the wheel is released axially.
B08B 9/049 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes having self-contained propelling means for moving the cleaning devices along the pipes
E03F 9/00 - Arrangements or fixed installations for cleaning sewer pipes, e.g. by flushing
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic,
cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling,
checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus
and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting,
switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or
controlling electricity; apparatus for recording,
transmission or reproduction of sound or images, especially
cameras and camera systems for the inspection of pipe
systems and controlling devices therefor; calculating
machines, data processing equipment and computers.
34.
Inspection system with temperature measurement device
An inspection system, in particular, a sewer inspection system is provided, comprising a temperature measurement device, whereby the temperature measurement device is a pyrometer for contact-free measurement of a surface temperature of an object, in particular, a pipe wall. Advantageously, the pyrometer is configured as an infra-red temperature sensor.
An inspection system is provided, in particular, a pipe inspection system for inspection and/or cleaning of pipes, in particular, sewage pipes, whereby the inspection system comprises an inspection unit and a control unit, whereby the inspection system comprises a transmission-/reception means for wireless transmission of control and/or measurement data between the inspection unit and the control unit. Further, an inspection unit and a transmission-/reception unit suitable for this are provided.
H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
A lifting unit for pipe inspection systems for lifting a head unit, comprising a base support with a connection module for connection to a connection unit of a carriage, a lifting system with at least one lifting arm and a drive unit for deflecting the lifting arm relative to the base support via a rotation axis, as well as a head unit with a connection module for connection of inspection units, in particular cameras and illumination systems, wherein connectors of the carriage are at least partially lead to the connection module of the head unit.
The invention relates to a lifting unit (1) for pipe inspection systems for lifting a head unit, having a base support (23) with a connection module for connecting to a connection unit of a carriage (19), having a lifting system with at least one lifting arm and a drive for moving the lifting arm towards the base support about a rotational axis, and having a head unit with a connection module for connecting inspection units, in particular cameras and lighting systems. Carriage connections are at least partly ran to the connection module of the head unit.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, especially cameras and camera systems comprising cameras mounted on a crawler vehicle with or without extension arms, computer hardware and software, connection cables, all for the inspection of pipe systems and controlling devices for the remote observation and operation of cameras and camera systems for the inspection of pipe systems comprising remote controls, computer hardware and software, video display screens
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, especially cameras and camera systems for the inspection of pipe systems and controlling devices therefore; calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers.
