JP2018008689A - Support device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a support device which prevents limitation of a moving range of a survey device, which is caused when a cable is caught by an obstacle because the survey device is connected with a cable and remotely operated.SOLUTION: A support device 30 comprises: a support device casing 35 having a pulley for sending out or taking up a cable 14 for a survey device which is connected to the survey device, and a cable support part 34 for supporting the sending out and taking up of the cable 14 for the survey device; and a plurality of traveling parts 31 (31R, 31L) mounted to both ends of the support device casing 35 and arranged in series or in parallel. The support device is moved by the plurality of traveling parts 31 (31R, 31L) to a position where the cable 14 for the survey device is sent out or taken up.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a support device that supports, for example, an investigation device that investigates a structure.

  Various pipes are provided inside structures such as nuclear power plants and industrial plants, which may be too narrow for workers to pass through. In order to investigate the inside of such a structure, an investigation device that can be remotely operated by a worker using a controller has been used. The investigation device is connected to a controller installed outside via a cable, and performs a necessary investigation according to a control command received from the controller via the cable. And in order to enable an investigation apparatus to move efficiently inside the structure, for example, an investigation vehicle disclosed in Patent Document 1 has been proposed.

  This Patent Document 1 discloses an investigation vehicle in which a camera and a control board are mounted in the longitudinal direction of the upper part of a rectangular main body, and two sets of circular cross-section crawlers that are rotatable in two directions are attached to the lower part of the main body.

JP 2013-113597 A

  However, if the internal structure of the structure is complicated, the cable is likely to contact the floor or the cable is likely to be caught by an obstacle. Further, when the distance that the investigation device enters the structure becomes longer, the cable that the investigation device pulls becomes longer. For this reason, when the investigation device can no longer route the cable, the movement range of the investigation device is limited, and it is difficult to make the investigation device enter the target location.

  Although the cable is also connected to the investigation vehicle disclosed in Patent Document 1, the problem that the cable is difficult to route has not been solved.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a support device that supports the investigation device so as to enable the investigation to move over a long distance.

  A support device according to the present invention includes a pulley that feeds or winds up a cable for investigation device connected to the investigation device, and a cable support unit that supports feeding or winding of the cable for investigation device. A body and a plurality of traveling units attached to both ends of the support device casing and arranged in series or in parallel, and moved by the plurality of traveling units to a position where the cable for investigation device is sent out or wound up.

According to the present invention, the support device is moved by the plurality of traveling units to the position where the survey device cable is sent or taken up, and supports the sending or winding of the survey device cable. It becomes possible for the investigation apparatus connected to to move over a wide range and investigate.
Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will be clarified by the following description of embodiments.

It is the schematic which shows a mode that the inside of a nuclear reactor containment vessel is investigated using the investigation system which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of an internal structure of the investigation system which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware structural example of the computer which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention. It is the perspective view and operation | movement explanatory drawing which show the structural example and operation example of the assistance apparatus which drive | work the plane based on the 1st Example of this invention. 4A shows a configuration example of a support device in which a left wheel crawler and a right wheel crawler are arranged in parallel, and FIG. 4B shows an operation example of the left wheel crawler and the right wheel crawler of the support device traveling on a plane. It is the perspective view and operation | movement explanatory drawing which show the structural example of the assistance apparatus which drive | works the narrow part based on the 1st Example of this invention. FIG. 5A shows a configuration example of a support device in which a left wheel crawler and a right wheel crawler are arranged in series, and FIG. 5B shows an operation example of the left wheel crawler and the right wheel crawler of the support device that travels in a narrow space. It is an enlarged view of the shape variable part which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention. FIG. 6A shows an example of the shape variable portion provided in the left wheel crawler arranged in series with respect to the support device casing, and FIG. 6B is provided in the left wheel crawler arranged in parallel with the support device casing. The example of a shape variable part is shown. It is an enlarged view of the cable assistance part which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the fixing | fixed part which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention. FIG. 8A shows the state of the fixing unit when the support device is moving, and FIG. 8B shows the state of the fixing unit when the support device is fixed to the grating. It is a flowchart which shows the operation example of each part of the fixing | fixed part which the assistance apparatus control part which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention controls. It is an external view which shows the detailed structural example of the operation part with which the assistance apparatus controller which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention is provided. It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external structure of the investigation apparatus which drive | works the plane which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the investigation apparatus which drive | works the narrow part which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a process for every function of the investigation which the investigation apparatus control part which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention performs based on the image acquired from the camera part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the image displayed on the display part which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example which calculates the dose rate in the environment which imaged the investigation object based on the white point noise number contained in the image by the dose rate measurement part which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention. It is an external view which shows the detailed structural example of the operation part with which the investigation apparatus controller which concerns on the 1st Example of this invention is provided. It is a perspective view which shows the structural example of the camera part which concerns on the 2nd Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the measuring method of the distance from the investigation apparatus which concerns on the 2nd example of embodiment of this invention to an investigation object. FIG. 18A shows an example of a top view of the positional relationship between the investigation device and the investigation object, and FIG. 18B shows an example of an image in which the investigation object irradiated with the slit laser light is reflected. It is explanatory drawing which shows the method in which the self-position detection part which concerns on the 2nd Example of this invention calculates the self-position of an investigation apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the method of the self-position detection part which concerns on the 2nd Example of this invention calculating the height and clearance gap of the investigation object which exists ahead of an investigation apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the example of an internal structure of the investigation system which concerns on the 3rd Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the circular section crawler which concerns on the 4th Example of this invention. 22A is a top view of the circular cross section crawler, FIG. 22B is a bottom view of the circular cross section crawler, FIG. 22C is a front view of the circular cross section crawler, and FIG. 22D is a side view of the circular cross section crawler.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a configuration example and an operation example of the investigation system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the present specification and drawings, components having substantially the same function or configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.

<Composition of reactor building>
FIG. 1 shows a state in which the inside of the reactor containment vessel is investigated using the investigation system 15.

  A reactor containment vessel 2 is installed inside the reactor building 1. The reactor pressure vessel 3 and the pedestal 4 are installed inside the reactor containment vessel 2. The reactor pressure vessel 3 is held by a pedestal 4. The reactor containment vessel 2 is connected to a pressure suppression chamber 6 installed inside the torus chamber 5.

  Further, in the reactor containment vessel 2, a guide pipe 8 (hereinafter referred to as the inside of the guide pipe 8), which is a narrow pipe, is inserted into a through portion provided in a part of the reactor containment vessel 2. Part).) Is inserted. A lattice-shaped grating 9 is installed inside the reactor containment vessel 2 at substantially the same height as the reactor building floor 7. An opening 10 is formed in a part of the grating 9. At the bottom of the reactor containment vessel 2, a reactor pressure vessel bottom 11 is provided. The pedestal 4 in the vicinity of the reactor containment vessel 2 is provided with an opening 12 for an operator to enter and exit the pedestal 4.

  An investigation system 15 is used to investigate the inside of the reactor containment vessel 2. The survey system 15 includes a support device controller 20, a support device 30, a survey device controller 40, and a survey device 50. The support device controller 20 and the survey device controller 40 are provided outside the reactor building 1. On the other hand, the support device 30 and the survey device 50 enter the reactor containment vessel 2.

  The support device 30 is connected to the support device controller 20 by the support device cable 13. The investigation device 50 is connected to the investigation device controller 40 by the investigation device cable 14. When investigating the reactor containment vessel 2, the investigation device 50 and the support device 30 enter in order from the guide pipe 8 toward the inside of the reactor containment vessel 2, and the investigation is performed from the end of the guide pipe 8 inside the reactor containment vessel 2. The device descends to the grating 9 in the order of the device 50 and the support device 30. The support device 30 is fixed on the grating 9 and supports the sending or winding of the investigation device cable 14. The investigation device 50 descends from the opening 10 to the reactor pressure vessel bottom 11, and the investigation device 50 moves the reactor pressure vessel bottom 11 and performs a predetermined investigation.

  When the internal investigation of the reactor containment vessel 2 is completed, the support device 30 and the investigation device 50 return to the end of the guide pipe 8. And the support apparatus 30 and the investigation apparatus 50 are pulled up to the guide pipe 8 in order by a winch provided outside the reactor building 1. Thereafter, the support device 30 and the investigation device 50 travel inside the guide pipe 8, exit from the reactor containment vessel 2 and the reactor building 1, and are collected by workers.

<Example of survey system configuration>
FIG. 2 shows an internal configuration example of the investigation system 15.

  The support device controller 20 includes a display unit 21, a support device control unit 22, and an operation unit 23. The support device controller 20 controls the operation of the support device 30 via the support device cable 13.

The display unit 21 displays an operation state of each unit of the support device 30, a moving distance of the support device 30, and the like.
The support device control unit 22 controls the operation of the support device 30 based on an operation input from the operation unit 23 or causes the display unit 21 to display the status of the support device 30.
The operation unit 23 receives an operation input for the worker to cause the support device 30 to perform a predetermined operation.

The support device 30 includes a travel unit 31 (an example of a second travel unit), a shape variable unit 32, a fixed unit 33, and a cable support unit 34.
The traveling unit 31 includes a left wheel crawler 31L and a right wheel crawler 31R (see FIGS. 4 and 5 described later). Each crawler rotates forward and backward to move the support device 30 in an arbitrary direction. Then, the support device 30 is moved by the traveling unit 31 to a position where the survey device cable 14 is sent out or taken up.

The shape variable unit 32 arranges the crawlers of the support device 30 in parallel if the place where the support device 30 travels is a plane (see FIG. 4A described later), and the crawler of the support device 30 if it is a narrow portion. It arrange | positions in series (refer FIG. 5A mentioned later).
The fixing unit 33 fixes the support device 30 to the grating 9. This fixed position is a position where the support device 30 sends out or winds up the investigation device cable 14.
The cable support unit 34 supports sending or winding of the investigation device cable 14.

  The investigation device controller 40 includes a display unit 41, an investigation device control unit 42, and an operation unit 43. Then, the investigation device controller 40 controls the operation of the investigation device 50 via the investigation device cable 14.

The display unit 41 displays an operation state of each unit of the survey device 50, a moving distance of the survey device 50, an image captured by the camera unit 53 of the survey device 50, and the like.
The investigation device control unit 42 performs a predetermined investigation based on an image acquired from the camera unit 53 via the investigation device cable 14. Therefore, the investigation device control unit 42 controls the operations of the traveling unit 51 (an example of the first traveling unit), the shape variable unit 52, and the camera unit 53 of the investigation device 50. For example, the investigation device control unit 42 controls the operation of the investigation device 50 based on an operation input from the operation unit 43 or displays the state of the investigation device 50 on the display unit 41.
The operation unit 43 receives an operation input for the worker to cause the investigation device 50 to perform a predetermined operation.

The investigation apparatus control unit 42 includes a self-position detection unit 42a, a temperature measurement unit 42b, and a dose rate measurement unit 42c.
The self-position detection unit 42a detects the current position of the investigation device 50.
The temperature measuring unit 42b measures the temperature of the investigation object.
The dose rate measurement unit 42c measures a radiation dose rate (hereinafter, abbreviated as “dose rate”) in an environment where the investigation target exists.
Detailed processing examples of the functions of the self-position detecting unit 42a, the temperature measuring unit 42b, and the dose rate measuring unit 42c are shown in FIG.

The investigation device 50 includes a traveling unit 51, a shape variable unit 52, and a camera unit 53.
The traveling unit 51 includes a left wheel crawler 51L and a right wheel crawler 51R (see FIGS. 11 and 12 described later), similarly to the traveling unit 31 described above. Each crawler rotates forward and reverse to move the investigation device 50 in an arbitrary direction. Then, the investigation device 50 is moved by the traveling unit 51 to a position where the investigation object is examined.

  Similar to the shape variable unit 32 described above, the shape variable unit 52 arranges the crawlers of the survey device 50 in parallel if the place where the survey device 50 travels is a plane (see FIG. 11 to be described later). If so, the crawlers of the investigation device 50 are arranged in series (see FIG. 12 described later). The camera unit 53 can capture the investigation object as a moving image or a still image (hereinafter collectively referred to as “image”) with visible light including infrared light or visible light not including infrared light. And the camera part 53 outputs the image which imaged the investigation target object to the cable 14 for investigation apparatuses. The investigation device control unit 42 receives an image from the camera unit 53 via the investigation device cable 14.

  Note that the support device 30 and the survey device 50 according to the present embodiment are not electrically connected. However, by integrating the support device cable 13 and the survey device cable 14 and dividing the signal in the support device 30, it is also possible to transmit and receive necessary signals between the support device 30 and the survey device 50. It is.

<Example of computer hardware configuration>
Next, a hardware configuration example of the computer 60 configuring the support device controller 20 and the survey device controller 40 will be described.
FIG. 3 shows a hardware configuration example of the computer 60.

  The computer 60 is hardware used as a so-called computer. The computer 60 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 61, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 62, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 63 respectively connected to a bus 64. The computer 60 further includes a display unit 65, an operation unit 66, a nonvolatile storage 67, and a cable interface 68.

  The CPU 61 reads out the program code of the software that realizes each function according to the present embodiment from the ROM 62 and executes it. In the RAM 63, variables, parameters, and the like generated during the arithmetic processing are temporarily written. The functions of the support device control unit 22 and the survey device control unit 42 illustrated in FIG. In FIG. 2, configurations corresponding to the ROM 62 and the RAM 63 are not shown.

  The display unit 65 is, for example, a liquid crystal display monitor, and displays the results of processing performed by the computer 60 to the worker. For example, a keyboard, a joystick, a button switch, or the like is used for the operation unit 66, and an operator can perform predetermined operation inputs and instructions. The display unit 65 corresponds to the display units 21 and 41 shown in FIG. 2, and the operation unit 66 corresponds to the operation units 23 and 43 shown in FIG.

  As the nonvolatile storage 67, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD), a flexible disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, or the like is used. In the nonvolatile storage 67, a program for operating the computer 60 is recorded in addition to the OS (Operating System) and various parameters. As the cable interface 68, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like is used. In the support device controller 20, the support device cable 13 is connected to the cable interface 68, and various data can be transmitted and received between the support device controller 20 and the support device 30. In the investigation device controller 40, the investigation device cable 14 is connected to the cable interface 68, and various data can be transmitted and received between the investigation device controller 40 and the investigation device 50. In FIG. 2, configurations corresponding to the nonvolatile storage 67 and the cable interface 68 are not shown.

<Shape of the support device traveling on a plane>
Next, a configuration example and an operation example of the support device 30 will be described separately when the support device 30 travels on a plane and when the support device 30 travels in a narrow part.
FIG. 4 shows a configuration example and an operation example of the support device 30 traveling on a plane. 4A shows a configuration example of the support device 30 in which the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R are arranged in parallel, and FIG. 4B shows an operation example of the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R of the support device 30 traveling on a plane. Indicates.

  The support device 30 changes the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R shown in FIG. 5A, which will be described later, from a series arrangement to a parallel arrangement during planar traveling in which the grating 9 is moved. Here, the arrow A1 is the forward direction of the support device 30, and the arrow A2 is the reverse direction of the support device 30. Further, the arrow A3 is the right turning direction of the support device 30, and the arrow A4 is the left turning direction of the support device 30.

  The support device 30 includes a support device housing 35 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and a left wheel crawler 31L and a right wheel crawler 31R attached to both ends of the support device housing 35. The support device housing 35 includes a placement plate 39 on which various components are placed. The mounting plate 39 has a substantially rectangular shape, and both ends protrude in the longitudinal direction of the support device housing 35. On the mounting plate 39, a shape variable section 32 and a cable support section 34 are provided. Configuration examples and operation examples of the shape variable unit 32 and the cable support unit 34 will be described later.

  The left wheel crawler 31 </ b> L and the right wheel crawler 31 </ b> R are attached to the support device housing 35 via the shape variable unit 32. The left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R are used as an example of the traveling unit 31. The support device 30 travels in the rotation direction (one direction) of the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R. The left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R are provided with a plurality of outwards to prevent slipping. The attachment angle of the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R with respect to the longitudinal direction of the support device housing 35 is variable by the shape variable section 32. The left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R are arranged in series or in parallel by the shape variable section 32.

Also, fixed portions 33 are provided on the upper portions of the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R, respectively. A configuration example and operation example of the fixing unit 33 will be described later.
One end of the support device cable 13 is connected to the left wheel crawler 31L.

  FIG. 4B is a list of operation modes when the support device 30 travels on a flat surface and the rotation directions of the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R. As shown in this list, when both the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R rotate normally, the support device 30 moves forward in the direction of the arrow A1. When both the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R are reversely rotated, the support device 30 moves backward in the arrow A2 direction. Further, when the left wheel crawler 31L rotates forward and the right wheel crawler 31R rotates reversely, the support device 30 turns to the right in the arrow A3 direction. Further, when the left wheel crawler 31L rotates reversely and the right wheel crawler 31R rotates forward, the support device 30 turns left in the direction of arrow A4.

<Shape of the support device that travels in a narrow space>
FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the support device 30 that travels in a narrow space. FIG. 5A shows a configuration example of the support device 30 in which the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R are arranged in series, and FIG. 5B shows the operation of the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R of the support device 30 that travels in a narrow portion. An example is shown.

When moving the narrow portion, the support device 30 is transformed from the parallel arrangement of the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R shown in FIG. 4A to the serial arrangement shown in FIG. 5A.
FIG. 5B is a list of operation modes when the support device 30 travels in a narrow portion and the rotation directions of the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R. As shown in this list, when the left wheel crawler 31L rotates in the forward direction and the right wheel crawler 31R rotates in the reverse direction, the support device 30 moves forward in the arrow A1 direction. When the left wheel crawler 31L rotates reversely and the right wheel crawler 31R rotates forward, the support device 30 moves backward in the arrow A2 direction.

<Configuration example and operation example of shape variable section>
Next, a configuration example and an operation example of the shape variable unit 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the shape variable unit 32. 6A shows an example of the shape variable portion 32 provided in the left wheel crawler 31L arranged in series with respect to the support device housing 35, and FIG. 6B shows the left wheel arranged in parallel with the support device housing 35. The example of the shape variable part 32 provided in the crawler 31L is shown. Here, the shape variable part 32 provided in the left wheel crawler 31L will be described.

The shape changing section 32 includes a shape changing motor 32a, a shape changing worm gear 32b, and a geared shaft 32c.
The shape changing motor 32a is attached to the upper part of the left wheel crawler 31L. The variable shape worm gear 32b is connected to the variable shape motor 32a along the rotation axis of the variable shape motor 32a. A geared shaft 32 c is attached on the mounting plate 39. The geared shaft 32 c is fixed to both ends of the mounting plate 39.

  When the rotation shaft of the shape changing motor 32a rotates forward, the shape changing worm gear 32b rotates in the same direction as the rotation direction of the rotation shaft of the shape changing motor 32a. The geared shaft 32c rotates in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the shape-changing worm gear 32b. Thereby, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6B, the connection angle of the left wheel crawler 31L with respect to the longitudinal direction of the support device housing 35 changes. On the other hand, when the rotation shaft of the shape changing motor 32a rotates in the reverse direction, the connection angle of the left wheel crawler 31L with respect to the longitudinal direction of the support device housing 35 changes as shown in FIGS. 6B to 6A. Such a configuration and operation are the same for the shape variable portion 32 provided in the right wheel crawler 31R.

<Example of configuration and operation of cable support unit>
Next, a configuration example and an operation example of the cable support unit 34 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the cable support unit 34.

  The support device 30 includes an active pulley 37 a for feeding a cable, a passive pulley 38, and an active pulley 37 b for winding a cable, which are arranged substantially linearly on the placement plate 39. The cable feeding active pulley 37a is driven by a cable feeding motor 35a and a cable feeding worm gear 36a. The cable winding active pulley 37b is driven by a cable winding motor 35b and a cable winding worm gear 36b. The cable drawing active pulley 37a, the cable winding active pulley 37b, and the passive pulley 38 sandwich the investigation device cable 14. Then, the cable feeding active pulley 37a, the cable winding active pulley 37b, and the passive pulley 38 are linked to feed or wind up the investigation device cable 14.

Next, a detailed operation example of each pulley will be described.
When the support device 30 feeds the investigation device cable 14 toward the investigation device 50, the cable feeding motor 35a rotates the cable feeding worm gear 36a. As a result, the cable feeding active pulley 37a that contacts the cable feeding worm gear 36a rotates. A part of the investigation device cable 14 is in close contact with the cable feeding active pulley 37a. With the rotation of the cable feeding active pulley 37a, the investigation device cable 14 is fed out.

When the support device 30 winds the investigation device cable 14 to the investigation device controller 40 side, the cable winding motor 35b rotates the cable winding worm gear 36b. As a result, the cable winding active pulley 37b that contacts the cable winding worm gear 36b rotates. A part of the investigation device cable 14 is in close contact with the cable winding active pulley 37b. With the rotation of the cable winding active pulley 37b, the investigation device cable 14 is wound.
As described above, the cable support unit 34 feeds or winds the cable 14 for the investigation apparatus by rotating the two cable feeding motors 35a forward and backward.

  The passive pulley 38 presses the investigation device cable 14 against the side surface of the cable drawing active pulley 37a and the side surface of the cable winding active pulley 37b. As a result, the investigation device cable 14 is less likely to slip in the cable drawing active pulley 37a and the cable winding active pulley 37b. The passive pulley 38 is attached for the purpose of buffering the force applied to the investigation device cable 14. By using the passive pulley 38 in this way, the support device 30 can stably feed the investigation device cable 14.

In FIG. 4A, the portions of the cable pulling active pulley 37a, the cable winding active pulley 37b, and the passive pulley 38 that are in contact with the investigation device cable 14 are shown in a columnar shape. It is good also as the shape dented. In the pulley having such a shape, the contact area between the recessed side surface of each pulley and the side surface of the investigation device cable 14 is widened, and the frictional force between the side surface portion of each pulley and the side surface of the investigation device cable 14 is increased. . For this reason, the investigation device cable 14 is less likely to slip freely from each pulley.
Further, a cover that covers the entire cable support portion 34 may be provided on the mounting plate 39 to prevent the investigation device cable 14 from being detached from each pulley.

<Configuration Example and Operation Example of Fixed Unit 33>
Next, a configuration example and an operation example of the fixing portion 33 attached to the right wheel crawler 31R will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of the fixing portion 33. FIG. 8A shows the state of the fixing unit 33 when the support device 30 is moving, and FIG. 8B shows the state of the fixing unit 33 when the support device 30 is fixed to the grating 9.

  The fixing unit 33 includes a fixing jig lifting motor 33a, a fixing jig lifting drum 33b, a fixing jig deformation motor 33c, a fixing jig lifting wire 33d, a fixing jig deformation wire 33e, a fixing jig 33f, and a fixing jig deformation instruction. A ring 33g is provided.

  A fixing jig raising / lowering drum 33b is attached to the rotating shaft of the fixing jig raising / lowering motor 33a. A fixing jig raising / lowering wire 33d is wound around the fixing jig raising / lowering drum 33b, and the fixing jig 33f is moved up and down in accordance with the driving of the fixing jig raising / lowering motor 33a. The fixing jig deformation motor 33c feeds out or winds up the fixing jig lifting wire 33d. The fixing jig 33f is two rod-like objects. A fixing jig lifting wire 33d is connected to one end of the fixing jig 33f (a fulcrum portion where the fixing jig 33f opens and closes), and the other end of the fixing jig 33f is connected to the other end. The fixing jig deformation wire 33e is connected. Further, a fixing jig deformation instruction ring 33g is provided at one end of the fixing jig 33f. The fixing jig lifting / lowering wire 33d and the fixing jig deformation wire 33e are passed through the fixing jig deformation instruction ring 33g.

  FIG. 9 shows an operation example of each unit of the fixing unit 33 controlled by the support device control unit 22.

  The support device control unit 22 starts a process for selecting whether the support device 30 is fixed to the grating 9 by the fixing unit 33 or whether the fixing unit 33 is fixed (S1). And the assistance apparatus control part 22 selects fixation or cancellation | release of the assistance apparatus 30 by the operation input from the operation part 23 (S2).

  When the fixing of the support device 30 is selected by the operation unit 23, the support device control unit 22 moves the support device 30 to a predetermined position of the grating 9 (S3). Then, the support device controller 22 drives the fixing jig lifting / lowering motor 33a, rotates the fixing jig lifting / lowering drum 33b, extends the fixing jig lifting / lowering wire 33d, and lowers the fixing jig 33f to the lower surface of the grating 9. (S4).

  At this time, the fixing jig 33f moves up and down in a closed state (the state shown in FIG. 8A). The horizontal width of the closed fixing jig 33 f is narrower than the gap width of the grating 9. For this reason, the fixing jig 33 f easily passes through the gap of the grating 9. The support device control unit 22 stops the rotation of the fixing jig lifting drum 33b when the fixing jig 33f descends to the lower surface of the grating 9.

  Next, the support device control unit 22 drives the fixing jig deformation motor 33c and winds the fixing jig deformation wire 33e around the rotation shaft of the fixing jig deformation motor 33c (S5). At this time, the fixing jig deformation wire 33e moves inside the fixing jig deformation instruction ring 33g, and the fixing jig 33f opens as shown in FIG. 8B. In FIG. 8B, in order to show the relationship between the grating 9 and the fixing jig 33f, the right wheel crawler 31R is lifted from the grating 9, but the right wheel crawler 31R is actually in contact with the upper surface of the grating 9. Yes.

  Then, the support device control unit 22 drives the fixing jig lifting / lowering motor 33a to reversely rotate the fixing jig lifting / lowering drum 33b and winds up the fixing jig lifting / lowering wire 33d until the fixing jig 33f hits the grating 9 ( S6) The fixing operation of the support device 30 is finished (S10). Since the horizontal width of the fixing jig 33 f opened horizontally is wider than the width of the gap of the grating 9, the fixing jig 33 f cannot be removed from the grating 9. The support device 30 is fixed on the grating 9 by the fixing jig 33 f being caught in the gap of the grating 9.

  When the support device controller 20 moves the support device 30, it is necessary to remove the fixing jig 33 f from the grating 9. At this time, in step S2, the support apparatus control unit 22 selects the release of the fixing unit 33 based on the operation input from the operation unit 23 (S2).

  When the fixing of the fixing unit 33 is selected by the operation unit 23, the support device control unit 22 drives the fixing jig lifting motor 33a and rotates the fixing jig lifting drum 33b to fix the fixing jig lifting wire 33d. Is extended and the fixing of the fixing portion 33 is released (S7). At this time, the fixing jig 33 f in contact with the lower surface of the grating 9 is separated from the lower surface of the grating 9.

  Next, the support device controller 22 drives the fixing jig deformation motor 33c, extends the fixing jig deformation wire 33e, and closes the fixing jig 33f (S8). Then, the support device controller 22 drives the fixing jig lifting / lowering motor 33a, rotates the fixing jig lifting / lowering drum 33b, winds up the fixing jig lifting / lowering wire 33d (S9), and releases the fixation of the fixing section 33. Is finished (S10). At this time, the support device control unit 22 raises the fixing jig 33f on the upper surface, and stores the fixing jig 33f in a storage unit (not shown) provided on the side surface of the right wheel crawler 31R. Thereafter, the support device control unit 22 moves the support device 30.

The fixing portion 33 attached to the left wheel crawler 31L operates in the same manner as the fixing portion 33 attached to the right wheel crawler 31R.
Further, as the fixing portion 33, for example, outriggers may be provided on the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R. Further, as the fixing jig, for example, a sandwiching mechanism that sandwiches the grating of the grating 9 may be used.

<Configuration example of support controller>
FIG. 10 shows a detailed configuration example of the operation unit 23 provided in the support apparatus controller 20. Illustration of the display unit 21 is omitted.
The operation unit 23 includes a power LED (Light Emitting Diode) 101, a crawler controller 102, a shape variable controller 103, and a cable support controller 104.

  When an operator turns on a power button (not shown), the power LED 101 is lit. By turning on the power supply LED 101, the worker can confirm that the support device 30 is in a state of accepting an operation. The worker operates the crawler controller 102, the shape variable controller 103, and the cable support controller 104 to control the support device 30. Thereafter, when the worker turns off the power button, the power LED 101 is turned off. At this time, the worker can confirm that the support device 30 stops operating and the support device 30 is not in a state of accepting an operation.

  The crawler controller 102 includes a joystick 102a that allows an operator to operate the support device 30 while tilting in a cross direction. When the worker tilts the joystick 102a in the vertical direction 102b, the support device 30 moves back and forth. Further, when the worker tilts the joystick 102a in the left-right direction 102c, the support device 30 performs a left-right turning operation.

The variable shape controller 103 can control the left wheel crawler 31L and the right wheel crawler 31R individually with the direction of the arrow A1 of the support device housing 35 as the front. The variable shape controller 103 includes buttons 103a to 103d.
The button 103a is used to arrange the left wheel crawler 31L in series with the support apparatus housing 35, and the button 103b is used to arrange the left wheel crawler 31L in parallel to the support apparatus housing 35. The button 103c is used to place the right wheel crawler 31R in series with the support device housing 35, and the button 103d is used to place the right wheel crawler 31R in parallel with the support device housing 35. It is done.

Further, the cable support controller 104 controls the fixing unit 33 in order to fix the support device 30 to the grating 9 in the vicinity of the opening 10. The cable support controller 104 includes buttons 104a to 104f, and an operation input is performed to the support device control unit 22 when an operator presses each button.
The fixing portion lowering button 104a gives an instruction to extend the fixing jig lifting wire 33d and lower the fixing jig 33f. The fixing part raising button 104b winds up the fixing jig lifting wire 33d and gives an instruction to raise the fixing jig 33f. The fixing portion unfolding button 104c feeds the fixing jig deformation wire 33e and opens the fixing jig 33f, and the fixing portion storage button 104d instructs to wind the fixing jig deformation wire 33e and close the fixing jig 33f. Then, after the support device 30 is fixed to the grating 9, the buttons 104e and 104f become effective. The cable delivery button 104e gives an instruction to send out the investigation device cable 14, and the cable take-up button 104f gives an instruction to take up the investigation device cable 14.

<Shape of survey device traveling on a flat surface>
Next, a configuration example and an operation example of the investigation device 50 will be described.
FIG. 11 shows an example of the external configuration of the investigation device 50 traveling on a plane. Here, the investigation device 50 in which the left wheel crawler 51L and the right wheel crawler 51R are arranged in parallel will be described. Arrows A1 to A4 shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 indicate the traveling direction or turning direction of the investigation device 50, similarly to the arrows A1 to A4 shown in FIG.

  The investigation device 50 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped investigation device casing 57, and a left wheel crawler 51L and a right wheel crawler 51R attached to both ends of the investigation device casing 57. The left wheel crawler 51L and the right wheel crawler 51R are used as an example of the traveling unit 51 and travel in the rotation direction (one direction) of the left wheel crawler 51L and the right wheel crawler 51R. The investigation device cable 14 is connected to the left wheel crawler 51L.

  The investigation device 50 includes a left wheel crawler 51L and a right wheel crawler 51R arranged in series during a straight traveling traveling through a narrow portion, and a left wheel crawler 51L during a planar traveling that moves the grating 9 or the reactor pressure vessel bottom 11. Right wheel crawler 51R is arranged in parallel.

  The investigation apparatus housing 57 includes a placement plate 59 on which various components are placed. The mounting plate 59 has a substantially rectangular shape, and both ends protrude in the longitudinal direction of the investigation device casing 57. On the mounting plate 59, a shape variable section 52 and a camera section 53 are provided. The left wheel crawler 51 </ b> L and the right wheel crawler 51 </ b> R are attached to the investigation device casing 57 via the shape variable portion 52. The shape variable section 52 has the same configuration as the shape variable section 32 shown in FIG. 4A described above, and operates in the same manner as the shape variable section 32. For this reason, the attachment angle of the left wheel crawler 51L and the right wheel crawler 51R with respect to the investigation device casing 57 is variable by the shape variable section 52. The left wheel crawler 51 </ b> L and the right wheel crawler 51 </ b> R are arranged in series or in parallel with the investigation device housing 57 by the shape variable unit 52.

  The camera unit 53 includes a camera pan mechanism unit 54, a camera tilt mechanism unit 55, and a camera body 56 (camera barrel). By the operation of the camera pan mechanism unit 54 and the camera tilt mechanism unit 55, the orientation of the camera body 56 can be changed vertically and horizontally.

  The camera pan mechanism unit 54 is placed on the placement plate 59. The camera pan mechanism 54 includes a camera pan motor 54a, a camera pan worm gear 54b, and a camera pan gear 54c. When the camera pan motor 54a is driven, the camera pan worm gear 54b connected to the rotating shaft of the camera pan motor 54a rotates, and the camera pan gear 54c connected to the camera pan worm gear 54b rotates. When the camera pan gear 54c rotates, the camera body 56 attached integrally with the camera pan gear 54c performs a horizontal plane operation, that is, a pan operation. The pan operation is used not only for the purpose of shaking the camera body 56 left and right in a horizontal plane, but also for the purpose of changing the orientation of the camera body 56 when the investigation device 50 passes through the narrow portion as shown in FIG.

  The camera tilt mechanism 55 is provided on the camera pan gear 54c. The camera tilt mechanism 55 includes a camera tilt motor 55a, a camera tilt worm gear 55b, and a camera tilt gear 55c. When the camera tilt motor 55a rotates, the camera tilt worm gear 55b connected to the rotation shaft of the camera tilt motor 55a rotates and is connected to the camera tilt worm gear 55b. The working gear 55c rotates. With this camera tilt gear 55c, the camera body 56 performs a vertical in-plane operation, that is, a tilt operation. By combining the camera pan mechanism unit 54 and the camera tilt mechanism unit 55, the camera unit 53 can capture a wide range.

  A part of the survey apparatus housing 57 on the arrow A1 direction side is cut out in a substantially semi-elliptical shape. For this reason, when the camera body 56 faces directly below, it is possible to image the floor surface where the investigation device 50 is located. Further, if the position of the camera tilt gear 55c with respect to the side surface of the camera body 56 is changed, the tilt angle of the camera body 56 can be adjusted.

<Shape of the survey device that travels in narrow spaces>
FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of the investigation device 50 that travels in a narrow space. Here, the investigation device 50 in which the left wheel crawler 51L and the right wheel crawler 51R are arranged in series will be described.

  In the investigation device 50, the left wheel crawler 51L, the investigation device housing 57, and the right wheel crawler 51R are arranged in series by driving the shape variable unit 52. Further, as described above, the camera pan mechanism unit 54 performs the pan operation, thereby changing the orientation of the camera body 56 in accordance with the traveling direction of the investigation device 50. Thereby, the protrusion of the camera body 56 from the side surface of the investigation apparatus housing 57 is suppressed. And the investigation apparatus 50 can drive | work a narrow part.

  The camera body 56 includes an infrared cut filter 56a, a lens 56b, an image sensor 56c, a laser light source 56d, and an LED illumination unit 56e. The infrared cut filter 56 a can be removed from the optical axis of the camera body 56. The lens 56b is used to collect image light. For example, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) imager is used as the imaging device 56c, and image data is output by an image signal generated by image light imaged on the surface. The laser light source 56d emits laser light and is used to measure the distance from the investigation device 50 to the investigation object (see FIGS. 17 to 20 described later). The LED illumination unit 56e is provided to illuminate the investigation object in the imaging direction. The LED illumination unit 56e is controlled to be turned on or off by the investigation device controller 40. Further, in the camera main body 56, the lens 56b moves in the optical axis direction, so that the object to be investigated can be focused or zoomed.

  When imaging with visible light with the camera body 56 facing the object to be investigated, an infrared cut filter 56a is provided in front of the lens 56b to cut infrared rays. As a result, only visible light from which infrared rays have been cut passes through the lens 56b, and image light forms an image on the imaging surface of the imaging element 56c. However, when imaging with infrared rays (for example, with temperature measurement), the infrared cut filter 56a is slid and the infrared cut filter 56a is removed from the lens 56b. Thereby, only infrared rays pass through the lens 56b, and image light by infrared rays forms an image on the imaging surface of the imaging element 56c. Then, the image sensor 56c outputs the image data to the investigation device cable 14.

<Processing example of investigation device control unit>
Next, processing examples for the investigation device control unit 42 to perform various investigations based on images acquired from the camera unit 53 of the investigation device 50 will be described.
FIG. 13 shows the contents of processing for each investigation function performed by the investigation apparatus control unit 42 based on the image acquired from the camera unit 53.

  The investigation device 50 starts investigation of the investigation object (S11). In this investigation, the investigation apparatus control unit 42 selects a function according to the purpose of the investigation (S12). There are three types of functions selected by the investigation device control unit 42: a self-position detection function, a temperature measurement function, and a dose rate measurement function, which are processed by the self-position detection unit 42a, the temperature measurement unit 42b, and the dose rate measurement unit 42c, respectively. Is done.

  When the investigation device control unit 42 selects the self-position detection function, the self-position detection unit 42a starts the self-position detection process. First, the self-position detecting unit 42a instructs the camera unit 53 to fix the camera body 56 downward (S13). However, if the camera body 56 is faced directly downward, the image displayed on the display unit 41 is only the surface of the reactor pressure vessel bottom 11, making it difficult for an operator to operate the investigation device 50 while viewing the image. Become.

For this reason, the self-position detection unit 42a instructs the camera unit 53 to fix the camera body 56 at an angle (for example, 45 degrees downward with respect to the horizontal plane) such that the image includes the state of the traveling direction of the investigation device 50. To do. This angle differs depending on the angle of view of the lens 56b and the angle of the camera tilt mechanism 55. For this reason, the worker displays the display unit 4
Whether the tilt of the camera body 56 is good or not is determined while viewing the image displayed in FIG. Next, the self-position detecting unit 42a initializes the self-position of the investigation device 50 (S14).

  The self-position detection unit 42a assigns coordinates (0, 0) as the origin of relative coordinates, or assigns absolute coordinates (X0, Y0) to the initial position based on the arrangement data of the investigation object that is known in advance. As a result, the self-position of the investigation device 50 is initialized. Thereafter, the self-position detection unit 42a acquires an initial image (S15), and proceeds to a two-dimensional movement amount calculation process (S16).

  The self-position detection unit 42a that has shifted to the two-dimensional movement amount calculation process acquires an image captured by the image sensor 56c (S17), and calculates a two-dimensional correlation with the images acquired up to the previous time (S18). The self-position detection unit 42a calculates a two-dimensional correlation with the initial image acquired in step S15 when the process of step S16 is performed for the first time.

  Next, the self-position detecting unit 42a calculates the two-dimensional movement amount of the investigation device 50 based on the result of calculating the two-dimensional correlation (S19). Next, the self-position detector 42a corrects the self-position by adding the two-dimensional movement amount calculated in step S19 to the self-position calculated up to the previous time (S20), and the corrected self-position is displayed on the display unit. 41 (S21). Thereby, the worker can grasp the current position of the investigation device 50.

  Note that the investigation apparatus control unit 42 is not only positioned when the investigation apparatus 50 approaches the object to be investigated, but also when the investigation apparatus 50 travels on a narrow surface, the grating 9, the reactor pressure vessel bottom 11 or the like. The detection function can be selected. Then, the self-position detection unit 42a repeatedly performs the two-dimensional movement amount calculation process from steps S16 to S21 while the research apparatus 50 is running, and detects the self-position of the research apparatus 50. The self-position detection unit 42a stops when it arrives at a position where the investigation device 50 investigates the investigation object, or when the investigation device control unit 42 selects another function of temperature measurement or dose rate measurement. The detection process is terminated (S31). For this reason, the function selection process of step S2 can be interrupted during the execution of the two-dimensional movement amount calculation process.

  When the investigation device control unit 42 selects the temperature measurement by the function selection process in step S2, the temperature measurement unit 42b starts the temperature measurement process. Then, the temperature measuring unit 42b drives the camera pan mechanism unit 54 or the camera tilt mechanism unit 55 to point the lens 56b of the camera body 56 toward the investigation target (S22). Next, the temperature measurement unit 42b removes the infrared cut filter 56a, and transmits infrared rays to the lens 56b in addition to visible rays (S23).

  Then, the temperature measuring unit 42b acquires image data of an infrared image captured by the image sensor 56c (S24), and analyzes a histogram in the infrared image (S25). Finally, the temperature measurement unit 42b outputs the temperature distribution of the investigation object to the display unit 41 based on the correspondence between the points indicated in the infrared image and the histogram (S26), and ends the process (S31).

  Further, when the investigation apparatus control unit 42 selects the dose rate measurement by the function selection process in step S2, the dose rate measurement unit 42c starts the dose rate measurement process. Then, the dose rate measurement unit 42c turns off the illumination of the LED illumination unit 56e (S27). In addition, when the illumination of the LED illumination unit 56e is turned off, the area around the investigation object becomes dark, so that it is difficult for the worker to understand the position of the investigation object. For this reason, in step S27, the dose rate measurement unit 42c may darken the illumination of the LED illumination unit 56e so that the operator can visually recognize the white spot noise of the radiation generated in the image.

  Next, the dose rate measurement unit 42c acquires an image from the camera unit 53 (S28), performs binarization processing on the image, and then counts the number of independent white spots generated in the image (S29). This white spot is noise generated when radiation passes through the image sensor 56c, and indicates that the more white spots generated in the image, the higher the dose rate. Then, the dose rate measurement unit 42c outputs the dose rate of the place where the investigation device 50 is located to the display unit 41 (S30), and ends the process (S31).

  It should be noted that the investigation device control unit 42 may select the self-position detection function through the processes of steps S1 and S2 at the timing when the worker turns on the power of the investigation device controller 40. Further, at the timing when the worker turns off the power of the investigation device controller 40, the investigation device controller 42 holds the final self-position. Then, the final self-position can be displayed on the display unit 41 as the current position of the investigation device 50 at the timing when the worker turns on the power of the investigation device controller 40 again.

Next, an example of an image used by the dose rate measurement unit 42c when measuring the dose rate will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 14 shows an example of an image displayed on the display unit 41. Illustration of the display unit 41 is omitted.

  When radiation enters the image sensor 56c, random white spot noise is generated in an image acquired by the dose rate measurement unit 42c. When the camera unit 53 captures an investigation object in an environment with a high dose rate, an image 71 containing a lot of white spot noise is displayed on the display unit 41. In addition, when the camera unit 53 captures an investigation object in an environment where the dose rate is low, an image 72 in which the amount of white spot noise is smaller than that of the image 71 is displayed on the display unit 41. On the other hand, when the camera unit 53 images the investigation object in an environment that is not affected by radiation, an image 73 in which no white spot noise is generated is displayed on the display unit 41.

  FIG. 15 shows an example in which the dose rate measurement unit 42c calculates the dose rate in an environment in which the investigation object is imaged based on the number of white spot noises included in the image.

  The dose rate measurement unit 42c has a conversion graph 74 for converting the number of white spot noises to a dose rate. This conversion graph 74 indicates that the dose rate is determined corresponding to the number of white spot noises included in one screen. Therefore, the dose rate measuring unit 42c can obtain the dose rate from the number of white spot noises counted in the image.

<Configuration example of survey device controller>
FIG. 16 shows a detailed configuration example of the operation unit 43 provided in the investigation device controller 40.
The operation unit 43 includes a power LED 111, a crawler controller 112, a shape variable controller 113, and a camera controller 114.

When the worker turns on a power button (not shown), the power LED 111 is turned on. By turning on the power supply LED 111, the worker can confirm that the investigation device 50 is in a state of accepting an operation. Thereafter, when the worker turns off the power button, the power LED 111 is turned off. At this time, the investigation device 50 stops operating.
When the worker tilts the joystick 112a of the crawler controller 112 in the up-and-down direction 112b, the investigation device 50 moves back and forth, and when the joystick 112a is tilted in the left-right direction 112c, the investigation device 50 performs a left-right turning operation.

  The button 113a of the shape variable controller 113 is used for arranging the left wheel crawler 51L in series, and the button 113b is used for arranging the left wheel crawler 51L in parallel. The button 113c is used for arranging the right wheel crawler 51R in series, and the button 113d is used for arranging the right wheel crawler 51R in parallel.

The camera controller 114 includes buttons 114a to 114j.
The camera use button 114a gives an instruction to pan the camera body 56 to the use state shown in FIG. The camera storage button 114b instructs the camera body 56 to pan in the storage state shown in FIG.

  In the camera use state shown in FIG. 11, the upward tilt button 114c gives an instruction to tilt the camera body 56 upward, and the downward tilt button 114d gives an instruction to tilt the camera body 56 downward. Further, the near focus button 114e gives an instruction to focus on an investigation object located at a position close to the investigation apparatus 50, and the far focus button 114f gives an instruction to focus on an investigation object located at a position far from the investigation apparatus 50. Do. The illumination button 114g gives an instruction to control on / off of the LED illumination unit 56e, and the illumination adjustment knob 114h gives an instruction to adjust the illuminance of the LED illumination unit 56e. The laser light source switch 114i gives an instruction to control on or off of the laser light source 56d, and the laser intensity adjustment knob 114j gives an instruction to adjust the intensity of the laser light from the laser light source 56d.

  According to the survey system 15 according to the first embodiment described above, the support device 30 supports the sending or winding of the survey device cable 14 connected to the survey device 50. At this time, the support device 30 moves to an optimal place where the investigation device cable 14 is less likely to be tangled with an obstacle. For this reason, the investigation device cable 14 pulled by the investigation device 50 over a long distance is less likely to be entangled with the obstacle. Then, the investigation device 50 can move over a wide area in the structure, and investigate and inspect the environment around the investigation object.

  Further, in the support device 30 and the investigation device 50, the crawlers are arranged in series when traveling in a narrow part, and the crawlers are arranged in parallel when traveling on a flat surface. Thus, according to the environment where the assistance apparatus 30 and the investigation apparatus 50 drive, each crawler is arrange | positioned appropriately, and the driving | running | working stability of the assistance apparatus 30 and the investigation apparatus 50 can be improved.

  Further, the investigation device control unit 42 performs self-position detection of the investigation device 50, temperature measurement of the investigation object, and dose rate measurement based on the image received from the camera unit 53 via the investigation device cable 14. Thereby, the worker can perform a necessary investigation in the structure from a place away from the investigation device 50.

  The support device 30 is fixed to the grating 9 by the fixing unit 33. For this reason, when the support apparatus 30 sends out or winds up the investigation device cable 14, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the support apparatus 30 is pulled and moved by the investigation apparatus cable 14.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the configuration of the investigation system 15 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, another method for calculating the self-position of the investigation device 50 will be described.

FIG. 17 shows a configuration example of the camera unit 53A.
The camera unit 53A according to the second embodiment includes a camera body 56A. Note that illustration of the camera pan mechanism unit 54 and the camera tilt mechanism unit 55 provided corresponding to the camera body 56A is omitted.

The camera body 56A includes a lens 56b, an image sensor 56c, an LED illumination unit 56e, and a laser light source 56d.
The imaging element 56c can image the investigation object at the vertical field angle αV and the horizontal field angle αH (see FIG. 18A described later) of the lens 56b. The image light of the investigation object irradiated with the laser light is reflected in the image captured by the image sensor 56c. The LED illumination unit 56e irradiates the investigation object with diffused light. The laser light source 56d irradiates slit laser light in the horizontal direction with respect to the investigation object. Here, the distance between the optical axis of the lens 56b and the optical axis of the laser light source 56d is d.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of a method for measuring the distance L from the investigation device 50 to the investigation object 81. 18A shows an example of a top view of the positional relationship between the investigation apparatus 50 and the investigation object 81, and FIG. 18B shows an example of an image in which the investigation object irradiated with the slit laser light is reflected.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the camera unit 53A provided in the investigation device 50 in which the left wheel crawler 51L and the right wheel crawler 51R are arranged in parallel images the investigation objects 81, 82, and 83. Here, a direction perpendicular to the imaging direction of the camera unit 53A is represented by a broken line F in FIG. Then, the length of the perpendicular to the broken line F from the broken line F to the point 84 of the survey object 81 is determined as the distance L from the survey device 50 to the survey object 81.

  In the image 80 displayed on the display unit 41 shown in FIG. 18B, the laser light source 56d irradiates the inspection objects 81, 82, and 83 with laser light, so that the inspection objects 81, 82, and 83 and the floor surface are bright lines. The slit laser beam image 85 shown in FIG.

  Then, the self-position detection unit 42a calculates the distance L by the following equation (1). In Expression (1), the total number A of pixels in the vertical direction of the image 80 and the number B of pixels from the upper end of the screen up to one point 84 where the slit laser beam hits are used. Further, the distance d between the optical axis of the lens 56b and the optical axis of the laser light source 56d and the vertical angle of view αV of the lens 56b are used.

Next, a method by which the self-position detecting unit 42a calculates the self-position of the investigation device 50 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 19 shows a method by which the self-position detecting unit 42a calculates the self-position of the investigation device 50.

  Here, the position where the lens 56b is provided in the camera body 56A is determined as the self-position coordinates 90 of the investigation device 50. Then, the self-position detecting unit 42a calculates the distances from the plurality of investigation objects whose positions are known in advance to the investigation apparatus 50 based on the image obtained by imaging the investigation object irradiated with the slit laser beam, and investigates The current position of the device 50 is obtained.

  For example, the self-position detecting unit 42a calculates the coordinate 91 of the known survey object 81 and the distance 93 to the survey object 81 calculated by the above-described equation (1). Furthermore, the self-position detection unit 42a calculates the coordinates 92 of the known survey object 83 and the distance 94 to the survey object 83 calculated by the above-described equation (1). The distances 93 and 94 are represented by broken arcs centered on the coordinates 91 and 92, respectively. Thereafter, the self-position detector 42 a calculates the intersection of circles indicated by the distances 93 and 94 as the self-position coordinates 90.

  FIG. 20 shows a method by which the self-position detection unit 42a calculates the height and gap of the survey object existing in front of the survey device 50.

  The image 120 displayed on the display unit 41 of the investigation device controller 40 is represented by a pixel group having a total number of pixels AY in the vertical direction and a total number of pixels AX in the horizontal direction. Then, when the worker hits the object to be measured for the height or gap, the slit laser light hits the image 121 indicated by the substantially horizontal bright line. At this time, the number B of pixels from the top end of the image 120 to the image 121, the number CH of pixels in the image 120 from the top end to the bottom end of the survey target to be measured, and the width of the survey target to be measured. The number of pixels CW in the image 120 from the left end to the right end is determined.

  Then, the self-position detection unit 42a uses the following formulas (2) to (4) to determine the distance L from the survey device 50 to the image 121 by the slit laser beam, the height H of the survey target, and the width of the survey target. (Or gap) W is calculated.

  The self-position detection unit 42 a displays the calculated height H of the survey object and the width (or gap) W of the survey object on the display unit 41. Thereby, since the worker can grasp the status of the survey object even in an unknown space, the survey device 50 can be easily moved.

  According to the investigation system 15 according to the second embodiment described above, the self-position detection unit 42a accurately determines the self-position of the investigation device 50 by the laser light source 56d irradiating the object to be examined with slit laser light. Thus, the height and width (or gap) of the survey object can be calculated. For this reason, the worker can grasp the situation of the investigation object existing in the traveling direction of the investigation apparatus 50 and can move the investigation apparatus 50 so as not to collide with the investigation object.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a configuration example of the survey system 15A according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 21 shows an internal configuration example of the survey system 15A.

  The survey system 15A includes a first support device controller 20A, a second support device controller 20B, a first support device 30A, a second support device 30B, a survey device controller 40, and a survey device 50. The first support device controller 20A and the first support device 30A are connected by a support device cable 13A. The second support device controller 20B and the second support device 30B are connected by a support device cable 13B.

Configuration examples and operation examples of the first support device controller 20A and the second support device controller 20B are the same as those of the support device controller 20 according to the first embodiment described above.
The configuration example and the operation example of the first support device 30A and the second support device 30B are the same as those of the support device 30 according to the first embodiment described above.

  Here, the first support device 30 </ b> A and the second support device 30 </ b> B send out or wind up the investigation device cable 14 </ b> A at two different points. For this reason, the length of the investigation device cable 14A according to the present embodiment can be made longer than that of the investigation device cable 14 according to the first embodiment. As a result, the range in which the survey device 50 moves further increases, and the survey device 50 can survey a wide range of survey objects.

  Note that three or more support devices 30 may be provided, and the survey device cable 14 </ b> A having a longer length may be connected to the survey device 50. As a result, the investigation device 50 can perform a wider range of investigation.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a configuration example of the circular cross section crawler 130 according to the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 22 shows the structure of the circular cross section crawler 130. 22A is a top view of the circular section crawler 130, FIG. 22B is a bottom view of the circular section crawler 130, FIG. 22C is a front view of the circular section crawler 130, and FIG. 22D is a side view of the circular section crawler 130.

  The circular cross section crawler 130 can travel in two orthogonal directions. The circular cross-section crawler 130 can be replaced with any of the left wheel crawler 31L, the right wheel crawler 31R provided in the support device 30 described above, and the left wheel crawler 51L and the right wheel crawler 51R provided in the investigation device 50.

  The circular cross section crawler 130 includes crawler belt drive units 132 a and 132 b surrounded by a crawler case 131. The longitudinal direction X of the crawler roller driving portions 132a and 132b is supported by the long axis rotation shaft 133. The two crawler roller driving units 132a and 132b can also rotate in the Y direction W2 orthogonal to the longitudinal W1 direction while rotating in the longitudinal W1 direction. As a result, the support device 30 and the survey device 50 can move in all directions.

  The circular cross section crawler 130 can be rotated in the Y direction W2 to change the position with respect to each housing in the same manner as the left wheel crawler 31L, right wheel crawler 31R, left wheel crawler 51L, and right wheel crawler 51R described above. For this reason, if the circular cross-section crawler 130 is used, it is not necessary to provide the shape variable parts 32 and 52 in each housing | casing.

[Modification]
The survey systems 15 and 15A are not limited to nuclear power plants, but are also used for surveys and inspections of narrow and flat portions of various power plants such as thermal power, hydraulic power, and wind power. Further, survey systems 15 and 15A may be used for survey and inspection of petroleum plants and factories.

  Further, each of the support device 30 and the survey device 50 may include three or more crawlers. Thereby, even if dust etc. are entangled with any one crawler and the crawler does not move, the support device 30 and the investigation device 50 can be moved by other crawlers.

  Further, the investigation apparatus 50 itself may perform the processes of self-position detection, temperature measurement, and dose rate measurement performed by the investigation apparatus control unit 42. Then, the investigation device 50 may transmit only the measurement result to the investigation device controller 40 via the investigation device cable 14.

  In addition, an image captured by the support device 30 may be output to the support device controller 20 by mounting a camera unit on the support device 30. As a result, the worker can accurately grasp the current position of the support device 30.

  Further, if the internal structure of the structure is known in advance, the support device 30 can self-run without reaching the target position without the control of the support device controller 20. Similarly, the investigation device 50 can also travel to the target position without being controlled by the investigation device controller 40.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various other application examples and modifications can be taken without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.
For example, the above-described embodiments are detailed and specific descriptions of the configuration of the apparatus and the system in order to explain the present invention in an easy-to-understand manner, and are not necessarily limited to those having all the configurations described. Absent. Further, a part of the configuration of one embodiment can be replaced with the configuration of another embodiment, and the configuration of another embodiment can be added to the configuration of one embodiment. Moreover, it is also possible to add, delete, and replace other configurations for a part of the configuration of each embodiment.
Further, the control lines and information lines indicate what is considered necessary for the explanation, and not all the control lines and information lines on the product are necessarily shown. Actually, it may be considered that almost all the components are connected to each other.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 ... Cable for support apparatus, 14 ... Cable for investigation apparatus, 15 ... Investigation system, 20 ... Support apparatus controller, 22 ... Support apparatus control part, 30 ... Support apparatus, 31 ... Traveling part, 33 ... Fixed part, 34 ... Cable Support unit, 40 ... survey device controller, 42 ... survey device control unit, 50 ... survey device, 51 ... running unit

Claims (5)

A support device housing having a pulley for sending or winding the investigation device cable connected to the investigation device, and a cable support unit for supporting the sending or winding of the investigation device cable;
A plurality of traveling units attached to both ends of the support device casing and arranged in series or in parallel;
The support device that is moved by the plurality of traveling units to a position where the cable for investigation device is sent out or wound up. The pulley is an active pulley and a passive pulley that sandwich the investigation device cable,
The support device according to claim 1, wherein the active pulley and the passive pulley are interlocked to send out or wind up the investigation device cable. Furthermore, a shape variable part that changes the shape of the series or parallel arrangement of the plurality of traveling parts,
The support device according to claim 1, wherein the shape changing unit rotates a shape of the plurality of traveling units by rotating a geared shaft provided in a shape changing motor with respect to the shape changing worm gear. Furthermore, the assistance apparatus as described in any one of Claims 1-3 provided with the fixing | fixed part which fixes the said assistance apparatus in the position which sends out or winds up the cable for said investigation apparatuses. A support device controller for controlling the operation of the support device via a support device cable connected to the support device;
The support device controller has a cable delivery button for instructing delivery of the investigation device cable, and a cable take-up button for instructing winding of the investigation device cable,
The support device according to claim 4, wherein after the support device is fixed to the grating by the fixing portion, the cable sending button or the cable take-up button is enabled.