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JPH0434040B2
JPH0434040B2 JP17585483A JP17585483A JPH0434040B2 JP H0434040 B2 JPH0434040 B2 JP H0434040B2 JP 17585483 A JP17585483 A JP 17585483A JP 17585483 A JP17585483 A JP 17585483A JP H0434040 B2 JPH0434040 B2 JP H0434040B2
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movable body
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Shinji Sonoda
Masayuki Watabiki
Yasuji Sakuma
Masayoshi Yamaguchi
Chikara Sato
Shinji Naito
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Hitachi Ltd
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16LPIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L55/00Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
    • F16L55/18Appliances for use in repairing pipes

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Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 〔産業上の利用分野〕 本発明は配管内移動装置、及びこの配管内移動
装置を用いた配管内作業方法に係り、特に、エル
ボ、ベンド、支管、あるいは異径管等が組合さ
れ、しかも、複雑に曲つた状態で地下等に埋設さ
れている配管内へ電線等のケーブル通線、各種作
業用ワイヤーの通線作業、あるいは配管内の保守
点検等のために各種作業機器を挿入して行う点検
補修作業に好適な配管内移動装置、及びこの配管
内移動装置を用いた配管内作業方法に関する。
[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an intra-pipe moving device and a method for working inside a pipe using this intra-pipe moving device, and in particular to an elbow, a bend, a branch pipe, or a pipe with a different diameter. In addition, various cables such as electric wires are installed in complexly curved pipes buried underground, wires for various types of work are routed, or maintenance and inspection inside the pipes are carried out. The present invention relates to an intra-pipe moving device suitable for inspection and repair work performed by inserting working equipment, and a method for working within a pipe using this intra-pipe moving device.

〔従来の技術〕[Conventional technology]

従来、配管内の点検作業を行うには、一旦、検
査・作業機器等の点検機器を配管内に挿入しなけ
ればならないため、挿入用のけん引用ワイヤーを
通線して点検作業を行うか、あるいは直線配管内
の移動装置に作業機器を搭載し、けん引して点検
作業を行う方式、その他、電線等のケーブルを上
記ワイヤー通線と同様にして行う方式が使用され
ている。
Conventionally, in order to perform inspection work inside the piping, it is necessary to first insert inspection equipment such as inspection and work equipment into the pipe, so it is necessary to conduct the inspection work by passing a traction wire for insertion. Alternatively, a method is used in which the work equipment is mounted on a moving device in a straight pipe and towed to perform inspection work, and another method is used in which cables such as electric wires are routed in the same way as the above-mentioned wire routing method.

第1図に従来の管内の流体を利用して管内を移
動する移動装置の例を示す。該図に示す移動装置
は移動脚1、この移動脚1を制御し流体圧を調整
する本体2、これにけん引された操作器3、及び
作業機器4から成り、更に移動装置の位置、速
度、あるいは作業機器4等を制御するための制御
装置6、これらの差業状態を管理指令するための
監視装置7、及び電源8を備えている。そして、
移動装置に、ドラム11に巻回されている作業用
ワイヤー、又はケーブル10を取付け、この移動
装置を配管12内をけん引させて配線作業、ある
いは配管12内の点検作業を行つている。
FIG. 1 shows an example of a conventional moving device that moves within a pipe using fluid within the pipe. The moving device shown in the figure consists of a moving leg 1, a main body 2 that controls the moving leg 1 and adjusts fluid pressure, an operating device 3 towed by the main body 2, and a working device 4, and furthermore, the moving device's position, speed, Alternatively, it includes a control device 6 for controlling the work equipment 4 and the like, a monitoring device 7 for managing and commanding the status of these different jobs, and a power source 8. and,
A working wire or cable 10 wound around a drum 11 is attached to the moving device, and the moving device is pulled inside the pipe 12 to perform wiring work or inspection work inside the pipe 12.

〔発明が解決しようとする課題〕[Problem to be solved by the invention]

しかしながら、従来の方式では内径150mm以上、
曲率半径750mm程度の配管通貨能力しかなく、内
径20〜40mm程度の小径管、ベンド管、エルボ、異
径管、支持管の各種実用配管、特にこれらが組合
わされてなる曲り配管等には適用が困難であつ
た。
However, with the conventional method, the inner diameter is 150 mm or more,
It only has the capacity for piping with a radius of curvature of about 750 mm, and cannot be applied to various types of practical piping such as small diameter pipes, bend pipes, elbows, different diameter pipes, and support pipes with an inner diameter of about 20 to 40 mm, especially curved pipes made by combining these. It was difficult.

特に、管内に送り込まれる移動装置を、曲りや
支管等の障害を考慮して送給される場合には、先
に説明した従来の装置では、管内を流れる流体を
コントロールすることが難しい。
In particular, when a moving device is fed into a pipe while taking into account obstacles such as bends and branch pipes, it is difficult to control the fluid flowing inside the pipe with the conventional device described above.

さらに、構造的にも小型化に限界があり小径管
への適用が困難である。
Furthermore, there is a limit to miniaturization due to the structure, making it difficult to apply to small diameter pipes.

本発明は上述の点に鑑みなされたもので、その
第1の目的は、小径管、エルボ、ベンド管、異径
管、段差、分岐管、あるいはこれらが組合された
複雑な配管であつても自由にできる配管内移動装
置、第2の目的は、上記複雑な配管内にワイヤ、
ケーブル等の被線材を上記配管内移動装置を用い
て簡単に配線することができる配管内作業方法、
及び第3目的は、上記複雑な配管内面の検査、補
修が上記配管内移動装置を用いて簡単に行える配
管内作業方法をそれぞれ提供するにある。
The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and its first object is to provide even small-diameter pipes, elbows, bend pipes, different-diameter pipes, steps, branch pipes, or complex piping in which these are combined. The second purpose of this pipe moving device is to move wires and wires inside the complicated pipes mentioned above.
A method for working inside a pipe, in which wired materials such as cables can be easily wired using the above-mentioned pipe moving device,
A third object of the present invention is to provide a method for working inside a pipe in which the complicated inner surface of the pipe can be inspected and repaired easily using the pipe moving device.

〔課題を解決するための手段〕[Means to solve the problem]

本発明は上記第1の目的を達成するために、弾
性を有し、かつ、適度な柔軟性を備えた材料から
なると共に、先端部に摩擦を小さくするための手
段を有する長尺の移動体と、該移動体を連続的に
巻き取る巻取り装置と、該巻取り装置から送出さ
れる移動体の一部を保持し、該移動体を連続的に
送給することが可能な供給ユニツトと、該送給ユ
ニツトを制御する送給ユニツト制御装置とを備
え、配管の入口近傍に前記送給ユニツトを設置
し、該送給ユニツトを駆動して前記移動体が連続
的に配管内に送給されて移動する配管内移動装
置、第2の目的を達成するために、弾性を有し、
かつ、適度な柔軟性を備えた材料からなる長尺の
移動体を、該移動体を保持し、連続的に自動送
給・回収可能な送給ユニツトにより、配管内に連
続的に送給しつつ配管内を前記移動体が移動し、
この移動体移動時に配管内に布設される被線材を
移動体と一緒に移動させて配線する配管内移動装
置を用いた配管内作業方法、及び弾性を有し、か
つ、適度な柔軟性を備えた材料からなる長尺の移
動体を、該移動体を保持し連続的に自動送給・回
収可能な送給ユニツトにより、配管内に連続的に
送給しつつ配管内を前記移動体が移動し、この移
動体を一旦配管出口まで移動させ、配管出口に出
た移動体に被線材を接続し、しかる後、前記移動
体を配管内を元に戻すことにより被線材を配管内
に配線する配管内移動装置を用いた配管内作業方
法、更に、第3の目的を達成するために、弾性を
有し、かつ、適度な柔軟性を備えた材料から成る
長尺の移動体を、該移動体を保持し連続的に自動
送給・回収可能な送給ユニツトにより、配管内に
連続的に送給しつつ配管内を前記移動体が移動す
ると共に、前記移動体の先端に作業機器を設け、
該作業機器で前記移動体の移動によつて配管内の
任意の位置で点検・補修を行う配管内移動装置を
用いた配管内作業方法としたものである。
In order to achieve the above-mentioned first object, the present invention is an elongated moving body made of a material having elasticity and appropriate flexibility, and having a means for reducing friction at the tip. a winding device that continuously winds up the movable body; and a supply unit that holds a part of the movable body sent out from the winding device and is capable of continuously feeding the movable body. and a feeding unit control device for controlling the feeding unit, the feeding unit is installed near the inlet of the pipe, and the moving body is continuously fed into the pipe by driving the feeding unit. In order to achieve the second purpose, an in-pipe moving device that moves while being moved has elasticity,
In addition, a long moving body made of a material with appropriate flexibility is continuously fed into the piping by a feeding unit that holds the moving body and is capable of continuously and automatically feeding and recovering the moving body. The moving body moves inside the pipe while
A method of working inside a pipe using a pipe moving device that moves and wires the wire material installed in the pipe together with the moving body when the moving body moves, and a method that has elasticity and appropriate flexibility. The movable body is moved inside the pipe while being continuously fed into the piping by a feeding unit that holds the movable body and is capable of continuously and automatically feeding and collecting the movable body. Then, this moving body is once moved to the piping outlet, the wired material is connected to the moving body that has come out to the piping outlet, and the wired material is then wired into the piping by returning the moving body to the inside of the piping. A method for working inside a pipe using a moving device within a pipe, and further, in order to achieve the third objective, a long moving body made of a material having elasticity and appropriate flexibility is moved. The movable body moves within the piping while continuously feeding into the piping by a feeding unit that can hold the body and continuously automatically feed and retrieve the movable body, and a working device is provided at the tip of the movable body. ,
This is a method for working inside a pipe using a pipe moving device that inspects and repairs any position within the pipe by moving the movable body with the work equipment.

〔作業〕〔work〕

本発明による配管内移動装置によれば、弾性と
柔軟性を備え、かつ、先端部に摩擦を小さくする
ための手段を有する移動体を、配管の端部から、
送給ユニツトによつて、連続的に押し込むように
したので、上記複雑な配管であつても、簡単に移
動でき、上記第1の目的が達成される。
According to the in-pipe moving device according to the present invention, the movable body is elastic and flexible and has a means for reducing friction at the tip, from the end of the pipe.
Since the feeding unit is used to continuously push the piping, even the complicated piping described above can be easily moved, and the first object described above can be achieved.

また、本発明による配管内作業方法によれば、
弾性と柔軟性を備えた移動体が、送給ユニツトに
よつて連続的に配管内に押し込まれるのと一緒
に、配管内に布設される被線材を該移動体と移動
させて配線したり、あるいは上記移動体を一旦配
管出口まで移動させ、この配管出口に出た移動体
に被線材を接続し、しかる後前記移動体を配管内
に戻すことにより配管内に配線するようにしたの
で、上記複雑な配管であつても簡単に配線でき、
上記第2の目的が達成される。更に、本発明によ
る別の配管内作業方法によれば、弾性と柔軟性を
備えた移動体の先端に設けられた作業機器で、前
記移動体が送給ユニツトによつて連続的に配管内
に押し込まれて移動するに伴い配管内は任意の位
置で点検、補修するようにしたので、上記複雑な
配管であつてもその内面の点検、補修ができ、上
記第3の目的が達成される。
Furthermore, according to the method for working inside piping according to the present invention,
A movable body with elasticity and flexibility is continuously pushed into the pipe by a feeding unit, and at the same time, the wire material installed in the pipe is moved with the movable body for wiring. Alternatively, the movable body may be moved to the pipe outlet, the wire material may be connected to the movable body that has come out of the pipe outlet, and the movable body may then be returned to the pipe to wire the wire inside the pipe. Easy wiring even with complicated piping,
The above second objective is achieved. Furthermore, according to another method for working inside a pipe according to the present invention, a working device provided at the tip of a movable body having elasticity and flexibility is used to continuously move the movable body into the pipe by a feeding unit. Since the inside of the pipe is inspected and repaired at any position as it is pushed and moved, the inner surface of even the complex pipe can be inspected and repaired, and the third objective is achieved.

〔実施例〕〔Example〕

以下、図示した実施例に基づいて本発明を詳細
に説明する。
Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in detail based on illustrated embodiments.

第2図に本発明による配管内移動装置の一実施
例を示す。
FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the pipe moving device according to the present invention.

該図の如く、本実施例の配管内移動装置は、弾
性を有し、かつ、適度な柔軟性を備えると共に、
その先端部に摩擦を小さくするための手段を有す
る長尺の移動体21、該移動体21の一部を適切
な圧力ではさみ、かつ、すべりの無い状態で設置
した送りローラ22、この送りローラ22を駆動
するためのローラ原動機23により構成される移
動体送給ユニツト24、及び移動体21の送給速
度、力、位置等が検出可能な検出器28、移動体
21の速度、力等を制御するための制御装置2
7、移動体巻取り用のホルダー25、該ホルダー
を回転するためのホルダー原動機26、及び、電
源29から概略構成される。
As shown in the figure, the pipe moving device of this embodiment has elasticity and appropriate flexibility, and
A long moving body 21 having a means for reducing friction at its tip, a feed roller 22 that sandwiches a part of the moving body 21 with appropriate pressure and is installed in a non-slip state, and this feed roller A movable body feeding unit 24 constituted by a roller motor 23 for driving the movable body 22, and a detector 28 capable of detecting the feeding speed, force, position, etc. of the movable body 21, Control device 2 for controlling
7. It is roughly composed of a holder 25 for winding up the moving body, a holder motor 26 for rotating the holder, and a power source 29.

次に本実施例の配管内移動装置の動作を説明す
る。まず、移動体21が自由に解放された状態か
らホルダー原動機26、または、送給ユニツト2
4、あるいはこの両者を同時に駆動させてホルダ
ー25に順次移動体21を巻取り、この後、送給
ユニツト24を配管30の入口に配置し、移動体
21の先端を送給ユニツト24にセツトした後、
ローラ原動機23で送りローラ22を回転させて
送給ユニツト24を駆動し、これより、移動体2
1が配管30内に連続的に送給され、移動するこ
とができる。
Next, the operation of the pipe moving device of this embodiment will be explained. First, from the state where the movable body 21 is freely released, the holder prime mover 26 or the feeding unit 2
4, or by driving both at the same time, the movable body 21 is sequentially wound around the holder 25, and then the feeding unit 24 is placed at the entrance of the pipe 30, and the tip of the movable body 21 is set in the feeding unit 24. rear,
The roller motor 23 rotates the feed roller 22 to drive the feed unit 24, and from this, the moving body 2
1 can be continuously fed into the pipe 30 and moved.

このような本実施例の配管内移動装置によれ
ば、以下に示す種々の効果が得られる。即ち、 (1) 移動体21は、送給ユニツト24により、強
制的に駆動、送給されるため、配管30内での
移動抵抗が生じても安定した速度で連続的に移
動できる。
According to the pipe moving device of this embodiment, the following various effects can be obtained. That is, (1) Since the moving body 21 is forcibly driven and fed by the feeding unit 24, it can move continuously at a stable speed even if movement resistance occurs within the piping 30.

(2) 送給ユニツト24を配管30の入口に置き、
送給ユニツト24の移動体支持地点と配管入口
の距離を小さくすることにより、移動体21の
座屈現象が防止できる。
(2) Place the feeding unit 24 at the entrance of the piping 30,
By reducing the distance between the movable body support point of the feeding unit 24 and the pipe inlet, the buckling phenomenon of the movable body 21 can be prevented.

(3) 送給ユニツト24は移動可能であり、小さな
作業スペースでも作業でき、しか上位置調整が
容易に可能である。
(3) The feeding unit 24 is movable, so it can work even in a small work space, and its upper position can be easily adjusted.

(4) 移動体巻取用のホルダー25を送給、あるい
は回収する時、送給ユニツト24と同調させて
駆動させることにより、たわみ、位置ずれ等の
無い安定した移動体21の送給、回収が可能で
ある。
(4) When feeding or collecting the moving body winding holder 25, by driving it in synchronization with the feeding unit 24, the moving body 21 can be stably fed and recovered without deflection, positional deviation, etc. is possible.

(5) 移動体21の回収も全く簡単な操作で自動的
に回収できる。
(5) The moving object 21 can be automatically recovered with a completely simple operation.

(6) 送給ユニツト24、及びホルダー原動機26
の制御等により、送給、回収速度は任意に選定
できる。
(6) Feeding unit 24 and holder motor 26
The feeding and collection speeds can be arbitrarily selected by controlling.

(7) 移動体21は強制的に送給されるため、ある
程度の弾性があれば、各種の線材に幅広く適用
できる。
(7) Since the moving body 21 is forcibly fed, it can be widely applied to various wire rods as long as it has a certain degree of elasticity.

(8) 移動体21は細長く、かつ、弾性と適度な柔
軟性を有するため、小径管、ベンド管、エル
ボ、異径管等従来方式では困難であつた各種実
用配管内の移動が可能となる。
(8) Since the movable body 21 is elongated and has elasticity and appropriate flexibility, it can be moved inside various practical piping, such as small diameter pipes, bend pipes, elbows, pipes with different diameters, etc., which was difficult with conventional methods. .

(9) 移動体21の送給は、巻取られた移動体21
の弾性エネルギーが推進エネルギーに変換され
る現象を利用すれば、送給エネルギーを節約で
きる。
(9) The feeding of the moving body 21 is carried out when the moving body 21 is wound up.
By utilizing the phenomenon of converting the elastic energy of

(10) 移動体21に駆動装置が付いていないため、
運転中も保守が容易である。
(10) Since the moving body 21 is not equipped with a drive device,
Maintenance is easy even during operation.

(11) 移動体21の構造が小径で、かつ、簡単で
あるため、作業機器の搭載、けん引のスペース
が配管30内の移動体21に有効に確保でき
る。
(11) Since the structure of the movable body 21 is small in diameter and simple, space for mounting and towing work equipment can be effectively secured in the movable body 21 within the piping 30.

(12) 移動体21そのものに防水、防爆性があ
り、可燃性ガス中や水中でそのまま使用でい
る。
(12) The moving body 21 itself is waterproof and explosion-proof, and can be used as is in flammable gas or underwater.

次に、移動体21の先端に有る摩擦を小さくす
るための具体例について説明する。第3図〜第8
図には、本実施例の配管内移動装置に採用される
移動体21が、配管30内を移動する際に、移動
体21の先端が配管30内の壁面ところがり接触
しつつ移動するために、移動体21の先端に回転
体を保持したヘツドを備えた移動体21の種々実
施例を示す。
Next, a specific example for reducing the friction at the tip of the moving body 21 will be described. Figures 3 to 8
The figure shows that when the movable body 21 employed in the intra-pipe movement device of this embodiment moves within the pipe 30, the tip of the movable body 21 moves while making rolling contact with the wall surface within the pipe 30. , various embodiments of the movable body 21 are shown, each of which has a head holding a rotary body at the tip of the movable body 21.

まず、第3図は、第2図に示したような移動体
21の先端に支持ヘツド31を固定し、これの円
周上に複数のボール32を回転自在に取付け、こ
のボール32で配管30内の壁面ところがり接触
しつつ移動する移動体21の例である。
First, in FIG. 3, a support head 31 is fixed to the tip of a moving body 21 as shown in FIG. This is an example of a moving body 21 that moves while making rolling contact with an inner wall surface.

また、第4図は、第3図のボール32の代わり
に支持ヘツド31にローラ33を回転自在に取付
けたものである。次に第5図は、移動体21の先
端に、支持ヘツド31を介して移動体21の長手
方向に多数のボール32を回転自在に取付け、上
述と同様に移動させるものである。
Further, in FIG. 4, a roller 33 is rotatably attached to the support head 31 in place of the ball 32 in FIG. 3. Next, in FIG. 5, a large number of balls 32 are rotatably attached to the tip of the movable body 21 in the longitudinal direction of the movable body 21 via the support head 31, and are moved in the same manner as described above.

第6図は、移動体21の先端に、支持ヘツド3
1を介して移動体21の長手方向に多数のローラ
33を回転自在に取付けた例である。
FIG. 6 shows a support head 3 at the tip of the moving body 21.
This is an example in which a large number of rollers 33 are rotatably attached in the longitudinal direction of the moving body 21 via 1.

さらに、第7図は、移動体21の先端に固定し
たアーム34に設けた軸に、回転自在に珠35を
取付けた移動体の例である。
Furthermore, FIG. 7 shows an example of a movable body in which a bead 35 is rotatably attached to a shaft provided on an arm 34 fixed to the tip of the movable body 21.

最後に、第8図aは、移動体21の先端に固定
したリンク38に車輪39を回転自在に取付けた
例、第8図bは、同様にリンク38にクローラ4
0を回転自在に取付けた移動体21の例である。
Finally, FIG. 8a shows an example in which a wheel 39 is rotatably attached to a link 38 fixed to the tip of the moving body 21, and FIG.
This is an example of a movable body 21 in which a robot 0 is rotatably attached.

以上、種々移動体21の例を説明したが、この
ような移動体21を用いることにより、以下に示
す種々の効果が得られる。
Examples of various moving bodies 21 have been described above, and by using such moving bodies 21, various effects shown below can be obtained.

(1) 移動体21は配管30内を移動する際に、配
管30内表面との摩擦を大幅に低減できる。
(1) When the movable body 21 moves within the pipe 30, the friction with the inner surface of the pipe 30 can be significantly reduced.

(2) 配管30の内壁面の段差、起伏、曲がり等の
移動体21が引つかかり、摩擦抵抗が集中する
可能性のある所でもスムーズに通過できる。
(2) The movable body 21 can pass smoothly even in places where the inner wall surface of the pipe 30 is likely to get caught, such as steps, undulations, bends, etc., and where frictional resistance is concentrated.

(3) 移動体21に点検・作業機器等を搭載したり
して、重量が増加する場合であつても摩擦抵抗
が軽減できる。
(3) Frictional resistance can be reduced even when the weight increases due to mounting inspection/work equipment, etc. on the movable body 21.

(4) 移動体21先端部の摩擦を防止することがで
きる。
(4) Friction at the tip of the moving body 21 can be prevented.

(5) 第8図bのクローラ40を用いる方式は、特
に配管30内表面の起伏、段差等の乗りこえが
容易となる。
(5) In the method using the crawler 40 shown in FIG. 8b, it is particularly easy to climb over undulations, steps, etc. on the inner surface of the pipe 30.

次に、第9図aに示す実施例は、移動体21の
表面全部に、第9図b,cは移動体21の表面の
一部にテフロン等の被覆体41を被覆したもの
で、特に第9図cはらせん状に被覆体41を被覆
し、移動体21自体が直接配管30内の壁面と接
触することを防止したものである。このような移
動体21によれば、以下に示すような種々の効果
が得られる。
Next, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 9a, the entire surface of the moving body 21 is coated with a coating material 41 such as Teflon, and in FIGS. In FIG. 9c, the covering body 41 is spirally coated to prevent the movable body 21 itself from coming into direct contact with the wall surface inside the pipe 30. According to such a moving body 21, various effects as shown below can be obtained.

(1) 被覆体41にテフロン等摩擦抵抗の発生しに
くい材料を用いているので、移動体21の配管
30内における移動抵抗を低減することができ
る。
(1) Since the covering body 41 is made of a material such as Teflon that does not easily generate frictional resistance, the movement resistance of the movable body 21 within the piping 30 can be reduced.

(2) 移動体21と配管30内壁面との直線の接触
を防止することにより、移動体21の摩擦、損
傷等を防止でいる。
(2) By preventing linear contact between the movable body 21 and the inner wall surface of the pipe 30, friction and damage to the movable body 21 can be prevented.

(3) 第9図a,b,cに示すように、必要に応じ
て被覆体41の被覆法を工夫することにより、
配管の種類、長さ等の用途に応じた被覆手法を
とることができる。
(3) As shown in Figures 9a, b, and c, by devising the covering method of the covering body 41 as necessary,
Covering methods can be used depending on the type of piping, length, etc.

更に被覆体41に潤滑剤を含浸させることによ
り、 (1) 潤滑剤を含浸させた被覆体41が配管30内
の壁面と接触しつつ移動する際に、含浸させた
前記潤滑剤を流出しつつ移動することが可能と
なり、移動体21の移動抵抗を減少させること
ができる。
Furthermore, by impregnating the coating 41 with a lubricant, (1) When the coating 41 impregnated with the lubricant moves while contacting the wall surface inside the pipe 30, the impregnated lubricant flows out while It becomes possible to move, and the movement resistance of the moving body 21 can be reduced.

(2) 配管30内表面の段差、起伏、曲がり部等、
特に外力を受け易い所を被覆体41が通過する
際には、含浸させた潤滑剤をより多量に放出す
ることにより、一層の潤滑効果を得ることがで
きる。
(2) Steps, undulations, bends, etc. on the inner surface of the pipe 30,
In particular, when the covering 41 passes through a location that is susceptible to external forces, a larger amount of the impregnated lubricant can be released to obtain a further lubrication effect.

(3) 前記(1)、(2)と同様な現象において、被覆体4
1自体の摩耗を防止することができる。
(3) In the same phenomenon as (1) and (2) above, the covering 4
1 itself can be prevented from being worn out.

第10図は、移動体21の一部にボール等の複
数の回転支持体44を備えた移動体21の例を示
す。
FIG. 10 shows an example of a moving body 21 that includes a plurality of rotating supports 44 such as balls as part of the moving body 21.

この移動体21を用いることにより、 (1) 移動体21が配管30内を移動する際に配管
30内の表面との摩擦を大幅に低減できる。
By using this movable body 21, (1) when the movable body 21 moves within the pipe 30, friction with the surface inside the pipe 30 can be significantly reduced;

(2) 配管30内表面の段差、起伏、曲がり等の移
動体21が引つかかり、摩擦抵抗が集中する可
能性のある所でもスムーズに通過できる。
(2) The moving body 21 can pass smoothly even in places where the inner surface of the pipe 30 is likely to get caught, such as steps, undulations, bends, etc., and where frictional resistance is concentrated.

(3) 移動体21の重量が増大しても、摩擦抵抗を
軽減できる。
(3) Even if the weight of the moving body 21 increases, frictional resistance can be reduced.

(4) 移動体21自体の壁面との摩擦による摩耗を
防止できる。
(4) Wear caused by friction with the wall surface of the moving body 21 itself can be prevented.

等の種々の効果が得られる。Various effects such as

次に、第11図、及び第12図を用いて、上記
した配管内移動装置を用いて行う配管内への配線
作業、及び保守点検作業について説明する。
Next, with reference to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, a description will be given of the wiring work into the pipe and the maintenance inspection work performed using the above-described pipe moving device.

まず、第11図は配管内への各種点検・作業機
器挿入用の被線材である作業用ワイヤー、あるい
は、電線等ケーブルの通線に関する配線作業方法
の例である。
First, FIG. 11 shows an example of a wiring work method for passing a working wire or a cable such as an electric wire, which is a wire material for inserting various inspection and working equipment into piping.

第2図に示した移動体21、または、第3図〜
第10図に示した移動体21、ホルダー25、ホ
ルダー原動機26、制御装置27、検出器28、
移動体送給ユニツト24を用い、これに被線材で
ある作業用ワイヤー、又はケーブル58、及びそ
の巻取供給ドラム56、更に移動体21の速度、
位置等の指令、監視を行うための監視装置50を
加えた構成により、移動体21の先端に直接作業
用ワイヤー、又はケーブル58を取付けるか、あ
るいは一旦移動体21を配管に通した後、その出
口で作業用ワイヤー、又はケーブル58を取付け
て移動体21を移動させることにより、配管内に
通信線を配線する。
The moving body 21 shown in FIG. 2 or FIGS.
The moving body 21, holder 25, holder prime mover 26, control device 27, detector 28, shown in FIG.
Using the moving body feeding unit 24, the working wire or cable 58 as a wire material, the winding supply drum 56 thereof, and the speed of the moving body 21,
With the configuration including a monitoring device 50 for commanding and monitoring the position, a working wire or cable 58 can be attached directly to the tip of the moving body 21, or after the moving body 21 has passed through the piping, A communication line is wired inside the piping by attaching a working wire or cable 58 at the outlet and moving the moving body 21.

これにより、段差51、ベンド52、エルボ5
3、異径管54、支管55等を有する複雑な配管
であつても、自動、かつ、連続的にワイヤー等の
位置、移動速度を検出制御すながら通線作業を行
うことができる。
As a result, the step 51, the bend 52, the elbow 5
3. Even in the case of complicated piping having pipes of different diameters 54, branch pipes 55, etc., wiring work can be performed while automatically and continuously detecting and controlling the position and moving speed of the wires, etc.

このような本実式例の作業方法によれば、次の
ような種々の効果が得られる。即ち、 (1) 移動体21の先端に直接ケーブル58を取付
けて配管内に挿入することにより、腰が弱く、
重量物で曲がりやすくて長距離を直接入口から
押し込めないケーブル等を、移動体21の挿入
力によつて確実に挿入することができる。
According to the working method of this practical example, the following various effects can be obtained. That is, (1) By attaching the cable 58 directly to the tip of the movable body 21 and inserting it into the piping, the movable body 21 is not stiff;
Cables and the like that are heavy and easily bent and cannot be pushed directly through the entrance over long distances can be reliably inserted by the insertion force of the movable body 21.

(2) 監視装置32で移動体21の速度、位置を確
認しつつ行うため、必要ケーブル長さを刻々監
視でき、ケーブル58の不足等で配管途中での
検知が容易となり、また、速度を監視すること
でケーブル布設作業時間の管理等作業効率の向
上が図れる。
(2) Since the monitoring device 32 is used to check the speed and position of the moving object 21, the required cable length can be monitored from time to time, and it is easy to detect when there is a shortage of cables 58 in the middle of piping, and the speed can also be monitored. By doing so, work efficiency such as management of cable installation work time can be improved.

(3) 移動体21を一旦、ワイヤーと共に挿入し、
出口からワイヤーを巻戻しつつケーブルを引き
込むことができるため、ケーブルが重量物であ
つても、ワイヤーの強大な巻取り力で引き込む
ことができる。
(3) Once the movable body 21 is inserted together with the wire,
Since the cable can be pulled in while unwinding the wire from the outlet, even if the cable is heavy, it can be pulled in with the strong winding force of the wire.

以上により、従来の装置では不可能であつた各
種実用配管内への通線作業が可能となつた。更
に、速度、高能率なシステムが得られるため、作
業能率が大幅に向上すると共に、可燃性ガス、水
中等であつても、これを停止することなく作業が
できる。
As a result of the above, it has become possible to run wires into various practical pipes, which was impossible with conventional equipment. Furthermore, since a system with high speed and efficiency is obtained, work efficiency is greatly improved and work can be performed without stopping even when working with flammable gas, water, etc.

次に、第12図は、第2図に示した移動体2
1、又は第3図〜第10図に示した移動体21、
ホルダー25、ホルダー原動機26、制御装置2
7、検出器28、移動体送給ユニツト24を用
い、この移動体21の先端に各種カメラ等センサ
類、又は溶接、加工機等の補修機器等作業機器6
0を設け、これに管内を安定して通過できるため
のそり等の補助機器62を設置し、作業機器60
の操作制御機能を制御装置27に付加し、更に作
業の開始データの確認、収集等を可能にした監視
装置50から構成されるシステムを示すものであ
り、これによつて、配管内の目的の位置へ作業機
器60を移動させ、配管内の検査、補修等を行う
ことができる。
Next, FIG. 12 shows the moving body 2 shown in FIG.
1, or the moving body 21 shown in FIGS. 3 to 10,
Holder 25, holder prime mover 26, control device 2
7. Using the detector 28 and the moving body feeding unit 24, various sensors such as cameras or work equipment 6 such as repair equipment such as welding and processing machines are attached to the tip of the moving body 21.
0 is provided, and auxiliary equipment 62 such as a sled is installed on this to allow stable passage through the pipe, and work equipment 60 is installed.
This shows a system consisting of a monitoring device 50 that adds an operation control function to the control device 27 and also makes it possible to confirm and collect work start data. The working equipment 60 can be moved to a certain position to inspect, repair, etc. inside the piping.

本実施例によれば、次のような効果が期待でき
る。
According to this embodiment, the following effects can be expected.

(1) 従来の装置では不可能であつた各種実用配管
の点検、補修が可能となる。
(1) It becomes possible to inspect and repair various practical piping, which was impossible with conventional equipment.

(2) 高速、高能率のシステムが得られるため、作
業能率が大幅に向上する。
(2) Since a high-speed, highly efficient system is obtained, work efficiency is greatly improved.

(3) 作業コストが大幅に低減できる。(3) Work costs can be significantly reduced.

次に、第13図には、配管30の内面にシール
材69をシールする工法において、配管30の内
面にシール材69を施した後、分岐部55のシー
ル材69を除去する必要があるが、この分岐部5
5のシール材69の除去作業を示す。
Next, in the method of sealing the inner surface of the pipe 30 with the sealant 69, FIG. 13 shows that after applying the sealant 69 to the inner surface of the pipe 30, it is necessary to remove the sealant 69 from the branch part 55. , this branch 5
5 shows the removal work of the sealing material 69 in No. 5.

まず、配管30の内面へのシール作業の前に、
上述した移動体21、送給ユニツト24、制御装
置27、検出器28、監視装置50、ホルダー2
5から成る装置を用い、移動体21の先端にテレ
ビカメラ等のセンサ63を搭載し、一旦移動体2
1を配管30の一方側の端部から内部に通し所定
長移動させて分岐部55の位置を検出し、しかる
後、この移動体21を配管30の他方側の端部外
方まで移動させ、この後に配管30の内面へのシ
ール作業を行う。次に、この配管30の他方側の
端部外方で移動体21の先端部にあるセンサ63
に代えて、シール材69の上から分岐部55を検
出可能なセンサ67を搭載したセンサ用ピグ6
5、これと連結器66で連結された加工機68を
搭載した加工機用ピグ64を前記移動体21に取
付け、この移動体21を送給ユニツト24を逆転
させることで配管30内を移動させてセンサ67
で分岐部55の分岐部55の位置を正確にスキヤ
ンしながら検出し、この後、ピグを配管内部に動
かないようにセツトし、加工機68を駆動し分岐
部55のシール材69を加工機68で除去して孔
あけを行うような作業方法である。
First, before sealing the inner surface of the pipe 30,
The above-mentioned moving body 21, feeding unit 24, control device 27, detector 28, monitoring device 50, holder 2
5, a sensor 63 such as a television camera is mounted on the tip of the moving body 21, and the moving body 2
1 is passed from one end of the pipe 30 into the interior and moved for a predetermined distance to detect the position of the branching part 55, and then the moving body 21 is moved to the outside of the other end of the pipe 30, After this, the inner surface of the pipe 30 is sealed. Next, a sensor 63 located at the tip of the movable body 21 outside the other end of the pipe 30
Instead, a sensor pig 6 equipped with a sensor 67 capable of detecting the branch portion 55 from above the sealing material 69 is used.
5. A processing machine pig 64 equipped with a processing machine 68 connected to this by a coupler 66 is attached to the movable body 21, and the movable body 21 is moved within the pipe 30 by reversing the feeding unit 24. sensor 67
The position of the branch part 55 is accurately scanned and detected by the machine.Then, the pig is set so as not to move inside the pipe, and the processing machine 68 is driven to cut the sealing material 69 of the branch part 55 into the machine. This is a work method in which the material is removed at step 68 and then a hole is made.

本実施例によれば、次に示す種々の効果が得ら
れる。
According to this embodiment, the following various effects can be obtained.

(1) 孔の位置を事前に検知しておくことにより、
加工前の孔の検出が容易に行えうる。
(1) By detecting the hole position in advance,
Holes can be easily detected before processing.

(2) 孔の検出作業と加工が一連に可能である。(2) Hole detection and processing can be performed in series.

(3) センサの機能は、従来のもので十分対応で
き、シール後にいきなりセンシングするより大
きな効果が得ることができる。
(3) Conventional sensor functions are sufficient, and a greater effect can be obtained than sensing immediately after sealing.

〔発明の効果〕〔Effect of the invention〕

以上説明した本発明の配管内移動装置、及びこ
の配管内移動装置を用いた配管内作業によれば、
弾性を有し、かつ、適度な柔軟性を備えた材料か
らなると共に先端部に摩擦を小さくするための手
段を有する長尺の移動体と、該移動体を連続的に
巻取る巻取り装置と、該巻取り装置から送出され
る移動体の一部を保持し、該移動体を連続的に送
給することが可能な送給ユニツトと、該送給ユニ
ツトを制御する送給ユニツト制御装置とを備え、
配管の入口近傍に前記送給ユニツトを配置し、該
送給ユニツトを駆動して前記移動体が連続的に配
管内に送給されて移動する配管内移動装置とした
ものであるから、小径管、エルボ、ベンド管、異
径管、段差、分岐管、あるいはこれが組合された
複雑な配管であつても、弾性と柔軟性を備え、か
つ、先端部に摩擦を小さくするための手段を有す
る移動体を、配管の端部から、送給ユニツトによ
つて、連続的に押し込むだけで、簡単で自由に配
管内を移動できる。
According to the in-pipe moving device of the present invention and the in-pipe work using this in-pipe moving device described above,
A long movable body made of an elastic and moderately flexible material and having means for reducing friction at its tip; and a winding device for continuously winding the movable body. , a feeding unit capable of holding a part of the moving body sent out from the winding device and continuously feeding the moving body, and a feeding unit control device controlling the feeding unit. Equipped with
The feeding unit is arranged near the inlet of the pipe, and the moving body is continuously fed into the pipe and moved by driving the feeding unit. , elbows, bend pipes, pipes with different diameters, steps, branch pipes, or complex pipes that combine these, have elasticity and flexibility, and have a means to reduce friction at the tip. The body can be easily and freely moved through the pipe by simply pushing the body continuously from the end of the pipe using the feeding unit.

又、弾性を有し、かつ、適度な柔軟性を備えた
材料からなる長尺の移動体を、該移動体を保持
し、連続的に自動供給・回収可能な送給ユニツト
により、配管内に連続的に送給しつつ配管内を前
記移動体が移動し、この移動体移動時に配管内に
布設されるワイヤー・ケーブル等の被線材を移動
体と一緒に移動させて配線する配管内移動装置を
用いた配管内作業方法、及び弾性を有し、かつ、
適度な柔軟性を備えた材料から成る長尺の移動体
を、該移動体を保持し連続的に自動送給・回収可
能な送給ユニツトにより、配管内に連続的に送給
しつつ配管内を移動体が移動し、この移動体を一
旦配管出口まで移動させ、配管出口に出た移動体
にワイヤー、ケーブル等の被線材を保持し、しか
る後、前記移動体を配管内を元に戻すことにより
被線材を配管内に配線する配管内移動装置を用い
た配管内作業方法としたものであるから、弾性と
柔軟性を備えた移動体が、送給ユニツトによつて
連続的に配管内に押し込まれるのと一緒に、配管
内に布設される被線材を該移動体と移動させて配
線したり、あるいは上記移動体を一旦配管出口ま
で移動させ、この配管出口に出て移動体に被線材
を接続し、しかる後前記移動体を配管内に戻すこ
とにより配管内に配線することができるので、上
記複雑な配管であつてもワイヤー、ケーブル等を
簡単に配線できる。
In addition, a long moving body made of a material with elasticity and appropriate flexibility is held in the pipe by a feeding unit that can continuously and automatically supply and collect the moving body. An in-pipe movement device that moves the movable body within the pipe while continuously feeding, and moves wired materials such as wires and cables installed in the pipe when the movable body moves together with the movable body for wiring. A method for working inside a pipe using a pipe having elasticity, and
A long moving body made of a material with appropriate flexibility is continuously fed into the pipe by a feeding unit that can hold the moving body and continuously feed and recover it automatically. A moving body moves, this moving body is moved once to the piping outlet, the wired material such as a wire or cable is held on the moving body that has come out to the piping outlet, and then the moving body is returned to the inside of the piping. This method uses an in-pipe moving device to wire the wired material inside the pipe, so a moving body with elasticity and flexibility is continuously moved inside the pipe by the feeding unit. At the same time, the wire material installed in the pipe is moved to the movable body for wiring, or the movable body is moved to the pipe outlet, and the wire material is passed through the pipe outlet and covered with the movable body. Wiring can be done within the piping by connecting the wire rods and then returning the movable body to the piping, so that wires, cables, etc. can be easily routed even in the complicated piping described above.

更に、弾性を有し、かつ、適度な柔軟性を備え
た材料から成る長尺の移動体を、該移動体を保持
し連続的に自動送給、回収可能な送給ユニツトに
より、配管内に連続的に送給回収しつつ配管内を
移動体が移動すると共に、前記移動体の先端に作
業機器を設け、該作業機器で前記移動体の移動に
よつて配管内の任意の位置で点検・補修作業を行
う配管内移動装置を用いた配管内作業方法とした
ものであるから、弾性と柔軟性を備えた移動体の
先端に設けられた作業機器で、前記移動体が送給
ユニツトによつて連続的に配管内に押し込まれて
移動するに伴い配管内は任意の位置で点検、補修
することができるので、上記複雑な配管であつて
もその内面の点検、補修が簡単にできる。
Furthermore, a long moving body made of an elastic and moderately flexible material is inserted into the piping by a feeding unit that can hold the moving body and continuously feed and recover it automatically. A movable body moves inside the piping while continuously supplying and recovering, and a working device is provided at the tip of the movable body, and the working device inspects and inspects any position in the piping by moving the movable body. Since this is a method of working inside pipes using a pipe moving device that performs repair work, the work equipment is installed at the tip of a movable body with elasticity and flexibility, and the movable body is moved by the feeding unit. As the pipe is continuously pushed into the pipe and moved, the inside of the pipe can be inspected and repaired at any position, so even if the pipe is complex, the inner surface can be easily inspected and repaired.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of drawings]

第1図は従来の移動装置を示す平面図、第2図
は本発明の配管内移動装置の一実施例を示す概略
図、第3図〜第8図は本発明の配管内移動装置に
用いられる移動体の先端に構成される機構の各実
施例を示すもので、第3図は円周上に複数のボー
ルを設けた図、第4図はローラを設けた図、第5
図は移動体の長手方向に複数のボールを設けた
図、第6図は移動体の長手方向に複数のローラを
設けた図、第7図は球を回転自在に設けた斜視
図、第8図aは車輪を回転自在に設けた斜視図、
第8図bはクローラを回転自在に設けた斜視図、
第9図は移動体に被覆体を付加した移動体を示す
もので、第9図aは移動体表面全体に被覆体を構
成した例を示す断面図、第9図bは部分的に設け
た断面図、第9図cはらせん状に設けた断面図、
第10図は移動体の一部に回転支持体を設けた移
動体の図、第11図は本発明の配管内移動装置を
用いて地下埋設管にワイヤーを通線する通線作業
を説明するための断面図、第12図は配管内の点
検を行う点検作業を説明するための断面図、第1
3図は本発明の配管内移動装置を用いた配管内の
分岐部の検出、孔あけ作業を説明するための断面
図である。 21……移動体、22……送りローラ、23…
…ローラ原動機、24……移動体送給ユニツト、
25……ホルダー、26……ホルダー原動機、2
7……制御装置、28……検出器、30……配
管、31……支持ヘツド、32……ボール、33
……ローラ、34……アーム、35……球、38
……リンク、39……車輪、40……クローラ、
41……被覆体、44……回転支持体、63,6
7……センサ、50……監視装置、51……段
差、52……ベンド、53……エルボ、54……
異径管、55……分岐部、56……巻取供給ドラ
ム、57……架台、58……作業用ワイヤー又は
ケーブル、60……作業機器、62……補助機
器、64……加工機用ピグ、65……センサ用ピ
グ、68……加工機、69……シール材。
Fig. 1 is a plan view showing a conventional moving device, Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment of the in-pipe moving device of the present invention, and Figs. 3 to 8 are used in the in-pipe moving device of the present invention. Fig. 3 shows a diagram in which a plurality of balls are provided on the circumference, Fig. 4 shows a diagram in which rollers are provided, and Fig. 5 shows examples of mechanisms constructed at the tip of a moving body that is
The figures show a plurality of balls provided in the longitudinal direction of a moving body, FIG. 6 shows a plurality of rollers provided in the longitudinal direction of a moving body, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of balls provided rotatably, and FIG. Figure a is a perspective view with wheels rotatably provided;
FIG. 8b is a perspective view of the crawler rotatably provided;
Figure 9 shows a moving body with a covering added to it; Figure 9a is a cross-sectional view showing an example in which the covering is provided on the entire surface of the moving body, and Figure 9b is a partially provided covering. A sectional view, FIG. 9c is a sectional view provided in a spiral shape,
Fig. 10 is a diagram of a movable body in which a rotating support is provided as a part of the movable body, and Fig. 11 explains the wiring work of passing a wire through an underground pipe using the in-pipe movement device of the present invention. Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the inspection work to inspect the inside of the piping.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view for explaining the detection of a branch part in a pipe and the drilling operation using the pipe moving device of the present invention. 21... Moving body, 22... Feed roller, 23...
...roller prime mover, 24...mobile feeding unit,
25...Holder, 26...Holder prime mover, 2
7...Control device, 28...Detector, 30...Piping, 31...Support head, 32...Ball, 33
...Roller, 34...Arm, 35...Ball, 38
...Link, 39...Wheel, 40...Crawler,
41... Covering body, 44... Rotating support body, 63, 6
7...Sensor, 50...Monitoring device, 51...Step, 52...Bend, 53...Elbow, 54...
Different diameter pipe, 55... Branch, 56... Winding supply drum, 57... Frame, 58... Working wire or cable, 60... Working equipment, 62... Auxiliary equipment, 64... For processing machine Pig, 65...Pig for sensor, 68...Processing machine, 69...Sealing material.

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】 1 弾性を有し、かつ、適度な柔軟性を備えた材
料からなると共に、先端部に摩擦を小さくするた
めの手段を有する長尺の移動体と、該移動体を連
続的に巻取る巻取り装置と、該巻取り装置から送
出される移動体の一部を保持し、該移動体を連続
的に供給することが可能な供給ユニツトと、該送
給ユニツトを制御する送給ユニツト制御装置とを
備え、配管の入口近傍に前記送給ユニツトを設置
し、該送給ユニツトを駆動して前記移動体が連続
的に配管内に送給されて移動することを特徴とす
る配管内移動装置。 2 前記送給ユニツトは、前記移動体の一部をは
さみ、かつ、滑らない程度に押しつける送りロー
ラと、該送りローラを駆動するためのローラ原動
機とからなることを特徴とする特許請求の範囲第
1項記載の配管内移動装置。 3 前記巻取り装置は、前記送給ユニツトの近傍
で回転しながら前記移動体を巻取るホルダーと、
該ホルダーを回転駆動させるホルダー原動機とを
備え、前記移動体の一端を前記ホルダーに固定し
た後、前記送給ユニツトを駆動することにより自
動的に移動体を前記ホルダーに回収し、次に、前
記配管入口近傍に前記送給ユニツトを設置して、
前記移動体を配管内へ連続的に供給しつつ該配管
内を移動させることを特徴とする特許請求の範囲
第1項記載の配管内移動装置。 4 前記移動体を巻取るホルダーを回転駆動する
ホルダー原動機は制御装置を備え、前記移動体の
送給、回収時に該ホルダー原動機を前記送給ユニ
ツトと同調させて制御しつつ前記移動体を配管内
に送給、回収することを特徴とする特許請求の範
囲第3項記載の配管内移動装置。 5 前記移動体の先端部に有る摩擦を小さくする
ための手段は、少なくとも1個の回転体を保持し
たヘツドから成り、前記移動体が配管内を移動す
る際に該移動体先端の回転体が管内壁面ところが
り接触をしつつ移動することを特徴とする特許請
求の範囲第1項記載の配管内移動装置。 6 前記移動体の表面の少なくとも一部を被覆体
で被覆し、前記移動体が配管内を移動する際に、
前記被覆体の部分が管内壁と接触しつつ移動する
ことを特徴とする特許請求の範囲第5項記載の配
管内移動装置。 7 前記被覆体に潤滑剤を含浸させ、配管内を移
動体が移動する際に、適時配管内壁面と移動体の
間に潤滑を生じつつ移動することを特徴とする特
許請求の範囲第6項記載の配管内移動装置。 8 前記移動体の一部に複数の回転支持体を備
え、前記移動体が配管内を移動する際に、該回転
支持体がガイドとなり前記移動体の本体と配管内
の壁面との直接の接触を防止することを特徴とす
る特許請求の範囲第5項記載の配管内移動装置。 9 弾性を有し、かつ、適度な柔軟性を備えた材
料からなる長尺の移動体を、該移動体を保持し、
連続的に自動送給・回収可能な送給ユニツトによ
り、配管内に連続的に送給しつつ配管内を前記移
動体が移動し、この移動体移動時に配管内に布設
される被線材を移動体と一緒に移動させて配線す
ることを特徴とする配管内移動装置を用いた配管
内作業方法。 10 前記配管内の移動体の位置、速度等を監視
装置で確認しながら配線することを特徴とする特
許請求の範囲第9項記載の配管内移動装置を用い
た配管内作業方法。 11 弾性を有し、かつ、適度な柔軟性を備えた
材料からなる長尺の移動体を、該移動体を保持
し、連続的に自動送給・回収可能な送給ユニツト
により、配管内に連続的に送給しつつ配管内を前
記移動体が移動し、この移動体を一旦配管出口ま
で移動させ、配管出口に出た移動体に被線材を接
続し、しかる後、前記移動体を配管内を元に戻す
ことにより被線材を配管内に配線することを特徴
とする配管内移動装置を用いた配管内作業方法。 12 前記配管内の移動体の位置、速度等を監視
装置で確認しながら、配線することを特徴とする
特許請求の範囲第11項記載の配管内移動装置を
用いた配管内作業方法。 13 弾性を有し、かつ、適度な柔軟性を備えた
材料からなる長尺の移動体を、該移動体を保持
し、連続的に自動送給・回収可能な送給ユニツト
により、配管内に連続的に送給しつつ配管内を前
記移動体が移動すると共に、前記移動体の先端に
作業機器を設け、該作業機器で前記移動体の移動
によつて配管内の任意の位置で点検・補修作業を
行うことを特徴とする配管内移動装置を用いた配
管内作業方法。 14 前記作業機器の操作制御を制御装置で行う
と共に、作業機器の作の業開始、データの確認、
収集等を監視装置により行うことを特徴とする特
許請求の範囲第13項記載の配管内移動装置を用
いた配管内作業方法。 15 前記移動体の先端にセンサを設け、該セン
サによつて配管内の分岐部の位置を確認測定し、
その後、前記配管内面にシール材をシーリング
し、次にそのシール材の上から分岐部をセンシン
グ可能なセンサを搭載したピグと孔あけ用加工機
とから成る作業機器を配管内に送り、前記ピグに
搭載されているセンサで分岐部のセンシングを正
確に行つた後、前記孔あけ用加工機で分岐部の前
記シール材に孔あけを行うことを特徴とする特許
請求の範囲第13項記載の配管内移動装置を用い
た配管内作業方法。
[Scope of Claims] 1. A long movable body made of an elastic and moderately flexible material and having a means for reducing friction at its tip, and a continuous movable body. a winding device that winds up the winding device; a supply unit that holds a part of the moving body sent out from the winding device and can continuously supply the moving body; and a supply unit that controls the feeding unit. and a feeding unit control device, the feeding unit is installed near the entrance of the piping, and the moving body is continuously fed into the piping and moved by driving the feeding unit. A device for moving inside the piping. 2. The feeding unit comprises a feeding roller that pinches a part of the moving body and presses it to an extent that it does not slip, and a roller motor for driving the feeding roller. The pipe moving device according to item 1. 3. The winding device includes a holder that winds up the movable body while rotating near the feeding unit;
a holder motor for rotationally driving the holder, and after fixing one end of the movable body to the holder, the movable body is automatically retrieved to the holder by driving the feeding unit; The feeding unit is installed near the pipe inlet,
2. The moving device within a pipe according to claim 1, wherein the movable body is moved within the pipe while being continuously supplied into the pipe. 4. A holder prime mover that rotationally drives a holder that winds up the movable body is equipped with a control device, and controls the holder prime mover in synchronization with the feeding unit when feeding and collecting the movable body while moving the movable body inside the piping. 4. The in-pipe movement device according to claim 3, which is configured to feed and recover the inside of the pipe. 5. The means for reducing friction at the tip of the moving body comprises a head holding at least one rotating body, and when the moving body moves within the pipe, the rotating body at the tip of the moving body 2. The intra-pipe moving device according to claim 1, wherein the device moves while making rolling contact with the inner wall surface of the pipe. 6 Covering at least a part of the surface of the movable body with a covering body, and when the movable body moves within the piping,
6. The intra-pipe moving device according to claim 5, wherein the covering portion moves while being in contact with the inner wall of the pipe. 7. The covering body is impregnated with a lubricant, and when the movable body moves within the pipe, lubrication is generated between the inner wall surface of the pipe and the movable body as appropriate. The described pipe moving device. 8 A part of the movable body is provided with a plurality of rotating supports, and when the movable body moves within the pipe, the rotary supports serve as a guide and direct contact between the main body of the movable body and the wall surface within the pipe. The in-pipe movement device according to claim 5, characterized in that it prevents. 9 Holding a long moving body made of a material with elasticity and appropriate flexibility;
The moving body moves within the pipe while continuously feeding into the pipe using a feeding unit that can automatically feed and collect the wire continuously, and when this moving body moves, the wire material installed in the pipe is moved. A method for working inside a pipe using a moving device inside the pipe, which is characterized by moving the wire together with the body. 10. A method for working inside a pipe using the pipe moving device according to claim 9, characterized in that wiring is performed while checking the position, speed, etc. of the movable body within the pipe using a monitoring device. 11 A long moving body made of a material with elasticity and appropriate flexibility is held in the pipe by a feeding unit that can continuously and automatically feed and recover the moving body. The movable body moves inside the pipe while continuously feeding, the movable body is once moved to the pipe outlet, the wire material is connected to the movable body that has come out of the pipe outlet, and then the movable body is moved into the pipe. A method for working inside a pipe using a moving device within a pipe, characterized in that a wired material is wired inside the pipe by returning the inside to its original position. 12. A method for working inside a pipe using the pipe moving device according to claim 11, characterized in that wiring is performed while checking the position, speed, etc. of the movable body within the pipe using a monitoring device. 13 A long moving body made of an elastic and moderately flexible material is held in a pipe by a feeding unit that can continuously and automatically feed and recover the moving body. The movable body moves inside the piping while continuously feeding, and a working device is provided at the tip of the movable body, and the working device inspects and inspects any position in the piping by moving the movable body. A method for working inside a pipe using an inside moving device for performing repair work. 14 The operation of the work equipment is controlled by the control device, and the work of the work equipment is started, data is confirmed,
14. A method for working inside a pipe using the pipe moving device according to claim 13, wherein the collection and the like are performed by a monitoring device. 15 A sensor is provided at the tip of the moving body, and the position of the branch in the pipe is confirmed and measured by the sensor,
After that, a sealing material is applied to the inner surface of the pipe, and then a working device consisting of a pig equipped with a sensor capable of sensing the branch portion and a drilling machine is sent into the pipe from above the sealing material, and the pig is removed from the pipe. Claim 13, wherein after accurately sensing the branch part with a sensor mounted on the machine, the hole-drilling machine drills a hole in the sealing material of the branch part. A method for working inside a pipe using a moving device inside the pipe.
JP58175854A 1983-09-22 1983-09-22 Piping inside shifter and piping inside working method using piping inside shifter Granted JPS6069393A (en)

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