Mechatronic Vehicle Design for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Support in Mexico City
摘要
This work presents the conceptual design of a mechatronic vehicle. It was designed for inspecting and unclogging drain pipes. The vehicle's purpose is to support the existing unclogging systems, which utilize pressurized water jets to clear obstacles from the pipe. Current maintenance strategies primarily rely on Vactor trucks, which are effective; however, the hose is still manually operated, resulting in reduced efficiency and precision, especially when extending their reach to more complex or inaccessible areas. The proposed robot addresses these challenges by integrating a compact electric drivetrain with bevel gears, a water-jet cleaning system, and a teleoperated control. The design process involved identifying technical contradictions through the TRIZ method, defining requirements based on SACMEX data and safety standards, and creating a final CAD prototype. A Simscape model was developed to analyze drivetrain dynamics and validate that the selected configuration ensures adequate torque, stability, and operating speed for the intended tasks. These findings highlight the feasibility of the proposed solution as a complementary tool for urban sewer system maintenance and provide a solid basis for future prototype developments and control optimization.