KR102057699B1 - Camera module unit for monitoring the inside of a pipeline and perforated pipe with the unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a modular camera for monitoring the inside of a pipe to check the breakage, cracking, corrosion, inflow of foreign matter into the pipe, whether the scale occurs, blockage of the pipe, and a perforated pipe having the monitoring modular camera.
The modular camera for monitoring internal piping according to the present invention includes a protective tube, a camera element disposed inside the protective tube, a socket-type shielding connector mounted at one end of the protective tube, and a plug type shield mounted at the other end of the protective tube. It is characterized by including a connector.
In addition, the perforated pipe provided with a modular camera for monitoring the inside of the pipe according to the present invention has one or more monitoring modular cameras of the above-described configuration in a holder line formed by linearly adjoining one or more holders along the inner surface of the perforated pipe. It is characterized by consisting of.

Description

Camera module unit for monitoring the inside of a pipeline and perforated pipe with the unit}

In the present invention, breakage, cracking, corrosion of pipes (eg, sewage pipes, sewer pipes, rain pipes, water pipes, oil pipes, gas pipes, ducts, etc.), inflow of foreign substances (eg, earth and sand) into the pipes, the occurrence of scale, blockage of pipes, etc. The present invention relates to a modular camera for monitoring internal pipes (hereinafter, sometimes referred to simply as a "monitoring modular camera" or a "modular camera"), which enables to confirm.

The present invention also relates to a perforated pipe having a modular camera for monitoring the inside of the pipe.

Piping in the form of one pipe or a plurality of pipes in series (hereinafter, collectively referred to simply as a "pipe") is a variety of fluids (for example, water or crude oil) through an internal pipe of the pipe. And liquid such as air and gas such as air and gas).

Such pipes are periodically or intermittently inspected for various reasons, for example in terms of safety and economy.

The pipe inspection may be performed outside the pipe when the pipe to be inspected is installed on the ground. However, since the pipe is mostly buried underground, the pipe inspection is mainly performed on the inside of the pipe.

Regarding the method for inspecting the inside of the pipe, as shown in Patent Documents 1 to 3, a method of taking a robot camera into the pipe and taking a picture of the inside of the pipe is currently performed.

However, in order to inspect the inside of a pipe with such a robot camera, first of all, a professional technology is required for the adjustment of the traveling device configured to allow autonomous driving in the pipe, the operation of the camera and the lighting, and the equipment price is extremely expensive. There is a costly disadvantage of inspecting the pipe.

Patent Document 1: Registered Patent Publication No. 10-0814037 Patent Document 2: Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1359559 Patent Document 3: Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1282496

The present invention provides a modular camera for monitoring the inside of a pipe configured to be able to remotely monitor the inside of the pipe periodically or intermittently without specialized technology, and to significantly reduce the pipe inspection cost compared to using a robot camera. It has a purpose.

In addition, the present invention has another object to provide a perforated pipe having a modular camera for monitoring the inside of the pipe.

In order to solve the above problems, the modular camera for monitoring the inside of the pipe according to the first invention includes a protective tube, a camera element disposed inside the protective tube, a socket-type shielded connector mounted at either end of the protective tube, and the other of the protective tube. It is characterized in that it comprises a plug-type shielded connector mounted to one end.

Next, the modular camera for monitoring the inside of the pipe according to the second invention includes a camera module having an ultra-small microlens in which the camera element of the first invention is used in an endoscope or the like, a lamp for illuminating the inside of a dark pipe, a camera module and a lamp. Characterized in that consisting of a PCB that is electrically connected. Here, as a preferable example of a lamp, the LED lamp provided with one or more LED is mentioned. In addition, the camera module and the lamp may be provided in an integrated form on the PCB.

Next, the modular camera for monitoring the inside of the pipe according to the third invention is characterized in that the protective tube in the first invention or the second invention is transparent and flexible tubular, and made of a synthetic resin containing polycarbonate resin.

Next, the modular camera for monitoring the inside of a pipe according to the fourth invention is characterized in that the inside of the protective tube of the first to third inventions is empty.

Next, the modular camera for monitoring the inside of a pipe according to the fifth invention is characterized in that a gel-type non-conductive oil is filled in the pins of the plug-type shielding connector according to the first to fourth inventions. Here, there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the number of pins provided in a plug type shielding connector, and the number of pin holes provided in a socket type shielding connector so that it may correspond with this pin.

Next, the modular camera for monitoring the inside of the pipe according to the sixth invention is characterized in that the camera element in the first to fifth invention has a function of transmitting an identifier signal together with the video signal.

Finally, the hole pipe provided with a modular camera for monitoring the inside of the pipe according to the present invention, the first invention to the holder line is formed by the one or more holders are arranged in a straight line adjacent to each other along the inner surface of the hole pipe having a conventional structure. The modular camera for monitoring the inside of the pipe according to the sixth aspect of the invention is configured to be combined. Here, as the material of the holder, when the pipe is a steel pipe, it is preferable that the metal can be welded to the inner surface of the pipe, for example, SUS. Preference is given to metal or plastic. In addition, the number of installation of the holder line is usually one, but if necessary, so as to be able to monitor the inner surface of the perforated pipe seamlessly, for example, to install a plurality of the same minimum natural water satisfying the following equation. desirable.

Mounting number of holder lines (minimum natural number) ≥ 360 ° / (view angle range of camera module)

According to the present invention, since the monitoring modular camera is installed in a holder line arranged along the longitudinal direction of the pipe, the construction is easy.

For example, the modular camera according to the present invention may be manufactured to a total length of about 5m, if the total length of the pipe is about 50m, either end of the holder line fixed to the inner surface of the pipe without a person entering the pipe In this case, a total of 10 modular cameras can be installed by pushing the modular cameras one by one into the holder line.

In addition, when power is supplied to the modular camera according to the present invention, since the camera element can be operated to transmit the image taken inside the pipe to a remote location, the internal state of the pipe is periodically or intermittently monitored without professional operation skills. can do.

Moreover, compared with the case where a robot camera is used, inspection cost can be reduced.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is an explanatory view schematically showing a configuration of a modular camera for monitoring internal pipes according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view for explaining the installation state in the pipe of the modular camera shown in FIG.
3 is a view of an installation state in a pipe of the modular camera illustrated in FIG. 1 from an angle different from that of FIG. 2;
4 is an explanatory view schematically showing a configuration of a modular camera for monitoring the inside of a pipe according to another embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view showing both connector portions of two modular cameras disposed adjacent to each other.
5 is a view for explaining the installation state in the pipe of the modular camera shown in FIG.
Figure 6 is a view showing an example of the perforated pipe to which the modular camera for monitoring the internal pipes according to the present invention can be applied.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, an example of a modular camera for monitoring the inside of the pipe and a perforated pipe having the same according to the present invention will be described in detail.

[First Embodiment of Modular Camera for Internal Pipe Monitoring]

First, with reference to FIGS. 1-3, the schematic structure of the modular camera which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and the installation method in piping are demonstrated.

The modular cameras 100A and 100B of the first embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1, have a cylindrical protective tube 101 or 102, a camera element disposed inside the protective tube, and one end of the protective tube 101. It consists of the socket type shielding connector 110A attached, and the plug type shielding connector 110B attached to the other end of the protective tube 102. As shown in FIG.

The protective tubes 101 and 102 are made of a synthetic resin containing polycarbonate resin, but are made of a transparent and flexible tubular shape.

Here, it is preferable that the fixing means for fixing the position of the camera element mentioned later is formed in the inner surface of a protective tube. Examples of the fixing means include grooves and brackets.

The socket type shielding connector 110A attached to one end of the protective tubes 101 and 102 is formed at a position where the pair of elastic coupling pieces 111 face each other.

The plug type shielding connector 110B attached to the other end of the protective tube is formed at a position where the coupling grooves 112 on which the elastic coupling pieces 111 can be caught face each other. Moreover, the gel type non-conductive oil is filled in the pin provided in this plug type shielding connector.

The camera element includes a micro camera module 140, which is used for an endoscope or a mobile phone, a lamp 130 that can illuminate the interior of a dark pipe 300, and a PCB 120 to which the camera module and the lamp are electrically connected. ) And a plurality of wires 150.

In this embodiment, an LED lamp is used as the lamp 130.

On the other hand, although each component 120, 130, 140 of the camera element is shown as being separated from each other in FIG. 1, they may be provided as one component, for example, in an integrated form on the PCB 120.

In addition, a plurality of camera modules may be used in the longitudinal direction, or a plurality of camera modules may be provided on the inner surface of one pipe at regular angle intervals.

The modular cameras 100A and 100B of the first embodiment configured as described above are, for example, in a form in which a plurality of modular cameras are connected in series, and are pushed into a holder 200 fixed to an inner surface of a pipe 300. Is mounted.

Accordingly, a plurality of modular cameras are continuously connected and installed by connecting the socket type shielding connector 110A of one modular camera to the plug type shielding connector 110B of the adjacent modular camera, and the plurality of modular cameras are connected to the pipe 300. It can be fixed to the holder 200 inside to maintain the attached state.

[Second Embodiment of Modular Camera for Monitoring Internal Piping]

Next, with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the schematic structure of the modular camera and the installation method in a piping which concerns on another embodiment of this invention are demonstrated, Comparing with a 1st Example, it is the same or equivalent structure. The same code | symbol is attached | subjected about an element and description is abbreviate | omitted.

The second embodiment differs only in the outlines of the protective tubes 101 and 102 and the socket-type shielding connector 110C and the plug-type shielding connector 110D, and the rest are substantially the same as in the first embodiment.

[Application to Merit Hall]

FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of a perforated pipe 15 to which a modular camera for monitoring internal pipes according to the present invention can be applied, and is registered in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-0657418 (Invention: Filtrate Horizontal Intake Well Landing Method) One of the drawings of the filtered water intake well tip blocking device) is shown as being edited.

The perforated pipe 15 is a perforated pipe 15 that is excavated and pushed under the river bottom when installing a water collecting facility of a bottom filtration system. There is a possibility that it will be blocked by soil and stone.

The present invention can be effectively applied to such a perforated tube 15, one side of the holder line formed by the one or more holders 200 are arranged in a straight line adjacent to each other along the inner surface of the perforated tube 15 having a conventional structure (for example, For example, the holder of the above-mentioned modular cameras 100A, 100B, 100C, and 100D is connected one by one until the entire length of the connecting pipe is close to the total length of the perforated pipe 15 from the end of the collecting well side. It can be installed by pushing it into the line.
Accordingly, a plurality of modular cameras are continuously connected and installed by connecting the socket type shielding connector 110A of one modular camera to the plug type shielding connector 110B of the adjacent modular camera, and the plurality of modular cameras are connected to the pipe 300. It can be fixed to the holder 200 inside to maintain the attached state.
In other words, the protective tube is equipped with a socket-type shielding connector 110A having a pair of elastic coupling pieces 111 formed at a position facing each other at one end thereof, and a series type in the longitudinal direction of the protective tube therein. Camera elements including a PCB, a lamp, a camera module (120, 130, 140) and a plurality of wires (150) connected to each other are fixed to the fixing means, and the other end of the elastic coupling piece (111) is fastened to each other. A plug type shielding connector 110B having a pair of coupling grooves 112 formed in an opposite position may be mounted.
A plurality of modular cameras are continuously connected and installed by connecting a socket type shield connector 110A of one modular camera to a plug type shield connector 110B of an adjacent modular camera.
At either end of the holder 200 line fixed to the inner surface of the pipe 300, the modular camera is connected to each other while being push-mounted to the holder 200, thereby maintaining the mounted state.

On the other hand, the camera element has a function of transmitting an identifier signal together with an image signal, so that it is possible to check at which point the problem has occurred in the camera from the outside, and the terminal is connected to a computer to transmit the You can check the screen. However, such a function may use a known technique, and thus, further description thereof will be omitted.

15 ...
100A, 100B, 100C, 100D ... modular camera
101, 102 ... Sheriff
110A, 110C ... Socket Type Shielded Connectors
110B, 110D ... pluggable shielded connectors
111.Elastic bonding piece
112 ... Combined Groove
120 ... PCB
130 ... lamp
140 ... camera module
150 wires
200 ... holder
300 ... Piping

Claims (6)

It is made of a transparent and flexible tube, the protective tube formed with a fixing means therein,
A camera element disposed inside the sheath,
A modular camera comprising a socket type shield connector and a plug type shield connector mounted on a protective tube,
The sheath
Either end is equipped with a socket-type shielded connector formed with a pair of elastic coupling pieces in positions facing each other,
Inside, a camera element comprising a PCB, a lamp, a camera module and a plurality of wires connected in series along the longitudinal direction of the protective tube is fixed to the fixing means,
The other end is equipped with a plug type shielded connector in which a pair of coupling grooves are formed at positions facing each other so that the elastic coupling pieces can be caught,
Multiple modular cameras are connected and installed in series by connecting the socket type shield connector of one modular camera and the plug type shield connector of an adjacent modular camera.
At one end of the holder line fixed to the inner surface of the pipe, the modular camera for monitoring the inside of the pipe, characterized in that it is mounted by pushing the modular camera one by one to the holder while maintaining the mounted state. The method according to claim 1,
Camera element,
A camera module including a microlens,
A lamp to illuminate the inside of the pipe,
Modular camera for monitoring the inside of the pipe, characterized in that the camera module and the lamp is electrically connected to the PCB. The method according to claim 2,
Sheriff,
Modular camera for monitoring the inside of the pipe, characterized in that made of a synthetic resin containing polycarbonate resin. The method according to claim 2,
A modular camera for monitoring the inside of a pipe, wherein a nonconductive oil is filled in the pin of the plug type shield connector. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Camera element,
A modular camera for monitoring the inside of a pipe, having a function of transmitting an identifier signal together with an image signal. A perforated pipe having a modular camera for monitoring the inside of a pipe fixedly attached to a holder line formed by arranging one or more holders in a straight line adjacent to each other along an inner surface of the perforated pipe,
The modular camera
It is made of a transparent and flexible tube, the protective tube formed with a fixing means therein,
A camera element disposed inside the sheath,
A modular camera comprising a socket type shield connector and a plug type shield connector mounted on a protective tube,
The sheath
Either end is equipped with a socket-type shielded connector formed with a pair of elastic coupling pieces in positions facing each other,
Inside, a camera element comprising a PCB, a lamp, a camera module and a plurality of wires connected in series along the longitudinal direction of the protective tube is fixed to the fixing means,
The other end is equipped with a plug type shielded connector in which a pair of coupling grooves are formed at positions facing each other so that the elastic coupling pieces can be caught,
Multiple modular cameras are connected and installed continuously by connecting the socket type shield connector of one modular camera and the plug type shield connector of an adjacent modular camera.
A perforated pipe having a modular camera for monitoring the inside of a pipe, wherein at one end of the holder line fixed to the inside of the perforated pipe, the modular camera is connected to the holder while being pushed into the holder and maintained.

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