Development of Structure and Behavioral Model for Screw Driving In-pipe Inspection Robot based on Adaptive Mechanism on Legs

izvorni znanstveni rad

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Development of Structure and Behavioral Model for Screw Driving In-pipe Inspection Robot based on Adaptive Mechanism on Legs

Vrsta prilog sa skupa (u zborniku)
Tip izvorni znanstveni rad
Godina 2017
Nadređena publikacija Proceedings of the 8th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on MULTIBODY DYNAMICS 2017
Stranice str. 619-626
Status objavljeno

Sažetak

This paper presents the beginning of research in connection with the development of a pipeline inspection robot. The authors aimed to describe and present a structure and behavior model of a robot designed for inspecting the interior of pipelines to be used for gas distribution. The robot structure comprises a driving section and a driven section, where each has three legs with two ankles. The driven section contains a group of wheel sets adaptable by pressing against the interior wall of the pipeline, thus maintaining balance and stability of the robot, especially when passing through brackets and T-branches in the pipeline. The driven section of the robot is powered by an electric motor and a planetary gearbox where torque is transmitted to the legs with wheels, thus moving the robot based on the screw principle through the interior of the pipeline. In addition, a robot behavior model (mathematical model) was made for the structure presented, including its kinematic and dynamic models.

Ključne riječi

structure, behavior model, in-pipe inspection robot, screw drive robot, adaptive mechanism